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SPECIAL ATTRACTION!
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!

Ou, OF our large and ~ell-aSsortcd stock We viii
,ac- during this week the following special bar
gains:
FIGURED and BROCADE DRESS GOODS, zoe.
worth 25c; '.'' o. !
BRoCADE DRESS GOODS, csc. worth S5c:
TYCOON REPS, Zoe. worth 25c.; .,..t1l. Z
ALL-wOOL CACHEMIRES. SOC. worth 75c.:
ALL-WOoL CACHEMIRES, yard wide, 75c
worth 81: .-gE'.r. .<-'... ... .5 {
CALICO, 6s and s!sc.: t.
BLACK ALpACAS, 35e. worth Soc:
BLACK ALPACAS, 4oc. worth 6oc.;;
BLACK ALPACAS, 6oc. worth T5e.;
BLACK SILKS, sl.25, $3.50, $l.75, %, 1925
$3.50, and So;
CORSETS, soc. worth 75c.;
CAssIMERES, SOC. worth 75c.;
CASSIMERES, 75c. worth 81;
CASSIMERES, 81 worth 1925;
CASslMERES, sl.25 worth 1915;
CASSIAIERES. 81 so worth So;
BLACK DoESkIN and BLACK and COLoRED
CLOTHS very cheap.
In order TO reduce stock Of
LADIES, GENTLEMEN'S, and CHILDREN's
WoOLLEN UNDERWEAR,
>>A'- '>D~
than they can be bought for anywhere In this mar
ket.
We have the handsonest and cheapest stock Of
CL0AKS in the city so all the ladies say" Come
anu w." '' COURTNEY & POWELL,
Do27 SIS Broad street.
T ARGEQUANTITlEs OF NEW GOODS
are being received at
nol7 cARDozo, FoURQUREAN & co.'s.
ARGE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIFUL
CLOAkS Just received at
nol7 CARDoZO, FOURQUREAN & co.'s.
ENDLESS VARIETY OF FELT SKIRTS
tall coors) just received a.
nol7 CARDoZo, FoURQUREAG & co.'s.
CARPETS at 374, 40, 10, 50c., and up, just
received ut
nol7 CARDoZo, FoURQUREAN & CO.'S.
BEAUTIFUL DRESS GOODS Just re-
ecived at
noI7 CARpozo, FoURQUREAN & CO.'S.
SILKS, all colors and prices, just received
nol7 CARDOZO, FOURQUREAN & CO.'S.
COLLARS, CUFFS, HANDKERCH1EFS,
"
SCARFS and all the novelties Of the just re-
ceiveda CARDozo, FoURQUREAN & CO.'S.
no17
SUPERB STOCK OF BLACK AND COL
ORED vELVETS just received ut
nol7 CARDozO, FOURQUREAN CO.'S.
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M1LLER's " "HoREnouND 2CouaH SYRUP, 25c
Sold by all druggists. s5,I ,5 s
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/ BooKsl BooKsi,, BooKaE LEVY BROTHERS
offer large stock Of Books at much below regular
prices. They sell the CHArTERBox at 6oc., and
many other books at from 25 to SO per cent. below
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TIE ROBBERY AT THE ST. JAMES
HOTEL - The case OF George Sheckles alias
Brokennose George alias j. w. Cor
sion, charged with stealing $500 worth OF
ieweIry from New York merchant while
MT the st. James Hotel last summer, was
commenced In the Hastings Court yester-
day. A number Of witnesses were ex-,
anined. .5 s.s
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OUAIIPED.-Mr. Emmett Crump qualified
In the Hastings Court yesterday as a notary
public. IS. 80 seiE rs
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Il THE NEW -SUNDAY.SCHooL MUSIC BOOK,
.ssGARLAEDs OF PRaIsN,n = FOR sole at soc. per
copy by T. L. ID. WALFoRD, ola Main street. sf1
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Trustees Elected. Thomas w. Gentry,
a. c. Jones, and Jacob Writ have been
elected trustees OF Alert Fire Company for
the ensuing year. 8 ''t',S
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:
WEATHER-sT1Ps. FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS.
j. Fl. GRAFTON, Ninth street. ~
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THE LARGEST STOCK OF cH1LDREN's GAMES IN
| the city at j. T. ELLYsoS's bookstore 1112 Main
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DHnIsTMAs ROCKS In. great variety at y. =. fL-
LYsoy,s bookstore,i l1Ia Main street Z
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Z D1ARIEs FOE 1927 at J. T., :ELLYsoN's, 1112
Main street.
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1 Rg~THE CIRCULATION OF THE DISPATCH
rs LARGER THAN THE CONFINED CRCU-
EATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY ,,y s.rt..,
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MILITARY. NOTICES.

6RAYS, ATTENTION. Assemble at X
" rcgimental armory on FRIDAY NIGHT@
NEXT at TX O'Clock, In updreSs uniform, for III
drill and business. By order Louis ]. BossIEUx, il
Captain. 8. IRWIN SMITH. d.
de 7-2t Orderly.
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MAHeHRsTER HEWs,.

TIE Simmoass case. The excitement oi
the day yesterday was The examination OF
ID. b. Simmons and Alice Wilburne,
charged with tie murder OF the latter's In
fant. The trial was held In the court house
ON account OF the want Of space in. Mayor
:Chiles's small courtroom. The court
house was more than filed with the curl
osity-seekers whose morbid tastes carried
them sooner, 10 q trsalsof this scrt thar, to q
good, ld-fashioned chusc Getting. The
evidence was such as IS not usually admit.
ted into the columns of the Dispatch, but
It was sufficient, to warrant The Mayor In
sending Simmons On for Indictment. On
motion OF Socrates Brooks, Esq, counsel
for Alice Wilbourne, her case was contin-
ued until to-day. s5f.,
5 Mayoi' Court. yiilian Harris (color-
ed bsehaEged with stealing plank Monday
night,s from Mr.. laYis's briek-yard, was
found guilty yesterday morning and sem
fenced to ten days In the chain gang and to
receive ten kShes.B "A
Eugene 1sulHFah {white) was before the
court charged with ,ohstreperousi conduct
on " Wednesday while on q big spree. He
plead his own case, and was discharged. "a
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AUCTION sA1Es THIS DAY.

E1- On all sales Of Real Estate made be!treen
the Ist OF January and last of June the tpxeS fer
the present year Eaue to be paid byt the purchGser
On all snkeS made beticee the July and !asa
(This custom was adopted about fifteen yearsags
by all the real estate agents In Richm0nd and ap
plies to Richmond and Vieinity.i
ROBERT B. LYME. 4P. NJ, lot with brick store,
and dwelling over same, corner OF Broad and
Gilmer streets. sEs4st II J.E ~ Il f S.
WELLINGToN GoDnIN, ! r. M, four lots In
RufferfOord's addition, on THenty-nfnth street,
and brieS-and-stuccoed tenement on the south
side OF Grace between TweDty-hfth and Twenty
sixth streets ..s;E f.s, 5 q.
HILL &ANDERSOH, IL a. n, Groceries.
E. B. COOK, 10 A. IL, at his store, farniture, car
pets, show. cases, &c. n ~
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AMUsEsIENTs..
THEATRE.

ENGAGEMENT.AT ENORMOUS EXPENSE
OF THE
PEERLESS QUEEN OF ENGLISH LIGHT
,@sa.t' ii OPERA, y =
Americas distinguished prima donna and eonde.
dienne, III 81 sf 80
NINE. ALICE OATES
and the newly -organized
MAMMOTH ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY 8
comprising the following distinguished artists:
MILE E3IE R0SEAU,
Mr. c. III. DREW, Mrs. JULIA CHAPMAN, ass
Mr.. JOHN H0WsON,. Miss YENJE CLAECEY,s e
Mr.. HENRY LAURENT, Miss SUSIE WINNER.
MIR. j. II. JONES, Miss BESSIE TEMPLE, I.
MIR. II. w. MAFLiy, Miss ELLA CALDWELL, 4
MIR. A. kRSBERG, Hiss SUSIE PARKER.
Mr. l.. DESMITH, Miss iAMIE ClANCEY, 70
Mr.. II. G. DECKER, Miss EMMA WINNER.
MONDAY. December 18th, 1sg3
| LAFILLE DE MADAME ANGOT. sss
TUEsDAY-GIRoFLE-GIRoFLA.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S OFYICK,l q
y ~ RICHMOND, December 2, 1873
THE, GRAND ANNUAL COM
i MUNICATION OF THE GHANDXX
LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND AC-IXN
CEPTED AAS0NS OF VIII meet az St.
Alban's Hull, In this city, on MONDAY, December
II, 1876, ut O'Clock p. N. 5s5s.s
u BY order Of NJ. w. WILLIAM b. TALIAFEnRo,
g. II. WILLIAM B.sISAkfs
II de 2-td +. s{5 .s9a.;- Grand Secretary.
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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO R. R:
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
OFFICIAL REPORTS.
PLAN OF REPRESENTATIONS.
FUTURE PROSPECTS. i +,

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Railroad Com
pany was held in the hall Of the Chamber
OF Commerce on yesterday.
81. X. Ellyson was appointed chairman,
and John Garrett and j. #. Netherland Sec
retaries. ~ ...
It appearing that majority Of the stock
was represented in person and by proxy,
the usual committee on proxies was dis
pensed with. M = ~ - :. 81 e - =
General w. C. Wickham; Yice-president,
then read the report Of the President and
Board OF Directors, and his own report, as
follows: .ais I.a'Fs35iH5iEta SO.
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If the $S8,O6S.53 expended in new rails, ten.
ngs ties and labor used In relayng certain parts Of
the road had been charged extraordinary expendi-
lures (no such expenditures having been made In
the twopreceding years It would have decreased the
maintenance of way expenditures and increased the
earnings over operating expenses by that amount.
The increase In operating expenses Is in
Train expenses. -. -: .-5Ss,aaS 2o -,.@
Depot expenses. .:....-...i 5,5SI " t;.s;.-
miscellaneous. 11,OSI IL, ~. - s.r
Maintenance Of way...... S8,06S 53
Repairs of machinery!...s 1870 ID .tIr
General expenses. .........-s. $50 90 =; ttsat !;
Salaries -. - ................ $50 63 s145,643 90
,o,.,, -, a,,,ono, O. oDc l.
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q ISAAC CUAVENPoRT,J Jr. n 81
This circular letter, a copy OF which was
sentto each bondhoider whose address was
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Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,, and FRIDAY
NIGHTS hereafter, commencing at O'Clock.
MATINEE 10 20 12 A.. Al. de 7-2t ~,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
A PANIC III A cA-r oLTc CHURCH IN
BOSTON.
Loss Of Life.

BosToN, Jan. 3-While about one
thousand children were attending Sunday
school in the basement of St. Mary's
(Cathohc) church yesterday, the drapery
Of the statue Of the Virgin Mary took fire
aud some Of the children raised the cry of
fire, and panic seizing them they rushed
Tor the doors to escape. The teachers
mptly closed the doors, and the burn
ing drapery having been torn from the
statue the fire was extingulshed aud the
children resumed their exercises. Mean
while the alarm of fire, ln the basement
reached the congregation, worshlpplng
above, and with one accord the
people rushed to the two narrow
doors which open into the porch
and these were choked up Instantly,
As were also the narrow stairways leading
from the galleries, and many persons IL
the galleries leaped from the windows Il
the ground; many women tainted and /
was not till the greater part OF the con
eregation had escaped iuto the street tha
the cause Of the panic was ascertalned ant
quiet restored. No loss OF life but sew
eraI accidents.
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rfTT9T Ta@T A 4aTYr@
IEdE i 4 j I.a IE.a1Rl.AAEP C i L..
[Ieiegraphedto the Rock Island Argus
CONTENTS Or UNCLE
SANS NOTE TO SPAIN
A Confederation Asked For.

LONDON Jan. 3.The Manchester Guard
ian London correspondent writes as fol-
lows on the subject of Spain, Cuba and the
United States:
| have been furnished with what pur-
ports to be the substance of America
Cuban note. | believe it is correct. though
do not pretend to give the exact language.
1t recltes that the general interests Of hu-
manlty and commerce demand cessation
OF the struggle which has been waging in
Cuba for seven years The United States
are great sufferers, hut are unwilling to
act without the concurrence OF uti:er pow
ers, including Spain. The continuation
OF an attempt to govern Spain from Mad
rid will be fatal to hopes of a restoration
OF peace. Nevertheless Cuba belongs
to Spain and great share of the
population is opposed to separation I'm
der these circumstances the solution OF the
question might be found in establishing a
| confederation .in the West Indies resemhl
| ing that in Canada, Cuba and Porto Rico
might be constituted confederation with
local independent rights, aud governor
general appointed by Spain. The Power;
are asked to join US 10 proposing such
confederation and aiding Cuba to establish
it. The abolition of slavery would how
ever be necessary condition and suci
pressure must be brought as would MAKE
the insurgents cease their warfare.
This would be difficult but it could b.
accomplished Secretary Fish is empha'i
iu denying that the United States desire
the acquisition of Cuba; they only wis
peace restored, slavery abolished and cocl
merce allowed to resume its course. Ih
Powers are asked to express their oplnio
upon the proposed means Of accomplish
ing these ends,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
sarare Storm at Hannibal no,

HANNIBAL, Mo, Jan. IA heavy rain
storm occurred here last night and contln-
ued up to about two O'Clock this afternoon,
when 1t was succeeded by the heaviest gale
ii wind known in this section for years.
Several business houses and dwellings,
we're unroofed and great amount OF tenc
ING blown down. A fire broke out 10 south
Hannibal while the wind was blowing thu
hardest, in a twos story dwelling, whiet
was soon consumed. Altogether it ha
been a wild disagreeable New Year s day
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SCHENCK's PULMoSIC SYRUP,
SCHBNCK's SEA WEED Tone.

SCHENCK'S SEA W EED TONIC.
SCHENeKs MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Freoueptly medicines that will stop cough will
ccssion the death of the patient they lock up Che
liver stop the circulation of the blood, hemorrhAge
follows ana in t,they clog the action OF the very
orrans that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
of TWO thirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
nersons comnain of dull pain in the side, con
stpaton coated tongue, pain ir tie shoulderoiade
feelings of drow iness aid restfssn"ss, the io1G
Ivi,, q heavily on tie stomach, accompanied win
acidfty and belchng up of wind.
| These symptoms usually originated from dlsor'
| dered condi ion Of the stomach or a torpid liver
persons so affected, If they take one or two heaVy
colds and if the congh in these cases be suddenly
| checked will fiud the stomach ana llVTr clQSgeu
remaining torpid and inactive, and almost oelort
| they are aware the lungs are a mass OF sores ah'
| II cerate T. the re ult of which Is death -,
| Schencks Pulmonic Syrup Is an eXpectorant Wnc q
| does not contain op um or anything Calculated u
| check couth suddenly
| Schemes Sea Weed Tonic dissoves the 1000
mixes with the gastric juices OF the stomach, aluS
digestion and creates ravenous appetite.
| When the bowels are cust've, skin saliow; OF N
| svmptom otherwise of a bilious tendency SchencR
| NaDdrake ri ills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
| j II. s HENCK Il Son
NE corner SIKH aud Arch SITS Phlia-
And are tor sale by all druggists aud feaiers
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
NEW YEARS IN INDIANoP0LIS
INDIANA.
MADE ALL THE NOISE THEY
COULD.
What Gov Hendricks Said.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1.-The centennial
wear was ushered in at 2 clock midnight
by the noisiest demonstration possible to
make. At the given signal, 100 strokes
were sounded from the fire department.
The bells followed by peal Praise God
from whom all blessings haw' frem the
chimes of Christ church. This wasfollow-
ed by the filing Of Zoe guns. the sereacf-
ing of steam whistles, shooting OF pistois
and fire crackers. aud other Noisy dem"n-
s,ratipns OF joy.
At ten o'clock meeting was held al the
Academy Of Music, at which Mayer GaSst
presided. After prayer by Rev. II a
Bradley, rector of Christs church, uos
Hendricks was introduced and addressed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
SOCIAL EVENT.
Marriage at Memphis OF paug hter OF 5ef
ferson Davis.

MEMPHIS, Jan, Miss Maggie H,
Davis, daughter of Hon jefferson Davis.
was married at St. lazarus Episcopal
church this morning 10 j. Addison Hayes,
cashier of the State National Bank, Rev
DR.. Geo. White, rector Of Calvary churc,
officiating, assisted by Rev. Churchill
Eastin, rector of St Lazarus in presence
OF very large congregation. The Gay
has been an unusually quiet one. Bn>l.
ness was almost entirely suspended and
the weather unusually warm and showcry
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03

FoR SALE.-Four building lots in Hills
addition to Moline, so by 100 feet. Also
four business lots % feet front by IS feet
deep on Main street near Lynde. Moline
III, Also 28o acres Of farm lands in Atch
ison county, Missouri, and l6O acres ID
Dodge county Nebraska, These lots offer
great inducements to those who desire to
invest il Molice property aud there are
no finer farm lands on earth than the
tracts named above!! For abstracts OF
title and terms Apply to NJ. Wheeler, Moline
Ills. This property will be sold to sui
purchasers, or in one lot. to one purchaser
as may be desired. 28-d3tWZt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
wnat Old aProbs"..Says.

WASHINGTON, Jan 3.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon Indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to night
For the upper lakes, upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys, clear aud
partly cloudy and colder weather witt
north to west winds, and rising barometer
followed By variable winds and falilu
harotuatar
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
A Few New Years Murders Assassina.
tions, Accidents, Etc.


New YORK, Jan. ii r. Dilloher, a
wealthy liquor dealer of 49 Beaver street,
who was shot last evening at the West
minister hotel by Romaine Dillon, died at
noon to-day in Bellevue hospital, from
internal hemorrhage. Dillon is in Jail,
He is believed to be insane
Two Italian bakers employed III tne
same shop quarreled at their boarding
house to day, when one named Armand
Linz, getting the worst OF the quarrel,
| drew clasp-knife and stabbed his antagop-
| ist who is named Ludwig WirbetZ in the
breast and abdomen fatally. Linz is in
Jail.
STERLING, ILL.,, Jan III. II. Lincoln,
deputy sheriff of Whiteside county, was
shot at last night, while sitting in his
room, by some unknown person. The bail
Just missed his left side and buried itsei
in volume Of poems on the table. The
would be assassin escaped by the back
stai,s, and could not be found on accoun
of the darkness. The police are On tht
alert
NASHVILLE, Jan. Mrs. Sophi
Spain was found dead on her floor thi
morning. Joseph Warner, boarder, va
arrested on suspicion OF foul play.
Edward II. johnson, noted thief an
express rpbber, has escaped from til
penite ntiary through means of bribery
He was in for 2l years for robbing tn
express messenger at Memphis last tebru
AIRY.
NEW YORK, Jan, Robert Stern, age
l3, residing on Tenth avenue, betwee
= Sixty third and Sixtyfourth streets, Will
e loading a pistol this Afternoon, accidental
y shot himself in the left breast, causing a
- most instant death.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
4 IMPERIAL GRANCM,

THE GREAT MEDICINAL FOOD.
This Justly celebrated DIETETIC Preparation is
In composition principally the GLUTEN derived
from the White Winter Flint Wheat Cereal, solid
extract, the invention of an eminent chemist
1t has not only been highly recommended, but
certified TO by a large number of CHEMISTS and
PHYSICIANS-representing very high degree OF
medical sclence-as the
Safest, Most Acceptable and Reliable Food
for the growth of Infants aud Children, and for
Mothers lacking sufficient nourshment for their
offspring.
Unlike those preparations made from animal or
vinous matter, which liable to stimulate the
brain and irrtate the digestive organs 1t embraces
in its elementary composition
THAT WHICH MAKES STRONG BONE AND MUSCLE,
That which makes good Flesh and Blood.
That which is easy of Digestion-never
constlpating,
That which is kind and friendly to
the brain,
And that which acts as preventive Of those in'es
tinaI disorders incidental TO childhood.
Aud while it would be difficult TO conceive
ANYTHING in Food or Dessert more creamy Or deli
cious. or more nourishfng and Strengthening as al
aliment in
Feyers, Pulmonary Complaints, Dyspepsia
REGISTRATIONS OF THE SYSTEM,
OR GENERAL DEBILITY,
- rsre medicinal excellence in all Intestinal Dl'
eases especially in Dysentery, 'hronic Dlarrhe'
and Cholera Infantum has been incontestibIy pr
ven See circulars for testimonials. Soid 0F or"t
CAkLE & STRONG,
153 Water street. New ork
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
THE B. sHoN1NeER ORGAN

HORACE WATERS s son, 4S1 Broadway, n.
Y. have obtained the Agency of this well-known
Organ. and prepared to supply the trade on the
most liberal terms. Agents wanted in every COun
ty in the D. S and Canada, Catalogues mailed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
Another Dose Of Republican Thieves.

KANSAS City. Mo Jan. l.-Harvey
county, Kan, has commenced suIt
against Munger, ex Republican county
treasurer, fnr the recovery Of $4,000.
The county claims that Munger is de
iaulter to that amount. The case is being
tried.
JEFFERSON CTTY, Mo. jar. 1.-The
Coles county circuit court ha'> session
this morning. and the grand-j4->~, after :
months session, fonnd five bills OF indict
ment against ex-Adjt Gen. Crofton anc
his son. and it is reported by a jurymcl
that bill has been found against Col
Rogers of Kansas City-all for forger.
and u!terirg of bogus militia warrants.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
Waters New Scale Piano.
are the BEST MADE: he Touch ELASTIC, and
SINGING TONE, POWERFUL, PURE and EVEN.
WATERS Concerto ORGANS

cannot be ExCELLED In TONE or BEAUTY they DEFY
COMPETITION. The CoNCEEko SToP Is FINE mi
TATIoN OF the HUMAN VOICE.
PRICES EXTREMELY LOW for CASH DURING
THIS MONTH. MONTHLY lNsTALMENTs RECEIVED
III. PIANOS SO to S20; ORGANS "a to S1U; MONTHLY
AFTER PIRsT DEPosIT. AGENTS WANTED. A
LIBERAL DISCOUNT to Teachers, Ministers. hurches
Schools, Lodges etc. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TC
THE TRADE. Illustrated Catalogues Mailed. uOR
| ACE WATERS & son. 4sl BrOadWaY. \. y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
- III. HELLER. II. p.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor
: Orleans and Ohio streets next door to kThtcr't
Drug Store. Office over Eenset y Thomas Drug
tore Market Square Office hour 10 to Il A. NJ, Il
Pm 1-l4d&Wiy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
Annual Meeting.

soTTcE is HEREBY GIVEN To THE STOCK
Iv holders Of the Peoples National BANK lhat he M
Annual Meeting for the election OF Directors loi
tn ensuing year, will he held 1t their bdhk3ng
House on tuesday, the 11th day of january 1870
at 3 o'c oek p Nj
Rock Island. Dec. 31st, 1875.
I2-3ldtd JOHN FEE Il, Sashiel
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
THOMAS YATES.

rs PREPARED To DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
\ branches also Gas and Steam Fitting.
Call and have estimates made before ordering your
work done by other partics
THOMAS Al re. Lleyee. Rock Esiand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-03
CHAS. EIEBIG,

IS PREPAR D To DO ALL KINDS OF LOCK
| Work; also 10 repair Sewing Machines.
All kinds OF Safe Work a Speciality.
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