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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YORK. 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 European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, aud prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, ffteer
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give The
Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

BLEMISHEs upon the Feminine Couute-
nance, if of csmplexionable nature, spec
Oily vanish when Glenn's Sulphur Soap is
used to obliterate them. Pimples, blotch.
es, moth patches, roughness, redress, tan
and freckles are invariably hanished by
this incompatible clarifying agent. Erup-
tive ailments. sores, cuts, bruises, scalds,
and other affections and injuries of the
cuticle are likewise removed by il. Sui
phur Baths have long been renowned as
the best remedy for skin diseases, rheuma-
tism and govt. Glenn's Sulphur Soap lie
in every respect as eficacious. and far
cheaper, By opening the pores, aud pro-
noting vigorous superficial circulation,
this excellent article contributes to the
health of the entire system as well as to
that of the cuticle. Since its introduction
to public notice it has repeatedly been
commended by the medicls profession and
press, and few external specifics have won
such golden opinions" among all clarses.
Lit prevents obnoxious diseases as well az
remedies them, and disinfects clothing and
linen impregnated with disease. Daadruf
is entirely eradicated by 1t. and its use is,
on that account, greatly TO be desiderated
by persons whose hair is thinning out 10
consequence of dryness of the scalp. Those
who have used ointments and liquids with
out avail for the cure Of eruptions of an
obstinate character, win find, if they try
it. Glenn's Sulphur Soap removes scorbu-
tic complaints irremediable by less efica.
cious means, and prevents the recurrence
of such disorders. For bleaching fne
articles of needlework and all kinds oI
which, woolen, cotton and linnen fabrics thin
soap is superior to any article that can be
used for the purpose.
Sold by Druggists. Price 25c. per cake
] Box Is cakesl 75c., sent by mail, prepar.
ed, on seceipt of price. G. N. CRrTTENToN
Prop'r, 7 Sixth Avenue. New York.
HnL's HAIR AND WHISPER DyE, Black
| or Brown. kfle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
BurRlaries.

On Sunday evening, about 10 o'clock,
the house of John Williamson. near the
cemetery, was entered by burglars and a
pair Of boots taken belonging to Mr.. W.:
Mrs. Williamson was aroused by the
noise made BY the thieves, which no doubt
scared them off. As soon as discovered
and when outside, they began pelting the
house with stones.
They next visited Mr.. Pilgrims house
but as the inmates were thoroughly
aroused, did not effect an entrance, con
tentiug themselves with throwing stoneI
at the windows. These parties evidentl.
live in Rock Island, and are not profes
SIGNALS, but members Of the amateur gam
of thieves that infest this community ant
live by petty thieving operations. Som
of these fine mornings these fellows vii
come to grief
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Ihave subjected REEDS AROMATIC BIT
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man.
ufactused, witnessed the process in its sue
cessive stages, and can truly say that the
process is the best possible, and that the
Bitters contain nothing deleterious t
health, but only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
X. H. CHITTENDEN, Instructor 10 Chem
istry, Yale College.
June oath, 1876.
GEo. w, M. REED & Co. Sole Proprietors
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
q sal Estate.

The following transfers of real estate
were entered in the Recorders office, since
our last report:
Anna Hannart to Lewis H. Reeves, lots
Is and IA, block Is, s, Brigham's addition
to COrdova, $3.50,
Adam and Corothy Hofstetter to Par
ker N. Tubbs, part of ne, NV, II, Is, e.
$40,
George aud Agnes Vogel to Parker N.
Tubbs, part of sw, /, l8, | e, $25.
Parker N. Tubbs TO George FagleT, part
of NV, sw, Is /, G, SIS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

DIAMOND best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' s
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMoNI
trade mark as there are worthless imita
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. f. EvoRY & Co.
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5O62, New Work City. Sold by all Drug.
pists. SO cents a Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVer-vsork,
lndescFetions or exoesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy.-stops the drain and
rejuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. Sold by dealers. Price, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five walls
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade Of
these goods is always standard aud then
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country ano
has the largest trade in its line in The
conntrv dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Sir Ashley Cooper said no man ought to
be aware that he has stomach, Dyspep-
tics are, however, continually reminded OF
that organ by the qualms Of indigestion.
Let them use MILK OF MAGNEsIA, and
their disagreable SYMPTOMS will all vanish
Druggists sell it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents; some in
paper covers Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents;
Womanhood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 cents
securely sealed. by mail. Send money
or postage stamps. DR.. Whittier, the
great specialist. CIT St. Charles street, St.
Touia Ma.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
Or. Pierce's Eavurite Prescription.

The term, however, is but feeble expression Of
my hugh appreciation of its value, based upon
my own personal observation. As close OBJ
server. l have, while witnessing Its positive re-
suits in the few special diseases incident 10 the
separate organism OF woman, singen i. Sus s,1 as
medical career. on its merits, as POSITIVE,
safe and efIectual remedy for this class OF dis
cases. and one that will, at all times and under al
circumstances, act kindly and in harmony with
the laws which govern the female system, am
willing TO stake my rePntau0n as sns yy nn;
disappOint the most sangnine expectations OF
single invalid lady who uses 1t for any or the
and sell it under a POSITIVE GUARAN.
TEE. III beneficial effect Is not experienced
by the time two-thirds OF the contents OF the DOT
tic arc used, will, on return Of the bottle, two
thirds OF the medicine having been taken accord
ing todrections, and the case being one for which
] recommend IL, promptly refund the money paid
sfor it Had L not the most perfect confidence in
its virtues could not offer It as do under these
conditions; but having witnessed its truly miraeu
Ioms cures in thousands Of cases, Il feel war
ranted md perfectly safe In rtsktme
both my reputation and my money on
ITS merits.
The following are among those diseases II
Which my EavOrite Prescription has work
ell cures, as II by magic, and with a certainty
corrhea, Excessive Flowing, Painful Monthly
Periods, Suppressions when from unnatura
causes, Irregularities, Weak Back, Prolapsus, o.
falling OF the Uterus, Anteversion and Retrover
sion, Bearing Down Sensations, Internal Heat
Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
threatened NllSCarrldSe, CHRONIC OOnBoSuOI' III
nammation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo
tency, Barrenness, or Sterility, Female Weakness
and very many other chronic diseases incident U
woman not mentioned here. In all affections o.
this nature, my Favorite Prescription works
cures-the marvel OF tho world. Thf:
medicine i do not eXtol cure-all, but D
admirably fulfllls n singlemess OF pur
pose. being n most perfect specific in all chroni,
diseases OF the sexual system of woman. II vii
not disappoint, nor will it do harm, In any stat
or condition.
Those who desire further information on thes
subjects can obtain It in TIE PEOPLES CoMMol
SENSE MEDICAL ADVISER, book OF over ~
pages sent, postpaid, on receipt OF $l.o0 J
treats infinitely OF those diseases peculiar !
Females and gives much valuable advice in re
gard to the management of those affections.
rAvORTTE PRESCRIPTION SOIL
BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
R.V. PIERCE, NJ. D. PrOpr,
BUFFALO,, ". 7
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

OF the thousands who die annually of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLOAN LAoTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & Con LIVER On.
It is SO delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle Of it. nWf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
Peerless staroh.

This celebrated starch is manufactured
from an entirely new process and il
guaranteed strictly pure. The Gloss
Starch is unequalled in the laundry and
the Peerless Corn" has no equal any
where. Wholesale by Henry Darts Sons
Rock Island. Ids low
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
River n ews.

The North Western and Minneapolis
passed down to-day.
The Red Wing passed up to-day.
The Alex. Mitchell is due up tomorrow
The Clinton is due up on Wednesday.
The Josephine will be down tomorrow
morRiDg.
The Tiber passed down with large lum-
Der raft to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Horlick's food for infants is the best pre-
tentative of summer sickness, gives uni
versal satisfaction, don't fail to try it, all
physicians endorse it get circular and
read the fattering but genuine testimonials
from them. See advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
MEDICAL.

or sugar-Coateds Concentrated, Root
and q HerbnIN Juice, Anti-BiIious
Cranules.I THE ssLITTLE GIANT"
,CATHARTIC,' or MuItum In ParVo
Physlc.
The roveItv Of modern Medical, Chemical, and
Pharmaceutical Sciences No use or any longer
taking the large repulsive, ana nauseous pills. pills.
composed OF cheap crude ann ci OF cSemcal
science extract all the catharlc ana otner meul.
cnal properties from me hnn, int minuc
me scarcely larger than a mustard
seed. that can be readily swallowed by those OF
thc most sensitive stomachs and fastidOus tastes
Each little PurgatiVe Pellet represents, in a
most concentrated form, as much cathartic power
as is embodied in any Of the large pills found for
tic power, in comparison to their size, people who
have not tried them are apt TO suppose that they
harsh or drastic in effect; but such Is not Mt all
the case, the different active medicinal principles
of which they are composed being so harmonized
and modified, one by the others, as 10 produce
q most searching and thOrOughs YET
gently and kindly operating, cathar-
$500 Reward is hereby offered by the pro-
Pretor Of these Pellets to any chemist wnG TRSp
forms OF mercury, mineral poison or injurious
drug.
Being entirely vegetable, no particular
without disturbance 70 the constitution, diet or
occupation. For JaundIce, Headache
COnotApALlOnS impure hhAOOul
the Shoulders, TiRhtness OF the Chests
Dizziness, sour EructntfOnS from the
stomach, had taste fn tho mOuths Bii"
fOus attacks, Pain tn region OF Kid
neys, Internal Fever, BIOated feeiAng
about stomach, Rush OF blood 70
Head. HighscOIOred Urine, UmsOc1a-
bIIfIy and Gloomy FOrebOdings, take
IDr. PIerce's Pleasant Purgative Eel.
lets. In explanation of the remedial power OF
my Purgntive Pellets over so great variety OF
diseases, / wish 10 say that their action
upon tho animal economy - unlver-
naI, not n gland or tissue escaping
their samatfve impress Age does NOT
impair the properties of these Pellets. They are
suenr-coated and inclosed in glass bottles, thelr
virtues being thereby preserved unimpaired for
any length Of time, in any climate, so that they
are always fresh and reliable. This is not the
case with those pills which are put up In cheap
wooden or pasteboard boxes. Recollect that Tor
ali diseases where n Laxative, Alternative,
or Purgative, is indicated, these little Pellets
will give The most perfect satisfaction to all VINO
use them.
They are sold by all Druggists az 20
cents q bottle.
R.v. PIERCE, n. D., PrOp'r,
BUFFALO, n. Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Sufferers from Catarrh are RECON-
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy I'M the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Thousands Of ,oorktngnlem concede thai
Ni00er Head cut cdyendish tobacco
& more economical to buy than the cheap
est smoking. because IL burns cool, like plug
lasts t.oice as long as common goods. and
is far superior IN quality. 23d6teod.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
Tha WaatnAr--To-DaY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAI. 72e above sero 1aP.M re above zert
IeAM. 75o 8P.M.s1o -"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

QUERY: "Why viii men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Our new fall stock of Carpets. Oil Cloths
aud Mattlngs are beginning to arrive, aud
we can show you some stunning styles in
the course of week.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

In our new line as Merchant Tailors we
are now prepared to show the nobbiest
style OF Fall suitings ever shown in Rock
Island. We guarantee all fits and at
prices that cannot be equalled.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
WOMAN.

BY an immense practice extending through
period OF years, having within that time treateo
many thousand cases OF those diseases peculiar 20
woman, have been enabled to perfect most
potent and agreeable medicine that meets the IN
diclinn presented by that class of diseases with
positive certainty and exactness.
To designate this natural specific compound, l
hive named IL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Searching will discover all things; and
to discover as well as remove impurities of
the blood. the best blood searcher is DR..
Bulls Blood Mixture,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
Wantaa a Situation

As housekeeper by an American lady in q
respectable family. References given if
desired. Adde'S
aug6-tf Mrs. JENNIE MINIoN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

No one can develop the greece OF meek
ness by listening to crying baby. Stop
its fretfulness by curing the Collie with DIR
Bulls Baby Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26
MOLINE.
ARaus HnAnouARrxns -zGoEINE,

RICHARDS q SoHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where eli orders
can be left for the ARGUS aud where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noon 70 en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-26

Legal Blanks, ofaI kinds for sale at
Tn ARGus OEFIoK
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30

We publish this week the call for the
Congressional Convention which viii
meet at Cedar Rapids on We'd. dune soth.
The bus mess 10 be transacted we presume
will be merely q fagr al denomination OF
our present able and popular Reprcsen-
tntiue. Hon Rush Clark A hast thoro
has as yet no opposition to hin developed
itself. He has served his first term thus
far with success and credit and to the
general satisfaction of his constituency,
and his re-numiRasien is a foregone con-
~clusion. That he will be re elected there
Is no doubt whateverif the Republicans
of the District do their duty. The De-
mocracy are going to use every endesvor,
honest and dishonest, to get q large ma
io.ity or at least keep tncir present row
err in the House of Representatives. and
it behooves Republicans everywhere to
see to it that nothing is lost by default.
The Communists or Nationals as they
term themselves, arc assuming alarming
proportions IN some of the eastern cities
and localities, and the Democrats vii
Join with them ind do heir utmost TO re
gam whatthey lost when James Buchanan
went out of Office and Abraham Lincoln
stepped in, and judging from late develop
mcnts in Congress we believe the sans
scenes would be re-enacted 4 they ono,
got control Of the Government. There
fore. we say, let US see TO it that we holt
on to what power we have in Congress
and regain our position lost through tn
influence of Independents, Greenbackers
&c. in the North, and Rife Clubs and tn
like in the South.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
CHELSEA sQUIBs.
Small pox played out

Small poS played out
How is your arm! Ma.
The small pox did not amount to much
but talk and sore arms. Only one case
and that a very light case Of varioloid.
AS o as there was sufs Gent eviden nee
to warrant them in it the town council
put a sign of sms.ll rex on the house and
put the Marshal on duty to guard the
| premises that no one should pass on or
off until the danger Of spreading the dis
ease was past.
Business has been qaite brisk here for
the last two weeks. Mr.. Siiaier received
SIS loads OF grain last Wednesday and
| futile s. Hale were on the market toe and
bought quite a number of loads. And
the same day C. E. Hayes took in foar
car load OF hogs.
Moves Day who was reported down
with the small pox was in town Monday
as lively as ever.
The cloth peddlars have left the neigh
| borhood, but the tailors that were to be
along to make up the snits have not put
in an appearance.
If vol want TO gel rid of tramps pu!
up a sign of small pox, it works like =
charm. elsa
Pedro cannot determine why the Cliel
sea merchants cannot do as well by the
farmers as those OF Fama City. They
can and will, if the farmers will do as
well by them. That is, pay cash down
We presume that the merchants OF ciihel
place would do as well by them as thi.
cloth pcddlers have done.
The school house in Wolf District has
received a new coat of paint, j. new
door and other Improvements.
Mrs. Barna Recton started east Monday
10 Visit relatives.
Mrs. Robinson wife of Rev. Robinson
is visiting her parents in the eastern par
Of the state.
Akerosenelamp was accidentally upse
in Corey's grocery Monday night and Tho
contents took fire but was Immediate,
extinguished. No seriols results.
Tuttlc s. Hale are having their corr
shelled.
A station at Long Point has been til
talk for the last week.
SIMON GIRTy in.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
FROM Howard.

Father tshpole, from Clinton Co, is
in our township visiting with his children.
M. Liston, road Supervisor Of District
No 6, is making some good roads in his
district.
A little warm for tie last few days:
good for corn and everything generally.
Corn is coming up, but looks sick. Wheat
never looked more promising this time
OF the year than now. jack frost dam
aged the fruit some, especially tho small
fruit.
Hugh McAnuity is building a county
bridge across the creek south of Robert
Rays on the Toledo road. Hugh is a
boss bridge builder and We have NO fears
but that it will be all right when done.
Thanks to the county, for good bridge
at that place has long been neeced. Nc.
is also repairing n across Deer creek
known as the Miller b.idge-
Cows seem to be in good demand around
Grangcr's cheese factory.
Michigan and Stoddard made a raid on
the fat cattle of our tp. and did mol leave
one to tcll the story.
j.. 7. Cobb was the lucky man 10 sell
his farm to those Germans l spoke OF
in my last.
David Miller is helping The looks of his
residence BY building a handsome fence
around his door yard.
Father Meyer is building a fine addi-
ton to his house.
The road supervisors OF our tp.. are
improving the time in repairing the
roads.
The third quarterly meeting OF Toledo
NJ. E. Circuit was held al Crystal school
house, Crystal TIP, last Saturday and Sum
day morning. We understand quarterly
conference Saturday evening was well
attended. The Elder Rev. Mr.. Wolfe,
preached an interesting Sermon Sunday
morning from Romans. 9Th chapter, 10 and
II verses. People from a distance were
we'll and hospitality entertained by the
good people of Crystal. The Elders
claim was fully me- by the collection.
FITCH.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-05-30
ssEataz spaFanlot GAl Aas net been e

Y RR 92h ~ aks QQA 9sea Ill
his 8 II IN the Semitic stsnll this session
tf1ee were 10 experience On n.cescrafiou 81
tllnl 'sNtnt mentor that aweils III every
AesIt iexFtp a csngrcssman's}Lc would
probably remit his salary 10 the con-
science fund. lie has refused point
blink to como here because he secs more
of Ibis worlds laere il his minis eye at
his home in the Far West.
ID The mail 10 tie Treasurer Of tile "
!. last week came SONG muiilated green
lacks from Il man in Missouri. From his
statement it appears thai he VAS planting
corn ! I'D FACED q basket c, attaining $50,
Ehy the side of the field. A calf intent on
financial pursuits retired" the green
I backs by ~swaqowingx them The spaif
waslinmcdiarfy stefirref, hhatht frag-
mcnts i, recovered frum the stomach, were
seat 10 the Treasury. Being found al
right i eheeksrrk fssfIncd fer &c 4sA
lamount. Tint is the way The ~grcenback
theory Of HAT uslf affected the veal of
Nj. Freel nian. who now him
self ready to- csumc. The calf has
not been heard from on the subject.
Ia the event of a declaration Of war
between Russia and England this govern
nieDt will at once issue Il proclamation OF
neutrality, and use every effort to lmfnrcc
It's provisions. In the Russian Turko
lwar such a measure was unnecessary, the
interests involved in that conflict being
so far removed from this country. In a
Rsssio British war events have demon.
ssratcd clearly Il a, international compli-
cations Of a serious order will arisc if the
FU.S. does not proclaim its neutrality and
enforce as far as possible Il strict obser'
vance of the treaty Of Washington, and
fulfill other international obligations,
The report Of solicitor Raynor in re
gard to the Metropolis disaster says thai
builder, owner. captain and mates arc
highly eulrable and upon his recommen
dalton criminal suits will be at once
brought by the U. S. against all the par
ties. They will probably think this IN
just, but F
NO rogue Ger felt tile haltst draw.
" it'll good opinion Of the law 73$
Il Ar7s| 49,