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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
Heard From.

The 'jolly good fellow" George W.
Mitchell, brief sketch of whose opera
tions appeared in the Gazette of the 18th
inst, has been heard from. There were
Chicago tidings from him in the First Ma
tional Bank, of this city, firstly, yesterday
morning in the shape of draft for $4OC
on gentleman in Davenport, through a
we'll known firm in the city at the foot Of
the lakes; of course it was returned with
due explanation. He didn't win the draft
wasn't properly Endorsed.
On Thursday last, George took North
western train at Chicago, and went to Ce-
dar Rapids, Iowa; there he boarded b..
G. Il. & NJ. train and went to Columbus
Junction, where he changed cars for a Dav
export u Leavenworth train, and-the con-
ductor knew him, of course. He had {
female with him whom he introduced t.
the conductor as his wife, and tried to gel
passed as railroad man. but the con
ductor was posted, and demanded the fare
which was paid. Then some of the trair
men entered and commenced "codding" the
lad, telling him that the Superintendent
was after him. George shed tears, called
the conductor to vacant seat, told him he
had but $50 left, begged not to be exposed
and said he was going to Texas. Now the
conductor didn't know that the railroad
company had anything against him, so he
allowed him to proceed unmolested. He
went to Leavenworth and-whether he lefi
for Texas or not is not known here at pres
ent, but he had an extensive acquaintance
in Kansas and Colorado, and it is probable
that he put for those regions. One cannot
help plying him for his folly in sacrificing
home, good name, and fair salary for the
company of one whose feet take hold or
hell, y and who will desert him when his
greenbacks are gone.-Dar. Gaz., 10Th.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

A Washington correspondent says Con
gress will adjourn about the 1st of July,
perhaps earlier. He says:
THE members and Senators are getting
very fdgety over the reports constantly
coming in of Anti Monopoly conventions
and all that sort of thing, and they are be-
coming daily more anxious to get home
and see if there is any salvation left fol
them. This fact and the hot weather may
be depended on to bring this impotent SEES
sion of Congress to an early close"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

The American homeless 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. 10 3Od&wl,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

B6T Reading matter advertising and no
tees IN local columns aoiU be charged 40
cents per line, except for religious and be-
neUolcnt societies, tohich aoW be so cents per
notice aohen not exceeding .tpe lines; oil
OUer fUe lines 10 cents per line.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

NOTICE TO THE PEOPLE. The subscrip-
ton list to the capital stock of the Peoples
National Bank Of Rock Island, is open for
subscribers at the Moline Company Sales
Rooms, on Market Square, and will re-
main open until Saturday the sd inst, at
II o'clock NJ.
Persons wishing to interest themselves,
in this public enterprise, will please call at
the designated place 1916.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

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. 5-5d1Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

1t should be known that bronchial inha-
nation begins with catarrh and often ends
with consumption. Durnos Snuff cures it
in its first stages.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

bag 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, 1874-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PoZzoNI's medicated complexion powder
for sale by Z. Breunert, Emil Koehler,
and G. Speidel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

THE CANDY BAzAR.-$I0O to $500 in
gold and silver to be given away to sintro-
duce our candy Open Thursday eve at
Modern Wonder store. Illinois street. Go
and see. B. GREEN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

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, 1874-05-19
The Weather--To.Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated bv thermometer:
Z A. M. so : above zero 10 NJ. 7So above zero.
. A NJ. Cos " " 3P NJ. Il - -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
oGLEsBY PROMISES TO DO SOMETHING.
LOGAN HAs!BEEN seen.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1874.

" AHIiINWIVNl 1API4I IoIF'
W. P, BUTLER, Esq Dear SIR Since
my former letter to you on the subject of
the military prison at Rock Island, the
pressure on the committee by the Secre-
the removal to Leavenworth has been such
that we have felt compelled to yield to it.
At the time | wrote | supposed there
was unanimity of feeling among the peo-
pie Of Rock Island on the subject. Nor
was | aware that there would be any strong
pressure against it's remaining there |
have therefore felt compelled to yield an
unwilling assent to the bill for its change.
Yours very respectfully,
lorTxr
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
m Drops Of Constitution Water
" THREE TIMES A DAY

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, SO John Street .. NEW YOR
For sale by all First Glass Druggists. Sadly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS &..MIN.
INDIANAPOLIS. BLOOMINGTON b WESTERN
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON,
KENwoRTL.7 & BEARDs1EY,

ATT 9KNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Lock Island, Ill. Office in Mitchell Lynde's
Block. dwu
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

Livingston sells the genuine Wisconsin
Trunk. 3-I6dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

That splendid new field game which created sucb
an excitement at Newport, Long Branch and else
where last season, will be brought out this spring
In sets 4 eight different styles following prices
80 $ls W SO, 500, 300, $3.50, 500 $1,000 AS this
beautiful game cannot be described in a brief space
rules aud full description free 10 any one on ann
ea alSs WEST d LEE GAME co.
oo@Wom 'Sorcester, Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

Independent Co., Convention

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUEST OF
! the Advisory Board OF the Illinois State Farm
ers' Association held at Bloomington, May 5, 1874
the Farmers, Mechanics and Laboring Men, as well
as all other citizens Of Rock Island County, who
believe in and indorse, in the main, the declaration
of principles promulgated by the State Convention
held at Decatur, December 18th, 1873, and who ars
in favor OF Independent Political Action to carry
out those principles, are requested to meet in the
respective towns on
Saturday. the 3oth day Of May, inst,
at 3 O'Clock p M, at the usual places for holdins
elections in their towns for the purpose OF choosinl
delegates TO attend County Convention to be hell
in the Court House, in Rock Island, on
Wednesday, June 3rd, 1874,
at 10 O'Clock A. M, to appoint six delegates to al
Independent State Convention, to be held a
Springfield, June 10th, 1874 to nominate candi
dates for State Treasurer, and Superintendent o
Public Instruction. Also TO appoint delegates Il
attend Convention, TO be called at future day, Il
nominate candidate for Congress In this (the 9th
Congressional District.
The delegation will be based upon population
one for every 500 and additional for every frac
ton OF $50 or over The towns, according TO tn
census OF 1870, will be entitled to the following
number OF delegates :-Andalusia, Q; Black Hawk
Bowling, 2; Buffalo Prairie, 2; Canoe Creek !
Coal Valley, 3; Coe, 2; Cordova, 2; Drury q; Edg
ingtOn, Q; Hampton, 4; Moline Ia: Port Byron, =
Rock Island, 16; Rural, 2; Yuma, 2-Total 81.
The friends of the Independent movement ar
urged to see that every town is represented.
L. ID. EDWARDS,
Prest r. l. Co, Farmers Association.
Franklin Crossing, May 49, 1874.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. aocK ISLAND b PACIFIC r. r.

. .1,, .,-,-
SAAAs0sS' SSsA ASH~ "
GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
A. q On - .a.,s - - and nnn n yn Trains
srrive from west as above
H'S iiViN "NS'
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
"'i'0 '''"i 'no- eA'' 10 '''''
phpvrnrn pnrv rcY AMT o. en- ? nYr-c . .
hVShEVhOJ hUSA 9SAAN0 % 81. AVu4S D. D,
GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At 500 a. m and 6:4b d. m
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At $50 d, m. and S:15 p. IN.
STERLING TRAIN LEAVE
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

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.
4 Every forerunner or producer of con-
sumption, such as Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, &c., are speedily cured by DR..
HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE BAL
lSAM.
There are ten reasons why every family
should have DIR. HEDGES PULMONIC
LIFE BALSAM
L. III 10 bu0 1Iol 80 DcNSASN
for so cents.
9. 1t is much more pleasant to take.
3. 1t 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
7. 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 hal
it will not be without it.
: MANUFACTURED AT THE LABO
ATODV or
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
p II. McELHERNE

I Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS II
l. Court House. Jno. Il. Kenworthy JAS, NJ. Boards
CIV 1O-23d &Wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n and Solicitor in Chancery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, III. S-30dw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
ID D. w EENEls WIFI Nm D
SWEENEY & JACKSON.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORs AT LAW
~ Ohice-Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and, Illinois. 11-iSd1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
Saturday. the soth day Of May, inst,
Wednesday, June 3rd, 1874,

at 8 O'Clock p. M, at the usual places for holding
elections in their towns, for the purpose OF choosing
delegates to attend County Convention to be held
in the Court House, in Rock Island, on
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
LOGAN rERFECTs RAwLEY's SCHEME TO
DEPRIVE ROCK ISLAND OF THE
MILITARY PRISON.

Mr.. John B. Hawley basely betrayed
the interests of the people of lis own town,
his own county, his own State by procur-
ing the passage of bill to take away from
us the U, s. Military Prison-au institu-
ton which, but for him, would have been
built on the high land near the Watch
Tower, in South Rock Island, overlooking
the Rock and Mississippi rivers. 1t would
have been an imposing pile Of grand stone
buildings, commanding the admiration of
all beholders. 1t would have been anoth-
er grand attraction for visitors here, and
aided materially in building up the locali-
ty. 1t would have created an additional
market for the products of the vicinity, as
there would have been more than thou
sand prisoners to feed. A considerable
number of officers and guards would also
have been stationed there, and would have,
necessarily, expended annually a good
deal Of money in this vicinity. 1t was
fixed here by act of Congress, and the
committee had spoken very favorably OF
the site. MIR. John b. Hawley has basely
betrayed the interests of his constituents
and deprived them of the advantages We
have named-and many more we have not
space to name.
When HawIey had done this thing, oul
people turned their eyes to our Senators tC
stop the passage of the bill in the Senate
They held an immense public meeting il
the Court House, and unanimously remon
strated against the passage of the bill. The
City Council unanimously demonstrated il
behalf of the whole people The Senator.
were written to, and the following answers
received:
LOGAN SAYS IT CAN'T BE MOVED.
| UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1874. I
w. P. BUTLER. Esq. Dear SIR Il an
fully aware of the advantages to be de
rived from having the military prison es
tablished at Rock Island, and as that is il
my own State, WILL as matter Of course
contend for its remaining there.
But you need have no fears that it vii
be removed from that point. 1t would b
adverse, not only to the interests of Illinois
but also to Iowa for this to be done, and
am satisfied that it will not be done, ever
if it should be attempted.
Yours very respectfully,
JOHN A LOGAN.
oGLEsBY PROMISES TO DO SOMETHING.
WASHINGTON, March 2, 1874
MEssRs. W. PBUTLER, II. G. CoNNEL
LY AND ALEX. STEEL, COMMITTEE. Gent
Your letter and copy of resolutions OF
Rock Island Bridge and Military PrisoI
were received Whatever | can do to for
ward your wishes in the matter | will
Your Obedient Servant,
r. j. OGLEsBY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
ROCKFORD, ROCK ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS z. 3
PEORIA 4 aooK ISLAND RAILWAY.

COAL VALLEY MINING CO.'S TRAINS.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
7:05 Al 1O:3O A. M.
ROOM $3.50 p. M.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
An Inveterate Suicide.

In Westminster, Pennsylvania, there is
the worst case Of suicidal maniac that we
ever heard of. He is wealthy and mser.
ly Individual, by name, Moses Jordon, who,
apparently finding his life "a hard road to
travel" has sought ID so many ways and
by so many artful contrivances to rid him.
self of the bugbear-existence, that he is a
positive phenomenon. The narrative OF
this peculiar PERSONS idiosyncrasy does, to
be sure, fail to recount any actual effort of
a suicidal character as being made in the
presence of witness. In fact the views
which prevail with regard to Jordon's in-
tentions are largely dependent on the fact
Of his having collected a remarkable museum
indeed whole armory of knives and
other weapons. From time to time there
have been taken from Moses aforesaid
item, one horrible one-bladed ditto; item,
a knife and razor; item, four knifes and
TWO razors; item, a knife; and item, a
dirk knife-wth which he is alleged to
have stabbed himself last December He
now suffering with slight wounds recently
discovered on his person, aud supposed to
haze been intentionally Inflicted by himself
Moses is aged, and is said to be worth
Sl50,O0e. He has peculiar mania for the
collection of cutlery, combired with his
known wealth, causes Moses to be locked
upon with the eye Of suspicion-and inter-
est
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
On Shares.

A good story, and all the better in being
true, is told of one of our citizens, who let
piece of ground to a NAH en- shares. The
man would hire the lot, but the owner,
doubtful of getting any money out of the
tenant, proposed to let it upon the promise
of receiveing half the product. Occasion
ally during the the summer he passed the
spot, and was pleased with the cultivation
it was receiving, and with its goodly show
of vegetables. Harvest time cape and
passed, aud he heard nothing from his ten
ant, till, in response to hint, the latter
sent to him one watermelon and three
shrivelled cucumbers. Indignant at this
shabby treatment, he called upon the man,
and asked him what 1t meant2 "Why,
you see, squire" replied the tenant, " the
pesky boys stole all Of your half but the
melon and cucumbers |"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
Mr.. Darwin's Missing Link"

On the island Of Borneo has been found
a certain race of wild creatures, of which
kindred varieties have been discovered in
the Philippine islands in Terra del Fuego
and in South America. They walk usually
almost erect on two legs, and in that atti-
tude measure about four feet in height,
They construct no habitations form no
families, scarcely associate together, sleep
in caves and trees, feed on snakes and yer
min, on ants aggs, and on each other.
They cannot be tanned or forced to any la
Dor. and are hunted and shot among the
trees like the great gorilla, of which they
are stunted copy. When captured alive,
one finds with surprise that their uncouth,
jabbering sounds are like articulate Ian
guage. They turn up human face to
gaze at their captors, ana females show in
stinc.s of modesty; in fine, these wretched
beings are men and women.-Siam Weekly
AdUertiser.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11

AN ELEPHANT THIEF. The elephant
at the Geological Gardens, Dublin, limo.
Gently got his keeper into trouble on the
2sd of April. Staff Surgeon Luckle, who
had been IN the Ashantee War, dropped. 10
the gardens e ring, taken among the African
lpoils. The elephant saw the ling drop,
put forth his trunk and picked it up. Be-
ing in the habit Of giving to his keeper
coins and other indigestible presents made
80 him by admiring spectators, he gave the
ring to his keeper. So far the kseper was
safe-the elephant was the unconscious
thief. But the whole transaction was seen
BY others; and the keeper being taxed
with having the ring in his possession, said
be knew nothing about it. He vas then
observed to throw something away, which
was found to be the ring. He was fined 20
shihngs. The elephant appropriated other
peoples goods. The keeper was the re-
ceiver.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
Child Martyrdom.

If child wants light to go to sleep by,
give it one. The sort of Spartan frmness
which walks of and takes away the candle,
and shuts all the doors between the house
hold cheer and warmth and the pleasant
stir of evening mirth, and leaves little son
or daughter to hide its head under the bed
clothes, and get to sleep IS best it can, is
not at all admirable. Not that the dear
mother means to be cruel when she tries
this or that hardening process, and treats
human nature as if it were clay to be mol
ded into any shape she may please. Very
likely she has no idea whatever of the in
jury and suffering she causes, or perhaps
her heart aches; but she perseveres, think
ing she is doing right. Children are often
Obliged to endure great amount CT un.
necessary hardship by being subjected t.
absurd methods of discipline which every
good mother ought to avoid.-Heraid Of
Health
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
Baronets as Drivers.

The other Cay baronet was fined forty
shillings at Marlborough Stree. Police
Court for driving a Hanson cab. As the
baronet had got no license he was technic-
ally in the wrong, and cannot complain
that penalty was inflicted on him, bu. it
is to be hoped that this case will not deter
other baronets from acting as cab drivers.
II they take out licenses, handle the relns
and whip with judgement, avoid strong
drink, and are civil and obhgng, they will
meet one of the most pressing requirements
of the day-namely, ab-drivers IN whom
TIE travelling public can place confidence.
There is no more reason why a baronet
should not drive a cab than q peer a four
horse coach, and this latter. occupation has
of late, as is well known, become a favorite
duty Of tho House of Lords.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
Will of Rev. DR.. Kirk.

By the will of the late Rev. DR.. Kirk, of
Boston, portions of his library are given to
various colleges. His sisters are made
residuary legatees during their lives, and
after their death the property is to be de.
vided as follows: To the American Mis-
sionary Association, two ffteenths part; to
the American Home Missionary Society ;
two-ffteenths to the American Board Of
Commissioners for Foreign missions, two
6fteenths to the Mount Holyoke Female
Seminary, two-ffteenths; to Wellesley Col.
ledge. two-6fteenths: to the Theoiosic al
Seminary in Audover, one-fiftesnth: tn the
Boston City Missionary Society, one-ff-
teenth; to the American Educational Socie-
ty, one-6fteenth; to the American Congre-
CATION Union, one-6fteenth; to the Ameri-
can Bible Society, cne-6fteensh.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
Anecdote of Washington.

When the American troops were quar-
tered at Newbury, at the close of Revolu
'i0nary wa., and the soldiers were stirred
up to rebellion against the Government,
by the famous anonymous letters, which it
has since been ascertained were written by
Gen Armstrong, then a major in the army,
Gen. Washington convened the officers fcr
the purpose ola addressing them on this sub.
iect, and calming the tumult which was
beginning to rage in their bosoms.
He held paper in his hand on which
the remarks he intended to make were
writsen-and then it was, that finding
himself unable to read without assistance
as he was having his spectaces from his
pocket, that unprecedented expression
broke from him-onc of the most pathetic
that ever fell from human lips" Feliop
citizens,' said he, "you perceive / haze
NOT onlygro,cn nay but blind IN your
serrice." The effect of this remark was
electrical. No bosom-no eye was proof
against it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11
DR.. Schlie MAINS Researches.

The academy learns from a letter dated,
Athens, March II, that DR.. Schliemaun
has been to Mycenae on recommending
expedition. 1t was to be expected tina, on
the spot where the tomb or treasury Of
Aureus had been discovered, other REM
nants of the past would come to light, if
only the Greek government would be less
jealous, and allow foreign arch@olosists to
do what the Greeks themselves seem not
inclined to do. We do not know whether
King George has taken higher view of
the subterraneous treasures of his country
than to keep them like coal beds for fut ure
generations, and has given DR.. Schiemann
a permission which has so often been keen
refused to other explorers. At all events,
DR.. Schlemann, after his successful cam
paign at Troy, has been to Mykenas, has
opened his approaches, and has already
recovered some interesting antiquities. In
order to ascertain what the accumulation
of rubbish 10 the different localities of
Mycenae might be, he investigated the
AcropolIs in 81 different places. lie opened
SIX shafts on the first terrace, which runs
nearly horizontally to the Lions Gate,
AID two on the second terrace. lie reached
the rock on the first terrace at the depth of
Is, II, Is IL, and 20 feet. on the secord
at depth of II aud 20 feet. lie dug up
pottery which he describes a, splendidly
ornamented, two stone axes, one flint
arrow, number of idols, Of which FIVE are
Herar with a palos on the head, and a
Duber Of little cows of red terra Gotta.
There are about $4,000 cubic metres of
rubbish to the explored, and DR.. Sch!ieman
expects to find thousands Earthquakes. If
only the Greek government will allow him
to continue his work