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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
SOUTHERN EIOTET.t
Fronting on 4th, 5th, and Walnrtsts,,s
ST. LOUIS. -.
LAvEiILE. WARNER & co.. Propr's.

The Southern Hotel is first class in all its appoint
ments Its tables are at all times supplied in The
greatest abundance with all the delicacies the ma,
kets afford Its clerks and employees are all poll
aud attentive the wants of the guests al In,
Hotel.
There is an improved elevator leading from the
first floor TO the upper one.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Office, New
stand and Western Union Telegraph Office in Ro,
nIda of the Hotel. s-aItts1g
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
TwEED,s CIVIL SUIT.
a yerdio. for ths People o=ovar 1000, 900

New York, March o.-The jury iu the
case of the people against William NJ,
Tweed have found verdict for the plaintiff
of So 5371lT.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
A NEW MAGAZINE.
RECORD. ss Year

JUST PUBIlsHED-The first number of capital
new Monthly Magazine. sort of Ref flrence Scrap
Book. Being the monthly record of every impor
taDt event in any part of the world together with
selection of the choicest miscellany of the month,
carefully inaezed, and edited BIT FRANK MOORE, Of
the Rebellion Record
Beautifully printed. with elegant steel po rtrat
of the millionaire. VIM. b. Astor.
The most attractive, interesting and readable
monthly magazine ever is-ued Sold by all book
and news dealers, and sent free by NAL, receipt
of price. SO cts, by
G. W. CARLETON CO.. Publishers,
Madison Square, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
TRAGEDIES.

A Ballet-lirl Fatally Shot by q Disap-
pointed Lover, Who Fatally Shoots Him.
self---A Fatal Negro Quarrel in Mis-
souri.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09

MERIDEN, Conn. March 9.-The friends
of an honest administration Of the govern
ment and Of practical, just and immedi-
ate reform In our.currency, in convention
assembled. to-day, nominated the follow
ing state ticket:
For governor. Charles Atwater.
For lieutenant governor, Francis Gil
lette.
For secretary of state, Lucien Y. Penny.
For treasurer, Lorin H. Judd.
For comptroller, John I'll. Peck.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
Enameued Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMELLED PIPE, 1T WILL NOl
! Rust or crack and COSTS only trife more than
common iron pipe. Is positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have the exclusive agency
for ROCK Island. FRED HASS.
Store in Star Block
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
THOMAS YATES.

rs PREPARED To DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
branches. also, Gas and Steam Fitting
Call and have estimates made before ordering your
work done by ether parties.
THOMAS AT Ms. (IeYee lRock Island
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
MANUFACTURERS
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION

directs the after
the purchase CT
Watches to the su-
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches. made by
the Messrs. PoBEL
& CoTRvoIsTER, of
Switzerland.G Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem and Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem't 'ts. Chro
nometer balance,
Ruby Pallet, ten.
pered and harde--
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
:. r1ucH." PrHczED our.

Logan and oglesby In Favor Of Admitting
Kim.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
Waters New Scale Pianos
are the BEST MADE: The Touch ELASTIC and fine
SINGING TONE, POWERFUL, PURE and EVEN.
WATERS Concerto ORGANS

cannot be ExcELLED In TONE or BEAUTY they DEFY
COMPETITION, The CONCERTO STOP is a FINE IMI-
TATIoN of the HUMAN VOICE.
PRICES EXTREMELY Low for CASH DURING
THIS MONTH. MONTHLY INsFALMENTs RECEIVED:
on PIANOS $40 to $50; ORGANS 81 to $40; MONTHLY
AFTER FIRST DEPOSIT. AGENTS WANTED. A
LIBERAL DISCOUNT 10 Teachers, Ministers, churches
Schools, Lodges, etc. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO
ACE WATERS & SON, 4s1 Broadway. N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09

The Independent Reform Party of Con-
uecticut
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
TEL 'TELEGRAP1:.lHE.I|TlC, TIC
"RINcHv PUSHED PLUMB OUT.

[TelegrapAea to the Rock Island Argas.l
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
TIE 3. SEoNINGER ORGAN.

HORACE WATERS & SON, 4s1 Broadway, N.
Y. have obtained the Agency OF this well-known
Organ, and are prepared to supply the trade the
most liberal terms. Agents wanted in every Coun.
ty in the U. S. and Canada. Catalogues mailed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09

LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Essimated receipts 5000; firm; unchanged
common to ehoIee light 90Qs8 10; common to good
shipping o0GS 30; Phadelphias 5049 75
Cattle e-Qu.et receipts 1900; good to choice 90
05 Is; medium eo944 40; butchers stock 2alIs
IS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-09
Chicago market.

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. March g.
Wheat Unsettled; clo.ing higher, 90 cash; ssas
April; 02B May.
Corn-Firm; 43H cash; ASA April.
Oas-Steady; unchanged In
Rye-b3k6D64.
Barley-Firmer; SIN 50 cash; 56ta April.
Pork-Flrm; shade higner; u 20 cash; p se1ag
y 35 April.
Lasd-Firm; higher; IS - cash; ID 30 April.
Whisky-1 G5.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

THIS Is THE ONLY LINE THAT RUNS THE
celebra ed PULLMAN PALACE CARS from Chicago 10
BAL lmore, Washington City, .thiadelpnia and
New York, without change Ask for tickets via
For; Wayne and Pennsylvania Line
Through tickets for sale at all principal ticket
offices, at the low est current rates
F. r. MYERS, g, P & T A.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

HOT EE Il,
ST. LOUIS,
Fronting On Walnut, 4th and 9Th SITS,
ALVEILLE, WARNER q CO.
PROPRIETORS.

During the past year this Hotel has been
thoroughly overhauled. re painted, re-fres-
coed, re carpeted and re-furnished from
top to bottom, and is first class in all re-
spects.
The SOUTHERN is located near the
center of business. the theaters, and all
places of amusements Its tables are sup
piled with the best the markets afford and
there is in the Hotel building the neatest
RESTAURANT in the city for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
There have been added twenty five bath
| rooms and closets; also fourteen large
sample rooms on the Office floor, especially
| suited to travelling men who have goods to
show.
The proprietors are determined that the
SOUTHERN HOTEL" shall be among the
best hotels of the country, and hope to
greet their old friends, as well as many
new ones, promising every attention that
will add to their comfort, and make them
feel at home
There is an improved elevator leading
from the first floor Railroad and steam
boat ticket offices, news stand, and West
ern Union Telegraph Office ia rotunda 81
Hotel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Ghe SSllailg Atgns.
Maxims for a Young Man.

Never be idle IF your hands cannot be
usetully employed attend to the cultivation
of your mind.
Always speak the truth.
Keep good company or none.
Make few promises.
Live up to your engagements.
Keep your secrets if you have any.
When you speak to person lock him
in the face.
Good CONF any and good conversation
are the very sinews OF virtue.
Good character is above all things else
Never listen to loose or idle converse
ton.
Your character cannot be essentially ID
jured except by your acts.
IF any one speaks evil of you let your
life be so virtuous that none will believe
him.
@Drink no Intoxicating liquors.
Ever live, misfortunes excepted, within
your income.
When you retire to bed think over what
you have done during the day.
Never speak lightly of religion.
Make no haste to be rich if you would
prosper
Small and steady gains give competency
with tranquility Of mind.
Never play at any kind OF game OF
chance.
Avoid temptation through fear that you
might not withstand it.
Earn your money before you spend it.
Never run in debt unless you see way
to get out again,
Never borrow if you can possibly avoid
it.
Be just before you are generous.
Keep yourself innocent if you would be
happy.
Save when you are young, to spend
when you are old,
Never think that which you do for re-
ligion is time or money mlsspent.
Read some portions of the bible every
day - C0ansels for life.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
RAILROADS.

No. ,. No. d. No. A.
Day TX. Pac.Ex MILK.
Ex.Sun. Daily. XIX, Sat.
IL sun.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
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eminent and the Nations
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Exclusive Territory. Outfit Free. Address
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of Pennsy lvania, al their late Exhibition 1874 TO
the manufacturers, for Hover's Chemical Writing
Fluid.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

= Trains Sith / Trough
81 Cars
To NEW YORK.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
EAfIrsA 8


Is the Shortest, Best Quickest and Finest Equip
ped Route between all pc ints west of the Missis-
sippi River and PEORIA, LAFAYETTE. INDIeN APoIIs
CINCINNATI. LOUISVILLE and all Cities OF the East
South East and North.
The following Is the time of the CINCINNATI
LIGHTNING EXPRESS TRAIN:
Leave Rex Island GOO Il. N via P & r. l Ry
Peoria 1870 m a; sheldon 3 p IA; Lafayette 80
p. m; indianapolis e 40 p. m; Cincinnati 1888 p
m; Louisville II 30 p. M.
Close connections for Baltimore, Washington,
New \ ork and Southern points
Leave Rock Island 80 p. m via P & r. Try A;
Peoria ZOO p IA; Lafayette 100 a. m. Indianap-
oils 100 a. m; arrive Cincinnati S:45 a. m; ouis-
Vile 80 a, NJ; Dayton 2:a5 p. m; Columbus tt:
- a. m; Pittsburgh 200 p. N. Immediate coH.,c
tons through to Philadelphia, New York & ~.
CHICAGO & IOGANSPORT FAST EMPRESS.
Leave Rock Island 80 p m Peori. II 90 p. II.
Gilman $50 a m; hicago 40 a. M; State
Line 4:10 a. m: Logansport 7:35 a M: Columbus
o5 p m. Pittsburgh 2:03 u. m Toledo 5 so m
Cleveland 1910 7, IN.
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BY this route passengers avoid delays, and ON.
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| For information address
". R. CRUMPTON,
| Gen. Westn Ag't, Burlington, Iowa.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
HAIR DYE.

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

Orders for Printing or Book Finding VIII
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
Hover's Ink Mandatory,

,
Office, 4l6 Race Street. Philadelphia.
JOSEPH E. HOVER & Co., Manufacturers.
A Silver Medal and Seven First Premiums awarded
by tae American Insttu, e, New York.
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HOVER'S CHEMICAL WRITING FLUID.
Its qualities AREA freely flowing Ink, without
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evidence thereof, samples are furnished free at
our office. 1t has beens extensively introduced
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06
VAN DEUSEN'S
WormConfeCtiOnS!

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Winfield Maew, SIP River Street, Troy, N. l.
my child passed over thirty worms, Mrs
NJ Walters. 112 River street, Troy, n \.
.Nv child was relieved of thirty-six worms
S McGreen asp Second street, Troy,
s.My child was relieved of large quantity
of pin worms IS Clement. 81 Green St, Troy
MY child was relieved Of twelve worms by
taking Van Dusen's Worm Confections.'-
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/ By using Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
my child was relieved OF DO worms, H-Alml-
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CONNECTIONS my five children passed over one
hundred worms. Mary Ann Loyett, 325 State
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3 MY children were relieved of twenty five
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B MY two children were relieved of over
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ems CONNECTIONS. Mrs Richard Bailey. TO
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by using one box of Van Deusens Confec-
tions, mp child passed twenty five worms all
q over twelve inches long. Mrs NJ Dugan, 102
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my child passed worm over two feet
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I my child was relieved of ten worms
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The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27

We are sorry to chronicle an unfortunate
financial transaction Ia the neighboring State
Of Maine The Penobscot Guards Of that State
had resolved to celebrate the nomination Of
/. Maine's Idol SON." In glorious style. and in
vested considerable amount In powder. II
was expected that the Guards would not only
create d great deal Of enthusiasm. but make a
good financial thing Of 1t. for they had prepared
a bill for the expenses Of the enthusiasm with o
neat little margin Of profit for the club
All was ready. the guns loaded, the men eager
to fire. when that terrible seventh ballet came.
Sonic proposed to go on with the firing anyhow.
but this the Guards almost unanimously vo cd
down. There was no Hayes club In the neigh
borhood. to whom they could credit the salute
as campaign expenses SO 1t would not do
And now they speak OF big Fourth OF July
celebration in Psca,aquis. to rival that OF Phila-
delphia. and the powder OF the Penobscot Gnaris
is being made into flra-craot ers and sauihs f0r
the OCCASION but they arc holding back until the
city promises to pay for IT. II the Mayor refuses,
tbey will hold themselves In readiness for any
body that needs salute and enthusiasm.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27

AZ soon us the st. Louis nomination reaches
,,s. IL will become fashionable TO hang out flags
Cannot we, therefore. In advance. agree upon
some unapimity In the number OF stars to be
allowed These stars In our banner have been
source Of constant trouble and annoyance; u is
almost impossible to keep up with them. You
get your flag with q proper auantum oil sui B.,
and before you even hoist H. another State slips
into the Union md demands a place on your
banner. when probably there is no place to give
IT, Our flags have not quite recovered their
equilibrium from Nebraska and Nevada. when
here comes Colorado and as soon as u sewing
machine starts to put Colorado In some corner.
we shall have Now Mexico in as thirty-ninth
or fortieth--wh knows wbiehf
stranger would be soreiy troubled at the
condition Of affairs our banners present They
contradict eaeh other as often as hivorians oi
the late war One Of our neglbors could claim
old age and veneration from its flag which only
calls for twenty-seven States, and dates back a
quarter Of a century or SO: another 10 only TWO
States behind. and struggling vainly to Keep up
with the times.
Let us hit upon some medium. say a h1ndreo
stars. and wait for Congress to fill up the mar
gin. Anyhow. 1t Is better to be ahead tli'n be-
hind the times.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27

schoolboys and girls who remember the story
of Wilmington, thrice Lord Mayor of Lonuoh.
now IL your opportunity to gain the. same ior-
time and bonors Out in Burmah the rats have
carried the day. and tho people ARE threatened
with starvation. Groceries, crops provisions
Of every Kid were carr ed off. and nothing but
indiaestible remnants left for the unfortunate
natives. They have pretty well boiled up their
cid shoes and slippers. and are now reduced TO
umbrellas and bamboo walking-sticks That ls
not the worst Of IT, The rats. after season 81
revelry. retired to winter quarters, but are now
coming out Of their holes again and looking
around to see what the prospects are. The pros
poets are gloomy enough. The visitors this year
will certainly not get enough to eat. and the un-
lucky Burmese are afraid that they will fall back
on them. Tor want Of something better. Universal
dread and hunger exist at Kairen. and the people
are praying for assistance.
A cat, a cat-a Kingdom for acat 1t IL strange
that we who enjoy such superfluity OF this
luxury, borne witness TO by our midnight music.
should not promptly help these brothers In dis
tress. If any boy in this city who has an un-
necessary litter Of kittens on hand Will only
embark with them to Karcn. Burmah. he may
expect the same sort Of reception M Wilmington
and his cat. and will become candidate for
Governor. or at least, a tax collector where
are our youthful WbittingtoDs?
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27
ST. LOUIS.

The intelligence from st. Louis shows
verv plainly that Gov. Tilden is ny Tar
the sironpest man before the Conven-
fion. The two-thirds rule may deieat
him. but his actual and attalnaple
strength may even overcome that oD.
stacle to his nomination. With that
rule repealed, he would, beyond doubt,
be nominated on the. second or third
ballot. His danger, II seems to US,
Il In the solid and resolute front OF the
pennsylvania delegation against him.
That promises to stand like tho Old
Guard against him to the last, and 1t
may finally rally to 1t all the opposing
clements, and even break the Tilden
line. Hancock Is increasing in strength
and may yet obtain the nomination.
Gov. Parker promises to be q formidable
man. His views are very much In line
With those Of Gov. Tilden, while. there
aro elements of opposition both IN the
East and West to the Ring Smasher
when are not inimical to Parker.
Therefore, though It has oil along been
cIained that, when Tilden's chances
became hopeless, the body OF his sup
porters will 60 over to Bayard, we
shall not be surprised to see them unite
mon Parker and nominate him.
Whatever the result may be, the St.
Louis Convention will give US candi-
!. date the country can enthusiastically
support. There Ii no man whose name
hae been mentioned for the candidacy
that will not represent reform In the
fullest sense. Tilden, Hancock, Bayard.
Parker, Hendricks, Thurman, are oil
men not less distinguished for their in
tegrity and patriotism than for their
wisdom and sagacity. We can follow
the National Democratic banner In the
hands Of either.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27

ever TO have seen q lake or even pond there,
but still there II was-wbo could denyit? The
keenest, most investigating study could make
nothing out Of IL but smooth. silvery lakei
closer glance betrayed a lot Of geese and ducks
swimming and playing on Its placid bosom.
some remarked Tint they had seen that lake lust
about sundown on the previous eunday. but the
next morning. when they passed. 1t was gone.
whoever passes here. just as the sun sinks
behind the horizon will see this mysterious
lake. few minute before or a few minutes
after sunset 1t is gone. disappeared. lost
II you land. you may search the whole OF
the Sixth and Seventh Districts. IL is no-
where to be found. 80 queer was this that we
concluded IL must be mirage. A close invest.
gation. however. betrayed the fact that there was
4 white wall running along Just back Of the
BARK and invisible from the river. The rays Of
the sun falling on this. at particular angle.
magcally transforms it isto as beautiful a lake
As Minnesota boasts. Il this not mira-e or fata
mOrQana9
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-27

rest sayo corruption, prodigacy, In
solsnce and daring rascality 7 Each
and every one Of them is q synopsis
Of the history Of the ruin and de-
qredation OF Louisiana. Each one
OF them represents an element
In the Infamous machinery OF
protiigate government In Louisiana.
Warmoth represents the prostitution
OF the Executive Office, and it's trans
formation into an instrument Of plum
der. Ludeling represents the debass-
ment OF the judiciary, and like Mephis.
topheles, decked In the stolen livery OF
heaven, and bedraggling 1t In the NTH
OF the witches kitchen. he goes crawl.
ing through the mire and In the slums
and cutters of the dirtiest dem
aooQuery. dragging tho ermlne In
ali their foulness and stencil. An
derson,s name is associated with
the most infamous work OF the Return
ing Board, and his fame Is due TO the
fact that he was with others instru-
mental In defrauding, In the most
shameless manner, the people OUT
Of the results Of the election. Mar
shal Packard represents the Fed
eral power in State politics. He has re-
garded the people OF Louisiana as the
slaves Of the Republican party, as men
outside the palc Of the law,
and he has scrupled TO use no
means, howoverlawless and infamous, to
crush them In the dust. He has used
all his authority and all the power the
Government placed In his hands TO
override the intelligene and virtue ol
the State, and subordinate the best
classes Of society to its worst, most ig-
norapt and dcbased elements.
Such are the men who are In the
convention, or rather mob, which
in now assembled in Mechanics In
stitute. That assembly and its Chief
tell the whole story Of the ruin
Of louisiana; Of the wretched'
ness and poverty Of Its people; OF the
decline OF its commerce and the pros
tration OF its industries. The State has
not yet been plucked clean. and the vul
lures from North Louisiana; the buz
yards from the swanps; the jackal'
from the hills, and the vile insects ant
creeping things OF the slums OF the city
are gathered in the Institute to figh
over the last remnants Of the feast.