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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Frog culture is the latest Western in
dustry, and is being Systematically carried
on in Minnesota. 1t is simple process,
consisting chiefly in the protection of eggs
and tadpoles from birds and other enemies
by means of wire screens. The product
thus far reported amounts to 5000 dozen
eggs. of which Lwo-thirds have been shipp-
ed to ST. Louis where they bring an
average of twenty cents per dozen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
The womans Relief and Industrial So
ciety.

On account of the large attendance OF
the Sewing School on Friday, the business
meeting OF the Society this week, will be
held Thursday afternoon three o'clock.
We hope ladies from all parts of the City
will manifest interest in the association,
as more workers are required,
Mrs. Z. CARTER, President.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

For SALE.-The entire outfit of the
barber shop lately occupied by E. 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. I2.dte
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
Attention, Fire Department,

The members of the Fire Department Of
this city are requested to meet in Killers
Hall, at s P. NJ. on Saturday Feb. 23 1878
for the purpose of electing one Chief En-
gineer and one Assistant Chief Engineer
By order of
JAS. JOHNSTON, Chief Engineer,
Office of Chief Fire Department,
Rock Island, H., Feb. Is, 1878.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
Important Caution.

>, None are genuine unless The signature Of 7
hAYpock' as agent for the United States surrounds
ward will be given to any one rendering sHcb in.
formation as may lead to the detection OF any
party or parties counterfeiting the medicines on
Soia AZ the Mandatory of Professor HoI.
DrWSeis%Ss Co New York. and by all respectable
ciyi}5eH unG Dealers in Medicine throughout the
81 each 0s az 80 Cehls' 02 cents, ant
larger sizes. saying Dy taxing INT
&C., Is directions for the guidance patients i,
e'eFS ulsoroer are affixed to eash boz. F'7 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othel
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, apd on the most reasonable terms.
And T HE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

LEMON CAKE.-One cupful of butter,
three cupfuls sugar, five eggs, beaten
separately, one lemon-juice and rind,
grated, added the last thing; four cupfuls
-four sifted light, three teaspoonfuls
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, one cup milk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
She 9aiIg Arsns.
ROCK TsLAED,....... :. ILLINOIS.
Wednesday February 20. 1878.
HOLLOWAY'S REMEDIES.
MARK THESR FACTS F.!
THE TESTIMONY OF THE
WHOLE WORLD.
uUUUU UHI y
PILLS /!

EW-Let the Suffering and diseased read the fol-
lowing:
gT'-Let all who have been given up by Doctors,
and spoken Of as incurable, read the following.
esEr- Let all who can believe facts, and can have
faith in evidence, read the following.
Know ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That, on
thS the twentieth day of June, IN the year OF Our
Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-six,
personal came Joseph Haydock 10 me known as
such, and being duly sworn deposed as follows
That he Is the sole general agent for the United
states and dependencies thereof for preparations
or medicines known Rs DR.. Holloway's Pills and
Ointment, and that the following certificates are
yerbatum copies to the best of his knowledge and
belief. JAMES SMEITRE,
IL. 81 Notary Public,
II Wall street, New York. E
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Rheumatism is in the blood and the
quickest way to cure it is to use Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy.
Headache cured in to 20 minutes by
Lodille's Headache Specific. Only SO
cents by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Your Simmons Liver Regulator has
been in use in my family for some time,
aud am persuaded it is valuable add.
ton to the medical science.
Gov. JoN.GILL SHORTER, of Alabama
1T has proved a good and efficac;ons
medicine. &c. A. NrTTvrtmo =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

IT Would BE RIDICULOUS for those who
use Sozodont to decry it, for the moment
they opened their mouths the state of their
teeth would contradict the SANDER of their
tongues. 1t removes discolorations, i'm
parts glittering whiteness to the enamel,
and renders the decomposition of the teeth
impossible.
An article of prime necessity-Spald'
ing's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

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, 1878-02-20

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship IN
surpassed. Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, RocA
ISL I'D. Ills. 5-10dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
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: II freely use 1t IN preference
to amy of the ordinary articles such as OIL,
SIENNA. Salts. ETC., for tie most delicate IN
fdnts, the robust, and those enfeebled b.
age. 1t is Specific for all Bilious Dis
orders, Agues, Coles, Headaches, Cos
iUeneSS, ETC.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
The Weather--To-DaY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a N. 3se above zero ~ see above zero
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
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 he asks all to come and pay.
5-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

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 bv druggists generally. Oddly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Illustrated M2r9.age Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 80 cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail Send money or postage
stamps. Dr.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
Gil St. Charles street, St. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

hUDSMAN . OUNT.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded BY
moisture like perspiration producing
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 & MokINsTRY. Hudson, n. Y.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock lslanc
Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to j. Cook & Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from $40 upwards. Unequalled for dura.
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

QUERY: why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marbure
Bros. Seal. of North Carolina at the
same price7" I-1eod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

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, 1878-02-20

Don't ruin your health, and, besides,
make yourself disagreeable to other people
by your continued coughing. A twenty
five cent bottle of DR., Bulls Cough Syrup
will cure you. Large bottles, so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Romeo and Juliet. -- Complim entary
Benefit.
To Messrs. j. NJ Montgomery, r, R. Cable, W
P. Butler, N j. T. Dana etc.
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Romeo and Juliet COM
bination, | take great pleasure in accepting
your kind offer of benefit, and designate
Darts Hail. Saturday evening March End,
as the place and time for the performance,
which will be the farewell rendition of the
travesty in this city,
Very respectfully,
c. w. DURHAM. Business Manager.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
Uane list, 1856.

lJsne list, 1856
Dr. HoLLowAY:-I take my pen to write you OF
my great relief and that the awful pain In my eide
has left me at last-thanks to you Pills. oh, Doc
tor, how thankful am that can get some sleep.
l can never write IL enough. thank you gain and
again, and that you are really the friend OF
all sufferers. could not help writing to you, and
hope you will not take 1t amiss
JAMES MYERS, 116 Ave. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

WANTED.-200 pigeons at loo. piece,
to be delivered to Chas. Wolff, opposite
the post Office. dl9t2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The CoIonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is a
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
styls and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excel!ed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

DO not trife with a Cough, Cold, OF
affection of the Threat Lungs, or Bronch-
ial Tubes. DR.. Bulls CoDgh Syrup is
a positive cure and prevents Consumption
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

Printing and binding executed nea,
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS OFFor ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

The following Is an interesting case OF man en-
ployed in Iron Foundry, who, in pouring melted
iron into q flask that damp and wet, caused an
explosion. The melted iron was thrown around
and on him in perfect shower, and he was burned
dreadfully. The following certificate was given to
me, by him, about eight weeks after the accident;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

This is TO certify that was discharged from the
army with Chronic DiArrhUa and have been cured
by DR.. Holloway's Pills. WILSON HARVEY,
New York, April Z, 1866. q Pitt street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
Piles--Itching Piles

Posttively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, tistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases Of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

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, 1878-02-20

NEW YORK, Jan. II, 1886.
My name IL Jacob Hardy; am an Iron Founder.
was DadIy burned by hoI iron in November last
my burns healed but had a running sore on my
leg that would not heal. / tried Holioway's OInt-
ment and 1t cured me in few weeks This is ull
true and anybody can see me at Jackson's Iron
Works, I'd Avenue.
j. HARDY, 119 Goerch Street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20

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 use of sabine's Indian Vegeta
bic Cough Syrup accompany. each bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
FOR
CVTAIEOUS DISORDERS,

And all cruptons of the skin, this Ointment lie mos
invaluable II does not heal externally alone, but
penetrates with the most searching effects to the
very root of the evil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-20
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
Invariably cure the following diseases:
Disorders of the Kidneys.

In all diseases affecting these organs whether
they secrete too much too little water; or wheth-
or they be afflicted with stone gravel, or with
aches aud pains settled In the lons the re-
giohs Of the kidneys, these Pills should be taken
according to the printed directions, and the Oint
ment should be we'll rubbed into the small Of the
PACK at bed time, This treatment will give almost
Immediate relief when all other means have failed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12
THE TOWN BOND TAX FIGHT.

Pursuant to the call published In last Satur-
DAYS FRyE TRADER, a comfortable court
house full of people assembled ON saturday
evening to give some expression IN reference
to the payment by the town of Ottawa OF Ger
tain expenses involved in the litigation to avoid
the payment of the bonds issued by the town in
aid of the Fox River V. railroad. DR., Joseph
Stout was called to the chair H. Mayo Esq,
being called upon, undertook to explain the
object of the meeting, stating that he under
stood it to refer mainly to the movement to
cnioin the collection Of certain town taxes in
dispcnsablc TO meeting the expenses OF the litl-
CATION in which the town was engaged, ana
also to the recent resignation OF supervisor
Lynch Mr.. VI. dwclt strongly on Mr.. Lynch's
integrity and iaithfulncss rs public officer,
and could readily understand how, with ms
sensitive nature and conscious rcctitude
public charge, such as had appeared in the To-
cal papers impugning his integrity, should
lmpel him, in disgust and Indignation, to re
sign, but he hoped on reflection Mr., Lynch
would reconsider his action and consent to
disappointment
Mr.. Lynch, being next called upon, respond
ed at some length He read, and was especial
" severe in his comments upon the petition
that had been presented TO Judge Mcltoberts
praying an injunction against the collection OF
the town taxes in question. While he recog-
nized most of the signcrs of the petition as
personal friends, he contended that the Ian
guage of that document not in terms but by
charged the Supervisor with collu-
sion and fraud in the levy Of the tax sought to
be enjoncd, a charge against which his whole
manhood reyoted and under which he would
not quietly rest, whatever might be the conse
quenccs Mr.. Lynch was frequently applaud
ed in his remarks, and at the close Mr.. Nicely
offered the following resolution, which was
adopted;
Rcsoioed, That 1t is the sense Of this meeting
that the Board of Town Auditors should re-
appoint Andrew Lynch Supervisor of this town.
Therefore, we earnestly request that the sald
Board of Town Auditors will re-appont Mr.
Lynch Supervisor of Ottawa.
Mr. Lynch said he could not refuse such an
invitation and would therefore accept reap
pointment, pledging himself to continue the
bond fight to the end, being confident of tri-
lmphant issue for the town.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12
CONGRESS-,

Both houses Of congress Unexpectedly found
themselves with quorums on re.assembling on
Thursday noon after three weeks holiday
and stranger still, each house found itself pc
litically revcrscd-that is, in the senate the
democrats had majority and in the house
the republicans. The latter took advantage
OF the situation by taking up the Glover reso
luton, providing for sweeping investigation
of the various departments and So denuding i,
AS really to leave It without force; but Wood
had address enough to stavc off final vote in
its cmasculated shape and have it 20 over I'M
I'll tomorrow
In the senate anumber of petitions and me
MORALS were presented and Conkling had q
resolution adopted to inquire into the rcstora
ton of Maj Runklc to his rank IN the army
Runkle was tried four or five years ago on a
charge of defrauding the Frcedmcn's Bank,
found guilty, dismissed from the army, fined
$500 and sent for four years to the peniten-
tiary Grant RENTED the fine and imprison-
mcnt part of the sentence, and now Hayes re.
stores Runklc fully to his rank in the army,
with five OF more years back pay. Conkling
wants to know you know" why these things
arc so.
The Stanley Matthews silver resolution was
then taken up and Senator Beck, of KY made
speech in favor Of silver reconciliation.
The senate then voted, by Is TO 81, not to al
low delegation Of the women's congress now
in session in Washington TO appear before the
senate and argue thcis case in favor of woman
suffrage, and then adjourned until Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12
SOUND TALK,

Gen. Butler since The opening of the present
congress has been notable chiefly for his ~.
ticence, but If he has said nothing, he appears
To have done some good thinking, In a
speech few days ago at Boston club dinner
q few days ago he gave in few minutes talk
q better solution of the present hard times
.prohlem-ther csusc and cure-than We have
been able yet TO gather from any labored and
'Eoluminous congressional speech or depart.
ment report. Said he;
Men cannot do business on falling market
and they are afraid TO try. The attempt to re.
sumo on gold alone is causing the perpetual
shrinkage in the value of property and conse-
louently is enhancing the weight oil debts.
Restoration of silver as legal.tender will stop
The shrinkage and start the prices upwards.
This would restore confidence in future values,
and cause enierprisIng men 10 again embark
in business. Thereafter il would be known to
All mankind, values would 20 upward and
inward till they near the value of the Labor
aud material put into them. When that comes
tber,, will come business. No man Will build
a shin if he thinks month after II Is made its
sine will be lesscned 10 per cent Ne manu-
C,c,urcr wants to make "A yard OF cloth when
;,s cost is likely 10 fall in a month, and 50 bust.
moss is paralyzed But let it bc understood
,ha, the lower line of depression is reached
10, the massage of this silver bill be- an assur-
ance that there shall not bc thereafter any de
s,ruction of the values of property which has
como from this attempt To reach specie pay
,,o,,s and business will come back in Il re-
,,r.pinc tide of prosperity all over the country
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12

To judge by the bowling Of the mcrcenary
New York daily press all financial Europe is
excited over the proposed silver rcmonetiza.
ton in the L. $. and is only waiting for the
Bland bill 10 pass to send home all the bonds
of our government the London and Frankfort
Shylocks hold and sell them for whatever in
gold they will fetch, never more TO lend Us an.
other dollar on any prctcnsc. Such, however,
is evidently not the opinion of the London
Times, which seems TO regard the Bland bill
as n measure altogether sensible and proper.
As the Timcs is really the highest financial
authority in Europe, its utteranccs on the sub.
ject deserve attention, Says that journal;
Now, il the contemplated monetary lcris.
lation of the United States is intended 10 re.
store the American silver dollar from mere
money of accoun, 90 its appropriate place in
the coinage this legislation is not only deien.
sible, but even highly commendablc on many
grounds, upon which ii is needless here "a
dwell with technical details. Suffice il that
neither domestic nor foreign creditor would
have n right TO complain, inasmuch as the I'M
piled computation of values in all contract,
where the reverse is not expressly declared i,
db mite and as a matter of course the silver
dollar. The treasury being unable TO use boil
precious metals concurrently and as might b,
found most convenient, the enormous transac
tons consequent upon the resumption Of spc
Gle payment by SO great commercial com
munity would undoubtedly 20 far towards re
adjusting the proper relations between gold
and silver, which have lately been so unac
countably pcrturbed, tn thu prejudice of tn,
latter metal. The public at large and tn,
worlds commerce could not bc otherwise than
benefited by such reimbursement, and ia,
loss, il any, would isll upon certain rings o
snpculatorS"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12

Up to 1869 lunacy exhibited steady in
crease in England, but since that date it has
been steadily diminishing. On the ether hand
DR.. Ordroneaux, of New York, lately pointed
to the fact that lunacy had shown u steady in.
crease here, which he attribed chiefly 10 the
intense struggle and competition in the race
for wealth In England during the last fifteen
years men have worked much less hard ,han
in times past. Saturday is ROW LEGAL half
holiday for the manufacturing classes, ant
among stock brokers and bankers nothing i.
done after O'Clock. The city is almost life
less after = +. NJ on a summer Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-12

The heavy clothing house of Clement Nor
ton & CO.. Of Chicago, was obliged to suspend
last week, mainly on account Of the long bad
spell of weather in the northwest The firm
like many others in the west, had bought
heavily in anticipation Of a big fall trade, but
ON account of the almost total suspension OF
business in the west since the middle Of Octo
Der by reason Of the continued and unprcce
dented embargo upon the roads, was unable &c
meet its accruing paper and goes to the wall
Its liabilities arc about &35G,0O0, against as
sets estimated to be worth $45000O.