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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

n6s- The Riverside board met last even
ing and reelected j. NJ. Gould trustee.
and w. J. Entriker, Esq. secretary and
treasurer. Formal meeting OF the board
tonight.
s@The Rock River Association OF Con
gregational Churches is in session Id MO,
line. The session will continue until
Thursday evening-perhaps later-ano
the committee invite other churches 10
this city and the public generally, to attend
the meetings.
nag John A. Wells no longer travels
the rugged path of life alone, but in future
will be a member of the matrimonial
brigade Miss Sadie A. LOCKER, of
Rapids City, was the lady who brought
about this result, last Tuesday evening
the date. and Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Port
Byron, the divine who declared them
man and wife. -
@- The Gariga Harson- Waldron muss
resulted In grand fzzle. After inter-
viewing Justice Mapes. Magistrate Swand-
err, the police, and nearly all the lawyers,
lit was dropped The case was badly
mixed. The parties belong in the grave
yard" settlement, and when they get
started make things lively for while. A
couple of knock downs, some choice ad-
jectives, and considerable wind sums
up the affair as it occurred.
Moline Board of Education.
The board of education met on Monday
evening, May LIST, 1876. Present: Hun
toon, Edwards, Bennett, Smith, Ainsworth.
Absent, II. II. Grover.
The secretary being absent, W. Ii. Ed
wards was chosen secretary pro tenn.
| The following committees were appointed
for this year.:
| Finance-Huntoon, Grover, Edwards
Huntoon chairman.
Supplies Smith, Ainsworth
Edwards chairman.
Grounds and Buildings-Smitb, Hun
toon, Bennett, Smith chairman.
After some discussion as to the best
course in regard to appointment of teach
ers, salaries to be paid, etc., it was decided
to postpone action for the present, and the
committee on finance was instr acted t.
confer with the boards of education OF
Rock Island and Davenport, with authorit,
to report at any time.
A petition was presented, signed by d
I'D. Wheelock, ID. o. Reid, G. L. Grant,
and others, praying for the discontinuanc,
of instruction in the foreign languages il
the public schools.
After some discussion the consideration
of the petition was postponed until tn
next meeting of the board.
A petition was then presented prayin,
for the continuance Of German in tn
schools.
, The whole matter was finally laid owe
Cor further consideration.
The report OF Superintendent Gregor!
was read and approved.
, After some unimportant discussion, tn
board adjourned to meet Monday evenin
May Sth, unless called together sooner b.
the finance committee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
Our Public Schools.

Our public schools will close for the
summer vacation on Friday, June 9th, and
preparations are already making for the
graduating exercises on that day. The
graduating class this year numbers twenty
scholars-l7 girls and boys.
It's hoped that the superintendent can
procure one of our churches for the gradu-
ating exercises, as the High school build
ing does not afford sufficient accommoda-
tons for visitors.
All the schools are running unusually
full this spring.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

We should call this pretty poor show
ing for road from Sterling to ST. Louis
net earnings 81 00a month!
The reports for March and April we
dare say are still worse. Tie probable
fact is that the road under Osterberg,
Skinner & Co. has not paid running ex-
penses. Add to this the fact shown by
the Hooper and the Robinson bills that
Osterberg is shaping his plans to cheat the
bondholders out of their property, and it
is high time for the court to interfere and
protect the real owners of the property
from the rapacity of an unprincipled lot of
sharks, swindlers and dead-beats.
1t is barely possible the road may have
earned this paltry sum, which is not suffi-
Gent to pay the interest on their October
bonds for that month. A proper showing
to make would be to take the road from
the time it was turned over to Osterberg
up to and including February. This is as
follows:
Cost of operating the road $241 90S. IS
Earnings from all sources. 23S, S26 A
Excess of expenses over earnings. 8 aos2, u
sundry expenses =. ............. 5lO:24
From incidental account and cash on
hand Osterberg has taken and charged
to interest account. 1880 d
For young Trumbulrs board and pay,
St Louis excursion, and incidentals 49,. 9,767 SO
a3,67O5O
Deduct material used and charged TO
operating expenses. 1877
ings. ...........s p, 942 Is
To this add the taxes of 1875 .......S "a 600 90
Also the 10 per cent. premium paid on
the S260,00O raised to make the last
payment for the road. ....... ....... $4,000 90
be issued Oct. 1st at III per cent. to
March LIST, five months ..............s 21 s75 90
Amount Of debt March 1.............S ASST 10
This more properly shows the condition
Of the road under its present management
on the lst of March. Suppose the road
has made money since that time, (which is
not probable, owing to the heavy damages
by rains to all other roads in the.west,) it
could not have made more than enough to
pay the interest on the October bonds for
the two months since this statement,
| duOuhlLuS " SO' iOOI do wen dS dUOub So,
900 unpaid for stock killed. So that it is
probable the 4,8l7l3 debt is the pres
ent condition of the road. To this may
also be added an item of about 100000
needed TO put rolling stock in as good con-
dition as when turned over to the present
management.
Starting with a clean slate and 800.
560Sl, credit in stores, and inciden,
tails, and no pay roll, and running
the road in debt over $4,000 and decreas
ing the efficiency of the rolling stock 500.
900, doesn't make a very profitable show
ing in six months for the bondholders
} The Skinner organ claims about sec, 900 ex
) pended for renewals. Railroad men VIII
j have examined these so-called renewal
, would call them repairs. However, tina
amount is mostly counted in the statemen
> above.
When Osterberg, Skinner & Co., stel
2 into court and show up, the court may no
r be satisfied with only what was shown t
the Skinner organ.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

EARTH CLOSETS The Wakefield earth
closet is said to be the great blessing of
the 10Th century by those who are so for
tunate as to possess enc. They are not in
tended for invalids alone, many family
in robust health use them 10 preference to
a vile privy with obnoxious odors enough to
knock strong man down, much less a
weak woman. The secret of their emitting
no odor lies in the fact that the earth with
which the vessel is filled is a deodorizer
and destroys at once all offensive odors.
They are portable, and coming into general
use. In the sick room they are an indis
rensable article of furniture. -Dub,tqu.
Herald.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. Con
LIVER OL.-''The we'll known firm of
HEGMAN 81 CO., of New York City.
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
Liver On The established reputation
of Hegman & Co., as skillful and conscien-
tious pharm@ologists, is a sufficient guar
antee of itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them and in their prepare
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they today prepare
it in the same careful method as they have
done for the past twenty-five years. 1t is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver Oil
with Hegman & Co.'S trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudonyms of Cod Liver Oil.
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all tirst-class druggists throughout the
state.-Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

CRoUP-Almost daily we are called
upon to chronicle the death of some loved
one, by this dreadful disease, which often
takes its victim away from loving parents,
with Only very short notice Every moth
er should supply herself with Goes Cough
Balsam, Ger it is no exaggeration to say it
will cure Einety-nine cases in every one
hundred, if taken in season. There are
very many mothers who will tell you they
owe the life of some dear one to this won
derful medicine. One very desirable quail
y is, that it leaves no bad effect. it being
perfectly harmless In eases of cough,
hoarsehess, or tickling in the throat it has
q equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
Bell for Phoenix Hose House.

At the council meeting last evening
when the committee on fire and water re-
ported in favor of the city purchasing bell
for the Fifth ward hose house, the only
person who objected to it was Aid. Bill
Atkinson, and he was the only person who
voted against the motion that the petition
be granted. To use the expression of a
fireman made after the meeting: Bill
Atkinson acted very meanly. considering
that he advocated the purchase of fire
bel! for his ward last year and cut dowr
our allowances. $50 for the review thi:
wear"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

TEMPERANCE BALL-The members of
the Father Mathew Total Abstinence and
Benevolent Society propose to hold their
fourth semi-annual ball in Killers Hall,
on Friday evening the 18th inst. Several
members of the society are sick and needy.
and the public are never appealed to in
vain on such occasions. Everything will
be done to get up jolly party, and have
it conducted in the very best manner.
The tickets arc now printed and it is hoped
that all will purchase.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-Re if
you prize your health, and use, or con
template using any articles for restoring
or dressing the hair, avoid the numerous
hair preparations made fiom lead, sulphur
and other metallic poisons, and send for a
pamphlet giving directions how to detect
them. and which accompanies the Egyptian
Hair Coloring, which is the only safe and
effectual article used, as shown by the
report of the Metropolitan Board of
Health. No poisons; no stains Is not
a dye. Address Geo. Wm. Southwick,
proprietor, New York, P. O. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
OUR COUNTY JAIL.
What the Prisoners Think of Sheriff
Huesing and Deputy Sheriff
Herkert.

For the past week Sheriff Huesing and
Deputy Sheriff Herkert have had the pris-
oners at the Jail hard at work whitewash
ing, painting and scrubbing the inside of
the building and Saturday evening the job
was finished. All of the prisoners worked
faithfully and well, and after everything
was in order again, Sheriff Huesing and
Deputy Sheriff Herkert presented each
prisoner with package Of smoking tobac-
co, pipe, and piece of chewing tobacco.
Nothing could have pleased them better,
except, perhaps, their liberty, and last
night when Mr. Herkert went in to lock
them up for the night he was handed the
following:
Rock ISLAND, April 80. 1876.
To Sheriff HaeSing and Deputy Sheriff HerkeFt.
GENTLEMEN: We, the undersigned, prisoners, at
present confined in Rock Island jail return you our
sincere thanks, and vrry highly appreciate your
kindness to US. And the only way we see, at pres
ent, TO the compliment is by clean ness and
good der. Please accept orr thanks token
of respect, ami we main, yours respectfully,
j. c. Barrow, Edward WEIGH,
A Morris. William Qulnlivcn.
Thomas Parker, Henry Butler
Henry Stempel, y. p. Palmgren,
his
Dock, Rodgers. Charles Wintcrfelt,
mark
John Leahy, Frank Gardner.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

KIDDER'S ASTIAMA PAsTILES have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick et-
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lishttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell L Co. Charleston. Mass 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

MERCHANTS GARGLING IL.-This
very useful article is now receiving the
very highest commentators from the
pless, and multitudes of witnesses who
have tested its efficacy 1t is considered
as one Of the very best remedies, and in its
refined, purified state it is regarded as one
of the most powerful liniments for the re-
moval Of rheumatism, neuralgia. and the
sufferings arising from sprained joints,
bruises, etc.-Aylmer &C. W) Times, Eeb.
O5 1887
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
NERVOUS DEBTLITr.

A Depressed, irritable state of mind |,
= weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
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 sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS'
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. rs.
1t tones up the system, arrests dSscha eS dispels
the mental gloom and despondens. na rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t Ia perfectly harm.
iess and always Efficient. Price $5, for package
OF five boxes and a large q 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 MSNCINK co.
No. sea BROADWAY, n. Y.
USee large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Water FnTERs,-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Dou's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
cleanse it of all impurities. Also just
received large lot of Refrigerators and
Ice Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

LADIES Throughout, the American and
European Continents haye testified TO the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzonis
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skiG a beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes lreckles, tau, aud allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale aud retail by
J. A Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo, and by f.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas. Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Neuralgia. or pain Of the nerves, tic
doleroux, face ache-these are diseases of
the nervous ssues, the symptom of which
is PAIN, and the only remedy which will
effectually cure it is Rennes Pain Killing
Magic Oil. A. clergyman, while using it
for neuralgia, discovered that it would
cure catarrh. 1t works like charm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

who may Marry, who not; why?
.lcse important questions answeredin
DR. NuITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
go pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
so cts. by mail. Address ST. st. Charles
street, St. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

The GRAND UNION" This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
of its 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-
prcssage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge 1t is first
class in every respect, and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

REMovED.-M. COIN, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krel's confectionery. He
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises,
etc. 3-9-d6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
e. Democratic Mayor and Democratic
Council

1t will be seen by the proceedings of the
council last evening that Mayor Butler is
to be absent awhile, and that Alder
man Lundy was chosen Acting Mayor
This is deserved compliment to one Of
the most intelligent and Industrious mem
bers of the board, and the trust reposed
in him will not be misplaced The in
terests of the people will be carefully
watched by him during the absence Of
Mayor Butler.
Some people seem to think, now that We
are to have Democratic mayor and couu
Gil, that there will be several removals and
appointments-but their fears are ground.
less; Acting Mayor Lundy will make nc
changes not demanded by some pressing
public exigency.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

New TRUNKs.-We are selling the eel
ebrated Racine, Wis, trunks, the best in
the market. at wholesale prices Call and
see them at the Rock Island House Cloth
ing store. edit
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden changes of
climate are sources of Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches," let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat
be ever so slight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., st. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair: prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

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, 1876-05-02

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckies, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
Shocking ARRAY Between two Brothers
in Stark County.

IN StarK CounJy.
From Conductor Sutliff, of the Peoria
road, we learn that, on Monday evening a
dispute occurred between two brothers,
named James and Randolph Shivers,
living about miles south of Toulon, in
Stark county, in which James seized a
Ratchet and cut Randolph's skull open in
two places, and also cat four gashes in his
arms with a knife. The wounded man
was alive when Sutliff passed there this
forenoon. No arrests had been made.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Special May Term,---omcial Report

FIRST DAY.
Monday, May Pursuant to call of
third of the members, the board of
supervisors in and for the county OF Rock
Island and state of Illinois, met in the
supervisor room in the city and county of
Rock Island and state aforesaid, on Mon
day, the FIRST day of May, A. D. 1876, for
organization aud the transaction of county
business.
On motion of Supervisor Reid, Super
visor Chamberlin was chosen chairman
pro tenn.
The chairman appointed Supervisors
Trent, Miller and Buffutn committee on
credentials, who made the following re-
port:
Your committee on credentials report they have
examined the credentials Of the following named
supervisors and fnd them correct: ii. G. Trent,
Port Byron; Henry Case, John Aster, W .L.Sweeney
Rock Island; William Miller, Bowling; George W
MeMurphy, Canoe Greek; Jesse s; DALEY, Coe
d. O. Reid, Moline; jeremiah Chamberlin, Hamp,
ton; Thomas Phillips, Coal Valley; John Bufum
Andulusia: Thomas Kerr, Black Hawk; +. j
Whitney, Buffalo Prairie; August Timm- Moline
John G. Parmenter, Edgington, and n. B. Wright
'""'' IoHS BHFFux, Com
WILLIAM MILLER.
On motion OF Supervisor Grenell the
report of the committee was received
and adopted and the committee discharg
ed.
On motion of Supervisor Sweeney
Supervisor Bufum was nominated fol-
chairman for the ensuing year.
On motion of Supervisor Kerr. Super
visor Grenell was nominated for chairman
| for the ensuing year.
The chairman appointed Supervisor.
| Kerr and Reid telers.
AS the result of the ballot Supervisor
Buffum received votes and Suparvisol
Grenell received votes for chairman,
Supervisor Buffum having received The
highest number of votes cast, was declared
elected chairman of the board for the en-
suing year.
Supervisor Sweeney moved that thu
rules governing the board during thu
years 1874 and 1875 be adopted by tn,
board tor its government during the yea
1876. Carried.
On motion of Supervisor Trent tn
board adjourned until tomorrow morning
| at o'clock,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

BATCIIELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best IN the world. The inventor has used thi.
spiehoed Halr DYe for 81 years with benefit to the
hair and no injury to his health; proof hat il il
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints: remedies the i'll ELECTS of bad dives leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists Sc
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
lish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Nervous headache of the severest char
acter is cured by a single dose of Freligh's
Remedy. To be found at all druggists,
and at 81 Barclay st., n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

WANTED.-Men--$3O per week and ex-
penses. Call tomorrow morning for G..
Fl. Murphy, general agent, Harper House.
d1t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
CITY.

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by E. G.. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
| for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

True happiness can be obtained only by
having good health. All persons troubled
with Coughs and Colds should use DIR.
Kings New Discovery.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
The Weather--T- Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
A. N. ii . above zero 10 $40 above zero
"a. NJ. 5lo SP N. $50
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
The Neat Housekeepers'

CIoEE DSESSING. NO DUST NO SMELL!
- Always soft md ready for use without dish
IL VIII 90 more work with less labor and expense,
and give more elegant and lasting lustre. than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. Astove can he dress
ed on delicate carpet without soling it. Manu-
Mass. ~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Grams Fluid Lightning acts like Magic
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02

Police Magistrate SHander's report for
April was read and approved
City Treasures annual report referred
to finance committee was approved by the
committee and on motion was ordered
fled
The municipal election held April 18TH
1876 was canvassed and the following
persons declared elected:
City Attorney VIM. r. Moore.
City Clerks. T. Walker.
CITY Treasurer-C. 7. HemenYay.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
MOLINE COUNCIL MEETING.
The City Buys the Rock River Bridge.

Regular monthly meeting of the city
council held Monday evening, May LIST,
1876. Present: The Mayor and all the
Aldermen
Minutes of the last regular and su bse-
quent special meeting read and approved.
Monthly bills allowed as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-02
A POOR SHOWING FOR THE
ROCKFORD /!
The Road Running Behind
Hand
IT DON'T PAY RUNNING Elk
PENSES!
osrERBERG % CO.. RUN IT
IN DEBT OVER A HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
The Property Being Squan Tered.

From the Inter ocean, May I.
John p. Whitehead, auditor, appointed
by Heyman Osterberg for the above rail-
road, filed on Friday last report Of the
receipts and disbursements of the road for
the month of February last, which is
ahsfractsd as follows