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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

In making the assertion that Pozzoni' S
medicated complexion powder is entirely
free from injurious or deadly poisons, We
do in upon the authority OF thorough
chemical analysis. 1t is one of the oldest
face powders 10 the American market. and
is used in the families of some of our most
prominent medical men, who have person
ally acknowledged to the proprietor thai
they not only consider it harmless, but
esteemed it highly beneficial in every re-
spect, not only for the use of ladies and
children but for the lord of creation him.
self. Sold BY all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
The U. 5. Signal Service.

Gradually the wild and ungovernable
forces of nature are, through science. made
of use TO man. Following in the wake of
the Ingenious inventions for the use Of
steam and electricity, comes the organiza-
ton OF the u. S. Signal Service Is it
net wonderful that system could be crigi
mated aud perfected whereby an operator
can accurately perdict the weather of
distant locality? And yet experience
proves our storm Signals" to be reliable
Equally great are the advances made 10
the science of medicine. Step by step,
uncertainties and doubts have yielded to
absolute certainty The discoveries of
Harvey and Jumer have been succeeded
by the Golden Medical Discovery of DR..
r. V. Pierce. No longer need people
despair because some physician has pro
nounced the lungs uusound. Hundreds
of testimonials are on file in the office of
DR.. Pierce from those who had abandon
ed all hope, and had been given up to die
by physicians and friends. Incipient con-
sumption, bronchitis, and scrofulous
tumors, speedily, surely, and permanently,
yield to the healing influences of the Dis
eoVery. If the bowels be eonstipated, use
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
For full particulars. see Pierces Memo
randum Book, given away by all drug
gistS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Personal.

VIM. 7. Babccck, ir., Of Carton, is in
the city.
w. II. WEIGH, Esq Of the Dss Moines
Leader, was in the city 10 day.
John A. Liphardt, one of the reliable
farmers of Hillsdale, was in the city to-
day.
Mr.. n S. Ketchum, OF the firm of
Ketchum g. johnson, dealers in AgricuI-
tural Implements, at Marahalltown, Iowa
is in the city.
MIR. G. r. Reifsnider, business manager
Of the St. Louis Journal Of Commerce, paid
our Office visit this morning. Mr.. f. is
here in the interest of his paper.
Chas. W. McGoverD, of Orion, came il
on the .one o'clock train to-day, en- route
for Clinton, Iowa, where he contemplates
engaging in the clothing business.
The Clifford Dramatic Company, said to
be one of the beststroupes on the road,
have engaged board for week at the Rock
Island House. They will give four enter
tainments in Darts Hall, commencing on
Monday evening.
Frank /, Jarvis, formerly connected with
the Democrat, and at one time editor and
proprietor of the True Radical of Daven-
port, one of the bodest opponents of per-
sonal liberty, is now superintendent of the
Art School in the Academy of Design, Of
Chicago. Frank is enc of the few versatile
writer's and ready speakers in the country.
His great forte is art matters, and in his
present position he has the ability to
achieve success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
The Victim

of youthful indulgence. successes. &c.
he who is now suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness, losses, de.
posits. sediments, irritation, dyspepsia.
nervousness. dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania He who is i'll pre-
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief and cure by using
Wells Health Remover :" It is espec|
tally designed for just these cases and
or those who are older. and are lacking
IN animal vitality and vigo2. 1t enables
the system to recuperate rapidly and
supply the drain thereon, Don't fail tc
try it. Sold by druggists at $1.0O. OF
sent by express on receipt of price,
Advice free. See circular with bot.
ties. Adde'S E. s. Wells, So Barclay
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Tho Coat Thief,

Anderson, the coat thief, who was bound
over to the County Court, will be called for
trial at O'Clock this afternoon. An AR.
GUS reporter interviewed Judge Adams,
aud asked what his decision in the case
would be. urging, as his reason for the
question. that bis honor knew all that Mr..
Parmenter would say, as lie used stereo-
typed phraseology, and be 1.-THE judge
might have made up bis mind on the sub
ject.
Judge Adams replied that, while he
knew all that Prosecuting Attorney Par
menter would say on the subject, be
thought he would Dot make up his mind
about the sentence until he had listened to
the other side With this Information the
reporter was fam to be content, as we 90
to press before the case is called.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
The Moline Paper Company

On Saturday Feb. ! the directors of the
Moline Paper Co. met and elected s. W.
Wheelock, president, and Everett Vince
lock. secretary and treasurer; the last
named takes the place of &c. Starr. The
newly elected secretary is man Of fine
business qualifications, good accountant,
and popular with all classes The change
is undoubtedly wise one on the part Of
the company ,aUd will 10 doubt add largely
to the excellent reputation it now enjoys.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

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 stringepcy of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, aud By leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggag
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes alter the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense We adYise you to give the
Grand Union a trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
PRE- OF COST,

DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis. Hay Fever, etc., is given away
in trial bottles free Of cost to the afflicted.
If you have a severe cough, cold, difficulty
of breathing, hoarseness or any affection
of the throat or lungs, by all means give
this wonderful remedy a trial. As you
value your existence you can not afford to
let this opportunity pass. We could not
afford and would not give this remedy
away unless we knew it would accomplish
what we claim for it. Thousands of hope
less cases have already been completely
cured by it. There is no medicine in the
word that will cure one-half the cases that
DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY will cure.
For sale by q. Speidel. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Palate and Stomach.

Ii you would have your biscuits, rolls,
corubread, cake-in short, all articles pre-
pared from -four, thoroughly enjoy able and
digestible, use DooLEY's YEAST POWDER,
which is not only free from adulteration,
but wholesome, and makes food very
nutritious. The Baking Powder is used
By the most eminent chemists and phys
icians. Buy it only in cans, never loose or
in bulk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Crime in the Great City.

A somewhat novel senation in the Grim
inal liae was occasioned in New York city
on Thursday night by the discovery of a
new born babe on the front doorstep of a
house On East sixteenth street. Persons
who happened to be abroad between and
9 clock observed two men aud two wo-
men stop suddenly in front of house,
ole Of them seeming to be afflicted with a
severe attack OF illness. Helping their fe-
male companions to the top Of steps, the
two men hurried off, and returned in few
moments with cab. Meanwhile the in-
valid had given BIRTH to a child, but her
heartless attendants dragged her away
from it and pushed her into the carriage.
One of the men jumped in behind her,
while the other man ard woman walked
off toward third avenue All this time the
baked and unwashed infant lay on the cold,
hard stone; but soon its pitious cries at
tTacted the attention of an old colored wo-
man living next door, who carried the lit
tie sufferer into her house and sent for the
police. Then the Wretched outcast was
transported TO Bellevue hospital Through
the fundamentally of the cab driver,
the miserable father and mother were
traced and arrested, the former pretending
that he had forced his paramount to abon
don their iIlegitimate offspring in the belief
that 1t was dead He was locked in cell
while the woman was taken to the Emer.
gency hospital, where her child is being
cared for, to remain until able to appear
iu court. The wait is vigorous bit of hu
mauity, and wears heavy crop Of darl
brown hair Her father acknowledge
that lie is married man, but refuses Il
give his wife's address.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

We hear that there is to be change of
teachers 10 the Central school; Miss RE
Parker supercedIng Miss Ferguson. who
has resigned Cause not stated, Moline
Dispatch.
This Item, SO far as The ARGUS can
learn, Is incorrect, and probably originated
in the vivid imagination OF the editor OF
the Dispatch. Miss Ferguson, is one of
tie best teachers Moline eyer had. is care
full and competent, aud her resignation or
removal would be source of regret to
everyone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
THE HISTORY OF C1PHERs.
Part LIST, Volume i.

Three thousand pages have thus far
been written by the Potter committee. 1t
has cost about SIS per page. what
grand book it will be to hand down to our
children to show them the virtues OF the
fathers. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Let's see-how will it read, John
Wing, sometimes known as Postmaster
General Tyner, am wholesale dealer IN
Indian Agents. and retail Earlies and Ger
tains.
Very good.
|, Thomas j. Brady, am an officer OF
the United States Civil service, known
as Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, and am employed to steal
dispatches from the safes of the Post
Office department, when such dispatches
nave been placed there for security.
Very good.
|, Whitelaw Reid. by profession am the
editor of Republican newspaper, known
as the New York Tribune, and by occupa
ton am receiver of stolen goods, When
can find no stolen goods, spend my tim'
concocting lies abo ut the leading men o
the Democratic party.
VERY GOOD.
1, Zachariah Chandler, sometimes
known as Whiskey Zach am the Secretar,
of the Interior Department of the United
States, and am employed for the expires
purpose Of furnishing Indian agents t.
wholesale dealers, with which they ma,
purchase votes in Indiana. Also, in
small way, deal 10 Earlies and Certains
VERY GOOD.
| End of Part First, Volume /.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Justices Court--Bstore Justice Hay
den

VIM. Baggo and Anderson Bagge, Of
Coal Town, were this morning brought be-
fore Justice Hayden, and they demanded
a change of venue. The justice continued
the case until tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock, at which time the change will be
given. There are four charges in all, two
for malicious mischief, one for assault and
battery and Que for failure to keep the
peace; the last will demand that the
brothers furnish bail. A full account of
the case will be found in THE ARGUS of
yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

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
(trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & Co.
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. y. Box
1902, New Work City. Sold by ell Drug
gists. so cents a Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
EOgs and Bnps.

Stagnant pools and swamp generate miasm which
produces b lionsness aching of the joints.and chis
anu fever, and the gre wonder among men has
has been, that no permanent and certain remedy
has been found until the recent introduction Of DAVIS
Ague Tonic. 1t instantly cures the most trouble
some case of chllls after all other remedies have
failed. It's plt asantness freedom from II sym.
toms render it gu te tavorite for children an te-
males W arnot retain Qul inc. Another advan-
tAge is that you not required to take any other
me- 1clnc because Days Ague ionic acts thorough
ly upon the secretion-toues and builds up the
weak and feeble, enabling them to throw of the
disease and to recuperate
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

There is one man in the state that
forgoes pleasures for business. That man
is editor Shaw of the Dixon Telegraph.
He is one of our Canal Commissioners,
and the Sterling Gazette in looking over
the biennial report of State Auditor Thorn
as B. Needles, finds that MIR. Shaw has
drawn S. per day for every day IN the
year Of course Mr.. Shaw worked every
day as represented, or the state would not
be asked to foot the bill. 1t is seldom you
find such self sacrificing, accomplishing
patriot as this.-Ogle County Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Notice.

Rock ISLAND, Ill, Feb. 1st, 1879.
THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
Vites sealed bids for lighting e4tinguishiag and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirty.
four street lamps. more or lese with lights other
than by Coal Gas. Bids VIII be received
until the 3rd day Of March, 1879 at the City erk
ONCE All bids viii be opened aud read in open
council at the regular meeting of the council to be
held on said third day of March, 1879. And the
City Council will reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
JNO. L REED,
City Clerk.
All ciiypapers will please publish until the 3rd
day OF March. 1879
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
CupduranQo

There is no remedy that equals Mcguire 8
Cundurango for all diseases that arise from
a disordered liver. 1t is a sure cure for
nine-tenths Of the complaints SO common
in this locality. 1t contains no POISONOUS
drugs, bears no banetul effects. Is pleasant
in its operations, and whatlis better, cares.
Try il.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
HabituaI Constitution.

Drastic purgativcs fail to re ieve this troublesome
comp Amt, which no affcts thousands of males
and females throughout tue country. trong med
iclnes do IN re harm tan good, and OILY tend to
weaken the tone of the bowels and paralyze their
&C lon. Mild rel edies only will cure it, and for
this purpose nothing equals Bailey's Saline Aper-
lent Its pleasant and cooliug purgative for the
reilef of constipation, bilousness, eItk headache.
acid stomach, heartburn, dyspepsia, etc Ii sells
for so cents per bottle, AID no family should be
without II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

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, 1879-02-06

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

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
assortmen. is all broken up. 6df
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

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 L Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretlons 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 missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. josiah
T. INMAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
English Female Bitters.

his Is now conceded to be the only female regu-
lator and uterine tonic il the United States Ply
sicans all over the country who know OF its many
c.res have no hesitanCy in giving it hearty re-
commentator. DIR + /. Sim, Of Memphis, / 7. G
Thompson, of n O.. DR.. Alexander, OF Austin, Tex
aud the druggists throu- bout the Soutn can be
referred to For the speedy cure of monthly fe-
male troubles affecting married or single ladies
for leucorrhoea, liberation, prolapsns, hysteria
amp all aimilar diseases i has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth aud 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
"a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Rucklen,s Arnina salvn

The BEST sALvE in the world for CUTE,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped 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 rs Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
ALL TAXES FOE 1873

Are now due. Please call at room No. s.,
Masonic Temple, over Rock Island Nation
al bank, and settle, and oblige the under
signed. Office hours s a. m. to - M; / to
5, and 6 to 8 p. m.
d&w Nj. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Colds produce coughs, coughs produce
Bronchial affections: Bronchial affections
often result in consumption. Reader, you
can best stop this by using Devines' Com
pound Pitch Lozenge. Call for it where
YOU trade. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
RAILWAYS REMEDIES.
R. r. "a.
Strong Testimony from Hon. George Starr
as to the Power of Railways Ready Re-
lief in case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No oUAU Nvss PLACE.

No. VAN NESS PLACE, view AoI n.
DIR. RAILWAY: With me, your Relief has WORKED
wonders. For the last three years have mad ire
quent and severe attacks Of scstica, sometlmes e4
tending from the lumbar regions 10 my Snkles' an"
ct times In both lower limbs. ,.,,
During the time have been afflicted nave trleu
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and FOOLS hoping TO find relief, but all proved 10 DC
failures. ,-,,-.,
/ have tried various kinds OF baths manipulations
outward applications OF liniments, too numerous
TO mention, and prescriptions OF the most eminent
physicians, all OF which failed to give me relief
Last September, a. the urgent request of friend
(who had been afflicted as myself. was induced 70
try your remedy. / was then suffering ieariully
with one OF my old turns To my surprise and de-
light the first application gave me ease, after pa
thing and rubbing the parts affected leaving inc
limb in a warm glow, created by the Relief: In a
short time the pain passed entirely away althaugh
1 have slight periodical attacks approaching
change Of weather. / know now how TO care my
self and feel quite master Of the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend | never
travel without bottle in my valse.
Yours Truly, GEO SIAhh'
RHEUMATISM,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
End of Part First, Volume /.

Although many parties are endeavoring
to push other similar remedies into the
market by spicy advertisements, DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup takes the lead, and the Drug
eists are selling more than ever before.
Price Is cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
The waatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dioated by thermometer:
TAN. SOC above zero 19P.H S7e above zerc
ga NJ. see -" 3 P. n. 40S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

QUERY: why viii men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marhurg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" 1-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
ss CENTS

viii buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at Nj. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
Emporium. tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
Bids Opened.

The bids for the erection Of the Bap-
lists parsonage, donated to the church by
Mrs. Bower. were as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at M,
q. Mills, dry goods. emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Read the Advertisements

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, 1879-02-06

No one can develop the grace Of meek
ness by listening to crying baby. Stop
it's fretfulness by curing the Collie with
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Legal Blanks, ofan kinds for sale at
The ARGUS 0FFT0E
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-06

Chew Jackson'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, 1879-02-06
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental cVer.Work,
intersections or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
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 walls
and $40 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, n y.