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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

The production OF quicksilver in
California has increased SO enormous
~ during the past two years that 1t
has attracted the attention Of ali inter
ested in the article throughout the
world. The receipts FOR the year have
been 03,92S, and the exports 4S,0lo
tasks. III addition to the receipts
there. probably about 5000 TASKS
were shipped direct from the mines tc
Nevada. thus bringing UP The lota
production TO over 10000 TASKS. a gaiI
in round numbers OF from $4,000 Il
$4,000 TASKS over 1873. The export!
in 1875 were 81 ,S4o TASKS, or 1906
less than in 1876.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

Gun cotton is ABOUT TO be utilized
for signaling purposes by the Trinity
House iii England. On point at the
northwest Of Heligoland, los feet
above the level of high water, a fog
signal has been established. When
the weather is foggy an explosion OF
gun cotton will take place every Ct
teen minutes, making a report similar
60 that OF a gun. 1t this experiment
answers, gun cotton viii no DOUBT he
nenoeforth extensively used TOR coast
warnings.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01
POSTAGE

We are compelled TO prepay postage on
ali papers sent out from our Office. Prior
to January Isl, 1875, subscribers paid
twenty oents each 1T the local post-o office
We now pay the postage for them. L
amounts to fifteen cents per annnm. Ihos'
who have not paid US are respectfully ursee
90 remit NJ once.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

The iron OF England, especially that
branch of it which is most interested
in the manufacture OF rails, is in a
very low state, with the probability or
It's continuing so indefinitely. unless a
means Of producing better Aaality
of iron can be devised.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

paties renting money are requested 70 d.
rect il 10 ignatius D0nneiiy, Box 384, +. o.,
81 Paul, MINI, and 10 send ~ draft, check,
allv other way will be- at tLie rsk Of the sender.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

A few evenings since a gentleman
was passing through Pleasant street,
NeWburypoIt, Mass, and. observing
one boy pounding another, lnterfered
and inquired what it was for He was
informed by the larger boy that he
was licking his companion for swear
ing. But DON yon sweara' inquired
the gentleman. mo, sir. | am d
Christian, and I am teaching him not
to swear.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-01

The ANTt- MoSoPoLIsT is published every
Thursday f. circllialiol by ne@fsmen and mail
Single Subscription, one year, $500
Single Subscription. six months 100
Single subscri ption. three sooF is, So
IN clubs of i've OF more 10 one address it will
he furnished at 81 50 per year, Or el.oO for six
months Address,
THE ANTI MONOPOLIST,
No 10 Wabasha St. st. Paul
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22

q TToRNEY AT LAW, OEUTsEHER ADyokAT.
Second Avenue bet 18th ald 18th Sts, Justice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
Pulling the Wires.

From The Graphic
The constitution prohibils the president
from receiving presents from foreign ma
tons or their subjects, 1t would be we'll if
he were to refuse to accept gift from any
body under any circumstances. And it
would be we'll, also, if he would decline to
accept private inequalities, except under
very pressing and exceptional circum.
stances. In visiting a city, if he is not the
invited guest of the city, or some society
or corporation 10 it, he should remember
that he is the president of the nation. and
cannot act the part of private citizen
and that by accepting the Inequalities Of
individuals he certainly places himself un-
der quasi obligation that is incompatible
with the dignity Of his office. This is spe-
cially true when the president becomes the
guest of bankers and other men with VIII m
the government has dealings, and who may
have fayors to ask of it through him. Il
certainly i'll becomes the president of ma
ton like this to De received by the leading
members of a syndicate, and surrounded
by men whose interests may prompt their
attentions, and whose display Of elegant
courtesy they hope will insensibiy defect
his judgment to their advantage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark. March 9, re.
Shalenberger' Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed. MIILNER & PARKER.
4-22d&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
Nervous Debility.

A depressed, irritable state of mind: a
weak. nervous. exhausted feeling; no en-
ergy or animation; confused head, weak
memory. often with facilitating, involup-
tary discharges. The consequence of
excuses. mental overwork and indiscre-
tons. This NERVOUS DEBILITY finds a
sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS HoMEo-
PATHIC SPECIFIC, No. rs, 1t tones up the
system, arrests discharges, dispels the
mental gloom and dependency, and rejuve
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly
harmless and always efficient Price SIS
for package of five boxes and a large 5:
vial of powder, which is important 10 old
serious cases; or 81 per single box. SOLD
by all druggists, or sent by mail on receipt
of price. Address Humphreys Homeo
pathic Medicine Co., No. 100 Fulton ST
n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
JOHN 3. HAwLEy.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ OHicein Bengston's Block. illinois 81 ROT " "
and, Illinois. taIaadSwern
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
VIM. T. Zimmerman.

DRACTICAL PIANO TUNER AND REG1IJ,A.
= Ter. Leave orders with John Zimmerman.
rlah0 Manufacturer, 100 Main ST. near First Ma.
tional Bank, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
HOTEL DOVENSHIRE.

Opposite Grand Central Depot on 41st and AID SITS.
bet. 4th and 5th Avenues New York.
THE HOTEL DEvoNsHIRE is a first class Ho
tel elegantly furnished and well ventilated Every
room is bright and cheerful The hotel is moderI
structure, built expressly Tor rs-cass house and
has every modern improvement. 1t is conducted
on the European Plan, at moderate charges
Persons visiting the city will save carriage hire anC
secure the best accommodations for the smalles
cost, by stopping at the Hotel Devonshire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1922
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENSING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable in all
cases of Cramp other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and few drops used regu-
larly by travellers win usually act rs Preventive
and ward off such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, small quantity with a
little sweetened water viii be found to give strength
aud refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction,
which Is the great objection TO the oil alcoholic
stimulants. Producing all the good effects OF a
Mustard Plaster, (githout the possibility of blister
ing the skim its application ON flannel is most eff
cactous. And in the case OF persons predisposed
10 Rheumatism and GOHty Affections, It is of great
service, fused TO rub with,)
~ Beware Of Counterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
OH 9ai1p Argas,
Rock rsLAnD, .rLIrrorss

IL
Some War Poetry on Both Sides.
FOR THE RUSSIAN
A. Cteuesand Core, Bishop of the Western lilo
cese of NeU YORK, In The BaTdto. Commercial
f5#5s a3I& Aduertiser
Trump of the Lord-I hear it blow,
G Forward the Cross; the world shall know
Jehoyahis arms against the foe ri afEvs
Down shall the cursed Crescent go!
10 arms TIC armsl
GOD Wills 1t so. &
God bless the Russ G,d bless the Car.
Shame on the swords that trade can mar
r. shame on the laggards, faint and far
That rise not 10 the holy war
To arms-to arms
The Cross our Star. ~
How long, o Lord for Thou art Just
Vengeance is Thine-in Thee we trust;
Wake, arm of God, and dash to dust
Those hoIdes of r8pine and of lust.
TO arms-to arms!
Wake swords that rust
Forward the Cross Break clouds II ire!
Break with the thunder and the fire!
To new Crusades let Faith inspire; .-..
Down with Crescent the mire
To arms-to aims,
70 vengeance dIrel
AGAINST BOTH.
Newspaper Hereto W A. CroF4) in IN.
Graphic.
Thou man of sod, who thus implore
Thy brothers sacred blood to pour
In hateful tides ofturbld gore
FROM DaFdanelles to Danube's shore,
Be still-be still!
Blaspheme no more!
God help the babes God bless the wives
shame on the priests that Whet the knives!
shame on the church whose altar thrives
By wrecking peaceful peasants lives!
Be stil1-be stills
IT'S He'll that drives
How long, o Lord before thy shrine
Shall men pray, vengeance, God, is thine y
Then worship N oloch divine,
And drink the battles bloody wine?
Be still-be still
o., heart of minel
Come Holy Peace May Muscovite --
And Moslem end their wretched fight;
Women with songs shall hail the light
And children flock with flags OF white
Be stiil-be still-
., sacred sighti
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
s See. -arge advel tisement.

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms OF
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. is certain,
it is speedy.
CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica
Swelings. Sprains, Stiff Joints. Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and allfesh, bone
aud muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Linimept is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
DR.. JAMES,

tho manhood positively be Ladies
wanting the delicate attention, call write Pleasant
home for patients. the miou-Marriage Guide
which tells all about these Diseases who should marry why
not 10 cents to postage Dr. James has nifty and
parior but the Doctor. 0iee hours
Pm. Sunday, 10 to IL. DR.. James is 90 years of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
MILWAUKEE
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL,

Corner of Chambers Street, and West Broadway
NEW YORK.
ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
First-class accommodations for 400 guests. LOca
ted conveniently to business and places of amuse
ments. Cars from all depots pass the door. Rooms
from 81 to IS per day. Newly and handsomely fur
nished and decorated.
| n. q S. j. HUGGINS. Proprietors.
n. Higgins, formerly OF Mania ten Hotel. s. j
Higgins, formerly Of Lovejoy's Hotel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. NJ OORRETT

A ATTORNEY AT Law, SOLICITOR IN CHAN.
n Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts. Loans and
Collects. Office End Avenue, 3rd DOOR east Of
bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ille.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-22
EENWoRTL7 4 BrARDsrrY
CARL KUEHI,.

AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
= Court House Jno T. Kenworthy JAS, M. Boards
W. 1A-93d RrrrHf
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
THE WORK IN COLORADO.

Colorado, "youngest and most prom
ising daughter of the Republic" will,
in all probability, be the first State in
the bright galaxy that spans the Conti-
nent to write equal rights upon her
banners. Her citizens, enterprising,
progressive, and wide-awake to their
own interests, are not so grooved in
custom, and sluggish in movement as
are those of the older States, where for
years so much labor and energy has
been expended. The seeds of true re-
form find more genial and fertile rest
ing places here than in older communi-
ties, where everything has for so long
been performed by rote that it is a task
well-nigh insurmountable to inaugurate
change.
The brave pioneer women of Colo
rado who left the security and quiet of
Eastern homes in "the early days" and
braved life of hardship and danger
upon the frontier for the sake of build
ing up homes within its favored bor-
ders, are entitled to political privileges,
to joint ownership in homes and lands,
that they with care and labor in
finite have helped to earn. The hus-
bands, sons, and fathers, mindful of
these things, and Injured with strong
sense of sturdy, independent justice, will
be willing to mete out the same to their
faithful companions in the erewhile
wilderness if the subject can be properly
brought before them.
We are glad that a number of our
workers are endeavoring to procure
subscriptions to send to the Executive
Committee of the Colorado Woman
Suffrage Association the New NORTH
WEST as a campaign paper through the
months of June, July, August, and Sep
tember. Be assured, friends, that what
ever aid we extend to them will be re-
turned to us hundred fold in the tri-
umph, which persistent effort there will
surely win for our common cause.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
ALL SHE CAN Do.

Women everywhere in the nation,
from Mrs. Hayes, wife of the President,
to the poor cOtter's wife, who pleads in
vain with her husband to discontinue
his visits to the corner grocery, all are
powerless to work against the blighting
curse which devours every passing day
"its thousands at its meals" yet with
hands tied they are constantly exhorted
and expected to work in crushing out
the bsneful life from the hideous mon
ster-intemperance. A dispatch of the
18th says:
Mrs. Ira Elder, Of New York, presented to
Mrs. President Hayes, to-day, an elegantly
bound copy of the Centennial temperance vol
ume, with the following note: "Still in thy
right hand carry gentle peace to silence envi-
GUS tongues. Be just and fear not."-THenry
VIII. Mrs. Hayes accepted the book, and very
graciously returned her thanks, saving the
cause Of temperance was very sacred, and
should receive encouragement of the citizens,
and the special aid of mothers.
To return thanks with commonplace
words is all this woman, the "first lady
IN the natlon," can do. Yet she SAYS
the cause of temperance should receive
the Especial aid of mothers" and we
know that in so saying this woman
realizes that mothers are unable to rem
der special aid while the unjust political
determinations exist that now obtain
against her. She is at present perhaps
guided by prudence in withholding
these words, but the time will come
while yet she is the honored mistress OF
the White House, when she will give
them utterance. At present, however,
all she can do is to return thanksr fol
consideration shown her personally in
the presentation of the gift above rec
orded, and like myriads of other wait.
ing souls, patiently bide her time.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
"ONLY THIS AND NOTHING MORE. }

Brother Abbott, he who erewhile
dubbed US "our free love editorial sis
ter" now addresses us as "our esteemed
lady friend" and gallantly asks us to
"shake hands," "bury the hatchet,"
etc., etc. But for the lurking indecency
which it seems he cannot expunge from
his remarks, we would cheerfully for
give him and accept his flag of truce as
an earnest of good conduct in the future.
AS it is, however, we must insist upon
his attention to the couplet we quoted,
as we verify believe for his benefit, a
few weeks since to the exclusion, when
speaking to or of ladies, of the obiec-
tionable portions of Pope's poetry, or
the occasional Obseenities that disfigure
the pages that blaze with the else un-
dimmed luster of Shakspeare's genius.
The conditions of professioned friend
ship are easy, brother. Courtesy with
out sycophancy, wit without vulgarity,
and a fair Interpretation of plain and
courteous language. "Only this and
nothing more"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
RECENT EVENTS.

Some 400 hostile Indians have arrived
at Spotted Tail Agency during the pres
ent month.
Ex-Governor Washburne, of Massa-
chusetts, died of pneumonia at his resi-
dence in Cambridge, on the 18th.
Joe Goss was fined $3.50 for violating
the law of the State of Kentucky by en-
gaging in prize fight, and committed
to Jail till the same is paid.
The first ocean steamer ever loaded
with petroleum left New York for Java
on the 18th, bearing $4,000 gallons.
She goes via the Suez Canal.
The confirmation of Douglass is looked
upon by the best men of both parties in
Washington as a triumph of the new
policy of the administration.
The Senate confirmed the nomination
of Frederick Douglass as Z. S. Marshal
for the District of Columbia, and Henry
Finck Z. S. Marshal for the Eastern
District of Wisconsin.
The will of Jos. L. Lewis, of Hoboken,
leaving $1,OOO,OOO to the Federal Gov
ernment to help pay the national debt,
is to be contested by person who claims
that his wife is a niece of Lewis.
The heartless murder of D. A. Web
Der, Republican Collector of West Fell
ciana, La, and J. F. Moore, recently
elected Republican Recorder at De
Soto, is recorded. Both of the victims
were native white Republicans, not car.
pet-baggers. A prominent Nichols Off
Ger reprobates these murderers, saying
1.-THE person who would kill Republi.
can at such time as this ought to be
hung" The most prudent White
Leaguers entertain this sentiment.
The Executive Committee of the
Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the In
dependent Order of Good Templars is
in session in Chicago considering i'm
portant business. All parts of the Union
and Canada are represented. Col. J. ].
Hickman, of Louisville, R. w. G. T.,
who has just returned from England,
and Hon. S. Hastings, Of Wisconsin, P.
w. R. G. T., who has been lecturing in
New Zealand and Australia two years,
have impaired some valuable and inter
esting information concerning their
work. 1t has been decided to hold the
annual meeting of the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge in Portland, Me-, in May
next.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
LET SHAVE THE LAW, Mr.. CLERK

As if the laws in their fullest inter-
probation were not unjust enough to
women, officials occasionally are found
who ignore the clauses or sections
that relate to women's privileges en-
tirely. Witness the law for the qualifi-
cation Of voters at school elections as
quoted by George w. Murray, clerk of
School District No. l of Multnomah
county, in the notice of the annual
school election which he is required by
law to give. He quotes from Chapter
". Section 43 of the common law as
follows touching the qualifications of
voters at the school election:
"Any male person shall be entitled to vote at
a school meeting who is twenty-one years of
age, and has resided in the district thirty days
Immediately preceding the meeting, and who
has property in the district subject to assess
ment and taxation"
So far so good, but why does not our
worthy clerk also quote Section A of
the same chapter, which says:
Women who are widows, and have children
to educate, and have taxable property in the
district, and who have resided in the district
thirty days, as aforesaid, shall be entitled to
vote.
There is certainly distinction enough
made between men and women tax
payers, by promising that the latter
shall be lOidoOS and mothers of children
who are to be educated, without leaving
out altogether the section referring to
them. And now, women and men who
can look beyond the immediate and per
sonal concerns of self, look at this for a
moment. A woman must be widow,
a mother of children of school age, and
a taxpayer, before she is equal to the
STRIPPING boy of twenty-one years, whom
perhaps with labor and toll and care
reared! If a woman taxpayer has nc
children, or if her children are educated
she has no right to a voice in saying
whether tax shall be levied upou hel
property for the purpose of educating
the children of others. Only male per
sons have this right by law, and in ad
dition to this they take the right to vote
taxes upon the property of women
What an insult to suppose that men will
take an interest in educational matters
whether they have children of their Owl
or not, but that women must have chill
dren of their own of school age or they
have no interest in these matters.
But we started out, not to expatiat'
upon the one-sided law or cOmmen
upon its injustice and absurdities, bu
to call the attention of George w. Muir
ray, clerk of District No. l, as aforesaid
to the section defining the qualification
of voters at school elections, imme
diately following the one with which
in the interests of men Taxpayers, b.
supplemented his published notice o
the annual school meeting, and to de
mand in the name of the women tax
payers of the district the publication 0
Section A of Chapter ". of the Genera
Laws of Oregon. Will he respond
We shall see.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23
NEWS ITEMS.
STATE AND TERRITORIAL.

The Steilacoom Express has resumed
publication.
Wheat is two feet high in several parts
of Douglas county.
A good many cattle have been drowned
lately in Luckiamute, Polk county.
The Brownsville wooden mills are
running at their full capacity, and turn
ing out fine goods.
The steamer "Almotan started on her
first trip of the season to Lewiston on
Tuesday of last week.
On the 5th and 9th of March SS3, 700
centals of wheat from Astoria and San
Francisco were landed in Europe.
The Courier says a great many small
bridges in the Yamhill country have
been washed out by the late rains.
The Vancouver Independent adver-
tises for boy or girl of fair English ed
ucation to learn the printers trade.
Eleven vessels in the grain fleet from
Astoria to Europe since the first day of
last September, have reached their des-
tination.
1t is estimated that one thousand
boats will be employed in the fishing
business on the Lower Columbia River
this year.
An infant was found last week in the
mill-race at McMinnville, supposed to
have been drowned by its mother, who
is not known.
The price of hops seems to be still on
the decline in the San Francisco mar
ket. The range of quotations is now
| from 121 to 20 cents pound.
Mrs. Barton, of East Chehalem, has
become insane on account of the burn
ing of her child some time since. She
was committed to the asylum last week.
Quite a large shipment of piles was
recently made from Port Madison to
San Francisco. There seems to be
great demand for them at the latter
place just now.
The "Mountaiu Queen" the splendid
new craft that has been built at The
| Dalles to take the place of the "Daisy
! Ainsworth," was successfully launched
on Tuesday of last week. She will ply
between Dalles City and the Cascades.
Prineville, WascO county, boasts of
widow but fourteen years old. Death
having taken the matter in hand for
her, it is now to be hoped that she will
/ resuscitate her doll-babies aud school
books, and enjoy the pleasure befitting
her age.
The young man who died of small
pox in Seattle on the 18th inst. was
named Richard Forbes. He was the
support of an aged and widowed mother
who had a family of three small chill
dreD, and to them it is an af1iction rem
dered double grievOus.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-23

Mrs. Duniway writes under date o.
March 18th from San Francisco, in.
forming us of her safe arrival in thai
city, and the probability that she will
be home by the lst proximo. She haC
engagements in Oakland and San Jose
to fill before coming north Her health
shattered by the tolls of her journey
across the continent, the extreme heal
of the eastern summer, and intense cold
of winter in the middle West, has rap.
idly improved since she crossed the
Rocky Mountains, with her face toward
the setting sun.