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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Funding the City Debt.

Tonight the city council is to meet to
act on the funding ordinance. The Union
says:
THE sole opposition to the ordinance,
if it may be termed opposition where ev-
cry alderman processes to be In favor of
the measure, appears to have been on
doubt of the legality of the step, based on
the constitutional provision limiting NUM-
cipal Indebtedness to FIVE per cent Of the
assessed value of the property. If this
were creating debt this objection would
be we'll taken, but in simply changing the
form of debt already existing it has no
force whatever"
A debt debarred by the statute of limi-
tations acquires new validity by new
promise TO pay. Whether new promise
or another form of promise to pay an lille
gal debt gives additional strength to the
claim is a matter which our aldermen
should determine.
In our opinion it would be preferable. il
the sale Of any bond is authorized, to au-
thorize only domestic bonds, T. e. bonds in
which or 10 per cent annually of the
principal shall be included in the interest
coupons, so that when the last coupon
shall be cut off, the debt will be paid
This would be better than to collect the
amount annually and keep it as a sinking
fund, provided the bonds can be sold a
par. If not, the people must pay The
amount in annual taxes and lose the in
terest on the sinking fund unless loaned
and then run the risk of losing the none,
loaned.
At any rate, the ordinance should pro
vide that no portion of the bonds shall b
sold for less than par. Even at that Their
is a speculation of to per cent for some
body, as there is plenty of money in Ne,
\ ork waiting to pay a premium for an
good city bonds on long time.
And the ordinance should also provid
that no portion Of the money receives
, from the sale of the bonds shall be used t
pay any Indebtedness not first ascertaine
by good legal authority to be lawfu
: debt.
The ordinance presented by Mayor But
Ter, or the city attorney, or somebody
proposes to issue bonds to the amount c
, $4,000, $4,000 payable in twelve years
$4,000 in seventeen years, $4,000 i
twenty-five years and $4,000 in twenty
seven years, the bonds to be for ST. 90
each, bearing interest at 7 per cent, paya
bic semi annually at the First Nations
: Bank of New York, each bond to have il
S terest coupons attached. This Is uncon
!. stjtuttonat to begin aoith. The ccnstitr
ton Of this state. Art. TX, Sec. II, forbid
the issue of bonds for longer term tina
t 20 years. 1t reads as follows
ANY county, city, school district, c
other municipal corporation, mourning an
g Indebtedness as aforesaid, shall befor,
=, or at the time OF doing so, provide for til
collection of a direct annual tax suffcier
to pay the interest on such debt, as it fall
due, and also to pay and discharge th
s principal thereof within 20 years from tn
e time Of contracting the same.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Maj. Lloyd G. Harris, of ST. Louis, is
at the Harper House.
Mr.. Harper is still kept in his room with
his cold and lung difficulty, but is improv-
ing.
MIR Joseph GaskelI is again confined to
his room by sickness. He will probably
be out in few days.
Hon. Rufus NJ. GreneIl and Hon. ]. T.
Browning have also returned home, the
legislature having adjourned until Febru-
airy 1st.
Maj j. NJ. Beardsley and NJ. 7. Wiser
returned this morning from Springfield,
having failed in their enterprise-i. e. to
elect Johnny Logan Z. S. senator. They
bear their disappointment with meek
ness
Lieut.. Charles Shaler Fifth Artillery
L, S. A. and family are in town, stopping
at Mr. P. L. MitchelI's. Mrs, Shaler is q
daughter of Mr.. Mitchell, Lieut.. Shalel
is one of the teachers at the West Point
Military Academy, and has been since he
| left Rock island Arsenal Besides his
duties as teacher, in gunnery, he is en-
gagged with Major Alfred Mordecai, of the
Engineer Corps, I. s. A, preparing fol-
publication a work on Ordnance and Gun
merry, to be used as a text book at the q
S. Military Academy. He will leave fol
West Point some time next week,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Living Statues. To.niont

We CHIP the following from the Des
Moines press:
The famous New York Living Art
Statue Troupe appeared to an audience
numbering over eleven hundred, composed
entirely Of men. This entertainment is
entirely different from the can-can. perhaps
more indecent IN one sense, and then again
more artistic. But nevertheless the en-
tertainment proved the creates sensation
ever in Des Moines, as it has done else
where
The above troupe appear at Darts Hall
to night aud no doubt will attract jam.
med house, as the troupe is composed
entirely Of women.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Additional Tx COLLECTORS, Ronda.

Coe township-Robert Garnett, 10 the
sum of $l5,575. Sureties: William
Garnett and George Allen.
Canoe Greek township-James Dillon.
10 the sum of 1924. Sureties:
ID. NJ Martin. Jereem d. Hauberg and
Calvin Goodrich.
Edgington township-Wm. A. Hub
bard, in the sum of$l4,608. Sureties:
John and r. /. Hubbard.
Drury township-John L. Wray, in the
sum of $l2. $50. Sureties: A. j. Sewer
Joel b. Hampton and A. Drugg
This completes the list of bonds flee
and published except the bond from
Black Hawk, which, for some reason ha.
not yet been fled.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

THE GRAND UNION HOTEL OF New
YORK opposite Gtaud Central Depot,
is one Of the most popular of tie New
York city first class hotels 1t is so con-
veniently located 10 the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense of carriage and
baggage expressage is saved its guests.
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York, will do we'll to give
the Grand Union a trial. The Grand
Union supplies every advantage offorded
by first class hotel, while the rates o.
charges are moderate, being suited to the
stringency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
a Boarding House Thief.

On the 10th inst, young man named
James Willis, boarder at Mrs. Charlotte
PUNK boarding house, on Third avenue,
stole an overcoat, valued at $40, pair of
gloves worth $3.50 and a silk handkerchief
worth ST from Michael Radican, a fellow
boarder, and he then went to Davenport,
leaving dress coat in place of the over
coat. Complaint was made to the police
and to day he returned to this city ano
was arrested by Marshal Halves, who took
him before Justice Pinkley, Owing to The
illness Of Mr.. Radican the examination
could not take place to day, and Willis
was accordinly held undor 5000 bonds fol
his appearance at the examination.
Besides this there are several othe
charges of like nature, both in this CITY
and Davenport, which will probably b,
brought against him.
Failing to give security he was sent t.
Jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

.CLERGYMEN AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS. -
There is no doubt that clergymen and ora
tors, while speaking, would derive great
benefit from pertaining their handker-
chiefs with DR.. Price Floral Riches, as
its fragrance excites the mind to vigorous
action { and is gratefully refreshing.
Sufficient of its exhilarating proprietors
would be inhaled by occasionally wiping
the face with the handkerchief. For fresh.
hOwery odor, no other cologne or toilet
water can compare with it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
NOTES HERE AND THERE
Splendid weather.

Splendid weather.
City council meeting tonight.
Dancing school in Liberty Hall to-
night
The stage of the river is about 410
above low water mark.
Only II arrests so far this month";
a very dull month for the police.
Our fellow citizens of African descent
gave pleasant dance in Liberty Hall last
evening.
"A communication from Superintend-
ent Cramer has been received, bat toe
late for to-day.
The Union didn't consider the cleo
ton of Judge DAYS. to the i. S. senate
from Illinois worth head line
Division Co., Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, will give their seventh
annual ball at the Harper House on Thurs.
day, Feb. %.
During the discussion as to the purity
Of the river water Dave Comer says he
will furnish clear channel ice to all person:
who will leave their orders at Krell's OF
Buford 4 Taylor's.
S II. Hurto's grocery store, corner OF
Third and Perry streets, over the river
was burglarized of goods and cash to thu
amount of about $40 on Thursday morn
ing, about $50 o'clock
After four days trial the VeIie
Brown replevin case was given to the jury
this afternoon, and after an absence Q
20 minutes a verdict was returned il
favor Of Mrs. Brown. The case has beer
appealed to the circuit court.
Among the marriage licenses issued
will be noticed one for the marriage Of one
of Goes brightest and best girls-Mis
Belle Saddoris, daughter of Henry Sad
doris, ESQ. THE ARGUS extends heart,
congratulations to the happy couple.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
The Burns Anniversary in Davenport

The Burns Club,of Davenport, held their
nineteenth annual festival at Lahrman's |
hall in that city, Thursday evening, in |
honor of Scotland's favorite bard. The
attendance was large, including several
from this city aud Milan. Noticeable
| among the managers we're the old -timers
who for nineteen years have met around
the banquet to renew the memory Of the
land cakes and bonnie lasses and to take
the hand and taste the great haggis for
''auld lang sine," The supper, the music
by Cameron, and the dancing by elegantly
dressed ladies. were all a success. So
also were the toasts and the responses.
Perhaps at no former celebration has the
society been more favored than on last
evening The response by Hon. j. W.
Green was beautiful production full of
sentiment romance and history and was
delivered in a mastery manner. Captain
Crawford, although a Democrat. handled
his subject with skill and ability and in
such way as to divest it of politics
Mayor Rose, as usual, was modest and
reflected honor upon the body he repre-
scented. These, together with the res
ponses by Marshal Jennings and the
toast master were the efforts of the even
ing. The following is full list of the
toasts and respondents.
At o'clock, after the dinner was over,
F, the president of tie club, Mr.. Robert
? Munro, made neat speech about The
Day We Celebrate, Hon. John W, Green
spoke to the sentiment, THE Poets and
; Poetry of Scotland" Capt. j. A Craw-
e ford to The President of the United
e States:" DIR. Wright to THE Queen Of
Great Britain and Ireland" Mayor Rose
to "The Mayor aud Council of Daven-
port" Ed. Jennings to America, the
y Land of our Adoption" J. s, Drake, Of
THE ARGUS, to The Press" John Craig
. to The Ladies'" R. W. Smith to Our
Sister Societies." j. L. Smith to THE
q Officers and Members of the Burns Club;
o I. Schooly to The Town and Trade OF
d Davenport. t."
il The club has never been in more
hourishing condition or more certain Of
J. greater usefulness, 1t has been inoorpor-
:, ated under state law and numbers among
# its members, some of the most honoreG
), and respected citizens of Davenport. The
n standard of membership has been raised
= and all of the discordant elements har
o monized, With new aims,a renewed yea
l. on the part of those whose heads are bein;
al touched with the silver of time but whose
J. hearts are as young and memories a
J. bright as the heatherbel of their nativ,
/ land, the Burns Club celebrations viii
Is ever be the one bright spot of all the year
u Such is the wish of THE ARGUS for al
those old-timers with whom it has met s.
" many times.
y During the evening congratulatary des
:, patches were exchanged with the two sis
y ter societies in Coal Valley.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

A lady writes US: 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 tn; &c
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 daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
Castoria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. Fol-
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms OF
Constipation, for young or oldA there is
nothing in existence like it, It's certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Mere glitter and lip service deceive for
awhile, but in the long run fail in their in
Auence People learn to see beneath the
seeming. But B. T. Rabbits Toilet
Soap is precisely what it claims to be, the
purest and sweetest of toilet soaps, jnval
liable in the nursery, and consequently
the best article for children Of a larger
growth "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
NERVOUS DERIrsTv.

a depressed, irritable state OF MINIS
weaks nervous, exhausted Feline
mo energy or animation; / eonfuaes
head, weak memory. often with d.
bilitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental oyeTwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS,
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No, rs.
1t tones up the system arrests dsscha >eN disnels
the mental gloom and despondene. snu reinva-
mates the entire system. It is peaectly harm.
less and always efficient. Y Price S. for PACKAGE
OF i've boxes and a large e. vial of powder. which
Is important in old serious cases; or 81 per single
oo&' Sold by ALL Druggists, or sent by mai
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS,
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MssOCINE 20
No. 662 BRoADwAY, II. Y.
@-Sse large adyertisema
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

The CoIonnade Hotel Philadelphia, Pa,
endorsed by eminent and distinguished
visitors as model establishment, will be
an exception hereafter to the general
complaint of high prices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENEss.
All suffering from Irritation of the
Throat and Hoarsness will be agreeably
surprised at the almost immediate relief
afforded by the use of "Bro,on's Bronchial
TOcheS."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

The Grand Central Hotel New York not
withstanding its unsurpassed location and
elegence Of appointment, to meet the views
of the travelling public, has reduced its
rates from $500 to $3.50 and $500 per
day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

CAKED BREASTS. rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone
aud muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimeutis for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses and animals
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
AIarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
6I7mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

The Victoria is the handsomest sell
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as bare
coal. Parties in want of the best stove cal
and see it at David Don's. l3!tf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Ischarmingly perfumed, AID
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
MERITS OF THE MEDICINE

itself, and not by any pnfng extensive adveris-
ing. The many thousands who have used it will
bear testimony to the truth of this statement.
Manufactured only by JOHN L. THOMPSON.
SONS & CO, Troy, New York. The manufacture
OF the Bridgeport Eye Water has been discon-
tinued. Price. % cents.
Sold by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

New RULING MACHINE at The ARGUS
BINDRRY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Your Taxes are Due.

II. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
township, has opened an Office in Killers
block, over American Express Office, The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. tt.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
IA N. 105 above zero 10 N, 25o above zero
"a. Nj, 1876 =" " 3P.M. $50 "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

The wise man endeavors to gain the
good will of everybody; he is, however,
not invulnerable to hate He hates those
who delight in pointing out the weakness
of others; those who condemn those in
high places without knowing the motives
by which they are actuated, and those
who, in their blind obstinancy, refuse to
see that there is no soap in the market &c
be compared with B. T. Rabbits Best
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
CITY.
HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
the levee.

Them's our sentiments-our druggists
saw that DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Cough or Cold is the speedy and certain
cure of the day, we know it's good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor The man
ufacturers of Freligh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, aud thousands of
former sufferers from Rheumatism, Neur-
algia and kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

We will give $500 to any one that will
produce handsomers set of stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Dons. 1l-13dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
MOLINE WANTS SOME OF OUR
WATER. BOARDS WATER.
But DR.. Gregg Treats Them With
Scorn, and Abuses Their Rep
resentative.

MOLINE, Jan. 23d, 1877.
My DEAR Doctor GREGG:-Allow me
to congratulate you, that you have so far
escaped the Rock Island epidemic. For
sake water entirely, My Dear Doctor, es-
pecially the kind furnished by the Rock
Island water board. 1t is good to wash in,
occasionally provided it is we'll filtered,
but, ''for the love of the Lord" observes
my friend Reid, TASK him to abstain for at
least a month, as we cannot possibly
spare time to attend your funeral this cold
weather, We know you are too much Of a
Hebrew to engage in the pork business,
therefore there is no caution needed on
that score.
We have a couple of constipated parties
here. Could you oblige us by sending up
bottle, that we may try its magical eff
tectsI Yours, NORRIS.
7. S.-Don't forget to swear off at once,
DR.. GREGG sHOCKINGLY ABUSIVE REPLY
MY funeral" Why, Morris, | tell you
what | am going to dol am going to
| drink a quart of Rock Island hydrant
| Holly Water Works water straight every
day for a month, from John Bengston S
| fasset, that is, the fasset in the rear of his
store, and then | will live, you goose, to
eat the gander that fattens on the grass
that grows on your grave. You infnites
imal part of Gods creation, you Bacteria,
you Bactlna, whatever that is, you Zoo
phlte, you primordial Germ, our Rock
island microscopes, 500 horse power
could not detect you among surrounding
atoms. You left your country for your
country's good!" No. they sent you
! Where, and oh where. did the Peeler catch ou
| swain?
tie caught him snatching bodies back of old Drur!
Lane
! And its off TIL America pom nv sowl they sweep
him clane.
What, and oh what, will they do with Morri
there.
They'll make of him a drug man, or may be Lor,
Mayor,
And, oh, he's the boy that will suit them to hair
Morris intended to abuse you-but
won on account of your relations.
?. GREGG.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
Keys Lost.

A bunch of trunk keys A suitable re-
ward will be paid for them at the St. L.,
r. |. & G.. railroad office.
26d2t n. J. T. DANA.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
er, acknowledged by all to be the best, at
David Don's, No. l,6l7 Ills. at, l3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
CannDhOrinei

IL the most effectual remedy sold, Is luxury TO
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing DIOR. 1t will imme
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelied Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
BuDtOns and Chilblains, Eruptions Of the Skin,
Pain In Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Drnggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26


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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

One of our most estimabIe citizens
may be thankful for the introduction Of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, for its timely use
has saved his life.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26
THON1PSON'S
= Y e W a FER!

This well-kpown and thoroughly efficient Rene
dy for Diseases of the Eyes has acquired q world
wide reputation dnring the past eighty odd year
and it is a remarkable fact that this reputation ha
heen sustained simnly by the
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

ANTHRACITE Coal, all sizes, the bright
est and cleancst in the market, for sale by
+. 6. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-26

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If