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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

plow, made at Deere's pillow works, their
own handiwork.
Turner's, Sellner and Tiesen contribute
wagon, made by them, at the Moline
Wagon Company's shop.
John Beckman presents pump. Of his
own make.
Besides these presents, there are humid
| reds of others equally attractive which
| cannot be enumerated to-day, the proper
classification of the articles not yet being
definitely arranged,
The east side Of the hall will be arrang-
ed for eating stands. sales booths, etc. and
at the northeast corner will he a wheel OK
fortune.
At the main entrance will be the heavy
articles; to the left on the west side gill
be the postoffice, which will be in charge
of Capt. linn, who, after his return from
the war was for some time a clerk 10 the
Davenport post office. 1t is neatly arraug-
ed and easy of access,-an important fea-
ture.
Along the west side of the hall will be a
row of booths on which will be displayed
articles of every description, -also game
of chance
In the centre will be a handsome plat
form enclosed in square. In the centre
of the platform will be a handsome
Christmas tree, arranged in splendid man
ner by the committee, assisted by the
ladies.
At the north end of the centre platform
will be wheel Of fortune
On the tables surrounding the central
platform Will be the presents to be voted
or CHANGED away, and will include some
beautiful articles; among the number some
very valuable ones.
The stage will be occupied by menage-
RE; and here also will be found the secre-
tary of the lottery, and other officers Of the
fair
In the northeast corner of the main hal
will be centennial collection, by Henry
Calentzky; also view Of the Battle OF
Sedan" made of figures the design and
workmanship of Mr.. Calentzky. 1t is
novel in arrangement and quite curious
piece of work
1t is hoped that the fair will be ;
thorough success, as the proceeds are t.
defray the expenses of the festival of tht
!. Northern Mississippi Turn hezirk which
occurs here next June.
The new Moline band will fusuish til,
music and will appear in their new ant
elegant uniforms, made by Simon Hirsh
the enterprising Main street clothier. Thi.
band is the finest organization OF its kin,
in the city, and is fast gaining, as first clas
performers.
The liberal manner in which our mer
. chants donated articles to the Turner so
: ciety is not unappreciated by its member
; and, SHOULD opportunity occur will be pro
.! perry reciprocated
+ This being the first fair the Turner
e have held in Moline, they should be hand
&. somely encouraged by our citizens. Th
0 German element is strong one in on
r midst and is not slow to aid others, and
j like show of patronage should be extende,
y to them in their efforts to make the fair
success.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

No sunshine, yet,
Dark, fnggy, 'muggy' weather.
The Vienna Lodies' Orchestra troupe
are billing the city for Darts Hall Wcdnes-
day evening, Dee. 10Th.
The amount Of appropriation recon-
mended by the secretary of the treasury
to be made for the continuance of work
at Rock Island Arsenal is $659,200
In the DesMoines Leader we find a
notice of the death Of Robert Kramer, on
the 9th instant, a little son of Adam and
Christene Kramer in his 9th year. Mr.,
krsmer was formerly pressman in this
office
We understand that arrangements are
IN progress for regular old-time dance al
the Bellows House on the 10th instant, and
that Maj. j, NJ. Bearisley, Deputy Sheriff
Sharp Siivis, and County Treasurer Sam
r Porter, are prominent among those who
are getting it up. 1t will probably be {
large and pleasant party.
Lucy Overall, a eolored woman, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by Policeman
Brennan, on complaint Of Regina Jewel
also colored, who charges her with empty
ing her slop bucket on her doorstep. Luc,
was taken before Justice Pinkiey and fineC
$40 anil costs, but the collection of the fin
was suspended for the present, to see HOY
Lucy b"naves herself in the future
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
ALEDo CORRESPONDENCE.

ALRDo, Dec. 8. 1875.
Circuit Court has been in session all the
week, engaged until noon to-day on tie
whiskey case. Some of the parties found
guilty have made motion for new trials
basing their action on the grounds of an
error in the Indictment. The court has
not yet rendered decision, but lnasmuch
as the error is only one of small moment
a nice technical error of statement-it is
quite presumable that his honor will not
grant the motion. In the cases of the three
druggists of this place, by pleading guilty
to certain ct the counts, they were allowed
to compromise by the payment of fine.
To-day ended the criminal business.
The case of Page VS.. Mauck, an indict-
ment for assault, with the view OF bringing
suit for damages, was first called this af-
tercoon, bur the prosecution found some
thing lcaky in their case, and asked for a
continuance. This will very probably end
the case, as ii is quite evident that the
grand jury should never have found an in.
Gictment. Had this case been brought to
suit. there would ave been some racy de-
velopments, somewhat in the confidence
line, but as it now stands | do not feel at
liberty to give publicity to the facts with
which l am conversant.
The board OF supervisors has been il
session all the week, principally engaged
in settling with county officers.
ID. L. Hindman, the neSly elected coun-
ty treasurer, will assume the duties of hi,
Office this week, Mr.. Hindman intends
making this place his permanent home
The Baptists dedicated their new church
on Sunday, on which occasion the sub
scription list cancelled the full indebted
ness. Rev. Van Osdell has been elected
pastor of this denomination, He is {
young man of average pulpit ability, anC
will compare favorably with the clergy o
this town.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Yesterday, we published Judge
Blodgett's charge to the jury, in the Union
Square case, which was read with great
interest Icy our citizens.
To-day we give the report of City Attor-
ney Gest, which is also an interesting part
of the history of this black mail case-for
everybody regards it as a case Of Bracket
& Waite to extort money from the people
of this city.
There is one portion Of City Attorney
Gest's report that demands especial atten-
ton, in view Of the efforts of the Union to
have the city beaten, under a pretence
that secret compromise might be made
with Bracket g. Waite by which the suit
would be permitted to 90 against the city
and then. for sum previously agreed on,
take deed from Ruch, to the city, in
order that the city might then sell the
square.
We answered that at the time by say
ing:
/. That any such decision would be ;
fraudulent one, and that any one of thu
abu;tiug owners could enjoin the sale.
> That if such COMPROMISE should be
come known to the court, no such decision
could be obtained.
3. That it was dishonorable mode O
proceeding and should be condemned b.
everybody.
1t is quite satisfactory to US, now,to quot
the following from Mr.. Gest's report, viz
1T may not be improper for me TO sa
further, my impression has been tha
the case was commenced and has bee
carried on With the expectation that tn
CITY would pay something, as con
promise, in order to get, as some suppose
"a fee simple title which would enable til
City to sell the property. / have e.
'amined that question with care and it
, my opinion that no conveyance that tn
''original proprictors, or their heirs, coul
:. make. would enable the City to sell tt
q property or divert it from the legitimat
4, uses to which it was dedicated as a publ
= 'square-except by the universal conseI
of the citizens Of the city,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Merchants Gargling Oil has won fo1
itself worldwide reputation as liniment.
useful in rheumatism, sprains, brusis,
burns, scalds, &C. This preparation was
first manufactured in 1883, and since then
has steadily grown into the favor and 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 pse-that of staining,
the skin, has been entirely removed, so
that it now leaves no stain whatever. Al
though called Family Oil' and pre-
pared Intentionally for human flesh, it
answers as well for beasts; and will be
touud one Of the best remedies for all
pufT where linimcnt is required, that
: has ever been manufactured.-1ht
Dcrggjst," Neao lebanon, ~ T.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
A w,deIv ArpIicable Remedy.

Few remedies are applicable to such wide range
of disordlr rs as Hostetter's Stomach Bltters, and
this not because it has special properties adapted to
the cure of each-such pretence would be mani
testify abeurd.-but on account of its wonderfully
improving effect upon the general tone Of the system
and its Alternative action upon the organs OF
nutrition, secretion and dis barge Besides its vel
known properties as a remedy for intermittent and
remittenl feyers, dyspepsia. consists patton tor
pidity of the liver, general debility urinary arc
and uterine difficulties, it invariably proves to b.
highly serYicable in overcoming anoemia
hypochondria, rheumatism, insomnia, and map,
other disorders and disabilities originating in
poverty OF impurity of the blood nervous weakness
or over-excitement or imperfect performance
Of the physical functions.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

FULL MEAsURE.-While DIR. Prices
True Flavoring 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-caled two ounce favoring
extracts hold but one and one quarter
ounces, the four ounce less than three
ounces, while DIR. 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 flavor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
Cashmeres at H. G. Wivill & Co. 5. dl
Giving their Lives to the Sick and Suf-
fering

Giving their Lives to the Sick and SUI
fering.
On Wednesday evening the solemn
ceremonies attendant upon the introduce
ton of four young ladies into the order of
the Sisters of Mercy. were performed in
the chapel of the Mercy Hospital near this
city. The ceremony is commonly called
Reception, the candidates making their
preparatory VOWS, by which they declare
their intention of becoming members of the
order The names of the ladies who thus
entered their novitiates, are: Miss Cath
arine KerGs, Sister ScOlastia in religion;
Miss Rose Buckley. Sister VERONA in relig-
ion; Miss Cahill, Sister Marguerite in relig-
ion; Miss Fitzgibbon, Sister Lucy in relig'
| ion
Father Flavin conducted the services, as
representative of Bishop Hennessey. and
was assisted by Father Brennan, chaplain
at the Hospital. The young ladies whC
have thus taken VOWS in entrance upon thu
dnties of Sisters of Mercy, will serve OF
probation as novices for stated tire, anC
then will be subjects of the still more i'm
posing ceremonies by which they VOW t.
devote the remainder of their lives to tn
services the order imposes; to sacriic
their lives if need be, in caring for the sicl
and distressed who may be given in thei
charge.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-R if
n hu ms, your health, and use, or conteI1
dressing ,' the O. article for restoring or
bair preparations made fira d,nt the numerous
and other metallic poisons. and SEMI ipnul
pamphlet how to detect them, and which
accompanies the Egyptian Hair Coloring
which is the only safe and elfectual article
used. No sediment--no poisons stains
is not dye
Geo, VIM. Southwiok, proprietor, New
York, 7. O. Box lSS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
CITY.
NEW DEPARTURE.
1.-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
BEARDST0WN
for Springfield and points east, arriving
there
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF COMPETING ROUTES.
THE MORNING TRAIN
leaving at $40 a. m. makes close connec-
ton for Burlington, arriving there at noon,
FOUR HOURS RUN.
Connecting at Beardstown for Spring
field, Pana, Louisville, Cinninnati, and
other eastern and southeastern points.
Sleeping cars on night trains Baggage
checked through, Patronize the "Peo-
pies route" j. MEREDITH DAVIES,
GEO, SKINNER, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Gen. Manager. 4dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

La<: i -, the Wailack Comedy Com
pany *; @iel this town without raging
their ia, The Wallack OF the concern,
u. II, 'u.iv nany promises but he did
not keep them, We understand that he
is in town again, and we advise all persons
who have any dealings with the Wallack
Comedy Company to require advance pay
ment unless they are willing to be swindled
We know of hotel keeper, and bill
poster, and printing office that would
like to see the color of J. Ii. Wallack' s
money, if he. has any. j. H. Wallack'
claim that ''he is able to pay his bills, and
that she is a square man," etc will not be
admitted, in this community, until he gives
better evidence of it than he has done.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

A depressed, irritable state Of mind
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy OF animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
It tones up the system, arrests dschA eN dispels
the mental gloon and desponden.. . M reiuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is peneetly harm
less and always efficient. Price SIS, for package
of Ave boxes and a large 81 vial of powder, which
is important il Old serious cases. OF 81 per single
box Sold by ALL Druggists, sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MNQCINE CO.,
No. SEA BROADWAY, n. Y.
SEQ large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

NOTICE To TIE PUBLIC,-if you are
suffering with cough, cold, hoarsness,
whoopiDg 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. Cur dealers ali keeDi it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
NlDnuED

MOTHER, would you cause your child
to look bright, cheerful and happy? If so
give the child a few Of Van Deusen's
Worm contcctions. They act like magic.
The life IF 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, 1875-12-10

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified TO the
excellent remedial virtues OF Pozzoni'
Medieated Complection Powder. 1t
inparts to the skiG beautiful transparent
whiteuess. makes it dolicateiy soft and
smooth, removes frecklcs, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. \. Pozzoui, StI.ouis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil krhlcr, G. Speidel, and
BeuSer i Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

KIDDER's AsTHANA fAsTILEs have,
without any putting or cxtravagant 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 inha!ing a de-
lightiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell 4 Co. Charleston, Mass. lO-2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
THE LUMBER BUSINESS IN THIS
CITY. INCLINE AND DAvEN-
PORT.
Some Interesting Figures Showing the
Amount of Business Done During
the Summer.

After considerable trouble THE ARGUS
is able to give to its readers statement
showing the amount of business done and
number Of men employed by the different
saw mills and lumber yards in this city,
Moline and Davenport during the past
season. 1t is as follows, each saw mill
and lumber yard being given separate so
that people can see about how much bust
ness each firm has done since last spring:
Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

The cures made every gay Dy 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 a bottle and try it. Druggists
generally sell it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
The TURNER'S Fair,

The Turner's are making great prepare
tons for their fair, which commences at
Timm's Hall to morrow, aud will continue
three days, Dee. lIth. 18th. and 18Th
The hall will be handsomely Decorate 4
with flags and evcrgreens, while at differ
eat points beautiful arches, lastly arranged
and artistically 0raamented with beautiful
oyerhangiDg Wrcaths will form pa t ol
the inside arrangement Of the main hall
The presents received thus far have cx-
ceeded the most saDguine expectations 81
the committee Of arrangements and com
prise some valuable and beautiful do:.;,-
| tons.
Among the number mention shoulC
be made of a handsome drawing of the
National Monument Of Germany tht
work of Herman {. Schacht, one of tn,
youngest turner's in the society. Thu
drawing is a fine piece Of workmanship
and was done with pencil. The desigl
is beautiful and reflects credit on the donor
who has shown himself as possessed o
rare artistic genius.
May Bros. Of Rock Island, the popula
wholesale crockery house, donate a hand
some toilet set worth SO.
A novel piece of work is seen in tn
Christians pyramid" made of shayings
the work of Henry Peterson Sr an
Charles Kohl, two members of the society
The design is original aud must have bee
gotten up with much care by the maker;
Robert Meir and John Lafrenz donate
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
A. NJ. 29e above zero. IL NJ. So above zero
A. NJ. 30S 3P. N. $50 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

As the holiday season apprue~Les Il 10
cheering to note the increased activlt, 70
business circles, and the display Of holiday
goods at the various places of business,
Prominent among our most energetic firms
is the wholesale and retail crockcry house
of May Bros. This firm seem determined
to do business if an endless variety ofcom-
modities in their line will do it, and judg-
ing from the throng Of customers that
daily visits their establishment it would
appear that their efforts were being crown
ed with justly earned success. This firm
offers elegant china sets, superb chamber
toilets. magnificent chandeliers. vases,
glass cases, silver plated ware and in fact
have everything necessary in the house
keeping line, at prices lower than any
where in the city. Merit is bound to win
and the rapidly increasing trade of May
Bros, proves that the public can properly
appreciate fair honorable dealing. lOdlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
Marriage Licenses,

The following marriage licenses were
issued for the week ending Dec. 9th:
l. VIM II AshdowD, Eva Golden.
,. Nathan Jeffery, Ellen Bethuren,
3. George + Kramer, Henrietta ChrisTy.
4. Steven Sturtevant, Maria Graham,
3. August Milton, Anna Anderson.
q. Andrew Swanson, Mary Melin.
{. Henry Wiggin. Anna YOst.
g. John Reed, Anna Z Swiler.
9, Frederick Belling, Carolina Hunnawacker.
TO- Charles Johnson Matilda Sanderson.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

The Moline editor of THE ARGUS has his Office and
headquarters at the Phoenix Hotel, Subscribers
served by carriers, every evening, furnishing the
latest telegraphic reports and markets, and local
-ews. Orders promptly and carefully executed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

ASK for Prus>ing's White Wine Vine
gar warranted pure, wholesome and pala
table.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

NoTCE.-The best place to buy Wilkes
barre, Lehigh, Blossburg or Camel coal is
at Balch, Frazer & Co.'S. They are pre-
pared to deliver coal to any part of the
city on short notice. lOdlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Auction tomorrow afternoon and even
ing at Z. Zeis's. dit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Nature in her own gradual process of
cnre, 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
and irritate the exterior surface. Burd-
sail arnica liniment, though penetrating,
mild, emollient and soothing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Season closed Nov. 20, 1875. The mill
has not been in operation the entire season
it was idle for four months, the old mill
having been burned in May. The new
mill has many new improvements and has
two rotaries and one gang saw, besides the
most approved machinery.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Popular prices, superior goods and an
endless variety makes Epsten's emporium
the favOrite resort for all looking for holi
day presents, dit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10

Auction tomorrow afternoon and even
ing at E. Zcis's. dit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
REHABILITATION.

REHABILITATION.
The following shows the total plumber
of teet of lumber cut in this city, Moline
and Davenport, and the difference between
the business on this side of the river over
that of Davenport:
Moline IA 100000
Davenport 50O, 600
Grand total. e. 95,75o,OOO
No. of feet cut in this city and Moline over
that cut in Davenport. .If,75O000
The Davenport papers claim that there
are 10000, 900 feet of lumber now 10 the
various lumber yards in that city In the
lumber yards Oh this side of the river
there are 29,3O0,000 feet, ~lthough the
sales here have largely exceeded thu, in
Davenport. 1t has generally been sup
posed that the lumber trade of Davenport
was much larger than on this side Of the
river People often say: I'VE admit
that there is more manufacturing on thi:
side of the river but Davenport does the
biggest lumber business" The figures
show that Rock Island alone doe;
more lumber business than Davenport, and
when Moline is added the excess Of this
side of The river becomes quite
apparent, even in the lumber business
This season has been very active ont
with our lumbermen, and the sales have, il
most cases, been much larger than las
year.
Some very extensive improvements vii
be made at Weyerhauser & Denkman'
saw mill this winter, such as building
new brick engine house, turning the seve
large boilers so that they will face tn
river, and making other large change
around the mill which will greatly facili
ate the business Of the firm.
FROM THE PINERIEs.
An Eau Claire, Wis, paper states tina
the total cut of lumber in the Chippew
: valley is 23O,000,0 900 feet, against 296, 900
900 last year, divided as follows; Ea
. Claire City, l45, 100000: Menomonee. so
" OOO,OO Chippewa Falls, $4,000; and Ea
e Gale, 5000, 900 feet. One hundred an(
twenty five million feet of logs were run
: the Beef Slough boom, making total pro
4, duct of 365, 900, 900 feet about 100000
less than the total of 1875. From receT
indications the cut this winter will be full
It up that of 1884. About six inches
v snow in is reported in the woods.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-10
ANNoUN1ENENTS,

All kinds Of sewing machines repaired
at the Boston Bazaar 22-d&wtf