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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
Plantation Manners.

Here is a specimen Of the regular thor
ough- bred plantation manners Of the old
Southern lave-drivers-the F. F. VS., as
related by the Little Rock, Ark, CORES
pendent Of the New York Tires
A gentleman, who was stranger in Lit
tie Rock, went to the desk Of one Of the
hotels and asked if he could buy postage
stamp. The clerk replied that he had
none, whereuron a bystander took out his
pocket book and graciousIy handed the
gentleman number Of stamps, telling
him to help himself The stranger took
two of them, and, thanking the gentleman
for his kindness, handed back the remain
der Of the stamps and cents to pay for
those he had taken But the pennies had
scarcely been placed in the hands of the
other when he flung them on the floor, and
exclaimed excitedly, IF you were not a
id fool, sir, you would know that an
Arkansian does not peddle postage stamps!
No apologies would be accepted, and the
irate man walked out of the hotel mutter-
ing about his offended honor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
LOCAL COLUMN.
M Drops Of Constitution Water
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state of mind: a weak, ncr-
vous. exhausted feeling; energy or ANNA ion !;
confused head, weak memory, often with debilta-
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence Of
excuses, mental overwork or indiscrctlons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds & sovereign cure in HUM
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No IS. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges dispes the mem
tai gloom and dependency, and reiuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and Always
efficient. Price s., for package of five boxes and
large 81 vial of powder, which is important in
old. serious cases; or 81 per single box. Sold by
ALL Druggists, sent by mail receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No 500, Broadway, n, Y.
Fol- Jale by otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street Benser
Il Thomas. c Speidel and L Breunert, Rock Island
and Richards Moline. 34dmwf&wIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
The Independent State Convention

A brief report of the doings of this !
body will be found in our telegraph col |
umns. There was, as was expected, a diff
ference Ofopinion on the currency question, |
and it seems to have been harmonized by
leaving the Republicans to enlarge their
own quarrel over the question which now
distracts them. We should haye PREFER
ed square Endorsement of the President
veto-but the convention declined to take
any action whatever in regard to contrac-
ton or imitation Upon this point we think
the convention was unequal to the emer-
gency 1t may have been policy, but the
people don't want policy, they want princi-
pie, If they were not agreed and could
not agree upon the principle of the world
specie values, and specie payments, then
let us relegate this question to the fight on
Congressman, and see whether our people
want honest money or counterfeit money.
Now let US see what the Republicans, at
their State convention, will do next week.
viii they indorse Grant and repudiate Lo-
gan, Oglesby, Hawley & Co? Or will
| they repudiate Grant and indorse Logan
& Co? They cannot very well ignore the
J questions for they are in power and are
responsible for whatever legislation takes
place. Their national party platform
pledges them to return tospeeie payments.
They have u two-thirds majority in both
Houses. They have gone back on their
own platform. Their President has re-
buked them for it. Now let us see what
they are going to do about it,
The Independents adopted good reso-
luton in favor of the abolition of the Ma.
tional Banks and confning our paper cur
rency to treasury notes redeemable in spe.
Gle, or exchangable for U. S. gold bonds al
a low rate of interest. This is good doe
trine and would result in business stabilit,
and a very great saving TO the people
; The convention improved aud enlarged
: the Decatur platform and closed by ;
Il unanimous resolution denouncing repudia
ton in any form.
: The general soundness of the platform
! upon the tariff, the currency, class legisla
ton, the rights of the States, an economi
\ cal and honest government, and othel
questions of public interest will commend
, itself to people of all classes.
}, The men nominated for State Offices are
!: new and fresh from the people, which is
!, good indication. As to what sort of mer
Z they are, we wait for information from
those who are acquainted with their char
ter and capacity.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
Plain English.

There Is no good reason why an English speak
ing people should be doctored in LATIN. If we
should describe the properties of Hostetters Stom-
ach tiers in the argon of the profession, not
reader in twenty would understand what ii is good
tor We prefer 10 say in simple words that 1t pos
sesses strengthening, regulating and purifying
qualities of the highest order, that the vegetable
ingredients of which it is composed are eminently
VIII 'lesome and sanitary, and that the simulant
which Is combined with them is the purest thar can
DE manufactured. We prescribe it not in CARRIED
Latin, but in the good old mother tongue, as a
remedy f'r tanguor debi ty, ner, business, lndi-
geston LIVER complaint, fever and ague. constlp l.
ton, rheumatism ID low spirits, and as pr, Ell
tive OF every disease Produced by foul air. whether
1t stag ates in crowd work or imperls lie
and health III swampy districts or in new clearl"gs
So the masses say and so the have been saying for
the past twenty years.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
Dyspepsia Dyspepsia Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia is the most perplexing of all
human ailments. Its symptoms are al
most infinite III their variety, and the for
lorn aud respondent victims of the disease
often fancy themselves the prey, In turn, of
every known malady This is due, in part,
to the close sympathy which exists between
the stomach and the brain, and in part al
so to the fact that ary disturbance of the
digestive functions necessarily disorders the
liver, the bowels and the nervous system,
and effects, to some extent, the quality of
the blood.
K. I. Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron is
sure cure. This is not new prepare
ton, to be tried and found wanting it has
been prescribed daily for many years in
the practice OF eminent physicians with
unparalleled success; it is not expected or
intended to cure all the diseases to which
the human family is subject. but is war
ranted to cure Dyspepsia in its most obsti
nate form. Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron
never fails to cure symptoms OF Dyspepsia
or loss OF appetite, wind aud rising of the
food, dryness OF the mouth, heartburn, dis
tension of the stomach and bowels, consti-
patton, headache, dizziness, sleeplessness
and low spirits. Try the great remedy
and be convinced of its merits. Get the
genuine. Take only Kunkels. which is
put only in 81 bottles, Depot, 259 North
Ninth street, Philadelphia.
John Bengston agent tor tock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY.

IUNE, Anything that Fits"
Magic Oil is death on Fits
Magic Oil is delicious, thank Renne for this.
All pain it cures quickly for mother mise.
Goes night 10 lue UuIs, TuODeo the PAIN,
As sure as yonr faithful 1t works like charm
The directions please follow, but your own skill
L. Sprains and Neural gia, but battle with Will.
Used outward and inward ii never does harm.
In Headache or Collie 1T works like charm
Sore throat from Catarrh or from Cold in the Head
Or Chils from Cold that would keep you in bed,
Magic Oil performs wonders, and acts like balm.
hor Gargling, or Swathing'lt works like charm. "
The foot horn of fame" most usually liesI
So the Magic Oil cures took the folks by surprise
The clains that ii made caused wondrous alarm.
The trial now shows that 1T works like charm
IL cures you nicely, 1t makes you feel brave,
So that ordinary pain IL a luxury to have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives Il feeling so calm,
The stomach in gee says ut works like charm. "
WIN. RENNE & SONS, manufacturers, Pittsfeld,
Mass.
Reader, call for 1t where you trade. Sold in
Rock Island by John Bengston and Z. Bruenart.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

PATENT MEDICINES. there are
some good patent medicines no intelligent
man dare for moment deny; and preem-
inent is the great California hero medicine,
VINEGAR BTTERs, discovered by DIR. J..
WALKER, prominent physician of San
Francisco, This medicine, although called
Bitters, is not to be classed among the vile
fancy drinks recommended and sold
over the bar by rum vendors, but is a com
bination of pure herbalistic extracts, known
to possess sterling medicinal qualities, and
is compounded without the use, in any
shape, OF spirits, Its action upon the in
ternal system is not stimulating to the ex-
tent that alcoholic poison is, but it at once
attacks blood impurities, and by removing
the original cause destroys the germs of d.
sease and invites returning health. Its
action upon the stomach and liver render
it an almost certain specific in the most
stubborn cases Of dyspepsia, aud in truth
imparts new life and vigor to the whole
system. 1t is one OF the best medicines
ever invented
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

A New York young lady is on her way
back from Omaha, sadder and wiser
young lady than she went thither. 1t ap-
pears that she read Personal advertise
ment, and correspondent with the adver-
tlser. The result was a promise of mar
riage from both parties, SO the young lady
hied to Omaha to fulfil her portion of the
VOW But when she had reached that ia
nous city Of railroad dispute she was dis
appointed with his personal appearance,
and refused point blank to permit the ty.
ing of the nuptial knot. 1t was fortunate.
The next day the gentleman was arrested
as mail robber aud the young lady re-
turns to the city of her abode spinster.
The Persona" advertisement is about on
par with the clairyoyant in its power to
work mischief aud should be looked after
accordingly Neo York Express,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

From the Oakland Tribute
Thirsty Customer.-Mr Barkeeper, what
will five gallons and gill of your best
whisky cost?
Mr.. B.-Thirty dollars and twenty five
cents
T. Cheap enough I'll take it.
Demijohn is handed down; T. c. takes
nip, smacks his lips and informs Mr.. b.
that on the whole lie thinks he will not
keep the balance, and suggests that Mr. b.
shall buy it back Mr., B., always ready
for bargain, offers $50 10 for it, which Of
Ter i. G. accepts, paying the Is cents
difference A ten gallon transaction, and
only 10 cents changed hands, and the liquor
law WASH violated either.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
lightning rods are now

lightning rods are now current top
ic, both on account of the thunderous
Summer at hand and of the seasonable
iveliness of the perambulatory rod-vend-
ers Rods which invite the lightning and
assist to cleave things generally after its ar
rival are unquestionably of discouraging
sort. A German physicist proposes to
utilize poplars by inserting in the lower end
of the tree a metallic rod connected with
the earth by a chain, so that the electric
fluid cannot leave the tree to dart at any
object placed within a short distance. The
poplar tree is not handy thing for an
agent to carry about with him but in
some way he will manage to do it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

Our readers viii certainly thank us for
advising them to keep in their houses, for
use, Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil 1t
is said to be the best remedy for painful
complaints ever discovered. 1t works
like a charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

R6y-7he Daily Argus is delivered IN any
part ofhe City, at tooentu cents per neck,
or eighty cents a month. By mail 80 a
gear.
Weekly Argus go q gear IN odUlnce.
No paper sent beyond the time paid tor.
All business transacted at the Arous
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

The ladies of Rock Island and Moline
have petitioned the Supervisors of Rock
Island county that no license for the sale OF
liquor be granted in the county. The ques-
ton is still pending in the Board with
slight prospects of II favorable result. The
petition of the ladies is a characteristic in
stance of the Inconsistency which so often
marks the action OF retormers. At the
outset the petition boldly announces,
America is to-day nation of drunkards.
At the next breath the petitioners cite the
statistics to show that $4,000 of the peo-
pie of this country are confirmed drunk
ards. As this is but one-seyenty- fifth of
the population, the original announcement
is somewhat OF wholesale libel on the
American people. Chicago Tribune.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
In his lecture on American Humor

Sam COX forgot to say anything about the
most genial of American humorists. 1t
was owing to his modesty. His best joke
of this session was this: Can you tell
me, said he, 1.-The difference between poor
Mellsh and John Logan ?" OF course
everybody guessed the wrong thing. 1t
is very simple said Samuel, solemnly
Poor Mellish made several finance
speeches, and then became an idiot. Lo-
gan became-but the difference is OBJ
yious ~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

RAJ Reading matter advertising and no
tees IN local columns aoiU be charged 40
cents per line, erceot for religious and be-
neuoIent societies, sohich loiU be SO cents per
notice aohen not erceeding foe lines; all
0UeT fee lines 10 cents per line.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

The American boneless 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 Sardiue Co. New York 10 30d&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

HELMBoLD's BUCHU is still in the zenith
of its popularity, Notwithstanding the alb
sence of Dr. Helmbold, the celebrated
medicine is still manufactured at the lab
oratory at Philadelphia, and is sold by all
respectable druggists tits warranted for
all diseases of the kidneys aud urinary or
gans Beware of counterfeits. Genuine
has proprietor private stamp. John F.
Henry, New York, Sole Agent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

Now is the winter of our discomfort il.
the form of colds, coughs and pulmonary
complaints, and in halls, streets, churches,
or wherever men do mostly congregate,
there you hear chores, of coughing, with
a full symphony Of sneezing, How much
mischief arises from neglected colds, I'M
regarded coughs, and the cousumptive in
the coffin, perhaps, would have been well
and hearty now if, when it was but a
cough, he or she had taken bottle of Mas
ia Pulmonic Balsam, which is the very
best remedy for all diseases of the throat,
chest or lungs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
NOTES HERE Am THERE.

Very stiff and chilly west wind to-day,
Weather chilly, but looks like clearing
up.
Another heavy thunder shower last
evening.
The river very dark. being colored with
mud washed down by the late rains
The remarks of Congressman Cox, in
this paper, on the tariff, will pay for read
ing.
w. r. Finch, editor of the Cedar Rap
ids Repubticdn, is taking look at Rock
island and its surroundings. He stops at
the Harper
The more Mr. Murphy examines his
stock the more he thinks that $1,000 will
not more than half cover his loss. He be
leves it to be nearer $1,000 than 1000.
The insurance agents will examine it soon
and try to ascertain the extent of the loss
Brick laying has been commenced on Star
Block by Martin Prick, who builds the five
| easterly stores, from brick furnished by
Richmond. Atkinson, Murdock & Co.
build the west two, for Thomas SCHNEIDER,
Of their brick. They are waiting for the
carpenters to finish laying the joists.
The large brick warehouse, occupied
| By }. II. Langley, on Front street, is tum.
bling down. A portion of the west wal
| fell out, on Tuesday. The walls are not
strong, and the shaking they get from pass
ing railroad trains vi | tumble them dowr
unless means shall be taken to strengthen
them.
An advertisement in this paper of tive
new chromos, companion pictures, viii
make you laugh in spite of yourself The
dog got the rabbit-he had to get him-ht
was out Of meat. The pictures are lessor
in pluck, grit, never say die. as illustrated
In American character, from the child t,
mature age
with his hair parted in the centre
and exactly over his scenter}-"I neve
knew dozen girls, you know, who coulC
talk sense with a fellow, you know.
With her hair frizzed, and frizzled, ant
lrowzy and tumbled over her left eye)-
| IVY eally? Well the fact is, all the girls
know SUIT their conversation to the part,
with whom they are talking, you know"
Pray, sir, what profession are you
asked Mr.. Edward james of witness VIII
, had come prepared to prove fact, an,
who was deemed not very respectable
: Sir, am a shoemaker aud wine mer
chant" "A what, sir?' said the learne,
counsel. "A wine merchant and shoema
) ker, 'Then," said Mr. james. Il ma
describe you as sherry cobbler'
4 certain well known young man abou
town has hit upon a brilliant expedient
He says if you ever get into trouble wit
: any person in garden over the Rhine
spring up and shout, in loud voice, IS
you call me id Dutch rascal, do you?
and Immediately every loyal Teuton with
in hearing will make descent upon tina
luckless opponent, and sweep him out {
= existence. Charley" says he has tried
r and it works like charm.
i South Carolina justice find curiou
: and significant comment in the remark {
: Judge in BarnweIl the other day.
sentencing some criminal to the Peniter
tiary for four years, he added: That i,
t If you are permitted to stay there.
: meet persons on the street a few week
+ after have sent them to the Peniter
: tiarv. :" The judge was evidently gettin
: discouraged.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

Bad water is great generator of fe-
vers, ague, cholera, and other diseases
Many people draw up death from wells
impregnated with disease from cess pools
and marshes and drink death in every
draught of the horrible solution of ten
thousand businesses coming from the
green and Shiny backyard drainage holes
The safer way is to patronize our water
works and avoid disease.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

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. 5-5dIy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
POLICE COURT,

Before E. C. Chopper, Police Magistrate.
Thursday June ll.-Tom Haley, drunk,
was locked up by Policeman Ohrt, last
night. SO and costs. No money. Per
mitted to get out of town. He made rapid
tracks for our suburb, over the river
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

B1r Daily Subscribers to the Argus, aulo
do not recetUe their papers regularly and
promptly are requested to report at the
business office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

PONDS EXTRACT is one of the most
potent curative agents known; let those
who have never used it inquire of some
friend concerning its virtues, Try it
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

Jonas Bear asks you to buy your Fourth
OF July suits at his clothing house on Hi
nois street. He says he is selling at re-
duced prices
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
The Weather---To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in.
dicated hv thermometer:
! I A. Nj, So above zero IL 61o above zero
0 a. NJ. 59S 3 P. NJ Cos
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

LADIES it is coming next week, the
Golden State Washing Powder, saves
time, labor, soap and clothes Samples
given away free
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

Two HUNDRED of the genuine Racine
Wisconsin trunks Just received and for
sale cheap by Livingston & Co. 6-3dtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PoZZoNI's medicated complexion powder
for sale by E. Breunert, Emil koehler,
and c. Speidel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
ssTERE UNION RAILROAD
prTRrrNgroy crDA7 RAPIDS h MIN.
rND1ANApo.Is sIooxrNsToY& WESTERN

Lv Indianapolis Ar. Peoria
mr. Nnil & Fly 400 NJ :55
Peoria indianapolis
oc Mail & Ely 7.45PM Gao
Carr run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change Connections made at Indianapolis Tor
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
LOTS FOR SALE
On Moline Avenue.

GoPP & BRO, OFFER FOR SALE FOUR
~ very tine Lots; two on Moline avenue between
broacwa aud Arsenal Streets, and twn ON Arsenal
street street south OF Moline Avenue Terms easy. For
iur Ii lniorma ion apply at Copp & Bros Livery
ofiee, Washington STREET. 5-1dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON.
KENWoRTLY& REARDSLEY.

ATT sFNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
n .OCk island, Ill. Office in Mitchell Lynde'
Mo- dWtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n and Solicitor in Chauccry Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, III. S-3Odwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
p IT. McELHERNE,

4 Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS II
l. Court House Jno. 7. Kenworthy JAS, NJ. Boards
pv lD-23dtSwti.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
COCOA KREMoLLA.
i3|! =!

GO SS ii A a. ||;s'|,ISlyIi'|''
Is witheut doubt the most
elegant HAIR DRESSER
in the world. A lady's
Toilets not complete witt
eutit. We are aware this
may seem arrogant,bnt the
many testimonials we have
had i'm its favor warrant
us in making the assertion.
1t prevents the hair from falling off, and
gives it softness and beauty that no other
preparation can.
Wholly free from irritating and hurtful
properties, 1t possesses all the peculiarly
bland and delicate properties of Cocoanut
Oil in the highest possible state of. purity
and fragrance.
1t is cooling in its influence upon the
skin.
Cures all cutaneous eruptions, and rem
ders the scalp white, soft and healthy.
| 1t is the cheapest because its effects
are the best and most lasting. 1t is pre-
pared with the greatest care, and perfum-
ed with the most delicate perfumeries the
market affords.
Sold at price that is at the command
of every one
Price SO cents per bottle
MANUFACTURED At TIE LABOR
ATORY OF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
NoTICE TO THE PUBLIc-If You are
with cough, cold, hoarseness,

whooping cough, Group, sore throat OF any
pulmonary complaint, use Goes Cough
Balsan,it is the cheapest and best remedy
known for all lung and throat diseases. 1t
has been tested by thousands. 1t never
fails Our dealers all keep it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
DwAED D. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACKS
SWEENEY & JACKSON.

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSEHORS AT LAW
~ on c-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Is
snd, Illinois. 1l-1sd1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-11
Dr.. ]. ". Stark. Dentist,

DOOMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH Of
n fee, Illinois street. Rock Island. All kinds OF
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable, 6ltdt