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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

Mr. John Walter the proprietor of Il

Mr.. John Walter the proprietor OF the
London Times is at present in this county
He was interviewed by New York Her
aid man and the following brilliant and
entertaining conversation took place:
What is yonr opinion, the main differ
ence between the American and English
Press?"
1.-The American press is more provincial
You see you have no foreign relations
worth speaking of, and your interests are
more local"
What do you think of the marked at
tention which is paid by our press to local
events and particularly those of striking
or sensational character
s'Well, in England it would be thought
to be beneath the dignity of our great
metropolitan press. But the provincial
papers in England are more like that
sWould paper like that be success
in London?"
f.It would have a certain circulation,
but never win position Of commanding
influence"
1t is doubtless f'horrid grind on the
American press to be told that they are
provincial Provincial, under Mr.. Walters
defination, seems to be the treating OF
home or local subjects to the exclusion OF
foreign. It is sad oversight. To conde-
send to inform the people at home what IS
going on about him, when he is dying, TO
know about affairs in India, is no doubt
terrible OMISSION and the paper guilty OF
it should rightly be styled provincial.
To be sure, nothing else could be expect
ed OF America England is the center OF
the earth, and all things mundane revolye
around it. America is a province; at least
it was once, and nothing else in it can be
more than provincial. AS far as treating
on foreign relations is concerned, fortu-
nately for Us, we have exceedingly few re-
lations of that sort; the fishery commission
was enough to cure us of any such desire
for long days to come. The American
press recognizes that 1t is provincial, but
for some strange reason it is still happy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13
Administrators Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY

STATE OF ILLdNOIS. los
Rock ISLAND COUNTY
In the county Court.
Russell II. Curtis, Administrator. de-ooass non OF
the estate OF Lovna Mckinney, deceased,
Thomas Walton, William Lewis, and the unknown
heirs of eaid Loviua Mckinney, deceased.
Notice lie hereby given that by virtue Of decree
of said Court entered in the above entitled cause,
on the fret DAY of September, 1881, shall. on Sat-
urday the sth day of October, 1851 at the hour o.
two ,scl ok in the afternoon, at the north door oil
The curt House, in the city Of Rock leland. 70
said county, sell at public vcndue. 70 the highest
bidder that eerrain parcel of land situated Ia said
Rock leland connty described as follows, fo-w1i:
Tot two fa1 In James Greenwonds sub division
of the southwest quarter Of the south quarter
Of section twelve (I2l, In township seventeen t1T
north Of range Il. west OF the fourth principal
meridian, except md reserr1nG however, all the
coal and other minerals underlying the same.
The sale will be fer all caeh or AZ The election 81
the purchaser he NAV pay half cash and give hi
note at six to twelve months time. with good per
sonai security for The balance; snid balance alss
TO be secured by mortgage on the premises
Dated at Rick Island. HAS, this sept lss. 1881.
RUSSELL 1T. CURTIS.
Administrator de00nis non of the estate OF Lovins
Mckinney deceased s-3dSW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

of national calamity, proclamations are
issued, asking the people TO assemble in
their houses Of worship and offer up their
prayers for our sick and suffering President
is of itself proof that belief in religion
yet exists among as and faith in prayer
has not wholly departed. The American
mind is apt to be Eighty, to be amused by
passing events and to take but little heed
of the future; but the spectacle of our Pres
ident perhaps dying, has done away with
much of this. and last Tuesday saw
nation asking Divine help in this their
need. If prayer is of avail, this needs
must be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13
The only BATTERY

The only B ATE r Z
known to the World ca
pable of being CHARGED
with MEDICINAL PROP
RRgIhS, which ID TRANS
FUSED INTO THE SYs-
TEN. II ron are afflicted
with any of the following
DISEASES don't neglect to
wear enc of our Batteries.
wig:
parals sis, Blsln and
Nervous Diseases. Rheu-
matssrn, Gout. Swollen
3oints, seiatica, Neuralgia,
Lumbago. Aches and Pal
Nervsus and General De-
bfiity, spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or eide, VAST
ing, Decay, Restless nights
Nightmare. Melancholy.
Dizziness or Vertigo. Full.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

One of the most remarkable petitions on
record has just been presented to the
Police Commissioners of st. Louis, signed
it is said, by many prominent business men
1t asks plainly that square gambling" may
be allowed. The petitioners say that they
are opposed to the offensive and disreput
able features of gambling, but not te
square gambling, operated under proper
auspices. as it has been by certain citizens
of good character and reputation, who arr
interested in the prosperity and welfare O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

There seems to be good deal Of incre-
dulity expressed at the claim of the par
sons that the President rallied from his re-
lapse through the prayers of the faithful.
The doctors claim the credit, and some
people say it was the whiskey. One
thing is certain however; there is no pos
sibility of the prayers doing any harm, and
there is of the doctors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

The late proclamations from the Cover
nors of many states,' setting aside last
Tuesday as day of prayer, is worthy OF
note as well illustrating the sentiment
lying back of all the apparent religious in
difference of the American people 1t has
been said that we are goddess people, a
people of infidels, entirely devoted % dol
lars and cents, saying and caring less for
the supreme being. But that. In this hour
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

We print to day under the head OF
Presidential inability" a collection OF
clippings from various papers expressive
of then opinion on the question me
matter is one of most pressing moment
and needs CAREFUL consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

ness of sBlOod. Lack =
Power Of VIII or Action
Palpitation of the Hear,
Loss of Memory, Los. q,
Confidence, Fainsisg spsI,
Hysteria' Epilepsy, He.r,.
burn, Dyspepsia, Brol CHI
tis' Salt Rheum. Fla,ulencv
Weak Stomach, Dises.a,
of the Heart and Lvnos
Dropsy, Asthma, PleurI.v
Constipation, Jaund,co
Catarrh, Sore Throat IA
: bilitys Piles, Tumors. Sore,
Boils, Csrbuncles, Feye,
and Ague, Liver Complain,
Diabetes, Kidney Com.
plants, Gravel, Ohills, I'm.
potency. Disordered Con-
ditionS OF the Liver, Bloo3
Kidneys orUrlnary Organs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

At the recent meeting of the European
potentates, the Emperor of Russia is said
to have asked the Emperor of Germany
William" is it not long time between
bnmbs9"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

The SUMMER MONTHS
s abe critical period of infant life as shown by me
bills of mortality compared win Inc otnsr moni Ia
fantum. Dysentery, Chronic Diarrhoa> Cholera
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

E,rATE or ELEANOR KtEsLER, Deceased.
IL The undersigned. haying been appointed adj
ministrafor Of the Estate OF Eleanor Kfnser. late
of the county of Rock Island state OF Illinois. de-
ceased hereby gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the county Court of Rock Island county, at
t office Of the CLERK of said Court the city Of
Rock Island. at the October term. on the third
Monday in October next at which time al persons
having claims az alnst eaii estate Notified and
requested to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment TO the
undersi gned
Dated this nth day OF August, A. D. 1881.
8-19d3w PHILLIP HEN ADMINISTRATOR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13
ASHLAND HOUSE,
Fourth Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street,
New Y O1.k.

AMERICAN AND EUROPKAA FLANs
The central location Of the "Ashla nd makes u
a very desirable place for strangers, being ons
block from Madison Park, also Broadway and only
short distance from any Of the principal places OF
amusement. grE-E
BY taking either 23rd street, crosse town, OF
Fourth Avenue street cara, access may be baa
direct from the door TO any part OF the city.
FRANK WAFD and j. ID. WooDs viii be found
n charge OF the office.
Rccm and Boards, $2,50 and SO per day.
Rooms-S1 per day and upwards.
mh10dly III. Ii. BROCKWAY, Proprietor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13
DR.. RHODE s.

DIR RHODES PATENT ELECTRIC TRANsFUsINe BATTERY
Chdrens size o. 90 Adults size $500
BROWN
rE
For Nfrtc
o. exec wanted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

vnrmG MEW Learn s as1eg go Ps1oo eha q
month Graduates guaranteed paying omces-
PAMPHLET fer ssnt aavs' I. Ro1 Pzf1s
CO New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13

NORTHERN TEXAS offers greater attractions
IN way of good. cheap lands. healthy county a
mild climate abundance of timber ana ga.er now ov
yersity of products, than any. otner region nov
omen TO settlement. In this rapidly deveioplhs
section the TExAs PaoIFIo RAW mas a IN o 70
he had at low prices and on easy terms, Eiiiiions
OF acres OF good and chead Railroad and Govera
ment lagds, but recently opened Iof ssllem ta,
addreas w H. ABRAMS, Land Commissioner, L.
e. p Railway Mnrshall. Texas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-13
VIEW ADVERTISEMENTS

RAYARD TAYLOR. Poet and Traveller,
Said: = take great pleasure in recommending 70
parents the Academy OF Mr. sw1 mn c-shorthose'
HON. FERNANDO WOOD, MI. G.
said 1850: II cbeerfuly consent to the use OF my
name a. reference MY boys will return 10 you
tfnr their fourth YEAR, after their vacation"
For Illustrated ciseular adde's Nv ~
an snnaTF MEDIA Pa IL miles from Phils.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10

laws Of the Union, in the interests of
the people to demand rigid economy
in all expenditures Of the Government,
and to require honest and faithful ser-
vice of all executive officers, remem-
bering that offices were created not
for the benefit Of the incumbents or
their supporters, but for the service Of
the Government.
And now, fellow-citizens, | am
about to assume the great trust which
you have committed to my hands. |
appeal to you for that earnest and
thoughtful support which makes this
Government in fact, ESas it is in law, a
government of the people. [ shall
greatly rely upon the wisdom and pa
triotism of Congress and Of those who
may share with me the responsible
ties and duties of the administration,
and upon our efforts tc promote the
welfare Of this great people and their
Government [ reverently invoke the
support and blessings Of Almighty
God.
The address was delivered with un-
covered head in voice, clear, distinct
and calm, and was plainly heard by
every one upon the stand and for a
long distance on every hand The de-
livery of the message occupied forty
five minutes. At its conclusion the
cheering was long continued and en-
thusiastic.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
NEWS NOTES.

HANLAN, of Toronto, is probably the greatest oars
man living.
sNow-sToRMs have been raging throughout the
Northwest.
JOHN BRADY, of Miamisburg, Ohio, nearly so years
ofage, committed suicide by hanging himself.
THERE were seventeen children killed by the fire
in the Orphanage, at Scranton, Pa.
IR1sHMEN in different parts of the United States
are organizing LAND Leagues
On Friday night the Irishmen of Louisville, Ken
lucky, made merry the birthday of Robert En-
met
Col. JOHN c. PAXTON is dead. He commanded
the I'd Virginia Cavalry during the late
DIR. MCLEAN gave an exhibition few days ago, of
some guns invented by him. One of them is capable
of firing 1920 shots per minute.
THE Capitol of Minnesota burned last week, and the
Legislature came very near being burned with it.
THE Public Schools of Newark, Ohio, had to be
temporarily closed on account of the prevalence of
scarlet fever.
IN an explosion in mine near Almy, Wyoming
Territory, Thursday night fifty men lost their
lives.
The sentence of John Welch, who was to have been
hung more than a week ago. at Fremont, Ohio,
commuted by Gov. Foster to Imprisonment for life.
YOUNG German in New York committed suicide
by crawling into the furnace under steam boilers.
ATToRNEY-GENERALD DEvENs has decided that
white man cannot legally be enlisted in coored reg
iment.
Mrs. ATHEY, charged with the murder of her cous-
sin, Mary Senetf, at New Philadelphia, O., when
placed upon the witness stand made full
having killed her cousin with an ak.
On last Friday there 200 tons of mail mat
ter accumulated in the Chicago Postofce. This has
been terrible winter railroading in the west
FREDERICK CHURCHILL, of New Britain, Connec-
ticut, graduate of Yale College, studied the
electric light problem until he went crazy and COM
mitted suicide.
AN inglorious ending of theatrical recently
occurred in New York City. little girl from Balti
more became "stage-struck,'' away from home,
went to New York, got situation in theatre, but
she was on her way to engage in her first rehersal
was gently taken in by the police and sent home.
JAMES NJ. WILKINSON of Marquette, Michigan
has sued Samuel j. Tilden, of New York, for money
which James alleges belongs to him. but has been ap-
propriated by Samuel. This is hardly fair, as Mr..
Tildens salary for the last four yearssa0O0 has
been appropriated by one Hayes, of Ohio At least
that is the Democratic statement
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
POLITICAL NOTES.

MIR. TILDEN will perhaps give it up, that he
and Hayes are both out.
WHEN the Democrats went at the Funding Bill
they succeeded in killing it in a very short time.
PERHAPS lonesome man as there is in this
country to-day is the Postmaster at Mentor.
GEN. SAMUEL B. SMITH, of Dayton has been ap-
pointed Adjutant General of the State of Ohio vice
Gibson, resigned
ONE of the last the Democratic Congress was
to pass the Funding BILL And of the last
President Hayes was to veto it,
GEN. GIBSON has resigned the position of Adjutant
General of the State of Ohio, and gone into the Rail-
road business.
PRESIDENT GARFIELD, in his inaugural, says that
the supremacy of the National authority is settled.
That's the kind of talk, Mr.. President!
SECRETARY SHERMAN resigned his position in the
Treasury Department the 3d. in order to be sworn
in as Senator from Ohio, on the 4th.
MANY people shook their heads over the fact that
Garfield inaugurated on Friday. But Garfield
was willing to take the chances.
GOV. PNcHBAcK remarked that he should call ON
President Hayes, and sin the of the people ot
Louisiana congratulate him on his retirement from
office.
THE Ohio crowd went to Washington in style
headed by Gov. Foster, with his Governors Guard
and the Columbus Barracks Band. Ohio was ''bie
dog'-not to say big hog, in the Inaugural Ceremo
nies.
MIR. EDWARD MCPHERSON, the greatest statisti
clan in this country has made full compilation o
the votes cast at the late Presidential election
the result is: Garfelds popular vote 45A,421. Han
cocks popular vote 4,4461S6. Garfeld's majority
S235.
THE man who, next to Garfield, accorded thu
greatest honors at the inaugural ceremonies wa
Gen. Hancock The meeting between Garfield ant
Hancock is described exceedingly pleasant. Han
cock gave separate reception to his many admirers
WHEN the future historian comes to write up th
history of the Democratic majority in the XLVItl
Congress- he should just leave page with the wore
''erratum'' written upon it. That would cover th
whole record of ''the party of Reform"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10

The work Of the devils trinity, to-
baceo, beer and whisky, has been
frightful during the past week. We
will not take up time with details. It
would do no good. We will mention
only two cases.
A drunken man named Louis Ring
ley, in Harrison county, Indiana, near
ly beat his wife to death with chair.
He is now in Jail, has delirium tre-
mems, and it is hoped he may die.
On Saturday night lot Of drunken
men got into fight at Georgetown,
Brown county, when W. W. Young
shot and instantly killed George Ash
more, and fatally wounded James
Ashmore and Clinton Campbell.
Good! That is the best, and only way,
to get rid Of drunkards.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
The Cabinet.

The occupation of the cabinet ma
kers is at an end. On Saturday Pres
ident Garfield sent in his nominations,
and the Senate at once confirmed them.
They are as follows.
Secretary Of State James g. Blaine,
of Maine.
Secretary Of the Treasmy-William
Window, Of Minnesota
Secretary Of the Nacy-William Fl.
Hunt, of Louisiana.
Secretary Of Wm-Robert T. Lin
coin, Of Illinois.
-General-Wayne Mac
Veagh, Of Pennsylvania.
Postmaster-G Thomas L.
James, of Newly ork.
Secretary of the lnterior-Samuel j.
Kirkwood, Of Iowa.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10

In quality, sewing machines are like
watches. You can buy watch for from
81 to $1OO. The best is the cheapest. All
sewing machines using a shuttle have
the same trouble. The shuttle must make
two starts and two stops to every stitch.
Only fancy the friction and jar in a ma
chine making 500 stitches to the minute!
The beautiful Self-Threading and
Light-Running New No has the Rota-
ry Motion-no shuttle, no stopping and
starting to it-consequently, as a matter
of fact, it will wear three times longer
than any other machine made. Beware
of those new kind and cheap machines
advertised and for sale by inexperienced
men. j. B. Howe has spent 10 years of
the best part of his life in the business,
and he knows the best machines, and if
you will but examine the New No. be-
fore purchasing, you will have no other.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
Slander
SlahCeF
t.That ahominable tittle-tat1ln.

s'That abomnable tittle-tattle,
The cud eschew'd by human cattle;''
Whose edge is sharper than the sword whose tongue
Out-venoms all the worms of Nile -
1 beg leave to call your attention to few slight
inacuraces in the local published last week concern
ing the irate matron whose son whipped, etc.
l. The woman does not swear.
2. She does not belong to the Infrmary.
8. She did not make any complaint against me TO the
Prosecuting Attorney, or any other man, Friday,
any other day.
4. 1 did not whip her boy.
8. Nobody else whipped him.
C. She has no boy.
Yes, am well aware that
"a woman moved is like fountain troubled
Muddy, ill-seeming, thick, bereft of beauty
Bnt. Mr.. Editor, you aware that there is an i'm
mediate and pressing demand for 'infantry' nearer
home?
Yes, my dear friend, the whole thing is 'fabrca-
tion'' or prevarication' something of that sort
gotten up, doubtless by some reporter who has
been prowling around Mentor.
Yours, on the War Path,
G. w. W.HARBARGER.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
DR.. ACIu,
WILL BE IN
Hamden, Saturday and Sunday, March
10Th and 18th.
Jackson, Gibson House, Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday,
March 14th, 18th, 10th, 18th.

WILL BE IN

MADISON TOWNSHIP, SCIoTo Co., o.
To the Editor of the Standard:
As have not seen anything in the columns of your
valuable from this part of the country thought
would give you few items.
The eenbackers'' are holding their meetings
regular around here and they keep 'bawing OUT pay
off the National Debt. Now don't thoroughly un-
derstand this matter but think don't know what
is to their interest, and we will give reasons:
1. All the that belong to the party Cor at least
most of them) are ignorant unlearned creatures that
can be made believe any thing but the truth.
2. The main leader is a (hard-shelD preacher that
preached the word of God to suit his and
nobody else's.
3. One argues the President of l725 in favor
of Greenbacks when had President at that
time.
4. We believe it to be gotten up by the Democratic
party to pull down the ranks of the Republican party
Now, Mr.. Editor if you could give some infor-
nation in regard to this matter feel though we
would be under obligation to you in the future. We
think it the duty of all Republican papers to fight for
that which is right and pull down that which is
wrong.
1t seems as if we would like know something
about the editor OF the Chicago Express. What kind
of man is he? Where did he come from? What
were his principles during the war? Is there 5000
tons of silver lying in the vaults at Washington and
if won't the Secretary of the Treasury pay of
of the bonds? Perhaps you will think l am getting
lengthy if don't leave off. You will hear from us
again ere long if this is published.
Yours Respectfully,
1I,-L-t
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10

THE inauguration of President Garfield
was great affair. Gen. Hancock was
there, and so was every body else-nearly.
We publish the inaugural address, one of
the finest specimens of pure English COM
position ever written, and filled with
true Republican sentiments.
Now all this is of great moment to the
people of the United States, but to the
people of Jackson, and Jackson county, it
is of greater interest to know where to
buy the best and cheapest goods. That
place-or at least one of the places, is at
Oliver S. Miller's fine store on Main
street opposite the Court House.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10

JOHN A. LLOYD, our popular Merchant
Tailor, has gone to New York City after
Spring Goods of latest styles, and while
there he expects to remain long enough to
acquire the celebrated art of cutting gar
ments now so popular in all the Eastern
Cities, which is being taught him by the
distinguished Cutter of New York City
]. B. West, and upon his return he will be
better prepared than ever before, to give
his numerous customers full satisfaction
in style and good fit, as well as quality
and style of goods. Don't fail to call and
see him upon his return.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
The Last Veto.

President Hayes went out of office in q
blaze of glory. A studied effort had been
made to destroy the business of the coun-
try by incorporating into the fifth section
Of the reforming bill, an attack upon ou1
unparalleled banking system. But Hayes
was equal to the occasion, and vetoed the
bill.
Now that the road to business prosper
ity is still left open, c. Graham, the tin
ner, proposes to move right along with his
spring work, such as selling tinware,
stoves, CRATES, &C., repairing, putting up
lightning rods, putting in pumps, sc.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-03-10
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the Postofce at Jack
onOhio, for the week ending March s. 1851.
Congleton William Clutts William
Davis LYDIA Hewell Mrs Elizabeth
Hall Isaac Gilliland Philip
Jinks G. W. Mclaughlin Frank
Mckenzie S. III. McClary George
Mcconnell Elizabeth McCune Joseph
Pierce WeseyJ. Reed Oscar E.
Smith Julian Miss Standard Oil Co
Thompson.L Lizzie Miss Trimmer J. II.
Tobin Lolie Miss Walters Mr. Mat
Wech Miss Dell care of w. II. Bennett.
Yarnell Mrs Mary.
Persons sending for advertised letters, will please
send written receipt.
If not called for in four weeks will be sent 10 Dead
Letter Office.
Persons calling for any of these letters please say
advertised" and give date of list.
S.P. BALDRIDGE, p. NJ.