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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
About osterberg, Skinner o Co.

To the Editors Of The Rock Island Argus:
The Rockford, Rock Island Il st. Louis
R. r. seems to be preparing for another
change; what the result will be time alone
can determine From the organization OF
this company THE ARGUS has taken
deep interest in its success and permanent
prosperity, ready at all times to use its col
umns in commentator when operated tor
the benefit of stock and bond holders and
never hesitating to condemn when used
for personal or wrongfully purposes. re-
member that it was the first to warn the
German capitalists that there was some
thing rotten in Denmark" and advised
them to thoroughly investigate the condi
ton and management of the company be-
fore dipping too dipply into the $9,OO0,000
gold bearing bonds Its advice was dis
regarded-they purchased largely of the
above named bonds, and what has been
the result? 1t is unnecessary to follow
the road through all the intricacies OF the
courts to say that it has landed in the
hands of the bond holders. and from pres
ent appearances, with little if any benefit
to the original investors.
1t is impossible to predict the future OF
the proposed new organization, but can
sag to all interested, look we'll into whose
hands the management OF the road is
placed before becoming too deeply involv-
ed in any job that may prove to have been
put up by interested parties solely for
their own benefit. Mr.. Osterberg is ma
tive and resident of Germany, has no in
terest here or in America. further than to
get the largest possible amount of money
and then return tc his fatherland Mr..
George Skinner, the manager, comes here
with very bad reputation. The writer OF
this was informed, but few days ago, by
| a former associate of MIR. Skinner on a
Kentucky railroad that Skinner was dis
charged from the above road for his dis
honesty in using his position for his per-
sonal and pecuniary benefit. This may be
true, and may not, but Mr.. j. j. Kertin,
who made the above statement, said he
could, and would, if requested, substan-
tiate all and more than he had said. As
to Goald, Deere and the balance Of the
proposed directors. they are known in the
community where they reside as very good
and successful business men, but are no
more qualified to manipulate railroad
than they are to command an ocean steam
err IF they would read the story of the
monkey, cat and chestnuts, with view to
making personal application il might
open their eyes.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
The Assessment,

Mr.. Philleo, the assessor for this town
ship, commenced work Immediately after
election, and is busily employed every day.
1t is a very difficult and hard job to do the
assessing for this township, and give any
thing like general satisfaction, but we be.
lieye Mr. Philleo has more nearly ap.
preached the point than any other man
He has engaged the services of Mr.. S. P
Hodges and Mr.. j. R. Mills, as assistants
both men Of experience in such work
and we are likely to have as uniform anC
fair an assessment as can be made. The
work must be completed early in July.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind
. weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
NO 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 a sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system. arrests di>chA W, dispels
the mental gloom and despoudenA. sna rejuve-
mates the entire system. It 10 per1ectly harm
iess and always efficient. Price Is, for q package
Of Eve boxes and large q vial of powder, which
is important in old, serious cases; 81 per single
box Sold By ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC M>NCINR co.
No. 009 BRoADwAT, n. Y.
~ See large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

A SAVING OF FIFTY PER CENT. Aside
from its purity and healthfulness, those
who use DIR. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der will save fully fifty per cent. as it re.
quires one-third less powder to same
amount Of -four than any other baking pow
ders 10 the market. Only two teaspoon
fuls of DR.. Prices powder to square Of
Hour is needed to produce the finest bis
cults, cakes, etc. Be certain that DR.
Prices name is on the box. as unprinci
pied persons obviously find it easier to an
propriate the language of the Iabel-stea
the name-than initiate the powder
Steele & Price are the only manufacturer
OF DR.. PRICES Cream Baking Powder and
his True Flayoring Extracts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Lorle, or the Artists Dream i.

One ofRock Islands best audiences filed
Darts Hall last evening to see the in
comparable Maggie Mitchell in her beauti-
full play of "Lorle or the Artists Dream. -
The charming sunshine of her face seems
as bright as ever, and her action was never
more perfect. The play is an oddity and
we are only reconclied to it by re-
membering that most Of it is the dream of
an artist in relation to the effect likely to
be produced on his life by marrying poor
peasant girl. At the close of the FIRST act
the little pet, Lorle, is obs erved through a
cause covered window to her bed room,
arranging her hair to retire for the night.
Reinhard, her lover, an artist, is lying on
low seat, under the trees by the old
house. The villagers have gone home.
The lights in the hall are turned low to
give twilight shade and Lorle, in a sweet,
low voice is singing a love song Reinhard
had taught her, which seemed to die away
in the distance. And it was
right here that the most rapturous
applause of the audience came in.
Lorle went to bed. Her lover fell asleep
under the trees, and then followed three
acts of wonderful interest including most
striking death scene. The fifth and last ACT
brings morning light; Lorle from her bed
the villagers back; royalty travelling that
way; Reinhard from under the canopy OF
trees, and life is resumed as usual, but the
dream developed many beautiful things.
Mr.. Harris, as Reinhard, is a good
actor. exhibiting some of the traits and
peculiarities of an artist, and fills his role
quite acceptably. Mr.. Irving is capita
Christoph, showing very positive ability
as a character in an exceedingly
difficult role, where the naturalness of the
unsophisticated lover is very perfectly
portrayed. And Varrey is a fine specimen
of bluff country farmer who spells hi
pet girl by letting her do just as sh,
likes.
The people appreciated not only tn,
fine acting, but the fine music by Strasser
excellent band
Tonight, at Burtis Opera House, w
will see Maggie Mitchell, as the onl
Fanchon, and tomorrow night, at the sam
place, as the Pearl of Savory."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Mexican War Veterans

In addition to the names heretofore
published, of Mexican War Veterans now
residing in Rock Island county we add the
following:
Joseph Waters, U. s, Ordinance.
VIM. Lafferty, U. s. Artillery.
George Buchanan, Co. A. Sd Ohio H.
fantry,
The above named reside in this city.
We should be glad to make a complete
list of all persons now living in this
county, who were in the Mexican war, with
their ranks company, regiment etc., and
present post office address.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Removing Life's Heaviest Burden.

To remove the burden of disease, the heaviest
that Door humanity compelled to bears certainly
grand object, glorious mission Assuredly The
diseoverer of 9 remedy which accomplishes this re
suit is entitled TO the gratitude and respect of man
kind. Such a remedy is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, whose great is attributable to the
fact that its restorative action upon the debiliated
and dsordered system is m accordance with the
principles of common sense. 1t lnyigorates the
sick, and their strength increases the burden Of
disease grows lighter. 1t reforms those physical
irregularities which render akness chronic, and
thus eradicates the evil at its very source. Liver
complaint, malarous severs, constipation, urinary
troubles, uterine weakness, and many othe
causes Of general debisfy and Ill health, are com
pletely removed by the combined tonic and
alternative operation Of the Bitten.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
River News.

The Minnesota will be up this evening
if nothing happens to delay her.
The Dubuque went down to-day, and
left several car loads of freight for the Pc.
oria road.
The Keokuk- Northern Line Co. will
have no boat up or down tomorrow.
The Diamond 10 will be up to morrow.
The 10 Fleming went down this morning
with a tow Of two barges loaded with ice.
The boats had hard time getting
through the draw to-day. owing to the
strong winds.
The river has been on stand since yes
terday morning, at l21 above low water
mark.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

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 enc. They are not in
tended for nvalids alone, many a family
i'll robust health use them 10 preference to
a 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 deodorizer
and destroys at 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, 1876-04-28
Persona.

Mr.. Fred. L. Odds. an architect from
is in the city on visit to
his brother-in-law, Homer Henderson, the
artist. He will remain several days.
Mr., Almeron A. Stillman, son of Amos
Stillman (long since deceased) formerly
county and city surveyor, is in town on a
visit. Almeron was once one of THE
ARGUS carrier boys. He is now a married
man, and resident of Dallas, Texas. II
is some IL years since he went there tc
live, and he likes the country we'll.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. Cor

A WARNING TO CONSERVATIVES. COP
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 Con
LIVER OIL" The established reputation
OF Hegman & Co., as skillful and conscien-
tious pharm9ologists, is a 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 & Cos 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-class druggists throughout the
state.-Chicaoo Times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Home Again.

James Crowley, John Rooney and Ed.
Stemple, the three boys from this city
who robbed the P. & r. l. road ticket
Office at Orion last April, and who were
sent to the Reform school at Pontiac for
one year, by the county judge at Cambridge,
Henry county, have returned home again.
1t is hoped they will be better boys in
future.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Funeral of Patrick z. Molony.

The funeral Of Patrick F. Molony, the
young man who was run over by switch
engine No. 81, and killed, near the upper
depot, yesterday morning, took place from
st. Mary's German Catholic) church at
10 o'clock this forenoon. In the absence
Of Father Roles, of whose church the de-
ceased was a member, Father Schnickel,
the pastor Of st. Mary's, conducted the
services. The funeral procession was q
very large one, extending nearly seven
blocks.
Keator q Cos. saw mill was shut down,
at the request of the workmen, as they
wished to attend the funeral.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Insanity Case.

A jury, before the county court, this
morning, decided that Miss Rebecca litter.
ington. Of Edgington, was of unsound mind
and fit subject for the insane asylum
She is woman IS years of age, and is 6
neice of Supervisor Titterington. She vii
be taken to Jacksonville by her friends
this evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
Paid Up.

The Phoenix Insurance Co. has, through
its agent, NJ. T. Wiser, paid to Fleming &
20. $3.50, the amount of their loss by the
burning of the old Babcock foundry.
Hayes & Cleveland have also paid to
the same parties 200 for the Franklin
Insurance Co. of Philadelphia. and ST. 800
for the Merchants Insurance Co., of
Newark, Y. j.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

THE GRAND UNION" This hotel has
gained wide popularity both on account
OF its elig bile stuation-it being directly
opposite the Grand Central Depot
the excellent manner in which it is kept
by stopping at this house, guests save the
heavy expense Of carriage hire and ex-
pressage, baggage being carried to and
from the depot without charge. 1t is first
class in every respect, aud yet the rates OF
charges are lower than at any other frs,
class house in the city 1t is conducted
upon the European plan"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 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, 1876-04-28

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 vermifuges. Sold by all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

WHOLESOME ADvIcE.-If the public
were as particular in attending to their
health, as they are IN the unimportant
concerns of life. they would never use the
poisonous hair preparations which food
the country, which if by accident a small
quantity was taken internally it would
cause instant death. The Egyptian Hair
Coloring is an exception TO all of them
Ii is the only safe and etfectual article in
use. No sediment, no poisons, no stains.
1t is not dye Geo. VIM. Southwick,
proprietor, New York, P. o. box 1888.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

A FAMILY REMEDY-"Coe's Cough
Balsam. These have become household
words with very many families, and the
merits of the article justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage. Some are test.
flying that it has actually cured them of
consumption. 1t is no doubt the consum-
tive's best friend; while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents haye testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzonis
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 K.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

LYoN's KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. II has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ard
haa M rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
80 cts. by mail. Address 617 st. Charles
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

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, 1876-04-28
POLICE COURT.
Before E. c. Cropper--Polics Magistrate

Thomas Peterson put head on"
Alfred Corlston at the Sherman Saloon
last night, and this morning he was ar
rested by Policeman German and taken
before the magistrate who fined him SIS
and costs. He refused to pay, but on the
magistrate ordering him to be taken to
Jail, he changed his mind, and paid ND.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
A prominent manufacturer of music;

A prominent manufacturer of musical
instruments says: We have used Renne's
Pain Killing Magic Oil for several years.
1t is the best medicine in use, and for col
ic, cramps, cholera morbus, colds, burns,
and all aches that flesh is heir to. we con-
slider it has no superior. Try it, reader;
keep it in the house in case Of accidents
1t works like charm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Freligh's Remedy, a sure cure for
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and Nervous
Headache. Prepared by. s. GA. Murphy.
wholesale druggist, 81. Barclay ST., N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

REMARKs.-On the 2lst. GARD and 2Tth insts, rain
and hail; total measurement for week is iLch
Hail falls from the size of small peas to that of an
orange. The formation of hail stones has never
been altogether satisfactorily accoudted for.-Ga
n0t's Physics.
j. MCILyAIN, ii. S. U. S. A
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

A new merchant tailoring establishment
has been opened under the Rock Island
House on West Eagle street, directly
opposite the post Office. The proprietor is
A. Marshall, so long and favorably known
as foreman for Casper Volk. He will
keep full line of suitings, cassimeres, and
dress goods of all grades. Those who
have patronized him can vouch for his
good cutting, never failing to make a
perfect fit. 25dlw
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

REMovED.-M. Cohn, successor to Liv-
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krelps confectionery. He
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, 1876-04-28

MASONIC. Special meeting of Rock
Island Lodge, No. 65S. A. F. & A. NJ,
this, FRIDAY, evening. Work on the first
degree. By order of the W. M.
EPH. WooD, Sec.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Whether for use on man or beast, Mer-
chants Gargling Oil will be found an in
valuable liniment, and worthy of use by
every resident in the land. We know of
no proprietary medicine or article now
used in the United States which shares the
good will of the people to greater degree
than this. Yellow wrapper for animal and
white for human fesh.-N. Y, Iadepen
dent.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden changes Of
climate 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, 1876-04-28

The Brunswick Bros, Stephan & Hart
To-, ST. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago,
claim to make the finest billiard tables in
use. Orders solicited and promptly filled.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

ANTHRACITE CoAL.-Hard coal, all
sizes, dry and carefully screened, for sale
by L; g. Frazer. Also Blossburgh coal
for blacksmiths. l5dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
HAIR DYE.

BATCHELOR'S CELEBRATED HAIR DYE,
best in the world. The inventor has used this
splcnded Hair DYE for 81 years with benefit to the
hair, and no injury to his health proof that il ls
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless. reliable
instantaneous. No disappointment; ridiculous
t1nts; remedies the i'll effects OF bad dyes leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
ana properly applied az BATCHLOR'S Wig Fac
pists - = " 's
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

OLD SILK HATS MADE NEw.-An ex-
perienced halter is in the place. You now
have an opportunity of getting any style Of
hats put in the latest style; all of the
breaks taken out of the crown; new band
and binding if needed; cleaned and polish
ed as when new, for only $l00. Old
Wool and Felt hats cleansed and bound,
new band, stiffened, and made as good as
new, for only $l.00, at the Rock island
Hnnsa DIFF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

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, 1876-04-28
The Neat Housekeepers'

CToEE DSESSING. NO DUST NO SMELL
- Always soft nd read. for use without dish
II VIII 90 more work with less labor and expense,
ahd give more elegant and lasting luslre than any
STOVE POLISH ever produced. A stove can be dress
ed on delicate carpet without soiIing it. Manu-
Mass. '' '
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
The WeaSher--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
Z A. n. 44o above Eere 10 $50 above zero
A. n. 500 3p. H. $50
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28
kIDDER'S ASTHAMA PASTILES hay

kIDDER'S AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis.
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
lishtiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell l. Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Court Records and books for county
offices made in the best manner at The
ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-28

Hats and caps, large assortment of the
newest styles, at low prices, at tie Rock
Island House clothing store.