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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Attempt 10 Lew Blackmail.

| A well arranged plan to black mail Pe-
| ter Steik a liquor dealer in this city .came
near being successful yesterday. A young
| fellow named Charles Spicer, about 2:
years OF age, who halls from New York
and who has been pedding some kind o.
recipe book also backing, got in with a
young man about ~, named Henry Dyer,
who works in a shoe shop on Eagle street,
under the Rock Island House, and got
him to 90 with him to St TX S place few
times where they got liquor. After few
days they demanded $50 Of Stelk as tie
price of their silence for his selling liquor
to minors. Stelk said he hadn't the mon
ey bv him, but if they would come in after
dinner he would make it all right In the
meantime he advised with Magistrate
Crupper ana the result was that when
they called in the afternoon Marshal
HAYES wassthere to take charge of them
They now iangush in Jail, under the
charge of conspiracy to levy black mail,
which may send them both to the state prl-
son. The examination cannot take place
for several days, for the reason that
Sticks wife was 81 shocked by the teal
OF being arrested for violating the law that
it brought on n miscarriage, and she now
fingers in critical condition. She may
die--or she may be able, in a few days,
to testify in the case. 1t is believed that
Dyer is a dupe of this sharper, Spicer,
who, if he could have got any money out
of Stelk would probably have kept it all
Iimself
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
characteristics of Gen. Elliott.

DAVENPORT. Ia, Sept 30 ISL
To the Editors Of the Rock Island Argus:
The Independent convention IN you
district has done wise thing in the nom
ination Of Gen. Elliott for congress. HI
is new uIan and a new style of candidate
1t is time We should have an infusion d
new blood in our political life. For one,
the Office has sought the man-and found
him. As the exponent of new power in
the land, and of new issues III politics, Il
is particularly fitting that he should he
fresh from the class be represents, and
tree from the soil OF previous political lille.
No one who has known him in civil or uill
itary lille will ever douut bis resulute in
tegrty, his fearless championship OF his
constituents, or his Jealous defense of goud
men aud good measures. Personally jea-
Gus 10 honor, with quick intuition OF wrong
or injustice, aud toe by instinct to shans
of e. cry kind, he is arrayed By nature
against the prevailing evils OF the day in
pubic life. ln college, in the army and in pri-
vate lite, he has always been like the young
Saul, head aud shoulders above his fellows
Oh fine personal appearance and harmo-
NOUS character. the genilest of friends, aud
IN adversary always To be avoided, he is
essentially popular, without the sacrifice
# manllness. and needs only to be seen
lud known to win golden opinion from all
,or,s OF people. The writer cannot re-
rain from this tribute to man whom he
las known long aud well, and who deserves
" well of everybody in this day of mere-
.ricious reputation. The wonder Is what
-rasons his opponents can give why every
body should not vote for hum
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Good Words for Col Perry.

Before he was nominated the Geneseo
Republic, Ia Republican paper published
III Col. Perry's town, and speaking Of his
probable nomination, said:
The Opposition could not nominate Il
better or stronger man for the place
Should Col. Perry consent to run and 10y
:" any possibility be elected, he would make
- senator oi which the district would
have reason to be proud, for he is a man
"of strong native sense, possessing a wei
cultivated mind, practical In everything,
:" a good speaker, aud honest.
And after he was nominated the Repuj
tic SAID
Col. A. W. Perry, the independent
candidate for senator, is an old resident
" of our city, and has never been a seeker
after political preterment."
And the Cambridge Chronicle (also a
Republican paper, speaking of Col. Perry
after his nomination, says;
For some years he has acknowledged
connection with no political party. lie
is man OF ability"
That is exactly the kind of man that
is wanted for senator, and we feel conf
dent that the people of Henry and Rock
Island counties will not neglect the present
opportunity to secure his services.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

We commence, in our DAILY of to day,
THE 3D. the publication of the admirable
address of Prof A l. Perry, of Williams
college Mass at the Nebraska State fair
on the Is No document of such instruc-
tive worth and sound principles has come
under eye of late, and we ask all our read
ers to study it with care. Mr. Perry is
professor of History and Political Econo-
my, and for many years has given careful
attention to such subjects as taxes, banks,
currency, coin. tariffs, and their effects
upon people and countries, Farmers. me-
chanics, laborers, aud business men should
study this address thoughtfully and im
partially. 1t does not come from politi-
clan or party man but FROM a thoughtful
student who would do all in his power to
benefit his country and its people. The
address will be complete in our WEEKLY
of the 10th.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Matrimonial.

A good many people in this city ant
county will be interested in knowing some
thing of the particulars of the marriage Of
Rock Island girl Miss Susie Drum
daughter of Mrs. Martha Drum, of this
city, and since her fathers death a mem
Der of the family oI Cen. Il. c. Drum,
of Gen. Sheridan's staff, to Mr., Irwin
w. Tarr. Miss Susie has large
circle of relatives and friends here. She
is sister of Mrs. Col. L. w Beal, Mrs,
A. B. Gaylord, Mrs o. q. Nc
Connell and Mrs Willard Baker,
all of this city. The Chicago Times, Of
Sunday, in its account of the wedding,
says
The appointments were all Of the most
elaborate character. Four OF the parlors
of the Sherman house-F. G. H, and l.
were set apart for this event. Parlor e.,
in which the certainty took place, was or
nately decorated with Il ,wers, as also were
the other apartments, all arranged by
Shepherd,the florist. Suspended between
the two windows on the Randolph street
side was large floral hood, reaching about
three feet from the wall. 1t was under
this that the couple stood while being
Joined together. From the immense pier
glass hung beautiful floral basket. On
the wall was large and elaborate mono
gram, and festoons of smilax were hung
from the chandeliers 70 all portions Of the
room Parlor H, which was the bride S
dressing room, parlor +, the ladies' room,
and parlor |, for the gentlemen, were all
handsomely decorated. The marriage
ceremony was performed at - O'Clock,
Prof Swing officiating, and at ] o'clock the
wedding party sat down to tables in the
club.room, which had been especially dec
grated for the event. This room was a
bower of roses. ferns, smilax, etc. Sew
cral large pyramids of flowers were ranged
along the table, and festoons of sniax
reached from the chandeliers to the differ
ent portions Of the room. Along the edge
of the table, running between the plates
of the guests was train OF ivy along
which. at regular intervals, were placed
roses, button hole boquets for the gentle
men and sn 81 boquets for the ladies'; Tie
tables were magnifcently appointed ana
we're prepared under the directions OF Mr..
Frank Wentworth. The BRIDE, II charm
ing young lady, was very lastly and richly
dressed. The ceremony was brief, and
the congratulations that followed numer-
Gus and hearty.
The following is full list of the guests
at this wedding ceremony Lieut.. Gen, +
H. Sheridan. Gen, George A. Forsythe.
Gen. james Forsythe, Col and Mrs. Sher
dan, Col. and Mrs. Gillespie, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. B. Lcdyard, Col. and Mrs. Mactuley,
tien and Mrs. Hardin, Capt and Mrs.
Gilliss, Maj and Mrs Brdgeman, Misses
Beatty aud Skillwagen. Mrs. Cen Frank
/ Shernade and daughter, Gen. Clark, and
| Mrs and the Misses Rucker.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Sticks to II, Timidly.

The party whip has been cracked over
the head of Tillinghast, OF the Moline Re
0ie,e, for saying complimentary things OF
Gen Elliott, the Independent candidate fol
congress in this district, but he sticks tt
what he first said, in a tinid sort of way
as follows:
If il is an honor to say that man is &
man, then we have honored and will con
tinue to honor Col |, II. Elliott. We
know him to be made of better material
than enters into the constitution of most
Democrats; we also believe him to be
above. both in ability and integrity and
the essentials of a congressman, the Others
who were before the convention, for the
honor accorded to Col. Elliott.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Gen. Ross for Congress.

Two congressional conventions were held
at Yates City, Knox county, yesterday
THE 2d)-the Independent Reform, AID til,
Democratic Liberal They formed no union
but they nominated the same man for con
ress-Gen. Leonard F. Ross, Of Fulton
county. The district is the Ninth, com
poses of Peoria, Fulton, knax aud Stark
counties. At the last election Granville
Barrere, of Canton, Fulton county, Repub-
lican, was elected by l,S56 majority, over
y. 4. Worthiugton, Liberal Republican. of
Peoria.
Gen. Ross was brave, patriotic and
gallant soldier, and has long been very
prominent in Republican circles. He is an
able and popular man, and We are glad to
see him repudiate the corrupt Republican
party and act with the Independent Re
formers. His opponent is Dick Whitney.
VI "alesburg who took Tom Henderson
pace away irOm him as collector Of inter
"AA revenue, aud holds it now. We ex-
Pee' the election OF Gen. Ross.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

The people of Macoupin county want
! the state to assume their court house debt
which has 50 long been in litigation Oh
course everybody in the state, outside OF
Macoupin county, will say such Il PROPOSE
ton is the height of absurdity. But the
Macoupinitcs say they are prepared to
show that the law which created the debt
was passed by Republican legislature IN
spite Of tie protests Of the representatives. Of
tier county, and that the state is morally,
if not legally, responsible for the existence
of the monstrous burden on the people of
that county.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Act On the Defensive.

Porous who are subjected to the influences o
bad air and unwholesome water, to constant ex
posure out of doors and sudden changes os wealth
er, should act on the defensive by impartng tt
their co stitutions the power of resisting sucn In
fuences. Tn terrifying effects upon the sys EN- 81
uosIeucr's stomach Blters are SIMPLY amazing
Thousaud. who use them a. = preventive of mhla
ri ENJOY an absolute immunity from it attack
although dwelling III regions whore that scourgt
is most prevalent. Artzans and laborers who-t
occupations keep them in the open air, find the
Bitters complete sa eguard against the fleets OF
exposure. Travellers testify that they counteracl
the inHuencCs of torrit heat, intense cold. ana mi
asmaic air Free fam every objec ionable feature
pure, understanding, containing only vegetable
Ingredients, an agreeable stmnlant, ii wholesome
tonic and corrective, aud sovereign protective. il
il not surris NJ that the Hiters should be the
most popular Of American remedies
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
A Dab at Mai BeardsleY,

The Moline Rerielo still sticks to it that
}. V. Cook is IA perfectly competent clerk
that she meets the requirements Of the
Office 10 the satisfaction of all doing bust
ness with him aud that nobody com'
plains This is roo funny for anything
And then the ReDicw hits Mai. Boards
ley the following dig
"lIe Cook is not an inyeterate Office
holder aud, as IA consequence, may net be
posted in the tricks Of ra1e Which charac
teriaed his predecessor =
How is that for high p
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Nervous Debility.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind: a weak ner
VOWS exhausted feeling; no energy nina ION
confused head, weak memory, often with debllita.
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence of
excuses, mental overwork or indscretlons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY fnds sovereign cure in HUM
PHREr's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No 2s. II tones
up the system, arrests discharges dspelr the men
tai gloom and dependency, and reIuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price s., for package of five boxes and
large 81 vial of powder, which is important in
old. serious cases; or 81 per single box, Sold by
ALL Druggists, or sent by mail on receipt of price
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. 500, Broadway, ", Y.
Fol Jae by otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street, Benser
Thomas. Speidc and Breunert, Rock Island
and Richards Moline 3-idmwfSw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

A CARD.-This will inform my friends
that hereafter | will be found at the well
known dry goods establishment Of Cutter
& Co., corner of Second and Brady, Dav-
EXPORT Iowa, where / will be pleased to
see them all. Respectfully etc.
j. L. SMEDLEY,
Having secured the services of Mr.J. l.,
Smedley. as will be seen from the above,
we hope to see his many friends and &C
quaintances, promising to show them the
NEST complete stock of goods in our line
in this section. with prices guaranteed
satisfactory. Yours. etc.
CUTTER & Co.
Davenport, Oct /, 1874. 2-dlw&w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

1% The Daily Argus is delivered in any
part of the City, at taeentu cents per aceeh,
or eighty cents a month. By mail $40 a
year.
Weekly Argus So year in advance.
No paper sent beyond the time paid tor.
All business transacted at the .Argus
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Davenport, Oct. !, 1874. 2-dlw&

A New LEAD. How many times does
80 go into 250,OOO? 1t goes 5000 times.
Well, that is good per cent, even for
California. viii the best lead" ever
struck pay as much? Certainly not. But
there are strong probabilities that an in
vestment of fifty dollars made in the last
Grand Gift Concert, in aid of the Public
Library Of Kentucky, will pay that per
cent, to somebody Why not to one Of Us?
And then we have only to wait till the both
Of November for the result
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

ST.. LOUIS FArR.-The Rockford, Rock
Island and St. Louis railroad will sell ex
cursion tickets, from Rock Island to East
St. Louis and return, for 5000 to all at
tending the fair. Sale of tickets CONNER,
ces Oct Sd, closes Oct, 9th. Tickets will
be good for return passage until Oct iIth'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

The world was not made in day, Meth.
er is our stock of goods all sold out, but
they are going at lively rate, and it can
only be that we are having such lively
trade from the fact of keeping the finest
stock of goods 10 this section and at prices
that cannot be equaIled
WADswoRlH a. PARSONS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Thompson's Remedies.
The Greatest Discovery of the
Ace!

There are no diseases de 'atng In their ef
iects upon the constitution tn. Shove and none
more diihcult to cure by the usual of practice
The FEVER AND AGuE POWDERS will effect
cure IN cases of the longest standing as well as
prove preventive In the forming stages Of the dis
ease Being purely Vegetable, they act with GER
tanty on the disease, totally Graduating it from the
system, and prevent return at any future period
by waste your money and health in trying every
medicine You hear of, when THOMPSoN'S FEVER
AND AGUE Pow DERs have never failed to cure
the CiliLlS in any caseY
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

1% Heading matter advertising and no
tices in local columns aoiU be charged &C
cents per line, except for religious and be-
neUolent societies, aohich aoiU be 50 cents pc,
notice 'ohen not exceeding .fve lines; all
Over fre lines 10 cents per line.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

A chap who spent 81, 800 to graduate
from Harvard is postmaster in Iowa at
$24 per year. He would swap" his
knowledge Of Greek roots for hill of
beens if he could.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

Mr.. Loeb claims to have the very latest
styles and finest patterns OF imported
cloths, aud to make them into business
or dress suits to order, and in the latest
fashions, at his One Price Clothing House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

A splendid stock OF frst-cass furnish
ing goods,-fnd underwear, hoisery, gloves
scarfs, ties, collars, etc, etc. Everything
at popular prices at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-jdly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

The train from California going East, via
Chicago, leaves this city, tomorrow morn
ing at S:l5.
Also, the train from the East for Omaha
San Francisco and all intermediate points
leaves this city tomorrow evening at $50
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PONDS EXTRACT, "We Vegetable
Pain Destroyer" There is no pain or
ache it will not abate, }, bruise or burn it
will not extort the agony from,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

1@- Daily Subscribers to the Argus, aoho
do not receiue their papers regularly and
promptly are requested to report at The
business office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

Prof Frey invites people to call and see
the Rock Island Business College IN Its
new hall, and then buy their scholarships.
He says scholars are coming in fast. lot.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
The American boneIess sardines receiyel

| The American boneiess sardines received
the grand diploma OF merit over all CON-
petitors at the World Exposition, Vienna,
1873. Better and less than half the price
of imported sardines. Sold by all first
class grocers. Packed only by the Amerl'
can Sardlne Co., New Y ork. IU-3ud&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
GRISWOLD'S SALVE.

THIS CE EBRATED SALVE OR PLASTER
; na- been used ami 'od In Hartford, nm, for
more than fny years and invariably cures all kinds
OF 5 res, Barns Scads, Bolls and Wounds, Fever
Sores, Sc. lnestimabe for Rheumatism and
Sprains. &C. Wholesale Depot,
SIssON BUTLER CO..
2-lsd&wly liar ford, Conn.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
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
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 apv
other known remedy, for they leave the system in
healthy slate, and the patient beyond the probable
ity OF relapse -
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFETTs.
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes. with
fhoMfsoNs FEVER AND AGUE POWDERS
stamped on the lid, and the signature of THOMPSON
sibly be genuine. poe'
CRAWFORD & FOBES.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

The human hair receives new life and
vigor by the use of Puzzoni's Chemical
Hair Restorative cures dandruf ana letter
OF the scalp. Sold by all druggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
The Weather-.-To.Day,

The following shows the temperature
Mt THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as In
dicated hv thermometer
"a. MAG . above zero II NJ. 64o above zero
A. NJ. $50 r. NJ. Oi0
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

KEEP IT IN MIND that Goes dyspepsia
cure is the only known remedy that is GER
tain to cure dyspepsia, indigestion, sick
headache, cramps, cDlios, cholera morbus,
and distress after eating, 1t never tails.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

Fail and winter suits and overcoats a
speciality at Loeo's, the One Price Cloth
Ter. ~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
Is the most economical Baking Powder
for the Consumer in use.
WHY?

/ Because it is full strength consequently
| fifty per cent. cheaper than any other Pow
der sold.
1t requires 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 fermenteC
yeast.
The Champion, wherever introduced has
AIKEN the lead with all lovers of. pure anG
economical articles, and has given univer.
sal satisfaction, as is being acknowledge
by all.
You get what 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 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 in a 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 half
cup butter, one coffee cup cold water,
three cups of flour, white Of four eggs,
three teaspoons HEDGES CHAMPION
BAKING POWDER, one aud half tea
spoonful Hedges Concentrated Extract
Vanilla.
1t is put up in neat packages of Quar-
ters, Halves, and Pounds, for Family use.
And in 5, 10, and % b. cans, for con-
venience of Hotels.
Packed in barrels or boxes as desired.
Nantactaoed at tie Laboratory Of
W. N. HEDGES & CO.,
Southeast cor of Main and Center SITS,
....... OHIO.
For sale by all Retail Dealers.
The following are our Wholesale Agents
in Cincinnati, and Indianapolis.
H. l.. STILES & Co, Cincinnati, o.
DAGGET Il Co., Indianapolis, ind.
The genuine Champion Baking Powder
is for sale by W. G. WEIGH, j. b. CAR
GILL, BLANCHARD g. BAILEY. W. b.
SARGENT, HENRY SCHNITGER and WM.
SHEARER
And wholesale by
9-23d- sat lyl HENRY DARTS Sons.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03

Trunks. The Racine trunks which
we're awarded the premium at our fair are
for sale by Livingston.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
CAMpHORINE,'

The Great Discovery for the immediate relief and
cure Of Rhe imatis H. Nenral gia Sprains Bruf.c -
Pains, Stiff Joints Strains, Swelliugs, Inhamna
tious, Bunions. Catarrah &c, &C. II will not
every family. Thousands Viii testify II Its great
merits Try IL. Price per bottle - cents
Reuben HDYT Proprietor,
.8dGm al3 Greenwich street, \ \.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-03
LYMAN's HIsToRIcAL CHART OF The

LYMAN's HISTORICAL CHART OF THE
WoRLD.-fhis is a work of reference tor
students, scholars, literary men and those
whose business avocatiuns preclude the
possibility of luxurious consultations O.
cyclup9dias or other extensive works. 1t
gives, centennial periods ia history Of the
wOrld-a resume OF the important and in
teresiing epochs Of mans progress from
Eden till the present day. Whether our
studies be directed to the historical, anti
quarian, political statistical OF social pro-
gress, we shall hnd here interesting data
tor a comprehension of the same. ". II.
krOessen is now engaged canvassing this
city tor the work. he may be found at
% west Illinois street, over Rock Island
National Bank.