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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
INDEXICAL SILVER SOAP.

For Cleaning and Polishing Silver and Plsted
Ware, Window Glass, Mirrors, Marble, Paint, &C.
This is the most convenient aud effective prepare
ton for these purposes ever offered to the public.
1t may be used even by inexperienced help with
entire safety 1t contains nothing that posi-
bly, iniure the finest plate iewelry. Many of our
largest manufacturers aud importers OF Silver and
Plated Ware have used this Soap, and have gwen
il their unqualified approval.
CAUTION The original and only genuine Silver
Soap is known otherwise as the INDEXICAL Sill
YER SOAP, and is the only proper thing to use for
cleaning Silver, Electro-Plated Goods, Marble,
Jewelry, Statuary, fine House Paint, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
JAMAICA GINGER

Purchasers OF Browns Ginger are warned against
piratlcsl counterfeits intended to be sold on the
splendid reputation OF this matchless article. All
REAL Browns Ginger is pref Sred By FREDERICK
BROWN, Philadelphia, an the label bearing his
name is Incorporated with his private U. S Inter
nal Revenue Stamy, to counterfeit which is felony.
Browns Ginger-for Travellers use.
Browns Ginger-for Summer Complaint.
Browns Ginger-for Cramps and Collie.
Browns Ginger-for Sea Sickness, Nausea
Browns GInger-for Stimulant; no reaction.
Browns Glnger-used by Army and Navy.
Browns Ginger-used all over the Wcrld.
Browns Ginger-counteracts impure Water.
Browns Ginger-prevents Malarial Disease
Browns Congratulations Summer Drink.
Browns Ginger-excellent in Rheumatism.
Everybody knows the value of Browns Ginger as
household necessity and preventive of disease.
Be sure your druggist gives you the fight kind
Browns Ginger. as described above.
FREDERICK BROWN,
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
Ihe 9ailg Argas.
ROCK ISLAND, ........r1Lrrors
a Home Missionary that is Doing the
Greatest Good for the Greatest
Nunnhar

The Rev. DR.. McAnaIly, of the ST. Louis
Christian ADVOCATE. through an editorial in
that widely circulated journal, under date
of the 9Th of January, refers to Ma
CURES Conduraago' 10 the following fat
tering terms, which are entirely voluntary
on the part of the doctor. Any one can
test the virtues of this remarkable medi
cine and become as emphatic as this emf
nent divine. We quote his remarks:
MAGUIRE's CONFERENCE.-The have
no partiality for patent medicines, never
use Dor recommend them, unless we know
OF what they are composed, and then, as
best we can, judge of their general effects
by the nature and character of the compo-
nent parts. Whether the medicine named
above be patented or not, we can not tell
never inquired. But know what are its
component parts, and give it as our candid
and decided opinion an opinion carefully
formed-that to produce a healthy aud
safe action on the liver, kidneys and secre-
tons generally, there is not better medi.
cine known. Learning of what ingredients it
Is composed, and knowing som ethinp of their
effects, we tried the mixture on ourseIf and
others, and found it to be most effective
and salutary, and heartily recon mend it
to all persons of bilious habits. This is
written on our own motion, without the
suggestion or knowledge OF any other per-
sons whomsoever. And it is written for
our readers generally, IN the hope of bene-
filing them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
"CouIdn's See It.

A few days since a gentleman stepped
into CRITTENToN' No. Sixth avenue,
New York. and stated that he had used
HALE's HONEY OF FOREGROUND AND TAR
in his family for the last four months, to
the entire satisfaction of them all, for the
cure of Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarse
ness, Difficult Breathing. CT any Affections
of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs.
leading to Consumption; but, moving 90
the east side of town, he went TO the near
est druggist for a bottle OF this article,
when the druggist attempted to palm OF
some article of his owu manufacture III
place OF it, aud usi"g here the gentle
mans language. he told the druggist he
Couldn't see H." or, in other words, he
was satisfied with "HALE's HONEY OF
HOREHOUND AND TAR" aud Nanted
nothing else; a. he had already used this,
and knew by experience that this article
would give almost il: mediate relief and 10
short time would effect permenent cure
of any or all of the foregoing Complaints.
We have our eye upon the above men
toned druggist, and trust should he read
this it will be a lesson to him, and to all
other druggists to furnish 'HALE's HONEY
OF FOREGROUND AND TAR" when called
FOR, and retain their customers, for the
reason that any one who uses this article
once will have nothing else. Sold by al
respectable druggists at so cents and
81 per bottle. Great saving to buy large
aizn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15

Dan Rice, the veteran Snowman, de-
clares that he regrets four things 10 bis
long and eventfull life: "a. Learning Miss
Adeline Patti to swear when she was a
little girl 10 New Orleans and | was teach
ing her horseback riding. 2. That did
NOT, for my country's good, buy up the
National. Convention that nominated Gov
ernor Seymour for president when my
representative telegraphed me could get
the nomination for about $S0,0O0 En-
couraging little boys 10 early times to steal
under my tent to see the circus. Expert
ence has proved was morally wrong, from
the fact that when they grew up | had to
instruct my men to keep good lookout or
they would steal the tent. 4. That had
not followed over forty years ago the ad-
vice Of John Newland Maffit, a great re-
vivalist, to become a minister of the Cos
pei instead Of minister of fun"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
PENS.
Z o Y o u N G M E N.
a SURE CURE.

The awful effect of early vice, which brings on
organic weakness, destroying both mind and body,
with all its dreadful ills, permantly cured: The
of the heart, timidity, trembling, dyspepsia, etc.
with those sad conditions of mind SO much to be
feared, forgetfulness, chaos of ideas. sadness of
spirits, ugly imagining, dislike in social lfe and
brooding n eianchoiy.
Married men, or those entering on that happy
lfe aware of physical dis bility. excitabilIty OF
the nervous organic dimuniion, or other irregular
tiles. quickly assisted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
ASTHMA and GATARRH

Dr.. z, ". Reads Celebrated Asthma Relief
Is undoubtedly the beet remedy for ASTHMA AM. AND
CATARrH VET discovered also q sure cure for COLDS
Avn COUSHs Relief is guaranteed or purchase
price refunded. Samples sent free to any VINO may
desire sThe medicine Is put up III two sized pack
aces and retais lor SOC. and $1OO. D0z prlce S55O
and a. 90 Those RENTING retail price VIII nave
the medicine promptly Forwarded ny rgtarn EiS
Address a hln 49, n v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
FLORENCE, Mass, Oct. 80, rs.

TLURENUE, VIdSS,i OOU. OUi to-
MR., CHAs. n. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SIR;
Yvur circular is received, and | can truly
say that deem your HALE's HONEY OF
FOREGROUND AND TAR one of the very
best medicines in the market. | took a
hard cold, it settled on my lungs; l tried
almost everything, but received no benefit
until [ tried your HALE's HONEY OF
HoREHoUND AND TAR. L feel that L am
now well from using the above, after try
ing almost everything else for two years.
Please send the circulars, and obIge,
NELSON & DAVIS.
Pixies TooTHCHE DROPS cure in one
minute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
A Quick Cure Guaranteed.

No minerals used. Young people losing their
health. spending time with pretending quacks and
unsuitable treatment, forcing disease into thei.
bodies by deadly pHisons. causing fatal disorders
to the head throat, nose, liver and lungs stomach
and bowels, speedily cured. No false modesty
should prevent them calling at once.
DIR. WASSERZUG,
P, q. Box 3S5. 306 Harrison street. between Third
and Fourth, Davenport. Iowa. Rooms l, ., 3 q 4.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15

THE LIVER is more frequently the seat
Of disease than is generally supposed, for
upon its regular action depends, IN meas
ure the power of the stomach, bowels,
brain, and the whole nervous system
Regulate tina. important organ hy taking
Simmons Liver Regulator, and prevent
most of the diseases that aesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
POVERTY AND suEEER1N G.

Il was dragged down with debt, power
ty and suffering for years, caused by a
sick family and large bills for doctoriDg,
which did them no good. was complete
~ discouraged, until one year ago, by. the
advise of my pastor, procured Hop Bit
ters aud commenced their use, and in Que
month we were all well, and none of us
have seen sick day since, and | want to
say to all poor men, you can keep your
families we'll year with Hop Bitters for
less than one doctors visit will COST
know it. A WORKINGMAN."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15

Ia, 3 "a. Postoffice Boz 3S5.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
THE VICTIM

of youthful indulgence, excess etc, he or she who
is suffering for past wees, as indicated nv
weakness, Losses deposits, sedimes irritation dys
pepsia, nervousness, Dependency, melancholy,
tendency to mania. he or she who is in premature
decline will get immediate aDd permanent relief
and cure BY using wells Health Remover" 1t lie
specially designed for just these and for those
o der VINO lacking in animal vitality and vigor
Il enables the system recuperate rapidly sup
ply the drain thereon. Don't fail TO try it. Ack-
nowledged the greatest medicine on earth. 1t pro-
uuces complete restoration to fall manly power,
giving 10 the aged early wrecked OF
either sex the vigor, bouyancy. and freshness OF
youth Sold by all druggists or sent by express on
receipt of price 81 Six bottles SIS. Advice free
Depot SIS Barclay St. n, Y. Sold IN Rock island by
John Bengston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
Scratch No Mere--"1tehtng Piles"

symptoms of which are moisture, like per-
SEPARATION. intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching, might think
Pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts. A pleasant and safe cure
10 every case is "Swayne's Ointment
If allowed to continue, very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head. ring worm, blotches, all
scaly, crusty. itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt Of price,
so cents box, or three boxes for $l25,
by DR., ,Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. At wholesale and
retail by John Bengston, Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
CONSULT
Dr,W ASSERZUG


On all Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases, Di-
ploma in office, 306 Harrison street, between
Third and Fourth, Davenport, Iowa, Room
Ia, SO "A. Postoffice Boz 3S5.
Office hours from O'Clock forenoon to O'Clock
in the evening. Sunday from 10 II O'Clock in the
forenoon, and from 3 TO in the afternoon.
Dr. Wasserzug having had experience ane prac-
tice for twelve years in Europe, can be consulted
with the greatest confidence on all diseases inoi-
dental to the human system. When you have tried
all other means and exhausted the skill of medical
practitioners in old chroic diseases. consult DR..
Wasserzug, tie Poll physician. All who have been
lnlurlously treated, suffering from the dire
ful effects of murcurY other mineral poisons, or
those who may be deemed incurible. will seldom
fail to obtain speedy and permanent relief.
Catarrh in all its phases. Scorbutic Eruptions,
blotehes of the skin, liberated Legs Cancers, Tu,
mors. Shin Diseases of every kind, Rheumatics,
Sciatica, Govt, Liver Complaint, Asthma. Dyson
terry, Piles, Fits, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility Dis
asses of the Eye and Ear, all Kidney ana Urinary
Diseases, etc etc.
All matters strictly confidential. Special atten-
ton paid to all female diseases. Tape worm ex-
PEELED in three hours.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-01-15
Or. BONAPARTE & co.
GuRE YOURSELF!

DR. Bouunans ~ rrctnbIs Curative Is warranted to per-
r.rputy cure al forms Of spermattorrhea or Seminal
Weakness Geuora Debility lmPoisncy etc. end restores
"lo, Power" aud brings back the "louthiu Nisor' OF
who have destroyed 10 by sexual CNCcsses or evil prac
. ga from two weeks time. This remedy, which
has been used BY DR. BUhaurau IN his private practice for
known 20 tail in curing even
h5 WORST CASES. Il gives vitality and nparts energy
with wonderful piart % those nddie-agcd who feel
weakness beyond their years IT. yEuratug properties
ore felt az Young men suffering from the conse-
grrncs OF that dreadIy destructive habit Of ScfAbuse
en- use this medicine with the of speedy and
PERMANENT The patient gains strength and elias
uy spirits once sets directly the parts object
cd soothing and healing tonic and urodyue to the re-
axed seminal ycBcIcs aud irrated ducts uparng power
ind tone and restoring them 70 their nHtTa state the same
es II the bancfu habit had never Dc Idugsd IN Ihe
Ingredients simple productions % uatcbarkst roots,
herbs etc. and are specific for the above diseases.
All persons must before contemplating marriage reflect
nat sound nd and body the i2st necessary requi
sites TO prOSnore connuhia happiness. Indeed without
these the Journey through life becomes weary pgrimage;
me mud becomes Swallowed with despair ard filed with
the melancholy reflection that the hapT Of another be-
comes blIghied with own
uB-rce, Five Dollars, sent with full directions ETC. 10
address. For sale only at Dr. g. a. Bohannaus office
No 81 North Firm street, between Washington avenue and
Green street. 81. Louis. Mo. Estnhished w 49,
uE-Dr Bs Trratie Special Di.eases," which gives
clear denenou Of the nature, symptoms, of
cure, etc. at SYPHILIS, SEMINAL WEAKNESS ETC, sent
FREE 70 any address upon receipt Of one stamp
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14
mis- world Am Al n shnm,."

FWm the Detroit Free Pr,M
"Gem'len," said Brother Gardner It's he
laid down his stick Of licorlcc and stood
up, ~ war obcr to dc WidLer Smiths de
Older eavcnin' TO see il she could lend my
ole woman her washboard next day, an
dc widder she spoke up All said: AIisscr
Gardner, dis world AM all Il sham war
In de Co'ner grocery dc next day, an dc
grocer he hove n sigh us big rs my fist us
DO leaned ober dc counter an said: Mis-.
ser Gardner, dis world nm all IL sham |
was blackin' stove for dc doCtah down on
de co'ner below that same day, an when
got lru wild de job he dropped quarter
inter my hand IN softly whiSperel:
'Bu,lder Gardner, dis world am all Il
sham. Now, gem'leM, all dat talk I'm
clear bosh. De world am all right. Who
says dc boss am sham? Who says dat
de COW an mule an' dog an cat nm
shamS? Dc man who falls down finds
solid biznCss, De man who buys goldfish
doan' get mutton chops. When ! TX for
kaliker tey doan' gin me silk. Once in II
while we may trow boot jack at Il cat an
hit muffin but M aSh.harrel, hut dc world
in Gineral am plenty good 'nuif for dc kin
Of people WHO put in der time healI. De
man who scratches his back agin lie city
hall will tell you dat de world am all IL
sham. De chap who's wife supports him
by washin' and SEWN feels dat de world
am sham all obcr. De nOOdle.head WHO
sotS out to captur' dc public wild little
cane an good deal Of brass is no sooucr
stepped on dan he cries out 'ShamTtill yc
can't rest. dO2n' won't to hear dat
sprcshun aroun' hcah, kase it want go
down wild men who work ten hours day
and pay DER honest debts"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

Belmont Chronicle.
The Hon. Lorenzo Dlntord closed his
Congressional career after six years Of ser.
vice, and returned to hi, home in this
place, last week, to resume the practice of
his profession. Mr.. Dis public career has
been marked BY strict attention to duty,
aud sincere desire to serve his country
honestly and faithfully. The records OF
Congress and the future historian will ut.
test that he has seldom, il ever. in his pub.
lie acts been mistaken in Judgment, rs to
the best course TO be pursued to enhance
the public veal. As a member OF the com.
mlttee on PostoiiiCes and ROads-thc
Naval Committee, Expenditures in the
War Department, and other important
committees lie rendered valuable service,
and by his urbanity and gentlemanly treat.
mcnt OF his associates won from them
golden opinions. Mr.. DanfOrd seldom en-.
tered the arena OF debate on the floor Of
the House, but when he chose to speak,
his ntterances commanded attention and
were received with marked respect by
both friends and political opponents. He
was justly popular among men of all PAR.
ties in the House, and much regret was
expressed by many OF his associates who
remain in Congress ut his retirement. The
constituents OF Mr.. DAntord welcome him
home us faithful servant, aud one upon
whom rests no stain Of diShonur.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

WASHINGTON March l2.-Thc Demo.
cratic caucus has been postponed until
Monday, as It is not expected that there
will ha n I'll, a,,ordonco ~ ,no,,,hn., H.
w." -. W " . ."'' "'''''''''' VI ''S''oe'S oe'
lore 'hat ume'
The PoS, the Democratic organ here,
announces this morning IN authority tho
tollow;r. =. ,ho ',, ~ ~, '''s
crats ~ lis ~ S Se p'" Sssin o. Tue Demo
Mar S ~ S"e Ia H''T SSSs'"m me popular
az axNsSasI I' i, I ,hmS .! ny Rouse
"orsnn T SSS; ~ u nus, ~ t.e C.!! Is TO
The i%,; S;SsSo 9iiS
vii SS x"Has,, S a'sl i "'H luISlal Slll
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

1t woald seem to be truth apprcclablc by
all, and especially by prOiessOrsof the heal.
inSart, that to remove the disease, not to al.
lcviute Its symptoms, should be the chief aln
VI medication. Yet IN how many instances
d. we see this truth admitted In theory ".
nOred in practice, The reason that lTostetters
Stomach tlitters Is successful In 50 many
eases, with which remedies previously tried
were inadequate to cope, Is attributed to the
fact tlInt 1t Isa medicine which reaches and
which It is adapted, Indigestion, fever and
aglc, liver complaint, govt, rheumatism, dis.
Urlcrs Of the bowels, urinary affections and
other maIadic1 arc not palliHtGtl merely but
rooted nut by t. Il sucS tn the fountain
head. 1t is really, not nominally, Hidiral
remedy, and II cndOws the system with an
amount Of visor which Is It's best projection
against disease, MwrAw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14
Priests ms savings Ranks.

FROM the New York Trihupc
With regard, however, to the wholesale
condemnation heaped by indignant Cath,
olics upon priests us savings banks" We
have word to say. The positions Of the
Catholic priest and Of his flock in this
country arc peculiar. The Protestant Ia.
borer would resent the interference OF his
pastor in his business affairs rs an imper.
Thence; the Catholic expects it, md, what
is more, he needs it. The uneducated
lrishman landing in this country is as
reckless and was,efnl us Il child. II he
makes any money on Monday, he would
take Tuesday US II holiday to spend it, pro.
vided there is nobody to control him. In
Ireland his priest managed his spiritual
and worldly affairs, rated him Soundlv
when he was drunk or beat his wife, say.
ell his wages for him, ha'porth at a time
and saw that they went to buy pig in.
stead Of whisky. We arc simply stating
facts. The Irish system was continued
and enlarged in this country. The cmi.
grant carried his wages to the priest; al.
most all the money sent back to hiring
over other emigrants has gone through the
priest. In some instances the plan has nm.
Swered badly,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

The abOvc sal. l. postponed until SkTrRlll
MORNING, FEBRUARY 49, al ~ o'clOCkA,S
Iebl0 5. J.. IllLpRETll, TrGr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

fllNbhTBh NAAeitc,
The iron manufactured thisclty were
interviewed yesterday in regard to the re-
ported advance Of i've per cent in the
price Of merchant iron in Philadelphia
They 'express.the opinion that the trade
here will not DO affected by the advance
in tho East, for tho reason that the philN-
delphla association is composed Of dealers
who arO not manufacturers, while tho
trade here Is controlled by the Western
Iron Association, composed mainly Of
manufacturers. They say TINT iron
has not undergone any change here
within the past two months, and Is
as low as Il ever was in the annals Of the
trade. II IL believed that whatever a1
vance IL made In Philadelphia will III
entirely local, Just as tho advance In tho
pig iron market u week or two since, md
which WIS the result Of u big contract 10y
the Phoenix Iron Company, which ut once
made demand for all the pig iron available
in that section. There has not been u
general advance in tho pig iron market,
A leading iron manufacturer said this 10 Il
reporter: "Thc market here is firm; more
THAI that, trade is brisk, aud there seems
to DO great desire on the pattot buyers to
place orders at the prices now ruling, but
there is no five per cent advance; VIC
would only 10 too gnd to learn that the
report is true. However, there Is slight
advance Of two md half cents per hunl
red, which would only amount to fifty
cents per ton-a mere bagatClc. Zig irou
has advanced in the East from 81 - 80
and is now quoted at SLOT SlT per ton
You can scarcely call this an advance
however, us the first cost Of the metal al
the furnaces Is fully TINT. 1t Is merely q
recovery Of tho market from whore It Ilns
been forced TO. 1t Is an indication
though, Of what may DO looked for--hot
ter prices in all brIRehes Of tho trade. The
mills are running full, and can readily dis
pose Of the production ut present figures.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14
Anew sign orRstarnins Prosperity.

From New the York Tinics
The fall in the four per cents yestoulay
to below par 900 to 90! for resistercdy is, 50
far as i. goes, sign Of improving pros.
pcrity, since ittendSto show that there are
more profitable uses for money than plar.
Ing 1t in a ! per cent bond. How fur Ibis
interpretation Of the charge shall prove to
be correct will depend upon whether the
bonds rally and, also, upon what the moi.
icy of the Treasury may be in the iu,mc
d;ate future with reference to the money
market, 1t is unfortunate that, perha,is
necessarily, the present financial system
OF the Government places large discretion.
AIRY powers in the hands o. the Secretary
OF the Treasury This being 50, it is ONLY
proper that thers should be the ntmo;,
trankneSS in allowing his use OF those
powers to he known to the public. The
least possible Interference by the Govern.
Iment with financial affairs, aud that Of the
least possible disturbing character, should
be the end sought BY the Treasury,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-14

The sale Of the Gushing property Is ad!oGitrl nj
SAT URDAi, MAlILH ssh, At lJGClrELE
Tea S.P, ulLDEEfll, Tf4!t.