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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
The Watch Co. VS.. Keator.

The trial of this case was commenced in
our circuit court on Monday the 9th, and
was given to the Jury Wednesday the 18th
The following is the jury: E. Carter,
Adam Maucker and Will. Ell. Harper
Rock Island; James McBirney, Bowling;
Alex. Hayes, Charles Stromire, Andulsia;
Geo. E. Brown, Buffalo Prairie; Eli Drury
Drury; Chester Warren, Hampton; Henry
Baker, Coe; R. G. Cool, Andrew Marshall
Cordova. They had not, at the hour Of
putting our paper to press to-day, agreed
on verdict. They are having comfort
able time at the Taylor House, good board,
cigars, etc., at the expense of the county,
and daily pay besides. They've got a
soft thing" and needn't be in any hurry
about agreeing.
The arguments in the case commenced
on Tuesday, by G. NJ. Osborn, ESQ.,, Of
Osborn, Curtis & Adams, for the Watch
Co.. followed by r. T. McNeal, of Connel-
ly & McNeal, and j. It. Browning, for
Keator, and closed by e. D. Sweeney, Of
Sweeney & Jackson, for the Watch Com
paDy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Death of Miss Abbis Wilson.

Rev. s. I. Wilson arrived in this city
this morning with the remains of his
daughter Abbic, who died recently at
Birmingham, Pa. DR.. Wilson was for
merly pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, in this city, but for some years
past has resided at Birmingham. The
news of the death of this young lady-only
II years of age-will cause sadness in
many hearts, for the family have many
very warm friends here. The funeral was
held from the residence of Mr.. A. K.
Philleo, at 2:3O P. M. to-day, and the re-
mains were tenderly laid at rest in our
beautiful Chippiannock. Although no
kinsfolk are buried at our cemetery Mr..
Wilson says he regards this as the only
real home he ever had, that his property
is mostly here, and that he expects this
will be home to him in the closing days of
life, There are, no doubt, many pleasant
associations to him connected with his
younger days here, and certainly no love-
lier spot can be found for the repose Of
the dead, than Chippiannock. Everybody
will sympathize with Mr.. Wilson in his
great bereavement.
Mr.. Wilson's step-son, Will G. Warner,
of Chicago. and his wife, accompany him,
Mr.. Warner was formerly resident and
10 business man here,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Personal.

Hon. Joseph Knox, of Chicago, is in
town.
Capt. Geo. W. Girdon and Capt. James
McMurchy, U. S. inspectors of steam
boat boilers and bulls, were at the Harper
House yesterday. They are residents Of
Galena, and their district is on the upper
river.
Elder Frank Wright, conductor on the
Western Union R. R., made his first ap-
pearance here last night,-since the break
on their road week ago. He thinks that
Wednesday nights storm was pretty
rough. Mr.. j. G. Cummings, night con-
ductor on the same road, arrived here this
morning. Day and night trains between
this city and Racine, and Milwaukee, are
all right now.
Rev. s. T. Wilson, of Birmingham, Pa 4;
W. G. Warner and wife, Chicago; ]. L.
Griswold and wife, Peoria; Mrs. r. A..
King, Galva; are at the Harper House.
Among the guests at the Harper House
last night, we were glad to meet Mr.. j.
w. Brooks, some years ago passenger con-
ductor on the G. r. I. & P. r. R., an old
friend Of Capt. Phillips and others of the
early conductors. He is, at present, a
conductor on the Illinois Midland Rail
wav
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

The Clinton will be up and the Mime
apolis and Damsel down tomorrow. The
Minnesota went up this afternoon.
The Diamond 10 will be up Saturday
morning. The 10 brought down eight car
loads of barley this morning for st. Louis
via the Rockford road.
The following will be of interest to those
who would like to know the various chang
es in the rise and fall of the river. The
figures are taken from the official record
kept by the guards at Sylvan Water
Bridge, since the LIST of January last:
On JaGuary lst the river was feet and
eight-tenths above low water mark, and
continued to rise until the 4th, when it
jumped from Sc to IA on the morning OF
the 5th; it then continued to fall slowly
until about the first of March when the
guage froze up and no record was kept I'M
til the 4th of April when the guage showed
81. From that day to the 18th the river
was very uncertain, one day rising and the
next falling. On the 10Th it was 81 and
continued to rise until the Both, when it
was 1913, and then began to fall slowly
through May, June, July and August, and
on the 3lst of the latter month the water
stood at one foot above low water. Since
then it has raised rapidly and at noon to-
day was 6.S, and still rising.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Guyer Gets Conscientious.

Assessors have been in the habit of
meeting at the county seat to agree upon
basis for assessing, when, in fact, there is
no law in our statutes authorizing such a
proceeding, Yet they all meet in
public and pass resolution that they will
assess an differentiation of one-half or
one fourth. s. S. GUYER.
And the state board of equalization
does the same thing. And it don't make
the snap of your finger difference whether
property is assessed at one fourth, or one
half, or any other proportion of its value,o
at its full value, provided there is the same
equality and uniformity of assessment as
there WOULD be under a full valuation.
There is very great advantage, however,
to the people, in low assessments, for the
reason that the constitution and laws limit
the percentage allowed to be raised, and
the lower assessments are the less amount
If money can be raised. In some places
levy of taxes to the extent of the law is
always made and of course high assess
ments compel the people to pay higher
taxes. We suppose anybody with half an
eye can see that point.
Guyer pretends to want equality land
keeps some of his own property back from
the assessor in order to get it'll and yet
he objects to these informal meetings Of
town assessors to consult and endeavor to
arrive at equality and uniformity. This
shows that equality and uniformity is not
what he wants, and that he has reason
behind that, for wanting to destroy town.
; ship organization.
The annual and informal consultation
Of township assessors Is held for the pur'
pose of bringing about the very result
which Guyer pretends he wants, and these
meetings are productive of great good, and
ought to be held every year, before COM
mencing the assessment. Nobody pre-
tends that they are required or authorized
by law; they are informal and are held in
order to concentrate the views of all tow.
ards uniformity and equality, and thus
make the matter of equalization easier fol-
the board of supervisors. They should be
held every spring, before commencing the
assessment,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Probate Notices.

1t is necessary that we call public atten-
ion to the fact that it is theright Of execu-
tors or administrators of estates to have
their probate advertising done in any news
paper in the county they wish. Several
notices OF this kind have appeared in the
O'sson which we have reason to know the
executors and administrators prefer should
have appeared in THE ARGUS. Thew
leave the matter with Guyer. the comfy
judge. or with Cook, the clerk, and. in the
absence of any directions, they give them
all to the Union. Executors and admin.
strators who want their notices published
in THE ARGUS should attend to that mat.
ter themselves, and not leave it to Guyer
or Cook, or to the lawyers employed! THE
ARGUS only asks fair play. but it can't gel
it unless executors and administrators will
attend to the matter themselves. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Plead Guiltv.

Alphonzo W. Shultz, the coal swindler
was brought into court this Thursday af
ternoon, and, by the advice of his attorney,
P. I. McElherne. plead guilty to obtaining
money under false pretenses from N, Fol
som, The amount of money involved was
$l.l9. The judge sentenced him to pay a
fine Of 81 and be confined in the county
jail 10 days. He can thank his stars that
he got off so easy, for if his case had come
before jury he would probably have seer
the inside of the penitentiary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

Tho president has appointed Judge
Alexander White, of Alabama, chief-jus
tice of the supreme court of Utah. This
is the Mr., White who in the convention Of
1865 argued against the abolition of slave
ry. and desired Gods thunders to blast
him if ever he proved recreant to the Lost
Cause, and in 1867 urged the people of
Alabama to spit upon the reconstruction
acts. Immediately afterwards going over to
the Radical party. Last year. this man
was defeated by $4,000 votes when he
sought reelection to congress, and this
coupled with the facts that he voted for
the force bill, made the last speech for it,
and was its author, suficed to commend
him to Mr.. Grants gratitude. So prompt
ly have Messrs. Hazelton, Duell and White
received their wages during the past month
that such of their fellows as remain unpaid
will do to call on the president while he
has anything to give.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

A CHANGE AT THE Boston BAZAAR
Messrs. L. s. Gates & Go. would inform
the public that they are now going out of
the dry goods business and intend to de-
vote their time to the sewing machine
business exclusively. and will sell their
entire stock of dry goods, notions and
any Misrepresentation of selling goods at
cost. heretofore, and the public may be
assured that this is no humbug, but thai
they mean just what they say. They
recommend the public to call early and
secure bargains before the stock is
broken. 7-20-d&w2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

POSITIVE CLOSING OUT SALE.-A. BAN
berger says he has determined to close
out his entire stock Of dry goods, notions.
etc, within the next thirty days, regardless
of cost He says this is arare chance fer
persons who want goods cheap. The stock
is large and he says thrust he sold, as he pos
itively intends going into some other bust
ness. He says this is an excellent chance
for parties who want to embark in the dry
goods trade, and that he will sell his entire
stock cheap to any person who wishes to
purchase. To all his customers he requests
that they come soon and make their pur-
chases while the stock is yet complete.
Any person wishing to purchase the en-
tire stock will do we'll to call on Mr., Bam-
berger,a as he offers to close the whole stock
to any one who means business.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
HOW GREENRoRNs ARE TAKEN
IN AND DOME FOR,
congrsssman's Private Secretary,

The advertisement in the Chicago papers
Of the fellow in Muscatine who signed him
self Geo. r.. Benton, for "a man capable
of performing the duties of private score
tary to a member Of congress, salary
$4,000" the gulls to address him will
reference, was sort of bungling at
tempt to swindle, but it was responded Il
by scores Of young men in Chicago and
other cities. Several in Davenport mad,
application-one Of them, Mr.. sJohn E
Hanchette. This response came:
MuscATNE, Sept. 10, 1875.
Jso. E. HAScHErTE:-Dears Sir: Your applica
ton is received and have informed myself il
| regard to your abilities, character &C am bust
ness agent for the gentleman "a m C. this State
for whom the Secretary is wanted and upon mi
devolves the task Of engaging proper person.
One OF the gentlemen tyOu gave las referencelsyal
cid friend Of mine. and am satisfied with the GOO
recommendation he'gfyes you. and shall give yol
the appointment shall require you to send M
Five dollars to pay the expense of advertising tee
graphing and Please remit by first mail and lie
me know II You could leave for Washington by tn
| 10th Of this month your salary will be $1,000. pc
annum and travelling expenses paid.
Respectfully, G. w. BENTON.
Mr.. Hanchette's reply was pretty spicy
but it isn't likely that Benton will ever SCI
it, for he was arrested Tuesday forenoon a
he was leaving the Muscatine postofhc,
with large package of letters. How mucl
money he made is not known,a as he receiv
ed great number Of letters before he wa
caught.
Wednesday he was taken before United
States Commissioner Kagy, and pleat
guilty of violating section 300, chapter %
of the postal laws, which forbids making
use of the mails for fraudulent purposes
The Muscatine Journal says:
He was accompanied bya prominent an(
respectable citizen of this place to whom b.
is distantly related, and who vouched 70
his previous good character, and plead 70
the utmost lenity the law would allow
The young man also stated with tears ant
evident contrition that 1t was his first of
Tense agsinst the laws-that he was out O
employment and out of money, and tina
the idea of making raise in this name
was conceived for the first time on Monda
of last week, when he Immediately put i
in execution.
There being no questions as to his guilt
the commissioners duty to bind him owe
was plain, but in view of the young man
previous good character, and his eviden
repentance, and also in considering tn
fact that he had not obtained any none
by his scheme, his bail was fixed at $500
His relative signed the bond and he wa
released. He is held to answer at the tern
of the United States circuit court in Keo
kuk next January. The young man
name is not Benton-that having been as
sumed only for the purpose had in viey
when advertising for a private secretary
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
From Rdssler's NeW York Financial ReporteJ
Sept. 10th.
Rockford. Rock Island g st, Louis.

~~~~@>>SSS@s >SSSA
We regret that pressure of engage
ments has prevented Mr.. Hassler prepar-
ing his report to the bondholders, and pre-
senting it ere this.
On the 18th of August the New York
Tribune contained an account of an inter
view with Mr.. Osterberg, the gentleman
who purchased the road on behalf of a
clique of the German Bondholders.
We can we'll afford to pass with slight
notice his scurrilous remarks about Mr..
Hassler. He must have forgotten his re-
quest to that gentleman, that he should
accompany him to Frankfort, and assist
him to persuade all the German Bond
holders to unite in the purchase. As Mr..
Hassler did not here unite with Mr.. Os,
terberg, but, on the contrary, bid against
him up to what he considered the full
value to the bondholders of the property
in its present condition, it is not perhaps,
to be wondered at that MIR. Osterberg
should consided 1t smart to designate him
"a certain Mr.. Hassler." But that's so.
Certain" is a good adjective. and we
think Mr.. Hassler has proved himself seer
tain" to both friends and enemies; but
when Mr.. Osterberg stated to the Tribune
reporter that Mr.. Hassler lis connected
with the railroad ring" he stated what
was untrue-unless his not acting with
Mr.. Osterberg is evidence of his being go
connected. Mr.. Hassler, in that case, as
in others, endeavored to act to the best of
his knowledge and ability in behalf of
those whom he represented, and he is hap
by in knowing that his action is meeting
with their approval. The approval of 9TH
ers is not asked for nor desired.
We will only now add that, under pres
ent circumstances, we can not advise the
bondholders joining the Osterberg clique,
but would suggest that it were better to
take their cash pro rata.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Sunday Liquor Traffic.
From the Ne,o York Her,

From the Net0 York Herald
The advocates of temperance are making
q strong effort to suppress the Sunday traf.
fic in liquors, There can be no doubt of the
admirable intentions Of this reform; but,
unfortunately for their success, it is one OF
those questions in which much can be said
on both sides. Legal interference with
the liberty of the individual citizen to do
whatever he likes. so long as it involves no
interference with the rights of others, can
never became popular among free people.
The poor cherish the right of drinking
their beer without annoyance FROM any set
of enthusiasts, and most reasonable people
are inclined to support them in maintaing
their rights.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
A Rascal Steals a Good Mans Name

- SsesSSesA SeSes4o q 1OO1 &sAebA y 9NdIu6s
On the evening of the 9Th inst. ras cal
stole 81 from Otto Gottsch's saloon
drawer; was caught in the act. and jailed.
The next day he plead guilty, before the
county court, and was sentenced to Jail.
He gave his name as Thomas Brown, a
young farmer living near Presumption, and
whined and begged SO hard that he got off
with light sentence. 1t now turns out
that the fellows true name is Thomas Nc
Laughlin.
The publication of the case was
read in THE ARGUS, at Presumption,
and caused a sensation, for Thomas
Brown is an exemplary, deserving young
man, whose good character forbids the
suspicion of wrong. So unhappy did the
item make the young man, that his father
Mr.. Benjamin q. Brown came to town to-
day "Wednesday and visited the jail tc
look at the rascal who had been sailing I'M
der his boys name, and he recognized hin
as one Thomas McLauglin, who has resid
ed in Presumption, and who IS the thief.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

The Buford Works, of Rock Island,
challenge great admiration in the surpris-
ing excellence of their plows- They show
large number of plows, also cultivatog
and harrow OF high excellence. In matter
of elaborate finish, there we're some Bu-
ford plows on the ground. the iron work
of which was most superb-everything re-
duced to silver plate polish-attracting
great attention. The reputation of the
Buford Plow Works is as wide as the world
11and everywhere at high premium
Davenport Democrat
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
The Rockford Troublesome Little Bills
to he Settled
From the chicago Times, Sept 1!

In the suit of the Union Trust company
of New York against the Rockford, Rock
Island and st. Louis Railroad company
and others, Judge Drummond, of the
United States circuit court yesterday
entered an order for parties who have fled
intervening claims against the railroad
company to present them with proof be-
fore the master by the first Monday of
October next. or as soon thereafter as the
master can hear them, and directed that
the master report to the court with all
possible speed as to whether the claims
constitute a valid lien on the property of
the company, and, if so, the nature and
extent Of the liens.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

Both the platforms this year in Pennsyl
vania are for rag money-tha Republican q
little worse than the Democratic.
The Republican convention demanded "a
'unjorns nationct currency adjusted to the
''groscing toants of the business interests Of
'the country"
The Democratic convention demanded
that the volume of money be made and
kept equal to the wants of trade"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Lost,

A brown, or liver colored, setter
dog, named Butler" had on q brass
chain collar and small brass paddock, broke
through window of ARGUS Office on the
night of the 9th. The finder will be
literally rewarded and confer a persona
favor by returning the same to
j, s. DRAKE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Bail Forfeited.

WalterlBrown ALIAS Benson, the Moline
post Office thief, not appearing thisl Thurs
day. morning when his case was called in
court, his bail was declared forfeited, and
bench warrant issued for his arrest.
Hugh P. Muldon, his security, will be
called on to pay up-if he can.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

One BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA-
TIVE will remove pimple or skin eruptions.
Two bottles will cure liver complaint, loss
of appetite, or debility, and three to five
bottles will cure scrofulous or venerial
faint, rheumatism, tumors of the blood.
CRUMBS PERUVIAN Alternative is the
greatest tonic and blood purifier ever dis
covered. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

Ladies, do you want handsome com
plexion? Ut course you all do. Well,
then send for box of A. j. Pozzoni' s
"Medicated Complexion Powder" twill
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, No., and by L. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, c. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island l1-14dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

The cures made every day by Freligh's
Remedy are really wonderful. Maqic is
the only word to express the action Of this
truly invaluable medicine. Everybody
that once uses it experiences relief, and not
only continues to use it himself, but recon-.
mends it to his friends. If you are suffer
ing from Neuralgia or Rheumatism. send
at once for a bottle and try it. Druggists
generally sell it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
POLICE COURT.
Before E.c.Cropper, Police Magistrat

Frank Woods, who raised such dis
turbance yesterday afternoon at his moth
er's house was brought up this afternoon
and fined $40 and costs. No money. Sent
back to jail. On the way to Jail he induced
Policeman Ankrum to go into saloon,
where he took large drink of whiskey
and glass of beer, which he told the bar
tender to charge to him until be got out Ct
Jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

kIDDER's AsTuAMA PAsTILEs have.
without any putting or extravagant prom:
Use. quietly worn their way to public favor.
andnow are affording 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.
lightiul perfume. Price DO cents BY mail.
Stowell 4 Go. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
Excursion Rates on the Peoria Road

The following excursion rates to Indian
apolis, Cincinnati and Louisville exposi
tons are important. The Peoria and Rock
Island railroad are now selling round trip
tickets to Peoria and return, at
So. The rates from Peoria to the
exrositions are, to indianapolis and return,
$3.50. tickets good for ten days from issue,
exposition from Sept. to October 2; to
Cincinnati and return $l3lO good during
the exposition, open viz: from Sept Is to
Oct. 8; to Louisville and return, also good
during the exposition from Sept. to Oct.
| l6, 1855,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, If you are suf
fering with cough, cold, hoarseness
whooping cough, Group, sore throat or any
pulmonary complaint, use Goes Cough
Balsam, it is the cheapest and best remedy
known for all lung and throat diseases. Ii
has been tested by thousands. 1t neye,
fails. Our dealers all keep it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16
The Supervisors.
THIRD DAY-wEDNEsDAY

Two O'Clock P. M.-The matter Of the
annexation of part of Moline to Rock
Island was laid over until Friday morn
ing.
M. A. Gould, formerly county surveyor
was notified to turn over the county stand
ards to the county clerk.
The report of VIM. s. Bailey, steward
at the poor farm, was received and order
ed filed.
Adjourned, to meet tomorrow morning
at o'clock at the Peoria depot.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

Nature in her own gradual process of
cure, where she heals without the aid of
medicine, does not put us on the rack.
There never was falser theory than that an
external remedy,to be effective, must burn
and irrltate the exterior surface. Burd-
sail arnica liniment, though penetrating,
mild, emollient and soothing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-16

Lameness or stiffness of the joints, and
soreness of the flesh. is relieved at once
by freely using Renne's Pain Killing Mag.
ic Oil, and hundreds of families keep this
Magic Oil for their family doctor, and find
it all they need. Try it. Buy it where
you usually trade,