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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
Explanation,

In THE ARGUS of Saturday it was stated
that "Staubach, Exener, Al. Coyne, and
others of Staubachs friends had been
watching for Dave. and the plan seems to
have been to get him into the saloon and
then attack him." The inference might
be that the Exener referred to was Charles,
inasmuch as the article commenced by say
ing that Staubach died in the barn of
Charles Exener. 1t was not our inten-
ion to leave any such inference. 1t was
MeDas Exener that we intended to refer
to az one of the party roaming about town
trying to find Van Meter. Charles Exener
is, as far as we know, an excellent young
man, and we know that be wholly disap-
proves of the bad habits.and bad associa-
tons of his brother Menas, and has tried
as faithfully as a brother could to induce
Menas to lead a more reputable life and
shake off his bad companions Menas has
several times formed a resolution to do so,
and it is to be regretted that he can not or
does not carry out so good an intention.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

An exchange says. mo Republican de-
tends Belknsp." That may be true
They go for the scoundrels that get
caught, but never take any pains to ferret
them out. They kick the rascal that is
down with both boots, and without mercy,
but hailed him as a saint the moment be-
fore. We see no particular merit in lock-
ing the door after the horse is stolen.
The detection of the scoundrel is the meri-
torious act, and this Republicans leave for
others to do, moi themselves. The same
exchange says. mo Democrat condemns
Pendleton," which is not true. But why
should they condemn Pendleton?" He
is not an Office holder of the government,
nor defaulter. He collected a claim
which the railroad of which he was presi-
dent held against the government, when
probably no one else could have done it
There is no proof that he did not do it in a
legitimate way. There is no occasion,
therefore, for condemning him for that
act But Democrats do condemn the
transaction as whole, as one of doubtful
honesty and integrity.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
The Meanest Woman in New York.

Says the New York Observer: She lives
in fashionable quarter Of the town. And
this is what she did and does: In the
name OF charity she gave out some dress
making to the inmates of one of the institu
tons for reforming and saving women sur :
posed to be lost. When the work was
done this fashionable and charitable lady
was not ready to pay the bill, which
amounted to the enormous SUN of $l2.
The same work, if it had been done at a
fashionable dressG aker's, would have cost
her $25 or perhaps $50 She had no com
plant to make of the manner in which the
work was done; but she haggled about the
price, and, as she gave out the work in
charity she thought probably that the
charity should be extended to her aud not
to the poor sewing woman who had earned
the money. Que month passed away, and
another, and six more, while this wealthy
and charitable woman, with one excuse
and another, put off paying the poor girl
who was seeking to earn an honest living
and turn from her evil ways. But she
could not get her hard earned money from
this lady patroness. Finally, 10 despair,
she had recourse to the law, by the aid of
an agency Of which / will write to you, and
the prospect of exposure in the character
of fraud brought the lady to terms and
she paid the full amount! And | have
styled her The meanest woman in New
York If any one knows of meaner men
or women than they are who defraud iu
the name of charity, who do wickedness
under the pretence of beneyolence. lei
them mention the facts, and [ will modify
the opinion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

Chambers record was that of drunken,
dissolute and effete politician. He had
been cast aside by his party in bis own
state, and yet his appointment to the
interior department was proclaimed as
great sign of the reformation which we are
told is going on within the Republic party;
His bluff. hearty honesty was commended
as something beyond price, and now we
have him contributing $1,000 to aid Bah
cocks escape from justice. The man
whom the country has adjudged guilty
after the jury had acquitted him, and whom
even Grant abandoned, is made the objec,
of his bounty. What is Babcock to him
or he to Babcock, that he should give such
sum to pay the lawyers who kept tina,
gentleman out of the penitentiary ?-Nec
York World.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
The travelling public will be pleased II

The travelling public will be pleased to
learn that B. FL. Skinner, formerly pro-
prietor of the Briggs House, Chicago, be-
fore the Gre and more recently of the
Skinner Hotel, of that city, has again gone
into the hotel business Those who have
stopped with this popular landlord will not
fail to do So again. Mr.. Skinner has
bought an interest in the Park House,
New York. large and commodious hotel
with 200 rooms, elegantly furnished, and
supplied with all the modern eonvenienccs.
The Park" is situated in the very heart
of the business centre of the great metrop-
oils. and is kept on the European plan.
Two commodious restaurants are attached
to the hotel and care will be taken to sup
ply guests with the choicest the market
affords. No better landlord can be found
anywhere than B. H. Skinner and his con
nection with the Park House will be suffi
cient guarantee to all that TIE hotel will be
first class in every respect.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT
in the head Paralysis of the brain and
premature death are very frequently
caused by the use oe lead and other
metallic poisons in the hair preparations,
which haye been absorbed into the system.
ln the pamphlet which accompanies the
Egyptian Hair Coloring, simple directions
are given, by which any one can detect
polsons. 1t also contains a report of the
Metropolitan Board of Health showing
which articles are dangerous to health. and
endorsing the above article, which is the
only safe and effectual used Nosediment
no poisons-no stains lis not dye
Address Geo. VIM. Southwick, proprietor,
New York, z. o. box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
Personal.

Maj. j. M. Beardsley returned from
Chicago this morning. He has been en-
gagged by the friends of Van Meter to as
ssist Sweeney 4 Jackson in the case.
Albert d., son of Sheriff Huesing, who
has been attending well-known German
English school in Milwaukee, returned
home on Saturday evening, on two
weeks vacation.
Miss Katie Byrnes started for the east
yesterday to purchase a large stock Of
spring goods for her millinery store.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
LIVER On..-"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 On The established reputation
of Hegman 4 Co., as skilIful and conscien-
tious 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 o-day 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 g. 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 first-elass druggists throughout the
state.-Chacdgo Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

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-
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, 1876-04-11
Mexican War Medal.

As stated in The ARGUS some time
ago, the late secretary of war presented
the National Association of Mexican War
Veterans four bronze cannon, captured
from the Mexicans, which were to be used
in making medals for the members of that
association, to be worn at the Centennial
exhibition at Philadelphia, John Fred
erick Louis Wolfertz, of this city, soldier
in that war, sent for one of these medals,
and he has just received it. The medal
represents a shield, about q by inches
in length and breadth. Around the outer
edge are the words. 'Tobasco," Vera
Cruz" "Palo Alto ''Buena Vista, "
"Cerro Gordo,. "Cherubusco, "Chepul-
teper," and San Pascual" In the upper
left corner is frigate in full sail; willie in
the right corner is a cannon. Between
these is saber and two guns crossed, and
a revolver and canteen. Ii the centre of
the shield Is a wreath, at the bottom Of
which, inside, are the figures 1885," just
above this is a Mexican fortress; above
this arc one tobacco and two cactus plants,
while the ends of the wreath are united by
the word Mexico" below are the names
of Scott, " Perry" Taylor" the whole
surrounded by stars representing each
state in the Union. On the pin plate are
the patent marks and the words "Nationa
Association of Veterans" and it is con
Injected with the shield by two-inch STRIP
Of red, white and blue silk. On the back
of the shield are engraved the word,
John f. l.. Wolfertz, 9Th Ohio Inf. The
design is quite handsome. and Mr.. Wolf
ertz is very proud of his medal. He viii
wear it at Philadelphia, where he intend,
i. going this summer, in company with biz
wife, Hannha, who was with him duringtht
entire campaign of 1916.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

1t looks as if the Hon. ohm V. LeMoyne
would get Mr.. tFarwell's Chicago
Post and Mail.
1t looks as though Mr.. LeMoyne would
get his own seat, not Farwells. LeMoyne
is;the mantle people elected--n not Farwell;
aud LeMoyne, in the name Of the people,
demands that Farwell shall leave the seat
to which he (FarwelD is not entitled.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
One of the very best hotels in the coup-

One of the very best hotels in the coun-
try is the Brunswick, of Boston, Mass.
This hotel is furnished in an elegant and
costly manner and is supplied with all the
latest improvements, including passenger
and baggage elevator. Besides the regular
rooms for transient guests there are a
number of rooms en- suite for families.
The table will at all time be found equal
to the best anywhere and care will be
taken to see that the wants of the guests
are properly attended to. Parties visiting
Boston will do well to bear the Bruins
wick in mind as no better hotel can be
found anywhere.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Completion 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, StLouis, Mo-, and by E.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
Now hear Mrs. Suaigbt of ch;eaoo-

Now hear Mrs. Spaight, of Chicago
trump ace, certainly. She respectfully
presents to congress a statement that
den. Beauregard.llate Of the army in re-
bellion against the Uuited States, has ap-
piled to your honorable body for removal
of his political disabilities incurred by
reason of his rebellion and waging war
against the United States. with prob
ability that said disabilities will be remov-
ed. to which your petitioner enters no OBJ
jections," she applies for removal of her
political disabilities, and to be restored to
her rights of citizenship, of which all the
women of this country have been unjustly
deprived.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

1t is rare thing That medicines
answer to Their names, but Lacock's Worm
Killer does more, for it expels worms both
dead and alive. This valuable worm medl-
cine is perfectly safe, entirely vegetable,
and more pleasant and effectual than either
worm candies or ve,mifuges Sold by all
DRUGGISTS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

1T works like charm" clean, safe and
delicious to use internally or externally.
aud purely vegetable. What is better to
have in the house in cases of emergencies
than Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil?
When there is occasion to try it, use it
freely and thoroughly, and you, my dear
reader, will echo the glad refrain ut
works like a charm"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
THE GREAT PANAcEA.-In this sea

THE GREAT PANACEA.- this season
of rheumatism. chilblains, frost bites, etc.,
nothing better can be kept in the house
than Merchants celebrated Gargling Oil.
1t is peculiarly adapted to family use. yet
it answers equally as well for horses and
other animals. 1t is free from stain, and
at the same time very efficacious in all
instances where liniment is required. -
Rochester ~. ~ Daily Union and Id
7erfiser
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

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 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, 1876-04-11

Who may Marry, who not; why
These important quo stions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address Gil St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
From the CHICAGO Times.

LISA well-known fact in Washington
circles that President Grant is in financial
embarrassment on account of unfortunate
real estate transactions. Recently he sold
the great bulk of his real estate in Wash
ington. His last act has been to order the
sale of his Long Branch and st. Louis
property. He does this, his friends say,
because he is resolved to clear off all OF
his indebtedness, and this is the only way
possible for him to do.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
River News.

The Diamond 10 passed Up this morning,
and will return from Fulton to Burlington,
passing here at I a. m. tomorrow. The
Dubuque is the next Keokuk- Northern
Line packet for St. Louis, and will leave
some time tomorrow afternoon. The
Savanna will pass up tomorrow afternoon
for the head of navigation, at Reeds land.
inc
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
KIDDERs AsTHAMA PASTRIES have.

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 inhaiing a de-
hShttul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell L Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

MASONIC. Regular convocation o.
Barrett Chapter No. is, r. A. NJ, this
Tuesday evening at So'cDock. Work OF
the NJ M. degree. By order of the Fl. p
w. L. SWEENEY, Secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., ST. Louis, Cincinnati, and 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, 1876-04-11

From all of which, it looks very much as
though the Chronicle would not be orpos-
ed to Mr.. Hawley, should be consent to be
a candidate for the nomination.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

Valuable and Reliable. BroaonS
Bronchial Troches" are invaluable to
those exposed to sudden changes, affording
prompt relief in coughs Colds, etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
Z A. N. 81 above Zere 10 II above zero
GA. NJ. IS 5P. M. rs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

Just received, at Mitchell & Parsons
Ladies Silk Cloaks; new Dress Goods
Prints; Embroideries, &c. Shall be receiv
ing new goods daily. Fall line of Ladies
Underwear at cost to close them out. 4
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

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.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by E. G. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
j. G. YOUNG, Town Clerk.
A. DUNLAP, Moderator, Pro tenn.

1t will probably surprise the people gen.
orally to know tina the above is everything
done in the matter of town business, and
they will, most likely, wonder why the
above resolution could not have been
adopted at the court house just as well as
at the cemetery. Nearly all the voters
outside of the city were at the court house
during that day and could have passed
that resolution just as we'll at the court
house as at the cemetery. Probably one
half of the 60 or 70 voters outside the city
were compelled to pass by or near the
court house to 60 out to the cemetery to
vote-certainly all or nearly all that por-
ton of the voters in the territory formerly
a part of Moline, and portion of those
formerly in the town of Black Hawk. The
division discommodes all such voters, and
causes trouble and expense in going out
there to count the votes. 1t looks as
though more people were Inconvenience
than accommodated by the change. If
any change is made it should be to vote by
wards aud thus enable all persons to vote
without loss of time.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOEE DSEsSING. NO DUST NO SMELL!
~ Always soft and ready for use without dish
ana give more elegant and lasting lusre, than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced stove can be dress
ca on delicate carpet without soiling it, Manu-
Mass. - '
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

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, 1876-04-11

NoTIoE,-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. dly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best IN the world. The inventor has used this
splended Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, and no injury to his health; proof that it ls
the only true and perfect Dye Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; ridiculous
unts; remedies the i'll effects of bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig Fac
pists =
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
lightning,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

Orders for Printing or Book Binding will
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. tt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

The Cambridge Chronicte thinks Gen. Henderson
will receive denomination to congress without OPP
position.-PeOrid Transcript.
Not having said anything OIL the subject.
the Chronicle thinks the Transcript knows
very little of what it thinks it knows about
what the Chronicle thinks.-Canab1idge
Chronicle.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11
NERVOUS DEBILITr.

a depressed, irritable state OF mind
q weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
mo energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bflitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 2s.
1t tones up the system, arrests dSscha ee dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. ,nu rejnve-
mates the entire system. It is per1ectly harm
less and always Efficient Price s5, for package
OF five boxes and large g 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 MANCINR 90,
No. 603 BROADWAY, n. Y.
NSse large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

What the reporter for THE ARGUS
stated as to Father Roles's action was ex-
actly what several very prominent mem
bers of Father Roles's church told him
while at the funeral, in answer to his
enquiry as why Father Roles did not
officiate.
Mr.. Ii. Wadsworth, of Happy Hollow
lin Hampton who is business agent of
mr. Pease, at his mines there, and who is
also son-in-law of John Staubach, having
procured note from Father Roles on the
subject, and published it in the UniOn
we republish it, with one clerical correc-
ton, in brackets, at the commencement of
the last paragraph, as follows.
Rock ISLAND, April 10, 1876.
Mr.. H. wadsworth.
SIR--You ask me to notice some re-
marks in THE ARGUS concerning the re-
fusal of Father Roles to officiate and
preach at the funeral of Mr.. John Stau.
bach on the ground of his not being "a
consistent member of the church." In
reply please allow me to state:
/. | have not refused burial in Calvary
cemetery to the remains, as this privilege
was not asked of me.
2. l did not decline to- say christian
service" over the remains on the grounds
alleged, but on the ground that he was
not a member of st. Joseph church at all,
as he and his family belong to the German
Catholic church (St. Mary's) and what
ever discipline that church exercises is not
now in my control. With respect, yours
truly, Jos. 2. ROLES.
As to the place where the funeral was
held. the Union says: MIR. Staubach
does not now keep a saloon, and the place
is simply tine private dwelling house of the
family" The sign. Western Saloon"
was on the building and therefore our re-
porter thought it was saloon,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-11

The latest Geographic news can always
be found in the DAILY ARGUS.