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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

The burning of the Minnesota state cap
ital is series loss to that state,and In the
present crippled condition of It's finances
the state will find it burdensome to
rebuild as valuable structure IS the one
destroyed. The most important less 10
the historical and law library, which cannot
be replaced. Tee FIRE 6end seems to have
made special visits to Minnesota Of late,
as this 10 the second great fire in few
months. The last was the horrible holo-
caust at st. Peter, where the insane
asylum and a number of inmates were
burned,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

The 6!ibustsring tactics Of the Rspubli-
cans in congress. is wholly unjusti6
able. and is for the purpose of forcing an
extra Ssession. The Democrats have not
obstruoted legislation. on the contrary have
endeayoredsto expedite business and shewn
an earnest desire to pass the appropriation
bills and finish up the work belonging
properly to this congress to settle. The
Republicans, on the other hand, have
DISTRACTED legislation atl.evsry point and
under the lead of Congsr, have sought to
defeat several important appropriation
bills in order to have q pretext for an
extra session, SO that the apportionmeut
bill can be passed as purely partisan
MEASURE. The blame tor the failure OF the
Rpportionment bill must rest with the
Republicans who. by 6libusterng tactics
have defeated It's passage at this&session.
The legislatures areEnesrly all in session
now and the bill if! passed by the present
congress could have been considered with
out extra expense to the states. Now.
however, a special session will be neeess
airy in many of the Subsequently,
all 10 fact, and thereby q very heavy ex-
pense incurred to the people. which bat
for Republican partisanship and perversity
might have been avoided.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
Southern Industry.
St Louis Republican

The TIVE cotton mills at NatchsS. Miss,
afford another example of how profitable
cotton manufacturing Ia the South 10. when
.judioiously conducted. Both are doing a
good business, and one OF them is SO
crowded with orders that it is compelled to
suspend operations while charging It's ca
paoity aRd setting up improved machinery
These improvements more than double
its capacity "a sure sign that it is doing
we'll.
While the people of tae South have, all
along, claimed that. for manifest reasons,
the manufacture of cotton yarns and the
coarser kinds of cloth can be carried on
more cheaply, and therefore N ore prof.
tally, 10 the South than in the North, and
while the results Of the wel>managed mills
In Georgia and South CaroIin strongly
support their claim, shey have pleaded the
lack of capital as thier excuse for having so
few manufacturers in their section. But it
10 gratifying teknow that they are learning
that capital is made by labor, and that an
industrious people can make capital SIS we'll
as import il. A small mill, if economical
IL managed. will manufacture capital as
we'll as cotton. and thus grow into large
one-preeisely as in the case of the Nat
chez factory, which has made money
enough to double its capacity, All the
mills in South Carolina and Georgia are
accumulating capital every year, and many
of them are turning tito the very best
account By investing it 10 additions. en-
Judgements and improved machinery,
There is no lack of labor in the South.
There is great deal of labor IN that sec
ton which has hitherto been idle, because
work was not considered sltogether res
psctable. The delusion is beginning to
yield to more enlightened opinion, and
when it shall have vanished entirely. and
all the whites of the South engaged in
various kinds of productive employment.
then every water-power district will hun
with industry, and the South viz exhibit
o marvellous prosperity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
WOMEN:

LeueoIfhGa. Excessive Flowing, Painfu.
Monthly Periods, Suppressions when from IN
natural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back. Prolap-
sus or Failing of the Uterus Anterversion an6
Retroyersion Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
threatened Miscarriage, Ghron c Congestion, Tnda-
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impe-
tency, Barrenncss, or Sterilty, and Female, Weak
ness.
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain Of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
eniDg he for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties 6R ntGsse. 1t is in this direction that
one often discovers that which it pitful in
the life Of such woman. She labors on through
tse period OF CESSATION to the last possib moment
often over exertDg herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparable injury. The result of
all this is that the mother thar period of life
when she sh ouid pPss the threshold of & vigorous
and cheerful old age. often broken down and.
after year two OF In:cleTabe suffering is hur-
ried Oh 10 tn nearest churchyard
bottle or two of ShoreY's Investigator taken
during the year, viii not only make wor1an's
life light and happy, but will cure permanently
most Of bei complaints Sold by all druggists al
one dollar per large package Sold in Des Moines
wholesale and =. tail by
c. Il. WARD & O and by drucgists generally
FULlER S FULLEk,
Wholesale Agents, Chicago
Depot, Is Ce3sr St, New York. 6-26AwflSw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
8. .. TUNRAR7S
FLUID
N AG Z 81 4.

Superior &c any English or American \ d.
FIONA was awarded - this AAgnes.S, by the
American Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an APerient ant,c-acid IN dyspepsia comp aints
attended with acci6ity with very great benefit. II
mas the advantage over common Magnesia in beins,
dissolved, and therefore not being liable TO accu-
mulAte in the bowels. II is decidedly superior To
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, account OF its APP
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This solution OF Magnolia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatve and aperient in all
of irritation aGidity of the fe lie
complaints, lnfantile disorders, or sea sickness
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid eructations and sourness.
or irregular digestion.
The solution is Of itself aperient but its laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with 1t, directly after II, little lemon juice.
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar, in this manner q very agreeable efTer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken a. any lime
during fever or thirst
The antisceptic qualities OF this solution, owing
TO tie presence of so much csrbonlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid ana other fe-
yer. As lotion for the mouth, it eweetens the
breath, and the Magncsia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
removing fits, spasms and headache TO which deli
ce persons are subject from acids and crudi,ies of
the stomach aud bowels.
The attention Of the nIic is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
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NEW HAVEN, Feb. -, Is g.
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and eectual for correcting acidlty of the sto
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II is resorted to by several members OF ny family
wherever suffering above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your trn y. JOHN A BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for some years. is happy to endorse this
estimuny of Mr.. Blake IN his favor
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN ORCUTT.
PROVIDENCE NOV. Il. 1913.
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a very considerable tonic. Ii ID beautiful mcdi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often ef-
hicts young children, and for fema les of debilita-
ted and sour stomach, partcul ry those encientic
II il invaluable. Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession. It needs only acuuaint-
apce to become with them q favorite medicine.
VIM. GRosyENoR, III D.
8. o. DUNBAR.-DearS Sir: have been sometime
in the habit OF prescribing the Fluid MaCnesia pre-
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laxative qualities
Respectfully yours, &C. ID. S PERRY N. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
ment.

The Inauguration of president-elect Gar
field is to be on scale of magni6cence
never before attempted in the country,
The inaugural committee seem determined
to impress the people of this country and
the world at large that the United States
means a nation with big N. Slowly but
surely, under Republican administration
we are drifting towards consolidation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

The seasons hog packing at Cincinnati
amounts to 522 ,424, being decrease of
1874 as com pared with year ago. The
number Of hogs packed in Chicago during
the season exceeds Cincinnatti's total by
2.l97,575. The Ohio metropolis may be
great" ON music. but as market for the
articles of commerce it is nowhere. CHI
cage Journal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

The Beers appear to be toe much for the
English. Although comparatively insig-
uifoant In numbers. they have managed
to defeat the English in every engage
mani --z-l..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
Brain & n ervel

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness Sexual
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful ind+cretione excuses, vices or Irregular
tiles GOTTEN continued to mature years), cured
by wells Health Renewer,' greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Deciire, Sperma-
torrhaa and all forms OF debility. 81; six bottles
S. at Druggists. Advice free Depot, So Barclay
St, New York and for Rock Island al I5eHgFton's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

Congressman Hurd predicts Demo-
cratic Congress will be elected in 1882. on
q free trade issue. and that the next
President will be q tariff reforAer,s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

OUR LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic Of any female preparation, and only
costs fifty CENTS per bottle. Sold by c.
Spoidel. Rock Island and Richards &
Snhrheck. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

and Women are not admired Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, vivacity. electric power VITAL brain
or nerve force men injured by mental strain ply
steal excesses abuse etc ; aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering fro nervous prostra
tion shou Id use wells Health Remover remark
able IN preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy earth for impotence. leanness. sexual
debility. premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists
Depot IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island NJ Benpston'e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

There seems 10 be no doubt that Judge
Felger, Of New Yorks. will not be secre'
tary Of the treasury -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
1.-THE JOHN .. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Ircn Horseshoe"

Made complete, with Lever
Spr'.g Piatform-Continu-
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Uoree-Rallroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses In the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarter crack
Lameness and all evils re-
eulting from the use Of the
common shoe. Trial Set
with Nails 81. To measure,
place the foot on paper and
draw pencil around. Shoes
put on cold. No heating of foot Send for free IL
ustrated Pamphlet THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
PATENT Horse SHOE COMPANY, l6l and l6S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
CURE YOURSELF!

DR. BohEnnans VEGETABLE Curative Is warranted to rsr-
D1anently all forms of SpsrnAttorThea Seminal
Weakness General Debility, ImPoteney. aud
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been Dr. Bohannan private practice
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the WORST CASES. It gives vitality and mpaTis energy
with wonderful effect those ddlcaged who feel
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are felt at once. Young scattering from the conse
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PERHANEST The patient gains strength and ess
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axed seminal vesees and rritsed ducts, nparng power
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Price. Five Dollars. sent with full directions, etc to
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No gu North Fsl street, Between Washington and
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I-Dr. BIS @Treatise Special 3isesrea" which gives
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
MEDICAL.
Public Notice.

JOHN HANNAG, being Blacksmith by
Js trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work 1t at better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different SUB
stances which offered the besr prospect OF success
1t was 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 shnt up In my hand in ouch manner, by
the Contraction OF THE CORDS, that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily ayocation l
thought would have my fingers cut off to get
them out of the way, 1 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 ts
Iing In contact with my hands.
took no notice OF the effect 1t h ad produced.
until one day, wishing TO use heavy hammer,
grasped with my crooked hand, and much TO my
surprise l found my crooked fingers straighten
out. and had much use of them ever /
could hardly believe my eyes | showed my
nands to my wife and family, ard q general re-
Ihad neighbor living about mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
De'ng 7onuacted by rheumatism. l sent him o
bottle OF Electro Silicon Liniment, and told him To
use 1t thoroughly. He did so, and at the end OF
my a. wax 70 my shop apparently as well as ever
III had worked just as it did in my cage producing
q pefiect cure gave it to others of my neighbore
suu TRENDS Tor miles around, who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia std
joints, Burns, etc, all of which it cured without
any trouble; Finding that the Electro silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the akin of man further
than any other substance. 1t occurred to me that
II mnat be good for the horse, and it has proved
itself one OF the very best applications i'm all ex-
ternal diseases occurring TO the noble animal
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.,
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az Price, SO cents per Large Bottle. ~
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FARRAND, WILLIAMS & CO.. Detroit, Mich
J PARK 4 SON, Cincinnati, o.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
DE-. SHOREYS
Kidney Investigator,

A SPECIFIC in the CURE Of ALL DISEASES
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Kidneys, trick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Inaam.
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Calcuins; Renal Colle, Retention of Urine. FIRE.
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ced in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine 10 its natural color, removes the acid and
icatipg Drink.
The following are among those diseases in which
OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

PRESCRIPTION FREEI!

For the speedy cure. Of seminal weakness
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Most druggists have the Ingredients. Pam.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

Garfield is said to intend q stalWart
Rspublicanad ministration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

Printing ana bindIng executed ne2i
quick and ehezp at THE ARGTrs( sFETcR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

Only few days remain for the cabinet
builder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
DR.. mokFFEE.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02

wA SUI E THING I

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On mary, Kidney, Bladder Genital Diseases.
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Depot 30 Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-02
Ho.sls.
NEWKklL HOUSE


JF. AETISDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietors OF this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money or pains in furnishing
and improving the house: and with the improved
Otis Elevator recently put in 1t cannot be exceled
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-04-28
The Wedding OF whitelaw Reid and
Miss Elizabeth Mills.

NEW Yoax. April 27.-Miss Elizabeth
Mills, daughter Of D. o. Mills, formerly
OF San Francisco. was married last even
ing at the residence OF her father. No.
634 Fifth avenue, to Whitelaw Reid.
The ceremony was performed In the
front parlor, ct $50 O'Clock. BY the Rev.
Mr.. Morgan. OF 81. Thomas Protestant
Episcopal Church. The bride was given
away by her father. She wore white
satin, trimmed With lace. . lace veil and
diamond ornaments. The bridesmaids
were Miss Thompson and Miss Reid.
They were dressed In white silk. There
vas no beat man. The ushers were Og-
den Mills, Q brother Of the bride. Clsr-
encs King. Augustus @. Gurnes and O.
s. Hurd. The parlors were profusely
decorated with flowers, and there was
music aud . supper BY Dslmopico.
About $50 persons were present.
Later In the evening the nswly-marrisd
couple started for Ohio. to visit Reid'a
invalid mother. Early In May they will
return to New York and sail for Europe.
The wedding was intended to be
strictly private. and the invitations were
confined exclusively to the personal
friends Of the high contracting parties.
The guests we're In full dress, and the
parlors presented an animated appear.
ance when the party was st its height.
The rooms and Railways Of the residence
we're decorated with . ~profusion OF rare
s~xotics, intsrmingled with smilsx. The
bridal presents were not exhibited. Mr.
and Mrs. Reid held . short reception
after the Ceremony vas performed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-04-28
Lieutenant schWatka On the "Mary
and Helen" Expedition.

CHICAGO, April 27.-Lisutenant Fred
Schwstka, commander Of n Of the
most noted Franklin expeditions. 10 In
the city. Lieutenant Sohwatka was
asked his opinion Of the expedition now
being fitted out ct San Francisco BY the
government to sail in search Of the
Jeanette. and hs thought that II was
the best that could bs done under the
circumstances. While money enough
was appropriated to have fully equipped
two expeditions under ordinary oircum.
stances, there was NO naval vessel avail
able fitted for such . cruise. He had
reason to believe that the Mary and
Helen was seaworthy. notwithstanding
reports to the contrary. and that her
powers Of resistance In Toe zelda are
better than those Of the average whsler.
judging from his experience from the
eastern entrance. and his knowledge Of
the probable whereabouts OF the jean
ne,ts, Sohwatka considers the chances
for escape Of her crew even. though II
may be necessary TO abandon the vessel.
The chances were about as good ~ those
OF whaiers, or about three 10 four In her
favor. The only danger. in his opinion,
was that she might drift into the Japan
current, and b carried north beyond the
reach Of assistance. The Lieutenant
will 70 from here to Omaha. and thence
TO Oregon, where bis parents reside.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-04-28
Senate Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, April %. - Executive
session was refused by o vote Of 20 to
81. Butler read from the oolloquy be.
tween Burnside and himself on the Goth
instant. during which be had stated thu,
II be did not prove by evidence that
there had been Q bargain hs would re-
sign bis seat in the Senate. With the
intentions Of individual Senators be
had nothing to do. Malone had
said truly that nobody could search
human heart, but men were held respon'
sibls for their acts to society, and II was
his duty a. Q Senator to criticize legih.
mately the public acts, votes and utter
ances OF all men who belonged to the
public. He had only the kindliest feel
ings for Mshons, but when he and bis
friends rose and charged the Democrats
with revolution and treason, IL was bis
(Butlsr's) duty to vindicate his course.
The evidences Of the bargain were: First.
Malone was elected a. Q Democrat
second. he had never declared his pur.
pose to vote with the Republicans; third.
after his frst vote the Republican caucus
had given him the craftsmanship OF an
important committee; fourth, then
Riddleberger was nominated Sergeant
at.Arms ; ffth. Gorham, an earnest
friend OF Mshone's. was nominated Sec
rotary; sixth. Malone appointed Cor.
hams brothsr-in.law clerk OF his
committee; seventh. the President nom.
mated Mshons's friends to fedora
offices; eighth. Malone votes constantly
with the Republican; ninth. thus carry
ing out the will OF the Republican eau
Gus; tenth. he sat with the Republican,
in the Senate; eleventh. the Rspublioh
caucus refused to do business until Cor
ham aud Riddlrbergsr are elected.