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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11
Afghanistan and the Afghans.

Afghanistan is a country in Central
Asia, which has suddenly been brought
before the whole civilized world bv the
struggle between Russia and England
for supremacy over it and its people, as
barrier to the possessions of both
countries. The Himalays are a section
of the broken chain of highlands which
stretches across the continent of the
Old World from the Pacific to the At
lantic Ocean, and end naturally only at
the Bamian Pass, for the Hindoo Koosh
are but an extension of the Himalays,
and end naturally in the great dip at
Bamian, although the range, under
other names, continues westward along
the northern frontier of Persia on to
the plateau of Armenia. Afghanistan
thus lies both north and SOUTH of the
Himalays, both beyond and within the
Hindoo Koosh, and the part of it which
concerns Great Britain and Russia Just
at present is that which includes the
valleys of Cabool and Candahar, to the
south of the Hindoo Koosh and within
the basin of the Indus. Afghanistan
proper is simply part of the Indus
basin, that part of it formed by the
southern watershed of the Hindoo
Koosh, and to perfect the northwestern
frontier of British India, it has long
been felt in England that the waters of
the Hindoo Koosh, from the Pamere
Steppe to the Bamian Pass, which leads
into Western Turkestan, should be in
British hands, or in the hands of trusted
allies. The conquest of the country,
however, would be a matter of no little
difficulty. In a military point of view,
Afghanistan is stronger even than
Algeria. 1t is ''the Mahratta country''
of Northern lndia-a country abound
ing in all the resources of war, in which
armies can be prepared in perfect
secrecy, and descend to sweep the rich
and defenceless plains below without a
moments warning. The proverb is cur
rent throughout Central Asia, "He who
conquers CabOol rules in Hindostan."
Afghanistan, in fact, absolutely com
mands India, and it is felt that the
British must eventually turn it to their
own advantage as a redOubt across the
ditch of the Indus and outwOrk of the
Himalayan rampant of India. In pos
session of a civilized hostile power it
would hang in the Himalayan sky over
the great camp of Delhi like the sword
of DamOcles. The British, under these
circumstances, could no longer hold
India except on sufferance.
The population OF the whole country
kn0wn as Afghanistan is nearly S,OO0,-
600. The Afghans of the Cabool and
Candahar valleys, who alone are inn
mediately concerned in the present diff
hculty, are divided into two great tribes
the Ghilzles Of Cabool and the Du-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11
The New Pension Law.

1t is not generally known that law
was passed at the last session of Con-
gress, which, if not repealed, may
prove very injurious to the inter
ests of many thousands of soldiers
and their heirs. This country re-
spects and hOnors its soldiers. No
nation on the globe ever did so well by
its defenders as ours has done. 1t is
to be regretted, then, all the more,
that any steps should be taken tending
to deprive this class of our citizens of
any of their rights under the laws.
True the law in question is aimed at
claim agents and is professedly in the
interest of claimants for pension but if
its effect is to discourage honest claim
agents from pursuing their legitimate
calling, so far it must unfavorably eff
feet those who have claims to be pros
ecuted.
Before the close of the war and
whilst officers and other witnesses
were accessible a fee of ten dollars
was sufficient compensation to an attor-
ney for the preparation of the papers to
enable claimant for pension to re-
ceive his dues. After the armies
had been discharged and wit
nesses dispersed to their respective
homes, it seems reasonable that more
fee should be paid, for the very ap-
parent reason that additional work was
necessary. Congress, we understand,
did recognize the business and fairness
of the demand for a larger compensa-
ton to attorneys, and did, by law
enacted in July, A. ID. 1870, authorize
the payment of fee of twenty-five
dollars. There were some cheeks to
the practical operation of this law
favorable to pension claimants. The
fee must be agreed upon in writing
and be payable only in the event of
success. This agreement was render
ed imperative if the Commissioner of
Pensions objected to it in any given
case; a very wise provision, and one
which enabled the officers of the Gov
ernment to adjust the attorneys COM
pensation upon fair and reasonable
scale, thus preventing extortion. In
very many cases ten dollars was a
sufficient fee. In other cases fifteen
dollars, or twenty dollars, or twenty-five
dollars was thought to be proper and
was allowed. Under this law claims
have been prosecuted with satisfaction
to all parties. Although by the lapse OF
time the difficulties in procuring the
testimony have increased, yet there has
been little or no complaint that attor-
neys were demanding a larger fee.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

News has been received at Bombay from
simla that an opportunity has been afforded
the Ameer to make amends for the affront Of
fered the British Envoy.
recent Constantinople telegram says that
the treaty of peace with Russia is to be sub
mitted to the Powers by the Porte.
On the reassembling of the Chambers the
French Cabinet will, it was rumored in Paris
on the LIST, bring in a bill proposing plebis-
cite, for the purpose of formally affirming the
legality of the Republic.
The City of Glasgow (Scotland) Bank, hav-
ing paid up capital of e1,OOO, 900, went out
of business on the I'd. The liabilities are said
to be S5O,OOO,OOO.
In view Of a possible winter campaign in
Afghanistan, the immediate dispatch of bed
ding and extra clothing for troops in India
has been ordered.
The North German Gazette on the ID had a
significant letter from st. Petersburg, saving
the key note of the Russian policy is tranquil
ity on the basis of the treaty Of Berlin. and
Russia will not support the enterprises OF
Afghanistan.
News from various parts of Bosnia shows
that the Turks and insurgents have abandoned
further open resistance, having become con.
vineed that neither moral nor material as
sistanee can be any longer hoped for from
the Porte, The insurgents are fleeing "a
Servia.
Vienna dispatch OF the Sd states that the
Emperor has accepted the resignation of Herr
Won Sell, Hungarian Minister of Finance
The other ministers win only withdraw their
resignation upon the acceptance Of the Gov
ernment of the following conditions The
issue of Joint Austro-Hungarian loan; the
conclusion OF the convention with the Porte
the reduction OF the army in Bosnia and the
abandonment of the occupation of Novi Ba
Ear The latter condition has already beer
accepted, the second depends on the Porte
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11

Certainly no complaint with reference
to the comparatively few claim firms
into whose hands the principal business
had centered and who were able to per-
form the increased labor without a cor
responding increase of compensation by
reason of the well-known fact that a
large business can be done more cheap
ly than small business. But now
comes the act of June 10, 1873, not only
reducing the fee to attorneys in all
classes of cases to ten dollars, but re-
pealing the provision of the former law
which gave the fee only in the event of
success and provided that it be de-
Quoted at the pay office and sent to the
attorney of record. There being no
security that the fee will be paid, those
claim offices that have been do
ing the business so satisfactorily,
are hesitating about filing claims at all.
Many of them are demanding the fee in
advance, as they clearly have a legal
right to do. This works a hardship to
claimants, as many of them are poor
and unable to raise the money. On the
other hand the reduction of the fee be-
low fair and Just allowance in GER
tain classes of cases practically pre-
vents the prosecution of such claims
No attorney can be compelled to do a
piece of work for less than it is fairly
worth. He is privileged to and will
decline all cases in which the labor in
yolved is worth more than the legal al
lowance. This works positive hard
ship to all whose claims are thus re-
fused. So far as such persons are con-
cerned the pension laws might as we'll
be repealed. 1t is very poor satisfac-
ton to the dependent father or mother
to be told that they are entitled to pen
sion, on account of the service and
death of their boy, whilst law is in
force that prevents them from secur-
ing the skilled labor necessary to the
procurement of their Just dues. We
cannot believe this Objectionable law
viii long remain upon the statute book.
1t must be stricken off and replaced by
a law that will do exact justice to all.
What we have said is in the interest of
no party. 1t is not party question.
1t is question of public faith--the just
and fair administration of the pension
laws.-CJevelGnd Voice and Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11
Bound to Die.

1t is seldom that more painful at
tempt to commit suicide is heard of
than that which was developed in Ken
sington yesterday morning. Some time
| in the forenoon the family of Mr.. Z. w.
Johnston were attracted to a grove on
the property of Hutchinson, near at
hand, by the peculiar conduct of num-
her of dogs. They were barking and
running around some object hidden
from view by a large log lying near the
edge of the wood. Upon proceeding to
the spot wretched spectacle met the
gaze. Upon his side lay an old man
clothed in wet and tattered garments,
almost dead. He appeared not to no.
tice those around him, nor the noise
made by the dogs, but his haggard and
sallow face gave evidence OF some lin
gering animation. He was carefully
removed to the residence of Mr.. John
ston, where dry and comfortable gar
ments were substituted for his misera-
BILE apparel. During these operations
he remained perfectly speechless and
motionless. But after stimulants had
been administered he revived sufficient
ly to tell his story, which proved most
pitiable one. He said his name was
Thomas Lolchine, and that his age was
! tifty-four. He had been out of work for
long time and had searched in vain
for some kind of employment Goaded
to desperation by his i'll success, he re-
solved to die by starvation. proceeded
to the spot where he was found, and lay
down with that resolution. He had been
there for eight days, in all the pelting
storms that have taken place in that
time, yet his purpose was not shaken
nor his determination altered. His APP
pearance thoroughly confirmed his
statement-his eyes were sunk deep in
to their sockets, and his bones were al
most protruding through his skin. On
ly with the greatest effort was he able
to tell his story of suffering and the
cause which led him to so desperate a
step. He was subsequently removed to
the city in vehicle and brought before
Squire Peters, who after administering
a tumbler of brandy and water, had
him conveyed to the Jail, where, under
a strict regimen and careful nursing, he
may probably recover in time. But he
is so far reduced by abstinence and ex-
posure that his convalescing will be
necessarily slow.-LOndon (Ont. Free
Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11

in famished condition He had been there
the entire voyage across the sea, which lasted
eleven days. He said his name was James
Donnelly, from Scotland, and having no mon.
ey took this method of getting TO the United
States. He had no food and not drop OF
water during the eleven days. lie was given
nourishment and sent to a hospital. No one
on the steamer was to blame, for the holds
were closed on leaving England and remained
undisturbed until the steamer reached her
destination.
The worshipers at st. Xavier's Church, in
New York City, on the 5th, were startled by
seeing man approach a Mrs. Logan in one of
the center pews and plunge a large knife into
her body without moments warning. The
would-be assassin then fed aud was followed
by about 100 of the congregation and arrested.
He proved to be one John Carpenter who has
been separated from his wife for some time.
Knowing his wife to be an attendant at the
church he went there for the purpose of kill
ing her, but being intoxicated he mistook
Mrs Logan for his wife. Mrs. Logan is seri-
ously wounded.
The Norwegian brig Patriot arrived at
Lewes, Del, on the 5th, from Wilmington, N.
c., with all hands and the Captain down with
swamp fever One seaman and the first mate
died at sea.
O'Leary and Hughes completed their walk
ing match at New York on the 5th. Hughes
was completely used up and proved a disap-
pointment to his friends. O'Leary made 403
miles in the six days walk and Hughes 3l1.
Jacob p. Chamberlain, representative in
the Thirty-seventh Congress, died at Seneca
Falls, N. Y, on the 5th
Theodore Camp, Joel Pitcher J. w. Good
John Hearner and Albert Wickmore, OF To-
wanda, Pa, were arrested by the United
States authorities on the 9TH, on a charge of
counterfeiting. Several sets Of molds and
lot OF coins were captured.
Intelligence was received at New York, on
the 7th, of the loss of the Pacific Mail steamer
Georgia. The Georgia was coming out of the
harbor of Punta Arenus, about forty eight
hours sail from Panama, when she struck on
a reef and went aground. The passengers
and crew were saved. The Georgia cost $400,-
600, and was fully insured,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11

FEATHERS will be universally worn
this winter. Fashion Item. Guess not.
We shall not wear feathers-not soli-
tary feather. If our friends choose to
make themselves ridiculous, they can
do so; but no feathers for us. Norris
toUn Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11
YELLOW FEVER NOTES.

The Howards Of Vieksburg made another
appeal for aid on the lst. The fever is spread
ing very rapidly through the county on farms.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-11

THE three Fox sisters, who originated
the rapping phase of spiritualism
tweny-nine years ago, are all alive.
Margaret, the youngest who claimed
to be the wife of Dr. Kane, is giving
exhibitions in England. Kate is living
in France, having married a titled
Frenchman. Leah is Mrs. Underhill.
and resident of New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30

administering Sale Of Real Estate
Of william Shearer. Deceased,

STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND .o-o
y, ~ County Court of the August term, D,lo.e.
Ii tnS ~ On Nv virtue Of decree OF said County
conT made and entered Of record at the August as
A. D. 1875 term ,hesso n upon Pe114hp e
unuslssnss az, estate Of William Shearer deceased,
against again Ezabeth sheaFsr and Others T ISIS az ~
Ioc in the afternoon of that day, sell at
1--WE NJ aus to the highest bidder at the north
Soor Of the Court House In the City Of hock asl-
5 ssid Couutv and State, all the rgnt4 lltle, IN
anu. M claim which the said decs ased had az
the time bis death Subsst he@svsr s 70 .ns
r ed lfhe following described property
~ oi e in said City, County and STATE towt Lot
ten aioS and the east twenty eight feet Of 70.
ni . c island OF 80 much thereof - may pc
1sy to pay the debts Of the said estate
Terms Of sale Cash on q ss u opd
! cry elySe STae by the Court. FRANCIS M SINNET
] S-23d4W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30

11T9 Broadway. Observation-Disclosures NEW YORK
"Among the most beautiful of the British pro-
ductions In the departments.of Wax and Canois
Works OF the Great Exhibition are the ozokells
Candles of j. G. q r. Field, London Ihey lnClaHs
the boudoir and the banquet, but their purity ano
brilliancy are wonderful, commanding unlss.sa
admiration One kind is marked 50 ~ y ln1l.s s
the hours OF the night certain length pelng DuIn
ed in certain time These beautiful c9noies ny
be seen al the Allan Hay Company Qepo1. ~ Z
Roadway, who are sole agents iof 'Ae oSN
fates.-lNew York Observer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannan's Vegetable CuratIvc is warranted per.
nauently all forms of sPeFmattOrrheA seminal
Genera Debility, Ipeteney. etc. and restores
"Isst Power and brings back the youthful VE0r of
who have DESTROYED u BY sexual easesses or evil prae
has been used by Dr Bohannan IN his private practice for
over thirty years. never known TO fail In curing
Inc WORST CASES. II gives vitality and inparts energy
Nth Wondrrf effect TO those niiddlc-aged who feel
weakness beyond their years Its nyigOratng properties
are felt Al once Young suffering nom the conse
orenees OF readuy destructive habit of SefAbus
en- use this medicine with the assurance of speedy and
pERNGNTNT cure. The patient gains strength and eas
y OF spirits once, u pcts directly the parts Affect
pd NJ soothing and healing tonic and anodyne TO the
Taxed seminal vesces and irtated ducts importing power
and restoring them 20 their natural state the
the bancfnl habit had never been indulged in The
Ingredients simple productions OF naure-barks roots
herbs and specific for the above diseases
All persons must before contemplating marriage, reflect
sound mind and body the most necessary requ-
sites promote connubial happiness. Indeed, without
these the Journey through life bpComes weary grmage
mind becomes Swallowed with despair and filled wNh
melancholy rejection that the happiness Of another be-
comes bghted with -
uB-Pice Five Dollars sent with ull directious ETC. to
addre< For sale only at DR. @ A Bohannans office,
No. Cpl North ffh stree between Nashingop avenue ana
Green street, s.. Louis. No Estahlished in 81
nsDr. BIS ''rreatiso Special Disease which gives
clear deneation Of the natnre causes means o.
cure ETC., of SYPHILIS SEMINAL MEAKNRRS Ere. semi
FREE 10 address un0n rrceint NJ me Stnrnn-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30

Il DEEM 1T MY Duty TO IELL THE
WoRLp''wh 'sDr Saedgnes Compound
.SSTuo of Wild Cherry, has done Tor me.
/ had violent cough, night sWeats,
sore throat. great weakness, with severe
attacks of hemorrhage; gave up all
hope of recovery. am now cured,
sound and hearty man. Edward h.
Hanson, engineer atSweeny's pottery.
1894 Ridge avenue, Philadelph1a. over
twenty-five years have elapsed, ana l
still remain healthy man. in order
that all may test the great virtues OF
DR.. Swayne's COMPOUND Syrup OF
Wild Cherry we have issued trlal pot-
Ties at Is cents. No family should be
without this valuable medicine as
oftentimes single % cent bottle VIII
cure a recent cough or cold, ana mus
prevent much suffering and risk L
also cures asthma, bronchltls' ne e
the blood, giving tone and strength t tI
the entire system. Trial bottles =;
cents: large size, 81. Sold at wholesale
and retail by John Bengston' ROCK Is
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30
Renefactors.

When board of eminent physicians and
chemist announced the discovery that by
combining some we'll known valuable rem
edies. the most wonderful medicine was
produced, which would cure such wide
range of diseases that most all other rem
edies could be dispenses with, many were
sceptical; but proof of its merits by actual
trial has dispeIled all doubt, and to-day
the discovers of that great medicine, Hor
Bitters, are hcnored and blessed by all al
henefnctors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30
PATENTS.
FOR THE COMPLEXION.

EUK TIE JUMP LEAtVN.
Ia recommended as a necessary Accompaniment to
every lady's toilet. sAs
1T imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy OF
| youth to the complexion; not alone obscurlng
All blemishes but giving tone and vitality TO the
texture OF the skin. 1t cannot be claseed among
oared With view to meet the special VISITS OF the
mrat retined and fastidious lady. Nothing enters
into its composition but the most strictly pure IN
oredients and all OF harmless nature. These Pc
euliarities have insured for it the patronage q
ladies of the highest social circles, who foT years
have nsed it exclusively II has done much 70 dis
sinate the prejudice against the OF articles TO
enhance female beauty. ,.,.
| Il put up in handsome metal boxes, Is ael.
/ ciously perfnmed, and retsils at so cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos. ia and ia Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BENesToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30
sALvE.

This Salve has been before the public fof the past
+xvenfyhve yesrs and thousands of certificates tes
fifylng TO ats curative effects caa be produceo &c
sired Many limb has been saved from the Sur-
geonss knife by the wonderful power of this ONT
Tnent. 1t completely conquers Inflammation, and
arrests the progrese of modification NO iamiis
should be without it, as IN cases OF Bruises Gus
galye more speedy and etfectaal cure can pc az
famed than by any other known prep3rauon We
efy any one TO produce its equal for the heaing o.
any sore especially Felons, Malignant Carbuncles
ed cases of long standing Price IS cents per box.
DR.. j. +. DUNCKER & SONS. Proprietors, New
ark. n j. Sold IN Rock Island by Jonn Begn.stor
and all druggists and dealers in medieines
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-30
OPINIONS OF PRESS

OGAN4ONNS ~
From st. Louis Globe Democrat.
DR.. WHITTIER, 617 SC. Charles street, o reg.
ular graduate OF medicine, mas been longer
engaged in the treatment Of chronic diseases
than any other physician In the city. Nervous
debility, blood diseases, all impediments 20
marriage. Cali or write. Circular free. SAFE
medicines; moderate charges.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-09-26
HOUSE AND E1OT.

owned by the late T.. J. Gernand, deceased,
situated in Graceham, Frederick county,
adjoining the property of John X. Boiler,
Joshua Martin and Owen Dorsey. The
lot contains about one acre of ground, i'm
proved with Il two story log house, with
a back building attached, also log stable, a
well OF good water near the door The lot
is well filled with choice fruit trees in good
bearing condition. The above described
property is in a very desirable location
Persons wishing to examine said property
can do so by calling on the subscriber.
Terms rs prescribed by the Court-Onc
half cash on the day of sale or ratification
by the court, the balance in one year, by
the purchaser giving note with approved
security, with interest," for the deferred
payment and on the payment of the whole
of the purchase money good and suifi-
cient deed will be given The purchaser
to be at the expense of convcyancing.
BERNARD COLLlFLOWER,
sept 10 is Trustee.