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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2eo pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 80 cents; same in paper
covers. Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed. by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. Dr.. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
SIT st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

WE CANT TALK without showing the con-
dition of our teeth. Every laugh exposes
them. In order not to be ashamed OF
them, let us use SoZoDoNT, which is sure
to keep them white and spotless, and to
give fragrance to every word we utter.
United we stand" as the joined frag-
ments said to SPALDINGs GLUE.
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The Weather--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
IA. NJ 46e above zero 1872 see above zero
81 N, SOC ~. $50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended to use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy i'll the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10
River News.

The Minnesota left here on her way up
the river at 2 o'clock this afternoon with
a heavy load of passengers and freight.
She took from here FIVE car loads of freight
from the Peoria railroad and about $50
plows.
The Dubuque passed down this after
noon.
The Josephine went down this morning,
for Burlington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros. agents, kock
island. Ills. 5-iOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Cast aside prejudice and use Durangs
Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism. 1t
never fails to cure. 49,,
Headache yields at once to Lodllles
Headache Specific. Only so cents. Sold
by all druggists 10 Rock Island and Mo-
line.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy Tor coughs.
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases OF me
bronchial organs. Try bottle. ror
sale by druggists generally. o-4oiy'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Churchman's baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains It's
leavening power for hours after mixing
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. l2'l3dom
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to j. Cook Il Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from $50 upwards. Unequalled for dura-
bility and cheapness.
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ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ItOpbNu1AIN . NUItII.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller 4 Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents
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Piles--Itching Piles

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

We are indebted to Col. Flagler, commandant a
Rock Island Arsenal, for the following:
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending May 9, 2pm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Ancus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

RICHARDS q SoHRBEcK's Drug and BOOK store
onnosife First National Bank, where Gil orders
can he left for the ARGUS, aud where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee: Busi-
ness notices should be handed:1n by noen 10 en-
sure On blication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

For Rent.
Suitable rooms for family or for Offices
In Star Block. inquire of
S-3t SCHMIDT & Son.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10
And CATARRH
:. 3. ". Reads Celebrated Asthma ss,,.,

Is undoubtedly the best remedy for Asr,~.
CATARRH yet discovered, ase a sure cure for md AND
AND CoueHs Relief il guaranteed or ns,sc Sa.Ds
price refunded. Samples sent free to anv WI ase
DESIRE The medicine fe put mp In two szed LAY lay
ages and retails &c. and $10o Dog price - "A
and 500 Those remitting retail price viii Ss
the medicine promptly forwrrded by return sa,i
Address A. ETHRTD(SE
Manufacturer and .Proprietor, Krone. Nv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

by reason OF lis Alternative properties cures Dis
Eases OF tue Blood and Skin, Scrofula or Kings
EVIL Iumors; Ulcers, or Old Sores: Blotches;
Plmples; and Eruptions. BY virtue of its Pectora,
properties, 1t cures Bronchial, Throat and Lung
Auecions; lhclpicnt Consumption; Lingering
Coughs; and Chronic Laryugitis Its CbOlaGogne
properties render 1t an unequaled remedy for Bill
lousncs-; Torpid Liver, or "Liyer Complaint ;" and
lie Tonic properties make it equally eficacious in
sia. ~ ''PNP
Where the skin is salow and covered with
blocHes and pmples or where there n . scrnsn
lous swelnRs and affections. a few bottles of Gold.
Gu medical Discovery will effect an entire cure II
you ieel dull, drowsy debihtated have sallow col.
or OF SKIN, or yellowisn brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziIess bad taste in
hn-h's, low spirits and gloomy forebodinrs irreo
mar appetite, and tongue coated, you are suffering
from loEPID LIVER, or BIIoUsNEss." In many
cAses OF Liver COMPLAINT" only part of these
symptoms are experienced. AS remedy for alI
such cases DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has no equal 1t effects perfect cures leayinp M
liver strengthened and healthy
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MEDICAL.
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES

Are not advertised as "cure-alls" but are specifics
in the diseases for which they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators OF natural science have demonstra-
ted beyond controversy that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival OF the ttestn is the only law
that vouchsafes thrift and perpetuity. Does not the
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF mani An inferior cannot supersede superior
article. BY reason OF superior merit, DR.. Pierces
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all others.
Their sale in the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum, while the amount exDor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow TO such gigantic proper
tons ard rest upon any other basis than that of
merit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-10

Mrs. Young, No. 10, formerly of Salt
Lake City, lectures 10 Geneseo this even
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
milwaukee,.

The Democracy of Milwaukee have
probably carried that city for the last
time. They barely escaped defeat last
week, their candidate for Mayor,
John Black, receiving less than 400
majority. and this on very full vote
following most active canvass in
which Democratic money and whiskey
flowed like water. Blacks competitor
was Hon. Caspar::M. Sanger, the pre- :
ent sheriff of the county. The Re-
pub!icans elected majority of the
common council. This is most graf
flying and unexpected result in a city
which few years ago was good for at
least 5000 DemocraticImajority. For
this great change much of the credit
is due to the Germans who have found
that they can no longer consistently
vote and act with the Democracy. a
NUMBER of the German wards which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Of Interest to Tax Payers.

We trust that no taxpayer fail
ed to examine the report of the city
finances published last week. It
shows thal the total amount of mon
ey raised for all purposes by the
city this year was $4O,944.23. At
the time the report was made,
(March 3lst, there was cash in the
treasury, (nearly all of which be-
longed to the school fund.-, $500
O6, making over $50, 100000 actually
expended during the year. The
school expenses for the present
term, (about $4,000 are yet to
be paid, and must be taken into
account when figuring the entire
cost of the city government. No
statement is given of the unaudited
and unpaid bills yet standing against
the city, Of which we learn there is
quite an amount; besides a good
many unpaid orders outstanding
against certain ward funds which
are exhausted and cannot be met
until next year. An exhibit show
ing the exact financial condition of
the city, including the floating in
debtedness, would be interesting,
and we hope the incoming Board
will at once cause such a statement
to be prepared and published. 1t
will show a degree of recklessness
on the part of the Board last year
which will awake public astonish-
ment; and something Of the kind is
absolutely requisite to enable tax
payers to appreciate fully the inn
portance Of electing a better class of
officials than are usually chosen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Foreign News.

LONDON, April 2.-The Mark Lane
Erpress says: Russia is anxious to
dispose of her produce, and with her
aud America it is difficult to see when
the trade will derive strength to enable
prices to be held up. India may be
dlsregarded for time, as she cannot
ship much wheat until the new crop is
gathered, but Germany has been stead
lily exporting to this country Politics
have once more monopolized the entire
attention of trade, with fair arrival at
points of call. Floating cargo trade
for wheat is firm. Owing to the more
unsettled state of political matters,
prices advanced two to three shillings
per quarter. The Continental demand
continues; maise improved nine pence
to shilling per quarter. Barley ruled
firm at six pence per quarter in
advance.
NEW YORK, April "A dispatch
from Dublin to the Tribune, states that
the assassination of Lord Lertrim and
his two attendants, was the result of
agrarlan troubles. Lord Lertrim had
disputes lately with his tenantry, some
OF whom manifested much bitter feel
Ing at their alleged grievance. There
is much indignation among the people
OF Dominica county over the outrage,
and measures are being taken to dis
cover the perpetrators. The district
Is loyal and has never been Athlete d
with coercive laws.
LONDON, April In the House of
Commons tonight. Mr.. Lowe, und err
colonial secrecy, confirmed the report
OF the shooting of the Earl of Leitram.
and said there was reason to suppose
that the crime was one of an aggravated
character. The Earl was shot oppos-
tie cottage from which he had recen-
tIy elected a widow Eighty-nine of
his tenants were under notice to quit.
1t is announced in off clal form that Sir
Chas. Adderly will be elevated to the
peerage and Viscount Landon will sue
coed him as President of the Board of
Trade. The Earls body was found in
ditch. His left side was battered
Ii is thought he was also shot in the
head, but the fatal shot was through
the heart. The left arm is broken and
the right completely shattered. The
driver and clerk were shot in the head
The ground where the murder was
committed showed traces of hard
struggle. A fowling piece and part of
another gun were found near the spot.
Three or four men were seen lettering
IN the neighborhood before the
murder.
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Ihe RepnbHrap+
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL. 20. 1878,

THE Utica O5seruer-one OF the
eldest of the Bourbon Democratic or
gaus of New York-referring to the
trial of Tilden for having by perjury
evaded the payment of his income tax,
declares that, whatever the decision
may be, there is nothing in the case re.
fiec,ing in the highest degree on Mr.
Tilden's honor or integrity" Perjury
and the iefrauding of the Govern
ment's revenue may not be contrary to
the average Democratic notion Of
"bonor aud integrity" hut honest men
of all parties will not judge the old
man from the Obseruer's moral stand
point.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Finn Makes Another Blunder.

A recent decision of the Supreme
Court, declaring illegal taxes which
have been levied in pursuance of
assessments not made in accordance
with law; and an act upon the sub
ject passed last winter, would seem
to require that hereafter assessors
shall list property at its full value.
The practice heretofore has been to
assess it at considerably under its
true valuation, say from one third
to one half. According to Chief
Justice Ryan, it must be listed at a
price for which the owner is will
ling to sell. Should the assessors
in this city find that assessments
here heretofore been too low, and
conclude to double or treble them,
the special law of 1871, levying
taxes in Watertown, would be found
embarrassing. 1t will be remem-
bered that this law, independent Of
any action upon the part of the Com
mon Council, fixes the minimum per
centage to be raised for the various
funds, the estimate being made upon
the assessment as it then stood,
say $3.50, 900, which would net a
sum sufficient, it was supposed, to
defray all necessary expenses. To
elucdate our point, let us take the
lst ward: This law levies one mill
for ward purposes, which on the
ordinary assessment $500, OOO)
would realize SSoo,oo-a sum suffi-
cient for all the necessities of the
ward. Now, if the assessment
should be two or three times more
than usual, two or three times more
taxes would be raised than is neces-
sary. The law spoken of levies in
the city for all purposes 81 mills,
which is well enough on ar assess
ment of ST., 100000, but would be
appalling on an assessment of two
or three times that. Assemblyman
Finn must have been asleep that
he did not have this law amend
ed last winter to suit the new con-
dition of things. 1t was another of
his blundess for which the city will
probably have to pay dearly. AS
if this last ''bull'' of his was not
enough, his ward e-elected him aid
erman last week. and has given him
another.twelve months lease of pow
er in which to display his ignorance
and stupidity. We should suppose
that the people after while would
tire of this kind of a representative,
and substitute in his place a person
with the requisite ability and intel
ligence to discharge his duties more
acceptably.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

formerly were almost soIidly Democratic
now gave Republican majorities, and
may be surely counted upon that side
in the future. But for the Third ward
which is Inhabited almost entirely by
Irish and Polacks, the Republicans
would have carried the day Our
friends in Milwaukee are to be con-
graduated on their gallant fight, and
are justly deserving of great praise for
their efforts to redeem the city. One
more trial and the good work will be
accomplished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

THE Democrat, commenting upon
the compll cations which are likely to
arise with reference to the tax levy the
present year, says:
The new tax law coming 70 the knowl
of our representatives at Madison, measures
should have Immediately been adopted to
make our peculiar situation and taxing
machinery, harmonic with tie new order
Of things.
This is an undoubted fact, and that
there is now any ground for complaint
i solely the fault of the Democrat and
Its party The blunders made by As
semblyman Finn during his first term
should have prevented his reelection,
but tie Democrat did not dare oppose
him for fear that the Union League
element of the party would get up a
mutiny in the camp. Hence Finn
was sent to madison second time, and
the interests of the city must suffer in
consequence, If the party thinks it
can gain any strength politically It
will elect Finn again next fall, despite
his acknowledged unftness and neglect
of duty. And the Democrat, we pre-
dict, will not object.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

When the people shall determine to
elect capable business men instead
of noodles to places of trust and re-
sponsibility, they may reasonably
expect a change for the better.
Otherwise, as at present, they must
not complain if the affairs of the
city are grossly mismanaged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Dissolution.

The CO. partnership existing under Tia,
firm name OF Pohlman l. Dttes. is this da1
dissolved by mutual consent. All account,
due the above firm must be positively sci
tied within thirty days. All accounts.
against the late firm will be settled by F
Pohlman, who will continue the business,
OF the late firm OF Pohiman & Dittes at the
ole stand F. POHLMAN,
=. DITTES.
Dated, WATERFOWL. Feb. lst, 1878
Thankful tor The patronage heretofore
bestowed to the old firm hope TO merit a
continuance of the same, by keeping a
large and we'll selected stock of boots and
shoes on reasonable terms at the old stand
Map Street, between ID and 4th streets
F. POHLMAN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

A little Racine girl had a narrow
escape from death, few days since,
by undertaking to jump a rope 100
times In succession She accomplished
the feat: but was suddenly taken with
fits, which continued for over four
hours
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
NOTICE
q. S. Internal Revenue
Special Taxes,

Under the Revised States of the United
States, Sections 1922, 1897, 1898 and 1898,
every person engaged in any business, avo-
cation, or employment, which renders him
liable 10 special tax, is required to pro-
cure and place and keep conspicuously in his
establishment or place Of business stamp
Geuo,,rC tie psynen' of said specia-tax
year beginning May |, 1878. Section 3344,
Revised Statutes, desenates who are liable
to special tax. return, as prescribed on
Form IL, is also required by law OF every
person liable TO special tax AS above. Sc
we're penalties are prescribed for n on COM
pllance with the toreg going requirements, or
Tor continuing IN business after April 80.
1878, without payment of tax. Applica-
ton should be made to
HENRY HARNDEN.
Collector of Internal Revenue at Madison
Wis or to CALVIN CHENEY.
Deputy Collector at Watertown, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

brought into requist;on,will produce
a better class of candidates than it
did this year, in order that the dis
asters which befell it now may not
occur again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
NOTICE..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IN all parties having claims against Will
liam LEM, of this city, are required to
present the same, with due proofs thereof,
to the undersigned, at the office of C. H.
Gardner, before the Fifteenth day of April,
1878, in order TO receive their First dlvi-
dend. H CHARLES ARNOLD.
Assignee of VIM. LEM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

Rev. A. P. Adams, of the New
England Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence, at Westfeld Mass, has been
suspended from the ministry of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for one
year. Heresy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

THE Democratic doorkeeper of the
House of Representatives. Col. Polk,
has finally received the grand bounce,
making the third occupant of that
position since the Democrats came in
to power, who has been removed for
1ncompetency or corrupt practices.
Eighty Democrats, however, IN spite
of the damaging charges proven against
Polk, voted to keep him in his place.
This is significant commentary upon
the incapacity of the Democrats to ad-
minister properly the affairs of the
government, and the disposition of its
members to stand by one Of their mem
bers right or wrong. In the caucus
held to nominate Folks successor, the
choice fell upon man named Field,
who was educated at West Point, de-
serted his country and fought with the
rebels, came out Of the service as a
Major General, subsequently fed to
Egypt where be served in the army,
and whose disabilities to hold office
were removed but two months ago.
One of his competitors was Gen James
Shields, of Missouri, but unfortunately
for him he had fought in the Mexican
war and on the Union side In the re-
bellion, and of course he stood no show
with the confederates who "boss"
things in the present congress. The
election to fill the vacancy occurred on
Monday. The Republicans voted for
Shields, but the Democrats stood by
their caucus nominee, and Fields was
elected, the vote standing Field 1913
Shields l01. And thus the Democracy
have again shown how much stronger
their attachment is for the Confederate
than it is for the Union soldier. Gen
Shields, who has always been firm and
consistent Democrat, and has fought
bravely for his country. is showed aside
to make place for man who rcbelled
against the government. 1t is
to be hoped that Field will acquit him.
self more creditably than his immediate
predecessors did.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
New Advertisements.
KENOSHA WATER, CURE,

Homeopathic and Hygenic Institute; located
at Kenosha, Wis, and for 20 years under its pres
ent management. Recently enlarged, with COM
fractions for nvalids. To those suffering ihtract-
able or obscure Chronic Diseases, unusual induce
ments ar Offered, Summers Cooler than IN
Minnesota, and climate remarka bly,
heals hfui. Nervous Affections and
Diseases of Women Speciality. For cir,
culars address, n. A. PENNOYER, NJ: D., Physician
TO e. PENNOYER, Proprietor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
New Advertisements.
LOS !.

On Friday, April 9Th, between the Mil. h
St. P. Depot, or 9th street and John Hey
mans Restaurant, Main street, a large sized
package covered with black oil cloth, con-
tanning silver plated knives, forks and
spoons and pocket knives. The finder i'll
be suitably rewarded by leaving them at
j. HEYMAN'S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS
The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
S. Baumgartuo, Madison
Fl. H. Rust, Columbus.
Katie Lorchs Milwaukee.
Miss II. Griffiths, Racine Co., 9th st.
Persons calling for any of the above le'-
ters will please say advertised"
j. T. MOAK, P. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

90 Elegant Cards, nrme and address, 12c. 65 for
OO 2Oc. c. D. Burbank A Clendenney Ave-, j.
c., N.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

\ a Extra Mixed Cards, with name 1Oc
~ Agensts' outfit 10c. L. J. Jones & Co., Nassau
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

ri n M NC Retail price 5000 only
TITAN VS $500. parior Organs,
price $40 only eos. Paper free. Daniel F.
Beatty. Washington, N. j.
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or Fancy Cards. Snowflake, Marble, etc.. no 2
10 alike with name, 10cts. Nassau Card Co.,
Nassau, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

fine ceoing qualities and excellence and lasting char
dcter of saoectenng and avoring. The best tobacco
ever made. AS blue strip trademark is closely
initiated inferior goods that Jackson's Best il
on every plug Sold by all dealers Send for sample,