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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
An Unhappy Organ

Nothing can exceed the great sorrow OF
the water board ring organ because it did
not get hold of Swann's confession and
have chance to publish it first. The
aforesaid water board ring organ whined
and howled through full, column, yester-
day, because The ARGUS published the
confession first. That was no uncommon
thing for THE ARGUS to dot was only
common occasion. The ARGUS does
such things almost every day, and compels
the water board ring organ to ''play second
fdole." We were greatly amused at the
bowling of the water board ring organ,
yesterday, but we supposed it would dry
up its tears if said nothing to provoke
it. Its grief was poignant, and to-day
it gets up in the morning and commences
the same old howl.
At the request of officers we withheld
Swans confession one day in order to
give them chance to catch Gipsey Jack.
The water board ring organ seems to
think that if the confession had been pub
lished one day earlier Beveridge would
not have pardoned Swami. The water
board ring organ is silly. The pardon was
signed before it was possible for Beveridge
to have seen the publication had we pub
hshed it as soon as received. What is
there in the confession that would have
deferred Beveridae from pardoning the
fellow? Not aword. He had admitted
publicly 10 court that he stole the horse,
does he admit anything more in his con
fession-or anything that was not already
known and could not have been proven
No. What difference, then, would it have
made with Beveridge if SWANS mother
had carried his confession along with the
letters of Robinson, Spencer, Sweeney
Laney and others? None at ALL She
did carry with her and show to Beverley
evidence that he had admitted his guilt
The organ of the water board ring il
stupid and silly to utter such stuff as i
has on this subject,
i Swami was pardoned because his Metho
dist friends appealed to our Methods
governor to pardon him. If they hadn'
made the appeal he would not have beef
par1oned, That's all there is of the case
The unhappiness of the organ of tn
water board ring is caused by its inabilit.
to make the first publication of that con
fession. 1t has been obliged to play secou'
fiddle on Mrs. Nelson's first confession; o.
her second confession; on the colore,
church scandal; on the Peoria k. R. acci
dent; on Swann's confession, and on
hundred other items of important news
and it boo-hoos about it, to the annoyanc
of all in its neighborhood. 1t has vainl
| tried, for months, to find some item Q
news which it could publish 10 advance G
, THE ARGUS, and it just breaks down in
blubber and boo-hoo because it can't.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

A horse belonging to Steve Gormley and
attached to coal cart, used in hauling
Cleveland coal, while standing tied in the
rear of PERKINS, coal Office, this morning, be-
came frightened and breaking his halter
started ON run up East Eagle street, and
across Market Square. The horse took to
the sidewalk at the Young America, and
il doing so the lett wheel of the cart
caught on several hitching posts, breaking
them of. He continued on the sidewalk,
barely grazing several show windo rs, until
in attempting to turn the corner at Car
gills grocery the cart was upset, and so
was the horse, the latter rolling over two
or three times. He was then caught, and
Gu examination found to be uninjured.
The damage to the cart and harness is
slight. This is not the first time Steve's
horse has runaway, but it will probably be
the last time that he will break halter, as
it is said that Steve has purchased log
chain to tie him with in the future.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Lighting the Public Buildings.

Supervisors Kerr, Smith of Moline, and
Krell have ordered lamss-3 for the
sheriff's house. and each for the county
and circuit clerks. Sup'r. Jacobs, Of
Coal Valley, is agent for these lamps and
he has ordered them from Philadelphia.
They are to cost SIS each, delivered. With
these they will try the experiment of
economizing in bills for light. Gas will still
be used in the criminal department OF the
Jail building, and in the court house.
Should the experiment with lamps be
satisfactory it is probable that gas will be
dispensed with altogether.
Taking into consideration the cost of
lamps, the expense of oil filters, the ex-
pense of trimming and lighting, and the
extra risk of fire, we do not think the
change desirable one, and believe that
the lamps will soon be thrown away
Everybody's gas bills for November and
December were large-larger this year
| than usual, because of the short and dark
days. Gas had to be used in this Office
generally from p. M, every day; and no
work could be done befork a. H., with
out gas But the short days are gone, and
from this to next November very little
artificial light will be needed. If people
who find fault with their gas bills would
keep an account of the hours they burn it
and the number Of burners, they would
not be quite as censorious. And if they
would throw away their old, WORKOUT iron
burners that blow off more gas than they
burn, and put on new lava tipped
turner's, of smaller size, they would find &
saving in their gas bills. All tht
gas that goes through the metel
has to be paid fort is measured ant
the amount counted and marked by thu
meter, and if people have leaky gas fix
lures and old blowy burners they pay fo
what does them no good, and it is thei
fault-not that of the gas company.
Lamps are cheaper than gas -nobod
disputes that; but with economy in usin
gas, and taking into account its create
convenience and safety, it is better to pa
/ a little more and take gas.
/ The price of gas, also,is very high here
higher than it would be if We had twice tn
, number Of consumers. We do not believ
our gas company now has as many as 80
consumers probably not more than 20(
| 1t costs very nearly as much TO make ga
, for 200 consumers as it does for 1000.
our peoi all used gas, or if there wer
: 900 gas takers, the price per thousan
4 could be greatly reduced.
But, it won't cost more than fifty or on
= hundred dollars to try the lamps, and the
= comparing the same months in two differ
t ent years with each other we can tell whic
f costs the least money,-couating nothin
a for the extra risk of fire.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
The Independent State Ticket.

According to the Chicago Journal, Mr.,
Steward, of Kendall county, the candidate
for governor, is very rich mana manu-
facturer of agricultural implements; Mr..
Pickerell, of Macon, the candidate for lieut..
governor, is "a Republican backslider," a
very rich man, the well-known short-horn
cattle breeder; DR.. Hooton, of Centralia,
the candidate for secretary of tue state,is a
retired physician engaged in horticulture
Henry I. Aspern, for state treasurer, is "a
Democrat, Teuton and cattle BREEDER
John Hise, of Cook, for auditor, is one
of the Chicago Peoples Party folks; ". L.
Coy, of Bloomington, for attorney general,
Is an "ex-pedagogue" and lawyer. The
Journal don't like the ticket.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

ECoNoMY.-Aside from their excellence
their is economy in buying DR.. Price s
Flavoring Extracts, as the bottles hold
one half more than others purporting to
hold the same quantity. They are the
most natural favors made, and in strength.
quality there are none like them, With
DR.. Price, Cream Baking Powder and DIR.
Prices Flavoring Extracts, we can have
articles of our daily food made palatable
enjoyable, digestible. and healthful, Tn.
cheap articles in this line are odious com
parsons with DR.. Prices preparations
which in quality are fit for the highest in
the land, yet at price within the reach Of
the poorest. Buy the powder only in cans
securely labelled not in bulk, as many have
been deceived thereby.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Personal.

Gen. Absalom Baird. assistant inspector
general, U. S. A, arrived at the Harper
House this morning, and has been engaged
at Rock Island Arsenal during the day.
Among the other arrivals we notice the
rames of Fl. A. Dickinson. JAS Norman,
NJ f. Sanford, Chas. Pearson, j. R. Kim
ball, New York; A. Frary, W. FL. ii. Will
son, A. M. Titus, G. N. Frye, Boston
Chas. j. Wegner, Baltimore; w. T. Egan,
Nj. Ballenberg, i. A. Bayard, s. NJ Pray,
St. Louis; j. A. Finch, j. Mclaughlin,
Cleveland; MShipman, agt. Grand Trunk
r. R. W. H. Curnew, Chicago; T. Male
son. New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
NOTES HERE AND THERE.
" cry pleasant day.

Very pleasant day.
NO floating ice in the river to-day.
Sunday California train over the c.,
K. |. & ?. Il. r. next Sunday.
Market Square presented very busy
scene to day, large number of farmers
being 10 town.
Cards were distributed to-day for an
interesting event which is to take place next
Thursday evening, by which Rock Island
is to lose one of the very best girls in the
city.
AT the last session of the state Saen.
gerfest of Illinois it was decided to hold
the next one at Peoria. It will be held in
June and will last three or four days. The
intention and expectation is that there
will be at least 500 of the best singers of
the state in attendance. Those interested
are already actively engaged in making
preparations for the event.
The Keokuk- Northern Line is out
only about $4,000 by the sinking of the
City Of Quincy, providing the insurance
companies pay up, Her value was $780,
900, and her insurance $20,000-all in
Cincinnati companies, except $4,000 in the
Globe, of Chicago. Her cargo consisted
Of $50 tons of sugar and other merchan-
disc, and was valued at $3.50. 900. and was
we'll insured 10 Cincinnati and st. Louis
companies. The boat cannot be saved.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
NERVOUS DERuITx.

a depressed, irritable state or mind
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling
NO energy or animation, confused
mead, weak memory, often with de-
bilttating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence OF excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No, as.
II tones up the system, arrests d;schA. , dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. na rejuye-
mates the entire system. It is per1ectly HARM
Less and always efficient. Price Is, for q package
OF five boxes and large o. 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 MsNCINE co,
No. 003 BaoADwAx. n. z.
gYSee large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

There is hardly a school boy in the land
that has not read of Merchants Gargling
Oil. Before the public for the last forty
years, it has become almost household
word from the Atlantic to the Pacific. AS
a iiniIent and exterior application in
burns, scalds. sprains. bruises, frost bites,
flesh wounds, and the numerous ailments
Of flesh and limb in both man and beast,
Merchant S Gargling Oil stands unrivaled
in the world. Merchants Worm Tablets.
certain and safe remedy for worms, in
either children or adults, have likewise be-
come famous for their effectual curative
properties. Those remedies can be
obtained at almost any drug store in the
land. -Saudusku Ohio Register.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Amelioratiou and Cure.

Amelioration of the symptoms of a disease Is, OF
course, one desirable object of medication, and
there are no doubt, palliatiyes which possess con
siderable remedial efficacy. The temporary DIS
appearance of the indica Of disease, III too many
instances however delude the sick into belief that
they are cured. Many of those who have borne
grateful testimony Of the permanent remeaiai
effects of Hostetters Stomach Bitters, In cases OF
liver disorders, chronic constipation intermittent
and remittent fevers, urinary and rheumatic ali
ents have also recorded the fact that the tempory
relief occasionally afforded by the medicines WI en-
they tried before using the great restorative inspired
hopes which were speedily dissipsted by return
of the mala iy. The Bitters not only relieve, pu
if persistently and regularly taken, cure thu
maladies to which they are adapted.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

WHOLESOME ADvIcE.-If the public
were as particular in attending to their
health, as they are in the unimportant con-
Germs OF life, they would never use the
poisonous hair preparations which food
the country, which, if by accident small
quantity was taken internally it would
cause instant death. The Egyptian Hair
Coloring is an exception to all of them. 1t
IS the only safe and effectual article In use.
No sediment, no poisons, no stains. 1t is
not dye. Geo. VIM. Southwick, proprie-
tor, New York, p. o. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

To PERSONS VISITING New YORK OR
THE CENTENNIAL,-The GRAND UNION
HOTEL, New York, opposite GRAND
CENTRAL DEPOT, has over $50 elegantly
furnished rooms. Elevator. steam, and
all modern improvements European
plan. Carriage hire is saved, as baggage
is taken to and from the Depot. free of ex-
pcnse. The RESTAURANTS supplied with
the best. Guests can live better with less
money at the GRAND UNION, than at any
other frst-class hotel Stages and cars
pass the Hotel constantly to all parts of
city,a to the Philadelphia Depot
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
ROSSMAN'S CURE,

Files, Flstula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin. by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night. after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsTRY, Hudson, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al
iections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'SG GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years By j. j.
Davistnow deceased) and yon A;u be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
McKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, In.
diana. Fuller Il Fuller. Chicago, whole
sale agents
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents. 8 College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Before Justice Cooke,

John Carr, notorious rough, was ar
rested this afternoon by Policemen Feeley,
Brennan and Ohrt for assaulting A. d.
Anderson, the Rock Island House hack.
man, in front of that hotel. He vas taken
before Justice Cooke and was fined Sic
and costs. He paid 1915, all he had, and
was released on his promise to pay the
balance tomorrow. From the evidence it
was shown that Carr was drunk aud had
made the assault without the least provo
cation
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

THE Hope HOSE BALL.-The Hope
Hose ball, at Killers Hall, next Monday
evening, will, nc doubt, be pleasant affair.
1t is being talked of good deal among
the young folks. The company will give
a handsome and costly gold watch to the
lady who holds the lucky number. Every
lady will receive a number when she enters
the hall. A committee will thea be ap
pointed from among the dancers to super
intend the drawing. No fireman will be
allowed on this committee. The watch
can now be seen at Bakers jewelry store.
Music furnished by Biehls band in full
uniform.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Nature in her own gradual process of
cure, where she heals without the aid of
medicine, does not put US on the rack
There never was faIser theory than that an
external remedy,to be effective, must burn
aud irritate the exterior surface. Burd-
SAIL arnica hniment, though penetrating,
S mild, emoliient and soothing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complication Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin a beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes ireckles. tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by E..
Breunert Emil kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Marriage Licenses,

The following marriage licenses were
issued for the week ending Feb. 18th:
1. Benton Davis, Rosalie Shurtlif,
2. James w Bledsoe, Amanda A. Bamberger
3. ThOs. Dilly, Caroline Mcdonnell.
4. Julius Kessler Mary B. Sargent.
5. Harvey Brooks, Mary Grant.
+. John A. Hennegan, Bridget O'Brien.
Z. Chauncey j. Brown, Annie Smith.
8. Geo. Rohde, Mary Bertges.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
DIED.

HAMILTON-In Rock Island Feb. 18th, 1875,
Robbie j., youngest son OF e. W ana d. II. Hamii-
TON. aged year months and II days.
Funeral from the residence on Swan Street. be-
tween Toledo and Commercial Streets, tomorrow
Saturday at o'clock P. M. Friends Of the family
are invited.
Safe in the arms OF Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast,
There by His love o'ershaded,
Sweetly my soul shall rest.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated: sent sealed for
SO cts. by mail. Address 6l7 St Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Freligh's Remedy is taken internally.
Twenty years experience has proven its
efficacy. One dose usually cures the most
obstinate cases of nervous headache. 1t
is sold by druggists generally and prepared
by S. @. A Murphy, Wholesale Druggist,
81 Barclay street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

THE EVENING ARGUS, with afternoon
telegraphic news and markets, delivered
to subscribers in Rock Island and Moline.
Now is the time to subscriber. Leave
orders at the Phoenix Hotel in Moline, or
at the Office in this city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

SMALL QUANITY-One teaspoonful of
that world renowned remedy, Goes Dys-
pepsia Cure, taken after meals, will enable
the NEST 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, 1876-02-18

>, The best is nearly always the cheapest.
The use Of dry earth as a disinfectant
would soon become universal if no other
commoie were in existence besides the
Wakefield. To the sanitary and salutary
details of the old Levitical law the Jews
of all times have owed their health and
longevity The principle taught in Deut.
xiii, IL. 10, is best applied by the
Wakefield Earth Closet Co of SO Dey
Street New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

FURNISHED HOUSE To RENT, contain
ing rooms, good cellar, water, fine garden,
and in an excellent locality. Terms easy
to small family. Also another smaller
house to rent-unfurnished. Enquire at
THE ARGUS office. lSd3t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

MAsoNIc.-Regular meeting of Rock
Island Lodge, No. 65s. A. F. and A. NJ,
this evening friday at 1880 o'clock.
Work on Third Degree. By order W. NJ,
EPH, WOOD, Secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
KIDDER's AsTHAMA pAsT1LEs ha

KIDDER'S ASTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extrayagant 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 inhaling a de-
lishttu) perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell < Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
HAIR, DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
best in the world The inventor has used this
hair, and no injury to his health proof that it Is
tine 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 Brown. Sold
and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. l6 Bond street, N, Y, Sold by all drug
Cis
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
Real Estate Sales,

Adam Wiegand to J. F. Ottman, the
S. w. / of the N. W. Of sec. IA, in
Hampton, dated Feb. 10, 1876. for 81 600.
j. I. Ottman to Adam Wiegand, same
description and date as above, for ST..
Dan w. Gould to Heinrich Boldt, lot S,
block 4. in Hills's add. to Moline, dated
Feb. 16, 1876, for 1925.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
A druggist Of Webster. Mass wri,

A druggist Of Webster, Mass, writes,
II split one of my fingers open down to
the first joint, aud shattered the bone |
Immediately dressed it with Renne's Pain
Killing Magic Oil, keeping my finger wet.
1t healed rapidly, with very little soreness,
and no pain. | consider it the best thing
in existence for Cuts, Bruises, Sore Throat
and Canker. Try it, reader.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.l
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
7 A. NJ $50 above Zero 12 M. 46o above zero
A. NJ 34o 8P. N. $40 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Your TAXES ARE DUE. county
and city taxes are due. Office over Hong
Kong tea store.
decl5-3m j. R. HUBER, Collector,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
MOLINE.

The Moline editor of THE ARGUS has hisofice and
head quarters at the Phoenix Hotel, subscribers
served by carriers, every evening. furnishing the
atest telegraphic reports and markets, ana local
news orders promptly and carefully executed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

NICE RULING done at TIE ARGUS
BlNDERY, Leave orc ers at the counting
room, If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

SToP that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
The Neat HOusekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUsTl NO SMELL!
- Always soft nd read. for use without dish
IL will do more work with less labor and expense,
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
featured only by 8. F. BROWN & CO., Boston.
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending Feb. II, 2 p.

REMARKs-0n the 10th inst. rain and lightning.
on the 14th inst, snow; total measurement for
| week lilo inch.
| Water when converted into steam increases in
| bulk Is, 900 times,-G Gn0t's Physics.
i. McIxyAN, II. 8, q, E,A
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

All kinds of sewing machines repaired
at the Boston Bazaar. 22-d&wtf

Orders for Printing or Book Binding will
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning leaves no scars.

DR.. Mahla, Prof. Chem, certifes Prus-
sings White Wine Vinegar to be pure and
wholesome.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-18

Court Records and books for county
offices made 10 the bestsemanner at The
ARGUS OFFICE.