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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
Captured and Brought Back.

On the night of the 10th inst. there was
a masquerade ball at Killers Hall, in this
city, and that night three men at the
party-Conductor Albert Cole, of the
Rockford road, Charlie Wright, and man
named Paul,--had their overcoats stolen.
A few days afterwards Wright's coat was
recovered in Moline, and Coles in Coal
Valley, where they had been sold, Mar
shall HAYES was satisfied that the thieves
had gone to Chicago, and be took measures
to catch them. They were founo at the
French Hotel, on Kenzie street, and Halves
went up for them and brought them here
this morning and committed them to JAIL
They give their names as Edward Welch
and j. Z, Barrow. The penitentiary will
claim them at next May term of court
This afternoon they were taken to the
residence of Father Roles, in charge Of Off
GERS, as it was believed that these were
the same fellows who swindled Miss Ellen
Roles out of $3.50 on bogus express
package. When taken before Miss Roles
she Immediately identified Barrows as
the man who gave her the package and to
whom she had given the money. The
fellow whined and cried and said he wasn't
the man. but Miss Roles was firm and de-
clared that he was.
They were then taken before Magis-
trate Chopper. They waived an examina-
ton and were held in $500 bonds each for
their appearance at the next term of the
circuit court. Sent back to jail. They
claim that they bought the coats from
another man, a stranger, but that's little
s'too thin.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
The Ring caucuses To. Might.

A0C &~A2k SdoS0bcc M4kAts
The organ Of the Butler Mitchell water
board informs the substratum Of that
party, this morning. that THE ARGUS was
correct when it announced a week ago,
that Billy Butler was to be the next water
board candidate for mayor; that was fixed,
in Pinkley's Office, and all the substratum
will have to do, tonight, is to put in the
list OF delegates already agreed on at
Pinkley's Office, The meetings are mere
form anyway,-the list has been fixed up
by Jim Parks, Krell & Co.
The water board ring organ also says
that they must nominate Carse, Bailey and
Davis for reelection in the LIST, End, and
5th wards; that they've got to hunt up a
new man 10 the Sd because Woodruff
won't run; and also new man in the 4th
because the ring is going to use Butler as
candidate for mayor. y. I =,
The common people. who do the voting,
viii thus see how nice it is to have their
candidates fixed up for them in advance,
1t simplifies business, and saves the people
from thinking about the matter at ALL
All the people win have to do is to pu,
the collar of Parks, Krell. Butler .and
the water board ring on and wear it. The
water board will run the whole business
for the party--the people have no more te
do about it than they have as to who shall
be post master.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
Personal.

Mr. Fred Jay, young wholesale grocery
dealer at Elmwood, Peoria county, is in
the city, accompanied by several young
ladies, and they are stopping at the resi-
dence of Mr.. J. T. Kenworshy, an old
friend. The party will remain for several
days.
Maj. ]. NJ. Beardsley, who has been on,
of the city for several days on business.
returned home last evening.
Mr.. Charles A. Jarvis and family re-
turned last evening from months trip
through Missouri. Kentucky, Arkansas
Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. He
says the weather was very disagreeable
during his entire trip, rain falling near
ly every day, washing out and OVERLOOKING
railroads and plantations and interfering
greatly with travel and sightseeing. He
visited all of the largest cities in the above
named states.
Not having very enjoyable trip on &C
count of the disagreeable weather he nov
intends to visit California with his famil,
and spend couple of months sight seeing
there. lie will start In few days.
| THE ARGUS returns thanks to Mr.
Jarvis for the latest New Orleans ant
Vicksburg papers, and also for the printet
proclamation of the King of Carnival Of
Mardl Gras day at Vicksburg, and tor
special order of the police department 0
Memphis for that day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

MR. JACKSON TO BE "HIsrED."
Thomas Murdoch 70 b Appointed.

: q
The publication Of our reporters in
tsrview with sundry Republicans has set
the town agog on the post Office question.
Every is talking abuutit. and it seems
now pretty well understood that Thomas
Murdoch is to be the man. The struggle
of the Hawley party to avert the impend-
ing blow has been desperate one, and
Gen. Henderson has done his best to avoid
the conflict. But the Lynde party knew
their advantage and determined not to
forego their rights. They say to Gen.
Henderson. 1--WE are the Republican
party in Rock Island county. We carried
the delegates against Mr.. Hawley by an
overwhelming majority. We carried the
county over to you and nominated you and
beat Mr.. Hawley, and we have right to
the post office. We will not forego our
rights in the matter. We will have nc
compromise Take your choice, General
put jackson out and give us our man OF
take the chances of losing the Republican
delegates from this county pext fall"
That's about the way the Lynde party
talk.
The Hawley folks found the Lion.
skin too short and tried the Fox's." They
offered Deacon Halves, if change was tt
be made. The Lynde folks said. That.
too thin. Mr.. Halves is a good man
we've nothing against him personally; bu
he is Hawley man, and we won't have
Linn or any Of his" That settled Halves.
| hash.
The Hawley folks offered other names
of men who had no particular opinions
and who generally agree with those the,
are talking with.
The Lynde folks said: I'VE don't pro
pose to permit you to select the man or t,
have anything to say about it. We ar
running this county-not you. You wer
beaten. We were with the majority, An,
we propose to say who shall be postmaste
or-well, General, you can give us on
man or not, just as you like. Thomas
Murdoch is our man-and it is yes or nc
Talk is cheap, but cider is better"
The result ia that Gen. Henderson fel
that he couldn't ride the fence on tina
question any longer. He was obliged t
get down on the Lynde side or be pitche
over the other SIDE He thought tn
Lynde side was the strongest and SO b
got down on that side and promised t
make Murdoch postmaster.
Mr.. Murdoch is in Washington and hi
appointment will probably be sent to tn
senate very soon.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
The Early Stages Of Disease.

Those conditions of the body in which its function
are not performed with healtnful activity, Ebut
slugglshly and irregulary, are in fact hhe early
stages Of niseaue. The are moreover, almost In
variably the result of local or general weakness
which can oaly be permanently overcome by an
efficient tonic. There lie no medical fact more
clearly established than that Hostetter's Stomach
Bitter's are admirably adapted to infase vgor into
the debilitated system and to restore regularity to
its interrupted functions, As weakness and
irregularity sure to develop into disease, the
BitteIs by overcoming them are the means of
averting Ear more serious evils Debility mist
frequently manifests itself in the organs of
diges,ons and evacuation, two important Offices.
whose vigorous performance ia insured by the
Bites which also rectify weakness or irreguiarity
of the bladder or kidneys. and fortfy the syst m
against mslsyia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
WEDDING OF MISS ANNIE NEGu.
Large Party and Happy Ceremonies.

The large and elegant mansion of Isaac
Negus, Esq, was crowded to its utmost
capacity last evening, with gay and
brilliant assembly, the occasion being the
marriage of his only daughter. Miss Annie
Stewart Negus, with Mr.. William s.
Kuowlton, of Chicago. Last evenings
Chicago Journal said: CO.
MIR. William s. Knowlton. of this city,
travelling agent of the Baltimore q Ohio
railroad, will be married this evening, at
Rock Island to Miss Annie Stewart Negus,
only daughter of Mr.. Isaac Negus. an old.
wealthy and respected citizen of Rock
Island. Mr.. Knowlton is well-known in
railroad and social circles in this city, and
his numerous friends wish him and his
bride all the happiness that mortals can
have"
The ceremony was performed at Up. NJ.
by the Rev. j. R. Findley, of the Central
Presbyterian Church, of which Miss Negus
is most devoted member. The brides
maids were Miss Carrie Warner, Miss
Mary Burial, Miss Grace Weber and
Miss Ada Bracket. No groom's men.
Mr. G. Durham and DR.. G, W. Law
renee acted AS ushers.
The toilets were elegant. rich and
stylish, and the party one of the fines
and largest eyer held in the city, many
being present from Moline and adjoinins
towns
Of course the refreshments were of tn.
best class
After the ceremony and congratulation
dancing was introduced.
At 9 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Knowltor
took leave of the party and stepped oil
board the cars for the east. The partin,
between Mr.. Negus and his daughter wa
very affecting-the old gentleman hugginI
her to his arms, and then, with tears an,
blessings, giving her away. His hom
will be without sunshine when Ami
is away, and after their trip t
Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphi
and the east, they will return an
make their home with Mr.. Negus, thong
Mr.. Knowlton's business will call him ava
good deal of the time.
The dance was kept up until this morning
when the party departed, in the happies
mood imaginable, and with good wishe
for the newly married pair.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
Real Estate Sales.

II. H. Hill and wife to Thos. Quick, the
N. w. of the n E. Of sec. 81, township
10, range E-Canoe Creek-dated Dec.
/, 1875, for 1900.
Geo. p Gates and wife to Alner Har-
per, outlet 60, sec Is, township 10, range
E.-Port Byron-dated Jan. 10, 1876, for
$500.
Evo. O'clock and wife to j. Dhuyvetter,
the E. of the S. Il of sec. le. and the
w. OF the S. w. I of sec. 20, township
is. range W.-Rural-dated Nov. %,
1874, for $1,000.
Geo. Vincent wife and to Alex. and David
Jameson, the undivided / of the Il. 4 oil
the w, 6-s of the L. of the s. w. Of
sec. g. south of the Indian Boundary
line, township Is, range E.-Hampton
dated Dec. %, 1875, for $232.
Alex. Jameson ct al. to Jane Jameson,
the s. ! of the N. w. and part of the s.
W. I of Sec 80, and part of the s. E. Of
sec. 30, township Is, range E-Hamptor
dated Dec. 70, 1875, for 500.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
The REMEDY.-To escape the WORTHLESS,

THE REMEDY To escape the worthless
denominations offered under the title of
Flavoring Extracts and Baking Powders.
rests wholly with the consumers, they are
the ones that have to suffer. Purchase
only those articles you know by expert
enae to be pure. Look upon cheap goods
as an evidence of their adulteration and
worthlessness, upon those that dealers
complain of as being too high to keep for
sale as an argument 10 their favor; for
good, pure goods cannot be sold as cheap
as worthless ones. and afford less profit
to manufacturer and dealer. DIR, Price
True Flavoring Extracts and Cream Bak-
ing Powder are acknowledged by chemists
to be the purest, and the only scientifically
prepared articles of their kind in the mar
ket, and are now used 10 million homes,
and daily increasing in popular favor,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Reader if
you prize your health, and use, or contem-
plate using any article for restoring or
dressing the hair; avoid the numerous
hair preparations made from lead, sulphur
and other metallic poisons, and send for a
pamphlet giving directions how to detect
them, and which accompanies the Egypt
ian Hair Coloring. Which is the only safe
and effectuai artical used, as shown by the
report of the Metropolitan Board Of
Health, No poisons; no stains. Is not a
dye. Address Geo. VIM. Southwick, pro-
prietor, New York, P. o. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
NERVOUS DEBrLrrr.

4 depressed, irritable state Of mina
. weak, nervous, exhausted fselfnr
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with A.
huafa&ing, involuntary discharges. The
consequence OF excesses, mental overwork or
sndiscretions. This NERVOUS DERIITrY
Gnds sovereign care in HUHTRHREYs,
Homeopathic SPECIFIC. No. 2s.
II tones up the system, arrests di>chA ~, dispels
the mental gloom and despondenA. sna reiuye-
mates the entire systen. II Il pe1ectly hsrm-
les and always eiEcient. Price Is, for . package
Of ave boxes and . large q vial Of poudse. which
= important in old, serious cases; or q psr sinels
box. Sold By ALL Drusgistz, OF ssat By man
on receipt Of price. Address HUMpHRRYg
SPECIFIC H0MEORATHIC MSs4CusB %.
No SIS BnoADwAx, n. r. saas s.
u-see large advertisement, s ss.s
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
\ c1ANOB 10 DO coon.
Raising Funds 70 Pay For less ~ the
Fire.

Although the destruction Of Olympic
Hal, Dayenport.w was calamity to the ladies
of the centennial society, and has darken-
ed the prospects Of the accomplishment
of the object they had in view to a dis
couraging degree, they feel that they have
now duty to perform which is superior to
the one cherished when the hall entertain
ments were devised That duty is pay
ment for the borrowed property consumed.
These debts are regarded as debts of
honor, and must be paid. And SO all the
plans of the society have been changed,
and instead of entertainments for the
centennial fund, which was to have been
used for work which would have reflected
credit on our city, lone grand entertainment
is to be given for the benefit of the unfore-
seen debt fund.
The question of meeting the new OBJ
legations has been discussed, and it was
decided at meeting of citizens of Daven-
port that
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT
to the Ladies Centennial Committee of
Arrangements, who feel that they are re-
sponsible for the payment of the claims,
should be given. Messrs. E. c. Chaplin,
Jacob Strasser and j. L. Smedley were
appointed a committee on programme.
The entertainment will be be given in tn e
Burtis Opera House next Monday eve
ming. The arrangements already made
promise superb entertainment The
ladies and gentlemen, thirty-two in
number, who appeared at the Lady
Washington Reception and Tea-Party in
Rock Island last Tuesday evening, vii
assist in full costume: the Strasser Or
chestra, the De Beriot Club, Davenport,
Maorigal Society, and the Davenport
Turnverein, have kindly volunteered theil
services-as have the quartette, Miss Hat
tie Westlake, Miss Emma Bradshaw. s
Altman, c. W. Miller and Miss Jennie
Dutton and Mr.. E. C. Chaplin. The pro
gramme will be rich in all departments.
This plan is better than subscription
list. 1t affords an opportunity for al
evening enjoyment.
The price of tickets is reasonable enough
$50 cents, with reserved seat. The objec
deserves crowded house, and we hop
our public spirited citizens will give evi
dence of appreciation of the creditabe
endeavor of the ladies'.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER On. well known firm of
HEGMAN & CO.. of New York City.
were the frst who introduced in this coun
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER On" The established reputation
OF Hegman q Co.. as skillful and conscien-
tious pharmaoloeists, is q sufficient guar
antee OF itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them. and in their prepare
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they to-day prepare
it in the same careful method as they have
done for the past twenty-five years. 1t is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver Oil
with Hegman & Co.'S trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
psendonyIns of Cod Liver Oil. Tya
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all first-class druggists throughout the
state.-Chicdgo Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
At the Harper House, Tonight.

The Old Settlers and their invited
guests will meet at the Harper House this
evening and hold their annual supper and
festival. Supper promptly at o'clock
All members of the Scott county society
will be welcomed. Tickets 81, fer each
person who enters the dining hall.
Elegant invitations were printed at The
ARGUS Office some time ago, for the Young
Settlers Society Ball, which takes place as
soon IS the Old Settlers at the table shall
have concluded.
A large attendance, OF old and young,
from town and country, is expected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

To PERSONS VISITING New YORK OR
THE CENTENNIAL,-The GRAND UNION
HOTEL, New York, opposite GRAND
CENTRAL DEPOT, has over $50 elegantly
furnished rooms. Elevator, steam, and
all modern improvements European
plan. Carriage hire is saved, as baggage
is taken to and from the Depot. free of ex
pense. The RESTAURANTS supplied with
the best. Guests can live better with less
money at the GRAND UNION, than at any
other irst-class hotel. Stages and cars
pass the Hotel constantly to all parts Of
city,and to the Philadelphia Depot.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

The Seventh Grand Annual Ball Of the
st. Patrick's Benevolent Society, Of Rock
Island. will be held at Killers Hall, on
the night of the 18th of March next;
Music will be furnished by Blair's band
and supper by John Aster. Tickets will
be sold at the door at 81 per couple.
This society is we'll deserving the pat
ronage of the public. 1t has existed in
our midst these seven years past, render
ing much valuable assistance to the poor
and needy Of our community.
The committee of arrangements will
spare no pains in making their bali most
enjoyable entertainment. S5dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
.Arnica Montana or Mountain Arnic

'Arnica Montana" or Mountain Arnica,
know also as ''Leopards Bane, and in
some parts of Europe as Mountain To-
bacco,' contains peculiarly searching
Volatile Oil, an aromatic gum or resin Of
extraordinary healing properties, and q
rare alkaloid, unlike any other known to
chemistry, which has an immediate and
most marvellous effect in preventing and
relieving pain. In Burdsall's Arnica Lin.
iment, the three powerful sanatiye ele-
ments of this marvellous plans are com
bined and intensified, and the balsomic ac-
ton is increased by the addition of other
botanical agents that tend to invigorate
the absorbent vessels Of the skin and fleshy
fibre.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

Charles j. Fleck, 800 South Fourth
street, claims to sell the only original
Dutch Tea which is said to be valuable
remedial agent in cases Of dyspepsia. cos
tiveness, bilious complaint and all disord-
ers Of the stomach and liver. A remedy
of this kind cannot fail to become a house
hold necessity and prove benefit to those
afflicted with any of the ailments referred
to. All orders addressed to Charles j.
Feck, the proprietor, will receive prompt
attention, Et
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' s
Medicated Complication Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freekles. tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-. and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser q Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

The best is nearly always the cheapest.
The use of dry earth as a cisinfectant
would soon become universal If no other
commode we're in existence besides the
Wakefield. To the sanitary and salutary
details of the old Levitical law the Jews
of all times have owed their health and
longevity. The principle taught in Deut
xiii, ~. Is, is best applied by the
Wakefield Earth Closet Co of SO Dey
Street New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
WILLIAM JACKSON.

The report should have read-"Ihied to
blachrmad Mr. Haaolyr' for that is what
Hawley, jackson and Sweeney swo-e to,
and we have in our possession their origi-
nal afidavits TO that effect, sworn to be-
fore A. f. Cutter, notary public.
Mr.. Jackson used the words "black
mail" several times. He may have meant
BLACK mail'' the party, the committee, or
Mr.. Hawley-but he used the words
several times. 81
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

Attention is called to the card of Baxter
Il Co., bankers and brokers, II Wall
street, New York, which appears in this
issue of the paper This firm sends books
with full information how to operate safely.
in stocks, puts and calls, ETC.. free to any
address. See card.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

Among the many chemical discoveries
of the present age is Benge's sWashing
Crystal which is said to be superior to
any preparation of its kind manufactured.
NJ. j. Benge, the proprietor of this CON-
pound, claims for it chemical properties
more effective than any similar prepare
ton and guarantees it to do the work
thoroughly and well. Wholesale agents
wanted in all parts of the United States.
See advertisement in this paper
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25

A FAMILY REMEDY. Cough
Balsam." These have become household
words with very many families, and the
merits of the article Justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are testi-
flying thatit has actually cured them OF
consun ption. 1t is no doubt consump-
tives best friend, while for coughs. zhoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
THE I, B. 3 w. r.. r.
Time Saved Going to New York.

In this paper will be found the adver-
tisement of the |. B. & w. r. r. of which
Capt. Thomas j. Buford is agent, and to
which attention is requested. An i'm.
portant feature in this road is that it can
transport people to New York city in two
hours less time than any other route from
this city. The passenger business is in
creasing and the freight business is already
very large. No better man for its interest
than Capt. Tom. Buford can be found.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
HAIR DYE,

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best In the world. The inventor has used this
spiended Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit the
hair, and no injury to dis health; proof that it ls
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable.
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied as BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
KIppER's AsTHAMA PASTRIES h,

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 edor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis.
tressing symptoms while inhahng a de.
ishtiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell Il Co. Charleston. Mass. 1926
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
In this issue of The ARGUS will be found

In this issue of The ARGUS will be found
the advertisement of Harrison. Bradford &
Co., No. IS, John Street, New York,
proprietors of the celebrated Falcon
steel pens. These pens are made OF al
sizes and hard or soft finish, according to
order, and are said to be superior to any
other steel pens MANUFACTURED. The
frm have large trade throughout the
country and sustain q reputation for their
goods second TO no house of its kind; any
where. See card. 20
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-25
A Card from MIR. jackson.

Rock Island February the Gath, 1876.
To tn Editors of The Argus,
The statement in your paper last even
ing of the interview of your reporter with
me on the post office removal is Incorrect
so far as it states that said Capt. Haver-
stick tried to blackmail me. Your report
er is mistaken in that. 1t is not true that
Mr.. Hayerstick tried to blackmail me.
What he did towards me, SO far as
know, was what appeared in the Union
from time to time. The balance Of the
the interview as reported is substantially
correct, though some things are stated q
little too strong.
WILLIAM JACKSON.