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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

A FINE THING For TEETH - The
fragrant sozodont has taken a very promi-
nent place among the most approved den
tifrices of the day. 1t is very popular
article for the toilet, highly recommended
by all who have used it. as a beauti6er
and preserver of the teeth, refreshing the
mouth, sweetening the breath, and arrest
ing the progress of decay.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Jack Speed, we'll known in this vicinity
as one of the best horscshoers and black
smiths ever 10 the business, has moved to
this city from Davenport, AID has formed
partnership with Michael Corcoran, and
their shop is on 18th street between First
and Second avenues. The reputation of
both of these men, as experienced black
smiths, is enough to secure them plenty!of
work. Horsemen should give them a call
if they want first class work done. lS-d2w.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
From the GeneseO Republic.
z eligious Notices.

Services tomorrow morning and even
ing at the Baptist church Evening sub.
ject specially for the young: Habits"
Elder Encll will preach in Christian
chapel tomorrow evening at o'clock. A
cordial invitation is extended to all,
ReY j. r. Findley, pastor of the Central
Presbyterian church, being confined t. his
bed by illness. there will be no services 10
that church tomorrow,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il McKINsTRY, Hudson, MY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Gold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
tectiOns Of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years by J. J.
Davis(now deceased) and you NiJ be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
MCklNSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by al
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
asals Agents. College Place N. Y,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

SCRIPTURAL AUTHoRITY.-"In the early
ages of the world perfumes were con-
stantly used. andithey have the high sane
ton of iScTfptaral authority" The pa
irons of perfumes at all times have been
considered the most polished people in the
world, and in this age no refined lady or
gentleman considers their toilet complete
without the use of some delightful scent
like DR.. Prices American Perfumes, which
are really the gems of odors.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

DR., KINGS New DISCOVERY for
consumption, coughs. colds, etc. Invar-
iably cures the most severe and stubborn
cases in the shortest time possible, as
hundreds of its wonderful cures already
prove. Every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money cheerfully re-
funded, For sale by all first-class drug
gists. Trial bottle free.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

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 Liniment
is for spawned, lame and strained horses
and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

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
and overcome lrritabihty caused
by rash or cutting teeth. 1t is a perfect
substitute for Castor Oil, and for costive-
ness in young or old there is nothing in ex.
stence so effective and reliable.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss 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, 1876-11-18
Peoria and Rock Island Railway.

The centennial tickets are this day with
drawn.
Until further notice time tickets will be
sold to Philadelphia for $17.25, to New
York $lS.S5.
These tickets are good for five (5) days
from date of issue.
j. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l. T'k't. A'g't,
j. r. billiard, Receiver. 3Itf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Popular illustrated book (z6o pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid, for 50
cents, by DR.. C. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo. :. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

BoERHAvE. the great Dutch physician,
summed up his whole experience in one
line: Keep the head cool, the feet warm,
and throw physic to the dogs" Had the
great soap manufacturer lived then, the
great doctor would have added, And be
sure to use plenty of B. I. Rabbits Best
Soap"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
NERYous DERILrrr.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
mo energy or animationk confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
btlitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. rs.
It tones up the system, arrests dSschA es dispels
the mental gloom and despondene. sna rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is per1ectiy harm,
less and always Efficient = Price $5, for package
OF i've boxes and large % vial Of powder, which
Is important IN old, serious cases. 81 per single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists. or sent by mail
ON receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSNCINE CO.
no. 6e2 BEoADwAx, N. z.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

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
AIlarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
6-l7mwf&w1v
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

"a SLIGHT Cold" COUGHS. Few are
aware of the Importance of checking a
cough or slight cold which would yield
to a mild remedy, and if neglected often
attacks the lungs, "Broaon's Bronchial
TrOches' give sure and almost immediate
rnlief
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
POLICE CASES.
Before Police Magistrate Cropper.

Alice Wright made complaint against
her stepson, VIM. Wright, yesterday
afternoon, charging him with assaulting
her. The triakwas set for this morning,
but at that time Alice failed to appear and
the young man was discharged. He is
said to be hardworking young man, and
appears to be heartily ashamed of the con-
duct of his stepmother, who has become
an habitual drunkard.
David Campbell was arrested and jailed
last evening by Policeman Metsch for be-
ing disorderly and immoral in his conduct
at the Roadhouse mansion. in the upper
part of the city. Fined SIS and costs.
No money. Sent back to jail
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

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, 1876-11-18

The train from California going East, via
Chicago, leaves this city, tomorrow morn
ing at $40.
Also, the train from the East for Omaha,
San Francisco and all intermediate points,
leaves this city tomorrow evening at 900.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

The Chicago Tribune, (Republican) con-
cludes an article on the dispute 10 Louisi-
ana in these fair and just words:
Let the peace be preserved and all the
legal votes cast be counted, and the re-
suit announced The people will aqueiesce
in and abide by it."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a. M. $50 above zero IL n. zee above zero
GA. N, 33o " 8P. NJ. 29o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
What Have the Cabinet to dowirh it 2
The Grant ring at Washington caused
telegram to be sent to the newspapers


last night saying
The regular cabinet session to-day was attended
by all the members, and lasted about two hours
There was genera interchange of views as to the
present political situation. Various questions that
have been raised throughout the country concern
ing li.ibity of certain presidential electors and
any possible vacancies in the electoral college, or
in connection with the return Of electoral votes,
were formally discussed with view to a full under
standing OF the federal and state laws bearing upon
those subjects. Subsequently members of the cabi-
net visited the law library of the department of
justice, tosconsult statutes and decisions aording
the desired information, No action. however, was
taken on any OF the points, as no question calling
for executive determination or immediate consid-
Grafton, has thus far been presented.
We reckon not. And DO action of the
cabinet can have anything to do with the
matter. The members of the cabinet had
best attend strictly to their executive du-
ties. They are only clerks, anyway, and
their duties do not call them to consider
the political situation" Nor have they
anything at all do with the eligibility or
the inellgibilty of electors. Congress will
attend to that matter in due time, and
will not ask or need or accept any assist
ance from any of Mr. Grants clerks
They have no duties to perform in that
matter.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Howes 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, 1876-11-18

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 & PARKER.
4-00d&
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
Complimentary?

The following, from three Republican
newspapers. are published for the benefit
of whom it may concern"
From the Moline Re0seeO.
L. NJ. Hayerstick has again left the
Union for the Unions good.
From the KeaOdnee Courier.
The people of Rock Island are to be
congratulated on the lii is to be hoped
final withdrawal of Mr.. Haverstick from
the Union:
From the Geneseo Republic.
L. NJ Haverstick has again sold out his
interest in the Rock Island Union and left
the paper. He had been back in the edi-
torial chair about three months, which was
long enough, the Lore knows Hayerstick
is no credit to any paper or party, and the
Republicans of Rock Island will hail his
exit with feelings of thankfulness.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

The Victoria is the handsomest self
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as hard
coal. Parties in want of the best stove call
and see it at Dayid Don's. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

The Grand Central Hotel New York,
leads in the popular demand for low
prices. 1t has reduced its rates from
$4,O to $3.50 and SO, per day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Another new supply of those perfect
fitting ladies' cloaks at Mitchell & Parsons
Just received. l7d6wlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Free of charge. Your druggist will re-
fund your money if DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup does not give you satisfaction and
cure your cough.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Old sewing machines made new by Haz-
zard x Bro, in Wilson sewing machine
Office, No. 209 Main street, Davenport,
Iowa. 13d&wtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
CanphOrinei

IL the most efectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use, gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief,
viii not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Sweled Face Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
BuDons 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, 1876-11-18

Spare rib, tenderloin, sausage meat, leaf
lard, &C., at Gilmore's pork house. 16dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

DR.. Grams Fluid Lightning cures
neuralgia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

New stock of novelties in ties, linen sets,
hosiery, handkerchiefs, &C., at Mitchell
4 Parsons. 17d6wlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
er, acknowledged by all to be the best, at
David Don's, No 1,6I7 Ills. st. l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

BLossBURG Coal at E. G. Frazer's
warehouse.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
Before Justice HAYDEN,

James Collins; drunk and very disord-
eriy; arrested by Deputy Marshal Miller
and Policeman Rogers; fined SIS and costs;
paid and discharged.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

There is a general rush at the drug
stores for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Coughs and Colds, it is the great remedy
of the day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Blankets at Mitchell & Parsons cheaper
than any other place in the three cities.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
the leyee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

We will give $500 to any one that will
produce handsomers set of stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Don's ll-l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

The city has offered $1,000 reward for
the perpetrator, and Harvey Leonard, the
Democratic sheriff, has offered 5000 addi-
tional from his own pocket. We earnestly
hope the perpetrator will be found and
punished to the extreme limit of the law.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-11-18

q. PERRY. $40 Bond stree NEW York.
Address, Lock Box 5246.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

SWEARING OFF.-Our Office, or
rather the inmates thereof, were a
short time ago making frantic efforts
to follow the doctrine OF Jno. b.
Cough and live upon temperance
platform, that they might enjoy
peace, happiness and prosperity.
They made compact to the effect
that the first man who drank any
intoxicating liquors should forfeit to
the others IS. We were rather
grieved to see that our heavy articles
had produced no effect upon these
men, and that a mercenary, rather
than a metaphysical view should be
employed to restrain them from
such a vice. still, we have a conso-
lation which we draw from a con-
versation overheard this morning
in the composing room. Comp. No.
l said to No. 2, "You have been
drinking brandy-you smell like a
stile-forieit the So NO." replied
No. 2, ~ have not, I had bad
toothache and merely held drop, a
mere drop in the cavity of this
TOOTH" and he opened his mouth
like an alligator aud showed a tooth
like an extinct orator. This settled
the question for a time. Soon No. 3
imagined he discovered alcoholic
groupings in No. As breath, "Look
here" he said, "You have been
neutrality-suspicious. regular illicit
distillery-dealers in the crooked
beverage are apt to be fined, so pay
that S." No. As excuse was that he
"had sore throat and the Doctor
told him to gargle it with pure
whisky-he hadn't drank any, but
some slipped down." At this point
a general uproar existed-peace had
flown-the compact was broken and
we joined in the general invitation
to take q drink.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13
IMPROVEMENTS Mr. G. F. STAINS

IMPRovEMENTs.-M G. F. STAINS
bury, agent for the United States
and Foreign Salamander Felting
Company, called at our sanctum
Friday. He informs us that his crew
of men were at present working in
the Trench mill, at the lower part of
town, covering the steam drums and
pipes, in all, about 400 feet with this
indestructible non-conductor of heat.
1t saved the boilers OF the Ophir Co.,
at the great October fire. and has
since been adopted by the Con. Vir-
ginia, Opbir, Chollar, Julia, Over
man, Crown Point and other mines
and mills. In some cases it has been
used for roofing instead OF slate,
proving more durable and effective.
We understand the Dayton mine
machinery will also be covered. The
value of this telling can be more fully
appreciated when 1t Is known that 1t
saves from Is to 80 per cent. in fuel,
which is quite an item in this forest
denuded country. For further par
ticulars call or address O. F. STAINS
bury, SO North G street, or r. Q.
Box GOT, Virginia City.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

Snow BLocKADE.-The V. T. r. r.
is not quite as extensive as the c. +.
or the U. p, but it is not to be out
done by these in the way of snow
blockades, as the great trouble they
have experienced with "the beauti-
full" demonstrates. On Thursday
night the passenger train bound for
Reno stuck in snow bank or drift
near Mill Station, in Washoe Valley,
and although they used five locomo-
tives, two behind and three ahead,
no material progress could be made.
A large number of men were en-
ployed in shoveling, but their labor
was useless, as it Immediately filled
up again. The engines would buck
against the drift and several times
were thrown partially off the track.
The wind was blowing gale, some
gusts coming with such force that
but for the surrounding snow the
cars would have been blown over.
Finally human efforts had to sue
cumb to nature and the train re-.
turned to Carson. On Friday they
raised the siege and got to Reno, but
the evening train found sticking
point just below the American Flat
Tunnel. In their attempt to get
through the bank the baggage and
express cars were thrown from the
track, and further efforts for the time
abandoned. Some of the passengers
remained in the cars during the night,
while few managed to reach Vir-
ginia after much hardship. 1t is to
be hoped this will be the last of our
blockade.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

ACCIDENT. - On Friday night
about 10 p. M, miner by the name
OF John Peters, met with quite a
severe accident in the Webber mine
Just below town. The bucket be-
came in some manner detached and
falling a distance of about 80 feet,
hit the unfortunate man between
the shoulders, injuring the spine
and the right lung. The iull extent
OF the injuries are not known, but
they are not thought to be of fatal
character.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13
OBITUARY.

DIED.-In Silver City, on Friday,
February IL, 1875, Laurence Cronin,
a native of Churchtown, Parish of
Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland, age
% years.
Deceased met with an untimeIy
death, owing to an accident received
by him in the shaft of the Dayton
mine, on the morning of the End
inst, when he was employed and
working at the time in sinking the
shaft. Such accident was caused by
the cage being let down to the bot
tom of the shaft and whilst being so
lowered it was unnoticed by de-
ceased, when he was STRUCK some
where in the lower region of the
apine, causing fatal internal injuries.
Death so far as could be ascertained,
was caused by Inflammation of the
kidneys, superinduced by such in
ternal injuries. Deceased was
most exemplary young man, having
for the last seven or eight years,
whilst residing here, borne an I'M
disputable reputation, and was well
liked by all who knew him. His
many and entimate friends will be
sorry to learn of his untimely de-
mise, but will be glad to learn that
he died fortified by the rites of the
Roman Catholic Church, of which
he was a Jealous and ardent men,
Der.
n. B.-Funeral will take place to-
day, at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Wheeler. Friends
and acquaintance are invited to
be present. ~
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

THE WkATAER.-We have always
had a poor opinion of that cratic
individual called the clerk of the
weather. He is too much of an aris-
tocrat; he has no feelings of SYM
patty for the poor, who often depend
upon his moods for their bread. We
in this section are more Independent
of his caprices than those in the
valleys and river bottoms of Califor-
mia. OF course, we suffer the incon-
venience of mud, slush and little
cold. We think that during the last
few days he has treated us to every
kind of weather he had in his store
house--rain, sleet, snow, hail, all
sandwiched with strong, cold winds.
And the manner in which he has
treated our Granger neighbors across
the mountains is cruel and heartless.
They had their crops under good
Roadway; the grain was above the
ground and promised such bounti-
full harvest that good times seemed
almost a realized fact, when he
sends cold, freezing winds from the
Northwest, out of the arms of the
icebergs, to chill and blast its bud
ding life, and opened the foodgates
from above, rent the clouds apart and
poured deluge of water down, COW
ering the country adjoining the
Yuba, Feather and Sacramento rivers
as it has never been flooded before.
The loss in stock must necessarily be
very great. Many fine orchards and
vineyards are ruined and thousands
of acres of grain have been swept
from the ground. We feel confident
many worthy industrious families
have lost all their possessions and
will need assistance from some
source. The stockmen of this State
will also be heavy losers, the snow
covering what feed their cattle might
subsist upon, and no shelter to shield
them from the angry elements moth
ing but suffering, starvation and
death. So we say this clerk of the
weather is an arrant humbug, unre-
liable, unprincipled, and should as a
fit punishment be for ever and eter-
naly attached to--sUtro's watch
guard.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs.-The
following officers of Grand Valley
Encampment, No. 6, 1. o. o. f., OF
Dayton, were installed on Tuesday
evening, for the ensuing term, by G.
P. Joseph Smith, of Virginia, as
sisted by G.. Ii. p. w. Ii. Hill:
James Donovan, G. p; u. L. Gilpin,
II. p; John Lothrop, s. w, Parke
Barnes, J. W.; j. ID. Sims, S.; J. A.
Bonham, T.; w. II. Hill, G. T.; j..
s. Dallas, LIST w; l.. Lamb, I'd w.;
Z. BeInapp, Sd W.; +. Winzell, 4th
W.; X. Midgely, o. s.; and II. Ken
needy, l. s.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-13

ooRoNER's INQUEST. - The Cor
"ner's inquest into the circumstances
amending the death of the Chinese
patriot Gu Wy Fung, who was
uSnered into the Flowery Kingdom
through the agency of pillet of
'eau, has so far resulted in nothing
particularly startling. Next Mon
uay inc examination will continue
az National Guard Hall.