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Twenty-Sixth Year. Rock Island, Illinois Wednesday, August 22, 1877. Estatlislied Oct 18, 1851 Railroad Time Table. . SSICiag. ECCI ft 7ACITI8 B. S. soma iut nun lsavs saw mum. m.;4:so p.m.; and 9:85p. m. Trains amve irom west m above. ..... SJOIWO WSST TBAtNS LltTI At 8:40 s.lm.; 10:10 a. m., and :00 p. m. Train arrive irom mo east aa above. : WZSTESKTOIOS EAIWOAD.' FOR RACINE A MILWAUKEE. 1.BAVB ARBIVB way Krpress and Mall 9.05 am :00 am JnP'ess 1";15 5:60 r The night express leaving R-uk Mand every Sunday night at 10:15 connects with the train arri ving in Chicaeo early Monday moraine. No lay over check Riven on throat; tickets from Rock fci Chicago. Tnrongh ticket only good on ST.L07IS& EOCS ISLAND S.S.' t SOUTH TBATHS LSAVS It 8:00 a. m. and 6:15 p. m. dally, . . A.MIYM FMOM . LOOTS At :10 a, m. daily, and S) :15 p. m. BX1XLM9 TBAIHS LXATX At 4:33 p. m. , , MWTI BOK STlBLIHa At 10:40 a. m. f EOBIA ft SOSSlsLAND SAILWAT. SHOBTSST BOUTS TO TBI lABT AND SOUTH. IXAVI. AKB1VB. Has tern Ex. S 60 a. m. Mail ft Ex. 1 :02 p, ml Mail A Ex. 1-40 p.m. Western Kx. 6:55 p.m. nj""8i . in. vv ay f reignt a:;tap.m. 'inee:uua. m, train makes close eoanectlon at aiva with UBtU, for Aledo and Keithsbnre. also at Peoria with PPAJ, tor Jacksonville, Spring eld. St Loots and all points south and southwest, arriving In St Louis at 7 :00 p m. The 1 :50 train makes close connection at Galva with CBAQRB, for the west; arriving atQnlncy at 8:45 p m., also at Peoria with I B A. W, and T f w ., ror points east and southeast. HOUSE NAILS iftAWMtKtUANP FINISHED. JL 6 78 9 10 I f V H t Si The Ausable Nails are Hammered Hot, and the Finishing and Pointing are done Cold, thus Imitating the Process of MaTcina Nails by Hand. Quality is fully Guaranteed. For sale by all leading Iron and hard ware houses. ABRAHAM BUSSING, Sec'j, 35 Chambers St., New York. SPECIAL NOTICES. SCCS ISLAND ft HZSCEB CO.. B. fi. Leave Rock Island at 9:00 a.m.. and 4:00 p. m. Ar riving at Cable at 11:10 a. m., and 6:00 p. ra. Leave Cable at 6:30 a. m., and 12:45 p. m. Arriving at Rock Island at 8:30 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. TAILORING. ZIUMER & STE6EMANN, No. 1.903 Second Ave N. side Union Sqnare, Merchant Tailors ! AVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE AND WELL ; assorted stock of H English and French. Cassimeres, Diagonals. Worsted Suitings, Beavers, Doeskins, etc., etc. tA.l work guaranteed and prices reasonable. FINANCIAL SPECULATION In Wall Street. 500,000 has been made in a single investment $100. This of course is an extraordinary occur rence ; bat ordinarily $5 can realize say f 25,000. Even sums as low as $ 1 can be safely Invented, when favorable resnlt can show a profit of f5.ono. Circulars giving full information seut free by ad dressing TAYLOR & CO, Bankers, No. 11 Wall St., N. Y. S25,S50,SiQO,S20fl,S500.f ' ... . ' felts Th reliable house or AUt.. rKu i uiunaJi A CO., No. 12 Wall street. New York publish a handsome eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly Financial Keport, which tney send free to any address. In addition to a large number of edi torials on financial and other topics, it contains very fall and accurate reports of the sales and standing of every stock, bond and security dealt in at the Stock Kxchanee. Messrs. Fbothinobam Co., are extensive brokers of large experience and tried integrity. In addition to their stock broker age business, they sell whst are termed "Prtviliges" or "Pnts and Calls," now one of the favorite meth ods of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val uable, and by following it many have made for nnes. New York Metropolis. IT IS A FACT ESTABLISHED and well known that the Arabians attained a height in the knowl edge of medicine which cansed the whole world to wonder and admire. With them the science of chemistry had its hi rth, and it is, therefore, not at an strange that a people so eminently successful in the healing art, and so persevering and during In character, should, by actual and untiring experi ment, discover remedies far surpassing in etllcacy all others, for the cure of those diseases incident to them from their mode of life. The greater part of their time being spent In haiardous and bloody warfare with the difft.-ent tribes, they were subject iu iu mini viuieui biuckb oi ruenmansm, paralys is, uemalgic pains, and various inflammatory dis eases, as also the most horid wound, sprains brui ses, tumors, swellings, diseases of the ioints. etc All these disases tney were so surprisingly effi cient in curing, that the nninitlated looked with wonder and attributed their skill to the powers of magic. H G. FARRKLL'S ARABIAN LINIMENT is a composition of balsams and oils, from rare plants peculiar to this country, and it was by the use of the articles composing this great remedy that not only their physicians, but even the wild Arabs of the desert were enabled to perform snch miraculous enres. Tne Arab steed is world-re nowned for his beautifal symmetry of form, his unsurpassed speed and agility, and the incredible fatigue it is capable of enduring. Why is It? Be cause from the time of his birth his limbs are care fully watched, and npon the first appearance of disease the magic lotion is applied, and such things as connrmea sweeny, poii-evii, nstuia, nngnone, scratches, spavin, lameness, etc., etc., are unknown. The same resnlt will follow in all cases where H. G. Farreirs Genuine Arabian Liniment is used in time. Therefore delay not in procuring a gond supply of it, for every dollar spent in it will save yon twenty, and a great deal of suffering, if not your me. LOOK OCT FOR COUNTERFEITS! The public are cautioned against another coun terfeit, which has lately made Its appearance.called W. 1. Farreirs Arabian Liniment, the most danger ous of all the counterfeits, because his having the name of Farivll. many will buy it in good faith, without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists. and tbey will perhaps only discover their error when the spurious mixture has wrought it evil ef- lecre. The genuine article is manufactured onlv bv II G. Karrel, sole inventor and proprietor, and whole sale druggist, No. 17 Main street, I'eorta, Illinois. to wnom all applications ror Agencies must be aa dressed. Be sure you get it with the letters H. G, before Farrell's thss II. G. FARKELL'S and his ignature on the wrapper, all other are counter s. Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized agents tnronehout the united Mates. rSfPrioe 25 and 50 cents, and 1 wr bottle. AGENTS WANTED iu everv town, village and hamlet In the United Statss, in which one is not al ready established. Address a. G. rarrell as above accompanied with good character, responsibility, etc TELEGRAPHIC. ITeUgraphtd tothe Boelliland Argui. GOOD-B YE RUTHERFORD. FAREWELL FREE DINNERS. THEY GO TO CAMP MEETING, Where Fraud Talks of Honesty and. Heaven and Such.Things. AND WANTS TO BE FRAYED TOR. HAYES SLOPPING OVEB. And Keys makes a fool of himself. Cement, Plaster, &c. James Clark, President. F. D. Mbacham, Ass't Sec'y. WESTERN CEMENT ASSO'ION, Manufacturers of Louisville and Utica CEMENTS, And Dealers in Akron and Portland Cements, MIcniGAU AND NEW YORK STUCCO. No. 08 Market Street, CHICAGO E. G. Frazier and Port Byron Lime Association. MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING from the effects of the warm weather and are de bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod erate amounts of whisky two or three times during the day. In a little while those who adopt this ad vice frequently increase the nnmbcr of "drinks" and in time become confirmed inebriates. A bev erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating liquors, and which is intended especially for the benefit of debilitated persons, whether at home ot abroad, ia Dr. Schenck'e Sea Weed Tonic. Con taining the Juices of man- medicinal herbs, this preparation does not create an appetite for the in toxicating cnp. The nourishing and the life sup porting properties of many valuable natural pro ductions contained in it and well knows to medi cal men have a most strengthening influeuse. A single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its val uable qualities. For debility arising from sickness over exertion or from any canse whatever, a wine glassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will strengthen the stomac6 and crest ; an appetite for Plymouth, Aug. 22, -With their de parture, this morning, President Hayes and the cabinet substantially Bay good-bye to the mountain scenery ot this state. The trip has been, in every respect, a fine one; the weather was clear and delightful, and everywhere the best accommodations were furnished. All agree that nothing that could be done has been left uudone, ana tne president ana bis wile express deep regret that they must so soon leave the hills that surround them. At 8:45 o -clock the cars will be taken for Weirs, where an hour will be spent upon the camp ground and in admiring the scenery ot Lake Winnepesaukee. Concord. N. 11.. Aug. 22. The presi dent's party left Plymouth at 8:50 this morn ing, taking a special train at Ashland, wnere a snort stop whs maae. lne presi dent and his wile were introduced to the crowd by Gov. Prescott, and a shaking of hands was participated in. At Meredith village a small nu tuber had assembled and the president and his -wife were introduced, shaking hands lor a moment and depart ing amid cheers. At Weirs Station, the location of the Winnepesaukee camp meet ing, some 500 people were congregated to greet the presideut and party. The vis itors were taken from the train by a com mittee and escorted to the preachers' stand. Kev. Mr. Adams delivered an address of welcome, in behalf of representatives of 12,000 communicants. He took occasion to say that the church didn t believe in re bellion against uod cr government, but did believe in reconciliation, the tible in common 6chools.observance of the Sabbath and in temperance. They rejoiced that the president joined them in the latter two be liefs. HAYES' REPLY. Friends and Fellow Citizens. I wish to assure you this kind welcome gives me very great gratification, 4we do not, 1 am sure, mistake its meaning) you are interested in me and those with me because of the great trust which.uDdcr the constitution and laws, has .devolved upon us you believe with Lincoln that in the performance of his duties the only sale re liance for your magistrate is that divine assistance without which he cannot sue ceed and with which he cannot fail. My earnest desire is my earnest prayers ;s that in every difficult and grave etuer- gency I may be so guided that all god citizens can approve the measures that may be adopted ana tnat all may con scientiously pray for their complete suc cess. He then introduced Geceral Oevms who made a felicitous speech, as follows: I have no fears of the people of the south; both political parties there have endorsed the constitution and all of its amendments, and the people have been placed by the president and hU policy on their good behavior, and I am sure tbey will keep their faith. I thank you sin cerely for this greeting and I accept it not as a compliment to myself, but as a feeling of unity you have for the people of the south. The president then introduced Postmas ter ueneral lVey, quoting at tuo same time the scriptural phrase that there's "more joy over one repentent than over one hundred who have not gone astray." He was against us 4 years and recently made a mistake in voting against him (Hayes) but was with us on the question of maintaining the union in its integrity; and on the quebtion of freedom and equal- betoie Judce FOKEIGISI JNTEWS. Berlin, Aug. 22.- the emperor and members of the government have cordially received ex Minister Washburn, who is now in Berlin. Constantinople, Au?. 22. The or ganization of the new Turkish gendar mirie, by Col. Valentine Baker, is now completed. London, Aug. 22. A great meeting was held in the rotunda in Dublin last night. Biggor and Parnell were enthus iastically received. Both members stroDg ly condemned the inactivity of the home rule party. A general resolution was passed that this meeting takes occasion to offer its hearty thanks to those Irish rep resentatives who, in honorable contrast to the tame and spiritless conduct of the mass of the home rule member, support ed Biggor and Parnell, London, Aug. 22. A petition from the Chinese in Cuba complaining of the cruelty of the Spanish planters has reached England. A dispatch from Bucharest sajs 18,000 Turco Egyytian troops are attempting to cut the railway between Kustendji and Tcherncvoda.and that troops fromSilestria are making an attack on Kustendji. From the other side, a dispatch from Shumla. says the Turks have assaulted and carried the works of the enemy at Shipka, taking possession of the village and pursuing the Russians out of the pass. The same dis patch says Tirnova is now considered as being untenable. London, Aug. 22. The race for great Hbor Handicap stakes at York, to-day, were won by I. P. Gladstone. MORE ABOUT THE GttEAT FORGERIES. Gesner's Record. Some Boubta garding Hia Connection with, the Gang, Re- MINERS STRIKE ZK PENNSYLVANIA. 2,000 more men out of work and all the mines closed. r 1TTSBURG, auz. 22. i ne miners em ployed in West Mooreland and Pennsyl vania companies' mints at Irwin station. quit work yesterday, p. m., and reso!"cd that tbey would not resume until their demands for advance was complied with. These mines gave employment to about 1600 men. Last night a force of from 300 to 400 miners orgauized and marched to Spring Hill, where the engines on Pennsyl vania road are located, and induced miuers at that place to quit work. lAU mines in Irwin district are now closed; the miuers demand 3c. per bushel of seventy six lbs. Every two w?eka a half inch screen and a chec k weigh man. T loops in Motion again. The Strike at Wiiksbarre. Wilkesbarre. Pa., Aug. 22. Knapp's battery proceeded to Pittsburg with orders to recruit up to its full number. Three eompanies 8th, 13th infantry reg uiars passed through here during the night, reaching Scranton this morning. The head quarters 3d regulars are transferred from Scrantcn to this place. The strikers yesterday afternoon stopped the pumps at one of the Erie collieries uear Oarbondale, and Company B. twentieth militia left last night to protect the works. Discussion of Soards of Trade ia Mil waukee. Milwaukee, Aue. 22. The national board of trade reassembled at 10 this morning. Amotion was adopted for ad mission of delegates accredited by the board of trade of Portland. The dabate was resumed on a resolution submitted by the Uoston ooard of trade for the removal ot the disabilities from ship building and ship movuig interests of the country. Weather Probabilities. Washington. Aue. 22. The Signal Service observations taken at 10 o'clock this forenoon indicate the following weather probabilities for this afternoon and to night: Indications for the upper Mississippi ana the lower Missouri valleys, rising barometer, northeast to southeast winds, stationary or higher temerature, clear or partly cloudy weather. Rioters Paying: for their Sport. Philadelphia, Aug. 22. John Hunt. James Burnet and Wm. Weiss have been convicted of obstructing the mails during the recent railroad strike, and have been remanded for sentence. f ft K0ili II storages Commission " imwsbj mnau in " - '.-iWWT-!!' wwsMwW)WMawpst' nmiiMttwmmmMiW"w!l jZr .... jj i wholesome food. Eo all who are about leaving their homes, we desire to Fay that the excellent ef- jty to all men, no man. is l fecta or nr. scnencK's seasonaoie remsaies, e i jvey. Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Fills, are particularly evident when laken by those who are Injuriously affected by a change of water and diet. TSo person should leave home without taking a supply of these safeguards along. For sale by all druggists. EAZINQ POWSEB THEMOST PERFECT MADE. MATHEWS' i LIQUID STARCH GLOSS! Gives a splendid gloss and finish to all starched goods, making them whiter and clf.aker than wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from ticking. Trial bottle free. Put up In 4-oz bottles, price 16c. Sold by Gro cers aPd Druggists. A. I. MATHEWS & CO., 85 Murray St., N. V. SELLERS' LIVER PILLSJ Belter' Liver rtila h wod ur xnirty yr i Btanrfmnt RenMT ror the cure or Liver l,ompimint, CoAUrenew, hick uuitine, aua u ver&oge-i menu of the Liver. I ftellem Vrml fnce. the rret Worm !- itMver." exnellen 400 larre, live wonui from mv l ffhild.fi TMnold. Wm. 8errer.8i. Louis, M. Price 1 H. ft. 8RL1.KRR CO., Frnnii. Ptttihnrrh, Pa. r thm Camplaoriiie ! Is the most effectual remedy sold, is a luxury to use, gives the best satisfaction, gives instant reiiei, will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric, has a pleasant and refreshing odor. It will imme diatelv relteve and cure Kheumatism, Chronic and J . t . 1 , . t. T I ..0 .1 V. .nil Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises, Bunions and Chilblains, Eruptions of the (Skin, Pain in Chest. Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds. For sale by all urnggisw. AETISTIC TAIL03XN&. EDWARD ELY & The Post Master General said "it would not be expected I should appear here with out embarrassment, it is not without feelings of sadness I view this scene. I am carried back to my boyhood days when in that far distant south, my sunny borne, 1 attended meetings like this for Methodists. We found in that part ot the Union, and my father was an humble minister in (your church, he has been gone now ten years. and you have heard how I have wandered I will not attempt to quote scripture for 1 might fail more significantly than the President, but 1 have beard an old hymn that reads, while the lamp holds out to burn the vilest sinner may return. The iact that Mr. Uevens and 1 are here together Bhows that the principles of religion have a hold in ;the cabinet, it not throughout the whole country, and people ot New Hampshire and Concord." secretary bvarts being introduced spoke regarding the principles of religious freedom. Uovernor rresoDtt was intro duced and in response introduced Mrs. Hayes who was warmly received. The partv then took the train and proceeded on their lourney. During the five minute's stop at Tiltou the President made a breef speech and introduced J ugde Key. After the speeches by Key. JJevins and bvarts, which were enthusiastically received, the party then proceeded tolsorthfield, where the express from the north was met bring ing Vice-President Wheeler and other notables, the company then proceeded to Concord without further stops. Beaching here at 13-10 o clock. , . A Smart Negro for West Point. New York, Aus. 22. Charles A. Min nie, colored, won the W est Foint appoint ment in Congressman Mullcrs district; his average being 98 per cent. Pennsylvania Semociatio Convention. Harrisbtjrg, Pa., Aug. 32. The Dem ocratic convention met at noon to-day. Jacob Siegles was chosen temporary chair man. Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work specialities at The Argus Office. No pains will be spared to please customers. Satisfaction guaranteed. tf New York Market. New Vobk, Aug- 3. FINANCIAL. Gold- 1 04?,. Mooey-2 Governments Eirm. O. S. Bonds til cent 5-SO's lssi 1.11V lSa5 old 1.08 " 18ti5mw 1.06H " " 1867 1.08?, " " 1868 1.11 U.S. 10.40'S 1.124 New6'S 1.0)4 Currency 6's 1M COMMERCIAL. Wheat Spot firmer; futures active; 22c bet ter ; no sales. Co.ti i4lc better: new western mixed 5459. Oats Unchanged ; mixed western and state 86 43. Pork Firm; 13 95. Lsrd -Steadv ; 8 658 70. Whisky 1 J3. THE INDIAN WAS. Montana Volunteers have sons boms dis gusted. CO., cjQNE THIRD IS SAVED h in quantity by their perfect purity and great strength; the only kinds made by a prac tical Chemist and Physician, with scientific care to insure uniformity, healthfulness, deli cacy and freedom from all injurious substan ces. They are far superior to the common adulterated kinds. Obtain the genuine. Ob serve our Trade Marks aa above, "Cream" liaking Powder, "Hand and Cornucopia.' Buy the Baking Powder only in cans securely labelled. Many have been deceived in loose or bulk Powder sold as Dr. Price's. , Manufactured onlv by ST12ELE & PRICE, i C&MHtf a. &. Low and Cincinnati, Salt Lake, Aug. 22, The report this morning irom llole in the liocK, stage station. Idaho, recently occupied b the hostiles, says the Indians have all gone in the direction of Henry's lake or Tviteon basin. Uen. Howard was at the bead ot Camas creek, yesterday morning. Caj. Bainbridge from Fort Hall with friendly Indians left the stage station, at Camas creek.yesterday. Gen. Howard had a slight skirmish with Indians day before yester dav one man killed, seven wounded. Indians stole two hundred of Gen. Howard's horses night before last. The Montana LADIES' HIDING HABITS and Servants' Livery volunteers are returning home disgusted, Of Chicago, Ills., , ARTISTIC TAILORS v u mxirrtrvnv unrl T.A"RfiEST stock YY e U lilt. V-' AA V A V J " m i. Tt yt-K u-onT.KNH in FALL AND WlNThB weights for GiNILEMEN .ever shown under one roof on this Continent. made to measure, SHIRTS made to measure. . . ; . Wedding Toilet a Specialty, FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT on all garments paid for within five days from receipt oigooas. HrriiirimnM 10 ner cent, discount. PRICES LOW, 8TANDABD THE HIGHEST. TPs: per CENT DISCOUNT till bept- 1". iv.i...h a trnne eor.f Monroe, Chicago, ESTABLISHES 1854 many on foot. Gen. Sherman is at Helena. Pire at Akron, Ohio. Cleveland. Aug. 22. The larire plaining mills, of Miller & Kratz. and the hniirlincs attached, at Akron. Ohio, to gether with a large amount of lumber was - - 1 A TP-' . burned to-day. jjoss ifzsuu. insurance $10,000, ' " - . Chicago Slar'ret. C; .CAOO, Aug. 22. Wheat Strong; unsettled aisher: 1 08 cash: 07 asked August; ihW8!4 Sept. Corn Fir;n: shade higher; ii bid cash; i Sept ; 43V ' HSU mis- r:. met; S4 caer-. 3:e 5". -jiarley-TOHSept. Pork Weak and easier: 12 2Ztf,1 IV iT:l SRi4 Oct. Lard-Weak and lower; 6 15 each; S Oct. Wbwky Exported sale? at 1 Oy. LIVE STOCK. Hogs- Receipts 9,000; Hgtt 5 405 50. genera y 6 40; common mixed b-sry 1 704 90; he.ivy ship ping 4 SMX&5 KU. Cattle Uuief, receipts 2.700: medium to -ood to shippers 4 4)5v. eo. d to boice 4 T5& i 75 ; tnrougn lexana s w a a , St. Lioais Market. Sr. Louis, An?. - W'heat-Hisbcr ; No red 1 9K 'jld cath ; No 8 121 5ash; 1 lu Sept. Corn Opened nlgher; closed lower; 40?4 cash; 42!, Oct. Oats 26. Ky Whisky-1 9. Pork Stead ; 12 75. Laru Easier ; summer 8 3T!i. LIVE STOCK. f Hogs Receipts S,S00; unchanged. 1 1 GESNER AND WESTON. Special Telegram to the Chicago Times. r New York, Aug. 21. rhe World pub lishes the following with regard to Gesner and Weston, the alleged forgers: The fact that the prisoners are charged with forging a check for $40,000, drawn by the New York Lite Insurance company on the Union Trust company, led many to believe that Gesner and Weston belonged to a gang of forgers of which the men who, January last, forged a check for $64,000, drawn by the same insurance company upon the same trust company, were mem bers. Mr. Theodore W. Banta, of No. 144 St. James place, Brooklyn, cashier of the New York Life Insurance company, when called upon this evening, said: "I read the Chicago dispatch in the morning papers, and I should judge'that the $40, 000 check drawn on the Union Trust com pany, of which mention is made, is in all probability the well-known $64,000 check drawn some months ago by the New York Life Insurance company on the Union Trust company. It is net at all likely that another check on the Union Trust com pany, purporting to be ours, has been forged, because it is well known both in this city and Chicago that our account with the Trust company has been practically closed. We have, it is true, at present a few hundred dollars standing to our credit on the company's books, but our deposits are now mainly with the Chemicil bank. If any large losses were to be paid in the west, checks on the Chemical bauk would in all cases be sent, and these check would be cashed through the medium of the western city backs. As the Chicago banks have uo convenient means for vetilyiugthe signatures on our coecks, tney would un doubtedly refuse to accept such as were not presented by well-known and responsi ble parties. The banks are on their guard against any attempt to palm off any such forged papers, and it is not likely that any of the gang in question would have ven tured to attempt such a thiug. bince it was known to us that our paper had been successfully counterfeited, we closed an account with the Trust company as a mat ter oi precaution, and no bauk would think of receiving as genuine any large check of ours on that institution, even it certified by their cashier. An uncertified cheek such as this $40,000 check may be supposed to be would be worse than usees; for its presentation would instantly excite sus picion. The iorgers whose arrest is re ported belong undoubtedly to the gang who committed the late forgeries in this city. 1 he detectives have been on their tratk for the last fow months, and have refrained from arresting them only from lack or evideuce sumcieut tortbeir convic tisn. I suppose that the forgeries have been so directly traced to tliciu thut the detectives decided to arrest them on Satur day. The gang is certainly well organized, and they havo been decidedly shrewd in their operations." The fbrged check drawn on the Third National bank was executed by the same gang. The check for $64,000, purporting to have been drawn by the New York Life Insurance company on the Union Trust company, iu January last, was almost a perfect imitaticn of the checks used by the company, the only difference that could be noticed on a careful inspection, being a slight difference in the color of the ink. It came to the Trust couiDany in the course of ordinary transactions with one of their customers, who was entirely ignorant of its character, and had received ,it from S- L, Blood, a stock broker, to purchase $8o.(K)0 gold coin. Biood had obtained it from G. L. Maxwell, a Broad street curb stone broker, who ordered the gold, saying it was for a "good up town customer." Maxwell, after bis arrest, said that he had ieceivediit from Chatwick, who had come to him and represented himself as con nected with the New York Life Insurance Company, and, after speaking confidentally aoout negotiating some securities, gave him the check, with orders to buy the gold. He also spoke with one Browne coming to him and speaking about the affairs of the Life Insurance Company Browne, however, cleared himself of all complicity, and was discharged. Maxwell got out on bail. Chatwick is still in Lud low street jail, on a civil suit brought by the Trust company for the recovery of the amount of the check. If the forgers arrested in Chicago by B G. Jayns reached New York to day they were pretty wen concealed trom the eyes ot man. 1 he forgery ot VYioslow, Lanlers & Co s checks for $27,000 and $540,000 on the! bird National bank was like the forgery on the Union Trust company and the lorgery ot a check of Hatch & Foote, for which Buckingham is now in the Tombs. In all these casus not only the signatures but the checks themselves were forgeries. The puzzle in the Ucion Trust company case was to find out how the forgers came to be possessed of the proper numbers to stamp upon the checks. It has been suggested that a very small check from the New York Life might have been procured and the number next to the one stamped on such check imposed. In the Third National bank case the government stamp on the check was a forgery, as it probably may have been in the other cases, and this brings the arrest of Weston, Gesner and Henderson within the jurisdic tion of the United States authorities. The work done by this gang was excellent There appear to have been more than one forger of signatures ia the company. Hairing was the forger, as alleged, in the $64,000 business. B. G. Jayne, wbo ap peats as a government detective in the case, is said to be no longer iu the federal service, but is employed by the New York Lue Insurance company iu the case. GESNER'S RECORD. Special Telegram to the Chicago Times. St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 20. N. A. Ges ner arrested in Chicago for his supposed connection with an extensive gang of forgers, has lived at Lake City, Wabashaw CGuCty, this State, since -1868, and has carried "n business aa a broker and specu ..itor. He was born iu New York, in 1 837, and from the time of his majority until the breaking cut of the war was employed as a broker in New York city. He enlisted early in the war, in 'he 40t: New York in fantry, and rose to the rank ot lieutenant colonel. After the wnr he came to Min nesota, settling in Lake City, as above stated. He was elected to the legislature of 1373 as aDemocrot, on the reform ticket. He was not noted for any special ability, but was gentle and polite in bis intercourse with bis ieilow-members. At home be has always borne the reputation ot a sharoer; but lev, if any, thought btm capable of resorting , ;o such desperate means ts forger f to loci ease his wealth X.ast Night's Telegmts. Hartford, Aug. 21. The stockholder? of the Farmer's and Mechanic's National Bank to-day voted to reduce the capital to $773,500 from $1,105,500. This reduction, together with the disappearance of the surplus of about $300,000, represents the loss iocurred by the acts of .heiofficers re cently sent to the State Prison. Louisville, Aug. 21 The escaped Moonshine prisoners attacked Deputy United States Marshal Webster and bom barded his home an entire night. One hundred more of the desperate illicit dis tillers menanced Deputies Peon and Adair in Hardin county. They threatened dire vengeance to any deputy who invades their premises. The United States Marshal is making a vigorous warfare on these gentry. Memphis, Aug. 21. Miss EllaLahaugh, correspondent of the New York Sun, was injured by a stampede on the steamer Phil Allen, consequent on the blowing off of her safety valve. Omaha. Aug.2l. A boat containing five persons was struck by lightning while near the Union Pacific bridge yesterday after noon. Geo. Sladge was instantly killed, Mrs. neger drowned, and the others nar- nowly escaped. Louisville, Ang.2l. Suit was enter ed here this evening against the Pullman Palace Car CompanyTor the sum of $250,- 000. I he petition contains some queer charges, it is said. Washington, D. C, Aug. 21. The official statement of the receipts of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877. is $269,000,000. as follows From customs revenue, $118,500,000; sales of land, $1,000,000, and from miscel laneous sources, $18,500,000.' The total expenditures were: Civil, $56,250,000; war, $37,000,000; navy, $15,000,000; Indians and pensions, $33,250,000: interest on the.public bebt, $97,000,000. Freeport, 111 . Aug. 21. A. W. Hall, ex Clerk of the County Court, has disap pered, leaving an inhebtedneFS to the coun ty aud a number of t ur business men and bankers. MOLINR HZDICAL. Akaa HEW AUD will be paid for a bottle uOUU of any other Eitiact or Essence of Ginger if found to equal in fine flavor, purity, and prompt medicinal effect Sanford's Jamaica Ginger. Samples free at all Druggists and Grocers. SAfMD'S JAMAICA GINGER. AKGTJS HEADQTJABTEES MOLINE, Richards & Sohrbbck's Drug and Book Store opposite First National Bank, where all orders can be left for the A rubs, and whre all Moline business is transacted by O. J. Beardslee. Busi ness notlc 'S should be handed in by noon to en sure publication the same day. Milwaukee Market. ".wausjts. Aug. 23 Wheat- -l2c better ;' 1 OSttf cash ; 1 09 Ang ; 995$ Sept; No 3. 104. Com4314. , at Firm; . Kye-e.. . . , - Barlej-Tl. - - - . J&Tho8. Dunn is lying quite ill with a fever. ?It the police force is to be reduced, the oldest men in the service should be re-tained- 4TMrs. A. F. Swanderwill start to night for the east, on a visit to her old home. JBRey. E. C. Barnard has terminated his vacation and returned home in good spirits. The Moline Stars have cot their backs up and want to beat something. Give them room. JEtafJ. A. McDonald was made the hap py father of a II pound Pirl vesterdav. Good for "Mac." The fixtures in Bourne's restaurant will be sold at auction Thursday eveninir They will go cheap for cash. 22d2t JgfThe privates ia the new military company are smoking now at the expense of the officers. How will it be after a while? SSF-Work on the Congreeatioual par sonage is going forward very blowly. At tins rate cold weather will catch them with it in bad condition. J&-He did state that he would chastise with bis boot, the man who told about those girls and the carriage up at Geneseo. but he has changed his mind. JJSyMartyrs to the Republican cause are comina to the front. I here is one patriot in Moline who may possibly be persuaded to accept the county clerkship. iSKThose who were fortunate euough to witness the belden-Irwin performance in Rock Island last evenine, pronounce it immense, iheyplayat limm s Hall to night. SSfl he liobert Ross passed down the rapids this morning with a raft of logs en route for Davenport. When she discharces her raft she will be laid up at Rock Island tor the season; or until the water rises, lhc river is lower than it has been for years. ,SS?""The meeting held last evening, at neese s tiaii, tor the election of officers for the new military company, resulted in the confirmation of those informally elected last week. Their next meeting will be held Thursday of next week, at Reese's Hall. fiS?A light colored American citizen of Atrican descent was stationed on the corner between D. W. Gould's, and Richards & cohrbeck s to day, with a banjo, entertain ing tne Doys with songs and moral lectures lie had soap and other little articles to give away after the entertainment. af The street in front of the C, R. L Cu r. depot presented a lively appearance for a few moments about 8 o'clock last evening. The cause thereof being an altercation between F. G. Bokman and three intoxicated Swedes, which ended in the three Swedes massiog their forces and attacking Bokman.but they only succeeded in scratching his face pretty badly and covering him with mud. No arrests. E5About noon to-dav Tohn Bovlan. a farmer living on Rock river bottom, came into town, bringing a man he supposed to be crazy, and asked the authorities to take charge of him. Mr. Boyle said he made his appearance at his bouse about 9 o'clock this morning; went into the kitchen with some rotten apples in his bands and wanted to give them to the womeo; made himself very familiar and quite at home, and had u large jack knife with which he kept con tinually cutting pieces out of his boots. He is about 27 years old, and says his name is Charles Stacy, and that his home is in Bterlmg, ills. He was confined in the calaboose lor the present, but will probably be sent to Sterling at the county's expense. - Legal Blanks, of all kinds for Jale at The Argus Office is prepared from the true Jamaica Ginger, com bined with choice aromatics and genuine French Brandy, and is vastly superior to every other Ex tract or Essence of Ginger before the public, all of whieh are prepared with alcohol by the old process. It Instantly relieves Diseases of the Bowels, Cliotera, CJiolera Morbus, Cramps and Pains, CJvronic Diarrhoea, Dysentery and Cholera Infantum, Dutrrho?a in Teething, and all Sum mer Complaints, Diseases of the Stomach. Dyspepsia. Hatulewy, Sluggish Diges tion, Want of Tone and Activity in the Stomach and Bowels, Oppres sion after Ealing, Rising of Food, and Similar Ailments. Chills and Fevers. Colds aud Chills, Feverish Symptoms, Pains in the Bones, Catarrhal Symp toms, Jiheumahc and Iseuralgu: ' Symptoms, Soreness and Pains in the ifuscles and Joints. Elegantly flavored, purely medicinal, it shonld be in every family, on board every ship, and the con stant companion of every traveller. It utterly ur- pasees all the common household remedies in the cure of ailments of sudden and often fatal termina tion. Ask for Sanford's Jamaica Gixoik, the only genuine preparation of Jamaica Glnger.Choice Aromatics aud French Brandy. Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Gro cers, and Dealers in Medicine. Price SO cents. Dealers shonld purchase original packages of one dozen to obtain the trial bottles for free distribu tion. WEEKS & POTTER, General A cents and Wholesale Druggists, Boston. COLLINS' VOLTAIC PLASTERS For Local Pains, Lamencts, Soreness, Weakness, Numbness and Inflammation of the Longs, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen. Bowels, Bladder, Heart and Muscles, are equal to an army of doctors, and acres of plants and shrubs. Even in Paralysis Epilepsy, or Fits, and Nervons and Involuntary Muscular Action, this Plaster, by Rallying the Nervous Forces, has effected Cures when every other known remedy has failed. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. Price 25 Cents. Bent on receipt of price, 2Ti cents for One, $ 1.25 for Six, or f 2 25 for Twelve to any part of the Unl ted States and Csnadas, by WEEKS & POTTER. Proprietors, Boston. CHANGE OP PRICES AT lne total number ct postage stamps of all kinds and denominations, stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers issued by th post-office department during the fiscal year ending Jane 30, was 1.060.353.- 900, the value of which was $26,525,838,- Proposals for Coal. O BALED PROPOSALS will be received for the O furnishing and delivery of 6,775 bushels of good clear merchantable coal at the different school houses in the city, until Tuesday, the 28th inst., the coal to be delivered during the months of Septem- oersua uciooer. Address "Board of Education," Rock Island. aidGt 8. W. McMASTKR, President. HIGHLAND EALjL ! THE FALL SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION fofVoiiDg Ladle, will open Sept. 2uth, fully equipped for the best work. - ... Apply for further Information to E. P. WESTON. HC53A.IT PASS ISUTAST Cant. ED. N. KIRK TALOJTT, Associate HENKY T. WRIGHT, A. M ! (Principals. ine best Academy for boys in the Northwest Prepares for snT college or for business. Location attractive and elevated. Fifteen acres of ground. Session begins Sept. 8, 1377. Bend for catalogue to Capt, ED. N. KLM TALCOTT, Morgan Park, V. Dauber's Old. Stand. New Shoes 40 cents. Re-set 20 rents. None but first-class workmen employed. Horse-shoeing In all Its branches. Interfering, (Quarter Cotters, and Hoof-Bonnd Horses Cured V Special attention given to shoeing Trotters. All work warranted. Horsemen and others invited to call. Shoo Third avenue, between 18th and 19th street ROCK ISLAND. Shffw CasQs. 1017 OASIS. ALL STYLES. CHEAPEST PLAGE In the City. Send for Price List. J. E. BERRY, Prop., 90 State Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. EOBEET G. LTJTKE, (Successors to J, R. ZEIGL&S.; Manufacturers of ; UETAL & WOOD Show CASES! OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. sib Hamilton StreeC " r PEOPI A, ILL Correspondence solicited and orders prompt! filled. . ' :;U- - BOBKBT G. iAiTKJS FIELD BROS., Agenta. Rock Island.