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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
rorEs HERE AND THERE.
"A lawn mower for sale at this ofic

A lawn mower for sale at this Office.
1t is election day o-day in all cities in
Illinois organized under the general law OF
the state.
The consumption of beer is greatly on
the increase. Minnesota mud in the water
is the cause
The telegraph reports the eighth
maniac taken from the Moody and Sankey
meetings to confinement.
The county clerk has been petitioned
to call meeting of the board OF super
visors for Monday May LIST.
Why is the water we get through the
water works ten times more filthy than
that lie the river? This is conundrum
people would like to have solved.
Pop, mineral water, small beer, lager
even whisky is preferable to the horrid
stuff we are furnished with from the water
works Can nothing be done to purify the
water2
The Connecticut Fire Insurance, Co.,
of Hartford, through nj. I. Wiser, its
| agent, has paid MIR. Isaac Negus $500 for
his loss by the burning OF his barn couple
of weeks ago.
One would think. that Capt. Bill
Pierce's Louisa was in distress from the
tone and manner and duration OF her
whistle. The first dozen or fifteen times
she whistles sounds great deal better
than the last dozen or fifteen times.
Our mayor learns something from
THE ARGUS nearly every day. He and
the city clerk and the city attorney have
now learned that tie mayor has no power
to approve the!bonds of city officers, that
must be done by the council.
This is the way Council Bluffs aldermen
answer to their names: Aid. Hammer,
You bet Aid. Scott, present by the
skin of my teeth AID Heating, dye
see me now Aid. James, present unan-
imously."
j Those who wish to see Sup'r Aster' 8
new system of keeping record of his
doings as overseer of poor will do well to
Just turned out by THE ARGUS Book
BINDERY,
What is called the pony road mar
row gauge, between Des MONIES and Ames,
SO miles, has been in operation for year
and half. and has paid all expenses and
reduced it's debt $4,000. 1t was built
with Iowa capital and burden OF debt OF
only 100000 at the start, and cost only
SO, 900 a mlle.--Ioaoa City Press.
For some months past we have missed
Mr.. Scotch. the popular conductor of the
express train and wondered what had be.
come of him. On Tuesday last we found
him in the employ of the Butord Plow
Company, Rock Island, and were glad te
learn that he has good paying and pleas
ant position, in which he is as popular as
he was so many years on the road. More
he could not ask.-Cdnbridge Chief.
The Harper House, Rock Island, still
{ holds its own as the largest and bes
furnished hotel in Illinois outside Of
Chicago, aud as to the table, everybody
who has ever been there. knows that it hal
} no superior anywhere 1t is a wonder t
US how friend Harper manages to keep W
, his house at the low prices charged bu
then everybody goes there, and when the.
! leave send their friends, so it is the bes
J advertised house in America; hence tn
success Of Ben Harper Cambridge Chic,
3 1t is rare thing. That medicine
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 Bowery. N. I.
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, 1876-04-18

REMOVED. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krells confectionery. lie
has all of the latest styles of hats and caps,
gents furnishing goods, trunks, valises,
etc. 39-d6m,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

TTho may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered III
Or. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
80 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Merchants Gargling Oil has become
one of the most popular liniments for hui
man flesh that is now prepared, while for
horses and cattle it has no equal in the
world. We are assured by those who
have used it for the piles-one of whom is
distinguished physician-that among all
the various pile remedies, none afford such
speedy relief as the Gargling Oil. Louis
uille (Ky.,) Daily Democrat, June 4, 1856.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

HAaANs MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be deferred.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

For fever and ague, and the genuine
shaking ague, we would recommend our
readers to try Renne's Pain-killing Magic
Oil. It's faithful use has cured some very
severe cases. 1t is good remedy to have
in the house for many ills that flesh is heir
to. Try it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

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, 1876-04-18
The Weather--To-Uav.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
Z A. N, 40 O. above zero IL 81 above zero
GA N. as 3P NJ So
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
HAIR DYE.

BATCH ELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE
best in the world. The inventor has used this
spienoed Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit to the
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied aG BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. IL Bond street, n, Y, Sold by all drug
pistR
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

A HIT BIRD Always FLUTTERs. The
manufacturers of the various poisonous
hair preparations which food the country,
and made from Sulphur. Lead, Mercury
and other metallic poisons. are huttering
terribly, and admit the humiliation OF
their poisonous compounds, because direc-
tons how to detect the poisons they use,
accompany the Egyptian Hair Coloripg,
which is the only safe and effectual article
used. No sediment No poisons. No
stains. Is not dye. Address Geo. VIM.
Southwick, proprietor, New York, p o.
box 1873.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
lish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful,
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
Co., St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

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 all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

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, 1876-04-18

SMALL QUANTITY.-One teaspoon of
that world renound remedy, Goes Dys-
pepsia Cure, taken after meals, will enable
the most confirmed dyspeptic to eat any
thing he chooses without any distressing
effects. 1t is a blessing to all who are
troubled with diseases pertaining to the
stomach and bowels.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Freligh's Remedy is perfectly harmless
but effectual in curing organic disease. Ii
your druggist does not keep it. it will be
forwarded on receipt of one dollar by So
A. Murphy, wholesale druggist 81 Barclay
ST. NY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

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, 1876-04-18

Orders for Printing or Book Ending will
be executed at THE ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Personal.

Sam'l Heagy, of Hampton, and Hon, g.
H. JohDston,of Port Byron, were registered
OF the Rock Island House to-day,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden changes OF
are sources of Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches,' let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation OF the Throat
be ever so slight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DR.. Grams Fluid Lightning cures
neuralgia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUST NO SMELL
- Always soft and ready for use without dish
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without selling it. Manu-
Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

EARTH CLOSETS. The Wakefield earth
closet is said to be the great blessing of
the 18th century by those who are so for
tunate as to possess one They are not in
tended for invalids alone, many family
in robust health use them 10 preference to
vile privy with obnoxious odors enough to
knock strong man down, much less a
weak woman. The secret of their emitting
no odor lies in the fact that the earth with
which the vessel is filed is a deodorizer
and destroys ct once all offensive odors.
They are portable, and coming into general
use. In the sick room they are an indis.
pensable article of furniture Dubuque
Herald.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. Con
LIVER OIL.-'The we'll known firm Of
HEGMAN & CO., of New York City.
were the first who introduced in this coun-
try the PURE and UNADULTRATED COP
LIVER OIL" The established reputation
OF Hegman & Co., as skillful 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 today prepare
it in the same careful method as they have
done for the past twenty-five years. 1t is
important for invalids to use Cod Liver Oil
with Hegman & Co.'S trade mark, and not
the inferior mixtures sold under the
pseudoByms of Cod Liver Oil.
Hegman's Cod Liver Oil can be obtained
at all first,class druggists throughout the
ate.-Cbic100 Times
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meeting---Ofcial Report.

CITY COUNCIL ROOM,
Rock ISLAND, April II, 1876,
tx O'CIDrE p "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
NERVOUS DEnILITr.

NHmVOUS DEBlLIVXs
II depressed, irritable state OF mind
weak nervous, exhausted feeling,
NO energy or animation, confused
mead, weak memory, often with de-
0uttattng, involuntary discharges. The
consequence OF excuses, mental overwork or
tndiscretions. This NERvSCS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATMC SPECIFIC, No. as.
1t tones up the system, arrests dischA. w dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. ND rejuve-
mates the entire system. It Ia per1ectly harm.
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
OF i've boxes and large 81 vial of powder, which
Is important in old serious cases; or 81 per single
box. Sold BY ALL Druggists, or sent by man
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSNCINR co.
No. 6o9 BRoADwAY, II. Y.
~ See large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Just received, at Mitchell & Parsonss
Ladies Silk Cloaks; new Dress Goods;
Prints; Embrolderies, &C. Shall be receiv-
ing new goods daily Fall line of Ladies
Underwear at cost to close them out IF
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
Cure Of Erythema.

Dr.. Shallenberger stys.-That Eryth
ema Is trouble co,,6 ned almost exclusiv-
ely TO the nurs ry, Every mother knows
how liable very young children are 10
suffer from reduees and raw surfaces in
the deep folds Of tho skin about the
neck, legs ana grn;ns; but every mother
does nos know has very simple remedy
may he lad al ny drugstore-one which
never rails fa rtmove the trouble and
prevent its recurrence. Ask your
druggist FIR one ounce of crude sub
carbonate Of zinc, aud see that he gives
you a pink PONDER. There is another
carbonate III zinc which is aOhite not so
good for this purpose. RE the powder
in thin cloth. and every time the child
is washed dry the parts carefully and
dust them with the powder. 1t is as
harmless as chalk, and never fails.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
A TENDER ACT.

Gainsborcugh. an eminent Eng
li,h artist of The last century, musT
have been a very kind-hearted man.
Judging from story told about him.
w ordsworth told it one day in the
geological Gardens to Lockhart and
Ha don.
A friend Of Ga'nsborough had a
child, a sweet girl, who was going
away to school. AS her father was
on a sick bed, he was deeply moved
at parting with her. This fact com
ing TO Gainsborongh's ears, he
sought the child and said to her,
"My little love. can you keep Sc
cret p 81 don't know. sir. but III
try" "Well. you come TO me 10
morrow She went, and he painted
her portrait. The child went 10
school enjoying her secret. The next
morning, when the father opened his
eyes, there was the portrait Of his
darling looking at his ffom the foot
Of his bed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
TRUE MERIT WILL WIN.

A few years sloce he proprletors Of
DR.. Morris Syrup OF Tar, Wld Cherr'
md Horehound intrnductd IT Eere. Il
vns DHt pUffeI, huF SOLO On IFS merlls.
Our people snGu found IT 10 be re table.
and already it has became The mns'
staple and popular pulmonary remedy
i the market. It quickly cures tue
worst coughs, cold~, Group, bronchitis,
asthma aud inciplent consumption.
Nothing acts 50 nicely in ~hooping
cough, and it is so pleasant lha' child9
rem readily take it Containing u"
opium, ar other iangProu drug, Il is
as safe as it is sure Teja szt. 10 cts;
large sizes, so cts. and Ore dollar. Sold
at Stark wtathet's Drug Store under
Grant House.
Also Agents for Prot. Phrker's Pleas
ant Worm Syrup, which never fails.
Pleasant 81 AXE. and requires no physic.
Price 25 CTS. 9y1
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

plan which has been tonnd effective in
teaching Civil Government is the following
In conducting the recitation reqnne,
~ An analysis of he days lesson. Co. The
text or exact words Of the Constitution,
g } Explanation of al points in tie analy-
SIS aud any information in regard 10 the
subject which may be obtained outside the
text book.
If townsend" or any similar work is
used the ''bock board exercises will aid
il mskiDg out an analysis OF the lesson; rs,
TOR instance Of The 'sena' - Or the 'powers Of
congress- But, with practice. the analysis
Of any subject studlcd becomes easy to the
pupil and should be made without assist
required TO place TINS part IF he exercise on
the board. al the beginning of he recitation.
AID il vii serve as a guide. This, however,
may be emitted as boh teacher and pupils
after studying the lesson are expected to
have an analysis ia ,ueir minds.
2. The Second point needs no explanation.
The lesson assigned should be short and the
words OF the cons rthtion insisted on III reel
tatton @a
g. The conetit ution is well explained in
SeVefa works used II the schools. But
questions will of eu arse which Wal require
ectarch IN various refer ence books. and N
the news pa pers OF he day, TO find answer.
The class, once II crested. consider no
u ouhle too great to find authority on dis
suited points aud answers to special Ques-
cions.'
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
WHISKY.

The following extract from the
argument Of Colonel r. G. Iugersoli
in the Mum case, published i'll the
latest National Weekly, is deserving
OF special attention at the present
time, when, thanks to Moody and
Sankey, unusual interest is felt in
the subject of temperance. The
appeal is made by one who practices
what he breaches:
| am aware that there is preiu-
dice against any man engaged in the
manufacture Of alchol. | know
there is prejudice against case
of this kind; and there is a very good
reason for-it. | believe to certain
degree with the District Attorney in
this case, who has said that every
man who max 8 alcohol is democrat
lied. ] believe, gentlemen, to a GER
tain degree, it demcralizes those that
sell it, and those that drink it. [
believe, from the time it issues from
the poisoned ana coiied worm in the
distlIlery until it empties into the
hell of death, dishonor and crime,
that it demoralizes erybody that
touches it, from it's source, to where
it ends. [ do not believe anybody
can contemplate the subject without
becoming prejudiced against that
liquid CRIME. All we have to do,
gentlemen, is to think of the wrecks
on either bank Of the stream of
death; of the suicide, Of the insanity,
Of the poverty, Of the ignorance, of
the restitution, of the little children
tugging at the faded dresses OF weep
ing and despairing wives, asking for
bread-of the men of genius that it
has ruined-of meE struggling with
imaginary serpents produced by this
devish thing; ana when you think
of tho jails, Of the alms-houses, of
the asylnms, OF the prisons, Of the
scafolds on either bank, and of the
numberless sunken and neglected
grs YES, filled with the victims of this
hellish thing, do not wonder that
every thoughtful man is prejndiced
against it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07


These sensible words are from
Duchess Farmer: --Habituate the
boys to feel an interest in your
labors, Let them realizs that what
ever you accumulate on the farm
they shall participate in now and
possess more fully hereafter. Con-
fer with them as with equals, and
thus encourage them to form ideas
on all subjects of practical interest.
Make them feel the weight Of per-
sonal responsibility. and use reason
in enforcing your wishes, and you
will develop manly men that will be
ali honor to the State and nation.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
TEACHERS NETTING

There wi b. a Teschers' Meeting in the
K llogg school Hons. Bristol on Saturday,
Dec. 10Th. as l0o'clock AL
PROGRAMME.
Geography C,rcIes, Zones, and
Degrees. d. a. Maboney.
Civil Government Origin of the Consti-
tuition Of the U 8 j. Fl. P. trie.
SCHOOL REPORTS.
q s. History forms of Govern,
nent. Horace Woodw orth a9
spell'ng-- Word Ataly is Prefixes ard
Safiixes Agnes Monaghan.
All are cordially .nvuea.
D. Fl. FLETT, Pres.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
SATURDAY.

The meeting came to order at
half past eight. After devotional
exercises, Mr.. Maryatt introduced
the subject of Grammar; after which
Mrs. +. A. B. Dunning presented the
subject of Arithmetic; practical and
mental; the teacher insisted particu
larly on mental drill exercises in
school. Mr.. .. II. Flett next pro-
ceeded to read the constitution and
rules governing the Association.
Recess. After recess, Mr.. Flett
continued the work on the History
Of Wisconsin.
A class exercise in advanced read
ing, D. A. Iahoney, teacher, follow
ed Immediately. In this recitation
not only good articulation and en-
phasis but also an analysis Of the
lesson was required. The session
closed with very able paper pres
ented by Prof Maryatt. The sub
ject, "Coulse of Study was thor
oughly discussed; the Prot. urged
that Physiology and science be in
PRODUCED at an early age, later,
Grammar, History, Geography, and
still later the fine arts.
The meeting then adjourned.
This meeting was largely attended.
about fifty present nearly all of the
time. 1t was not only interesting
and instructive but also afforded the
teachers, of both city and country,
an opportunity of meeting aud en-
joying pleasant social time.
ADDIE LIEBER,
Asst. Secretary.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
TEACHERS COUNTY ASSOCIATION
MEETING.

Dec. list, and End, opened Friday
at 10 A. NJ. with devotional exercis
es, conducted by Prof. Maryaft and
some suggestions TO teachers on
conducting such exercises. Prof.
Maryatt then took up the subject of
Proportion, simple and compound.
Recess.
After intermiosion Mr. D. H.
FLEET. after advising teachers to in,
terest pupils in collecting specimens
of stones, wood ETC., stating that
common fault in teaching was "too
much theoriziog ard too little prac-
tical work." proceeded TO introduce
the subject Of the Geography and
History Of Wisconsin. The exer-
else was thorough and interesting.
This was followed by an exercise
conducted ty Prof Maryatl; topic,
Change of seasons. 1t was ably sx
plaiued aud illustrated, closing with
directions for finding the polar star.
The morning session closed with a
unanimous re quest Of teachers pres
ent. that Rev. Ii. III. Simmons re
peat the lecture delivered last winter
before teachers. Intermission.
The exercises of he Afternoon
commenced with very able paper
on rrmaryreading, by Miss Mary
DAWSON; in which the five methods
OF teaching reading were clearly de-
fined aud illustrated, followed by a
discussionstegarding the best method
of teaching reading. The comblna-
ton Of the word and phanic
met DDS was given the preference.
Discussion aud adoption of by
laws for regulating library follow
cd. Recess. Recess passed, Mr..
E. NJ. Smith took up the subject of
the geography OF Kenosha Co The
session then closed with an exercise
in respiration conduled by SUpt. ID.
FL Flett, who spoke particularly OF
the necessity of proper ventilation
IN school rooms.
Friday evening. Rev. I'll. NJ. Sim
nous lectured on 1.-The Greatness OF
the Littleness of Mankind or ''John
Smiths place in Creatiou.' The
lecture YVES very interesting and in
structive; John Smith representing
an ignorant and consequently con
ceIted farmer, who commences tray
cling; as he sees tha vast numbers
of the different peoples and passing
around the earth observes its size,
and the size of the heavenly bodies,
and as he considers the iniinitude Of
space, he is ed TO think John Smith
but a mere atom of creation. But
when he again considers the INTEL
iect of man, which controls the great
steam power and sends the thoughts
of man flashing along the telegraph
lines, when le considers theintelect
which so far controls the great forces
of nature. he intultisely associates
it with the idea Of creation and per-
eeives then the greatness of that
atom man. The lecture was, indeed,
very fine, and all felt grateful to
Mr.. Simmons fox its delivery.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-12-07
Chicago & Northwestern
RAILW AY,

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Denver. Council! Bluffs, Sioux City, st. Paul, Mar
Guatte .Escanaba, Menasha, Madison, Chey enne
Milwaukee, land all points North, West. southland
East should buy their tickets via CHICAGO and