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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

THE GRAND UNIoN-New York.
This hotel has gained a wide popularity
both on accoGnt Of its eligible situation-it
being directly opposite the Grand Central
Depot-and the excellent manner in which
it is kept. By stopping at this house,
guests save the heavy expense of carriage
hire and expressage, baggage being carried
to and from the depot without charge. 1t
is first class 70 every respect, and yet the
rates Of charges are lower than at any
other first class house in the city. 1t is
conducted upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

This one stopped over the river and did
not swindle anybody on this side of the
river, that we are aware of. He seemed
to be sent around to deliver the book and
collect the subscriptions Pike had pro-
cured, but not to pay Pixies bills-which
looks a good deal as though the Galaxy
Co. was dead-beat
And last February there came the
prince of all dead beats, who presented his
card as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' S
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin 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 kohler, c. Speidel, and
Benser 4 Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Dr. PRICES CREAM BAKING POWDER
has been the leading baking powder for
years. 1t has gained its popularity from
its being the most perfect baking powd er
made. 1t is prepared from pure, refined
materials. For purity, strength and
healthfulness it stands alone. Its perfect
excellence has always been, aud will ever
be, fully maintained.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

AN | TOO LATE?-Not while there is
life left. The weary pilgrims heart is
gladdened as he cones in view of the
deserts oasis, forgetful of his past suffer
ings from the burning sand, and thirst
The mariners heart bounds with JOY as
he sees his native shore after months Of
exposure, and the remaining duties he has
to perform on board ere his foot presses
again his native soil arc done with an
alacrity attestive of his inward rejoicing.
So there is hope for you, poor sufferer, in
rebuilding your enteebled constitution
The daily use of certain well known
remedy will increase the appetite. assist
the secretions and excretons, promote
natural rest, and bring the bloom of health
once more to your emaciated cheeks,
That valuable remedy is the Home Stom-
ach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Why WILL YOU SUFFER from Rheuma-
,ism. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellings-
Burns, Scalds or Weak Back, when the
Centaur Liniment affords certain relief.
Many articles soothe pain to certain ex-
tent, but the Centaur Liniment cures.
The White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for horses
and animals,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Abro Barber ct al to John Robinson
part of out lot 5. in sec SO, township 10,
range l e-Port Byron-dated May "a
1876. for $35.
Wells Andrews to Bridget Maroney.
the W J Of lot I, in block 6, in Spencer &
Cases add to Rock Island, dated July II,
1876. fer $500.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Teeth like orient pearls set in cushions of
rose,
A breath like the perfume the toilet be-
slows;
These are charms to win hearts when all
other charms fade,
But they can't be preserved without Sozo-
dont's aid
Spaldins's Glue mends Furniture, Toys,
80
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Cross AND SICKLY CHILDREN can be
made healthy and strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria. 1t is
more effective than Castor Oil and is as
pleasant to take as honey. For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms and COST
.yeness, there is nothing in existence equal
to Castoria,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
Ho! for the Centennial.

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway has
now on sale, Centennial Excursion tickets,
good for sixty (6O) days via ali the popu-
lar routes. Call and examine route books,
guide books, maps, &c.
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l TIKI Ag't.
w. n. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't. 5-29d34m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
The Gas BAGS Exnloded.

This afternoon Alderman Lundy re-
ceived the following telegram:
ST. Louis, July cath, las p, M.
To W. II. Lundy, Rock Island, III;
We can not come TO time. Tomorrow time is up
SYLVESTER WATTS.
This is about as Tost people supposed it
would be. These three gas bags, Watts,
Bowman and Gray, came here and made
great pretensions and probably all for the
purpose of getting up stock company and
making a nice thing of it, and then leave
the company to paddle its own canoe
Their bag has exploded and there's nothing
in it-except bad smell
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Colds and Coughs. changes of
climate are sources Of Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections. Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches," let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation Of the Throat
be ever so Slight
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
DIED.

BLGDEL.-At the residence of Mr.. Fred'k.
Weyerhauser, in Rock Island Illinois, Sunday July
%, 1876, John Philip BledeI, aged rs years
months and days.
Funeral on Tuesday, the 25th, from the house at
P. NJ, and from the German Lutheran church at
230PM
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Who may Marry, who not; WHY?
These important questions answered in
DE. WHITTIEE'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 cts. by mail. Address ST. st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

LYONS KATHAIRON makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. II has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and salowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

kIDDER's ASTHAMA PASTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are afording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick et-
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lishttul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell 4 CO. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

RUPTURE CURED in from so to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss aud 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, 1876-07-24

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in 'Quinine Elixir. Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. Manu-
featured by Alairie, Woodward & Co.
Peoria, ~. 5.l9mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Renne's Pain Killing Magic OH is kept
by families who know its value in case OF
emergency, and its use saves them money,
besides curing colo, sprains, headache and
other pains so promptly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

WATER FLTERs.-Partles that are
troubled with impure water, can find. by
using one of Don's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, ind
cleanse it of all impurities. Also just re-
ceived large lot of Refrigerators and Ice
Boxes. DAVID Don, IL W est Ills. st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

LosT.-Sunday afternoon, between my
shop and the big bridge, bullet bag, con
tanning all the implements belonging to a
rife. A liberal reward will be given by
returning to the undersigned.
2dt CHAs. WOLFF.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Young mon about to study medicine will
do well to read the card Of the "Hahneman
College and Hospital, Chicago, His, which
appears in to-days issue of THE ARGUS,
This institution is highly commended by
the press OF Chicago. and offers extra in
ducements to students about to enter upon
course of medical lectures Fall term
begins October Sd. under direction of +.
S. Hoyne, NJ. d., Dean. See card.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

$50 KEwARD.-Lost, in or near the
Rock Island House, a lady's ring. of value
to the owner. The above reward will be
paid for the return of the ring to this
office. 24dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

lie presented duplicate of that card at
THE ARGUS office, aud received several
notices calculated to help him in his enter
prise. He was missing one fine morning
from the Harper House, leaving an old
satchel worth about % cents, ard an I'M
paid bill Of S5l. He was an exceedingly
gentlemaniy rascal, and has not been seen
or heard from since,
Afterwards, when the book was printed
and ready for delivery to subscribers, there
came along another representative Of this
publishing company to collect subscriptions,
and he presented the following card:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
The Weather.-To-Oay.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
dicated hv thermometer:
: A. NJ. "a above zero - ne above zero
A. NJ, TO 3P. NJ. T97
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

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, 1876-07-24

STop that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
STOP YOUR GRuMBLlNG !

l. BAMBERGER, the Popular Ciothier, opp. the
Harper aouse, is the only man in town who never
complains of dull times! Why!
1st Because he is selling the Best Goods at
LOWEST PRICES.
I'd. Because he deals fair and honorable with
everybody!
Sd. Because he never misrepresents piece Of
goods, and had rather lose the sale of it
4th. Because he never makes tho People be-
ieve that he is selling Ifelow Cost.
9th. Because he is always obligeing to his
Customers!
The above Reasons account for his success in
business Call and examine for yourselves.
L BAMRERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

We have no doubt that the O5terberg
ring will use up all the money the people
up Rock River will raise and we hope they
will raise enough to build the road. If
the building Of the road depends on mon
ey from the Osterbcrg ring it is not likely
that it will ever be built, nor is it likely that
the road will pay, even if the people up
there build it and make a present CT it to
the Ostelborg riGg-but sill we should
be glad to see it built.
1t will not probably be many weeks be-
fore we shall know whether Osterberg is
still Boss" OF whether he has been lie,
duced in rank or rcpudiated altogether.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

Why suffer, when 81 will buy bot
tie of FreHgh'ss Remedy? This medicine
has a magic effect, and there are instances
where a single application has relieved
persons suffering with lnfammatory
rheumatism Of fifteen years stading, and
were subsequently, cured after week S
trial, Prepared by S. 0. A. Murphy,
wholesale druggist 81 Barclay-st., n Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

WANTED "A young girl to help with
house work and take care of child. APP
ply at Cleveland coal office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24

EVERY MAN should wear
them. Specially adapted to
CLERGYMEE, STUDENTS and
al persons of sedentary
habits. FO sale by dealers
generally ID by CLEvE'D
SHOULDER BRACE COMFY,
Cleveland, ohio. Sent post
paid on receipt Of $3.50 and
Chest measure.
gH Ask for PRATT's PAT
zST BRACE,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning cures all Nervous
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
mysterious nenth Of a Stranger.

This afternoon about o'clock, a large
heavy set man, came to Phlllips's ice
house, in the extreme west end of the town,
and laid down on the ground in the sun as
if to rest. Some boys and others, being
attracted by his actions and supposing
he was sick or sun struck, moved him I'M
der some trees near by, where in few
minutes he died. Marshal HAYES was no.
tilted and word had been sent to Coroner
Knox when we went to press He was a
stranger and foul play is suspected.
LATER.
Marshal HAYES has just returned and
he says it is a case of sun stroke; that the
man is living and has been taken to Sam'l
Schenck's, where he wanted to 60,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
And the Chicago Times of Saturday
the following special kilograms:


DIXON Ill, July ell he president and directors
of the Rockford, Rock Island and Chicago railroad
and the officers OF the newly organized Rock River
Valley road met IN this city to day on their return
from Rockford aud intermediate towns for consul
tation After full report it has been decided to
commence work on the gap of 40 miles between
Sterling and Byron on Wednesday next. July 26
with a full force of men and teams 1t is under
stood that under the new arrangement Grand De-
tour il left mile north of the depot and Oregon
not reached at allowing to their stubbornness in
withholding help at the present, Tue new road
viii form a Junction with the Chicago and Pacific
railway some 10 miles east of Byron This will
make an uir line from.Stering the present ,termn-
us, TO Chicago via xon and viii reduce rates
nearly one half from the present ratings. Henry
Il Sargent, Esq, of Chicago, the formerly popular
general superintendent of the Michigan Central.
will be the president of the consolidated lines.
This is n guarantee that the road will be managed
viii first class men throughout its entire length.
OREGON AND THE ROCK RIVER PROJECT.
Especial Tsleqraml
OREGON Ill, July 21.-Messrs. J. NJ, Davicss gen
erai passenger agent,and Maj, Hawey,o of Dlxon.ad-
dressed number of citizens in the courthouse last
night urging them to take stock in the Rock River
Valley rAilrO ad. They presented the matter i'll a
candid ana favorable light and created some inter
est in the undertaking They stated that the river
towns had each subscribed their quota to the stock
with the exception Of Oregon and Byron, ami that
Byron had awoke from lethargy and would have
her $1,000 stock taken by Saturday night, They
ask S130GO of this town. Prospects appear more
favorable for raising that amount here. Work has
to be commenced on the route before the Goth, that
the contract may continue valid with the Chicago
and Pacific railroad. with which the Rock River
Valley road IL to connect AT Byron, Mai. uawley
VIII return TO Oregon on next Monday, when the
work of taking stock will actively commence.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
BENZ. +. JENKINSON.

Associate Editor Galaxy Publishing Company,
S02 Chestnut Street
PHILADELPHIA.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
JAMES PIKE,

: Editor Biographical Encyclopedia Of Illinois.
GALAXY PUBLISHING co.
Philadclphia. Cincinnati and CHICAGO.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-24
Monday. July "a, 1876.
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA d ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO. MOCK ISLAND q PACIFIC 3. 3.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO the EAST AND SOUTH

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 30 a. IN. - 80 p, m; aud 1000 p. IN. Trains
arrive from west rs above.
come WEST TRAINS LEAVE
Al 6:25 a. m. ; 9:55 q. m, and 500 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-02-22

Kallaher don't know ANYTHING about
such an appointment having been made,
we guess the gallant twilight lsvee pun
isber has got the wrong SOW by the ear.
The James d. Parker pa SD Paducah
Saturday thirty-seven hours cut from
Memphis. She leaves Cincinnati on her
return to Memphis on Friday, with
big lOsd OF MaTUi GTas exeuTsionists.
A Cairo dispatch last night says: "In
comp lance with telegram from credi-
tots at Memphis, writs ia admiralty
were Issued against the steamer ST.
Francis Belle and placed in the hands Of
q deputy United States States marshal
here, With orders to detain her The
bost passed during the night, and
though the marshal gave chase with
tug, the Belle proved TO fast ard es-
capped"
he city department Of the Evening
Ledger contains the following useful in
formation: Zone would imagine, ftOm
the way the river reporters OF the Ledger
and APPEAL compliment each other,
that they were enemies, but yet they are
as hard, thick AMI intimate with each
other as paving stones on the landing"
You are mighty correct, Mr.. Street.
item-gobbler; and remember that his
as ISOLATION with this chrcnicler has been
wonderfully elevating to your marine
historian.
The reliable Illinois goes out az usual
this evening for Vlck s5urg and the
bende, making through engagements to
New Orleans by connection with the r.
E Lee at Vicksburg; also with the Pali.
sot line up Tallshatcbie and YSz-O riv-
err. Captain Cheek has fpo a himself
in preparation fer this tup, as the Ill.,
nOis will be crowded tn excursionists
to Memphis during tina carnival. What
ever may he lacking ID make the trip
most pc rfectly eIj yable cannot be hsd
for love nor money, and those desiring
to visit Memphis on reliable, comfort
able and feet packet, should not let the
Illinois psss. The sffsLle and gifted Joe
Speers, her chief scribe, will dispense
hospitality In characteristic style, while
Ike Leonard will set tables groaning
with the substantisls, deliea3ies and lux
uries Of the season.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-02-22

Sales, IS 600. Tone or market al 1850,
weak; 1850, weak; 1926, weak: l :35,
heavy; 2:35, heavy; 1920, quiet.
New Orleans yesterday quoted mid
ding I2tc a. the cloee, against 15tc at
the came time last year; receipts, II, ll9
bales; sales. 10000. Receipts thus far this
week, I3 997 bales; total same week last
year, &c AIS blles. The market was
quiet sad steady.
Yesterdays Liverpool closing tele-
gram reports: Uplsuds, 5-l6d; Orleans,
6sd; sales, 10000 bales, Of which $500
were American r ceived, Il, 800 bales,
OF which 1880 were American. The
price Of midGling same time last year,
Z ll-l6d. The market was quiet.
The Liverpool market for arrivals was
weaseT; January shipments, Charleston
or Savannah, sail, Line, 6 7-32d and
6td; January and February ditto, 8 1851;
January and February ditto, gee, SD ;
June aud July ditto, steamer, I'm C
Il-32d. Msrch and April delivery, Ss-
vannah or Charleston, Line, std; April
and May, ditto, s SOD; May and June,
ditto, 6 7-32d and 5-l6d; June and July
ditto, SD.
Gold in New York closed st ia; same
time last year, 1l4s.
The movement st ali the ports wss re-
ported As follows:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-02-22

tile paper, 4BG6 per cent. Custom
,ceipts, 1851, 600 The assistant trea' ur' r
disburssd, Sl,0l4. 900. ClesriDgs, S23,-
600 600. Gold opened at 1875 and closed
AHA. Rates fjT carrying were 394 per
cent. Government boz d3 frm and IN
good demand: coupons Of 1881,
1881; do. 1855, lis; do. 1885, new, ll9s;
do. '67, 1929; do. '6S, 1885; new fiyes,
IIsE; IO-40s, regular, llS!; coupons
l2lt; currency 6s, 1854. State secur-
tiles we're quiet; tennessee Is,
old, ASH; tennessee g. new,
43; Virginia s., old, 81; Viz
GINA new, IS; Missouri 6s, 1929.
Railroad bonds were stea iy. Stocks
were dull and gener Ily lower, without
special feature. Transactions wsrs only
ii 900 shares, OF which %. 900 were West
ern Union, ii 600 Northwestern, 1900
Rock Island, 5000 st. Paul, and 9OOO
Lake Shore. Tomorrow, Washington's
birthday, being legal holiday, al the
exchsnles have adjourned over TO
Wednesday, and business will be sus-
pended in financial circles. The
closing quotations were as follows:
Western Union telegraph, 76s; Pa.
cific Mail, 1856; Adams Express compa-
ny, 1903: Wells & FsrgO's Express COM
pany, SO; American Express com.
pany, 64t; United States Express compa-
ny, 75I; New York Central, l15i; Erie,
liz; Erie preferred go; Harlem, 142: Har-
lem preferred, 1874; Michigan Central, SOL;
Union Pacific stock, $50; Lake Shore,
SIS; Illinois Central, 1909; PittsbUrg,
93t; Northwestern common, 43s;
Northwestern preferred, 65l; Cleve-
land, Columbus, Cincinnati and In
dIsnapolis, 90; New Jersey Centrs',
1851; Rock leland, 1l08; st. Paul, AT;
st. Paul preferred, 79s; Wabash, 5;
Wabash preferred, st; Fort Wayne, 1O2;
Terre Baute, So; Terre Hsute preferred,
81; Chicago and Alton. 1913; Chicago
aud Alton prefel'd, 106; Ohio and
Mississippi, 22b; Indiana Central, 5;
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, 153i
Hannibal and Sc. Joseph, 1Sz; Delaware
and Lackawanns, l19a; Atlantic and
Pacific telegraph, 20; Central Pacific
bonds, 1881; Union Pacific bonds, 105s;
Union Pacific lard grants, 1929; Union
Pacific sinking fund, 81; Mariposa, 1851;
MaripOsa preferred, 109; Panama,
80; Missouri Pacific, 1923; Atlantic and
Pacific preferred, 1853.