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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-03-08
Interesting Postal Statistics.

The Economist FrdncdSse has made an
interesting compilation of postal statis-
tics, from which it appears that there
were handled in the post-offices of Europe
in 1875, 2,922, 600, 900 of letters and postal
cards.. and 1,446, ,0O0, 900 of newspapers
and samples. In non European countries
the number of letters and postal cards
handled in the same year was $50, 900 900,
making total of $500, ,000, 900 letters
which the post offices in the world have
handled in single year, equal to 10, 0,600,-
600 daily, or 442, 900 hourly night and day.
Of the whole numuer OF letters, more
than three-fourths were handled in Great
Britain and her Colonies, and the United
States, Germany, France and Austria.
There are three letters written, on an av-
erage, for every man, woman and child
in the world but the general average is
materially reduced by the small number
of letters written in those countries which
are low in the scale of civilization.
Great Britain leads both in the number of
letters and in the number pro rata OF the
population, the whole number handled
being /, 100, 900, 900, or 35 for every inhab-
liant. The United States is second on the
list in number, with 705, 900, 600 letters,
and third pro rata. In proportion to pop
ulation, the number handled in the
United States was only about half that of
England. This disparity is probably ac-
counted for by the greater density OF pop
ulation in Great Britain, and the small
area, which make the mails more availa-
BILE for the speedy transmission of bust
ness communications (which constitute
the bulk Of correspondence) than they are
in the United States with its great ex-
panse Of territory, and by the fact that
Great Britain is the great manufacturing
country of the world. and is proud to ac-
cept the title, once sneeringly bestowed
upon her, Of "a Nation of shopkeepers. !"
Next TO Great Britain, the country with
the greatest pro rata is switzerland, with
81; then follows the United States, with
II, and then of European countries come
Germany, Is; Holland, IS; Luxembourg,
IA; Belgium, 13; Denmark, 12; Austria,
II: France, 10; Norway, 6; Sweden, 8;
Spain, 8; Italy, 8; Hungary, A; Greece, /;
Russia, 1; Roumania, 1, ami Turkey, 1.
The number of letters annually handled
in Europe has more than doubled since
1850. s..
"A curious murder trial has just been
brought to conclusion at Hudson, N.
Y. The evidence showed that the killing
was done by man named Kiere, yet his
wife, who was standing by when the shot
was fired, swore that she was guilty and
her husband innocent; he corroborated
her testimony. The jury swept away
their perjury, and, crediting the more
material, statements of bystanders, sent
enced the man to imprisonment for life,
and acquitted the woman. IN sentencing
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-03-08
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YORkHGN lNTELLIGRNCE.
ARsclnr Halifax dispatch announces the
greatest conservation in Nova Scotia over
the discovery Of the fact that through the
.ase Of wrong seaI an acts since 1850 are
void. There Is no Parliament-no Govern
ment-all marriages and convictions, etc.,
are said to be illegal. .,..s...s
ePAIn And. China have entisslyk bfoksn 81
diplomatic intercourse. The trouble arises
-from disputes oser the Cuban Coolie ques-
ton III: .sess ssia nssss
!. ANNOUNCEMENT was made from London,
ON the 18th, that King Alfonso, Of Spain,
would marry the daughter Of the Duke de-
Aontpensier during the 1attsr part tof April.
4 Acco1DIxg TO Berlin dispatches to the
London Ztmes, published ON the 2sth, the
sentiment Of theb better class Of Russians was
decidedly opposed to the immediate COM
mencementof hostilities with Turkey.
= A er. PHTEnsBuRa dispatch Of the Let says
. report telegraphed from Berlin that Russia
had decided to demobilise her army, when
peace II declared between Turkey and Seryia
and Montenegro. was untrue.
A RAausA telegram Of the 1st says the
Miridites had risen Ggainst Turkey, and
were besieging Ruka, Turkish fortress
near Prizrendt. 2
CoNs1AxT1NorLs telegrams of the I'd sn-
nounce the SHINING Of treaty Of peace with
Servia, and the entire evacuation Of servian
territory BY Russian troops.
Hon. MRS. NORTON, the well-known Brit
ish poet and novelist, nov an old woman Of
seventy years, and confined to her chair by
chronic rheumatism, was married ON the I'd
to Sir William Maxwell, a Member Of the
British Parliament. The groom is ffty-nine
years old.
]. T. HART, the American sculptor, died ct
Florence, Italy, on the ID.
THE funeral of John O'Mahoney occurred
ct Dublin, on the 4th. About 5000 persons
participated.
A LONDON dispatch Of the Sd says that all
accounts received from Constantinople rep
resented the condition Of the Turkish EN-
pirc as very desperate. In some portions
the scarcity. Of provisions had assumed the
proportions of . veritable famine.
ACCORDING to belgrade kilograms Of the
9th, In anticipation Of Russian invasion,
Turkey had decided to arm'the entire Mo-
hammedan population Of Bosnia, and II, 900
breech-loading rides had already been dis
tributed.
TIE London Times of the 5th says United
States bonds were almost the only legitimate
A.
MARQUIS DE CoMPEoIEN, the distinguished
African traveller, was killed in . duel at
Cairo, Egypt, on the 5th.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
A Narlectful Liver.

The bile has a three-fold part assigned
to it by the great manager, Nature. Ii
assists in the digestive process, acts as a
coloring agent of the blood. andis essential
to the evacuative function. When the
liver grows torpid, complete chaos ensues
10 the stomach and bowels; the bile is in-
jected into the circulation in large quaDti-
ties, and constipation and indigestion are
produced, Pains under the right shoulder
blade and through the right side, head
aches, vertigo, yeilowness Of the skin
furred tongue and nausea, also follow. But
these and other symptoms of biliousness
and the disorders which accompany it, are
entirely removed by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitter's. that benign rectiner of organic
disturbance and remedy for physical
weakness. Intermittent and remitteut
fever. urinary and uterine troubles,
rheumatism, gout, and other maladies.
also yield to the remedial influence of the
great corrective aud invigorant. 1t is
the peoples chosen remedy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
St. Joseph's Bazaar.

The bazaar in St. Joseph's church, not
the inclemeucy of the wealth
er. attracts large crowds each evening,
and it will 10 doubt result in adding con-
siderably to the funds 10 the church treas
ury.
Besides the many attractions offered at
the chauce tables, there is considerable
interest taken in The voting for a diamond
ring to the most popular young lady, and a
silver plated lantern for the most popular
yardmas.er Oh the various railroads center
ing here.
The polls were opened last evening, and
for the most popular young lady Miss Ella
Broderick, daughter Of the late james
Broderick, received 80 votes; Miss Nettie
LeClaire % votes, and Miss Mary Maloney
20 votes Tne polls will remain open un
ill l2 o'clock Monday night.
For the lantern, Rod. Justin, of the c.
r. l. & 2. road, received 204 votes, and
Harry Hall, of the c., B. & Q, road, 191
votes. The Dame of Adam Wygand, Of
the Rock Island & Peoria road, will be
presented this evening there will,
no doubt, be much excitement over the re-
suit The polls will close promptly at Il
O'Clock Tomorrow night.
Besides the above a number Of geese
will be raffled off this evening-which will
cause considerable amusement
Those who have not yet attended the
bazaar should not fail to go either tonight
or to morrow evening-as they will be the
principal nights OF the affair.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
A Marrow Esoaue.

John Sexton. while working about a
threshing machine on the farm Of z. II.
Swallow, about two miles east of Cordova,
had a narrow escape from death. He at
tempted to cross the tumbling rod running
from the horse power to the machine, when
his clothing was caught by the knuckle Of
the shaft-and in moment be had been
thrown on the ground, and before he could
be rescued he was stripped of every
particle of clothing except his boots.
Strange to say, however. besides this and
few slight bruises he was all right. He
had very narrow escape indeed, and this
case should be a warning TO people to be
more careful while working about thresh.
ing machines.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
Brinty Susan.

Susan SauIt, of Davenport, must have
been reared near the briney deep-but
unlike the .habitants of the ocean she
don't "go cent" on water. Whisky is
her delight-and she's always dry. Susan
has been up before aud has been salted
down--in the jug" but it was of no use
she would drink. Policeman German
fished her out of gutter last evening, and
being unable to dispose of her elsewhere
he placed her under the sheriff's care.
Justice Cooke told her he wanted So and
costs for keeping her from dissolving
during the night. She had $l.85, but the
kind hearted justice refused to salt this il
she would promise to drink nothing but
water in future She promised-apd de-
parted.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
More Lying.

The Union is lying little harder than
usual this morning when it says that
Mr.. Drake is trying to make our German
citizens vote for Miss Kirkpatrick. Our
German citizens usually vote about
as they please, as the Union will
learn to its sorrow on election day. Miss
kirkpatrick is able to take care of herself
when she is running against such person
as Sturgeon. The only contract MIR.
Drake has on hand is worrying the Union,
and he is making success Of the job, judg-
ing from the way they are bowling.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
The Sad Mishap which Befon a
Hamlet Belle

A correspondent from Hamlet sends the
following particulars of a sad mishap
which befell belle of that village last
Saturday:
She was charming creature; just turn-
ed sweet seventeen" rather dressy; and
as sparkling in conversation as a freshly
opened bottle of champagne. Be it
known that we have no broad walks here
in Hamlet, notwithstanding there has been
much talk about it. The principal side
walk is an inclined plane from the fence to
the gutter, and last Saturday it was GOV.
cred with an interminable depth of mud,
aud Withal very slippery. She was trip
ping gaily along through the mud, her
pretty little feet encased in a pair of men s
overshoes, about three sizes TOO large.
suppose the overshoes we're unwieldy.
Suddenly something 'drapped" There
was piercing feminine shrek, that affect
ed my nerves as if shocked by galvanic
battery. l turned, speeding hastily to
her assistance. There she sat, with her
-s spread out at an angle of about
thirty-fve degrees, her striped stockings
exposed to the caress of the filthy mud,
and her hands buried up to the wrists in
the sliny soil. / assisted her to regain her
feet. 1t was big undertaking. The read
er who is not familiar with Hamlet
sub-soil, can scarcely appreciate the situa.
tion. There was epough black, muddy sol
sticking to her dress. feet and hand to have
started frst-class New England farm
Each hand contained enough mud to have
covered bill of potatoes. As she gained
an upright position, she exclaimed: 20.
myl o, myi What shall do?" And
then, after long drawn sigh, she burst out
laughing. just as if it was one of the biggest
jokes of the season. She surveyed her
dress then looked at her hands, and twould
you believe it?) wanted to shake hands
with me.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

MURRY & LANNIAN's FLORIDA WATER.
The richest, most lasting, yet most deli
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerchief, at the toilet and in the bath,
delightful and healthful in the sick room
relieves weakness, fatigue, prostration,
nervousness, and headache. Look out for
counterfeits; always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole proprietors,
Messrs. Lanman & Kemp, New York. For
sale by Pertumers. Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

PAzzoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor
ative. To preserve and beautity 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 pimpIes and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectIy clean and will not soil the hat. Pos
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

A TOILET EssENTIAL.-Pomades and
cosmetics may be dispensed with, bat not
so the Fragrant Sozodont; the most whole
some and efficient article for the teeth that
the world has ever known.
It's popularity is immense. 10 the brown
stone palace and the cottage, it is alike
considered indispensable.
Shattered toys are regenerated with
Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
New rall Goods

A.Loeb, the fashionable raerchant tailor,
is in receipt of bis purcha9es for the fall
trade. .gentlemen's dress au1 business suits.
A splendid line OF Fren&. English, and
Scotch suitings, as well asthe best Ameri-
can cassimeres is offered to choose from,
and suits will be made order in accor-
dance with the new autumn fashions spe-
cially obtained from X4oEdon. Prices this
season much Lowell than ever before. tf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

A SURE THING.-Dr Kings Syphiiitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis 10
the primary, secondary aud tertiary stages,
and 10 all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment Of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t 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-
litic rheumatism, etc., in short time.
Price, $5 per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, SOB North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases q specially. If
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
a PToUs RAILROAD THIEF.
n. C. Chapman, Railroad Dectective,
ect., after Casting Suspicion on
every Conductor Of the Central
r.. h., Of Iowa, Comes TO
Grief.

One II. G. Chapman, an employe of
the Central railroad Of Iowa, an especial
pet Of Receiver Grinnell, who is known to
many railroad men on both sides of the
river. came to grief in Marshalltown few
days ago, where he was discovered in a
series of pilferings from the company, ar
rested, and we are sorry to say, released
on bail; for if there was ever case in
which excessive bail should have been re-
quired, or refused altogether, it was in
his case, under the circumstances.
While employed as secret detective on
the road, he succeeded in casting cloud
Of suspicion over several of the conductors
aud other employees of the road, and was
instrumental in getting them discharged.
He appeared so jealous in watching the
interests of the company that he was soon
promoted to the freight and ticket Office
at Marshalltwon, Iowa. 1t was while 10
this position that he seduced and
and inveigled into his hellish designs an
old and faithful clerk. whose character
heretofore, has been above suspicion.
His mode of operations will be easily
understood by railroad men. and is as fol-
lows:-
A man would buy a coupon ticket aud
ride over the northern division for which
the conductor would punch his ticket, after
which it would be taken up and go back
to the general ticket Office, when the CLERK
would take it back to Chapman, the agent
whose business it is to sell the tickets, anC
when there is baggage, to punch it with 1
larger punch. With this punch he woulC
punch QUE the hole of the first conducto
and sell the ticket over again and poke
the money.
How much money he has thus stolel
from the railroad company probably vii
never be known. Superintendent John
ston turned the old reprobate oyer into tn
hands of the sheriff, and as he was abou
to be marched off to Jail Chapman wiltet
and "squealed." His bail was fixed at $5,
600 which was given by Paymaster Law
renee Chapman'S bond as freight ant
ticket agent, is signed by j. B. GriDnel
himself, who came up from Grinnell ant
squashed all legal proceedings agains
Chapman, and we understand the old THE
has skipped the country.
| The passenger conductors are mad anC
would be fully justified were they to breal
every bone in the old devils thievlng car
cass. For few paltry dollars that Chap
man could steal, be would sacrifice th
honor and fair reputation of every pas
seuger conductor on the Central railroad
We all have our preferences; but n
one prefers to hear crying baby when tn
fact Is 50 well known that DR.. Bulls Bah
lSyruN would at once quiet it. 25 cents.
| Thar eh;npa1 of turo car-loads of Viz
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
Personal,

COL D. w. Flagler, Of Rock Island Ar
senal, is in St. Louis.
Gen. David Ruggles. veteran of the
Mexican war, and an old friend of Col
Macomb and Maj. Hoffman, is in the city
on visit to his sister, Mrs. Ben Cobb. 1t
is the second time he has seen his sister
in thirty years, His home is DOW in
Fredericksburg, Va, where he has lived
since his retirement from the army.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

NATURES TRIUMPH. Nature. in her
luxuriauce, has clothed the hills and the
daIes with herb and shrub, whose occult
natures merely require the earnest appIi-
cation of the scientific and inquiring mind
to reveal their curative properties, for in
the vegetable world kindly providence
has placed healing for all nations. The
only specifics for any disease yet discovered
are vegetable 10 their nature, and while
quiDine has been accepted ss the only re.
medy tor one class. the extract of the bu.
chu plant is rapidly taking its place as SOW
ereign remedy for other of those ills af4lict
humanity. The type of disease to which
it is remedial is broad one. and its mani
testations are legion. but it may be started
IN general terms that all diseases of the
urinary organs, whether caused By climate,
irregularlty. or self generated, submit at
once to the operation Of les power. Helm
Dolds Buchu for ell such complaints. Is the
result OF long research, and is acknowladg-
ed superior to ell other PREPARATIONS.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
How Ia ger Sick.

Expose yourself day and night; eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take all
the vile nostrums advertised, and then you
will want to know
HOW TO GET WE'LL
Which is answered in three Hords-Take
Hop BitterSl See-other colamn.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

The last Of the Swan Lake hunters
returned to day, in the person of Uncle
John Warner. bringing a boat load Of
ducks and fish, which he has been indus
triously distributing among his friends.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

NOTHING TO BE DESIRED. Every odor
made by DR.. Price has the peculiar sweet
ness characteristic of the flower from which
it is obtained, and are so chaste and deli
cate that their use really leaves nothing to
be desired. We have yet to see the per-
son who has used DR.. Prices handkerchief
perfumes who vas not delighted with
them.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Popular illustrated book 600 pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents, by DR. q. WHITTIER, GIT st.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
New Goods.

Zimmer & Stegeman. merchant tailors,
have again received what fail and winter
force US to like-the choicest woolens, the
finest cassimeres. Whosoever likes to feel
warm in frosty season, call and get an ele-
CANT suit promptly made to order l0dtt
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
rha Eirhnat vote WINS the priEe

An ornamental railroad lantern is 10 con-
test at St. Joseph's Bazaar, End avenue
and l4th street, between Harry Hall and
Rod Justin. The polls will close at II
o'clock Saturday night, 9th inst. The
friends of both parties are invited to assist
at the contest.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
River News.

The Diamond Joe went up this forenoon
and will be down again Sunday.
The Minneapolis and L. ". Barden
passed up this morning.
The Alex. Mitchell and Tiber are due
up this evening and the Clinton down in
the morning.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

DR.. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infalihle remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseuess, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dIy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
County Court.

Join Muchey, Vim. Ovens, and james
Hayes, the young men who robbed the till
10 Chas Schlemmer's saloon appeared
before the county court to-day and lead
guilty. They we're sent up for 60 days
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un.
surpassed. Robt g. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5l0dly
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

THE PERSIAN DIVER brings up no pearl
from the depths of the sea which can
surpass in radiant purity complexion
beauufed by Glenu's Sulphur Soap. A
staple accessory of the bath aud toilet.
Hills Hair aud Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown, soc,
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Charlie Jarvis opened up the Bellows
House to day with rush. There was an
unusually large attendance at the house.
Mr.. Jarvis looked as natural as ever be,
hind the counter.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

OPINION OF A BALTIMoREAN-I have
used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for some
time in my family, and found it the best
remedy for colds. coughs. ETC., | ever
tried.--Louis Bruning ,26 Caroline Street,
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicatPd hv thermometer:
IA N. bao above zero ~ $50 above zerc
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Persuade your suffering friend to use
Durangs Rheumatic Remedy for rheuma-
tism and be will afterwards thank you.
Cares permanently.
Five to % minutes only needed to cure
headache by Lodilles Headache Specific.
Price 50 cents large bottles. Sold iu Rock
Island.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is 3
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston aud
Thomas,
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

All kinds of House and Sign Painting
Graining, ETC., with nestness and dispatch
Give me a call. Shop on Eighteenth
street, above Third avenue.
sep3-d3m G. JUERGENs.
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

The Victoria has taken the first pre-
MUM at the Dubuque. Des Moines and
st. Paul fairs as the best soft coal self.
feeder. For safe at David Don's. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

For SALE.-A good family horse aud
buggy. For further particulars call at this
Office. 20 diff
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Parties wanting the best soft coal self
feeder, should buy the Victoria, It's the
heaviest and best made. At David Don's
Second avenue. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26

Make your homes comfortable aud be
happy. by ordering Storm Windows at the
Warner Mills, % DIT
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miiler's Prepared
Harness Oil
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
CITY.
INDEPENDENT CANDIDArEs.

Storm Windows manufactured at the
Warner Mills. 22d3t
The Rock Island Argus., 1877-10-26
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued for the week ending Oct. Goth.
/. Geo. w Park, Fanny E. Ely
.. Geo. w. Weaver, Christine Nave.
5. Chas. Schaechter, Jane Gil hrist.
4. James Carroll, Ms. Kate Kilda.
g. John Stewart Mrs. Elizabeth Moran.
q, David Chase Mrs Nancy Fleming,