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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Labor Labor is capital Bestov good health
upon man, so that he can labor every six out Of
seven days, and no matter how poor he may
have been at the common cement of life's erea,
race, lie will be certain to accumulate a fortune
provided he takes care of his earnings, Plapta
non Bitters 10 certain to make the weak one.
strong, and to preserve the health OF the healthy.
from Tour to SIX hours is considered the orpiua-
~ unit ior brain work. AT the expiration of
this time the phosphorus is carried of, and III.
man becomes irritable and nervous. III he i.
poor, and continues on At his task. as most of
o. doctors, lawyers end editors do, he will be
certain to shorten his days and fill an untimeIv
grave as did Sir Waller Scott unless he uses
Plantation Bittsrs, which speedily restores hi,
Vial energy, repairs his ind ge,tion, and correct.
the sluggish circulation Of his blood.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

READER, if you have sick horse do not
dose him with Condition Powders" con-
tanning antimony, which is just as useless
and injurious to him as is the constantly
swallowing of poisonous compounds to the
human system. 1t is more humane to knock
a horse on the head at once than to kill him
by inches through the action of sntimouy
which sccumulstes in the system, and thus
sooner or later produces death by an.imonisl
poisoning. Remember, reader, there is nc
antimony, nor any other poison in the "Eo.
uine Condition Powders" Their action.
under all circumstances, is physioloqical
therefore they can be safely used in all forms
of disease whether acute or chronic) with
decided benefit to afflicted animals.
Send to the nearest Druggist, or to LORI
SMITH d Co., &c Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Tor copy OF the Horse and Cattle Oscner's
GUIDE, giving valuable information on the
treatment Of eli kinds Of stock.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

DEMOCRATS, ATTENTION do not fail to
attend the township meeting at the Court
House this evening, at o 'ock. A prompt
and full attendance is desired. Bring all
your conservative friends and acquaintsnces
with you. 1t is important for yon to attend
these primary meetings. Do not forget it.
Major Morris did not seek the nomIna-
Eion.-U Onion.
How refreshing it mus. be to nave one
candidate who did not seek and beg and buy
the nomination but, unless we are mis-
taken, Major Morris name has been psraded
at the head of the columns of the Union for
the last week as q prospective, expectant
candidate. When men do this, it isn't seek
ing the nomination, is it :? What strange
ways some of these innocent men have! 1t
is so refreshing to see how meekly they sub
NIT to have greatness thrust upon them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
CARD
From the National EigiR Watch Co.

The attention of watch buyers is called tn,
following Improvements in the American Wat
ches, manufactured by the national (Elginl
Watch Conn any of Elgin, ILL.,:
The klgin Watches age furnished with Burt !
pa, emit pinIon, t. prevent damage to the train in
case of the breaking oftne main spring.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with n pat
ent hair spring stud, TO prevent the changing
the injustment of the hair spring after the watch
has been regulated.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with q pat
ented contriyance for the letting down of tn,
main spring without removing the dial OF hands
The EIgin Watches constructed tn a.
the barrel can be removed and the main sprint
changed without taking the watch down.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with the on
ly complete protection against dust yet intro
duced upon American made movements. Th'
dust exeuder used upon the Els in movement {,
effestually enoloses the works, and renders tbs
en- trance of dust an impossibllity.
These improvements are peculiar to the Elgir
Watct es, and fou on others. Tbs
dust-excluder Will especially commend itself Il
miners. railroad men, and others engaged IN
out Of door employ ment
The Elgn Watch branded "B. VI. Raymond
IS constructed with especial reference TO its use
upon engines and moving trains, and the Com
pany claim for il that il il the best railroad
watch in the world. The following prominen
rhiHohu OHolaIs nave gwen IN tueii heaity eh-
dOrsement of COMMIT dstion: L. Il. Phillips
Eco, President Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern r. r Col. C. G. Hammond, superintendent
Union Pacific r. R.; Edward II. Williams, Gen
ersl Superintendent Pennsylvania X. X. Co. l.
D. Rueker, General Superintendent Erie X
r. ; J. NJ. Toucey, General superintend.n Had
son River r Z. q. l.. Dunlap, General Super
intsndent Chicago and North Western by, .nd
many others.
Ladies DESTROYS of purchasing . handsome
strong, and correct time piece wall find the ele
gent watch bearing the trade mark of LADY
ELGIN" to be all that they derire. Inquire o
your jeweer for the LADY E.GIN.
An illustrated pamphlet, entitled Making
Watches by Machinery" by the late Albert d
Richardson, will be forwarded free of charge by
sending address to
NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY,
I59 and Isl Lake Street, Chicago
No. / Maiden Lane, New York
augsl decd weov -3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
HDUcA6IoNAL.
PoU0HKNEPSIH
FEMALE ACADEMY

Poughkeepsie. Du.ohes County, y. Y.
REV. D. Il WRIGHT, A. NJ ......... ... PRIsoIFAL--
The Academy offers superior facilities to those
of most schools. Its corps of Teachers larger in
proportis to the numt 81 Of pupils than that OF
any similar institution in this vicinity. and &C
oomplished for their several de -artmcnts, insures
attention and assistance so 'nsiFl TO rapid
progress and thOro ieh mental discipline; while
the boarding department, so different from that
of most others; the large and we'll furnished
rooms, afiording home conyeniepcss and eon
torts, and the watchful, notherly care exercised
by the matron OF the estsblis ment, Mrs. Wright.
commend it to the patronage of Parents and
guardians.
1henext Academic Year commences Septem-
Der Il, 1870. Applications for catalogue and
prospectus may be made 10 the Principal, or &c
the Secretary ofTrustees, 81. d. VARICK-
augS-d&wtf Poughkeepsie N.Y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
C. II. AIKEN.

Has his fall stock open, and is offering special
inducements to purchasers, best prints all sold
at 10 cents per yard at retail.
Heavy wool blankets only 81 per pair. Good
wool fsnnels only 25 cents. All linen huck
towels only I24 cents each. Good sill linen table
damask so cents. Caution fsnnels from l6 to 80
cents. The best stock ofblack silk ever shown
in this city at old prices.
Special bargains in black slpacas dom
fail to look at there goods before purchasing
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Wadsworth Parsons are now ready with
the finest stock of Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shnwls
Ladies Suits, Cloths, Cass imeres, Linen, Lace
and Embroidered Handkerchiefs. A full sssort-
mert Of the celebrated Harris seamless Kid
Gloves, the very best Glove in market Their
stock of Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths, Rugs, &C., is
the best west of Chicago. Their stock of goods
is the finest in the city, and they guarantee their
prices the lowest.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

STILL Up TO THE TIMEs.-Michaei Kane
is still at the old place, and he wants the
public to understand that, although he
cannot sell the Rock Island stoves, he has
| the Lively Times" base burner for soft
coal, and the Brilliant for hard coal. In
the cooking stove line the Garden City and
the Home Comfort take the lsad, he also
keeps al extensive stock of other styles.
besides a splendid assortment of hardware,
,inware, pocket cutlery ETC., to all of which
he respectfully calls the attention of the
public for their examination. Remember
the place, Bufords block, Illinois street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

THE ls.eststyles of plaids at q. b. Mayo's
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Rollers Norwegian Cod Liver OIL is les. OBJ
joctionable to the taste and smell, it is more
readily taken by delicate persons and children, is
more easily assimilsted, and is productive OF
more immediate benefit than other kinds of oil
are
Or. ]. Marion Sims, says: "For some years ]
had given up the of Cod Biver Oil altogether;
but since my attention WAS called by Dr. ssyre
to Peter aoler's Cod Liver Oil, have prescrib
ed it almost daily, and have every reason 10 be
perfe city satisfied with it," Sold BY Druggists
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
Questions for John B. Hawlsy and the Rock
Island Union

Why is the United States the second
heaviest taxed nation of the world?
Why are the taxes doubled on iron
leather, lumber, coal, salt aud provisions?
Why the government gets only 100000,
900 whenathe people pay $600,Oo0,0O0
| taxes?
Why did the very loyal soldier-lovinR
Hawley vote against paying soldiers boun-
, ties through Postmaster's?
Why did Hswley vote to give railroads
ten years to claim land grants and to give
| soldiers only sir months to secure home
stesds +?
Why were the congressional expenditures
during Is months of Grants administration
four times what they were during the same
time under Buchsnan's.
Why were these expenditures during the
same time under Gran, orer one million and
three hundred thousand dollars more than
during the same length OF time under
Johnson's administration?
Why did Hswley vote to do away with
/ 'hC toA VI ktOoo tCtcipsc huu " SOutihuC
the infamous income tax?
Why did Hawley vote to relieve rich
bankers from paying orer ten million dollars
taxes and elbow the taxation of other prop
erty to make up the deficiency ?
Why did he vote to excuse rich capital
lists from paying over t,ornty millions of
TOW ON ;poo,pa. ond rpaka the Farmar INV
two and half per cent on his scanty in
come?
WHY did Hswley odrise the authorities
at. Washington 10 Kill both Of tie bills FOR a
horse railway across the government bridge
at this point?
/ Why did Hawley outherod Herod in the
most Infamous speech, ON the admission of
Virginia?
What special claims has Hawley to be
returned to the seat he has disgraced?
t. What single vote did he cast in the inter.
est of his constituents, aud western inter.
ests?
| Where and when has he exhibited any
of those qualities of craftsmanship that fl a
man for the position be seeks.
| Where is the man that can bring the first
just charge against Mr.. Cable that he is not
ell that the people desire for an able, homes.
and capable representative.
Hswley begs and buys his nomination
Mr.. Gable has the nomination forced upon
him.
Where is the man who will answer these
questions? is it John B. Hswley? Is it the
editor of The UniOn?
! Where is the man?
| All through the length of the district
comes the echo--trhere.
From the farmysrds-from the pillow fields
from the workshops-from the stores Of
the cities and villsges-from every place
where a republican can be found comes the
answer: lie, HswIey answer. He was
/ our chosen representative. He did these
! things and he mast dHSWer."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

oHAPPED HAsDs, face, rough skin, pimples,
ring worm, salt rheum, and other cutaneous nf.
fections, cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Star Soap made by
oaswell, Hazard Co., New York. 1t lie more
convenient and easily applied than other RENE
dies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy oom
pounds now in use. TdFid, weow,won
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

OGLEsBY said at the meeting yesterday
that it was the largest mass meeting he bad
spoken at during the canvass. 1t i, was the
party it Is to be pitied, for BY actual count
there was 100 present, about half Of whom
were democrats,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

With its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de-
preston, Involuntary emissions loss of semen
spermAtor-h9a, loss of power, dizzy head, loss o.
memory and threatened impotence and i'm becility,
find q sovereign cu-e in Humphreys Homeo
psthic Specific No. Tweasy eight. Composed of
the most valuable mild and poten, curatives, they
strike at once at the root of the matter. tone up
the system, arrest the discharges, and impsrt
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands of cases.
Price 50 per package of five boxes and vial OF
powder worth g., which is very important ..iB
obstinate OF old cases, or 81 per single boz.
Sold by all druggists, and sent by mail on receipt
of price. Address all letters, Humphrey E
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562 Broad
way, New York. [julylddwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.

THOSE suffering from chronic diseases should
not dispair of finding relief until they have tes-
ted the skill of that justly celebrated ysicsn,
Doctor Whittier, of Saint Louis. The Doctor
publishes paper relating to the disease to which
reference is made in bis card in another column.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Col. NJ. S. BARNES, tor several years edi
tor and proprietor of the Rock Island Union
but for three past of the Dubuque Times
has purchased half interest in the Aurors
Illinois Weekly Herald, and will soon re-
move with bis family to that place.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

AT Bamberger's The nc. conple 't stock
of staple and fancy dry goods, ladies and
gents furnishing goods. &c. &c.,s very ex
tensive stock of ladies and gents furs, which
can be sold wholesale or retail cheaper than
any other house west of New York. Also q
large stock of ready made clothing which
will be sold regardless of cost in order to
| close them out
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

ANOTHER BLUNDER.-One (. r. Johnso
the very modes. member of the Board of
Supervisors who voted for himself for chair
mau, after having agreed with his opponent
t. vote for each other, and who has since
exhibited such q emarkabe amount of I'm
suspectng innocence IN never suspecting
that he had been nominated for represent Ia
tive, when he appeared before the convention
at the Court House to make his speech Of
acceptance, which he had been down IN the
Clerk office saying over, like the editor Of
the Union. before the geese and sheep back
of the school house, evidently wants to see
his name in print, ard let people know that
he is a lawyer and has had case. This
We see by communication in the Union
this morning, in which he INDUCES in what
is intended to be abuse of Mr. R. Fl Web.
ster, of Port Byron, but which falls harmless
when the source from which it comes, and
the motive for which it is written, is fully
known. We have already sufficiently des
ignated the source, without further dignity
ihS Ii ny 4 NE object Is 10
punish Mr.. Webster for daring to deneunce
the barnacle Court House ring that has so
recklessly run our county affairs during the
past ten years. These men vino thus attempt
to prescribe and persecute q soldier disabled
in the battlefield, as is concusively proven
by the testimony of the officer commanding
the regiment at the time-these attempts to
punish him for having mind of his own.
and daring to denounce the Court House
ring for the wanton and extrsvagant man.
sgement of county affairs, will react upon
their own heads This specimen of extreme
modesty will find that the soldiers will
remember them at the polls for this attempt
TO ruin the character and in jure one who
Who served three years in the army as q
private.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

To CURE A SPRAIN.-Take a medium
sized bottle of Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil, and as soon as possible after The spra,n
rub this Oil in with the hand freely and
faithfully, until it is cured. We hare seen
a cure performed by this treatmen, in half
al hour. For sale by Robt. kuhler.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

PERSONAL. - Our young friend Billy
Jarvis left this morning for the south to lay
IN large stock of apples and sweet potatoes
tor this market Those who wish q supply
for winter can secure the same by leaving
orders with Geo. W. d. Harris at his ware
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
LOCAL 0okUA9H.
Rresh Arrival.

At VOLTS q well selected stock OF Domestic
and French Fisnnsls, and the best and cheapest
of Ladies' Furs can be found 1t VOL s. All are
invited to call and examine his stock.
Union please copy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Every family should be supplied with Perry
Davis Pain Killer. It's magic effect in removing
Pain from all parts of the body has given it q
worldwide reputation. No family having once
used this medicine would willingly be without it
For sale BY Chas. A. Benssr. Also, BY the
dealers In Family Medicine generally.
jAn22dw1m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Those fall styles of hats and caps of Far
rsnd's are taking wonderfully we'll with our
citizens. You who have not selected your
fall head gear had better call on Farrand
and do so at once.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

FOR MOTH PATCHES. FRECkLES TAN
Use "PERRG's MOTH and FREoKLE 10
TI0N," the only reliable and harmless remedy
known to science for removing brown discolors-
tions from the face Prepared only by DR.. B. c.
PERRY, 40 Bond street, n. 7, Sold by every
Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
PIMPLES ON THE FACE

For comedones, black worms grubs, pimpiy
eruptions, and blotched disfgnrstions upon the
face use Perry's Comedsne and Pimple Remedy
1t contains no lead poison. Prepared only by
DIR. b. c. Perry, ~ BOND street, Y. Sold BY
all Druggists in Baltimore Al d else where and at
D0UGHERTY'S,
jel3-ddw6m lt4s ". Baltimore st.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

FREE LECTURE Mr.. j. Heron will de-
liver & lecture, in HulPs Hall, on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst, at J o'clock, on 1.-The
evidences in nature of the existence of a
Supreme Being" The public are respect
fully invited
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

GRAND PRIZE BALL.-To be given at
Lahrmans Hall, Thursday evening.
Prizes-two silver goblets-one for the best
walter, and one for the best jig dancer
One pair ladies' dancing slippers for the best
lsdv walter Tickets 81 90. llG2t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Do YcU wanta neat fitting tasty suit, Of
any quality of goods, call on Thomas Nc
Collough, Davenport. Mes store is OF
Brady street, between % and Sd, where he
will be happy to receive the orders of .,
many Rock Islanders - are in need o,
clothing Of any kind,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

THE WORD "SozoDoNr," which is fast
becoming household word, is derived
from the Greek, and composed
OF two words Sozo and ODONTEs
"Sozo," translated, means to pre-.
serve, and "odontes," the teeth Sozo
don't. preserver of the teeth. And it is
true to its name.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
FOR 6ALR-

To persons wishing to build this sesioD, I Of
fer thirty lots in my additions to the City Of
Rock Island. The first payment to be made il
one year, balance in three yearly pay ment- with
interest.
seplS d2m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

Doc LosT.-A brown retriever slut, with
brown string about the neck, with the hair
worn off both hips. She answers to the
name of "Duck" Five Dollars reward will
be given to the finder.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
Pages Mandrake Liver Pills,
TIE PRINCIPAL REMEDY IN THESE PrLLsIs
PODOPHYLLIN.

vegetable possessing all the good and alterstiv,
effects OF Mercury and the Blue Pills, without
leaving any of those bad effect. upon the system
They cure all liver complaints, acting gently OF
the bowels. removing oil poisonous humors from
the system, never creating any irritation nor grr
ping pains; they are a sure cure of Dyspepsia
they also cure Jaundice, Constipation, Rheum.
tism, Neuralgia, Female Diseases, &C.. and al
diseases originating from impurities of the blood
Manufactured by J. NJ Page, Geneva, n Y.,and
sold by Druggists for IS cents box. d&w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
DR.. 81. OLlF,

The Eminent oculist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island at the Rock Island House. Oh
the first Friday in each month, for the purpose
of treating all diseases of the Eye and Ear
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphyloms, closure of the
tearduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
without pain. sep3-dSwly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

HAVE you ever tried NATURES HAIR
Restorative? You will be delighted with
it. Clean, safe, and efficient. 1t is driving
all the poisonous compounds out of the
market. 1t is as clear as crystal. See
advertisement
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

WARS IN A NAME?-Everything, my
friend. For instance, look at Bard. His
name is synonymous with everything desira
bic in the line of groceries. He keeps
nothing but the very best, and sells cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
Ii. II. Pomeroy of the Lacrosse Democrat, on
Robscks Bittcrs

w. Rsback, of Cincinnati. is making the
best article of Bitters Lew manufactured in the
[ nited Sta
We have used them for ten years, and would
not be without them for almost any money. In
the spring his STOMACH BITTERs are worth
hundreds of Dollars for keeping the stomach in
order, and cleansing the blood from its accumu-
lated Impurities.
II Is not once in two years that endo rse so.
called Patent medicines, but Roback's are wor
thy all the praise can he stew on them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

DR.. GuILMETrE's extract of Juniper is
strength giving to the kidneys and urinary
organs, besides being a pleasant beverage.
Sold by G. a. Benser, and by all the leading
druggiats
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
Tuesday Evening, Oct. III, 1870,

at 7 O'Clock, for the purpose of selecting Thir-
teen delegates to attend the County Convention
which meets in this city on the 18th inst.
JAS. +. COPP,
Chairman County Com.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

IT is gratifying to Mr.. Hawley and hi.
friends, that thus far not a single change Of
corruption or derelic.ion Of duty he's been
brought against him by the copperhead
oapers Of the district They must make
'ome show of fight against him and in the
,bsence of anything in his official record
which they can attack, they resort to calling
hin names and weak attempts at ridicuIe.-
Union.
The attention of the friends alluded to in
the above is respectfully directed to the
questions asked Hawley in another column
They are part of his record which he has
not yet dared to face.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

The best white shirts ever offered in this
CITY is the Burlock "Diamoud shirt" and
is for sale at H. II. Mayos. Call and leave
your measure. bt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11
LOCAL COLtMN.
Rquine Remedies best in the world.
OAA ToUoVu

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, 1. o. o. F., meets
every Monday evening ct Odd Fellow Hail.
sousneest corner Of Illinois and Bag,s 6ts., II
u o'clock Pm.
L. F.HAasoS, n. g.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-11

BASE BALL.-Iu a game played las, Sat
urday afternoon between picked nine" of
of this city and the mo Names" of DGven
port the former were picked clean by the
latter, the score standing 81 TO IL We
advise our boys no, TO pick" any more
mines; take them as they come.