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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURES,

SPRINGFIELD, III. Feb. 22-As indicated
on the 21st, Gov. Cullom had determined
to convene the general assembly in
special session on Thursday. March %,
next. This is the time his excellency
thinks the legislature should begin its
work, and he no doubt believes it should
end its 1abors by the same date in April.
While this desire is laudable, his excel
lency's limit is probably two or three
months too short. On the goth of May
the general assembly of Presbyterians
of the United States will
hold its annual synod in
this city and the use of the hall of repre-
sentatives was promised, this body a year
ago in which to hold its meetings. In con-
sequence of the sticking qualities of an
Illinois legislature the state authorities are
now in hot water, as it is not certain but
that the legislature will be in session on
that date, which win leave the Presby ter
ian brethren without a suitable hall to hold
their meetings in. The fact that the synod
convenes here at that date may have the
effect Of shortening the called session, as
the average statesman would hardly fancy
facing 300 or 400 clergymen and laymen
II they do not the Governor has his rene
dy in prorogue. If. the synod's session
will shorten the legislative session Gov
Culiom should issue his call for the general
assembly TO meet not later than the middle
of April if he is earnest for a short session.
However whether the Legislature gets
through in time to let the synodin or not it
must not be permitted to cause its sessions
to be held elsewhere. as there is no field for
such fruitful work of the evangelist as where
a Legislature is, or has recently been.
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION
calling the general assembly together will
not be issued for a week or two and up to
this time no additional subjects have been
agreed upon. other than those already
reported.
The governor issued his writs for cleo
tions of representatives to fill vacancies
occasioned by the death of Joseph Moore
in the Tenth, John III. White in the
Twelfth and Tilman Raser in the Forty
Third senatorial districts, to be held as
heretofore stated, on March s21 next. In
the death of MIR. White the democrats lose
its minority member in the Twelfth. That
district being Overwhelmingly republican
will of course return q stalwart in these
piping times of republican gerrymander-
ing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
moshers! Moshers!! moshers!!!

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and CRYING with the excruciatiDg pain
OF cutting teeth? If 80 go at once and
Get a bottle of Mrs. WiEslow's tooth
Jug syrup. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately y-depend
npon 1t; there is no mistake about Il
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever nsed it, who viii not tell you
atonce that It will regulate the bowels.
and eave rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. It is perfectly safa to use in all
cases. ard pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
a..d best female physicians aud narses
III the Unitsd States sid sgery-
= h<.t., gs e.ysa4 80 lsoftia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
READ THE FOLLOWING:

PEORIA, H.. July 60 1880.
MRS. DE. kEcK-Dear Madam To my letter of
April 10TH let me add that my improvement after
that Wss constant and permanent SO that by the last
Of April was able to go to work again at my trade,
the arduoas of brick mason, and have ever
since worked regularly, making fun time with my
eo-1aoorers. now feel better than have in years
l have stopped the of the treatment, for no
longer need it, but keep the medicine on nand for
emergencies, such as taking cold, etc. My three
sisters died of consumption. and certainly
only my present health, but my life tc your RENE
dies. and the efficacy and permanence OF their in
fuence is no longer question of doubt. Allow me
space for one further reference which have omit
ted Continual chills and fever and night sweats for
nearly fve years symptoms of my condition.
which, like all the Others seemed to defy physicians
and medicine. These, too have entirely disap-
peared under your treatment, and am again we'll.
Very gratefully yours
VIM. WALLACE WARFER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
a Popular Tonic for weak Lungs and Con-

No preparation ever introduced to the
American public, for the relief and cure
of Coughs, Colds. Soar Throat, Debilirated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs, or
Consumption, in the incipient or advanced
stages of the disease, has ever met with
the Endorsements of physicians or patients
rs the celebrated 'sTo1u Rock and Rye. "
The repeated and continued sales of the
article everywhere are the best evidence
of its real merits. Letters and testimo-
malls from every quarter of the country.
attesting the stimulating, tonic and heal
ing effects, are in possession of the pro-
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the most skeptical reader of its intrinsic
virtues Further commendation is unLec-
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article, having pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, win satisfy all those who are
afflicted or pining away with pulmonary
weakness of the relief to be secured by
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Times.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
THE UNDECIDED QUESTION.

The Star says Fitz John PoFter's case
has been several times before the cabinet
ard favorably considered. It is said to be
the opinion of the administration. and its
determination, that Porter should be given
the justice to which he is entitled. The
decision of the advisory board that Porter
was not only unjustly dealt with, but that
if it had not been for him there would have
been greater disaster to the Union army,
has had great weight with the president
and cabinet. Gen. Schofeld was presi-
dent of the advisory board. 1t was stated
in the Star yesterday that the case had been
referred to the encouragement for de-
cision. The principal point upon which
that official will decide will be in regard to
the mastering out of Porter frem the volun-
teer force. Gen. Porter was when cashiered
majo general of volunteers and colonel in
the regular army, Fifteenth infantry The
question is when his back pay as major
general of volunteers shall cease. There
is now no such force under the govern
ment employ as the volunteer force. The
question is whether there shall be back
paw to Gen. Porter, or whether he can
claim it to the date of his proposed rein
statement He can only be reinstated by
domination and confirmed by the senate.
He will be nominated as colonel in the
infantry to fill the first vacancy. The
question as to the time of his being mus
tered out as major-general of volupteers
will be settled by the decision of the attor-
ney-gene1al. 1t is estimated when con-
firmed by the senate as colonel OF the
army, Porter will be entitled to about
S115, 900 back pay. When Porter was
caShiered he was forever disqualified from
holding any Office of public trust or profit,
The nomination to be colonel of infantry
which will be made without doubt will
carry with it pardon from all disabilities
imposed by the verdict of the original
court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
On Thirty Days Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af
tlicted 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, 1882-02-24
EXTRAORDINARY RISE.

Advices from Linn Creek, a town on the
Usage River, this state, says that stream
rose four feet during the late rain and was
over three miles wide, inundating nearly
all the town and destroying large amount
of property. This river empties into the
Missouri a few miles below Jefferson City.
The great volume of water which poured
out of it accounts largely for the sudden
extraordinary rise in the Missouri.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
a Cross Rahy

Nothing is so conduciye to mans re-
naming a bachelor as stopping for one
night at the house of a married friend and
being kept awake for five or six hours by
the crying of cross baby. All cross and
crying babies need only Hop Bitters to
make them well and smiling. Young
man, remember this.-ED
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
JUSTICE AT LAST.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-Thc President
and Cabinet have, so it is semi officially
announced, decided in favor of the restora-
ton of Fritz John Porter to the army.
The only question in connection with the
case that is undecided is as to Porters
back pay. When cashiered he held rank
as Colonel of the regular army and as Ma
d or Gederal of volunteers. The question
now is whether his back pay as Major-Gen-
eral would accrue to him up to reinstate-
ment or whether it would terminate in
1866, when other Major Generals were
mustered out of service. This question
has been referred to the sAttorney-General
for his opinion. The President viii nom
mate Porter as Colonel of infantry to fill
the first vacancy, and Porter win probably
ask to be retired.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24

MILAN, ILL.,. Dec. 81, 1873
aRs. DIR. KEcK.-Dear Friend; feel it my duty
TO the suffering public to make known what your
remedies have done for me; have not been so well
and strong for Is years now.
1t has now been 1S months since took your rem
edies and still feel perfectly wen. / conscien-
tiously recommend your treatment to all suffering.
/ could not walk without being exhausted. Did not
sleep nights In fact felt debffitated all over
Yours with best wishes.
Mrs. N. F. KNOWLES.
Sister OF ii. P. Beattie of Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
RAISING MONEY FOR SUFFERERS.

Action is boing taken for the relief OF
the southern sufferers. One thousand dol
lars were raised to-day on the Louisville
Board of Trade.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
sTocK SPECULATION.

5oaA Il DoDaE & Co.. Bankers and BrokerE. Il
Wall Street. Rev York, buy stocks on ress sI.s Die
margin and. wheD desired. will advise when and
what 70 auy Also Stock Privileges m which 81
to S1fa can be probably Invested Opportunities
or good prnnts constantly occurring. FHll in-
evms4ior on srpticastor. ard Wsekiy Report ~arf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Feb, 20.
Wheat-Unsettled; 1 % cash; 1 251 April and
Lee May.
Corn-Weak, 571z cash 54A March; 62a May.
Oats-Firmer, 39z cash. 10 March; 43A April,
43k May
Rye-S3c
Barley-Nominal, 04.
Whiskey-1 10.
Pork-Lower; 17o0a17 s5 cash; II 60 April
Lard-Steady; 10 50 cash; 10 81 April.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000; 6 1896 IS; mix packing
156te IS; heavy, 6 65Gt7 SO.
Cattle-Receipts 3 500: exports 1895 so; good to
choice shipping, 7oGs6 90; Butchers, 5014 so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
Holiday Goods.

IN the hope that my efforts please will also Sc
cure the further patronage in their constant wants
offhase may serve.
Special attention given to DRY Goods in all depart
rneTts curtains. carpets. furnishing goods, mlli
nerv furniture iewelry, silver ware. pictures and
planes.
To all who will name their wants as near as may
he F letter stakiBg the nature of the surroundings
or .ae 10 which the articles viii be put with limits
as to price descriptions and prices will be given
that viii enable y patrons to make their
own selections.
send orders, or for circular to
MISS HELEN LESTER,
P. O. Box as. Chicago. III.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
DIED.

WILCOX. On February 24th, Maria Frost, daugh-
ter of Charles and Phoebe Wilcox. aged months. .
days.
Funeral from residence. corner-6th Ave and 10th
street, at p ~, tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
FLOOD NOTES.
4. BURSTING A SEWER.

LOUISVILLE, Feb 23.-An old city sewer
bursted this morning on account of the flood
and the water surrounded twenty houses.
II. is thought the worst Of the flood is
over.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
In fact ii is the great
Disinfectant and Purifier
PREPARED BIZ
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CHEMISTS. SOLE PRoPRIEToRs
Shopping in Chicago.

Having large experience and facilities for adyan-
taceous buying offer my services TO those at dis
lance who are want of the better grades of goods
not usually found In smaller places. As the Metro
met and fine qualities or merchandise all the most
fassfions shopper could desire. and 1T viii be my
Measure to bring these facilities within reach of
those who cannot attend in person, making at this
ii a srSf.c nj of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
WATER RECEDING

ST. Louis, Feb. 23.-The river is still
declining. The fall since last night is
nearly O foot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
Great Germ Destroyer.
DARBy'S
PROPHYLACTIC FLUID :!
Small PoX
|aYa1TCA M ED

Contagion destroyed. =,
Sick Rooms purified and
made pleasant.
Feverea and Sick Per-
sons relieved and re-
freshed by bathingwith
Prophylactic Fluid add
ed 10 the water.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by IFS use
in bathing.
impure Air made harm
less and purified by
sprinkling Darby s
Fluid about.
To Purify the Breath,
, Cleanse the Teeth,
1t can't be surpassed-
Ca1arrh relieved and
cured.
Ervsipelas cured.
Burns relieved instantly.
Scars prevented.
Removes all Unpleasant
OdOrS.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY.
A Cure Guaranteed.

DIR. Il. q. WEszss fsExTE AED BRAIN 1REAFaEHs
specific for Hysfera, Dizziness, Gonyulsfoas.
Nervous Headach.. Mental Dispersion, Loss of
Memory. SperTastOrrhsea. Jmpotsney, involuntary
Emissions, Prem sfu.e Old Age caused by 0yfT-ex
ertien, aeif-sba~e, over indHlgence. which leads
to misery, decay sld death. One nox VIII cure re-
cent cases Each box 30 asaias one months tfeat-
mex one dollar q box or boxes for five dot :
iaf rent by n all prepaid receipt of prize.
guarantee six b1xss 70 care any cast. Niie.rseh
With 6ys doitast we will send the purchaser our
written guarantee return the money If the treat
ment Goes not effect cure. Gnsrantes issne9
only by McEabe u Wheaton, Druggists. RorH Isl
and III 0rlers Nv mati ~ ~ BaaT pr = d6rG
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24
Cholera dissipated.

Cholera disaipated.
Ship Fever prevented
by its use.
In case of death in the
house, it should always
be used about the
eerpse-it will prevent
any unpleasant smell.
An ADtldote for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, sc.
Dangerous effiuvias of
sick rooms and hosp-
tails removed by its use.
Yellow Fever
EraSieated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-24

= Sod "a Rock Island by r. n ThomAs, Utto
Grogan, G. 7peide; and Harper House DruR Store
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-07-15
BORROWED HERSELF OUT.

1t often happens that the loan Of some
household necessity may be of great con
venience to neighbor- such as flour,
eggs, matches: tea: etc. but how often
these thing. are PAID back by an inferior
article, or else entirely forgotten, or per-
haps the show of max ing payments is
gone through when ii less quantity than
was given is returned. remember hear
ing story which is 50 apt ,G this last
point .nat 1 cannot help but relate it.
"A plain friend had for a ueish bor one
saw the articles when returned were less
in quantity than she had given, she re-
solved to put the following plan into
execution. She bought one pound of the
very best tea and put it into separate
box, and whom the neighbor borrowed d
cupful it was taken out of this box; when
she returned it. it was put ha9k into the
same I,lasa. au6 AS she always returned
a much less quantity than she borrowed
the result was i'll time the box became
empty. So one morning, when she came
for the usual cupful Gf :9a. which she
would y..,.r.. amer she came back from
the store, the following conversation took
place:
"Dost thou see this tea box, Sarah
Ann - "Yes" "Well, sometime age
filled it witt. q pound OF the very best
tea, and 1 kept it specially for thy use;
took from it only what loaned thee
and put back into it what thou return.
edst. Now it is empty: therefore | say
unto thee, thou has borrowed thyself out,
and have no more to loan theo. Fare
WELL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-07-15
A MATRIMONIAL MILL

Squire, Mayes, of West Alexander,
Washington county, Pa, has married
over J, 600 couples. He is 60 years of
age, and was born where he now resides.
A few months ago he married on his own
account for the third time. His father
Isaac Maycs, was commissioned 4 JUS
tice of the Peace, in 1911, and held the
office until his death, in 1874. During
these years he married $50 couples The
present squire was appointed a Justice
in 1862, and at the end of each term of
five years has been recommissioned.
During the past twenty years he has
joined in matrimony 1920 people. The
first five years he welded 293 couples;
the second term, 800: the third, 507; the
fourth, sd. The squire keeps a record
of every wedding at which he otficiates.
\ glance at the record shows that he
has received in fees the sum of So, 2Sl %
OF an average of s3.12!. per couple. Until
1860 the fee allowed by law was 81.
Then it was increased to 81. AS many
as half Il dozen couples paid nothing
Some gave the regular fee, and others as
much as s. and SO. Only one bride
groom thus far has presented the squire
with $50. The smallest amount received
was ninety cents. Although the greater
number of those who have employed the
squire are from West Virginia and Ohio,
he has married people from New York,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas and kentucky.
No license is required in Pennsylvania,
which accounts for the number that came
from Ohio and West Virginia, the State
lines being close to West Alexander. and
a license being required in those States.
One couple were travellers from the Isle
of Man. Among all these people but
thirty couples were colored. Fifty of
the grooms We're named Smith. Twelve
of the brides did not change their names.
The squire patrons come at all hours
of the day and night. by the trains, in
bnggies, sleighs, on horseback and on
foot. He has tied the knot for rs many
as six couples in one day. On June Il,
1880, Geo. W. Alton and Anna Siuig-
gen, both of Hellairc, Ohio, called, and
Anna said that her parents had been
married by the squire and her mother
was anxious he should perform the cere-
mony for them. He referred to his book
and found on June IS, 1862, record of
the wedding of her parents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-07-15
COSTLY FUNERALS.

Courts are supporting the counsels
which The press have for several years
given against costly funerals, by some
cautionary decisions. Executors, and under
takers also, should take warning. 1t is not
lawful to lavish the estates of departed
friends on their obsequies, and those who
do SO may find their bills disallowed and
themselves condemned to lose what they
have paid. For example, New York
undertaken recently presented n bill for
an elegant funeral he had superintendent
of very nearly 5000. The chief item of
expense was the coffin: it was described
by the witnesses-for wonder the court
did not order it raised and brought into
the courtroom for iuspection-as having
been richly made in the extreme, sur
passing even that provided for President
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-07-15
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1882-07-15
WHAT NOAHS WIFE SAID.

Draw near thine ear, pray thee
said Noah, as lie sat smoking bis good
clay pipe by tbs Gre, after having fed the
animals their evening meal and shaken
up their bedding. "What would my
lord?" replied Mrs. y drawing near her
ear as commanded. Noah smoked in
silence for the spase al {. minute or two
and then opened his mouth, and spoke
as follows: Il perceive, by the indica-
tions, mother, that the storm which was
central over the Euphrates Will move
westerly to the Nile valley IA tho NOR
row, with areas of low barometer and
noTtneasterly winds and showery wealth
er on the Arabian coast. | have been
moved. therefore, to jettison part Of
our cargo, fearing our supplies will give
out ere the floods shall sHhsido. What
animal, thinkest thou, can best be spared
layes" Mrs. y. looked out at the win
dow, listened moment to the pattering
drops upon the roof, and replied sweetly.
''The rain, dear And al tho sound of
her voice Noah wept like child, and the
animals walled in unison, and there was
misery unspeakable where all had been
SO calm and tranquil.-Brlingfon lack
cue,