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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
The Administration and the Cigar
Dealers

In a telegram, sent by the administration
at Washington, dated Nov 8, Mr.. D. D.
Pratt, the commissioner of internal reven-
ue in reply to letter received from the
collector of internal revenue at Cincinnati
announcing the seizure of cigars put up in
tin boxes, says:
''lf the cigars in question are packed in TIN boxes
made whollyO tin and have the manufacturers
name and number of cigars, the district and state
stamped into the tin with die, but done in such
manner that will remain permanently and legibly
impressed thereon, have to recommend that you
release the cigars and allow them to be Sold
And yet, when the die of our cigar
makers was stamped into the wood ''in such
manner that will remain permanently
and legibly impressed" the administration
seized the cigars, and refused the request
of our congressman, Hon. T. j. Hender-
son, to release them, Nobody ever pre-
tended that our dealers had committed or
attempted to commit any fraud on the
revenue. They had paid the taxes in full
on the cigars, and the die showing theit
names. district. and number of cigars was
permanently and legibly impressed into
the wood-.more legible and permanent than
if it had been burned inland yet their
property was forcibly taken and coniscat-
edl No despotic government on earth
ever treated its subjects SO harshly, and
they and their friends will be likely to re-
member the party that did it, every time
they can get at ballot box.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
auyER PACKS A JURY FOR THE
NEWELL CASE.
AND GETS a GOOD LECTURE
FROM KENWORTHy AND
BEARDsLEY,
And Gets Beat in the Case,

The lawyers, and the people generally,
have often remarked on the intelligence of
our county Judge, and declared it impos-
sible to realize his numerous qualifications
FOR that office. It's not often we hear of so
much knowledge being stored in such a
small (legaO head. Some people have
even thought that, when trying case be-
fore his honor. it was the supreme court
and not the county court of Rock Island
county iu which they had asked for justice.
An instance of his honor's ability and
knowledge Of the law is shown in his action
during the John and Susan Newell trial,
just ended. The defense pleaded mot
guilty and jury was called for, but the
persons i'll attendance were not sworn to
answer truthfully when questioned by the
attorneys, as the law requires. The re-
gular panel was soon exhausted, the per-
sons summoned knowing the case would
probably be long and tedious one, did not
like to serve. After the regular panel had
been exhausted the sheriff was instructed
to summon others; which was done, and
still the jury was not full The honorable
court then cast his eagle eye over the
court room, and told The sheriff to sum-
mon certain persons he named among those
present. The defense objected. on the
ground that it was the sheriff's duty to
summon whoever he thought proper.
The court knewwhat it was doing though
and soon got a jury. The de-
tense then challenged the whole jury,
claiming that it was not legal, none o.
them having been sworn to answer truth
fully all questions asked them by the at
torneys or the court, as required 5y law
The court couldn't see it worth a cent
Didn t he know the law? The idea of ;
court being dictated by lawyer! Pre-
posterous! The Major should thave beer
fined for contempt of court, even to thinl
of such thing! The examination Of wit
nesses then began.
When opening the case for the defens
: Mr., Kenworthy commenced reading a lat
opinion from the supreme court, publishes
in the Chicago Times, over which that pa
per had placed several very sensations
headings, Mr.. McElherne objected to tn
reading of the headings. and appealed t
: the court Before the court had chance
t decide the matter Mr.. X. suspicioned tina
, it would be against him, and he CON
= menced, in loud and angry tone, to as
sert his right, as an attorney, to say any
thing or read anything to the jury, Will
, arguing the case, that he thought sprope
I so long as he did not infringe upon tn
| dignity or privileges of the court. FL
closed by saying that, as on officer of tia
t court, he was entitled to some constitution
. al rights-even in the county court c
b. Rock Island county,-and, on the who'll
< gave Mr.. Guyer to understand that alto
: neys had rights as we'll as county judge
! 1t was Just such good ''raking down" q
= Guyer has need for some time.
The case was hotly contested by the al
s torneys for the defense throughout tt
V trial and the verdict of the courts packe
q Jury will answer the rest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

The Mollie Morie case was up before
Justice Kaufman, in Davenport, yester
day, on charge of disturbing the peace
1t will be remembered she was insuted
and abused last Saturday night in her
cigar store, and that she shot one of her
insuiters in the arm. The Gazette says
the justice, on the evidence. could do no
less than fine her 30, with COSTS" and
wants to know what justice was there in
arrestiDg her? Had any citizen defended
his home from intrusion as she did her
little store, no one would have thought of
Furnishing him for it. Now let the men
who entered her cigar store. with the man
who was shot, be arrested and fned."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
POLICE COURT.
Before e. C.cropper, Police Magistrate

George Fitzgerald, who was mentioned
in The ARGUS last evening, was fined SO
and costs for being drunk eand disorderly.
No money. Sent to Jail.
Ed Davis, who stole box of carpen-
ter's tools from Phil Smith, an account OF
which was given in THE ARGUS of last
evening, was fined S. and costs for being
drunk and disorderly, no criminal charge
being entered against him. No money
Sent to Jail,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

LEAF ToBACco.-J. r, Johnston has
Just received forty seven cases or about
ten tons of Connecticut leaf tobacco in ad-
dition to the large stock on hand, His
trade in that line has steadily increased
until it has become necessary to have
more room for the transaction of this
branch of his trade, Consequently he has
rented the adjoining store rooms which
gives him frontage on Market Square Of
forty eight feet and eighty feet deep,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

Worms cause many sleepless lights and
weary days They cause and are the source
of many diseases that we attribute to
other causes. Frequently children are in
low and dull spirits. If mothers will use
Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS they will
see the eyes of their little ones brighten
and their spirits far more cheerful.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

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, 1875-11-11
Q A M PH Il
The great discovery for
The Relief of Pain!

II Immediately relieves, and Is a sure cure for
RHEUNATIsM and all EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
CAMPnoRINE has relieved thousands Of cases Of
Sprains, Bruises aud Sf Joints II is unrvalled as
u cure for Sore Throat, Pains In the Back. Chest
and Limbs, Chilbains, Burns and Scads, Frosted
Feet, Catarrh, etc.
IL has pleasant and refreshing odor, and will
not grease or stain the most delicate fabric, which
makes II aLUxURY in every family. Price 25 cents
per bottle. For sale by Z. Breunert, Emil Kphlcr
and John BengstOn.
REUBEN HoYT, Prop, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answcrclil
DIR. WHITTIER'5 MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, iilustra ted; sent sealed for
80 cts. b} mail. Address 617 st. Charles
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

A fretful and irritable child will often
be soothed and quoted by Laycock's
Worm Killer. 1t regulates the bowels
purifes the system. makes the child healthy
and cheerful. and expels worms thor
oughlyl and completely,-hetter far than
worm candies. and SO pleasant to take that
children love it. Sold everywhere.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

A NEGLECTED COUGH, COLD OR SORE
throat which might be checked bya sim
pie remedy, like ''Broa0n's Bronchial
Troches, - if allowed to progress may ter
inmate seriously.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

Ladies, 10 you want q handsome com
plexion? OF course you al! do. Well,
then send for box of A. J. Pozzoni' S
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
full transparent whiteness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. J. Pozzoni, St.
Louis, Mo, and by f. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, c. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island ll-l4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

THE BALL of Wide Awake hose com-
pany takes place at Turner Hall tomorrow
friday evening. The boys have sold
quite number of tickets and they anticip-
ate good party They extend general
invitation to their friends.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

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, 1875-11-11

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as ip-
Dictated bv thermometer:
"A. NJ. $50 above zero IL NJ $50 above zero
Q A. NJ. 45o - 3P. N. $50 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

"Change and decay all around we see, y
and the wise prepare themselves by taking
a few doses of the renovating Castor OH
Pills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

Stop that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

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, 1875-11-11

JENIToN APPLEs.-Mr. J. Fl. langley
has just received 100 barrels of choice
GAINESVILLE Jeniton apples. Price 1915
per barrel. 5d6t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

A NEW ART. A new method of
ornamentlng has recently beer introduced
to the public called 'Decaicomanie, " or
Transfer Pictures. 1t consists of instantly
transferring pictures which have been
printed on paper in colors, to any article
one may wish to ornament, 4 large class
of the designs, such as Flower and Fruit
pieces, Autumn Leaves, Moss Rosebuds,
terms. Vines, Antique Heads, Cupids, En-
, hiems, Medailions, Landscapes, Animal
Scenes, Nc, are particularly sought after
by ladies Tor ornamenting furniture, work
boxes, vases. lamp shades, flower pots, and
articles of china, glass, wood, silk, Ivory.
marble, plated ware, tinware, &c.
These pictures are designed by the most
skillful European artists, and are printed
on prepared paper in many coiors and
various designs; they may be instantly
transferred to any article So to initiate
the most beautiful painting. The dir
ectlons for transferring are very plain, and
the art is easily acquired, SO that one may
| become al expert even after few hours
practice.
by this process the cheapest articles arc
frequently ornamented with bits of land
scape or floral decoration that could not be
painted by hand without increasing the
the value ofthe article The manufacturers
of these pictures, Messrs. j. L. Patteu
d Co, l62 William Street, New York
will send, postpaid, book of "A pages
giving full instructions in this delightful
art, complete catalogue, and ten specimen
pictures, on receipt of ten cents,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

ASK for Prussing's White Wine Vine
gar; warranted pure, wholesome and pala-
ta hla
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

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, 1875-11-11

Buy Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil Of
the druggist or merchant where you
usually trade. If they are out of it, get
them to order some at once. All the
wholesale druggists kept on their list Of
staple goods, 1t is an excellent remedy to
cure any kind of pain or inflammation.
and is used both externally and internally.
Try. it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

For to-day's Chicago, Milwaukee, St.
Louis aud New York markets, see first
page of The ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
CITY

Two Coat, and one Pants maker wanted
at Casper Volk' s tailor shop,
Illinois street, opposite Union Square, 9 If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

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 a de-
lshtiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell 4 Co Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
The weather--To-Dav,

- Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
The ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Grams Fluid Lightning acts like magic.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

The man or woman who has not heard of
Merchants CARING Oil is poorly posted in
deed. Perhaps no article ever manu-
featured for the cure of man and beast has
done more good, or gained a wider
celebrity than this. 1t is sold the world
over, and wherever it is used there is but
ore opinion in regard to it. and that is the
highest man can bestow. For disease in
cattle and horses it is invaluable. 1t is a
iniment that does up its work speedily
and effectually, and leaves limb and body
sound and healthy, Whole columns might
be written in its praise, without exhausting
its merits, It is manufactured at Lock
port, n. Y, and is sold by all druggists
.-Po"ghkeepsie Nv - Sunday CoMIer
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11

AVERY COMMON QUESTION ANSWERED.
How can ascertain whether lead or
other metallic poisons are in the prepar-
atoms | use for my hair? Answer
Drop some oft on the iodide OF potash;
IF it contains lead it will instantly PRO-
duce yellow color; avoid the article Is
you would veGomous serpent. Now
apply this test to the Egyptian Hair
Coloring, and no such result is produced,
thereby proving it harmless ever any
other article We know that it is the only
safe and eifectual preparation in the
n.arket. No poisons; no stains; is not "a
dye. Geo. VIM. Southwick Proprietor,
New York; 2. 0. box l9S.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
Ale and Porter.
The Neat HOuSekeepers'

CTOYE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL i
- Always soft nd ready fer use without dish
LIZ VII! do more work with less labor and expense.
and give more elegant and lasting lustre man anv
STOVE Polish ever produced. stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiing it, Manu-.
featured only by b. +. BROWN s. CO., Boston,
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-11
Our Improved Police Court.

Following are the police court cases from
Oct. lst to Nov. 10th before Police Magis-
trate A. [. Swander.
Drunk and dsordery.. o.. Observation-Disclosures.
Drunk and helpless ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3
ti2EtiuS'.-..--.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -.
E1SSdllt L
Assault with intent to Kill NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .
Adultery ................ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Wife beating and assault. ........... ...... ..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-11-13

and perjury by members Of his own flock
having the impudcnce TO stand up before
his congregation, and with tears running
down his checks, TO say that he is not going
TO reply to the accusation because CHRIST
was silent before PLATE, and asking his
hearers to covenant with him to ignore in
vestigation 10 would be hard To parallel
such impudence, especially in the case OF
u man who had lately spent six months
and one hundred thousand dollars in
an unsuccessful effort TO defend himself
against those very charges. Does Mr..
BEECHER think men are fools? Does he
have so low an estimate of the average
intellect that he thinks he can by cant like
this delude men into believing that he is
innocent2
No innocent minister so charged would
talk of silence. lie would raise his voice
in protest against silence. He would COM
pei his accusers TO Withdraw their charges
or prove them. lie would not remain in
cloud of doubt. A guilty man, however,
would try TO shirk investigation just Us
Mr.. BEECnER does.
His use of "a fearful invitation TO the
communion table to announce his intcn-
ton To refuse to meet hls assailants, was
unseemly to the point of blasphemy.
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| your extensive reading. Not know mel why,
sir am the welcome COMPANION. In their more
serious moments, Of many ~ the British aris-
tocricY. NV delicate, unostentatious good
Offices, In the matter Of grave stones, are known
and appreciated on both sides OF the ocean
My taste IN all that pertains to the la at sad hour
is unouestoned. 1t has been recognized, In
fact by one OF our institutions ~ learning
Oh, yes, you know me-You know Childs, A. NJ,
the celebrated Chi Ids, A. NJ. why, Doctor,
II you will permit me to whisper II, have
beautiful thing in black and yellow stone max
ing for you at nv best marble worker's-some-
thing that will aIlav even your dread Of the omb.
Not know mel On, this Is unkind. L. II
for this cruel end that I have was ed the
entertainments OF my Ave undred thousand
dollar house on British travellers Of note that
have for many years supplied aristocraiic
funerals with expensive floral tributes. But
you shan know me-
Johnson-Sir, repeat 7 do not know 20 u. Al
low me to add, with the necc ssary emphasis,
that do not care TO know you.
Boswell-He does not care TO know YOU. Do
not intrude upon his invaluable m oditations.
Chiljs, A. M.-But, DIR. johnson, you must
know me. All distinguished Enelishmen OF dis
tinctiOn know me. II Is quite the proper thing
to know me. Besides, think what an embar.
raesinS position you will put me In by refusing
to know me. You must come TO PHILADELPHIA
ana let me entertain you. insist on entertain
Ing YOU. If necessary, I shall employ force to
make you accept my hospitality. want to show
you your monument.
ThereuDon the pot-bellled little man q shud-
der a. write 10 actually laid hands on the great
Dr. johnson. I verify believe he would have
carried away my eminent friend by sheer vlo-
lence had not called upon constable for aid.
The effect OF this disagreeable encounter upon
DIR. Johnson was disastrous. He became posi-
sively speechless with indignation. The scorn-
full words with which he would have over
whelmed the intruder refused to be uttered.
His eyes glared. His breathing became ster-
torous. His huge form shook az II with palsy;
and he finally fell in nj upon the pavement Ok
Broadway.
am panied TO state that my celebrated friend
Is still In vegy adj co ndition at the Metropoli-
tan Hotel, whittier we removed him. lie has
recovered portion OF his faculties, but Is. at
the best, a wreck of his former self. He wan
ders around the corridors gazing at ever, body
and everything with a acuous stare. Yesterday
he mistOok Commissioner Dlsbeck er for his old
friend Thrale, the brewer. lie continually ac-
costs the gentlemanlv clerk as Bennett Langton,
ESQ. Worse than all, he has on several occa-
siOns, spoken with unwonted harshnes to me,
bis faithful but disconsolate BozzY.
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LIFE IMPERTLLED AT SEA.
Three Scamen IN DO the Work Of Fifteen In
RonRh Wcather.

mo" said Shipping Commissioner Dun
can, yesterday, to an inquirer; g don't think
you can get the City OF Wacos sailing list. Coast
ing vessels are not under my supervision. unfor-
tunately, and this department has no authority
to compel their masters to leave their shipping
lists behind. THIS is something they seldom
do, and their neglect Is frequently the cause OF
a great deal Of unnecessary anxiety and sorrow.
Dozens Of people have been TO me Tor informa-
ton in regard to the crew Of the Waco, but
have been unable to give any"
L was under the impression that all vessels
leaving this port were under your supervision"
Judge Benedict and Judge Woodward"
said Capt. Duncan, "both construed the law
establishing this department to include coast
Ing vessels but an amendment was afterward
tackled To- the act which placed coasters on an
vessels were held responsible, as they should
be. just H. owners Of ocean steamers and ships
are. think that you would be called upon 10
record fewer maine disasters. The great
evil To be remedied Ia the system Of under
FEW hundred 1"lsrs owners 3.ue Often 10 s saSs
their vessels out with insufficient crews, ana In
an emergency, as there Is not force enough to
work the ship, to man the boats, or TO extin-
guish the fire tnat threatens to destroy the craft
and all on board there Is but little hone of saw
ing either life OF property. The Revised Statutes
| of the United states do not prescribe the num-
bel Of men vessel snail carry they only pro.
| vide that " No steamer carrying passengers shall
depart from any port unless she shall nave IN
| hef service a fun complement Of the licensed
officers and full crew, sufficient At all times
TO manage the vessel, including the prop
er number Of watchmen,' &c. This law
holds good for sailing vessels, but It leaves It to
the owner OF the master Of the vessel to deter
mine what shall be considered force sufli
ccnt al all times TO manage the vessel" II
leaves IL IN the power OF owners to reduce the
working force even below the minimum. Not
long ago steamer OF more than LOO tons left
this port for BermuCa, with a large number OF
passengers Her actual crew consisted Of three
-eanen, Who WITH captain AMI two mates,
and perhaps carpenter--seVen men in all
were expec;ed to bring the vessel safely into
port. Had storm arisen In which the steamer
had been in danger of going down, how could
the passengers have been savedt The reduction
OF a steamers crew to three men means that in
rough weather they are to do the work OF i've
times their number, and that to save money the
lives Of passengers are TO be endangered. II Is
not always the masters who to blame for
this. II Is generally the ship owners, blind to
everything but tueir own interests, and often
times blind also to them.