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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
VEGETINE

The following letter from Rev W Mansfield,
formerly pAStor OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
hyde Park. ard at present settled In Lowell, must
convince every one who reads his letter OF the won
derful curative qualities OF VEa ETINB q thorough
cleanser and purifier of the blood.
HYDE PARK, MASS, FEB IS, 1876.
Mr. II STEVENS
Dear sir,-AbOut ten years ago my health failed
through the deploring ffeects Of dyspepsia; nearly
a year later was attacked by typhoid fever IN us
worst form. II settled in my back, and TOOK inc
form OF n large deep-seated abscess, which was 10
months In gathering. l had two surgical opera
tions by the best skill In the State but received no
permanent cure / suffered great pain at times,
and was constantly weakened by u profuse Dis
charge. also lost small pieces OF bone al d!ner-
Cnt times.
Matters run on thus about seven years, till May,
1874, when friend recommended me TO 20 to your
office and talk with you OF the virtue OF NEGETINE.
did 30, and by your kindness passed through your
mandatory, noting the ingredients, &c by which
your remedy IL produced.
By what saw and heard gained some conf
dence In NEgET1NE.
commenced taking 1t soon after, but felt worse
from Its effects stil persevered, and soon telt II
was benentting me in other respects. Yet, did not
see the results 1 desired till l had taken II faith
fully for little more than year, when the dim
Guilty I'm the back was cured; and for nine months
] have enjoyed the best oi health.
| have IN that time gained twenty-five pounds OF
flesh, being heavier than ever before In my le,and
wac never more able TO perform labor than now.
During the past few weeks had sc.ofnlous
swelling as large my fist gather on another part
OF my body.
todk VEeErrNE faithfully, and it removed it
level with the surface in amOnth. think should
have been cured of my main trouble sooner II had
taken larger doses, after having become accustom-
cd TO ts effects.
Let your patrons troubled with scrofula or kid
ncy disease understand that ii takes time 70 cure
chrouic diseases; and II they will patiently take
NEGETrSE, Il will, IN my judgment, cure them.
yours very SuiS q wMANsF1ELD,
Pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

Whoowns silk hat natty and trim,
Who walks the street so proudly and prim,
Who sports an''Umbrella,' - long and slim?
1.-The Elegant
The Lion and Lamb shall lie down
together. Sacred WRIT
The Lion seems willing enough to lie
down-but the Lamb is raising an 'el of q
muss, as the gentleman from Heugland
would put it.
The clique, to which the Union re-
fers as opposed to it's little petition, seems
to be composed of majority of the people
Of the city. The resolution 10 the Council
to grant the prayers of the petitioners was
carried by a unanimous vote, and the reso-
luton to refer to u committee for examina-
ton by the same vote. Rather a large
clique"
The comments of some of the members
of the Common Council, last evening, while
awaiting the hour for which the meeting
was called, were quite refreshing. Refer
ring to paper that has taken somewhat
prominent part in the matter of certain
little petition, one said, ''the Union seems
to know every body's business except its
own" Another volunteered the iuforma~
ton that sit knows too much to live long,
while a third suggested, that if it would ad-
here little more strictly TO matters that
had some shadow of foundation in fact, it
might become acceptable as paper. We
shed tears as we listened to those unfavor-
able comments, but found it impossible to
stem the tide Of public opinion. -
IF there is anything gratifying to a
manufacturer 1t is to have the utility of
his experiments demonstrated by the COM
munity in which he lives. Some two years
ago Mr. Ben. Ramsey, superintendent Of
of the Milan Paper Co. 8 mill, made a
quantity of paper from hay instead of
straw. 1t is tough paper, but somehow
the trade has never taken kindly to that
lot of hay paper. At last market has
been found at Milan which SO delighted the
proprietors of the mill that one of them
danced the Highland fling, and the other
went to prscticing for the circus, when they
saw the. original use to which the paper
was put They will apply for patent,
and there is every reason to believe that
Mr. Ramsey will refuse to make any more
hay paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER. in
his lecture on The wastes and burdens of
society" claims mans natural life TO be
80 years, and as the Average life is but 33
years, there must be a waste of At years. "
There is much Of truth in this statement.
If a man be unfortunate 10 business, it is
attributed to the violation of some CON-
naercial law. Now, if a person be taken
off in the prime of life,ought it not to be at
trlbuted to the violation of some physiology
zeal law? If people only knew better,
they would live better, and longer:
but how can they profit by that
which they know not of? The only
popular work that meets this great want
is DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. In it the great problems of dis
ease and health are fully discussed. The
work contains over 900 pages and $50 COL
ored plates and wood cuts. Price $3.50
(post-paid) Address the author. R. V.
Pierce, NJ D. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The report of Overseer Sweeney shows
that the total amount given to the poor
during the month Of January, was $259.6O,
divided among 40 families, comprising in
all 40 persons. The month was severe
for the poor, and the increase of the
amount over that of December is, in part,
owing to the large quantity OF coal fur
nished. MIR. Sweeney received applications
from some who had never asked charity
before, but who ~ere compelled to do so on
account of the severe cold weather and the
terrible strinGency Of the times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
CHILL CURE.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
All wooden goods at cost and less, al
Mitchell Il Parsons.
Hon. a. a. Smith, Circuit Judge.

Hon. &. &. Smith, Circuit Judge.
That there are good men outside of the
Democratic party we are always wiling to
admit, and we have noticed, with feelings
Judge Smith, now sitting in the Circuit
Court in this city, has been ignored by
the press in speaking of the Circuit judges
that are to be elected. Independent of
party, we are willing to cancede the claims
of any and all nen to office, aud are willing
to support the officials who faithfully per-
form their duty to the public.
While holding court in this city Judge
Smith has given evidence of great executive
ability, in despatchiug the business of the
court Deciding in an impartial manner
upon all matters brought before him, ex-
hibiting frmness in the disch - of his
duties, he has found great .4-.r in the
eyes of the Rock Island. bar, and leaves
here to-day, after having formed number
Of legal friends, with the good wishes of
the bar.
Above all, we desire to call attention to
the manner in which the Judge has ad-
ministered the county affairs, on the prin-
oiples of economy, avoiding all unnecessary
expense, and using his best endeavors to
conduct the affairs of bis court upon the
strictest economical basis.
Limited space precludes the expression
of all we desire to say, but will refer to it
again. The Judge carries with him the
thanks of the ARGUS, on behalf of the
people, for bis able administration of our
judicial affairs during the session just
closed, and We anticipate, with pleasure,
his return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

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 imlta-
tious offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. 2. o. Box
1902, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
a Wall from the Liver.

Friends, stop and think awhile Indeed am
flesh IL heir to. / am not the daddy of all the
beadach 8, all the constipation; all tue fevers: the
bil1ousness; the sick stlmachR; all the chiils all
the .f0Gt ton, ues III the land. Indeed / am not
am generally in pretty good tx and feel like doing
my work wel, but for u few years you have work.
ed me nearly to death. II you don't stop shall
die My door neighbor, Mr. Bowels, is more M
fault than am. He refused me exit through the
gates and causes nearly all the headaches, consti
patton, sick stomach, heartburn, etc can tell You
the very thug for Mr. Bowels, and it will do the
work quietly, effectually and pleasantly every
time. Give all occasional dose of that delightful
pnrgative known as Bailey's Saline Aperient 1t
me alone please. TIE LIVER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
& Sure Thing.

Urinary genital, kidney and bladder
diseases, on account of their peculiar
nature, should be promptly and thor
oughly cured. The high standing OF
Prot. Chaplin as specialist il these
acter OF his uew and favorite com
pound, Encyclopedias" The great po-
qularity and rapidly increasing de
mand TOR which is additio" al evidence
OF its worth. "Chapin's Injection
Fleur'' is to be used with the "Buchu
paiba' where there are diseased or i'm
pure discharges "a syringe is with each
bottle of Iniection) His Constitution
Bitter Syrup" drives all traces from
the blood. Sold by druggists at 81
each. They never fail. Advice free
Depot IS Barclay street, New \ ork.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Religious.

The ladies of the Christian Temperance
Union will hold prayer meeting to-mor-
row, at p. NJ, at Negus' Hall. A cor
dial invitation extended to all.
At the Central Presbyterian Church the
pastor, Rev. DR.. Westwood, will preach at
lO:45 A. NJ, subject Nv hat is faith" and
at P NJ, on Why are not men saved"
All are cordially invited TO attend.
Revival Services will commence at
Christian Chapel tomorrow. Preaching
by Elder Swartz at l0:45 A NJ and p. NJ.
The evening subject will be "Babtism,
what is it," Services during the week at
7:30P. NJ, Elder j. Il. Wright of Ster-
ling, is expected on Monday evening to as.
sist. The community is cordially invited
To attend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
w edded to Laura.

She was beautiful, he loved her devotedly, happi.
mesa seemed to pervade their every ac5 But
trouble came, Sickness paled Laura's blooming
checks, dulled her sparkling eyes, enfeebled her
c0nstftu ion. emaciated her beautiful form, un-
ung her delicate nerves and untitled her for ac-
tive life With an aching heart, her husband con
suited doctors, administered their medicines and
ked with friends. Notwithstanding all this care
and attention, there appeared no relief for her
aching head that painful back, tuat Irregular
uterine action and that emaciation. Another friend
called who had seen such sickness am at once
suggested the use of DR.. Dromgooles English
Female Bltters as she had known 1t to cure sim lar
cases Her husband procured it at once and piac-
ed her upon Its Use. He soon had the satisfaction
OF seeing Laura restored to health again
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
The Armstrong Case.

The jury in the Armstrong case was
discharged by Judge Smith this morning,
as they were unable to agree. The poll
of the jury showed nine for conviction and
three for acquitaI. Judge Smith increased
the prisoners bail to $4,000. This cas-
has entailed great expense upon the county,
and has been poorly managed by the pro
secution, as the Indictment was cot draw
in accordance with the evidence elected
during the trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Safe and Sure.


MR. IT K STEVENs.
In 1872 your VEGETINE was recommended TO me;
and, yielding to the persuasions OF friend, con-
scented to try Il. At the time was suffering from
general debility and nervous prostratioD, superin-
duced by overwofK and irregular habits. Its won.
derful strengthening and curative properties seemed
to affect my debiltated system from the first dose ;
and under its persistent use rapidly recovered,
gaining more than usual health and good feeling.
Since then have not hesitated 10 give VEGETISE
my most unqualified Endorsement as being a safe,
sure and powerful agent In promoting health and
restoring the wasted system to new life and energy.
VEGETINs IL the only medicine use, and as long
Us 1 live never expect to hnd better.
Yours truly, w II CLARK,
100 Monterey Street, Allegheny, Penn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The skin Is OF that delicate nature upon
which the most improvement can be made,
and by the use of Pozzonis Medicated
Complexion Powder all roughness, sallow
ness and irritation can be overcome, leav
ing ehe skin delicately white, soft aud
smooth, This preparation has a world
vide reputation, SO no fear need be enter
tanned of the result. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

We have received an invitation, from
q st. Louis house, to publish notice of
their weather prophets little almanac, in
return for which they will send US copy
of the little book Now, this is entirely
gratuitous; we have weather prophet OF
our own, and have no need of the services
of the st. Louis man. Just as long as our
man will get up our weather to order, and
consult the interests and desires of our cit
izens, we will support him, even if he can
not be relied upon at ali times. Dick makes
some mistakes, but all men do that, and
we shall not blame him for saying we
would have the coolest day of the year
when, in reality, it was the warmest day of
the month. You keep right along with
your business, Richard, and we will not
export any opposition almanac until you
have proven yourself more capable than we
believe you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

John VI. Reticker, left for Wa-Keeney,
Kansas, last evening, which place he pro-
poses to make his home 10 the future. He
has hosts of friends here, who, while sorry to
have him leave our city, with whose inter-
ests he has been SO long identified, will
wish him success in anything he may IN
3ertake.
The Hon. A. A. Smith, leaves for his
home in Galesburg, this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Make no mistake.

In DooLEY's YEAST POWDER you get
the best article of the kind in the world.
The cans are always full weight, the article
itself the purest aud strongest possible, so
that smaller quantity than usual suffces.
Do you want your baking always perfect?
Don't fail to use DooLEY's YEAST Pow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
CunduranCo

There is no remedy that equals Maguire's
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. It contains no poisonous
drugs, bears no baneiul effects. Is pleasant
in its operations, and whatiis better, cures.
Try IL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

Get ready for winter by taking course
Of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so well, and fortifies
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. It 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, 1879-02-01

Charlie Goodhue, the defaultipg county
treasurer of Stephenson county, has been
sentenced to the penitentiary for four
yours. This young man was politically
the most popular man in Freeport. Fast
living, late hours, and the Establishments
OF misdirected affections has wrought his
ruin, and brought shame to a worthy sister
who idolized hin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The New York World suggests that Mr..
Morton's man Tyner be appointed COM
mittee of one, to investigate the truth, by
local observation, of the reported discovery
of northwest passage.
A most excellent idea; send him there
in government vessel, and he can amuse
himself by telling stories to the marines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Bucklou's Arnica salve.

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, CorDs,
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, 1879-02-01

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, 1879-02-01
DAVIS Ague Tonic.

1t contains no quinine arsenic, mercury. or other
deleterious drugs. 1t does not produce headache
roaring or buzzIng in the head, deafness dimnese
OF vision, or any OF those unpleasant symptoms that
SO frequently follow the use Of Quinine. DAYS
Ague Tonic cleanses the stomach, unlocks the
LIVER. opens the bowels and tones the system
without the Use of any other article, hence its
cures are prompt and permanent. One bottle fire..
quently cures o whole family. children and those
Of delicate stomachs can take it with ease. All
who cell II say 1t is superior to any other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Assignee's Sale.

l will, at the hour of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
on Tuesday. the 4th day of February,
1879, at the store lately occupied by VIII
liam H. LunGy, in the city of Rock Island.
sell to the highest bidder or bidders, for
cash, the entire stock of goods now re-
manning assigned to me by the said Lundy,
as a whole or in parcels to suit purchasers
for cash.
CHARLES A. JARVIS, Assignee.
Jan. 30, 1879. dat
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesis, q
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conquered by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
ALL TAXES PoR 1879

Are now due. Please call at room No. s.
Masonic Temple, over Rock Island Nation
al bank, and settle, aud oblige the under
signed. Office hours: s a. m. to 10 M; Il
5, and 6 to p. m.
DIV Nj. t. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
A CARD.

To all who are suffering 'from the errors and in
disCreuone of youth, nervous Weakness early decay
lCss 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. INsAE, Station D, Bible House. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
VEGETINE.
VEGETINE


SPRINdFIELD, o.. Feb. 3, 1871.
This is TO certify that have used VEGETINE.
manufactured by II Stevens, Boston, Mass, for
Rheumatism and General Prostitution OF the Ner-
vous System, with good success. ] recommend
VEGETINE as an excellent medicine for such COM
plants. Yours very truly,
CIV VANDERBILT.
Mr. Vandegrift, of the firm of Vandegrift & HUFF
man, Is a wellrknown business man IN this place.
having one OF the largest stores in Springfield, .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
The Weather--To-paY.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated by thermometer:
TAN. 24e above zero 19P.N 29e above serc
ga n. 25G " p. N. 500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Our Minister'S Wife.

IOUISVILLE MN Gu IUi IUtI'
Mr. II r STEVENS.
Dear Sir:-Three years ago was suffering ter
Ri lY with Infammatory Rheumatism. Our minis
ter's wife advised me to take VEGErINE. After Ia
king one bottle was entirely relieved. This year
feeling return OF the disease, again commenced
taking il, and au being benefited greatly. II also
greatly improves my digestion. Respectfully,
MRS A BALLARD.
1O11 West JeFerson Street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Remember

that NINETY 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, 1879-02-01

More than one hundred and twenty FIVE
thousand bottles of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
have been sold by single firm 10 Balti-
more.-Messrs VIM. H. Brown & Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

200 pounds new embroideries from 3
cents a yard up, the biggest bargain ever
shown in these goods, ct Mitchel & Par
sons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The surest and safest remedy for colds
and coughs is Devines' Pitch Lozenge.
For sale By John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
IS CENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at Nj. q. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
ANN0UNC
Read the Advertisement

or DR.. McAffee, the celeb ated 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, 1879-02-01

Only half dozen nice cloaks left at
Mitchell IL Parsons and they will be sold
way below cost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
Festival and Supper.

At a joint meeting of the Rock Island
Reform Club and the ". G. T. U. held at
Negus Hall. Jan. 3lst, the following com
mittee was appointed to arrange for fes
tival aud oyster supper to be given some
time in the near future, under the auspices
of the two societies:
Mrs. II. i. Woods, Mrs. Cook,
Mrs. c. Skinner, Mrs. Capt. Robinson,
Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. D. t. Robinson,
Mrs. d. HAYES, Mrs ID. Lingle,
Mrs. j. NJ. Hall, Mrs. Capt Davis,
Mrs. +. Hemmingwny,M Mrs. Crane,
Mrs. j. Eddy, Mrs. A. z. Graves,
Mrs. Carlton, w. T. Gilmore,
4. w. Spencer, J. M. Hall,
Frank Moore, f. Hemingway,
Jas. Glass, Thos. Smith,
VIM. Morris, A. p. Graves,
j. j. Stuart, Milo Lee, Jr.
3. h. Graves,
The above committee are requested to
meet at the reading rooms of the Reform
Club, Tuesday evening, February 4th, at
7:30 o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
MAGILLS CHILL CURB. TONIC and APPETIZER

Cures Constipation Bousness ey general complaint South
and West Neuralgia, Dyspepsia Fevers every
Of Malarial Fevers.
NewhCuse
d Rock leland by
AEN R9 A. M A GILL,
proprietor aud Manufacturer Fourth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01

The annoyance occasioned by the con-
tinual crying of the baby, at once
ceases when the cause is las in
should be) promptly removed byiusing DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup. Price 25 cents per
hnttle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
CHEVAITER.

At Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-01
NOTES EEaE AND THERE.

Who.owns silk hat natty and trim,
Who walks the street so proudly and prim,
Who sports sn"Umbrells,' long and slim?
,tTtha Elnran4