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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-25
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Satisfaction guaranteed. If
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CITY.

suThis paper NAV be found on file Of all times at
CRI&PE e. Ticket Once, No. 10 Clark ST.,
Chicago, where our friends are at liberty to call
and examine ftss
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For Representartve.
TO the Editor of the Argus

To the Editor OF the Argus
Please announce in THE ARGUS that L
will be candidate for Office of Represene
tative in the State Legislature. from this
district. subject 10 the decision of the
Democratic Legislative Convention
Yours Respectfully.
P. O'MARA,
Rock Island. Ills. April goth 1880.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-25

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The simplest, safest aud surest means
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Much Sickness.

Undoubtedly with children, attributed to other
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ual in destroying can do no possible injury
to the most delicate child. This valuable combin-
alton has beensaccessfully used by physicians and
found TO be absolutely sure in Graduating worms
90 hurtful to childcsn. Twenty-Five cents o box,
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NATURALIZATION OF THE
BLADDER AND
KIDNEYS,

In chronic cases OF LeucoIrhea and Uterine dis
eases.
R-Ask for ''RADwAY'S Sarsaparillian Resell
VENT Take no other there il an imitation
Resolvent in the market.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-25

Baby Shows are the rage everywhere
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remedy used to keep the little ones quiet
is DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup. It contains no
opiata. Price IS cents.
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I Sediment or mucous in the urine is a
sure indication of disease. lake Kidney
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FEVER & AGUE

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not a remedial ageEt in the world that will cure
RavaT and nrue, and All other malarious, bilious,
acariet typhodd yellow and other fevers (sided by
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-05-25
Railways Ready Relief

WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE.
Inflammation of the Kidneys.
Inflammation of the Bladder.
Inflammation of the Bowels.
Congestion of the Lungs.
Sore Throat, Difficult Breathing.
Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diphtheria.
Catarrah, Influenza
Headache, Toothache.
Neuralgia, rheumatism.
Cold Chills. Ague Chills.
Chilblains and Frost Bites.
The application of the Ready Relief to the part
or parts where the pain or difficulty exists will al
ford ease and comfort.
30 to so drops in half tumbler OF water will in
few minutes cure Camps, Spratns, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhcea Dysentery,
Collie, Wind in the Bowels and all Internal Pains
Travellers should a!wsyss eeTfy bottle of RAD
WAY sAEADTKELIEF with them Anew drop@,
IN water will prevent sickness or pains from chang
of water. 1t is better than French Brandy or Bit
tiers af O stimulent.
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CONSUMPTION

OF the Lungs and Muberculous Phthisc, Scrofula
Syphilold Diseases, Wasting, Degeneration, and
liberation Of the Kidneys, Diabetes, Stoppage OF
Water instantaneous relief afforded where cathe-
tiers havo been used thus doing away with the pain
full operation of using these instruments), dissolv
ing stone in the bladder and in all cases Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
THE LEAGUE ISLAND TRIP.
The Congressional Committees Ex-
CursiOn.
A Short Ride OH tho Delaware-An Inspec-
tlon of the Double-Turret Terror and
Other NcsseIs-Girard College
Secretary Thompson's Talk to
the Boys-An Exhibition
Drill In the Rain.
A Pleasant nay in philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 3.--Secrctnry Of the
Navy Thompson and the accompanying Con.
grcssoual committees were waited upon by
tho reception committee at tho Centennial
Hotel at 0 O'clock this morning and were
driven to tho wharf, where tho entire party
embarked on the steamer Gratitude.
The Gratitude received many salutes along
the river front and from passing vessels. She
proceeded up beyond Port Richmond, and turn
ing steamed back to Cramps ship yard. Here
the party went ashore and looked around the
yard, while Secretary Thompson and few of
the Congressman went aboard tho monitor
Terror and made thorough inspection of that
vessel.
On returning to the Gratitude the Congress.
sional party were turned down the river again.
and at 1880 o'clock they reached League
Island. As the party went ashore the commo-
dOro's salute OF nineteen guns was fred and
the commandant of tho navy-yard, Commo.
dore Crosby, took the arm of Secretary
Thompson. Followed bv tho remainder of
the gentlemen, they went first OIL board the
Juniata, which is being subjected to Il thor
ough ovcrhnuing. Artcr inspecting the
navy-ynrd tho party returned to the steamer
and proceeded to Chester, and upon returning
tho party stopped at the American line steam
ship wharf and inspected the United States
mail steamer Ohio of that line. They were
then taken in carriages to Girard College.
Nncn Jnc guests entered tne CnApcl at
Girard College the boys were found seated,
and as tho visitors entered they wore received
with music by the Girard College band.
Henry w. Arey, vice. co.presidont of tho col
lcge was in the chair, and the members of the
board of city trustees occupied seats Oh the
| platform.
After few words of welcome by Hon. II.
w. Phillips, Secretary Thompson said he re-.
grctted that his stay would necessarily be
short. He was glad to hear such good nc
count of the boys, and advised them to cherish
a kind regard for tho gentlemen who had done
so much TO build up tho inststution, and thus
reflect credit on themselves.
The boys were thcn presented to the Secre-
tary, who said II can only say to you, boys,
you are II magnificent army Of young Aiieri-
cans"
Hon. William Ward, of Chester, addressing
the boys, referred to personal residence aud
experience in the institution, and said he was
proud of having been connected with It, He
could testify to the fidelity with which the
officers had discharged their duty, and he
wished Tile boys all the success in future what
ever their career might be.
The battalion of cadets was drawn up in
front of the main building aud began an cx-
hibiLion drill, which was cut short by a heavy
shower of rain. The party then returned to
the Continental Hotel, and at 8 p. III. left by
a special train for Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Utah Delegates to Chicago.
ORGANIZED CRIMINALS.
A Gang OF Desperate scoundrels.

READING, PA. April 3.--The people of
UOncybrOok township, Chester county, are in
a terrible state of alarm over the derrcdations
of II band of Welsh Mountain thieves, who are
burning their barns and driving off their
stock. The maraudcrs robbed a country school
house of largo Bible, nailed IL to tree and
posted - notice with skull and cro,s.bonos at
tuchcd, stating that if the Horse Insurance
Company followed them up to make arrests n
fearful desolation would at once follow A
number of the members of tho detective com.
pany have had their horses and cattle poi.
soned. special dispatch from that locality
says: IIoneybrool1 and the adjoining town
ships will be in n worse state of agitation than
they were when the Gap gang were in exist
cnce. Barns has been burned by tho ma.
raudcrs, stock have been poisoned, two horses,
with wagon and harness, havo lately been
driven of and never been traced out of the
township, and robbercs of petty sort arc
nightly occurrence. "What shall be done ?"
is the cry of the citizens. They have already
suffered greatly, and are in nightly cxpocta-
ton of seeing their buildings go up in smoke,
as have those of many Of their noighbors.
Canadian Church Burners.
OTTAWA, ONT, April IA FIRE at 4 o'clock
this morning damaged the Bank.st Pres
byteran church to the extent of $4,000; in
sured At about the same time, while the sex
ton of st. Joscph's Catholic church was prepnr-
ing that ediG3c for 8 o'clock service, he saw a
man with a lighted candle standing behind the
altar. On going forward the man, who had
set fire to the woodwork in the cntery and
also to the organ. fed. 1t is surmiscd that an
organized gang had determined upon the de-
struction of these two churches, and the public
is much excited over the affair.
a Dangerous Organization.
MONTREAL April 3.-The S. p. c. Society
is still sending its threatening letters to vari.
Gus persons. One from Sorel, received by the
editor of La Pdtris, says that tho society has
sufficient power to make its enemies trcmble
aud is only awaiting orders from Europe to Dc
yelop its real objects
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
THE DRiwDACK INyEsrIG411oN.
Some startling Statements Made BY Dis
missed Employc.

missed Employc.
Tho House District Committee continued on
Saturday the investigation under the charges
preferred by Treasurer GilfIlmu. Mr.. William
Dickson was ON the stand for some time, and
explained varions matters which have been
referred to during the investigation concern
ing his business relations with the drawback
office. Tho greater part Of the session was
taken up with tho examination Of William
Troyall, formerly n messenger in Clerk
Bcalrs Office, who was discharged for
alleged irregularities, and is now under
indictment for forging q name TO draw
back certificate. lie made statement i'm. e.
plicating Clerk Beal, Clerk Roomc, Mr..
Dickson and Mr Clark, an cmploye in Mr..
Dicl9on's Office, in the irregularities which
royulted in his own dismissal from office. In
reference to the Grouse drawback, no stated
that Mr.. ROomo was paid over third of tho
amount of the drawback for reissung tho Ger.
tiAcatc Tho Cooley certificate and others
were forged by Clark. Aftor the forgery
witness was furnished money by Dick.
son, after consultation with Beall to
poso of keeping from the Commissioners II
knowledge Of the fact that the forgery was
committed In Dcksoa's Office. IIo stated
that he received Il commission on tho draw.
bucks and divided with Roomo, Bcall told
witness that his salary was quito small aud if
he could nuke anything to do 1t. For issuing
the O'l}rien drawback for S95 Quinn, an EN-.
ploye in the office, was given $50 and Rome
80. Witness testified that Roomo said to
Qainn and himself that NOW was our chance
to mako some money, and if we didn't mako
it we were lot of id rools.p Colonel Cork
hill was briefly examined aud stated that the
case in the court against TroXall had not
been pressed because tho Commissioners Desired
to discover who was behind Troxall. Justice
Louis l. O'Neal testified to certain affidayits
having been sworn to before him. Mr.
Troxall camo to his office with one lady, but
he could not remember whom she personatGd.
Mr.. Dickson stated to the committee that tho
testimony of TroXull, so far as 1t related to his
Office was deliberate fulsilicaton. Before ad-
jouuing, long statement by Columbus Alex
andcr touching various matters and alleged ir.
roguaritios, was read. Tho committee ad.
i0un0d until tomorrow, when the oXamina.
ton of persons affected by Troxllls rather
startling statements will ho commenced.
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Methodist Church Conference.

NEW YoRK. April 3.--Thc New York East
Conference met again this morning, BishOp
Bowman presiding As there wcro vacancies
to fill in the trustees to the conference Discus
sion ensued as 10 whether the nominations
should be made outside their own bod. At
length u committee of three was appointed by
tho bishop to make nominations to fill vacan-
cics.
The members of the conference had n
lengthy discussion in the case of the admis-
sion of Rev. Ira Ross, candidate for local dca.
cons orders. Fault was found with the COM
mitteo for not doing their work properly, and
on motion the case of Mr.. Ross aud similar
cases were laid over for one year.
The funeral OF the late Commodore Edward
w. Barrett of the United States Navy, took
place to-day from st. Joseph's r. q. church,
where II solemn mass Of requiem was cee.
bratcd. The pall.bearcrs were Rear-Admira
Tronchard, Commodore Creighton, Captains
Gerhardi and McCroa, DR.. Williams and Naval
Constructor Bousch, Nearly MI the naval
officers quartered at tho Brooklyn navy-yard
were present in full uniform. Tho remains
were inferred IN Flatbush Cemetory.
NEW York, April 3.-At the conference of
the NJ. j., church held hero to-day six gento-
men were elected to deacons orders and one TO
elders orders. There was lively discussion
as TO accepting of n report of the committee
appointed to consider the question Of whether
the position Of presiding elder should be
elective or by appointment. The matter WIS
referred back to tho committee. Delegates
were elected to the general conference TO be
hold in Cincinnati In May.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
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COLLEGE, ATHLETES.
ction at Their Annual Convention.


NEW YORK, April 3.-The annual conven.
tion, composed Of nineteen colleges, met this
morning at the Fiflh-avenue Hotel, when Mr..
W. Il. Sandone was called to the chair and Mr.
Crehorc chosen secretary IN the absence OF the
permanent officers. Delegates from Harvard,
Lohigh New York city, Yale. Amherst and
Princeton colleges and University Of Pcnnsyl-
vania were present. Tho treasurcr's report
showed that tho receipts from all sources last
year were S773i0, and that Sl00.I0 now re-
main in the hands of the treasurer.
The executive committee reported that the
association was in n hourshng condition, and
recommended that tho initiation fec to the as.
ISOLATION should bo S25, which recommenda-
ton was adopted, and it was resolved to add a
bicycle race and tug -oi-war with four men on
each side to the events ofthis year, and leave
out graduates; one mile walk, 100 yards run
and two milo walk an d that otherwise tho
programme stand the same as last year. After
cousidcrabe Q discussion il was resolved that
the meeting should take place ut Mott Haven,
OH tho last Saturday iu May, and that prizes
ba delivered on the ground at the close
of the days sport. Tho election of olli.
GERS for tho ensuing year resulted:
w. +. Morgan, OF Columbia, president; G. c.
Thayer, of the University of Pennsylvania,
first vice. president; Il. G. Seymour, of Am
herst, secretary; IL. f. j. Porter, OF Lohigh,
as treasurer, and 7. H. Llndon, of Princeton,
and G. Il, DchreMs, of Yale, members of the
executive committee.
After tho passage of resolution that the
annual meeting Of the association should be
held in January instea Of April hereafter, the
convention adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05

On Saturday the Senate was not in session,
and by IN order of Friday proceedings in the
House were limited to dobato only. Mr. Car.
Isle, of kentucky, occupied the chair, in the
absence of Speaker Randall, whilo Mombers
addressed their constituencies through the
Congressional Record.
Mr.. Covert, of Now York, spoke in favor of
a reduction of the tariff Mr.. Joyce, OF YER
mout, in favor of a commission on tho liquor
traffic; Mr.. Willis, of Kentucky, advocating u
public building at Louisville, KY; Mr.. Tay-
ior, of Tennessee, in favor of pcnsion-
ing the Mexican veterans, and Mr. Davis,
of Missouri, advocating mail service and direct
trade between the Mississippi Valley aud Brazil.
Mcssrs. Bcuy and Page, Of California, spoke
against the immigration of Chinese, and Mr.
Sparks of Illinois, argued that Congress has
power to regulate rates Of freight for inter-
State commerce, and thought the Reagan sub
stitute eminontly satisfactory. Mr., Houk, OF
Tennessee, replied to the recent Tildon speech
of his colleague Mr.. House. Mr., Lowe, of
Alabama, spoke in opposition to the funding
bill mud against high-tarlff and hard.money
Democrats,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
TORNADOES. IN THE WEST.
A Fearful Cyclone Sweeps Through
Kansas.
An rnrly beginning of summer Gnlcs.

"A n Enrly beginning of Summer Gales.
ST, LOUIS April "a special dispatch to
the Post from Ottawa, Kan, says n cyclone
struck that place about 7 o'clock last evening,
completely domoli5hing seven residences on
Elm street aud badly damaging five others in
the same vicinity. Tho cyclone then passed
over five or six blocks and again struck the
ground near tho river, where ii destroyed
several residences and barns, tore the roof Off
of the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern
railroad freight.house and overturned several
Groight-cars. In North Ottawa twelve or
fifteen residences were totally destroyed or
badly damaged The evening train from Law.
renee WAS caught at the junction u mile north
of the town, ono passengor.car aud two freight
cars upset aud ono passengc seriously injured
The storm proceeded to the northeast, de-
stroying tho Spencer and Wilkinson Houses
and two farm houses on its way.
Among the persons who were seriously in
inred by the cyclone are $. I. Benner and
family, j. Marshall, A. H. Baldwin, Mrs. Black
Mrs. Harting and Mr.. Jones. child of Mrs
Black was killed and some twenty others
slightly wounded. Lumber and furniture was
scattered for blocks around and in some cases
horses, cattle, wagons, and even horses, were
hurled through the air.
A special from Girard says: Att o'clock
last evening II storm arose seven miles south
west of hore which soon developed tho fea-
'uito VI - ~ N'Ollt' Az lOAIONtu Np NAO NhllGg
of Thunderbolt creek to within q mile of
GirNrd, and then went directly cast as far as
the Missouri line. Seventeen houses were de-
stroyCd. S. j. Sanders, n carpenter, was killed;
Mrs. Jones, living near Mulberry Grove, was
killed; flve-year-old child, named Morgan,
was so badly injured that it will die. Many
others were badly hurt. Grass hodges, grain
and trees were pulled out of the ground.
Water was blown from pouds and houses torn
to splinters. The track OF tho storm varied in
width from three to fifty rods.
Gale in the Ohio Valley.
CINcINNATI April A storm last night,
with high wind, prevailed all along the Ohio
valley. At Evansville, Ind, q half-Gnishcd
dwelling-house and the turret of the Unitarian
church were blown down, together with
n number of trees, fences, etc The pilot
house of tho tug Dick Williams was blown of
and tho rest Of the boat sunk out of sight.
Two bargos one loaded with corn aud tho
other with slaves, were sunk.
Severe storm Mt Wheeling.
WHEELING, w. Va, April IA severe rain,
hail and wind storm visited this city this
afternoon, resulting in the destruction of con-
siderable property. The roof of the Riverside
Nail Works was blown Off the steeplc Of the
Third Presbyterian church WAS blown down,
and thrcc.siory frame addition of Belz's
carriage factory was totally destroyed. 4
number of minor losses are also reported. No
lives were lost.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
CABLE SP.iRRS.

LONDON April 5,-'rho Liberal not gain is
now fifty six seats.
BERLIN, April I-Advicos from st. Peters.
burg indicate that General Me!ikuil's position
is already shaken
BERLIN, April 4.-It Is announced that tho
Car will not visit any German Watering
place this summer rs usual.
BERLIN, April 4-Debate on the second
reading OF the army bill will begin in tho
Ruichsiag on Thursday next.
LONDON, April 1.-The correspondent of the
Daily Ntir3 ut st, Petersburg hears that Prince
OroH intends to 90 to Paris next week.
BOMBAY, April An consequence of tho
result OF tn British elections the departure OF
the Viceroy from Calcutta for Simla has been
postponed.
CoNsTANTINoPLE April I.--Thore is great
excitement and delight here at tho result OF
tho elections in Great Britain, especially
among tho Greeks.
AsTERABAD, PERSIA, April 4.-'The Russians
have taken 5000 cames from Persian Turko-
mans. A large number Of Russian troops have
arrived at Tchikislar .
Sr. PETERSBURG, April 4--The Ys,lomosti
says two OF throo huudred pounds of gun.
powder have been stolen from the government
poNder-mills at Odessa, -.
SOPHIA, April 4.--Prnce Alexander, on
opening the Assembly, referred in warm terms
TO his recent journey to Russia ana friendly
reception by the Car,
sr, PETERSBURG, April 1.-THE 06laigl Mes.
ssnger publishes details ofthe Hartmann affair
aud the official documents connected with it
in ord er to rectiry various incorrect reports.
ST PErERsDUEG, April 4,--The reports Of
tho invasion Of Russian territory by the Chi
nesc are confirmed. Tho Amoor being frozen,
would present no difficulties 10 the passage OF
troops
CApuL, April 4,-Hahomod Jan attacked
$50 llazlras near Ghuzuce the llazaras hav-
ing killed Mahomrd jan aud two other chiefs
were cut up, Hard fighting followed with
other lIazaras ending in the total defeat OF tho
AlghAus,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
polIiIcnl Cnmments.

gentleman just from Dclleyillc H., in.
forms the Inter. Ocean that he had couversa-
ton with the editor Of tho leading German
paper published there, and was told that tho
German Republicans Of that city had been
greatly misrepresen Washbuuc, ho said,
was their first choico-Grant next The Ger.
man voters Of the city, said the editor, had
been canvassed, and only two Grrman Ropub.
iicans found who said they would not vote for
Grant if nominated, whurvas more than
twonty German Democrats were lOund who
would. This, We believe, is sample case.--
Chicago hie, Ocean,
The Springfield RspuJleaH threatens tho
country with Il fresh batch OF Investigations
by the present Democratic Congress ii Grant
Is nominated. Remembering as we do that
every investigation set on foot by this Con.
grcss ana It's predecessor nude votes for the
Republicans, no ono ON this side Of the house
will olject,-Iroy Tines,