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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
Served his Party before The City.

1t was understood that the late city
clerk, Cooke, should divide the job printing
between The ARGUS and Union Offices, as
nearly equal as possible. Instead of that he
has given nearly all the work to the! Union,
without even giving us chance to bid
on it, And now we hear that he has pro-
cured to be made new and expensive set
of city books-and this, too. is done without
giving THE ARGUS BINDERY chance to
make a proposition for the work. Our
bindery is doing as fine work as any III this
vicinity We have made some of the
finest sets OF books 10 use 10 this city anC
Moline; also some very nice works for ad
joing counties, and can turn out as nice
work and at as low rates as any Other
bindery near here, and we do not think i
right for jobs of this kind to be given GU
as party favor or friendship may dictate
All the people are taxed for the benefit Q
party. but get no benefit from Compel
ton between rival concerns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

The modern competitions of trade impel
some unprincipled men to deceit and
fraud in manufacture But B. Z. Bah.
bits Toilet Soap stands uDriyaled in it's
legitimacy and honesty. We may rest
assured that no cheat enters into the
composition of this unrivaled vegetable
compound, so quickly does it assert lis
superiority, 1t doesn't take long to guess
the perfection of its material and the skill
of its manufacture, for it's unperfumed.
except by its own fragrance,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

A lady writes u.s. l suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy My nurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-Ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in thr e
hours | was entirely cured. | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
Deal Gently with the Stomach.

Do not rack it with violent purgatives,o or
permanently impair its tone with indiges-
tible drugs of any kind; but, if your di-
gestion is impaired, your liver out of order
your frame debilitated, or nervous system
unstrung, use that wholesome and agree
able Alternative and tonic, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which will certainly
afford you the desired relief. None =
the officinal remedies can compare C;t,, !!
in restorative efficacy, and as ,o Al
stimulant it is by far the mo- + aes;raiia "a
the essential principle of sound rye ia tb =
best possible agent 4or hastening III,
action OF the botanic ingredients which !,
hoIos 10 solgtlon' aud those Ingredients are
the most efnc@lcious which chemistry ex
tracts frorl the vegetable kingdom ca
medical science applies to the cure of dis
ease, "a u''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger's Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever sold; we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed. MIILNER & PARKER.
4-22d&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

There is Nothing Mysterious about the
disappearance from the skin of eruptions,
burns, scads. bruises, ulcers and sores
through the influence of Glenns Sulphur
Soap. Sulphur is Il potent purifier and
healer of the skin and is the most bene
fcally utilized in this FORM Depot,
Crittenton NJ. 7 Sixth Avenue.
To renew your youth use Hills 1nstan-
famous Hair Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

INTERMITTENT FEVER Is so common ID
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
exhalations, &c, In large cities where
edge tools aud agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
} flying off the griEdstone by wearing a
resprator. The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with a safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now it
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 Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
DIE

KINSKY.-In Rock Island, Illinois Monday
forenoon, March &c, 1877, OF consnmntion NJ
Margaret Delay Kinsky. wife of Charles M. Kinsky
aged 40 years.
a. Funeral from the residence on Sixth avenue,
between 25th and 18th street. at 10 O'Clock to-mor-
row forenoon. Friends are specially invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Pozzoni's Chemical Hair Restorative, 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
Hdandruff, heals pimpIes and keeps tbs
head delightfully."- cool. The hair becomes
rich, soft and glossy. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses 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, 1877-03-26

OF ANY VALUE.-If the testimony of
any eminent chemists, aud sagacious med
ical men, is of any value, Dr. Price s
Cream Baking Powder is the most perfect
made These men of standing in their
professions not only recommend its use,
but endorse its perfect purity, excellence
and wholesomeness, by using it 10 their
own families. Powder sold 10 bulk is not
his, as DIR. Prices Cream Powder is Gully
put up in cans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter tLan pills Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce Manufactured by
AIlarie, Woodward & Co., Peoria, Ill.,.
6-I7mWf&Wlv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Army and Navy officers make their
headquarters at the Colonnade Hotel,
Philadelphia So do leading business
men from all sections, while Tor families and
large parties of travellers it also offers
unequalIed attractions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Republican primaries to highland Fo-
rey Folsom wants every one of his friends
to attend the meetings and see that
delegates are appointed who are favorable
to his nomination for the Office of township
collector. 26dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

THE weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a NJ 27 above zero 1a N 400 above zero
ga. N, $50 3" sP NJ 44o
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
RarsonAl.

Mai. j. M. Beardsley returned home
from Chicago this morning, where he had
been for the past week on business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

The Grand Central Hotel. New York.
illustrates the wisdom of full house at
easonable rates, by reducing from $500
to $3.50 and $500 per day, and leaving its
other competitors to bear the brunt OF
extravagant prices
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Fl. Heitahrends, collector Of Rock Island
township. has opened an offiae in Killers
block, over American Express Office, The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. II.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier. and ague cure and tonic
bitte1s, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

DR., Bulls Cough Syrup particularly
recommended tor children. 1t cures
coughs, Colds, Group, Sore Throat, and
Whooping Cough. Is pleasant to the
taste and acts like like a charm. Price,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

A Fayorite Notoriety.-The good repu-
tatlon OF "Broson's Bronchial Troches'
for the relief of Coughs, Colds and Throat
Diseases, has given them favorite motor.
ItV.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

If you have any magazines, or newspaper
files you want bound, or any old books you
want rebound, take them to THE ARGUS
BINDERY. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest in the market, for sale by
L. G. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

This Preparation contains no narcotic or Injurious
drug Nor Is II quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease but for such
diseases as are here enumerated, VIZ: for Dis
eases OF the Bladder, oil Diseases OF the Organs,
weakness, SC, whether in male or female, no
matter of how long standing II allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant to the taste.
II il gratifying TO the proprietor of these medi-
cnes to be able 10 state that It is now nearly 30
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used In
various parts OF the United States, and have given
10 patient and practitioner the highest degree Of
satisfaction In the various cases In which they
have been employed: whether in town or country &,
hospital or private practice, they have invariably
given the most decided and unequiyocal satsiac-
ton and produced the most salutary and benehciSl
effects Numerous letters have been received from
some Of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors of several Med
ical Colleges, ell recommending in the highest
terms, the value OF these medicines, and their su
pehority over other preparations for such com
plants as the proprietor recommends
These medicines require considerable care in
the preparation and the employment Of different
Meusuuh III successive OptIhllOur 10 tdhe up TUT
extractive matters, and In consequence are mos
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, If not rendered totally inert by
injudicious and unskilful management OF those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations Of Ssrsaparilla 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 standar
preparations Of uniform strength and possessin
the most advantage. To effect this, and Obyiat
the Inconvenience alluded to, have made
number OF experiments to ascertain the mos
efectual means of extracting the virtues Of Sar
saparilla and the Buchu, and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favorably, and 1t Is witt
much pleasure / now offer to the public and tn
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, whic
contain all the virtues of the medicines, and ar
the most active preparations Of either which can
made.
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Zarsaps
rilla, added to pint OF water, is equal to the Liz
bon Diet Drink and one bottle Is fully equai to
gallon OF the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the DecoC
ton, as usually made
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

An honest mans the noblest work nj
God, sings Pope. Of course the roet
includes woman, too, in this paneeyrie.
The question is, then, what is the noblest
work of MANI Something more than echo
answers. B, I. Rabbits Best Scan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
he levee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26

In spite of your teeth,
Both above aud beneath
Being lightly enameld and thin.
They will never break down.
Nor turn yellow nor brown.
If the Sozodont's daily brushed in.
Spalding's Glue, save and mend the
pieces
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning leaves no scars.
Your Taxes are Due.

BLossBURG Coal at e. 6. Frazer's
warehouse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
gUSTLES

Your attention is respectfully solicited to NV
new novelty In STITCHED Skeleton Rustle now
ready, WITHOUT CLASPS. making Bustle or hoop
SKIRT inner arucle that fit the fancies and wants Of
the trade, in their superb stitch WIRE COVER fnisb
avoidance OF clasps and HARSH surface, which CUT
and WEAR the underwear resting thereon and ad-
joining. They are radically new and strike every
eve with their superior excel lence at prices which
cannot fai TO attract the after ton of buyers They
are mace IN ali correct sizes, yles and lengths.
fhese, and all past makes OF LoTFA BusTLE, in
cIudlng the STANDARD NUMB ERs Is and 5s, are now
ready, In superior workmans hip, forming q com
plete line OF styles and sizet in Panier Trail and
short lengths, which will col npare fayorably with
those of any other manufactul er
Diplomas have been awarde my goods each year
since their introduction, by II American Institute
OF n. T., and Medal and Dip Iona by the Centen
NAL Exhibition.
A. W. THOMAS, 81 White st1 ,eet, New York; so,
Race street, Philadelphia,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
Real Estate.
Real Estate.
Z. CHRISTIANS
REAL ESTATE
AND
Loan AgencV,
FOR. SALE

HITLER BLOCK, ROCK ISLAND, ILL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-03-26
SOLD BY
Price 81 per Bottle.

PRICE 81 per 6OCt1e.
OF Six for IS.
Delivered to any address, securely packed from
observation.
Describe your symptoms in allscommunications
Cures guaranteed.
Advice gratis
Medical depot, 1O4 South Tenth Street, below
Chestnut Philadelphia.
Beware of counterfeits and unprincipled deal
ers, who endeavor to dispose OF their own and
''oher' articles on the reputation attained by
Helmbods Genuine Extract Buchu, Extract
Sarsaparila, and Improved Rose Wash.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
BROOKLYN'S DEADLOCK,

Tho scenes which have characterized each meeting
Of the Brooklyn Common Council since tho LIST OF
January were repeated yesterday afternoon In the cor
ridors Of the City Hall ana in tho chambers of tho
Board Of Aldermen. Tho motley asscmbago Of ropub.
Ican and democratic place hunters and their friends
was numerous and difficult to manage. A squad OF
police officers was kept on duty 10 preserve order
among tho throng Acting President French occupied
the chair Alderman Griswold, from tho Com
mttce on Salaries, reported the draft Of an
act authorizing tho Common Council 10 fix
and regulate tho salaries of tho vnrious
officers. clerks and suboranates OF the city OF Brook
lyn. The report was adopted, and the committee was
authorized TO represent the Board OF Aldermen in
furtherance OF tho measure proposed before tho AS
received from one thousand residents OF tho Nine
tccnth school District calling attention TO the danger
ousIy dlapdatod condition OF the public school house
located on the corner OF South Second aud
Tenth street. and requesting Tho erection OF
new school. The subject was referred to u commit
tee resolution In favor OF single headed commis-
sons was adopted. A resolution was passed by tho
Common Council directing the Comptroller to issue
certificates oil indebtedness TO the amount OF $97 G24
TO pay the salaries oi 215 policemen II proposed to
appoint the additional forco March I. Two rira
rocc votes were then taken Tor permanent President OF
the Board without choice, Alderman Donovan voting
for hiinscf cacl timc and thereby maintaining tho
deadock Tho Board adjourned 10 meet next Mon
day.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
A LIE TO THE TEETH.

O0iccr Smith made affidavit at the Tombs Court yes
tcrday that Mary 0Haohan was lying on a stairway
In Rcstor street wrctchod state Of ntoxication.
Mary stood at the bar, with handkerchief tied about
her face listening attcntvcy TO the poIiccman's tcs
mony.
'Oh, Your Honor judge she said, "I haven't
tasted drop OF liquor this twelvcmonth. | came
over from Hobokcn To have tooth pulled, aud alter
WIS pulled was weak that sat down to rest, and
the officer took me IN. haven't tasted liquor three
years. Your Honor"
The officer remarked, aside, that IL thin; and
the magistrate, struck with happy idea, asked the
prisoner TO show hor teeth. Mary Redeemed TO tho
ears and SAID II PANIED her so much to open her mouth
wide that she hoped he would not insist upon IT, But
the magistrate pcrsistcd and Mary disclosed set Of
teeth not one Of which was missing. "six months on
the lsland!" was the only comment OF the Judge.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13

the policy. but simply that IT was without '.ias.
purposes OF the demurrer that the policy by
fraudulent schome declared lapsed and time when
double the amount of the premium the plaintiff n
for diydsnds think therefore that Of action is
stated and that the plaintiff may maintain such action.
Although the policy for his wes benefit the contract
was between him and the company he has suffered
II his complaint be true, by reason acts
alleged to be fraudulent.
Tho Of Hicks referred to in the above decision
10 tho suit brought by Joseph Hicks against tho
same company. who also insured his life for $4,000
for the benefit OF his wife, his arrangement
He paid, as he alleges two premiums, and then
got extension the payment OF the third premium.
He failed to come to time and his policy declared
lapscd Judge Barrett decides that he knew the time
his premium fell due. and tor this sustains the
demurrcrs intcrposed in the above case In other
words he disnisses tho complaint this case while
Luts' case will 20 to trial.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
JERSEY CENTRAL RUMORS.

WHAT THE BROKERS SAY AND WHAT THE COM
PANYs OFFICERS ADMIT--A LAWYERS opIN-
ION.
On Wall street yesterday rumor was very busy with
the affairs OF tho Jersey Central Railroad Company
Early IN tho day report got abroad that the companys
account in tho Bank OF Commerce had boon attached
by n judgment creditor. Blended with such statc-
mcnts aud depending upon their acceptance Is truth
there Is Invariably measure OF speculation was
not surprising therefore, find that the stock dropped
nearly throc per cent the course the day. II was
doubtless thought that a large amount OF money was
on deposit and that this proceeding would press tho
company into a position likely To provo disastrous.
There was good deal OF rcticence all round Ia tho
morning. but IN the afternoon II admitted both
the bank and the company's Office IN Liberty street
that such step had been taken by judgment cred-
itor Tho amount attached was comparatively small,
not exceeding perhaps, 81 000 Tho treasurer Of
company states that this and that
bonds have been given TO secure the judgment Thoro
was no other attachment served yesterday
NO sooner had this matter bocn set at rest than
another report was on the wing aud working its way
steadily aud swiftly through the street This second
rumor was TO the effect that an application was about
10 be made for the appointment of receiver for tho
road. and In connection with this report tho
committee, with characteristics fertility improyiscd
mastery piccc OF defensive strategy, when
they, OF course. attributed the company,
s.,s rnso ,,ou, ,n strange commeton ra%or
1l9 Liberty street, aud some shrewd Wall street man
had discovered the cause thereof What tho
an eye that tho company were secretly transferring
their books across tho river to Now Jersey To give
this crcdcncc some spot had TO bo selected which
place tho oiiccs OF the company Tor tho future aud
tho rumor circuators named Elizabeth.
To a HERALD reporter who called late In tho after
noon on the treasurer OF tho company Hat contrndic
ton o the company's removal OF It's books oflcc.
or Of any immediate Intention 10 take such step,
was given
'rherc Is truth whatever In tho rumor OF our 70.
movaI,n the treasurer said.
'And bow about the reported application for tho
appointment OF "a receiver ~ the writer inquired.
"Of that" said the treasurer, al know nothing
whatever"
'.Do you Know any one who is in position TO mako
such appIicationY"
''No. sir V the treasurer said, II do no,.r
prominent lawyer known TO be familiar with tho
business of the company, summed up The condtin of
Affairs as follows; "Any application Tor the aphutt
ment OF receiver VIII have u be made New Jcrs.y
and II must be made with the Companys co-ncrai nm
At present there s no outsider In condition tn sccs
such relief from the courts. But wnilc such et.n
may not be contemplated IN tho future a. | an
convinced II is not, the company is sueh coni,,.ul
that receiver will have 10 be appointed ulnHciy 10
settle its anairG" INK - "
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
He WANTED A MEAL.

Charles Williams, respectable appearing but impe.
cunious young man, stopped In front OF the Mctropo
tan Hotel restaurant yesterday afternoon and gazcd
long and earnestly at the dclicaces being served He
sadly needed meal, not having eaten anything for
nearly twentyfcur hours but his pockets were devoid
OF cash. and would trust him His crcsttallcn
face soon frightened up, and he crod the
and called for edbcs. Tho bill was light amounting
to only forty cents Walking up to the cashiers desk
ho politely explained his inability to settle the account
The cashier stormcd and threatened, but without
effect AZ length he called Onlccr Quinlan and th O
young mar marched tho Tombs Police Court
Judge kbrcth held him IN 500 bail 10 answer
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
LIBERTY'S ARM AND TORCH.

Ground was broken yesterday morning in Madison
square, opposite the Worth monument for tho tempo
rary erection Of the arm of Bsrtholdrs statue OF
"Libcrty Enlghtcning the worldn TWAS exhibited
Tor some time at the Centennial Exhibition Meas
urcs ar: shortly to be taken to raise the necessary
funds Tor tho erection OF the pedestal ON BcdIoes
Igland ' =
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
WHERE WERE THE POLICE?

Last Friday night, at ten minutes past nine, we'll
known carpet merchant residing at No I07 East Thr-
yhrst street, was brataly assaulted Thirty fourth
street, near Fifth avenue. lie walking along tho
street with cane in his hand when no was suddenly
struck oy slung shot on the right cheek bone For
tuuacly he was not stunned prosracd by the blow,
anu using his cane with effect, put his assailanls 10
hlght without losing any valuablcs He has no means
o idenyng the men who attacked him and no police.
man was IN sight