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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
e. M. BoYNTON,

SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER
so BEEKMAN ST, NEW YORK.
P.S.-Do not confound my Lightning NJ Cutting
Teeth with any infringements feeble limitations Of
name outline having thick raking teeth, which,
unless very carefully shortened electric only in
their shocks to the operator.
Two men cut twenty-six cords of hard wood in s
hours with the Lightning Crosse t Saw, by hand.
and viii do it again for $780,
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Ghe 99ailg Arsns,
HadependeRt i,s Eoeruthiqa.
Interesting Experience in the Game Of Draw

Interesting Experience in the Game Of Draw
Poker.
From the Courier-Journa1
1t was Mr. Simmons deal I was the
oldest man, and the blind was three. calls
seven. Ike Raggles saw it; then it was
risen by Jones to fifteen for to play.
Brown came in, and also the dealer STAYED
Then it took me twelve to make it good.
which | put up, and | remarked to the So
ciety that it would cost only twenty-five
more for to draw. Every last gentleman
stayed, but it was not risen any higher.
Then the dealer says to me, How many
will you take ?" Says I, "A card" I had
aces and kings, and got an ace in the draw.
Ike took three and Jones two, but Brown
had enough, and told the dealer to help
hisself, which he took only five. There
was now about 100 chips on the board.
Ike bet one, Jones went ten better, and
Brown raised it to twenty, because he
stood pat. The dealer said that his n was
valued at twenty more.
Then said |, GLOW many does it take
me? Some one said forty chips which
I invested likewise, with sixty better.
Then all passed up to Brown, and | wanted
him bad to stay with his steal, but his
sand gave out, and he passed
SAYS the dealer to me, How many did
you draw" Says |, "A card" well,
says he, Il don't want to lay down this
hand l will bet sixty more than you 7
Now the dealer was stranger like to oul
party. He was from the country, anC
didn't know much about DIP So though
it was my charitable duty to let him dowr
easy, and | only called him.
What have you got?' said /. ''Tw,
pairs p said the Mr.. Simmons, Then i
was MY time to be sorry that l had an =, ae'
Simmons, mime is two pairs of jacks I
Then | said or and put on my hat ant
went down in the street to look for Christ
mas. As went out the door, Brown ask
ed how many I took? p But Brown al
ways was person which will kick ma
when he is down.
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SYPHILIS CURED.

DIR, BOHANNAN'S " Vegetable Syphilis
CpEs Il IA m ,t 70 sEes and efsaaf
the last vestige of the Syphilitie poison from
the system. Those having the disease lurking
in their blood, concealed from observation, in
its constitutional FORM thereby jeopardizing the
health and happiness of another. as wei as that
of their offspring, should Immediately use this
medicine. and be CURED FOR LIFE. Price
Eive Dollars. Sent to any address.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
BoHANNAN'S FEMALE REGULATOR.
CERTAIN CURE EoR PILES.

An infallible remedy for all Distinctions o
the Monthly Periods from colds or other cause
A certain cure-It is woman>s best friend
Sent free from observation. Price Five Dollars
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
A CELEBRATED REMEDY-Read the following
testimonial OF Scheetz's Celebrated Bitter Cordial:
; n. W. cor. 9Th and Race SITS.

A CELEBRATED REMRDY.-Read the following
testimonial of scheetz's Celebrated Bitter Cordial:
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16, 1873.
JOCOB SoHEETz, ESQ Dear Sir: l deem it a
duty owe to you and suffering mankind, to state
the truly wonderful effects of your Bitter Cordial
Whilst in Mexico in the year 1S47, / was attacked
with Chronic Diarrhma, and after my return home,
the disease remained with me, In Pittsburgh | was
attended by DIR. Gazzam McCracken, Hazlett, Corn
man, and other rstcass practitioners in that city,
and was by them dosed with Kino, Tannic Acid,
Morphia, Opium and even Nitric Acid but without
any perceptible relief. In this city have been at
tended, as hundreds can testify, by the very best
physicians, both of the old and homeopathic
school, but usual, their remedies were of but lit
tie or momentary effect.
short time ago was induced to try your Bitter
Cordial. | have taken four bottles and | can now
truly say that l am apparently and, believe, al
most radically cured, and enjoy better health than
have done for 20 years Ny bowels entirely reg
ular and have no hesitation in asserting that owe
it to the great and wonderful effects OF Scheetzs
Bitter Cordial as manufactured by you. These
statements l can verify under oath and prove by
hundreds. Respectfully Yours,
J. D. COOKE, 1140 Washington Av.
Then the following excellent endorsement from
one of the best medical practitioners in Philadel-
phIa:
NORTHEASTERN MEDICAL DIsPENsARY,
2407 Braddock ST., 18th Ward.)
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 18th, 1873
JACOB ScHEETz, Eso.,-Dear Sir: l do hereby
certify that Physician in charge of the North
Eastern Medical Dispensary, have given your Bit
ter Cordial fair, honest and impartial trial, and al
though it may not appear to be strictly according tC
the rules of the profession do unhesitatngly
that it all that it processes to be remedy for
have given it to 70 different patients and il
no one instance has it failed to afford relief In one
case, know of four bottles having fully and per
| manently cured Chronic Diarrh9a of over % year
standing.
| Checrfully do l accord it the highest praise anC
shall deem it duty well as privilege, to recon-
mend IL to the suffering, believing it to be worthy o
tho d 99llest confidence. Respectfully Yours,
| l-3Odtts1v It A. GAMAGE, NJ. D.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
BULLS
WORM DESTROYER.
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM
GEORGIA.

VILLANow, Walker Co., Ca,
June IS
DR.. John Bull-Dear Sir: / have recently given
your Worm Destroyer several trials and find 1t
wonderfully effcscous. 1t has not failed in sin
gle instance to have the wished for effect am
doing a pretty large country practice and have
daily use for some article of the kind.
am, sir. respectfully,
JULIUS p. CLEMENT. n. D..
P. $50 unqualified and numerous are the testi-
monials in favor of my Worm Destroyer that news
paper space is entirely small tell its merits
1t is an infallibie remedy for Worms. Try it and
be convinced. See my Journal for more full de-
scription.
JOHN BULL.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08

DR. BOHANNAN'S - Pile Ointment - is
guaranteed a certain cure for Piles, no matter
what form or how long standing, in from three
to five DAYS Price One Dollar. Sent to any
address (by mail fifteen cents extra for POSTAGE.
Address DR.. c. A. BOHANNAS. No. GIG
North Fifth street. st. Louis, Mo-
R4rPersons remitting money by mail for
Medicines, will send by ''Postofhce Order -
or - Registered Letter.
II -91d&w1y
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j. vi. BUFORD,
Represents the Oldest & Strongest Companies
1.-THE BEST is THE CHEAPESTP'
$4,000, 10000 Capital Represented!
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t.Oid HarGford.' Assets $4,000 3o0
Etna OF Hartford, 5,396.3sO
Home of ~ ew Y ork % 4,446,S $50
Franklin of PhiIa.. 3,36:8 011
Old Y. America Of Phila.. s. 1851 5000
Imperial Fire ns. Co., of Londen, Gold Assets OOOOOOOI
N. British Mercantile 1OOOO,OOOI
Queen of Liverpool and London, lOOOO,OOOl
Fremen's Fund of California, 6l9,22l
National ms Co., Hartford, Assets 742 900
~ atiOnal ins. 90. PhiER., 81 419,oSO
Northwestern National Ins. Co., 1884
Westchester Fire Ins. Co.. $40 OS6
Manhattan Fire Inns. Co., New York, 493 600
st. Joseph ms. Co.. 9. 80 4S4 a 10
Railway Pass ms Co., of Hartford, 75O,OUO
Conn Mutual Life Ins. Co. of N,OOO,OOO
Policies Written at Current Rates. Office Argus
Building, up stairs.
J. NJ BUFORD. Agent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
SEMINAL WEAKNESS CURED.

DIR. BOHANNAN'S VEGETABLE CURA-
TIVE permanently cures all forms of Sperm
atorrhea,' or seminal Weakness in from
two TO seven weeks time. 1t restores Lost Power
and brings back the youthful yigor of those who
have DESTROYED ii by sexual excuses or evil
practices. This remedy has been used by Dr.
Bohannan in his private practice for over fn ,
worst cases Price Five Dollars per Package.
Sent 10 any address Gree from obseryation).
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
BULLS
SARSAPARILLA

Read the .foloaoing ect,uct Of letter
from Mrs RiUers, aoJe Of Reverend DR..
Rirers, one Of the most learned, eloquent
and popular Ministers Of the Methodist
Episcopal Gterch, and aoho as at present
stationed at Broadaeay Church, Louisville,
Kentucky
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08

Cures all Chronic and Special Diseases In
short time, either in Male or Female; charges
low fees uses no Mercury.
Diseases which fully explains the nature,
causes, symptoms. &c, of "spermatorrhea,
or stSeminal Weakness, - syphilis, Female
Complaints, all impedinents of Marriage; and
valuable Information on other delicate subjects,
sent FREE 10 address, in plain scaled envelope,
on receipt of one stamp.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE,

HAPPY RELIEF FOR You've MEN from the effects
OF Errors and Abuses in early life Manhood re-
method of treatment New and remarkahie rems
dies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed en-
velopes. ~
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION. No . sont,
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,-an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conducI
and professional skill 10-a4d&w3m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine justly
claims for 1t superiority over all remedies
offered to the public for the safe certain. spec
dy and permanent cure of Ague and Fever,
Chills and Fever, whether of short long stand
ing. He refers to the entire Western and South
ern country to bear him testimony to the truth of
the assertion that IN no whatever will 1t fail
to cure if the directions strictly followed and
carried out. In great many cases single dose
has been sufficient for cure, and whole families
have been cured by single bottle, with perfect
restoration of the general health. 1t il, however,
prudent and IN every more certain of cure, if
its is continued in smaller doses for week OF
two after the disease has been checked, more es-
pecially in difficult and long standing Usu-
ally this medicine viii require any aid to keep
the bowels in good order. Should the patient,
however require cathartic medicine, after having
taken three or four doses of the tonic. single
dose of Bulls Vegetable Family Pills will be suffi
cent
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
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WARRANTsoNE BOTTLE PERFECT CURE IN
THE WORST rorMs of Piles, two to i've bottles In
LEPResY ScRoFuLA, RHEUMATISM, SALT RHEuh.
CANCER. CATARRH KIDEEY DISEASES, and all dis
eases OF the skin, and the greatest Blood Purifier
ever discovered Entirely vegetable. request all
cases OF failure. None for Is years III. D.FOWLE,
Chemist, Boston. and Montreal. Sold throughout
ishing cures "a
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-08
SCHEETZ'S
CELEBRATED
CORDIAL F!

1T IS RELIABLE FAMILY MEDICINE, AND
] can be taken by either infant adult with the
same BENEFICIAL results. 1t is certain, prompt and
speedy remedy for Diarrhea, Dysentery, Bowel
Complaint, Dyspepsia, Lowness of Spirits Painting,
Sick Stomach, Headache, etc, etc. For Chills and
Fever of all kinds it is far better and safer than Out
nine, without any of its pernicious effects 1t ere
ates appetite proves powerful digester of food,
and will counteract the effects of liquor in few
minutes. For sale by all Druggists.
JACOB SCHEETz, Proprietor.
n. W. cor. 9Th and Race SITS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-15
BY TELEG R A h.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
BY the Western Union Line, office North
west corner Of Main and 18th streets.
SHIN TON,
WIsuJyGroS April Ia.

WASHINGTON, April IA.
: A bill was introduced in the House
to-day sbolishing the Offices OF sp'
praiser OF imported merchandise al
Cleveland, Milwaukee, Memphis, Pitts
burgh, Evansville. Louisville, Mobile
and Toledo.
The House Committee on Commerce
to-day, heard President Mitchell, o!
the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Company, in advocacy OF the bill
auth oriziug the company to build a
bridge over the Mississippi river from
a point near Lacrosse 10 Crescent
The Secretary OF War refused to give
his consent to any other location fol
the bridge except that selected by the
government engineer directly in front
OF Lacrosse.
The House Committee on Commerce
have decided to report adversely on the
bill which proposes to throw open
the Clinton, Iowa, bridge over the Mis-
sissirpi river, now controlled by thu
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Company, TO the use OF all RAILROADS
willing to make q reasonable compen.
sation therefor. The minority OF tha
committee, comprising Messrs. Clay ton
Holman and Stsnnard, recommend the
bill to be passed.
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business here. We will take that ship,
and don't Interfere. Captain Thomas,
nj the Greece propoupces the stories OF

business here. We will take that ship,
and don't interfere. Captain Thomas,
OF the Greece, pronounce the stories OF
Captain Lemarie and his chief engineer
absurd and without particle OF truth.
In the transfer of passengers, ID. Val.
sin, bound for New Orleans, was badly
bruised and his wife has almost lost
her reason. When Mr.. Reed was
about to descend to q boat from the
Europe, he threw yalise containing q
number OF useful articles into it; q
soilor threw the valise into the sea. say
ing no baggage could be saved. Seve-
raj. days after, the bag was found
in a state room. 1t must have been
picked up by q following boat, and
curiously enough among the things In
the vaiise was q watch which belonged
to Miss Hunter who was saved from
the Vile du Hayre. The watch had
been injured by water when Mics Hun
ter was found floating, and bad been
lett in Paris ior repairs. Mr.. Reed was
bringing it to America when 1t was
a second time wrecked and rescued.
The collision between the two vessels
occurred when they were about 10 part
com pany. 1t seems that while the
Greece was endeavoriug to pass the
ha.ser on board the Europe to tow her
head off before the wind, the Europe
forged ahead and struck the stern oi
the Greece, cutting a hole in the half
round down to the main deck. The
damage is very serious
James Bogardus. American scientls'
and inventor, died yesterday in this
city, aged "a years.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-15
LOUISVILLE.
Shooting ARRAY.

LOUISVILLE, April l4.-About ii
o'clock this morning W. R. Abbott, a
prominent lawyer OF this city, was shot
aad supposed mortalIy wounded by
John r. Green, member Of the firm
of Morton, Gait & Co., bankers. A
case had just been argued in court in
which both parties were engaged, and
when coming out OF the court house
some words passed between them. the
lie was given, and Abbott struck Green
with his cane, who drew q pistol and
fired three times, the shots taking
effect in Abbotts right side, in the cen
tire OF his breast and through the
shoulders, ranging downward, 1t is
variously stated who struck the fret
blow. Green was ARRESTED and place
in Jail, and Abbott was taken home
where he now lies in q critical condi-
ton. The affair created a profound
sensation in this community where
both parties are widely known and
respccted.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-15
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, April .l4.-Flour--ln lair
demand and firm; extra spring So S5D
625. Wheat-Opened firm and closed
dull; No. Chicago spring 81 2G3; No.
2 do 23I spoi; l 2G4 May; l "a
June; No. 3 Chicago spriug ! 2O3; re-
jected II. Corn-OPened firm but
closed dull; No. 2 mixed 029c spot
653@65Ic May; 65i@6j5c June; new
No. 2mixed Gl}@62c; rejected old 81 d
new do 60 Osts-Steady at 43i@44C
spos 47@47tc MAY; rejected 43c. Rye
Steady; No. 2 904@92Ac. Barley
Quiet and weak; No. 2 spring 81 65(9
/ 70. Pork-Quiet and weak at SIS 90
@I5 95 spot Is 95@lG 90 May; l6 q
Juue. Lard-Stesdy at - 65 spot
90 May. Bulk Meat-Steady;
shoulders 5s@5lc: short rib middles
SIC spot loose. Wbisky-ln fair de.
mard and higher at 94c.
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MISSOURI.
A Duel Brewing.

ST. JosEPu, April l4.-Capt. W. D.
Foote, latterly attorney, met II. n
Brooks, editor OF the Gazette, on the
street yesterday, and denounced him az
a scallawag and dirty pup. Brooks
didn't resent it at the time, but this
morning sent letter to Foote, in which
he says, after reflection be has conclu-
ded the insult was such as no gentle
man should rect under, and asks the
usual satisfaction in such cases. The
challenged party has prepared reply.
in which he directs that Brooks shsll
furnish certificates from respectable
persona as to his character OF . gentle
may. The affair has created quite
furry and excitement, and what toe
end will be none can yet tell.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-15
OHIO.
The Legislature.

COLUMBUS, April IA 1t being under
stood that Pearson's IoUsr I'LL 10 re,
peal that clause OF the muuicl fai code
which gives municipal councils power
to pass prohibitory ordinances would
come up in the House Of Represents
tyes this afternoon, the State House
was tie centre OF attraction between
two and Elk p. m. At three o'clock
sixtv-eight!ladies marched in process.
zion to the hall OF the House and with
a large number OF other visitors took
seats in various parts Of the room aud
waited until five o'clock when the bill
was taken up and read the third time.
A remonstrance signed by 400 ladies o.
Columbus and the temperance league
of Delaware against the passage oI
MIR. Pearson til wa presented and
read.
Mr.. McClalu nU, ,d to refer the bill
to q Select Committee 10 so amend
as to authorize municipal corporations
to prohibit any or sll theatrical exhi.
bitiops and public shows, which wss
agreed to. Yeas 81 nays 4G.
Mr.. Safer moved to adjourn, but wat
disagreed 10. .s
Mr.. Gordon moved to clear the lobby
before proceeding further with business
Agreed TO SOTO S. -" 90.
A motion was made TO suspend the
rules 20 as 10 allow the Special Com.
mittee toreport the bill back: Disagreed
to. Yeas 81; nays AZ; atwo'thirds
vote beirg necessary.
The House then adjourned.
In the Senate the bill to repeal the
act authorizing the appointment OF 8
State gas inspector, WAS Indefinitely
postponed. =.
A bill was introduced to provide fol
the use OF tracks by stIeet railroads in
common.
The stockholders OF the Hooking
Valley Railroad Company met to-day
and reelected the old Board Of Direc'
tors.
The Supreme Court met to-day and
called fly cases in the general docket,
from 10l to $50.
The new Warden OF the Peniten'
tiary has received thres thousand ant
seventy-niue applications for minor po'
si,ions in the prison. There are only
eighty-four places to fill, provided all o
the present force is discharged.
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DICKENS PARTY.-A somewhat novel
entertainment, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present. was given by
Mr.. Benz. Davenport and wife OF their
residence on Eoff street last evening.
We mention it here in hope that II
may be initiated by others. Dickens
well known novel, "Our Mutual
Friend" was selected for representation
last night and the guests were each re-
ouested 10 personate some one OF the
several characters in the story.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boffin were the
host and hostess, and Bella Wilfer
and "Runty," and Ma Wilfer, and
"Lavvy," aud George Sampson; and
Rokesmith, and Eugene Wragbury
and Jenny Wren, and Silas Wegg, and
Mr.. Venus, and the Veneirings, and
the Lammies, and the Podsnipes, and
the Charley and Lizzie Hexam, and
the Riderhools, and Betty Higdep, and
all fhe rest were there. appropriately
costumcd and masked. A very enjoy.
able time was had and all present vot-
ed the Dickens party" grand success
and wished much happiness to "Our
Mutusl Friend" -!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-04-15
SAN FRANCISCO.
Ausfrnlian News.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-THE steam
er Tartar, Of Australia, arrived to-day,
thirly.one days cut from Sydney, March
ID. Most OF her important news has
bean anticipated by telegraph, March
l2,h.
4 shock OF earthquake was felt iu
the province OF Adelaide.
The Herald regrets that the trade be-
tween sydney and San Francisco is not
more extensive.
Much loss and depression had been
occasioped by the strike OF the iron
workers. For this reason the future OF
the mauuiactories, in the Colonies will
be most uncertain, still the general
country is thriving
The Tartar made fast 10 the steamer
MacGregor and pulled about four
hours, but failed 10 start her. When she
lett the steamer was in the same posi-
tiop.
The iuter.colonial difficulties between
Sydney and Victoria had not yet been
settled. Inland free trade across the
river boundary bas stopped. Customs
officers warn the traveller that il
be remains under one flag he pass
es from the Jurisdiction OF one govern
ment TO another. Angry correspond
ence passed between the Prime Minis
tiers as TO who is to blame Tor the re
suit.
The latest news from the Feji Island:
indicate that events are tending strong
" towards british annexation. 1t il
reported that the Merchants exchange
of Sydney has been partially abandon
ed as not profitable. That OF Mel
bourne is in flourshing condition.
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New York narast.

NEw YORK, April l4.--Cottou-
Quiet; middling uplsnds lisc. Flour
A shade firmer; superfine western and
state S. 9096 IS; common to good
Sc 4596 65; good to choice &6 70@
6 90 white wheat extra s. 95(97 so;
extra Ohio Sc 1895 IS. Wheat
Opened firm aod closed quiet; red In
d,lu1 81 20 Rye-Scsrce and firm at
IL 069l II, Bsr!ey-Dull and de-
cliuing. Corn-ln active export de-
msud but better; new western mixed
$1,000; new white western SSaS9c;
new western yellow and old western mix
ed s9S90c. Opened firm but closed
quiet; mixed western 62@641S white
western 65@67c. Cofee-Qaiet and
uomlrslly unchanged. Sugar-Steady.
Petroleum-Crude 7 lS refined 15tc,
Eggs-Stesdy; western l4i@l6c. Pork
Dull; extra prime $l4 00SH 81,
prime mess Is 00Sl5 Is; new mess
May l6 rs; June l6 90. Beef-Quiei;
middlings firm; long clear 9iS9ic;
short 10 9sc; short RIB 9sc Lard
Firmer and quiet prime steam l0tc
April; 10 Lilo, May. Butter aud
Cheese unchanged Whisky-A shade
firmer At g6c.