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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
ArmorY Hall.

To-day the bids for building the new
armory hall were opened in J. J. Parks
Office and are as follows: Atkinson & duff
$4,000, brick work only; NJ g. Prick, 81
$50, brick work; p Kennedy, 50, 100, brick
work; P. Farrell, $4,000, brick; M.Schnell,
$4,000, for brick work. The bids for the
entire building we're: John Volk & Co
$7,435; NJ. SchneIl, $3.50; Stevens,
Larkiu & Co., $7.775; Groves Bro. & Co,
$3.50, Volk & Co. are the lowest bid.
ders and will no doubt be awarded the
contract, although in the absence of Col
Butler the building committee will not
make the award. He will be home to.
morrow morning and the contract will
then be awarded. In connection with
these bids it is worth noticing the exact.
ness of Mr.. Ross estimate which was 81,
no, and since he made that estimate al
least $500 additional work, not then con.
templated, has been added, so that Mr..
Ross appears to be a safe architect tC
figure with, as, notwithstanding the in.
creased work, the estimate of Volk & Co.
is within the first proposed cost. Whet
completed. armory hall will be fine build
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Arrested for Larceny.

About II o'clock Thursday night consta-
bic Duane Nicholson reached Rock Island,
having in charge Philip O'Reilly, who is
wanted for stealing lot of harness from
Romanza Hall, about ten days ago. john
o Reilly, SOD of Philip, was also arrested,
but thore being no evidence to hold him,
he was discharged, His father is now in
Jail and viii be held until the next term Of
circuit court. He is sort of farmer, neal
Port Byron, that is, he divides his time be-
tween bis Farm and soap factory, which
he owns. The evidence is said to be strong
against him, He became unruly when ar
rested, and the officer had to handcuf him
and in doing SO, Nicholson came near
breaking bis leg. The prisoner is a stout.
built man, and resisted arrest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
A Noble Act.

1t is not often in these times of political
financial and moral degeneracy that re-
porter comes across an act of pure, unad.
liberated unsel6shness. Of all good deeds
done, there is not one in thousand that
has not some motive of selfishness more
or less remotely connected with it. One
of our wealthy citizens, not long ago, no-
ticed cripple at work on our streets. Be-
ing one of those persons who delights 10
finding ols oil about other people, what
and how they think aud what manner
thoughts come 10 them, without returning
| anything for such knowledge and being a
man who, by common repute, delights in
making money just the same as though he
could not count his wealth by the hundreds
of thousands, he commenced to enquire OF
the poor cripple bis condition, and learned
that he had been Union soldier and thai
having lost all of his army papers. he wa:
without his pension and obliged to work
in his crippled condition for the insignifi
cant sum of 60 cents day. Through tht
advice of the wealthy man the poor Grip
pie paid one of orr lawyers SIS, to try ant
get his pension papers. of course the law
yer took the money and after a time tolc
the fellow that nothing could be done 70
him. This coming to the knowledge o
the man of wealth who. by the way, is a
good lawyer as any of them, undertook
the case himself, secured the man his pen
sion papers and back pension to tn
amount of 1890, gave the man the none
and went on bis way, telling no one of tn
good deed done, of the family made happ
by the removal from their door of til
9 gaunt image of want, and yet there al
) those who sayt the rich shall never ente
the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

We can see some pleasure, if no reason.
in the converting of baby show. but we
could never see the slightest cause, rea
sonable or otherwise, for fat mans con-
vention, unless it be the fact that misery
loves company. For fifty or hundred
men, whose several weights range from
two hundred to three hundred pounds, to
hold convention simply because of SO
much surplus avoirdupois, is absurd to say
the least. 1t becomes doubly so when we
reflect that obesity is a disease. What
would we think of as many persons ENACT
ated by consumption holding convention
to compare their relative weights. There
is but one ground upon which we would
advocate another fat mems convention, and
| that is that they will meet to discuss the
merits of Alan's Anti-Fat, the only known
remedy for obesity. It is safe and reliable
Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Kidney and Bladder Diseases.

All manner of Urinary Bladder, Geni-
tai and Kidney Complaints. as weak
ness, paralysis, atony, inaclion. irrtia
ton, Inflammation, non-retention, it.
confluence, distractions, brick dun,
and other deposits, pains in the backs
thighs, hip joints, dragging down,
whites, impure or disease discharges,
contract or contagious diseases, ulcers,
tumors, engagements. dripping, ETC.,
etc., completely cured by Prot. Chap.
in's new and remarkable remedies
''Buchupaiba," Injection Fleur" and
CONSTITUTION Bitter Syrup" Prof
Chapin's reputation as a specialist
in the above diseases is guarantee as to
character Of these remedies. Sold by
druggists at $1.00 each or sent by
express on receipt of price. Advice
free. See circular with bottles. Ad.
dress +. s. Wells, SO. Barclay street
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

Next week Tuesday evening the Harper
Opera House, one Of the finest places of
amusement this side Of New York, and
not exeelled for beauty and elegance of
furnishing and scenery in the west, will be
open for the first time. The company Sc
lected for the initial performance is per-
haps the finest operate aud concert COM
bination in the country.
Mile. Marie Roze. the soprano is pro,
nounced by the press as possessing voice
of unusual lpower and remarkable sweet
ness, faultless distinctiveness and great
compass.
Such talent does not reach Rock Island
as rule, and there will undoubtedly be a
large audience on the occasion. Mr.. Har-
per has been to very heavy expense to &C.
cure the company-indeed the sum paid
is double that paid any other that
has ever visited this city. There is
another reason, too, outside the intrinsic
merit of the performance, which will weigh
largely in filing the house, and that is tht
desire on the part of our citizens to show
their appreciation of Mr. Harper's liber
atty in building so fine an opera house
The following criticism explains itself:
Great anticipations, founded upon tn,
reputation of Marie Roze on both sides o
the Atlantic, and especially upon her sue
cesses since her arrival in this country
had been awakened on all hands, and it il
not saying too much to assert that her per
Torrance last evening more than justife
the ideal thus formed in advance. He
voice is pure, strong, and resonant in it
upper register. and il is managed through
out with consummate ability and judge
ment. But it is as an actress, in conneG
ton with her. singing, that her peculia
powers are displayed. Into the part {
LeoRora she threw fire and enthusiast
which demanded and received the recoG
milton of the whole house-completely cor
trolling the attention and sympathies {
the listeners. 10 short, her success VS.
thorough and firmly established. -Bosto
Herald.
A large number of tickets have alread
been sold, and from the rapid manner
: which the seats are selling, it is safe
predict good house on Tuesday evenir
next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

5s
Council meeting on Monday next.
Quincy is to have new ferry boat
Thanksgiving day passed off quietly.
Library board meets on Monday even
ing.
Tom aud Jerry made folks merry yes
terday.
Burglars pillaged Davenport and Mo
line on Wednesday night.
The usual number of tramps at the
Marsbal's Office last night.
The foundation of the new armory
building is nearly completed.
--Keokuk is now in the field making
big moves to get the next regatta.
The services at Fifth avenue and
Trinity churches yesterday were we'll at
tended.
The Rock Island boys are of the
opinion that they have won their share Of
money at the Gun Club tournament.
Judge Dyer, of the United States
Court has decided in trademark case al
Milwaukee, Wis, that the constitutional
| ty Of the trademark statue cannot be sus
tanned.
1t is rumored that Frank Griggs, Of
Davenport, will become the owner of Da
vies' saw mill in that city. Mr.. Grigg'
has no superior in business qualifications
and will make successful lumberman.
"A trial of some negroes was proceed
ing at Justice Halves Office as we went t,
press. As nearly as could be learned i
was drunken row. and judging from tn
witnesses was likely to continue severa
hours.
Capt. Chas w. Durham feels seyera
years older to-day. and withal there is
certain dignity 10 his walk that seems t
betoken responsibility not heretofore OBJ
served, 1t is boy and of course Charli
is proud.
The Dixon Sun is authority for say
ing that Mr.. Gait. Of Sterling has pur
chased the Wallace House and will close i
in order to benefit the hotel bearing hisow
name. The Wallace House was kept b
A. NJ. Guild formerly of this city.
Officers HAYES and Bollman, pickle
up man named Frank Dawson. in hell
lessly drunk condition last night. He ha
been to Greetings and broke glass
the window. He was taken to Jail and th
afternoon brought before Justice Hayde
and fined So aud costs, amounting to Sc. s.
Paid and discharged.
| -Theviot's funeral took place at
= o'clock to-day from the Wadswort
: House. The body was taken to the Gs
e man NJ. E. church where services We
held and sermon preached by the paste
. A short address was also made by Cha
n w. Skinner, 10 behalf of the Reform Gu
n of which rheviot was member. Coron
+ Morris and Frank Van Haren, his ROOF
- mate, were among the pail bearers. NJ
d Theviot father of the deceased, entered
or request to-day with Judge Adams th
e Coroner Morris act as sdministratl
= 4 number OF railroad employees were
the funeral, also Mrs. Curtis of the Cur
House, where the murdered man boarde
The investigation of the manner of
IN death will be rigidly pursued aud eve
D. possible means employed to ferret out t
~ guilty parties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
The Gun Club Tournament,

THIRD DAI.
The attendance on the third day was
larger than on either OF the previous days
and unusual interest manifested. The
shooting was better than on the second day
and the number of entries h-uch larger
than was anticipated. The first shoot was
to decide ties of second day, which result
ed in division of money by Negus, Harms
and Cool The first regular shoot was
eight single rises, 81 yards, and 3 double
rises. Is yards.
Each team, to consist of two shooters.
entrance, each team, $4,000 -Four Prizes;
Forty per cent. to first; 30 per cent. to
second; 20 per cent. to third, and 10 pei
cent. TO fourth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Ponds EXTRACT.

Not very long ago, lady voluntarily
called upon the editor of the Worcester
: Press" end desired him to notice the fact
that Ponds Extract cured her Of long
standing Oatarrh. She was prompted to
do this by spirit of gratitude, and that
others might find relief for this exceeding.
ly troublesome disease.
This remedy will promptly relieve, and
speedily cure catarrh. Beware Of imita :
tons. Ask for .PoND's EXTRACT, Take
no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

Supervisor Taylor was IN the city to-day.
G. A. Bryant, representing the Globe
Nail Co., was in the city to-day in the in
terest of the company, one of the best 10
the United States.
Samuel Heagy, and A. r. Stoddard,
were in the city to-day. Before leaving,
they gave check 10 firm name for two
bonds of the new Rodman Rife Go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
New Clothes.

Now is the time to come out with new
clothes and get ready to make new resolu
tons and swear off from ever buying them
from anyone except J. t. Dixon, the mos
popular and reliable merchant tailor il
the city, His cutting, fitting, styles, quail
ity of cloth aud making is assuredly the
best aud his prices compare favorably witt
the cheaNest
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
ouack 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, 1878-11-29

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk OF Magnesia,
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

EVERYBODY CALL and get bottle Of
TdpLor's Oil of Life,-it is wonderful-its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals the lungs,-it does all that it is
recommended for, and more-something
unusual for patent medicine to do, but it
does do it every time, For sale by John
Beneston. tu-f&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
OF the thousands who die annually

OF the thousands who die annually Of
how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLOAN LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & Con Liver On.
1t is so delicately favored that even ar
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get q bottle OF it. INV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Perfection in Cookery.

The nearest approach to perfection in
articles designed for kitchen use is that of
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. With very
little experience the housewife or cook is
always sure of delicious biscuits, rolls,
bread, cake, ETC., every time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

Mrs. w. W. Durant, mother of Col. E.
H. Durant, the we'll known lumberman Of
Saltwater, died at her residence, at AL
bany, ILL.,, on the 9th. She was about IS
years old and had been a resident Of
Whiteside county for over 80 years,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

HUNDREDS OF DYsPEPTcs-have taken
a brighter view of life since they have
been helped by Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic, "
It cures all malarial disorders also. For
sale in-and the west. Ask for it and
don't take any other. G. Tegeler Il Co.,
wholesale Agt's Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

Frank MilIer's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard and 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, 1878-11-29

Too true, It's pity, and pity it's, It's
true that too many sensible people regard
coughs and colds so indifferently. DIR.
BulIs Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds
and is only % cents bottle,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

THE LIVER 10 more frequently the seat
OF disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, in a meas
ure. the power of the stomach. bowels,
brain, and the whole nervous system.
Regulate that important organ by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator, and prevent
most of the diseases that flesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

What's the use of eating whole box Of
Devines' Pitch Lozzenge at once sitting? 1t
is just as good to have it last two or three
days. and work slow in the system tor
colds, coughs, and for lung difficulties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
For sale ar q Rargairl.

House and lot in very desirable loca-
ton, containing 9 rooms, closets, bath
rooms, hydrant, Gas, large barn and all
other modern improvements. Apply to
NJ, M. Corbett. Attorney at law. 25dlW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
The Weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
TAN. 800 above zero 1sP.N 41o above zerC
"a n, $40 P. n. Az
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

What is the matter with the darling
creature2' the baby was crying pitenuslv,
but the purse had bottle of DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup at hand. and the little fellow
was soon comfortable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

ALIAN,s AHTr-FAT IS the great remedy for Corpu-
lency IL Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
III acts on The food IN the stomach, preventing its con-
version into nat Taken according 20 directions, q
win reduce q fat person from 20 pounds week.
In placing this remedy before the public posi-
tive cure for obesity, we do knowing its ability 70
cure, as attestod by hundreds OF testimonials, of
which the following from q lady In Columbus, Ohio,
is a sample; " Gentlemens-Your Anti-Fat was duly
received. took II according 70 directions and Il
reduced me I'VE pounds was 30 elated over the re-
suit that Immediately sent 20 AcKERDdAN's drug
store for the second bottle.n Another, physician,
writing for a patient from Providence, r. J., says,
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from 100
pounds lg2 pounds and there fs general improve
fnent In health.n A gentleman writing nom Bos-
ton says; Without special change or attention TO
diet two bottles Of AIlnnB Anti-Fal reduced four
and one-qunrter pounds The wei-known Whole
sale Druggists, SMITH, DoOIITTLE SMITH, OF Bos-
ton, Mass, write as follows: Alan's Anti-Fat has
reduced lady In our city seven pounds In three
weeks.n A gentleman In st. Louis writes: "Allan's
Anti-Fat reduced me twelve pounds In three weeks,
and altogether have lost Twenty-Five pounds since
commencing It's user Messrs. POWELL d PLIAfPToN,
wholesale Druggists, OF Buffalo, N. T., write: To
THE PROPRIETORS OF ALLAN'S ANTI-FAT; Gentle
meuThe following report Is from the lady who used
Adams Anti-FaL ut (the Anti-Fat had the desired
effect reducing the fat from two 20 five pounds a
week until lad lost twenty-hye pounds hope
never 60 regain what have lost" Antt-Fati s an
unexceed blood-puriner. 1t promotes digestion,
cuEing dyspepsia and is also potent remedy for
rheumatism. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on Obes-
fty sent on receipt OF stamp.
S6THNiC MEDICINE CO, PRor'Rs, Buffalo, ny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE COMPLEXION.

FOR THE COMPLEXION.
Is recommended as a necessary Accompaniment to
every lady's toilet.
1T imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy Of
! youth to the complexion; not alone obscurtng
all blemishes, but giving tone ana 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 enters
into te composition but the most strictly pure in
gradients, and all OF harmless nature. These pc
culiartics have insured for 1t the patronage Of
ladies of the highest social circles who for years
have used 1t exclusively. 1t has done much to dis
sipate the prejudice against the use of articles to
enhance female beauty
1t is put up in handsome metal boxes, is deli
ciously perfumed, and retsils at 50 cents.
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos. 1872 and 124 Arch Street, -. PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BENGsToN, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

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, 1878-11-29
CITY.

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Assortment large, cheap for cash at Henry
Regensburger's, Rock Island. ILL., t&f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

PHI Blanchard, Chas. Croweh, F ].
Lehman, Boston; Chas. Crawford.
Gilmore. Chicago; FL r Goring, London
Eng; Stanley Plummer, Washington, D
e.; John s Fake, Troy, N, Y; ], Fl Beck
Detroit; Z e Edwards, Cinn,; Il J Mitch
ell, Louisville, Ky; j P Savage, st. Louis
j L Cookie, G S Scbmitt. Peoria; G Ar
mold, Buffalo, N, Y; L Kaufman, G A
Barnum, E II Anderson, W P Perry, N.
Y; d j Webb, Rapids City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

j j Baker, VIM. Wakefield, L Y
Marsh, w z Jones, Harry Cook. Otto T
Heiutz, G w Hale and wife, Chicago; r
G Goodfellow, Il Schools, N. Y; Geo s
Wells. Geneseo. L Thomas Geneseo; Hen =
ry Schaefer. Quincy. j D Hemstead, De
troit; A B Bryant, Danville LII
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Thanksgiving pav.

The day passed very quietly in Moline.
The usual number of turkeys were de-
voured, perhaps q little more than the
usual amount of spiritual consolation-in
liquid torm-taken, though peace and har-
mony prevailed; those who were full ap-
parently thankful that they had the money
or credit with which place themselves In
that happy, oblivious frame of mind, and
those who were not seemed thankful that
they had not the inclination to ''fll up
and enjoyed themselves watching the
other fellows ludicrous conduct. The
time-honored disregard for the object OF
the holiday was studiously observed, and
with the exception of the religious service
at the M. E. church every thing seemed to
indicate desire to let by cones be by
cones, the dead past bury their dead, y
and consequent reluctance to remember
any thing for which they should be thank
full. The day closed with exercises in
keeping with its inception. with parties al
Dunn's, Reese's and Odd Fellows Halls
and at Crossings saloon, Everybody
was glad they had lived until yesterday,
but this morning some confess to an incl
nation to follow their hair which seemed
to be pulling toward another world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29
Hotel Arrivals.
HARPER HOUSE.

We note the following arrivals since last
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-29

BY an immense practice at the Worlds Dispen'
sary and Invallds Hotel having treated many thou
sand cases Of those diseases peculiar to woman,
have been enabled to perfect most potent and posi-
tive remedy for these diseases.
70 desllnate This natural specific, have named u