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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
ENGLAND,
NEW YORK.

New YORK, Oct. 2.-The aeport of the
general agent of the trustees of the Pea
body education fund states that necessity
for the federal governments granting some
aid to the southern states in their efforts
to educate the ignorant classes lis greater
than ever before, as the evils that grow
out Of popular Ignorance spread blight
over the whole country. with two million
children still without means of instruction
the danger of situation is apparent. The
school population of Virginia is 2S0,349
wbitesand 2O2.S50 colored; of these but
100000 were enrolled in the schools in 78.
In North Carolina the school population
was 273, ,767 eolored, total enrolled 22S,000.
The mandamus proceedings before ex-
traordinary term of the supreme court, to
compel the police commissioners to appoint
one Tammany inspector in each election
district, were adjourned to day owing to
the illness OF Judge Davis.
Fire in the toy factory, 180 to 197
Fifth avenue. Loss on stock and building
about $4,000, partially insured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Persons visiting or leaving New Yorl
City for business or pleasure. or to visi
Niagara, Saratoga. the White Noun
tains. West Point, Garrison s, Brighton, o,
Manhattan Beach, Long Branch, or other
summer resorts, will find the GRAND
UNION HOTEL, opposite the Grand
Central Depot, one of the best and most
convenient Hotels in New York City
to stop at, being situated just opposite the
Grand Central Depot, you save your bag
gage, expressage and carriage hire: it is
first class in all its appointments, and kept
on the European plan, affording guests
the privilege of paying only for what they
get; its $50 elegantly furnished rooms are
reduced to only one dollar and upwards
per day. The Restaurants. Lunch and
Wine Rooms are supplied with the best.
GU can live better with less money at the
GRAND UNION HoTFL than at any other
frst-class Hotel in the city. 1t is under
the management of VIM. ID. Garrison,
who studies TO make guests fully at home
and fully merits the large patronage i.
receives
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
wAsHIN aTow.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Hon. s. ",
Downey, delegate to Congress from Wye-
ming territory. telegraphed the postmas--
ter General to-day stating that First
Assistant Postmaster General Tyner and
party ere travelling through the Ute
Indian country and are in danger Of being
attacked by the hostiles. The telegram
also requested that authority from the
War Department be dispatched to Fort
Saunders to have the party informed of
their immediate danger. Gen. Knapp,
Chief Clerk of the Post-Ofice Department,
at once obtained the necessary authority
from the War Department and Downey
was notified that the comm anding officers at
Fort Saunders would afford any facilities
possible for the protection of any parties
IL the Ute country,
Eearly $4,000 600 were paid out of the
Treasury, during September. on account
cf pension arrears. But for this the de-
crease in the public debt during the month
would have been about $40 10000
The War Department. at the request OF
citizens OF Savannah, has directed that a
company Of troops from Mcpherson bar
racks at Atlanta be sent to the former city
on the occasion Of the celebration Of the
Sergeant Jasper centennial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, UctOber z.
To Sept. 1878 the National Bank oi
Baltimore was robbed of two tin boxes,
one containing $4,000 in bank notes be.
longing to the bank, the other contained
bonds aggregating $2S, 900 deposited by
the late Col. William NJ. Boone, together
with stock certificates and private papers.
On Friday last young man hunting in the
woods, near Woodberry. saw two men
sounding for something buried. Tuesday
last the same person saw two men digging
at the same place. At night, the young
man with several friends went to the spot,
and digging, unesrthed a tin box which
still contained Col. Boone's bonds and a
number Of his private papers,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
TEL. 7. L.1EGR.AP]EHIC.
I7ssegrapaea totae Rock1sland Argue. !
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NE VS..
FRANCE.

FRANCE
PARIS, Oct. 2.-Scecie in the hank OF
France decreased 10, 10000 francs the
past week
SPAIN
LISBON, Oct. 2.-The health commits.
sion has declared the Atlantic ports of the
United States free from fever, but New
Orleans and Memphis are still infected,
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Oct. boyd writes tha t
Elliott must row with him before rowing
with Hanlan according to rules aud prac-
tice.
A letter on Egypt's African empire
says Gordon Pasha disburses his native
subordInates and is almost without Euro
pean assistance. The letter further states
that should ne resign everything would
fall to pieces.
A FEstia street encounter took place
between Edward Levy Lawson of the Dav
Telegraph and Lsbrouchere of the Truth
Lawson attacked Labrouchere on account
of a paragraph on the Truth
Baron Chalice viii succeed Count Ziohy
as ambassador of Austria at Constantine
pie
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, nervous pros
tration, and all forms Of general debility
relieved by taking MENsMAN's PEPToN-
IzED BEEF Tonic, the only preparation OF
beef containing its entire nutritious pcep-
critics. Il is not rrere stimuiant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood
making, ce-generating, aud life-sustain-
ing properties: is Invaluable in all en-
feebied conditions, whether the result OF
exhaustion, nervous prostration. oyerwork,
or acute disease; particularly If resulting
from pulmonary com plants. CAsWELL,
HAZARD & Co., proprietora, New York.
Sold by druggists, W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
That Qaiuine will cure any Fever is wei

That Qainine will cure any Fever is well
known. But it is strange that the other
febrifuge principles contained in Peruy az
bark are more powerful than Quinine. and
do not produce any annoying head symp-
toms like buzziDg in the ears. This fact
is proved by Dr.. &. VIilhoft's sAnti-Per
lodic or Fever and Ague Tonic, which is a
preparation of Peruvian bark. without
Qaininc, according to the declaration OF
its proprietors. Wheeloek, Finlay 81 Co.,
of New Orleans.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Important information.

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any ether
remedy in the market.
1t is a boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis &c. and single
teaspoonful taken in time viii! prevent a
fresh eold'' from developing into some
thing worse
1t is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing-cough and groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Bengston
Druggist. 72d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
OHIO.

CINCINNATI. Oct AT meeting Of
striking cabinet makers this morning, two
firms sent in communications agreeing 70
pay the Is per cent. advance demanded.
The Central Furniture Co.. refused to
pay the advance. The employees of Hen
shaw & Co., held meeting this forenoon
aud appointed committee to wait upon
the proprietors to endeavor TO make an
amicable adjustment of wages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
quack nostrum but reliable remedy,
vouchod for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known "Lithon-
triptic" is in general demand being consid-
cred the best remedy OF its class in the
market. For sale by druggists. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depres-
sion of spirits and general debility, in thei.
various forms; also as preventive against
fever and ague and other intermittent
fevers. the ''FERRo PHosPHoRATED ELK
IR OF CALIsAYA," made by CaswelI, Haz-
ard & Co.. New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic; and as tonic
for patients recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
$500 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach
Bowels. Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for case they will not cure or help
or for anything impure or injurious found
in them Hop Bitters. Test X. See
Truths" or Proverbs. another column
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
TIE ARaUs Ion pRTNr

The ARGUS jon PRINTING hooMs
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, ard 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 and
the public generally are invited to give our
worl, trial, dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Did Medford.

Nothing is Superior 20 the old genuine
Medlord Rum from Daniel Lawrence Il
Son, Boston They keep enly a strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers iuRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence i Sous genuine old
Medford
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade oi
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 It's line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Economy and Pleas ure

are united in SOZODONT. A few drops
on the brush make delightful lather for
the mouth, which is fragran and healthfnl.
SOZODONT tightns the teeth in their
sockets, restores them to their original
color. and is altogether the most agreeable
wash ever offered to the public. 1t is
economical aud pleasant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Skinny Men

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking fesh Yivacity, electric power, VITAL brain
or nerve forces men injured by mental strain, ply
scal excesses abuse, etc; aged persons to retain
former Yigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
tion should use wells Health Renewer,' - remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence. leannees, sexual
debility premature decline, etc 81 At Druggists
Depot, IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at BengsrOn'e.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Kidney Disease.

Kidney diseases affiict the greater part
of the human race. and they are constant
ly on the increase bui where the virtues of
Kidney Wort have become known, they
are held in check and speedily cured. Let
those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff. give this
great remedy trial and be cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Many cosmetics for the complexion have
from time to time been put unon the mar
ket. But none have stood the test as has
Pozzoni's medicated complexion powder.
It is an absolute curdttUe for bletches, dis
oolorations. freckles, etc. For sale BY
drnpgiata
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
brain & Nerve

Nervous Prostration, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General Of Special Debility resulting from early
Youthful ndscretions excesses vices or irregular
tiles toften continued TO more mature years. cured
BY wells Health Renewer,f greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
s. at Draggists. Advice free. Depot, IS Barclay
St., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Superior articles in universal request are
always counterfeited, and the pirates of
trade. who pick up living deprecating
upon the rights of sother. are constantly
trying to cheat the public by substituting,
initiating and falsyfying Simmons Liver
Regulator; but bewarel take none except
under our copyrighted, engraved label,
with seal, signature and stamp of j. II.
ZeiIin & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Summer Suits.

J. Il. Dixon. the popular cutter aud
filter, has large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles to which be
invites the attention of the public Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

OUR VEGETABLE CURE FOR CATARRH
for cold in the head and hay fever. Try it,
Sold by G. Speidel. Rock Island and Rich
ards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO Oct.
Wheat-Irregular; fairly active; No 2 red 10;
spring 051s a 05L cash; / 07L Nov.
Corn-Firm and higher; 361a bid cash; 36sS Oct
36h Nov.
HOats-Firm and higher; 261l cash; 2711 Nov.
Rye-59H.
Barley-74h.
Pork-Stronger; 9 30 cash; 8 45 Nov; S7IS Jan.
Lard-Steady; 25 cash; 65 bid Nov: 6 20
asked Jany
Whsky-1 0S.
LIVE STOCK.
@Hogs-Receipts $4,000; firm; light 6G613 so;
heavy 2003 IS.
Cattle Receipts 5000; trife active un-
changed: shipping 5U0o4 90; butchers dull and
lower; western and Texans heavy, supply weak
2C003 Is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Cundurargo.

No use Of having the chills, 10 use OF
headache or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn oaae-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

4" 4 stitch in time saves nine" is good
motto for SPALDING's GLUE. 1t preserves
the furniture from destruction and can be
applied by any householder,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

PURE CCD LIVER OIL, made from fresh
selected livers, on the sea shore, by Gas.
well, Hazard &. Co., New York. 1t is alb.
solutely PWre and sceet 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. 8
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2--Indicaiions fer
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys: Clear or partly cloudy weather
with occasional rain. colder westerly winds
and rising barometer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Remember

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset. at NJ,
q. Mills, dry goods. emporium. Il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Try our LIGHTNING LINIMENT for in.
fammatory rheumatism: Sold by G. Spei
del. Rock Island and Richards & Sohr-
beck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
MEDICAL.
r~A SIZE THING

II never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
Minis Buchu-paiba-a quick, complete cure for a
fTIinsry. Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay St, New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Rengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

MEMPHIS. Oct. Mrs. W. g Nichol
son. residing four miles distant from the
city, Oh the fernando road was stricken
With fever last night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

New York Market.
NEW YORK, Oct. .
FINANCIAL.
Gold I 90
Money-506
GovernmentA-Steady
q. s. Bonds 6a9 cent & 90'e 1881 l.., 1C5
417's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1 U5 3k
New SIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Il O23I
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Quiet; No spring Oct 2114.
Rye-Quiet.
Corn-Flrm; 52IsQ53.
Bariey-Quiet
Oats Quiet; western mixed unchanged: white
35h6140.
Pork-Unchanged.
Lard-Quiet
Whisky Unchanged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

T JOHN HANNAS. being a Blacksmith by
. trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron ar the forge, go that
could work it at a better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different sub
which offered the best prospect of success
It was or one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects OF Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had defect in three of my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up in my hand in such manner, by
the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily ayoeatlon.
could not handle my tools as wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut OF to get
them out of the way, 1 have used everything that
offered any hope OF relief, but nj TO no effect
Well, ] say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and of course c0uld not prevent its COM
ing in contact with my hands.
/ took no notice of the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to use heavy hammer.
grasped with my crooked hand, and much 10 my
surprise found my crooked fingers straighteIl
eut and had as much of them as ever L
hands to my wife and family, and a general re-
Jofcing was the result.
had neighbor living about mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. / sent him
bottle of Electro Silicon LinineHt, and told him TO
use ii thoroughly. He did so, and at the end of
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked Just as it did in my case producing
perfect cure gave it to Others of my Deighbors
and friends, Tor miles around. who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Stiff
any trouble Finding tnat the Electro silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
II must be good for the horse, and 1t has proved
itself one Of the very best applications In all ex-
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal
Prepared by The
Electro Silicon .Liniment Go.
| ELmIRA,........... NEW YORK
E Price, SO cents per Large Bottle.-E
Sold Wholesale:
| FARRAND, WILLIAMS 6 CO., Detroit, MICH
} ID PARK q SON, Cincinnati, Y:
FULLER g. FULLER, Wholesale Agents, Cnlcas'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
a5 cEuTsl

will buy the celebrated DIR. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. g. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
HE ARnus 0FFrcE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap ut TEE ARGUsOFFIuE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02
Special Invitation.

Call at our Drug Store and get tria
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
free Of charge, if you are suffering with
a Cough. Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Consumption, loss of voice
tickling in the throat or Lungs. This
is the great remedy that is causing so
much excitement by its many wonder.
ful cures, curing thousands of hopeless
cases. Over one million bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery have been used
within tbs last year, and have given
perfect satisfaction in every instance.
We can unhesitatingly say that this is
is really the only sure cure for throat
and lung affections. and can cheerfully
recommend it to all, Call and get a
trial bottle free Of charge, or regular
size for $1,00.
HAVE HAD much experience among
athletes, ball players. gymnasts. etc, and
can testify to the virtues of Giles Iodide
Ammonia Linlmept for discoloration
Bruises. and Soreness of the Muscles and
Cords after violent exercises.
WILLIAM MACMAHoN.
Argyle Room,
Sixth avenne, cor. 30th ST., N. Y,
Giles Pills cures Flatulency.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

CHEvALIER.
At:SpeideI's.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
YARD II. GUYER. j. NJ. XII
GUyER &c KINNAIRD,
W. w, RATHBUN.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law AND
n Notary Public. All business will receive
prompt attention. Office in room 2, Buford's
Block, Rock Island, III. 9-2d&w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-02

ATTORNEY AT L. =, ,-oLICIToR IN CHAN
4 Cery and Notary Pr : &c, Abstracts, Loans and
GcHec-s. once 2nd Avenue, 3rd door east of
esngston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
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D NJ La n
SKEEAEY,JACKS0n & WALKER


ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW
4 0fice-Bengston's Block, Rock Island, III.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-13

melon orchard?" II haven't a water
melon tree on the place this year, MAJ
am: they were all winter killed." and
his questioner wondered why he smiled
80 pleasantly as he answered.
Now comes Johnny in from school,
with .'I'ye gut to have a new slate and
a pencil. and a sponge and a second
reader, and teacher wants me to study
geography, and I'll have to have an at
las, and the new boy got a licking,
and say, ma, won't you ask pa to buy
the books this noon, because Pm in a
hurry. and all the rest of the boys have
got their'n."
AS he was ascending the pulpit steps
n of the elders buttonholed him to
whisper an additional caution: 1.-THE
liquor dealer has just come into church,
and he gives us a lift sometimes. L
wish you would be particular not to al
lude to the whisky business or the tenn
perance question" The young minis
ter getting frightened to see the NOR
al ground thus steadily narrowing be-
fore him, inquired: "Whom or what
shall l preach against then?" The eld-
reply came with an air of triumph:
Preach againt the mormons; they
haven't got a friend in town."
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-13
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

ssThe early bird gets the worm,"
but a gnurly apple gets it also.
The engineer of a lightning express"
recently IN his own accounts,
but the train was not injured in the
least.
Woke up.-Boots-"Eight O'Clock,
surr!'' voice from the deeps)-"Why
didn't We tell me that before, confound
youl"
"How dare you swear before me2"
asked a man of his sou recently. GLOW
did 1 know you wanted to swear flrst?"
said the spoiled urchin.
Letter from a baby spending his vaca-
ton in the country: I'VE dug a wood
chuck out of his hole; it was a skunk;
we slept in the barn that night"
There will be five Sundays in next
February. Think of SO much Sunday
night bliss in the shortest month. But
then this won't happen again in forty
years. Let the old gentlemrn remem-
Der this and be hopeful when he lays in
the winter coal supply.
Snow. Mr.. Robinson" said a fair
young city visitor to the kind-hearted
farmer "won't you show US your water