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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
County Court.

Alexander Morris, the nobby young
man who was sent to Jail few weeks ago,
for attempting to swindle Isaac Epstein
out of a silver watch, by giving him a
check on the Peoples National Bank
when he had no funds there, a full account
of which was given in THE ARGUS at the
time, plead guilty before the county court,
this forenoon, to obtaining money under
false pretenses. Sentense was reserved
until the court could learn FROM Morris (
brother whether or not Alexander haC
any money deposited with Peterson q
Bros, at Wheatland, iowa, when HI
purchased the watch, Louis May ant
Mr.. Epsteinc were examined as witnesses
States Attorney Parmenter appeared to-
the people Morris had no attorney.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

THE GRAND UNION" This hotel has
gained a wide popularity both on account
OF lis 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
trom the depot without charge. 1t is first
class in every respect, aud yet the rates Of
charges are lower than at any other frs
class house in the city. 1t is conducted
upon the European plan.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Babcock was acquitted of theft in st.
Louis. Two weeks afterward the attorney
general declares that Babcock was thief
nevertheless, and that he stole letter
from among the presidents papers Ii
Babcock is a thief now, according to the
administration. people will be inclined to
believe that his association with members
of the whisky ring was not SO innocent a;
the administration insisted it was. Is il
not about time that Pierrepont should bt
himself, and cease sinking his own identity
in Grantism? He then might find few
less explanations necessary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
A Washington dispatch of Saturday

A Washington dispatch of Saturday
says:
Fernando Wood for twenty four hours
has been in very desperate condition.
There wys an abseess in his throat which
threatened to close the wind pipe before il
broke, and the local surgeons had despair
ed of reaching it. Ths spinent surgeon
Sayre, arrived this morning from New
York, and immediately undertook the ex
tremely dangerous task of lancing thu
abscess from the inside of the throat, neal
the carotid artery. The operation Wat
successful. but Wood will necessarily b
an invalid for from six months to a year
Mr.. Wood will not be an element in tn
politics of the house for the rest of tn
session.
It was this DR.. Sayre who performed tn
surgical operation upon MIR. P. L. Cable
/ leg, which will probably enable him t
walk with ease.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
A H,r B.RD ALWAYS FrITT,ERs--Tl

A HIT BIRD ALWAYS FLUT7ERs. The
manufacturers of the various poisonous
hair preparations which food the country,
and made from sulphur, lead mercury and
other metallic poisons, are hutteriDg terri
bly,, and admit the humiliation of their
poisonous compounds, because directions
how to detect the poisons they use, accom-
pany the Egyptian Hair Coloring, which is
the only safe and effectual article used.
No sediment. No poisons. No stains. Is
not dye
GEO. VIM. SoUTHwIcK. Proprietor, New
York. =. .. Box, 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
Attempted Rape of Little Girl.

Last evening Constable James Dillon, of
Hinsdaie, arrived in this city having ID
charge bay II years old named Charles
Winterfcld, who is charged with attempt
ed rape upon 7-year old daughter OF Geo.
W. McMurphy, of that place. Winter
field was lodged in Jail. The circumstances
are said to be about as follows: On Sat
urday last the little girl was out in a field
looking for her father, who was at work
there, when Winterfield came along and
asked her what she was doing. She told
him, and he then replied that he would
find her father for her, and asked her to
follow him, which she did, although moi
acquainted with him. After accompany
ing him some distance they came
to some tail weeds and grass
and Winterfeld then seized the cir
and attempted to rape her. She screamed
and struggled and the young scoundre
was compelled to release his victim an'
run. He was afterward arrested an,
taken before Justices Feaster and Good
rich, in Hillsdale, who held him in $50
; bouds for his appearance at the next terri
, of the circuit court. Failing to give sc
curly he was brought down to Jail, as be
fore mentioned.
, Winter6eld's father died about a yea
} ago, and his mother lives On farm nea
Hillsdale. The boy is said to be har
c case, as his actions show.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state of mfnde
= weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
NO energy or animation, confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating, 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 dschA >es dispels
the mental gloom and despondene. - a rejuye-
mates the entire system. 1t is penectly harm
less and always efficient. Price $5, for q package
of five boxes and large 81 vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases. 81 per single
box Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MaSQCINR CO,
No. sea BROADWAY. II. Y.
eN-See large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni S
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skir beautiful transparent
whiteness 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 E
Breunert. Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, anc
Benser & Thomas. Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Rheumatism is more common and dis
tressing, especially in this country, than
almost any other disease; and, at the same
time, it may be asserted that it is as little
understood and as uHsuccessfslly treated.
Physicians, in many cases, are unable to
cure it, even in their own person; yet such
are the unparalleled virtues of tic celebrated
Merchants Gargling Oil, that the most
obstinate cases ut once yield to it
Springfield (Mass. Daily Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

It pays to be Republican United States
senator, as is shown by the following
Washington special to the Cincinnati En-
qairer:;
Senator John Sherman, of Ohio, who
came here with an income of $1,000, and
is now said to be worth over million, may
as we'll wrap his political winding shee,
about him and lie down and die, The at.
tention of the committee on foreign affairs
IL calico to the present occupant OF the
Office of consulate at Bremen, John Nj
Wilson, late CT Cincinnati, Ohio, and the
manner 10 which this office was procured
as a bride to vote for Sherman for senator
| If the committee will call the proper per
sons, it will unearth rascalities and corrup
tions that will show BeIknap saint a
compared with Saermao.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

1t is a 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 effectual than either
worm candies or ve-mifuges. Sold by al
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
Grant.--How he Differs from Bel
khan,

From thu Nation, (Republican paper)
The transaction differs from the Belknap
affair, as far as the president is concerned,
simply in this: that while Belknap allowed
his wife to sell 5raderships and apply the
money to his household expenses, the
president allowed his brother so sell them
aud keep the money himself. We are not
| surprised to hear that Gen. Grant is very
much annoyed by these Investigations,
and says they are carried on for partisan
purposes"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Thos. Foley, a worthy son of the Emer-
aid Isle, has opened butcher shop on
Rock River street, two doors east of Mad
isou street. He will always keep on hand
a large and fresh supply of beef, FORK,
mutton. seusages, hams, shoulders, etc,
and he invites his countrymen and the
public generally to give him call. 20-dlw
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

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
6 cents per bushel. B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island March 20, 1876. 20d2w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
KIpDER.s AsTIIAMA PAsTILEs hal,

. KIDDER'S ASTIIAMA 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-
lshtiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell 4 Co Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
Masonic Festival.

MILAN, March 90, 1876.
To the Editors of The Argus.
On Friday evening. Marth oath, 1876,
the Free Masons of Milan give an enter
tainment postponed from March 18th on
account Of bad weatner). All those hav-
ing invitations for the previous evening
are earnestly solicited to attend this one.
There will be a public lecture by Rev,
VIM. NJ. Collins, of Moline, to begin al
half past seven in the evening. to which
all are invited; after which a splendid
supper will be served up to the inYltee
quests. Sacial converse will be the order
for tie remainder uf he evening.
tSigned) EUREKA LODGE, No. 60.
Printing and binding executed nea
ou;ct and chean at TIE ARGUS OrFcE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered il
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Collie is a severe and distressing pain 10
the bowels, caused by indigestion, taking
cold, generating of gases in the alimentary
canal, eating unripe fruit This is readily
cured by "a prompt and faithful use OF
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil. Always
keep it in the house in case of emergencies
Sold by all respectable druggists and gro
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

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, IL West
Illinois street. The Company is now run
ming full turning out 200 stoves a week
Sample rooms IS West Illinois street. dly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
ONE BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA-

UNE BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA-
TIVE will remove pimple or skin eruptions.
Two bottles will cure liver complaint loss
of appetite. CT debility, aud three to five
bottles will cure scrofulous or venerial
faint, rheumatism, tumors of the blood.
CRUMBS PERUVIAN Alternative is the
greatest tonic and blood purifier ever dis
covered. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
Tee for St. Louis and the South.

The present cold snap has caused ex
traordinary. activity in transporting ice
over the railroads for the south. Over a
hundred cars from the Peoria road passed
through this city yesterday going north
on the Western Union road for ice.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables 10
use. Orders solicited and promptly filed.
2-l6d2m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

ACough, Cold, or Sore Throat, requires
immediate attention, as neglect often
times results in some incureable Lug
Disease. "Bro,cn's Bronchial 1roches.
will almost invariably give relet.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Masonic. Regular Convocation of Bar
ret Chapter. No. IS, R. A. NJ this even
ing at 1880 o'clock. Work on the r. A.
degree, Visiting companions are cordially
invited to be present. By order Of the
HIP. w. L. SWEENEY, Sec'y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

REMOVED. Cohn, successor to Lay
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. he
has all of the latest styles Of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises
etc 3-9-d6m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

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, 1876-03-21
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
q A. M, II above zero 10 IS above zero
9 A. NJ. ~ 3P. Nj. 70
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
SPLENDID Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit 10 the
hair, and no injury to his health proof hat il ls
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints remedies the i'll ELECTS of bad dyes: leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black .r Brown Sold
| and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
gists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
=. -a--1 ~
Babcock succeeded iu escaping the penn


tentary by means which will some day be
revealed. Nine-tenths of the public be-
lieve him to be guilty of everything charged
iu the indictment, and !. great deal more
which will yet come to light. He has been
dismissed from the White House in dis
grace since the trial. Grant did bis best
to protect him in the whisky ring bust
ness. and was not troubled because of his
corruption. But when he detected him 10
bad faith to himself, then all federation
ceased, and he was ordered out OF con-
fidential places as secretary,
The attorney general has publicly charg-
ed that Babcock virtually stole his letter
Of instructions to the district attorney from
the presidents papers and gave it out for
publication, BabcockI does not deny
having copied that letter and used 1t, but
pleads that it was not marked private or
confidential, and therefore no offence was
committed. According to this code oil
morals, secretary of the president may
copy any of the private papers IN his Gus
tody and publish them to the world
finding a justification in the fact that they
are not protected by special mark. Bah
cock asked no permission, and did not IN
form Grant of the copy in this instance
He violated his trust, forfeited confidence
and played the part Of a.sneak thief. Ill
, has not dared to demand court OF In
quiry.for this and other offenses, and We
D expects honorable men in the army t
recognize him as an equal and to associat
t with him as gentleman. Grant has
9 good reason for not ordering a coul
e NATAL on charges, as he had for savin
him from a convict's doom, but no office
s who respects himself can afford to be see
[ in the company of this disgraced an
n branded Colonel of Engineers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

AT GATEs's new dry goods store. op-
posite the Boston Bazaar, will be found a
mpete and strictly first class line of dry
goods and notions direct from Boston aud
New York, which will be sold at prices
beyond competition, Call and examine
for yourselves. 2ld3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

ANTHRACITE CoAb.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by f. G. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fluid lightning cures all nervous pains

Prussings White Wine Vinegar
warranted pure and to preserve pickles
A sunerb article.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST! NO SMELL
y Always soft nd ready for without dish
and give elegant and lasting lustre, than any
SToyE POLISH ever produced. A stove can lie dress
ed on a delicate carpet without soiling it. Mann
featured only by B. F. BROWN 6 CO, Boston,
Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
ASTHM A.

THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MANUFACTURERS
and Proprietors of DR.. r. W. Reads Celebrated
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
asthm. remedy vet discovered. IN SLANT RE
LIEF Is GUARANTEED OR PURCHASE PRICE
REFUNDED. We put up the medicine in boxes OF
three sizes which retail for 25 cents, 80 cents and
81 Persons RENTING retail price will have tina
medicine promptly forwarded by mail. postpaid
Also samples sent free to any who desire. Prices
per doz. $40; $3.50 and 500: gross price, Slo
S36; S72 ETHRIDGE, FULLER & CO,
Rome n. Y.
For sale in Rock Island By John Bengston, Emf
KRhler, and E. Breunert
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
DIED.

PARMENTER-In Andalusia tip. on Sunday
night, March 18th, 1875, of scarlet fever, Cora,
daughter Of willard E. and Alma L. Parmenter,
aged years, 8 months and IL days.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Mrs. Bowers to Secretary Belknap:
Come to the Bowers, love, post-traded for you
Yonr bed shall be Marshes, all covered with rue
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
Railroad Time Table.
pEoRiA b RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO TIE EAST AND SOUTH.
CHICAGO, socx ISLAND q PACIFIC B. B.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
Ats.20a m.:4:l5 D, m; and 1000 D. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $50 q. m; 9:55 a. m, and $40 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

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.i
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

ATHLETIC CLUB CoURsE.-Reserved
seats for the concert of the celebrated
Boston Philharmonic Club. on the 9th,
may me obtained at Champion on Friday
at 3 O'clock. 2Id5t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

Carpets, of all styles and varieties. at
Gates's new store opposite the Boston
Bazaar. 2ld3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

LADIES UNDERWEAR speciality, at
Gates's new dry goods store, opposite the
Boston Bazaar, 2ld3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
From the N. 7. Sun.
Orvil & Orville.

There would be. such an entire fitness in
a copartnership between Orvil Grant and
Orvile f. Babcock that we wonder the
connection 10 trade is not made. The
names are the same, though the orthogra-
ply is different to the extent of two letters
But 10 tastes, character, and occupation
the resemblance is still closer.
What traffic they would have: office:
OF every kind openly in the market.
There would be economy in the thing
The business could be done strictly OF
commission, and no capital required ex
cept few autograph letters from th'
president. Their advertisement would b.
| like this:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21

New styles of cassimeres at Wivilrs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-21
ORVIL g. ORVIi LIE

Dealers in crooked whisky. post traderships, a
all sorts of places of honor, trust ana profit. A
dress care of U. S. Grant, Washington.
National Republican., 1876-02-05

THE White Line press Of South Caro-
lima, which is now making such herculean
efforts to produce a conflict between the
races in that State, is materially aided by a
so-called leading Republican newspaper,
whose columns daily TEEN with misrepre-
sentations as to the situation there. The
editor of the paper in question was one of
the original corruptionists whose misdeeds
brought odium upon the party in South
Carolina. After making all the money he
could as curb stone broker in connection
with ex-Treasurer Parker, he concocted
and carried out a bare-faced swindle upon
the Beaufort branch of the Freedman's
Bank, realizing large amount upon bogus
legislative pay certificates. Commissioner
PurVis is now in Columbia to see if he can
recover any part of the sum so obtained
from the State. At present moral and
financial bankrupt, this editor is perform
ing the part of premier for Governor Cham
berlain. He shapes the policy of the gov
ernment, and his word in and about Co.
lumbis is law among the reform ad-
herents Of the Governor. If Governor
Chamberlain has found himself destitute
of followers, and the entire strength of the
party in South Carolina arrayed against
him, it is because he persists in following
the dictation of this unscrupulous den.a-
gogue. who, after robbing the colored peo-
pie of portion of their savings, now vir-
tually conspires to turn them over to the
Democracy.
National Republican., 1876-02-05
SUNDAY AND THE CENTENNIAL ExH1BI.
TION

An effort is beng made in influential
quarters to compel the management of the
Centennial Exhibition to close its gates to
the public Sundays, and, strange to say,
this effort is sustained by some members OF
Congress, by ministers, by a portion Of the
press, and one or TWO, it is alleged, high
officers of the Exhibition. The idea, in
our Judgment, is wholly indefensible; and,
if carried out, it would be most pernicious
to all the interests of the Exhibition, and
besides it would level a terrific blow at
morality and religion, the very things, its
supporters say, the idea would protect.
The first consideration in all this matter is
the happiness and convenience of the peo-
pie. 1t is a reasonable presumption that
thousands on thousands of honorable and
industrious people will have no other day
than Sunday convenient for them to visit
the Centennial grounds, but having that
day they would avail themselves of it from
Washington to New York and as far west
st least as Pittsburg, and on all the lines Of
railroad running excursion trains. While
We maintain that the buildings should not
be closed on Sunday, VIC would have on
the Centennial grounds all bars closed and
oil places Of amusement shut up. A
proper respec: for the sacredness of the day
would naturally suggest this much, but no
more. Close the gates on Sunday and
tidal wave Of people would be rolled
back upon the city of Philadelphia, where