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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
cures cold In Head and Catarrh, or Ozmna,
AN OPEN LETTER,
1T SPEAKS FOR IrSELF-

RoCKPoRT, MASS April =, 1877.
MIR. EDIToR:-uaving read in your paper reports
OF the remarkable cures of catarrh, | am induced
70 tell what know about catarrh. 3" and fancy
the "snun' and "inhalng-tube'' makers (mere dol
lar grabbersl would be glad II they could emblaEon
similar cure In the papers. For % years have
suffered with cata-rh The nasal passages became
completely closed. smut" dust, ashes :" sin.
ha.ng-tubes, " and "sticks," wouldn't work though
AZ intervals | would sniff up the so-called catarrh
icines. | gradually grew worse, and no one can
being was. My head ached over my eyes so that
/ was confined 10 my bed for many successive VS.
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 scVen-eghths Of the time. | prayed
for death to relieve me OF my suffering. A favor
able notice in your paper OF DR.. Sage's CatArrh
Remedy induced me 10 purchase package and
use it with DR.. Pierce Nasal Douche, which ap-
plies the remedy by hydrOstatc pressure, the only
ww9sy compatible with common sense. Well Mr..
Eui'or did not cure me in three-fourths of a sec.
ouI' nor IN one hour or month, but in less than
eight minutes was relieved aud In three n,nnths T
was entirely cured, and have remained go for over
sixteen months. While using the CatarOh Remedy
used Or. Plerce's Golden Medical Discovrv 10 pu-
rly my blood and strengthen my stomach aisn
OF his Pleasant Purgatve Pellets. II my experience
wilt induce other sufferers o seek the same means
OF relief this letter will have answered its purpose
Nours rru1y n III
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

PUBLIC HEALTH JEoPARDIzED. - tt 10
an indisputable fact that there are many
articles now in the market having az ex.
tenalve sale, which are used for culinary
purposes. that contain substances which
are Injurious to health. Baking powders
containing terra alba, marble dust, aIum
ammonia, etc, are known by medical men
TO exert deleterieus influence, and the
public should be warned against rs;nG
them. DR.. Prices Cream Baking Is
known to be free from these subtanees and
is not only recommended as wholeson uuU
OUT used III the families of the most care.
lul ana sagacious medical men in this
country. WHO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

The Union gives an elaborate review of
the street commissioners report for the
year, From the review it is inferred that
when the commissioner wrote the report
be was laboriug under the impression that
the city would never be able to get along
without his learned advice and services.
The Union should never have thought of
dismissing so valuable document with a
review. 1t should be printed in book form
Tor the guidance of all future mayors of
the city, Several copies should be placed
in the public library, for the education of
the public masses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
CITY COUNCIL.
Special Meeting-.-ofacial Report.

Cry Council Room, Rock ISLAND,
March 5, 1878, s p. M.-The council
met lst in special session. Present, N Mayor
Butler, and Aldermen Carse, ONell,
Lundy, Simmons, Huber, Sohlemmer'
Brooks, Davis and Warnock. ABSENT
Alderman Woods. =
Mayor Butler stated that he called TINS
action as to the sale of the funding bonds
of the city. The amount of bonds unsold
was $64 ,000-
Alderman Lundy moved that the Finance
Committee be empowered to sell any or al
of the funding bonds unsold, so as to net
95 per cent of their face value to the city
And said sales may be made to any parties
at home or abroad. Carried by the foi
lowing vote: Yeas 9, nays 0.
Annual reports of officers were read an(
ordered filed. Adjourned.
JOHN L. REED. City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

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"
lis very popular with ladies and pronoun-
ced valuable, delicately perfumed, aud
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts a natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
IRENE. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling out, and accelerates its growth.
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These su
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
glst and will be found 10 all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Two years ago w. II. Lundy was elected
to the city council by a majority of 81 votes
which was conceded to be one of the most
substantial party victories ever gained in
the ward Yesterday as a candidate of the
people and not Of party. and in face of a
triangular fight inaugerated by the Butler
Bailey Union faction, who could not make
a tool of him, the people voted to return
him by an increased majority. Well done
End ward.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

How do those persons who pretended to
be in sympathy with the citizens movement,
but who voted the League" ticket, be-
cause they thought it would be successful,
feel over theresult of their mistake? They
will now pretended that they voted the
citizens ticket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
The Editors Diary.

Our reporter, believing in odd nun sers,
has for some time been engaged in inter-
viewing the various editors in this vicinity
with the view Of learning all about their
trials and pleasures. He has at last found
one with seven years experience" and
after considerable solicitation has received
permission to publish his private diary
containing statistical memorandum Of
his seven years experience" which is as
fnllnus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

For SALE.-The entire outfit of the
barber shop lately occupied by K. 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, l2-dte
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

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 for
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, ffteens minutes after the arrival
Of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

For IMMEDIATE RELIEF of Coughs,
and Colds, and use the popular remedy,
Madame Porter'S Cough BalSdm the
cheapest aud one of the best medicines
sold: Its virtues have been tested by
thousands for many years in the treat
ment ofall Diseases of the throat and
lungs, and is confidently offered as a
reliever of those diseases. Price %,
so and rs cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

To what the Union calls the democratic
stronghold belongs a large share Of the
glorious victory achieved on yesterday for
E. P. Reynolds. the head of the citizens
ticket; the End ward may we'll be proud Of
her efforts to repudiate the Unions parti-
zan advice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
Younr Housekeepers.

Should not forget that the way to
reach husbands heart is through
his stomach. Use DooLY's YEAST
POWDER in making biscuits, bread cakes
rolls, mullins. ETC., and they will be
nice, light digestible, and wholesome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Thescity council by a unanimous vote
took the sale of the remainder of the city
hoods out of the mayors hands, at the
special meeting last night and placed them
in the hands Of the finance committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

VIII Buffers candidate in the second
ward, who professed to be a citizens can
didate, now furnish to the public the pre-,
tended names of those who invited him tc
be tool to assist in the election OF the
wOrkingmen's candidate?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

The citizens of the Fourth ward did a
noble thing in the election of their candi-
date for alderman. They showed that the
interests of the city was worth more to
them than al! party or personal considera-
tiOns
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Avoid Danger. Don't put an enemy
in your mouth to steal your te9th,
Avoid deleterious dentifrices. Rely
on Sozodont. NothinS can be purer or
more certain to prevent the teeth from
becomeing diseased. After each brush
ing they glitter like pearls, and the
gums grow rosy red.
The strongest attachment are fromed
with Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
A Good Account.

ITO sum itup, six long years of bed
rid den eickness and suffering, costing
s1.2OO-all of which was stopped by
three bottles of Hop Bitters, taken by
my wife, who has done her own house
work for year since without the loss
of a day, and l want everybody te
know it for their benefit"
''John Weeks, Butler, n. Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

The tax orders" referred to are interest
bearing orders given in the usual way
payable out in taxes, the only legal way
money can be borrowed. The sale of the
funding bonds will take up all those out
standing except about $4,000, for the
payment of which have provided 10 the
estimates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

The Davenport Democrat says; First.
Lieut., Charles Shaler. formerly an ofhc-
er at the Arsenal and well known in this
city has been relived from duty at the
San Antonio Arsneal, Texas, and ordered
to report to the commanding
general of the departmnt of the gulf,
for duty as ordnance officer of that depart
ment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

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. 5I0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

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. 12-l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

When you feel the first pain from rheu-
matism go to your druggist for bottle of
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, take it and
cure will follow If your head aches use
Lodile's Headache Specific Cures while
Thinking about II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

LlGstr..teS r4>4rIi..-a Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt binding, - cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR. WHITTIER, The great specialist,
SIT st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Have used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and
pronounce it the best medicine in use. A
case ofconsumption here was cured by
its use. We cheerfulty recommend it to all
sufferers. j ffer Roberts & Co., South
Boston, Va, November 17,lS75.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

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 he asks all to come and pay.
< DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PIERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
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 it IN preference
to any Of the ordinary articles, sach as OIL
Sienna, Salts. etc., for the most delicate an
fants, the robust, and those enfeebled b.
age. 1t is a Specific for all Bilious Dis
orders, Agaes, CoIics, Headaches, Cos
iUeneSS, etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Suffering will exhibit its presence by
the cries of the baby, aud should sbe
removed by the prompt use of that highly
recommended remedy, DIR. Bulls Brby
Syrup. 1t is free from. Price rs cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Oddly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
DR.. SABTNE'S
INDIAN VEGETABLE
COUGH SYRUP

For the speedy cure Of Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness.
Incipient Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, Phth.
Isle, Whooping Cough and Group. This Syrup lie
an Anodyne Expectorant and is composed of the
best ingredients the vegetable kingdom affords,
and when used according to directions, must con.
vince the most skeptical.of its intrinsic value.
Directions for the uss of Sabine's Indian Vegets
bic Cough Syrup accompaniment bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to j. Cook & Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from 500 upwards. Unequalled for dura-
bility aud cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Butler doesn' seem to amount to as much
in the second ward as. he supposed he did,
The $1,000 he is reported as saying he
would spend to defeat Lundy did not
amount to very much.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

QUERY: "Why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is q
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be exceled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

For SALE.-Two carom billiard tables,
Brunswick make; in first-class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
ROSSMAN'S CTTRE.

ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
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, NY,
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, 1878-03-06

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, 1878-03-06
The Wenther--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA NJ 44s above zero 19P.H Gle above zero
81 N. 4Ss " p. NJ. IS ="
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06

Butler and Bailey moved out of the
Second ward at clock last night, Good
bye, gentlemen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
Public Schools,
for February:

Following is Superintendent Everett s
report Of the Rock Island public schools
for February.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
Piles--Itching Piles

Posttauely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Files, Bistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases OF the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
Wednesday March 6. 1878.
DR.. PIERCE'S
STANDARD
REMEDIES

Are not advertised as "curealls," but are specifics
in the diseases for which they are recommended.
NATURAL SELECTION.
Investigators OF natural science have demonstra-
ted beyond controversy that throughout the animal
kingdom the survival OF the ittest" is the only law
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
OF man? An inferior cannot supersede a superior
article. BY reason OF superior merit, DR.. Pierces
Standard Medicines have outrivaled all others.
Their sale in the United States alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum, while the amount expor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow TO such gigantic proper
tons ard rest upon any other basis than that of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-06
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Alternative or Blood-ceansing
Golden Medical Discovery
Is Pectoral.
Gold2G Medical Discovery
Is u Cholagogue, or LIVER stimulant.
Golden Medical Discovery
soIdea MEDICAL Discovery

Ivy reason OF i!s Alternative properties cures Dis
."srS u the Blood and Skin, as SCrOfula or Kings
EVIL iumors; Ulcers, or Ola Sores: Blotches +;
FlmpIet aud Eruptions BY virtue Of its Pectora,
proptrtes, 1t cures Bronchial, Throat and Lung
Coughs; and Chronic Laryupitis lis ChoiaGoGnS
properties render it an unequaed remedy for Bill
lousnes-; Torpid Liver, or Liver Complaint - and
lts Tonic properties make it equally encncious in
aia. '~FF
Where the skin IL sallow and covered with
blotches aud pimples, or where there a scrofu-
lOus swellngs and affections. few bottles OF Gold
Gu medica Discovery will effect entire cure. If
you leeI dulI, drowsy, facilitated, have salow col
or OF SKIN or yeilowisn brown spots on face or
Douy, frequent headache dizziness, bad taste in
mouth Internal heat or chis alteruated with hot
iusheH, low spirits and gloomy forebodings irreg-
ular appetite, and tongue coated YOU are suffering
rom Iol.flD LIVER, or BHtousNEss." In many
symptoms are experienced AS a remedy for ali
such cases, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has no equal 1t effects perfect cures leaving the
liver strengthened and healthy.
The Portland daily press., 1878-11-05

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-The accident on the
Vermont Division of the Portland & Ogdens-
burg Railroad Friday afternoon was quite
serious. The point where it occurred is place
called Pumpkin Nab'' about six miles west of
st JohDsbury. AT this place is very ex-
tensive tressle work or bridge which is SO feet
high and about quarter of a mile long. As
the regular eastward bound freight train Of
that day was slowly, as is the custom, proceeding
over this bridge and when about three-quarters
way across the Car next to the engine run off
the iron, cut ipg the sleepers. This car and
the three following did not go through the
bridge, but the eight, including the saloon car
following them did, and were all completely
demolished.
Four of the cars that went through were
loaded with pig iron for the Fairbanks, and
three had general merchandise In the
saloon Car at the time the Car run off were the
conductor of the train and two passengers, viz:
Charles d. Dow of this city, salesman for
Burgess Fobes & Co., and Samuel Thompson
of Danville, VI. The conductor noticing some
thing wrong jumped from the car followed by
the two passengers, who from the nature Of
the bridge landed on their knees and stomachs,
considerably bruising themselves. One of the
brakemen was on the forward part of the
train and one on top of the saloon car. The
latter saved himself by jumping on to the
bridge.
The car that run off was one belonging to
the Vermont Central Road and it is thought it
was caused by its not bsIng we'll filed to the
track
The Portland daily press., 1878-11-05
The Human sue,etou.

The first lecture in the Y. Nj. c. A. course
was given last evening to an audience filling
the hail of the association, by S. Fl. Weeks, M.
D., upon the Human Skeleton, The lecture
was illustrated by a skeleton suspended fro m
the ceiling, and by various bones of animals as
we'll as man.
The lecturer began by describing vertebrate
animals. A description of the formation of
bones followed. Bone is one of the hardest
substances of the human frame, consisting of
organic and inorganic matter closely combined,
the earthly constituting about two-thirds of the
bone. They are filled with marrow, except in
birds, where they are filled with air. The
adult human skeleton contains 204 distinct
bones. The various bones of the body
were then described, reference being
first made to the central axis, at one extremity
of which was the head and at the opposite ex-
tremity the tail. The head and trunk contain
the organs most essential to life. The spine,
ribs, arm, forearm, pelvs, leg, ankle, foot, Sc.
were described in order.
The lecturer closed by referring to the ad-
mirable adoption of the human skeleton to the
functions of the organization. The audience
gave the closest attention during the entire lee
turp
The Portland daily press., 1878-11-05

DISASTERS IN OcroBER.-rhe number OF
vessels belonging to. or bound to or from ports
in the United States. reported totally lost and
missing during the past month, Is s., Of which
81 were wrecked, II abandoned, 2 burned, 1
sung by collision, capsized, 8 foundered and
3 are missing. The list comprises steamers.
ships, IA barques, briggs, and IS schooners,
and their value, exclusive of cargoes, is esti-
mated at 81, 100000 In this list are the
schooners Samuel Knight of Pembroke, Rock.
hill of Bangor, Linda of Eastport, Clara Smith
of Rockland, Geo. Walker of Machias, Tele-
graph of Thomaston, John Boynton of Calais,
E. e. Nash of Calais, 8. F. Seabury of Ban
gor, Sarah of Calais, Alverado Of Ellsworth,
Elvida of Castine, VIM. McCobb of Bucks
port, Julia aud Mary of Bangor
The Portland daily press., 1878-11-05

RELIGIOUS MEETINGs.-Elder Miles Grant
of Chelsea, Mass, who is known from one end
of the country to the other as an able Second
Advent preacher, will commence series of
meetings at Union Hall this evening. He will
have with him, from which he will lecture du-
ring the series, the largest historic chart in the
world, 1t being 6S feet in length by in width
II represents a map or BIRDS eye view of the
history of the woild, from chs creation of man
down to the present time; showing the location
of all the great rulers of the world and import
ant events of history, and their respective place
10 chronological style. 1t has been examined
by the most critical scholars add is pronounced
to be very accurate and without competitor.
1t was on exhibition at the Centennial at Phil
adelphia. 1t is owned by Elder Grant, whose
lectures from it are very mastery. The orlei-
nal of it, which was % feet in length by 80 in
width, was prepared with ten years labor By a
clergyman in Oregon, and was Autographed at
at cost of $4,000. Elder Grant fully agrees
with the Methodists in their views of sanctif-
cation and zealously advocates them.