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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

This case was argued last evening in the
circuit court, by Hon. J. B. Hawley for
the city, and by Henry Curtis, Jr., for the
water board ring Mr.. Hawley made a
strong argument, showing that when the
whole number of members of the CITY coun-
ell authorized by law to be elected is the
phrase, as in the mayors law, the mayor
must be counted, and two thirds of all the
members of the city authorized by law to
be elected is eight, not seven. We have
never yet heard any man express differ
cnt opinion, except those belonging to the
water board ring.
The court reserved its opinion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
The Moline Ciuy Schools--Report I
superintendent Gregory,

The attendance is Sc more than any pre-
vious month of this year. ITO more than
the corresponding month of 1878 and 204
more than the corresponding month of
1874.
The distribution in rooms is as even as it
Is possible to make it. All the rooms are
comfortably full and only two-the ii aud
grammer rooms of the Central building =
are crowded. The progress 10 studies is
satisfactory. Owing to the changes in
teachers found necessary there has been
some falling off in the interest and degree
of progress in such rooms, but they are re-
covering from the relapse and in some cases
pushing ahead with renewed ardor.
The discipline is, think, quite as good
as it has ever bcen since | have been con
nected with the schools. There has Lecn
one case of corporal punishment,-a boy
who was openly rebellious, even offering
violence to his teacher. As his parents
had expressed the wish to have him pun
ished if he did not obey | considered the
punishment the better alternative. That
is the third ease Of corporal punishment
| during this year. The other two were up
on the special request of parents.
| | have already reported informally the
suspension OF George German for incorrig-
ably bad conduct. George Scholotfeldt,
boy who was so persistently disobedient
as to require suspension last term, has re-
turned making due apologies aud prom
ises for the future He has been readmit.
ted, subject to your action.
4 few other cases which gave promise oil
serious difficulty at first have been quietly
settled by the aid of the parents.
have reason to thank every parent tC
whom | have appealed fer assistance, fol
the hearty cooperation extended.
| With continuance of this state Of thing:
there will lie little necessity for the appIi
eaton Of force Or the authority Of tht
! beard
We have during the month purchased ;
small amount of much needed apparatus
for chemical experiments pursuant to actor
Of the board at the last regular meeting.
During the last term classes Of the Higl
school have completed and passed exam
inatien in the following branches
i Physiology, four pupils passed Alge
bra, three pupils passed. Natural Philos
cphy, seven pupils passed Arithmetic
twenty FIVE pupils passed Zoology. eleyel
pupils passed.
Glasses have recently been organized il
the following branches: Physiology, Latin
Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry aud Wort
Analysis.
Respectfully submitted,
L. GREGORY, Sup't.
Moline Jan. 81. 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Mckee Convicted.

Of course If evidence ever amounts to
ANYTHING, Mckee should not escape con-
yictlon. A verdict Of not guilty would
have been a decision by twelve men that
there never was any whiskey ring; that
the conviction of Joyce and Mcdonald and
Avery was piece of prosecutions" that
Mckee was the SAINT that the Tall .Syca
more of the Whitewash represented him
aud that Babcock & Co.. Instead of thu
tax-payine, law abiding people, has POS
session of the government 81 Louis Re
3lttbftoon.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

CRoUP-Almost daily We are called up
on to chronicle the death of some loved
one, by this dreadful d sease, which often
takes It's victim away from loving parents,
With only short notice Every mother
should supply herself with Goes Cough
Balsam, for it is 10 emigration to say it
VIII cure niaety-nine cases in every one
hundred it taken in season. There are
very mary mothers who will tell you they
owe the life Of some dear one to this won
derlul medicine. One very desirable quail
lty Is, that it leaves no bad effect it being
perfectly harmless lie cases of cough,
hoarsehess. or tickling in the throat it has
no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

. Geo. W. Lords compound for removing
scale in steam boilers, is said to be one of
the best preparations of its class in the
market. The proprietor guarantees to re-
move scale satisfactorily. or no charge.
The Importance of a reliable article of this
kind will be appreciated by manufacturers
and others using steam. See advertise
ment 10 this paper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

The superior quality of the nails made
by the Ausable Horse Nail Co., New York,
and the honorable dealing of the manu-
facturers, is fast gaining reputation for
the concern second to no house of its
kind in the country. The Ausable Nail is
the only hammered nail in the market, and
is guaranteed. by the manufacturers to be
superior to any, ''cut point" nails made.
Allorders addressed to Abraham Brussing,
secretary, New York, will receive prompt
attention. See advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
A HrT BIRD ALWAYS FfryvrERs

A HlT BIRD ALWAYS FLUTTERs.-
The manufactures of the various
poisonous ha;r preparations which flood
the country and made from Sulphur, Lead,
Mercury and ether metallic poisons, are
Hutterlng terribly, and admit the
humiliation Of their poisonus compounds,
because directions how to detect the poisons
they use, accom- pany the Egyptian Hair
Coternq. which is the only safe and
etfectuai article used. No sediment No
poisons. M stains Is not a dye,
Geo. VIM. Southwick, Proprietor, New
York. T. 0. Box lSS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
A n ew Directory,

1t is now about four years since a dlrec-
tory of Rock Island aud Moline has been
pnblished-and then the work was care
lessly done. We need new one very
much, if we can get one which will be COM
plete and reliable. Directories, or books
of reference, for business communities, are
almost Indispensable No enterprising
community is without them. 1t is an evil
dence of lack of enterprise not to get out a
directory often. 10 The large cities they
published one every year.
OF the 6 or s directories Rock Island has
had, We tAink no two have been gottnn up
by the same firm, and none by firm with
with sufficient experience to give satisfat-
ton. We now have a chance to try firm
that has been In the business for II or Is
years, aal whose experience, if they will
put in the work, is a guarantee that we
can = : a good reliable book We allude
to thu "lIo.!and Publishing Company,
III 2Llh Avenue, Chicago, Mr.. John
| Holland 81 manager and editor. and Mr..
| ID. l.. Ihf ~, secretary and treasurer, are
BOW at the Harper House, and are about
to commence the work of issuing a more
complete and perfect directory Of
Moline and Rock Island than we have
ever had. The company issues directories
for Aurora. Galesburg, Bloomington
Sterling, and Rock Falls, Fon du Lac
Jacksonville fact for nearly all the
cities in the west. They contain valuable
statistics, in four distinct departments
The first contains the title page, dedica
ton, introduction, with population, hist
orlcal sketch, notices of the schools
churches, and the various societies ant
organizations. The second full edtoria
review Of the manufactures, business
houses and professional men. The thirt
a complete list Of all the residents, alpha
betically arranged, and the fourth an ex
haustive business directory, intersperseG
with the different advertisements.
The Sterling Gazette says:
Hollands Directory of Sterling anc
Rock Falls has just been issued, and it i
' but justice to Holland & Co., the publish
ers, to say that they have fulfilled thei
, promise to the letter and deserve til
thanks of our citizens for the excellenc
of their work
/, The Standard says:
Hollands Directory is being Delivers
t and we are highly gratifed at the com
: pleteness of the directory and the histor
zeal sketch of the city, as well as the gen
: eral neatness and good quality Of the pull
i LEGATION throughout
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Now They Gsgin to Plead Guilty,


The conviction of Mckee, the leading
Republican editor of St Louis, for conspir-
acy to rob the government, causes the
Maguires and the Babcocks and the
Grants to grow pale, and or the assembl-
ing of the court in ST. Louis, on Tuesday
afternoon, and after "a jury had been i'm
paneled to try ex-Collector Mcguire, Mr..
Voorhees,, counsel For the revenue rob-
bers, stated, IN effect, that they had made
compromise with the government by
which, if Mcguire would plead guilty on
tho FIVE counts charging him with neglect
Of duty, that the government would with
draw the sixth count. for conspiracy, etc.,
and this was DONE
Mr.. Voorhees, proceeded to argue that
his client was innocent Of intentional mis-
conduct and was controlled by the strong
influences around him, etc., etc.-all OF
which was too thin" A nolle prOseQui was
then entered as TO the conspiracy count
and plea of guilty entered as to the
others.
1t was understood That Colonel Mcguire
will furnish the COVER nment with informa'
ton relative to the C ,nspiracy in St Louis
and elsewhere not ye { brought out in evid-
ence, and he will no do ubt be witness in the
ether cases. 1t was then agreed that
there should be no change 10 Mcguire
bond, and the court. adjourned.
The counsel and court have agreed that
none of the jurJ rs selected for Mcguire
trial shall be 9.rawn tor Babcock's case
The remainder of the venlre will be drawn
and ten new paen will be summoned. The
trial will begin on Monday next. 10 the
meantime the court will be engaged il
equity cases.
| There will be intense interest all ovel
the country in tb Babcock trial.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, pro-
prietor of the mammoth seed warehouse
at that city. This house has reputation
for upright business dealing, and carries
the largest stock and greatest variety Of
seeds of any concern in the country. The
establishment is among the oldestiin its
line, and has trade extending throughout
the United States and the Canadas, The
firm INVITES examination of it's garden
calender, which is mailed to any address on
application, See Card.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

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, 1876-02-02

kIDDER'S -AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any pulling or extravaganza prom
Use. quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are a'fording 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 syr ptoms while inhaiing a de-
lishtful Ter rune Price 40 cents by mail.
otowell & O.. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

MOTHER, would you cause your child
to look bright, cheerful and happy? If so
give the child few of Van Deusens
Worm confections. They act like magic.
The life of many an innocent one has been
saved by the timely use of this truly valu-
able medicine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

A farmer n Pittsfeld trod on a rusty
nail which penetrated the bottom of his
foot abouta inch-he i'm mediatelv APP
1lied Rennes Pain Killing Magic Oil to
the wound, pouring and forcing it into the
wound freely; then bandaging and keeping
it wet with Magic Oil; this prompt action
Immediately cured the wound. and prob
ably saved him from lock jaw. 1T works
like charm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answeredin
DR.. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
- cts. by mail. Address ILL St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complication Powder. 1t
imparts to the skiG Il beautiful transparent
wilderness. 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, c. Speidel and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Mitchell & Parsons have opened, this
day, full line Of black and brown mus
Inns, in 4, 5, 6 and 1914 widths, Also
table linens; tea cloths; embroderies; edg-
ings, and cotton trimmings gents unlaun-
dered shirts at a little over half price of
other makes of the same quality. Shawls,
blankets, hannels and other winter goods
at New York cost. 2wdt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
The Daily Arens,
Wednesday, February 2. 1876.
St. Patrick's Day.

A delegate meeting Of the Catholic
Societies of this city and Davenport, will
be held in St. Anthony's School Hall, in
Davenport, on Tuesday Evening, Feb.
18TH, 1876, to make all the necessary ar
rangemeuts for the Centennial Celebration
of St. Patrick's Day Parade, March l7th..
1876. By order of the Committee.
JOHN LILLIs, w. III. MCCARTHY,
Sec'y. Chairman.
Rock Island. Feb, End 2dlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
MOLINE.

The Moline editor of THE ARGUS has his office and
head quarters at the Phoenix Hotel, subscribers
served by carriers, every evening, furnishing the
Attest telegraphic reports and markets. ana local
news Orders promptly and carefully executed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

NoTIoE.-The undersigned have this
day, by mutual consent, dissolved partner
ship.
All persons indebted to Walker x
Dodge are requested to call at q. E.
Dodge's store in Bengstons block and
settle. RUFUS WALKER,
G. Z. DODGE,
Rock Island, ILL.,, February, l, 1876
0d3twl
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
The Ice Trade.

J. A, Smith, Jr., of 81. Louis, and CIV
Goodell, OF Litchfeld, this state, mentioned
in THE ARGUS last evening, arrived at the
Bellows House last night TO day they
were making arrangements for cutting and
packing ice at South Rock Island.
Several other parties from the south
are expected to arrive in this city this
week with view Of putting up ice here
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Charles S, Emeigh, the favorite barber,
has moved his shop into the basement of
Masonic Temple-Capt. Robinsons new
block-and is now ready for business He
also has fine bath room. 2dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Tine Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
: A. NJ. % below zero IL NJ. 100 above zero
A. NJ. 100 above 2P. N. 10 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your Druggist for Grams Fluid
Lightning.
ASK for Prussing's WhiteWineVinegar
warranted pure. wholesome and palatable
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
DIED.

SPERRY-On the morning of Jan %, 1876, in
Rock Island, Mrs. Augusta Sperry, wife of s. C.
Sperly and daughter of c. J. Wilmans,
MATTHEWS,-In Milan, ILL.,, on Thursday morn
ing. Jan. ", 1875, of congestion of the lungs,
Clarence E. Matthews, i'll the I'D Year o. his age,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Q A M PHI O Il N II
The great discovery for
The Relief of Pain!

1t Immediately relieves, and Is sure cure for
RHEUMATIsM and all EXPLANATORY DISEASES.
CAMPnoRINE has relieved thousands Of cases of
Sprains Bruises and Stiff Joints. II is unrivaled az
a cure for Sore Throat, Pains In the Back, Chest
and Limbs, Chlblains, Burns and Scalds, Frosted
Feet, Catarrh, etc.
1t has a pleasant and refreshing odor, and will
not grease or stain the most delicate fabric, which
makes 1t LUXURY in every family. Price 25 cents
per bottle. For sale by Z. Breunert, Emil Kehler
and John Bengston.
REUBEN HoYT, Prop, New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

II. A. @. D.-All the members of Rock
Island Grove No. %, U, A. O. D., are re-
ouested to attend meeting at their hail
on Thursday tomorrow evening for
special business, +. LUDoLPH, n. A.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

The establish .ment of james S. Mason
d Co., Philadelphia, is probably the oldest
backing man ufactory in the United States.
This firm has won world wide reputa-
ton Tor its goods, which are claimed to be
superior t., any in the market. At this
time, whe' u SO many spurious articles are
offered, standard backing is sure to
take the preference. Mason d Go. have
the larg est trade of any house of the kind
In the country. See advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Loaded Cars East and West,

The following number of cars were load
ed and sent east snd west, from this city,
over the G. r. |. Il p road during the
month of January:
Loaded cars East. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 65
:. West Observation-Disclosures. .533
Total. .......,.............. ................59S
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

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, 1876-02-02

Change and decay all around we see, :"
and the wise prepare themselves by taking
a few doses of the renovating Castor Oil
Pills
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

YOUR TAXES ARE DUE.-State, county
and city taxes are due. Office over Hong
Kong tea store.
decl5-3m J. R. HUBER, Collector,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

A useful present in the furniture line
can be had at Kroger & Freytag's. See
advertisement. dts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURER
! and Proprietors of DR.. Il. w. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. INSTANT RE-
LIEF IS GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put mp the medicine in boxes Of
three szcs, which retail for % cents, 80 cents and
81. Persons RENTING retail price will have tho
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free TO any who desire. Prices
per doz. $I.75; $3.50 and 800: gross price, $lS;
1886; S72. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO,
Rome, n. Y.
For sale in Rock Island b. John Bcngston, Emf
Kehler, and E. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Internal Heveuue.

The following is Deputy Collector Z, h.
Woods report OF internal revenue receipts
for the month of January:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state Of mind IL
q weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. a..
1t tones up the system, arrests dsschA -e dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. nu rejuye-
mates the entire system. 1t is perectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF nve boxes and large q vial Of powder, which
Is important IN old, serious cases; or 81 per single
Dox. Sold By ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS,
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MrVCINR ca.
No. 662 BRoADwAr. II. Y.
- See large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

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, 1876-02-02

All kinds of sewing machines repaired
at the Boston Bazaar. 22d&wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

NICE RULING done at THE ARGUS
BlNDERY, Leave orders at the counting
room, If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
POLICE COURT.
Before E c. Chopper, Police Magistrate

Henry Nelson, Swede, from Moline,
was arrested last night by Policeman Lit
tig for being drunk. He was lodged in
Jail, and this morning fined SO and costs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Best l0-cent brown muslin in the city al
III. G. Wivlll 4 Co.'S. 2d3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Henry Vincent tomorrow night. Re
served seats at Champions.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

Henry Vincent tomorrow night. Re-
served seats at Champion $.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUSTl NO SMELL!
y Always soft and ready for use without dish
1t will do more work with less labor and expensa,
and give more elegant and lasting ustre. than any
STovE Polish ever produced A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
featured only by B. f. BROWN & CO., Boston,
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02
Cutting ice has begun at this place.


De Castro performed to fair house at
Hail last night. Those who
attended pronounce the performance as
one Of unusual merit. The professor per-
forms number of new and original tricks.
u The protracted meeting atthe Methodist
church still co1tinues with undated elDter-
est and much good is being accomplished
There is certain class of boys who
attend for no other purpose than TO annoy
the congregation. Rev. Mr.. Collins has
been compelled to call attention to this
several times and last evening he spoke
rather severely. Boys or men who have
no more self respect than to disturb a
religious gathering ought to be punished
severely. There is a law covering such
cases,
The action of the board of education in
granting the petition for teaching the
Swede language in our schools is causing
some comment here and is far from proving
satisfactory The expense OF hiring an
additional teacher for this purpose seems
altogether uncalled for and is only adding
new burdens to an already overtaxed CON-
mupity. None but the English language
should be taught in the public schools
which are supported by forced taxation
upon the property of all the people.
Moline Board of Education,
On Monday night the board of education
met in regular monthly meeting. Present
all the members Of the board except Pre-
sident G. A. Wheelock.
The petition of 800 Swede residents ask
ing for teacher Of the Swede language i'll
the schools was granted.
The board authorized the purchase 0;
suitable tables for A and B. rooms.
After allowing number of bills the
board adjourned.
Che Moline City Schools--Report o.
superintendent Gregory,
Gentlemen of the Board of Educa:ion
The following is the report of the Moline
public schools for the month ending Jan
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-02

EVERY MAN should wear
them. Specially adapted to
CLERGYmEN, STUDENTS and
al persons of sedentary
habits. For sale by dealers
generally, and by CLEvE'D
SHOULDER BRACE COMFY,
Cleveland, Ohio: Sent post
paid on receipt of $3.50 and
Chest measure.
~ Ask for PRATT's PAT
EMIT BRACE.