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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Our Townships.

It is a puzzle to some of our people, |
when they see townships referred to by
number, range, etc., to know where they
are. In our county they are described as
either east or west of the 4th principal
meridian line. This line runs north and
south, and south of Rock river it is the
boundary between this county and Henry
and north of Rock river it is the dividing
line between the townships of Moline and
Hampton. Remembering this fact, and
and that townships are described as either
east or west of the 4th principal meridian,
our townships are made up as follows:
TOWNSHIPS WEST OF THE 4TH P. NJ.
| Rural is full tip. and is No. l6, range /,
west.
Bowling is full tip. and is No. 16, range
| 2, west.
Ellington is full tip. and is No. l6,
range 3, west
Buffalo Prairie is thefull tp., No. Is, and
the fraction No II, range 4, west.
Drury is the full tip. No. Is, range s.,
and the fraction No. Is, range 6, aud the
two fractions in No II, range and s, west.
/ Coal Valley is all that part of No. II,
range |, west, which lies south of Rock
river.
| Black Hawk is all that part of No. II,
FRANCE 2, west, which lies south of Rock
river.
Andalusia, is the fraction of No. II, range
3, west.
Rock Island, is all that part of No H.
range 9, west, which lies north of Rock
J river and the fraction of No. Is, range 2
} west, this last was the original tp.)
, Moline is all that part of No. II, range
l, west, which lies north of Rock river
| and also the fraction No. Is, range l, west
TOWNSHIPS EAST OF THE 4TH p NJ.
) Hampton is the fractions No. II, range
l, and No. Is. range /, east.
Yuma is the fraction No. Is, range 2
: east. 81 e az g
Fl Port Byron is the fraction No. 10, rang
l, east, q 4s =
Coe is full tip. No. 10. range 2, east.
81 Canoe Greek is fractions No. 10, rang
8, and No. Is, range 3. east.
Cordova is fraction No. 20, range |, an
e No 20, range 2, east.
This includes the county-in all sixtee
Y townships. : -.--s
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

Charles Congdon, freight conductor on
the Peoria railroad, had his face badly
scratched, and came very near losing his
life about two miles this side of Dunlap
yesterday. He was sitting in the caboose,
when something happened to one of the
trucks, and he went out on the rear plat
form to ascertain what it was. He got
down 90 the platform and was leaning over
so that he could see the truck, when some
hedge, which grew near the track, struck
him in the face. 1t carried him off the
platform, but he caught the railing just in
time to save himself from falling, and per-
haps from death. IA
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

CONSERVATIVES, TAKE NOTIcE.-Every moment
OF delay makes your cure more HOPELESS and
much depends on ths judicious choice of remedy.
The amount Of testimony In favor of Dr. Schenek $
Pulmonie Syrup, as cure for consumption, lar
exceeds all that be brought to support the pre-.
tensions any other medicine See DIR. seheBck,s
Almanac, containing the certificates of many per
sons of the highest respectability, who have been
estored to health, after being pronounced incura-
Bile by physicians of acknowledge ability Schencks
Pulmonic Syrup alone has cured many, as these
evidences will show; but the cure is often pro-
noted by the employment Of two other remedies
which DR.. Schenck psovides for the purpose. These
additional remedies are chenck's Sea Weed Touic
and Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these
medicines, according to directions, Dr. Schenck
ee' tiff that most any case OF Consumption may
be cured
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal
office, Corner Sixth and Arch SITS, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must
be addressed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Got Married for Nothing.

The Sterling train this morning brought
to this city from Cleveland, Henry county,
q happy party, consisting of Charles 8.
Burge, his brother, and Miss. Nancy Dun
ham, the latter not appearing more than
Is or IA years old, and Charles apparently
not more than Is or 49, As soon as they
arrived in the city they proceeded to the
county clerks Office where Charles procur-
ed marriage license They then pro-
ceeded to Magistrate Choppers Office where
Charles and Nancy were married. After
the ceremony Charles said to MIR. Chopper
''how much do you want?'' Mr., Chopper
replied that 81 was what the law allowed.
Charles said he had only % cents, and he
thought that was what they always charg-
ed! The Squire explained that he didn't
do business in that style, etc, but Charles
reminded him that friend of his, named
Jim Blackstock, had told him that was
what Mr.. Chopper charged for marrying
him last fall. The Squire then brought
out his books and began looking through
them to see if it was so, when Charles in
terrupted him again and told him 1t was
no use anyhow for he didn't have anothel
red Then Squire Chopper said he would
not charge him anything, and as they FLEE
out of the Office he was heard to decar'
that fellow who couldn't afford to pa.
any more than % cents for being married
ought to remain single.
The trio then went to MIR. Stelnle
bakery where the newly made Mrs. Burg
was left until her husband and his brothe
went out and purchased something to eat
The two men Tor boys) then went down II
G. H. Parsons's grocery store and purchas
ed FIVE cents worth of crackers. They re
turned 10 Steinle's bakery where Charlie
3 had left his wife; then went into Schlnd
: ler's meat market and bought five cent
worth of sausage; returning to the baker
T. the husband and his brother placed thel
purchases in Mrs Burgess lap and like in
nocent little children seated themselves o.
the floor at the girls feet and began t
plan how they would spend the Is cent
they had left. 1t was an interesting sigh
to see this loving pair of babes and thei
; affeetionate brother; picture for Hogart
; or Henderson. But our reporter tor
I. himself from the charming sight, as b
had other duties to perform The partie
: return home this evening on the Sterlin
S train. Joy and peace 60 with them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

ST. JosEPH's DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION.
The popular and talented association is
rehearsing THE Maid of Munster and
the farce of Boots at theS Swan" to be per
formed at the hall of st. Joseph church, on
Tuesday evening the 9th. This will be the
last entertainment for the present, and
rare one we expect it will be.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

All who are afflicted with coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, Group, whooping
cough, or consumption, will find a sure
cure in Vests Pulmonary Balsam:
1t will be found sovereign cure for all
throat and lung diseases. Its equal has
never yet been discovered as an eXpector
ant, relieving and curing all diseases for
which it is recommended. Trial bottles
rs and so cents. Large bottles, $l,00.
Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state Of mind: weak, ner-
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy nimarIon
confused head, weak memory, often with debilta-
ting, involuntary discharges. The consequence Of
excesses.. mental overwork or indiscretIons. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds 3 sovereign cure In HUM
PHREY's HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC. No %. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges, dlspels the
tai gloom and dependency, and reIuvenates the en-
tire system 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price S., for package of five boxes and
| a large Sc vial of powder, which is important in
old. serious cases; or 81 per single hox. Sold by
ALL Druggists, or sent by mail Oh receipt of price
| Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
| CO., No. SD, Broadway, n, Y. .r-e- ....-
Fol- Sale by Otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street. Benser
& Thomas, Speidel and Breunert Rock Island
| and Richards, Moline. 3-4dmwf&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

The aldermen decided to inform themselves about
tha building before taking any steps, and for that
purpose decided to visit it, and authorized the
mayor 10 employ competent person TO make esti-
mates of the cost Of fitting II up--CHa0H.
The record does not so state. The
record is as follows:
The clerk read the following paper from P. L..
Mitchell, Esq. and on motion OF Alderman But
Ter the Mayor wac authorized To have competent
person to examine the, seminary buildiugN and
make plans and an estimate of repairing the same
for the uses contemplat ID -a- '7' '@@
There is nothing here, to show that "the
aldermen decided to inform themselves
about the building before taking any steps,
and for that purpose decided to visit it. y
On the contrary the record shows thatthey
did not decide to inform themselves" at
all, or to visit it, but proceeded to take
steps in the dark by authorizing the mayor
to employ competent person to examine
and make plans, estimates, ETC., thus in
curing an unnecessary expense, which
they might have avoided by referring the
matter to a committee of thu ir own numb
er to report at some future time, as they
did in relation to a city Jail and stone yard.
A little reflection would have satisfied
any such committee that the people do not
want that. old building, but prefer to lie,
things remain as they are until proper
time to erect q building which will be an
ornament to the city and last hundred
years. Things are well enough as they are
at present. The bill for rents is a mere
trife, and the cost of boarding prisoners is
less than would have to be paid for man
to take charge of them. The number is
insigni6cantly small, and the few who
would be able to work could not earn
enough to pay for bossing them. Let well
enough alone,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

CRUMBS OzoNIzED INHALANT and
Pocket Inhaler furnish the only rational
and radical cure for Cdtarrh, Bronchitis,
Sore Throat. Hodrseness, Loss of Voice
and Foul Breath. The worst cases GER
tainly cured by their faithful USE
Crumbs Ozonized Inhalant and Pocket
Inhaler sold by Druggists
BaPP Peruvian Alterative for the Blood.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
sit Works like Charm nd
kIILAhlISNaM MAGIC OH.

This Is a remedy every family should have in the
mouse to use III case of emergency. II is purely
vegetable, and may be used internally or exter-
nay 1t is not an oily, sticky substance, but clean
delicious and sa1e to use, even in inexperienced
hands. AS an external medy. when freely used,
penerates through the abe orbents to the seat of
pain, causing free circulation, and giving to weak
ened and o. er-strained cords and muscles ne. life
and elasticity; it seaths infamed and bruised sur
faces and cures pain as quenchee fire. Try
il for
WoINDs, SPRAINs, NEURALGIA
SORES, CRIcK IN THE BACK, RHEUMATISM
buhNs' HEADACHE, STIFF JOINTS
or any other kind OF pain or lameness As an in
terhal remedy it operates kind, difuslve seda.
tive; 1t tones and corrects the stomach aids digcs-
ion and readily cures
Collie, CRAMPS CouGHs
CHOLERA MoRBUs, INDIGESTION, SORE THROAT
and in fact all aches and pains that flesh is heir to-
ne immediate and faithful use of Renne's PAIN
hIl1ng Magic Oil In case of emergency, will often
save life. or long and tedious sickness The
genuine Renne's Magic Oil is put up only in panel
bottles, with the name blown in the glass and up-
on the bottle finely engraved steel plate label
upon which is the likeness of VIM Renne Ali
other Magic Oils are counterfeit worthless imi-
tStions Call for rennc's Magic OIL where YOU
usually trade. II is put up in three sizes rial
Medium" and Large" size. WILLIAM RENNE
4 SONS, Sole Pr0prietors and Manufacturers,
flllsnelo, Mass. 1013d&w1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
ASTHMA A.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE IyFAcTURERs
] and froprietors OF Dr.. r. w. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE
RkkUNBED. We put up the medicine In boxes
three sizes which retail Tor IS cents, 50 cents aud
81. Persons remitting retail price will have tina
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpsid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. S175; $3.50 and 500; gross price, SIS;
SS6; $T2 kTHRlDGE, FULLER & CO., -
Rome, n. Y.
For sale in Rock Island b. John Bengston, Emf
kohler, and b, Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

Positively curetJ-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
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No hunIbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
,RossMAN & MCKINsTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for 60 cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any af-
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 &
Nick INSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists ia. Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Mr.. Adan,s's Papers.

Mr. Adams thinks the Mayors reference
to his papers is calculated to throw cloud
upon them, and retard the aid his people
need. We do not understand the Mayor
as intilnating that his papers are not gen.
uihe, but that they may be either genuine
or forgeries, as they are not sufficiently
authenticated to remove possibility of
doubt. The Mayors caution was gener-
al one, to have nothing to do with people
who do not furnish undoubted proof, etc.,
etc. We have again examined Mr..
Adamss papers and are confirmed in our
first impression, viz: that they are gen.
uine. The letters from Silas Career, the
present governor, and Robert W. Furnas
the late governor, are written upon letter
heads printed from an engraved plate on
which is the engraved state SEAL They
are both written with the same kind OF
ink, and Mr.. Adams says they were both
written in the governors Office at Lincoln,
where ex-governor Furnas is, staying dur.
ing the present session of the legislature
to aid the new governor in getting the
hang of the school house." He says he
could have just as well had the official sea-
attached had he supposed it would have
been necessary. 1t would have been bet
ter had he done so,-yet we have no doubt
that his papers are genuine.
MIR. Adams is native of the east, but
was IL years resident of Decatur, in this
state.
Mayor Gait informs us that Mr.. Adams
has, to-day, shown him additional papers
and also kilograms, which lead him to be-
lieve that he is what he represents him
self to be, and as the Mayor does not wish
to discourage aid to the really needy he
authorizes us to make this statement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
California Sunday Train.

The train from. California going East,via
Chicago leaves this city, tomorrow morn
ing at 8: Is. .s
Also, the train from the East for Omaha,
San Francisco and all intermediate points,
leaves this city tomorrow evening at $50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

TAX NoTIcE.-Those who have not paid
their taxes are requested to call immedi
ately at my Office in Star block, and save
costs by so doing. Office hours from 1 to
S and 6 to 9P.M.
B DAVENPORT, Collector.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

On Thursday (the 4th) there was very
exciting scene in the U. S house of repre-
sentatives caused by the reply Of Hon.
John Y. Brown, of Kentucky. to the at
tacks of Beast Butler, who had charged
that "a majority of the south are thieves,
banditti and murderers." This stung the
southern members like blow in the face,
and Mr.. Brown defended the south in an
eloquent and powerful speech, in which
ne fearfully excoriated Beast Butler.
Browns oratorieal powers are wonderful.
His gift Of expression is most remarkable,
and in intensity of language and power of
invective probably he has no superior in
the country. He talked in calm way of
the persistent manner of the Republicans
in disappearing the south and as he
swung gracefully along from one easy,
clean built sentence to another, there was
for moment feeling of dissatisfaction
among those who are fond of seeing some
one hit But this lasted only moment,
and then Browns voice rang out clearer
and louder, while the silence of the house
deepened until conversation in every part
of the hall was suspended. L He was
checked once at the outset by Hale, of
New York, who objected to Browns say
ing that the civil rights bill was inca
sure born in malignity, but the chair
ruled that the language was not unpar-
liamentary, and Brown went on When
he came to the close it was evident that
something beyond ordinary vas in his
heart. As he alluded tothe man who was
ostracised in his own home from respecta-
BILE society, whose every utterance is
synonym Of falsehoOd and fraud, per
| sonification Of vice aud meanness, at whose
description the imaginative Dickens and
language revolts, matters began, to look
trifle warm for somebody. Strangers look
ed around for Butler. He was Tilted back
| in chair, apparently staring into space.
| Browns manner was so rapid here that
| he slid into the sentence about the man in
Scotland whose trade was murder, and he
| sold the bodies of his victims before even
| Blaine, quick as he is, could get hold of
him. Blaine asked him if he referred to
any member? Brown said he was refer
ring to character in his minds eye, and
upon again being asked, evaded direct
reply. Whei Blaine at last released his
hold upnn Brown, the latter arose to the
very height of invective, and uttered one
of the ugliest sentences ever brought to
rounded period with one full breath, and
then sat down. That sentence is to night
in the mouths of everyone. FROM Burkes
selling the bodies of his murdered vic
Tins arose the word 'Burking" Then,
said Brown, IF | were to designate By
name the acts of one who is pusillanimous
in war, inhuman in peace, forbidding in NOR
ais, and infamous 10 politics, | should say
it should be 'Butlerizing'" The Repub-
licans rose to their feet and there was
great uproar, some were for expelhng him,
others for censure. Mr.. Brown refused
to retract word, and the scene finally
ended in vote of censure for unparli-
amentary language.
1t will be seen by the telegraph that
North Carolina has thanked Mr.. Brown
for his able defense of the south, and we
presume other states will follow in a SIM
J liar vote of thanks,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
"a. NJ SO above zero. 12 N. 1so above zero.
O A NJ qe - H 3P. Il. 80
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

DUNHAM's YEAST PowDER,-For Purity
and Strength it is unequaled. All who
use 1t like il, and recommend it for relia-
bility and economy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

Just notice the advertisement of the
Sprague can opener in this issue of The
ARGUS. They are the most convenient ar
ticle ever made.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

Livingston says he sells the genuine
Racine Wisconsin, Trunks with the inn
proved patent lock bolts, at very low
prices. ..- ...---..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Ladies. do you want a handsome com.

Ladies, do you want handsome COM
plexion? Of course you all do. Well,
then send tor box of A. J. Pozzoni's
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn. will alIay 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 Z. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, c. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island. ll-14dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PASTRIES have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now 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 inhaiing de.
lightiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

PERsoNAL.-Once in while that good
looking fellow, VIM. L. French. puts in his
appearance. This time he is looking after
the interests of that great Boot and Shoe
house of Gushing, Kirk & Mclean of
Chicago.
Look out for raise. Mr.Owen Picrpont,
representing John S. Dunham's Yeast
Powder is in the city. Somehow he mana
ges to sell more goods than most of the
travellers. 1t must be the superiority of
his goods. ......... s....-.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

/ A four foot Show Case for sale at THE
ARGUS Office. diff
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

A farmer in Pittsieid trod on rusty
nail which penetrated the bottom of his
foot about an inch-he Immediately APP
piled Renue's Pain Killing Magic Oil to
the wound, pouring and forcing it into the
wound freely; then bandaging and keep
ing it wet with the Magic Oil this
prompt action Immediately cured the
wound, and probably saved him from lock
jaw. 1T works like charm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Drawing Certain or Money Refunded.

For Tickets or information address
7 o. f. RAMLETTE
AGENT AMI MANAGER, Louisville XIV.
" For tickets or Other information apply E,
Beunert, Rock Island 4-1Od&v
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
DOLLARS

TO THE AMOUN OF TWO MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED Thu USAND ARE TO BE DISTRIB-
-UTED ON THE nth FEBRUARY BY THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY, UPON THE COCA
SION OF THEIR RI, TT AND LAST ION-
CERT
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
IN Drops Of Constitution Water

THREE TIMES A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder. -. 3 ~
E Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes. Gravel, elect.
Brick dust Deposit. ...-- ...-.-.. ..
For Female Complaints Speciality.
Dyspepsia. Torpid Liver.
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, SO John Street .. NEW YORK
For sale by all irst Glass Druggists. 3-3d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY,
<U6A4C AAbfOAS7 UE KENTUCKY.
Death of Gov. Reconsideration of the
Trustees--A Successor Appointed
No MorePostponements--Draw-
ing Certain February 9th.

At meeting of the Trustees of the
Public Library of Kentucky, Jan. Is.
1875, it was resolved that G. NJ. Briggs,
esq, who under the late Hon. Tho. Z.
Bramlette was the real business manager
of the gift concerts already given in aid
of the Public Library of Kentucky, be and
he is hereby authorized to take the place
made vacant by the death of said Bran
lette, in the management of the affairs of
the fifth and last gift concert, and that the
drawing announced for February 81, 1875,
shall positively and unequivoealy take
place on that day without any further
postponement or delay on any account
whatever.
R. t. DURRETT, Pres.
JOHN S. CAIN, Secretary .---
Hereafter all communications relating
to the 9Th Concert should be addressed to
the undersigned, and I pledge myself
that the drawing shall come off February
9th or that every dollar paid for tickets
shall be returned IS
c. NJ. BRIGGS, Agent and Manager.
Room 4, Public Library Building.
Louisville, Ky.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
LOCAL COLUMN.

One box of Cary's Soluble Ink Powder \
l will make pint OF BEST BLACK INK in five minutes
Sl.2s q d.. sl-ss By mail HG.oCARY, zanesvilie,O ;
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06

The best and cheapest clothing. &
L BAMBERaER.