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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
AN IMPORTANT LETTER

from prominent gentleman and resident of Gin
cinnati, Ohio for the past forty years well known
to the book publishers throughout the United
States;
New YORK. Oct. II, 1870.
DIR. DADwAY.-Dear Sir:-I am induced by a
sense OF duty to the suffering to make brief state
ment Of the working Of your medicine on myself.
For several years had been affected with some
trouble in the bladder and urinary organs which
some twelve months ago eliminated In most ter.
ribly affecting disease, which the physicians all
said was prostate structure in the ureIha, also
Inflammation Of the kidneys and bladder, and
gave IL as their opinion that my age-I3 years
would prevent my ever getting radically cured.
had tried a number OF physicians and had taken
large quantity Of medicine, both allopathic and
homeopathic; but had got no relief l had read
of astonishing C1lres having been made by your re-
medos, and some four months ago read notice in
the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post Of cure
having been effected on o person who had long
been suffering as had been. went right of and
got some of each-your Sarsapa-illian Sesolvent,
Ready Relief, and Regulating Pllls-and commen-
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c. w. JAMES, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
LOCAL COLUMN.
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLER

When You or leave the City of NEW YORK,
save annoyaI cs and expense of carriage hire and
stop at the GRAND UNION HOTEL, opposite the
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over $50 elegantly
furnished rooms and is htted up at an expense of
over 500, 900. Elevator steam and all modern i'm
provements. European Plan. The RESTAUR-
ANTS, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are sup
piled with the best the market can furnish. The
cuisine is unsurpassed. Rooms for a single person,
so and 81 per day rich suites for families pro-
portionately low, that visitors to the city and
at the GRAND UNION, than at any other frst-
class Hote- n the city. Stages and Cars pass the
Hotel every minute for all parts of the City.
G. +. & W. d. GARRISON, Managers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
Kidney & Bladder Complaints

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel. Diabetes,
Dropsy, stoppage OF water, incontinence Of urine,
BrighL's disease, albuminuria and in all cases
where there brickdust deposits, the water ia
thick. cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg or threads like white silk, or there is q
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is q pricking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and pain in the
small OF the back and along the loins.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
The Neat HOusekeepers'

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- ALWAYS soft and ready for use without dish.
1t will do more work with less labor and expense,
and give more elegant and lasting lustre, than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soilng it. Manu-
factnred only by 8. F. BROWN & CO, Boston,
Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
DIR. RADWAY'S
Sarsapari!lian ResOIvent

Has made the most Astonishing Cures ::
so quick, so rapid are, the changes the
body undergoes under the influence of
this truly wonderful medicine, that
Every Day an Increase in Flesh and Weight
Is Seen and Felt.
The Great Blood Purifier.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-04-15
m Drops Of Constitution Water
~ THREE TIMES A DAY

CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes, Gravel, Gleet.
Brick-dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints a Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver,
Palpitation of the Heart.
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National Republican., 1875-11-19
A FREE BRIDGE.
Meeting of Residents of esorgstcu

1eetluE ol 6e3ioeute uI ueoIkeIcWn'
At q meeting Of citizens Of Georgetown, at the
rooms Of the Merchants Exchange, In that city,
yesterday morning, for the purpose Of conferring
with o COMMITTEES OF citizens Of Alexandria and
Fairfax counties, 10 Virginia, with referencsto
petitioBing Congress for an appropriation TO build
free bridge ever the Potomsc at some point at
or near Georgetown, Mr.. A. II. Kerr was called
to the chair, and Mr.. F. L. Moore acted IS Sec
A statement was submitted BY Mr. r. P. Lacey,
Of the committee from Virginia, OF an estimate
made for an iron bridge to be constructed with
draw OF seventy-fve feet, from the foot Of High
street TO Analostan island, at cost Of el3l.C00
Mr. W. II. Tenney stated that the people OF
Georgetown would under no circumstances con-
sent 70 have bridge located at the foot Of High
street. as that point was In the middle Of the bar
Dor, and suggested that the bridge be located at
the foot Of Washington street He was in favor
Of bridge to be two stories high-the upper por-
tion for railway purposes and the lower for car.
effort to establish q bridge at the point named BY
him he had syery reason to believe would oe sec.
onded by tho authorities OF the Baltimore and
MI. Lacey, on the part OF the Virginia commit
tees, stated that thepeople Of Virginia were per.
fectly willing to leave the question as 70 the point
OF location Of the bridge 70 the people OF George
town. An that the people Of the adjoining coun-
ties on the other side Of the river wanted was
proper means Of access TO the cities OfGeOrgsto"n
MI f. L Moore was opposed to the location Of
Of its being built ut the Three Sisters.
The meeting was then adjourned until next
Tuesday,
National Republican., 1875-11-19
TOURNAMENT.

A Pleasant Day at wilson's Station.
The tournament and festival held st Wilson's
station, on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad,
for the benefit OF st. Matthews p. E. church at
that place, was quite 9 success. Captain Edward
Magruder was marshal and his aids were Messrs.
E. Wilson and J. McGreEory. The judges were
O. White and W. H. Csrteus, and the Hon. W. /.
Hill orator. The knights who entered the con-
test were: Freeman Hyatte, Knight Of Montgom-
ery: James Smith, Knight Of Poolesviile; L. IL.
Magruder, Knight Of Hard Bargain; w. p. Ma
rruder, knight Of South Washington; q. O.
White, knight Of Varney; W. Brooks, knight Of
Carroll; J. W. welsnsr, Knight Of CapIlIar:
Amer the tourney Mr., Q. Q. White, the successful
knight, crowned Miss Mary Brooks Queen OF
Love and Beauty, MIR. Freeman Hyatte crowned
Miss Julia Magruder frst Maid Of Honor, Mr.. j.
F. Smith crowned Miss Lille Magruder second
Maid of Honor, and Mr.. w. Brooks crowned Miss
v. white as third Maid Of Honor. Among the
ladies present, and who contributed towards
making the affair o success, were Mrs. Captain
Edward, Mrs. T. and Mrs. Lewis Magruder, the
Misses Brooke, White, Msgruder, MoGrsEory,
Stevens and Hyatte. Among the gentlemen not
named were DR.. J. H. Cook, MessrS. Fry, Christ.
man, Bean and Hill. One amusing incident Of
the AFFAIR was the fact OF young gentleman from
the eastern section Of the city missing the train
and having to walk home along the railroad
track.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Tha Theatra Comiaue.
Supreme Court Of the United States.

THURSDAY, NOV. IS, 1875.
esq, Of Des Moines, Iowa, was admitted to prac-
tice as an attorney and counselor Of this court.
No. 49. John Carey ct al, plaintiffs In error, w.
Henry 7. Brown. The argument OF this cause
was continued BY Mr.. Conway Robinson, Of caun-
sci for the plaintiffs In error, and by Mr. T. r.
Durant for the defendant in error, and concluded
BY Mr.. Conway Robinson for the plaintiffs In
error. -
No. 50. Isaac N. Bressler, plaintiff in error, w.
Nelson Maxson ct al. This cause was submitted
on printed arguments by Mr.. Jas. K. Edrall and
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Kilgour, Of counsel for the plaintiff
IN error, and by Mr.. 81. q. Burchard for the de-
fendants in error.
No. 81. The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad
company OF al, appellants, vs.. Ohss. Cromwell
BY Mr.. Geo. G. Wright and Mr.. p. Lowe Of
counsel for the appellants, and by Mr.. John A.
Rogers for the appellee.
No. 81. Rufus K. Sevan, administrator, &c,
appellant, vs.. John Winslov Jones ct al. The
argument Of this cause vas commenced by Mr.. E.
A. DickersoD, of counsel for the appellant
Adjourned till tomorrow ct II o'clock
National Republican., 1875-11-19
The WASHINGTON coNvocAr1oH.
Second DAYS Procsedingi-Relisf Of Families
Of Deceased Clsrgymen.

The Washington eonvocation assembled ct 81.
Johns church yesterday morning for its sscons
and last days session. After divine service the
meeting was called to order BY the dean, Rev,
Meyer Levin.
A proposition was made to the convocation BY
Rev. Dr.. Lewis that the st. Johns hospital and
the EPipdany Church Home be included under
the W..fk Of the convocation.
me proposition was received fsyorably, and
was unanimously adopted By the convocation.
Rev. DR.. Bsnnister, from the conyocation Of
Baltimore, offered 0 statementregarding mission
ary work, and o committee was appointed, con-
sisting Of Rev. Mr.. Watkins General Brown, and
the dean as chairman, 70 confer with Q similar
committee from the Baltimore convocation.
Judge Blair, from the committee appointed to
consider plan for the relief of the families Of de-
ceased clergymen, read . proposition that each
contributor should subscribe the sum Of q at the
start TO be handed TO the treasurer of the conyo-
cation, who is ordered to deliver the same 20 the
heirs Of the first deceased clergyman, after which
an additional sum Of q from each member 10 to
be collected upon the death OF every clergyman.
Considerable discussion followed the statement,
many maintaining that IL would be more ad-
yisable to introduce the subject through the re-
spectlve ministers or the veetry. IL was finally
decided. however, to adopt the former plan; after
which decisionthe statement was accepted.
Amer o few remarks upon the condition Of
Christ church, Prince Georges county, the assem-
bly, adjourned until the next eonvocatfon.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Grand Lodge /. o. 9. T.

On Wednesday night the Grand Lodge OF In.
dependent Order Of Good Templars OF the Dis
trict met ct Morning Star iodge-room, corner Of
Ninth and D streets. The following uamsd Of
hcers were elected for the ensuing year: 9. W.
OF, +. Bolton; @. W. Counselor, W. S.
Stetson; @. W. v. T., MIRA Mary Loury; @. w.
Secretary, Walter Drumnond; q. w. Treasurer,
W. H womersley; Representatiye 70 the Right
Worthy Grand Lodge, Oharies Z Connor.
The annual report Of the condition of the Or
Jurisdiction, except Oriental, No. g which sur
rendered its charter about week since, leaving
less than at the beginning OF the year. Already
new lodge has been instftuted TO take the place
OF Oriental. The new lodge is Clsments, No. s.
flying. The efforts Of the retiring Grand Lodge
officers to build up The Order have been anceasing,
and they were the reel isnts Of many deserved
rounlfmente 1sa- =
National Republican., 1875-11-19
MoUNTPLEAsANT.
LiteraI y and Musical Entertainment-Thanks-
giving-sermon Next Sabbath BY Rev.
p,s,. s..hL;,. .gp..X..

giving-Sermon Next Sabbath BY Rev.
Rufus P. stebbins, ofBoston.
Last Wednesday evening Q delightful entertain
ment was held ct the new hall at Mt. Pleasant,
under the auspices Of the Mt. Pleasant Christian
Association. The committee, of which Mr. E. s..
Peckis chairman, secured q very fine programme,
and an appreciative audience gave frequent
signs Of approval Of the performers and their rem
derirgs. 81.
A SteinWay, kindly donated for the occasion by
Metzerott, was most handsomely handled by
Prof. Bischoff, whose professional ability is now
household word In this city.
Miss Zaidee Jones' whose unaffected presence
is so natural and and sweetly simple, csptivated
the audience before she had won the deserved
encore. She sang ''L'Ardits," }" and "Goat BeIls''
in fine style, and her clear voice was fully appre-
ciated-noticeable particularly for perfect
enuncIation. Miss Annie Story recited "Passing
Ring Tonight" "The Man Without Country
"The Hunting Tower, " "The ride from Ghent TO
Ak" from Browning, together with some humor.
Mifs story appears in the literary field this
season with more commanding presence than
before, and as she has apparently applied herself
she viii undoabtedly be even more sought after
than she was last year. Her many friends are
happy to welcome her again In public.
Messrs. Metzerott and Bischof for their kind
60 happily fuInIIfhg their engagement.
a.TGn WIZ G Psa Mras
Mt. Pleasant, the first divine service the village
has held on that day.
Rufus P. Stebblns, OF Boston, VIII be glad TO
learn that he breaches at the Mt Pleasant haiI.
DIR. Stebbins' sermons in Washington are limited
city people an opportunity Of hearing one more
OF his Well-Wrought dfscourfes.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.

Wanted, woman and boy.
A horse to be had for It's livery.
New books at Warren Ohoate & Co.s.
Unfurnished parlors on X street for rent
Handsomely furnished rooms on street.
National Theatre-OHens, "Oaleb Plummey.'' -
Nicely furnished rooms on Massachusetts ave-
nue..
Two large communicating rooms on street for
rent.
The National Hygienie Institute and dining
rooms.
A new threestory and basement brick house
for sale.
Opening Of a lot of millinery by Mrs. J. e.
Spencer.
Fine stock of boots and shoes at Oummins', on
Seventh street.
New and secondhand furniture at auction By
W. L Wallk Go.
valuable real estate on Eighteenth street for
sale BY Jos. +. Kelley.
Notice Of application for LAND scrip, in lien Of
Virginia land warrants.
Improved real estate, on Twelfth street, nj
auction, by B. II. Warner.
National Republican., 1875-11-19

TIE plan of dispensing with formal rermous,
and giving the laymen In opportunity to come 10
the front, which has been adopted in the union
meetings at the Calvary Baptist church this
week, has proved complete Saecsss, and Infused
. nsH life into the movement. The large lecture.
room Of the church has been filed every evening
NTH members Of different denominations end
All pastors and people, took part In praying and
speaking % the Gpirit moved. The spirited sing.
Ing of revival songs from HWin1owed Hymps,1
6esn 4 pleasant feature. Tonight Is the last
no0tinx this week.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
The Most Rsmariabls Z. m,dy Ever Dl,coysrsd

BEEsoN's cAPCINE POROUS PLASTER. p
At no time in the bistory or true medicine has
an article appeared us:0E has met with greater
approval and suecez, than Bensen's Capcine
Plaster. why they are preferred to all other
porous plasters is owing to their improved COM
position; they act instantsneousIy, cure speedily
and effectually.
Physicians and the general public who acknoTl-
edge the great benefits derived from the use of
the ordinary porous plaster, however, maintain
that their action u not sufficiently prompt re-
effect cure. Benson's Capcine Plaster over
comes this difhculty by accomplishing In tew
hours that which 1t takes any other plaster as
many days.
Although recent discovery, Capclne has been
thoroughly tested by physicians, and in each In
safe, certain and thoroughly eficacious remedy
ever discovered.
Incorporating Capcins In an improved Porous
Plaster has been accomplished after repeated So
Hcitations from the medical fraternity, and Is
now prescribed BY them with unprecedented sue
born colds, kidney complaints ard all diseases
for which porous plaster has been used.
Its marvellous influence over the circulation
and general effect on the system Is almost incred-
ible; from the moment Of its application TO the
affected part It operates with astonishing yigor-
brings relief ana cures more etfectually than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
II is n genuine pharmaceutical preparation of
the highest order OF merritt its Ingredients are en-
tirely vegetable and free from mineral or metal
poisons. One trial viii convince the most skep-
tieal Of It's superiority over the ordinary porous
relief ask your druggist for Benson's Oapcine
Plastsr. Price, rs cents.
SRABURY & JOHNSON,
Wholesale Agents, New YORK.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
OITY ITEMS.

A FRIRND IN NEED.
Dr. wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry Is friend
indeed. Who has not found it such IN curing
diseases Of the lungs and throat, coughs. colds
and pulmonary afections7 The sick are assured
that the high standard Of excellence on which Its
popularity 10 based will always be maintained by
the proprietors. Fity cents and d bottle; large
bottles much the cheaper.
BKAurIYuL GILT PARLoR PAPER,
IS and 80 cents, and nice window shades for SIX
cents and q each, ready made. Paper hung By
the best workmen, at lowest prices, at Tpbnan's
as Ninth street northwest.
FzuRsror's IvoRY PzARL TOOTH Powpm
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty -hve and MY esnts per bottle.
Jouvzn,s lNoDoRoUs KID-1LovI OLAAnn
viii renovate soiled gloves thoroughly sud
quickly. Twenty -nve cents per bottle.
THonPson's PoMADE OPrTnH fs equal TO The
best French, and but half the price. twenty-five
and ffty cents per bottle.
WELLS sTKzNeTHEEiHa PLAsrzas are the
vsry hast All sold bv drugsista-
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Card.

Mr.. Fassett takes pleasure in making his first
formal announcement 70 the citizens Of the Dis
trict, and TO the many visitors from all parts OF
the United States and the world, that he has
been induced to remove from Chicago, where for
4 period OF twenty-one years he has aided In cul-
tivatipg 0 love Of the beautiful, and open In
Warrington truly cosmopolitan art and photo
1raphfc establishment, where really dne work
IN every branch Of portraiture may be obtained,
from the carte-de-visite 70 the life size portrait
the Metzerott building, e25 Pennsylvenia ave-
nue., and the gallery and studio occupy the entire
upper floor, formerly used By the District govern
ment.
MI. Fassett is now ready to receIYe visitors,
and invites the inspection Of ail lovers snd
patrons OF art.
building, and visitors can see specimens Of her
work st all hours Of the day.
Gallery open from .. m. till p. N. daily, Sun
days exccpted.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Plsaaaut surpr;ae.

Ihs teachers and pupils Of the Murray Univsr-
szlist Sunday school, which meets in Tallnadge
hall called en- m6sse, Gz Wednetdsy evening,
upon Prof George Bancroft, director Of music In
als ssnool took possession Of his house, spent an
; eTs.ekinrly pleasant evening there, and, before
~ci1s Ieit substantial evidence that they eppre-
1'@1e hIr Iabors for the school. The presentation
@eS nra-ie III behalf Of the school By Rev. Alan
- Eelsoy enc Of It's membera and Prql Ban
S-esf rer1o1ded briefly. Prof Ba1cron is well
- .-i1 n az Unlgorsalist sunday school bat
80 st fhe Protestnnt Orphan Asylum and the
firesin Mission. Ct both Of which he s conductor
n fha music
National Republican., 1875-11-19
NarrinRa Linenaas.

The following licenses were issued yesterday ::
Richard II. MeGrudsr andI. Jennie Duckett,
both Of Prince Georges county, Md; James,E
Sebriuy and N. La Rue Ganthain; james A.
earah Jackson; Chas J. Achstetter and lose
DRfne Zehr;AndreW Cole and LuTenta Bankhead:
Alfred Robins son and Rosie Kelly; Frank Harper
and Lucy Ann Smothers; Edward Gasssway and
Nslinda Davis, James Henry and Ann Handy.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Tns sokustzsu Versiu.

The Washington Schuetzen verein met last
aTening at Sengerbund hall. President Simon
Wolf occupied the chair. An amendment to the
eonstitution was adopted combining the Offices Of
fnaneial and recording secretary IN one. An cleo
t&sn for secretary ersned, and NJ H. L. Blout the
Hecoretng secretary, was ele sted to the position
yfoTided for IN the amendment. MaGsrA John Z
foGt, II. L. Blout and George q. walker were
1ppointed committee to take charge Of the fes.
ttvlties Of the Eerein during the coming winter
National Republican., 1875-11-19
AMusEMENrs.
rhs National Thsatrs-John E Owens.

fhs National fhsatrs-John Z. Owens.
Tonight, and for the frst time In several yesrs
In this city, Mr.. Owsns assumes the role OF Csleo
Plummer In the beautiful and touching drama OF
"Dot-n As.ths old Toy Maker Mr.. Ovens Is
without rivalin the world, and he viii intensely
interest the crowded and fashionable house, sure
to be present. The thorough competency OF the
company sustaining MIR. Owens thts week con.
tributes much 20 the eDjoymsnt OF the pA,s11s; 2,
to the excellent impression she made the night
OF her dsbsf, and Is already fayorite. Miss Rose
and her ss:ssu M and elegant are mach
praised. The theatre was crowded 10 everJ part
last night. In fact, Mr.. Owens has never played
more successful engagement IN Washington.
salsbury's Tronbadours.
This company, which viii commence an engage
ment at Ford's opera-house Monday evening next,
is not Q very large one, but the members aretully
equal to the requirements OF their unique enter
tainmsnt The main object is fun In its finest
qualities and most unobJectionablef features. That
object Is fully attained By Mr.. Salsbury and his
talented associates. The principal feature OF the
"PaichWork." The title fully describesit. There
u nothing but innocent fun In the whole enter
tainment, and that fs Just what We want at this
time. -
Mrs. Oates.
As good a Mrs. Oates Comic Opera Troupe
used to be, It is now better, and more complete
than ever. She has added to her repertoire "The
Trial by Jury" comic opera, as laughsble for
its situations 1t is enchanting In music. She Is
playing q tremendous engagement in Baltimore,
and the fame success will follow her here.
The Theatre Comique.
Large houses and continuous applause greet the
talented company at the Comique every night.
The programme affords three hours Of unbroken
fun.
The Avenue Theatre.
variety. Tonight, Mr.. Harris and Miss Florence
have benefit. These deserving people offer a
brilliant bill Of amusement-and are entitled to
bumper.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
willstt q Ruof.

Winter has been kindly holding back It's chilly
embrace. and many imagined that for this year
at least, 1t would pass rs by entirely. The crisp
breezes Of Saturday, however, dispelled that iIu-
sion and now the duty Of all ID 10 prepare to re-
eeiye him. As one Of the principal allies Of our
citizens In these proper endeaycrs are the WELL
known firm Of wfIlett Ruof, Of No. 9o5 Penn
sylyania aYenue, hstters and furriers.
The ladies and children are their especial pro
teges, and for thsm they have secured the hnest
Jarrett and most complete assortment Of fur
WrsppineS ever offered in the city, including
elegant seal skin coats and ssques, uppets ana
for those Of moderate means. Their goods 10 this
line are carefully selected, and are Just what
they represent them to be.
For gentlemen they. offer an sodless variety
Of hats and caps, and the Washtngton man who
does not haYe proper and becoming head-gcaf
this winter VIII not be numbered among thsir
customers. for they can supply any style or taste
SIX hats OF the very latest blocks, feits OF all
sizes and colors, fur and cloth caps, society re-
gAlias, plume and gauntlets, in fact every thing
which q frstclesg establishments Of the kind
should have. Call upon them, Icok over the
stuck NJ HurchnsR
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Peabody Association.

The young gentlemen OF the Peabody Literary
Association propose to give their fourth annual
ball and entertainment at Tallmadge hall on
TharkFgiving evening. The entertainments Of
this association are slUays well conducted and
enjoyable, and those who wish 20 spend q merry
Tlanksgivfng evening should be ct Tallmadge
hall the guests Of the Peabody Association.
National Republican., 1875-11-19
Aeeidsntallv Shot.

About o'clock last evening the tuo-year-old
sen Of Mrs. Eliza Brooks, living on G street, be-
tween Delaware avenue and One-half street, was
seriously injured by the accidental discharge OF q
pistol. with which he was playing. The ball took
eject over the left eye. Or. Brooks was sum-
moned and attended the child.