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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13
CON SIR ESS ION A L.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l3,-Kernan pres
ented, remonstrance of prominent
new ork commercial interests remons-
tratlng against the passage of the silver
oiil, setting forth the inconvenience OF
Silver 10 commersial transactions. Tabled.
hamlin from the Foreign relations
committee reported adversely on the
petition OF New York citizens asking an
appreciation tor the starving Chinese un-
anmously OF opinion that it was utterly
impossible to get any relief to the sufferers,
and besides, any attempt to devote the
Chinese indemnity fund to that purpose
would lead to discussion.
Sargent reported with amendment the
Senate bill to authorize the Howgate Artic
expedition.
ingalls, introduced DILL to promote the
deposits of savings 10 the popular loan, aud
to provide for funding the national debt
into home bonds convertible into currency.
Referred to the Committee on finance.
Morrill, of Vt. scaled up the house
joint resolution declaring the reduction of
Tax on distilled spirits is inexpedient
which was discussed till the expiration OF
the morning hour and laid aside, the Senate
resumed consideration of the silver bill.
Merriman favored.
Armstrong presented a petition of the
masters, engineers, mates and others oi
st. Louis, in favor of an amendment to the
bill authorizing the employment of aliens
as pilots, etc. Referred
Maxey, from the committee ON military
reported back resolution in regard TO in
creasing the annual appropriation for the
army, and equipping the militia Of severa
states.
HOUSE.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Rice from tht
pensions committee reported a bill t.
pension wounded Union soldiers, for pay
ment of areas of pensions, and for tht
restoration to the rolls of names O
involved pensioners stricken therefron
from for disloyalty; referred to committe,
Of the whole and made the special ordeI
for the 9th. The house then went int
committee of the whole on the militar!
academy bill amendment pending to strike
out the amendment prohibiting the ap
pointment of civilians to the rank Of SECOND
seats as no more vacancies will occur thar
can be filled by the next graduating clas
of the academy.
| White offered an amendment providing
that nothing in the bill should prevent tn
appointment for commission in the arm,
of meritorious non-commissioned officers
or privates. Adopted, Motion to strik
out was then defeated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13
CITY ELECTION |
AIoTTcE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
Fifth day of March next.


Fifth day Of March next.
at the foIowfk voting places. the city Of Rock
Island an election will be held Tor
One Mayor for one year.
One Alderman, First Wa-d for years.
One.Alderman, Second Ward for two years.
one Alderman, Third Ward for two years.
One AldeIman, Fourth Ward for two years.
one Alderman, Fifth Ward for two years
one Township Supervisor for one year.
f'wo Assistant Township Supervisors, for year.
One Township Assessor, for year.
One Township Collector, for one year.
Places Of Voting to be as follows:
First Ward-Hose House.
Second Wafd-Hose House,
Third Ward Hose House.
Fourth Ward-Hose House,
Fifth Ward Hose House.
The Election will be opened at eight O'Clock In
the morning, and continue open until seven In ths
afternoon Of the same day.
Dated at Rock Island this 1lth day Of Feb. 1873.
JOHN L REED,
11dtd City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13
HORSE AND CATTLE FOOD.
Important Information
STOCK BREEDERS & FEEDERS.
Thor1ey's Improved
Horse E. Cattle Food /,

commended by thousands of voluntary testimoni-
ais from the best stock men in America. Hear
what they say Of it:
II have no hesitation in commencing it strongly
to all stock en.''-Wm. Smith, "RaVenswood
Farm" Detroit Mich.
THE animals are ve-y fond Of II, and keep in
frst-class condition. II 1t were better known
among stock men, we are sure they would not hes
itate to use 1t largely."-John p Sanborn, Collec-
tor of Customs; A. L. Stebbins, Manager for Avery
& Murphy, Port Huron, Mich.
Horse and Cattle Breeders use 1t, because 1t gives
strength to weakened animals, improves the wind,
increases the appetite, and gives smooth and
glossy skin, indicating perfect health. Stock feed
ers use it. because 1t will fatten in surprisingly
short time Dairymen it, because cows give
more and richer milk. Calves and pigs thrive by
its use. and it is equally eficacous with dogs and
poultry Everybody it because it is the cheap
est and the best food in America. Used only as q
Condiments tablespoonful to q feed, thoroughly
mixed, at each feeding. Two h boxes retailing at
80 or $l2 per hundred lbs. For prices etc., ad-
dress,
Thorley Horse & Cattle Food Co.
100 vanBuren St., CHICAGO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13
ENGLAND

LoNDoN,Feb. l2. The Wigau weavers,
numbering about $4,000, will resist the
threatened reduction of wages.
The strike of the Northumberland
miners has ended, The men accepted a
reduction of l21 per cent in wages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13

The TESTIMONY OF ALL.-It is our
belief, and it seems to us that it must be
the belief of all who use them, that DR.,
Prices Special Flavoring Extracts of
Vanilla, Lemon. Rose, Almond, Necta-
rine, etc., are the strongest, most delicate
and natural havors made. 1t makes all
the difference in the world whether cur
cakes, puddings. creams and pastry are
favored with DR.. Prices uice, fresh fruit
fayors. or the offensive turpentiny favoriDg
extracts in the market.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13

The Lowell Mass. Daily Courier says
that a verdant mother at the Providence
Depot, in Boston, set her baby on one of
the steam-heaters, and, when the young
ster screamed, she made great search for
that piu." A bystander posted her up
before her esteemed progeny was quite
done.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-13

LONDON, Feb. ia portion of the
militia will soon be called out, and two
coryettes now i'm American waters have
been ordered to join the Mediterranean
squadron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
Sen. Howe and the "Wisconsin. ;
LLiRceln Co. Alyoclts. ]

The Erening Wisconsin, loses no op-
portunity to hit Senator Howe on his
vote for the reInonctization of silver
and 1T Is not very particular whether it
hits him below the belt or not. Now.
why is this so? Is it because the
Wisconsin wants pretcxt for opposing
Senator HoWes re election, or is it
that it really believes the remonetiza-
ton act was wrong? The Wisconsin,
says the silver dollar is 42 cent dol
lar, and Senator Howe voted for It
knowing it was dishonest dollar. We
have little patience and no sympathy
for the man or newspaper that talks in
that way. When the act Of 1860 to
strengthen the public credit WAS pass
ed. it was as We believe an undue con-
cession to the holders of government
bonds, but whether this is so or not
that act provided that the bonds should
be paid in coin. The coin Of 1860 was
gold and silver, and the silver coin was
OF the number Of grains and fnencss
that 1t is now. The act of 1878, re-
monetizing silver, simply restored it to
the place it held when the act of 1869
was passed, and if it is g2-cent dol
lar now it was no better in 1869, when
the agreement was made between the
government and its creditors and if
Senator Howe had voted for any other
dollar than the dollar of the standard
of 1869 he would have been a COM
munist, trying by his vote to rob the
peogl Ia for the benefit of the bond
holders. In voting for the remor stizs-
ton bill of 1878 he acted in accordance
with the wishes Of ninety-nine hun
dredths of the people of Wisconsin,
and for that vote he is entitled to the
thanks of the people and not to such
treatment as he is receiving from the
Wisconsin, and a few other papers that
are trying to defeat his re election.
Whether Senator Howe should be
reelected is another question /; but he
certainly should not be defeated be-
cause he voted for the demonstration
act of 1878.
Will the Hisconsin give the above
its '.prayeyut attention %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05

others were dropping on both sides.
The remedy is so rapid it must be
simple. All he took with him was q
powder and sulphur and a quill, and
With these he cured every patient with
gut oxceptloa.
lie put teaspoonful Of -four of
birthstone in wine glass OF water.
and stirred with his finger instead of a
spoon, as the sulphur does not readily
amalgamate with water When the
sulphur was we'll mixed he gave it as a
gargle, and in ten minutes the patient
was out Of danger Birthstone kill.
every species of fungus in man, beas
or plant, in a few minutes. Instea
OF splitting out the gargIe, be recon-
mended the swallowing of it.
La extreme cases, in which he ha
been called just in the nick of time,
when the fungus was too nearly closed
to allow the gargling, he blew the sui
phur through quill into the throat,
and after the fungus had shrunk, t,
allow it, then the gargIlng. He never
lost a patient from diphtheria. Ii .
patient cannot gargle. take live Goa
put it on shovel, and sprinkle a
spoonful or two of -four of birthstone
upon it, let the sufferer inhale by hold
ing his head over it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05

IijghWays.-The most important
work our county board can do at It's
next session is to take measures to-
ward opening up the county by means
of laying out highways Good county
roads are an actual necessity to the
settlers in the towns of Auburndalc,
Lincoln, Marshfeld and Rock. The
expenditure of $4,000 III this direc-
ton would rebound more to the bene-
fit of all the commercial and manu-
featuring interests of the county than
has accrued to us by the building OF
the two lines of railroad which cost
four times this sum. Isolated as the
residents of the towns mentioned are,
their trade is cut off from the point
where it naturally would centre, and
is ''gobblcd by Stevens Point and
Nelllsville, to large extent We are
confident that sum equal to the
amount mentioned would Immediately
come into the Co. Treasurer's and Co
/ Clerk S hands from unpaid taxes and
other sources because Of such improve
ments, while the assessable value of ali
property would be at once enhanced
What we can do. is shown by what
other counties hare done. Clark
| County every year extends her roads
into the fast settling territory, and the
towns along the line OF the Contra
Rail Road, we notice are not slow in
seeing that roads are constructed into
the adjoining territory, and II every
instance the cost has been more than
paid By the increase in trade and en-
hancement Of taxable property values
While other counties are wise anc
reaplnS benefits by a practical exercise
OF their wisdom. it seems that we are
never to learn the value of interna
improvements as a means for the pro
motion Of Industrial and commercial
pursuits. VIII our County Board not
act in this matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05

4 COMMON SENSE BOYS AND
GIRLS PAPER The american
Young Folks, published by Hudson &
Ewing, at Topeka. Kansas, comes to
us for December beautifully illustrated
and filled with entertaining and useful
reading. 1t is really a common sense
paper thai parents need not hesitate to
place in the hands of their children.
1t contains Is pages and is sent one
year to any address for so cents. The
publishers offer to send sample copy
free
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05

Open Temple. The Methodist
Church was well filled last Sunday
evening by the friends Of the Temple
it being Open Temple night Worthy
Chief Fontainc presided, and ali who
had desire to say word in behalf OF
til good work of reforming men, were
permitted to do So Excellent remarks
v ere made by tcmplars Wittcr. Brun-
dage, Bennett, Cole, Barnes and Others
or the order. The Muse was excel
lent, and all voted the meeting sue
cess. The Temple now numbers about
$50, and is growing rapidly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
CsggaCEH DsREC TORY.
LOCAL MATTERS.
Fl. 81 PzgEE4EED. Editor.
CITY AND COUNTY.

Enterta;nmeDt.-W learn that
an entertainment will be given to oul
citizens about the 10Th of December,
under the auspices of the |. Q. o. /.
Cornet Band. There is good material
enough in our Band for first class
entertainments, and We have no doubt
that it will be such as will merit =
great deal of credit. We will give
more particulars later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
Wisconsin Geological Survey. :

Wisconsin Geological Survey. :
The second and revised edition Of Vol
IL. Of the Geology Of Wisconsin is now
ready for sale in accordance with Chap,
t e. l45 of the Laws Of 1878.
It consists of large, handsome vol
ume Of 768 royal octave pages, illus
trated by III wood cuts and 81 litho-
graphic plates. and is accompanied by
folio atlas Of Ii large sheets, beauti-
fully executed. | m~y be had by cit
liens Of Wisconsin at cost price, viz;
S3 SO.
Address, with remittance.
Supt Of Public Property.
Madison, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
lat runs on any of its trains the eel .brated
Pullman Palace Cars.

All trains of this great route run through with
out change of cars. Pullman Palace Drawing
Room and Sleeping Cars are run on all trains.
All Express trains on this route are equipped
withiWashington Patent Air Brakes and Miller
Patent Safety Platform and CupIers-the most
Perfect Protection against accidents known.
This popular route is unsurpassed for speed
Comfort and Safety. The smooth we'll ballasted
and perfect track of steel rails. the celebrated
Pullman Palace Sleeping Care, the perfect Tele
graph System of Nov ing trains, the regularity
with which they ran the admirabl lie arran gem en-
for running through cars between Chicago and
all points West, North and Northwest, secure to
passengers all the Comforts iii Modern Railway
Travelling.
Ifyau wish the Bet Travelling .ccommoda-
tons, you will buy your Tickts by this Route
and will take no other.
All ticket agents can sell Won Through Tickets
and chsak usual Baggage Free by this Line
Pass en- gers Tor Chicago. Detroit, Teledo, CIetvs-
land, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Pittsburgh Cincin-
natl, Toronto. Montreal, Yuebee. Portland Bos-
ton. New York. Philadelphia. Baltimore. Wash
ington, indianapolis, St. Louis. Carlo and all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
Sonth and East,
should buy their tickets via the
: Chicago St. Paul { MINNEAPOLIS
Line"

Close Oanections are made at Chicago with
the Lake Shore il Michigan Southern, Baltimore
I Ohio, Michigan Central. Pittsburgh. Fort
Wayne 4 Chicago, kankakee Line and Pan
Handle Routes. for all points East and South
East, and with the Chicago i Alton and Illinois
Central for all points South
New York Office, No As Broadway: Boston
Office, No. State Street: st. Paul Ticket Off cess
corner Third and Jackson SITS. and at Depot on
Sibley street, Minneapolis Ticket Offices No. 3
Sic0llet House Block and ut st. Paul Il Pacific
Depot: Chicago Ticket Offices, 50 Clark street
under Sherman House; - Canal. corner Madi-
street; kinLie street pepot, cor West Kin
zie and Canal streets: Wells street Depot. cor.
W :lls and kinze Streets.
FB CLARKE. VI. STENNETT.
e.P.A,w w.E.y, st Paul Gen psvs tzt Chr,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05

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The price ls so low that almost every body sub
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tains reliable and comprehensive summary o.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
Supt. Of Public Property.
Madison, Wis.

Terrible Accident. Chris, Lar
son Killed. We have to record a
most distressing accident occurring last
Saturday about 4 o'clock, P. NJ, in
which Mr.. Chris Larson, resident of
Sigel, and an esteemed citizen, was al
most instantly killed. Mr.. Larson had
just brought load of wood from his
farm, and had delivered it to Mr.. Mel
son. On returning, his team, noted
for their runaway proclivities, became
unmanageable, and when near Sp,f-
fords store. the tongue dropped, and
they sped like lightning through the
street which was full of teams. partial
ly upsetting one wagon, and finally
drew up against the sign post Of Pal
mer & Kline saloon, demolishing the
wagon, and throwing Mr.. Larson with
tremendous force upon the stone bank
ing of the building. The unfortunate
man struck squarely upon his forehead
smashing IN the skull to an extent that
made the brain visible. He was im-
mediateiy conveyed to NJ G, Warren S
cabinet rooms, where he was made as
comfortable as possible. Dr. Witter
was Immediately called, but the poor
man vas beyond help. He brea,hed
ccnsulsively, his huge frame quivering
with each heart pulsation. Vomiting
very soon set in, and he passed uncon-
sclouS! y away about S o'clock. The
wife of the unfortunate man was IN
formed of the terrible accident as soon
as word could be sent her. She reach
ed her husband in season to see him
alive, but totally unconscious Of her
presence The body was buried from
the Methodist Church. Monday p. NJ.
Mr.. Larson was well to do farmer
ard most excellent man. His striek-
en- family will have the poor tribute OF
human sympathy from hosts of friends,
which avails little, however, at time
OF such overwhelming sorrow.
~
We learn that an old building at
Worcester, old 101 Station on the
Wisconsin Central Railroad, and about
the only building remaining in the
once busy settlement, was totally des-
troyed by fire last Sunday night, and
one of the inmates, an elderly man.
consumed in the flames. His wife was
also badly burned in endearoring to
escape.
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DIPHTHERIA.

Here is a diphtheria remedy extract
ed from the Belfast { Ireland) Witness.
1t is certainly simpl. enough. If it
is indeed what is claimed for it. it
ought to be widely circulated:
Should you or any of your family
be attacked with diphtheria. do not be
alarmed. as it is easily aud speedily
cured without doctor. When it was
raging in England few years ago, |
accompanied DR.. Field on his round to
witness the so called wonderful cures
he performed while the patients of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-05
H. REPORTER.
CIR aGEG rs

x II hen the time expires ter which the hE-
psgrp. has bs.a pii AN \ Will be markell OPP
,esttetA. 81 bscribcr'S name, and may be re-
II = : 4 n In : itnt ion To rcnGW.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-18
MARRIAGE BELLS.
the mellow wedding bells.

Hear the mellow wedding bells.
Golden belsl
What world Of happiness their melody fore
tells.
From the molten golden notes.
Aud all In tune
What liguid dtty floats
To tho turtle dove who listens while she gloats
On the moonf'
Yesterday evening ono Of our most esteemed
citizens, Capt Louis Arnauld was married to
one Of Louislana's fairest daughters. Miss Lucie
Boulgny nj the Church Of st. Augustln.
Rev Father Suhleau OBLIGATED. and Joined
the happy pair according to the ritual Of the
Catholic Church. Az usual upon these occa-
sions, the reverend pastor axhorted and al
monished the newly welded couple concerning
their duties and aims In the new life upon
which they were entering. multitude of
friends we're present to witness the ceremony,
and the greatest decorum prevailed through
out.
We will not say how lovely was the bride.
Those who know her might deem our words
Inadequate. The bridegroom looked happy.
and well might he he.
and their friends retired to the vestary. where
congratulations were expressed and the solemn
formality Of signing the marriage record WAS
gone through.
The bridegroom, Capt Louis Arnauld IL one
Of the most prominent and honored citizens OF
this community, and his lovely bride be ongs
to one Of the Oldest families In tho state being
the daughter of the late Dominique 30 lligny.
we'll known and respected during his life time
by our people
our heartfelt wishes follow them Ia their for
ward career Of love and happiness.