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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-24
BASKETS,
SOAP

for constant use in the family Absolutely purs and
the most agreeable TO use. and has the additional
advantage of being impregnated with the greatest
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Its Da ly prevents contrac ion OF cont aglcue
diseases and the baneful effects Of sewer gas mias
matte and material exhalations 1t is special boon
to School Children who constantly exposed and
to infants Prevents contrac ion of skin diseases.
Keeps the Skin Soft aud White and Prevents
Chapping. Endorsed by the medical profession.
Most economical 30 cents cake; 3 cakes for so
cents. Sample cake sent postpaid fos . cents
For sale by Druggists and Grocsrs
The BEVERLY Co., Agents, Chicago.
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Or. WHITTIER,
6l7 ST. Charles street, SkIouis, Mo.

DR.. WHITTIER, GIT St. Charles
St, St. Louis, Mo-, treats all forms of
Venereal Diseases, Seminal Emissions and
Sexual Debility, with unparalleled success.
No matter who failed, call or write; pam
phlet or consultation free. Can refer to
the medical profession in all parts of the
country. Medicines perfectly safe.
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KENwoRTE.Y & 8EARDsLEY
Carl, KUEHT,,

4 AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy JAS. M. Boards
ay 10-29d ,Ewff
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The HEALTHIEsT OF Us ARE LIABLE to obstruc-
tons in the bowels. Don't neglect them. 1t is
not ne :essary to outrage the palate with nau eous
drugs in such cases The most effective laxative
known is TARRANT's RvEsCENT SETTER APKR-
TENT. and it is also the agreeable. Its opera
druggists
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Medicines for the Poor

THE CONTRACT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
] tor furnishing medicines fer the poor for Rock
Island township and the county Jail expires the
9Th of June next Propositions invited for fur
nshing medicine for the township and Jail for the
year next succeeding June Sth, tating price for
each prescription, and also the aggregate sum for
which medicine will be furnished for the year.
Bids should be sealed and delivered TO the under
signed before noon of Friday June list 1877, at
which hour they will be o"ened and publicly read
at my place OF business in the presence Of all who
may attend. JOHN ASTER,
Supervisor and Overseer Of Poor.
Rock Island, May u 1877.
Union and Zeiturg please copy. 2213t.
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MEDICAL.
IT'S South Clark Street, Corner Of Menroe, Chicago ILL.,
DR.. JAMES,
AOCH H0SpttuE,
C04WaehinCfnn CT

Cor. Franklin, CHICAGO
Chartered by the State or
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Of giving immediate REFLEX Ia
|, ancases ofprivate, chronic and
urinary diseases in aH their
complicated forms. It's wen
known DIR. James has stood at
the head of the profession for
the past thirty years. Age
and experience are all impor-
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SwEENEY C JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT Law
~ Otfice-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock LIS
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9k EXTRA FINE Mixed Cards, with name 10 etc.
" post paid. L. JONES Il Co, Nassau. n. Y.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Look to Your. stock.

A seasonable reminder, it is hoped, may
induce those who have hitherto been care
less about attending to their stock, at this
busy season to: pay due heed tothe require
ments ofone Of the most important branch
es Of agricultural economy. Let us once
more impress on all, that cows, to give the
greatest amount of milk during the hot
weather, should have an abundance OF good
CLEAN water. On the Importance, causes
and consequences Of this, we have lately
dwelt at length.
The hot sun Of these days renders the
grass less sufficient as it natures, aad
dries up the natural supply of water, so that
it will stand the farmer in pocket, to pump
a liberal supply for his stock, four or even
five times day, wherever there is not an
abundance of clear, fresh water supplied
by natural means. The use of surface
water from stagnant pools is at once inju-
rious to the animals themselves, and to the
milk they yield.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
MAINE REPUBLICAN CoNyENT1o,

1efAaes 70 Rnaorse tho Rfee1Aenaas P~I-
icy, but Declares for Resunptloa Of
Specie Payments.
The Maine State Republican conven-
ton met at Augusta on the 9th, md was called
to order by James G. Blaine, who called
Joseph Drummond, of Portland, to the chair
as temporary presiding officer. The tempo.
rary organization was then made permanent
and the usual committees appointed. Gov.
Connor was renominated by acclamation. A
resolution was introduced endorsing President
Hayes policy and also another declaring
Packard and Chamberlain duly elected and
sentitled to recognition by the national govern
ment, and that the failure to so recognize
them placed the national government in the
humiliating position of surrendering to rebels
threatening with arms in their hands to resist
Its legitimate authority. After considerable
discussion, Blaine moved to lay both reso.
lutions on the table. The motion prevailed,
when the resolutions reported by the CON-
mittec were adopted. The resolutions are
silent as to the Presidents policy, but de-.
clare it to be the imperative duty Of the ma
tional government by the exercise of every
constitutional power, to extend its protection
to every citizen, native and naturalizcd,
white and colored, whether menaced by tyran.
ny abroad or by political persecution now
shielded under the heresy of states rights
at home; that the Republicans of Maine view
with solicitade and alarm the complete con.
solhation Of all the political power in sixteen
southern states in the hands of those who
prec'pitated the rebellion, while union men
are persecuted into silence or Punishment, and
the entire colorcd race so practically disfran-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
8elE.Vlvisectlon.

1t is not often that an inventor has
such an implicit faith in his invention, or
the nerve to demonstrate the fact as DR..
Waters of Salem recently showed before
the Massachusetts, Dental Society. He
stated that bicarbonatc Of soda, such as is
used for cooking purposes, or any other
alkali in neutral form, would afford instan-
taneous cessation of pain from the sever
est burns or scalds, and would cure such
injuries in a few hours. Deliberately
dipping sponge into boiling water, the
Doctor squeezed it over his right wrist,
producing severe scald around his arm
and some two inches in width. Then,
despite the suffering occasioned, he ap-
piled the scalding water to his wrist for
half minute. Bicarbonate Of soda was
at once busted over the surface, a wet
cloth applied, and the pain, the expert
menter stated, was almost instantly dead
enel. Although the flesh of the wrist
was literally cooked down to the sweat.
glands, and the wound was Of nature to be
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
The Minnesota State Fair.

Erom the FloneerPreSs.
The Minnesota State Fair of 1877 prom.
iscs to be the grandest exhibition Of the
Kind ever witnessed in the State, and the
people of Minneapolis, with their charac.
teristic vim and liberality, do not pro-
pose to spare any effort to make it the
crowning enterprise of its kind. While
it is specially gratifying to observe this
commendable disposition on the part of
citizens, there is still another feature
which has not been observed ut previous
fairs, but will add to the general interest
OF the exhibit. This is the largely in
creased number of displays by leading
stock growers from djacent States, and
for list of some of them already prom
lsed, the Ploneer-Press stands indebted to
Mr.. r. c. Judson, the indefatigablc Sec
retary of the State Agricultural Society.
Among the exhibitors mentioned by
MIR. Judson, and who have already sup
plementcd their intentions with actual
entries, are Mr.. r. Ogilvie, of Madison,
Wis, one Of the most successful and ex-
tensive breeders of fine horses in the
West, and his stolk has taken the blue
ribbon wherever shown-even in the
well-filled ring in St. Louis. This IS
the first time that Mr.. Ogilvie entered his
stock for Minnesota tairs. lie will show
thirty head of horses-draught and Cleve-
land Bays-of different ages and all finely
bred; also one carload Of Berkshire hogs.
Mr.. Peter Davy, of Ashipun, Dodge
county, Wisconsin, will exhibit his entire
herd of Scotch Galloways-th finest in
the West. AS they will be the first Gal
loway cattle ever shown in this State,
they will naturally attract great attention
from the stock breeders of Minnesota. A
resident Of Waukesha, Wisconsin, will
also be on hand with splendid flock of
sheep, and the home exhibit is certain to
be OF most generous and satisfactory
character. Mr.. Judson says that the sue
cess of the forthcoming exposition is as
sured.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Never Saw q Picture.

incidentally, during the meeting OF the
managers of the Industrial school of
Jackson county, Wisconsin, sad case of
destitution and ignorance was brought to
light. 1t seems that four children, whose
mother was insane, and father imbecile,
were sent to the Industrial school. The
mother had once attempted to burn their
miserable hovel, and again to murder
them. Under the circumstances the au-
thorities Of jackson county agreed to pay
expenses if the children were cared for at
the school. They arrived some time ago.
Brought up amidst such surroundings,
they absolutely did not know what pic
ture was, but ran up to one hanging on
the wall, representing some kittens at
play, and tried eagerly to take them in
their arms. They did not know the use
of thimble, and Of course, could not tell
one letter from another.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Cast Out.

The Philadelphia North american
says: Here are faint photographs Of
some OF these men as seen along the line
of the Boston and Albany railroad, whose
hearts mi ght have been reached if the
winding stairs had been climbed by
love, patience and kindness. 'Tis night
fall; along the railroad track, near a small
stream OF water, fifteen to twenty men are
lying on the ground, without any cover
ing, asleep; old boots, shoes and dirty,
hard stockings are scattered around, and
several bare, blistered feet are visible
when aroused, they answer any questions
willingly, and the tales narrated would
freeze the life out young hearts, which
language fails to portray. A man is seat
ed on top of a flat rock. He has some
pieces Of what appears to be a letter in
his hands. The paper is rotten from age
and from being carried in his pocket.
The almost illegible lines were written by
tender-hearted mother, now dead, and
the poor out-cast is trying to read her
last words to him. He repeats the story
OF mothers love-how, when lie lay {,
boy in her lap, and erhand On his head,
she told him of the boyhood of good men,
and made him promise, when he would
become man, that he would remember
her counsel and follow their example.
But when he came to the great city he
began to drink with reveling companions,
and no one ever gave him a kind word
afterward; and the stricken wreck in
agony of soul burst into tears, and refused
to be comforted or receive any aid. An
other has seen better days; he was once
a happy husband and father His wife
went down to the grave accomplishing,
and soon sweet, golden-haired little
girl lay at her side. He feels accused
III one sense murderer; he is fifty-tour
years old and friendless. Rum has been
his ruin. When found he was eating
corn from an empty Car, where some
kernels had been left scattered on the
floor. The next in review is man who
had formerly been employed in the
Freedmen's bureau; he has wife and
four children. He has been to New
York to obtain employment, has failed
and is returning to his family in Maine.
He states that he had lived in Washington
and had entertained Representatives and
Senators at his home. He is a Free
mason, we'll posted, and had been a
member Of DR.. Storrs' church, Brooklyn,
n. Y. He is all object of pity. He said
ne had washed his shirt on Sun
day. He was furnished with lunch. and
he promised calling on Rev. DR.. Webb.
A man was found in a very weak condi-
ton; he had not strength enough to 60 into
the woods, and ask for food; he had
nd
and thence to Boston, and did not seem
to care for life. The Boston and Albany
railroad detective from whom these items
have been obtained has, from observation
and long experience, an insight into the
character of this class. and in the 800
whom he has interviewed in the past few
weeks he considers that the men spoke
truthfully, and in most cases would re-
joice in finding labor, many of them hav
ing learned trades.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Latest Markets.
MILWAUKEE.

GRA1S-Wheat, No. 2, old, $1.ls; new, 81. Is;
seller August, *1.09M; seller September
S1.02X Corn Ne2, 4419c. Oats, No. 2, 2317c.
Rye, No. |, 5@5512c cash. Barley, No. 2, Csc
cash; seller September, 67@GSc.
CHICAGO.
GRAINmWheat, No. 2, Chicago spring, 81. .1G
er September; Csc seller the year; No. 3 do.
97Hc; rejected, 77c. Corn, No. 2, 445Ac cash
44Hc seller Au gust; 1870 seller September;
rejected, 42c Oats, No. 2, 23$lc cash; 2SIc
seller August; 2314c seller September; 232Sc
seller October; rejected, SOC. Rye, No. 2, 54112c
cash. Barley, Csc cash; 6719c seller scpten,.
Der.
PRov1sIoNs-Pork, $1315 cash and seller
August; $13.12H@13.15 seller September;
$1$:0219@13.05 seller October. Lard, $8GC
cash and seller August; $S.60@S6214 seller
meats-boxed shoulders SIC; short rib, GNc;
short clear 716c.
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Farm Household and Garden.
Terrible Corn.

Max Adeler says: We are surprised To
read in an exchange that the corn of Mr..
Redman, of Lycoming county, is seven
feet high" We pity Redman. We cam
not imagine how he gets his boots on
over such corn, nor can we conceive how
he contrives to walk barefooted. It is
hardly likely. we should think, that Red
man himself is more than six feet high,
and if that is the case that solitary corn
OF his must tower above his head. 1t
might be a good thing to tie an umbrella
to, or he might carry flower pot on his
foot and have honey-suckle climbing
up the corn and blossoming uudcr his
nose.
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were somewhat demoralized, and said there
was no probability of resumption of opera
tions for three weeks. when he would have a
reinforcement of 100, 900 men. 1t is rumored
that cholera has appeared in the Russian camp.
Responding to the appeal of the Russian gov
ernmcnt to the queen Of Wurtemburg, an am
bulance corps is being formed and goes
promptly to Bucharest:
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open and painful for considerable time
on the day following the single applica-
ton OF the soda, the less injured portion
was practically healed, only a slight dis
&, eoloration Of the flesh being perceptiblc,
Inc severe wound in few days, with no
other treatment than wet cloth kert
over it, showed every sign of rapid heal
ing.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16

uDy AOrce anu lcaItnatln congressional
districts where they have two-tlirds of the
votes, they are unable to elect one of their
race or white man In symprthy with their
interests. Thirty five, /, representatives in
congress and thirty five electoral votes
apportfoned to the southern States by rea-
son of their colored population, arc
thus diverted to the sole aggrandlscmcnt of
the confederate power in the national gov
ernment and lase rebel soldiers in Georgia,
South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana
areithus enabled to exert In the administration
Of the government more than double the DO.
litical power of union soldiers in any northern
state; that the action of the Democratic
House OF representatives in refusing apDro,
prlations for the army except upon conditions
that deprived the commander-in-cliief Of the
discretion vested in him by the constitution
was wholly unjustiflable, dangerous and rev.
olotionary, and it is striking commentary
on this evil and perilous course that two OF
the States whose entire representation in
Congress aided in defeating the army
bill had been since compelled under the
pressure and violence Of mob law to
call on the national government for such
aid as only the army can render; that sound
currency based on coin and redeemable in
coin is essential to the prosperity of the peo-
pie, and we therefore demand that in the re-
sumption OF specie payments the promise of
the national government be kept in an honest
and straightforward manner; that no back
ward or sideway step be taken. The resolu-
tfons oppose any further land grants or sub.
sides for railways by the general government,
and favor snch incidental protection and dc
velopment of the country as the best systems
Of revenue may rightfully and properly afford.
They also favor wise and salutary measures
tending to the publication, integrity and ir.
dependence Of the civil service and declare
that non-sectarian education must be con-
tinued.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
virs,ni. Conservative Convention.

The Virginia Conservative nominating
Convention, after most exciting session Of
three days succeeded in making choice for
Governor on the seventh ballot, which result
Cd AS follows: Holiday S52; Daniels, 56S;
Mahone,none. The chair announced amid the
widest applause that Holiday was duly
chosen the nominee of the Conservative party
OF Virginia for the Office of Governor. recess
was taken and on reasscmbling, Gen. James
A. Walker Of Pulaski was unanimously NOM
mated for Lieutenant Governor, and A. T..
Daniel, the present inrumbent,was nominated
for Attorney General without opposition.
Tho platform adopted recognizes the obliga-
ton Of the public debt and recommen the
general assembly to endeavor to readjust the
same In a manner just to creditors and hon
Orable to the State.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Outraxes en- Mexican Border.

A News special Rio Grande City says
At 10 O'Clock on the morning OF the 18th, hf-
teen men from Mexico entered the
town; broke open the Jail, shot Joe Cox and
the jallor and released two notorious outlaws.
The civil authorities called upon the military
for assistance. Col. Price with one hundred
regulars and two gatling guns started in pur-
suit OF the Mcxicans, but failed to overteke
them. They recrossed the river and entered
Mexico, ~ miles below Rio Grande. The
troops have not as yet crossed
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
Gen Rlbbon Attacks tho Nex porc.,.

On the 9th inst, Gen. John Gibbon
with force of $50 men attacked the Nez Per.
ces Indians under Chief Joseph at Big Hole
Pass In Montana, and after a brilliant but hard
fight, gained possession OF their camp which
however was held for short time only as the
Indians rallied and drove them out, capturing
the horses, supplies and reserve ammunition
OF the command. One half at least of Gibbons
force was killed and wounded. Among the
former were Capt. William Logan and Lieut..
James H. Bradley, and among the latter were
Gen. Gibbon himself, and Lieut. Coolbridgc
woodruff and English, the last named serious
". One hundred Indians are reported killed
The lighting continued all day. Gibbon has
sent to Gov Potte for food, clothing and medi.
c'nes which are being forwarded. Howard's
whereabouts are not definitely known thouph
message has been despatched for him, and
1t was thought probable, he would reach the
battle field on the night of the 18th.
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whore the Respens,bility Lies.

The coroner's jury in the case Of the re-
cent riots, rendered verdict on the 7th, ac-
quitting the soldiers composing the Fourth
regiment from any blame for firing on the
rioters, taking into consideration the fearful
peril in which they were placed If any blame
attaches to the military it must be borne by
Gen. Bolton, who ordered them to Reading.
The responsibility for the terrible tragedy is
directly attributed to those who composed the
lawless body who were instigating the riotous
proceedings and the mob is primarily respon.
sible for all subseq quent trouble and blood.
shed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16

The Memphis Chamber Of Commerce
has appointed a committee to memorabilia the
Secretary of war to place four or more snag-
boats on light draft work in the Arkansas
river, to remove snags which have wrecked so
many boats duringpast seasons. A resolution
was passed asking Congress to repeal all
duty upon cotton mill machinery; also the
adoption Of the general government of a ju.
dicious system Of levees, outlets and cutoffs
for the reclamation and protection of lands on
the Mississippi river and it's tributaries, and
inviting the cooperation Of all towns and
cities from Cape Girardeau to Port Eads, in
this memorial.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
A Revelation In Haytf.

Advices from Hayti state that revo-
luton has again broken out in that republic.
The insurgents are in force about ten miles
from Port au Prince and that city is declared
in state of siege. A large portion of the
city was fired, and the confagration continued
for two days and had not been extinguished
when the mail steamer left. President Cabral
was unpopular with the native element from
his own feeling Of cordiality with foreign mer-
chants and foreigners in general. He is sus-
pected, accordingly on that account
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-08-16
VIII Have e M>ve Rack.

The decision declaring pool selling in
New Jersey illegal having been affirmed by
the Supreme Court Of that State, pool men
who moved over from New York will have to
move again.