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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02

Washes Without Rubbing
TT Is WARRANTED not to inJure the finest fab
l. rics and will make blankets and nannels look
equal to new) Each bar Is wrapped with full d.
rections, headed with the trade mark.
a WORD OF CAUTION.
The unprcccdcn ted success of HALL & WAo> ER' n
CALIFORNIA BLEACHING SOAP has Induced Inscfu-
pulous parties To manufacture Inferior articles OF
ton Of selling them upon the merits OF Hall & wag-
ner's, and frequently paiming them of upon unsus-
pectng parties as the genuine article We therefore
caution the trade against such impositions. To In
sure getting the genuine article be sure that the
above trade mark Is on each box-none others are
genuine. For sale by all wholesale grocers.
Manufactured by California Bleaching Soap Co,
corner Of Folsom aud sixteenth streets
ARMIES & DALLAM. Agents,
Els & 2i7 Sacramento street. n. r.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02
MEN

WHO MAY BE SUFFERING FROM THE
w effect of youthful f0llies indiscretion, Will
do we'll 10 avail themselves OF this, the greatest
boon ever laid al the altar OF suffering humanity
D9 SPI>>EY VIII guarantee to forfeit 400 for every
Of weakness disease OF any kind character
which he undertak es and fails to cure. lie would
therefore, say to the unfortunate sufferer rho NAV
read this notice that you treadlng upon danger
Gus ground when you longer delay In seeking the
proper remedy for your complaint Yon may be In
the first stage; remember you are approaching the
last II YOU are bordering upon the last and are
suffering some or all OF Its III effects remember that
II you persist In procrastnaton, the time come
when the most skulful physician render you no
assistance; when the door OF hope Will be closed
against YOU when no angel OF mercy can bring Won
relief. In no case has the Doctor failed of success
Then let not despair work npos your i'm Imagination
but avail yourself OF the beneficial results OF his
treatment before your case II beyond the reach OF
medical skill, before grim death hurres you TO
premature grave Call or address Dr. a. -. SPIN
NE1 n CO.. No IL kearny street. San Francisco.
once hours, from a. N. to y. and from r. NJ ia
9P.M. Branch ONCE. ISIS South ST, Virginia New
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02

I tual practice of what they have been taught, it
not only breaches business, but it practices
what it breaches.
Agood, fair common school education should
be possessed by each student when entering
They are first placed in the theoretical depart
ment, where bookkeeping in all its branches is
taught, and also higher arithmetic and pen
manship, if they are not proficient in those
branches. After being carefully instructed
here, thorough examination must be satisfac-
torily sustained, when they are promoted into
the
Practical Department..
Where the actual practice supersedes or
rather supplements the theoretical. Here the
student enters into the active strife of life he
buys, sells, discounts, transacts banking, COM
mission and forwarding business, exports, inn
ports, WHOLESALERS retails, and even sometimes
fails in business and compromises with his
creditors. Here he serves in every capacity re-
quired of a man III everyday business life in
our city. He is merchant, agent, clerk, teller,
cashier, banker, bank president, debtor and
creditor; and in each of his various positions
has Il chance to display the same abilities that
will sometimes make him n man of note n
cipherin community.
The institution makes a speciality of its tele-
graphic and banking departments The latter
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02
DIR. j. M. SEVERN.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

RADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
NJ rennsylvAnia ONCE, Ne: ! Ae"r~y -.
(nrst noor-koon No. ~, san Francisco.
srnciALTirs-Skin Dassasss aad Vaccination
0A1a OoseaseA.--W White, Hchy and Ncniy 7sffss
az the Sraip The scalp gets itchy tender and COW
cred with nne white scales. They form again -
fast removed
Ifmpies Fisshusv7ws and Biackheods. On the fore
head. cheeks and nose. They exuds whisish sub
stance vi hen squeezed.
Pfurt0e tIsssnss TscAsno)- Begins scon ~ the
clothing h rs0sved; eruption but that caused ~
scratching.
All Of the above, and srerv eavssfv Of Aktw De
euses cured BY special treatment Vaccinations
skillful1y per1ogmtd with psrs vaccine vtrs ooaas
I'd from healthy white children.
Once Houvs-eA y. - l =. n; n. y. toeP.n.
Consultations free
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02
DR.. w. K. DoHERrY,s


AEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE 0AS
AVA CLAY STREET, bet Montgomery and Kearnv
= reefs, san Francisco. With the most grnteflil
sentiments Of regard for the liberal patronage be
slowed on him for the past thirteen years.
DIR. DOHERTY
Desires to inform the general public and
all those laboring under all forms Of Chronic Com.
plants, that he can be consulted mt $40 CLAY ST
on every variety OF Disease OF the Lungs Liver
Kidneys. Digestive and Genito- Urinary Organs
Nervous Debility and all
hPEC1AL D1AEA2EA,
Resulting from ignorance z folly. The nnmbe OF
persons suffering from these borrid com plants In
whom the Doctor has effected a radical cure ear
be counted by the thousand, ana the voluntary Ger
tihcaes In his possession received from persons he
has restored To health, enough satisfy all that
the Doctors skill IN the treatment Of these afYec
tons enables him To warrant speedy cures. In
the most obstinate cases. he charges moderse fees
tire ats his patients in correct and honorable way
and has references OF unquestionabe veracity from
men OF known responsibility and high standing In
society. All parties who may consult him by letter
or otherwise Will receive the best and gentlest
treatment
Consultations at the Office or BY letter FREE
Address W. X. DoHERTY. n. D., r. o. Box is.s
san Francisco, Cal
r. a. Dr. Doherty will send his pamphlet on
sPkcfAL DrsEAsEs On receipt VI six cen Ia IA post.
age stamps tor return postage.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-02

AN enormous pump has been placed
in one Of the Pennsylvania metal estab-
lishmcnts, it being of ), 200 horse power
probably the largest pump, therefore,
in the country, if not in the world. It
is vertical condensing engine, ten feet
stroke, with cylinder OF cast iron ITO
inches in diameter, the total weight Of
the cylinder, with its head and bottom,
being 40 tons. The piston rod is fast
sned to the cross-head by q steel nut
weighing l, 100 pounds. There are two
fiy-wheels, each 50 feet in diameter, and
each OF them weighing % tons, il gives
. motion 70 four plungers and four lift
pumps, raising II 900 gallons Of water
per minute from depth Of 40 feet.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
INTERMITTENT FEVER Is SO common Il

INTERMITTENT FEVER is so common ID
the country as scarcely to need comment
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalatioDs, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the griDdstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere be descends
the shaft provides himself with a safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now ii
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that we'll known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
| HOME STOMACH BITTERS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Going to Washington.

Twenty-Five thousand western people
will 60 to Washington within the next
thirty days.
Buy your tickets by the Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne, and Pennsylvania railroad.
Because it is the shortest route.
Because it is the safest route.
Because it is the most comfortable
route.
1t has lately put on a new outfit of ele-
giant palace coaches.
Its eating houses are unsurpassed,
lie takes you right into the heart of
Washington City, and
1t is the best organized line of east and
west travel IN a merica.
+. Il. Myers, the General Passenger
Agent at Chicago, spares no pains to sat
isiy every one Of his customers.
Whether you go to Washington or any
other eastern point, buy your tickets by
this route. You will travel in comfort;
and come home in safety. aG,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Clement Rrorhers and rorraster.

A large and first class audience greeted
The Great Trio" at Darts Hall, under
the auspices of the Athletic Club. and ev-
erybody seemed delighted. Most of
the pieces were we'll rendered, while
some of them gave uDbounded delight
and were rapturously encored. Some
of the character songs were in
Irritable and natural. Joshua Ker
shaw, from BuEgy, n. H., (Mr. H. D
Clement was tie most fair and natural
representation of queer Yankee character
we have ever witnessed. Without being
overdrawn or caricatured, it presented the
real points of the back woods Yankee fairly
and truthfully-by one who knows how to
do it. The Clements are natives of Bath,
n. Fl. Mr.. Forester, too, elected great
applause for his fine singing andi superior
personation of various queer characters.
He was formerly a resident of this city
and he was welcomed by most marked &p-
plause. AS a whole the concert was q
charming entertainment. and the gentle
men would draw crowded house in Rock
Island at any future time.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Tbs "Iron Trail.

A spicy sketch descriptive of a trip over
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road and of the beauties, scenery and plea
sure resorts Of the Rocky mountains, by
"Nym Crinkle, the musical and dramatic
critic of the New York World, sent free on
application, together with the Sab Juan
Guide, maps and time tables Of this new
and popular route from Kansas City and
Atchison to Pueblo, Denver and all points
in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and the
San Juan mines. The finest line of Pull
man SIeepers on the continent between the
Missouri river and the Rocky mountains
without change.
Address, I. j. ANDERSON,
Gen. Passenger Agent,
2 9dW6m Topeka, KAN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

About 2:3O o'clock Sunday afternoon
the raft boat J. W. Van SAINT, Capt. Peter
Kerns, arrived at this city from Montrose,
and Immediately went on the ways at the
boat yard, in the lower part of the city,
where she will undergo thorough over
hauling. This is the first boat of the sea-
son to arrive at this point. The captain
says he met.with. considerable heavy float
ing ice near Muscatine, but, taken alto
pether. had very fair trip.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

Breathing Miasma Without Injury.
There is no exaggeration in the state
ment that thousands of persons residing
from one years end to another in fever
ague regions on this continent and else
where, breathe air more or less impreg-
mated with miasma, without mourning the
disease, simply AID only because they are
In the habit of using Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters as preventive, 1t has frequently
happened, and the fact has been amply
attested by the parties themselves. that
persons surrounded on all sides by neigh
bors suffering the tortures of this SILVER
ing and burning plague, have enjoyed
absolute immunity from it. thanks to the
protection afforded by the Bitters. Nor
is that standard anti-febrile cordial less
efhcacious IN remedying than in prevent
ing chills and fever, bilious remittents,
and disorders of kindred type. Taken
between the paroxysms. it speedily miti.
gates their violence. and eventually pre-
vents their recurrence. These facts, con-
yincingly established by evidence, appea
with peculiar force to travellers and
sQjourners in malarious districts.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
NERVOUS DERILIrH.

a depressed, irritable state of mi,,,a.
a weak, nervous, exhausted FEELING.
mo energy or animation: kconfused
head weak memory, often witt, .1e-
bilitating, involuntary discharges, The
consequence of excuses, mental overgorlx or
andiseretions. This NERVGCS DEBILITY
finds a sovereign cure in RUnTPHREyS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. 90.
1t tones up the system, arrests dsschA. ~s dispes
the mental gloom and despondenA. nu reiuve-
mates the entire system. 1t is perrectly harm.
less and always efficient. q Price IS, for nackace
OF nve boxes and large g vial of powder. which
Is important In old, serious cases; or 81 Der single
box. Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mail
on receipt OF price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MSsVCINB co.
no. sea BRoADwAx, II. Y.
~ See large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Personal.

Timothy Dutton, Esqr., of Edgington,
was in the city to-day-stopping at the
Rock Island House. People 10 the lower
end of the county find the new railroad
very handy in visiting Rock Island, as they
can come up in the morning and return in
the evening, shaving several hours here in
the middle of the day,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
A Musical Treat

On Friday evening our people will have
a rich musical treat in the way of English
Comic Opera-pronounced to be the most
laughable and deserving comic opera of
the day, the music and incidents being
gems selected from all the most popular
comic operas in vogue. Advertisement In
this paper. See bills of the day for par
ticulars, and secure reserved seats early il
you wish to enjoy the entertainment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Dry goods at bedrock prices at Wivill
& Cos. 26-d2t

Shakespeare says, Good wine is a good,
familiar creature, if it be we'll used"
This conveys q caution in its alternative.
But good soap-B. 7. Rabbits Toilet
Soap, for instance-needs no such artful
warning. Used to any extent it is health
full and beneficial. This Toilet Soap is
made to answer an ambition to produce
the finest toilet soap in the world. and
that ambition has been perfectly achieved.
The purest materials and the most extern
sive facilities in manufacture--these are
the secrets of its success, though it has
only been shortly put on the market.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

A lady writes US: l suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy. My nurse
obtained bottle of Rennes Pain-Ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in thr e
hours | was entirely cured. | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne's
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

The TEETH AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM.
Every time a lady who uses fragrant
Sozodont opens her mouth she advertises
the article. The state of her teeth is a
certificate of its excellence. No spot dar-
kens their surface, no impurity clings II
them, the cushions in which they are set
are rosy, and the breath that swells
through them Is sweet as the breeze of
Juue.
Spalding's Liquid Glue always ready to
use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it. 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

A RELIABLE FIRM,-Among the oldest
and most reliable business houses in the west
is the firm ofProctor Il Gam Bile, soap manu-
facturers, Cincinnati, Ohio, This CON
Germ leads the trade 10 its line and sells
goods all over the United States. Always
prompt and careful in the fulfillment of
business contracts the house has gained a
reputation everywhere as one of the best
firms in the country. Among the
numerous brands of soap made by this
establishment we call attention to the
''Old Fashioned" and white Soap now
having an unprecedented sale, The in
gradients used are guaranteed to be pure
and the soap is equal to the best in the
market. In addition the firm also deals
extensively in lard, and miners oils, the
various brand of starch, candles etc. See
double column advertisement in this issue
of The ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor. The man
ufacturers of Freligh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, and thousands of
former sufferers from rheumatism, Neur-
algia and kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
it
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
POLICE COURT.
Before Justice Hayden.

Monday, Feb. 26.-The examination of
Henry Danz and John Hopping, resulted
in their being held in the sum of $500
each to keep the peace toward John
Morehead in particular and everybody in
general for the term of six months. They
had not obtained security when this paper
went to press.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone
aud muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

Popular illustrated book 1850 pages on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid for
so cents, by Dr. Z. WHITTIER, CIT St.
Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo. the great
specialist. Read his work,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
AIlarie. Woodward 4 Co., PEORIA ILL.,.
6,l7mWf&Wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

marry dall, the present assistant chief,
was then reelected by majority.
Mr., Johnston was then declared the
choice of the meeting for chief engineer.
He is at present foreman Of Wide Awake
Hose and Hook and Ladder Co.; is a
young man; we'll liked by all; and will no
doubt make good chief.
All coed citizens, however, will regret
that Mr.. Bollman was not re elected-as
an Endorsement of his course in driving
rowdyism from the fire department-and
the only persons who are responsible for
his failure to be elected are the very men
who were put into the Third and Fourth
ward companies to keep out rowdyism
Not more than one-half of these members
turned out.
Mr.. Bollman is one of the oldest and
very best fremen in the city. No one
found any fault with his management. and
the only opposition to him was on account
of his course in disbanding the old rowdy
Hope and Rescue companies in other
words, as those opposed to him said: BE
cause he went back on the boysp' Thus
the opposition to him allied themselves
to the rowdy element The best people
in Rock Island will regret that Mr. Boil
man was not reelected. His courage anc
trmness in driving the rowdy element
from the FIRE department deserved recog
milton. 1t will be long time before anothe
chief will have the courage to do wha
Bolman has done, if he is to De deserted
by the very men who urged him to take
bold stand in the matter, and defeatet
for his efforts to raise the standard Of goo
, order and good morals in the department
Although Mr. Johnston does not belon
to and condemns the rowdyism in the fir
department his election is due to the vote
of the sympathizers with this class -wh
would rather take their chances with hin
' than to vote for BCllman, knowing VIVA
C he has done and fearing what he may dc
Mr.. Johnston would do we'll to folio,
the course of Mr.. Bollman, and suppress
t every attempt at rowdyism.
; Mothers do not let your darliDgs suffe
Y with the Whooping Cough, it you have
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Pozsopi's Chemical Hair Restorative. t,

PozsoDi's Chemical Hair Restorative, to
preserve and beautify the human hair.
What it will do: Prevents the hair falling
out, increases the growth and beauty of
the hair. retains the hair in any desired
form, prevents the hair from turning
grey. prevents and entirely eradicates
dandrutf, heals pimples and keeps the
head delightfully."- cool. The hair becomes
rich, soft and glossy. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses an exquisite
fragrance and as dressing has no equal.
Price so cents and 81 per bottle, Sold by
all druggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

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, 1877-02-26
Your Taxes are Due,

H. Heitahrends, collector Of Rock Island
township, has opened an offiee in Killers
block, over American Express office, The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

BEST HoUsEKEEPERs. If the united
testimony of thousands of the best house
keepers in our land are to be believed,
there are not any fayoring extracts IN the
market worth half so much as DR.. Price s
Special Flavorings. They need no recon
mendations from us. Let DR.. Prices
Vanilla. Lemon, Orange, Rose, Almond.
or Nectarine favors once be used, and
they will always be used.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

What has become of the DAILY ARGUS? We miss
the only paper in this vicinity ALWAYS excepting
the Times that has opinion of its and dare
express it, Davenport Times.
Our contemporary deserves The DAILY
ARGUS, and we hope will receive it regu-
larry hereafter,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

One of the peasantest recollec;ions of
the Centennial trip to Philadelphia thous-
ands of people will connect with their
pleasant Iquarters and agreeable treat
ment at the Colonnade Hotel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

LYONS KATHAIRON makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
Of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

For RENT.-The store now occupied
by l. Bamberger, will be for rent after
March 9th, 1877. Parties in search of
good location and 6rst.cass store will find
this an excellent opportunity. For terms,
etc., apply to F. Hass. 5dtml
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer
IA. NJ. l26 above zero 10 $50 above zero
9 A. N, 49, a. 4" 8P.M. 400 "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

ATHLETIC CLUB ENTERTAINMENTS Re
served seats for the Trio Concert can be
secured at Champions Thursday, Feb. %,
at 9 o'clock A. NJ. 2Od5t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient hotels for merchants aud others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices moder-
ate, adapted to the stringency OF the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
at the counter of the hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union trial.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

COUGHS AND COLDs.-Those who are
suffering from Coughs, Colds, Hoarsness.
Sore Throat. &C., should try "Broo0n S
bronchial. IrOcheS."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26

The Grand Central Hotel, New York, is
becoming more popular every day since
its reduction from $500 to $3.50 and So 90
per day.