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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

Congress has passed law appropriating
$50, 900 to feed the negroes of the District
of Columbia, who are to dishonest to work
too lazy to steal. and TOO mean and cowardly
to rob. 1t is proposed that the feed shall
De o., IN the form of soup, as going the farthest
I'M, Inns is no. to be fed to poor white folks.
1hey must work or starvs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
CONSUMPTION.

GUNS AfIlOH-
The Three Remedies "schenck's Pulnonic
Syrup" for the cure OF Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis,
and every form vi Consuu ptiou. The peculiar
action OF this medicine rIpens the ulcers in the
iupgs, promotes the discharge of the corrupt
matter by expeotoration, purifes the blood, and
thus cures Consumption, when every other rem
edy fails.
:.sehenck's seawced Tonic" for the cure Of
Dyspepsia or Indigestion. and all diseases arts
ing from debility. This tonic invigUrates the
digestive organs, supplies the place Of the gas
trio Juice hen that deficient, and then enables
the patient to digest the most nutritious food. 1t
is d sovereign remedy for all cases OF indiges-
tion.
'sSchenck's Mandrake Pills" one of the most
valuable medicines ever discovered being veg
etable substitute for caiomel, and having ali the
usei al properties ascribed to that mineral, with
out producing any of lite injurious effects.
To these three medicines DIR. j. II. Sehenck, o
Philadelphia. owes his unrivaled success in the
treatment of Pulmonic Consumption. The Pul
monte Syrup ripens the morbid matter, dis
charges it, and purifes the blood. The Mandrake
Pail, act upon the liver, remove all distractions
therefrom, give the organ healthy tone, and
cure Liver Complaint, which is one Of the most
prominent causes of Consum ption.
The Sea Weed Tonic invigorates the powers of
the stomach and by Strengthening the digestion
and bringing it to a normal and healthy condi-
ton improves the quality of the blood, by which
means the formation of ulcers tubercles in the
l::ugs becomes impossible. The combined action
of these medicines, as thus explained, will cure
every of ConsumI ten, if the remedies are
used in time and the Of them is persevered
in sufficiently to bring the case to a favorable
termination.
DIR. SchencK's Almanac, containing full
trestise on the various forms of disease, his
mode of treatment, and general directions how
to use his medicine, can he had gratis OF sent by
mail by addressing his Principal Office, No II
n. Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Price of the Pulmonic Syrup and Seaweed
Tonic, each 81 so per bottle, or 81 90 a half
dozen. Mandrake Pills, Is cents per box. For
sale by all druggists and dealers.
feb ldvly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

A bill is before the Ohio Legislature
which prohibits all railroads IN that State
from giving passes TO State or United States
officials. Each offence is punishable with a
fine of not over $50, nor less than $40. The
object may be all right, but the law will
nrove a failure if passed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
ccrYsUITATIoM ERHH.

Patients must write then name, state, and post
os5oe address, plainly. All letter. requiring an
answer. must contain q letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DR. KNAPP d SON, Cbicagc
Is Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in letter. when they cannot see US.
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for twelve years, can be consulted, for
1902 at the Rock Island House, as follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
TO Sufferers from Coughs. Colds. &c

" hile he ointment is applied externally over
the windpipe and lungs to eounters't Internal
inf animation, the cure Of q cough, ,old, sore
throat, or any other affection of the organs of
respiration may be mat erially assisted by coca
sional doses of the Pills allay the heat Of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
TO DvSpepticS

The Pill, q genial tonic and corrective
well a cathariic. They quicken the flow of the
gastric juice and increase it's solvent 10 er "a
assisting the function of digestion, while their
SperIent action secures a free passage for the
waste matter OF the system through th.ahment-
canal
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
SELF-ENERVATION.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on Physical
and Mental Enervation, loss of bodily vigor
courage and ambition,-the cause and cure
with sanitary aid for the feeble and Responding.
Sent free, in sealed envelopes. Address, HOW
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
To the Weak and DebiIitated.

The first effect OF the Pills Is 10 remove abe
cause Of your prostraJIon. They carry OF from
the stomach and DOEels whatever Is scrid, Irri-
tatinE and Obstructive, ana as soon az this pres
sure l. removed, the wh o. c internal organization
b, gins TO recover its elasticity The bile and all
the humors Of the body are PARTED, The eircula-
tIOn regulated. per- pIrAtiOn promoted and ma
tare euauled to struggle successful Iy tn disease.
Harmonious and beautiful organic aclicn being
restored, every vestige Of weakness. soon disap-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
Holloway Pills

It Is Of immense importance that the stomach,
the organ which chm mates from the sustensnoe
taken into II the stream of life. should do its
duty thoroughly and regularly that the bowels
which carry of the refuse matter should be kept
free from obsEruuti-ns; and that the liver which
secretes a Hud next in Importance 10 the blood
itself should perform lts functions materially
To produce this desirable condition Of the CREST
s.sImilati1g. secretlve and discharging orgaLs,
is tie grand object of Holoways Pills ana they
accomplish it uniformly, rapidly and without
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

The Cincinnati Gazette, Radical, wants
the Democratic territory Of Montana
reconstructed. The people have go, a habi,
up there eft voting as they have a mind to,
aud that Is not in accordance with the Rad
ical idea of liberty.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

Logan was made chairman Of the sub
committee on the sale of cadetshps, upon
the principle of ''setting a rogue to catch
rogue Logan is just the man, certainly !;
but Butler had substantial claims III the
same direction
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
elEce--Is5 south Clark It, Chic ago

n. 3. Send for THE INvALID's FRIEND
AND HEALTH INSTRUCTOR, which teaches
the sick how they can be restored to health, and
the we'll how they cas- pres we their health, and
prolong their lives.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

One of the beauties of Radicalism may be
seen in the late law by which females, black
and white, are allowed to vote in Wyoming.
but the privilege was denied to the mascu-
line negroes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
Batchelor's Hair DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
world; the only true and perfect Dye: harmless,
reliable, instantaneous; no disappointment no
ridiculous tints; remedies the i'll effects of bad
dyes; invigoratss and leaves the Hair soft and
beautiful black or brown. Sold by all Druggists
and Perfumers, and properly applied 1t the Wig
Factory, l6 Bond ST., N 7.
apr2fdly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD
NOW OPEN TO
Rock Island.
Summer Arrangement.

THE short and direct route from Racine, Nil
wAukee, ard all points N Wisconsin, 4,
Rock Island and Davenport, aud all points il
Southern lows and Kansas.
On and after Sunday, s, pt. IL. 1869, train, on
the Western Union Railroad will leave and ar
rive at Rock Island, rs ioliows:
Trains leave Rock Island al $40 a. IL, and
s:25 p. m.
Arrive at Reck Island, 5:2o P. NJ, and 1856
q. m.
Making slose connection with pnssen ger trains
at the following points:
AT RACINE JUNCTION. from and to Mil
waukee a.d Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from aud to al points il
Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
AT FREEPORT, from aud 20 Galsns, Du
bu9ue, and all points North and West
AT SAVANNA. with steamer Henderson -
from and to Dubuque, and with 81. Paul Packets
AT FULTON, a tn traias from and to Cedar
Hapids, Marshall Boone and Omaha
At ROCK ISLAND, with trains from and 10
Muscatine, Washington, Iowa City. GrinnelI
Des Moines, Omaha, and the Union Pacific
Railroad; snd with steHglers from and 80 Al
points on the Missiszippi river between Roes
Island and 81. Louis. hates of freight and far
always - low by this as by other lines.
d. A. 0LlN, Gen1 Sup't.
z. F. BARNES, Asst Sup't.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

called, are merely 'cishi'cdshy stuff,
sold as a bererdge. DR.. Ro6dcks
Bitters are not q ber0Gge ia any
sense Of the 'co,1i, bit contain the
most erpensire drugs kno,rn TO
science tor tie radical cure of
Indigestion and Dyspepsia, and
for all eases ,clere u tonic aud
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
THE LENGTH OF LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

The following interesting facts concern
ing Legislative sessions, and embracing
nearly every State in the Union, were laid
before the Massachusetts Legislature the
other day:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
CATAnRH CURED.

They treating Catarrh on a new system which
is sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for year. have averaged
from i've TO seven thousand a year, which give
them an experience unsurpassed by any, anc
equslled only by few.
We wish IL DIsTiScTLT Understood that DIR
KNAPP IL NOT a Travelling hy-ician. lie ON
1T visits q few places OCCASIONALLY, 10 accom-.
modAte his numerous patients who cannot CON
vESIrSrLY visit him in Chicago.
~ Remember they do not promise to cure al
stages of disease While all the diseases are cur
able, il taken in season. all stages are not. You,
case may be durable this week not ne1t-to-dsv
not To- nnrrnx hrnr. the nanr.r l.f IL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
TO Persons of Full Habit.

The rush of blood to the head TO which indivi-
duals of pIethoric habi are subject, may be
averted by taking dc Of the Pills whenever
an attack is spprehen,eC As tins - complaint
aggravated by constipation it is Of the utmost
consequence for all who are predisposed to it, to
keep the bowels moderately open and perfectly
regular-two objects that efectuslly accom-
plished by the use of this invaluable sperient
snd Alternative.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
DISEASES OF WOMEN,
Eenorrhoids, or Piles.
They cure al Diseases Of the
THROAT AND LUNGS,
CANCERS.

They have haa very extensive prao
tice and wonderful success in the treatment o.
Cancers, which they cu- without eating them out
using the Knife Let those Who have Umori
and swe!Lngs, or a red spot, lose nc time IN hay
ing it attended 70, a. timely treatment may say,
cathem from the horrors, suffering and death of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
a HUNIBUG.

II oW OFTEN WE HEAR THIS EXPIRES
IL sion from persons reading advertisements
of Patent MeG-fsnes, ard in nine cases out of ten
they may be right. 1t is over - years since
introduced DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment to the
public. l had no money to advertise 1t, so left
II for sale with few druggists and storekeepers
through small ZION of the country, many
taking 1t with great reluctance; but l told them
to let any one have it, and if it id not do all
stated on my pamphlet, one need pay for it.
In some stores two three bottles were taken
on trial by persons present. was, by many,
thong hi crazy, and that would be the last they
wouId OF me. But l knew my medicine was
no humbug. In about two months l began to
receive orders for Liniment, some calling 1t
my valuable Liniment who had refused TO sign
u receipt when | left it at their store. Now. my
sales are millions of bottles yearly, and all for
cash. l warrant it superior TO any other nedi
cine for the of Group, pisrrhea. by sentery,
Collie, Vomiting SPssms, and Ses-siehnes, as an
Internal Remedy. 1t is perfectly innocent to
take internally-see oath accompanying each
bottle-and externally for Chronic Rheumatism,
Headache, Mamps, Frosted Feet, Bruises pratns,
Old Sores, Swellings. Sore Threats, ETC., etc.
Price so cts. Sold by the Druggists Depot
10 Park Place, N y jan1 9dwIn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

CiUTIOs.-The words "HOiloway, New
York and London wstermarked on each
leaf IF the directions in which the boxes and
pots are folded. For information leading TO the
detection Of eounterfeiteTs Of the medicines, or
vendors of such counterfeits, knowing them to
be spurious. handsome reward will be given.
Sold at the mandatory, No. so Maiden Lane,
and by respectable druggists and dealers in med
icines throughout the world. considerable
saving is eff, cted by purchas the large sizes.
Full directions vi n every box pot.
octl Sdwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

CONDUCTED BY THE SPANISH GOV
" erument-s3so, GOO in God drawn every
seventeen days Prizes cashed and inform stion
furnished. The highest price paid for Doublons
and all kinds Of Gold and Silver
TAYLOR 4 CO., Bankers.
fsbsaiy, IL Wsn Street. New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
. ~, so,n oNR DEALER.

ysss-s T RaIeh 4 Son, of Providence, R. l.,
.i,a Nav. 1865: 1--WE have sold the Porous
pissters for twenty years, and. at retail and job
bling must have sold twenty-five thousand alto
gether. They are wen liked"
ian l9dw im
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

For the session tAfter 40 days, Lslt pay.
Z For SO days only. Half pay after 40 days
e No pay after loo days Including adjourn =
ments. s@No pay after 10 days. +r"old,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
PAIN OF THE SIDE CURED.

PAIN OF THE SIDE CURED.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, April 1, 1858.
Messrs. T. Allcock Il Co.
Dear Sirs My daughter used one OF orr in
her side and it cured her in one wee s
Yours truly. JOHN v
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

stimutdnt are
required. They
restore the ritdl
forces an q re-
markdbie degree,
| and gre tone TO
the system.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

BAGGAGE CHEChED THROUGH.
And fare oisoys az fos - ~ asy other Ro.t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

CONNECTION with his Planning Mill, ths
1 subscriber 10 still conducting the Noveft,
Corn Me.i Mills and has constantly on ha.d :
Superior quAiity OF white and yellow kiln dried
meal, by the barrel or hundred pounds. Hiehen
market prise paid for Corn The pssyonsre o
re pablis h respectfully col tied.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

Esy- Ask for Tickets via. Erie r: r~ay, which
can be obtained at the Principal Ticket Ofhses
in the West and Southwest.
L. d. FUCKER, WIZ. B. BARR,
Genl Sup't- Gent Pass'r Agt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
ESQ Case will be Received. when
there are any Doubts of Cure
or Relief

Our ternns are CASH: hence the money must
De sent With all orders for medicines. At costs
from f We t. fifteen dollars per month, TO doctor
with Us which includes medicines
h.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

kept By dpothe-
carries an this
@ ou ~ try. a
single trial iCU
coHUiace The most
skepticdl Of its
a0oHde7JIl raiae.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17

AalG0CK's PsROts pLAsIEns

Sudden severe pains of the side aud back,
stitches spasms. etc. These affections most
troublesome to persons past middle age. Will
sveu como on in bed very painful and often
dangerous In damp wea her they more fire.
quent than in dry. These piasters grse relief at
once, and need to be always in the drawer, handy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
% 10 p Miles the Shortest Route

All trAEzs run directly through TO New York,
H. 500 MILks, without change Of coaches.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
.BITTERS

country and introduced the Scdn-
dindridn Blood Purifier; since
,chich time thousands hare been
cured, By its use, Of Scrotilta and
other blood diseases. II contains,
besides the Iodide Of PotGssn and
Syrup Of !StidinqiG, drugs import
ed from .Siceden Jor lis express
manufacture, unkno'rn and not
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
The Babceek ExtiRguiSher,
rs offered to the Public as Remedy.

Eighty to nine
t. per cent. Of all
free are discovered
in their inicpiency,
but there are no
ready means to put
them out. Five
minutes delay and
the steam FIRE en-
CINE may not con-
troll them. and if in
season 10 arrest the
flames, the damag
by flooding the
proper y With waite
is often greater Their
by fire. Two man
utss with the Exin-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
BLOOD

Dr.. RCJGcPs
Blood Pills are
unsurpassed by
duy PHI nian't-
.tnctU,'e,i for a
similar purpose.
One trial inrd-
them as aroritS
them.
-LB Dr.. Robacl;s
ID be kept IN er-
BecdHsc they can
aid cases acAers a
as required, and
? IN their admin
fiHits: Because
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
pHRTFTER

ridbiy establishes
tcith all ,rho use
The reasons >
I Blood Pills sAoj
cry family are:
be employed iH
".tar''iiy pAgste
are perfectly sal
isfrdtioll at al
they are ni8de
boA piiL aHd
tCt4ACUt SHgGr-
coating, haS
adopting them Il
tie HSs Of sUfg'G
body; BsrdssSs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
SPECIAL MoyI01S,
ASTOUNDING REVELATIONS

Two scientific publications are in the field
against the hair dyes Of which lead is the basis.
The New York Medical Gazette" and "The
) osrnal OF Chemistry" bitterly denounce them.
let the hair may DO safely dyed. Have you seen
1roE 0hilton's Testimony.
founded careful analysis, and certify ing that
CristadOr0's Excelsior Hair bye!
is not only frst-csss article for changing the
color of the hair btt
ABSOLUTELY SAFE.
Girls rAD0R0'S HAIR PREsERVATlVE,
~ Dressing. acts like a charm on the Hair af
ter Dyeing. Try it. jani9dw1m. ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-17
STOMACH

IL as nOlc eieren
uears since DIR.
Roback, the eel
e6rdted S,rcdish
physician, from
Stockholm, Sire
den clrrle fn MiS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-11
To. night closes the Fete Champetre at tt

To. night closes the Fete Champetre at the
Carrollton garden. OF course it will be
thronged. The steamers Nnchez, Belle Lee,
St. John and Wagner, will convey their
crowds. while every facility will be afforded
by the Car company for the return of visitors.
The most interesting fe atures have been re-
served for the finale. Tonight will be de-
termined to which popular ladies shall be
awarded the sewing machine, the diamond
ring, the Natchez cake and the, st. John
cake, and to which popular base ball club
shall be award ded the bat, and to which most
popular minister (without reference to de-
domination) shall be awarded the immense
elephant cake, which lie surmounted by per-
feet imitation of an elephant These con-
tests have been sources of great fun. Miss
Lizzie Kickok is in the lead for the sewing
machine, closely followed by Mrs. Hodges
and Mrs. Frey. Miss Jennie Leak, whose
lunch table is SO popular, is the favorite for
the ring. Miss Martha Lindop promises TO
win both the Natchez and st. John cakes.
The ''bat" is beipg closely contested. Mr..
Morrison, it is believed, will receive the
eli phant cake. The articles remaining on
hand will be auctioned IF at the close of the
entertainment. The lady managers express
the proioundest gratitude to Captain Hickos
and his family, for their untirng kindness
and ASSISTANCE TO them during the fete.
This y, ~ is we'll known, perfectly sharac'
T, tefistje u that yolasan hpot,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-11
FOREIGN.

Another Yscht Kace-GeneraI Amnesty
for Political OHenses-M on'p pen'ler
Asks n Passport to tng'and-Death
of Cha rles Discretionary Articles
of the Press-AbslitiOn or cuban
Slavery Advocated
LONDON, June lO.-The Egeria won We'd
nesday's Yacht race by one minute and forty
seconds, though the Gloriana was housed
first. The Egeria had tonnage allowances
The Globe, in its edition of last evening,
startled the community with the announce
ment that Charles Dickens had been seized
with paralysis, and was lying insensible at
his residence at Gads Hill, near Rochester,
in Kent. The news spread rapidly, creating
the most profound regret, but worse was
still to come.
kilograms have since been received,
which announce the death of the great
novelist at quarter to six this evening.
Mr. Dickens Was at dinner on Wednesday,
when he was seized with the fit. DR.. Steele,
of the village of Stroud, who was in former
years the family physician Of Hr. Dickens.
was Immediately called in and remained
until nearly midnight.
The condition of the patient becoming
worse and worse. it was deemed advisable
to summon physicians from London, and
telegrams were promptly dispatched, and
tbia morning several London physicians N
rived as 0AAas Hiu. =. eonspltation we!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-11
NEW YORK.

Governments LOwer-SOutherDs quiet
and steady-scheme of n Nationel
Lodge Observation-Disclosures kaii'
road O suecess-Northern Pacific
Railroad Contracts.
New York, June 10, Evening: g:-Money
closed at 500. Sterling 9l@9s. Gold 1134.
Governments ! lower. Southern securities
closed quiet and steady.
The Grand Lodge to day abandoned the
scheme establishing a National Lodge.
The elevated railroad is in successful
operation-patronage limited.
Money closed easy; discounts 6@7: Ex:
change dull and steady. Gold dull and
heavy. Governments closed dull and weak,
about off since noon 81s. 11S; $50 OF
1862, 1l2; CAS-, 1ll2 65s, l12s; new, l13s ;
Cts, 1l3i !; 6Ss. 1l34 ; 1o 40s, lO93.
Southern securities opened with principal
dealings in new Tennessees. during the
afternoon quiet and steady. Closing sales:
Tennessees So; new 613 Virginias g.; new
67. Louisianas IS; new n; levee SKIES IS;
eghts 92. Alabama eights 10l; fves IS.
Georgia SKIES SS; sevens 95. North Caro-
linas At; new 244. South Carolinas 93
new 82l.
Contracts were completed to-day for fully
equipped completion Of the Minnesota Sec
ton Of the Northern Pacific railroad, which
comprises 230 miles.
Sun.treasury balance Sss, ,220 900, of which
$40, ,500 600 is currency.