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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
The Horse E, r. Track,

There is a good deal of complaint that
the horse railroad company does not keep
its track in the condition required by ordi-
nance, and that measures should be taken
to enforce the law in relation to macadam-
izing space "at least seven feet" as re-
quired by law. The following is the law
on the subject:
s 5. The gauge of said horse railroad within the
city limits shall be four feet and eight and onehal
inches and shall not be changed without the consent
of the CRY council of the city.
Is. The SAID Horse Railroad Company shall
put ard keep the track of their roads in such condi
ton that the upper portion of the rail shall not at
any time be elevated above the surface of the
street which they are laid. so that vehicles can
easily and freely at all times cross said tracks at all
z. The said company shall be at the entire
cost and expense of grading, paving matchmaking.
blowing, filling and constructing drains on at least
feet of the width of the streets they shall &C.
cupy and for each of the tracks and sde-tracks
they may construct, so that the same shall be put
and thereafter kept in as good condition and repair
as the remaining portions of said streets correspon
ding with and opposite side railway tracks. shall
be, or be put and kept BY the city council And II
shall be changed the said company shall so change
the grade and surface of said portions of said streets
as to correspond with such changed grade at their
own expense. and in that regard shall comply with
all reasonable ordinances of said city council And
the said company shall be liable for all legal or
consequential damages which may be sustained by
any person by the city of Rock Island by reason
of the careessness, neglect or misconduct OF said
| company or any agent or servant thereof in the
course of their employment in the construction or
the use of said tracks for said railway, And the
said company shall at their own expense grade and
macadamze so much of Moline Avenue from the
city limits TO Broadway street shall be sufficient
| to leave wagon road at least eighteen feet in
width besides that occupied and used by said com
| pany SO to leave the same in good condition
and repair as the same now is may be put before
] the Construction Of said horse railroad track.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
MOLINE.

Everybody will be glad to learn that our
sidewalks are to be repaired and the alleys
thoroughly cleaned. A much needed
measure.
The tax payers meet at Reese's Hall to-
morrow evening to consider the assessment
now in progress and take such action as
will best protect their interests.
Mayor Wheelock has recovered from his
fall, which, though not serious, somewhat
incapacitated him from active business.
The liquor license has been definitely
settled at $500. The suits still pending
against saloon keepers for the recovery o.
the extra license formerly assessed, ant
which were decided against the city-wil
probably be dropped, it being the opinion
of some of the most prominent citizens
that the claims are illegal and that furthe
litigation can only result in loss to the cit!
Mayor Wheelock and Alderman Hen
meuway will visit our cemetery this afte
: noon to see what improvements al
{ needed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Circuit Court.

The case of the People VS.. George Dee,
Of Whiteside county, for selling liquor to
minors, was decided this morning. He
plead guilty to one count and was sentenc-
ed to 10 days in the county Jail and to pay
a fine of 500 and costs of prosecution, and
t, be committed to Jail until the same is
paid. Another indictment against him for
selling liquor,was nolleprossed by the states
attorney.
The case of Levi Gockley VS.. William
NJ, Kilgour-an ejectment suit from White
side county--has occupied the time of the
court most of The day, and was still going
on when THE ARGUS went to press. C.
L. Sheldon, of Sterling, and Kenworthy 4
Beardsley for plaintiff, and j. G. Manahan,
of Sterling. and Gest & Parks for defend
ant.
The case of Henry selling
liquor to minors-was nolle pressed by the
states attorney yesterday. Mr.. Calentz-
XIV then pleaded guilty to charge of keep
ing open tipping house on sunday and
was fined $25 and costs.
Charlotte Anthony pleaded guilty to
two indictments for keeping fouse of ILL
fame in Drury township, one of which in
dictments was found at the September
term (1S74) and the other at the present
term Of court. She also pleaded guilty tc
charge of keeping disorderly house and
was fined $50 in each of the three cases
$3.50 and costs in all. On hearing the judg
ment of the court, she at once paid up al
that was assessed against her.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Firemsn.s Annual Parade.

On Thursday the 9th the fremen of
this city will hold their annual parade and
review. The companies will meet at
Court Square at 1870 P. NJ. and, preceded
by the police force, march in procession to
Market Square. A deputation will then
proceed to the city council chamber to es-
cort the Mayor and Aldermen to the
square, when the inspection of the de.
partment and its paraphernalia will follow,
concluding with the usual short addresses
A parade through the principal streets
win take place, ending with a lunch in
Court Square.
In the evening the 6remen and their
friends will gather at Turner Hall, where
ball for the benefit of the Firemen's
Benevolent Association takes place. The
city has appropriated $500 to meet the
expenses Of the review,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Practice versus Theory.

The theory of disease accepted by physicians il,
that symptoms are merely sympathetic indications
of its existence. and have in most instances little or
nothing to do with fixing its locality. Their prac-
tice however is Numerically opposed to their the
ory for they administer medicines which affect
symptoms only. The remarkable cures of dyspep'
STA, sick headache, constipation, rheumatism, gen
eral debility urinary and kidney troubles, ana ma
tiers, could never have been accomplished by RENE
dies which addressed themselves merely to the
removal of any one of the manifold and compiled
ted symptoms to which those maladies give rise
Acting as the Bitters do, directly upon the stom
ach and tributary organs, overcoming their irregu
| larities and endowing them with renewed vigor
they CONTROL as it were, the springs of vitality
purifying and giving them fresh impetus, and dis
perslng all those harvesting symptoms which pro
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Enamelled pipe Is superior to lead pipe
for water tanks.
Personal"

A New York correspondent of the st.
Louis Globe has lately made some rich and
racy developments in the domain of ad-
vertising. Inserting in New York paper
personal" requesting correspondence of
ladies under forty with view to matri-
mony, he received something less than a
bushel of replies, which he had the effront-
cry and persistence to follow up until he
ascertained the character of the applicants:
One of these proved to be widow OF
thirty-nine, with an ample fortune. who
really sought an honorable alliance !;
another was charming brunette, who had
rooms to let, where the boarder might have
easy access to the lady's private apart
ments third proved to be gushing
Vassar studentess, about to graduate,
whose father was rich Western banker.
Two others turned out to be bad altogether ;
the first being DESTROYS of securing a
''catch" with the large fortune, which
} the correspondent advertised himself as
possessing The last one was profession
al blackmailer, who enticed the correspon-
dent to secluded seat in gallery of art
and was there confronted by the lady s
reputed husband, who threatened an as
sault and divulgement, and was finally
| induced to desist by a timely show OF a
seven shooter. This illustrates the class
of people who 'do matrimony" by advert
Using, and also that the practice, though
growing, is an exceedingly dangerous one
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Personal.

Three army officers arrived here, from
Washington. last evening and took rooms
at the Harper House, viz: Gen. Stephen
V. Benet, chief of ordnance Col. Silas
Crispiu, and DIR. Mentally. They are at
the Arsenal to-day, making the usual in
spection.
G. L. Sheldon, J. q. Manahan. and Maj.
NJ s. Henry attorneys, from Sterling, are
at the Harper House.
Mr.. G. w. Boardman, northeastern pas
seuger agent of the H. & st. j. r, r. is in
the city, looking after the interests of the
company. He stops at the Harper House
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Vice President Wilson's journey through
the south is causing uneasy feelings at
Washington. The chief organ devotes a
good deal of space to him, though not call
ing him by name, and insinuates pointed
ly that he is trying to gain popularity as a
presidential candidate 1t thinks that is
the trouble with Judge Kelley, too. Isn't
it Just little significant that the organ
aforesaid feels obliged to belabor every
republican who presumes to squirt at the
presidency? Can it be true that the third
term plans are endangered by such aspira
tons?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Just one word more on the third term
business. The delegates from Philadel-
phia to the Republican convention Of Penn
sylvania are forty-six in number, and ex-
cept two they are federal oficeholders OF
ex -ofhceholders; We don't mean to say
one word about the matter to hurt the
feelings of any defaulter or salary grabbel
in ''the party" but don't this look little
as if Grant had a strong hold on the party
for third term?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

IT IS A FACT that many grocers sell
DIR. Prices Baking Powders at the same
price they do the cheaper kinds, and, as
they have to pay more for it, make less
money, hence they never sell it unless the
purchaser demands it. They place it out
of sight, and urge their customers to take
the common kinds because they are more
profitable. Let consumers become ac'
auainted with the fact that it is only nee
essary to mix one part -four to two parts
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder to make
a powder as perfect in its results as other
kinds, and there are few who would pay
the same price fer the adulterated articles
as for DR.. Prices, not when -four costs less
then six cents per pound. DR.. Price
powder is not sold in bulk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

FRENCH PATTERN EMPORIUM. - The
ladies of Rock Island and vicinity will be
glad to learn that an establishment has
been opened in this city for cutting dresses
upon S. T. Taylor's system-a system SO
universally used in all the large cities, and
especially in New York Miss M. G.
Anderson, who has just opened these
rooms lover the Boston Baazar) is from
New York, and is prepared to teach
Taylors system. She has great variety
of fne French patterns. Ladies are
invited to call and be measured for
dresses. All work done in the neatest
and most superior manner. and guaranteed
to fit and give entire satisfaction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

New FIRM.---Another new firm will open
tomorrow in Darts building. claiming
to have the largest and most varied assert
ment of ready made clothing ever offered
to the public-besides an endless variety
of gents furnishing goods of the very lat
est styles and they say at prices that de-
fy competition-either here or in Daven-
port or Moline.
The New. Star Clothing House
being a branch of wholesale house
in Chicago that does all its own manufac-
turing. has advantages which no other
house buying from second hands can pos
sibly possess.
All goods will be marked in plain fig
ures and the utmost endeavor made to
make this the most popular clothing house
in Rock Island. A call is solicited and
satisfaction guaranteed. Don't forget the
grand opening to morrow, Thursday. May
18th.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
PoLICH COURT,
GVAANA OVUhX,
Before E.C.Cropper,--Police Magistrate

Thos. O'Hare, laborer, from Daveu-
port, came over to this city yesterday and,
getting drunk, was taken to Jail by police
man Brennan. This morning he told the
magistrate he had been out of work for
some time and not finding any work in Da-
venport he came to this city to get job
on the water trenches. Failing in his ap-
plicatlon he was melancholy, and got
beastly drunk to drown his sorrow. Four
dollars and COSTS No money. Sent back
| To iaii.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Will II Exn1ain 2

Now that ex-Grain Inspector Harper
refuses to pay something over $4,000 OF
public money to his successor, will the
Inter; Ocean, of Chicago, explain about
that $4,000 which Harper placed in
Aliens Cook County National Bank for a
credit for the Inter Ocean? We do not
believe Harper has any of this money, but
we do believe he lent it for the good of the
Republican party, and it has never been
paid back. Put Mr.. Frank Palmer. of the
Inter Ocean, Mr.. Allen, of the q. n. B.,
MIR. Harper's bondsmen and other promi
nent Republicans of Illinois, onsthe stand
and probably they can tell what became Of
the states money.-IU State Register,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
THE vANLANDscHooT CASE.
An Astonishing Verdict.

All the first week of our. circuit court
and two days of this week were taken up
with the case of Sophia G. Vanlandschoot
against the city, on claim of $4,000 dam
ages. The plaintiff claims that on the 2lst
day of October, 1873, she ard her husband,
and.two children, and her niece, came into
this city, riding in common democrat
wagon that in the afternoon they started
for home, and, on going down Illinois
street. when at Keisow's crossing, the hind
seat of the wagon was tipped over back
wards and that she and one child and her
niece we're thrown out; that her husband
was driving and the team was going at
very slow trot-just out of walk /; that
the accident occurred by reason of Kei-
sow's crossing being elevated SO high
above the street and of there being holes
in and by the crossing from to Is inches
deep; and that by reason Of the accident
she is permanently disabled.
The defense claimed that the accident
occurred more by reason of the careless
ness of the plaintiff and her driver than
by any negligence Of the city !; that there
we're no such holes at the crossing as the
plaintiff claimed; that if the seat had been
fixed to the wagon with common care, and
even the most ordinary care and foresight
used no such accident would have hap
Ipened.
Some of the witnesses for the plaintiff
s testified that there was hole by the cas-
t side of the crossing near the street rallroa'
track, Is inches deep, and other OF ne
witnesses put it at inches. A larg
number of witnesses for the city testlhe'
: that they knew the crossing well at tina
4 time and that there were no holes there
The jury were as follows: Jane
! Kampf, Seth p Brown, Canoe Creek; ii
y mon Trent, Aaron Runyon, Cordova; I
}. NJ. Cheney, Rural; 81. B. Potter, Buffal
Prairie D. V. Morgan, D. c. McGregol
! L. L. Mccoy, Chas. Weander, Moline A
K bert Wells, Hampton; George Reaugl
> Rock Island.
J. The case was brought and managed ft
- plaintiff by Kenworthy & Beardsley, an
defended by Gest & Parks. The statemel
IL that Connolly & McNeal were employed
he the case was an error, and arose from tt
~ ~ fact that Mr.. McNeal.at Mr.Gest's reques
,e after the evidence was all in, made te
ut remarks to the court on question Of la
1e City Attorney Gest hunted up the ey
re dence and managed the case for the city.
y. The verdict is an astonishing one, al
Is many think it will be set aside by the coul
ke IF not, the city attorney will make mott
q for new trial.
90 Since the verdict other and importa
,ss evidence has come to light showing that
IS much beer, bad driving and a loose a
carelessly arranged seat was what was
matter, and not the crossing,
We learn also that two different Il
in. firms were applied to last year, to bri
this suit, and each, after investigating
,ro matter, declined to bring the suit on
ground that the city was not at fault. III
ore Mrs. Vanlandscheot was injured is pro-
or bly, true, but that is no reason why the C
should pay her $4,000 or any other su
,dv unless the city was at fault
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

SMALL QUANTITY.-One teaspoonful of
that world renowned remedy. Goes Dys-
pepsia Cure, taken after meals, will enable
the most confirmed dyspeptic to eat any
thing he chooses without any distressing
effect. 1t is a blessing to all who are
troubled with diseases pertaining to the
stomach and bowels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Does it occur to any of the exceedingly
loyal journalists of New England, when they
read the generous words of welcome from
the southern press to Vice-President Will
son, that their treatment of Messrs. Lamar
and Gordon few weeks ago was just a
little discourteous 2-M 7. Tribune,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Hegeman & Co.'s TOLU AND LIVER,
WORT EXPECTORANT, a 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
ily; the price also is moderate, being only
SO cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

It is a well-known fact, that the popular
remedies of the day do not meet the wants
of the age in which we live, often inert,
often pernicious in their effect, they are
not reliable; in pleasing contrast to the
bulk of such articles Burdsall's Arnica
Liniment stands out in bold relief, it is a
preparation of unequalled excellence.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

KIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom.
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now are ahording 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-
lightiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1870
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

The ladies Of the Broadway Presby-
teriaR church will entertain their friends
at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Buford, at
the head of Washington street, Thursday
evening. All are cordially invited to at
tnnd.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
Ladies, do You want a handsome com

Ladies, do you want a 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 beauti-
full transparent whiteness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. J. Pozzoni, St.
Louis, No., and by E. Breunert, Emil
Kehler, G. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island ll-l4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTs.-Regular
conclave of Evarts Commentary, No. l8S,
X. T., this evening at 1870 o'clock. Work
on the order of K. L. Sir Knights So
iourning in this vicinity are courteously in
yited to be present. By order of the q.
w. l.. SWEENEY, Recorder.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
River News,

The steamer Belle of Lacrosse up and
the Red Wing down this evening. -.
The Diamond Joe up in the morning.
Nearly all the steamboats, coal at Cable
yard, on the levee.
Freight business is improving.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Five cents worth of Corbett's California
Soap Plant will do as large washing as
fifteen cents worth of ordinary soap. For
cleaning floors, woodwork or washing
dishes it has no equal, A trial is invited.
For sale by all grocers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

A dose or two of Freligh's Remedy has
never failed to cure the severest pain. It
is immaterial of what character or where
located. Prepared by Hind & Murphy
81 Barclay st, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

The light running Domestic sewing ma
chine is to be seen in perfection at the Bos-
ton Bazaar, L. s. Gates & Co., sole agents
for Rock Island county. tt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

PRUsE1NG's White Wine Vinegar excels
all others in purity, strength and flavor.
Try it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

OPEN AGAIN. Schmidt & Sons bath
rooms, in Star Block, are in running or
der again, and they invite the people to
call and see them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

I hereby respectfully invite everybody,
to call and examine my beautiful stock OF
clothing and furnishing goods.
/ RAMRERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling gooo
goods at reasonable prices. body.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
The Waather--To.DaY.

The following shows the terperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as In
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ 500 above zero. IL NJ GA above zero.
9 A. N. 56s q p. NJ %
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Just back from the east, where have
selected a very fine stock of ready made
clothing-all the latest styles OF the sea-
son l. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

For pain in the side or back, used Renne' S
Pain killing Magic Oil. Thisis safe, sure,
clean and delicious family remedy. Try it
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Enamelled pipe costs only trltie more
than common iron pipe, and poes not cor
rode or rust. For sale by Fred Hass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

New line Of ladies underwear at very
low prices, at
WADsWoRTH & PARsoNs's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Rock Island Business College, Good
business course. Shorthand. Telegraphing'
Thorough instruction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

A large stock of Racine Trunks at Llv-
inpston's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Linen suits at Wadsworth & Parsons S
they say twenty FIVE per cent cheaper than
any other house in this section.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement in an
other column.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12
ASTHM A.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
! and Proprietors of DR.. r. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes Of
three sizes, which retail for % cents so cents and
81 Persons renting retail price will have tho
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. post paid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. $1.75; $3.50 and 500; gross price, SIS:
$50; S12. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO..
Rome, N. Y.
For sale in Rock Island b. John Bengston, Emf
KGher, and T. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Keep the rust out of water by using en-
amelled pipe; it is also superior to lead
pipe. For sale by Fred Hass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-12

Another new lot of parasols very fine
and cheap at
WADswORTH & PARsoSs's.