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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-07-18

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Better Than Ever!

More and l'reshor News, and More Read
ing Matter than any other Daily Paper
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livery Scientist, Architect, Builder,
~ Tinsmith ana Property Owner should
have a copy of the practical treatise on
LIGHTNING PROTECTION, just issued
by the undersigned. 1t exposes the seri-
Gus dolects Of the lightning Iods now erect
ed, and gives explicit directions for prop
erly protecting buildings, ships oil tanks
steam boilers, wooden bridges, telegraph
apparatus, otc. 1t shows and describes q
simple method by which metal roofs aud
rain pipes, or other suitable metallic con-.
ductors about buildings, will effect abso-
lutte protection. Sent by mail, postage
prepaid, on receipt Of $3.50. Henry w.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
A Trip to Reynolds, Hamlet and the
the vicinity of Aledo.

On Saturday, the 5th, reporter for
this paper left Rock Island on the o clock
train on the Rock Island & Mercer County
Railroad, and proceeded to Reynolds, a
place which has sprung up like magic,
within a few months, 1t now contains
about 20 houses, and is the liveliest little
town on the road, south of Milan. The
depot is quite large and has a neat sitting
room, ticket Office, and baggage room.
There are four stores now open-C. Ii.
Dibbern & Co. hardware and farm imple-
ments. presided over by Wm. q. Davis;
DIR, Ashbaugh, drugs and medicines; r.
B. Olmsted, dry goods and groceries, and
one drug and dry goods store combined. A
number of other stores are being erected.
+, HelpenstelI, formerly of this city, has q
harness shop, and is doing a good business,
repairing and making new harness. Clark
& VanMeter have blacksmith and wagon
shop. aud are kept busy all the time. Il.
z. Webster also has blacksmith shop,
and has all the work he can do There is
enc hotel, lumber yard. stock yards, and
plenty of room for other improvements.
Joe Mehan, Of Milan, Is trying to get
enough signatures to a paper among the
citizens, to allow him to open saloon
but whether he will succeed or not has not
yet been decided.
At I o'clock started for Hamlet to attend
Singh Eskule," in company with bis
brother and Robert Burdett, brother Of
one of the editors of the Union. The only
improvement there is the opening of {
barber shop over Candor Bros. store bu
the enterprise hardly pays. Lloyd Girton
the druggist, says he is doing as muct
business now as he was before Reynolds
was laid out After singing school, re
manned over night at the residence of Mr.
Geo, Crabb, and in Company with anothe
brother, in the morning, took horseback
ride to Uncle" Peter Blues, FIVE mile
south of Hamlet near Aledo, Remained
there all day, and attended the Presby
terian church at Gingles's Corners B!
| the kindness Of Mr.. Clifton was taken L
Reynolds in buggy, remaining over Sun
day night and returning to Rock Island b!
the morning train. THE ARGUS is tn
favorite newspaper in that region. AM
quite a number of new subscribers wer
added to the list.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Dishonesty of Republican Newspapers
The Chicago Journal saws:

The Chicago Journal says:
THE much talked of extra session of
congress is not to be convened either on
the 4th or the 18th of june. On the con-
trary, it has been postponed until October
Is, thus making it, in effect, a lengthenlng
of the regular session. This is good news
for the country at large, although it may
occasion some hardship in military and
naval circles. The commissioned officers
will be able, no doubt, to raise all necess
airy funds, but the poor privates will be at
their wits ends. The refusal of the con-
tederate house of representatives to make
the customary appropriation for any ex-
and meanest tricks nation eyer perpe-
trated.
The above is fair sample of the hon
esty of Republican newspapers. The
Journal knows very we'll that the Demo
cratic house not only did not refuse to
make the necessary appropriations for the
army and navy, but actually made the ap.
preparations, and it was a Republican
senate that refused to concur 1t is Re-
publican senate that is responsible for the
failure; responsible for all the inconven-
fence that arises; responsible for the ne
cessity of an extra session of congress,
During the Kansas excitement, under
Mr. Buchanan's administration, Repuli.
can congress attached to the army APP
preparation bill a provlso that no part Of
the federal army should be used to force
upon the people of Kansas a government,
against their consent Mr.. Buchanan
signed the bill, and all went on wei
enough. The people of Kansas, with
Douglas as their champion, managed theil
own affairs in their own way.
During the last session ofcongress Dem.
ocratic house followed the Republican pre-
cedent and provided that no part of the
| federal forces should be used to force upon
the people of South Carolina and Louisi
ana government against their consent
and against the wishes of a majority o.
these people as expressed through tbs
ballot box. With this proviso, the Demo
Gratis appropriated the necessary funds fol-
the army, exactly as the Republicans haC
| done IN B1chanan's time,-but a Republi
can senate refused to pass the bill; refused
to,stand by their own precedent; refused t.
take their own medicine, apd hence NJ
money was appropriated. If Republican
papers were honest they would tell theil
readers these facts, and show that it ii
their own party that is responsible for the
failure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
The Roughs at Work Again

Between and o'clock Sunday morn
ing Menas Exner. Jack Doyle, Con. Done
van aud Tom O'Brien (the carpenterl
called at the old Armstrong house. on 9Th
street, in the slough. and, raising window,
called on Mr.. Levi Wagner, who occupies
the house with his family, to open the
door. He did so, and asked them
what they wanted. Exner and
Doyle replied by seizing him
and beating him. The noise awakened
the women and they arose, screaming, and
enquired the cause of the row. Then the
other rongh took band and the women
were assaulted also. Owing to Mr.. Wag-
ner's screams for the Police the roughs ran
away. after giving him severe beating,
-Exner and Doyle leaving their hats be-
hind. While running up the street they
came face to face with Deputy Marshal
Blackburn and Policeman Bollman-apd
were arrested-but Doyle took to his heels
and escaped. Exner was jailed-and
before daylight the whole gang had been
captured and were behind the bars. The
case will go before the grand jury, and an
effort made to indict them for riot.
They should be punished to the full
extent of the law, and not be allowed t(
escape by promising to pay small fine
as is too often the case. Let the police
break up the gang of roughs which ha,
ftourlshed In this city for so long-and al
good citizens will sustain them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
TRAP SHOOTING.

THE BEST REoUPERANT of failing ener-
gy, that to which the tagged out man of
business, the brain-fatigued author, the
tired advocate or the weary artizan can
resort with tie greatest certainty that it
will revive his overweight powers, is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, a most genial
tonic cordial, as we'll as a benign remedy
for disorders of the stomach, liver, bowels
and urinary organs, and means of eradi-
eating and preventing intermittent fevers.
1t not only enriches the blood and creates
new fund of energy in the system. but il
has the effect of expeling impurities from
the lite current which beget disease. The
Injurious Influence of abrupt transitions OF
temperature, of an unwholesome climate
and injurious diet, are counteracted by it,
and it promotes digestion, appetite and
sound repose. Give it a trial and be con-
vinced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
A Prosperous House.

1t is gratifying at all times to note the
progress of Rock Island business interests
and especially when the advancement is
the result of steady, persistent work and
upright, honorable dealing, In this con-
nection THE ARGUS notes with pleasure
the rapidly increasing trade of May Bros,
wholesale crocksry merchants of this city
This firm has grown from a small begin
Mug to its present high position in the
mercantile community and stands to-day
among the best of our business houses.
This result is the more deserving when it
is known that it has been attained through
patient industry and close application to
business. The firm is composed of live
active men who realize the Importance of
attending to the details and has been
so carefully managed that today
the trade of the concern compares favor
ably with some of the Chicago houses.
The stock is large and varied and consists
of everything usually found in frst-class
house of this description; and. besides.
many choice imported goods which are not
generally obtainable except in the eastern
cities. This magnificent stock will be
offered to the public at wholesale prices.
This announcement is no advertised sale
of odds and ends at any price but gen.
uine business transaction, made by a
reliable and trustworthy concern.
Messrs. May Bros, have always been up
with the times and propose to inaugurate
new era in the crockery line. Possessing
unusual advantages for purchasing goods
at close figures, the firm can and will sell
crockery, glassware, lamps, chandeliers,
etc., at lower prices than ever before of
fered in Rock Island. An opportunity OF
this kind is not often found and will nc
doubt be eagerly embraced OF course old
fogy competitors will endeavor to ridlcule
this new departure but when a reliable
and straight business house of the standing
Of May Bros, advertise to do anything il
is sufficient guarantee that the transaction
in view will be accomplished. Enterprise
has been the rule and not the exception
with this concern, hence its rapid pro
gress. HE ARGUS takes pleasure in call.
ing the attention ct its readers to the new
order of things about to be inaugurated al
May Bros, and judging from the res1l
which has uniformly followed the efforts Of
the firm, the present move will be grand
success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Circuit Court.

Monday, May THE May term of our
circuit court commenced at 2 o'clock this
afternoon. Hon. George W. Peasants On
the bench.
The first thing done was calling the
names of the grand jury. All answered
to their names but seven, and three of
those had been excused. The vacancies
we're filled, the court appointed L. W.
Beal foreman, and the jury was then
sworn in. as follows:
Cordova-Wm. g. Marshall
Coe-Amos Golden.
Port Byron VIM. r. Curtis.
Zuma--L. w. Beal
Hampton-L. d. Edwards.
Moline-Michael Hartzell, D. V. Witter.
j. H. Jasper.
Rock Island-Henry Dart, s. B. Stod-
dard, H. G. Blackburn, Fl. S. Barns, Geo.
Groom. L B. Requa, j. r. Huber, Henry
Burgower, T. d. Barns, Geo. Mixter.
Rurat-John Warnock.
Black Hawk. s. Smith.
Bowling-Matthew Criswell.
Andalusia-Robert Ross.
The Jury then retired, and the time OF
court was occupied hearing motions, fixing
days for trials. etc.
The first panel Of petit jurors will BIZ
sworn in tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

Attention is called to the advertisement
of B. T. Babbitt in this paper, one of, if
not the largest soap manufacturers in the
country From comparative small be-
ginning the trade of this concern has
grown to immense proportions until now
Rabbits soap is household necessity.
Enterprisg has been the rule aud not the
exception with B. [. Babbitt. and in addi-
ton 6rstclass goods, extensively adYer-
tised, has made his manufactures staple
everywhere. TIE latest is his celebrated
toilet soap which is said to be superior to
any ether in the market 1t is guaranteed
to be free from all injurious ingredients
and purely vegetable. In addition to
soap this concern manufactures salaratus,
baking powder, potash cream tarter, etc..
all OF which are well known among dealers
and consumers everywhere. These goods
are reliable and are for sale by all dealers.
See advertisement IN this issue of THE
ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Sidewalk N Office.

All who will build their walks within the
coming twenty days (by May 10y, and then
prove before the County Court that they
have complied with the order, will be dis,
charged without costs. 1t is not only nee
essary to build the walks, as ordered, but
it is necessary to prove that fact in court
All those who neglect attention to this
notice will find judgement against them
for the sums assessed by the commission
ers, and a big bill of costs besides
Those who want any grading done should
leave notice Immediately at the City
Clerks Office, and it will be attended to-
The city authorities mean business now.
VIM. H. GEsT, City Atty
Rock Island, April 20, 1877. 7dtd.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Grasshoppers, Politics, etc, in Ottawa
County. Kansas.


On Saturday, the 5th, Mr. George
Crabb, living two miles west of Hamlet,
Mercer county, received letter from his
brother Abram, former resident Of this
county and twice supervisor from Edgirg-
ton township, who now lives near Mime
apolis, Ottawa county, Kansas. He says
that the grasshoppers in that vicinity are
very thick, but they do not hatch out as
rapidly as on previous years. They have
done little damage. as yet,-and the far
mers are hopeful as to the future The
path masters, or highway commissioners,
all over the county, have posted notices
calling on every boy over IL years of age
and every man under 90 years, in the
various townships, to come out on a fixed
day and burn and watch every strip Of
prairie land in the county-with a view of
either destroying or driving off the
hoppers.
Mr. Crabb says his wheat is now &c
inches high, and looking we'll. and be is
busy planting corn. Pasturing for cattle
aud sheep is good, and stock is looking
very we'll.
In closing the letter he says the Repub.
licans not holding Office in that county
feel bad" at the course Hayes has taken
and they denounce him in unmeasured
terms as a traitor to his party. Those
holding Office are. of course, afraid to say
anything,-but call on their friends tc
wait aud sect may be all for the best
The Democrats smie-and are satisfied
He also says that the good times" which
were promised them, should Hayes bt
elected president, haven't struck tina
vicinity yet-as business is very dull anc
money is almost unknown-probably
because Hayes was not elected" but wa
counted in.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
New 5rocerv Store.

Yes! it is a fact, Our old citizen, John
Kroger, may be found at No. 1912, Third
Avenue between 18th and I4th streets;
selling Groceries and Provisions, as in the
days of auld lang syne
He respectfully solicits the patronage
of his old customers and the citizens in
general
The highest cash prices will BE- paid to
farmers for country produce. d6twlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
River improvements.

Col. Macomb, of the Engineer Corps,
U. S. A, whose he headquarters are in Rock
Island, and who has charge of the upper
Mississippi improvements, states that the
unexpeDded appropriations for river work
will be used as soon as practicable.
1t includes $4,000 for the Desmoines
rapids, $4,000 for the Rock Island rapids
and $4,000 for dredging, removal Of
snags, etc.
For the latter work the United States
steamer Montana, now at our boat yard
will be employed on the work between
St. Paul and Alton. The removal of 1000
cubic yards of rock from the foot of Moline
chain will complete the work on Rock
Island rapids. On the Desmoines, it is
expected that work will be so far complet-
ed this summer that boats may pass
through the canal this season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
Charley Grau's Estate.

The work done by this Office for Charley
Gray's estate was ordered by Messrs
Simonson & Stoddard, of Port Byron
The charge is a reasonable one for thu
work done, and it is matter of entire in
difference to THE ARGUS PRINTING Com
PANY whether old Guyer allows it oil
not The parties who ordered the work
are good for the amount. 2dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
soanaal-Attempted suiciae

Dies MONIES, Iowa, May 5. "A church
member. highly respected. was caught
locked in the treasnrer's office, at Boones-
boro. on Thursday night, with the wife of
a prominent citizen, by the sheriff, who
forced an entrance.
An Eldora special says that Isaac G..
Harris. notorious land swindler. confined
in Hardin county Jail. nearly accomplished
suicide on Thursday evening, by cutting
an artery 10 bis leg.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

We CANT TALK without showing the
condition of our teeth. Every laugh
exposes them, In order not to be ashamed
of them, let us use Sozodont, which is
sure to keep them white and sLotless, and
to give fragrance to every word we utter.
United we stand" as the joined frag-
ments said to Spalding's Glue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

UNwHoLEsoME FooD.-By the I'M
natural com bination of different articles by
ignorant persons, for baking powders, they
render the food very 'indigestible, as the
chemical action, when they enter the
stomach, prevents their being digested.
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the
only powder prepared by the application of
principles, forming perfect
powder, safe, economical and nutritious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

Both prudence and ambition concur 10
urging honest men to do the best possible
thing, each in his own line of business.
1t is this feeling which has made Dooley' s
Yeast Powder the best in the market.
The cans are always full weight, and the
contents chemically pure and most skill
fully compounded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

A bright and beautiful child shows in its
very expression that its babyhood was not
associated with opium, cordials, etc, for
the continued use of opium is antagonistic
to health That valuable and highly rec
commended remedy for the disorders Of
babyhood, DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is alb.
solutely tree from NOR Vhia and all Other
dangerous agents, and Ican be safely EN-
P pG,g,s at all times |oOIy % cents per
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

HELMBoLD's BUcHU. - Helmbold' o
Buchu has long been known as one of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. AS dluretic, it is supe-
rior to almost any ether medicine in use.
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity OF the prepara-
ton, aud the diligence used 10 the selection
of the crude material, have made il known
far and wide as reliable and effective
preparation. and one that can always be
used with safety and benefit. The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production OF many spurious prepare
tons, which are made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa.
ton acquired by Helmbold's original pre-.
paration. Parties who desire a really good
medicine should be careful and use Helm.
holds only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
ILLINOIS Republican Office Holders Rob.
bling the People.


In the Illinois legislature, few days
ago, Mr.. Rowett of the penitentiary com
mittee made a report complimentary to
the management of that institution, but
Mr.. Pinney, of Joliet, took the poetry out
of the rep lrt by moving that it be recon-
United to the committee with instructions
to inquire what authority the commission
ers had to charge The state with
their personal expenses of 1871
for the two years ending Deem
Der, 1876. In support of his motion Mr..
Pinney read the items of personal expenses,
which aft jrded much amusement to the
house. a summary shows that Mr. Pin.
ney accuses the commissioners with charg-
ing to the state sos for pleasure travelling
to New Jersey, $50 for cabinet presents to
lady friends, $40 for overeoats, $3.50 IS
for wines, whiskeys and other beverages
to entertain state officers, legislators and
guests, and $40 81 for supper to ex -sena-
tor John A. Logan September Is, 1876,
The bill of fare contained twenty-five
items, aud one-fourth of the expenses was
for oranges and ice-cream. The house
recommitted the report for the purpose
of further investigation, Notwithstanding
the opposition to this action BY Messrs
ROwett and Westtall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

PIANO TUNING-Parties desiring the
services of frst-class piano tuner can
procure them by leaving orders at Muir
phys music store, corner Fourth avenue
and 23d street. 2deod2w,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF