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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
The Evil Fruits of Weak Digestion.

There is no pathological fact more clearly as
certained than that the most formidable phases of
nervous disease directly tracabe to imperfect
digestion Insomnia, with its tr lin of direiul con.
sequence, proceeds more frebu n: ly from weakness
of the stomach than from any other cause, Mere
sedatives powerless to cure nervousness, and
soon cease to paliated its symptoms, The true way
to strengthen the nervous system is to invi so.ate
the digestive aud assimilative organs upon whose
unobstructed acti m its equilibrium is absolutely de
pendent The daily use of Hostetter's Stomach
BitteI's will do more to brace and soohe the
weakened and irrtated nerves. and induce sound re-
freshing sleep natures grand catholicon,-than al
the so-called nervnes to be found in the pharmaco
peia or ont of it. wneglassful of the Btters
should be taken before each meal,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
HAVE OUR BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
FAILED /?
THE BRIDGE WAS TO BE DONE
THE LAST WEEK IN OCTOBER.
Nothing Heard from Them since Row
23d,

T. B. White & Son, of New Brighton,
Pa. were awarded the contract for building
the iron bridge for this city at Rock river,
and to complete the same by the last week
in October. An ARGUS reporter endeav-
ored to find the contract to-day, but the
city clerk said the city attorney had it, and
the city attorney said he had never seen it
since he wrote it, Who is security for its
performance, if anybody. we can not say,
We think the council gave the contractors
an extension on account of their being dis
appointed in procuring iron. But some
thing must soon be done or the temporary
bridge will be carried away by rising wa e..
The last heard from the contractors was
the following
New BRIGHTON, Pa, Nov. 23d 1875.
S. Z. Cooke, ESQ.,, Rock island ILL.,,
Dear Sr::-The iron for your bridge will
be shipped in Monday next, and the men
will Immediately follow. What we wish to
know is if the iron is shipped in care of
the city authorities whether it can be ar
ranged that you will pay freight, which will
amour! to about $3.50? An early reply will
oblige, Your respectfully,
T. B. WHITE & Son.
The council voted the money TO pay the
freight, but not word has Eeen heard Of
iron or contractors since.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
Ugly Questions,

20 the Argus.
Please allow an humble taxpayer to ask
why our immaculate water board permits
some people to use water without pay, while
others are required to pay promptly?
Why public coal and public officers and
public works are used for private purposes,
without pay?
| don't know whether Boynton is superin-
tendent or not-the Mayor and some of
the Aldermen disagree about that, and no
judicial decision has been had. But wheth-
er sBoynton is superintendent or not.
would like to know by what authority he
takes jobs to clean out privies? The other
night, with fire pressure and the city
hose, be was at this business. Who got
the pay for the job? Ii we have public
scavenger. let the whole town have the use
him-not a favored few.
The iniquity of that incompetent water
works concern has never. in my opinion,
been exposed. Nearly every dollar expend-
ed by the street commissioner this season
was in consequence of digging up the water
pipes. Let US see if the board will add il
to the cost of relaying the pipes in conse-
quence oftneir blunder. Nearly the whole
street work should be added to the water
works account this year.
FAIR PLAY,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Merchants Gargling Oil has won for
itself u worldwide reputation as liniment.
useful in rheumatism, sprains, brusis.
burns: scalds, &c. This preparation was
first manufactured in 1888, and since then
has steadily grown into the favor aud con
idence of the people. The long term Of
years during which it has constantly been
brought to the notice Of the public, together
with its immense sale, give evidence of an
inherent value (Which cannot be doubted.
An objection to its use-that of staining,
the skin, has been entirely removed, SO
that it now leaves DO stain whatever All.
though called Family OiT' and pre-
pared Intentionally for human flesh, it
answers as we'll for beasts; and will be
found one of the best remedies for all
purposes, where IMMINENT is required, that
has ever been CONFERENCE.-The
Druggist" Neao Lebanon, " Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
Good Sense

The Chicago Journal, referring to the
recent Methodist nomination of Grant for
third term, says:
We question the propliety of any
religious or sectarian body thus putting
itself forward as champion of any can
didate or political party Suppose a
meeting of Catholics, as such, should
give public expression in faver of Gen
eral Sherman for President; or suppose
meeting of 1sraelites. as such, should
take open ground in favor of August
Belmont; or suppose a meeting of in
tidels, as such, should openly push for
ward Colonel Robert G. lngersoll-what
would our Boston Methodist brethren
say or do about it? Would they not give
vent to their righteous indignation without
stint or measured
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
NOTES II Ere AND THERE.

Yesterday. John Sinnatt, tie p or
draymah who was fined $l00 fer not have
ing license, paid the casts in the suit and
promised TO take ont license to-day.
The Davenport De- DeDsohrut says
that Robert Poole. travelling salesman for
Van patten 4 Marks. is missing He left
Davenport on the 20th OF November. for
trip along the main line CT the d. s. St. ?.
r. R., aud since then has MT been heard
from.
The result of the postofhee derart
ments business for the year is as follows:
Receipts. $26, GIL ,2lS: expenditures. $33,-
1906; deficiency, $6,940,o9l. The in-
crease of receipts over the previous year
is $299, 344; the increase of expenditures,
$l,4S4,S9 The estimated deficiency for
the current year is 49, 602.
MIR. David Little, one of the heavy
cattle feeders of Presumption, Is miles
south of this city, sold, in Chicago. last
week, SO head of steers averaging LOLA
TBS each.o total weight of 1873, 962 TBS, at
1915 per hundred, amounting TO $9.042.-
43. This. with car load of hogs he took
along, made him up the neat sum of $780,
900 cash in hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
FORMAL OPENING OF THE NEW
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.
a PLEASANT PARTY AND BALL.
One Of the 1897 Me- There.
An Elegant Supper and a Jolly Time.

An Elegant Supper and Jolly Time.
The Rock Island House opening ball
last night, was success. The attendance
was not as large as expected. on account
of the inciemency of the weather, yet still
there was good turnout and in all very
select party, only those with invitations
being admitted. The elegantly furnished
parlors were thrown open to the party and
the dancing was done 10 the large and
spacious dining room. Ih the carving
room were long tables covered with rich,
new silver service, handsome boquets, and
Il banquet that would have graced royal
household. These tables were kept ar
ranged during the entire evening, so that
the dancers could partake of refreshments
at any time, this feature of the enter
tairment being something new and very
acceptable. Biehls band furnished the
music. Among the incidents containing a
little of history was the presence of Samuel
Bowles, of Bowlesville. who was present
at the bear dance given at the opening Of
the old Rock Island House in 1887, Mr.,
Isaac Negus, the builder of the house was
also present, and, with Mr. Bowies, tripped
toe as light as the youngest, in one Of
the old contra-dances. The way they
stepped it out told that these old boys had
been no strangers to the sound Of the
violin some forty or fifty years ago. The
party closed at seasonable hour and wa.
voted a success by all present.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
CITY.
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. N. 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, 1875-12-08
The Parson who Murdered Mary Pom
eroy finds a Home in Illinois,

We presume that people who read news
papers have not forgotten certain Pres
byterian parson, in Jersey City, n. j.,
named Glendenning, who seduced, ruined
and murdered Mary Pomeroy and was
whitewashed by his church. Mary Pome-
roy was the organist of his church, and
u member of the same. She was murder
ed by abortion, and she and her babe were
buried in the same grave. Of course
Glendenning denied the charge, but the
ecclesiastical tribunal before which he was
brought found sufficient proof to justify his
suspension from the ministry for certain
length of timc-we believe year was the
period fixed. In spite of this prohibition
Mr.. Glendelning appeared in the Jersey
City pulpit on several occasions immediate
ly after, and avowed his intention of living
down the scandal But there are some
scandals which cannot be conveniently dis
posed of in this way, and the destroyer Of
poor Mary Pomeroy gradually withdrew
himself from the popular gaze, and-it was
supposed-would re-appear no more in an
official capacity.
While the matter stood thus, a congre
cation in Henry, Illinois, in Marshall ccuu-
ty, on the Illinois river, found itself with>
out minister and though we presume
there are at least five thousand gentlemen
of the sacred profession out of employ
irent. AMI the vast majority Of them with
clean characters, the Henry people pitched
upo1 Glendenning as the most proper
person for their purposes, and he
was duly installed. A telegram was sent
off to tie Chicago papers extolling his first
sermon and saying that his prayers were
the most eloquent ever delivered to any
audience Many preachers do address
their prayers that way. The Chicago
Times referring to the fact that Mary Pom
cry. in her dying moments, declared thai
tiIenIenu:ng was the father Of her dead
babe and her murderer, says;
Milking all allowance for the possibility that
Miss Pomeroy did not know what she was talking
abou t,such incidents the continuance of Gleden
ming in the ministry, while there are hundreds o.
men free from suspicion as well as above repro4c.I
who seeking pulpits, will perhaps help his broth
preachers litl in their constant efforts to
derstand and explain why the number of reguia
attendants at church is steadily diminishing
And now comes the following Telegram
HENRY, H., Dec. 6,-The organization of con
gregational church is contemplated here, 1arg
number of Presbyterians having seceeded from taei
, church since the Session has employed John S
! Gendennng, of Jersey City, to preach for them
Several hundred dollars have already been subecrib
ed for minister.
: We trust that it will become too hct il
Illinois for the murderer of Mary Pomero.
to remain within its bounds.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

FULL MEASURE While DR.. Prices
True FlavoriDg Extracts are full measure
other extracts are short nearly one-half
what they are said to contain, arranged to
look large to deceive the consumer The
most of the so-called two ounce favoring
extracts hold but one and one quarter
ounces, the four ounce less than three
ounces. while DR.. Prices are full measure
just as represented, strong and pure. One
trial will prove that the bottles hold one
half more than others purporting to be the
same size, and the extracts are of strong
est and most natural favor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

The new band is progressing finely, and
expects to be able to appear in public
shortly,
Business is fat and the merchants are
unhappy. Trade never was more de-
pressed than now.
The board of directors OF Riverside
cemetery meet in regular monthly session
on Monday evening.
Tickets for the home concert tomorrow
evening are selling RAPIDLY and indications
point to full house upon the occasion of
the first public performance of the Moline
Musical Society.
Why don't our city authorities put down
the new sidewalk on Wells st. east of Rod.
mon avenue? The ordinance has been
passed and is now in force providing for
laying the same, and should be enforced.
At present it is absolutely dangerous for
pedestrians and unless our authorities give
the matter immediate attention, suit for
damages may occur at any time. There
is gross negligence somewhere.
The Turner's Fair,
Timm's Hall will be handsomely decor
ated on Dec. lth and 18th, the occasion of
the Turner'S fair. As yet the exact ar
rangement ofsthe various departments has
not been determined but will be on Friday.
| The committee having the matter in charge
have employed Mr. Holland, of Davenport,
to decorate and properly classify the de,
partments, and from his knowledge Of such
affairs he will no doubt, attend TO the details
in a manner both artistic and satisfactory
AS soon as the hall is properly arranged
The ARGUS will give its readers the pro-
| gramIe.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-Read if
you prize your health. and use, or conten-
plate using any article for restoring or
dressing the hair; avoid the numerous
hair pre- perations made from lead, sulphur
and other metallic Eoisons, and send for
pamphlet how to detect them, and which
accompanies the Egyptian Hair Coloring
which is the only safe and effectual article
used. No sediment--no poisons-no stains
is not dye.
Geo, Wm. Southwick, proprietor, New
York, p. o. Box lSS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

The cures made every uay Dv Freligh's
Remedy are really wonderful. Magic 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 OF Rheumatism, send
at once for bottle and try it. Druggists
generally sell it,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

MOTHER, would you cause your child
to look bright cheerful and happy? If so
give the child a few of Van Deuser'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, 1875-12-08

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,-if you are
suffering with cough, cold, hoarsness,
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. 1t
has been tested by thousands, 1t never
fails Our dealers all keep it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

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
aud irritate the exterior surface. Burd-
sail arnica liniment, though penetrating,
mild, emolIient and soothing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

kIDDER's AsTHAMA 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 inhaiing a de-
lishtiui perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stoweil i Co. Charleston. Mass 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

A literary gentleman writes: Renne' 5
Pain Killing Magic Oil is my panacea for
all of my ills for which it is adaptea. |
cannot keep house without it. 1T works
like charm for curing collie, cranp,
cholera morbus, headache, bruises. Try
it, Reader.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Who may Marry, who not; WHY?
These important questions answerehia
DIR. WHiTTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent scaled for
so cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
POLICE COURT.
Before E. c.Cropper, Police Magistrate

John Corbit, from Paterson, N. j. was
taken to Jail last night by Marshal Halves,
he being drunk and having broken a win
dow in Gottleib Hoch's saloon, on Washing
ton street. This morning he was fined S.
and costs, but having no money the Mar
shall bounced him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

The Moline editor of The ARGUS has his Office and
headquarters at the Phoenix Hotel, Subscribers
served by carriers, every evening, furnishing the
latest Geographic reports and markets, and local
news Orders promptly and carefully executed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
G A M PHI ORIN
The great discovery for
The Relief of Pain!

II Immediately relieves, and is a sure cure for
RHEuMATIsM and all EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
CAMPHoRINE has relieved Thousands Of cases Of
Sprains, Bruises and STUFF Joints Il is unrivallcd as
cure for Sore Throat Pains in the Back, Chest
and Limbs, Chilblains Burns and Scalds, Frosted
Feet, Catarrh, etc.
II has pleasant and refreshing odor and will
not grease or stain the most delicate fabric, which
makes II a LUXURY in every family. Price - cents
per bottle. For sale by K, Breuncrt, Emil KGhlvr
and John Bengston.
REUBEN HoYT, Prop, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues Of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicateiy soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoui, St.Louis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, AID
Benscr & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

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, 1875-12-08

GENTLEAIEN.-Before buying your wife
a Christmas present, see those very fine
shawls at McKee's bankrupt store, Daven.
port. A $T5 shawl for $55. 7-d3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Orders for Printing or Book Binding will
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
NERVOUS nERILITr.

A depressed, irritable state Of mind
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
biiitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 2s.
1t tones up the system, arrests dischA. , dispels
the mental gloom and despondene. M rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is perrectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for a package
OF i've boxes and a large e. vial of powder, which
Is important in DID, serious cases; or 81 Der single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE co,
No. 6S9 BROADWAY, II. Y.
- Sea large advertisement
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
7 A. M. 2ss above zero 70 NJ 26o above ger,
A. NJ. 26o " 3P. N. 29o -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cnres sick head ache.

ASK for Prussing's White Wine Vine
gar warranted pure. wholesome and pala-
table.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
RaaA Estate Sales.

VIM. Mill and wife to Andrew J, Bell
the S. E. fri of section 33, township IS
range l W.-MGline.-- 81,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

All kinds of sewing machines repaired
at the Boston Bazaar. 22-d&wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
Ale and Porter.
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL
- Always soft nd ready for use without a dish
L. will do more work with less labor and expense
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
s'TovE POLISH ever Produced. stove can he dress
ed ON delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

Stop that distressing cold with a bottle
Of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists 10 Rock Hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA b ao:K ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND d PACIFIC 3. q.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 30 q. m. 4:15 p, m. and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west rs above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At6:3Oa m; 9:55 a. m, and 500 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

We guarantee that each is klnGie piece of wood,
and will pay % kHndre dollars TO the first person
who VIII etccI in either heart or arrow an artid-
cial seam or joint of any kind. The above myst nv
packed in n, At box will be mailed On receipt II
80 cents.
MILTON BRADLEY & CO.,
Springfield. Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08
and now comes the folloHing tellepram

gregational church is contemplated here, large
number of Presbyerians having seceeded from taeil
church since the Session has employed John s
Glendenning, of Jersey City, to preach for them
Several hundred dollars have already been subscrb
ed for minister.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-08

We trust that it will become too hct in
Illinois for the murderer of Mary Pomeroy
to remain within it's bounds.