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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
The Wallack Frauds.

Jim Wallack's theatrical company and
poor old drunken John Dillon are in Peo-
they use Quincy paper is credited with
saying: THE Wallack company and John
Dillon form combination such as our peo-
pie do not often see upon the road" That
true; and the paper might have added
such as one does not often wish to see. y
Poor old drunken John Dillon is taken
around the country by that unmitigated
fraud and dead beat, jim Wallack, and
printers are thus swindled for the benef,
of both. Sometimes Dillon appears under
the name of one company and sometimes
under another, but it is all the same t.
them, so they can dead beat their way
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
A Good Law .

Mr.. Brown, of Kentucky, a Democratic
member of congress, is the author of the
bill just passed by Democratic house to
prevent corruption at elections. The first
section is that no officer or employe of the
government shall require or request, give
to or receive from any other officer or en-
ploye Of the same, or other person, directly
or indirectly, any money or property or
other thing Of value, for political purposes,
and any such officer or employe who shall
offend against the provisions of the act
shall. at once be dismissed from the service
of the United States, and also be deemed
guilty of high misdemeanor, and on con-
victiop, shall be fined not less than $500,
nor more than $4,000, aid imprisoned not
more than a year, at the discretion of the
judge trying the case 1t now goes to the
senate There ought to be no doubt of its
passage by that body and its enactment
It's provisions might be evaded and defed
in some cases, but such law could not
fail to be OF great service in checking cor
ruption in political campaigns.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

MIR. Go1de, Democratic member of
congress from the Norfolk, Virginia, dis
trict, in the discussion Of the Democratic
bill to prevent corruption at elections,
made careful reply to Blaine, reply
that was free from personal passion and
legal in its points. He said that the
election laws of Virginia were given it by a
reconstruction convention composed of
northern men and copied after those of
the northern states He said this was an
important bill intended to apply remedy
to most fragrant. outrageous wrong, and
and the gentleman from Maine ought not
to be allowed to cucumber it with grave
constitutional difficulties As the gentle
man from Maine had thought proper to go
into his (Goode's) district, he would tell
hun that at the Norfolk navy-yard no man
could get any employment without a
recommendation from the Republican ex-
ecutive committee. AS to his colleague
so-called, (Stowell,) that gentleman hailed
from what was called the black district OF
Virginia where there were not enough
white Republicans to furnish judges wht
could read and write The election judges
had therefore been Democrats. and he
asked whether those judges were not ex
ceedingly fair and honest in returning tt
congress the gentleman from Vermont, =
he begged pardon-the gentleman from
Virginia. Laughter. There had moi
been single Democratic delegate in the
legislature from the Il counties in tina
district until recently when friend and
partisan of his colleagues (Stowell,) al
American citizen of African decent named
Rufin, was expelled from the house o
delegates for petty larceny and an homes
Democrat elected 10 his stead. In the cours
of Mr.. Goodies remarks, the Republican,
vainly tried to banter him by asking him
partisan questions. mo, said he to the
painfully partisan pumping of Geo. +
Hoar, Il will not answer your question.
1t involves dead issues. I am not TO be
entrapped. There has been too much o
that this session. The next time you
spread your fowlers net do not do.it in tn,
presence of the bird" At this Geo. +
Hoar sat down, red in the face, and quit,
abashed, even for him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Left Town.

1t is said that John Stauback, the newly
elected assistant engineer of the fire de-
partment, has left our city for good, and
that he is now living with his wife in
Omaha If this is the case new election
for assistant chief will be held. Candidates
for this position have already been talked
of and the contest has narrowed down to
three persons, VIZ; John Mehan, the late
assistant chief, Peter II. Smith and Peter
Frey. Either one of these men would
make u good assistant, and the cleo
ton of either would tend to harmonic
the different fire companies opposed to the
election of Stauback.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
The Sisters School Exhibition.

The musical and dramatic entertain
tainment. by the pupils of the Sisters
School, in the basement of St. Joseph's
church, last evening, drew one of the
largest audiences that has ever greeted
any similar entertainment there.
The performance commenced by Misses
Annie Leary, Maggie Murphy. Sarah
Woods, and Ella Keeley, singing "Lottie
Lee" in very creditable manner, They
were dressed in white and presented a
fine appearance and were heartily applaud
ed.
Then followed very amusing little act
entitled Aunt Polly" in which Sarah
Woods appeared as gentle, home wife,
while Missouri Pearson was wife who
advocated woman's rights; Ella Kelley as
Aunt Polly, and Manice Hogan as an Irish
servant. They all performed their parts
well, but Mamie Hogan brought down the
house several times by her splendid per-
sonatiou of an Independent servant.
Then young boys, with their faces
BACKED, marched upon the stage, each
playing some kind of a musical instru-
ment, after which the ''endmen, Jimmie
Gormley and Billy Lynch, amused the
audience by cracking jokes on each other.
They were frequently applauded.
Misses Mary Leary and Missouri
Pearson presided at the organ.
All the acts were we'll executed by the
little folks, especially the one showing the
struggles of the Catholic church in older
times, and how its believers were carried in
to captivity and made slaves, and how much
suffering, even to death, a Catholic bishop
will undergo for the sake of religion.
The Scene in Fairy land" in which
Annie Leary was the fairy queen, seated
upon throne, and surrounded by eight
beautiful fairies, dressed in white and
gold, who sang several very appropriate
songs, only sung in fairy was quite
interesting.
The entertainment was highly amusing
and everybody appeared we'll pleased
Should. the performance be repeated il will
no doubt, draw large audience.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

HEALTHFgLNEss. "A distinguished ply
stefan says: After careful examination
of DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder, I
am satisfied that it is wholesome and
valuable preparation with which bread and
other articles may be prepared suitable TO
weakened and ds3rdered digestion.
have introduced it among my patients, and
have yet to learu of the first instance
where convalescent patient could not in-
dulge in warm biscuits made with it. and
feel the better for it, Sour milk and
saleratus will not longer be used to poison
the stomach and corrupt the blood" DR..
Prices True Flavoring Extracts as we'll as
his Cream Baking powder, have gained
their popularity and extensive sale from
their perfect purity and unvarying quality
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
NERVOUS nERuI-

4 depressed, irritable state Of mimi ,
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling
NO energy or animation, confused
mead, weak memory, often with de-
piiitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence OF excuses, mental overvork or
andiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
dnds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as.
lt tones up the system, arrests di>chA ec dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. nj rejuve,
mates the entire system. It is per1ectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF i've 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 MSCINR co.
10. 602 BROADWAY, II. 7,
HSee large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

1t is perfectly preposterous to introduce pepsin
nd other artificial solvents into the stomach In the
expectation that they will assist digestion by
ing on the food ltsef, They will not. Nor Is it
possible thus to overcome dyspepsia, The only
way to conquer that disorder and prevent the
numerous diseases and disabilities which it as
suredly provokes is to renew the activity of gastric
action by Strengthening the stomach Hostetter's
Biters eradica the most inveterate forms of in
digestion by restoring vitality TO the alimentary
organs and those which are tributary to them. The
liver the bowles the kidneys and the nerves no less
than the stomach, experience theenyigoratiye effects
of than standard tonic, which possesses Alternative
propert es that greatly enhence its beneficial in
fuence and give permanence to It's effects which
| they not OF he.wise passess
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
ACCIDENT AT ROCK ISLAND Ar.
8ENAL.


On Wednesday afternoon an accident
occurred at the foundry at Rock Island
Arsenal by which two men. residents of
this city, were injured, and barely escaped
with their lives.
The particulars of the accident are very
hard to get, ewing to the fact that work
men are pretty sure to lose their places if
they report anything that occurs at the
Arsenal detrimental to the interests of
those in charge. But from rumors on the
street we learn that, on Wednesday after
noon, while preparing the mould for one
of the large turbine water wheels. now
being cast at the foundry there, it became
necessary to remove the flask. In doing
so crane or derrick capable of lifting
tons was used. The flask itself weighs
tons. 1t was thought, however, that with
proper stays the crane could lift this flask,
10 removing the flask Daniel Corcoran and
Patrick Carey. both we'll known in this
city, were obliged to stand beneath tin
the other half of the flask. 1t had been
raised to the height required, and the mer
were preparing to swing it around. wher
the crane broke and the flask fell back tc
its place again. Corcoran and Carey were
not prepared for this. and Corcoran wa'
struck on the right shoulder by the hasl
and was severely bruised all down his bacl
and to his left hip. Carey was also in
jured pretty badly, but not SO severely al
Corcoran.
The accounts given of the accident throw
blame on somebody, and it seems to res
on the shoulders of the man who hat
charge of the work. He allowed a cram
which was only capable of lifting FIVE ton
to be used in lifting eight tons.
1t seems that there has been more care
lessness connected with recent accidents OF
the Island than shonld, or would, be allow
ed in any private foundry or machine shop
and tbs people are already asking the rea
son why.
The origin of the fire at the Arsenal b.
which valuable patterns were destroyed
has not been made known.
An explosion Of cartridges occurred Their
last fall which was the result of gloss care
lessness, and by which several person
were injured.
None of these things should occur, an
would not, under proper regulations
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Personal.

Policeman Feeley has been dangerously
sick for some days, with lung fever. To-
day hopes are entertained of his recovery.
Mr.. James NJ. Buford is confined to his
bed with diphtheria, but is improving. and
expects to be out in few days.
Mr.. P. L. Mitchell has returned from
Florida.
Mr.. J. ". Hartzell, of the Cambridge
House, at Cambridge, Henry county, was
in town to day. He is quite pleased with
his new home and with the business of the
house, We hear many compliments fol
his house from those who stop there.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

The friends of Charlie Wilcox have per-
suaded him to announce himself as can
didate for tax collector for this township,
at the election which will take place the 4th
of next month. Charlie is modest young
man and rather ayerse to coming out as a
candidate, but he has many friends who
think he can be elected. His residence is
in the 4th ward and he is son of Mrs
Lemuel Andrews, by former marriage
He is fully competent and bears good
reputation.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

THE GRAND UNION. This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
of its eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot
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 in every respect, and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other frs,
class house in the city 1t is conducted
upon the European pIau."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Can't Do With out It.

A former citizen of this county, now a
resident of Nebraska, enclosing money for
THE WEEKLY ARGUS, writes as follows:
| have received The ARGUS of the 10th,
I was glad to hear from our old home once
more. hope the paper will come regular.
All the family were lost without it; they
were as glad to see it as any old friend and
they say they can now hear from their old
home once a week. My wife says she
would rather read it than any county paper
she ever saw,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

Rheumatism is more common and dis
tressing, especially in this country, than
almost any other disease; and, at the same
time, it may be asserted that ii is as little
understood and as unsuccessiclly treated
Physicians, in many cases, are unable to
cure it, even in their OWE person; yet such
are the unparalleled virtues of tie celebrated
Merchants Gargling Oil, that the most
obstinate cases at once yield to it,
Springfield Mass Daily Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

William Hyde, editor of the st. Louis
Republican. is favorably mentioned as a
Democratic candidate for governor of Mis-
souri,. He is high toned gentleman. Of
very superior accomplishments and EXCEL
lent judgement The Republican, under
his management, is one Of the most judi
cious, reliable and best managed newspapers
In the country.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

Thos. Foley, worthy son of the Emer-
aid Isle, has opened butcher shop on
Rock River street, two doors east of Mad
ison street. He will always keep on hand
a large and fresh supply of beef, PORK,
mutton, ssusages, hams, shoulders, etc.,
and he invites his countrymen and the
public generally to give him call 2O-dlW
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Completion Powder 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

A HIT BIRD ALWAYS FLUT1ERs. The
manufacturers Of the various poisonous
hair preparations which food the country,
and made from sulphur, lead. mercury and
other metallic poisons, are futteriDg terri
bly,, and admit the humiliation of their
poisonous compounds, because directions
how to detect the poisons they use. accom-
pany the Egyptian Hair Colorins, which i:
the only safe and effectual article used
No sediment. No poisons. No stains. Is
not dye.
GEO WIN. SoUTHwIcK. Proprietor, New
York. Z. O. Box, lSS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
From the CHICAGO Post and Mail

The Two Orphans" was played at Rock
Falls short time ago by an itinerant
troupe, aud one of the sad results was the
following critique in local paper:
Mrs. Plunkett, as the old hag Frochard, was
simply immense. Mr. and Mrs, Walters and little
Nell added new laurels to their well earned repu
tatlon stars. As for John Overflow as minister OF
police, he was just ''old dignity himself The
play aboHnds with thrilling Interests at its com
mencement and increases as it progresses.
Mr., Winter, of the New York Tribune,
will now please take back seat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 Bowery. n. 7.
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, 1876-03-24

SMALL QUANTITY teaspoonful of
that world renowned remedy. Goes Dys-
repsia Cure, taken atte: meals, will enable
the most confirmed dyspeptic to ca: any
thing he chooses without any distressing
effects. 1t is blessing to all who are
troubled with diseases pertaining to the
stomach and bowels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

1t is perfectly astonishing to hear of the
cures that Freligh's Remedy is effectiHg in
all parts of the country. There is no
rheumatic ailmeut but what succumbs to
it. 1t is sold by druggists generally, and
prepared by S. o. A. Murphy, wholesale
druggist, 81 Barclay St, N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

Collie is severe aud distressing pain in
the bowels. caused by indigestion. taking
cold, generating of gases in the alimentary
canal, eating unripe fruit. This is readily
cured by a prompt and faithful use of
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil. Always
keep it in the house in case of emergencies
Sold by all respectable druggists and gro
GERS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

COAL am now selling coal at 10
cents per bushel at my coal banks in
South Rock Island, or 10 cents delivered
in any part of this city. Nut coal at bank
cents per bushel. B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island March 20, 1876. 20-d2w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

For COLLECTOR. l hereby announce
myself as an independent candidate for
township collector at the forthcoming
township election.
CHARLES W. Wilcox,
Rock Island March %, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
aud restores the complexion: removes
freckles. tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detecred.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., ST. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filed.
3-l6d2m,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
so cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

kIDDERS 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, a:
the patient IS relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de
lishttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail
Stowell & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Roster of the Busy Bees.

Beecher, Bowen, Butler, Bacon, Bowers,
Belknap, Babcock,- Borie, Boynton. Ben
dleton, Binchback, Bourbon, and plymouth
church. Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Geo. Frysinger to be Tried April Sd

Geo. P. Frysinger, under indictment for
defrauding the government out of $685.
600 while he was proprietor of the Milan
distillery, returned home, in company with
his counsel, Hon. J. B. Hawley, from
Chicago, this morning. Georges trial has
been set for Monday, April Sd.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
z A. M. 20 oaboye zero 12 IS above zero
GA M d 3P. n Dc
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

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, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

NoTIeE,-The Rock Island Stove Com
pany is now getting out some of the Best
Stoves that have ever been brought into
the market Call and see them, Is West
Illinois street. The CompaBy is now rua-
mug full, turning out 300 stoves q week.
Sample rooms Is West Illinois street, dly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
splended Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, and no injury to his health; proof hat ii ls
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. Nc disappointment; no ridiculous
tlnts; remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black a. Brown, Sold
and properly applied &C BATCHLOR'S Wig Fac
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

STop that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists 10 Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST NO SMELL
~ Always soft nd ready for use without dish
and give more elegant and lasting lusrre than any
STOVE Polish ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

London Assurance" by the Plunkett
company, at Darts Hall next week. dit

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, 1876-03-24

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, 1876-03-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid lightning cures all nervous pains

Prussing's White Wine Vinegar,
warranted pure and to preserve pickles.
A superb article.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
CHICAGO, aocx ISLAND 4 PACIFIC B. q

come EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 30 q. m; 4:15 p, m. and 10:00p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $3.50 9. m; 9:55 q. m, and $40 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24

The Plunkett Comedy Company is
said to be the finest organization travelling.
Don't fail to see them at Darts Hall COM
mencing next week Tuesday evening. dit
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-24
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA d ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.

LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern Is. 8 90 d. m. Mai Ex 1.10.p m.
Mail & Elk. las IN. Western Elk. 600 p. IN.
Way Freight $50 a. m. Way Freight 3:25 p. m
Through Fl. 500 Up. m. Through TT. 400 q. m.
The 600 a. m, train makes close connection at
Galva with B 4 Q, for Monmouth, Bushnell, &c,
also at Peoria with ? q j, for Jacksonville, Spring
Held st Louis and all points south and southwest,
arriving Ia st Louis at Z 100 pm.
The AS train makes close connection at Galva
with b & q r X, for Galesburgh and Burlington,
also at Peoria with T w W., L b q W. and Illinois
Midland for points east and southeast,
j. r. billiard, Receiver.
jas. V. MAHoNEY, Gen1. Tk't Ag't.