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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
a Quaint old Town il Kingston.
Fair Kingston ON the Hudson.

At the foot Of the world renowned
Catskills, Is quiet village OF great anti
guilty. Founded by the earliest Dutch set.
tiers, 1t naturally partook of the homes
they had left behind them on the low fat
lands Of their mother country. 1t is here
that our much loved American writer
located the charming story of Rip Van
Wrinkle which has been read with 80 much
interest by youth and old age. Rip Van
Wrinkle has become historic and the scenes
of his life are visited by thousands. The
great Centennial held at this village,
sleeping beneath the shads of the Cats
kills) was an event that was celebrated
with great deal of enthusiasm, and at
tracted the attention Of all who love to
visit localities that carry one back to ear
ier times in our history, 1t was at this
place that the first constitution of the
State was framed, and here was the first
meeting of the State Senate. The old
town was burned by British soldiers, and
marks of their torch can still be traced 10
few buildings that were cot wholly dis
trOyed. Many of the descendants of the
original settlers live ID this fine old town,
and they have to tell the strangers Of the
privations and losses their ancestors
endured for the cause OF liberty and tree
dom. The bell in the oldest church was
sent over as present from Holland, and
is SAID to contain a large amount Of silver
which gives it clearer and richer SOUND
than the neighboring bells, Not many
yesrs since the common language was that
of their fathers. But now 1t has quite
passed away, Still the Oldest inhabitant.
address each other in the Holland Dutch
and the long pipes and mugs of cider auc
short gowns and petticoats are not entirely
discarded,
1t is here at this village, that Van Deu
sen Brothers live. From this quiet home
they have sent out over the broad field
OF the great West. an article that hal
brought so much real happiness to 81
many families. Van Deusen,s Worn
CONNECTIONS are now household medicin,
in many homes. Those parents who wish
to see their little ones look fresh, HAPPY
and hearty can find DO better medicine 4
give them than this truly valuable article
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
German Syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever
given such test of its curative qualities
as Boschee's German Syrup. In three
years two million four hundred thousand
small bottles Of this medicine were dis.
tributed free of charge by druggists 10 thi:
country TO those afflicted with consumption
asthma, Group, severe coughs, pneumonia
aud other diseases of the throat aud lungs
giving the American undeniable proof thai
German Syrup will cure them. The re
suit has been that druggists in every towr
and village in the United States are re-
commencing them to their customers. Go
to your druggist, aud ask what they know
about it. Sample bottles 10 cents
Regular size rs cents. Three doses will
relieve any case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

New York politicians now in Washing
ton say that the President is sincerely
anxious to coDcilate Conkling, and that
he has so expressed himself within a day
or two. This is as good news as has come
over the wires from Washington for some
time. - Council Bluffs Nonparel.
No doubt Hayes is anxious to conciliate
Mr. Conkling A man with stolen goods
10 his possession is anxious to conclliate
everybody. The difficulty in the case is
that Mr. Conkling is not willing to be con-
cilated. He seems to have no disposition
to make himself Intimate with the holders
| of stolen goods. IN. Y. Sun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1S221
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENsING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable In 81
cases OF Cramp or other disorders caused BY chang'
oi water or bad water, and o few drops used Icgu-
Iariy by travellers will usually act Preyenufe,
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and tn4se
recovering from illness, small quantity WIZ
little sweetened water will be found TO give strengh
and refreshnent; the Ginger having no reactgu,
which Is the great objection to the use OF aconJis
sumnlants Producing all the good effects o..
mustard Plaster, without the possibility OF ostei
ing the skin,) its application on flannel is most e
cacaous- And In the case of persons predlspOsea
70 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections, 1t is Of gIe"'
service, fused to rub WITH
~ Beware Of Counterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

A bill has been offered in the California
senate prohibiting any person tc dispose of
more than one square mile of land, $40
acres by will. The object is to break up
the immense grain and cattle ranches held
In the state by a few proprietors, and Sc
cure their subdivision into smaller farms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

The St. Louis Republican says that it
is an honor to the colored race that two Of
their representatives showed themselves
superior to all prejudices of race and poll
tics in the Anderson trial. They were
simply faithful to their oaths, but in these
degenerate times it has come to be or
honor to think more of an oath than Of
party fealtv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

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 o.
the art, and on the most reasonable terms
And HE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doinl
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quicI
aud cheap The friends of the paper ant
the public generally are invited to give GU
work a trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

The speech of Senator Blaine on the
silver question doesn't exactly suit the
eastern oddities. 1t is quite evident that
the senator, from his home away down in
Maine, has heard the demands that come
from the great west, and, not unmindful
Of tie fact that Ithe new census of 1880
will place the control of the government
west of the Alleghenies where Improperly
belongs and beyond the influence of Wall
street, he is getting himself into shape for
the next presidential campaign. He pos
sibly begins to see that in the next race for
the White House New York may not be
necessary.
The position of the senator from Maine
may be stated thus: He wants the silver
dollar restored, but wants it honestly worth
what it gpretends to be worth, and there
fore demands the coinage of a dolla
weighing 425 grains. For convenience h,
suggests the issue of silver certificates il
denominations of $40 and upwards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

A very old Firm, that of c. ]. Fell l.
Brother, of Philadelphia, founded ten years
before the Revolution. failed on the! It'll,
1t was the largest and oldest spice house
in the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

Forty Million Dollars, the sugar men
think, is somewhat more duty than that
article should pay; but if it must they
want new descending scale of sweetness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
The Sad Fate of Man Who Ha,
Joined the Tar,aperanca Ranks

Joined the Temperance Ranks.
The st. Louis Globe Democrat has the
following dispatch concerning the death of
Mr.. H. @. Mitchell which may be interest
ing to many in this city at this particular
time:
CARTHAGE, Mo-, Feb. S,-H @. Mitchell,
a photographer of this city, died yesterday
from the effects Of an overdose of opium.
Tobias Mitchell, well-known newspaper
man of st. Louis, brother of the deceased.
and his father, arrived here to-day and
will take the body to Springfield. Mo-, for
burial The deceased had only been here
few months, but had made many friends.
He Joined the Murphy movement couple
of weeks ago, aud, feeling the need of at
opiate, had commenced the use of opium
the day previous to his death. Night be-
fore last, upon retiring. it is supposed ht
took an overdose. He was beyond re
covery when found 10 bed yesterday fore
noon. 1t is very sad case, and sheds {
gloom over the people, especially among
the members of the blue ribbon club, wht
will turn out en- masse tomorrow at thu
services, to be held at athe NJ. K. church
The club numbers about 1000. The de
ceased leaves wife and three children
who are at present at Rock Island. They
will meet the remains at Springfield to
morrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
WHY Stop There 2

Anderson, the member of the Louisi-
ana Returning Board, has been found
guilty. This result was almost certain
from the first. not so much because the
prejudices of the Jury, and public senti
ment we're against him, as that the evil
dence of his guilt was so clear and almost
indisputable. 1t is very probable that
Wells will share his fate" This is the
language Of the New York Herald, Now
if all this be true, and, it most unquestlon-
ably is if this member Of the Louisiana
Returning Board has been found guilty of
assisting in conspiracy that has placed
Hayes in the presidential chair,-if the
evidence Of his guilt was clear and almost
indisputable that he and his associates fol-
lowed the direction of the National Repub-
lcan Committee, Grant and Don Cameron
in defraudiug the people of the United
States out of their choice for President, in
the face of nearly half million pop
ular majority stop here with the
conviction and sentence of this miserable
tool OF the managers of the Republican
party? The Herald further remarks thai
Wells will also share the same fate. Why
any more than those who planned the con
spiracy aud stood back while these misera
bic tools executed it, Think you that il
the immediate hereafter, fate has nothiDi
IN store for the principals in this granC
conspiracy? The judgment of the people
has already been pronounced All tina
remains is to have some form of trial t,
pronounce the verdict. This will come il
1879 Notice has been given that thu
wrongs perpetrated upon the people by
Republican majority. will be rightcd by
Democratic majority Already the acts o
Republican majority controlled by tn
money power of the east are being consid
sidered by Democratic House, while
Republican Senate is trying to hinder AM
defeat them, Yet these Republican sena
tors, even Blaine, are giving som
heed to the demands of the people. TIL
time has come when congressman and sen
ators dare no longer stand up for the mon
ey power in the face of the demands the
hear coming up from the people. An,
the day is close at hand when the creates
fraud eyer perpetrated upon the people G
this country must be condemned, and tn
guilty ones names enrolled along ~ Ii
10 81 II II n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11

The New York World says that brick
bats are not arguments, but they were
thrown on Thursday last in London with
an emphasis which shows that Lord Bea
consfeld has judged the temper of the
British people more justly aud measured
the permanent forces in English society
more accurately than his hot and angry
and defeated rival. The game which Rus
STA is playing is bold one, but it has been
played in way to break up the table; and
the outlook of the movement is darker
over Europe than that of any day since
that which witnessed in lS48 the flight o.
Louis Philippe FROM the Tuileries."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
Worth S., 900 in a Single Case.

BURLINGTON, VT Dec. 18th, 1876.
MRS. LYDIA E. PINKaAM:- 1t is with pleasure
that we are able to say that in every case reported
to us your VEGETABLE COMPOUND has given uni
versal satisfaction. One gentleman told us to-day
that it had done his wife a thousand dollars worth
of good, as he expressed it. Our customers with
out a single exception, speak OF 1t In the highest
terms OF praise. You are at liberty TO make use OF
spectfully H. B. STEABNS & CO., Druggists.
B-The Pamphlet Guide to Women" will be
LYDIA z. PINKHAM, Lynn, Mass.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
sold by all Druggists at 81 per bottle. Whole
sale Agents-George c. Goodwin q Co., No. 8
Hanover street, and Carter, Harris & Hawley, No
356 WASHINGTON street, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
WILLIAM Jackson

ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELLoRS AT LAW
n offce-Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and, Illinois. 1l-lSd1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
VIM. F. Zimmerman.

practical PIANO TUNER AND REGULA-
Il ter. Leave orders with John Zimmerman,
Piano Manufacturer, 100 Main ST., near First Ma
tional Bank, Davenport Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
SWEENEY & JACKSON

EDWARD D. SWEENEY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. MI. CORBETT,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN
n Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans anc
Collects. ONCE and Avenue 3rd door east o
Bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-11
Railroad Time Table.


at 90 o. m; A:30 p, NJ; and 9:35 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
aoINa WEST TRAIFs LEAVE
At $40 a I'm; 1910 a.. M, and 6:UO p m Train
arrive from the east 90 above.
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
THE MURDERED BOATMAN.

THE GAG FOUND IN BARNEY FEnRoN's MOUTH
ACCOUNTED FoR.
II will be remembered that when the body Of Ber.
nard Ferron, the boatman, was recovered from the
waters of the Erie Basin q rope was iound in the
mouth and fastened the back Of the nead forming
gag John Wright, tho youth VINO admitted that he
had murdered Fcrron. denied all knowledge Of tho
gag. He said that when he dropped the body
OF his victim overheard he weighted u
with old iron, but did place gag
In Fsrron's mouth either before or after
no killed MIN. Tho police Of Brooklyn havo since
ed that about week alter Ferroc was killed his
head discovered near the surface oil the water oy
thrcc young OF this city, who were rowing in the
vicinity OF the basin. Having rope In tho boat they
fastened about the head OF the dead boatman with
the intention OF towing the bouy 10 the shore. The
body was heavily weighted, however, that
tncy were unable TO accomplish their purpose, and
the rope the back OF the head leaving the
pieco around It which was found by tue police. On
their return TO this city the young men met boy, to
whom they related tho story Of the discovery
OF the body. The boy, upon arriving
at the loot of Hicks strect, repeated the
story 10 Mr. Sccley, who has boAtnouse there. MI.
Seeiey stated the police what he mad ncard, and
they alter dtiigcnt search have succeeded In nnd-
ing the young above alluded TO, and verified
story. The portion oi tho rope which they IRON
the pieces passing around the head produced W
the young men and u corresponds exactly with the
portion iound Ia tho mouth oil the deceased.
The New York herald., 1878-05-31

william H. Mars,on Il Son, dealers in coal at No %
Beaver street, are cnueavoring to compromise with
thor creditors They onor ten per cent, OF which
and one-half per cent cash and the balance In
notes three six aud nino months, and 10 give tho
real estate tho creditors The real estate consists
OF hity-,wo houses and lots in Philadel lphia, which
s392 300 and morgagcd for s1s2 900; house
and lot stuyvcsant street. which slj 065 and
mortgagcd Tor SIS 600; house aud lot In wioughby
street. Brovklyn, cost s20.U00 aud is subject TO q
mortgage ior SIS 000 The equity in tue real estate
vaurd $50, 900, aud the creditors desire that 10
should be managed by trustee and not sacrificed,
All the merchandise creditors are IN OF accepts
inc the terms aud conditions. fhc total liabilities,
Including mortgages, are about $.91,gl4. OF wnich
$S00i4 Tor merchandise. Tnc assets exclusive al
real estate, are S12 4G@ and the total assets cstat
ing the equity IA real estate at so0O0U arc about
S2770VO.
Ala meeting yesterday of the creditors OF N. L
Burdick a. Brother, manufacturers oi packing boxes,
No. III Prince street, AMI dealers in lumber. .
statements presented showing liabinties amount
CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGE.l
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOX INDIAN SUPPLIES AND
L Transportation.

! S:sss .s: ;.Gi:s
icn Ae the case may es, and directed 70 sse Gem.
A. Il. OF Tuesday. June IS. is!s, for fur.
B.eos pounds Beef .,. On Sc hoof iso ooo @
Flour $4,000 pounds Fese 2oooD pounds hard nsesd.
mess PORK pound. Rice 90 paund. iss Ssyo
pounds 2o oo pounds salt 100000 pounds soar
%so sanss.. veo.n and Goods. consisting IL
bands, p s ;s. asSo dsSs.m prs 5se yrKs
sre~n ss.ssins, a5o.ojo yards: Sesehed sheesisr.
shifting. 7s5o YARDS: 3nssys 1900 yards: cioshi.s
Groceries Notions Hardware Medical supplies mis-
eellanccus Articles. sucn As Wagons Harness. Flows,
articles be contracted for 70 bc delivered AZ
BIZ BiDs SS'Sfl.'ir NUT BE MADE our on GOVERNMENT
Schedule. showing the kuds and quantities OF
tes In gross Of all other goods snd articles oseine.
with blank proposals .ad = .r%, 10, s Gs,s,e ,;%s ns
and place Of delivery. terms OF contract and pay.
indisn Ufhee In washington;cr Nos Si and
Ne S VIM 70 H. Lyon No. & Brosdwsy "s" Ssw Yes
Arm Army 70 a. &c chieaao 81 Louis SIOUX City ST. PAUL. lesvsn,
worth, Omaha and Cheyenne.
cEaTIFimD na fi"fE g cEcss osIg RacEiy&sns On roll
All bids must be accompanied by certified check. upon
Gas Of s I 81 q. q 81 s
posai, via !; Chsmiesi Nstion.i. New York; National
MnsS Ss.ioSss, New YORK fSiisdslpss %siions fSils
dephs; First National Bsltimores Third Natona Gin
oa .ad Uissens Sscus g and the
United states Assistan, Treasurer" Philadelphia, Bat-
'''''' Il A. uAYT. Commissioner.
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
THE EXCHANGE FOR WOMAN'S
WORK.
THE

The New Yerk Exchange for woman's work, at No.
East Twentieth street, was thrown open TO the pub
lie yesterday, and, Notwithstanding the unpleasant
ness OF the day and the numerous outside attrac-
hons, large number Of visitors were present The
object OF this society rs to cover ground that the
Decorative Art society does not reach. II does cot
make q specially OF art work, but will not refuse
what is sent. The idea Of the society Is 10 benefit
ad,es VINO arc obliged to help themselves and desiro
to do so without publicity. Amy articles that laiics
can make, either useful or ornamental, are
ceptcd and Offered for sale at moderate prices The
number anu variety o. tho articles contributed already
proves how great is tho necessity Tor just such a
sales.oom. There among the eontri-
buttons decorated panels ana ba0ys outfits,
curtains embroidered ia elaborate designs ana old
ladies' caps. Indeed one missed nothing that the
nimnle fingers OF women could make. The province
oi the society extends as lar as the kitcnen, and
shelves well stocked with homemade preserves ana
pickles cake and bonbons tempt tne appetite.
Special attention will be paid TO this Department. ana
persons desiring articles the above nave only
10 orders at tho society's rooms Ladies
who navo not the time and perhaps nos the inciha-
tion TO do up" their own pcSlcs and preserves and
do ior tho factory made artces 10 be had at
the shops, viii mud these hVtncnHdo goodies an
inestmaolo boon. The society has rcce,vcd quaa-
tity OF crysialzed strawberries from the south, put
up IN dainty nitle baskets tod with gay rbbons,
and from nearer home sponge cake wnicn has
that wholesome. appeuz,ng appearance onty
gwen homemade cakes. Inc managers
are particularly bxous TO do an order business, 30
tDht tue ladies' who 40 tue WORK may DC sure oi sae
Tor their goods, and announce that thcy VIII take
orders pckes cakes preserves, childrens cloth
Ing, cmbroIacry and worsted work. Tho speclnshs
OF worsieu WORK at the salesrooms are really re
markabc tor beauty ana usefulness "suRgoston
bookn viii be kept at tho saesroon, IN which VIII be
wrlten down any niuts rom customers oil nrti-
cles hKely 10 hnn a sale There Ia no place IN New
YORK oI the description ot this exchange ana It's
want mas been long felt Now that II nus been opened
anu uneer such favorable auspices success rs sure 10
attend u. Not only is " blessing to those VINO send
their goods for sale, but 10 the bnyers, who VIII and
that BY the lady contributors 10 better
than they could nnd elsewhere
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
nEropM IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
l hope parents and others will keep sending their
complaints to the HERALD until the school children
are legally protected the ustice aud caprice Of
teachers principals In the schools l have foul
children attending Of the public schools. where
the school dismissed at twelve O'Clock for dinner.
Those children are obliged 10 run through the streets
having but nteen minutes to swallow their dinner, al
they must of again at ha-past twelve 10 Oe In
school at quarter 10 one O'Clock and often have q
leave homes great haste with bread and but
ter In their hands, II the Grand Jury the Board Of
Educaon will not takc oognizance OF tho matter pa
should bring the matter into some Of the courts
In one OF public schools have the children
ule at halpast eigh in the morning and spend
three-quarters oil an hour in marcning and going
through review In regular military style, with
music; and yet the children are not allowed hour
10 20 10 their homes ior dinner hope parents will
a~Iu IL
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
A WALL FROM BROOKLYN.

To THE EDITOR HERALp:-
wish to call attention tho fearful condition Of
Broadway, in the vicinity OF Dc Kalb avenue Brook.
lyn which Is being caused by tho Broadway Railroad
Company putting down tracks. 1t mas been in
the condition l speak OF for the past Two months,
and with the warm coming on, the residents
will bc either smoJhered with the dust else with
tue heat, are obliged 10 keep our doors and
windows closed. II the Alderman OF the Eighteenth
ward wouia only ssshow" himself and attend TO the
interests Of the Taxpayers would not be annoyed
In manner, but cannot be iGund except about
election times. Cannot something be done for ua
DOOR, uniort tunate st0rekeepers? TAXPAYER
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
STREET INDICATORS IN THE CARS.

TO THR EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
/ fully agree with "Bcyond Endurance" In regard
to all says about the conductors not call
Ing out the names OF the The Inconvepiencs
is greater At night when It Is almost impossible ia
distinguish the OF the Streets at oast not with
out 'scranng' your head around to the great ncon.
yenience OF yourself and all about you. do not
think however, tho auclor Is wholly to blame 1t
Is the companys business 70 study the convenience
oil IN cir passengers Tue conductor has enough
tend 10 without keeping the names OF ten or more
streets his mind rccoect gentleman showing
a plan to obviate this difficulty tnat seemed cheap
and practical but OF our street railroad com.
paniss would adopt Inc pubic Is denied this con.
venience simply because II would not increase the
earnings OF the roads, There is plenty Of money N
spend law witb rival lines; but $40 tor an indicator
is pre ferrous. REX.
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
DfFEcTIvE cHIMNEYs.

To TUE EDITOR HERALD:-
There rs scarcely a house built in which the Chin
neys draw properly, and. in consequences, tho eye
constantly offended by an unsghty array Of con.
trivances which placed on their tops 10 remedy
the evil. Ii parties building would make the flues
perfectly square, ana not less than ten Twelve
fourteen would be bette inches In size all this trou
BILE would be avoided and many handsome housoa
would be saved from dishs Would not Al
ordinance TO this effect be good shing2
DRAUGHT.
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNorE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address
insure attention. Compxinanls VINO unwilling 10
comply with this rule simply waste time In writing.
Write only on ono side OF tho paper ED. HKEALDl
The New York herald., 1878-05-31
THE sIxpESNY SAVINGS BANK.

To TIE EDITOR THE HgRALD:-
Why does not the sxpenny Savings Bank settle
with its thousands OF dcpositors? There are sufficient
assets that converted into cash in twenty iour
hours to pay q dividend oil fliiy per cent.
SUFFERER