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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-03

public service of his country. The only just
ground of discrimination is the measure of
character and capacity he has to make that
service most useful to the people
Except in CASES where, upon just and recog-
nized principles, as upon the theory Of pen
sions, offices and promotions are bestowed as
rewards of past services, their bestOwal upon
any theory which disregards personal merit is
an act of injustice to the citizen, as well as
breach Of that trust subject to which the ap
pointing power is held. In the light of these
principles it becomes of great Importance to
provide just and adequate NEAR s, especially for
every department. and large administrative of
flee, where personal discrimination on the part
of it's head is not practicable for ascertaining
those qualifications to which appointments
and removals should have reference.
To fail to provide such means is not only to
deny the opportunity of ascertaining the facts
upon which the most righteous claim to Office
depend, but of necessity to discourage all
worthy aspirants by handing over appoint
ments and removals to mere influence and
favoritism. II it is the right of the worthiest
claimant to gain the appointment, and the in
it would seem clear that wise and
just method Of sscertaining person
al fitness for Office must needs be
an important and permanent function of every
just and wise Government. It has long since
become impossible in the great offices for these
having the duty of nomination and appoint
ment to personally examine into the individual
qualifications Of more than a small proportion
Of those seeking office, and with the enlarge
ment of civil service that proportion must con-
tinue to become less. In the earlier years Of
the Government the subordinate Offices we're 80
few in number that it was easy for those max
ing appointments and promotions to personally
ascertain the merits of the candidates
Party managers and methods had then
become powerful agents Of coercion hos
tile to the free and just exercise Of
the appointing power A large and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
How Watches areIMade,

Il will be apparent to any one, who
will examine SOLID GOLD WATCH that
aside from the necessary thickness for
engraving and polishing, the large proper
ton of thesprecieus metal used is needed
only to stiffen aud hold the engraved
portions in place, aud supply the necessary
soldity aud strength The surplus gold is
actually needless, so far as UTILITY and
beauty are concerned. In JAMES BOSS
PATENT STIFFENED GOLD WATCH
CASES, this WASTE of precious metal is
overcome. and the SAME SOLIDITY AND
STRENGTH produced at from one-third to
one-half of the usual cost of solid cases.
This process is of the most simple nature
as fOllows:-A plate of composition metal,
specially adapted to the purpose, has two
plates of SOLID GOLD sOldered one on each
side, The three are then passed between
polished steel rollers, and the result is a
strip OF heavily plated composition, from
which the cases, backs, centres, bezels
&C., are cut and shaped by suitable dies
and formers. The gold in these cases is
sufficiently thick to admit of all kinds of
chasing. engraving and enameliiug: and
engraved cases have been carried until
worn perfectly smooth by time and use
without removing the gold. These cases
are for sale by all jewelers., and are guar
anteed by SPECIAL CERTIFICATE TO
WEAR FOR 20 YEARS. If your Jew
eler does not keep them, send to HAGSToZ
Il THORPE, Ledger Building, Philadel-
phia, tor Illustrated catalogue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
a Sure Thing,

Dr.. Kings Syphilitic remedy is warrant
ed to cure syphilis 10 the primary, second
airy and tertiary stages, and in all its varied
and complicated forms, and will cure the
worst case Of venereal disease. cases which
have resisted the treatment of the most
eminent and skillful physicians IN America.
1t cures the first stages aud heals the ul-
GERS in few days Il cures ulcers in the
mouth, nose, throat. head, arms and legs;
also, hard pains in the bones and joints,
swelling of the joints, syphilitic rheuma-
tism etc, in short time. Price, S. per
package, Sent everywhere by express. A
treatise on sexual diseases free. Sent
sealed for two stamps. DR.. j. Dinsbeer,
AIS North Seventh street, St. Louis, sole
proprietor. Cures guaranteed, or the
money refunded.
DIR. Dinsbeer makes chronic diseases q
speciality. If you are afflicted, with nc
matter what, call or write. m-t-w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03

the gentleman's dismissal Of certain sup
posed class of Southern Democrats. that if
there were any sore heads or disappointed
Republicans In the North who could not
get into Congress without putting on the
lions skin of Democracy. they should be
very careful not to open their mouths too
wide when they got there. daughter.
Mr.. Hooker said every claim against the
government should be so absolutely and
completely divorced from political senti-
ment, that no member on either side would
regard it as political question on which
parties could be divided. Such questions
should be passed upon according to justice
and right, aud not according to partisan
ship.
Mr.. Mills expressed his belief that not q
dollar of the money paid for war claims
had gone to the man whose heart had
Concluded on next page.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
Beautiful Hair.

FROM j. A, TYNEs, A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN OF WILSON, N, C,-My wife had
suffered for ten or twelve years with a
kind of dry letter, which kept the scalp
covered with dandruff, and caused her
hair to fall out and get very thin and
turned grey, but after using London
Hair Color Restorer," the letter was
cured and the grey hair restored to its
natural color, the hair stopped falling
out and is growing beautifully. BY
telling of the effect it had on the head
of my wife | have induced a number
to try it, and l want you to send me q
dozen bottles by express. / enclose
postoffice order for SIS to pay for it.
London Hair Color Restorer is sold at
rs cents q bottle by all leading drug
gists. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia,
sole proprietors. Sold by John Beng
ston, Druggist, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03

DR.. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms,
Commissions, and all Nervous diseases. For
sale by druggists and by Specific Medi-
cine Company, South 7th street, st. Louis,
M
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
ARemarkabIs Result.

1t makes no Offence how many ply
sicians, or how much medicine you
have tried, it is now an established
fact that German Syrup is the only re-
medy which has given complete salts
faction in severe cases of Lung Dis
eases. 1t is true there are yet thou
sands cfpersons VINO are predisposed
to throat and Lung Affections, Com
sumption. Hemorrhages, Asthma, Sc
we're Colds, settled on the breast, Pine
umonia. Whooping Cough. &C., who
have no personal knowledge of Bos.
chees German Syrup. To such we
would say that $4,000 dozen were sold
last year without one complaint. Con-
sumptives try just one bottle. Regu'
lar size Is cents. Sold by all druggists
in America.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
MEDICAL
s. O. DUNBAR,e
FLUID
N AG MESA

Superior to any English or American
Institute in 1852. -'l-fCsr
This very useful and elegant preparot;ou
as an aDerient antic-acio in dyspepsa cl - ,u'e5
attended with accidity with very graz h PAN.
has the advant.ge over common Magntsa. i in L.
dissolved, and therefore not being iab1a ~ being
mulate in the howeis. 1t Is decidedly NJ aca-
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, On sccouIs 70
sperient quality. H' q i
This solution of Magnesia Is foun7 MAJ.
beneficial as pleasing sedatve and apari. -sg
cases of irritation, or acidity Of the stooal maj
complaints, infantile disorders. OF s,a-sictsoa
| An ounce Or two of this solution sN' e5Ess
moves heartburn. acrid eructatlons and sor,,! =
| irregular DIGESTION, '1is.G
| The solution is of itself an arey1ent. hr,t.
| tive pr, perties an be much augmented hg L.
with 1t, or dir, city after H. little 'cr,'.a AHG
mixed with sugar and water. Or even viii ..'cs
of tartaIi in this manner q very agr4rebTI Fem
yescent draught can be safely taken at sy T.
during fever thirst. ! LIE
| The antisccptc qualities of this solution -,
to the presence of so much rarhouig nj wig
| been found very valuable in putrd and III --'t
yer, AS lotion for the mouth, t syeprlT T.
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the Ten, le
tartar, 'lG
The solution is almost invariably succees,,
removing fits, spasms anu headaches TO wIirI,
cate persons subject from aciGs and rrpJ;4 YER
| he stomach and bowels. -ss4
| The attention of the public Is particularly dr..
| ed to the following certificates of physical. s-
other persons who have used the Magnesia; ~
| NEW hANEN, r eb, 1CEn
| o. DUNBAR Esq-Dear Sir; mos c6al,is.:.
accord my testimony in favor of your - I
Magnesia." / have never found srvrbir',--
pleasant and efectual for correcting aciiify - .
| stomach and curing headache ar sing Iber.t,---
1t is resorted to by several members Of NV ian
whenever suffering as above, and ALWAYS Win -.
| satisfaction and instantaneous relief, "a
| Yours truly, JoHS A. Ran.
| The subscriber having used the above srri-1t.
his family for some years. l. happy to endor.e u
testimony of Mr.. Blake in his favor. -'
| Hartford, Conn. REV JOIN ORrrv-
| PROVIDENCE, Nov & IA.
Mr.. 8. o. DUNBAR-Dear Sir; l am happy p,
hear that your preparation of fluid Nagne.is
coming into general use While it is more eol
nomical than other preparation Of Fluid Maqnf,i.
l have found ii vastly more efficient, and not ori
an antisc pic and anti-acid upon the stomach. tx
| u very considerable tonic. 1t is a beautiful mo-
cine for the bowel arrangement which Gu often A.
hicts young children, and for females ofdebiits,es
and sour stomach .. particularly those encieDtr +,
| is invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
open to the profession. ii needs only an acaugrt
ance TO become with them a fayoritc medicine
| WIN. GROsvESOR, NJ \
| S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: I have been some
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magra
sia prepared by you and prefer it to the Eugl..s
| pre- paration account of its cheapness and II,
| superior laxative qualities.
Respectful. YOURS &c. M G. percy VI n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
socx ISLAND : PEORIA RAILWAY.

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SHORTEST ROUTE TO The EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAyE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht G 90 m Galva Ac S55 q, m.
Mail q Elk. I.55 p. m. Mail & Ex. 1900 p m.
Galva Ac. sos p. IN. Throh F'ht 4:45 p m:
The 80 p m train makes close connection ri
GaIva with C g. @ for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 500 m; at Burlington 7:l6 IN al
Keokuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy 9:4O p m; also so
making close connection at Peor with b q
and T ? & W roads for all points east and south.
RocK ISLAND b MERCER CO., 3. &.
Leave Rock Island at 900 II 80 m, and $40
pm. Arriving at Cable at II: 10 m, l:5O m,
and sos p m.
leave Gable at $50 a m, 1918 p m. and BIS m,
Arriving At Rock Island at S:15 q. M, S:3o p m
and SEQ m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03

S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: I have been soma
time in the habit of prescribing The Fluid Magra
sia prepared by you and prefer it to the Eugl.t
preparation on account of its cheapness and II,
superior laxative qualities.
Respectful yours &C. NJ. s. PERRY ND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
CONFIRMATION OF THE DEBATE ON
SOUTHERN WAR CLAIMS
Reply TO Representative Bragg o; wis
cousin.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The speaker
announced that the regular order of bust
ness was the morning hour, and the pend
ing bill to be the bill Tor the relief of Mag.
gle Barron.
Mr.. Chalmers said he cared nothing for
the payment of local Southern claims be-
cause loyalty to the Union during war
meant dislOyalty TO everything be held
dear. That many men in the South had
been loyal to the Union was nevertheless
true, and he did not envy the cheap pOlit-
icai capital Union soldier could make, by
telling such men he had DO more conf
dence In their honesty han a mouse had
IN stuffed catskin. The gentleman from
Wisconsin Bragg, taking advantage of
well known opposition everywhere, sought
10 blend war claims with claims for South
/, ern Improvement, aud endeavored 10 throw
the odor OF his dead cat over them. Read
mess to suspect corruption 10 others some
tunes indicates au innate tendency to cor
rupuon IN one S self, and he should there
tore not charge corruption on any QUE
he issues OF the war were certainly dead
with him. lie had but one political faith
to preserve inviolate-local self-govern-
meut; but one political hope TO build up
the waste places in the South destroyed by
the war. When the West had been in It's
infancy, it had been fostered by the South.
Mississippi democrats stood side by side
with those from Michigan in the work of
western improvements. He had warned
northern democrats last session that re-
tusal to recognize the first demands of the
. South might result in the defeat of the
southern democrats, and the return of rep
resen,atives who wOnld form alliances with
other parties. The rapid growth
OF independent candidates in the
South had already sustained his
declaration. He hoped the solid
South might still be solid for the Demo-
cratic party, but for that portion of it that
mad the courage and manliness to treat the
people o. the South as equals, and not as
interiors, in the Union. The gentleman
from Wisconsin had found bloodier shirt
than that ever waived from the bat,lemepts
OF the Republican party, and he was
stretching his legs 10 frantic effort TO
climb up to the Republican platform and
rob It OF Its last banner. He had reminded
the south OF the war debt aud of the blood
OF Union SOLDIERS for which the South was
responsible, He (Chalmersl would remind
the gentleman that the war debt was not
yet paid, and the cotton aud tobacco States
were paying far more of that debt Than
wisconsin, de lChalmeru) would reply 70
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03

Governor Palmer has turned his atten-
ton to the Peoria Democrat, and squelched
the biggest fool in Illinois" in a few
chosen words, as follows:
Whoever says the State Register don t
respect theidecision of the Supreme Court
as to the legal tender act, is a liar and a
horse thief 1t is true we don't respect
that decision as much as we do some 9th
ers, but we don't propose to be tainted
with any failure after an honest aud per-
sistent effort"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03
Railroad Time Table.
caIcAao, Rocx lsLANp ) PACIFIC 2. ]
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE.

FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE,.
LHAvR ARRIVE
Day XIX press and Mail. .9:05 AN 5:45 Pm
Night Express. .s.......... 10:30 P 5:50sAM
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, 1879-02-03

At reduced prices. Also furnished on government
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INSTRUMENTS for the Treatment and Cure of all
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Uiceraied Limbs, Corpulency, Abdominal Weak
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application. 1o7 Wisconsin Street, Milwazkee,
Wisconsin
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-03

Elixir of Honey is the best household
remedy for Coughs, Colds, and Diseases of
the Throat ever brought before the pub
lie. For children it is the best remedy in
the world. For sale by druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-20
OR lYUAR Y
MISS CATHERINE M. SULLIVAN,

Miss Catherine M. Sullivan, whose death took place at Ct. Burlington on Friday, Aug 8, will be remembered by the readers Of the NEWS, as an occasional contributor to it's col umns over the signature, c. M S." She will also be remembered by camp-meeting goers, as regular attendant, and earnest worker at the meetings. From the columns of the Berkshire Courier of last week, we take the following interesting sketch of her life and death:
 Miss Sullivan was born in Boston, in 1SO7 Her family were people of wealth and inhu- ence, and high social standing, but lost their property in after years, so that Miss Sullivan was left in comparative poverty. She had a brother who married sister of the late Gen. John A. Dix: and sister who became the wife of Rev. Cephas Pasco, one ofthe earliest missionaries to Greece, and for ten years pas tor of the Baptist church at North Egremont. Miss Sullivan took deep interest ip the anti, slavery agitation, and was often delegate to abolitionst conventions. She was present in that capacity at the famous convention in Philadelphia, when Liberty Hall was attack ed by mob of forty thousand, and burned
 
 people of note, one of her most intimate ac- quaintanccs being Miss Mary A. Livermore, who has since acquired national reputation as lecturer After Rev. Mr. Pasco accepted the parish at North Egremont Miss Sullivan went there to reside. and has since lived in quiet way in this vicinity, some of the time in this town, and for the past year and a half at Canaan, Ct. She was lady of much intel lectual ability and culture and in her younger days attractive in person, mind and manners She also had an abundant fund of wit and sarcasm, which she could use with much se- verity when she thought it deserved. Dur tug the war she identified herself prominently with the soldiers aid society, and throughout her life was always finding opportunities for assisting others less fortunate than herself Her religious sympathies were with the Bap- tist denomination, and she always retained her connection with the First Baptist church of Boston, though usually attending the Episcopal service when in this village. About two years ago she published very apprecia- tive memoir of the late Gordon L. Mansir, and had recently completed an excellent me- stood Dr. Penniman's character better, prob | ably, than any other of his acquaintauces, l and had made the task labor of love. It proved to be her last work, the first copies 1 being placed in her hands on the very day l that she was taken with her fatal illness | Her disease was a malarial ending in ty- phoid fever The funeral was attended on | Sunday. from the residence of Mrs. Pierce, | Rev Robert Bennett of North Egremont conducting the services.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-20
THE PoUGRREEPsIE BRIDGE.

The work on the railroad bridge across the Hudson at Poughkeepsie is so far advanced that accurate estimates can be made of it's ultimate cost. One pier is completed to a point twenty feet above high water mark, 8 second is partly built, and the caisson of 8 third Is ready to be put in place. This not only disposes of the doubt of the practicabili- U of constructing bridge at this point but furnishes accurate data for estimating the cost of the structure. This is now reckoned at something less than $4, ,00o, ,0O0, the original estimate, and the capital stock is to be in creased to that amount. A syndicate has been organized to furnish the money. The present stockholders who shall subscribe for the new stock, whether they have paid in awhole or part of their former subscriptions, will be credited by the syndicate with the amount of their payments.
 The Poughkeepsie Eagle says that negotia- tions with owners of coal properties and rail road companies have demonstrated beyond any guess work that there isan immense busi- ness waiting for the bridge, and contracts already entered into for the building of con- meeting railroads guarantee that this business will be ready as soon as it is done. The esti mates heretofore named are not only confirm cd, but they are largely exceeded, and it is as certain as anything in the future can be, that the bridge will pay better profits than have ever been claimed by it's most sanguine advo- cstes. A force of engineers is to be put on in about two weeks to locate the new road from there westward to the Pennsylvania coal felda-[ Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1879-08-20
Afternoon Exercises.

SERMON BY REV. W. A. XACKEY, OF CANAAN
 At quarter before three Tuesday D. m., the bell summoned the congregation to at. | tend the exercises of the afternoon. The seats were rather better filled than ill the morning, and the attention throughout was excellent. The opening hymn, An Sol dier of the Cross, Follower of the Lamb, " was read by Rev.F. Hernance of Tyringham, Mass, ssby whom also the opening prayer was made. Presiding Elder A. K. Sanford then explained the object of the meeting, after which a collection was taken up. The preacher of the afternoon, Rev. W. A.Mackey of Canaan, was then introduced, taking for his text, Rev. 23 chap, 2l V. "To him that overcometh etc."
 There is, said the speaker, in this text a glorious promise to us. Three things are in volved. First: what are we to overcome ? The answer is sin, and in this to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil We say a0e are to overcome and yet it is God who does it. We must struggle but we must also rely on God First: we are to overcome the world-the cares and the charms of the world, and first, the cares of the world. We arc apt to think lightly of these, to consider them trifes {; but if we are not careful they will rob us of our peace and draw us away from God and Heavenly things. They are constant cares, constant worries, wearing away happiness and peace. We must rise above them and triumph over them, or they will triumph over us.
 Then the ch4rms of the world, those things which ruin and poison the soul.
 These must be overcome, if they stand be- tween the soul and God. You must conquer them or they wir conquer you. The world holds out grand, brilliant promises and through all ages, those lying promises have attended mems souls. The heart first turns to the world to test it's promises, and then turns to God. We must rise above the world or it will rise above us.
 Then we must overcome the flesh, the in- dividual self Here are two things to be con sidered
 It is strange how our hearts will struggle after forbidden fruits And the conquess must be frequently carried on in the secrecy of our own breasts There is lion of depravity in every mans breast, and it must be overcome or it will itself overcome.
 Then we must overcome our own wills bring them into harmony with Gods will. We must also overcome the devil In the sense oi resisting and rising above him. This is not an easy task. The wiles of the devil are in. To-day he may be under our 'eet tomorrow at our side, aye at our throat This trinity of forcee-the world, the flesh and the ievil-is always in the Christians path. The contest may be 8 life struggle, but it will be with victory at last. But the contest must come.
 Next, we must overcome by faith. All things are possible to him that believeth." But this faith must be genuine, living faith "a saving faith, must be right in its object. | It must not be faith iu circumstances, sur