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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
MOLINE.
sgThe council meet this evening.

A&S he COUNCIL meet tnlS evening.
Dg Marshall & Garland's minstrels al
Timm Hall, to- morrow evening.
RaFMrs. A. T. Swander has returned
from a visit to Chicago. where she has
been for the past two weeks.
HTOld stoves repaired, lined and made
new at trifiing cost. Apply to j. Donahue,
Phenix House, 6d5t
sN~ Phrenological lecture at Reese's
Hall, tonight by Prof. Oliver. The pro
fessor is spoken of as phrenologist Of
ability.
RG@The schools reopened to-day and
will continue in session for two weeks
when two weeks vacation will oc cur con
tinuing until after the holidays. The winter
term begins January I'd. 1877.
R6FA defective hue was the cause of a
fire at the first ward school house on Fri
day. The timely arrival of the janitol
saved the building and prevented what
nigh have proved serious conhagration
R1rFollowing are the officers elected by
Moline Lodge, No. l33, |. o. q. F. for the
ensuing six months: James McCord. n
g.; A Quick, V. G.; Joseph Perry, r. S.
D. N. Mabie, PS.; Job Tufley, treasurer.
They will be installed in January.
R@There will be billiard match be.
tween John McNally and Gust Borne
mann, on Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at Han
necke L Schrader's senate billiard hall.
The game will be for 800 points and $25
side. Look out for some fine playing.
BG@Mell G. Follett, late money order
clerk at the post Office. has received the
appointment of mailing clerk on the G. r.
l. & P. r. R. between Iowa City and
Chicago, and left this morning to assums
his new position, He has the best wishes
Of all in his new field Of labor.
B1rThe highway commissioners met OF
Saturday and allowed the following bills,
aud adjourned George Heck, $24, 46; CT
Jennings, $4,000; also two iuterets
bearing orders to pay for right of way
through lands of John Deere and Adolpf
Tolner as follows: John Deere, $500
A. Tollner. $1,000. Peterson Bros. were
paid $344,75 for balance due on contract
for macadamizing the bluff road.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SoHENoK's PULMoNIC SYRUP,
g m.

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
SoHENoK's PUIMoNIC SYRUP,
SCHENoK's SEA WEED TONIC.
SCHENoK's MANDRAKE PILLS.
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the death of the patient they lock up the
stop the circulation of the blood hemorrhage
follows, and in fact they clog the action of the very
organs that caused the cough,
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes
OF twothirds of the cases of Consumption. Many
persons comOlain of dull pain in the side, con-
stpation coated tongue, pain in the shoulderblade
feelings OF drowsiness and restlessness the food,
lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied with
acidity and belching mp of wind.
These symptoms usually originated from disor-
dered condition of the stomach or q torpid liver.
Persons so affected, If they take one or two heavy
colds and If the cOngh in these cases be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid, and inactive, and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass of sores, and
liberated, the re- ult of which is death.
Schenck's Pulmouic Syrup is an expectorant which
does not contain opium or anything calculated to
check a cough Suddenly.
| Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach aids
<igestionRnd creates a ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are costive, skin sallow, or the
symptom otherwise of a bilious tendency, ,Schenck
Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only by
| j. II. SCHENCK & Son
| NE corner Sixth and Arch SITS. Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists aud dealers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
Rock Island. illinois, Monday, December 4. 1876

said to-day that he was thoroughly convin-
ced that the white men accused by the
negress had nothing at all to do with the
affair, and that as to them the story is pure
fiction. Governor Bigler thoroughly con-
ours with Governor Palmer's views in
relation to the political aspects of the case.
Mr.. Smith has the same opinion. Mr..
Julian says they played the wench too
much for dramatic effect" that she seem
ed to be half idiot and half maniac. and
that the case had absolutely broken down.
This is the opinion of all impartial people.
The more moderate of the Republican
committee confess that the attempt to give
political complexion to the case has utterly
failed
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Peace Again Preserved by the
Lawful House Of Representatives.
Great Excitement in Co
1umbia,

COLUMBIA, s. c., Dec. AFTER the
two houses were called to order, Speaker
Wallace announced that there were 10C
special constables in the state house tc
eject Democratic members, and, as he
feared such movement would
be resisted AID bloodshed would
ensue. he adjourned his house tC
meet at Carolina hall. where they are now
in session. The Republicans then went
into secret session in the state house, The
town Is full OF people and great excite
ment prevails.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
They Don't Want their Southern Frauds
Investigated.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4,-The adjourned
Republican senator's caucus appointed a
committee, with Senator Wright as ciair-
man, to revise the standing committees
and report at a meeting TO be called here
after. Nothing will be done at present
about the presidency of senate. The
caucus also agreed to make such opposition
to the adoption Of the anticipated Demo
cratic resolution for the appointment Of
special committees of investigation to
the southern states as will delay action up.
on the resolution for few days. Re.
publican senators in caucus this morning
interchangedview on the political situation
but took no action.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
Weather pronani,it,es.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The BignalSer
vice observations taken at 10 O'Clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to.
night:
For the northwest clear, or fan
weather, and slowly rising temperature
with westerly to southerly winds and high
but falling barometer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
NEBRASKA.
Trouble About canvassing the Vote

OMAHA, Dec sit has Ibeen discovered
that the new constitution requires the vote
for electors to be canvassed by the legisla.
ture, and Gov. CARRIER has issued a pro-
clamation converting that body on the 5th,
but it is feared that quorum will mot be
present, and if not, that the vote of the
state will be lost to Hayes.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
St. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS DecembeT T.
Wheat-Better; No Q fall IS bid cash; / 80 Dec
35ta al So Jan; No ,, l 24146ll 243 bid cash;
Jan; No 4, 1874.
Corn--Inactive; 43Ad943S cash; 42 bid Dec.
Oats-Lower; 3218 bid.
Rye-Better; II bid cash.
Whiskv-1 06
Pork-Dull 16 001160 05,
Lard-Quiet; old IS; new 8 621k.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Rece pts 6,0o0; stiff; shade better; pacl
ing 60Gl5 80; choice heavy co.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
no Message To-day.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The president
is reading his message to the cabinet. The
message will not be sent to congress to-
day. Some additions may be made be-
fore it leaves the executive mansion.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
Why let aches ana pains your temper spoil?
A cure is sure by using
Renne's Magic Oil
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Rheumatism,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Neuralgia,
RENNES MAGIC OIL cures Sprains,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Bruises,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Collie,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Cholera Morbus,
RENNE'S AGIC OIL cures Coughs.
RENnE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sore Throat.

rem nE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sore Throat.
SIT WORKS LIKE CAARM
DAYTON, OHIO, August q, 1875.
MEssRs. VIM. RENNE & Sons,
GENTs-Please send me at once by express one
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The Magic Oil
does indeed work like charm Six years ago
mother had fall which came very near It sulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
during the year following, but she sustained such
severe injuries especially in her spine and left arm
nd shoulder, that she was almost helpless. Ho-
ping change of climate might be beneficial, the
spring of the second year after her fall she went TO
Utica, N. Y, to visit some relatives. While there
she obtained and used some of your Magic Oil it
relieved her almost Immediately, so much go tn
she came home very much improved in health and
strength and by the free use of the Magic Oil she
is now enjoying better health than she has known
for ten years, and has recovered entirely from hel
injuries. Mother has much confidence in your
Magic Oil that she will not be without il.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH E. DIXsoN.
! Some folks seem 10 be prond of telling how ''1ame
their shoulders are'-of INV crick in the back-ol
Il have got the Sciatica'-snd delight in Dragging
| that nothing can cure mel"-but when we suct
| awful folks" to use RENNE'S PAIN KILLING
MAGIC OIL faithfully, not only cure theI
| lameness and charm away their pains but we &C
tualy take all teat kind of brag Of theml' ant
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| Grocers. Call for Renne's Magic Oil where yoI
| usually trade.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
A Good Business Stand for Sale

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
! Saloon and Residence cor. 18th Ave. and 14h
Streets. For further particulars apply to the un-
dersigned on the premises. -
] F. BEHRENS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Shade frmer; No g. Milwaukee %; No
2 Milwaukee / SO; winter red western 81
Corn-Firm; new western mixed 5SAG56; old do
59061.
oats-Firm; mixed western and state 33Q49.
Pork-FirIn; II on.
Lard-Firm 10 %.
Mhiskv--1 90
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
Milwaukee Market.

M'hNAUKEE. december
Wbeat-2c higher; 1914 cash; 1875 Jsn; 2o2l
Feb.
Corn-44
Oats -33A.
Rye 81.
Barley-76A.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
Chicago Market.

OHEUAdU. UtttIuDGI z.
Whea-Excited and unsettled; higher; 171z
Dec; 1917 Jan.
Corn-Strong and higher; 45A cash; AK bid
Dec.
Oats Firm; higher; SSs cash; 34l4 Dec.
Rye-62.
Barley 675a.
Pork-Firm: higher; IS 90 cash; 16 22x Jan.
Lard-Active; frmer; 10 90 cash.
MhiskY-1 0G
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
The Pinkston Outrage.

The outrage on the Piukston family, Of
which the Radical press is making so much
just now, is not SO black a crime as that
attempted by the scoundrels in Louisiana
who are trying to make political capital
out of it, for it is proven that politics had
nothing to do With the matter. 1t is no.
tlceable fact that, while the Republican
butldozers are doing their best to fire the
northern heart on the Pinkston business,
they have nothing to say about the follow.
ing telegram:
Hung for Being Democrat.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. GA special
says that Cave City, Ky,, is in great
state of excitement over the perpetration
of an outrage upon colored man who
voted the Democratic ticket at the last
election. Republican negroes vowed ven
geance, it seems, and selected last Friday
night for the consumhation of their de
signs. They went to the mans house al
night, and, in spite of his pleadiugs foi
mercy, and tears and cries of his wife and
children, they hung him to tree. The
perpetrators OF the outrage have beer
recognized and captured. Their guilt is
| plain, and popular excitement is so grea
that one murder may be followed by 9th
ers. The authorities are taking necessary
precautions to prevent any further disturb
ance
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
A Serious Crises Expected in France,

PARIS, Dec. 4,-President Mcmahon
has accepted the designations of the min
listers and serious crisis is expected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

Ihe Cheapest, PtFest and Best Fonatty
Medicine an the World
For DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, Jaundice.
Bilious attacks, SICK HEADACHE, Collie, Depres-
sion of Spirits SOUR STOMACH, Heart Burn, etc,
This unrivIed Southern Remedy is warranted not
to contain single particle of Mercury, or any in
jurious mineral substance, but is
PURELY VEGETABLE.
containing those Southern Roots and Herbs, which
an allwise Providence hes placed in IN countries
where Liver Diseases most prevail 1t Will Cure all
Diseases caused by DERANGEMEkT OF THE LIVER
AND BOWELS.
The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint are bitter
or bad taste in the mouth; Pain in the Back, Sides
or JOINTS often mistaken for Rheumatism; Sour
Stomach, Loss of Appetite; Bowels alternately cos
tive and lax; Headache; Loss of memory, with
painful sensation of having failed to do something
which ought to have been done; DEBILITY; Low
Spirits q thick yellow appearance of the Skin and
Eyes, dry Cough often mistaken for Consumption.
Sometimes many OF these symptoms attend the
disease, Others very few out the LIVER, the Lar
gest organ in the body is generally the seat of the
disease, and not Regulated in time, great suffer
ing, wretchedness and DEATH viii ensue.
can recommend as an efficacious remedy for dis
ease of the LIVER Heartburn and Dyspeps SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR.
LEWIS G. WUNDER, 1925 Master St.,
Assistant Postmaster, Philadelphia
1--WE have tested its virtues, personally, and know
that for Dyspepsia, Bliousness. and Throbbing
Headache, il is the best medicine the world ever
Simmons Liver Regulator, but none Of them gave
us more than temporary relief, but the Regulator
not only relieved but cured us.''-Ed Telegraph
and Messenger, Macon, Ga.
| MANuFACTURED ONLY By
j. Il. ZEILING &c CO..
/ MACON, GA, and PHILADELPHIA.
1t contains four medical elements, never united
in the same happy proportion in any other prepara-
tion viz: gentle Cathartic, wonderful Ionic. an
unexceptionable Alternative ana certain Corrective
OF all impurities of the body. Sach signal success
has attended its use, that it Is regarded the
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC
For all diseases of the Liver, Stomach and Spleen.
As Remedy in
IMALARIoUS FEYERS, BOWEL COMPLAINTS
/ Dyspepsia. Mental Depression, Restlessness,
4 Jaundice. Nausea, Sieh Headache. Collie.
4 Constipation and Biliousness
~ IT HAS NO EQUAL. n
i CAUTION
As there are number Of limitations offered tc
the public, we would caution the community to bn.
no Powders or prepared SIMMONS LIVER REG
ULAToR, unless in our engraved wrapper, with
the trade mark, stamp and signature unbroken
None other is genuine.
j. II. ZEILIE & CO.,
/ Macon, Ca, and Philadelphia.
| Your valuable medicine Simmons LIVER REeU.
LAToB, has saved me many Doctors billa 1 use
for everything it is recommended, and never knew
it to fall have used it in Collie snd Grubbs will
my mules and horses, giving them about half bo
tie at time. have not lost one that gave 1t /,
yon can recommend it to every one that has stocl
as being the best medicine known for all com
, plants that horse, ,fesh is herr TO.
e. Il. TAYLOR,
4 Agent Ter 6rangers Of Georgia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
SIS. SEQ. si0Q, $500, $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FRoTHIN CHAM
q CO., No u Wall St., New York, publish hand
some eight-page weekly paper, called the Weekly
Financial Report, which they send free to any ad-
dress. In addition TO large number nf editorials
on financial and other topics, i contains very full
every stock bond and security dealt in at the Stock
Exchange Meesrs. FRoTHINGHAM & co, are
extensive brokers of large experience and tried in
tegrity In addition to their stock brokerage bus-
ness they sell what Is termed Privileges or Puts
and Calls" now one OF the favorite me ethods of le-
g1timate speculation Their advice is valuable, and
| BY following 1t many have made fortunes.-lNew
Yerk Metropolis.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
The Radicals Ashamed of the Eliza Finks
ton Conspiracy.
Special Despatch to the N. 7. World.

New ORLEANS, Nov 29.-In reference
to Eliza Pinkston's story, Governor Palmer
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
DIR. BEALE'S.
GERMAN n


will efectually
cure all diseases
arising from a.
disordered liver.
and 8 t o m C h
such as consti-.
patation, fatu-
lence. inward
piles, fullness of
the blood to the
head, acidity OF
the 6 to m a c h ,
nausea, heart
burn, disgust fol
90 cd. fullness
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
LIVE STOCK.

Hogs-Rcceipts 17.00o; active and firm; shade
higher; common TO choice light 6505 75; heavy
to packers 5 7005 90; common to choice heavy to
shippers 6506 10.
Catle-QuIet: receipts 1900; good to choice 25
OF 40
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

The Cheapest, Pavest and Best Family
Medicine an the World.
For DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, Jaundice.
Bilious attacks, SICK HEADACHE. Collie. Depres-
sion of Spirits, SOUR STOMACH, Heart Burn, etc,
This unrivled Southern Remedy is warranted not
to contain single particle of Mercury, or any in
iurinns mineral snhsfAnce hnf is
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

Second Stree, Philadelphia, and can be purchas
of druggists. Price 25 cents per package.
Fer sale by Emil Koecher, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

or weight III
stomach, swim
lining at the head
hurried, or diff
.cult breathing
kfiuttering at the
Eheart, choking
Eor sufocating
Esensations when
tin a lying pos
sture. dimness OF
kvision, &C. The
Fea is prepared
land sold at
mo. 602 South
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04
New York MarIret.

NE" 1oiths DeCStnDtr 4.
FINANCIAL.
Gold--1 08A.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

CAMP Brown, Wyoming, Dec 26, 1874
RHEUMATISM -Dr + Fenton: The six bot
ties Sarsaparilla sent me in July last cured me of
Rheumatism, and only used five, Zone got broken J
had 1t for four years. and spent nearly one thous
and dollars wsth the best doctors in Montana Ter
ritory previous have got two more Customers
Please express me eighteen more bottles to South
Pass. Enclosed find the greenbacks. Write me to
Camp Brown, as before. Yours truly,
j ID WooTlRIrrP
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

CONSUMPTI0N.-Dr. G F Fenton, Dear Sir
My wife was sick two years with consumption we
paid out over one thousand dollars and received no
benefits; sent for six bottles of your Matchless
Syrup: she took it up and supposed herself cured.
Ono year from this time she felt ii coming oI j
sent to Capt. John Warner of Cleveland, to send me
six more bottles, which completed the cure, for
which we thank you, and wish TO cay to all we be-
lieve It the best Renoyator and Blood Purifier in
the world. Truly, your friend,
" Dor pr,n.r
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-04

Evidence Unparalleled in the history of Medi-
cine'-Over two thousand testimonials given fol
the wonderful cures made by
The daily gazette., 1876-07-19
To Improve the Appearance Fur
niture.

Take a soft sponge, wet with
clean, cold water, and wash over
the article. Then take soft,
chamois skin and wipe it clean.
Dry the skin as well as you can
by wringing it in the hands, and
wipe the water off the furniture,
being careful to wipe only one
way. Never use Il dry chamois
on varnish work. If the varnish
is detaccd,and shows white marks
take linseed oil and turpentine, in
equal parts, shake them well in 6
vial,and apply q very small quaint
ity on soft rag until the color is
restored, then, with clean, soft
rag, wipe the mixture off. Ii
deeply carved work the dust can
not be removed with a sponge, us
a stifi.haired paint brush instead
The daily gazette., 1876-07-19
ARTIFICIAL TOBA eco.

The Scientific american has
the following statements which
are illustrative of the progress OF
invention in initiating the pro-
ducts ofnature. If we are to eat
olemargartine butter, r,weIdo not see
WHY we should not be satisfied
with paper cigars.
Tobacco leaves for the manu-
facture of Havana cigars are now
being produced in New York,
thanks to the in ndustry OF some Of
our citizens, aided by the progress
of chemica. science. The mater
ial used is kind of brown wrap
ping paper, made ofstraw especial
iy for this purpose. The paper,
after coming from the mill, is sat-
urated with the juice pressed from
the tobacco stem and other otfal:
then the sheets are rolled through
a machine which gives them the
perfect appearance of the tobacco
leaf, and the peculiar spots are
printed on them rs on calico.
The paper thus prepared is special
ly adapted for wra pers around
around the cigars, and is such an
improvement on the natural tobac-
co leaf (being much stronger more
economical, and easier OF manipul-
atom that the Havana cigar ma
kers desire no other wrappers for
cigars, and import it largely from
New York; and no HrAana
steamer leaves here at present
without quantities of it. These
figure up according to some au
thorities, 5000 rcams in one cargo
and occasionally as much as &c, ,OOC
rcams of this artificial tobacco
leaf has been exported
1t is stated that that this tobac.
co-favrod straw paper makes alsc
a filling superior to the genuine
leaf; and it is impossible to detect
the delicate film of paper interlap.
ped with some broken leaves OF
the real tobacco in the finished ci
gar, which the paper so very neat
ly holds in form. Besides this, the
paper leaves no more residum than
apure light gray or nearly white
ash, just like that of the best quail
ity of tobacco.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-19
FRUIT md PRODUCE IN
B1LIIMORE,

BALTIMORE, July lS,-About 22,-
600 watermelons were received by
sail vessels at the Pratt street
wharves yesterday, the largest
number so far this season. The
melons came from about Newhern,
NC, and Nanticokc, Md, classed
as "mediums,' and sold at an av-
crage Of $l5 per hundred. They
were taken for home consumption
and out town shipment. A lot OF
$500 Anne Arundel canteloupes,
of good quality, were received and
sold at Sll a hundred. Several
thousand barrels Of potatoes at
Light street and Bowly's wharves
sold at IroA $l.75 to $3.50 bar
rel as to condition. There was a
large fleet of bay vessles at up.
town wharves loaded with wheat
and other p.oduce. About 1865
bushels Of waterborne new crop
wheat were reported at the Balti.
more Corn and Flour Exchange
the heaviest receipts so far in on
day.
The daily gazette., 1876-07-19

His mother killed mosquito
yesterday, and his eyes that havo
looked upon the world four years,
barring nights, were thoughtful
for many moments, "That skee .er
will never go home to her chill
dren,' he said after time, "will
she? They, also, will come out
ard bite some one, find out why it
was that their mother never came
home to them.
DIR. Anderson, Of the Rochester
On. " University, in a recent ad
dress on college studies, said: "rh'
state of our finances and disorgan
lied condition of our revenue sys
tenn demand that special attention
be given to economical questions
Every educated man should b,
so well instructed as to be Il pub
lie teacher on these topics,so vita
| toour moral and financial well be
ng."