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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
A Former Republican Criticises the
workingmen's Convention; AID
Speaks a Word for Women.


IT. the Editor Of The Argus:
In the workingmen' convention on Satur-
day they say resolutely and resolutlonaly
that their rights and interests have been
totally ignored by the present political
parties. &C.. III"
1t would i'll become any party to deny to
others what they ask for themselves DO
unto others that you would have others do
unto you" 1t cannot be successfully de-
MED, but that woman's rights and IN
terests have been totally ignored by the
present political parties, &C., &c.
When a woman has to get her own
| living there is a mountain of evils and
difficulties against her, both political and
social. These evils we caG only hope to
gradually but continually remove. First
we want to remove that Turkeyitish,
Hindooish prejudice against all change
and innovation; I'd, we should avail our
selves of all opportunities occurring to
bring about better state Of things.
Now to come to a SPECIAL issue lady is
proposed as superintendent of our county
schools. No one denies but that she is In
every way competent and would faithfully
perform the duties of the Office. but not a
word was said in favor of such move.
ment 10 the workingmens resolutions, and
the Office seekers will be against it upon
sinister principles. and the Office seekers
organ, the Union. never mentions or
alludes to the fact that there is such {
candidate in the field. The Uni0r
seems devoid of any sense o
the abstract right, and thinks
smart to see and know nothing, beyen(
the interest of their indorsers. Tht
board of supervisors, 10 behalf Of tn
present incumbent, passed resolution
that superintendent is not required t
visit the schools that he superintends.
By the by, they might have gone turtle
? in that direction and
, ReSOlUed, That it is not required of
superintendent to know or even to see tn
candidate teacher to whom he gives
certificate.
: Resolved, That, it is not required of
n superintendent, to interfere, when an
4 school director in the county should wis
= to get in a relative, or friend, as teaches
whether qualified or not.
C ReSolred, That the Office should be give
l. to none but legal voters.
i ResolUed, That legal knowledge is Ii
best knowledge. to give efficiency an
make conscientious and good workers, {
suberintendents or teachers.
y In oppos ition to all this, all that Mi
/ kirkpatrick has to rely upon, is the GOO
a sense and good feeling on the part of II
electors, and we trust there will be four
j. enough of them to give her large maiori
is at the polls. A WORKINGMAN.
v Rock Island, Sept "a, 1877.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
nriasma Rendered Powerlssa.

The most certain way to render power
less the miasmatic vapors which produce
chills and fever and other malarious dis
orders, is 20 fortify the system against
them with that matchless preventive of
periodic fevers, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tera, The remedial operation of the Bit
tiers is no less certain than their preventive
effects. and they may be relied upon to
overcome cases of fever and ague which
resist quinine and the mineral remedies of
the pharmacopeia. Dyspepsia, constipa-
ton, bilious complaints, rheumatic all
ments and general debility, likewise rapid
ly yield to their regulative and tonic in
fluence. They are an incalcuable blessing
to the weak and nervous of both sexes, an
excellent family medicine, and the best
safeguard which the traveller or emigrant
can take to an unhealthy climate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
Criminal.

Thos. Hammerly was before Squire
Halves, on a state warrant for shouting
promiscuously about the streets and into
saloons, and heaving rocks through win
dows in the vicinity of the halfway house
In Siunetts addition, in default of $2OC
bail he languishes in Jail.
Geo. w. Whistler was before Squire
Cropper on complaint of his wife, whose
face he had pounded, while drunk Afte
being CONVICTED, the woman wanted hin
forgiven, provided the gentle Georg
would leave the place and go to work; al
this he promised to do. Women ar
strange things at best. Such George
out to be damned against stone fence
Jail is too good for brute who strikes
woman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
A Champion Snoring Match.

There being a dearth of the ordinary
watering place sports at the Virginia
White Sulphur Springs. considerable
ingenuity is displayed in i'm
browsing amusements. The latest
and most original was an exciting snoring
match between a couple of the guests
whose extraordinary nasal accomplish
ments caused them to be dubbed Col.
Blownight and Judge Shorter. The event
full night at last arrived. and the two
champions were placed into position at
twenty minutes past three A. NJ; the
Judge, winning the toss, chose centre
room in Broadway row, and the other took
similar one in Virginia row, the positions
being contiguous, and the umpire and
referee under tree on the lawn. Royal
and Chamberlayne the two greatest talk
ers, were delegated to put them TO sleep,
and exactly at 3:45 announced that they
were under the influence. The guests
were all in bed, and the row that was
walked up first decided the contest. There
he goes. said the umpire, as a something
like the prolonged wall of the tuba in a
dead march was heard. And there s
the other said the umpire, as something
like playful flourish of the clarionet, fol-
lowed by short trombone solo. was heard.
The Judge came up crescendo, and Z. f.
f. to a splendid tour de force, but the
: brilliant staccato movement, evidently
arranged for a concerted piece Of reed and
brass instruments, What in the name
, of God is that?" says an old gentleman
popping his head out of the window.
D you, says young man from the
other row, don't serenade me; | ain't
) politician" THE house is shaking" says
another. What is it?' Its my pc
elephant" answered the delighted Col
, Bottlewhacker. Its my pet steam saw
. mill" said the other hacker Then GU
a came the startled sleepers, halfdresseC
and disappearing, throwing boots a
q imaginary cats. some thinking there was a.
y earthquake, others that it was thunde
1 storm, and she African portion of tn
community sleeping calmly through it al
, The umpire and referee ran from room t
r. room, these being all bachelor quarters
and presently ascertaned that Judg
q Shorter was the victor, for there wasn't
4 man in his row, while a single one proceed
9 ed quietly with his nights work in the ro
Of Col. Blownight. Gentlemen" sal
,s the umpire, getting the parties up, -
4 have to announce to you the victory {
. Judge Snorter, and L" mo, 20
4 don't" cried the referee suddenly, cit
y foul that sleeping man is deaf,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

NATURES TRIUMPH Nature, in her
luxuriance, has clothed the hilIs and The
dales with herb and shrub, whose occult
natures nature; merely require the earnest appli-
cation OF the scientific and inquiring mind
to reveal their curative properties. for in
the vegetable world kindly providence
has placed healing for all nations. The
only specifics for any disease yet discovered
are vegetable IN their nature, and while
qulnlne has been accepted as the only re-
medy for one class. the extract Of the bu-
chu plant 10 rapidly taking its place as soy
ereign remedy for other of those ills affiict
humanity. The type of disease to which
i is remedial is broad one, and its mani
ttestatlons are legion. but II may be started
In general terms that all diseases of the
urinary organs, whether caused by climate
TreguiarIty. or self generated, submit at
pnce to the operation of its power. Helm
bold.s Buchu for all such complaints, is the
result OF long research, and is aCknoylede-
Ied superior to all other preparations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
What they think of Porter in n

What they think of Porter in Moline
The Moline Revieao is probably the
strictest representative of Moline senti.
ment; and, at the same time, has shown
itself, for the past few years, the most con.
sistent exponent ofsthe republican party Of
any republican paper published in the
county. Therefore whatever it may sag
about matters in which the republican
party, outside of the ring politicians, Is in
terested, can be taken as the sentiment Of
the larger number of republicans. In its
last issue it thus speaks of s. r. Porter
the independent candidate for county
treasurer:
We present this week the announcement
of Samuel Il. Porter as an Independent;
candidate for county treasurer. Mr.. Por
ter has served the people so honoraby and
so acceptably for two terms that so strong
pressure was brought to bear on him, al
to cause him to submit to wishes of his
friends in becoming a candidate. Ii
would be superfous for US to refer to Mr.
Porter's ability and reliability, as he is 81
we'll and favorably known the county over
We believe Moline did q little some.
thing towards Mr.. Porter's election two
years ago, and will probably do as well i
not better By him this fall, judging from
u the expressions OF our people,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

A SURE THING.-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. l are warranted to cure
the Gonnorh@a, elect, Chordee, Structures.
disease of tho kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females.
Dr. Hunters Specific No. 2 is a sure
remedy for the Spermatorrhea, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions, the loss OF
power. caused by self-abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of DR.. Hunters Specific.
81 per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle,
Sent everywhere by express. DIR. j.
Dinsbeer, sole proprietor, No sos, North
Seventh street, St. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guaranteed or
money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
for less money than any other physician 10
st. Louis. Write or call. For sale by al
druggists, It's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
HAMPTON,
Presentation. Sunday School Pic mic.
Avilonian Club Entertainment.
HAMPTON, Sept. %, 1877

HAMPTON, Sept % 1877.
To the Editors of The Argus
The teachers aud scholars Of the Sunday
School held at Cook school house, have
had their photographs taken 10 groups, to
present to their retiring superintendent,
Mr.. William Mortley, as a token Of their
appreciation of his lub"rs 10 behalf Of this
school, Mr. Mortey leaves for Iowa,
where he will permanently locate.
The Ayiloniln Club, OF Hampton, gave
two entertainments at Cromp ton's Hall.
Thursday and Friday evenings, and the
participants acted their several parts to
the delight of those present. The follow
ing was the programme
/. Opening chorus.
?. Oration-Dr. NJ. Arthur
8 Tableau
4 Trio-Mr. and Mrs Crompton and
Miss Thou.as
5. Farce-To obIige Benson-with tbs
following caste:
Mr. Beuson-Dr, NJ Arthur.
Mrs. Benson-Mrs. Cromptou
1rotter Southdown-H. r. Albrecht.
Mrs. Southdown-Mrs.B Baker.
Meredith-Chas. Fullerton.
6. SOlo-Miss Louie Crompton
7. Essay-Mrs. j. f. Baker.
s, Tableau.
9. Duet-Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Sykes
10. Select Reading-Miss Crapster.
IL. Dues-Misses Maggie and Hetti'
Arcularius.
l2 Tableau.
Is. Closing chorus.
Rev. L. Hawkins and wife, assisted b.
Rev. G. w. Sherman, are conducting re
ligioGs meetings nightly at Cooks schoo
: house. The people attend in large mum
bers and much good is being accomplished
J Heagy & Stoddard are shipping twenf,
car loads of coal daily. over the line of tn
Western Union railroad.
Work Oh the new Methodist Epiecopa
church is progressing rapidly, with fai
weather the congregation expect to occur
it by the first of November.
The Sunday schools of WATERFOWL
Hampton, Rapids City and Cooks ioiner
in union basket pic mic in a beautiful
, grove near WATERFOWL, to-day. Their
, was good attendance. The day wa
passed N playing cr0quet, swinging, sing
ing and other innocent games. 1t was a
enjoyable time througout. j.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

FULL MEASURE. While Or. Prices
True Flavoring Extracts are full measure,
other extracts ars short nearly one half
what they are said to contain-bottles
made to look large to deceive the consum-
er. The most Of the so called two ounce
favoring extracts, hold but one and one
quarter ounces, the four ounce less than
three ounces, while DIR. Prices are full
measure, just as represented. strong and
pure. One trial will prove that DR..
Prices Extracts are the strongest and
most natural flavor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings SyphiIitic
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 veuerial
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. It cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms aud legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in a short time.
Price, S. per package. Sent everywhere
by express. A treatise on sexual diseases
free: Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a 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, 1877-09-24
New Pan Goods.

A Loeb, the fashionabl he merchant tailor,
is in receipt of his pun hases for the fall
trade, gentlemen's dres and business suits,
A splendid line of i Sench. English, and
Scotch suitings, as wei as the best Ameri-
can cassimeres is offeied to choose from,
and suits will bs>madk to order in accor-
dance with the neg autumn fashiocs spe-
cially obtained from London. Prices this
season much lower than ever before. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

Popular illustrated book goo pagesl or
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE.
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. fol-
SO cents, by DIR. e. WHITTIER, 6l7 St
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

For Sale-A fue country residence, with
choice surroundings, etc. This frequently
means that the occupant wishes to regain
health; because residence in a maiarial
district will induce blood poisoning. and
hence disease. This can be most ex
peditiously counteracted by the prompt
administration Of DIR. Bulls Blood Mix
| fnre
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
St Louis Fair.

Rock ISLAND, Sept. ], 1877.
Round trip tickets from Rock Island to
st. Louis and return, will be sold by the
C., B. & Q. road during the present month,
at $1,000 each, on the following dates:
Sept. 10th and Ilth good until Sept 18th.
4" oath and 25th Oct LIST.
" goth to Oct. 9th (inclusive) good
until Oct Sth.
9.ldtd G.. Z. DANA, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
surpassed Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, His 5.lOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

PLAIN TALK.-There Is a preservative
principle in Sozodont that effectually pre-
serves the teeth from decay. Chemist s
pronounce it wholesome. Rich and poor
endorse it. No lady ever tried it without
approving its cleansing and purifying
properties. 1t outsells all other dentlfrices.
Ask for it and take no substitute.
Every live man believes in Spaldng' S
Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

HONEST VS.. FRAUDULENT WEIGHT. -
The purchaser is entitled to full u0eight al
ways in buying any commodity, Doc
LEY's YEAST POWDER is strictly full
weight, beside which it is absolutely pure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

NEcKS AND ARMS OF SNOWY WHITE
NESS, forms fair as the lily, are the pleas
ing endowments conferred by Glenn's
Sulphur Soap. A healthful substitute for
the poisonous cosmetics formerly In vogue.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, Soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

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
counterfeits; always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole proprietors,
Messrs. Lanman & Kemp, New York. For
sale by Pertumers. Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
Return of Geo. Wagner and Wife
Prom Europe.

Prom Europe.
On Saturday evening Mr.. George Wag-
ner, proprietor of the Atlantic Brewery,
and his wife returned from their trip to
Europe, where the former had been advised
to go By his physician on account of i'll
health. They left this city on their trip
last May. and now both have returned
looking much improved after their recrea
ton. They we're met at the depot by nu'
merous friends, and escorted to their
home, which had been handsomely decor
ated with wreaths, flowers, etc., by their
accomplished daughter, Caroline.
10 the evening, BiehPs band and the
glee Club of the Turner Society, of this
city, led by Mr.. D. V. Witter, of Moline,
favored them with serenade. Besides
this, several hundred friends Of Mr.. Wag
ner called at his residence during the even
ing and welcomed him and his excellent
wife back to Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

Dr. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infalihle remedy Tor coughs.
colds, hoarseneSs, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle For
sale by druggists generally. Gladly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
Chicago Exposition.

The c., r. I. & P. r. r. will sell ticket:
this year as follows:
Sept. IS and 10, good to return until 22d
Oct. 9 and 10, good to return until 18th.
Round trip fare. including Exposition
ticket, 1927. GEO. NJ. LOOSELY,
Ticket Agent.
4. ST. JOHN, General Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
Personal.

Col. G. s. Mitchell from the far off land
of promise -Dalls, Texas, is 10 the city a
guest at the Harper House. Col
Mitchell is large buyer of the celebrated
Rock Island plows aud cultivators,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

The so called WorkiDgmen's Party is a
little obscure in its organization and enun-
citation of principles by failing to declare
who is, and is not, working Tor laboring)
lDan. Where is the line to run between
work and play2 We have been taught to
believe that every man who works for his
living, whether he does it with his head or
bis hands, is laborer in the true sense Of
the word But if we are to believe what
One-half the self constituted organizers of
the party" in this city say, no man is or
can be a labOrer unless he works as a tin
ner, in railroad shop, saw mill, daubs
paint on house front, fashions letters on a
sign board, digs and shovels on the street,
carries the bod, lays brick works in a fac
tory of some kind, or is an employee of a
railroad or some other corporation. 1t will
be found that nineteen twentieths of the
people of this country are laborers, and
| they would make pretty numerous party
| if consolidated under one leadership.
What portion of this army of labOrars
does the Workingmens' party intend to
autagonize Davenport Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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, 1877-09-24

Please bear 10 mind that Lodilles Head
ache Specific noe only cures headache, but
prevents it coming o. Price so cents al
BengstoD's Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

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 dandruf. Heals pimples 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
S per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

NoTICE.-All members of Noble Lodge
No. A. o. u. w. are nearby notified to
meet in their Hall on Monday Sept. "a,
1870 p. NJ. Business of importance. By
order of the NJ. w. S. S. KEMBLE, Rec.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

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, 1877-09-24
The Weathar--To-pav

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. M57o above zero u 49, above zero
9 A. ", 6So g Pm. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

For SALE.-A good family horse aud
buggy. For further particulars call at this
office. 20 diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

Two coat and pants makers wanted i'm
mediately at A. Marshaps, under the
Rock Island House. 24-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

All kinds of House and Sign Painting,
Graining, etc., with neatness 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, 1877-09-24

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Millers Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

Notice to the Military Company.
Hereafter there will be regular COM
pany drill on Tuesday and Thursday even.
ings of each week, at o'clock. The hal
will be open every night. No visitors
admitted.
By order of Capt. Butler.
+. II. BOWMAN, First Sergeant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24

The right thing in the right place is
without doubt DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, the
best remedy tor Babies while teethlng.
Price, only % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-09-24
PATENTS.
MORGAN PARK MILITARY ACADEMY.

Capt. ED. n. KIRK TALCOTF, Associate
HENRY T. WRIGHT, A. NJ Principals
The best Academy for boys in the Northwest
Prepares for any college or for business Location
attractive and elevated. Fifteen acres of ground.
Session begins Sept 6, 1877. send for catalogue to
Capt. ED: n. KIRK TALCoTT, Morgan Park,
Cook Co., Illinois,