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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

PHOENIX HOTEL
MOLINE. Ills, Aug. 9Th 1875,
TO tt Editors Of the Argus,
Certain reports having come to my
knowledge, to the effect that your local
for this city is influenced by my say-so in
his items relative to the derelictions of
Marshal Wells, and that las it is hinted)
board him free on account thereof, desire
to say that all such statements are mali
ciously false and do your local and myself
great injustice, Your reporter, during his
stay, here, has made many warm friends
through his fearless and independent
course in regard to all public matters,
irrespective Of persons. His items have
been written without consultation with me
in any tease, nor did I know their pur
port unit. / read them in The ARGUS. l
make this statement in justice to myself
and to your local" And I further
challenge any one to produce evidence of a
single instance wherein your local has
been Influenced by me in any particular.
All such statements are made by prelude
ed parties who can have no other object
in view than the manufacture of buncombe
sympathy for Wells; and, further, it is
very easy to account for their origin. lam
not an aspirant for office. and would not
accept the position of marshal if offered to
me. Trusting you will give this space In
your paper, l remain, &C.,
Yours Resp'fy,
VIM. BEARDsLEE, Marshal,
Moline, Ills
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CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meer,ng.--omcial Report.

CITY COUNCIL RooM.l
Rock ISLAND, August 6, 1875.
7M O'CLOCK P. M.
Council met in special session. Present,
the Mayor and Aldermen Butler, Wollcn-
haupt, DAILY, Mosenfelder, Yates, Bailey,
Carse, Woodruff and Atkinson, Absent,
Alderman Davis,
The Mayor stated that the meeting was
called to pass an ordinance to levy taxes
for the municipal year of 1875.
The following is a synopsis of the ordi.
nance, as voted for on each fund:
On motion of Alderman Carse the gen.
eral fund was allowed $l2,750.
On motion of Alderman Atkinson the
general improvement fund was allowed at
$I2,75O.
On motion of Alderman Butler there
was allowed for the payment of interest
on the city debt, the sum of $500.
On motion of Alderman Wollenhaupt
there was allowed for erecting and furnish
ing lamp posts and lamps, $4,000.
On motion of Alderman Carse the libra
ry fund was allowed $1,000. -
On motion of Alderman Butler there
was allowed for interest on water bonds,
$4,000.
Alderman Butler moved that the sum
of $4,000 be allowed for sinking fund for
payment of the bonded debt. The Mayor
called for the ayes and noes on this motion
with the following result:
Ayes-Butler, Bailey, Atkinson, Carse
and Woodruff.
Noes-Daly, Mosenfelder. Yates and
WolIenhaupt-4.
Adopted.
The mayor vetoed the appropriation.
Alderman Butler moved that there be
added to the general fund $500, and to
the general improvement fund 81, 500, max
ing the ordinance to read as follows:
General fund $14,25O, aud general i'm
provement fund $l4,25O. Which was car
ried by the following vote, viz:
Ayes-Builer, Bailey, Atkinson. Carse,
DAILY, Mosenfelder, Woodruff, Wollenhaupt
and Yates-9.
The vote was taken upon the passage Of
the ordinance in full, viz;
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
Conscience Awakened.

To-day, Mr.. j. F. Everett, superintend-
ent of our public schools, received lette r
through the post Office, mailed at Daven
port, stating that, several years ago, the
writer, when pupil in our schools, stole
several pen holders belonging to the
school, and that he enclosed sum sufh,
Gent to more than replace them. Twen.
ty five cents in fractional currency was en-
closed. There was no date or signature tc
the letter.
1t is suggested that Mr.. Everett state
the facts on paper, and the lesson taught
by them, and have the whole framed anC
hung up in the high school for the benef
of pupils inclined to steal,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
Cambridge Pair,

The Goth annual fair of the Henry Co.
Agricultural Society takes place Aug. 90
to q. Hon. r. H. Human, the very ac-
tive and intelligent secretary, informs us
that arrangements have been made with
the p. & R. /. R. R. by which excursion
rates will be offered to passengers during
fair week, from all points between and in
Guiding Galya and Rock Island at one and
one-Afth fare for Found trip. Also that
stock coming over the road, will be return.
ed at one-fifth tariff rates, on proof that il
has been on exhibition at the fair and moi
changed owners.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

A CHANGE AT THE BoSToN BAZAAR
Messrs. L. s. Gates Il Co. would intern
the public that they are now going out of
the dry goods business and intend to de-
vote their time TO the sewing machine
business exclusively. and will sell their
entire stock of dry goods, notions and
carpats at net cost. There has never been
any Misrepresentation of selling goods at
cost heretofore, and the public may be
assured that this is no humbug, but that
they mean just what they say. They
recommend the public to call early and
secure bargains before the stock is
broken. l7-20-d&w2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
Mrs, Workman Indicted for Burglary

A telegram from Metamora, Woodford
county. the 9th, to the Chicago Journal,
says. Mrs. L. q. Workman, the wife of
Rev. Mr.. Workman, who was tried and
acquitted in this county for the murder of
Mrs. Hedges, her husbands alleged para
mour, two years ago, has been indicted by
the grand jury of Woodford county for
burglary, on the evidence of girl who has
been working for her, and who further
relates that Mrs. Workman has confessed
to her the murder of Mrs. Hedges, stating
that she was assisted in the murder by her
son Watson, who is almost man grown"
Mr.. Workman will be recollected as
formerly the Methodist clergymen at Port
Byron and at Milan, in this county. The
details of the murder of Mrs. Hedges are
familiar to most people in this county,
as they were published pretty fully at the
time.
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Pilss-1tchlng Piles.

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MCKINSTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al
fections of the Breast or Lungs, leading TO
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by j. j.
Davis now deceased) and you will be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN &
MCKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In.
diana. Fuller u Fuller. Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John f. Henry. Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, 8 College Place N. Y.
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River News

The steamers Red Wing and Minneapo.
lis went down this morning. The latter
boat was built and run by Capt. I. B.
Rhodes and she was draped in deep mour-
ming. All boats on the river carry their
flags at half-mast.
The Lake Superioris advertised to be up
tomorrow. She left Montrose this fore
noon. The Minnesota is due down to-
morrow, but nothing IS heard of her.
The Diamond 10 will be up this evening,
go to Fulton and return tomorrow.
The raft boats St. Croix. G. j. Caffrey,
and Saltwater, came down this morning
with log rats.
The Molly Mohler,a raft steamer, is fast
on bar above Rapids City.
River still on a stand at l.9 above low
water mark.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now 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-
lighttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. ; 1920
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Personal.

Mr.. H. f. Laing, passenger agent of the
T. P. & W. r. r. was at the Harper
House to-day with his wife and childl
making arrangements for the excursion
tickets to New York. From Rock Island
to New York and return for $24.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

A severe injury is often the result of Il
little carleessness. Every traveller should
have bottle of Renne,s Pain-Killing Mag
ic Oil in his satchel to use in case of ac-
cidents. 1t is safe and reliable to use in
all cases of aches and pains. Sold by all
druggists and merchants.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

ONE BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA
TIVE will remove pimple or skin erup,ions.
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, 1875-08-07

Ladies, do you want handsome com
plexion? Of course you all do. Well
then send for box Of A. j. Pozzoni's
'.Medicated Complexion Powder 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
irritation and impart to the skin a 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 & Thorn
as, Rock Island H-l4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

"A young married couple from Moline
accompanied by band of music and half
dozen wagons filled with their friends
passed through the city this morning on
their way to Vandrufs Island where they
had pic mic.
An excursion of the Turner society of
Peoria will arrive in this city about 10
o. clock to- morrow, over the Peoria road
They will 60 to Davenport-where a big
time is expected in the shooting garden,
two miles below Davenport. The excur-
sion will fill 7 coaches.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Hegeman & Co.'S TOLU AND LIVER
WORT EXPECTORANT, q speedy and
certain cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
and all diseases of the throat and lungs.
1t is pleasant to the taste and acts speed
lily; the price also is moderate, being only
so cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

GREAT BARGAINS We will offer for sale
on Saturday, Aug. It'll, between 2 and 8
o'clock p. NJ, rs pair of pants worth s. to
$l2 for S. each. Also choice in our stock
of linen coats at SO cts, linen pants 300.
5-d3t WALKER u DODGE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Fac LUNcH.-Jacob Roth wishes to say
to his many friends that he will open up
his new saloon, corner Rock River and
Carroll streets, next Monday, with free
unch,-which will be served at 10 A. NJ.
He invites all orderly people to give him a
call
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
POLICE COURT.
Before E. C. Cropper,--Police Magistrate

Thomas O'Day, a laborer. Was taken to
Jail last night by Deputy Marshal Kimball
for being drunk. This morning he was
fined So and costs. No money. Let off
on promise to pay-which will probably
be the last heard of the matter.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Silk, Lisle Thread, apf Merino Under
wear, and all kinds of Gent's Furnishing
Goods in endless varietE at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

The folks at that boot and shoe store,
corner of Illinois and Buffalo streets, say
that now is the time to get bargains there,
as, for few days, they will sell regardless
of oosk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

The managers of the boot and shoe
store, corner Of Illinois and Buffalo streets,
claim to be slaughtering boots and shoes
at terrible rate
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

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, 1875-08-07
The Weather--To-nay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated by thermometer:
IA. NJ So shove zero. l2 NJ 500 above zero
"a. NJ. rae - ST.. n. 83o -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Children's and Boys linen White and
Fancy Marseifes Suits, The nobbiest styles
IN town, at Loeb's. "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

White Vests q speciality at Loebs.
Duck, Linen and NarSeilles, of styles to
suit the most fastidbN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

The boot and shoe store, corner Of Hi
nois and Buffalo streets, claims that the
greatest bargains ever heard of can be
obtained there, for few days, as they say
they are selling without any regard to cost,
bound to sell any way.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Smoke Old Man aud Turk brand Of ei-
agrs. At wholesale BY West Il King. Re-
atil BY everybody, 22-dlm.
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Peoria and Rock Island r. r. Co.

In Chicago, .on Thursday,J. r. billiard,
the receiver Of this company, filed in the
United States circuit court, his report for
the month of June, of which the following
is a recapitulation
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

The opening of the st. Mary's German
Catholic school will take place on next
Monday, the Sd day Of August.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
GRlSWOLD'S SALVE

THIS APPROVED FAMILY sALVE CURES
RHEUMATISM, BOILS, &c, -
CUTS, BRUISES, INFLAMMATION,
SORES Of all kinds,
II works like a charm in curing Sores ar Calls on
Hurses.. $780,,
SOLD by John Bengston, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Prussings White Wine Vinegar excels
all others in purity, strength and flavor,
Try it,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

ed Brequet Hair Springs Full Ruby Jewelled, ana
com pine TALL modern Improvements IN Watch
making.
These Watches were awarded the Grand Prize d.
the Paris Exposition of 1857. for the best perform
ance and greatest accuracy in adjustment; and as
further guarantee that they equal to the bestwe
annex names of some of the most respectable deal
ers in the trade who have tested them for years. and
will vouch for the accuracy Of our statements;
Benedict Bros. Ny, w. +. Weeks, Bangor,
K. Marks, Troy, N.Y, Me.
j. A. Smith, Saratoga sps H. W. Strang, Elmira, N
e. B. Booth & Son. Roch. HasRins & Isbell, oswe
ester, N. Y. GO Ny.
II. Botchkiss, Buffalo, N. Hyde & Bettys, Auburn
B. &c Gh e. Co., Eut J, \ Clark Batavia, N
J. II. Grant, Troy, Pa. II. Cowcll & Co., Clcve
q. w. Luce, Xepia, Ohio. land, y.
A. Lowell, Portland, Me. o. II. Ford, New Hoven.
Ohio. Nichols s. Isentha To
A. L. Burbank, Worces ledo. Ohio.
ter, Mass. Geo. Embry, Morrow, o.
W. $: Taylor, Utica, New G. Bills, Canandaigaa, n.
York. Y LIE Grys q WORT,
Evans & Manning, Bing- Cambridge, n. r.
hamten, n: + D. B Buell. { Co. o, Hart
Dunlap & Baker, Man ford, CT
=, chester, N. H; c. wyman, St. Adams
N: 80. W. Kirk, W winsted'
Ashtabula, o. John B. NORRIS. Cincin
Weld Bros, Lockport, N. natl, o.
Bailiette Weld, Water Pa
loo, Iowa. i. II. Grant, Troy, N. Y.
Carpenter & Bro, Bnr- N. P. Kilburn, Cory,
lington, Iowa. Pa.
Ferguson 4 Clapp, indianapolis, Ind.
And large number OF others throughout the
United States. For further particulars. ask your
matchmaker to see them, or address
-. QUINCHE g. KRUGLER,
Wholesale Agents in the United States, Salesroom
10 Maiden Lane, New Yosk,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

Rock Island Business College, Good
business course. Shorthand. Telegraphy.
Thorough instruction.
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Illinois Railroads,

From Poor's Railroad Manual we take
the following figures as to Illinois railroads
for the three past years.
1879
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement in an
other column,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
Enamelled Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMELLED PIPE, 1T WILL NOT
| Rust or crack and costs only trihe more than
common iron pipe Is positively THE BEST thing
Tor Rock Island FRED HASS.
Store in Star Block.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

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, 1875-08-07
I. BAMBERGER.
Commencing this day. June Il. 1875

Commencing this day. June II. 1875
Win sell my entire stock from 65 to IS
on q dollar from now until Sept LIST,
don't believe in carrying goods from one
year to another, therefore | am bound to
sell suits for 81. So, Sc, ST, SO, SO &c.
Don't fail to call aud see for yourselves.
|. BAMBERGER, Star Block.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07

the purchase CT
Watches to the su-
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
81 CoTRvoIsTER,o Of
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
In Stem aud Key
" inders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro-
nOmeter balance.
Ruby Pallet, tenn.
nQrQd and h0rdau
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BoRAX me.
VERMIN EXTERMINATOR.
Use Dnbois'
BORAx IN E..

THE GREAT CROTON BUG CLEAR-OUT AND
] General Insect Destroyer. Does not lose its
strength by evaporation or oxidation, and is the
most efcctual destroyer of Croton Bugs that has
yet been prepared. Cannot injure the smallest
child. as it contains no poisonous substance what
ever; but to Bugs, Moths, Ants, Bed bugs Beetles,
and oil insects generally, "Borax-ine" is an enemy
more powerful than any hitherto encountered by
them.
As Moth destroyer, il has no equal. All that is
required as preventive and destroy lie sprinkle
the BoraXinc on the bottom of the trunk or draw
and put 1t up in small paper parcels and lay it
between the clothes. Ask your Druggist for il,
and if he has not got i. on hand, have him get it
for Put up in tin cans at Is and so cts per can
EBENEZER COOK, Wholesale Druggist, Solc
Proprietor, 203 Greenwich Street, New York
For sale by John Bengston, and E. Breunert
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THOMAS YATES.

as PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
branches, also, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates made before ordering your
work done by other parties.
THOMAS iAT rs. (Levee. Rock Island.
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G.. M. KELLER. M. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor.
Orleans and Ohio streets. next door to Kehlers
Drug Store. Office over Benser & Thomas Drug
A 7-14d&MlY
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-07
DR.. J, w, Stark. Dentist.

oooMs NEXT DOOR TO TIE T ELEGRAPH OF
n Dee Illinois street, Rock Island. All kinds o
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable. 'olIdu
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CHARLES w. O,NEIL.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and
n Notary Public. ONCE over First National
Bank, Rock Island. 5.13dw6m
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P. T. McELHERNE,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
n and Solicitor in Chancery once opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. e-30dwly
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Continental Life ms. Co. Of n. Y.
Assets, $1,000 OO0o
J. M, REYNOLDS. Ag't.
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION

The undersigned respectfully d
ton of parties contemplating I
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MRS. PAULINE PIL1sBuRY,

MEDICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC
wi Physician. Rock River street, south side, be-
tween Dock and Adams, Rock Island, Ills.
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CITY COUNCIL ROOM. !
Rock ISLAND, August 6, 1875, :
~ n,CInCK d M
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-24
earned Bandifti."

1t is hardly expected that the Democrats.
North or South, who frothed and fumed 80
violently over the dispatch of General
Sheridan, will pay much attention to Wash
ington's birthday, now near at hand.
1t is singular, but it is one of the facts of
history, that in his proclamation against the
whisky insurrectiOnists in Pennsylvania,
the father of his country charged the revolt
ers with employing for their uHwarranted
purposes the agency OF EARNED banditti."
disguised in such q manner as, for the most
part, to escape discovery.
Had modern Democracy existed in those
days, how roundly Washington would have
been berated. just think of it, calling
Pennsylvania gentlemen" banditti simply
for refusing to pay a little whisky tax. The
average Bourbon editor, had he existed in
those days, would have been so full OF his
subject as to have fairly boiled over with
indignation at the use of such word BY
Washington. What an opportunity was
then lost to shoot epithets and fling mud
Now, when the country pauses to pay
regard to the birthday of Washington. let
Bourbon Democracy lead their touling
pieces with the vile missiles hurled at Sher-
idan for grand tusillade at the first Pres
ident, who was also first in war, first in
peace, and first in the hearts of his coun-
trymen, but who, nevertheless, set an ex-
ample for the hero of Winchester. in calling
things by their right name, even the name
Of EARNED banditti." -Albany Journal