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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
A Weather Prophet

The weather predictions of Prof. Henry
Kroeger. who lives 10 Wisconsin, are at
tracing more attention where he lives than
those of "Old Probs, or ofProf Mansill,
OF Rock Island, or of Prof. Tice, Of st.
Louis. A gentleman writes a friend in
this city, that the professors prophecies
are relied upon by his neighbors, and rare
ly fail, especially when he does not cast
his predictions too far ahead In the first
part of October, for instance. he predicted
that ''as the next new moon shows the last
bit of its face, we shall have the pleasant
est autumn we have had in many years.
Early in November there will be some cold
days, but it will be mild and pleasant dur
ing most of the month" This has proved
correct, so far. He continues, that the
weather will be pleasant in the main, 'un-
til the goth of December. when the streams
will freeze, but only thin sheet of ice will
be formed. Between Christmas and New
Years there will be heavy SHOWS for few
days. In January we shall have the finest
Indian summer we have had since 1856,
and there will be only few cold days.
During the winter there will be
more rain than snow, and little
or no sleighing. There will be a
few cold days in February. March will be
dry, cloudy aud warm. The weather in
April will be variable, cold and warm
spells alternating. In May it will be dry,
and gardeners will find it necessary tC
water their plants" Prof. Kroeger, who
,oo.,e 20 kol-a n @r,,a ;nka,aak -,
beer, advises brewers to lay in ice at the
first opportunity, or they may have to send
to Alaska for supplies.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
River News.

The last boat of the season up on the
K. MI. is the Savanna, and she will be
here this evening and proceed up as far as
Dubuque where she will go into winter
quarters.
The Minnesota, the last boat of the sea-
son down, was here last evening. She left
235 sacks of wheat for Sears's Sons, south
Rock Island, and 100 barrels of -four for
Indianapolis via the Peoria road. Ia Dav-
export she lett ., 700 sacks of wheat.
The captain OF the Minnesota reports
that he encountered great deal of ice in
Lake Pepin, and on " edaesday the ice was
forming SD fast at Winona that the
Savanna dropped four barges there and
put for the s,uth. The Bayard left La
Crosse for Winona Wednesday night, bnt
could not make it, and turned back. The
steamer Victory went aground above
Winona, Wednesday, with three barges,
and staid aground for forty-eieht hours.
During the entire summer river business
of all kinds has been unusually good at
this point
The river is "a above low water mark.
WHARFAGE.
The following towns on the Mississippi
above St. Louis, charge no wharfage: st.
Paul, Hastings, Prescott, Lake City. North
pepin. Wabashaw, Alma. Minnesota, Mt.
Vernon, Fountain City, Winona, Trempe-
leau, Richmond. La Crosse, Brownsville,
Badax, Victory, De Soto, Lansing, Prairie
du CHEN, McGregor, Clayton, Gutenberg,
Cassville. Dubuque, Dunlieth. Galena, Sa-
wanna, Sabu!a, Lyons, Clinton, Albany,
Oamanche, Cordova, Le Claire, Port By
ron, Davenport. Port Louisa, New Boston,
Keithsburg, Oquawka Pontoosac, Dallas.
Nauyoo, and Montrose. There are still
sixteen points, including st, Louis, where
wharf tax is charged.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

A New ART. A new method of
ornamenung has recently been introduced
to the public called "Decacomanie. or
Transfer Pictures 1t consists of instantly
transferring pictures which have been
printed on paper in cologs, to any article
one may wish to ornament, 4 large class
OF the designs such AS Flower and Fruit
pieces, Autumn Leaves, Moss Rosebuds.
ferns. Vines, Antique Heads, Cupids, EN-
blems, Nleda.lions, Landscapes, Animal
Scenes, &c, are particularly sought after
by ladies tor ornamen,ing furniture, work
boxes, vases. lamp shades, flower pots, and
articles OF china, glass, wood, silk, ivory.
marble, plated ware, tinware, &c.
These pictures are designed by the mos,
skliifut European artists, and are printed
on prepared paper in many coiors and
various designs: they may be instantly
transferred to any article SO to initiate
the most beautiful painting. The dir
ectl0ns for transferring are very plain, and
the art is easily acquired, SO that one may
become an expert even after few hours
practice.
BY this process the cheapest articles are
frequently ornamented with bits of land
scape or floral decoration that could not be
painted by hand without increasing the
the value ofthe article. The manufacturers
of these pictures, Messrs. j. L. Patten
d Co., 1872 William Street, New. York,
will send, postpaid, book of "A pages,
giving full instructions in this delightful
art, complete catalogue, and ten specimen
! pictures. on receipt OF ten cents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
The New Constitution for Alabama.

The New Constitution Tor Alabama.
The new constitution for Alabama has
been ratified by some $4,000 majority, the
efforts ofthe eustom-house Republicans and
administration agents to defeat it proving
fruitless. The instrument is in many re-
spects remarkable for originality and Sc
verify; in fact, it could only have been
framed by people who had endured acute
misrule, who had found that each of the
three branches of government had devel-
oped capacity for mischief once unknown
and unsupported. The Radical legislatures
Of Alabama forced on the state in the re-
construction days of 1867 were literally
dens of thieves, Other states have testi-
fed to legislative corruption by instituting
new safeguards, but as the restrictions OF
this constitution are days march in ad-
vance of all others, the evil must have
been monstrous indeed. The presence Of
Spencer in the senate and Annanias Hayes
in the house was ample evidence of some.
thing rotten, but the provisions of the new
constitution show the gangrene all bu,
universal. The executive and judicial
branches were as rank and foul as the leg
islative. 'Wilful neglect OF duty, corrupt.
ion in office, habitual drunkenness, in
competency, or any offense involving
moral turpitude while in Office, or com
United under color thereof, or connected
'therewith," are the evils which an eight
years operation of the constitution of 1861
has taught the people of Alabama to com
memorate in the constitution of 1875. We
remember to have heard when the former
instrument was In course of preparation
that one member of the convention fell
dou BITS as to the ultimate receipt of BIZ
per diem and mileage, seeing he had es
caped from neighboring states penitent
larry, whereupon the lights of the bod.
kindly drew up memorial to the govern
or OF that commonwealth craving pardon
for the perturbed delegate as being now al
honorable and needing his pay; and thu
favor of this transaction seems to hav
permeated ever since the governments
fabric to the erection whereof this worth
lent his valuable aid. A new day has
however. dawned upon the scene of thi
little incident, and under its new constitu
ton the state of Alabama is likely t
thrive.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Personal.

Sheriff Housings condition was slightly
improved to-day, and he was able to sit up
most of the day in an easy chair, and read
THE ARGUS.
Mr.. j. Meredith Davies, of Davenport,
has been appointed general passenger and
ticket agent of the Rockford, Rock Island
& st. Louis railroad, and Mr.. D. M. s.
Zero, late of Louisville. KY, has been ap,
pointed agent for the Rockford road in
Davenport.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENTS Neuralgia
in the head. Paralysis of the Brain and
premature death are very frequently
caused by the use of lead and other metallic
poisons in the hair preparations, which
have been absorbed into the system. In
the pamphlet which accompanies the
Egyptian Hair coloring simple directions
are given, by which any one can detect
poisons. 1t also contains report of the
Metropolitan Board of Health, showing
which articles are dangerous to health, and
endorsing the above article, which is
the safe and effectual article used. No
sediment-no poisons-no stains-is not a
dye-Adress Geo, VIM. Southwick pro
prietor New York, p. o. Box 1888.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Religious Notices.

Central Presbyterian-Rev. j. r.
Findley, pastor, will preach tomorrow, at
l0:45 A. NJ. Subject: THE Conversion
of our Neighbors," At 7P. NJ, subject:
Tine Way to Zion and who are in it, +"
Union Thanksgiving services will be held
in this church commencing at 10A NJ.
The sermon will be preached by Rev. j,
S. Mabie. The services will close in time
for all to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner.
All are welcome.
Baptist morning and evening,
at usual hours by the pastor. Sunday
school at $780, Seats free, all welcome,
~ E. Church, -Morning. Text:
After this manner therefore pray We. "
Subject: Manner of prayer" Evening.
Text: Worship God, '--Reu.-
Subject: "Why ought men to worship
God?"
N. B.-We are perfectly willing to pub
lish such brief religious notices as may be
sent in by the pastors of the various
churches, but we must ask the clergymen
to write palmer and with more care, for
the reason that some of their hieroglyphics
cause more swearing among our printers,
in trying to translate them, than is allow.
able in our office. Mr.. Findley's copy il
always prepared with great care and with
scrupulous neatness, and he is not respon.
sible for having caused any profanity in
the Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night. after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsTRY, Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
iections Of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years ~ J. j.
Davistnow deceasedl and you will be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
MCkINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island,
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller Il Fuller, Chicago, whole.
sale agents.
John +. Henry. Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, 8 College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skiG beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

There is hardly a school-boy in the land
that has not read of Merchants Gargling
Oil, Before the public for the last forty
years, it has become almost a household
word from the Atlantic to the Pacific. As
a liniment and exterior application in
burns, scalds, sprains, bruises. frost bites,
flesh wounds, and the numerous ailments OF
flesh and limb 10 both man and beast.
Merchants Caring Oil stands unrivaIled
in the world. Merchants Worm Tablets,
certain and safe remedy for worms, in
either children or adults, have likewise be-
come famous for their effectual curative
properties. These remedies can be obtain
ed at almost any drug store in the land. -
Sandushy Ohio Register.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

IF the lives of your little ones are dear
to you land we know only too well that
they are) we advise you not to give them
any Of the dangerous worm syrups or
liquids of any kind or name which are not
only harsh to use but dangerous to take
and are used with peril by those who are
precious to us and look to us for care aud
protection. Van Deusen's Worm Confec-
tons are safe and pleasant to take and
they do their work thoroughly and without
main
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE.
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
so cts. by mail. Address o17 St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

ASK YOUR DRUGGIST. or merch ant
for Laycock's Worm Killer, Far better
far safer than all the worm candies and
veruifuges which food the country. and
more pleasant to take Nothing like it Jor
expelling worms, land children love it. Sold
by druggists every where. Twenty-Five
cents bottle,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Transfers of Real Estate

Charles NJ. Osborn to John Hitter, part
Of lots and 6, block 63, lower addition to
the City of Rock Island, for $40.
Joseph Vandruff and wife to Henry
Vandruff. the N. fraction Of the s. fraction
al / ION Big Island) of Section 81, in town
ship II, range 2, W.-containing 395
acres, for 81 400.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Mitchell 4 Parsons have just opened a
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 hannels, and full line
of Amana fannels land yarns at. very low
prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

TEMPERANCE LECTURE,-The friends of
in Rock Island and vicinity,
should interest themselves in securing a
full house at Darts Hall, Thanksgiving
night 1.-THE 25th) to hear the eloquent lee
ture of Mr.. Lynch on temperance. 2Odlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

KIDDERs 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 inhaiing a de-
lishtiul perfume. Price 10 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

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, 1875-11-20
Marrow Gauge Roads,

There is at present In successful and
profitable operation a narrow gauge rail
road from DesMoines, Iowa, to Ames, a
small village thirty eight miles north of
the former place. The people of Webster
City, thriving town on the Dubuque 4
Sioux City road, about thirty miles north
from Ames, desiring its extension to that
point recently appointed committee con-
sisting of Messrs, Hyatt, Funk, and Hun
ter, to visit the officers of the DesMoines
Il Minnesota narrow gauge company and
receive their proposition for extending
their line from Ames to Webster City.
st public meeting held afterwards in
Webster City, the committee made their
report, of which we publish that portion
which serves to show what a narrow
gauge can do up and down the knobby
prairies of central Iowa. The committee
say:
I'VE drove to Ames and at 3 P.
started over said road to DesMoines, our
party having been joined by j. J, Smart,
vice president and superintendent of the
road We reached DesMoines, a distance
of SO miles, in two hours and twenty
minutes, making six stops on the way.
Our first object was to learn the utility of
the narrow gauge. We observed the
starting and stopping of the train, the
motion of the cars when running, the rate
of speed, the weight of the cars, and their
carrying capacity, the weight and power OF
locomotives, the grade and construction of
the road bed, sc. Our conclusion is, that
the narrow gauge starts and stops smooth
er and quicker, and runs steadier at the
same rate of speed, than the broad or or
binary gauge, and can with safety be run
as fast; while it can be run on grades and
| curves not practical on broad gauge roads.
The weight of engines used is IA tons, or
about half that used on the ordinary gauge,
3 the weight of freight cars about 1000
pounds, little more than ] Of that used
5 by the broad guage, carrying capacity 49,
| 900 pounds or As that of the broad guage.
? A single engine will draw l6 loaded cars,
? carrying 256, 900 pounds of paying freight
{ These figures, in connection with the rel
alive cost of the usual and narrow guage
railroad demonstrates that freight car
, be carried at little more than one-hali
, of the cost on the broad guage.
4 Our next inquiry was as to what the
= road already constructed was paying? TC
] enable US to arrive at definite conclusion
! on this point, we we're shown the books Of
the company and had before US the cost Of
D construction, of rolling stock, side tracks
D depots. &C., as we'll as the earnings and
! expenses of the road. While we do moi
3 feel at liberty to abuse the confidence Of
/ the officers Of the road by giving the fig
ures in detail to the public, we do not hes
itate to say that the road is paying good
E net per cent, on its cost, and it's business
e is daily increasing. We are also satisfied
t that an extension of the road to Webster
City will greatly increase its business"
The committee also reported an offer fol
the extension of the road which would
: seem to place its cost of construction, righ
e of way, station houses, water tanks, &c
at about $1,000 per mile.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

BoRwN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs, FOR
PULMONARY and Asthnatic Disorders,
have proceed their efficacy by test of many
years. and have received testimonials
from eminent men who have used them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Scarfs and nubias at WivilI & Co.'s.

Save fuel, make your homes comfortable,
and obtain everlasting happiness by going
to the Warner mills and ordering storm
windows. 20d3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
7 A. NJ 500 above zero. IL NJ. 45o above zero
o A, NJ 33e - 3P. n. 44o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

NoTICE.--New Hazelton Brothers pianos
for $275 ;also Vose & Sons pianos for $3.50,
to order. Call at j. Zimmerman's music
store, No. 100 Main street, Davenport,
Iowa, l7d6t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

THANKSGIVING BALL AT TURNER HALL,
The St. Patrick's Benevolent Society, of
this city, will hold their sixth annual ball
in Turner hall, Thanksgiving evening
Wednesday the oath. 17wed&sat
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

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, 1875-11-20

New goods at Wivill & Co. s to day.

NICE RULING done at THE ARGUS
BNDERY, Leave orders at the counting
room, tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

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, 1875-11-20

BARGAINS IN FURs.-The greatest bar
gains in seal. lynx, mink and other kinds
of ladies' furs will be found at T. Richter's,
Davenport. l6-deod6t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

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, 1875-11-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your Druggist for Grams Fluid
lightning. ems
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Stop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For sale
by all druggists in Rock Hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Cramps and pain in the stomach are
promptly relieved by using Renne's Pain
Killing Magic Oil,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Storm Windows, buckwheat -four, cellar
sash and chicken feed at the Warner
mills. 20d1t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

THE largest Vinegar Works in the
World are in Chicago,E L. Prusing & Co.,
Pron'S
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Q A M PHORINE
The great discovery for
The Relief of Paini

. 1t Immediately relieves, and is a sure cure for
RHEUMATISM and all EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
- CAMPuoRINE has relieved thousands Of cases Of
Sprains, Bruises aud Stuff Joints 1t is unrvalled as
cure for Sore Throat, Pains in the Back, Chest
and Limbs, Chilblaius, Burns and Scalds, Frosted
Feet, Catarrh, etc.
II has pleasant and refreshing odor, and will
not grease or stain the most delicate fabric, which
makes 1t a LUXURY in every family. Price 25 cents
per bottle For sale by K. Breunert, Emil K9hler
and John Bengston.
REUBEN HoYT, Prop, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20
Pilas-1tenlnp Piles.

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

For to-day's Chicago, Milwaukee, st.
Louis and New York markets, see first
page of The ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

PAPER RULED and bound to order at THE
ARGUS BINDERY, Leave orders at The
Argus Counting Room opposite the Post
office IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-20

Editor of the Union:
| see Dy this morning s paper that am
charged with writing, the article signed
X X in your yesterday mornings issue.
in card signed by Eugene Lewis and p
l.. Mckinnie and the gratuitous state
ment is made by those gentlemen that the
announcement of my name ito the public
as the author of the article they consider
complete answer to any and all allegations
and insinuations therein contained" In
that article, as | remember reading it, two
plain charges we're made, I. e.: Insult
cient clothing for the patient and the
threats of police if the neighbors visited
him. 1t was stated on the authority of the
nurse that the doctor gave no medicine.
Just how doctor can alleviate" pain and
guard against sudden death without Civ
ing medicine lis not clear to an unprofessional
mind, and the spectacle being too painful
for the neighbors seems a matter for them
to judge OF and not for professional gentle
men to judge for them. And now one
word personal to myself. There is nothing
in my present occupation or the past that
I consider half as disgraceful or mischiev-
Gus as revealing professional secrets to
break up families! The wording of this
card not being poetical leads me to believe
that the lawyer wrote it and that he may
design having me arrested for vagrant
and in reply to this have to say that my
occupation past present and III future is
my own business not his, and that there
has not been and will not be any faint of
dishonor attaching thereto, nor shall /
apply to him for aid as he did to me to
purchase the furniture bedding. &C., for
his room when ne first arrived in town.
Would it not be we'll for these gentlemen
to answer the plain charges made instead
of INDUCING in personalities, insinuations,
&c, NJ. WHEELER.