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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
Ben Harper. and the Harper House-Rock
Island

For comfort, convenience, good living
and careful attention there is no hotel IN
Illinois, outside of Chicago, that can com
pare with the Harper House, in Rock ISL
and. Nor is there house in the state
outside Of Chicago, that does as good
paying business the year around. lake
the daily bill of fare and compare 1t with
the Palmer, the Grand Pacific Or the
Sherman, in Chicago, and 1t averages WELL
even with these great hotels, Perhaps
some dishes may not equal them in tine
cooking, but take the table all in all and
no hotel can be found anywhere, In towns
of this size, that can begin to compare
with the Harper. And it should always
he remembered that in towns Of this size a
hotel labors under great disadvantages as
10 variety. quality and regular supply OF
such articles as it must purchase daily IN
tile market. r.,
The house is great credit to Rock ISL
.nd and our citizens scarcely realize the
large obligations they are under to MIR.
Harper for his enterprise and llberallty ID
building and keeping it. No twenty men
in this city, combined, would do, in that
respect, what Ben Harper he's done Tor
Rock Island Mr. Harper's enterprise has
been well known for twenty years. lie
has built probably fifty dwelling houses In
this city, and, including the hotel, he has
dome more to give a good name to the
town among strangers, and more to give
the town real prosperity at homo than any
dozen men in it. He was the protector OF
the horse railroad and had it running, I'm
der his own efficient and careful manage
ment, before Davenport walked up-to TN
importance of such enterprises. lie PICK
ed up the old broken down and nearly oea'
gas company and, against every dlscopr
q en,ent. carried it through to success
without his enterprise the city would
have, at one time, been without gas at al
When he first came to Rock Island, ii
1851, he brought with him over hundred
thousand dollars in cash. He has bull
houses and stores, carried on business
projected new enterprises, and given more
life to business than any other dozen mel
we ever had. Many of our people feel tn
truth of this and show it by their daily
walk and conversation. 1t is matter o
pride with SUCH wherever they may be- t.
say good word for the Harper House ant
its wholesouled, enterprising and liberia
PROPRIETOR. The house is the pride OF ey
ery true Rock Islander.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

In the Washington safe burglary case
Mr.. Riddle took up the condition OF the
District of Columbia affairs when the in
vestigation commenced, and the alleged
corrupt practices, and spoke of the aiacri-
ty with which Mr.. Alexander came tor
ward and employed counsel, and used eve
ry effort TO break up the corruption OF TINS
Board, and stood day after day with his
hand upon the throat Of this District GOV
ernmeut. If they could sweep Alexander
from their path they would not hesitate
moment TO do it, and that was the
motive for this act and certainly 1t those
men had no motive, what more in the name
of heaven could Hayes aud Ztrruth have
had? The whole scheme was gotten up
here in Washington, aud it was all aimed
at Alexander. One paint was to get Alex
ander 70 agree To take something. 1t
would not be just right to take this thing
to him in basket aud dump it down on
his doorstep. So it must be delivered sc.
cretly. The next point would be 70 get
some one to approach Alexander, anu get
him to agree to receive this thing as the
result of theft. The next
point was to have some place to
''burglarize some place which they could
break open, for they wanted TO iastcn upon
Alexander burglary aud larceny. This
place must be some building entirely uu-
der the control of one OF tue couspirators !;
otherwise some one nigh; prevent the bur
giary aud break up the scheme, Next,
they must have Soune one to see the thing
delivered, that the evidence might be com
plete. and they must have an officer there
20 make an arrest Ii We accept all these
theories then we must conclude that some
one having control of the District Attor-
ney 5 Office was engaged iu this cons! Tracy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
''It Works like q Charm"
RENNE'S kline IN MAGIC OIL !

This is remedy every family should have in the
house to use in case OF emergency Ii Is purely
vegetable, ana may be used internally or exfer-
naly. 1t is not oily sticky substance, but clean
delicious and sate TO Use, even IN inexperienced
hands. AZ an external r,medy. when freely used,
penctrates through the absorhens to the seat of
pain, causing free circulation, and giving 10 weak.
eued and oyGrstrained cords and muscles, new lie
and elasticity; il shcatas inHamcd ana bruised sur
faces, ana cures pain water quenchca fire. Try
IL for
WOUNDS, SPRAISs. NEURALGIA
SORES, CEIcK N TIE BACK, RHEuxATIsN.
BURNS, HEADACHE, SIIFF JUINTs
or any other kind OF pain or lameness. As an in
teruai remedy it operates a. kind, diausIyc seda-
tive it tones and corrects the stomach aids diges-
ZION and readily cures
Cole. CRAMPS. CoUGHs.
CHOLERA MoRBUs, INDIGESTION, SORE THROAT
and in fact all aches and pains that flesh is heir to-
The immediate and faithful Use of Renne's Pam
Killing Magic OIL In case OF emergency. will often
save life. or long and tedious sickness. The
genuine Renne's Magic Oil is put up only in panel
bottles, with the name blown in the glass, aud up
on the bottle finely engraved steel plat, label,
upon which is the likeness Of Wa. Rcuue. An
other Magic Oils counterfeit, OF worthless iUni-
tGlious. Iall for kenne's Magic OIL, where yOa
usually trade II Is pat up in three sizes - RIAL
Medium" and Large size. WILLIAM RENSE
& SONS, Sole ProPEittoss and Manufacturers,
P'is1eld, Mas. 1Jl3dSwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

BE PREPARED. AT no time of the year
are coughs, colds and pulmonary CON-
plants more prevalent. The slightest
symptoms of attack should be jealousy
guarded against. A neglected cold or a
slight cough may lead to serious conse-
ouences. One of the best remedies known
is MAsTA's PULMoNIc BALsAM For all
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs,
brought on by exposure this remedy stands
unriyalled. 1t is the result of life long
experience Of DR.. Masta, one of the best
physicians of New England, who uses it in
his pl actico. lie has the testimonials OF
some of the best families and most noted
physicians, and all pronounce it an intalli-
BILE remedy, For sale by all druggists in
Rock Island,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
PhlehotomY.

When DR.. Sangrado found his patients weak he
gave them water cruel. When they got weaker he
bled them aid dosed them with calomel and jalap,
Gil Bias tells us they almost invariably died. A
good many people are killed that way yet. The
world In general, however, has found out that, in
cases of debility, and premature decay, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters is the true DEMONSTRATING
dial, This tonic is powerful and perfectly harm
less restorative. But it does more than inyigOrae.
1t regulates and purifes. While it builos up ,he
strength and infuses vitality into the blood 1t
briggs all the secretions into harmony with the
laws of health The feebler sex find 1t Invaluable
in the various physical difficulties 10 which their
organization renders them subject In all hysteri-
cal and hypochondrical cases its effect is magical.
BY it the strengt is increased the appetite pre-
served and frmness and elasticity given to The
sy stem.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
POLICE COURT,
Before Z. c. Cropper, Police Magistrate


That miserable, dirty, mean loaier, VIM
McAnaul, was arrested again last night
This is the fourth time he has been IN
court. 1t seems that the drunken brute
married a respectable woman, somewhere
over on the Illinois river, and brought his
wife and her daughter to this city, finding
tenement on Dock street. his wife had
some property and might have lived in
peace and independence if she had kept
clear of this scoundrel But he soon run
through the property and then commenced
his abuse of his family. Last night ne
went home drunk, about 10 or ! clock;
His folks we're in bed, and he commenced
one of his customary pranks of throwing
the furniture about the room, smashing
everything he could lay his hands on, and
nlacing the women in fear Of their lives
They called Policeman Ohrt who took the
creature to Jail. Fined $25 and costs.
No money. Sent to Jail. IT the Magls-
trate should take it into his head TO
bind him over to keep the peace he would
probably get six months IN prison at least
About s or 9 O'Clock last evening the
authorities at the, st. Louis depot Sent nnis 1"'
drunken negro who was making nuisance
of himself. Policeman Ohrt took him to
iail and On searching him they found in his
overcoat pocket three burglars or prison
breakers saws - fine, thin and narrow, and
closely wound in a narrow strip OF cloth
On examination to- day the fellow gave his
name as George Smith said he had been
running on the Diamond Joe line the past
summer; that his home was in st, Louis !;
that he was recently from Fulton; that he
didn't know anything about the saws; that
the overcoat was a borrowed one, etc, etc;;
The Magistrate questioned him closely and
at considerable length, and, among other
things, elected the fact that he was ac
auainted with Andrew Guitord, the ne
gro now in Jail, awaiting trial for an attack
ION IL. p. Fuller. with Il razor, the oath OF
October, in which he inflicted some severe
wounds The Magistrate sent him to jail
for the present, and will decide after turth
er investigation, what course to take with
| him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
Resolutions Of Respect.

Resolutions Of Respect.
At meeting of Island Lodge No. 10y,
|. 0. B. B. the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, The Almighty Dispenser OF NE and
death, to whom none can say; "What doesl thou!
has seen fit to remove from our midsi and take 10
himself one OF our beloved brethren, Solonah
Kohp therefore be 1t resolved:
l. That we bow with humble submission 10
the will of the Great fuller OF the Universe, ana
that In the death of our worthy brother, solomon
Kohn, we are again reminded that lin the midst OIL
life we are in death
D That In the death OF our departed brother
Island Lodge No. 1853 has lost one who has always
upheld the excellent tenets OF our order, peheVo
lence brothery love and harmony, -,
8 Th.t In the death of Brother kohn islanc
Lodge No 1863 l. o. B. b, has lost good and iai,n
| fol member: his wife a devoted husband MI
children kind and loving father, and the commu
| nifty good citizen. Deeply do we deplore his IN
| timely death, hut with reverence we BOW TO il1
who in his providence doeth all things for the pest
| A. That we do hereby tender to the grief strlck
en- family our heartfelt coincidence, and that Il
memory Of our departed brother the charter OF TN
lodge be draped IN mourning for the space oil .
days. =, 80
| g. That a page in our book OF record be &c
apart tn at the above preamble and resolutions D
| spread thereon. and copy thereof be handcd Z
the bereaved family, and that the same be publish
ed it the Rock Island papers.
| Rock Island Nov. ~, 1874
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
Is the most econom cal Baking Powder
for the Consumer in use. r.
WHY ?

Because it is full strength, consequently
fifty per cent. cheaper than any other Pow
der sold.
Itrequires less quantity.
Contains no injurious acids.
Is warranted chemically pure.
Will make better, lighter, and more nu-
tritious Biscuits, Rolls, Mullins, Pastry,
Puddings, &C., than made from fermented
yeast.
The Champion, wherever introduced, has
aiken the lead with all lovers of pure and
economical articles, and has given univer-
sal satisfaction, as is being acknowledge
by ALL
You get who+ you pay for.
1t is put up full net weight in each size
package.
1t is uniform in quality.
1t is made of select and pure materials.
Persons with the most delicate and SEN
sitive stomachs can eat Biscuits, Bread,
&c, made with the Champion with impun-
ity, when Bread Z made from fermented
Yeast gives distress, and can not in many
cases be retained on the stomach. + /
FACTS FOR HOUsEKEEPERs.
HEDGES CHAMPION BAKING
POWDER will make twenty pounds more
bread from barrel of -four than can be
done by any other Baking Powder.
No time required for dough to rise, but
bake ina hot, quick oven, as soon as mixed
HEDGES CHAMPION saves Eggs,
Shortening, Milk, &c.
| The efficacy of its worth in this respect,
can be tested by the following delicate cake
recipe: ...-...
Two coffee cups white sugar and one hall
cup butter, one coffee cup cold water
three cups of -four, white of four eggs
three teaspoons HEDGES CHAMPION
BAKING POWDER, one and half tea
spoonful Hedges Concentrated Extract
Vanilla,
1t is put up in neat packages of Quar-
| tiers, Halves, and Pounds, tor family use
And in 5, 10, and 25 ID. cans, for con
venience of Hotels.
Packed in barrels or boxes as desired.
| Manufactured at tile Laboratory o
w. N. HEDGES & CO.,
Southeast cor. of Main and Center sts.,
SPRINGFIELD ...... OHIO
For sale by all Retail Dealers.
The following are our Wholesale Agents
| in Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.
II. L. STILES & Co., Cincinnati, 0
DAdGET & Co., Indianapolis, ind
The genuine Champion Baking Powder
is for sale by W. G. WEIGH, }. b, CAR
GILL, BLANCHARD q BAILEY, W. b
SARGENT, HENRY ScHNITGER and VIM
SHEARER.
And wholesale by
HENRY DARTS Sons
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Piles-1tcning Piles.
Postirely cmed-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases Of the Skin, by the use Of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night. after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for 60 cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising Of Blood or any al
lections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by j. j.
Davis (now deceased) and you will be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MCKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery 4 Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago Wholesale
agents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
AT THE HARPER ROUSE.
BEN HARPER, Proprietor.

Among the arrivals at the Harper are
j. r. Moseman, +. G. Litchfeld, J: II.
Henderson, j. Stedman, G. G. Hall, i
+. Heating. +. M. Cohen N. Y; j. NJ.
Steel, j. l.. Howe, S. 7. Robinson, L. j.
Chaplin. X. V. Albertson, G. l.. Howe, j.
j. Smith, Z. Jaeger. Chicago; p. Edison,
Erie, Pa; j. II. Lesum, Quincy J. N.
Edgar, Racine; Gen. b. G. Farrar, H. n,
Cole, st. Louis; r. Stockhouse, Boards
town; Il, c. Nichols. Mich: Mrs. H. J.
Bailey, Geneseo; j. Ross, Galena, G.. H,
Woodward, Topeka, Kas; p. A. Bour,
Phila Mrs D. Haheman and Daughter,
Ottawa; G. Leftrich, Peoria; Z. r. Will
Jams, NJ. 0. Allen, Rochester, N. u; J.
NJ. Undertake, S. Murray,W. Adams, r.
Robson, Rio; c. II. Van Dusen, Chicago
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

A gentleman of Waltham, Mass, says
two doses of Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil entirely cured him OF severe attack
of cholera morbus; that nothing could IN
duce him to be without it in the house. a.;
Reader, have you got Renne's Magic oh
n the house 1t is sold by your druggist.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Wadsworth & Parsons have this day re-
ceiyed another handsome assortment OF
Cloaks at very low prices. They say the
onlv place in town to find the Gossamerr
Water Proof Cloak is at their store. And
thew claim that their stock of Carpets is
the best in this section and prices the
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

KlDDER's AsTnAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to pablic favor,
and now are atfording slre relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eft.
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de
lightiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell Il Co., Charleston, Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

A FAMILY REMEDY.-"CoE's CoUGII
BALsAM. These have become house
hold words with very many families, and
the merits of the article justly entitle it to
cur confidence and patronage. Some are
testitying that it has actually cured them
of consumption, while Tor coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles I'VE think it has
no enual
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Five cents worth of Corbetts California
SOAP Plant will do as large washing as
fifteen cents worth of ordinary soap. For
cleaning floors, woodwork or washing
dishes It has no equal. A trial is invited
For sale by all grocers. ll-odtl
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Ladies, do you want a handsome COM
plexion? OF course you all Dc. Well,
then send for box of A. j. Puzzoni's
"Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t will
remove freekles aud sunburn, will alay all
irritation aud impart to the skin a beauti
tul transparent whiteness. 1t Is sold at
wholesale aud retail by \. j. POZzoul, st.
Louis, Mo, aud by +. Breunert, Emil
kehler, {. Speidel, and Benser & ThOm-
as, kock Island, ll-lidly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
ASTHM A

THs slBsCRIBEiis ARE NASUFACTURERs
! aud frOprieiOrs OF Dr. X W Kesj-- C,'I,b-ai'-i
a-thtDa Relief which Is undoubtedly the bcst
H-Fhns remedy yet discovered INSTANT IA
LIE y 0UAhANIknD OR Purchase PRICE
REFUN DkD. We put Up the meaicine in hoxrs -
thr" ss.s. which retail lor y cents S, cetts and
sl PsrsOsfs reinitting re ali price xiil nav. M,
aissieins Pfesspsly forwarded BY mail poet i'd
Afso raHPitz seHS FIRE TO any who desire Prier-
pr a0k tl.so, $50 and 500; grO-s price. SIS:
sSi ga kTiIlaDGE, TuLLER & CO.
.-,. Rome, y. Y.
feF ssie "a R0sk Islsad By John Bepgsloa.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A NEGLECTED COUGH, Cold, OR SORE
THROAT, which might be checked by a
simple remedy, like ''BroUn's Bronchial
Troches, I" if allowed to progress may term
In Ito serinnSlu
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Livingston says he sells the genuine
Racine Wisconsin Trunks with the i'm
proved patent lock bolts, at very low
prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Vocal Museum. Noyce Miner, pro-
fessor Of vocal music and voice culture, re-
spectfully solicits the patronage OF the the
citizens CT Rock Island and vicinity. City
reference Mrs. #. /. Holcombe. 27-d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
Reasons why they Only
should be Used!

THEIR REPUTATION is ESTABLISHED
Thousands of testimonials have been received
showing that these POWDERS have performed
miracles in curing cases Of long standing, many or
them considered hopeless.
THERE Is NO RISK IN TAKING THEM
They contain nothing injurious, and, therefore
cause none of the lingering diseases so often the
result of the many nostrums Of the day Physicians
recommended them as superior to Quinine or any
other known remedy, for they leavsthe system in a
healthy state and the patient beyond Tie probable
ity of q relapse.
BEWARE OF C0UNTERFEITs.
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes, with
THOMPS0N'S FEVER. AND AGUE POWDERS
stamped on the lid, and the signature of THOMPSON
& CRAWFORD on the wrapper. No Others can pos
sibly be genuine.
CRAWFORD g. FOBES,
I4l Market strcet... PHI AnFIprIA pa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling gooa
goods at reasonable prices. 5.5diy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
From the GeneseO News,
nr. Stearns,

More remarkable cures by DR.. Stearns,
which are but few Of many wrought by him
during the last three or four weeks in Gen
eseo and vicinity Read the following:
GENEsEo ILL., October 2Sth, 1874.
I am happy to make the following state
ment in regard to the beneficial effects OF
DR.. Stearns' remedies in my case | have
been an extreme sufferer with asthma tor
aevonteon years. or late it had become
so severe that was disqualified from bust
ness l have employed the most skilful
physicians to treat my case, but all were
unsuccessful in giving relief. When Dr.
Stearns visited our city, | learned that be
was treating many with remarkable sue
cesss | called on him and procured his
remedies and have oeen taking them for
twelve days The results have been salu.
tary, and | now feel better than | have for
a year. am able to work every day have
would not take ten times the price paid for
the treatment for the benefit already re
ceived. GEO. GRAIN.
GENKsEo, Ill. October 2Sth, 1871.
With pleasure | make a statement as
follows: | have been for several years at
hcted with dyspepsia, liver complaint and
catarrh, with much dizziness Of the head,
and at times would reel like 4 drunken
man, About two weeks ago [ called upon
DR.. Stearus He at once pointed out all
my difficulties without asking any ques-
tons | procured his treatment and an
now in good health; in fact, | feel like a
new man. JOIN DIETZ.
GENEsRo, H.. Oct. 29lh, 1874
This is to certify that my vile has been
taking treatment of DR.. Stearns for only a
few days, and | am happy to say she has
greatly improved in health. She has beer
afflicted with neuralgia, dyspepsia, heart
disease and other serious difficulties. She
is now feeling better than she has for years
MICHAEL DIRCK.
DR.. Stearns gives notice that he will be
at the Bellows House, in Rock Island, on
Saturday, the 2Sth, ard remain for few
days only. He says his stay will be limit
ed, and he invites all who wish to consult
him to call at once,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

\ splendid stock OF frst-class furnish
ing goods,-fnd underwear ,hoisery, gloves
scarfs, ties, collars, etc, etc. Everything
at popular prices atsLoeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
CITY.
The best and cheapest clothing. 20
I. BAMBERGER.

NOTICE. is economy to use Durham s
Yeast powder. For purity and strength 1t
has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

A full assortment of men, boys ana
children's wear. Clothing atthe lowest
prices. at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

900 Of the best Racine Trunks, with i'm
nroved locks, for sale. |. BAMBERdER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
The Weatner---To-Day.

Tho WeAtner--"1V"OaJ'
The following shows the temperature
At THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as IN
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. zoe above zero. - NJ. rs aov,e
a M 80 " 3P. NJ 81
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28
LOCAL COLUMN.

One box Of Gary n Eoiubic Ena Powder \
| will make pint OF BEST BLACk INK in five minutes ]
Sl.25 q d., Sl.35 by mail. lI.G.oCARY, Zauesvieo
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-28

Fail aud winter suits aud oyercoats a
speciality at Loeo's, the One Pr.ce Cloth.
Ter,