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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
A Hermit Freezes to Death.

DENGMAN's FERRY, Pa, April g.
Antin Sheldon, who has lived for Al years
the life of hermit in cave in lonely
place 10 the mountains miles southeast
of this village, was found frozen to death
10 deep snow drift near the entrance of
his cave Friday evening last. His only
explanation of his living in the wilderness
alone was that he wanted nothing to take
his thoughts from God As he had con
siderable money, according to his relatives,
at the time he left Connecticut. many be-
lieve he buried it about his cave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
City Election in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. April 3.-All election re
are now in and elect the entire Republican
ticket, the majority ranging from l,COO to
1000. Moore's majority for mayor is
1900; CaldwelPs. for board of public
works 5000: Forces majority for judge
of supreme court may possibly not reach
1000 The Irish scratched the Demo
cratic candidate for mayor while the
Germans supported him. The aldermen,
councilmen and board of education are all
Republicans.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
Washington Gossip.

WASHINGTON. April 3.-Richard c..
Mccormick. assistant secretary of the
treasury. it is expected, will enter upon
his duties on the 18th inst.
Edwin A. Howard, of Michigan, has
been appointed agent for the Ponca In
dians, in Dakota,
Senator Stanley Matthews had long
interview with the president to-day.
Ex-Congressman Christopher Morgan,
of this city, died to-day, aged 70.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Hampton Sustained.
Chamberlin Throws Up the
Sponge.
Great Rejoicing Among the People.

CHARLESTON, April 2-The news of the
determination of the cabinet to withdraw
the troops from the State house in Colum
bia causes unbounded joy here. kilograms
from various points in the interior of the
state say the news is received with i'm
prOmptu meetings. salutes of cannon, and
other demonstrations of popular rejoicing,
COLUMBIA, April 2.-Tte following was
received here tonight:
WASHINGTON, April I'd.
Hon. W. D. Sampson, Columbia:
Every thing has been satisfactorily and
honorably settled. expect our people to
preserve the utmost peace and quiet. My
word is pledged fer them and | rely on
them. (Signed) WADE HAMPTON.
WASHINGTON. April 2.-Ex-Governor
Chamberlin said of the determination to
remove the troops from the Columbia
State house: =" 1t enos the struggle and
makes Gen. Hampton practically Cover.
nor." He starts for Columbia to- morrow
night and dimes with the president this
evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

When you see a family always charact-
erized by the most light and delicious
bread and pastry, you needn't ask if they
use Dooley's Yeast Powder or not. As
sume it to be the truth and you'll always
hit the mark. Another prime advantage
of this splendid article is that it cuts down
the grocer's bills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

The highest ambition is not to get wealth
or great name, but to bless ones fellows.
Sometimes, however, the three results are
combined in one life. We might refer,
for instance, to B, T. Babbitt, whose Toilet
Soap, recently given to the world, is abso-
lutely the first as well as the last in the
market. Babbitt deserves to make anoth-
er great fortune out of this magnificent
toilet soap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
Toledo City Elaction.

TOLEDO. April 3.-The latest returns
shows that the Republicans elected their
entire city ticket, with the exception OF
the mayor, by a majority. probably, of
300, The council will be Republican in
both branches.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
Weather Propabil1tle

WASHINGTON, April. The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
Indications for the upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys, warmer east to
south winds. falling barometer, partly
cloudy weather and light rain or snow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
THE POPULATION OF ST LOUIS Is
OVER HALF A MILLION.
She "cans" Chicago TO Show Her Hand.

ST. LOUIS, March 3l.-Gould's sixth
annual directory was issued to-day. |;
shows considerable increase of names,
and computed by the usual rule makes
the population of the city, sol ,44s99~~1t t
1t also gives the official mortality statistics
of all large cities in the country, which
shows Sc. Louis to be the healthiest city
according to its population in the union,
the deaths here last year being only 7 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

New York, April 3.-The cost of pros
ecutions in the ring suits were not quite
one third of the returns. The cost was
$226,7ll to recover $69O,S49. The high.
est sum received by any lawyer being
$57 1881 and accountant receiving sec, ,339.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
r,re in west lRandolpn, vt.

WEST RANDOLPH, VT, April 3.-Daley
& Gays block, Main street, and two small
buildings burned. Loss $4,000 dis
tributed among number OF occupants.
Insurance $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

DID Heq Wonder what They watched9
LONDON, April 3.-Oakey Uan watch
ed in Hyde Park. yesterday, with middle
aged lady.
All efforts to obtain an interview with
Sutliffe fail; he positively declines to be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
PETER B SWEENEY PUBLISHES A
GARD.
Which Bxtingushes a Good Many Sensa-
tlonial Rumors.

New YORK, pril 3,-Peter B. Sweeney
in a card, says:
''The statement that l had revelations
to make concerning Mr.. Hail. or any other
person, is entirely without foundation, nor
can any be truthfully made 10 regard to
myself. 1t is equally unfounded that l
am negotiating or attempting to negotiate
any compromise of my litigation or that |
am in any way concerned with any sup
posed compromise between others. am
here to try my cause aud am ready to try
it and do not hesitate to submit myself to
the unprejudiced judgement of my fellow
citizens.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
Cleveland CITY Election.

CLEVELAND. April 3-The Republi-
cans have elected the mayor, and l3 out of
Is councilmen and the balance their
ticket. with the exception of city solicitor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
LIVER REGULATOR

If you feel dull, drowsy, debihtated, have fire.
quent headache mouth tastes badly. poor appetite,
and tongue coated, yen are suffering from torpid
liver, or "bihousness,' and noihing will cure you
80 speedily and pc manently as to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

The secretary of war states that the
order for the removal will be sent by mail
and that the actual transfer will not take
place until about the 10th inst.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The following
letter was sent to Gen. Sherman by the
secretary of war:
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April Sd, 1877.
To Gen. W. 7, sherman, Comd'g L. S. Army:
Generdl:-l enclose herewith copy of
a communication from the president of the
United States in which he directs that the
detachment of United States troops cow
stationed in the state house at Columbia,
s. c., be withdrawn and returned to their
previous barracks, on the camping ground.
You are hereby charged with the execu-
ton of this order and will cause the with
drawal to take place on Tuesday next, the
10th of April, at II. meridian
Very resp'y, your obd't serv't.
GEORGE w. MCCRARY,
Sec'y War;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

questioned; he is known at the house where
he lodges as Garhett and is accompanied
by wOnlan who passes as his wife
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

For all Diseases of the Liver. Stomach,
and Spleen. The Cheapest, Purest and
Best Family Medicine in the Worldl
Ask the recovered dyspeptics Bilious sufferes,
victims Of Fever and Ague, the mercurial diseased
patient how they recovered health, cheerful spirits
and good appetite-they will tell you by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator.
GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE.
1t contains four medical elements, never united
in the same happy proportion in any other prepar-
alton, viz: gentle CathArtic, a wonderful Tonic,
an unexceptionable Alternative and certain Correc-
tive of all imp0rities of the body Such signal sue
cess has attended its use that it is now regarded
as the
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC
For all diseases of the Liver, Stomach and Spleen.
AS A REMEDY IN
Malarious Fevers Bowel Complaints, Dyspepsia
Mental Depression, Restlessness, Jaundice, Nan
sea, Sick Headache, Colic, Constipation, and Bill
business
~ IT HAS NO EQUAL. "a
Sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
CanphOrinei !

Is the most effectual remedy sold is luxury to
gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme
dately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
Bupiops and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the Skin,
Pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
IE5s.AL..E:sGIS.AP..H::5LC. Z |. Z
Photographed to the RockIslcnd Arqus. !
TIE BAYoNETs ORDERED our OF pzy
SOUTH cARoLINA STATE HOUSE.
Returning Board Hayes's Order to the
Secretary of War.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The president
to day, sent the secretarysof war the fol-
lowing letter.
Sr;-Prior to my entering upon the
duties of the presidency there had been
stationed, by order of my predecessor, in
the state house at Columbia, S. c., de-
tachment of United States Infantry. Find
ing them in that place have thought it
proper to delay decision of the question
OF their removal until | could consider and
determine whether the condition of affairs
IN that state is now such as to either re-
quire or Justify the continued military oc-
cupation of the state house, In my opin-
ion there does not now exist in that state
such domestic violence as is contemplated
by the constitution as ground upon
which the military power of the national
government may be devoted for the de-
fence of the state. There are, it is true,
grave and serious disputes as to the rights
of certain claimants to the chief executive
of that state, bat those are to be settled and
determined not by the executive of the
United States but by such orderly anC
peaceable methods as may be provided by
the constitution and laws of the state.
feel assured that no resort to violence
is contemplated but that, on the contrary
the disputes in question are to be settleC
solely by such peaceful remedies as tht
constitution and laws OF the state provide
Under these circumstances and il
this confidence | now deem it propel
to take action in accordance with the prin
ciples announced when | entered upon tht
duties of the presidency.
You are, therefore, directed to see tina
proper orders are issued for the remova
of said troops from the state house to thei
previous place of encampment.
(Signed) r. B. HAYES.
To Hon. George W. McCrary, Secretary of War.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
q Valuable Books! bound B N q and : q N ffu: +

= trated. Dr. s. S. FITCH'S SIX LECTURES
ON CONSUMPTION, 80 cts. Cure of Hear
Disease, 40 cts. Family Physician 35 cts, Sent by
mail. Address Drs. S. S. FITCH q son, 49 Eas
Twenty ty-ninth Street, New York. dw-eow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

RENNE'S p.AGIC OIL cures Coughs.
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sore Throat.
''IT WORKS LIKE A CAARM.
DAYTON, ONO, August ~, 1876.
MEssRs. WIN. RENNE & Sons
GENTs-Please send me at once by express one
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The Magic Oil
does indeed work like charm. Six years ago
mother had O fall which came very near sulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
during the year following, but she sustained such
severe injuries especially in her spine and left arm
nd shoulder, that she was almost helpless. HO-
ping change of climate might be beneficial, the
spring OF the second year after her fall she
tica, N. Y, to visit some relatives While there
she obtained and used some of your Magic Oil; 1t
relieved her almost Immediately, so much so thet
she came home very much improved in health and
strength, and by the free of the Magic Oil she
is now enjoying better health than she has known
for ten years, and has recovered entirely from her
injuries. Mother has so much confidence in your
Magic Oil that she will not be without it..
Respectfully yours JOSEPH E. DIXsoN.
Some folks 40 be prond of telling how lame
their shoulders are"-of my crick In the back-or
II have got the Sciatica'-and delight in Dragging
| that nothing can cure mer'-but when we such
| lawful folks to use RENNES PAIN-KILL1NG
MAGIC OIL, faithfully, we not only cure thelr
| lameness and charm away their pains, but we ac
tualy take all teat kind of brag out of them u and
| they frankly Cwn up and say, at works like 9
| charm" Sold by all Druggists, Merchants and
| Grocers. Call for Rennes Magic Oil where you
| usually trade.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
New Ycrk Market.
New YORK, April 8.
FINANCIAL.
COMMERCIAL

..
Wheat-Shade irmer: No Chicago 1 45Gt1 46
No milwaukee 4SG11 49,
Corn-Steady; new western mixed 5415Q156; old
do 541$@5614.
Pork Firm; "A 90.
Lard-9 90k
Whisky-1 0TM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS, April 3.
Wheat-Firmer; 5314 bid.
Corn-36d3SA.
Oats-Firm 35 asked; 3414 bid.
Rye-67A.
Whisky 04.
Pork-Higher; Ia 90.
Lard-Higher; 9 so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
LOUISIANA

The Nichols Government the Only Gov
ernment That Can Give the People
Peace.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
LIVER.
Important Caution.

DR.. Simmons Liver Regulator, with good effe
1t Is mild, and suits me better than more aeti
medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
FLUID LIGHTNING.

VIII positively afford relief by external
application. 1t cures on the instant Neu
ralgia, Nervous Headache. Rheumatism,
Toothache. Earache. and all nervous pains,
so AS BY MAGIC.
Sold by all Druggists at so cts. and 81
per bottle.
For sale in ROCK Island by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

Liver Disease and Indigestion
prevail to a greater extent than
probably any other malady ,snd
relief is always anxiously
sought after. II the Liver is
Regulated IN its action, health
health Is almost invariably Sc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03

Mott, Of Columbus, Co., are
are among the hundreds to
whom we can refer. Extract
of a letter from Hon. Alexau-
der II. Stephens, dated March
s, 1872: Il occasionally use.
when my condition requires ii.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-03
SIMMONS

cured. Indigestion or want OF action In the Liver
causes Headache, Constipation, Jaundice. Pain in
the shoulders, Cough Dizziness, Sour stomach, |
bad taste in the mouth, bilious attacks, palpitstion
Of the heart depression of spirits or the blues and
a hundred other symptoms, SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR is the best remedy that has ever
been discovered for these ailments. 1t acts mildly,
efectually, and, being q simple vegetable COM
pound, can do no Injury in any quantities that Ii
may be taken. 1t is harmless in every way; 1t has
been for forty years, and hundreds of goom ana
great from all parts of the country will youch for
It's virtues, viz: Hon Alexander II. Stephens, of
Georgia; Bishop Pierce, of Georgia; John Gill
Shorter, of Alabama; Gen. John b. Gordon, r. l.
The bee., 1877-09-20

the business in hand, although she was very ill and weak. The will was execu- ted and attested in due form.
 "The story of her remaining days is soon told. She failed rapidly. On Feb. 26. 1877, Dr. lngersoll was called. He found her in m imbeciie condition. On March 10th her mind was entirely gone. She was then weak and sick, helpless and senseless. in which condition she fingered until the 9th of April and then the end. During the lifetime of Fisher, at least for some time, tMrs. Fisherl had been addicted to drink, which caused restlessness, loss of sleep, and frequent walking at night. After his death she drank more, and during the past year or two of her life she drank on an average a gallon of whiskey week.
 Several months before her death she crayed constantly for liquor. Her phy-
 clans warned her that death would en- sue unless she would cease the use of al. cohol, but without effect. The demi- john had to be hid from her, and the liz uor dealt out to her in smaller quantities She would have it, and tumbler' of il was placed on her table on retiring for night use. She was 63 years old, he 46 she wealthy, he impecunious; she weak in mind and failing in health, he strong and vigorous; he knowing she could live only short time, that she was drink. ing herself to death: that thoughts of love or associations were absurd !; he took her for her money"
 Under this decision the husband will take one half the property, provided his marriage is sustained, and the other half will go the daughter If the marriage should eventually be declared null, all the property will go to the daughter. The estate is valued at about $70,000.
The bee., 1877-09-20
Subscription Price. sI.O0 A Year.

which go to tine Mediterranean are us. ually exported in bulk.
 Large quantities of dried codhsh are shipped to Brazil, and there is shardly an inhabited corner of that vast empire where the Newfoundland cod is not to be found, being carried on the backs of mules from the sea-coast into the most distant provinces of the interior. The negroes of the West Indies welcome 1t as grateful addition to their vegetable diet. To all parts of the Mediterranean it finds it's way, Italians, Greeks and sicilians equally relishing the produce of the sea harvest. The Spaniards and Portuguese arc our best customers, and all over the sunny peninsula the'bucalo' is standing dish. In the warmer re- gions of the earth the people seem to have special liking for the dried and salted cod, and to them it is an almost indispensable article of food.
The bee., 1877-09-20
In The Wrong Pew.

"Im desperate" he said, "and must have food for my family. If l cannot get it by fair means, I must by foul. Your money or your life I"
 He was yeritable tramp, and Mrs. O'Donnell looked at him, and told him that she was poor herself.
 "Oh, that's played out. I haven't killed anybody for month; but I must have blood or food"
 "rll call my husband" said Mrs. O'Donnell.
 Il don't think you will" said he. "He won't be home till six o'clock, and I don't believe you've got a telephone about the house."
 We have nothin' to give yez; but, oh, spare me childer," said she, as the tramp grasped little Mike
 "l'll dash his brains out against the bed-post," said the ferocious villain.
 Then Mrs. O'Donnell's Irish was up. She yanked that tramp off his feet quicker than reporter would find the bottom of schooner. She bent him double, and his bones cracked like the Fourth of July. When he came out of the window he looked as if he had been guttlng fish for foundry.
 "Yez wanted blood, and now yez have H. When yez want ony more, yez had better not get insthe wrong pew" said Mrs. o'Donnell, as he picked himself up and limped away.
 And now, when that ferocious tramp is compelled to go to Brooklyn, he don't go.
The bee., 1877-09-20
King Cod.

h correspondent of the Montreal Ga- zette gives the history of codfish from the moment, when, on the hook of the fisherman it is dragged from it's native element, till it disappears down the hu- man throat on the banks of the Amazon, the Parana, the Tagus, or the Pc.
 After few expiring wriggles-and it is comfort to be informed by natur- alists that fish are almost insensible to pain--the cod is flung from the fisher- mans boat upon the rough stage where it is received by the cut throat, who with sharp knife, lays open the fish across the throat and down the belly, and passes it to the header This opera tor proceeds to extract the liver, which is dropped into vessel by his side, to be converted into cod d-liver-oil. He then extracts the entrails and wrenches off the head, and throws these into another receptacle, to be preserved for the farmer to mix with hog and earth, thus forming most fertilizing compost for his fields. The tongues, however, are taken out, and also the sounds, and these, fresh or pickled, are an excellent article of food.
 ''The fish is then passed to the split ter, who, by dexterous movement, cuts out the backbone nearly to the tail, and thus lays the fish entirely open, and cap able of being laid fiat on it's back. This is the incest part of the operation, and the splitter always commands higher wages than the rest of the operators The salter next takes the fish and washes it we'll from all particles of blood, salts it and places it iD piles to drain After laying the proper length of time it is washed and spread to dry on the flake, which is formed of spruce boughs, sup ported by framework resting on up- right poles. Here the cod are spread out individually to bleach by exposure to sun and air, and during this process re- quire constant attention.
 "At night, or on the approach of rain, they are made up into little round heaps, with the skin outward, in which state they look very much like small haylocks When the bloom or whitish appear ance, which for time they assume, comes out on the dried fish, the process is finished, and then they are quite ready for storing. On being conveyed to the premises of the exporting mer- chant, they are first 'culled' or assorted into four different kinds, known as, "Merchantable, Madeira West India, and Dun or broken fish The first is the best quality, the second grade low CT, and the third still grade lower, aud the fourth which is incapable of keeping is used at home. The cod sent to hot countries are packed by screw power in- to small casks called 'drums;' those
The bee., 1877-09-20

A merchant who takes great pride in keeping his walk well sprinkled and swept was standing in his door when the rain began to batter last week. A pass. ing citizen remarked: "God is sprink, ling your walk for you to-day, I see Y "Yes, yes, and He's doing it fnely-fne- ly!" remarked the merchant, and then added, 'by the way, tha. reminds me that He is the first one on this street who has failed to come in and borrow my sprinkler when He has such job to do."
The bee., 1877-09-20
pDE'!rlRM.
A SONG.

What timo the violets bloom, my doar, In ways that you and regret, 1saw your gray eyes first grow clear
 With love cannot iathom yet, But never may forget. my dear
 But never may forgeti What time the winds blow fresh, my dear. A fragrant balm was blown to me; felt the blossom-tme draw near
 My blood, like sap in flower or trec, Swelled for the fruit to be, my dear The hope of fruit to bel What time the yiolets fade, my dear,
 What time the winds blow chill and vet, Through changeful seasons year on year, Though moons may wane and suns may set, Oh, say you won't forget, my dear
 Oh, say you won't forgetl
The bee., 1877-09-20
Housatonic Railroad.

Time Table. To take effect July 10, ls7I-
 Trains Lsdpe NesUtosua Going North, 10.4 a. m. I2.45 3.05 5.29 and 7.05 p. III. 10-47 a. m. and 5 % D. m. trans connect at Brookfield Junc- ton with trains for Danbury.
 Going South, 6. l5 and Il 40 q m., 5.05 and 7.35 D. m. Sunday Train, I.45 ?. m.
 Trains Leape Ha,oleyuille Going N0zth, l0.5a a. m.. l. 20 5. .25 5.40 and 7.2op p. m. 10.51 a. m. and $. 40 D. m trains connect at Broosield June ton with trains for Danbury.
 Goino Soxth, 6.05 and II 30 a. m., 455 and 720 D. m. Sunday Milk Train, 7.S0 P m