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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
The Wise Course in Rheumatism.

Rheumatic patients who have been in
duced to submit to depletion by blood let
ting, or to take colchicum and other drugs
of an equally pernicious character, will
consult their well being by abandoning
such insane procedure, and using as
substitute Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which will infallibly afford them the much
desired relief, and is absolutely safe
This benign vegetable depurent cools the
blood by expelling from it the infamma.
tory elements which give rise to maladies
of rheumatic and equity type, and recti-
fies 6isordered conditions of the stomach
nervous system and bowels Which usually
accompany them As rheumatism has {
tendency to attack the heart, the desira
bility of an early resort to the Bitters il
obvious, since the danger is increased BY
every moment of delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

Monday, April 80. james Crowley,
aged Is. was brought out of jail early this
morning, and taken before the court,
where he plead guilty to stealing iron
from Reeds lumber yard. He was SEN
fenced to one year in the reform school at
Pontiac, and the sheriff started with him
for that place on the morning train. This
will be Crowley's second term at the re.
form school, he having been sent up once
from Henry county. for one year, for
stealing tickets from the Peoria railroad
office in Orion.
John LAWN, section boss on the c. r. L
Il 2. road. who was bound over to the mex,
term of circuit court, for assaulting Mathew
Rice, one of his men, with shovel, ap
peared and plead guilty to the charge
He was fined $25 and costs. He paid $40
and was released on his promise to pay tn,
balance soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

HELMBoLD's BUCHU = Helmbold' s
Buchu has long been known as one of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, and especially affections of the
urinary organs. As diuretic. it is supe-
rior to almost any other medicine in use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity of the prepare,
ton, aud the diligence used in the selection
of the crude material, have made il known
far and wide as reliable and effective
preparation, and one that can always be
used with safety and benefit. The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led t.
the production of many spurious prepare
tons. which are made cheaply and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa
| ton acquired by Helmbold's original pre-
paration. Parties who desire really goot
medicine should be careful and use Helm
holds only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
Epstein don't fear. compe titior

l. Epstein don't fear. compe ttion
from any dealer in the three cities. Com
petitors may endeayol to hoodwink their
customers into paving old time rates from
force of habit, but once you visit Epstein
the difference in cost OF everything from
gold watch to silver thimble becomes
apparent. The throngs that daily crowd
his mammoth jewelry emporium fully
attest the sincerity of his statements.
Gold and silver watches, plain gold and set
rings, plain and fancy sets of jewelry and
everything iu this line at net cost to close
out. Epstein is also In receipt of his
spring stock of silver plated ware bough,
at lowest wholesale prices for cash, which
he offers to customers at same rates at re
tail This stock is the finest ever Offered
in Rock Island and was made especially fol
Epstein before he determined to go int
the musical instrument and merchandise
exclusively. IF you want first class good
at net cost of manufacturers call and ex
i anime Epstein's stock, Star Block. Roc
Island, lSdtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

The American House, Boston, has been
long and favorably known as one of the
best hotels in the east Its central loca-
ton, only few rods from new ashington
street, Faneuil HALL the old State House
and City Hail. makes it equally desirable
for business or pleasure 1t was the first
hotel in Boston to introduce the greatest
of modern convenienees, a pas enger ele-
vator, and the proprietors have ever been
ready to ABORT any Improvements that
might add to the comfort OF their guests.
The latest change, and one that will be
appreciated by all is the reduction in
prices, which are now placed at So aad
$3.50 per day. The large number of its
apaEments,its long and spacious corridors
general convenience of arrangement, liber.
atty of management and uniform excel
lence of its table, have given il a wide
spread repatriation, and enable it's mana
gers to offer inducements to be found a
but few other New England Hotels.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

This Preparation contains narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor is 1t a quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases are here enumerated, viz; for Dis
eases OF the Bladder, all Diseases of the Organs,
weakness, &C., whether in male or female, no
matter of how long standing. 1t allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant to the taste.
1t is gratifying to the proprietor of these medi-
cines to be able to state that it is nearly 80
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used in
various parts OF the United States, and have given
to patient and practitioner the highest degree of
satisfaction In the various cases 10 which they
have been employed; whether in town or country +,
hospital, private practice, they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satisiac-
ton and produced the most salutary and bene6ciSl
effects Numerous letters have been received from
some Of the most distinguished Phi ysiciars in the
country and from the Professors OF several Med
ical Colleges, all recommending in the highest
terms, the value OF these medicines, and their su
periority over other prep ations for such com
plants as the proprietor ommcnds.
These medicines req re considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment Of different
menstrual In successive operations to take up the
extractve matters, and In consequence are most
frequently improperly made, and not unirequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
injudicious and unskiliul management OF those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations OF Sarsaparilla and Of
Buchu, and various modes Of preparing then
have been given all OF which, Of course, will dife
according to the mode of preparation which eacl
individual may adopt. 1t is, therefore, OF tn
highest consideration and importance TO the pub
lie and to the faculty that there should be STANDARD
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessin!
the most advantage. To effect this, and obviat
the Inconvenience alluded to, l have made
number OF experiments to ascertain the mos
effectual means OF extracting the virtues OF Sar
ssparila and the Buchu, and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favoraby and it is wit
much pleasure / now offer to the public and tn
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, whic
contain all the virtues OF the medicines. and az
the most active preparations Of either which can
made.
Two tablespoonful of the Extract Of ZarsapG
rilla added to pint of water, is equal TO the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle Is fully equal to
gallon Of the Syrup OF Sarsaparllla, or the Deco
ton, usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
NOTES HERE AND THERE.
Last day of April.
Az.o.oo-c ,.,oat;no ko n,orrou


Assessors meeting tomorrow.
Chilly, windy day, and the sun shin
ing part OF the time.
City Clerk Reeds Office was crowded
with people paying their water rent to day.
All who have not paid their water
rent will have their water shut off to-mor-
row.
"A number of cars of live stock came
in over the Mercer county road to-day
bound for Chicago.
Frank Gardner, a vagrant. was re-
leased from jail this afternoon, the city
having paid his board long enough.
Assessors R. NJ. Mitchell, of Hampton,
and George f. Brown. of Buffalo Prairie,
have received their books from the county
clerk.
VIM. A. Becker, of Burlington,
Iowa, has taken charge of the German
Eng llsh school, taking the place of the late
Prot, Nessenson.
Green peas, cucumbers, and all the
early garden truck" with spring lamb
and mint sauce, are among the attractions
at the Harper House tables.
| Mr.. T. L. Holmes, of the ST. Louis
road has taken rooms for his family il
Bengstoa's elegant block, They will take
their meals at Mrs. Drube's excellent res
| taurant.
This cold snap caught a good mauy
people with their heating stoves down, and
the cook stove moved to the summer
kitchen-and there was grumbling and
chattering of teeth.
"A barn. belonging to David Sherard
near Reynolds Station, was struck by
lightning on the evening Of the 9th anC
was almost totally destroyed. Loss abou
$300-no insurance.
John Bufum, late chairman of tn,
board OF supervisors, was, on Saturday
appointed to fill the vacancy in the boart
from Andalusia, caused by the death O
the late Rinnah Wells.
Mrs. A. W. Merrick, from Knoxville
Iowa, was in the city Sunday looking TO
her husband, teamster, who, she ha
heard, was in this city, He left home i
January, looking forework,
The election for alderman 10 tn
Fifth ward, in Davenport, on Satur day
the 9th, resulted in the choice of w. 6
Jones. Republican, over Joseph l., He
bert, Democrat, by majority of 81.
Deputy Collector Eph Wood was bus
to-day receiving the money due for speci;
taxes from brewers, rectifers, cigar an
: tobacco dealers and others who are lab
} to the tax and who intend to continue
business after May LIST.
j. r. Sickels, assistant enginet
at Weyerhauser 4 Denkman's saw mill ha
his hand badly mashed this afternoon b
e tween a running wheel and a timber
= the mill. No bones were broken, howeve
DR.. Truesdale dressed the wounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
An Interesting Land Suit in Davenport
"A Harvest for Lawyers.

An important suit was commenced in
Davenport, on Saturday, the 2Sth, by the
heirs of one Lieutenant Z. G. Mitchell,
claiming possession of large tract of prop
erty 10 the center of that city. The claim
is that on May ?, 1886, P. q. Hambaugh,
of that city, who had located, with others,
claim on the other side of the river, solo
his onc-sixteeIth interest in the land tC
Lieutenant E. G. Mitchell. then an Officer
at Fort Armstrong, for the sum of 800
and that neither Mitchell nor his heirs
have ever released their ownership. Sui
is now brought on this alleged deed. Thu
property thus laid claim to embraces abou
ninety blocks of the most valuable portion
of Davenport, and is valued at not les
than 81 100000 The suit will probabl.
be long and interesting one, especially
to property-holders on the tract in ques
ton. The heirs of the deceased lieutenan
reside in Connecticut.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
River N ews.

The Northwestern passed down Satur-
day night, She will proceed to Keokuk,
change cargoes with the Lake Superior,
and is expected to arrive here Wednesday
% her way up.
The Belle of LaCrose passed up to-day,
well loaded.
The Red Wing is expected down this
evening. She has two car loads Of freight
for the Peoria road
The Diamond Joe passed down yester,
day, leaving sig car loads of wheat and two
Of oil for the Rock Island 4 st. Louis
road. She is expected up tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
THE HoUsEKEEpERs' RESPONSIBLE

The HoUsEKEEPERs RESPONSIBILITY
1T depends upon the kitchen whether
the family shall be robust, bright and ener.
getie, or dull, stupid and slow. The house,
keeper measures out manhood and woman.
hood to the family, and her position is q
highly responsible one How manv suffer
FROM by pepsia and other ills, by the neg
lect of the housekeeper to see that the foot
provided is made from articles that are no
injurious to health. Among the articles
that are used for culinary purposes, which
is perfectly pure and wholesome, is DR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder, and be ar,
glad that housekeepers are encouraging it
sale by liberal patronage,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

Hope Told A FLATTERING TALE
But never even anticipated so divine a
preparation for the toilet, as that delight
full preparation "Sozodont. So cool and
refreshingly agreeable to the mouth and
teeth, hardens and invigorates the gums.
gives a pure and healthy tone to the
breath, cleanses, beauties and preserves
the teeth, and arrests decay,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

1t affords US great pleasure to give the
above the benefit Of our circulation. This
fellow, Jim Wallack, with poor old
drunken John Dillon, has been roaming
over the west, advertising his second-r rate
show as connected with Wallack's of New
York and his actors as from Wallack's in
New York, etc., etc., and thus obtaining
some standing and credit This Office was
duped once by him in that way-ant
probably every large town in the west has
been sold in the same way. We are glac
that Mr.. Lester Wallack has exposed thu
| hnmhng
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
Abel Kimball appointed General Su
perintendent of the C. 3. 7. & p.
Railroad.

Possibly no event in railroad circles has
occurred in years which attracts so general
interest and meets so hearty approval
among all as the appointment to the gen.
eral superintendency of the G. r. ]. &
?. R. R., of Abel Kimball for the last four
years assistant general superintendent CT
the Iowa Division of that line. Mr.. Kim
ball is, probably, the most popular railroad
man in tina western country and has worked
up 10 his present high position by strict
attention to business and untiring energy.
Accustomed to railroading from youth he
has followed the business in all its branches
uninterruptedly for "a years and it may
safely be said that, to- day, he is master of
every branch. Personally, Mr.. Kimball is
one of the most obliglng and courteous
off cials in the railroad business, and al
though strict disciplinarian yet his men
all like him. 1t is seldom that the en-
ployer can maintain the dignity of his posi-
ton and be familiar with his employees
without being at some time imposed upon,
yet there is that about Kimball which in
spires respect when orders are given, at
same time making all feel at home in
his presence. Mr.. Kimball was born in
Dover, Vermont. IN 1927, and learned the
machinist trade in that town, and while
scarcely past his majority was placed
in charge of the machine shops oil
the Connecticut River Railroad After.
wards he was master mechanic of the
Cocheoo Railroad and subsequently sue
ceeded to the superintendcy OF the road
Later still he was appointed to the same
position on the Newburyport and George
town r. R., in Massachusetts. In 1856
he came west and was made master me
chanic of the Mississippi & Missouri r. R.
with headquarters in Davenport. Durinl
this year the road was opened to low;
City. and surveyed as far Council Bluffs
During the panic of 1857 the roaC
found itself crippled and unable to pay it
debts and in this dilemma Mr.. Kimbal
was called to its management. Ate
struggling for years against great odds AM
under heavy Indebtedness the road final
ly succumbed and in 1866 was merged int
the present G. r. |, & P. on which roa
he was appointed superintendent of tn
| Eastern Iowa Division, and subsequent
} assistant general superintendent of tn
3 entire road with headquarters at Dayen
, port; which position he held until his pre-
motion to the general superin tendcy of tn
f road.
t Mr. Kimball has many warm persona
t friends in Rock Island who will be glad
! learn of his deserved promotion to pos
j., ton he is so we'll qualified to fill. tn
e ARGUS takes pleasure in recording Nj
kimbaIrs good fortune and heartily endoI
. ses the action Of the road which is to /
= congratulated on having so efficient an
c capable superintendent. Mr.. Kimbal
r will, for the present, at least, have b
S headquarters in Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

FULL WEIGHT IN THE CANS: absolutely
pure material; careful chemical combina
tion-these are the secrets which have
made Dooley's Yeast Powder the acknowl
edged nonpariel of this class of prepare.
tons. Nova days people have learned
to study the question of health, and they
have solved it in one direction by the USE
of this article.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
Work of the Police Force in April.
Charley Gray's Estate.

The work done by this office for Charley
Grays estate was ordered by Messrs
Simonson & Stoddard, of Port Byron
The charge is a reasonable one for II
work done, and it is matter of entire in
difference to THE ARGUS PRINTING Con-
PANY whether old Guyer allows it OF
not. The parties who ordere1 the work
are good for the amount. 2dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
Ike Haley in Trouble Again.

Ike Haley, the late troublesome member
of the Ninth Street NJ E. church, has got
into trouble again, and is now in Jail on
the charge of embezzlement from one of
the brothers" of the church, Mr.. Alfred
Cauclesure. The facts appear to be that,
although Ike was arrested, fined and jailed
short time ago tor being drunk and dis
turbing the peace at house of i'll fame 10
the lower part of the city, several of the
memb ers still had hopes of his reform,
and when he asked to borrow Mr.. Caulcle
sure's shot gun, valued at 500 Mitchell
Huntley's tent, and John Phillips's boat
they loaned them to him, as he said he
wanted to go hunting for few days. In
stead, Ike proceeded to Andalusia and sold
the whole outfit for $40. Mr. Caulcesure
accordingly made complaint against him
before Justice Pinkley. and on Sunday
morning he was arrested by Policemen
Bolman and German while he was occu
plying the same room with woman named
King, IN the lower part of the city, and ht
was locked up in jail
Ike was taken before Justice Pinkley
this afternoon. but as neither side wal
ready for an examination he was returned
to Jail to serve out the balance of the sen
tence on his fine for disturbing the peace
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

WANTED-Fifty young men and women
to attend the evening sessions OF the Rock
Island Business College. Special attention
will be given to those desiring instruction
in Book keeping, Penmanship and Short
hand. Term commences at 7.30 O'Clock
Wednesday, May 2, 1877.
30d3t FREY & LOOMS, Principals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

FALSE IMPRESSION 1t is generally sup
posed by certain class of citizens, who
are not practical or experienced, that Dys-
pepsia cannot Invariably be cured. but we
are pleased to say that Green's August
Flower has never, to our knowledge, failed
to cure dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in
all it's forms, such as Sour Stomach, Cos
tiveness, Sick Headache, Palpitation of the
Heart, Low Spirits, &c, &c Out of 3d.
900 dozen bottles sold last year, not single
failure was reported, but thousands of com.
plimentary letters received from Druggists
of wonderful cures. Three doses will re-
lievc any case Try it. Sample Bottles
10 cents. Regular Size IS cents For sale
| by t, II. Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

The ''Baby's Best Friend" is the most
appropriate title for DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.
1t is absolutely free from Ophm, Morphia
and other powerful agents, il pcrfectly safe
and reliable under all circuqf stances and by
alIayiug the usual StAmacH and Bowel Dis.
orders of Babyhood ksepS the child from
Iretting and crying, so Injurious to Itself
and annoying to all. Price % cents,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
M. MYERSON.

Maroney & Renfro have moved their
paint shop into the building lately occupied
by Nswberry's feed store, on 18th street.
bet. Third and Fourth avenues, and are
now prepared to do house and sign paint
ing, calsomining, and everything in that
line. Estimates on work given. 27d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

THE HOTEL DEvoNsHIRE. OF New
Y DIRK This is a spick and span bran-new
6rst-class hotel, Every room is bright
and cheerful, we'll ventilated, and elegantly
furnished. 1t is located Just across the
street from the Grand Central Depot,
where every traveller may stop without
having to hire carriage. 1t is kept on
the European Plan, and the scale of prices
is very moderate. Don't fail to give it a
trial on your next visit to the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

Quinine can be taken without taste By
mixing in ''Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. Fol
sale by the ounce. Manufactured By
Anarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, H..
517nnwf&ulv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30
A sooundrel and Dead-Beat Exposed

From the Neg York San, april %, 1877.
Mr.. Lester Wallack desires the publ
cation of the following card:
WALLAcK's, New YORK, April 20, 1877.
To the Editor of The sun.
SRI shall feel greatly obliged if you
will allow me space to say, in answer &c
several inquiries recently addressed to nae
that one James Wallack, now travelling
! through the western states with what be
bills as the w alack' Theatre Combina.
| ton, has not any connection whatever
with me or my theatre, and that, to tn,
! best of my belief, not one person in hi
company has ever been a member o
NINE LESTER WALLACK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

How TO OBTAIN PATENTS. Persons
seeking information relative to patents or
desiring to obtain one will do we'll to read
the card of F. A, Lehman, D. c., which
appears in this paper, Mr.. Lehman has
had considerable experience in this line and
will cheerfully furnish any desired infor.
nation as to the mode OF procedure in Sc
curing patents, rights of patentees, etc
Circular sent to any request, and cores
pendence solicited. See card in this issue
| of The ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

Bright eyes, regular features and grace
the complexion is defaced with pimples OF
blotches, or the skin is rough or harsh
To remedy these defects use Gienn's Sui,
phur Soap. Depot, Crittenton's, No.
Sixth avenue.
Halls Hair Dye restores the tinge O
youth to gray locks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

WITHOUT AN EoUAL-The hygienic
properties of Murray & Lanman's Florida
Water are marked aud distinctive fea
ture Of this delicious perfume. Its won
derful power in relieving nervous head
ache, tainting turns, Ordinary hysteria
and its healthful disinfeotant propertie.
in the sick room, mark it as peculiarl!
adapted to the requirements of the bou
doir, the dressing.room and the bath.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

No hotel in this country or Europe is
more thoroughly comfortable for families
and ladies travelling alone, than the well
known Colonnade Hotel in Philadelphia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

WANTED.-A man ia a good paying bu
siness; small capital required. For par
ticulars enquire at Bellows House fol-
three days.
dit M. MYERsoN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

The waatner--To-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. M. 81 c above zero 10 n, 45o above zero
"a NJ $50 {" SP.M. 4So
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-30

To.morrow-St, Louis Buckbeer and
fine st. Louis Buckwurst at Lother
HARNESS. 29dlt