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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
1o-DAZs' ADVERTIsEMENTs
Annual Meefin o

N IL B. ls hereby given 10 the stacsho,aa-
meeting for National Bank thai the annual
suing year. win he hea % Directors for the en-.
Ror q oe tss 1sh day Of January Is 40
a nSda Island, Ill.,, Dec 31st 1ero
III ID.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
WANTED.

Sherman Il Co., Marshall, Mich, want
an agent In this county at once, at salary
of 800 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
e. AappY N sW = ear.

| Before another issue of THE ARGUS
appears, the cid year will have passed
away and the new year been ushered in
a year which bids fair to be the most i'm
portrait 10 the history of the country. The
old year (18791 now eoae. :ass been full OF
anew the policy of the government, given
renewed activity to business, and inaugu-
rated better order of things in general.
Crops have been bountifnl, prices fair,
trade active, and money easy, all Of which
things make 1879 an important year 10
our history The new year coming in so
sereuely, IN all its freshness aud vigor. is
full of porteuts of the future. Great
political events will be recorded in 1880
and the great political parties will be
arraigned agaiBst cash in the most import
ant campaign the country has ever Wit
messed. What will be the final
outcome it is hard to determine
but with all others who love their
country and the liberty Of our people. THE
ARGUS trusts that wise counses will pre-
vail and that the United States will come
out of the great political contest strength
ened, purified, and firmly entreached on
the broad platform of Democracy, which
ensures the greatest good to the greatest
number, and equal liberty to all. When
boxing back over the changes in the com
mercial condition of the country, the in
creased confidence in trade circles, and III
general stability of all branches of indus
try, THE ARGUS takes pardoEshle pride
in assigning as the reason of all thiS-the
sound and statesn ankle policy of the
Democratic congress, in enacting laws cal
culated to tranquilize speculative ventures
and reduce business to safe and reliable
affairs can be maintained and our CONNER
cial stability increased, If the wise legisla-
ton inaugurated by the Democratic con
greas be continued. 1t is a pleasure to
call attention to the generally healthy
condition of all kinds of business which we
hope will not retrograde but continue
to increase.
With the close of tie year 1879 we
desire to thank our subscribers and friends
for the patronage extended The ARGUS,
and in conclusion we wish them all e
Happy New Year"
The Emma Abbot5 Grand Opera Com
pany.
Tomorrow Miss Emma Abbott appears
10 opera at Harper's Theatre, for the first
time in this city. Two performances are
matinee in the afternoon
and an evening entertainment at 7:30 o.
clock. The singing of Miss Abbott is
praised by the most exacting critics as
superb, and as this is the first oppor-
tunity our citizens have had of hearing
her 10 opera, there will no doubt be q
large attendance. For the matinee, the
beautiful opera, Chimes of Normandy."
IN which Miss Abbott will be supported |
BY the entire company numbering As first
class artists. In the evening the sparkling
opera. Gounod's Romeo and Juliet" will
be given, with Miss Abbott as the fair |
Juliet The prices for matinee are
81 90, IS and 50eents;for the evening $1.25,
Sl.00 and IS. Secure your seats at WyIie
McCune's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
FOR RENT,

The Curtis House, Corner 4th Avenue
and 10th Street. three story building in
Streckfus Block Apply to
B. STRECKFUs & Son.
l2-26dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

The record of the Probate Court con.
tains the following:
Estate of Thomas Gibson. deceased.
Will admitted to probate and ordered re-
corded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
DIED.

CoOK.-On Wednesday. nec o.. "a,
residence IN Rock Island after an a. ms
'ohn s-Coek, aged 81 years and Is av s"o
Funeral on Saturday morning at 10 o,clocl, sro,a
the residence, Third avenue. Ca from
Eeia-lFes and friends invited to attend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
Free Lunch.

j. S, McDonough of the st. James
Hotel. Saloon, Davenport, will serve q
grand lunch New Years from a. NJ, and
continue during the day and evening. AL
are cordially invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT is ''soarna"
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently:
Sold by G.. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

Moffat's Life Pills, Pages Climax Salve.
and Moffat's Phoenix Bitters. form a COM
plete Family Medicine Chest. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. g. Mills mammoth dry goods
-em porium. IF
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IL MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. n. % below zero 12P.A,26s above zero
a Il. 20S +" 3 P. II. so -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

For SALE.-A valuable piece of land,
about acres, on the bluff, suitable for
residence or vineyard. For particulars
enquire at this office. 12s2d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

a positive benefit to young children and
infants" is the popular verdict for Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrup. Sold everywhere at
25 cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

On and after January LIST. Pullman
sleepers will be run on the G. b. u O.,
Railroad between Rock Island and st.
Louis. 3l-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable aud distressing itching.
particularly at night after getting warm 10
bed. No humbug as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for SO cents. RossMAS & Nc
KINsTRY. Hudson, N. 7. Prop. w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
CoMMe4 CoIDs.-Eyery Que is BRA,

CoMMe1s CoIDs.-Every one is practiS
calIy familiar with common colds. The
chiilDeSs and shiyering the dullness aad
is t sa sonsnsss Of the threat. gsln
would recon % end ID finely nee of 1ssfsuogqpse
Porter's Curative Cough .Ba1saps. A
safe, reliable. and pleasant remedy. Full
directions on each bottle. Small bottles
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

Very much of human misery and distress
is caused by sickness. The true method IS
to prevent sickness. which can be safely
aud cheaply accomplished by the use of
DIR. Bull & Baltimore Pills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
pILEs--1TcHING prr.rs

Positively CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles, Fistnla. Salt Rheum, add all disea-
SEES of the skin by the use of
ROSSMAU'S CUBE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
Read the ACCOMPLISHMENTS

OF DR.. McAffee, 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, 1879-12-31
LOCAL COLUMN.

EgIf you are afflicted go consult
DIR. BoNArARTE REYNOLDS,
or Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

c., r. l. & p. R. X. Ticket Office, No. Sc Clark ST.,
Chicago where friends ARE at liberty to call
and examine it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

The great remedial agent Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31
The Argus for 1880.

With the beginning of the new year
1880 THE ARGUS invites all who desire
live, newsy paper to subscribe. It is our
intention to make THE ARGUS a reliable
paper, sprightly, newsy and desirable for
The family, the merchant, the mechanic.
for all. That the local department may
be thoroughly worked, we have secured
the services, as local editor, of William
Donald, formerly of the Burlington Gowa)
Gazette, writer of experience, who
comes to Us highly recommended as a
gentleman and first class newspap per
man. He will enter on bis duties on j an
uary End, and We commend him to the
kind treatment ofopr friends, and ask for
lin cordial welcome TO the ranks Of the
profession In this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

st the Bsngston Sleek Clothing Rouse
Just received new invoice of boys
osereoats ard listers, which viii be sold
away down. Also the latest styles of
neck wear. and large quantity of silk
handkerohiefs, Tor holiday presents. can
be found at reasonable prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-31

Ha1ford Table Sauce. best
zealfaFx iu ua0
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

DIR. TAYLOR Of New York apparently holds
the opinion that mar is not given to drink
ing unless he takes whiskey by the goblet
full. If O'Leary had cried out at frequent
Intervals "Ho, menial! beaker of whiskey,"
the Doctor might have suspected that he was
addicted to the flowing bowl; but bottles of
champagne don't count,-in New York, ex-
cept in the bill
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

The Ne,u Era has already opened the fall
campaign, and begun the repetition of the
inaccurate and false statements the publica.
tion Of which made it notorious last year. 1t
gives pretended extract from the United
States Treasurer's report for 1866 which does
not appear in that or any other report by the
treasurer, and on this false assumption
builds up an argument to prove an enormous
contraction of the currency.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

FRENCH President Grevy has done won
derful thing. He has pardoned his friends,
the Communists. This is an act of clemency
unparalleled. 1t was Cosmo de Nedici vino
said, I'VE are told to forgive our enemies:
but 1 nowhere read that we should forgive
our friends"
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

GENERAL EWING says the Greenbackers
can only count on seven votes in the organi-
cation of the next House. They seem to
have gone into the men-in-buckram business.
By the way how stand our Greenback Con-
gressmen? Do they fight in the forlorn hope
of the Nationals or march in the ranks of the
Democratic majority? Are they following
Solon Chase's instructions to "smash both
the old partes'?
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15
THE PRESS
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH Is.

we do not read anonymous letters and communi,
estions. The name and address Of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munications that are not used.
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EVERY regular attache Of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certificate couptersigped by STANLEY T.
ruiien' Editor. All railway. steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon us BY demanding
credentials of every claiming TO represent our
Ournal.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

WHENEVER the hay he has put by for his
horse is stolen and the thief gets away the
Englishman believes anarchv has set in.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

The French Assembly has developed an
other streak of sound common.sense. The
Republic seems minded to 90 peaceful wav.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

TREASURER HAMILTON of the Dex,er
Bank appears rather fond of subjecting him
self to invidious comparisons.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

THE Duke of Connaught and wife do not
seem to be above accepting plated ware,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

THE MAINE STATE PRESS
Is published every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50 8
year, If paid in advance al $500 year
RATES OF ADvERTIsINe One inch Of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
81 50 per square, dali, first week: 10 cents per
ing every other dsy after frs, week. 50 cents
HAN square three Insertions Oh less 75 centa; one
week, Sl.O0; so cents per week after
SP PCIAL NOTICES, one third additional
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AuCTIoN
SALEs 50 90 per square per week; three insertions
or less S1.5O.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINR STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation in every part
OF the sta ;e for 81 90 per square or first Insertion
and 59 ce square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications TO
POR LAND PUBLISHING co.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Publshed every day SurdaYs exoepted) by tae
PORTLAND PUBLISHING GO
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

AT 1O9 EXCHANGE ST, PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Yea. To nail subscribers
Seven Dollars Year If paid in advance
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15
s. MUSIC 5 BOOKS

Contains large and well arranged collection of
SACRED and SECULAR songs for Temperance meet
ngs.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-15

Common Sense in Business is the tue o.
,rectical book for young men, aod one hkeiy 70
bs useful TO many older in business IL Is lrom
49,, oso If Mr.. Edwin I. Freedley; woo WRITES
.r,,h ,nnch plain sense, honesty aod good moral
"nsoo.s I'll, constsntly ewphas zes toe h'S'-
ee,I',rn,,rtance Of responsible, honorable snu
ts,r dealing, aud entorces his good couessi
,-;,b manv illustrations. Young msn enIerinst
~" 10 business will find much interest and prom
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

Americans cat more potatoes Than ahs Oh.
er nation on the earth;
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

and the tears rained over tbs fair checks IL
/ Claude wiped them away, ali,l dl,esrrd hef
once more to finish her task
!" Ny story isnearly told, Piiiiip. You saw
Claude, and YOU saw me move. Chiids
thrilled me with HIS hand, and viii, his Hrs
that pressed my brow and bis voice saying
Awake my beloved, and rejoice III ncW4
ness Of life Bride Of my soul, thoi, art mine
as am thine p
Il could have walked, then, But he saids
peace, be still and slumbcrcd do uof
remember anything more tfntfi' awoke in tic
arms of Claude, far away from my fathers
house and the place of my birth, and en-
treated Claude not to carry me back. SO.
much feared Mr.. CLIFTON and my fathers in.
fuence, and loved Claude too wen to desire
separation, and so we were married and
came to dear Italy, where You find us Philip.
But how did it happen, Philip and what did
they say when Disappeared" asked Berthe
innooently. ie $50 s.
( why I answered as tuthrully, dit was
three months after you were buried"
" Nay, nay interposed eaudey hastily,
clasping the terrified Bertha.
But she family said e
40 then was buried and you, Claude,
took me from the tomb p M
WE'LL WE'LL darling it has long since
passed, and you have no recollection Of it;
don't tremble now, as the danger is past p no
answered.
"No, l have no cause, beloved ana shall
never fear to die, so you are by me-
Bertha composed herself yet regarded
Claude with even more tenderness than be-
fore. IS SEQ
told her of my sad regret as stood before
her lifeless form.
!" Claude saved me, I" she murfnured, "this
boy is his love aud blessingf Tell my father
when you return, to come and look upon us
in orr homo Of joy
And how asked of Claude, did you
convey Bertha from the tomb in such utter
secrecy Z"
Love conquers all things y he said. d
had carriage in waiting and did everything
myself, SO there was none to reveal what Ber-
tina herself, when restored to consciousness,
SubEoh1cu IOV u ludho hHOWu anu Tie
utter seldshness of my joy left me no choice
aside from hers. She was mine, earned her
But for me, the tomb of her race would now
retain her ashes.'' 81 ~
"Thank Heaven, Claude, for your spirit
eyes y ! exclaimed as | clasped his hand.
:" May she be yours devotedly forever and ev-
er y
/" Amen r he answered ferventIy
1 cotid not persuade Bertha to visit again
the home of her father, but she consented to
my making known to him her resuscitatien
and marriage with her preserver, and had
the happiness of beholding their reunion at
no distant day.
Dead at the Altar /" is still preserved, as
a work Of art and warning to those who
hastily decide on organic diseases.
-. 49,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

The latest reports from South Africa indi-
cate that the death Of young Napoleor re-
suited from another of tho many military
blunders committed by tho English officers
since the Zulu war began. He was sent on q
dangerous expedition with an insufficient esi
cort, AID such escort as there was fled whea
the Prince was attacked, the survivors q gal.
looping two or three miles without stopping"
The Napoleon family have more reason thar
ever to hate the perfdo Albion that was the
conqueror and the jailer the head Of the
family. But the Frenchmeu who care 10th
ing for Napoleonism will sec a kiud Of poesic
justice id the sacrifice Of the young man who
was fighting under the flag Of the old enemy
Of France.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

A soldier wrote to Chicago peneiou la's-
yer whether man who had 6eeh kicked by a
mule in the service could secure pension.
The lawyer replied that if the mule was FEEL
ing we'll and had fair chance lie didn't think
he could:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

Two small but benevolent hfiuts IN tho
park" OH, dear, my beetles only dot five
legs r. q Break ahozer one OF, johnny, SOS
he won't be lame.''
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

A SoFT ANswER.--"C auseur" in Boston
Transcript GA soft answer turneth away
wrath, and so sometimes does good-natur-
ed millery. Some people, be it known, az
ways wake up in good humor, some in bad
humor and some in " middling humor.--
Causenr has a neighbor who is blessed with a
daughter and a son, the latter some years the
younger, little fellow who often says bright
thing without knowing 1t. The other day
bis sister had been enjoying an afternoon nap,
and woke up just as supper was ready. She
came to the table, and having occasion to re-
prove her brother for some breach Of table ct
iquette--older sisters are great sticklers for
etiquette--spoke rather more harshly than
the occasion warranted. Instead of resenting
the rcproof, the boy looked up and said sym
pathetically. % Been asleep, haven't you"
Yes" answered the sister. +" Thought SOL
continued he, 81 often feel that way when /
wake up" That boy has learned to round
the corners " already he'll find it a useful
accomplishment when he begins his batle
with the world.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09

A woman is fevet too busy to step into Til
hext door to see how a new carpet looks:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-07-09
POETRY
SoNG.

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Stay, sweet day, for thou art fair,
Fair, and full, andeahn; 4EaH
Crowned through all thy golden hours,
With Loves freshest. purest flowers,
Strong in Faiths mistaken powers, # fi4
Rich in Hopes brigh. balm.
Stay, what chance and change may wait.
As you glide away,
Now Is all so glad and bright,
Tow We breathe In sure delight!
Now we smile in Fates despite. -4f
Stay, with us, sweet day.
All she cannot, may not stop;
All things must decay;
So with head, and heart, and will,
Take the joy that fingers STILL
Takethe pause In strife and III, ts
Prize the passing day.
Al HE Year Round.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

A Lewistown (Me.) woman named
Woods has nineteen children. The
woods seem to be full of them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

For debility, loss of memory, indis-
position to exertion or business,
shOrtness of breath, troubled with
thoughts ofdisease, dimncss division,
pain in the back, chest, and head,
rush of blood to the head, pale coun-
tenance and dry skin.
If these symptoms are allowed to
go on, very frequently epileptic fits
and consumption follow. Vixen the
constitution becomes affected it re-
quires the aid of an invigorating med
icine to strengthen and tone up the
systcm-which
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

The sudden paleness which some
times oyerspreads ayoung mans face
in church may be caused by quick
ened conscience, but the chances are
that he has swallowed some tobacco
Juice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
Stray. Specific Medicine.
Employment for a few Statesmen to Travel
in This State.

Employment for a few Statesmen to Travel
in This State.
The Ohio scale Works of l2J Central Avenue,
Cincinnati, o.. being DESTROYS of cblargiug their
business, have decided To employ n number of
Statesmen to travel and sell their standard scales
to dealers. and Mt the same time while selling to
the trade, appoint II good CHnrHs~cr III every
county they visit, to sell their Universal FANNY
scale on commission. This scale sold faster lhst
year than they could he manufactured, but the
firm are now pre- pared To meet all demands with
"A superior scale. We have no room 10 give an
elaborate description OF the scales manufactured
by them, but We would advise every one who
needs employment to write at once for their IL
Illustrated catalogue and price list, amt naming
the lowest salary expected Tor one years scrvi-
cPS.
Their illustrated catalogue contains the most
complete line of scales II. the market, from
the large X. X. Track Scale of 80 tons to The
most delicate druggist scale.
This county Is still open for an agent to sell
the Family Scale on commission. lat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04
VEGETTNE. "

Says a Boston physician. 'has no equal as
wonderful cures after all other remedies
had failed, l visited the laboratory, and
convinced myself of Its genuine merit. 1t
Is prepared from barks, roots and herbs,
each of which is highly effective, and they
are compounded in such a manner as to
produce astonishing results"
VEGETINE
Is the Great Blood Purifier.
VEGETINE
VIII eyre the worst case Of S~crofula.
VEGETINE
Is recommended by physicians and apoth-
ecaries.
VEGETINE
Has effected some marvellous cures in cases
of Cancer.
NEGETINE
Cures the worst cases of Canker.
VEGETINE
Meets with wonderful success in mercurial
diseases.
VEGETINE
Will eradicate Salt Rheum from the sys-
TEN.
NEGET1NE
Removes Pimples and Humors frola the
face
NEGETINE
Cures constipation and regulates bowels.
VEGETINE
Is a valuable remedy for headache.
VEGETINE
Will cure dyspepsia.
NEGETINE
the entire system to a healthy
condition.
NEGETINE
Removes the cause of dizziness.
NEGETINE
X e )eyes faintness at the stomach.
VEGETINE
pain in the back.
VEGETINE
Etfectually cures kidney cor
plant.
Is effective in its line
~ure OF female weakness,
T, .h,. NEGETINE
great remedy for general debility.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-09-04

They were soon to be married. He
had vague ideas of house furnishing,
and he asked her what kind of a r
pets he should get for the parlor.
She answered administer" And
he warmly protested that it was none
of the minister's business.