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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-12-06

Dr>ed rlSs, Pleasant Valley Grapes, lin
boxes, Frunes, Citron, Currants, Malaga
and London Layer and Scedless Kaisins.
Dec d I'm" JOHN T.. GYLES. Agent,
One Night Only.
u CAKSWELL, ESQ tho celebrated
~. Temperance Lecturer, will deliver
LLNIURE III Twins Hall. On WEDNES-
DAY hEENiEG NEXT, December q.
Doors open at Z 10; Lecture to commence
st o'clock. Admission 2J cents. Come
early to secure seats.
Tickets can be obtained III the Book
stores, I.yBrand's Muaic Store, II. & g..
Beard and J. ". Smith. Ear. Dec mw2
Lost.
MoNDAY ENENING. November -, at
nkACEI.ET: initials ''F. NJ. F. on inside.
The iindcr will be- rewarded by leaving i. at
THIS "ice Dec -
CAROLINA
Lumber Manufacturing Co.
JOHN q. MALl.ONEE, President.
TNos. BoNNEIL, Sec. and Treas
AHOLESALE and retail dealers in all
w kinds of Southern and Northern
LUMBER. FLOORING. CEILING and
p specially: Shingles. plastoring Laths,
Vegetable Boxes. &c.. &c. Office and
Works. Iiorlbeck's Wharf, near Mort h-enst-
era Railroad, Charleston. 3. c., and %
West Grrvais .irec'. Columbia. s. C.
T.. NORRIS,
Agent at Columbia, S. {.
y. Special arrangements have been
made with the railroads for delivering lum-
her Nov ~ Inn
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-12-06

President called Lasker to order.
observation-disclosures Matters.
SAVANNAH, December 4 Tho grand
jury OF the Supreme Court, today.
found true bills against theYownera Of
property occupied by gamblers, and
also indicted several gamblers.
NEW ORLEANS. December 4.-The
City Hall is closed to-day in honor of
the parade of the Knights TEN plar.
The courts are closed and BUSINESS ia
generally suspended throughout tile
city. The parade was grand afrair.
Buildings along the line of march
were decorated with national flags and
banners and the streets crowded With
spectators. The prize offered by the
Louisiana Jockey Club for the best
drilled and best appearing Command.
cry was awarded to the st. Louis Com.
mardery, No. l.
WASHINGTON, Decomb ber 4 The un-
pleasant fact has transpirod that the
appropriation bills have been prepared
without the aid or supervision of apy
OF The Demooratio members of the
Committee on Appropriations, except
Mr.. Swami, OF Marylund, who has not
been able to give continuous attention
to the subject. Messrs. Marshall. of
illinois. and Hancock. of Texas. both
Democrats aud worthy gentlemen, are
members of tho committee, but for
some cause or other are not present in
tneir places. The result is, that, when
tsese bills shall come up next session,
there will not be single Democrat of
the committee acquainted with their
details and able to point out the Jobs
ana rasoailiies they may contain.
ihere are grave npprehensions that
there will be number of Democrats
absent for the frst few days of the ses.
sion. and that the Administration
leaders will take advantage Of their
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Nervous Debility,

A depressed, irritable state OF mind a weak, ner
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or animation.
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence OF
excesses, mental overwork or indiscretlons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds 3 sovereign cure in HUN.
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No IS. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges, dIspels the men,
tai gloom and dependency, and rejuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price IS, for a package Of FIVE boxes and
a large - vial of powder, which is important in
old, serious cases or 81 per single box. Sold by
L Druggists, OF sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO, No. 5ts, Broadway, n, Y.
Fol Jale by otto G~rotian 80 Illinois Street, Benser
& Thomas, CSpeidel and Z Breunert, Rock Island
and 5 Richards, Moline. ~34dmwf&wIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
GOOD ADVICE Nj POETRY,
Tune, Anything that Fits"

TUNE, Anything that Fits"
Magic Oil is death on Fits.
Magic oil is delicious. thank Renne for this,
All pain IL cures quickly for mother or MISC,
Toes right TO the trouble, rubbed in with the palm
As sure as your faithful 1T works like a charin."
The directions please follow. but nse your own skill
IL Sprains and Neuralgia, bat battle with a will.
Used outward and inward It never does harm,
In Headache orColic 1T works like q CHARM
Sore throat from Catarrh,o or from Cold in the Head
Or Chills from a Cold that would keep you In bed,
Magic OH performs wonders, and acts like a balm.
ror Gargling,o or Swathing"It works like a charm. -
The foot horn of fame" most usually liesI
80 the Magic Oil cures took the folks BY surprise
The claims that II made caused wondrons alarm.
The trial now shows that 1T works Ike a charm
1t cures you So nicely, 1t makes you feel brave,
80 that ordinary pain Is a luxury 10 have.
Magic Oil in Dyspepsia gives a feeling so calm.
The stomach In glee says lit works like a charm"
WA. RENNE & SONS, manufacturers, Pittszeld,
Mass.
Reader, call for 1t where You trade. Sold in
ROCK Island bY John BenRslon and f.. Bruenart-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

an employe, that she has lost her ticket or
pass, ia short tells some plausible story TO
induce the conductor to pass her over the
road, which he will frequently do believing
the woman to be a lady and incapable Of
practicing such frauds. The spotter then
reports to the officers of the road that the
conductor is in the habit of passing free.
on his train, notorious prostitutes, and
proves the particular circumstance to their
entire satisfaction, which accusation will
always insure the discharge of the conduc-
tor.
As we have said, the spoilers" sue
cess in proving his victims guilty, is a con-
dition precedent to his receiving pay for
his dirty work j. therefore follows as a
matter of course that he knows no such
word as fail. We remember no instance
where these men failed to prove anything
against conductors that they previously
alleged to be true. Notwithstanding this,
it is a remarkable fact that in all or nearly
all cases where railroad companies have
instituted legal proceedings against a con
ductor for embezzlement or swindling they
have failed to make out a case for the rea-
son that the charges could not be substan-
| ciated by creditable testimony.
And thus it will always be as long as
railroad managers foster and encourage
the professional spotter, who is nothing
but a confidence sharp who practices upon
the credulity of railroad officials. The
most successful and competent railroad
superintendents are those who make it a
personal matter of duty to acquaint them
selves with the habits and disposition OF
their men, and to this end keep a personal
surveillance over their official conduct, and
who will promptly discharge an employe
for any fragrant dereliction of duty. The
statement of an army of spoilers un-
supported by other and more creditable
| testimony, would not in the slightest de-
gree weaken the confidence they repose in
they are to be justly and honorably dealt
with, and therefore make common cause
with their superintendent in advancing the
coupany's interest. ,
Conductors, more than all other railroad
officials, give character and popularity to
railroads, and if railroad managers fail to
make proper selections. upon them will the
fault lie il their administrations prove a
failure. No man Of pride or principle,
however honest he may be, can brook the
insult that is offered to his character by
being Swallowed and hunted down by pimps,
harlots, and thieves from the lowest dens
and slums of our great cities. Do the man
ayers of our great railroads desire that
the travelling public shall know that they
have men in charge of their trains who are
thieves or who they believe are dishonest,
and then ask the people to travel on their
trains insuring them safety, speed and
comfort2" If not, let them employ none
but competent, upright, honorable men
and pay them such salaries as will keep
them so. Then if a dishonest man is
found he will have no sympathy from the
public.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
E. F. Kunkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron,

Has never been known to fail in the cure OF
weakness, attended with symptoms, indis-
position to exertion, loss of memory, diff
Guilty of breathing, general weakness, hor-
ror of disease, weak, nervous trembling,
horror of death, night sweats, cold feet,
weakness, dimness division, languor, un-
%iversal lassitude of the muscular system,
enormous appetite, with d~yspeptic system,
hot hands, flushing of the body, dryness
of the skin, pallid c%ountenance, and erup-
tons on the face, purifying the blood, pain
in the back, heaviness of the eye lids,
frequent black spots flying before the eyes
with temporary loss of sight want of at
%tention, etc. These symptoms all arise
from a weakness, and to remedy that use
4. f. Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron. 1t
never fails Thousands are now enjoying
health who have used it. Get the genu-
inc. Sold only in 81 bottles. Take only
f. L, Kunkels. Depot and office, No
259 North Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
ASK IOT huuke ) DUCT Inc OF iron.
This truly valuable tonic has been so thor
oughly tested by all classes of the commu
nifty that it is now deemed indispensable
as a Tonic medicine. 1t costs but little,
purities the blood and gives tone to the
stomach, renovates the system and pro-
longs lite.
| now only ask a trial of this valuable
tonic. Price 81 per bottle. Il. T. Kun
KEEL, Sole Proprietor, No. 259 North Ninth
St. below Vine, Philadelphia, Pa.
Ask for Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron,
and take no other.
1t is sold only in 81 bottles, with a pho
tograph of the Proprietor on each wrap
per, all other is counterfeit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

The crisis approaches, and it is highl.
amusing to a disinterested spectator to see
squads of three, five or more Republicans
on every corner talking over the congress
ional imbroglio. The amount of affection
ate handshaking which is being doue by
the Hawley wire, pullers and the Lynd,
drummers, is perfectly amazing-to thost
whose hands are shaken. 1t makes ut
difference now, things have got SO hot,
whether the unsophisticated and well.
meaning citizen is FROM the country or a
resident of the city he is seized upon by
Hawleyites and Lyndeites with the avidity
that a salmon takes a live minnow, and he
is about as unconscious that there is a hook
under all the smiles and hearty squeezes
of the hands which greet him. He is told
that Lynde is a monopolist a land grab
Der a banker a railroad director ; a ring
man a Democrat in disguise a Cable
man that he bolts whenever he don't like
the candidate that he is not q true party
man, and il he gets the delegates from this
county the nomination will be taken from
our county and given to some other part
Of the district. And then a Lynde man
gets hold of the victim and tells him that
Hawley is only a tool for Robinson that
Robinson and the railroads own him that
he tried TO defeat our ~wagon-way over the
railroad bridge that he took money from
the Moline Water Power Co. to procure
legislation in their interests; that he
took money from rapids contractors
for corrupt purposes that he de-
feated Cotton's bill securing to the peo-
pie the free use of the government
bridges that he caused US to lose the
Military Prison that he secured a land
grant for the c., X. |. q L. r. Il. of "a,
900 acres that be is no friend of the peo-
pie and works for rings and against the
peoples interest, and that it is time to be
of him-that it he gets another term
in Congress he will next want to be Gov
ernor or u Senator, aud the only way
to get rid of him is to beat him-beat him
in the nomination if they can if not, then
for whoever the opposition bring out
aud beat him in the ballot box.
ihdt tut way tHty tdIh anu III Is Iuu
tor outsiders to look on and see the fight
see how wise, cunning, and knowing these
wire workers look see their sly winks,
their knowing mods their Frenchy shrugs
shoulders as they stand around with
their hands under their coat tails, their
canes sticking out at the rear, remind
Ing one Of the truth of the Oar
theory their bellies swelling
to the front and their faces
redOlent of good living.
The people look on, pity the poor vie
tins who are caught up and drilled hv
wire workers, and laugh at the
credulity of mankind. AS a general thing
the people take no hand in this business
but are waiting till the fight for the nom
is over, when, disguised with the
whole Republican party management, they
will bring out a candidate of their own
aud defeat whoever gets the Republican
nomination.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Is Your Stomach Uneasy?

Many a dyspeptic CrGsus would be willing, 1t is
said, to give half his wealth for an easy stomach
II this is a fact, why do any Of our "solid men,
continue to endure the pangs of indigestionf Is IL
not patent tn the whole community that Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters will cure the worst case OF
chronic dyspepsia in six or eight weeksS No occa
sion for the expenditure OF half a fortune; a few
dollars will suffice to accomplish the object. Sure
ly, every man who is not sand blind" to the great
utilitarian facts OF the day must know that this eel
ebrated vegetable specific promptly relieves all
diseased conditions OF the stomach, liver, bowels,
and nervous system, restores heir vigor and i'm
parts regularity to their functions. Is your epigas.
tr,um uneasy? Is the ~vulture, disease, gnawing at
your liverg If so, resort at once to the Bitters.
Silk, Lisle thread and gauze undercloth-
ing and hosiery of all kinds one of the lar
gest assortments in the city, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Wife Beating and an Unhappy Home,

Samual Greenwell was arrested yester-
day by Police Officer Ankrum on a war
rant issued by Justice Pinkley, on COM
plant of his wife, Margaret Greenwich,
charged with beating and abusing afhant
and her children, and threatening to dc
them bodily injury.
The examination took place this fore.
noon, and the evidence adduced showed
conclusively that this was but one Of many
cases where a house that might be render
ed pleasant and attractive is one of discord
and unhappiness, through the tipping pro-
pensities of the husband, augmented by
the unruly tongue of his wife.
Defendant required to enter into bond:
of 800, for his appearance at the nex'
term of the Circuit Court. 7. L. McEl'
herne for prosecution; w. ii. Gest tor
defense.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
20 suits children's clothing at Loeb
A Very Contemplate Creature.

There is a fellow up in Bureau county
of the name of J. ]. Carpenter-Joe Car
penter he is called-who deserves a little
airing. Last week, the Princeton Repub-
hcon, among its local items, said
"A rumor was flying around town yesterday that
young Joe Carpenter has got married at his new
home in Kansas"
Now, what there is in the above to cause
anger, we were unable to perceive, but doe
Carpenter was mad, and the great bully
came to town with a horse whip, and, meet
ing one of the proprietors of the paper on
the street IA practical printer, who did not
write the item or even know that it was il
the paper, he immediately commenced a
vigorous use of the horse whip over his
face aud shoulders. 1t was a wholly un-
UNSUITABLE and very cowardly proceeding,
and upon a weak man, physically, who he
knew would make no resistance. Carpen-
ter was arrested and fined seventy five dol
lars and COSTS very light punishment.
The nobbiest styles and fits also custom
,unrly Of oil Iasprfptinu at l.Ophg
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

Our readers will certainly thank us fol
advising them to keep in their houses, fol-
use, Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil. Il
is said to be the best remedy for painful
complaints ever discovered. 1T work,
ike n charm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Before Jacob Norris, Police Magistrate.

Matthew Rice, who to the surprise OF
his friends had kept out of the police court
for a year past, to-day suddenly changed
his tactics, and assaulted an unknown man
on Rock River street, thereby disturbing
the peace and quiet of the neighborhood'
On complaint of Fl. A. J. Mcdonald, who
witnessed the affair, Rice was taken in
charge by Police Officer Brennan, and at
the request of Rice was brought before
Esq. Norris, who imposed a fine OF $40
and costs, in default of which he was sent
to Payne's Hotel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Nobby Marseilles vests at Loeb's.

FoR REST.-A dwelling house contain
ing seven rooms with a good celler and els
tern aud pleasant lot. The house has just
been painted and papered and whitened
throughout. Rent $40 per month. Ad-
dress z. o. box s0l. ie27-dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
POLICE COURT.
Before z. c. Cropper, Police Magistrate.

Yesterday afternoon Charles Felkner
was arrested by Policeman Parkes for
drunkenness, and taken into court, where
he was fined 50. No money. Permitted
to go west. 1t is a good thing to keep
these judgments against the many loafers
sent off in that way, and put them in Jail
if they ever return.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
ROCKFORD, aocK ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS r. 3

GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At s 100 q. m, and GAS p. m.
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At G: 80 a. m. and s:15 p. m.
STERLING IRA 3 LEAVE
Al @ 90 q. m. and 7:15 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At Z :45 a. m. aud 90 p. m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

GLAD TIDINGs FOR THE SLAVES OF
KING ALCoHoL.-How many a manly
form is palsied how many a noble mind
is destroyed how many a priceless soul
lost through the curse of strong drink
To the despairing victims of the Satanic
tyrant, Alcohol, whose shattered nerves,
and trembling limbs, and racking head,
aches seem to find no relief except in the
renewed use of the fatal poison which
brings them every day nearer to their
miserable end, we announce glad tidings
Of great joy! DR.. WALKERS VINEGAR
BITTERs contain not a single drop of Alco-
hol in any form, but are a sovereign rem
edy for the ills Of drunkenness. They re-
store tone and strength to the system, and
eradicate the pernicious appetite for lid
uor. Try Il few bottles of VINEGAR BIT-
TIERS, and you will never crave strong
spirits again, but find your health repair
ed. your mind restored, and be once more
a man in the best sense. Health is cheap
when VINEGAR BIrTERs are 81 a bottle.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

Great bargains in dry goods at Wads-
worth & Parsons for the next sixty days
to make room for their fall stock. Dress
goods at cost, shawls and cloaks at cost,
good grenadines at l23 cts Der yard. They
claim to have the only good stock of car
pets to be found in Rock Island, and that
their prices are as low as any where in the
West.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
N5MMA|

That splendid new field game which created .nch
an excitement at Newport, Long Branch ard eI-e.
where last season, will be brought out this spnur
N sete { eight different styles, ~ following pise
= fla0. sz5, So. 500, $3.50. $50, $500. AZ This
beautiful game cannot be described in q brief space,
We VIII send an illustrated catalogue containing
rules and fullsdeecription fee 10 any one on appli-
cation, WEST q LEE GAME CO..
-aodk won sg-ceeter, Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
CIT'Y
500 suits boys clothing at Loebs.

Livingston says he sells the best Racine,
Wis. trunks. He received the first prem.
iums on them at the fair. 6-3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

LosT.--A memorandum book contain,
ing papers and memorandum Of no use
except to the owner. The finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving at this office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

The human hair receives new life and
vigor by the use of Pozzoni's Chemical
Hair Restorative cures dandruf ana letter
Of the scalp. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

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 co~ngregate,
there you hear a chores, of coughing, with
a full symphony of sneezing, How much
mischief arises from neglected colds, un-
regarded coughs, and the consumptive in
the coffin, perhaps, would have been we'll
and hearty now if, when it was but a
cough he or she had taken a bottle of Mas
ta's 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, 1874-08-06

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
Drops Of Constitution Water

THREE TIMES A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes, Gravel, elect.
Brick-dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints a Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver.
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, 50 ohn Street. .... ....... NEW YORK
For sale by all first Class Druggists. s-3dIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

LADY, you should never think Of doing a
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get a test package and try it TO-
morrow.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

PONDS EXTRACT has been conten-
ted to wait until, by its own merits alone,
its use has spread to every part of the
country through the reports of experience.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
The Weather...ro.Day

a beautiful assortment OF mohair coats
at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
COCOA KREMoLLA.

$$aAH58|a
Is without doubt the most
elegant HAIR DRESSER
in the world. 4 Iady's
Toilets not complete with
out it. W. are aware this
may seem arrogant bet the
many testimonials we have
had in its fayor warrant
Us in making the assertion.
1t prevents the hair from falling off, and
gives it a ~softness and beauty that no other
preparation can.
Wholly free from irritating and hurtful
properties, it 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 supon the
skin.
Cures all c%utaneous eruptions, and rem
ders the scalp white, soft and healthy.
It. is the cheapest because it's 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 a price that is at the command
of every one.
Price so cents per bottle,
MANUFACTURED AT THE LABOR
ATORY OF
W. N. HEDGES 4 CO.,
s. f. cor. of Main and Center SITS.
Springfield, 0.
JOHN D. PARK, Agent,
Cincinnati, 0
All druggists and merchants are hand
ling it.
For sale in Rock Island by John
Bengston, and Emil Kehlar. Thur
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

Just received at Loeb's, the one-price
clothier, 49l seagrave coats at 81.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

DooMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
II fee. Illinois street, Rock Island. All kinds OF
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable. 6-17dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06

The American homeless sardines received
the grand diploma of merit over all com.
p%etitors 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 Sardine Co., New York. llO-3Od&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-06
PEORIA 4 so,Y ISLAND RAILWAY.
COAL Valley MINING co.'s TRAINS.
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
nrp,,NaroN. CEDAR RAPIDS b MIN.
INDIANAPOLIS. BLooMrNaToN& WESTERN

Lv. indianapolis. Ar. Peoria.
&C Mail Ex.. 400 "A 1856 + M
Peoria. indianapolis
nc Mail Ex 7.45p $40 p NJ
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at Indianapolis for
all points East and South.