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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
The Improvement of the Mississippi

The Improvement OF the Mississippi
General G. A. Warren estimates the
cost of securing navigable stage of four
and one-half to five feet of water in the
upper Mississippi above Rock Island to St.
Paul. at something over 100000. His re-
port Of his minute and thorough surveys
will be submitted to the chief engineers,
and we suppose to congress, this winter.
In the meantime, we find in the report of
Mr.. MONTGOMERY Meigs, assistant of Col.
Macomb, in charge OF that division OF the
Mississippi, a report based on General
Warren's surveys, and on others made
necessary by changes of channel, in which
is given a list of sandbars which obstruct
navigation between st. Paul and Lacrosse,
and the cost of the wing dams necessary
for concentrating the channel and securing
out the bar SO as to give four and one-half
feet of water. They number forty-four,
and he estimates that the cost of wings
and dams, riprapping the shores when
needed, scraping, engineering and other
contingencies at $34S,699. Below La
Crosse the Instructions are few and far
between-occurring at intervals of fifty or
sixty miles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
An Innocent Youth.

A great many people have wondered
why - the nobby young man who
clerks in -- clothing store, hung
aroand Bengstons corner for more than
an hour, Saturday night, smoking two-cent
cigars. The truth is that the boys put
up job" on him and wrote him letter,
signing a girls name He didn't drop
on the sell for some time, but supposed he
had made a mash" But now, if you say
"Beugston' corner" to him he is liable to
bounce you. Boys, it's too bad to make
sport of such an innocent youth. Don't
do it again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and in all its varied and complicated forms.
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. Il cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms and legs; also, hard pains In the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
Itlc rheumatism, etc., in a short time.
Price, So per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
tree; Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by Dr. j. Dinsbeer, SOB North Seventh
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases specially. IF
you are afflicted, with no matter what. call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
Respectfully yours.
NJ. NJ. CoRBETT

Mr.. Corbett withdraws from the con-
test because he cannot devote the time
necessary to make a thorough canvass
His business interests are of such nature
as to require his whole attention. and al
this time are particularly pressing. He
retires from the field with an untSrnished
reputation, and bis ability unquestioned
He is young lawyer with fast incrcas.
ing practice, and thorough aud consistent
democrat at all times,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
I. O. O. r.
Two Rock island County Men Elected
to Important Positions.


The report Of the grand secretary of the
grand lodge Of Independent Order of Odd
Fellows made at the late meeting at Belle
vile shows that the state of Illinois had at
the close of the fiscal year 1876. 26,6S6
members, and that during the last year
$3.50 new members were made by lnitia-
ton, while 500 were received by cards and
594 reinstated, making grand total of
3l,347 members. During the year the
state lost by demit liza by suspension,
2,99S, by expulsion IA, by death 2l9;
total 4,535. Consequently the whole num-
Der of members at the close OF the last
fiscal year was 1882 members. The
number of lodges in the state is $50, and
the total moneys collected amount to
$2l9,895.52. For benevolent purposes
$50,2424S were expended. The grand
lodge collected SIS, 402. As, and expended
l$l765S.72. There was 10 the treasury OF
the grand lodge at the beginning of the
year 81 Is, 005 IS. and at its close $l5,749.57
The Grand Encampment has elected
the following officers;
G. w. Heater, Pennington, M. W. G. P
w. H. Crocker. Chicago, M. E. II. P.
W. L. Carlin, Jerseyville, r. W. s. W.
s. j. Ross, DuQuoin, R. W. G. ".
j. g. Smith, Chicago, g. S. and t.
W. l. Sweeney, Rock Island, g. Rep.
The following are the officers elect o
the grand lodge of Odd Fellows, for thu
ensuing year.:
Grand Master, John Lake, of Rockford
d. G. NJ. A. W. Bergren, of Galesburg
G. W., r. B. Foster. of Princeton: G. S.
n. C. Mason, of Peoria; G. T., A.
Barry, of Alton.
Amos Henderson, the retiring Crane
master, was elected grand Representative
to the Grand Lodge of the United States.
The following is list of the appointe,
officers:
Grand chaplain, Rev. William Edwards
! of Mendoza; grand marshal, R. K. Denny
2 of Greenville; grand conductor, R. Bat
5 tersby, of Coal Valley; grand guardian
8 G, B. Hefter, of Chicago and grand her
, aid, G. w. Patterson. of Decatur
r The "Baby's Best Friend" is DR.. Bull
: Baby Syrup, since it maintains the Baby
: ,lal, - Z,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
Rock 1sla:.d and Peoria Railway

The directors of the Rock Island and
Peoria r. r., met on Saturday afternoon
at Mitchell and Lynds's bank and after
adopting bylaws, and transacting other
unim portant besiness. elected officers as
follows: President, p. L. Gable; vice.
president, B. T. Cable; secretary, Cornelius
Lynde; treasurer, Joseph Gaskell; gener,
al manager, +. 4. Gable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

A TOOTH FOR A TooTH-that is to say
an artificial tooth for real one, is not Ii
good exchange. Therefore. keep your
natural teeth unimpaired, and in order tc
do so use that famous preservative tooth.
wash, Sozodont. 1t is a wholesome botan
ical preparation, unrivalled as an anti ,pu-
crescent and antagonist Of decomposition
and decay.
Nothing Yields together like Spaldlng'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

PAZzoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor.
alive. 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 pimpIes and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
Released on Bail.

Owen O'Neil, one of the roughs held
under 5000 bonds on a charge of stealing
Mr.. Herkert's and Mr.. Dlndinger's watches
at the Turner picnic, a couple of weeks
ago, was released from Jail on Saturday
afternoon by justices Halves and Chopper,
satisfactory security having been given for
his appearance at the next term of circuit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

Popular illustrated book $3.50 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents, by DR.. Z. WHITTIER, Git St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER

MURRY & LANMAN'S FLORIDA WATER.
The richest, most lasting, yet most deli
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerchief, at the toilet and in the bath,
delightful and healthful in the sick room
relieves weakness, fatigue, prostration,
nervousness, and headache. Look out for
cQunterfeits always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole nroprietors,
Messrs. Lauman & Kemp, New York. For
sale by Pertumers, Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

REWARD. We will pay a reward OF
one thousand dollars for any certificate
published by US regarding DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup not found genuine.-A. C.
Meyer d Co., Baltimore, December l,
lSTS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infalhble remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness, aud all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Gladly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
Anuatic.

The following may be of interest to the
Rock Island and Sylvan boat clubs: To
morrow evening there will be meeting at
the Palmer House, Chicago, of amateur
oarsmen from various points 10 the Missis.
sippi valley, for the purpose of forming q
new amateur rowing association. It's OBJ
jects are to foster rowing in this vast tract
of country, ard while in fact an independent
body, will cooperate with the Dationa
association for the general advantage Of
that class of gentlemanly exercise. Il
promises, in this respect, to be one Of the
most important meetings of amateur oars
men yet held in the west. At least {
dozen rowing associations i'll Illinois, Michi
gan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, anC
Missouri are expected to be represented
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

LodilIes Headache Specific comes to
our city with q r,puta,ion second to no
other article before the public. Cures
headache in five to twenty minutes. Only
so cents at Beugst6n's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

When aggravated by the iniudicious use
of ointments or lotions, skin diseases are
still easily overcome with Glenn's Sulphur
Soap. Nothing exerts such wholesome
and beautifying influence upon the com
plexion and entire cuticle. Sold by all
druggists.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown, SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
New Goods.

thinner & Stegeman, merchant tailors,
have again received what fall and winter
force us to like-the choicest woolens, the
finest cassimeres. Whosoever likes to feel
warm in frosty season, call and get an ele-
CANT suit promptly made to order. l0dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
The Weather--To-Dav,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ 57e above zero ~ sac above zero
q A NJ 5SS 3 p A. Ste 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is a
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

All kinds of House and Sign Painting
Graining, etc., with ueatness and dispatch
Give me a call. Shop on Eighteenth
street, above Third avenue.
sep3-d3m G. JUERGENs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

The best place to stop when you go to
New York. is at the new Hotel Devonshire,
opposite Grand Central Depot. You save
carriage hire, and baggage is carried free
The DeVonshire is conducted on the
American plan. at prices to suit the times
Its restaurant is one Of the best 10 the
city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

DIME SAVINGS. Housekeepers who
study economy in small things should use
Dooley's Yeast Powder, the best, because
perfectly pure: the cheapest, as every
package is full weight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't 6. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island Ills. 5-l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
Mr.. N. NJ. Oorbett resigns as Canal.
date forScaool superintendent.
The following communication exnlain

The following communication explains
itself:
10 my Friends of Rock Island County!
Thanking you for past and intended
future support, / hereby recall my candi.
dacy for Superintendent OF Schools. A
thorough canvass of the county requires
more time. expense, and labor than I can
possibly devote to it.
Respectfully yours.
M. NJ. CoRBETT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

They shipped off two carloads of Vic
torias yesterday. Five hundred and eft!
sold this season. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15
|. EPSTEIN'S
MAMMOTH EMPORIUM =!

After trying to close out at cost my
entire stock Of Jewelry, &C., find l
could successfully accomplish il without
continually replenishing certain lines ul
goods, which would prolong the sale fol
two years, and as my facilities for purchas
ing goods at inside prices are not excelled
IN the the three cities, l haYe concluded Il
keep stocked up in all departments and viii
10 future sell goods at prices which
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

The "Baby's Best Friend" is Dr. Bulls
Baby Syrup, since it maintains the Baby 8
health by keeping it free from collie,
Diarrhna, etc. Price 25 cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-10-15

Parties wanting the best soft coal self
feeder, should buy the Victoria, It's the
heaviest and best made At David Don's,
Second avenue. dwtf
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
Administrator's 4 Sale.

Notice Is hereby given, that pursu- ant 10 an order of the Probate Court of Pope county, Arkansas, made at iis October term 1877, will on Saturday the 10th day of November 1871, be- tween the hours for judicial sales, offer for sale al public auction, at the premises, all the right title and inter- est oi A. Wick deceased, in and to the following described real estate lying in Pope county, Arkansas, viz.: The north half Of the southwest quarter of section twenty, township six, north range nineteen west, containing So acres. Ard the west part of the north wcst fractional quarter of the southeast qcarter Of section twenty in township six north range nineteen west contain ing s1S acres. Terms Of sale: The first seD0 Of the purchase money to be paid on or before the Isl day Of Janua- " 1878 with interest at ten per cent. per annum. And the balance to be paid on or before the l0tll day of No yember ISIS, with Interest af ten per cent. per annum. Notes with approved security to be given and lien retained upon the land to secure the purchase money.
 VIM. l. HARkEY,
 AaA r Of 4. Wick deceased.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

The gonial Frolich, of the Scar cy Record, attended the State Fair at Little Rock, and last week had an excellent account of what transpired. We find the following in his article in regard to our honored townsman, Judge l.. W. Davis:
 "Russellville was well represented in the person of that kind hearted gentleman. Jadge L. V. Davis. That he is . good han was proven in the fact that he was getting up subscrib- CTS for his county paper, the DEMO cRAr-one of he best papers, by the by, in the State"
 Yes. Col. the Judge is always at some good work, and he never makes failure either, as his list of subscri- bers and advertisers turned Tn to us on his return from the Fair fully at tests.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

We had an article in the same issue asserting that the plan was not what the friends thereof, including the Finance Board, announce it to be and we pointed out the error in the method of computation relied upon by the Finance Board. We showed that by the A. K. plan we commence ed to pay compound interest and that it was very costly arrange ment for the State, but very good thing for the bondholders. The Gazette passed by all thls and seized upon our other little article headed Hired of it,' to poke little fun at us and ridicule all the prominent men who think as we do on thls question. All right, we can stand your fun, Bro. Mitchell, but we would like something more solid from you. So now come down to business and see what you can say against our reasons given in this weeks paper for opposing the plan.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
RuSSELIvIllE MALE g. FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL.
PROF. D. s. PArarcK, A. M., Principal.

PROF. D. S. PArRIcK, A. M., Principal. The Fall Session will open Sept. isth. fS1z, and eontinne Twenty Weeks.
 The Spring Sesssien will open in Feb. ISIS, and close m June. with an annual eAamina- tirn
 The course of study will he as extensive and varied as will be found in any inst tuition of similar grade, and the Text Books the most approved in use
 RATES OF TUITION. PER MO. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary
 Grammar, Primary Arithmetic Prima- Practical Grammar, Practical Arithmetic Geography. History, Natural science, c2rH or HI Jl Rhetoric Algebra, Geometry. Trag0nem- etFF Latin or Greek. French, each or all 3 0l Incidental Fee, per session % The tuition wlli he required monthly. Stu dents will he charged from time of entsanoe to the close of the session allowing no deductions except m cases of protractcd sscRneSi. unless by special contract
 For Circulars. &c-. apply to the Principal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
"CAN"T TOTE IT."

The Searcy Record furnishes its readers with the supplement last week containing the circular letter of the Finance Board, and from the remarks of that excellent paper upon the subject, we make the following extract:
 ''We do not wish to be understood as opposing a settlement of the Bond question in some way; if the same comes within our ability to carry it. The AR. proposition lacks that qualification, not to men ton its objectionable features re garding the issuance of new bonds when only half of the old so-called valid bonds are in--leaving the other half still out. unless the hold CTS sec proper to voluntarily give them up, for new ones.
 We do not wish to go into figures, for you can get them in the supple ment. Besides We are not much on iiguratiye speeches anyway. Facts, plain old facts, suit the present oc- casion much better and when you apply them 10 the Finances of Ark ansas you can solve the question easily as to what shall be done with that unruly elephant. Old fashion ed arithmetic will show you al once that we cannot take up the Adams Redheld proposition, carrying out the intent on it's face, pay interest npon the entire indebtedness of the State, keep up the schools, and run the government too, to say nothing of Sinking Fand providing for the ultimate redemption Of the principal
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
"WON'T HOLD WATER. !"

"WONT HOLD WAITER.
 It seems that the long letter of the Finance Board and the gratuitous supplement which is being distrib uted GRATIS by SOME ONE, does not convince everybody that the sscheme" is THE THING after all.
 The editor of the Independent Arkansian last week promised to carefully peruse the letter and after ward give his opinion of it. He does so at some length in his paper of the End inst, and from hls article we make the following extract:
 The manifest anxiety of the friends of this scheme, and the amount of money and hired brains now being expended in the effort to control public sentiment in favor of the Adams -Redfield funding process should open the eyes of the people, and before falling into the pit dug by the bondholders, look at every side and find it's bottom before you step in. Don't reject without an investigation. If approved then adopt, but do not approve or adopt until you prove the figures and learn the results.
 We have called on the Auditor and Governor for figures from the records. When we get them our readers shall have the full benefit of ali the light they afford. We know enough now to declare the letter of the Finance Board will not "hold water" It is full of contradictions within itself, and if we approve one part we must necessarily reject an other.
 He also touches the supplement business in a separate article ln which he asks some very pertinent questions. The answers to some of his questions might afford some qualification to the tax, paying peo- ple of our State. Here is what he NiSASS tQ AAQh
 Gan the Gazette print 100, 900 sup pleinents for its country rivals sim ply for ethe fun of the thing or does it get pay for its money and labor expended? If so, from whom: Does the Finance Board pay for printing these supplement-" out of their own pecketg Do they pay for these supplements out of the State Treasury2 If so, by what authority: If not paid Sor by any of these, then by whom? Is it the bondholder' S money that is being used to try and influence public opinion. An, here is the milk in the cocoa-nut So we win keep our printing office, and not discharge our printers for while yet, as we fear they will drop us 8 '.distributing medium" as soon as they can get their chains fastened on our State and the shackles oL the tax payer. Men of Arkansas, citizens oi our beloved State, tax payers of our commonwealth, be awake to your interest, don't be hamboozled by designing interested sharks. The nervous anxiety ot the men and papers pressing the scheme should arouse your suspicious. In vestigate well, and probe every prop osition to the bottom, let in the day light before you walk into the pit. If it will stand the beaming rays of the monday sun and no pitfalls are exposed, but smooth and even way is presentdd and no bad odors taint the atmosphere, then follow the light. We warn you against follow ing after twill O the wisps" or hearkening to the nervous shout of money grabbers and spectators, who are possessed of worthless trash, they desire to get into tangible shape"
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08
"Suckers" in "Rackensack."


 In the Farmers Journal, publish ed at Taylorville, H., under date of the Isr inst, we find the following extract in the report of Its editor who has recently paid our section a visit:
 The next place of any considera- ble size, or importance we reach is Russellville, Pope county. This is a place of some five or six hundred population-has several stores, a well-conducted newspaper-the Rus sellyllle Democrat,-and is the ship ping point for a large amount of cotton. Dover, the county seat, is m the interior some eight or ten miles. If any of our readers should ever happen in Russellyille, and feel the least inclination to "enyelope" an excellent meal, we would advise them to go to the Barrelle House, on the north side of the railroad. We took dinner there going out and returning, and, notwithstanding the charge was but twenty-five cents meal, it was far superior in variety and prepara- ton to any meal we ate while out, not excepting at the St Louis or Little Rock hotels. Ten dishes of edibles were congregated around our plate, and they were not skimpily supplied. either. Friend Miller. who had been somewhat grum, was in better humor with himself and everybody else after clearing of his ten dishes, and Judge Dobbs wore a smile of satisfaction that fully cx- pressed his feelings.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-11-08

The Daily Gazette announces that on tho 20th inst, that being its 5Sth anniversary, it will appear n an entire new dress and be enlarged to nine column paper. We are glad to note this evidence of pros perity Tn our chief State journal and we cordially wish it yet many years of prosperity and usefulness.