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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-28
Rock Island, Alton and St. Louis
Railroad f!crrr.~~,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THr AN.
" nlal meeting Of the Stockholde7s Of the Roek
Island, Alton St Louis Railroad COMPANY win
pe neid ~ the Office OF the Rockford Rock Island
Island, on Wednesday the 18th day of January N
d. 1873, at IL O'Clock noon -
.s,n... JAMES r. YOUNG,
'%1v"sa President.
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New YEAR CALL CARDs.-A large va
riety Of beautifully designed cards for
printing for New Years calls, can be seen
at Tue ARGUS counting room, also speci-
mems of new and beautiful type for print
ing the same THE ARGUS Office has new
err yet been beaten in nice job printing,
and don't intend to be. Gentlemen who
wish anything in this line are respectfully
invited TO call
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Cures without Sneexiug.

As g TRoCHE POWDER Is pleasant to the taste
ana never nanseates when swallowed instantly ayes
10 the throat ana vocal organs Delicious Sensation
OF GOODNESS and Comfort Is the best voice tonic IN
the world. Try il Safe, Reliable and only as cents
Sold by Druggists, mailed free Address
COOPER, WILSON & co, Preprietors,
Philadelphia.
Van Schaak, Stevenson d Reed, wholesale Agents
Chicago For sale in Rock Island by John Bcngs-
Ton T. Brennert Harper House Drug store, and by
smith q bonny. IG-2Id&wt'
For sale by Emil Koehler, Druggist Rock island.
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dlscount will be made OF purchases OF five gross
ana over, oil sntf1eient amount 10 cover freight
The goods will be delivered the point OF transpor-
taion in Pittsheld, in good order after which they
viii be ut the risk OF the purchaser.
FERMS--Set Cash Current Funds in New York.
Please give full shipping directions with your
RENNE's PAIS-KIILISG MAsIc on is packed for
the trade as follows:
Trial Size, One gross in a Case
doz Medium Size, equivalent to -
doz Large Size,
We also pack what Is known as an Assorted
Gross, As follows doz. Trial Size doz Medi.
um Size; y dog. Large Size; which equals one gross
N case and makes good assortment of sizes for
retail stOre.
On all goods manufactured after January I, 1874
The retail price will be printed upon the label each
oouie as follows Trial size, IS cents; Medium
Size, SO cent? Large size 81.
Your orders respectfully solicited
We have the honor TO be, respectfully vouY oheti-
Ont servants. WIN. RENNE Il SONS.
NoTIcE.-The name MAGIC OIL is our Legal
Trade Marx.
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Baking Powder.
HOLSTERS
Diamond Baking Powder,
Apsrieetly Pure aud Reliable Article OF
Baking Powder.

: offered 20 M Public In point Of strength. mn.
MY, reliability And every other eSeeIIcnt snait
80. Producing Il does elegant bis.
so,.,, rol ~ mhmns got pies dumpnga and every
no other method. You nave only 40 ttv HI ami voa
~ ,i, ase no other I'M. baking Powder l. put 40
oos.l.s, sgniaining ~ and pound each
~ English, German and French. Ev.yv na SLs,
~ warranted In every particular uOiIyT5TFR "a
CO. i52 spruce Street. TOLEDO o io.aa,s,,-
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lead, Throat aad Vocal Organs,

This remedy does not DRY UP'' Cetnrrh. but
LooSENS 1t frees the head OF all Offensive mstter
qulcky removing bad breath and headache, says
and soothes the burning heat in catarrh; is SO mild
ana agreeable In lie effects that it positively
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-28

me- OONThACT FOR THE ERECTION OF
THE TWO HOSE HOUSES AwARDED.-The
Committee met at Il o'clock to-day aud
opened the bids, which appeared to be as
follows wiz
Gingles 4 Broekman. $500. .$SI70.O 90
John McMartin. ...........37 3O 90
John Volk 37q5 90
Phillips d Bladel. ............. 29S3. so
The contract was awarded to Gingles &
BrOckman, they being the lowest bidder
except Phillips & Bladel who we're ruled
out under the following provision of the
City Charter Art 4th. Sec. I'd.
2. The members of the City Council
shall receive such compensation as NAV be
liked by ordinance, not exceeding two hun
dred dollars per annum. No member of
the City Council, shall, during the period
for which he was elected, hold any office.
the emoluments of which are paid
from the city treasury, or paid
BY fees directed to be paid BY any
act or ordinance of the City Council, or be
directly or indirectly interested in any con-
tract, the expense or consideration where
OF are to be paid under any ordinance of
the City Council, or be allowed to vote in
any matter in which he is directly interest
ed, personally OF pecuniarilv.
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Ladies' who are suffering from certain complaint.
known only TO females, should at once get Dr. Vel
pans Female Pills They produce most charm
ing effect. Sold by all Druggists.
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OFFICE OF RESSE's PAIN KILLING MAGIC OIL.
PITTsFIELp. Mass Ocfnher L 1871 [

To Patrons Respectfully
In order to equalize the price, and make IL an In
ducement for those located ut the most remote
points to handle MAeIo On have re-arranged the
scale Of prices to take effect from and after this date
follows
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MEDIcAL.-AttentioR is called to the advertise
ment of DIR. Bohannan, of St Louis, Mo. His repu
taton is that OF one of the most successful physi
clans In his speciality in the West.
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Manhood NomsnhoodI Marriage!
40 Pages, illustrated fine plates sent postpaid for
so cents, by DR.. Whittier orr ST. Charles Strcrs 81
outs, No., the great Specialist. Read his card
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These trains connect at Rock Island with the
trains OF the Chicago, Rock Island a Pacific r. r.
the Peoria Rock Island X. r., the Western Union
X H., the Chicago Southwestern r. r. aud the
Davenport aud 81 Paul X. r. At Monmouth with
Chicngo, Darlington Quincy r, r., AZ Bashuell
win Toledo, Peoria Warsaw II. r., at Beards-
and At Chaplin with Toledo, Wabash 4 Western
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RAILROADS.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC R. R.
come EAST.
Rxpress and NAH. leavess asa m. and 10: 80 p m.
Accommodation, leaves Mt A'OO p. IN.
aoTNo WEST
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M. mr.. STURGEON.
IAUEL 4. ALLEN. JAMES ". BIMoNeON
ALLEN g. SIMoNsoN,
PETER FRIES.

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW
n Rock Island, III. ONCE In Bafords Block.
N-23dH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
A PACIFIC APPEAL.
tn THE EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-

10 TIE EDlIUh UF THE
am a daily reader OF your paper, and am sorry to
see journal 80 generally read endeavoring to affect
the minds OF Its readers with prejudice against the
administration in relation to the proposed supple
mental article to the treaty proposed to be submit
ted to arbitration at Geneva 1t appears to me, as
it does to thousands OF others who, like myself have
neither pecuniary motive nor expect political adj
vantage by the asserting to and advising OF the
proposed supplemental article by the Senate, to be
doing q grievous wrong, this assertion that our
government has backed down. that it Is humi-
lated, that the Executive Is made to eat humble
pie, and other words OF like import. When 1t Is
admitted by both England and the United States
that 1t is important to establish national law that
neutral nation shall only be held accountable for
direct damages growing out OF the violation OF Its
neutrality, and when 1t is known that the ex-
pected and desired effect OF the submission by the
United States Of the claim OF indirect damages at
Geneva should be to bring about such "A law for
both nations, and which, having been thus estab-
lshed should eventually come TO be adopted by all
nations, 1t seems to be nothing der0gatory nothing
humiatlng, that England and the United States
both asserting, should leave out Of the province OF
the Geneva arbitration the question OF indirect
damages and agree upon settlement by the two
governments direct PAQFIER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
HORSE NOTES.

Mr. Shea's stable Of five arrived at Jerome Park
yesterday morning.
Mr. Crouse's string, also Of five, arrived Friday
night
Mr. Swigert and Mr.. Reynolds stables win arrive
to-day from Kentucky, with SIX
Half dozen other lots win arrive to-day and to
morrow.
b. Ii. Lawrence, OF Fordham, owns q very fine
chestnut mare, by New Jersey, which Is fast and
capable of trotting in 2:35. She Is very fine road
horse and nice driver.
Mr.. Thomas Cable Is on the road almost every
fine afternoon behind his brown mare. She is a
good stopper and pretty driver.
Mr.. b. F. Sherwood, OF the Park View House,
Fordham, is driving the gray gelding Gray Tom,
which can trot well and is an easy driver.
Mr.. J. I. Reeve, OF the Boulevard stables, owns
and drives on the road every fine day very hand
some bay mare from Kentucky. She is fine young
animal and has remarkable name which reaches
almost to her knees.
Charles Heinzel OF Central avenue, Is driving his
young horse on the road. He is slashing going
animal and trots in good style.
Mr.. John Briggs owns a very fine stallion, by Geo.
Wilkes, called Young Wilkes. He can trot fast, and
Is the finest that has been sired by the old horse.
The driving community complain bitterly about
the distractions great many Of the uptown
streets and avenues caused by builders using al
most all the roadway In front Of buildings in pro-
cess OF erection. Huge heaps OF brick and sand
almost all the streets in many places render
ing them impossible. The proper authorities owe
1t to the public to summary put an end to this
nuisance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26

Logan c. P. Littleneid, F. 4 scoville d. Kent and
G. Arnd, bow. Each crew Is daily practsing.n
Josh Ward will locate himself on the Harlem to-
morrow, and take charge Of the Nassaus. He never
looked better in his life.
The second professional aquatic event OF the year
will come or on Ith proX, on the Schuylkill, be-
tween Scharr, Of Pittsburg, and Butler, OF Boston,
and is exciting much attention. The match Is for
The second annual regatta at Savannah, under
the auspcies OF the Regatta Association OF Georgia.
was inaugurated on the goth instant, with great
success. The first event OF the day was the four
cared shell race, the following being the entries -
!. Alice, entered by the Copper Boat Club; OF
RIp McA. schley, stroke. i7 o ISs.; George
schley, No. g. 1856 lbs. Joseph Bryan, No 1855 lbs.
James W. schley, bow, l47 lbs Uniform, white
2. Four Sweethearts, entered by the Forest City
Rowing Club; OF paper; length, Al feet; beam, IS
Miller, No. 3, 100 lbs. f. L. Beard No. q 100 lbs. !;
George Titcomb. bow l32 lbs. Uniform, white, with
blue trimmings and blue cap.
AZ feet; beam, Is inches. Crew-Frank M. Mcin-
tire stroke 135 lbs W. l.. Walthour No. A. 100 lbs. !;
w. II. Connerat, No. 2, 155 lbs; r. b. Habersham,
bow, lao lbs.
The Lucile's rudder was disabled, and she with
drew. The Alice won handily, the time being.Alce,
6m. 2ss. Four Sweethearts 5m. Ais. Course, Savan-
nah River; distance one mile.
The second race was between four-oared canoes,
same distance. There were three entries =
l. Maggie. Crew-H. MICA. Schley, stroke, 10
lbs. George Schey, No. 8, 1859 lbs. Joseph Bryan,
No. 3 los lbs James w. Schley, bow, LAT lbs. Uni
form, white shirts and pants white fez caps, with
crimson bag.
q Mamie Crew-B r. Davenport, stroke, $50
lbs. ~ X. Garnett, No. 8, 1870 lbs H. H. Mckee, No:
2, 1875 lbs; G. J. Ingram, bow, 1870 lbs Uniform of
crew. white, with yellow cap.
8. Ada. Crew-William Bailey. stroke; Charles
Rossignol No. Robert Waller, No. 3; Frank Allen,
bow; Robert Ferrill, coXswain (allowed).
The Maggie won. Time-Maggie, ON. 2lhs; Nan
ME, 6m. 4Os; Ada, 7m IS.
The second days amusement began with the
losing four-oared boats OF the first day. But two
entered they being the Four Sweethearts and the
Mamie. The former won. Time, 6m. 10s The
next race was for the four-0ared championship,
the contestants being the Alice, OF the Copper Boat
Club and the Four Sweethearts, OF the Forest City
Club The Alice won Time, 5m. 10s+s. The Sweet
hearts time was 5m. 24s. The days sport, heartily
enjoyed by thousands, closed with scrub race.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
AQUATIC NOTES.

The entry Of the Gulick Club, of New York, for
the fouroared shell race, and that OF william F.
Cannon, OF the same club, for the single shell con-
test in the coming national amateur regatta on the
Schuylkll, were not received by Secretary Steel
until the 10th inst, and consequently omitted from
the list Of entries in Fridays HERALD. The Guick's
crew Is as follows: wv. f. Cannon, stroke; william
H. Spear, Thomas Moore. and r. b. Deeley, bow.
The names OF James O'Neill, Of the Atalanta Club,
and s. Truax, of the Gulick Club, have been with
drawn from the list OF entries for the single shell
race in the national amateur regatta.
All communications from clubs respecting accom-
modations for boats, &C., during the coming regatta
on the Schuylkil should be sent to l.. Taylor Dick
son. chairman OF Regatta Committee, No. 707 Wal
nut street. Philadelphia.
Prom Amherst College under recent date we re-
ceive the following:-'sThe summer regatta OF the
Amherst College Boat Club win take place on the
4th OF July the usual course, opposite the club
penthouse on the Connecticut River, at North Had
ley. Two crews are in active training for this
event, the College, crew consisting OF w. Negley
IL stroke; II. M Johnson, '73; II. M. Wilkins, IL;
a. !. Benedict 10; q. r. Brewer IA, and l.. Brad
Icy, Jr., ,73, bow and captain; substitutes +. NJ
Hartnett '7s; B. T. Brown, TIA new shell Is build
ing New York for this crew. The Freshmen SIX Is
"a1ie M NJ q d. Benton. stroke and captaip n u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
ST. FRANCIS xAvIER's COLLEGE.

The young gentlemen Of the class OF rs held
their annual literary exercises In the College hall
on Friday The hall was thronged with students
and friends OF the freshmen. The exercises con-
sisted of declarations, poetica Rotations,
speeches in English, French and Latin, and a dia-
logue entitled 'The Whims OF Whms' Hail. all
composed by the students themselves. Two beau
tfu odcs, "0ur Queen Of May and sour WREATH
composed respectively by p. +. Magann and F. J.
Evans, would reflect credit on far ripper scholars.
In which the young men acquitted themselves and
appauded their performances with much enthusi-
asm. Exquisite music contributed to the pleasures
Of the OCCASION The success OF the class was such
as to reflect renewed credit on the Professor and
on the College
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
THr oHRYsTIE STREET SUICIDE.
HI. Wish TO BE Buried Mt the Public
Expense.

Coroner keenan, has made partial investiga-
lion in the case OF George Stegner, the German.
,ortv.aye years OF age, who committed suicide at 81
Chrystle street, by shooting himself through the
head with revolver while in a ut OF jealousy or
disappointment. Deceased had wife ana family
living at ~ Moore street, Williamsburg, but, being
separated from them, formed an attachment for
another woman and desired to marry her.
The lady, however, learning that Stegner had
a wife living, wisely advised him to return
to her and support his family "a became good
husband. This made the foolish man desperate ana
he resolved to die. Previous to taking his life Steg
ner wrote the following in pencil on CARD
, To THE FRIENDS II dsgusted with living any
longer. have tried all In my physical power but in
vain Do not attempt la have Identified, wish to
die alone and only wish to be buried at county cost
Doubtless his last request win be complied with
ard his remains inferred at public expense In tho
burying ground for the poor VI the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
YACHTING.

The Annual Opening OF the Oceanic
Yacht Club-Morc Talk About the Conn
bined Excursion.
The annual opening Of the Oceanic Yacht Club
was held last evening at their club house at the
foot Of Van Worst street. Jersey City. The members
got together shortly after eight p. NJ. and about
nine p M. they sat down to supper. A large
number Of guests were present, among whom
were Commodore Hill, OF the Jersey City
Yacht Club Commodore Noble, of the Columbia
Yacht Club; Commodore Morton, OF the New
Jersey Yacht Club, and other prominent
yachtsmen. AS soon as the eatables were dis
posed Of Commodore George E. Sherman, Of the
Oceanic Club rose and made some lively and inter
estng remarks, in which he referred to the pro-
posed combination OF all the yacht clubs owning
small boats. so as to make cruise together. Com
modores Hill, Noble and Morton also spoke In favor
of that movement. The evening passed away very
pleasantly, and a number OF interesting speeches
were made, interspersed with some good singing.
Tire regatta of the Oceanic Club will take place be-
tween the 23d and 2Sth Of June, on the day when
the tides shall be most favorable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
How q parson Lost His valisc.

On Friday evening" as the Rev. DR.. Paine, OF
Philadelphia, who has been attending the Methodist
Conference In Brooklyn, was proceeding through
Washington avenue, he put down his black valise
in order to rest himself While looking in an oppo-
site direction young man OF the 'loafer order''
approached from behind the minister and picking
The clergyman turned toward the fellow In
ast0nishment, and as soon as he could recover his
wavering senses he pursued the volnn tary and I'M
welcomed porter whom he acc0sted with, IL say,
my friend that Is my valise You have In your hand.o
"Git out, tell yer" replied the young loafer, ~
found this yer verlice and amt going to give 1t to
you.v
"But, replied the clergyman, that valise Is mine
and must have it,
'See here, old man. don't want no trouble with
you but II you attempt to follow me Ill punch
you.r
The clergyman followed at respectful distance,
In the hope OF seeing policeman, but was unable
to discover any, and the audaci0us scoundrel got
clesE away, leaving the Doctor W mourn Nv loss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
New Post Office Workmcn.

The eight hour law question, in addition to the
recent success achieved, is about to have for its
purposed result an additional one in that the
organization is about to prepare rolls Of those
who have been employed on the new Post Office
since the passage OF the law, to base a
claim for two hours additional pay, which
General Grant has admitted to their COM
mittee at Washington they were entitled to,
and which, having worked ten hours instead OF
eight, they are deemed entitled to. All who are
interested In this as having worked on the new
Post Office will, II they send names to the Office Of
Union, No. rs City Hall square, put themselves in
the way OF recovering from the United States
government the money which has been kept back
from them owing to the non-application of the
Eight Hour law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
LONG STRIKE"
A Three-Weeks Struggle Between Employers
and Employees for Short Time.
EIGHT HOURS VICTORIOUS.
A Great Labor Mass Meeting To
Be Held Tomorrow.

With to-day ends the third week OF the strike OF
the trades unions to enforce the adoption of the
eight-hour system. They have been to the laborers
weeks of excitement that will leave more traces OF
care and over fatigue behind them than
would months Of ordinary routine work.
Many little household, too, VIII feel
for a great part of the year to come
the effects OF the losses they nave sustained in the
suspension Of labor. 1t is to be hoped, therefore,
that the honorable object claimed as the MAIN
spring OF this action Is the real one IT, In truth
these men are fighting for few spare hours In
which to cultivate those attributes OF the mind
which VIII ennoble them and raise them ever
above the sphere ofmere drudgery there will dawn
pure and holy influence upon their humble
homes which will make this struggle blessing
to generations to come. Wealth Is so surely
acquired by temperance and industry In this coun
try, and so many brilliant positions are opened to
the man OF ability to whom wealth gives power, as
well leisure, that 1t is of the highest Importance
that these men, any one OF whom may become q
millionaire, should cultivate their minds so far
IL possible. Many OF the Unions, the panoforte
makers for instance, contain men OF more than
average ability. Others may but these men will
improve. They are the ones who give force to the
popular expression OF this tendency OF the move
ment.
That to the carpenters more than to any other OF
the visible powers that have carried the movement
belongs the credit OF the success there can be no
doubt Everywhere their committees have been
found urging on the tagging ones and aiding the
weak by advice and money.
The humbleSt and most quiet or all these peaceful
revolutionists the uphosterers. As whole,
their success has not been so decided or brilliant as
that OF the Others and they seem to have had more
to contend with. They as full hope, however,
as the more favored ones and with them cry, ''The
battle goes bravely ono
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
ANOTHER SHOCKING SUICIDE IN NEWARK.

Early yesterday morning, at his house, No. 233
Eighth avenue, Newark, N. j., Abraham Low
shoemaker, sixty-one years OF age, committed
suicide by hanging himself with piece Of clothes
line from an improvised gallows in his bedroom.
He placed beam across the scuttlehole, and from
that suspended himself. Deceased had lattery
been greatly troubled over some heavy assessments
made on his property by the city. lie wanted to
sell, but his wife would not consent. Hence he
became weary OF life.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
ARTEsIAN WELLS IN NEW YORK.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Your eyer.yi0ilant eve, looking to the welfare Of
the c,tv and neopIe cannot be too highly com
mended. Artesian wells are not new experiments
IN tb,a c,tv ono was sunk In my boyh0od at the
northeast corner Of Mercer and Blocker streets,
say in 1890 how deep do not know ,,, Inc % 9ccu
pprnhahv filled M. Manhattan Water Company had
one on Fourteenth street, near Third avenue r,,rv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26

The Finance Committee Of the Board Of Aldermen
appointed to Investigate the charges against ex-
Comptroller Johnson will shortly present the result
OF their labors The majority report will exonerate
him from all blame, he having shown that the def
ciencies occurred from being compelled to dispose
OF bonds for less than their par value. The minor
ity report, which Is to be made by Alderman Ropes,
will, II Is said, recommend that Johnson be prose-
cuted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-26
Suicide OF a Female Lunatic.

Yesterday Coroner Jones was notified to hold
an inquest over the body of Mary Ann Parrott, a
young girl who committed suicide at the Lunatic
Asylum at Fatbush The girl made a moose in
the sash cord secured IL about her neck, and then
dropped out Of the window. She was not dis
covered until life was extinct.