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The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Missed his Footing.

A man coming over from Davenport on
the ferry last evening, thought he would
try and lard before the ferry reached the
dock, He made jump for the wharf
boat, bat it was EttIo farther away THAI.
he thought and he went down between the
ferry and ghar4. He swam and founder
ed til he got himself out all safe. then
picked up lis grip" which he had when
he fell in. and walked of up town a wiser
and ''wetter' man.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Masonic.

At the regular annual convocation OF
Barrett Chapter, No. Is. Royal Arch
Masons, held in Masonic Temple, Tuesday
evening, the following officers were choseo
for the ensuing year:
NJ. +. H. P-John r. Warner.
Il. K.-James NJ. Montgomery.
L S.-H. Burgower.
q. of HI. w. Matthews.
=. S.-William Smith.
Treas.-W. L. Sweeney.
Rec M M Corbett.
K. 4. C.-Henry Carse
q. N. 3D. V.-Jobn Fl. Lloyd.
q. VI. I'd V.-P. Lynch.
G. NJ. LIST V.--C F. Hengster.
Sent -George Foster.
Member Board Of Control, . years-W,
l.. Sweeney.
The masonic bodies of the city have
adopted system Of lights by which the
fraternity eau tell when there is a COM
munica,ioa, convocation or conelave. A
blue light showing the square aud com
pass, and letter G. is for Trio and Rock
Island Lodges; red light, showing key
stone, is for Barret Chapter, Royal Arch;
red and whito light, showing Maltese
cross, is for Everts Copnandry, Knights
Templar. Visiting brethern are expected
to govern themselves accordingly.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Ta,kine Over 1000 Miles.

The Bethlehem (Pa) Times of recent
date says "Robert A. Packer. Super
of the Pennsylvania and New
FORK Railroad, is at present hunting with
a party of gentlemen 10 the vicinity OF
North Bend. Neb. Yesterday he for two
hours conversed with his wife and friends
at Sayre. his brother at Mauch Chunk, and
his friends along the line. The medium
was the railroad and Western Union wires
and Edison's telephone At the Office in
this place connection was made with the
Easton and Amboy wire. and at Perth
Anboy with a Western Union wire, and
thence to Chicago and North Bend. The
total distance was about 1000 miles, an d
every whisper was audible.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
VEGEE1INE
Dyspepsia.

Thousands OF people have observed, that, when
the digestive organs fail TO assmlate the food to
the proper needs Of the body the system Is thrown
out OF gear the flesh has lost its frmness, ana a!l
the worst symptoms of Dyspepsia are present.
few doses of VEGETINE will quickly restore oroet,
and give back the sweet pleasures OF health:
Dyspepsia attack is a very small trouble AT nrsI
and results from very simple cause; ExcessaSe ~
or too rapid eating and the habit OF "bolting the
food disarranges the stomach process, causing
painful sensations 10 arise IN the region OF the
stomacb appetite 10 diminish, and the worst
symptoms OF heartburn and collie to set in. Some
times the patient yomits; and from morning uil
feels sick all over and some days is down nat with
q raging sick headache. In very many cases the
disease begins Ia the blood, caused wholly or IN
part by scrofulous humor lodged in the system
but in nearly all the liver is also the seat OF
the disease, as well the stomach. What Is
wanted. therefore, TO effect a cure Is something
that win force rhe blood TO do its part OF the work
and, ne soon as the process of digestion has been
ablished, Dyspepsia will vanish, and life VIII
again become pleasure instead of curse. rake
very little drink during meals. Liquids shoul9 oe
taken after eating; then they assist dlgesilon
Read testimonials.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION o
weak exhausted feeling, 20 energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL oyER-woRK.
INDTSCRETIONS OR ENCESSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
IS. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
ten, dispels the gloom and dependency,
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and reiuveuates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l00 per single vial, or SIS, 90 per
package of five vials and 81 90 vial of pow
der Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY 109 Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Hundreds of tons of white butter are
bought every year, worked over by deal
ers, colored up aud sold for double the
price paid the farmers. This fact should
convince farmers that they should put
their own butter i1to the best shape for
market and so realize all they can from it,
1t must have the bright golden color Of
June, which nothing but Wells, Richard
son & Cos Perfected Batter Color can
give. Use this color, pack your butter in
the best manner; and yna VIII get the top
price.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Profit and Loss.

CANTO l.
A promissory note near three
A check unsigned that signed should be-
A merchant gasped, as well might he,
"a pen. kingdom for pen"
Make haste,'' the merchant sharply spoke,
The pen in signing made one stroke,
Then sputtered, bent and rudely broke
The pen, the wretched, worthless pen.
The bank had promptly closed its door
The messenger no signed check bore
All that was left was TO deplore
The woes that came from one bad pen.
The notary posts his dismal sheet,
The merchants ruin is complete,
No hope the sheriff to defeat
He faile d, ss failed his useless pen.
CANTo II.
Once more for fortune went in quest,
His motto. ''only use the best;
To everything he brought the test
Nor feared disaster from pen.
Life henceforth bears a charmed look,
No pens but those the medals took
TIE Standard Pens by EsterDrook-
The pen for all, the Falcon Pen.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
It has been Tcsted.

Among all the remedies of the age,
none has been put to severer test than
Vegetiue, and none nave won more
favor with invalids. The cures and relief
are attested by the statement OF the
persons bepi6ted The medicine has be
come popular remedy, end is asked toT
everywhere. 1t is sold everyWhere, See
the advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Illustrated Marriage Guide. ESQ pages, clc4 N
ami gilt binding. so cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 3 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
SIT ST. Charles Street. ST. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Mr. A. NEIGER, TaylorviIle, Pa, writes:
My mother, an old lady of sixty years,
suffered for thirty years with Rheumatism,
to such an extent that she was at times
entirely lame. We procured from Messrs.
Ludwig Bros, Druggists in Scranton.
Pa, bottle of ST. JABoBs OIL, used it
according to directions, and saw our efforts
crowned with perfect success. Mother
was relieved.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
CURED.

VALLEY STREAM, QUEENS Co, l. l., n. 7.
MIR. Fl. r STEVENS:
Dear Sir,-I take the pleasure OF writing you a
small certificate concerning NEGETINE prepared by
you. have been a sufferer with the Dyspepsia for
over forty years, and have had the Chronic Diar
rhUa for over six months, and have tried most
everything; was given up TO die and did not ex-
peCt to live from day 10 day, and no physician
could touch my case. saw yOur Negetine recon
mended to cure Dyspepsia. l commenced using it.
and continued doing so. and am now well wo-
man. and restored TO perfect health. A. who are
afflicted with this terrible disease, won I'd kindly
recommend to try ii for the benefit of their health
and il is excellent as a blood purifier.
BY DIR. T. K. FORBES. N. D., for
MRS. WIN. II. FORBES.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

AS A RELIABLE REMEDY for Coughs.
Colds, Hoarseness, or any affection of the
throat and chest, use, according TO direc-
tons given on each bottle. Madame
Zadoc Porter's Cough Balsam. It is
always reliable. and the possession of a
single bottle may, in case of q sudden
attack, prove to be worth Fifty times its
cost. Sold By Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
S1y Doctors.

1t is fact that many of the regular"
doctors who will not recommend Warmers s
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for the dis
eases which it so effectually removes,
yet use it ION the sly" in their practice
They must soon adopt il openly as the
standard remedy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Why pay Exorbitant Prices for sulphur
and other nedicated baths intended to
cure diseases of the skin, gout and rheu-
matism, when GLENN's SULPHUR Soar
a box of which costs go cents, accom-
niishes the same objects.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic will cure the
worst cases of fever aud ague.
The Occidental Dining Rooms

will hereafter be open every evening until
II O'Clock Oysters IN every style, bot
coffee, beefsteak, mutton chops, and any
thing desired that the market affords will
be served to order, Parties desiring
after theatre hours, will find
the Occidental first class in all respects.
11-3dlm Fl. Z. WEST. Prop'r.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

How very prone to neglect the warning
of the chilly feeling exhibited before the
approach of severe Cold or Fever A
dose Of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills taken at
such time would, in all probability, pre-
vent the establishment of serious disease.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

IF had to walk from here to Balti-
more for it, l would not be without Dr..
Bulls Cough sSyrup in my family" is
what we heard lady say yesterday. Price
only 25 cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
= GARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
dscretions OF youth, weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by q missionary in SoGth America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. IENAE Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
EoSSMRN'S CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
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. Sent
by mail for so cents. RossMAN & Nc
KINsTRY. Hudson, N. Y. Prop. VI
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
THE1ARGUs ,and its highly imaginal

THETARGUs 'aDd it's highly imaginary
correspondents need not trouble them
selves about the official aspirations of the
editors of the Union. They have none.-
Union.
Indeed, we'll now what ale yoH going 20
do about it? We suggest you refer it to
the people"
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
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IT MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.

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The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Special Notice.

All clergymen located in the city, who
are entitled to. and wish to use half fare
permits, on the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St.
Paul Railway, for the ensuing year are re-
ouested to call at my Office before Dec. 10.
90. St II. 3. butcher, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Tha Weatner--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
7AH 80 above zero 12P.M 36e above zerI
9A n. SOC F" P.A.37o "
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Tel CYerhoara.

Last evening man got on the steamer
Victory, at Davenport, intending to go 10
ST. Louis. The boat pulled ont from the
shore and came over to this side,and when
nearing this sLore, some oDe of the crew
shouted "6Ian overheard" q" The boat
was stopped, and sure enough, there was
e man houDderiug 10 the water. He was
picked up by the roustabou;s and taken to
Troubles saloon, where restoratives were
given him, under the influence Of which
he recovered consciousness. He gave his
name as Michael Booth; said he was a
German and was going to St. Louis; that
he was walking around the boat and
missed his footing, and the first thing he
knew lie was in the water.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Prevention is better than cure. Motfat
Life Pills cleanses the system and prevents
disease. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters are In
vigorating and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

''Tis q set OF features. Goa picXton,
The tfne:ure OF a skin that admire
In using PoZZoni's complexion powder.
Faireet charms you will acquire.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

wA SUE THING :

1t never fails. Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchu-paiba-aq quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay St., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at BengEtouls
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Go and sec the amusing stage entertain
ment given by the ladies of Trinity church
at their festival on Thursday and Friday
evenings the 1Ith and 18th.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
WANTED.

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent 10 this county at once, at a salary
of 500 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

For SALE.-A valuable piece Of land.
about acres, on the bluff, suitable for a
residence or vineyard. For particulars
enquire at this Office. 12"2dlm
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Grear Fun on a Well-known Institu-
tiou.

The famous Patent Medicine Warehouse
of Chas. y. Crittenton. No. Sixth aven-
ue, New York, has recently been subject
ed to an extraordinary pressure-the
pressure OF crowds Of sufferers from
coughs and Colds IN search of HALE s
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR" of
which he is the fortunate proprietor. The
popularity of the article is boundess, and
will last. for it is built on the solid founda-
ton OF innumeraole cures. Crittenton's 8
establishment might properly be called a
Saving Bank. from the number It has been
Instrumental in saving from Consumption.
Bronchial affections of every type vanish
under its balmy and baisamic influence
with astonishing rapidity. Sold by all
druggists. Principal depot, Sixth aven-
ne, New York. Ask for large size. price
81: they are much the cheapest.
). Thornton Weaver, /, ,34I Ridge aven-
ue, Philadelphia writes; "HALE's HONEY
OF HoREHOUND AND TAR has readu
sale"
Pixies TooTHAoHE Drops CURE IN
4 lNr Mrnvrvr~ -
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Read the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfee, the celeb ated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay S100 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Our LIGHTNING LINIMENT is ''aoarns"
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Skinny Men

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, Vivacity, electric power vital brain
OF nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal eXcesses, abuse, aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous proetra-
ton, should use wells Health Renewer, remark
able IL preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline etc 81 at Druggists
Depot. IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston'e.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Dyspepsia. Indigestion.

AeHLEY, ILL, Jan, 7, 1915.
u. r. STEVENS
Dear Sfr,-I have been using VEGETINE Tor Dys-
medicines ever used. There is nothing NE IL
FOR Dvsnensia MRS M E. FOWLRS.
am personally acquainted with Mrs. Fowkes,
anc can certify that the above statement is true.
w. C. PACE, NJ. D.,
Druggist, Ashley, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

The Union hauls in a peg or two and
is now 10 favor of appointing the chief of
the fire department. This evidence OF
returning reason is good omen and it is
to be hoped that the Union will now
aunt that the same rule should apply to
city marshal and the other officers whose
election is not mandatory. Thus FAR the
Union has not answered The ARGUS
statement that giving the marshal power
to appoint the police Will turn the depart
ment Into political machine in the inter
est of the party which gave it existence
The same may be said OF Eeighmaster,
supervisor Of streets, superintendent OF
water works, ard other minor Offices All
of these offices should be run strictly inde-
pendent of politics and 10 no way bound to
any party as partisan supporters The
only way TO keep them independent is to
make them appointive and not elective.
The ARGUS repeats that the scheme to
elect all the officers is simply paving the
way for the creation of a political ring
that Rock Island has no desire
to insugurate and which all good citizens
should condemn.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Brain & n erVe

Nervous PrOstration, Brain Weakness Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General OF Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indi-cretiOns excesses, vices Irregular
tiles tOften continued to mature years( cured
by Wells Health Renewer," greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
tOrrhHa and all forms of debility. ST. six bottles
s., at Druggists. Advice free. Depot, IS Barclay
St, New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

ssThis paper may be found on file at all times at
p r. r. Ticket ONCE, No. 56 Clark St.,
Chicago where our friends fare at liberty to call
and examine it.'s
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Hayes Hypocricy.

The Chicago Times says of Hayes civil
service pretense that he is fraud in his
professions; that his actions speak louder
than do his hypocritical cantings about
civil service reform. Referring to- his
message, the Times says:
Some portions of the presidents preten-
tlous message is devoted to civil civil
service reform. How much sincerity there
is in his words may be judged by his acts.
To every one of the returning board thieves
he has given place in the civil service, II
not as a reward for their scoundrellsm,
then for no other purposes than to debauch
the civil service, for the welfare OF which
he processes 'such regard. There is evl-
dence of his hypocrisy nearer home. lie
summarily removed Mr.. Jones from the
collectorship of the port of Chicago IN
order to give its salary to personal
friend, an Ohio man with all the Buckeyes s
instincts for Office holding. MIR. Smith
had no qualification for the place other
than bis relations with the other Ohio
man. He held place Of grave trust, to
the proper discharge of the duties of which
1t would be necessary to bring all his time.
but he accepted the government place
without resigning the other, and, being an
Ohio man of the Hayes pattern, draws the
salary of each without adequate perform
auce Of the duties of either. His appoint
ment to the important port of the collec-
torship of the port and the violent removal
needed to compass it speak louder OF
Hayes real attitude Gu the question OF
civil service reform than any message he
sends to congress.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
LOCAL COLUMN.

eF II you are afflicted go consult
DIR. BCNAFARTE REYNOLDS,
OF Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
M RTED.

BAKER -BLACKBURN-At The residence OF the
brides father, on Dec. Sd, 1879, by the Rev DR..
c. Westwood, VIM. X. Baker, of Chicago, Ills, tC
Sue c. Blackburn youngest daughter of II. C
Blackburn, ESQ, OF this city.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
GE NE2TGi
emporium.

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. 6. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium IF
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
Remember

that NINETY-FI cents will buy a
genuine Dr. Warner Health Corset, at M,
G. Mills. dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03
PILEs--ITCEIyG PILES

POSITIVELY CURED. also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Fistula. Salt Rheum, aud all disea-
ses Of the skin by the use of
n
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents
malaria.
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

A great many remedies are advertised TO
bring them before the public, who decides
whether the articles is good or bad. The
good reputation DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
enjoys is a standing guarantee of its
merits. Price 25 cents,
The Rock Island Argus., 1879-12-03

Prof. Samuels optician, will positively
leave on Saturday of this week, and all
those wishing his glasses 10 strengthen the
eyes should call on the Prof. at the Rock
Island House before that time. He makes
examina ton of the eyes free to all. Office
hours a. m 10 o. q.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-12
X L DISTRICT.
The Country Well Tfmbcred and
Rich in Gold and silver.

The Country Well Tfmbered and
Rich in sold and silver.
The Silver State of the 10th instant has
the following: A week ago Fl. G. Marker
and H. G. Emmons, Of Big Meadows, and
r.. s. Day, Superintendent of the Numa
mine, in Trinity District, left Lovelock for
the new mining district, known as | X l.,
in Churchill county. The road as now
Travelled, from Lovelock to the new mines,
Is about forty miles, though the distance
between the two places is not over twenty
five or thirty miles. They found springs
on the route capable of supplying teams
with water, and only eight or ten miles
apart. Mr.. Marker informs us that a
good road can be built at a small ex-
pense through a pass in the range between
Big Meadows and TX L, that will shorten
the route at least ten miles. He SAYS that
the country in the vicinity of the mines is
well tlmbered, and there is flowing streams
OF water in all the canyons. The mines
are extensive, and the district is an invit-
ing field for prospectors. The lodges are
very large, and many Of them very rich.
Mr.. Day, who is an experienced miner,
thinks the mines are among the best in the
State. They broke some pieces of ore from
the groupings Of the Black Prince, l X L
and other lodges, and found that they
assayed from $40 to S661 10 to the ton in
gold and silver. All are of the opinion
that TX L will be a lively and rich camp
within a year, or as soon as the ores, of
which there are unlimited quantities in
sight, can be reduced. In some parts of
the district the whole mountain side APP
peared to be q mass Of ore, apparently as
rich as the specimens they had assayed.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-12

State. For several weeks this city was be-
sieged by a small army OF agents, repre-
senting different publishing houses Of the
East and elsewhere. They were adepts In
the science of button-holing, a fact which
will be s~ubstantiated by every member of
the State Board Of Education. These agents
were naturally designed for lobbyists, for
their powers of impressing one with the
superiority of their respective publications
was greater than Steve Cages ability to
prove. BY an ~indisputable mathematical
process, tiat the people of Nevada harbor
an unjustiiable prejudice against the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Company. But the
agents were engaged in a ~fruitless labor. as
the Board, after mature eliberation, wisely
decided to freeze on to the text books now
in use, which are as good as any, and there
by saving the parents Of Nevada's school
children the outlay of many thousands Of
dollars. The matter of annually Changing
the public school books admits Of e greater
protesting discussion than 1 am prepared
to enter into at present. MATH.