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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
Thompson's Remedies.

There are no diseases so de 'ltating in their ei
fects upon the constitution as the above and none
more difficult to cure by the usual mLdes of practice
The FEVER AND AGUE POWDERS will effect q
care In cases OF the longest standing as well as
prove preventive IN the forming stages Of the dis
case Being purely Vegetable, they act with Ger.
tainty on the disease totally eradicating 1t from the
system, and prevent return at any future period.
Why waste yourmoney and health in trying every
medicine yon hear OF, when THOMpSoN'S FEVER
AND AGUE POWDERS have never failed to cure
the CIiIILS in any caseY
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
Reasons why they Only
should be Used!

THEIR REPUTATION is ESTABLISHED.
Thousands of te-timonias have been received
showing that these POWDERS have performed
miracles In curing cases of long standing, many or
them considered hopeless.
THERE is NO RISK IN TAKING THEM
They contain nothing injurious, and therefore
cause none of the lingering diseases so often the
result OF the many nostrums of the day Physicians
recommended them as superior to Quinine or any
other known remedy, for they leave the system In
healthy state and the patient beyond the probabil
ity OF relapse.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs.
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes, with
TlioMPSoN'S FEVER AND AGuE POWDERS
stamped on the lid, and the signature of THOMPSON
Y CRAWFORD on the wrapper. No others can pos
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
Humphreys
WITCH HAZEL :
THE MARVEL OF HEALING.

Is the indis pensable Medicine for Families.
1t is always safe--always reliable-never injurious
1t heals the widest variety OF Accidents Injuries
1t is the greatest styptc or stauncher of Bleeding
known.
is the only always sure and infallble remedy for
Piles.
is the only cure for Varicose Veins.
s the sure remedy for Neuralgia & Rheumatism
For Burns and SInburns it s the Marvel of Healing
For Ulcers Sores, Boils, ,Felons & Corns Unequaled
For Lameness, Soreness or Stitfness-beyond praise
As Toilet Article for Shaving, Bathing g-Invaluable
1t has been known and in use for Thirty Years
1t is prepared by a scientific and experienced Ply
sician. =
1t is sold by all respectable Druggists and Dealers
All the above goods are for sale in Rock Island
by Otto Grotjan, Benser 81 Thomas. c. Speidel and
f. Breunert; in Moline by j. :. Richards.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
AVOID euAcXs AND IMposTERS.
No CHAnaE ron ADVICE AND CoNsUnrArIoN.

Dr.J B. Dvott graduate of jefferson College.
au hor of several vgiuaeie WoIks'eah
e consulted ON all diseases Of :, zuai or Urinary
Organs (which he ha- made an espetslsi siuell
either in male or fc,uaIc. 40 matter from what
cause originating or OF how long Standing prac-
lice Of 81 wears CRADLES him 10 treat diseases WIN
success. Cures guaranteed Charges sasohaele-
Those AZ q distance eau forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp TO prepay postage.
send for the GUIDE TO HEALTH. Price 10 cents.
J.BDYOTT. NJ ID. Physician and Surgeon.
iOiDuane Street. New YORK
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02

D1r Daily Subscribers to the Argus, arho
do not receiUe their papers regularly and
promptly, are requested to report at the
business office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
Twenty-Third Year.
MEDICAL.
THE MILD POWER CURES
HUMPHREYS
homeopathic Specifics

LAVE PROVED, FROM sTHE MOST AMPLE
] experience, an entire success Simple, prompt,
efficient and reliable. They are the only medicines
perfectly adapted to popular useso simple that
mistakes cannot be made in using them; SO harm
ess as to be free from danger; and so efficient as
uendation from all, and will always render stats
Ia
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02

faction.
40. Cures Prices In B0res. Gents
1 FEvERs, Congestion, Inflammation. rs
WoRMs, Worm Fever, Worm Collc.. 25
CRYING, Collie or Teething of Infants 25
DIARRHEA, Children or Adults .....,. %
DYsENTERY, Gripping, Bilious Collie. rs
& CHoLERA-MoRBus, Vomiting. -. Is
" CouGHs, Colds, Bronchitis. ......... rs
NEURALGIA, Toothache, Faceache.. :. %
HEADACHES, Sick Headache, Vertigo. 25
10 DYSPEPSIA, Bilious Stomach ....... rs
IL SUPPRESSED or Irregular Periods.... Is
IL LEUCoRRHRA, to Profuse Periods. IS
l3 GROUP, Cough, Difficult Breathing. rs
IA ERUPnoNs, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas. rs
IS ' RHEUMATISM, Rheumatic Pains 49,. Is
10 FEVER Il AGuE, Chils, Fever, Agues 80
II PILES Blind or Bleeding. .......... 80
IL OPHTALMY, and Sore or Weak Eyes 80
10 - CArARRH, acute or chronic, Influenza 30
~ WHooPING-CoUaH, Violent Coughs. 80
81 ASTHMA, Oppressed Breathing -. 50
% EAR DISCHARGES, Impaired Hearing. 80
70 ScRoFULA, Enlarged Glands, ,Swelings 30
"a " GENERAL Debility PhysicalW 80
70 " SEA SICKNESS, Sickness from Riding. 80
u KIDNEY DISEASE, Gravel. ........... 30
% " NERVOUS DEBrLITY, Involuntary Dis
charges. .......... ................... %
~ SORE MOUTH, Canker. 30
30 v URINARY WEAKNESS, Wetting Bed, 30
81 " PAINFUL PERIODS, Hysteria. ........ so
80 SUFFERTNGs at Changes of Life. %
80 " EPILEPSY, Spasms, st. Vitus Dance. / 90
81 - DIPTHERIA. liberated Sore Throat. 50
35 CHRONIC CONCESSIONS and EruptOns 30
Price in yials large size. ......,.., 50c and 90
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02

WuttSHt, topTutHS, BRUISES, Uc.
Rag Equally good for Nan and Beast.
This LINIMENT has earned for itsel a areputatIon
unequacd In the history Of External Applications
sTT Thousands who now suffer from Rheumatism
Neuralgia, &c, would find immediate relief from
all pain by using this CERTAIN REMEDY Ills
equally eGectral In CUTS, BURNS, SCALDS,
STIFFNESS OF THE NECK, SORE THROAT
SWELLINGs, INFLAMMATIoNS,F FROST BITES
Pains in the Side Back, Bites of Spiders or stings
of Insects
One rubbing will in all cases give immediate re
lief and a few applications complete cure.
On account Of its powerful penetrating properties
II il beyond doubt the sUREST REMEDY for the
most troublesome diseases TO which Horses and
Cattle liable. 1t cures SCRATCHES, old and
fresh Cuts or Sores, Chafes produced by the collar
or saddle injuries caused by Male or Splints enter
ing the flesh or HOofs, Bruises Sprains, Sweeney,
SPAWN, Thrush and all diseases which destroy the
Hoofa or Bones of the Feet.
w~FULL DIRECTIONS accompany each bottle
The above are prepared only By
CRAWFORD & F0BLS,
No. al Market Street
PHILADELPHIA, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For sale IN Rock Island by John Bengston
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-02
FAMILY CASES.

FAMILY CASES.
No. NB Es
1 With IS Large Three Drachm Walls, Rose
wood Case, and Humphreys Homeopath-
lc Mentor New Book ).....................12 ~ 90
With 35 Large Three Drachm Walls, Mor0c-
co Case, and Specific Homeopathic Man
ual, Small Book ...................10 10 90
8 With 20 Large Three Drachm Walls. Moroc-
co Case, and Specific Homeopathic Manual 90
With 20 Large Three Draclim Walls, Paper
Case and Specific Homo opathic Manual. 8 90
Single Large Walls ..................50 50c and 90
Sold by all Druggists. Sent by mail or express
free on receipt of the price.
Address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
FOREIGN.

London, ~. Mr.. Lowe in an address to
his constituents says that an increase in ex-
penditure always attended conservative adj
ministration. Disraeli when in power never
had large surplus himself, therefore he is
welcome to dispose il Imagination of the ac-
cumulations of others. Progress in England
is ever the result of harrassing legislation,
but adherence to custom would stereotype
barbarism
Herr Bremen the German explorer of
Africa in letter to DR.. Petermann of Goths
dated Zanzibar says that Livingstone died on
the 5tl: of August. This date difiers from
the previous report that the government dis
patch from Zanzibar to-day states circum-
stantially that Livingstone died in Lobisa,
after crossing the marshes with water for
three hours consecutively, above his waist.
Ten of his party died. Cameron's expedition
were suffering from fever and ophthalmia,
but would await the arrival Of the Doctors
remains and bring them to UjUi. From the
latter place they would be- conveyed to Zan-
zbar, where it is expected they will arrive
next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
FROM NEW YORK.

New York, %. The Armory of the It'll
Regiment. recently illegally occupied by the
Goth Regiment, was taken posse ssion of by an
officer from Major General Shaler's Head
quarters, acting under orders from General
Shaler. The llth Regiment is ordered to
hold posse ssion there of and guard the prop
erty of the Goth Regiment which may be
there. The Goth Regiment being ordered to
hold no more drills or meetings till further
orders from headquarters. No disturbance
has occurred.
Oswega, %. \ despatch from Fulton, on
Oswego river, says the most extensive flood
known here for twenty years, is now devasta-
ting the lower portions of the village, occa-
stoned by high water in the river and the
damming up of large quantity of ice on both
sides of the island channel for about half a
mile, and all west of the canals water covers
the ground from two to seven feet deep. On
Sunday evening about thirty families were
obliged to leave their homes, and many more
this morning were carried from the second
story Of their houses, where they had taken
refuge, by boats. One instance 10 related
where q whole family were taken from their
up stairs retreat, and among them a very sick
mother, carrying tiny baby. Men were seen
wading in the water to their waist, carrying
the women Of their households on their back,
to place Of safety. number of families
have been cared for by the poor master; some
being looked after by charitable citizens, and
many still need assistance.
The damage done to business is already
great. The Gas works are below water mark
and there is no gas. Some of the flour mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
Woman Suffrag &c Convention,

On the 3lst Of January last, the Maine
Wonan's Suffrage Association was formed in
this city, and a constitution and bylaws
adopted, similar TO those governing other in
situations of the kind in this country. Hon.
Joshua Nye OF this city, was chosen Presi-
dent, large number of Vice Presidents and
other officers elected. A platform of princi-
pies was adopted and an appeal made to the
legislature. proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the State, to secure the right
of suffrage to all its citizens without distinc
ton of sex. Thus the first public step was
taken in Maine, looking to the enfranchise
ment of women
4 short time since, the Executive Commit
tee of the Association issued the call for the
second annual convention to be held in this
city last evening. The following embraced
the main features of the call
Believing that the admission Of women to full
citizenship would greatly promote the cause of
public morality and good government, and that it
would be act of justice due to the class that il
DISTINGUISHED on account of no crime natural
disability, we cordially invite all persona who sym.
pathize with our purposes to meet with us and
con u a. to the means TO be employed in securing
prope. legislative action.
No special effort has been made to procure
signers to the petition to the legislature.
Within few weeks the petitions have been
sent out, with the following result:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
WASHINGTON.

Washington, q. The French spoliation
bill reported favorably by Mr.. Cameron from
the committee on foreign relations, is one in
troduced by Mr.. Sumner on the first day of
the session. 1t provides for an adjustment
by board of three commissioners to be ap-
pointed by the President who shall report to
Congress on the validity and amount of oil
claims presented within three years from the
time of their first meeting and the award SO
made, shall be paid pro rata to an amount not
exceeding five million dollars whenever Con-
gress shall make an appropriation therefor.
No claims however are to be admitted which
did accrue prior to July 81, 1901. The bill
specifically excludes all claims embraced in
the treaty with France in April, 1903, and all
such as were allowed in whole or in part un-
der the treaty of February, 1919, with Spain,
and the treaty of July, 1881, with France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
NEWS BY MAIL.

There are rumors of duel betw cen JET
Davis and Senator Foote of Mississippi
Slight shocks of earthquakes are reported
to have been felt in Chelmsford, Mass, on
Sunday morning, and in Manchester on
Sunday night and Monday morning.
The House Committee on Banking and
Currency accomplished some important. work
on Monday. They decided to report uufa-
vorably upon kelleys bill, which provides
for low rate convertible bond; decided to
report adversely upon the Postal Savings
Banks bill, and to recommend an investiga-
ton into the affairs of the Ocean National
Bank of New York with especial reference to
the action Of Theodore NJ. Davis, the Re-
ctiver.
In the Senate Monday, several bills and
resolutions were favorably acted on, among
which was the bill authorizing the coinage OF
foreign coin at the minis. The case of Mr..
Pinchback of Louisiana was taken up and
discussed, and also the question of the legt-
imacy Of the Kellogg government in that
State, but no decisive action was taken. In
the house of representatives large number
of new bills were introduced, and a resolution
adopted instructing the judiciary committee to
inquire into legal relations existing between
the federal government and the District of
Columbia, with a special view to establishing
a more definite basis of expe mixtures for the
District A motion of Mr.. But kner of Mis-
souri, to suspeR the rules and adopt reso-
luton calling on the Secretary Of the Treas
ury to furnish information as to the members
of Congress who are shareholders in national
banks was rejected. Various financial meas
were also brought before both braches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28
Railroad CommissiOners'R Report.

The Railroad Comm, soners of Maine have
carefully and repeatedly examined the various rail
roads in the state during the past year. We pre-
sent our readers an abstract Of their report. They
have found The roads and equipments in fair con-
dition; but, in common with many American roads,
there is an unsatisfactory ncompleeness about the
roads in Maine. The unfinished condition extends
beyond the unimportant and non-essental matters
aud is discovered in many OF the departments of
these railroads. The essential agencies of thor
ough.soing railroad traffic are: First track and
way OF uniform integrity; Second, faithfully mot
eSlravaganty) constructed rolling stock; and ii.
nally, skilled, devoted men, Systematically organ
lied and disciplined by an efficient executive.
Take the accdcnts-they are in almost every in
stance the result Of neglect of duty or
carelessness on the part of some one--so that Il
railroad accidentn has become really nisnomer.
They are almost all 10 be traced TO fault Il
crime. The use of poor material in the work of
| construction is condemned.
Ii is apprehended that the inat0ry measures that
| result in tnesc catasuophes too often have their
origin in false notions of economy on the part OF
! the directors OF railroads. oths class OF mark.
edly able and skilled men OF business, accustomed
TO deal mostly in monetary affairs, and to regard
the striciest economy of expenditure as the very
essence of success, the difference in the purchase
able rate of Materials manufactures and men, is
apt to have greater weight than their intrinsic and
inbred qualities This false economy is consplcu-
Gus in every department of the railroad service.
IL is believed that the resources of these COM
! panies are diverted into sumptuous expenditures
/
are tugged over the rails of Maine by companies
. not responsible TO the laws of the State. Every
dollar of outlay in the cost and finish of cars, be-
yond the points of safety and comfort, Is unneces-
sary and mschievous. 1t is estimated that train
! of ten passengers cars may be reduced in weight
thirty tons and in cost coo below those in pres
ent use with positive gain both to the stockhold-
egs and to passengers. IL is estimated that there
are owned by the railroad companies operating in
whole or in part IN Maine little less than 800 loco
motives, and rather more than 800 passenger cars.
The saving in the first cost on this number of each
this sum is $60,0o'.
| a system of awards is recommended, for extra
merit in the several grades of service, to insure
taithfulness and efficiency.
The apprehension that consolidation of the rail-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. %.
House.
A resolution was adopted directing the
Committee on Commerce to inquire into the
expediency of securing by information law or
stringent segulations the prescribing of ocean
eouIses for inward and outward bound steam
vessels in crossing the North Atlantic or
ether fog ATTITUDES.
A bill to reduce the expenditures for public
baildngs was reported and referred to the
committee on appropriations.
The House then resumed the consideration
OF the West Virginia election cases.
At the close Of the debate the House pro-
ceeded to vote.
The resolutions of the majority OF the COM
mittee were that John J. Davis and J. M.
Hogan chosen at the August election, were
not duly elected, and that Benz. Wilson and
Il. F. Martin, chosen at the October election
were duly elected. The resolutions of the
minority took opposite ground and were sup
ported by the republican side of the House,
those of the majority being supported by the
democrats. The result of the voting was
that Davis and Hogan were declared entitled
to seats, and were accordingly sworn in.
The time occupied in voting was over two
hours, so that it was G o'clock when the House
adjourned.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Efnnebee aonrnal.
ROCKLAND.

Rockland, u. The coroner's inquest in
the case of Caroline Pettee, the woman who
was found in dying condition on Saturday
morning, was continued yesterday afternoon
and in the evening, and at the conclusion
Of the evening session was adjournedffor
one week. No evidence has yet been obtain
ed as to how, where or by whom the wounds
on the head Of the deceased and the bruises
and Commissions on the limbs we're inflicted.
DR.. Banks, who made the post. norton exam
ination, testified that no alcohol was found in
the stomach of the deceased that she could
not have been intoxicated at the time of her
DEATH not having been drinking within a
number OF hours preceding. The evidence
shows that the deceased left Thorndike's
house Friday morning where she hadIbeen
for some days and went 10 Burnes, where
she remained during the day; that she went
out early in the evening and so on, and re-
turned; that Mrs. Thorndike came there and
quarrelled with deceased, and Mrs. Burns
and deceased accusing them of having taken
money belonging to her; that Mrs. Thorn
uIke attempted 10 search MIS-. Iettee and
Mrs. Burns interfered and blows passed be-
tween her and her sister, Mrs. Thorndike,
and the latter was put out of the house. Mrs.
Pettee went or was pushed out previously
and left the house after this quarrel. She was
seen by neighbor to come towards the Burns
house somewhere about ten O'Clock which is
the latest that any witness has positively tes-
titled to seeing her till she was found in the
morning.
Ann Burns states that she saw an unknown
man near the house at twelve o'clock, and
Mrs. Martin, the next neighbor, testiies to
having seen a man and woman standing
there, but does not identify them.
Thorndike and his wife appear to know re-
markedly little about the matter considering
the circumstances.
The general opinion is that the woman died
from the effects of the beating she received
All the circumstances point to this conclusion
Various theories and supicions are strongly
entertained, hut .'Who did it," is still the
mystery
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YER MONT.

Rutland. VT -. At an early hour this
morning, the down night express train on the
Rutland and Burlington Railroad, met with an
accident about three miles north of this place,
caused by broken journal. The last car,
the New York sleeping coach, was thrown
from Inc track and dragged f:iy yards before
il stopped. Some % or 30 persons were in
the ear, o. whom The following were injured
A. :. Merchant OF Burlington, bruised about
the hip and across the breast; Senator Dick
inson OF New York, sllghtiy cut with glass
and bruised; and T.. G, Sherman of Rutland,
ankle splainvd. ard otherwise injured. The
track was blocked about twelve hours but
trains are now passing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-28

The Committee on Legal Affairs will re-
port bills Incorporating the Grand Lodge Of
the Knights OF Pyihas Rockland Campmeet
ing Association; to allow deputy clerks to be
appointed by Selectmen in cases of sudden
death Of clerks; and to exempt cemetery lots
from taxation. They will also report ought
not to pass on bill fixing the residence OF pau
pers at three months instead of five years, as
is the case under the present law. ALSO leg
islation inexpedient on orders relating 10
having interest paid on accounts after they
have run six months; for the protection Of
moose and deer; and relating TO the term Of
Office of selectmen.
The Committee on Fisheries have voted to
report bill prohibiting the catching of lob
ste-s from July 10, to Oct. 10.
Assignments of hearings were as follows :
Loss of life by railroad employees, Feb. ; ;
appeals from county commissioners, Friday,
Jan. so.
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Hearing on Capital Punishment.

The Judiciary Committee gave Al second
hearing on the Capital punishment question
yesterday afternoon. The Hall Of the House
was filled, the audience attentive and in
terested.
Rev. G. W. Quinby opened with an argu-
ment against the bill which the Committee
have under consideration, and against the law
of capital punishment generally. He was fol-
lowed by Hon. Thomas b. Reed of Portland,
who presented his ideas of the bill in forci-
BILE speech, dissenting conclusively from its
provisions and depreeaiing any attempt TO
bring about or enforce capital punishment in
Maine. E. T. Pillsbury, Esq, Of Augusta,
spoke in opposition to the bill Mr.. Pills
bury's remarks commanded close attention.
and concluded the afternoon discussion.
The question is to be further heard on
Thursday afternoon, those appearing who are
in favor of the bill before the committee, and
who are opposed to the bill abolishing capital
punishment.
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EASTPORT.

PASSPORT, %. The stockholders OF the
Frontier National Bank held their annual
meeting this afternoon. The following d.
rectors were chosen: S. b. Hume, G.. B.
Paine, c. II. Dyer, j. II. McLarren, c. S.
Huston, +. +. Shead and S. ID. Leavitt. S.
B. Hume was re- elected President, and +. j.
Noyes Chashier. The bank is in a very pros
porous condition.
The thermometer was 90 degrees below
zero at 5 o'clock last evening, and ~ below
this morning.