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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
The difference

The difference between an honest states
man end one on whom the desire for Office
has worked until he cannot resist the
temptation to play the demagogue and
pirate about how his party freed the negroes.
and fought the south and hence is the
friend of labor, although during all the
years since the war mis- party has legislated
in the interest of capital as against the
poor man, may be seen in the following re-
ply of Judge Elwell, who was nominated
by the labor party at Harrisburg. on the
10th inst. Judge Elwell, in answer, ex-
pressed the deepest sympathy with work
ingmen and his sense Of the honor thew
had done him 10 rendering him a place on
their ticket but he said that he had no
desire to become candidate under apv
circumstances, and was certainly unwilling
to sever his connection with the party with
which he had hitherto acted. He stated
the case frankly in these terms.
Having full faith 10 the disposition and
ability of that party, to effect all needed
reforms, as well as on behalf of the labor
ing classes as of all others, | cannot con-
sent to become standard-bearer of any
new organization.
This must be the answer of every honest
man. 1t is about time the republican
party ceased tracing on It's niger capital
and answered to its record on class legisla-
ton which has brought on all the evils of
which the workingmen complain. The
"belllgerent non-combatants" who are
parading rebel flags on every occasion may
as well retire from the business at once.
The war Tended some twelve or thirteen
years ago, and 1t is time the men who took
no part in it found that out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Criminal.

The only criminal business before the
various dispensers of justice and the con-
OF public morals, was the
Squires themselves. The particular com
plant was the violation of the resolution
of the council that the city business should
be equally divided between each of the
four justices. Each was positive that this
rule was being willtully violated because
each did not have any cases, as a conse-
quence each Of the four wearers of the
spotless ermine pronounced judgement up
on the police department The individual
members of the force will therefore take
notice and bring their cases before the
Squire who puts up best.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
CHANGES I'm FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Mr.. Blaine TO be Awarded and Mr.
EPierrepont Recalled.

A special dispatch to the New York
World. from Washington, the other day,
states that il is not doubted that the presi-
dent has made up his mind as to the
changes which he will submit to the in.
coming senate in the foreign missions,
from those of the frst-class as yet untitled
down to the higher grades Of consulates.
The announcement of the appointment OF
John L. Stevens, of Maine, as minister to
Stockholm, III place of Mr.. Andrews, indi-
Gates that and shows at the same time
that the president is not averse to award
ing Mr.. Blaine, for the latter asked Mr..
Stevens appointment as personal favor.
The latter was notified that he would be
commissioned before the fact was made
public here. The next appointment which
will be given out, probabl7 before the SEN
ate meets, is that of Henry S. Sanford t.
be minister to Belgium. It has beer
virtually decided upon for some time
There has been some talk of naming Gov
Hartranft, of Pennsylvania, for the Englist
mission, and the suggestion made by some
of his Pennsylvania friends has not beer
received without favor here. His selection
would, by the promotion of the lietenant
governor, give Pennsylvania democratic
governor, and the Cameron rule objects t
that, it is understood. Gov. Hartranft'
appointment has not been seriously con
sidered, however. OF Mr.. Pierrepont'
early recall there is no doubt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Mean Business.

Now republicans in this city are anxious
ly inquiring who wrote Bufum' letter OF
declination." Some think they discover
the lear marks" of Major Beardsley, some
attribute it to Capt. Hayerstick, some
think it originated from common source
with the famous bar address, while no one
names John Buffum as its author. All
wrong. gentlemen, the author was none
other than the most honest longer after
the republican nomination for the legisla.
ture, one who has wanted the nomination
so badly for the last six or seven years,
that at one time he lodged question be-
fore the board of supervisors for fear il
would hurt his chances. A careful peru
sal of the letter will also show its author
to be a close reader of the Union, as every
idea in it has previously appeared in that
paper. Give Mr.. BuffuG bis just due,
gentlemen, it is his first appearance before
the public as funny writer and why &C.
credit his first production to those old.
time veteran humorists, the Major and
Captain, whose regulations are so well es.
tablished,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Ruffu1n BIZ Telephone.

The following desmal chant has been sung
every night since Saturday last, by tele-
phone, between the Union Office and John
Buffum farm In the country
Oh Buffum come home, come homo to US nav,
The clock in the steeple strikes one,
Unless you are here when the voting begins
Morris and Sturgeon will have all the fun,
Come hum. come hum,
Johnny, dear Johnny, come hum.
Johnny could not resist the plaintlve
appeal. He has written an out and out
demagogical letter declining the nomination
of the judgesbip rendered him by the
workingmen's party, which letter is in
tended to secure to Mr.. Bufman the
nomination to the legislature by the repub-
lican party. His letter gives the lie to the
WorkiDgmen as we'll as insults their intelli-
gence. The Union fairly dances with de-
light over it aud puts hall Of it in italics.
When Mr.. Buffum is nominated for the
legislature he will wish he had not written
that letter to suit the Union, when more
modest epistle would have answered just
as well; but so anxious is he to be the re-
publican candidate for the legislature that
he has allowed his judgement to be over
come by the sad and plaintive wall that
came to him from the Union office. The
editor OF that paper now demands that the
workingmen's county committee put a
democrat in MIR. Buffum's place, according
to the programme that was originally
mapped out for them by the managers
They are expected to obey this command,
as by so doing the Union hopes to defeat
MIR Blanding, the only man of the indie
pendents whom it most cordially hates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Miasma Rendered Powerless.

The most certain way to render power
less Che miasmatic Fapors which produce
chils and fever and other malarious dis
orders, is 20 fortify the system against
them with that matchless preventive of
periodic fevers, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. The remedial operation of the Bit
tiers is no less certain than their preventive
effects, and they may be relied upon to
overcome cases of fever and ague which
resist quinine and the mineral remedies Of
the pharmacopoia Dyspepsia, constipa-
ton, bilious complaints, rheumatic all
ments and general debility. likewise rapid
ly yield to their regulative and tonic in
fuence. They are an incalcuable blessing
to the weak and nervous of both sexes. an
excellent family medicine, and the best
safeguard which the traveller or emigrani
can take to az unhealthy climate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Fading Like the Autumn Leaves.

The workingmen's new ticket seems to
be out of luck in Davenport. Dodge for
sheriff, Dyer for representative and Camp
bell for surveyor, have declined already.
and it is said that there are more to follow.
1t is probable there won't be candidate
left on election day, and then how meekly
the leaders, who have been talking so loudly
against old parties, will slide up to the
polls and vote the straight republican
ticket as they have always done in days
gone by. This is the way the thing will
work in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Intellectual Vapariss.
IT is this exalted editor whose business lies
In nonsense and impossibilities.

IT is this exalted editor whose business lies
In nonsense and impossibilities.
that the Gazette has employed to write up (
Rock Island politics. On Monday last,
when there was strong probability that
Mr.. Buffum would be candidate for
county judge, the Gazette proceeded to
give its true opinion of that wealthy and
respectable gentleman:
Mr.. John Buffum. the nominee for coun-
ty judge, is resident of Andalusia. He
has been several times elected chairman of
the board Of supervisors His political
faith has been republican. though of that
easy kind that found no difficulty in adapt
ing itself to surroundings.
On the following day, Tuesday, the same
paper bellies its If with the following:
Mr.. John Bufum, of Andalusia, upon
whom was bestowed the questionable honor
of nomination for county judge by the
workingmen's convention on Saturday will
probably refuse to allow his name to be
used 10 that connection. 1t may be stated
with good deal Of certainty that Mr..
Buffum's name was used without his au-
! thority, and If this is true, as many who
know him believe it is, it will be more in
accordance with his past record for him to
decline to run than it will for him to enjoy
the empty honor of being a candidate for
FIVE or six weeks when no good purpose is
served.
If his republicanism is of that easy kind
which adapts itself to any surroundings
how could it be more IN accordance with
his past record to decline. Did the Gazette
ever hear of his declining anything? Or
perhaps his republicanism is not of so ed$s
a kind as to adapt itself to the surround
ings of poor laboring men.
On the following day, Wednesday, after
Mr.. Bufum's declination of what the
Gazette sluringly calls a questionable
honor, the same paper says of Mr.. Buffum'
letter:
1t covers the ground so completely tina
nothi' can be added. aud reflects mucl
credit upon Mr.. Buffum. who in refusing
to allow the use of his name when nothing
, can be accomplished by it adopts cours
by which he wins the approval of man.
good citizens irrespective of party.
Two of these extracts just lets the ca
out of the bag by indicating that if ANY
thing was to be gained" Mr.. Bufum's re
publicanism as Of that easy kind that woul
adapt itself to the surroundings. In fac
the Gazette's Monday opinion of MI
Bufum is probably correct, for "whe
nothing can be accomplished by it. hi
easy kind of renublicanism Immediately re
signs. The managers thought nor
could be accomplished by putting a demo
~ crat 10 Mr.. Bufum's place. The man;
gers should not let the Gazette into the
secrets, for here in three consecutiv
issues it let the whole trick out TIL.
paper is too innocent for the mysteries
Rock Island ring politics. Is there an
n Office in the county that Mr.. Bufum hs
,s not sought or any chance that he has eye
y resigned? 1t was not the questionable
s honor of the nomination that made hir
e give it up so much as the question {
d election
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Personal.

Mr.. Henry Sudlow, of the firm Of r. R.
Gable Il Co., has commenced building a
$4,000 house for a home in Coal Valley.
THE ARGUS is in receipt of the constitu-
ton of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Among its officers and committees are only
two Rock Island lawyers, Geo. w Pleas
ants. one of the vice presidents, and james
NJ. Beardsley, member of the executive
committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Is It So?

There is some talk among those who pro-
fess to know, that the mayor proposes to
ask Capt, Blackburn to resign so that he
can appoint his former pet, Phil. Miller.
Capt. Blackburn has made a very ener-
getic and proficient officer, so much so that
doubtless some of his brother officers would
like to have him removed and Miller app
pointed in his place. The mayor will
probably hesitate little before he attempts
this change.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

PAzzoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor-
alive. 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 pimples and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per.
feetly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal. Price 0cents and
ST per bottle, Sold by all druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Another Letter from Mrs. c. KrapE

AUGUST IS, 1875.
Or. RADwAY-Kind Sir: take the liberty to ad-
dress you again. My health IL greatly improved
by the use OF your medicines. Three OF the tumors
entirely gone, and the fourth is nearly so
Dropsy Is gone, health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast. / have had a great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder
full cure your medicine has done for me, one from
Ohio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite number from this place. Yours with re-
spect, MRS. &. KRAPF.
We are we'll acquainted with Mrs. Krapf. She is
an estimable lady, and very benevolent. She has
been the means OF selling many bottles Of the Re-
solvent by the druggists Of Ann Arbor to persons
afflicted with internal tumOrs. We have heard of
some wonderful cures effected by it. Yours re-
specially, EBERBACu o. co.
Ann Arbor Mich, Aug. IS, 1870
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
New Fall Go6ds.

A Loeb, the fashionabl e merchant tailor,
is in receipt of his putchases for the fall
trade, gentlemen's drass and business suits,
A splendid line of french. English, and
Scotch suitings, as V ELL as the best Ameri,
can cassimeres is offered to choose from,
and suits will Sbe ~ hde to order in accor-
dance with ths<neF autumn fashions spe-
cialy obtained HON London. Prices this
season much lower than ever before. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
Every Vote Counts,

A candidate for a judgeship in San
Francisco, was elected by 1860 votes
against ,649 for his opponent. Every
vote counts" Let democrats in this
county remember that Mr.. P L. Cable
would have been elected to congress had
they all voted at the time he was a candi-
data
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

How ARE WE TO KNow?-Dealers say
how are we to know that Dr. Prices Cream
Baking Powder is unadulterated? Know
it, because they know it never fails to give
satisfaction Know it, because they know
the other kinds are bought at less price
than the materials for pure articles can be
had; price so low that it points at once to
adulteration. If the seller would inform
his customers that he could not answer for
the quality or purity of the cheap baking
powders sold, there are very few persons
who would prefer the adulterated articles
to DR.. Price genuine, although the for
mer might be apparently cheaper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

MURRY & LANAIAN'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, prostFation,
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 aud Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

NECKs AND ARMS OF SNOWY WHITE
NESS, forms Iait as the lily, are the pleas
ing epdowments conferred by Glenn's
Sulphur Soap. 4 heaithful substitute for
the poisonous cosmetics formerly in vogue.
Hills Hair aud Whisker Dye, black or
brown, SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

NATURES TRIUMPH. Nature, in her
luxuriance, has clothed the hills and the
dales with herb and shrub, whose occult
natures merely require the earnest appli-
cation of the scientific aud inquiring mind
to reveal their curative properties, for in
the vegetable world kindly providence
has placed healing for all nations. The
only specifies for any disease yet discovered
are vegetable in their nature, and while
quinine has been accepted as the only re-
medy for one class, the extract Of the bu.
chu plant is rapidly taking its place as SOW
ereign remedy for other of those ills aflict
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,
irregularity. or self-generated, submit at
once to the operation Of its power. Helm
holds Buchu for all such complaints, is the
result OF long research, and is acknowledge
ed superior to all other preparations,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

A man at Niagara is building a raft of
pine logs, with house at one end for the
accommodation of cats and dogs that are
to make a compulsory voyage over the falls.
If the raft goes over smoothly and the
eats and dogs are not hurt, Robert White
says he will attempt the same periious
voyage on similar craft.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
FKICE, st PEN BUITLE.
An IMPORTANT LETTER

ANN, ARBoB, Mich, April 30 1875
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
ResOyent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which 'he mos seminent physicians of
our Medical COlel pronounced inCurable.
They were like X lots on u tree. When was cit
ting in chair they hung almost to the floor, and
my weight was 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now It is 210 pounds, but they
are not all gone yet. / have taken twenty-fOuP bot
ties OF Resolvent, nine of Relief, and twenty-fOur
boxes OF Pills. get the medicine from G. Gren-
will. Please send me your book "False and True
MRS. G.. KRAPF.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
st. Louis Fair.

Rock ISLAND, Sept. l, 1877.
Round trip tickets from Rock Island to
St Louis and return, will be sold by the
G., B. 4 Q. road during the present month,
at $lO.S0 each, on the following dates:
Sept. 10th and 18th good until Sept 18th.
=" oath and 25th Oct, LIST.
" 29th to Oct. 9th (inclusive) good
until Oct. Sth
9-ldtd &. 7. DANA, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

Price & Hornby, of Davenport, have
filed petition with the clerk of the Cir
cult Court, yesterday, claiming $4,000
damage on the G. r. 1. & P. R. R. for
overcharges on lumber shipments in the
falls of 1875 and 1876, respectively.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

Popular Illustrated book 1850 pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGEl
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. postpaid. for
so cents, by DR.. Z. WHITTIER, 8l7 ST.
Charles street, St, Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings SyphiIitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis 10
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and IN all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseaaes, 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-
lltlc rheumatism, etc., 10 a short time.
Price, S. per package. Sent everywhere
by express. 4 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. If
you are afflicted, with no matter what. call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

The celebrated Peoria show cases:
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't q Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, His 5-l0dIy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

One of the leading republicans of this
city. who has just returned from a few
weeks visit in the state of New York, says
that three-fourths of the party in that
state are bitterly opposed to the new
Southern policy of President Hayes and
IRE looking to Senator Conklin to lead
them out Of the political woods into which
they have wandered and become lost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

The Civil Service reform machine should
be rolled out for exercise now and then to
keep it from rusting. 1t is a very pretty
ornament for any party, and we do not
know as the machine will work very well
in the Ohio election, but little exercise is
positively necessary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

PLAIN TALK.-There Is a preservative
principle 10 Sozodont that effectualy pre-
serves the teeth from decay. Chemists
pronounce it wholesome. Rich and poor
endorse it. No lady ever tried it without
approving its cleansing and purifying
properties. 1t outsells all other deutlfrices,
Ask for it and take no substitute.
Every live man believes in SpaIdiug's
Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
DIR. Railways
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
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Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costive-
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arrangements Of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
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eg- Observe the following symptoms resulting
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In the stomach Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter-
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Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, FlutterinRs
~ the Heart, Choking or Sufocating Sensation
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or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head Deficiency Of Precipitation, YellOwnass of
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest Limbs,
and sudden Fiushes Of Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses Of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Price
% cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE AM. TRUE"
send one letter-etamp to RADWAYtSs Co, No %
warren 81, New York. information worth thou.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

If, as is announced, the government
printing office at Washington did not ex-
pend during the last fiscal year the amount
of the appropriation made for it, the tax
payers would be glad to know what has
become of the balauce-said to be $50, 900
Is it laid by for next year or has it disaps
peared forever in some unknown pocket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

How dreadful is this defiance of law
and robbery of innocent peoplel" said,
with sigh Of Indignation, the director of
an exploded savings bank as he read of a
baud of western railroad robbers having
stopped train and plundered the pas
sengers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26

All kinds of House and Sign Painting,
Graining, etc., with neatness and dispatch.
Give me a call. Shop on Eighteenth
street, above Third avenue.
sep3-d3m G.. JUERGENs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-26
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. 1860 above zero 10 N SO above zero