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The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Gen. Weaver newly elected congress
man in Iowa made speech at Darts Hal
Tuesday evening chiefly distinguished for
cringin0 arraignment ofthe republican
party and its pernicious legislation. Hi.
statements on finance were most of them
wild and irregular. He is a good talker
holds an audience well but provoked very
little enthusiasm. He closed by stating
that he intended to act with the democratic
party in congress oD all party measures. 1t
was a speech that gave small comfort to
nasionalists and if they get one more such
speaker here, there won't be any party left
to talk to.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Ho-, Chas, Dunhara ,

Hon. Chas. Dunham, democratic candi-
date for congress, will address the citizens
of Rock Island on Monday evening next,
at Darts Hall. He is one of the most bril-
liant speakers in the west, and OF course
will draw full house. A man of recoR-
nized ability and towering intellect, he is
master of any subject he attempts to han
die, with the issues before the people be
is thoroughly familiar. Look out for a
rousing time next Monday night.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Criminat,

Geo. Kile was arrested last evening by
Marshal Hawes for being drunk and dis
orderly, and lodged 10 Jail. This morning
he was taken before Justice Hawes, plead
guilty and was fined So and costs. He
had no money and was given until Satur
day to raise it. Kile is q miner, the only
son ola widowed mother, whom he abuses
in shameful manner, getting drunk when
ever he can. too lazy to work. and if by
any chance he does days work the pro-
ceeds go for drink.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

The Anvil Nail Co.. New York, make
what is called the cold drawn steel nails,
superior to others for ease in driving, dur
ability and smooth finish. These nails are
widely known among hardware men and
blacksmiths, especially 10 the East. and
once used commend themselves. The pro-
cess is on a new basis and is daily growing
in popularity. For sale by hardware deal
ers generally, and the trade supplied by the
Anvil Nail Co., 65 and CT Washington
street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

To persons with weak eyes and especial
ly those who do much writing at night, q
good lamp is necessary essential. In this
particular may be named the st. German
Student Lamp, wEich is recommended by
by students, walters and others as superior
to any in use, The lamp is SO constructed
and the shade so arranged that the light
does not glare in the eye, thus affordinl
preteotion while at the same time the full
strength Of the light is thrown on the OBJ
ject. Dealers generally sell them. Manu-
facturer and exclusive owner. G. F. a.
Heinrichs, 20. 81 and 33 Park Row, New
York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Ascidsnt.'

"Wednesday morning shortly alter the
commencement of work at AnawaIt, Denk-
man Il Cos mill, Dennis Murphy caught
his right hand in a cogwheel, crushing and
mangling the hand 10 aterrible manner.
Dr. Plummer was called and amputated
the first two fingers up to the wrist articu-
lation. The thumb was disjointed at the
third joint and it is possible that his thumb
and last two fingers may be saved. DR..
Plummer in describing it said, This hand
was the worst looking one / have seen in
many years" Mr.. Murphy is an old Git
izen of Rock Island, and hard working in
dustrious man.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

DIAMoND.-The best In the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMoNI
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 il
prepared only by DR.. A. +. EyoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. 2. .. Box
5o62, New York City. Sold by all Drug.
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Hon. John p. Irish Next Monday
Might.

Hon. John P. Irish, the Cicero of Iowa,
has consented to deliver q speech 10 this
city on Monday evening next. at Darts
Hall. BE is one of the most brilliant and
powerful speakers in the country and it is
simply necessary to announce his coming
to insure q rousipg turnout. Let every
democrat be sure and hear Hon. John P.
Irish.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
d Tramp'a Victiu.

Last Monday afternoon about o'clock
as Patrick 0'Brien. who lives upon and
works County Clerk Cooks farm 10 Rural,
was going home from Coal Valley, a tramp
sceosted him on the road asked Mr..
|O'Brien if he could give him work. and got
into the wagon to ride with him. O'Brien
had nothing for him to do but gave the
fellow 25 ceDts-all the money he had
with which to buy something to eat, When
near the Poor-farm one of the reins be-
came entangled 10 the harness and when
O'Brien reached over to disengage it the
murderous villain struck him on the side
of the head with club. knocking him
senseless. He doesn't know how long
time elapsed before he became conscious
and saw the tramp running off through q
corn field. He contrived to get into the
wagon and drive home. more dead than
alive, and sent for Dr. Huyette, of Milan.
The doctor was not at home and did not
get to O'Brien's until Tuesday
morning when he found the suffer
er's skull badly fractured from the
blow received, and In a critical con-
dition. The doctor dressed the wound
and did everything possible for the pa
TENTS relief but says his recovery is
doubtful.
If ever an outraged community had
just cause for dealing summary justice
this is certainly case in point. After
Mr.. O'Brien had generously given the
dirty, lazy pest of society the last cent be
had, the fellow, probably to satisfy NOR
bid desire, and fearing that o Brien might
have few cents left which be was toe
penurious to give him, must murderously
assault him, not caring whether he killed
bis victim or not. O'Brien is sober In
dustrious man and highly esteemed by his
landlord, Mr.. Cook. for good management
of the farm and prompt payment of rents
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

ORANGE CAKE-Two cups of sugar
two cups of -four. half cup of water, the
yolks of five eggs the whites ofthree eggs,
the juice and rind of two oranges. two tea
spoonfuls DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, and
little salt. Bake as jelly cake, and put
together. with icing made ofthe whites Of
three eggs, the juice and rind of one orange
and sugar to make the icing stiff.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

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 8 LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & Con Liver OIL.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle OF it. lnwi
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
The Financial Question

is easily settled. Live moderately. and
within your means. Eat good. healthful
food, and build up the system by the use
of Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic" People who
use the Bitters once will take no other.
Trade supplied by Mcnamara & Lucas,
Omaha.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Poverty of the blood is q consequence OF
imperfect digestion. MILK OF MAGNEsIA,
by removing the obstacles to complete
digestion and assimilation, helps to manu-
facture pure, rich blood, which nourishes
the system and keeps the body vigorous.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to b.
the best manufactured. The grade o
these goods is always standard aud theil
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. Th'
firm is one of the oldest in the country ant
has the largest trade in its line in tb'
country. dWtt
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Bids for copying the Assessors Plats Of
Rock Island, Moline and Port Byron will
be received by L. T. Harsou, Clerk of the
Circuit Court, until Monday noon. Oct:
28. All information desired can be had
by calling at the Recorders Office.
By order of the Board of Supervisors.
lO-22-et L. T. HARsoN, Circuit Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and mosl
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 plar
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and 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, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Pozzoni's preparations ara standard
wherever introduced and 10 this yicinit,
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
tions of this class it Is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts natural health,
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing Is found
10 Chemical Balm, which prevents hail
from falling our, and accelerates its growth
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These SUI
perior articles can be obtained of any drug.
gist aud will be found in all cases just al
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Changeable weather and Pitch Lozenge
are just alike: the one causes colds, the 9TH
err cures colds: the one throws the heat in
side, and the other throws it out again
the one irritates the throat, while the
other sooths and heals it. Eureka.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

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 al
prices that cannot be equalled.
aug6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Prof. Samuels. the optician, is not going
to stay longer than this week, and all those
wishing their eyes strengthened with his
improved crystal glasses, will please call
early and not wait for the last day; and all
those that are not able to call during the
week, the Prof will keep bis rooms open
on Sunday from 2 to 6P.M.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
M, v. Cannon Esqy

will deliver a speech to the Citizens of thii
city, at Killers Hall, SATURDAY EVEN
ING Of this week.
Give him rousing good audience.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

IF you contemplate buying any meer-
schaum goods for holiday presents, now is
your time. al. Bowen has lot Of genuine
meerschaum which he will sell at very
low price for the next so days. Call aud
see them at once.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

A good nurse is blessing to every
family, aud all sensible nurses recommend
that,innocent but effectual remedy for all
the pains and ills that be-
fall baby,-D Bulls Baby Syrup. Price
25 cents,
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
The Waatnar--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
dicatad bv thermometer:
7A.M. sac above seroi 19P.A N 6Oe above zerC
9AM. 57o :" P. 639
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Wilcox defes competition in the art OF
cleaning and repairing clothing. Corner
Sd avenue and 18th street opposite Com
mercial House.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

QUERY: "Why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price?" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
To DanocrafA.

Let the time now remaining till eleotion
be employed in making thorough work in
the county. There is every indication
that oar whole ticket will be elected IN
this county and district, Every man
seems to snuff victory 10 the air: demo-
Gratis wear smiling faces. confident of sue
cess. On Saturday evening M. V. Gan
non, Esq, one of the finest speakers in
Iowa, will address the democracy at Hill
tier's Hall, and on Monday Hon. Charles
Durham, democratic member for congress,
and Hon. John P. Irish, Iowa's
most gifted orator. speak at
Darts Hail. DR.. Todd speaks
in the lower end Of the county this week,
and next week, j. L. Hass, Esq, and G
Winter, editor of the VoIks Zeituag. will
address the Germans at Hillsdale and
Hampton. Hon. John +. Farnsworth
and other noted speakers will be here il
short tune and from this on democrats
want to work zealously and untiringly fol
Luken and the entire democratic ticket
The democracy can achieve a grand ole
victory with o little effort and no true dem
ocrat can afford to neglect his share Of the
work. The bali is now in motion keep i
rolling froE. now until election day.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

If you want good job 10 clothes clean
ing and repairing, go to Wilcox's. corner
Sd avenue and l7th street. l4d2w
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

The place 70 get good suit of clothes
made is at, Wlcox's tailor shop. corner
Sd avenue and l7th street. l3dmwf
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Wednesday. October %, 1878

Byits great and thorough blood. d.pnrifying proper
aies, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical discovery euLes
Rl Hnmern, from the worst sercraln 20 c9mmon
Bloteh Plmple, or Ergptlons merC1I.. @ .r.t tcsted
and vigorous health and sound a.sa ssaI
~ Roumh Hkin in short, all diseases caused Dy Da1
blood arc conquered by this powerful, PURIFYING anu
Especialy has Il manifested its potency in curing
Te4ter. Rose Rnsh BoilA, CnTbunele9 sore EyesS
eerof.iouU Sores and ewelllngA, White eweungsS
CoItro or Thick Meek, and Enlnrged SAnnas.
m Won neel dull drowsy, debtlitated, nave sauow
color OF skin, or yeowish-brown Spots on iace or or
mouth internal heat or chills aternated with not
nshes low spirits and gloomy forebodingA irregular
annatjte and tongue coated, you are suffering from
Toypid Liver, or q BillousReas" In many cases OF
experienced. As a remedy for all such cases, DR.
piarcess Golden Medical Discovery has no equal, q
IL effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF BrOnchitla, Severe Coughs, and the
eaTiv stages OF Consumption, It has astonished the
medical faculty. and eminent physicians pronounce
IL cures the seyerest Coughs 1t strengthens the
and purlnee the blood. Sold by druggists.
R. v. PIERCE, n. D., Prop'r, Worlds Dispcnsar,
and Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, n. Z.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Novelties in dress goods, suitines,
poionaise cloth. silks, velvets, &c, just
opened ct Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

You bet Wilcox understands how &C
clean clothes; corner Sd avenue and 17th
street. l4d2w
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE CoMPLEXToN,

FVR T6E CUMPLE&ION.
Is recommended as a necessary accompaniment to
every lady's toilet.
IT imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy oi
I youth to the complexion; not alone obscurine
Ri blemishes, but giving tone and vitality to the
texture OF the skin. 1t cannot be classed among
ordinary Lily Whites or face powders, but is pre-
pared with view to meet the special wants Of the
most refined and fastidious lady. Nothing enterE
into its composition hut the most strictly pure In
gradients, and all OF harmless nature. These pc.
culiarities have insured for It the patronage OF
ladies OF the highest social circles who for years
have used 1t exclusively. Ii has done much to dis.
sipate the prejudice against the of articles TO
enhance female beauty.
II IL put up in handsome metal boxes, is deli
ciOusly perfumed, and retsils at so cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos 122 and 124 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOIN BENssToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
MOLINE.


RroHARns 9 soHasEcK's Drug ana Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where All orders
can be left for the ARaUs aud where all Moline
business is transacted by o. y. Beardslee. Busi'
ness notices should be handed In By noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Thirty-four years of constantly inereas
ing use have established reputation for
DR., Bulls Cough Sprup second to nc
similar preparation. 1t relieves instant
Iy and cures all coughs, colds, etc.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23

Cheva1ierLife for the Hair
At BruneCt's.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or depression .
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result OF mental cseF-ywoFk.
sndescretions or exceesas, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHRETg HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up aud invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency ,imparts
rejuyenates 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 i've yials
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
MOMEOPATHEC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, n. "a.
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
CITY.
BEMOCRATIC SPEECHES !

APPOINTMENTS OF
DIR. JAMES r. TODD,
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE BoR REPRESENTATIVE.
KimbIe School House, Baffalo Prairie Twp,
Wednesday evening, Oct. %.
Rural Centre, Thursday evening, Oct. "a.
Coal Valley, Friday evening, Oct. %.
Milan, Saturday evening, Oct. %.
". Gannon's Appointments.
Rock Island, Saturday evening, Oct. 20. at Hi
K Kimbali's school House, Saturday evening. No
vember 2.
APPOINTMENTS OF
Joseph L. Haas, and G. winter.
Hill.dale, Tuesday evening, october 90, at Ger
hart's Hall.
Hampton, Wednesday evening, October 30.
APPOINTMENTS OF
HON, JOHN r, IRISH,
Iowa's Greatest Orator, and
HON, CHARLES DUNHAM.
Democratic Candidate for Congress, win speak q
Rock Island Monday evening, Oct. 2S, at Dart
Hall. Give them q rousing turnout. ~
The Rock Island Argus., 1878-10-23
Iowa's Greatest Orator, and
HON. CHARLES DUNHAM,

Democratic Candidate for Congress, viii speak at
Rock Island, Monday evening, Oct IS, at Dart
Hall. Give them a rousing turnout. a
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-12-27
Brrani,s Temnsrance Habits.

The late William Cullen Bryant used
TO ascribe the preservation of his physical
and mental vigor partly to his simple and
regular habits of life. He would rise
about haf-past five in the morning (sum-
mer time half an hour earlier), and 90
through a series of light exercises before
dressing. Light dumb-bells, covered
with flannel, pole, or the horizontal bar
were enough to practice with. Some
times he would swings light chair around
his head An hour later he would bathe
from head to foot. His breakfast was the
simplest-"hominy and milk" as he him
self said in letter to friend; "or, in
place of hominy, brown bread or oatmeal
or wheaton grits, and in the season, baked
sweet apples" 'sBuckwheat cakes" he
added, Il do not decline, nor any other
article of vegetable food; but animal food
never take at breakfast. Tea and coffee
[ never touch at any time Sometimes l
take cup of chocolate, which has no
narcotic effect and agrees with me very
well. at breakfast | often take fruit,
either in its natural state or freshly stew
ed. In the country / dine early, and it is
only at that meal that take either meat
or fish; and of these but moderate guam
tity, making my dinner mostly of vegeta-
bles. At the meal which is called tea l
take only little bread and butter, with
fruit, if it be on the table. My drink is
water; yet 1 sometimes, though rarely,
take a glass of wine l am natural
temperance man, finding myself rather
confused than exhilarated by wine. /
never meddle with tobacco, except to
quarrel with its USE" When in town, Mr.
BRYANT always walked to his Office, six
miles, down and up, no matter what the
weather. His bedtime was 10, or earlier.
He never took any kind of drug as
not even the usual condiments
with his food, such as pepper and the
ike. For many years he avoided every
kind of literary occupation in the even
ing, doing all his work in the daytime.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-12-27
Archaeology.

In the Egyptian pavilion, at the
Worlds Fair, marvellous specimen of
the old folks at home can be viewed. 1t
is the model of dwelling house in the
time of Abraham; it is said to be so real
that were Isaac to ever visit the prom
ised land of the Trocadero and provided
with franc ticket, he might enter the
house in question and find it just as if he
had only left it. Mariette Bay, the cele-
brated archeologist, has set up this taber-
nacle from finds of ancient architecture.
Diamonds and pictures are catalogued as
carefully as Durham oxenc and Dishley
rams; so with Mariette Bay, he has the
pedigree of ell building stones discovered
In the land of Pharoahs, and he concludes
the Egyptian architecture was in its de-
cline in the time of Father Abraham. In
like manner Mariette Bay supplied
sketches of the agriculture, trade, COM
merce, and fine arts of the ancient Egyp-
tians; nor are their pastimes neglected; !;
bobbing, not for eels, but crocodiles and
hippopOtomuses was a plucky and COM
mon amusement, and often a linesman
was taken when he failed 20 take. A
-'bite" was then serious matter. Isaac
Walton makes no allusion to this manly
mort
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-12-27
Peeuliarities of English Trade.

English trntiesnfen have the most pecu-
liar way ofonly keeping one or two of the
component parts of Giyisible object, if
the rest of it happens not to exactly be-
long to their line of business, and so you
have to keep trotting around to dozen
stores sometimes to find thing that in
America you would have been sure to be
able to purchase en- bloc. The other day
an American gentleman started out from
the Langham to purchase scrap-book
and mucilage bottle. He bought the
scrap-book, but found this stationer did
aot keep mucilage, and was directed to
mother for that; and after buying the mu-
ciIage he was surprised to find that the
bottle had no brush, nor did this merchant
keep brushes, and to obtain brush he
was obliged to 90 to a third vender. To
this individual he expressed surprise at
this odd way of doi-g business, and said,
Now, in America, 1 should have found
all these things in the first store 1 went
into.n 'Indeedl" replied the shopkeeper.
They must have very large capital,
then" "No," answered the gentleman;
but they have singlar knack of keeping
things that people want" To buy eight
worth of things he had spent
twelve shillings for cab hire.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1878-12-27
A Quaint English Custom.

Once in every year the treasury of Lon
don honors draft to the amount of e230
In payment for certain wooden goods that
have been presented by the city to the
highest officers of the Crown. From a
list in the Chamberlain's Office, it appears
that there are thirteen gentlemen who re-
spectively receive this complimentary gift
of ''four and one-half yards of the finest
black cloth that the country can produce." !"
For this singular custom there is now no
reason or authority beyond what may be
derived from precedent. 1t was thought
to be right and proper in the days of Ed
ward l., and therefore it may not be dis
continued in the reign Of Victoria. An
tiquarian research has traced it back to
1879, and it may antedate even that re-
mote period for all that is definitely
known to the contrary. Originally de-
signed to foster feeble manufacturing
interest, it is continued at time when
that interest is exporting the finest fabrics
to colonies and independent states in lands
whose existence was not dreamed of in
King Edwards time. The gift long since
lost all significance as a protective meas
ure to incipient enterprise, but, like
thousand and one English matters of rou-
tine, the custom remains, simply and on
ly because it is q custom.