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Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03
Legal Notices.

A T Court of Probate, holden at North Can. 1A aan in and for the district of Canaan, OF the 25th day of August, A. D. 1879. Present Jacob B. Harden nbergh Esq.,, Judge.
 Frank Cubley, of said North Canaan, in said district, having assigned his property to Ed. mund D. Lawrence of said North Canaan County of Litchfield, as trustee.
 This Court doth appoint the 9th day of Sep- tember, A. D. 1879, at 10 o'clock, 8. ni., at tie Probate Office in said North Canaan as the time and place for the hearing relative to the acceptance and approval of said Trustee; and it is ordered by this Court that public notice of such hearing be given by advertising this order in newspaper printed in said North Canaan previous to said day of hearing, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of North Canaan, five days before said time assigned, and return make to thls Court. Certified from Record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
 1W1O,
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03

The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Dwelling House, on Town Hill in said Salisbury, lately occupied by the said Frederick P. Cleayeland, deceased, on the 1st 1880, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, for the purpose of examining the claims presented.
 GHHE4hs GHhE5AM H: + BzS5EfG MAhH9N Commissioners All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 BEN. CLEAVELAND, AVID Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03

The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at Falls Village Savings Bank, in said Canaan, ou the 27th day of September, 1879 and the Beth day of Feb, 1880, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending on the business of said sp- pointment.
 JESSE F. MILLSPAUGH ] CHARLES B. MALTBIE. commissioners.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03

DISTRICT of Cornwall ss. Probate Court, N August IA, 1879.
 Estate Of Maria Bennett, late of Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to present their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be de, barred a recovery.
 All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 SlLAS c. BEERS, 5WS Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03

nISTRICT Of Salisbury ss. Probate Court, D September 1st, 1879.
 Estate of Frederick F. Cleaveland, late of Salisbury in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sal isbury hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the Creditors of said Estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims against said Estate and has appointed William H. Walton and Charles ii. Bissell. both of said Salisbury, Commission CTS to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by DONALD T. WARMER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1879-09-03

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All persons indebted to said Estate are re quested to make immediate payment to
 DANIEL BREWSTER. Administrator. Avg
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
SPECIAL N T1CES.

ScHENcK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SEA WEED Tonic
AND MANDRAKE PrLs.-These deservedly cele
brated and popular medicines have effected a revo-
luton in the healing art, and proved the fallacy
OF several maxims which have for many years OBJ
structed the progress of medical science The
false supposition that consumption is incurabe'
deferred physicians from attempting to find rene
dies for that disease, and patients afflicted with
reconciled themselves to death without making an
effort to escape from doom which they supposed
to be unavoidable. 1t is now proved, however
that Consumption can be cured, and that it has
been cured in very great number OF cases (some
of them apparently desperate ones) by Schenck's
Pulmonic Syrup alone; and in other cases by the
same medicine in connection with Schenck's Sea
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. one or both, ac-
cording to the requirements of the case.
DIR. SChenck himself who enjoyed uninterrupted
good health for more than forty years, sup.
posed at one time to be at the very gate OF death
his phi hyscians having pronounced his case hope
less, and abandoned him TO his fate He was cured
by the aforesaid medicines, snd since his recoverg
many thousands similarly affected have used DR.
Schenck's preparations with the same remarkable
success.
Full directions accompany each, making 1t moi
absolutely necessary to personally DR.. Schemes
unless patients wish their lungs examined, and fo
this purpose he is professionally at his principal
office, corner Sixth aid Arch Streets, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must bt
! addressed.
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. lS,-In the house
the Geneva award bill was taken up as the
regular order of business.
The secretary of the treasury calls to-
day for the redemption of $4,000. 900 of
500 bonds Of 1865. consos of 1867.
The subscriptions to the four per cent.
loan to day was $2,438, 200
The house committee Cd coinage author
lied Muldrow to prepare bill for the re-
demption Of the trade dollar t par, and t.
prohibit its further circulation in the
United States. The question as to whether
its coinage for export shall be permitted in
the future was not disposed of.
Mr.. Vance was authorized TO report a
bill introd duced by Cunningham to provide
for the redemption 10 legal tenders of ali
subsidiary silver coins, and for the reissue
thereof.
Alter some discussion the previous
question was seconded, and the main ques
ton ordered understanding Ben Butler
should be allowed fifteen minutes, anc
Knott as much as he desired before tht
vote was taken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
uASHTNGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan l7.-Standard silver
dollars will be furnished by the treasurer
Of the United States free of expense for
checks ou New York 10 bis favor, for Ger
t6cates of deposit issued by any United
States sub treasury or depository national
bank or for greenback3 or banknotes. The
above should be in sums Of 81 900 or its
multiples
Subscriptions to the iour per cent. loan
to-day, $2,l48,50O
The house judiciary committee to-day
granted hearing to Mrs. Emeiine Wells
and Mrs. Zina Y. Williams, of Salt Lake
City, Utah, upon various petitions now be
fore the committee relating to the laws al
fecting polygamy They argued IN fav u
Of Legislation which will protect the Nor.
mon women and children.
Lincoln Hall was crowded to night t
hear Chief Joseph, aud other lndians, ,speaE
for the rights and liberties of their race.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
Last, NIGHTS Dispatches.
XIV CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Allison, from the committee on
finance, reported adversely on the senate
bill to authorize the killing of fur seal and
other fur bearing animals within the limits
of Alaska territory, and it was indefinitely
postponed.
This bill was introduced by Mr.. Gamer
on, of Wisconsin, on the Gath of January
last, and authorizes the secretary of the
treasury to declare the territory of Alaska,
except the islands of St. George and st.
Paul, open to the killing of fur bearing an
imals, persons engaging in such killing to
pay the government ten per cent OF the
appraised value of the skins taken.
The pending question being on the
amendment of Mr.. Matthews to strike out
certain parts of the commit; ee's bill in re-
lation to damages for infringement. Mr..
Matthews said his amendment having re-
celVed but six votes yesterday he would
withdraw it.
AT the conclusion of the morning busi-
ness: the Oil to amend the patent laws was
considered
Mr.. Davis, of Illinois, submitted the
following:
Whenever an appeal is allowed from an
interlocutory decree establishing the valid
ity of the patent or its infringement, the
complainant shall be permitted to go on
and take his account, subject to payment
of cost and counsel fee if decree is reversed,
and on giving security therefor. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Hoar submitted the following amend.
ment:
And whenever pateUt has been issued
two or more persons jointly describing or
representing q matter which was the in
vention of only one of them, and for which
the inventor thereof might lawfully have
taken separate patent TO himself. said
invention may be secured to the first in
ventor thereof by reissue of the patent so
jointly issued, upon proceedings had as in
other cases of reissue and with the consent,
in writing, OF the sssignees, it any, of such
original patent, such reissue to inure to the
benefit of all persons claiming under the
original patent, as If their claims had arisen
under the patent So reissued, except as
provided in the sixth section"
This amendment led to a lengthy dis
cussion. and upon reaching the vote, it
was discovered that no quorum was pres
eUt.
MIR. Plumb, Of Kansas, offered a resolu-
zion providing for the payment of so per
centum Of the amount required by law to
be withheld from certain railway compa,
MES for transportation service rendered for
the government. Referred.
The secretary of war recommends the
bill.
Adjourned till Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
Adjourned till Monday.
ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. l7.-About sixty
bills on aoout as many subjects we're intro
duced in the two houses to-day, In the
senate, Dearborn introduced bill to carry
into effect the new drainage amendment
adopted at the last election. In the house
Ryan introduced bill to abolish the three
grand divisions of the supreme court, and
FosbeDder one to abolish the Office of rail
road commissioner. McKlolay introduced
bill TO provide that all executions by
hanging shall take place at the penitenti
airy at Joliet aud be conducted by the
sheriff Of the county in which the crime
| was committed.
The republican members of the legisla-
tHre held their senatorial caucus tonight
and nominated Gen. Logan on the first
ballot. The vote stood, Lagan 80, Oglesby
26 All republican members were pres
ent.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Jan. 1.-THE state
attorneys who have been here for the past
two days completed their labors to-day and
adjourned. The amendments recommended
to the criminal code were that recognize
ances be lien upon all property from date
of record; that grave robbing be made
a felony, instead Of misdemeanoy;
that all costs and fines Le marked
out if not paid; that obtaining
goods under false preteDses be made a
felony; that applications for contin-
uanco stand CT the same footing as civil
cases. The changes recommended iu the
revenue laws are, that the judgments OBJ
tanned ior taxes in the cuanty courts
should be taken as prima facla evidence
that ali subsequent proceedings wore reg
ular; that the judgment shall be frs
lien; that county collectors be permitted
2 to purchase at sheriff sale
D Tie s'ate board of health to day elected
j DR.. w II. Warden. president, aud DR.. 4
: l.. Clark, secretary DR.. Warden is su
/ perintendent of the Southern insane asy
D um and DR.. Clark resides at ElGiD.
9 CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE Reno court to
: day heard further evidence of Lieutenan
Wallace on cross examination but nothini
was developed. Lieut.. Lee next callet
the noted Indian scout and Interpreter
e L. T. GIrard, who was with Reno at tn
9 time of the massacre. He testified ths
!, on the evening of the oath of June, wit
e the two scouts Half Yellow Face an
q Blood Knife, he rode at the head of Ger
u Clusters column to the top of knoll an
t saw not less than $500 Indians; the orde
2 given Reno was: go forward, and whe
d you meet the Indians charge them and
= will support you" He Joined the Rem
d force; he described at some length th
is character of the ground and the direc
tions taken by the various columns.
Adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
Treshet.

PITTsBURG, Jan. Is, 10 A. M.-The
weather moderated last night. and at 9
P. NJ, steady drizzling rain commenced,
which continued all night The ice in the
river, though soft, kept in place until this
morning. when it broke and gorged In
Yougbiogheny, above West Vinton. AT
Brownsville, at A. NJ. the river was II
feet 2 inches and rising. The ice moved
about two feet and stopped. The Allie
cheney at head waters has not changed
since yesterday, although the weather is
moderating there also.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
A CURE FOB ALL (!
/ HOLLOWAYS OINTMENT |

Possessed of this REMEDY, Every Man N1S ~
his own Doctor. 1t may De ruooeu 1"1V
system, 30 to reach any ln'erhAl -
by these means 1t cures Sores OF ol0'-e ~ ~
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER SPIN VI D. T"],S
parts. 1t is an Infalllble Remedy lor DAp [nTrr
BAD BREASTS, Contracted or Stin 'o'hts' w
RHEUMATISM and all Skin Diseases
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine for TGa the
T..S s1stes surrounLs each box OF the fnie an
0intment' Boxes at % cents, 62 CENTS, ana eaSn
r5er-rhere is considerable saving by taxing W tne
- - .izes HOLLOWAY d Co., New 1ofA'
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MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, Jan. l8.-In the United
States circuit court to-day Wm. A. Fore
wood and Thos Cook, judges Of election in
this eity, were found guilty of refusing to
admit the deputy marshall in the room
where the polls were held. when he had
been called in by the United States super
visor to keep a tally Of the votes. and were
sentenced to LAY fine and costs. The
trial of a number of persons For violating
United States election laws will follow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
FEELS YOUNG AGAIN.

My mother was afflicted long time
with Neuralgia and dull, heavy, inactive
condition of the whole system; headache
nervous prostration, and was almost help
less No physicians or medicines did her
any good. Three months ago she began
to use Hop Bitters, with such good effect
that she seems and feels young again. al
though over 70 years old. We think
there is DO other medicine fit to use in the
family. "A lady, in Providence. R. l.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
THE FRIEND OF ALL!
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD and
act most Powerfully, yet soothingiy, on the
LIVER, STOMACH. KIDNEYS and BOWELS s.
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGoR 10 the
whole system. They are wonderfully eihca-
cious il. all ailments Incidental to FEMALES
Young or old, and as a general FAMILY MID
lCINE, for the cure OF most complaints they are
unequalled.
IVpoRrANT CAUTION None are genuine uhless @
the sipnatIlre of HAYDoCK, as agent ipi 1 .nS
limited States surrounds each oo1 VI isie - h
Cntnent. Boxes al - cents, W cente, ana d e"oh
r5z--rhare ia considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q w., - w" 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YORK
Loss Estimated at 100000.

New YORK, Jan. ia very destruct-
i've fire occurred this evening in the block
of buildings bounded by Worth, Thomas,
West Broadway and Church streets The
FIRE originated in the cloth house of Van
Valkenburg and Levett, spreading with
great rapidity to several of the adjoining
buildings. Three buildings were consumed
the loss falling very heavy on some of the
local insurance companies. The block is
occupied by several of the leading dry
goods house. very valuable stocks being
held in small compass The total loss is
estimated at from $2,500,000 to $4,000,
600,
New YORK, Jan. lS.-The fire last
night at Worth aud Church streets will,
it is said. cause the suspension of
six or eight insurance companies. The
block 10 which the fire occurred was re-
garded as valuable in goods stored there as
any block in the city.
New YORK, Jan. IS In the insurance
Offices every body is at work ascertainiDg to
what extent their company is interested IL
the fire. One Of the pr ,sidents remarked
IF we have few more fires like those OF
this week, you may expect panic among
the insurance companies; as 1t ls, hear a
couple of companies heavily interested are
10 very lame way"
NEW YORK, Jan. l8-Twelve engines
have been at work all the morning throw,
ing water on the ruins of the Worth street.
fire. The following is the insurance on the
buildings: $4,000 10 twelve companies
Schnabel Bros. $4,000 in % companies
Male & Co $l20,0O0 in 81 companies
Forstmau & Co $l75,000 in % compa
MES
Walkenshaw & Voight $443, 900, iusixty
companies; Thomson, Langdon & Co.
$55 ,OO0, in twelve companies; s. Van Val
kenburg, Leavitt & Co, $4,000, 10 10;
companies The losses are still estimated
at four millions. Boston companies hay,
| $I76,00 insurance,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18

PoND's EXTRACT is remarkable pro-
duction meeting a universal want 1t can
be safely used by any person 1t is not
poisonous, and it holds a power myster-
iously in sympathy with the human organ
ism. It arrests inflammation at once,
soothing aud healing from its first appli-
cation. When it is first applied to a
feverish wound. it leaves an impression
on the mind mever to be forgotten. 1t can
not fail to awake in the afflicted one :he
most satisfactory emotion of gratitude.
PONDS EXTRACT is only sold in bottles
of three sizes. Beware of limitations.
Ask for PONDS EXTRACT-take no other.
THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othe1
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, Jan. lS.-The property OF the
Massachusetts home misslonary society
that it's late treasurer. Chas Demoud, was
said 10 have misused, amounts to about ! co.
600. Trouble arises from unauthorized
investments by Demond, who jns'ihes his
action by the custom.of the former treas
urer in making investments Oh behalf OF
tb cociniv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18

THE LIVER is more frequently the seat
of disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, in meas
ure. the power Of the stomach, bowels,
brain, and the whole nervous system
Regulate that important organ by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. and prevent
most of the diseases that aesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
New York Market.

COMMERCIAL
Wheat-Quiet; sales none; call No . red Jan
10 bid.
Rye-Dull
Corn-Quiet; western mixed 44l l@475s.
Barley UNCHANGED.
oats Quiet; mixed western 30Q32M.
Pork-Firm; 40
Lard-Firmer; rs
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westher Probabilities. .

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-Lndlcatlons Tor
the porthwest-for upper Mississippi ano
lower Missouri valley, clear or partly
cloudy weather with colder Dortheriy TO
westerly winds and rising barometer.
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Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Jan. IS
Wheat-Steady and firm s2A cash; s3k bi
Feb; S44 March
Com-Firm and steady; 292l bid cash; 3093O1s
Feb; 309s March.
Oats-Dull.
Rv--Ur HANGED.
1arley-Weak; 81 Feb.
rHk h ci,ed; active and hi6her; 65 cash; 8
20 FEB; S21a March.
Lard-5 s71l each; 95 asked Feb; O5 March.
WHISKY Q.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Recepts $4,000; moderately active and
frm light 7502 80; heavy to packers . 1898 10
helvy to shippers 90a3 Is.
Cattle-Quiet; receipts 1,500 common TO choice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18
TO BREAK JAIL AT OVER
TON, Ky.
One OF the Prisoners Fatally Wounded,

CINCINNATI. Jan. 18-At noon, yester-
day, eight prisoners attempted TO escape
Jail at Overton, Ky. They knocked down
the jaiors brother Robert Moore, who had
charge, and fed; but Moore regained his
feet. drew his revolver and fred, the ball
passing through the body Of Vim. Sawden
as be was jumping out of the window; the
wound proved fatal in short time. Saw
den had been confined for burglary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-18

Another New York Firm shermanlzed.
New YORK, Jan. lS.-Henry Zeltner. a
brewer of this city, has failed; liabilities
$l5000O
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ALABk ANA.

MoNrGoMERY, Jan. 18.-The Mobile l.
MONTGOMERY r, r. has declared semi
annual dividend of two and half per
cent.
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AUSTRIA

VIENNA, Jan. lS.-It is stated to be not
true that Austria consents to a prolonga-
ton of the Russian occupation OF Eastern
Roumelia
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RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 18.-The Agence
R'tSSe says the proposal to extend the
tunctions OF the commission for the organ
lzatlon of Eastern Roumelia has received
the assent OF all the powers, and such pro-
longatlon does not constitute violation of
the treaty of Berlin.
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ST. Louis Market.

ST. Louis, Jan. IS.
Wheat --Qaiet; No 2 red 942s No 3, S9A
Corn-Easier; 291aQ29Ss.
Oa:s-H CHER; 219s.
Rye Quiet; 42AQ141.
Whisky-I ID.
Pork-Quiet; 501S 75
Lard-Active; 7505 50.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs Receipts 4,900; active and higher; York.
E rs and Baltimores . 6J02 90; packing 2 8593 Is
fancy heavy 3 2G03 25
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TEL EsG,.REs.Als.,P1:.HE1IC. {, T As.,P1: T
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.

Ga0AAND.
LONDON, Jan, 18.-Edward Matthew
Ward, an artist, committed suicide.
The United States ship Constitution.
sails for New York in three or four days:
she is apparently uninjured.
Weston started this morning from the
Royal Exchange to walk over the high Eays
two thousand miles, in one thousand hours,
and deliver fifty lectures,
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CHEVALIER
At Bengston's
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