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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
Buffers Beating.

To the decent portion of community,
irrespective Of party. 1t is supreme salts
faction to know that Ben Butler is so
thoroughly beaten in the gubernatorial
race as to efectually cure him of ambition
in that direction. Whatever else he may
endeavor to obtain hereafter, it is quite
certain be will let the executive chair Of
Massachusetts severely alone. The re-
buke he has received will leave a mark
upon his brazen cheek which time must
deepen, not efface Democrats have
united with republicans to tell the man
who is neither democrat nor republican
who is everything by turns and nothing
| long"-that he is at the end OF his politi-
cal rope and can go no further. Ii he
| lives long enough, and the stock of fools
| in the Lowell district remains undiminish-
ed, be may possibly go to congress again
but his presence in the national bear gar.
Gen cannot do much harm, and may do
some good as a negative example. Had
he succeeded in the contest last Tuesday
it would have shown that cunning anC
trickery OF the proper quality and quan-
tity are sufficient to give the highest hon
ors of state renowned for its pride anC
general responsibility to a person Of &C
knowledged disreputable character and
antecedents. For, conceding to Butler az
uncommon amount of energy and brains
his reputation is of sort which no homes
and honorable man would care to have
He is as perfect a demagogue as thi
country has ever produced, aad he is satu
rated with the worst vices of demago
query. Utterly INSCRIPTIONS and utterly
regardless of either consistency or propri.
ETY.; caring nothing for anybody or anything
except himself, and willing to sacrafict
everybody and everything for the sake o
accomplishing his personal ends-his caree
exempli6es the influences which the re-
public has most to fear, aud which hav,
already disgraced US in the eyes of til,
world. Had this damagogue gained the
prize for which he has struggled SO long
his triumph would have stimulated to re-
newed activity the most dangerous ele
ments in American polItics-element
which even now are sufficiently bold ant
vigorous to rouse the gravest apprehen
sions in the mind of every intelligent lovel
of American liberty.
The nation, therefore. owes a debt o
gratitude to Massachusetts, for suppress
ing Butler. His election would have beer
national calamity of no small magnitude
And it must be said to the credit of Mas
sachusetts that whatever may be hel
faults and follies, she is never faulty Of
foolish enough to manufacture a governo
out of VIGOROUSLY bad material. N
} kuave or Ounce has ever ruled the oil
commonwealth, and whenever such dis
aster is threatened men of all parties unit
to avert it. Partisan prejudice and passion
run as high there as in any other locality
but unlike some other localities they neve
run high enough to sffiict the state with al
unworthy chief-magistrate. And thi
readiness to save the state from sham
even at the expense of party, was ueve
more admirably displayed than 10 the bat
tie which Knocked the gubernatorial breatl
out of Butler.-St. LOUIS Republican.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
Ponds Extract.

Prejudice is sometimes apt to interfere
with our Mort in life, and to cause US to
do injustice TO some worthy article or OBJ
ject, This was exemplfed in the exper
fence of very worthy lady, q short time
ago.
Her daughter was a firm believe in the
efficacy Of PONDS EXTRACT, but such was
the elder lady : prejudice against it, term.
ing it quack medicine. she would not al
low it liz the house
1t happened that the mother severely
burned her hand with the fire poker, and
while suffering intensely, the younger lady
without intimatiDg her intention, dressed
the hand with the Extract, from bottle
she kept secreted in her own room. Re.
lief from pain was instantaneous, and the
result marvellously satisfactory; and wher
the patient was made acquainted with the
remedy doing her so much good, she ac-
knowledged herself in the wrong, and ever
atterward was a warm advocate Of POND
EXTRACT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when 10 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, 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. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Pozzonis preparations are standard
wherever introduced and 10 this vicinity
have a ready sale with all the leading drug
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder"
is 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-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling out, and accelerates its growth.
It is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These SUI
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found in all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

sgGo to Richards & Sohrbeck's fo-
paints and oils
g9Work on the Keator House is
progressing finely,
RG~Abt Quartette at Odd Fellows
hall tomorrow evening.
a9R. Fl. Garrigue returned this morn
ing from a visit to his home 10 New Y ork.
D0rDr. Reynolds will commend seri-
es of stemperance lectures here next week,
Tuesday.
b@Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Browning will
have nothing to do with the contemplated
library social, there now.
bFThe Rodman avenue gutter, from
the post Office to Main street, is now re-
ceiving the attention it has so long needed.
RG~Andrew Erickson plead guilty to
disturbing the nationals meeting and was
fined $40, and costs by Magistrate Gro
YER.
a9rThe tramps in the calaboose Satur-
day night had high old time. Two of
them attacked third one, who screamed
murder" and the police were obliged to
separate and place them in cells,
B@@If any ''horrid man" thinks that
the female suffrage question is dead or
| that it has DO advocates in this city
he is sadly mistaken and should have been
iu street car No. on her down trip at
noon to day.
R1~The Baptist Sunday school had ar
ranged for a concert to be given at the
church last evening, but on account Of the
absence of some of the prominent actors il
was postponed until next Sunday evening
s9rThe Dispatch suggests to the Syl
van boat club the proprety of making ;
bid for the next regatta of the Mississippi
Valley Rowing Association. Bushes!
men could afford to contribute literally /
this can be secured.
R~Lancashire u Turner are having
controversy with their organ factory EN-
ployes. The men say that the company
owes them about $1,000, and that the!
fear they will never get it. Work is sus
pended and the matter is III the courts.
s9@The prohibition question was no
settled although it was discussed at tn,
club room Saturday night The subiec
is left open another week to allow tn
preachers to have their say. 1t is not
very fruitful subject and will probabl
never reach. a satisfactory solution.
sU Moline Lodge, No. 1873, Q. o. f.
has organized within itself social club t
conduct series of entertainments through
out the winter. One of these will be givel
tomorrow evening. at Odd Fellows Hall
the chief attraction of which will be musi
by the Abt Qaartette, assisted by Mrs. T
W. Gould and Miss Minnie Stephens. A.
who attend are certain to be highly enter
tanned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
Probate.
The following entries appear upon the
ecord of the Probate Court.

The following entries appear upon the
record OF the Probate Court:
Guardianship of heirs of Wm. H.
Thompson, deceased. Ordered thai
guardian pay over to county clerk, forth
with, the amount 10 bis hands due wards
and In default thereof that he be COM
mitted for contempt.
Guardianship of minor heirs of Ernst
krell, deceased. Letters of guardianship
issued to Elizabeth Krell under bonds oil
81, 200.
CoDsergatorship of Lucy Wilkinson, in.
sane Account fled by Elizabeth Krell
executrix of Ernst Krell. deceased. late
CONSERVATION OF said lunatic. Account APP
proved and balance in her hands ordered
paid over to r. H. Curtis. the new con.
servator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
New School.

Prof. Frey opens night school in Hull
Block. commencing to night While in
England, the professor took a degree
CheItenham College, aud was fourth on
the class list. The Professor has been, un-
fortunately suffering with ill health, and
solicits patronage from all desiring to &C.
quire knowledge of commercial matters
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Lithontriptic is the name given medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
quack nostrum but a reliable remedy.
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known Lithon-
triptic" ism general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

"A bird in the hand is worth two il
husband copied with it-"and while
I'm at the store I'll take home with me q
box of Devine's Pitch Lozenge, for they
are the best thing for colds, and easy tC
take. Guess I'll take two boxes, Mister,
said John.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

DIAMOND. The best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried Ivory S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
reiet, aad a few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMoNI
ttrade mark as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. ?, y. Box
5000, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Frenk 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 their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in the
country. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

&c Calderwood, s Smith, 6 Colburn,
W s Rotschild, Ii Hise. G Chaplin, Chi
cago; Geo Coppins, D G Curran, E L
Spellman, New York; S Falls, Pitts
burg; Henry Eames. G D Hudson, St.
Louis; John Crawford. Jr., Covington
KY; W f Richie, Louisville, KY; T w
Cook, G B & @ r K; Sam'l Carr, Phil
adelphis; Col A Z Mock, Cambridge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

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's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LINE, IRON & COP Liver OIL.
1t is so delicately favored that even al
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle Of it. INV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A Bonanza

OF more real value than Nevada's silver
treasure has been found in Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic" 1t restores the appetite,
and is invaluable in the cure of all
ments peculiar to the changing Of the
seasons. Always call for the Gilt Edge
Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conquered by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

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.
aug.6 MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
NO HOUSEHOLD is COMPLETE.

NJ HOUOEHULD 10 OUMF LIZ Il
LY equipped till its kitchen is supplied
with DooLEY's YEAST POWER, known the
country over as the chef d'OeuUre of bak
ing powders, it is made of the purest
cream-tartcr, so difficult to get even at tie
druggists and it makes the products of
baking surprisingly good.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
ROCK ISLAND HOTSE.

D s Mackay. D Fuller, DR. B M Baker
Fl T Taylor, j Wheat, Chicago; w E Lar
lgaD, New York; A NJ Sherman, Eau
Clair, Wis; T FL Blair, Toulon, H.; T
Wilder. Boston; G H Wilcox, Detroit
Mich. D G Moon Sheffield. Iii.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Prof. T. A, Frey has opened Winter
School in Hulps Block under the Odd
Fellows Hall. No Scholarships but
monthly rates, at prices to suit the times.
Open tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
@The Weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAX. 45e above zero 19P.M 4So above zero
m, 49, -" 8 p. N. SOC "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
"a Widow and her Child. "

A singular instance of superstition
came to light not long since, which is
thus related: Going into a neighbours
house, one day last week, | found one
of the children suffering from severe
cough, and expressed my opinion that
it was a case in which medical assis
lance should be obtained. The moth
er of the boy agreed that it was very
bad, but before calling in docter
she intended to try cure that she had
long used in similar cases, and never
found to fail. On being pressed to
communicate the prescription. she
gravely informed me that the charm
consisted in Hale's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar, and that it could be
obtained of all the druggists, Price
so cents and ST. Great saving 5yspur-
chasing large size. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock FALLS, July 20, 1878.
c. n. CRITTENToN. Dear SIR. | have
been using your Hale's Honey of
HorehOund and Tar for bronchial af-
lection, and have been greatly benefit
ed by it, and would like to introduce
it in our little town, as [ can cheerfullv
recommend it to all that are suffering
from Lung Complaint. Coughs, Colds,
etc, What can you furnish me this
medicine for by the dozen bottles or
two dozen at time? Respectfully
yours, W. w, Brown, Rock Falls, Lii.
PIKE s.TooTHcHE Drops cure in one
minute,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
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 & MoKINsTRY. Hudson, N.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller l. Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson 4 Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
River News.

The Victory passed down to-day, having
been compelled to return from Dubuque
on account Of accumulated freight at that
point,
The Charley Cheaver passed up yester-
day.
The Arkansas is due up to morrow
morning.
The Clinton is due down on Wednesday
on her way down to enter the southern
trade this winter.
The bridge boom was removed for the
season and anchored in the slough to-day
There is no necessity to neglect your
business if you will only use Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup at once-the most reliable
remedy in the world for coughs, colds, etc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages
cloth and gilt binding. SO cents; some in
paper covers IS cts. Manhood, 10 cents;
Womanhood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents
securely sealed by mail Send money
or postage stamps DR.. Whittier, the
great specialist, GIT St. Charles street, St
Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
aama nrica7n l-1aod1v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

New cloaks, dolmas. circulars, shawls
and Gossamer water proofs for ladies and
gents just received by Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

CAUTION. DO not let your druggist
palm off substitute, when you demand
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, or you will be dis
appointed, for no medicine for children
equals it 10 effect.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE COMPLEXION.

Is recommended as q necessary accompaniment to
every lady's toilet
1T imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy of
] youth to the complexion not alone obscuring
Ri blemishes, but giving tone and vitality to@the
texture Of the skin. II cannot he Chased 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 enters
into tts 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 1t has done much to die.
Bipate the prejudice against the of articles TO
enhance female beauty.
1t is put up in handsome metal boxes, is dell.
ciously perfumed, and retails at 50 cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos. 122 and 124 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BEEGsToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars. Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, aDd on the most reasonable terms.
And The 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, 1878-11-11
Piles--Ttcning Piles

Positively cstred--also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
Hotel Arrivals.
HARPERHOUSE.

We note the following arrivals since last
report:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

ALLAN's ANTI-FAT Is the great remedy for Corpus
lency 1t Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
acts on the food IN the stomach preventing Its con:
version into fat Taken according to directions, u
win reduce o fat person from TO pounds q week.
In placing this remedy before the public as pOai
cure for obesity we do so knowing Its ability to
cure, as attested by hundreds OF testimonials, OF
which the following from lady in Columbus, Ohio,
fs d sample: Gentlemen Your Antt-Fat was duly
received took 1t according 10 directions and 1t
reduced me I'VE pounds. was 50 eated over the re-
suit that Immediately sent 70 ACKERMAN's drug
store for the second bottle" Another, physician,
writing for a patient from Providence, r. J.. says,
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from 100
pounds 10 1872 pounds and there lisa general improve
inent IN health" A gentleman writing rom BOs-
ton says; without special change or attention TO
diet two bottles OF Allans Ant-Fal reduced me four
and one-Quarter pounds.n The well-known Whole
sale Druggists, SMITH, DooLITTLE SMITH, Of Bos-
ton Mass, write follows: Adams Anti-Fat has
reduced n lady In our city seven pounds In three
wceksn A gentleman In st. Louis writes; "Alan's
Ant-Fat reduced me twelve pounds In three weeks,
and altogether have lost twenty-five pounds since
commencing its use" Messrs. POWELL Il PLTMPToN,
Wholesale Druggists, OF Buffalo, N. ", write: TO
THE PROPRIETokS OF ALLAN'S ANTI-FAT: Gentle
men,The following report Is from the lady who used
Adams Anti-Fat. ct (the Anti-Fat had the desired
effect, reducing the fat from two to I'VE pounds a
week until had lost twenty-five pounds, hope
never TO regain what have lost" Anti-Fat is an
unexceled bood-purl1er. 1t promotes digestion,
curing dyspepsia, and Is also potent remedy for
rheumatism Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on Obes-
BbTHNiC MEDICINE CO., PRop'Rs, Buffalo, ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11
MOLINE.

ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE,
RrcHARns q SoHRBEoK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busl-
ness notices should be handed in by noen 10 en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-11

by nn immense practice at the Worlds Dispen.
sary and Invallds Hotel having treated many thou
snnd cases OF those diseases peculiar to woman,
have been enabled 70 perfect NEST potent aud posi-.
tive remedy for these diseases.
10 deslKnate this natural epecihc, ] have named Il
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-03-07

broken panes, fireless stove, three
broken chairs, filthy straw mattress
on the floor and an empty larder, save
q few dried-up crusts; food Tor the
rats that roamed at will through the
desolate place. Starving and shlver-
ing, three little children; the eldest
six years of age; their clothing only
tattered shirts. On the filthy mat
tress the mother cold in death. by
her side, with his head lying on her
breast, the husband and father drunk
and senseless. The children piteously
crying, but even by their walls the
drunken father could not be aroused.
A neighbor heard their cries and call.
ed in the police. The children were
handed over to tho Commissioners OF
Charities, the dead woman was then
buried at the county's expense and
the brutal husband and father was put
in Jail.
At the Court of Special Sessions he
was called upon TO answer to the
charge Of cruelty TO children, this be,
ing the only crime on which he could
be held by laws Of man. He seemed
not to have recovered from his drunk
Ell stupor. How his wife died he did
know. What his children lived on
was alike mystery to him. He NUT.
tered a maudljn excuse about having
once been a hard working man in a
gas factory, but the Court remember
ed only his inhumanity, and gave him
the full penalty Of the law, six months
IN the penitentiary N. y. HeTald.