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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
7IeH1EEH HUNDRED AND EEvENTY.

The Chicago Times, in commenting upon
the financial prospects, of the coming year.
says The year 1870 begins in a financial
cloud. There is depression in business; and
there is uncerta inty in regard to the future.
Trade is dull all over the country; farm pro-
ducts are next to valueless; goods are shrink
ing; DEBTORS are pressed to make their pay
ments, and creditors are hsrsssed to dis
traction from their inability to make collec
tions. For these reasons, the opening of the
new year is far from auspicious. If the
character of the day may be accepted as
portent, the year will be one Of unusual de-
preston and severity.
One who is disposed to make the best OF
everything may find some comfort in the old
saying: "a bad beginning makes q good
lending" Still, this is but slender posi-
bility upon which to hang success; and
those who are DESTROYS of an intelligent out
look into the future will prefer some other
point OF view than that afforded by a hack
neyed aiage born of the doctrine of chances.
The year will possibly be bad one, in
any case. but there may be a difference In
Its degree of ba dness, which will depend
largely upon each individual. We may not
bs''able to wholly cure, but we may mitigate
the evil. To DO this there should be econo'
my in expenditures and conservatism IN
business management.
The truth i. that, for the last five or SIX
years. the whole country has been on a
grand spree. We have been operating in an
expanded currency, having been spending a
vast deal of borrowed money, for which
payment is now being demanded. We have
been having a grand and jolly old dance,
during the excitement of which we became
liberal and acted accordingly. Now, how
ever, having had our dance, there has come
the time when we must pay the fddlers.
The bill is heavy one, for the dance we
have been having has been long one.
4 good way to commence the New Year
useless in the way of expenditures, and
prepare for whatever may happen. With
10000 men out of employment, there must
result suffering, and q heavy demand for
charitable relief; and which only can be met
by retrenchment.
There is no reason, however, why the be
ginning of the year should be accompanied
with too gloomy apprehensions. What is
needed is only such foresight as will prevent
the country keeping directly on in q course
of reckless outlay that will only complicste
the evil which is upon US, and the greater
evil which mensees Us.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
ALLCcCk'S P0RONS F,.ASTEkS
seem to possess the quality of
Aceumulating Electricity

and in.Parting it TO the body, whereby the circu
Iatlon of the blood becomes equsliEed upon the
parts where applied, causing pain and morbic
sction TO cease. The Porous Plasters are fleIi
BILE, and found of great help to those who have
weak backs, pain in the side Especially ar'
they valuable to those who have neglected colds
They often personalities of Consump tion
nav they are believed 10 have ioosened the gras ?
of this terrible affection, and been mainly in
strumental in efeetng a cure. In variable
climates they should be worn on the breast or be
tween the shoulders, over the kidneys, by
those who are subject to take cold easily.
deci qiw I'm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
When is a Man Drunk.

In charging the grand jury at Dorchester
Justice Lush said there is no word IN tbs
English language which was used more he1
IDLY than the word "drunk." Each person
has q standard in bis owl mind which he
Judges from. Here is the standard quoted
from the works of An old poet by the learned
Recorder Bath. in the course OF trial before
his lordship, two days previously at Sails
bury.
Can ri.s alone and still drink more;
But drunk is he who PROSTATE lies
without the power to drink or RISE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

Made of Poor Rum, Whisky, Proof Spirits, and
Refuse Liquors, dootored. spiced, and sveetenep
to please the taste called "Tonics," "Appetizers,
"kestoreTs, DC, that lead the tippler on to
drunkenness and ruin, but are true Medicine,
IN AIDE from the native Roots and Herbs of Cali
fornin, free from all Alcoholic Stimulants They
are the GREAT BLoOD-PURIFIER and LIFE
G WING PRINCIPLE, q perfect Renovation
and Invigorator of the System, carrying off all
poisonous matter, and restoring the blood to q
healthy condition. No person take these
Bitters, according to directions, and remain long
UNI well.
500 will be given for an incursbls case, pro-
vided the bones are not destroyed by mineral
poisons or other means, and the vital organs
wasted beyond the point of repair.
For Infiammatory and Chronic Rheumatism,
and Gout, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, Bilious,
Remittent, and Intermittent Fevers, Diseases Of
the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, and Bladder, these
Bitters have been most successful: Such diseases
are caused by Initiated Blood which lie generally
produced by arrangement Of the Digestive Or
gans.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find
fits impurities bursting through the skn in Pim-
PIES Eruptions, or Sores; cleanse IL when you
and it obstructed and sluggish in the yeins !;
cleanse it when it is foul and your feelings will
tell you when. Keep the blood pure and the
health of the system will follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking in
the system of SO many thousands, are efectually
destroyed and removed.
In Bilious, Remittent, and Intermittent Few
ers. these Bitters have no equal. Por full drec
tons, read carefully the circular around each
bottle, printed in four nguages-Englith, Ger
man, French and Spanish.
j. WALKER, Proprietor.
n. h MCDONALD i CO., Druggists and
General Agents, San Francisco and Sacramento
Cal, and 70 and "a Commerce ST., New York.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
octlsdwly.
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EateheIor's Hair Dire,

This splendid HHir Dye lie the bes. in the
world; the only true and perfect Dye: harmless,
reliable, instantaneous; disappointment; no
ridiculous tnts; remedies the i'll effects of bad
dyes invigorates and leaves the Hair soft and
beautiful black or brown Sold by all Druggists
and Persumers, and properly applied 1T the Wig
Factory, l6 Bond ST., n. =.
apr27dly,
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4 " n
Po- all arrangements of the Urinary Organs. It
gives
LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH
to sIi who use il and follow my directions. 1t
never fails to remove Nervous Debility, In pot
ency want of Power, and all weak ness arising
from excesses or Indisoretion, resulting in loss
of memory, unpleasant dreams, weak nerves,
nesdache, nervous trembling, general lsssitude,
di nness of vision, flushing of the skin, which,
If neglected, ~ili surely lead on TO Insanity or
Consumption. When the system is once affected
it will Dot recover without help. It must be in
vigorated and streng thensd, to enable the suffer
ar fultn the duties of life.
This med ieine has heon tested for many years,
and II Is warranted q certain ure, no matter
how bad the case may be. Hundreds OF certit
Gates csn be shown. Price, one dollar per bot
tie, or SIX bottles for FIVE dollars.
Sold by sll Druggists,
If you cannot peocure it send q statement of
your ease and enclose the money TO Bryan Co.,
Sd Cedar Street. New York, and it will be sent
you. On receipt OF Five pollsra, 8 bottle nearly
equal 70 seven sms:l ones will be sent TO any ex-
press ofice il the United States charge. paid.
Private circulars sent on application. Enclose
stamp. dec5 ld2tswSwiy.
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ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN.

On the Errors and Abuses Incident to Youth
sad Ear Manhood, with the humane view of
treatment and cure, sen, by mail free of charge.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION. Boz P,
Pm ladelphia, Pa. sspt27dw3n.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

Patients must write their name, state and post
office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DR. KNAPP 4 SON, Chicagt
M- ANY of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in a letter. when they cannot see US.
DIR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for twelve years, can be consulted, Tor
1852 at the Rock Island House. rs follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
1RRoRa OF YOU'VE

Young Men, the experience Of years has de-
monssrnted the fact that relisnes may be placed
in the efficacy OF
BELLS SPECIFIC PILLS
For the speedy and permanent cure of Seminal
Weakness, the result of Youthful Irdisoretioa,
which neglected, ruins the happiness, and unfts
the sufferer for business, social society or mar
riage. They can be used without detection or
interference with business pursuits.
Price one dollar per box, or four boxes for
three dollars. If you cannot procure these Pills,
enclose the money to Bryan d Co., 81 Cedar St,
New York, and they will be sent by return mail,
well sealed. Private cireulsrs to Gentlemen sent
free on application. Enclose stamp.
dec2ld2taw&Wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
C1 600 REWARD for any case of the
- sOoo following diseases, which The
medical faculty have pronounced incursble, tina

G1 00OREwARD for any case of the
.SI .OOO following diseases, which The
medical faculty have pronounced incursble, tina
DR.. RIoHAU's GOLDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN BAIsaA Mol,
will cure Syphilis in its priH~fy and secondary
stages. such as old Ulcers, liberated sore
Throat. Sore Eve. skin Eruptions and Soreness
of the Scaig, sIadiesting disease and mercury
Thoroughly.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN BALsAM No.2,
will cure the third stages; syphilitic and mer-
on real Rheumstism, etc. And defy those who
suffer from such diseases to obtain 3 radical cure
prevent the patients from eating and drinking
whs, they like. Price Of either No. or ., So
per bottle, ortwo bottles, 81.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN ANTIDOTE.
4 safe and radical cure of Gonorrhes, Gravel,
and all Urinary Dersngements, sceomps MED
with full directions. Warranted 10 cure. Price
S. per bottle.
DR.. RICHAU's GOLDEN ELI&IR D'AM0UR.
A rsdica! cure for General Debility in old or
young, inpartins energy to thoss who have led
life Of sensusiisy. Price s. per bottle, or two
bottles SO.
Or receipt of price BY mail or Express, those
remedies will be shipped to any plsse. Prompt
uine without the name of DR.. RICHAU'S
GOLDEN REMEDIES. B. D. RICHARDS,
sole proprietor, bloH in glass of bottles. Ad-
dress, DR.. B. D. RICHARDS,
No. 22s Varick street, New York. Office
hours from Q A. II. TO 3 P. n. Circulars sent.
Correspondents answered.
maylIdwIy.
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One Thousand Experiments

were made by the inventor of this peerless rem
edy before it was brought 10 its present state of
perfection. The Loxenge is harmless in its op
GRAFTON, and although the medicinal taste of its
curative components has been extinguished by
chemical art. their virtues remain as active and
potent as ever
In Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
or Nervous Headache, Piles Dropsy, and the ir-
Irregularities to which the feebler subject,
the Lozenges will be found infinitely effect
i've than any of the horrible and disgusting com
pounds usually administered in such cases. As
81 anti bilious specific and general aperient, they
have no squsl either among advertised prepare
tons the prescrip tons of the regular pharma-
copeis.
va 1t Is guaranteed that no one who has once
tried DIR. Erasm Winslew's Liver and Stomach
Lozenge, viii ever again take purgative pow
der, draught, or pill.
Show cards and circulars sent to dealers free
of expense Address,
PRINGLE BROS,
octlsduIy. u Maiden Lane. New York.
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The Whele Worlds Balsam.
No Ulcer can Resist it
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT
Whv does it Cure i?

Because it ia composed solely of rare, dsin-
fectant, purifying and tonic vegetable substan
oes because ii peustratss the inhamed OF ulcer
ated flesh through ana through; because ii
oools, Boothes and tones the irritsted surface
because 1t is the specific antiote Of the acrG
poison which produces viruleht sores, boils, tn
mors, and all external excresenees; because il
eradcstes instead of suppressing eruptive ano
nj rnus diseases
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

4 Missouri editor calls upon delinquent
subscribers il this narrowing way: "Oh,
oh Z. it's enough to sicken the soul, the
heart, the gizzard of shc stoutest and smut
~ phizzed editors devil. We need money
&c reiit. We are poorer than Jobs unfortu-
nate turkey. whose bones ratified castanet
accompaniment when be gobbled. If whole
grocery stores were selling for blue post
age stamp apiece, we couldn't buy An empty
macksrel kit Friend good friend. sweet,
negligent friendl Don't lay this paper
down and think we mean some other indi-
viduaI. It's only two dollars and half,
but thousand such trifes makes S.. 500
and that's big thing for 8 newspaper
enough to put us firmly on our feet again.
Paw M Paw up
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Arsenic Eaters.

So it is true that there are people in Syria
who ca: arsenic as the Asiatic eats opium
Or the European chews tobscco-as mat
ter OF taste. Travellers had asserted the
fact, though the learned denied it, declaring
must have been some harmless mineral like
chalk. But an official inquiry has been III
stituted, and seventeen Syrian physicians
have reported upon the matter and there
Is no doubt about the9truth of the travellers
stories. There are people who take doses
varying from pellets the size of a miilet &c
pills tine size OF q pea, OF various kinds OF
arsenic, the favorite being the white quality
known as ratsbsne. They will take It daily,
or on alternate days, or twice week, &C.
cording 10 circumstances; generally they
abstain from the luxury a, the time of new
moon, beginning small doses with the young
moon aud increasing them to a maximum
by full moon. Why this lunar observance
It's hard to guess, unless, as they profess
that the arsenic makes them strong aud
healthy, they fancy that the waning moon
weakens then and renders the greater pro
portion OF the restorative necessary. The
habit Is most commoalv found among the
lower orders: and 1t o.yins to attack the
youth at about the same tim, az the tobacco
taste affects our youngsters. Su-pe few fe
males are fond of rstsbane, but its patrons
are mostly OF the harder sex. The re.slar
consumers live to good ages, and are stroh-
healthy and courageous. SO we have proof
that what is one mans poison Is another
mans food.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

We saw horse on the street the other
day SO poor that the owner had tied . knot
in his tail to keep his body from slipping
through the collar.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
Open Sores and Unhealed Wounds.

In consequence of being cieatrized before the
virus of Inflammation has been expelled, soIes
supposed to have been cured often break out
afTesh. It is the same with old wounds. A thin
crust that deceives the eye overiies the moulder
ing embers of disease, and they to
break through the surface eventually as a volca
no is to reeommence its throes and cast up new
floods of lava. But he operation Of the 0int
ment lie final. All the irritating humors are dis
PEELED, and " hen nature thus relieved, closes up
The wound ulcer. the CUE is ne RECT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

CAUTION The words "Holloway's New
York aud London" sre watermarked on each
leaf of the directions in which the boxes and
pots are folded. For information leading to the
detection of couaterfeiters Of the medicines, .
handsome rewsrd will be given. Sold 1T the
manufactory, No so Maiden Lane, and by re-
spectacle druggists and dealers in medicines
throug hout the world. A considerable saving it
effected by Purchasing the large sizes. Full d.
rections with every box or pot. oct1sdwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

Contracted Limbs and Dropsica nj
SwelliBgS.

The reputation acquired by the Ointment Is
means of utilizing stiff joints. by re-endowins
them with fexibility and activity, is as wide a.
the range of civilization. Persons who have not
touched the ground with one, or perhaps ethel
leg for years, become able to step out firmly
withou. any other help than q cane, and in SOM
instances without requiring even that assistance
Dropsical swellings are reduced and the derssi-
ton of water in the cellular tissue arrested BY the
tonic action of the Ointment. In all these cases
it is essential that the preparation 10 faithfully
and vigorously rubbed In.
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Where it is Used ?

Everywhere There is not a civilized settle
ment between Alaska and Patagonia where it j
not appreciated. Well may it be called a pens
rrating preparation in commercial as vel as
medical sense, tor, with its potent ally, Hollo
ways Pills, it has reached the centre of Chin
and the heart of Japan, and il ADVERTISED at Pc
kin and Jeddo. Over three hundred billions o
the human race that have never - If al,
other foreign medicine have been made a. quaint
ed through their Own papers, and many thous
ands of them by actual experience, with tn,
properties of Hollowsy's Ointment and Hollo
WAYS Pills
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ITO Case will be Received, whe
there are any Doubts Of Cure
~ n elief

Our terme are CASH: hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from FIVE to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines.
NM The moor will be- favored,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
DR.. ERASMUS WINsL0W'S
Liver and Stomach LOZenge

Il the most important medicinal novelty that
modern chemistry has produced. 1t contains
two botanical extracts, perfectly harmless in
themselves, but emboiying all the emedisl prop
critics of mercury, and destined in its please ut
form to supersede and ianish from general use,
the nauseous pills and potons of which that
dangerous excitant is the main ingredient. More
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
OIL REGIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA.


This Railway extends from
ROCHESTER TO NEW YORK, 3s5 miles,
BUFFALO TO NEW YORK 4z3 MILES,
DUNkIRK TO NEW YORK 400 MILES,
CLEVELAND TO NEW YORK 625 MILES
CINCINNATI to NEW YORK $50 MILES
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

xA03A

Il you require reliable rssasdy, use the best
0r. 8arvey's 1smale 1ills,
have no equal. They are ssfs and surs in ord.
mary sasss. Price, Ons Dollar per Boz.
Dr.. 8afvey's 0olden 2iIls,
four degrees stronger. They are intended 70,
special sasss. Price, i've dollars per box.
Private circulars sent free. Enclose stamp
Ii you cannot procure the pill enclose ths mon
ey and address BRYAN & CO., 81 Cedar street
New York, and on receipt they will be sent well
sealed by return M ALL
deo3l 2tawAwIy
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To Suffering Mothers

The agony that some young mothers undergo
from the easipg of milk in the breasts ucera,
ton of the nipp and other painful affections OF
the nsnilIaTy organs is extreme And yet 8
few applications of the Ointment would remove
the difficulty and enable the sufferers to resumt
the maternal function and continue to exercise II
without interruption or pain. As the life Of the
child as well the health of the mother may
depend on her ability to nurse it, this fact which
Is verified by ample testimony, should be treas
nred IN the memory uf ~uarv wife and matron.
Exon orrhoids, Pulmonary dixorders
obstinate cases Of piles that have d,s.s =,
other treatment are often cured very rapidly h,
the frequent application of the Ointment to tbs
hsmed mem hrane 1t must be used with sues
gentle friction as the patient can bear Who
rubbed briskly over the throat and chest. in bea
coughs and colds, asthma, Inflammation of th,
lungs, bronchitis, liberated sore throat TO- IL
imparts wonderful relief and prevents the com,
plants from eliminating in Consumption. Tt.
Pills may be given night and morning during th,
continuance of cough or cold to carry of TIT
Al b.1yo
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Thursday, December 10.
Onlce-.IS5 South Clark At, Chicago,

NIB, Send for THE INVALIDS FRIEND
AID HEALTH INSTRU CT0R, which teachel
the sck how they can be restored to health, ane
the wei how they csH preserve their health, AND
proiong heir lives.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
91H IAEDeR DI10oV1RY
MEDICATION

THE great difficulty which physicians have
been Iaboring for centuries 10 overcome, has at
length been obviated. A Vegetable Csthsrtic
and Alternative more efficient than any mineral
preparation of the same class, and rs agreeable
to the taste ordinary candy, is now offered to
tha eth in the form of n Loyenye.
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Eottled PARALYSIS
One Wholesome Preparation

ILs Is JHs PrVFeT TUG OF Inc HofrIDEe "tetHIl1c
hair dyes. Worse thsn the fate of Absalom may
be the fate o. those who use them.
One Wholesome Preparation
for changing the hair to any desirable shade
from brown to jet black may be procured every
where, viz:
CristadOF0's Excelsior Hair DYE I.
After careful analysis, Professor Chiffon, the
distinguished Chemist, has authorized the pro-
pretoT to declare on his behalf. that it contains
nothing deleteTious TO health. No other hair dive
in the world has the like guarantee.
CRTSTAD0Ro'S HAIR PREsERNATIVE,
SIS a Dressing, acts like charm OIL the Hair at
ter Dyeng. Try il. decl9dwIm.
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% to u Miles the Shortest Route

All tyains run directly through to New York,
Is 500 MILES, without change of coaches.
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Cristadoro's Excelsior Hair Dye
BrySn's Life 1nvigorstor.

OR REJUV ENATIN ELIXIR,
Po- all arrangements of the Urinary Organs
gives
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03
TIE ROCK ISLAND BRANCH
or The
Lamar Fire Insurance Go.
Proposes to insure against
LOSS Oh DAMAGED By FIRE

at as reasona6le rates as any other solvent
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AemOrrhOldS, or Files.
They cure all Diseases of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
CANCERS.

They have had worry extensive prac
! tice and wonderful success in the treatment of
Cancers which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumore
and Sweilings, or red spot, lose no time in hav-
ing it attended TO, timely treatment may cave
oathem from the horrors, suffering and death of
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TO the Afflicted =!
Drs. KNAPP & SON.

Physicians and Surgeons, formerly of Ne
are treating successfully all
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-03

Prom and after Nov. 18th, 1859, Trains vii
leave in connection with Western Lines, 3
follow: