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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26
INVALUABLE.

Messrs. WEES 3 POTTER Wholesale Druggists, Bos.
ton, Mass: Gentnen,I have for some months felt It
duty that owe to suffering humanity to write yon.
use OF SANroRp's RApioAL CURE FOR CATAREH For,
troublesope COMPLIANT have tried Al the remedies
benefit Last fall the disease had arrived at that state
that must have relief or die. The entire membranous
system had become so infamed, and the stomach 80
disordercd, that It was doubtful matter whether
could 20 to the Pacific coast If did 60 whether
should to come back or net. saw an advertise.
ment this medicine, and although being very incred
ulous about specifics or nosrums Of any kind yet in
byit The changes Of climate chronic disease ofthe
restoration but the benefit derive fom Its daily
is to mo tnUdludbIe and am hopingt be completely
cured, and at lasksrrive at respectable old age.
II this statement Of my can be Of any service to
those afflicted have been and enable you to bring
this remedy into more general use. specially on the
writing this note viii be obtained. ~
Very truly yours, HENRY WELLS,
Araoek, N. r. June, is76. & OF Wells, Fargo & Co.
Each package contains Dr. sanford's Improved 1nhal
ing Tube and full directions for usc In all cases. Price
$00. For sale by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists
and Dealers throughout the United States and
WEEKS & POTTER General Agents and Wholesale
Druggists, Boston, Mass.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26
1. r. FARQUHAR. M. ID,
Formerly Of Zanesville, 0hio,)

Physician and Surgeon,
Dfaoe and residence in the Kirkbrids property,
woo DIS FL e T. d o Il l o.
Hsvihg ioosted at the above place, offers his
Professional services, where he hopes BY
dose attention to business to merit public
spnHdenss and patronage.
Ohrouica Diseases will receive special
attention. stt}Aa nay4, ,.tT
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26
CA!!'T'A!.Ri!!.R
THE EYE, EAR, and THROAT
Successfully Treated with
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE,

CUCCESs the test Of merit and success in the treat
y ment OF Catarrhal Affections, after many msera-
BILE failures, means undoubted specific curative proper
CURE for Catarrh possess such properties? The eyi
dence in the shape OF from the
conclusive this point. Never believe, IN the his
tory Unpopular medicines has such valuable testimony
been offered freely offered. in favor Of any remedy than
that IN the possession OF the propretors of sASfoRDs
RADICAL CUIx And valuable It does not repre-
sent thousandth part of the recommendations which
offered BY friends to friends in Its favor. Peo
plc OF wealth and refinement In all parts Of the country
known to tho regular medical profession, but shun the
publicity Incidental to published statement. Hence
the testmonias In our possession represent but small
part OF those withheld for the reason mentioned. The
Eso.. OF Wens, Fargo q Co.'S Exprcss q On outspokei
indoisement Of which we are Justly proud. q =
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-11-26

The human heart is like heaven; the
more angels the more room. 4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
Greenbacks.

Secretary Sherman has been understood
all along to hold to the proposition that
when the amount of greenbacks had been
reduced to $300,OOO.0OO any subsequent
amounts coming into the treasury could be
re,issued and paid out again, The bill
which has just passed the house Of repre-
seutatives, known as Forts bill, proposes
in terms to maintain the greenback cir
culation at that amount. As medium Of
circulation and an avoidance of transporta-
ton Of large amount of coin in the indi-
vidual transactions of the citizens Of the
country the preservation Of the greenback
for the present serves useful purpose.
If it was invested with all the attributes
of money and made receivable for all kinds
of Indebtedness the same as coin, except
where otherwise specifically Dargained and
agreed, the amount proposed to be re-
tanned by Forts bill is none too much for
the present time. A gradual return to an
unqualified specie currency,the commence
ment of which may be made to date from
the reconciliation or restoration of the
silver coin, will in the end supercede all
necessity for paper except of that charac
ter which operates as a medium OF
exchange in commercial circles between
money centres. For this purpose bullion
certificates greenbacks, or the postal ordel
system would afford all the medium o
exchange necessary. The useless ant
unnecessary national bank system may b
entirely dispensed with, land it's abolition a
an early date would eliminate a trouble
some factor from the financial problem
and would hasten the return to a system
of money essentially metallic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. ROCK BLAND b PACIFIC 3. Z

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
at 9 90 q. M; 80 p, m; and 9 :35 p. N. Trains
arrive from west az above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At 6:45 9. m; 1913 a. m, and 1905 p. N. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
More FIunkey1sm.

And now the Associated Press has tele,
graphed all over the country, that es Mrs.
X. b. Hayes ''countenanced the use of
claret punch on recent presidential
excursion on Delaware Bay" the temper
ance society which has heretofore borne
her name has dropped it. The reports as
10 the temperance habit at the White
House, and the action of other persons in
reference thereto. have been coming so
constantly as to lead to the belief that the
Washington agent of the Associated Press
rests IN the belief that it is his duty to
publish Court Circular No sooner had
Mr.. Hayes taken his seat in the White
House than the country was entertained
or disguised with accounts of what be
would OF would not eat or drink as though
anybody cared. Still more lately the
Press agent delivered the information that
distinguished foreigners complained of
the absence OF wine when they accepted
Invitations to dine at the White House."
leaving the public entirely in the dark as
10 what kind of foreigners are they, and
tor what they are distinguished, who accept
invitations 20 dine and who afterwards
complain of the entertainment. Ifa Court
Circular is required, let il be printed at
late 1t through the Associated Press
Illinois State Register.
Our sentiments exactly. Now if the
president quietly imbibes little of his
tavorite extract of corn grown on the
Miami bottoms and distilled at CATS. on
Mill Creek, in the west end Of Cincinnati.
say as often as needed for his stomach
sake and many infrmities; or per adven-
ture should call in John Sherman, Stanley
Mathews, Garfield, and other Ohio States
men OF his fraternity and they should enjoy
social hour over 'Gaffs Bourbon" what
oft? Is it necessary to herald their con-
VITALITY to the nation over the wires !?
Can they enjoy their little sittings like
Other people, without its being told to the
whole nation what special brand of houor
happens 10 be their favorite, OF course
tastes dltter-there's no disputing the fact
And 1t the nation is to be told the next
morning that the president, or his estim-
able lady, permitted the use of cIaret
punch at dinner the day previous, is it
important another very estimable class.
having due notice Of the custom at Court.
must meet together and solemnly resolve
something, and then have another dis
patch. If this be so, and the matter must
come to the point of expressing an opinion
why. then, in our opinion the Court Cus.
tom is in bad taste; good dry champaenes.
or possibly Sherry, are admissible at late
dinner; and for particular class of old
dyspeptics genuine French Brandy would
be still better,-but Olaret punch, No
never! The Mrs. Rutherford B. Have,
temperance Association of Washington,
mas done noble work with commendabl.
promptness and fidelity and the Associate
Press has rendered the ooun,rv ~.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
Thursday. May 2. 1873
Civil Service Orders.

The latest official Interpretation of the
Presidents civil service reform order is to
the effect that clerks and employees in the
civil service, and the government depart
ments at Washington, may join political
associations and contribute as much of
their salaries as they please, or as the
party leaders may call for-but, not on
compulsion; oh no, they can refuse to
contribute if they choose. All of which
reminds one of the illustration given to
cxempIify the doctrine of mans free
agency. Soldiersl said the Colonel of the
regiment at dress parade, in few minutes
the Commanding General will pass your
ranks in review. 1t is entirely at your
option to salute the General, or not, as you
feel disposed; but have this to say, that
whoever neglects to give the salute will be
court-martialed and shot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings SyphiIitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages.
and in all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, 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. 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in a short time.
Price, SIS per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, AIS North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo- Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. Dr. Dinsbcer
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, 1878-05-02
Beautiful Hair.

FROM J. A. TYNEs, A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN OF WILSON, N, C.-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with a
kind of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff, and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to its
natural color, the hair stopped falling
out and is growing beautifully. BY
telling of the effect it had on the head
of my wife have induced a number
to try it, and l want you to send me a
dozen bottles by express. l enclose
postoffice order for S. to pay for it.
London Hair Color Restorer is sold at
IS cents bottle by all leading drug
gists DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia,
sole proprietors. Sold by John Beng
ston, Druggist, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
service by telegraphing its solemn act of
condemnation. Claret Punch at dinner.
forsooth, thin altogether.
The rnviolabilitv of the Mails.


judges Dillon and Treat of the United
States circuit court, have just made, in a
case on trial before them in st. Louis, a
desicion which is of more than usual i'm.
portance. The decisions were rendered in
the case Of certain specialists" charged
with using the mails TO convey information
prohibited by the statute, the evidence
against the accused being in the form of
so called 'decoy letters" The court held
that when such "decoy letters" were sent,
signed by fictitions name and with view
to the intereeption OF the replies to the end
that they might be used as evidence against
the party sending them, that the sending
of the replies does not constitute criminal
act. Judge Dillon said that however clear
the evidence of moral guilt presented
against the accused, he thought it did not
amount to legal criminality, that ''no
legal crime had been committed, although
the defendant did not know of the fact
which deprived his act of the criminal
quality"
Judge Treat, in his opinion, said:
No case, after most diligent search, has
been found which disposes exactly of the
point under consideration. In my judg-
ment it must be settled in a light of ele-
mentary.principles. No court should, even
to aid in detecting supposed offender, lend
| its countenance to a violation of positive
law, or to contrivance for inducing a per-
son to commit crime. Although vio-
ation of law by one person in order to
detect an offender will not excuse the lat
ter, or be available to him as defense, yet
resort to unlawful means is not to be en-.
couraged. When the guilty intent to com.
NIT has been formed. any one may furnish
lance to the criminal, with the common.
dable purpose of exposing and Furnishing
| him. But no case has been found which
goes beyond these views,
There are legitimate means and jurisdic'
'tloDs where offenses can be tried and pun
ished: and the public veal is best subserved
where rigid adherence is enforced.
1t is probable that this case will 60 tC
the supreme court of the United States,
and if the decision is sustained, and the
view of the law laid down is generally &C
cepted by the courts. it must materially
change the methods used by detectives anC
criminal officers in procuring evidence O.
crime. While the decision may be right
in principle it is difficult to see how large
class of crimes whose detection is demanded
by the best interests of society, can be
otherwise exposed, and their perpetrator.
] brought to punishment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02

Elixir of Honey cures Bronchitis and
influenza,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
Republicans disown their own Tools

Republicans dlsown their own TOOLS.
If we may take the expressions of an
average number Of republican papers ct
the north as intended for anything more
than buncombe, then it is evident they
never did believe in the honesty or politi-
cal integrity of such men as McLin, Den
mis- and others. The country is assured at
this late day that each and every one OF
them are liars. periurers, thieves, and
their confessions utterly unworthy Of
credence, and that they never thought
otherwise. The party took the stolen fruit
all the same, and Hayes has the presi-
deucy through the agency Of these noao
unreliable periurors and scalawags.
Strange Hayes has been so ready to reward
their services with government appoint
ments, if,-but the difference consists
principally in knowing whose OK is gored.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Price TEN CENTS.
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENT EDITION con- M
States the Territories and the Dominion OF Canada,
having population greater than 5000 according to
the last census together with the names the news
he places named Also a catalogue of newspapers
which are recommended to advertisers as giving
greatest value in proportion to prices charged Also
ali the ReIigious Agricultural, Scientific and Me
chanical Medical, Masonic, Juvenile, Educational,
Commercial Insurance, Real Estate, Law, Sporting,
Musical Fashion, and other special class journals
yery Complete lists Also, many tables OF rates,
showing the cost of advertising in various newspa-
pers and everything which beginner in advertising
which beginner in advertising would like 70
Spruce St., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02

Epilepsy, Fits, Spasms, Chorea, no
longer incureable diseases. DR., Bells
Fit Cure, will stop the attacks from the
first days USE Price $500. Address Speci-
fc Medicine Company. 904 Washington
avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
ROCK ISLAND d MERCER CO., R.a.

Leave Rock Island at 9:o0 a. m. and 1850 p M Ar
irving at Cable at II 10 q. m, and 800 p. m
leave Cable at $50 a. m, and 12:45 p. m. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 a. m, and 8 100 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Reasons why all should use n. No.. p.a.
Prevents Chills and Fever: nreven,s ~
prevents kneam1 l; prevents Sweating of M
Peei; SfamPs in the Feet prevents Corns
vents taking Cold and the serious Ills bicb tI pre-
colds, prevents fatigue, and renders Waikinr
pleasure: saves more Hosiery than ten times IN :
stockings, thereby saving labor in washing
They are economicsl. luxurious and comiortah,a
For LADIES ana Sn1aren they are particularly rec
ing from Damp Feet. iesuit'
Manufactured only by A. NJ. DANIELS isole p,o.
prietor, HARTFORD, Conn. = ! ~
Sample pairs sent by matt, postage paid. 70 .nr
part OF the United States on receipt of rs Gents
5psirs for 81. When ordering please give 49,
Gent or Ladies' size. ''Ae--
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
socy ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY,

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Thro'h F'ht 6 80 a. m. Galva Ac. $3.50 a, m.
Mail 8 Elk. 1.50p. m. Mail & Ex. 1915 p m.
Galva Ac. $50 p. m. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 p. N.
The 80 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with C B & @ for points west; arriving at
'Galesburg at 500 m; at Burlington 715 m; at
Keokuk 1925 m; and at Quincy $40 m; also
making close connection at Peoria with B & W
and 7 P & W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-02
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Oay Express and Maj 9:05 AM 500 AM
Night Express Pm $50 pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1918 connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
eland TO Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistaln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

the occupation that the present win be allowed "a
shift for itself for some time longer at Ieaef
Meantime tho Republican party has ample a.
suraDce OF prosperous future IN the undiminisbed
propensity Of the Democrats 10 make q disastrous
blunder every day or two The Republican party
cannot die 50 long as the Democratic party lives
The comments of the Republican press upon
Senator Howe's speech differ in good many re-
spects, but they all agree in saying that 1t u
doubtful il any good viii be accomplished BY it
Some journals think his statements are ptiably
true in every instance; Others think many of them
exaggerated in and entirely unjustihabls
in others. but even these widely differing com
mentatOrs unite in saying that u would have been
better to keep silent. No. Republican journal
calls for a continuation of the debate, and this
ought to be o tOlerably strong indication TO the
Republican Senators that the masses OF the party
are in favor Of letting the subject rest where II is
The peaceful obscurity of Senator Patterson Is
disturbed by another report from the South Caro-
lima Investigating Committee. In this document il
is charged that Patterson instigated the impeach.
ment proceedings against Governor Scott while pre-
tending to be his friend, in order that he might
have an excuse to induce the Governor to sanction
the pfering of the treasury to buy his own aequit.
tai. Bogus money warrants to the amount Of So.
600 are said to have been issued, under an au.
thorizing the Governor 10 use armed force. This
money, il is claimed, was taken from the treasury
and used 10 bride members to vote against lmpeach.
IneDt The bank records are said TO show that tie
bulk of it went to Patterson. Moses who was
Speaker Of the House at that time, has since con-
fessed that he received $4,000 for ruling in favor
of the Governor. The report bears many evidences
of extreme partisan bias on the part OF the invcs-
tigators yet the charges, stripped OF all this. are
ugly enough to make Patterson have another re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

Democratic economy is the blue ribbon fraud
of this epoch.
The Administration allows no day to pass without
making fresh enemy or two.
Mr. Wood will realize presently that his tariff
progeny has received respite rather than lease of
Mr. Tden's friends are sure the ruling of
Judge Batchford does not mean any thing Ii he
had ruled the other way it would have meant some
thing wouldn't II
Ben Hill says he wishes he had kicked over the
traces" and answered Mr.. Howe on the spot, on Mon
day. Thurman held him back by main strength.
The Administration ought to do something hand
some for Thurman
Senator Hamburg Butler shows he is a bulldozer
every time he opens his mouth. Witness this COM
ment on Howe's speech: eff Hayes can't stand the
kicking of jackass, with his backbone broken and
his heels muiiied lie had better sell out"
Congressman Chalmers has returned from visit
to his home in Mississippi with the news that the
supremacy of the Democratic party there is in eOp-
ardy through f0ndness of some of the brethren
for independent movements. He thinks the peril
can be averted. party which can avert into
oblivion majority negro vote ought to be able to
manage an lnSurrectlOn Ill its own ranks
One detachment of the Democratic economy cru
SADIE encountered snag in the Post Office Depart
ment. In division il was discovered that the
amount of work had increased 40 per cent and the
force only 10per cent. What will be done about it
is not announced, but the consistent Democratic
treatment would be to leave the force as it is and
reduce all salaries TO starvation point. Then il will
be IN order to send out an extra yell of reform.
Once more comes that familiar bulletin: "The
Cabinet is harmonious, and there will be no change
in its membership" In the unruflled condition of
serenity which still prevails at the White House,
this is what was to be expected. The Administra-
ton working for posterity. and is SO absorbed In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
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