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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

a sky exquisitely clear in its tender emer.
aid hues, was outlined the old suspension
bridge aud tiny train Of cars slowly ap-
preaching the American shore.
The first man who crossed the bridge
was Mr.. Tom Conroy, the well-known
guide who saved a man from the rapids a
year or two ago. On Sunday night Mr..
Conroy vowed by his right hand aud by
the moon that he would never cross the
bridge, and on Monday morning he kept
his vow by crossing to his work just the
way he said he would not come. As Mr..
COnroy weighs about 200 pounds he dem
onstrated to tho satisfaction of the good
folks Niagara the entire safety Of the Of
bridge for purposes of locomotion. Those
who doubt its safety are at liberty to at
tempt the breaking of its sixty feet of solid
ice
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11
A Lucky Ticket.

An Italian gentleman with nice little
income had a nice little servant girl, who
said to him one morning 80, if you
please, won't you give me franc to buy
a lottery ticket with? l dreamed last
night Al ,144 was going to draw the capi-
tai prize, and want to buy that number"
He gave the girl three francs, aud, next
day, on happening to look at the report Of
the drawing, saw that No. Liza had
drawn the capital prize Of 5l0, ,652 .85 lire,
or, to speak more accurately, 100000.
Returning quietly to the house, be con-
cealed his emotion, and said to the servant
girl, "Susan, / have long observed with
appreciation your piety, beauty, modesty,
skill in the art of cookery, and other good
qualities, calculated to adorn the highest
station. Be mine. Let me lead you to
the hymeneal altar. No delay. just as
you are"
"Are you sincere?' asked the blushing
maiden.
| 81 am. swear by yonder silver moon
that tips with beauty all the
'"rhen | will go"
Hasten, Susan, put on your bonnet and
shawl and let us go around the block to
the friars cell, where we shall be made
ONE
In few minutes the bride-elect re-
turned clad in red dress, red shawl,
with black velvet bonnet trimmed with
sunfowcrs In few minutes more the
ceremony had been performed, and the
twain were one. They returned to the
house, whcro the husband carelessly took
up the paper and said with well counter
teited start Of surprise:
Darling, everything is bright for us
upon our wedding day. You remember
the ticket in the lottery that you dreamed
about and | gave you the money to buy?
Where is it my ownest?"
40, | didn't buy it. spent the mon
ey for this duck of a bonnet"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

A stupid-looking countryman halted be-
fore blacksmith shop, the proprietor Of
which was forging shoe, and eyed the
performance with much interest. The
brawny smith, dissatisfied with the man 5
curiosity, held the red-hot iron suddenly
under his nose, hoping to make him beat
a hasty retreat. of you give me six
pence ! will lick it, said the countryman.
"I'll stop the braggart's jaw" thought the
smith, as he took from his pocket a six
pence and held it out. The countryman
quickly grabbed the coin, licked il, and
walked away whistling, sDid you ever
catch weasel asleep"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

A well-known German florist related, in
high state Of irritation, his troubles in
this way ~ have so much drouble wild
do lrdies when dey comes to buy mine
rose dey wants him hardy, dey wants him
doubles, dey wants him moondIy, dey
wants him fragrand, dey wants him nice
goulor, dey wants him ebertings in one
rose. | hope am not what you calls one
uncallent man, but I have sometimes to
say to dot ladies, Madam, / never often sees
dot ladies dot was beautiful, dot was rich,
dot was good temper, dot was youngs, dot
was clever, dot was perfections in one la
dies. | see her much not y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

0UR GRANDFArHER's WATcH.-0ur
grandfather's ticker was too big for his
vest, so he wore it in his duster tail pocket;
and one day goin' to town in that farm
wagon Of our'n, the jouncin' Of the vehicle
bruck It. All Of sudden his big hand
under his duster tail he ran, as his eyes
and his mouth he opened wide, but Il had
stopped short, never to tick again, and the
old man cried Yonkers Gozefte.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

A rapid and emphatic recital Of the fol-
lowing simple narrative is given as an IN
fallible cure for lisping; Hobbs meets
Snobbs and Nobbs; Hobbs bobs to Snobbs
and Nobbs Hobbs nobs with Snobbs and
robs Nobbs' fobs. "This is, says Nobbs,
"the worst Of Hobbs jobs aud Snobbs
sobe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

During the examination Of witness al
to the locality Of the stairs 10 house, The
counsel asked him, (which way did tho
stairs run ?" The witness, noted wse,
replied that, "One way they ran up stairs,
but the other way they nm down stains.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

A young lady said 10 her lover achaf-
ley, how far is it around The world ~ "a
bout "A inches, my darling. 1spiiqi he,
as bis arm encircled her wnizt Size Haf
all the world to him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

Among men Of the world comfort
merely signifies great consideration for
themselves, aud perfect indifference
about others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

aAin't Il wicked to rob dis he<e raoet
Jim P" Das's : gFeat moral 4aesi'oa,
Gnmbo we ain't 40, lime % consider ii
uow-hand down ano3ds5 pallet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

Woman is content to build happiness
on any accidental basis that may be near
At hand man is for making a world to suit
his happiness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

A simple and eifectual remedy for dys.
pepsia is to abstain from drinking immedi.
ately before and during meals aud an hour
afterwards.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

There is no man however high, but who
Is jealous Of some one; and there Is no man
however low, but has some one Who Is
Jealous Of him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

Money naksa ste na<eso, zi>aa nuskes
the cargo, MD the sishl of tte 2fel|itpr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-01-11

The following was composed by our talented and
with but one exception the finest American poet
now living, Henry T. Stanton, Of Maysvile, Ky IL
was recently reeited by one Of the finest actors on
the English stage In the city OF London. and won
the applause Of thousands OF Engands most classic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
oLIvER-CANERou.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The Hon.
A. u. Riddle testified that Mrs. Oliver
called at his Office and represented she had
a lady friend in the Treasury Department
who had become involved in a difficulty
with a distinguished Senator. He asked
if in this state of affairs any promise of
marriage had been given, and she replied
none whatever. He told her he could
have nothing to do with any matter 10
in which Senator was connected, for he
had his hands full of that Kind of business
now. He had Just disposed of one affair
between young lady and a Senator, and
he had now on his hands another case be-
tween a married lady and a Senator. He
further informed her that probably this
providing an office was considered an equi-
valent for what had been given. He ask
ed if any writings were in the possession
of her lady friend, and she replied none
whatever. He incidentally suggested to
Mrs. Oliver the question why some of the
women did not try some Of the members
of the House of Representatives; that
would be change and relief.
Witness said she came to his Office one
morning, he was astonished at her appear
ance, she looked like woman far adVauc-
ed in pregnancy. while seven or eight
days before she looked very slender. He
saw her the next morning--but she did
not see him-tripping along Seventh street
and she looked as slender as when she call
ed at bis Office in the summer, and the
changes caused him much surprise. La
ter she again came to his Office and began
to talk about her pregnancy, and institu-
ting further claim against Cameron. That
appearance continued until she told him oil
being delivered of a living child.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25

argument upon this belief of his friend
from Maine (Blainel His own belief was
that the 100000 majority of people were
defrauded out of the result of an honest
election for President. The gentleman
states that no Potter committee was organ
lied to hunt for evidence of that fraud.
Dare he say that If such evidence was
found Hayes ought not to be moved?
Senator Blaine-The Senator a while
ago alleged that the President held his
seat by fraud; now he does not know
whether the committee could find evidence
Of fraud.
Senator Eaton-I have evidence suf-
fcient for me.
Senator Blaine then remarked that the
decision of the electoral commission was
final and conclusive, and was so accepted
by the people.
Senator Hill denied that the Democratic
party had ever announced a revolutionary
purpose looking to the expulsion of the
President. 1t had never been an
nounced in legislatures. conventions, or in
Congress. To tell the candid fact, he
always believed that the gentleman raised
the cry of revolution to prevent an inves-
tigation.
Senator Blaine, in reply to that portion
of Hills remarks, read from the decision
of the Speaker of the house at the time the
Potter resolution was introduced, to show
that the investigation involved the occu-
pancy of the Presidential chair.
Senator Hill inquired whether any law
had been passed subsequent to the electoral
commission law, which gave the parties
the right to legally test the question of the
Presidency.
=, Senator Blaine replied that the entire
Potter resolution from its beginning to its
conclusion did not mention it.
Senator Hill said the Potter resolution
was simply to obtain testimony in relation
to the subject. Would the Senator saw
that the appointment of that committee
tor this purpose was revolutionary?
Senator Blaine-The Speaker stated
that it involved the rightful occupancy O
the Presidential chair. Do you want tn,
evidence to be obtained by the Potte
Committee to be used by ithe Suprem,
Court?
After some further discussion in tn
same strain Senator Wallace then Offered
a resolution declaring Burch elected Sec
retary of the Senate, which was adopted
and Burch was then sworn 10 taking tn
modified oath. Bright was then elected
Sergeant-at-arms; Shober, Chief Clerk
Peyton, Executive Clerk, aud Bullock,
Chaplain. Adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
ILLINOIS
"Black Jacks" Law Makers.

SPRINGFIELD, March 24.-In the Senate
to day the following bills were advanced TO
The order OF third reading: To prohibit
playing Of cards. dice and all other games
used ln gaming and drinking saloons with
an emergency clause; to amend the law re,
iatlng TO conveyances, so as to declare
deeds executed by executors and admins
trstors, with will annexed, made in rur.
suance to wills proved in other States, good
evidence in grantees; to require counties to
pay reasonable sum for the board of
jurles while kept together by order of court.
In tue House the Finance Committee to
whom the bid for general levy for reve-
nue. was referred some time ago, reported
substitute which was read once and ad-
vanced TO second reading. Ii authorizes
the levy and collection of taxes in 1879 suf-
fcient to produces $I,l00,000 and in 1880
81, 5000 600. To make the general fund
equal in 1879 il provides that $4,000, 900 of
the surplus in .he treasury shall he credit
ed to the general revenue fund. A similar
| plan is adopted in reference to the State
school fund, for which levy is authorized
in 1879 of 500, ,O00,and in 1880 of ST. ,0OO,.
| 00O. and $4,000 is authorized to be taken
from the t!easury surplus.
| The following bills were advanced to the
order of third reading: To authorize coun-
ties which change from township to county
Organization, to assess road and bridge
taxes under the law relating to the former
class OF counties; to amend the general in
corporation law for cities and villages hav-
ing less than 10000 population, three vii,
lage trustees shall be elected instead oil
six; to amend section 10, of division Il. oi
the act to revise the law of Jurisprudence,
81 as to permit sentence to labor on public
highways or in warehouses; to amend the
) law relating to voluntary assignments Sc
as to permit the diScontiuuance of pro
ceedIng8 upon the assent 10 writing of the
debtor and majority Of his creditors il
number and amount; to prohibit the trus
J tees and directors of aay agriculture
: society frop permitting betting gambling
: liquor selling. etc, in any fair ground un
; der penalty of S25 to $500 fine; to ament
section 48 OF the school law, amended il
: several particulars This bill authorize
the directors of any school district, when
site has been selected and they are S
D directed by the people, to condemn tn
} property for school purposes, and asses
D and pay the damages.
0 The bill TO require all municipal an
. other officers having funds in their hand
i which were collected under the Grainag
S act of 1871, which were declared unconst
: tutional, to refund the same, was passe
t with the emergency clause.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
Druggist and Physician.

A physician, complaining bitterly about
dull times, went to his druggist to find out
the reason why, at this season of the year,
his practice was not so extensive as form
erly; also, to find out what inducements
his brother medicos offered to attract away
his patients. He was startled when bis
druggist answered as follows: Doctor,
coughs aud colds are very prevalent, but
eyery one is purchasing HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR, and RECEIVERS SO
RAPIDLY that there is no necessity tor calling
10 a physician Again, the reason that DIR.
f., on til street, is having so many pa.
tients is owing to the frankuess he adopted
in prescribing in every case OF coughs,
colds, etc, q bottle of HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR, and finding it sue
cessful, he has concluded in future
that all his patients, when troubled
with any disease OF the lungs, shall imme-
diately commence taking HALE's HONEY
OF HoREHoUND AND TAR.
The druggists advice was snapped. anc
the almost discouraged physician now il
considered successful practitioner. Hl
claims are based upon the virtues OF tht
medicine he adopts. which in all cases
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR
Sold by all druggists. Large size muci
the cheapest.
PIXIES TooTHCHE Drops cure in on
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
Te1egraphtc Brevities.

j. Il A. Tyrrell, of Boston, dealers in
hides, suspended. Liabilities 100000.
The New Orleans banks have resumed
payment of currency on demand.
LITTLE Rock, March 24.-H. J. r.
Webb, Of Newport. conyicted of an at
tempt TO outrage a deaf mute girl, was
committed to the penitentiary under a
sentence of twenty one years.
CHICAGO, March 24.-The Tri6une's De
Kalb, Ill, special says, George Alexander
(colored) shot his vito here tonight with
shot gun, killing her instantly. They
had lived in Sycamore lately, but this
morning she left him, and he following
on the evening train discovered her at the
house of friend. She was l9 years OF
age, he 26. The left side of her head was
entirely blown off. A verdict was found
accordingly,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25

deceit. He pleaded not guilty. DR..
Spear. his counsel. moved to quash the
principal specifications, as they failed to
indicate the time or place. After a warm
debate the Moderator granted the motion
to strike out the specifications. Talmage
then demanded an investigation upon
these very charges. The people wanted
to know if they were true. If they were
not Investigated he would appeal to the
Kings county grand jury. He would
waive all technicalities aud show he had
done no wrong. 1t was finally decided to
try Talmage on all speclfcations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
THE FRIEND OF ALI
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet Soothingiy, on the
LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and BOWELS,
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGOR 10 the
whole system. They wonderfully efhca-
cious il all ailments Incidental TO FEMALES
Young or old, and as general FAMILY MED
lCINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature Of j. HAYDoCK, as agent for the
United States, surrounds each box OF Pills ana
Ointment Boxes at % cents, 81 cents, and 81 each
Eg"There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY u Co., Ne" 1Ork u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
Wicked for Clergymen,

Il believe it to be all wrong and even
wicked Tor clergymen or other public men
to be led into giving testimonials to quack
doctors or vile stuffs called medicines, but
when a really meritorious article is made
up of common valuable remedies known to
all, and that All physicians use and trust in
daily, We should freely commend it.
therefore cheertulIy and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for the good they have done
me and my friends, firmly believing they
have no equal for family use. | will not
be without them
Rev, Washington, D. c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
A CURE FOB ALL
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT

Possessed Of this REMEDY, Every Man may DC
his own Doctor. 1t may be rubbed into the
system, so as to reach any Internal complaint
by these means it cures Sores or Ulcers III the
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER, SPINE, or other
parts. 1t is en- Infallible Remedy for BAD LEGS,
BAD BREASTS, Contracted or Stiff Joints, GoUT
RHEUMATISM and all Skin Diseases.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature of }. HAYDooK, as agent for the
United States, surrounds each box Of the Pills and
Ointment. Boxes at % cents, So CENTS and 81 each
B-There is considerable saving by taking the
larger siZes. HOLLOWAY q Co., New YORK,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25

HE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, ard on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work a trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
SPECIAL N>T1CES.
coNsumPr1vEs TAKE NOTICE

CoNSUMPTTVES TAKE NOTICE
Every moment of delay makes your case more
hopeless, and much depends OH the judicious
choice OF a remedy. The amount of testimony in
favor Of DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be
brought to support the pretentions of any other
medicine. see Or. schenck's Almanac, containing
the certificates OF many persons of the highest
responsibility, who have been restored to health
after being pronounced incurable by physicians OF
acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pumonic Syrup
alone has cured mary, as these evidences will
show; but the cure is often promoted by the en-
ploy mcnt of two other remedies which Dr.schenck
provides for the purposG. These additional reme-
dies are Schcnck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake
Pills. By the timely use Of these medicines, ac-
cording to directions, DR.. Schenck certifes thai
most any case of Consumption may be cured.
| DR.. schenck is professionally at his principa
office, corner Sixth and Arch SITS Philadelphia
every Monday, where ell letters for advice must bt
addressed,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25

New YORK, March "a. 4.-Stratton l.
Storms tobacco and cigar factory. 90 Pearl
street, burned; loss SIS 900. The losses
of other occupants make a total of over
100000.
Two seamen arrived to day, from Rio
Janeiro, charged with the murder Of Cap
tain Bartlett
Fifteen persons Injured bv the explosion
of the engine on the New York elevated
railway; travel is stopped.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25

Under no circumstances ,oould I enter
into competition to obtain the certificate OF
the camvassiag boards an .he disputed
States, eUen those to ubich I Jelieve aoe
o0cre entitled, erceot bY discussion, argu-
maeat, reason, truth, justice president
SAMUEL J. TILDEN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
XLVI CONGRESS,
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 25.--SeDator
Davis introduced joint resolution for a
special committee to consider the best
means of promoting agriculture
The committee on privileges and cleo
tions, bv party vote, declared Charles II,
Bell not entitled to a seat under appoint.
ment by the governor of New Hampshire
The resolution Of Senator Hoar was taken
up declaring as unconstitutional and revolu-
tionary, the democratic programme of leg.
islation announced by Senator Beck, at tbs
close of the late congress.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
'I.E:slL.lEGRA.PHIC, z ].
GTsgssrepAsd tOths ROekI.lond ArOu..l
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN
FRANCE.

PARIS, March 25,-Paul de Cassagnac
Justlhes his vote favoring the return of the
Chamber 70 Paris, on the ground that the
return will be deliberate act of suicide
on the part Of the republic.
Twenty-nine thousand spinners and
weavers, send a deputatiou to Paris to
represent to the government the destitu-
ton in consequence of the reduction of
wages, and In some cases complete stop
page of work.
ENGLAND
LONDON, March 25.-ln the House of
Lords, the Marquis of Salisbury said If
the treaty of Berlin was not complied with
the Sultan thought the presence of the
British feet, in the Sea of Marmora and
Black Sea, would tend to secure com.
pliance. TIE Sultan was author
lied to ask for assistance from his allies,
but the British government did not con
template any such contingency.
A submarine cable is to be laid to South
Africa, connecting with the whole eastern
system of telegraph and extending to India
China and Australia.
Parliament adjourns until the Sth o
April, over the Easter holidays.
The rise in silver, yesterday, was OWN,
to Austrian purchases Heavy losses pre-
vent the Oriental bank corporation iron
paying the further dividend for 1878; th
losses absorb mostly the whole of the re
serve.
| Mario's family deny his insanity.
| GERMANY
BERLIN, March 25.-The Vatican ha
submitted proposals for a settlement of th
Kulturkampf question, based on the advic
of the German ecclesiastics, of moderat
views
TURKEY
| CONsTANTINoPLE. March 9Th
Porte has protested against the systemati
expulsion of Mahommedans from Easter
Roumelia.
HUNGARY.
PEsTH, March 25.-Title will scaTcel
escape the terrible disaster. The water
breaking over the dykes. aud the soldier
and laborers strengthening them are cx
hausted. Other places threatened.
The water a. Szegedin is again rising,
the rise continues there will be bu: litti
chance of saving the few remaining houses
ArGHANIsTAE.
LAHORE, March 25.-General Tytle
yesterday defeated three thousand of til
enemy near Peshobak Enemy lost tw
hundred men, British loss trifing. Th
, Bengal lancers, made brilliant charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
vIEGIN l..

TUNNsHALL's STATION, March "a
Patrick Smilh and Julius Christian, the
negroes convicted of the murder OF j Ohm
c. Lacey. white, on the 18th of January last,
were hanged to-day at the New Kent
court house. Two thousand people were
present including a number of colored
women
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-25
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-IDdications for
the northwest: cloudy, rainy weather, war
mer southeast winds veering to southwest
winds, falling barometer; followed possibly
in Dorth and west portions by rising barom-
erer and colder northwest winds.