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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

MANIA FOR FAST RIDINGl -How TO
CONE HOME FROM THE CENTENNIAL Al
most every man, woman and child has a
mania for fast riding, and for the benefit
Of flying sight-seekers, we will call atten-
ton to the fastest through train in the
United States. Leaving Philadelphia by
the Pennsylvania railroad, at 1870 any
morning. passengers ride over the line be
tween the Centennial city and Pittsburg,
354 miles, in ten hours. This particular
train is composed of parlor cars, so ar
ragged that the magnificent scenery on
both sides of the line cannot be over looked
The old, highly cultivated ano rich agri-
cultural districts east of Harrisburg are
extremely interesting to the traveller, whilst
the mountain ranges, the Horse Shoe
curve, KitanniDg Point, the CouemauRh.
the Allegrippus and hundreds Of charming
varied views, may be enjoyed during day.
light by taking the Limited Fast Express.
BY this train the sleeping cars are attach
ed at Pittsburg, and passengers arrive in
Chic4gO the following morning, many
hours in advance of all other routes. and
necessitating only one nights ride. Nc
other railway on this continent can Offer
the iuducement OF lightning train from
the East. G. NJ. Clark, at the Genera
Ticket Office, 65 Clark street, Chicago, viii
give all information. Particular attention
given to letters of inquiry.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
Dr.. KINGS New DIscovERY.-Th

Dr.. KINGS New DIsCovERY.-This
wonderful remedy contains some very rare
ingredients heretofore unknown TO the
medical protessionl which have proved to
be certain specific for dry hacking
coughs, tickling in the throat, hoarseness
severe aud stubborn coughs, difficulty Of
breathing, wasting of flesh, pbthisic, asth-
ma, and all diseases of the throat, chess
aud lungs. DR.. Kings new discovery vii
positively cure where everything else fails
Go to your druggist, get bottle of thin
never failing remedy, and your speedy
cure is certain. Trial bottles FREE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

A lady writes us: | suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy My uurs,
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in three
hours | was entirely cured. | wnuo
recommend to ladies the use of Renne' 5
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pa Q and
suffering. and as being neat and delicate
t. use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' $
Medicated Complexion Powder II
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicateiy soft and
smooth. removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by f.
Breunert, Emil kehler, C. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

SOMETHING NEw-Onc OF the most
useful articles that has come to our notice
FOR sometime is the new Goodyear $ Pocket
Gymnasium. This unique invention is one
of the best health promoting apparatuses
yet brought before the public, and is a
com bincd health lift and gymnasium. Our
Mr.. p. ID. Drake. while in New York,
carefully inspected the Pocket Gymuasi-
um' and declares it to be the best con-
trivduce nl its kind be has ever seen. The
Goodyear's Rubber Curler Co. is reliable
Institution and all orders addressed TO CO.,
Broadway, New York, will receive promp,
attention. See advertisement in to-day's
ARGUS,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

One of the most reliable manufacturing
institutions Of its kind in the country is the
Globe Nail Company, Boston, Mass. The
nails made by this concern are Of the best
Norway iron guaranteed perfect and ready
for driving This company claims to make
the best horse shoe nail in the country,
and warrant the goods to be superior to any
in the market. The company has an i'm
mense trade, which is rapidly increasing,
and has testimonials from over 10000
horse shoers as to quality, perfect finish
etc. For sale by the trade generally, OF
may be had on application to the Globe
Nail Company, Boston. See card in thi.
paper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

About week ago Marshal Halves re.
ceived letter from I'll. A. Hooper, chief
of police at Harrisburg, Pa. notifying
him that young man. named Franklin
Z. Stevens, with his wife, were in this
city, and requested the marshal to have
the man arrested. The letter stated that
he was piano tuner and gave a descrip-
ton of him. Marshal Halves found his
man at Epstein's music store, where he
had procured situation, aud this morning
he arrested him and took him to his Office
He seemed to understand just what he
had been arrested for, aud stated that he
had been agent for a man named Ward,
for pianos and organs, and that he had
sold the instruments and not returned all
the money. Word was telegraphed to
Harrisburg that the man had been arrest
and an answer was received that an officer
had been sent to this city after the pris-
oner.
| Marshal Halves also sent messenger
over the river to 622 Main street, where
Stevens and his wife have been boarding,
and the latter came over She is rather 9
good looking young woman of about 10;
she says her husband is a great coward
for leaving Harrisburg at all; that she
has been married about Is months; thai
Der maiden name was Van Vliet; that she
lived 10 Middletoxu, N. Y. where sae be
came ACQUAINTED with Stevens, who is abou
"a years old, and married him agains
the advice or her friends. She says that hel
mother and step-father live in Newark, N
j., and that she will not return to Harris
burg with her husband, as she does no
wish TO have her friends learn of their dis
grace. She hates newspaper nen,-or
account of a New York Sun reporter hav
ing interviewed her when she eloped will
Stevens, and publishing sensational articl,
in regard to the matter. She says sht
lived at 22l NORTH Second street, 10 Har
risburg, and resided there about 6 months
Stevens was taken to Jail, and his wife
returned to Davenport.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

INTERMITTENT FEVER is so common in
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion. low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhaatiors, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the DUST
flying off the griCdstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now il
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever. to provide
themselves with that well known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
Great Reduction in Centennial Ticket
Rates.

In accordance with the resolution pass
ed at the General Ticket Agents Con-
vention at New York, the Peoria and
Rock Island Railway has reduced the
fares to the following figures: Philadel
phia and return, $3.50; New York and
return, $500 Tickets good for sixty
(6O) days from date of purchase.
J. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l. T'k't. A'gt,
j. Il. billiard, Receiver. l5tf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

%.t-a may Marry, who not WAX.
i,>s2 .uip 1rtaat questions ai.sweredi
u. - HITTIER'S MARRIAGE GIIU5.,
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed f1r
Sd cts. by mail. Address ST. st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
Mr.. Brown Declines.

ATKINSON. Ill. Oct. 2, 1916.
To the Editors of The Rock Island Argus:
Please announce through THE ARGUS
that withdraw my name as a candidat,
for Representative 10 this district, leaving
the field to Mesrs Grenell and Bish.
Thanking my friends for the honor
remain very respectfully &c
j. NJ BROWN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

There is no medicine that has been dis
covered that will so rapidly and effectually
remove the cause of rheumatism, neural
gia and govt from the system as Freligh'
remedy. prepared bv S. o. A. Murphy, 81
Barclay street, n, Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

MAN never is, but always to be bless
ed" says tie poet. This is not the case
with those who use B. T Rabbits Best
Soap, for great blessing is then always
in the present tense and at easy command
The discontinued and unhappy should
bear this fact in mind in their troubles.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
CanphOrinei

Is the most efectual remedy sold, is q luxury TO
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric.
has a pl asant and refreshing tor. IL will imme
diatey relieve and cure kheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh. Headache and
Sweled Face, Sore Throat. Sprains and Bruises,
BupiOns and Chllblains. Eruptions Of the Skin.
Pain In Chrst, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; Removes
freckles, tan aud salowness; makes the
skin soft white and delicate. Its applica
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
The Father Mathew Festival.

The Father Mathew Total Abstinence
Society will give their annual festival at
Darts Hall. Tuesday evening, October 10.
Biehrs Band will discourse good music;
Mrs johnson will prepare one of her bes,
suppers, and everything will be made
pleasant for all who attend eodtd.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

SUDDEN CHANGES IN THE WEATHER
are productive Of Throat Diseases, Coughs
and Colds. There is no more effectual re-
lief to be found, than in the use of
"Brotun's Bronchial Troches."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

The queen of base burners, the Victoria,
was awarded the first premium at the
Davenport fair, over all soft coal competi-
tors and fully carries out their decision,
in being the largest heater, the most
economical on fuel, and entirely free from
the escape of gas. or smell of tar in the
room, besides being handsome in design
and finely finished. 1t is for sale only by
David Don, No. Is West Illinois street,
RI diff.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

Consumption has been pronounced in
durable, but Il. A. Osman, No. Is, Sew
enth Avenue. New York, claims to be abb,
to effect cure by using Osman's Cod Lily
er Oil ard Lacto Phosphate of Lime
This remedy, it is claimed. will afford re-
liet 10 the most obstinate cases and is sale
to be sure cure for consumption, bronch.
tits, and diseases of the blood. For sal
by the drug trade generally. See card il
THE ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

DIR. Bulls cough syrup has been before
the public for years, and is pronounced by
thousands superior to all other articles fol-
the cure of coughs, colds, influenza and al
pulmonary complaints.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 30 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
dicated nv thermometer:
Z A. M. "a above zero 10 44o above zero
ga. N, 39o So. NJ. 4So
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
Meeting of the Second Ward Tilden
Club this EYenir q.

All members of the Second Ward Til
den club and all persons who would like
to become members are requested to meet
in Killers hall at 1880 o'clock this
Tuesday, evening,
By order of A. HENRY, Capt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes Leautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
Of 40 years. Is charmngly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier. and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

One of our mechanics claims that he
would not be without DR.. Kings New
Discovery for coughs and colds. even if it
cost S. bottle, 1t must be good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
INDEPENDENT CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION.
Sixth District---at Tiskilwa, Monday
the 10th.

We find the following in the Cambridge
Chief of the 7th inst:
The Independent voters of the Sixth
congressional district are hereby requested
to meet in convention at Tiskilwa, Bureau
county, Monday. Get. 10th, 1876, at Ii
o'clock a. NJ, for the purpose of. nominal
lug candidate for congress who will rep
resent the interests of the industrial class
IS and be true to the great interests en-
trusted to his care, and transact such other
business as may come before the conven
ton. The committee announce with
pleasur" the bright prospects and encou.
aging intelligence from every part of tho
district of the masses constantly rallying
to our standard. and earnestly urge thai
every township 10 the district should be
fully represented.
VIM II. VAN EPPs, of Lee Co,
l.. ID. EDWARDS. Rock Island Co., &.
HENRY HUNTER. Putnam Co.
Ii. NJ KING, Henry Co,
c. A. DEAN, Bureau Co.,
District Committee.
Geneseo, Sept. 80, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures Sick Headache.

STop that distressing cold with bottl,
Of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sal,
BY all druggists 10 Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

FoUND-Any one having lost a pet
Pheasant can learn of his whereabouts by
calling and paying for this notice. l0dlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

House for rent on Cherry street, with
8 rooms, well, cistern and good cellar. En-
auire of j. NJ. NORRIS. 5d6t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

Printing, Binding and Bank-Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

NICE RULING dons at The ARGUE
BlNDERY, Leave orc srs at the counting
room, #
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

'Housekeepers and laundry men say that
the Japanese soap made by Fisk & Co.,
Springfield. Mass, is superior to any in
the market The proprietors claim for
this soap superior qualities and that it Is
unequalled in the laundry, the kitchen, OF
toilet 1t contains nothing injurious and
is warranted to be better than any in the
market. See card in to-days ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

On Thursday the Rev. Josephus Col
Inns was arrested in priuceville for bastardy
upon the con. plant of Mary Traverse, the
girl with whom i was charged he had had
connection. The girl is now with
child, to which she will give birth in short
time. and she claims that Collins is the
father of her embryatic offspring
Peoria Democrat, Sa.aday.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA q socK ISLAND RAILWAY.
HIoAao RocY ISLAND 3 PACIFIC q. 3.

soTNa EAST TRAYS LEAVE
At {, 30 q. m. ;4:30 p, m; and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
WEST TRAINS LEAVE,
At s:25 q. m; 9.5S q. m, and 800 p. m. Train
arrive from the east 40 above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-10

Lv Indianapolis. AT. Peoria.
&C. Mall & En-. 400 AN 1:55 N
Peoria. indianapolis
&C. Mail & Elk. 7.l5PM $40 p N
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at Indianapolis for
oil points Fast and south.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12
Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 11.-Flour-Dul
Wheat-De fair and market firm; NJ
2 Chicago spring 9S1Ea9Sslc spot; has sol
e91.c seller February; 9sssc seller MartE
No. 5, zee; rejected 6Sa6s1Ec. Corn-0pE
ed higher and closed at the inside figure
No. 2, 44c spot; 4Sc bid, seller February
rejected 351SaS6c. oats-Quiet and finn
No. 2, 3O1Sc bid, spot; SO5sc Februar
Barley-Quiet and steady at 6711c. Rye
Firm and in fair demand at s21lasSc spot
79Ac seller February. Pork-Steady and
in moderate demand at $40 40 spot; sic ~
10 52h February. Lard-Dull ut So SiR
spot; $40 471lal2 so February; Sl2 G9}sl
u IS March. Bulk Meats-Firm at 7alOa
a1oXc. Whisky-stea1y and in moderate
demand at 81 0S..
On call board wheat was unsettled At
9s1Sc February; 991sc March. Corn easy
at 4S}sc January; 425sc February; 45lia
46ssc May. Oats dull and unchanged. Pork
firm at $40 45a19 80 February; $40 7TIIa
10 80 March; SO 80 April. Lard unchanged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12
New York.

NEW YORK, January 11.-Cotton-Dull
at IS 9.1Ga1S1Sc. Flour-Firm; superfne
western and State 81 25a4 70; common "a
good 81 9oa5 IS; good to choice 50 45a5 20;
white wheat extra IS 95a7. IS; extra Ohio
81 95a7 %; st. Louis So 26a9 90 Rye Flour
Unchanged. Corn Meal-Western $50
as IS. Wheat-Low grades firm, Others un
changed; No. spring 81 s1a1 IS; ungrad.
ed spring 81 12a1 ID; no grade, New York
inspection, 81 90; No. 5 Chicago spring
81 bal 2S; No. s do in store 81 O6; winter
red western 81 %. Rye-Steady at sSasOC.
Barley and Malt-Firm. Corn-Lower with
moderate business; closing shade 1rmer
mixed unsound 55a56c; no grade 4Sai9c.
Oats-Steady and unchanged. Haydn
changed. Hops Firmi eastern l0al6c
Coffee-Quiet and unchanged. Sugar
Steady: fair to good refining sasI4c; prime
S9Sc. AIolasses-New Orleans quiet at co.
62c. Whisky-Demand fair and market
firm ut 81 11a1 111z.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12

g., REMEMBER Tms.-Now is the time Of
the year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever,
Coughs, Colds, and fatal results Of predis-
position TO Consumption and other
Throat and Lung Disease. Boschee's
German Syrup has been used in this
neighborhood Tor the past two or three
years without a single failure to cure. II
you have not used this medicine yourself
go TO your druggists and ask them OF its
wonderful success among their customers.
Two doses will relieve the worst case. II
you have no faith In any medicines, just
buy sample Bottle Of Boschee's German
Syrup for 10 cents and try 1t. Regular
size Bottle rs cents. Don't neglect d cough
tn save rs cents. LOGAN, LIST & Co,
d&w Wholesale Agents,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12

ANNUAL ELECTIONS Since our last
report the following annual elections Of
city corporations have taken place:
la Belle Iron Works-Board Of Direc-
tors: S.H. Woodward, Henry Wallace
D. SpauIding, Calvin B. ,Doty, John
Wright, VIM. Lunch, John McClin.
ton. The Board met Immediately after
the election and elected Mr.. s. Fl. Wood.
ward President. This is the first election
held by this company, as it was but re-
Gently incorporated. 10 49,.
Commercial Bank-Board Of Directors :
T. Il. List, J. L. Stilel, &c. Thomas, Q.
H. Booth, w. T. Burt, r. ]. Smyth, W.
A. Wilson. The only change in the
Board was the election Of Messrs. smyth
and Wilson in place OF Robert Gibson and
A. J. Clarke. The Board will meet at 10
o'clock this morning for organization.
Peabody INSURANCE Compaay.-A meeting
Of stockholders for the election Of q Board
of Directors for this company was called
for yesterday, but no election was had,
the. directors having concluded to post
pone the election until Tuesday next.
National Bdak Of W. Kd.-Board Of Di-
rectors: A. S. Todd, NJ. Reilly, S. Little,
Jas. Maxwell, ]. r. Hubbard, Thomas
Hughes, R. W. Hazlett, NJ. Pollock and
Crispin oglebay. This Board is the same
IA last wear ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12

MARTINS NEW YEAR.-Martin, at The
Capital Dining Rooms, 1855 Market
street, has during the year just closed
served his delicaeies up to the hungry
public in every style known to the culin-
AIRY art, and his cooking during the Cen.
tennial Year is bound TO eclipse anything
Of the kind ever heard Of since the mem
orable days Of '76. Martin ought TO be
appointed chief cook at the Philadelphia
jAmboree next summer, and he would &C
complish more toward attracting labor
and capital to this part'of the country
than the entire collection in the West
Virginia department. II you want a
square meal, or nice lunch, call at the
Capital Dining Rooms on Market street,
opposite the City Building.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12

SSSNhA SSS"A - 'NSS SN@'N''
This court met yesterday afternoon at
2 o'clock, pursuant to adjournment OF
Saturday last.
E.G. Cracraft was appointed guardian
for George Dean Simpson, aged 8 years;
Arthur N. Simpson, aged Q years; How;
ard F, Simpson, aged 2 years. Bond 5000
for all. ~ ~.
Eliza j. Root was appointed guardian
for Flora Root, aged Il years; Abbie
Root, aged IA years; Leila Root, aged II
years, orphans Of Robert |. Root, de.
ceased. Bond $1,000.
The decree entered in the chancery case
Of S. W. Boyd VS.. Fred. Rogers and others
at former day OF this term was amend.
ed on motion Of counsel for defendant.
Adjourned until this afternoon at .
q clpck.-g .,H .H. H.s5as H-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-12
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE; January 11.-Flour-Firm;
western superfne IS 75; fair extra 81 co.
475. Wheat-Quiet; No. 2 western red
81 81; Pennsylvania red 81 SCALES, Corn
Dull; western mixed new 6S1<c. Oats
Dull at 42a44c. Rye-ouiet and firm, Hay
Unchanged. Pork-Dull at SCI 90. Bulk
Meats-SNal0Xa11c, loose. Lard-1SI1,
13Ac. Butter-Unchanged. Petroleum
Strong; crude 79<aS9<c; refined 1SIfc. CO..
lee-Steady and unchanged. Whisky
Firm 1t Sl'1lk.