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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1876-02-24

sts,vnrt mon andpuny boys,
Maids ami m itron ne swell tho nplsc,
Every baby ms III voice
"Uncle Sans q hundred ~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Republican Quarrels.

The attacks on Republican can didates
for the nomination for president all come
from Republican sources, and are the re-
suit of rivalries between Morton, Blaine.
Conking. Bristow and the other aspirants.
When Morton gives Blaine fist full of
mud in the face, he goes bawling off to a
committee of the Democratic house to be
washed When Blaine gets rib rooster
in on Conkling he goes 20 the same source,
and so Morton, when accused by both the
others of stealing, hobbies off for Demo-
cratic certificate of character.
The late Boston attack on Blaine,
through Fisher and Mulligan, is under
stood to be inspired by Ben Butler, to
whom all of Blaine's crooked operations
are we'll known.
1t is unfair therefore to charge all the
the riot upon Democrats, who are simply
the examiners of character for the Repub-
lican candidates and it is q high compli-
ment to the Democratic house that they
all run to it to be examined. No one hears
of their going to the Republican senate,
for the reason that its own character is so
bad that its certificate is worthless.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The Butord Plow Works Pic Mic.

Over 200 persons ATTENDED the pic mic,
on Green Island, in the Mississippi river,
opposite the Buford Plow Works, yester-
day. 1t was the annual pic mic of the
employees of this celebrated factory, gotten
up and managed by them. and attended
only by them, and the proprietors and
such other invited guests as the employees
wished. The day was fine and the place
one of the most delightful in the region.
At the Island are commodious buildings,
fine shade trees, and all the comforts and
conveniences necessary. And, from the
large farm there, milk, butter, veget ables,
etc. can be obtained. 1t is really the
finest place in the region for pic MICS.
Heretofore the Buford Plow Works party
have furnished and cooked and served
their own dinner, thus giving those who
performed the labor little opportunity for
rest, recreation or comfort. This time
they estimated the number and made a
contract with John Aster to furnish and
serve the dinner for SIS, and they pro-
vide the fsh-Aster making q bill Of fare
to be furnished and furnishing everything
else himself The sum was made up by
the employees by subscription, and those
who were not employees paid IS cents each.
Some of the employees caught probably zoe
lbs. Of fish, and the result was most ex-
cellent dinner, and rest and comfort for
all the party. Everybody speaks in very
high praise of that excellent caterer,
John Aster, and all seemed pleased with
the new fashion introduced, of employing
one man to do all the work, thus giving the
whole party an easy and pleasant time.
Thomas Bollman won the medal fol
the best fishing with pole and line, with ;
string of five splendid salmon. Georg,
Alters caught the same number, but hi
fish were not so heavy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Who Furnishes The Money?

The Republicans of this county are al
ready sending the Union free to people who
will consent to receive it. In post office
in this county two copies recently were
sent to two men. and marked paid for one
year. And this is one of the ways money
is used to keep up the corrupt Republican
party. The fund from which this is done
is probably made up of contributions from
Office holders, revenue officers, distillers,
etc. And that is the way their newspapers
are supported. Democrats should counter
act this by procuring genuine subscribers
for their papers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The Supply Depot OF the Body.

The Stomach is the grand supply depot of the
body, upon which 1t draws for all the elements
needed in the composition of bone, muscle, brain
and blood. The liver Is an importantant auxiliary
of this mighty organ, aud the two most init
mately connected. Nothing certainly ensures
the harmonious action of these viscera and so COM
pletely moves the disorders which simultaneously
affect both, Hostetters Stomach Bitters, the
most popular American specific for all complants
to which the stomach, liver and bowels subject
and the formost tonic this side of the Atlantic
Indigestion, costiveness, inactivity and congestion
of the liver, proverty of the blood, debility of the
bla oder and kidneys, and many other ailments pro
by its use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Railroad Property and Railroad Taxes

Railroad corporations arc required to
file with the county clerk of each county,
on or before the lst day of June in each
gear, schedules of the total valuation of
their lands, track, station houses, rolling
stock, etc., etc., in the respective counties,
for taxation.
fhe Rockford, Rock Island & st. Louis
road, on May 9th filed schedule showing
the total valuation of its property in this
county to be $5S,S35.65.
On June 7tb, the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific road filed similar schedule.
showing valuation of $2l7, 1000
County Treasurer Porter has received
the following letter from VIM. Ell. Bradley,
clerk of the United States district court at
Chicago:
! To Collector Of TGGes, Rock Island County:
! DEAR SR:-The court has ordered that the taxes
of 1873 and 1874 against the Rockford, Rock Island
| Il St. Louis Railroad Company, be paid from the
proceeds of the sale Of said road IL court less
deduction of seven thirtysxths of the state taxes
OF 1873, which the encouragement admits to BIZ
| right.
| Please, therefore, send me itemiZed statement
| OF the taxes for the two years, which l will com
pare with the amount reported by the master, an6
il found correct, Will prepare voucher. and will
pay the same by the check of the court on the sub
treasury here for the amount.
| Very respectfully Yours,
| VIM. III. BRADLEY, Clerk.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Personal.

Hon. Alexander Starne, of Springfield,
formerly state treasurer, and state senator,
is at the Harper House.
Hon. ID. A. DIN. general superinten-
dent of the Western Union railroad, was
at the Harper House last night, and left
for Racine this morning.
G. B, Marshall, of Clinton, and Howard
Grenell, of Cordova, were in town to-day
Mr.. Marshall owns and carries on one of
the finest farms in this county-in Canoe
Greek near the Dosha.
Mr. J, A, Hanley, from St.Louis, is the
new freight agent in this city for the g.
RI. & Z. r. r.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Not Absent or Tardy,

The following named pupils have not
been absent or tardy this year in the High
School Building:
Ness G. Britt nghamS Room-Miunie
Olsen, Mary Mayors.
1l,nie Kirkpdtrick's Room. Louisa
Albrecht, Carrie Skinner, Mabel Connolly.
Nary Platt's Roona-Willia Cameron,
Henry Whealan.
Nettie FdIon's Room-Bernard Connel.
Iy, z years. Maggie Butler, e years. Eu-
genie Champion, Willie Gansert.
A. Crdecfords Room Minnie Hartz
Emma Thompson, Josie Hardy, Flora
Coyne, Ella Nicholson.
Mss A. Smiths Room-James Nor.
moyle.
Sadie Stough's Room-Ella Carlton,
! Annie Sutcliffe.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
NERVOUS nERuITx,

A depressed, irritable state Of mind
weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
mo energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
biitatfng, Involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
andiseretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. as,
1t tones up the system, arrests dischA >e dispels
the mental gloom and desponden>. sn1 reiuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is peraectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF i've boxes and large q 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 MSVCINE co.
No. Goa DEoADwAY, n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

THE MYSTERIOUS WRITING which ap-
peared once in characters of living fire on
the walls of Belshazzar' s palace, striking
dismay aud TERROR into the souls of all the
guests at the banquet tables, which could
only be translated by one person, and he a
Jewish captive, imported, of the King, that
he was weighed in the balance of Divine
Justice and found wanting: ere the morn
iDg's sun arose, the proud King was a
prisoner, and his kingdom had passed
away. If you would avoid losing posses
sion of the kingdom of health. and live to
good old age, assist and fortfy nature by
using the Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Furnishing the Party With Brains.

We have received a communication from
the lower part of the county lamenting
the fact that all the brilliant geniuses are
being drained from that part of the county
to furnish the Republican party with
brains in Rock Island, and mentioning the
fact that Mr. Gest was thus torn from
Edigngton, followed by Parmenter from
Andalusia, and then to clap the climax
they lost Jim Parks. But our CORES
pondent consoles himself by the reflection
that what is their loss is Rock Island s
gain. He thinks it a little strange, how
ever, that all the brains for the Republican
party in this county for 10 years, should
have been drained from Edigngton and
Andalusia. Why couldn't the upper end
of the county furnish its share2
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
River News.

To-day's packets are the Alex. Mitchell
up and the Red Wing and ]. NJ. Chambers
down.
The Diamond j came up this morning,
having in tow two large barges, which she
left here, as they draw so much water
that she cannot make time with them
They will remain until some tow-boat
arrives. The 10 turned back, taking 100
barrels of lime from Z. q. Frazler's lime
houses for Burlington.
The 10 has been engaged to carry an
excursion party from Burlington to keiths
burg and return, tomorrow. She will
then leave Burlington to morrow night
with an excursion party to this place
arriving here Sunday morning on time
Leaving that party here for the day she
will take an excursion party from here to
Muscatine, and return in the evening,
after which she will take the Burlington
excursionists home, and resume her regu-
lar trips arriving at Rock Island Tuesday
morning.
The Damsel is expected up to-morrow
morning.
The G. j. Gallery arrived yesterday
with raft for Weyerhauser & Denkman.
She left her coal barge at our levee to be
filled, and will probably 60 up this after
noon
The Beaver came down yesterday after
noon with tow of ice barges laying al
Davenport all night, and passed down this
morning. Her officers insisted on coming
| through the south channel, at the draw
over which the ropes extend that operate
the bridge, compelling the bridge tenders
to cut the ropes. They claimed that there
was too much danger in the north channel
to boat with heavy tow.
Three raft boats passed up last even
ing after dark. Names not ascertained.
The Victor passed down this morning
with a tow of lumber aud ice for st
Louis.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

The GRAND UNION. YORK. -
This hotel has gained wide
popularity both on account of it's
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, 1876-06-09

The great clearance sale of clothing,
hats, caps, etc., still continues at the Star
Clothing House, and crowds fill the estab-
lishment daily, to avail themselves of the
present bed rock prices. Childs & Co.
are determined to reduce their present
stock, to make room for the immense in
voice of fall goods, now being manu-
featured by the wholesale house of which
this firm is the branch. Only % days
h-ore and the opportunity will have
passed. Now is the time to secure goods
at less than cost. Everything first class,
both in material and style Remember
only % days more. 9dIt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

EXCURSION TO MUsCATINE.-Thes plen.
did steamer Diamond Jo., Captain Ben
Conger, will make an excursion to Musca-
tine, and return, on Sunday, June 18th,
leaving Rock Island at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
Returning, leave Muscatine at 3 P. NJ,
arriving at Rock Island at P. NJ. Fare
for the round trip 81. Tickets can be had
of Geo. Lamont, agent of the Diamond Jc
line, at his office. 9d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
To the political economist the dry earth

To the political economist the dry earth
system is discovery of inestimable value.
All human excrements by the process
may be utilized and made of enormous
value as fertilizers. Competent authority
estimates the loss at $500, 900 annually,
in this country, occasioned by the imper-
feet utilization of e1cremental matter.
Surely, this is vital question, and one
which concerns every individual of the hui
man family.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

kIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are afording 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 inhaling a de-
lightiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stoweil & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The TrvsiuRer Cases.

Under the head of New Suits" we
find tue following in yesterdays Inter
Ocean,.
United States vs. Milan Distilling Company, Pc
ter Fries, and George Wagner. Debt $4,000
Mark Bangs, Dist Atty
United States VS., George p, Frysinger, Peter
Fries, and George Wagner, Debt $4,000 SAME
attorney.
United States vs. George p. Frysingcr, Fro
Weyerhauser, and George Wagner. Debt. 81 900
Same attorney.
Messrs. Fries, Wagner and Weyerhausel
were sureties for the Frysingers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Last year the price paid was $3.50, and
the number of prescriptions was over 800,
which, at Is cents, would be $l44, and at
% cents $l75. 1t was thought best to let
the contract by the lump, and, taking last
year as basis, Mr.. Bengstons bid would
be the lowest, and it was awarded him.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complexion 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, StLouis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

SUMNER STYLEs.-E. Zeis, the ever
popular merchant tailor, corner Of Wash.
ington and Illinois street. says he will sell
ready made clothing, men and boys wear,
cheaper than ever, and gents furnishing
goods on the same terms. His stock Ia
new and st-class, of the very latest styles
and fashions. and cheaper than the cheap.
est. Those in want OF suits made to order
are assured of satisfaction. In this depart
ment, as in othors, Mr.. Zeis guarantees
the very lowest prices. edit
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

REMovED.-M. COIN, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. lie
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, 1876-06-09
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

r. M. Sweeney is happy. Male, Is
pounds.
Appel cider for sail hire is the
way an up town sign reads
A letter from Thomas Plummer, in
California, will be found in this paper.
"A locomotive on the incoming st.
Louis train, last evening, got off the track
near Keators mill.
Hon. J. II. Murphy. OF Davenport,
will deliver the Grafton on the Fourth in
Maquoketa, Iowa.
Rev. w. J. tombstone, rector of
st. Paurs (Episcopal) parish in Peoria,
has been requested, by the yestry. to
resign, on account of too intimate relations
with a young lady of that city.
County Treasurer Porter will commence
the sale of lands for delinquent taxes on
Monday. People don't pay quite as prompt
ly this year as last, and there will probably
be about $4,000 to realize from this sale.
Last year $1,000.
Miss Annie kirkpatrick, who teaches
the 8th grade at the high school building,
was presented, to-day, by some OF the
pupils who are to be promoted from her
| w. -
receiver, a fruit knife, and other silver
articles of value.
| -An:election will be held at the court
house on the 9th day of this month for
new members of the board of education,
in place of Milo Lee who was appointed
to fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Edward Burial, Jr., and of Nj. ID. Merrill,
whose term of office expires.
Work on the Mercer county railroad
is progressing finely, commencing al
Milan, and laying track as they go. A
building for depot purposes is nearly com
pleted for the Edgington station. 1t vii
be used for store, to supply the laborers
until the work is done.
-Chas. Winterfeld, who has been il
jail since the Goth of March awaiting the
session of the circuit court for trial OF
charge of assault with intent to commit
rape, near Canoe Greek, was discharged
from custody Wednesday evening having
been sentenced to pay fine of $40 anC
| costs.
The tall telegraph pole at Sylvan
} Water bridge, which bears twenty sever
; wires and commands our Geographic com
: muuication to all points east and west
E caught fire just below the wires yesterda
afternoon, from the sparks of locomotive
and burnt half way of. But for the time
$ use of hose from Realtors MILL by MIR. {
S. Reynolds, foreman of the mill, a break
S down must certainly nave occurred.
Thanks to Mr.. Albert Wells, c
Hampton, for odd copies of old news
Q papers to hind in our file of miscellaneou
e old papers. Anybody having an odd cop
Z of any newspaper printed in Rock Islam
previous to 1851. the Iosoa Sam and Roc
. Island Ne,os, or the Rock Island Banmel
or the Upper Mississippiam or the ". u
AdUertiser, or the Illinois Cult5vatar, c
G. B. Wate's Liberty Banner or any oil
5 paper printed in Rock Island or Moline
will confer favor by sending it to US, an
havingit bound and preserved in our Fl
of early newspapers of the county.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Mitchell & Parsons have Just received a
new line of lace shawls, very fine, and at
half of last seasons prices, also full stock
of those celebrated 2 button kid gloves,
at only 81, 3 button kids only $3.50. Also
the finest stock Of ladies' linen suits, fans,
parasols, and lace mitts to be found in the
two cities. DIV
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

WATER FILTERS. Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Don's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
cleanse 1t of all Impurities. Also just
received a large lot of Refrieerators and
Ice Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. St
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway has
now on sale, Centennial Excursion tickets,
good for sixty (60) days via all the popu-
lar routes. Call and examine route books,
guide books, maps, &c.
JAS. v MAHoNEY, Gen'l TIKI Agt.
w. n. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't. 5-29d34m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Every family needs to have in the house
something that will cure headache. tooth
ache, collie, cholera morbus, sprains, bruises
and a hundred ills that flesh is heir to,
and we advise Renne's Pam Killing Magic
Oil. st works like a charm" Try it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

RUPTURE CURED in from so 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, 1876-06-09

FALSE DELICACY,- The friends of those
who are troubled with bad breath, and,
through over squeamishness, dislike to
mistake. especially if they are aware of the
merits and great efficacy of the fragrant
Sozodont. This is the true and only
remedy for the difficulty; there is no valid
excuse for bad breath now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

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, 1876-06-09

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 detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Rocr Isr.Nn Nav sntb 1879

ROCK ISLAND May SUtu, 1870
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Rock
Island Co.: GENTLEMEN herewith take the
liberty to Ltfer you my services in regard to fur
nishing medicines for fhe poor and Jail. ] would
charge you for the next IL months y cents for each
prescription, Very respectfully yours,
C. SPEIDEL.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The Weather--To-Day

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
"a. M TOO above zero - SO above zero
IA. NJ, 76o " 3P. NJ $50 I"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The following were the bids:

TO the Honorable the Board of Supervisors Of
II. Z. Co.: will furnish medicines for the paup-
ers of Rock Island township and Jail, prescribed
by the appointed pauper physician, for one year,
commencing June sth, 1876 for one hundred and
fifty dollars, or eighteen cents for each prescrip-
ton, JOHN BENGsToN,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. Manu-.
featured by Allairie, Woodward q Co
Peoria, I'll. 5.l9mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautifuls
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood The test
of 40 years. Is charmingy perfumed, aid
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Freligh's Remedy during the past year
has cured upwards Of one thousand cases
Of infammatory rheumatism after all other
remedies had been given fair trial.
Hundreds of testimonials from clergymeD,
editors, and merchants attest this fact.
Prepared by S. O. A. Murphy, wholesale
druggists, 81 Barclay st, n, Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Medicines for the Poor.

John Bengston's bid being the lowest,
Supervisor Aster has awarded him the
contract, for furnishing medicines to the
paupers, the sum being $3.50 for the year
not 800, as incorrectly stated in the
Union
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Who n@y larry, WHO not; WY?
T!:e,a Important questions answered.,
DE. WHITTII.R'S MARRIAGE GUIDE.
2C0 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 CTS. hy mail. Address 81 St. Charles
street, 81. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

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.