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The Worthington advance., 1881-02-17

Oar Li'''putMn fIiend, DR.. Barber,
in last weeks Journal, says: II pray
my friends to st,angle me at once. !"
We hope they won't do it. Such 4
shining ornament of the profession
which he makes ridiculous, deserves a
better fate. Who would rllsl, into
print and make US ''sassy'' if Barber
were strangled? We undertook to stran.
gle him once ourself and we are eyer
lastingly grateful to his criminal asso-
ciate who kindled little fire one MORN
ing and three others for pulling us off
before we got him strangled. Besides.
his church associates need shop where
they can get liquor to nerve them up
while they are dragoonng and cross
blowing and double-dr:.sging tile town
for not approving of their bigotry and
fanaticism.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
THE sPEAKERsHIP.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The Speaker
ship contest seems to remain in stotu ono.
Ii any of the candidates are making much
headway it does not show. The green
hackers are working every point for some
advantage and are trying to make a trade
with the republicans to elect De la Matyr,
of Indiana, clerk OF the House, in exchange
for greenback votes for Speaker The
greenback agents have talked with all the
Speakership candidates, trying to make
this trade with each but have not yet con-
summated it. III, Martin Williams, of Mis-
souri, has received a letter from Congress
man Barnum, of Pennsylvania, saying that
all reports that he will go into the republi-
can caucus are untrue: that he is green
hacker and will stand by his party, first,
last and all the time; that he did not vote
the republican ticket at the last election in
Pennsylvania, but the greenback. He will
not vote for any republican candidate for
Speaker, but will insist on putting green
back members in the field. Itnow appears
that the greepback members will stand
together at first aud try to compel
recognition. Kasson, republican, will
start with nine votes of Iowa and
may receive twenty votes On the
first ballot. Kasssn possesses marked
ability, is ready debater, has had many
years experience IN the house. IS thorough
" yersed in the rules, is cool headed
adroit and passing leader, quick to per-
ceive parliamentary advantage and swift to
improve it. Singular1y the very questions
that are universally conceded to him are
being used to prevent his election to the
Speakership. 1t is urged that the closeness
of the majority in the house and necessity
for complete leadership on the republican
side to meet the strong array that will he
presented by the democracy makes it more
important that Kasson should lead the
house on the floor than to direct it's busi-
ness from the Speakers chair. There is
considerable torce in this presentation of
the case and many members who would
like to vote for Kasson will refrain from
doing so from a sense of duty TO the repub-
Iican party and join in the belief that the
brilliant Iowa member can serve his coun-
try best by assuming the leadership of his
DartV on the floor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
STAR ROUTE TALK.

New YORK, Nov. ga. M. Gibson,
who made the report on the star route
cases has written long letter to acting
Attorney General Phillips, in which he
says that the chief clerk of the department
of Justice states in letter to him that
there is nothing of record in the depart
ment of justice to authorize the title ap-
p,onded TO the signature to the report Of
the special assistant attorney for the
United States. Mr.. Gibson gives detailed
history of his connection with the cases.
He saws he has invited to assist in the
prosecution by the attorney general and
westminster general and with the approval
of the president Gibson further says:
"The Attorney General on Nov. 14th di
rected me to submit my report to the post
master general, directing the report to be
printed as part of his annual report and
designated where the same was
to appear, Immediately after the report OF
the Second Assistant Postmaster General,
Col Geo. Bliss, was fully aware that j had
prepared the report, and informed me that
he would support it. | respectfully sug-
gest that you, at as early date as practl-
cable communicate with the Attorney Gen
eral on the subject and if he agrees with
my statement of the facts and circum
stances that you win direct the Chief Clerk
to make record of my employment as
Special Assistant Attorney for the United
States The acting Attorney replied
s'The title assumed by you is JustIiled by
nothing upon the records and can be Justl-
fed in no other way. There is neither a
commission nor oath of office upon the files
of this Department and both are necessary
to the creation of an Assistant Attorney OF
the United States"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-The speaker
ship fight was opened in dead earnest to-
day, but not over half of the republican
members are here, and candidates are un-
willing to give estimates of their strength.
Keifer says: 81 don't believe any living
man can tell how many votes either candi
date viii get. and as for predicting who
will be elected, that's beyond human abil-
ity" It's claimed that Robinson of Mas
sachusetts, is pressing to the front with
some show of success, having no antago-
nisms. Those who have wagcd an active
or aggressive canvass arc so numerous thai
many predict dark horse will win, a!
these forces out of fight won't give theil
support to their opponents. There are D!
republican members from the west,
from the Pacific coast, IS from the
east and from the south. These nint
from the south would give the east seven
ty f1vs, precisely the number neces. sary to
nominate. Counting the pacific states, the
west has only seventy and unless some
VI the western candidates retire, and that
sectlon unites on one candidate, there is
uanger that the east will capture the speak
ership
IL Is reported that the Ohio deleg alton is
not heartily supporting Kecfer, but, dele
gates deny this. Four New Workers dc
not cordially support Hiscock. There is
not single candidate to-day who win say
De believes he viii be elected. Cne of the
repubilcans says: The organization of tae
mouse, with SO slim majority will be OK
tremely embarrassing 1t is rumored tina,
mahone will give Robinson two readiustei
votes The greenback managers are trying
70 ascertain what each candidate win dc
Tor the greenbackers If elected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
ENGLISH CASUALTIES.

LONDON, Nov. 2s.-About fifty persons
injured in te late gale are being treated in
London hospitals. 1t is feared that some
cases will prove fatal
Fifty barges sunk in the Thames
Extensive floods are reported in the
upper Thames Valley
A Cork correspondent says: A party of
armed men recently entered the house of a
woman named Henan, near Listowel,
county Kerry, for tho purpose of shooting
her because she had given information to
the police. The children threw themselves
upon their mother in terror and one of
them received charge of shot in the leg.
The party then left the house after making
the mother swear under threats of death
not to diyulgc the occurrence. Six per-
sons have been arrested on suspicion of
being concerned in the outrage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

No invalid who values health and Its blessings
should over risk the mass Of testimony which exists
as to her ability to cufe apparently hopeless cases.
Lincoln 1ll.) Herald.
The Doctor Is adding daily TO her already i1lustri
Gus and weli-earned eputation--Peoria Journal
Indeed, If all our physicians to take the
same interest and work with the same professional
zeal as Mrs. DIR. keck, who gives her life her entire
time and labor. TO the grand conquest of human
ter health at large.-Bloomington Bulletin
The lady is herself a remarkable woman. Enga-
ging in the practice of medicine about Is years ago
when it was so difficult for in any public
position to have her qualities recognized or even to
meet tolerance Mrs. DIR. Keck, by virtue OF rare
merit, supported by indomtably perseverance,. has
worked heroicly and rapidly upward, until now she
stands upon emnence. professionally celebrated
socially respected. and nEancially solid.-Daven-
port Gazette.
Mrs. DR.. Keck has shown herself TO be a wonder
fu1 woman. and her career is wonderful one. look
at it what way you wjll-Peoria National Democrat.
Frank. generous. and kind-hearted, she has won
the affections OF all classes, and is respected and
honored not alone for her professional attanments
but for her high qualities lady and upright cti-
Zen.-Industries of Peoria.
We speak from knowledge. when we say
she is of the most successful practitioners. in
the treatment of diseases made speciality by her
in this couHtry-W ashington Farmer.
The growth Of her business in this city has been
steady and rapid and her reputation for practical
skill in the treatment of chronic diseases Is widely
Observation-Disclosures Peoran.
During her last visit here it wonderful 10 see
the crowd Of patients that gathered around her
Lincoln Qll,) Herald
This lady has developed system of practice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
snavous DE sxLIry

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
CRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
Homeopathic SPECIFIC No. 80. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuVen-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
VIAL or $500 per package of five vials and
So. 90 vial of powder Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 109
Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
in the boarding house." That's about the
conversation we had then.
The cross examination was very brief
and no new points were developed.
MRS. sCOvILLl

MRS. SCOVILLE.
Mrs. Scoville then took the stand and
gave a biographical sketch of Guiteau's
life, commencing with his early childhood
Mrs, Scoville said that when Charles was
- years old he lived with witness for a
year in Chicago where he went to school.
She recalled nothing special about him
except that he was very affectionate and
she was very much attached to him. Five
or six years latter he went to Ann Arbor
to school, She went there to see him as
she had been informed that he was going
on worse than his father had ever done
She found that he had abandoned his
studies and was giving his whole time to
studying the Berean and publications of
the Oneida community. She argued with
him for whole evening, appealing to
him to go on quietly like other young men
and give up all that stuff. Her appeals
had no effect and she made
up her mind that he was crazy
She told her uncle, who lived at
Ann Arbor. to pay no more attention to
him, but let him go his own way, as he
was clear gone daft. She afterwards visit
ed him at the Oneida Community, but had
scarcely any conversation with him. as
they were not left alone together a
moment She noticed that he acted like
person who had been bewildered, struck on
the head, or partially lost his mind. Pris-
oner-'I had been there three years at that
time, and was right in the heart of fanati~
cism." Witness related the prisoners his
tory, including his admission to the bar,
at which she was very much surprised. In
1875 she noticed great change in his per-
sonal appearance. He was also very hard
to get along with. He seemed willing to
do anything he was told, but got very
much befogged and could not do it. She
related an incident of his attacking her
with an axe. She had given him no prov
ocation, but had got out of patience with
him. 1t was not the axe that frightened
her so much as the look of his face. He
looked like wild criminal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. Nov. 2S

OaICAHOe NOV- ZS
Wheat Unsettled and lower; 23K11 23A cash
2314 Dec; 24A bid Jan: IS bid Feb.
Corn Weak and lower; $685. cash and Dec; s. Is
JAM 63N May.
oats-Weak and lower An cash, 43al Dec; 4azs
Jan; 45A May
Rye 81
Barley-1 02.
Pork-Stro1g and higher; 16 IS cash: II 35 Jan
II 571z Feb.
Lard-Strong and higher; II e5 cash; II 80 Jan
II 45 Feb.
Whsky--1 1G.
LIVE s5IfHtR
Hogs RECEIPTS 81 900; active and steady; 5 750
40.
Cattle-Rsceips 46u0: steady and firm; all
common weaker: exports 09do6 rs: common TO
choice shipping a515 80; butchers GOA CO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
a World Of Good.

One of the most popular medicines now
before the American public is Hop Bitters-
You see it everywhere. People use it with
good effect 1t builds them up. 1t is not
as pleasant to the taste ssome other bit
tiers, as it is not a whisky drink. 1t IS
more like the old-fashioned bone set tea
that has done world of good. LII you
don't feel just right try Hop Bitters-
Na.ndlr Ne1ns
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
JEW NATIONS.

LONDON, Nov. 2s.-A dispatch from
Odessa says Jew beating mob stoned
Sarah Bernhardt's carriage as she was
driving home from the theatre, on the
ground that she was of Jewish descent.
They also stoned her hotel and stopped
the perfor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
TO-DAY.
Guiteau Keeps Up His
Speechmaking.
The East and South Fight
ing the West,
On the Speakership; which is
vet Unsettled.
THE TRIAL.

NASAINGTON, NOV. SS.-Ine criminal
court room was densely crowded this morn
ing, and at 10 o'clock Mrs. Scoville resum-
ed her testimony. She described Guiteau's
actions during his visit there in rs, and
said that she was then convinced that he
was insane, and should be
PUT IN AN ASYLUM.
G. 8. Jocelyn of Oneida community
thought Guiteau's marked Characteristic
was
INTENSE EGoTIsM.
RJohn W. {Guiteau, brother of the priso-
ner was next examined He had not been
on good terms with his brother for some
years, but had no doubt of his sanity until
he received some letters in October. Since
he had came on here and had seen his
brother in the court room and at the jail,
he had become satisfied he was insane. On
being cross examined, the witness admit
ted that before he had came to Washington
he had always in talking of the case said
he believed his brother was sponsible
He believed him responsible but not sane,
responsible because as he thought, at some
period in his life the prisoner had volun-
tarily surrendered himself
TO EVIL PRACTICES,
rather than good. Guiteau winced under
these statements, evidently fearing his
brothers candor was injuring the case,
and with considerable bitterness, interrupt
ed: My brother and I have not been on
good terms for fifteen years. He always
sympathized with my father on that Oneida
Community business, while Scoville and
my sister sympathized with me. The last
time, I saw my brother in Boston, We
had some angry words, so he does not
come here to testify for me with the ordi-
nary force brother usually does come,
and I'm glad to find he has changed his
views, however, in my case. I want the
public to understand about this" Guiteau
continued to interrupt, explain and cor
rect the witness. Once Judge Davidge at
tempted to stop him, but he waved
HIS HAND MPERIoUsLY,
saying: ''You keep quiet, Judge, if you
please"
Shortly after the witness was asked, in
connection with the incident he had re-
lated, if he, at that time, thought the pris-
onsr insane. Guiteau quickly anticipated
the answer by saying: 'EWhY, of course, he
always thought I was badly cranked."
Witness said he never detected the slight
est trace of insanity in his father,
This witness boarded with Scoville
at the time of Guiteau's last visit in
1878 and made up his mind that the prisoner
was either fool or crazy He was salts
fed Guiteau was unsettled in intellect.
There was brief interval before the next
witness appeared and Guiteau took advan-
tage of the opportunity and broke out with,
'' desire to tell all these crank news
paper men that I appear here
AS BIY OWN COUNSEL.
That is my answer to all the silly stuff
they have been delivering themselves of
for some days past Some of these news-
paper men have gone crazy. appear
here in part as my own counsel as have
right to under the law and constitution of
the United States. No effort was made to
check Guiteau and no notice Whatever of
the interruption taken by the court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
ACQUITTED.

BOSTON, Nov. 23.-Gardner A. Fuller
Newton acquitted of a conspiracy to
defraud Dan1. Goadnow out of the bark
western Sea-"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

They camped three miles west of here, and
Sunday evening persons passing by found
them lying on a mattress, covered with
quilts, each with his head split open, as
though with an axe No evidence of rob-
berry committed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
SUNSET cox,

New YORK, Nov. 2S.-The steamer
Republic arrived from Liverpool. Hon. s.
S. Cox is a passenger, and number of polit-
ical friends have gone down to the bay to
welcome him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
On Thirty Days Trial.

We viii send DIR. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances ON trial for thirty days to
Young men and older persons who are al
fiicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc, guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of vigor and manhood
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.
Marshall, Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
RETRACTS.

LONDON, Nov. 28.-Lefroy has retract
ed his confession relative to the murder of
Lieu. Pope, and declares the confession
was made during fit of hallucination.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

which is distinctive. and seems to meet the require
ments 10 which IL r. applied, with surprising fGcl
ity.- Peoria Transcript
Some who have been given up by our best physi-
clans as incurable have been placed under the care
of this lady, who has saved them from an early
graVe-Bloomington Sunday Eye.
name so well known in Central Illinois 10
have become household word in hundreds Of fami-
lies, is that of Mrs. DR.. Keck- Evening Peorian
During practice of nearly 10 wears Dr Keck has
gained. without doubt, greater celebrity than any
female physician in the west. and the strongest en-
dorsements pour in from all parts Of the country-
WoOdford Sentinel
Mrs. keck has been an active and successful
practitioner for IS years. She makes a special
Study OF chronic diseases only; and has certainly
performed many wonderful Urcs.-Washingt0R
Farmer.
Time and larger acquaintance with the people
only serve to add yearly to Mrs kecks celebrity as
q physician and good name as q citizsn.-Eyening
Peorian.
This lady is so well and fayorabIy known % our
readers that she needs but a passing notice here
She comes always crowned with compliments and
bearing the highest recommendations
QH.) Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity is a con-
slant cause Of remark. She has always had large
practice here probably the first the city and stil
cee.-Peoria Freeman.
This lady has gained an emineHee in the practice
OF her specially Of chronic diseases which inspires
meritorious emulation on the part OF younger, and
even older, followers OF Escuapius and the results
Of her skill and successful treatment bring forth the
praises and blessings Of hundreds not In Davenport
only but through the broad distances Of the States
davenport Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
sTRANGE CRIME.

ABERDEEN, Miss, Nov. 2s.-Saturdav
Iour men, with wagon, passed through
nere' stating that they were frorn near the
Alabama line, and going to- Arkansas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
ANTI-SMALL POX.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2S.-The First As
sistant Postmaster has issued an order, the
intent of which is to prevent the spread of
small poX by mail matter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
Father Of Diseases.

Constipation has been called the father
of diseases, therefore it should not be re-
garded as lrifling ailment. 1t is quite as
necessary to remove impure accumulations
from the bowels as it is to eat or sleep,
and no health can be expected where a
costive habit of body prevails Take a
half tablespoon of Simmons Liver Regu-
lator after each meal, the bowels win be
gently moved without gripping or nausea,
as naturally as if no medicine had been
taken. Regularity in taking the medicine
daily will soon effect a permanent cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
Medical Inflrmary,
Sixth and Brady Streets. Davenport, Iowa.
1t is Well Known Doctors Special Practice is
Chronic Diseases, and Needless to Enumelate the
Various Ailments Treated.

You peus Opinions and
of the Press
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

''The doctors said my wife had consump
ton. Tried Linsey's Blood Searcher' and
she has had better health than ever" G..
FL. Hubbard, Hampden, Ohio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28

wis bearty truly blent whose req and waite,
Natnre,s own sweet and cunning hand laid on.
pozzoui,s powder imparts . richness
Nslstug the akin as soft As down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-28
New York Market.
NEW YoRK. Nov. 2s.

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Fairly active but lower; No 2 red Dec 1
3sS O1 S9as Jan 4201 4214: Feb 44A@1 45.
Corn Steady; mixed western spot 60Qe3; fu-
tur ss 670pT2K.
Oats-Lower; western 4S6155.
Pork-Quiet; II so.
Lard-1l 32h
St. Landry democrat., 1881-04-30

Fontenot Overwhelmingly acres OF l,tilu ~
uated at Grand Mamoutl.0oundeH NOR =
BY public lands, south and west y! - -
Israel and west by J. Ii. Fuslller-"ith llti
provements Amount of tares anu eos.S 9
for 1874 and 1870 forgive COLLARS "hu
fourteen cents.
Guillory, Felicien-twO hundred ana 1ofty atLo9
of land situated at Beaver CreeK-ooanueui
north south and east by public li!ndS anu
west by Francis II. Tea-wlth lmproNc-
ments. Amount of tarcs and costs 1or 1912,
1874 and 1875, srty-fOur dollars ana Silly
cents
By virtue of said authority Will offer si ant
property for sale i'll its order as ABOVE So So
forth, at public auction, at the prlnclpal lluIi
door of the court house in winch tne Wv,
district court of said parish is held on tne lniru
SATURDAY, the 4th day of June, A ~ 1851,
within the hours prescribed by law for )uu'cltl
sales to the highest and best bidder, anu VIII,
out appraiSement and for cash, winch SAFES " III
continue thereafter on Monday, amt from Gay
to day until all of said property has hcen sou.
Having offered the above described property
for sale according to law and not having re-
ceivcd bids sufficient to pay the taxes on eitcI
specific piece of said property, L now fe-oile
the same according to section OF act NO lo,;
entitled al act to provide for the sale OF an
property forfeited or sold to the State Tor de-
linIuent taxes or licenses.
Said property to be sold for what it will BRING,
without limit, purchaser to be placed in lnmc-
date possession ~
Witness my official signature on this the SUN
of day April, A. D., 1881.
Sheriff and Tax-Collector, st. Landry Parish.
April 80
St. Landry democrat., 1881-04-30

We have noticed two young boys in
our town lately who say they are from
Mansfield, and who have probably left
home without the knowledge of their
parents. One calls himself Williams,
the name of the other we did not learn.
They are both bright, intelligent lads,
and seem quite able to make their way
in the world, but if our surmise is cor
rect and they have left their homes
simply from a spirit of adventure, or
that mobile discomfort" which enter
prising very young spirits sometimes
feel at the case of their lots, we would
recommend them to take "back tracks"
just as fast as they can. They are too
young to cast themselves adrift unless
some grave necessity compels.