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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
DIR. SHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
n of the Kidneys, Bladder, PROSTATE Portion
of the Urinary Organs, Irritation of the neck OF
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright's Disease.
elect, Gonorrh9e in all its stages. Mucous
Kidneys, Hrick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Infam-
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy Of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pain in the
Region of the Bladder, Pain in the Back, Urinary
Calculus, Renal Colo, Retention of Urine. Ere
auent Urination. Gravel in all Its Forms inability
Retain the Water particularly in persons advan-
ced in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores tbs
Urine to Its natural color, removes the acld and
burning and the effect of the excessive use OF intox
icstiDg Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures IN disea-
sns of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31


Chicago Times.
II is hard times with the reiigio -politi-
cal, as with the daily. republican press.
Each has made its record concerning Gar
field, and the more extravagantly each
now praises him the more industriously is
brought TO the front the former condemna-
ton of him. The Independent 10 q con.
spicuous and ridiculous example of this
glazing inconsistency. It now says: "All
the efforts of partisan democrats, made
because General Garfield has been nomi.
mated for the presidency. to shake or
impair this position are simply futile.
Their campaign stories amount to simply
nothing with the republicans. We do not
believe there are ten republicans in the
land whose votes will be affected in the
slightest degree by these petty scandals
with which the democrats are just now so
much concerned" The Independent
chooses to forget that the charges are not
Of democratic but of republican manufac-
ture. What did The Iadepesdsnt itself
say in lS742 I'VE can not forget" says
The Independent of that date. 'thst Gar
field was more deeply involved in the sad
Credit Mobilier difficulty than any other
member of the houseof representatives,
excepting. of course. Ames and Brooks. )"
And. further; "a
But the testimony taken in the Investigation OF
the District of Columbia frauds shows that Mr..
Garfield received 5000 for his aid in getting
through q paving contract accepted by the Dis
trict government, And Mr. Parsons. a notorious
jobber, made an argument for the paving company
and then got Mr.. Garfield to make q further srgp-
ment and his personal influence in Its favor.
Of course Mr. GArieId's argument was successful
How could il be otherwise? He was chairman Of
the committees on appropriations. Every cent OF
money voted to the District had TO come through
him Shepherd could not afford 10 refuse HIM
anything he asked and Mk. GARFIELD knew 1t when
he asked and received for his services fee which
would have been extravagant bat For hls ofnciai
position. For SIS 600 he willing to use his posi-
lion as guardian of the treasury OF the nation 10
make the District government award profits Die
contract AS far most men can see, IS, 600 was
sxtrsvagant price for any service which Mr. Gar
field could render that did not depend on his OFF,
ciaI position and. If we can judge. the breaking
away of the Williamsburg dGm no more clearly
indicated the worthlessness of its construction than
does such act this, thus far Unexplained the
giving way Of the moral foundations Of 3 mans
character"
Before The IRdenpendenf deprecates the
course of democratic journals, which GER
tainly are not religious, it should explain
its own charges, retract them if they are
false. and explain the precise ground upon
which the conclusion is reached that it
slandered Mr.. Garfield in 1874.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

L was not in favor of the military &C.
ton in South Carolina recently, and if
Gen, Ruger had telegraphed to me, or
asked for advice. would have advised
him not under any circumstances to allow
himself or his troops to determine who
were the lawfnl members of the stats leg
islature. to Sherman. Dseem-
Der. 1876.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

GOV, FOSTER OF OHIO ANTICIPATES Re.
PUBI1CANe DEFEAT.-HE SEES NO
CHANCE FeR ssUCcEss IN NEW YORK
THE SOLDIER VOTE GOING TO HANCOCK
--oeNKLTNG WORKING FOB GRANT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
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specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
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Satisfaction guaranteed. Ct
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ana Eo.ren are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking 1esn Ei-acity, electric power, VITAL brain
steal excuses, abuse etc. aged psssSas to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostEa-
ti0n should use wells Health Remover, - remark
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remedy on esrtA for impotence, leanners, sexual
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

"A fun vote. free ballot and fair
count"-W s. Hancock.
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Errors of youth and abuses of Manhood radically
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
East and South 7
TAKE THE

NJ :. CLeaves Champaign, 6 100 N Danville,
~ u q 7:35 M; Charlottesville, rs a m
Arrives IEnLAEAPoLIs, IL zoo m; CINCINNATI, 4:05
p N; DAYTON, $40 p m; LOUISVILLE, 7:45 pm.
IT. "A Leaves Peoria sos m; Bloomington,
Champaign, 1854 p m; Danville, also pm; Craw,
louisville, o5 m. Arrives at INDIANAPOLIS, 40
M CINCINNATI, 1000 p m; LOUISVILLE. IL 100
2 m NASHVILLE q 10 m; Columbus, IL SO m !;
Wheeling, lbs a m PITrssuRs, 80 m BAIT
.o on, z ;S5 N: Washington, 500; m: PHIL
ADELPHIA, Tao p m; NEW YORK, s1C:15 m !;
Cleveland. 7:Io m Buffalo. 1 10 m; Albany 49,
45aa m. But ONE NIGHr ont TO principal Eastern
Cities.
NO. I'd 7:s5 m Daily PelIn. 1858 p m |;
Bloomington, $40 p m Farmer City, 10:3S m
Champaign, II :35 m; Danviile, 1:15 a m; Craw
louisville, 2:47 m. Arrives INDIANAPOLIS. 10
Nashville, 30 D m; DAYTON, $50 m; Columbus,
pm; BALTIMORE, Z As m; WASHINGTON, $40
a m; PHILADELPHIA, TAO m NEW YORK, 10:-
IS q m; Cleveland, a:40 m; Buffalo, 05 pm;
Albany, $40 m Boston, $40 pm.
S RECLINING CHAIR SLEEPING Cars, with State
Rooms, are run on No from Peoria to Indian
apohs.
Close connections made by Nos and at DAN
vile, reaching Terre Haute, Vincennes and Evane-
vile, Lafayette, LoganePort, Ft Wayne. Toledo and
The /. b. IL W. is the shortest through line.
and reaches all Eastern cities on as quick time
it's competitors, without excessive speed and with
the advantage OF the FINEST OUTFIT OF THRoUHa
CARS IN THE WEST.
Address the General Agent, and Eget COPY Of
our NEW MAr-FoLDER, giving full Information
'sH0W TO REACH THE EAST AND SOUTH
il FLKsCHER, Genr Agent,
JOHN W BROWN, Gen1 Pass a TicketAg't
srl.. I-DrAHAPoLIs. IND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

fustrated Pamphlet THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, 1Gt and 1853
Bank street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

Public Notice,

r JOHN EANNAS, being q Blacksmith by
lie trade, had often felt the want OF some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work il at o better advantage: This induced
nae to make many experiments with aiferent SUP
1t was on one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects OF Electro Silicon on the
Human System. .s .+. = ssrs 80. ur6f
had . defect in three OF my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up in my hand in such manner. by
very troublesome to me in my daily avocation.
could not handle my tools as wished, and often
thoughtI would have my fingers cut Of TO get
them out of the way, have used everything that
offered any hope OF relief, but all to NO effect
Well, I say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and of course could not prevent its COM
ing in contact with my hands.
/ took no notice OF the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer,
grasped with my crooked hand. and much 10 my
surprise 1 found my crooked fingers etraighten
cut. and had as much uee OF them az ever. i
hands to my wife and family, and q general re-
joicing was the result.
had a neighbor living about a mile from my
shop who had lame knee caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. / sent him
bottle of Electro Silicon Liniment, and TOLD him to
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently az well as ever.
1t had worked just as it did In my case producing
perfect cure. gave 1t to others OF my neighbors
and friends, for miles around. who We're suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stiff
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin OF man further
than any other substance, 1t occurred to me that
II must be good for the horse, and 1t has proved
itself one OF the very best applications In all ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
nod hVsf n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
SCHOOL DIRECTORY.

r DIEs AND SToRE-KEEPERs-You can get
- CHOICE goods cheap, by writing on g Postal
for our Price List, which enables you to ORDER BY
MAIL the best way. ana acc the many kinds of
Mercha disc we keep for sale q err rising low
PRICES. We send samples OF Hanlp urEs Laces.
Ribbons Fringes, &c, if requested We cell
Wholesale and Retail for Cash down A EEyy COM
combination system snebles to quote very close
prices We have 81, s. &nd IS pack ages of no.
tions which cannot be bought fog tWIce the money
elsewhere, all wanted in every faElilg Money
returned If not satisfactory.
HoUGHToN 81 DUTToN, IS fremont eft. Boston. Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
MAssAsoIT HOUSE.

M. d r. 8. CHAPLIN, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
The Massasoit House. near the Railroad Stations,
was established In 1S43 1t has been twice en-
lsrged, making it three times its original size and
thoroughly remedeled and refurnished. The large
airy sleeping rooms. furnished with hot and cold
water. excelled by none in the country. Spec
ial attention paid to ventilation and ell sanitary
Improvements. The proprietors determined
that the world wide reputation Of the Massasoit
shall be maintained In all respects.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
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~A SUTE THING
1t never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
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Depot So Barclay ST.. New YORK, ald for Rock ISL
and at Bengston'e.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
1.-THE JOHN d. KILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horseshoe"

Made complete, with Lever
6pr-g P.atform--Continu-
Gus Calk. The best for
Horee-Railroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses In the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarterback,
Lamenese and all evils re-
sulting from the use Of the
common shoe. Trial Set,
with Nails 81. To measure,
kplace tie loot on paper and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31
TIE CELEBRATED

Sewspaper Adverllsing Bnreau, n ssEnee st..N.Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

% @@ YEAR& expenses to ag'ts Outfit
- 4 free. Address p. o. VICKERY,
Augusta, Maine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-31

s. o. DuNBAR--Dear Sir; have been sometime
in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magnesia pre-
pared by You and prefer it TO the English prepar-
alton on account of its cheapnese and its superior
laxative qualities
Respectfully yours. sc. M. 8. PERRY NJ d.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
sonficent Silver Set worth $50 .oo which give away
made and taken before the usual Of ficers. T. NJ. GIBSON, Register
 THOMAS BoLEs, Receiver.
Lhc Work of 1879.

During the year just closed, nine teen Assessments have been called, the largest number in any one year since the order was established. The increased number over any pre- vious year was occasioned by the payment of the. benefits upon one hundred and ninety three deaths from yellow fever in 1878, and thir- tp in 1879, making the total amount paid upon losses by the epedemic, $445, ,000.
 Benefits have been paid during the year just closed upon six hun dred and thirty six deaths, six q which were half rate members. making the total amount paid Sl,- 254, ,000.
 Up to Jan, 1st, 1880, since the or ganization of the order, orders have been signed upon the w. & O. B. fund for 1885 death benefits amount ing to $2,147, ,09365. Orders have been drawn for all deaths reported up to Dec. 1st, 1S70.-KnIghts of Honor Reporter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
and get this paper Magnificent S

Mountains. Because she thought the North western Arkanslans were drones and dupes and would never put forth energy enough to try to make road south to their own home markets. But she has been disap- pointed. The solld men north of tue mountains and the enterprising men south of the mountains have put their heads together, have joined hands, and have determined no lon ger to deplete their own State of it's trade and wealth by allowing the rich section of Arkansas composed of Boor Q, Marion, Carroll, Searcy and Newton counties to pour out their treasure into Missouri. Self inter- est as well as state pride has prompt ed us to this move. Springfield now sees how it IS and hopes by throwing out such chaf as the above letter to divert the minds of Northwest Ark ansas from their new. found love. But it won't pan out. The men of North Arkansas, as we'll as those here and of Little Rock ,who have ta- ken hold of this matter are men of sense, nerve, energy, and pubic spirit, and with them to determine is to do.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
From Grifln Township.
GRIFFIN TOWNSHIP.

GRIFFIN TOWNSHIP.
 Jan. 3Oth, 1880
 DEAR Ep.-Our section has been lying dormant in your columns for some time; but, he it known we are not dormant at home, but on the contrary, we are all busy, each one to his ayocatiou, felllng the forest. turn ing terra firma upside down, build ing and re building houses, and in- fact, everything shows thrift and progressiveness.
 Our good, virtuous, christian and noble hearted, Thomas Richardson had the misfortune to loose a fine, young mule. The mule had chain around 1t, neck and got it entangled in some brush and choked itself to death. Every one here, is, of course sorry, but we have not ascertained to what extent, whether ,, 3, ?, or l dollars worth, and fear we may not soon find out the extent of our grief. While our neighborhood has much to be proud of, we also have some things whereof to be sad, namely; 1st, unfavorable to save and kill meat, 2nd, the spelling of some meat and fear more will. Farmers have nearly all commenced operations and nearly all the floating labor has To- cated and every thing seems to fore tell, D. ", an abundant harvest this year; so mote 1t be. Our school at Sulphur Spring is open and in full blast for the year. Persons from abroad (espccially the educated) are invited to visit our school andseethe modus operandi oft MT. C.C.Poe is building real fine cottage house, but then this only shows that he has accumulated some extra cash, and, that he is an industrious, healthy, energetic and young *idower. What does this all spell? Wheat in our section looks much better than it did at the same time last year.
 1frumors can, in any degree be trusted at all, MT. J. P. Dollar will be married to Miss. Now they are both healthy, stout and TO- bust, therefore we are willing to venture the assertion they will make money. ".
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
Of Interest to Homesteaders.

U. s. LAND OFFICE, DARDANELLE, ARK, Dec. 18th, '79I
 DEAR SiR:-After Jan. 1st, 1880, we will receive. in proper form, ap- plications for benefit of Act of July lst 1879, granting additional rights to certain parties heretofore making homesteads of $2.50 lands.
 If you have proven up satisfactor- ially upon your original entry, and the land you wish lies adjoining it, you should make application reciting the description of lands embraced in your original entry, its number and the number of the final certificate with dates, and accompany the same with the usual homestead affidavits, properly modified. If the land you want does not adjoin the original en- try, you are required to deed back to the U. $. the lands embraced in your original entry, in which deed your wife should join in release of her dover and after being properly ac- knowledged, you must have it recor- ded in the county where the lands lie, and have the Recorder certify that you have not encumbered it, since your final proof. You can then homestead l60 acres elsewhere.
 Ifyou have not proven up, you should prove your compliance with the homestead law to date of this application, by two witnesses, not of kin to you, when you will be per mltted to make additional entry of land adjoining, or, upon relinquish- ments, homestead l60 acres else where.
 In making application and proofs above thus mentioned, the usual blanks with proper notifications may be used; aud the same may be
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
CHAFF.

The following copy of a letter was forwarded to us by friend who is interested in getting business rela- tions established between the North west and this section of the State:
 SPRINGFIELD, Mo-,
 Jan. 23d, 1889
 GENTS: I am directed as one of the committee appointed by our cit iZens to confer with the Sedalia and Warsaw narrow guage K. R., and Ia duce them to continue the road to this place, to write to some of the prominent business men of Harrison and ascertain what assistance could be given towards extending it south of thls place In the direction of the Ark. river. We arc confident the road from Warsaw to this pace will be completed within the next year or eighteen months, and if steps are taken immediately a road of this dis. cription (narrow guage) can be built from this place south as far as the state line by the tune the road from the North reaches us. These roads are better suited for the char acter of the country it is proposed to build over than wide guage and can be built and operated for one third less than the latter, while it's capacity will be more than ample for the trade.
 We are now corresponding with parties and hope to induce capital to invest in the undertaking, but we expect to assist and hope for your cooperation. Please write me how your people feel on this subject, and if there is sufficient interest felt, we will call for a meeting at some point on the proposed line and start the ball rolling. Yours truly,
 II. F. FELLOWS.
 To use an expressive slang phrase of the day, that is "too thin" Why is Springfield becoming 80 interested in Arkansas just now? Why has she not shown her regard and appre- ciatlon of Arkansas while an enor- nous trade was being pouredintoher lap from Boone, Marion, Carroll and adjoining counties2. Why has she not done something in the way of spending a few of her Arkansas got ten dollars to improve the Arkansas roads in her directionP Let us tell you why. It is because she thought she had the people of Northwest Ar kansas at her mercy. Because she thought they were cut off from a market ca the south by the Boston
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-05
THF NATIONAL DEMO.
 CRATIC
Convention Likely to be Held in Washington---Th National Mu- seam the Place---What IS
 Sad About 1t.

Washington speclal to the Philia- delphia Evening News: "A large number of prominent citizens and business men of Washington have taken steps look ing to the holding of the National Democratic Convention in Washing ton. Before moving In the matter, they conferred with Prof. Baird
 secretary of the Smithsonian lnstit- ution, with a view to ascertalning how far the new structure for the accommodation of the National Mu- scum will be advanced by the first of June. They learned from him that the probabilities were that it would be iu such condition at that time that it could be utilized for the pur- pose of holding a convention, provi ded Congress did not interpose an objection. It was also learned that the hall in the main building was 300 feet square, and would give am ple accommodations for the seating of twenty thousand people, arranged as an amphitheater, and that it would be the finest building for the pur- pose that could be found. In con versation, Prof. Baird sad that if con gress should see fit to authorize the temporary use of the building for such purpose, that by the time the next President of the United States was to be inaugurated it would be in such stage of completion as would enable it to be used for the inaugu- ration ball. Prominent citizens in talking with Democratic members of congress make the point that Wash ington is sort of neutral ground, and therefore would not be in the interest of any candidate; that neith- CT MT. Tilden, Mir. Hendricks, Mir. Bayard, or Gen. Hancock could raise any objection to the selection. The friends of Mr. Tilden who favor either Saratoga or Louisville, and the friends of Mir. Hendricks, who are supposed to favor the selection Indianapolis or Cincinnati, and fhe other candidates who favor other To- calities, could not object to compro- mise on this city as the place for the convention. Iti is also claimed that the access of this city tc all sections of the country is more com pIete than almost any other locality further than this, that there are many attractive features to Wash ington not possessed by any other city. Quite number of the Demo cratic national committee have been written to on the subject, and the replies thus far received are favora- ble to the selection of Washington. The hotel Accommodations here are ample, and it is understood will be less expensive than at any other To- cality, as arrangements have been made by the citizens with the hotel proprietors to this effect"