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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
SGER MAN z.
CRIME.

iowa CRY, April 3.-An unknown
negro, or a white man disguised as such.
went to the house of Joseph Maish yester-
day afternoon, and with drawn revolver
demanded of Mrs. Maish her money or
life. She knocked the revolver out of his
hand and he struck her terrible blow in
the abdomen knocking her senseess to
the floor. The rascal then decamped with
thirty dollars. Half an hour later, mem
bers of the family returning, found Mrs
Maish still lying on the floor unconscious
She soon revived ard appeared getting
better rapidly, but this afternoon she
became delirious again, and grave fears
are entertained she may not recover
Two negroes we're arrested on suspicion,
but have been discharged from custody
because of failure of Identification.
READING. Pa, April 3.-The people of
Honey Brook township, Chester county,
are in a terrible state of alarm over the
depredations of band of Welch mountain
thieves. who are burning barns and driv
ing off stock. The marauders robbed the
country school house of a large bible,
nailed it to tree, and posted notice
With skull and crossbones attached.
stating If the horse insurance company
followed them up TO make arrests, fearful
desolation would follow The members of
the detective company have had their
horses and cattle poisoned,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
ILLINOIS.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. April. 3.-Formal
opening of the Springfield board of trade
took place to-day, at the rooms of the
board. which were crowded with the busi>
ness men of the city and surrounding
country. The objects and purposes of the
board were explained by Vice President
Welton, after which addresses were deliv-
cred by Gov. Cuilom, Hon. James G..
Conkling, George Baber, and Hon. Bluford
Il. Wilson. The board is now fully or
ganized under suspicious circumstances,
with large membership. Complete mar
ket reports will be received and daily ses-
sion for trading be held. The objects of
the board as set forth in the preamble of
its charter are. to increase business facili-
ties, advance the commercial character.
and promote the manufacturing interest of
the city of Springfield, by bringing buyer
and seller together, by inculcating just and
equitable principles in trade. establishing
and maintaining uniformity in commercial
usages, OF the city, acquiring trade, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
q Cyclones Work.

ST.. LOUIS, April "a Post Dispatch
from Ottawa Kas., says a cyclone struck
that place about o'clock last evening
com mpIetely demoli7hine seven residences
on Film street. and badly iniuriag FIVE
others in the same vicinity. l. then
Jumped five or six blocks again.and struck
the ground near the river, where it deg
troyed several residences and barns, tore
the roof off the K G. L & S. Railroad
freight house and overturned several
freight cars In uorth Ottawa, twelve or
fifteen residences are totally DESTROYED r
badly damaged. the evening train t r
Lawrence was caught at the June
ton a mile nnrtI. of town, and
one passenger car aud two freight cars
upset: one paeserg'T was seriously
injured. The storm proceeded to the
northeast, destroying the Spencer and
Wilkinson and two other farm houses on
its way Among the persons seriously
injured are s. E. Bevier and family, j. M.
Marshall, a. Fl. Baldwin, Mrs, Black,
Mrs. Harting. Mr.. Jones. & child of Mrs.
Black was killed. Some twenty others
were slightly wounded, Lumber and
furniture were scattered for blocks around,
and in some cases horses. cattle, wagons.
and even persons were hurled through the
air.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 2,-The presiden
nominated John E. McFie, ofCoulterville
supervisor of census for The Eighth dis
trict of Illinois, and Geo. s. Houghton, oil
Tabor, supervisor of census for the ThirC
district of Iowa.
The subcommittee OF the honse com
mittce on the Pacific roads, agreed TO heal
Judge James F. Wilson. counsel for tht
Mort hern Pacific Railroad Company before
making 6nal determination upon their
report concerning the railroad land grants
etc.
The house committee on Indian affairs
to- day took up the Ute Indian bill. Rep
resentative Aiuslie offered an amendment
to the agreement portion of the bill, pro.
posing TO locate the White river Utes on
agricultural land in Colorado instead oi
op the Uintah reservation. Utah. Lost by
a tie vote. 1t is asserted by members of
the committee who favor this change that
the action of the committee on this propo-
sition will undoubte6iy be reversed at their
next meeting.
The exodus committee examined G.. J,
MurrelI, coiored, ex-memb Der of the Louisi.
aua legislature. who told the old story of
whipping. intimidation. etc, on The part of
whites toward the negroes. He predicted
a tremendous exodus by June from GER
parts of Louisiana. The Democrats carried
his parish, so reported. by $500 majority,
but be believed not over $500 votes were
actually cast One Democrat leader
remarked in response to his proposition
for a compromise that there was more
eloquence in double barreled shot gun
than in twenty Ciceros.
Senator Wallace on behalf of the major
ity of the Senate select committee on al
legged fraud in the late elections, has sub
mitted to the Senate a special report
concerning political assessments. 1t says
the whole sum received by the Republican
committee in the summer and fall of 1876
from Federal officials was $4,000 and the
whole sum r eceived FROM other sources
was $l3, ,000 Clerks were solicited In
every department of the government and
chiefs often headed subscription lists.
Circulars were sent a second time when
response failed Ii is the custom to dis
charge employees who failed TO contribute
The committee thinks the statute of 1879
is dead letter, and report for adoption a
bill making it unlawful for Office holders
or employees of the United States TO con-
tribute any valuable thing for political
purposes or pay any assessment or advance
or lend money for that purpose. prohibits
ing the head of department or superior
oficer from collecting or allowing the col
lection or receipts from any subordinate of
contributions for political purposes. The
penalty provided is a maximum of six
months imprisonment and $4,000 foe and
from holding Office there
after. Messrs. Wallace. Bailey. Garland.
Mcdonald and Kernan agreed to the
report. Mr.. Teller was to submit minority
report of himself and Messrs. Kirkwood,
Hoar and Blaine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
Last Nights Dispatches.
XLvI CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

| WASHINGTON, April 2.-Mr. Haskell
defended Assistant Postmaster Genera
! Brady irom the charge of being a mudsil
clerk. He accused the Appropriation
| Committee of suppressinR information
furnished by Brady aud said were he Post
master General and politician he would
put the case clearly to the people aud aek
an examination of his Office.
Mr.. Blount defended the Appropriation
Com mittee and attacked Ethe Postmaster
General
Mr.. Page coutended for the retention OF
the Senate amendments.
MIR. Hawley closed the debate. also as
sailing the Postoffice Department.
The Senate amendments were concurred
in SO to 70.
The committee rose. The House con-
CURED In the amendments leaving the bill
as It passed the Senate, appropriating
81 100000 for the Star route service for
the current year, prohibiting further ex-
DedltiDg routes; appropriates 100000
for new service; prohibits expediting
under any existing contract at pay exceed
ing fifty per cent increase upon the origi-
nal contract. and appropriates $4,000 for
public printing.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON. April 2,-During the de-
bate on Phare's case, MIR. Carpenter told
an anecdote of Secretary Stanton to show
that spies and scouts who were under age
and consequently did not come within the
list OF pensionable cases were most valua-
bic to the government
Mr.. Logan didn't believe in indiscrimi.
nate pensioning, but Phare's case should
have a special appropriation.
Mr., ingalls, said to pay all these pen
sions would bankrupt the Treasury. We
now pay 100000 900 of pensions and Eng
land with all their terrible wars only
$40, 100000,
Pending debate on the bill which was
advocated by Messrs. kirkwood and
Carpenter and opposed by Messrs. Platt
Logan and ingalls,. the morning hour ex-
pired, and consideration was resumed of
the bill ratifying the Ute agreement, which
was explained and supported by Mr..
Coke
Mr.. Teller opposed the bill and desired
the Utes sent to the Ulntah reservation,
whore Colorado would not be menaced by
them. He criticised severely the Interior
Department for their action since the Ute
outbreak
Mr.. Hill favored the bill as tending to
repress Indian wars which would retard
the settlement of that country. The Sc
crctary of the Interior obtained this agrees
ment after mnch difficulty and it WAS the
best to be had now. 1t did Justice to all
concerned and broke up the Indians from
becoming civilized.
The Senate disagreed to the House
amendments to the census bill, and a
conference vas ordered.
After an executive session adjourned
till Monday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
POLITICAL.

NEW YORK. April 2.-John Swinton
declines to be candidate for President
on account of not being a native born
American, and publishes letter to that
effect to Denis Kearuey and others.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2.-The com.
piete count will give the average vote
Tor Citizens and Free Holders 1884; !;
WorkinRmen l1,477.
COLUMBUS, April 2.-Secretary Sher-
man arrived here at ! o'clock to-day and
was met at the depot by Gov. Foster
and several citizeus. He is the guest of
the Governor while here. Mr.. Sherman
spent the afternoon in receiving calls at
the Neill House, In the evening a pub
Tic reception was given at the Cover
nor's mansion, where large number of
citizens called upon him. No speeches
were made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
wAEHIE GTON

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The American
colonization snciety is giving free passage
and support for elk months. to as many
persons as possible within its means. and
sends so to 1CO negroes to Liberia shortly.
The secretary says the negroes despair OF
conquering the race:prejudice in the south.
and are anxious to emigrate TO the north
or to Liberia prefsring our own country.
on account of less cost.
The Donnelly- W ashburne case is leading
to new and unexpected complications.
Springer. chairman of the house commit-
tee or elections having read letter from
Representing Manning. stating he pro-
posed to prefer charges against him
(Springer) affecting the motives which
actuated bis course and determined bis
vote in the case. and on Monday. will cal!
the attention of the house to the matter
and ask for thorough Investigation
Springer stated that at the proper time he
should show his colleagues and the coun-
try bis vote was strictly in accordance with
his convictions. and not shadow OF ioun
dation exists for the charge of corruption.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
Grand Mass Meeting,

There will be grand mass meeting of
the supporters of the DemocraticN National
ticket. at Turner Hall. on Monday evening
next, which will be addressed by local
speakers. All who are opposed to Rspub
lican rule and who desire the SUCCESS of
the candidates of the Democrats and
National parties, are urged to be present,
Victory is assured if an united effort is
made See that il done, Le, there be no
tagging no,o } r, JOHNSTON,
Chairman Dem, Com.
L. d. WOODRUFF.
Chairman Nat. Com.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
CALIFORNIA,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April l.-Kear-
ney's case came up on appeal before the
Superior Court to-day. but was laid over
one week on account OF the illness of Kear-
ney.
At Las Vegas, N. NJ, this evening, two
desperadoes. David Rudobogh and John
Allen. entered the Jail. shot and fatally
wounded the jailer, aud attempted to res-
cue Webb,a prisoner under death sentence
for murder. The rescuers were scared off
before accomplishing their purpose. A
posse is in pursuit. If captured they will
certainly be lyuched.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
Cured! Curedl Cured! CuredI

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BENEDICT, Jr, Jeweler. 697 Broadway. N. z.
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Mrs EMMA HowEs, SO " Washington Square, n &.
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F NEWMAN, 3O5 Fulton ST., Brooklyn, cured of
4years Chronic Catarrh.
MRS SwABTZ JR-, 80 Warren St., Jersey City,
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A real cure for this terrible malady, is the
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
River N ews.

The Annie arrived up last night, and
lett this afternoon on her upward trip.
The Libbie Conger arrived up at 10
O'Clock this morning and left at li:30 AN
The Tidal Wave, having gone to Reed s
Lake, will be due down on Tuesday.
The Arkansas. left St. Louis on Friday
and will be due here on Monday.
The Josephine down, is expected to-
morrow.
The Ben Hershey. passed upwards,
through the draw at o'clock this morn
ing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
CRIME.

MACON, Miss. April 2.-Andrew Macon
James Brown and Samuel Boiler, all color.
ed, was hanged to-day for murder. Eight
thousand were present.
NEW ORLEANS. April "A stay of pro-
ceedlngs has been granted by the Cover
nor in the case of Robert Robertson to be
hanged to-day.
VIcKsBURG, April 2.-Interruption of
telegraphIc communication delays the re-
port as to the execution of Joseph Walker
in East Carroll, La.
BATON ROUGE, April 2.-Gustave
Breaux. colored, was hanged to day for
the murder of jean Cazes. manager of the
Antonio plantation, in Nov. 1879. Bre-
aux assembled the gallows smiling, and
said he had made peace with God and all
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
RocKBRIDGE. ILLINOIS, June I, 1879.

RocKBRIDGE. ILLINOIS, June Z, 1879.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
WISCONSIN.

MHwAUKEE.A April 3.-Sam Whitaker,
convicted of ravishing Mrs. Euma Wich-
alex, was this morning sentenced to IL
years in the state prison.
The Senttners Kewanee special says:
The body of Supervisor Joseph Holub,
was found hanging in his barn. 1t is
suspected he was poisoned and the body
huna to avert suspicion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
NEW YORK.

New YORK. April 3-Bank statement
reserve decrese 81 .27l ,075. Banks now
hold 5000, 900 less than the legal require
meuts.
The vault of the Wesley Methodist
Episcopal church caved in. exposing 70
view an Immense number of bodies, the
rot,ed cofins being broken by falling
bricks,
CoHoEs. April 3.-Last night strikers
assailed tenements occupied by French
operatives, breaking the doors and win
dows, The police force is Intellectual to
protect the workmen, anu special orhcers
are sworn, The mills will be kept running.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03

Wheat-steady; 1 11M cash; 1 10A April; 1871
May.
Corn-weak; fresh 34A cash; soX bid May
36M June.
Oats-weak; 30 cash; aO1S May.
Rye--DuIl.
Barley-Dull.
Whisky-Higher; OF.
Pork-Frmer; 10 60 cash.
Lard-Firm and higher; z 90 cash; z 071s May.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 1000; firm and sc higher; light
4504 so; mixed packing 1904 IS shipping SO
"a IS.
Cattle-Receipts 1000; quiet and steady; ship
ping 0005 20; butchers 00Gs 80, mostly 3 200
8 90,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
Fretfu1 Women,

None ueceive SO much benefit, and none
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an interest in recommending Hop Bitters
as women. 1t is the only remedy peculi-
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shoulders and different parts of the body
feeling of lassitude and dependency. are
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
MARYLAND.

ANNAPOLIS. April IA special COM
mittee of the house of delegates appointed
to investigate the charges against Judge
George A. Pearre, submitted two reports
Three of the committee completely exhon-
Grated Judge; three others state number
OF charges were abandoned by prosecutors
and the Investigation of others did not
warrant impeachment. The reports were
adopted and the committee discharged,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
OHIO.

CINCINNATI April Yesterday even-
ing. in a field on the farm of Samuel
Hardy, near Shaker village, human
skeleton was found. A mau was blowing
and uncovered what he thought was .
root but on investigation found it to be
rubber boot and that it was on the foot of
o dead body. To-day Coroner Carey and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
Weather PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON. April Solicitations for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Colder and cloudy weather with
frequent light rain or snow, variable winds.
mostly northwesterly, and falling followed
by rising barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
DO a Favor to a Sick Frisnd.

If you have friend suffering from any
disorder of the Kidneys send them pack
age of kidney"W ort. and you will make
them happy. Its great tonic power is
especially directed to these diseases, and
it quickly relieves the distress and cures
the disease Have you tried it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
New York Market.
NEW YORK, April3.
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK, Apri3.
FINANCIAL.
Gold ] 00
Moneys
GovernmentA-Higher.
q. 8. Bonds 6e cent s9's 1881. ......... .105L
4M q .UI1a
new oG. .1.U31z
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Spring 91c and winter u C lower; dull
No northwest May 1 2bM01 %: No white May
/ s1101 BIN No red May / s501 S5<; April 1
36A bid.
Corn-Dull: mixed western spot 530s4; do fu-
lures 49152A.
Oats-Firmer; state 4f046; western a9K045.
Pork-Steady; new mess ii so
Lard-Quiet and firm; steam rendered 60.
Whisky-Dull; western 10.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03

ported that Chinese troops have crossed
the Amoor river into Ru ssian territory.
ENGLAND
LONDON, April 3.-A correspondent Of
the Times at Berlin says, in the highest
official circles the prospects of liberal
victory In the parliamentary elections in
England. is regarded with no small fear
and trembling. The universal belief in
Germany is that the peace of Europe
would be much more assured under a Torv
than under Whig government.
The Daily Neaus dispatch from Com
stantinople, says il is quite certain the
assassin of Colonel Commeroff will not be
hanged.
The defeat at York City of James Law
thor, conservative chief secretary for
Ireland, is received with wild delight by
home rulers and nationalists in Ireland.
Sir John Lieboock. liberal, if defeated at
Maidstone, will probably stand for the
kadner district in the event that the Mar
quis of Harrington. liberal, is successful in
northeast Lancashire: the latter having
been elected for the Radner district, and
not for Lancashire, as previously announc-
ed.
The poll for London university opened
the 3lst ultimo and will remain open unit |
the 0tn instant, voting Is viva voice. Up to
noon to day, Robert Lowe, liberal chan
cellor of exchequer in Gladstone's govern
ment received 957 votes. aud A. Charles
494.
FRANCE
PARIS, April 3.-At big colliery ex-
plosion at Anderleus, Belgium, forty two
persons were killed; forty four persons in
the pit escaped.
sGERMANY.
BERLIN, April 4.-Barthelney de St.
HiIaire, one of the vice presidents of the
French senate, has addressed letter 10
the Deutsche Rerue, in which he pays a
warm tribute to Bismarck s. foreign policy.
The fact is significant as being a recogni-
ton of Bismarcks policy by sfriends of the
late Theirs.
A Russian telegram announces arrest of
courier of Prince De Steven, senator, and
secretary of state in princes palace, sus-
pected of completely with the nihilists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-03
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