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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state of mind
u weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as.
1t tones up the system, arrests dischA e, dispels
the mental gloom and despondens. nu rejuye-
mates the entire system. It is perrectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
of five boxes and large 81 vial of powder, which
is important in old serious cases. or 81 per single
box. ssold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MASVCINR CO.
No. 662 BRoADwAY, II. Y.
~See large advertissms 4
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
The Peoria and Toledo Route East

The Peoria and Toledo Route East
On the first page of this paper will be
found spirited cut of a train of cars
on this popular and short line east. A
cotemporary urges all people travelling
between the eastern and western states
to take the Peoria and Toledo line, and
says:
1T is speedy; it is safe; it is comfort,
able, as we can ourselves attest, and not
we alone, but hundreds who have gone &c
and returned from the great centennial
The hundreds of tons of heavy steel rails,
the tens of thousands of heavy sites
the solid ballast, and, best OF all the able
management and liberal and courteou:
dealing, has made the T., p & W.. road
which Peoria and Illinois itself is, and may
well be, proud
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

kIDDER'S AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravaganza 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 inhaiing a de-
lishtiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

THE LATEST, GREATEST, and most reli.
able remedy ever put together by medical
science for rheumatism, Wounds, Swell
ings, Burns, Caked Breast, &C., is the Cen
taur Liniment. There are two kinds.
What the White Liniment is for is the hu.
man family, the Yellow Centaur Imminent
is for spawned, lame and strained horses
and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

STAND NOT UPON THE ORDER OF GOING.
but go at once and buy a bottle of the
fragrant Sozodont You will never regret
it, 1t not only beauties and preserves
the teeth. aud arrests decay, but leaves
the mouth cool and the breath as fragrant
as a rose. Spalding's Glue, cheap, con-
venient, useful.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
The Kimball- Haverstick Street Fight
The following, from the Chicago Times,
was sent to that paper by Mr. Tillinghast,
editor of the Moline Repieao.

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,. Oct. 3-This mornings Union
contained a attack the personal character
Of ex-Cty Marshal Kimball, charging him with
having made at one time some friendly remarks
about JEFF Davis, and also charging him with APP
p7opriating a certain amount of money placed in
his hands as custodian. THIS afternoon Kimball
met Haverstick, editor of the UniOn on the street
and walking up to him struck him one two lnsty
blows in the face with his fist HRverstick struck
an attitude of war, drew his cam, and gave his
ass liant two or three blows the head with his
cane, one of which cut cash in Kimball's scalp
The encounter lively one, Haverstck en-
baracing his earliest opportunity to give leg bail
and consult physician.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use OF the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 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, 1876-10-06

CHILDREN Cry FOR CAsToRIA. 1t is as
pleasant to take as honey, and is absolute
ly harmless. 1t is sure to expel worms,
cure wind collie, regulate the bowels and
stomach, and overcome lrritabilIty caused
by rash or cutting teeth. 1t is a perfect
substitute for Castor Oil, and for custive-
ness in young or old there is nothing in ex-
stence so effective and reliable.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil mixed
with water and molasses, is excellent for
colds, and it cures collie 10 children. Wo-
men find it excellent to cure head ache, or
any rheumatic pain, and it is clean to use.
Try it for burns or scalds Sold by all
dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
The Lying Republican Editors.

The Union having been proved to have
told an untruth about Gov. Vance instead
retracting its falsehood, this morning re-
publishes and endorses the original lie
as it appeared in the New York Herald.
The attention of the Union is now called to
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

HAD / three ears I'd har thee" says
Macbeth to the witches. Had he used B.
4. Rabbits Best Soap, it is more than
doubtful whether he would have seen
Birnam wood coming to Dunsinane. But
it is only this generation that is so highly
favored.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

Cough, Hoarsuess Asthma, or any
Irritation of the Throat or Bronchial
Tubes, will be relieved by taking DIR. Bull
Cough Syrup. 1t has cured thousands.
Recommend it to your friend and neighbor
Your druggist keeps it. Price Is cents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

A REMARKABLY REMEDY.-It seems
that the highest medical authority in the
country highly recommends the use Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton, Coughs, Colds and Asthma So
numerous are the wonderful and astonish-
ing cures performed by it, that it has al
ready become the great remedy of the day.
IL is sold by all druggists, and they also
give it away in trial bottles to the afflicted.
Drv n
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

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
wilderness. makes it delcately soft and
smooth removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail By
j. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis. Mo-, and by T.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser Il Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

The queen of base burners, the Victoria,
was awarded the first premium at the
Davenport fair, over all soft coal COMPETE
tors and fully carries out their decision,
10 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,
II. diff.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

= 10 may Marry, who not; why?
'En important questions answcredi2
-. u lIiTTrER's MARRIAGE GUIDE.
= pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 ots. by mail. Address 617 St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
1ncrease of Expendituras

The ordinary expenses of the govern
ment nave been doubled since Grant
administration came into power Below
we give the increase each year. Re-
collect that this exhibit excludes all inter.
est accounts, pensions to soldiers and al
other items not included in the amounts
for 1890 and for lS67-6S. The nece
ssities for lS67-6S were certainly as great
as they are now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
HIGHLY ESTEEMED. DIR.

HIGHLY ESTEEMED DIR. Prices
American Perlumes-Pet Rose, Ahsta
Bouquet and other odors, are rich and
highly esteemed perfumes. They are used
by the most polished and refined persons
for their powerful, durable and exquisite
fragrance. No toilet is complete wlthout
them. Druggists and dealers in toilet
articles can furnish them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

Democrats who want political documents
for distribution, either in this or any other
town in the county, will find supply a,
The ARGUS Office free of charge. Cal
without delay, and place them where they
will do the most good
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

LYONS kATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray Ii has stood the test
of 40 years. Is eharmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
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, $3.50. Tickets good for sixty
(6Ol days from date of purchase.
j. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l. T'k't A'g't,
]. Il. HILLIARp, Receiver. l5tf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
Allarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
l7mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
UNION SOLDIERS AND SAILOR.
FOR rILDEN AND REFORM.

National mass meetings of Union Sol
diers AID cailors in favor of Tilden, Hen
bricks and Reform will be held as follows:
Albany, II. Y, Thursday, Oct. 10th.
The call is signed by Gen. 10. Hooker
and long list of distinguished soldiers and
sailors.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

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, 1876-10-06

The severest forms of Acute, Areicular
and Infiammatory Rheumatism can be
effectualy cured by a few doses Of FIRE.
ligh's Remedy. To he had at all drug
giets, and at 81 Barclays n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles. tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

KEMARKs.-Higheet point Of thermometer for
week, 10 degrees above zero; lowest point 20 de
grces above zero; the 29h OF sept, rain; on the
9Th inst rain; total for week ITO ich total rain
fall for september 40 inch.
j. McILvAIN. II. S. U. S.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. M. 42o above zero 10 46o above zero
9A. M, 45o 8P. N. 45o .
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

WANTED. Twenty reliable canyassers,
for the New American Sewing Machine.
on salary or commission. Office oil
Main street, Davenport. 4d3t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

1876, additional for public works
SIC, 1000.
1869. was Grants first year.
Increase during Grants administration
of seven years from lS67-6S to 1S75-76-
$50, 1886, l26.
Republican organs please copy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
HARPER HOUSE BARRIER AND BAT

HARPER HOUSE BARBER AND BATH
Rooms now open. Everything neat, clean
aud first class. Best attention given.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Hot and cold
Baths. Keen razors and clean shave
Hair cutting, shampooning, etc. Patron
age respectfully solicited.
9lldtf. RICHMOND TERRELL, Prop'r.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
CanphOrinei

Is the most effectual remedy sold is o luxury tc
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric
has a pleasant and refreshing o1or. II will imme
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat. Sprains and Bruises
Bupions and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the Skin
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For sale by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued during the week. ending Oct,
5th:
/. Peter Skogh, Huldah Munson.
2. Debos 5. Record, Katie Gildia.
3. Christ Reese, Laura Gottsche.
8. John L. Lindquist, Ella johnson.
N Barker Sawyer, Florence L. Frazer.
6. John w. Boyles, Mrs. Elizabeth Harold.
Z. August Rain, Juianna Miller.
6. Alfred johnson, Hannah J. Anderson
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

A rabid dog is sometimes not more dan
gerous than severe cough or cold. DIR.
Kings pew discovery, is the only sure cure.
Ask your druggist for it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures Sick Headache

STop that distressing cold with bott!,
Of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For sal,
by all druggists In Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
Another Little Boys Composition,
found in The Argus Letter Bog.)

Rogers the cop will come every night t
6 ave and inquirer Henry how are tn,
boys there are good to night come ant
have glass of beer on that.
Waterproof a
cous toner
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

CHICAGO ExPosTuoN,-For this expo
sition, held Sept 9th to October 9th, the
Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific Railroad
will sell tickets to Chicago and return at
the rate of $752 on the following days:
September to good to return until Sept. IL.
Sept. II, IL and H. =: - - 10.
Sept. Is, 10 and %, s. - " %.
Septl %, 26 and 81, - 80,
Oct . too Oct 10.
Tickets for return passage good when
stamped by secretary of the exposition.
GEO. NJ LOOSELY, TIT. Agt.
L. ST. JOHN, Genl. Tiki. Agt. DIT
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.,
Week ending Oct 5, p. IN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

g.. House for rent on Cherry street, with
s rooms, well, cistern and good cellar. En-.
quire of j. NJ. NORRIS. 5d6t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06

Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA b RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO. socR ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 3. q.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 8. 30 q. m. 80 q, m and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At 6:25 q, m; 9:b5 a. m, and 500 D. m. Train
arrive from the east as above
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22

their heip 10 influence Parliament. meeting Tor this
purpose has already been held In birmingham
Mrs. Amanda Smith, q cOlored Evangelist,
has been addressing large congregations In the st. rau
Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Del She wns
formerly slave Hartford County, Md IL about forty
wears OF age and shows great familiarity with scrip-
ture After leaving st. Paus, which Is congfegaton Of
whites commenced series OF services In one OF the
coor.I churches OF Wilmington -Four or nve or the
Of that city opened for meetings every Eight
A petition to Congress is in circulation, ask
ing that body to tako the neccsy steps
TO prohibit churches from acquiring or holding IN
their corporate capacity by legal or personal representa-
tives or IN any other way manner real or personal
property or estate OF any kind whatever" excepting
churches church edces, cemeteries, or other burial
places" The petitioners also ask that provision may be
for the sale Of all church property not included III
the above exceptions
At the recent meeting of the Convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF Albany the question
Of division OF the diocese decided in the negative
upon the parishes To meet an obligation ot
s.. 800 was ordered. The following members of the
Standing Committee for 1876 were elected: Clergy ymen-
The Rev W. Payne, ID. d.. the Rev. 3. ~ Bost"ich,
D. d. the Rev J. Livingstone Reese, ID: d. the Rev j.
Ireland fucker, ID ID. Laymen-OrlandO Meads, l. ~
I1IIngEas IT, G. Porneroy Reese, and Robert d. Mcneil
There ia in England Commercial Tray
elers' an Association" Ied its sixth halfyearly
meeting in London last month. AZ many AS lOoo mem
bors aui subscribers reported Portable libraries are
furnished by the Association ipr The OF travellers III
the commercial OF hotels. Fifty Libraries, contain
Ing 900 volumes yaued at R1 600 have been sent out
In some OF the commercial social and religious
meetings had been held during the year IL has been
suggesed that place of resort for Christian eoihnc
cial Travellers should he established III LONDON
The Britirl Admiralty have issued their
amended circular in relation 10 fugitive slaves on Her
Maestys ships. slayo coming into one Of the queen
shps when the high is not to he returned to
slavery when the -hp enters the territorial waters OF
the country from which he escaped. hglu'e slave
who comes on board snip lille it lying I'm the terri
toal waters Of another country s. not to be surrendered
to slavery. His status il not 10 DC inquire ntoi nor
after the Immediate danger IL past j. he 10 DC allowed 10
remain on board
Prof. Knoodt (Old Catholic) has written
from Bona reply TO proposition that pr. Do'llnser
should visit England and address few moctn g. 81
must Gay that influence upon the old gentleman j.
not strou enough 10 persuade him to do he were
asked by the EYglish themselves ~ pressing manner,
thk there would be hope that he might undertake
the Journey 20 England" To the ODER To send E1sis-
mcn 10 Germany o. help the Old Catholics, h. replies tia
hey conid be nf use, nasinufh ~ ihcf 30 h"t
pnssess tho necessary kuOwledg' Of the German ian
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22

VINCENTs THROUGH AND THROUGH THE
TROPICS

THROUGH kVD THROUGH THE TROPICS; TllIRTf
rEOUsf Nd MILES oF THANtL ~ oCENNI'A' Aus
TRNIAsIA, AND INDIA. ny Frans Vincent lr, a. thor
oi "Tho lana OF the White Elephant" l2mo, clotI, II 90
rli- new yonms Of NJ VocrnPs consists oi ib" nara
I've OF a yoysg. clipper snip irm N"~fok - san Frau
,o VI. Cas lIol, AMI trce - o ld"ch I'lanis AH"
rala sl india Niia journal ol his r'sd'nce n tAe D.
rt eouuirc IN. vrk 4, an .nn,n, sucocsa. and VII
cJin the H. % position o the h"aor a"oI; American faF
e,r, P.rllp, b. stoHds nest 20 q. H. para,jr NJ Wa.
snt roWrr consists 90 to tact va sh,h " selects o
points ur d-crinuoI his ha"lS T. "DETAILS without Drieh'
ia, th. rarr. win a. vial ,cunyt. noe, and the air ~
reality which ne thus manages ~ Throw afnrni the fomn"
oupe ~ If- ponce ,e Io'ef' are evidently e, lt' HIS
o.srHtln constantly On ilo a"ft lie lets n"ibg ts'il'
i. notice sut he nicely, never 'an is9 undne
oof.uc. t. ia.r f,alt iict- lie tppws Whe4 10 pea
md When to Do alicrl'
New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
THE WINTER BOOK TRADE.

"TuE TIFF OF GEORGE TICKNOR '-HAMERTON'6
"EicurNGs AND EICImIs -" eastern LIFE,
PAST AND PRESENT" BY HARRIET MARTINEAU.
THROW : REGULAR CoRREsPOHDEST OF TIE rRIDUNE.l
BosroN, Jan. 21.--There is the usual mid
winter lu n the book trade OF Boston just at prosent
The holiday sales werc generally satisfactory Nessrs
Osgood Il Co. have given to the reading public some
notable books since the year came in They aTo rapidly
completing their edition cf Hawthorne. The volumes
of essays by Emerson and Lowell Of course, among
their most attractive issues though both made for
the most part OF material that had previously been
printed. The nrm are contemplating early issue Of
four more of their vesPocle" series OF books. An
important publication, assigned also for early date. Ia
shat of the Life OF George Tcanor" This volume
beg,n moro than two years pgo by the Hon. George
Ulsrl He had completed most oi the essential por-
fions of the memoir. when lie stricken by disease
The task Of selecting and OF extracting matter from tho
letters and the disry of Prof. Tioknor has
since fallen to other hands, but has been well
discharged by members of the TcknOr family and
their kun The work Is likely 10 prove OF general Interest
Prof eknor was himself the author Of Of tho mcst
satisfactory of Boston bographies-that OF William H.
Prescott was one vi the most reserved and exel,i
sve OF the moro cultivated cass here and little seen
Outside Of certain socal md literary circles Most peo-
PIE had heard OF ha through that monument of his re-
aearch and industry, the History OF Spanish Literature
but that 10 by book for general reading. The
health Of Mr. Blard Is now much improved lie wrote
some admirable l0tters describing summer sojourn at
Nantucket for The Boston Advertiser Last August; and IL
not nfrequeny IN Boston He has felt well enough
indeed 10 accept the position OF Trustee Of the Boston
Public Lbrsry, with which he bss been honored by q
vote Of the City COuncll.
Messrs Brothers have Just ready TO be issued
ens OF the elegant and expensive Of their pubca
ssons In Etchings and Etebers" by Philip Gilbert
Hameron The illustrations and the eleetrotype plates
Of uhis volume imported, but The printing is done
nd in nd nfes NofE a o best
thugs shat American printing offices have furnished
This m are preparing 10 issue, also from Enssh plates
an edition OF Hsriet Martnesas Eastern Lfe Present
and Past" work originally Published ,brty years ago.
ana Which has In any respect been altered ~
sppears One OF the experienced Eastern travellers