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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

At Bismark, D. T., the first Northern
Pacific railroad train, loaded with visitors
and railroad iron, crossed over the Mis-.
souri, on the 18th. The track is laid on
the ice with twelve foot ties. The train
was the first that ever went over any river
on ice without some special bridging under
meath. The ice is three feet thick, and
the thermometer 20 dogs. below zero.
Nine hundred cars Of material will be
crossed over the extension of the road at
once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One Of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get.
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage cheek
Oh the counter Of the Hotel, yoar baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense. We adyise you to give the
Grand Union d trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Safe and Sure.

Mr. II II STEVENS.
In 1871 your VEGBTINE was recommended to me !;
and, yielding to the persuasions Of friend, con-
scented to try it, At the time l was suffering from
general debility and nervous prostration, supertn-
duced by overwork and irregular habits, Its won
derfu Strengthening and curative properties seemed
and under its persistent use rapidly recovered,
gaining more than usual health and good feeling.
Since then have not hesitated TO give NEGETTNR
nv most UNQUALIFIED Endorsement as being safe,
sure and powerful agent in promoting health and
restoring the wasted system TO new life and energy
VKGETINE is the only medicine use, and as long
as live l never expect to ind better.
Yours truly, w II CLARK
100 Monterey Street ALLEGHENY Penn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The Davenport Democrat very sensibly
says that ''the Iowa Democracy will not
endorse any greenback movement, men or
measures in the coming campaign" What
little Democracy there Is in that state is of
the very best quality, and very little OF it
ever came from Pennsylvania.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
VEGETTNE

The following letter from Rev G W Mansfield.
formerly pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Hyde Park. and at present settled In Lowell, must
convince every one who reads his letter of the won
derful curative qualities of VEGETINR as thorough
cleanser and purifier Of the blood.
HYDE PARK, MASS, Feb IS, 1876.
Dear sir,1About ten years ago my health failed
through the deploring fleets Of dyspepsia; nearly
a year later was attacked by typhoid fever In its
worst form II settled in my back, and took the
form OF n large deprecated abscess, which was 10
months in gathering. 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 profuse die
charge. also lost small pieces OF bone at differ
cnt times.
Matters run on thus about seven years, till May,
1874, when a friend recommended me TO 90 TO your
once, and TAX with you Of the virtue OF NEekTlNE
did So and by your kindness passed through your
mandatory, noting the ingredients, &c by which
your remedy is produced
BY what saw and heard gained some conf
dence In VEGETrEE.
commenced taking It soon after, but felt worse
from its effects; stlll persevered and soon felt 1t
was beneftting me in other respects, Yet did not
see the results desired till had taken it faith
fully for n little more than year, when the din
Guilty in the back was cured; and for nine months
i have enjoyed the best OF health.
have in that time gained twenty-five pounds OF
flesh, being heavier than ever before in my life and
wac never more able to perform labor than now.
swelling as large as my fist gather on another part
OF my body.
COOK NEdETINE faithfully, and II removed II
level with the surface in q month. think should
have been cured Of my main trouble sooner II had
taken larger doses, after having become accustom-
cd TO its effects.
Let your patrons troubled with scrofula or kid
ney disease understand that Il takes time 10 cure
chronic diseases; and, II they will patiently take
NEaErINE, Il Will, IN my Judgment, cure them.
Yours very truly,
q W MANSFIELD,
Pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
VEGETTNE
Prepared by
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
English Female Bitters.

This Is now conceded to be the only female regu-
lator and uterine tonic in the United States Ply
sicians AL over the country who know of its many
Cures have no hesitancy in giving it hearty re-
commendation. DR. F Sim, of Memphis, Dr. T C
Thompson, of n O., DR.. Alexander, OF Austin. Tex.
es and the druggists throug hoQt the South can be
referred to For the speedy cure of monthly fe-
male troubles affecting married or single ladies
for leucorrhoea, liberation, prolapsus hysteria
amp all aimilar diseases 1t has no equal,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
al Honest Medicine Fee of charr.

Of all medicines Advertised to cure any
affection OF tue Throat, Chest or Lungs,
We know of none we can recommend so
highly as DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY,
for Consumption, Coughs. Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hay Fever. Hoarseness, tick
ling in the throat, loss of voice, etc. This
medicine does positively cure, and that
where everything else has failed. No medi-
cine can show one half so many positive and
permanent cures as have already been eff
iected by this truly wonderful remedy.
For Asthma and Bronchitis it is perfect
specific, curing the very worst cases in the
shortest tine possible. We say by all
means give it a trial. Trial bottles free.
Regular size $l00. For sale by G. Speidel,
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The attention of ali those who wish to
tempt fortune is directed to the card of
Peck & Morton, Bankers and Brokers of
New York, in this issue of THE ARGUS.
They present new and careful plan of
operating in stocks, and ask those inter-
ested to send for circular
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

DIAMoND.-The best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tlied Ivory
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad a few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless mita.
lions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only By DR.. a. +. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. y. Box
5000, New York City. Sold By ell Drug
gists. SO cents a Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Purity, strength and reliability stamp
the character of DooLEY's YEAST Pow
DER as being par excellence the best of all
preparations used to perfect and facilitate
the process of baking. Less thap two
thirds ordinary quality sufices. Sostrong
and pure is this admirable article that the
skillful housekeepers have learned to dis
card ell others.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
HabituaI Consultation.

Drastic purgatiVcs fail to relieve this troublesome
complaint which now afflicts thousands of males
and females throughout the country. Strong med
lclnes DO mt re harm than good, and only tend to
weaken the tone of the bowels and paralyze their
nc ION Mild rel 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 sells
Tor 81 cents per bottle, and no family should be
without It.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Eucklen's Arnica Saliva

The BEST sALvE in the world for CUTS,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns,
and ali kinds of Skin Eruptions This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction In every case, or money refunded.
Price 25 Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDEL, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

But a short time remains before shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exacting in
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.
d&w NJ. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The lumber manufactured in the Mis-
sippi Valley, according to the official state
ment, during the season of 1878, was
Sl4,525,S 41 feet, which shows slight
increase over that manufactured in 1877,
which was 705, 746,7O7 feet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Mitchell & Parsons having bought the
Kelly & Retticker stock of boots aud shoes,
they propose to sell it out at less than first
cost. and at lower prices than interior
goods are sold. Everyone knows that the
stock is first class. and it mast 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, 1879-02-15

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, 1879-02-15

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds Of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper nd
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial, dwt,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The poor negro is DO longer the bur
den of the song of the leading republicans
That party these days has no use for the
niger" What spare change he had
they stole with the Freedmen's Savings
Bank; the bloody shirt is played out; the
ungrateful creature has taken to voting
the Democratic ticket, and hence they have
employed secret agents to induce him t.
depart from Louisiana. Mississippi and
other States, and wend his way to the
Territories and Kansas, SO as to reduce
the bases of representation when next
years census comes TO DO taken.-Argus
and Patriot W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Notice.
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. 1st, 1879.

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Feb. Est, 1879.
TIE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
Vltes sealed bids for lighting .eAtinguishing and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirtv
four street lamps. more or less with Igt is other
than by Coal Gas. Bids Will be received
until the srd day of March 1879 at 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, 1879 And the
City Council will reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
JN0. L. REID,
City Clerk
All city papers will Iplease publish until the srd
day OF March, 1870.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds ''Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so well, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler & Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
A GARD.

To all who are suffering sfrom the errors and IN
discretIons of YOUTH nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &C., will 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. INxAN, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The Joliet penitentiary ran behind $780,
600 last year, and bill has been introduce
ed to cover the deficiency This is just
what makes complaint among trade-un
ions. The penitentiary comes into the
field in competition with them, breaks
down prices, disarranges matters general
ly, and aftar rniDing its competitor, runs
behind itself, and then comes into the
state and asks that its deficiency be made
up out OF the ruined tax payers pockets
LTchanqe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
It is Now Obvious.
[TaYlorYille Democrat ]

]
We have often wondered why the Gu
phonius cognomen ''d-st fool in Illinois"
was given W. 7. Dowdali, editor of the
National Democrat, but since reading his
paper the reason has become obvious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Three boxes of the Pitch Lozenee will be
sent by mail on receipt of one dollar. Di-
rect your orders to VIM. Renne, Pittsfeld
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, 1879-02-15

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conquered by it. Druggists sell
"A
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

During the month Of January the Mint
in San Francisco city coined IS, 700 double
eagles and 100000 standard dollars; in
all | ,085, 900 pieces, of the value of 81
100000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
vEGETINE.
VEGET
Am ExcelIent Medicine.

SPRINGFIELD, o.. Feb. 8, 1877.
This Is to certify that have used VEGETINE,
manufactured by II Il Stevens, Boston, Mass. for
Rheumatism and General Prostitution OF the Ner-
v0us System, with good success. / recommend
VRGETINE as an excellent medicine for such COM
plants. Yours very truly, -
CIV VANDERBILT.
Mr. Vandegrift, OF the Arm Of Vandegrift q Hun
man. Is a wellrknown business man 10 this place,
having one OF the largest stores in Springfield, .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

There is a man in the woods Of West
Virginia who has been a fugitive there
ever since he was drafted in 1868. He
cannot be persuaded that the war is over
st. Louis Republican That's nothing
We know an editor in this state,
who has been in a post Office since 1870,
and he can't be persuaded the war is over.
But be never was drafted because he
bought q substitute Springfield Regis
fen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Of course it will be 10 order for all the
defamers Of Tilden to cry liar! liarI He
could have secured their appreciation IN
one way alone. That was to admit all
their charges and beg forgiveness. To
deny the charges Of 2 stalwart Radical is
to lis t Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Cundurango

At this time of the year there is 10 rem.
edy SO effective as Maguire's cundurango.
1t regulates the liver, punfes the blood
and reiuvinates the whole system. 1t is
one of the most valuable household rene
dies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Although Pozzoui's medicated complex
lou powder is perfectly harmless and nom
explosive. still it goes off and makes good
report Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Leonard Turner, of Muscatine, Iowa,
has been arrested for obtaining money I'M
der false pretences. He claimed to be
Jesus Christ, and under this representa-
ton borrowed $500 of an innocent Dutch
man. The world is better than it used to
be- Jesus Christ couldn't borrow fifteen
cents in Jerusalem. - Chicago Telegraph.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Our Minister'S Wife.

Mr. II r STEVENS
Dear sir:-Three years ago was suffering ter
ril lY with Inlammatory Rheumatism. Our minis
ter's wife advised me to take VEGETTEB. After ia
king one bottle, entirely relieved. This year
feeling q return OF the disease, again commenced
taking IT., and AN being benefited greatly. Ii also
greatly improves my digestion. Respectfully,
MRS A BALLARD.
1n11 West Iefferann Street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The pay of the teachers in the public
schools of Indianapolis, Ind, for the month
of January amounted to SO, 232. "a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

I(you want your Baby to look bright do
not put it to sleep with laudanum when
restless, but use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
25 cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Chew Jackson Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns.
ca!l on Miss Plat, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Reaa the Advertisement

OF Dr. McAtfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay $1oo forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated nv thermometer:
7AM 90 below zero 12P.M re above zero
BAN. l. I'm. 12S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
95 CENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at d. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Religious.

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Communion and address by the pastor
Rev. DR.. Westwood at 1915. Preaching
at I. Near the Kingdom" All cordially
invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Only half dozen nice cIoaks left at
Mitchell & Parsons and they will be sold
way below cost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Remembar

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at NJ,
g. Wills, dry goods. emporium. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

200 pounds new embroideries from 8
cents yard up, the biggest bargain ever
shown in these goods, at Mitchell & Par
sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

The Sycamore Marsh Harvester Go. in
tend getting out 1000 new harvesters this
season, also 1900 sulky pIows, and 1000
Observation-Disclosures for said plows. An
average of 100 men will be employed in
the establishment. The EIlwood factory
in the same city, has orders for 5000 cul-
tivators and 600 sulky plows, and gives
employment to 70 hands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
CITY ELECTION !!

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE
" 4th day OF March next, at the following voting
places, in the city of Rock Island an election will
be held for
One Mayor, for one year.
One Alderman, First Ward, for 2 years
One Alderman, Second Ward, for years
One Alderman, Third Ward, for ? years.
One Alderman, Fourth Ward, for years
One Alderman Fifth Ward, for years.
One Township Supervisor, for year.
Two Assistant Township Supervisors, for year.
One Township Assessor, for year
One Township Collector, for year.
PLACES OF VOTING TO BE AS FOLLOWS:
First Ward Hose House.
Second Ward-Uose House.
Third Ward-Hose House.
Fourth Ward-Hose House.
Fifth Ward-Hose House
The election will be opened ut O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock in the
afternoon Of the same day.
Dated at Rock Island, this 18th day OF February,
1879.
JOHN L. REED,
%l3du City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

All wooden goods at cost and less, at
Mitchell & Parsons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

Life for the Hair
At Th0mas's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15

We shall never cease to endorse the
good qualities Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup;
for without its good effect our paper would
have been short Of reading matter this
week; we had a shocking cough-Er-
change.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
Women Want to Vote,

That will be a millennium when we can
crowd up to the polls, hang around the
voting places and pack eaucases with the
grown up girls who are willing to own up
that they are old enough to vote. Then
the boy who parts bis hair in the middle
will assume a position Of importance as a
political factor. from the fact that he win
be sought by ofice-aspirants for. his in
fuence with large class of voters, where
as now he is about as useless member of
the great political family as can be i'm
agined. AS an entering wedge to bring
abont this millennium, petitions are cir
culating about the state of the following
import:
To the Senate: - Whereas, In these years
of temperance work the argument of de-
feat in our contest with the saloons has
taught US that our efforts are merely pal
liative of disease in the body polite,
which can never be cured until Law and
moral suasion go hand in hand in our be.
loved State; and
Whereas, The instincts Of self-protection
and of apprehension for the safety of her
children, her tempted loved ones, and heI
home, renders woman the natural enemy
of the saloons. Thergore,your petitioners
men and women of the State of Illinois
having at heart the protection of our homes
from their worst enemy. the legaized
traffic in strong drink, do hereby most
earnestly pray your honorable body that
by suitable legislation, it may be provided
that in the State of Illinois the question Of
licensing at any time, in any loeslity, the
sale of any and all intoxicating drinks, Gin.
Guiding wine and beer, shall be submitted
to and determined by ballot, in which
women of lawful age shall be privileged tt
take part in the same manner as the meL
when voting on the question of license.
The number of signers in this city /:
now about four hundred. Next Wednes
day afternoon the ladies interested NEE
at Negus' Hall to make further and closin,
arrangements for the canvass OF the city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-15
VEGETTNE
~
II. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.

EB"vEGETrxE is sold by all Druggists.