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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
Cured! Cured! Curedl CuredI

W WOODS, 4S7 Broadway, n. T., Cured Of Cbrou-
lie CataFrh.
T HAsLETT, $50 Broadway,N.Y a years Catarrh
G L BRUSH, 443 Broadway, NY, 10 years Catarrh
BENEDICT, DR., Jeweler. 697 Broadway, n. y
Qady friend), cured OF Chronic Hay Fever.
Mrs EMMA C HowEs, 80 w Washington Square N
Y, cured of 80 years Chronic Catarrh.
REV GEO REFS, 1863 Jay st., Brooklyn. 1T re
stored me to niy ministerial labors.'
REV CHAs JONES, New Brighton, s. 1. "Worh
ten times the cost"
REV ALEX FREES, Cairo, N. Y. at has worked
wonders in six cases in my parish -
NEWMAN. 3O5 Fulton St, Brooklyn, cured Of
years Chronic Catarrh.
MRS SwABTz, JR., 80 Warren ST., Jersey City,
cured OF IS years Chronic Catarrh.
SC. &c. &C &C. &C.
A real cure for this terrible malady, is the
nost important discovery for the relief OF human
suffering, since vaccination. Wei Do
Meyers Catarrh Cure is sold by all Drug
gists, or delivered by D. B. DEWEY q Co, 46
Dey ST., n. Y, for $3.50 package. To Clubs,
six packages for $3.50. DR.. Wei De Mey-
er's Treatise. with full explanations and over
whelming proofs is Postpaid and sent free to
anybody.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

The President is reported to have said
that any senator who voted against the
confirmation of Robertson would hereafter
require letter of introduction to him; he
would refuse to recognize him How sad
a fate! How terrible punishment In times
past, when hereditary sovereigns were
despOts, and the right even to live depend
ed on kings smile, it would have been a
matter of some Importance, threat which
would have some meaning. But we have
a trifle improved on these conditions, and
a senator can live, and yet be passed by
without recognition by the executive. But
before Mr.. Garfield mdde any such asser-
tion it would have been well for him to
have remembered that a Senator is the
representative of an integral part of this
government; that he is the representative
of State, chosen by the people of that
State to serve them in that capacity; to
preserve their rights, and care for their
interests. When the executive, by any
such action, tries to snub a Senator, he
does not insult the man, he insults the State,
and he should remember that he is simply
the chief magistrate for a short time, of a
Union of such States.
Is it likely that any Senator will ask for
letter of introduction?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
difference necessary to encourage this inn


portant industry. He is now engaged IN
the raising of tea plants and promises to
have some American tea for sale soon at
price that six or seven men in the coun-
try can afford to pay. Mr.. LeDuc has now
issued pamphlet of some thirty nine
pages, wherein he sounds his own praises
in large type and prints the letters OF per
sons who have been induced to talk extraV-
agantly concerning his merits lie taxes
credit to himself in this pamphlet OF having
snubbed congressman in the distribution OF
seeds and of having improved greatly IN
this regard upon Colonel Capron, one OF
his predecessors. He alleges that the con
oressmen in the wicked times took the
plumber, subdivided it into small packages,
or else sent it in bull bags to friendly post
masters, who were instructed to
make such distribution as would
be of value in making votes or
interest for his principal. These
postmasters were often merchants, and l
have record showing that government seeds
were frequently considered part of their
stock in trade, and sold for the benefit of
the merchant postmaster. Sometimes the
seeds were in the way, and We're handed
by the postmaster merchant to anybody
and everybody applying or that could be
induced to carry them off. Other records
show that while many farmers would have
been glad to get them, the seeds were not
infrequently fed in large quantities to hogs
horses, and poultry, and so of thousands
of dollars worth of seeds thus sent out it
is safe to say that the department of agri-
culture never received reports sufficient to
indicate whether they were of any agricul
tural benefit whatever" An inquisitive
and incredulous correspondent has looked
up the record and finds that for seeds
Capron had an appropriation of $4,000,
and 80 per cent. of the purchase was sent
through members of congress, and 20 per
cent. direct to agricultural societies. cores
pondents, and farmers. While LIE Due, by
the record. is shown as having $4,000 to
100000 for like purpose, has been dis
tributed through members of congress, and
only 40 per cent. direct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

Some inventive genius, with a super de
veloped imagination, started the story that
star route money had been used to secure
the nomination of Hancock at Cincinnati
and that William A. Wallace late senator
from Pennsylvania knew all about it.
That gentleman is now out with a card in
regard to the matter, in which he says:
mo money whatever came from any
source to carry the delegation from his
own state for General Hancock, and none
was used. His enemies and mine trumpet
ed the result of that convention as vic
tory over General Hancock and his friends
Gen. William 3. Franklin was in charge of
Hancock's headquarters at Cincinnati, and
controlled the expenditure of all moneys
used there. The whole sum expended did
not exceed 81, 800, and this was for rent
music, banners, badges, etc. Those in
charge of his interest there did not believe
in securing either his nomination or his
election by the use of money"
The story never had any believers, but
this latter statement will settle the cues
ton The star route" ring paid too
much attention to Indiana to have much
time left for Hancock and his interests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
MINNESOTA OPINION OF THE SENATE.

Congressman Washburn. of Minnesota,
when discussing with a Tribune reporter
yesterday the probable effects of the recent
course of the senate. said:
Il came to New York by way of Wash
ington, but l only remained there one day.
The feeling in my state and in the western
country, SO far as | was able to learn, is
that the deadlock has been very foolish
thing In fact ] failed to come across one
person outside of Washington who thought
that any good had resulted from the fight.
The feeling is that the Republican party
has delayed the public business for the
sake of few senate Offices No matter
what may have been the true reason that
is certainly the feeling among the general
public. The Democrats are not blamed.
because the Republicans are in power and
are held responsible"
Win it be likely to affect the result of
the fall electionsY"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

In the Whitaker trial recently colored
witness from South Carolina was summon
ed to testify as to WlEttakers character
He was on the stand quarter of an hour
gave his testimony to the effect that while
a picayune Whitaker had been an excep-
tionally good boy, fully up to the highest
Sunday school book standard; had never
stolen watermelons, or gone fishing on
Sunday; and then cheerfully drew his
check for 1915 on account of mileage and
expenses. But then this Whitaker inves-
tigation is very important thing, and is
going to be of great benefit to the coun-
try, so let us pay for it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

When Garfield had been President for
| three days many republicans mentioned
him for second term. He has now been
President less than three months, and any
one who would now make such mention,
would be regarded as little less than an
idiot. The idea that a President should so
conduct himself as to obtain a second term
is doubtless wrong, and the strongest argu-
ment against second term is the DISPOSE
ton of an executive to so conduct himself.
as regards the control of the federal office
holders. as to obtain it. But this case is a
different matter 1t shows how weak
man can be turned by strong one, and
made the cats-p paw for political chestnuts.
Mr.. Blaine has had presidential aspira-
tons for a long time, twice he seemed on
the point of realizing his ambition and
twice was the prize snatched from his out
stretched hand. But those aspirations
never died. No one can doubt that when
he left the convention at Chicago last June
a defeated man, that the determination
still lay, deep rooted in his heart that he
vet would WIN, earned maze MN MS
chief adviser and all his advice has had
that darling desire of his own in view. 4
nomination for second term for Garfield
means the utter overthrow of his own
plans; hence his action. Driving the
President into fight with Conkling. he
was sure of the utter sinking out of sight
of all second term talk. He is frequently
spoken of as unweU soon we will hear of
his withdrawal from his secretaryship on
account of his health, and trip to Europe
will be advised by his physicians as the
only hope for a restoration of that health.
That restoration will take some time; but
when a couple of years have passed, and
Garfield, struggling with the complications
which his friend and adviser has plunged
him into, has passed into a condition of
political imbecility, then will Blaine's
health suddenly become better and in 1884
we will once more see the man from
Maine, with larger plume than ever,
back in the field. That he has displayed
more than his usual craftiness no one
doubts; whether it will win is another
question
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
Worthy of Praise.

As a rule we do not advocate Patent
Medicines, but when we know of one that
really is a public benefactor, and does pos
itN-ely cure, then we consider it our duty
to impart that Information to ALL Electric
Bitters are truly most valuable medicine,
and will surely cure Biliousness, Fever and
Ague, Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Com
plants, even where all other remedies fail.
We know whereof we speak, and can free
ly recommend them to all,-Erch Sold
at fifty cents at bottle, at G. Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

Perhaps some people don't know that
we have commissioner of agriculture in
this country. Well, we have, and he is a
very useful individual He makes all sorts
OF experiments in fancy farming, and, as
he has the U. S. treasury back of him he is
a brilliant success. He studied out the
question of beet sugar, till he finally got
some that was as good as cane; to be sure
it cost $3.50 pound, but that man is a
traitor and renegade to his country's
aest interests. who viii not pay the small
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
Executors Notice.

ESTATE OF JULIA A. KINEKIN. Deceased
I The undersigned having been appointed Exec
eeutor Of the last will and testament of Julia A
kinekin late of the county of Rock Island, state of
illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he viii
appear before The County Court of Rock Island
county, at the office of the Clerk of said Court in
the ely of Rock Island, at the June term on the
third Monday in Jnne next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted, All persons indebted to said
to the undersigned
Dated this 25th day Of A ril. A. D. 1881
4S6dSw ]. D. BuFoRD. Executor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
Ca tarrhal
OF s ON

Wei De Meyers Treatise on Catarrb
explains the following important facts:
l. That Catarrhal Colds become A..
sono.Is infection, II first local, and A.
constitutional.
p That, being Constitutional the infection E.
beyond the reach of mere local remedies
g. That Impurities in the nostrils. are
necessarily swallowed into the stomach and
inhaled into the lungs, thus poisoning he
Digestive, Respiratory and Genito-urinary organs
d. That Catarrhal virus follows the mn
cous membrane and causes Deafness. Dyspepsia
Chronic Diarrhca Bronchitis, Leucorrhua
and Consumption.
s. That Smokes, Douches, Limitations, and
insolubie S1uffs. cannot possibly remove in
ectious in1ammations from the organs named
6. That an antidOte Tor Catarrh must DOS
sess an inOculative affinity for, and the quality
of being absorbed by, the purulent mucou.
wherever located.
Based upon these plain Theories, DR..
Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure has proved
infallible. 1t not only reIeaves, it cures
Catarrh at amy stage. Home testimony:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

Ex-senator Dorsey ought to take trip
to Europe for the benefit of his health
and never come back.-R l. Union.
That may be the Unions idea of the
proper punishment for criminals, but the
county generally thinks differently 100
many of our thieves escape punishment by
going to Europe. 1t would be better to
keep them here and see that they suhef 'ne
oro1,er Oenalties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
(4Gticura
HUM0RS OF THE BLOOD, SKIN
AND SCALP,

CUTICURA REsoLvENT Is most powerful
Blood Purifier and Liver Stimulent ever com
pounded In forty minutes after taking the first
dose 1t may he detected in the saliva, blood,
sweat, and urine, showing that 1t had entered the
blood and been distributed throughout the entire
system. In its passage through the circulating
uits 1t meets with the corrupt particles Of matter
which foster and maintain disease, with which it
chemically unites. destroying and gradually elm
mating them from the system.
Hence its power to forever expel ScrofuIous
Cancerous, and Canker HumOrs, which unchecked
MI the body with foul corruptions, and rot out
the delicate machinery Of life.
CUTIcURA, the great external remedy for all HUI
mors OF the Scalp and Skin, Ulcers Sores and Dis
charging Wounds, is the most soothing and heal
ing OF outward applications. 1t speedily degtroys
fungus and parasite growths, restores the oil
glands and tubes healthy condition. and cures
when assisted by the CUTICnRA SOAP, diseases of
The Skin and Scalp which have been the torture Of
3 life time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

With the convulsing, spasmodic fortunes OF fever
and agne and bilious remttent. when Hostetter 8
Stomach Bitters. acknowledged to be a real curative
of malarial fevers viii eradicate the cause of so
much suffering. No less effective this bengnaut
Alternative in of constipation dyspepsia liver
complaint. rheumatism. and in general debility and
nervous weakness. For sale by all Druggists and
Dealers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
SKIN DISEASE,
Great Suffering for Sixteen Years. A
Wonderful Cure by the Cuticura
Remedies


Messrs. WEEKS & POTTER: Gentlemen.-CUT1
oURA REMEDIES have done me a power of good
have been afflicted with skin disease for sixteen
years. Some days it troubled me more than others
but at night the itching nearly drove me wild.
would scratch until the blood woald run down
my limbs.
have had several physicians. Some said they
could cure me, but others said rot.
will say that before used the CnTIcURA RENT
DIES was in fearful state, and had given up all
hope of ever having any relief.
But, like drowning man grasping at q straw,
thought / would try the CUnCURA REMEDIES,
about which had read so much.
They have performed wonderful cure for me,
and of my own free will and accord l recommend
them. Yours truly,
5. A. STEELE.
IS VIVIAN BUREN, ST., CHICAGO, Ill,
March z, 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

In Three Years of Treatment.
Gentlemen.-Please find 80 cents to pay for
small box of CUTIcURA and direct 1t to me, The
dollar box you sent me has done me more good
than all the doctors in three years. The doctors
have done good. My feet and legs are heal
ing fast. 1t is indeed CUTICURA.
Yours truly,
EVAN MORGAN, P. NJ.
Moscow MINI, June IS, 1878.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

Its first apparent effect is to increase the appetite
It assists digestion and the food to aseimi-
late propery-thus the system is noUrished. 1t
also. by its tonic action the digestive organs
induces more copiOus and regular excavations
The Tapidity with which patients take on flesh
while under the influence of the Syrup. of itself il
dicates that other preparation be better
adapted to help and nourish the constitut on and
hey ce be efficacious in all depression of spir
its, shaking or trembling of the hands or body,
cough, shortness of breath, or coasumptiYe habit.
Tbs nerves and muaclrs become strengthened, and
the blood purified.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

The various kinds of waste or decay that effect
the human body, though attended each with some
symptom not common with the rest, agree very
much in this that the basis in all is yearly the same
1t is generally conceded, that the majority of dis
eases accompanied by faulty digestion; and
such being The case. must, in order such
diseas, cause the organs CT digestion perform
their prop, functions. n o remedy has before been
discovered which has beneficial an influence on
theee organs Fellows Compound Syrup of
Hypophos phites
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
gocg ISLAND 3 PEoRIA sATLwAY

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sHoRTBsr ROUTE The EAST AND soUTF.
LEAVE ARRIvR.
8 90 q Way Freight.
$50 - Fast Express. t2:45 N Mail and Express
/ AS m Mail and Exp'a. $50 :. Fast Express.
$50 - F'ht q Accom'n
The 80 p m train makes close connection at
Gaiva with C B Il @ for points west; arriving at
Gaesburg al esp m; at Burlington $40 p m at
Keokuk 10 :25 p Ia; and at Quincy 1905 m also
making close connection at Peor q with B q W
and T P & w roads for all points east and south.
soc1 ISLAND J. MERCER CO.. 3. q.
Leave Rock Island at 600 a. m, and 400 m.
Arriving at Gable at II 30 ~, and 6:15
l4aave Cable at $3.50 m, and l 80 m.
Ar. ct Rock Island st S:15 a. m. and 3:15p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

The CTUIoURA REMEDIES are prepared by Weeks
& Potter, Chemists and Druggists so Washington
Price of CUTIcURA, small boxes 80 cents; large
boxes containing two and one half times the guam
tity of small 81. RRsoLvENT. 81 per bottle. GU
TICURA SOAR, p cents per cake; by mail 80 centsa
cakes, rs cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12
CUTICURA SOAP

superior 10 AIy.
CHAs. DENIM, Druggist,
First Place, cor. Court Street.
Brooklyn, March 4, 1879.
can cheerfully speap of the healing quantities
of your CUTICURA SOAR. and its perfume Is super
Tor to any OF he standard soad now in use.
CHAS. DENIM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

CHICAGO. MIL VAuKEE Il ST, PAUL.
RACINE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
leave ARRIVE
Day Express and Mail. .6:45 6:25 Pm
Night EXPRESS. :3c 5:56 AM
. The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 1905 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
.land to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thiEtraln.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-12

Passengers carried on Freight trains follows
EAST A 80 p IN WEST. ....... .1O:10 m
GEO: M LOOSELY, Agent, Rock leland.
A. KTMBALL, E. ST. JOHN,
Gen'l Supt. Gen. T'kt % Pass. Agt
, 1881-10-25
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Mr.. Alfred Marvin, Of Al.
toona, I'n., for many years
quite an invalid and sufferer
from nervousness and debility,
writes: "Sincc l hive been
Using DRows's InoS BIT.
TERs, my nerves have rcgain-
ed their vigor. Ny brain l,as
become more clcur and power.
fill. My muscles nrc more
strong. My dyspepsia and in.
digestion ITO longer trouble
me. My hearts regular action
restored. My blood is more
pure. My weak lungs more
healthy, and nil functions ol
my body restored to Il normal
condition, and every symptom.
oil weakness, nervousness, and
debility has been removed I
hope forever"
, 1881-10-25
REPUBLICAN, TACTICS,
Spse{at N4satth IL TN EA1eaQV TfthAn&.

HEFp959'1t'sS4s 9tEI4NSs
sps..at N.sasth u 1hs tA!eaav ItihunA.
WAslf1S4T0N, u, T., Oct, M.-tflIe ques-
tlol. of The Sectetarysh!p Ut the Senate il Het-
tied, alul 1t was srttleA at the tnstancn1t sila
Republicans, Senator EamlIts. haYtnS III
,rulEuceA resolution authorizing Chief.
Clerk Sllober tn act rs Secretary until tho
SUCCESSOR Ut Mr. uMscll, tlrccasot, could to
chosen. Thu Actlon Ut E4uum4s. who spoke
for thu Republicans after conference, alal
not utter caucus, greatly surprised tho
, 1881-10-25

Mr., Samuel Mckenzie, Of
Cumberland, Nd, writes: II
IAN Is years Of agc, about four
years ago hcgn.. to 20 IN de-
cline. l suffered from dyspcp-
sia, stone it, the bladder, milky
urine, weak lungs and general
nervous debility. Nothing |
tried did me any good until
! used DNowS'S tRoN DIT-
TIERS. This remedy flus nude
inc again robust ind strong,
and | feel nl' the activity Of
youth once more in my veins"