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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
HumptY DumptY.

Fox & Deniers company, as advertised
in THE ARGUS yesterday, will, on Friday
evening, give us one performance OF their
Humpty Dumpty. 1t is pantomime and
will probably provoke good deal OF mlrth'
The wonderful Ravel family, years ago, IN
the Night Owl and the Golden Star, ETC.,
illustrated it's fasclnations to the American
youth of that day, VINO now in their mid
die age take their children to witness the
antics and mishaps of the clown and pan
taloon in performances less original OF
imaginative perhaps, but judiciOusly mod
ernized to meet the comprehension of crit
ical minds fresh from the study of nursery
rhyme books. The most successful OF
these has been "Humpty Dumpty, which
has had a wonderful and unprecedented
run of one thousand performances in
New York, and has never failed to at
tract crowded audiences.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Unhealthy Surroundings.

To breathe pure, healthful air, and to follow oc-
equations conclusive to health and long life are the
privileges of the minority. The majority must
dwell wherever their lot is cast however insalubri-
ous the locality may be, and work AT the craft as
signed to Them however destructive to health and
vgor Medical science has, however, come TO the
aid of the latter. In Hostettor's Stomach Bitters
they have tand have had for the last twenty-five
years. the best defence against the morbid in
huences which create and foster disease that the
vegetable kingdom can supply. Its ingredients are
among the finest botanic specifics winch research
has vet revealed to man As a preventive o. ana
remedy for the diseases generated by swamps, mi
asma the foul air of factories, excessive heat over
exertion of body or mind, unwhoiesome water, OF
anv other morbitc cause. HostettoT's Stomach Bit
tiers bear away the palm from all medicines OF the
present day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
EFF. Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron


hasnever been known to fail in the cure OF
weakness, attended with symptoms; indis
position to exertion loss Of memory diff
fculty of breathing; general weakness !;
horror of disease; weak, nervous tremb-
ling; dreadful horror of death; night
sweats; cold feet; weakness; dimness of
vision; languor; universal lassitude of the
muscular system; enormous appetite, with
dyspeptic symptoms; hot hands; flushing
of the body; dryness Of the skin; pallid
countenance and eruptions on the face,
purifying the blood; pain in the back !;
heaviness of the eyelids frequent black
spots flying before the eyes with Temporal
ry suttusi0n and loss of sight; want OF at
tention, etc. These symptoms all arise
from weakness, and to remedy that use
L. L. KUNKEL' s Bitter wine of Iron. Ii
never fails Thousands are now enjoying
health who have used it, Take only Il. L.
KUNKELS.
Beware of counterfeits and base imita-
sions. AS Kunkel's Bitter Wine OF Iron is
too we'll known all over the country, drug
gists themselves make an imitation and try
to palm it off on their customers, when
they call it Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron
Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron is put VI
only in 81 bottles, and has yellow wrap
per nicely put on the outside, with the pro
prietor's photograph on the wrapper o
each bottle. Always look for the photo
graph on the outside, and you will always
be sure to get the genuine article.
John Bengston agent for Rock Island.
! I-ld&w1m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

THE HARVEST OF DEATH-lt would
seem the usual causes of infant mortality
are not sufficient The little innocent ones
are not permitted an even battle with the
King Of Terrors; at this hot and sultry
season, the restless child, battling with the
enemies of its life that lie in wait at every
corner has, in addition, to encounter anoth-
er deadly foe-Mrs. Winslow's or some
other poisonous soothing syrup, admins
tered by the hand of some heartless nurse,
silly mother or imbecile father. A host
of precious lives might be saved each year
by giving Dr. McCabe's renowned Medi-
Gated Blackberry Brandy, which cures in
fantile complaints without any deleterious
results
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
A Mean Trick.

At almost every performance in Darts
Hail. at which reserved seats are sold,
there are complaints that the same seats
are sold twice, by carelessness on the part
of those who sell the tickets. 1t is hardly
possible that this is the case. The fact is
that certain very sharp and tricky persons,
who think themselves 'nobby," and who
want the best Seats are guilty of altering
their own checks. They find the seats
they want have been sold and so they buy
others and then erase the pencil marks !;
fill up with the letter and number they
want; go early and get possession, and
when the real owner arrives they set up
the claim that the seats were sold twice,
and refuse to move. The Darts should
get machine for numbering their tickets
and thus defeat these pirates, with whom
no decent man wishes to quarrel in pub
| lie hall
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Poems---by Clint Parkhurst.

The Western News Co.. Chicago, is about
to publish a volume of poems by Clint
Parkhurst. Mr. Parkhurst was formerly
connected with THE ARGUS, and our rea-
ders will remember many excellent poems
of his which first appeared in this paper
some of which exhibited ability, feeling
and sentiment, charmingly expressed.
His friends have persuaded him to collect
these waits in a convenient volume. 1t is
to be printed on tinted paper, gilt, English
muslin, beyeled edges-a y mo. size, tol
81 %
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

CIGAR BOXES. In this issue of The
ARGUS will be found the very handsome
advertisement of Boorman Brothers Of
South Canal ST, Chicago, who are manu-
facturers of the finest styles of cigar boxes.
They make speciality of securing all kinds
of private labels, brands and trademarks
for their customers without any trouble to
those ordering them. Every manufactur-
er of cigars knows the Importance OF put
ting his goods up in neat and,attractive
style and also the great benefit of securing
the exclusive sale of his favorite brands by
having them properly labelled This
house having devoted much time and at
tention to this business is deserving OF
the liberal patronage Of our city manufac
| turers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
LOCAL COLUMN.

ROSADALls is used in the practice Of, and en-
dorsed by some of the leading Physicians through
out the lande They induced to do this from the
fact that its formula is published around esch bot
tie so that the physician knowing its component
parts, and being already acquainted with their
properties prescribe it with all confidence.
NICHoLAsvILLE, Ky, Feb, II. 1869.
Gentlemen:-I have seen the effects of "ROsadal-
is on patiente in my practice, and take plea
sure in attesting to its merits very powerful al
terative. In cases of Scrofcla, rheumatism, Sec
ondary syphilis, &c. always recommend it
Very truly yours, j. S. SPARKS, NJ. D.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY.

TUNE, Anything that Fits
Magic Oil is death on Fits. .
Magic Oil is delicious. thank Rcnne for this,
Al pain it cures quickly for mother or miss,
Goes right to the trouble rubbed in With the palm.
As sure your faithful 1t works like a charm.
The directions please follow but use your own skill
In Sprains and Neuralgia, bat battle with will.
Used outward and inward it never does harm,
In Headache or Collie lit works like charm
Sore throat from Catarrh, or from Cold in the Head
Or Chills from Cold that would keep you in bed,
Magic Oil performs wonders, and acts like balm.
For Gargling, or Swathing''It works like charm. "
II cures you nicely, 1t makes you feel brave,
So that ordinary pain is luxury to have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives feeling so calm.
Thestomach in glee says 1T works like charm
The foot horn Of fame" most usually lesl
SO the Magic Oil cures took the folks by surprise
The claims that ii made caused wondrous alarm.
The trial now shows that 1T works like charm.
VIM RENNE d SONS, manufacturers, Pittsfeld,
Mass
Reader, call for it where you trade. Sold in
Rock Island by John Bengston and E. Bruenart
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Rim Van Wrinkle.

Darts Hall was crowded last night to
see Robert McWade, in the legendary
drama of Rip Van Wrinkle Many of our
people had often seen Joe Jefferson in
Dion Bourcicaults version Of the legend
and hardly believed that anybody else
could present an attractive epltome OF the
story They were most agreeably surpris-
ed to find that, in some respects, especial
" in the waking scene, after the sleep OF
twenty years, McWade greatly surpasses
jefferson. In the first act Rips bubbling
humor was too much for Eda and she fail
ed to sustain the character as it should be.
The truth is that Mes humor and droliery
has 80 many queer conceits, and exhibits
itself in such unexpected places that the
gravity of the best actress is liable to be
overcome. Generally the support was good
The little ones who take the characters OF
Pete and Steenie are excellent-can hardly
be surpassed. Miss Dow, as the Steenl'
of maturer years, is refined, reserved an(
very proper at all times; but an occasional
exhibition of well-feigned emotion and at
lection would not injure the character at all
Alderman Kuickerbocker and Mrs. Alder
man greatly help relieve the sorrowful as
poets of the story, and fill their parts ad
mirably.
Those who are familiar with Irving
works, will find McWade's version niue
truer to the legend than Bourcicault's.
One more performance, tonight, wi
give our people another opportunity
see McWad in this really deserving ente
tainment
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Peoria has about 5000 more inhabitants than Dav-
export, and we can judge somethingi OF the
amount OF revenue in prospect for our water works
company by receipts from the water-takers. The
first year II, takers paid 'S1Jss55 IA: in 70, $16
923,36; in -, $22 1875, Davenport gazette.
According to the above, the Davenport
water works cannot expect to collect over
$500 year from private water takers.
Suppose the city pays $4,000 for fire pur-
poses, making $4,000 revenue? The
works will cost 100000 when completed.
The interest on this sum is 100000 1t
will cost for running expenses and repairs,
and to create surplus to replace worn out
pipes, machinery, etc, say $4,000
year making $4,000 year, leaving the
works $4,000 year out of pocket.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
New prints at Keisow's S.
2Od3t.
All kinds of fancy handkerchiefs for pres
ents at the Boston Bazaar.

ARTIFICIAL HUMANITY.-Under this cap
ton the Davenport Democrat makes the
following very sensible comments which
will be interesting to those afflicted with
any deformity;
While human nature is liable to the ac-
cidents of birth, disease and personal in
iurv, Determines and Deficiencies will, we
suppose, always exist, but mechanical sur
gerry has, during the last quarter of cen
fury, made so many ingenious contrlvances
for supplementing the distortions of birth,
or accidental loss of limb, that the specta-
Gle of a really helpless cripple is but rarely
seen, while frequently we meet with par
ties who have made up, by artificial means
wants of this character, so perfectly as tt
secure them from even suspicion. Next
to that grand mastery over the secrets O
anatomy which enables skilful surgery tt
remove a diseased or fractured limb, comes
that careful study OF the human mechan
ism which supplies an artificial one havlns
exactly the appearance, and many OF TIN
movements Of the amputated member, o
| which by ingenious contrIvances arrests tn
deforming power of some diseases or rec
titles the mistake into which nature Occa
sionally falls Thus ricketts,, club feet
spinal curvature, hernia, deafness, lameness
loss of arm, leg or inferior limb have a!
received attention and been supplied wit
proper mechanical means for mitigatio
of their severity, a support for their weak
ness, a cure for the defect or a substitute
for their loss, and every article in ever
one of these classes of the most scientiti
design, most beautiful make most endul
ing quality can be obtained of Bliss Il To-
rev. the celebrated manufacturers of dc
formity instruments, whose place of bu'
mess is at III and l73 Randolph stree
Chicago, and who rank among the olde:
and leading houses in this peculiar and in
portant line of business in the country.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
BUSINESS Notice,

All persons having any business matter
to transact with THE ARGUS establishment
should call at the Business Office, on Eagle
street, opposite the Post Office and next
door to Alex. Steeps iron store, and not
at the Sanctum, up stairs. All letters on
business should be directed Argus Print
ing Company" and not to any one of the
editors. Attention to this notice will save
a good deal of valuable time at the editor
ial rooms, and ensure more prompt atten
ton to the favors of our patrons. d&wtt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Water routes from the West to the East must al
ways labor under this disadvantage They are not
QrdildbLe WheH most needed. During the greater
part of the year when Western grain seeks market
canals are frozen up. Comparatively little grain Is
shipped in summer Union.
The answer to that is that but little
grain goes East of Chicago by rail. 1t is
stored there during the winter, at an enor-
nous tax to the producer, and taken East
on the opening of navigation in the spring
1t can be stored in the country much
cheaper than in Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

A Desmones druggist sent his clerk
ont to drum for sales of oil. He called
upon tradesman and tossed card upon
the counter, saying that he represented
that establishment. The tradesman pick
ed it up, gave it steady look, and said it
was fine establishment, and was inform
ed by the clerk that he had represented it
about three years, whereupon he remark
ed to the youth that he supposed he would
soon be partner The youth said he
would be pleased to sell him some coal oil,
and that his establishment handled more
oil than any other in Desmoines, The
tradesman took another look at the card,
and asked the boy if he wasn't mistaken.
He blushingly guessed he was, as he re
turned the young lady's picture to his
pocket.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Our readers will 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 charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Pranaring for another n omination,

Mr. Hawley is writing letters around
this district to secure another nomination,
next summer The Dixon Herald says q:
We have been permitted to read letter
from Congressman Hawley to Col Utley,
of this city, which gives us encouragement
that the work of building canal to Dixon
in the no great future, is not only possible
but probable. The enterprise seems now
to be in good shape, and we hope our
Canal Commissioners (indeed we knowthat
Mr.. Utley is rendering all the aid possible
in that direction) will take hold OF the mat
ter and keep this question OF canal before
the people 1t is the solution OF the cheap
transportation question.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

1t is reported that, as freight No, 5,
ON the Peoria & Rock Island road was
coming west the other day, just as they
were nearing Cambridge, horse got on
the track ahead of the engine, and ran on
thesline till he fell PROSTATE on the bridge.
The engineer, Edward Culver, shut off
steam, reversed his engine and endeavored
to stop his train, but did not succeed to
his satisfaction. Fearing an accident and
that he might get hurt, he jumped from
his engine, leaving that and his train to
whatever fate might follow. Fortunately
the pilot of the engine threw the horse
from the track, and nothing but the ami
NAL was injured The engineer, however,
did not fare so well, In jumping from the
train he fell heavily and received Injuries
to his knee which may result in permanent
lameness. Had he stuck by his engine he
would have been unhurt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
$4,000 CASH GIFTS
viii be distributed by lot among the ticket-holdel
LIST OF GIFTS.

Total 70 600 Gifts all Cash amounting to$1 100000
s5E~ The concert and distribution of gifts will
positively and unequivocally take place on the day
now fixed. whether all the tickets sold not,
and the 12,00U gifts all paid In proportion to the
number of tickets sold.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets, $50; Halves S25 Tenths or each
coupon S.: Eleven Whole Tickets for $500; 22la
Tickets for 81 900; 113 Whole Tickets for 5000;
227 Whole Tickets for $4,000 No discount on less
than $500 worth of tickets.
Applications for agencies and orders for tickets
should be addressed to
THOS. E BRAMLETTE,
Ag't Pub. Libr. Ky. and Manager Gift Concert,
Public Library Building. Louisville, KY.
Tickets at E. Breunerts Smith Bonneys
Drug S:Ores
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Joh Pruning,

Our political and personal friends
scarcely need assurance that all kinds OF
business neutrality-suspicious. blll-heads,
statements, posters, &c, &c.-can be pro
cured in the best style, and at reasonable
rates, at THE ARGUS Job Rooms. MIR.
Jones understands that business better
than any other man in these parts. Gases
and briefs done to the satisfaction OF the
egal fraternity. Pamphlets etc., printed
u the neatest manner.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

ATHLETIC CLUB-ELECTIoN OF OFFI-
Athletics had very large and
enthusiastic meeting at their rooms last
evening, and elected tho following board of
officers for the ensuing year:
President. +. Robinson.
e-President-Phil Mitchell.
Treasurer-Dr. Geo. Lawrence.
Oliver Olson.
Executive Committee-T. j. R0dman,
Chas. w. Chopper and Chas. W.ONeil.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

DON'T Dye, but use bottle or two OF
that Incompatible article known as Ma
TURE's HAIR RESTORATIVE. 1t makes
the head fell so good Ask your druggist
for it. See advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

WADswoRTH & PARSONS. --Just receiv-
ed new Cloaks, new Ties, Neck Rufhes,
Hamburg Edgings, &c. They say they
have marked their entire stock down
to panic prices and are bound to sell the
goods, and if prices are any object, they
think now is your time to secure bargains,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

MASONIC. Regular convocation of Bar
ret Chapter No. Is, r. A. NJ, this (Tues3'
day. evening at 7 o'clock. Work on MARI
and NJ, Z. degrees, By order of the H.
w. L. SWEENEY, Sec'y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

A meeting of the ladies of the congre-
CATION of the Presbyterian ChurcE-;s CAL
ed for to- morrow at P NJ, in the lecture
room of the church. to arrange a reeep;
zion for Mr.. Findley,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

PONDS EXTRACT. The action OF one
medicine is Of necessity confined to anala-
gous disease, but appertains to cases that
have the same seat of disorder.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
The Weather---To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ 2s above zero. ~ NJ. "a above zero
"a M S3o 3P. Nj. 80
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

DIR. Stone, 1l2 West Madison street, has
proven his reliability as thorough practi-
toner. See his card in another column.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Extra Special Notice.
BEWARE OF COUNTFRFEITS.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.

Smiths Tonic Syrup has been counterfeited, and
the counterfeiter brought to grief
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine artclel must have Dr. John Bulls
private stamp each bottle. DR.. John Bull only
has the right to manufacture and sell the origina!
John J. Smiths Tonic Syrup, OF Louisville, KY.
Examine well the label each bottle. If my
private stamp is not on each oottle, do not pur-
chase. ur YOU will be deceived. See my column
advertisement, and my show card. / will prose-
cute any one infringing on my right. The genuine
Smiths Tonic Syrup only be prepared by my
self The pubc's servant,
DR. JOHN BULL.
Louisville, Nov. 5, 1869 ian2l-d&wly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

OFFICIAL PAPER.

Tur D.,,v ApeUs ia delivered in any part of the
CITY. at TWENTY CENTS PER WEEK, OF EIGHTY
Orders received at THE ARGUS COUNTING Room.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PozZoNI's medicated complexion powder
for sale by Smith & Benny and Emil
Koehler. and G.. Speidel
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

At-cheel at-chee What's the matter
Oh nothing, no-no-nothIng only the plea
plea-sing effect effects of Durno's Snuff.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Leave orders at Rock Island House of
flee for livery carriages or hacks.
1o-o7d3m A, M. PAGE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
MEDICAL.

DIR. sharp's Specific cures Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant Constipation, Vomiting Of Food, Sour Stom-
ach Water Brash, Heartburn, Low Spirits, &c. IN
stinate cases Sold by druggists generally. Depot
las Eighth street New York Circulars mailed on
application. Sold by Emil Dphler- III 3d@woih
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
900 PIANOg& ORGANS

New and SECoND-HAND, of FIRsT-CLAss MAKERS,
will be sold at LOWER PRICES for cash, or on IN
sTALLMENTs. in CITY or COUNTRY, DURING THIS FL
NANCIAL CRISIS and the HOLIDAYS, by HORACE
WATERS & SON, 4S1 BROADWAY, THAN EVER
BEFoRE OFFERED IN NEW YORK. AGENTS WANT
ED to sell WATERS CELEBRATED PIANOS. CoNCER-
To and ORCHESTRAL ORGANS, Illustrated Cata-
logues mailed. Great Inducements to the Trade
A large discount to Ministers, Churches, Sunday,
Schools, etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Wanted.

To exchange for Rock Island residence
property, valuable, improved farming LAND
n Kansas, situated on the Central Branch
of the u. P. r. r. Address,
j. s. DRAKE, Rock Island, LII.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

For cheap Christmas presents-the Bos-
ton Bazaar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

FouND.-A memorandum book, con-
tanning some money was picked up to-day.
The owner can have it by calling on POI
liceman Brennan, proving property and
paving for this notice.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
BUSINESS CARDS.
KENwnRTHY & BEARDSLEY,
M. mi. STURGEON,

AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. It. Kenworthy JAS, NJ Boards
ev 10-23d&wtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Do you want dry and fancy goods cheap
the Boston Bazaar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
p n McELHERNE,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Rock Island, Ill. Office in Mitchell h 5wts
VUeA
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Fancy boxes, Albums, cheap, at Boston
Bazaar,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR , AT on Law,
Roct Island House, Rock Island, Ill. S-3Odw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
Manhood! Womanhood Marriage!

go Pages Illustrated, fine plates sent postpaid fot
20 cents by DR. Whittier or St. Charles Street, St
Louis, Mo-, the great Specialist. Read his card.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20
EDWARD d. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JAch
SWEENEY & JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW
and Illinois 11-1Sd1y