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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The Republicans conspirators in Maine
have called on the troops to support them
in their unholy purpose of usurping the
power of the state. If Gov. Smith had
one grain of sand be would charge on the
rebels at ithe state house, dispose the
Blaine mob and give them to understand
that he Smith is the lawfully elected
governor and as such he proposes to be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

From all sections of the state come
responsive endorsements of the nomins-
ton of Gen. Farnsworth for governor.
THE ARGUS q couple of months ago
named him as the most available man for
the position, and the Democratic press of
the state have seconded THE ARGUS
nomination in strong terms, He can be
elected over any Republican that can be
put in the field,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

RHAN'S MISSION ON EARTH.-A thorough
itI medical treatise, indicating how confirmed
disabilities may be removed. The experience of
% yrs' study observation, and professional Prac-
tce, showing the agencies that will insure restored
manhood. strengthened vitality. and sound con-
GltoDs of health, that have been impaired by over
taxed powers. A statement of obstacles to mar
rage and of the means by which they be re-
moved. By mail ,25c., currency or postage stamina
Address See'y Museum Anatomy and Science, 4S9
9th Avenue. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

and women not admired Ladies and gents
lacking esh yivaCity, electric power. vital, brain
or nerve force; injured by mental strain, ply
steal excesses abuse etc !; aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering frod nervous prostra-
ton, should wells Health REVIEWER remark
able In Preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth Tor impotence, leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 At Druggists.
Depot SO Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Isia a F}eppstOltfe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
brain 81 n erve

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiscretons, exeesses vices or irregular
tiles (often continued TO mature years. cured
by wells Heal Remover" greatest remedy
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, bperma-
torrhoa and all forms of debility. 81 six bottles
S., at Druggists Advice free Depot, IS Barclay
ST.. New York, and for Rock leland at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The Chicago Tribune has very able
article on the steel rail monopoly which is
clear and plainly given resume of the
true state of the case. The Tribune takes
strong ground in favor of reducing the
tariff and urges that the reduction be made
NJ npaA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
BAD BREATH

Nothing IL so unpleasant, nothing so common as
bad breath and in nearly every case 1t comes from
the stomach, and can he easily corrected if you
VIII take SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. Do not
neglect SO sure remedy for this repusive discr-
der. will also improve your appetite, Complex
Ion and General Health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

The tariff on steel rails is likely to De
reduced at least one half-if not altogether
abolished,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
PILENI

How many suffer torture day after day, making
life burden and robb1ng existence OF all pleasure
owing to the secret suffering from Piles. relief
is ready to the hand of almost any one who will
use Systematically the remedy that has permanent
~ cured thousands, SIMMONS LIVER EEGULAToR,
is No drastic violent purge but a gentle assistant
to nature.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
STOP THAT COUGH !!
PROF. HAMILTON'S
INDICATED
COUGH CANDY

Made from extracts prepared in Vacuo-a GER
tam and effective remedy for Coughs, Colds
Hoarseness. Sore Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis and
consumption. Those who try-always use it-cure
their Colds and avoid Consumption and an early
grave. Price only 10 cents. One million sold an
nnaliy. Sold by John Bengston, Rock Island and
at wholesale by Fnller s. Fuller. Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

not in the city.
Very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
SMITH 8. LEACH,
First Lieutenant of Engineers,
Secretary.
EDITOR AvALANCKE-ln reply TO the
above and for general information, | will
state that did receive the note referred
to from the President of the so-called
Mississippi River Commission.
The reason why [ did not respond in
person or by letter was that, although this
Commission was instructed to investigate
the plan of outlet as proposed by myself
was, and am thoroughly satisfied and
have shown, that every man on that
Commission. except Mr.. Harrison. was
known to be in favor of levees and river
jetties.
That the investigation of the outlet plan,
as embraced in the act of Congress Great
ing the Commission, was a mere sham,
and that no matter what L might say or
do. would not only do no good, but never
see the light of day through the channels
of that Commission.
Therefore declined and now refuse to
have anything to do with it in any way.
But if the Congress of the United States
or any committee of its own members,
from the Senate.or House of Representa-
tives, wish such information as / may be
able to give on this cheap and speedy plsn
for the improvement of the low water
navigation of the Mississippi river and
main tributaries, and flor the reclamation
of the low lands! will take great pleasure
in appearing before such committee in
Washington City or elsewhere.
It is before that committee / will only
meet the Mississippi River Commission
and all others who advocate levees and
river jetties.
1t is there the issue should be made be-
tween the people of this valley and the
railroads, so that Congress and the whole
country may have the bottom facts.
Before such a committee will go at
any time and il now lies with Congress
whether or not. the country shall have a
full, free and impartial investigation of
these great and important questions.
/ am, respectfully,
JOHN CowDEN.
The Avalanche says Capt. Eads gives to
a New York reporter the results of his
observations of the levees sGd jetties of
Europe. obtained during the captains
recent foreign tour. His conclusions are
refuted by Capt. John Oowden. Cowden
writes IN his usual forcible style. snd in a
condensed form presents an array of facts
which should be carefully studied by
every man who feels an interest in the
permanent improvement Of the great
river. In separate article, Capt. Cowden
replies to the Invitation of the Mississippi
River Commission The commission hay
ing been organized in the interest exclu-
Concluded on next page.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

JOHN HANNAS, being Blacksmith by
10 trade, had often felt theswant of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work it at q better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different SUP
stances which offered the best prospect of success
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
/ had defect In three of my fingers, which were
bent or ehnt up in my hand in such manner, by
very troublesome to me in my daily avocation.
could not handle my tools as I wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut on to get
them out OF the way. have used everything that
offered any hope of relief. but all TO no effect
Well, 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 Ii had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer.
grasped with my crooked hand, and much to my
out. and had much use OF them as ever
could hardly believe my eyes showed my
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
joicing was the result.
had q neighbor living about mile from M
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
bottle of Electro Silicon Liniment, and told him to
use it thoroughly. He did So and at the end of
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked just as ii did in my case producing
perfect cure. gave 1t to others of my neighbors
from Swe1led Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stiff
Joints, Burns, etc., all of which il cured without
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
1t must be good for the horse, and it has proved
itself one Of the very best applications in all ex
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
PURELY VEGETABLE.

The Cheapest, Puresi
and Best Family Medi
cine in the World.
AN EFFECTUAL SPE-
CIFIC for all diseases of
the Liver, Stomach and
Spleen.
Regulate the LIVER
and prevent
CHILLS AND FEVER,
MALARIOUS FEvERs,
BOWEL CoMPAINTs,
REsTLEssERss, JAUE-
DICE AND NAUSEA,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

S. o. DURBAR.-Dear si.; I have b"cn 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 cheapness ami It's superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &C. NJ S PERRY NJ d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Townshend's electoral bill meets the
almost unanimous endorsement of the
Democratic press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
MEDICAL,

If you feel dull. drowsy, debIlitated, have fire.
quent headache, mouth tastes badly, appetite,
and tongue coated, you suffering from torpid
liver, or = flfousness,' and nothing win you
so speedily and permanently as TO take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR or MEDICINE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannzns veEetabie warranted 20
manecty cure all forms of sperHattorrhsa Seminal
Weakness. General Debility Impoteney
LOst Power" and brings back the Yoathful NiFor of
those who have destroy by sexual
tees from two weeks time This remedy which
has been used by Dr. Bohannan in his private practice for
thirty years, known to fail in curing
the WORST CASES. 1t gives vitality and ilparts energy
with wonderful effect those middle-aged feel
weakness beyond their years Its invigcratg properties
felt at kouDg suffering from the copSe-
quences Of that dreRdfy destructive habit of
this medicine with the speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and
hcfy Of spirits at acts directly the parts effect
ed as soothing and healing tonic and Rnodye the
xed seminal vescles and irrsted ducts imparng power
and tone and restoring them TO their natural the
as II the banefh habit had been INDUCED in The
ingredients simple Of
herbs etc, and specific for the above diseases.
ar Five Dollars sent with full directions etc to
any address For sale only at DR.. c. A. Bohannan Office,
No e.. North Fifth eree between Washington avenue and
Green street. St. Louis, Mo. Established in lay.
Dr.. BIS "Treattse Special Diseases" which gives
clear delineatsn Of the nature symptoms
etc, of SYPHILIS. SEMINAL WEAKNESS. Etc,
FREE 70 any address upon receipt of one stamp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

put on cold. No heating of fool. Send for free IL
Illustrated Pamphlet. THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, 16i and 1863
Bank street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
"TGE JOHN D. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and iron Horseshoe.

Made co1lpIete, with Lever
Spn sg Hsatform-Continu-
Gus Ca1k. The best for
HoTse-Railroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses in the
world Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarter crack.
Lameness ana all evils re-
sulting from the use of the
common shoe. Trial Set.
with Nails 81. To measure,
Aplace the foot on paper and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

Thurman is looming up again as possi-
BILE nominee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
CONST7PATToNJ

SHOULD not be regaa tled as
> trifiing ailment--in fact ma
ture demands the utmost regu-
larity of the bowels, and any de-
Walton from this demand payes
the way often to serious danger
1t Is quite as necessary to re-
move impure accumulations
from the bowels as 1t is to eat
or sleep. and no health can be
expected where a costive habit
of hodv Orayails
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26
SICK HEADACHE

This distressingsaif ctiou occurs most frequeptly
the disturbances OF the stomach, arising from the
lmpefectly digested contents. causes severe pafn
In the head, accompanied with disagreeable nau-
as Sick Headache; faor the relief of which TAKg
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR OR MEDICINE
MANUFACTURED BY
j. II. ZEILIN & Co,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

gE-A SUI THING
1t never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof Cha
pins Buctu- paiba-a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female 81 Mt Druggists. Advice free
Depot IS Barclay ST., New YORK, and Tor Rock Isl
and at Bengetons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

WANTED .sss Is e, Business man y. = s, -
encyclopedia of Things North Knowing" by subacripon
To such with good references, furnish
and give that viii insure worker SIOO MONTH
Address lNIERNATI0NAL PLp. co, Box 24a 81. Louis Me
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

HARE . REHECT CO. MFG. CHEMISTS
MaT.ss and eth SIS. SIR. LOUIS. Mn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-26

arice, 81. Sold by all Druggists. AAfhiA' IA
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
PAR0CHIAL SCHOOL
OF
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER,
A. Z E x. A N = r I A.

THIS INSTITUTION, WHICH IS
l. a DAY SCHOOL. conducted by
the SISTERS OF MERCY, will open
it's doors to pupils on MONDAY, SEP
TENDER 1sT, 1879.
The School, as indicated by the head
ing, is Parochial, viz: LIST. Under the
immediate supervision of the Pastor I;
and I'd. Supported by the Catholic
congregation. Consequently 1T Is
FREE to all Catholic children, irres-
pective of their parents poverty, bnt
all must procure the perquisites of a
scholar, tn-wit: BOOKS, PAPER, INK
and PENS.
BOYS and GIRLS are admitted in
SEPARATE ROOMS. The boys must
be under twelve years. There is no
Limitation for girls.
Every month a bulletin or report
concerning the PROGRESS and CON
DUCT of the pupils, will be sent to
their respective parents.
Twice a year, viz: every fifth month
there will be PUBLIC EXAMINA-
TON, so that parents may form an
idea of their children's proficiency
The children of non-Catholic par.
ents will be admitted, provided ONE
DOLLAR be paid every month fol
their tuition.
IF PIANO LESSONS BE DESIRED
application must be made to tile MO
Their SUPERIOR for that purpose
j. b. AYENARD, 4
Sept. 8, 1879. s2. Pastor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

TINE "sUN" WILL DEAL WITH
| the events of the year 1880 in it,
Own fashion, now pretty well under
stood by everybody. From JANUARY
lst until December 3lst, it will be con-
dncted as newspaper, written in the
English language, and printed for the
people. AS newspaper. THE. SUN
believes 10 getting all the
news OF the world prompt.
ly, and presenting it in
tie most Ineligible shape
the shape that will
enable it's readers TO
keep well abreast
of the age with
the least unpro-
ductive expendi- :,
ture of time. The 5es....
greatest interest to
the greatest num-
ber-that is, the, -.
law controlling
its daily make
np. V has now .ry
circulation very -
much larger than
that Of any other =,
American news
paper, and en-
joys an income
which it is at all
times prepared to
spend literally
for the benefit Of
it's readers. Peo-
pie of all condi-
tions of life and
all ways Of tlliuk-
ing buy and,read
THE sun; and
ahey all derive
satisfac 10 n Of
some sort from
it's columns, for
they keep on buy
ing and reading
it. In its COM
ar.4 ments on men
'. and affairs, THE
"SUN" believes
that the only guide
of policy should be
common sense, inspired
by genuine American
principles and backed by
honesty of purpose. For
this raason H. ia. and will conf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18
Thus,
with a habit
of philosophical
good humor il look
,no - Aho c,;oo, oH,;,. oe

iuS az Vic mlHoE dudlTS vi
life, and in great things
steadfast purpose to maintain the
rights of the people and the principles
of the Constitution against all agrees
sors, THE SUN ia prepared to write a
truthful, instructive, and at the same
time entertaining history of 1880.
a.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1880-02-18

6iIS lCdoVu anu siA
nue. to be, absolutely independ-
ent of party, class, clique, organ
ization or interest. 1t is for all,
but of none. 1t will continue to praise
what is good and reprobate what is
evil, taking care that its language is to
the point aud plain, beyond the posi-
biIitv of being misunderstood. 1t is
uninfluenced by motives that do not
appear on the surface it has no opin-
ions to sell. save those which may be
had by any purchaser with two cents.
1t hates injustice and rascality even
more than it hates unnecessary words.
1t nbllors frauds, pities fools, and de-
plores ninc0mpoops Of every species.
It will continue throughout the year
1880 to ehastise the first, instruct the
srcoad and discOnntenance the third.
All honest men, with honest convic-
rions, whether sound or mistaken, are
it's friends. And THE SUN makes no
homes of telling the truth to itsfiiends
and abont its friends whenever "cca
sion arises for plain speaking. These
are the principles npon witch THE
SUN will he conducted during the year
to come. The year 1880 will l'c one in
which no patriotic American can afford
to close his eyes to public affairs. 1t
is impossible to exaggerate the imp"r-
lance of the political events which it
has it store, or the necessity Of res0-
lutte vigilance on the part of every cit.
zen who desires to preserve the Gov
eminent that the founders gave u.s.
The debates and acts of Congress-, the
utterances of the press, the exciting
contests of the Republican aud Demo
cratic parties, now nearly in strength
throughout the country, the varying
drift of public sentiment, will all bear
directly and effectively upon the TWEEN
ty-fourth Presidential election, to be
held in November. Four years age
next November the will of the nation
as expressed at the polls, was thwart-
ed by an abominable conspiracy, the
promoters and benefciaries OF which
still hold the Offices they stole. Will
the crime of 1876 be repeated 10 1880
The past decade of years opened with
% corrupt, extravagaut and insolenl
Administration intrenclled at Wash.
ington. THE SUN did something to.
ward dislodging the gang and break.
ing it's power. The same men are now
intriguing to restore their leader ant
themselves to places from which they
were driven by the indignation Of TIN
people. Wall they succeed : Thu
coming year will bring the answers t.
these momentous questions. TIKI
SUN will be on hand to chronicle tin
facts as they are developed, aud TO OK
hibit them clearly and fearlessly il
their relations to expediency and right
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Sharp County record., 1880-01-22

the rifle aside and called out go
ahead, Texas Wei, You can bet he
fred. Bang, bang, bang, three shots
and the old man fell over dead. There,
we viii see if l can't have my wife, was
the onlY remark made by Texas. We
drove up to the house, went IN, closed
the door, and had Just as nice q
time Is YOU ever saw. After
while l told Texas l would go and see
the undertaken and have the body taken
away. l went to his store, but he was
not in, but heard he was down to the
hotel. | rode ahead and found him sit
tine there in the yeStibule reading the
paper. l told him the old man was
dead, and that I wanted some one TO
move the body. Did YOU kill himY he
asked No, but q friend Of mine did
All right he said. WelL the body
wastemoyed and buried in the lot, and
| Iptd the burial expenses. The result
wsSthat Texas got his wife, the old
mauihad his homes laid away, and Twas
t6as d great many times afterward and
~ ed 4 great many pleasant evenings
\ the TWO. l haven't heard OF him
i. 20 years, but would like to see the
ds bdeyil."
Sharp County record., 1880-01-22
Natural BagpipeS'

Yesterday morning a Com
porter, observing quite a CROW. b
a negro boy in the car-shed' aTl
and inquired the cause OF i ia
ment. He discovered that The
a natural prodigy on a veg,
scale. By placing his rlSn'
his right ear and partially 02
mouth this boy gave the exac a /, /
of the musical tones Of the SG5a,
piper, playing many airs .7I WI )
accuracy. The music seene5l EN- u
from the inside of the boy,snb
many people were attracted ,,5. u
thinking that the bagpiPes Ss
forth their rich, mild melody /
was very accommodating, ali,
many airs, gliding with ease |
gay to the grave. For !. ia,J !,
pplaved Dixie With great spirit
ity, and then in the Stoves, 81 n \
mournful cadences gave %S'l ",
Mercy Never Ceasing'," =, III j
Alonzo Barnes, and he halls ". "
man. He is only IS years q y !
says that he found out by acIrs y
three years ago that his heaa ao.i,. \
bagpipes, and has been Prassgi5 p as,+5
them ever since. He SalG 'ln I'j
play any tune that was whlsil', =
upon some one in the crown t.,r =
that he give something ! iF9Dl s.l
FORE He had never hearuu'I ,n ,
he said, but called upon lnsh hin
in the group to whistle Tor o. Llr anl,
one in the crowd seemed t s5. y
task. All admitted that tIi! ~.
heard it, but so long ago 2S u, h
difficult to recall. Inc w "
nothing whatever in MS S,nJ ni
simply places his right to n'1f If
right ear and without the ,,Ip u
fort starts his bagpipes' '-A"'
Constitution.