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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
WHAT Is NINUM NITEi

This wine 10 prepared to take the place of
Whisky and other spirits known TO be made up
Of Fueil Oil aud other deleterious articles. The
Wine OF Life is distilled with great care. espec-
tally for those who require = healthy stimulant,
and for the use of Medical Men and Nurses in
the sick room, in place Of the yill.inous Brandy,
Whiskey, and other Liquors now in use, and so
often depended upon. In fact, it is a con slant
complaint of Physicians in this country. that il
is impossible to procure Brandy, Whiskey and
VIM for their patients. We ask the Medi-
cal faculty and the public to give Warmers Vim
um Vita or Wine of Life q trial, and we ask
chemists AMI physicians to analyz re it, then speak
OF 1t according TO Its merits, compare 1t with
Whisky, Brandy. and other such articles, and
see the difference. If they find the Wine of Life
IL pure and wholesome, aud the other Liquors
poisonous, (which they certainly will do,) then
they are morally bound to prescribe and recon-
mend the Wine of Life TO their patients and
friends as the best stimulant and tonic in use,
ana as a valuable substitue for hickey and
Brandy but should they find it not pure and
what the proprietors claim for it, let them pub
liciy denouDce it. 1t is the Physicians duty to
learn and find ont which is the most wholesome
stimulant for his patients, and to do so he must
examine andlook into the quality Teach article,
and learn for himself if the Wine of Life has Any
peculiar merits to warrant its general use. The
proprietors claim the Wine of Life to be more
wholesome and far superior and cheaper than
whiskey or brandy, or, in fact, any other article
in common use, and ought to be used in every
family. Everybody should give it a trial. 1t lie
a new thing, only been in use about one year, ct
it has alread gained . great name and n won
derful sale, and whoever once tries it always
recommends it to his friends. 1t has the same
strength as whiskey, but it is peculiarly pleasant,
even delicious, and any one would be crazy to
take whiskey, Sc, ifhe can get the Wine OF Life.
1t is for sale by Druggists everywhere, in quart
bottles, price one dollar or c-n be bought by the
case, containing one dozen bottles. for ten dollars.
We challenge the world to produce a purer,
cheaper. and nicer article than Warmers Vinum
Vita, or Wine of Life. Take . bottle of il home
and give Ii a trial. doaw -thur-AwIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

PUB. Doc Literally translated means
Public Documents, which are allowed to be
circulated free to the constituents of mem
bers of congress, and are supposed to con-
vey to said constituents an idea of what
their servants, the congressman, are doing
for their benefit. Now then, Lord Ha~ley
has been busily engaged all the morning
packing his share of Pub. Doc. to be sent
to Washington. But what has Lord Johns
shirts, drawers, stocking, and the other
little etcetern Of his toilet to do with Pub.
Doc. ? that's what we want to know. Are
the initial garments Of Hawley Public
Documents? If so, why its all right, you
know. But in what department of the service
they can be used, is more than we can see.
Whet interesting record of Lord John is
Sc. forth Oh thu narratives of his old shirts?
What knowledge can bis constituents obtain
from his old shirts? Probably the knowl-
edge of unpaid wsshwomen's bills; interest
ing accounts of election returns. Probably
the Patent Office, the Department Of
Commerce, or for the use of the 18th
Amendment. He can ship off his old worn
OF shirts, free of charge, can he? That's
oil right He's protected. But does old
old shirts mean Fub. Doc. or Pub. Doc.
mean old shirts?
Will the onion inform Us on this subject
Old shirtsl Pub Doc! We saw the bundle
and 1t WAS labeled Pub. Doc. We presume
they viii be an acquisition to the poverty
stricken President, especially if he be out of
old shirts.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
101 SALE.
FOR SALE.

T OFFER FOR SALE CHEAP MY STORE
l. fixtures, such a, Scales, Tea Caddies, Candy
Jars, Counters, Shelving, dc, also, q good Iron
eaie and Show Case ELIZA DIXON,
Cor Rock River and Exchange streets.
| aepIQ.dff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

B. F. BUTLER, representing Massachusetts
and Senator Trumbull of the west, are at the
head of q conspiracy to r~eorganize a party
on the ruins of the present radical party,
which they see must be buried in one uni
versal ruin in the defeat which awaits it in
favor among the mombers of the party here
in the west Leading men of this state ad
vocate q reorganization of the Office holders
of the party thinking the party is good enough
as it ia. Such q reorganization would lie,
out a large number of incompeteats in this
vicinity, who will be let out anyway in
1872.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Great Distribution
By the Metropolitan Gift Co.
Cash G fts 10 yhe amount Of $500, 600
Every Ticket Draws a Prize.

{ Cash Gifts, eachszO, 900 5oCasbG fits ,eac6I COO
~ 3" 10, 90 500 - " 300
20 4" =" 5000 800 " 100
% Elegant Rosewood Pianos, each $500 to 500
800 Sewing Machines co to iSS
90 Gold Watches /" "a 70 2r0
Cash Prizes, Silver Ware, de-, valued at 81, OOO, 600
A chance to draw any of the above Prizes for
Zoe tickets describing prizes are sealed in En-
velopes and well mixed. On receipt of 25e. a
Sea ed Ticket is drawn without choice and sent
by mail to any address. The prize named upon
1t Will be delivered to the ticket holder on pay
mebt of One Dollar. Prizes are i'm Immediately
sent to any address BY express or return mail.
You VIII know what your prize is before you
pay for 1t. Any prize exchanged for another Of
same value. No Blanks. Our patrons can de
pend on fair dealing
REFsREScEs:-The folio wing lately drew Val
liable Prizes and kindly permitted us TO puoli,n
them Andrew ]. Burnes, Chicago, sio'"uu
Miss Clara Walker, Baltimore, Piano. ssu.; Jas
M. Matthews, Detroit, 81, 900 John 4 hnder-
son, Savannah, 5000; Miss Agnes summons,
Charleston. Piano, $500.
PRE.s OPINIONS :-"The firm Is re'iable"-
Weekly Tribune. May asth- deserve their sus-
cess."-N. Y. Herald, Oct. l. "JGst and honor
able "-Nens Oct 9.
Send for circular. Liberal inducement to
Agents. Satisfaetion guaranteed. Every pick
age Of Sealed Envelopes contain one Cash Gift.
SIX tickets for 81; Is for 50; IS for SIS. Ad-
dress all letters to AMRS, WALLACE 4 CO., 20
Broadway, N. Y. eet2lrdkvln
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Temperance Men Admit its Utility. N,

Temperance Men Admit its Utility. No at.
tempt has ever been make or ever will be made.
to disguise the character of Plantation Bitters
II confirms alcohol: and no Bitters that do not
contain alcohol are worth q rush. Water ' i'll
neither preserve the virtues of tonic vegetables
nor render them active In the system. This il a
chemical fact which no one competent to deliver
80 opinion on the subject will deny. Water ton
los turn sour on the stomach, f they are not ,our
to begin with, (which is frequently the case, and
produce and promote indigestion, instead of cur
ing 1T. Let it therefore be distinctly understood
that Plantation Bitters is an alcoholic restorative.
But mark this: it is strictly q medicine, not a
beverage, 1t i' to be taken in limited quantities
and at stated times, like other remedies and an
tidotes, and therefore its use is in accordance
with Temperance Law, as well as with that "high-
er law which renders it incumbent upon every
being gifted with reason to resort to the best
possible means of accomplishing . ~salutary end.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
j~e13-d&v6m
Thousands befriended by Barrett
Nervous Debility,

With its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de-
preston, involuntary emissions, loss of semen
spermator'hea, loss of power, dizzy head, loss o:
memory and threatened impotence and imbecility,
find q sovereign cure in Humphreys Honeo
pathic Specific No. TweAty eight. Composed OF
the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they
strike at once at the root of the matter, tone up
the system, arrest the discharges, and impart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands Of cases
Price S. per package of Eve boxes and vial Of
powder worth 81, which is very important ..il
obstinate or old cases, or 81 per single box.
Sold by ell druggists, and sent by mail On receipt
Of price. Address all letters, Humphrey.
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 5e2 Broad
way, New York. Ijulyld&wly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

1HE amount of attention bestowed upon
the Human Hair is something marvellous to
contemplate. Poets have made it the bur-
den of many a swee. refrain, and blooming
maidens of many anxious thoughts and
sleepless nights. AT last, however, the cues.
ton how to obtain o beautiful head of Lux
urian, and Glossy Hair, has been set at rest
by the general use of"BARRErr's VEGETABLE
HAIR RESTORATIVE" This admirable prep
arasion overtops everything in the line of
HAIR RESTORERS and REVIEWERS.
NJ stronger evidence need be offered to
satisfy the public that this article is superior
all others, than the fact than in 1866, it
ceived the HIGHEsr PREMIUM and ONLY
'ARD ever made to any HAIR PRrpARA-
TicN.
We learn that the proprietors ,corrant
every bottle to do all they claim for il.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
CARD
From the National EIsin Watch Co,

The attention of watch-huyers is called the
following improvements in the American Wat
chez, manufactured by the national (Elginl
Watch Com pany OF Elgin, Ill:
The Elgin Watches are furnished with Burt 6
p. ent pinion, to prevent damage to the train in
case of the breaking Of tine main spring.
The Elgin Watches are furnished with q pat
ent hair spring stud, 10 prevent the changing
the injustr.ent of the hair spring after the watch
has been regulated.
The Elgjn Watches are furnished with q pat
ented cOntrivance for the letting down of the
main spring without removing the dial OF hands.
The Elgin Watches are SO coa structed tina,
the barrel can be removed and the main spring
changed without taking the watch down.
The E!gin Watches are furnished with the on
ly complete protection against dust yet intro
Guesd upon American made movements. The
dust exeluder used upon the Elr in movement.
efestuslly encloses the works, and render. the
entrance of dust an impossibllity-
These Improvements arr peculiar to the Eigin
Watet es, and are -four d on none others. Ihe
dust-excluder Will especially commend itself e
miners, railroad men, and others engaged in
out of-door employment.
The Elgin Watch branded "B. W. Raymond
q constructed with e,peeisi reference TO its US,
upon engines and moving trains. and the Com.
pany claim for il that IL is the best railroad
watch in the world. The following prominenr
railroad officials have gwen IN their hearty en-
dorsement Of commendEtion L. b. Phillips
Esq., President Lake shorc and Michigan South
ern r. Il Col. c. q. Hammond, Superirtepden
Union Pacific r. r.: RdsEsd IL. Williams, Gen
eral superintendent Pennsylvania h. K. Co. L
d. hucker, General Superintendent Erie K
K J NJ. Toucey, General Superintend, Mt Hud
son R.; G. L. Dunlap, General Super
intsndeut Chicago and North Western BY, an,
many otherr.
Lsdies DESTROYS of purchasing = handsome
strong, and correct tine piece will find the eie
gent watch bearing the trads mark of LADY
ELGlN" to he all that they de.ire. Inquire o
your jeWeler for the LADY ELGIN.
An Illustrated pamphlet, entitled "Mskip
Watches by Machinery by the late Albert D
Richardson, will be forwarded free of charge b,
sending sddross to
NATI0 TAL WATCH COMPANY,
l59 and l6l Lake Street, Chicago
No. l Maiden Lane, New York;
aug3l -deoiA weo--3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

The RrvEk.-Navigstion is about closed
for this season, which has been a very brisk
one, all along the river. The heavy draf,
boats are being Withdrawn from the uppper
trade on arriving at St. Louia.
The following boats are below now, and
will in all probability either be laid up or
run on the short line, between st. Louis and
keokuk: Redwing, Northwestern, Alex.
Mitchell, and Savanna.
The folio wing boats are still above, and
will probably be laid up on arriving st St.
Louis Minneapolis, Lake Superior, and
Mollie McPiks.
The Dubuque and Minnesota will be up
this week, and will also be laid up on their
return trip to St. Louis.
The Savanna brought down from Red
wing, a barge load of fine sand for the glass
works at this place. The sand obtained at
Redwing is said to be ofsuperior quality.
Capt. Davidson and staff, of the North
western Packet Company, removed their
personal effects, books, etc, from St. Paul
to St. Louis, some two or three weeks ago.
Next spring the headquarters of the North
western Company will be at ST. Louis. This
will naturally hurt the trade of St. Paul,
but i. viii facilitate the working of both
companies.
After this week, no freight will be re-
ceived at this point for up river ports.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

The CONCERT last evening was indeed q
treat, and those who failed to attend failed
also of hearing as fine singing as ever was
heard in this city. The Tyroleans we're
dressed in the picturesque costume of their
native land, and their native songs were
delivered with spirit The Fantasia Oh
the Either, by Prof. Gschwander, was very
well done. "The Art of Love" was well
played BY the German Dramatic association
OF Davenport. The solo on the Either with
bow by the Prot. wa encored, and his per
Torrance on . wood and straw instrument
was . good one, and deserving of notice,
Notwithstanding most Of the entertainment
was unintelligible to US, We were highly
with the whole affair.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Chemist to fully indorse ',B~arrett's"

A Sure Cure for q Fellon.-This We know
will be gladly received by oil our readers When
the soreness FIRST commences, or even when far
advanced, it can be relieved and entirely cured
by holding the fngeror part afflicted in Perry
Davis Pain Killer for half An hour. 1t has been
thoroughly tested, and proves a never-failing
remedy. A Fellon lie . troublesome thing, and
we would advise all so troubled to test the
remedy.
For sale by Chas. A. Benssr. Also, BY the
dealers In Family Medicine generally.
jsn22dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
1,722 IL.

OF course Mr.. Hswley, who ran for Con-
gress against Cable in the Quincy, Illinois,
District, will not claim his seat in the next
Congress, though elected by a small major
ity. The ground for this suspicion is his
own words in q speech at Grants party, in
which he said: ~ do not wish to be returned
to Congress unless by . larger majority than
l had in '68." In 1868 Hawley's majority
was 1922; in 1870 it was Al. If he goes to
the AID Congress it will be against his will
else he warps the truth.-Dauenport Dem
nnrUt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
DR.. II. OLlN.

The Eminent 0culist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Rock Island House, on
the first Saturday after the first Monday in
ing ell diseases of the Eye and Ear,
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Cataract, cross eyes, staphyloma, closure of the
~tsarduct, &c. French artificial eyes inserted
without pain. sep3-d&wly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

The Oyster Supper and Festival tonight
promises to be one of the features of the
season. The girls and boys of the school
have Iabored hard to make it a success, and
if it does not prove SO. the blame cannot be
be laid on them. The stock of useful and
ornamental articles made by their hands. is
astonishing, and their workmanship is very
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

Rollers Norwegian God Liver Oil is less OBJ.
jootionable to the taste and smell, it 10 NOR,
readily taken by delicate persons and children, IL
more easily assimilsted, and is productive OF
more immediate benefit than other kinds of oil
are
DR.. J. Marion Sims, says: "Por some years ]
had given up the use of Cod Liver Oil altogether;
but since my attention was called by DR.. sayre
to Peter Moller's Cod Liver Oil, / have prescrib
ed it almost daily, and have every reason TO BE-
perfectly satisfied with it," Sold BY Druggists
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

FEsTIyAL.-We would advise our citizens
to patronize the festival this evening to the
full extent of their purses, for it takes 8
heap of money to purchase 8 good piano,
and the pupils want no other kind. Go there
to night and see the happy faces of your
children, you that are parents young men,
If you want to see a lively picture gallery,
do not fail to attend, for some of the pretti-
est of the pretty girls of Rock Island attend
the High School,.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

CAMDES.-We have received Q batch of
news from this lively little burg through the
kindness of Geo. Dickson, of
which the following is BRIEF
synopsis Last evening, some forty
or fifty of the leading business men OF
Camden assembled at the Whitehead House,
for the purpose of discussing and prop osinR
q new name for that place. Several were
proposed aud duly discussed, after which
bsllotinr reralted in the unanimous choice
~ the name of Haven" Good one, Amt
II. We think so, almost as good As Csm>
den. A committee was appointed to prose-
cute the change of name in the proper
quarter, and the meeting adjourned.
The directors of the Watch factory were
GU, there yesterday, and located and stsked
out the works on the site donated by Mr..
Sears, namely the south side of Vandruff's
Island on the north end of Hakes, d
Gilmore's dam.
The directors also determined TO put in
the huke and water wheel, and TO make the
excavation for the works this winter, 80 that
in the spring work may be commenced on
the buildings at the earliest practicable mo-
ment. This is business surely, and speaks
well for the directors; shows that they are
determined TO give Camden the factory, and
that procrsstination is not in theirdictionary
There has been for some time hard feelings
on the subject of changing of location, but
now that the location is q settled fact those
feelings should be forgotten, and give place
to earnest work on the part of all for the
immediate benefit of the vicinity, not for
any particular locality. 1t
is a fact we'll known to
all that these works will amply remunerate
those engaged in it, and return an hundred
fold the funds invested. Let it then be made
known to the outside world that the people
of this vicinity are one in thought, word or
deed, where a public enterprise like this,
beneftting all, is concerned.
"The Rock Island Watch Factory, town
of Haven, or Camden, township B~lackhawk,
county OF Rock Island, State of Illinois,
Selahl The child is born and the wise men
call it Haven-while ordinary mortals
will call it Camden.
Hakes' & Gilmore's new saw mill, an en-
terprise of worth, saving to the farmers
eight miles of travel and the toll, which has
been busily engaged for the past few
months, in cutting up logs, has shut down
for the season.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Home Testimony.
GRAND LEDGE, EAros Co, Mich

GRAND LEpeE, EAroS Co, MICH,
August 9, 1859.
DR.. O. W Ro bsck-DesrS Sir For four years
was severely Aft icted with rheumatism, so that
was confined TO my house for a long time. Thu
doctors did me TO good, an / was a perfect Grip
pie. / procured some of your Scandinavian
Blood Pills and Blood Purifier from your gents
Messrs. Case d Turner, and they entirely cured
me. Wishing you the greatest success, l am
truly, yours, HESsY L.. THoMEs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

THE Dramatic Association of Davenport
have resolved to open the season with the
FIVE act play of "Evadne,'' and the farce of
Lend Ne Five Shillings." Success to
them but we fear thai FIVE shillings won't
20 very far among 80 many performers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

A GENTLEMAN writing from the far west
says 81 must have Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil in the house. 1t ia the best
family medicine for curing all kinds of pain
/ have found, and cost what it will l must
have it." And who blames the man Do
you use it. reader? ? For sale at Bengston's'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Just Received at a. Ia mbergers.
FuRS. FuRa. fuRs-

Four hundred sets for sale, from $3.50 to
$4,000 per set. All Wool Plsids at IS cents pei
yard. Water Proof at sl.o0 per yard. Alex.
snder Kids at Sl.25. Heavy yard Wide Muslin
at i24 cents. and other goods in proportion.
shawls, Cloaks, Hoods, Nubias, Flannels, and all
WOODEN goods sold less than have been sold q
any other house. Gents Garments made to
order in the latest styles, and . perfect fit guar
teed in all cases.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

THE Union continues to admit that in
timidstion was used to influence the Island
vote, but it has not a word to say about the
men who are being discharged form the
Island now that election is over and it has
no further use for their votes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Great antidots to Badness, "Barrett's'

TEE purest and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in
the world is Hazard & CAswel's, made on the
sea-shore, from fresh, selected livers, by Cas-
well, Hazard 4 Co., New York. 1t lie absolutely
pure aud street.. Patients who have once taken
il prefer it to all Others. Ply sicians have de-
cided it superior to any of the other oils in
market. febl6idt4s,w WISE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

LARGE BODIES MovE SLOWLY, conse.
quently Farrand's large stock of hats and
caps are not yet removed to his new store
Meanwhile he will serve customers at his
present stand. Those IN need of anything
in his line should call on him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
LOCAL TOLL Din.


To persons wishing to build this season, 1 Of,
fer thirty lots in my additions to the City Of
Rock Island. The first payment to be made in
one year, balance in three yearly payments will
| interest. -
sepl6-d2m BAILEY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17

B~LAoKBURN's stock of books of ell kinds,
from the INCEST bible issued, to the cheapest
primmer, is very full. His chromos are the
fines. delinestions Of nature, and he has, be-
sides. q general variety of goods that is
worth seeing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
Verdict given for Bsrrett's"

FOR MOTH PATCHES. FRECKLES 4 TAN
Use MOTH and FREOKLE LO-
T1ON," the only reliable and harmless remedy
known to science for removing brown discolora.
tons from the face. Prepared only by Or. B. c.
PERRY, 40 Bond street, n. Y, Sold by every
Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-17
p1MpIr ne nN TILE EsrE

For oomedones, black worms or grubs, pimply
eruptions, and blotohed Designations upon the
face, use Perry's Comedsne and Pimple Remedy.
1t contains no lead poison Prepared only by
DR.. B. c. Perry, Az Bond street, n. Y. Sold by
ali Druggists in Baltimore and elsewhere, and al
D0UGHERTY'S,
j~e13-d&v6m 1i43 ". Baltimore st.
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"SPALpING's GLUE" useful and true.

DoN'T dye, but use a bottle or two of that
Incompatible article known as NATURES
HAIR RESTORATIVE. 1t makes the head
feel SO good. Sold everywhere. See adver.
tisement.