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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
TWELVE GOOD REASONS
WHY THE
NonaD's Suffrage Stove Polish
Is PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,

Is PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,
First-It is the LARGEST package of Stove Polish
Ia the world.
Second-It is the KEATEsT.
Third-Ttis composed entirely of PURE EAST In
Ola PLUMBAao.
Fourth-It WILL cover more surface and is con-
sequently CHEAPER than any other kind.
Fifth-It is NOT ADULTERATED with cheap Amer
can or German lead, or other worthless substance
to give it weight.
Sixth-It is FREE from OBJECTIONABLE sILvERY
LUsTRE such as is easily furnished by greese dirt
Seventh-It produces the MOST ENDURING JET
BLACK GLOSS of any polish ever offered to the public
Eighth 1t makes NO DUST and requires LESS
LABOR In polishing,
Ninth-It will polish any stove, HOT OR COLD, as
soon as applied, and requires no mixing with var
nish or naptha, nor does any such deleteIioue in
gredient enter into its composition.
Tenth-It DOES NOT BURN upon the stove and is
free from all Objectionable smell.
Eleventh. WILL POLISH sHEETIRoN, and pre-
serve it from rust
Twelfth-It is the HANDsoMEsT POLISH in the
world.
Hence, every Woman wants 1t.
MANUFACTURED ONLY By TIE
Phoenix Manufactu'g Co.,
TAUNTON, ....................MA MASS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR.
=EE For sale by all Druggists ane;Grocers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
"Ef You Ever Marr7"

And have a family of children running
about the house. making the time pass
pleasantly both to parents and children,
and should discover at any time that one
of those bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked children
ness, Difficult Breathing, or any Affection
of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs,
leading to Consumption, our advice is, go
imm ediately to some druggist and get a
bottle of "HALEs HONEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR" an article which, we under
stand, was used for years in the private
practice of DR.. HALE, celebrated physi-
clan of Europe, to the entire satisfaction
of his patients. This article, we under
stand, is now manufactured, according to
the original recipe, by Q. n. CRITTENToN
of No. Sixth avenue, New York, who is
now sole owner and proprietor, he having
paid very large amount of money for the
right Of same, and from what we hear he
is selling very large quantities. In fact,
he has had to enlarge his laboratory and
increase his help to supply the constantly
increasing demand, which is good evidence
of how the article is appreciated. Every
mother is we'll aware of the medical quail
ties of HONEY and HORERoUND in sooth-
ing and scattering all irritatious and infia-
nations, and that the TAR BALM cleGnses
and heals the throat and air passages lead
ing to the lungs. FiUe additional ingre-
dents in this article keep the organs cool,
moist and in healthful action. Our ad-
vice is, let no prejudice keep you from
trying this medicine of famous doctor,
who has saved thousands of lives with il
in his large private practice. 1t is sold by
all druggists at so cents and ST. per bottle,
and at CRITTENToN' Central Medicine
Warehouse, 7 Sixth avenue. New York
City. Great saving to buy large size.
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS cure in ont
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

means are resorted to the emergency itself
must be an extraordinary one.
We submit that this sort Of business is not
only foolish, but inexousable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

ELIXIR OF HONEY. The great remedy
for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis,
whooping -cough, Group, and all lung
diseases.
GENTS: The Elixir of Honey I ordered
for my wife has proved a great blessing
to her. l advise all suffering people to
use Elixir of Honey; they will find it just
as recommended.
A. MURDOCH, Tompkinsville, Ky.
Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
DR.. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms
and Convulsions, and all Nervous Diseases.
For sale by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

Republican Congressman Condemned.
We are pleased to see the more sensible
republican papers condemning the filIibus-
terlDg of the republicans in congress, and
with their returning sense they should also
condemn the minority for attempting to
defeat the will of the majority. When it
was understood that the republicans would
attempt to prevent any new legislation the
Inter Ocean bristled up and said:
The fillibusteriDg suggestion is unwise
and lmpolltlc, and 1t is amazing that it
should be seriously contemplated 1t will
weaken the party that permits it for such
a purpose. and will certainly be disapprov-
ed by the people. It is the undeniabIe
right OF legislator to introduce bill. No
matter how crazy he may be, or how RI
diculous the measure he proposes, he has
been chosen to his place in congress by his
people, and be can be suppressed only by
the regular methods and in the regular
way. Unusual and revolutionary means
to prevent so simple right as the intro
ductlon of a bill are worse than the evil
sought 20 be prevented.
So it is the republicans who are adopting
Revolutionary" measures Strange how
the very thing charged upon democrats
should be done by republicans. The same
paper further says:
1t was certainly one of the most stupid
movements that could have been made.
auu Will be repented only at the peril al
'h9 M meh OF the party undertaking il. =
"A, ne country sends copgressmen n
"ashington TO vote; not to stand on thei,
neaus or play tricks with the Sergeant-st.
arms The minority in legislative nod,
are not expected to carry or defeat Mas
ures save by the regular methods lawfnlI,
constituted, and whenever extraordinar1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST .-........4:45 p m WEST. lO:SO 10
GEO. M. LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island
A. KIMBALL. E. ST. JOHN,
Gen'l Supt Gen. Tiki q Pass' Agl'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

The following changes in the standing
committees of the United States Senate
has been effected by Mr.. Hoar retiring
from the Committee on Agriculture, and
Mr.. Cameron wis. from the Committee
on Routes to the Seaboard. Mr.. Bell, Of
New Hampshire, was appointed to gil
both Of these vacancies, and Mr.. Lamar,
of Mississippi, was appointed to ill a
vacancy on the Committee on Education
and Labor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
G.. g. q @. E. e,
socx ISLAND b rzosIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LRAVR ARRIVE.
ZOO m Way Freight. 2:30 m F'ht g. Accom- on
9:15 - Fast Express. 100 D m Mail and Express
IS m Mail and Exp's. $50 - Fast Express.
$3.50 " F'ht q Accom'n 4:45 Way Ere ght.
The 80 m train makes close connection at
Galva with @ & Q for points west; arriving at
Galesburg at 100 m at Burlington 7:15 p m; at
Keokuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy $40 p m; ALEC
and T P & w roads for all points east and south.
ROCK ISLAND b MERCER CO., Z. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 100 g. m. II 80 N, and 3:1O
pm. Arriving at Gable at II 10 o m, 1:5U p m,
and los m.
leave Cable at $50 m, 10 Is and S:15 p m,
Arriving at Rock Island at Sis a. m, 2:3O p m.
and 80 m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
Railroad Time Table,
CHICAGO. Rocx lsLAA. b PACIFIC 9. 3
TIME TABLE. JANUARY i. 1879.

n WESTWARD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

A correspondent Of the Chicago MORT
ing Herald says From carefully
computed detective statistics. it is be-
leved that there are between $4,000 and
$4,000 members oflthe Molly Mcguire or
ganizstion in Pennsylvania who only
await the commencement Of a general
miners strike to Inaugurate a great and
terrible revolution"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
FROM
Eminent WILMER BRITON,M.D.
MD

I have used Coden's LEIBIG'S LIQUID EX-
TRACT OF BEEF and Tonic InEigorator in my
practice, and have been much grathed with the re-
suit As a TONIC in all cases Of INDIGESTION
DEBILITY and WE KNESS, AN EMIA, CHLO-
ROSIS, &C 1t CAN NOT BE SURPASSED. VAN
SCHAACK & STEVENSON, druggists agents,
Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
wTsrrnE UNION RAILROAD.

FOR RACINE q MILWAUKEE,.
LEAVE ARRIVE
0sv nv nre.s and Natl S:55AM 6:05 JPN
NjSbf Exnreaa . D:2OPM 6:00sAY
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1905 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIaln.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17

Spinner. breakfast. +Supper.
Advantages Of the T. P. & W. Route.
eY-It is the ONLY ROUTE RUNNING THROUGH
DAY COACHES and Reclining Chair Cars from Bur-
lington and Keokuk to Lafayette, Logan, port, Fl.
Wayne, Toledo and Indianapolis WITHOUT CHANGE.
1t is the only Route Running Palace Coaches to
Toledo WITHOUT CHANGE. The New York Special
has Through Day Coaches from Burlington to La
fayette WITHOUT CHANGE. The Cincinnati Express
has reclining Chair Car from Burlington to Indian
apolis, and through Coach from Peoria to Toledo
without CHANGE. The Chicago Special Express
has Palace Sleeping Car from Peoria to Chicago
WITHOUT CHANGE. Purchase your tickets via this
Fast and Popular Route, securing THROUGH CARS,
SURE CONNECTIONS and AVOIDING ONE CHANGE OF
CARS TO ALL EASTERN CITIES. BAGGAGE CaBCKRD
THROUGH.
d. L. HOPKINS, GenI Manager, lpoo-.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-17
Thursday. April II. 1879.

II Would scoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE IF THE DEMOCRATIC
"PARTY HAD SECURED MY SEAT By
FRAUD. president Samuel j. FtIden.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

ONES MoTHER.-Around the idea of
ones mother the mind of man clings with
fond affection. 1t is the first dear thought
stamped upon our infant hearts, when vet
soft or capable of receiving the most pro-
found impressions, and all the after feelings
arc more or less light in comparison. Our
passions and our willfulncss may lead us
from the object of our fiial love, We may
become wild, headstrong and angry at her
counsels or opposition, but when death has
stilled her monitory voice, and nothing but
calm memory remains to recapituIate her
virtues and good deeds, affection, like a
flower beaten to the ground by rude storm,
raises up her head and smiles amidst her
tears. Round that dea as we have said.
the mind clings with fond affection and
even when the earlier period of our loss
forces memory to be silent, fancy takes the
place Remembrance, and twines the image
of our departed parent with a garland of
Sraccs, and beauties, and virtues, which we
doubt not that she possessed
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25
NUMBER X.

"CoMIN THRo' THE RYE.-We recentlv
replied to querist, giving our own impress
sion as to the Interpretation of the old song.
Comm Thro' the Rye" to the effect that
held OF rye was meant. The other side
OF the story is told in the following extract.
clipped from an exchange, which we STUN
bed against for the first time in many wears.
Having both versions, our readers may take
their choice. The extract says: The COM
mon idea of this song is that rye field is
meant, but whoever saw Scottish lassie
walking through field ofrye, or any other
grain! The river Rye, at Daily, in Ayr
shire, is meant. Before the days of bridges
1t was no easy matter to cross rivers with
out paying sach.a penalty as has immortal.
lied Jennie in the old ballad Burns wrote
the ballad and Brown modcrnized it. AS
Burns wrote it it includes the river plainly
enough:
"Jennie is a wet, puir bodic,
Jenny's seldom dry;
She drag it a her petticoatie
Comm thro the Rye"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

How TO Produce "PRoLIFIC" Corn
The american Farmer says: We lately
wrote the Hon. VIM. Porchcr Miles, of
Nelson County, Virginia, inqurng whether
the Hudson Corn" which had so much
celebrity a few years ago, had maintained
in the region of its origin its prolific char
acter. His reply is as follows, correspond
ing to the experience with it in other quar-
tcrs where we distributed a considerable
quantity of the seed to our readers:
The "Hudson Corn" like so many other
celebrated" kinds of grain, constantly
coming into noticc-all OF them wonderfully
prolific" &c, &c, seems to have disappeared
from view and been relegated to the limbo
Of forgotten things. | found that on high
land and ordinary soil it did not yield any
better than ordinary corn. And, indeed, |
am less and less disposed to lay any great
stress upon "improvcd varieties" of corn for
seed. Any good corn, thoroughly we'll
worked (there's the secret, and, "ayc
there's the rub !" likewise will, on good
soil, yield plentifully, if not intcrfered with
by drought OF course, seed corn ought
to be selected from the best ears, taking
the middle, because the largest grains, and
from the stalks bearing the most and the
best ears. That corn can be improved in
this way no farmer can doubt, but IL will
soon degenerate if not planted in good soil,
naturally rich or literally manurel, and
not properly and thoroughly worked. For
depend upon it, for this crop of all others
thoroughly worked is more than half the
battle.
w. PoRCuER MILES.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

His PREFERENcE.-A sanitary police
man who had business on Division street
yesterday had his attention attracted to the
conduct of a tow.headcd boy Of ten who
lodged out of a house, crossed the street
and went over the same rout several times.
TIE officer asked if his mother was sick, and
the lad chuckled and replied:
"Not very sick She's mad at the wo.
man over there, and I'm carrying kilograms
between 'em. Mother first asked her to
take it back, but she wouldt; then moth er
dared her out, but she wouldn't come then
she called mother names; and now I'm
going over to tell her that mother says
that her sister is in the workbouse. I
think that will start her"
care you anxious for peace between
them 7" asked the officer.
"WeR, kinder but as long as ma has got
her mad up and towel tied over her hair,
I'd leetle rather sec the show open !"-
Detroit Free Press.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

a son of Maine who went West in early
youth and has there attained wealth and
an honorable position, returned last summer
to visit his old home. At the village store he
saw on old man whom he had known in
his younger days lie acccsted him, but
was not recognized. $50 you don't remem-
bcr me-" he said; 81 am John R"
"You " exclaimed the old man "you don't
mean to tell me you are John R-?" IL
certainly am" said tie visitor, shaking him
by the hand sand | am very glad to sec
you again" "Well," persisted the old maj
Il never did TO think that this is you.
They tell me you've grown awful rich,
John" John admitted that he had "savcd
something" "And they say you're the
President ola railroad and get big salary"
Again John had to admit that rumor spoke
truth. "I'm glad on it, John ! I'm glad
on it, my boy! 1t beats all what sarcum.
stances and cheek will do for a man."
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

"What a great thing the invention Of
the steam engine is" exclaimed French
man, slipping his coffee in one of the Paris
restaurants. "Why SO z" inquired friend
sitting next to him. because it is to that
great invention that owe my fortune
My aunt who was killed last month by q
railroad accident, has left me $4,000. A
month ago to day was hard at work trying
to earn living; to-day I am gentleman.
What great invention the steam engine
is"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

A NEW SECRET ORDER.-The other day
after strapping young man had sold a load
OF corn and potatoes on the market and had
taken his team to hotel barn to feed it be-
came known to the men around the barn that
ne was very desirous of joining some secret
society in town. When questioned he ad-
mitted that such was he case, and the bows
at once offered to initiate him into a new
order called the Cavaliers of Coveo' He
was told that it was twice as secret as Free
masonry, much nicer than Odd Fellowship,
and the cost was only S2 In case he had
the toothache he could draw SIS per week
from the relief fund, and he was entitl ed to
receive $40 for every headache and S25 for
sore throat.
The young man thought he had struck
big thing. and after eating hearty dinner
lie was taken into storeroom to be initi-
ated. The boys poured cold water down
his back, put -four on his hair, swore him
to kill his mother if commanded, and rushed
him around for ar hour without single
complaint from his lips. When they had
finished, he inquircd
Now I'm one of tho Cavaliers of Covco,
am I?'
You are,' they answered
Nothing more to learn, is there p
Nothing
We'll, then, I'm going to lick the whole
crowd continued the candidate, and he
went at it, and before he got through he
had his 81 initiation fee back, and 50
more to boot, ard had knocked every body
down two or three times apiece.
lie didn't seem greatly disturbed in mind
as he drove out Of the barn. On the con-
trary, his hat was slauted over. he had q
fresh five cent cigar in his teeth, and he
mildly said to one of the barn boys:
Say, boy, if you hear of any Cavaliers
asking for Coveo about my size, tell 'om
I'll be in on the full of the moon to take the
Royal Skyfugle degrees. Detroit Free
Press.
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PROPER SECURITY FOR ADVANCES

PROPER SECURITY FOR ADVANCES
We Cthe people of South Carolina) are too
poor to set aside one thousand dollars worth
OF real estate and five hundred dollars worth
OF personal property to be excluded from
our basis of credit. Capital-cash capital-
Is what we need to employ labor on our
farms. The use of this capital at reasona-
Bile rates cannot be obtained in quantities
sufficient for our necessities while we re-.
serve fifteen hundred dollars from our avail
able collaterals, for the head of each family
possessing that amount of real and personal
property. The only security we can offer
tor the loan of this capital is diminished to
the extent of fifteen hundred dollars to the
head OF each family, hence we substitute
an Intangible security (the lien on crops to
be produced) to make up the deficiency
This Intangible collateral is subject to
many contingencies, such as failure of labor,
unfavorable seasons, low prices, depreciation
OF quadrupeds and bipeds, shrinkage, steal
age, &c, Consequently, large margin is
required to make investments secure with
such collaterals. In fact, SO great is the
margin that no possible profit is left for the
"Lien" Farmer. The remedy l would sug-
gest, is the repeal of the ellen law" aud an
amendment of the State Constitution, SO as
to make all property liable for individual
contracts This would transfer the basis
OF credit from the ignorant, to the intelli-
gent, from muscle to property. Who can
doubt the beneficial result of such trans.
fer of the capital invested in the production
of cotton. Intelligence would then control
labor, and property would be responsible
for the cash capital employed in agriculture
A lack of industry and economy in the far.
mer or planter entrusted with this cash cap
ital would be speedily punished by a sacri-
hcc or loss of his property. The knowledge
OF this fact would stimulate him in the ex.
ercise of those necessary ingredients of
sueccss.-J. II. Nj. an Camden Journal
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San Fr ncisco Cal.

How TO SUPPRESS CRIME Tho in
crease Of crime is in direct ratio with tho
increase OF hangings. There is talk evcry
now and then Of abolishing capital punish
ment altogether. Let it be done, and every
man will be Il walking arsenal and every
man the proprietor of Il small graveyard
The reverse Of the above proposition is what
is wantcd-that the execution of canital
punishment upon those guilty of capital
otfenses shall be more speedy aud certain
than 1t IS. An improvements in our judicial
methods is needed, and sterner public
sentiment. Itwould be well, too, to reverse
the adage for awhile and proclaim that it
is better that one innocent man should suf-
fer than that ninety and nine murderers
should escape scot of free Charlotte o.
Serper.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

The INSANITY DoDGE.-At meeting
OF the bar of Louisville, KY, March 2Sth,
to express sorrow at the killing of Judge
Elliott, by Buford, Judge II. II. Alexander,
in the course of his remarks, said:
L deprccate the toleration of any defense
based upon the plea Of insanity. If one
nurturcs and cherishcs malignant, devil.
ish passion in his heart, until, bearing its
legitimate fruit in an overpowering passion
for murdsr, he takes the life of his fellow
man, he is as guilty Of crime as highway
man who lies in wait for his victim, and
kills in order that he may rob. A some
what extended experience, both in admin
isterlng and practcing law, has led me to
conclude that our highest int.rcst and
greatest security are only attained by a Wig
liant and vigorous execution of the laws of
tho land. Where crime is committed. it
shout! receive speedy and condgn pun.
ishncEs. This cannot be accom- l.shed
either by the Judge or the jury, alone, nor
by both combined, but their efforts must
be sustained and u,'held by healthy. lust,
moral public sentiment. rcwarding and com.
mendlng virtue and good conduct, and
putting DOWN and puniShsng violence and
crime. a serious obstacle to the due exc
cution Of our criminal laws is that exploded
humbug known in legal parlancc as ;'reasou-
able doubt" This cannot be avoided by
the courts or juries, as it is incorporated in
our criminal code, and the prisoner is en-
titled to the benefit thereof Why not try
questions Of guilt or innocence as We do
every other qucstion-upon the weight of
test timony?
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WHERE MURDER BEGINs.-The ,

WHERE MURDER BEGINs.-The point
of beginning is the monster evil known as
carrying deadly weapons. Out of this evil
have grown duclling and the sickening
record of life.taking in moments of anger
by men who convert their persons into walk
ing, arsenals. Happily for civilization tho
barbarism of duelling now cxcites little other
emotions than popular disgust and contempt !;
but that other relic of barbarism, carrying
deadly weapons, has yet to be uprooted.-
Public sentiment, without whose active,
determined cooperation the law is power
less, is responsible for this most pernicious
evil, for j, has done little to make persons
who practice it feel that their acts arc acts
of lawlcssncss.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1879-04-25

GARDEN FRUITs.-Zoroaste SAYS "He
that planteth tree waterelh the earth"-
and we agree with him and further saw,
that, besides the watering" if he plants
many of them, and the right sorts, he also
fcedcth and comforteth the people Of the
earth. We want more attention to fruit
culture. There is health money and COM
fort in raising delicious fruits Farmers
should use more pippins aud less pork
1t would be better for both their health
and their purse, and the many advantages
of we'll kept fruit garden is apparent to all.
For small suburban lots and farms, cspe
cially those near cities, garden, with a
proper selection Of small fruits and few
standard large sorts of " goodly trees" here
and there on the borders, is the thing
needed; and the facilities for such culture
are within the reach of ali thus situated.
The fruit garden is a desirable appendase
to all small farms. The large farmers of
the country, the wheat, corn and potato
fraternity, may, if they choose, have their
large or small orchards, cultivate for home
use or for market, and find that there is
utility in fruits and flowers as we'll as in
cereal crops, flocks and herds. An ancient
writer says: mo man can live among
music and flowers without being made bet.
ter" He might have added fruits, which,
in addition, would promote health and bet
ter his physical condition.