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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20
Turky ana Russia.

There has been no fighting Of any
Importance between tEc Turkish and
Russian armies for several days. The
Russians nrc preparing for wiutcr
quarters.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Loya BRANCH, October 1l.-Thc
Nlauion iiou2c was near 6ciag destroy
cd by fire yesterday, which was tn,
doubtcGly the wori; Of iuCcniia.ism.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20
SMgcNcM MoMecS,

!; BriaEmaas ouq brooa, Que
bucsH, and something else, Your &C.
count is made out--comc in and pay or
render { scbcdgle.
Grass Seed Of all kinds at Brink.
mGu's.
Good Timothy Secd-warrantcd, at
Brinkman's.
Brass and copper kettles a: Brink.
mans.
G. G. G.-Grcgory's Great Grocery
Twelve cakes Of saap Tor 25cts, at
GrogOry's Great Grocery
Fresh sal: Fish received a4d for Gale
at john y. Daros'.
Cakes. crackers, &C., a. Barns
---------- -----=--------
One barrel q laai plaster =; Brink
mans.
Confectioncries, G:orerics, &C., 1T
Bgiukman's.
| desire to ialorm the people 0;
Weston and vicinity that haze open
ed out lirst.cI'ss Grocery III Weston
and will be pleased to serve customers
Ms. PATTERSON.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

WESTON, Aug Is. lsr7.
tn is "a certify tia. s. Z. Barrett;
is MY authorized agent fog the sale OF
ny Planes sud Organs.
WV. HElX%EAMr.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Eriukna1 says he wants those in.
irb'cl to him to paJ up at onso, or he
will ".uc ier nj, de law"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

l.. Kahn defys competition in quail.
ity and prices, at his new sand. -
Clothing at every description, from
The !arccst 20 :ae s..a.!..::.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Fancy Groceries, Teas. Sugar, COT,
fec, Rice, Cheese, Canned Goods.
Roasted Coffee. Soda, Spices. Oysters.
Soaps, &c. i pounds best Rio Coffee
for Que dollar, Crushed Sugar l5cts
per pound, Fresh S1l: G,h as cheap as
the cheapest. Tobacco. Cigars. Tips,
Stoeies. Snuff, Matches. &c For sale
BIZ Mis-. L Pa!.er.on
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

a large stool; Of fail clothing just
received at purningtCa's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

-" .Ho7!cr.-Wc have waited On
W. cg;omcrs Tor some l;Ie. and W.
acw waa; MONEY. Those knowing
:acmSglyr. Indebted to It's will please
cali All settle ii once.
J. K. RyaS Il c..
Weston. August -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Grca; 3a5earrs =: !!r5. pa;:inta%s
millinery sio:a.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Moore 5r"s. have superior cigars for
sale.--try thGm.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

PhAIH %"Gs:ioys.-hre your lungs
affected? Have you : hectic cough :
II 80. consumption las fastened it,
.a"es rpea yoH ut oace-us1 Piso's
Cure. f2r salr Z; ChaIGan. < Bart's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-10-20

Con(ec;ioncries, G:orerics, &c, 1T
GginEm9n's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
Thoronrh Gavin service REFORM.

From Harpers Weekly.
The president has done well in forbid
ding the political activity mentioned in his
order. He will do well in enforcing the
order vigorously. But that alone will nc
more be reform of the civil service than
John Randolph's emancipation of his
slaves was the abolition of slavery. To
prevent removal except for cause" and tC
prevent illioit activity, and to put the pub
lie service upon business basis, there
must be some system, some principle, some
thing more permanent than a well meaning
discretion The limitation of commissions
must be repealed; there must be appoint
ment to the lowest grade upon proved fit
ness among all applicants, and a sound
system of probation and promotion. In
such measures the interest Of men of al
parties would be engaged, and there would
be the beginning Of system that would
survive an administration. The existing
abuses are the inevitable result of REGARD
Jog the Offices as political prizes, and thos'
abuses will continue so long as that is tht
controlling theory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

Although Russia is only in the fifth
month Of the war, her payer currency has
been swelled to $64O,OOO,O0O, a sum only
within $4,000, 900 of the legal. tenders IN
circulation here in 1866. after a conflict
which had lasted four years, AS it is ex
pected that Russia will have to issue $685.
100000 more in paper money should the
war last till autumn. it is obvious that the
strain on her resources is very great anC
that her credit is in serious danger. Hel
internal resources are, however, almost in
exhaustible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

The New York Republican association"
composed Of government employees hailing
from that state!and holding Office in Wash
iugton, has been disbandcd. Before the
adjournment a letter was read from Mr..
Clapp, of Buffalo, 10 which the contem-
plated hari.kari of the association was
eloquently condemned. Varying old Wells
conundrum, Am l a peer or 'vassal?''
Mr.. Clapp asks, Are we mere pariahs OF
serfs, that we must bow meekly to an
official order from the white house or the
interior Department. Mr.. Clapp evil
IDENTIFY forgets that he himself bowed
meekly to an official order" not many
months ago. He was public printer, and
an "oficial order" turning him out Of the
office 10 which he had been accused Of
some very ugly Encouragement, found
him entirely submissive. Must we sur
render our independence as citizens anC
our integrity as republicans, be further
inquiries, 'and tear down or desert oul
republican association, at the autocratiC
bidding of poteutates and powers2 l. for
one, cannot consent to it. If this
is republicanism, l want no more of it. ;
Yet, all of Clapp's eloquent indignation
had no effect on the clerks. They appar
emily suspected that he was only seconC
edition of the fox in the fable-the deceiv
log animal that, having lost his own tail
endeavored to persuade mis- patriotic fellow
hen-roost robbers that if they desired to b
10 fashion they must at once amputat
their ornamental conclusions. Mr.. Clap
is out of Office, and his fustian does no
hurt him, for be has nothing more to lose
but the clerks concluded that it was easie
to be pariah or a serf for a while, tina
to join the grand army o! the unem
ployed" in the hunt for work or bread
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

wiuThev Voter

An Ohio politician, who went to Wash
inRton, to ascertain how many govern
ment clerks would 90 home to vote this
fail, is in despair. He reports that,
owing to the orders Of the administration
relieving government employees from duty
as managers Of the party machine, not
one in fifty of the clerks will take part in
the election this fall When it is remem-
bered that some republican counties in the
Buckeye state have been nearly depopu-
lated by the drafting of their able-bodied
politicians into the public service, it will
be readily understood that the party must
suffer serious loss from the enforcement Of
this new policy. 1t is to be feared that
nothing but a relaxation Of the late orders
or a general resignation Of the OhiC
clerks-the latter a contingency too i'm
probable to be seriously contemplated
can save the party from overwhelming de
feat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arriva
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
Judge Field shOnld Tell All the Facts.

Judge Field shonld Tell All the Facts.
The Baltimore Gazett makes the fol.
lowing comment upon Judge Field recent
explanation:
I'VE regret that Justice Field has allow.
ed feelings of delicacy, very creditable in
themselves, 20 restrain hin from giving to
the world the whole truth about this shock
ing scandal. He may be sure that neither
the republicans nor Mr.. Bradley himself
will appreciate the motive which prompts
him to spare the latter's reputation. JUS
tice Field. whose character is acknowledged
by both parties to be above suspicion, may
be sure that whatever he may say upon
this subject will be implicitly believed, and
ne should say it without further delay"
We are not so sure that this is good ad
vice. The proper place for judge Field tc
ispeak fully on this subject will be before 8
committee of the house of representatives
under the solemnity of an oath.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

In late number of the Church Journal
there appeared an article on the Jews. 1t
was bitter in temper, sweeping in asser-
ton, undiscriminating in criticism. and
grossly unjust in deduction. The whole
Hebrew race was indicted as race in
which the lust of gain. had eater ont all
the nobler sentiments and ambitions; the
only difference between the RothschildS
and their poorer brethren in Chatham
street and the Bowery, the writer asserted,
was that the former carried on the pawn
broking business upon larger scale. To
tlis singular outburst of bigotry. the Re
former and Je1oisS Times replies with
spirit and-what is more importaut-witt
facts. Ii recites what Jews have done for
the world. 1t recalls some of the many
Jewish names illustricus in art, literature
and craftsmanship, The specific charge
Of want OF patriotism is very effectually
disposed of by an appeal to the record
made by Jews in the Revolution and the
civil war. Did the Church Journal ever
hear of Haym Solomon the Jewish pa.
per asks. He was Jew of the Jews; yet
it was to him that Jefferson, Madison,
Lee, Monroe, were indebted for the
money which enabled them to travel on
the public business. 1t was of him that
Jefferson wrote: =" have been a pen
sioner for some time upon the bounty OF
Hahn Solomon. The kindness of Hahn
Solomon is a fund that will preserve mt
from extremities, but never resort to il
without great modification, as he obstin
ately rejects all recompeuse." Tit
money thus advanced by this Jew to hely
on the cause of American Independence
has never been repaid, the JswIsh pape
says, to his descendants.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
a H0r.o pr,ves COWS to Pasture.

FROM the WOOdfOrd Star.
Miss Charlotte Thornton, of his place,
has an old black horse which goes straight
to the blacksmith shop and deliberately
walks 10, unattended every time he looses
a shoe. A negro boy usually rides him tc
drive cows to and from the pasture. The
other day the darkey didn't come in time,
and the intelligent horse drove the cows to
the pasture; at another time he went to the
pasture alone and drove the COWS home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
Col. Tom SCOTS Poiicv.
From the Indicator.

From the Indicator.
Col Thomas A. Scott. of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company, has made whole
sale discharge of engineers, fremen, and
brakeman employed on the Tyrone division
for participation in the late strike The
action created much excitement in all labor
department of the road, and as further anC
more extensive discharges are threatened
upon all lines of the road, it is feared tina
some of the employees will rebel against
the movement. This action of Col. Tho
mas A. Scott is in direct violation of all hi,
promises.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
Exouss ions to the Rocky Mountain

ExcuES ions Co bhe EGocRy mountains
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
road has arranged with the various rail-
road lines in the country for special round
trip rates to the Rocky Mountains, and
has secured the following rates to Denver,
Colorado Springs, Canon City, Pueblo and
return: from Kansas City and Atchison,
$45; St, Louis, $50; Chicago, sos; Quincy,
$50; Cincinnati, $65; Buffalo, $75' and
correspondingly low rates from all points
east. north and south These tickets are
good for 80 days, and to stop at all stations
west of the Missouri river. Tickets are or
sale at all principal stations throughout
the country This is the new route tc
Denver through the garden of Kansas and
Colorado. Send, for maps, circulars. time
tables, etc., to T. j. ANDERSON,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
Topeka, Kan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
Queer Plight from a Convent.

The sisters ofthe Sorel convent, province
Of Qubec, are astonished at the queer de-
pertinent of an American girl who was
among their pupils. Her bed in the
dormitory was discovered to be vacant one
night Two letters were found on the bed,
one addressed to her mother, and the other
to the mother superior. The letter stated
that she had a secret sorrow, which in
duced her to put an end to memory. She
proposed taking poison, and to make a
sure thing of it. she intended to throw her.
self in the river afterwards. She left all
her clothing, even to her shoes and stock
ines on the bed, and must have fed in heI
night clothes. Her shawl was found hang
ing to balcony, by which she had evident
~ descended from the building. The
police have been acting on the presumtioE
that the girl committed suicide. They
have dragged the St. Lawrence an(
searched several of the islands, but cal
find no trace of the body. She never lief
track after she dropped from the shawl
and the strong probability is that sh,
dropped like ripe peach into her lover
arms. She was rather noted as a quee
girl. She is doubtless very shrewd girl
aud planned the suicide theory in order t
engross attention until she could get ia
away. All her clothing was doubtless lei
behind to make a very strong case c
suicidal probabilities. The good sister
are beginning to see the matter in tina
light, and have given up looking for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

just now If there is any one thing troub.
ling this country more than another it is
financial plans. What the financial policy
Of the country mainly needs is to be let
alone. Business is reviging. confidence is
reviving, and will continue to do so if the
able statesmen with plans in their pockets
will lot them alone. The best thing for the
statesmen is, hands off. "-IndihapOEis
Journal (Rep.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05
$4,000 BOTTLES
Sold in 1875 of This Imminent.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads,
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style Of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

q great property held by forged deed. II
is like the possession of noble horse
stolen from its real owner. A great
crime has been committed. and Hayes and
his confederates have not yet received the
punishment they deserve. This is the
whole of their case so far; but before the
chapter IS closed, we expect that some
notable additions will be made to it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

Popular illustrated book $3.50 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGEl
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid, for
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Charles street, st. Louis, No., the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-05

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, il q
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-04
MR. BOWLKS STILL ALLEE.

THe WORST FEARS OF THE MORNING CHANGED TO
HOPE AT SIGHT-POs-sBurTY OF HIS RECOVERY.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 3-ll \. M-Ihere was
a marked change for the worse in Mr. Bowless con-
dition this morning at o'clock At o'clock he
took leave Of his family for the last time. He Is
gradually losing strength and apsing into uncon-
seriousness. 1t Is hardly possible that be can live the
day out. Yesterday he sent telegram TO Murat
Hastead. Of The Cincinnati Commercial, ms friend
these many year, sending love, aud bidding him
goodbye.
1880 p. M.-At CONSULTATION Of physicians this
evening it was decided that. while SIR. Bowles's
condition is dangerous and doubtful 10 is not now ~
hopeless as it appeared ON Saturday and sunday.
DURING the day there has been perceptbe improve
ment I'D his articulation. He has also been able %
take a little nourishmeut liGuid form, and his
consciousness appears perfect, with che exception
Of n slight wandering at long Intervals lie
sill retains q very considerable degree Of muscular
strength. His couutenauce for 80 long time with
out more rapid failing. together with the slight inn
proyement mentioned, indicate the possibility of
further Improvement. There remains. however the
constant p0.-i piiity of recurrence Of tle original
symptoms; and. IN any event, o. WIZ hr some ilhe
before decisive opinion regarding Che prospect can
Dee announced. AT that can now oc said -, tAal
there is a f0-OIn hope cd IBIS recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-04
THIRTY COMBINATIONS.
TIT NET-YoRE CASES AND THAT or MI. uAYr No1
ACTED CPOS.

Ply TELEGRAPH TO IIiF TEiBUSr.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-Thc Senate spent the great
er par Of the two hours OF the extra session that re-
mained this morning III the consideration Of Execu-
tive business. About thirty nominations were con-
e~med. the most e them being those to which no
OBI .ctIon was madeI
The New-York Custom House nominations were
not reported from the committee, although they
were ali voted upon last week. Senator CouAug,
the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, did
not wish to have any discussion on the cases Of
Nessrs Roosevelt and Prince at Che extra session. be-
cause he was opposed TO them and intended defeat
them he therefore held them back. His reason for
not reporting General MerutCs is not
known. since there is no objection to bis cOnirma-
ZION from any quarter; and the failure Of his nomi
nation to secure the consent If the Senate leaves tie
Survevorship without an incumbent after l. o'clock
to-day. IL s conIectured that if 1t mad been pos
sible for Mr.. Conkling TO have reported
General Mefritt's nomination alone, without having
had 10 answer questions about the other cases
he would have done 50. All three Of tho nomlna-
tons having been acted upon 1t the same tine IN
the committee. however custom required that they
should all be reported at once; and to avoid report
ing On the nominations Of Messrs. Roosevelt and
PRINCE. Mr. Conkliug held back General Merrtts
name also. This explanation IL only ccnjectural. 1t
s generally accepted Is tue but at The same time
II nav do injustice to Mr. COuking. who. IL IS be-
ueved. has given no explanation Of his course.
The nomination Of the new Indian Commissioner
Mr. Z. A. Hayt, was also one Of those on which the
Senate failed TO act. lie viii, therefore, have to
suspend The adminisra Jon Of lis Office, temporarily
at least. and until tho Senate votes On the rcnoml-
nation which the Presden. submitted to-day. This
appointment was literally defeated by being talked
10 DEATH Senator who was opposed to con
frmatIOn was upon the floor making speech "heh
ths hour Of adjournment arrived.
TIE c0se Of Colonel Wharton, nominated 20 the
United States Marshalship for LOulsiana, excited
great oppOatiOn but his nomination " as confirmed
ne was alsO that Of Thomas b. Bryan, the new Com
missioner Of the District OF Columbia and W liam
Henry Smith, the Collector of the Port Of Chicago.
The latter had a narrow escape, his case being
reached ONLY about fifteen minutes before the time
fixed for knal adjournment. Either VI the Illinois