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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

The following eEtract from the Buriin-
game treaty with China will give an idea Of
what our law makers have repudiated.
The United States of America and the
emperor OF China cordially recognize the
inherent aud inalienable right s0f man to
change his home aud allegiance, and also
the mutual advantage Of the tree migra-
ton OF their citizens and subjects respect
lively from one country to the other tor
purposes Of curiosity OK trade, or as per-
manent residents"
The Congress of the United States in
abrogating this solemn treaty has estab-
lished precedent that is dangerous to
the principles of this republic. This ac
ton is violation Of the constitution. a re
pudiation Of the principles of justice and
of right and also Of national honor. Have
we not, through all the years of American
independence, invited all nations, all races
and all religions to make this free country
their home-here to enter the race for
wealth, happiness and honor? Are the
American people afraid that an inferior
race Will oVer-run and supersede them
We have undertaken to teach the hand of
the American savage to guide the pillow
we have called the black man brother and
made him our equal at the ballot box, and
now to our shame be it said, that we will
build Chinese wall around this great re-
public to keep out the poor dispised, Mon
golian. He never comes here to stay, his
object is to make money and return, Is not
this what induces the American tradesman
to avail himself of the provisions of the
Burlingame treaty? This action has made
the American people the laughing stock of
English nation and it will be used by the
English tradesmen to our disadvantage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
A First Glass Hotel.

Among the very best and most popular
hotels in the east, is the Bingham House,
Philadelphia. This house was opened in
September 1862 by Curtis Davis, the pres
ent proprietor, and has been in successful
operation ever since. The popularity of the
house is due to the splendid management,
its excellent epicurisna and the cleanliness OF
the hotel in every department. Mr. Davis,
the proprietor. has had over twenty years
experience as hotel man, and knows how
to make his guests feel thoroughly at
home. The hotel is situated in the very
centre of business, near all the prominent
places of amusement, and is supplied with
all the latest improvements A first class
new elevator has lately been put in, also
electric bells connecting with every room
in the house. Mr.. DAVIS was formerly
proprietor of hotel at Mt Holly, N. J..
also the old United States Hotel, Philadel-
phia, on the site of the present Bingham
House, corner llth and Market streets. If
there is one thing more than another which
makes one feel at home 10 hotel, it is
courteous treatment, and this every one is
sure to receive at the Bingham. The
rooms are elegantly furnished. the table at
all times all that the most axacting epicu-
rean taste could desire, which, with its
central location, excellent management and
moderate prices, the Bingham House is
certain to continue it's present prosperity.
The ARGUS can cordially recommend this
hotel as among the very best 10 the country
and takes pleasure in commencing it to all
who may have occasion to visit Philadel-
phia as a desirable and first class hotel,
where one is sure to receive the very best
attention, excellent accommodations, and a
table de hote second to no other hotel in
the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Personal.

Major Beardsley went to Chicago yester-
day to attend to the Milan Distillery case.
w. P. Butler. formerly mayor of Rock
Island, has been in Chicago for several
days past
Geo. Lamont, agent of the Diamond 10
Line, left for Fort Kearney. Neb., last
evening on the c., R, [. & P. train.
Wilfred Pittman, of Reynolds. who was
seriously i'll for several weeks. has entirely
recovered and was in the city on Tuesday.
Glad to see you around again, Will.
Hon. james II. Slater, from Legrand,
Oregon, United States Senator elect, spent
Tuesday in this city. He visited the ISL
and and expressed himself as highly
pleased with the plan and progress of the
government works there. In conversation
with an ARGUS reporter. he expressed him
self as opposed to the new army bill, and
that he considered it unconstitutional in its
provision of placing the military above the
civil authority. Mr., Slater, although a
democrat, voted for Greeley and canvassed
the state of Oregon for him, because at
that time he did not consider that the dem
ocratic party had any candidate in the
field, land he advised the people ofOregon to
vote for Greeley as choice between the
two evils He is IN favor of testing the
workings of the present silver bill,to see to
what amount our business will carry sill
yer currency. He also endorses the action
of the democratic ma ority in congress pro
hibit;ng the retirement of the present issue
of greenbacks, as he thinks the business
interests of the country require it should
be 10 circulation. In other respects the
senator is a representative Of Jacksonian
| democracy.
Mr.. Slater expressed it as his opinion
that as resumption becomes an assured fact
under the notifications made by the DEM
ocratic majority in congress, it will wipe
opt what is known as the third or green
back party. His only object in stopping
at Rock Island was to inform himself as
to the condition Of the government works
here, and our people can rest assured that
he will be found voting with the friends of
the Arsenal 10 the senate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Says Idiss Edith Gibbs, the edtress of

Says Idiss Edith Gibbs, the editress OIL
the Downer' s Grove Record:
Parents, nurses and teachers should
take warning that boxing and pulling the
ears of children and slapping them on Their
heads aud faces, is likely to produce deaf
ness. If mauling aud physical maltreat
ment is absolutely essential to the success
tpl government OF children, it would per.
haps be as we'll to select for that purpose
such portions Of their anatomy as are least
susceptible to permanent injury.
Do you mean spankln' ma 'am? -Hgtn
Leader.
How could the Leader guess the place
so readily?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Safe and Sure.

MI IT X STEYENS.
In 1872 your VEGETINE was recommended to me
and Welding TO the persuasions OF friend, con-
scented TO try It, At the time l was suffering from
general debility and nervous prostraton, superin-
uuced by overwork and irregular habits. Its won.
derful strengthening and curative properties seemed
TO affect my debilitsted system from the first dose
and under its persistent use ! rapidly recovered
gaining more than usual health and good feeling
Since then have not hesitated to give VEGETINE
my most unqualified Endorsement as being safe
sure and powerful agent In promoting health and
restoring the wasted system to new life and energy
VEGETINE lie the only medicine use, and as long
as live never expect TO find better.
Yours truly, w ii CLARK,
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Penn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression 8
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oveF-vork,
lndescTetiens or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 2s
1t tones up and inyigorates the system,
dlspels 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, $1.00 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five walls
and $500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, n Y,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns.
aud all kinds of Skin Eruptions This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded,
Price rs Cents per box. For sale BY G,
SPEIDEL, Rock Island,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Mitchell & Parsons having bought the
Kelly Il Retticker stock of boots aud shoes
they propose to sell it out at less than frs
cost, and at lower prices than inferior
goods are sold Everyone knows that the
stock is first class, and it mast be closed on
right away. Come and see it before the
assortment is all broken up. 6dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Frank MilIer'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, 1879-02-19
CURIo.

THE ARGUS apologies for insinuatiug
that brains we're to be introduced into the
political management of the Union. The
report was published simply as an item of
news. We trust this will be- satisfactory
to "CuriO." The Gazette can speak for
itself. It would seem that it owes an apol-
ogy to Capt Haverstick for stating that
the the Captain never really left" the
Union
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Rising above Hartv.

When q democratic statesman rises
above party" the radical press piles "taffy"
on him for week. This is the glorious
reward of independence But when a
republican statesman begins to soar, the
air is blue with the same curses that the
same press sends after him. The contrast
is instructive. = Washington Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

But a short time remains before 1 shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exacting 10
these 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.
G&w NJ. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Get ready for winter by taking course
Of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so well, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
VEGETINE.
VEGETINE


SPRINGFIELD, o.. Feb. g. 1877
This is to certify that have used VEGETINE,
manufactured by II Stevens, Boston, Mass for
rheumatism and General Prostitution OF the Ner-
vous System, with good success. l recommend
VEaErTNE as an excellent medicine for such COM
CIV VANDERBILT.
Mr. VANDERBILT OF the firm of Vandegrift q Hun
man Is a Wellrknown business man in this place,
having one OF the largest stores in Springfield, .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure Of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
duack nostrum but a reliable remedy,
vouched for by leading physicians all oyer
the country, Wherever known Lithon-
triptic" ism general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the mari et.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

OF the thousands who die annually o.
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTO PHOSPHATE
OF LINE, IRON & COP LIVER OIL.
1t is so delicately favored that even al
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it will
great suo,nNe Get bottle Of it. INV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

The State Journal, Rep. says
1T is now forty days since the Illinois
Legislature met.
And they haven't donea thing yet-ex-
cept send Logan to the Senate and 60 on q
two weeks drunk 10 palace cars furnished
BY PCllman, as a bride to keep them from
enacting a law TO curb that infamous mon
opoly. 1t is not Democratic Legislature
Peoria Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, q
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Criminal.

This afternoon Dan Brace and Philip
Henry, who were arrested last night by
Deputy Marshal Blackburn and officer
Rosenfeld, were taken before Judge
Adams and fined $50 and costs; ordered
committed until paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
All wooden goods at cost and less, Al
Mitchell & Parsons.

The republican papers are hattering
their partisan readers with stories to the
effect that the nationals in the federal
house of representatives will JON the re-
publican minority, aud thus help them to
organize the House. There Is no doubt
the nationals are quite willing to do this,
aud thus carry out the purpose for which
they were created; but there are not
enough Of them. Their spirit is willing to
assist the republicans, but their muster
rolls are too short-Stdte Register.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Babies ought to be we'll taken care Of,
their system does not allow the slightest
neglect. Ifynur Baby suffers from Collie
or Bowel Disorders, procure bottle of
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, simple but always
reliable remedy. Only Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Our Minister'S Wife.
MK II 4 STEYENy

MIR II X STEVENS.
Dear Sir:-Three years ago was suffering ter
rit ly with Infammatory Rheumatism, Our minis
ter's wife advised me TO take VEGETIEE. After Ia
king one bottle, was entirely relieved. This year
feeling return OF the disease, again commenced
taking It, and am being benefited greatly Ii also
greatly improves my digestion. Respectfully,
MRS A BALLARD.
IOf1 Waat Jafreraon Street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &C. will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remed =
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send u self addressed envelope to the REV JosR5u
T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Bailey's Saline Auerient,

What is it? 1t is mild and delightful purgatiye
which sparkles and eferyesees just like soda wat
er 1t Is coming into extensive use among all
glasses, VINO nave become tired of pills. 1t acts
mildly upon the bowels, is cooling and refreshing
relieving headache, acid stomach heartburn, indi-
geston, constipation, &c. 1t invigorates the weak
and depressed4 allays fever, promotes healthful
perspiration, regulates the flow of bile mitigatee
the pangs OF rheumatism, and keeps theibrain cool
ana Clear. For the dyspeptic, rheumatic and gou-
~ 1t has wonderful soothing and palliating effect
1t is white powder, and 1t is only necessary to
pour ] tile water on tablespoonful and take as
soda water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Cundurango

At this time of the year there is 60 rem
edy SO effective as MaRuire's cundurango.
Ii regulates the liver, puriGss the blood
and reiuvinates the whole system. 1t is
one of the most valuable household rene.
JioS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
PozGonl's Medlcated Complexion Pow,
Ger:

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations Immediate
ly. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale 10y druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

my dear SIR said pale, feeble and eraciated
gentleman, Il am about worn out with chills ard
can find no cure. Too feeble to work, my stomach
Is irritable, quinine sets crazy arsenic bloats me
there Is remedy that does not contain quinine.
that Is pleasant, requires no other medicine, and
makes prompt and permanent cures.'' Yes sir'f re-
pied the druggist Il have the very article alluded
to. It is Days Ague Tonic, and it is Considered
me best remedy before the public for the cure of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
DIED.

PALMER-0n Wednesday, the 18th at IL O'Clock
noonin Rock Island, Spencer Robinson, son of MIR.
and Mrs. Geo. Il. Palmer, aged Is months.
Funeral ON Friday at p. m: Relatives and
friends invited to attend. Further notice Of the
funeral will be given in to-morrow's paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Cruelty to Animals.

4@UItUI II BIIs'
Your course and that of the Davenport
Gazette, in mentioning the probable return
of Capt. Haverstick to the Union'S editorial
room during the campaign, may be fun
for the boys" but it Is death on the Heng-
lish," beside the suggestion is preposter-
GUS Brains are not necessary to success
fully hold chair down, welding pair of
sharp scissors or to engineer an umbrella
around town over plug hat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
They don't know 1T.

Some people don't know that they are
being swindled every time they buy an
inferior, short-Weight, baking powder, Il
would he far better to buy and use the old
reliable DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. EV
cry package of the DooLEY POWDER il
warranted absolutely pure, and strictly
full weights. Sold by grocers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

The following showabfhe tomperatur'
at THE ARGUS OFFI99I to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometers
TAN zoe abovs aero. 1aP.A ass above zer
"a NJ. 2O0 - Z. 30 - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
PURE PALM SOAP
A PHILADELPIIA sPECIALTY.

n fhlLADELPuIA SPECIALITY,
established forty years, and for sale by more than
one thousand storekeepers This S0ap has no
equal In quality or cheapnoss for Bath and Toilet
use, being made OF LlBERlAN OIL from the
fALM TREE Packed in boxes containing two.
ttnfcc' I'VE or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
Wh0iesale Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES a
oON' loOo Christian street, PhfadelphiA. m e.
useu ny lhe Oldest resident families phyaicians
anu many pubic institutiOns-.he American Hotel
baths, Public Ledger" Post Office, Water De
partment, and the Turkish Baths,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS


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, 1879-02-19

Devines' Pitch Lozenge for consumption,
often gives wonderful relief For sale by
John BeDgston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

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, 1879-02-19
o5 GENTsi

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

Only half dozen nice cloaks left at
Mitchell & Parsons and they will be sold
way below cost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Cures all Pain in Man and Beas

from the Christian Union, August %, 1S77:-
Ever since DR.. VIM. NJ. Giles, OF 45l Sixth avenue
extended frank Invitation to owners of lame hOr
ses to bring their equine property round to his place
Of business for free treatment. the corner Of TWEEN
ty-scvcnth street and Sixth avenue has come to re
smble horse fair The doctors bold defiance
which II thus thrust upon the curious attention Of
his neighbOr, h based ON his earnest belief in his
IOddc Ammonia Linimeut, which is now preferred
TO all others by the chief stockholders and sporting
men of this country A valuable horse Of the wri-
tcr's was kicked on the hook; swelling and lame
ensued, rendering the animal nearly worthless.
We were advised TO try Giles LinimUnt, and are
gratAgd to say IL acted like n charm. About two
inches Of the bone came away, the sore healed up,
and the lamcness and swelling are fast disappear
mg.-[Ilenry Ward Beecher and Lyman Abbott,
editors ] Send postal card for pamphlet contain
ing full Information, to Dr. Giles 45l Sixth Avenue
New y ork.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

A great benefit has been secured to the
poor by the introduction of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup; for it DOW takes only %
cents to cure cough, when formerly Doc
tor bills alone amounted to dollars.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
How much!

Anyone who will read the report of the
subcommittee Of the railroad committee
Of the Statei Legislature, which has been
investigating the accounts of the Pullman
Palace Car Company at their Office in
Chicago, for the purpose of determining
whether it is advisable to fix the price of
compensation for them, Twill involuntarily
ask how much does the Pullman Car Co.
pay these legislators for making such a
fool report as that the capital invested
yields q return of only per cent. That a
subcommittee of the legislature should
thus proclaim its venality or ignorance is
only in keeping with body that can dis
grace the state by the election of such a
man as Logan to the I. S. senate. Do
they imagine for moment that an inteli-
gent community will believe airy such
statement? Better that they had not
made any report.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
Nerve Laquistude and it's remedy.

Nerve Llquietude and it's remedy.
Restless nerves. at least those that are
constantly So, are weak ones as we'll. The
true way to tranquilize them thorough
Iy is to strengthen them. It may be, nay.
1t very often IS necessary to have recourse
to sedative or even an opiate, 10 dan
gerous cases Of nervous inquietude, but
the continued use of such unnatural palia
tlves, is greatly to be deprecated Though
not, in restricted sense, a specific for ner-
vousness Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
eminently calculated to allay and eventual
ly overcome it, fact which the recorded
experience Of many goes TO substantiate.
This inestimable tonic, by promoting di-
gestlOn, assimilation and secretion, touches
the three key notes upon which the harm
ouy Of all the bodily organs depends, and
the result is that fresh stores of vitality
are diffused through the system, of which
the nerves receive their due apportionment'
and grow tranquil as they gather strength.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

200 pounds new embroidcries from
cents yard up, the biggest bargain ever
shown in these goods, at Mitchell & Par
SONS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

had twelve strokes Of paralysis My leg, arEi,
and tongue were useless was obliged to q ca
theter every day DR.. Giles Lniment Iodde OF
Ammonia has cured me. VIII answer any mqui
rics 20 that all allicted may know o. it.-JoHN AP
FELL, North BranfOrd, Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19
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