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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Do they Think the People are Foolsq


We understand that some Of the alder
men who voted against making provisions
for paying the bonds Of the city, say they
ARE afraid the people will not vote fer
funding the debt if they do such thing,
This is only the excuse of Hartizans or
demagogues, and unworthy of an alder.
man. They were elected to carry out the
law and not to vote for political capital or
to enable any Of their number to work up
capital on which to run for mayor at the
next election. OF course ne one can tell
how the people will vote on the proposition,
on the 2lst of August, to fund the city debt.
The presumption is that the people under
stand the situation and are as competent
judges of the proposition financially as the
average alderman of the present council;
and, judging from the financial manage.
ment of the city, the average alderman
this year who votes against some plan Of
paying the bonds will not pass into history
as great fnancier. Another of these
eminent aldermen says. to prepare to pay
bonds, would make the matter SO compli-
Gated that the people would not understand
it" Great heavensl What a responsibility
rests upon those who furnish brains for
their constituents. It is always compli.
Gated matter to pay your debts, and
Especially when you are bankrupt, but
most people understand the importance Of
preparing to pay before the debts are due.
1t was for this avowed purpose that our
present Mayor was elected without oppo-
sition. This the average alderman forgets
when he opposes anything and everything,
whether right or wrong, THAT Alderman
Lundy introduces or fayors in the council.
For the sake of argument. grant that the
people are fools and that all the financial
ability, legal acumen and wisdom of politi.
cal economy, is condensed into the average
alderman. Should he not then exercise
these great gifts independently of whether
the people will understand his action OF
not2 If they believe, as he does, that al
these gifts OF genius have found perma
9ent abiding place in his great brain, they
will, of course, vote as he tells them. This
makes simple proposition, will the aver.
age aldermen vote to fund the debt? Ii
the average alderman 10 favor of paying
the bonds when they become due? Does
the average alderman know the organic
law of the city by which he should be gov
erned? Does the average alderman wish
to delay action till the bonds are issued
and leave deficiency of nearly FIVE thous
and dollars to be made up by excessive
taxation by some succeeding council? L
the average alderman repudiator? o
{ does the average alderman want to b.
payor next year?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Grand Opening of the Gait House
Sterling.

On Tuesday evening, the 2lst inst, the
magnificent new hotel at Sterling, the Gait
House, will be opened by grand reception,
banquet and ball. The affair is under the
auspices of the leading citizens of Sterling,
who wish to manifest their appreciation of
the enterprise of Mr. Thomas A. Gait, the
builder, and Mr.. F. Fl. Gray, the lessee
formerly of the Revere House, Chicago.
The hotel is of brick, four stories above
the basement, is 100 by l2O feet on the
ground. has been nearly two years in
building, and cost about $4,000.
The Governor, and other state officials,
with prominent men from all cities in the
northwest, are expected to be present at the
banquet, and the 2lst will no doubt be a
big day for Sterling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

A SURE THTNG.-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. l are warranted to cure
the Gonnorhea, elect, Chordee, Structures,
disease of the 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,
So per bottle; Injection, ST. per bottle.
Sent everywhere by EXPRESS. DR.. 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 In
St. Louis. Write or call For sale by all
druggists, It's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Good Riding.

The citizens of st. Paul were on August
5. treated to great novelty, a man named
DeWolf riding forty miles inside of two
hours at their driving park. He used ten
horses, riding each one four miles. To
render the feat still more surprising he
rode the last mile without either saddle or
bride. Old horsemen were more sur
prised than any one else, and a few Of
them who were confident enough to back
up tier opinions with greenbacks dropped
a few on the result. The attendance was
Unexpectedly large, and while the running
was 10 progress there was a good deal o.
excitement,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
The Harper House Saloon.

The proprietors of the Harper House
saloon are determined to make it the
leading resort Of the three cities and have
recently expended nearly $500 in reftting,
furnishing, etc., which makes it second to
no other saloon this side of Chicago. The
billiard tables have been covered with new
cloth, new cues and balls have been pur-
chased, and the furniture newly upholstered
throughout. The walls have been hand
somely papered and the ceilings ar
tisticalIy frescoed by Gus Miller, while the
bar, fixtures. etc., have been elegantly re-
fitted. Knickerbocker & West, the prop
rietors, are men of experience 10 this line
Of business. and in addition to Mick" we
see the smiling countenance of Geo. Jewett,
late of the Burtis House officiating behind
the bar. In a word it is first class and
elegantly arranged saloon and under its
present management cannot fail to receive
the share of patronage, the efforts of its
proprietors deserve.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

A VALUABLE MEDICINE. in
various forms has for many years been one
OF the chief articles in the Materia Medica
for the treatment of certain diseases.
among which are chiefly those affecting
the urinary, digestive, and cireulatory or
gans. The difficulty that was long ex-
perienced in obtaining preparation al
this valuable drug that could always be
relied upon for uniformity in strength and
absolute purity led to the introduction OF
Helmbold 9 Extract of Buchu, which for
tho last quarter OF century has been ex-
tensively used both by physicians and in
house and family practice, and with very
gratifying success. This medicine, like
every other valuable thing, has been imi.
tated, and those who have use for it will
DO well to see that the obtain tho genuine
"Heimbold Buchu." the only pure and
reliable preparation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

PAZZoNI's Chemical Balm Hair Restor.
alive. To preserve and beautity 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 bat. 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, 1877-08-14
Personal.

Fred. Weyerhauser, president of the
Mississippi Logging Co., left for above
this morning TO look after the interests Of
that company 10 the logging suits in the
United States court.
Sam. Porter, county treasurer, l.. +.
Harson, recorder, and Phil. Mitchell,
cashier of Mitchell & Lynde's bank, leave
this evening for the wild prairies west Of
Des Moines, to coax the festive chicken
near enough to be shot. They have ar
unusual supply of bread among their sup
plies They have three loaves, They vii
be absent about week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
DR.. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteess, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purity, cleanse and strength
Gu Railways Pills, for the cure OF all disorders OF
the stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases Headache, Constipation, Costive-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal Viscera. Warranted
20 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals or deeteriOus drugs
~ observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders OF the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullnesa of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity OF the Stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
IN the stomach Sour Erupuons Sinking or Fintfer-
lngs In the Pit of the Stomach Swimming 81 the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterinps
at the Heart, Choking SufOcnting Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency Of Perspiration Yellowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
A 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-stamp to RADwAYi& CO., No q
Warren 81, New York. Information worth thou
ands wiz be sant You.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
The Eight Wonders of the World.

The seven wonders are known to many, the
The Temple Of Diana at Ephssus.
eighth is that the vile adulterated stuff called corn
The Colossus Of Ehedss.
starch and gloss starch made by the antique pre-
The Statue Of Jupiter Olympus o. Ealiearnassus.
cess OF rotting the grain for two weeks, and then
The Phares at Alexandria.
restoring the Eputrid stuff with poisonous chem
The Pyramids Of Egypt.
icals, such potash and quicklime, and called
The Walls, Temples and Hanging Gardens Of Hatylon
wholesome food, has been used by the public
The Nausolsun-erseted By Arsemisa-to Kausoleus.
so long and considered standard goods.
= The only reason, of course, is that nothing bet
FER was offered or known; but new the Chicago
Starch Works produce article (by new and
improved process without rotting the grain) which
is pure, wholesome and nutritious food has all the
sweetness and fragrance OF the corn and is not in
jurious; and the snow-white gloss for laundry pur-
poses is as much superior In strength and smooth
ness as the sun is to a candle. 1t takes one-ffth
less and costs no more than the common articles
called gloss and corn starch.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

IT Is GENERALLY ADMITTED THAT THERE
cannot be anything more exquisltely deli
cate for pertaining the handkerchief than
MURRY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER,
but its great and distinctive property is its
adaptability to the uses of the bath. It is
the only perfume that we know of EsPEC-
IAI.LY AND PARTICULARLY suited to use
in this way; the power it has of impartlng
to the waters of the bath great soothing,
refreshing and invigorsting effects; is
peculiar to itself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Another Letter from Mrs. Q. Krapf:

AUGUST IS, 1875.
On. RADwAY-Kind Sir: take the liberty to ad-
dress you again. My health IL greatly improved
by the use OF your medicines Three OF the tumors
are entirely gone, and the fourth Is nearly go.
Dropsy Is gone, health still improving, and my
weight decreasing evry fast. i have had great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder
ful cure your medicine has done for me, one from
ohio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite a number from this place. Yours with re-
ypect, MRS. q. KRAPF.
We are well acquainted with Mrs. Krapf. She is
an estlmable 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 tumors. We have heard Of
some wonderful cures effected by 1t. Yours re-
specially, EBERBACH q co.
Ann Afbor. Mich, Aug IS. 1s7b.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Accident.

A little three year cid girl of John Quinn,
was somewhat bruised about the right hip
and back to day. by being run over. or
grazed by the wheels of the Harper House
bus, DR.. Craig was called who pronounced
the injuries as not serious. He does not
think the child was run over, but only
grazed. Unless the child is injured inter.
nally, which is not known yet, she will
soon recover.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
New Malt House.

Mr.. VIM. Doyle is having large brick
malt house put up on the corner of Second
avenue and 23d street, McCarty &
Rafferty, are doing the stone work. and
Patrick Kennedy has the contract for the
brick work. Che house will be provided
with every convenience for the making and
handling of malt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

PLEASE TO INQUIRE and you will find
that GLENNs SULPHUR Soar is held in
the highest esteem, both by the people and
the medical profession, as remedy for skin
diseases and blemishes. Sold by all Drug
gists. HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER Dye,
Black or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

AN AGE OF CoNIPETITIoN.--Int this day of
he world competition is active in the ex-
IRENE. But in the long run it's the best
which wins the prize of public preference
in spite Of all the deceits used to bolster up
weak articles. For this reason DooLEY' s
YEAST POWDER is recognized as the high
est possible achievement in baking powder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
PKIUE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

Ann, ARBOR, Mich, April 80, 1870.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
ResOlyent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year FOR ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which 'he mos semlnent physicians OF
our Medical COllei pronounced incurable.
They were like lots a tree. When was sit
ting In chair they hung almost TO the floor, and
my weight was 215 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now II Is 40 pounds, but they
not all gone yet have taken twenty -four bot
tiles OF ResOlyent, nine OF Relief and twenty-four
boxes OF Pills l get the medicine from g. Gren-
will. Please send me your book "False and True"
MRS q KRAPE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Removal.

j. w. Stark, dentist, has removed, fitted
and furnished new rooms. three doors west
of Rock Island National Bank, I'd avenue,
tGayford's new block, where he will be
pleased to see his old customers and as
many new ones as choose to favor bin with
a call, diff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

H. c. Wivill & Co., will commence Aug.
the 18th, Saturday, to sell their entire stock
of dry goods, notions, csssimeres, &c., at
prime cost, and will continue to sell at cost,
for cash only, until Sept. 10th, in order to
make room for fall goods Every thing
will be sold at cost but only when the cash
is paid. We invite every person to make
ali the purchases they can during this time
and save money. 9d6tw2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

II have used DIR. Simmons Liver Regu-
lator myself aud in my family for years,
and pronounce it one of the most satisfac-
tory medicines that can be used. Nothing
would induce me to be without it, and re-
commend all my friends, if they want to
secure health, to always keep it on hand.
'R. L. Mort, Columbus, Ca"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
The Teeth of pYspeptics.

Acidity Of the stomach will destroy the
strongest teeth, unlessit effects be counter
acted with Sozodont. This pure vegetable
antacid and disinfectant protects the denta
surfaces by removing every impurity that
adheres to them, and preventing the
formation of tartar.
A wretched mistakel Not to buy
Standings Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

EVERY LADY IN Rock ISLAND tshould
have a bottle of Lodilles Headache
specific for it not only cures but prevents
headache coming on, Costs but fifty cents.
Call on John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Good EnOuqh for the Athletios.

The game between the Sylvans. of Mo
line, and the Athletics, Of this city, on the
hop field ground, yesterday afternoon, re-
suited in defeat of the former by score
of 80 to 4. The individual score of each
r,lnrrn.. L. n foIlnunn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infalible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. eddy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

The boy stood by the stable door
And watched the pensive mule;
A thoughtful attitude it wore,
An air serenely cool.
That 10y approached its hinder end
Let fall the plying tears:
Hes gone to meet his brother and
Hrs age was seven years"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
The WaathAr--To-nax.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. Gee above zero IL 75o above zert
9A.M, 65o SP.A. 74o
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

Suffering will exhibit its presence by the
cries of the baby. and should be removed
by the promptsuse of that highly recon-
mended remedy DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup.
Its free from Morphia. Price Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

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, 1877-08-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
Lightning,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Timor Of IL Years Grol0th Cured b.
Radtodvs Resident.

BEVERLY, Mass July IS, 1869.
Dir. RAILWAY: have had Ovarian THmor in the
ovaries and bowels. Ali the doctors said "there
was no help for it, l tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. / saw your
Resolvent, and thought wOulu try It; Int had no
faith In II, because had suffered for twelve years
/ took six bottles Of the Resovent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
licf aud there Is not sign OF tumOr 10 be seen
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side OF the bowels, the groin. write this
20 you for the benefit OF others. You can publish
An Nm chnnae. HANNAH z. KNAPP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

4 INV OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
UUA ! FREEl Something New! Only
one Agent in town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
as Wv. BISHOP
129West Madison street, CHICAGO
Refer 10 the Editor Of ACES
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

Thistles require radical treatment to re-
move them, and so do Boils and Pimples.
DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture is radical blood
searcher, curing all skin eruptions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14

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, 1877-08-14
RidHeU and Bladder COMPLAINTS,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes
Dropsy StDDpage of Water, Incontinuance of Urine
Brghts disease, Albuminurla, and In all cases
where there brick-dust deposits the water is
thick cloudy mixed with substances like the white
OF egg, threads like white silk, or there s a
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, 1877-08-14
The Great Blood Purifier.

Every Drop Of the SARSAPARILLIAN RESOL-
VENT communicates through the Blood, Sweat,
Urine, and other fluids and juices OF the system the
Nigor Of Life, for Il repairs the wastes OF the body
with new aud sound material. Scrofula, Syphilis,
Consumption, Glandular Diseases, Ulcers in the
Throat, Mouth, Tumors, Nodes IN the Glands and
other parts Of the system, Sore Eyes, Strumorous
Discharges from the Ears, and the worst forms Of
Skin Diseases, Eruptions, Fever Sores Scald Head,
Ring Worm, Salt kheum, Erysipel9s, Acne, Black
spots, Worms in the Flesh, TumOrs, Cancer in the
Womb, aud all Weakening and Painful Discharges,
Night swcats, Loss Of Sperm and all Wastes OF the
Life Principle, within the curative range of this
wonder Of Modern Chemistry, and few days use
will Prove TO any person using II for either Of these
iorms OF disease its potent power to cure them.
II the patient, daily becoming reduced by the
wastes aud decomposition that are continually pro-
crossing succeeds in Rrresting these wastes, and
repairs the same with new material made from
healthy blOOd-And this the SARSAPARILLIAN
will and does eecure-a cure is certain; for when
once this remedy commences Its work of puriica
ton, and succeeds in diminishing the loss OF wastes
it, repairs will be rapid and every day the patient
will feel himself growing better and stronger, the
food digesting better appetite improving, and flesh
and weight increasing.
Not only does the SARsAPARfLIIAN REsoLvEE1
excel all remedial agents In the Cure of Lhronic
SCrOfulOus, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, bu
il il the only positive cure for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
Railways Ready Relief
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not a remedial agent In the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid yellow and other feyers aided by
Railways Pills. 80 quick as Railways Ready Relief.
Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-14
HEALTH BEAUTY !
OR. RAILWAYS
SsrSapariIlian ReSOIvent

Has made the most astonishing Cures quick,
80 rapid are the changes OF the body undergOes
under the influence OF this truly wonderful med
icine that
Every Day an Increase Of Flesh and
Weight is Seen and Felt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-11
SPARE THE HORSE.
o. teamster spare that horse,
How hard he tries to go:

o, teamster spare that horse,
How hard he tries to go;
There's load enough for two,
Don't strike another blow.
Give him a helping hand,
Or ease the load, pray,
And he your kindness will =
A thousand fold repay. SO
How patiently he tolls,
All through the heat..and cold,
A faithful servant still,
Though wearied, worn and Old.
Poor. dumb, unconscious brute!
And yet he seems to know, E
Caressing oft the hand,
That deals the cruel blow.
What an imploring look,
And what knowing eye,
And yet without the power
To utter cen a cry.
See how he writhes and shakes,
While smarting with the pain,
Oh, cruel driver, pause!
DON'T strike the brute again.
Humanity, at last,
Brought to sense of shame,
Will punish those who give
Unnecessary pain.
Oh, driver, spare the horse,
How hard he tries to go;
There's load enough for two,
Don't strike another blow.