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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
MEDICAL
CATARRH.
TWELVE YEARS
OF SUFFERING.

GENTLEMEN:-About twelve years ago, while
travelling with Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert
Troupe as tenor singer, took severe cold and
was laid up at Newark, N. j. This cold brought
on severe attack of Catarrh, which battled with
and wac finally obliged TO give up most desirable
For three years afterwards was unable to sing at
all. The fret attack of CatarTh had left my nasal
organs and throat sensitive that the slightest
cold would bring on fresh attack, leaving me
prostrated In this way continued to suffer. Che
last attack the severest ever had was terrible
suffered the most excruciating pain in my head.
was so hoarse 10 be scarcely able to speak, and
coughing necessarily. thought was going into
quick consumption, and firmly believe that had
these symptoms continued without relief they
would have rendered me easy victim. When in
this distressing condition, commenced the nee of
SASFoRD's RADICAL CURE PoR CATARRH, very re-
luctanty confess had tried all the advertised
remedies without benefit. The first dose of this
wonderful medicine gave me the greatest relief 1t
Is hardly possible for whose head aches, eyes
ache who can scarcely articulate distinctly ac-
count of the choking accumulations in his throat,
to realize how much relief obtained from the first
application of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE Under
It's influence, both internal and external, rapidly
recovered, and by occasional nse of the remedy
have been entirely free from Catarrh, for the
first time in twelve years.
Respectfully yours,
GEO. W. HOLBROOK.
Waltham, Mass, Jan. sth, 1876
PSI purchased the Radical Cure of GEORGE
Ii ROGERS, Druggist, Rumford Building.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
sCHENCKs PULMoNIc SYRUP

for the CURE OF CONSUMPTION, CoUGHs andCoLDs.
The great virtue of this medicine is that it ripens
the matter aud throws il out of the SYSTEM purihes
the blood and thus effects a cure.
SoHENCK's SEA WEED Tonic, FOR THE CURE OF
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, sc.
The Tonic produces a healthy action Of the stOm
ach, creating appetite, forming chyle, and Gu
ring the most obstinate cases of Indigestion.
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS, FOR THE CURE OF
Liver COMPLAINT, &c.
These Pills are Alternative, and produce healthy
action of the liver without the least danger they
are free from calomel, and yet more efhcacious II
restoring healthy action to tue liver.
These remedies certain cure for C0nsump-
tion, as the PulmOniC Syrup ripens the matter anc
purifes the blood The Mandrake Pills act upoT
the liver create healthy bile, and remove ali dis
eases of the liver, often cause Of Consumption
The Sea Weed Tonic gives tone and strength to the
stomach makes a good digestion, and enables thC
organs to sfOrm good blood; and thus creates
healthy circulation of healthy blood. The com
bined action of these medicines, thus explained
will cure every case of Consumption, If taken il
time, and the use of the medicines persevered in
DIR. Schenck is professionally at his principal Of
fee, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia
every Monday, where all letters for advice must b,
addressed. Schenck's medicines for sale by al
Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-The Signal
Service observations taken at 10 o'clock
this forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon aud TO-
night:
Indications for northwest stationary or
lower pressure, southerly winds, partly
cloudy weather and rain arrears with
stationary temperature.
Yellow Fever in New York-the Twenty
Thousand Dollars in Gold to be Forth.
coming
New YORK, Sept 25.-TwO seamen in
guaranteed hospital have died from yellow
fever.
The syndicate has made arrangements
to meet the call for twenty million dollars
in gold by Secretary Sherman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Rumored Unsound Condition of the rn1rt

Rumored Unsound Condition of the Third
National Bank OF Chicago contradicted.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-The reference to
Third National bank of this city, in a
special to the St. Louis Dispatch, yester
days date, has occasioned surprise among
bankers and business men here; and is
unwarranted by the facts. 1t is regarded
as among the very strongest of the Ma
tional banks 10 the country. The man.
agement since the panic of '73 has been
conservative, and the condition of the bank
is reported by the examiner, who has re-
Gently completed his official examinations,
as FIRST class. The bank could not only
pay all depositors, but in addition pay a
handsome premium to the stockholders.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Mysterious Disappearance of $4,000
Worth of Securities

Boston, Sept. 25 Three trunks con
tanning 10 the aggregate $4,000 worth of
securities deposited in the safe of the
Cambridgeport National Bank, have mys.
terious disappeared since the llth inst. :;
there is not the slightest clue to the thieves.
The trunks and contents were owned by
Luther Slater, Oliver j. Rand and S. B.
Snow, the latter is cashier of the bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. SiQQ. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHTNGHAM
& CO., No. 12 Wall street, New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which trey send free To
any address. In addition to large number OF edi-
tOrials on financial and other topics, 1t contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing of every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRorHINGHAM q
Co., are extensive brokers Of large experience and
tried integrity. In addition to their stock broker
age business they sell what are termed "Prviiges'
or puts and Calls now one of the favorite meth
Ods " legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable, and by following it many have made for
uneE.-[ New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Receiver Appointed for the Last Busted
Savings Bank of Chicago

CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-In superior cour
this morning, D. V. A. Turpin vas ap
pointed receiver oe the Fidelity saving
bank, with a bond at $6OO,00O The ap
pointmeut meets with the warmest ap
provaI, the depositors being especial.
pleased.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

DIR. HARTER's Fever and Ague Specific
has cured cases which the best physicians
have failed to benefit. For sale by T. Fl.
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Sept. p.
Wheat Unsettled easier; 114Ia cash; l 06ls
Oct.
Corn-Weak and lower; Ala cash.
Oats--Weak 231a cash
Rye-54M.
Bsrley-Heavy; 60h
Pork.Esser: 13 3Tla13 30 cash; 13 40 Oct
Iard-Weak and easy; % cash or Oct.
Whisky-1 90.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 14,OOO; very quiet and weak
light 50ll5 60; common to choice heavy 208l
so
Cattle Quiet; receipts 1000; mediu n to fai
shipping o0@4 40; good to choice do 30Q5 50
extra 6CGH5 80.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Hopes of Capturing the o. P. Train Rot


EOMAHA, Sept. 25.-The parties who
robbed the U. P train are believed to
have gone in a north easterly direction
from the line of the Road. and there is a
strong probability that efforts now being
made for their capture will prove success
full
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

The Baltimore Wheat Corner Adjusted
BALTIMORE, Sept. 25.-The corner in
No. winter red wheat for September de-
livery, which commenced Thursday was
adjusted this morning at $l.53 as price for
to-day. Two gentlemen were appointed to
name the price each day for the remainder
of the month,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
lont, Tazewe1 Co., Ill.
PALSY OR PARALYSIS

Thadeus Smith, of Mudd Creek, Tszewell county,
Illinois, says: II had lost the use Of my arm for
more than a year, by palsy or paralysis; the flesh
had entirely withered away, leaving nothing but
skim muscle and bone l tried ell the best doctors
and all the remedies could hear Of but they done
no good. l then commenced the use of Fl G. Far
rell's Arabian Limment, and few bottles entirely
cured me, and my arm is now as strong and heshy
as the other it is also first rate for burns, spra1ns
and hruises
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
aanford's Radical Cure
Is Prepared by Distillation.

EVERY plant and herb that yields its medical
l. essence to 1t l. placed in an improved still and
there mingled with solvent liqu id which by heat
Is made to pass over into the receiver bearing with
it the healing juices of these plants and
herbs. free from every contamination, pure and
co0rless. Thus the active, medical constituents
OF thousands of pounds of herbs may he condensed
into very small compass. In this way SAN
FoED's RADICAL CURE is Invested of the nauseating
worthless features of all other remedies, while its
curative properties are increased tenfold. 1t is
positively the great st medical triumph of the age
Each package contains DR.. Sanford's Impr )ved
Inhaling Tube, with full directions for use in all
cases. Price 800. For sale by all Wholesale and
retail druggists throughout the United States
WEEKS & POTTER, General Agents and Whole.
sale Druggists, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
CamphOrine J

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing o7or. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Sweled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
BupIOns and ChiIblains, Eruptons OF the Skin,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by ell Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Gathering UP the Wreck.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-The paten
Office building is being put in order to-day
aud workmen are gathering models out OF
the debris.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

The Miners of Pennsylvania Going to Work
WILKEsBARRE. Sept 25.-About 1900
of Leghi & Wilkesbarre coal miners met
to day and accepted the offer of the abso-
lutte 10 per cent. advance and viii resume
work to- o-morrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Absconaed Bank Director.

Moscow, Sept. 25. -Laidan, director of
the Commercial Loan bank sentenced as
an accomplce OF DIR. Strausburg. has
absconded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Republican Convention

TRENTON, Sept.-At the republican
state convention to day Chas. II. VOORHEES,
was nominated temporary chairman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

Food for the Babies, yes, and Invalids
too. Ask your druggist for Ridges food.
Woolrich & Co.. on every label.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
6PIc1AIl NOTICES.
q, Q. EARRELI,s ARARIAN 1TNrMrNT

TRIUMPHANT OVER DISEASE
This truly great medicine still goes on conquer
ing disease, and snatchng many poor Dowerless
victim from the grave By its powerfully stimua-
ing, penetrating and anodyne qualities it restores
the use OF limbs which have been pasied for years
ana 6y liz singular power OF reproducing the syno.
Wal mud or joint water, Ii all diseases of the
joints with surprising rapidly. For rheumatism
ana ons OF the spine and Spleen it has proved
itseH specific; and fo- affections Cf the lungs,
liver and kidneys it is a most valuable and power,
iul auxiliary; also, for all diseases of the glands
scrofula, gOitre or swelled neck, etc. And indeed
Tor almost any disease where an external Applica.
ton is required, this medicine stands unparalleled
Sprains bruises cramps wounds, chilblains, burns,
etc, are speedily cured by it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE

RICHARDS & SoHRBECKs Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by .. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by no2n TO en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
From the Hon. Peter Menard, one Of the Oldest
settlers in Illinois

1t gives me pleasure to add my testimony to the
virtues of your great medicine. One of my blooded
horses had swelling over the cap of the knee
about the size Of hens egg. Some said it was q
strain, and some that 1t was the joint water from
the knee, and could not be cured. tried oil cedar
on it, and all the liniments and ointments, and
they did no more good than water. l then, by per
suasiOn of my friends tried H. G. Fsrrel's Arabian
Lnimsnt, and l was happy to find it take effect
after few days, and it finally cured the noble ami
NAL entirely think IL is decidedly the creates
knew.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
SANFORD's
RADICAL CUR {
For Catarrh

u tarTh 1t has demonstrated Beyond all doubt
that this disease, in its severest FORMS is
able and that comfort and happiness may be made
to follow years of misery, years Of suffering, by
persistent use of it. The method of treatment or
iginated by DR. Sanford, the local and consti-
tutional by remedy prepared by distillation, il
the only one ever offered to the public that will
bear the test of time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
BABBITT'S
TOILET SOAP

Worth ten times its cost to every mother and fam
lily in Christendom Sample box, containing 3
cakes of q ozs each sent free to any address on
receipt of rs cents Address
B. T. BABBITT, New YORK City.
S%~For sale by all Druggists u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
TELEGRAPHIC.
Photographed to the RoekEsland Argu.. ]
FOREIGN NEWS

LONDON, Sept. 25,-The stated Russian
and Roumanian losses before Plevna
exceed $4,000 killed and wounded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
Rock Island Market.
Rock ISLAND, Sept "a

FLOUR AND GRAIN.
at f1nnr aa hhl wholesale AZ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
"A WONDERFUL REMEDY" f"

Sold by all Druggists for 25 cents each. Sent to
any part of the United States and Canadas receipt
of % cents for one, 81 for six 81 q for twelve
by WEEKS & POTTER, Proprietors, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25

ONCE and Depot, 109 Fulton street, New York
Sold in Rock Island by Benser q Thomas, Ott,
Grojan, c. C.lSpeidel, and E. Breunert mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-25
New York Market.

FINANCIAL.
, 1877-12-16
QU1PS.
THAT GIRL.
SaYR jim: SShe has a lprrid ralE:

THAT GIRL.
SaYR Jim: t@She has a uprril galr:
She waddles when she walks"
>'Besides." quoth Ned, who knows her we'll
t*She t-waddles when she talks.'
4 queer case: 4 case OF counterfeiting:
Il leading question: Will the Turks re-P1evna
When does a trumpet sound 1oudest! When
you get'n car to it, OF course.
On the Committee was q Mr.. Hartshorn.
They said he was the strongest man they had.
Somebody asks: s'Is the Czarowitch?n We
reply; No, Car! Hold on, though! Witch
Gar do you meant These Gar important cues
tfons.
Why are the Russians like man who has q
firm grip, and is determined to hang on? Be-
cattse they've got strong hold, and mean to
keen it.
"Sce, Mamtna!'' exclaimed a little one, as
russ. with arching spine and elevated ruddes,
strutted around the table; t'see, Kitty's eat 50
much she can't smut her tail down.
An old stager, on being told by the manaeer
Of theatre that he was regarded by the com
pany as ndecayed actor" replied that, as be
understood 1t, be must appear rotten to the
corps,
Poets have a good deal to say about the
"hearts Of oak" but are strangely silent con-
cerning the "hearts of stone" Now. lie, Us
have something ABOUT the hard hearted fellows.
One Of the horses attached to .strect-car got
over the tongue the other day; wheIeunon
Piper remarked that the animal had the start OF
him, IS he had received b1ow1ng-up from his
vile that morning, and hadn't got OYER the
tongue yet. Fl,
, 1877-12-16

to their home, No. 97s Michigan avenue, after
| an absence Of four months in the East
Air. Joseph \. and Miss Mary Baker, OF Hyae
Park, hare gone to Kentucky on visit.
Miss Jessie Cuuthoui las returned to her
home in Englcwood from protracted visit in
the East.
Mr. aud Mrs. F. W Rice hare returned from
Boston, where they have been enjoying pro-
1onscd visit among friends.
Dr. Knox and family haFe taken up their
Mrs. DR.. l.. N. Glover, OF Jacksonville, is
visiting friends in the city.
Gen. E. G. Bates and family have removed TO
Riverside for the Writer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fl. Williams left the
CITY last Sunday evening for Memphis and New
Orleans.
Mrs. r. J. Brumelknmp and daughter, Miss
Nellie, Of Syracuse, y. T., are spending lew
weeks with Mrs. l.. s. Mayo, No. sol Michigan
avenue.
Mrs. Clara Townsend, OF Oconomowoc. is
spending the winter hure as the guest OF 31rs.
Alfred Wright, No. 7G Langley avenue.
, 1877-12-16
CAFES IN CAIRO.
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+'o e'eA1e1 eoas'a ass ~" 70 4'n"S'ca enala lnat
between european ana ba1'Ve care N CAIRO.
In the one there are the stereotyped mattresses,
the chjeo1r coffee, the absnthe, the gambling
saloon. and The inevitable band OF Bohemian
sa.o ''s;a;s - ~ na.h a.ss ..i,h 49,. ,o,.nI,..; ~;
musicians oi ooIn Seass, Min tne sua.!y m
~ 80 reat e., t1rac3on. e, henr
9T oe ."1 - eI H. tnn nf noor ,,. iro "ee
ulspeuseu ~ 1ls .;H ~ y. poSi 4lod p.
ro H. 70 ~ " III. H., ,rl ~ 1s 70
ur1p, .pe 'e h IS 81. ,ni stny9s nnd t;n asisep
aaa "aneS ~ at t.rv h
aou1e1is .t ta esv.n r be, Wy On
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;la usu th nee ', tn ,he north Fr,n ,ssa t,t1
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an saSes .'ana .h;ts ~ tha e,,or se ausss*a
ua5aeas, , nu :a'''nt, eA.uts uun1s "ntte
tuc Hlo1S!s. pop%aaion % o. 1ne to"n tn:, a'o US
.sle @ s,asSs hit;f 3t, 1ars ~ -
a "e.' a4 ohn. .ha sro,oe
1,p Inu ,puIu H. aGod1 .ug ""e1 10 et'1e1'on ol
1nT.isn Thn s ,,!s ~ t.Uuoou. n..,- a,ro.n.
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AsI ~ !qosseu tos ~ ..e quu1 AGls ao"alu tne
- netteA st'.!t ~ si.t ~" us ~
, 1877-12-16


OF all the decimal United States coins the
most valuable is the silver dollar Of 1904 which
is excessively rare. Specimens are worth IRON,
$500 to $1,000 each, according to the nearness
with which they approach perfection. The coin
age Of this year was very limited, and there
we're no more dollars coined until 1885,
Proofs of the last-natned year are worth $40
and good examples IS. There was nothing done
in dollars in 1897, and the issues of 1888 and
1889 arc rare enough to raise the quotation for
good spccimcns to $40 each. FROM that date
forward to 1873, when the trade dollar came Ia.
there is no break in the liue Of dollars, but
from 1850 to 1856, inclusive, they are quoted as
'rarc " or scarce" those Of 1851 and 1852 be-
ing worth S35 or 40 each Previous to- 1904
the value M OF . good specimen varies from sl.s5
for 1929, to IS for 1893. and 81 for 1901, save
that the first date Of all I79i), which is very
rare, brings $50 Some Of the early dates are
made peculiarly valuable By reason OF variation
III tue number and style OF stars, etc, there be-
ing three variations Of l79S and live of f7g5.
O( The silver ha'f-dollars, those OF l156 and
1871 arc the most valuable, choice examples Ut
these dates being worth from SIS to $40. Cool
ones OF other years previous to 1906 will bring
from S2 to s.. One Of this class of 1915 is
quoted &C $50. and then they arc OF little rari-
" until 1885, when aspecimcu with rceded edge
and head OF 1887 is valued 1T 50 or 81. The
other issue OF this rear Is worth ST. The next
dates OF note are 1850, 1851, and 1852. valued at
$1.5o, ESQ. and 50 respectively. More recent
dates are only valuable to collectors when in
perfect condition, proofs u Of later issues only
being desired, and they range in worth from
quarter dollars are likewise speculative IT,
sue, and therefore fayorites With dealers, par
ce5slyciY rare aud command from S45 to 315
each. The 1858 issue without arrows is also
much sought after, fair specimens brinrspr
from :. S. to IS. The only other dates worth
, 1877-12-16
on her person was S260, 600: Two pages carried
her train, ane watched lest the jewels aud green
backs should fall to the floor.

on her person was s26o, ,00o: Two pages carried
her train, anG watched lest the jewels ano green
backs should fall to the floor,
On the upper 1oor OF the large building E. u
bash avenue, THE TRIBUNE delegate, IN search
OF the novel and interesting, found what IS
probably the busiest spot Of its area IN al! busy
Chicago. Ranged in dense rows, SO closely
that their sewing-machines almost touch eacn
other, are over 200 girls and young women at
work to meet the demands oi Field, Letter &
Co.'s huge cloak trade. Mt. mayer. 1ne
gentleman in charge OF this department
kindly initiated the journalistic visitor
into some OF the details OF me
veioped and we1l-nigh perfect was the system
by which this battalion Of female operatives was
kept successfully and happily at work. All oi
the goods come into the place raw material, anu
eMergc handsome, stylish garmeuts, admirably
designed and perfectly made. Vi course, with
all the planning cutting, basting, and stitching
to be carried continuously forward III one great
department, the methods OF work must always
be thoroughly exact aud the administrative
ability Of Of t the person IN charge tntrr mast
exercised in every detail was, seen
sn the case Of the sewing-tnachlnes. Here, in
steady, satisfactory running condition., we're
seen some 200 machines Of the Wheeler . WI
son new No. s pattern. About 100 OF these
we're presented BY Mcssrs. tic I'D, Letter S Go:
to the work-women to replace the machines lost
by the latter at the burning Of the FIRMS great
retail house. 1twasa very kindly act on the part
OF the firm. and was Of itseu . str straw a,,td o.
Of their goodwill to their employees al"
ways blows. OF course, with such 4 COM
plete uniformity OF standard scwin&-mach'nes,
all the operatives using the same excellent
obtainabie This fact, aud the other features
of the exact system nrevaitinp here, accounts