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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
NERR ASKA
The Democratic Platform.

sOMAHA, April 1.-The Democratic
convention Of Nebraska, adjourned at
Columbus at IL O'Clock this morDibg.
The following resolutions were adopted
Whereas, In the Presidential campaign
of 1875 all the historical Democratic poll
tics of sound finance, home rule and pur1-
ty of administration were in issue and at
stake in the candidacy of Samual j. Til
den, and,
Whereas, In that campaign tho Demo
cratic party raised the only standard
under which it merits victory. and
Whereas, In the Republican frauds by
which the country was basely cheated of
its wish and robbed of its elected choice,
the whole republic was displeased and our
institutions injured therefore
Resolved, That the Democratic party
of Nebraska pledges itself to the eeaseless
execration, pursuit and punishment of all
authors. aiders. abettors, allies and beneti
ciaries of that fraud and promises all its
strength<o the vindication Of that major
ity ssrule which alone can perpetuate a
Democratic form of government.
Resolved. That recognizing all Demo-
cratic EIeaders as pledged to right the
wrong done in the theft of the Presidency,
we pledged to our standard bearers our
united support in such measures as may
again bring in issue the questions of 1876
aud may provide for their most certain
vindcation against the crimes in 1876
which struck down 1.-THE elected President
despoiled him of his great office, deprived
the republic of beneficial Democratic
government and majority rule during
the current Presidency.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
Last Nights Dispatches.
xLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE,

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The imme-
diate deficiency bill was considered, and
Mr. ~ imuDd- opposed II, giving reasons
theruicr. lie reviewed the registrations
of the extra session, the attempts at nulli.
fication and repeal, read from the Presi-
dent's vetoes, referred TO the adjournmen,
without provision for the pay OF persons
charged with the maintenance of peace
and the execution of the laws, and now,
after the United States Marshals have
been obliged at private expense to per-
form their duties and after Congress has
been in session four months. a so called
deficiency bill is reached to pay them the
back money they have advanced out of
their own pockets to carry on the govern
ment, but the condition is imposed that
this shametully overdue debt shall be paid
only upon further paralysis or emascula-
ton of the election laws. He then made
an argument against the appointment OF
deputies by courts showing the inconveu
ience, impracticability and Improperly of
such law, which was in fact designed to
practically anDul the existing law. He
also opposed the provision for the appoint
ment of deputies from the different pollti--
cal parties and said it would be as sensible
to provide for Democratic and Republl-
can Colonel in each militia regiment. Poll
tics should be wholly separated from this
matter. He did not recollect a single
statute passed during the rebellion for
the preservation of liberty and the exc"
cution OF justice and the .protectIon of
equal rights, that had not been assail-
ed here. He referred to Mr. Beck's
artful test oath repeal bill, which
was merely a rebel treasury grab bill.
Whether design or accident that was its
effect. There was Mr.. Whites bill to
reorganlze the jurisdiction OF the United
States courts, MIR, Bayard's to repeal the
law for disappointment of supervisors of
elections and preventing United States
marshals from arresting United States
criminals ON election day, the effect of
which would be to give the ballot boxes to
the ballot box suffers and mobs where
such existed, Mr.. McDonald's s bill declar-
president of the United States shall not
be commander chief of the army. He
again denounced the shameful proceeding
OF attacking condition to parliament of
past due debt and appealed to the Demo-
Gratis not to press that question He want
ed no sham. but peace that is real, a
good dyorder that is equal and fair and fra
ternal, what the name implies. He wanted
personal freedom, security and fair cleo
tious.
Mr.. Eaten defended the Democratic
party as the constitutional party. repeating
laws when found He
depicted the depraved men who have been
appointed supervisors OF elections and said
they should do so no more.
The bill then passed, 50 to 81. a party
vote.
The Geneva award bill was made unfn-
ished business
The bill ratiiying the agreement with
the utes was then taken up and after an
executive session. adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 2 Hearing of the
distillers and rectihers before the commit
tee of. Ways and Means, was concluded to-
day, Adolph Woolner. distiler of Peo-
ria, opposed the Carlisle bill, which
ought to be entitled a bill to disturb the
internal revenue. to give distiIers and
curers of fine whiskies bonus of lSa per
cent of the tax, and additional inducement
to defraud the government of another l8$
percent of the tax. He argued that,
under the present law, the revenue from
whisky swas very closely collected, and
trade was prosperous, and under the pro-
posed bill. destilers who had three years
in which to pay tax, would pay the tax of
20 cents less per gallon than the man who
paid his tax at once, and that this princi-
pie was contrary to all rules of trade, The
result of the bill would be to abandon the
system of cash edown to the tax
payer. The great danger, however,
to commit fraud. Trade needed no relief
and the best thing to be done, was to let
we'll enough alone. These views were
reinforced by w. r. Bush, Peoria, and I.
q. Mcnamara. Cincinnati. The bill was
advocated by Thomas, of Louisville. and
Henry S. Hannes, Philadelphia. The latter
said he had lost $3.50 900 ten years ago in
consequence of au unexpected change of
the laws in 80 forcing all goods out of
bond on given day. He had siOce organ
ized the present company with capital of
81 900. 900 and that was also gone. Pend"
ing debate on the bill, which was advoeat-
ed by Kirkwood and Carpenter and oppos-
ed by Platt, Logan and IsgalIs, the morn
ing hour expired and consideration was
resumed of the bill ratifying the Ute
agreement, which was explained and sup
ported by Coke
James NJ Y. Stone. colored. was hanged
to-day for the murder of his wife last
October. He was formerly janitor 10 the
New York associated press office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
OHIO,

CUYAHoGA, April 2,-Some Of the bond
holders in Chicago d Pacific railroad not
included in the syndicate, which proposes
to lease the road to the Chicago, Milwan"
kee & St. Paul company applied 10 the u.
s. court this morning to Judge Blodgett
for an Injunction to restrain the syndicat e
from voting for the lease on the ground
that they would be preiudieed in their
interests. by such leases transfer. Judge
Blodgett refused to grant the Injunction,
but said he would hear arguments after
the lease shall have been cansQmmated, as
to what disposition shall be made Of the
money to be paid by the lessee The meet
ing of the syndicate is now progressing.
and the lease will doubtless be confirme :
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The bill en-
titled, an act to complete the Pacific rail-
way system and for other purposes, re-
ported to this house to-day by Mr.. Chal-
mers. proposes a radical departure from
all former methods of railroad Legislation
IL Proposes 10 restore to the government
f06 400 900 acres of public land heretofore
granted to the Southern Pacific. Northern
Pacific and Atiautic & Pacific railways,
and froGi their sele average Of two dollars
per acre to realize two or three millions to
constitute a public improvement fund,
from which loans are to be made to these
roads on certain conditions. Provision is
made not to Interfere With homestead en
tries, and at the same time to treat with
justice and equity those companies who loot
legal claims to their land grants during the
great financial crisis.
A delegation of colored men from st.
Louis, consisting of j. Milton Turner,
ex United States Minister to Siberia. j.
T. Smith, Charles II. Taney, j. w. VIII.
sou aud Alfred Carter called upan the
President to-day and represented to
him that the negro vote of the state of
Missouri is entirely unrepresenfed 10
any official position 10 that state, and that
the Uegre vote apd the German vote
together comprise The bulk of the Repub-
lioau vote of the state: that the negro
vote amounted to 10000. and controls
two if not three Congressional districts
that If the President would elevate a
eoivred man tn a responsible official
position 10 Missouri it would reunite the
colered people who are now disaffected
on account of having to carry tho burdens
of the party without recognition. The
President said he was in favor of doing
all he could. for the colored people, and
gave Wilson a copy of the following
letter to government. officer written BY
himself May T. 1877.
Dear Sir:-The appointment of colored
men to positions under you for which ]
they are qualified will tend to secure to
their race consideration and and will
diminish race prejudice. The other
elements ofyour population are, of course
not to- be overlooked. Sabordipata
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
PENNSYLVANIA.

BRADFORD, Pa. April 2 2-Rohert But
Ter, tried for the murder of his brother
Henry, October 7th. has been convicted OF
murder in the second degree. sDG seq
fenced to eight yearr solitary confinement
in the western PennsE lvanIs pcnitentIary
BRADFORD. Pa April To day Is
buildings, including the Academy of
Music and the TitusVille House, on Main
street, and the Webster House, burned.
Loss. $I5O,OOO; insured Il started in
Sawyer's saloon. The Cary House. Holmes
liquor store, Wright's grocery, Washing
ton House, HanIon's Hotel. Miohael's
clothing store, are among the burned.
james Williams, of Dunkirk, was burned
to death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
GEOGRAPHIC. {:
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, April 2.-The Telegraph says
yesterdays elections afford undoubted
encouragement 10 the Liberals but it is
significant that the city of London, must
be held to outweigh a dozen petty bor-
roughs.
The Times says notwithstanding the
generally adverse character of the returns.
it is evident they are far from involving
that wholesalel condemnation :of the gov
ernment tor which some liberal speakers
have argued. 10 this respect the returns
offer CONSPICUOUS contrast to those of
IA or '68.
by large majorities. The liberal vote so
far is 1900 tory votes 52I 900 increase
for liberals over last election l54 900, and
for teries $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
A MAMMOTH EMPORIUM
Brief Sketch of the Largest, Finest
and Best Appointed Wholesale
Millinery and Notion House
in the World.

In speaking of Chicagos advantages as q COM
mercial center and distributing point TO the great
Northwest, the Tribune last Spring, fully recog-
nized and commented upon the importance Of the
enterprise and push exhibited by Messrs o. r.
Keith & Co, q representative wholesale millinery
and notion finn, who had just then moved into
the newly completed building, corner Wabash av-
enue and Monroe st. This was an undertaking OF
more than ordinary commercial magnitude and
importance TO Chicago, which we are happy 70
announce thus far has bountifully fulfilled, and
more too, the many predictions then made by the
Tribune regarding its need and success Nor
could such an undertaking have been placed ia
hands more likely OF success twenty-five years
in the wholesale trade here, and with an almost
unlimited capital; buying their domestics in vast
quantities from manufacturers and for cash, and
directly importing their foreign goods through the
Chicago Custom House. it has enabled them TO af.
fer unusual inducements, in styles well as
prices until their vast and rapidly increasing bust
six-story 40-foot store just south, giving them
the entire massive stone building, l6Oxis0 feet
six stories high, lighted on three sides and by
immense skylightss besides, making six of the
largest. lightest finest (and we may add most
completely filed salesrooms in this II not In any
country in the world every one of which are as
easy Of access as the main floor, with their ample
elevator system. Some idea OF its dimensions may
be formed from the fact that over four acres Of
flooring is completely filed, and too, with goods,
many of them the very choicest in the world.
The basement is used for receiving and packing,
while the 1st floor fairly groans with silks satns
flowers, ribbons, feathers birds, and ornaments OF
every known shape, variety. shade or texture.
The Ind, Sd and 4th floors are given up exclusively
TO the notion, hosiery. white goods. and woolen
and flannel departments, any one of which would
make snug business for many houses. Their
notion stock Is particularly attractive this Spring
Nothing like it has ever before been seen In the
West. Their annual Opening" just occurred,
many coming hundreds of miles. In a word this
is a Chicago enterprise, organized and managed
fail TO retain the popular favor it now enjoys
throughout the Northwest --Chfcd0O TTS51tnc,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
Climax! Climax

RACES Climax SaIVe,
A Family Blessing for rs cents.
II heals without a scar. No
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, Infiamed Eyes,
ScaIds, Burns, Cuts, Bruises,
Fistula, Piles, BOils, 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
ATnica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and put up i'm larger
boxes for the same price than any
other Ointment.
e1y- Sold by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 2.-The
announcement of the success of the Liberals
in England has produced considerable
satisfaction in political cercles there, The
indefinite postponedment of General Sko-
belotf's departure, together with the belief
that no actual expedition to Turkestau
will be undertaken this year, as well as the
despatch of the Russian division to Kuld-
ia. ere regarded as significant OF the
indecision existing in Russian ministerial
circles. probably in view of the possible
results to be obtained by the ultimate
success of the English liberals
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
INDIANS. ).

DENVER. Col, April 2.-The Times
Sa nta Fe, n II dispatch of March 23d,
says a small raidiDg party of Apaches
Ca aptured and killed a soldier of the 9th
cavalry, who was carrying dispatches from
Fort Craig to Capt. Hooker'S battalion on
the San Mateo mountains They then
attacked San Jose, small village about
IT miles from the Rio Grande, bat two
soldiers of tbe 9th cavalry and several
Mexicans went out and fought them.
driving them eff. One soldier aud Cne
Mexican being killed In the fight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
RoCKBRIDGE, ILLINOIS, June 7, 1879.

RoCKBRIDGE, ILLINOIS, June 7, 1879.
Messrs. MORGAN & ALLEN. SO John st.
New York City:
Dear StrS-EnclOsed we send you testi-
monial of the seficacy of your "Constitu.
ton Water" by Hon. j. VI. P. WASH
BURNE. of this State-extensiveIy known
throughout the United States-which you
are at perfect liberty to publish for the
benefit of suffering humanity,
Yours respectfully
j. KEELY & Co.
Messrs. KEELY & Co:
Sirs-The Constitution Water"
bought of you is good medicine, and ]
cheerfully recommend it TO those afflicted
with the diseases it is intended to cure.
Respectfully yours,
j. M. L. WAsHBURNE
Ask your druggist for il.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, April 2-The Galveston
Ne,us special from Minola, Texas. says.
very heavy rains have caused the river to
rise. and one hundred ands fifty feet of the
embankment on Buck Creek, between
here and Tyler. has been washed away
Passengers came through and returned by
hand car.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02

FROM HARRY HILL: the Cham pion
Wrestler No. 26 East Houston Street, N
VI know of the remedy that will so
quickly remove the disoolorations OF the
skin resulting from injaries, soreness ard
pains of the joints, muscles and bones, the
result of violent and continued exercise.
as Giles LinimeDt lodide Ammonia.
have used it myself and have seen it used
by others and recommend its to all ath-
letcs.
GILES PILLS cures Billiousness,
Sold by all druggists, Send for pamrh-
let,
DR.. GILES,
10 West Broadway. N. Z.
Trial size Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
Ki6uey Diseases.

Kidney diseases sffiict greater part of
the human race. and they are constantly
on the increase, but where the virtues of
Kidney-W Wort have become known they
are held in check aud speedily cured.
Let those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff, give this
great remedy a trial and be cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
PONDS ExTRAcr.-During severe and

PONDS ExTRACT.-During severe and
changeable weather no one subject to
Rheumatic Pains should be one day with
out PoND's EXTRACT. 1t is of the greatest
benefit for both Chronic and Acute or In
f1ammatory Rheumatism. The appica-
ton of PONDS EXTRACT is wonderfully
soothing. and seems to possess decided
anodyne properties. The pain, lameness
and soreness are relieved, and the entire
disease often cut short and subdued For
sale everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02

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 and 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, 1880-04-02

OHICAaO. April 2.
Wheat-steady: generally lower; closing nrm
11h cash; 1 11A April; 13H bid May
Corn Unsettled; closing hrmer; fresh 34AG135k
cash; 32ls April; 362S Nav; 365S bid June.
Oats-Weak; 26D261S cash; 301z May.
Rye-Snchanged.
Barley-Unchanged
Whieky-1 GO
Pork 10 IS cash: 10 80 May
Lard-Firmer; 95 cash; 02H bid May; 7 l21S
June.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reeeipts 18,u00; &c lower; closing active
decline recorded; light 2504 45; mixed packing
1894 so; shipping so
Cattle-Receipts 400; slow on account OF wet
weather; shipping steady OC05 90: butchers 90
3 90; steers 00G4a 90; stockers DOGS 20.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
FretfaI Women.

None ueceive so much benefit, and none
are so profoundly grateful and show such
an interest 10 commencing 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 10 the back or kidneys pain in the
shoulders and different parts of the body
a feeling of lassitude and'despondency are
all readily removed by these Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
From Hon. andrew Cornwall,

Ex- MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE, NEW
York STATE.
ALEXANDRIA BAY. Jan, 3, 1880
Fl. FL Warner 4 Go:
GENTS: | have been troubled with
kidney difficulty for the last three ycare.
and in October last had very severe at
tack [ then commenced taking your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure and obtained
relief at once have used two bottles
and feel as we'll as ever. and shall always
keep supply of Warmers Safe Kidney
aud Liver Cure IN the house.
Yours truly, A. CORNWALL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only a strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers in Rock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE. April 2.-Robert Ander-
son white: ):forE wife murder, and Charles
Webster, (coloredl for the rape of a
child. were hanged here this morning;
execution private.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
UEw ToRK.

Troy, April 2.-The regalia mauufac.
tory of j. Z. pettis & Co.. burned. Loss
$50. COO; insured.
BUFFALO. April 2-Supt. Kammerer
mas bnrned and three men severely hurt
hu fha explosioa of boiler at Chllds steam
forge tho building was largely demolished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. April 2-Indications for
the northwest, rainy weather and winds
mostly southeasterly. higher temperature,
stationary or falling barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02

For over fifty years Redding's Russia
Salve has been acknowledged the leading
remedy for all flesh wounds and skin dis
eases. Fl. B. Clafin. the great New York
dry goods merchant, pronounces it ''the
best remedy / have ever used
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02

appointments should be arranged SO as to
harmonize and meet the wishes and
approval of all calasses Of good citizens
and at the same time proma,e the effici~
ency of the service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
rHwIERsEY

soUTH AMBoY, April 1.-Two to three
thousand acres of wood land was .iRniteo
by a Pennsylvania railroad locomotive, ana
burned over the choppers houses lmpie-
ments all consumed, loss heavy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
VERMONT

WINDSOR, VT, April 2.-Edward Tatro
was hanged to day for the murder of Mrs.
Butler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
MASSACHUSETTS,.

BOSTON. April Geo. Punchard, q
we'll known editer and traveller, died, aged
IA years
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
TEX

GALVESTON, April 2 Bad health anu
inability to pay his debts, caused HenTg
Lowell. D we'll known contractor, TO snoot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
xLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The vice-pres
ldent presented communication from the
secretary of war recommending the appro,
priation of $4,000 for a new military post
between Forts Custer and Assenobine
Senator Coekrells bill for the Brazil
mail service was referred to the postal
com mIttee.
The bill was reported adversely for the
pension of Jesse 4. Pharr. and was con
sidered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02

Printing and binding executed neat
euick and che.p at TIE ARGUsOFFIoR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
CITY ELECTIOH!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVES THAT ON TIE
~ 9th day OF April xt. al the following Voting
Places, in the City OF kock Island election will
be held for
One Mayor for year,
: One City Attorney for year.
One City Treasurer for year.
One City Clerk for ye: r.
Two Aldermen, First Ward for years
Two Aldermen, Second Ward for years
Two Aldermen, Third Ward for years
Two Aldermen, Fourth Ward for years.
Two Aldermen, Fifth Wafd for years.
One Township Supervisor for year.
Two Assistant Township Supervisors, for year
One Township Assessor. for year.
One Township Collector, for year.
PLACES OF voTINGTo BE AS FOLLOWS:
First Ward Hose House.
Second Ward-Hose House.
Third Ward-Hose House.
Fourth Ward-Hose House.
Fifth Ward-Hose House.
The Election will be opened at O'Clock IN the
morning and continue open until z O'Clock ia the
afternoon of the same day
Dated at Rcck Island this Sfh day OF March, 1850
-.,s. za50HN u. REED
spotd City Clerk,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-02
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON April 2.-On motion of
Mr.. Blackburn the khouse went into COM
mittee on the star service bill debate TO
close at NJ