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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
John z. Tracy

The Boston Advertiser gives the follow
ing interesting sketch of this noted railroad
man:
His rise 10 the railroad service was
neither a fortuity nor from favoritlsm.
His career began just at the first expan-
sion OF our general railroad system. The
son of an old and successful railway man
of the minor type, his ascending plane
started with the first supplementary of
of the Chicago i Rock Island Railroad,
the initial illustrated page Of which will
long be remembered as the Rock Island
Railroad excursion of twenty years ago,
when Henry Farnham and his associates
had Just opened the line to the Mississippi
river, and made the event national by the
entertainment of a great gathering of dis
tinguished guests, many of them our
citizens, who with their wives and daugh-
tiers went out to be sumptuously cared for,
and came home to the seaboard with eyes
as large and round as the silver dollar of
our fathers" at the wonders of the west.
When he bacame on his actual merits the
president of the o., +. |. Il P, and its
actual executive head, he smashed with
equal submarines schemes of far greater
magnitude aimed at his tavorite Rock
Island interest, into the stock control of
which he steadily grew until he engrossed
it. 1t seemed to stand with him for all
other earthly ties. He had no domestic
life, sought none in the homes of others,
was in the days of his best power a
solitary in great hotel, with no other
hours and resources of relief than such
surroundings furnish. The later and
more wide famous seasons of his career
were passed in New York on the waves
and tides of Wall street. He gave and he
received tremendous shocks. 1.-THE blows
he dealt were accompanied with no pity
those he took called out no greater mani
festations of emotion. He once saw six
hundred thousand dollars swept out In the
crevasse of broken pool, but his frmness
like his figure, was Napoleouic. Wall
street will not soon forget the stout fighter,
though latterly he had moved in its outer
| circles as waning shadow. A career
like his is full of incident readily to be
gathered, but we seek only to present the
man for the moral, and in what we have
already outlined. our business readers
familiar with stock affairs in Wall street
during the best period that Black Faidays
and Blue days innumerab,e have since
cooled so efectually, will trace familiar
lines in our rough cast.
At the end broken down half forgotten
man comes to his death through painful
invalidism, and without fortune or pres
tige; the end comes just at the prime OF
lite when wisely successful human career
should be ripening its richest autumr
fruits. This man wrecked his health by
utter unconcern at its demands, and left
his great fortune, as so many others have
done, where he found it, won from the
surf in Wall street, to be carried back by
its resistless undertow. The time is full
of such lessons. Will the coming age heeo
them better
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

Pozzoni's preparations are standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni "Complexion Powder
is very popular with ladies aud pronoun
ced a valuable, delicately perfumed. and
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling out, and accelerates its growth
It is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes daudruff. These su-
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found in all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

Now that the telephone makes it
possible for sounds to be canned the same
as beef, milk. Holsters fruit, etc. mis-
sionary sermons can be bottle and sent
to the South Sea Islands ready for the
label instead Of the missionary himself
The city of Montgomery, Ala, pays
tramps twenty-five cents day for
working on the street. The dicovery
has been made that some who are not
tramps were willing to work for that
sum.
Blue ribbonites had a parade on
Monday, headed by band of music,
and were given q free ferry-ride across
the river to escort Rowell and Roofs-
titler from Lyons to Fulton. Saloons
in this vicinity are closing almost daily,
for lack of business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

We are informed by prominent catholics
that the catholic priests of this city do not
in any particular endorse or approve o,
the secret league organised in the work
ingmen's party. One of the reasons "the or.
gan does not defend it's SANDER is the fear
that the priests would publicly denounct
1.-THE league. 1t is hard to think oue Sc
immaculate as 1.-THE organ" should liz
about such little thing. 1t was sac
mistake when the workingmen surrendered
the control of their party to secret league
brotherhood with signs, grips and pass
words,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Criminal.

James Williams, gentleman of color,
was arrested and taken before Justice
HAYDEN on sort Of a mixed charge pre-
ferred by Mr.. +. L. Gable. James had
been caught in the act Of appropriating
some of Mr.. Cables coal and had talked
insultingly tol the Waterman who caught
him, but he was very penitent this morn
ing and made so many promises ofreforma-
ton that the charge of larceny was with
drawn and he was fined S. and costs for
disorderly conduct, He was given time to
pay it in and Mr.. Cable promised him
work to enable him to earn it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Personal.

Harry Dickinson, advance agent for the
Peak Family, is at the Harper House,
Col. Geo. 4. Mitchell, proprietor of the
Novelty Plaster Works, Lowell, Mass, is
at the Harper House. He is on the road
to San Francisco and stopped off here for a
few day S rest,
G. Il. FELTON,, agent for the Empire Line.
is at the Harper House.
Gen. J. NJ. futile and Capt. Thos. s.
Wright, U. s. A, are at the Harper
House.
L. S. Dangerfeld and family, of New
York, are at the Harper House.
Mr.. Frank Harrington, of Geneseo, has
been appointed to fill the vacancy in the
postal clerk service on the G. 3. & O.
road occasioned by the resignation of L. B.
Mapes, The new appointee is son Of
Capt, Harrington of Gencseo, and is g
young man of good business qualifications
and considerable experience 10 railroad.
inU
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis IN
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages.
and in all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head,
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lite rheumatism, etc., in short time.
Price, SIS per package Sent everywhere
by express. 4 treatise on sexual diseases
free. Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a specially. Il
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Sick of their Efforts.

The workingmens party are as discouso-
late set of men as ever tried to look
happy under adverse circumstances. They
fully realize that the candidates selected
for their party by the secret brotherhood"
are In no sense representative men, or com
petent to even passably perform the duties
required. They resent the idea that the
candidates represent all the talent and
ability OF the party. The candidates are
very clever, nice sort of men, but some
how, the party feel as though they could
have done better. They expected the
cream of the party would come to the sur
lace whereas they have only thin skimm-
ings to offer at the polls. The dark lam
tern brotherhood have practically ruined
the party by placing it under the control
OF the Boynton family and ''the organ"
Even the otherwise happy chairman O,
their committee looks as though be had set
down in wet place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Only one.

Ferry Of Michigan has just been elected
president of the senate, during vice-pres-
ident Wheeler's absence ON account Of i'll
health, by vote of 29 to % for Thurman
of Ohio. Senator Davis of Illinois
voted with the democrats for Thurman
Those democrats who have gone off to new
parties are requested to remember tina
the house is already democratic and thu
senate will soon be the same, and tina
there are half million more Democrat
in this country than republicans, as showr
by the last popular vote.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

STANDS ALONE. As an article in pre-.
pairing the various kinds Of food, DR..
Prices Cream Baking Powder is whole
some, as the ingredients that enter into
it's composition are free from all sub
stances that would rcuder them detri-
mental to health. In these respects il
stands alone Who can tell how many
invalids and tender children have fallen
victims to the dangerous adulterations
practised upon food? The nnblic
should obtain articles that are not ONLY
good, but healthful, as DR.. Prices
Cream Baking powder. avg .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
DIR. SAGE'S
Gatarrh Remedy
Cures "Cold in Head" and Catarrh, or ozena,
AN OPEN LETTER.
1T SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

RoCKPoRT, MASS. April ,, 1877.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Having read in your paper reports
of the remarkable cures of Catarrh, am induced
TO tell "what know about catarrh." and fancy
the snuff and "nhalng-tube'' makers (mere dol
lar grabbers) would be glad If they could emhlazon
a similar cure In the papers. For % years have
suffered with catarrh The nasal passages became
completely closed. "Snutf," "dust," ashes, sin.
ha.ng-tubes and ''sticks, /" wouldn't work though
nj intervals would sniff up the so-called catarrh
snuff until became valuable tester for such med
icnes. gradually grew worse, and no one can
know how much l suffered or what a miserable
being was. My head ached over my eyes so that
l was confined TO my bed for many successive days,
suffering the most intense pain, which at one time
lasted continuously for 16S hours All sense of
smell and taste gone, sight and hearing impaired,
body shrunken and weakened, nervous system Shat
tered, and constitution broken, ard was hawking
and splitting seVen-eighths OF the time. prayed
for death TO relieve me OF my suffering. favor
able notice in your paper Of DR.. Sages Catarrh
Remedy induced me to purchase package, and
pres the remedy by hydrostatic pressure the only
way compatible with common sense Well Mr.
EDITOR II dad not cure me In three-fourths of a sec
ono nor in one hour or month, but in less than
eight minutes | was relieved, and in three months
was entirely cured, and have remained so for over
sixteen months While using the CatarOh Remedy
used DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Dscovry TO pu-
ruy my blood and strengthen my stomach. also
Kept my liver active and bowels regular by the use
OF his Pleasant Purgativc Pellets II my experience
will induce other sufferers TO seek the same means
OF relief this letter will have answered is purpose
Yours truly. = u REMIEK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
River TntArAsf.

The shipment and receipts of river
freights is one of the most important in
terests of thetcity and one that has been
crippled and hampered by the city au :
thorities until the practical benefits that
would otherwise accrue to our dealers,
merchants, manufacturers and the general
public amount to comparatively little.
Rock Island was never more prosperous
than when freighting on the river was
profitable. Other cities have recognized
this fact and are adopting a more liberal
and business like policy in dealing with the
steamboat lines thereby inducing them to
make their levees important shipping
points,
Commodore W. T. Davidson of the
N@thern Line Packet Company, Capt.
Shethar superintendent of the line, and
Capt. Abe, Hutchinson and Capt. A.
Lamont will meet the members of city
council and those of our citizens interested,
for the purpose of decidingson what can be
done towards placing our city on an equa
footing with Davenport and other river
towns of less Importance as regards river
freights. If there are any prejudices, OIL
any illiberal notions regarding what is fol-
the best interests Of the city in Ithe minds
of any member of the city council, it is t
be hoped they will be laid aside, and tina
every member of the council will consul
with our business men and be prepared t.
act in accordance with the best interests o
the business of the city. We have leve'
room enough for ornamental purposes, lie
some of it be devoted to business. Plac
river freighting on something near an equa
footing with railroad freights and with tn
two let US have revival of business thi
season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Geology.

VIM. Denton of New England is an
nounced for course of six popular lee
lures on Geology, commencing on Monday
meet at Darts Hall. The Providence
Journal says of Mr.. Denton:
He strews the rocky path of Geology
with choice flowers of poetry and litera-
ture, and lights and warns the dark caves
of the earth with the constant fires of his
own glowing Imagination.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
French Cream Cake.

One cup of sugar, three eggs, three
tablespoons cold water, one and half
cups of -four, one teaspoon DooLEY's
YEAST POWDER. Bake in a quick oven
twenty minutes.
For the Cream -Scald nearly a pint
of milk, Dissolve two heaping table:
spoons corn-starch i'll little milk, beat
this with two eggs, and a small teacup
of sugar; stir this into the milk, and
when it is boiled add q heaping table
spoon of butter; stir smooth and flavor
with vanille or lemon. Split the cake
while warm. and spread with the
cream. This is sufficient for two cakes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
The Secret League.

The following telegram of the 25th
inst, explains the true inwardness" Of
of the secret league" or nationals" a
branch of which has recently been or
ganized in Rock Island. 1t is we'll that
our business men look at the matter
squarely, and decide whether they can
afford to support either directly or in
directly, an organization espousing the
principles of bloody commune. The men,
bers of the league in this city may not all
be aware of the ultimate result, the real
platform which underlies the smoothly
worded resolutions of fidelity, and they
N ay as we'll pause nOlC and consider vel
before it is too late the possible conse.
quences that in the near future may drag
them to the same level. Below is the tel
egram alluded to which speaks for itself
Communism in New York.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-At meeting O
the socialistic labor party, in the German;
assembly rooms, yesterday, the red flag o
the commune was displayed Resolutions
were adopted denounclng standing army
and the existence of armories in cities. anC
setting forth that more protection shoult
be given to free speech. Only let tn,
army be abolished" one speaker said
''and labor would make such a move a
would insure It's rights and render it equa
with capital"
4 No business man, manufacturer o
mechanic can hesitate after reading this
| Whatever may be the pr0fessed principle
of the league" underlying them is tn
commune"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Scratch Mo more--a1tchirg Piles"

symptoms of which are moisture, like per-
splration. intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching, might think
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. A pleasant and safe cure
10 every case is ''Swayne's Ointment.
LII allowed to continue. very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head. ring worm, blotches, all
sscaiy, crusty. itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt of price.
90 cents box, or three boxes for $l.25,
by DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists Atwholesale and
retail by John Bengston, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan-you therefore only pay fol
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter Of the Hotel
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, fitteens minutes after the arriya
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
ACLOUD OF WITNESSES,

The following named parties are among the
thousands who have been cured of Catarrh by the
use Of DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy:
Downs, New Geneva, Pa; d J Brown st
Joseph, Mo; + c Lewis, Rutland, Vt; Levi Spring
er, Nettie Lake, Ohio; Chas Norcrop, North Ches-
Brldger static n, WyO; Merrman, Logansport
Ind; Post. Logansport Ind; j w Bailey Ire
mont, Pa; ii AyreS, La Porte, Ind; Jessie NJ
Sears, Fl Branch, Ind; l. Williams Canton, Mo;
W AThayer, Onarga, III; S b Nichols, Jr, Calves
ton, Texas; Jonas + Renert, Stonesville Pa; s W
Lusk, Mcfarland, Wis; johnson Williams Hell
mick, Ohio; Mrs NJ A Currey, Trenton, Tenn; j G
Va: Louis Anders, Gsysport Ohio; II Chase,
Elkhart, Ind, Mrs Henry Haight, San Francisco,
Cal; Mrs NJ Gallusha, Lawrencevile, n Y; w j
Graham, AdCl, iowa; A o Smith, Newman Ga;
Chas Rice, Baltimore, Md Jesse NJ Sears, Car
lisle. Ind; Dan'l B Miller TT Wayne. Ind: Mrs
Minnie Arnaise, 300 Delaney Street, New York; II
W Hall, Hastings Mich VIM Marston, Lowell,
laney- Harrisburg, Pa: NJ Q Cole, Lowell, Mass
Mrs G } Spurtin, Camden, Ala has K1w Fred
ertcktown, Ohio; Mrs Lucy Hunter, Pennington,
III; Capt Spauiing, Camp Stambaugh Wyo
w Tracy Steamboat Rock, Iowa; Mrs Lydia Waite
Shushan, n \; J NJ Peek, junction City. Mont
Henry Ehe, Bantas, Dial; L p Cummings, Rantoul.
III; Jones, Charleston Four Corners, Y; Geo
y JaCRman, Samuels Depot. KY; Henry Zcbrist
Gencqa, n Y Miss Hattie PARROT, Montgomery
ohio; LedbroOk, Chatham, Ill; S b Mccoy
NashpOrt Ohio; w W Warner. North jackson
Mich; Miss Mary A Winnie, Darien, Wis John
Iieger, Carlisle Springs, Pa; James Tompkins 81
Cloud. MINI: Enoch Duer Pawnee City, Neb; 10
seph 7 Miller. Nenia, Ohio; Nichols, Calves
ton, Tex; II L Laird, Upper Alton, Ill; John Davis
Prescott, Arz Mrs Nancy Graham, Forest Cove
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

When handled in an unpuriied state
the linen of persons troubled with con-
tagious maladies usually communicates
the disease. Prevent the contagion and
cure the sufferer as well, with GLENN
SULPHUR Soar.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

THE FRESH FRAGRANCE Of Sozodont,
renders it the most agreeable article ever
used as tooth wash. 1t has none of the
acrid properties of the astringent tooth
powders, and instead of contracting the
gums, it renders them firm and elastic.
Breakage is immaterial if you have
Spalding's Glue at hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 20 cents; same in paper
covers, IS cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
617 St. Charles street, St. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
MOTHERS, individually and collect

MOTHERS. individually and collect
lively, without a single exception, pro-
nounce Madame Porter'S Cough Balsana.
the most pleasant and efficacious rem
edy for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Group, Sore Teroat, etc, ETC., in chill
den, that has yet been given to the pub
lie. They say it always acts like a
charm. Children really like it. price
rs, so and as cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
DIED.

BoLLMAN.-on Wednesday morning, February
9th 1878, in Rock Island, Ills, OF diPtheria Ed.
WARD, son of Thomas Bollman and Sarah e. Boil
man, aged 10 months "a days.
Funeral on Thursday at P. NJ from residence
6o9 9th street.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
q moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed: No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson, N.Y.,
Projectors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
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, 1878-02-27

Headache yields quickly to Lodilles
Headache Specific. 1t is harmless as pure
water but cures headache in from 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, 1878-02-27

Churchman's baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere. Retains its
leavening power for hours after mixing
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it: take no other. l2-l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un
surpassed. Rob't 6. Luke, manufacturer
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. s. 10dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

For SALE.-The entire outfit of the
barber shop lately occupied by Z. Smith,
consisting of two good chairs, stove, clock,
fine barber pole, razors, etc., first class
set of tools and furniture. Will be sold
cheap Apply to Jos. Johnston, s. E..
corner Fourth Avenue and 18th street,
Rock Island. l2dte
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

HARD CoAL.-The best Anthracite Coal
in market, bright and clear, at K. g..
Frazer's warehouse on the levee. Also
the celebrated Ottawa Blossburg for
blacksmiths' use. Call and examine it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Sadly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
Your Taxes are Due.

Charles E. Hawley, collector of Rock
Island township has opened an Office in
the First National Bank. The state,
county aud city taxes for 1877 are now
due, and be asks all to come and pay.
dkF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to j. Cook & Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from 800 upwards. Unequalled for dura.
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-27
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. NJ 29s above zero 19P Ace above zero
"a NJ, Ace &" p. NJ. So