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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02

John .. Sargent, where a very distinguish
ed company was gathered, an1 an essay on
Sumner 6 lite and character was read by
MIR. John Weiss. The Senator and his
family started for New York this morning.
The Globe sent reporter to interview
the western editors last night with refer
ence to the object of their visit to Boston,
but they disclaimed having any political
purpose and said they came simply to hear
the Grafton and have a good time. They
were quizzed as to the public sentiment of
the West on the currency question, and re-
| turned such answers as were to have been
expected. The reporter did not succeed
in capturing Mr.. Halstead.
Had the weather been more propitious,
special pains would have been taken to en-
tertain the visitors by excursions.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 1.-The excite
ment continues over the butchery a
Homestead yesterday. Ernst Love, the
hired man, is undoubtedly guilty of thu
crime. He is a Prussian, 25 years old
He has hitherto avoided capture, though
50, reward is offered for him,
HUDSON, N. Y, May Joseph Walt
who killed his keeper yesterday. was hang
ed in the Catskill Jail to-day. He appear
ed perfectly stolid on the scaffold. Hi
neck was not broken, but after hangin
fourteen minutes he was pronounced dead
His father witnessed the execution an
took possession of the body. The Catholl
Church refused him burial, and the bod
will he inferred on the Waltz farm tt
night
LOUISVILLE, Ky April 3O.-A Couriel
Journal special says Miles Alfred, coloret
who murdered DR.. Alfred, was hanged
Spin g6eld to- day He refused to confe'
the completely of Mrs. Alfred to the las
$ LANCASTER, O., April 30.-At Shawno
: yesterday, dentist, practicing without
!. license, administered to a Miss Sulliva
e eigh y grains OF hydrate Of chloral, causiI
e her death within few minutes. The vi
n lain fed to the country and has not y
= been arrested.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY

Tune Anything that Fits - MI.
Magic Oil is death on Fits.
Mapic OIL is delicious. thank Renne for thisl
All pain it cures quickly for mother or miss,
Goes tight to the trouble, rubbed in WAN the PAIN,
A. sure as YOUR faithful 1T works like charm"
The directions please follow, but use your own ski
n Sprains and Neuralgia, but bathe with Will.
IIs,d outward and inward 1t never does harm,
In Headache or COlic 1T works like CHARM
Sore throat from Catarrh, from Cold IN the Head
or ChiIls from a Cold that would keep you IN ped
Magic Oil performs wonders, and acts like palm
or Garglng or Swathing''lt works ike a charm.
The .'toot horn of fame" most usually lies!
So the Magic Oil cures took the folks by SUPPLIES
The trial now shows that lit works Ike eharm'
! II cures YOU so nicely, 1t makes You feel brave
So that ordinary pain is luxury to have
! Magic OH in Dyspepsia gives feeling 50 cain,
The stomach In giee says 1t works like charm
WIN. RENNE q SONS, manufacturers Pittsheie
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Reader, call for It where you trade SOLO
Rock Island by John Bengslon and L. bruehart.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02
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up the system arr, SITS discharges, dlspes tne neh
,al gloom and dependency and rejuvena' es the ell
tira vstem 1t is perfec ly harmless and ways
efBcient Price IS. for package of five boxes an6
a large 70 vial of powder, which is important il
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02
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unpreced. nted achievem nts the mos eminent
men in this coun ry ha e, after thorough and se
we're test pronounce, it the only sovereign medy
for =
BRIGHTS DISEASE AND DIABE ES;
AL o. all Urinary, Bladder and Liver Ahecu 'ns'
with Dropsy. &c.
r, the minds of m, ny our claim may seem pre-
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hch as 80 ug ansi II 90 Du 8 10 me meu-
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iabetes Inf mmati u of the HI ID 'ys, lahamna
Ito # Necs he Bladd r aud o. thr Il n M
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kidneys nd l4,ins Torpi LAYER lndlgest IN, oai
culus, ani Female Neaknes
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DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

nerfsct,y tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
rum purge. regula e, purify, Cleanse and strength
en- Radway's Pills, for the care o. all dis9rders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, hi ineys, Bladder
N.,v,ns ID, eases Heada '"e, Cons ipat on Costiye
mess. indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bilioasness, Bilious
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n M Di orders of ,he Digestive organs.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02
D n. h.
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The Cheapest and Best Medicine
for Family Use in the
World.
ONE FIFTY CENT BOTTLE

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OF wa er. It Is bet .er than French Brandy or Di
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02
LOCAL COLUMN.

One box of C.sry's SOInbie Ink Powder
viii make a mint BEST BLACK INK In I'VE minutes
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-02

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
The state Press ON Judge Poland and
the Rack Pay.

the Burlington Free Press thinks judge
Poland acted with commendabc good
sense" and ''in obedience TO that decision
which was the sober second thought Of
Congress-
The Rutland Globe says that 'the argu.
ment OF Judge Poland is complete, perfect
logical and unanswerable," but it doesn't
believe that the back pay was in any sense
a "steal."
The st. Adams Messenger does not be.
lieve in the legality Of the increase, which
Mr. Poland talks about, and cannot view
Mr.. Poland's act as any other than coa
ceSsion TO political prudence or necessity"
aud "worthy only to be classed with the
railroad practices of Vermont, in which the
functions Of law and Jurisprudence have
been warped for twenty years to the service
of private interest"
The Barton Monitor has "always believed
that Judge Poland would act nationally and
honestly in the NATTER" and is "plcassd
that he thus wisely discusses the subject,
and gives The reasons that governed his 40.
tons"
The Windsor Journal says: "Judge Pc.
land has been pleased to do the right thing
in regard to- his share in the back paw.
Doubtless an earlier return would have
pleased some of his friends, but in this case
1t is certainly better now than never, and
II is but just to award to him the right o.
his own convictions of duty and tho honor
of honest intent in his COURSE"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
The Granger Platform.

The National Convention OF Changers at
st. Louis, adopted platform Of principles,
the main features of which are To deyel-
| op higher manhood and womanbood en-
nance omforts and attractions of homes /;
strengthen attachment to pursuits; foster
mutual understanding and cooperation I;
maintain aud inviOiatc the flaws; reduce
expenses, individual and cooperative; to
buy less and produce more, in order to
make farms selfsustaining to diversity
| crops and sow no more than we can cult
vale; to condcnse the weight Of exports,
selling less In bushcl and more on
hoof and in fleece; to dscoun-
tenance the credit system, mortgage
system, fashion system, and every other
system tending to prodigality and bank
ruptcy; TO buy and sell aud act together for
mutual protection; to avoid litigation as
much as possible by arbitration in grange !;
to suppress prCjudices, unhealthy rivalry
and selfish ambition; 10 dispense with ser.
vices of middle men. To increase in ev-
cry practical way all facilities for transport
ing cheaply 10 the seaboard or between
home producers and consumers all produce
tions Of our couatry. They are not enc
mics to railroads, nayigablo and irrigating
canals, and are opposed to communism.
Are not enemies of capital but oppose the
tyranny of monopolies and long to see the
antagonism between capital and labor re-
moved. Are opposed TO excessive salaries,
high rate of Interest and exorbitlnt percent
age of profits in trade. They will advance
the cause OF education by all Just means
They say the grange is not a political or
party organization, that no grange can dis
cuss political or religious questions, call
political conventions, nominate candidates,
nor even discuss their merits in meeting
but that it is the right of every member TO
do all in his power legitimately to infu-
ence for good tho action OF any political
party, TO put down bribery corruption and
lrlckery, and to see that none but cOmpe-
tent, faithful and honest men are nomipat-
ed for positions OF trust. They also say,
we desire proper equality, equity and
FAIRNESS Of protection Of the weak, restraint
upon the strong, justly distributed bur-
dens and justly distributed power. They
appeal to all good citizens for cooperation
In their efforts towards reform until the
last vestige of tyranny and corruption is
removed. Relief of any of our oppressed
and suffering brotherhood is an abiding
principle. Last, but not least they inculcate
proper appreciation of the abilities and
proper sphere of woman as indicated by
admitting her to membership and position
in the order. A memorial to tho patrons
OF husbandry was adopted. 1t is an argu-
ment Of mixed husbandry in the south in
stead Of expending the energies of people
in rearing sugar crons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

VT. & MASS. RAILRoAp.-At A meeiing
Of the Vermont and Massachusetts, Rail
road stockholders at Fitchburg, OF the Ilth
inst, these directors were chosen Daniel
$. Richardson of Lowell, William II. Hill
OF Boston, james A. Dupee of Walpole.
George +. Fay of Fitchburg, Francis Good
hue OF Brattleboro, Wendell II Davis of
Greenfield, Thornton X. Ware OF Fitch
burg.
The directors were ordered To put 10 per
cent OF the $4,000 allowed each year (by the
terms OF The lease by the Fitchburg road)
into sinking fund, to he used for the de-
fraying OF legal and other necessary
expenses which may arise. 1t was voted
that the meetings be hereafter held on the
first wednesday in June each year, Begin
ming with 1875, at such place as may be or
dered by the board of directors.
The annual report Of tho directors shows
thatthe gross earnings for the past year were
S555,234; expenditures, $500, 32s balance.
2s,OO5. The possession and management
OF the road passed into the hands of the
Fltchburg corporation, by lease, January l.
1874. The road comprises Gny-six miles
from Fitchburg to Greenfield; twenty-one
miles from CIRCUITS Corner TO Btattleboro'.
now operated by the Vermont Central
thirty miles from Greenfield 10 Hoosac tun.
mel, now operated under lease; and Turn
ers Falls branch, of four miles; began
running trains in 1917, since which time
its gross earnings have been $500, sl5. SO;
and expenditures, expenses and taxes
S5sSs.5s. The capital stock of the compa-
ny, comprising 2s,6OO shares, is g., $3.50, 900 !;
cost of road, including equipment up 10
this time, about 81, 10000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
West TOWnshend.

The young people Of this place gave a
dramatic entertainment on Friday evening
the 9th inst, which, thanks TO a pleasant
evening, a most efficient committee, and
an attentive and appreciative audience, was
an entire success. Music, iableLux, and
the acting OF the two plays THE Temper
ance DOCTOR" and The Peoples Lawyer"
occupied the limo Ill nearly IL o'clock.
when a large proportion of the audience
adjourned TO the vestry for lestel and So
cial cheer Many were present from neigh
boring parishes, and social friendliness
seemed the order Of the evening, while am
pie justice was done to the coffee, tca, oys-
ters, ice cream, and otherwise bountifuly
furnished tables which the ladies had pro-
vlded. Besides the enjoyment and good
cheer, the committee find themselves with
surplus of about 500 on hand, 10 be spent
in some way for the good of the society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
rnOn.

The interest in the "Citizens' Club"
continues undated. Fair weather folks"
are unknown; be the evening pleasant or
stormy, the house is always full. The Club
Is In good Swinging" order. The ques-
tions are warmly debated, the paper pleas
ing and acceptably ecited. The recitations.
essays, declamations, &C., interspersed with
music, afford recreation, entertaining and
instructive. Saturday evening, 18th inst.
the question, "Resolved that capital pun
lshment ought TO be abolished was dis
cnssed by sixteen different members in 4
spirited manner. The subject of discus
sion for Saturday evening, Feb. 2lst, is.
"Resol we'd that dancing is more beneficial
than injurious to the community" We
regret to note the departure of Mr.. John
Gregory, member 81 the Club, for Cali.
fornia via Panama, on account of IN heath
Our best wishes attend him, with the hone
that he may find what he seeks-improyed
health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
nernarlIsIOn. N as.

The winter term of Powers Insti.uy
closed Friday, Feb. 18th. with the usul
examination of classes during the day, az!
theatrical exercises in the evening. u
spite of tue driving rain in the evenin,
the hail was well filled with an attenu,.
audience. The exercises consisted of de-
lamations and selected pieces, delivered
nineteen ladies' and gentlemen chosen tr
ballot from the school. The pieces wen
well com mtted, and delivered in a mama
that reflected credit upon both studela
and teachers. During the past term nine,y.
six pupils have been in attendance at to.
institute, Much credit is due Prof Sanbor:
and his worthy assistant, Mrs. e. c. Jennesi
for the able manner in which the school i
conducted and the thorough instructo.
given. The institute opens for the sprin;
term next Tuesday. TEACHER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
The Poor of New York.

1t is a sad story of privation, suffering
and death which comes up from the poor OF
New York this winter. Several cases of
actual death by starvation have been re-
ported, and persons prominently connected
with the charitable organizations of the CITY
state that there is more keen suffering and
bitter want among the honest, decent poor
this winter ihan'at any time before since
1857. The professional Migrants, as mat
ter of course, are much more numerous
than common, but aside from them the ex.
tbeJfe cases OF real anu y SSSSindable
poverty are largely increased, and grim
want has reached many household which
1t has never touched before. The estab-
lishment of public ''soup Kitchens" has
been proposed and James Gordon Ben
nett of the World, has given $50, 600 towards
this object, but those who have charge of
the charitable missions and benevolent in
stitutiops Of the city oppose the project for
the reason that such system of relief does
not reach the most deserving poor-the ST.
lent sufferers who are ashamed to beg and
truly need assistance. Moreover, such in
discriminate and public charities draw into
the city, from the whole State and adjoin-
ing States, the professional Migrants, ire
volvers' or "bummers" who crowd the
station houses and feed at "free lunches
and the habit of pauperism, and the trade
of mendicancy, are thereby directly en-
courged-a calamity which those familiar
with the poorer classes dread above all 9TH
ers. In place of the proposed soup kitcll-
ems it is recommended that ward associa-
tions of visitors be organized, to 60 from
tenement TO tenement, finding the truly
deserving cases, and giving, not money,
but orders for food, groceries, and fuel, and,
'if possible, work. 1t is hard 10 think that
in great city like New York there should
be so much suffering from the lack of the
actual necessaries of life and that persons
should really starve TO death, but under
the existing organization of society, and so
long as people persist in herding together
in great masses, it is not easy to see
how such state of things can always and
readily be avoided.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20

The present liabilities OF the town, as
stated in the auditors report, are 81, 45Os2
res ources, sl,075.7O, making the indebted-
edness s375.l2. The town contains 297 fam
lilies. Number of children uader 20 years
OF age, 370-l92 males, Us females. Num-
Der of residents over 80 years, 81.
The Townshend Dramatic Club are to
give an entertainment in the Academy hall,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings OF this
week. They have been busy the last three
weeks rehearsing, and il is the general
opinion that they will give an entertain
ment well worth attending.
The farmers are beginning to think of
sugaring, and the prospect is that we shall
have an carly sugar season and good one
The village schools close on Friday of
this week, with all exhibition in the eve
ming.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-20
New Hampshire.
EXECUTION OF EVANS.

The execution OF Franklin b. Evans,
who brutally murdered Georgiana Lover.
ing, his nece, at Northwood, n. H., on the
18th Of October, 1872, took place at Concord
on Tuesday. The arrangements were ex-
cellent and the murderer died without
struggle. He left long confession, in
which he claims 10 have been criminally
intimate with his victim, who had often so
liciied his attentions and then threatened
TO charge him with rape. She had also de-
tecled him in altering bank bills and threat.
ened 10 make 1t known. This led him to
silence her, and he dlssncted the BODY at,
lerward to gain knowledge of anatomy to
use as physician. He also confesses the
murder OF the Mills child near Derry, and
says he did that deed to obtain a body for
dissection. He claims innocence OF further
murders, but confessed TO numerous thefls
and forgeries. He had led strange life OF
crime and Righteousness, and it is doubtful
II his "oonfession" tells half the truth.