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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
Lie Moyne VS. Tarwell,

From the Illinois State Register, Dec. 2d
The people of the Sd congressional dis
trict of this state expect the Democratic
house of representatives which is to as
semble next Monday, to do its whole duty
in their behalf. They are suffering the
worst evil which could befall free com
munity an evil and an outrage which Undue
ed the patriots of l776 to take up arms
against the mother country. They are
suffering taxation acithOm representation.
In November, 1874, at the election for
congressman, a majority Of the people of
the district voted for John V. lie MOyne,
the Democratic candidate, but a great num-
Der of illegal votes were cast for Z. b. Far
well, the Republican candidate; fraudulent
returns were made 10 his interest, and the
result was that he holds a certificate of
election.
Mr. LIE Moyne at once gave notice of his
intention to contest the seat, and great
mass OF evidence was taken, all of which
establishes the facts which we have
mentioned beyond question; and this evil
dence will be laid before the house cGm-
mittee on elections as soon as possible.
We urge that committee to take the case
in hand and make proper and legal dis
position of ii as soon as possible on behalf
of the legal voters of the Sd district; but
the case has wider application than even
the claims of an outraged constituency
Election frauds are part of the regular
machinery of the Republican party, are
provided for by the committees and can
vassers and are paid for out of the gov
eminent funds. 1t is admitted by all that
it is the duty of the house to investigate
and punish the whiskey frauds, tobacco
frauds, Indian ring steals, navy steals, and
all the immense miscellaneous mass OF
robbery which makes up the political rec
ord of the Republican party, and surely
the house will not fail to probe to the bot
tom such vile frauds in elections as was
committed by Farwell's in the third dis.
trict, 1t is probable that the perpetra.
tors of this fraud cannot be punished, ex.
cept by the disappointment consequent
upon the failure Of their villaiuy, but it is
not the less the duty of the house to re.
lieve the people of the district from thi:
great wrong, and to put Mr.. LeMoyne in
the place where his constituents desire to
see him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

must be borne in mind that the bible of
the Professionals is not the bible of the
Catholics, and that neither the Protestant
nor the Catholic bible is accepted by the
Jews. Moreover, there are those who re-
ject all yesions of the scriptures and de-
cline to recognize the validity of any form
of divine revelation Hence the use Of
any edition or any portion of the bible in
public schools is sure to displease some
body, and therefore the only safe plan is
that which Chicago has just introduced.
AS we have repeatedly remarked, the
very name, public" is sufficient guide
to the management of our schools, so far
as religious affairs are concerned. They
are paid for by the public, they belong to
the public, and should be so conducted
that no portion of the public can have just
cause to refrain from enjoying their priv
ileges. They are designed for the educa-
part of the people, but the whole. Chris
tians, Jews, Buddhists, Confucians. Ma
hommedans, Atheists-all are equally
welcome here. Not only SO, but it is for
the interest Of the nation that every legiti-
mate inducement should be offered to
bring all within the liberty preserving in
fuences of knowledge. The complete
secularizatIon Of the public school system
is therefore imperatively demanded. With
out it that system must lose much of its
efficiency, and without it that system must
sooner or later perish. The salvation of
Republican government depends, we firmly
believe, upon the maintenance of free
popular education, and to maintain free
popular education the disturbing element
OF religious controversy must be rigidly
excluded. This view of the case is, we
are glad to see, much more generally in
dOrsed than it was a few years ago, and
there is little doubt that before very long
time elapses it will be universally regarded
as an indisputable and self-evident truth.
81. LouiS Republican.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
The Chicago school Matter.

Among the rules and regulations gov.
erning the Chicago schools was the follow
ing:
THE morning sessions OF the grammar and pri-
mary schools shall commence ut O'Clock 1clth
reading tde Scriptures lCith0ut note or comment,
and repeating The Lords prayer, and with appro-
late singing, and they shall close at IL o'clock"
At meeting of the board of educa-
ton, that portion of the above,
printed in italics, was stricken out
only one member voting for its re-
tention. This action has aroused consid-
cradle indignation in the religious circles
of Chicago, aud will doubtless receive a
good deal Of sharp criticism from the same
class in other sections of the country.
Nevertheless we think the board of educa-
ton did precisely right, as whoever will
examine the matter from the impartial
stand point of justice and common sense
must agree.
At first sight the reading of the bible
without note or comment and the repeat.
ing of the Lord Prayer, would seem to be
entirely unobjectionable, aud therefore
not likely to interfere with the religious OF
irreligious preiudices of anybody, But il
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

Read what Prof Z. s. Wayne, Chemist, and Pres,
!dent OF Cincinnati College Of Pharmacy says in
relation to this valuable Pharmaceutical prepara-
ton:
Cincinnati, April 1, 1875.
Messrs, Richardson & TullIdgc.
Gents: having been made acquainted with the
composition Of your X. & T. Tonic Elixir and Ii
qutd Extract of Beef, would say hatit possesses val
uabe medicinal properties. As all the Ingredients
entering into its composition have w"ll known ard
positive medicinal value. which combined together
must form an excellent tonic, stimulant anu nutri-
tive medicine. and one suited to relieve many com.
plants incident to our climate
Respectfully yours, +. s. WAY.IE, Chemist.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
M STA'S
PULOMNIC BALSAM

Is speedy and certain remedy for Coughs, Ca
tarrh, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Influenza, Hopping Cough, AaIhms and the vari
GUS affections of the Lungs and Chest,
Thousands have been speedily aud cffectualy
cured by its timely while suffering with severe
colds, protracted coughs, and with various other
forms Of LUNG DISEASE. 1t is prepared from
vegetable halsamS and the medicinal properties of
roots n herbs, containing no minerals or poison
Gus drugs 1t car be taken with perfect safety at
oil times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
The ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

Dler-nts and Specifications for FIGURING Mills
Saw Mills, Dstileries and Grain Elevators ade
out on short notice. Are prepared to take con-
al attention to all the details of construction Re-
pairs of all kinds promptly attended to whether or
dered by mail or in person.
At the old stand of ii Brooks, (new No. 525 No
16 = Washington street, ...... =. PEORIA, ILL
Address Lock Box, a04,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

$10S,552,26O
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

Office of Geo. Fl. Sweets ''Texas New Yorker
Nos. 2S, 30 and 81 Centre Street
New York City Sent g 1874
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

@00n month to energetic men and women
OSUU everywhere. Blu, mess honorable. EN-
CELSIOR MFG CO., Isl Michigan Av., Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
JOHN ROOTS
81 7 ! En- 5.
800 REWARD

will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Biters fail to i'm
prove the condition of such person if suffering from
the effects of either ofthe following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid.
ney Complaint, Loss Of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken &C
cording to the directions accom-
panying each bottle of the same.
do not claim that these Bitters possess any SUI
perhuman virtue, but what do claim, is that when
relief can be had in the specified or in fact
any case which arises from an impure state of the
Blood. or deranged condition of the Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys, the of these Bitters Will Insure such
relief, and it is upon this frank and fair condition
that offer this reward in candor and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer, 40. 292 Seneca
Street, rffalo, N. Y; VAN SCHAACk- STEW EN-
SON Il REID, Agents for John Roots Bltters, 92.&
"a Lake Street, Chicago
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island and VI
cinity,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

OF q day at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and
- ] terms free, TRUE & CO.. Augusta, Me.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

/ Ork editor:
Office of Geo. II. Sweets ''Texas New Yorker,"l
Nos IS 30 and 81 Centre Street.
New York City Sept. 8, 1874. J
Messrs, j & c. Maguire,Y ST. Louis: Gents
Yours of the 31st ut with case of one dozen Cund-
urango Liver and Blood Bitters came duly to hand
You will please accept my thanks for your gener-
crosby. will try TO put The medicine where it
will do the most good" | have given one bottle to
4 friend of mine who resides in Brooklyn. both
himself and wife have taken it, and their testimony
is the same as mine. l first met with it in Houston,
Texas, afterwards returned to my home in Austin,
where have the Texas branch offic,. Of NV paper
My Houston bottle was Used up, and l found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle IN all
Austin. for | went to every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended to order t.on The strength OF rec
concentration. Ere coming to New York | was in
Galveston, and bought a bottle OF RObirds, an old
friend and good house. | had no idea then that
Galveston bottle used up | started to find
moreIand much surprised to lind none aftcrvist-
lug fully dozen different establishments gave up
the search here and wrote to you, Now gents go
good medicine as yours is ought to be placed at
the command of the whole world, 1t will not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, bnt lasting
blessing TO the whole human family. As a remedy
in my own easel have never met with its equal.
II squeeZes my liver better than Calomel, of which
have taken not a little. am hard worker and
constant thinker, and consequently for the last ten
to twelve years my body has found it diicultto keep
up with my brain. There aie millions of American
people just like myself and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves until they can apply, brakes and
cut off part of the steam and see where they are.
You have the medicine and you have great fortune
in it If you VIII but let the world know it. In my
search after your Cnndurango IN this market
found preparation of Quadrangle sold at 50 per
bottle but no more like yours than is black man
ike white. Of course did not buy it. This let
ter is only write to thankI you and to give you
my experience win cundurango, Wishing yousthe
success You deservetham
Very Respectfully &c GEO. Il. swBs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06
ITTERs.
4 Remedy without a Rival
Maguire's
Cundurango Bitters.

VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMEL.
Contains no alcohol, excellent purgatlve or
the bowels, relieving and curing ali c0mpla IS
Of the Liver, Blood, Kidneys. and stomach Read
The following testimonial from prominent New
,ndit
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-06

IN its support of superintendent weight closing up
on sitting against chairback, and its varieties
covering every demand. Have caused diplomas to
be awarded 1t each year by American Institute and
sales greater than all others combined Beware
of infringments.
A. W. THOMAS. OF White street. New York; sol
Race street. Philadelphia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25
Economy of Fuel.

To realize the question of economy of
fuel 1t is necessary to consider in the
first place what a given quantity of fuel
Is capable of doing. AS regards no,
water, II water is kept at a temperature
OF 20O degrees, or from that to 210 de.
grees, the gases from the fire can. after
communicating the heat to the boiler,
pass off into the chimneyat tempera,
ture of little beyond that point; but if the
water be allowed to boil in the first
place large amount of latent heat is
absorbed by the steam, which is lost if
the steam passes off into the air or the
chimney, and, in the second place, it
will be found that the gases, after they
pass off from the boiler, will have a tenn
perature of as much as 800, 400, and
even 500 degrees. Unless, therefore, wa
ter is required to lie actually boiling for
use, If the water is permitted to boil, a
great quantity of heat is wasted up the
chimney. For household purposes it is
never necessary that the water in the
boiler should exceed eco degrees Tea,
to be good, should be made tas clearly
shown by Francis Cation in his art OF
Iraverg with water of temperature of
from $50 to 200 degrees. Very few
culinary operations require the water
really to boil, and, when boiling water is
wanted, it is required in saucepan
standing on the fire. All operations of
Cleaning, etc. Except washing clothes,
require water at very much lowerte
perature than 212 degrees. If, however,
water at a higher temperature is wanted,
1t can be supplied up to about $50
degrees without the generation of steam,
by heating it under pressure: this can be
attained by having a close boiler fed
from eistern placed at the top of the
house. For the preparation of preserves
and some other cooking operations such
a system is most convenient.-TheH House
LseDer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25
What Western Girls Can Do.

AN Ohio girl, who had read something
in Cincinnati paper about the physical
degeneracy of American women, comes
valiantly to their defense, at least so far
as the girls of her acquaintance are con-
cerned. She says: Whatever may be
the condition, physically considered, of
the girls in the East, l know that in our
healthy State of Ohio there are plenty
of healthy girls. And if the girls in large
cities will lace and diet for the sake of a
b goddess face, weak nerves and sharp
bones projecting at every point, let them
have their pains for their trouble, and
don't marry them, young men, but come
West, where the girls, both in town and
country, are (but with few exceptions)
healthy and strength to become wives
and mothers, and they do not have pale
faces, weak nerves, neuralgia, ETC., but
can wash, iron, cook, sew and milk the
cows and do all the work common to the
household, besides having a good educa.
ton in music and books-to say nothing
of the pleasant horseback rides in sum.
mer and the skating excursions in win.
ter, when we return with bright eyes and
rosy cheeks, which plainly ten that our
veins are filled with pure, rich blood
wherein Turks no disease" & IA
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25

for a long period, and in stormy, foggv,
dark, cold DAYS of winter . lissle TASTE
and less trouble can cover dissgreeable
windows overlooking back yards with
screens of most exquisite shape and
color; mapie-leaves, dark maroon twigs
of oak, mountain ash, with their delicate
fnger-shaped clusters of foliage, and
green pine-tips, forms having the abso-
lutte charm of Nature and colors as vivid
as fame. These leaves, tackled upon
thin gauze or opaque muslin, or placed
in punches of twigs grouped in a vase OF
sand, form really legitimate decora-
ton and are certainly source of inn
mense pleasure to those to whom a mere
palette of bright color is stimulant to
the spirits, Independent of the asseeia-
ton of thought of the more than i'm
periai mansions whence they came.
There is a certain charm in objects of
permanent beauty, in glass and carving,
that have endured through centuries, and
will still retain their loneliness SO long as
their substance endures. OF another
kind is the attraction of natural objects,
that have been transformed by artistic
management into formal but suggestive
combinations of shape, such as symmet-
rical ornament of stone-carving on build
ings when it is good, or the formal beauty
of stained glass. But, unfortunately, the
taste of the present time is too corrupt
for US often to trust this artistic trans
formation, while certain common sub
stances and growths as directly satisfy
our instincts for color or form as sugar
gratifies the palate or fire warns the
veins.
This matter of simple decoration may
seem trifiing to some, but assuredly it
has its value in the civilization of the
nation, besides the undoubted. pleasure
that cared-for and tasteful surroundings
naturally afford.-Appletors's Journal
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25

DR. EN- Pendleten, Professor of Jag
'Ticulture in the Georgia. State College of
Agriculture, has made some experiments
sowing wheat broadcast and in drills,
the results being largely in favor of the
latter system. In the first place less than
half the quantity of seed is required per
acre, If sown In drills, than broadcast,
this being no small item saved where a
large area of land is cultivated The
yield reported is nearly so per cent. in
favor of drilling; besides, for every
bashei of wheat obtained from broad
cast sowing, 121, pounds of straw were
produced, and from the drilled only
ninety-nine pounds. From this show ing
II would appear that man, in raising
thirty bushels of wheat per acre in drills,
gets a half ton less straw than by the
broadcast system; consequently drilled
wheat is the least exhaustive of fertility
in proportion to the amount of grain
produced.
In the experiments referred to it was
further shown that culture of the grow.
ing crop produced decidedly beneficial
results After the crop was well started
In spring, subson pillow was run be-
tween each two rows, breaking up the
earth, but throwing none against the
plants. If stirring the soil about corn in
summer is beneficial, we can see no good
reason why it should not be for the young
wheat plant. Whether the increase in
yield and quality Of grain will sbe suf-
hcient to pay the extra cost Of culture
remains to be determined by 3 series of
experiments extending through several
years One or two failures or successes
are not to be taken rs conclusive in
demonstrating the value or worthlessness
Of such systems Of cSlture.-N, T, Sua.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25

A. nAs walks. !. miles in m hour; ,
vessels. 10; slow rivers fow 4; rapid riv'
ers, z; moderate wind blows z; storm
moves 66y hnxEieane, CO., srias ball,
triciIy, go, 600. A barrel of -four weighs
1856 pounds; barrel of pork, 200; barrel
of rice. 600; barrel of powder, %; firkin
of butter, So; tub Of butter, g. Wheat,
beans and clover seed, 60 pounds TO the
busheI ;corn, rye and fiax seed, IS buck.
wheat, So; barley, 48; oats, 35; bran, 20;
timothy seed, As; coarse salt, IS. Sixty
drops make q drachm, 8 drachms an
ounce, A ounces gill, Is gills pint, 90
drops teaspoonful, teaspoonfuls a
tablespoonful or half an ounce, 2 table
sp0onfuis an ounce, 8 tablespoonfuls a
gill, Q giIls coffee cup or tumbler, 6
fluid ounces a teacup full. -Four thou
sand eight hundred and forty square
yards, an acre, square mile, $40 acres
To measure an acre 200 feet on each
side, making a square acre within an
inch. There are 2, $50 languages. Two
persons die every second. A generation
is IS years; average of life, 81 years
The standing army in Prussia, war times
], 200 600; France, /, 800, 600; Russia
600 600; Austria, S25, 700; Italy. 200, 600;
Span. 100 GOO; Bel GUM, 5000; England
70, 600; United States, $4,000 Roman
Catholics in United Stases. 5,0O0,0O
Mails in New York city are 100 tons pei
day. New York consumes 800 beeyes
daily, 700 calves, 10000 sheer, 10000
swine, in naturalization Journal o.
Health. -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-02-25
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

+ LINEN can be glazed by adding tea
I spoonful of salt and one of finely -scraped
white soap TO pound of starch.
sugar, one tablespoonful butter, .,ne cur
four, 1.-TWO thirds Of teaspoonfui of soda
flavor to the taste.
ALWAYS keep the feet warm, and thus
avoid colds. To this end never sit In
damp shoes or wear foot-coverings 1T
ting and pressing closely.
| To TAKE ink spots out of mahogany
touch with feather dipped in tea-
spoonful of water to which a few drops
of spirits of inter have been added, and
rub quickly with wet cloth.
CURE FOR. FELoN.-Take table.
| spoonful of fine salt, tablespoonful of
vinegar, tablespoonful Of black pep
per and the yolk of an egg; simmer
together and bind on. Renew twice a
day. Said to be a neyer-failing remedy.
To CLEAN GILT JEwELRY-To half q
pint of boiling water add one ounce of
cyanide of potassium When the liquid
| is cold mix in half an ounce of ammonia
liquor and one ounce of rectified alcohol
| Objects will be rendered bright by brush
ing with this compound. e6l+ =tf
WHITE CAKE.-Two cups butter, four
cups sugar, six cups -four, whites of six
teen eggs, one-half cup warm water on
| the butter; stir it to a cream; put the
sugar in and beat il well; put three tea
| spoonfuls of baking powder in the flour;
NIX well; beat the whites of eggs and
put in last. See.
DAT MEAL CAKEs.-One cup of oat
| meal soaked in one cup CT cold water
and little salt; soak over night; in the
| morning add one cup of sour milk and a
| little sugar. one teaspoonful of soda and
| -four enough to make them like fritters
have your gem pans hot and bake in a
| quick oven. o es-.l.47
CURE FOR CoRNs.-Ten cents worth OF
| muriatic acid and acid of inter will take
out any number of corns and warts
| Scrape around the corn and put the acid
around it few times, and then you can
| take the point of knife, or even pin
| and lift it out at the root. Put q little
grease in it when it is removed-Rurdl
| Neao Yorker
This is very good way of treating
| sweet apples: Stew them in porcelain
| kettle with just enough molasses and
| water to prevent burning till cooked
| through, and then transfer them TO the
| oven with all the liquid Iesiduum to
| dry and brown. This gives a baked ap
| pie, half jelled, delicious in flavor and
moisture, that anyone can love. -tts-. .
CURE FOR CHILBLAINs.-On retiring al
night rub the parts of the foot affected
with sperm-oil and hold the foot near q
good hot stove Or crate until the heat
| seems to burn; then remove it o cool q
| little. Then heat it again, and do sc
three or four times every night for foul
or five nights and viii insure a perfect
| cure. cured myself in that way ter
years ago and | have not been troubled
| sinee.=COr. Cincinnati lines.