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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
A RAILROAD DOWN THE RIVER
BANK FROM DAVENPORT
TO MUSCATINE.
The c., r. 1. & p. Selling it's Side Lines.

Articles of incorporation of the Iowa
Southern & Missouri Northern railroad
company were filed in the county re-
cOrder's Office, in Davenport, Tuesday.
The ihcorporators are f. r. Gable, T. II.
Griggs, Il. 4. Cook, j. Scott Richman, J.
l.. Drew and II. Ii. Hills. The object is
to purchase, improve by double track and
otherwise maintain and operate the main
line of the Chicago & Southwestern rail
way, extending from Washington, Iowa,
to Leavenworth, Kansas; similar purchase
of the Des Moines, Indianola 4 Missouri
railway, extending from Des Moines to
1ndianola; similar purchase of the Des
Moines, Winterset & Southwestern rail-
way, extending from Somerset on the
d. NJ, |. & NJ. railway to Winterset
similar purchase of the Fort Leavenworth
railroad in the state of Kansas, aid to
purchase or lease bridges over the Missouri
river which connect with or extend the
lines of which this company shall become
owner or lessee.
Also to construct and extend the said
Chicago x Southwestern railway from the
eastern terminus thereof at Washington
by way of Museatine, to Davenport, and
from its western terminus on the Missouri
river to such point or points as may here
after be determined in the state of Kansas.
The capital stock is not to exceed $40,
100000 divided into shares of 500 each
aud here follow the usual articles gov
erning such corporations, one of which is
that the existence of the company COM
mences on the day the articles are filed
for recoId-that was Tuesday-to con-
tinue for term of fifty years. The first
board of directors consists of the corpora
tors above named-and these directors are
to have all the powers similar boards Of
other corporations possess, which are laid
down in the articles, but copying Of which
here is not necessary. The company
connot go into debt to exceed $6,O00,000
and the private property of the stockhold
ers is not to be liable for the company's
debt.
So it looks as though railroad is to b.
constructed along the bank. of the rive
between Davenport and Muscatine, anC
that the money Of the Chicago, Rock Isl
aud q PACING railroad company is t,
build it,
The president is 4. III, Griggs aud tn
lsecretary j. L. Drew.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31


Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists
RossMAN i MCKINsTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
feetions of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN' S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years BY J. j.
Davislnow deceased) and you MI be sure
to find relief Address ROSSMAN &
McKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists In Rock Island
Sold by Avery 4 Tyler, Lafayette, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John f. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, s College Place n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state of minds
a weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
no energy or animation; confused
head. weak memory. often with de-
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence of excuses, mental overwork
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests dscha e7s dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. mr. reiuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perfectly harm
less and always efficient. Price IS, for a package
of five boxes and large g vial of powder, which
is important in old serious cases; 81 per single
box, sSold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MeSVCINE CO.
No. 562 BROADWAY, r. Y.
sxg-Sec large advertisements.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
List Of Books Received by Rock Island
Public Library

Sketches Of Irish character.
Modern Leaders.
Life of Stoncwall Jackson.
Studies from England and Italy.
The Ancient Regime.
A tour through The PyTrnccs.
The Sylvan Year.
History of Chas. the Twelfth.
The Abode of Snow.
Life of Thos. jefferson.
Why Laugh.
A Free Lance in Field of Letters.
Angoid and the Congo River.
The DEVILS Chain.
Through and Through the Tropics
Acadia or a month with the Blue n oses.
The Black Hills
Summer Afternoons
Men and Manners in America 1G1 years ago.
Letters and liable talk Of Robert Hayden.
West India Pickles.
Thomas A kempis
Braces Home Life in Germany.
Paying lives ment
Robinson Crusoes Money
The Childrens Crusade in the 18th Century.
Tales Of Teeck & Richter, vols.
\ Quaker among the Indians.
A hebei's Recoections
Anecdotes of Public Men.
German Element IN War of Independence.
Memoirs of Court of Elizabeth
Confl.c ct between Labor and Capital
ShOr, History of Natural Science.
PAINTERS Camp.
An American in Iceland
Rural Hours.
Eastern Life.
Corneille and his Times
Sights and Insi ghts, , vols
Winter Sunshine
Hopes of the Human Race.
Transcendenalism in New England.
Familiar Letters of John Adams
Naive Races of America, ) vols.
Macaulsy's Life aud Let eTs vols.
Life and Letters of Geo. Ticknor, vols
Tuckerman's Book of Artists
Poems-Christ' ma Rosetta
Hunting the Shark.
Poem-Celia ThaSter.
Poem-Arthur Clough
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

THE GRAND UNIoN.-New York
This hotel has gained a wide popularity
both on account of its eligible situation-it
being directly opposite the Grand Central
Depot-and the excellent manner in which
tits kept. By stopping at this house,
guests save the heavy expense of carriage
hire and expressage, 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, 1876-08-31

NIGHT SCHOOL commences at the Rock
Island Business College on the eve of
Sept 4th. All wishing a good practical
business education,or desiring to learn the
beautiful and useful art of short hand at
fair prices are respectfully requested to
call at the College, Market Square, and see
accommodations prices, etc, 29tts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Ho! for the Centennial.

The Peoria 4 Rock Island Railway has
now on sale, Centennial Excursion tickets,
good for sixty C60) days via all the popu-
lar routes. Cali and examine route books,
guide books, maps, &c.
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l TIKI Ag't.
W. n. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't. 5-29d32m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

WATER FLTERs.-Partles 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 re-
ceivcd large lot of Refrigerators and Ice
Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

REMovED.-M. COIN, 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-Q-d6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

The driver of Maggie s. weighed ITO
pounds-2O pounds over weight.
FIRST HEAT.
Maggie SD
Janesville-2d.
Nodaway-1st-3:00
This is all the races we could get in to-
day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
POLICE CASES.
Before Justice Hayden.

Yesterday afternoon Constable Hever-
ling arrested man named John Wilson,
charged with stealing valise belonging to
A. l.. Hayes, of Aledo. The affair oc-
CURED on the fair ground. Wilson went
to Jail in default Of $500 bail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
NOTICE.
MAYORS OFFICE.

Rock ISLAND, HIS, August 81, 1876, (
For the information of all concerned |
state that the council, after great deal of
labor and expense, has determined to pre-
pare grades for street sidewalks and sewers
throughout the city.
Maps and profles showing all changes
are on file in the city clerks office.
No grades have ever before been legally
adopted in this city
3ldlt W. p BUTLER, Mayor.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haYe testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' s
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. 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 E.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

kIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are aifording 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 4 Co Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

The TIvoLI restaurant is now open and
ready tor business. Warm meals served
up at all hours of day or night, on short
notice and at reasonable prices. 3ldlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in,
Dictated hv thermometer:
A. NJ. 739 above zero 10 $40 above zero
"a. NJ, re 3P. N. re "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

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, 1876-08-31

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, 1876-08-31

If you have any magazines, or newspaper
files you want bound, or any old books you
want rebound, take them to THE ARGUS
BINDERY. dwtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

The ball of Phoenix Hose Co. No.
takes place at Killers hall this evening
A pleasant time is anticipated and those
who wish to enjoy themselves will not fail
TO Attend
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 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, 1876-08-31

Who may Marry, who not; WHY?
s.le.e Important questions answered in
On. NHITFIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 CTS. Ivy mail. Address 81 st. Charles
street, St. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Renne's Paln-Killing Magic Oil should
be kept by every family. Sudden sickness
is the time you want it, and night or day 1t
is first rate doctor in the house It's
timely use cures collie, cholera morhus.
headache, sudden colds, prevents tevers,
etc. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
THE TEETH AN ADvEsrIsING MEDIUM.

THE TEETH AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM,
Every time lady who uses fragrant
Sozodont opens her mouth. she avertises
the article. The state Of her teeth is
certificate of its excellence No spot
darkens their surfance, no impurity clings
to them, the cushions in which they are
set are rosy. and the breath that swells
them is sweet as the breeze of June.
Spalding's Liquid Glue, always ready to
rIsa
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Do not use liniments to cure Rheuma-
tism, and thereby produce organic disease
of the heart, when a dose or two of
Freligh's Remedy, sold by all druggists,
will effectual!y eradicate the cause from
the system. Manufactured by S. 0. A
Murphy, wholesale druggist, 81 Barclay
st. n Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

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, 1876-08-31

LYoN's KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

ALL ABOARD FOR THE FAIR-The Pc
Oria & Rock Island Railroad run train
to the Fair Grounds every thirty minutes,
starting from the foot of Eagle street, lat
the ferry landing), and calling at their de-
pot, foot of Elk street. Fare 10 cents
each way, Train leaves for Galya and
intermediate stations at 7 p. NJ, 3Od3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Blank Books made to order at THE
ARGUS BINDERY. dwtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Pools will be sold by the association
for the races during the fair, at the Tivoli
saloon, Star block. 29d5t.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Death of Mr.. S. p. Hodges.
Personal.

16ISUudIs
Mr.. j. +. Firoved, young gentleman
formerly with Messrs. H. X. and W. S.
PETER, in the shoe business here, was in
town to-day. He resides in Monmouth,
and his friends here were glad to meet him
again.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

The latest Geographic newscan always
be found in the DAILY ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

GEO. NJ. LOOSELY. T'k't Ag't.
A. KDlBALL, Asst. Genl Supt. 3l67t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
First Ward Club Meeting,

First Ward Club Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Reform Club
Of the First Ward will be on Thursday
evening, at u o'clock, at the Hose House.
I'd By ORDER OF Con-.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth
ache.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Illinois State Fair

Held at Ottawa Sept. 9Th to Sth inclu-
sive. Special train on Chicago, Rock Isl
and Pacific three days, as follows:
Leave Rock Island. ........... 620A. NJ.
Arrive in Ottawa. ...........l0.25
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

See large advertisements
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-29
LncIen An.ierSnn.

The COURIER printed some matter
from the May field Monitor war
"reminiscences, concerning Llcien An
ierson's record Anderson said these
memories should never be forgotten
The -sIOt,ise.. took him at bis words
Now the gallant Colonel wants to ex-
plain, aud to show him that all are
earnestly anxious to bridge the
bloody chasm, We re print his explain
alton:
rs the Monitor had published Ger
tain charges made against him while a
member of Congress, he proposed to
show that all these charges were in
vestigated He proceeded to read
from the Congressional Globe, Pad
session of the 38th Congress, page
3l6, where II on. Green Smith intro
duced a resolution setting forth the
charges made by Gov. Bramlette,
asking that a special committee be ap
/ pointed to investigate said charges and
+ that the committee be appointed by
/ the Speaker of the House and that
said committee did report "a shown on
page 14l1 Congressional Globe, 2nd
session Of 3Srh Congress, aud that by
said report he was fully exonerated
from all of said charges This he
said ought 20 he sufficient, still some
I of his friends knowing that an inves
/ tig&tion had taken place are now hav-
ing the charges published but with
holding from the public the fact that
/ the charges were investigated in order
/ 10 deceive and ni>lead the people
I Such conduct he said was iudefensible
aud those engaged IN this thing were
/ dangerous men and he would advise
j all persons mixing with them to keep
their hands on their pocket books.
He further stated that he couldn 7
I handy ephithets with the sap suckers
/ that controlled the Monitor II e con
cluded by telling the Republicans to
stand firm and be Of good cheer as ali
the indications pointed to glorious
victory in November for the Republi-
can candidate. X X =
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-29

n, ,osition has been taken oy ou'
noIticaI philosophers aud prominent
Pon', .n,an that no party which remains
S'u''e nower can stand intact against
iUus donations which are necessarily
the acc9mpaniments of It's pro'rae'e9
og;cial supremacy. 1t Is maintained
III. bv slow degrees at first, and by
s"a;d progression in the end, the rep
an,a,ive officials of parties so sltua-
"a abandon the principles which were
,.o.o,ed at first as being oil prime
Torrance to the maintenance OF good
1lernment and abuse the powers with
rhich they have been conferred. Al
~ tho first downward steps have been
.etan economy is soon changed into
svtrayaganee. official honesty becomes
ds.,royed. and political purity is turned
/ INTO positive corruption.
The members of any political party
usually the last to behold its faults,
anl to have their tai'h shaken IN
,bs conduct and character of the
ofieials they elected to administer pnb-
he affairs On the principle that par
n,lity renders men blind TO the faults
:, their chosen leaders. the American
voler has often failed TO see the most
.,lsripg defects aud fittings Of those
whom he helped to place IN power.
Thus, term after term, has the Gov
erpment actually been in the hands OF
.noe party, although to an impartial
mud it has been plainly discernIble
that the rulers have been wanting IN
capacity, loose in principles, aud cor
Eruption. These charges may have
I bees well founded aud substantially
cofTrcSS but tho rerurrty for tho results
( has so far shown itself to have bee u
tar worse than the disease Of the Dem
ocracy- This remedy was the retiring
of the Democratic party from power
aud the installation Of a Republican
Administration The cry OF reform
was then raised as loudly a il is pow
though there was lar less necessity fol
it.
Well, we have had sixteen years. OF
four terms, of Republican rule. and the
phllosophic rotation of parties i begin
nlng to be demonstrated a. an urgeui
necessity, a. all the noted abuse,
which have sprung hitherto from con.
Inued party supremacy have now
reached an extent n hundred fold
worse than they have ever been be
lore. 1t Is held as a political axiom
10 American politics that no party Is
able to reform Itself. aud to correct all
the abuses which have grown IN our
political system, with the duration OF
mat parry's supremacy l this is
really governmental axiom ii proves
the utter futility OF seeking 70 correct
the evils which threaten to destroy
our PoIitical institutions by continuing
in power party which is mauife-tly
incapable OF affecting he desired re-
form However, Is the average voter
Is not given 10 studying OF discussing
the question of political philosophy
aud economy, it l. likely that it, laws
and axioms will not exert decided
influence over his choice II it shout
50 happen that we get the rotation iu
the matter Of party rule it is likely
that We will be benefited by the reform
which Is 80 largely desired by all in
telli@ent citizens of the couutry.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-29

VIM Fl Courcill colored. in an ad
dress at Green Grove. Ala. the other
day gave the following good counsel to
the negroes: The negro does all the
voting and rallying while others hold
all the offices and grab all the spois
He suffers the cruelfies and wrongs.
while others escape and live at ease at
his expense Here in this county Of
over 900 negro Republican voters,
and only 200 or 800 white Republi,
cans, with Federal patronage Of SIS.
900 per annum, the black man hold,
not single Office Our friends hold
all the Offices and get all the pay. Is
that Republicanism Is that Justice I?
Think about it. Shall we forever vote
wealth and donors upon men who care
nothing for u? If we are to fight. let
us fight under the banner ofindepend.
ence, ac'uated by proper motives, and
not propelled by the engines Of preiu
dice and passion.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-29
TmE SITUATION.
The struggle EU Indiana an d
Ohio.


Here, in Kentuek we are only in
terested spectators OF the great Presi .
iential battle now being fought in the
Northern States. Indiana and Ohio
are the great battle grounds, and to
say these two great States are perfect
blaze of excitement is no proper idea
Of the fury of excitement prevailing
they say, all manner of business !,
suspended aud the whole people or
ganized into two great armies, Demo
cratic and Republican, aud meet il
pitched battles every day and in every
county aud town. No one can tell the
result before Z o'clock of October 10
The Democrats claim Indiana by from
$4,000 to 10000. The Republican.
claim it by from 5000 to 10 600. The
Republicans claim Ohio by 10000
and the Democrats latterly are conf
dent of carrying it.
We say the fight will be so close, nc
Que can tell the result, much less We al
this distance
The theory of Tilden's nomination
did not include either of these State.
as necessary to his election, neverthe
less the contest has drifted into sucl
Issues as will almost virtually decid,
he contest. Tilden is DOT necessarily
defeated if he fails TO curry efftcT o.
these States, yet the moral effect wiz
largely discourage his friends in the
other States. If he carries either one
of them, his election in November Is
4 certainty.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1876-09-29
Magnitude OF tie rarming zu-
EoRoas


Ii has been stated ., IL authori
~ ana can easily be made TO appear
from The census returns Of 1870, that
In the Uuited States there are iu round
numbers twelve millions FIVE hundred
thousand bread earuers By the fruits
OF The labor Of these millions nations
are re-. sno>is'ed They supply food
shelter and raiment to the forty mil
millions OF people who make up our
own population. Thus il is seen that
every bread Garner has to fl, on an
average, IA little more thau three
mouths
OF the whole number of these bread
carriers there are not les than SIX mn
lions (about one half engaged III az
ncul'ural pursuits, aud nearly two
millions IN their rural trades aud call
lngs, aud making with their food de-
pendentS total Of not less than t"en
y four millions of consumers.
The manufacturers. including al
classes OF operators, earn bread Ton
about two million people. The com
merclal classes, including all that
properly belong to them. support two
aud half millions; the raiIrond anC
/ express companies about hall NIL
/ ion more
Yet while agriculture and mechan'
lcs taken together iced ten times a.
many as commerce, twenty times al
many as manufacturers. aud tlty time
as many as railroad computes, yet tn
least Of these, by combination ant
management, exert more influence II
the country and iSc2nparabiy NOR
2 T..,s@4r-s-iai. the goveFumeut- <'""''--s III
lIliers Of the soft and l.,is for the sim
pie reason that the latter do not eXer
The power which they might, IN tn
protection OF their own interest
Christian Union