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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
Eenefactors,

When board of eminent physicians and
chemists announced the discovery that by
combining some well known valuable rem
edies, the most wonderful medicine was
which would cure such a wide
range Of diseases that most all other rem
edies could de dispensed with, many were
put proof OF its merits by actual
trial has dispelled all doubt, aud to-day
the discoveries of that great medicine, Hop
Bitters, are honored and blessed by all as
henafactnrs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
INDEXICkL SILVER SOAP.

For Cleaning and Polishing Silver and Plated
Ware, Window Glass, Mirrors, Marble, Paint, &c.
This is the most convenient and effective prepara-
ton for these purposes ever offered to the public.
1t may be used even by inexperienced help with
entire safety 1t contains nothing that can posi-
bly, injure the finest plate or jewelry Many of our
largest manufacturers and importers of Silver and
Plated Ware have used this Soap, and have given
1t their unqualified approval.
CAUTION.-The original and only genuine silver
Soap is known otherwise as the INDEXICAL Sill
YER SOAP, and is the only proper thing TO use for
cleaning Silver, Electro-Plated Goods. Marble,
Jewelry, Statuary, fine House Paint etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18

1t is not the quantity eaten that gives
strength. life, blood and health. 1t is the
thorough digestion of the food taken, let it
be much or little. Therefore. co not
stimulate up the stomach 10 crave food,
but rather assist digestion after eating, by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
Mi6dle-Aced Men.

There are many of tn age of thirty or forty years
ohio are troubled with too frequent excavations Of
S SI ~, burning sensation, and weakening the sys
, ,. in manner that the patient cannot account
J., on examining the urinary deposits, a ropy
lUl',Trnt will often be found, and sometimes small
a.rlee OF albumen will appear, or the color will
EaTs min or milkish hue, again changing to a
g ", and torpid appearance. There are many men
,yb6 die Of this difficulty, Ignorant OF the cause,
NIf,b il the second stage OF seminal weakness
W. Nc tfee will guarantee perfect cure in all
.- N rg-cs and healthy restoration Of the genito-
urinary organs.
OFFICE HOURS-s to !, . to G,Tto3.
,rr.fters promptly answered. and correspond
.,, confidential. Address Lock Box eco, Daven-
or-,. Iowa,
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mr., McAFFEE,

ormanently located at 81 Perry Street, DAVEN
ttpT IOWA where he has been for eight years.
Uh IN noctor has practiced medicine twenty years,
,,l a regular graduate Of British and American
nsdtuuons HIS treatment Is lnYprisoIe at.ende
W. treatment may rest assured OF recovering
unU beneat guaranteed by science, skill and
o.,,n1rehensiye experience
oHIipPWyAIE COMPLAINTS. In this department
,andicine the Doctor is prepared to treat in the
o. OF scientific manner. He earnestly solicits the
Attention Of the afflicted to this notce feeling per
y,ana33v relief Then do not delay, as a complaint
ssRRicb il durable to-day may become incurable in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
GIANT TOILET SOAPS.

HONEY, PINK BATH, OATMEAL,
GLYcRRINE, BEE BATH, ELDER FLOWER
The Giants are half pounds of the finest quality
boiled and perfumed pure Soap, and are the cheap
est Toilet Soaps to be obtained anywhere. Made
only by ROBINSON BROS. s. CO.,
Winthrop Square, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
Young Men

,o ore suffering from ths effects Of youthful fol-
"" ~ iudiscretions, should avail themselves OF
M the greatest boon ever laid at the alter Of suf-
nm, l.s humanity nr. McAhee will guarantee to
st,it one Hundred Dollars for every case OF semi
I weakness or private disease of any kind or
llbararter which he undertakes and fails to cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18

EVERYBODY uEEDS IT!
DR.. WHITES
DEANDE'LION
THE GREAT LIVER COR
RECTOR, BLOOD PURI-
FER AND TONIC.

The BEST REMEDY inithe World forBiliousness
or Liver Complaint.
It will CURE Dyspepsia when all other remedies
fail.
1t CURES Constipation by acting apon the Liver
and producing O flow Of bile, which Is natures own
cathartic.
1t will RELIEVE and CURE Rheumatism in less
time than any other known remedy.
tits a certain specific for AGuE or CHILLs,
many cases have been cured by u single dose taken
during the time OF the chill
1t is the best BLOOD PUJFIERtin use, thor
Oughly cleansing the system OF all Impurities,
whether of scrofulOus or other origin
It is especially adapted for females removing
pimples and sallOwness from the skin, and produc-
ing a beautiful, clear complexion.
1t is the best remedy tor all diseases of the Kid
neys and Urinary Organs.
tits composed of Dandeion in combination with
other roots barks and herbs and contains no Qui-
nine, Aloes. Arsenic, Mercury, nor any mineral
substance whatever.
It is entirely harmless and pleasant to take.
It costs you nothing If 1t does not perform all
that is claimed for II, as every bottle Is warranted
OF give satisfaction, or money will be refunded.
The following testimonials speak for themselves:
INDIANAPOLIS. July 8, 1876.
| Dr. A r. White--Dear Sir can heartily recon-
mend your Dandelion Alternative having suffered tor
years from diseases of the liver and Kidneys and at
times the pain in my bach and over the region OF
| the kidneys, was almost unbCarable. few doses
OF your medicine entirely relieved me, ana be-
ieye that by continuinE ifs use short time, shall
be permanently cured. 1t is pleasant 10 take, and
its effects also decidedly pleasant. Yours re-
J.IH. JUNBIN.
CHEBoYGAE, Mich, March ~, 1877:
Dr. 4 r Whte--DCur Sir: Mr.. FAIR, druggist
Of this place recommended me to use your Dande-
lion Alternative for Liver Complaint and Constipa-
ton, but bavlng used so much medicine and OBJ
I tanned relief, would not try 1t. He told me-
that if IL did not operate as represented lie wOuo
refund The money. With this understanding
J took bottle, and it has done me more good thai
all the doctors prescriptions and other medicines
' that have ever taken. .
I Very respectfully GEO. ROBlNsON.
= LYNN, IND, April II, 1877.
DIR. A. r. White-DeAr Sir: have bought thre'
bottles of your Dandelion Alternative for smy vile
: and it has done her more good than anything sh'
: mend,i TO all who suffer from Liver trouble
ii Yours truly VIM. BOON.
INDIANAPOLIs,J nne 30, 1877.
. DIR. A. Il. White-Dear Sir: Some time ago l Wa
e attacked with ChIls and after using various rene
dies, including quinine, without relief FINAL.
gave Your Dandelion Il trial. few doses of which
entirely cured me, and have not had Chill since
now keep ii Oh hand all the time using II 70
biliousness, and Gud 1t the best remedy have eve
used. z
7 Yours truly, OSCAR I. HOOVER.
PREPARED BY
u Or. A. r. WHITE & co.
1872 W. washington St., INDIANAPOLIS IND
Wsold by G. Speidel; ,,v1-..,;sts in Re,
NahnHh VT a
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CON- STUMP TION
A new and efficient
. treatment is W
AZ offered, and most
z gratifying and sur
prising results are
daily Witnessed.
PHILLIPS
Palatable
ICOd Liver
III OIL

Combined with PHOsPHO-NUTRITYNE
s.nat'uc presentation Of soluble wheat phOs-
'a. exactly rs they exist naturally in the Erain
t. nre needed for perfect health in the Human
Sr.. IN
.a.- Cod Liver OH Is cor cruyL 10 be t6c Con
sur.gr most valuable assistant
E.n. Many patients cannot bear tn ord iuary
God Liver Oh on account Of scusit.vcuess OF the
stomach.
faar3 -PhiIltrs' Cod l. yer OH IS the purcst
bland Norwegian variety, and is selected for lie
uDusus, medicinal efficacy.
Fari-PhilhPs' Oil aud Ph ospho-Nutritine com
BIN "a is real palatGbe. and Is relished and easily
retained by the most delicate.
Tao. This combination with PhosUho -Nutri-
Nuu iuparts TO the COO Liver Oh curative and re
stu'a.gu property and power which seem mystic
r1ls 01t which are in rCqlity purely scientific.
These Five Facts suggest the reasons why Phil
.Ns Paiatable God Liver Oil Combined with PhOs-
ph0-Nutrituc effects suCh invariably happy re-
suits .u consumption, EmaCiatOn. Wasting, ScrOf-
Ha. tl" Ents, ana Weaknesses and Diseases Of the
Lungs; also, for Nursing Mothers.
Free from any nauscous tassc or smell, miscible
10 water, perfectly assuilable, and containing
remedial properties never before attained in med
icuc this preparation Is submitted with confidence
20 patients and Dhyscj"ns. Price 81 per bottle; 6
bottles for s.
Physicians are invited to send fo- explanatory
circular to c. II. Phillips, Manufacturing Chemist,
llatt Street, New York,
For sale by all Druggists.
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1t instantly frees the Nasal Passages of foul mu-
cous accumulations, restores the senses of taste
and SMELL leaving the Head deodorized, clear and
open, the Breath sweet, and every sense in CRATE
ful and soothed condition.
Price, with Improved Inhaler, Treatise and d.
reetlons, $l.OO. Sold by all druggists throughout
the United States and Canadas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
4 WONDERFUL CURE
Of Catarrh and Sympathetic
Affections.

After using the first bottle began to improve
rapidly. The first dose seemed to clear NV head
as had not known it to be for years 1t seemed
gradually to arrest the discharges. 1t stopped my
cough In three days By using it as gargle /
soonsreduced the Inflammation and swelling Of nv
Lonslls, so That they soon ceased 10 trouble me-
The soreness across my chest disappeared the
ouzzing noises in my head ceased, my senses of
hearing and of seeing were completely restored
ana every symptom of disease that kad reduced me
70 the verge OF the grave disappeared by the use
OF SANDFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRu.
GEO. +. DINSMORE,
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MEDICAL.
JUDGE NOT

mast experience with travelling quacks, but cok
sult the located Physician, the cele-
brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R.


Palace Cars is a SMOKING SALOON where
you can enjoy your Havana all hours of the daY
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi and,
Missouri rivers at all points crossed byhs line and
transfers are avoided 1T Council BLUFFS, Leaven-
worth and Atchison, connections being made in
Union dcpots
THE PRINCIPAL. R. r. CONNECTIONS OF THIS
GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS
AtCHICAGo, with all diverging lines for the East
and South.
Southern and PittsburR Fl Wayne Il Chicago r. RdS
At WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, with PlttShurg, CIn-
cinnati & st. Louis II. X.
ALA SALE, with Illinois Central r. II.
Ill Midland and T., p. & w. Railroads.
At ROCK ISLAND, with We Jtern Union II, X. and
Rock Island Il Peoria Railroads.
At DAVENPORT, with the Davenport North
At WEST LIBERTY, with the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids Il Northern II. r.
AtGRINNELI. with Central r. r. of Iowa
At DIES MONIES, with ID. III. q Ft. Dodge r. X.
At COUNCIL BLUES with Union Pacific Il. X.
At OMAHA. with II. & Mo. II. r. r. lin Neb)
Rapids * Northern r.. r.
At OTTUMwA, with Central r. r. of iowa; ST.
Louis, Kan. City Northern and C.. B. i Q. r. Rds-
At KEoKUK, with Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw;
Wabash, and st. Louis, Keokuk l. NV. K Kos.
At BEVERLY, with Kan. City, st. j. l. {. Il. X X
At ATCHISON, with Atehison, Topeka & santa re;
Atchison Y Neb and Cen Br. Union i'aclnc X tds
At LEAVENwoRTH, with Is. Z. ana L. Gen. IL isds
GIsKA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL BLUFFS,
sreat Rock island IEoute,'' are sold by an
ada
onae ticket office, address,
e. ST. JOHN.
Gen'l Tiki. and Pass'gr ACT.
Chicago. IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-18

LYNN, IND, ApTII IT, IoIt'
DIR. A. II. White--Dear Sir: have bought three
and it has done her more good than anything che
has ever taken before | can checrfully recon-
mend, to all who suffer from Liver trouble
Yours truly, VIM. BOON.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-08-13
roAsrs OF THE EVENING.

Tho following toasts and responses were then
given:
1.-The Pioneer Editors-where are they?'
Response by Col. E. A. Calkins, of the Milwsu.
kee Sunday Telegraph. and formerly of the
st. Paul Pioneer. f
sThe Newspaper Press. = !" Response by James
8. Mills. of the Hastinga New Era.
Our Wheat Felda-May they give us an
abundance Of bread and butter" wss tho toast
next in order, and Miss May Mewson respond
ed.
The st. Paul & Sioux City Railrordv' Re-
sponse by Henry A. Castle, of the st. Paul Dis
patch.
THE Press az an educator" Response by
g. 8. Taylor, of the Saltwater Messenger. y
''Ihe st. Paul 4 duluth Railroad, and Min
nesota' 9. only lake psrt." Response by r. o..
Mitchell, Of the Duluth Tribune. r..,
sThe Country Editor" Response by B. p.
Crawford, of the Elk RIVER News. 7 '.5E {
The Ladies." Response by Henry Hiuds,
of the Snakopee Argus.
1.-The Metropolitan-a name which our hosts
Messra. Belote & Linsley, worthily} sustain
Response by J. W. Emery, of the Farm
ington Press.
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81. il. = l. IL
YELLOW FEVER,

Eighteen new cases Of yellow fever
we're reported in Memphis, August5 40 Of
them colored) and deaths. The fever is
points and greater mortality can be aniicipa-
ted At meeting Of the committee of safety
on the afternoon of August s. it was resolved
that rations and medical aid he supplied to all
camps and SOCIETIES alike, provided that all
moneys and contributions received by said
camps or societies be turned over to the safety
committee. The city remains remarkably
quiet and dull. fs.,.. ... '.,r,f, S.. -.
Little Rock, Ark, is perfectlng strin-
gent quarantine measures. No new cases of
yellow fever have been reported in New Or
leans for six days. The city is free from the
fever, and physicians say the fever has run its
course for the present summer.
At Memphis, August 7, for the "a
hours ending at 6 p. m. % new cases of vel
low fever were reported. This is marked
increase and plainly indicates that the fever is
rapidly spreading. At st. Louis there are five
yellow fever patients in the hospital New
Orleans is reported free from yellow fever
or any contagious disease, and quarantine
doaiueC1Iue CiCy luS Deen feMOVcC.s III .FE, :. p
At Memphis, August s, there were %
new cases OF yellow fever, s white and Ii col
ored, and s deaths were reported. The disesst
is now declared epidemic, and the absentecs
arc forbidden to return. The Howard associa
ton have placed 80 additional nurses on duty
Weather very chilly, damp and unfavorable tt
sick and well. An order Inns been issued for
bidding any person or persons to be landed
from any boat. This prohibition applies, to al
railroads leading iuto the city,. 9I@w ,4aa&
At Memphis August 10, there were IS
new cases OF yellow fever reported and 4
deaths. Total number of cases officially r,
ported to date $50, deaths co. In addition tt
these thereohave been about 90 cases and
deaths Of Memphis refugees in six miles out o
Memphis. At least 10000 persons have lef
the city, Of which $4,000 are located in camps
4, and miles from Memphis. The Howard as
ISOLATION have under their charge LAG sick; O
them 100 are white, 81 colored They hav,
la4 nurses on duty. At Wagervillc, Miss,
fatal case Of yellow fever occurred, producing
a good deal of cxcitmcnt
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MISCELLANEOUS.

The cholera is raging among the troops
returning to India from Afghaniston.
A break in the canal at Manchester,
n. H. causes the mills to stop and makes idle
about 10000 men.
The bullion witt drawn from the Bank
of England Aug. s. was e25,O0O. It was all for
the Uuited States.
On Saturday, August 8, steamers from
Now York to Europe took over |, 457 live cat
tic, besides all enormous amount of dressed
meat and 700 sheep.
The Montreal Banks have withstood the
late run upon them successfully, and con-
idencc is returned. Many depositors are re-
turning their money. -. 49,.
A New York telegrm Of Aug. 9, says,
with in about two weeks the city banks have
paid into the sub treasury the enormous sum
Of s55O0O,000, in legal tender notes in pay
ment Of four per cent bonds.
A Berlin special Of Aug. 8, says not
withstanding the reported rumors to the con
denying that it contemplates any change of
policy relative to the silver question. g'..-.
Some correspondents in South Africa
appear to think it possible Cetewayo may de
feat the natives sent against him, in which
event all the prestige gained by the success o.
the British forces at Ulundi would be lost.
military council will be held at Maritzburg
but it will probably be little more than u mat
ter of form.
A 10 Z. NJ. telegram of August 8, from
Scrojcvo, Russia, says a fire was raging in thai
town. The fire was caused by an explosion
The Catholic Scryian and Jewish districts anc
commercial quarters have been destroyed. A
thousand buildings burned, Including thu
Catholic and Scryian churches. Ten thousand
persons have been made homeless. Damay.
enormous. rt ,,f..sars.... ri sF4-.s.... .,
The Tennessee cotton crop is reported
to be in excellent condition, and the prescn
estimates place it at upward Of 6, 100000 bales
However, much depends on the action Of tn
negroes during the fall. Many Of them, wer
preparing to leave, and if any large number
should do so before the picking is completes
it will leave just SO much Of the crop subjec
to the risks Of storms and bad weather. X
The first annual convention OF the Min
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Thursday.


THURSDAY morning Maj. Smith, of St. Paul
& Duluth road, put at the service of the
party the business car of the company,
which, in addition to other coaches, gave
them ample room and splendid accommoda-
tions. MIR. Hair, general ticket clerk, was
also on hand aiding materially in making
the occasion pleasant. At 7 o'clock abou
forty of the editors and some ten ladies took
a.f,-. WHITE BEAR. h .-
where they duly arrived and took passage on
some sail boats, and under the guidance of
Mr.. Hair, visited Leip's resort, gazed upon
tbs South Shore house, and skinned the
water to the great delight of all present.
The boat finally was brought to shore at the
dock of the Masonic commandery, where the
party inspected the camp, strolled on Indian
mounds, viewed the beautiful cottages, took
peep at the Williams house, and then
wendell their way to the depot. Here they
wero joined by the balance of the party,
swelling the number to fifty editors
and twenty-seven ladies, making total OF
eighty-four, who we're bound for the unsalt.
ed sea. at|s:. :.o, Il t# @tz.}E. M
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Friday.

In the evening grand reception and ball
was given the editors at the Clark House,
Duluth.
Next morning theystrolled round the city ard
saw the sights. After dinner they repaired to
the steamer Japan, of the Transit company,
which had been kindly rendered them through
the courtesy of Mr.. Gordon agent of the line,
and with about 100 invited guests of the city.
left the docks at about two o clock and enjoyed
q sail on the great lake for about four hours.
While ON their delightful sail the 4&4
PRESIDENT OF THE EXCURSION,
Mr.. Davis, of the Red Wing Argus, called the
editors together and the following resolutions
offered by Major Newson. were unanimously
adopted: .i&
Resolve0, That tho members of the editorial
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-08-13

A favorite way Of wearing the broad
sash so popular at present IS to place it
around the waist to form belt, and to
tie it carelessly on the left side in large:
loose knot.
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DWarfs.

Old writers were fond of relating in
stances Of court dwarfs, when taken into
the kings council, cutting out all the
kings advisers by their shrewd observa-
tons and ingenious suggestions. As an
example of their combativeness, we rec.
ollect hearing how some dwarfs in a
shown,an'a caravan asserted their mental
superiority over the good-natured simple
giants in such manner that the poor
bullled monsters actually stood in awe of
their fiery little travelling companions.
81 have seen some men of very small
STATURE" says an old writer. ':Of this
number was John lie Estrix, of Mechlen,
who was thirty-fve years of age, had a
long beard, and was no more than three
feet high. He could not 60 up stairs or
climb up form, but had to he assisted
by servant. He was skilled in three
tongues, and proved himself ingenious
and Industrious" Almost as interesting
a manikin was Jeffrey Hudson. who, at a
feast given by the Duke of Buckingham,
started up IN complete armor. from a
cold pie on its being cut open. How al
so, at court masque, Evans the kings
gigantic porter pulled out of one pocket
a long loaf, and little Jeffry, instead OF a
piece of cheese, out of the other, is we'll
known, and will recall somewhat similar
incidents mentioned by Ainsworth in one
OF bis historical novels. 1t was this pig
my's capture by Il Flemish pirate that
was celebrated in a poem by Sir William
Davenant Gibson, Il page to Charles l.,
was another curious specimen of diminu-
tive humanity. That must have been an
interesting wedding for the spectators,
when, at the dwarf marriage the queen
gave away Anne Shepard, a bride, as
small as Gibson himself. The five Of
their n inc children who arrived at matu-
rity were of the usual stature. .f.s .-
a Diptheria is prevailing to a remarkable
extent all over the world. In this coun-
try it has exhibited itself rs malignant
from north, south, east, and west. It has
shown itself iii nearly every country OF
Europe, and IN Russia its ravages have
| been more fatal even than plague This
disease, which rarely occurs except as ep-
idemic: has only been known in this
country within the last twenty-five years,
except in the way Of occasional sporadic
| cases.
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= 1Ho11tUH3 OV0HCy' e Z. 81
G. S. Barnes s. Co., grain buyers, are
about to erect an elevator at Sank Rapids.
The other day Theodore Berg, of the
firm of Berg 4 Neils, of Sank Rapids
was thrown from load of hardware. and
had his collar bone broken. 4
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Financially, a tramp is centless; arc
matically he is quite otherwise. Rock
land Courier.
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NEWS SUMMARY y.
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

CKIMES AND ECRIMINALS. .-E1I@--
There were two bold burglaries in WI
mona on the morning of August s.
Charles l.. Colby, F. N. Finney, 10
seph L. Colby, Matt Wadleigh and E. H. Alb
bott, connected with the Wisconsin Central
railroad. have filed articles of association In
tho secretary of States office for railroad
from Portage City to Frceporta ILL.,, and one
from Medfor1, Wis, to st. Paul The former
one million and the latter two millions. These
will be important feeders to the. Wisconsin
Central