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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
Dangerous Characters Around.

Marshal HAYES wishes us to caution the
public that there is an unusual number of
suspicious characters about that such
creatures generally congregate in towns on
the advent of shows or any attraction
which draws crowds of people together !;
that on such occasions they ply their vo-
cation Of burglary, robbery and various
tricks and devices to rob or swindle people
of their money or valuables; that all
citizens should exercise extraordinary care
at such times, never leaving their premises
entirely alone or unprotected, for incediar-
ism and robbery are pretty sure to follow
in the train of exhibitions which draw to-
gether great crowds of people, The police
will do the best they can to protect the peo-
pie from these sneak thieves, sharpers and
burglars but the limited number of police
men renders it impossible to cover our whole
territory and he calls on all citizens to ex-
ercise vigilant watch over their own
premises and property and aid the police
all in their power in detecting and bring
ing to justice all violators of law or disturb
ers of the peace With sthe aid and sup
port of all good citizens the police can do a
good deal-without it but little.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
Hnw il This1

A Washington telegram say ''Ex-Sena-
tor and Confederate General Robert Toombs
paid long visit to the President Saturday
and expressed himself much pleased with
the cordiality of his reception" Is Gen.
Grant becoming disloyal? Only think of
it! He has received and treated politely
the man who wanted to ''call the roll of
his slaves on Bunker hill, =" and who took
up arms against 1.-THE best government the
world ever saw" The Toll leagues and the
G.. A. RS ought to see about this.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
Sensible Memorial.

A Washington telegram says Mr.. Conk-
ling presented memorial of the Work
ingmen's Convention, asking Congress to
adjourn sine die. He said the object of
the memorialists was to end the uncer-
tainty existing regarding financial mat
tiers. Referred to the Finance Commit
3oo -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Now is the winter of our discomfort il
the form of colds, coughs and pulmonary
complaints, and in halls, streets, churches,
or wherever men do mostly congregate,
there you hear chores, of coughing, with
a full symphony of sneezing, How much
mischief arises from neglected colds, I'M
regarded coughs and the consumptive in
the coffin, perhaps, would have been well
and hearty now if, when it was but a
cough, he or she had taken bottle of Mas
ta's Pulmonic Balsam, which is the very
best remedy for all diseases of the throat,
chest or lungs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Anold Clergyman, accustomed to reading
the Scriptures to his servants, read the
following passage: And the asses snuff
ed up the east wind" What do you in
fer from that, John?" inquired the old di-
vine. II infer that they would not grow
fat on it very soon, was the reply of the
servant. But it is fact that those who
use Durnos Catarrh Sunff, will find it an
infallible cure for colds and have grown
fat unon II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
The Foremost Tonic Of the Are.

new path to health was provided for the sick,
new shield against disease was secured to the
heartily, when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters became
the standard tonic of America. For nearly quar-
ter of century this powerful and genial antidote
to disease and the which produce it. has been
its sanitary march, building up the feeble, help
Soothing pain. promoting digestion regulating the
secretions increasing the vgor of the sys-
TEN, cheering the spirits arresting premature de-
cay and not only prolonging life, but adding value
to it by putting thousands of invalids in condi-
ton to enjoy it. No volume ever published would
be large enough to contain history of the cases OF
dyspepsia constipation. biiousness, intermittent
fever nervous debility. and mental and physical
prostration cured by this great vegetable invigor-
ant which only restores health, but protects ii
| from danger in the most unhealthy districts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY,
Tune, Anything that Fits

TUNE, Anything that Fits
Magic Oil is death on Fits ;
Magic Oil is delicious, thank Renne for this!
All pain 1t cures quickly for mother or miss
Goes right TO the trouble, rubbed in with the palm
As sure as your faithful 1T works like CHARM
The directions please follow, but your own skill
liz Sprains and Neuralgia, but battle with will.
Used outward and inward ii never does HARM
In Headache or Collie 1T works like CHARM
Sore throat from Catarrh or from Cold in the Head
Or ChllIs from Cold that would keep you in bed,
Magic Oil performs wonders, and acts like balm
For Gargling, or Swathing'It works like charm y
The "toot horn of fame'' most usually liesi
so the Magic Oil cures took the folks by surprise
The claims that ii made caused wondrous alarm.
The trial now shows that 1t works Ike charm
1t cures you so nicely, 1t makes you feel brave
So that ordinary pain is a luxury to have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives feeling SO calm,
The stomach in glee says 1T works like a charm
VIM. RENNE g. SONS, manufacturers, PittsfeId,
Mass.
Reader, call for it where Won trade. Sold in
Rock Island by John Bengston and L. Bruenart.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

There is every probability that we shall
have high water in the Mississippi river
before long, and it would be well for our
city authorities to be prepared for it by
attending to the sewer gates, culverts, rail-
road entertainments, and other points which
need guarding. An ounce of prevention
is worth pound of cure
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Wadsworth & Parsons say they are now
prepared to show the finest stock of carpets
and floor oil cloths to be found in this Sec
ton, and that they will guarantee their
prices to be lower than any other house
They also say they are offering, for few
days, great bargains in dress goods to make
room for their spring stock, which will be
open in few days.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

The American boneless sardines received
the grand diploma of merit over all COM
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 Ameri-
can Sardine Co, New York. [IO-SOd&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Our readers will certainly thank us for
advising them to keep in their houses, for
use, Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil 1t
is said to be the best remedy for painful
complaints ever discovered. 1t works
ike a charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

EDITORS OF ARGUs.-By special re-
quest of number of citizens, Mr.. Hrs
berg has consented to remain at the Har-
per House until Thursday evening, the
l4th. Office hours from A. NJ, till 6 PM
Rock Island, May II, 1874 did.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Something new again-those Cast Iron
Post caps made by the Rock Island Stove
Co., are far preferable to wood for dura-
bility-then they are neater and cheaper
too. See them before building your fence.
Sd6t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

MI DEsPERANDUM-A real hea7thu
man or woman, is rarity and what won
der? when we realize that it is the custom
to overload the stomach, and then produce
chronic disease by the use of spirituous liq-
uors, 'Tonics," ''Appetizers, 'Restora-
tives, etc. Having first produced disease
by indiscretion, the victim wonders why
nothing does him good. Just so; and
the reason is that they all, or nearly all,
find basis in alcohol-or POISON. TO all
thus discouraged, we can conscientiousIy
say, make one more trial, Discard
spirituous medicines, and give NATURE
chance, aiding her in the struggle by using
one of her own pure and unadulterated
herb remedies, in the shape of VINEGAR
BITTERs The discoverer, DR.. j. WAL,
KER, of California, is no pretender, but an
honorable practicing physician, and his
discovery is the result of years of labor
and study The wonderful cures effected
by them of Dyspepsia. Fevers, Rheuma-
tism, and many other terrible diseases, are
almost incredible.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Jonas Bear, the clothier, always looking
out for the interest of his customers, has
received car load of the genuine Racine,
Wis, trunks, thereby saving IA per cent.
freight. 5-5dIy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
CITY.

rsy Reading matter advertising ana md, no D.
49, =, IocoI Columns 9oiU be charged 40
CENTS sses ney line, except for religious and be
neyolent societies, s0lstch aoiH be so cents per
motice sosen not exceeding yfce lines all
o,,er fire lines 10 cents per ti1e.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

ExcURsIoN.-John Ochs & Son, agents
for the Iowa Railroad Land Company, will
have another land buyers excursion to
Carroll, Crawford, Sac and Ida counties in
Iowa, leaving Davenport on the 10th of
Nav 1874, at o clock P. M. from the of
fee of John Ochs & Son, cor. of Second
and Harrison Sts, where tickets can only
be had. These tickets will be received in
payment of land purchased.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
The Weather---To-Dav,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated by thermometer:
Z A. NJ. 63 +. above zero. 10 M75o above zero
@ A. NJ 6go Bpm 500
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

LADIES it is coming next week, the
Golden State Washing Powder, saves
time, labor, soap and clothes. Samples
given away free.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

A FAMILY REMEDY,-'Coe's Cough
Balsam." These have become household
word with very many families, and the
merits of the article justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are testi-
flying that it has actually cured them of
consumption. 1t is no doubt the consump-
tives best friend, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
POLICE COURT.
Before E. C.. Chopper, Police. Magistrate.

Tuesday May 12-Dan Newcomb of
this city and Philip Haney of LeClaire
were found last night at the house of Mary
Reed the stone house on Dock street, by
Policeman Ohrt and German kicking up
fuss generally, and taken to Jail, Mary was
brought up this morning-pretty drunk,
Dan was fined $40, Haney So, and Mary
SO No money-all sent to Jail.
Before Jacob Norris, Police Magistrate.
Henry Nelson, East St. Louis, was ar
rested last evening by Deputy Marshal
Kimball for petty larcency, stealing cap
from Schroder's barber shop, held for trial,
bail S25, for want of which he went to Jail.
Before Esquire Pinkley.
Justice Pinkley played police officer to
some purpose last evening. He arrested
drunk and disorderly case named Henry
Ferns and put him in Jail, and this moru-
ing he fined him SIS for drunk and disord-
erly and So more for resisting an officer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Look for the opening of the Modern
Wonder. Great dollar sale Of oil paintings,
chromas, watches, etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

BOARDING by the day or week at Mrs
lips on Orleans between Beaver and Of
ter streets. 12d4t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Livingston sells the genuine Wisconsin
Trunk. 3-l6dt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
M Drops Of Constitution Water

THREE IIMEN A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys
Stone in the Bladder
Catarrh of the Bladder,
Diabetes, Gravel, elect
Brick dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, 80 John Street ....... ........NEW YORK
For sale by all First Class Druggists. 3-3d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PozzoNI's medicated complexion powder
for sale by E. Breunert, Emil Koehler,
and G. Speidel.
PONDS EXTRACT. We know of no
preparation equal to it. Nothing possess
ing the same characteristics. In the Elk
tract, Nature and science are combined,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

Nothing is more eficacious for the cure
of colds, coughs and all lung diseases than
'Masta's Pulmonic Balsam'- an old New
England remedy which thousands have
tried and proved it to be just the thing for
these distressing complaints. 1t is pre-
pared from vegetable balsams and the me-
dicinal properties Of roots and herbs, with
no minerals or poisonous acids Simple
and safe in the materials used, it can be
taken at any time. This valuable remedy
is for sale by every druggist in Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

HELMBoLD's BUCHU is still in the zenith
of its popularity. Notwithstanding the alb
sence of DR.. Helmbold, the celebrated
medicine is still manufactured at the lab
oratory at Philadelphia, and is sold by all
respectable druggists. Its warranted for
all diseases of the kidneys and urinary or
gans Beware of counterfeits. Genuine
has proprietor's private stamp. John F.
Henry, New York, Sole Agent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ and Solicitor in Chancery. Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. S-30dw1y
DwARD ID. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACKSON
SWEENEY & JACKSON,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLORS AT LAW
n Office-Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and, Illinois. 111Sdly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
KENwoRTLY & REARDsLEY,
p r. McELHERNE,

1 Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS L
L Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy JAS, M. Boards
ey 1O-23d&wtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
LIFE BALSAM.

~ w.! b.; a1$M NJ
Is Prompt, Reliable, safe
and Pleasant, consequent
ly, the Greatest Remedy Of
the Age for COUGHS,
COLDS, BRONCHITIS,
PNEUMONIA, WHOOP-
ING COUGH, GROUP, and
all Pulmonary affections.
Positively the most reliable remedy in
the market for what it is recommended.
The united voice of all that have used it
are enough to prove its wonderful effects
in arresting all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs.
Consumptives should not rest until they
try DR.. HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE
BALSAM, primarily because in the end
it will secure to them health.
Secondarily, because it will give to them
comfort and freedom from coughing.
Every forerunner or producer of con-
sumption, such as Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, &C., are speedily cured by DIR.
HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE BAL
SAM.
There are ten reasons why every family
should have DR.. HEDGES PULMONIC
LIFE BALSAM:
l. 1t is the cheapest Large Bottles
for SO cents.
2. 1t is much more pleasant to take.
8. It is more effectual.
4. 1t is simple, safe, and certain cure.
5. 1t is adapted to both old and young.
6. 1t is warranted to give satisfaction.
I. 1t is composed entirely of herbal bal
samic medicines
s. 1t is the most popular medicine il
the market
9. Because physicians are prescribing
it.
10. Because every family that has haC
it will not be without it.
MANUFACTURED AT THE LABO
RATORY OF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
LOCAL COLUMN.

4 One box of C;sry's Soluble INK Powder
l will make pint OF BEST BLACK INK in five minutes ]
81 d., SIS5 by mail HGO.CARY, GAINESVILLE, o. !
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-12
INDIANAPOLIS. s1ooMINaToN& WESTERN
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON,

hT7 CkNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
y Lock Island, Ill. ONCE in Mitchell & Lynde's
BlOcK dWtf
The New York herald., 1874-09-16
1s74QuADRuPLE SHEET

the natural result Will be Reputation. Then have
you considered the consequent effect that the re-
pudiation OF the debts ol five or SIX Southern
states viii have upon the national credit abroad
Why should 1t not with justice he said that the
same people who repudiated their cwn State debts
will vote 10 repudiate the national debt In which
they have no more, II as much, interest as IN that
or their state Is 1t not to be feared mat the de-
preston which has been Kept upon US Will soon
revert TO yourselves We cannot hold the lgno-
rant negro Responsible Tor all these things Tor his
ignorance Is taken advantage OF by these design
ing politicians and carDet-oaggers, ana
he Is nothing but tool in ther
hands for his own injury and ours
We have no disposition intention to
make war upon the negro himself. That would be
folly upon our part. There no labor well
adapted to till soil as mat OF the negro. Then
ii we are to live with hin, If our interests IN
common, and In order TO gam the desired end,
should there not be perfect peace and harmony
existing between usY All this can be accom-
phshed II we can only get rid Of the men VINO are
misleading nm, who are destroying HIM. DESTROY
ing US and yourselves our business industries
are langulshing, our property is worthless, our
bonds are on the verge OF reputation. and who is
responsible for all ths2 The Sheriff OF this parish
has to-day under seizure for nlgh taxes on exag-
gerated assessme ments, upwards OF 1000 pieces OF
property, and as soon as the courts open IN
November VIII have as much more great deal
OF property IN the State cannot be rented Tor half
the amount of the taxes that are levied on them.
So, you see the last act, confscation, is upon US.
Respectfully, II. +. SEIXAS.
The New York herald., 1874-09-16
WESTCHESTER COUNTY FAIR.

Yesterday being the commencement OF the an.
nual county fair which is being held near White
Plains, Westchester county, the number OF visitors
was comparatively small. The day was princl
pay devoted to the reception and classification OF
live STOCK, machinery, and articles Of domestic
manufacture intended for exhibition in the va.
rious departments. Among tho horned cattle
ALREADY ON the grounds are noticeable
several interesting specimens OF the Alderney
durham, ana other desirable breeds. Judging
from the entries yesterday, the bovine display
VIII probably exceed In numbers and variety that
Witnessed on any similar occasion Tor some years
past. me poultry interests also promise to be
wen represented. An unusually large variety or
MOWERS, fruits and vegetables, chiefly from the
upper portion OF the county, attracts the attention
OF the VISITOR, and attests the assertion that while
In some sections or Westcnester the march OF
metropolitan progress has pushed agricultural
pursuits ITO the wall, the county can still boast
ol pomological people.
The New York herald., 1874-09-16
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR.

Although yesterday was only the second day OF
the great annual fair at Waverly PARK New
Jersey, the attendance very large The
large collection and superior quality OF the live
stock make this fair the best exhibition ever wit.
messed in the State. New pens for horses and
cattle have been erected, and the stock is still
coming In. The President OF the State Agricul.
tural Society, Mr.. Amos Clark, accom-.
panied BY HERALD reporter, paid a
visit OF inspection to nearly ali the de-
partments. The cattle were particularly deserving
o attention. They are chiefly OF the Durham and
Aiderney breeds. The largest Durham bull IN the
collection belongs to Mr.. Holconb, of Lambert.
vile. 1t Is only three years old, and or a white
aud liver color. Other fine specimens have been
sent by w. S. Taylor, of Burlington; +. T. Brown.
OF Elizabeth; DR.. Newell, OF New Brunswick; Z. g.
Duval, OF Jamesburg; John II. Huyck, or Rahway,
and Caleb II. Earl. Perhaps the most symmetrical
and handsome pure Alderney bull in the colec-
ton Is that sent by Joshua Hendrick, of Beleville
III Is Two years and three months old. In CONVEX
sation with several ralsers OF stock the reporter
learned that the Alderney breed OF COWS is most
butter than any other.
The pigs exhibited are mostly Of the Yorkshire
breed and are fine specimens. The display of
poultry ls unusually fine. But the collection OF
agricultural implements is without precedent
one could occupy many hours in this department
alone The horticultural department, in charge
or Mr. 7. T. Quinn, is the most attractive. Mon
mouth county carries of the prize for potatoes,
utts,melons, squashes and pumpkins. 1t furnishes
ninety varieties OF potatoes some of whlch-the
species known as the peeress-are OF immense
SIZE. There are $50 plates OF fruit in the
cultectioh rom this county. There are
altogether from ten other counties 1000
plates OF fruit. Among the collection are corn.
stalks twelve feet in height. Two small branches
OF pear trees form great curiosity. One, winch
measured two feet two inches, contained thirty
nine large pears. though the stem was very slen.
DER. they were taken from the Seth Bovden farm
at lrvington Newburg sends fifty six varieties OF
grapes.
secretary Robson will deliver the address to-
morrow. President Grant and his stan are ey.
pected. Mr.. George A. haisey, the republican can.
didate Tor Governor, was on the grounds during n
great part OF the day. order is maintained by
ChIef OF Police Ker0n and a squad from Elizabeth
They arrested four New York pIckpockets yes ser.
The New York herald., 1874-09-16
WHY DID he DO IT7
A Marriage, n Death and n RurinI.

Marriage, n Death and n Burial.
wedding with tragic termination, occurred
at Allowaystown, N. j., on Saturday evening
last. 1t seems that young man By the name
OF Kirk married daughter Of Isaac Nicholas
OF Allowaystown. N. j., and the twain pre-
pared to celebrate the marriage festivities. ON
the day following Sunday tho young man
finished up and addressed two let,ers--onc to his
latner ana one to his wife. In the letter
to his father he inclosed q sort OF memorandum
OF his accounts, debtor and creditor. with
a request for their speedy adjustment.
10 his wife In the second he expressed
the warmest conJugal Affection and left
her in the hands OF the Deity. who, he averred,
was better able to protect her than be. He also
absoved her from all previous vows aud ADVISED
her TO O second marriage II desirable. At about
hali-past three O'Clock Y. NJ. he stepped into an
adjoining shed, and placing a pistol close TO his
breast, nred and died almst instantly. An inquest
held developed facts as above stated. on Nnnuav
he was taken 80 salem ior interment.
The New York herald., 1874-09-16
General Roger A. Pryor's Views.

Among the persons visited yesterday by HERALD
representatives was General Roger A. Pryor, for
merly member OF Congress, ex-general in the Con-
federate army and now lawyer practising in this
city. General Pryor was found busy engaged in
his inner Office, No. % Pine street. but courteousy
gave the reporter few IN ments' time for
the purpose OF inquirng his views as to
the Louisiana situation. He said in substance
The coup detat in New Orleans is so startling
that can hardly comprehend the position. l am
profoundly panied, however, to learn that the
people OF New Orleans have attempted by revolu-
tOn and war to right the wrongs under when
undoubtedly they have long suffered. regard the
Kellogg government as notalng out a usurpation.
1t was, however, acknowledged by the general
government, ana they have got to support 1t or
stuitiiy themselves The McEnery ticket was
tainly elected two years ago. and the patience with
which the Louisiana people have borne their trials
under the usurpatlon OF the Kellogg faction had
won for the Southerners the sympathy OF the
whole Northern people; yet now that they
have resOrted TO violence l very mucn
fear that sympathy may be diverted from them.
When men undertake to override the law all con-
servatve influence is arrayed against them. ! sin-
cerely trust the situation may be somewhat eXag-
gerated, but it excites the most painful alarms in
my breast