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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
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Sores, Ulcers, ScrOfuIa Sores,
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Swollen Glands, Inflamed Eyes,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Last Nights Dispatches.
XLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE,


WASHINGTON, April 8.-The secretary
of the treasurys response to the senate
resolution Oh the subject states that nc
reduction of clerical force can be adVan
tageously made except, perhaps, of some
infirm employees who should be otherwise
provided tor it replaced by younger men
Referred.
By MIR. Paddock, for the relief of certain
settlers 10 the Fort Kearney military res
efvation; also. authorizing the secretary oi
war to turn over TO the interior depart
ment certain parts of Camp Douglas
military reservation. Utah.s
Mr. Salisbury said he would allow the
Kellogg Spofford case to go over. The
Ute bill was then discussed,
Mr.. Dawes withdrew bis amendment
offered yesterday devoting the $25 900
payable TO the Utes uDder the agreement
of 1874 to the industrial education OF
young Utes, and substituted an amend
meut authorizing the president, IN bis
discretion. to appropriate $4,000 OF the
money appropriated In the bill for the
education, In schools established beyond
the limits of lands selected, of such youth
of both sexes as in his judgment may be
best qualified to make proficiency in the
practical industries and pursuits necessary
Cor their self support.
Messrs Ingalls, and Allison opposed the
amendment.
Mr.. Williams supported the bill as it
came from the committee. The commit
tee had uuder consideration bill embody-
ing a policy applicable to all Indians, but
they had proof that the Ute war was
merely suspended during the winter and
some immediate action on this particular
question was absolutely imperative. The
bill was not perfect. but no better plan
been brought forward by the opponents of
the bill. It is easier to object than to
devise. He appealed to the Senate to
speedily pass this bill and avert an Indian
war,
Mr.. Butler opposed the bill as tenn
rorizing -and postponing final settle
ment of the Indian question, one of tho
most important questions before the
After further discussion. adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, April 8 Mr. Keifer
argued against the amendment, arguing
that it was not properly reported from the
com mittee.
Mr.. Sparks maintained that it was regu-
larly reported.
Mr.. Garfield interrogated Mr.. Sparks
as to whether he thought the Com mittee
on Military had anything to do with the
use of the money paid to the army.
Mr.. Sparks thought it certainly had
Mr.. Garfield closed the discussion by
pointing out that the Military Committee
had 10 jurisdiction because the matter had
been referred to that com mlttee.
The chair held that the amendment
retrenchment and was in order.
Mr.. Conger appealed and the house
sustained the decision-l03 TO 90. Dis
cussion here followed as to whether there
should be a general debate upon the pro-
position. Democats insisting that there
was an agreement for a general debate
aud Republicans holding that there was
not. Finally Mr.. Sparks said be would
allow a reasonable time, but if any Demo-
crat desired to discuss the question he
suggested he should be shot ON the spot
Mr.. Atkins moved that general debate
be limited to four hours. aud pending the
vote the House adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, nervous pros

INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, nervous pros
tration, and all forms of general debility
relieved by taking MENsMAN's PEPToN-
lied BEEF Tonic, the only preparation OF
beef containing its entire nutritious prop
critics. 1t is not mere stimulant like the
extracts of beef. but contains blood
making, force-generating, and life-sustain-
ing properties; is invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result Of
exhaustion, nervous prostratioD. overwork,
or acute disease; particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL.
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Sold BY druggists. "
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From a well-knowu citizens of Chicago.

CHICAGO, III, Jan. l, 1880.
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remedies" Of the day. Having resided
here for forty'seven years, my friends will
be glad to see this statement. The dis
coverer is, indeed, public benefactor.
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street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

DR.. Payne in his lecture upon the Foe
and Grace says that dyspepsia is great
Foe to Grace. 1t darkens the sky and
breaks the hopes of many Christians.
They think the trouble in their hearts,
when it is in their stomachs. Thus the
Stomach influences the feelings TO such a
degree tha. it should be more carefully
looked after and regulated with the never
falling Simmons Liver Regelator, the
constant use of which will so improve the
feelings as to make the heart happy and
the spirits light.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Fretful Komen.

None ueceive SO much benefit, and none
are so profoundly grateful and show such
an interest in recommending Hop Bitters
as women. 1t is the only remedy peculi-
arly adopted to the many ills the sex is
almost universally subieuctto. Chills and
fever, indigestion or deranged liver. con-
slant or periodical sick headaches. weak
ness in the back or kidneys. pain 10 the
shoulders and different parts of the body
a feeling of lassitude and dependency. are
all readily removed by these Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, April "a dispatch
from Portland says the Oregon Democratic
state convention this afternoon nominated
Congressman Whitaker for reelection.
Six delegates to the Cincinnati convention
were chosen, and though not positively
instructed are for Tilden. Resolutions
endorsing TiIden and Hendricks were
acce epted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
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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
work a trial. dwt.
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Moffat'S Life Pills,
fhRniX RItterS,

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cd that the afflicted will TRY
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MotIat's Phenix Bitters S1.OO bottle.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depres-
sion of spirits and general debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive against
fever and ague and other intermittent
fevers. the .'FERRo PHospHoRATED ELK
IR OF CALIsAYA,' made by Caswell, Haz-
ard & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic; and as tonic
for patients recovering from fever or other
sickness, il has no equal. M
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
An Offensive Breath

is abomiuable, and there is no excuse for
it. SOZODONT will always eradicate
this evil from whatever cause. But there
are thousands who utterly neglect any
care of their teeth, and suffer their breath
to become tainted. They puff their gossip
into the faces of their listeners regardless
Of the annoyance they lnfict.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Keep a bottle of SPALDING's GLUE, AID
apply to such gossip's lips.

GIVE HEED A cold is often thought
to be a too trifing matter to claim atten-
ton till it gets such hold on the lungs as
to imperil the life Of the consumptive
patient-then and not until then DO many
think serious of relief. when it often
comes too late; what foolish negligence
we say, when 25 cent bottle of Madame
Porter's Cough Balsana will give ease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

READING, April 9.-The inn keeper OF
New Holland, named Marks. who died
Monday, made confession that he him
self, and a neighbor named Weldler mur-
dered and robbed the peddler, whose body
sometime ago was found in q creek. The
authorities are looking for Weldler,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Chicago Market.

OHIUAdU xApIIE 5s
Wheat-D1ll; weak and lower; 10 cash; liz
May; 10A June.
Corn-Heavy; 94al cash; 3lA April; 35X bid
May; 36A June
Oats-Heavy; 26n cash; 3oA May.
Rye-Steady.
Barley-Steady.
Whisky-1 OF.
Fork-10 17M cash; May 10 s2M
Lard-6 95 cash; 9 05 June.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 16c00 quiet and sc lower; light
3094 so; mixed packing 1904 55; shipping 80
"a rs.
Cattle-Receipts 42o0; fairly active and strong
er; shipping O0C15 40: butchers 20G2 60; stock
ers and feeders 600D4 05.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Piles! Piles! Pilesl

Do you know what it is to suffer with
Piles? IF you do you know what is one of
the worst torments OF human frame. 1t
cures constipation. and then its tonic
action restores health to the diseased bow
els, and prevents recurrence of the dis
ease Try it without delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

PoND's EXTRACT. 1t is fact, that
once introduced into the house. it b olds
an undivided place. 1t is an uafailiug
remedy in all cases where a lotion or a
liniment is needed; and as a Pain Des-
troyer, it is without a rival. Ali Cuts,
BURNS, BRUISES, WOUNDS. &c, are heal
ed almost instantaneously. Ask for
POND S EXTRACT Take no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Successful Men are Enviea

By their fellows, who often try tosimitate
them, hence the attempts of so called
manufacturers to initiate Gillet but that
cannot be done, Gillet's Double Extracts,
Cream Yeast, AID Cream Tartar Baking
Powder are secretly but SCIENTIFICALLY
prepared. They cannot be successfully
initiated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Ola MedforG.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
MedIord Rum from Daniel LsWrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers in Rock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence Il Sons genuine old
Medford,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one OF the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Regnlate the Score tions.

In our endeavors to preserve health ii
is of the utmost Importance that we keep
the secretory system in perfect condition.
The well known remedy, Kidney Wort,
has specific action upon the kidneys. liver
and bowels. Use it instead of dosing with
vile bitters or drastic pills. 1t is purely
vegetable and is prompt but mild in action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. April 9, 9,-Indieations for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Warmer, clear or partly cloudy
weather, winds from northwest to south
west, and generally lower barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
VIRGINIA.

LEEsBURG. April 9. 9.-Samuel Robin son,
colored, was hanged to-day for the murder
of Edward lThomas Oct, %, 1879. His
neck was broken by the fall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

| TO the state convention, although no in
structions were offered Jacob Rich heads
me delegation. Among others are Graves
woodruff. Rhomberg, Henderson, Cooley,
and Robinson.
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 8.-The
Democratic state convention to-day nomi-
mated i've District Judges and District
Attorneys only. The platform advocates
economy IN public affairs, uniform taxation,
equai protection to capital and labor, re-
guiation by legislative acts of rates of COM
mon carriers, maintenance of public schools
free elections without interference by the
10 ilitary, condemning keeping alive the
pitterness OF the late war, censuring Presi-
gent Hayes for vetoing the Chinese bill
declarlng the recent decisions of United
states Supreme Court in relation to the
election laws as favoring the Republican
party pledglng support to all laws favor
ing untrammelled suffrage. opposition to
protective tariff and denouncing the third
term movement.
BURLINGTON, April 8-Itis now certain
that the Second Congressional District
OF Iowa will be for Grant. There are FIVE
counties In the district, of which the fol-
lowing send Grant delegates to the state
convention: Jackson, 10; Clinton Is;
Muscatlne. IL; total. A. Jones county
has not yet held its convention, but the
primary meetings indicate solid Grant
delegation. CODceding Cedar county. ii,
and Scott county. II. to Blaine, the Grant
men will have a clear majority without
Jones county tIndications are that Henry
county, in the First District, will send a
Grant delegation. Ii it does, the vote 10
that district will be pretty evenly divided.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

OUR LIGHTNING LINIMENT ia a ''aodrne'
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by 9. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
New ork Market.

n SSU Z CTk II @Tk0ts
NEW YORK, April 9.
FINANCIAL.
Gold / on
Moneys
QOvernmente-Higher.
q. s. Bonds 6T2 cent . 90'e 1881. ..1O5X
41s Uf19
new De- 1.O6A
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Spring dull and lower; winter dull hG51
lower: No 1 white May 80; No red April 37L
Fay 34I.
Corn-Dull and shade easier; spot 52053%; do
futures 471z@51A.
Oats-Dull and heavy; western 40947H.
Pork-Dull: new mess IL 30
Lard-Steadv steam rendered : so.
Whisky-Western 1 0901 10
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
POLITICAL.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April s-The RepubIi-
can county convention of this county held
Ito day selected strong Blaine delegation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
HOUSE,

WASHINGTON, April 9,-Mr. Wilson
from the foreign affairs committee report
ed back the joint resolution thanking
Mexico for hearty support of Industrial
mission of American merchants and
manufacturers. Calendar.
Mr.. De LaMatyr introduced bill estab-
fishing tenn porary government for Alas :
ka. Referred
Reports of private nature were called.
Mr.. Newberry introduced bill which
was referred to the committee of ways and
meaps, respecting imported goods, making
it unlawful to transport such merchandise
in bond or with duty paid. from one port
or place in the United States, when any
portion of such transportation is made
through any foreign country, bordering on
the Gulf of Mexico or on Caribbean sea,
except as same is permitted by treaty with
such countries.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
XLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The senate
decided to adjourn to Monday,
Senator Logan submitted a resolution
directing the secretary of war to furnish
the senate any facts. respecting the mutt
lation of cadet Whitaker. He subsequent
ly modified it so that the president was
requested TO transmit the facts
Senator Logan CT aracterized the reports
respecting the outrage as extraordinary
Senators voorhees,. Bruce and Hoar.
supported the resolution. and denounced
the pratice of hazing at West Point
The resolution went over and the Ute
bill was taken up. Senator Vest address
ed the senate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09

Established Oct. ls, 1861.
Nd THE MILD POWER o.
SSsCURE RESsSSS e
HRE YGI

HUMPHREYSS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS
Been IN general use for twenty Yeargs
sEHxeryWherS Rr0xsd the m9sf SAFE,
medicines known. They are gust what
Ene people WANT saving tIme, mngneY,
specific the well tried peFsgr1PtEOn OF
am eMnnene physician.
Eee Cnree Gents
9 GryinE :COlie, q Testhing q Infsints, %
4. BtaFrhge0, of Children or Adults Q5
GHXsssn1eEx; GiFs1g1nsE sE6m;9,Dv 61gs Cole
z. Coughs, C0lds Bronohitis, q
g. Meuralgia, Toothache Faceeche, g
10. Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, %
r Whites too PEofnse Periods, g
II. salt Rh0um, Erygipelas, EruptionE. 20
15. @heumattsn1, Rheumatic Pains, 25
10. ESyer ana AgTe, Gnu Fever, Agues,. 80
Is. Ophfhalnay, and Sore or Weak Eyes, 90
19. Catarrh, 6cEte or chronic, Influenza, 80
20. WhOOplng- Cough, violent coughs, so
%. Ear DlschafgeS, impaired Hearing, 50
q. General Debility, Physical Weakness, so
Is. DrOpsy and scanty secretiOns, =. 4. 80
go. seasSickmess, sickness from riding, 90
g. Nervous debility, Vital Weakness, 90
80. Urinary Wee@ E EnS1s. 1wettiinp the bed. 81
81. 81. EHanful rer1Ods, or with spasms, 90
33. Epilepsy, Spasms, St. Vitus' Dance, / o.
81. Diphther1a, liberated sore throat, 60
35. Chr0nic COngestiOns and EruptionB, 81
FAMILY CASES. G
Case, Morocco, with above 3S large vials and
Manual of directions, &. &. . &. $1,000
Case Morocco, OF 20 large viaIs and Book, 600
These remedies are sent by the case
single box or vial, to amy part Of the
country, free OF charge, on receipt of
price. Address
Humphreys homeopathic Medicine Go.
Office and Depot, 109 Fulton st. New York
For sale by ALI Druggists
eB Humphreys' Specific Manual on tho
care and treatment of disease and its cure,
sent FREE on application.
Sold in Rock Island by T. II. Thomas, Otto
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ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO. April S.-The largest cash
payment eyer made in Chicago was made
by the First National Bank in the redemp-
ton of the Chicago & Pacific railroad by
order of the United States Circuit Court
and paid into the sub treasury. The
amount was 81 200. 900.
PEORIA. April 8,-A meeting of the
Ship Canal Agitation Committee appoint
ed by the Ottawa convention was held this
afternoon. There was full attendance
and the project was freely discussed. The
principal thing done was the appointment
of committee to draft statistical and
descriptive memorial to Congress urging
them to enlarge the Illinois Il Michigan
canal so as to admit the passage of lake
and river steamers. which memorial is to be
circulated extensively for signatures
through Illinois and the Northwest. This
evening a rousing mass meeting 10 the
interest of the ship canal was held at
Rouse's Hall, Mayor Warner presiding,
the hall being crowded and great interest
manifested in the canal Speeches were
made by Mayor Carter. FL. Harrison. of
Chicago: Hon. Fred. Porter, of Henry;
Hon. Granyille Baree, of Canton, and Hon.
Geo. w. Armstrong of LaSalle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. w, RATHBUN,
K.D SWEENEY. WIZ. JACKSON. CHAs. l.. WALKER.
SWEENEY, JACKSON & WALKER

A rTORNEYS AND COUNSELLOEs ~ Law
n Ofice-Bengston's Block, Rock lsiand, III.
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ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. Office and Avenue, 3rd door east of
Bengston e Drug Store. Rock Island, Ills
National Republican., 1880-11-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rev. Chnstain V. Waugh formerly Of Richmond,
Is stationed at the baptist church at Gainesville.
Mr.. Robert t. Dently, one Of the best known citl'
lens OF LoudOun county, died last Monday night
T. w. and J. A. Dillon have sold their High
Point farm, lSl acres IN Loudoun county TO Z. {.
MERCER for s. 500.
Fortress Monroe is now q storm signal station,
which will be Of great value to vessels ireqlonuns
| Hampton Roads.
John Mccormick OF Belfast Ireland, ships car
pcnter of the British steamship Otway Tower, was
drowned at Norfolk last Wednesday.
Tho annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
be held in Alexandra on Tuesday next 10th In
slant
The trade Of Lynchburg has. increased greatly
during the year. One mercantile firm reports nav
ing sold 60 far tbfs sar g5O pGD moro noods than
during the whole Of 1879.
The all meeting Of the convocation ofsouthwcsl
Virginia began In ST. Johns church, big. Lick Sa'
lem county, with full attendance. both OF MIN
isters and people, on Tuesday evening last
Jesse smith, . notorious colored horse thief was
convicted In llcnrlco county court of three cases
Of horse stealing last Thursday and sentenced 10
| the penilontlary for twenty years and six months
During quarrel between Robert James and
| Charles Watson In Richmond last Thursday night
the former stabbed the latter ~ the heart win
| pockotsniie and killed him. Tho row grew out OF
contention about a dog
The Lynchburg Adrapcs insists that that city
must have cotton-mctory, wcolen-mill, large
| tnnucry shoe factory, broom factory, naper.nil
| shot-tOwer and watcr-works. Tho raw material, /
argues Is at their door. and capital Is abundant
| aud seeking investment
contract has been made In Norfolk fur the crcc
| ton of two wharvcs Tor the chcsaneoke 4 one
| railroad Ot Newport News each eighty fcoi wide
| by 800 feet long. The Hampton Monitor advocates
| the immediate construction OF n fine shelled roa,
| between the now terminus aud that town.
The famous Libby prison building at Richmond
| used during the late war iOr the confinement 0
federal prisoners of war hos Just been snld at pub
lie auction for sd72j. II has been used since tn
| close OF the war as n tobacco factory. It's ncv
owner viii probably put II 10 the same use
| The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway company nr
building r6und-house at Richmond II Is an i'm
mense brick structure, and when completed Wi
accommodate scventy.tive locomotive engines
| will cost $4,000. Bailey Davis is the contrncto
| for the brct.worll and james Ncthcrwood turn
tables aud homework.