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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

GEORGE II. RowELL & Co. de-
serve the best thanks of the adver-
tising community for their efforts to
prevent advertisers from being im-
posed on by INSCRIPTIONS pub
fishers. Every honest publisher
will also thank them for the aid
they have afforded them I'm main
tanning their competition for busi-
ness by fair means, against the
fraudulent practices of dishonest
rivals. Messrs. ROwell a Co. alone
of newspaper directory publishers,
have had the courage to undertake
the task Of discriminating among
the statements of newspapers, and
to face the hostility which such n
course was sure to excite among
those who profitted by misrepresen-
tatiOn. Notwithstanding the many
crushing" articles that from time
to time have been hurled at them,
sometimes by parties who ought TO
have known better, they have per
severed I'm their course, and they
have had their reward. Their pub
lication has taken the first place "a
the standard authority among
American newspaper authorities,
and reference book for every large
advertiser and advertising agency
i'm this country.-JerSey City Jour
nal, Nay %, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

A young lady and gentleman dis
putting upon a subject, the lady ten
derly remarked, 'Sir, we can never
agree in anything"
''You are wrong, madame," said
he. "If you and / were to go into a
room in which there were two beds,
a women in one and a man in the
other. wfthwhOm would you sleep?''
"With the woman, of course" re-
piled she emphatically. $50 would
i" promptly replied the gent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16
Southern Claims.

Wash. special to the Cincinnti Commercial.
Orders have recently been issued
by the Quartermaster General of the
army, directing gthesuspension of the
investigation of claims under the act
of July 4, 1874, for property taken by
the United States army during the
civil war. These claims are for fuel,
forage etc., taken from loyal citizens
in loyal States, and are almost en-
tirely confined to the States of Ken
lucky, Tennessee. Missouri, West
Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and
Pennsylvania.
1t is understood that this action is
in anticipation of legislation by Con-
gress at theneXtsessiOn, transferring
these claims to the Southern Claims
Commission. Similar action will
probably be taken by the Commits
sary General of the army, rela-
tive to claims for subsistence stores
which are being examined by him
under the same law.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

THE Republican party can not eX-
pect 10 destroy a country, waste It's
substance. deny every means Of
growth for fifteen years, and then TO
have Immediate prosperity restored
by the establishment Of home rule.
-NashUiiie -Ameyic0n.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS is and
has been residing at "BeauvOir," !"
Miss, the resideace of Mrs. Sarah
A. Dorsey, on the Gulf coast, be-
tween Mobile and New Orleans,
where, with the assistance of Maj
w. T. Walthall, he is engaged in
preparing his "MemOirs," the first
volume Of which will be issued by
the Appletons some time during the
coming fall. He is said to be in eX-
cellent health, and looks younger
than he did few years ago-the
result probably of the salt air Of the
gull, and rest from severe litigations,
the end of which left him almost
J penniless.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

THE Democratic press Of Texas
Louisiana, Arkansasand Mississippi
speak out i'm favor of the TeXas-Pa
cific railroad. An echo Is wanted
from Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16
Excelsior Mower at Work.
BEVERLY. XIV. August 3. Is

BEVERLY, KY. August 2 1875
purchased Burke Agent
had hundred and wheat the Excelsior did
the admirably eight time regard
in existence. Respectfully, T. II. MAJOR.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

GARRETTsBURG, Christian Co. Ky, January, 1876.
T. P BURKE,
purchased of last regard the best machine made My
enabled other standing
grain. THOS. II. WALLACE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

The Knoxville Tribune hopes that
the Hon. j. ID. Atkins, of Tennes-
see, will be made Speaker of the
next House.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16

If one has the choice Of energy or
talent, the former win insure the
largest success in life.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16
LoNGvIEw. Ky. August 2, 1875.


purchased Burke Agent regard
loose and cent for repairs Have used better
E. II. CARROT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-16
I am also Agent for the Celebrated
Tnvincible Vibrator.

Manufactured by Kingsand Furguson & Co.. St. Louis,
Mo This Separator has given universal satisfaction and
farmers will do well to examine before purchasing else
where
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
PARENTs

Delays are dangerous. The lives of our
little ones are dear to US. and it is the
wish and hope to see them look bright,
and cheerful and happy.
we advise you not to give them any
OF the dangerous worm syrups or liquids
OF any kind or name. They are not only
bad to use and really dangerous to take !:
but the stomach often rejects them and
are used with peril to those little ones
who look to as for care and protec-
ton. Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
are pure white and are made from the
purest vegetable medicines. They are
the only safe and sure worm medicine
ever discovered. They have become a
household remedy, and are now sold In
every store
Van peusen's CONNECTIONS
Are sure protection.
They bring TO terms
Intestine Worms;
Cures every child.
Are tasteless, mild.
Your pets may live,
II them you give.
Ask for Van Densen's Worm Confec.
tons. Merchants can get them at whole
sale Drug Stores.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
KINGSTON. ULSTER Co, NY.
16rPrice Is cents box. ~
| Sold at every store,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

County Sabbath School Convention.
The Rock Island County Union Sabbath
School Convention convened at o'clock
this afternoon in the Central Presbyterian
church, about IS delegates from various
parts Of the county being present.
Tho convention was called to order by
+. W. Spencer, chairman of the county
executive committee, who stated that Rev
]. K Findley would open the meeting.
Mr. FindIey announced the song Il
Need Thee Every Hour. and after it had
been sung, he read few passages from
the bible, and then offered short but
earnest and eloquent prayer.
Hon. John B. Hawley was then chosen
temporary president, aud Rev. j. r.
Findley vice president, and in the absence
of the former on account of Illness the
latter accepted the chair aud presided.
+. W. Spencer was then chosen tempo
rary secretary with D. T. More and Lew
f. Harson as assistant
The regular programme was then pro-
ceeded with, and when our reporter left
the meeting Rev. A Harper. of Porl
Byron, was addressing the convention
upon why DID You Come to the Con
vention?"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

Are harder to bear than the ailments of
middle life or youth, since the resistant
power in the system has diminished with
declining years, and disease and pain have
more power over the enfeebled body. It
is therefore the more essential that that
resistant power should be augmented.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a benign
tonic cordial, is admirably adapted Tor the
purpose. 1t counteracts the in6rmities
peculiar to age, and succors worn out ma
ture. It WHITES the feeble frame, adds
new oil, as it were, to. the Pickering lamp
Of life, diffuses fresh warmth through the
chilled veins, and gives comfort as well as
relief, thus tightening the burden of age
and retarding in measure the progress of
decay. Ladies in delicate health. as well
as aged persons, derive great benefit from
this wholesome stimulative tonic, Which Is
absolutely pure, unobjectionable in flavor,
and is recommended by physicians Of re-
pute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

A SURE THINe.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages.
and 10 oil its varied and complicated forms.
and will cure the worst cases of yenerial
diseases, cases which have resisted The
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. It cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. It cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms and legs: also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in short time.
Price, So per package. Sent everywhere
By express. a treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two STAMPS Sold
BY DIR. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, ST. LOUIS, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a specially. n
you are afflicted, with no matter what. call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

PAZZoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor-
alive. To preserve and beautify the
human hair. What it will do. Prevents
the hair falling out. Increases the growth
and beauty of the hair. Retains the hair
in any desired form. Prevents the hair
FROM turning grey. Prevents and entirely
eradicates dandruff. Heals pimples and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos.
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
ST. per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
NoTEg HERE AND THERE.

We expect every day now to hear of
notoriety, but it will be short-lived.
An outrageous exchange remarks that
if the pretty girls wear their hats much fur.
ther back on their heads. they II be obliged
to take them off to prevent sitting down on
them.
The Prophetstown Spike records the
marriage of Spencer E. Pigg to Miss Eva
Fry. When the litter airy career of this
couple begins, Fryed Piggs will be in order.
Swine not2
The old land, it must be confessed,
very pleasantly custom OF sending Thanks
giving turkeys to editors has unfortunately
become in measure obsolete, though for
the life of us we can't see any objection to it.
u. s. Gauger E. Carter reports the
whisky business in this city as fair to
middIing-but no liquor is being recti6ed
for the use of revenue agents this month. "
How they must suffer-without their reg
ular rations,
Geo. w. Fitch. well known farmer
and stock dealer Of Lyndon, Whiteside
county, was stricken with paralysis last
Thursday afternoon, and his left side is
now entirely useless, though be is recover
ing from the effect of the stroke.
"A Galesburg man took hot brick to
bed with him, and just missed going up ID
'piller" fire. Here we generally take
something hot just before going to bed
and find it answers the purpose much bet
ter than a hot brick 10 bed-or rather it 8
not 80 liable to set the bed clothes on IRE,
In the nine months ending September
30th, the earnings of the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railroad reached the sun
of $5, 1896. 663-an increase of $237 ,691
over the same period in '76. The earnings
in September last were $798.277 ovel
$34. 900 more than was carried 10 September
of the preceding year. These fugres show
that times are greatly improved Thu
year.
"A male. child, about four months old
with black hair and eyes, was left on thu
doorstep of the residence of Isaac elias
pell, IN Davenport, Thursday evening, ant
pinned to its clothing was the following
note: please take pity on miserable
woman. / have no husband and tw
children, This one will leave in you
care. Please give it good home for can
not care for it.
"A rather good looking colored mai
and handsome white girl, the forme
getting along towards middle age, the LAT
ter not over Is, both residing near Specht'
ferry. Dubuque, Iowa, had hard work get
ting married. They went to Potosi, bu
neither justice of the peace nor ministe
could be found to perform the ceremony
They went to British Hollow with the sam
result. They had to stay there all night an
from that place went to Dutch Hollow
where they were married by a justice {
the peace. The loving couple were al
companied by the young lady's aunt, wh
said she was bound TO see fair play.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
Abbott Concert, Wednesday evening
Nov. 28th.


Going TO the Devil In Shabby Boots.
How is business?" asked Justice
Hayden of bootbIack in tie formers of
fee, Very bad, sir. I've done more
these two days than all the rest of the sea
son, responded the bootblack. People
are backing their own boots2" asked the
squire. That's the fact, and great
many of 'em too It's getting to Re fash
ionable to carry backing brush. just like
toothbrush. Thea there are lot of
fellows who rub through the week on two
or three shines, and. if there comes a
storm, they sit on the piazza till it dries off.
| guess they expect us fellows to starve. "
And yet nobody would think to look at
you that the starving process was sue
cess, returned the squire. well, sir, we
manage to get enough to eat off the board
ing houses and restaurants but we ain t
getting rich; and the country's going to
the devil, fear, sir, in mighty shabby
looking boots, and he rubbed smile into
polish which would have graced the
armour of Achilles, though it was plain
that he was wrestling in his inner soul
with the memory of the day when almost
everybody was fifteen cent customer, and
some paid twenty FIVE cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
The X instrsls Tomorrow Night.

Everybody should hear Barlow and his
excellent troupe, each of whom is star
10 his line Read the following from an
exchange aud judge for yourself
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose & West gave
their first entertainment at Tweddle Hall
last evening. Made a golden hit. De-
served it. One of the very best troupes
that was ever organized in this country
In Springfield, on Thursday evening
they played to the largest house of the
season. As we have already said the
star company is made up of artists form.
erly the leading stars of Haverly' s troupe.
Among the performers are Milt. Barlow
and Geo. Wilson, two of the best end meD
in the world. Primrose and West are
two of the best comedians and double
cloggists in the country. f. Nj. Hall Is a
superb baDjoist. In addition to these
stars we have Carl Rudolph, Harry Percy,
Frank e. Jamlsou, james Lamont and
George Z. Denton. Large orchestra and
first class brass band The programme
last evening was one of great merit, full
nf fun and excitement. The concluding
sketch, Worrying an Editor" is one OF
the best bits of merriment ever seen or
the minstrel stage.-AlbdRy Post:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

Hon. Schuyler Colfax, ex-vice president
of the United States, passed through this
city Saturday morning, on his way home
from aIecturing tour in the western part
of Iowa. Mr.. Colfax expressed his inten
ton OF soon leaving the lecture field, he
having already been in that occupation
about eight years. He said he always
went home for Sunday when he was not
too far away from South Bend. Mr.. Z.
is beginning to look older, the gray hairs
are becoming prominent, and be bears
the general appearance of man who has
seen his best days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
THANKSGIVING Ball.

Those who have received Invitations to
attend the fifth annual Thanksgiving supper
aud ball of the Phoenix Hose Co, and who
intend to engage 10 the hunt on Thanks
giving Day, are requested TO meet at the
hose house on Wednesday evening. The
fact that the company has engaged John
Lowden. the celebrated wolf hunter, to
take part 10 the hunt should not discourage
those who wish to have jolly time on that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
Criminal Notes.

Chas. Coyne was fined S. and costs,
Saturday evening, by Justice Halves, for
making an indecent exposure Of his per
son. The complaint was made by Mr..
Elliott, the fisherman, whose wife had
thrown basin of hot water upon Coyne
to punish him for his vulgar exhibition.
Coyne was let off on his promise to pay
which he never intends to do. A com
plant for assault and battery against Coyne
was withdrawn by Elliott, each party pay
log half the costs. Besides the scalding,
Coyne received a severe beating from
Elliott.
The night-force made another raid upon
the houses of ill-fame Saturday night and
captured John Kennedy, alias Kane, Menas
Exner, alias Williams, Chas. Shaw, Thomas
Kelly, Henry Rosen6eld. VIM. G. Frink,
Lena Henderson, Mollie Spurgeon, Ella
Brooks. Mrs, Sarah Estabrook. Sarah
Craig, Lima Gray, and Emmy Pershing.
The boys were fined S. each and costs by
Justice Halves. Exner, Kennedy and
Shaw gave security, and the others we're
sent back to Jail The girls we're fned $40
andpcosts, and as they could not pay, and
all had only been released from Jail last
Saturday, the justice allowed them to &c
on their promise to leave town by to-mor
roE evening.
Mrs Louisa McCaw was arrested and
taken before Justice Hayden TO day by
Policeman Feely, charged with using vul-
gar and abusive language to Supt. Aster
and family. Before the court she was very
abusive AMI used indecent language to-
ward all persons in the room-in fact, the
court was obliged to inflict fine of SIS and
costs at two different times, before she
would remain quiet. She was then fined
So and costs under the original charge
and 10 default of payment was
sent to Jail for 20 days. A specimen
of the language used to the honorable courl
was to call the Squire an outside wrap
per of a sausage"
Abbott Concert. Wednesday evening
Nov. 2Sth,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

Get singed if they undertake to "snoOze"
under the Climax, which is good enough
for them. as they ought to have more
sense than to lie down under such stove.
Apples placed on the zinc board can be
roasted in Is minutes, by either Chicago
or Arsenal time. Fred Hass has sold
nearly 200 Of these stoves this fall, and
has got more to sch to any one who wants
a stove that will give perfect satisfaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

How many children and women are
slowly and surely dying, or rather being
killed, by excessive doctoring, or the daily
use of some drug or drunken stuff called
medicine, that no one knows what is made
of, who can easily be cured and saved by
Hop Bitters made of hops, Buchu, Man
drake, DandeIion, &C., which is SO pure,
simple and harmless that the most frail
woman, weakest invalid or smallest child
can trust In them. Win you be saved by
them? See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

For COOP BREAKFAST OR TEA you
oftenshave to make rolls. biscuit and such
delicacies, in about ten minutes. It's easy
andeertain with DooLEY's YEAST POWDER,
the best Of them ALL Troubled housewife,
here is one cause of your annoyances swept
away like magic. Full weight and the best
material are the watchword of the manu-
faefurera
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

The first fire in this city for several
months occurred between IL and clock
last night. 1t was in the two story frame
dry goods and grocery store Of Henry and
Michael Fluegel, on 21st street, between
Fifth and Sixth avenues, They had but
recently moved their store into the build
ing, aud as there had been no fire in the
store during Sunday it was probably the
work of an incendiary, The fire is sup
posed to nave caught in the cellar-and
although the fremen were promptly on
hand, the building and stock were almost
entirely destroyed, or so badly damaged
that they will have to be replaced The
loss is placed by Henry Fluegel at $500
but this is thought to be large. The build
ing was insured for $I,300-$50O in the
Mechanics Mutual. of Milwaukee, f.
Bahnsen. agents. and $500 in the Con
necticut Insurance Co., of Hartford, II G.
Techill agent. The stock is insured for
$500 in the German Insurance Co., OF
Freeport, f. Bahnsen agent.
The residence of Mr.. Goble, adjoining,
was damaged somewhat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

DARE NOT TO TRrFLE WITH Couch.
1t is inviting death, when safety is within
reach. Stop the Cough, heal the lungs,
remove all irritation from the winds pipe,
relieve the difficulty of breathing with
Halls Honey of Horehound and Tar A
few doses will effect perfect cure.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute. Sold By all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26

A PORCELAIN SET is handsome as q
dinner service, but porcelain set of teeth
is of no service at dinner.
To avoid all necessity for false teeth. use
Sozodont daily to preserve aud beautifv
the natural ones 1t renders the gums
rosy aud the teeth indestructible.
Nothing breakable that Spalding's Glue
won't mend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
: xs II our RARRY HALF



1t will be remembered that few days
ago THE ARGUS published an item, furn-
ished by Max Kohn. which stated that
Ike Rosen6eld, travelling man for Epstein
& Co.'s liquor store, had seen Harry Hall
the republican striker, who skipped out a
couple Of weeks ago, 1t Cedar Rapids.
The ARGUS also stated at the time Hall
disappeared that he had been married be-
fore. but had deserted his wife in Musca-
tine. Since then it has been stated that
Halls wife came here and that he left this
city With her in order to avoid prosecution
for bigamy. If it is true that Hall was
seen in Cedar Rapids, then the following,
taken from the Chicago Times of Sa.ur-
day, no doubt refers to him:
MARsHALLTowN, Iowa, Nov. % A rob
berry, which for prudent purposes has teen
kept very quiet, occurred on Tuesday last
at the Willard house, large amount of
jewelrY, clothing. etc., belonging to Mr.. Il.
Hurlbert being taken. The thieves had
entered the room in the absence of Mr.. H.
and wife. and by means of false keys gone
through the trunks aud passed off undis-
covered. To-day Harry Hall and wife,
who were boarding at the Willard house at
the time, and who left the next day, were
arrested at State Centre and returned
here for examination. They are both
young, very intelligent, and the lady very
pretty: Il has been discovered that Hall
is known by several names, Taylor, Palmer
and others.
1t is to be hoped that if this is our
Harry Hall that he will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law. It is we'll
known here that he was none too good to
engage in this kind Of business, and that
he has frequently been suspicioned Of
druggiDg men and then robbing them. A
full description of Hall and an account Of
his tr ansactions here have been sent tc
the city marshal at Marshalltown, and we
will probably hear from him in few days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING Plies is generally preceded BY
a moisture like perspiratiou producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching.
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed: No humbug- trial viii prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN 4 MoKINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale By all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller 4 Fuller. and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed. Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-26
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES

DIR. PIERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. @. W. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls.
N. T., said: Il freely use 1t IN preference
to any of the ordinary articles. such as on.
SIENNA, Salts. ETC., for the most delicate IN.
fa'sts, the robust, and those enfeebEed bu
age. II Is a Specific for all Bilious DIS
orders, Agues, Coles. Headaches, Cos
tioeneSs, etc.