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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
A.Hsalth Yielding stimulant,

It is suicide for man to drink ordinary liquor
when he feels week to enable him to perform work
in hand. Thr fatigue which labor produces is in
creased tsn fold by the debilaton resction Of the
stimulants of commerce, SO that the temporary in
vgoratin is purchased at feerful cost to health.
stimulant n order to impart healthful energy,
should be medicaled. The reason that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters ere SO wonderful eficacious as a
restorative and preventivs that alcoholic basis
of pure Old Rye is mingled with vegetable aonics
and Alternatives which are the most potent known
to medical botanists. Theip immediate or stimu
lative effect is 10 the dormant energies, and
thei1 subsequent opera ion is to permanently nvig
crate, through the medium of restored digestion
and secretion the various organs of the hofv, sFs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Another swindler.
From the Davenport Democrat


There is a fellow in this city at present,
to the name of G. M.Smith who
pretends to be the general agent for a
magazine called ''Vickery's Fireside Visi-
tor, who is soliciting subscriptions for that
periodical, and giving, as an inducement.
a cheap chrome to subscribers. That the
fellow is swindle, will be seen by the fol-
lowing letter, received by gentleman in
this city this morning:
DEAR SIR:-I am informed that man,
calling himself G. NJ. Smith is in your
city. a general agent for Vickery's Fire
side Visitor. He hires agents in all the
towns he goes to, and then delivers chro-
mo. collects the money, tells them how
soon they may look for the paper. and
then is off, and leaves the responsibility
on the sub agent, who has to bear the in
suits of his evil doing, as there Is only one
in dozen who ever sees the first paper
He has done this little game. 10 Memphis
Mo-, Alexandria, Mo-. also Warsaw, Ills.
and as far as can hear from, numerous
other towns, Now. if you see fit to motif.
the citizens of your place, hand it to SOM
Lof your papers, and put an end to this vic
Thinning people. 1t is six weeks that tn
paper has been due here, and his sa
Eagent dare hardly step en- the street;
you should enquire of any Of these places
you will end things as stated. writ
this chiefly to warn your agents that the
may escape the unpleasant dilemma.
w. w. TAYLOR.
| Warsaw, Ills, Sept, 10th, 1875.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
A COMPLAINT Book.

The mayor receives great many anony-
nous complaints on various subjects and
against various officers. Of course he can
not take notice of such complaints for he
has no witness, no evidence to substantiate
the complaint. People who have griev'
ances to lay before him should not seek to-
shirk responsibility for their acts; they
should not ask the mayor to father their
complaints, but should make their COM
plants In writing, sign their names to
them, and furnish the mayor proof OF the
charge. Then he has something to act on.
1t is not his business to go smelling around
in search of something. 1t is his business
to act upon all complaints, when furnished
with facts and proof, and the name Of
some responsible citizen as complainant.
The people who write anonymous letters
of complaint are generally people who are
afraid Of the consequences Of their owr
acts and want somebody to stand out il
public and take blows they ought to re
ceive, while they hide behind some corner
of building to witness the fight which
they ought to father.
The mayor should open complain
book at the city clerks Office, and requir
all people who ask his aid in redressinI
their grievances to make their complaint
publicly, in writing. in that book, and sig
them, in order that all may know VIII
makes the complaint and where the proc
of the charges can be found.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

''Arnica Montana or Mountain Arnica,
know also as 'sLeopards Bane," and in
some parts of Europe as Mountain To
bacco, u contains a peculiarly searching
Volatile Oil, an aromatic gum or resin of
extraordinary healing properties, and q
rare alkaloid, unlike any other known to
chemistry, which has an Immediate and
most marvellous effect in preventing and
relieving pain. In Burdsall's Arnica Lin
iment, the three powerful sanative ele-
ments of this marvellous plant are com
bined and intensified, and.the balsomic ac-
ton is increased by the addition of other
botanical agents that tend to invigorate
the absorbent vessels of the skin and Aeshy
! fibre. s-.a3tr =.eg-rf Nr-a l-.sy{<.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Mayor Davenport, who has been con-
fined to his house by ague for the past
week was at the council room this fore
noon, and afterwards at his post as presi'
dent of the Peoples National Bank.
A dispatch received in this city this
forenoon from New York says that Mr.. j.
H. Adler, of the firm of Kohn 4 Adler, Of
this city, arrived there this morning from
Europe, where he has been on visit with
his family. They will probably be hom'
Saturday night. sE q
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
POSITIVE CLOSING OUT sALE.-A. BAN

POSITIVE CLOSING OUT SALE.-A. Bam-
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 rare chance for
persons who want goods cheap. The stock
is large and he says it must 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 lis yet complete
Any person. wishing to purchase the en-.
tire stock will do we'll to call on Mr.. BAN
berger, las he offers to close the whole stock
to any one who means business.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
The Union Square Suit,

The suit of Bracket & Waite against
the city, setting up a claim to portion of
Union square, will be tried in the U. s.
court at Chicago, next month.
The suit was commenced several years
before the great fire in Chicago, in the
name of one John Ruch, of Davenport,
against the city of Rock Island, to obtain
possession of three-eights ~ Of the square.
Ruch claims to be the owner of convey
ances from the heirs Of Jonah Fl. Case.
The square is situated III Spencer u
Cases Addition to this city, and John W.
Spencer and Jonah II. Case we're the orig
inal proprietors of the Addition.
The city's defense to the suit is that
Spencer & Case, at the time Of the laying
out of the Addition, dedicated that square
to public use. Judge Spencer makes no
claim to any interest in it, and long since
made conveyance to the city in order to
put the matter beyond question so far as
he or his heirs are concerned.
A large number of dispositions were tax
en- in the case 10 the summer Of 1869, and
during the year previous to the Chicago
fire trial was had in the circuit court o.
the United States, before Judge Drum
mond, which resulted in verdict ant
judgement for the city. The plaintiff
awaited himself of the right given by tn
statute, and had the suit docketed for
new trial.
When the great fire occurred, whicl
burned up the entire record in this case
among other dispositions taken in behalf Q
: the city were those of Capt. Henry Powar
and Mr.. Hibberd Moore, both of whom ar
now deceased. I
City Attorney Gest has been industrious
" engaged in restoring the lost testimony
and securing new testimony in regard
0 the rights of the city, and we are glad
a learn that he has succeeded inrestorlng th
i lost testimony, and securing good deal
t new and important additional testimon.
!. so that, if the city succeeded in the torme
y Crlal, LLeT6 OuSHt uOt W OO q NouSS SS0N
+ success now, with the additional testimon.
q The general purport of the the test
mony taken by Mr.. Gest is that Mr.. Gas
], always declared that the square was II
II public use; that in making sales OF 10
. fronting on the square he demanded ar
, obtained higher prices for them for tn
" reason; that no taxes have ever been asse
d sed on the square. That it has always be-
y in the city's possession and control
le shown by acts Of the city IN building
r. school house upon it, during the life tin
:, Of Jonah Case; in building and keeping
=. repair sidewalks around 1t; planting tire
fy within it; quarryiug rock from It; flii
ne the holes in it; using it for dumpi
10 ground in order to raise it to grade, 4
ne &c.
70 9s No man in Rock Island who is cow
IS. SAINT with the facts in the case has Q
tie doubt whatever about the right of the c
ey to the whole square.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

INDIGEsTIBLE BREAD.--The reason
why those baking powders in the market
adulterated with alum, chalk, and other
substances make bread and biscuits very
iudigestiblq, is because they harden the
gluten of the wheat and render it less
soluble. Now this not the case with DR..
Prices Cream Baking powder; its purity
and perfect combination enables it to
render all articles easy of digestion, besides
preserving their natural taste. Those who
nave not should test them, as also his True
Flavoring Extracts, so pure, and delicious.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at The ARGUS OFFICE.
excursion Rates on the Peoria b

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. 9 to October 2; to
Cincinnati and return $3.50 good during
the exposition, open viz; from Sept. 8 to
Oct. 8; to Louisville and return, also good
during the exposition from Sept. l to Oct
l6, 1885.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Lost,

A brown, or liver colored, setter
dog, named Butler" had on a 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 personal
favor by returning the same to
J, S. DRAKE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Mitchell & Parsons have just opened a
new lot of those two button kids, at only
one dollar pair. Also full assortment
of Harris's seamless kid gloves, with one,
two and three buttons; new fall prints,
brown and black muslins, etc. Also
Springfield shrunk fannels. and a full line
of Amana fannels and yarns at very low
prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

The cures made every day by 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 or Rheumatism, send
at once for bottle and try it. Druggists
generally sell it. -.-..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Cramps in the stomach aud bowels, collie
pains with children or older people, is at
once relieved by using Renne's Magic Oil
with molasses and water. This Pain-Kill-
ing Magic Oil is first-rate doctor in the
family. and is sold by your merchant and
druggist.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting 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 patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling q de-
lighttul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell u Go. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Ladies, do you want handsome com
plexion? Of course you all do. Well,
then send for box of A. j. Pozzoni 2
"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 E. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, G. Speidel, and Benser Il Thorn
as. Rock Island l1-14dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

How REFRESHING are the April 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
danger of taking cold from exposure to the
weather. Goes cough Balsam is the best
for coughs and colds and sore throat and
all Pulmonary complaints, while Coe'scDys-
pepsia cure is Invaluable In Dyspepsia, In
digestion, and all diseases of the stomach
and bowels. u
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
TABLE No, LANDS.

It will be observed that, with the excep-
ton Of Bureau, all the counties assessed
property too high, in comparison with
other parts of the state.
A few counties. it seems, undertook to
escape their just proportion OF taxes, by a
small assessment, among which we give
the following:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Card from ]. Heinsfurter, Merchant
Tailor.

I wish to inform my friends in this city
and vicinity that I have just returned
from the East with a fine stock of the
latest styles of merchant tailoring goods.
and those who would like to get nobhy
suit of fall or winter clothes are requested to
give me call. Satisfaction is guaranteed
| also have a splendid new stock of ready.
made clothing, gents furnishing goods
ETC., which will sell as cheap, or cheaper
than any of my competitors.
/. HEINsFURTER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
lish 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, 1875-09-22

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
EQUALIZATION.
TABLES SHOWING THE WORK OF
THE STATE BOARD.
Assessed Value of LANDS, Personal
Property, and Town and City
Lots, in Illinois.

Under the above headings the Chicago
Tribune publishes the work of the state
board of equalization, by congressional
districts, for the whole state. The limits
of our paper preclude US from publishing
the whole. but we give the tables for our
congressional district, as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Fresh oysters, in different styles, and
hot tea and coffee, at Leonard Drube's
confectionery, on Madison street, opposite
Union SQUARE. l7-deod-2w.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Between 40 and SO counties were raised,
but Bureau is raised the most of any
Bureau undertook to be little too smart
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ, see above ro12 N. &c above zero
A. NJ. $50 3P. n. To
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Orders for Printing or Book Binding will
be executed at THE ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. tt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

FoR RENT.-A fine store in Star Block.
Enquire of Thos, E. SCHNEIDER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Northwestern
Jacksonville Female Academy,
JACKSONVILLE,

JACKSONVILLE. ...............lL ILL.
THE oldest institution in Illinois for the educa.
] ton of young ladies. Preparatory and Collegi-
ate courses of stndy complete. Superior adyantA-
ges for NJ usic and Painting. Send for catalogue.
E. F. BULLARD, President.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See DIR. Whittier's advertisement IN an
other column. SfkF Aste

Prussing's celebrated White Wine Vine
gar has been before the public twenty-sev-
en- years
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Blank Books Of every variety and
style ruled Land bound to order at The
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Found, during fair week, at the depot
FIVE small keys. At this Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
Chicago Ladies' Seminary.

Is and II Sheldon St.. near Washington,
CHICAGO. ...........................IL ILLS
OPENS TWELFTH YEAR SEPTEMBER 14rH.
~ Full course of study, able teachers, and
thorough work. A third large building was erect
ed last year containing beautiful assembly hall,
music and class rooms. special inducements to
boarders, MISS GREGG, Principal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22

Legal Blanks, Of all kinds for sale at
TIE ARGUS OFFICE,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
The Waather--To-DaY.

Attend the night school.
PROF. FREY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
CITY.

Attend the night school at the Business
College. PROF. FREY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-22
EDUCATIONAL.
ACADEMY OF VISITATION,


THIS INSTITUTION WILL COMMENCE ITS
] FortY-foulth Annual Session on MONDAY, SEPT,
18th, 1875. For catalogues address DIRECTREss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
NATIONAL RAILROAD CONVENTION.

NATIONAL hhIIhOhD UNIV I'm f'-N'
GEN. SHERMAN GREETs BEAUREGARD AND JOHN
SION ON THE sTAGE-THE AUDIENCE DIsAPPRONE
OF JEFFERSON DAVIS GOING on THE PLATFORM
THE CONVENTION ORGANIZES
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 23.-The National Railroad
Convention was called order at IL O'Clock this morn
ing by Col Jas j. Broadhead Chairman of the EXecu-
tive Committee Dr. W. c. Elliot offered prayer, after
which Col BrOadbead read the call under which the Con
yenon assembled and stated the objects OF the C0nYen-
ton He said delegates present from - states ana
Territories, composed of men OF science engineers
farmers mechanics and merchants, thoroughly repre-
sentative Of the various interests of their respective
communities He then read the bill granting a charter
Inv Congress TO the Texas Pacific Railroad Company,
and gave some statistics OF the working OF that part OF
the road now finished, describing the country through
which the proposed line is 10 rum and drew comparisons
between that and the Northern route quite laVorape 10
the former.
Mayor Britton then welcomed the Convention to IT.
Louis and rendered them the hospitality Of the city III
brief and graceful speech Gen Anderson OF Richmond
was elected temporary Chairman, and L. l." Waiordge
and D. H. MacAdams OF ST. Louis Secretaries.
At this point Gen Joseph E. Johnston. in response TO
general request. took seat on the PLATFORM ana was
greeted cordially by Gen. sherman who advanced ana
shook hands with him very heartily amid the greatest
applause from all parts Of the house Gen. Beauregard
was then called up and received in the same warm
and friendly manner jefferson Davis was also invited
forward in Difference to some disapprova which wac
manifested on part of several delegates he declined
Tie Convention then adjourned for an hour to visit the
Merchants Exchange rooms the Chamber Of Com
nerce Building
Upon the reassembling Of the Convention the Commit
tee on Credentials reported delegates present from 20
States and Territories. The report wac adopted The
Committee Permanent Organization reported the FOL
lowing officers President, Judge Stanley Matthews OF
CIDcinnati President Gen William Preston OF Ken
q. col n Inn
cia Reporter L. L. Walbridge of St Louis; sergeantat-
Arms Major J. L. D. Coustins Of 81: Louis A supple
mental report also made naming hve gehilcm from
each State IA sdrnts and one as Assistant Stcfe
tary Both reports were adopted e..
Iudce Matthews and Gen Preston, On taxing thef
respective seats made strong and eloquent speeches ~
favor of the objects Of the Convention ana the cosnc
tion of the proposed ransContnent road which were
received with hearty applause - 49,. , 49,
A Committee of ten from each State was appointed on
business and resolutions and on motion II was agreed
that ali resolutions offered should he referred to that
Commtee without debate. Resolutions were then IN
troduced bv the California, Tennessee, Kansas, and
uth Carolina delegations, which were referred under
the rule and the Convention adjourned until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
CORONER's CASES.

Yesterday an inquest was held on the body Of
Mary Gul,rap age So She admitted Bellevue Hos
Dit on sept l5 Thursday DR. Van Vorst performed an
operation upon her directed the Charlotte
Cooling dose Of the United states solution o.
morphine The nurse mistake got Megendres solution
Of morphne which IL 10 times strong the other Tho
patient took OF this solution, and died In few hours
The ury agreed death due to overdose OF
phine by eareessness In having medicines OF dan
gerous character put In bottles not properly labeled and
recommended certain precautions
Coroner Kessle yesterday held inqGess the bodies OF
Carl Nsch died from fracture OF the skull received by
falling CON aud II Martin Ford, boy who run
accidental death.
Kessler held inquest yesterday afternoon, Oh the
body Of John H. Inslee who died on Nov. g. On Aug Mr.
Wilson's livery stable In West Twenty eighth.
10 hire team There he met two men, Michael and MIR
tina Lennon with whom he twice went TO Hughoss liquor
saoan No 25j West Twenty eighth ST. Iughes 10 ihes
that Ia his saloon the second time, with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-24
NEW HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

A meeting was called at the office OF James
Y MARYLAND at No II Cortandtst, yesterday, 10 taAo
measures for the organization OF Horticultural society
A large number OF florists and others present VII
liam Bennett of Flatbush elected Chairman. Inc
Secretary stated that it WAS intended the society
should endeavor promote the general advancement OF
horticulture Two exhibitions would be given annually
at which prizes would be awarded TO competitors Tor
choice selections Of fruits. plants, mowers, etc
aud others IL was decided that those present should
form themselves into society," to De known as inc Scw
three should be appointed to obtain the charter OF ne
defunct organization, called the ew-fork state hort
as members OF the permanent organization. coinmit-
President also to report plan OF action and draft con-
stitution and bylaws The meeting then ADJOURNED
until Dec. Z at . d.