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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

This Monday morning, at 8 o'clock, a
fire was discovered in one of Geo. l.. Day
Imports buildings. on Brady street, be-
Front and Second streets, occupied as an
agricultural warehouse and store, by Hen
ny Tllden & Co. The fire caught from de
iect;ve nues in the second story. The fire
men turned foods of water FROM the wa
ter works upon it and saved the building
although it is badly burned in the uppe
story. They assembled ladders with the
hose and flooded it. Most of the stocl
was moved out, badly damaged by water
and moving. Insurance $4,000 on build
ing. and some $1,000 to $4,000 on stock
which fully covers all loss.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

BAD SYMPTOMS. No person is in health
who has any of the following symptoms
Pains between the shoulders, in lons. back
or breast; headache, giddy sensations,
dullness of the head; bad taste in the
mouth in the morning; palpitation of the
heart; dark lines under the eyes, sallow
complexion, eruptions on the skin hack
ing cough; irregular menstruation sore
throat, with choking sensations capri
cious appetite; fatulency and fullness of
the stomach costiveness, ompanied
with lassitude; loss of appetite; bad
dreams and disturbed sleep; cold feet and
feeble circulation; highly colored urine !;
chalky discharge from the bowels; furred
tongue; pain 10 the kidneys; short, dis
turbed respiration, etc, etc, If you have
any Of these symptoms you must immedi-
ately recognize them as warning you of
something worse. Always have bottle
Of VINEGAR BrTTERs--take dose, and
and the illness of which these symptoms
are the forerunners will never COME
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
Legislative Convention.

The convention of the Independent Re
form party to nominate candidate for
state senator and two candidates tor rep
resentatives from this THE 2lst) Legislative
district will be held in Cambridge to-mor.
row morning at 10 o'clock, This district
is composed of Henry and Rock Island
counties. The delegates from this county
are as follows;
George Marshall--Cordova.
T. y. Feaster-Cauoe Greek.
5. l.. Swisher-Coe.
L. Sharp Silvis-Hampton.
Ira Crawford do.
Eugene Lewis Moline.
James First do
August Huesing-Rock Island
George Iliilier-Coal Valley.
William Moore-Rural
A. J. Little-Butfalo Prairie.
Silas Drury-Drury.
Delegates can leave here at go to-mor'
row morning, via the Peoria road and re.
turn in the evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

of the Northwest. and should receive the
prompt attention of the government: l
would favor the speedy construction OF the
Rock Island and Hennepin, canal, which
would give us an interior all water route
to the Atlantic and to the mouth Of the
Mississippi.
believe that our currency should be
let alone as much as possible, but / would
have the resolve to resume specie pay
ment firmly fixed in the mind of the ma
ton. Let it be approached gradually. pos
itively and with ample notice, doing JUS
tice to all and injury to none.
AS the monopolies and expressions
which we are now combating, grew uI
under the fostering protection Of the Re
publican party | would welcome all good
men to join in the struggle for its over
throw.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

A New LEAD.-How many times does
so 60 into 100000? 1t goes 5000 times.
Well, that is q good per cent, even for
California. Win the best lead ever
struck pay as much? Certainly not. But
there are strong probabilities that an in,
vestment of fifty dollars made in the last
Grand Gift Concert, in aid of the Public
Library of Kentucky, will pay that per
cent. to somebody. Why not to one of US?
And then we have only to wait till the 3oth
of November for the result.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
Temperance.

A meeting of the Father Mathew Total
Abstinence Benevolence Society, of this
city, was held Sunday evening at St. Jo-
seph's (Catholic) church, with the Rev. DR.,
McGovern in the chair. Dr. McGovern is
an earnest worker in the cause of temper
ance, and through his efforts many new
members have been added to the society S
roll book Michael IL. Linehan was re-
elected president, and Thos F, Cary, sec
retarV
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
Reasons why they Only
should be Used!

THEIR REPUTATION Is ESTABLISHED.
Thousands OF testimonials have been received
showing that these POWDERS have performed
miracles in curing cases of long standing, many
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 rs superior to Quinine Or any
other known remedy, for they leave the system in
healthy slate, and the patient beyond the probable
ity OF relapse.
BEWARE OF CoUNTERFEITs.
The genuine are put up in square tin boxes. with
THOMPsUN'S FEVER AND AGILE powDERs
stamped ON the lid, and the signature of THOMPSON
4 CRAWFORD on the wrapper No Others can pos
sibly be genuine.
CRAWFORD & FOBES,
14l Market street..... PHILANTHROPY pa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

HARPER House BARRIERS Shop AND
Bath Rooms. New PRoPRIETORs. DEB
seproth & Bernhauer have leased the
Harper House BARRIERS shop and Bath
Rooms. and are now in possession. They
are known to nearly all our citizens as first
class BARRIERS, They will put the place in
the neatest order, at once, and give their
most careful attention to the wants Of their
patrons inviting all to call and try them.
Hot aud cold baths, nice soaps and plenty
of clean towels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

There are no diseases dc itating in their eff
fects upon the constitution as Tia, above and none
more difficult to cure by the usual MT les of practice
The FEVER AND AGUE POWDERS will effect
cure in cases of the longest standing as we'll as
prove preventive In the forming stages of the dis
case Being purely Vegetable, they act with GER
tainty on the disease, totally Graduating it from the
system, and prevent return at any future period.
Why waste yourmoney and health in trying every
medicine you hear of, when THOMPSON'S FEVER
AND AGUE POWDERS have never failed to cure
the CIIILLS in any cases
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
Handsome Solid Silver
ware. suitable for W edding
Presents, just received at
COOS & KIRCHER'S.
Davenport.

Wadsworth e. Parsons say they have
now the finest assortment Of Beaded FIRING.
es, Uimps. Belts, Cloaks, Shawls and
Dress Goods to be found in this section
They have full stock of Table Linens,
Napkins, Towels, Ladies and Childrens
Underwear, Gloves, Hosiery etc, and
they claim to have the best assortment of
Carpets in the two cities.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
Another Excursion.

John Ochs & Son, agents for the low;
Land Company, will have another land
buyers excursion to Carroll, Crawford Sac
and Ida counties, which will leave the of
fee of John Ochs & Son on Tuesday, Oct.
9th. The Adore firm propose giving three
excursions per month, for the benefit OF
those who wish to purchase their lands
dSWIt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

AN INQUIRY. lis it not better to pur-
chase DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
and True Flavoring Extracts, Ginger, Or.
ange, Vanilla, ETC., that have stood the
test for years. than adulterated. unhealthy
articles because they are cheaper? Good,
pure articles must have a fair valuation,
and that DrPrice's are unequalled in quail.
ity and purity, no person who has used
them will deny.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
POLICE COURT
Before E. G. Cropper, Police Magistrate.

John Brady, for being drunk,wa arrest
ed Saturday night by Policeman German
and lodged in Jail. This morning he was
fined SO and costs, which he paid.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

John Fisher has resumed the retail CT
gar trade. at his old stand in Mitchell q
Lynde's block, where he will be happy to
see all his old friends and the public gen
orally. His mandatory and wholesale
business will continue in Union Block, on
Washington street 2S-d4t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

The Moline Rerie,o is strong partizar
paper and was, on Mr.. Hawley's recon-
mendation, appointed for this state to pub
lish the laws of the United States. Its
editor, Mr.. Tillinghast, is strong and
true friend of Mr.. Hawley He was a
classmate of Gen Elliott, and is thorough
ly acquainted with the character and abili-
ty of the man. With this introduction,
the public will appreciate the following:
From, The Moline Reciew.
The independent convention for this
congressional district met at Princeton yes
terday. Genl. ii. Elliot, of Bureau coun-
ty, received the nomination on the seventh
ballot. OF all the candidates, some six or
seven before the convention, Gen
Elliott sought the honor least. We doubt
if the opposition could have centered ON a
better man,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
The Weatner-.-To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as IN
dictated hv thermometer:
"a NJ 46o above zero. II NJ Gio above zero
q A. M 56S r. NJ. D.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
GRISWOLD'S SALVE.

THIS CE EBRATED SALVE OR PLASTER
| has been used and sold In Hartford, C'nn, for
more than ffty years and invariably cures all KINDS
of S res Barns Scads, Bolls and Wounds, Fever
Sores, &c. Inestimable for Rheumatism ana
Sprans, &C. Wholesale Depot,
SISsON BUTLER & CO.,
o1sdSwly Hartford, Conn.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

The human hair receives new life and
vigor by the use of Pozzoni's Chemical
Hair Restorative cures dapdruff auo letter
Of the scalp. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

Rock Island Business College will be In
its splendid new hall opposite Bellows
House on Monday night. Session will for
mally commence that evening. 9-l6dtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

LADY, you should never think of doing
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get test package and try it to-
morrow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

rooOMs NEXTDOOR re TIE TELEGRAPH OF
n fee Illinois street Rock Island. All kinds o.
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable. b-l'du
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

Five hundred pairs of white and colored
blankets at $3.50 pair and upwards, at
tbe Boston Bazaar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PONDS EXTRACT, "7Ae Vegetable
Pain Destroyer There is no pain or
ache it will not abate, ~ bruise or burn it
will not extort. the agony from.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

TRUNKS, Racine trunks which
were awarded the premium at our fair are
for sale hY Livingston.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
GEN. ELLIOTr's PLATFORM.

Gen. Isaac H. Elliott, in his speech ac
cepting the nomination tor congress. before
the Independent Reform convention, ..eld
at Princeton, Sept 24th, after thanking
the convention for the unexpected honor,
proceeded to express his views at some
length on the leading issues before the
people, and proposed that, if they dld not
harmonic with the opinions of the conven-
ton, to cheeriully give back the nomina
ton and assist in the selection of another
candidate. So clearly defined and sound
We're his remarks, in the opinion of the
convention, that they were unanimously
adopted as substitute for the report of
the committee on resolutions. The follow
ing is concise abstract of the speech, to-
gether with the resolution of the conven-
ton as offered b. Mr.. L. Y. Raley, of Put
nam county, viz:
ResoiUed, That our platform cons st in the hon
esIS, Integrity, and ability of our candidate.
GEN. ELLIOTT 5 PLATFORM.
believe the first step to be taken in
political reform is Tor the people to choose
their own representatives instead of per
uniting place seekers to wrest the offices
frUm them. Until this car be done. moth
ing can be done.
believe now, and have always believed,
that next to American slavery, the American
protective tariff Is the greatest evil known
in this country. | am in favor OF tariff
Tor revenue, but am not in favor OF the
government rObblng one industry to enrich
another. Heretofore we have often sent
to our national congress representatives
who cordially coopcrated with the manu-
tacturers aud the capitalists of the East in
levylng tribute upon Us of the West 1t Is
high time that We chuuse men to repres ent
Us who will lit irum Us this iuiquitous tax
alton. am IN favor of giving each OF the
industries an equal chance. L would not
see one n iurisn at the expense Ot another I
believe IN the state control OF railroads J
and other corporations which it has Great 4
ed. d. ut believe that a legislature /
can Impose great wrong upon the people I
which the ople cannot subsequently
remedy.
believe that water transportation is the
cheapest AMI best. aud am IN favor OF the
government Opening water cOmuunica-
TONS ir'm the Intvrrir TO the sea ,oard
wherever deemed Practicable and for the
best interests oi the country. | believe
the canals known as the St Lawrence ca
nal- are essential to the future prosperity
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
SUNDAY MORNING AT THE HOTELS.
How travelling Men Greet Each Other,

Have you seen this morning $ Lnton|
Yes: and actually tried to read it.
Well. what ails it?
It's sick-tries to be funny and fails
They have had change of writer's, and
the responsible editor with seven years
experience is unequal to the emergency
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
q. M. KELLER. M. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and res
T demo. corner OF Orleans and Ohio streets ne
door 10 KGhler's Drug Store. Professional service
rendered al all hours Of the day or night.
7-I4dSw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
\ Drops Of Constitution Water

THREE TIMES A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes, Gravel, elect.
Brick dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints Speciality.
Dyspepsia. Torpid Liver.
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, 50 John street. 49,. ....... NEW YORK
For sale by all irst Class Druggists. Sadly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
,Mn,AMApn 1s nLooMINaToN 4 WESTERN
BUSINESS CARDS.
MRS r. DOWNS.

MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN. RESIDENCE. IL
wi East Fourth street, between Brady and Ferry
treets, Davenport. Iowa. S-Zldly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
p r, McELHERNE,

ATT >FNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
Riocx dwtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
KENwoRTr.Y & BEARDsLEY,
M. MI. STURGEON

4 AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. I, Kenworthy JAS, M. Boards
ey io-<ouHWn VIZ
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
~ and Solicitor in Chaucery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, ILL., s-30dwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
THOMAS YATES,

rs PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
] branches also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates made before ordering your
work done by other parties.
THOMAS YATES, (Levee, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
.CAMPHORINE."

The Great Discovery for the immediate relief and
cure Of Rhc Imatism, Neuralgia, sprains, Brn es,
Pains Stiff Joints, Strains, Swellings, In iamma-
tons Bunions, Catarrah, SC, &C. 1t will not
grease or stain. and for the toilet Is luxury in
every family, Thousands viii testify To its great
merits Try It. Price per bottle % cents.
REUBEN HOYT. Proprietor,
= ,sd6m 1903 Greenwich street, y Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-28
WARD D. SWEENEY. WILLIAM IA
SWEENEY & JACKSON,
DR.. J. W. Stark, Dentist.

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNSELioRs AT La"
y on :aOor. Eagle and Illinois streets, ROCK Is
And IllinniA ll-lSuIy
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1874-10-14

Eastern Montana who have found good
prospects in that region, and will en-
gag to lead an expedition to their dis
covsries. If the Bozeman Expedition
OF last spring had gone directly to. the
Black Hills, it would undoubtedly have
resulted in opening that country to set
Element ere this, and disclosing some of
the richest gold mines on the continent.
Gin saying this do not wish to be un-
ferstood as disparaging the efforts Of
the brave men engaged in that enter
prise.) And this very fall is the time
for ,nountaineers ITO make the break"
they can get into the new Ell Dorado in
October or November much moro
easily and safely than in the spring
months. Next month, or the month
following, the water will be low in all
the streams, the largest Of which can
be crossed without difficulty, either by
teams or pack animals; and then the
hostile Indians will generally have
gathered to their winter quarters, their
norses being run down through the
summers chase and excursions. The
expedition could 60 to the gold country
IN 25 days travelling and average only
10 miles day. Twenty days more
ny all working har,noniously and in
unison-tae men could, erect comfort
able cabins and an invincible block
mouse. If this plan is not adopted
Eastern men will have that region over
run before Montanians can get IN, as
the Black Hills region is accessible from
the eastern side at any time; and wo
would find much difficulty in crossing
some Of the intervening streams just
after the spring "break.up.'' Under my
plan, each man throughout, including
seven months provisions according to
army ration standard; and each man
aaust furnish himselfin the next expe.
dition, for the people Of Gallatin county
can give no more as gratuity. Already
rs names are enrolled, and none have
vet been sent in from the mining camps.
I urge miners in all the old camps
especially in those where the water is
beginning TO fail-who wish1 to chance
the new mines, and are able to furnish
their own outfit and equipments, to
send their names to J..V. Bogert, Of
this place, at once, so as to make it 4
preconcerted movement. believe 800
mer, amply provisioned and armed,
could be thus got together here by the
first OF. October.
hope, Mr.. Editor, your cotempora'
ries Will copy, and oblige .......
..# An OLD SrAMPEDER.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1874-10-14
From the Black Hills Direct.

Mr.. Richard Mathieson, who was one
of the favored few that accompanied
Custer's grand summer picnic excur-
sion to the Black Hills, called at the
Press and Dakotian Office yesterday, and
entertained its inmates with an account
of the country and his experience there.
He has Just arrived from Bismarck, and
is glad to reach Yankton, his former
home, having brother here in busi-
ness and hosts Of acquaintances. a...
Mr.. Mathieson confirms in the strong
est terms the general accounts Of Custer
and other writer's, ofthe beauty fertility
and natural resources of tho valleys Of
the Black Hills as farming country,
and the great abundance Of the best
water, timber, grass and other attract
ions. He declares his belief that they
did not examine the best or most valll-
able part Of the country, and that .
more prolonged survey would reveal
greater things still.
As to the question Of gold, be sub
stantiates all the reasonable accounts
D Ablished and declares that the soil; in
Cus,er Valley is rich enough to afford
$40 to $25 per day to the miner. he
has been there, and with his own hands
mined and washed the yellow shining
particles from the soil. He showed US
u small specimen, remnant Of the
'.color'' left from a painful Of earth ta-
ken from the very surface, though It
was gradually diminishing from loss, ~
he is constantly called on to show some
When asked how it was that one
or two Of the. Professors Of Geology
reported that they saw no gold, he said
that those fine gentlemen did not troub-
le themselves to search for it, or get
down to regular mining with the spade
and pan. He gives his word that there
are good paying diggings there, and
this, when substantiating all other
reports. is quite enough to satisfy, any
one.-Rress and DaEotian.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1873-1875, 1874-10-14
P1rR MINNEAPOLIS.
a SPECIMEN.

Among Judge Kidder's other anecsions re have
diScoyered that his memory: j. failing. We under
stas that whh. at Fargo, on his recent trip Through
Northern kota he ststed 70 the people that he did
not favor nakine Rsnarck the capital of the .nev
Territory. but thought Fargo wss better located on
accvuht of sAe settlelsens xndwhen he sot t0 BIS
marck he declared that i yond never 90 y isvethe
town aud Is ihs right place Herald. 5:ss =.
. The.abeye looks very much ssif the Judge Nas tn-
deed losnr his meuory, or that he desires e carry
vater fos fsrEo ana Bismarck 1t the same apae-
Exks H,int Giepnesr. y = I.
The above is specimen Of newspaper
lying that is : disgrace 70 the proies-
sion. The capital question was was not not
mentioned to Judge Kidder, or BY him
while here, nor were any pledges made
BY him 1t Fargo. .a
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