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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Why suffer with bad cold if one bottle
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure a
cough of the worst kind. DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is sold for 25 ceats per bottle, or
FIVE bottles for $l.00, in every respectable
drug store 10 the United States.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

The queen Of base burners, the Victoria,
was awarded the first premium at the
Davenport fair, over all soft coal competi-
tors and fully carries out their decision,
in being the largest heater, the most
economical on fuel, and entirely free from
the escape of gas, or smell of tar in the
room, besides being handsome in design
and finely finished. 1t is for sale only by
David Don, No is West Illinois street
II DIFF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery. N. Y.
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, 1876-10-17
Democratic Rejoicings at Aledo.
ALEDo. Oct 18th. 1876


The Democracy at this place, on Satur-
day evening, announced for a ratification
meeting at the bank hall. One hundred
guns tanvils) were fred iu the streets to
wake up the Republicans and let them
know that Indiana had gone Democratic.
Mr.. John Geiger and Lewis Thorn .sop,
Esq, did the speaking.
The past has been an active week with
the Democrats. and the cheering election
news has given them SO much encour.
agement that they might be said to be
enthusiastic The Radicals feel decidedly
blue. During the week, an independent
candidate for states attorney was brought
out, and although both are Republicans
there are strong indications of the election
of the independent candidate. This action
was taken entirely by dissatisfied Repub
licans who are displeased with the regular
nominee 1t is claimed that there are
about sixty of these dissatisfied Republi-
cans in this township. Personally, Whar-
ton is deemed by many as incapable of
dischargiDg the duties of the office, and
then he represents what might be called
the ruritanical element of Mercer county
society.
The recent election news gives strong
hopes for the election of Hungate in this
district. HunRate is personally popular
and he has considerable 'greenback"
strength which heretofore was Repub-
llcan.
The Democracy at Hamlet turned out
strongly on Saturday evening, but no
speakers we're present to entertain them
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17
Great Reduction in Centennial Ticket
Rates

In accordance with the resolution pass
ed at the General Ticket Agents Con-
vention at New York, the Peoria and
Rock Island Railway has reduced the
fares to the following figures: Philadel-
phia and return, $3.50; New York and
return, $500 Tickets good for sixty
(6O) days from date of purchase.
j. Y. MAHoNEY, Gen'l. Tk't. A'g't,
j. r. billiard, Receiver. 15tf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Some contemplate whipper-snapper OF THE AR
Gus has been looking at private journal of Judge
Guyer's and making one or two OF the entries IN Il
the subject of ridicue. The records OF the county
court are kept by the clerk and open at IL
times 10 examination and criticism but the Judges
personal book is his own private property, aud is
fairly entitled to respect as such. -Uhi0n.
If there is anybody more Contempt
BILE" than Little Gravy Eyes we do not
know who it is.
The pretended private journal is a
book paid for by the county and kept
among the public records. 1t is labeled
Probate Blotter," and assigned a place in
the rack for public records. There is a
long series of these books. They are not
private journals" The minutes of the
proceedings of the supervisors are kept in
the same way, Oh another set of blotters.
On these blotters are found the original
record is made up. They are ali paid for
by the county and are the property of the
people-public property, and neither
Guyer nor any one else has right to re-
move them from the office or suppress
them from the public. They are not the
official record, nor are they required by
law, but they are not private journals
they were bought with the peoples money
and belong to the people.
Guyer is a small minded bigoted politi
cian-lke his clerk Cook, and neither Of
can comprehend that, in their official posi-
tions, they are the servants of the whole
people, not of a party; neither of then
have any comprehension of what is due tC
the press as an organ of communication
with the people.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

LYONS kATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray Ii has stood rle test
of 40 years Is charmingly pertumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Multum in Parvo applies with full force
to Freligh's great remedy for the cure of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Gout, for a
small bottle of it will effect more in reno
wing an acute pain than any other known
remedy. Sold by druggists, prepared by
s. 0. A, Murphy, 81 Barclay st., n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Not all the perfumes of Arabia can
whiten this little hand" cried tortured
Lady Macbeth, in the famous sleep walk
ing scene All! could she but have tried
B. 7. pabbirt's Best lap, what misery
could she have avoided.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

The ladies of the Broadway Presbyte-
rian church intend having lunch tables for
the accommodation of the people in atten-
dance at the Republican meeting on Fri
day. I7dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

LosT.-On Sunday morning. near the
Chapel church, Greenbush, medium
sized gold neck chain. with coral medallion.
The finder can leave it at the residence of
II. +. Woods, and suitable reward will
be given. Diff
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures Sick Headache.

SToP that distressing cold with bottl,
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

New RULING MACHINE at The ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at The
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms. opposite the
Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

New Stock OF Day GooDs.-H. G.
Wlvill 4 Co. have just received large
and complete stock of dry goods which
they now offer for sale at prices as low as
any other firm In the city. 17dlt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17
The Weather--To-Day

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
Dictated hv thermometer
z A. M. 400 above zero 10 coo above zero
IA. N, Sic 81. II. ne 4"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

AN ESTABLISHED REMEDY Browns
Bronchial Trouches" are widely known
as an established remedy for Coughs.
Colds, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, and other
troubles OF the Throat and Lungs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

MISS FRENCH wishes to inform her Gus
toners and the public that she has return
ed to town and that her shop, opposite the
Rock Island House, is now open. l7dlt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Is the most ehectuql remedy sold. Is luxury 10
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric.
has a pl asant aud refreshing DIOR. IL will imme
diatey relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache md
Swelled Face, Sore Throat. Sprains and Bruises,
Bupions and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the Skin,
Pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengstou and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

The Republicans have been trying to
raise their depressed spirits since Tues
days elections by making fun of a des-
patch they declared had been sent by the
Hon. Abram s. Hewitt TO Mr.. Barnum
in Indiana authorizing him to draw on
him for seven mules" There was no
such despatch sent Mr. Hewitt expli
city denies sending it. and Mr. Barnum
that he received it-Neao York San.
Mr.. Hewitt has denied the mule
story circulated about him by the Indiana
polls correspondent of the New York
Times 1t was hardly necessary. The
Republicans of Indiana are so accustomed
to inventing mule stories that their imag
ination always has pair of enormous ears
dancing before its eyes. M y Sun.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

As the news from ohio and Indiana reaches
Slippery Sam and his frst leutenant, Dorsheimer
will be heard to wall. in the language OF Sey-
our, 'TIden, this IL terrible."-R. T. Union, be-
fore the election.
Yes-terrible on the Republican ring
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

1.-The administration
has this peculiar merit
lit is SO ossly cor.
rupt as to satisfy AIRY
mind, even the most
stupid, that reform ia
necessary
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

You pays your money ard you takes
your choice, in this Republican canvas, as
Tor instance:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

Is your life worth saving? Ifiti Is, buy
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds and be
saved.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

LOGAN.
Il challenge any Demo
crat to point out a parer
administration In the
history of the country
than that OF General
Grant"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

couieucfdte ooiuieis, anu Tue employeS
from union states are over three times as
great as those from rebel states.
The union soldiers employed by the
Republican house, 10 the AID. congress.
mum bered, as far as can be aseertained,
only SO, SO that the Democratic house has
given employment to more union soldiers
than the Republican house which preceded
it, In other words, the Democratic house
appointed three union soldiers to .erery t,oo
appointed by the Republicans.
Hon. WIN. r. Morrison, of this state,
chairman OF the house committee on ways
and means. in answering these charges
against the Democracy during the last
b. urs of the session spoke as follows:
Another small piece of hypocrisy is
much practced here by those who are
continually bewailiDg the removal of
Union soldiers. Euery ma, on the disabled
soldiers roll aoho has not died or UotaR-
tarily qiuea ap has place IS STILL IN THE
EMPLOY OF THE HOUSE. Those who we're
here during the former congresses and are
not here now. were elective officers and
their appointees, and all were Republican
politicians. Some have been replaced with
other Union soldiers and some with sol
diers of the army against whom they
fought IF men who bore arms agaius,
the government are allowed, as they have
been by the gentleman from Maine mr.
Hale), and his party to enter this hall as
members, it is difficult to see what greater
injury can befall the country if few OF
the men who did no more are allowed to
open the doors.
i Ii Gen. Henderson were to make, in
congress, the statements he made 10
Moline he would be counted unworthy the
association Of self-respecting men.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-17

sters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
News Items.

Near Big Island, in Bedford county, Va,
on Monday last, Mr.. Archer Talley and his
son-in-law, a Mr.. Austin, started out from the
house for a hunt, Mr.. Tally being in front aud
having rife in his hand and a bucket swung
on bis shoulder. In some way the bucket
struck the cock of the gun, discharging it, the
ball entering Mr.. Austin head near the eye,
and killing him instantly.
The store Of Mr.. Warning, about three
miles from Gymont wharf, on Potomac river,
was robbed and the clerk, William Everett,
murdered Monday night The murierers are
unknown, but suspicion has been attached to
two strange negroes who landed yesterday
Citizens bave turned out and are securing the
couutFy.
Monday morning Mr.. W. C. Handy, resid-
ing on his farm, hear ChrisGed Nd, was as
saulted by four masked men. They forced
him to open his safe, from which they took
about $4,000 mostly in gold coin. They
then left after gagging and binding Mr.. Han
dy and his sister, the only occupants Of the
premises. Mr.. Handy says lie can identify
one of the robbers. About ten years ago he
was robbed Of 5000 in a somewhat similar
manner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
A Chicago Wife.

Not long ago a married woman on Pine
Street. Chicago, asked her husband for new
summer hat and suit, so that she could make
that hateful creature in the next block see that
there were other people beside her ladyship
that could dress dccently. Owing TO the
stringency of the local money-market he de7
clined to fall 10 with her overturos. She did
not press the subject, but few days after
wards she came to his side, and leaning her
head softly on his shoulder, said Darling,
if YOU we've to be hit on the head with ham
mer, or something Of the kind, so that it
wouldn't kill you, but hurt you good deal
and put you out Of your miud, wouldn't they
make me your guardian and administrator 2
"very probably they would, pussy" here
Piled fondling her golden curls, "but what
funny question for you to ask" I" And then.'
she continued, apparently not having beard
the later part Of his sentence, "and then |
could 10 oil that liked with things, and my
name would be the same as yours at the bank
and SO on ?" Certainly, pet" be responded,
and she, giving bin an afection,,e embrace,
hurried away. The thing somewhat porplex-
ed him. but he dismissed it from his memory
until very recently, when be met hardware
dealer Of his acquaintance, who said "Iell
your wife | sent her the biggest hammer we
had but what in the thunder did she want SO
large hammer for?' Then cold sweat
broke out all over that young man, and hasten-
ine home he told his wife that be had just col
lected bad debt and here were $50 for ler
to get that suit and hat with. And she kiss
ed him and said she would not take 1t all,
since times were so hard, and they must make
every cent go Gs far as they could, but be IN
sisted that she should, aud che yielded like
a dutiful wife; and when be had gone out she
took the hammer from behind the washstand.
sen. it back to the hardware store, aud told
them she wouldn't need it, TO send her its
worth 10 sclf-sealing preserve jars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
A Keen Game.

lie didn't look as il bis pocket held fifty
cents. but rich man has right to dress as
be chooses. He loafed up Griswold street
until he saw the right sort Of face, and then
he asked
"Can you show me banh?'
"Yes, sir-thrcc doors below, or just across
the street, or right back there"
"Thanks. I'd ike t. put some money IN
some bank. but I'm little afraid Of banks.
| always did prefer note CT hand to bank
The citizen pricked up his ears and asked
"You have some money to lend have yeu 2"
"A trifle," was the answer "Doyou know
of ANYBODY who'd like to take some and give
me note for year at seven per cent?
think of going TO Mexico for awhile
Lets see?" unused the citizen, 81 don't
know but Ia take some myself"
"L9mme git drink aud then well talk'
said the stranger.
"Yes, certainly, come on" replied the citi-
van and the two went into q basement. Drinks
were ordered by the citizen, one alter ano.nc
until bis shinplasters felt lonely. He said he
could make good use Of few thousand dol
lars for year, and some Of bis friends might
also take few thousand more. The stranger
pu. down giu, whiskey, lager and brandy, un-
I'll his legs cave out. The citizen laid him on
bench and tried to sober him, but the fellow
went dead asleep while they were trying to
force vinegar down his throat. The bar
keeper said be was al old l0afer and police
man was sent for to take him to the station
When they got him down there aud searched
him they found four cents, brass-backed
comb and door key in bis pockets, and the
citizen who wanted to borrow few thousand
dollars went softly around the corner to sec II
the mail had come in-Detrot Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

4 VALUABLE REcIFE.-At the request Of q
correspondent the New York Journal Of Com
merce rcpublisbes the famous formula Of the
so-called Sun cholera mixture, which many
years ago proved so eficaoious. The following
is the prescription Tinct. opii, tinct. capsici,
tjnct rhei CO., tinct. menth pip, tinct campho.
Mix equal parts each. In plain English, It
consists Of equal parts Of the tinctare OF opium,
red pepper, rhubarb, peppermint aud camphor.
and the Journal says it is the best remedy e.
tant for summer complaint, diarrhea, cramps
in the. bowels and similar ailments, and affords
almost instant relief. The dose is from three
to ten drops for a child, according to age, and
ten to thirty drops for an adult, according to
the severity Of tie attack.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
Thought.

Thought is a great and important River
flowing into the ocean of Life. 1t takes its
rise in the undulating valleys of tho Brain,
and flows through the Heart-couutTy, and
sends its strength and impetus to the wheels
Of Invention aud Human VIII. Hope is one
of its great tributaries, and it is subject to an
ebb and flow. Sometimes its waters are as
clear as crystal, but at others they are darken-
ed by the muddy strcamlet of Despair, or the
black and poisonous waters Of Vice. Near its
rise are the chSming cascades of Virtue and
Of Truth; and as the river flows into the
great ocean, it passes through the rugged
mountains of Death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

THE VALLEY RAILROAD ALIVE AGAIN
This road which has slept for the last several
months, is now under the supervision Of the
Shenandoah Valley, again open TO travel. In
the efficiency of President Mines and Vice
President Boyce, We have on ear
nest that an energetic, accommodating
fair line Of travel and freight
carriage viii be afforded Mr.. Mines is known
everywhere in the Valley, which he represent
ed il Congress, for bis efficiency, honesty and
devotion to public as well as private doty. A
Pennsylvania be came among Us directly af-
ter the war, he exhibited such manly traits
that the people elected him to Congress, from
which be retired Of his own taste, and is now
equal to any man in the Valley in popularity.
Major Boyce, we believe, is a native of Mis-
souri, an educated gentleman, fine speaker
he also possesses that perseverance which Is
characteristics Of western business men. He is
thoroughly, we should think, acquainted with
all the requirements Of railroading.-Rocting-
&am Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

Hz WAS. DELAYED.-A Detroit lady pur-
chased a jacket at Woodward avenue store The
other day and the clerk said be would send
it right home inside Of half fan hour. Ia about:
four hours package boy made bis appearance
with the garment and The impatient lady ex-
claimed:
"You boys are the creates. nuisance in
town suppose you stopped toplay marbles.
or hunt up lost dog "
Indeed l didn't" he replied. 81 went
home to change bats, and ma she had to try
on the jacket and parade before the glass;
Then Katy she put it on to make a call and
when she got back ma was determined to walk
over on Woodward avenue to show it of and
I got here as quick as ever | could"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
/. \. & Y. 7. B. GlIIlHEl. EDITORS.
5harlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
OFFICE IL " JEFFERSON BUILDIN6. =
Saturday, July %, 1915.
Newspapers.

An exchange says: "Thcre are no business
men in the world 50 subject to the sponsins
process as publishers of newspapers. It re-
ally seems that public corporations, societies
and associations in general, and many persons,
have a funny notion about papers. They think
we ought to print, pqlT and publish all for no.
thing, that is free gratis. 10 other words, they
s em astopished I'VE ask half price only for an
obituary notice, card Of thanks, tribute OF
respect, personal communication Of anything
else that only interests few persons and not
the general reader. They forget that it takes
money to pay the comp 'sitars, to buy ink,
type and plpsr, aal lastly, they often forget
even to thank you for grltuitously serving
them to the public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
A Previous Understanding.

A night or two since chap about thirty
five years old, looking as If he had crawled out
of a cave to commence life anew, entered one
Of tie hotels in this city, and, waiting a. tho
counter until the clerk was at liberty, be asked
Is this hotel?'
-" Yes sir" was the reply.
GOOD living. good beds and the most cour-
,eous attention ?"
"Yes, sir"
"wcll," said tie stranger, after long look
at the railroad timetable. "I suppose you
don't trust"
"No, sir"
Wouldn't le, man stay here four or FIVE
days, until something turned up ?"
" No SIR"
"Thats what wanted TO know. always
like 20 have previous understanding about
such things, for if anything makes me mad !.
Is to have great big hotel clerk jump in on
rne and kick me down stairs on account Of my
straightened finances"
You'd better find some other place" sug-
gested the clerk.
."oh, shall" replied the stranger. "TLc
outside Of this hotel seemed to smile welcome
at me, but, as said before, my present policy
is to get along without being kicked. I've got
mental feelings as well as anybody else, and
In getting 80 worn down in flesh that mere
common grand bounce from a healthy hotel
clerk upscts me for whole day. Farewell,
young man-don't bile no extra 'taters for
me-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
a Horrible Suggestion.
[BroOLlyH argus

They had small back room on the eighth
story of Philadelphia hotel, and about two
o'clock in the morning the great poet awoke
and, punching his wife in the back, pa,heti-
cally exclaimed
"C!o;ilda, darling, I'm troubled b. the de-
mon Of unrest"
"Silney Ianier." she neryOusly replied,
"get up and strike light this instant; per-
haps lis bugs"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
IlllATS White sulphur SPRINGS.

ONE mile and half from Stephenson Depot
p. o., Frederick county, Va, will be opened
June 18th.
TERMS-For May, June, September aud Oc-
tober. S2.OO per day, $3.50 per week and $40 per
month. For July and August, $3.50 per day,
SIS per week and $50 per month ,of 2S days. -
Children and servants half price.
Jane II 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22

If the republican government at Washing
ton had withdrawn from the South troops
placed there for political purposes, and "put
them where they would do the most good, T"
Custer and bis " three hundred " would not
have been slaughtered by Sitting Bull aud
his-sayage followers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-07-22
POETICAL.
SILVER THREADS AMONG THE
GOLD.


Darling. am growing old,
Silver threads among the gold
Shine upon my brow to-day
Life is fading fast away;
But, my darling, you will be
Always young and fair TO NE.
When your hair Is silver white,
And your cheeks no longer bright
With the roses Of the May,
will kiss your lips and say:-
Oh my darling, mine alone,
You have never older grown.
Love can never more grow old
Locks NAV lose their brown and gold,
Cheeks may fade and hollow grow,
But the hearts that love, will know
Never, never, winters frost and chill,
Summers warmth is in them still.
Lnvei is always young and iair,-
What to Us is silver hair,
Faded checks, or steps grown slow,
10 the heart that beats below?
Since kissed you, mine alone,
You have never older grown.