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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
Look Out for Colds.

About this time look out for colds, the
change of weather when it comes, is likely
to be sudden and there will be much IN
healthy exposures. Colds have an I'M
usual tendency this season to result in
pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs,
disease that has carried off great many
who but for slight cold might yet have
enjoyed life and health for many years.
Wet feet, going from warm room into
the chilly air, laying off wrappings after a
brisk walk, in a room insufficiently heated,
sleeping in damp Geld bed are among
the most common methods of exposure.
Now that the worlds great cough remedy,
DR. King new discovery for coughs aud
colds is to be had at Bengstons drug
store the most stubborn and severe cases
of coughs and colds, Asthma and Bron
ch!tis, dry hacking coughs, tickling in the
throat, and all chronic or lingering diseases
Of the throat and lungs can be speedily
and perm anently cured. Thousands Of
hopeless cases can now bear testimony of
its wonderful cures Go to your druggist
and get triAl bottle free of cost, or a
regular size bottle for one dollar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

wants to know what you are going to do
with it." We have observed this ourselves;
they usually want to know about the FIRST
of the month, and have an unpleasant
way Of coming round and sitting on your
front steps mornings if you don't tell them.
We declare plainly in specific terms
that, if Gov. Allen is nominated at St.
Louis, we shall support him. 1t will cost
us no greater effort than the effort to bring
ourselves to support Mr.. Greeley cost us,
starting out in the last instance with seq
timents of personal kindness, precisely as
we started out in the former. Now, In
matters of party fellowship, turn-about is
fair play, and we want Gov. Aliens
friends to give us the same pledge as to
Tilden. Bayard, and Thurman, Hendricks,
Hancock ard Davis; further, We shall not
write or utter line of Gov. Allen that
we shall haye to take back, and we shall
not throw single disturbing sentence into
the ST. Louis convention. We want our
| Ohio friends to meet us in that spirit. to
go in with US to do the best that can be
done. and to return with US satisfied with
the result, whatever il is, Are we very
exacting in his?-LouisUille C0ur ie,-
journal tInd
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
Tiramen's Annual Parade.

Thomas Bollman, chief engineer of the
fire department, has fixed the line of march
to be observed at the annual parade Of the
fremen, which takes place tomorrow after
noon as follows:
Firemen will assemble at Wide Awake
hose house, corner Of Court Square, at
P. NJ. and, forming in line of procession,
with Phoenix, No. / leading, march to
Market Square to be inspected by the
mayor and city council. After which the
line of march will be west on West
Illinois street to Swan street, where Wide
Awake, No. 2, takes the lead to Exchange
street, going thence south on Exchange tc
Orleans street, and east on Orleans street
to Beaver, whence Hope, No. leads
east to Madison street, there giving place
to Rescue, No. 4, which leads south tC
Rock River street and east on Arsena
street to East Illinois street, where the
lead falls to Neptune, No. 5. going west tC
Market Square. at which place the com
panies will reform in consecutive order anC
march to Court Square for refreshments
In the evening, the Wide Awake Hos,
and Hook and Ladder Co. will give thei
grand ball 10 Killers hall. BiehIs bant
will be in attendance and Aster will pro
vide the refreshments. Tickets 81. Fire
men In uniform 80 cents. Visiting Fire
men free.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
Shattered Constitutions Rebuilt.

In the use of wholesome invigorant lies the
only hope of rebuilding shattered constitution
Hostetters Stomach Bitters are not only an emf
nently wholesome tonic, but they rectify with
most satisfactory promptitude arrangements of the
stomach. liver and bowels which are incompatible
with return of health and strength When The
system Is enfeeb,ed by disease by the wear ant
tear of business lfe by continuous mental anxiety
by the exhaustion consequent upon late hours ant
fast living, by over-work and by sedentary habits
the Bitters are the most reliable medicinal ager,
for impGrsing permanent vigor to the deliblfatet
frame. The new stock of vitality which they in
fuse into broken down physique, and the orderl,
action which they establish among the organs o
digestion, secretion and evacuation moreover
constitute lis best safeguard against maarial dis
ease.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Ben Campbell, having returned the
money he took from Miss Sweet, says he
saw nothing improper in the arrangement
by which he received the money" No
body supposes he did; it was a regular
Republican transaction, indorsed by the
commissioner of pensions, kept secret by
Logan, fully approved by Grant. and de-
Tended by every Republican editor in the
state. He was acting according to the un
written traditions of the party, and he
never would have given up cent had it
not been that Democratic congress began
the wicked Investigations which have given
the officeholders SO much trouble
Springfield Register
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
BEAUTIES OF REPUBLICAN
ADMINISTRATION.
Public Robbers in the Dis
trict of Colombia.
Millions of the Peoples Mon
ey Stolen.

WASHINGTON, May 23-1he report of
the committee on the District OF Colum-
bia, charged with an investigation into the
affairs OF the district, has been prepared,
as far as portion OF the committee Is con-
cerned. 1t specifically charges the Dis
trict Commissioners with violations OF the
law In expenditures of money, and says,
in relation to the Board OF Audit, the eVi-
dence will fully sustain the committee In
the statement that the favored parties
had no difficulty in having claims audited,
in some cases in which there was no merit,
and in others for much more than was due.
The report gives the names OF thlrty-tWo
persons who had improper allowances
made, ranging from $4,000 to $4,000 and
aggregating $320,667.
The report says, if the intention and
meaning of the act OF June, 1874, has not
| beengreatly mlsconcelved, there can be
no doubt that the commissioners have ad-
ded S., 1901, O46 to the debt of the District,
not only without warrant of law but against
their own construction of their powers as
shown by their report of Dec. 1874.
The report says, in the investigation OF
some of the contracts of the Board OF
| Health it appears that the contracts with
the Odorless Excavating Apparatus Co.,
of Baltimore, were made under clrcunl-
stances that leads to the suspicion it not
to the conviction that improper motives
controlled two of the members of the Board
awarding the contracts.
Doctors Cox and Bliss, who, subse-
quently to the award, received, from the
Urderless Co., certificates of preferred
stock in that company, guaranteeing per
l inta an W ab
they seem to have disposed Of afterwards
to the president of that company.
The committee say: Not only ought
this contract 20 be cancelled aud set aside
but your committee would call the atten-
ton of the authorities of the District to
the propriety of bringing the conduct oil
Cox and Bliss, in this matter, before the
grand jury and having these officers IN
dicted.
The report is long, and concludes by
recommending a joint resolution which
recommends that the attorney general Of
the United States be directed to cause pro
ceedings at law to be instituted against
the Commissioners Of the District O
: Columbia for malfeasance and untaithful
ness in the discharge OF their duties a
said commissioners.
Mr. Hilliard, Of Mich, (LiberaD anC
! perhaps some Of the Democratic member
will refuse to unite in the report. Whil
they will admit that claims have beer
allowed by the Board Of Audit which
were improper they will refuse to endors
the conclusion that the District Commis
sioners should be held accountable for
board which is in no wise amenable to tn
commissioners and whose powers an
duties are as clearly defined as their own
This latter report will attach responsibility
= where it properly belongs and censure til
Beard of Audit.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

CROSSING THE DESERT, is generally an
cveuttul episode in life; whether it be as
pilgrim to worship the prophets shrine a,
Mecca, or as part of a caravan O!
merchants. The danger of the destructive
SIMEON, attacks of predatory robbers and
the agony oil dying from thirst are dissi-
pated Gu reaching one of those gardens of
the desert, an oasis. Partaking of that
which recuperates, they meet their future
difficulties with recruited strength and re-
newed energies. So with modern life,
dangers from disease threaten all humani
ty, but it We make use of a remedy which
alleviates acute attacks of sickness, thus
preventing their becoming chronic, we
shall realize that necessary rest and re
freshment in travelling life's desert which
has been discovered in the Home Stomach
Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
River N ews,

To days boats are the Lake Superior and
Diamond 10 down. No packets up.
The j. n. Kellogg passed down with a
tow of ice barges for St. Louis.
The Dexter passed down with q lumber
raft this morning.
The Anna Girdon, coming down with a
raft, this morning, struck the bridge, break
ing the raft in pieces, some Of which still
remains at the bridge. Nobody hurt
The steamer ID. A. Mcdonald came up
last evening between 8 and o'clock, stop
ping at Davenport about one hour, and
then going up the river to Van SAINTS boat
yard, at LaClaire, where she will go on the
ways for repairs. Capt Sam Van SAINT
was on deck and in charge of his boat.
which looked like hard times-cabin gone
pilot house on boiler deck, ard roughnesS
pervading her generally. Her hull is
but slightly damaged however and hel
machinery is all right. The guards viii
require some repairing. The boat viii
probably be ready for business in a short
time Capt. Van SAINT was justly indig
nant at the story of the rescue of his wife
from the sinking vessel, which was started
in Dubuque and re- published in Daven
port. There was not one word of truth il
! it. Mrs. Van SAINT and the other LADY
passengers were at breakfast when tn,
shock occurred, and as the boat was hal
an hour in sinking there was DO chance fo
any such scene.
The Victor passed up this morning
having in tow 4 barges, loaded with Goa
for the st. Paul coal company She i
bound for St. Parl for lumber and ice.
omorrow's packets are the Diamon
10 and the Minneapolis up and the Damse
down.
| Water Il 3.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. Con
LIVER OIL.-'The well known firm of
HERMAN d CO., of New York City,
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE aud UNADULTRATED Con
Liver OIL. The established reputation
OF Hegman 4 Co, as skillful and conscien-
tlous pharmaologists, is sufficient guar
antee OF itself OF the purity of medicine
prepared by them. and in their prepare
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they to day prepare
it IL the same careful method as they have
done for the past twenty-five years. 1t is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver OIL
with Hegman Il Cos trade mark, and no,
the Inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudouyms of Cod Liver Oil.
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all first-class druggists throughout the
state Chicago Tines.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

1t all the refuse and wasteage from city
and country houses, hotels, &C., could be.
utilized somehow for fertilizing purposes
what a reservoir of wealth would be OBJ
tanned. The problem is likely to be solved
ln practical way by what is called the
Dry Earth System by which dry earth,
peat, or coal ashes is made to absorb AM
neutralize everything offensive in the excre
ment aud refuse of the household. Valua
BILE information about this system may be
obtained from the circulars of the Wake
field Earth Closet Co., Of 36 Dey Street
New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

The GRAND UNIoN.-NEw YORK
This hotel has gained wide
popularity both on account Of its
eligible situation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot-and
the excellent manner in which it is kept.
BY stopping at this house, guests save the
heavy expense of carriage hire and 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, 1876-05-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

a depressed, irritable state of r,;ra
q weak, nervous, exhausted f.eI,rg.
no energy or animation, confused
mead, weak memory, often with d.
0uisating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence OF excuses, mental overwork or
andiscretions. This NERvGUS DEBILITY
nnds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
AOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. Is.
AZ tones up the system, arrests dischA es. dispes
the mental gloom and desponden.. : n1 rejuye-
mates the entire system. It is perfectly harm.
less and always efficient. Price IS, for PACKAGE
OF i've boxes and large % vial Of powder, which
important in old, serious cases; or 81 per single
Dox. Sold BY ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS,
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MA>sVCINR co.
No. GSS BHoADwAY, II. Y.
NSss lasgs Advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haYe testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni'
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays al
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by l.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser Il Thomas. Rock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
The Steamer Colossal sued for Dam
ages.

ages.
On Saturday last, John H. Weston, of
Fort Madison, owner of the steamer
Enterprise which went down near Savanna
on the night of the 18th, after collision
with the Colossal, entered suit against the
steamer Colossal Capt. Nose Hail., in
the u. S. district court at Keokuk, claim
ing $4,000 as damages arising from the
loss of the steamer aforesaid, claiming
that the officers of the Colossal were Who'll
ly at fault, having no signal lights as re-
quired by law, or none that were VISIBLE
at last accounts the Colossal was tied up
at Keokuk.
Captain Halls attorneys state that their
defense will be that the Colossal complied
with the law both as to lights and signals
that he waited for the Enterprise to give
the signal, but failing to do so he reversed
the wheels of the Colossal and was back
lug her when the collision occurred. He
claims that the collision was wholly the
fault of the officers of the Enterprise
aud that he was in no way responsible for it.
II is plain that somebody must be
mistaken, and twill be the business of a
court and jury to ascertain who it is.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

IF They Want Reform They viii Go
With US.
Hon. NJ Y. johnson, of Galena, in a
published letter, says:
THE Democratic party is right and
should be sustained, or Grantism should
be continued And, for one, propose that
the Issue shall be distinct, by nominating
a Democrat, and if the Liberal Republi-
can element is honest and has lett the
party of plunderers because of its dis.
honesty, and not for spoils, it will sup
port Democrat, otherwise tt will &c
back where it came from"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
Appropriations for the Rock Island
Arsenal

1t was Republican Secretary of War
Taft who, on the 10th instant, reported
to the house of representatives that ''the
estimates for the Rock Island and Benicid
drSenalS, as reduced, WilJ equal the demand
for the present uses, ,ohile large additional
structures for prospective uses sohjch naus'
hereafter be made may be safely postponed
to a future occasion" The Republicans
in this vicinity are savagely offended with
their secretary of war for this report, and
with their congressman (Gen. Henderson,
for acquiescing in it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by tie
Triumph Truss Go. 334 Bowery. n. Y
This Truss aud Supporter took the media
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
Estray Notice.

GAME INTO THE ENCLOSURE OF THE IN
- dersiened Sunday morning, May 81,
Cne Bay Mare, two white hind feet, with ring
bone;
One Black Mare, two white hind feet, about II
years old;
One Black Colt about years Old white stripe in
face and one white foot.
The owner of the above stock can have the same
by paying cost OF care and advertising.
JOHN COTTON.
Port Byron, Ills, May p, 1876. 5-23d1w&w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and salowness; makes the
skin SOFT white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

HILLsDALE, Mich, June 8, 1873
have used Cincho- Quinine almost exclusive
ly.for Il e past four years; | am delighted
with with it. 1t has the advantage of the
sulphate that it does not produce headache,
or any other disagreeable symptoms.
G. G. JOHNSON, M. ID.
Can be procured of all first class
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

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-
lishttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell & Co Charleston Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

A FRAGRANT BREATH AND PEARLY
TEETH are easily attained, and those who
fail to avail themselves of the means,
should not complain when accused of gross
neglect. The SGzodont will speedily Grad
icate the cause of foul brt ath. beautlfy-
ing and preserving the teeth to the oldest
age. Spalding's Glue is useful in every
house.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

1t is rare thing. That medicines
answer to thei- names, but Lacock's Worm
Killer does more, for it expels worms both
dead and alive. This valuable worm medi-
cine is perfectly safe. entirely vegetable,
and more pleasant and eifectual than either
worm candies or ve-mifuges. Sold by all
druggists,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

There cannot be any doubt that many
have found Freligh's Remedy for Rheuma-
tism of great service, and the letters of
many eminent physicians seem ample COM
mendation of it. Neither can there be
much doubt that the man who fines a
remedy for Rheumatism is benefactor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger's Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all ether remedies
failed. MIILNER q PARKER.
4-12d&w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Mitchell X 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 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. d&w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

TAX NOTICE. Notice is hereby given
that the tax sale for the taxes of 1875 will
commence at 10 o'clock, June II, 1876.
Large tax payers are requested to hand in
their lists that receipts may be made ready
for payment. Our list being very large
we would ask those who can to call at
once and pay their taxes to avoid rush
during the last week of payment.
s. r. PORTER, County Collector.
Rock Island, May 90, 1876. 24-d3-wl.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

THE SOUTHERN HOTEL, ST. LOUIS,
having passed into the hands of Messrs.
Breslin, Darling K Co., of the Gilsey and
Metropolitan Hotels, of New York, will be
completely renovated, decorated and re-
furnished, and kept first class in every
respect. 20d7t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Colds and ughs.-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, 1876-05-24

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in ''Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills Druggists keep it. Manu-
featured by Allairie, Woodward & Go.
Peoria, III. 5 l9mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

who may Marry, who not; why?
these important questions answered IL
Or. NHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
go pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address GIT ST. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

REMovED.-M. Cohn, 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, 1876-05-24

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. Ii has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
Z A. M, $50 above zero 19 re above zero
o A. NJ, 65o oP NJ. 74o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

WATER FuTERs.-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 it of all Impurities. Also just
received large lot of Refrigerators and
Ice Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. ST.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Coughs, colds and sore throat are pre-.
vented by timely and faithful use of
Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil. This
remedy is clean and delicious to use, and
1T works ike charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
lish clothing cheaper than any other re
sponsible house. and that his entire STOCK
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

WANTED. -Competent serving girls, in
our dress making rooms. Address, at
once, AYREs & WIER,
23d5t Cambridge, Ill.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains viii be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed tt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

Stop that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
POLICE COURT.
Before e. C. Chopper Police Magistrate

Joha Russell and Henry Langmark,
teamsters, we're arrested by Officer
Brennan, on com .laint of Torrance O. Brien,
charged with hauling manure into an alley
between Highland and Rock River streets,
10 TIC neighborhood Of St. Mary's church.
They were taken before Magistrate Crop
per and fined s. each and costs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by Il. G. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning IS just the thing you
want.