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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
DIR. Railways
R.EGuL ATIEG PILLS

Perfectly tasteless elegantly coated with sweet
gum purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
sn Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders Of
the stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costiye-
ness indigestion, d IBpepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements Of the Internal Viscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury minerals or deleterious drugs.
10 Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fnllness of the Blood
IN the Head, Acidity OF the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness OF Weight
In the Stomach, Sour EruptOna Sinking OF Flutter.
lngs in the Pit Of the stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Dihicult Breathing, Flutterings
At the Heart, Choking or Sunfocating Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain In
the Head Deficiency Of Precipitation Yelowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain In the side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden flushes OF Heat Burning In the Flesh
few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Price
- cents per box, Sold by druggists
Read "FALSE and TRUE"
Send one letter-atamp to RADwAY,& CO., No q
Warren 81, New York. Information worth thou
andn VIII ho sent. you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
supervisor Aster's Report..for Mover
and paupers. ......... 80.

Total. .S37I.12
Fifty-two families or 200 persons assist.
ed. This is an increase of Is families or
SO persons over the month of October.
The amount expended during the month
of October was $2l9.50 and during the
month Of September there was expended
for the same purpose $lSI.95.
None of these amounts include doctors
bills and bills for medicine. Notwith-
standing the heavy increase as shown by
the above figures Mr.. Aster says he re-
fuses large number of applicants who are
doubtless needy and worthy of assistance
and only helps those whose cases are made
imperative by necessity and humanity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

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
10 any desired form. Prevents the hair
from turning grey. Prevents and entirely
eradicates dandruff. 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
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

A PORCELAIN SET is handsome as a
dinner service, but porcelain set of teeth
is of no service at dinner.
To avoid all necessity for false teeth. use
Sozodout daily to preserve and heautify
the natural ones. 1t renders the gums
rosy and the teeth indestructible.
Nothing breakable that Spalding's Glue
won mend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Another Letter from Mrs. Q. KropC:

DIR. RADwAY-Klud Sir: take the liberty to nd.
dress you again. My health is greatly improved
by the Use OF your medicines. Three OF the juniors
are entirely gone, and the fourth 10 nearly so.
DrOpey Is gone, health still improving. and my
weigh decreasing evry fast / have had a great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder
ful cure your medicine mas done for me, one from
ohio, one from Canada, three from Jackson aud
quite a number from this place. Yours with re-
Spect ..4 f MRS. 4. KRAPF
We are well acquainted with Mrs Krapf She Is
an estimaDle lady, and very benevolent She has
been the means OF selling many bottles Of the Re
solvent By the druggists of Ann Arbor to persons
afflicted with internal sum0rs. We have heard OF
some wonderful cures Effected by It, Yours re-
specially, EBEkBACH d CO.
Ann Afbor. Mich, Aug. 10, 1870
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

DARE NOT TO TRIFLE WITH COUGH.
1t is inviting death, when safety is within
reach. Stop the Cough, heal the lungs,
remove all irritation from the windpipe,
relieve the difficulty of breathing with
Halls Honey of Horehound and Tar. A
few doses will effect perfect cure.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute Sold By all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

THE Most ECONOMICAL ARTICLE is that
which makes the other components 60 the
furthest, while less of itself is required.
This is the case with DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER in its relation to milk, eggs and
shortening. The cake, bread or pastry
energies from the oven triumph Of deli
cate sweetness, and there is reduction or
the grocer's bill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
New Livery Stable.

James F. Copp desires to inform biz
friends and the public that he hal
opened a livery and sale stable at the
stand formerly occupied by A. Henry, Sc
avenue, between 10th and 18th streets
where he will be pleased to see all the ole
customers and as many new ones as choose
to favor him with their patronage. Funer
ais promptly attended to-
( ...-tst JAMES f. Corr.
Rock Island, Oct. 81, ls77.-tf 3&
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

THINK OF TI-Is it worth while,w we ask,
to have the little pleasure We would other
wise enjoy marred by an unpleasant if not
dangerous cough, when a single 25 cent
bottle of that justly popular remedy,
Madame Porters Cough Bdlsans, will effect
a eure2 1t is safe and pleasant. AL
druggists sell it. Ruckel & Hendel,
proprietors, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The latest report from Hampton states
that Thomas Thomas, the man injured in
Taylor Williams coal mine, by the pre-
mature discharge Of blast, will not live.
He has sister in Coal Valley. is about 80
years of age, and was cripple before the
late accident. He is being cared for by
his brother miners.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

Popular illustrated book 1850 pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooDI MARRIAGEI
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid, for
so cents, by Dr.. 9. WHITTIER, GIT st.
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

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, Ills. 5-1Odly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
RoSSMAN'S CURE.

Itching PTLEs is generally preceded By
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching.
particularly at night. alter getting warm
in bed. No humbug- as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN i MCKINsrRY, Hudson, NY. !,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for 50 ceuts.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller & Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

Headache yields quickly to Lodilles
Headache Specific. 1t is harmless as pure
water but cures headache in from 5 to 20
minutes. Costs SO cents.
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy cures
rheumatism permanently. Sold by all
druggists in Rock Island and elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

He Pleads "Not Guilty" TO the Tndiet-
ment.--His Trial 60 Take Place
saA Tecenber IL. -


Friday morning at 10 o'clock Frank
Rande, alias Charles Arthur Van Zandt,
the ellison murderer, was brought into the
Knox county circuit court at GaIesburg, in
handcuffs and guarded. The indictment
for the murder Of Charles Belden, at Gil
son, was then read to him, and at the
close States Attorney Tunnicliff asked
him what he had ito say, and in clear
voice he replied, met guilty."
Mr.. o. f. Price, senior counsel for
Rande, then addressed the court and asked
that in consideration of the nature of the
crime. and the feeling here, the case be
continued until the February term, but
after some delay it was agreed that the
trial should begin Tuesday, the 18th day
of December.
Immediately after this Rande was takeE
to Hunts photograph gallery and severa
pictures were taken Of him. He has bu
very little to lay about this one case, anS
appears to feel sort of pride in the fac
of being SO conspicuous There is nothing
of violent character likely to take place
and everything is quiet. Rande appear
very cheerful.
1t is now stated that Rande's true nam
is Charles Arthur Van Zandt, and that b
served one term Of FIVE years in the north
ern Indiana penitentiary, While convic
he wore the prison jewelry around hi
ankles for many months, and was frequent
lly confined in the dark cell for disobedienc
to the rules. He had rife sent to hiI
by some friend shortly before his dis
charge. and the weapon lay in the armor
: until his release. Immediately on bein
discharged he purchased revolver out {
his $l5 gate money; disturbed the peac
of the city generally, got drunk, tough
and bled, and was put in the city Jail an
fined by the mayor. He finally joine
s an outgoing circus, and, until he turne
9 up in St. Louis, they heard no more
% fCharles Arthur Van ZaDdt, alias Fran
4 Raude. alias Frank Durande,
l.. - ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

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, 1877-12-01
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PrERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT.
h TIERS.
DR.. g. W. Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science. writing from Little Falls
n. Y, said: Il freely use 1t IN preference
to any of the ordinary articles, such as OIL
Sienna. Salts. ETC., for the most delicate IN
ffunts, the robust, and those cnfeebled b.
age. It's a Specific for all Bilious Dis
orders, Agues. Coles, Headaches, Cos
tiveness, ETC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. Sss above zero lsP sse above zero
o. N. 2So p. n. SIC ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is /
model establishment. It is superb in botl
style and appointment and its table anC
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

We would call special attention to the
advertisement Of DIR. Groves Heart Regu-
lator on second page as being q great
remedy for Heart Disease in all its forms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

PARMENTER & HAAS, LAWYERS, loan
money on real estate and attend TO Ger
man business. Room Is, Postofice block,
Rock Island. 10.20d-s&w6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

Parties wanting the best soft coal self
feeder. should buy the Victoria, It's the
heaviest and best made At David Don's,
Second avenue. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

Positively 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, 1877-12-01

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

An IMPORTANT LETTER

ANN, ARBoR, Mich, April 30, 1S75
On. RADwAv-Kind Sir: have been taking your
RcsOlyent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year FOR ovarian juniors on
the abdomen which The mos ssminent physicians oil
our Medical COlet pronounced incurAble.
They were like lOts on a tree. When was sit
sing In chair theJ hung almost 70 the floor, and
my weight was 2z5 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, aud now II IL 80 pounds, but they
are not al gone yet. have taken twenty-four bot
boxes OF Pills. get the medicine from q. Grtn-
will. Please send me your book False and True
MRS. z. KRAPF.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS OFFoE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

Now is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO
FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY.
The December number is ready. 1t con-
tains very detailed and entertaining
account Of the history Of the venerable
Peter Cooper, founder of the Cooper In
stitute. New York. The article is illustra-
ted with large number of very appro.
pirate engrayings. and viii prove Especial
interest to the people. Another elaborate
article, entitled. Volcanoes, Ancient and
Modern" is illustrated with oyer twenty
excellent pictures. Another on The
Artificial Production Of Light, is exceed
ingly well written and literally illustrated.
In addition there is large amount Of care
fully selected miscellany. The Popular
Monthly has worked its way high up among
the favosite magazines of our country. and
well deserves the favor it receives. livery
department OF literature is represented
Its beautiful stories are captivating, and
the publication is constantly growing il
public favor. BeaatifsJ and Substantial
Binding Gases are ready for sale at tn.
close Of each UoEanse, price Is cents
Terms: Single copies, IS cents: annua
subscription. IS, BIZ mail. postpaid Ad
dress. Frank Leslie'a Publishing House
537 Pearl Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
TiGaor of II Years Groavth Cured Jy
Rddloavs Resident.

BEVERI 7, MASS ,JuIy Is, ISbN.
Din. RAILWAY; have had Ovarian Tumor in the
ovaries AID bowels. All the doctors said "there
was no help for it," | tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. saw your
ResOlyent, and thought wOulG try it, but had no
faith In IT, because had suffered for twelve years.
took six bottles Of the Resolyent and one box Of
Railways Pills and two bottles Of your Ready Re-
lief; aud there Is not sign of tumOr 10 be seen or
felt and i feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was In the
left side OF the bowels, over the groin. write this
TO you for the benefit Of Others You can publish
II II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
I'D D. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JAcKso
SWEENEY & JACKSON,

& TToRNEYs AND CoUNsELLoRs AT LAW
y oIhee-Cor. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock isl
aud, Illinois. li-1ed1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
That "Baby."

Following are some of the enconiums Of
the press in regard to Baby" conceded
to be the most popular comedy of the day.
1t is almost needless to prophecy that Q
dramatic venture so successfully and sc
gracefully launched into public favor. il
bound for long and continuous voyage
wbish will doubtless ouly be interrupted
by Mr.. Abby's engagements for other
attractions, with which the second regular
season under his able MANAGEMENT vii
commence early in the Fal--N 7. Ssas
day Times, july %.
The play of Baby" presents series d
mistakes and INVESTIGATIONS, all mos
laughable and full of unlocked for sur
prises.
The second act is intensely farcical arc
is productive of boisterous mirth.-N 7
Clipper july %.
Ii is as funny as Forbidden Fruit. anc
more dashing than Our Boarding House
Jeooish Messenger, Jnly D.
Reserved seats at Dow & Darts ha
,t,rA & 80 He
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
THOMAS YATES.

is PREPARED TO DO PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
branches also Gas and Steam Fitting.
Cali aud have estimates made before orderingyour
work aoEe by other parties
THOMAS iATfs, lLeyee Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infaliible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseuess, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Gladly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The best reform in domestic life is with
out doubt the introduction of DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup. Where it is known no more
laudanum is given to the Babies. 1t sells
for % cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
BUSINESS CARDS.
John 3 HAwLEY

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n once IN Bengston's Block. Illinois St., Rock /
and. Illinois. 3-13d&W6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Losses Paid in IS Years,

Printing. Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed. IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The Victoria has taken the first pre-
MUM at the Dubuque. Des Moines and
ST. Paul fairs as the best soft coal self
feeder. For sale at David Don's. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
VIM. +. Zimmerman.

DRAcTICAL PIANO TUNER AND REGULA
ter. Leave orders with John Zimmerman
Piano Manufacturer, 100 Main St., near First Ma
tional Bank. Davenport, lows
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
CIETYav5rs

Little John" five cent Havana cigar,
at Billy Wilson's cigar store. Try one. =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
NJ. M. CORBETT.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN.
n Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects Office and Avenue, Ord door east of
Bengstons Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
LUcIAN ADAMS.

A ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
q Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block, Rock Island
IL. Have complete set of Books Of Abstracts Of
little OF Lands in Rock Island County.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
KENwoRTE7 6 BEARps1EY

1 AW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
\ Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy JAS, NJ. Boards
ey. 10la9dRwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Kdney and Bladder Complaints.

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, StOppRge of Water, Incuntinuance of Urine
Brghts disease, Albuminuria, and IN all cases
where there brickdust deposits or the water is
thick cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk, there is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there Is pricking, burn
Ing sensation when passing water and Pain in the
Small of the Back and along the LOins
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
rntarnnl Ravsnus Rsceipts.
Will Not Live.

+s---s. ISstOd
j. NJ. BEABDsLEY,
Dep. U. S. Collector.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-03-24

men were killed. ..... The porter OF tho New
York stationary house OF lviSOn, liakcman,
Taylor 4 Co., for tho past year has been steal
ing large quantities Of tho steel pens the firm
manufacture, and doing good business with
tlealGrA Hehad bought house and was rapidly
accommodating money when arrested. ....Oa tho
retirement Of Justice David Davis from The
bench OF the supreme court, letters OF yreSrut
AID compliment passed between himself and the
other members Of tic board SO. Michael Mtr-
rinlAn, OF lIock Greek Center, Iud., who had
iukt arrived home from lunatic asylum. shot
and fatally wounded his eightcctl-ycAr-old ron
and also shot his sixtCcn-yCar-old EOn itificting
\ wound which will undoubtedly prove mortal.
Tho insane man then blew out his own brains
The contestants Of the Vanderbilt will
Withdrew their opposition when tho case was
called before the surrogate ...... The Colorado
potato bug has been discovered in live COLI
tliiiUn at Bremen, having been carried there in
American goods. Efforts are being made to OK
terminate the posts. .....A 1ve-story iron build
ing in Franklin street, New York, occupied by
bullock, J. D. Locke and number OF other
dealers In dry goods, was completely burned.
The losses aggregated sl4O,0O0, on which there
was partial insurance 80. Smith ". Dancer,
nj Ohio. IA to contest tho will nj bis lato niece,
Mary, who recently died In New York, leaving
nearly a million dsllarS to charity. a.. Pcaco
has been concluded between tho TraNsvaal IT
public and SceocUcni, tho native African chief,
the latter agreeing to pay al indemnity Of two
thousand cattle aud acknowledge himself sub
lect OF thu TrAnsvaAl republic.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-03-24

..,d;,;or position and effectiveness Of
. Jss e. scryice made TO. The Clark Thread
THE CLARK THREAD COMPANY RELlrr
~" % Q SOCIETY.
One Of The best be and moat beneficial Of
carnations which constitutes part Of The
system and care, Of the CLARK Thread Com
many for their employees, is the Relief So
CC;s,y. II was organized January 22d, 1870,
for lie. purpose d providing . fund for the
tsi;efi Ks those who might, by accident or
.s;cLnssS be incapacitated from sustaining
themselves, RAll.tkc employees OF the con-
many must be members Of the society; and
Zach receives assistance when needed, from
The fund according TO the amount paid in,
,Sl,icb must be At least one cent per week,
In, M ore is permitted to pay in on amount
wb;ch5 would draw, in case Of isicknesS,
more than Ehalf their average, weekly
wages WAGE Every cent paid indraws, seventy
~ cents per, week. The Clark Thread
COMPANY contributes Eve dollars per week
10 he fund without. cessation, but all Others
rease their contributions when the unex-
nended balance in the treasury reaches tif-
,"on hundred dollars. When the fund is
reduced to seven hundred dollars, payments
are renewed The payments into the treas-
nry average about nine months in the year.
i've hone TINT this humane and systematic
organization may find many imltatoE
among the manufacturers OF Newark and
throughout the county; who read this arti-
sIc! The company pays interest at seven
T,N cent on the money in'the treasury, h.
si,les their 1--WE dollars per week into The fund.
Since It's organization one thousand three
hundred and uinety-seven members have
been relieved, and twcnty'ionr deaths have
occurred in the society. The reason that
tic receipts for 1874 and 1876 arc less than
ms,,.i Is because the iund'ha reached the
maximum Of: 81 500, and payments were
stopped. The following very interesting
toble shows the amount received and paid
out from 1870 to 1876 inclusive: .,,.sJ