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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
a succe.aful Rock Island House.

Prominent among the business houses
in this CITY is the wholesale and retail jew
elry and musical merchandise establish
ment of 1. Epstein, Star Block. This
house has gradually increased its business
until now it stands at the head OF all oth-
ers in this line in the three cities. Inc
arrangement Of the magnificent stock, the
rich and elegant designs displayed, aud the
large and varied assortment always on
hand renders it favorite resort tor all 10
need of first class jewelry. musical lnstru-
msnts, etc., etc., MIR. Epstein is thorough
| ly familiarized with the business, and buys
direct from the manufacturers thereby
enabling him to sell at lower prices than
can be had anywhere outside OF Chicago:
About two years ago Mr.. Epstein added
musical instruments to his jewelry stock
and since that time, the business has in
creased beyond his most sangulne expecta-
tons. ALI the first class instruments can
be obtained of Epstein at prices below the
usual rates, his large sales affording more
liberal discounts than can be had
anywhere else Among the newest
in the way of pianos is the Gel
ebrated Hallet & Davis instrument.
It is upright and is declared by COM
petent Judges to be the finest toned pianos
in the market. The wood work OF this
instrument is superb in finish. being
richly ornamented and polished. The
Cabinet is gotten up in style unequalled
by any other make. Mr.. Epstein is sole
agent for these instruments and Is
prepared to give inside figures to any who
wish to purchase. Organs of all the
principal makers at wholesale prices, and
all other musical instruments and
merchandise equally low. Within the
last 60 days there has been material de-
cline in the price of jewelry and watches
and accordingly the prices of this class Of
goods have been marked down to cores
pond, thus giving the public the benefit Of
the discount. Elgin watches, b. w
; Raymond movement, are now selling al
$40, so usual price $50; Culver movement
$25, and other Elgin movements in pro-
, portions. A large and elegant assortment
of watches, jewelry and diamonds has just
been received. which will be sold at hare
pan prices Fresh attractions are con
f stantly being added to the stock, which i,
larger and more varied than can be foune
anywhere in the three cities. Everybod,
should give Epstein a call % dawlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
Osterberg's Side.

In this paper will be found synopsis
Of Osterberg's answer to the Hooper Rob
nsOn bills which charge him with misuse
of funds of the Rockford road with not
keeping good his promise as to security for
money raised by assessments on the bond
holders; and with incompetent manage
meut of the road We publish it because
we are perfectly willing that he should
have an opportunity, through our columns,
to tell his own story in his own
way. The answer seems to US very
weak one, and portions of it provoke a
mile of ridicule. He does not satisfac-
torily explain the mysterious abstracting
of over $4,000 of money and putting it in
the hands If his brother in law, in New
York He fails to clear up several other
very suspicious entries and changes in his
books. His story of com bination between
Capt. Robinson and the Gables is perfect
ly absurd, and is laughed at by every one
who knows the facts. Capt. Robinsol went
into the matter with Osterberg to beat the
Gables. but in the end got badly beaten
himself, while the Cables don't seem TO
have been very much harmed.
Osterberg says Robinson offered to use
his influence towards bribing man named
Drake, connected with The ARGUS, with
fully paid-up stock of the proposed or
ganization." Capt, Robinsons influence
with THE ARGUS is hardly sufficient to ac-
complish that object. And inasmuch as
the fully paid-up stock of the new organic
alton meyer was and never will be worth a
cent it is not very probable that any news
paper of any influence will ever be con-
trolled in that manner.
Our readers already know the charges
now standing in court against this man
Osterberg, and that Capt. Robinson is not
likely to make charges in court which he
has not the evidence to prove. The end
of this matter has not yet been reached, as
Osterberg and his committee will proba-
bly, realize in due time,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
Anna Mobiles (White)

Anna Mobiles (white) has an infant
daughter, Laura Isabella (mulatto).
Judge Guyer yesterday made out papers
Of adoption for the child to Washington
Jewell, the colored laundryman. The fee
for making out the papers was $3.50 and
it was paid, but Mr.. Jewell, while think
ing the child worth the money, remarked
to Mrs. Jewell that it took the profit on
two dozen shirts right out Of them
Union.
What did Guyer do with that $780,
The people would like to know what be
comes of the fees collected by him. Has
he ever made any report ofthem to the
board of supervisors? He is salarieC
officer, and all the fees he takes belong t.
the people. 1t is his duty to report then
to the board OF supervisors. If he ha'
ever done so, we do not remember thu
fact,
Our county business is very loosely
managed. No one can tell whether tn,
aggregate of fees collected pays tn,
salaries or not. And yet the constitution
provides that, in no case shall thu
salaries exceed the fees collected. |
things are to be run in the dark, in this way
it would be more satisfactory to abolish
the salary system and leave every Office
to look to his fees alone to run his Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
Sh altered Constitutions Rebuilt

In the use of a wholesome iuvigorant lies the
only hope of rebuilding a shattered constitution
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are not only emf
nently wholesome tome, but they reetify with
most satisfactory promptitude arrangements of the
stomach, liver and bowels which are Incompatible
with re urn OF health and strength. When the
system is enfeeblcd by disease, by the and
tear of business life, by continuous mental anxiety
by the exhaustion consequent upon late hours and
fast living, by over-work and by sedentary habtst
the Bitters the most reliable medicinal aseL
for ilnpErting permanent vigor to the delibltated
frame. The new stock of vitality which they in
fuse into broken down physique, and the orderly
digestion, secretion and evacuation, moreover
constitute IFS best safeguard against malarial dis
ease.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

It will now be Called "The st. Louis
Road"

OsterbeIg having received the deed of
the Rockford road, has transferred it to
his new organization, called the st. Louis,
Rock Island & Chicago Railroad Com
pany. The name we like much better
than the old one, although the company
don't own track into either one Of the
cities named. The officers are as follows:
Presidential. Osterberg, of Germany.
Davenport.
Treasurer j. NJ. Gould, of Moline.
Secretary alter Irumbull, OF Chi
cago.
Charles H. Deere, of Moline,is chairman
| Of the executive committee.
Geo. Skinner has been appointed gem
eral manager, and the present heads of de-
partments continue unchanged until
| further notice.
Of course these officers, directors, etc.
are mere figure heads-they don't risk a
cent of money in the enterprise, and some
of them havn't cent to risk in this or any
other enterprise. The new company is
the Frankfort committee, and Osterterg
is their agent. And the new company
will now make an effort to get into Chi
cago, via Sterling, Byron and the almost
defunct Chicago 4 Pacific road. We hope
it will succeed, but who are to be the
victims to furnish the money? 1t will re-
quire good deal of money to put the
present road in safe condition, and build
the 30 miles between Sterling and Byron,
and it would seem impossible to raise il
on road already in debt for more
than its fell value, and a road which
does not now pay its running expenses
Americans know better than to loan money
on such property,-but who shall limit
the gullibility of foreigners, when promised
double the interest they can get at home
1t Jim Abbott, with his limited capacit,
for charging the truth. could, without al
inch of road or dollar of property .excep
q few county and town aid bonds, sell
millions of bonds, why can not Osterberg
with $50 miles of road, and the capacity O
the boss liar of the world, raise one or tw,
millions?
The people along the road will probabl,
aid in regard to right of way, bridging
and ties, and it is not impossible for Oster
berg to pull the wool over the eyes o
Frankfort Germans and get money enough
to buy the iron. The people along tn
new line can well afford to aid its con
struction; their property will be increased
in value by the building of the road Blu
there is not the slightest prospect tina
the men who loan money and take
mortgage Of the property will ever Sc
their money again. If they choose to d
SO, after the experience they haye had
and after being frankly told the probabl
result, it will be good thing for thi
locality, whether they ever get their none
back or not.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

BEST ROUTE TO SPRINGFIELD.

Excursion rates to the Illinois Republi-
can convention, at Springfield Wednesday,
May "a, 1876. The Peoria & Rock Island
railway will sell tickets at reduced rates, to
Springfield and return, good from May %
to 81 inclusive. Delegates and others will
find this the best route, as through coaches
will be run from Rock Island to Spring.
field. A train will leave Rock Island at
600 A. NJ. May %, reaching Springfield at
3 p. NJ. same day. Returning, will leaye
Springfield the morning after the conven
ton adjourns, arriving at Rock Island at
p. NJ. An excellent opportunity is now
offered to those who wish to visit the state
capital. GO and see the new state house
also Lincoln's monument.
j. r. billiard, Receiver,
JAS. V. MAHoNEY,
General Ticket Agent. 20d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
= Kos ital.

Mrs. Pauline NJ pillsbmy, female
physician, has rented the Briggs house,
(the frame building) on Buffalo street,
where, if our citizens will aid her little
10 fitting it up, she proposes to establish a
hospital for the sck-an institution very
much needed in Rock Island, for strangers
and persons having no family or regular
home, and where they can receive all the
care and comforts of a home. Though
Mrs Pilsbury is physician she does not
expect patients to employ her unless they
desire to 90 so, but will take care of all
who need her rooms and board at reason
abe rates, and under the directions of any
physician they may desire. IF she shall
receive proper encouragement from our
liberal and wealthy citizens she will
another year, purchase a lot and build
a house specially adapted to hospita
purposes,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
River News.

The Dubuque, down, Saturday evening,
leaving at this place 200 sacks of wheat for
Searss mill
The Redwing, up. yesterday, leaving 65
barrels of -four for j. Nj. Christy, and a
lot Of garden tools for the farmers store.
(She took away two car loads of freight
from the 2. & r. L. Ry. While at our
levee the colored roustabouts, which had
been receiving $25 per month. struck for
$50, but did not get it, as the mate put
them Ashore.
The Damsel, down, yesterday, with a
barge, on her first trip. She is engaged
in the freight trade between Galena and
Keokuk. and is expected up to- morrow.
The Diamond Jo., down, yesterday
morning.
The Mountain Belle, down, yesterday
with raft
To-day's boats are the Belle Of La
Crosse and the Diamond Jo., up, and the
Alex. Mitchell, down.
Stage of water Ill. a rise Of four tenths
since Saturday morning.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
NERVOUS nERILsTx.

depressed, irritable state of mind
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling.
NO energy or animation; confused
mead, weak memory, often with de-
btlitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental oyerwork or
andiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
nnds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. az.
1t tones up the system, arrests dSscha -e dispels
the mental gloom and despondene. MI rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is per1ectly harm
less and always efficient. Price $5, for q package
OF five boxes and large q vial of powder, which
Is important In old, serious cases. or 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, sent by mail
on receipt OF price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MA~sQCINR Co,
no. S62 BaoADwAz, II. Y.
HSse large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

The election in Hampton on Saturday
for six village trustees resulted as follows
W. B. Webster, sc; Henry F. Thomas
10; Samuel Heagy, 81; Henry Clark, II;
Fred Garternecht, "a; r. w. Skies, S.
elected; Fl. Fullerton, s; P. Strachan, 8;
d. Gilman, s.
Village Clerk-Albert Wells, II; Fl. G.
Fullerton, IL.
An opposition printed ticket was gottcr
up containing the names OF Fullerton
Strachan, Gilman, Webster, Heagy and
Skies, but it developed no strength.
On Friday evening the newly elected
trustees will meet and organize for bust.
ness.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

FIREMEN's BALL.-Hope Hose Co. No
8, Neptune No. l, and Rescue No. 4, Of
this city, propose giving grand ball in
Darts Hall on the evening of the 25th-
the day of the annual parade of the fire.
men-and they have appointed Menas
Exner, Jerry Darrah and John Larkins,
one from each company, as committee
of arrangements, who have charge of the
affair, and intend making it success
Bleuer's band will furnish the music. anc
Leonard Drube will serve the supper.
Tickets 81; fremen in uniform so cents
and visiting fremen free. Good order viii
be preserved. l7deod3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
BEFORE Justice Fiukley,

Deputy Marshal Miller and Officers
Hull and Taylor made raid on house Of
ill-tame on Canal between Swan and
Ohio streets about O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, aud arrested Maria Gould alias Bird,
keeper, and VIM. Benson, of Moline, Mary
Simpson and her daughter, Adelia Simp-
son, as inmates. They were taken before
Justice Pinkley this morning and fined SIS
and costs each, excepting Maria Gould,
who was fined $40 and costs, in default of
which they went to Jail. Benson and
Mary Simpson expect to get the money
for their fines sometime to-day. City
Attorney Gest prosecuted the case.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
NOTES HERR AND THERE.

Chilly day-2O degrees colder than
Saturday.
The Union is out with a handsome
new dress.
The First National Bank statement
will be found in this paper.
Realtors mill did not start up this
morning, as the logway is not ready.
See our advertising columns for Off
clal statement of the Rock Island National
Bank
The Harper House had about so
gaests over Sunday-pretty good for these
times.
Eight cows were empounded last
evening. Seven were reclaimed. Fees 81
each.
Wide Awake ball at Killers Hall,
Thursday evening after the firemen' s
parade.
The Boston comic opera troupe is
billed for Darts Hall the evenings of Msy
20 and 80.
On Sunday 10 cars of stock passed
through this city over the 9. X. l. Il T. X.
f., going east
Nearly everybody is praising Street
Com'r Marker as a capable, thorough
and hard working man.
Col NJ NJ Bane, formerly collector
of revenue for this district. is now secre-
tary to the governor, in Utah.
| Everybody who dined at the Harper
House, Sunday, was furnished, with his
dinner, free champaig1-all he wanted.
Mr. E. w. Scheibner, florist, has
opened a market for flowers in front OF
Welchs store. He intends making it a
permanent business.
During the storm of Thursday after
noon CAST week. a whirlwind struck the
barn of Mr.. A. Weaver, of Pleasant Ridge,
taking off the roof and doing damage to
the amount of about $3.50.
j. E. Byrnes is erecting one story
frame building "a Sc on Madison street
between Rock River aad Orleans streets,
to be used by him as a grocery. 1t is tc
finished about the lst of June. Mr..
SHELL is doing the work.
The Grand Grove of the United
Ancient Order of Druids. OF the State Of
Illinois, will hold its annual session il
Druid's Hall, Star block. in this city, il
June, commencing Wednesday the 7th.-
hUUuI lOU representatives alC CApSCtSN'
The board of education held specia
t meeting Saturday evening. Mr.. Milo Lee
was admitted as member of the boarC
and after allowing few bills and ordering
that diplomas be granted to the graduating
class upon their passing the examination
the board adjourned to June 9th, pm
No books will be issued from the pub
E lie library for the coming two weeks, tn,
time of the librarian being required to TAX
an annual inventory, as required by law
Parties having books are requested to re
turn the same during the week withou
| fail The reading room will be open a
} usual.
City Surveyor Stoddard was engage,
Saturday surveying the lot for Darts Sons
new wholesale store, which they intend t
erect this summer on Washington street
} across the alley directly south of thei
present store 1t is to be of brick 80 b.
40 feet, 8 stories high, with a higl
basement. of Joliet stone. The buildin
is to b. feet above the sidewalk, witt
? plate glass front, fire proof shutters an
slate roof, aud will be fire proof on the out
side. Mr.. j. L. Taylor has the contrac
for the work. When completed tn
building will be occupied by Darts Son
= for their wholesale store, and the buildin
6 which they now use will be for rent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
The Ammunition.

"Col. D w. Flagler has consented to fire minute
guns during the exercises at the graves on decora
ton day, and half hour guns after that time until
O'Clock in the evening, provided those having
charge Of the affair will pay for the ammunition
We find the above in the Moline column
OF The ARGUS, which is correct except
the closing sentence. That is not only not
true, but does great injustice to Col.
Flagler, who, when member of the COM
mittee suggested that it was their inten-
ton to pay for the ammunition. rejoined
| that if that was the arrangement no guns
would be fired. He then very generously
told the committee that if they would in
form him how many guns they desired to
have ired-minute guns, or every ten
minutes, he would attend to it. and be
happy to make the detail and have it done,
but he could under no circumstances re-
ceiUe any pay for ammunition. THE AR
GUS reporter is misinformed.- Dauenport
Democrat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni'
Medicated Completion 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, StLouis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser Il Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 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, 1876-05-22

If all the refuse aud wasteage from city
and country houses, hotels, &C., could be-
utilized somehow for fertiizing purposes,
what a reservoir of wealth would be OBJ
tanned. The problem is likely to be solved
in practical way by what is called the
Dry Earth SYSTEM by which dry earth,
peat, or coal ashes is made to absorb and
neutralize everything offensive in the excre
ment aud refuse Of the household. Valua
BILE information about this system may BIZ
obtained from the circulars of the Wake
field Earth Closet Co., of So Dey Street
New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
THE GRAND UNIoN.-NEw YORK.

The GRAND UNIoN.-NEw York.
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 III 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, 1876-05-22

1t is a rare thing That medicines
answer to their 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 effectua than either
worm candies or vermifuges. Sold by all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

A FRAGRANT BREATH AND PEARLY
TEETH are easily attained, and those who
fail to avail themselves of the means,
should not complain when accused of gross
neglect The Sozodont will speedily Grad
lcate the cause of foul breath. beautlfy-
ing and preserving the teeth to the oldest
age. Spalding's Glue is useful in every
house.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

There cannot he any doubt that mar y
have found Freligh's Remedy for Rheuma-
tism OF great service, and the letters of
many eminent physicians seem ample COM
mendation of it. Neither can there be
much doubt that the man who fines a
remedy for Rheumatism is benefactor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
Real Estate Sales.

Elwell Assay to Lorenzo A. Stroper. part
of the ne of the NV of Sec 10, township
l6, range 3 w-Edgington-dated May II,
1876, for 5000.
Charlotte Bromley to Samuel Shank,
part of the ne / of the sw of sec 8. town
ship II, range 2 w-Rock Island-dated
May 20, 1876, for 1926.
Chas. Hansgen to Gottlieb Mueller, part
of lot 8, block 4S, in Chicago add to Rock
Island, dated May II. 1876, for $575.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
Personal.

Fred Wild, general freight agent for the
Western Union railroad, and G. A.
Lathrop, station agent for the same road
at Beloit, spent the Sunday at the Harper
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Warnock left thii
morning to visit the centennial show.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22
KIDDER'S ASTHAMA t'ASTII

kIDDER's AsTHAMA tASTILEs 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 eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de,
lighttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell 4 Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger's Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed MIILNER q PARKER.
do0dGu
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

| THE EVENING ARGUS, with afternoon
telegraphic news and markets, delivered
to subscribers in Rock Island and Moline.
Now is the time to subscriber. Leave
orders at the Phoenix Hotel in Moline, on
at the Office in this city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answeredin
DER. WIIITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
30 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
Sd cts. By mail. Address 017 St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Nc. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

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, aid
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-22

THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, ST. Louis,
having passed into the hands of Messrs.
Bresln, Darling & Co., of the Gilsey and
Metropolitan Hotels, of New York, will be
completely renovated, decorated and re.
furnished, and kept first class in every
respect. 20d7t