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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

The Peoria De,,ocrot saws.


Rock Island boasts of new railroad. 1t is not
very long road, but promises to do good bust
ness 1t was opened to business last Friday. 1t runs
IRON ROCK Island to point In Mercer county called
Taylors Ridge, IL miles, and 1t is called the Rock
Island and Mercer Co., railroad. z. L Cable is
the owner OF the road. 1t will doubtless in time be
extended to Aledo.
If the editor of the Democrat had read
The ARGUS little more carefully he
would have learned that the road was
opened to business only to Taylor Ridge
IL miles, last week Wednesday; that it
will be about 81 miles in length from
Rock Island. and % all new from Milan;
that it will have six stations on it; that it
will do the business Of s or>l0 of the best
farming towns in Illinois; that it opens to
Rock Island immense beds of as fine
coal as can be found anywhere in Illinois;
that it is the first all steel rail road ever
built in Illinois and the largest and best
railroad ever built by one man in Hi
nois; and that no better or more thor
oughly and carefully built railroad was
ever built anywhere than the % miles
of new road. 1t is believed that it will
be of greater benefit to Rock Island and
vicinity than any enterprise ever begun
and carried out by any one individual
here.
We have now corporations owning and
running railroads to and from Rock Is
land, as follows, viz:
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pa
cifc.
The Western Union.
The Rockford, Rock Island and st,
Louis.
The Coal Valley and Mining Com
pany.
The Peoria and Rock Island Railway
Company.
The Rock Island and Mercer county
Railroad Company.
These are our eastern, northern anc
southern railroads. Running west anc
northwest we have the G. r. l. & P. anC
the D. 4 N. W.-making eight railroad.
centering here. These, with our steamboat
facilities, make Rock Island one of thu
best places in the west to do business in.
Let the ball roll on.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

THE GRAND Union. OF New YoRK-
Attention is directed 70 rhe card Of Grand
Union Hotel; opposite Grand Contra
Depot. New York. This hotel is one ol
the largest and most popular of tie New
York city FIRST class hotels Il is 50 cto-
venieDIy located II the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense Of carriage au,ll
baggage expressace is saved its guests.
An indlsputable Recommendation of this
house is the fact that guests who stop
there once become regular patrons there
after. Persons concentrating visiting or
passing through New York. or to attend
the centennial, will do well to give the
Grand Union trial The Grand Union
supplies every advantage afforded by a
first class hotel, lille the rates Of charges
are moderate, being suited to the strin-
gency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
Sham Examinations.

The supervisors who visited the poor
farm passed the usual whitewashing reso-
lutions. Why shouldn't they? Bailey went
home the day previous and said, Come,
now, hurrah boys,-we must kill fat
steer and get ready for the supervisors;
they are coming out tomorrow, and we
must have things scrubbed up neat, and
get EN- good dinner" When there is to
be an examination the steward is notified
and if there have been abuses the sufferers
are coaxed or bribed into silence; the
floors are scrubbed up, the cobwebs brush
ed down, things put in order and a good
dinner prepared. That makes it ali right
aud the farce ends with a resolution of
whitewash.
1t is not long since one Of the poor, call
ing his name Thomas Riley, came to this
Office and made long complaint, declaring
all that Nessler said was true, and adding
many more and worse complaints. We
told him that we had no time to write out
his story, but if he would get some compe-
tent man to prepare it and sigl it, and get
some of the other inmates to corroborate it
we would publish it. He went away and
never returned-pIobably because be
had rather suffer than try to
hunt up any person who would
befriend him enough to prepare his story.
1t may be that good deal of what is said
IS exaggeration. and that Mr. Bailey does
the best he can. But it is not a question Of
whether Mr.. Bailey shall be whitewashed
or MOTT is a question of humanity, and
the fact that no board of supervisors, after
free railroad ride ard a good dinner at
the expense of the county, has ever found
anything to censure or criticise shows that
we have an exceptionally well regulated
aims house or else the good dinner and
free ride have their influence.
Official visits should be made by the
proper committee, and at times when
least expected. Aud the full board should
take very good care to drop in when not
expected, and hear and investigate all
the complaints the poor unfortunates have
to make IF there is no room for improve
mont at our county house and every
complaint is false, the steward ought tC
issue book for the benefit of other coun-
| tIaq
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
''SWEENEY'S COURT"
Ry E. c. Chopper.

The docket of this court is kept under lock and
key, and reporters not permitted to see it. for
fear the of friends of the owner of the court
will be made pnblic)
They told Policeman Hull, last night
that their 1ames were Nathaniel and
Sarah Ann Crane; that they walked from
Wisconsin here; that they met woman
in the upper part of town who had jug
Of red eye" which, she said, she was
taking to Happy Hollow to sell to the mi
ners; that they took two ''swigs" and then
carried the jug to the depot for her, and
the woman gave them another nip, and.
said Sarah Ann. 1T was that nip Fhiuh
fixed us not those we had taken before,
but that pip, do you understand?" Po-
liceman Hull told that story this morning,
and they didn't deny it. and were fined IS
each and costs They had no money and
the kind hearted magistrate allowed them
to continue their tramp southward-and
told them not to take ''nips' anymore.
They promised and left.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

The LIvER's SECRETION OF SUGAR.
Thousands are unaware Of the fact that
the liver is producer of sugar. 1t is first
formed in the hepatic tissue, and is known
by psychologists as glycogenic matter, and
then by process of transformation ere it
leaves the liver becomes sugar. Irrespec-
tive Of the food on which mum anity lives is
sugar always to be found in the liver. Now
as the manufacture of sugar is necessary 10
perfect the blood, it follows that unless
food be taken in proper quantities, the re.
quired quantity of sugar cannot be produc-
ed hence those who have poor appetites,
require their digestive organs improved by
a tonic 80 as to eat and digest that amount
of food so necessary to the production of
sugar in the liver in its required natural
quantity; we have great pleasure there
fore in calling attention to that splendid
elixir tonic known as the HOME STOMACH
BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

ABOUT ABSORPTION. Natures nausea
at the enforced admission of drastic drugs
to the digestive organs should point out
the absorbents as the natural conduits for
the reception of remedies, and it is by the
minute pores permeating the skin that
Camphorine is absorbed and at once
reaching the location of the disease at first
assuages pain, and ultimately cures the
complaint This delightful ointment so
carefully compounded that it will not stain
the most delicate fabric, is of SO occult and
searching a nature that it cures without
fail all diseases of a rheumatic nature,
skin diseases. catarrhal affections, ac-
cidental injuries, chronic pains, acute
attacks, and every disease which can be
actually reached 10y the absorbing vessels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
UPPER MISSISSIPPI LOGGING
COMPANY.
It's Annual Nee ting Reports
Election of Officers Committee
on Bridge DISTINCTIONS
Other Business.

--Other Business.
The annual meeting of that important
lumbermen's organization, the Upper Mis-
sissippi Logging Company, was. held on
Wednesday, in the Burtis House, Daven-
port, President Fred Weyerhauser, Of
Rock Island, in the chair, and Thos. Irvine
of Muscatine, secretary. The following
members were present:
Winona-W Fl. Laird, Z. s. Youmans.
Clinton-W, j. Young, Atemus Lamb, A. p Hos
ford
Lyons David Joyce.
Moline-C. II. Ainsworth,
Rock 1sland-F. Weyerhauser. ]. S. Keator.
Davenport-S. L. Davies l.. S Kicker.
Muscatlne- b. Herhey, p. Musser, Thos. Irvine,
$. G. Stein.
ST. Louis-Robert B. Clark, Jas. B. Hill, F. A..
Schulenberg.
The forenoon was occupied in receiving
reports from the officers, of the company S
operations. The company owns the Beef
Slough boom, and it was shown that the
amount of logs handled there thus far this
year was l65, 00O,0 900 feet, and that 60, 00O,-
900 feet are still in the boom.
Col. Durant, of Saltwater, was present
on invitation, and he addressed the COM
pany on the subject of bridge obstructions
of the navigation Of the Mississippi. He
said that something must be done TO rene
dy the evils complained of, or extensive
transportation on the upper Mississippi will
close, He referred particularly to the La
Crosse bridge, in the building Of which a
channel that was always navigable was
spoiled, and the bridge rendered the most
dangerous on the river fer passage of RATS.
He exhibited charts of the former and the
present channels at that bridge to illustrate
his meaning. He was listened to with
great interest
At the conclusion Of his remarks, res
olution for the appointment of a committee
to act with Col Durant to confer with Col.
Macomb in reference to necessary meas
ures to insure the safe running Of RATS at
he La Crosse bridge was carried uaani-
mously, and Fred Weyerhauser, j, NJ.
Gould and S. S. Keator were appointed as
such committee.
In the afternoon officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows:
Pres!dent-Fred Weyerhauser
Vice Presldent-Artemus Lamb.
Secretary-Thos, Irvine.
Executive Committee-F Weyerhauser Thos.
Irvine, Artemus Lamb and David joyce
The other proceedings were of private
nature.
1t is a compliment to the rare business
capacity and energy of Mr.. Weyerhauser
that ne continues for so many years to be
the unanimous choice of this great interest
for chief executive officer. He is worthy OF
it and long may he continue to be.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

We find the above in last evenings Chi
cage Journal. 1t is certainly valuable
special with one or two exceptions:
The fire was not in Rock Island; no child
by the name of Perkins was burned; Mr.
Perkins's little Boy is not she" no
child of Mr.. Perkins was at the fire at all:
and he has no little boy named 'Bertie. =
With these exceptions the Journals spe-
cial is correct.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

a depressed, irritable state Of mind;
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds @ sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests diseha e, dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. M reiuye-
mates the entire system. It is penectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
of Ave boxes and large 81 vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases; or 81 per single
box. .Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSNCINE Co
No. 66S BRoApwAy, II. Y. -
ESee large adyertisamentfsy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

HARPER HOUSE BARBER AND BATH
Rooms now open. Everything neat, clean
and first class. Best attention given.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Hot and cold
Baths. Keen razors and a clean shave.
Hair cutting, shampooning, etc. Patron
age respectfully solicited.
9.lldtf. RICHMOND TERRELL, Prop'r.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

The queen of base burners, the Victoria,
was awarded the first premium at the
Davenport fair, over all soft coal competi-
tors and fully carries out their decision,
in being the largest heater, the most
economical on fuel, and entirely free from
the escape of gas, or smell OF tar in the
room, besides being handsome in design
aud finely finished. 1t is for sale only by
David Don, No. is West Illinois street,
r DIFF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Cramps in the stomach and bowels, collie
pains with children or older people, is at
once relieved by using Renne's Magic Oil
with molasses and water. This Pain Kill
ing Magic Oil is first rate doctor in the
family, and is sold by ,ur merchant and
druggist.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
Hon. John 3. hawley Sues the Old
Rockford Road for $1,000 Lawyer

Papers were served yesterday, by the
sheriff on the kicked. out managers of the
old Rockford road in the case of Hon.
John b. Hawley, VS.. the st. L., r. l. &
G. r. L. in which Mr. Hawley wants ST..
600 from tliat company for legal services
rendered. The case will probably not be
reached at this teru: OF circuit court, but
MIR. Hawley will take care to keep bis
claim good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

PAINTING. DESTROYS of any
kind of painting, either plain or ornament
al, will do we'll to give G. Juergens,
formerly of Cary & Juergensl call.
Shop on Rock River street, near Dock.
All orders filled promptly and prices mod
crate. 26dlw
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

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. \.
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, 1876-09-28

A REMARKABLE REMEDY.-It seems
that the highest medical authority in the
country highly recommends the use Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton, Coughs, Colds and Asthma. So
numerous are the wonderful and astonish-
ing cures performed by it, that it has al
ready become the great remedy of the day.
1t is sold by all druggists, and they also
give it away in trial bottles to the afflicted.
TRY il.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Gu every side. for the past two or three
years, one has heard of nothing but COM
paints Of hard times" There is no
doubt that the times are hard, Under
such circumstances, economy is indeed
weslth. and it may best be pracsiced by
using none but B. 7. Rabbits best soap,
which outlasts any other in the market, and
does twice the work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

WAC may Marry, who not; why?
.'n>sc imp ortant questions answered'in
I}E. y HITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE.
30 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
% cts. by mail. Address 617 St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

There is no excuse for persons to be
twis. ed all out Of shape hy acute rheuma-
tism when a bottle of Frelighs Remedy
will cure them. 1t is prepared by S, o. A.
Murphy, wholesale druggist. 81 Barclay
St. N Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Probably no remedy for headache neu-
ralgia, rheumatism, etc, has gained a
more wide spread reputation for curative
qualities than ''Camphorine This
specific is said to be superior to anything
in the market for the relief of the above
and it lis rapidly growing in
favor everywhere, and becoming a house
hold necessity. For sale by druggists
generally. See advertisement in this pa
per. 28dlt,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

PARADE AND BALL.-The Father
Matthew Temperance Society will hold
their fourth annual parade and ball on
Tuesday, Oct. TO- The parade will start
FROM ST. Joseph's church at P. NJ The
bail will be held 10 Darts Hall An elegant
supper will be prepared for the occasion
by Mrs. johnson The temperance societies
of Davenport are cordially invited to par
tlcipate. 2S-3t&m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Parties desiring to ship produce to the
New York markets will do well to cores.
pond with f. Hopp & Co, commission
merchants, No. 81 Washington street,
New York city. This firm is said to be
one of the most reliable houses in the
city, and guarantees the highest prices aud
prompt returns. Consignments solicited
and orders promptly filled. See card in
THE ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complication Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth. removes freckies, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, st. Louis, Me-, and by i.
Breunert, Emil kphler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

HAGAN>s MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the compilations; 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, 1876-09-28
Great Reduction in Centennial Ticket
Rates.

In accordance with the resolution pass
ed at the General Ticket Agents Con-
vention at New York, the Peoria and
Rock Island Railway has reduced the
fares to the following figures: Philadel-
phia and return, $3.50; New York and
return, $3.50. Tickets good for sixty
(6O) days from date of purchase.
j. V. MAHoNEY, Genl. TIKI. A'g't,
j. r. billiard, Receiver. l5tf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

For Book BINDING or EuIing, go to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done 10 this vicinity. Prices reason
able. Work done quick, Leave orders at
The ARGUS Counting Room, opposite the
the Post Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
A. N. 81 above zero ~ 65o above zero
ga. N, 60c 3P. M 60o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriaut 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, 1876-09-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures Sick Headache.

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, 1876-09-28

SoCIABLE AND OYSTER SUPPER, by the
Ladies Aid society,of tho Baptist church,
10 the basement, Thursday evening. Supper
will be served at p. NJ. for all who desire
it. 27d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
Davenport.--A Little Girl Burned *
Death

Special Dispatch to the Evening Journal
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Sept 27.-In Rock Island yes
terday afternoon little child named BERTHE Perkins
years Old, was burned to dearh in barn which
she and another little fellow had fred while playing
with matches
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengstou and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
CITY

Neighbor Jones says that DR.. King 8
New Discovery is the most wonderful
remedy in the world for coughs and colds.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

There not being Republicans enough left
in Cordova to get up meeting, the federal
office holders down here have made ar
engagements for special train from Rock
Island to morrow evening 10 take up
their torches and hold meeting there.
They stop at all stations for recruits. and
make draft on LeClaire and Princeton
Iowa, and Albany and other towns in
Whiteside. Ihsir object is to drive back
into their party the Republicans in Cordoya
who are going to vote for Tilden and
Hendricks. Mr.. Hawley speaks. Tim
Riley being necessarily absent they will
have to choose new color bearer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Court Records and books for county
offices made in the best manner at THE
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
POLICE CASES.
Before Justice Hayden,

VIM. Cag1ey was arrested at the Union
House on Tuesday night by Deputy Mar
shall Miller and Policemen Metsch for
robbing Daniel Phillips of SIS and gold
ring. He was taken to Jail where he re-
NAMED until late yesterday afternoon
when he was brought before Justice Hay
den and held in $500 bonds for bis appear
ance at the next term of circuit court.
Failing to give security ne was sent back
to jail
Philip Gushing stopped here on his way
from Chicago to Keokuk, and Rock Island
whisky was too much for him. He was
found lying upon the sidewalk last evening,
dead drunk, and was taken to Jail by Po-
Iiceman Rogers. Fined 50 and costs. No
money, but he left a silver watch as
ecurity for that amount.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Blank Books made to order at THE
ARGUS BINDERY. dWtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
Real Estate Transfers.

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at The ARGUS RFFOr
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28

Both above and beneath
Being lightly ename'd and thin.
They will never break down,
Nor turn yellow nor brown,
If the Sozodont's daily brushed in.
Spalding's Glue, save and mend the
pieces.
kIDDER's ASTHAMA 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 eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaiing a de-
Gshtiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell 4 Co. Charleston, Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-28
Thursday. September 2s, 1879.
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA h ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC 3. 3.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 30 a. m. ;4:30 p, m; and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west ne above.
GOING TRAINS LEAVE,
At 6:25 a. m. +; 9.5S a. m, and 800 D. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.