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The Portland daily press., 1873-06-02

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For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
ton, Depression of Spirits and General Debli
ty, in various other forms, FERRo-P HospHoRA-
TED ELIXIR Of CALIsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. AS stirulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or 9th
er sickness, it has no equal. If taken during
the season it prevents fever and ague and other
intermittent fevers. may21-4wt
STEEL Knives and every description of Table
Ware Plated, or Replated in the very best man
ner at short notice and at reasonable price, at
Atwood's New Rooms, q Market Square.
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LoTHRoP, DEvENs s. Co. have the new China
board shades They are great improvement on
the old style rustic shades. Call and see them.
No. 81 Exchange street. may15tf
If you want a good Refrigerator, call at
Nutter Bros. & Co., 20 Market Souare
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Now is the time to have your window screens
made. Lothrop, Dcvens & Co. have received a
large quantity of German linen and cotton
gauze, green wire, Sc. No. 81 Exchange St.
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VASES and Bouquet Holders for Cemeteries
and Public Gardens Send for price list.
Nutter Bros. & Co., 20 Market Square, Port
lend. may9-tf
W. C. BECKETT, 1877 Middle street has just
returned from Boston with another lot of fancy
coatings and pantaloon goods, which will do
Won good to look at and more good if you pur-
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The Portland daily press., 1873-06-02
SEBAGO DYE WORKS.

n o. II Plum Street.
THE propretors of this establishment will inst SOW
4 to the public that they are prepared to ry ~ ~
all kinds gents wearing apparel and aIs ,iis,
dresses shawls cloaks all coors, or ceansed an
my17dtf JOHN G ,.,r
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-02

lSales at the Brokers' Board, May 29l
Boston S Maine Railroad. 12t
Boston Il Maine Railroad. ..,..,.......,11.
The Portland daily press., 1873-06-02
Various Thieves.

Frederick Goss, aged II, was drowned Satur.
day at Laconia, n. H., while sailing.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
New York Canal Tolls,

II is not longagot that the Albany EreniH9
journal. initiated by the Chicago Inter
Oesau, showed that, under Republican
management in New York more than dou-
bIe the amount of money was collected as
tolls over the Erie Canal than under Dem .
ocratic management, and these papers
wanted their readers to believe that this
was evidence Of good management on the
mart of the Republicans, whereas it was ev-
idepce of the very worst kind Of manage
meut for the people There has always
been very marked and decided difference
between the Democratic and the Repubh-
can policy in New York in regard to canal
toIs-the Republicans being in favor of
high tolls and of making the canals
source of revenue to the State; and the
Democratic party has always been in Ia
vor of collecting ouly enough from the eau
als u pay ordinary expenses, etc. The
difference in policy is wide one and ac-
counts iur the difference in tolls collected
About the first measure, whenever the
. Democratic party got power in New York,
, was always to reduce the canal tolls-and
: about the first measure of the Republi-
cans when they got into power, was
to raise the canal tolls We suppose the
producers of the West can easily see which
party was their best friend
At the recent New York State Conven
, ton. of which Gov. Seymour was the presi
ding officer, he, in a speech Of some length
e at the close of the convention, among 9th
err things said
We can also point with pride to somt
things we have brought about even whe'
we we're in the minority. Both partle
, now saw through their conventions tina
; the transportation on our canals shall b
% chaaper vet when that measure was tr>
=. ur-ed by a Democratic convention an,
passed through by Democratic officials
S was denounced by our opponents. W
i took the lead on the great subject OF chea
transportation by sure and practical med'
ures. We lifted taxation of from Too
and fuel and lumber The most hurttl
= of all taxation tor tolls are taxes upu
If those articles which deeply concern II
"a comfort and the happiness Of our hom'
and fall most hard upon the elements
= industry, for they make the great bulk
Is tonnage on our water routes. by tins pc
W icy we not only helped those vino liz
Al along these courses, but every other po
" ZION Of our State, for every dollar we CT
II down ON the taxation on cur commerce &
E. 80 puts down railroad charges On evel
Of competing line in every part of the Stat
n When the canals open railroad treights a
-, put down when they close the railroi
W rates are advanced
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

Haverstick gets another slap on the Mo
line lectures question, from the Moline ed
itor of the Gazette. as follows:
An article appears in the Moline Mat
ter" in the Union of Saturday last, in re
gard TO the course of lectures proposed by
the library committee, which places the
Moline editor Of that paper in bad light
Now the facts are, that the Moline cores
pendent is in favor Of the course OF lee
lures. and sent a very encouraging and IA
vorable article to that effect, for publica-
ton, which was tempered with, changed
and added to, until the intended meaning
was lost and a meaning in direct opposl-
ton to the course of lectures given. The
manipulation OF the article in question not
only shows his downright stubbornness, but
also his ignorance. in speaking of Capt, Hal
the Arctic explorer, as one Of tie lecturers
while every schoolboy knows that Captain
Hall died many months ago while il
charge of the ''POlaris.' The lecturer pro
posed by the committee on the above nam
ed subject is DIR. Hays The committe,
in charge Of the lectures will see to it tina
good corps Of lecturers are engaged with
out calling for advice from a man VIII
cares not cent for Moline or her interest
/ farther then TO subserve his own persona
interests,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
New Books.

Miriam Mont novel, by the au Mnr
of 1.-The Household BouVerle ,h,isbers
York, D. Appleton Il Co. PuO''
For sale by II. Champion. p.,lou
Foods by Edward Smith, NJ. u ned.Un
Of the Royal College of Physicians h0 nnb.
New York, d. Appleton y Co' P
fishers. For sale by r. CHAMPION,
Critiques and addresses, BY New New
Henry Huxley, L. L. D., F. +; 5, New Few
York, d. Appleton X Co, publishers
sale by R. Champion. m. bvJ
Wing and Wing, or lie Feu-F olie nr 10
FenimSre Cooper. New York; y; AR Ppamn
& Co, publishers For sale by H. Gus
ton. ,,ol b,.
The NeY ordeal for Wires, novel ill., "
the author of Ought We to Islt ne,
"Archie Lovel, Steven La, Ia"iSeICSo 70
woman" etc, New York, Sheldon q 70 =,
The Springfield, Mass, ReRs2s,'a and II bet.
1T is equal to Anthony I'rollGPe, dao - ~
ter than Wilkie Collins, Miss D T.
Mrs. Wood" For sale by h 0,anp ~ .J",
P61iD Earnsc,igs, or the Morals also OF Nay way
Fair, a novel, by the author Of S ne AZ
deal for Wives" etc, New York; H,leiuoi
/ & Co, publishers For sale by n tramp
1 ton.
Strangers and Pilgrims, 4 now, move, ~ -!
Miss NJ T.. Braddon, with illustrations 7. ls
New York, Harper& Brother, publishers
4 Simplefon, a storyof day, by Charlie
Reade, New York, Harper \ brothers
publishers, For sale by H. 'Fahip'on
The atmosphere, translated from tn
French of Camille Flammari N EDITED 0.
James Glaisher, F. R. 5, with ten enron %
Autographs and eighty-six wood cuts Ne'
York, Harper & Brothers publishers
For sale BY Il. Champion, Rex Island
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
A Love Adventure.

A colored man living in Macomb street
having long admired a colorad widow living
in the next block above, bu' being afraid TO
come out boldly and reveal his passions,
went to white man of his acquaintance
the other day and asked MIN to write the
lady letter asking her hand 10 marriage.
The friend wrote. telling the woman in a
few brief lines that the sir of her feet was
the talk Of the neichborhcad, and asking
her ii she couldn' pare them down little
The name Of the colored nan was signed,
and he was to call on her "a Sunday night
for an answer. Yesterda5 the writer of
the letter met the negro hnping along the
street. and asked him wat the widow
said. The man showed him a bloodshot
eye, a scratched nose, anne leg. and q
spot on the scalp where handful Of woo
had been violently ierked ont, and he an
swered in solemn tones: She didn't say
muffin an didn't stay dar MOI n mint
Detroit Free Press.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Thanks

We are indebted to our former fellow
citizen. Capt. VIM. c. Blackburn, for a
package of late and valuable books, from
the largest and best book store in Chicago
jansen, McClurg Il Co, successors to ;.
G. Griggs Il Co. Some OF the books are
mentioned in another place in this paper,
and all can be had of T. Champion, OF this
city, or Of Jansen, McClurg X Co, III, X
Ilg State street Chicago. 7he 1draRcf,
in an article on Jansen, McClurg Il Go. :
book store says: 1t Is conceded to be the
finest book store in the United States.
Capt. Blackburn will be glad to sec his
Rock Island friends when they are in Chi
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
A Rannhlinnn Trick

Ia the township Of Miloin Bureau eoun-
ty, there is Farmers Club composed Of
To- members, which, on the 2Sth of June
last, adopted series Of resolutions de-
nouncing the then existing political parties
and calling for the organization OF new
party which should be pledged to equal
rights and equal justice for all On the
Goth of last month few Republican wire
pullers in that club, who thought more of
party than of justice aud right, got up a
meeting of the club. at which only % out
of 49, members were present, and they
were set Of party politicians who got up
the meeting for the purpose OF repeating
the June resolutions They admitted 9
new members, who had been drummed up
for the occasion, and then repealed the
June resolutions. And this trick is her
aided all over Illinois, in the Republican
papers, as change Of sentiment among
/ the farmers
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

PATRONAGE THAT PAYS The noble IN
sttution, the Public Library of Kentucky
has permanently established its prosperity
by the three gift concerts il has already
given under its charter. |; now boasts of
building that cost S2l0OOO, with a Ii
brary of over 10000 volumes, and a mag
nifcent cabinet The fourth grand gift
concert for its further endowment will take
place December 3D., and at this concert
81 300. coo cash is distributed to the ticket
holders. the highest prize being S25O,0O0,
and scaling down to prizes Of $50, which Is
the smallest sum given. As there is d
prize to every fifth ticket. it is easy to set
thar the patronage of this concert is pa
tronage that pays there being great chances
of great gains. and only small chances o
small losses. Hon. Thos f. Bramlette
late Governor of Kentucky, is the mana
ger. and tickets and information may b
obtained by addressing him, at Public Iii
brary Building. Louisville Ky.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

The ARGUS says that Col. j. y. Ma
CONT has adopted a unique apparatus for
taking soundings BE it known
that Col. Macomb has nothing to ito with
this machine DdoeHpori Democrat.
Col. Macomb is the United States Army
officer in charge of river improvements,
and has put into use hisunique apparatus.
What TIE ARGUS said was strictly, liter
ally correct. THE ARGUS said nothing
about the inventor of the apparatus-nor
was anything desired by the inventor. lie
is modest civilian civil engineer, EN-
ployed by Col. Macomb and he was much
offended by the unauthorized use of his
name by the Democrat and other newspa-
pers. He says that Col. Macomb gave hin
an opportunity to try his apparatus, and
the responsibility for its trial rests viii
/ Col. Macomb and with no one else. The
| inventor wishes not 10 be known and is ex
ceedingly annoyed at the unpermitted free
dom taken by certain newspapers with IN
name He is not an officer or atitledcivll
IAN even, and prefers to be let alone
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

A notice of the death of Mrs. Bierline,
m old resident Of this city, will be found
in this paper.
The trade with Capt. Robinson, for the
Smyth corner, fell through, and John
Bengston has bought it.
The Utica Observer states that senator
Conkling is the only member oil congress
from New York who has left his back-pay
money to his own credit in Washington
Accordingly he is the only one to Whom
the resolution upon this subject lately pass
ed by the Republican State Convention can
be applied
Shortly after the recent illness OF Hon.
John Hickman, Hon, Washington Town
send called on him, and wishing to encour-
age him, remarked well, Hickman, 1
can't see that your appearance need trouble
you" mo, Townsend, quickly repiied
the invalid statesman, 1T doesn't; 1t Is
nv disappsarance that troubles me.
Nobody has occasion to be troubled
about third term for Grant. Inc Oo1he
and Clews and Boss Sheppard business mas
finally disposed of him. The people re-
ne;ve unnleasant truths slowly. The hard,
est Lind of facts may eventually berubbed
intn them. - Cincinnati Commercial
Another infamous attempt at political
Matchmaking has been exposed, this TINT
at Baltimore. The Government Surveyor
named Gilpin, and the Naval Officer
named King, intimated to their subordl
mates that contributions from their Sep
tember salaries at certain office, which
turned out to be that of the Secretary o
the Republican Executive Committee
would be acceptable, and that if the contrl
buttons we're not forthcoming their resign
ations must be.
The Pittsburgh manufacturers have re
solved to continue operations in their re
sneetiye establishments with no reduction
of time or wages but to pay only one-hai
of the sum due to each workman on pay
dav, withholding the other half until tn
money market is easier This will CIV
the workmen enough money to proteC
their families from want, in all ordinar
eases and make their employers their banI
ers pro tenn. for the remainder of the
wages
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Consolidation Of Putnam and Marshall ooun-
ties

There is a proposition to consolidate
Marshall and Putnam counties, under the
name of Putnam. The former county
contains eleven townships, and the latter
but four, so that the proposed new county
would still be below the usual sue. The
object expected to be gained by the eonsol-
idation is the lesseniug ofexpense OF paying
two sets of court officers. One court house
and Jail would be amply sufficient to ac-
commodate the people OF these fifteen
townships. The question rises ii other
consultations of this kind could not be
made in this and neighb5ring Western
States to the advantage Of farmers. OF
course, such proposition strikes the peo-
ple Of country towns and heal politicians
nnfayorably; but farmers are in favor OF
cutting down the number Q. persons who
deyour their substance without giving any
adequate return for it Counties in all our
/ Western States are very small compared
with those in the Eastern States, and nc
apparent reason exists why this should be
the case
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

TIE QUEEN OF SEWING MACHINES. -
The beautiful rooms Of the Wilson Sewing
Machine Company have become one of the
most popular business places in the City.
The wonderful popularity and efficiency of
the machine, its perfect adaptation to all
kinds of family sewing, and the ease with
which it operates, make it a prime favorite
in every family that it has ever entered.
1t is the cheapest and in all respects the
best, sewing machine ever offered to the
people Salesroom at 37S West Madison
ST., Chicago, Ills, and in all other cities
in the United States. The company want
agents in country towns.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

Two of the Modoc murlerers, Slotuck
and Barncho by name, had their sentences
committed IL imprisonment for life, on the
ground that they were not chiefs but
stood in the relative position Of private
" soldiers obeying the orders Of their COM
"nander. Captain Jack On the same
pca.the subordinate chief, hanged in com
pany with Captain Jack, might also have
had their necks saved. 1t might have
been claimed that they also merely carried
out the instructions Of their commander.
The prctext is too attenuared for general
acceptance, however. No Indian chief pos
sesses the unlimited power of a military
commandment His authority is good only
by the consent of his followers. The spe-
cies of government in vogue among the In
| dians is purely Democratic The warriors
| do very much as they please. No Modoc
who took part in the murder of Gen Candy
was compelled to- 1t was solely a matter
of choice Every one Of the miscreants
should therefore have been hanged. -
( Chtrng0 JOHrHdl
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
The stats Farmers, Association.

The annual meeting of the State Farm
ers Association of Illinois will be held on
the 26th of December, at the city Of De
catur. The Mayor and citizens promise
ample accommodations at reasonable rates.
Decatur affords such admirable railroad
connection. that the meeting should be a
large one. The call will be issued at the
earliest possible moment by the committee
having the arrangements in charge.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

The statement that exPresident John
son lost 100000 by the failure of the First
National Bank in Washington has been
confirmed. As this sum comprised the
bulk of his means, which he has saved
from long life devoted to public services,
aud as the above bank is not only helpless
" broken but also dishonored, we have no
doubt that the ex-President will receive
very general sympathy in his loss. What
ever sins of omission or commission are to
be charged to Andrew johnson, it has
never been intimated that he was dishon-
est. If he had been, his fortune would
probably have been larger than SG0,0OO.
| In financial matters, and especially in the
matter of donations, it will be remembered
that he was scrupulously particular, in
which respect he differs from Government
officials of the present day. Chicago 7ri-
I buHo
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
The Seythe.

This is the title of new weekly publish
ed in New York City, at $3.50 Il year. 1t
is pledged to opposition to all measures in
imical to the interests of the farmers, on
whom the prosperity of all other classes
depends. Each number is illustrated with
portraits of distinguished farmers. Ad-
dress The Scythe Publishing Co., New
York CITY"
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
HALF FARE TO ST. LOUIS.

Commencing Monday, 9th, and eontinu,
ing until Friday Oct. 10th, the Rockford
Rock Island 4 st. Louis X. X. Go. w Ill
sell excursion tickets TO East st. LOUIS
and return" to persons wishing to attend
the st. Louis Fair at one fare for the
round trip. Tickets to return good until
/ Oct 18th. T. PENFIEID,
iJot q. =. 4 T. 4.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Use Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil
En,ks Nke q Charm.


This is an honest. good medicine and has been
tested for a number Of years a used by tamil e.
and individuals aud Is well liked, aud found 10 be
safe TO use and sure TO cure pain. TRuR. II costs
more 10 make IL than II does common liniment, hut
IN docs more good and Is cleaner and safer TO use
Try Repne's Pain Killing Magic Oil for Headache
TRY Reune-s Pain Killing Ma ic oil for Catarrh.
1ry Kennels Pain Killing Magic Oil for Neuralgia.
TRY Rennes Pain Killing Magic Oil for sciata
TRY Rennes Pain-Niiiing Magic Oil for spralns.
TRY keunc's raiu-Hilling Magic Oiltor Sore Throat
TRY Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil for Cramps.
Suppose Won try it for Dog or Cat bite.
Sunposc you try il for Frozen Feet or Ears.
suppose you try 20 for Rusty Nail Wound.
Suppose you Try /, for Bruise or Strain
SuDpoSe you try 10 for olson with Ivy.
suppose you ny for Fits and Spasms.
Suppose YOU try 3. Tor Chick in the Back
II wont burt Won Renuc's Magic OF never hurt
+ apvhody Mix II with Molasser Tor cold; NIX II
win wa er for eyes II you use it TO earache,
giuo'r mi ary cort1a in TIL Get the genuine.
WN RENNE " SONS. manufacturers. Pittsfe Id,
Mass. , =, +,
/ Render call fu- IL where YOU trade Sold IN
Rock island by John Benssiou and E. Bruenart
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

SPRINGFIELD, H., Oct. 3.-The Board
of Equalization transacted no business to-
day. The committee on General Equaliza-
ton will probably report tomorrow, af-
ter which, if nothing unforeseen arises, the
business Of the session will be brought IN
a speedy close. 1t is reported that the
members of the Board are quietly discuss
ing among themselves the propriety of re-
yersing their action by which the minority
report Of the Railway Committee was
adopted. and Of substituting the majority
report. The minority report it will be re
membcrcd, recommends the taxation Of
the road bed.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Nnd ther wi!l do nothing bud discus

And they will do nothing but discuss it
quietly. The Republican party, through
its Board of Equalization, has exempted
sSS, OOO, 600 of railroad property from tax
alton, and laid the burden which it would
and should have paid upon other taxpay-
ers. That is the kind Of love tho Repub-
lican party shows for farmers, mechanics,
business men, and laborers-compelline
them TO pay the taxes the railroads oughi
| 10 pay,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

POSITIVE closing out sale at May Bros.
Goods must be sold regardless OF cost
Come early and secure your bargains
Goods not sold by the LIST of December
will be disposed of by auction, ~
IO-4d3m MAY DkuS'
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06

MAsoNIc.-Regular assembly of Everts
Commandery No. Is, X. T., on Monday
evening at u o'clock. All Sir Knights
are requested to be present. BY order Oh
y e ALEX. STEEL, Recorder.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
A. Wadsworth Il Parsons, just opened

Al " adsWOfth 4 TaTsUHH' just VP0TI0" :
new Redingotes, Shawls, Scarfs, Dress
Goods; Table Linens, Towels, Napkins
Embroideries nc, at prices that will defy
competition. Our stock Of Carpets and tioor
Oil Cloths is the finest in the city, and the
prices the lowest.
WApswoRTH & PARSONS.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Extra Special Notice.
BEWARE OF C0UNTFRFEITS.
Smiths Tonic syrup has been ooun1erfeiied, and
the cuuuterfeiter brought TO glref
Smiths Tonic Syrup.

The genuine article must have DR.. John Bail :
private stamp each bottle. Dr. John bril- only
has the ri4Et 20 manufacture ana sell the orig
John J. Smiths Tonic Syrup, at Lnui-vilie, ny
Examine we'll the abel each bottle II nay
private stamp IL not each oultie. do not par
chase L YOU will he deceived. See MY column
afi yertissment and my show card ! will prose.
cute any one infringing my right The genuine
Smiths Tonic syrup can only be prepared by my
self. The public servant, .,
DR. JOHN BULL
Louisville Nov s. 1855 jan2l-d&wIy.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Rsducsd rates to Chicago Exposition

On October Sth the Chicago, Rock Isl,
and & Pacific II. Il. will issue excursion
tickets to Chicago, and return lncl m u
ticket to the exposition, at 81 90. tickets
s''' A. +. LYFoRD,
tlqt Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-06
Thu Waather---To.Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as IN
Dictated bv thermometer
TAN 81: above zero. l: A43 above zero