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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
LOCAL COLUMN.
Nh Drops Of Constitution Wate,
Nervous Debility.

A depressed, irritable state of mind: weak, ner
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or animation
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita
ting, involuntary discharges The consequence OF
excuses, mental overwork or indiscretions. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds sovereign cure in HUN
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC Specific No. 2S. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges, dispels the men
tai gloom and dependency, and rejuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price S. for package of five boxes and
large So 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. 56a, Broadway, N, Y.
Fol Jale by Otto Grotian IS Illinois Street. Bense
& Thomas, c Speidel and Breunert, Rock Island
and j Richards, Moline. 3-4dmwf&w1S
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
An Official ConY.

This morning we received from Repre-
sentative Durham an official copy of the
new township organization law passed and
signed by the Governor, and certified to
by the Secretary of State. 1t declares, in
relation to the basis of representation in
the Board of Supervisors, as follows ::
THE population of towns to be ascertained
by the last federal or state census preced-
ing the election" 1t will be of no use,
therefore, for us to elect but three super
yisors
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Old PanarA.

Many things connected with the early
history of this county will be forever lost
unless file of some of the early newspa-
pers can be rescued from the old boxes,
trunks and garrets of some of the early
settlers. Since we came here, in 1851, we
have a complete fle-but of the papers
published here previous to 1851, none is
known to be in existence.
We therefore ask the early settlers of
this county to hunt through their old
boxes, trunks, closets and garrets for any
stray copies of any paper published in this
county previous to 1851, and send them to
US. We will get them bound in an endur-
ing form so that they can be preserved and
referred to by anybody who wishes to see
them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

A caucus of the citizens of South Rock
Island will be held at School House No
on Monday evening for the purpose of Sc
lecting candidates to recommend for nomi-
nation by the Republican and Democratic
conventions for town officers. Union.
The above contains several blunders.
LIST, The meeting is called for Tuesday
evening. I'd, 1t is not for the purpose Of
selecting candidates to be nominated, etc.,
etc. Sd, 1t is for the purpose of consult
ing in regard to the interests of the new
township, and to indicate to a Peoples
Convention of the whole township who the
residents of the township, outside the city
would like to have for Commissioners ant
Overseers of Highways.
1t is quite likely, also, that the people
outside the city would like to have one o
the three Supervisors, and may indicate VIII
they would prefer. 1t is quite probable
also that they will recommend that town
ship convention, without regard to party
be held for the purpose of trying to secur
competent and upright men for all the of
fees, and appoint delegates to- such con
vention. We hear that they talk of Johl
A. Boyer, or 0. j. Dimick for one of tn
assistant supervisors. Mr.. Boyer talks q
being absent for the ensuing year, on tn
Pacific coast Should he conclude to &c, h
would probably refuse the Office. In town
Mr.. Krell, A. j. Swanson, Edward Bur
, rail-, H. Burgower, D. T. Robinson an
others are talked Of Any of them wi
suit us. 1t is not likely that better ma
than Mr.. Philleo can be found fe
Assessor, if he will take it again. Th
town clerk ought to be very competer
man, as there will be considerable bushes
since the township is now enlarged.
A meeting of the people, by delegate
from the various wards, and from til
; township outside the city, could select
; good ticket and avoid any strife. Say
! delegates from outside the city, and frol
: each ward, and have done with party pol
tiles in town affairs,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
To Commission Merchants.

Our present facilities for shipping by
river and rail to st. Louis makes that mar
ket desirable one to our dealers and COM
mission firms. Among the most reliable
houses in that city and one that is highly
recommended by the responsible patrons,
we mention that of Samuel Virden 4 Co.
No. 302 North Commercial St. Mr.. Vir-
den has been engaged for seventeen years
in the commission business in st. Louis,
and has always been entrusted with large
business from the vast country surround
ing the great city in which he lives, and
during all the years he has made and held
customers through his prompt attention to
business, and the success he has had in
serving his customers. He.is one of the
sound and substantial men of st. Louis
to-day, and as such we commend him to
our dealers. See the card of this firm in
to- days ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

CUTTERS POCKET INHALER AND CAR
BoLATE OF IODINE INHALENT.- anoth-
er column will be found an advertisement
of this novel Instrument and remedy for
the treatment of Catarrh and throat and
lung diseases 1t seems to be in great IA
vor with medical men. Coughs, colds, sore
threats, asthma, are frequently relieved in
a few minutes by its use, while for Catarrh
it is claimed as the only specific. The cir
cular and testimonials are very interesting
O-2Sdeod6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

VICTIMS OF OBSCURE DISEASE, seeking
safety and restored health, should use DR.
Helmbolds Extract Buchu. The article
is oficinal aud standard. 1t is, moreover
the only preparation that develops the full
value of Buchu as diuretic. 1t is per
feet specific for all diseases of the urinary
organs in male or female. Beware of coun
terfeits and limitations, which unscrupu
lous men are endeavoring to palm off upor
DR.. Helmbold's reputation Look for thu
doctors signature on the wrapper. Fo
sale by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

On Monday Mr.. Hawley presented in
Congress the resolutions of the Lee coun-
ty Board of Supervisors in favor of the
Rock Island Canal, which were referred to
the Committee on Railways and Canals.
We have watched the proceedings of Con-
gress every day, but have failed to discov-
er that Mr.. Hawley has presented the res
olutions of our city council, or of the public
meeting of our citizens in favor of the free
bridge bill. Nearly month has passed
since they were sent to him and to every
member from this State. Another copy
will be sent this evening. We shall see
whether he will present them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

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, 1874-03-21
Official Proceedings Of the Board Of supervi.
sors,
Saturday, March,

bdIUTUdy, NdTCU, II. 10Th.
4 communication was received and read
from Quincy Mcneil, whereupon, on mo.
ton of Supervisor Lobdell. Quincy was
brought before the board to apologize foI
presuming to dictate to this board on THEN
duties, he not being member Of the
board.
On motion of Supervisor Lobdell the
apology of Quincy Mcneil was accepted
and he was released from custody
Board adjourned sine die
JOHN V. Cook. County Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Elsewhere in this paper will be foun

Elsewhere in this paper will be found
the card of the Southern Hotel of st.
Louis, which is acknowledged to be first
class in all its appointments. AS all travel
ing men know, it is one of the best located
houses in that city, central to business,
convenient to all of the railroad, steamboat
and telegraph offices, and in all other
things which make great hotel popular, il
is second to none. Try it when in the city
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Telegraphing For Rooms

kilograms and letters are received ev
cry day at Harper House to engage
rooms for delegates to the cana
convention. The prospect is that
the hotel and boarding house accom-
modations of Rock Island, Davenport, Mo
Moline and Milan will be taxed to their ut
most capacity to accommodate the peopl,
who will attend the convention.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

LAvrrllE, WARNER &C.,. Props
Fronting on 4th, 9Th. and Walnut Sts,,

The Southern Hotel Is first class in all its appoint
ments. Its tables at all times supplied IN the
greatest abundance with all the delicacies the
kets afford. Its clerks and employees all polite
and attentive TO the wants of the guests at the
Hotel
There ia an improved elevator leading from the
FIRST floor to the upper one.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket ONCE News
Stand and Western Union Telegraph Office in Ro-
tunda Of the hotel 3-21mwf1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Is the most economical Baking Powde,
for the Consumer IN use.
WHY T?

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 fermented
yeast.
The Champion, wherever introduced, has
taken the lead with all lovers of pure and
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.
| It 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 fermentec
Yeast gives distress, and can not in many
cases be retained on the stomach.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Caucus in Rural Township.

All legal voters in Rural township who
sympathize with and are willing to act
with the Farmers Anti Monopoly organi-
cation, are requested to meet at Centre
School House, in said township, on Thurs
day. April, I'd, at o'clock p. NJ, to nomi,
nate candidates for township officers.
MANY VOTERS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Cheap Transportation Convention.

From the ST. Louis Republican.
A convention of delegates from the
Northwestern States has been called to
meet at Rock Island, Ills, on the oath inst,
to take into consideration the subject of
cheap transportation between the valley of
the Mississippi and the Atlantic seaboard
The Governor of Illinois has extended in
vitations to the Governors of Missouri,
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and also
to all bodies polite and corporate 10 those
States which may be interested.
This convention, we understand, is one
of the fruits Of the national convention
held in Washington the past winter, which
strongly advised unity of effort on the
part OF the citizens of the Northwest as
the only way by which the desirable object
OF cheap transportation can be accomplish
ed. Under government like this of ours,
agitation and discussion are the sole agen-
cies by which public attention can be
reused and public opinion formed-and
public opinion once formed and consoli-
dated is irresistible. The necessity Of
cheap transportation for the development
of the vast resources of this section of the
country is too apparent to require word
of comment The only question to be set.
tied is, How can it be best obtained
That question is not yet answered, but
each examination of the matter in all its
varied bearings tends to simplify the points
at issue and bring the solution nearer.
We therefore earnestly hope there will
be full attendance at Rock Island on the
oath, and that the convention may be as
harmonious as the object for which it i,
called is important. As the agriculture
/ lixy ,x&o .,
cheap transportation, measures should b
taken to secure a proper representation
from each state grange, for unless the far
mers put their shoulders to the wheel i
will never move out of the old ruts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

The assistant English editor of the
Union, is welding his trenchant quill in
the interest of saloons, ventilating
Shakespeare, airing Peter the Hermit, and
chawing up Chambers Encyclopedia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

The American homeless sardines received
the grand diploma of merit over all COM
petitors at the World Exposition, Vienna,
1878. 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. [lO- 3Od&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Our readers will certainly thank us for
advising them to keep in their houses, for
use, Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil. Il
is said to be the best remedy for painful
complaints ever discovered. 1T works
like charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Lecture in St. Mary's Church tomorrow eve
ming.

Rev. Father Boylan, the distinguished
Irish orator, will deliver lecture on Faith
er Mathew" at st. Mary's church on Sun
day evening. The ability of the speaker
and the subject he has chosen should insure
a large audience.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Land Buyers Excursion.

Elsewhere will be found an advertise
ment of the Iowa Railroad Land Co., that
is especially directed to those who would
secure great bargains in railroad lands.
The lands are the best in the State Of
Iowa. 49,. -..-...
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

STAPLE AND FANCY SADDLERY.-Ir
this issue of THE ARGUS will be found the
advertisement of James H. Marshel No
9 North Main St., st. Louis, Mo-, manu-
facturer and dealer in staple and fancy
saddlery and saddlery hardware Making
a speciality of these articles, Mr.. Marshe
is able to offer special inducements to the
trade
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

HoT BATHS! HoT BATHS AT Sta
der's Bath and Hair-dressing Rooms under
the Rock Island House, opposite the Post
Office. l-l0m&sly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Sudden Death.

On Thursday, while Mrs. Martin Cor
neatly, of Coal Valley, was engaged pre-
pairing supper she was taken i'll, and her
husband went to the drug store near by fol
some medicine. He returned in a very
few moments, but found her dead. They
lived in this city until within about a year.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Your faded locks can be restored to all
their youthful beauty by using NATURE S
HAIR RESTORATIVE, which is free from
all dangerous drugs See advertisement
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

OFFICIAL PAPER.

TEy DAILY Argus is delivered In any part of the
City, at TWENTY CENTS PER WEEK, er MIGHTY
CENTS A Month. 80. ~
Orders received at THE ARGUS Counting hoox
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Up TO SNUFF.-Durno has ordered fifty
thousand Snuff boxes for his Catarrh Snuff
from the manufactory in Germany. Such
an order is not to be sneezed at,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

PoND's EXTRACT. It's hard for mod
est man to say; Il have some something
superior to anything else," but others tell
us that the Extract has no equal
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
1880 Al n. IS. above zero.1a N. s9e above zero.
IL An. $50 3 p. N. So
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Those who use tooth and nail Brusher
for cleanliness, never find their toilet CON-
plete box of Durno's Snuff for sweeten-
ing the breath.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Jonas Bear, the Buford Block clothier
will sell you new and CLEAN goods cheaper
than those houses which are selling out
their old stock. 5-7dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

PoZzoNI indicated complexion powder
tor sale by Smith & Benny and Emf
koehler, and c.. Speidel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
New Telegraph Once.

The Great Western Telegraph Co. has
an Office in Davenport and proposes to
open one in this city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

VnU f1ltnuT to apply at once for an Bgency
tOu VVuut for the LITTLE CORPORAL.
the oldest and the cheapest Juvenile Magazine pub
lished. beautiful CHRoMo, 11xl4 in size, given
free to every subscriber just the thing to Canvas
for either alone in connection with any other
periodical or book. Agents make from $50 te $1C0
E. MILLER, Publisher, 164 Randolph street, Chi
csgo, III.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

Wanted.

To sell or exchange for Rock Island city
property, valuable, improved farming land
in Kansas, situated on the Central Branch
of the U. p. r. r. Address,
j. s. DRAKE, Rock Island, LII.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Hotel.
JAMES PETAYLoF

JAMES PlsTAYLoR, .......... Proprietor.
THIS HOUSE is ON THE CORNER OF BUZZ
! falo and Rock River streets, and has been thor
oughy renovated and furnished with new furni
ture bedding, etc., it also has connected with the
house good stabling for The accommodation of far
mers and Others. The proprietor would respectful
ly solicit share OF public patronage.
JAMES p. TAYLOR.
Rock Island, New. e.--dwf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

There is to be a great
Bankrupt sale of crockery
and glassware at McCagg &
Smyth's old stand on Sec
ond st, Davenport. Special
bargains are offered both
at wholesale and retail.
The entire stock must be
closed out and they say now
is the time to secure first
class goods cheap. It may
be well for those who want
bargains in such goods to
take "a look at the stock.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
'CAMPHORINE."

The Great Discovery for the immediate relief and
cure q R6edmatism, Neuralgia, sprains, Bruises,
Pains, Stiff Joints, Strains, Swellings, Inhamma-
tiuns Bunions. Catarrah, &C., &c. 1t will not
grease or stain, and for the toilet is luxury in
every family. Thousands Will testify to Its great
merfte Try IT, Price per bottle. % cents
REUBEN HOYT Proprietor,
9-1sdGm BOB Greenwich street, N Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
Filling up at
McCabe's
PLUMBER STORE /!

with q splendid line Of La
dies and Gents Hosiery,
Corsets. Jewelry. Ribbons,
Laces, Table-Linen. Towel
ng and Staple Notions.
Prices r.uch lower than ev-
or before.
Close Buyers can make a
great saving by dealing
with j. w. McCABE,
at May Bros. old stand.
1-26-d&w3m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

a GENTS WANTED, to sell our Standard
"a Publications. Send stamp for Circular and
Terms. Address j. B. FORD & CO.. at Chicago,
New York, Boston, Cincinnati or San Francisco.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
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 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 halt
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, for Family use
And in 5, 10, and % 10. cans, for con
venience Of Hotels.
Packed in barrels or boxes as desired.
Manufactured at tile Laboratory o.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
New York DaY-Book

DEMOCRATIC WEEKLY. Established 1885, II
supports "a nmse SnprSaacy. political and social
eams, Ss per year. 10 clubs, nine copies for S.
York City. wv
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-21

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.
Ell. L. STILES & Co., Cincinnati, O..
DAGGET & Co., indianapolis, Ind.
The genuine Champion Baking Powder
is for sale by W. C. WEIGH, j. B. CAR
GILL, BLANCHARD & BAILEY, w. B.
SARGENT, HENRY SCHNITGER and VIM
SHEARER.
And wholesale by
9-23d-sat-lyl HENRY DARTS Sons
The anti-monopolist., 1874-08-13
BEDDING Plants.

Peg down few Of the leading shoots
Of such plants as verbenas and petunias,
and stake and tie up dahlias for exhibi-
ton flowers; but when only required
for decorative purposes, the plants are
better pegged down. They look better
than when staked, and it is also an ad-
vantage when stakes are scarce. Any
other large plants requiring stakes
should be noticed after rough winds. for
if loosened in the ground they do not
grow satisfactorily. Keep the soil con.
stantly stirred among young plants
with the hoe; it not only prevents
weeds from growing, but warns the
soil, and prevents its drying out in hot
dry weather. 1t is mistake to at
tempt watering every plant when es
tablished in the ground; they viii
usually do much better without, and il
watering is commenced, it must be con
tinued, or the plants suffer much more
than if not watered at all. Exceptions
must be made to such plants as large
ferns. palms, humeas and other larg'
plants, in or out Of pots, used for TEN
porary decoration Of pleasure ground
-Horticulturist.
The anti-monopolist., 1874-08-13

and the little soldier ran up to the side
of my pillow.
casa" says he, did you see the
Kurnel hang that little soldiere'
eyes says l, 4 was lookin' at
him all the time.
"'Well, Asa,' says he, hes a-comin
back to do the same thing to you IN
minute.
"'Good God,' says I, what must
dol
casa, says he. very solemn, the
only thing you can do is just to jump
out O that winder.'
''And jumped. And that's how l
happened to break my leg"
The writer then inquired of Asa what
he supposed was the explanation OF
what he saw IN the room.
"Weli." said Asa, latter l was taken
back to my room and the doctor had
set my leg. l told him all about it, and
he laughed and said he supposed 1t was
the iimjams. And l spose it was them,