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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Jones, proprietors of the mines. Mr..
Williams is an extensive coal dealer, and
has about 100 men employed in and around
his mines, producing about 300 tons of coal
a day, very large proportion of which is
taken to the river bank about one-fourth
of mile from the mines, in small cars,
where it is loaded into barges and sold to
the Keokuk- Northern Line Co.. and taken
to towns up the river and sold at coal yards
and other places. Some idea Of the mon
ey required to mine the coal may be had
when it is stated that last month Mr..
Williams paid out over 81, 900, to his men,
and that this month his disbursements will
reach $lI 900. owing to some improve
ments being made. The steamer Victory
left here for up the river, Wednesday
morning, with about 1000 tons of coal in
barges from this mine. Gilchrist u Jones
employ about 80 men and turn out from
5000 to 5000 bushels of coal per day,
which is sold to the Diamond 10 Steam
boat Line and taken to cities up the river
Last month over S., 900 was paid to the
men employed by them. The miners are
paid cents per bushel in wide, and 6
cents for narrow work, in all
the mines in this vicinity. They
make good wages-and spend the
money about as fast as it is made. When
it's gone you may hear them exclaim
wat tn ellis tn hodds-as longs you1
Apply" and keep toiling on for more-to
be spent as before. There are few ex
ceptions, ofcourse, as can be seen by the
number Of little one-story frame building!
erected here this spring.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
NOTES HERE AND THREE.

Court Square is free for all croquet
playing if for any. No one can have any
exclusive rights there.
The taking down of the flag staff on
house of Hose Co. No. 3, Tuesday evening
was done to arrange the pulleys. The
members of the company disclaim any
malicious intent.
The evidence in the Tim and Mary
Riley case Is all in, and is said to be pretty
strong against them, The case was briefly
opened by States Atty Parmenter for the
people and P. L. McElherne for the de-
tense Mr.. Foster occupied the afternoon
ON the same side, Tomorrow Mr.. jack
son will close, for the people, and the case
will then 70 to the jury.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Whitsitt's Fine Stock.

Readers of THE ARGUS know that Mr..
John Whitsitt, of Presumption, Mercer
county, is one of the best stock breeders of
this region. He has done very much to
create an interest in improving the breeds
of cattle and to excite among our farmers
a spirit Of emulation in that respect. He
has just returned from the great Chicago
sale of choice stock with the following ad-
ditions to his herd:
First on the list stands the yearling bull,
Highland Star, of the Princess family of
Durhams, va lue 81, 600.
2. Full blood Princess COW Edith, moth
er of Highland Star value 81 200.
3. Imported Booth COW, Tulip 9th, and
spring bull calf, value $1,000.
4. Pure Lonan Duchess COW with spring
calf, color red, value $500.
There are seven more cows, all very fine
thoroughbreds. The seven head are all
worth $4,000
Along with the above he bought for Hon.
Robert Holloway, of Mercer county, the
following:
One Lonan red three year old COW, value
$4,000.
One Duchess red yearling helfer, value
| $500.
One roam heifer, full blood, value ST..
800.
One large roam COW and calf, value $3.50
| Making a total value of the lot near fif
teen thousand dollars.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Fell and Broke his Leg.

This morning, about o'clock, George
1mpky, aged II, placed step-ladder upon
chairs in the basement of the Central
Presbyterian church and mounted it to
hang picture, when he fell and suffered an
oblong fracture of both bones of the left leg,
just below the knee. He was taken home
in KauEman's delivery wagon and DIR.
Truesdale redu ,ed the fracture. His faith,
err, Michael Impky, lives on Madison street,
south Of Rock River street.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Davenport.
shsr,nan,s Surprise Party.


There is much of real enjoyment in this
life, although we are not all permitted to
share it equally. TIE stern parent
frequently frowns on the pleasurable
schemes of his flock and classes them as
the origin OF young and giddy heads, but
from the sequel to this sketch one would
imagine that. IN this case at least, the
''paternal head" does not practice his
teachings.
Tt was only couple days ago that the
loving wife and affectionate children of the
hero of our story left their cozy home on
the bluffs in Davenport, for short visit to
some friends. The hours went slowly by,
The fond caresses of confding wife and
children were sorely missed. In this fam
| lily there was housekeeper, beautiful
Swede maiden, in the full bloom Of glori-
Gus young womanhood. She seemed sad
and lonely, at least so thought the head of
the house. His plying eye noticed her
longing look and his generous heart went
out in sympathy toward her. 1t worried
him to see her so unhappy and he resolved
to use some means to once more bring
back the smile of content that usually IL
lumined her delicately moulded features.
A surprise party was inaugurated and the
beautiful Swede maiden was instructed te
extend an invitation to her friends
In a short time the home of the lonely
hermit was alive with the merry-makine
visitants. All went well until the hour ar
rived for refreshments, and then it wal
found that the supply of queensware wal
hardly equal to the number Of guests as
sembled. A raid was made among sur
rounding residents and again all was love
lily. Rapidly the hours slipped by. Al
seemed happy, and the lonely hermit sum-
his temporary troubles in merry forget
fulness.
The wee sma' hours soon came how
ever, and reminded all that it was time t
leave. With pleasant membranes Of
happy evening they wendell their wa
homeward, leaving the paternal head AM
the beautiful Swede maiden to ruminat
ver the events of the night.
The borrowed property was correctl
returned, at least 50 thought the Swed
maiden.
The next morning the con6ding wifi
and family returned-breakfast was called
but there was a strangeness about thing
on the table that awakened inquiry-ther
was an interview between the Swede maiC
en- and the female head of that family
the result was-weIl no matter-she q
longer wrestles with the pots and kettle
in that house; she is open for an engag'
ment at present. The Swede maiden OF
of the way, there was scene in thu
house-and that lonely hermit is NEE
r and docile he says he never will do s
again. And here we drop the curtain.
0 Wives! The ARGUS warns you not
d employ young and pretty housemaids
+ you can find any others, and to nevt
q leave your house to be cared for by hu
- band and housemaid alone.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Water Works Items.

Cowell & Co. will pay off their men
on Monday.
The city surveyor is making estimates
of the amount Of money the city now owes
the contractors and they will be paid on
Monday.
The city reserves ten per cent. until the
job is completed A special meeting of
the council will probably be called for
Saturday evening. II vote money to the
contractor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
River News.

The raft steamer st. Croix came down
this morning with large log raft for Mil
ler's saw mill, Davenport.
The Belle of Lacrosse will be down this
evening.
The steamer Diamond Joe will be down
tonight
The Red Wing ur and Northwestern
down to- morrow.
Considerable freight is now stored in the
wharf boat
The river is again rising rapidly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Amusements.

Tomorrow evening Wallack's New
York Dramatic Company will appear at
Darts Hail. The piece selected for the
occasion will be THE Orphans" play of
unusual merit. This combination claim
to have none but first class talent, and,
judging from their announcements, mer-
ritorious entertainment may be expected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Vests Pulmonary Balsam, the great
throat and lung remedy,is pleasant to take,
and never fails to cure consumption in its
first stages, bronchitis in any stage, relieves
asthama, speedy cure for coughs and
colds, sore throat, whooping cough, and all
throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles 25
and SO cents. Large bottles $l.00. Sold
by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Patrons of Husbandry.

ROCK ISLAND co. GRANGE, !
A. G. STEVENS, CARBON CLIFF, MASTER,
FRANK II. HARRIS, MILAN, SECRETARY.
Secretary's Office, Milan, Ill, May 25, 1875.
To the Editors of The Rock Island Argus.
Rock Island County Grange No. 81
meets at Rock Island on Tuesday June lst
at 10 A. NJ, continuing two days.
Yours etc., FRANK Fl. HARRIS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
POLICE COURT
BeforeE. c. Cropper,--Police Magistrate

James Marker, Alfred Coyne and Frank
Thornton, three of the young rowdiss who
created such disturbance last Tuesday,
came up this morning and plead guilty to
being drunk and disorderly. MIR. Wollen-
haupt and Marshal HAYES were examined,
so as to give the court some idea of the
extent OF the disturbance, and it appeared
from their evidence that the boys were
very disorderly and abusive. besides resist
ing the officer. They were fined $25
and costs each. The father of Thornton
went security for bis fine. Charles
Schlemmer and young Marker gave q
note due in 80 days, for the payment of the
latter's fine, and John Coyne signed a SO
and day note with Alfred for his fine and
costs,
1t is mistaken lenity, in our Police
Magistrate, to take security from such
utterly worthless and lawless rascals as
these boys are. They should have been
required TO put down their money or be
locked up until their friends put it down
for them.
John Sodagreen was taken to jail yester-
day by Policeman Ohrt for being drunk
and fighting, at Wagner's brewery. This
morning he was fined SIS and costs. Paid
Wanted Again.
The Thornton rough had not been but q
short time released before he threw stone
at colored boy near the High School
building, barely missing the boy and going
through a window. Supt. Everett i'm
mediately entered complaint and warrant
was issued for his arrest. That boy and
several Of his associates are determined f
get into States Prison, and the sooner they
are sent there the better for community
To become good men seems impossible fol-
them,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Wanted Again,

197he Daily Argus Is delivered in any
part Of the City, at ta0eatu cents per aUeek,
or eighty cents month. By mail $40 q
year.
Weekly Argus So gear an adUance.
No paper sent beyond the time paid for.
At business transacted at the Argus
Counting Room, opposite the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Hegeman & Co.'s TOLU AND LIVER
WORT EXPECTORANT, a speedy and
certain cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
and all diseases of the throat and lungs
1t is pleasant to the taste and acts speed
lily; the price also is moderate, being only
so cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

J. E. Goldsmith, the clothier, next door
to Coss's boot and shoe house, says he can
supply you with all the desirable styles in
summer clothing and underwear at hard
pan prices and he invites people to call
and see him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Wadsworth & Parsons say they are
now selling carpets cheaper than any
house in this section, and they claim to
have the very best qualities at prices as
low as other houses are selling inferior
goods. They invite people to call and ex-
anime them and promise to suit custom
ers
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

For an external application, whether the
skin is broken or not, there is no better
article in use, and one more general rec
commended than the popular Burdsall's
Liniment. 1t possesses the rare merit of
allaying the pain from burn or scald, the
instant it is applied.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Freligh's Remedy can be used at any
time without risk, regardless of weather
or exposure. 1t contains no mercury and
will efectually remove any Rheumatic or
Neuralgia pain as can be attested by thou
sands who have had the good fortune of
using it. 1t is sold by all druggists gener-
ally and prepared by Hind l. Murphy,
wholesale druggists, 81 Barclay street:
N. Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

An entertainment will be given at the
rectory of Trinity church, Friday evening,
by the daughters of trinity" Refresh
ments, music, flowers and other attractions
will combine tomake apleasant evening for
all who may attend.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Five cents worth of Corbett's California
Soap Plant will do as large a washing as
fifteen cents worth of ordinary soap. For
cleaning floors, woodwork or washing
dishes it has no equal, A trial is invited.
For sale BY all grocers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

ADMINISTRATOR SALE.-Don't forget
to attend the sale of the Jacob Norris es-
tate, on the corner of Toledo and Beaver
streets, on Tuesday, the 1st day of June.
You may miss hood bargain. Sale on
the premises, at 2,o'clock P. NJ.
A. T. CUTTER, Administrator.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

CHRONIC BLOOD DISEASES. The most
severe or long standing are certainly and
permanently cured by CRUMBS PERUVIAN
ALTERATIvE-Scrofula Consumptive Ten
denotes, Rheumatism, Cancerous Tumors,
Venerial faint, Glandular Swellings, Scald
Head, letter, Salt Rheum, &c. Peruvian
Alternative is the most powerful Blood Pnr-
ifer and Tonic, ever discovered. Sold by
Druggists. Price, $I.OO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Religious Mission.

A Religious Mission, to be conducted by
the Reverend Fathers of the Society of Je-
sus will commence in Saint Joseph's
church on next Sunday and continue a
FORTNIGHT
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
The Weather.-To.nay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated bv thermometer:
A. NJ rae above zero. 1s n. $50 above zero
9 A. M. SIC 3P. n. 900 - Il"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

How REFRESHING are the May show
ers. they nourish into life the opening buds,
and renew all vegetation. But yet it is a
time of the year when there is great dan
ger of taking cold from exposure to the
weather. Goes cough Balsam is the best
for coughs and colds and sore throat and
Pulmonary complaints, while Goes Dyspep-
STA cure is invaluble in Dyspepsia, Indig-
estion, and all diseases of the stomach and
bowels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

No use in paying $45 for suit ma de to
order when you can get just as good in
style and quality for one half the money
the money at my store in Star Block.
/. BAMRERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
Thunder Storm

At 4:15P. NJ. we were visited by very
heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and
lightning,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Ladies, do you want a handsome com
plexion? Of course you all do. Well,
then send for box of A. J. Pozzoni' s
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
irritation and impart to the skin beauti-
full transparent whiteness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. J. Pozzoni, st.
Louis, Mo-, and by Z. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, c. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island u-I4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

The light running Domestic sewing ma
chine is to be seen in perfection at the Bos-
ton Bazaar, L. s. Gates & Co., sole agents
for Rock Island county. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Just back from the east, where have
selected a very fine stock of ready made
clothing-all the latest styles Of the sea-
son. |. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

IA Daily Subscribers to the Argxs, toho
do not receive their papers regularly and
promptly, are requested TO report at the
business office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Just received, 500 Blackf land all other
f fSs oio Of MGhar Skeleton at L0sA'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

j. E. Goldsmith has choice lot of boys
and children's suits of every description
at prices which he says defy competi-
ton.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

/ hereby respectfully invite everybody
to call and examine my beautiful stock of
clothing and furnishing goods.
.BAMBERGER
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty-
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house, and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Rock Island Business College, Good
business course. Shorthand. Telegraphing
Thorough instruction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Children's and Boys Linep White and
Fancy Marseilles Suits, the Eobbiest styles
in town, at Loebs. II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

WANTED.-Two Coat and Pants max
ers, at Walker & Dodge's, Star Block. DIT.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

White Vests speciality at Loeb's.
Duck, Linen and Msfseilles, Of styles to
suit the most fsskdighs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Coughs, colds and sore throat are prevent
ed by timely and faithful use of Renne's
Pain Killing Magic Oil, This remedy is
clean and delicious to use, and 1T works
like charm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Choice butter only IS cents per pound
at j. B. Cargil's the corner grocery.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

A large stock of Racine Trunks at Liv-
inpston's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Silk, Lisle Thread, and Merino Under
wear, and all kinds of gent's Furnishing
Goods in endless variety, at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Ask for Prussing's White Wine Vine
gar: warranted pure, wholesome and pala-
table.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Now is the time to be prepared for
coughs, colds and many affections of the
lungs SO common during the present
changable weather. There is no surer OF
effcacious remedy than Masta's Pulmonic
Balsom. 1t is prepared by the well known
DR.. Masta of Lowell, Mass, who has used
it for years in his extensive practice. 1t
is prepared under the Doctors personal
supervision from vegetable balsams and
the medicinal properties of roots and
herbs, containing no minerals or poisonous
drugs. 1t can be taken with perfect safe.
ty at all times. 1t should be kept in
every family. For sale by all leading
druggists in Rock Island,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

Livingston Just received large stock Of
spring hats.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now are afording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lightful perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell u Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement in an
other column.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
EDWARD ID. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACKSON
SWEENEY & JACKSON,
MRS. PAULINE PILLSBURY,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
~ Ofnce-Cor Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and, Illinois l1-18d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
RAPIDS CITY.

Rapids City -four mill has been running
steadily since A. B. E. Adams bought
it. short time ago. He turns out about
40 barrels of -four day.
Hubbard & Pringle, ofPort Byron, sup
ply the PEOPLE here with good fresh bread
every day. They also goto Hampton and
that vicinity. Mr.. Hubbard is clever
fellow and ought to do good business.
Some of the farmers in this vicinity re-
port the prospect for hay this season as
rather slim, while others state that there
will be plenty, if the weather continues
favorable. A majority of those question
ed state that slough grass will do WELL
clover pretty well. but timothy will be al
most failure. Pastures have good feed
ing. aud cattle look we'll, but very little
butter is made. 1t retails at from 25 to
80 cents per pound.
The people here are good deal ANNOYED
by being aroused from their sleep nearly
every hour of the night by men yelling at
the top OF their voices; Somebody send
me boat. want to 60 home" The
quiet citizens endured this annoyance un-
til patience ceased to be virtue" and
then they notified our good looking deputy
sheriff that something must be done, as the
CUNT cat was corrupting the morals of
our young men and old ones too! Well,
Sharp arrived Monday with half of
Hampton at his heels, who came, as they
say, to see the fun, } aid notified the pro-
prietors that they must heave anchor and
set sail. They promised to 60. but, as
yet, they have not done 80, although it is
said, by those who ought to- know, that
they will leave in a day or two.
At and near Rapids City are rich coal
lands, and the population of this village
is composed largely of people employed 10
the mines. They are about the jolliest
class OF men that can be found the world
over Their motto seems to be: Eat,
drink, and be merry, for tomorrow We
shall die, and you can say,with truth, that
they live up to it. Most of them are en-
Iployed BY Taylor Williams OK Gilchrist 4
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
EnaneIled Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMELLED PIPE, IT WILL NOT
] Rust or crack and costs only tribe more than
common iron pipe Is positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have the exclusive agency
for Rock Island FRED HASS.
Store in Star Block.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
G.. M. KELLER. M. ID.

We UKe 0.LA11A6A1Gs MWs.Ds
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor,
i Orleans and Ohio streets. next door to KGhler's
Drug Store. Office over Bensef & Thomas Drug
store, Market Square, office hour 10 to II A. M, to
Ann. 7-14d&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27

MEDICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC
wi Physician. Rock River street, south side, be
tween Dock and Adams, Rock Island, Ills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-27
BUSINESS CARDS.
KENwoRTLY & BEARDs1EY,

I Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House Jno T. Kenworthy Jas, M. Boards
ey 10-23d&wtf.