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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian ResOlyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases Bad or IN
tural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fe-
yer Sores, Chronic Old Ulcers, Salt RheuIn,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scsld Head, Uterine AT
fections, Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples ana
BlOtches, Tumors, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Bladdef
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Gout, Con-
sumption Gravel and Calculous Deposits, ana va
rietles of the above complaints TO which some
times are given epecious names
We assert that there is no known remedy tnat
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvENT furnishes 1t cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condltloh
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from winch
new material is formed. This Is the hrst eorrec-
tive power of RADwAY'S RESoLyENT.
In cases where the system has been ssllVated-
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Subl1mate
have accumulated and become deposited IN the
bones, joints, ETC., causing carries of the bones
ricketts,, spinal curvatures, contorons. White swel"
lings, varicose veins, etc, the SARsAPARILIIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system.
If those who taking these medicines Tor the
cure of Chronic ScrofulOus or Syphiitlc diseases,
however slow may be the cure. feel BETTER and
find their general health improving, their flesh and
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF the disease is not inactive; II not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t Will spread ant
continue TO undermine the constitution. As soon
the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the patient +feeI
better every hour you will grow better aDu IN
crease in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Signs and Porte ts.
Boston Transcript

When the crescent of the young moon
rests supinely, its horns in air, it is a slgr
of dry weather, because in that position |,
holds all the water. thus preventing Its fal
to the earth. This is also sign OF wei
weather, the explanation in the case being
that waterful moon is mathematical OF Q
water soaked earth. Don't forget the sign
| of the new moon. 1t is rarely you will
find one SO impartially accommodating.
Whoever fods a four leaved clover is
generally liar. L. is so much easier &c
detach one leaf from a ive-leaved stalk
than to hunt for one with four that the
temptation to mendacity is too much tor
average clay.
When a mouse gnaws hole in gown
some misfortune may be apprehended,
The misfortune has already happened to
the gown, and may be apprehended to
happen to tie mouse:
An old sign is that a child grows
proud if suffered to look into mirror
while less than twelve months old. But
mirror to make 1t proud is difficult tor any
but its parents to understand,
A red sky in the west at evening indl-
Gates that the next day will be pleasant.
barring accidents of rain. sDow and hail
Ii you take down your shingle, prepar-
atory to putting it up in new location,
1t is sign you are moving,
If hen runs across the street directly
in front of you, it is the sign that hen
will soon be on the other side. Ii she
cross over just behind you-Pshaw! who
eyer knew hen that wouldn't die right IN
her tracks rather than pass ones pathway
in his rear2
When you see a cat running around
furlously. 1t is sign that the crockery or
glassware is 10 danger.
When you drop knife and it sticks in
the floor, it is sign that some one is COM
ing, If you are small boy, that some
one may be your mother, and her coming
be to demonstrate with you with her slip
per-.
To dream of a wedding is a sign of IMAM
ition.
TO dream of funeral betokens too
much pork and cabbage
10 dream of finding money betokens
that 1t Is easier to dream of finding money
than to work for it.
To dream it is Sunday morning is hea-
ven.
To be suddenly awakened from your
sweetest sleep to find that it is not Sunday
ls-thst is to say, verU 1.isageable. 1t
is sign that you will be unhappy.
A great many more equally invaluable
signs might be given but the reader has
probably had enough for one day The
man who believes in signs is sufficiently
credulous to believe that our knowledge IN
that line, as 10 ever other line, is .inex-
haustibe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Legality Of tie Maine Count.


Governor Garcelon. having the law on
his side doth sorely trouble the Republi..
cans. 1t is what makes them howl and
gnash their teeth, crying out ito arms; to
armsi
If they thought they could settle it by
law, it would give them but small trouble,
and they would never think of such a
thing as leaving it to the arbitrement of
the sword.
1t is preposterous to run parallel between
the cases of Maine in 1879 and Louisiana
in 1876 where the same ballots were re-
turned fof Republican President and
Democratic Governor. If Hayes was
elected Packard was also
In Maine, the returns are made strictly
in accordance with law, while in Louisiana
the returns were made 10 perversion of law,
right, and justice. X.
Rock Island, His. Dec 9th 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

The bigger the stocking. the fewer the
presents.
Give unto others as you would have
others give unto you.
It takes a hungry boy to knock the
stufhn' out of turkey.
This is the season of the year to show
how you interpret Charity.
Prussia is short about 100000, just
about the sum we lack.
Eli Perkins usually gets tie lynn share
OF advertising, This isn't a lie.
Settle up old scores.a and let New Years
be day of rejoicing and good cheer.
itself as to ask: What did Rhoderick
Dhu?" What didn't he do2
Young man, as you value the smiles of
your best girl, don't give her twenty five
cent diamond ring.
Paper bricks are made now, and the man
who wants to put brick in his hat had
better not use the old kind.
The New Haven Register man smiles
and is content. The snow storm was only
blizzard" in masquerade costume.
Heart disease develops very rapidly in
women. Usually about the time a mouse
makes It's appearance in the house,
The Whitehall Times says Adam was
undoubtedly the first man. If he had
been shoemaker he would have been the
last man.
The Philadelphia Chronicle says to the
manufacturer OF soothing syrup baby in
somebody else's house is wealth spring
of pleasure.
The Wheeling Leader has discovered
that, next to the handkerchief, there is
nothing in the world that gets asmany blows
as street lamp.
Don't serve wine on your New Years
table, ladies, says goody goody exchange.
Certainly not. Give it to your callers in
a bottle behind the hall door.
An exchange notes this striking differ
ence. "A man gets tight to solace him
self, and cats bad figure. A woman
solaces herself that she gets tight to cut a
fine figure"
A stout heart will carry you pleasantly
across the river of hfe," says an old philo-
sopher We notice, however. that ferry
boats take the majority OF passengers.
Sea-serpent stories will keep many a
man outside the pearly gates, New York
Express And the tale of the Oldest iu-
retire till the atmosphere changes. - O,oego
Record. 4@pa.
The Boston Post calls the Grant reoep-
ton the greatest show on earth. That's
so. Poor Barnum is nowhere.-New York
E1preSs. Grant himself can make bar
numb--take the spirit out of it, you know.
Boston Post
Shi Not so loud until after New Years.
Western eenious gets up aud whoops
while men of other sections are quietly
waiting for the fire TO burn. Ar Oshkosh
oyster ssloon-keeper has hung out sign;
Take home stew in a bottle. New
York Express That's it How often
are stews taken hone in bottle; stews
that result in general domestic broi!.-
Syracuse Times.
Every night. Ask US harder one.
Patience, good soul, patience. The De-
trcit Free Press says there will come
day in the history Of this country when the
rag buyer who hats his vehicle in front of
house and blows just one little foot on
his internal old horn will be yanked into
wolf meat in exactly forty five seconds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
From the Davenport Democrat.

Sudden Transfers Of Real Estate.
There were two sudden and pretty i'm
portant transactions IN real estate on Christ
mas. In the afternoon, Messrs. Fred
rMelchert, George A, Rooster, and John
Bruhn were in company, enjoying q social
chat. They were comparing notes as to
their vocations and the results TO each
individual, Bruhn being a farmer. and
Messrs Melchert and Rooster grain mer-
chants BOTH
At last up springs Rooster. and cries to
Bruhn:
John, [ will give you my property on
the east side of Harrison street-824 feet
front by 100 feet deep, with It's brick
warehouse two stories high, and two-storv
brick dwelling house which stands there
on, tor your best farm 10 Butler town
shipt"
IN do it." quickly, replied Mr.. Bruhn
Struck in DIR. Fred Mechert, John. |
VIII give you 400 cash for that Rooster
property on Harrison street.
Replied Bruhn, I'll! take it 4"
Then Dir. Melchert handed Dir, Bruhn
ten dollars to bind the bargain. and MIR.
Bruhn handed the money to Mr.. Rooster
to bind the bargain with him, end the sales
were considered as made.
Mr.. Brubn owns three 1f0 acre farms
II Liberty township. and Dir. Rooster is
to go out, look them all over, and take his
choice. Each party to the transaction
thinks he struck good thing in his
Christmas transaction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result OF MENTAL oVER-WoRK.
!NDIsCRETIoNS Or EXCEssES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SpEcIFTc No
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dlspels the gloom and dependency,
lmparts strength and energy. -stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold By dealers.
Price, $i.00 per single VIAL or S., 90 ner
package of five vials and 81 90 vial of now
der Sent by mail on receipt of priee
Address HUMPHREYS HoMEoPATHrC ME-.
DIoINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

| The following dialogue occurred in front
of one of our business places and shows the
enlightened condition of the average Afri
can:
Sambo to Jim-Say Jim, what's dis
bout de wedder an de degrees and the
thermometer
Why. doesn't you understand dat Sam
DO! Dye see it's dis way: Dey counts
sixty miles to a degree, and dat makes it.
When you go sixty miles souf, It's degree
warmer, an if ye go sixty miles norf it's de
udder way
Is dat SO? Ise glad ye dun tole me, kase
| nebber understood bout dat degree BUSH
ness afoah.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Snmme r's Heat.

relaxes the system and renders US liable
to attacks of dirarhoea, dysentery, bloody
fux, cholera-morbus, cramps in stomach,
collie, and other painful and dangerous
affections for which Dr. Pierce compound
Extract Of Smart w eed-compounded
from the best French brandy, Jamaica
ginger, smart-weed. or water-pepp
anodyne, soothing and healing gums and
baIsams, is most potent specific. 1t is
equally eficacious in breaking up colds.
fevera. and uflamm atory attacks. Every
household should be supplied with it..
Fifty cents by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Central Presbyterian Church,

Owing to disappointment. late in the
week, in obtaining supply for the pulpit
from abroad. also for LOCAL supply to-day
there will be 10 preaching 10 the Central
church tomorrow, the 2Sth inst.
The Sunday school, at 9:l5 O'Clock a.
M, the young peoples meeting at 2:30
O'Clock p. M, and the Wednesday evening
prayer meeting at 7:30 o'clock, will b
held as usual, 10 the lecture room A full!
attendance of the members Of the church
and congregation is earnestly requested at
the prayer meeting, as matters OF interest
and Importance will be brought before
them at that time.
By ORDER OF SESSION.
Union please copy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

Pleasant weather.
Hogs sold at 1925 liveiweight to-day.
Services in all the churches to-mor-
row.
Circuit Court begins January 5th
1880
The merchants all did lively trade
on Christmas.
The Reform Club rooms will be open
to all friends of temperance from to
Sunday afternoons.
Don't forget that the Emma Abbott
Grand Opera will be at Harper's Theatre
on New Years night.
-Doric Lodge. A. E. & A. NJ. Moline
will have public installation on Tuesday
evening next. The fraternity cordially
invited.
The cost to members of the A. o. u
w., of Iowa, for carrying $4,000 insurance
during the past gear was only $l2-s
cheap rate for first class insurance.
Tomorrow the California Sunday
train, on the C. r.. l. & p will carry
through mail. The train leaves Rock Is
land for the east at g a. M; for the west al
6:3 5p. M.
Prof. Anderson and Miss Andersen
appear at Harpers Theatre, Tuesday Dec.
30th, in a choice programme Of magic
novelties. A large number of gifts will be
distributed during the evening.
AT Weyerhauser' fire Charles Coyne
was arrested by Officer McCabe, and taken
to the armory. This morning he appeared
before Justice Cooke, but 10 one appear
ing against him, he was discharged.
Smith & Co.. of St. Louis. and Burton
& Co., Milan, who pack more ice than any
firms operating in this section, commenced
cuttingsice in Rock River to-day. The ice
is ten, twelve and fourteen inches thick.
The alterations now making in the
Treasurers aud Sheriff's Offices supply
a want long needed aud adds much to the
general appearance of the rooms, as well
as giving more space in which to transact
the business Of the two departments.
"a Some fifty persons in Davenport were
in-the decision of Judge Blod-
gett ia the Protection Life case, as clients
of Cook and Richman. The amount called
from each was $50 to Sl50-kad the
assessment been sustained Ian aggregate
of at least $4,000. A letter from Chicago
states the decision was mostly made on
points preaented By Judge Riohman in his
last month.
This afternoon B. d. BGford gave 4
splendid game dinner, at the Butord resi-
clerks, and superintendent OF the firm of
B. D. Buford & Co. The COLLATION. was "a
N gnifcent one, and thoroughly enjoyed
by all who were present. 1t is just such
affairs aa this, which tend to cement the
kindly feeling existing between employers
and employees and makes the business go
smoothly.
One Of our exchanges tells of the fol
lowing uses to which old newspapers may
be put after furnishing the family with its
share of reading matter: "Old newspa
pers are useful in many ways. Under
carpets they save wear and keep the floor
warmer By covering cracks. Over the
edge of each slap. under stair carpets, they
are almost indispensable, and serve better
purposes than clumsy carpet pads. A
folded across the chest and
buttoned under outer the garment, protects
the lungs in long, cold ride, Newspapers
are equal to chamois skin for rubbing win
COWS after they are washed and wiped
Zine under stoves is better polished
by rubbing with dry papers than by wash
ing. .Dampened pager IS good to rub NJ
and brighter the kitchen stove.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Mutual Aid.

Arsenal Lodge. No. 22s, 1. o. NJ. A.
last evening, elected officers as follows:
Presidential 2. Graves.
Vice President--L. f. HarsoD.
Secretary and Financial Secretary
g. L, Eyster.
Treasurer-Ph;l Mitchell
Trustees months F. Har8on.
Delegate to Grand Lodge-A P
Graves.
The installation takes place on the Ssh
of January.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
PERSONAL.

Geo. Buford, of the branch house of B.
D. Buford & Co., Kansas City, is home for
the holidays.
Frank Ames, of the American Express
formerly of this CITY. but now located at
st, Louis, Is in Rock Island visiting old
time friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

The taxes for 1879 are now due Office
hours from a. %. to u m. and from to
D. 10. Office in W, A. johnson shoe store
next door west of Harpers Theatre I'd
Avenue. THos. A. JOHNSON,
I2-I3dMtf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Probate.

The record of the Probate Court con"
tains the following:
Estate of George Richards, deceased.
Letters Of administration issued to Ann
G. Richards, under bond of IS 600.
Estate of Henry Fisher, deceased
Letters iof administration issued to
Henry Coffeen. under bond of 5000.
Estate of Henry Merritt. deceased,
Will admitted to probate and ordered
recorded. Letters testameptary issued
toEwidow, Amelia NJ. Merritt. without
bond
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

Is speedily consumed in pulmonary and
nervous diseases. Check its too rapid
destruction with the great pulmonic and
invigorant. PHILLIPS 'PALTABLE" COP
LIVER On, in combination with Phospho-
Nutritine. All druggist. Depot 2 Platt
Street. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
DIED.

MOYNIHANAt MarenGo. Iowa, on Friday,
Dec. gin, at the residence of her brother Rev
Father Moynihan, ats Moynihan, aged % years.
Funeral tomorrow Sunday at 800 p. M, from
St. Joseph's church, Rock Island.
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Note Her remains win arrive in this city to-
night, and will be kept at St Joseph's church.
Union copy, =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

The removal of these tumors by RADwAY's Re-
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous Is now
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. c. Krapf, Mrs
j. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. d Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1873; also that of Mrs G. S. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our ''False and
True"
Space forbids our making particular reference to
the various cases of chronic diseases reached by
our SARsARARILLIAE REsoLvENT. Invaids and
their friends must consult our writings IL they
with to obtain an idea of the promise and potency
OF r. r. II. Remedies.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
RAILWAYS READY RBLIBF

In from one TO twenty minutes, never fails IN re
lieving PAIN with one thorough application. n
ma tier how violent excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Inirm, Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF viii afford
ins ant case.
Inflammation of the Kidneys, Inflammation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold ChiIls
Ague Chills,
Chilbiains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com :
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
IN the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
A CARD,

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discreuons of YOUTH nervous weakness, early decay
loss OF manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE Or CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSIAH
T. INNAE, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Card of Thanks

Rock ISLAND, Dec. q, 1879
To the Editor of the ARaUs.
We desire to express our sincere thanks
to the Fire department, the Hose Co. of
B. d. Buford & Co. Pow works, and all
other citizens. that assisted in saving our
property from the devouring flames yester-
day. EYERHAUsER y DENKMANN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

PURE COP LIVER OIL, made from fresh
selected livers, on the sea shore. by Gas
we'll, Hazard &. Co, New York. Ii is alb.
solutely Pure and saoeet Patients who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.
Physicians have decided it superior to any
Of the other oils in the market. s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
a workingn,an.

Being obliged to work for years in damp
my legs became contracted and
caused me much pain. My physician.
DIR. Z. Helm recommended the use of ST..
JACOBS On, and five bottles cured me.
| deem it my duty to acquaiat suffering
humanity of this wonderful remedy.
G. JUNGK, Neac. York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

No CLEANSING AGENT In existence is
comparable to GLENN's SULPHUR Soar
as an era0icant aud preventive of local
diseases of the skin, and as a means of
increasing the Wilderness and softness of
the cuticle. Ask the ladies'. if you would
learn its excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

Illustrated Marriage Guide. go pages, Gle IN
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, 25 cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 5 cents-secure1y
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist.
51T ST. Charles Street, St Louis Mo,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
Readings Russia Salve.

For over fifty years Redding's Russia
Salve has been acknowledged the leading
remedy for all flesh wounds and skin dis
eases. Ell. B. Clafiin. the great New York
dry goods merchant, pronounces it the
best remedy [ have ever used"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by 9
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable aud distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm il
bed No humbug as a trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for SO cents. RossmAN & Nc.
kINsTRY. Hudson, N. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
The W eathsr--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated by thermometer
TAX. go below zero 12P.M 500 above SerC
o. L. $40 - p. N.400 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27

A FAvoRITE Cough RENlEDY,-For
Colds. Sore Throat, Asthma. Catarrh
and other diseases of the bronchial tubes,
no more useful articles can be found than
the well-known "Broaon's Bronchial
T9.aebeS -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-27
FEVER & AGUE

fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet typhoid yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick Railway Ready Relief.
Il will in a few moments, when taken according
TO directions cure Cramps, Spasms. Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrh9a, Dysentery
Cole. Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. a few drops IN
water will prevent sickness pains from change
of water 1t is better than French brandy or bit
tcrs as stimulant,
MINERS and LUMBEBMEE should always be pro-
viz dxyf