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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Oh, What a Lie!

Possibly by large head lines and black
letters the Organ can fool its readers into
the belief that the administration of May
or Reynolds has been reckless and extrav-
sgant, but business men and taxpayers
who know the Organ grinders reputation
for ..ath and honesty,will only smile, when
they read his reckless statements, which
have not even the shadow of truth. The
fact that during the administration of
Mayor Reynolds all the ordinary expenses
of the city were paid. besides some $780,
900 Of this years revenues which were an
ticipated by Butler, and permanent
Improvements made to the extent of
over $ll 500 on streets, and over gil 900
more in extending the water rains, and
nearly $4,000 more on sewers, during
which time debt has not been increased,
while every Mayor since the time when
DR.. Truesdale was elected has increased
the city debt,-this is a sufficient ans wer
to the lying statements Of the Organ. Any
one can satisfy themselves on these points
by calling at thu council chambers The
community know the Ex-Purser too vel
to believe anything published in the Organ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
To Democrats.

Now that your convention has presented
ticket for your votes we confidently ex-
pect to see every democrat in the city give
it hearty support. The Democracy Of
Rock Island have demonstrated that they
never DO anything by halves that when
they go in for fight they strike hard
blows and stoy till the last ballot is deposit
ed. Let every democrat use all hoE CRADLE
means to elect every man Oh the ticket.
While many may think that victory ia
easily achieved let them not be deceived.
We must.poll every democratic vote in the
city. The opposition will use every SUBJ
terfuge aud every decep tion to gain votes.
They will be out in full force, and only
by united effort, by polling every dem.
ocratic vote in the city can we elect our
ticket. Let every democrat come to the
front and work from now until the close of
election day and the entire ticket can be
elected,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Fatal Accident.

This morning about 9 o'clock Henry
SIingerland, section hand at the c., X. L.
& 2. yards, was run over and instantly
killed by freight train going east. AS
nearly as could be learned the facts are as
follows that Sliugerland had been work
ing on the track near the turn table; that
while SO employed the swith engine pass
ed, and almost at the same time freight
train which had been made up for the
east, and was all ready to go out. came down
on the other track. Slingerland stepped
from one track to the other, to avoid being
run over, but in so doing caught his foot
in the frog, and before he could be extri-
Gated was run over and horribly mangled.
One leg was entirely severed from the
body, ard when the train was stopped it
was found nearly 20 feet distant, where it
had been dragged by the engine. The
face, hands. and body were frighfully mu-
tllated. The poor man was completely
doubled up when found, and the bumper
of the car under which he lay had to be
taken out and the car raised by trucks be-
fore he could be extricated. He was taken
to the wood department and the coroner
notified; be arrived about 10 o'clock, en-
panelIed a jury and began the inquest,
Following are the names of the jury Sc
lected:
Alex. Steel, foreman; P. D. Drake,
Louis May, John E. Fleming. Geo. II.
Boynton, John Crubaugh, s. s. Hull, w.
f. Brooks, L. G. Chopper, Thomas Thor.
ington, D. T. Robinson, James ?. Taylor
The mao was a widower and lived or
9Th avenue, nearly opposite Babcock's
and leaves three sons, the youngest Il
years of age He is spoken of as quie
inoffensive man, and popular among hi
fellow workmen. The jury, after examin
number Of witnesses, returned the fol
lowing verdict
We, the undersigned jurors. sworn t,
inquire into the death of Shngerland, OF
oath do find that he came to his death b,
being accidentally killed in the lower yarC
of the Chicago, Rock Island u Pacific road
on March lst, 1879, at 8 o'clock a. IN, b,
being run over by train No. "a, engine No
1I3; aud further, we exonerate the com
pany and employees from any responsibility
for his death,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Religious,

There will be services at Trinity church
tomorrow at l0:45 a. ID, and Ais D. 10.
the rector officiating. There will be adult
baptism at the second service. The Right
Rev. Alex. Burgess, D. D., Bishop of the
diocese of Quincy. will preach morning
and night, at Trinity church, March 9th.
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHUReE. -
The pastor, Rev. DR.. Westwood, will
preach at 1915 a m. :"Christ's Treatment
of Sinners" and at p. m. THE Great
Salvation" All cordially invited. The
social and literary union of this church will
meet in the lecture room on Friday evening
next, at 80 o'clock, All invited.
Rev. L. Wasmuth, presiding elder. Will
preach at the Fifth Avenue NJ. Z. Church,
in the morning; Rev. j. Hart, pastor of
the Ninth Street NJ. L. Church, in the
evening. Love feast at p. NJ. led by the
Presiding Elder. Sunday school at 9:l5
a, N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Call at our Drug Store and get tria
bottle of DR.. KINGS NEW Discovery,
free of charge. il you are suffering with a
Cough, Cold, Asthma. Bronchities, Hay
Fever, Consumption, loss of voice, tickling
in the throat, or any affection of the Throat
or Lungs. This is the great remedy that
is causing SO much excitement by its many
wonderful cures, curing thousands of hope
less cases. Over one million bottles of DIR,
KNEES New DISCOVERY have been used
within the last year, and have given perfect
satisfaction 10 every instance. We can
unhesitatingly say that this is really the
only sure cure for throat and lung affec-
tions, and can cheerfully recommend it to
all. Call and get a trial bottle free of
charge, or a regular size for $l.O0. G.
Speidel, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Tho Fonrth Ward rEaetine.

The Republicans Of the Fourth Ward
held meeting last evening which was at
tended by nearly all the representative
men Of the party while others assured
those present of their co-operation in what
ever action might be taken. By their
action the Republicans Of this ward have
shown that they are interested in ac
complishing what is best for the city.
They have sEown their consistency in
choosing representatives from their ward,
instead of being directed and controlled by
irresponsible men who have no interest 10
the ward other than to use them for polit
ical purposes. Now that Mr.. Kennedy is
the candidate of the ward instead Of any
party every citizen aud taxpayer 10 the
ward should work to secure his election.
Good, honest hard work will do it, and we
caution oil not to rest assured that it can
be done without work The honor, credit
and best interests Of the ward are at stake.
The following is the report Of the meeting
as furnished by the secretary;
ROCK ISLAND, reb. sstb, 1879,
Meeting of the citizens of the 4th ward
held at 4th ward Hose Hose this even ing
to nominate a candidate for alderman fol-
the 4th ward. independent of party. Johr
Reimers called the meeting to order, +
Fl, AnawaIt was chosen chairman, anC
Geo. T. Downes secretary.
The following resolution was passeC
unanimously:
ResolUed, That inasmuch as Patricl
Kennedy accepted the nomination rendered
by the meeting held 10 this ward on Wed
nesday evening as a citizens candidate fol
alderman, that as such we cheerfully sup
port hiu st the polls on Tuesday next anC
pledge ourselves tc Do all that We can t.
secure his election.
The following committee was chosen Il
support the above resolution:
John Atkinson, John Olof,
Chris Baker VIM. E. Brooks,
. Frank Lucas, Geo. F DoWnes,
Geo Brooks, John Reimers,
4 John Warner.
| Geo. +. Dowass. WIN, Atkinson, Franz
Lucas, committee on carriages.
GEO. +. DoWNE5, Sec.
/ Caution insures safety, and all caution
people cure their cold with DR.. Bull
| COuoh SvruD o. cts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Runaway and Accident.

This morning about 10. 30 o'clock, man
named Peterson. a tin peddler from Mo-
line had runaway. When near Huber's
brewery, his team became frightened at
a passing freight train and started toward
Moline. avenue, throwing Peterson
violently to the ground, cutting his head
severely, dislocating the left shoulder
blade. and otherwise iGjuring him. He
was taken to Wills wagon shop, and DR..
Barth called, who sewed up the gashes on
the head and dressed his other wounds
He was very severely injured and seemed
to suffer intense pain. He is an old man,
probably 60 or 65 years of age, and has a
son living in Moline. Information was
sent to his son. At last accounts he wal
in very weak but not dangerous condition
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Advanced Physicians.

Many of the more advanced physicians,
having found DIR. Pierce's Medicines
prompt and sure, prescribe them regularly
in their practice.
TWINNILLE, Tenn. Nay 28th, 1877.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo. n. Y:
Dear SGr-For long time [ suffered
with catarrh. l Gnally called in DR..
Zachary of this place. He furnished me
with your uasal Douche, Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, and your Golden Medical Dis.
covery. These remedies speedily effect
ed an entire cure
Yours truly, JOHN s. CHAMLEss.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
NOTES HERB AND THERE.

Forty marriage licenses in Davenport
last month.
The Davenport Times is opposed to
High Schools.
Nine youths of Prophetstown, for the
sin Of clipping" pennies ia the school
house Saturday or two since, were hauled
up before Justice OlnsteaG and muicted
each in tho sum of three dollars.
The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon,
supposed to have been false one, was
caused by the burning of neat frame
frame house in the Fourth ward, occupied
by Mrs. Ohlweiler and owned by E.
Strate. Loss on the house about 5000; no
Insurance..
Henry county furnishes one-twelfth of
the female prisoners in the Joliet prison.
This county is the banner county in auoth-
er respect; our political opponents can
guess as to what we allude. The quantity
of high political ideas 10 that county en-
titles it to respect in these two instances.
Brother Young, of the Galva Journal,
is to be congratulated on the appearance
of his new paper PhGnix like, the Jour
nal has risen from the ashes of the late
fire in GaIva, and comes forth better,
neater than before. 10 its new dress it is
one of the best looking and most readable
of our exchanges.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

10, 167 petitions have been presented
to the Forty-fftn Congress. Four hun
dred and twenty-seven related, in some
form, to the subject of polygamy, of which
number three hundred and nineteen origi-
mated among and were signed By women.
Taken as whole the lists shows that we
are very prsyerful patton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

This girl standing at the front door pale, ex1ted
and almost motionlese. The night was dark aud
gloomy, rain was pouring down in torrents, thur
ders roared and lighting flashed, yet she stood
peering through the darkness. "Will he meyer re
tnrns' 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
plaint and had been despaired of by fail. Some
one said that English Female BitteTs would cure
her mother, and this girl had dispatched some one
to the drug store fer bottle. 1t came. her mother
used it and rapid cure was the result. That girl
is worth marrying. All sickly females, married
or single, can be cured by using the same medi-
cine,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Petty Frauds ana swindles.

Beware of Baking Powders which are
put up short weights. A manufacturer
who swindles, knowingly, in weight will
not hesitate to sell adulterated baking
powder. DooLEY's YEAST POWDER has
a world wide reputation for perfect purity
and always being full weight. 1t bears
every test for superior excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
An Enthusiastic Meeting.

The democratic convention last evening
was largely attended, better than either
of the other party conventions, and the dele
gates were all good men. 1t was noticeable
also that there was dissemination with
all to make straight fight and no com
promise. Promptly at 8 o'clock, B. D.
Buford, chairman Of the city committee,
called the convention to order, and nomi-
mated Geo. M. Lucken, as chairman, who
was elected, and j. Fl. Kerr was chosen Sec
rotary. After temporary delay 10 filing
some vacancies in the delegation the Sec
rotary read the call, after which the chair
man announced that nominations were in
order.
B. d. Buford. suggested that iDasmueh
as E. P. Reynolds the present Mayor,
had announced himself as an independent
non partisan candidate, at the request OF
large number of citizens of all parties,
that the nomination of Mr.. Reynolds be
endorsed By this convention. Carried.
Nominations for supervisors then began.
f. Lucas nominated Ignatz Huber.
The Third ward announced that it was
pledged to P. Simmons.
Other nominations followed and then
the convention proceeded to an informal
ballot for supervisor, with the following
|
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

There is no doubt in our mind, after pc
rusing the testimonials, and investigating
the merits Of PUTNAM's hot forged and
hammer-pointed horse shoe nails, which
are guaranteed not to split and silver in
driving, that they are superior to others,
consequently are indispensable in every
blacksmith's forge throughout the length
and breadth of the land. Owners of horses
should insist upon having them used in
shoeiug in preference to cold rolled iroa
cut nails, which lame horses. The Put
nam nail is the cheapest and best horse
shoe nail. and you get from $50 to 500
nails more in a box than of any other
make.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Agents are wanted in every town and
city in the country, to sell Devines' Pitch
Lozenge. Persons who engage 10 the bus
mess can make money, and have the con-
ISOLATION of doing good by curing, and pre-
venting suffering from colds, coughs ana
consumption. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Bucklen's Arnioa salve ,

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute,
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, 1879-03-01

Get ready for winter by taking a course
of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system SO we'll, and forhies
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. It will save doctor bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler Il Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy indorsed 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, 1879-03-01

The bankrupt stock of boots and shoes
at Mitchell & Parsons, is going off at a
lively rate, and we should not think that
the stock would hold out over thirty days
longer. Call early. if you wish to secure
a good fit. Remember it is the Kelley &
Retticker stock, aud is first class every
way. DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
A formal ballot was taken with the fol


MIR. Cutter WAS declared unanimous
choice Of the convention for assessor.
Jas. II. Kerr. was nominated for char
man of the city committee by reclamation,
after which the committee adjourned.
Curing the early part of the proceedings
false alarra Of fire was sounded, and
the nationals 10 the rear c. the hall tried
to get up stampede but failed sigGGlly. as
every delegate kept his scat. The conven-
ton was composed of substantial, represen-
tative citizens, meu Of determination and un-
swerving democracy, and was the most large
ly attended convention of the campaign.
Those republicans and nationals who had
looked for fizzle were badly disappointed,
and left the hall convinced that the democ-
racy Of Rock Island proposes to enter the
contest with determination to win.
Every democrat should consider himself
a committee of one to york for the ticket
nominated, which is by all odds the strong
est presented by any party in years.
There is not a nominee on the democratic
ticket that is not entitled to hearty sup
port, not only from the democracy but all
parties. Let the democrats 90 to work
with zeal for every man Oh the ticket, and
see to it that every democratic vote is poll
ed. 1t is time for democrats to come to
the front. and on pext Tuesdays if
a solid support be given the ticket,
the democracy need not be afraid Of
the result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Ii you select good and healthy food for
your family you should also look to the
welfare of your Baby For all troubles of
early childhood nothing is better than DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup. % cents bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretlons of youth, nervous weakness eerly 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
SEED sell addressed envelope TO the REV. JOSIAH
T. INaAN, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
unrrsh for Lea6vllla !

Tickets over the Chicago, Rock Island 4
Pacific Railroad. and Union Pacific Rail
road via: Omaha and Denver, can be OBJ
tanned at the office of John Oohg Il Sons;
agent q. P. +, r. aud Land Department,
Davenport Iowa, Tickets through to
Leadviie. 2-2Idtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
CUndprarCo

At this time of the year there is no rem.
edy so effective as Maguire's cundurango.
1t regulates the liver. purifes 1.-THE blood
and' reiuvinates the whole system. It is
one of the most valuable household reme-
dies
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Sewing Machines.
The Weatner--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated By thermometer:
IA. N. zee above zero 19P.H 800 above zero
ga N, 26G " 8 Ph39o "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Frank Miilsr'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. dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Just Received,

A 6ne line Of suitinGs Just received at
j. 7. Dlxon's, which will be made up into
suits at lower prices than ever. Every
thing FIRST class and made up in the latest
style to order A good fit guaranteed.
Customers and others invited to call and
examine the stock before purchasing else
where.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Read the advertisement of the Empire
Meat Market and when you are hungry
60 and see if Fred Ebleb can't FIX you out,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Personal.

NJ s. O'Neii has returned from Wa
keeney, Kansas. He speaks 10 glowing
terms of the country and climate in that
section.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
o5 CENTSi

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. &. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at M,
G. Mills, dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Pozzonis Medicated Complexion Pow.
DIR.

For infants toilet it is so indispensable
article, healing all excavations immediate
ly. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. It is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Announcement.

Please announce the name of David
Bowen rs an independent candidate for
township collector at the coming election.
MANY VOTERS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
But a short time remains before shall

But short time remains before shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exacting in
these matters, and to save costs l would
request all gho have not paid their taxes
to call at mg Office. Room 5, Masonic
Temple, over Rock Island National Bank,
and settle at oDce.
DIV NJ. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
VEGETINE
Purifes the Blood, RenoVates
and InVigorates the
Whole System.
ITS MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent and
Diuretio.
Reliable Evidence.

Mr.. II. r. STEvEPs.
Dear Sir:-I will most cheerfully
add my testimony to the great nun-
Der you have already received In Ia
vor OF your great and good medicine
VKaETINE, Tor do not think enough
can be said in its praise; for was
troubled over thirty years with that
dreadful disease, CatarrAh, and had
such bad coughing-spells that Il
would seem as though never could
breathe any more, and VEGETTNE
has cured me and do feel TO thank
God all the time that there Is so good
q medicine as VKGnTINE, and also
think II one OF the best medicines
for coughs, and weak, sinking feel
ings at the stomach. and advise
everybody to take the VEGEFIEE, for
/ can assure them II 10 one OF the
best medicines that ever was.
MRS. L. GORE,
Cor. Magazine aud Walnut Sts.,
Cambridge, Mass
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

Chevalier Life for the Hair
At.Bgunert'a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Eaaa the Advertisement

Eead the Advert1sement
OF DR.. McAffee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01

4 formal ballot was orueEtQ anq FE=
sailed il giving NJ jones, 20, D. Bowen
7. and Chas. +. DydEe 9,
Milton Jorrs having received a majority
was declared the unanimous choice for
collector.
For the position Of assessor there was o
lively contest. The informal ballot was as
follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-01
Bailey's Saline Aperient.

What is itf 1t Is mild and delightful puTgative
which sparkles and effervesees just like soda wat
er. 1t is coming into extensive use among all
classes, who have become tired OF pills. 1t acts
relieving headache, acid stomach, heartburn, indi-
gestion. constipation, &C. 1t nvigorates the weak
and depressedI allays fever, promotes healthful
perspiration, regulates the flow of bile, mitigates
the pangs of rheumatism, and keeps thebrain cool
and clear For the dyspeptic, rheumatic and gou-
ty 1t has wonderful soothing and pallating effect
1t is a white powder, and 1t is only necessary to
pour tile water on tablespoonful and take as
soda water.