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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Passengers arriving in New York by
way of the Grand Central Depot will find
the new aud comfortable Hotel DeYonshire,
which is opposite the main entrance on
42d street, the most convenient and mex
pensive place to stop, 1t is modern
hotel, and first class in all its appointments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
HOTEL DOVENSHIRE.

Opposite Grand Central Depot, on 4Ist and 42d Sis.
bet. 4th and 9Th Avenues, New York.
THE HOTEL DEvoNsHTRE is a new frst class Ho
tel, elegantly furnished and well ventilated. Every
room is bright and cheerful. The hotel is mootfl
structure built expressly Cor firstclass housesn5
has every modern Improvement IL is condueleu
On the European Plan, at moderate charges;
Persons visiting the city will carriage hire ae
secure the best accommodations for the smallest
esot, by stopping at the Hotel Devonshire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialites at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Piles--Itchine Piles

P0sitively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MEDICAL
S. 0. DUNBAR'S
FLUID
M AGN E STA

Superior to any English OF American. ADIPLo-
Ma was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
aperient aRtic acid in dyspepsia complaints
attended with aciditv with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to accu-
mulate in the bowels. 1t Is decidedly superior 10
Carbonate of Soda or Potash, on account of its
aperient quality.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedatiye and aperient, In all
cases of irritation acdity of the stomach febtlle
complaints, infantile disorders, or sea-sickness.
An ounce or two OF this solution speedily removes
heartburn acrid eructations and sourness, or rreg
ular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperient, but it's axa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after it. little lemon juice, mix
ed with sugar and water or even with cream OF tar
tar; i'll this manner o very agreeable efervescent
drsught can be safely taken at any time during
The antsceptie qualities of this solution, owino
to the presence of go much carbonc acid have been
found very valuable in putrid and other fever AS
lotion for the mouth, II sweetens the breath, and
the Magnegia cleans the teeth from tartar.
The solution has almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudites OF
the stomach and bowels.
The attention Of the public is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates OF physicians anC
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, 1869.
DUNBAR, Esq.-Dear Sir: most cheerfully
nCCOTu my tcsuHlOHy 1aFOF Oh your mag
nesia." | have never found anything so pleasan
and efectual for correcting acdity of the stomach
and curying headache arising therefrom. 1t lie re
sorted to by several members of my family when
ever suffering above, and always with great sat
isfaction andsinstantaneous relief.
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAKE.
The subscriber having used the above article II
his family for some years, is happy to endorse tn
testimony of Mr.. Blake in its favor.
| Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. &, 1S4S.
Mr. o. S. nUNBAR,-Daar Sir: | am happy t.
| hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesa
| coming into general use. While tits more econom
ical than other preparations of Fluid Magnes!a,
have found 1t vastly more efficient and not only a
| antiseptic and anti oeid upOn the stomach, but
very considerable tonic 1t Isl beautiful medicin
| for the bowel arrangement which so often aflict
young children, and for females of debilitated an
| sour stomachs, particularly those enciente, 1t
invaluable. Being a scientific preparation an
| open TO the profession, it needs only an acquain
| ance to become with them fayorite medicine.
| VIM GRosYENoE, NJ. D.
& n ? H. 49, A.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
A Perfect Toilet Soap.

First among the requisites of the toilet Is a good
article of Soap, but to procure II IL not always an
EASY matter. Many Of the most expensive Soaps in
the market made from coarse aud deleterious
materials, and their delicate colOrng and fragrant
perfume too often conceal the most repulsiVe nm
purities The disclosures recently made puDnc
regarding this subject positively startling, and
deserve serious consideration. Scented Soaps are
now known TO be extremely Objectionable. especial
" IL applied to the head iniuring the hair, lrrita
ting the scalp and inducing severe headaches. The
character of the Ingredients may be inferred from
the statement of gentlemen who makes the scent
ing of Soaps his business he recently declared that
persons engaged in this employment were short
lived; from seven 10 ten years being the longest
period during which the occupation could be fol-
lowed.
The difficulty of procuring perfectly pure arti.
Gle of toilet soap Is at last obviated, however,
thanks to the enterprise and chemical skill of Mr..
b. Il. Babbitt, of New York, the worId-renowned
Soap Manufacturer, whose immense establishment
Is by Tar the greatest of the kind in the United
States. The renOwn of Mr.. Babbitt's various pro-
auctions has for many years been widely dissem-
mated, but this latest success Is the appropriate
crown to the numerous victories already achieved.
After years of patient labor and scientific expert
ment, Mr.. Babbitt has succeeded in perfecting the
composition of the frest toilet soap ever intro
6uced. The principal ingredients are the purest
vegetable oils; the manufacturing processes are
entirely new and original and the result is simply
unparalleled in this department of industry.
"B. T. Babbitt's Toilet Soap is the trade mark
by which this elegant toilet luxury Is designated,
and for applications to the delicate skin Of infants
children and ladies' II is altogether unequaled In Its
emollient properties. This Soap is not perfumed,
the Ingredients being of snch absolute purity TO
require no aid from chemistry to disguise inferior
materials. The most refined taste considers the
absence OF artificial perfume the perfection of
sweetness, and this peculiar characteristic of B. T.
Babbits Toilet Soap renders 1t the most heaIthful
and agreeable article of the kind ever manufac-
tured.
Though specially desirable for the use of ladies
and children, this Soap equally appropriate for
gentlemen's toilet, and II makes heavy lather
1t is also of the finest soaps for barber's uss
| II is just being placed upon the market, hut the
demand for 1t will soon become general.-N. Y,
Tribune
IB, T,BAb3ITT, New York Civ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
DooIey's Patent Combination
TOE-CALKS.

Put up in boxes containing % lbs, each.
These Toe-CaIks are made from Steel converted
from carefully selected brands Of Norway and
Swedes Iron by special process which ensures the
utmost ease in welding together with the greatest
durability in wear
For sale by all iron, steel and hardware dealers
throughout New England Manufactured solely
by Fl. DEWICK & CO..
300 Dorchester Ave-, South Boston, Mass
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

S. o. DUNBAR.-Dear Siri have been GONE time
IN the habit of prescribing the Fluid Maguesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness ana its superior
laxative qualities. Respectfully yours, SC.
NJ s, PERRY M D,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Dunbar's Wonderful Discovery! Bethesda
Mineral Spring Water.
Wpukesha, Wis.

This water is the acknowledged cure Of
the intractable and iucurable disease known
as Brights disease, diobetes, dropsy, brick
dust deposit, inflammation of the neck Of
the bladder, alkali, aud equity swelling
For the liver it is unsurpassed. 1t will al
lay all inflammation of the kidney and urina
organs in twenty-four hours giving imme-
date relief; also, in scarlet fever it pre-
vents the kidney from congestng, and re,
moves all traces of albumeneria. 1t will
give relief in all cases of high fever. Ha
never failed to do what is claimed for it,
Col. RICHARD DUNBAR
Waukesha, Wis.
For sale in Dauennnrt in anu nuantit,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL,

Corner Of Chambers Street and West Broadway.
NEW YORK.
ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
First-class accommodations for 400 guests Locs
ted conveniently to business and places of amuse-
ments. Cars from all depots pass the door. Rooms
from 81 to IS per day. Newly and Handsomely fur
nished and decorated
N. & Sd. HUGGIES Proprietors.
n. Huggtns, formerly Of Mania ten Hotel 5. )
Huggins, formerly Of Loyeioy's Hotel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MOSQUITO BITES, VEGETABLE POISORs,

Ring FORM, Burns, Chilblains, Itching OF the Head
and all Eruptions of the Skin, Face or Body imme
diately cured by Bachelors Curative Ointment.
Sold wholesale and retail at Factory, No. is Bond
street. and by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

GREEN'S PATENT sHIRT-BOsoM, STRETCH
u er and Ironing Board. Most perfect, durahls
and cheapest ironing aboard in the world. Away
ready for usei needs no adjusting; fits any shirt
never out of order. Agents Wanted.
GREEN BROS, Manufacturers,
159 LaSalle Street, -. ............. CHICAGO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
ASHLAND HOUSE,
tFourthIAye. Ger. gath St.,
New York City.

American and European Plan.
The central location of the "Ashland" makes u
very desirable place for strangers, BENG ons
block from Madison Park, also Broadway anu onls
short distance from any of the principal PiSN's
of amusement.
BY tAking either 23d ST., cross town, or Fourth
the door, to any part of the city.
MR.. EDWARD A. JOHNSON.
will be found in charge of the office. where he has
presided for eight years, and viii not fau TO give
satisfaction TO guests. r.
Room AND BoARD--$2,00, s., so and 50 per LAY
RooMs-$1 per Day and Upwards.
H..H. BROCKWAY, Proprietor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
BEAUTIFUL TEETH WHITE As PEARLsIl

Sound, Healthy Gums, Breath Fragrant as the Rose
secured by using w. A. Batchesrs Dentifrice. Sold
wholesale and retail at Factory No 16 Bond street,
N. Y. and by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis & Co, and by druggists through
out the world 5l9d&wly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
\. A. BACHELORS HEH cr,NEIlluE

Black or Hvl wn for tinting thesHa.
Whiskers or Mustachoie without greasing them.
Sold wholesale and retail at factory, Is Bond ST.
New York, and by all druggista. Ask for them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Friday. August 3. ls77.
Supply and Demand.

We take from the Memphis Appeal the
following argument in favor of another
Pacific railroad:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

W, A.iDATCHELORS ALASKA SEAL OIL
for the Hair. The Best HARROW in use
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25

MURAr IN RussrA-When Napoleon
rushed back to Paris as fast as horses
could draw him in order, that he might
himse If tell the story OF his discomfi-
ture, he thought fiji to select the King
OF Naples. from among all his Marshals,
to take the command OF the re.rcating
force. As was usual with him, he
thought out everything that was likely
to happen, and left Murat instructions
accordingly. No man, perhaps, ever
more patiently provided for the execu-
ton of design. or took more careful
account of the probable accidents which
might supervene: out when he had once
taken this trouble he expected not only
that his officers would minutely con-
form to directions, but also that nature
acciuent, every circumstance, should
keep strictly within the range of his
provision: and he was fcarfully angry
if things took an unexpected turn, and
he invariablc vented his wrath upon
some officer, although il may have been
the elements or the outfall Of events
that disappointed him. II was Murats
supreme ill-foltune that Immediately af-
ter the Emperor's departure (Decem-
ber 5;h) the thermometer descended TO
4 point unprecedented at that season,
and rendered the execution of his or
ders impossible. There were q de-
grees q presume oil the Centigrade ther-
mometer) Of frost. So far were the
wretChed forces from having at length
surmounted the extreme horrors Of the
retreat, that at wilma ali the horrors re-
commenced in an aggravated degree
A division of IL. 900 men was in eight
days reduced to 5000 without having
seen any enemy or received a stroke
save from the elements. In one night
all the artillery horses were frozen to
death, as they stood, with their harness
on. and just as they had stood in life
Half the drivers died Of cold the same
night: the other half came to pu, their
horses in motion, could not stir them,
and at last found they were all dead
Before retreat could be continued the
Russian cannon was heard in the rear
Murat himself seemed to care as little
for cold as for canncn-shot. He turned
out at the first hint of danger from the
enemy, and he would have led on in
the same gallant style as ever; but nine
tenths of his miserable force We're par
slvzed by the cold. Their arms liter
ally dropped from their hands. The
few exceptionally hardy men who could
still move lied as they best could, lcav-
ing their comrades to the mercy Of the
winter and the enemy. These frost
bitten wretches were stripped, and in
various ways afflicted BY Cossack. and
others. The enemy was never ~
hsurs' march behind the rear guard.
(Nev, and there was neither rest nor
refreshment for days. Artillery. bag
gage, and the imperial treasure were
abandoned. Except that they still
took with them . few horses, nothing
remained to the survivors but the tat
ters and arms which they carried
The line of the fight was covered With
eorPses, and with cold stricken beings
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25
How to Cure Sickness;

natures method OF publication and
consequent cureis founded on Tic rational
principle Of judicious purgation; and when
II Is considered that the best physicians
pursue the practice of atieriion TO the
stomach and bowels ns preliminary land
often the only) treatrnsat OF disease, 1t IL
Eot difficult IN perceive that q remedy
possessing all the requisites of u purgativc
and alternative. in addition TO other and
valuable remedial influence, must obtain
Cor itself more thIn ordinary consideration
and favor. OU remedy combines every
quality requrel for the treatment Of dis.
ease on tho sOnv,-s.anel rational princi-
pie. Il is 8 pleasant CGthartic, active
or gentle, aCording 10 tho dose; it Is o
Blood purifier. toning aud enriching this
fluid by IL Alternative property; its action
on the liver - soothing and certain, pro-
motirs the hillary sccIeiions: il il n safc
and eliable Enmcnagog,Ie, acting spccih.
eNay upon the uterine system; II atforia
Shc groatest attainahle relief in Dyspepsia.
and cures whenever used IA directed:
and In conjunction with hygienic means'
Il the best preventive Of Constipation
That can tc suggested.
From tho above IL would then appcar
that the simplest method 10 cure sickness
u that one which combines judicious p,ir.
CATION with physical sustcnancc. and the
Observance of hyt.hic measures; the
head should hc kept cool. the feet warm,
and the bowels open: and when treating
diseases on the principles exhibited in the
manual rricrred to below (which every
one should rTatO the strength should lie
sustained hy nourishing mot stinlulatinS)
iood of the Kind adapted 10 the complaint
while the remedy is removing the disease
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25
WhVWe become Sick

Aside from hereditary pre-disposition
20 many diseases, there are four prominent
causes Of much of human disease, and
these are: Impure air, which causes poi
soning OF the Blood and Pulmonary dis
eases; unhealthy water, which is q great
source Of Typhoid and kindred feyers;
improper food, which. il the cause OF
Siomachic and Intestinal derangement;
and sudden changes Of climate and tenn
perature. which induce congestivc disor-
ders. Thus, the absolute essentials Of life
are often charged with the principles and
poisoned with the germs OF disease and
death. Whenever the proportional pr;n-
ciples of the Blood become disturbed from
any Of the causes named, impOverishment
or poisoning of tlIis fluid follows; If the
digestive organs act abnOrmally, Dyspcp-
Gin and It's distressing effects manifest
themselves; any cause that tends to cx-
cite tho unusual action Of the Liver is
certain TO produce Bilious diseases; and
whenever there il torptudc or sluggish
ness Of the Observation-Disclosures with its
host Of attendant evils. establishes itself.
From these universally accepted truths
u becomes comparatively easy to explain
Why We Become Sick. by negIecting
the laws Of nature, and eating unsuitable
food, or eating wholesome food In an
improper manner; Ivy abundant drinking
At meals, by many other impropricties of
eating and drinking. and particularly by
that one Misunderstanding habit peculiar
% the American pcople-rapid eating
Indigestion or Dyspepsia ID established
with oil OF It's distressing consequences;
immediately the Blood lowers Its standard
and begins TO deposit its Impurities in the
weakest parts Of tho system. causing all
manner Of discomfort and diseases accord
ing TO the degree of impurity and the
point Of deposit. Tie great organs be-
come involved; the Brain feels the bad
influence; the Liver. the Spleen, the
Heart, the Lungs, tho Kidneys, the Skim
all are affected. and unless the impurity
I've removed. the whole volume of tho
Blood will become ~ poisoned rlaat exist
x..,... III L.. ......I....il-.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25

CHrLpRESs' ErlauErrE.-Always say
"Yes: sir. ""No, sir" "Yes, papa, ""No.
papa" Thank you," GOOD night, :"
Good morning" Use no slang words.
Clean faces, clean clothes, clean
shoes and clean fnger-nals indicate
good breeding. Never leave your
clothes about the room. Have place
for everything. and everything in its
place.
Rap before entering room, and new
er leave It with your back to company.
Always offer your seat to lady or
old gentleman.
Never put your feet on cushions,
chairs or tables.
Never overlook any one when reading
or writing, nor read or talk aloud while
others are reading.
Never talk or whisper 1t meetings or
public places, and especially in a pri-
vate room, where any one Is singing or
playing the piano.
Be careful to injure no ones feelings
by unkind remarks. Never tell tales,
make faces. call names, ridicule the
lame, mimic the unfortunate, nor be
cruel TO insects, birds or ANIMALS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25

". He stood before the bar trembling,
hot with fear but sorrow, and q big tear
had gathered in his eye. -
"Whaf answer have you 20 make to
this charge. sif p said the Court. rather
severely. but with some astonishment
a The appafiifon, WHICH VAS different
from what had been expected. sn
= "Weil. indeed, I don't know, yer
Honor" said the man in low tone"
S.,s a %, ssu1J poor man and have a'ns The
lyon Honor. laid counsel for The
dsfendsnt, .'this poor man has been
'SGs6ed " thes sfsll Sn1 extssvaesnce -
his wife. who is now here suing him."
The Court proceeded to oinvestig ate
He found that the mild-!eatured old man
defendant was puddler, though he
did not look as il he had the strength
for hard labor; tha. he had accumulated
some property and sold i, for So, 100 to
meet the demand of his comparatively
fashionable wife and family; that they
moved into $40 per month house, and
afterwards one little cheaper, bought
marble-top tables. and lived hig.: until
this money was spent, allowing the old
man meantime to work over the furnace
and keeping the luxuries measurably to
themselves; that when out Of money
they got his wages until he had not
money enough to pay board where he
was living in Sharpsburg; that he had
given them all he had; that he could get
work sometimes but about three DAYS in
the week, but all he made they were
welcome to.
A universal feeling ofindignation ran
through the courtroom. Even His
Honor could not help sharing it. Said
he, turning sharply to the prosecutor
and her acknowledgement young
daughter, "You have no business in this
Court, madam. You can 60, madam
you can 60 at once! You pushed this
poor man into hardships BY your ex-
travagancc, and now you come here in
your grapes, and reps. and your stylish
clothes to prosecute him because he is
no longer able to maintain you. This
Court will not assist you. And as for
you, poor man." continued His Honor,
1--WE pity rather than persecute you. Go
go free-not even the costs shall YOU
have to pay.
There was low murmur of applause
through the court. The lady and her
children walked out somewha abashed,
the vindicated husband took his hat,
and, with Thank yer Honor" left,
not triumphant, but still sorrowiul.
And through the remainder of ses-
sion it was noticed that the tide Of feel
ing was turned. the other way, and COM
planning wives had to undergo a closer
ordeal Of fcross-examination than before.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-10-25

An incident that would suggest mate
rial for play or novel took place in
the Quarter Sessions Saturday. His
Honor Judge Kirkpatrick was dispos,ng
Of the complaints of matrons whose hus-
bands had deserted them. So many
cases Of an aggravated character had
been brought up that it began to look as
If the man biped in domestic state was
a great and constitutional offender. The
sympathies Of tie audience were grow
ing in favor of oppressed women. This
tendency was heightened BY the en-
trance OF a very pale, spare, benign
looking lady. apparently of culture and
refinement, dressed in a neat, dark fab
rie. She was accompanied by a sweet
young girl Of about fifteen. very taste
fully dressed in the latest fashion OF hat,
onyx ornaments, and also some dark
texture, and a little child of three or
four. in a light and also tasteful dress.
Great was the sympathy for the LADY,
like mother when she arose and in low
voice and refined language told how she
had been deserted by her husband, how
he had failed TO provide for her support
and that of her two interesting children.
An old and accomplished lawyer. her
counsel drew her statement with an ef-
feet almost dramatic. His Honor va.
affected. ANY man. with sympathetic
nature would be. His Honor called
upon the husband to stand up, and all
eyes turned upon the culprit.
He was tall. thin Irishman, aged,
perhaps, fifty. gray-haired, and with
mild, careworn features. His boots
were too large: his coat hung about him
IN folds that suggested be had once been
4 stouter man: he wore no collar, his
sh'r' at the neck was frayed, bu, clean