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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
"a Geutle,nanly Way"
The Rock Island editor of the Gaz,

referring to our county clerk, says:
We have been given to understand from Mr.
Cook that any public documents in his possession
can be examined by any one wishing TO see them,
who makes known his desire in gentlcmanly way.
1t therefore becomes an interesting point
to know what JOHN V. Cook considers "a
gentlemanly way" Does he expect a
newspaper reporter to take off his hat and
get down on his knees?' Or will the
ordinary civility that passes between man
and man answer his purpose.
Our reporter assures us that, in his
blandest and mildeSt tones, he said: 'Mr.
Cook will you please allow me to look at
the tax abstract. | wish to copy a few
figures from it. And MIR. Cook, with his
shock head OF hair standing on end, roar
ed out: $50 ID damn you don't bother me
I'm so damned busy now that | don t
know what to do with myself y
The reporter smiled one of his sweetest
smiles, and said, in mild and dulcet tones:
GU don't seem to be very busy just now. .
The gentlemanly county clerk reared uE
on his muscular ear, and beloved out
God damn you, if you speak to me again
I'll put you out of this yare Office quicker Z
creased lighting"
That is probably what John V. Cook
Republican county clerk of Rock ISLAND
county, calls "a gentlemanly way" IF ths
Republicans can stand such an ignorant
barbarian for county officer, we'll try to
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
& Timely Missionary.

Mr.. N. j. Hubbard, of Hillsdale, has
undertaken the task Of counteractipg the
poison the Union, Guyer and Quincy Nc
Neil have been sowing in regard to town
ship organization. 1t is hardly possible
that $50 voters in this county are SO be-
wildered on this question as to ask for an
other election on it with view to going
back to the ring rule Of three men! But,
as Mr., Hubbard truly says:
IF the advocates of the township sys-
TEN can beat back the question SO as to
prevent the consummation of the prelimin-
aries necessary for q vote, they will have
gained a great victory in addition to the
expense incident to such vote"
The law requires a petition to the board
supervisors, signed by lat least one fifth of
the legal voters Of the comfy, to be ascer-
tanned by the vote cast at the last preced-
ing presidential election before the ques.
ton can be submitted to the people at all,
and when it is submitted, if at all. it
must be lat general election, 4. e. at an
election when a state officer is to be
elected.
At the last presidential election. the
vote was as follows Grant 1905, Gree
ley 1897, O'Conor 25--total 4,757. One
fifth of this number is 952 Inasmuch as,
in the five elections held on. the subject
the opponents of township organization
| cnul6 never muster 400 votes in the whole
county against township organization, il
seems hardly possible that they can fine
952 legal voters who will sign a petition
entailing the expense Of sixth trial upor
the people.
Cali on Epstein before purchasing ;
present for your sweetheart dit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
POLICE COURp.
Before z. c.Cropper, Police Magistrate

Before z. C.cropper, Police Magistrate.
Yesterday, DR.. S. C. Plummer made
complaint, under the ordinance, against
Geo. Downing, an iron mouldcr, charging
him with calling the complainant a ''ras-
cal" ''perjurer," etc The arrest was
made in the afternoon by Policeman Bran
nan, and Downing was taken before the
magistrate. Downing called for d jury, and
one was summoned. as follows; John
Perry, Chris Haberloh, VIM. BeardsIee
Of Moline, Z, T. Wright. A. Lettig, and
+. I. Thompson,
After hearing tie evidence the jury
brought 10 verdict fining Downing $50
and costs Not paid as yet VIM. Jack
son Esq, Of the firm OF Sweeney d Jack
son appeared for the plaintiff, and Oliver
Olsen for the defense.
Last ght Deputy Marshall Kimball
and Policeman Brennan arrested a farmer
from Edgington named James f. Benja-
min for being drunk and yelling fire, y
fire, on the street. While being taken
to jail he resisted strongly This morn
ing he was taken before the magistrate.
lie seemed ashamed of his actions, and said
that the whole cause of his being drunk
was that he had broken his wagon in Milan
he magistrate fined him 81 and costs
lie paid up and left the Office poorer aud
it is hoped a wiser nan. The next time
he breaks his wagon he will probably not
get drunk-it oUiy adds to his costs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

Magic Oil is the trade mark Of WIN.
Reune u Sons, of Pittsfeld, Mass, and as
a trade mark is patented under the laws
Of the United States, it is to them as
much piece of property as house or lot,
Their valuable remedy, known as Renne's
I'm r. killing Magic Oil, has bean before
tne puoiiN more than twenty years, and
haS pecome so penular that some bad per-
SONS nave tIicd 10 Impose spurious ar
tlcle upon the pubic. 1t ~e,,ld be lust as
honorable for these persons to stem r. o,
out of the pockets OF Vim Renne & Sons.
as it is for them to steal their trade mark
No honorable druggist or merchant will
keep for sale, or undertake to impose upon
his customers, any Magic Oil excepting
the genuine Renne's Pain-Kiliing Magic
Oil
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

Marshal Wells has been confined to his
house with severe cold and rheumatism.
He was out to-day but scarcely able to be
around.
Why don't our authorities repair the
sidewalk on Wells street near Rodman
avenue. Is it neglect or what is the rea-
son? There is certainly no excuse for &C.
lay, as the proper officials have been re-
peatedly notified
Prof. David Swing, of Chicago, lectures
next Tuesday evening at the Congrega
tional church on the Ideal Novel" His
reputation as a scholarly lecturer needs no
comment and those who attend will be
treated to fine discourse. Reserved
seats at Moreys.
Last evening one Of the most enjoyable
social events of the season occurred at the
residence Of Mrs. Dorman Holt, the occa.
sion being a birthday surprise party given
to Miss Ella Jackson, one Of our most es
teemed young ladies'. The affair was Sc
ect and recherche in every particular aud
was largely attended. Prominent among
those present were: Hiss Rose Holt, Miss
Kittie VOORHEES,, Miss Emma Jenkins. Miss
Emma Keen, Miss Florence Wheelock,
Miss Allie Brett, Miss Mlnnie Beardslee,
Miss Katie Kelsey, Mr.. and Mrs. }. w.
Hartzell, Miss Lille Holt, Mr.. and Mrs,
Stauffer. Miss Gunnell, Miss Gates, Miss
Quinn, Miss Biggs, Miss Tillie Muse, Miss
Davis, Miss Lucy Ainsworth, Miss Lind
say. Miss Adde Jackson, and among the
gentlemen, Charles Kelsey, james Van
Horn, Frank Pierce. John Ayres, Nh
Junkin, Mr., Guy, Mr. Wild. Mr.. Mccoy,
Mr. Hisl. Mr. Frank Hyde, Harry Abel
Norman Hayes, viii Hayes, Mr. johnson,
Mr.. Williams. The evening was pleas
antiy spent in social games, vocal and in
strumental music, ETC., aud thoroughly en-
joyed by all who were fortunate enough tC
hold invitations.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
Our Efficient County Clerk"

The Union speaks of John Y. Cook as
'our efficient county clerk" This is too
funny for anything In what does his
efficiency consist? In nothing bat prolane
swearing,an exhibition of his old sinking
clay pipe, and squirting tobacco juice. He
has neither the manners or instincts of a
gentleman, and he is utterly incompetent for
the place. he holds but does not fill. The
county pays for several clerks who do all the
work of the office, and then pays John v
Cook a round salary for insulting decent
people who visit the office on public business
the Republican party can stand such an
ignorant. unuanuerly lout as a county
officer, we can.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
Rock Island and Moline, and County
Taxes,


From the table of taxes levied in this
county, published in yesterday ARGUS, it
would seem that Rock Island and Moline
pay 1888. $50. 96 taxes while the balance of
the county pays only $SS, 3SS. 60--or only
about one-lourth the whole amount levied
the whole amount being 1921, 728. &c.
This statement is calculated to give a
wrong impression-an impression which
would not have been given had the county
clerk behaved himself properly and per-
mitted our reporter access to the neccs-
sary information.
In the aggregate given for Rock Island
and Moline is included the heavy NUM-
cipal taxes, ard graded school taxes for
both cities, and with which the balance of
the county has nothing to do. In order
properly to show the matter we wanted
the aggregates on State tax and County
tax. To-day 'our efficient ~ county
clerk" (why didn't the Union also add the
word gentlemanly?) is in better humor and
we have obtained the information as fol.
lows:
STATE TAX,
Aggregate for whole county $40 103 o.
| - Rock Island and Molne.... II, 702, 3;
COUNTY TAX.
Aggregate for whole county go, $67 $50 o.
| 4" Rock Island and Moline. A, 275. q
Il will be seen that, on fair showing
Rock Island and Moline pay little more
than one-half the whole state and county
tax, but not three times as much as thu
balance of the county, as appeared yester
day,in consequence of ''Our efficient count!
clerk" suppressing the proper information
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

A VERY COMMON QUESTION ANSWERED
How can | ascertain whether lead or
other metallic poison5 are in the prenara-
tons use for my hair? Answer. Drop
some of it on the iodide Of potash; if it
contains lead it will Instantly produce a
yellow color; avoid the article as you
would yenomous serpent. Now apply
this test to the Egyptian Hair Cooring
aud m such result is produced, thereby
proving it harmless ever any ether article.
We know that i; is The only safe and effect
ua Treparatinn il the market, No sedi-
ment--no ,lsons-n0 stains; is'not dye.
Gep. Wa Southwick Proprietor, New
York: ?. .. box ISIS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
BROADWAY CHURCH FESTIVAL

BROADWAY CHURCH FESTIVAL. Many
Of or citizens will remember the delight
ful entertainment given by the ladies OF
the Broadway Presbyterian church in
June last, and the mere mention of the
loaded tables, weighed down with all that
delights the ralat. will set the appctites
If our readers to craving, but the craying
may soon be satisfied. To make good
their pledge, and meet the payments, as
they become due, on their lot, upon which
the church is being erected, the ladies
have made arrangements to give similar
entertainment in Darts H3U.oa Thursday
cUeaiag, lee, lG. To this festival they
cordially invite, and will warmly welcome
the public generally, assuring all who will
end them their patronage that they will
be well entertained. and FOR all their ex-
penditure they will get value received. 4
smoking hot supper will await business
men and others, any Ii, c after 5 o'clock,
when the best OF oysters may be en-
joyed. l4dIt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

The successor of Mr., Henderson.
whoever be may be, cannot be expected to
act with Mr. Henderson's fearless energy.
He will accept his Office with a tacit under
standing that he is to do nothing distaste
full to the president Mr.. Henderson's
removal will operate on his successor as
warning and restraint. He will move as
if treading on eggs: he will be tender of
the sensibilities Of the White House, lest
he too should be suddenly flung out of the
case by an executive mandate, and the
consequence will naturally be feeble and
nerveless prosecution. The imputations
which would arise on an acqalttal under
such circumstances are such as neither
the President nor General Babcock can
very we'll d.-N7o Torh; Herald.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
IRON. he Chicano Times.


Among the Queries to which the com-
placent cabinet members who indorsed
Henderson's removal are es.pertad m
respond, are these: If Henderson,
illusions to the president and Babcock
were, as Pierrepont stupidity permitted
himself to say. an outrage on professional
propriety, why we're they permitted to
pass unrebuked by the presiding judge,
whose duty it is to see that the decencies
of discussion are not violated in his
presence? And if, by chance, the judge
did not discover the indecency, where were
the ears of the counsel for defense, who
certainly must have been in position to
know and understand what was said on a
point so vital to their client and his known
and unknown friends of the ring? The
prevalent feeling in Washington seems to
be one of contempt for those who so
hastily applauded the sacrifice demanded
by the president, and of growing indigna-
ton at the flagrant attempt of the chief
magistrate to interrupt the course OF
Justice, by removing faithful aud honest
prosecutor
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
Something About a Public Officer and
his Apolooists

The Union says we have been sending
boy around to the clerks Office the last
few days with Instructions to get hold of
the grand abstract of taxes, and the youth
stuck like leech until the large fund of
patience of the official gave out, and he
shook his tormentor off," And the Union
intimates that the boy was discourteous.
Its net true that anyone sent "a boy
or sent anybody with any such instruc
tons. A regularly employed assistant
editor and reporter, who has his instrnc
tons TO call at the county clerks Office
every day for all items of public interest,
asked to look at the tax abstract. No one
ever prompted him on the subject, or
sent Lin to get hold of it. He asked
John V. Cook for it in the regular dis
charge of his duty, and was repulsed with
profane vulgarity by ''our efficient county
clerk"
2. As to the intimation that he annoyed
the county clerk or was discourteous to
him, we have the assurance of three rep
utable gentlemen, who were present, that
he was perfectly cool, geutlemanly and 20
lite, and that Cook. in loud, boisterous and
horribly profane and blasphemous language
refused to show him the public document
politely asked for.
FIVE were satisfied that. in word OF
manner, the reporter was ungentlemanly
re would dismiss him from service instant
ly. He is employed to represent this of,
flee, in his sphere, and he is reputed to be
gentleman in words and manner. Il
not We desire to know it.
Mr. Cook cannot escape, nor can his
apolOgists cover up his vulgaritY and pro.
family, nor the fact that he refused a
representative of this paper an opportunity
to copy figures from the public tax abstract
for the information of the people. When
Mr. Cook did that he insulted the whole
county and kept from the people informa-
ton desirable for them to know.
To-day, the same reporter again called
and asked for the abstract, and Mr. Cook
was mild as sucking dove, but said: Il
guess Bob has it up stars. Deputy
Clerk Donaldson spoke up and said: 1T is
in that drawer Mr.. Cook: you Just brought
it down stairs" This was interesting, and
showed that Cooke either didn't know
what he was about, or meant to keep il
| from the reporter by a subterfuge. Being
told where it was he handed it out.
The reporter then copied the figures he
wanted and returned it. And then he
said: MIR Cook, notice that the Union
and the Gazette intimate that | was un.
civil to you yesterday. | desire that you
will state in what particular | was uncivi
or discourteous. Mr.. Cook replied
You were not uGcivil in any manner, no.
have | so intimated to anybody. | have
not spoken to the Union or Gazette report
ers on the subject. I was bothered al
day by the supervisors"
And that wass all the excuse he had It
offer for his outrageous profanity in pub
lie Office. The people of the county vii
form their own opinion on the matter, an,
whether Mr.. Cook is their proper repre-
sentative or not.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

We have mentioned repeatedly the need
of city scavenger wagon to carry off the
ashes and garbish that accumulate daily.
We have only to look on Bass street to see
the necessity Of putting on one at least
Moline Editor Union.
Send down here and get our ex-water
superintendent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
For Christmas.

Messrs Jansoa McClurg and Company,
of Chicago, the great publishers aud book
sellers, have just issued charming story
of Italian love, entitled Grazielle, trans
lated from the French of Lamartine, by
James B. Runuion. The work is elegantly
gotten up andis a companion to Memoir
les, issued by them as Christmas book
last year. 1t is bea utiful little volume.
leaf torn from the personal memories of
the famous French historian, poet and
orator who wrote it, and includes all Of
Lamartine's first visit to Italy.
For sale at Champions.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complection Powder. 1t
imparts to the Skin beautiful transparent
wilderness, makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A Pozzori, St.Louis, Mo, and by Z.
Breunert, ;Iuii kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
OTTY
NEW DEPARTURE.
THE Peoples Line"

The Rockford, Rock Island & st. Louis
r. R., will on and after Sunday, Dec. 5th,
run
FAST EXPRESS
leaving every night at $50 p. m, arriving
in st. Louis in time for western and south
ern connections. Making close connec
ton at
BEARDSTOWN
for Springfield and points east, arriving
there
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF COMPETING ROUTES
THE MORNING TRAIN
leaving at $40 a. m. makes close connec-
ton for Burlington, arriving there at noon,
FOUR HOURS RUN.
Connecting at Beardstown for Spring,
field, Pana, Louisville, Cinninnati, and
other eastern and southeastern points.
Sleeping cars on night trains. Baggage
checked through, Patronize the 'Peo.
pies route" j. MEREDITH DAVIES.
GEO, SKINNER, Gen'l Pass Agt
Gen. Manager. 4dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

Rheumatism is more common and dis
tressing, especially ia this country. than
almost any either disease: and, at the same
time it may be asserted that it is as little
understood and as unsuccessfuly treated.
Physicians. III many eases, are unable to
cure it. even in their own person; yet such
are the unparalleled virtues Of the cele-
brated Merchants Gargl!ng Oil. that the
most obstinate cases at once yield to it
Springfield (-HIsSl Daily Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
Real Esbate Sales.

Abram Weaver and wife to John Van
diveer, the n ] of lot 8. in the s. W. Z. of
section l9, township II, range 2.W-Rock
Island-dated June, 81, 1875, for 1885,.
Susan j, Pershing to John Strahle, lot
6, block II. in Thompson & Wells's addi-
ton to Rock Island, dated Nov. "a, 1875,
for $3.50.
Joseph Comet and wife to Chas. A. Jar
Wis, the L. J of the w. ] of lot, l, block
10. in the original town of Rock Island,
dated Dec. IL, 1875, for $4,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind,
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling;
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests d;schA es dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. nu rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perectly harm
less and always efficient. Price S., for package
Of five boxes and large g. vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases. or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MASVCINE CO.,
No. $50 BEoADwAv, n. Y.
E5ss-S nA Iar,rn nHrrri iSnnr,n-,t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

IT Is SAID that the coming child" will
use Laycock's Worm Killer. 1t is no
doubt true, because mothers have stopped
giving any other medicine for worms now
they know that Laycock's Worm Killer ex-
GELS them all in safety and efficiency.
Pleasant to take. twenty-five cents a
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

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, 1875-12-14

MOTHER, would you cause your child
to look bright, cheerful and happy? If so
give the child few Of Van Deusen's
Worm confections. They act like magic.
The life Of many an innocent one has been
saved by the timely use Of this truly valu-
able medicine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

KIDDER' S AsTuAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any patfing or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are afording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patton, IS relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lighttui perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
StoweII / "a. Charleston, Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

New PEORIA DEPoT.-The local ticket
Office of the Peoria & Rock Island Rail
way has been removed to their new depot
at the foot of Elk street, Hereafter all
passenger trains will arrive at and depart
from that place, one block west of the old
depot 13df.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

The dismissal of Mr.. Henderson just as
the Babcock trial is to come on seems so
obviously in the interest Of that officer, and
is so calculated to undermine public conf
dence, that his acquittal cannot restore his
reputation. 1t will be suspected that the
evidence against him was not presented in
all its force. and the result of the trial. ii
he is acquitted, will have no moral weight
with the country. York Herald.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

Who may Marry, who not; why?
these important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, ST. Louis, No. Consultation
free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

Az ARTICLE OF TRUE MERIT -
"ijrO,Dn's bronchial Tr0cLes" are the
most popular article in this country or
Europe for Throat Disease and Coughs,
and this popularity is based upon real
merit
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

f. Zeis's auction sale OF clothing has
been postponed on account Of the auc-
tioneer's illness.
The store has been arranged SO as to
accommodate large number of persons
wishing to buy at private sale. Now is
the time to invest your money in first class
clothing, at from % TO So per cent less
than cost, or in other words at from a
third to one-half of what any other mer-
chant can sell them at.
Now is the time and f. Zeis's is the
place to buy l4dlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

For all those Ailments of the children
and adults in which there is 10 marked
disease. Laycock's Worri killer is
peculiarly adapted It cleanses the blood,
regulates the bowels, frees the system
from impurities, and expeIs WORLDS
wherever and whenever present, Safe to
give the most delicate child. Twenty FIVE
cents. Sold everywhere.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

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, 1875-12-14
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day IS in
dicated bv thermometer:
I A. M. zoe above zero. IL NJ 90 above zero
9 A. NJ. ~ 3P. N. So
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14

SToP that distressing cold with bottle
uf Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists IN Rock Hand.