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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
Rock Island. Illinois. FRIDAY. April 80. 1880
POLITICAL.

| COLUMBIA. April 29.-The Republican
convention was in session till o'clock thil
morning. Resolutions denouucipg the
outrages at West Point were a source o
animated debate, and without action the
convention. after electiDg delegates e
Chlcago, adjourned till o'clock this morn.
ing, when the Whitaker resolutions passed
resolutions condemning the bestowal oil
ieoeral patronage on Democrats also
passed. Resolutions that in the event OF
Grant not being the nominee delegates
should support Blaine, but 10 no contin-
Rency vote for Sherman. was tabled.
HOLLY SPRING's. Miss, April 20. A
gentleman of this city has received from
Coi. ManDlng letter, which will be
published to morrow. containing a full
statement of the facts in the Donnelly-
w ashourne contest, out of which the Man.
nlng-Sprlnger controversy arose. After
briefly alluding to the merits of said
contest, Manning details the conversations
which Springer had with him as to the
action OF the majority of the sub committee
on the returns from Isanti county, Spring
er assurance to him that he would vote in
SAID committee to sustain that action and
iaoor to convince the doubling committee
men OF Its correctness. Manning then
compares the statements made by Sprin-
ger to Armfeid. Etter, the New York
Tribune reporter, Spear. Weaver and
himself, and demonstrates the truth of the
following five charges with which the
letter concludes:
l. In making utterly false statements
to me as to his position in the Donnelly-
Washburne case. and in deceiviug me
time and again as to the vote he proposed
to give on the resolution to seat Donnelly>
2, In pretending to me that he was
working with Pfeister, Spear and Weaver
to induce them TO vote te seat Donnelly,
when he was really working with them to
induce them to vote against seating Dom
nelly. 3, In making pair with Mr.. Cal
kins, which was really bundle of false
hoods and double dealings. 4, In pretend
ing to reporter of the New York Tribune
on April that he was too good and pure
to permit the election committee to be
used as machine to manufacture q De-
mocratic President, while on the sane
day he assured Mr., Armfeld that he was
ready to have voted at any time to have
seated Donnelly, and SO have helped make
a Democratic President if only bis vote
wou Id have accomplished that result. 5,
In declaring to Mr. Calkins that he was
in favor of seating Donnelly whenever his
vote would not seat him, but at no other
time. while he told Armfeld that he was
ready to vote for Donnelly whenever his
vote would seat him, but at no other time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
The .wntttaksr Case.

WEST POINT, April 30.-In the Whit
taker inquiry case, Hagen the expert said !:
Il am prepared to testify that the hand
writing of specimens numbered 8, aud
10 is the handwriting of the person who
wrote the note and contents addressed to
Cadet Whitaker. Replying to ques-
ton, Hagen stated he had noticed some
attempts to disguise in one other hand
writing. than that of anonymous note hand
writing 10 one of the sentences submitted.
He had asked for additional specimens OF
this hand, and found in it one or two re-
sem blaDces to anonymous note. but not
sufficient to warrant an opinion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
Last Nights Dispatches.
SENATE,

WASHINGTON, A pril ga bill was
introduced by MIR. Teller TO grant titles
TO lands patented by the United States.
A joint resolution authorizing the
President to call an international sanitary
conference. passed.
The Senate considered the calendar.
Mr.. Allison's amendments to the bill
establishing a retired list for non-com-
missioned officers. directing the President
to appoint two oolored cadets each year
was debated during the morning hour,
after which the Indian appropriation bill
was taken up,
Mr.. Coke offered an amendment
authorizing the purchase OF supplies
| manufactured at Indian training schools
whenever advantageous. Adopted,
Tie bill was reported back to the
Senate,
Mr. Plumb's amendment .approprikting
S5 600 for seeds and implements for the
Cheyennes was adopted.
An amendment striking out the clause
abolishing the Indian com mission, was
agreed to-S4 to % All other amend
ments we're agreed TO 10 bulk and the bill
passed.
The report OF the conference on the
immediate deficiency sbill was taken up.
Ii reduces the amount in the aggregate
$237, 900. Agreed to.
HOUSE
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The confer
ence report on the special deficiency bill
was agreed to.
The Senate amendments TO the post
route bill was agreed to.
The House went into committee on the
internal revenue bill.
Mr.. Carlisle submitted an amendment
to the leakage clause of the bill, providing
that proof of distilled spirits shall not in
any case be computed at the time of with.
drawsl at less than 100 per cent, and in
case it shall appear on such re-guaging
that the proof of such spirits is less than
100 per cent, the distiller or owner shall
pay the tax on nine gallons,
Mr.. Armfield submitted an amendment
providing that the tax on spirits distilled
from corn, wheat, rye, barley or other
grains. or any mixture thereof with other
substances, after the 1st of January, 1881
shall be fifty cents per gallon. and re-
pealing all laws imposing any tax on
spirits distilled exclusively from apples,
peaches. pears, grapes or other fruit.
Rejected.
Several amendments to Mr.. Carlisle's
amendment were offered. bearing on
peach, apple and grape distillation but
were all rejected and Mr.. .Carlisles amend
ment was adopted. The committee re-
fused to strike out the leakage section.
Mr.. Cabell moved an amendment pro-
viding for the trial of revenue offenders
in their respective counties. Ruled out.
The committee rose and the House took
a recess.
EVENING SEssIoN-The House met at
7, 80 and immediately went into Commit
tee of the Whole. Stevenson in the chair
on the bill organizing a court of pensions.
After general debate the committee rose
and the House adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

OhlOAdOs april COs
Wheat-strong and higher; 13X cash; 1sK
May; 11% June.
Corn-Firm but irregular; 36h cash and May
369s bid June.
Oats Firm: 299S cash and May.
Rye-74K075.
Ba fley-S0.
Whtsky-1 on.
Pork-stronger; 10 10 cash; 10 2sH June; 10 ss1f
July.
Lard-steady; 90 cash O5 June.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Receipts "a 600; light IS; mixed packing
1904 20; shipping 1904 IS.
Cattle-Receipte 5, 200; shade more life but un-
changed; shipping 00Q4 S5; for common to good
butchers steady; cows 0OD3 20; bulls O0Gl2 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
FIR ES.

ST LOUIS. April 80. The Post Dispatch
j Jacksonville Ill.,, special says the most.
disastrous fire in the history of the city
brokelout there at two o'clock this morning.
and destroyedimost of.the business houses
on the south side of the square. The
heaviest losers are Wadsworth IL Peterson,
hardware; Matheson & Brennon hardware
and Stoves DIR. Brown drugs; and w.
Harrison. Losses not stated; partial list
of insurance foots UP $40 600.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. April S0.-Two
hotels are burning here. Help has been
sent for to all surrounding cities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
new YORK.

NEW YORK. April 30 Arrived, Neva-
da from Liverpool,
The storm on the second night was the
severest in years. All steamers for the
city sought anchorage.
From all along the coast from Long
Brrnch to New Brunswick como reports
of wrecks of smaller craft. The storm
was very severe on the Hudson; the gale
continues to-day but is off shore.
Six ocean steamers arrived to-day
BRINGING 1886 immigrants from all parts
OF Europe. Total arrivals for April
Castle Garden in one month
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
Better Times,

The business revival and new era of
prosperity which is now fairly inaugurated
is in keeping with the increased health
and happiness seen all over the land, and
is one of the results obtained from the
of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. The changes wrought by
this remedy" says Rev. DIR. Harvey.
''seem but little less than miraculous.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
"x Don't Wants Plaa.er >,

said sick man to druggist cant you
give me something to cure me" His
symptoms were lame back and disorder
ed urine. and were sure indication of
kidney disease. The druggists told him
to use Kidney ort and in short time it
effects a complete cure. Have you these
symptoms? Then get box to-day-be,
fore you become incurabIe. It is the cure
safe and sure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
LIVE STOCK
milwaukee Market.

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
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
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.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
New York June II. 1879. !

311 East IA St.
Messrs. MORGAN & ALLEN. SO John ST..
New York City:
Gentlemen i thank you from all my
heart for the benefit have received from
your medicine, the CONSTITUTION Water
It has entirely cured me of my disease of
of long standing Inflammation and catarrh
OF the bladder. Very truly yours.
Rev. I. p. FEIGLE.
Ask your dIuggist for it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

a simple, pure. harmless remedy. thai
cures every time. and prevents disease By
keeping the blood pure, stomach regular
kidneys and liver active. is the greates
blessing ever conferred upon man. HoI
Bitters is that remedy. aud its proprietort
are being blessed by thousands who have
been saved and cured by it. Will you try
it? See another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

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
irm 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, 1880-04-30

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medford Rum from Daniel Lswrence Il
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers in Rock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence u Sons genuine old
Medfnrd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
w WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN,April 3O-The president
has nominated Orange Ferriss I'd auditor
OF the treasury.
At the cabinet meeting to-day the
president rendered to Post Master General
Key, the u. s. judgeship for the eastern
and middle districts of Tennessee, which
was accented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

Many cosmetics for the complexion have
from time to time been put upon the mar
ket. But none have stood the test as
has Pozzoni's medicated complexion pow
der, it is an absolute curotiue for blotches
discolorations ..freckles, etc. For sale by
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
a Domestic Bro1l

Can always be avoided by providing your
self with Gillet's Cream Tartar Baking
Powder, it is so much stronger, lis absolut-
ly pure) and is in the end. if you care for
health, cheaper than any other,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
xLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. April Reconsideration
was resumed of the bill establishing a re-
tired list for on-cOmmissioned officers,
the pending question being on Senator
Allison's amendment for the appointment
Of two colored cadets by the president 10
West Point.
The morning hour expired and the
naval appropriation bill was taken up.
Senator Eaton stated the senate COM,
mittee on appropriations made no amend
ments and thought there would be no
discussion.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON April 30--Mr. King
said he would call up the question of the
Monroe doctrine on Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
MARvT.Aun

BALTIMORE. April 30.-From to- NOR
row until Nov. l. all vessels except those
from parts in tho United States north Of
Cape Henry. will be required to stop at
quarantine until examined.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30.-The su-
preme court ordered writ of habeas corr
pus in the case of Denis Kearney, return
able before the supreme court May 11th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
waetner rropaptliries.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-lndicationss
for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Rising, followed by stationary or
falling barometer. northerly winds. shifting
TO warmer southerly. with partly cloudy
Weathar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
rRANcE

PARIS. April 30.-The chamber OF
deputies resolved to reduce the duty on
unrefned petroleum to ten francs. ana
reduced to fifteen francs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS. April 30.-The Vulcan
steel works resume operations at the COM
pany's prices.
Las Vegas dispatches deny the report
of Joseph Browns murder by the lndians'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
PENNsYLvANIA.

HARRISBURG. April 30-The board of
psrdons recommend the pardon of
Kemble, Salter. Petrol. Crawford aud
Rumberger from imprisonment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
TnHamad Gums

are instantly relieved. and will be rer-
manently cured by the use of fSOZODONT.
The wider it is known. the better it is lik-
ed. Its history is one long. continuous
record of success as a beneficial and most
fragrant wash. Other preparations for
the teeth have appeared and passed
away. but SOZODONT remains.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

Toys are easily meuded, and strongly
by SPALDING's s GLUE It is always ready
to be used, any may justly be termed
'Semper paratus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
ENGLAND

LONDON, April 3O.-Sir A D. Hayter.
has been appointed junior Lord of the
treasury, and Lord Kensington. controller
of the household.
Abdurrshaman Kahn, announces his
readiness to submit 10 the British. He
has remitted part of the revenue of Tur-
kessan, pending the English settlement.
The one thousand guineas stakes for
three year old fllies. at New Market, was
won by Elizabeth. Versigy second, Eva
sine third.
The new members OF tie house of COM
mons were sworn in to day, Those objec-
ting TO take the oath were permitted to
affirm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
TELEGR.APHIC.
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERsB URG. April 30. "A revolu-
zionist named Sastha, who robbed the
treasury of Kherson last summer, has
been arrested.
A large Dumber of Nihilists have left
Russia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
COMMERCIAL

Wheat-Spring quiet and firm; winter 111kc
better; No white May 9301 23& No red spot
2sA; do May 26A@1 27A; June 2s01 25K.
Corn-Cash dull and shade easier; futures triie
better; quiet; mixed western spot 51352A; do 70 :
lures 47Q47h.
Oats-AboHt steady; western 390AS.
Pork-Quiet; new mess 10 co.
LardIDull; steam rendered S5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
SO LOTS

IN HIGH GROUND; GOOD VIEW OF RIVER
" and Island; near Railroad Depot and Shops.
CORNELIUS LYNDE.
Cat Mitchell q Lynde's Bank) 4-2Sd6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
IRELAND.

DUBLIN. April 3O.-Capt. Potter and
eight other officers of the ship CoDstalIa~
ton, will attend the Mansion House ball
and participate. in the Galway festivities.
A disorderly land meeting took place
last night in the Rotunda ParnelI presided
and some personal encounters occurred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
HlE,Z5iIEIK!II!|I[IIl[II'I3 HlE!l',Z!|I57IlI 1 l[Il[l'IZ,3

physicians say it is a PERFECT SUBSTI-
properties, and produces no disagreeable effect.
DOSE THE SAME AS SULPHATE QUINISE
Sold by all Druggists or sent by mail price SIS
per o.
BILLINGS, CLAPP g. CO., Chemists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
a Epeck OF War.

LONDON, April 3O.-Advices from
Shanghai state the position to be very un-
settled. The future of all business is un-
satisfactory and 10 critical state, owing
to the uneasiness caused by the state of
affairs at Pekin, and the probability of war
with Russia. All sorts of orders are said
to have been issued with reference to
doing business with foreigners. Il CORES
pondent states he and his countrymen who
are Englisbmen, have been requested from
Pekin TO look after themselves and prepare
for any emergency.
Yesterdays rise in the price of silver
was in consequence of an announcement
that the amount of India council bills of
fered on Wednesday next, will be reduced
5 laos. making reduction of ElOO, 900 in
weekly totals, since the commencement of
the India financial year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
II5:SzEaIk 0 s. / Ezz:
Gf7;Y:S7 7asI5yEYSSI3J 3JLy

An Agreeable Aperient and Refrigerant
This well-known preparation is highly recon-
mended for DYSPEPSIA, HEADACHE. Sickness OF the
Stomach, Heartburn, and all complaints arising
the blood and regulates the bowels. 1t is q favor
ite medicine for children and it's acidity and sweet
taste makes 1t cooling and refreshing. Put up In b
ez. bottles. Prepared by
A. ROGERS SONS, Chemists, \. Y
80 Superior to Mineral Waters, Seidlitz Pow
ders, DC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
Allcock's Porous Plasters.

THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY
GENUINE. Their high degree of per-
lection has been secured after years of
experiment. Composed of the CHOI-
CEST Gums and Extracts. We guar
antee them the BEST external remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

The trne antidote to the effects of miasma lie Hos
letters stomach Bitters. This medicine Is one Of
,1-S,nriot sry snaciice and Is in immense demand
~beneyer on this Continent fever and ague exists
4 wiTegIassful three times day is the best poesi-
H., nreSararive for encounterlng malarious fat
mosphere regulating the liver, and inv1gorating
the stomach. x,.,.
RoA 0~ - ally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30

NEW YORK, April 80.
FINANCIAL.
Gold / 90
Money-6
Governments-Higher.
8. Bonds 6S cent sos 1881. ........ ....1o6A
Sss .'ss.s..ss'...s.......... 1.Uo y
NC" j
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-30
GERMAN

BERLIN. April 30.-The ReichstaE has
adopted the coasting trade bill. substitut :
ing for the first two paragraphs, the
amendment offered by Roggermann, q
Rational Liberal. providing that the rights
of the coasting trade shall be accorded
alike to foreign and German vessels. but
ct the same time, exacting that those pri-
vlleges may. by imperial ordinance. be
partially or altogether refused to ships of
states which partially or entirely exclude
German vessels from their coasling trade,
or only admis them to such traffic under
onerous conditions. The amendment was
carried IN spite of the opposition of Score
tary Hoffman,.
A Portuguese special agent is expected
at st. Petersburg to request Russian sup
port against China 10 connection with the
Macao affair. a
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-18
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, SUNDAY, APRIL.1 g 1880

sneer impair It's noble sincerity. Persuasion
was represented by the Greeks crowned, and
how gracefully did they, with inimitable sym
bolism, body forth all things high and love-
able. Let us not despise un-Christian an
tiquity. Let us rather learn lessons OF wis.,
dom from Its traditional and practical teach
ings.
Ii conciliation be necessary In society,
where 1t forms the charm of conversation,
how vastly more important is 1t to the writer
to It's great heart, Goldsmith. Addison and
Irving were true artists In this regard. Who
does not love either one OF that elegant and
genial trio far better than Swift or Thaek-
eray2 In word, concliation ls amability
and charity combined. 1t is a beautiful and
beneticent union, particularly becoming In
woman, though incomprehensible to Mrs.
Stowe. ConciIiatory acts bring US ut once to
a divine injunotion-"D0 to others as ye
would that they should do unto yOu."
This sums up the whole matter and leaves
us ut once informed what our duty is with
out argument or waste OF words.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-18
Charles KeRde,
from the New York Times.1

lGEom tue NOW lOEk Ilm6S.]
Charles Reade, for an author of his reputa-
tion. has managed better than most writers to
keep the knowledge of his personal life from
the public. Very little is known about him.
and yet, In the number and virility of his
works, he is one of the foremost writer's of
the day. Like Dickens, he delights to take
up subjects which lead to reform, and have
noise in them, and has apparently been indif-
ferent as to the opinion the public might have
OF him. He was born in 1914, and was gradu-
ated at Magdalen College, Oxford, some
twenty years later. He Is said to be very
fond OF his old college, where he had a Eel
lowship. In 1S43 he was called to the bar,
at Lipcoln's Inn, and thence passed into the
field OF authorship. In his books two points
crop out very sharply; one is his pronounced
opinion as an anti Malthusian, the other his
profound contempt for the art of govern
ment as understood In these days. He has
none OF the qualities of an orator or popu-
lar tribune, but this does not prevent his
being ambitious. He talks very much as
he writes, and Is strong In the belief that his
books will live. He usually names his own WI,
terms to editors, and has what he asks. For
a story In the Cornhill he was paid at the
rate OF three guineas q page. with the abso-
lutte right of reproduction. His earliest lit
erary work, dated 1852, MASKS and Faces"
was comedy; his first novel, Peg Woffiug-
ton." appeared In 1883. and his authorship
mas alternated every year between the two
up to the present date. He Is now In his
sixty sixth year, and looks like a middle
lace, strong, vigorous glance Of the eye,
ana wears a.full beard. His head Is slightly
bald lie dresses strictly in the conventional
style. His latest work Is the adaptation of
NJ. Zola's "L'Assommoir" for the English
theatre, and Is entitled Drink"
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-04-18
A Royal Quarrel,
from a st. Petersburg Letter.

lfFOIn u SG. f6t6TBDurR L6tt6r.I
There has been another quarrel between
the Czarowitz and his imperial father. The
Grown Prince and Gen. Loris Melikoff hap
pened to be In one of the galleries of the Win
ter Palace when by secret door In the
wainscotlng, the Princess D. came out of
Alexanders apartment and was 'slated like
old boots" by the Grade Duke, who, folding
his arms, told the Czarina's first lady OF
honor "that you, you alone, are the cause of
all the mischief; you have tired out our
patience" The Princess screamed and took
refuge in the Emperor's room, whence the
Gar came out, q moment afterward In tow
ering rage, and, walking up to his son, told
him that she was entitled to his respect, IL
not to his affection, and that he advised him
to be careful or he would prove It." Loris
Melikoff endeavored to pacify the Emperor,
but was sileDced with gesture from Alex
snder. who, taking the Princess by the hand.
led her to the door, and retured to his apart
ment. Russian gossip, which has been very
profuse In commentaries on the great favor
enjoyed by the Princess for some time, en-
larges upon the consequences OF this incident,
generally looked upon, however, as the SYM
tom OF definite rupture between the present
and future of all the Russias, where all hope
Is lost that the counsels Of the Moderate
party will be listened to.