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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ingenuity
eliminated ID. the invention Of the sewing
machine, and millions of toiling women
were elevated from drudgery and poverty
to Intelligence, industry aud competence.
If this be true in the abstract. as regards
the sewing machine, with what force must
it apply to that marvellous embodiment OF
all that is useful aud beautiful in sewing
machine mechanism, the American Sew
ing Machine, which has fairly eclipsed all
others, not only 10 its adaptability to do
all kinds of work, but in the ease with
which it is done? 1t may be said to have
carried its admirers by storm as soon as its
capability for work became known. The
aim of the inventor has been to discard
every useless complication peculiar to or
binary machines, and only familiarity with
the machine will enable our readers fully
to appreciate how far he has succeeded.
1t is not too much to say the machine vii
last lifetime, Salesrooms, No. 244 Wa
| bash avenue, Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Beer and its Profits.

The St. Louis Republican finds a grow
ing belief among lager beer drinkers that
the price Of glass of that beverage is too
high and ought to be lowered A some
what different way of looking at it, Is that
the present price is right enough, but the
bottom of the glass is too near the top.
There is too much outside to the regula
ton beer glass, and too little inside; and
the growing suspicion is that there ought
to be less money for the same beer, or
more beer for the same money. The
Cincinnati Germans, who are a little fur
Their advanced in the question than anybody
else, have made some investigation that
possess an interest for all who drink beer
It is argued that labor has become cheap
err; that hops and barley are quite as cheap
as before the war; that the process of
making beer has been cheapened by means
of machinery, aud that the consumption Of
it has largely increased Yet the price of
keg of beer before the war was s.. so,
and now it is 81 50-an increase which the
% cent stamp now affixed does not wholly
account for. The cost of making keg Of
eight gallons is estimated at 90 cents to 81
1t is all plain sailing up to this point, but
heresthe difficulty begins. IN answer'to the
question, How many ordinary glasses are
there to keg?' come two replies One
is That depends on how the beer is
drawn If you draw slow you get one hun
bred glasses, but if the beer be fresh, and
in fast demand, you can get one hundred
and fifty" The other is: IF you give
people fair, ordinary glass of fresh beer
an honest glass, in fact-you cannot
draw more than ninety-six glasses to the
key" The difference between these two
estimates is fifty four glasses, which, al
five cents per glass, amounts to $270 pei
keg. Here is the bat tie ground between
the drinkers and the sellers IF key Of
beer retails for $3.50, there is a profit tc
the retailer, after deducting the wholesale
price, of $5-which is too much; if it re
tails for only 81 so, the profit is So. 80
which is not so exorhitaut,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

PUT away the CORY garment
Which our Logan used to wear,
After long and painful dying
He has climbed the golden stair.
Gone to join Boutwell,.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Friday. January 2e, 1877.
Railroad Time Table.
ROCK ISLAND & MERCER co, 3. B.

Leave Rock Island at 100 a. m. and 400 p. m AT
irving at Gable at II 10 a. m, and 6:OO p H.
Leave Cable at $50 a. m, and 1245 p m. ArrlVlns
Mt Rock Island at 800 a. m, and 3: 200 p. m.
X. R. CABLE, General Manager
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Stephe Hull has slate hanging at g.
Fl. Parsons for the reception of orders for
ice, which will be delivered in any part Of
the city. 26tf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Thursday, .. 29.45 va 81
/ REMARKs.-On the 18th inst, light snow. Low
est point of thermometer for week, Is degrees be
! low zero; highest point or week 35 degrees above
zero.
j. MeILvAIN, H. S. u. S. A
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
ShalIenberger' Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all ether remedies
failed MIILNER & PARKER.
4-22d&w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Marriage Licenses.

BLossBURG Coal at E. 6. Frazer
warehouse.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Teeth like orient pearls set in cushions
of rose,
A breath like the perfume the toilet
bestows;
These are charms to win hearts when
all other charms fade.
But they can't be preserved without s 10
dont's aid.
Spalding's Hue mends Furniture Toys 81
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning is just the thing you
want
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
INrERNIITrENr FEvER "a sal nnn

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common 10
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 grindstone by wearing a
respirator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with a safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now il
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, 1877-01-26
PEORIA A. ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY.
kGV~A1 " NVN0 - ,,,,-,,.-
auoRrrsr RoUrE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH

PEORIA q RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.
- ARRIVE.
Eastern Ex. 5Oa m. Mail & Ex l:W p my
Mail Ex. 1'40p m. Western kx 5:55 p M
Way Freight $50 a. m. Way Freight 1928 p. m.
Galva with G B & q, for Aledo and Keithsburg
sso At Peoria with P & J, for jacksonville, Spring
neld st Louis and all points south and southwest,
arriving IN st Louis at 1900 m.
The 80 train makes close connection AZ GHIVa
with q Q r, for the west; arriving a. quincy
at GAS p m, also at Peoria with B q W, and i
W., for points east and southeast, .,
j. X. billiard, Receiver.
JAS. V. MAHoNHY, Gen'l. TIKI Ag't.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND l. PACIFIC 3. 3.
GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At IS g. m. ;4;3O p, m; and 1O:OOp. m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At 6:25 9 m. ; 955 3. m, and 500 p. N. Train
arrive from the east as above.
ST. LOUIS. ROCK ISLAND b CHICAGO B. 2.
GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At 8 .05 a. IN. and 200 p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At9:20 q m. daily, and $50 p. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 800 q. m. and $40 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 900 g. m. and 8 100 p. IN.
COAL VALLEY MINING co.'s TRAINS.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
7:O5 A. NJ 1880 A. NJ
1900 A. $3.50 P. M
wEsTERE UNION RAILROAD.
LEAVE ARRIVE
Day Express and Mail ....;s95 AN 800 pm
Night Express, .10:O5 NJ 5;55 AN
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

A WONDERFUL DY.-The World S
Great Cough Medicine. DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption will cure a
cough in one-half the time necessary to
cure it with any other medicines, and il
does 1t not by drying it up, but by remov-
ing the causes Subduing the irritation
and lealing the affected parts. For all
cases of hoarsenoss, suppression or loss of
voice, severe chronic or lingering coughs.
bronchitis, or affection Of the throat and
lungs, it will be found to far surpass any
medicines that have ever before been of.
fered to the public. 1t has wrought a
complete change in the cough medicines
Is entirely different from all others. II
you would convince yourself Of its wonder
full qualities call at the drug stores and gel
a trial bottle free of cost or a regular size
bottle for one dollar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

Rock ISLAND ARSENAL IL.
Week ending Jan. %, 2 p. m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

The following marriage licenses have
been issued during the week ending Jan
25th.
/. John Carney, Euphamay May.
2. George w Shuts, Matte Connell,
g. Edward Kokert, Pauline Kepka,
4. VIM Zones, Mollie e Buckley,
g. Henry Fries, Katherine Brasch.
g. Jesse Simpson, Matilda Smith.
Z. Henry Woodward. BellesSaddoris.
s. Swan Peter Benson, Bena Bermans
.. Felix Wahlheim, Justina Geigenheimer,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

TENPLAR PERFUME. This is adelicious
handkerchief extract put up by Pozzoni,
periumer and proprietor of the celebrated
Complexion Powder. With these two re-
quisites for the toilet our lady friends are
sure 10 be made happy. 1t can be found
1t his place under the Liudell, and at all
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

lican principles; they will satisfy the
S6nEn and Wet That tlsts inlssssss aEs
identical. and they, will show such reason.
ers asthe PicayEne thatiin its vision Of a
united South and West, the great Repub-
Iican States of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio,
Wisconsin and Iowa, numbering some
sixty odd votes, will accept no political
association unless based on Republican
principles, and that these principles have
been accepted by the Democratic party in
South Carolina, Louisiana and Missis"
sippi Such is our view of the only mode
by which another sectional conflict may
be prevented. The REPUBLICAN can not
foresee, without protest, any sectional
issue which involves military coercion on
one side, with prescription, murder and
continued revolution on the other. We
deprecate sectional issue and another
civil war. but would devote every energy
to prove to the people of the South that
the protection of the President, with the
principles and measures which he repre-
sents, constitute the only basis for restor-
ing the prosperity of the Southern States.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

ferred to rivers because the commodity is
moved with such FApidity and certainly
that money can. be borrowed on the credit
of the dispatch. The opposition to the
rail connection with the wharf has been
blind. 1t displaces the agency of the
dray or cart. Suppose, as is truly the
case, that the want of this connection.
keeps the trade away, how can the dray-
man haul what does not come here? 1t
may be news to some that the people of
the United States know where they can
pass free and where they will have to pay
carriage, yet it is nevertheless true, and
every shipment made or ordered to the
West is with a schedule of the time and
cost of every competing route. If We dc
not know what is going on in commerce
elsewhere, there are others better posted
in regard to ourselves. The opponents of
progress have triumphed in the defeat of
the Pacific railroad subscription. They
have forbidden the public to subscribe on
behalf of the taxpayers, and it would
seem that the property holders have not
subscribed on their own behalf The
same arguments used to prevent q city
subscription will apply, if urged before
Congress, to prevent Federal subscrip-
ton. New Orleans is thus blockaded on
the only side from which she can posi-
bly, expect new trade. A further obstruc-
ton is proposed to her commerce with
the insurer by demanding that tribute
shall be paid for the right of transit
through our city. AS there are several
other routes which will gladly handle and
pass this trade without these charges of
wharfage, towage, drayage and storage.
The obstructive interest could not more
effectually aid the rivals of New Orleans
than by maintaining the ignorance and
catering to the prejudices of those who
oppose railroads and their connections.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

A Washington dispatch to the Cincin-
natl Commercial says that Colonel Henry
G. Corbin, of the Twenty fourth Infantry,
who has been somewhat FESTIVE under the
uncongeniaA duty devolving upon him as
one of the Presidents private secretaries,
has been transferred to an important post
in the War Department The Colonel
made many warm friende among the FREE
quenters of the White House by his cour-
tesy and efficiency during the time that
be was on duty there.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
IOU1s1AHA OONs0Isl IN NEW YORE.

The New York .0omaercidl AdUeTtisess
though a journal Of undoubted ability
and, high authority on financial questions,
is, in-ou Judgment, triae partial to the
bear. interest in tina matter Of Louisiana
eonsols. II will be remembered that this
journal, some time during the pendaney
OF our political campaign, predicted that
in case the Democrats wore successful IN
this State, their administration would be
hostile and disastrous TO the northern
holders of oua bonds The entire press
of this city stopped their quarssling over
local matters long enough 10. Join in a
positive assurance to the public that the
Nichols administration, in case il ever
came into power, would, so far from be-
ing hostile on the contrary, be very
friendly to this peculiar class Of State se-
Curities. This satisfied, partially, the
public nind for4he time; but under the
influence Of other matters not necessary
to be repeated now, bonds were neglected
here 90 a party measure, and q fall to 49
was easeted hafore buyers could be tempt-
ed 70 come out A very large amount
was finally sold, however. for New York
aid foreign account At 52@56. About the
ss;ssa5 il became apparent that the White
League militia would b permitted to cap
tufe the State government and turn il
over 10 the Democratic party the bull in.
tsreai in this city became synonymoaS
With The DsmoorAtio Gauss. end boRdI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

A grand festival for the benefit of the
German American Schools OF this city
viii be held on Sunday and Monday,
third and fourth instant, at the Magnolia
Garden, Bayou bridge. Our German fell
low citizens are famous for their festivals
al fresco, as the Italians put it, and those
who attend this affair may be sure they
viii have pleasant and agreeable time of
-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
TO PUBLIC.

New Orleans Pacific Railws
The Directors of the New Orleans
.cific Railway Company deem it their q
to their fellow-citizsns who have
ported their enterprise hitherto, to M
another appeal to the public in behalf
the opening OF railroad commnnicat
between New Orleans and Texas.
1t is universally conceded that the 60
completion of this road is essential to
commercial existence of this city.
have tried voluntary subscription
have succeeded up to date in secuT
over $500, 000-With which we b
graded about fifty-hve miles-work,
knowledged by competent judges to
well worth half million dollars.
view CT the failure 10 persuade the pee
| to tax themselves, we must prong
raise by private subscription a sum
fcient to carry forward the work at on
or seriously delay its ultimate complet
No one familiar with the immense
sources of the country in Texas and
kansas to be tapped by this road
doubt that its construction IN the e
future is a osrtainty-the only open q
ton is whether it shalt be oOntrollsd
the people Of this oity and State o.
strangers. The solution of this qpss
turns entirely upon the hherality q
shall be shown by our own citizens.
Let it be understood that this Dirsc
propose under ne circumstances to o
don the work they have undertaken
the people shall absolutely abandon =
We wiz mot allow ourselves to douh
success of this appeal. and therefore
Adently make it with a full reliance
the enterprise Of oar -citizens.
i A canvass for nav subscriptions vi
Immediately made, also the books Of
company viii ba open for subscrib
their oAROe, No. 80 Magazine street, .
the st. James HOtel.
SAMUEL H. KEENB
q. A. PALFREY,
ALBERT BALDWIN
CYRUS BUSsEY,
G. w. CARY,
AID. sCHREIBER,
E. B, WHEELOCK,
Il GEORGE JONAS,
X w. b. SCHMIDT,
JOHN II. KENNARl
EMORY CLAPP.
JULIUS WEEs,
HUGH KENNEDY,
u. L. RANLETT,
) ,, W, TAYLOR,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02
e much. hnt the oonfidenoa of tha arnnY

Is much, but the confidence OF the a6uy
Is . good deal more Important.
Whatever Offices are. open to appoint
ment ID Louisiana are needed for Rep1bl
icans unexceptionable in character, COM
petent for service, and identified with the
interests of the State. Such are the
vieYs which the REPuBLLcAs. has asserted
from period before the nomination for
Governor, and such it deems policy in
dispensable to the organization and exist
ence of the Republican party in Louisi-
ana. Should there be those who despair
of this existence, who, deeming the ship
as good as lost, load on the jewels of
salary and strap on the life preserver of
ofice-should there be those who say the
things up, feat, drink and be merry, " for
this is our last show at the ife-blood of
the Pelican-it may be well for those Re-
publicans who have life and peace at
stake to be on their guard. If the ap-
pointing powers really wish to preserve
the existence of the Republican party in
Louisiana, they will reform system
which has lost to the Republican party
the Federal, State and city patronage. If
it be seen that those who have been un-
able to prevent this loss persist in taking
care of themselves at the expense of the
party, it may then be apprehended that
those who have not the consolation of .
Northern home or an accumulated fortune
to fall back on, may make such terms of
equalization with their Conservative
conntrymen as will, at least, allow them
to live among them in tranquil OBJ
scurity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Among the many peculiarities of the
late Mr.. Finney was the manner OF his
public prayer. During the French and
German war he was greatly exercised.
He led in prayer in one Of the Oberlin
churches, and using these words: 20
Lord, how long, how long? Bring this
war TO speedy close. o Lord, they go
on killing women and children and burn
ing villages; and they call this civil war
fare. o lord. did you ever hear Of any
thing 50 ridiculous?"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The President during his first official
hour declared, in his inaugural, Of the
founders Of he government, that s'they
meant that the ofacer should be secure in
his tenure as long as his personal charac-
Ger remained untarnished and the per-
fozmanoe Of his duties Satisfactory" TO
resign an Office under constraint, Is some
Of our local neighbour specials have
stated Marshal Pitkin would have to do,
would coniaa soma dereliction upon bis
part which naEulally be has not felt called
upon to DO simply 20 be oblieine De
evidently qsslsra 10 be- removed without
cause We ean POT see how be coula do
othawise in vis4 q fhs Presidents civil
service postulats. which assures him HE
soat years tenure b. reason Of lis having
been confirmed ~ the eouasa. he q
doing more hAA mainialn As sIsls to bis
eAs M - dandiDe hims I from any
|lsn oeiai miseondues -
81 aoa TO, that s.
rsl h1 zom previous e1t'n-
hon. W had n ratified q 1o
ide1t
Indebted b i1t
~ taaa q
n bs4
Nlas
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The Democrdt. says Wharton has gone to
Washington to confront Ben Butler, and
predicts he will make him squirm. The
Colonel is a genial gentleman, but there
is nobody in New Orleans who can con-
ersably recall just when General Butler
any squirming.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

An undertaken in San Francisco has
covered process of preserving bodies
deceased persons by washing them viii
chemical solution and inclosing them
casket containing antiseptic ehemic
under a false bottom. He keeps cor
for show in his warerooms and has .
now which he prepared forty days ago
is that of Swede who died in the coun
hospital. The body remains free fir
discoloration, and the joints are as sup
as in life.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

A Western paper says that the ideal
Boston bonnet for the next month will
strive to combine gentle piquancy, sub
dued intellectually, and slight sugges-
ton Of tondness for keramics, with a
faint reminiscence of the Old South ball
and foreshadowing of a seaside resort.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

!. Spiritualism is to be exposed Sunday
night at the Academy of Music by Pro.
fesso1 Cooke. We have spiritualists
enoush in the city to more than fill he
envy, though it is likely consider
portion Of them would rather not go
a place where their favorite hobby is in
DANCE of demolition.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The Rio Grande is so crooked that the
Mexican marander never knows which side
be is on. Our commander will be
counter mar-Ord-er now.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Stone, of Mississippi, says cit is folly
to mix up military with civil law under
the circumstances. We don't discover
there any civil Law to mix-that is per-
haps the reason he executes it SO well.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

One of the attractions of Harrington's
book store, No. 11S Canal street, is the
fact that all the publications of the Har-
per Brothers are received by him as fast
as Drinted
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The Democratic Conservative papers of
this city, having assisted in conquering
the little Republican world in which they
circulate, and proclaimed the redemption
of Louisiana, still enslaved, are quarrel
ing like cats and dogs over the fruits of
the conquest. It appears to disinter-
ested outsider that the battle of Ipsus is
pending and imminent
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The outraged loyal men of Mississippi
ask for the bread of protection and get
only a Stone Poor Chisholm and his
children were vouchsafed ''peace."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Bad day that at Epson, England,
Thursday. Every tent blown away; not q
roof was left on any booth" Nothing
is said about the old 'salts, as well as
soldiers. Under the new policy nearly
all our tents are blown away, but noble
Edward has boxes full of tiles on Maya
zine street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The Democrat is holding the Picdytne to
the ground by thrusting its nose between
brother Nicholson's teeth, who thinks its
triumph tooth in. Both photographic
story.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

There is yet hope for the county
Toombs deigns to smile upon President
Hayes, and will not call his roll at Bun
ker's base this year.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The Porte is bent on blows. Torpedoes
are to be put in the Dardanelles, which
fierce winds blow up every September,
anvh0w
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

The impolite Roumaniaps are lombard
ing Ada Katesis, according to the Demo-
Graf. We don't want to helieve it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

tempt hellpRR 70 9iYA Hp 9 7ooa th1nG e,
which be has an admittedly legal right by
ProEaising to call him ''manly" if he eom-l
plies. The Republicans notions of nsn-
liness must be IS turgid as its logic
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1877-06-02

Pitkin don't seem to be "put out" much