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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R.

Its main line runs from Chicago to Council Bluffs
and Omaha passing through Joliet, Ottawa, La
Sale, Geneseo, Moline Rock Island, Davenport,
West Liberty Iowa City, Marengo. Brooklyn,
with branches from Bureau junction to Peoria;
Wilton junction TO Muscatine, Washington, Fair
field, Eldon Belknap, CentreviIle Princeton, Tren-
ton, Galatin, Cameron, Leavenworth and Atchison;
Keokuk 10 Harrington, Bonaparte Bentonsport,
Independent, Eldon, Ottumwa, Eddyville, Oska-
loosa, Pelia Monroe, and Dies Moines; Des Moines,
to Indianola and Winterset; Atlantic TO Audubon
and Avoca to Harlan. This is positively the only
Railroad which owns, controls and operates q
through line between Chicago and Kansas.
This Company own and control their Sleeping Cars,
which inferior to none, and give you q double
berth between Chicago and Council Bluffs, Leaven-
worth, or Atchison for Two Dollars and Fifty Cents;
charge between the same points, Three Dollars for
q double berth, and Six Dollars for a section.
What will please you most will be the pleasure OF
ENJOYING meals, while passing over the beauti-
full prairies of Illinois and Iowa. in one OF our mag
nifcent Dining and Restaurant Cars that accompany
all through Express Trains You get an entire meal,
as good as is served In any hrst-claSS hotel, for
seyenty-hve cents or you can order what you like,
and pay for what you get.
Appreciating the fact that majority of the people
prefer separate apartments for different purposes,
land the enormous passenger business or this line
warrauting it, pleased to announce that this
Company runs its PALACE SLEEPING CARS for
Sleeping purposes, and its PALACE DINING CARS
for Eating purposes. One other great feature oh
PALACE CARS are run through to p
Tickets via this Line, known as the -
For information not Obtainable at your
A. KINBALL,
Gen'l Superintendent.
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.,sr,ly located at SIT Perry Street, DAvEN
Psr nII0WA. where he has been for eight years.
P0hl nc,tor has practiced medicine twenty years,
me DU.Oe,gnlar graduate Of British and American
Snd L Sianss His treatment is inYariAble attended
ins,Ia ..eH established success. Persons coming
win W,..as,ment may rest assured OF recovering
gnld Senedt guaranteed by science, skill and q
every .aJbensive experience
con IPiysITF COMPLAINTS. In this department
FbIsine the Doctor Is prepared TO treat in the
cnevu.,SentIac manner. He earnestly solicits the
po .r of the afflicted to this notice, feeling per-
sie1lUor Sdent that his medicines give the most
5oa Then tod GS n m f Ssegns s sG@i
s.iun
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
CUTICURA REMEDIES

Have done for me what hundreds of dollars spent
on other remedies have failed to DO, and do not
hesitate to recommend them frst-class articles.
Yours truly. MARK BRANNEN,
Carbonate, Pa, Dec. 20, 1873.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
THE VICTIM

of youthful indulgence, excess etc, he or she who
is now suffering for past wees, as indicated by
weakness losses, deposits, sedimets irritation, dys
pepsia, nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania he or she who is in premature
and cure by using wells Health Remover" 1t is
specially designed for just these and for those
Older who are lacking in animal vitality and vigor
1t enables the system to recuperate rapidly aad sup
ply the drain thereon. Don't fail TO try it. Ack-
nowledged the greatest medicine earth. 1t pro-
duces 8complete restoration to full manly power,
giving tos the aged or early wrecked of
either sex the vigor, bouyancy, and freshness of
youth. Sold by all druggists, or sentby express
receipt of price 81. Six bottles S.. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay St. n, Y. Sold in Rock Island by
John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
Young Men

,,o suffering from ths effects OF youthful fol-
Sao jndiscretions should avail themselves of
r Se greatest boon ever laid at the alter Of suf-
li., ~ bpmanity. pr. McAffee will guarantee to
dI,1E one Hundred Dollars for every case OF semi
ha. ,tsSEness or private disease of any kind or
,.,.ar which he undertakes and fails to cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23

our Palace Cars is a SMOKING SALOON where
you enjoy Havana" at all hours OF the day.
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers at ali points crossed byths 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
AtCHICAGo, with all dtverging lines for the East
and South.
At ENGLEwooD, with the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern and Pittsburg. Ft-Wayne & Chicago K Rds.
At WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with Ptttsburg, Gin
cinnati Il st. Louis r. r.
ALTA SALE, with Illinois Central r. X.
III Midland; and r., p. i W. Railroads. o. - W
At ROCK ISLAND, with We stern Union X, X, and
Rock Island 4 Peoria Railroads.
AT DAVENPORT, with the Davenport i North
Western X. II.
At WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington. Cedar
Rapids Northern X. X.
At GRINNELL, with Central r. R. of Iowa.
At DIES MONIES, with ID. M. Il Et. Dodge X. Il.
At COUNCIL BLUES with Union Pacific X. II.
At OMAHA, with II. Il Mo. r. r. X. lin keb)
AtCOLUMBUS JUNCTION, with Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern Il. r.
At 0TrUMwA, with Central r. II. of Iowa; St
Louis, Kan. City Northern and C., ID. & q. X. Rds
At KEoKUK, with Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw;
wabash, and st. Louis keOkuk Il NV. X. Rds.
At BEVERLY, with Kan. City, St. j. Il G. Il. Il. r.
At ATCHISoN. with Atchison, Topeka santa + eS
Atchison Neb. and Cen. Br. Union Pacific r. Rds
At LEAvESwoRTH, with K. +. and X. Cen. X. RdS
aEsIA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL BLUFFS,
treat Rock Island Route" are sold by All
Ome ticket once, address,
Il. ST. JOHN.
Gen'l Tiki. and Pass'gr ARt-
n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
MEDICAL
(9ticura
BLOOD And SKIN HUMORS
Speedily, Permanently, and Economically
Cured by the Cuticura Remedies when
all other known medicines and
methods IF traatpant fail
methods of treatment fail.

Scrofulous Ulcers and Sores, Assesses, Milk
Leg, Fever Sores, Erysipelas Sores, Old Sores and
Discharging Wounds, Boils, Carbuncles and Blood
Impurities, which manifest themselves by bursting
through the ekin and eating deep into the flesh,
when treated internally by the CUTICURA REsoL-
VENT and externally with the CUTICURA and CUTI
cURA SOAP, rapidly heal and disappear. Salt
Rheum or Eczema, letter, Ringworm, Psoriasis
leprosy, Barber's Itch and all Scaly and Itching
Eruptions OF the Skin; Scald Head, Dandruff, and
all Irritating and Itching Humors of the Scalp
which cause the Hair to become dry thin and life
less and result in Premature Badness are perman.
emily cured by the CUTQURA REMEDIES:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23


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


past experience , With t ssSysag qF Bs ess on
brated Specialist, -AL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-23
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE
II1IE!l;|9

Certificate of a Prominent Citizen
of Adrian, Mich, who had not
Walked without Clutches for
two years. He threw them away
in "a Hours after the first ap-
plication of Wizard Oil.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
A Carrency Issua in Cyprus.


Sir Garnet Wolseley has raised a currency
Suspension of business in Limasol, and ex-
cited in the volatile Greeks and phlegmatic
Turks great amount of Indignation. Lima
sol, on the east coast of tbs island, between
Baffo and Larnacs, is thu most prosperous of
all its towns, and does very good business in
wine and oil. The white wine of Limaso has
loug been famous, and 1t may now be had 80
years old and very mellow. Some so shiploads
used to be exported from this town every year,
aud such vintage must naturally bring trade
and wealth. But trade cannot be carried on
without currency, aud the only currency which
the Turks and Greeks of Limasol knew previ-
ous to the British occupation was the wretched
plaster of Turkey. whi,:h was always changing
in value, but had the advantage of always
changing one way-staadily downward. This
NAV not haze snited the yignerons in the hills,
but il suited the wine merchants and dealers
of LimasOi we'll enough, for it was alWays a
good transactiou u for them TO exch inge depfec-
ated piasters for wine which had certain val
ne, that would increase with age. 1t did not
SUIT Sir Garnet, however, for he thought that
Cyprus, being British island should have a
stable currency, and he proceeded TO give it
one with the prom pit action of soldier. The
consequence is that all values have been prscti-
cally upset in CypruS, trade is at stand-stlll,
aud the wine merchants are howlng IKE
band OF congressional greenbacker derVishes.
But what diffe renee will it make TO these mer-
chants II they get COCO pay lor tnelr WINE,
whether they are PAID III pounus sterlng,
francs or scudi? 1t will make agreat differ-
epce to the poor vigneronss however, for they
will receive pay for their next vintage in hard
money.-Baltimore Sun.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
TIE Chicago Journal uses none too strons

THE Chicago Journal uses none too strong
a word in calling the proposed Democratic
compromise ''humbug." 1t argues that the
so called compromise is merely new way for
obtaining the very same objects sought
by the entire repeal of the United
States election law. 1t is very much
the same as to strike out the enacting
clause Of some proposed legislation. To cut
off the chief supervisor and all the marshals
is to make the general governments election
law imperative. There will be no author
lied officers empowered by the court to make
arrests and put stop to the most fragrant
frauds and violence, even if volunteer corps
of supervisors should watch the polls. 1t is
doubtful, in the first place, whether supervi-
sors would ever be appointed by the
courts in the absence of chief. If there
should be any such appointments they
would be without organization or di-
rection, and they would occupy the same
useless position as challengers at the ordina-
ry elections would, if the State constables
and local police were forbidden to come to
their assistance. Most state laws provide for
registration and challenging at the polls, pro-
tected by the police. If State Legislature
were to amend such law so as to leave the
chalengers, but provide that there should be
no constables or policemen at the polls to en-
force the law, it is plain that the act, as
amended, would afford no protection what
ever against fraud or violence.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

Bagdad seems to be the home of the
plague. Lady Anne Blunt quotes DR.. Col
vile, an English resident physician, as saying
that it has existed there more or less contin.
ously since 1867. Its first great recorded
visit was in 1774, when nearly the whole pop.
ulation perished. Two millions are said to
have died there and at Bussora, but that
probably included the province as well as the
town. In 1904 it came again, and once more
in 1881 when one hundred thousand perished
in the town. DR.. Colville does not consider
it true epidemic-a disease communicated
by the air-nor yet infectious in the ordinary
sense. 1t cannot be caught by brushing
against people in the streets, but attaches
Itself to houses and districts. 1t creeps from
house to house, being introduced into
new dwellings by infected persons COM
ing to them. The dirtier the house
the more liable it is to the disease, for
which reason the Jewish quarter suffers more
than the rest. A European, living in a we'll
ordered house runs very little risk, unless the
infection is brought home by his servants.
About fifty per cent. of those attacked die.
1t first shows itself by little fever which con-
tinues for couple of days, and then by
glandular swelling on the groin or armpit !;
later by high fever, delirium and collapse. II
the swelling suppurates, the patient recoyers;
ifnot. on the fifth or sixth day he dies.
There is no known remedy; but, like many
diseases, DR.. Colville thinks it is dying out.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

THE Nation closes an able and judicious
discussion Of the Democratic programme in
regard to congressional legislation with these
words: "To repeal the federal election law
is one thing; to disband the courts and de-
partments for want of funds is another thing
To prohibit the presence of troops at or near
the polls on election day we may concede to
be proper thing to do, although the danger
ofmilitary usurpatlon and menace under ex-
isting laws is not overpowering. To leave
the army without pay or ammunition, and
the Indian frontier unprotected, would be
crime not to be forgiven. While hunting an
issue for the next campaign let the party
leaders beware lest they start fiercer one
than they were looking for. If the President
exercises his lawful discretion to approve or
disapprove every measure laid before him, as
he probably will. and if in SO doing he vetoes
an appropriation bill necessary for carrying
on the government, the responsibility for
consequences will fall upon those who shall
have exceeded their constitutional rights and
sought to exercise powers never confided to
them. When conflicts arise between Con-
gress and the Executive the people are prone
to side with the latter. unless very good rea-
sons can be shown to the contrary. Even
after the great dispute with Andrew John
son the Republicans came back with a loss
of fifteen seats in the House, which is more
than the Democrats can afford to lose now.
Their worst enemy could not devise more
dangerous pitfal than their own caucus
seems to be preparing for them."
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
The Real Sufferer 10 the Oliver Cameron
Trial

The Washington correspondent of the PhilsA
delphis Times saysi Tho suit of Oliver vs..
cameron, in which the ootogenarian ex-Sensa
tor from Pennsylvania figures as defendant. is
progressing in lively manner in the Courts
and meantime there Is a lady in Washington
who might justly bring suit against both
plaintiff and defendant for consequential dam.
ages. To the best of my belief the only rea
sufferer from wounded feeling in the matter is
another Mrs. Mary Oliver: who is utterly inno-
cent of aught save the misfortune of having
the same name as the plaintiff and.havirg
been rightfully appointed from Pennsylvania
to clerkship in the Treasury Department st
the instance Of Simon Cameron when Senator.
He knew her husband, who was one Of the
staunch supporters of the clan Cameron. and
advised him to run for Congress. Mr.. Oliver
did so and was defeated, aud lost fortune and
courage to battle with life. He died not long
afterwards, and his widow was appointed at
Senator Cameron's instance to q clerlship in
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Assessors Notice.

TTyHE Assessors Of the City of Portland hereby give
city, that they will be in session every secular day
from the first to the fifteenth day of April next in
elusive, at their room in City Hall, from ten to
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon and from three to five
O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving
lists of the polls and estates taxable in said city.
And all such persons are hereby notified to make
and bring to said Assessors true and perfect lists of
all their polls and estates, real and personal, held
by them as guardian executor administrator, trus-
tee or otherwise, the first day OF April 1879 and
be prepared to make cath to the truth of the same
And when estates 0 persons deceased have been
divided during the past year, have changed hands
from any cause the executor, administrator or 9TH
er person interested hereby warned to give notice
of such change; and in default of such notice will
bs held under the law to pay the tax assessed all
though such estate has been wholly distributed and
paid over.
And any person who neglects to comply with this
notice will be doomed TO tax according to the laws
of the State and be barred of the right to make ap
pcaion to the County Commi isioneIs for any abate-
ment of his taxes unless he shows that be was un-
able to offer such lists within the time hereby ap-
pointed
% In no case where the Assessors have been put
10 the dlsagreeable necessity of making doom will
tse savings Banks be allowed plea in mitigation
OF such doom.
SGEfHsS S;GE ! + ESi S iSAnRSsH, SnS Assessors.
Blank schedules will be furnished at the room
OF the Assessors mh29dtd
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

THE Cleveland Herald, with the most
friendly intentions, tells Thurman that he
can only restore himself to Democratic favor
by walking into the Senate some day clad in
a rebel uniform, which would capture the
southern side of the house at once, sand,
what is more," adds the Herald, sit would
become you prodigiously well.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

A NEW town at Martha's Vineyard wants
to be known as the 'Haven of Heavenly
Rest" Ten to one it will have defaulting
town officer or bank cashier before five years
have passed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

Fort SCOTT, the Kansas town that has
just burned negro, began its career of crime
by repudating its municipal bonds. Re-
pudiation leads to murder.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

THE fight in Congress has begun, an OPEN
ing skirmish taking place in the House FRI
day. There is promise of lively times for
weeks to come.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

THE New York comic paper, Puck. repre-
sents Ben Butler as Dick Deadeye saying
'Tm unpleasant to look at, and my names
agin me-"
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
THE PRESS
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 81.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cations. The name and address Of the writer are In
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
Residence for Sale.

saSHE large two-story House with ell and stable at
Il taehed, about twenty acres of tilage land with
young orchard, situated at Oak Hil arborough,
near The Thorn on manson. and belonging to Ihe
estate of the late Emery Mooiy, deceased The
above is one Of the most attractive and desirable To-
cations in this vicinity for Summer Residence,
commanding fine view and being wit hin few
minutes walk of the P s. &P. r. r. depot as also
short drive OF either Portland Saco, Old Orchard
Llbby's Beach. For terms and particulars enquire
r.. ,. LAKRAB EE, Admi is ra tor.
mh24dtf t99 - Middle Street.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
FiBaI Notice to the Holders Of
Bonds of the Northern Pacific
Railroad COMPANY,

FINDER the Plan of Reorganization, ratified by
" The decree Of the Court, the time in which
BondhodeIs should be allowed TO participate IN the
Preferred Stock was left to the discretion Of the Pur
cnaslng COMMITTEE More than three having pas
SEQ SINCE TINS right was given and more thaa nine
Bonds,the Committee, dssircus of Closing their labors
herepy give notce that the right of converting Bonds
3Uth day of June, 1879. wa WI ~ W ~
Circulars giving information how the conversion
i aqs cca Os nag 81 At t5 office Of tie
ny The oIiSinal st 81, will b bafeh9e, New York.
der the Plan up to the same time, ''0'A uu-
FREDERICK BILLINGS.
Dec. 1S,1s7S. Chairman Purchasing Committee.
JAM 1aw6mW
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
Notice of Petition for Discharge.
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND, SIS. Court of Insolvency.
N the case OF Lorenzo Chase of Portland, in the
l. County of Cumberland, Insolvent Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that petition has, on this
seventeenth day of March, A. d. 1879, been present.
en 70 SAD Court for said Couuty by Lorenzo Chase of
Portland in the County of Cumberland praying that
ne NAV be decreed to have full discharge from all
BIS debts provable under the lnsolvent Act of the
on said Petition IT is ORDERED by said Court that
hearing be had upon he before said Court, at
the Probate Court Room in Portland in said County
April, A. D. 1879, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon and
that notice thereof be published in the Portland Dali
Cumberland, once week for three successive weeks
the las publication to be ten days at least before the
day OF hearing; and that all creditors who have
proved their debts and other persons interested NAV
appear at said place and time and show cause if any
they have, why discharge should not be granted
SAID Debtor according TO the prayer OF his petition
Attest: HORACE j. BRADBURY
Register of said Court of said County Of Cumberland
mbl9 d1aw3wW
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
New Two story House for sale.

HoUSE No. 8 Ellsworth street. 10 rooms, goo
IL cellar and drainage. Lot 38x75 The most lib
eral terms offered, viz: one-thiId cash. balance on
term OF years at per cent. interest. Apply to G.
PA ArTERSON, Dealer in Real Estate. or Canal
National Bank. mh1dtt
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31

Whitehall Times: "a mandamus," says
the Albany Argus, "has been served upon Sec
retary OF State Beach," Pshaw, day scarcely
passes that we don't have more than one man
damus forsomethiDg we have Published.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
REAL ESTATE.
HOUSE FOR SALE OR TO LBT.

BEAUTIFULLY located at the upper end of
ID Spring street: IL rooms and bath room, also a
nice cellar. Nichols furnace, gas and Sebago Lot
many bearing fruit rees grape vines etc. Terms Of
sale easy. Address
mhl6d1w p. q, ROX l1s6
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
IOWA FARMING LANDS.

DICH farming Lands on the line of Railroads in
Ia Harrison aud Hancock Counties, Iowa
Also Pine Timber Lands in Michigan and Wiscon-
SIM For sale low or exchange for property in this
vicinity, VIII. STEPHENSON
119 State Street.
Portland March 21 1879. mh2ldtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
The Home Of the Plague.

If the Union was worth Hghiing for il is
worth paying for.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-31
New Rouse For Sale

One-haf of double House No. TO Congress Street
now completed and ready for occupancy. Said house
hrst class in every respect. Dining room sitting
room. bath room and kitchen finished in hard wood.
Piumbed for hot and cold water. White mar BILE
mantles. CRATES, &c, &c Cemented cellar and
everything first class, and will be sold at very low
price. Enquire Of A. M. SMITH,
aul9eodtf End of Portland Peir.