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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
MEDICAL.
(9ticura,
The GREAT SKIN CURE,
The most Healing, Soothing and Refresh
Ing External Applications in the World.

II rapidly heals Ulcers, Old Sores and Discharg-
ing Mounds, Itching Piles and other Itching affec-
LIONS that nave been the torture of lifetime, thus
anofdlng unspeakable qualification to thousands;
MS Scalds, Wounds and Testers all Itching
anu ocay Eraptions Of the Skin, and all Affections
OF the Scalp, including Loss of Hair Nothing like
II mas ever been known to the most intelligent ply
slcans' IL has swept host OF poisonous remedies
out OF existence 1t is revolutionary in its compo.
sltion and mode OF treatment and succeeds n curing
every external affection. At every stage it is ably
assisted by CUTGcUBA SOAP, which is part Of
Itself incidentally and at the same time the most
deiigntfully fragrant and refreshing Toilet, Bath
and Nursery Soap in existence
CUTIoURA RBsoLvENT, a powerful purifyin o
agent and liver stimulant should be taken to men,
tra1ze and resolve away blood poisons, caused bv
the virus OF serofula, cancer, canker malarial or
contagious diseases, which maintain and foster dis
eases of the Skin and Scalp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
MARY. QUEEN Or,sCoTs

At one time encountered much trouble in her pub
lie affairs which became quite serious. 1t appears
that her Royal HiChness attaCted with spell
of chills, which bafed the physician to the Queen,
Causings so long delay that she was accused Of
negligence. A grand consultation Of physicians
held, much scientific research resorted 10, and
a combination agreed upon which proved wonder
full in curing the Queen ii once and permanently.
With slight variation, an improvement, reliev-
ing the compound oil all Objectionable Gestures,
and the addition OF others directed to the stomach
aud liver, Days Ague Tonic composed of the
same articles. 1t never fails to cure promptly and
permanently the very very worst forms of chils
and Chills and fever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22

ermanently located at SIT Perry Street, DAVEN
0PT IOWA where he has been for eight years.
GTba Doctor has prscticed medicine twenty years,
I'D IL regular graduate OF British and American
ShatiiTfions His treatment is inYarizble attend ed
t,L veil established success. Persons coming
wn,J,r treatment may rest assured OF recovering
ny benefit guaranteed by science, skill and
comnrchensive experience
coFFF!NAIE COMPLAINTS. In this department
,,nrdicne the Doctor is prepared to treat in the
~ o.t scientific manner He earnestly solicits the
son O. the afflicted ad s to this notice. feeling per
lavnnsiy relief. Then do not delay, a complaint
ss5gSfrh Is durable to-day may become incurable in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R.

Its main line runs from Chicago TO Council Bluffs
and Omaha passing through Joliet Ottawa, La
Sale, GeneseO, Moline Rock Island, Davenport,
West Liberty, Iowa City, MgTeng0. Brooklyn,
Grinnell. and Des MCiues. che capitol OF Iowa.
with branches from Bureau junction to Peoria;
Wilton Junction 10 MuScatIne, Washington, Fair
field, Eldon, Belknap, Ceatreyilic Princeton, Iren-
ton, Gallatin, Cameron, IeavenSorth and Atchison;
Washington to SiRourney, OskaloOSa Rnd Knoxville;
Keokuk to Pennington, BonapaTte, Bentonsport,
Independent, Fldon, uttumwa, Ecdyyie, Oska-
loosG. Pella, Monroe and hes MOines; Des Motnes,
to Indanola and Wintersct; Atlantic to Audubon
and Avocn to Harlan. This Is positively the only
Railroad which owns, controls and operates a
through line between Chicago and kansas.
This Company own and control their Sleeping Cars,
which are inferior TO none, and give you double
berth between Chicago and Council Bluffs, Leaven-
worth. Atchsun for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
and section for Five Dollars while all other lines
charge between the same points, Three Dollars for
. double berth, and Six Dollars for section
What Will please you most will DC the pleasure of
enjoying your meals while passing over the beauti-
nifcent Dining and Restaurant Cars that accompany
all through Express Trains You get an entire meal
as good is served in any first class hotel, for
seyenty-five cents or you can order what you Ike
and pay for what you get
Apprcca ting the fact that majority of the people
prefer separate apartments for different purposes
warranjjng i'll are pleased Ia announce that this
Company runs its PALACE SLEEPING CARS for
Sleeping purposes, and its PALACE DINING CAiNS
for Eating purposes. One other great feature OF
PALACE CARS are run through to p
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
Mi6dle-Aeed Men.

r,ere are many OF tn age of thirty or forty years
ohio are troubled with leo frequent excavations Of
,rr bladder, oiton accompanied by slight smart
,, Az brrniug sensation, and weakening the sys
,-. m a manner that the patient cannot account
,or. on examining the urinary deposits. a ropy
.llnqnt will often be found, and sometimes small
s,,frlrs Of albumen will appear, the color will
Pa ofs thin or milkish hue, again changing TO a
AK and torpid appearance. There are many men
r1n dle Of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause
Tfrh Is the second stage OF seminal weakness
", MrAGce will guarantee perfect cure in all
.rrt cases and healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organs
OFFICE HOURS-S to /, 2to6, 7to3
Arlsttprs promptly answered, and correspond
srr. confidential. Address Lock Box 26O, Daven-
mi Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
Ynnnp Men

,so are suffering from tina effects of youthful fol-
w. ar ipdiscretions, should avail themselves OF
s. the greatest boon laid at the alter Of suf
,,ing humanity. nr. McAffee will guarantee to
XIII one Hundred Dollars for every case OF semi
vi weakness or private disease of any kind or
ul. - which he undertakes and fails to cnre
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
ELIZABETH BUCKLEY,
LittletOn, N. H., May 30, 1873

The CUTIcURA REMEDIES are prepared by Weeks
i Potter, Chemists and Druggists, $50 Washington
street, Boston, and for sale by all Druggists
Price OF CUTTcURA, small boxes, 80 cents; large
boxes, containing two and one-haf times the quau-
tity Of small, 81 REsOLyENT, 81 per bottle.
CUTGCURA SOAP, 25 cents per cake: by mail, 80
cents; cakes rs cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22

our Palace Cars is a SMOKING SALOON where
you can ENJOY your Havana" all hours of the day
Magnificent iron Bridges span the Mississippi an6
missouri rivers at all points crossed bythis line and
transfers are avoided at Council Bluffs, Leaven-
Union depotS- -
THE PRINCIPAL r. r. CONNECTIONS OF THIS
GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS
AtCHTCAGO. with all diyerging lines for the East
and South
At ENGLRwooD, with the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern and Pittsburg, Ft-Wayne 4 Chicago K Rds
At WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with Pittsburg, Cin-
cinnati & st. Louis r. X.
ALA SALE. with Illinois Central X. r.
AtPEoRIA, with p, p. & j.. p, l.. d D.; l. b. 4 W..
III. Midland: and r., p. & w. Railroads.
At Rock ISLAND, with We stern Union K r. and
Rock Island q Peoria Railroads
At DAVENPORT, with the Davenport 4 North
Western II. X.
At WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington Cedar
Rapids q Northern r. Il.
AtGRINNELL, with Central X. X. of Iowa.
At DIES MONIES, with ID. NJ. d Fit. Dodge K. X.
At COUNCIL BLUFFS, with Union Pacifc R. X,
AT OMAHA, with b. & Mo. r. r. r. Din Neb)
,AtCoLuMBCS JUNCTION, with Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern X. II.
AT OTTUMwA, with Central K r. of Iowa; ST.
Louis, Kan. City Northern and g. Is. q O. k. Rds.
At KEoKUK, with Toledo Peoria and Warsaw;
wabash, and St Louis, keokuk & NV X Rds-
At BEV ERLY, with Kan City, st. ]. g. &. Il. X X.
At ATCHISoN, with Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe;
Atchison Il Neb and Cen Br. Union Pacific X. Rds.
at LEAVENwoRTH, with *. Z. and *. Cen. k RdS
0lsxA, DIES MONIES. COUNCIL BLUFFS,
sreat Rock island Route" are sold by au
ada.
ome ticket office, address,
L. ST. JOHN.
Gen'l Tkt- and Pass'Rr ACT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
letter OR SALT RHEUM

on the hands cured. A grateful letter |
Mtssrs. WEEKS s. POTTER: Gentlemen,-Having
been troubled for many years with the letter or
Salt kheum, and spent many q hard-earned dol
thank God, my hands well. 1 never had any
thing DO me good like that
You may put this in the paper and welcome, and
may II do some other poor sufferer the same good
1t las pone me! l well known here, having
lived here almost fifteen years and kept boarders
for living, and sometimes my heart was sore.
thinking would have to give up altogether with
my sore hands, and having small family 10 take
care Of; but 10! thank God, my hands are we'll, so
again return thanks.
Yours respectfully,
ELIZABETH BUCKLEY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
JAMAICA GINGER

Purchasers of Browns Ginger are warned against
piratical counterfeits intended to be cold on the
splendid reputation of this matchlese article. All
REAL Browns Ginger is prepared by FREDERICK
BROWN, Philadelphia, and the label bearing his
name Is incorporated with his private U. s. Inter
nal Revenue Stamy, to counterfeit which is felony.
Browns Ginger-for Travellers use
Browns Ginger-for Summer Complaint
Browns Ginger-for Cramps and Collie.
Browns Ginger-for Sea Sickness, Nausea.
Browns Glnger-for Stimulant; no reaction.
Browns Gtnger-used by Army and Navy
Browns Ginger-used all over the World.
Browns Ginger-couRterActs impure Water.
Browns Ginger-prevents Malarial Disease.
Browns Congratulations Summer Drink
Browns Ginger-excellent in Rheumatism
Everybody knows the value of Browns Ginger az
household necessity and preventive of disease.
Be sure your druggist gives you the right kind
Browns Ginger, described above.
FREDERICK BROWN.
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22

Combined with PHOSPHO-NUTRITTNE
q semitic presentation of soluble wheat DhOs-
rE.' exactly rs they exist naturally in the grain,
u. are needed for perfect health in the Human
sy..m
Fact God Liver OIL is conceded to be the Con-
supiVe most valuable assistant.
f,r-2-Mauy patients cannot bear the ordinary
God Liver OIL on account Of seusitiyenCss OF the
stomach.
Fact Phillips Cod L yer oil Il the purest
bland Norwegian variety, and is selected for lie
unusual medicinal efficacy.
Facts Phillips Oil and Phospho -Nutritine com
hG. Is really paatablc, and is relished and easily
r.'a.ua. by the most delicate.
Fa. This combination with Phospho .Nutri-
lue }uuarIs to the Coz Liver OIL a curative and re
storatigg property and power which seem mystic
nous, bat which are in rcality purely scientific.
These Five Facts suggest the reasons why Phil
lr' PaIatable Cod Liver Oil Combined with Phos-
pa1-Nu!ritine effects such invariably happy re-
suits IN Consumption, EmaciGton, Wasting, Scrof-
la. Il. Nsts, and WeRknesses and Diseases Of the
Lungs also, for Nursing Mothers
Free from any nauseous taste OF smell, miscible
n water, perfectly ss7imilable, and containing
remedial properties never before attained in med
ieDe this preparation is submitted with confidence
:" patients and physicians Price 81 per bottle;
bottles for s.
Physicians are invited to send for explanatory
circular 70 G. II. Phillips, Manufacturing Chemist,
. P,att Street, New York.
bor sale by al, Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
MEDICAL.
:TuDGE NOT
DIR, McAEEEE,

past experience with travelling quacks, but COZ
suit the located Physician, the cele-
brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-22
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE
ItIIIE:l;|9

pIication of Wizard Oil.
DR.. HAMLIN:-W When I met your agent
here, in September, I had been two years suf-
fering severelywith Rheumatism, half of that
time confined to the house, and three months
al time to my bed The balance of the
time was compelled to crawl around upon
crutches. | used medicines without number.
including a large quantity of morphine, all of
which proved worse than useless Asto what
l suffered, the English language cannot tell
1t to any one who has not tried its realities.
The first application of Wizard Oil gave
me relief in fifteen minutes, and dispelled nv
doubts in twenty-four hours. l used a bottle
day for ten days. The next morning after
the use of the first bottle,
left my Clutches at home and
walked down town without them
for the first time in two years.
Since thenI have not used them, and can now
split cord of wood as quick as any man in
Adrian. Some of my friends at first thought
sucha sudden cure would killm me, but l wanted
change, though it should be death.
That all who read this may know how
using Wizard Oil, could reach around nv
leg above the knee with one hand.
was reduced to q nero slxeIe-
ton, and most of the time
when L moved upon
crutches, or tried to stand
without them, I could not raise
either foot from the floor.
used fifteen bottles in all, but have not used
any for two months. I now feel as we'll as
ever l did in my life, and have gained thirty-fve
pounds IN flesh. But must tell you it seems
almost like dream. You can refer to me as
often as You wish, and hundreds of the citi-
zens of Adrian will testify to the truth of
my statements
JOHN W. FAIRBANKS, Adrian, Mich.
The New York herald., 1879-03-05
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON. March 4, 1879.
GOOD FEELING.
During the last hours of the Forty-nfth Congress
tho Capitol was crowded to its utmost capacity
There measure awaiting the decision Of
ancc. and yet the doorkccpcrs aver that there
has not been large attendance
for years. All classes seemed to have turned
out to witness the proceedings. Tho crowd por-
meatcd the lobbies. the basement and every place
where II could find an entrance, tho ''foor'' not
being excepted and in all the committee rooms on
the first floor Senators and members were holding
lcvccs and handshaking with hundreds Of
friends. Tho lobbyists were in unusually
strong force. Tho crowd was nc its height
about ton o'clock, aud for two hours after suffered
but very slight diminution. To tho crowds of some
hve or SIX years back IL bore marked contrast II
was thoroughly well behaved.
Notwithstanding tho partisan feeling which per.
va,lcd both sides of tho House Of Representatives in
the various matters that camo up during
the night session, there u remarkable absence OF
personal animosity on the part of members toward
their political opponents. Mr.. Conger. of Michigan
was the most active aud irritating OF tho
AGAINST whose attacks the democrats were all tho
time called upon to defend themselves. but
yet he and Mr.. Springer. OF Illinois. whom
no seemed specially intent on torincuting.
wcrc whenever they mot in the aislcs when they
acted ~ tcers together Ia as aicablc aud pleasant
The New York herald., 1879-03-05
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON March 4. 1879.
WHAT CONSTITUTES QUORUM OF THE
HoUsE-A QUESTION WHICH MAY ENTER
INTO TIE ORGANIZATION OF THE FORTY
SIXTH CONGRESS.
The question OF what constitutes quorum Of the
House Of Representatives. will come up as i'm
portant matter for consideration at tho very opening
Of the rortysixth Congress- for the that with
the democrats in so slim majority and with two
vacancies already among the members elect. caused
the one by the death Of Mr. Smith. Of New
York. and the other by the death Of Mr..
Schleicher. of Texas. some close figuring
will DO necessary give the democrats convenient
working majority. 1t is even likely that Governor
Robinson will be asked to order special election i'm
meliatcly to fill the vacancy in tho Twelfth New
York district. This district. under ordinary cir
cumstances, is counted upon to send q democrat.
and tho Governor Of Texas may be given similar
hint. TO enable tho majority TO have
two more of their party hero s-as soon
possible. The absence of Representatives from these
districts and with four vacancies in the representa-
ton of the State Of California whose Congressional
election does not take place until September the pos
sble total attendance of members Is reduced to 2s7.
OF this number 144 is a quorum instead of the lat
which would be required should the quorum be con.
strued to mean q majority OF the possible total
membership There several rulings in favor of
the former Interpretation of the constitution suf-
hcent to make precedcnts for the present occasion
Every advantage Of this kind will naturally be
awaited Of by the democrats and 1t is asserted that
they shrcwd enough to prepare for this contin-
gency the other day when they got chance to
evoke ruling from Speaker Randall to
the above effect. the Speaker having in
turn quoted the ruling of the Thirty-seventh Con-
gress when in tho absence of Representatives from
the seeded States majority of the members elected
held to be quorum. This fact puts at rest.
it is thought the apprehension that with majority
constituted so smly with reference to the possible
entire membership of the House the democrats
would encounter diculty II not defeat in organizing
it,
SENATE REORGANIZATION.
In the reorganization Of the Senate IL is decided
that Senator Bayard will succeed Senator Morrill, as
chairman of tho Finance Committee. senator Thur
man will be chairman Of the Judiciary Committee
instead Of Senator Edmunds, and Senator Ran
loiph or Gordon chairman Of the Appropra-
tfons Committee instead Of Senator Window.
There thirty-nve standing committees
in tho Senate. Tho craftsmanship of
three of those will probably be given to the ropubli-
cans, and there thirty democratic Senator's who
have served some years and who entitled by
tom to expect chairmanships. There are thus chair
manships enough to go around. Among the cam
ddates for Secretary OF the Senate already in the
field are Colonel Birch. Of Tennessee; Harvey Wat
tcrson, of Kentucky, and Mr.. Buell.. of Missouri.
The New York herald., 1879-03-05
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

MOVEMENT OF NATIONAL vEssEIs-oRDERs.
wAsurSoroS March 4, 1879.
Dispatches to tho Secretary OF the Navy announce
that tho Richmond sailed from Gibraltar on tho 18th
Of February for Vile Franche. and that the Wy
oming arrived Ut Smyrna on the Soth of January.
is intended that the saratoga shall leave Wash
,ngton tomorrow for Hampton Roads. After re-
manning there two three weeks she win proceed
cruise 10 Madeira. the Canarics and Cape dc Verde
Islands.
Cadet Midshipman Albert Glcaves has bccn
dcrcd to the Plymouth at Boston. class of thirty
eight midshipmen has becn drccted 10 report 70
Commodore Tookcr. az the Naval Acadas0y, Tor e.
am,uasip pgellpaipSxy u prvSpottons
The New York herald., 1879-03-05

sustained BY the unanimous voice of this side (Ap-
plause on the democratic side.)
At this point. two O'Clock A. NJ. q message from
the Senate announced that the conference report
the Post Office Appropriation bill had been disagreed
TO and asking new conference.
FOSTER ExPLAINs
Mr.. FosrIn, trep.) H Ohio. remarked that the gen
tloman (Mr. Hewtt) had been u conferee the Army
bill alone. He (Mr. Fosterl had been conferce
both bills where these political questions lie
thought that be fully realized the importance of try
ing tho country the annoyance OF extra session
With that view no had offered what he thought was
fair basis Of compromise settlement that shat
tho republican side OF the House would agree 10 the
proposition embraced In the Army bill aud would also
that the democrats should rcccde from the clause
known rs the supervisors aud msrshals' clause.
Thoy had beeu however informed In conference Dy
their democratic friends that they could not yield
anything. he believed that II that basis of settle
inent had been agreed upon by hts democratic
himself cared but little about the proposition In
the Army bin Pcrhsps tho timo had come
esns nsn were 1Ss a. much in love with liberty liberty
HIS friend from New York Cfr. iewits. and he
had yet to learn that single yotcr had yet been
prevented by troops from voting. On the contrary
they had assisted hundreds and thousands Of poor
people to vote who otherwise could not havo voted
That had been It's effect. The republicans. however,
not quite ready to yield to all these demands.
He anxious as his friend from New York to
reach conclusion. The only propositions for set
tlcment had come from republicans. The
democrats had stood like adamant, refusing
to concede single thing. refusing to dot
"
passed by the democrats at the next session in
dependent measure aud then IL tho President vetoed
it, they could put IL In appropriation bill. There
would be election to be affected by II between now
1880 except In California and the republicans
were willing TO except California now There was
nothing the proposition except that the democrats
proposed to make issue upon IL and to cram IL
down the throats OF tho republicans by legislation.
After additional debate the vote taken tho
motion that the House insists its disagrccmcnts
and il was agreed II.
The seward impeachment was again three A. ny
akaYa md yptp waS IN Esu nu q rpSO lon-
The republicans again declined 10 voto, that thcre
was quorum voting.
Mr.. P0rrsR. (icin.l Of n. ", suggested 10 MIR.
Springer that he had performed his whole duty IN
the matter, and that ho should withdraw the
report.
After brfcf Discussion. in which there some
stormy passages. the House rcconsdercd the voto
ordering the previous question. and thus got rid Of
the subject.
POTTER COMMITTEE nEroRrs.
Mr.. POTTER, OF New York, then, at four A. NJ, pre-
ecntcd the report of the Committee on Election
Frauds, with the views OF the minority the views of
Mr. Butcr, and also report the cipher dispatches.
They were ordered printed.
Mr.. bLovSr, ldcml of "a. from The. Committee o6
Sharp County record., 1879-03-20
SHARP COUNTY.
HER CLIMATE, SOIL, ADVANTAGES
AND RESOURCES.

HER CLIMATE, SOIL, ADVANTAGES
AND RESOURCES.
Sharp county was established
bv the General Assembly OF
1868, and is bounded on the
north by the state Of Missouri,
on the east by Randolph and
Lawrence counties, on the south
by Independence county and
on the west by lizard and Fulton
counties. It's population is
about nine thousand. Since the
establishment Of the county all
Of the necessary public build
ings have been erected and are
paid for. The face Of the coun-
try is generally undulating,
though diversified with rich al
luvial bottoms and flat nplands.
In many places the hills are
lofty enough to be called noun
tains. The arabic lands are sus-
cepible Of producing large
yields Of cotton, corn, wheat,
rye, hay, oats, potatoes, tobacco
and field crops generally, while
vegetables OF nearly every kind
may be produced to great per
fection, and all fruits adapted to
the climate attain the highest
degree Of perfection underproper
culture. That portion Of the
land which is thought to be I'M
fit for cultivation, on account OF
the stones which lie principally
upon its surface, produces, each
year, a luXuriant crop OF wild
grass upon which large numbers
of cattle thrive and fatten dur
ing the summer months, and
which, in many places, could be
proftably saved as hay. On ac-
count Of the splendid range the
barrens afford, and their adapt
ability to the production Of the
tame grasses, stock raising and
sheep husbandry could be pur-
sued very proftably, especially
so on the lands last mentioned,
a large portion of which can be
had under the u. S. homestead
law for almost the asking.
While on this subject we may
add that we are informed by a
gentleman engaged to some eX-
tent in the wool business, that
the wool from the common grade
of sheep brings almost as good
a price in the market as that