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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21
RIVER NEWS.

WAR DEPARTMENT. RIvrB REPoRr,
Dec. 20. 1915 (
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

JAMES WATSON,
Sergeant, Signal Service, U. s. A.
To Rent
Cottage on 18th street. five rooms, good
cistcrn. etc. Enquire Of DIR. SMITH.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

JAMES WATSON,
Sergeant, Signal Service, u. =. A.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

FOR LEASE OR SALE.
Lands, In tracts to suit, near Cairo.
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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-12-21

will be successful in the contest.
AT no time since the new levee was
commenced has the work progressed so
tsvorably as at the present. The fne
weather Of the last week has left the
ground in splendid condition, and with
. largely increased force of laborers and
teams the work has been pushed for
ward with wonderful rapidity. Yes
terdsy upwards Of eighty teams were on
the work and the amount of earth placed
on the leyee was almost double that of
any other day since the work was COM
menced. In the absence of Mr. Robert
Bagnell, who is in Washington, his
brothers Thomas and James have charge
OF the work, and deserve credit for the
manner In which they managed it.
"A celebrated physician OF Caro-, Iii.
Gently called to SEQ q patient out OF Cairo,
very low with consumption. 1t was APP
parent that the sick man was gradually
drawing to his end, and rs he
owed the doctor ''littlc bill" for protes-
siOnal service, the medicine man deemed
1t prudent to lead the diseased mind to
the consideration of this bill. lie
therefore kindly spoke to him of the
nearncss Of his end and the necessity OF
putting his house in order for the change.
Tho sick man replied that he was once al
exemplary Csngregationalist, but had
back-slidden. The doctor remarked that
1t was not too late to set his house Ia
rights As the good book said, that as long
As the lamp holds out to burn, tho vii
est sinner might get back, or word,
to that effect, and there was still
q hope for him. The poor invalit
cast his eyes heavenwsrd for q moment
then turning to the physician who had
90 'tenderly reminded him Of the neal
approach OF death, remarked, doctor
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
La Trappists.

The Dubuque Herald gives an accoun
Of a monastery near that city of the order
of monks called La Trappists, who practice
great self-denial, and who keep almost
perpetual silence. Their place is at New
Mellary, Dubuque county, where they are
popularity known as THE Brothers. "
They own some 5000 to 1900 OF the most
fertile acres of Iowa; they own large herds
Of fine cattle, and are unusually prosperous
and wealthy, as we'll as pious and devout
They are an Offshoot of the monastery Of
Mount Mellary, in Ireland, and the Older
members came from that monastery t.
this country some thirty years ago. They
are divided into two orders, the working
brothers and the praying brothers. TIT
working order talk and do business witt
the outside world. But the recluses, tn,
holy men of prayer, are meyer seen by the
eye of sinful man, but pass their time il
meditation, in prayer, and in habitual 81
lence. DR.. Gregg, of this city, on recen
visit up the river, drove out to New Mel
lery with party of ladies and gentlemen
and had very pleasant time. The hos
FATALITIES of the Brothers was the theme O
universal praise,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
NorEs HEKE AND rHERE

The "Star Singers, of Rock Island
at Turner Hall tonight.
Judge Guyer was in the marriage
business yesterday Union, This is a
very common announcement for Guyer's
organ to make, but we do not remember to
have seen any return,to the county board,
of the fees he receives in such cases.
What becomes of the fees2
Did the white bearded gentleman who
drove party of little folks out hazelnut
ting, have another bottle of medicine in
another pocket? Or was the one which
was broken by accident and rim down his
trouserleg the only one he had? 1t was 8
funny affair, anyhow.
Mistakes are liable to occur in thu
best regulated families. Such turns GU
to be the case in the family of Mike Riley
or Blind Mike" He dropped in thi
morning to tell US that we slandered hin
10 our account of his marriage few day
ago, when we stated his age to be about K
years. He says he is only 81. and, by wa,
of parenthesis, he casually remarked tina
| it was false alarm at first. He did no
assume the honors of papahood for two o.
three days after the visit of the official VIII,
performed the ceremony. We are no
disposed, of course, to rob him of any 0
the time, and so-amend.-Dav. Dem.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
Circuit Court.

Ed. Richards, the watch thief, wa
brought into court this morning and SEN
fenced to one year and half in the pen
itentiary-ene day solitary, and the bal
ance at hard labor. Hugh Conwell takes
exceptions to our yesterdays item because
it stated that Richards stole the watch at
his saloon. Conwell says the watch was
not stolen there, and that he knows moth
ing about the case, and that there was No
more propriety in referring to his place
than to Snyder's, The reference was
made because there were two Ed. Rich
ards's in Jail and it was desirable to dis
tingush between them. But since Mr..
Conwell is so sensitive on the subject our
reporter has enquired of Justice Pinkley
what we're the facts brought out in the ex-
animation before him, and that gentleman
replied as follows:
Schwartz was sitting on the railroad
track near the ferry landing when Rich
ards came up and asked Schwartz to lei
him look at his watch. Schwartz hand.
ed it over, when Richards put it in his
pocket and walked up the railroad track
He went into Hugh ConwelPs saloon, fol
lowed by Schwartz, and there some CONVEX
sation ensued, Richards then went ou
in the back yard aud started on run tC
the alley, followed by Schwartz and sever
al other men Nike Lynch happened tt
be passing through the alley and he arrest
ed Richards If | remember right thu
evidence showed that the parties had beer
in C9nwclrs saloon and got a couple O
drinks before the watch was stolen"
Of course Couwell is not 10 blame be
cause the men went into his saloon. Their,
was no evidence duplicating him or hi
house, and no necessity Tor his nervous
ness on the subject.
Damar Gamble, who, few days ago
plead guilty to stealing a watch from Hen
ry Mars, of Moline, was, yesterday, sen
fenced to days In the county Jail an
fined 81 and costs Of prosecution.
/ At 10 o'clock this morning all the viii
nesses in the Bryant Refs manslaughte
case were in, and l9 witnesses for the dc
Tense were sworn. Others are expccte
from Whiteside county.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
Our Bogus Water Board.

The charter of this city, which is the
supreme and controlling law to the council,
provides that the terms of all city officers
shall expire on the second Tuesday in
March. No ordinance can change that
fact. No city council can legally ignore
it. No city council can repeal, or alter or
ignore this plain provision of the city
charter. Under this provision of our city
charter, the terms of all the water COM
missioners, the superintendent, the engine
er, etc., expired on the second Tuesday
of last March. None of them were re-
appointed. And after April 10th, the
date when the mayors law took effect,
none of them could be appointed, except
by the mayor. Mitchell resigned-an I'm.
necessary proceeding, because his Office
was vacant whenever the mayor chose te
appoint his successor But the mayor
accepted his resignation and appointed hi;
successor and yet Mr.. Mitchell has the
cheek to appear and act in the board.
The mayor appointed successors to Blu:
Ter, Carse and Davis, and they, in defanc'
of the charter, continue to appear at meet
ings of the board, and have the impudenc,
to attempt to exercise powers in defanc'
Of any law or custom. Mitchell, Butler
Carse and Davis are no more legally mem
bers Of the water board that Red Dog an,
Spotted Tail are, and it is a piece of law
less impudence in either of them to at
tempt to exercise powers they do not legal
ly possess. They dare not test the ques
ton of the legality of their acts in th
courts
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
An Insane Case,

Application being made by Mrs Harriet
Armstrong, daughter of John Turner, of
Cordova township, for the appointment of
a conservator for her fathers property,
she claiming that he was insane, and not a
fit person to take care of himself, the case
came up in the county court this afternoon.
A son of Turner objected to the proceed
ings on the ground that his father was not
present, and employed Sweeney & Jack.
son. E. II, Johnston, of Port Byron, was
the attorney for Mrs. Armstrong, and q
rather spirited discussion ensued between
the attorneys. The jury was dismissed
and the court took the case under advise
ment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
A Fragrant Subject .

Yesterday afternoon Policeman Rinehart
arrested negro, who said he had the
ague, but everybody who witnessed his &C
tons was of the opinion that he was drunk.
He was taken to the marshals Office and
placed in the back room to remain until
he felt better. The marshal then left, but
returned in few minutes and took a look
at his patient, to find that, to Judge from
the, odor, he had been attacked with al
other disease, commonly produced by eat.
ing green garden truck. Talk about
your boquets and perfumery-heavens
but the way those windows went up made
the glass shake, while our good looking
marshal made dive for the door a1d went
down the stairs five steps at time. Who
should he meet but the Little Sneak
(Henly,) of the Davenport Gazette, and
the idea of Furnishing him for his cheek in
stealing his items from TIE ARGUS at once
flashed through the mind of our marshal
Come here, Bub, I've got an oriqina
item for you" said the city official, and hi
led the way up stairs, unlocked the door
opened it, and catching the Little Sneak
by the nap of the neck and unde
the coat tails bounced" him in
to the room, locking him in, amid roar
of laughter from the crowd which ha
gathered to see the Little Sneak" get a
original item for the first time. The bo
begged, cried, came very near swearin
(although he belongs to the Sunda
school, and at last he was released, on hi
promise to be more careful with his pei
sonal abuse upon parties in this city, an
not to depend entirely on the items of tn
ARGUS for his news.
The lengthy reporter of the Union wa
also taken in," and "done for" in tn
same way, but he was so tall and his hea
was so small that he could thrust
through the transom, SO he didn't get
very good benefit, except to perfume b
clothes.
Neither paper mentioned word abol
their reporters adventures, when they ha
the facts for half column of very interes
ing news. Strange, wasn't it?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
How Pinkley Makes Change---How His
Thoughts strsyed from His
Prayers.

The Union tells story of the careless
ness of jury, before Justice Pinkleyl, in
case where there were two defendants,
returning a verdict; 1--WE, the jury, find
for the defendant" but not specifying
which defendant. The joke is good one
on the stupidity of the average jury,-but
it is more pointed hit on the court that
received such a verdict. Everybody
knows that Rock Island Is noted for its in
telligent, keen and impartial justices of
the peace. The other day, one of them,
leading member in the Methodist church,
and one who, short time ago, wanted to
bet reporter for this paper. thathe could
debate better, lin his own estimation) and,
in fact, was the sharpest and shrewdest
man in the city, made one of the most
foolish blunders,i in paying out some money,
that has reached the ear of reporter for
some time The facts are as follows: This
shrewd justiee,a at the close of the case the
Union refers to, after reviewing the intel
ligent verdict proceeds to pay the jurymer
their fee of so cents each, He had moth
ing smaller than 81 bill, which he hand
ed to the first man, who gave him so cent,
back in change; the j. P. then handed the
so cents to Juror No. 2; then he couldn'
make the change to pay the other jurors
so he took back the so cents given.to No
2, and gave him 81 instead, all the Will,
thinking he was doing the thing up right
He gave the so cents, taken from No.
to No. 8, but this left him in as bad Fl,
as ever. He knew what he was doinI
though. He repeated the same trans
action with Nos 3, and 5, as with Nc
2-taking back the so cents and givin
them 81 instead. To No. he gave tn
SO cents, and the whole party bid the hon
kprable court good-day, and left the office
And he did not discover his mistake ur
til that evening, at prayer meeting, whe
he frightened his good wife nearly out {
her wits, by exclaiming aloud "I'll thro,
up my Office! Fifty cents! o, Lord II
ruined!" and seizing his hat, he rushe
r out of the church to hunt those jurymel
) This proves the old saying that whe
, THE lips are in prayer, the heart is ia
D from it,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

In a test case il has been recently decid-
ed by the Old Catholics in Germany that a
priest may lawfully marry.-Erchdnge.
For 'Old Catholics" read New Protest
ants" and it will be correct. The social
ed and self-styled "Old Catholics are a
lot of schismatics and seceders whose at
tempt torepudiate the teachings of the
church and hold on to its name, is q
melancholy failure. Henry the VIII,
when he left the church for a pretty wo-
man still claimed to be Catholic. So all
the weak-headed priests who are captured
by women, wine, money or other devices
of the devil, still claim to be Catholic,
though expelled and repudiated by the
church. 1t would be far more honest in
the pretended "Old Catholics" to call
themselves by their true name-"NeW
Protestants. )" They can't very well KEEP
the name and not keep the religion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

The Peoria B. Rock Island Railway
will sell excursion tickets to st. Louis and
return, good from Oct. Jst. to Oot. 18th.
inclusive. Fare for the round trip from
Rock Island $1O.45,
Sale of tickets will commence Friday
Oct. LIST. and continue until Saturday Oct.
9th.
Passengers leaving Rock Island at 6 A.
NJ. arrive at ST. Louis at P. NJ. Passen-
gers leaving Rock Island at 1:30 P. NJ
arrive at St. Louis att A. NJ. Through
day cars and sleeping coaches from, Peorio
to st. Louis ria THIS train. Close connec
tons can be depended on.
Fl. j. LowREY. Gen'l Agt.
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Genl Ticket Ag't.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

POSITIVE CLOSING OUT SALE.-A. Bam-
berger says he has determined to close
out his entire stock of dry goods, notions,
etc. within the next thirty days, regardless
of cost. He says this is rare chance for
persons who want goods cheap. The stock
is large and he says it must he sold, as he pos
itively intends going into some other bust
ness. He says this is an excellent chance
for parties who want to embark in the dry
goods trade, and that he will sell his entire
stock cheap to any person who wishes tc
purchase. To all his customers he request:
that they come soon and make their pur
chasess while the stock is yet complete
| Any person wishing to purchase the en-
tire stock will do we'll to call on Mr., BAN
berger,as he offers to close the whole stock
to any one who means business.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
Improvement in the West End--Rail-
road to be Extended.

Bailey Davenport has leased to W. j..
Reid & Go. for ten years, three acres of
ground lying just south of Kahlke Bros
boat yard, in the west part of the city, and
between Mill street and the river, and
that firm has opened another lumber yard.
They will continue the old yard at the foot
of Beaver street.
j. R. Hilliard, Esq, receiver for the
Peoria road, intends putting down side
track to the lumber yard in few days,
and Reid & Co. talk of erecting saw mil
en- the new site. The extension of the
Peoria road down to the old distillery site
will develope the West End into large
manufacturing district.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
The Rockford. and ostsrhers.

We are informed that Osterberg has
arrived in New York, and telegraphed to
Judge Drummond that he is prepared to
comply with the order of his court in the
matter Of the sale of the Rockford road
also that he has telegraphed here, to the
the parties proposing to form new com.
pany under his auspices, to meet him al
once, in New York, and organize, the com
panv.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
Notice to Newspaper Thieves.

lawfully and felonously steal, take and carry away
| any newspaper or periodical from the place where
the same may be left for any other person, shall be
deemed guilty Of larceny and punished dccordinfy.
1t shall be sufficient to alege, in the indictment IN
der this section, property to be in the publisher
in the person for whom the newspaper periodical
WAS left.-LdaCs Of Illinois.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
Excursion Rates!

To the Central Illinois fair to be held
at Peoria, October 5, 6, 7 and 8, 1875
Peoria & Rock Island Railway will sell
excursion tickets to Peoria and return from
all ticket stations at one and one-fifth fare
for round trip.
Tickets will be good on all trains going
to Peoria on all days of the fair, and to re
turn on the same days, and on regular
train October 9th.
Tickets must be procured before enter
ing the cars, as full-fare will be collected
by the conductors from passengers paying
on the trains.
j. r. billiard, Receiver,
JAS. V. MAHoNEY,
Gen. Fr't and Tk't. Agt. 8.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

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, 1875-09-30
Lost,

A brown, or liver colored, setter
dog, named Butler" had on a brass
chain collar and small brass paddock, broke
through window of ARGUS Office on the
night of the 9th. The finder will be
literally rewarded and confer a personal
favor by returning the same to
J, S, DRAKE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

A FAMILY REMEDY.-"Coe's Cough
Balsam." These have become household
words with very many families, and the
merits of tbs article justly cntitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are testi-
flying that it has actually cured them of
consumption. 1t is no doubt the consump-
tives best friend, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

OLD FoGIEs are those who stick to
old notions and old medicines. They are
disappearing rapidly, as a class, even as
Worm Candies and old fashion remedies
are fast disappearing before Laycock S
Wolm Killer, which is regarded now as
the most reliable worm medicine. 1t is as
certain in Its effects as it is safe and
pleasant to give. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Sold everywhere.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
The Argus Book Bindery

The need of a good book bindery has
long been felt by The ARGUS office-one
where our work can be done promptly and
our customers not be disappointed. This
want we have now supplied aud 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 of an experienced and
ACCOMPLISHED workman.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil, mixed
with water and molasses, is excellent for
colds, and it cures collie in children.
Women find its use excellent to cure head.
ache, or any rheumatic pain, and it is
clean to use. Try it for burns or scalds
Sold by all dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

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 al
Louis, Mo-, and by L. Breunert, Emi
Kehler, c. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn.
as, Rock Island ll.14dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

The cures made every Gay py Freligh's
Remedy are really wonderful Magic is
the only word to express the action Of this
truly invaluable medicine Everybody
that once uses it experiences relief, and not
only continues to use it himself. but recon-
mends it to his friends. If you are suffer-
ing from Neuralgia or Rheumatism, send
at once for bottle and try it. Druggists
generally sell it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
KJDDER's AsTHAMA pASTu

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 de,
lighttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell l. Co. Charleston. Mass. 1926
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

Mitchell & Parsons have just opened
new lot of those two button kids, at only
one dollar pair Also full assortment
of Harris's seamless kid gloves, with one,
two and three buttons; new fall prints,
brown and black muslins, etc. Also
Springfield shrunk fannels, and full line
of Amana fannels and yarns at very low
prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
The Waathar--To-UaY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated by thermometer:
Z A. NJ $50 above zero IL NJ GO above zero
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

WANTED-A good girl. Apply to Mrs.
Charlotte PUNK, south side of Orleans
street between Swan and Otter streets, i'm
mediately.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
POLICE COURT.
Before E.c.cropper, Police Magistrate

VIM. Darrah, working at Haverstick' s
pottery, was arrested last night and taken
to jail by Policeman Feeley for being
drunk. This morning he was fined SO and
costs. He paid 95 cents, all he had, and
was sent back to Jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

Fresh oysters, in different styles, and
hot tea and coffee, at Leonard Drubes'
confectionery, on Madison street, opposite
Union Square. l7-deod-2w.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

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, 1875-09-30

The ragged edge of anxiety and de-
spair'' is easily removed by taking few
doses ofthe purifying Castor Oil Pills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

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, 1875-09-30
Personal.

Hon. VIM. H. Ferry, receiver for the
Rockford, Rock Island & st. Louis rail.
road, is at the Harper House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

Blank Books of every variety and
style ruled and bound to order at THE
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-09-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement In an
other column.