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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Cowell b Co.'S Whine.

To the Editors OF The Argus.
I notice that Cowell & Co., ask the city
to make up one half of what they claim to
be their loss of $5,O7S.S3 on their water
works job, and that they have hired j. b.
Hawley to lobby their claim through the
council. A few questions will settle the
right and wrong of the matter:
l. Had they cleared that sum ON their
job would they have offered to divide the
profits with the city?
2. 1t is understood that they have
made little money on their Anamosa job.
Will they divide that with the city?
Is it just to our own citizens, and others,
who bid on the job, to allow Cowell 4 Co.
TO get the job away from them and then
make up any sum they claim to have lost ?
If any work has been ordered from
them which is not included in their con
tract, that should be paid for. if they have
performed all contract stipulations; but
not cent for real or pretended losses
That's not business. They bid with thei1
eyes open, and bid so as to drive Others
out. They have no claim whatever anC
ought to be ashamed to plead baby OF
their contract If the city council allow
itself to be bamboozled by Mr. Hawley o.
anybody else. hired!by Cowell & Co., t.
lobby for them. the mayor should prompt
ly veto any allowance not Authorized b.
the contract or ordered by fhe council.
| BIZ AND No WHINING,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Probate Notices,

1t Is necessary that we call public atten.
ton to the fact that it is the right Of execu-
tors or administrators of estates to have
their probate advertising done in any news
paper in the county they wish. Several
notices of this kind have appeared in the
Union which we have reason to know the
executors and administrators prefer should
have appeared in THE ARGUS. They
leave the matter with Guyer, the county
Judge, or with Cook, the clerk, and in the
absence of any directions, they give them
all to the Union. Executors and admin
strators who want their notices published
in THE ARGUS should attend to that mat
ter themselves, and not leave it to Guyer
or Cook, or to the lawyers employed! THE
ARGUS only asks fair play, but it can't get
it unless executors and administrators will
attend to the matter themselves. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Tried J. M. Matthews House.

About o'clock of the morning Col.
Macomb's and Mr.. Gilmore's houses were
burglarized, there was a:call at the resi-
dence of j. NJ. Matthews. Mrs. Matthews
was awake and heard the familiar sound Of
their little dogs tail rapping on the porch
at the back of the house, as was its way
when the dog was being petted. The
sound was unwonted at that hour in the
morning and Mrs. Matthews awoke hel
husband and!went with him down stairs
to see what was the matter. AS they
opened the kitchen door Mr.. Matthew
struck match and by its light saw mar
just coming in at the window. He saw
his features plainly. He was heavy SCI
man with dark chin whiskers and beard
but no mustache, and Mr.. Matthews would
know him again anywhere. The would
be thief at once made his way from thu
window and Mr.. Matthews saw him an(
another man disappear.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
SEC. Reward.

Villains who commit burglaries have nc
mercy on the feelings of the people who
have keepsakes and heirlooms in theiI
houses. A considerable portion of the
solid silver stolen from Col. Macomb's resi-
dence was made for his ancestors, more
than hundred years ago. Of course
money can never replace it, and his chill
dren will always regret its loss. Col
Macomb offers reward of $50. for she
property, which is thus described
One plain silver teapot with ebony
handle, one plain silver bowl with foot
standing on four balls, one pie knife
(trowel shape engraved, one extra large
spoon engraved j. N. NJ" one ladle
engraved j. N. NJ" twelve table
spoons engraved u. G. NJ" twelve fork:
engraved j. e. NJ" two cups, one mark
ed - NJ. Ii. Il. NJ" one marked Chris
tina L. Macomb, 9th Nov, 1861" two
forks engraved Rodgers" one cup EN-
bosSed but not engraved or marked, sever
tablespoons engraved R." lot of small
er spoons engraved r." three heavy
tea spoons engraved IN. H." in Old En-
glish Text, four salt spoons, five egg spoon.
with gilt bowls.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
The Business of Spotting

Yesterday afternoon, Chief Martens was
on the fair grounds. A well-dressed, gen.
tlemany-looking man, kid gloved, with
slender cane and head up passed near
him. How d. do?" said the Chief.
Gentleman never stopped, and the Chief
made two jumps and collared his majesty,
with, None of your airs here. You
leave this city Immediately, or you are
booked for the stone pile-three of your
gang are there now !" The suspected
sharper colored up immediately and said
" I'll do as you say" and started for the
centre gate. And the Chief went to bis
side" sdraw off your cappers, too. y
" I'll tell them confessed the scamp.
And he left the grounds. Now he didn't
intend to leave, but only to change his uni
form. He is leader of gang and has two
marks he cannot conceal, and-we Il bet a
hat that he and four other chaps that are
well acquainted with him will be in Jail be-
fore Friday night.-Ddv. Gdz.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
River n Jews,

The Dubuque up and the Minneapolis
and Damsel down to- morrow.
The Muscatine this morning brought
up,among a large amount of other freight,
$50 barrels of sugar for Henry Darts
Sons.
The Diamond 10 will be up in the morn
ing.
The river is rising rapidly here at pres,
ent, and good stage of water is expected
in few days. From Aug. 3lst until
Sept. I'd, the river was on stand at one
foot above low water mark, but it has been
rising rapidly ever since. Last night il
was feet and tenths above low water,
and this morning &c. At o'clock this
afternoon it had raised TO 2.75.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

SOMETHING newt has long been a
question ''how best to supply fuel in local.
ties where wood and coal are scarce?" A
number of suggestions have been made.
and experiments tried with only partial
results, until the problem was practically
solved by Alexander Hamilton, of Cresco,
Iowa. This gentleman has lately put upon
the market stove which will consume
hay. straw, corn cobs or husks, prairie
grass, roots, brush, coal or wood In the
far western plains and valleys, where wood
and coal are scarce, the importance of this
new invention cannot be overestimated.
The Hamilton Prairie Stove" unlike
others, receives the fuel from the rear,
into an iron box or fire chamber, IL by 16
inches. At the top of the box is heavy
iron plate, weighing 80 pounds supported
| by two chains revolving on small crank,
This plate moves downward of it's own
volition pressing the fuel gradually until
all is consumed. A bundle of hay weigh
ing ten pounds will keep up good fire
for over an hour, The fuel is lighted from
the top but burns from the sides, the iron
| pldto hSSptuS IL tiSutiy plCooCu. plCsCut-
ing a too rapid consumption, and causing
the heat to radiate evenly throughout the
entire stove. When it is desired to burn
wood or coal it is only necessary to remove
an iron plate in the front, and supply its
place with an ingenious continuance which
accompanies each stove, and it is ready fol-
the reception of coal Or wood. Mr.. Hamilton
the inventor, is an old settler of Iowa, hav-
ing emigrated there when that country
was vast prairie, and is fully cognizant Of
the requirements of families settling IN the
far west where coal and wood are scarce
The stove is at present being manufactur
ed by the Rock Island stove works, and
can be seen at the warerooms, on Illinoi;
street. Messrs. Beadle & Hunting, o.
Cresco, Iowa, are partners with Mr.
Hamilton and it is their intention to exhib
it their new invention at the state fairs Of
Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. This
stove, from it's ready adaptabiiiiy t, al
localities. is probably destined to wide
popularity among AL classes. Especially
will this be the case in Nebraska, Iowa
and Minnesota, where the scarcity and
high price of coal and wood rrecludes it.
use by the poorer classes who are randy
populating Ibis vast aud fertile country
The inventor claims that the saving in tue
will be Il ON % to SO per cent. This beHl
the case the success of the Hamilton
Prairie Stove" and its establishment as
household necessity, is assured beyond
question,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Premiums at the Pair.

In this issue of THE ARGUS will be
found the conclusion of the premium list,
The ARGUS is the only newspaper that
has published the list of entries, and the
list of premiums Our reporters have
copied them, in full. from the books of the
association,-a laborous job, land one which
exhibitors appreciate.
Among the attractive features of the
fair were large number of very meretor-
ious articles which were not entered, sim
ply because those who produced them
did not care for the premiums and pre-
ferred to avoid any appearance of compe-
tition or rivalry by entering the articles
they exhibited. Among those may be
named the pictures produced by our home
artists. Homer Henderson contributed
three fine picfures-his splendid portrait
/ of Col. j. N Macomb, and also two fe
male heads. Geo. W. Plat exhibited
eight fine pictures-a portrait of his sister
Laura, one of VIM. Bell, one of Mrs
Adams, of Davenport, and another of Miss
Merrill, also of Davenport; one ofSt Mark
Echurch, Venice, and others. Miss Carrie Co
nant, daughter ofAndrew Conant, ESQ .of thi
city, exhibited charming specimens of he
landscape painting and drawing. Mrs. 10
seph Baker contributed fine copy Of a can
yon of Colorado. and some land and waite
scenes. Geo. Fl. Boynton, son Of E. W
Boynton of this city, sent from Italy some o
his fine studies in marble. Mrs. Haiti
Plummer sent beautiful sprig of mos
rose, done in pencil. Mr.. Holmes contrib
uted fine specimens of architectural draw
ings Thomas Simpson exhibited some Q
his nice work in granting, and there wer
many other attractions on exhibition, nc
included in the entries, but our space fol-
bids further mention at present.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

VIGOR OF MIND AND BODY-Every
person would have more.vigor of mindiand
body and mental clearness we're they to
use as daily article of diet the unbolted
wheat -four. Blood manufacture FROM
such food is the purest, richest, and least
liable to become diseased. The most desir.
able way is to mix with the -four, dry, DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, stir iu pure
water, from q soft batter, bake into gems or
biscuits, in a hot,quick oven, and the re
suit will be the sweetest, most Wholesome
nutritious article of food that can be made
and his True Flayoring Extracts of Vanilla
Nectarine, etc., are the purest and best
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

he calaboose has been empty for three

The calaboose has been empty for three
nights.
Postmaster H. Z. Wells. who has been
very sick, was up and around to-day.
Marshal HAYES, of Rock Island, was
here yesterday, looking after Dick Sharkey,
and posting our policemen.
Suppose he did lose $65. We have
thoroughbred here that scooped in 800
How's that for Moline?
That petition to abolish township organ
ization don't draw well. Few sign it, and
some whose names are on it will with
draw them,
Residents of Sugar Hollow propose to
sue the city unless the damage sustained
through imperfect drainage is au.icably
arranged. 1t is not known what action
the city will take in the premises.
He will not try his hand at the Daven-
port fair. His 500, experience in Rock Is
land was sufficient. He had no proud
Mamma" to shock, but they do say the
price of warm meals has iz,-"Jass so!'
The suit for damages in the sum of 5000
by Nell o. Swanson VS. Chris Reese, ct al,
was called before Justice Mapes this morn
ing alto o'clock, but on account of the alb
sence of VIM. Jackson ESQ.,, counsel for
Swanson, was postponed until 4 o'clock
this afternoon. P. TMcElherne appeared
for defendants. The result was not known
at the hour for going to press
The action of the council last evening,
in annulling the contract with HarWood &
Fisk for furnishing team for our steam
engine in case of fire meets with genera
favor. The contract has never been lived
up to, and the action of Aid Tuffley calling
attention to the negligence of HARDWOOD &
Fisk is commendable. If they did not in
tend to fulfil their contract, they had nc
business to enter into one We ought &c
have team of our own. The expense Of
keeping it would be light and the advan
tage to the city in case of fire would more
than compensate for the cost.
Moline City CouEcil.
! Regular meeting of the City Council
Sept, 6, 1875. Present the Mayor ant
: Aldermen Hemenway, Wheelock, Oker
berg, Wittick, Gault, Tuf1ey, White anG
Whipple.
The minutes Of the last regular and sub
sequent special meetings we're read an(
approved,
: A petition signed by the Moline Plov
n Co., Victor Scale Co., and S. w. Vince
t lock Il Co., requesting permission to lay
J, railroad track from Rodman Avenue t
. the G, R. l. & ?. switch was read and O.
r motion was referred to the street commit
y Itee.
It An ordinance to provide for a line o
r sidewalks along the east side of Lynde s.
= from the South Indian boundary line, t
y the new school house in District No. L, wa
passed by the following vote: Ayes
o Whipple. Hemenway, White, Wheelock
!. Okerberg. Wittick, Gault and Tuff1ey.
II On motion of Aid. Hemenway bills wer
i allowed as follows: Street, $l,3O4. l6
r Police, $334.66; Fire $3.50; Gener,
e $145O; Gas, $l37.33; Officers. S25,
is The report of the city treasurer f
It August was read and approved and O
J dered filed.
r On motion of Aid. Tuff1ey it was unan
# mously ordered that the contract of til
: city with Harwood & Fisk to furnish
d team for hauling the city steam engine
!. and from fires, be annulled.
!: On motion the council adjourned.
l. s. I. WALKER, City Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

"GoT THE BLUES. The reason gener-
ally ascribed is that something has gone
wrong, but if you will question the patient
in regard to health, you will very often find
that indigestion is the prime cause: thus
is it our duty to guard against the monster
Indigestion and we know of nothing SC
potent to assist digestion as Goes Dyspep-
cia cure. 1t has cured some very bad cases
of Dyspepsia of many years standing. For
coughs, colds and all throat and lung d.
seases use Goes cough balsam.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
The Arrl1s Book Riu6erY

The need of a good book bindery has
long been felt by THE ARGUS ofhce-one
where our work can be done promptly and
our customers not be disappointed. This
want we have now supplied and we are
now ready for work. People who have
magazines or books issued in numbers, or
any work in the way of binding or ruling,
are respectfully invited to try us. Our
bindery is in charge ofan experienced and
accomplished workman.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
That Runaway Bow.
4Hd9 1GuHdWdy DUy.
From The lincoln (Neb. ! Journal, Sept. I.

From the lincoln (Neb. yourna,, Sept. T..
Sherman Disney, nine years old, ran
away from his home twenty miles south of
Rock Island, Illinois, arrived at Lincoln
Neb., on Friday, September Sd. He is
now in the care of Judge Taylor. He is
hunting his uncle who lives three miles
from Urbant postofice, Butler county Neb.
The boy says his father gets the Rock
Island San and also THE ARGUS. His
fathers name is John Disney; postofice
address, Buffalo Prairie. Rock Island Co.,
I'll. He was picked up by w. s. Mayer
Daniels,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
County Treasurer.

1t is reported that candid ates for county
treasurer are beginning to show their
heads, and their heads are many, too.-
Moline Editor Gazette.
AS far as we have heard the matter
talked Of, there is no other candidate de-
sired by the people but Saml r. Porter,
ESQ.,, the present popular, worthy and eff
Gent treasurer. If Mr.. Porter will con-
sent to run again there is general senti-
ment favorable to his reelection, without
regard to party.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
From,the Chicago journal (Rep !,

Isn't Governor Beverage doing a little
too much pardoning? 1t is announced
from Joliet that his executive clemency
has been exercised in behalf of no less
than ninety-six convicts in the State Peni
Tertiary since the first of last January, an
average of twelve month. 1t is alleged
that of these twenty were murderers. We
cannot conceive how such wholesale use
Of the pardoning power can be justified,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Hon. John B. Hawley addressed the
council last night in behalf of Cowell q
20. S bill of extras. Mr.. Hawley made a
powerful plea in behalf of his clients, and
succeeded in having their petition referred
to committee Gazette Boy.
Didn't he say anything about the con.
tributiOn they hired him to lobby for? II
must have required powerful plea
from skilled lobbyist to get bill for ex
ira work referred to committed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Excursion Rates on the Peoria Road

The following excursion rates to Indian
apolis, Cincinnati and Louisville exposi,
tons are important. The Peoria and Rock
Island railroad are now selling round trip
tickets to Peoria and return, good for ten
days, at Sc. The rates from Peoria to the
exrositlons are, to indianapolis and return,
$3.50, tickets good for ten days from issue,
exposition from Sept. to October 2; to
Cincinnati and return $3.50 good durina
the exposition, open viz: from Sept. IS tc
Oct. 8; to Louisville and return, also good
during the exposition from Sept. to Oct
ia SI3 65
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
POLICE COURT.
Before E.C.Cropper, Police Magistrat

Clarence Barton and James Hanson, ar
rested yesterday morning by Policeman
Brennan for being accomplices with Dick
Sharkey in robbing the money drawer of
j. Il Johnston's store we're brought
into court this morning. Barton was fined
SIS and costs and Hanson $25 and costs
for vagrancy, and failing to pay we're sent
to Jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Children's and BoysYLinen White and
Fancy Marseilles Suits the nobbiest styles
IN town. at Loeb's.A

A CHANGE AT THE Boston Bazaar -
Messrs. L. S. Gates Il Co. would inform
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. 7-2O-d&w2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

A mutual friend ADVISES full dose of
the U. s. Sugar coated Castor Oil Pills, at
this season of the year, but takes great
care not to commit himself,by advising US,
after we have taken them, ito step down,
and OUT" perhaps he leaves that to the
natural course of events, the only further
advise he does give in this matter is, that
when we sit down we take care not to seat
ourselves on 1.-THE ragged edge of anxiety
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

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, 1875-09-07

CHICAGO ExPOsITIoN-TRIP RATES
Commencing Sth Sept, the Chicago Rock
Island and Pacific r. r., will sell tickets to
Exposition visitors. at 1882, for the round
trip. For particulars of time, limit, dates
Of sale, &C., call at passenger depot.
Il. st. JOHN, Gen'l Tk't Agt.
Geo. NJ Loosely, Ext Agt. 6-d2t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

The kidneys are sometimes the cause of
much suffering. Battle over the kidneys
Renne's Magic Oil, and see how quickly
the pain in the small of the back is cured.
A few drops in water, taken internally,
also helps wonderfully. 1t is safe and de-
licious to use. Try it,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Ladies, do you want handsome com
plexion? OF course you all do. Well.
then send for box Of A. J. Pozzoni' 5
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
irritation and impart to the skin beauti-
full transparent wilderness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. j. Pozzoni, st.
Louis, Mo-, and by <. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, G. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island Il-l4dly,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

kIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording 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
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Jonas BeFr says he will sell new and sty
lish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
The Weather--To-DaY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
Z A. NJ. CSC above zero. ~ N. 7so above zero
. A. NJ. $50 3P. n. $50 :"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Personal.

Mr.. Geo. W. Henry returned from New
York this morning.
Mrs. DR.. F. H. Judd and daughter Ella,
residents here formerly, now of james.
vile. Wis, are on visit here and stop
ping at the house of j. r. Mills
Mr.. VIM. t. Durham, j !, of Montpel
Ter, VT, is at the Harper House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

All hotels and pickle houses use Prus-
sings White Wine Vinegar. Ask your
grocers for it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

White Vests a specially at Loeb's
Duck, Linen and MarseiAes, of styles Il
suit the most fastidioNs/
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Prof. Frey invites pupils to enter the
Rock Island Business College night school
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
CITY.
500 pieces print 7 cents at Bamberger.

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, 1875-09-07

Silk, Lisle Thread. avd Merino Under
veal, land all kinds of Gents Furnishing
Goods in endless VARIETY, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
Mr.. Drake coming Home

The following telegram was received this
morning:
WINoNA, Sept. 6.-Flooded out. Will be home
Thursday. j. S. DRAKE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Blank Books of every variety and
style ruled and bound to order at The
ARGUS OFFICE,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

See DR.. Whittiers advertisement IN an
other column.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-07

Just received, 500 Hack and all othel
coIors of Mohair Skeleton Coats, at Loeb.
the clothier's. ~