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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

The legislative appropriation bill was re-
ported and referred to committee of the
whole.
The bill to restrict the immigration of
Chinese was taken up. The bill passed
yeas 1875: nays ~.
The House went into the committee OF tho
whole on the post Office appropriation bill.
Luttcrll made il i've minutes speech de-
voted mainly to az attempt TO show that the
Republican party had obstructed legislation
on this subject by refusing to adopt the
amendmcn, offered by him to an appropria-
ton bill, to prohibit the employment of Chi
nese i'll the navy yards. lie did no, state
that this was ruled out because it was ruled
out because it was new legislation and mad
miss.ble under the rules Of the House.
Williams of Oregon, before Lutteral spoke,
had, to- day underworld to offer a similar
amendment to this bill, but the Democrats
objected to its reception.
After taking up he post Office bill, Baker,
of Indiana. moved to increase the appro.
priation for mail transportation by railroad
from So, 200 to 100000 After short
debate it was adopted; yeas 80; nays %.
Chalmers submitted an amendment in
creasing the appropriation for Transports
ton on steamboats, from 800, 900 TO $780,
900: agreed to.
Without final action the committee rose.
Durham introduced joint resolution call
ing the on Secretary Of State for u detailed
statement of expenditures made by the gov
eminent at the Paris Exposition; passed.
Aldrich asked leave to offer resolution
directing the committee on pnblic buildings
and grounds to inquire into the method of
constructing public buildings with view of
finding whether any abuses are connected
with the same; objected to.
Hewitt, of Alabama, from the committee
on public lands. reported n bill creating
an additional land district in Idaho; passed.
Scales asked leave to introduce u resolu-
ton directing the committee on Indian af-
fairs to investigate the recent escape of
Cheyenne Indians from their reservation.
and their subsequent slaughter By U. S.
forces.
McCook objected.
The ses ion tonight on the levee bill was
abandoned and postponed until this day
week and the House adjourned.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

reported back the House joint resolution pro
posing an amendment to toe constitution
prohibiting the payment of claims of dis
loyal persons from property injured OR de-
stroyed in the war of the rebellion, with an
amendment in the nature of substitute /;
placed on the calendar.
Edmunds said that the judiciary commit
tee thought the resolution as it passed the
House was totally inadequate for the pur-
pose indicated by the title. He gave notice
that be would call the bill up for considera-
ton at an early day.
After disposing OF the morning business
and passing several bills on the calendar, n
bill to pay Warren Mitchell for cotton taken
during the war taken up and Il long discus
sion followed
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
Senate.
WASHINGTON Jan. IS.

WASHINGTON Jan. IS.
The testimony of James Z. Anderson,
taken before Il committee of the House and
affecting Senator Matthews, was received
from the House and referred to select )m-
mittee appointed last session. Allison,
chairman.
A number of bills were introduced and re-
ferred.
BY Edmunds Authorizing the president
to prescribe suitable police regulations for
the government Of various Indian reserva-
tons and for the punishment of murder,
robbery and other crimes committed therein !;
referred.
Davis, of Illinois, presented a memorial
asking Congress TO provide an industrial bu-
reau, whose duty 1t shall be to obtain and
collate accurate statistics of all countries and
the interests which may employ labor.
A motion OF Morrill, to lay aside the calen-
dar and consider the bill TO provide for TAX
ing the next census, was rejected b. a vote
ol-yeas %; nays Y.
House amendment to the Senate bill max
ing the 22d of February a legal holiday in
IT, District of Columbia, was agreed to and
the bill passed. The amendment provides
that il Is t. take effect February D. 1879.
Dawes from the committee on public
buildings and grounds reported adversely
on the me mortal of the Missouri legislature
asking the removal of the national capitol
to a more central portion eli the Union.
Plumb from the committee on military af-
fairs reported ia !oraply on the bill to author
i2e the secretary OF the treasury to ascertain
and report to Congress the amount of money
expended and the amount OF indebtedness
assumed by the State OF Kansas in repelling
invasions and sIplirpr,rS indian hostllites;
placed on the calendar.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
The I'LL of Life.

The roads leading over the hill OF life
are Numerous; some people take the
road which is bright agd gay-on which
flowers of the brghtesi Tue are blooming
but they tnd tina, before they are half
way. the flowers are faded, all is bleak
they are W aired. aud are glad to lie
down and die; others strive 10 so ore
the steep bank TO fortune and fame. bu,
the paths on Viii. h they tread are weak
and:rugged; some sop st a steep prcci-
pice over which they are unable to pass;
the soo.hold Of others give way and they
are hurled 10 the bottom, while only a
few reach the coveted goal; but the wise
man chooses the road which goes over
he bill with gradual slope, on which
here and there are sweet flowers which
cheer him on his wav until he arri es Al
his journeys tn', where dwells peace
happiness and contentment.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
House..
WAsHISGroN. Jan. rs.

Soon after assembling, the House went
into committee of the whole on the post Of
flee appropriation bill and Blount explained
its provisions. 1t appropriates thirty-four
million nine hundred and sixty thousand
dollars, a decrease of about two mill. from
the estimates, and an appropriation of one
million over last year; but for the legislature
of the Democratic House during the last
three years, the appropriation wonld have
been at Last three Millions larger than it
was.
Baker Of Indiana. said that last year he
predicted that when the post Office bill was
before the House, the appropriation WAS in
sufficient and would end in Deficiencies;
tina: the prediction had come true, and with
equal certainty the same prediction might be
made about the presen. bill. Any attempt
to cripple the railway mail service or s;eam-
er service Was crime against the country.
The bill was then read ny sections for
amendment.
Page offered an amendment increasing the
appropriation for letter car iers from - ,9OU,-
900 to $4,000, 600, the amount II the esti-
mate. After discussion the amcndiu. ut WAS
agreed To by vote oi IS to CD.
Waddell offered an aEentliren; directing
post Office employees or railway. who can
c,l stamps to keep III account OF stamps
cancelled, the same to be credited TO the
postmaster at the station where mail was put
on the cars. for the purpose % .xing the
basis of pay such postmaster: adopted.
Money offered an amendment increasing
the appropriation FOR transportation ON
steamer routes from $3.50 900 to "a, 9O0,-
000.
After discussion Moneys amendment in
creasing the pplopria,i"n Tor steamer ser
vice to $1,000. 900 was adopted.
The committee rose aid the House al
jo1rned
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

SENATE.
WAsHrNHraY. JAn. y.

Amemoral was recei, I'd from the Woman
Rights Association, for an amendment to the
constitution prohibiting States fro.n disfran-
chisins persons on account OF sen; referred.
Sharon presented resolution from Neya-
Ia against unjust discrimination IN railroad
freights.
\ hill relating to postal matters WAS con-
sidered at length and referred to special com.
mittee.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
WASHINGTON. Jan. Il.
Senate.

The credentials We're presented Of Senator
Shields OF Missouri. MIR. Shields then took
the oath OF Office.
large number Of bills were offerel in
Guiding one by Ferry 70 reerEanize and dis
cipline tho D,ilitia Of TIE United States.
The bill reported iro..- tie committee on
naval affairs on Thursday la. to abolish the
volunteer nays ~ to United States passed
Edmunds, from the Judiciary committee,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

Wgishl's bill. loaning $500 to evogy man
not wor:h 500, desiring 10 take adyan-
tage OF the provision Of the homestead law,
was takel u.
Alter discussion, the bill was defeated;
yeas, %, nays, 2l2.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06

They who tread life's pathway ever
bearing on their faces an expression OF
cheerfulness are radiant ministers OF
good to mankind. They scatter sunshine
on all they meet; depression and gloom
fade away in their presence.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
CONGRESSIONAL.
Spii;t lie.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
Morrill,, from special committees reported
caucus bill and will cali i up Tuesday.
Burnside reported i'll favor of $3.50, 000 as
q permanent fund for education OF the blind.
Consular and diplomatic appropriations
passed as agreed to by conference commit
tees. Amount ~, 0S9,S35.
After executive session, Senate adjourned.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-02-06
fipEsp


IN committee OF the whole % the bil to
apply proceeds OF publlc lands 10 popular
educGtion.
Foye wanted 10 amend to secure benefits
of act TO colorol children in the South.
Goode would consent ii il did not estab-
lish colored schools.
Monroe explained that each State. before
money could be drawn, WAS to file with the
secretary of treasury the law OF such State
accepting provisions of the act and providing
that the fund should be applied to free edu-
cation of all children.
Amendments were proposed and not acted
on when committee rose.
Hewitt reported army appropriation bill
and would call it up after post Office appro-
priation was disposed of.
Cox. OF New FORK introduced bill to reg
ulate comm"' between United States and
canada ana .or reciprocal navigation.
Cox also reported bill to take the federal
census. Ryan from same committee made
minority report.
EVENING SESSION.
Weddell, chairman of the committee on
post offices and post roads explained the
bill for classification of mail matter, Il de-
vides the mail matter into four classes: LIST,
written matter; "a, periodical publications.
ander registration; Sd, miscellaneous printed
matter; 4th, merchandise II makes the rate
Of postage uniform on all periodicals. wheth-
er daily, weekly, moutlly or quarterly. The
bill WAS satisfactory to the publishers OF the
country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Court will begin next Monday at o.
clock.
The grand jury remained in session
to-day.
Moline received $7,075 from saloons
last year.
The river was never lower Ethan now,
at this season of the year.
Moline saloon keepers will have to
pay $500 license this year.
The stoppage of team travel over the
bridge makes ferrying lively.
The Keator House Moline will be for
mally opened in couple of weeks
The Rodman Rifles will visit the
Moline companies tomorrow night.
The frame building, on Market square
occupied by G. Pfoh, is being moved.
Regular drill of the RodmaE Rifles
to night at 7:l5 o'clock in the new hall.
1t cost Schroeder $28 to pound Kronz
and the latter had to pay $l6 for his part
IN the recent KroDz Schroeder fracas.
John Bengston's building in the rear
of the present fine block, is being pushed
along as fast as the work can be done well.
Speaker Randall says the Democrats
need leader who is ''as calm as May
morning" There is good deal of May
about Speaker Randall.
Andy Tracy, recently sentenced to be
hanged at Southport, Pa when the judge
said And may God have mercy on you
replied, Il hope SO, for I've had none
| here"
Riverside Cemetery, Moline. cost
that city $4,000 and was poor invest
ment. 1t is an elephant which the city
would gladly rio itself of, if anything like
cost could be realized
1t is reported in Washington polite!
that Messrs. james Harvey and MontRom
cry Blair have made arrangements to com
mence the issue Of q democratic daily
about the end of May in the interest 0
Samuel J. Tilden
The Deere Mans1r Co., have Jus
published very neat and handsome al
vertising card, on the corner OF which j
a GthographIc portrait of Miss Katie Deer
daughter of Chas. H. Deere. The card il
very neat and attractive
The latest old thing which ever,
fashionable london lady thinks she mus
have, if she is to remain anybody at al
ic an nlI watch II IL nat fnr the hand
or face. or works that these are PRICED
but for the case. These are taken Of
their hinges and converted into stopper
for the glass bottles on the dressing tables
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Scorched goods at McCabe's.
As Others See IT,

Speaking OF the Illinois Legislature, the
Indianapolis Journal remarks that THE
present session has lasted four months, aud
bids fair to run month longer, though
the prevalent opinion seems to be that its
legitimate business could have been COM
pleted 10 four weeks Transcript
The Indianapolis Journal, is a Republi
can paper, ditto the Transcript, and like
wise the Illinois LeRislature-guess those
Journals have spoken truly for once, and
the sooner the Legislature gives way to
men who are competent, honest and will
ing to make laws for the good of the whole
people of the state and not for the radical
few. the better for all interested. Peoria
Democrat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, May 6.-The custom house
eases were called in the United States
District Court this morning, Judge Dyers,
Of Milwaukee, spresiding. The day was
taken up with preliminary motions and
arguments thereon. Defendants were all
present, and all represented by counsel,
except Reed and Wheaton. The lawyers
engaged in the defense are Hon. Leonard
Sweet, Thomas Hoyne, E. 3. McCagg. and
Charles II. Reed. The government was
represented by George G. Campbell, l..
H. Bontelle and District Attorney Bangs.
Defendants pleaded not guilty to the in
| dictment found against them, and Mr..
Hoyne moved to quash the indictment
afainst Mills and Mueller, arguing that
the indictment does not charge defendants
with anything which, if proved true,
would amount to criminal offense, and
that the indictment does not state any of
Tense with sufficient expicitness to enable
defendants TO prepare their defense.
The indictment, moreover, does not charge
that Hill, Potter, Darling and Prussing
were government officers. Special coun-
Gil BontelIe replied that the law does not
require a criminal act to be charged in
the indictment He fortified this position
by many authorities Campbell main
tanned the indictment was strong in these
parts attacked by Hoyne The court took
the matter under advisement. Sweet ther
argued in favor of the bill Of particulars il
the case OF Potter, Gu the ground that tht
statement of the offense in the indictmen
is generic, and the defendant could Dot
know what he must prepare to defenC
himself, unless the Indictment contain sucl
facts set forth with sufficient particularly
that the court may see, if proved, that az
, offense had been committed and the
defendant fully apprised of the nature o
the ofense with which he is charged. Ad
j0urned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
The Only Way.

The only way to cure catarrh is by the
use of a cleansing and healing lotion, APP
piled to the infamed diseased membrane.
Snuffs and fumiGators, while afording ten
porary relief, irritate the affected parts
and excite more extended inham mation.
Besides, no outward applications alone can
cure catarrh. The disease originates 10 a
vitiated state OF the blood, and thorough
Alternative course of treatment is necessary
to remove it FROM the system. DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy has long been known as
an efficient standard remedy for this dis
ease, but, to insure a radical and perma-
nent cure, it should be used in conjunction
with DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, the best vegetable Alternative yet
discovered. The Discovery cleanses the
vitiated blood, while the Catarrh Remedy
allays the inflammation and heals the dis
eased tissues.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07

Thousands attest the superior quality of
Old Medford Rum" acknowledged the
finest manufactured. This excellent tonic
is known the world over as the Durest rum
in the market and where once used never
fails to take precedence over all other
runs. 1t is manufactured by D. Law
renee & Sons, Boston, Mass, and sold by
them at wholesale only. Trade supplied
on short notice. Every first class bar
should have pure "UId MedFord" on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07

During the "wee sma'' hours, when all are
wrapped In silent slumber, the insidious subtle
Zoe, unpercelyed and unsupported quietly enters
the private sanctuary, attacks the inmates and
pours It's poisoned miasm into the blood, which
paralyzes the nerves, locks up the seeretions, in
nervates the stomach, and severe chill Is the
result. This deadly foe must be disarmed its de-
vastating influences must be counteracted, its
cleansed and toned, the liver unlocked and the
bowels moved. Do this and chill and fever car.
not exist, and we know of but one combination
tnat Will accomplish all these results at the same
time and that article Is Days Ague Tonic. which
never fails to cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07

On Broadway, New York, the great
a prominent feature of even
that famous street, convenient to all places
of interest, and noted for it's luxurious ap-
pointments-is situated the Grand Central
Hotel, which is now kept on both plans,
the American at $3.50 to $500, and the
European at 81 90 and upwards, per day.
An elegant restaurant, at moderate prices,
is conducted by the Grand Central.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING Ne,

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One Of the best kept and most
Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringeDcy of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, aud by leaving your baggage cheek
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Unnatural DISTINCTIONS.

Certain fundamental laws of nature are deman-
ded by the human organism. AS life requires coz
slant and regular action, there is necessarily con-
tinual wearing out of material and correspond
ing accumulation of etete matter, which must be
thrown off through the different channels OF the
system. This is absolutely necessary TO health
ful action OF the human machine; but should these
channels OF egrfss become obstructcd, or blocked
up, disease and suffering would be the legitimate
result Nearly all females, married or single at
stated times suffer from these distractions leading
TO headache, eucorrhRa, loss of appetite hsetcria
prolapsus loss of color, prostitution, emaciation,
etc. There is one remedy whichfwil cure this
condition OF female life known as English Female
Bitters, the grand triumph as female regulator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
stimulate the Sluggish Kidneys,

In addition to its tonic and cathartic
properties. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
exercises G beneficial influence upon the
kidneys and bladder. when they are inac-
tive, by stimulating them to renewed ex-
ertion, thus reopeniDg. as it were, sluice
for the escape Of impurities whose regular
channel of exit is the organs Of urination.
Among these are certain abnormal and in-
fiammatory elements, productive Of ire
parable injury to the system if not entirely
expelled The kidneys and bladder them
selves are also benefited by this stimulus
as their inactivity is usually prelimi.
nary to their disease and disorganization.
They also experience, in common with
other portions of the system, the potent in
viCorative effects of the Bitters, which
furthermore corrects disordered conditions
OF the stomach, bowels and liver.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Nobby Goods.

For faultless fit, superior goods and
good work, in the tailoring line, 60 to
Dixon's. The latest styles in all grades Of
spring and summer goods made to order
on short notice. None but first class
workmen employed and every suit guarau-
teed to fit 1T you want nobby, well
made suit, cut in the latest style go to
Dixon's LIS Second Avenue, Rock Island,
TlIs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Sick Headache.

Two doses of Bailey's Saline Aperient viii cure
the headache. One dose will cure sour stomach or
heartburn. A few doses will cure habtHal consti-
patton: 1t will relieve the dyspeptc, 1t will cool
ana quiet the stomach, 1t viii open the pores of the
skin. quiet the nervous act without pain or nausea
and as purgative is far preferable to pills, II
never fails and is especially adapted to the ladies
who wish pleasant medicine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The BEST sALvEin the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns,
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price % Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
Ra Ya Like Foolish.

For ten years my wife was confined to
her bed with such a complication of all
ments that no doctor could tell what was
the matter or cure her, and | used up a
small fortune in humbug stuff. Six months
ago saw a U. S. Gag with Hop Bitters on
it, and l thought [ would be fool once
more. tried it, but nay folly proved to
he wisdom. Two bottles cured her, and
she is now as we'll aud strong as any mans
wife, and it only cost me two dollars Be
ye like foolish" H. w, Detroit, Mich.
While Eastern politicians are devoting
themselves to the concoctiou, elaboration
and perfection Of plans to carry the States
of New York and Ohio this fall, the more
thoughtful Of the Western Democrats are
fixing their attention upon Illinois, Wis
consin, Michigan, and Iowa. They believe
and reasonably enough. that the 100000
Democratic votes cast in these States last
year may easily be increased to $4,000 or
100000, thereby securing their SO elector-
al votes for the Democratic candidate in
1880 Chicago Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07
" ct goods at McCabe's.
County Court---Judge Adams.

Vim. Burton was arraigned on charge
Of petty larceny before Judge Adams, this
morning, and sentenced to 30 days in the
county Jail.
Robert Johnson, light fingered darkey
was before the county court to-day. The
Judge said it was larceny and sentenced
him to 80 days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07

An insult like counterfeit money, you
may not be to blame for its being offered,
but you are not obliged to take it; but
Deviue's Pitch Lozenge when taken and
used, cures the most severe colds, coughs
and more cases of real consumption than
any other medicine. Try the Pitch
Lozenge reader. Sold by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-07

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