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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

A FEW months ago q gentleman In
vested $4,000 in stocks of the Edison
Electric Light Company. He has just
been offered $500, 900 for his shares,
and refuses to take less than a million.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The Boston Post says that Mr.. Bsy-
ard ''means to push bis financial reso-
luton, presidency or no presidency, I"
snd ''that is the kind Of man TO have
as leader in The national Senate.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The bell punch grows weaker as it
grows older, and the State Treasury,
to say nothing of the county collec-
tors, is the sufferer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

SEYMOUR is pure man and patriot
but be would more probably lead Dem
ocrats to defeat than to success. TIE
STATESMAN is opposed to any defeated
candidate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

AFTER all Mr.. Maskelyne asks sus-
pension of opinion as to the McLear
diamonds. He thinks there may be
something real in them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

GRANT refuses to be accompanied by
correspondent Of the New York
Herald, and makes one Of the Lnfsr-
0aan his special companion. etrzws
show which way the wind blows.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The popular Tote in Maine at the late
election in round figures stood: Green
back, $4,000; Democrat, $4,000; Re-
publican, 81, 7,Oo0.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

THE State Treasurer sdvertises for
pension bonds from Nos. SAT to 72S in
elusive. The State is not only paying
as it goes, but is settling up old scores.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
Mr.. TnDEN is urqualifedly opposed
to a third term.

THERE were 104 men executed by
legal process in the United States last
year, and 70 who met death through
mob violence.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

M DE LEssEPs goes to Panama with
corps of scientific engineers. Gen.
Grant goes with Phil Sheridan and a
few bummers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

sIxTKEE hundred poua5s of sugar,
equal to the best Lonisiaua sugar is
reported to have been lately m,ce from
an acre of amber cane in I.linois.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The action of Philadelphia reporters
in agreeing to print toasts and speeches
verbatim has put an end to much
windiness in that city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

LUKE PRYOR, late law partner OF
S ;DatOr Houston, has been appointed
to succee the deceased Senator. He
has never held or sought office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

Game mAy De = ing time
putting 3 hftie hne.y-poz scd ch1zt
eosi n little mesiia D g h lbe i1sIIa
of the. .oifd OF hafe, etc, tbs c1aIcoe,
being changed daily.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

During the arst fortnight In Novem-
Der the Apachss killed twenty Persons
in Sonora.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

Senator Coke does not entertain q
very exalted opinion of the Eastern
Democratic leaders. In an interview
upon the Baysrd bill to deprive green
backs of their legal tender quality, he
said: ''Mr. Bayard is the champion of
the immense monopolies grown into
power under the class legislation en-
acted during and since the war. On
these questions he votes and acts with
the EXTREMIST Republicans; but he is
not alone in it for he Is generally fol-
lowed BY the other Eastern Democrats.
But be is more ultra than they. Mr..
Tilden, If inaugursted, as be ought TO
have been, would have vetoed every
bill on the questia-s indicated, and
would not have =. f-cted tie views OF
the Southern and Western Democracy.
SO with all this class Of Democralic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
They Are Scared.

Two Republicans we're overhead discuss.
ing the situation this morning. and they
seemed 10 agree that the outlook was any
thing but favorable to Garfield or Cnllum.
Each confessed to the other that the
Democrats were working hard; that they
had lots of money: that they we're more
confident and worked with more system.
than ever before. aud that il the Repub-
licans carry Illinois It will be by scratch
Why" said one of these men. ''even the
Union don't brag any "''I tell you, said one
Of these solicitous Republicans. eve haven
got walk over this time. and between you
and I. it looks sometimes as if Hancock
would be elected" Then they relieved
their minds Of the reasons. "a they under
stood il. why the Republicans wsre not SO
strong. One thought GarkeId's record
was the cause of it, the other was Of the
opinion that Tilden being counted oot in
1876 had great weight with many people.
Many and divers reasons were given as 20
the cause of the Republican lack of euthu-
siasm, but both agreed that the outlook
for Republican success is gloomy indeed.
of this sort are common now
adays, pot only in Rock Island but every
where October 18th the landslide to
and Trnmbuli will begin in earn
est.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
The Political Prospects in the East.

The Political Prospects in the East
A gentleman who is a close observer oil
political events who has been travelling in
the east, and part of the time in PENN
syivania. says there is upques,ionably a
great change IN sentiment among the peo
pie. He particularly observed this in
Pennsylvania, where. be says, hundreds
of Republicans are working openly for the
Democratic nominees,
This is particularly observable among
wealthy business men who have heretofore
been acting with Republicans, but who are
now outspoken for q change. Tho gentle
man referred to says that there was q
heavy increase of the southern trade last
year. and that the business men east are
to see that fraternal policy be-
tween the north and south will be better for
business interests than the policy of the Re-
publicans. He says that the alarm sought
to be created among business men that a
change would be dangerous. hiss no effect
at all this year. On the whole he regards
the Democratic prospect as excellent.
Our informant is q conservative man. not
given to hasty statements. and judges from
what he sees OF current opinion,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
Personal.

Fred. B Ward, of Henry, Democratic
candidate for member of the Board of
Equalization. was in town to-day.
w. N. Jarvis, general ticket agent of the
I. B. & W. Ry., Burlington, Iowa. is in
the city.
Mr.. James Fry and wife, who have been
stopping in our city for the past few
months, at the residence OF Mr.. VIM.
Rsmskill, leave this evening for Lincoln
Neb., where Mr.. Fry expects to engage in
business. Mr.. f. has made many plea
SAINT acquaintances since his sojourn here
and he regrets to have to leave Rock Isl-
and.
B. D. Buford. Esq. left on the Peoris
noon train to-day for the state fair, at
Springfield.
". E. Brooks. Esq. and wife returned
from their eastern trip last evening
They have had an enjoyable time, but they
are Of the opinion that Rock Island is the
place get.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
a silly Story contradictea.

A correspondent at Milan says the Re
publicans at that place have twice hired
the band and neither time have paid
them. that the Garfield and Arthur club
tried to hire them for to morrow night, but
that the band refused to play unless they
we're paid. 4 Republican, who is a mem
Der of the club, and who holds a Doctor 8
bill against one of the members, having
bought it on speculation. tried to settle the
music account in that way. but the scheme
failed. At the present it is cash or no
music.-Argus. Sept. 24th,
The Union Of Sept, Goth had the follow
ing in reply:
MILAN, Sept. 25.-We. the Milan
Band, say that we have been paid each
time that we have been employed to play
for the Garfield and Arthur club of Milan.
and also that we have not been asked TO
play for them tonight.
MILAN BAND
The above extract from The ARGUS
was correct, although we learn since its
publication the Republicans hurried around
aud collected money enough TO pay the
boys; but not until about three weeks of
persistent Cunning. Even then thoy tried
to have the Democrats in the band put in
a bill for their services which they pro-
posed to pay and then make the Repubh :
can members donate their services-by
way of q forced assessment. When the
article came out in THE ARGUS. the peo
pie of Milan were treated to the sickeniDg
spectacle of the professor in the schools and
other christian Republicans chasing the
band boys around the town begging them to
sign the above denial written by Professor
Soutbwell and which We copy from the
Union. The boys refused to do this and
these yirtnous Republicans are forced TO
publish a denial signed MILAN BAND"
which signature is repudiste5 by major
ity of the band.
Ii is furthermore charged that these
christian statesmen-be they school
teachers or ministers cannot show denial
of the charge in The ARGUS signed By
the members of the band,
In order TO spite the Milan band be-
cause they would not sign false denial.
These christian professors have hired q
band from Andalueia to play for them
next Wednesday paying them Tor agree
ing to psy) the same price charged by the
Milan baad. Very nice business indeed.
this. asking young men to sigu a false
very laudable occupatianlfor one
who Is hired by the money of members of
al parties to teach their children the ways
Of truth and shonori These ieeatlemep
must be proud of their action as they daily
meet the boys they thus try 10 punish for
,niy wanting the money they had earned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK
INVESTIGATIONS OR EXCESsES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. Ii tones up and invigorates tine sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, Sl.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five vials and S2.0 vial of DOW.
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC ME-
DICINE COMPANY 100 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Those who were in attendance at Har-
per's Theatre last evening were led to ex-
pect that Deception" would be we'll pres
sented. but they did not expect that the
company would be so uniformly excellent
as proved to be the case. 1t is true, the
names in the cast were familiar to some
of our citizens, but to a large majority they
were not. 1t is always pleasure to have
a performance exceed our expectations
generally it falls short, so when ''Decep-
ton" was given last night it met with
most enthusiastic welcome. From the
leading character to the last, there is
nothing but what is excellent, while the
incidents. situations. and dialogues are in.
teresting from the first to the end The
play is fine one-representiug society as
seen from the inside. and the portraiture
very true to nature. The acting of Mr..
Piercy, Mr.. Mortimer. Mr.. G, w. Bar
bour, Mr.. John Wilson, MrJ, O. Barrows
Mr. Vinson. MISS Eleanor Carey. Miss Kate
Denim. Miss Emily DENIM, 10 fact of the
entire company was far above the average
was in fact faultless, and the audience
showed its appreciation of the same by
continued applause, and at the end of each
act the actors were given double encore
and had to appear before the curtain; an
unusual compliment from Rock Island
audiences,
To night the company appear 10 ''Diplo
macy" aud that it will be ably given needs
no assurance from US. The high standard
of acting last night is sufficient guarantee
that to nights performance will be oil
that the most exacting could wish. The
company ought to have splendid audi |
cree and we sincerely hope they will have |
Merit is deserving Of acknowledgment aud |
a crowded house tonight will be fitting |
testimonial to one of the very best compa-
MES which has ever appeared at Harper's
Theatre
Reserved seats ct Bowlby's Harper
House music store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Our flag is still there.
High wind and cool weather. to-day,
Market Square, to day. presented .
lively appear ance.
-Van Amburgh Il Co.'S. great show, at
Cambridge Oct. the 5th.
@-Dr. j. j. Burtis and wife are at the
Kimball House. Davenport. also Frank
Kirk, Jr and lady.
1t 10 estimated that $4,000 people
attended the Sterling fair on the last day.
This shows what advertising will do.
-Supt. Kimball. of the G. Il. L, q T.,
has leased the late Cook residence and
will soon oocupy it.
j. 3. Miller, left last evening on the
Mary Morton. with his pacing station
Beaver, and buggy, for st. Louis.
If old Settlers will read the marriage
notice in to-day's paper they will see sthas
there has been cook ed Hp-cdse trsnspir-
ed lin their midst.
Belle Williams got on the tow pain
last nieht-thati is she got gloriousiy drunk
she was fined $40 and advised to keep
off that path hereafter.
MIR. Jas. Cozatt. engineer on the
bridge, recently captured live specimen
of the american COot which is not often
found in these parts.
The congregation of the CHRISTIAN
church have succeeded in securing Eider
Irwin A SeerIes. of Chicago. as their
pastor. commencing his LAHORE with them
next Supdap.
Work on tho Davenport aud Musca-
tine shor, line is progressing rapidly Ihe
contractor, Mr.. Brown. thinks he will have
the work ready to tura over 20 the Z, X.
I.&P,, By the feat of December
The Bloom boys are getting theli
merch ant tailoring store, under Harper
Theatre, in shape AS fass as possible
They have secured the services OF Mr.. +
G. Hoppe, formerly at I. Helms 'urters' a
the man to give fits
The Office holders brigade, from
policemen up to circuit clerk. vent tc
Illinois City this afternoon to take part IL
that grand" rally to night. But for these
there would have been no use for either {
steam boat or band
In the Circuit Court yesterday Plum
charged with attempt to commit rape
plead guilty to assault and was fined 81:
and costs. by Judge Smith, who committed
him to jail until it was paid. Winston
colored, charged with burglary, wa'
defended by Maj. Beardsly and Nj. NJ
Corbett and acquitted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

COUGHS. -" Broson's Bronchial Troch-
IS" are used with advantage to alleviate
CoUGHS, SORE THROAT. HoARsENEss
and BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS. For thirty
years these Troches have been in use.
with annually increasing favor. They are
not new and untried, but having been
tested by wide and constant use for nearly
an entire generation, they have attained
well merited rank among the few staple
remedies of the age.
THE THROAT. "Brotcn's Bronchial
TFoches" act directly on the organs of the
voice, They have an extraordinary effect
in all disorders of the Throat and Larynx,
restoring q healthy tone when relaxed.
either from cold or over exertion of the
voice, and produce clear and distinct
Speakers and Singers and
the Troches useful,
A Cough. COLD, CATARRH ar Sore
Throat requires immediate attention. as
neglect oftentimes results In some inenr.
able Lung Dissase, .'Broscn's BRONCHIAL
7foches" will almost inyariabiv give
reIief. limitations are offered for sale.
many of which are injurious. The gem.
ne "Bro'on's Bronchiul 7roches" are sold |
70 boxes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Are you disturbed at night and bro
Ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciatings pain
of cutting teeth? II so. go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. Winslsw's Jooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depe pend
upon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it win regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother. and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use In all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the Unitsd States. sold every.
where. o. cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Our eeular army has little hold upon
the affections of the people of to-day, and
it's superior officers should certainly. rs far
as lies 10 their power legally and with
righteous intent aim to defend the right
which TO as is the Law, aud the institution
which they represent. IL is q wellmean-
ing institution. and it would be well if it
should have an opportunity to be recog-
nized as bulwark in support of the right
of the people and of the law.-Hancock to
Sherman. December, 1876.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
One of the Lions

Of New York is CRrTTENToN's immense
Medicine Warehouse, No. Sixth avenue.
and this lion establishment has its lion
preparation-HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR-for the cure of coughs,
colds. infuenza and bronchitis. No medi.
cal agent introduced during the present
century has created a more profound
sensation among all classes of the commu.
nifty than this absolute specific for ali
ordinary affections of the organs of respir-
alton. Sold by druggists everywhere at
so cents and 81.
j. j. Mitchell, Ludlowvllle. N. Y,
writes: I'VE always have in stock HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR aud
PIXIES TooTHAcHE Drops, and they give
excellent satisfaction,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
River News.

Boats up 9th. p. n. the Maggie Reaney
and Alfred Tod.
Down-the Mary Morton.
Boats down the % A. N. were the
Maggie Reansy. and the Lizzie Gardner
st. Croix and B. f. Weaver with RATS.
The Libbie Conger will be down to-mor'
row and the Josephine up,
The Maggie Reapey on time to-day.
The Andalusia packet arrived as usual.
Stage of water A. N. 400.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
Hucklin's Aruica saIve.

The bestSalve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
20 Cents per Box. For sale by. G,
Snaidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

The army is lsboring under disadvanta-
ges and has been used unlawfully at times
in the Judgment of the people (in mine
certainly. and we have lost great deal
of the kindly feeling which the community
at large once felt for US. 1t is time to
stop and unload. "-Hancoek to Sherman.
December. 1876.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Do not make Q mistake in buying Fam
lily Medicine. Moffat's Life Pills Ph0nix
Bitters, and Pages Climax Salve are the
true remedies for Household use. They
never fail to do good, and cannot do harm
For sale By Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
RAILWAYS
sarsaparillian Reselvent.
The Great Blood Purifier.
Changes as Seen and Felt.
t AS they Daily Occur

AS b164 Dd14y SCSA4
AFTER USING FEW DOSES:
l. Good spirits, disappearance OF weakness:
laneuor, melancholy; increase and hardness OF
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for good. no more sour eructations of waterbrssh,
good digestion, calm and undistnroed sleep, awak-
i'e Ds s Of spots blotches, pmples
the MIN looks clear and healthy; the urine chang
eS om ,'s AMBER color: water passes freely from
the bladder through the urethra without pain or
scalding; little or no sediment; no pain or weak
Z. Marked diminution OF quality and frequency
of involuntary weakening discharges Qi aniic1ea
crea sed strength exhibited in the eecreang glands
and functiona armony restored to the several
!. Yellow tI.ge on the white OF the eyes. and
the swarthy, saffron appearance of the skin chang
8. Those suffering from weak or liberated lungs
or tbercles will realize great benefit in expeetors-
iungs. All cells. bronchi Or windpipe, throat OF
head; diminishing the frequency OF cough; gener-
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wss mess around the ankles, legs, shoulders etc
cessation Of cold and cniils sense Q.
down or arising in the morning. All these distress
sing symptoms gradually and surely disaPPses;r a.
taken, new signs OF returning health win appear
the blood In parity and 6i DIS
posts, noises, tumors, cancers, hard Jumps, etc.
be resolved away, and the unsound made sound
and heaILnyS utCcEes keNSA 0oASSs S~A~ -
eases gradually disappear.
g. In cases where the system has been ssliN ated
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints. etc., causing carries 81 me Dones'
Inos varfcose veins, etc., the SARSAPARILLIAN
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the yIrna Of the disease from the system.
g. II those who are taking these medicines for
the cure OF Chronic. Scsofulous or syphilitic ols
eases boweyer slow may be the cure 'sfeel better
ana and their general health improving their flesh
and weight increasing, or even keeping his own, is
dice sses the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease is not inactive; not ar
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Continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
as tie SARSAPARILLIANm makes the patient "feel
hetter'' every hour you Will grow better, ana IN
cres se In health strength and flesh.
The great power OF this remedy lie In diseases
rhyeaten deRth-aE In
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

NoTIcE.-AlI passengers desiring sleep
ing car accommodations to st. Louis Oct.
4th to witness display of the Yelled Pro
phets. must apply oBgor before Saturday
Oct. 2nd. j. T. RIPLEY
gent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
4 CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions Of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood, &C., will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send q self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. IMAM. Station d, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Our LADIES FRIEND for female COM
plants. never known to fail. Only fifty
cents a bottle. Sold by @. Speidel. Rock
Island and Richards Il Sohrbeck, Mo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

The voltato Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GLENN
SULPHUR Soar presents all the advantages
of Sulphur Baths at a cheap rate.
HILL's HAIR AND WHISPER DYE.
Black or Brown so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Public Office is trust, not bounty
bestowed upon the holder; no incompe-
tent or dishonest person should ever be
intrusted with it. they should mptly be
elected. Our material interests. varied
and progressive, demand our constant and
united efforts,"-W. s, Hancock,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28

Gun LIGHTNING IMMINENT Is 'sUGrms'
frl.,d to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by g. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-28
MARRIED.

CooK-CASE-At Ottawa Illinois, Sept. ssd at the
residence OF the brides son-in-law, A. II. Taylor
oy the Rev. G. B. Rarnes, Judge William L. Cook,
OF Davenport, Iowa. and Mrs. Margaret Case. o.
Rock Island, Illinois. No Cards.