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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Darts HALL.


The Clifford Dramatic Company pre-
sented double bin last night, consisting of
Lady Audey's Secret" dramatization
of Miss Braddon's novel of that name, and
the we'll known favorite, BLACK Eyed
Susan" AS the sailors bride, Black
Eyed Susan, Miss Wakeman gave evil
dence of possessing an unlocked for degree
of talent, that stamps her as ranking Sec
ord to but few actresses of the present day.
Her rendering of this part gave evidence
of deep study and close attention, while in
the technique of the drama she admirably
suits the action to the word" The agony
OF the loved and loving wife as she holds
her last conversation with her doomed hus-
band; the suppressed alarm at the sound
of the gun, that herslded the approach Of
the hour Of his death. lest she should un-
man him; the womanly weakness that de-
prived her Of consciousness as the dread
hour arrlved-this was not acting, it was
real, and every one in the audience Joined
in the expression Of joy, of life, that broke
from the agonized wife as her husband was
restored to her, freed from all danger at
the hands of the law.
Tonight, "Ingomar, the Barbarian,
occupies the boards, with Miss Wakeman
as Parthenia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
NOTES aE.aE AND THERE.

Il WOULD sCoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE IF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY HAD SECURED MY SEAT BY
FRAUD. President Samuel j. IElden.
Private masquerades have been IT,
augurated in Davenport; they are held at
the residence of the citizens.
Dick says he struck it this time, sure.
So he did; now if some one will please
strike Dick for making such weather as
this, the community viii be satisfied.
To Enquirer. No; your letter
would have no influence with Mr.. Richard
MansilI, the Whether profit. He is self
willed and manufactures weather to suit
himself. The true solution of the matter
is probably this: he has an interest in a
stock of furs held by some impecunious
merchant, and is endeAvoring to work the
stuff off by this frigid weather. AS we re.
marked above, 70 one has any influence
with him; he is stony hearted man. }
An advertisement in another column
will probably be matter of surprise to
our citizens, US it is 4 notice from the city
clerk that an election will be held in this
city on the 4th of March, when the citi.
zens will vote for city officers for the en-.
suing year. As the subject has received
so little attention at the hands of the PEG
pie, no conventions held, no candidates in
the field, the notice will be genuine sur
prise. A paper called the Union, pub
lished in this city, did contain an obscure
hint on the subject. but it was so carefully
worded that few, if any people were aware
as to what it referred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
City Business.

The city clerk has furnished the
council with statement of cash receipts
and cash paid out by the city. during the
eleven months of Mayor Reynolds admins
tration, which is printedselsewhere in this
paper; the annual statement will be made
on the 1st of March. When this state
ment is made it will show the entire city
indebtedness to be $3l0,OOO-a fact that
should induce our taxpayers to a judicious
choice of men to fill the offices of mayor
and aldermen for the ensuing year. 1t
will require some considerable financial
ability to SO manage the city finances as to
meet the interest on this debt, meet the
current expenses ofthe city,and reduce the
debt. This is Of vastly more Importance
to the business interest of the city, to every
man who owns dollars worth ofproperty
in the city, and to every laborer who ex-
poets work from the city, than the malnte-
nance of any party supremacy, or that
any imaginary party leader should assert
the dignity Of party organization 10 naming
candidates,
1t is imperative that the policy OF eco
nomy inaugurated and carried out by the
present administration should be continued
Very few are aware of the difficulties with
which it was obliged to grapple at the
first. AS a product of Mayor Buffers s,
and every proceeding administration, since
DR.. Truesdale was mayor, it found city
debt, including the current years interest,
of not less than $4,000 also an impera-
tive necessity for improvement of the
streets, for the extension of water mains
the construction of sewers, and several
damage suits to settle; the statement pub.
ished to-day shows that on this latter &C
count there has been paid $775, with still
another Of some 5000, to be paid; on the
streets there has been expended over
$ll 900; for the extension of water pipes
over $1,000 more, and for sewers nearly
$5,000-these last three items were F:
necessity and from which the city is nov
deriving benefit. To do all this and no
increase the city debt, end to render i
possible for the city to borrow money at
per cent, when Mayor Butler administra
ton was obliged to pay 10 per cent, ha
required the closest economy, and is th,
kind of management that should govern
the next administration. By comparin!
the clerks statement with last years state
ment, it will be seen that by the election O
Mr.. Reynolds as mayor over $4,000 wa
saved on salaries alone. We mention this
for the benefit Of his successor, whoeve
he may be.
| l. - l. I,,I ahslJ S,,k
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
Eogs and Bogs.

Stagnant pools and swamp generate miasm which
produces blionsness aching Of the onts.and ebills
anu fever and the great 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 ehils after all other remedies have
failed Its peasantness and freedom from evil sym
toms render it quite favorite for children an fe-
males who cannot retain qulnine. Another advan-
tage Is that you not required to take any other
medicine, because Days Ague Tonic acts thorough
~ upon the EecretoD-tones and builds up the
weak and feeble. enabling them to throw off the
disease and to recuperate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and sill Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And HE ARGUS Book BNDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

"What are you going to do about it."
Because the penalties of physiological
laws are not executed speedily, some fancy
they are void. But when the system
breaks down, and almost hopeless compli,
cations arise, which the family physician,
by reason of his limited experience, fails to
relieve, the pertineucy of the above inquiry
is apparent. Many remedies have been
specially prepared for these cases, and
many physicians are bidding for their pat
ronage. AS before making purchase of
land, 'search" is required, and the title
carefully examined, SO invalids should
carefully investigate the claims of any
physician Offering to treat chronic diseases.
DR.. PIerce's Family Medicines are well
known. and have effected many cures
where eminent physicians have failed, yet
TO accommodate surgical aud complicated
cases, aud those DESTROYS Of bei2g restored
speedily, DIR. Pierce has erected an elegant
sanitarium, at cost of nearly halt million
dollars. No institution 10 the world offers
advantages superior to those found in this
establishment. Halt score OF physicians
are in attendance, several Of whom have
been prominently connected with leading
American and European Hospitals. Every
improved facility for Fastening cure that
a liberal expenditure of money could secure
can here be found. Before fully deciding
where to go,address Invalid sand Tourists
Hotel for circular.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
CHILL CURE.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

By the way. speaking of these southern
war claims, will any gentleman mention
one, only one, even little one, which has
been paid 10 consequence OF the action Of
the democratic house of representatives or
Of any democratic official? Take your
time, gentlemen, but please answer
State Re0iSter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
Habitual Consultation,

Drastic purgatives fail to relieve this troublesome
complaint, which now afiicts thousands OF males
and females throughout tue country. Strong med
1cnes do more harm than good, and only tend to
weaken the tone of the bowels and paralyze their
action. Mild rer edies only will cure it and for
this purpose nothing equals Bailey's Saline Aper-
lent II is pleasant and cooling purgative for the
relief of constipation, biliousness sick headache
acid stomach, heartburn, dyspepsia, etc 1t cells
for 80 cents per bottle, ard no family should be
without It.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade oil
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, 1879-02-13
English Female Bitters.

This Is now conceded to be the only female regu-
lator and uterine tonic in the United States Ply
sicians all over the country who know of its many
Cures have no hesitancy in giving it hearty re-
commentator DR. f l. Sim, OF Memphis, Dr. T c
Thompson, of n O., DIR. Alexander, of Austin Tex
es, and the druggists throughout the South can be
referred to For the speedy cure of monthly fe-
male troubles affecting married or single ladies
for Ieucorrhoea, liberation, prolapsus, hysteria
amp all aimilar diseases It has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Mitchell & Parsons having bought the
Kelly & Retticker stock of boots aud shoes,
they propose to sell it out at less than first
cost, aud 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
assortment is all broken up. 6dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

But a short time remains before | shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exactlng 10
these matters, and to save costs would
request all who have not paid their taxes
to call at my Office, Room 5, Masonic
Temple, over Rock Island National Bank
and settle at once.
DIV M. L. STAFFORD, collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Three boxes Of the Pitch Lozenge will be
sent by mail on receipt of one dollar. Di-
rect your orders to VIM. Renne, Pitts6eld,
Mass, who now is the the only manufact-
urer and legal owner of the Trade Mark.
For sale BY John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
Rucklen,s Arnica salva. .

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Tet
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. Thi:
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction in every case, or money refunded
Prise % Gents per box. For sale By G.
SPEIDEI., Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so we'll, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
DIED.

WHELAN I'm this city, Feb. 18th, Mary J..
only child of James E. and Annie w. Whelan, aged
months.
Funeral on Friday morning at 10 O'Clock, from
the residence on Fifth Avenue, between 2ad and
23d streets.
Friends are invited to attend.
Usai0R please copy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
Notice.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. 1st, 1879.

THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
vitee sealed bids for lighting ,extinguishlng and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirty
four street lamps. more or less with lights other
than by Coal Gas. Bids Will be received
until the 3rd day OF March, 1879 the City Clerks
Office. All bids will be opened aud read in open
council at the regular meeting of the council to be
held on said third day of March, 1872 And the
City Council will reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
JNO L. REED,
City Clerk.
All city papers will please publish until the srd
DAY of nj arch. 1879
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
4 CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discrehons of youth, weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &C, will send a recipe that vii
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INMAN, Ststion D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, q
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always corqured by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Medical men often puzzle themselves
over the large sale DR.. Bulls Baby Sy-
rup enjoys. It's great popularity is due
only to the excellent qualities possessed by
this HOUSEHOLD medicine, 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
OVARIAN TUMOR +!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
Dy DR.. Railways Remedies.
DIR. RADwAY & CO., 50 Warren ST., New York
Dr. Ra2w cay 20
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tastelees elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify cleanse, and strength
Railways pills, for the cure Of all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, HeadAche, Constipation, COstive-
ness, Indigestion, DIspepsia, BlliousneEs, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal Nisecra. Warranted
~ effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
aiming no mercury, minerals deleterious drugs.
GS Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders OF the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fuilness of the Blood
n the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking Flutter-
tngs In the Pit Of the stomach. Swimming Of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
~ the Heart, Choking or Suhocatng Sensation
when in Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellownees OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushss OF Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
ystem from all the above named disorders. Price
0cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read FALSE and TRUE"
end one letter-stamp to RADwAY d CO., NoS2
arren 81, New York, IniormAt worth thou.
dWiO b SAINT You,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
The Best is the Cheapess.

This old adage is certainly true in rela-
ton to DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. One
pound will go as far as two Of the adutler-
ated, short weight kinds, and every thing
made with it is very good and wholesome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Although Pozzoni's medicated complex
ion powder ID perfectly harmless and non.
explosive, still it goes off and makes good
report. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
CEnduraugo

At this time of the year there is no rem.
edy so effective as Maguire's cundurango.
1t regulates the liver, puri6es the blood
aud reiuvinates the whole system. 1t is
one of the most valuable household RENE
dies
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
70 the Old Settlers.

The ARGUS desires to suggest to the old
settlers that when they meet in this city
on the 2lst inst, they take some action in
regard to compiling history of Rock Is
land County, its settlement, the early far
mers, its improvements, and chronology
cal statement of events that will be of in
terest to all parties in this section. A
newspaper history of the county has been
written by Colonel Danforth, but gen.
eraI history is of much greater importance.
Our neighbors of Davenport are compl-
ing just such history of their county,
dating back to the time when strife ex-
listed between the Republic of LeClaire, :"
Rockingham, and the village of Davenport
as to which should .be considered the me-
tropolis of Iowa, resulting in favor of Dav-
export. The first real contest arose from
the question as to which of those localities
should be disqualification place of a local
newspaper, at that time to be established
and the honor was accorded to Davenport.
The papers of our sister city are publish
ing detached portions of the history that is
now being compiled. the materials for
which are obtained from the old settlers.
A history such as is proposed would be
OF inestimable benefit, and can only be CON-
piled by the aid Of those who have lived
SO long in this section as to obtain the
name of ''old settler" and would be one
of the best monuments that these men
could erect to tell the story of their lives.
What could be more interesting to the
coming generation than to be able to read
the records Of those of their name apd
family who had preceded them, aud to
have something to which they could turn
for reliable information on any disputed
point in matters of local history Time
and tide wait for no man." and we are
frequently called upon to record the pass.
ing away of one and another of the early
settlers of our county, admonishing those
who are still with US that whatever is tC
be done in the matter cannot be com
menced too early.
The ARGUS makes this suggestion now
in order that definite action may be taken
at the meeting to be held on the Dist,
when all the early settlers will be pres.
ent, and they can then appoint commit
tee to compile such history, or select
some one to undertake the task for them
This amounts almost to duty with them
and is deserving of close attention and
prompt action before it is too late; as i
will not be many years before the genera
ton of the pioneer farmers of Rock Island
County will have passed away from world
~ cares
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
R. II. Fl.
Strong Testimony from Hon. George Starr
as to the Power Of Railways Ready Re-
lief in case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
IN aVAN NFss PLAcE. New York.

NO. VAN NESS PLACE, view 10TH.
DIR. RAILWAY: With me, your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years have had fire.
quent and severe attacks Of sciatica sometimes ex
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles, ana
at times In both lower limbs.
During the time have been afflicted have tired
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and FOOLS hoping to find relief, but all proved TO De
failures.
Ihave tried various kinds OF baths, manipulations
outward applications of lntments, too numerous
10 mention, and prescriptions OF the most eminent
physicians all OF which failed TO give me relief
Last September, at the urgent request OF friend
twho had been afflicted as myself. was induced 10
try your remedy. l was then suffering fearfully
with one OF my old turns. To my surprise and de-
light the first application gave me ease, after ba-
thing and rubbing the parts affected, leaving the
limb In y warm glow, created by the Relief. In a
short time the pain passed entirely away, although
/ have slight periodical attacks approaching q
change OF weather l know now how 10 care my
SELF and feel quite master Of the situation, RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. l never
travel without bottle in my valisc. ,
Yours truly, GEO STARK.
RHEUMATISM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DIR. Warner Health Corset, at M,
Ct. Mills, dry goods, emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


OF DR.. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
So cENTsl

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at M. &. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13
The weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at TIE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
TAM. &c above zero lsP.A Sc above aerc
"a NJ. 4S Pm. So -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13


The foregoing statement is correct
JOHN L. REED, City Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. 1, 1879.
All the city papers will please publish one time
only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

Cash Received and Paid out for Ac-
count of the City Of Rock Island
from March LIST, 1878, to February
LIST, 1879.
CASH RECEIVED.

CASH RECEIVED.
j NJ Buford, City Treasurer,
balance on hand March l,
Floating debt account, time
orders issued, money Dor
W alter works orders account,
time orders issued, money
borrowed ........,........ $3.50 on
Township account, funds re-
ceived from taxes TT. $50 II
Public scales account, funde
received from public
weighers. ................ IS
Peddiers' license acct. total
amount received. ........ 1888 30
Hack license account, total
amount received. $1,000
Billiard license acct, total
| amount received. .....s... 1874 90
Plum bers' license acc't total
amount received ......... 10 90
Wagon license account, total
amount received ..-....... 255 90
Show and circus acct, total
amount received.......... 210 90
Carts and drays acct, total
amount received. ......... 80 90
Omnibus and coach acct,
total amount received. 20 90
Ten-pin alley account total
amount received. 10 90
Saloon license account, total
amount received. ......... 1900 90
Runners license acct, total
| amount received. ......... 20 90
Shooting gallery acct, total
amount received ......... 26 90
Auctioneers' license acct,
total amount received -. 100 90
Shooting park account,total
amount received. ....... 20 CO. 9551 s
Water rents acct, amount
| collected by city Clerk. 636 IS
| do, amount collected byF.
A. Cramer.... ............ 1885 So r. 31 Z
Police department, account
amount reed for fines, &c GIG Q
Bridge tolls account, total
amount tolls received. 49,. $500 Q
| City scales account, total
amount weighing. 49,. 500
Poll tax account, total amt
collected. 49,. $500. 1853 2
City pound account, paid in
| by the Marshal. -. So. q =
| Water works constrt'n acct,
! donated by Weyerh@user
| q Denkman. ............,. 900 c
City tax account, reed from
tiawley and Porter. 49,. 1850 :
/ Funding bonds account, net
proceeds on saes...,...... 153,o34 ]
Ground lease account, total
amount of rents. .,...... 4s5 {
| John Volk account, paid bal
| ance account. IS I
| Wharfage acct, amount co.
lected by wharfmaster.... 81
Sidewalk account, assessmt's
| collected by Hawley...... 1877
| NJ. T. Stafford, Collectors
| account, city taxes 1878,
| paid in Observation-Disclosures. 1,UUO
WeyerhRuser s. D. account
| money borrowed of them. 1,450
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-13

1t is actually painful to see a child sui
fering with bad cough; mothers should
never fail to keep DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
convenient 10 order to relieve their little
ones speedily and surely. Price. Is cents.