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nS-For abandonment Of schrs Joseph Allen of Bos-
ton, ana Alert of Digby Ms, see general news columns
STEAMER JENNY 0rro (Brl hence for Tyne Dock which
in collision with tho ferryboat Monticello returned
for All examination.
Bank Ir AL; Utah from Plymouth. E. for New York
ashore A. pea Beach is badly broken on starhoard side
her sidc one boat carried The sailors
of water and ice.
BARK CAxrAxnRo Br Walker from Rio Jsnero for Bal
tmore of Cedar Point Jan 6 with loss of one anchor
BARK NAvIGAroRH dtap from Marseilles Oct New
York spoken Jan IL lat 3d. lon 7 and reported
~ days in latitude Of aterns was sao, OF and
sprung lanyards chafed badly
BRIG Rock (3r, before reported stranded the Cuba
coast, is pronounced a total loss.
New York. before reported ashore Hart island was
hoated at Pm 10th and anchored at City Island Her
bottom is oil right. shc has manboom broken.
scHR KATE from Boston for Dennis went ashore night
Jan Ii on Marshfeld Beach One man lost overheard.
ScuR ALLEGRO (of Machias, from Weymouth arrived
below Wilmington NC. Jan is. with bulwarks and
boat gone. =.
Baltimore before reported wrecked sailed Dec s and
27th unusually heavy caused the head
@ Of the having the
the mainmast the latters unsteadness opened the dec
%sp remenoas So, but BROKE OVER
schooner, breaking tho foroboom in two places as
broke the forega and she fell the trough sea-
carried away the rudderhcad wheel
and the schooner became helpless wrock: On the 2t
Amsterdam hove In sight and took of the crew. next
day them the schr Oliver
stated few hours after going board tho bark the
schooner suddenly urched 10 side, her stern
owned in ST John Nh by Mr. c + Robinson Captain and
have arrived home.
DELAWARE BRsAKwATER. Jan 16-Barks Sacramento and
Oseraa heavy weather of the coast split
sails.
Brig johnny Smith had heavy gales and stove cabin.
BARK Saguenay experienced heavy gales last 10 days;
split sails.
Schr t;ersh Banker succession Of gales Is
to Jan TO- away nearly all sails carried away head
gear; short Of and oil hull and cargo all right
GALVESTON Jan I3-The bark @ W Cochrane and cargo
total loss. Nothing hut IS bales cotton and
running rigging were saved
schr Geo Seaiy lying in the stream of the brick
wharf struck white squall and dragged her
Choir She drfsed atwart the bows OF the bark Voter
horn doing damage and experiencing herself
The brig Nicoene Nor was also lying In the stream of
the brick wharf and dragged her anchors drfted
alongside the vessels lying at the wharf, without doing
The steamer Lizzie of the Houston Direct Navigation
Company attempted to breast tho squa last evening"
blown against Williams wharf doing damage
IL and breaking two Of her guard posts
NEWCASTLE Dol, Jan 17-Steamer Lord Eslington (Br)
Philadelphia for Antwerp IL damaged by the ice
ing cracking the plate bow first from the
board bow and bullying plate The damage below
line Her captain thinks by shifting aft and tipping
vessel he repair Her cargo Is all right.
RcHMosp Jan 1.-THE bark Pepita GER and the schr
Ames still fast in the ice Graveyard Reach
II the efforts the channel successful will
IN waft hon an
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FUNERAL OF JOHN D. MAXWELL.

AT the late residence OF Mr.. John d. Maxwell. No.
$50 West Twentyhird street. the funeral services Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church wcro read last
evening by the Rev. Mr.. walker. of Calvary Church.
Mr.. Maxwell n member Of the Stock Exchange.
and the majority Of its members were present Tho
remains will be conveyed to Greenwood to-day Of ten
A. NJ The following gentlemen will sct ss pail
bearers :-Messrs. G. G. Baldwin. William Ii. Apple
ton, David Oston A. X. Albertus, William H. Forest,
Jonathan Edwards, I. p Huntington and 7. ]. 8.
Flint
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Passed in this PM schr James English before reported
In Hart Island roads.
BOUND EAST.
Steamer Norman. Nickerson. Philadelphia for Boston
BARK Julia. Higgins New York for Marseies and an
chored in Hart Island roads,
The following anchored in the roads above
Ms.
ton.
sehr Fairfield. Hunter. Now York for Hyanns
schr Anna Jacobs Jones' New York for Providence.
Schr Ida Palmer Palmer New York for Stamford.
sehr = q W Hines. Hill Port Johnson for bost"n
Schr Abbe Wasson, Grey Port johnson for proviaence
The vessels before repoi ted anchor oil the ikkAtp
Telegraph station AT MILESTONE LII, were oweo up 10
Hart Island roads this afternoon
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FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

John A. Van Dam, better known as Gus Van
DAM left his home at New Brighton. s. L.. wedncs-
day morning. and since that time nothing has been
heard Of him. On the day in question he was sent
TO New York on the nine O'Clock boat to pay
bills and transact other business for his father
who IL n grocer doing business at New Brighton. It
is feared thst'hc has met with foul play.
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PUZZLED DOCTORS.

The case of George Theodore Phfer late an employee
of the Singer Sewing Machine Company of Elizabeth
port n j., who died of peculiar phase of heart dis.
case is still attracting considerable attention. Phys
clans from the towns and cities in the immediate
vicinity of that place have viewed his body. and
large delegation OF surgeons arrived there last even
ing and were greatly puzzled the case.
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MIR. LORDS CONDITION.
Ex-MAYOR wEsTERvELT.

Mr.. Thomas Lords condition about the same
ct one o'clock this morning as it yesterday.
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The condition of ex-Nayor wcstervclt has slightly
improved Last night he was conscious. and did not
seem 10 suffer ss much as on the previous night.
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SAILED.
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

Steamers Adriatic Br, for Liverpool: Rhinwidda Br
Havre; bark Maud Scammcll (Br). Bordeaux.
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OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

Schr George Hatch from Pascsgous for Boston, jar
u, OF Capes Of Delaware.
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WHALEMEN.
SPOKEN.

Sailed from Provincetown Jan H. schr Oracle Parker
Marston, Atlantic Ocean.
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BELOW.
CLEARED.

Bark Bjorviken Nor), Harris from Bordeaux Nov %.
Bnrk Columbus from -
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SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
S,ii~ Destination

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE MONTHS
OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.
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HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER.
VATIONS.
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WESTERN UNION TIME BALL.

NEW YORK, Jan l7-Noon.
The Western Union time ball dropped correctly to-day
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scbr Samuel P Goodwin, williams. Stamford for New
York.
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ume 81 see stated here that in 1SJ3 young Brahms
made his first concert tour and by mere chance went
to Dusseldorf wnere ne LOOK vccaslon 20 make tne
have said this is absolutely not true The visit
TO schumann was most deliberately planned by my
self, and my letter TO Joaohin and the letter from
Joachim 70 Schumann simply stepping stones
in tho career of Johannes Brahms"
Have You met Brahms in person since that
timer"
no reference made by either of us TO the past
for stunning the subject. and certainly did not
to recall IT to his mind Our conversation was of q
general character.
THE HuSeAn1As pAScEs-ASorHER CURIOUS nEvELA-
Now, let ask you another question. Why is
IL that you play Brahms Hungarian Dances
being a Hungarian yourself and natural lover of
your own national muster
AZ this question MIR. Remenyi's face became sud-
of pain He replied after a moment. laying down the
above mentioned dagucrrcotypc. "Ahi there is an.
vo,' ta, we travelled from village to village earning
n few dollars by the waysde. Ia the hotels ut night,
for the purpose of killing time, II was my habit TO
compose Hungarian melodies. Some Of these
showed to him. To several for the purpose OF max
ing an innocent deception, gave the name OF national
airs. without saying by whom they were written aud
my pleasure was always boundless when heard him
describe them as good knowing that he an inn
partial Judge and appreciated that which was excel.
lent In our art. day I'm 1865 after had received
my amnesty and was permitted to return to
Hungary and travel ullrcstrainedly elsewhere,
i happened to be In Vienna, and by accident
went into music store for the purpose Of
learning what publications had appeared.
Among the pieces handed me were a series of Hun
garan dances which. the proprietor Of the establish
Incnt said, then making sensation all over the
civilized world. overlooked them fcverishy and
discovered once the origin OF every of the ten
numbers. II is true that in the first editions made
by Sinlrock the title page contained the words, Hun
garan Dances, followed in very small letters by the
words, Transcribed by Lgcsezt. and then the words,
In largo letters. johannes Brahns; but since that
time new editions have appeared ~ the composition
Of Brahms himself snd he must be aware Of the fsct.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-04
THEJEFFERSON COUNTY
MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE Co.,

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson and
" surrounding Counties, Insurance IN
safe Company ut the actual cost OF lnSu-
rance which is much cheaper than the
rates usually charged, and keeps the mon
ey at home.
Good risks from responsible parties are
invited.
Executive Committee meets every Tues
day.
DIRECToIs-N.S S. White, Henry b. Da-
yenport, Edward Tearncy. john W. XII
der, w. III. L. Lewis, Daniel Heihebower,
VIM. l.. Wilson, Eugene Baker, John w.
Grantham, james Logic, Chas. 4. llson,
John Ii. little, Jacob ). Melvin, VIM. ID.
Smith, L. G. w. Herr.
N. S. White, President.
H. B. Davenport, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE COMMTTEE-N. ,. White,
VIM. II. L. Lewis, John w. Rider, Eu-
gene Baker and VIM. l.. Wilson.
LOCAL AGENTS. VIM. Gil
bert: KearneySvile. j. {. Btner; Har-
per's Ferry, Chas. L. Trail; Shepherds
town, III. G.. Entler.
The Secretary and General Agent will
be found at the office of the Company on
South Charles Street, in Chaclestown, on
every Tuesday and Friday.
II. A. ALEXANDER,
Sec'y and Gen. Agent.
Nov. 1G, 1873. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-04
New Goods
AT THE
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFIELD'S !

THE undersigned has just laid in new
/ supply OF Spring and Summer Goods
to be sold at the lowest possible prices,
consisting in part of CalicOes, Cottons,
CottonadeS, Linens, Towels and Ladies
Dress Goods. Cotton, Batting, WaddinS
and Canvass and full line of Hose. socks
as low as G0centS per dozen pairs. Also
LARGE stock of Winter Goods which Will
be sold very low.
The Notion department embraces Ladies
and Gents neck wear, Collars, Guns,
Scarfs, Ties, Handherchiefs, Ribbons.
Breast-pins, Ear-dropS, Collar and Gun
Buttons, Studs, Fans, Parasols, &c.
Also a full line of GROCERIES, Canned
Fruits, Sc, TObaccoS, SnuttS, Cigars,
Pipes, Wooden and TinwarG; Cutlery
and Hardware, Shovcls, Forks, Axes,
Hatchets, Curry Combs and Lamp Goods,
Coal Oil, &c.
Mems, Ladies, Misses and Children's
Boots, Shoes and Slippers from the city
markets at reduced prices. HAIRY ESI
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
COUNTRY PRODUCE AT HIGHEST
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given to SIlOEMAk-
ING. Coarse and Kip Boots and Shoes
and all kinds of Fashionable work done
i'm elegant order; such as French Calf
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots, Con-
gress Caters and the new Windsor Low
Buckle Shoe, or any style of Boot or Shoe
desired. Special inducements to Cash
Customers.
Thankful for past favOrs a continuance
of the same is respectfully requested.
j. r. HAGLEY.
Dutlields, May 81, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-04
FURNITURE!
FURNITURE!
Cost ! Cost -!
Cash ! Cash !!
IN order to make room for 4 Spring sup
l. plv, will sell any sett or piece OF ur.
niture on hand, AT COST FOX CAoH
Call at once and secure Bargains:
NJ. j. LATIMER.
Feb. 16 u
MANHOOD:
How Lost, How Restored

np, Just published, new edl-
ZslsssA ton of DIR. Culverwcil's Gee
SnMzH brated Essay on the radical
cure without medicine) OF Spermator-
rhGa or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary
Seminal Losses, lmpOtency, Mental ana
Physical Incapacity, lmpediments to Mar
riage, etc.; also, Consumption, EPILEPSY
ard Fits, induced by self-indulgence or
sexual extravaganza, &c.
-" Price, in 4 sealed envelope, only
six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admira-
bic Essay, clearly demonstrates, from
thirty wears successful practice, that the
alarming consequences Of selI-abuse may
be radically cured without the dangerous
use of internal medicine or the applica-
of the knife pointing out mode OF cure
at once simple, certain and e1iectlal, by
means of which every sufferer no mat
fer what his condition may be, may
cure himself cheaply, privately and radl-
cally.
s53" This Lecture should be III the hands
of every youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal, in Il plain envelope, TO
any address, postpaid, on receipt OF SIX
cents, or postage stamps. Address the
Publishers,
THE CULVERWELL
MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann St., New York;
Post Office Box, 1856.
July Poet. ~
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Buggies :! Carriages !!
VEHICLES !
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION /!
The Best Variety of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

desire to call the attention of the citl-
zenS of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that [ have on hand a
large and elegant supply OF family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers i'll my
line, either for cash, on time, or in eX-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. | ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makersusually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want Of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons. or to make
temporary wagons, will lind at my facto-
~ any kind they may desire, some OF them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my fault if we don t
deal. NM. +. OE hh.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1879. ~
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For ThreshiDg Machine men have
novelty, 1t il lace Cutter; boy can cut
leather without wasting any, and it only
costs 80 cents. Every man that uses
straps should have one also.
All ask for parties in want Of any
thing in my line to give me call and be
convinced that we work and make prices
according 10 the times, and guarantee to
give satisfaction to every body.
We pay strict attention To repairing OF
any kind Of Machinery, as we are prepar-
ed TO do any kind Of work I'm the Machine
line, and will DO it promptly and salts
factory. We claim that we can and do
make work cheaper than any other Man.
ufactory. I'll We ask is for trial, to be
convinced that what we say is so. Give
us call ut Tisearora Agricultural Works
Queen Street, Il. & o. X. X. Martinsburg.
T.. SIN order to make IL convenient
to the people OF Jefferson county, have
appointed Mr.. G. l.. Barnhart, Agent for
me, at Duilie!ds Depot, here he will sell
at the same price do at the shop. He
will take your order for anything in the
iron line. Respectfully,
JOiiy FITZ.
Martinsburg, April 9, 1879.
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INVITE the especial attention of all
persons in need of COOKING STOVES
to the following list of necessary Furni-
ture which give with each stove, and
which l guarantee to be first class in cv-
cry respcct-[l Wash Boiler, l Coffee
Boir, l Sauce Pan and Lid, Iron Tea
Kettle, , Iron Pots, Pot Lids, Long
Griddle, Skillet, 3 Sheet Iron Pans, |
Lid Litter, | Poker, l Stove Scrapcr, 3
Joints Of Pipe and l Elbow l Large
Tin Bucket, l Bread Pan, Calender, |
Wash Basin, Pudding Pans, Patty
Pans, u Pie Plates, Milk Strainer, l
Milk Skinner, l Plain Ladle, | Pierced
Ladle, Soup Ladle, l Iron Spoon, Cake
Turner, Egg Whip, Pie Crimpcr and
Trimmer, ] Fancy Tea Pot, , Sad Irons,
/ Tea Pot Stand, Sad Iron Stand. ] Pep
per Box, Nutmeg Crater, Candle Stick,
l Cake Mould, Tin Cups, l Dipper,
Biscuit Gutter, l Rolling Pin, l Potato
MaSher, Butcher Knife, 6 Knives and
Forks worth 81 % per set, 6 Albata Table
Spoons, 6 Albata Tea Spoons, Coal Sho-
vel, Flesh Fork, Jelly Cake Pans,
pound of Stove Polish.
The Stoves are from the leading manu-
factories in Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Wheeling, and bought at lowest cash pri-
ces. Iname some of the latest modern
style of Cooking Stoves now in use with
prices complete with above named Fur
niture delivered free in BRIDGEPORT, Md,
or on board of cars at Shepherdstown or
Kerneysville. Special quotations given
on any Cooking or Heating Stove manu-
featured:
Farmer" Enterprise, GARNER
Girl, or Columbia Cook, No. So,
No. s S25, No. . $2S.
Excelsior" Emerald" or "Star
Cook, No. Z s24, No. $27, No. o $50.
New Jasper" or "Our Friend, No.
1920, No. s 500.
"Pubilee," 'Sea Bird" Hampton,
or Carroll Cook, No. $40, No. $2I.
Returning thanks for the liberal pat
ronage of the past, hope to merit con-
tinuance.
II. c. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown, March 10, 1879. If
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The McGinnis Harrow.

A DAPTED to all purposes of harrows.
Il The teeth are sVeel, diamond shape
is inch broad, 5-S inch thick, sharp front
aud rear, and at the end. Reversible, rear
edge to the front when dulled in front.
Adjustable 70 any slant to suit the work.
1t never has To be raised for disagreement,
cleansitself. Renovates sod bound mead
ows. Cultivates wheat and corn more
thoroughly, prepares soil for planting in
one going over, than two workings with
other harrows. Warranted more effective
than any harrow in use, for sale by
--------.------.----J. S. MELVIN.
Dufields, Apr. 70, lS79.
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%6f \ WEEK in your own town, and
'DUU no capital riskcd. You can give
the best business trail without expense.
The best opportunity ever offered for
those willing to work. You should try
nothing else until you see for yourself
what you can do at the business we offer.
No room to explain here. You can de-
vote all your time or only your spare
time TO the business, and make great paw
for every hour that you work. Women
make rs much as men. Send for special
private terms and particulars, which we
mail free. So outfit free. Don't complain
of hard times while you have such
chance. Address III. HALLETT Il CO.,
Portland, Maine.
Aug. 16. ~
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C0OO \ MONTH guaranteed. $I2 a
,DSUU day III home made blythe indus
triouS. Capital not required; we will
start you. Men, women, boys and girls
make money faster at work for us than at
anything else. The work is light and
pleasant. and such as anyone can 90 right
at. Those who are wise who see this no.
lice will send us their addresses at once
and see for themselves. Costly Outfit and
terms free. Now is the time. Those al
ready III work are laying up large sums of
Maine.
Aug. lG. 1y
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OF THE MOST VARIED AND BEAU
TIFUL STYLES EVER BROUGHT
TO THIS MARKET, CAN BE
FOUND AT
L. NICKLAs & Bros
Carpet Establishment,
Bowmans Building, North Queen ST,
MARTINSBURG.

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask careful inspec-
ton OF our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet IS cents, all
wool Carpet G8 cents, Venitian Carpet 30
cents, Hemp Carpet I6 cents, Rag Carpet
30 cents, Stair Carpet II cents, Straw
Mating IS cents, Oii-cloths 80 cents. Oil
cloths all sizes ~ 81 6-4 I0-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to fit any hall, free of
charge. You will find all kinds OF Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels: Tap
Ingram phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, HassOcks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS ANp STOCKING
Yarns. All of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash !
u Elegant Carpets from l6 cents mp to
the more costly.
Please call aud examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble TO show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
p. NICKLAS &c BROTHER,
BOwman's Building, North Queen St.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
April 5, 1879. II
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DuGelds, Apr. 10, 1879.
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C1SOO TO $4,000 A YEAR, or So to $40
eClcUU day in your own locality No

SlcUU Il day in your own locality. No
risk. Women do as well as men. Many
make more than the amount stated above.
No one can fail to make money fast. ANY
one can do the work. You can make from
DO cts. to 81 an hour by devoting your
evenings and spare time to the business.
Nothing like it for money making ever
offered before. Business pleasant and
strictly honorable. Reader, if you want
to know all about the best paying bust
ness before the public. send us your ad-
dress aud we will send you full particu-
lars and private terms free samples worth
50 also free; YOU can then make up your
mind for yourself. Address GEORGE
STINSON d CO., Portland, Maine.
Aug. 10. Nv
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Furniture 4! Furniture :!

FRENCH, japanese and Cottage Bed
L steads, Cane and Wood seat Chairs in
variety, Rocking Chairs, Cradles, Wash
Stands, &c, at greatly reduced prices, re-
cardless OF profit, to close cut, for sale by
j. S. MELVIN.
Dunlalds Apr. 10 1879. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-The cabinet
session to-day was one of the longest that
has been held for year. All the members
we're present, and there was considerable
discussion on the pension bill, Indian
affairs aud Sitting Bull.
The subscriptions to the four per cent.
loan siDce yesterdays report amount to
So, 795, 100,
In the Potter Jmmittee yesterday the
resolution of Representative Reed, provi
ding that Tllden be allowed to be repre-
sented at the meetings of the committee by
counsel was tabled, instead of accepted,
as stated in report OF last night. The
democrats all voted to table the resolution,
the republicans against it; Butler being
silent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-24
A Wise Deacon,

Deacon Wilder, l want you to tell me
how you kept yourself and family SO we'll
the past season, when all the rest of US
have been sick SO much, and have had the
doctors running to us so long"
BRO. Taylor. the answer is very easy.
l used Hop Bitters in time and kept my
family we'll and saved large doctor bills.
Three dollars worth of it kept US all we'll
and able to work all the time, and I will
warrant it has cost you and most Of the
neighbors one to two hundred dolIas apiece
to keep sick the same time. guess you'll
take my medicine hereafter. See other
column.