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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
Circuit Court.

The May term of circuit court opened
on Monday, Judge Peasants presiding.
All the grand jury, whose names had here
tofore been published, were present except
F. S. Cone, of Port Byron, and W. B.
Webster, of Hampton J. o. Anthony, of
Moline, John 6. Parmenter, of Edgington,
and I. j. Whitney,of Buffalo Prairie were
excused-Messrs. Parmenter and Whitney
because they were members of the board
of supervisors then in session, and Mr.
Anthony for cause. The five vacancies
were filled by L. B. Requa, David Halves,
S. B. Stoddard and Geo. Buchanan, Of
Rock Island, and Geo. r. Wells of Hamp-
ton. The jury was then sworn in. as fol
lows:
F. N. Young, foreman, Black Hawk; K.
Fl. Hobart, Cordova; Jacob II. Marshall,
Coe; John B. Cain, Canoe Greek; Henry
Angel, Yuma; Richard Cary, Geo. r.
Wells, Hampton; Chaplin Wheelock, Hen.
ry Schumacher, Moline; VIM. Bell, Alvin
Hull, Adolph Dunlap, David Don, Ferdi.
nand Vogele, L. B. Requa, David Halves
S. B. Stoddard, Geo. Buchanan, Rock Isl
and; Fl. B. Sudlow, Coal Valley; John Nc.
Candless, Rural; John w. Johnston
Bowling; Lorenzo Parmenter, Andalusia
and Elijah Essex, Drury.
After the grand jury retired the cour
proceeded with the calling of the docket
and the usual civil business.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meeting---omcial Report.

CITY COUNCIL Roos,
Rock ISLAND ~ May o'gI :; ds1e'
Council met in special session agreeably
to call of Acting Mayor Lundy. :,
Present, Acting Mayor Lundy. and
Aldermen Atkinson, Carse, DAILY, DAVIS
Huber, Mosenfelder, Yates and Woods
Absent, Alderman Wollenhaupt.
The Mayor stated that the meeting was
called to act on the appointment OF
Charles Engel as Street Commissioner.
The Clerk read the Mayors letter to
John Ziegler and Mr.. Ziegler's answer to
said letter. MIR. Ziegier claimed the
right to charge the city 50 per day if en-
ployed only a portion of the year, but
agreed if employed for the year to work
for $500.
Alderman Carse offered resolution to
change section 10 Of an ordinance as to
salaries so that it shall read, 5000 shall
be the salary for Street Commissioner, in
stead of 81 900 per year.
Alderman Yates offered as an amend
ment that the amount as to salary be left
blank
Alderman Carse withdrew his motion
and offered the following:
| De OTUdlucV tudt OCCttOu ~ VI al
ordinance as to salaries be repealed. and
that $500 shall be the salary of the Street
| Commissioner.
Passed by the following vote:
Yeas-Aldermen Atkinson, Carse, DAILY,
Davis, Huber, Mosenfelder and Woods.
| Nays--Alderman Yates.
A vote was taken on the appointment of
Charles Engel as Street Commissioner,
which was lost, as follows:
Yeas-Aldermen Carse, Davis-2.
Nays-Aldermen Atkinson, DAILY HUI
Der, Mosentelder, Woods and Yates-6.
The Mayor appointed Adam Marker
as Street Commissioner and asked the
Council for his confirmation.
Alderman DAILY moved for Adam
Markers confirmation as Street Commits
sioner, and the yeas and nays were called,
as follows:
Yeas-Daly, Huber, Mosenfelder and
| Y ates-4.
Nays-Atkinson, Carse, Davis and
| Woods-4
There not being six affirmative votes the
nomination was not confirmed.
| Alderman Yates moved that the Com
mittee on Water Works investigate the
premises on Orleans street from Moline
avenue to Stickney street. Carried.
On motion adjourned
S. F. COOKE, City Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
Personal.

Hon. Jere. H. Murphy, Of Davenport,
will start this evening for Texas, where he
is one Of the counsel 10 large estate claim
case, the nature Of which is said to be as
follows: In 1888, man from South
Carolina went to Mexico, and from thence
to Texas, where he accumulated vast
property, dying in 1862, leaving an estate
valued at about one million dollars. The
property was eschested to the state Of
Texas, and the heirs, some of whom live
in Scott county, have employed Martin &
Murphy to look after it. Capt. Lew Clark,
Of Buffalo, Iowa, is one Of the heirs.
Mr.. A. G. Tucker, of Iowa City, is at
the Harper House
Mr.. Milton Jones. of THE ARGUS, re-
turned from Chicago this morning. He
represented The ARGUS. and the Union, in
the Northwestern Press Association.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
Cold, rainy day.


The river is again rising slowly. and
this morning stood lis above low water
mark.
The First National bank this morning
received 81, 200 in new and shining silver
coin from Washington.
The grand jury will probably con-
clude its labors to-day and report to Judge
Peasants In the morning
Eleven pounds of boy accounts for the
extraordinarily smiling countcnance OF
Deputy Sheriff Sharp Silvis.
The illinois State Medical Society,
will hold its Goth annual session at Urbana,
commencing Tuesday, May 10th, 1876.
The temperance ball of the Father
Matthew Total abstinence and Benevolent
Society takes place tomorrow evening at
Hillier's Hall. Everything is arranged for
a charming time.
Only two suits against Osterberg, in
the United States court. at Chicago, charg-
ing him with endeavoring to swindle the
bondholders and real owners of the Rock
ford road Next
Mayor Butler's nomination of Charley
Engel for street commissioner received
only two votes--Carse and Davis. Charley
support of Butler for mayor and Davis for
alderman meets poor reward.
jaime McEdary has been discharged
the evidence before the grand jury not
warranting an indictment AS it was, he
| had a narrow escape, and it is hoped he
will keep out of bad company and be
better boy in future.
| Pete kinner was taken before u. S
Commissioner K. ID. Sweeney, last even
ing, and was discharged on a Telegram
from the [. 5. marshal. for the southern
district of Iowa. He still protests that ht
was only an employe of Downs and there
seems to be no evidence, at present, tt
prove to the contrary.
Alderman Carse undertook, last even
ing, to repeal an ordinance by resolution
or motion! After that question has beer
discussed for years in Rock Island, anc
until every school boy understands it, i
was a surprise to see an alderman who ha:
been over two years in the council propos,
to repeal or change an ordinance by
motion or a resolution.
The vote on Markers nomination wa
4 and 4, and the Union says: "Wollen
haupt being absent. there was a tie ant
nothing resulted" 1t would have mad
no difference had Aid. Wollenhaupt bee
present His vote would not have con
tirmed Mr.. Marker. 1t requires the vot
off aldermen to confirm an appointment
The nays are no sort OF consequence
makes no sort of difference whether the
vote or remain silent. There must be
affirmative votes
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
The Erysinger Case.

The Chicago Tribune of Wednesday
morning says:
The application for new trial of Fry
singer and Seaverns, convicted at the last
term of the United States district court
for completely in the whisky frauds per-
petrated at the Milan distillery, was argued
yesterday before Judge Blodgett, Mr..
Murphy for the defendants, and Mr.. Burke
tor the government. The matter was
taken under advisement.
And the Davenport Democrat says:
Hon. j. Ii. Murphy, (of the firm OF
Martin, Murphy & Lynch returned from
Chicago this morning, where he has been
engaged as counsel in the Seaverns- Fry
singer Milan dis,illery crookedness. Judge
Murphy is confident that his client will
have new trial
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Adam Marker offered to do the work
tor $3.50, calculating doubtless to make it
up by putting teams at work, his old fash
ion. - Union.
Is not MIR Markers team as good as
the average of teams employed by the
city? If the city needs team work is there
any reason why Markers team can't earn
the money paid for its use? And if not,
can any good reason be given why it should
not be employed?
To object to supervisor or street COM
missioner because he owns team, seems
to US very silly. One of the very best
things ever done by Mayor Davenport was
to appoint ward supervisors who owned
teams, and then appoint every one of
those supervisors members of the board of
health, and then order them to go
through all the alleys in town and clean
them and make the owners or occupants
of the property pay for it. Without any
expense to the city, Mayor Davenport
thus succeeded in keeping the alleys in a
cleaner and healthier condition than any
other mayor ever did. And if the city
needs team work it puzzles US to see why a
supervisors team can't earn as much as it
could if its owner was not supervisor!
The Union makes very unjust insinua-
ton against Mr.. Marker, in effect that he
hires teams for one price and charges the
city another price. Mr., Marker is nc
such man. When he has hired men OF
teams all he has done was to agree on
prices and give them their time, and they
presented their own bills and drew their
own pay. No man in this town bears q
more honest or upright character thar
Adam Marker. He is an honest, hard
working, faithful man, and the insinuatior
of the Union is very unjust towards him
He is willing to work under orders, and dc
as he is directed, and not to rush into
spending money without orders of the
lcouncil,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

MERCHANTS GARGLING On.-This
very useful article is now receiving the
very highest commentators from the
press, and multitudes of witnesses who
have tested its efficacy. 1t is considered
as one of the very best remedies, and in its
refined, purified state it is regarded as one
of the most powerful liniments for the re-
moval of rheumatism, neuralgia, and the
sufferings arising from sprained joints,
bruises, etc.-Aylmer &C. w. Times, Feb
Ok 1877
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

THE GRAND UNION This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
of it's 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 ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge 1t is first
class in 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, 1876-05-04
"Six of One and Half a Dozen of the
Other"

Last evening, when the subject came up
for the confirmation of Charles Engel as
street commissioner, Aid Atkinson made
this sneering remark: He's no better
that Ziegler." But after the council re-
fused to confirm the appointment, and
Acting Mayor Lundy had appointed
Adam Marker to fill the place of Mr..
Ziegler Aid. Atkinson then said:
What fault is there to be found
with Ziegler? He is competent. and |
never heard any complaint about him q OF
attending to his duties! I don't believe
we could get better man for the posi-
ton"
Then what did he make the first remark
for? Aid. Atkinson forpets that be was
one of the first to complain that ''Ziegler
would do just as he wanted to any wayne
matter whether it pleased the council OF
not"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind &
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling ,
mo- energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bflitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds o sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS'
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. Is.
1t tones up the system, arrests di%chA r, dispels
the mental gloom and despondena. sn9 rejuve-
mates the entire system. It IL per1ectiy harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
Of i've boxes and q large 81 vial Of powder, which
is important in old serious cases. or 81 per single
box, Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC M%CINR 90.
No. 602 BROADWAY, N. Y.
k~See large advertisement,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

GROUP Almost daily We are called
upon to chronicle the death of some loved
one, by this dreadful disease, which often
takes its victim away from loving parents,
with only very short notice. Every moth
er should supply herself with Goes Cough
Balsam, for it is no exaggeration to say it
will cure Ginety-nine cases 10 every one
hundred, if taken 10 season. There are
very many mothers who will tell you they
owe the life of some dear one to this won-
derful medicine One very desirable quail
ity is, that it leaves no bad effect, it being
perfectly harmless. In cases of cough,
hoarseness, or tickling in the throat it has
NJ equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
Consistent Carse!

Last night, at the council meeting, when
Acting Mayor Lundy appointed Adam
Marker street commissioner, Aid. Carse
arose and said that, personally, he had
nothing to say against that gentleman, and
that if he had agreed to work for $500 a
year he would probably have voted for
him; but as he had agreed to work for
only $350a year, he did not consider him
a competent man, and he would therefore
vote against him-which he did.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-Read if
you prize your health, and use, or con
template using any articles for restoring
or dressing the hair, avoid the numerous
hair preparations made flom lead, sulphur
and other metallic poisons, and send for a
pamphlet giving directions how to detect
them.and which accompanies the Egyptian
Hair Coloring, which is the only safe and
effectual article used, as shown by the
report of the Metropolitan Board of
Health. No poisons; no stains. Is not
a dye. Address Geo. VIM. Southwick,
proprietor, New York, 2. .. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

EARTH CLOSETS. The Wakefield earth
closet is said 70 be the great blessing Of
the 10Th century by those who are SO for
tunate as to possess enc. They are not in
tended for invalids alone, many a family
in robust health use them in preference to
vile privy with obnoxious odors enough to
knock strong man down, much less a
weak woman The secret of their emitting
no odor lies in the fact that the earth with
which the vessel is filled is a deodorizer
and destroys at once all offensive odors
They are portable, and coming into general
use In the sick room they are an indis-
pensable article of furniture DUBUQUE
Herald.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Completion Powder 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER OIL.-"The we'll known firm of
HEGMAN & CO.. of New York City,
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED Cop
LIVER OIL" The established reputation
OF Hegman & Co., as skilful and conscien-
tious pharmeologists, is sufficient guar
antee of itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them, and in their prepara-
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they today 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 & Cos trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudonyms of Cod Liver OIL
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all tirst-class druggists throughout the
state-Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

There are 80 many injurious cosmetics
in the market, most of them worthless
preparations that seldom do what they
claim, that the public are becoming more
careful than heretofore before endorsing
any compound not known to be reliable
DR.. B. G. Perry, New York, claims for his
Improved Comedone and Principal
Remedy" superior qualities over all other
lotions of this class He guarantees to
remove moth patches, freckles and tan,
pimples and other eruptious of the skin in
all cases. See card in this issue of THE
ARGUS,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

KIDDER'S AsTuAMA PASTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de-
lightiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Go. 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, 1876-05-04

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, 1876-05-04

DIR. Warmers sanitary corset is said to
be the best 10 the market. 1t is light and
durable and has a skirt supporter attach
ment, making it the most desirable article
of its kind made These corsets are sold
everywhere by the trade AID are guaran-
teed to outwear any corset in the market.
See card in this paper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

There is nothing so necessary to com
plete ladies toilet as good fitting corset.
Among the very best goods of this class
in the market. is "Robys Patent Double
Busk." These corsets are made of the
very best material. and are alike durable
and health promoting. No broken clasps
with the corset, but perfect fit always
This corset has large sale wherever in
troduced and is for sale by leading dealers
throughout the country. See advertise
ment in this paper
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Neuralgia. or pain of the nerves, tic
doeroux, face ache-;hese are diseases of
the nervous ssues, the symptom of which
is PAIN. and the only remedy which will
effectualy cure it is Renne's Pain Killing
Magic OIL A clergyman, while using it
for neuralgia, discovered that it would
cure catarrh. 1t works like charm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Travellers and shippers are invited to
examine map just issued by j. Randall
Lowrey, of Davenport, giving list of all
the towns in Iowa, with their railroad con-
nections. 4dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 cts. by mail. Address GIT st. Charles
street, St. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
Catholic Church IN Edgington.

We are requested BY P. O'Mara, ESQ.,,
to give notice that the new Catholic church
in Ed2ington village will be dedicated on
Sunday the I4th. The Rev. Father Roles,
of Rock Island, will officiate.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

This instrument witnesseth that accept
the Office OF Street Com missioner of the city
of Rock Island, either as temporary or
permanent position, at the rate of $3.50
per annum for the entire municipal year.
or pro rata amount for any portion of
said year during which 1 may hold the
position and for and in consideration of
such compensation l agree to devote my
entire time and attention to the city's in
terest, performing cheerfully such duties
as may be directed to perform by His
Honor the Mayor or the City Council; and
realizing the city's financial condition |
will exercise rigid economy in discharging
the duties of said office; and in case of my
removal before the expiration of the NUM-
cipal year l will peaceably vacate the Office
and deliver to my successor all implements
or other property belonging to the city.
lSigned) ADAM MAUKER,
Dated at Rock Island May 4th, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

WATER FnTERs.-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Dons Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
cleanse 1t of all impurities. Also just
received large lot of Refrigerators and
Ice Boxes. DAVID Don. Is West Ills. st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

E, Rothchild & Bros, corner of Second
and Brady streets, Davenport, wish to in
form their friends that they have no con-
nection whatever with j. Rothcaild & Co.
of this city. 5-4d&w3m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
Z A. N, AZ above zero ~ 4so above zero
"a. NJ. 45o 3P. n 46o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

1t is rare thing That medicines
answer to thei: names, but Lacock's Worm
Killer does more, for it expels worms both
dead and alive. This valuable worm medi-
cine is perfectly safe, entirely vegetable.
and more pleasant and effectual than either
worm candies or vermifuges Sold by all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden 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, 1876-05-04

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
tion cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

REMovED.-M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krells confectionery. he
has all of the latest styles of hats and cars,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises.
etc. 3-9-d6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Grams Fluid Lightning acts like Magic

Stop that distressing cold with q bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used thja
SPLENDID Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, and no injury to his health; proof hat il 10
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tlnts: remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes: leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. l6 Bond street, n, Y, Sold by all drug
pists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Remember the ball in Killers Hall to-
morrow evening, to be given by the Island
City Brass Band. Everyone who attends
will be sure of good time. 4dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Nervous headache of the severest char
acter is cured by a single dose of Freligh' s
Remedy. To be found at all druggists,
and at 81 Barclay st., n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

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, 1876-05-04

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by E. G. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. 15dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-04

Printing, Binding and Blank-B Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Il -