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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
Success upon Merit.

If there is an instance upon the records Of
our country where an article of American
manufacture has made its way to universal
favor solely upon its own merits and without
extraneous aid, it is that of the Best Chemi
cal Saleratus. 1t has only to be sold in one
place, and it is demanded in another; and SC
it has gone on increasing in favor until the
products of the extensive Chemical Works
of d. B. DeLand & Co., at Fairport, Monroe
County, n. Y, are now immense.
This article is made only at these works
by process known only to the proprietors
and is better for all purposes than soda.
Try it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
POSTPONED.

Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the celebration of the annivers-
airy of the First Spiritual Society of Rock
Island has been postponed until next Tues
day, May %. The same order of exercises
will be carried out as heretofore published.
All persons who have received tickets are
cordially invited to attend. The public gen
orally are invited to attend the afternoon ex-
ercises at Babcock's Hall, where the talented
and eloquent Miss Wheelock will deliver the
Grafton. q.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

FOUND DRowNED.-The Muscatine Jour
nal of the I'D says that the body of an IN
known man was found in the Mississippi at
a point seven miles south of Muscatine, in
Port Louisa township, Louisa county. The
body was that of a man about feet inches
high, with black hair, no whiskers, and about
% years of age. He had on black satinet
coat, light plaid flannel shirt, blush jeans
pants, coarse boots, newly half soled and
heeled, A five cent piece (nickel) was on
his person, and letter dated at New Boston,
ILL.,, May 7th, 1861 and directed to Miss
Rosa Demerah, St. Paul, Minnesota; nc
name signed to the letter, and it had evi,
IDENTITY never been mailed. An inquest was
held by William Kennedy, Justice of the
Peace; verdict of the jury, accidental
drowning"
The letter was left at the Journal office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

MISTAKES OF TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
A reverend gentleman recently left his home
in city in Pennsylvania, and repaired to
the coal region of that state. One arriving
following telegram from his wife "Come
home and marry me. Start Thursday morn
ing" OF course he returned at once in a
state of painful perplexity. The wires had
done the mischief The dispatch sent by
his wife ought to have read
"To Rev. Mr.. s. W, En-:
Come home to marry NJ. E. Stuart, Thursday
morning, Answer Immediately.
MRS. s. W."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
KNOW ny DESTINY.

Madame E. +. hornton, the great English As
trologst, Clairvoyant and Psychometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, n. Y.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
ers of second sight, to enable her to impart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the SIN
gle or married of either sex. While in a state of
trance, she delineates the very features of the
person you are to marry, and by the aid of an in
strument of intense power, known as the Psyche
motrope guarantees to produce llfe-ilke picture
of the future husband wife Of the applicant,
together with date of marriage, position IN life,
leading traits of character, &c. This is no hum
bug, as thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired certified certificate, or
written guarantee that the picture is what it pur-
ports to be. By enclosing small lock of hair,
and stating place of birth, age, disposition and
complexion, and enclosing fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself, you will receive
the picture and desired information by return
mail. All communications sacredly confidential.
Address in confidence,
MADAME E. F. THORNTON,
?. o. Box 223, Hudson, n. Y.
meh20dw1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

THE MYSTERIOUS yesterday,
the 23d) City Marshal Chopper, and VIM. Nc
Neal, of the United States Express office,
went on hunt for the mysterious valise,
which they found at the house of Mr.. Cham
berlin, the milk man, on the bluff, he having
noticed it, in passing, and picked it up. 1t
was in two peices and seems to have been
cut open; one half of it being pretty much
destroyed. The other halt, having the De-
troit label. and the name of Harris Lewis
upon it, is now at the express office, and
Mr.. Lockwood has written to Detroit for fur
Their information respecting the person who
sent it.
Messrs Chopper and McNeal hunted long
time, on the bluffs, for traces of body or ev-
licences of foul play, but were unsuccessful.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

WAGON SHOP IN Administrators. Bal
lard, sometime ago. advertised, in the ARGUS,
for partner, and he has just completed ar
engagements with Robert Ross, Esq, of Cam.
den, by which Mr.. Ross removes to Andalu
STA, and the business of blacksmithing and
wagon making will be carried on at Andalu
STA, by Ballard 4 Ross. Mr.. Ross is an ex
cellent man and a superior workman. We
commend the new firm to the patronage o.
the public, believing that everything they UNI
dertake will be thoroughly done, and at fan
rates. See advertisement.
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THE GREATEST PAIN.RELIEt ER
IN THE WORLD.

Warranted superior to any other, or no pay, for
the cure of Chronic Rheumatism, Toothache,
Headache, Sore Throat Mumps, Burns, Cuts, In
sect stings, Pains in the Back, Chest, and Limbs,
Strains Cid Sores, Swellings; also, to take in
ternaly for Diarrhoea, Dysenter~, Collie, Spasms,
Sea Sickness, Vomiting, and Group. 1t is per
fectly innocent to take internally, if taken accor-
ding to the directions, and never fails, as thous-
ands can attest. 1t was first introduced in lS47,
and now millions of bottles are annually sold.
Every one who mas once used it, continues to do
so, and recommend it to their friends as the most
valuable medicine extant. Certificates enough to
fill dozen newspapers have been received by DIR.
Tobias. His medicine, the Venetian Liniament,
will do all that is stated, and more. No one will
regret trying it. Those residing at a distance
from physician, will find it reliable medicine
to have on hand in of accidents. Ask for
DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment, and take no 9TH
er. Price so cents and 81. Sold by all Drug
gists. Depot So Cortlandt Street, n. 7.
maV4dyy m
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Wonderful but True,

MADAME REMINGTON, the world renowned
Astrologst and Somnambulistic Clairvoyant
while in a clairvoyant state, delineates the very
features of the person you are to marry, and by
the aid of an instrument of intense power, known
as the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce a
perfect and lifelke picture of the future husband
or wife of the applicant, with date of marriage,
occupation, leading traits of character, &c. This
is no imposition, as testimonials without number
can assert. By stating place of birth, age, dispo
sition, color of eyes and hair, and enclosing fifty
cents, and stamped envelope addressed to your
SELF you will receive the picture by return mail,
together with desired information.
Address in confidence,
MADAME GERTRUDE REMINGTON,
p. 0. Box 297, West Troy, N. Y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

GEN. GRANT.--The Hannibal Courier
tradicall publishes the following extract of a
letter from Washington, touching the political
status of Gen. Grant:
"a great many letters have been written
to prove, first, that Gen. Grant is in full
sympathy with the radicals, and, second, that
he will be the radical candidate for the pres
idency IN 1868. Now l have just as good
authority as / could desire for saying, not
merely that Gen. Grant does not sympathise
with the radical party, but that he has frank.
ly told some of the radical leaders that he
entirely disapproves of theirpolicy. And on
the basis of the information that have re
ccived, confidently predict that Gen. Grant
will not accept radical nomination in 1868,
il it should be rendered to him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

MADE HIM CONE TO TIME.-Sophia keik-
ley, black-eyed little French girl of For.
Wayne, Ind, last Wednesday, hunted down
Samuel Quicksell with revolver, drove him
to "a magistrates Office, and compelled him
to marry her then and there, under penalty
Of having his calls brains blown out. Sam
uel's career as gay deceiver is closed at
Fort Wayne. He 'lit out" as soon as the
ceremony was completed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
CLIMAX.

A plain statement of facts. inherited Scrofula,
and many of my relations have died of it. In
1889 my case was frghtful. Tumors and ulcers
spread until in 1912, under the advice of my ply
sicians / went 70 Avon Springs. 1 received no
beneft--tried every medicine and did everything
could had to rest my arm on a cushion, and had
not been able to raise it to my head for year.
The discharge from two ulcers was nearly pint
day. Amputation was recommended, but pro-
nounced dangerous. | could not sleep, and my
sufferings were intolerable. friend brought ne
an English physician who applied salve with
which he said he had accomplished extraordinary
cures in the hospitals in England. 1t commenced
relieve persisted in its use; it finally effected
aperfect and entire cure. 1t is now lS4S. 1t is
five wears since had the appearance of scroful-
Gus sore, and my health has been good ever since
procured the receipt of this wonderful article
this blessing of humanity-and have called IL
pages Climax Salve,' and allow the public to
use it or not they choose. This Is a brief but
candid statement, given more fully IN my circniar.
J. NJ. PAGE.
GENEVA, n. Y, December, 1s4s.
New York, Oct. 16, 1865.
II have known J. NJ. Page, Esq, of Geneva, N
Y for MANY wears lie one Of the first citizens
of Western New York L sa" MIN last week IN
good health. His case was most reharkaDie one,
Signedi DEMAs BARNES.
We have watched the unaided but growing favor
| of "paees Climax Salye," and availing ourselves
| Of the knowledge of its wonderful curative pow
| ers. have become proprietors of the same
1t cure for Burns, Sealds, Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost Bites,
Chilblains, Stings Bruises, Cuts, Sweilings, DC,
| whether upon man or beast. 1t subdues pain and
| inflammation with surprising CELEBRITY, ana heals
| burns without scar. No family should be with
| out it. Its always wanted, and is always ready
We will forfeit dozen boxes tor any single failure
We believe there was anything like it in the
world. It put up in TN boxes, surrounded by a
/ &c. and can be ordered by any respectable drug
| gist throughout the world. Price only rs cents
l WHITE Il ROWLAND.
| Successor to J. d. Page, III Liberty ST. New
YORK. at mch26dwIy.
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Wadsworth & Co.

Lace Collars and Sets, Linen Collars and
Sets, Dress Buttons, Parasols, Bugle Trim
mings, Fans, Hoop Skirts, Ladies and Mis-
ses' English Hose, just received by Wads-
worth & Co. Their stock of Dress Goods,
Prints, Muslins, &C., is the finest in the city.
Their assortment of Carpets and Oil Cloths
is by far the largest in town, and their prices
the lowest
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
A New Preparation for the Teeth.

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and spongy relaxed condition of the gums,
imparting pleasant and fragrant refreshing
taste to the mouth. Put up in handsome
boxes containing one bottle liquid and one
box powder. Price 10 cents.
Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers. dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
UNITED STATES BONDS.

THE FIRST ISSUE OF SEVEN-THIRTIES
l. become due August 18th, 1867, and before
that date they must be presented at Washington
for conversion into the SIX PER CENT. GOLD
BEARING BONDS or the right to SO convert
them will be forfeited.
Holders can make the exchange at the First
National Bank at the Bank of MITCHELL It
LYNDE, in Rock Island. All expenses of csnver-
sion and of delivery of the Bonds are paid by the
Government.
Rock Island May z, 1867, dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
& Bargain for Printers.

We have in use, first rate Gordon Job
Press, inside of chase I2xlS inches and a
first rate, nearly new small Taylor Hand
Press, platen l4x2l inches, both of which
we offer for sale cheap, simply and only be-
cause we want larger and faster machines.
Everything about them is perfect and in
good order, and they do the very best kind
of work. Call and see specimens of work
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

A BARREL OF FLOUR can now be purchas-
ed in Paris, sent by rail and steamer to Liv-
erpool, and thence transported in a sailing
vessel to Boston at less expense than it can
now be purchased in Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

THE collection ordered to be taken up by
the Baltimore Plenary Council, in aid of the
Pope, on the Sunday preceding Easter,
amounted to $4,000 in the United States.
Philadelphia contribution was the largest.
Bishop Wood, of Philadelphia, will therefore
personally present this offering to the Pope,
and will sail for Rome on the 29th inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
ROCK ISLAND ICE co.

TNHIS OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM DESIRES
i to inform their many customers that they
have on hand an abundance of ice of a superior
quality and ready to supply them at a mo-
ment's notice.
Leave orders when the wagon comes round, or
at o. B. Higgins, City Scales.
A. II. LAMBERT, Agent.
Rock Island, April Is, 1867.
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mch20dw6m.

An EFFEcTUAL WORN MEDICINE.-BROWN'S
VERMIFUGE C0MFITS, Or Worm Lozenges.
Much sickness, undoubtedly, with children and
adults, attributed to other causes is occasioned
by worms. The "Vermifuge Comfts," al
though effectud in destroying worms, can DO
no possible injury to the most delicate child.
This valuable combination has been success
fully used by physicians, and found to be safe
ana in eradicating worms, so hurtful to
children.
Children having Worms require immediate at
tention neglect of the trouble often causes pro-
longed sickness.
Symptoms of Worms in children are often over
looked. Worms in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the use
of surs remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used in making Browns "Vermifuge Com
ts' is such as to give the best possible effect with
safety,
CURTIS d BROWN, Projectors, New York.
Sold by all dealers in medicines, at 25 cents per
box. may2ldwly.
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ACARD FROM THE
American Watch Company
OF
WALTHAN6. MASS.

This Company beg leave to inform the public
that they commenced operations in 1850, and their
factory now covers four acres of ground, and has
cost more than a million dollars, and employs
over 700 operatives. They produce $4,000 Wat
ches year, and make and sell not less than
half of all the watches sold in the United States.
The difference between their manufacture and
the European, is briefly this : European watches
are made almost entirely by hand, and the result
is of necessity a lack of that uniformity which is
indispensable to correct time-keeping. Both the
eye and the hand of the most skillful operative
must vary. But it is a fact that, except watches
of the higher grades, European watches are the
product of the cheapest labor of Switzerland, and
the result is the worthless Ancres, Lepines and
so-ealled Patent Levers-whieh soon cost more in
attempted repairs, than their original price. Com
mon wOrkmen, boys and women, buy the rough
separate parts of these watches from various fac
tories, polish and put them together, and take
them to the nearest watch merchant, who stamps
and engrayes them with any name or brand that
may be ordered.
HOW AMERICAN WATCHES ARE MADE.
The American waltham Watch is made by no
such uncertain process--and by no such incom-
petent workmen. All the company's operations,
from the reception of the materials to the
completion of the Watch, carried under
one roof and under one skillful and competent
direction. But the great Distinguishing feature
of their Watches, is the fact that their several
arts all made by the finest, the most perfect
and delicate machinery ever brought to the aid
of human industry. Every of the more than
a hundred parts of every watch is made by ma
chine-that infallibly reproduces every succeeding
part with the most unvarying accuracy. 1t was
only necessary to make one perfect watch Of one
particular style and then to adjust the hundred
machines necessary to reproduce every part of
that watch, and it follows that every succeeding
part must be like it.
The company respectfully submit their watches
| on their merits only They claim to make
A Better Article for the Money
| by their improved mechanical processes than can
| be made under the old-fashioned handicraft sys-
| TEN. They manufacture watches of every grade,
from good, low priced, and substantial article,
in solid silver hunting eases, to the finest chrome
meter; and also ladies' watches in plain gold or
the finest enameled and jeweled cases; but the in
dispensable requisite of all their watches is that
they shall be GOOD TIMEKEEPERS. 1T should
| be remembered that, except their single lowest
grade named Home Watch Company, Boston, "
| ALL WATCHES made by them
ARE FULLY WARRANTED
by special certificate, and this warrantee is goot
at all times against the company or Its agents.
ROBBINS g. APPLETON,
ls2 Broadway, New York.
may9dwly
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Sign of Painted Barrels.

Fresh fish received daily. Fresh Grapes
Cocoa Nuts, Oranges and Lemons, Potatoes
Parsnips, Turnips, &c.
All goods delivered free of charge.
CoCKLEY 4 BARD. E
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
4 GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE.

DIR. Maggiel is the founder of a new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bow
els and with whose external remedies the uleerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve.
DR.. MaggiePs Pills and Salye have ushered in
a new medical era. No more nauseating avalan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples threats. One of MaggiePs Pills rectifes
the disordered condition of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in q
space of time short enough to be almost classed
marvellous.
In fact Maggiels Bilious. Dyspeptic and Darr-
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Sealds, Chilblains, Cuts and all abrassons
of the skin, Maggiels Salve is infallible.
CAUTIoN!-Purchase none without name of j.
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark j. Magiel, NJ. D. Sold by all drug
gists, at Is cents per box, and ]. Haydock, pro-
prietor, New York. mchl 2dwIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

We are authorized to announce Hon. Geo.
W. Peasants, as a candidate for Judge of
the Sixth judicial District, at the ensuing
election. mayl5dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
Handsome Printing.

We are printing some elegant Bill Heads,
Letter Heads, Shipping Bills, Tags, &C.,
for some of the business men of the city,
just now. Drop in and see specimens
and, if you please, leave us directions for ex,
ecuting few for you
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

GREAT DAMAGE has been done by the late
storm. Rats of lumber and logs have been
broken up and scattered; thousands of UNI
burned brick have been destroyed, and much
other damage done.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
Dress Goods.

Kiesow has just opened some very hand
some Ladies' Cloths and Fancy Cassimeres
for Ladies Sacks, with Buttons to match.
These goods were bought at panic prices and
will be sold accordingly.
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Go to the Best,

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad
dress [enclosing stampsl the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

RAIN AND HAIL.-This afternoon we had
. fine rain, a continuation OF the rainy wealth
err for week or more, accompanied with a
light fall of hail.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

Mr.. POSTMASTER OSBORN is charging his
Office and making some desirable improve
ments therein. The business OF the ofhce IS
steadily increasing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No Is, l. 0. Q. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at o'clock P. NJ.
W. 7. NORRIS, n. G.
CHARLES ENGEL, K. S.
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MOFFAT,S LIFE PILLS AND PHG-
NIX BiTTERS.

:, The wonderful effects of Mofat's Life Pills in
cases of mental depression or physical weakness,
proceeding from indigestion costiyeness, or blli-
Gus secretions, certified to by millions Of per
sons who have been benefited by them. They are
the efectic cathartic and purifier ever before
the public and have ever been in since lS25.--
They are cheap, safe and reliable Sold by all re-
spectacle dealers everywhere.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
For Circuit Judge.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged TO
each insertion of articles under this head.
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Dailp ARGUS.
premium sob Printing

Orders for JOB PRrsrIse WIN meet WIN pro.np,
=, the yerv best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
Typa Metal,

Old type in any quantity for sale at the
ARGUS office. Equal to Rabbit metal for al
mechanical purposes.
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FORTY CENTS a line viii be charged fol
Zach insertion of all articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24

Old newspapers, tied up in packages OF
one hundred, for sale at the ARGUS Office for
80 cents bundle.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-24
A YOUNG LADY

Returning to her country home, after a sojourn
of few months in the city, was hardly recog-
nized by her friends. In place of a coarse, rus
tic, flushed face, she had a soft ruby complexion
of almost marble smoothness, and instead of
twenty-five she really appeared but eighteen.-
Upon inquiry as to the cause of so great change,
she plainly told them that she used the Cir
Ca>SfAN BALM, and considered it an inval-
liable acquisition to any ladys toilet By its use
any lady or gentleman can improve their personal
appearance an hundred fold. 1t is simple in its
combination, nature herself is simple, yet un-
surpassed in its efficacy in drawing impurities
from, also healing, cleansing and identifying the
skin and complexion. BY its direct action on
the cutiee it draws from it all its impurities,
kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface
as nature intended should be, clear, soft, smooth
and beautiful. Price 81, sent by mail or express,
on receipt of an order by
W. L. CLARK 4 CO., Chemists,
No. West Fayette street, Syracuse, n. Y,
the only American agents for the sale Of fhe same.
inch 2QaWly.