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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
rllaen on the Political sitnnrior

The Washington Star publishes an
interview between Gov, Tilden and Con-
gresham Springer, of Illinois, which is
important.
"On Sunday, the 80 inst. Mr.. Sprin-
ger, at Governor Tilden's invitation, spent
the day with him at his country residence
ut YOnkers. MIR. Tilden spoke quite
freely with Mr. Springer on political mat
tors. MIR, Springer, in reply to the aues-
ton whether Mr.. Tiden was not moving
heaven and earth to secure the nomina-
ton in 1880, said:--
He did not impress me so. Indeed,
he told me that, whether he was the nonli-
nee or not he desired the only democratic
success, Mr.. Tilden is of the, opinion that
within the next four years the country
will be blessed with remarkable season
OF prosperity, that times will be easy and
that an impetus Will be given TO every
branch of trade and industry.
Now, said Tilden, L will tell you,
Mr. Springer, why it is important that the
democratic party should succeed, and why
desire its success above any personal
ambition may have to crafty. If the
democracy can ride into power On the
4
ing, 1t will remain 10 power indefinitely.
On the other hand. should the repubIi
cans retain power they are liable 10 bold
on for half century to come, Which
ever party WINS the next Presidency will
get the credit of the betterment Of the
condition of affairs which is slowly coming.
Another reason, Governor TlIden said
to Mr.. Springer, why he desired the sue
% eha.A aVe a. 4
cess would condemn the electoral fraud of
1876. L think, said MIR. Tilden, that
the inauguration OF President Hayes was
a blot upon the history Ut our country and
democratic success in 1880 will be an
expression by the people that they so
regard It. This | say, not because was
deprived OF an office to which | was hon
estly elected under the forms Of law, but
because l think that it will be fatal as
precedent IT, at the election in 1880. the
people people indorse it by continuing in
power party which perpetrated it.
Iilden Is enthusiastically for Ewing's
success. lie wants him elected and for
the reason that the Ohio verdict, If record.
ed tor the democracy, will be the entering
Wedge TO success in the greater campaign
which follows next year. Tilden told me
that the personal ambitions of men should
be sunk, and that the party as a unit
should give General Ewing its aid and en-
couraRement. lie thinks that the national
campaign OF 1880 will be one of the most
exciting known in political annals, aud that
the democracy cannot afford to lose a sim
gle point. Hence, laying aside the ques-
ton of candidates as to who should lead
the national ticket. he thinks the duty of
the hour is to support and encourage
Ewing in the splendid canvass he is max
ing, and to let the future take care Of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
A Sure, Simple and Reliable Cure

FoR DYSPEPSIA, LIVER AND KIDNEY COM
PLANTS AND GENERAL DEBILITY.
The writer was troubled for years with the above
complaints, and, after trying about all the Patent
Medicines and Doctors he could get at, and getting
no relief after spending hundreds of dollars, acci
dentsIly discovered simple cure, which is kept In
every household in the country, and all person
needs is to know how to use it. You are at liberty
to make all the inquiries You wish in regard TO the
advertiser, he is well known in Portland, Maine,
and prevailed upon to advertise it by the pco-
pie who had been cured by 1t If you wish to save
your money, send ONE DOLLAR to JOHN HAIR
PER, Box 1853, PORTLAND, Me, and get the receipt
by return metl, with full directions, and you will
always have il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15

If Maine, Ohio, California and New
York go democratic, which from the pres
ent outlook is highly probable, does any
one imagine there will be any show for
Republican success in 1880?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

T JOHN HANNAS, being Blacksmith by
Il = trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge. so that
could work it at better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different SUP
stances which offered the best prospect Of success;
1t was or one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had defect In three of my fingers, which we're
bent or ehnt up in my hand in such manner, by
the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily ayocation: l
could not handle my tools as wished, and often
thoughtI would have my fingers cut off to get
them out of the way, have used everything that
offered any hope of relief, but al TO no effect.
Well, say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the FORGE and of could not prevent its COM
ing in contact with my HANDS:
t took no notice of the effect it had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer,
grasped with my crooked hand, and much TO my
surprise 1 found my crooked fingers stralghten
could hardly believe my eyes. showed my
| hands to my wife and family, and general re-
/ joicing was the result.
| had neighbor living about a mile from my
shop who had a lame knee, caused by the CORDS
being contracted by rheumatism. sent him
bottle of Electro Silicon Liniment, and told MN 70
use it thoroughly. He did 80, and at the enc OF
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
| and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked just as it did In my case pr9ouSlng
perfect cure. gave it TO others OF my nelgnpors
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
| from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, sun
Joints, Burns, ETC., all of which 1t cured Wltnout
any trouble Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
liment would penetrate the skin OF man further
than any other substance, it occurred to me thai
it must be good for the horse and 1t has proved
itself one Of the very best applications in all ex
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.. &,
| ELMIRA,................ NEW YORK
az Price, SO cents per Large Bottles
Sold Wholesale:
FARRAND, WILLIAMS & CO., Detroit, Mich
j PARK q son, Cincinnati, o.
FULLER & FULLER, Who esale Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
WESTERLY UNION RAILROAD.

FOR RACINE q MILWAUKEE.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Oay tx press and Mat B;55AM R:05PM
Night Express. .10:3c 5:55 Az
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 :05 connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistlaln.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
NORTTAWE@T.

NoRTI4W Est.
Trains leave Rock Island as follows: Day Ex.
press at 8:55 m, arriving at Racine $50 m, and
Milwaukee 6:l5 M; Night Express at 80 p m,
arriving at Racine 900 m, and Milwaukee 9:l5
m, connecting at Fulton with Chicago d North
western Railroad for Morrison, Sterling and Dixon.
At FreepOrt with Illinois Central Railroad for Du-
buque, Lacrosse, and all points North. At BelOit
western Railway for Madison At Clinton juno
ton with the Western Division of the Chicago
Northwestern Railway for GAINESVILLE, Oshkosh and
Green Bay At Western Union Junction with the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway for Chi
cago and all Eastern points. At Milwaukee with
the Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul Railway for
Waukesha, GAINESVILLE, Madison, WATERFOWL, Por-
tage City, Kilbourn, Lacrosse Oshkosh, Minneap-
oils and ST. Paul Also with the Wisconsin Central
Railroad for Plymouth, Green Bay, Menasha, Ste
Yens Point and Ashland, And with the Milwaukee
Lake Shore & Western Railroad for Sheboygan,
ManitowOc, New L ,ndon and Cllntonvilie.
West bound trains leave Milwaukee Ct 7;15 m,
and 6:16 p m, making close connections for all
points in the West and Southwest.
This is the only line running through
Day Coaches and Sleeping Cars between
Milwaukee and Rock Island.
Passengers wishing to take the sleeper leaving
Rock Island at 1890 p m can do so any time after
z p IN. Passengers for Dubuque can th1s secure a
rest from p m until 100 a N.
Be sure that your tickets read via Western Union
Railroad.
Tickets on sale at all principal ticket offices.
For information regarding rates, routes, ETC., ad
| D. A OLIN, FRED WILD,
! GENT supt., Genl Ticket Ag't
| Racine, Wisconsin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
CURE YOURSELF!

Dr. Bohannans 'veeetabIe Curative is warranted to per-
msnently oil forms of spermst:orrhea senizsi
Weakness General Debility Impotenes and restores
"Lost Power, and brings back youthful Yfsor Of
those who have destroyed by sexual pzac
kces. weeks time. This rellst3 ~
has been used BY Dr. Bobannan in his private practice
vyer thirty years, known TO f In curing sr
the WORST CASES II gives vitality and impaEts eneEy
with wonderful effect 70 those niddeaged men wo fes
weakness beyond their years Its invgoratig properties
are felt at once. Young suffering from the conse
Quences Of that dreadfy destructive habit Of seAbus
can use this medicine with the assurance of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and elias
6cy Of spirits at once, acts directly the parts affect
ed soothing and healing tonic and anodyne to the
axeG seminal vescles irTa.I ducts .irlpareng power
and tone and restoring them TO their state the
as II the banefu habit had been INDUCED in The
ingredients are simple productions of naturebarks roots
herbs ETC. and are specific for the above diseases.
rf Price, tive Dollars. sent with full directions et u
- as4tssz 5or sale only at Dr.. G. j. BOhannEns Office
NO 61 North Fifth street, between Washington avenue and
Green Street, St Louis, No. Estabhshed ia 1851. -
EB Dr. BIS "freatise Special Diseases" which gives
cure, etc. of SYPHILIS SEMINAL WEAKNESS, Ere, set
FREE to any address upon receipt of one stamp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
d.. sHOREY'S
Kidney investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE CT ALL DISEASES
n of the Kidneys, Bladder, PROSTATE Portion
of the Urinary Organs, Irritation Of the neck Of
the Bladder. Burning Urine, Bright's Disease,
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion of The
Kidneys, Erick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Indam
alton of the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy OF the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pam in the
Region Of the Bladder, Pain IN the Back, Urinary
Calculus, Renal Colo, Retention of Urine, Ere
ouent Urnaton, Gravel in all its Forms, inability
oed in life The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine to its natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of the excessive use of lntox
icating Drink.
The following are among those diseases IN which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures IN disea-
SEES of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
C., B, b 9. 3. 3.
sccx ISLAND & prosIA RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.

sHoRTEsr ROUTE 70 THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LRAvB ARRIVE.
6 AS a IN Way Freight $50 a m F'ht & Accom'on
9I5 = Fast Express. 20 IN Mail and Express
2:25 IN Mail and Exp's. $50 8 Fast Express.
$50 " F'ht & Accom'n 4:45 Way Ere ght
The 1880 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with G & Q for points west: arriving at
GGlesburg at 500 m at Burlington 7:15 m; at
Keokuk 9:25 m; and at Quincy 8: 40 m; also
making close connection at Peor with B q W
and P & w roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
HIGH AUTHORITY.

Dr. W. E scorT, President OF the College of
Physicians Montreal, writes: II haye recommend
ed Coldens LEBIG's LIQU1D EXTRACT OF BEEF
and Tonic Invigorator the best preparation used
for DEBILITY, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, FEVER,
AGUE and Loss OF APPETITE" VAN setback q
STEVENSON, Druggists, Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST .........4: 45pm WEST. ...... 10: 80 m
GEO. NJ. Loosely, Agent, Rock Island.
A. KTMBALL, E. ST. JOHN,
GenI Supt Gen. Tiki u Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
COCK ISLAND 4 MERCER CO., 2. z.

leave Rock Island at 6: 100 a. m, and 1850 m.
Arriving at Gable st II 10 m, and 3: 05 p m.
leave Gable at $50 m, and AS m.
Arriving at Rock Island at S15 a. m, 100 .. m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
ELECTRIC BELTS

DIR. CheeYer's Electric Belt or RegeneTdtoT Is
made expressly for the Of arrangements OF the
provocative organs. Whenever any DEBILITY OF the gen
eatve organs occurs from whatever cause tne contl
uols stream OF ELECTRICIIY peT1neatlng through
the parts restore them to healthy acton ihere is
tested it, and thousands Of cures testified TO. Weak
ness IRON Indscreton lncapaeity Lack Of Ygor Ster-
ity in fact any trouble of these organs is cured Do
not conf0und this with Electric Belts advertised to
cure all Ills from head to toe THIS IS ~ me one
specified purpose, For circulars giving luz lnfOrIna
t:n address DIR. j. KAItR, or CHEENEK ELECIhIC
BELT CO, lob Washington Street. chicago, III
WOMEN suffering from any weakness or COM
w plant peculiar to their should SEND Tor circular
explaining Dr. Cheeyers Electric Appliance Tor Women
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-15
MASSASoTT HOUSE.

w ASSASO41 dOUSE.
NJ. 6 E. S. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The MsssasOit House near the Railroad Stations
was established in 1913 1t has been twice en-
larged, making it three times its original size and
thoroughly remodeed and refurnished. The large
airy sleeping rooms, furnished with hot and cold
water. are cxcelled by none in the country. Spec
ial attention paid to ventilation aud all sanitary
improvements. The proprietors are determined
that the world wide reputation Of the Massasoit
shall be maintained in eli respects.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21
HarHer's Magazine.
1879.
Illustrated.

me volumes Of the Magazine beoin
with the Numbers for juno and T,ece,,, ~, 4,
= eacp year When no time IS specified,
,aW MI pe understood that TIE subscriber
WISHES q begin with the current Number
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21
Motice.

In the matter of tie estate of David Mines, de-
ceased.
rit9ry. ,- -, ,r,I,,
e. estate of David Milnes. deceased. hSYins, ga
80 asd dav of october A. n. 1878. duly preseatsd
to this Probate G0ir: petition in due form Veri,
ned by her OATH praying for an order OF sale oi si'
the real estate ana personal property OF said de-
ass5 fnr te v,1roSes therein set forth, II is there
re ordered by the Judge of said Court shsS ail
persons interested in the estate ei SAID aeeeasa s
near before the said Probate Court on saturday '4e
asi day of November, A. y. 1873. az eleven 0 CLOCK
in the forenoon said day. at the court room OF
saia Probate Court in Idaho Caty, County 81
n 10 show cause why an order should n9t ee
Granted Ia the said Exeeutrix 70 sell all the rea es
tate and personal property Of the SAID ceceaea AZ
public or private sale. and that COPY 9 'is
Ia ,,rhlsfea st LEAST four successive wseAs IN tne
..Idaho semi.weekly world pewsp&3'er ptili.eS
snd published in idaho City, Boise eeSi1sS' lr az"
teIAi''A' =. Probate Judge.
IpAKs cf.r, October aith. A. D. 1878.
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21

ANNA DIcEINsoN's new draina is a
gushing, jolly old maids play. liwas
written for herseiiff aud john MeCul-
Tough. In he first act she hugs him
three times, in the second Eve asnles.
the third is continuous hug, and in
the fourth sac dies in his arms If the
play is success, look out for stam-
pede of old maids for the stage.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21

saa il BrtE Bdins Adjoining aasqse HalI. HsII Stree
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sNrra week in your owa town. S. onths iree.
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21

ZACH CHANDLER has been unanimous
ly nominated for the United States
Senate by the Republican caucus Of
the Michigan Legislature.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1879-02-21
5aaha 5emi- ~ sehIg iEIuFIa

HEHAN JONES. BUSINESS MANAGER.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-03-06
Silk Photographs.

1t is stated that firm of silk manu-
facturcrs i'll Lyons have succeeding i'll
obtaining photographs upon silk. Ever
since the discovery of that wonderful
art efforts have many times and oft been
made to secure the result that has at
last been realized. Under the circum-
stances, it can scarcely cause surprise
that the process has not been divulged,
though there is ground to believe that
the prints are made with salts Of silver.
Several pieces of silk have been exhib-
tied with variety of Photographic pic
lures printed on them, some Of them be-
ing large medallions Of paintings by the
old masters. If the Lyons firm succeed
in establishing new industry, surely
no one will grudge tn, III that need of
praise to which, indeed, whatever may
be the final outcome of their invention,
they are already entitled Cassell's
Magazine.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-03-06

A remarkable instance of the increase
in the fisheries of region, from agencies
only indirectly those of man, has lately
been brought to light on the coast Of
France. A vessel loaded with so-called
Portuguese oysters was wrecked six or
seven years ago on the sand bar, at the
mouth Of the river Gironde, and its con-
tents were scattered in the water. They
seemed to find it a suitable abode, as it
has recently been ascertained that they
have multiplied to an extraordinary de-
gree. All the rocks along the coast for
twenty-four miles are covered with oys-
tiers, Of which 6O,OOO,OOO were gathered
in 1875, 100000 in 1876, and $780,
100000 in 1877. Of these the green
ones bring readily fifteen cents per
dozen, by the Wholesale in Paris, while
white oysters from the same place are
worth two or three times as much.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-03-06
Rich Mems Sons.

The President of one of the largest
banks said to lis day or two since, that
"a rich mans son had just left his place,
and he was the last man of the kind he
would ever employ. The man was faith
full honest, and fulfilled intelligently
and well all the duties required of him;
but Just as he had become accus-
toned to his work, he found out it was
too combining, and raw clerk had to be
put in his place A bad look this for
rich young men; but it is the old story
repeated for the thousandth time. If
rich mems sons will not endure the
drudgery by which nearly all their faith
ers secured money and position, they
must take secondary place in the next
generation; and oftener they drop out of
sight amid the idle, worthless herd, if
indeed, they escape the association with
loafers and criminals. What say the
labor reformers to facts like these, for
facts they are beyond question. Nearly
every man in any leading position in the
community began life poor. Let the
sons of rich men take warning and go to
work honestly and faithfully every day
if they hope to fill the positions honora-
bly, held by their fathers.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-03-06
Kleptomaniac Brains.

The Louisville Courier ournal says:
Since it has been discovered that Dion
Boucicault borrowed his version OF Clar.
issa Harlowe from play produced in
London in 1916 perfect avalanche OF
criticism and blame has descended upon
the prolific author OF 400 plays" 1t is
just nov discovered that 500 Of these
plays are "out and out plagiarisu0k y
If he had only gathered up old iron from
the roadside and converted it into useful
and beautiful articles. no one would have
made an outcry. but to scrub up already
"beautiful and useful articles" slightly
discolored by time. and palm them of
for his own invention. is a little TOO
much. Many Of Shakespeare's pays
are founded upon an English
monks rendition Of the French monks
rendition Of the ''Ges,a Romanorum," an
assortment Of Oriental and German tales,
come down from, heaven only kno~s
where. The fact is. authors copy each
oher fifteen or twenty deep. until there
is no tracing the idea 10 its far away. orig
inal fountain head. Charles Reade was
accused by Mrs. Southworth Of copying
her plot in "foul Play" A story Of
Thomas Hoods called the "Sicil,an Low.
ers" includes the whole plot from which
it is likely both Of these writers obtained
the framework Of their stories.