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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03
QUARTER OF A MILLION SAVED
I1a t--.s "A DAY. zs.s =. --

One hundred Thousand men now labor, with
good results, who, until they used
ALLcOCK,S POROUS PLASTERS,
had not done days work for years So these
Plasters are the means of increasing the wealth
of the nation, not less than aquarter of million
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HOLLOWAY's SIR
1GARNIOAI -
- qg,wss v PLASTERS.

Plasters possessing the great
-rs. healing properties of the -. 81.
osia Arnica Flowers. ,sra5.}s
-st g The curative effects of these plasters,
IN all eases OF pain or weakness IN the .;ii'
breast, side or back, and in all cases of
Inflammation of the Lungs, and Cough,
50 aregtruly astonishing; they give imme- -.
q 3diatereiief. ssse
Physicians prescribe them, and thous- '+
BIZ ands recommend them. Observe, H0no-
z ways are the Original and only true
Arnica Plasters.s y-sa =s' n a-f..e
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03
Energy Brick.

The best quality of Energy Brick can be had
at the Energy Brick Yard, on the Bluff, back Of
the Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity 1s
Contracts made on liberal terms. Please give
me q call. VIM. ATKINSON.
Rock Island, Oct. II Stf = -. -,
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An Important Letter.

SHRUB OAK, Yorktown, n. Y, Jan. 1e, $780,
7. ALLCocK 4 Co.-Gentlemen 1 have been
troubled with lame back oyer ten years, so as
to be entirely helpless and unable to do any kind
of hard work. In June last procured one of
Allcock's Porous Plasters and wore it three
weeks, when found my back entirely cured, and
was able to NOW and cradle as we'll as ever
could in my best days. .....s .-.i- 5-- ...--.=
'.-F -f''. -- STEPHEN PUGSLEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03
A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE

A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE.
q DR.. Maggiel is the founder of new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach and paraly1e the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcerat-
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
serofulous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchess salve.
DR.. Maggiefs Pills and Sslve have ushered in
new medical era. No more nauseating ayalan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples throats- One of Maggiefs Pills rectifes
the disordered condition of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in .
space of time short enough to be almost clsssed
In fact Maggiel's Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hea Pills cure. where all others faiisT While for
Burns, Scalds, Chilblains Cuts, and all abrassions
Of the skin, MaggiePs Saive is infaihble.
D. scAurosi-Purchase none without-name of J.
Haydock On the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark ]. Magiel, NJ. D. Sold by all drug
gists, at % cents per box. and j. Haydock, pro-
prietor, New York en- -.sF.2 mchl2dwly,
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STEPHEN PUGsLEY.

ALLENTOWN, Penn.,Apr 4, 1865.
Messrs- T.. ALLcock q Co.-Dear Sire: My
daughter used one of your Porous Plasters. She.
had very bad pain in her side, and it cured her
in one week. Yours truly,
~ ~.- JOHN V. n. HUNTER.
Principal Agency, Brandreth House, New
York. nd ..f.. Er., .r.- IA. -...-s &C.,, ..- e..
Sold by all Druggists. sept9dwlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03
THE Law or nFHRcY.

IN RELATION TO GREAT SOCIAL EVILS.
An essay for Young Men on the Errors, Abus-
es and Diseases incident5to Puberty, which de-
stroy1 the manly powers.--with reports on new
and highly successful Remedies. Sent in sealed
letter envelopes, free of charge. Address, DR.. =.
SKILL{N aHoUGHT0N, Howard Association,
Philadelphia, a,Pa-----------------sse sep p 26dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03

DRoDUcE Il COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
L 214 South Water Street, Chicago. Post Of
Ace Boz e42. Orders and Consignments sShsissd.
may36-d&wtf
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70 Owners of Horses and Cattle.

70 Owners OF Horses and Cattle.
81 TOBIAS DERBY CONDITION POWDERS
are warranted superior to any others, or no pay,
for the cure of Distemper, Worms, Bots, Coughs,
Hide bound, Colds, &C., in Horses and Colds,
Coughs, Loss of Milk, Black Tongue, Horn Dis
temper, &c, in Cattle. They perfectly safe
and innocent ;hino need of stopping the working
of your animals. They increase the appetite,
give q fine COAT cleanse the stomach and urinary
organs !; also increase the milk of COWS. Try
them, and you will never be without them. Hr-
am Woodraf, the celebrated trainer Of trotting
horses, has used them for years, and recommends
them to his friends. Col Philo. 2. Bush, of the
Jerome Race Course, Fordham, n. r, would not
use them until he was told of what they are com
posed, since which he is never without them. He
has twenty running horses in his charge,
and for the last three years has used no other
medicine for them He has kindly permitted me
to refer any one TO him. Over 1900 other refer
ences can be seen at the depot. Ssld by Drug
gists and Saddlers. Price IS cents per box.
Depot, SO Cortlandt Street, New York.
" m. - =
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kRenHhs-e eUPHAh's-AHAIR DrK.--5e Cents
box. Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for 81 Ma
TtRAL, DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL WAR.
nANiED 10 fLEASk. This article has been
Thoroughly tested by Dr. Chiffon, of New York.
and Profs Booth and Garrett, Of PHILADELPHIA.
who pronounos it free from all poisonous ingredi
ents and the material composing it viii not injure
the most delicate hair, Sold by Druggists ana
Fancy Goods Dealers everywhere. q go h-taT
JNo.J-KRoMER,s Sole Proprietor
. LORD b SMITH, Chicago, Ag's. nov5dly.
BArcHELoR's HAIR DYE.-This splendid Hair
Dye is tho .best in the world The only
true and perfect dye-Hsrmless, Reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment. No ri.
dieulous tints. Natural black or brown. RENEE
dies the i'll effects of bad dyes. InYigorates the
hair, leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine
is signed William A. Bachelor. All others are
mere limitations, and should be avoided. Sold by
all druggists aud perfnmers.- Factory 81 Barclay
sN'or Wv wv AoifA- AoiA- r. ,zarrc lz n decioawly.
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Hills Hair Dye, so cents. Black or brown n
spontaneous. Natural, beautiful, durable. The
best and cheapest in use. Contains as much as
any dollar size. Depot No. 6S John ST., New
York City. Sold by all druggists, patent medi-
cine, fancy goods and perfamery stores every
where. Hza .-lg1 u; s2ssl.egf "a e. noy9dvly.I Iu
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03

s'-I 1LI&SgzA @Ss&sza pFk3&@
The Company will run to st. Paul the following
splendid steamers: --se..- .--s a@ - ~fr.
DUBUQUE, Capt, ]. W. Parker. 80 a.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt Jones Worden.Y
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. B. Hill. s-v
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. P. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. e. v Uoleembs.
MUSCATINE, Capt. j. w. jerks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. NJ. Green. sFE
CANADA, Capt, B. A. Conger. + /
PEMBINA, Capt. -
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin.
RESERVE, Capt A. Lamont.
Leaving ST. Louis from Northern Line ,Wharf-
Boat. foot Of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at o'clock P. NJ.
All the above boats are manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have been
thoroughly reftted and repaired, and no eKeftions
will be spared add to the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the careful handling of
freight. The company own several freight steam
and large number of "a No. L" barges, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk and are prepared to carry all grain offer.
ing, with dispatch sEH4ax
The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope TO deserve and receive a continu-
ance Of their favers. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run daily line.s saoaA
THos. B. RHODES, Pres't. T. ]. BUFoRD Sup't.
THos. H. GRIrFrrH, Sec'y. I. NJ MASON, Aga.
r. M. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport
GEO. W. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock island.
EVERY nrISrNESa naAr saad
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:, 1t is said of the ladies of France that, as q
class, they are the handsemest in the world,
win their rosy cheeks and black hair, who can
help But think SO? DR.. velpau's Pills never 'faii
TO make the complexion of a healthy and rosy
sept24dlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-03

UsE Lallamand's Specific for Rheumatism,
Gout and Neuralgia. 1t effsctuaily destroys All
poison inithe blood, and performs radical cure.
9nove7dly. z gEB tGGdliw -1ss3L ola 81 =
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

BosroS, Nov. 1s.
The statue OF Edward Everett, by Story.
Was unveiled in the public garden this morn
ing. Gov. Andrew was to have delivered
the orstion, bot his death induced the cons
mittee to dispense with all public services.
PHiLADELrHIA, November Is.
There has been two heavy failures, one q
dry goods and commission house, liabilities
100000, and machinist, liabilities $30,-
600. Assets in either case small.
WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 1s,
Sheppard, the wife murderer, was captured
in the Canterbury saloon this forenoon.
HALIFAX, Nov. 1s.
The steamer Colba, from Liverpool, ar,
rived this morning. and subsequently sailed
for Boston. Charles Dickens was passen-
ger.
Sr. Louis, Nov. 10.
The Treasurer ofhce in Galstin. Davis
county, Mo-, was broken open last night and
$4,000 in Davis county warrants and $25, 900
in greenbacks stolen. There is no clue to the
robbery.
CHICAGO, Nov. IS.
Joe Coburn aud Mike McCool me, in this
city to day and signed an agreement for their
forthcoming match for $40, 900 and the cham
pionship of America.
ST. Louis, Nov. IS.
A despatch from Jefferson City SAYS: An
other part of the due State bonds, allowed
BY Congress, will probably be paid the frat
of March next
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FROM THE SOUTH.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Nov. 18.
The arrangements for the election to- NOR,
row are complete. In some counties good
many negroes are cooperating with the
Southern whites.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 10.
Special order Ne. 1883, from headquartera
Of the Fifth Military District, relieves Harry
I. Hayes, for the same reason assigned IN
former orders, and appoints DR.. Geo. W.
Avery in his place. The same order removes
?. 81. Orr, Clerk Of the Second District, in
the Parish Of Orleans, for malfeassnce in of,
nee, and appoints Il. l.. Shelly, to the ,sacan.
cy created. Shelly is the former corresponds
ent of the New York Tribune, and now Of
Philadelphia, Psnnsylvania.
W. h. Riley, manager Of the St. Charles
theatre, died suddenly, Of chills, Saturday
evening. He had arrived but few days BE-.
fore from indianapolis. He was buried Sun
day, with Masonic honors.
General Hartzuff left for the North last
night, having in charge the family of the late
Lieut. Col Lee
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FROM HAYTI
NEw YoRK, Nov.

NEw YoRK, Nov. IS.
The Eeralds Havana special of the 17th
saye; We have the announcement that st.
Domingo city has been destroyed, probably
By an earthquake. ! have telegraphed for
details which shall forward at once.
The news of The insuFrection in Hsyti is
confirmed.
On the 18th of October the scene in the
Executive Chamber was very violent, and
the language used OF the most threatening
character. Il arose Il ON . motion made TO
relieve Montez, who is in Cape Haytian
dungeon. The members all spoke in his de-
fense.
is stated that President Salnave hecsme
20 aadacious AS p incita . fabei Of women
and boys to attack the House of Assembly.
This they did amid loud cries for Salnave,
and cries of "Down with the Assembly,
hurling at the Same time bricks, boulss,
sticks, &c. The dwellings Of many we're
stoned. The American CopaA vas fred 1t,
but escaped hnhurt.
A unanimous protest Of the diplomatic
corps has been presented against snch scenes,
and demanding Of the Government to see TO
Il that the like does not ocepr. s-Atthe last
accounts Port-au-P Prince was quieting.
The treaty with the United States is yet in
suspense.
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FROM NEW YORK.

s.. NEw YoRK, Nov. 1s.
Noses j. Moses, head book-keeper Of the
New York County Bank for eighteen years,
committed suicide this forenoon. BE was
seventy years Of age. No cause is vet as
signed for the act.
President Cabreal has issued a proelama-
ton formally denying the reports that sama-
M, OF any other portion Of the Dominican
territory, had been sold or parted with to the
United States, or to any individuals or any
foreign power.
John Muller was murdered in Brooklyn
Sunday during quarrel. Three men were
arrested on suspicion.
Alderman school teacher named Hetzhei-
mer stabbed three men in Williamsburg Sat
urday night in an alteration about the orthop-
raphy of the word write.
Yesterday Admiral Dahlgreen sailed for
Europe.
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LATEST By TELEGRAPH
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
FROn WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. rs.
The House Committee Was in full session
to day on the subject of their report in the
impeachment case.
There 10 no prospect Of another trial Of j.
d. Sufratt. Il may possibly take place, how
ever, id January or February.
Il is ascertained, from official source, that
JEFF. Davis will be tfied on the indictment
now pending. @
The Commissioner Of Patents will issus
313 new patents for the week ending Friday
next. During the past week there were l75
applications, and 85 cavests filed.
Secretary Welles is still improving. This
morning he was able 10 leave his bed.
Members of Congress continue to arrive,
and there Is q prospect of 3 full attendance
in both Houses on the FIRST day of the session.
Speaker Colfax reached Washington to-day.
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LAn tA1I.4I i! lcls

LexssN 1oG 1et-A AsPatch from Alex.
andra hsiap iassaliGsass taat the Apssiesn
Goasul, Gss, Hale, ~ isdnesd ths Viesroy
% issue dsrsss psfoisting ~ Fssssrnsd
Egypt a American missionaries and native
Christian converts Who have besa. exiled
ftom ~ country. 's
PAHrs, Nov. 1s.-Ths Freach Cksabera
aiss.bsed to-day. The Emperor Napolsoa
cysued Tie session with speech, wherein
b. affirmed that there Was NO longer objsc-
tion to 0srnsn unity and consolidation On tAs
part Of the French loyernmsas.
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FROM RICHMOND.

RIchaoSD, Nov. 1S.
Judge Burnham, delivered the charge to
the grand jury to-day. He said happier
state Of society was beginning to appear; and
while We cant close our eyes to threatened
evils and disturbances in the community, vet
the crisis may be safely passed by forbear
ance and by firm and impartial administra-
ton OF the law. He called attention 10 the
fact that wbile the greater number Of crimes
before the Court we're committed by freed
men, all the cases must be tried fairly and
impartially.
A telegram to the Enquirer from Danville
announces the robbery Of the store house oi
j. NJ. Walt, last nwht, Of 81 POO
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FROM DUBUQUE.

8 IS = - ~ = ~ %f~~zxS - - ~
DrBUoUE, Nov. 10.
The internal revenue collector here has
refsivsd orders to stay The proceedings Of the
sale OF the Rhomberg property, advertised
for sale for alleged frauds. The amount in
voIved ID over 500, ,OO0.
sA steamer leaves hers within day ef twu
for Nav Orleans, towing bsrges cont4nine
nearly lQ0, ,pO hnshels Of wheat, Ht New
York and liverpool : The consiehment il
made as . trial as to the feasibility Of using
- entire water route, instead OF 1il and
water, As heretofore.
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ALABAHA CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, Nov. le.
In TIE Reconstruction Con ysnsioa lto-day
en- ordinance vas passed 10 the third reading
appropristi1g $4,000 to pay the ofiesss ss1
membsrs, Who are to receive $6 psr diem and
~ mileage for every twenty miles Of travel
each way to IT, Capital.
The Committee ON Taxation reported !
seckQto ths C4aseituliOa rrovid;Sf that sil
taxes shall Be asseseed in such proport;op 10
the vslus of prOpsssy, but the Lekislatnre
may levy . polita Of $1,5Ot to be applied
sxeiusivsay 70 the school fund. Ordered
printed.
The f1sgchise question was discussed uptal
The 6d6oumleht. -
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

RQC1EsrKRs Nov. 18.
Ef-Maror Gould died this morning Of nps
oplsxy. q
clKvfLaSD, o., Nov. 1s.
Weston arrived at Painsviile at o clock,
stopped for dinner, and left at 2 p M, twen-
t5-nine miles from Cleveland. He expects
to reach here at nine clock to>night..
CHICAGO, Nov. 49,
Mike McCool, the pusihst, asrived ID this
cit7 to-day. He will second Duffy in the
6ght With frasieE op Wednesday night, and
will probably, during his presence in the city,
ceapiete the arrangsmeuss for match be-
tween himself and Cobufn.
BosroN, Nov. 1e,
The sale of tickets to the Dickens course
OF readings to-day caused no little sensation.
At sunrise the crowd began to gather, and .
strong police force vas required 70 eufofce
fair play among The eager applicants. Nearly
oil the tickets for the course, 5000, wese
sold, and hundreds we're disappointed In e.
curlAg sey. A few tickets eot'into the hands
of spectators, Who offer them st twenty dol
lars each.
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DQ1yALo, Nov. 16, r
! Rs Mss Aassl ~ Ps.So
ks.Z ,,'!!s 81; !! HI =; L. :.
1A 80 hssaph sfswamSOd600 bassyls
of Aosr, and qnantity Of oshsr fright. IAe
los On IL vssssl end ergo i about 910Q, :
900. The vesssl ms insured for $4A110o; The
cargo Of What Nf $4,ooes ~ 81
sN sV - - yosrdn, xQ4 i0s@
Atm cary hour Sunds3 morning tie large
establishmsnt ct Koxbury used for manufasi
feSing pA01phateiof lime'Aad Aona manure,
was destroyed r. fre. Vim. T. Bradley i
NJ principal pwusr. There vss valsabls
itsem machinery and large amount OF stock
consumed. Loss estimated at 10000. In
surance $4,000.
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Latest NEWS BY CABLE.

GOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1895.
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Great Rash for Tickets 10 tie Dickins
Lecture in Boston.
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spiesberger, Mayer 4 Co........No. III Main It
Mrs Weber. ................cor Third Main streets
MILLINERY 4 BoNNEr nLEAcHEkY
Mrs W Y Bowman . 4th st-bst Main Bicndeau.
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Tin. Ereednien,s Bnreaa


General EoNards report of the operations
of the Freedmen's Bureau for the year enoihS
-r,,uol ao,b 1885,. has been laid beforethe Secre-
-, Of War No essential changes have been
I'D. i, the organization and practical work
inc OF the Bureau. 1t appears that the APP
nominations already made by Congress will be
amply sufficient for the purposes of the Blu
reau until the close OF the present fiscal wear
The Bureau will cease its operations at that
time unless it is revived by act of Congress-.
and Gen. Howard does not consider it advisa-
BILE that this should be done. He recommends
that it be discontinued at the time limited by
the present law. The educational work, hith-
erto carried on Under the supervision of the
Bureau, he would have extended to others be-
SIDE freedmen and refugees under the Iauspiees
OF the newly-created Department OF Educa-
tion.s The uDexpended funds OF the Bureau
with all the school-houses should be turned
over to this Department or some other prom
inent United States agency. The relief to
the INDECENT should be discontinued at the
same time with the Bureau. This can be
done soon as arrangements can be made
with the several States Interested to take
charge of the INDECENT classes which are now
receiving aid from the general government
The unsettled bounty claims of the negroes
he would have adjusted by the War Depart
ment.. i-ti.s. lifi.,..r .l..f. 10 lisfei.
General Howard remarks that it may seem
hazardous to withdraw this Bureau agency so
soon. 1t may appear. he says, like surrender
ing the freed people to the direction of those
who have not shown themselves particularly
friendly to their interests, but be bases this
recommendation on the belief that each of the
several States where the Bureau exists or has
existed will be completely RECONSTRUCTED by
next July, and the freedmen, having all the
rights Of citizenship, can protect themselves,
with such aid as the United States military
forces may be able to render. The only bar to
this result is the ignorance of those who
have not yet been reached by the inf uences of
education, and this ignorance will be RENE
died gradually by the Staes establish
ing thorough system. of common schools.
Gen. Howard recommends that Congress, i'll
stead of making large appropriation for the
relief of the INDECENT freedmen of the District
of Columbia, provide for opening up all the
avenues and improving the public grounds in
Washington, making the necessary appropria-
tions therefor. This would give employment
and support to the poor, while the government
would carry on to com pletion necessary pub
lie works. He also recommends the establish
ment Of a reformatory institution for boys in
the District, like those of New York and Bos-