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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
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The democrats of the state will have II
contend this fall against two factions. th.
nationals and the so-called hard money
democrats. The first is trying to steal tht
policy. ct the democratic party, and tn,
second IS trying to steal its name. Ths
nationals are already beginning to see thai
tnelr interest will lead them to a support
OF the democratic platform.
There is no doubt about the position Of
the Nationals" 10 regard to the demo.
cratic party. So long as they persist in
trying to demoralize and destroy democ
racy so long they must take a seat bv
themselves. If they want to come into
the fold they must drop their distinctive
organization and act with and like demo.
Gratis. AS to the hard money league. =
it it expects to be the guiding gepius Of
the democratic party, and operate as a
little clique controllingIits action and nom.
nations. it will be left out by itself as IN.
ceremoniouslysas any other factions organ
lzation. The real old democratic partv.
untrammelledkby any cliques. factions, or
disorganzers, proposes from this time on
70 make strong contest on democratic
and an aggressive uncompromi-
sing contest at that.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
The Morbid Sinner

AN eminent clergyman once said, that
a change OF stomach and liver would bene.
nt the morbid sinner almost as much as a
change OF heart: yet many still attribute an
irritable temper and morose disposition
to the ingenious workings of the devil,
while they are simply the symptoms of
dyspepsia, torpid liver, constipation, and
general or nevous debility. and are readily
cured by the use of few bottles of Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. Some NAV be
persuaded into trying other remedies on
the plea that they are cheaper" and lust
as good" but after using a few of the
peculiar and heterogeneous combinations,
they usually prefer to return to a remedy
that has earned reputation by reason
OF its merit. DIR. Pierce's Family Medi.
cines are prepared from the choicest ex.
tracts, at great expense, and under the
immediate supervision of skillful chemist
whose business it is to know their nuritv
and strength; hence the success of these
remedies in overcoming disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

Il DEEM IT Ny DUTY 10 TELL THE
WoRLD"what "Dr Sacayne's Compou0d
Syrup of Wild Cherry, has done for me.
had violent cough, night sweats.
sore throat. great weakness, with severe
attacks of hemorrhage; gave up all
hope Of recovery. | am now cured. q
sound and hearty man. Edward n.
Hanson, engineer atSweeny's pottery,
1884 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia. Over
twenty-five years have elapsed, and |
still remain healthy man. In order
that all may test the great virtues of
DIR. Swayne's COMPOUND Syrup of
Wild Cherry we have issued trial bot
ties at 20 cents. No family should be
without this valuable medicine, as
oftentimes single IS cent bottle will
cure recent cough or cold, and thus
prevent much suffering and risk. 1t
also cures asthma, bronchitis. liver
complaint, and enriches and purifies
the blood, giving tone and strength to
the entire system. Trial bottles 25
cents; large size, 81. Sold at wholesale
and retail by John Bengston, Rock Is
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

DR.. BULLS REMEDIES.
DR.. JUHN BULLS
SMITHS tonic SYRUP
OR THE CURE OF
FEVER and AGUE
or CHlLLS and FEVER.

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine justly
claims for it superiority over all remedies ever
offered TO the public for the SAFE. CERTAIN,
SPEEDY, and PERMANENT cure of Ague and
Fever, or Chilis and Fever, whether of short or
long standing. He refers to the entire Western
and Southern country to bear him testimony to the
truth of the assertion that in no case whatever will
1t fail cure il the directions are strictly followed
and carried out In great many cases 8 single
dose has been sufficient for cure, and whole
families have been cured by single bottle with a
perfect restoration of the general health II is
however. prudent. and in every case certain tn
cure If its use is continued in smaller doses foI
week or two after the disease has been checked
more especially in difficult and Iong-standino
cases Usually this medicine will not require ang
aid to keep the bowels in good order. Should the
patient however. require cathartie medicine after
having taken three or four doses of the Tonic a
single dose of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY
PILLS will be sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must have
DR.. JOHN BULLS private stamp on each bottle
DR. JOHN BULL only has the right to mannfaet.
ule and sell the original JOHN J. SMITHS TONIC
SYRUP, of Louisville, KY. Examine well the labai
on each bottle. If my private Etamp is not on each
bottle, do not purchase, or you will be deceived.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ss
In the Circuit Court of said Countv IN .h .r
term A. D. 1S76.-In chancery. ~ ING 1"ay
charles A. Jarvis and Cornelius Iynde rxoon.o,.
of last win and testament of stephen Wooain az
ceased. complain ants, VS.. Richard n nntn es-
Charles A. 1arvs The Wap9konea Spoke and
liam NJ. Patrick, defendants. -Foreclosnre II
TO the above named defendants, Richard
Quipc,. the Wapokoncta Spoke and Wheel Com.
nmany Reuben I'll. Warmer and William N p. IN
You and each OF You will take notice thar the
named complainants have filed their hin ~ o,
nlaint against you in the Circuit Conf ~ so III
County that the above entitled cause il nov res,
ing in said Court. and that Summons In chae
has beenissued against you therein, which
ia returnable on the first dayof the feyT ~
Court e be eegan gun and holden At the Court House
arst Monday of May A. ID. 1878, at whjrh Tim ans
Mace Mac you will appear. sN 'inle ana
dated at Rock Island, Ill.,. thie a1st dav 90 ~.
A, d. 1875. LEVI +. HARs0N .en
OLlvEh. o.s saS o,,,,.. CLERK OF said Court.
SoilcisoA Ava soAN F"AAS' 3-2ed4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND.
In the Circuit Court to the May term A. D. 18Th
In Chancery.
Greta StfDa Lodin, and Christine l. Lcdin com
painanis, vs. Sebastian Gremlich, Mary Grem
lien, Greta X Benson and Borje Benson DE
PENDANTS. Partition.
To all OF the above named defendants: You will
take notice that the above entitled cause is now
pending in said court. that summons In chancery
has been issued against you therein returnable on
the hrst DAY OF the next term of said court to be
begun and holden at the Court House in the CITY OF
Rock Island In said county, on the first Monday Of
May, A. D. 1878, at which time and place Won viii
appear.
Rock Island, Ills, March 26th, 1878.
LEVI f. HARSON
OLIVER OLSEN, Clerk of said Conrt
Solicitor for Complainants 9Sdaw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, perfect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless.
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is s, eedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, IS
To the May term A. D, 1878, OF the Circuit Cont
In Chancery.
Sarah johnson vs. Danford Johnson William Fin
ley and Marshal j. Davis.
To the above named defendants, Danford John.
son. and William Finley
Affidavit OF your non residence having been filed
In the office OF the clerk of said court rotice Is
hereby given to you and each of you that the above
her bill Of complaint against you on The chaneerv
side of said court; that summons in chancerv has
been issued ngainst you and each you returnable
gun and holden at the Court House in fhe c;sy ..
Rock Island in said county, on the first Monday al
MAY, A D. 1873 at which time and place Won vii
complaint if you see fit VAN "
Rock leland, Ills. March 25th, 1878.
LEVI F. HARSON.
SWEENEY, JACKSON g. WALKER. AO N"uIt'
Compl'ts Solicitors sa=5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable in ali
cases OF Cramp or other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and few drops used rcgu-
larry by travellers will usually act as q Preventive
ana ward off such attacks To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, small quantity with a
Ile sWeetened water will be found TO give strength
and retreshment; the Ginger having no reaction,
winch Is the great objection to the use of alcoholic
stlmnlants Producing all the good effects of q
Mustard Plaster, without the possibility of blister
ing The SKIM its application on flannel lie most eff
cacIous And IN the case Of persons predisposed
70 rheumatism and Gouty Affections, it is OF great
service, used to rub WITH
az Beware of Counterfeits
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
The Tidy Housewife

The careful tidy housewife. when she is
giving her house its spring cleaning,
should bear in mind that the dear inmates
OF her house are more precious than
houses, and that their systems need
cleansing by purifying the blood, regula
ting the stomach and bowels to prevent
and cure the diseases arising from sprlng
malaria and miasma, and she shonld know
that there is nothing that will do it 80
perfectly and surely as Hop Bitters, the
purest and best of all medicines. See
other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Sealds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh,
bone and muscle ailments, can be absolute.
y cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for spawn
ed, CALLED and lame horses and animals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
DIR. SABINE'S
INDIAN VEGETABLE
COUGH SYRUP

For the speedy cure Of Coughs, Colds Hoarseness'
Incipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Phth
istc, Whooping Cough and Group. This Syrup 10
an Anodyne Expectorant and IL composed OF the
best ingredients the vegetable Kingdom anords'
and when used according to directions, must con-
vince the most skepticalsof its intrinsic value
Directions for the usa OF sabine's Indian Vegeta'
HE Cousb syrup accompaniment bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04

DR.. BONAPARTE & co.

Great Combinations of pro-
WsN@kdk xasa iessional talent and exper-
hzM@k gssslN fence of Europe and America,
EMk-E kszlS@ are the men TO consult. This
EH@E%NNS ia the only Office in the city
sBSt4 wh,re permanent cure Of Pri.
vate Diseases can be obtained without the use OF
Mercury or change OF diet or business.
We guarantee to cure gonorrhea, gleet, syphilis,
Impotency noctural emissions, female complaints,
In short every possible form and variety of Sexual
Disease, Cures rapid thorough and permanent,and
fees moderate. We viii admit ali persons to our
museum free who purchase either of our books
Medical Treatise price 80 cents; the Vado Meeum
OF Mature, price 81. Pocket Guide sent for tive
Drs. BONAPARTE g. REYNOLDS,
1872 Sycamore St., CINCINNATI, OHIO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-04-04
PALM SOAP,
PURE PALM SOAP
A PHILADEl,pHIA spRcTAITY.

FHlLADELPHIA SPECIALITY,
@ nisned forty years. and for sale by more than
vaaai IN quality cheapness for Bath and Toilet
pa II pe eng made of LiBERIAN OIL from the
49, am a TREE. Packed in boxes containing two,
MhaI nVe or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
s y nnSiesaie Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES q
nOS' loOo Christian street, Philadelphia. 1t is
aSeu by the Oldest resident families. physicians,
nnu many public institutiens-.he American Hotel
nalns, Public Ledger" Post Office, Water De-
partment and the Turkish Baths
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
Death Rate in Various Occupatlons.

Nobody doubts that the occupation of
an Individual has much to do with his
general health, and with his chances of
death. Statistics prove that the death
rate Is lowest among scientists and pro-
fessional men-not physicians; then
follow Protestant clergymen, engineers,
farmers and laborers next carpenters,
machinists, and workers in iron; then
come schoolmasters, tobacconists, ply
sicians, and finally the clergy of the
Roman Catholic church, among whom
the mortality is much greater than
among the Protestant clergy and the
other professions above named. Next
we have druggists and butchers, then
miners and glass manufacturers, plumb
ers and coppersmiths, railway employ
ees and dock laborers, and last of all
carmen, cabmen, horse keepers, and
inn-keepers, among whom the mortali-
ty Is greatest, and much more than
double that of the first mentioned occu-
patton.
The deduction which may be drawn
from these facts are very instructive and
practically useful; they prove that the
quiet pursuits of science tend to prolong
life as well as outdoor labor, provided
it is not on railways or among shipping
or horses that to work in iron is more
wholesome than in lead or copper, as
might be expected, while the confined
labor of schoolmaster is as injurious
as the state of celibacy of the Roman
Catholic priest; lastly, the inn-keepers,
being most exposed 60 the temptation of
intemperance, have the least chance for
long life, as well as those with whom
they habitually keep company.-Man
fdcturer and Builder.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05

time he endeavors to take her by sur
prise, for the acceptance of any offer
from the other wins the game. Both
are constantly exercising their wits to
prevent being caught, and the sport
often goes on all the evening. Perhaps
the gentleman brings little present and
says, Knowing that shall lose my
philopena, have brought along-he
1t Is" If she is caught off her guard by
the smooth speech, she loses, for he inn
medlately claims forfeit. If neither
wins at the first meeting, the sport is
continued to the second, and it may
happen that half dozen parties meet
at the SAME time, all anxious to win of
their phllopena partners, so that the
scene often becomes ludlcrously anus
ing. 1t is diamond cut diamond' in
very truth
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
Eating Philopena.

In Germany they manage this little
pastime in u very pleasant way. When
a couple meet after eating philopena to-
gether, no advantage is taken of the
other until one of them pronounces the
word "philopena." This is the warn
ing that now the sport is TO begin. Let
us suppose that Il gentleman calls upon
lady. She invites him to walk in and
at the same time speaks the talismanic
word. If he accepts the offer to walk
in, he is lost until she removes the ban
by telling him to go away. If she asks
him to take of his hat he must abso-
lutely keep it on; if to be seated, he
must stand; or if at the table she should
hand him any article which he accepts
she wins the forfeit. During all this
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
Lawyer Not Wanted.

Chancellor Kent once related to Mr..
w. w. Campbell curious story of his
start in the legal profession. He hung
out his sign in small village, in his
native county of Putnam, but business
failed to crowd his Office. But after a
time, several men of the village came
one evening into his Office. Then said
the Chancellor rubbing his hands, with
slight chuckle of delight as he recalled
the incident): L thought there was
important business to come, when, after
some conversation on common topics,
the self constituted chairman or spokes-
man said:
Mr.. Kent, we have been talking over
the question of your settlement with us,
and have concluded that we do not want
any lawyer here's and then added by
way of salve, If we were to have one,
we had rather have you than any one
else.'"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
A Secret Worth Knowing.

An able writer gives utterance to this
valuable secret =
" This looking forward TO enjoyment
don't pay. For what know of it, /
would as soon chase butterflies for a liv-
ing, or bottle moonshine for cloudy
night. The way to be happy is to take
the drops of happiness as God give them
to us every day of our lives. The boy
must learn to be happy, while he is
learning his trade; the merchant while
he is making his fortune. If he fails to
learn this art, he will be sure to miss
his enjoyment when he gains what he
has sighed for.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
Anecdotes Of Cats.

TT is not often that we hear any credit
4 rendered to the cat for either intelli-
gence or affection; and It is, therefore,
pleasing to be able to record two in
stances in which one,if not both of these
qualities, is shown In u remarkable man
ner in this animal. A gentleman writing
from India to friend in England,
few mails ago, says of pet Persian
cat:
" / was lollng on the sofa, drowsily
perusing the newspaper few mornings
ago, when Tom came and stood near
me, mewing in plaintive way, as If to
attract attention. Not wishing to be
disturbed, waved him off. He, how
ever, returned in minute or so, and
this time jumped on to the sofa, and
looking me in the face, renewed his
noise more vigorously. Losing patience,
l roughly drove him away. He then
went to the door of an adjoining room,
and stood there mewing most piteously.
Fully aroused, got up and went toward
him. AS approached he made for the
further corner of the room, and began to
show fight, bristling up and flourishing
his tail. 1t at once struck me that there
was an unwelcome visitor in the room
which Tom wished to get rid of; and,
sure enough, in looking towards the cor
ner, / discovered cobra coiled up be-
hind bookshelf under dressing table.
The noise made by my approach aroused
the snake, and he attempted to make off,
but l dispatched him with my gun,
which was ready close by. You should
have seen Toms satisfaction. He ran
between my legs, rubbing himself against
them careSsingly, as if to say Well
done, master! The snake measured
five feet seven inches in length" p"
The friend to whom the incident is re-
lated, after reading it to me, went on to
say that some years ago, when in India
with her father, the family were gather
ed after tea, one rainy evening, listening
to one of their number who was reading
an Interesting story. While thus en-
gagged, cat of which her father was
very fond jumped on TO his knee, and,
moving about i'm a restless manner, be-
gan to new in a louder key than usual.
The old gentleman, as was his wont,
commenced to caress the cat, expecting
thereby to quiet it; but to no purpose
1t showed signs of impatience by jump
ing down and up again, mewing vigor-
ously the whole time. Not wishing to
be interrupted in what was going on, he
called for a servant to put the cat out of
the room; but Puss would not tamely
submit to an indignant turn out, and
commenced clawing at the old mans
feet This he thought was going too
far; he rose to chastise the cat but ere
he had time to do so, he discovered that
it was nothing less than timely warn
ing which Puss had given him for not
far from where he sat there was, under
the table,a small venomous snake, which
probably would have bitten him had he
molested or trampled on it. The reptile
was Immediately killed, and Puss ceased
her mewing.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
An Alphabet of Good Counsel.

Attend carefully to the details of your
business.
Be prompt in all things.
Consider well, then decide positively.
Dare to do right; fear to do wrong.
Endure your trials patiently.
Fight life's battle bravely, manfully.
Go not in the society of the vicious.
Injure not another's reputation or
business.
Join hands only with the virtuous.
Keep your mind from evil thoughts.
Lie not for any consideration.
Make few acquaintances.
Never try to appear what you are not.
Observe the Sabbath day.
Pay your honest debts promptly.
Question not the veracity of friend.
Respect the counsel of your parents,
Sacrifice money rather than principle.
Touch not, taste not, handle not in
toxicating drinks.
Use your leisure time for improve
ment.
Venture not upon the threshold of
sin.
Watch carefully over your passions.
'Xtend to every one kindly saluta-
ton.
Yield not to discouragements.
Zealously labor for the right,
And success is certain.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
Curious London Story.

Many years ago one Beck was tried in
London for robbery from the person,
then capital crime. A woman, who
represented herself as an officers widow,
swore that he had robbed her of purse,
which she accurately described, contain
ing money, and sure enough, purse
answering her description was found on
his person. More than this, perfectly
disinterested witness proved that she
had arrested Beck on the cry of Stop,
thiefl" Beck's defence was that he took
out his purse to give woman a shil-
ling, when she minutely observed it,
and that he ran away from sheer terror
of having TO meet and confute such a
charge. This was all "tOo thin," and
Beck would have been hung but that
fortunately the case attracted the notice
of other victims of this terrible woman,
who came forward and amply confirmed
poor Beck's account.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-05
TEGETINE.
SAFE AND SURE.
MIR. II. R. stevens.

MIR. II. r. Stevens.
In 1872 your vegetine was recommended to me
consented to try It. At the time was slfferine
from general debility and nervous prOstratloD.
superlnduced by OverwOrk and Irregular habits
lts wonderful strengthening and curative proper
ties seemed to Affect my deblll ated system from
the nrst dosei and under It's persistent use rap
and good feeling Since then have moi hesita
ted to give Vegetine my most unqualified indorse-
ment as being safe, sure and powerful agent in
promoting health and restoring the wasted sys.
tenn TO new life and energy. Veeetine IS the only
medicine use; and as long as live | never ex.
pect to find better. Yours truly
VIII. CLARK.
l2O Monterey ST., Allegheny, Pa.