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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-10

FIRE IN QUINCY.-On Saturday forenoon,
the 8th inst, the city of Quincy was visited
with destructive fire, which destroyed
property to the amount of $4,000. Had
not the city been blessed with steam fire
engine the loss might probably have been
double or treble that amount. Our city is
very much III need of a steam fire engine,
and that without delay,-delays are often
times dangerous, and might, in all PROBABLE
ty, at some future time, prove excessively so
in our case. Therefore, let us have a steam
fire engine,-a ''grate ingine"-a "stupendu
Gus Steam Pump" that we may be better
prepared in the future to combat with the
devouring element.
The following ''oade' to the "critter" may
be worth the reading:
A OADE TO THE STEAM FIRE INGINE.
Crate Ingine you have eradikated fire ma
cnines
Worked by human mussel- Crate Ingine, you
Skwirt on tops of houses where the flames
Entrude, and you Immediately distinguish.
Crate 1ngine!
Stupendoowus steam pump. You suck. You
Draw up, and you skwirt water on the raging
And devouring element commonly knone
Fire, and you sucSead in kwenching the atore-
SADIE.
Stupenduous Steam Pump.
Mitey destroyer of ignited kombustibuls! when
You
Get to a sistern, you run your suction in,
Your Eniinear puts on additional steem,
And you proceed forthwith to darken down
enlightened matters
Mitey destroyer of ignited kombustibuls +.
Grand ecksterminator of blaseing MATERIAL
You
Must feel proud because you have plenty
OF water on hand, and don't
Spirituous lickers. You don't work much,
Because you have nothing to do.
Grand eckstegminator of blaseing mater
ial!
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MOFFATs LIFE PILLS AND PHG-
NIX BiTTERS

were first used in private practice in 1928. The
introduced 10 the public in 1885, since which
time their reputation has extended, until they have
a sale in of all other Cathartic and Purify
ing Medicines. There is hardly a family among
civilized nations who have not personal evidence of
their beneficial effects Their great success is 0w-
ing to their uniform reliability i'll of Consti
patton Bilious and Stomachic diseases, whether of
long or short duration. They are entirely vegeta-
BILE in their composition and harmless to the gent
lest infant. One ingredient opens the pores of the
skin; another is duretic, and stimulates proper
action of the kidneys; third is emollient, loosen
ing phlegm and humor from the lungs; other prop.
critics are warming and cathartie, and cleanse the
stomach and bowels from unhealthy secretions-
Their combined effect is, TO regulate the impaired
functions of the system, and to produce heath. 10
is not as serted Moffat's Pills a care-att-that
they will all complaints--but under ordinary
circumstances they may be relied upon 10 cure
Nervous and sick Headache, Costiveness, Dyspep-
STA Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver and Bilious com
plants, Colds, Scurvy, General Weakness, DC
They are expressly made for these diseases Mil
lions upon millions of cures can be cited. In no
single instance has complaint ever come to our
knowledge, where they have not operated as re-
commended.
The printed circular around each box fully ex-
plains the symptoms and effects of each disease,
specifies treatment, furnishes evidence, &c.
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin
N IT.. who was cured of Dyspepsia. c. r. Cross,
hprnlke. II.,c
Hooley. of Springfield, Pa, had Scrofuia, and had
10 use crutches; was cured in three weeks. Jas
D. Dolens, of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious
Fever. Rev. Henry Graham, Presbyterian Church,
Gananagua, Cal, of Fever and Ague. Rev. Ed.
H. May, Twenty first New York, of Rheumatism
and Piles of 25 years standing. Rev. Samuel
Bowles, Editor of the Springfield (Mass.( Repub-
lican, was cured of terrible costiveness. Hon. Ed.
Weber, of Rumney, N. H, of Liver Complaint,
ETC., ETC., etc.
box of Moffats Life Pills, with full circulars,
etc. will be sent gratis to any physician clergy
man. ON the receipt of two three cent postage
stamps.
MofIats Life Pills are Is cents per box. Moffat's
Phanix Bitters 81 per bottle. They are sold By
ali respectable dealers throughout the continents
and the Islands of the Ocean.
WHITE ROWLAND, Proprietors,
Successors to DR.. John Moffat and DR.. William B.
Mofat
nch2Sdwly. LII Liberty ST., New 1ork.
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CURE OFINFLAMNATOR Rf.EUM-
AIlSM.

SING SING, Jan. 25. 1867.
DR.. BRANDRETH-For some years l have been
subject to attacks of infalnmatory rheumatism,
which usually come on every three or four months
My physicians were of the highest reputation.
BY their advice took eoehicunl, citric acid, and
other celebrated remedies, but relieved me
shortened the attacks, which lasted for weeks
at a time. In my last attack l concluded to try
your famous pills. / was lying upon my bed at
the time, suffering the severest pains in my feet
and ankles, which no pen can describe
The first dose of six Pills was so effective that
in few hours the pain and swelling sensibly aba
ted and in As hours were all gone, and / was
cured and have had no return.
l send you this letter for the benefit of others
who, suffering III similar manner, may know
how they can find certain relief.
am respectfully yours,
J. D. DUDLEY.
The Hon. Demas Barnes says: 81 sell more of
Brandreths Pills than of all others put together. "
BRANDRETH'S PILLS are sold by all drug
gists and at the principal office, Brandreth House,
New York.
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters on
the government stamp on each box.
mav9dw I'm,
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Madame E. F. thornton, the great English As
trologist Clairvoyant and Psychometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, n. 7.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
of second sight, as to enable her TO impart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the sim
gle or married of either sex. While in state of
trance, she deIineates 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 ffe-like picture
of the future husband OF wife of the applicant,
together with date of marriage, position in life,
leading traits of character, dc. 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. 7. THORNTON,
?. u. Box 223, Hudson, n. Y.
d,rIv
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CARD FROM THE
Watch COMPANY
OF
wAETHANI, 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 million dollars, and employs
over 700 operatives. They produce $4,000 Wat
ehes year, and make and sell not less than one
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 lack of that uniformity which is
indispensable to correct keeping. Both the
eye and the hand of the most skilliul operative
must vary. But it is 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 Azores, Lepines and
s0-ealled Patent Leyers-which soon cost more in
attempted repairs, than their original price Com
mon workmeu, 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.
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, are carried on under
one roof, and under 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 one Of the more than
a hundred parts of every watch is made by ma
chine-that infallibly reproduces every succeeding
part with the most unyarying 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 II.
The company respectfully submit their watches
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-
tenn. They manufacture watches of every grade,
from good, low priced, and substantial article,
in solid silver hunting cases. to the finest chrome
meter; and also ladies' watches in plain gold or
the finest enameled and jeweed cases; but the in
dspensable requisite of all their watches is that
they shall be GOOD TIMEkEEPERS. Itshould
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 WARRANTED is good
at oil times against the company or its agents.
ROBBINS APPLETON,
1872 Broadway, New York.
nayedwly
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An EFFEcTuAL WORM MEDfcINE.-BROWN'S
VERAIFUGE C0MFITS, OS-Worm Lozenges.
Much sickness, undoubtedly, with children and
adults, attributed to other causes is occasioned
by worms. The "Nsrmifuge Comfts," al
though effectua in destroying worms, can do
possible injury to the most delicate child.
This valuable combination has been success
fully used by physicians, and found - be safe
and in Graduating 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 sure remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used in making Browns ''Vermifuge Com
fits is such to give the best possible effect with
safety,
CURTIS 4 BROWN, Proprictors, New York.
Sold by all dealers in medicines, at Is cents per
box. uay21dw1y.
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Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world renowned
Astrologist and Somnambulistc Clairvoyant
while in a clarvoyant state, delineates the very
features of the person you are to marry, and by
the aid of an instrument of intense power, known
the Psychomotrope, guarantees to produce
perfect and life-ke picture of the future husband
or wife of the applicant, with date of marriage,
occupation, leading traits of character, &c. This
is no imposition, testimonials without number
can assert. By stating place Of birth, age, dispo
sitOny 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. o. Box 297, West Troy, n. Y.
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PAGES CLIMAX SALvE, for Burns, Scalds, Scro-
fula, Salt Rheum, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost
Bites Chi1blans, Stings, Bruises, Cuts, Swellings
&c, whether upon man or beast, is the most won
perful article ever produced. Other good articles
alleviate; this cures 1t ailays inflammation, sub
dues pain, and heals burLs without Ii is
worth its weight in gold to any family, and should
always be on hand. 1t is warranted to do what it
saws every time.
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PERsoNAL.-Captain Everts and lady anC
Mr.. T. F. Kimball left this morning, on the
dence in Meridian. Miss. We wish them
success.
Also, Mr.. A. Shaw, of the firm Of A. & I
Shaw, was a passenger on the same boat
Mr.. S. is going on short visit to some rela
tons residing i'll Tennessee. We wish him
pleasant trip and safe return.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-10

THE proceedings of the board of health
will be found in to-days paper, and it is very
important that all our citizens should COM
ply with the request of the board in order to
promote the health of the city. To those
who do not comply, it will be in order for
City Marshal Chopper to get after them and
refresh their memories of the fact.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-10

PIGEONS VS.. Wharf.-The Sheboygan
Wis., Journal is informed that IN some
portions of that county entire wheat fields
have been totally destroyed and many others
damaged by wild pigeons. The sportsmen
have had fine fun-not so with the farmers.
One farmer boy killed eighteen pigeons, on
one of the fields, at one shot.
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We are requested to say that all persons
having bills against the county are requested
to present them tomorrow. The board of
supervisors meet to-day, and all bills should
be presented at the early part of the session
in order to make sure OF their allowance at
this term.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-10
A New Preparation for the Teeth

Rogers Fragrant Odontoline removes all
substances destructive to the Teeth, prevents
discoloration, the accumulation of Tartar
and a 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 IS cents.
Sold by druggists, perfumers and fancy
goods dealers. dwtf.
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The Turner Society of-this city held thei:
annual picnic and festival this afternoon
Delegations from Davenport and Moline
were met and escorted to the Turner Hall
in Palace row, where procession was form
ed, headed by Prof Biehls band, and pro
ceeded up Illinois street, making very fine
appearance. They held their picnic in Maj
Beardsley's grove, where they were addressed
by the president of the society, Mr.. Lewis
Schmidt, whose remarks were well-tlmed
giving brief history of the society, its flu.
ture prospects, &C., the balance of the time
being occupied by music, exercises, and hav
ing good time generally.
This evening the society give "a ball al
their hall which, no doubt, will be a fine af
fair,
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MINsTRELs.-Duprez & Benedict give one
of their first class entertainments at Bah
cocks Hall. on Wednesday evening. They
always have good houses and give general
satisfaction. See advertisement.
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WHY IT CAN'T BE PREyENTED.-Some
graceless chap, evidently of a protane turn
of mind, is responsible for the following con-
undrum
Why can you not prevent the Mississippi
from overlooking its banks?
Because dam it you can't.
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Chicago Market.

Photographed to the ARGUS.
CHICAGO, June 10.
Flour-Spring extra, S,75al1,o0, Spring sup
G,95.
Rye Flour, 00a7,75.
Wheat 9.aI.95 winter receipts o. No spr.
2,0oa2, II No l do.
Corn-No SlaS2 No II, Rejected 63
0ats-56 No ..
Rye, Hal, II No
Barey-No 90
Mess poEk-2l ,2ja2l,75
Lard-lI4al14.
Cattle-9, a0a9,25 choice to prime, fair to good
6,75aS, 80, a. 50s6,70 common
Hogs--6, 2Oa6, 40 choice, 575a6,l5 fair to good,
4,5naj,70 common
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By ORDER.

NOTES.-The directors of the Rock Island
County Agricultural Society are requested
to meet this Monday evening, at the City
Council room, at O'Clock, on important
business. b. ID. BUFoRD, Chairman.
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New York Market.

Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
NEW YoRK, June 10.
Flour-l0 O0@ IL, so extra state: II ,25 "a IL, %
r IL o.; Cal. l2,00al4,00.
Wheat-2,30 no 2 Milwaukee 2,1j@2 so for
white California.
Rye, 45a50.
Corn--l 0Ia0S new mixed western l,04a0S
old and new mixed delivered.
Oats-7S west.
PORK 2l,95 for new !; closing cash
22O0.
Lard-I2al3.
Checse-dull.
Whisky quiet, IS bond.
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A MYsTERY.-On Sunday, the I'd inst, a
man by the name Of John Morgan, mem
Der of the corps of engineers on the rapids
survey, came to this city, and stopped at the
Rodman House, where he remained until
the next morning, when he paid his bill and
left Since that time he has not been heard
from, and it is feared by his friends that he
has met with foul play. He is thirty-seven
years of age, six feet high, heavy build, rath-
er dark complexion, and wore heavy black
whiskers. When last seen he had on a
broad-rimmed black hat, and was known to
have in his possession some twenty-five or
thirty dollars. Any information concerning
his whereabouts will be thankfully received
By his brother engineers in Davenport.
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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 a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars adj
dress enclosing stamps the Bryant & STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
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BIB. C.-The Olympic B. B. c. will
at the house of Mr.. Hockstedter, this even
ing, at o'clock, precisely. A prompt and
full attendance is requested.
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, l. 0. O. F.
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois anC
Eagle Sts., at o'clock P. NJ.
W. T. Norris, N. G.
CHARLES ENGEL. r. S.
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Apprentice Wanted.

\ good, steady, we'll educated boy, l6 to
Is years of age, is wanted at this office as an
apprentice. for term of three years. None
others need apply.
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Hoop Skirts,

Newest shapes and superior quality just re
ceived. Rustic Window Shades, all the diff:
ferent kinds and sizes, at the manufacturer S
price, at wholesale or retail. Orders taken
for extra widths or lengths.
iune 5dwtf. C. ". AIKEN
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A Grand EPOCH IN MEDiEINE,

DR.. 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 ulcerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin are 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 Tirulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve.
DR.. MaggiePs Pills and Salve have ushered in
a new medical era. No more nauseating ayalan-
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 Maggiers Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Scalds, Chilblains Cuts, and all abrassons
of the skin, Maggiers Salve is infallible.
CAUuoN!Purchase none without name of J..
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark J. Magiel, M. d. Sold by all drug
gists, at 25 cents per box, and J. Haydock, pro-
prietor, New York. mchl2dwIy.
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Riggs has received at his Jewelry store, q
fine assortment of Fans. Call and get one
and keep cool. dit.
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CITY HARNESS SHOP
N EAR THE CITY SEAL E s.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE OPENED A
l. shop in the basement of Smyth's Building,
near the City Scales, where they will be happy to
see all who want anything in their line.
They have workmen equal to any in the west ;
stock of the very best quality, and warrant their
work to be fully equal to any and prices as low
as any.
Repairing done at short notice.
All orders promptly filled. A
A share of patronage respectfully solicited.
KESLER BURK.
Rock Island, March 20, dtf.
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TYNE Metal.

Old type in any quantity for sale at the
ARGUS office. Equal to Rabbit metal for all
mechanical purposes
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Premium Job Printing.

Orders for JOB PRINTING will meet with prompt
attap,ion at the ARGUS OFFICE, aud be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
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Old newspapers, tied up in packages OF
one hundred, for sale at the ARGUS office for
so cents bundle.
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ST. Louis Market.

ST. Louis Market.
Photographed to the Argus.
ST. LOUIS, June 10.
Flour firm double extra lI,00a 500; choice
I3,0oal6,00 extra 9,0ual0,O0; supertind S,OOu-
$40.
Wheat fall 2,40a2,50.
Corn firm white SSa90, yellow SSa90; mixed
SSa90.
Rye Ito.
Oats SO.
Provisions unchanged.
Hay small sales 16,00a20,00.
Lard I24.
Shoulders 9.
Mess pork $3.50.
Bacon l25.
Sides l2t.
Whisky nominal 2O5 for free.
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FORTY CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head
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FREE TO EVERYBODY

large 6 PIP. circular, giving information of
the greatest Importance to the young of both
sexes.
1t teaches how the homely may become beauti-
full, the despised respected, and the forsaken
loved. --.. ..
No young lady gentleman should fail to send
their address, and receive a copy post paid, by
return mail. Address
p. o. Drawer 81,
rnch20dw6m. Troy, N. Y.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
Fans, Fans 4, -,

FIFTEEN CENTS Il line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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BANNING HOUSE OF
|AY COOKE & co.
NO. 20 WALL. STREET.

Cor. of Nassau Street, NEW YORK.
We buy and sell at the most liberal current pri-
ces, and keep on hand full supply of GOVERN
MENT BONDS OF ALL ISSUES, SEVEN
THIRTIEs, and COMPOUND INTEREST
NOTES, and execute orders for purchase and sale
Of STOCKS, BONDS and GOLD.
CONVERSIONS.
We convert the several issues of Seyen-Thirties
into Five-Twenties ON the most favorable terms,
taking the lst series at Government Rates, allow
ing a commission to dealers, and paying freight
to and from New York. Circulars with full par
ticulars furnished upon application.
JAY COOKE & CO.
may9dwIy.
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THE editor of this paper is in Chicago to
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Stocks and Money.

Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
New YORK, June 10.
SToCKs-strOng.
STERLING EXCHANGE-Sixty days l,l0s.
MONEY! = cent.
GOLD-l, 36s.