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The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

ts5' All parties needing the services of an ex-
perienced surveyor are advised to employ j. A.
Benson, U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Au-
burn, Cal. He has the Government Field Notes
he possession of which enables him to restore
lost corners without delay. He charges mod
erately and works rapidly
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23
Local and County Matters,


IT is rumored that Moses FREEDOM is imnrov-
Ing, though he is far from being sound of
mind.
Two boys, sons of W. w. York, of Marysville,
were recently drowned, while in bathing in
Simmerly slough, near that city.
AT the st. Lawrence the miners. we learn.
are hammering, and the mill pounding away as
usual
" For the very best photographs, go to
Bradley e. Rulofson's Gallery with an Ell EVA
TOR, 429 Montgomery street. San Franc.:o
IT is said that anything Midas touched turned
into gold. An exchange says, touch man with
gold these days, and he will turn into ANYTHING.
PUBLIC School closed yesterday, after an ex-
animation which reflects credit on the teachers.
To-day school picnic will be held at N .rcross
grove, near the trestle-work
The Rev. John Cornell will hold piscopal
services at the Court House, tomorrow. All
are invited to attend.
NAPA CRY is talking about a frst-class WOOL
en- mill, viii ch will make the 10th on this Coast,
seven of which will be in California
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23
SYENITE.

FREE WH1sKY-The question, Resolved
That it would be better for the human family
if whisky were free" was discussed, last We'd
nesday evening, by the Auburn Debatiug Club,
with much interest on both sides, and was
6nallv decided in the affirmative.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

The Yuba, Feather American and Sacrament
to rivers are about high as they have been
this last Winter. Cause-melting of the snow.
Resnlt-much damage to farms, gardens, Or
chards, etc., along their banks.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

BELLEvUE.-Latest reports from this mine
Gays the miners all excited over the rich
prospect, and show their conidenee in the
mine by investing all the money they can raise
in Bellevue stock
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

THE Grange at Rosevle, in this county,
though quite young, is one of the largest in the
northern part Of the State. The Lincoln
Grange will soon catch up, and at Sheridan
there is big talk of organizing another.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

New INVENTION were shown by A. Ii.
Dake, few days ago, what he called an I'm
proved Miners Gauge" of his own invention.
It is neat. and, we should think, a very handy
contrivance. Ry it person is enabled at once
to mark the exact bevel required on piece OF
timber to make it fit precisely any desired
place. BY this gauge any bevel or angle desired
can be obtained as easily and accurately as a
carpenter can square the end of board We
should think it would prove a great help IN
timbering shafts and tunnels, and If SO, Will
meet with great demand. Builders would also
find it valuable addition to their kit OF TOOLS
model is now being constructed by Adler the
gunsmth, which, as soon as completed, Will be
sent on to Washington with an application for
patent for the same.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

For SALE.-A farm near Auburn, with vine
yard, wine cellar and dwelling. Apply to r.
Gordon, Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

The streets are getting quite dusty and it is
high time the sprinklng cart was doing duty.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23
BORN.

BORN.
At, Iinsoln. May H. 1874, to the wife OF D.
F. Hammer, Q son.
In Auhurn, May 10, 1874, 70 the wife OF
Frank Schwsitzer, son,
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

New MUs1c.-We have received from A. L.
Bancroft & Co., 721 Market Street. San Fran
cisco, some choice pieces Of new music among
which are the popular "Village Beauty Ma
xourka," by Jas. A. Kerr; new sefehade,
"Slumber not, Darling" by Geo. W. Persley,
and the pauline Lucca Polka" by Gasp F.
Storaudt. which is pronounced the finest pro-
duction of late date We also have some speci-
men pages of new and popular song books from
the same firm.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

WHEATLANp is one of the livliest and fastest
growing towns In northern California. Though
We think the completion of the Colfax & Ne
vada Railroad will slightly, if not seriously,
check its rapid spread. We don't know whether
the people living there look with envy on the
promised success of this railroad enterprise or
not but we DO know that if they do they won't
own it, The town has at a recent election been
Local Optioned, which just now seems to cause
greater fear and trembling for its continued
prosperity than all the railroads in the country.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

IT is rumored that Moses FREEDOM is improv-
ing, though he is far from being sound of
mind.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
Dyspepsia! Dyspepsia Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia is the most perplexing of all
human ailments. Its symptoms are al
most infinite in their variety, and the for
lorn and Respondent victims of the disease
often fancy themselves the prey, in turn, of
every known malady. This is due, in part,
to the close sympathy which exists between
the stomach and the brain, and in part al
SO to the fact that any disturbance of the
digestive functions necessarily disorders the
liver, the bowels and the nervous system,
and effects, to some extent, the quality OF
the blood. --.-
f. +. Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is
a sure cure This is not new prepare
ton, to be tried and found wanting it has
been prescribed daily for many years il
the practice OF eminent physicians with
unparalleled success it is not expected OF
intended to cure all the diseases to which
the human family is subject, but is war.
ranted to cure Dyspepsia in its most obsti
nate form. kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron
never fails to cure symptoms of Dyspepsia
or loss OF appetite, wind aud rising of the
| food, dryness Of the mouth, heartburn. dis
tension Of the stomach and bowels, consti
patton, headache, dizziness, sleeplessnes.
and low spirits Try the great remedy
and be convinced OF its merits. Get tn,
genuine. Take only Kunkelis. which il
put only in 81 bottles Depot, $50 Nortl
Ninth street, Philadelphia.
John Bengston agent tor oock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

The board Of supervisors ought to cause
to be prepared and published ouce a year
a complete statement, in tabular form, Of
the expenses of the county; Of the fees
received from each office; the cost of run
ming the office the cost of running the
poor farm and the number Of persons sup
ported there the amount of bills allowed
for relief Of poor outside the aims house
and the number Of persons relieved, by
towns; the amount of county indebted
ness amount paid on debt; amount of
interest paid and to whom paid etc, etc
IN short a complete financial statement,
such as is made by our city council every
year. A system Of book keeping should
be inaugurated for the county clerk of
fee by which any fact connected with the
matters here alluded to can be ascertained
at a moments notice, and the books
should be as promptly and regularly post
ed as any set of bank books. There ism t
u member OF the board, to-day, and hash t
been for years, who can give his constitu-
ents correct information on any point here
alluded to. The board should have the
courage to establish proper system OF
book keeping at once and take measures
to put the accounts Of the county in such
shape that the people can know how
things are running. They know but little
about il poW-and the sunervisnrs don't
know any more
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
FIRE in Mur phys Book Store.

About II o'clock last night a fire was
discovered in the rear of Murphys book
store, where large quantity of wall paper
was stored, An alarm was given and the
hose companies were quickly on the
ground, and the fire soon extinguished
Mr.. Murphy has no idea as to its origin
The store was closed before o'clock in
the evening. 1t is impossible at this writ
ing to ascertain the loss, but it will proba
bly, be in the neighborhoodo of $4,000. Mr.
Murphy is insured in j. NJ. Buford's agen
cy for 81, $50, in the Franklin, of Philadel
phia, and $3.50 in the North America. o.
Philadelphia; in L. w. Hursts agency fol
81 900 IN the Commercial Union, of Eng
land and in Wiser & Hawes's agency fol
800 in the Royal, of England.
The interruption of business and loss O
trade of course no insurance can cover
Our people all sympathize with Mr.. Muir
ply IN the arrangement Of business which
must follow for time, and hope that ul
timately his loss may be made good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

PATENT MEDICINES. That there are
some good patent medicines no intelligent
man dare for moment deny and preem-
inent is the great California hero medicine
VINEGAR BTTTERs, discovered by DR. j,
WALKER, prominent physician of San
Francisco, This medicine, although called
Bitters, is not to be classed among the vile
fancy drink" recommended and sole
over the bar by rum vendors, but is a com
bination Of pure herbalistic extracts, known
to possess sterling medicinal qualities, anC
is compounded without the use, in any
shape, of spirits.s Its action upon the in
ternal system is not stimulating to the ex
tent that alcoholic poison is, but it at onc'
attacks blood-impurities, and by removing
the original cause destroys the germs of di
sease and invites returning health. 1t
action upon the stomach and liver rende
it an almost certain specific in the mos
stubborn cases of dyspepsia, and in trutl
imparts new life and vigor to the who'll
system. 1t is one of the best medicine
ever invented
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
CITY Licenses.

On the Both of April we published q
complete list of all licenses granted at the
city clerks Office up to that date. Since
then the following additional licenses have
been granted
SafOons-fwo new licenses have beer
granted, viz Geo NJ. Adler and Edwin
Notwithstanding 81 in all, at 800 each
The license OF Swan Swanson has beer
transferred to Geo. T. Adelman.
Billiard Tables-John Bleuer, jacob
OhlweIer, Jacob Hesly-16 in all, at $l(
each.
Pigeon Hole-John w. Trouble-mak-
ing in all, at S. each
| Drays-C. Sarvey, Geo. Ii: Summon
John Uoyne, I'd, j. H. Langley, Johr
Coyne, lst, Henry Langmark, John Sinnet
7. Grady-lS in all, at SO each.
Wagon. J. Thomas, (6), Alfred Col
elaysuer, Ed Whalen, Richard Lyon, Hugh
McLoon, Chris Waab, Henry Peterson
John Russell, John Struck, Henry Bunker
G. Mitch, II. B. Myer, V. Bashus, Jacol
Shirg, Joseph Dittman, j. H. Elkin, How
ell Thomas, Martin Rose, I. +. Wright
Mathew Moore. Adam ntauker, Pat Ayres
Peter Larkin, John Sreck, Henry Zeimers
Pat Mullqueen making Sc in all, at S;
each
q Peddlers-L. t. Leal, Michael McKin
ney, IL. Hirshberg, Prof. L. Parker (twol
James Ball, }. Steen, VIM. Sellick, Dayit
Laird, Byron Green -FOUR NJ Gewaile, Z
5. Teagarden, Chas Teagarden, Nj. G
Crandell, Hans Peterson, o. j. Griffith
(twol, j. Frank Tennett, G. H. Morris
Hermon Buerguell, L. Reed Thompson
Louis Roy.-39 in all, license varying from
80 cents to 1880 EACH
Shows, Exhibition, etc-Queen's $75
Coles SIS, Sharpley S., Forbes S., karnei
! 30 cents
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
Imperfect Legislation.

The following is specimen of the i'm
perfect manner in which the board of SUI
pervisors do business:
Supervisor Feaster moved that the pray.
err Of the ladies' petition be granted.
Supervisor Kerr moved to amend so as
to postpone action till next month.
The amendment was adopted, which
simply changed the reading of Feaster'
motion. But no vote was taken on adopt.
ing or rejecting the motion as amended
which is equivalent to doing nothing.
Exactly the same thing occurs in relation
to Sup'r Smiths motion to appoint DR.
Jacobs physician to the aims house. SUPP
Kerr moved to amend it by giving thu
steward authority to employ physician
The amendment was adopted, and there
the matter ended. The motion as amend
ed was not adopted, and therefore tht
steward has not the authority to employ
physician
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
Accident to the Alex Mitchell.

A rumor was rife here last evening that
the fine steamer Alexander Mitchell had
been nearly ruined by the late storm, near
Dubuque. The Dubuque Herald con-
tains the following concerning the matter
The Alex Mitchell sustained considera-
BILE damage to her upper works while coming
down the river twelve miles above the city
and, becoming unmanageable, was blown
against the Wisconsin shore. Hauser and
Buckley thought their time had come, ant
engaged in prayer for the first time il
their lives. All this disaster came from
the Mitchell putting on white collars.
She was making the first trip with then
on and pays dearly for the venture. The
packet lies at the levee undergoing repairs
which will take ten days, throwing her GU
OF one round trip.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state OF mind: weak, ner-
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or anima ion
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita-
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence of
excuses, mental overwork or indiseretons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds . sovereign cure in HUM
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No %. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges dispels the men
tai gloom and dependency, and rejuvenates the
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price S., for package of five boxes and
a large s. vial of powder, which is important in
old, serious cases; or 81 per single box. Sold by
ALL Druggists or sent by mail receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. 5Ga, Broadway, \. y.
Fol- Jale by Otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street. Benser
& Thomas Speidel and L Breunert Rock Island
and J ) Richards. Moline. 3-4dmwf&wIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

1t was found that the delegates formally pr, sent
numbered only twenty-our Other Republicans.
who were admitted by resolution swelled the num-
Der TO thirty which made the convention more than
three times a. large the late Independents gath
ering - Union.
The only delegates present Mt the organ
ization, were Gregg, Wiser, HAYES and
Guyer, from Rock Island and Gould, Lob
dell, Salisbury, Morey, Grover and Morris
from Moline from Rock Island, and 6
from Moline, 10 in all Afterwards Dart,
Steel, Hodges. Campbell and Beardsley
came in, making - in all, = and that is all
the delegates there were present And
only two towns were represented at all
Ia the Independent convention ten towns
we're represented, as published in THE
WEEKLY ARGUS of last week.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY.

TUNE, Anything that Fits
Magic Oil is death on Fits
Magic Oh, is delicious, thank Renne for thisl
All pain 1t cures quickly for mother or miss,
Goes right to the trouble, rubbed in with the palm
As sure Is y0u'r faithful 1T works like charm
The directions please follow but your own skill
IL Sprains and Neuralgia, but battle with will
Used outward and inward il never does harm,
In Headache or Collie ut works like CHARM
Sore throat from Catarrh or from Cold in the Head
Or Chills from Cold that would keep you in bed
Magic Oil performs wonders and acts like balm
For Gargling, or Swathing'It works like a charm
The loot horn of fame most usually liesI
50 the Magic Oil cures took the folks by surprise
The claims that ii made caused wondrous alarm
The trial now shows that 1T works like charm
II cures You sn nicely, 1t makes you feel brave
SO that ordinary pain IL a luxury to have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives feeling so calm
The stomach ia giee says .'It works like charm
VIM. RENNE & SONS, manufacturers, PittsfeId,
Mass.
Reader, call for 1t where you trade Sold in
Rock island bY John Benaston and E. BruenPrt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

EVERY FLAVOR TRUE.-With great
care, by a process entirely his own, DR..
Price is enabled to extract from each OF
the true select fruits and aromatics, all OF
It's characteristic flavor, and place in the
market class of flavorings of rare excel
lenee. Every flavor as represented Of great
strength and perfect purity.
For any flavor that may be wanted for
favoring ice cream, jellies, custards, pas
try, etc, we recommend Or. Prices True
Flavoring extracts, and feel sure that like
his celebrated Cream Baking Powder viii
give perfect satisfaction. There is no i'm
position in these articles.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
They Cannot and Shall Not Escape the Issue

They Cannot and Shall Not Escape the Issue.
The Union persists in the stupid and
idiOtic plea that Mayor Deere is excused
for a 'palpable and omission of duty" on
the ground that his casting vote would
have decided nothing. OF course any
child knows that it would have decided for
or against the prayer of the petitioners
II for, then no ordinance would have been
necessary; if against, then it would have
been necessary to fix rules under which Ii
cense should be granted. We again repeat
that Mayor Deere has no right osay wheth.
er a question is important or unimportant
The charter he has sworn to obey and carry
outCivcs himno such discretion, but declare.
that he shall gire the casting cote, and tina
he shall be removed If he refuses. Wriggl'
and twist as they may, the apologists fol
Mayor Deere 'palpable omission of duty
cannot evade or mystify this point.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

Our citizens know that one Of our most
prominent physicians left here week OF
two ago, pretending that he was going to
attend medical convention. A notice in
another column shows what kind of con
ventiOn it was.
Those of our citizens who were fortunate
enough to get one of the some 200 to 800
elegant cards distributed through the post
Office to-day will be getting their store
clothes ready, for calls The card reads
"Mr. and Mrs SC Plummer. Mrs Sallie
NJ Dawson At home after June Is. Rock
Island. Illinois
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
They Don't Know Anything About II.

AAty DUH { AH0W MY INIHB FUuus II.
Another evidence of the way the books
are kept incur County Clerk office may
be found in the report of the Committee
on Roads and Bridges For want of a
proper index of the records they could not
tell anything about the legislation in regard
to the Muscatine ferry, All the records
should be properly indexed and a careful
and thorough system of book keeping
adopted 1t is the business and duty Of
the Board of Supervisors to provide for
these things And until they do, neither
they, their successors, or the people will
probably know any more about it than they
do now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

B6y Reading matter advertising and no
tees IN local columns mil be charged 40
cents per line, Except for religious and be-
neUolent societies, aohich soiU be so cents per
notice aohen not exceeding fue lines +; all
OUer fUe lines 10 cents per line.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

The subscribers to the capital stock Of
the Peoples National Bankiwill please bear
in mind, that 80 per cent of their subscrip-
ton must be paid to the Cashier on or be-
fore Thursday next. Office at Mr. Swan
sons shoe store. 9-d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

Just opened at Wadsworth K Parsons 5,
lace jackets and shawls, drap d'ete jack
cts, gak and guipure laoes, Hamburg edg-
ings, parasols, fans, table linen, linen sheet
ing, pillow linen. They also claim to have
the finest assortment of Brussels and In
grain carpets to be found in this section.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

Jonas Bear, the clothier, always looking
out for the interest of his customers, has
received a car load of the genuine Racine,
Wis, trunks, thereby saving IA per cent
freight. 5-5dly,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

PONDS EXTRACT is one of the most
potent curative agents known let those
who have never used it inquire of some
friend concerning its virtues. Try it |
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

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 It's warranted for
all diseases of the kidneys and urinary or
CANS Beware of counterfeits Genuine
has proprietor's private stamp. John +.
Henry, New York, Sole Agent
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

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, 1874-06-10

D6s- Daily Subscribers to the Argus, soho
do not receive their papers regularly and
promptly, are requested to report at the
business office
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

Two HUNDRED of the genuine Racine
Wisconsin trunks Just received and for
sale cheap by Livingston & Co. 6-3dtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
The Manther---To.DaH.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated by thermometer:
z A. NJ. $50 above zero. 12 NJ 6So above zero
10 A. NJ &C. 3P. NJ rs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
INDIANAPOLIS. B1ooxNaToN& WESTERN

Lv Indianapolis Ar. Peoria.
ar Mail & Ey 1900 A NJ 1855 NJ
Peoria indianapolis
n Mail q Elk TI5PM GAO
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made ut indianapolis for
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

Jonas Bear asks you to buy your Fourth
Of July suits at his clothing house on Hi
nois street. He says he is selling at re-
duced prices
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
MARRIED.

PLUMM -DAwsoN.-By the Rev j. NJ
Meaiy, assisted by Rey. j. g. Iaggart, on June 9th
1s74 iir s. c. Plumner, OF THIS city, to Hrs Sallie
NJ Dawson, Of New Wilmington, Lawrence County
Pa - N'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

NOTICE TO THE PUBMC.-If you are
suffering with a cough, cold, hoarseness,
whooping cough, Group, sore throat or any
pulmonary complaint, use Goes Cough
Balsam,it is the cheapest and best remedy
known for all lung and throat diseases. Ii
has been tested by thousands. 1t never
fails, Our dealers all keep it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
DIED.

GREGG.-In Chicago, on Monday, June 18th. Of
scarlet fever Wilson, son of Josenb X and Aac ~
Gregg aged years, months and 10 days,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PozzoNr's medicated complexion powder
for sale by E. Breunert, Emil Koehler,
and G. Speidel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
BUSINESS CARDS.
MI M STURGEON.
KENWoRTT.T I REARpsLEY

ATT ,kNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ I.ock island, III. Office in Mitchell Il Lyndes
DlOgS GWtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10
Dr.. ]. W. Stark, Dentist.

OoOMS NEXT DOOR TO TUE TELEGRAPH OF
n nce Illinois street Rock Island. All kinds %
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
CHARGES reasonable 6-17dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-10

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n and Solicitor in ChHncery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, ILL., s-30dwly