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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
A Poetical Refusal.

From the Hartford 7snses.-It seems
that Mr.. Donald G. Mitchell was impor-
tuned by the soft money party of this
state to be candidate for governor. He
declined the honor 10 poetical language,
He talked about the meek-eyed violet, the
sturdy dandellon and the dancing waters
but to be candidate for the greenback
followers was out of the question. Among
other things he said:
You tell me this movement il strong and
popular; suppose / should be elected and
compelled to take up my abode in brick
and mortar-environed Hartford, while all
the coppices OF Edgewood are bright with
summer Dloom? would rather be farmer
than governor; / would rather sit in my
library of an afternoon and watch the
growing corn undulatiDg 10 the western
wind than sit in the chair of state signing
bills for public acts, and the bright flag
| floating above the capitol would not be So
pleasing in my eyes as the smoky banner
of the far off steamer seen athwart the
dancing waters silvering in the June sun
shine.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
Real Estate Salee

j. S. Roseherry to S. H. Tenney, ] an
acre in the w. of the s. E. + of sec. 81.
township Is, range E-Hamt ton-dated
Feb. IL. 1876. for $40.
Levi Mccain to VIM. R. Ogler, lot 2,
block. in McCaiu's add. to Moline, dated
Oct 6, 1873, for S40O.
Francis Black to Anderson & johnson.
the W. ] of the S. E. of sec. 81, town
|ship Is, range E-Hampton-dated Nov.
%, 1876. for S725.
VIM. F. Gilmore to Fred. Weyerhauser,
the und of the n E. / of sec. %, town
ship II, range W-Black Hawk dated
Feb. "a. 1876. for 81, 800.
VIM. E. Brooks to Trustees Aucustana
College, lot 6, block lin VIM. Z, Brooks
add to East Rock Island, dated March g.
1876, for $500.
Benedict Yousee to Anna Bonner, part
Of lot 3, b'ocS |, in Alday's add to E.
Rcck Island, dated March &c, 1876, fol
200.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
The Meeting Last Night.

1t was a farce. If anything were need
cd to show the perfect absurdity Of trying
10 make party test on the little town
Offices, the delegates to that meeting
furnished it. Aster and Krell are a fair
set-off; neither are fit for the position. Case
is Republican and the present incumbent
the man who divided the town into two
districts without giving the voters of the
city any relief Streckfus-nobody knows
what kind Of supervisor he would make.
He is thrifty, money making, honest
German, and Democrat.
Mr.. Stoddard was put up for assessor
without any knowledge of whether he
would accept or not,-an understandable
use of mans name He has declined
For collector, Charles w. Wilcox, a
deserving young man, Democrat, and one
who las many personal friends, was indoors
ed. MIR. Wilcox was one of the Demo-
cratic ward committee for the 4th ward
last year.
Elmer Hurst was nominated for town
clerk-a first class nomination but he was
present and positively declined.
David Sears for commissioner of high.
ways was well enough, and SO we're the
nominations of r. Richmond and P. Gan.
non for oyerseers of highways.
The town is entitled to two more juctices
than we have. and Adolph Dunlap, B. Fl.
kimball and John Flanagan we're named.
A more ridiculous muss than the dele.
gates made of it, could not we'll have been
done. And yet the candidates are abou,
on an average with those which have been
put up for the last few years. We dom,
think anybody, except the immediate
friends Of the candidates, will take very
much interest in the town election. l
the meeting had taken the pains to get al
a ticket above mediocrity the people woul,
turn out. We suppose the Republica,
delegates will put up similar lot, an,
Thea the people will do as they please
You pays your money and you takes you
lohoice. !"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. Cop
LIVER OIL.-''The we'll known firm of
HEGMAN & CO., of New York City.
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER OIL" The established reputation
of Hegman & Co., as skilful and conscien-
tious pharmeologists, is sufficient guar
antee of itself of the purity of medicine
prepared by them. and in their prepara-
ton of Cod Liver Oil, they today prepare
it in 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 & Co.'S trade mark. and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudonyms of Cod Liver Oil.
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all frst-class druggists throughout the
state.-C Chicago Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

The ARGUS kindly tells US all about the
mayors law superseding the city charter
so far as the appointment of minor officers
are concerned, but neglects to state what
there is in the law that abrogates the
mayors right to give a casting vote in case
of tie on any question before the coun-
cil.-Union
We fear that our neighbor' understand
ing is at fault, aud therefore we repea,
what there is 10 the law that makes il
illegal for mayor to vote on the con6rma
ton of nominations, or on the approval OIL
disapproval of removals-he has the same
right to vote in one case as in the other
1t is this: The law declares that {
majority of all the members of the city
council authorized by law to be elected, t.
be taken by yeas and nays, and entered OF
the record, shall be necessary to confirm
an appointment. And Judge Pleasant'
has decided that the purase, AL tn,
members" means ''all the aldermen, "-th,
legislative authority; that the mayor il
merely an executive officer. and his nam,
is not called when calling the yeas ant
nays, and he is not to be counted as
member under that law. IF he is not to b.
counted, under that law, he cannot vote
The decision of Judge Peasants can not b.
fish and flesh too. If Bailey Daven
port could not be counted
member how can Butler be thu
counted? Mr.. Davenport never pretend
ed that he had right to vote. when ACTIN
under that law. To give the mayor tn,
appointing power, and then give him
vote to confirm his own nominees is mon
strous piece of usurpation that no man be
fore Butler has ever been guilty Of NJ
man who has been mayor of this city eve
attempted SO unwarrantable a usurpatiol
of authority as Butler, or an act so unbe
coming as to nominate man fer Office, an
then, when the law requires majority G
all the aldermen, by yeas and nays, to cor
firm that nomination, assumed the right {
vote himself, and by his casting vote con
firm his own nominee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
Miasma Rendered Powerless,

The most certain way to render powerless the
miasmatic vapois which produce chils and fever
and other maarous disorders Is to fortify the sys-
tenn against them with that matchless preventive
OF periodic fevers, Hostctter's Stomach Bitters.
The remedial operation OF the Bitters lie no less
certain than their preventive effects, and they may
be relied upon to overcome cases of fever and ague
which resist euinine and the mineral remedies OF
the pharmacop9ia. Dyspepsia, constipation. bill
ious complaints, rheumatic ailments, and general
debility, likewise, rapidly yield 10 their reguative
and tonic influence. They are an incalcuabe
blessii t. the weak and nervous of both sexes an
excellent family medicine, and the best safeguard
which the traveller or emigrant can take TO an I'M
healthy climate
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

PATRoNIZED BY THE LADIEs.-The de-
lightful, pure, unadulterated and truly ex-
cellent qualities of DR.. Prices Special
Flavoring Extracts and Cream Baking
Powder has secured for them the patron
age of the most intelligent ladies ip this
country. Whenever a sweet, white biscuit
is wanted. or light pot pie. an elegant
cake, or delicious pudding. these articles
are made use of as their purity and uni
formity are certain in producing such re-
suits. A few cents additional cost does
not deter ladies who are mindful of the
health of their family fro,u procuring tina,
which is known to be pure and wholesome
especially articles that are used IN prepar
ing the "necessaries of life" DR.. Price,
powder is not sold in bulk, it is put up il
cans securely labelled. Bulk powder i.
largely adulterated, and often, fraudulent
ly, sold for DR.. Prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

WHOLESOME ADvICE.-If the public
were as particular in attending to their
health, as they are in the unimportan,
concerns of Ire, 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. II
is the only safe and efeotuaI article in use.
No sediment, no poisons, nc stains. 1t il
not dye. Geo. VIM. Southwick, proprie-
tor, New York, P. O. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

MERCHANTS GARGL1NG OIL.-This
standard liniment has been before the
people for over forty years, it having been
hrst manufactured in 1898. and it is safe
to assert that no preparation in the market
has SO fully stood the test of time, and
been received with such universal favor as
the Gargling Oil. 1t is found 10 nearly
every household in this country, and is
also sold extensively in Europe. FROM a
very small beginning the Gargling Oil
Company has been obliged to steadily in-
crease its facilities for manufacturing, and
now employs an army of men, and occu-
pies magnificent buildings of its OVID
Much OF the success of the company is due
to the careful and efficient management of
MIR. John Hodge, who for some time has
held the responsible position of secretary,
and who is also the proprietor of the
Hodge Opera House, one of the finest
buildings in Lockport. N. Y. The Garg
ling Oil is for sale at all the drug stores.-
Quincy Ills J Wing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
NERVOUS DERILITr.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind i.
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
Initiating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
tndiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
dnds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 26.
It tones up the system, arrests di>chA. ", dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. ,nu rejuve-
mates the entire system. II ID pe1ectiy harm
less and always efficient. Price &s, for package
OF 1--we boxes and a large a. vial Of powder, which
Is important in old serious cases; or 81 per single
boz. Sold BY ALL Druggists, or sent by NAH
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MANCINH 90.
No. 609 BRoADwAx, II. Y,
HEse large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

From the Nortcich Bulletin.

FTODs t5e N0rotfch BulIeEtN.
A gentleman up town invited friend,
the other evening, to go into the nursery
and hear the children say their prayers
They stopped moment on the stairs, how
ever, and when they reached the room the
little prattlers had just sung their evening
hymn, and were trying to drown the
kitten in the wash-bowl. The visitor APP
peared to be deeply moved
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
THE WAKEFIELD EARTH CLOSE

THE WAKEFIELD EARTH CLosEr-the
advertisement which will be found in
another COLUMN, is without doubt tie most
ingeniously constructed continuance for the
use Of Dry Earth yet offered to the public
Every family in the land should have an
Earth Closet. Besides the comfort and
convenience which the afford they are con-
tinual sourse Of profit to every cultivator
Of the sill. 1t is impossible to describe
here the peculiarities of the above closet
but to every one interested the company
will send one OF their elegantly illustrated
phamphlets, on application, Be sure and
write to them-The Phrenological Jonrnal
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
A forme. ballot was then taken, a

On motion of DAME! DAILY, Chas. w.
Wilcox was declared the unanimous choice
for collector.
On motion of s. K. ". Field, David
Sears was nominated for commissioner Of
highways. by reclamation.
On motion John G. Young Roswell
Richmond was nominated for overseer of
highways for District No. l, and Patrick
Cannon for District No, 2, by reclamation.
B. Fl. Kimball, John Flanagan and
Adnlphus Dunlap were then nominated for
justices of the peace. by acclamatlon.
Mr.. Aster was called for and made a
short speech, in which he thanked the con-
7ention for the honor in nominating him
for supervisor. and promised, if elected. to
attend to the duties Of his Office to the bes,
of mis- ability.
The convention then adjourned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
Wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis. Mo-, and by f.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 cts. BY mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
Mr., Stoddard Declines,

To the Editors OF The Argus.
/ noticed, by reference to the morn
ing papers, that the meeting held
in the court house last evening nominated
me as a candidate for assessor. l ap.
preciste the kind feelings which prompted
this expression, but have no desire fol
ofi.e, and respectfully decline the candi-
dacy. Yours truly,
s. B. SToDDARD.
Rock ISLAND, March 81, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

NoTICE,-The Rock Island Stove Com
pany is now getting out some of the Best
Stoves that have ever been brought into
the market Call and see them, Is West
Illinois street. The Company is now run
ming full. turning out 200 stoves a week.
Sample rooms Is West Illinois street. dig
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

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 bushei B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island March 90, 1875. 20d2w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

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, 1876-03-31

The agonies caused by rheumatism and
neuralgia can be defied if you have one
small bottle of Frelieh's Remedy dose
or two is sufficient in almost every case.
Druggists generally sell it; but if those in
your vicinity have none, on receipt of one
dollar it will be forwarded by S. 0. a.
Murphy. wholesale druggist, 81 Barclay
ct " V
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

THE GRAND UNION" 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-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge. II is first
class in every respect. and yet the rates OF
charges are lower than Mt any other first
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

AT GATES New DRY GOODS STORE,
opposite the Boston Bazaar, will be found
a complete and strictly first class line of
dry goods and notions, direct from Boston
and New York. which will be sold at prices
beyond competition. Call and examine
for yourselves.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

For COLLECTOR. | hereby announce
myself. as an independent candidate for
township collector at the forthcoming
township election.
CHARLES W. WILCOX.
Rock Island March %, 1876.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

REMovED-M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krelps confectionery. be
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, 1876-03-31

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
Personal.

j. NJ. Beardsley, 2ud Z. s. gauger,
leaves for Beardstown this evening, where
he has been assigned to duty.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

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, 1876-03-31

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, 1876-03-31
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
A. n. % o'abovc zere 1a n So above zero
A. n. u c 3P. 46
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

FoR CoLLEcToR-I hereby announce
myself as an independent candidate for
township collector at the forthcoming
township election.
JOHN W. MATTHEWS.
Rock Island, March 81. 3l-d3t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
| by L. g. Frazer Also Blossburgh coal
| for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., st. Louis, Cincinnati, aud Chicago
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
3-l6d2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best in the world. The inventor has used this
splended Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, aud no injury to his health proof hat il Is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless. reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints: remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes Leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black tr Brown Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

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-
lishtiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell l. Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
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, 1876-03-31

"A bay mare, 9 years old, was last
night stolen from the farm of L. E. Saul.
paugh, just back of Milan. No clue to the
| thief
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
The Neat Housekeepers'

Grove DSESSING- NO DUST. NO SMELL.
~ Always soft nd read. for use without q dish
and give more elegant and lasting lustre. than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. 4 stove can be drcse-
ed on delicate csrpe, without soiling it. Manu-
featured only by B. r. BROWN i Co. Boston
Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

WANTED.-A good milliner. Address
p, o. box 1851. % diff
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL Ill.
Week ending March 30d, p. m.

REaARKs,-On the 24th and 2ath inets, snow; to-
tai measurement for week, As inch. On the 25th
inst, at p. M, Aurora i.orealis.
]. MGILvAIN. II. s. q. 9. 4.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

A NICE LINE OF CARPETS will be found
at Gates new dry goods store, Weber
block. 27mwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
rhe Democratic Convention Nominats
the following
TOWN TICKET.

For supervisor-JOHN AsTER.
For Assistants-BEN. STRECKFUS, HENRY
CASE
For Town Clerk-no nomination.
For Assessor-no nomination.
For Collectcr-CHARLES W. WILCOX.
For Com'r. of HighwaYs-DAVID SEARS.
For Overseers Of Highways, Dist. No. 1.-R
RICHMOND; Dist. No. 2,-P. CANNON.
For Justices-B. ii. KIMBALL, ADOLPH DUN
LAP, JOHN FLANAGAN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

A FAMILY REMEDY.-"Coe's Cough
Balsam." These have become household
word with very many families, aud the
merits of the article justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are testi-
flying that it. has actually cured them of
1t is no doubt the consump-
tive's best friend, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

For to-day's Chicago. Milwaukee, st.
Louis and New York markets, see first
page Of THE Argus.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31

LADIES UNDERWEAR a specially, at
Gates new dry goods store, opposite the
Boston Bazaar. 27mwf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-31
A Windsor Mass gentleman saws;

A Windsor, Mass, gentleman says:
accidentally ran the tine of a pitchfork
under my knee pan, causing a very serious
and dangerous wound, the knee turning
purple; but the free use of Renne's Pain
Killing Magic Oil cured it at once and
without pain. ut works like charm. -
Reader, Try it, Sold by all druggists and
grocers