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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Atkinson Trail. Wreckers.

Sheriff Vannice has now confined in
Jail two men who, it seems, have coz
fessed the crime of wrecking the midnight
express train on the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific railroad, at Atkinson, a few
weeks since. Their names are Ham. Sam
mons and Bruce Howell both of that
place, the former being brother OF Tim,
Sammons, who, it will be remembered, used
to clerk in the post Office at this place. They
claim, so we understand, that Gen. Ogden,
who was confined in Jail land through
whose efforts in connection with his broth
er Bailey, these chaps were arrested) in
duced them to do it, with the understand
mg that he would plumber the train anu
divide the spoils. But as to whether there
is any truth to this or not, it will probably
be developed during the trial, which will
come up at the coming October session Of
| our circuit court Cambridge Chronicle,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Mr.. W. l. Reed, the lumber dealer, just
below the Central Presbyterian church,
received dispatch this forenoon which
announced the sad news that Mr.. Chas.
E. Brooks, his partner in the lumber
business in Orion, had died suddenly this
morning, aud asking Mr.. Reed to come
out Immediately. No particulars were
given as to the cause of the death. Mr.
Brooks formerly lived in Boston, Mass,
and had rot been west very long. He
was in this city last Monday and was APP
parently perfectly healthy. Mr.. Reed
left for Orion on the afternoon Peoria
train.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Democratic Meeting.

The Democrats of Bowling township
will hold meeting at the Keller school
house on next Wednesday evening, at
which Messrs. O'Mara and Lundy are ex-
pected to speak.
The Tilden men of Rural township will
also have grand rally at the town hall
there on Saturday evening, the 30th. P.
I. McElherne, Esq. of this city, and
probably some of the Democratic candi-
dates for county Offices, will discuss the
questions of the day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Vermont--Bettsr and Better.

Just the facts in relation to Vermont
are that
As compared with the 1872 the Re-
publicans gain 1859 votes, the Democrats
4, 422, and the Republican majority is re-
duced from IS, 1888 to 23,527. The aver
age Republican majority since 1868 has
been 25,237. The Republicans add AIS
votes to their highest vote previously re.
corded lin 1869; the Democrats. 4.422.
IF this is not doing we'll for state over
whelmingly Republican, then we know
not what we'll doing is.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

DEFICIENT NUTRITION produces anamia
or poverty of the blood arising from i'm
perfect or chronic disease, and is not con-
fined to any particular class of life or sex.
People who suffer from hemorrhage, and
females who menstruate excessively are
among the chief sufferers. Analysis of
the blood reveals according to the dura-
ton Of the sickness) marked deficiency
in the red corpuscles with probably di-
intuition of fbrine and poverty of al
bumen in the liquor sangulnis. To effect
cure, proper attention must be paid to
diet, and the promoting OF the natural
secretions of the alimontary canal by the
use of stimulant tonic is an absolute
necessity Such a tonic stimulant has
been discovered and is found in the HOME
STOMACH BITTERs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Circuit Court.

The jury in the Johnson-Raferty-Dinen
assault case, after being out half an hour
brought IN a verdict of mot guilty"
The Indictment against Harrington, who
was in the same row, will probably be
nole pressed.
The B. H. Kimball habeds corpus case
was being argued by E. d. Sweeney, for
Kimball, and Oliver Olsen, for A. F.
Cutter. when this paper went to press.
The trial of Emma Bliss, for grand
larceny, comes up next.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
THE GRAND UNION, OF New YoRK-

THE GRAND UNION, OF New YoRK-
Attention is directed to the card Of Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central
Depot, New York This hotel is one oi
the largest and most popular Of the New
York CITY first class hotels It's So con-
venienJy located to the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense Of carriage and
baggage expressage is saved its guests
An indlsputable Recommendation Of ti4is
house is the fact that guests who stop
there once become regular patrons there
after. Persons contemplating visiting or
passing through New York, or to attend
the centennial, will do we'll to give the
Grand Union trial. The Grand Union
supplies every advantage afforded by a
first class hotel, while the rates of charges
are moderate, being suited to the strin.
gency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
The Qsterberg Organs.

1t was to be expected that the Oster-
berg, Skinem d Co. organs in Davenport
and Rock Island would attempt to keep
the people in the dark in regard to the
played-out and kicked out managers, but
they will soon have an opportunity to say
that The ARGUS has been correct from
the beginning. Their toadyiug to the
impecupious adventurer and his man Fri
day are nearly ended. They can afford to
tell the truth about them when the pap
is jerked out Of their mouths.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Another Card--Ben Stemple Rises and
Explains.
To the Editors of The Argus.

To the Editors Of The Argus.
In regard to the item in this morning S
Union relating to John Atkinson and n.y.
self, concerning the Westphal burglary, |
admit that ! first informed John Akin
son of the circumstances in the ally at
Gust Stengel's saloon, but Jack did not
tumble" to what was up. | called him
out TO one side and asked him what he
thought Of id scheme of robbery and
putting out of the way couple of IS years
old, He said it was terrible, and if be was
in my place he would give it up to e.
W. Halves, city marshal, but / had al
ready given it up" to him month before
that, and always would give up jobs like
that ii it was in my power to prevent them
from being DONE Atkinson meyer over
heard me telling anybody about the case.
B. T. STEMPLE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
4 Conundru1a for Schurz.

A German farmer in Indiana, after
hearing one of Sehurz speeches, put the
following question to him:
Would you, after hen had been sit
ting on the eggs until they had become
rotten, effect change for the better by
putting q new ben on the rotten eggs?';
Schurz' answer will be published in
pamphlet form.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

HARPER HOUSE BARBER AND BATH
Rooms SOW open. Everything neat, clean
aud first class. Best attention given.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Hot and cold
Baths. Keen razors and a clean shave
Hair cutting, shampooning. ETC. Patron
age respectfully solicited.
.9.lldtf. RICHMOND TERRELL, Prop'r.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
George Skinner General Manager


The Union says when Mr.. Skinner re
turns he will get his clothes And the
Gazette says "Mr. Dixon will undoubtedly
receive his pay upon delivery of the goods,
either by express or otherwise" when"
he returns, is good Probably that's
about the the time Alf Baughman, the
poor express wagon driver, will get pay
for hauling Old Skins baggage to the
cars! And, may be, a0ltea he returns to
Paducah and Louisville he will pay few
bills for rent, board, groceries, milk, wash
ing barbering ETC., ETC.. There are several
people down there who know George
Skinner, general manager" fully as
Intimately as they wish to- He is a
coarse, profane, vindictive, corrupt and
incompetent creature who has helped the
old Rockford sink out of sight about
100000 since he has been connected with
it. More about him, by and by.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Why suffer with Rheumatism, when
Freigh's Remedy has never yet failed to
cure the most aggravated case. Hundreds
of testimonials frow clergymen and pro-
minent business firms attest this fact.
Prince one dollar per bottle of S. Q. 4.
Murphy, 81 Barclay-st., n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

THE ONLY REMEDY.-Those who suf-
fer from foul breath are open to the charge
of carelessness. 1t is an offense that can
be speedily abated, as a single bottle Of
the fragrant Sozodont will Enthusiastically
accomplish the work. No toilet table
should be without it, 1t will preserve and
keep the teeth white. and the breath pure
and sweet. Spalding's Glue, who would
be without it?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

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
uessing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lightiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell Il Co Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
NERVOUS DEHILIUY.

A depressed, irritable state of nlir,ds
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling;
no energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory. often with de-
biiitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests discha ea dispels
the mental gloom and despondene. M rejuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perectly harm
less and alwayseffcient. Price IS, for package
of five boxes and alarge e. vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases 81 per single
box. sSold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MAsNCINE CO.
No. sea BROADWAY, II. Y.
~ See large advertisements
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

I,.ro may Marry, who not; WHY.
Ihc.,l important questions amswered'in
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE.
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 ct. by mail. Address 81 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Macready, the great actor, said that on
of the most disagreeable features of theat-
rical life was the necessity of an hour or
so spent In washing off stage paint every
night If he had used B. 7. Babbitt's
Best Soap, the result would have been
accomplished in a very few minutes.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

The members Of the St. Joseph's
Catholic church are making arrange
ments for a grand fair and festival to be
held in Darts Hall, on October 1st, ID,
Sd and 4th, to which the public generally
are invited. A pleasant time may be ex-
pected by all who attend.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

The queen of base burners. the Victoria
was awarded the first premium at the
Davenport fair, over all soft coal COMPETE
tors and fully carries out their decision,
in being the largest heater, the most
economical on fuel, and entirely free from
the escape of gas, or smell of tar in the
room, besides being handsome in design
and finely finished. 1t is for sale only by
David Don, No Is West Illinois street,
II. |. diff.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
POLICE CASES.
Before Justice Hayden,

Last evening fight occurred en- the
Ievee between Ed. Mulligan, working at
the Buford plow factory, and Ed Cheill,
a blacksmith, working for Geo. Langdell.
Cheill was pretty badly bruised up. Both
men were drunk. They were arrested
and jailed by Policemen Rogers and
Metsch, and this morning were fined So
each and costs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. 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, 1876-09-21

FOUND AT LAST, is the universal cry
of countless suffers who have been FORUM
ate enough to give the worlds great cough
remedy DIR, Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds, a trial.
The American people have been hum
bugged long enough with quack nostrums
and worthless preparations that are daily
flooding the country and they now demand
a change. In Dr. Kings New Discovery.
the true remedy is found at last. No one
need suffer longer with Coughs, Colds,
Asthma and Bronchitis, as a single trial
will convince them. For sale by all drug.
gists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoui's
Medicated Compiection Powder. 1t
imparts to the skiG beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and aIlays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoui, StLouis, Mo-, and by +.
Breunert, Emil kohler, c. Speidel, and
Benser 4 Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Lamenesss, or stiffness Of the joints, and
soreness of the flesh. is relieved at once by
freely using Renne's Pain Killing Magic
Oil, and hundreds of families keep this
Magic Oil for their family doctor. and find
it all they need. Try it. Buy it where
you usually trade.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

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, 1876-09-21
Personal.

Lucian Adams leaves for the east to.
night.
Mr. &. Staples, of West Liberty, agent
for Johnson's Encyclopedias, is in this
city for day or two
j. V. Mahoney, Esq. general passenger
and ticket agent for the Peoria & Rock
Island Railway, leaves for the centennial
and the east to -morrow.
Mr.. John Warner, president of the
street railroad company, has returned from
his late business trip to Colorado. He
notes wonderful improvements in the
country about the Rocky mountains; towns
springiag up into life and activity and
farms improved everywhere
Louis Kramer, of Sioux City, Iowa,
brother of Lawrence Kramer, foreman of
THE ARGUS press rooms, has returned
from the centennial, and is stopping for
few days with his father and mother in
this city, before he returns to his work, as
a book binder, in Sioux City.
f. j. Pollard, for the past eight months
general travelling agent for the poor old
Rockford road, after holding out as long as
he was able under the tyranical rule of
Skinem 4 Co., this morning rendered his
resignation. Mr.. Pollard was one of the
oldest men on the road, having run a
train between here and Sterling for FIVE
years. Skinner & Co. baye managed to
displace nearly all the old and reliable
employees, many of whom will probably
be offered situations rs soon as the new
management comes on.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

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, aid
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
The weather--To Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
IA M 63 above zero 10 roe above zero
A M. roe " p. NJ. TSo
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
CII1.
Fluid Lightning cures Sick Headache.

Browning, steam coils, and radiators,
gas fixtures, etc., rebronzed and made to
look as good as new. Call and see sam
Piles of work at Thos. Yates, No, l7l2,
First Avenue. 19d6t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Stop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
A Reconnaissance OF the olden Time.
To the Editors OF The Argus

A hen1inIscence OF the OIden Times
To the Editors Of The Argus.
Many, many hears ago a Mr.. Hosmer
from western New York, came here on a
)ecturinG tour. He was a man Of consid-
cradle, if not high literary culture, aud
over the nom de plume o. the Bard of
of Avon" had more than a local reputa-
ton as 4 poet. y bakers dozen comprised
the audience as embed to hear him. He
looked unutterably disguised. descended
from the stage, and with rapid stride made
bis way to the old Rock Island, got glori-
ously tight, and penned the following:
How is it for HIGH.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

When God Almighty made this earth,
From prairie land to highland,
In mere derision. fun. and mlrth
He made this place-Rock Island,
IL.
Hell is town too good to hold
Its foolish, stupid people;
Week days they rob the poor of gold,
And Sundays hug the steeple.
Ill
Half monkey and halfma are they,
And well do wise men know it.
To fools and quacks all homage pay,
But treat with scorn the poet.
"
When darkness gathers over hell,
From prairie land to highland
The devil will sell ont. and dwell
Forever in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
and free for all II was a jolly day for

and free for all. 1t was jolly day for
everybody, and greatly enjoyed by all.
1t is beautiful country around Taylor
Ridge. Mr.. Taylor is a very large land
holder, owning several fine farms, land hav-
ing an elegant and substantial residence.
The home of VIM Little, too, is one of the
most elegant in the region, and from his
front rorch and gardens there is the finest
panorama in that vicinity, overlooking
rich farms and a wide country, even to
Presumption. The new railroad runs
through the richest farming region in Hi
nois.
And now word or two about the road:
No better piece of railroad was ever built
in the United States. The grades are
very light-the sharpest being only So
feet,iust at the summit at Turkey Hollow,
and the average very light indeed. All
the heavy grades are going out, and there
is nothing to hinder an ordinary loco
motive from hauling 40 cars of coal from
Richland Grove, except the heavy grade
on the old road on this side of Rock river
The new road has the finest road bed in
the country, and is thickly covered with
oak and cedar ties-so thick
as to leave only room for tamping in the
ballast. The rails are steel, and very heavy,
and the track is laid in the most careful
and skillful manner The road is balasted
with excellent gravel, a magnificent bed of
which is found below Milan, and which
will be used for the whole road The road
is being fenced as built, on all the
heavy grades-and the bitches are wide
and deep. making it the finest piece of road
in Illinois.
Tx next station is four miles distant
across Mill creek. and the work is nearly
done to that point, and the cars will soon
reach there The station is in the town CT
Edgington, but adjoining the corners Of
Bowling and Edgington in this county,
and Perryton, in Mercer county. The
work on the balance Of the line, through
Preempton and Richland Grove, is being
rapidly completed, and cars will run to
Richland Grove before winter
The trip yesterday was an informal one
though we believe several more persons
were invited than were at the depot OF
time, but the train could not wait for any
body-those who were on time were al
right; those who were not got left. " her
the road is done to Waueh's mills it i:
quite likely that there will be basket
picnic or something of that sort.
A dozen or fifteen more cars of stock are
expected in from Taylor Ridge this eve.
ming, and as many more are waiting at the
next station.
Messrs. Reynolds. Saulpaugh & Co., arc
the contractors and are doing a splendid
job.
This city will be much benefited by
the new road.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier. and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Benser & Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
Great Reduction in Centennial Ticket
Rates

In accordance with the resolution pass
ed at the General Ticket Agents Cen
vention at New York, the Peoria and
Rock Island Railway has reduced the
fares to the following figures: Philadel
phia and return, $3.50; New York and
return, $500. Tickets good for sixty
(6O) days from date Of purchase.
j. V. MAHONEY, Gen'l Tk't. A'gt,
j. II. billiard, Receiver l5tf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21

Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA d ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
CHICAGO, soc1 ISLAND d PACIFIC B. 3.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
Ats.20a m.;4:3O D. m. ; and 1000 p. m. Trains
arrive from west Ne above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE,
Al 6:25 q. m; 9:55 q. m, and 500 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-01
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

SAN FRANCISCO SULPHUR MIsso COMPANY.
4 OCATloN Of principal place Of business,
1/san Francisco, California Location Of
works, Humboldt county. Nevada
NOTICE IL hereby given, that at q meeting
Of the Board of Directors, held on the 18th
day OF November, 1876; an assessment mo.
~ OF Ten Cents per share was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation, payable i'm
nedintely, in United States gold coin. to the
Secretary, a; he Office of the company, 1913
Montgomery street, Room Is Sale DEPOSIT
Building, San Francisco. California.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 2Uih day
Of December, 1876, will be delinque ut
and advertised for sale ct public
auction. and unless payment IL made before.
will be sold on "Wednesday, the 10th day Of
january, 1877. to pay tle delinquent assess.
meIt, together with costs Of advertising and
expenses Of sale.
By order OF the Board OF Directors.
JOS. ROktRTS, JR Secretary.
Oh1ce-- 32s Montgomery street, Room IL,
Safe Deposit Building, san Francisco. Cali
ionia. noyl3-td