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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02


the Gar of all the Russlas has surpris--
ed the world by an act which is comics.
sion of his own inability to cope with the
revolution which is undermining his autho-
rity and endangering his life. He has
appointed General Melikoff absolute mill
tary dictator in an ukase which invests
him with supreme authority. In fact,
though not 10 form, Alexander Indicates.
1t is impossible to forecast the result of
this strange act, unprecedented IN Rus
sian history. Why did not the Emperor
place the power in the hands of bis son
and the Empress? Probably because up
through the dark there had come repeated
calls from the discomfort below for him to
take such step. Probably because he
knows that the Czarewitch fayors moder
ate measures, and would make ameliorat>
ing changes in the empire. Probably
because in his present mental condition he
Is incapable of taking broad. rational,
statesmanlike views of the situation, and
would exhaust the resource OF despot-
Ism to crush what with all his police and
all his military forces he has been unable
even to cripple. Vastly better for him and
for the empire had he voluntarily abdicat-
ed, Ia part at least, at the close of the
turkish war, when he could have done So
with se.t-respeet and have secured few
years OF quiet IN retirement. Whether
General Melikoff will be able to effect
what the Gar has failed to accom- piish in
the same way is more than doubtful The
discomfort is too deep; the disease infects
the whole body, and cannot be eradicated
6y hanelngs and bulletings And General
Meilkoff, the conqueror of Kars, stands a
good chance of being the next mark for a
Nlhillst's aim.-N. Y Express,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02
An Honest Medicine Free of Charge

OF all medicines advertised to cure
any affection of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, we know OF none we can re
commend so highly as DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever
Hoarseness, Tickling Of the Thoat, loss
of voice. etc. This medicine does
positively care, and that where every
thing else has failed No medicine
can show one half SO many positive
aud permanent cures as have already
been effected by this truly wonderful
remedy. For Asthma and Bron-
chilis it is perfect specific, curing the
very worst cases in the shortest tune
possible. We say by all means give it
trial. Trial bottles frte. Regular size
81 o. For sale by G. Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02
SPALDING's GLUE will prevent a break
in five hours talk on bric-a- brac.

PoND's ExTRACT.-Duriug this severe
weather, PoND's EXTRACT should be 10
every family. 1t is not always convent
emit or even desirable, to call a physician
for every little ailment, and 10 many cases.
it is not only inconvenient. but impossible,
to reach him promptly. Having PONDS
EXTRACT 10 the house, you have physi.
clan always at hand. 1t is easy :of appli-
cation, safe. and reliable. For SORE
THROAT and LUNGS, CHAPPED HANDS
and FACE. it is of inestimable value.
FROSTED LIMBS and CHILBLAINs are
promptly relieved, and ultimately cured
by PONDS EXTRACT. For sale everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02

Is THE GREAT CONNECTING LINK
Its main line runs from Chicago TO Council
nuns, passing through Joliet, Ottawa La Sale,
Geneseo Moline. Rock Island Davenport West
Des MONIES tthe capital of Iowa., Stuart. Attain
TIC ana Ay0ca :; with branches from Bureau
Junction to Peoria: Wilton junction to Mnsca-
tine. washington. Fairfield Eldan, BelknaD,
tentreytiie. Princeton, Trenton. CSatlatfn Came
ron, Leayen@orSh. Atchsun. and kansas City;
washington to SIRourney. 0skalonsa. and Knox
tonsport. Independent E1don, Ottumwa Eddy
yufe. Oskaloosa. Pella, Monroe, and Des Moines:
Newton to Monroe: Dies MONIES 10 Indianoia and
Winterseti Atlantic to Lewis and Audubon; and
Railroad, which owns. and operates a through
line from Chicago into the State of Kansas.
Through Express Passenger Trains, with Pull
man Palace Cars attached, run each way daily
between CHICAGO and PEORIA. KANSAS CITY,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, LEAvENwoRTH and ATCHT-
SON. Through ears are also run between Milwau-
zee and Kansas Gity, via the Milwaukee and
kSock island snort Line
The Great Rock Island" Is rnacnifeeptfy
equipped. Its road bed is simply perfect and its
track is laid with steel rails.
What win please you most will be fha Measure
of enjoying your meals. while passing over the
beautiful prairies of Illinois and Iowa in one of
our magnificent Dining Cars that accompany all
Through Express Trains. You get an entire
tor seveaty-fve cents.
Approaching the fact that "a majority of the
people prefer separate apartments for different
purposes land the immense passenger business
OF this line warranting it,, we pleased an
nounee that this Company runs Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars for sleeping purposes and Palace
PULLMAN PALACE CARS are rss
SoGNCAL BLUFFS. KANSAS CITY, a
all bfckeG Agents In the United States &
E0r information not obtatnable sat 70
A. hIMB ALL.
GenI superintendent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02

Hop Bitters. which are advertised 10 our
columns, are sure cure for,ague, biliousness
and kidney complaints. Those who use
them say they cannot be too highly recon
mended. Those afflicted should give them
"a fair trial. and will become thereby
enthusiastic 10 the praise of their curative
qualities Portland Id.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02
EVERYBODY NHRDS It!
Dtt. WHITES
d. n DELION
THE GREAT LIVER COR
RECTOR, BLOOD PUKi-
FER AND TONIC.

The BEST REMEDY in the World foriBiliouercss
| or Liver Complaint
| It will CURE Dyepci>ia when 81 other remedies
| fail
| Ii CURES Constipation b5 pcsiI G upon the Liver
and producing fow j pie, which is natures OVID
cathartte.
i Il viii RELIEVE ARD rURE Rheumatism in le4s
tinie than any other Known remedy
It certain specific Tor AGUE or CHILLs,
many cases have beet cured by single dose taken
during the time OF the chill
| Ii is tine hest BLOOD PURIFIER il use thor
oughiy cleansing the system OF all Impurities,
whether Of scsofulous or other origin.
1t is especially adapted for females removing
pimples and sailowness from the skin, and produc-
! Ing beautiful, clear complexion
1. is the best remedy tor all diseases of the Kid
news and Urinary Organs
| tits composed Of Dandeiion in combination with
other roofs barks ard herbs, and contains no Qui
nine. Aloes Arsenic. Mercury, nor sny mineral
substance whatever.
II is entirely harmless and pleasant to take,
II costs Won nothing If It does not perform all
that is claimed for IT, ~ every bottle Il warranted
OF give satisfaction, or money will h. refunded.
The following testimonials speak fof themselves:
igDfAsA PozIs. t5uIv 8. Isr8
Dr 4 White-Dear sitrs lean heartily recon-
mend your Dandclion Alternative, having suffered for
years from diseases of the liver and kidneya and at
times the pain IN my Daee ana oxSd liS 1g9n %
of your medicine entirely relieved NE. and be-
eye that by continuing its short time shaii
be permanently cured. 1t is pleasant TO take. ahd
It's effects are also decidedly pleasant Yours re-
:. II. JUNBIN.
CHERoYaAH. Mich, March 27, 1877
DIR. .R White-Dear Sir: Mr.. FaFr, druggist
of this place. recommended Ile TO use your Dande-
lion Alternative for Liver Complaint and Constpa-
tion but having used SO much MEDICINE and OBJ
tanned no relief wouId not try it. He told me
that If IL did not operate represented he would
rpfnna me money With this understanding /
took bottle. and Il has done me more good than
All the do TORS prescriptions and other medicines
hat have ever taken. -~~,r--co~-
Very respectfully GEO hoblNSoN-
LYNN. IND. April IL. 1877.
nr A r. white--Dear Sir: have bought three
hotties IF vonr DandeIion Alternative for my vile.
and il has done her more good than anything she
has ever taken before / can eheerfuIiy recon-
mend II to SIT who suffer from Liver trouble
U = = , ~ +r1"iv VIM. BOON.
IEDIARAPoIIs,J nne 30. 1877.
IT, p Ubite-Tenr Sir: Some time ago wss
atfacEed with chlJs and after using varions RENE
dies Intending ouinine. without relief, finally
gave your Dandelion trial. few doses OF Wnlch
entirely cured me- and have not had Cnil sahse.
now keep ii on hand all the time. using u ioI
biliousness and find Ii the best remedy nave ever
used. oo rroovrp
Yours truly, OSCAR r HooNH n-
PREPARED BY
Or. a. r. WHITE & CO.. |
1sa w. Washington St.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND
EY-Sold by G. speidel: po.r
Tn1~ and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02

Ladies are wild about Brio Brac" and
will talk, talk, talk about them world with
out end. Such ladies should buy 500
DON'T and use It before they descant
upon their hobbies, especially If the perse-
cuted one is a male. 1t gives favor to
the conversation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02
COLLINS
voL1AIc ELECTRIC
PLASTERS
Electricity and Healing Balsams. In
slant Relief from Pain AMI Soreness.

Instantly and mysteriously the electrical forces
generated by this wonderful plaster acts npon The
nervous system. bsnishing Pain and Weakness,
rouging the dormant Muscles into new life, stimu-
lating the Liver and Kidne US, curing Dyspepsia.
Indigestion Bilious Collie, Cramps and Pains
Rheumatism. Neuralgia Scistics, Weak Spine,
Weak and Sore Ludgs. Coughs and Colds, Weak
Back and Kidneys. Nervous Affections, Weak
Stomach and Bowels, Ague and Liver Pains En-
larged Spleen, Female Weakness, Shooting Pains
through the Loins and back, Lack of Strength and
Activity, Nervous, Muscular, and Spinal Affections
relieved and cured when every other plaster, lni-
PRICE Is CENTS.
ment lotion. and electrical appliancefails
Be careful to call for COLLINS VOLTAIo ELECTRIC
PLAsTERs, and insist upon having what you are
willing TO pay for. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-03-02

THE EAST g. THE WEST :
Dining Cars for eating purposes only. One Other
great feature OF our Palace Cars is a SMOKING
! SALOON where you can enjoy your Havana +"
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi
and Missouri rivers at all points crossed by this
Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Atchison, con-
| uections being made in Union Depots-
| THE PRINCIPAL X. n. CONNECTIONS OF
| THIS GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS
/ FOLLOWS:
AZ CHIcAGo, with all divergins lines for the
=, AZ Z ETe z with the L. 8. ems, and P,
| AtWAsHINGToN HEIGHTS, with p, C. & st.
AZ LA SALE, with Ill. Cent RR
NJ; nj. Mid; and Il +. e W Rds. " rs l. d. "
Al ROCK ISLAND, with =" Milwaukee e. Rock
Island short Line" and Rock IsPd q Peo. IIds
r ~ DsASy y. with the Davenport Division
At WEST LIBERTY, with the b.. CR& MIR
Ate4RINNELTs, with Central Iowa r. r.
AZ DEs MONIES, with ID. NJ. d f. ID. X. r.
At COUNCIL BLUFFS. with Union Pacific II z
Az OMAHA, with b. 81 No II. II. II. in keb.)
.. q iIABus j z NGTIoN.w with BIC. IL. 81 N. r.
- Az OiIJMWA, with Central lows X. r w
st, L. = lsac., and c. b. g. O. r. Rds w.
AT hE0kUK, with Toll. Peo. d War: Wah St
Louis q rae, and St L., KeO. d NV. H. Rds.
a CAMERON, with H. st. j. r. r.
AT ATC4IsoNs with Atcf., Topeka a. Santa Fes
Atci q n cd and Cen. BP. u. r. II. Rds.
az AZ LEA Y ENWoItTHs with Kan. Pac, and Kan.
and Southwest. 80 ~
n Through 20 PEORIA, DIES MONIES,
.IShAsgNs and LEA VEN
esreat Rock Island Route" are sold by
ur home ticket OfSIces address,
Il. ST. JOHN.
GenI Tiki. and Pass'gr ACT,
Chicago III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

Ire New York S,in OF Saturday SAID: The door
zen al the home OF the Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix.
fifteen minutes all day YESTERDAY TI,s csnss
was resumption OF the system OF annoysnces
lhat has been more or less continued since last
OCTOBER. by means OF postal cards and letters To
which the name OF the Rev. Dr. Dix was sirnad
requesting various persons TO call at the house.
The author OF the annoyance had given notice
through morning paper that he would resume
bis operations yesterday; so the doctor was pre-
pared for him by having servant specially en-
gagged TO attend the door and prevent annoy-
ance OF the family. Most OF those who called
were persons In search OF employment who had
advertised In the morning papers for situations
Some were tradeSmen who had been requested
70 call with samples OF goods. Part or them had
letters and Others postal cards. In some cases
me name OF the Rev. DIR. Dix was not signed
put the victim was asked 10 call at his house.
ne Kev Dr Dix was not personally annoyed
amused by the persistence OF his unknown per-
secutor. lie said he was totally at a loss TO ac-
count for 1t ALL
A TEMPORARY CESSATION OF THE ATTACK
the Posi- OF saturday evening Said:-The Rev
Dr.. Morgan Dix was not ANNOYED this morning
by callers sent on fools errands but the de-
tecttveS employed to trace the identity or the
unknown Schemer who has thus far succeeded
in keeping out OF their clutches say that Il ey
believe this mornings rest TO be only a TEN O.
rary cessation OF hoStilities An ENenl,,q PCT
reporter visited DIR. DiN'S house In west 81 h
sheet this morning. IL was learned from the
detectives Thai n number OF letters rot yet pub
lished which have been received Indicate that
rev plans are on foot TO cause trouble to the
rector OF Trinity, but information as to wheth r
the unpublished correspondence revealed the
character OF these plans was refused This
unpublished correspondence, It is said. showed
that there was more OF a Matchmaking motive
al the bottom OF the matter than had been here
tofore supposed. The detectives say that per-
sons are under surveillance, but that IL is not
DelleN ed that "Centleman 10" has visited DIR.
DiX'S house. The detectives express confidence
that the scoundrel will soon be arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

II These days no one is safe from the charge
OF plagiarism. Brown went to church last SUM-
day-a thing unuSual!-and upon being asked
his opinion OF the clergyman, said, "Oh, his SER
mon was very good; but that prayer, beginning
With our Father l think he stole entire. 1
know have heard something somewhere that
it was strangely like "-Boston Transcript.
ts-"Dd the rebels help you any in your re-
ueat?n asked Johnsonbury somewhat quizzfng-
ly. "Well," replied the veteran, while a suspi-
cion of a smile rppled around his mouth, II
must admit they gave us few points. Boston
Transcript.
HS-Daniel O'Connell once met conceited
literary friend, and exclaimed: 90 l saw cap
ual thing In your last pamphlet" Did your"
eagerly replied his delighted listener; "what
was it?" "a pound OF butter
U-The Rev. James c. Beecher, an eccen-
trio cousin Of Henry Ward Beecher, who with
his family has lived on the border OF back
woods lake for some years. was nominated Tor
supervisor in the town OF Hardenberg, Ulster
county, but was defeated.
sew. F. Story, OF the Chicago Times, is TAX
ing steps to secure the establishment OF print
paper mill OF large capacity near Chicago.
HF-I In the gallery OF the Louvre, before the
statue of Venus of Milo. Little BOy-"What
did they cut her arms Off for?" Mother-''Be-
cause she put her fingers in the sugar BOWL
Andrews american Queen.
eE-A little five-years-old was taken to the
barn to see some sheep, and after looking at
them for a moment she exclaimed, so Auntie!
See, the sheep all wear their hair banged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN THE BOSTON JOURNAL
OFF1CE.-F1re was discovered about O'Clock last
evening in the office OF the Boston Journal The
composing room Is the fifth or upper story Of
the building, and the fire, which is thought to
have originated In the press-room, was carried
to the top OF the structure through the well of
the elevator used for lowering the forms. The
compOsitors who were at work were forced to
take very hurried leave, as the flames, after
bursting through the elevator wall, made quick
headway. The gentlemen In the editorial room,
on the next floor below, were also forced to
make hasty exits from the burning room. The
second, third and portion Of the fourth floors
were occupied by F. A. Searle, a we'll known Job
printer, and his loss will be considerable, as
there was large amount of stock on hand.
The Journal composing room Is sadly damaged
by both fire and water, while In the editorial
room the wreck is general-fire and water leav-
ing 1t In very sad plight. The counting room,
on the first floor, was also damaged 70 con-
siderable extent The theory OF several Is that
the fire originated from burning gas In the press
room, near the elevator, but nothing positive Is
yet known. No estimate Is yet made OF the
amount of the losses. The insurance on the
Journal is 500 900, and the total losses are be-
lieved to be covered by the assurances. The
Journal issued as usual to-day, the proprietors
having awaited themselves of the facilities
offered by the Herald for that purpose. Searle'S
loss viii consist OF presses, paper, posters and
other material, the full extent of which Is not
vet known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

A MoTHER-IN-LAw IN EARNEST.-About two
months ago an industrious young man living
in the south part OF Fall River took TO himself
a wife. The welded pair shared the home or
the brides mother. AT the end OF the week tie
mother demanded the custody of her Son-tn-
rendered to her by the young man. This con-
tinued for few weeks, when the Son-in-law
began to think the mothers eXactions were I'M
reasonable. Trouble in the family was the re-
suit The young husband hired a tenement
nearer the center of the city, whepe he has re-
sided for about three weeks, keeping bachelors
hail, as the bride will not leave her mother.
Providence (R IL Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

ONE OF THE VIRGINIA JUDGES ACoUTTTED-A
special dispatch, dated Saturday, to the BaltI-
United States district court, Judge Rives, ex-
Judge John Hill, of Buckingham, was tried on
an Indictment charging him with obstructlng
the civil and legal rights of citizens by excl Id
ing or not summoning negroes on his jurles.
Hon. T. S. Bocock, Major John w. Daniel and
Major cambridge, of winchester, appeared for
the defendant, and Captain Lurly for the prose-
cution. After hearing testimony the judge SAID
the United states had not made out case, aud
If the jury brought In a verdict of guilty he
would set 1t aside, it having been proved that
the defendapt had not violated the law, as al
legged, whefeupon defendant was discharged
Other Judges will be tried Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22
CHANCERY SALE OF VACANT LOTS ON
~ STREET, BETWEEN THIRTEENTH AND
FOURTEENTH STREETS NORTH WEST.

CHAAMSGEKY SALE SALE Of VACANT LOTS ON 9
FOURTEENTH STREETS NORTHWEST.
By virtue of decree of the Supreme Court asA
of the District Of Columbia, passed In Equity ~
cause No. s, 094, docket L., I will otter for II.
sale, at public auction in front Of the premises
TUESDAY, SOrH MARCH, AID. 1880. AT O'CLOCK
M al those pieces or parcels Of real estate stu
known as and being Lots numbered thirty nine (39)
bered eighteen Qs), nineteen u9). twenty COY and
Square numbered two hundred and thirty nine
(239) said subdivision being Of record in Lber 49,
DO, folio 1893, in the Surveyors office for said
District and being the same property conveyed by
John B. Clagett and wife to Mary Keyworth by deed
cords for said District.
Terms Of sale, as prescribed by said decree: The
purchase money to be paid-one- third in cash on
the day Of sale within seven days thereafter; and
the residue in two equal installments at six and
twelve months after day Of sale; for the deferred
payments the purchaser or purchasers to give his,
her or their promissory notes. bearing date the day
OF sale, and payable with interest from date Of
notes, ct the rate Of six per centum per annum
until paid, which notes are to be secured by deed Of
trust on the property sold or all cash. at the cleo
ton OF the purchaser or purchasers. to be paid on
the day Of sale or within seven days thereafter.
800 down on each lot when the property is struck
Of. Conveyancing and recording at purchasers
cost The Trustee reserves the right to resell ct the
risk and cost Of the defaultng purchaser.
JOHN KEYWORTH. Trustee
DUNCANsON BROS, Aucts. mar18-d&ds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

THE SALVATION ARMY AT WoRK.-The officers
of the salvation Army have fairly opened the
campaign in New York, and propose to stay
there and keep hup" the light Mayor Cooper,
nitted to preach in the streets Of the CITY, as
they are not ministers Of any denomination
Their provincial dialect and free use of the
education, are being made the subject OF good
humored raillery in the New York journals, but
the chief OF the army says that they do not go
In for elegant discourseS, because they talk to
people who do not understand or care for such
fhinOl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22

AN AMERICAN PRrMA DoNNA-Mile. Marie Van
Zandt, daughter OF Nine. Van Zandt, who is
well known in opera in this country, made her
debut at the opera Comique, Paris, on Thurs
a genuine success. Previously she was enthu-
siastically received both In London and Paris,
and her future career will no doubt be pros
porous o one. pat1i, heiogg, NILSSON ana car,
expressed themselves delighted with the sue
cess of the young debutante.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-22
Iy7HOs. E. WAdGAMAN, Real Estate Auctionee

By virtue of a deed Of trust, dated October -
18th, 1876, and duly recorded in Lber No. f:5f
S35, folio 1853, one Of the land records of the ~
District of Columbia, and at the request OF the
party secured thereby will sell At public auctS ion
DAY OF MARCH, 1880. AT ~ O'CLOCK P. M, the fol-
lowing described real estate All that certain pie ce
parcel Of ground, real estate, situate and lying
in the City Of Washington, District of Columbia,
and known and described as being parts OF lots
numbered Q0) ten and CID eleven, in square num-
bered Q99) one hundred and ninety nine, besin-
ming for the same at poiEt on the line OF 18th
street west CD twenty-se seven feet and CD seven
inches south from the northwestern corner of said
along said street (50 fifty feet and q0J ten inches,
public alley in said square thence south along said
alley t50) fifty feet and 10) ten inches, and thence
west do6 one hundred and sig feet to the place of
Terms Of sale One fourth cash. the balance in
with interest at SIX per cent Fer annum until paid
al cash. at the option Of the purchaser deposit
veyancing at the cost Of the purchaser: If the
terms not complied with in seven days from the
day of sale, the Trustee reserves the right to re-
Sc the property at the risk and cost of the default
ing purchaser, after seven days advertisement in
'n' ~ 'ii'Ns ga CALDERoN CARLISLE. Trustee.
THOS E. WAGGAMAN, Auct. mar9-d&ds