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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23
ALL SORTS.

Don't try to do too much. A man under
took TO make his wife learn to eat with her
fork the other day, and now he wears beef
steak on his eye. The pathway of the
reformer has always been good deal like
Jordan.
John w. Young belongs TO the council of
the Utah legislature. And it has twelve
other polygamists in it. And of the twenty
six assembymen twenty-five have "plural
wives" four are apostles and thirteen are
bishops and presidents of districts Only
one county is represented by Gentiles A
pretty much married set of solons. Old
Brigham's soul Is evidently marching on.
Mr. Colfax arrived at. the Barton house
Warren, ILL.,, the other morning, at o'clock,
and as the landlord didn't know him. and he
told the landlord that he wasn't going to
bed, but would take an early morning train,
"mine host' asked him to act as clerk, keep
up the fires, and wake up the porter and
servant girls. All of which the ex. vice
president faithfully did, being, however,
recognized by guest in the morning.
Superintendent Shattuck, of Denver saws
what ought to be, but is not apparent to
every one-that whenever the people want
teachers with brains to train their children,
and are willing TO. pay for SUCH the brains
will be found forthcoming. When the
rural population take into their inner con-
sciousness this fact-that a school of one
month under a teacher who is really and
truly apt to teach, is absolutely worth more
than six months under a mediocre-then
the order will go forth, 'Incapables to the
rear" and they will hear and obey.
Mrs Gaines brown eyes are described as
being as quick and bright as birds. and
her laugh has ring to it that shows that
much fun remains. halo of auburn
crimps around her face lends her still
brighter look, and to the unknowing she
could easily pass for half her age Some
years ago, in speaking her mind to Chief
Justice Chase, Mrs Gaines told him that she
should battle before the bar until she was
$50 years old. And to think. madam, that
this is to he kept up for lbs years longer"
said the chief justice, as he bowed to the
activeswidow.
According to the Boston Herald, Mark
Twain has made q characteristic apology to
Longfellow, Holmes and Emerson for the
irreverent manner in which he caricatured
those Boston divinities at the Whittier din
ner The text of the letter has not been
made public, but it is understood that he
said TO them in substance that he was fool,
that he knew it, but that God made him a
fool, that he was Gods fool and couldn't
help himself, and that they ought to have
little compassion on him for Gods sake, ii
not for his own. And Boston, which reads
the apology as q self searching and most
abiect confession. and shuts its eyes to the
keen sarcasm 80 neatly velled beneath it,
forgives the mad humorist and pities him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23

tro AN OLD rUNE.)

tT0 AN OLD TUNE)
Happy count the farmers life,
Its various rounds OF wholesome toll:
An honest man with loving wife,
An offspring native TO the soil.
Thrice happy, surelyl-in his breast
Plain wisdom and the trust in God:
His path more straight from east TO west
Than politician ever trsd.
His gains no loss to other men:
His stalwart blows infiIct no wound:
Not busy with his tongue or pen,
be questions truthful sky and ground.
Partner with seasons and the sun,
Natures co-worker; all his skill
Obedience, ev'n as waters run.
Winds blow, herb, beast their laws FUN
A vigorous youthood, clean and bold:
A manly manhood, cheerful age:
His comely children proudly hold
Their parentage best heritage.
Unhealthy work, false mirth, chicaDe.
Gu1h-needleSs Woe, and useless strife
y cities, vain, lnane, insanei
How happy is the farmers lifei
-Fraser's Magazine.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23
HOPE ON, HOPE EVER.


hope on, hope everi though the day be dark,
The sweet sunburst may smile on thee to-
Though thou art lonely, there's an eye will
mark
Thy loneliness, and guerdon all thy sorrow
Though thou must toll ior c3ld ana soT1io G men, 1
Cheer up. poor hearth thou dost not beat in
For heavenly consolation beams above thee,
Hope on, hope ever.
the iron NAV enter in and pierce thy soul,
But can not kill the love within thee burn
ing;
fhe teafs of misery, thy bitter dole,
yearning
For better things; nor crush the arduous trust,
That error from the mind shall be effaced,
That truth shall dawn, as flowers spring from
the dust,
And Love be cherished where Hate was EN-
Hope on, hope everi
know it's hard to hear the sneer and taunt-
With the hearts honest pride ut midnight
To feel the killing canker-worm of Want,
While rich rogues in their stolen luxury
For have felt it, Yet from earth's cold real,
Ny soul looks out on coming things ana
The warm sunrise floods all the land ideal,
And still it whispers to the worn and fearful
Hope on, hope ever!
Hope on, hope everl after darkest night
Comes, full ofloving life, the laughing morn
ing. -
Hope on, hope everi springtide flushed with
light,
Age crowns old winter with her rich adorn-
ing.
Hone on. hope everl yet the time shall come
When man to. man shall be friend and
brother,
And this cid world shall be happy home,
And all the earth's family love one another'
Hope on, hope eVerl
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23
BETWEEN THE ACTS.


Between the acts when the music swe,ls,
Pulsing and flashing as was at night,
When the curtain tails, and we turn awhile
To study the boxes, and nod and smile,
In watching face so white.
See 1t grow changed-as cloud may skim
Over the blue Of u lakes clear rim.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23

Oh, old sweet story of Margueritei
Grown sweeter and sweeter year by year;
How your passionate music thrills and breaks
Like the tide of grief. when a fresh day wakes
a maiden so wronged, so dear!
Some lessons of pain and loss you teach,
AS deep down into our hearts you reach.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23

A Boston man, who was sent to prison tia
other day for forgery, had been so noble, so
pure and so innocent that the jailers on
searching him saw where the angel wings
had commenced to sprout.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23

Ia all of the past forgot or dead
Under a face that Is calm and brave?
And may not n shadow steal now and then
Back from the iichen and grasses again
That cover an old grave;
Troubling the rest of n sweet, new dream,
Dimming the gold of a bright sunbeam?
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23
".

And so, she listens, unaware,
And smiles with her sweet vile eyes aylow,
How bitter his grief for sin long cold
How hateful the secret his heart must hold,
From this love that trusts him so!
For even her face, so pure, so sweet,
Recalleth loss, dead Marguerite!
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-23

Local shippers report the grain trade goo0,
about 10000 bushels of corn being shipped
dailv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Mr.. Burchard of Illinois.

The distinguished representative from
the Fifth congressional district of this
state is the Hon. Horatio G. Burchard.
This extraordinary and gifted gentleman
has just accomplished marvellous feat
whereat all republican organs are lost in
wonder love and praise. Says one Of these
astonished admirers, "Horatio Burehard
mot only led the democratic mule to water,
but he made him drink" The staring
eyes and open mouth which attest their
establishment at this miracle is evidence Of
republican appreciation Of Burchards
greatness. Burchard now leads the van
among modern miracle workers. But how
and when did he do this remarkable feat?
AS Mr.. Burchard is citizen Of our own
state. and is the first person who ever per-
formed what Mr.. Blaine was constrained
to call an imposibility, we feel DESTROYS the
honor should rest entirely upon his worthy
head. and that not a jot or little Of its sup
erhuman excellence should be abated
through auy infrmity or weakness in des
cribing the process. All Illinois is ablaze
with the effulgence of Burchard's great
ness. How 2-let the New York Herald
tell the story-uo one in Illinois can dc
justice to the subject:
MIR. Burchard, of Illinois, a republican
member, performed the foolish feat of 6
small politician by attempting to destroy
the effect upon the country of the
resolution of the Judiciary Committee
Knowing what the report on the kimmel
bill was to be, and foreseeing that it would
''be supported by the greater part Of tbs
democratic members, Mr.. Burchard con
"ceived the idea that he could destroy thC
political effect Of the vote on the repOr
''of the Judiciary Commute by offering t
resolution On the subject Of the president
title drawn up 10 such language that u4an!
| democrats would feel constrained to vot,
against it, This piece of small cunning
hardly deserves notice. What is reall,
important in the proceedings OF the house
| Committee reported a resolution assert
ing that there is no power to review
President Hayes title, and that tn
resolution passed by the sweeping vote o
"234 yeas against barely IA nays. Here
then. is solemn judgment Of the Hous
''of Representatives that the presidenc.
having once been adiudged to Mr.. Haye
there is no constitutional authority to dis
"turb him in the possession of his office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Let secor Robson be Indicted!

Over $500, 100000 of the peoples money
has been spent on our navy since the war,
and only few worthless vessels are left to
show for it, OF this immense sum Secor
Robson spent fully $lS2, 000,0 600. The
enormous frauds through which much of
this $lS2,000000 was converted to the
benefit of private spectators; the frequent
and gross violations of law; the shameless
manner 10 which the chief of the depart,
ment and certain of his subordIuates
abused the high trusts con6ded in them,
were yesterday made plain in the startling
report which a committee of Congress
made to that body, The evidence was
taken almost entirely from the records OF
the department, and upon it the committee
recommends the indictment Of the parties
concerned, Secor Robson, w. w. Wood
Isaiah Hanscom, and JAS Fl Watmough--
tbs ex~secretary of the navy and his chief
subordinates-are the persons indicated
But, although the evidence was official
and although Secor Robesons successor
corroborates the committees findings il
im 2ortaDt particulars. the republican mem
bers of the committee refuse to sign Mr.
Whitthorne's report. 1t is the plan of the
republican party to condone fraud.-N y
| Sun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
EBBErr HOUSE,, WASHINGTON, June II, 1878.

EBBITT HOUSE, w ARLINGTON, June III 1900
SIR: Having read in the The New York
Sun of the 18th inst, that your committee
had decided to report favorably to the
House resolution directing an investiga-
ton into the Custer massacre, and that
resolution for Subcommittee to sit in
recess and send for persons and papers
would be presented, which action was
based upon a letter addressed to the Hon,
w. w. Corlett. delegate from Wyoming,
by one Frederick Whitaker, | beg leave
to inform you that | have come to Wash
ington to express personally to your com
mittee my earnest desire that the contem-
plated investigation be ordered as soon as
practicable. During the last two years |
have been compelled to suffer the circu-
lation of various malignant reports con-
corning this affair and myself, emanating,
it is presumed from the same irresponsible
source. This being the first time that
their author, perhaps emboldened by my
silence, has ventured to give them definite
shape, l respectfully demand that | may
have this opportunity 10 vindicate my
character ard record which have been thus
wickedly assaied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
An Undeniable Truth.

You deserve to suffer, and if you
lead miserable unsatisfactory life in
this beautiful world. it is entirely your
own fault and there is only one excuse
for you,-your unreasonable perjudice
and skepticism, which has killed thou
sands, Person knowledge and common
sense reasoning will soon show you
that Green's August Flower will cure
you of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia.
with all its miserable effects, such as
sick headach. palpitation of the heart.
sour stomach, habitual costiveness,
.dizziness of the head, nervous prostrat,
ion, low spirits, &c. Its sales now
reach every town on the Western Con-
tinent and not a druggist but will ell
you of its wonderful cures. You can
buy Sample Bottle for 10 cents.
Three doses will relieve YOU.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Sufferers from Headache,

constipated bowels, inward piles, cos
tiveness, fevers, torpid liver, yellow
ness ofthe skin and eyes, indigestion,
dyspepsia, and all arrangements of the
internal viscera, are cured by 'Swayne' S
Tar and Sarsaparilla pills" Unlike
many other purgatives, they do not IT.
quent use. They keep the system in
the healthy condition by arousing the
torpid liver to healthy action and ex-
pelling by the bowels and kidneys the
matter that poisons the foundation of
life. Be particular to obtain 'Swayne,s
pills" price 25 cents box, at all lea
dings druggists, and in Rock Island by
John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Democratic Central Committee.

HEADQUARTERS STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
SPRIN6FIELD, June !, 1873.
The Democratic State Central Committee have
secured permanent rooms in the building formerly
occupied by the State Law Library, Fifth street,
and competent clerk will be in attendance. 1t is
suggested that the Democratic newspapers of the
state forward to the secretary copy of their issues
TO be kept on file for information of committee and
isitors. The county central committees of the
state are requested to at once place themselves in
communication with the committee.
Address correspondence to
A ORENDoRFF, Secretary,
Springfield, Illinois
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Senator Mathews having treuched bO

Senator Mathews having trenched be-
hind his senatorial privileges as reason
for not appearing before the Potter investi
cation, Mr.. B. +. Butler presented a reso-
ton to the house which was adopted, very
politely requesting the senate to allow Mr..
Matthews to come forward. The senate
is disposed to let Mr.. Mathews have an
opportunity, but dots not like to affirm
positively that he shall. If Mr.. Mathews
is innocent Of any thing wrong why not
speak out like a man. Dignity Is out of
place when it shelters cowardice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

The HEAD Is APT TO ACHE. when the
stomach is sour or acid MILK OF MAG ,
NEsIA by removing The cause, necessarily
over3omes the effects. A course of this
wholesome and agreeable preparation
permanently cures indigestion. Sold by
all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

The atrocities committed at the time of
the defeat and killing of the brave Custer
and his cUmmand were such as to shock
the entire nation Many coniectures were
made as to how an officer of Clusters ex-
perieDce and acknowledged ability could
be SO completely drawn into trap from
which there was no escape. So important
has the truth of the matter been deemed
that an investigation was demanded at the
hands OF the committee on military affairs
in Congress. Among the special Incentives
to investigation was the allegation that
Major Reno who was supposed to be within
supporting distance of Custer was charged
with having failed to do his duty. This
charge has been specifically made by
Frederick Whitaker the biographer of
Custer. Mr.. Corlett, the delegate in the
House FROM Wyoming handed letter to
the House Committee on military affairs in
which the charge against Reno was dis
unctly made, and he further stated tina,
1t was the general impression among the
people OF Wyoming that the circumstance,
connected with Clusters death were never
hulty ascertained or rightfully understood
Major Reno is not disposed to sit quietl
unuer the imputatons upon his houor a
"u army othcer. and has addressed a iette
70 the chairman vi the military comnitte
IA follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
c., B, & q. 3. r.
ROCK ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THK EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 80 g. m. Galva Ac. $50 q, m.
Mail & Ex. l.50p.m IN. Mail & Ex. lis p. m.
Galva Ac $50 p. IN. Thro'h F'ht 4:45 p. m.
The 80 D m train makes close connection AT
Galva with C & Q for points west; arriving at
Galesburg at 500 IN at Burlington 7:i5 m; at
Keokuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy 9:40 m; also
making close connection at Poor with B u w
and T P & w roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Thursday august LIST, 1878,

at O'Clock z. NJ. for the purpose of nominating y
candidate for senator aud candidates for represent
atives for the 21st senatorial district of Illinois,
composedJof Rock Island and Henry counties, and
10 transact such other business shall properly
come before said committee.
The basis for representation will be one delegate
for every $50 votes, and additional delegate for
fractional vote 100 votes cast for Samuel j.
Tilden for President in 1876, In acc ord with this
basis the representation 10 said convention will be
H. follows:
Rock Island county .................-1 II Delegates
Henry County ....................-....
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Thursday. June 20. 1878.


For State Treasurer,
EDWARD L. CRONKRITE,
OF Stephenson.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
SAMUEL M. ETTER,
OF Mclean.
For Clerk Supreme Court-Northtrn Grand
Division,
HIRAM r. ENoCH.
OF Winnebago.
For Clerk Appellate Court-Second District,
JAMES r. WASH,
OF Livingston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Democratic Legislative and Senatorial
Convention,

Democrats and oil others who subscribe TO the
principles expressed in the Democratic state
platform adopted by the last Democratic State
Convention held at Springfield on the 18th day OF
April last, are requested 10 send delegates 10 Il
legislative and senatorial convention 10 be held at
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Thursday July 18th, 1878,

ut O'Clock r. NJ. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for Sheriff and Coroner to be voted for
at The ensuing November election.
Also for the purpose OF selecting eleven delegates
TO present fhis County in the democratic con
grussiLnal convention to be held at Princeton on
Thursday July 25th, 1878,
Also to select eleven delegates to represent this
county In the democratic Senatorial and legislative
convention TO be held In Rock Island ON Thursday
August 1st 1873.
Also to select a county committee and for the
transaction OF such other business may properly
come before said convention.
Tue representation in said county convention will
be based upon the democratic Of the county for
governor IN 1876, and apportioned among the sew
cra townships in the ratio of one delegate to every
fifty votes, and delegate for every fraction OF
twenty-hvd votes and over. as shown by the table
given below:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

$1,000 reward is offered for case of
Fits or Epilepsy. that DIR. Bells Fit Cure
will not Immediately benefit. Price 81.
Address Specific Medicine Co, St. Louis,
Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

lty. 70 CTS per D0X; aniIly ooxes, 81, All Drug
gistss Mgiled free on receipt OF price. DUNDAs
tory book mailed free on application. Sold by &.
breunert and 7. II. Thomas, Rock Island. tts6;W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
DANIELS
Improved Foot Protector

Prevents Chiils and Fever; prevents Diptheria:
prevents Rheumatism prevents Sweating of The
Feet; prevents Cramps In the Feet prevents Corns,
Bunione, Chilhlains, Damp Feet, Cold Feet pre-
vents taking Cold and the serious Ills which follow
colds, prevents fatigue, ami renders Walking a
pleasure. Saves more Hosiery than ten times the
stockings, thereby saving labor in washing.
They are economical, luxurious and comfortable.
For Ladies snr % th1y are particularly rec
ing from Damp Feet. 'esu is-
Menufactured only BY A. M DANIELS. Sole pro.
nrietor Hartford, Conn .'oie Ifo-
Sample pairs sent BY matI POSTAGE maid -,
part Of the United states receipt Of Is cents ~
pairs for 81 When ordering, please give sse or
Gent or Ladies' size. e.'s si1e-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
ROCK ISLAND b MERCER CO., 3. B.

Leave Rock Island at 90 g. m, and $3.50 p. Ar
irving at Cable at II 10 a. m, and 600 p. m.
leave Cable at $50 g. m, and 12:45 p. m. Arriving
at Rock Island at $40 q. M, and 100 p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

Elixir of Honey the greatest cough
medicine in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION!
SIXTH coNaREsSAL DISTRICT


A DELEGATE CONVENTION OF THE DE-
~ mOcrscy OF the Sixth Congressional District OF
Illinois, will be held at Princeton, Bureau Co,
On Thursday, the 25th day Of July,
A. D., 1878, 10 nominate Candidate for Represen %
tative 10 Congress from this District.
The apportOnment of delegates, based upon tho
Democratic vote of the respective counties at the
last Congressional election In the ratio of dele
gate for every $50 votes, and additional delegate
Tor every fraction ever $50 votes,-is as follows:
ROCK lslano comfy. ............ II delegates
Henry ................. s
Bureau ..................
Lee ..............,... q
Putnam ......... ........
The Platform of principles adopted hv the State
Democratic Convention, held at Springfield in
April last, will constitute the basis of political
tiOn for this Congressional Convention.
Democrats and all others who adhere to these
principles, invited to participate In the County
Conventions to appoint delegates, and TO have
themselves represented in the Congressional Con-
ventiOn by men who are awake to the interests and
necessities OF the occasion.
JAMES EcKELs, ! oo,,oo-a.;.
A. W. WEST, T.it I'
EUGENE LEWIS, C StI
CHAs. W. MoGoYERN, c. n1itto
h. V. RALET,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

DIhMnBeaatiful Concert Grand0DEk
FIHNUPianos, cost $1,000. onlyOnOhN
$425. superb Grand Square Pianos, cost 8, 100
only 1855. Elegant Upright Pianos, cost $500 only
$155. New Style Upright Planes, $1l2.50. Organs
$35. Organs IL stops, $T250. Church Organs. l6
stops, cost $500. only $1l5 Elegant 1876 Mirror
Top Organs only $105. TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE
TO CLOSE OUT PRESENT STOCK. New Steam Fac
tory soon to be erected. Newspaper with much
information about cost of PIANOS AND ORGANS,
SENT FREE. Please address DANIEL BEATTY,
Washington, N, j.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
-. ..... ... ....s....lS
Il. ID. BUFoRD, Democratic
j. Il, JOHNSTON, Legislative
j NJ. BROWN, Committee
Democratic County Convention

The democratic electors of the several townships
OF the county Of Rock Island, requested to meet
a. such times and places IN their respective town
ships their local committees may designate, for
the purpose of appointing delegates TO represent
said townships in u County Convention. TO be hold
IN nj he Cnurt Hnusp in ROck Ialaud
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND d PACIFIC .
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE,.
LEAVE ARRIVE
DAY Express and Mail. 800. s.: An 500 AN
Night Express Job 5:45 pm
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1918 connects with the train arr1
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
this TAIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-20

TAs tEIsEss MEDICINE
for FETEH apd AGuE
and all MALARIAL
|DIsEAsEs- BEST Ton
| &c for General Debil