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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
A Studious Messenger,
Washington Correspondent OF the Cincinnati Coz

merCal
The Sergeant alarms of the House is
entitled by law to messenger at an annu-
al salary of $1,000. For some years Ord
way has had his sons name carried on the
roll as holding the position, and has drawn
the salary for him with cheerful and heal
thy regularity. During all the time, how
ever, the boy has been attending college in
New England
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Annual Meeting of the Iowa and Illinois Ger
trail District Medical Association,

Annual Meeting Of the Iowa and Illinois Gen.
trail District Medical Association.
Meeting called to order at 2 o clock PM.
in DIR. Peck Office Davenport, by DR.. Wells
president.
Members present Drs Peck,
Cantwell, French. Farqueharson, Max
well and Baker Davenport; Baxter,
Wilton, Dawson, Molinei; Wells, Gene
SEQ; Vincent, Hampton; and Craig, Rock
Island
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved
The following delegates were elected to
represent the Association at the next meet
ing of the Iowa State Medical Association
Drs. Baxter, Maxwell, French, Peck,
Bowen, Gamble, Shrader, Thompson and
Middleton
Upon motion the delegates were author
lied to appoint substitutes in case OF their
inability to attend.
Upon motion all committees who had
failed to report were discontinued.
The following COMMITTEES were ap-
pointed to report at the April session ):
Special surgery, DIR. Peck; The early his
tory of medicine in Scott and Rock Island
counties, DIR. Gregg; New remedies, DIR.
French The treatment OF cholera, DIR.
Maxwell; Prevailing diseases, DR.. Baker /;
Obstetrics, DR.. Gait; Syphilitic conta-
gion, DR.. Plummer; Neuralgia and
rheumatism, Dr. Baxter: Pathology
in the treatment Of fractures,
DR.. Clapp; Catarrhal inflammation,
Dr. Hazen Puerpural fever, DR.. Dawson;
Revaccination, DR., Craig; Typhoid fever,
DIR. Robertson
The constitution was so amended that
the meetings will be held on the second
Thursday of January, April, July, Octo-
Der, instead of the second Wednesday, and
the July meeting will be the annual one
instead of the one held in January
The society upon invitation of Mr.. Asa
Swift, Superintendent of the telegraph Of
| fee of the c., r. l. & P. r. r., visited
the City Halli to witness the exhibi-
ton of the fire alarm telegraph the eff
Gent working of which called forth express
sions of approval from the members.
The society then adjourned to meet in
Rock Island on the second Thursday in
April G. G. CRAIG, MD. Sec'y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

/. o. 0. F.-Members of Rock Island
Lodge, No. IS, l. o, o. F., are requested
to meet at their hall this Thursday even
ing at Z o'clock, to make arrangements to
attend the funeral of deceased brother
George r. Hill. By order N. G.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

NoLIcE.-Your State, county, and city
taxes are due He. CLEAyELAND,
lod6t. Township Collector.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
The Weather---To.Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated by thermometer:
IA. 49, below zero. y N. se below zero.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

DON'T DYE, but use bottle or two of
that Incompatible article known as Ma
TURE's HAIR RESTORATIVE. It makes
the head fell SO good Ask your druggist
for it. See advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

Those who go around with the contribu-
ton box in California churches plead and
argue the case as they go along. One of
these gentlemen recently extended the box
to rough looking miner, who slowly shook
his head
''Come William, give something said
the deacon.
Cant do it. deak," said Bill.
why not? Isn't the cause a good one. T"
Yes, good huff but | amt able to give
nothing"
''Poohl pooh |! l know better. You
must give me better reason than that .
well, / owe too much money"
well, but, William, you owe God a much
larger debt than any one else"
That's true but He amt a-pushin' me
like the rest of my creditors. y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

THE DAILY ARGUS Is delivered ID any part OF the
Citv. At TWENTY CENTS PER WEEK, or EIGHTY
CENTS MONTH.
Orders received at THE ARGUS Counting Room.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

If there is anything more celebrated
than another in the form of medicine, it il
Durno's Catarrh Snuff Its fame is uni
Yersal
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

PoND's EXTRACT. Many suppose a
medicine is confined to certain number OF
diseases. This is determined by the source
from which they spring.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

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, 1874-01-15

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" Is
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
GOOD ADVICE AND POETRY

Tune, Anything that Fits"
Magic Oil is death on Fits. /.
Magic Oil is delicious, thank Renne for this
All pain 1t cures quickly for mother miss,
Goes right to the trouble, rubbed in with the PALM
As sure as your faithful 1T works like charm
The directions please follow but your own skill
In Sprains and Neuralgia, but battle with a will
Used outward and inward it never does harm,
In Headache or Collie 1T 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, Swathing''It works like charm. ="
1t cures you so nicely, 1t makes you feel brave,
SO that ordinary pain is a luxury to have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives a feeling calm,
The stomach in glee says 1T works like charm -
The ''toot horn of fame most usually lies
So the Magic Oil cures took the folks by surprise
The claims that Ii made caused wondrous alarm.
The trial now shows that ut works like charm
VIM. RENNE g. SONS, manufacturers, Pittsfeld,
Mass
Reader, call for IL where you trade Sold in
Rock Island by John Bengston and E. Bruenart.s
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

Leave orders at Rock Island House of
fee for livery carriages or hacks.
lO-27d3m A. M. PAGE.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PozzoMs medicated complexion powder
for sale by. Smith & Benny and Emil
Koehler, and c. Speidel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Attention, old Settlers of Rock Island County.

Fancy boxes, Albums, cheap, at Boston
Bazaar.
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TFrOm the Geneseo Republic.

Thus does the valiant and heavy quar-
tered Haverstick catch it, from all sides of
the house. We should think the fellow
would lie awake nights to hate himself
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TAKES on Sight. s aas

ers Agents and Statesmen. HENRY WARD BEECH
ER's family newspaper gives every subscriber a PAIR
of the largest and finest OLEoGRAPHS-two most
attractive subjects, that take" sight-painted
by Mrs. Anderson. as contrasts and companions for
her Wide Awake and Fast Asleep" Agents
have IMMENSE SUCCESS; call it the best bust
ness ever offered canvassers." We furnish the
highest and handsomest outfit, and pay very high
commissions Each sub, eriber receives WITHOUT
DELAY two beautiful pictures, which are ready for
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. The paper itself stands
peerless among family journals, beng so popular
that OF s class it has the largest circulation in the
world Employs the best literary talent Edward
Eggleston's serial story is just beginning; back
chapters supplied to each subscriber Mrs Stoves
long expected sequel to My Wife and 1" begins in
the year. Any wishing good salary or
an independent business should serd GENTS
for circulars and terms to j. B. FORD HWANTED.
CO. New York Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati or
San Francisco.
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Do you want dry and fancy goods cheap
the Boston Bazaar.
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Manhood Womanhood MARRIAGE

zo Pages, Illustrated, fine plates. sent postpaid fo
go by DIR. Whittier, or st. Charles Street, St
Louis, NO., the great Specialist. Read his card.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
MEDICAL.

DR.. Sharp's Specific cures Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Constipation, Vomiting Of Food, Sour Stom
ach. Water Brash Heartburn, Low Spirits, &c. In
thirty-fve years failing to cure the most OBJ
stinate cases. Sold by druggists generally. Depot
las Eighth street. New York Circulars mailed on
application. Sold by Emil Dehler- III 3d&w6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

For cheap Christmas presents-the Bos-
ton Bazaar
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Thursday. January Is. 1874.
Wanted.

To exchange for Rock Island residence
property, valuable, improved farming land
Kansas, situated on the Central Branch
of the u. P. r. r. Address,
j. s. DRAKE, Rock Island, Ill.
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SWEENEY & JACKSON,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNSELLoRS AT LAW
~ ofice-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and, Illinois. 11-1Sd1y
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p r. McELHERNE.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A and Solicitor in Chancery. Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. s-30dw1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

The loss of the Rock Island post-office
was a just reward to Mr.. Haverstick for
his base treachery and duplicity the loss
of public confidence and respect is a neces-
sary consequence, which has not yet run
its full course of retribution suitable to his
deserts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
BUSINESS CARDS.
MI. M. STURGEON,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
piocG ' dwtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

1t is fortunate for Rock Island and ev-
erybody else that Haverstick's career as a
journalist in that city is very near its close,
and that his exit from this part of Illinois
may be looked for any day-if he does not
leave between two of them.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
Pickin3s and Steallngs.

A Pittsburgh jury handed up to the
judge communication endorsed, 80 the
honorable gug."
Never marry for wealth" SAYS con-
temporary, ''but remember that it is Just
a easy to love girl who has brick house
with Mansard roof and silver plated
doOr-bell. as one who hast anything but
an auburn head and an amiable DISPOSE
tion.''
A wicked little boy in Denver sun
dav school was asked by his teacher ii he
had learned anything during the past week.
..Oh. yesr' said he what is il you have
learned:'' Never to lead deuce when
yon've got an ace back of it, was the
reply.
The following is told of young soci-
ETY. gentleman, who graduated from Har-
ward. On examination of physics he was
/ asked, Mr.. what planets were known
/ to the ancients ?'' .'Weil." he responded, :"
there were Venus, Jupiter. and after a
pause1 think the earth, but ! am not
quite certain"
An ambitious gentleman in Connecti-
cut appeals over his own signature, loo
the mechanics and labering men OF my
native town. will reprizint you In the
stait ascemblee irrispectif VI poiiyues,
-elijon. or eddicashuu."
A humorous apothecary in Boston ex-
poses case of soap in his shop window
with the pertinent iscription, Cheaper
than Dirt
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
The scene Of the Duel Between Burr and
Hamilton.

The New York correspondent OF the -.
Louis Republican, writing in reference 10
the famous duel between Aaron Burr and
Alexander Hamilton. says In all an
cient or modern history there are no two
names so inseparably linked a. these. |
thought OF this. and thought also of that
July morning. just seventy years ago. when,
in obedience TO the demands of a false prin-
ciple. Hamilton went out to meet his death
at the hands of Burr. But few of this gem
Grafton have stood upon the scene of this
famous duel. Yesterday. prompted By an
impulse which many will readily under
stand and appreciate, went in company
with friend 10 visit the scene of the duel
at Weehawken. The spot is historical. and
the description OF it familiar to all. The
topography OF the place is so changed that
none would recognize it now. The ledge
Of rocks, in the narrow hollow of which
Hamilton stood, has been blasted away to
make room for track of the Erie Rail-
way. which runs along the river. The old
cedar tree which stood nearly in range Of
Hamilton's fire, and within three feet of
where Burr must have been placed. stands
there still. The trunk is not ever twenty
feet high. There is bat one green branch
upon it. This is the last yegr of it, life
Those who seek the spot next year cannot
be directed TO il as we were; .'Just there
where you see the old cedar with one
green branch" | measured ten PAGES. and
my friend took his place on the edge of the
shelf while | stood opposite. II seemed
fearinly near as We extended our arms as
If they held a weapon. | was standing
where Burr must have stood, and he where
Hamilton fell. Neither of us felt that We
were on hallowed ground"
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06


The old question. does lager intoxi-
cater came before a court in Dayton. Ohio,
a day or two ago. \ German testified
II YOU driuk five or six glasses of lager, in
little while yon feel more pleasant as il
you drink five or six glasses of water, in
little while you feel more disappointed as
II you drink five or six glasses OF lager In
the same time"
AT an exhibition of one Of the Albany
schools. few evenings since, the follow
ing conversation took place: Young lady
aud gentleman-"fhat piece just played
was by Wagner wasn't it too lovely for
anything Young gentleman to young
fady-'l es, and amt his palace ears just
gayr" The music of the future won't be
played for him on her piano.
A Scotchman asked an Irishman why
larthings were coined in England, and
Pats answer was-"To give a Scotcbman
an opportunity to subscribe for charitable
Institutions"
When your neighbours young hopeful
pauses in front of your house Just after SUP
per and halls Master Johnny with "Hi ah-
yua-yua' Comm outr' YOU realize the
force of Goethes declaration that the most
dreadful wild beast in the world is boy.
-" Can you tell me where wicked boys
go who fish on Sunday?" asked sober
looking gentleman OF little chap who had
worms and rod Yes; some Of 'em
goes TO the lake. I'll show you the best
place at the lake.
The proverb that God helps those
who help themselves" was well paraphras-
etl 10y little fellow who tumbled into a
.s.t.. a 4
and dripping he was put to bed. aud when
his mother requested the young man to
thank God for saving him. Young America
answered. II 'spose God did save me- but
then / held on Ia the gwaSS too"
That farmer. who hung up au old coat
in his field 10 frshtcu the birds away and
afterwards fsund young brood in one of
the pockets. has lost faith in scarecrows.
w hat can be pleasanter than the life of
Missouri farmer: At daylight he gets up
and examines the holes around hi,
corn-hlil> for cut-worms: then he smashes
coddling moth larvr with hoe-handle un-
i'll breakfast. The forenoon is devoted 10
watering the potato-bugs with solution
of Pans green, and aflcr dinner all hands
turn ont 10 pour boiling water on the chniZ
bugs Ia the corn and wheat fields. In the
evening u idNoiitc occupation l. smudglug
peach trees 10 discourage the curculio.
and after brief season OF family devotion
at the shrine oi the nisht-fiying coleoptera.
all the folks retire and sleep soundly till
Aurora rsddens the east, and the grass
hoppers tinkle against the panes aud sum.
mon them Ia the labors OF another day.
a young fellow In a western town
was lived So for kissing girl against hci
Will. and the following day the daIn>c
sent him The amount Of the fine, with a
note saying that the next time hc kissed
her he must be less rough about il. and bt
careful To do 1t when her father was not
about.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
u. S. Senatorial Caucus.

AUGUSTA. Aug 1.
\ large aud enthusiastic caucus of the
Republican party of this city, was held
.a Granite Hall this evening, To choose
sixteen delegates to the County Conven-
..au which meets on the l2th The inter
Ct al centred on the United States Sena
t,r question. and the result was wholly in
fsar oi Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. The
t1..ow.ng tickets OF Mr.. Hamlins friends
Va> elected without opposition; Josiah
T.. Nymau, Orrin Williamson, John II.
ua5tlord. Samuel l.. Boardman. Selden
CtIHor, Amos Wilder. Henry I Morse.
Cg-~. F. Nash. Columbus Cottle. Daniel
Long, Oryille d. Baker. Paul 7. Hall.
aux ). verance. James \. Jones,
henry II. Harvey, Horace II. Hamleu.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
Fishermen report Mackerel in the Bay

-hermeR report Mackerel in the Bay
-Key. ". II. Sayary Of Canton, Mas,
n preach ia the Unitarian Church next
Sunday afternoon, August 9TH.
The Baptist sabbath school will take
Hrr annual excursion on Thursday, start
..- irom The wharf at : o'clock IN the morn
"-
4 large number Of visitors are now in
,4c city. who are daily entertained by their
,irnJ-. on excursions. pic-nic,, rides and
,la,.
Uncle Philip Moore, Fish merchant,
4- we'd on Tuesday last with four barrels
d: fresh mackerel caught by. and bought
of ,he women OF outer Long Island.
MIR F. a. Dutton has caught within a
few days about $50 wild pigeons. and
finds ready sale for them at 3 90 per
dozen.
The Circus has come and gone-the
crowd was larse-the show passable \
few, both spectators and circus men. dis
graced themselves by being intoxicated
aud creating a disturbance.
DE-. Townsend, of Providence. l.. so
successful with his 0xygenized Air trest-
meut, is expected to return TO this city on
the 10Th inst, and has engaged rooms at
the American House, where he will be
happy 10 receive his old patients. and 9th
ers who may desire his services.
PORTLAND * ELLSWORTH PACKET
LiNE.-Eight years ago. Capt. +. NJ.
Grant commenced making regular trips
between hi. City and Portland in the
schooner Frank Pierce. From the begin
ming Capt. q. has met with yearly In
crcasiug business. until it now demands a
.4r-er vessel, which has accordingly been
pat on the route and takes the place of the
old one. The number Of trips made in the
frank Pierce have been one hundred and
forty nine. and no accident has occurred TO
cause damage 20 vessel or freighters. We
trust that the new vessel, the senator
viii prove a. fortunate a. the old one and
that capt. Grant, who has shown himself
prudent and safe master and has given
general satisfaction to shippers. will be as
successful in the future as in the past.
We learn that at the adjourned school
meeting on Friday night in District No. 3,
Me>srs. Burnham, Joy and Clark, were
appointed Committee, with Instructions
to report what amount would be required
~ repair the sehool-hou>e on School
street SO as to render it suitable for occu-
pancy the coming winter. Perha this is
wise, but if one thing mole than another
j. needed for the improvement and well
iare Of this city, it Is pleasant, commo-
dious school building. centrally located on
convenient and fitting grounds. Such an
enterprise will require money and time
The sooner it is done. the better il will be
tor the young. Begin now, and erect next
wear 4 substantial, tasteful building, where
children can be comfortable. At any rate
let there be 10 more scoot school-houses
built. 1t is poor economy in every res
pect.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
HANCOCK.

The next Rel niou OF the Second
Maine Veteran Cavalry Association will
be holden this year, at Bucksport, Maine.
W ednesday. August 10Th. Arrangcmc cnt,
To- HALF FARE have been made with
STEAMBOATS, and Railroads. The exercises
Of the day will commence about noon and
consist, OF a Procession. Orltion. BANQUET
Speeches, &c. Governor Dingley, Senator
Hamlin, and Congressman Hale. are ex-
pected to be present. Ii i hoped the n.rm-
bers will be there in full force Per order.
:. {. SMALL. Secretary.
BUCKsPORT AND BANGOR RAILRoAps.-
4 large force OF workmen are now employ
ed in fiGishing up the road bed OF the
Bucksport and Bangor Railroad. and fol a
distance Of over five miles from Buck sport.
it is all smoothed and trimmed and ready
for the rails. About a mile and halt OF
track has been laid. Gangs are at work
in the ledge cuts and at other difficult
points on the road. a. far up as Orrington
Center. The hard pine for the bridge
across the Penobscot between Bangor and
Brewer, is all on the spot.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06

wish to spread abroad the great benefit |
haze derived from pE. H,ERI~JN's PE~IeIAI-
TIc IohENGr>. / have suffered years from
the wort Fiics,->u much that lie Wa i bur
den. FUSED ere athiAgf, no yHJ.ns, until
found the Lol' n.,>. In les, than month /
va, cured. and have only - resort u them
when co,ilycur-- TttsTHs, and slway. tGd IN
slant relief Bo>IoN. April 10 I~j1. :. G..
NEAL. Trial box. - ct-. Large box. ~ cts,
mailed free ior this last price.
DIR. HAREISON's ICELAND BAL>AM.
q >plrndrd cure for COUGHS, HoAE>ENE>~. and
all THROAT and Lung comp plants. For sale by
l.. :. HARRISON * Co, Pioprietors, No. /
fremont Temple, Bosom, and by AL Druggists.
4N3l
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06

MARROW ESCAPE FROM DRow MING
Wesley Il. Bunker, a young lad Of this
place, while hauling a lobster-trap re-
Gently. fell into the water. and when
rescued was apparently dead. The primi-
tive method Of rolling to get out the
water" WAS adopted, and he was rc-u>ci-
tatel.
ANoIhEE APE.-In the tornado Of
the 10th inst. which ragged here with
tremendous fury. the Sch. Medara was
capsiled, and came near sinking, casing
quite 4 sens alton. Capt. VIM. Holden of
the firm of Holden 4 Richardson" who
was the only one on board. wa, in immi-
nent peril for time. but was rescued.
suffering no more serious personal con,e-
quences than somewhat severe fright,
cold bath, and the loss of one o: his boats
HANCOCK
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-06
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Obituary notices. beyond the DI:e Name and
i9e must Je patd FOR.
surry-June sth, Adiie l.. daughter Of
Newell and Adaline Osgood, aged l. years.
After 4 sickness OF many months, which was
borne with perfect submission, she passed
away in holy triumph. Durn. the last few
months Of her earthly career she was confident
thst very soon the cords of love aud friendship
must De broken. a-d when last we visited her
she remarked, Il soon must die. but Jesus
will take me home, have TO leave kind and
loving parents, brothers md sisters, tney all
love me, but Jesus fOyes IfIe more than they
all l"
Adde has gone TO meet her young friend,
VINO have passed on before. those that loved
her on earth now love her in heaven.
Thu, saved may we with JOY appear
In heaven bef',re his face.
And with the blessed assembled there
Sing his redeeming grace.
A. III. II.