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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Something for New Year.

The world renowned success of Hostel
ter's Bitters, and their continued popular
lty for quarter OF century as a sto-
machic, is scracely more wonderful than
the welcome that greets the annual appear
ance Of Hostetter's Almanac. This valu-
able treatise is published by Hostetter
& Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa, under their own
immediate supervision. employing so
hands in that department. Ten cylinder
printing presses, folding machines, S job
presses, &c, are running about eleven
months in the year on this work. and the
issue of the same for 1879 will not be less
than ten millions, printed 10 the English,
German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swed-
ish. Holland, Bohemian and Spanish Ian
guages. Refer to copy of it for valuable
and interesting reading concerning health,
and numerous testimonials as to the effica-
cy of Hostetter' Bitters, amusement, var.
led information, astronomical calculations
and chronological items, &c., which can be
depended on for correctness. The Alma
nae for 1879 can be obtained free of cost,
from druggists and general country deal
ers in all parts OF the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

We announce with sincere regret the
death. this Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock, of Harry g. Sweeney, the little
child of Redmond Nj. Sweeney. The little
fellow was particularly bright child, and
a universal pet About month ago, or
less, grain of corn got into his nose, which
caused him pain. About week ago Drs.
Gait and Truesdale placed him under the
influence Of anaethetics and removed the
grain of corn, since which time he has been
much better. Yesterday he seemed un-
usually bright aud cheerful and was at his
grandfather's house for dinner. After
dinner he was taken sick and carried home,
and to-day died of membraBeous Group.
The funeral will occur tomorrow at z
O'Clock from the residence of his parents
Fourth avenue, near 18th streets. THE
ARGUS extending sympathy to the afflicted
family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Darts Hall To- Night.

To night Billy Emerson's famous min
strel company appears at Darts Hall in an
entertainment replete with fresh acts,
original sketches, ETC., and programme
of unusual attractiveness. This troupe is
acknowledged the leaders in the minstrel
profession and have won an enviabe name
in the metropolitan cities. Billy Emerson
is without doubt one of the very best ne
gro impersonators in the country. We
notice on the programme that he appears
in his celebrated character of DIR. Open
heimer, which is alone worth the price of
admission. In fact there is not 'stag"
in the whole company, they are all first
class performers and those who go to
Darts Hall tonight can be assured of a
6rst-class entertainment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
An Important Suit.

The suit TO appoint receiver to take
possession aud collect the rents of the new
Davenport Block on Brady street, and the
old Davenport Block on Main street, in
Davenport has just been decided 10 favor
of the appointment of such receiver. This
suit was brought 10 the interest of the
parties owning notes secured by what is
known as the Davenport omnibus mort
gage; on the grounds that the property
was inadequate to pay the mortgages, and
that Geo. L. Davenportis not able to make
good the deficiency, and for the reasons
that the property has been permitted TO
be sold for taxes, and the rents diverted
from the purposes to which they should
be applied. The defendants will take an
appeal from this decision.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
The National Scourge.

1t ia estimated that the annual damages
caused by the ravages of insects and
worms exceed $3.50, 600 in the United
States alone. Truly an enormous loss
Yet it sinks into insignifcance when COM
pared with the ravages of that more terri
bic scourge, Consumption, which annually
sweeps hundreds of thousands of human
souls into eternity. The causes of con-
sumption are various, depending in every
instance for the development of the dis
ease upon the scrofulous diathesis, or tenn
permanent. of the victim. Thus the same
cause which will produce in one person an
attack Of actual disease or slight ner-
vous prostation, will engender consumption
iu person of scrofulous habit. That con-
sumption can be cured by proper treat
ment will be readily perceived when the
exact nature of the disease is understood
VIE: the accumulation and deposition OF
scrofulous matter (tubercles) in the lungs
| Obviously, the principal remedies requir-
ed are Cd powerful alternative. or blood
purifier, to arrest the accumulations and
also cleanse the blood of the scrofulous
matter, and ~ mild carthartic TO expel
the diseased matter from the system
This course Of treatment, in conjunction
with strict hygenic regime, has proved
the most successful method of curing this
disease. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets
are the best Alternative and cathartiC
remedies before the public, and have beer
alone used in thousands of cases of con
sumption with the most marked efficacy
DIR. Pierces Invalids' Hotel, at Buffalo, N
L, affords special and unequaled advan
tages to consumptives, rot only possessing
the best medical anG hygenic means o
treatment. but having the essential ad
vantage of being situated In a climate
where the inhabitants are notably FIRE,
from this disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Chapin's Buchupaiba,

The new and remarkably successful
remedy in genital urinary, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other reparations' It's remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. Its
economy and simplicity requiring no
medical fees) and its unvarying Ger
taintv,it is attracting attention every
where, and is now employed largely by
the profession. In cases of impure or
diseased discharges, "Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with Buchu-
paiba," and to remove any faint of
mercury or syphilis that may exist in
the system from past illness, use
"Chapin's Constitution Bitter Syrup
Sold by Druggists at 81. each by ex-
press on receipt of price. Advice free.
See circular with bottles. Address e.
S. Wells, So Barclay street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

DR.. T. C. THOMPSON. formerly of Galveston. but
now of Finlay & Thompson, wholesale druggists
of New Orleans, unhesitatingly says, that to his
own personal knowledge and observation, English
Female Bitters is most wonderful medicine for
the cure OF chronic female complaints. He knew
If case in Galveston, considered almost hopeless,
and resisted all medical aid from the profession
She was induced to try these Bitefs % others mad
spoken of them in the highest terms, and she COM
menced improving at once and was finally entirely
cured by their Similar cases are recorded all
over the country and 10 female afflicted with any
disease peculiar to her sex, should fail to use
them. As uterine tonic and female regulator
they have no equal. Can be used by married and
simple at all timee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK.-One 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 Graud
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, 1878-12-26
Radan.RadAu.

Thousands OF Americans seek health during the
summer months by quafing the crystal waters OF
some fashionable springs, while just as many SUI
erers remain at home through sheer necessity.
The Baden Baden Springs, of Germany, are per-
haps the most noted in the world. The water OF
these springs is Aperient, acting pleasantly and
gently upon the stomach, bowels and kidneys
fhe active principles of these celebrated springs
have been combined, forming beautiful white
salt which has been bottled for family use, and Il
offered to the American people under the name Of
Balley's Saline Aperient at so cents per BEETLE
The Salt possesses all the qualities of Baden-BadeI
water, is very pleasant efervesent, and sparkling
relieving constipation, sick headache, sour stom
ach, etc., at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Famous Fever Foe.

Frightful and fendish chills, and flushed FIRE tfEl
fever found fellcitous Fanny Forest, while frolck-
ing and frisklng In a forsaken foggy forest. Fanny
house. feeling feeble, flung her faultless form
fondly in her fathers faithful fortress. Fine
Of frenized chils and fever with Quiuine fervently
feeling fate favored freedom from the frightful
fevered fiend Tickle quinine freely failed. Fanny
uently told her fate Her Aeet-footed father forth
with. fortified with flial fondness few as feet
footman, and faced the form and features OF Frank
Fnlsom at his fancy drug store and found Days
feyerish tends flight. Fannys features freshened,
and she became fond Of fashionable feasts ana
lnery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression: a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVeF-Works
IndescFefions Or excuses, 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, lmparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
reiuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands Sold by dealers. Price, S100 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five ylals
and $500 vial Of powder. Sent by mail On
receipt Of price Address HUMPHREYS
NONCOMPLIANCE MEBYCSNE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
The Opera House

furniture store, is the place to select any
thing in the furniture line, at prices as low
as can be obtained anywhere. Magnificent
parlor sets. lounges, marble top tables,
elegant bed room sets. superb dressing
cases, etc. etc.. also the celebrated and
only ''Kuell Chair.
Drop in and examine the finest stock OF
furniture in Rock Island,
G. c. KNELL & Bro,
Opera House Block,
1Sd-wed&montf Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Paupcrs.

For some time Overseer Sweeney has
been trying to get Mrs. Healy, and John
Henry Fuller, to 60 to the poor house, but
always without success. So long as Mr..
Sweeney would furnish the wherewithal TO
keep them they would not 60. To-day
Mrs. Healy was taken in sleigh to Jail, by
Marshal Halves and shortly after Fuller
was corralled and put down. They will re-
main there until tomorrow and then be
taken to the poor house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

The Peoria Democrat grows frantic over
the murder of two men in the south and
talks southern outrage" as glibly as the
most partizan republican, yet the idiot
whom Dowdall employs to make his pa
per foolish hasn't heard of the roasting
alive of two citizens in ''solid" Nebraska.
He is the only instance in the state of a
republican fat lunatic disguised as dem
ocratic editor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
The Harvast of Grain

has been most abundant, and the over
worked farmers and grain dealers will now
recuperate their systems by using Reeds
''Gilt Edge Tonic" sure cure will follow.
These Bitters are excelled by none, Call
for them. Take no other. G. Tegeler
& Co. wholesale agents, Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Conduraugo

is the best known specific for dyspepsia,
nausea, billiousness aud nervousness. 1t
will give you keen appetite, help diges-
ton and tone the stomach. Ask your drug
gist for Maguire's Condursngo and be sure
you get it; take no other, 1t is absolutely
free from any injurious drugs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Tha best ana most Economical

Housekeepers are giving the cheap,
adulterated baking powder wide berth"
and why2 Because experience has taught
them that an absolutely pure, full
strength, full weight article, such as
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which never
fails to produce light, wholesome, and
nutritious biscuits. rolls, mullins, waffies,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Nohhv SHIFTS

made to order at short notice and in best
style, at prices as low as any other place
in Rock Island for the same quality Of
goods. at Dixon's, LIS Second avenue.
Make yourself present of new suit of
clothes made by Dixon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

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 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, 1878-12-26

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, q
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
"a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
For Senator,

The State Register. published at Spring
field under the direction of ex-Goy. Palm
er. has been canvassing the chances of the
different republican candidates for the u.
s. senate, aud thus divides the votes of the
los republican members of the next gen.
eral assembly. as they would.vote on joint
ballot toIa,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

THE LIVER is more frequently the seal
of disease than is generally supposed, FOL
upon its regular action depends, in 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, 1878-12-26

Gov. CoIlum has revoked the warrant on
which the two men, Gafagan and Mer
rick, were held. accused of murder in
Schuylkill county, Pa, and the men have
been released.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

Rev. Mr.. Kendall, (the Barometer
man. of New Lebanon, N. Y, says he
keeps box of Devines Pitch Lozenge in
the pocket of all bis coats, so as to have
them by him: ard insists that their use is
excellent to prevent colds and throat ails.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

The two republicans from this district
are reported divided; Mock being for
Ogiesby and Simonson for Hawley. All
OF the six votes for Hawley come from the
18th, 10th, 2lst and ed districts. Sena-
tor Ford is for Oglesby.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

When you have a thing to do, do it;
and when you have cough to cure, cure
it, by using DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the
safest and best made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
DtamoND-Tbe hest in the world

DIAMoND.-The 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 DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.: A. +. EvoRY & Co.,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. o. Box
5062, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day az in
Dictated by thermometer:
TAN. 100 above seroI 1SP.k zoe above zero
ga n, 14S " 3 P.H. lSS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

No more Laudanum for our babies. "
All mothers unite in pronouncing DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup the best soothing reme-
dy now sold. 1t is free from opiates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

Go to Wivill & Co.'S for cheap dry
goods. A fine line of dress patterns just
resolved. DIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DIR. Warner Health Corset, at M,
G. Mills, dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
S5 CENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

The Chicago Times, says Scratch a
whiskey thief and you find Logan man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

Fursl Fursll Furs!ll Cheap for cash.
Also ladies' fine handkerchiefs and notions
cheaper than the cheapest,
diff WIvILL & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

Large reductions in overcoats and suits,
for men and boys, at Goldsmith's, Beng
ston' Block 19dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

Unless you use Pozzoni's indicated COM
plexion powder. which restores freshness
to the skin, and imparts durable softness
| euualled by none other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

"And as good lost, is seldom or never found;
As fading glass, no rubbing will r fresh;
Az flowers dead, lie withered on the groundi
AS broken glass no cement will refresh
So beauty blemished once is forever lost
In spite of physic, paid and cost"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ROSSMAN' > CUhE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as a trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsrRY, Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller & Fuller, and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
CITY.
Chew JacksOn's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.

The choicest winter wheat -four in Rock
Island, at Folsom's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26
PiIos--Ifohing Piles

Positively catred-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, 1878-12-26
OVARIAN TUMOR +!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
by DIR. Railways Remedies.
For the Cure Of Chronic Disease

DIR. RADwAY s. CO., 80 Warren ST., New York
BEvERI Y, Mass, July IL, 1869.
DIR. RAILWAY: have had Ovarian Tamor in the
ovaries and bowels. All the doctors eaid "there
was no help for it." tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me- / saw your
Resolvent, and thought would try il; but had no
faith in IL, because had suffered Tor twelve years
took six bottles of the Resolvent and one box Of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re-
lei aud there is not sign OF tumOr 10 be seen or
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumor was in the
left side OF the bowels, over the groin. write this
to you for the benefit Of Others You can publish
It II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26


Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Congee-
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, PAlpttation Of the Heart,
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold Chills
Ague Chills.
The application OF the Ready Relief to the part
or parts where the pain difficulty exists will Of
ford ease and comfort.
Twenty drops In half tumbler OF water will in
few minutes cure Cramps, Sprains, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrh9a, Dysentery,
Collie Wind in the Bowels, and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. Anew drops,
IN water will prevent sickness pains from change
OF water 1t is better than French Brandy or Bit
ers as n stimulanL.
FEVER & AGUE
Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There ID
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other mRlarOus, bilious
scarlet, typb old yellow and other fevers aded by
Railways Plls)sO quick as Railways Ready Relief
Fifty cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
The Victim

of youthful indulgence, successes. &c.
he who is now suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness, losses, de.
posits, sediments, irritation, dyspepsia,
nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania. He who is in pre-.
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief and cure by using
''Wells' Health Renewer - 1t is espec,
tally designed for just these cases ano
for those who are older. and are lacking
in animal vitality and vigor. 1t enables
the system to recuperate rapidly ano
supply the drain thereon, Don't fail II
try it. Sold by druggists at $1.00, ol
sent by express on receipt of price
Advice free. See circular with bot
ties. Adde'S E. s.. Wells. 28 Barcla!
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston, Aug 20-The attorney gener
al of Massachusetts gave a first hearing
to-day in the case of Hiram FL. Kimpton.
for whom a requisition has been issued by
the authorities of South Carolina. Judge
Abbott and Mr.. Tunstall, for South Caro-
lima, submitted certain papers bearing up
on the construction of the law under which
the proceedings are to be heard and there
on rested their cases. The counsel for
kimpton held that his presence in South
Carolina was required not to punish him,
but TO put him in such position as to
compel him TO aid South Carolina to rid
herself OF her obligations by repudiating
some of her state debts. An agreement
was made with Kimpton that he should be
exempt from taxation fifteen days if he
could go to South Carolina and give infor-
nation. This agreement was drawn up
and signed in the st. Nicholas hotel New
York. Gen. Youmans objected to the
reading OF the agreement, but the attorney
general admitted the paper. Dickins then
called attention to the case of Senator
Patterson, who was arrested in Washing
ton on the very indictment and attempt
made to take him back to South Carolina