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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
KIDDER'S AsTuAM. PAST

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-
lishttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Go. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
- cts. by mail. Address 6l7 st. Charles
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

SMALL QUANTTTY.-On teaspoonful of
that world renowned remedy. Goes Dys-
pepsia Cure, taken afte. meals, will enable
the most confirmed dyspeptic to eat any
thing he chooses without any distressing
effects. 1t is a blessing to all who are
troubled with diseases pertaining to the
stomach and bowels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

COAL am now selling coal at 10
cents per bushel at my coal banks in
South Rock Island, or IS 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, 1876-03-20
Strong Language, for Church Mt m
Der to Use.

Strong Language, for Church Mt m
Der to Use.
City Clerk Cooke this morning stated to
an ARGUS reporter in regard to the rumor
that his books were in a muddle, that 1T
d-n lie." This is rather strong language
for good church member to use, and
shows that Mr. Cooke is quite in earnest.
But, can he deny that, ever since last
spring, June we believed, there has been
difference OF $2l 600 between his record
of city orders outstanding and his ledger
account, and that he had to call in the
finance com mittee to strengthen the matter
up and make the books balance? We think
not, and ifhe continues TO insist that the
rumor is ''d-n lie" he can have the
name of our informant
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

1t is perfectly astonishing to hear of the
cures that Frelighs Remedy is effecting in
all parts of the country. There is NO
rheumatic ailment but what succumbs to
it. 1t is sold BY druggists generally, and
prepared by s. 0. A Murphy, wholesale
druggist. 81 Barclay ST., N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Collie is severe and distressing pain 10
the bowels, caused by indigestion, taking
cold, generating of gases in the alimentary
canal, eating unripe fruit This is readily
cured by 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, 1876-03-20
Personal.

Maj. j. Nj. Beardsley returned home
from Chicago on Saturday evening.
Miss Davenport has returned to hel
place in the circuit clerks Office after sew
eral weeks absence on a visit to her HON,
in Cambridge.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

REMovED.-M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. he
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises,
etc. 3-9-d6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

The original Ulster oyercoat was in
vented at Valley Forge. It consisted of
a bed-blanket, with holes to put the arms
through, and mules halter for belt,
Washington was manly form, aud he
never looked SO inspiring as when he wore
his simple garment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and 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, 1876-03-20

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, 1876-03-20
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated hv thermometer:
Z A. M. II o'above zero 10 N IS above zero
9 A. N. - 3P. NJ. 20
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

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, 1876-03-20
DIED.

RUGE.-In Milan, at O'Clock on Monday morn
ing March 10th, 1876, William Charles, of Will
lam A. F. and Dorothea Ruge, aged nearly years.
Funeral on Wednesday forenoon at 10 O'Clock.
Friends are invited
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid lightning cures all nervous pains

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, 1876-03-20
CITY.
New styles of cassimeres at Wivilrs.

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, 1876-03-20
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best in the world. The iuven or hiss used this
SPLENDID Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, aud no injury to his health; proof hat ii 10
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints remedies the Ill effects Of bad dyes leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied at BATCHLoR'S Wig Fac
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at The ARGUS OFFcE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTONE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL!
- Always soft nd ready for use without dish
and give more elegant and lasting ustre. than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed On delicate carpet without soiling it, Manu-
featured only by B. +. BROWN & co, Boston,
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Staple and fancy dry goods cheap at Il
&. Wivill 4 Co.'S. 20d2t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

Messrs S. T. Cook, city clerk. and G..
IL. Stoddard. city engineer, to whom was
referred the accounts of the cost of the
reconstruction of the water works, and
by them submitted to the city council,
aud again referred to the water comis
sioDs, has been approved by them. The
nett cost of reconstruction foots Cup &c.,
674, 54.-Gazette.
According to the official report made
by Mr.. s. F. Cooke, city clerk, February
LIST, the cost was as follows:
Water Works construction account. Sic 74s. o.
Paid Cowel & Co, for sinking pipes. 9,s3s Fl
$a6, $50 Is
To this should be added nearly all the
street work ($9, 962.) done last year. Also
whatever Cowell & Go. may recover on
the suit they now have pending against the
city. 1t pretty certain that the cost to the
people of this city, of the incompetence
exhibited in the construction of the works,
will be between $40 600 and $4,000, Mr..
&. FL. Stoddard's figures to the contrary
Notwithstanding, Anything the matter
with the city clerks books? February lst
he reported that the bill already amount.
ed to $26.5So.l3. And now the water
board ring set Stoddard at work on the
books and he reports (in order to help the
incompetent water board out of theil
laundering work. $l6,674.54, That's two
thin-or else it convicts Mr.. Cooke of in.
abelity to keep his books properly,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
ASTHMA.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
| and Propretors of DR.. R. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief which is undoubtedly the best
asthma remedy yet discovered. IN SLANT RE-
LIEF Is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes of
three sizes, which retail for 25 cents, so cents and
81. Persons renting retail price will have tina
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. $1.75; $3.50 and $500; gross price, SIS
1856; $72. ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO.,
Rome, n. Y.
For sale in Rock Island By John Bengston, Emf
Keher. and f. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
CHICAGO, aocK ISLAND Z PACIFIC B. q

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At s. 20 q. m. ;4:15 p, m. and 600 p. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $3.50 q m. 9:55 q. m, and $40 p. Train
arrive from the east az above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA b RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO The EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern e. d 90 a. m. Mail & Ex 1:10p, m.
Mail & ES. 1.45 p. m. Western Ex. 900 p. m
WAY Freight $3.50 a. IN. Way Freight 3:25 p m
Through FL. 500 p. IN. Through Fit. 400 a. m
The 900 a. IN, train makes close connection al
Galva with c B & Q, for Monmouth, Bushnell, &c
also at Peoria with & j, for Jacksonville Spring
field. st Louis and all points south and southwest
arriving In st Louis at 700 p m
The AS train makes close connection at Galvs
with C b & @ r X, for Galesburgh and Burlington
also at Peoria with T w &W .,IB&W w, and Illinoi,
Midland for points east and southeast,
J. X. billiard, Receiver.
jas. " MAHoNEY, Genl. Tk't. Agt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20
ROCKFORD. socE ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS B. E.

GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At $40 a. m. and $3.50 p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At o 20 a m. daily and s AS =. IN.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 8 30 a. m. and $40 p. IN.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 900 q. m. and & 100 p. IN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-20

At every great exhibition during the past 40 years
Beware o. limitations, the country lie full of Them
See that DIXON is on the package.
T The great labor question solved by Dixon's
For sale by Henry Darts Sons Wholesale Gro
cere, Rock Island
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23
EScObedO.

The General Escobefo who was
captured by the soldiers of Porfirio
Diaz a few days ago, and shot. is the
same who captured and shot Maxi
millian at Queretero in 1867. At the
time, MinisterCanpbell was instructed
by our government To intercede for
the life of the ex-Emperor, and the
request might have been granted but
for the stubborn refusal of Escobedo
to give up his prisoner. Shortly after,
Escobedo made his famous speech at
dinner party. in which he referred
to the impudent demand of the
Americans, and threatened to move
his army across the Rio Grande up to
Washington, Philadelphia and New
York, "and them" said he, " instead
of begging for the life of the emperor,
they will have all they can do to take
care of their own.n Escobedo was
famous for his loyalty to Lerdo, his
excessive brutality and his immense
ears.-N. O. Republican.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23

The Returning Board of Louisiana
has declared the success of the Repub-
lican electors of that Safe. This result
Was reached by throwing ont the
votes of parishes in which the intimi-
dation of large numbers of voters and
the perpetration of gross frauds were
proved in the plainest manner. Such
rejection in our opinion was exactly
proper, and we are sure that the pub
lie sentiment of the country will APP
prove it. If the board itself perpe-
trated any frauds, aud the fact can be
proved, of course the result of their
deliberations will not be- accepted
with confidence but there is abso-
lutely no evidence of such tiickery,
aud the charges to that effect rest
only upon the assumptions of Demo-
Gratis whose approval of the atrocities
by which Tilden tried to carry the
State makes them unworthy of conf
deuce. Philadelphia BHlIeha.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23

Such paragraphs as tho following,
clipped from a recent number of the
Cincinnati Gasette, should produce a
wholesome effect on the public mind,
and especially here in Louisiana,
where so many people are of the opin-
ion that the uncertainty of the politi-
cal situation is prostrating the busi-
ness of the country:
The premium on gold fell in New
York, yesterday, TO 7s. On the seventh
day of November, the day of the pres
idential election, it was l05. Its course
since has been steadily downward.
This shows how little stock the capi-
talists of the country take in the brag
and bluster of politicians who predict
trouble in inaugurating President,
and talk about war as remedy for
their disappointment.
The balance of trade is now decid-
edly in favor of this country; our ex-
ports are large and increasing, and
there is splendid opportunity to
push business successfully aud profit
ably. The election is over; the man
legally entitled to the Office of Presi-
dent will be inaugurated, and the
time has come for the people to turn
their attention to business. If this
shall be done, the disappointed aspi.
rants for Office, which number half a
million or more, and the betting fra.
ternity, will soon cease their jabber
and We shall have peace and pros.
perity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23
NUMBER I6.

A destructive fire occurred at Little
Rock, Ark, burning a number of
valuable buildings. Several persons
were injured by falling walls.
The Jefferson School. St. Paul,
burned duriug the night. The tea
ehers and 300 pupils narrowly escaped,
losing nearly all their clothing.
The Italian Parliamentary COM
mittee on revision of the penal code
have unanimously voted to report in
favor of abolishing the death penalty.
The relations of Spain and the
Vatican are not very friendly, prin-
cipaliy in consequence of the dispute
relative to the Italian Church in
| Madrid.
The barks Huddersfeld and Kelly
collided off the English coast, sinking
the former and drowning fifteen per-
sons. The Kelly was abandoned leak
ing badly.
An Arrapahoe Indian was found
guilty of murder in the first degree,
in the District Court at Fort Smith.
Ark. Seventeen other murderers are
| to be tried.
The freight war among the leading
railroads centering in New York has
been compromised, and an under
standing will also be reached upon
passenger rates.
The property of firm of faro bank
ersin San Francisco was seized at the
instance of firm of legitimate bank
ers whose cashier embezzled money
and lost it in gambling.
In New York city Julia Deems,
whose drunken husband drove her
into the street to beg, WAS found with
her dead baby in her arms. It had
frozen to odeath during her wanderings.
The ten year old son of a New Or
| leans furniture cart driver was thrown
from his fathers cart by the mule run
ming away, and a wheel passed over
the boys head, infiicting mortal inju-
ries.
Jerry Born and another colored
man named Jim had difficulty on
the steamer James Howard aud Born
received a fatal shot in the right eye.
THE man who did the shooting
escaped.
A New York broker, Ed. Condit,
has been identified as the man who,
some months ago, sent bogus dis
patch signed in the name of Rev. DIR.
Deems, announcing Commodore Van
derbilt's death. Condit is under ar
rest.
Mr.. Meriqne, president ofthe Union
Credit Bank of Brussels, embezzleti
.000. 900 francs which he lost in finaf-
cial operations, and fed. The mana
ger of the bank, who was also impli-
Gated, made an unsuccessful attempt
to commit suicide.
The political situation in Denmark
is critical, bitter differences existing
relative to financial questions. The
radical majority in the Rigsdad advo-
cate the resistance of tax collection,
by force if necessary. The King is
urged to dissolve the Rigsdad.
In consequence of the refusal of
the Basque provinces of Spain to pay
l0, 500, 900 reals demanded from them
for the maintenance of the army of
occupation, the treasury of the pro-
yincial dePutation was seized by Gem
eral Quesada's order, when it was
found to be empty.
The provinces of New Zealand have
been consolidated into one colony.
A severe storm in the Northern por-
tion of the country caused great dam
age. Twelve French Communists es-
capped from Noumea in a steam launch
but war vessel overlook them. Ten
were recaptured the other two
jumped overheard and drowned.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23

B St. Joseph Journal A house
containing about ten bales of cottou
in the seed was destroyed by fire on
the Mound place.
E Lake Charles Echo: It now
appears reasonably certain that our
railroad from Houston TO New Or
leans will be built next, year.
U West Felicia,m Sentiael: Mr.
j. B. McGehee was severely though
not seriously injured by being strnck
with bale of cotton thrown from a
five tier pile on the cars, at the Bayou
Sara depot.
Eg Morehonse Clarion: On Novem,
ber 80 Cato Robinson, a cniored man
living on the plantation of j. t. Cason,
locked two of his children up in his
cabin aud meandered off somewhere.
ashes, and his little children burned to
death.
E St. landry Enter prise: The
Aate Grand jury found u true bill
againsts = party fer stealing, bob
tailed speckled rooster, one wing
cropped, valued at 25 cents" Prisoner
plead guilty and went to Jail to finish
Boarding ont ON the parish the value
that valuable cock.
Cg Thibodaux Sentinel, Dec. I6 {:
Moses Thompson, a negro charged
with heinous assault upon white
womon, some three miles above Thib-
odaux, was tried before jury and
found guilty. Judge Beattie will pass
sentence upon him this morning.
Mr.. Thiberge, who has been in onr
parish prison for l2 months, and
whose sentence was commnted by Gov.
Kellogg, will be set at liberty this
morning.
B~ Morgan City Register: We are
told that the ST. Mary Herald. pub
lisfed at Franklin, this parish, has
suspended .--- A detachment of
troops, numbering 140 men. passed
through here Tuesday for Brownsville,
Texas. They went on steamer Harris,
Morgan line, Engine No. II ran in
to the rear end of a freight train the
other morning during the dense fog,
but did no damage except to break
the head light.
II Richland Beacon We learn
that son of Mr. Richard ]sell, resia
ing o few miles north of Rayville,
while attempting to draw a loaded
gun throunh the fence, shot himself,
the load passing through, or carrying
away portion of the lower jaw, max
ing a flightfui and perhaps fatal
wound. Last week Mr.. Conner of
Morehouse parish was fired upon by
an assassin concealed about his horse-
lot, but fortunately escaped injury.
II st. james Sentinel, Dec. l6;
Last Sunday night a colored man
named Ursin, employed in the sugar
house of Messrs. Gauier Bros. in the
fifth ward of this parish, while care
lessly working around the cane rollers,
got his hand accidentally caught be-
tween them and but for the timely
assistance of some of the workmen
who Glanced to be near, would prob
ably have lost his life. He was not
released until his left hand and wrist
were badly crushed aud some of the
fingers of his right hand slightly in
iured, rending amputation necessary.
Ursin is doing we'll, and will probably
remember to his dying day that
whiskey is not the kind of stimulant
a man needs in running machinery,
s@Ng4 ~ 3
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23
DoNALDsoNvnLE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER

tempted swindle. But it is not likely
to prove embarrassing..a and Mr.. Grover
is likely to hear of it in q very un-
pleasant way when the knocks at the
door of the Senate::for admission.
In the course ofyesterday's proceed
ings in the House, General Garfield
INDUCED in some "reminiscences which
would have proved confusing to any
intelligence outside the order of the
pacbydermata. He showedathat on
the opening day of Congress, 1875, Mr.
Randall held views precisely the OPP
posite of those which he now enun-
ciates relative to the rules of the
House and indirectly involving the
twenty y-second joint rule. But no
one was surprised who remembered
with what an air of infallibility he
contended that the service. of any one
fit to represent constituency in the
national Congress was richly worth
81 500, when he was struggling for his
share of the back salary swag and
then with what emphasis he declares
three years later that $4,500 was
ample compensation for any member
of Congress, when he had his heart
set on economy and the Speakers
chair. The substance of the Presi-
dents late conversation with an
agent of the Associated Press, which
has thrown the whole Democratic
party save the actual ex-Confederate
element, into such IL paroxysm ofrage,
is to effect that Mr.. Hewitt abused
his confidence and imputed sentiments
to him that he never expressed; that
Mr.. Wade Hampton had been guilty
of a gross impertinence in presuming
to dictate his duty to him that he
told Messrs. Hewitt and Randolph SO
when they came to prefer Mr.. Hainp-
toms request that the troops be with
drawn from Columbia. He also said
that he was confident that had there
been no intimidation, six and perhaps
seven, of the late rebel States would
have gone for Hayes and that he
considered him honestly elected.
1t is reported that all save three of
the Judiciary Committee voted to ad-
init the Representative of Colorado,
to his seat. When the House is not
in session the Democratic members
are holding caucusses and the South
ern wing of the party is giving great
offense in certain quarters, by it's
moderate councils. Indeed more than
one ardent Tilden reformer has be-
come exasperated over their luke
warmness and they have been re-
peatedly charged with preferring
Hayes to the great Reformer; and it
is true that some of the Northern lea
ders are getting nervous over the dis
inclination of the South to take up
arms in his behalf.
Cold, severely cold weather struck
us Saturday night, closing the Poto-
mac to navigation and bringing ter
rible suffering to many worthy
family, without food and almost shell
terless.
The number of enforced idlers was
probably never larger in this District
than now; and the vast majority of
residents of Washington, though liv-
ing we'll and comfortably from moder-
ate government salaries, are poor, as
compared with like number in our
commercial and manufacturing cities,
and poorly prepared to support this
army of unemployed for three months.
SENTINEL.
--@-D0@-e--
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23

Transient advertisements 81 90 per square
Grst insertion; each subsequent insertion,
rs cents.
All official notices 81 90 per square each
publication.
Editorial notices-iR local columns, 20
esRts per line.
Brief communications upon subjects of
Pablfe interest solicited.
Ne atteR ton paid to anonymous letters.
Phs editor is not responsible for the views
Of correspondents
Address: CHIEF. DonaIdeonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1876-12-23
AGENTS FOR THE CHIEF.

AGENTS FOR THE CHIEF.
AsCENsION PARISH.
Wm. G. Wilkinson, Donaldsonviife, La.
Dr. John Dominique, DominiqueNs Landing
j. p. Hebert, New River.
Alex. Meyers, Manchac and Port Vincent.
ELSEwHERE.
j. Curtis Waldo, New Orleans, La.
see..P Rowell & Co., New York.
Rowell g. Chesman, st. Louis, Missouri.
G. A. Cook & Co., Chicago, Illinois.
Bates g. Locke, New York.