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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
Massachusetts, Republican Convention.

WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. 5.-The Re-
publican State Convention assembled here
to day. Alvan H. Beard was chosen TEN
porary chairman. Resolution giving women
voice and vote in primary meetings Of the
party was received with applause and
Kisses, and was referred without debate
Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, was selected
chairman. On motion of Geo. f. Haar,
Alex. III. Rice was nominated for Gov
ernor with but one single dissenting voice.
Horatio G. Knight was nominated by
acclamation for Lieutenant Governor. The
ticket was completed by nominating the
following by acclamation: H. B. Pierce
Secretary of State; Julius L. Clark, Au-
ditor; Charles Eudicott. Treasurer; and
Charles R. Train, Attorney General.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
RADWAY'S REMEDIES.
OVARIAN TUMOR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CURED BY
DR.. RAILWAYS REMEDIES
RADWAY'S REMEDIES.
I b0pD had an Ovarian Thmor IN the Opa-
ries and Boaoels for Ten Years.

ANN ARBoR, Dec. 27, 1875.
DIR. RADwAY:-That Others may be benefited,
make this statement
have had an Ovarian Tumor in the ovaries and
bowels for ten years. | tried the best physicians in
this place and others without any benefit 1t was
growing at such rapidty that could not have lived
much longer. A friend OF mine induced me to try
kadways Remedies. had not much faith in them,
but finally, after much deliberaiion, tried them.
purchased six bottles OF the ResoveSt, two box
es OF the Pills, and two bottles OF the Relief used
those without any apparent benefit. determined
TO persevere. used tw I've more bottles of the Re-
solvent, two OF the Relief, and two boxes OF Pills
Before they were gone had lost 25 pounds.
continued to use the medicine until was sure
thatI was entirely cured. took the medicine about
five months, and during that time lost 45 pounds.
In all took three dozen bottles of the Resovent,
six bottles Relief, and six boxes OF the Pills.
feel perfectly WELL and my heart Is full OF graf
itude to God for this help In my great afction. To
you, Sir, and your wonderful medicine. feel deep
ly indebted, and my prayer is that 1t may be as
much OF blessing to others as 1t has been TO me.
lSgnedl MRS. K. c. BIBBISs
the person for whom 7 requested you to send medi
cine in June, 1875. The medicines above stated
were bought Of me, with the exception of what was
sent to her by you. may say that her statement
Is correct without qualification.
[Signedl L. S. LERCH.
Druggist and Chemist, Ann Arbor, Mich
This may certify that Mrs. Bibblns, who makes
the above certificate is and has been for many
years well known to us and the facts therein stated
are undoubtedly and undenIably corr ect. Any one
who knows Mrs. Bibbins will believe her statement
Signedl BENZ. d. COCKER, MARY B. POND.
NARY COCKER. E. B. POND.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

the sand mound on Rock river, which, on
motion OF Aid. Barnard was accepted.

the sand mound on Rock river, which, on
motion of Aid. Barnard was accepted.
A petition was presented signed by j.
ii. Mueller. E. Bicknell and others, ask
ing that sidewalk be built from the
crossing of Henry street with Deere street,
TO school house Ne l. On motion of Aid.
Whipple it was laid over for further con.
sideration.
An ordinance providing for the weighing
OF coal, hay. corn, oats, and any article OF
merchandise usually weighed upon plat
torn or hay scales. was taken up and pass
ed by unanimous vote.
Moved by Aid. Barnard that thu Sylvan
boat club be charged $500 per month for
the use of the council room. Carried.
Police Magistrate Swanders report for
August was read and approved.
Moved by Aid Grantz that Richard
Lloyd be allowed $40 for extra work in
moving the stone for the Rock river
bridge. Carried.
Reimer Erbst asked that the council
would transfer the saloon license of Robert
RoseDquist to him.
On motion of Aid. Whipple it was er-
dered that license be granted Reimer
Erbst bearing tho same number as that of
Robert Rosenquist, Oh filing the proper
bond,
Monthly bills were allowed as follows, all
the Ali9rplpn
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
Total


Moved by Aid. Whipple that the city
attorney be instructed to draw ordinances
for sidewalks as follows:
On south side of Illinois street from
Rodman avenue to Spring street, feet
in. on north side of county road from Mr.
Runge's store to school No. |, 2 plank
walk; on north side of Oak street FROM
Rodman avenue to Lynde street, 5 it. Ain. :;
on south side of Railroad street to Oakland
street, f.. on south side of Railroad av-
enue to " ittick street, 2 plank; on west
side of Bass street from Main street to the
railroad. part feet aud part II feet wide
on east side of Oakland street from First
street to Main street, 4 it,; on east side of
Edwards street from Park street to Henry
street. 5 #. in. Carried by unanimous
vote.
City treasurers report for August was
read and approved.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather,
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
For the northwest, warmer, southeast
winds, falling barometer, cloudy and rain
followed Wednesday a. M, 10 western
portions by rising barometer and cooler
northwest winds.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
The Vermont Election Both Parties Con
fdent of Success

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Sept. s..
Appearances indicate that the exciting
canvass of the past few weeks will culmin-
ate to-day in bringing to the falls nearly
every voter in the state. Free conveyance
is furnished to every voter. Reports from
all quarters show that no such enthusiasm
has been manifested since Lincoln's first
election. Republicans consider that there
is a strong probability of an increase Of s.
900 votes over their majority Of 1874 The
Democrats are sanguine that the election
will show reactionary sentiment in favor
Of their party.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
DR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate purify, cleanse, and strength
Railways Pills. for the cure OF all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache Constipation, Costive.
ness Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bilionsness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the Internal Viscera Warranted
TO effect positive cure Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning mercury, minerals, or deleterious drugs
eE- Observe the following symptoms resulting
from Disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness OF the Blood
in the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fulness Of Weight
In the Stomach, Sour Eruprons, Sinking Flutter.
ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Futterings
at the Heart, Choking or Suffocating Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency OF Perspiraton Yeowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side Chest, Limbs,
and sudden Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh
A few doses of RADWAY'S PILLS will free the
ysteh from all the above named disorders. Price
80 cents per box. Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
Send one letter-stamp to RADWAY & CO., No q
Warren ST., New York. Information worth thou
sand vii be sent VOC
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
TELEGRAPH1C.
t7elegraphed to the Rock Island Argue
ARKANSAS ELECTION.
THE STATE GOES "DEMoCRATIC BY AN
ovERwHEI6INo MAJORITY "
"The Election Passed of Quietly
is Your Bloody Shirt How2

LITTLE Rock, Sept. 4.-The election
passed off quietly. No official returns
have been received, except from the city
and county. The state is conceded to the
Democrats by an overwhelming majority.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Quiot; unchanged; No 8, Milwaukee 95
691 03; No 9 Chicago ! 0S
Corn-Shade frmer; 54G56a
Oats-Steady; 35GI44
Pork-Firm; 16 rs
lard-Heavy; 10 20
Whisky II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
LOST go REWARD.

A SILVER WATCH, waltham make, was lost be-
~ tween n. Chester & Co.'S Store. Moline, and
Rock River bride, or on Bluff between Moline and
Fields residence. from Fields to Taylor House,
Rock Island. the above reward will be paid by
returning il to Argus Office.
29d4t c. A. CHIN BURG.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
DIR. RAILWAYS
Sarsapari!lian Resolvent
The Great Blood Purifier.

The Great Blood Purifier.
For the Cure OF all Chronic Diseases.
sCRoFULA OR sYPHILITIC, HEREDITARY OR
CONTAGIOUS.
BE 1T SEATED IN THE
Lungs or Stomach, Skin or Bones, Flesh
or Nerves.
Corrupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
FChronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandalur Swell
ling Hacking Dry Cough Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitic Complaints Bleeding Of the Lungs, Dys
pepsia, Water Brash, Tic Dooreux, White Swell
lngs, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseass, Mer-
cural Diseases, Female Complaints, Cont, Dropsy,
Ricketts,, Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption
Kidney ,tBladder, Liver Complaints, &c.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Druggists.
DIR. RADWAY & CO., 80 Warren ST., New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

HgThe board of town auditors we're in
session to day.
g9rNo ,police leases kto-day and no
tramps last night
BB@Mrs. Chris Kuehl LETT for the east
last night. on her way to Germany.
Ra~It looks as it there would be some
opposition to the new Sugar Hollow
bridge.
Ba~Park street has been opened to dis
trict No. and is now one of the best
roads in the township.
Berthe Republicans have been trying
to raise crowd to go to Peoria. but some
how the boys won't stand the racket.
BH-The two rope thieves Woodard and
Littlepsge, were taken to Davenport this
morning and turned over to IAN officer from
Clinton, Iowa.
bH@Cash Clendenin desires to announce
the arrival OF his new insurance agent.
| The new arrival will not enter on his du-
ties at present.
ngThe council did not adjourn until l
o'clock this morning. 1t was the longest
session ever held. A large amount of
business was transacted as the official re-
port will show.
ngYou couldn't finG Republican who
had time to discuss politics to-day; nor one
who had heard from Arkansas; Since
the tax swindling perjury of Hayes come
Ito light the "WheezeDhalers are silent on
Tilden' income tax return.
tTMoved by Aid. Grantz that the street
Icommittee receive bids for building two
1 u L. Al
rels each; one on First street between
Oakland and Broadway. near the lst ware
school; and one on Illinois street between
Division and Oakland streets. Carried.
On motion of Aid. Barnard, the city
attornery was instructed to draw an ordi
Eance to provide for the issuing of th,
Rock river bridge bonds, to mature a
follows:
) October lst, 1885. ...........$ So. .O0I
E October 1st, 1886. 6............. 3,00
October LIST, 1887. 200
) October 1st, 1888. ............ 300
: On motion of Aid. Barnard, the cit
attorney be, as instructed, to draw an ordi
nance to prevent the obstructing of tn,
waters of the Sugar Hollow ditch, With
the city limits.
receive bids for making road oyer tn
] sand mound on Rock river, according t
: specifications Carried.
On motion adjourned.
S. T. WALKER, City Clerk.
The Moline Council.
Regular meeting of the city council hel
September 4th, 1876. Present-his homo
| the Mayor and all the aldermen excar
White.
Minutes of the last regular and subse
queht special meeting were read and ar
lproved.
A petition was presented signed by W
Z. Teller and all the owners of propert
iu block Is, in the old town, asking pei
mission to erect frame building. to b
1t used for livery purposes, on the lot we,
n adjoining Henry Caleutzkys saloon, th
same being within the fire limits. Granted
A petition was presented signed by d
: Stewart and others, asking that some r.
lief be given them from certain nuisance
: 10 their neighborhood, such as pig pen.
etc.
On motion of AID. Grautz the city ma
shall was instructed to see that the ord
nance regarding nuisancesbe strictly en-
forced.
! The Freja society asked permission
sell intoxicating malt, virous. mixed
d. fermented liquors, for the ensuing eigl
< month In Freja Hall building
Is On motion of Aid, Whippie the petite
was laid on the table.
Engineer Gordon presented report of
, lsurvey and profile Of proposed road ov
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
Premature Explosion in n. Y. Harbor
Three Men Killed,-Others Injured

Three Men Kil1ed.-0thers Injured.
New YORK. Sept 5.-About 10 O'Clock
this morniong as number Of workmen
were fixing the primers for final explo-
sion at the government works at He'll Gate
charge exploded prematurely, killing
three men and seriously iniuring number
of others.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
USE RENNE'S
PAIN-KILLING
MAGIC. OIL
ssIt Works like q Charm. ,

SIT Works like Charm"
II you have got Rheumatism,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL
If you have got Neuralgia
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL.
If you have got Collie or Cramps,
USE RENNE'S MAGIC OIL.
II you have got any kind of Ache or Pain,
USE RkNNES PAIN KILLING MAGIC OIL.
Try it. and you will be surprised at the beneficial
effect derived from thorough and faithful OF
this popular remedy 1t Is purely vegetable; safe
and clean to use internally ar externally.
SYRACUSE, n, Y, July 25th, 1873.
VIM. RENNE & Sons, Pittsfeld, ass.
STRs-As duty, as well as privilege, wish to
commend to those unacquainted with its healing
qualities you r'Pain-KiIling Magic OIL" TO BE
KEPT IN READINESS FOR EMERGEFCIEs, as severe at
tacks of bowel difficulties, to be applied ExTER.
NALLY as a counter irrltant, and INTERNALLY as an
anodyne and healer Also for fresh wounds, having
tested it. especially on the cuts, bruises and strain.
received in the terrible calamity at the Central
| baptist Church, June %, 1S74. In behalf of al
Things which good, and truly useful. ubscribt
| myself, Fraturnally yours, Rev. Il. A. SIzER
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
NEW LAUNDRY,

kARS. DEiS RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES
ItI TO the citizens of Rock Island that she has
opened Laundry on Canal street, between Swan
and Ohio streets, and il prepared to fiji all orders
promptly and at reasonable rates.
Goods called for. S-2ldlm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE


THIS Institution, under the care of friends and
open to students of eith,r SEX is situated on the
West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad, ten miles
from Philadelphia. Fall Courses of study pro-
vided in both the Classical and the scientific De-
parment, for completing either of VIII ch the usual
degrees conferred There is also connected with
the College Preparatory School. Applicants ad-
nitted either TO the college or preparatory School
their last teachers and pass the required prepara-
tory examinations. The examinations for admis-
sion o the College or the Preparatory school will
be held the Sd. 4th and 5th days the 18th. 18th
and 14th, of ninth month (September), 1876. To
cure places, the accommodation being limited, ap-
plication should be made early possible, either
personal by letter, to The President. For eata-
lognes and further particulars address
EDWARD Il. MAGILL President
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

offers to YOUNG LADIES every facility for ac-
4nlrng thorough mental end moral education
The Scholastic year lie divided into two sessions of
nve months each beginning respectively on the fret
Monday OF September and the fret Monday in Feb
ruary. Pupils are, however received at any tIme
during the year. their sessions dating from time of
entrance
Board and tuition per session, $50 Music. paint
ing, etc form additional charges For particulars
address SISTER SUPERIOR, Immaculate Concep-
tion Academy, Davenport, Iowa T-Sd w2m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

st. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS September 5.
wheat-Higher; No fall 1915 cash; 1 124 bid
Sept No 3. 01h bid ca.h.
Corn-Firmer; 405s cash; Ais bid Oct.
Oats-Higher; 301a@304 Oct.
Rye-t asier; So.
Whisky 90.
Pork-16 so.
Iard-Nominal; 8 TO
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Lower; receipts 1900; Workers and ba
con 65l5 So; butchers 5 90lp6 90; extra 10.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
Chicago market.

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. September g.
Wheat-0pened strong; closed week; lower;
96al cash 96a4 096S Oct.
Corn-Firm; fairly active 43HQ43a cash or
Oct.
Oats-Steady; 314.
Rye-5SR-
Barley-Lower; ~ Sept.
Pork Firm; higher; Is 65 cash or Oct,
Lard-Firm; shade hsgher; 9 95 cash 9 IS Oct.
Whlsky-1 08.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Active; receipts 10000; moderately active
heavy; ehade higher; sale. common: mixed TO
choice to shippers 3O05 s5; light; shade easier
00@6 10
Cattle Receipts 400; good grades steady; COM
mon to weak; fair to choice graded steers 0o0
525
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
FEVER AND AGUE

Fever aud Ague cured for fifty cents There is
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague. and ali other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick rs Railways Ready Relief.
fifty cents per Bottle.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
Highland Hall, Highland Park, Ill.
A COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION
FOR LADIES.

FALL SESSION BEGINS SEPT 90, 1876.
Course of instruction thorough and extensive
Rare facilities for Music and Painting Health,
manners and morals Of the first lmport ance. Col
lege edifce commodious and elegant. No rooms for
pupils higher than two flights of stairs. Graduates
of Other iEstii utions received to postgraduate
course with special privileges. Terms moderate.
For circulars apply to
EDWARD 2. WESTON. President.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05
New York Market.

New YORK, September 8.
TI,ANCIAL.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

Is purely vegetable and general family remedy.
Keep it in the house TO use in case of emergency.
Try 1t internally. 1t cures Cholera Morbus, Diar-
rhoea, Pains in the Stomach, Indigestion, Coughs,
Sore Throat, Colds, &C.
Use it externally. 1t Cattarh, Sprains Cuts
Bruises, Old Sores, Headache, Toothache. and il
fact almost all the aches and pains flesh is heir to.
Sold by all dealers in Medicine.
VIM RENNE & SONS, Proprs, Pittsfeld, Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-05

SALT sRHEUM eighteen years; used all the u D.
Matchless Sarsaparilla cured me; it is dead sure
cure. Goop Ruffalo NY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-18

The Portland Transcript has the following COM
plmentary notice Of the last report of the accom-
plished Secretary of the Maine Board of Agtcul-
ture
From the press of Sprague Owen & Nash, Au-
gusta, we have q neatly printed volume containing
the Twentieth Annual Report of the Secretary Of
the Maine Board of Agriculture, for the year 1875
1t contains much valuable matter. The leading
paper. Report on the Menhaden and Herring
Fisheries Of Maine Is sources Of Fertilization, by
the Secretary, S. l.. Boardman, ESQ, contains a
great amount of valuable information concerning
one Of our most productive fisheries. The papers
read at the meetings of the Board by our leading
agrculturists, treat of Orchard Planting, Associ-
atcd Dairying in Maine, Agricultural Education,
Labor and Capital, The Dairy Cow, Dairy Farm
ing, Sheep Husbandry, Raising Neat Stock, Sue
cess in Farming, and other topics of interest to
the farmer. The volume also contains reports of
dongs of the Maine State Pathological Society
the Maine Dsiryman's Association and of the
County Agricultural Societies. 1t gives evidence
Of much activity of thought among our agricul
tursts, and of progress in the best methods of
cultivation. 1t is very creditable to the Board of
Agriculture, and its jealous Secretary, and will
furnish instructive reading matter for our farmers
during the winter evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-18
DESTRUCTIVE STORM OF WIND
AND RAIN.
Considerable Damage Done in New York
and Philad, lphia.

New York, September III p. M. Rain has
fallen heavily since two o'clock this morning, and
at times in torrents The wind Is blowing gale
from the eastward and the weather is cold.
Later sdvices state that the storm which set in
this morning Increased in violence during the
day blowing ftsrfully and with torrents of rain,
reaching its height about o'clock this afternoon.
Great difficulty was experienced by the ferry
boats in making landings, and those on the Staten
Island route finding it impossible, returned to the
city with their passengers.
The storm has Frustrated the telegraph wires
south of Philadelphia, and no communication has
been had with Washington to night.
Philadelphia, September II. In the city to-day
conside rabe damage was done by the heavy storm
which has prevailed all day. A portion of the
roofs OF the Main Building and Machinery Hall
were blown away and injury was done to many
Of the exhibits. The American and English ex-
hibits suffered most. Several other smaller build
ings within the grounds were somewhat damaged
by the storm. In all sections Of the city trees,
roofs and chimneys were carried away. Several
people were injured but none seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-18
Rallomeil Local Mems.

Mrs.. D. Jordan of this city caught one humid
red and sixty-eight bouncing white perch from
Cobbossee pond on Friday last together with
specimen pickerel of the mammoth species. We
can testify to the toothsome quality of the funny
beauties.
A Carriage containing two ladies caught on the
halyard of the Hayes and Wheeler flag. on satur.
day afternoon, and as the horse kept moving on
the carriage was upset, and the occupant followed
the fortunes of the vehicle. Fortunately no one
was injured, neither was there damage to tie
horse, carriage or hslyard.
City Marshal y oung made seizure of ale On
the arrival of Saturdays boat; and that's what
ails the long faced seekers for the exhilerating
fluids
No frost yet to kill the squash and grape vines,
and the yield promises fair
The prospect looks rather dubious for new
library building this sesson-all talk as usual.