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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
WASHINGTON,
The Agricultural Condition Of the Coun-
try-Promising Crops.

WASHINGTON, May 16-The report of the
Department OF Agriculture for the month Of
April was issued to-day.
Wheat-The acreage Of winter wheat grow
Ing is about ~ per cent greater than last
year. In the Southwest the area has been re-
duced since sowing. The Atlantic coast States,
from Maine to Georgia, as whole. show a
declining area. OF the Southern States only
Mississippi reports diminished area.
or the Northern and Western States Michi-
gan, Minnesota and Kansas fall off from last
year. The other great wheat growing States
show an Increase in California not excluded)
estimates o. winter wheat area. The crop Of
the country, taken rs q whole, presents o
prospect Of at least per cent below the aver
age.
The rye CROP taken as a whole, Is four per
cent below the average 1t IL about an aver
age in New England and In nearly all the
West and Northwest.
The condition of sheep husbandry through
out the country is very good.
THE GERMAN TARIFF Law
The Department Of State is Id receipt Of
the proceedings of the recent meeting at
Frankfort, Of the German Political Associa-
tlon, on the questions OF protection and free
trade. resolution was adopted favoring
moderate revision OF the German tariff On
the basis Of protection, and higher duty On
goods imported from countries that levy high
duties on German productions.
UNITED STATES STEAMER TO COME Up THE
MISSISSIPPI IN SEARCH or SAILORS.
The Secretary Of the Navy has decided to
send the United States steamer Waehusett
up the Mississippi river as far as St. Louis to
recruit apprentices for the navy under the au-
thortty Of the recent act Of Congress, The
Wachusett IL now at Boston. She can be got
ten ready in o week or ten days, and will
start at once, stopping at Pensacola, Mobile,
Vicksburg, Natchez, New Orleans, Memphis,
Cairo, st. Louis and other points, where any
reasonable number of enlistments may offer.
The Secretary is anxious to secure as many
Western boys as possible. Capt. Byron Will
son will probably command the Wachusett.
THE CHICAGO CUSTOM HOUSE.
Bids were opened at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day for plumbing and gas fitting for
the custom house and postoffice at Chicago.
j. l.. PattiSon, Of Chicago, was the lowest bid
der. There were six other bidders from Chi
cagO
THE WHEREABOUTS or SITTING BULL.
The question Of the whereabouts Of Sitting
Bull Was talked over in the Cabinet to-day,
the government having very recently re-
ceived conflicting reports on this subject.
One report iS To the effect that he II On this
side Of the border, and the other that he has
crossed. The latter is accepted as the most
probable, in view of the fact that we have an
active force On the border, under orders to
keep vgilant watch and capture all Indians
coming this way.
THE SITUATION IN ALASKA.
Secretary Thompson received telegram
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
A ID. I'll.

CINCINNATI, May 16.- The Ancient Order oi
Hiberuiaps, convention was this morning oc-
c1lpied in adopting amendments to the consti-
triton. from article clear through, which
caused considerable discussion and required
until i O'Clock to finish. The afternoons ses-
sion was devoted to hearing reports Of receiv.
ing officers, including the secretary, treas
nrer and different committees.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE Western Gas Asso-
citation has just finished it's convention here
Its members talked over the subject OF the
electric light and concluded to their own satis-
faction tnat gas manufacturers have nothing
TO fear from that source. They have no faith
in the ability of Ellison or anybody else TO
produce by electricity light that can COM
pete with gas In point Of economy.
$50
The best artist az $t elegant poser Is noss
with Lilfenthal.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
The Railroad Mechanics. aanyentien

CINCINNATI, May 1G.-The members of the
Mastrr Mechanics Railroad Convention and
number O prominent citizens left on the
Southern Railroad to-day for an excursion
over the line. The convention closed it's work
yesterday. end was given grand serenade
at the Grand Hotel last night.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17

The fact that there were 1868 mors boys
than girls born In Ohio last years, would IN
dicate that they intend to keep up the supply
OF office-holdeIs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 1e.-For the West Gulf
States, nearly stationary temperature, north
east to southeast winds, clear or partly cloudy
weather, and generally higher pressure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
ITALY.
Garibaldi to Reside in Rome.

ROME, May 16.-Gen. Garibaldi will per-
manently reside In this city
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
FRANCE.
Stealing French Oysters.

PARIS, May 1G.-A French man-of-war has !
captured six English fishing vessels who
were poaching III the French oyster districts. |
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17

No. z.
now Hayes Was Cajol' d Into His
Second Veto.
a Trick the Democrats Taught Old Zach
Chandler.
HoU ID Persuade an Obstinate Man To Do
What You Want Him To Do
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17

special Correspondence Of the Democrat
WASHINGTON, May IL, 1879.
The second In what will figure historically
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-17
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Life in the Indian Territory.

CADDo, Indian Territory, May ga farni-
~ OF half-breeds, named Wann, became Of
Tended with settler named Hill and the Wann
boys happening to meet hIa in Museogee
yesterday deliberately began shooting ut
him Hill was shot several times, and, fall
inp INSTANTLY Y eXnired
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03

Arising 10 the morning, almost the first
thing to be thought of is marketing, or
getting the necessities of life; and should
any one of the family be troubled with
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
difficult breathing, or any affection of the
throat, bronchial tubes or lungs, leading to
Consumption, a supply of that household
necessity, known as
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
Which brings strength to the harassed
frame, wearied and iaded by a hacking
cough, must next be obtained. Ask that
fresh, bright, rosy, checked girl. who but a
few weeks ago, was lying helpless en- her
be with a hectic flush about making it's
appearance on her cheeks; ask her what
restored her to her long nights of balmy
sleep, renewed strength, aud final scat
tering of that cough that was dragging
her down to her grave. AK her what
physician was so successful in her case,
which seemed to bafie medicine and to
DEFY the many alluriug and tempting NOR
sells which anxious hands prepared for her
to smooth her journey from this lite. Ask
her who was the benefactor, and her eyes,
speaking volumes, will brighten, her rosy
lips will open, while the words MARBLE
from her mouth 10 tones of melody, Hale s
Honey of Hcrehound and Tar" Sold by
all druggists at SO cents and 5 per bottle
Great saving by buying large size
Pixies TooTHcHE DRoPs cure in one
minute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
Ghe 9ailg Arsns,
ROCK ISLAND, ..rrLrrors
The &c .Louia Republican.

For genuine enterprise give us this val.
liable newspaper. Whatever subject it
undertakes it handles with marked ability
and in an exhaustive manner. whether it
be national politics. scientific questions or
the many topics that come within the
province of journalism. Its FIRST issue for
this year contained the largest list of
ladies of that city, who received calls on
New Years day, that has ever before been
published in this or any other country
being equal to twenty-one columns OF
solid nonpareil type. This large number
of names was divided into two lists. The
first list was arranged according to streets,
and in alphabetical order, and gave the
name of thee LADY, receiving at her OVID
residence. with the names of all the
friends who were receiving with her. The
second contained, in alphabetical order.
the name of each lady receiving at
house other than her own house. This
last gave also the name of each lady whose
name did not appear as the hostess in the
list arranged according to streets. As
directory of the social life of ST. louis the
paper is valuable,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
Chancery Notice.


STATE OF ILLINOIS, Ice
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND ! -
In the Circuit Court of said RockgIsland County
In Chancsry.
Adolph WeckeI ard Heinrich Otto, vs.. Charles
Tegeler, Reimer Jasper, and Conrad Grantz,
To said defendant Reimer Jasper. Due affidavit
having been filed, notice is hereby given that the
above entitled suit is now pending in said court,
and that alias summons has been issued against
you therein.
Now, unless you shall personally be and appear
h. fore the said court, the first day OF the next
t.r n thereof, to be holden in the Court House, y
the city of Re Island, in the county OF ROCK ISL
and state of Illinois, on the first Monday OF Janu'
srsmmon s is made returnable. and plead, answer OF
dc muir to the bill in said suit fled the same Will
he taken for confessed against you, ana decree
ent cred accordingly. .o-o
n tied Rock Island, Illinois. Nov. u, a. D. 1878.
~ LEVI r. HARSON,
Clerk of said Circuit Court
OsR, ZEN & CURTIS,
Complainants Solicitors. 11-27d4w-Wec
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
5AHAIcA aINars
% q.
Jo1e~n SJ'n9es.
eJ1eOcgtck eO1oW11
Establishes: ;sas. IsRs.qee;a,

Purchasers OF Browns Ginger are warned az aipst
piratical counterfeits intended TO be sold on the
splendid reputation of this matehless article. All
REAL Browns Ginger is PREF ared ~ FREDERICK
BROWN, Philadelphia, ant the label bearing his
name is incorporated with his private U. s. Inter
nal Revenue Stamy to counterfeit which ia felony.
Browns Ginger-for Travellers USE
Browns Ginger-for Summer Complaint
Browns Ginger-for Cramps and Collie
Browns Ginger-for Sea Sickness, Nausea
Browns Glnger-for stimulant; no reaction.
Browns Ginger-used by Army and Navy.
Browns Ginger-used all over the World.
Browns Ginger-counteraets impure Water.
Browns Ginger-prevents Malarial Disease.
Browns Congratulations Summer Drink.
Browns Ginger-excellent in Rheumatism.
Everybody knows the value of Browns Ginger SIS
a household necessity and preventive of disease
Be sure your druggist gives you the right kind
Browns Ginger, as described above.
FREDERICK BROWN,
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
ASSignee's Notice.

ESTATE OF H. c. WIvILL & fCO., DEBTOR =.
CThe unders gned hereby gives notice hat He ry
g Wivill and Hugh Murray partners. &c, of c.
Will & Co, of the City OF Rock Islsn1 County OF
Rock Island and State of Illinois, did, on the
twerty-seventh day of December A. D., 1875 trans
fer TO the undersigned, as assignee, all their prop
erty, real and personal, for the benefit Of their
creditors, according TO the provisions of the acts
concerning assignments. All persons having
claims against the said FL. C. Nivill & Co, are
hereby notified to present such claims, under oath
or affirmation, me at the City of Rock Island In
said County within three months from this date.
Dated Rock Island, H.. December 9Th, 1873.
12-3OdBw JOHN FLANAGAN, Assignee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
DOCTORS GAVE HIM up

lis it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple a re-
medy2"
II assure you it is true that he is entire
ly cured, and with nothing but Hop Bit
tiers, and only ten days ago his doctors
gave him up and said he must die!"
"Well-a-dayI If that is so. | will &c
this minute and get some for my poor
George. know hops are good"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
Scratch No More--"Itchirg Piles,

symptoms of which are moisture, like per-
spiration, intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching. might think
pin worms were crawling 10 and about the
rectum. oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. A pleasant and safe cure
in every case is "Swayne's Ointment
If allowed to continue. very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head. ring worm, blotches, all
scaly, erusty, itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt of price,
SO cents a box, or three boxes for $l.25,
by DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail BY John Bengston, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
DR.. BONAPARTE & co.
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. BOhannun Vegetable Curative is warranted per-
manenty all forms of spermaitOrrhsa Seminal
weakness General Debility. lmpoeney. etc, and
Lost Power, and brings back the "YOuthfal NIgor of
those have destroyed by sexual excesses evil prac
tees from weeks time This remedy which
has been used by DIR BOhanran in his private practice
thirty years, known TO fail In curing
the WORST CASES 1t gives vitality and imparts energy
with wonderful effect TO those mlddeaged who feel
weakness beyond their years Its invigoratng properties
felt Rt Young suffering from the Conse-
Quences of that dready destructive habit of SAbuse
this medicine with the speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and elias
bcy of spirits once il acts directly the parts affect
ed as soothing and healing tonic and Rnodyne 10 the
Taxed seminal vescles and rrtnted ducts mparing power
and aud restoring them their natural the
it the banefu habit had been INDUCED in. The
ingredients simple productions Of naturebarks, roots,
herbs etc. and are specific for the above diseases.
All persons must before contemplating marriage reflect
hat sound hind and body the os necessary requi
sites 70 pronoJe connubial happiness. Indeed without
these, the journey through life becomes weary pilgrimage;
the mind becomes Swallowed with despair and filed with
thu melancholy reflection that the hnpp OF another be-
blighted with our own.
Price, Five Dollars, sent with full directions etc. to
any address. For sale only at Dr. C. A. Bohannans office
No kl North Fifth street. between Washington avenue and
Green street, St. Louis, Mo. Established in lSS
DIR. BIS "Treaii~e Special which gives
clear deneaOn OF the nature, symptoms of
euTe etc, of SYPHILIS, SeRINAL WEAKNESS Etc. sent
FREE to any address upon receipt of one stamp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03

,a -.. Al~o In rniehed on government
Dealer in oarH EDlo Ep a5e Of Al
o the Treat nshs ane to order
nses = n Baas ssr aard RUB
BEL Spring ling R ANT Eastc stock gs and Suspense
Ress also Elastic Tsi hes sak 0 sposH
and sapport OF ai ceoppuleney, Al donal Weak
aees snd cs. oess
Wisconsin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-03
|THE VICTIM

Of youthful indulgence, excess etc, he or she who
Is now suffering for past wees, as Indicated nv
weakness, losses, deposits, sedimets Irritation dvs
pepsia, nervousness, dependency, melancholy.
tendency to mania. he or she who is in premature
decline will get immediate and permanent relief
and cure by using ''Wells' Health Reviewer" 1t is
specially designed for just these and for thes
oder who are lacking in animal vitality and vigor
II enables the sy stem to recuperae rapidly aad sup
ply the drain thereon. Don't fail 10 try it. Ack-
uowedged the greatest medicine on earth. It pro-
duces complete restoration to full manly power,
giving the aged early wrecked of
either sex the vigor, bouyancy. and freshness OF
youth. Sold by all druggists, sent by express on
receipt OF price 81 Six bottles So. Advice free.
John Bengston.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08
EVENT and COMMENT.

Up to the Isl Instant there have been
coined little over 55 millions Of the
new silver dollars. True IS millions Of
them are 10 the Treasury, but the same
amour, Of silver certificates are out,
and they are good enough for currency.
Billy Gilman ia 70 be assistant Seere-
'ary Of the |. 5. Senate, at S2,TO0 a
year. A bachelor ought 70 tv able 10
get along on that,
Va. State hondt Of all kinds declined
last Tuesday. The new bonds are at 80.
Old consols at 90 and peelers Sii.. What
IL the matter?
At last the two Georgia politicians.
Hill and Stephens, have shaken hands
AFTER having all their liyes shaken fists
at each other.
Chattanooga boasts Of 1900 stran-
GER on the TIN. Three Of them had TO
be carried away from the ten hour
walking match, aud their recovery was
then considered doubtful. Knoxville
had "big sweat and one dead boy,
killed by stone from the hand Of a
drunken deadbeat. is one Of the net re-
rulis.
Richmond people did Mise thing in
leaving brick and mortar or the ith, and
taking enmassc Ia the woods.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08

people is our work, the work OF the
ReAdjusters. and everything bad In II
is the work Of those who opposed US.
IL they had united with us in urging
REIMBURSEMENT ve could have gotten
all We wished. They steadily con-
tended that we could pay six per
cent, With such testimony in their
favor II Is rather wonder we succeed
ed in winning any concessions at all
from them. | need net enumerate my
objections to the bill. | did that in the
House of Delegates. On the question
what Readjester should do, the al
vantages of the hill should be corsid'
cred aud weighed against the chances
Of getting any other bill more so.
Such is the desire among the people
to eud the agitation Of this question,
and to avert the train of evils which a
renewa! Of i, would invite, that many
ofthem will preferto risk this bill, uu-
satisfactory as ili rather than go bsck
to a worse oae. with no clear proba-
bility of doing better, ut with Ger
tainly that a reopened and prolonged
agitation will be sn experiment, IN e
tendency o! which will be in every
sense publicly and privately democrat
ling Hastily but very sincerely
Your friend.
q FOWLER
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08

Nou deserve to suffer. and II YOU
lead q miserable, Unsatisfactory LIE ia
lhi. beautiful world, ii Is entirely
your own fault ard there IL only one
excuse for yOu.-your unreasonable
prejudice and skepticisiD, which has
killed thousands. Personal knovl.
edge and common seuse reasoning
will soon show you that Green's Au.
gust Flower will cure you Of Liver
Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all it,
miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, palpita,ion OF the heart, sour
stomache, hahitual costiveness, dizzi-
ness of the head, nervous pgostraiion.
low spirits. DC. IT, sales now reach
every town un the western Continent
and not a Druggist but will tell YOU
of iIs wonderful cures. You can huv
a Sample Bottle for - ceuts. Three
doses Will relieve you.
For sale hy J a. Dickey X Co.
Dec Inst
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08
THE McCULLOCH BILL,
Shall IL DC Repealed
What Should the Readjus-
tcrs DO?
Letter From I. a. Fowler 10 Mr.
=. V, Jones, OF Craig.

Bmsrol, VA. June 2jth, 1879.
Mr.. Paris \. Joncs.
Dear Sir; Your esteemed favor Of
18th inst. would have been answered
sooner, but for unavoidable absence
from my office.
Recognizing you ne genuine aud
efficient Readjusier and, not doubling
that your purpose Va writing IL con.
sullallon with those who for years
have tried to aid each other In bring.
Ing the great burden OF our State
debt within the impaired ability Of
our people TO pay, very chesrfully
respond TO your specific inquiries
which are ~ fellows
First, Should we accept the Bro.
"ket's Billr II not, how and what
relief or better solution IL offered by
further opposition TO it7
"S,coad' 10 you believe that MI
increase OF taxes will be necessary 10
carry out lis provisions
"Thbd What course would you
advise Readluslefs to take IN the
. elcctiunH 10 nike place this mll go
These questions strike NJ The rot Of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08
A CARD.

Personally ! am not disposed TO re-
gard my individual views on the Debt
situation worth much, but out Of a pro-
found regard for the people of the coun-
~ who have twice honOred me with q
seat In the House Of Delegates, and if
possible, 10 set al rest any doubt which
recent publications IN a humber Of the
Newspapers Of the State may have Gre
aieil In the public mind as to nv posi-
ton, with the consent Of Mr.. =. V.
Jone'. prominent gentleman Of Craig
comfy, publish a letter recently writ
ten by me 10 him IN reply to certain
questions which my letter will reveal.
-honld have preferred to remain 81
lent and permit the friends of tho
NcCullcch Bill "a 20 ahead with It and
LEI the public see what ii will result IN.
| am certaiuly Of the belief it !. 40 duty
of those who opposed the passage Of the
hill 10 relieve them Of the responsibility
for it, ,ucces- by our again trying TO
take charge Of IL. II IL should fil Of
success, the failure should not he charg-
cd mp TO u, Tor having inierfcred with il.
Ny views s.. to reimbursement have uu-
dergouc no change. But the situation
ha. changed. The issue {, uolonger the
same. We are required now to net from
q neW standpoint. Perhaps one sixth
OF the debt has been refunded under the
bin. Any opinion. expressed by me in the
Legislature belong TO the public aud
their republication 8. not calculated to
effect ln the least my views on totally
different stage OF events. This j. 1879
and not ls7S. lie who undertook to
withdraw from the cooked pudding the
egg ho feared nigh, not have been good.
had before him lc.. costly and eXpen.
si,c analysis than he whc villnow try to
Withdraw from the debt settlement the
newly funded portion Of the bonds.
Nothing hut n absolute assurance.
not now possessed 10y me, that could
better the condition Of the people a. To-
the obligation Of the debt, would induce
me to aid in again ripping open those
cyil' implied ina long and painfully
protractcd rcagilation Of the question ut
this time. And the theory that he who
a. Rcadiu-lcr refuses to demand now
repeal Of this bill, thereby becomes IT,
"ndorscr and defender l. ono have no
fear the intelligent and thinking people
Of this State will entertain.
&c. FOWLER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08

~ PEIEPsBUBG, connection Ia made
WIN The blehnond Petersburg Railroad n,
h'ohmoHd' Washington, Baltimore and IN, Ens,
A. nUnkEyILLE, With the Richmond A
Charlotte and the Southeast
A. LYNCuBuRG. With Va. Nlai.,a Rat.
rosd ior 'harlniurille ard the North. Al ri,
point lyfshhutr a PrtiN,N SttTpIa 4. s,,ssh.
% roy VEG ortont, via Dslton snd Itiants uitk
without change. N"p'''''
~ " ON. ssnnseiicn Il rnsAs With m.
selma Rome Dalton Railroad. for Rom. T.ii..
dsFt. Montgomery Mobile, Selma. n,,iSt.s
Nist'butg, sbd the Southwest.
40 CUATNA NOOgA. with N. u.,.,
Great southern 6ri tosd. for pntminshsm Tn.e..
ioosa' Meridian, Yieksbufg, Mobile and New or.
leans. ~" VI
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-08

The Republicans who are whislting
over the extra session Of Congress 10
keep up their courage, are invited TO say
their little pieces oyer the repeal Of the
Juror 5 test oath. That alone ought to
cover the Democratic Congress with
glory. Things is changing"