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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Personal.
John Whitsitt, the famous cattle raiser

John Whitsitt, the famous cattle raiser
of Presumption, was in the city to-day.
DC, Calkins, the Western freight and
passenger agent of the c., St. L. & N. .
R. R., the great jackson route" to the
Gulf, is registeredi ct the Rock Island
House.
o. j. Dimick leaves for Chicago this
evening to be gone aweek or ten days, and,
10 the meantime, he contemplates trading
valuable trotting stock for suburban prop
erty near Chicago.
V. NJ. Blauding expects to leave to-
morrow for a short visit to Tom Saul
paugh, at Glasgow. Mo. During his alb
sence, it is to be hoped the corner apostle
will revive enough to give us little or
ieinal wit from his Detroit exchanges,
Fred. Weyerhaeuser, president of the
M. T.. Co., is home from the north. There
| is now in the pineries an ample amount Of
snow for logging operations, and more than
usual activity prevails. In all the camps
the men are exerting themselves to make
up for lost time and want OF snow. The
prospect now is that tramways can be dis
pensed with during the remainder Of the
logging season, and fair crop of logs the
result. Sleighing to the pineries is mos
excellent, and tote teams are leaving daily
heavily loaded with supplies to the various
camps. The amount of logs of last years.
cut held over is as follows At Mississippi
river points, 1882, 900; St. Croix river
100000: Chippewa river, 1O,5OO,90O
Black river, 100000, and on the Wiseon
sin river, 100000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Kidney and Bladder Diseases.

All manner of Urinary Bladder, q emf
tai and Kidney Complaints, as weak
ness, paralysis, atony, inac!ion, irrtia.
ton, Inflammation, non-retention, it.
confluence, distractions, brick dun,
and other deposits, pains in the backs
thighs, hip joints, dragging down,
whites, impure or disease discharges,
contract or contagious diseases, ulcers.
tumors. engagements. dripping, etc.
etc., completely cured by Prot. Chap
in's new and remarkable remedies.
"Buchupaiba," Injection Fleur" and
Constitution Bitter Syrup" Prof
Chapin's reputation as specialist
in the above diseases is guarantee as to
character of these remedies. Sold by
druggists at $1.00 each or sent by
express on receipt of price. Advice
free. See circular with bottles. AID.
dress +. S. Wells, 5Si Barclay street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Why, VerilyI

Why be an animated fellowship when
Aliens Anti-Fat is safe and sure RENE
dy for obesity, or corpulence, and will re-
duce the most ill-proportioned form to a
graceful outline within few weeks. 1t
contains no ingredients that can possibly
prove deleterious to the system. A we'll
known chemist, after examining its consti-
tuents and the method of its preparation,
gives it his unqualified endorsement as a
remedy that cannot but act favorable
upon the system and is we'll calculated to
attain the object for which it is intended y
BALTIMORE, Nd, July 18th. 1878.
PRoP'Rs ALIENS ANTI FAT, Buffalo n. Y:
Dear Sirs-I have taken two bottles of
Aliens Anti-Fat and it has reduced me
eight pounds.
Very respectfully. Mrs, |, r. Coles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

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 Grand
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, 1879-02-18
4 Startling Ksxplcsioa .

While G, w. Glenn, who attends to
Major Buffers business during bis alb
sence, was experimenting With a Watkins
Gasoline lighter, new invention used to
light the Naptha lamps, with the object of
repairing it, au explosion took place which
broke every light of glass 10 the three win
dows of the eonpaog's Office in Star block
and took off some of the plastering from
the ceiling. Mr.. Glenn had ignited the
lighter and was charging it with air, hav-
ing forgotten to turn off the gasoline,
when the fame became SO hot that he was
obliged to leave it burning in the chair.
Contrary to bis expectation, it did not burn
out, but, being fed from the lamp, contin-
ued to burn till the bottom was melted off,
when the explosion occurred with only the
above stated damage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

This afternoon David J. Van Motor,was
married to Miss Mary Hass, daughter of
Fred Hass, of this city. The ceremony
was performed at the residence Of the
BRIDES parents, by Rev. A. Meinecke, of
the German Lutheran church and was
private. The best wishes of THE ARGUS
follows the young couple in their voyage
through LIE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Will He Never Return.

This girl standing at the front door pale. exlted
and almost motionless. The night was dark and
gloomy rain was pouring down in torrents. tbun-
ders roared and lighting flashed yet she stood
peerlng through the darkness ''Will he never re
turn, she sighed. Her heart was heavy and her
thoughts were of her mother, who lay in a room
close by, prostrated with chrenic female com
plant and had been despaired of by GALL Some
one said that English Female Biters would cnle
her mother, and this girl had dispatched some one
TO the drug store for bottle. 1t came her mother
used 1t and rapid cure the result. That pirl
is worth marrying. All sickly females, married
cine, ~ A1S~A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

There's one article DO good grocer is
ever without, and the public demand it
necessarily. We speak of DooLEY S
YEAST POWDER, long since determined to
be the best of its kind. All bread, bis
cults, rolls, cake, ETC., made from it are
nutritious, healthy and delicate. Another
thing to. be remarked is that the cans are
full weight and the powder so pure and
strong, that less of it is required for its
purpose.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Notice.
Rock ISLAND, ILL, Feb. 1st, 1879.

THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
Yites sealed bids for lighting .e4tinguishing and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirty
four street lamps. more or less, with lights other
than by Coal Gas. Bids will be received
until the Bird day of March, 1879 at the City Clerks
Office. All bids will be opened aud read in opep
council at the regular meeting of the council to he
held on said third day of March, 1879. And the
City Council viii reserve the right to reject apy
and all bids.
JNO. L. REED,
City Clerk.
All city papers viii please publish until the ard
day Of March, 1873.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

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
Grade markl as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. T. EvoRY & Co.,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. o. Box
5000, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. so cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
BEAUTIFUL THIN Gs.

Beautiful faces are those that wear
1t matters little if dark or fair
Whole souled honesty printed there.
Beautiful eyes are those that show,
Like crystal panes where hearth fires glows,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below.
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart like songs of birds,
Yet whose utterance prudence girds.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work that Is earnest and brave and true,
Moment by moment the long day through.
Beautiful feet are those that go
On kindly ministries TO and fro
Down lowllest ways, if God wills it so.
Beautiful shoulders are thoEe that bear
Ceaseless burdens of homely care
-EGchdRoe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
IF. - -K:!-r
Strong Testimony from Hon. George Starr
as to the Power of Roadway Ready Re-
lief in case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 3 VAN Ness Place, New York

U.a No. VAN NESS PLACE, New 1ork
DR.. RAILWAY With me, your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years have had fire.
quent and severe attacks Of sciatcu, sometimes ex,
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles, ana
at times in both lower limbs.
During the time have been afflicted nave trled
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and fools, hoping to find relief but all proved 10 De
failures.
have tried various kinds OF baths, manipulations
outward applications OF linimenis, too numerous
20 mention, and prescriptions OF the most eminent
physicians all OF which failed TO give me relief.
Last September, az the urgent request OF friend
(who had been afflicted as myself. was induced 10
try your remedy. / was then suffering feartully
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 a
short time the pain passed entirely away, althaugh
l have slight periodical attacks approaching a
change of weather. / know now how 20 care my
self, and feel quite master Of the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. l never
travel without bottle in my valise.
Yours Truly, tLO. SIAhh'
RHEUMATISM,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Going away from loving companion"
for year, it seems, does not, in the mean
ing of the law, constitute sufficient grounds
for divorce. Judge Moore, of Chicago, IN
a recent case Of this kind, held that when
separation was by consent it was not such
a desertion as would justify the parry de-
serted in obtaining a divorce.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

With the wind at the velocity of fifteen
miles an hour, a we'll handled ice boat will
travel sixty miles per hour. This is the
verdict of an experienced yachtsman in
that kind Of sailing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

EVERYBODY CALL and get a bottle Of
Tdylor'S Oil Of Lfe,-it is wonderful-its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals the lungs,-it does all that it is
recommended for, aud more-something
unusual for patent medicine to do, but it
does do it every time, For sale by John
Benrston. tu-f&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Ruck.en,s Arnion. saluA

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chspped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price 25 Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so well, and forti6es
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler L Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Mitchell & Parsons having bought the
Kelly & Retticker stock of boots aud shoes,
they propose to sell it out at less than first
cost, and at lower prices than inferior
goods are sold. Everyone knows that the
stock is first class. and it must be closed out
right away. Come and see it before the
assortment is all broken up. 6dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

But short time remains before l. shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exactlng 10
thesa matters, and to save costs L would
request all who have not paid their taxes
to call at my office, Room 5, Masonic
Temple, over Rock Island National Bank,
and settle at once.
DIV NJ. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
MORNING SESSION.

10. 4, n. DEVOTIONAL exercises led by
Rev. E. N. Bentley, of Milan.
1880 A NJ. Address of Welcome by Rev.
s. I. Davis of Milan.
1910 AM Decentralization of officers
&c.
II. M Reports from Schools by Sup
erintendents or others.
n,l5 Disscussion-Townsh work, its
condition aud wants, Opened by J. II. Gle
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

At this time of the year there is no rem.
edy so effective as Maguire's cundurango.
1t regulates the liver, purifss the blood
and reiuvinates the whole system. 1t is
one Of the most valuable household RENE
dies
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
4 CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood &c, viii send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INMAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

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. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

No man holds mortgage on the domain
ofliterature,- Wheeling Leader.
So glad, We half made up our mind
thatsince the Corner apostle of the Union
died, literature would stop short.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Pow.
HAr.

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing ali excavations immediate
". Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
RIGHT on the head.

The fact that Samuel J. >Tilden has
been resurrected as formidable presiden-
tial candidate is coming to be considera-
bly, recognized.-Sprinqtield Republican
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Assortment large. cheap for cash at Henry
Regensburger's, Rock Island, Ill. t&f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Sabbath School Convention.

Following is the programme for the
Black Hawk Township Sabbath school con-
vention to convene at the Presbyterian
Church, Milan, Thursday, Feb. Goth 1879.
at 10 O'Clock A, NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Chew Jackgon's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS g,
Eeaa the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

The Kansas Pacific Railway is carrying
large numbers of settlers to the West,
many going to Colorado. Nearly three
hundred arrived at Denver in one day this
week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
The Weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated by thermometer
TAM. 100 abovs zero 1aP.M SOC above ssrC
GAN. 20S +" P.E.32o -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Doctors are to guard human life and bring
relief to the sick. So does DR.. Bulls Ba-
by Syrup; it contains nothing injurious
and is always reliable. To be had at all
drug stores 10 our city, Price IS cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
o5 cENTs!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Remember

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy q
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at M,
u. Mills, dry goods, emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
NERVOUS Debility.

Vita! weakness or depression
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVeF.works
lnoeScFe9lonS or 0xoesses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. rs
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency ,imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
reJuvenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands Sold by dealers. Price, S1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five viaIs
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, NY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
CHILL CURE.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Bailey's Saline Aperient.

What is itg tits mild and delightful purgatiye
which sparkles and efervesces just like soda wat
err 1t Is coming into extensive use among all
mildly upon the bowels, fs.cooling and refreshing
relieving headache, acid stomach, heartburn fndi-
geston. constipation, &C. 1t invigorates the weak
ana depressedl allays fever, promotes healthfuI
perspiration, regulates the flow of bile mitigates
the pangs of rheumatism, and keeps theIbrain cool
ana clear. For the dyspeptie, rheumatic and pou-
1t Is white powder, and 1t is only necessary to
soda water. '-l>S "e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Devines Pitch Lozenge for consumption,
often gives wonderful relief For sale by
John BeDgston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

My dear SIR" said pale, feeble and en- aciated
gentleman, Il am about worn out with cbilIs and
can IND no cure. Too feeble to work, my stomach
s 1rrltaoie,qunine sets me crazy arsenic bloas me
there Is remedy that does not contain Quinine
lhat IL pleasent, requires other medicine. and
makes prompt and permanent cures" Yes, sirr re-
phed me druggist. Il have the very article alluded
to. 1t Is Days Ague Tonic, and 1t is considered
tue pest remedy before the public for the cure OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Railways Read 2oliaf

WILL AFFORD INSTAC,r EASE.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, Inflammation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Conges-
ton Of the Lungs, Sore Tn 49,, Difficult
breathing, Palpitation OF the Heart,
Mysteries, Group, Dipthora. Ca.
tarrh, Influenza, HCatuclg,
TOOthache, Neuralgia
rheumatism, Cold Cll!ls
Ague Chlls.
The application OF the Ready Relief to the part
or parts where the pain difficult exists will Of
ford ease and comfort.
Twenty drops in half tumbler Of water will in a
few minutes cure Cramps, Spraiu-, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhwa. Dysentery,
Collie. Wind In the Bowels, and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. 4 few drops,
iu water will prevent sickness or pains rom change
OF water. 1t Is better than Frenc. Brandy or Bit
ars aG a stimulRnt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

Within the past few days there has been
talk among leading republicans of an effort
to reinstate Capt. Haverstick as editor of
the Union until after election. He GER
tainly possesses more political sense than
the combined editors at present 10 charge
Their lack Of polilica! sagacity and incom-
potency has placed the party il position
of assured defeat. They mean well, but
are too much under the influence Of inex-
perieDced subordinates In their OVID Office
to follow course that wonid ensure the
respect Of the more experienced and intel
ligent members Of their party, or to be of
any use to the party as a political organi-
ZafiOn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18

4 western preacher who had been con-
stantly annoyed during services by the. 10
cessaut hacking" of some of the members
of his congregation, upon closing his ser
mon requested such to try DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, Price, % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
AFTERNOON SESSION

2.P NJ Devotional exercises.
220 p. NJ, How CAP the Missionary spirit
be developed ia our Sabbath School? Open
ed by Rev j. Hart, Rock Island.
8 NJ. The officers and teachers, their
duties and qualifications. Opened by
John Montgomery, Bowling.
$50 P. NJ The Sabbath School as an
agency to promote Temperance Opened
by j. L. Palmer, Black Hawk.
4P NJ Recess-Hand Shaking.
4I0PM Children's Meeting: Address
ed by DR.. Reynolds, and, Mrs. j. Hart,
Rock Island.
EVENING sEs SION
7.P. NJ. What means can be used by
parents to secure more thorough study
Of the Sabbath School lesson2
7.30, P. NJ The study of the Bible as an
agency to develop true Christian charac-
ter. Rev. T. r. Johnston. Edgiugton
g. P. NJ. The relation of the Sabbath
School to our Country. H. Lee Mitchell,
Rock Island.
$50 p NJ Closing Exercises.
This is Township convention, but all
Sabbath School workers 10 the county are
thrice welcome. Entertainment will be
provided for all. Please be present as
far as possible from first to last. Per
soDs opening subjects will only be allowed
(10) ten minutes. Please bring Gospel
Hymns No. ].
JOHN Fl. CLELAND.
Pres. Town Convention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
NEURALGIA,
DIPTHkRIA,
INFLUENZA
SORE THROAT, and DIFFICULT BREATHING
Relieved in few minutes by
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.

For headache, whether sick or nervous; rheuma-
tism, lumbago, pains and weakness ia the back,
spine or kidneys pains around the liver pleurisy,
sweings of the joints, pains in the bowels, heart
burn aud pains OF all kinds, chilblaius and FROST
bites, Railways Ready Relief will afford immedl-
ae ease, and its continued use for few days erect
a permanent cure. Price 80 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-18
Fiat"

About the best illustration of this word.
one that will be appreciated IN and about
Peoria is to call the fellow, whom Dowdall
Of the Democrat has employed to write
for his paper, democrat. Dowdall may
paste him all over with labels but he will
never pass for anything else than an s.
cent communist, he demonstrates Dow
dall's riehtto the title given him by John
II. Oberly.