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The Placer herald., 1871-06-10
NUMBER AZ.
Story Of a Chew VI T0bacco.

The Chicago Evening Post relates an ex-
trao,dinary caseof detection Of mail robber
through the latter's use Of plug tobacco. "A
registered letter was forwarded to ChicSee.
which ought to have contained Eve one lun-
dred dollar bills. When the cnvelope wss
opened the money was missing. Tue mat
ter was placed in the hands Of au experienc.
ed and skiIlful detective. The envelope had
arrived intact at Chicago, and 10 all appear
ances had not been tmpered with M the
least There was not the slightest clue ~
the robber, and the detective finally aband-
oned the matter in despair Of success. But
one day, from what motive he did not him
self realize at the time, the officer took tlse
enve 'ope. soaked it in water and carc.u'ly e.
v.d the portion " here the sealing p,otcsa
had been elected BY the assistance Of a
microscope he found that small particles of
plug tobacco still adhered to the paper, and
from this fact becaune Convinced that who
ever wet the mucilage Of the envelope had
used that description of the weed. Here,
then, was found faint clue upon which the
investigation might be continued. He de-
termined in the first place to ascertain If any
of the offices through which the letter hHa
passed used tobacco OF that description.
Office after Office was visited, from Chiu,go
to the locality where the letter was irst
mailed, but in not one of these was there
single person who masticated anything hut
"hne cut" lie arrived at the last offirc
with Il faint heart, fully convinced that ,be
last clue by which to cntrap the guilty party
had utterly failed in its accomplishments.
The postmaster was an old Acquaintance
and friend of the detective. He was an up
right, respectable citizen, was loud in his
denuncation of the crime, and regretted with
manifest sincerity that the culpri, could not
be brought to justice. The Chicago official
had not the slightest suspicion in the direc-
ton of this honest postmaster; but no had
asked go many for "a chew, that the habit
had grown upon him, and, addressing tia
worthy p. NJ by name, he said:
"Nill you give mo Il chew of tobacco J"
"Realy," was the reply, III don't think
have any tobacco tlat you would use. r
nerer use anything bm plugi n
The detective was dumbtounded. That
respectable man whom he had known for
years, and who main. .a'ned q character
among his neighbors above rSpfalSe:sys
the only man in all the offices through ~0s6ks
the letter had passed, who che, ed plug sSH
bacco; the person who sealed tue envelope
used the article; consequently the convictipn
unwillingly forced itself upon the officers
mind that his friend was the thief He be.
lieved the postmaster to be guilty and acting
upon this belief at once informed that func-
tonary that he was his prisoner. His resi-.
dence was then searched, and after every
crcvice and corner had been examined with
ont finding any money the officer was about
to leave, when spying upon the parlor table
daguerrcotype case, he took it up and found
carefully folded within five one hundred dol
lar bills. -
The postmaster is now in the State Prison
working out penalty assessed for the crime.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

YE HAVE THEM ALWAYS WIru You
As you sit at your glowing hearth tonight,
and the wind whistles all around your
d yelling in search of chink to enter-as
the soothing heat radiates through every
corner of your CHEEKY apartment, and you
realize that there's no place like home aud
its comforts, bo little charitable to your
less fortunate fellows. Think Of the poor
who suffer in their novels. And not only
think Of them, but send them q bushel or
txo Of coal, and tell them to come over and
get some more when that's gone. Half the
world don't know how the other half live
This is the substance of Christs sermon on
the Mount reduced to every day practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
Read This.

Berlin, Ris. }, January l4th, 1871.
DR.. Z. CLAEENcE PRIcE,-Desr Sir,
learn with pleasure that you contemplate
offering your Blood Enrieher ss a specific out
side Of your practice. l have for some time
though you ought to do SO, in justice to suffer-
ing and Ofttimes humbugged public, who cannot
fail to appreciate as soon as they come to know
its merits I have taken this remedy myself, as
have several members Of my family, and with
the best results in every case. restoring wasted
energies, and tssulating and building Up the
the system hen other remedies had failed 60
produce the desires results. Tou are at liberty
to refer to me as endorsing your ella ms for this
remedy. Very truly yours,
I. L. TERRY,
Editor CouTant, Berlin, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

The PosT OFFICE NUIsANcE.-A prom
inent Republican suggests that the aide
walk in front Of the post Office is the dirt
lest piece of plsnking in the city of Rock
Island. II hasn't been swept off since
January FIRST, 1871, and probably won't be
until January 6rss 1872. To-day it was
covered with snow, and worse than usual.
As Hsverstick gets better paid for doing
nothing than any man in town, he might
afford to attend to such little matters now
and then. He gets big salary from the
government, keeps an incompetent and in
sufficient force Of clerks, and generally en-
deavors to make oil the money he can out
of the institution without rendering an
equivalent. He is a fourth-rate fraud, and
ought to be made get out there and shove
of the sidewalks himself. He possesses
Just about the necessary mental cslibre re-
quisite to the handling of broom or scoop
shovel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

BRIDGE PRoGREss-Tbirteen cars oil
bridge iron have arrived since Saturday,
making twenty that have been received
within 9 week.
Most of the iron for spans and 4 is now
on hand, and workmen will soon be erect.
ing No. 3. A large portion of the material
for the draw span is on the island. and ia
being placed on the draw pier for convent.
ence in case the temporary connection with
the island should be swept away.
Supsrin,e ndent Wrenshall is haviog sever
al ice-breAkers built for use above the false
work of span No. A They are formed Of
strong timbers, are to be sbeathed aud sunk
in the current, in close proximity. 1t is
thought they will break and tern the float
ing ice away from the false wcrk-snd SO
allow the work to proceed till solid Zoe re-
leases the iimbers from danger.
THAT grim old soldier, Sherman, tele-
graphs Sheridan.-YOur course during and
after the Chicago FIRE is fully approved
RGdicdl paper.
Such grim old soldiers" es these two
are the fellows Who babilually prepare a
people for the heel of the Oppressor Mexi-
co and the mougrel nations of South Ameri-
CO have many such.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

CASE OF ISsAxITY.-Tbe County Cour;
this morning iupAnnelled a jury, before
which Caroline J. Peterson Swedish by
birth appeared, for examination on the
charge Of insanity. Application was pre-.
ierred BY Rev. J. s. Beuzon, Of Moline'
where she resides. The jury decided that
the charge was well founded. The verdict
and other papers have been forwarded to
j Jacksonville, and if there are still vacant
Accommodations ct the Asylum, Caroline
will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

A SATISFACTORY APPOINTMENT - The
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific folks have
just completed q, Geneseo, extensive stock
yArds-a middle resting aud feeding place
for the immense lots Of cattle it transports.
These Yards cover several acres, and have
every facility fer watering feed in al load
ing cattle. To take charge of this large
establishment and superin,end it's operations
the company has selected our Hawk-eye
acq uAiDtSncs, Col. John GAliigau. Re has
taken up his abode at the scene Of his new
duties, and every body is Satisfied with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

YE GAY GAMBoLIER.-Ye poker season
draweth nigh, and ye gay Gamooher pre-
pAreth for his little BIZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

THE RAILRoADs-0ur railroad men
we're bothered yesterday. A passenger
tram on the Western Union road got off the
track above Savanna, while three passen-
ger cars Oh the G.. Il. /. & P. road insisted
on doing the same thing up at Geneseo last
evening. The mails were considerably de-
lAyed in both instances. No body hurt, so
far AZ we have been able to learn. JACK
Frost has just given all the roads asolldify
ing that goes goes far ahead of any stone
ballAs, ever invented, and we will probably
hear no more Of such operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

OYSTER SUPPER-The ladies of the
Christian church will give an oyster supper
and concert on Thursday evening next,
t23d inst, at their church and lecture
room.
The concert vii, be free to all, and good
supper will be furnished for one dollar. No
other charge will be made. The ladies de.
sire to realize some profit from this enter
'ainment, and promise to sll e pleasant
evening and a rare treat in the way of well
cooked and choice eatabes. All SD 1uld 70.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

The STYLES During the coming winter,
very tell slender men who wish to 20 to mas
qusradss, will keep in style by ehslkiog
their heads and passing themselves off as
billiard cues. II this don't suit, braid your
legs and pass for vhiP-lSshes. lfneither of
these are Just the thing, get sassy" have
your heads punched, and call Yourselves
darping needles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

BACK AGAIS.-ospt Cotton, Of the Rock
ford depot, was quite i'll a week or so ago,
and was taken home to his wife aud family.
To-day he resumed his knife and fork at the
Rock Island House. with his accustomed
energy and ability. He occupies his old
place adjoining the Court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

THE COMMANDERS House. - Col, Flaglev,
will move his family into the msgnif cent
residence which Uncle Sam has provided
for the commandapt of Rock Island Arsen-
ninety Thousand dollars, and is probably
the most superb mansion ia the West Some
people may think the building Of such
house for the Commander for mere living
purposes, e1trsysgsnce on the part OF the
government, but it must be remembered that
it is not intended for the comfort of the
Commander alone. One Of these days Pre-
sident and Cabinet Army Committees of the
House and Senate, the General of the Army
and other dignitsries, as we'll as men high
in position IN foreign governments, will be
visiting the island. They must have stop
ping place while here, and it is with refer
ence TO the accommodation of just such Wis
| itors that Gen. Rod oman planned the house,
and Congress appropriated money for 1t. 1t
is really grand in outward appearance its
interior is arranged in q manner the con
! venience Of which cannot be surpassed.
Nothing is gsody-but everything is con-
structed of the best material, By The best o.
mechanics. When furnished, it will he com.
Portable sad elegtut. Il is simply heCom.
ing residence for thu comm>ndant Of what
in less tlsn decade. will be the greatest
arsenal in the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
NpHyog1s DEgIsiEY

II ITd its gloomy attendants. low spirits,
~ dsprssslo involuntary emissions, loss
0! semen, spsrnatarrhosa, loss OF power,
dizzy head, loss OF memery, and threaten Cd
impot.ncs and imbscility, find sovereign
cure ia HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC 70. TWEETy-EI9ET Com
posed Of tho wost valuable MIDI and potent
curativos they strike ct once at tbs root Of th .
matter, zone up the system, arrest the dis
charges, sud impayt yisor snd energy, life and
vitality to the entire man. They have cured
hoasands of eases Price. s. per package Of
FIVE Ooxes Aza large - vial, which is very in
persant to obstinate OF old cases, or 81 Ter sin
gle box. Said By ALL bragg lists, aud sent
by mail on receipt Of price. address. HUMPH-
REYs' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDI-
CINE CO., 56k BRoApwAY, New YoEK.
Chas A Bsnser aad C, spidel, Agents for
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

A FEw QUEsrIoNs,-Are you fond OF
select OySters, boned turkey, roast chicken,
&C., &C., with salad and trimmings ?"
If so, crafty your appetite and contribute
$l.OO to . good cause by attending the sup
per to be given BY the ladies OF tie Chris
tan Church on Thursday evening next A
6ne concert of vocal and instrumental music
freq 10 all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

RETURNED Mayor Buford and
family, alter passing month or more in
the genial sunshine of old Kentucky, among
the tried and true friends Of other days, ar
rived home last evening. They have had g
pleasant time, but are not sorry to see
Rock Island once again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
wadsworth g. Parsons,

Just received by express, Oriental Closking,
Fleecy lined Pique, Paisley shawls. Silk Cloak
ing velvots, Ve.vetesng, GipparO Laees. Real
Lase Collars and Handkerchief. Also the best
line OF Dress Goods in this city, consisting of
oretonss, Epilingles, BiArritz, Cashmsress Satin
De Ckeen. Irish Poplins, Black and Fancy Silks,
and piles Of other goods. Anything you bay Of
Them they will guarantee 10 be good or refund
the uonsv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

YE GAY GAMBoLIER.-Ye poker SCISSOR
draweth nigh, and ye gay Chandelier pre-
psrsth for his little biz
With Kings and Qussns rs " ell as Kn1ves,
ie Gambolisr doth Deal:
he lives on Stakes aud doth not care
Aught for ye public veal.
Full oft ye merrie 1anbolier
In ye gay attire is seen;
Ae sportive cuss doth love to play
And gAmbol on the green.
He fain doth Cat, he loves ys Chips,
When he TO balls doth GO,
be bls-shuffle is for him,
le Break down for his toe.
No winds appAi yo Gambolisr,
For winds ne doth n OF reck
For he 10 ever on ye Seize,
And traveller OF ye Deck.
le CHANDELIER doth ever speak
Like Hamlet, by yecSrdj
soldier he who servsth not,
Save onye Piqust-guard
Ever ye sWifter passeth he,
fe more he lags behind,
And exc more sharply doth he See
When he is Going Blind.
When Death doth Call, and rakes his Pile,
No panic doth he feel,
He shuffles off his mortal coil,
And cutteth for ye Dell.
And now around ye jolly town,
With stamps about MS clothes
Three Of him loaf of high renown
To shake beneath ye nose
OF every bully sporting man
Ye little fond gazele-
From Texas far they lately came
Aud know ye business well.
And all ye frsky betting chaps
That want to raise ssme tin,
Just try hsnd or two, you know,
And rake the money in--(A horn.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
DR.. Judson's Dead shot Worm CANDY.

In numbers there is safety. It was upon this
HrinoiPls that The formula of JUDsos's Mous-
TAIE AERs PILLS wac prepared. DIR. Judsos,
intending to spend fortune in advertising his
pills, subm tied hIs Eeciss to the revision Of the
most Intelligent and learned physicians Of the
age, and the result ia simple but most efheas
cions moe lcine-ths JBpsos's kouRrAlS BEnB
Pills. Teey purify the blood, remove all OBJ
str0etions' cleanse the akin Of all pimpIes and
otohes, ana are perfectly sur. and safe In their
operation. The JuDses's MOUNTAIN HAAS
Pulls cure Billiousness, Female irreru aritie.,
Headache, and many Of the diseases arising
froa impure blood AMI dersnged d gession.
Use the Judson's Mou tain Hssb Pulls an
sheR yea hare proved their virtae recommend
hem to your frieOds They are both sugar
osted and plain. Fer sale ovsry where
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
sTNAMBRxPR.

New YORK.. Cork and Liverpool. New full
powered steam ships. ths siI largest in the world
oCEAEIC, AHTARTIC, REPUBLIC,
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRIATIo.
5000 tons burden-a, 600 h. p. each.
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on rAursdAys, calling ct Cork Hsr-
Dor each way.
: From che white Star Dock, PAvOhniG Ferry,
Jersey City.
Passenger accommodations (for all olasses) IN
rlvAlsd, combining safety, speed and comfort
Saloons, stAto-roOms, smoking room and bath
Eooms in midShip section, whore least motion 10
felt
Surgeons and stsvArdsIsss accompany these
steamers.
RStss-sAlOOn, $50 10 gold. st-ersgs $50 in
currency. Those wishing TO send for friends
frsu the old country can nov obtain Storage,
prepaid certificates. t23, currency. PAsssn ers
booked 20 or from all parts Of AmsrisA, Paris,
Hamburg, NorWsy, Sweden, India, Australia, &C
Excursion tickets granted al lousst rAtes.
Drafts from u upward.
For information apply at the oompAuy'S Office
No. 10 Broad way, New York. J. H. SPARKS,
Agent. oot27 -d& VAN
wsN.JAIvIs, Agent At Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

TIE BEsr Tonic OF lRox.- Phosphorus &c d
cAiisays, known as FerrO- PhoaphEted Elixir of
CslisAya Bark. The iron restores color to the
blood, the phos lhoras renews waste Of the nerve
tissue, and the calisAya gives a nstural health
full tone to the digestive organs, thereby curin &
dyspepsia in its various forms, wakefplness, gem
SRA debility, depression of sphits; Also, the best
preventive against fever and agus. 0pe pint
contains the virtues Of one ounce Of ealisaya,
and one tsaspoOnful, grain OF iron and phos-
pherus- Manufactured only by Caswell, Hazard
1 % successors to Csswen, Mack 4 Co.. New
York. Sold by Druggists.
feb77iwed thu dweor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

Lyon do not feel well you send for doctor
he calls upon yea, locks wise, sorA Wis 80 ss
hieroglyphics upon piece of paper which you
take to drug store and there pay 80 cents %
81 %, besides tho ctor,s fee, for remedy
nine times out Of ten not half 80 good as Dr.
Aorse's Indian Ro Pills, which costs but rs
cents per box. Do you think she former the
best, because you pav the most for iti nysu
do, we advise you t. use, just rs an expert
M mt, sha horse's Indian Root Pills. They
are prepared from formula, pronounced BIZ
the most learned physicians of our country, to
be the best and most universal of family me-
dicinss. The Morseis Indian Root Pills cure
HeAdache, Liver 90 @plsint Indigestion, Dys-
Pepsia, Female irregularities, a.. aud are put
u BETH ugAf-soated sud plain Give sssn e
sini ssld ~ ell dealers saaa4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

IT simpossibls to please everybody, yet
NOrmsn's ohalybeate Cough Syrup gives
81 most universal satisfaction. Sold by W.
G.. Morris, Agent, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

CATARRH cured in the shortest time ana
at the less. expense by a box Of Durno'
Caiarrh Snuff Call for 10 at oil leading
drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

NoRMAN's Universal Magic Liniment
never fails to cure the worst cases Of ko-
era morbus in from two to twenty minutes
For sale by W. @. Morris, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

Chronic chills, ole of the most distressing
complaints, can be efectually cured by the
persistent use OF Norman's Chaly beAte
Tonic. W. G. Morris, Agent, Moline, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

Ask your drugsi.. for !NOrman's Asus
Pills and take no other. They will surely
cure YOU. For sale BY W. g. Norris
A ven,. Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

A NEw IDEA.-The latest thing is q
Bible with the names of the books printed
on the edge, so that If a particular book
is wanted, one can open at the place ct
once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
Temple Of Esnor.

Rock Island Temple Of Honor No Il, meets
every Thursds, evening, End Social Temple No.
5, every Tuesday evening AT : O'Clock. st odd
ellowE BAL, c. n. kINsk Wet.
BrsSrH W R. aecCo df
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

HIGnEsr cash prices paid for old iron
brass, copper, etc., ss the Rock Island Iron
Works. BABcooK, BREADY a FLEMING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
MeEicai.

Attention is called to the advertisement of DR..
Bohannan, of ST. Louis, No. His repRtstion ia
that of one of the most suoosssfal physicians ia
his speciality Ia the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
L. WOLF

Cotton and Wool Goods, Furs, etc, at Coat
Price
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

MANY deaths from consumption result.
from carelessnsss in taking cold Normans
Chalybeate Cough Syrup will relieve Won
Sold BY W. G. Morris, Agent, Moline, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
HELEN OF TROY.
From DIR. GoURAUD's LIBRARY OF ROMANCE

FROM DIR. GoURAUD'S LIBRARY OF ROMANCE.
The third, Malvina, was a haught donna,
But lovely as the skies e'er looked upon s.s 3
Der red lips curied with scorn--and on nay
Her blacs eyes blazed like diamonds in the
sun,
Whene'er flush of anger came upon her
And, sooth to say, quite often there was one !!
Erect in stature IS majestic Juno,
(The wife OF Jupiter, as and you know
A clear, white, smooth and brilliant skin can
always be had by using Gouraad's Oriental
Cream, the great magic besuti6er, known to
every fashion able circle. Goarauds haiiuH Medi-
Gated Soap, is certain cure for all blotches PIN
ples and spots on the skin. Thous ands use it
and have the fairest complexion that is admire
bly, contrasted and set OF by head of rich,
silky, glossy, md redundant hair, produced BY
using Gouraud's wonderful Medieated Hair Re
storoties. "silken moustsche' is certainly an
ornament TO gsntlemans upper lip. especially,
if his lips have been Hinged with Gouraud's mag
niicent and permanent Liquid Rouge but an
incipient m oustache and imperial on the lip and
chin Of q lady IL absolutely frightfuf! A single
application Of Gouraud's m agcsl PoHdre Subtle
! Is all sufficient completely to extirpste the nui
sance. Gourauds Hair RestoratiUe is al in l.
valuable preparation { forcing the hair to grow
on bald places, prevent its falling out aud turn
ing prematurely grey, and making wiry, stiff.
stubborn hair soft, silky and glossy. GoErdud's
Lily White is ah innocent preparation for reals
ing delicate wilderness and smoothness to the
skin. GasTaud's instantaneous Liquid Hair Dye
is the only article which will change red or gray
hair in few minutes
Bear IN mind that thu genuine preparations OF
DR.. FBLIX GoUaAuO, can be had AZ his oil d
established Perfumsry Depot, No. 4s, Bond
street, New York, and at Bsngston's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22
Notice.

TEE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
= fally inform his friends and old customers,
thst he will again open his Msai NJ rkst on
S.lsans street., In Rock Island, on next Friday,
ev. iV'h, 1871, wi choice lot Of Meat OF
90 sind, whlsA he win sell at the lowsst liv.
pnoSs; FRANK ZIPs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-22

Ladies who nre suffering from certain com
plants, known only to females, should at once
get DR.. Velpau's Female Pills. They produce a
most charming sfeot. Sold by al Drug ists