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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
A Fire i'm Jerusalem.

CrNcTNNAT1, May IA flrs broke out In Jerusa-
lem "a hill top suburb inhabited by very roor peo-
pie early this morning and destroyed flgs frame
buildings. Tne a houses I were not a worth @ over
people, most of whom lose all their household
effects.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
wade Hampton.s san MISSING:

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-Tnere is deep interest ex-
cited By the report that Gen. Wade Hampton's
son, aged 16 years. has not been seen since
April 2s, when his brother sent him to livery
stable to settle bill.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
sale Of Tho chicago ana Pac,nc Railroa

CH1cAGo. May 1.-The Chicago and Pacific
Railroad was sold by Master In Chancery
Bishop this evening and purchased by John Ell,
Wren for s9ts11o.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02

LOUISVILLE May 1.-The Democratic State
Convention met this afternoon and organized.
The usual committees were appointed. and the
convention adjourned for night session.
party to yindicate Tilden and Hendricks by re-
nomination In 1880 was offered and referred
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
insurance Con-, missioner Of Pepu.y,van,a

HARRISBURG, Pa. May 1.-Gov Hoyt TO- day
appointed and the Senate confirmed J. Mont
gomerT Forster Insurance Comm issioner for
thrse years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
Guns for the Turks.

NEWPORT. r. T.. May The Providence Tool
Company has resumed work, In order to COM
plete old contracts with the Turkish govern
ment.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
REspTTEnI
ASSETS :

Eed states bonds. s.......... 81 584 ,420 90
~ lsiAhu state per CENT bonds. 1000 90
souII otate per cent Donds.:-.-. $4,000 90
hester city water loan bonds
per cent; ;..................... 44,0oo 90
lalo city bonds--7 per cent ... ~ o1
kers city boDds-7 per cent. az 1fy0 m
tral Pacific first mortgage rail-
way bonds. -.......... .......... az mn m
on Pacific first mortgage railway
bonds 5000 90
per v cent @ bonds .,;......... $4,000 90
cent bonds ...................,.. 50 600 m
aeuse, BtnRhamton and New York
Railroad bonds. frat mortgage. 2o.ooo o. 1
Yof and Harlem Railroad stock 10000 01
ms on call, secured by United
States and State bonds fs14s.3s0). 123.soe 90
ncy cash In course OF transmits
SION ......:.... 7e.s7s on
mfums due on policies. New York
office ............. .....-......... 1s,248 n
q In banks -......... .....--...-.... la, ,275 SO
Ia ONCE ........................ 2062 86
S2.471,78o T3
-----------
capltai. .....+.. 81 900 600 90
PES IN process oil adjustment. 76 1856 90
brve for reinsurance. ........... be0,sfo ST
am1ss1ons. etc. ...- ............. 1904 80
surplus. S....-..- -.....-............. 5,048 81
s2.471.7so "a
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02

taking illegal fees from bankrupts. we're dis
missed this evening through legal techni-
eality.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02

The Grand Duke Nicholas, of Russia, Ia to
conduct an expedition In Central Asia during
the coming summer, to make explorations
with view to the construction of a railroad
to Tashkend.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
ITALY.

TrlchIna Discovered In American Hams.
ROME. May t.-,Dr. Bettt.. the celebrated ply
sicfan OF this city. publicly announces that he
has discovered tTichina in some American
huns.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02

There fAno better remedy than Reeds GIL
Edge Tonic for dyspepsia and indigestion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
I'm weary Of the food eat. Try shadinss

Nothing can compare with Reeds Gilt Fdo
Tonic for bilious and malarial levers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
quite \ Dincrence.
fChiea0o Times I

FCIIEHKU
When Davis talks the Senate listens, When
Logan talks 1t seeks the seciusion that the
cloak room grants. And SO do It's cousins
and it's sisters and it's aunts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02

Escaped through = Legal Technicality.
CHICAGO. May 1.-The case egainst Htbbard
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
BURN All.
Kin, TheebAu Very ConcilIatOry to the
III ENGLISH.

LONDON, May "A dispatch from Calcutta
says that the King OF Burmah is very concilia-
tory.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
A steam Preventive Of Yellow Fevex.s
fWashington Cor. Chicago Times.t

Richard Thompson, OF the Navy Depart
ment, is favorably impressed with new
scheme for the prevention OF yellow fever A
gentleman has demonstrated to the satisfac-
ton OF the ancient mariner OF the Wabash
force steam, heated to q temperature OF 400
degrees, into the hulls Of vessels arriving
from infected ports. The Inventor claims
that this heated steam will destroy every ves-
the yellow fever germs. Uncle Dick has lost.
his faith In the freezing apparatus since yell
low fever broke out upon the Plymouth,
which was frozen up In Boston harbor last
winter. Twenty Thousand dollars are re-
quired to test the efficacy OF the new steam
remedy, and an attempt will probably be
made to secure report from the COMMITTEES
on epidemic diseases recommending an ap-
preparation to test the new invention.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
FRANCE.
the French Chamber or Commerce In
Favor Of Protection.

PARIS, May "A large meeting of delegates
OF the French Chamber OF Commerce was held
to-day, ct which strong protectionist resolu-
tious were passed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
VOL. IV-NO. 135.
THE NICHOLS LUNCH HOUSE
LADIES' RESTAU II An Il,
s8........CAMP sTREET.......".5s

recently lifted and
lon
LADIES' DINING HALL. PARLOR AND IOllEI-tVVm,
AHH InIeas fin short notice ana e.
~ nAY 70 TIIE RATES OF OTHER RESTAURANTS,
-, -, aaan.,a uanaa 1s
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-02
MERCANTILE MUTUAL
|surance Company,

10. IS Wall Street, New York.
NEW YORK. January u. 1879.
be- following statement of the affairs of the
1pany on the thirty-frst OF December, 1873,
ublished In conformity with the provisions
fs charter:
standing nranninms Decenher a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
Hazing at West Point.
IN. Y. Tribune.

We are glad to see that determined
effort to put stop to haziug at West Point
is being made by the officers. Every at
tempt to harass the "plebes' by the lads
who serve as corporals is now punished
promptly 1t is high time that this was
done, The young fellows collected at
West Point are from every class of society
some of them probably untitled for their
training to conduct themselves as officers
and gentleman, however anxious they may
be to do SO. Naturally, too, being young,
the effect Of little brief authority over
boys year behind them makes them
teatherheaded and insolent. In civil
college this matter is of less importance.
The public simply withholds patronage
from school where the officials cannot
restrain such gross yulgsrlty and ill
breeding. But West Point belongs
to the public. 1t has a right to ex>
pect the young men whose education II
pays for to stand not only as brave and
honest order. but as one of gentlemen
Unfortunately, judging from the hazinG
as practiced. there and from the treatment
of the colored cadets, there seems to have
been an unusually deficient apprehension
of the principles of good sense and gooC
breeding among the lads. 10 other col
leges some originality was shown in tht
matter of hazing, but at West Point th,
same silly brutal tricks have been re
peated year after year; they never grow
stale or vapid to the Witless boys. We ar
glad that the officers, at least, hay
discovered that they are tedious as well a
| vulgar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
Unfortunate.

Weakness, lack of nerve power or
substance inherited or caused by early
imprudence, excuses. dissipation, mis-
fortunate &c; causing premature
decline, night or daily losses, a general
breaking down, irratition, nervousness,
loss Of power ofrapid recuperation,
dyspepsia, dependency, melancholy,
tendency to mania &c; This unfortu-
nate condition thoroughly and perma-
nently cured by Wells Health Renew
err" Acknowledged by all the greatest
medicine on earth. 1t produces a
complete restoration to full manly
power, giving to the aged or early
wrecked the vigor and bouyancy OF
youth, Sold by druggists at $1,00 or
sent by express on receipt of price.
Advice free, see circular with bottles.
Address E. S. Wells So Barclay st. New
York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

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 if at better advantage. This induced
me TO make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect of success
1t was OF one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had q defect in three of my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up in my hand in such manner, by
the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily avocation.
thought would have my fingers cut off to get
them out of the way, have used everything that
offered any hope of relief, but all to no effect.
Well, l say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and Of course could not prevent its com
ing in contact with my hands.
took no notice of the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer, l
grasped with my crooked hand, and much to my
surprise L found my crooked fingers straighten
out. and had as much use of them as ever
could hardly believe my eyes. l showed my
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
ioicing was the result.
/ had neighbor living about mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. l sent him a
bottle of Electro Silicon Liniment and told him TO
use it thoroughly. He did so, and at the end oil
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever
1t mad worked just as it did in my case producing
perfect cure. gave it to others of my neighbors
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Stiff
any trouble Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
1ment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, it occurred TO me tina
1t must be good for the horse, and it has proved
itself one of the very best applications in all
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
| prpOarpd nv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01

but absolutely stayed; the attack fading
away, and the onslaught, for time at
least, definitely arrested by this unaimed
high. angle FIRE before the Russians, armed
with European weapon, so greatly infe-
rior to the American Peabody, could
arrive near enough to reply to the fire
which was devastating their ranks. Sub
ject to fire at 1000 yards range the Rus
sian division numbering from 10000 to
$4,000 men were, says Gen. Todleben
speedily reduced TO a strength of from
1000 to 5000 At 5000 PAGES, as Gen.
Zsddeler reports, the Russian Guard at
Gorni Dubniak began to suffer loss; at
1000 PAGES men were falling rapidly, and
as the attack progressed the reserves suf-
fered nearly as much as the firing line:
Long-rangs fire will, therefore as Capt.
Needham contends, be in future employ
ment by every defensive force; and to lend
a moral support to its advance, as we'll as
with view to inficting serious loss upon
the enemy, the assailant must reply to
this fire.
In the latest published musketry regu-
lations for the Austrian and Prussian arm
les, the employment of long range fire is
recognized and sanctioned; and an article
recently published in an organ of the
French general staff concludes with these
words: 1T is time that those who Object
to long-range fire should nevertheless
range themselves by the side OF its con
WINGED partisans, as at all events resigned
partisans, for it must not be forgotten thai
no advantage will be obtained from long
range fire, but, that on the contrary, grav;
Inconvenience will result from its employ
ment, if we practice it for the first time
when its use is imposed upon US on thu
field of battle. The employment of lonI
range fire is too..dificult and too delicate
matter to be improvised"
! We commend this statement to the at
tention of those who argue that there is n
practical use in exercising troops at rang
in excess of 500 yards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
WOMEN :

Leucorrhpa. Excessive Flowing, Painful
Monthly feriods, Suppressions when from IN
natural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back, Prolap-
sus or Falling of the Uterus AnterversiOn and
Retroversion, Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion, nfia-
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo-
tency, Barrenness, Sterility, and Female, Weak
ness.
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening her for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties en- RdSse 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which it most pihful in
the life of such woman. She labors on through
the period of CESSATION to the last possible moment
often over eXerting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparabe injury. The result of
all this is that the mother at that period of life
when she sh ould pes the threshold of vigorous
and cheerful old age, is often broken down and,
after year or two of intolerable suffering is hur
RED of 10 the nearest churchyard
bottle or two OF ShoreY's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make womans
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most of her complaints. Sold by all druggists at
one dollar per large package. Sold in Des Moines
wholesale and retail by
c. II. WARD & CO. and by druggists generally
FULLER & FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot, So Cedar St, New York. 6-26nwf65w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
DR.. SHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator

II 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, Krick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Infiam-
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 Collie, Retention of Urine. Ere
quent Urination Gravel in all its Forms, inability
to Retain the Water, particularly in persons advan-
eed in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine TO its natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of the excessive of intoX
icating Drink.
The following among those diseases IN which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01

That the Phonograph can bottle up
the voice and pass it down to future ages
is indeed a wonder. but is not the restor
alton of lost voice more wonderful? And
yet DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
speedily restores lost voice, cures hoarse-
ness sore throat, bronchitis, and consump
ton. Many ministers tho had abandoned
the pulpit, by reason of sore throat and
general debility, have, by the use of the
Discovery, been restored to perfect health
and strength. Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style Of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doins
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quicE
and cheap. The friends of the paper anc
the public generally are invited to give oul
work trial, dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
Long Range Firing.
[Army and Navy Journal. 7

Those who continue to regard practice
at the Creedmoor ranges of 1000 and L.
100 yards as mere fancy shooting" OF
little practical value as training for field
service, have failed to duly consider the
lessons from the Russo-Turkish war.
These lessons were most clearly presented
in lecture read before the London United
Service Institution by Captain John l.
Needham, aud published 10 the journal
of the Institution. No. XCVIII. In
enumerating the most important tactical
lessons to be derived from this war, Cap
tain Needham gave the precedence TO the
subject Of long range fire. The Crimean
war introduced the rifed musket; the
Italian war of 1859, rified field-pieces; our
war OF secession, the extended use OF
hastily lmprovlsed cover; the war of 1866
In Bohemia. breech- loading firearms, and
the Franco-German war of 1901, the
use OF tar-reaching, hard~hitting and rapid
hiring arms OF precision. So in the war
of 1877 in Turkey, long-range fire was for
the first time constantly and systematically
employed. When the Turkish authori-
ties supplied their infantry with the ter
rlbly effective American Peabody, killing
at 5000 PAGES, and which could be reload
ed ana hred fifteen times In minute, they
met the main objection to the use of such
a,weapon by furnishing an unlimited sup
ply OF ammunition, and allowing their men
to utilize to the most extreme limit all the
power, OF their weapon. Accordingly, as
Capt. Needham shows, Immediately the
enemy came within the very longest range
of their rifles, the Turks as rule opened
IRE over all the ground occupied by the
enemy, or where they we're presumed 10
be. Thus immense loss was frequently in
hIcted upon the Russians, and the advance
OF their assaulIng columns was, on more
tnan enc occasion, not only retarded,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
It Costs Less

to use SOZODONT than any other beau
tifer, A few drops only are needed, and
when regularly applied to the teeth is not
only identifying. but heathful. Much
other adjoining is dangerous, but this nev~
er. In the sick room or on the toilet, it is
equally welcome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
.tE'E ADVERTISEMENTS
A Sure, Simple and Reliable Cure
For DYSPEPSIA, LIVER AND KIDNEY COM

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 acct
dentally 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, as he is well known in Portland Maine,
and prevailed upon TO advertise it by the peo-
pie who had been cured by it If you wish to save
your money, send ONE DOLLAR to JOHN HAIR
PER, Box 1853, PORTLAND, Me, and get the receipt
by return mail, with full directions, and you will
always have it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannan eVeeetabie Curative IS warranted to pr
manenty all forms of Spernnttorrhsa Seminal
Weakness, General Debility, ImpOteRey etc. and restores
"Lost PGwer and hrines back the Houthfsl Nlgor oil
those who have destroyed it By sexual evil ps
tices. in from weeks time This remedy, which
has been used by Dr. Bohannan in his private practice for
over thirty years never known 70 fail in curing even
the WORST CASES. It gives vitality and parts energy
with wonderful effect 70 those mdde-aged men who feeta
weakness beyond their years. Its inygorating properties
felt ut Young suffering from the conse-
Quences Of that dreadfuly destructive habit of
this medicine with the of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength end eas'
tey of spirits at enee as II acts directly the parts effect
ed soothing and healing tonic and anoyBe 70 the re-
Taxed seminal vesiees and rritaed ducts, importing power
and tone and restoring them to their natural state the same
If the banefA habit had been INDUCED IN The
ingredients are simple productions of natue-berks roofs
herbs etc. and are specific for the above diseases.
ca Price, live Dollars. sent with full directions ETC. %
address For sale only Dr. c. A. Bohannans oee
No 6zl North Fifth street. between Washington avenue and
Green street, St Louis, Mo. Established in 1857.
u3D DR. BIS Treatiss Special Diseases which gives
clear deneation of the nature symptoms Of
cure etc., Of SYPHILIS SEMINAL WEAKNESS ETCi senf
FREE TO any address upon receipt Of one stamp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01

By using GLUE on the first
appearance of defect in the furniture, it
will prove itself to be the most economical
thing about the house,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
G., 3. & 9. 3. 3.
zocH ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY.
sHoRTEsT ROUTE TO 1HE EAST AND SOUTH.

LEAVE ARRIVE.
6 As a m Way Freight $50 m F'ht & Accom'on
9:15 - Fast Express. 30 m Mail and Express
2:25 p m Mail and Exp's. $40 :, Fast Express.
$50 g" F'ht & Accom'n 4:45 Way Ere ght.
The 80 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with G B & Q for points west; arriving at
Galesburg at 300 m at Burlington T:15 m; at
Keokuk 9:25 m; and at Quincy $40 p m also
and 7 2 & W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
WESTWARD.
STATIONS.
EASTWARD.

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST ..........4:45 p m WEST. ....... 1880 m
GEO. M. Loosely, Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBALL, E. ST. JOHN,
Genl Supt. Gen. Tiki q Pass Agt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01

Nv n complaint peculiar to Their seq
shoRld send nd i Sbs eTsplas New s1
Electric Appliance for Women.
Sent by Express C. o. D, or by mail on receipt
Of price, So; ''or IS for the best"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
ELECTRIC BELTS
FOR :::::::::::
REGENERATION
men :5 s..
- ELECTRIC
8 BELT.
. !. Z: ! =: =: = ONLY
Sent by Express
G. O D., or by MWE#
mail on receipt - ~ So
Of price, $500

DIR. Cheever's Electric Belt or Regene "a or
made expressly and used entirely for Lne cure Oh 0o
ran aements Of the provocative organs whenever any
debility Of generatiye organs occurs S s
meating through the parts must restore "
action There is mistake about tniS iHsLuinenL
Years of use have tested it. ana tnousahus % Io
festified to- weakness from ndiscretOn ncapacaU
Lack of Vigor Steity in fact any tI9ISi1 t E
Belts advertised oil Ills from head 70 Toe Inns
TvII eynIanations address DR.. j. KAtfR, or CHEEVER
EIE19fRIC BELT CO., 103 Washington St, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-08-01
WEsTERE UNION RAILROAD,
FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE.

LEAVE ARRIVE
Oay Expreea and Mail B:56 BAN 6:05PM
Night Expreee .......... 1O;3C PM 5:55
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 O5 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
STAND to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIaln.