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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
Dragged and Robbed,

On yesterday, stranger, claiming to be
a barber, rented the barber shop in the
Newcomb House. with the intention of
opening 1t. During the day. he was around
town, and made himself acquainted with
some of our business men, among others with
young man doing business on Brady street,
with whom he iugratiated himself pretty
Familiarity, SO much so that last night. after
the young merchant, referred to, had re-
tired to his room in the Newcomb House,
the knight of the razor went thither, and
awakening him, got him up and obtained
admittauce, telling him he had something
good" for him, handing him bottle of
wine. and asking him to drink The liquor
was evidently drugged, for a short time
after drinking it the merchant succumbed
to the influence of the drug, and fell
asleep-recollectiDg nothing only that he
was talking to the new conner 10 his room
when he fell asleep On waking this
morning he found his pocket book on the
table in his room, and, realizing something
wrong, the first thing he did was to ex-
anime it, when he found that $50 in green
backs had been distracted. He had about
$3.50 10 it. aud the balance was all right.
1t is strange that the fellow did not take
more-it is strange that he did not take
all. But so it is. 1t is needless to say
that ne has skipped, and that the barber
shop at the Newcomb House is yet to rent
Ddp. Dena
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
River. News.

The Granger packet, j. M. Chambers
passed up at 9 o'clock last evening and will
turn back, from Dubuque, calling at
Galena, and arrive here Monday morning
Geo. Lamont, agent.
The Minnesota passed up at 10 A. NJ. to.
day discharGing 65 barrels of ClarksyIlle
Mo-, winter wheat -four for j. M. Christv
of the steam crackery bakery; also miscel,
laneous freight for Spencer & Noftsker
and for B. D. Buford & Co. The boat
and barge were we'll down in the water
The Minnesota had large passenger list
This is Capt. Lamont's usual luck.
The Lake Superior arrived FROM Reed
Landing with full load and two barges
in tow.
The d. A. Mcdonald arrived with Ga
passengers who came to this city and Dav.
export on shopping excursion. The
Mcdonald will return this evening going
to Bellevue to take in tow four ice barges
for ST. Louis.
The river is higher now than ever be-
fore this season, being about II #. in
above low water mark. 1t is expected
that the rise will continue for several DAYS
yet, as the streams above are very high,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE.
IF the Draw is not Swung Within a
Reasonable Time There Will
be Disasters to Report.

There is not day but what we hear
complaints in regard TO the hardness 10
in which the draw of the Rock Island
bridge is swung. Only Yesterday the
Diamond 10 received injuries which will
cost two hundred dollars to repair, and add
to this the expense and delay in having to
remain several hours at our levee to repair.
Time is money with steamers: every one
on board is under pay and every hour lost
figures up to more than people not posted
In the cost of running steamer would i'm
agine.
The Tidal Wave on her last trip had to
whistle twice and then round to and go I'D
the river, and finally had to back through,
which is unusual for a stern wheel boat
If the wind had been as high as yesterday
no human power could have prevented the
boat from coming in contact with the
bridge.
Capt. Alex. Lamont, master of the
steamer Minnesota, is loud in his de-
nunciation Of the way in which the draw
is managed. He says we have the best
bridge on the river, above St. Louis, but
that the slownesS with which the draw is
swung makes it nuisance and terror TO
amboatmen. The first trip up, his
boat signaled twice and proceeded up
stream to 90 through. Arriving at the
bridge, he could see no signs of any effort
to open it and he returned to our levee
and had to wait some time The captain
informed reporter of The ARGUS that he
did not like to complain, but that he and
other captains have been Inconvenience SO
often that he believes it his duty to have
the matter brought before the public
through the press.
Last season, when the Minnesota was
coming down, the boat signaled the bridge
when at Stubbs's EDDY and again when
abreast of the commandant's head quar-
tiers at Rock Island Arsenal, and when the
boat arrived near the bridge there was no
signs of it being swung, and it was only
with vigorous backing and good handling
of the wheel that disaster was ayerted.
When going through, the captain called to
one of the men on the draw to know tie
cause of the delay and received this re-
Spouse: ''Go to hi, we do the best we
can." Capt. Lamont also adds that the
draw is not properly lighted. The pilots
cannot discern whether the draw is swung
until they are within distance of four
hundred feet from the bridge. He would
suggest that the signals on this bridge be
the same as those of other bridges on the
river Rock Island bridge is located a,
the foot of Rock Island rapids and boat
must have considerable power to come t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
The Rights of Cities---The Duties of
Public officers.

An article in relation to telegraph poles
and wires in cities will be found inside this
paper, Our city will find it necessary to
clear the ugly looking poles out of our
streets, some day. The decision of the
court, in the article referred to, shows
where the power rests TO control the matter
The city government also has power to
require all railroad companies to make
safe crossings, even to building
bridges over or under streets, il
necessary; also to make the approaches to
depots safe. There's plenty of work
for our city council to do on this subject,
now. Since the death of Mr.. Herdman
we expected that our mayor would call the
attention of the city council to these
matters and recommend some action
having in view the safety of the public.
The states attorney should bring this
matter before the next grand jury, unless
something shall be done to protect the
lives of the people
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
Work on Sewers.

Street Commissioner John Ziegler, by
order of the mayor and street and alley
committee, went to Moline and loaded five
cars of rock at the Moline Water Co. &
grounds. Sixty bags of sand have been
placed against the food gate at the west
end OF the city and the men are at work
unloading the rock there. A second force
of men is at work clearing up and pro-
tecting sewers along the levee to prevent
water from flowing into the slough. All
work will be completed by o'clock this
evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENTS
in the head Paralysis of the brain and
premature death are very frequently
caused by the use oe lead and other
metallic prisons in the hair preparations,
which have been absorbed into the system.
In the pamphlet which accompanies the
Egyptian Hair Coloring, simple directions
are given, by which any one can detect
poisons. 1t also contains a report of the
Metropolitan Board of Health, showing
which articles are dangerous to health. and
endorsing the above article, which is the
only safe and effectual used. Nosediment
no poisons-no stains. is net dye.
Address Geo. VIM. Southwick. proprietor,
New York, P. Q. box 1888.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER On.-"The well known firm of
HEGMAN & CO., of New York City,
were the frat who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER On The established reputation
of Hegman & Co., as skillful and conscien-
tious pharmaologists, 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 to-day 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 first-class druggists throughout the
state.-Chicdgo Tines.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
Cyrille Dion the Champion of the
World at the Four-ball
Carom Game.

The diamond billiard champion cue now
belongs to Cyrille Dion, he having defeat
ed Rudolphe in the four ball carom game,
l,5OO points up, on last Friday in New
York. Rudolphe's defeat was the most
signal he ever suffered, he only scoring
1872. The cue is of solid ivory, tipped
with valuable diamond, and the shaft is
covered with the records Of the battles
fought for its ownership 1t was fast won
by John Deery in 1869, beating Foster,
Rudolphe, Rhines, SNYDER, Goldthwaite
and Daniels. In January, 1870, Cryille
Dion played for it in San Francisco, and
was beaten. In March, 1870, Rudolpbe
wrestled it from Deery. In May, 1870,
Cyrille Dion again tried for it and was
again beaten. In October, 1870. Joe
Dion tried his luck with the Frenchman,
but was defeated. In January, 1871,
Parker won it from Rudolphe in Buffalo.
lu the April following Cyrille Dion took il
from him and beat Melvin Foster for it in
June, 1871. Cyrille held it until January,
1873, when challenge game was plaid
for it by Maurice DAILY. A wrong count
declared it draw. A week later the
game was renewed between the same
champions and won be Dion. In May
1873, DAILY again challenged Dion and WOE
it. In October, Gardner took it from
DAILY, and forfeited it it in the next De.
cember to Cyrille Dion, who has held il
peacefully until the recent match. Thir.
teen games in all haye been played for it.
1t is stated that there will be no more
four-ball carom games played between ex.
perts, and Uyrille Dion is the champion Of
| the world at this peculiar game.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
The Wharf Boat--The Wharf Tax--K-
n. Line Packet Co.

At the special meeting of the city coun-
Gil, on Thursday evening, the following Pc
tition was presented:
PETITION.
TO the Honorable Mayor and City Conn.
ca Of the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
The undersigned. shippers and receivers
of freight by river, fully endorse the petit
ton Of tie Keokuk. Northern Line Packet
Co., for leave to re-establish their wharf
boat at the foot of Madison street. and re-
specially represent to your honorable
body that in our opinion the location of the
said wharfbcat at our levee is much
greater accommodation to our shippers
and merchants, and. through them, to the
city generally, than it is to the packet
company-an accommodation, in fact, which
the city cannot afford to lose.
Upon an unprotected levee, our goods are
always liable to loss and damage, and when
a transportation company offers our citi-
Zens the free use of a good warehouse, in
which our property will be absolutely safe,
we submit that to ask them to pay for the
privilege would be illiberal, if not unjust.
Wherefore we pray that the said K. N.
l.. Packet Company be allowed to locate
their wharf boat at the same place and On
on the same terms as last season, leaving
the question of the payment or non pay
ment of wharfage by the steamboats, to be
dacidad hv tho oourfo
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

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 ez-
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 first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
a stop when going at the speed they

a stop when going at the speed they
usually run when nearing the draw.
There is a good deal of feeling in the
matter among river men, and the authori-
ties in charge of the draw will consult
public interests by remedying the evil. 1t
is not alone the risks to property, but
would be dreadful risk of life should an
accident occur at the draw. The Diamond
10. barely escaped wreck. Had she been
wrecked not soul on board could have
escaped. The under-tow is fearful there
and will draw everything under-no hui
man being can escape who gets into the
water there
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

1t works like charm" clean, safe and
delicious to use internally or externally,
and purely vegetable What is better to
have in the house in cases of emergencies
than Renne's Pain killing Magic Oil?
When there is occasion to try it. use it
freely and thoroughly, and you, my dear
reader. will echo the glad refrain 1T
works like charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

The elegant arrangements at the Bruins
wick House, Boston, and the excellence Of
the fare at that popular resort have earned
for the hotel the name of being the best
appointed house at the Hub" Col. Vol
colt, the landlord, is gentleman well
versed IN hotel matters, and, by his
courteous treatment of guests at the Bruins
wick, has made many warm friends. This
really excellent house is among the finest
in the east and deserves the popularity il
snSfains
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

1t is rare thing. That medicines
answer to thei. names, but Lacock's Worm
Killer does more, for it expels worms both
dead and alive This valuable worm medi
cine is perfectly safe. entirely vegetable,
and more pleasant and effectual than either
worm candies or ve-mifuges Sold by all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye 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 freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo, and by E.
Breunert Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

QUoIT MATCH OPEN TO THE WORLD
Easter Monday is holiday throughout
England, Ireland and Scotland, and day
celebrated above all others by the people Of
Great Britain. The undersigned. by re.
quest of many ofhis countrymen both here
and in Davenport has arranged some inno-
cent games to take place Monday at Bailey
Davenport's pasture on the Milan road.
Quot pitching will be the prominent feature.
Refreshments in abundance will be found
on the ground.
l4d2t ISAAC NICHOLS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answeredin
DIR. "HITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE.
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
% cts. by mail. Address G17 St Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

The largest, best, and cheapest assert
ment Of clothing you will find at L. Simon
Il Co. Their motto is quick sales and
small profits, and anyone in need lof cloth
ing, hats, caps, gents furnishing goods.
trunks, &C., will save money by calling at
the Rock Island House Clothing store.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Go. 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, 1876-04-15
For Beveridge.

A telegram from Joliet to the Chicago
Tribune says:
There has been a great uprising for
Beveridge in this city. Of 1900 convicts,
inmates Of the penitentiary, 1,463 are in
favor of his nomination for governor. This
is about all the strength he can muster
here, except the Sun, and its influence
amounts to precious little, any way"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

HILTON-In Rock Island, Saturday MORNING
April IS, 1876. at the residence of E. W BoynfnE
Miss Ellen +. Hilton, daughter of Edgar andM +
Hilton aged IS years.
Funeral services from same residence MONDAY,
April 17th at IL O'Clock. Friends Of the family are
{pyi
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world. The inventor has used this
hair, and no injury his health; proof that il Is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints: remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. IL Bond street, N, Y, Sold by all drug
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL
y Always soft and ready for use without q dish
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than anv
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, 1876-04-15

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, 1876-04-15
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
dicated bv thermometer:
A. M so above zero IL NJ Sc above zero
"a. M, SO 8P NJ Sc
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

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, 1876-04-15
Tae Park White C3se.

7. I. McElherne. Esq, attorney for Park
White, left for the poor farm this morning
to examine the situation and try to effect
some arrangement to have his client re-
leased. Mr.. White has lain in Jail for a
long time, and, his friends think, unjustly.
They believe more than one person has
been guilty of unlawful intercourse there,
aud now say there is no prospect of COM
petent evidence coming to light for a
month or more. There is contractor in
the city, from Maquoketa, Iowa, who wants
to engage Park for the season He is a
good workman and it seems hard, con-
sidering all circumstances, that he should
be deprived of his liberty and lose chance
tor work for the entire season-especially
when there may be doubt as to his guilt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

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, 1876-04-15
Personal.

Capt. James McMurchy aud Capt. Geo.
W. Girdon, U. S. inspectors of steamers,
are at the Harper House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

Valuable and Reliable. -" Bro,cns
bronchial 7roches" are invaluable to
those exposed to sudden changes, affording
prompt relief in coughs Colds, etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

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, 1876-04-15

REMOVED Miss French has removed
her dress making establishment from Star
block, to the rooms over the plumber store,
opposite the Rock Island House. ALI de-
string frst-class attention will do we'll to
call l5-dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-15

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, 1876-04-15

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10

TT The MARRIAGE DocKEr.-By
reference to Squire Woofter's docket.
We End that only eleven marriage H.
ceuscs we're issued during December
a most lamentablc falling of. The last
license issued in 1875 was to Douglas
Butcher and Sr7ah Sharp; the FIRST in
1876 was issued on New Years Day,
to Norman D. Brake and Mary j.
Ables. The total number ofmartiagc
LICENSED issued during the year was III,
rs against IS in 1874. The youngest
bride during the year was Miss Laura
Suider. aged l6. The average age Of
the 81 brides was 10; that Of the
grooms q. Among those who en-.
tered into the blissful condition Of mat
riluony are the following:
WIN. Dillon. Is. to Sarah E Davis, IS.
T. J. Wright, 30. to Susan Hall. 43
P. 4 McNenlar. 10. to Eliza Coroth-
ers. 50
William B. Holbert, 81, 10 Ellen
heed, 40.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
ET LETTER FROM REV. II. LANG

Eft LETTER FROM Rev. II. LAXo
YonD Editor Democrat Il assisted
Elder b. NJ. Sapp. Pastor of the
Wor,hing Baptist Church, in Marion
county. ia a series Of meetings which
resulted in tho addition Of Eve to tho
church-thrce men and two women.
The church was much revived and co.
courased, aud look to better times in
the future. That sect known US
'.CampbelIi,es" has strong hold in
the vicinity Of WOrthington. Tia,
their doctrine is dangerous there is no
doubt. They make baptism a conti.
ton Of salvation. So, ii any man tells
them that he believes that Christ is the
Son Of God. they will bap.izc him for
tho remission Of sin We claim that
man should be pardoned-thcn bap.
,ised-elso baptism will not save him
I LEFT Wort'liugton aud went to Har-
mouy Church. in We,zel county. to
assist Elder G. Kinsey, Pastor, in Il
meeting, Tho meeting listed ten
days, resulting in the addition of nine
to the chufch-one restored aud eight,
by bpatism. ~ God be all the praise
More auou. II. LASGsoGD.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10
Reported Murder
Eeitchie County.

We have received measre parsicu-
lars of the killing of man u'med
Waggoncr, proprietor Of the steam
mills on Bone Creek. in Richie coua-
~. on the 3ls. Of December, by map
named lowell, said to be u brother OF
Richard DowelI, who is now in our
county jail. charged with tho murder
of John K. and Edmund NJ. West.
Our information is to the effect that
DoreIl was employed by Wngsoner
about tho mill and on tho day named
the parties got into fight. which re-
suited ia Dowc!l stabbins his opponent
about tho throat and breast. 50 serious.
ly that he died on the day following:
Dowcll passed through this place cd
tho day following, and was afterwards
seen on the S.auuton pike. lie SEEM
ed to be travelling towards the Old
State. aud is DOUBTLESS there ere this.