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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Rich Speculatious.

A brakeman OH a Western railroad
placed $50 in combination, which
turned a profit of 5. per cent, equal TO
$751; pei Que hunG- eG shares, net
ting profit of $l93, 75,:;n addition 20
the $50 he invested, 4 conductor
made $l,176.24 in two combinations.
Inc Superintendent of all eastern rail-
way made $16, 2i0, 10 in three combina-
lions. Others have also made large
p-ofts. This system of stock specula-
.johs consoiidatts the interests ofthou-
eauGs ihio one whole, dividing the
prGdts pro rata every thirty days.
IDe combinations handled with The
beat skill and experience, attain great
success ii The stock market. From
$25 to$I0,O00 can thus be invested with
vast fdval:age. The new explanatory
CIRCULAR, with une"Ting rules for sue
cess" neilea by Messrs, Lawrence &
Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange Place New
70 k CIV.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Ponds Extract is remarkable pro
duction meeting a universal want. 1t
can be safely used by any person, 1t
is not poisonous, and it hold a power
mysteriously in sympathy with the
human organism. 1t arrests infamma-
ton at once, soothing and healing
from its first application. When it is
first applied to a feverish wound, it
leaves an impression on the mind meper
to be FORGOTTEN. 1t cannot fail to awake
In the afflicted one the most satisfac-
tory emotion of gratitude. Ponds
Extract is only sold in bottles of three
sizes. Beware of limitations. Ask for
Ponds Extract-take no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

The Coe fair is in progress,

II H6 NOe lax 10 Al pAO5AO0Os
-Evangeline on Saturday evening.
The Second Ward hose house will be
a fine one when the new improvements are
completed.
"A new sing, Harper's Theatre in bold
letters adorns the Rock Island temple of
amusement.
"A new sidewalk is to be laid from the
end of the Knowles property to the War
rem lot, on 10th street.
Al. Young was injured in the eye by
bit of metal from a pair of shears with
which he was cutting iron.
If the ward primaries of the Republi-
cans are not well attended, it will not be
for lack of plenty of ''whooper up" tactics.
The Coe & Canoe Greek Fair opens
on Tuesday next. 1t will be the best the
society has ever given and many new at
fractions will be presented. Bleuer's full
band will render music during the fair,
which insures the success of the music
part of the programme
Last evening small item appeared in
THE ARGUS about rumor Of a scandal.
and no less than twenty-five have been
anxious to ascertain what was its meaning
and to whom it referred. The exp. anation
will come soon and when it does full par
ticulars will be given.
The l4th battalion will leave for
Springfield on Monday evening on the c..
B. & O., for the encampment of the Sec,
ond Brigade which begins on Tuesday in
that city. Preparations have been made
on large scale for the accommodation Of
the troops and it is expected that it vii
be grand success. Further announce
ment will be made of other arrangements
The uniform drill of the Rodmar
Rifles last evening attracted a large
audience among whom were a goodly
number of ladies'; the company did ex
ceptionalIy well. The glee club composed
of Cooke, SwiIer, Reynolds, Don, Bloom
and Plummer sang some fine selections ant
never did their voices accord better thai
last evening. Each number gas warml
encored and the singing a universal them
of praise.
The Athletics are practising nightl
for the race on Saturday and will presen
a strong crew for the occasion, The foar
cared shell will be manned by Tom Roo
man, Forey Heath, L. G. Andrews an
Ben. T, Gable, also single scull by Willel
ton. There is no good reason why tn
Athletics should not be among the be;
clubs 10 the association, and with plenty {
practice they will be. Rock Island has
Iiocsl pride 10 the success OF the Athletic
and it is pleasant to note that the clu
} shows disposition to acquit tbemselve
well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
poolev,s Yeast Powder

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder, combining both ex-
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems,
buckwheat cakes, ETC., that our folks have
ever used; and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
ne2t physicians, chemists and psychologists
in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Since the first introduction of DR..
T. Wilhoft's Anti-Periodic or fever and
Ague Tonic, 1t has steadily gained in
popularity with the people, but since
its proprietors, WheelOck, Finlay Il Co.
gave it's composition to the world, OF
It has doubled itself. 1t contains no
dangerous drugs, and yet it the great
est specific against malarial diseases,
such as Chills and Fever, and Dumb
Chills. For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Excursion RatAa

will be given by the Rock Island Il Peoria
Ry. to Cincinnati. commencing Sept. 10th
and continuing until Oct. 18th, giving
every one an opportunity of attending the
grand exposition which will be equal in
interest to the centennial.
Only one fare for the round trip. From
Rock Island to Cincinnati and return
$3.50, including admission to exposition
Tickets will be on sale during the entire
exposition, and good returning until Oct
18th. JAS. V. MAHoNEY,
I0toctl Geu'l Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Real Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
jonas Bear to Lewis Colgrove, NV sw
oud sw DIV. 81, 10, 2e. $3.50.
VIM. Johnston to Henry Ashdown, e3
NV /, II, 10, 2e, $500.
Bailey Davenport to John Miller, lot Z,
block 7, B. Davenport's third addition to
Rock Island, $500.
Mary L. Rexford to L. J. and }. T.
Walker, 81 sc II, and ne ne 20 and NV NV
q, 19, Sc, $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

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 and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
RucRIen,s Arnica Salve.

The BEST sALvEin the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeum, Tet
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salVe is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction IN every case, or money refunded
Prise 70 Gents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Illustrated Marriage Guide, $50 pages, clcth
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman.
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist
SIT st. Charles Street. st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
The River,

The Josephine came up with three bar
ges in tow.
The Red Cloud passed down, also the
Tiber and Golden Gate.
The raft boats up were Tiber, B F,
Weaver, Robert Stempe.
Boats due are Imperial down and Josie
up.
The River is falling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretions of youth nervous weakness, early decay
loss Of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INMAN, Ststion D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
OVARIAN TUMOR 4!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
BY DR.. Railways Remedies.
DIR. RADwAY s. CO., 80 Warren ST., New York
DIR. Radway'S
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tAsteless elegantly cUated with sweet
gnm, large, regulate, purify, cleanse and strengh
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, HPadache, CONSTIPATION Costiye-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bniousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles and all
Deraugements of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
Saining no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
sB Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
n the Asad, Acidity OF the Stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
the stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Flutter
ngs in the Plt of the stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
at the Heart, Choking or SufIocatlng Sensation
when in Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Perspiraton, Yellowness o.
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side Chest Limbs
aud sudden Finshes Of Heat Bnrning in the Flesh
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
vstem from all the above named disorders. Price
bcents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read ''FALSE AND TRUE"
Send one letter-stamp to RADWAY & CO.. NoSS
WarTensi., New York. Iniormati0d worth thous.
will BIO sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Some unprincipled dealers, because they
could see few cents more profit, have
been guilty of offering worthless substi-
tutes for the only original and genuine
Sulphur Soap-GLENN's by name. There
fore, the public should guard against this
deception, and always ask for GLENN, S
SULPHUR SOAP" By its full name, and
take no other.
Read the following evidence from a
highly respectable source:
DETROIT, Mich. August 9th, 1879.
Q. n. CRITTENToN, Esq.
Dear SRI have travelled for three
years for Messrs. Charles Scribuer's Sons,
Publishers, New York, and desire to in
form you that have used your incompar-
able 'Glenn's Sulphur Soap" exclusively
for about four years; also have recomuen-
1t to very many persons. and my constant
experience has been that it possesses all
the medical advantages that you claim for
it. AtL to whom | have recommended it
say, as we'll as myself, that it deserves it's
established reputation as the best and
most effcaeious Sulphur Soap that can be
used for all skin cleansing, as well as toilet
purposes. Some uuprincipled Drug Store
keepers have endeavored to substitute
other kinds oil Sulphur Soap for Glenn's-
saying they were Just as good" but hav.
ing tried other kinds [ fnd NONE are as
good or as beneficial as the Genuine Sui
phur Soap stamped 'GLENN'S," which
also | have learned to observe always bears
the name OF &c. N. Crittenton, Proprietor,
on the packet
Yours truly.
O. IT DUpAND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medford Rum from Daniel Lawrence q
Son, Boston. They keep only a strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Investigation in case Of a casualty. The
yeas and nays being called resulted as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Supervisors Zimmerman. Hollist-
err, Martin, Hanna, Wightman, Reid, Cot |
feen, Gordon, Koch, Atkinson, Case, Sayre, |
Miller and Drury-l4.
Nays-Supervisors Silvis, Cleveland, |
Ransom and Kramer. Absent: Super
visors Gilmore and Ballard-2. Amend
meut carried.
The question then recurring upon the
original motions as amended, it was voted
upon and carried.
The committee on Mine Inspector sub
mitted the following report:
Your committee on Mine Inspector
would beg leave to report that they have
examined all recommendations presented
and would recommend the appointment of
| VIM. Lee. ST., for Mine Inspector for the
ensuing year.
| B. WIGHTMAN, Chrm'n
The yeas and nays being called upon the
adoption of the foregoing report resulted
as follows:
| Yeas-Supervisors Zimmerman, Hol-
lister, Martin, Hanua, Wightman, Reid,
Coffeen, Gordon, Koch, Cleaveland, At
kinson, Case, Ransom, Sayre, Miller, Drury
and kramer-l7.
Nays-Supervisor Silvis-1.
A ADMINISTRATIONS Gilmore and Bal
lard-2.
A communication from ]. G. Banes was
on motion received and placed on file.
Board adjourned until Tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock.
/ THIRD DAY-THURsDAY.
The session of the board to day was
mostly consumed by committee work, and
very little general business was transacted.
The board opened with all the super
visors present except Wightman, HOLSTER
and Ballard.
A motion prevailed reducing the board
of Mary Keeper, at the Poor Farm, from
$l.75 to $3.50 per Gay.
Several other motions of unimportaDt
! character were made, 10 relation to small
matters dnd passed upon by the board.
/ Tue clerk laid before the board the fol-
lowing communication;
D To the Honorable Board of Supervisors.
Q Gentlemen:-
/ | am instructed by VIM, Lee, Sr, to
e tender bis resignation Of the position oil
q mine inspector and hereby tender the
same under the provisions imposed on the
G Office By your honorable body. Under
f more favorable conditions be would accept
f Respectfully Submitted,
!, w. j. RANSOM, Supervisor
0 Supervisor Zimmerman moved that the
resignation of William Lee. Sr., as mine
s inspector, De accepted Carried.
: The board allowed bills for the Poor
!, Farm to the amount of 81 ,25l.26,
f The board allowed bills approved by the
), committee % jail and jail accounts
/ amounting to $6O3 OIL,
e Supervisor Silvis moved that S. G. Gar
}, land be appointed mine Inspector for the
n ensuing year
u Supervisor Gordon though the board
o could &C; more intelFgently ii a little more
9 tine vas granted, and requested postpone
# ment of action until to morrow morning
n which was agreed to.
; This afternoon the time was mostly
) consumed in committee work and reports
II aud very iltle outside of this was done.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

DR.. e. Gaeos, Druggist, Altoona,
Pa, Whites: DR.. Rult's Baby Syrup has a
wondeI..l! reputation, the demand for it is
really astonishing. Mothers will have no
other. It's destined to supersede all other
Soothing Syruns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

1t is a general belief that there is no
remedy for Consumption. and possibly, 10
some cases the assertion may be correct.
We know however of many cures made
by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and will guar
antee positive reliefto the sufferer 10 every
instance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
The Spah B1rglary..Tr.aI.

The burglary case Of Frank Spaw, charg-
ed with being one of the burglars who
robbed Johnston's house, Milsu, of lot
silverware, began yesterday. The jury
consisted of clarence Hendricks, j. P
Taylor, Peter Sherer, Geo. F. Wagner,
Robert Calvert, Lem Skinner, Ambrose
Keely, George Turner, B. R. Towndrow,
VIM. D. Sheppard, Geo. W. Heck and
Jas. V. Bailey.
The case was concluded at $3.50 .. NJ,
and went to the Jury, who were out all
night and this morning came into court
for instructions aud then retired and after
being absent about an hour, came iuto
court with verdict Of not guilty. States
Attorney Parmenter Appeared for the
people and Nj. A. F. Thompson, Esq, Of
Seymour, iowa. for defendent Spaw. Ar
abb was partially proven, and the evi.
dence Of Spencer the other one of the
gang now in Joliet for the crime was part.
ly ruled out, or at best had no weight, Il
is understood that Judge Glenn would
have set aside verdict of guilty, which
was generally expected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

What everybody says must be true. and
everybody does say that National Yeast
is the best. All grocers sell it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Strong Testimony from hon. George Starr
as to the Power of Railways Ready Re-
lief in a case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 8 VAN NESS PLACE, New York

NO. y VAN MESS fLACBs NeW Aol
DR. RAILWAY: With me, your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years have had ire
Quent and severe attacks Of eciatica, some timer ex
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles. ana
at times in both lower limbs. ,..,
During the time have been afflicted have trleo
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and fools, hoping to find relief, but all proved 10 DC
failures. 81, =.
have tried various kinds Of baths, mAnipulatlons
outward applications of linimentss too numerous
TO mention and prescriptions OF the most eminent
Dhysicians all of which failed TO give me relief
Last September, az the urgent request OF friend
(who had been afflicted az myself. was induced 10
try your remedy. / was then suffering fearfully
with one of my old turns. To my surprise and de-
light the first application gave me ease, after ba-
thing and rubbing the parts affected, leaving the
limb in a warm glow, created by the Relief. In q
short time the pain passed entirely away although
have slight periodical attacks approaching a
change Of weather. know now how to care my
SELF and feel quite master Of the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. L never
Sy4YOl without bottle in my valise. ,.11
Yours Truly, GEO. sIAhH'
purrTM ATTSM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

''This paper NAV be found on file at all times at
CRI&P r. r. Ticket Once, No. IS Clark St.,
Chicago, where our friends iare at liberty to call
and examine it.".
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Our LIGHTNING LINIMENT is 1odrn;
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently. Sold
by G. Speidel, Rock Island and Richards
u Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

To restore the appetite and purity
the blood use Reeds Gilt Edge Tome.
G. Tegeler 4 Co., wholesale agents,
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Those vho attended the closing 6utsals
at B. T. Moon's, last evening, got bottom
prices. and those who attend tonight will
have the same choiee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

LOST "A brass store key. Finder will
please leave at Geo. w. Henry's grocery
store, Second avenue near 18th street. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Ladies who have pale compilations,
Blotches and pimples on the face, rough
sk,n or Freckles, should use DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine Dr. Warner Health Corset. at NJ,
q. Mills, dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
Read the Advertisement

OF Dr. McAffee, the celebrated specialist in thi
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any cas-
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
95 CENTSI

will buy the celebrated DIR. Warner Health
Corset at Nj. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Ladies, don't fail TO attend the great
sale at B. +, Moons, especially for them,
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
LOCAL COLUMN.


aE- II you are afflicted go consult
DR.. BONAPARTE REYNOLDS,
OF Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

If the thousands that now have their
rest and comfort destroyed by complca-
tons of Liver and Kidney complaints
would give natures remedy, Kidney Wort,
a trial they would be speedily cured. 1t
acts on both organs at the same time and
therefore completely fills the bill for a
perfect remedy. If you have lame back
aud disordered Kidneys use it at once.
HAD severe attack of chiIs and fever.
| tried Quinine, Arsenic. and every remedy
that | could hear Of Giles Pills and
Liniment made complete cure of me.
Mr.. BECKwITH, Dentist,
Y East Forty-frst street.
GILES PILLS cures Piles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

Kidney-W Wort is the safest and best remedy
for Kidney and Liver diseases, Piles and
Constipation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
TAN So above zero 12P.M74 above zero
9AM. rs " 8 P.M.T7 " :"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11
DIR. RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian aesOIVent
The Great Blood Purifier.
RHEUMATISM,
For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,

For the Cure OF Chronic Disease,
SCROFULA OR SYPHILITIC.
HEREDITARY OR CONTA 5IOUS
Be 1t seated IN the
LUNGS OR STOMACH,
SKIN OR BONES,
FLESH OR NERVES,
Corrupting the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Gandular Swell
ing, Hacking Dry Cough, CancerOus Affections,
Syphiitlc Complaints, Bleeding of the Lungs. Dys-
pepsia, Water Brash, Tic DOlOreux, White Swell
ings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseases Mer-
curia Diseases, Female Complaints, Govt, DrOpsy,
Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Liver Complaint, &C.
Not only does the SARsAPAR1LIIAN REsoLvEET
excel all remedial agents in the Cure of Chronic,
Scrofulous, Constitutional and Skin Diseases, but
1t is the only positive cure for
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,
Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Stoppage OF Water Incontinunnce OF Urine,
Bright's Disease, Albuminuria, and in all cases
where there brick-dust deposits the water is
thick, cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
OF an egg or threads like white silk, there s q
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there Is priCking, burn
ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins.
Sold by Druggists. Price One Dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-11

ChevaIier Life for the Hair
AtsBrunert's