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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R. r.

our Palace Cars is a SMOKING. SALOON whers
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers at all points crossed bythis line and
transfers are avoided at Council Bluffs Leaven-
worth and Atchison, connections being made In
Union depOtS.
THE PRINCIPAL R r. CONNECTIONS OF THIS
GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS
AtSHICAGo, with all diVerging lines for the East
and South.
At ENGLEwOOD, with the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern and PittsburZ, Ft.Waync x Chicago X. Rds
At WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with PittsDurE, Gin
Cinnati * ST. Louis r. k.
ALA SALE, with Illinois Central R. r.
AtPEORIA, with p, p. 4 j. p, l.. 4 d.; |. 3. Il w;
III. Midland: and T.. p. & W Railroads.
At ROCK ISLAND, with Western Union II. r. and
Rock Island Peoria Railroads.
AT DAVENPORT, with the Davenport 4 North
Western II. Il.
At WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington Cedar
Rapids Il Northern Il. r.
AtGRINNELI. with Central r. r. of Iowa.
At DIS MONIES, with ID. NJ. Il Ft. Dodge X. II.
at OMAHA, with Il. & Mo. r. II. II. lin Neb.l
AtCOLCNBCS JUNCTION, with Burlington. Cedar
Rapids n Northern X. X.
At oTTUMwA, with Central K. r. of Iowa: st.
Louis Kan. City i Northern and c. b. & .. X. Rds.
At KEOKCK, with Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw:
Wabash, and st. Louis, Keokuk 81 NV X. Rds.
At BEVERLY, with Kan. City st. J. 4 {. b. r. r..
At ATCHISON, with Atchison, Topeka & Santa Re;
Atchison Il Neb- and Cen. Br Union Pacific X. Rds.
At LEAVENwoRTH- with X. p and r. Cen K. kds
ORIA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL BLUFFS,
Great Rock island ROute.'' are sold by all
ada.
ome ticket Office, address,
Z. ST. JOHN.
Genl Tkt. and Pass'er ACT,
Chicago, II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Trains leave Rock Island as follows: Day Ex
press at 9:t5 N, arriving at Racine $50 n, and
Milwaukee 6:15 D H.; Night Express at 10:3C p m,
arriving at Racine 300 a IN, and Milwaukee S:l5
m, connecting at Fulton with Chicago g. North
western Railroad fer Morrison, Sterling and Dixon
At Freeport with Illinois Central Railroad for Du-
buque, lacrosse and all points North At Beloit
with the Madison Division of the Chicago & North
ton with the Western Division of the Chicago 81
Northwestern Railway for GAINESVILLE, Oshkosh and
Green Bay At Western Union junction with the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Tor Chi
cago and all Eastern points. At Milwaukee with
the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St Paul Railway Tor
Waukesha GAINESVILLE, Madison, Waterfront, Por-
tage City, Kilbourn, Lacrosse. Oshkosh, Minneap-
oils and st. Paul. Also with the Wisconsin Central
Railroad for Plymouth, Green Bay, Menasha, Ste
vens Point and Ashland, And with the Milwaukee
Lake Shore & Western Railroad for Sheboygan,
Manitowoc, New l. ,ndon and Chntonville.
West bound trains leave Milwaukee ct 7:15 m,
and 6l5 IN, 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.
Be sure that your tickets read via Western Union
Railroad
Tickets on sale at all principal ticket offices.
rOt information regarding rates, routes, etc., ad
D. A. oLIN, FRED WILD,
Gen' Supt., Gent Ticket Agt,
Racine, Wisconsin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Middle-Aged Men.

Of the to age Of hi5y or 6S,ty ysa 5s
VINO H.G - ofron accompanied by slight smart
me Dst tn-niTg scns4ton and weakening the sys
i ,n VI in manner that the patient cannot account
iof' on Mi oftrn be found aud sometimes small
sea, y NJ albumen will appear, or the color will
a of. rim or mkish hue, again changing to
Pc G ar5 torpid appearance There are many men
,f5 die Of this difficulty ignorant OF the cause
N WIZ /. the second stage of seminal weakness
Tu'I fee will guarantee perfect cure IN all
u "a and healthy restoration Of the genlto-
ur!nsry organs
OFFICE UOURS-S to /, . to 6, T 8.
.,,,.,.,.s nrornptIy answered. and correspond
al canfdeItisl. Address Lock Box 2Go, Dayen-
port, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Ynnng Men

o. suffering from the effects OF youthful fol-
VINO ar io,Siscrstions, should avail themselves OF
S' greatest boon ScE sd S at the sa atsT St 'q IT,
iefnE o Hundred Dollars for every case OF semi.
forfeit JnS or private disease Of any kind or
nal WessH.n,ybicb he undertakes and fails to cure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
The 99ailg Argns,

L WOULD sCoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE IF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY HAD SECURED MY SEAT BY
FRAUD. President Samuel j. Tlden.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Silver Wedding.

The twenty-ffth anniversary Of the wedding
of Capt. Samuel B. Soule and wife was eele-
brated at his residence on the fore-side Of Var
mouth on Friday evening last. Notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable condition Of the roads over
two hundred guests responded to the invita-
ton and assembled at his house. The occasion
was one long to be remembered by all present.
Twenty-Five years ago Capt. Soule married his
wife, then young German girl of sixteen who
came over with him from 'Ethe fatherland."
The numbers 1854 and 1879 were tastefully ar
ranged over the mantle in green and gold,
Some handsome presents decorated the table,
among which were conspicuous silver ice
pitcher, sugar urn, creamer, spoon-holder,
knives, &c, &c.
A bountiful repast was provided for the oc-
casion and much general hilarity and good
feeling prevailed. The music of the piano and
singing by DR.. Burbank and others, added tc
the interest OF the evening. Old-fashioned
tunes were called into roquistion, among
which Coronation was sung in manner be-
fitting the occasion.
Rev. Joseph Torrey, Pastor OF the FRS
Church of Yarmouth, made some very appro
pirate rGnlaIhS NutCl W6io loS'oHuO0 " Al "
felicitous manner by Capt. Soule. He referred
to the great Cathedral of st. Petersburg whose
ponderous doors were opened only once in
twenty-five years Then the people went up
and down the mouldy aisles and out into thu
open air, many Of tn en- never to enter its por-
tails again. So this silver wedding can never
again occur to him, but we hope and trust tina
they may both live to celebrate their golden
wedding in an equally pleasant and agreeable
manner 4
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Aroostook Notes.

OHLRhAN MILD, I)SS. w.
1t so often occurs that nothing but a death
has happened here to relate, that / feel like
excusing myself from forwarding the ITEM
Our vicinity has been visited by diphtheria
and scarletina very much for more than
year past. Many of the young have been
taken away. But most affecting case has
recently transpired in town. The family OF
Mr.. John G. Steele was attacked with diph-
liberia recently, and five beautiful, bright chill
dren, all he had except the eldest de"silter'
married and away from home, were taken
away from him in a little more than two weeks.
Minnie, aged about years; Alice, aged {;
Willie, aged 8; Nellie, aged II, and Joseph,
aged Il. This last boy when takenill did not
wish to live but preferred to so with the 9TH
ers Truly their home is left unto them DESC
late, and what adds to the distress OF the az
Fiction sympathzing friends and neighbors
who have little ones do not dare to call on the
bereaved and stricken parents to shed the
Christian sympathy and love they so much
need. In several other families one has been
taken by the dreaded disease.
The autumn has passed very quietly with US
in Aroostook. There is very little frost in the
ground and farmers could plow well nigh up
to Thanksgiving day. We have had two blasts
of snow but rains have soon followed, so that
we have no sleighing now, but the swamps are
well filled with water and the lumb ermen
who have got into the woods will find it good
going as soon as it freezes Grain is turning
well and business is good. Our people are
looking on to see if the oflice-grab inaugurated
by our officials is to prove a success. 1t is all
in the interest Of reform Of course. Nobody
doubts it. l.. IL. q.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Church Festivals.

Remember the Church Circle will hold one
of its attractive Christmas sales in State street
chapel Thursday. All must go and enjoy the
supper served by ladies so famous for provid-
ing
The ladies connected with the Congress
Square Union advertise q fair and loyee Tues
day and Wednesday, afternoon and evening,
to be held in the vestry of, the Universalist
church. It is intended to make this very
sociable affair for all who may attend Among
other novelties viii be fern table, at which
some lovely Christmas decorations may be
found. Little Buttercup will be in attendance
to deliver the articles from the five cent tree,
and the Gypsy will be ready to officiate at the
tree of fate.
The Ladies Circle and Young Peoples Aid
Society of the Second Parish will hold then
annual Christmas sale on Wednesday and
Thursday next at the vestry. Lunch each
day at 2; supper at 6 O'Clock; refreshments
and ice cream during the day. Turkey supper
Thursday evening.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
WINTER COASTING.
Loss of the Winnie Weston and Damage
to the P. S. Lindsey.

Sunday evening the fishing schooner Winnie
Weston Capt York, attempted to make Port
land harbor. 1t was showing at the time, but
the captain and crew had no difficulty in maxi
ing the Cape lights about O'Clock They then
ran for Portland Light, but, according to their
story, were deceived by light in house on
Shore and ran for it, The result was they
struck on Broad Cove rock. They had but
just time to jump into dories and pull for
shore when the vessel went to pieces. The
crew, eleven in number, lost all but what they
stood in. The vessel was owned by e. H.
Chase, was IS tons burden and built in 1867
She was valued at $4,000, and insured. The
cargo $4,000 haddock, was all lost, and was
valued at 81 ,000
The Boston Journals Portsmouth cores
pondent telegraphed that paper yesterday that
the schooner West Falmouth, Capt Frohock,
of Lincolnville, Me-, arrived at that port Sat
urday morning in tow of tug Ann, with head
gear gone and other damage sustained through
collision with the P. s. Lindsey, of Portland,
while on the way from Portland The collision
took place off Boon Island. The Lindsey lost
her head gear. She is also in Portsmouth har-
Dor.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16

Superior Court.

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEf.
NroSDAY.-James MeGlinchy VS.. Simon Rosen-
burr. Assumpst upon an account annexed to re-
cover S22. so alleged to be due for rent of store.
Defense-that after defendants failure he COM
promised this claim with another with plalntlH.
Decision reserved.
d. w. Fessenden for plaintiff.
- T., b. Bennett for defendant.
1,eratt Downs eft al VS. City of Portland. AS
sumpsit to recoverthe sum OF S64o alleged 10 pc
due on contract for furnishing granite Tor the fore
street wall. -. . ,,a1
The plaintiff claims that the contract, verD ga
one provided for the measurement OF the stone az
ter it was laid in the WALL that afterwards IL became
impossible to measure it in that way on account o.
other stone entering into the construction OF ine
wall and it was measured solid the teams, tne
engineer telling plaintiff that the increase should be
estimated on final settlement; the plalntlH claims
that the difference between the solid measure ana
wall measure would average about three feer on d
cube yard-in other words that cubic of stone
will lay thirty cubic feet of wall, and that by the
terms of the contract he is entitled to this increase
which at So per yard, the price paid for the stone
amounts to S640. The plaintiff admits having re-
ceived full payment for the stone measured sold.
The defendants put in receipts signed by the plain
tiff and the last one is receipt III full with an en-
dorsement on the back in Mayor buffers nanu-
writing that the bill is approved on the condltloa
that il is in full for all claims against the city on ac
count of granite furnished the Fore street wall Mr.
Greely chairman of the subcommittee on the wall
testified that the endorsement was on the pill before
# was signed by plaintiff. The plaintiff, Downs,
COWS the endorsement called to his atten-
tion and that Mayor Butler told him the receipt
would he no bar to his claim for increase in meas
,Irenent The case is suspended to await the testl
monV Of Hamilton. one of the plaintiffs, who is out
OF the CITY. Mr. Goodwin, the City Engineer, has
not testified, ,.n
Anthoine-S. C. Strout for plaintiffs.
" " c. Hale, City Solicitor.
Court adjourned until half past nine in the morn
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Yarmouth.

Mr.. L. R. Cook, the popular druggist at the
Upper Village makes good display Of fancy
goods for the Holidays, His stock includes a
great variety of both useful and ornamental
articles suitable for Christmas and New Years
gifts. Mr.. Cook keeps one of the finest stores
in town and it is worth ones time to tax ca
look at his array Of choice goods. W. NJ
Walker at the Upper Village and M. c. Mer-
rill at the Falls are also displaying a good as
sortment of Christmas and New Yeas goods.
The North Yarmouth Academy, Mr.. E. R.
Goodwin Principal, commenced its Winter
term yesterday (Monday) with full attend
ance.
The First Parish Social circle meets this
week at the residence of Mr. Henry Hutchins
on Wednesday afternoon and evening. "A
large attendance is desired, and all those con-
nected with the society are cordially invited to
be present. A picnic supper will be served at
the usual hour. b. ID. A.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
A Mysterious Disappearance


S. Frank Ilongobardi, who has kept cigar
mandatory, also fruit and candy store on
Middle street near Free, is in trouble financial
ly, and has left town. For some time past his
financial sky has not been the brightest, and
D. W. Scribner, Esq, has been endeavoring to
fix things up for him. Saturday Mr.. Scribner
was in the store and looked over his stock for
the purpose of making an estimate of its
probable value, and found quite an amount on
hand. Monday morning Longobardi was to
meet him at his Office, but failed to come to
time Mr.. Scribner then went to the store af-
ter him but could not find him, but he did find
an empty store nearly. The fellow some time
between Saturday evening and Monday morn
ing had removed nearly everything of value,
and the strangest part of it is, he had done it
without attracting anybody's attention. Later
developments showed that he had left town
taking all his property he could lay his hands
on, even to the sheets on his bed. What little
of value the fellow had left behind was sci zed
upon by Constable S. D. Hall, who placed no
less taan five attachments on the stuff
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
McCABE's LECTURE.
Fisk,s Clothing Store.

Mr.. G. D. B. Fisk is one Of the most enter
prising Of our tradesmen. He seems to see in
stinctively what the people want and sells it to
them at as low prices as possible. He keeps
on hand one Of the largest stocks of ready
made clothing in the city, and it is astonishing
: to see the difference between the material and
style of the garments he has on hand and those
that used to be offered by ready-made clothiers
ten or fifteen years ago. A man or boy walks
into Mr.. Fisk's store, purchases suit and
emerges a fashionably dressed individual, in
good textures and material, which have cost
a maryellously small sum. Every style Of gar
ments can be found, from an ulster to pea
Jacket.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Our Foreign Trade.

The Boston Advertiser of yesterday says Mr..
Alexander, the agent Of the Cunard Line of
steamers knowing the importance Of Boston
as port has succeeded in interesting foreign
capitalists who will put on splendid line of
steamers between that port and London.
Is tia fact that the people at the West are
looking to Portland for an outlet for their in
creasing produce, having acknowledged this to
be the best port in the country and having faci-
lities for shipment that cannot be found else
where,
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
"RUN TO JARLEY's. -

run TO FARLEY S.
An eager crowd and brisk sale Of tickets at
the box office of the Portland Theatre, indi-
cate full house this evening. This is as we
anticipated. The remembrance Of our charm
ing Mrs. farley is always pleasing one to
those who have been refreshed by her brilliant
wit and sparkling hamor. Of all the charact-
ers in her repertoire we most admire this i'm
personation. She has made it entirely her own
by reason Of her keen appreciation of the
spirit Of Dickens immortal creation. 1t is
now three years since the performance has
been given in Portland, and we are assured
that this will positively be the last opportunity
to see her wonderful collection. There IS
something unique in this entertainment The
sight of these figures in their fantastlcs eX-
planned by the only and original Mrs. Jariey,
and wound up and set in motion by Hyeried
lackeys, is extremely ludicrous There are to
be three chambers of statuary; historical,
comical and NEUROLOGICAL. In each OF these
we shall find enough to edify, amuse and in
struct, because Mrs. farley never lets an OPP
portunity for gratuitous instruction. pass I'M
occupied. But we are not urging tins Tor the
sake of obtaining an audience for Mrs. Jarley
That is assured, for isn't she the pet OF the
Nobility and Gentry?" We simply wish to
announce that few more good seats yet re-
main and can be obtained by early application
at the box office of the theatre. Before the
wax works the famous comedietta Two Flats
and a Sharp will be given by the same mem
bers of the Thursday Night Club who rendered
it last year at their rooms.
swEpENBoRGIAN ENTERTAINMENT.
The third of tho series of Swedenborgian
entertainments is to be given tonight al the
vestry on New High street. 1t will consist of
a Christmas essay, giving the origin of the
festival, with selections from eminent poets
Vocal and instrumental music will also be
given By accomplished performers.
THE CALIFORNIA MINsTRELs.
The California Minstrels viii appear at
Music Hall tonight. An exchange says:
From the notices given in advance Of them,
people expected a first class entertainment,an
they were not disappointed. The performers
worked with a will, and round after round OF
applause greeted their efforts. Their jokes
were all new, their singing was excellent; in
deed, it is seldom so many good vocalists are
found in one troupe, and their burlesque act
ing was far ahead Of anything we have had for
some time The dancing Of the Great Eight,
was perfect and they moved to the strains OF
the excellent music OF the orchestra with
clock-work precision. The burlesque mo
Pinafore'' concluded the entertainment, and
was rapturously received Should they come
this way again rousing reception will be CIV
en- them.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16

Damp and nasty yesterday. The atmosphere
full Of melting snow. Mercury $40 at sunrise,
$50 at noon, $50 at sunset; wind northeast and
north.
Please send blankets and comforters to the
Friendly Inn.
There is to be o meeting OF real estate owners
at Cahoon Block Tuesday evening.
We have received from w. e. Chandler,
III Middle street, the double holiday number
of the Folio for January.
The corridors of the Preble and United
States Hotels were well filed with Changers
last night.
Mr.. A. NJ. Sawyer had to kill a horse be-
longing to a Mr.. Nixon as the poor animal ran
nail into its foot, and the flesh had suppur-
ated.
The pupils OF the "Free Hand Glass" are
notified that on and after wednesday even
ing, December II, 1879, this class will meet on
Wednesday evenings instead Of Friday even
ings as heretofore.
A special meeting of the visiting committee
of the w. G. Association will be held at the
Home, 26 Spring street, Wednesday, Deem
Der 18th, at p. m. The quarterly meeting Of
and place.
The captain of the NJ NJ. Chase, of this port,
has been selling kerosene from the bonded
cargo of the vessel at Fort Mulgrave, thus
making him q smuggler and the customs Off
GERS there have seized the vessel and captain.
The owners here (who were innocent in the
matter)-Messrs. e. I'll. Chase & Co., will
settle the affair by paying 800 fine.
A chap in one of the villages on the line of
the Ogdensburg went to the Town Clerk and
entered his intentions Of marriage. The law
required five days notice before the issuing of
the license. The day after the intentions
were recorded another chap ran off with the
girl and they were married in another State,
and now the cheated lover blows up the Town
Clerk for enforcing a law that enables another
fellow to get his sweetheart.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 16.



NAV be obtained at the Periodical Depots of \. G
Fessenden, Marquis Brunei y Co., Andrews, Arm n
strong Cox, Wentworth, Hodsdon, Hayden, w. 4
Morris, corner Exchange and Fore ST.. Welander
Boston & Maine Depot, and Chisholm Bros, on all
trains that run out of the city.
Saco. of L. Hodsdon and II. B. Kendrick.
Bath, of j. O. Shaw.
Lewiston and Auburn, of Richard Foss.
Biddeford, f. M. Durham.
Brunswick B. G. Dennison and W. II. Marrett
Richmond, G. A. Beale:
Weodford's Corner, II. Moody.
CUMBERLAND Mills, A. W. G. Cloudman.
Gorham, j. Irish.
Saccarappa at the Post Office
Rockland O. c. Andrews and E. r. Spear.
Damarisc tia E. W. Dunbar
Freeport w j. Parker.
Thomas n, j. Delano.
Vnalha ri B. Lane.
Waldob G. Bliss.
Wiscass {, iibbs g. Rundle+
Yarmou Il, c. L. Coombs.
Auburn \, r. Foss.
Lisbon, G. e. Judkins.
Hallowell, Ii. II. Allan.
Augusta, +. Pierce.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16
Personal.

DR.. d. FL. Ordway has ully recovered, and is
now attending to his patients as usual.
Hon. Charles A. White, State Treasurer, is
at the Falmouth.
Mr. III. B. Brown has just opened a room for
the reception of visitors which has been hand
sonely frescoed by Hughes. The coloring and
tints are particularly unique. The bordering
of the apartment presents portraits of various
celebrated artists. Relieving the walls are
beautiful pictures Of foreign scenes
Samuel Bliss of Freeport, aged 81 years, died
yesterday from shock of paralysis sustained
last Friday. Mr. Bliss was staunch Republic
can, and had been a representative in the
Legislature from his native town. He had
been a subscriber to the PRESS from its start.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16

PULPIT AND PLATFORM.
PROF.. MoRsE,S LECTURE.

Tomorrow evening we shall have the
pleasure of listening to Prof. Morse, and seeing
him make his wonderful blackboard sketches
1t is difficult to believe when listening to his
easy language and noticing his winning way
upon the platform that he eyer needed train
ing in these things. H appears rather to
have been born to lecture and to draw chalk
sketches without effort. There are some Of
us however who remember how we pitied the
poor boy, nearly twenty years ago, in one OF
his very first attempts. Flushed, confused,
unable to remember his opening sentence he
only saved himself from utter failure by read
ing a page or two from a book. Then after
his voice had become natural and his knees
strong enough to be trusted he went on. 1t
did not need prophet to foretell that he
would succeed, but it was long and dreary
day before his name was made, and the world
of science had recognized his genius and push
ed him to the front. 1t is pleasure for his
many friends to have him return as he does
now, still a young man, but with a reputation
that is more than national and one of which
mis- native city can well afford to boast.
AcCABE's LECTURE.
Chaplain McCabe's lecture will commence
at 7.45 Thursday evening. One of the
Chaplain's songs viii be worth the price of
admission.
The Portland daily press., 1879-12-16

A large proportion Of children who die early
are those whose brain development is unusual
ly large in comparison with the body. Why
is this? Simply because the functions OF the
body are too frail to supply the waste going on
gence. Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites is SO prepared that it imparts the
vital principle directly to the brain, while it
assists in developing vigorous and robust
body. decloI&t~W