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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-23
MORE SUGGESTIONS.

L think the suggestions of an old en-
glneer, in The ARGUS, are open to great
many objections. We have So hydrants
The least quantity of hose to be effective in
case of fire should be 100 feet at each
hydrant This would require 6, 300 feet of
hose at the hydrants. The box, to hold
100 feet Of hose, coiled around the hy-
drant, would be so large as to be nuis-
ance on the corners. Then suppose the
hydrants to be 800 feet apart and a fire
midway, none of the hose would reach un-
less you propose to have supply of span
ners on hand and borrow hose from the
other hydrants. This would take time
All that could be gained would be in case
of fire on the corner, or near it and
somebody got around with the keys to
open up, that is, taking it for granted that
the required pipes and nozzels are on hand
at each hydrant. Then suppose you have
extinguished fire, ,tthe thermometer 10 or
20 below zero, you are tired, wet, and
nearly frozen; the hose is coiled, half full
of water and in the morning frozen solid,
to be uncoiled if possible, and taken to the
hose housei and thawed out. | think it
better to leave things as they are for the
present.
Iwould suggest that our City Authori-
ties furnsah the necessary appartus, and
organize a good hook and ladder company.
Although our Water Works exceed our
most sanguine expectations and our fire
men are entitled to great praise for doing
as well as could have possibly been done
by any set Of men, under the circum-
| stances, and more than great many
would have done, with the thermometer
Is or 20 9 below zero, yet | think that,
with some good ladders, they could have
taken their pipe, on the front, up to the
second story windows, and extinguished
the fire of Saturday night with less water,
and one half the amount of labor.
l suppose others will think different, but
it seems to me absolutely necessary in or
der that our fire department may be as
effective as possible, that we have g
thoroughly equipped hook and ladder com.
pany. A CITIZEN
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Proprietors Oriental Laundry.

Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil is the
best thing ladies can use for their peculiar
pains; in headache, lame back, lame
shoulders, swelling of the limbs, and to
use for the children in colds, Group, hurts,
burns, and for any trouble with the stOm-
aeh or bowels. Use it freely.
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A Movement in Congress to Regulate Rail-
road Charges.

FROM the New York Herald.
Resolutions offered by Mr.. Stewart, of
Nevada, in the Senate, with regard TO regu-
lating rates of fare and transportation be-.
tween the States, and instructing the Com.
mittee on the Judiciary to inquire into
the authority of Congress on the subject.
have been adopted and referred to the
committee 1t is under the provision of
the Constitution which authorizes Congress
TO regulate commerce among the several
States that these resolutions were offered.
1t is to be hoped that the Judiciary Com
mittee will thoroughly investigate this
matter and propose the legislation needed
The railroads have grown to be stupend-
! Gus monopolies, and tax the people Of the
whole country and of all classes more
heavily than the Federal Government can
venture to tax them. A railroad that
costs twenty millions initiates its stock to
| forty, fifty or sixty millions, and then de-
mands fares from the travelling public
and rates of freight from our farmers
and merchants TO pay interest on the
inflated or watered stock This is more
burdensOme and iniquitous ttax than the
| Government imposes, and goes far to retard
the development and business of the coun-
| try The railroads, ike the great rivers,
are the arteries of commerce among the
1 States, and Congress has, no doubt, the
power to regulate their charges We
know Of no more important and necessary
measure than this of Mr.. Stewards S, which
! has been referred to the committee on the
! Judiciary, and we hope that Congress
Will act upon 1t at an early day.
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CHICAGO, March Is, lS7l.-Ke are
using Duryea Starch in our laundry and
find it to be the best article we can get
1t gives the finest finish, is the whitest
and most economical starch ever used by
us. f. JENNINGS Il Co.,
Pronrietors Oriental Laundry.
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BRANDRETH's PILLs.-In Diarrhoea, and all at-
fections of the bowels; in rheumatism, bilious
headaches and all bilious diseases; in bruises, rude
shakes from falls or otherwise; in costiveness in
wind and pains of limbs or bowels; in all these
cases they cure by taking out Of the system the
matters which produce the local disease. And they
do this safely and without any Inconvenience.
Braudreth's Pills are sold by all Druggists.
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KUNKEL 5 BITTER WINE OF IRON
Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is guaran-
teed TO cure the worse case of dyspepsia,
liver complaint, jaundiee, chronic or nerv-
Gus debility, disease of the kidneys, and
all diseases arising from disordered liver
and stomach, such as fullness of blood to
the head, acidity of the stomach, nausea,
disgust for food, fullness or weight in the
stomach sinking or fatulency at the pit of
the stomach, swimming of the head, hur-
ried or difficult breathing, futtering at the
heart, choking or sufocating sensations
when in lying posture, dimness Of vision,
yellowness of the skin, and for purifying
the blood and building up the system in
general
Price of the Bitter Wine of Iron, 81 90
every bottle guaranteed, or the money re.
funded. Beware of counterfeits, buy only
Kunkel's, take no other it is wrapped il
a yellow wrapper around, with the propri
etor's photograph on. All other is coun
terfeit. Depot 259 North Ninth street
below Vine, Philadelphia tGo there, ad
vice free l0-2ld&wly.
For sale in Rock Island by Smith 8
Bonney, and John Bengston.
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NOTHING LIKE IT.-We refer to Ma
TURE's HAIR RESTORATIVE, advertised in
another column. 1t is in one bottle, and as
clear as ice. No gum, no filth, no poison
Examine it See advertisement.
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Painting.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
A Stranger Breaks His Neck.

1t becomes our painful duty to record one of the
most distressing accidents that has occurred in our
city for some time. A. professional tumbler who
arrived In this city about two weeks ago from New
York City, while performing some Of his wonderful
feats last Thursday evening, before an admiring
and enthusiastic crowd that were around 4. krells
window, fell and broke his neck. Krell promptly
glued him together, and he can be seen performing
every day and night, together with the creeping
dolls walking dog, dancing figures mechanical
and hot air toys and host of other attractions, at
Il KrelPs Confectionery, Illinois street, where can
also be found the most complete assortment OF toys
fancy goods, baskets, the finest stock Of French
and American Candies west Of New York. Fresh
homemade candies, cakes pies and crackers every
day fresh stock of nuts, hgs, raisns, dates, lem
ons cocoanuts chestnuts and California pears.
Oysters and hot coffee served at all hours. Par
ties, suppers, wedding and ornamental cakes and
pyramids gotten up at short notice Sweet cider
BY the gallon. Cali early and avoid the rush at
Krells. 1OdSw
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THE BEST TEsT-The increasing favor
of DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder and
Special Flavorings, Lemon Vanilla, Or
ange, etc, is the best test of their quality.
They are indorsed by the best judges in
the country, that nothing of the kind yet
produced can compare with them in purity
and strength, A single test will satisfy
the most doubtful that their claims for SUI
periority are based upon real merit
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CHApPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples, ring worm, salt rheum, and 9th
er cutaneous affections, cured, and the
skin made soft and smooth, by using the
Juniper Tar Soap made by Caswell, Haz-
ard 4 Co, New York 1t is more conEen-
lent and easily applied than other RENE
dies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy
compounds now in use. m-t-weow,
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Congress must have its holiday-several
of them.but the poor laborers who are
waiting for several months must wait un-
til the leisurely Senate and House have
enjoyed themselves before they can get
their lawful wages. An appropriation bill
which contains an item providing for the
payment of labOrers on Washington streets
is delayed in Congress it is likely to go
over the holiday recess and meantime the
poor men are long in arrears with butcher
and baker. grocer and landlord Congress
waits, dawdles, and proposes to take its
vacation with the bill pending. This is
wrong; and just such thoughtless conduct
gives the laboring man color of reason
for considering the law-maker to be his
natural enemy and oppressor.-N Y
Tribune
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Great Saving in Coal.

TWITCHELLS .Draught Regulator can be ap-
I piled to any sort OF Stove or heater-saves from
i to i Of the Coal by utilizing all the heat pro-
duced, and secures a constant, even temperature,
with less than half the trouble in keeping fires On
exhibition and for sale at Harris Tea Store. Teas
at reduced prices, free Of duty. diff
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A. B. SPTNNEY, Manager,
SO Perry ST., Davenport, Iowa

To whom all orders for tickets be directed.
NJ or bv
REMEMBER, LOTTERY SWTNDIE, permanent
bona fde mpecd by
in 70 nrcoYer COS of fconcer
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Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
y at the City Council Room, until noon
SATURDAY, DEC. s9TH, 1872
where plans and specifications may be seen for the
construction OF two frame Hose Carriage Houses
one in the First Ward and one III the Fourth Ward,
to be completed by Feb. 10th, 1873, subject to the
approval Of the Committee appointed by the City
Council. For further information apply to
THOMAS MURDOCH, Mayor,
AID j. Ii DRAITON, Comm.
- r. LLOYD.
Rock Island, Dec 18th, 1S72.-dtd
Union copy.
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From lands end TO lands end, that all may read,
and reading, believe, that for the countless mil
lions who are on the road TO untimely grave
with bilious complaints there is but truly great
and reliable remedy and that is
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CONCERT
TO BE GIVEN
Burtis Opera House, Davenport, Iowa,
On Christmas Eve, 1872.

ticket holders
desirable
Official lists OF winning numbers will be published in The Davenport
Milwaukee Sentinel Dubuque Herald and the St Paul and Omaha
Leavnworth well all the principal where
tickets sold
Bank, Davenport, Iowa
confidence
Nc o
Tickets win be furnished those who apply first for them and early app
will advisable
If tickets found the principal book and stores or hotels in
order direct the Manager.
VILLAGES MUSIC
Third Brady.
Rock by Winon, Office News Stand.
full particulars address,
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Dress Making !

kHISS. SULLIVAN receives regularly from Chi
WI cago ali the latest styles Of Patterns etc. fors
Dress Making. She has also secured the services
OF Miss VAIL, a frst-class trimmer from the Cele-
brated establishment Of Madame Ribot St Louis
Shop over DOn's Stove Store. g26d3m
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Agricultural Meeting.
SATURDAY, !AxuAsy 4rE, 1878,

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ROCK ISLAND
| County Agricultural Society are hereby notified
to meet at their ofiiee at the Fair Ground, on
SATURDAY. JANuAsy xTE, ls7s,
At o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose of electing q
President Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and
Five Directors; also for the transaction Of such
other business as may be deemed for the best in
terest OF the Society o. j. DIMCK, Pres't.
]. FRANK CONWAY, Secsy
December Q, lsT2.-dtd
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DR.. G. N. BELDING,

ALL DENTAL OPERATIONS PERFORMED AC-
n eor6ing 10 the most approved principles. Office
in Hulls Block, cor. Illinois and Washington Sts.
S-l6dtf
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Dentists.
DR., J. W, Stark, Dentist.

0ooMs NEXT DOOR TO THE TELEGRAPH OF
4 fee, Illinois street. Rock Island All kinds OF
Dental Work done in the most approved styles.
Charges reasonable.s ~ 6-17dtf
New-York tribune., 1872-06-07
CAN WOMEN STANDl

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: We women must have seats IN the
ladies' cabins peacaby II canif not in selfdefense
will take them Nature making US tho weaker sex, mas
also laid upon the great burden OF maternity past
present and prospective She has given us small feet as
base with figure widening upward, In top fashlOh'
Custom precludes wearing broadsoled, low-heeed
shoes thus adding an impedment which will continue
while men admire and toast the pretty foot Indoor me-
and modern luxury taken all firm muscle from the
spinal column and we can't stand. As the top Keeps
upright only by revolving, maintain position only
in walking otherwise sit, or lie. or sway from SIDE
to side range OF physical disabilities unfelt by mas
cune humanity. renders standing a torment TO many
women and no one need wonder at the "lost temper
which one OF your correspondents complains Of; his
case is far from solitary. Many a wife could sadder
tales unfold OF suffering and danger from this standing
grievance remedy must be sought. and can be FOUND
temporarily men must stand when women want the
seats in ladies' cabins. and, standing mediate on
the solution OF this problem Every man likes 10 soc ms
mother wife, and sisters comfortably sitting, ana AZ Is
simply for all to practice the Golden Rule. Men are
called selfish but think rather that they are thought
less and ignorant OF necessities. Let mothers teach
ing their young thankulness for the blessing OF
health and strength add lesson OF consideration for
those less happily endowed and life will be made easier
for all ANOTHER WHO SUFfEKs'
Nec York, Nav y, 1571.
New-York tribune., 1872-06-07

than usual this season. and not but he d0ea
even more than usual TO deserve It, The orchestra IL IN
most admirable condition. and various little changes
have been made in the hall.
Mr.. Maretzek has engaged for the Fall season
Of Italian opera the baritone Bellin who was here Few
years agOan excellent artist whom shall be glad TO
welcome again. Mr.. Santey has made up his mind TO
return, and will perhaps join the Tamberlik troupe
Mr.. L0ring b. Barnes, President of the Han
del ana Haydn Society OF Boston has published hs an
prosperity of the association We learn from this d0cu-
mcnt that the Society will take part In the Jubilee IS
10 sing the whole of Handlers "Israel in Egypt" with
hoeXcepOn perhaps OF some OF the solos The choruses
In this OraOTO, most admirers OF Handel know, are
nearly all double, and the second chorus will be sup
Piled by the Salem, Lynn, and Jamaica Plain Societies,
all OF which have been trained under Mr.. Zerrahn.
Lucca's greatest successes in London this
have been in the cuTOusy contasted operas OF
Fra DavolO" and "LAfricaine." The AHen0um,
which chary of praise says Of her performance in the
latter work mo Seitd have ever abroad, ana
not few have witnessed in the part can approach
Madame Pauline Lucca From first to last-when Sekd
before the Council in Lisbon down 10 the death under
the ManCeni1a tree-hcr acting Is consistent, feeling,
ana powerful aud her singing Of the love duet with
IdScO in the fourth act and of the in the finale IS
on par with the efforts of the greatest of artists
Mr.. Santley made his reappearance in Lon
don, after his return from the United states at con
cert in St Jamess Hall on the 2lst ut The DdB Ne~s
says: " Mr.. Sankey's programme offered many ana
varied attractions, and several OF emnence be-
sides his own; but OF course his temperance after 80
long interval the event OF the evening 10 WhOh
the chief interest attached. His first entry ON the pat
form the signal tor such an enthusiastic ana pro
longed greeting as must have convinced nun that
absence has rather enhanced than diminished the 1ec0
lection of his high and versatile merits III opera ana ora
tOriO, and a concert singer" He sang Ruddler
than the Cherry" 1.-THE HeOman's wedding song wal
lace's "Bell-ringer," and BOyCes Hearts Of Oak"
Among the artists who cOOperated with him were Car
lotta Patti Florence Lancia Madame Norman Neruda,
Mr.. Charles Halle. Mr. Maurice strakosch, and Mr.. Lind
New-York tribune., 1872-06-07
THE COLLAR LIST INCREASED.
fhs EditOr Of The Tribune.


SIR Several additions may be made to your
mention Of the subsidized Grant organs in the interior
and western part of our State For example in Orleans
County the only two Republican papers are The Orleans
American published and edited by Henry A. Bruner
Postmaster at Albion and The Medina Tribune edited
by John A. Gates, Postmaster at Medina-both owing
their appointment to Freeman Clarke, NJ. c.. who has
expectations being appointed Secretary OF the Treas
ury under Grant and failing OF that Is already cand
date for reelection TO Congress. Mr. Freeman Clarke
and his two sons L. w. Clarke and f. ID. Clarke,
controlling interest in The Rochester Democrat and +. T.
Rev. editor of The Rochester ErpreSs also owes his ap
pOntment and continuance in office Collector OF In
terna Revenue to Mr. Freeman Clarke VI. C. And these
comprise all the old Republican papers in this Congress
District so that It only the literal truth TO say that
every Republican newspaper In this district controlled
by a Grant Oflce-hoder. Thank God they cannot
altogether control the free and Independent people OF
this district which predict, Will give 1000 majority Tor
Greeley and Brown. K. I. L
Albion, orleans Co., n. y, June {, 1872.
New-York tribune., 1872-06-07
DRAMATIC NOTES.


Mr. Edwin Booth acted in Troy, last week.
Miss Lotta will sail for England on the 18th
Of June.
The San Francisco Minstrels are at the st.
James Thcater, Boston.
Janauschck will act at the Globe TheateT,
IN Boston. on the ION OF June.
Miss Leclercq seems TO have met with much
favor from the public OF San Francisco
Mrs. Laura Leclair Phillips has been en-
gagged for the Boston Globe Theater, next season.
The widow of the late d. B. Clarke, the
well-knOwn actor and manager, is 10 have benefit.
Mr. c. w. Tayleure has written a play, for
Mr. b. G. Rogers, Buffalo comedian called "Uncle
Joseph"
The season at the Fifth Avenue Theater will
terminate Oh the 18th OF june when the treasurer Mr. A.
Appleton. takes a benefit.
MIR. Sidney WOOllett reCted LOngfelOw's
poem of The COurtshD Of Miles ctandlsh, Oh Nednes-
DAY evening, at the fremont Temple in Boston.
The fact that a Frenchman, of the name Of
Beot wrote the play Of Article Al" appears have
escaped the attention OF the Boston newspapers.
Mr.. Harvey DOdwOrth, it is stated, will lead
the Band al the Fifth Avenue Theaer next season,
Cecding Mr. StOepcl-whO becomes Musical DIRECTOR at
the Grand Opera House.
Miss Griswold, who acted at the st. James
Theater under the management OF Nh. James steele
Mackayc has been engaged In the new company OF the
Union square Thester, for next season.
Andrew Cherry's old play of "The Soldiers
Daughter" IN Boston, one night last week, al
the Globe Theater This piece dates back TO 1904 when
10 was FIRST actedat Drury Lane, London. Edwin For
rest bis early DAYS, used 10 act Young M0gOi III TINS
comedy aud in tstume 10 fayOre; but II seems TO
have survived It's popularity The Boston revival was
IA
New-York tribune., 1872-06-07
MILK ADULTERATION.
ACTION OF THE ST. LOUIS AND NEWARK
AUTHORITIES.


Tho oourse of THE TRIBUNE in exposing the
dulraons Of milk and taking upon itself the task which properly
belonged Department has been initiated by me 81 Lo'
Tu<s which lately reporters to visit the sWl stables oi a'
city, to collect samples milk which we're subsequently submitted
10 the city chemist for analysis
The forthcoming report Byson the st. Louis DAIRY inspector
there 3 dae in the city and that 2 OF these n
cows are fed on sops gran $3.50 are led on '"
All grain; while Of the 1880 gallons OF milk oDneo
dae 983i gallons obtained from cows fed on '" ana
366l gallons from other material The city chemist Dr.
Dean shows that principal article aduratOn used water and
that the kmsn Of that ey have not attained to Of
the contents Of the caus satisfied for tire most part With the
hyiran and pump
reporter following the example set by THE IRiSuSE
representatives early hour Of morning last week started CUT
equipped full Of hafpnt bottles upon tour Of amateur
milk inspection chemical analysis Of the specimens collected de-
yeope substantially facts revealed by The TRIBUNE
The milk was invariably found to aduerated robbed entirely Of
cream visit paid BY the 70 the sg stables also showed
condition OF affairs almost Iaety that found by THE TRIBUNE
reporter on his wiabes OF Brooklyn TR< TINES siy
10 commenting the subject:
ct ia too late now to talk the baneu upon and
Of their diet only too well known that the deaths OF babes ana
children years age per Of the mortality Of
b tv obers 40 remarkable r It's health and excellent sanitary
condition There weread and experienced phyaan m ~
6%s S3' a4d Ga s p1 la to ot us s' S fearful oyf
among the little is 10 great degree to be attributed"
Of this inspection and exposure the Health Board gave
immediate orders to have the use Of sw discontinued
declared public Euance and ls Of
these have been sbsted.
In neghbohng Of Newark have also been taken to
suppress adneaon Of milk After The TRIBrSE exposures a
pare Newark newspapers commented the facts reported and
ured upop the autbone, the necessity OF taking such would
n before e Common last meeting and ordinance
,lg ,n9 S m % members Of e Police Department we're also
tuete through the Chief OF Police to arrest all such persons ana re-
ton deferred until the next meeting Of the Council