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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-12-25

,g- The .lm"fican Farmer for December
closes the volume with Il number of great
interest and permanent value. Able men
discuss Fertilizers and F-rtiliZing Mate
rials; the proceedings of Farmers Clubs,
noted for their experience and success are
given; the Live Stock, Dairy. and Poultry
Departments are unusually attractive
Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetable Gardening
have ample space. evidently from prac1iced
hands. Some entertaining grange litera-
ture is presented, including summary of
the National Oranges proceedings. The
Home Department will awake he enthusi-
assn of every lady reader. The Fd'aer has
something for all tastes, and Shonld be 4
regular visitor to every farmers household.
Subscription 81 80 Il year; 81 to clubs of five
or more and to new subscribers received
this month three Nos. of 1880 will he mailed
free. s. SANDS * Son, Baltimore, Md, are
the publishers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-12-25

SUIT OVER AN OLD DELAWAREAN'S PIC
TURE.--An old family full length portrait,
painted by the celebrated artist, Sir Joshua
Reynolds, in London, in 1889, was the sub
ect of litigation, which came up for argu-
Court of Common Pleas. The portrait was
that of Vincent Lockerman, who died in
Dover, Del, in the year 1885. in the old
family mansion, in the paror of which was
hung the painting which was the subject of
the present litigation. The portrait went to
his son Nicholas, who died in the old man
sion in the year 1850, and by his will the
property, including the picture, went to the
five children of his sister Elizabeth Brad
ford, wife OF Thomas Bradford. Rev. Thos.
Bradford, administrator of Nicholas, lived
in the Dover mansion. When he died his
wife retained his portrait until four years
ago, when William Bradford. brother of her
husband got possession of it and refused to
return il. Mrs. Bradford bought and the
master awarded it to her under the provi-
sion of the laws of Delaware that an adj
ministrator can take the personal property
of the deceased at an assessed valuation
and Rev. Mr.. Bradford awaited himself of
this law at a valuation of SO. William
bradford alleges that the Rev Mr. Brad
ford held the portrait in trust for the benefit
of his brother and sister. The present case
is an exception to the masters report on the
ground that the Delaware law giving an
administrator right to personal property
at the assessed valuation is contrary to COM
mon sense and universal law The case is
held under advisement.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-12-25

s5Y7" In Dustin up dis meetn' let me
remark" said Brother Gardner to the
Lime kiln Club dat de pusson who sots
out airly in life to mind his own bizness
will take heap of comfort an cum pur-
ty nigh gittin' rich. De man who walks
straight long, havin' his eyes open to an
take keer of, an de less he squints at the
aXshuns of his Teller travellers de easier
it will be to borrow S. when he egits
pinched. Let us now percolate down
stairs"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

ed to apply the surplus revenue after
providing for the expenditures and accru-
ing interest on the public debt in purchase
OF ponds, which in the present state oi
receipts and expenditures would amour,
90 about 100000 q weak, Heretofore
the amount has been determined by the
actual receipts and expenditures on the
Gay OF purchase. but il is not likely 60 ex-
ceeo $z,O9O,000 per week. He will not
10 any case pay more than the mar
kes price price nor impair ia any way the
resumption fund.
Ihe report of the committee appointed
py the Postmaster General 10 January
.ast to examine into the operations and
snect en- OF the letter express business of
Weiis, Fargo Il Co. has been made public,
in conclusion the committee say; 1T is our
aeioerate opinion that the letter express
business sof Wells, Fargo Il Co. iu all
phases IS at variance with both the spirit
ana letter of the postal law; that its oper>
atlon Is calculated to injure and degrade
the postal service, and that the interests
ana dignity of the Rpstoffoe Department
demands its immediate discontinuance.
we tnlnk, moreover, that the free convey
ance by this company of the correspon-
deuce OF Its banking house and that of the
Western Union Telegraph Company and
the Central Pacific Railroad Company is
a gross wrong to the government aud an
indetensible infraction of the law that
ought not only to be at once int4rdicted.
but for which, if there is any legal mean ns
for, obtaining, the department ought to
seek indemnity.
The Comptroller of Currency has de-
clared dividend of FIVE per cent in favor
OF the creditors of the Central National
Bank, of Chicago, making in all 60 per
cent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

CHEYENNE. March l5.-The Daily
Leader has received tho following special
from the Big Horn postofice. March IA,
via Fort Mckinney, March Is. The set
tlemenls to the north of US are in a great
state of excitemens because of the latest
news regarding the Indians, Gen Miles
sends word from Fort Custer that the
Crows have formed a treaty with the
Sioux. Settlers to the north and west of
Tongue river are coming into Goose Creek
Valley for mutual protection. At Big
Horn postofice all is excitement, which
increases from the fact that there are only
two companies of troops at the post of
Fort Mckinney.
DENVER, Col. March 15.-The Re
paotscdn's Alamosa special says: Re-
liable information of the late Indian depre-
dation has just been received by private
letter dated Silvertop. Colorado, March g.
containing the following. I'VE have news
of terrible Indian massacre near the
Blue mountains Joe Lacom, Joe Chanes
Pat Kane. Bill Trinbrom, Dave Stockham
and several others were killed. Several
bodies have been found and buried. There
is great excitement in Ames valley" The
above named parties were in the locality
of the massacre having gone recently on q
prospecting trip. Therefore the names
of those killed are undoubtedly correct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
KEARN EY.
He Is Sent to Jail for Sax Months and Pinned
$1,000.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16 The police
iudge. this morning, sentenced DENNIS
Kearney, to six months Imprisonment 10
the House OF Correction. and to pay hDe
of one thousand dollars, The magnitude
of the g. utence was surprise to kearDey
who had expected to get off with nomi"
nal punishment.
It is probable be will take the case to
the supreme court on a habe0s corpus.
In passing sentence on kearDey, the
iudge said it was not his duty to punish
the prisoner for similar offences IN the
past, but to confne himself strictly to the
consideration of the present case. tie
would pass judgment without prejudice,
feeling or vindictiveDess, but the sentence
imposed. would Indicate his estimate OF
the gravity of the offence. he then passed
sentence as before stated. kearney
received his sentence in silence, but his
features expressed the utmost surprise
and indignation. He had previously stated
that he expected to get IF with h9e OF
$40 or thereabouis, aud after leaving the
court room. be freely expressed his anger
aud chagrin, dep0unCing the penalty al
outrageous aud claiming that he w0uiO
beat it, Probably in expectation OF
nominal sentence, his counsel had neglect
ed to demand a jury trial, and having DC
recourse in that direction, at once nied an
appeal to the superior court, furnlshinG
bonds In the sum of $4,000. On the street
many expressions of qualification at j udg'
Rixe's action are heard on all sides.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
MraanUEI.

sr. LOUIS. March 16.--The Democratic
state central committee Leld an intorma
meeting here this morning. and discussed
matters relating to the coming. conven-
tions, both for election of delegates &c
Cincinnati. and for the nomination OF state
officers The large number ofDemocratic
politicians from all parts of the state were
present, many of whom desire the conven-
tion for the election OF delegates to Cin-
einpati be put off until after the New
Work Democratic convention has spoken.
wb;le others wish an early time fixed, and
a speedy declaration made. 1t is said
here. that eight members of the commit
taa favor Seymour for president. the
preference of the remainder of the COM
tee not being known.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA. nervous pros
tration, and ali forms of general debility
relieved by taking MENsMAN's PEPTON-
lied BEEF Tonic, the only preparation of
beef containing its entire nutritious prop
critics. II is not mere stimulant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood
making, force-generating, and life-susiain-
ing properties; is invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result of
exhaustion, nervous prostration. overwork.
or acute disease; particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL,
HAZARD Il Co., Proprietors, New York.
Sold " druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
STRIKES,

New York, March I5.-The lock ou.
of men in the piano factories began to- day
Those in enforced idleness voted to demand
fifteen per cent. increased wages before
returning to work
HARRISBURG. March l5.-The puddlers
here are on strike for Sc ton. The
mill owners offer SIS so. The puddlers OF
Reading demand an increase to Sc from
$5 so.
BUFFALO. March I5.-The PuddIers
and Rollers Union, at the iron works
receiving $5 SO per ton, struck to-day for
Sc. 25. Extra police are on duty at the
works.
CHICAGO. March 14,-About 400 fur
niture frame makers made demand this
morning for an advance of fifteen per cen:
10 wages. and it being refused struck
They claim that many hundred men viii
shortly join them, while furniture meu
express confidence that the strike has nc
back bone ard will collapse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
nvEZPr,OwS.

MBorLE. Ala, March l6 Specials from
Rome md Selma say that oveItiows serl-
ously threaten both towns. The Indica-
tiops point to worse food in Selma than
in 1871 or 1875. At Rome the water Is 10
the battery room OF the w. U. Telegraph
Co. and rising.
RICHMOND, March l6-HeaVy rains
have swollen all tributaries OF the James
above here, and q serious food is feared.
Merchants IN the lower part OF the city,
are removing their goods. The river at
Lynchburg has risen about SIX fees % ana
sill rising. The Rivanna river at Char
Iottesyille. is also rising rapidly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
Moffat'S Life Pills,
Phoenix BitterS.

The Most Successful Medicines
in the World.
Established in 1885, by one Of
our Most Eminent Physicians,
and now used throughout North
and South America, with more
pleasing results than any other
Medicine.
MOffat's Life Pills
are purely vegetable; they act
on the Stomach and Liver, and
regulate the entire system and
put all the functions of the body
i'm a healthy condition, and
WARRANTED a certain cure for
all MalariOus Diseases, Torpid
Liver, Impure Blood, Jaundice,
Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, COStiveneSs, NerV.
Gus and Sick Headache, Colds,
Scurvy, General Weakness, and
Fever 81 Ague.
MOffat's Phoenix Bitters
correct the SecretiOns Of the
Stomach, and are a Sure Cure
for SleepIesSness, Nervousness,
Dyspepsia, Female Complaints,
Weakness, Debility, etc.
Thousands Of Certificates are
in our possession giving perfect
CURES effected by these inVaIu-
able medicines, and we are cer-
tain that they will do just what
we have said. 1t is simply ask
ed that the afflicted will TRY
THEM ONCE, their use will con-
vince the most skepticaI.
Pages Climax Salve 25 cents a box.
McHat's Life Pills rs cents a box.
MoiiAt's Phenix Bitters SI.OO bottle.
ey Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
s. Liberty Street New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.


LONDON, March l6.-Gladstope. ad.
dressing crowd at the railway station.
said: II am going to gain a victory. 7
expect to be supported with zeal. such as
will make Scotland an example for the
rest of the kingdom. and l will swoop ont
of their seats, a great many men who now
represent constituency in parliament,
and consign them to that retirement for
which they are more fitted"
Brand, speaker of the house of COM
mons, after the announcement of dissolu
tioD. placed his resignation 10 the hands
OF the premier, on account of i'll health, but
through the solicitation of the government,
he consented TO continue in the perform
ance Of his duties if elected. during the
next parliament.
Gladstone has started on an electioneer-
ing tour through Midlothian.
A meeting of the radical association of
Lambeth. to support Henry Labouchere.
editor of the Truth. for parliament, ended
in free fight. The lights were extin-
guished and chairs and tables broken
Cheers. groans and Kisses, prevented
speaking. An attempt to storm the plat
form was vigorously and successfully re-
sisted, with fists, sticks and chairs.
RUSSIA
ST. PETERSBURG, March 16.-General
Melikof has taken under his control. one
division of the third section privy chancel-
lory, the General D'Armerie, leaving
secret agents subject to orders of the
minister of the interior.
TURKEY
CoNsTANTINOPLE, March 16,-The
brigands who seized Capt, t,Synge and wife,
demand as a primary condition of their
release. that the troops after them be
recalled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
n EW YORK

NEW YORK. March l5.-The coal man.
egers have resolved upon another advance
OF from Is to 30 cents per ton
The annual election of trustees of the
New York Express was held to day On
Saturday james Wilton Brooks. son ot
the late James Brooks. one of the founders
of the paper, was controller of l26 shares
a majority of the stock. but John Kelly
succeeded in obtaining twenty-five of MIR
Brooks shares, which bad been hypotLe
Gated for loan not due until June anc
thereby carried the election.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
Double Sufferers

If the thousands that now have their
rest and comfort destroyed by comp mplicatioD
of Liver and Kidney complaints would
give natures remedy. Kidney W ort, a
rtial they would be speedily cured. 1t acts
on both organs at the same time and there
fore completely fills the bill for perfect
remedy. IF you have a lame back and
disordered Kidneys use it at once. Dom t
neglect them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
SARATOGA SPRINGS Lnlu 30 /,

SARATOGA SPRINGS, July 80. 1879.
Messrs. MORGAN & ALLEN, SO John ST.,
New York City:
Gentlenaers-I consider it duty l owe
mankind to inform you of the benefit /
have derived since last Sunday evening,
when took my first 30 drops of "Consti-
tuition Water" recommended by friend,
it having cured him OF kidney trouble.
have suffered great pain across the small
OF my back, so acute that it would awaken
me out of sound sleep, but, thanks to
your medicine. [ am now entirely well and
have not taken six doses 10 all. Your
remedy is we'll worth $40 per bottle, but
the price. 81, puts it within the reach of
all. Yours truly,
ROBERT CATHCART,
20 West 10th ST., New York City.
Ask your druggist for it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

CHICAGO. March 49, Developments in
the police court this morning, in the case
OF the freight car burglars arrested on
Sunday night. indicate that Chicago
pawnbroker, Joachim. who was murdered
some time ago at Dubuque.was the receiv-
er OF the stolen freight. and was killed by
pals. because of too thorough knowledge
of their crimes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
COMMERCIAL


CHICAGO. March 16
Wheat-Unse'tled and lower; 19X cash; 191
April; 20ss May.
Corn-Weak and easy; S703s1s cash; S61S Apl
39T May.
oats-Weak and heavy; 3OS asked cash; a4s.
bid May.
Rye-TS,
Barley-Hisher; 7S07a.
Pork-stesdy and easier; IL 25 cash II 30 May
Lard-Easiep; 121k cash; 22M May.
Whisky o6.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts q, ,0oo; quiet and steady; ship
ping 5OQ47 IS; packing and light 25G14 so.
Cattle-Receipts 4.S0I; moderately act. We; steady
at decline so05 20; butchers 3004 400: stock
ers 90z14 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

WASHINGTON, March Is Senator Da
Wis. of Illinois, presented the memorial ol
leading merchants of Chicago praying the
enactment of uniform bankruptcy law
Senator Davis, spoke in favor of such g
law.
The resolution of the New York legisla
ture, requesting appropriations for the
Improvement OF communication. was referr-
ed,
On motion of Senator Thurman. the re-
solution offered by Senator Kellogg on
Friday for a committee to investigate news
papers charges against him was laid on
the table. "a yeas. Oemocrats) TO 25 nays
(Republicans).
Senator Edmuuds iintroduced a bill tC
fix the day for a meeting of electors OF
president and vice president, and to pro-
vide for and regulate the counting of votes
for president and vice president, and the
decision of questions arising thereon. Re
ferred TO the select committee on the sub
jects.
At the expiration of the morning hour,
the senate resumed consideration of the
star route deficiency appropriation bill
end Senator Beck continued his remarks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
c,u,, service Ru1es in Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO. March 10. 6.-Presioent
Diaz has issued the order that pre,ec's
and army officers shall abstain from takIns
mart in. or interfering with the political
csmns,en The same rule is applied to
nos,mas.ers and telegraph operators. who
in case of disobedience will be removed
The order enioius perfect freedom OF peo-
nls at nolls without distinction of party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
Old NJ ndfcrd

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lawrence Il
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, 1880-03-16

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and BIacking
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods il always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is cpe OF the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Secretsry
Sherman said to- day that he supposed HE
statement on Friday in regard to the pur-
chase of bonds was as clear ss language
could make it. but it seemed that reports
we're put in circulation that he intended to
buy large amount of bonds in excess of
the surplus revenue. He says he propos-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

WASHINGTON. March l6.-Indications
for the upper Mississippi and lower Miss
ouri valleys: Falling preceded by slightly
higher barometer. In the southern half.
northerly. shifting to warmer southeriy
winds, cloudy or partly cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
CAN ADA.

STRATFoRD. Oot., March 16.-The
stores of j. f. Wilson & Co.. druggists,
j. Welch, jewelIer, A M. Nail & Co., dry
goods. and Miss Burns, dry goods and
millinery, burned Loss, $4,000; par
italy insured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD. Conn, March l6-Judge
Baardsley denied the petition H, L.
Goodwin for an injunction TO prevent the
use OF free passes on the New York, New
haven and Hartford railroad by members
of the legislature.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

Ladiesi Physicians and chemists have
analyzed Pozzoni's nedicated complexion
powder and recommend its use to their
wives and lady friends. What better
could be said of it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
w Workingmen.

Before you begin yonr heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation. your
system needs cleansing and strengthening
to prevent an attack of Ague. Bilious or
Spring sickness that will unfit you for a
seasons work. You will save time, much
sickness and great expense if you will use
one bottle of Hop Bitters in your family
this month. Don't wait. See another
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
Climax! Climax

Pages Climax SalVe,
A Family Blessing for rs cents.
1t heals without scar. Ne
family should be without it.
We WARRANT it to CURE
Sores, Ulcers, ScrOfula Sores,
Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Sore
Breasts or Nipples, Erysipelas,
Swollen Glands, Inflamed Eyes,
ScaldS, Burns, Cuts, Bruises,
Fistula, Piles, BOiIs, Chilblains,
Frosted Feet, COrns, and all GU
taneOuS diseases on man OR beast.
1t has been used over twenty
five years, without one failure.
1t has no parallel-haVing per-
fectly eradicated disease, and
healed after all other remedies
had failed. 1t is a compound Of
Arnica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and put up in larger
boxes for the same price than any
other Ointment.
EE Sold by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March I6.-The presi-
dent to day confirmed the sentence of dis-
mlssal. In the case of Major Reno.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

Our LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic OF any female preparation. and only
costs fifty CENTS per bottle. Sold by G.
Speidel. Rock Island and Richards &
| Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
PEERLESS CORN STARCH.

For Ice Cream, Puddngs, Blanc Mango, Etc, 1t
Is the most delicious of ali preparations. On ac-
count of Its purity eminent physicians consider it
preferable to Bermuda Arrow Root for chi dren
and invalids. Sold by all grocers' Samples sent
free to all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16

The Peerless Gloss Starch is far superior to all
other Starches for family use in dressing Linens,
Iaces and all fine fabrics, ii produces beautiful
soft, silken gloss. more lasting anu preIerape 10
the ordinary Starches.
See what Prof. Charles seeley, P.L.D, OF 81
Park Row New York. says:
az And the samples received from you OF your
Peerless Gloss Starch to be of the finest qual
ity and to he OF purity as nearly absolute as 1s
practically obtained bv most approved process
Is Of Manufacture. This opinion is based upon
examination by means of chemical tests and the
ing yours) OF well known brands Of Starch"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
XLVI CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. March I6.--A session
has been ordered Saturday next, for de-
bate only, on the funding bill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-16
New York Market.

NEW YORK. March 16
FINANCIAL.
Gold on
Money-516
Governmente-Steady
o. 8. Bonds go cent eos 1881
OI1s
i.
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Spring H01c and winter NC better
quiet; No north west May 1 3sA; No / white
~ bid Narch
Corn-Cash NC lower; futures quiet and steady
ml1ed western spot s9G5sh futures 53A0b7k.
Oats-Shade easier; western 466l49M.
Pork-Quiet; old mess IL bo61I rs.
Lard Dull and weak: steam rendered z 67H.
Whisky-1 TO-