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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
NEW YoRK.


The unifcation of the Tammany Hall
wings Of the Democracy In New York in
now complete. and there will be united
party and an harmonious campaign. This
union insures the state to Hancock and
English beyond the shadow of doubt.
The sacrifices cams from both aides, bue
to John Kelly. must be accorded genuine
desire for harmony. That he did labor 10.
this end and keep his promise is abund.
antly proven by. the work Of the joint conn.
mite % IN the last two days. and that the
Tildenswing made concessions is also n
fact. John Kelly. leader Of Tammany
has nadasmany friends by his action In
this matter, and has shown disposition
to yield Almostsanything for the success of
the Democracy.
The pictureEofs 10 house divided against
itself, which would have been the case,
iocally,-at least, il tho two factions had
remainsd apart, pas too pleasing 10 she
Republicans 70 be tolerated. and now that
che union In ooanplete. and John Kelly hns
shown that he Ii j. true Democrat sti,sosaa..
papers which haYs abused him. eve IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
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M AG n T. ST A.

Superior TO any English American. A DT-
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This very useful and elegant preparation is used
a. an spersD1 ssseseid in dyspepsia
has the advantages over common Magnesia, In being
mulate in the bowels It il decidedIy superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash on account OF its APP
Fhis tolution OF Magnesis is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedative and aperient In all
cases Of irritation, scdity of the
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily re-
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The SOLUTION Is Of Itself an aperient, bat ita laxa-
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mixed with sugar and water or even with cream
OF tartar. IN this manner very agreeable eaer-
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The antisceptic qualities OF this solution, owing
to the presence of so much carbonic acid, have
yer. As o lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
/ TheIsolution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headache TO which deli
cate persons are beet from acids aud crudities Of
sstention q ths public + direct
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, 1879.
s. o. DUNBAR, Eco, Dear Sir; most cheerfu1ly
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It lie resorted to by several members OF my family
whenever suffering above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article In
his family for some years lie happy TO endorse the
estimony of Mr.. Blake In his favor.
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, NOV. q, 1S48.
. Mr. $. o. DUNBAH,-zDear Sir; an happy to
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very considerable tonic It is beautiful medi-.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
a. Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such
as stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds,
Bronchitis, Hay Fever. Asthma, pain
In the side and chest. dry HACKING
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ness. Sore Throat, and all chrome or
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lungs, DR.. kingas New Discovery has
no equal and has established for itself
a Worldwide reputation. Many lead
ing physicians recommend and use 1t
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mended by all medical journals. The
clergy and the press have complement
ted It IN the most glowing terms. Go
to your druggist aud get trial bottle
free of cost, or regular size for 81. 90.
For sale by G. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
WOMEN:

LeucorrhHa. Excessive Flowing, Painfu-
Monthly Periods, Snppressions when from I'M
natural causes, Irregn arities, weak Back. Prolap
sus or Failing OF the Uterus Anterversion and
Retroversion, Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Desponaency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion, Inda-
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo-
tency, Barrenness, or Stertity, and Female, Weak
ness. Gas
Added to these the pangs, the troubles. the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitutions and weak
enng her for oher efforts than all else of her labor
and duties Dsdsse It is in this direction that
one often discovers that which ii most pitfui in
the life OF such a woman. She labors on through
the period of CESSATION the last possible moment
often over exerting herself, and often doing her
and her offspring trreparabie injury. The result of
all this is that the mother at that period OF life
when she should pass the threshold of a vigorous
and cheerful old age. Ia often broken down and,
after year two OF intolerable suffering liz hur-
ried off TO the nearest ehnrcnyard
A bottle two of Shorevss Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make woman's
life light and happy, but viii cure permanently
most of her complaints. Sold by all druggists at
one dollar per large package. Sold In Des Moines
wholesale and retail by
C. II. WARD CO.. and by druggists generally
FULLER Il FULLER,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago.
Depot. IS Cedar ST. y New York. 6a6mwft&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
DIR. SHOREY'S
Kidney investigator.

A SPECIFIC In the CURE OF ALL DISEASES
n of the Kidneys, Bladder, PROSTATE Portion
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Brights Disease,
elect, Gonorrhee IN all its stages, Mucous
Discharges, Night Emissions, Congestion of the
Kidneys Rrick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Imam
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pam In the
Region Of the Bladder. Pain In the Back, Urinary
CafcnIus, Renal Colic, Retention of Urine. FREE
quent Urination. Gravel in all its Forms. inability
ced In life. The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine to its natural color, removes the acid and
burning and the effect of the excessive of intox-
icating Drink. ..+----
The following are among those diseases IN which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
saa nj
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

When Secretary Sherman states thai
all of the revenue. except $4,000 has
been paid into the treasury. heingeniously
lodges the truth. Over $4,000. 900 Of
revenue stolen By the whizkey ring was
never turnedi into che treasury. and no
amount of Republican ingenuity can efface
the evidence on that point. Besides this
the government has lost millions by detail
cations under Republican rule. and for
Secrstary Sherman to say that the revenue
due the government has all been paid in,
is sir1pl 10 ingenieusly pervere the facts
for partisan purposes:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Rublic Notice.

JOHN HANNAS, being Blacksmith by
lie trade, had often felt the want OF some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge so thai
could work It at q better advantage. This induced
stsnceS which offered the best prospeet Of success
It was or one of these occasions that discovered
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
the coETnAerroE or TEE CORDS. that. tnsy were
very ublesome TO me in my daily ayocation: I
could not handle nay tools as I wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut OF TO get
them out of the way, have used everything that
offered any hope Of relief, but ell to no eject.
Well, say. I was working with Electro Silicon st
took no notice OF the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer.
grasped with my crooked hand. and much TO my
surprise 1 found my crooked fingers stralgnten
out and had much use OF them as ever.
IeouId hardly believe my eyes. showed my
hands to my wife and family, and . general re-
joicing was the result.
had . ncighbor living about O raile from my
shop who had q lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. I sent him
bottle Of Electro Silicon Linfment and told him TO
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently az wei as ever.
It had worked just 1t did in my Gaze producing
perfect cure. gave 1t to Others of my neighbors
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, stif
any trouble. Finding tnat 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 1t has proved
itself one OF the very best applications in all ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

The Republican organs about the time
of the hRepubiican National Convention,
made expressions relative TO Oonkling and
Cameron, which they would gladly forget.
Then. the Republican party. said these
organs. could do without the Camerona
and Logsns and Conklings. Now. how.
ever. these same fellows are ready to dc
anything for reconciliation-bue Cameron
con sinues 60, sulks Logan is indifferent
and Conkling-Well, he promises well, but
does nothing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Congressman Gillette. of Iowa, who
was elected IL 1878 by the aid of Demo-
cratic votes, and who pledged himself to
20 into the Democratic caucus and then
failed to do SO, was not Endorsed this year.
1t pays 10 be straight in politics ss wen rs
in business. Z = ...ss.s-sss -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

TAKE TIE

NJ @0 Beaves chi am pafgn, 500 a m ID anvfiies,
Az Vs % 7:35 m; Charlottesville, 9:15 d m .
Arrives INDIANAPOLIS, II 200 a m; CINCINNATI, s05
p m; DATToN, $40 m' LOUISVILLE, 7:45 m. ~
M s Al Leaves Peoria s:05 M; Bloomington,
Champaign, IL 81 m; Danyilie, 2 80 p m; Craw-
fordsvifie, 4.05 Arrives at INDIANAPOLIS, 40
p m; CTNCIENATL 10 90 p m; LOUISVILLE, II 90
m: NAsHvILLE 7:20 m Columbus, ~ so a m
wheeling, II rs m PIyTsggss, 7;Soa m; BAIT
ADELPHIA, 40 m; NEW YORK, '1C:i5 M;
Cleveland. 7.10 m; Buffalo. 1:10 m; Albany - =
z5ea m. But 0EE NIGHr out to principal Eastern
Cities. s 1881. RI
Nn QLeaves Rock Island, :ss p m Peoria
~ ". 70 7:as p m Daily; Pekin. 1855 p m;
Champaign, II IS p I'M; Danyille, 1: ID Am Craw-
fordsyille, 2s47 m. Arrives INDr1 NAPo11s. $50
q m; CINCINNATI. S:lb m; LOUISVILLE. 40 m /;
Nashville, 2 80 . m; DAYTON, $50 m; Columbus.
p m; BALTIMoRE, zs45 q m; WASHINGTON, $40
m; PHILADELPHIA, TAO m NEW YORK, 10 :
50 IA; Cleveland, a:40 p m; Buffalo, O5 D m I;
Albany, 6:soa m; Boston, a:40 p m: IS
sK RECLINING CHAIR sIEErrNa CARS. with State
Rooms, are run on No from Peoria 10 Indian
apolis.
Close connections made by Nos. and at Dam
vile, reaching Terre Haute, Vincenbes and Rvans-
vile, Lafayette, Logansport, TT Wayne, Toledo and
The I. b. d W. fs the shortest through line,
ana reaches all Eastern cities on ae quick time
Its competitors, without excessive speed and with
the advantage of the FINEST OUTFIT or rHRoUHe
CARS IN THE WRIST
& Address the General Agent. and sget o copy of
our NEW MAP-FoLDER, giving full Information
"How TO REACH TIE EAST AND SOUTH
il FLEseHER, GENT Agent,
JOHN W BROWN. GENT Pass q Ticket Ag't
IEnTAKAPoLIs, I'm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General OF Special Debility resulting from early
Youthful indiscretons, excuses, vices irregular
tiles loften continued to more mature yearsl cured
by tsWeiss' Health Renewer." greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline. Sperma-
torrhoa and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
g. at DrAggtsts. Advice free. Depot, 66 Barclay
st., New York. and for Rock Island al Bengstonb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Vermont holds IN election ON Tuesday
next. 1t Rilhgiye q Republican majority.
just ssit has always done. Ii che major
isy be an ything less than Is 900 il win be
virtually Republican defeat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking aesh, yvacity electric power. vital brain
steal excesses abuse, etc. aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
tion, should use sWells Health Remover, remark
able IN preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence. leanness. sexual
debility. premature deciina, etc 81 at Druggists'
Depot. 80 Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Maine ID MS likely to go Republican rs
for fusion. We make this announcement
90 that our Republican friends need not
imagine We viii be -heartbroken il The
RepublicaDs carry the state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Ex-Goy. Hendricks denies the state
ment that he ID indifferent to the result in
Indiana, and says be ID confident the state
will give srousing majority for the DEM
ocracy. 81 L9ry3 G3T3 895I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

A REGULAR Graduate OF British and American
~ Institutes. Is years practice, the last years
In Davenport Treats all diseases Of the Kidneys
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors of youth and abuses or Manhood radically
cured even after Others have failed. 800 forfeit
for any case of Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debil.
ity, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails 10
cure. Ladies win find the most ecientifc treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their Ew Com
sultatton Free. Send for Circular, Lock box 40.
ONCE 317 Perry st., Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Chairman Barnuln Is confident that
Indiana win be Democratic in October and
November Ess.-~.-IE - Fe~@-sss ..s s..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

AZ RuEs' SEARS ANN mggSTkcHE EIixEN forces heavy
moWHAR1he or beard even On Mneo1heSS facee
~ n XH& srsm 30 30 days. Poatpmid by mail, VI.
k1XB Al1 MEAn ELIXIR foxeaa heavy growth 81
ZM%E half from 83 % 81 days. Postpaid, by mail. 81
~ IT Harmless % akin neMlpf. easaly applied
&&S certain. Address, A. OfsfN sole agent 6u
d VA North f9th street. So G0ni& Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Gen. Weaver says his ia . well defined
party. Yes. and pretty well defAsct. too.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

wA sUfE THING i

1t never fails Cure yourself for ST. Prof. Cha
pins Buchu paiba-a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot So Barclay St., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengrton's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

The Hancock boom does not lessen but
grows stronger every Gay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Arkansas holds la state election on
Monday. - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03


Trains leave Rock Island as follows: Day Ex.
press at :55 m, arriving at Racine $50 M and
Milwaukee 6:15 p M; Night Express at 10 30 p m,
arriving at Racine 900 m, and Milwaukee a:l5 q
m, connecting at Fulton with Chicago ~ North
western Railroad for Morrison Sterling and Dixon.
At Freeport with Illinois Central Railroad for Du
buque, Lacrosse, and all points North. AT Beloit
with the Madison Division of the Chicago IL North
western Railway for Madison. At Clinton june
ton with the Western Division OF the Chicago d
Northwestern Railway for GAINESVILLE, Oshkosh and
Green Bay. AtWestern Union Junction with the
Chicago Division Of the M. q Sc. r. Ry for Chi
cago and all Eastern points. At Milwaukee, with
Northern Divisions OF the G. NJ q ST. p. Ry for
tage City, Kilbourn, Lacrosse, Oshkosh, Minnesp-
ola and 81. Paul. Also with the Wisconsin Central
Railroad for Plymouth, Green Bay, Menaehs, Ste
vens' Point and Ashland. And with the Milwaukee
Lake Shore d Western Railroad for Sheboygan,
Manitowoc, New London and CIintonville.
= West bound trains leave Milwaukee at 2 :f5 q m,
and 6:16 m, making close fconnections for all
poiRts in the West and Southwest.
This is the only line running through
Day Coaches and Sleeping Cars between
Milwaukee and Rock Island.re5 .EH9X Wa
Passengers wishing to take the eleeper leaving
Rock Island at 10 go can do so any time after
Up m. Passengers for Dubuque can thus secure d
Be sure that your tickets read via Western union
Tickets on sale at all principal ticket ofices
For Information regarding rates, routes, etc., I'D
D. a. oLrN, Avn. CARPENTER.
Superintendent, Gen1 Pass. Ticket Ar, g
So Racfne,Wis. Miiwsukee. Wis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.

a NEW J
~ Prtce, so cents per Large BOTTLE II
Sold Wholesale: e-
FARRAND, WILLIAMS b CO., Detroit, Mich.
ID PARK SON, Cincinnati, o.
FULLER d FULLER, Wholesale Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03
GU IRE YOURSELF!


mnnenfly all forms or spsFm&tterrhsa 6sElnA
Meaknes Gensrss psbyt Impetsnsy. etc. and restores
@ipst Power" and brings back the SKpahfal v@er OF
those who have DESTROYED SEXUAL excuses sv sc
has used by Dr. Boannan in his private practice for
thirty years. known 20 fail in curing
the WORST CABEa. 1t gives vitality and npMrtl energy
with wonderful effect % those mddisseed msn who feels
weakness beyond their Las invgoratinE properties
felt ut Young suffering from the conse
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fEKMANEAI surs The patient gains strepg'h and $as
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Cd aoohnY an1 healing tone and ap0dyhe 30 the re-
lare seminal ve.ices and ritated ducts iparfng
and tone and restoring them their natural the
% the banef habit had never been induiged in The
ingredients simple productions of nature-harks, roofs
herbs etc, and are specific for the shove diseases
uTPrice, Five Dollars. fall direcfionn 70
AddreaA For sale ONLY Dr. Q, A. Buhnnnans oce
Nc 6a1 North Fh street Between Warrington and
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-09-03

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST :::-::.:: 80 pm + WEST 49,: 1910 M
A. KIMBALI, ~' V@ E. ST. JOHN,
aenn Supt. Gen. T'kt d Pass. Agt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

aames CARROTS Thrilling Adventure.
One day last week our friend James
Garrett, OF the firm of Gill & Garrett.
started out north te ''sct up a reap
er- When he got out to Long
Branch he paused to reconnoitre.
He WAS on horse back and still he
did not like the idea of crossing the
branch since he had heard the recent
rains had swollen it. He could not
tell how deep it was by looking at it.
so dlsmOunted, tied his horse to a
tree and with his lead pencil wrote
his will on that part of his raimcnt
that the Greenbackers wants stamped
into money. After he had torn this
OIL and tied it to bush near the
road he took off all his clothes except
ms shoes, rolled them up in bum
die and took the bundle in his mouth.
mounted his horse, drawing his feet
upon the saddle for cushion and
ventued in. Gaze on this picture
with your minds eye for a moment
and then tell US what, iu your opin-
ion, some ladies coming down the
road behind him thought. He got
over all right. The water did not
come up to the horses knees. Jiu
got down on the other side and dress
ed himself. He is disgustcd with
small streams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

One OF the most successful sessions
OF Hardin College has just closed,
with great honor to the institution.
The college never was in more
ilnuriSl,in@ condition. The gradua-
ting class was the largest and one OF
the best eyer graduating from It's
walls None hut the most competent
and energetic teachers are employed.
The success Of Hardin College is now
insured. 1t has hcronIe identified
with the growing interests of til,
State, and lis facilities a,e appreciated
by educators all over the West. W,
predict the next session will be eEei
better than the last.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

Elder J. a. brooks, of this city.
dedicated the new Christian Church,
on Iitl!cIiy, last Sunday. a large
concoursc of people were present
from all parts of the county. Eidsl
BROOKS Preached tive >cYviccs. one in
the ::'orning and one in the after
noon. He also pmtooi> of the timnrl
service, wilicLfzwas an ohl-lasIionrd
basket dinner. Mr.. and Mis-. W. {.
BARLEY have our thanks for a most
hounliful dinner. Nc noticed sev-
craI oi' the candidates present shaking
hands. Brother Hutton Was present
smiling at the congressional ladies'.
Elder Brooks raised enough money a
this meeting to pay the debt on the
church, winch is u fine large struc'
I turr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

1t Is to the interest of every farmer
having produce to sell, to cali Oh G.
ID. FERRIS, as he pays tn. best
prices for Chickens, Eggs, Hides,
Pelts, Feathers, TaIlow, Butter, old
Iron, Rags. Beeswax, &c. And he has
ior sale everything farmer wants,
such rs Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes,
Hats, Bibbons, Corsets, Gloves, Gro
ceries, Queensware, Lamps, Clothing,
Furniture, Sewing Machines lower
than any house in Mexico, and all
kinds Of Sewing Machine needles at
the low price of thirty cents per doz-
eli. 1t will pay any farmer TO give
q. ID. call if they want good price
for their produce, and he sells goods
lower than anybody. Store opposite
entrance TO Ringo House. Aft.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

The day our friend Eli. Haley lett
for the Grcenhacil Convention he
took dinner with 4 friend near the
depot nj Thompson Station, while he
WAS waiting Tor his freight train. lie
eft couple of guards on the outside
to tell him when the tram came III
sight. Haley was about half through,
his dinner when he heard the cry
from the guards, ''hcr" she comes.
lie ir!t his dinncr, his hat, his cane,
his resolutions and well written
-prcrhc~ and got lhrre in good shape
ull time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-06-17

lie IS charged with almost every crime
Known to the law, and is regarded as
a man tic worid ean very well afford
to be rld Of. Last spring he secured
Soo from an innocent German lady,
who kept a small store in ittl,
town near Des Moincs, by represent
ing himself rs revenue officer and
making her believe that She was gull
ty OF a grave offensc III having neg
iectcd to cancel the stamps on Il cigar
box.