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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

Lithontriptic is the name given q medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
uuack nostrum but a reliable remedy,
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country. Wherever known Lithon-
triptic" is in general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Prices Reduced

at the Davenport Shirt Factory. Shirts
washed for only 10 cents, collars for 5. or
25c. dozen. Best shirts made to order
50; fit guaranteed. Leave orders at
United States Express office.
GEO. r. MARVIN,
12,9tfmon g25 Perry Street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
dscretions 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 a elfaddressed envelope to the REV. JosEdH
IT. INMAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

AL1AN's ANTI-FAT is the great remedy for Corpu-
lency Is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
II acts on the food in the stomach, preventing It's con.
version into fat Taken according TO directions, ~
will reduce q fat person from to pounds week.
In placing this remedy before the public as posi-
tive obesity, do so knowing It's aDiIty 70
cure, as attested by hundreds or GeStlInonlalS OF
which tho following from lady In Columbus ONO,
IS a sample: Gentlemen Your Anti-t at was duly
received. took IL according TO directions ana II
reduced me I'VE pounds. was 80 elated over the re-
cult that Immediately sent 70 ACKERMANs drug
gtore for the second bottle.p Another, physician,
writing for a patient from Providence, R. J., says
"Four bottles have reduced her weight from 19o
pounds to 1872 pounds und there is general improve
ment in health.' a gentleman writing from Bos-
ton says: "Without special change or attention to
diet two bottles of Alan's Anti-Fat reduced four
and one-quarter pounds The well-known Whole
sale Druggists, SMITH, DOOLITTLE SMITH, Of BOs-
ton, Mass write follows: " AL ms Anti-Fat has
reduced lady In our city seven pounds in three
weeks.n A gentleman In ST. Louis writes: "Allan's
Anti-Fat reduced twelve pounds in three weeks,
md altogether have lost twenty-five pounds since
commencing its useAn Messrs. POWELL & PLTMPTON,
Wholesale Druggists, OF Buffalo, N Y. write: ITO
THE PROPBIEToilS OF ALLAH'S ANTI-FAT: Gentle
Inen,The following report IS from the lady who used
Adams Ant-Fat. 1t (the Anti-Fat had the desired
effect, reducing the fat from two to five pounds
week until lad lost twenty-fve pounds, nope
never to regain what have lost" Anti-Eat Is an
unoxcelled blood-puriher IL promotes digestion,
curing dyspepsia, and is also potent reIneoy Iot
rheumatism. Sold by druggists. Pamphlet on ODes-
tbTHNiC MEDICINE CO., PRoP'Rs, Buffalo, NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

Get ready for winter by taking course
of Reeds "Gilt Edge Tonic" Nothing
tones up the system so we'll, and fortifes
it against the diseases peculiar to this
season. 1t will save Doctors bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" G. Tegeler Il Co.,
wholesale agents. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Perfection in Cookery.

The nearest approach to perfection in
articles designed for kitchen use is that
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER With very
little experience the housewife or cook is
always sure of delicious biscuits, rolls,
bread, cake, etc., every time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

OF the thousands who die annually of
how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & COP LIVER On.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great sucao"". Get bottle of it. mwf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

An ounce OF prevention is better than
pound of cure A dose of DR., Bulls Baby
Syrup will assist your Baby in teething,
and prevent it from being attacked by Col
ic or other diseases with which Babies
suffer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
The Weatner-To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
TAN. 229 above zero 12P NJ 800 above zero
ga NJ. 25= " p. II. $40 "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price?" l-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Mealcated Complexion Pow

For infants toilet it is an indispensable
article, healing all excavations Immediate
~. Mothers should use it freely on the
little ones. 1t is perfectly harmless. For
sale by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Cunduraugo

At this time of the year there is no rem.
edy SO effective as Maguire's cundurango.
1t regulates the liver, purifes 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, 1879-02-17
Bailev,s Saline Anarient.

What is itf It is a mild and delightful purgative
which sparkles and efervesces just like soda wat
or. 1t is coming into extensive use among all
classes, who have become tired Of pills. 1t acts
mildly upon the bowels, 1s cooling and refreshing,
relieving headache, acid stomach, heartburn indi-
gestion constipation, &C. 1t invigorates the weak
perspiration regulates the flow of bile mitigates
the pangs of rheumatism, and keeps theibrain cool
and clear. For the dyspeptic, rheumatic and gou-
" 1t has wonderful soothing and palliating effect
1t Is white powder and II is only necessary to
pour tile water on a tablespoonful and take as
soda water.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

my dear SIR" said a pale, feeble and eu aciated
gentleman, II am about worm out with chills and
can find no cure- Too feeble to work, my stomach
is Gets me crazy arsenic bloats me-
and am to poor to remain idle. learn, sir thai
there Is remedy that does not contain quinine
that Is pleasant, requires other medicine and
makes prompt and permanent cures Yes sir re-
Piled the druggist Il have the very article alluded
to. 1t is Days Ague Tonic, and it is Considered
the best remedy before the public for the cure of
all forms of chills -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Notice..


Rock ISLAND, ILL, Feb. 1st, 1879.
THE CITY OF ROCK ISLAND HEREBY IN
vites sealed bids for lighting .e1tinguishng and
keeping in proper order, one hundred and thirty
four street lamps, more or less, with lights other
than by Coal Gas Bids VIII be received
until the 3rd day OF March, 1879 the City Clerks
Office. All bids will be opened aud read in open
council at the regular meeting of the council to be
held on said third day of March, 1879. And the
City Council will reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
JNO. L, REED,
City Clerk.
All city papers will please publish until the Srd
daV of March 1870
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
cENTsf

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. 6. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
a Source OF Much Bodily Evil.

If the habit of body becomes irregular,
much evil is inflicted on the system. The
stomach becomes dyspeptic, bilious SYM
toms develop themselves, the circulation
is contaminated, and the nerves share in
the general disorder. 1t is the utmost
Importance that the bowels should be
thoroughly and speedily regulated when
they grow derelict The corrective agent
best adapted to this purpose is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, a wholesome, non-grip-
ing vegetable laxative, worth all the rasp-
ing cathartics invented since the time
of Paracelsus. People who have been in
the habit of using blue bills, calomel, and
other drugs and cheap nostrums for con-
stipation, should abandon hurtful and use
less medicines, and substitute for them
this pleasant and gentle aperient, which
not only produces the purgative effect nat
urally, but also strengthens while it regu-
Iates the bowels, stomach and liver. 1t
moreover cures and prevents Intermittent
and remttent fe vers, govt, rheumatism
debility and urinary troubles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

List of patents issued to the inventors
Of Illinois, for the week ending January
%, 1879, reported for the Rock Island
ARGUS by T. A. Lehman, solicitor OF pa
tents, Washington. D. G.
Jerome J. Budlong-Oswego -manger,
James E -Chicago-rufHing at
tachment for sewing machines.
james Pool-Friendsvi heater
and regulator for steam boilers.
g. w. SWord-Lanark- Windmill.
j. II. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for cot
ton wool
n. E. Woods-Elgin-iacke cans.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Raaa the Advertisement

OF Dr. McAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 500 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
Remember

that NINETY FIVE cents will buy q
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, &C M,
u. Mills, dry goods, emporium. #
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

Devines' Pitch Lozenge for consumption,
often gives wonderful relief For sale by
j ohm Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

The biggest thing out is what the drug
gists term DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; its
sale is enormous and it mas never been
known to fail Price, % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
PURE PALM SOAP

FhILADELPHIA SPECIALTY,
established forty years. AID for sale by more than
one Thousand storekeepers This S0ap mas no
equAl III quality or cheapness for Bath and Toilet
uee, DeIng made OF LlBElklAN OIL from the
tAl-M TREE. Packed in boxes Containing two
LIntee' i've or eight dozen. A liberal discount to
Wh0lesdle Dealers. Manufactured by GRAVES "
SUN 100 Christian street, philadelpnia II ia
hseu Dy the oldest resident families, phvsiciane
ana many public institutions-,he American Hotel
baths, Public Ledger" Post Office, Water De
partmept, and the Turkish Baths.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17
CHILL CURE.
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1T MAY BENEFIT YOU TOO.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

had twelve strokes of paralysis. My leg, arEI,
aud tongue were useless was obliged 10 Ca
theter every day. Dr.. Giles Liniment IOdide of
Ammonia has cured me. VIII answer any lnqui
res 30 that all afflicted may know Of it.-JOHN AP
rELI.. North BranfOrd. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

All city papers will please publish until the Srd
day of March. 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

CHESTNUT Hull, Philadelphia, April %, 1876.
W. NJ. GILES, EsQ., Dear Sir.-I used your IOdide Of
Ammonia Linimcnt on Flura Temples hind pas
turn Joint. She mad been quite lame: the effect
wonderful; she walks now quite we'll. Very
especially yours, A. WEIGH. +. 81 am now
using IL on LittlCtou's right fore leg-A. W.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

1279tfmou
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

AsTHMA.--The fortunes and ag0nies ! endured for
Elk years, none but those who have suffered with
this terrible disease can know. My life was miser
able. In desperation tried Giles Eminent Iodldc
Of Ammonia. 1t gave me instant relief. Used it
internally as well as externally BRAN
GAN, l27 West 9th street New y ork
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-17

PGOLAPsus UTEEI FAILING OF THE WoMB). A
WOSDEEFUL CURE. Nine years my wife suffered
with thi- terrible complaint she attended by
doctor after doctor went TO the different hospitals
where females are treated; tried them Bll-wOre
bandagcs and pessaries with only tempo gary relief
Her life miserable. We applied DR.. .iiles' Lin
iment Her relief was immediate. She is now wen
u. MCDERMoIT, 40 W est 18th street. New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29
ORIGINAL MINDS.

If Nero had lived in Detroit he couldn' t
have been a tyrant, for everybody would
have agreed with him. Yesterday morn
ing a citizen who desired to see how many
persons had opinions of their own on the
weather, started out by saying to a mer-
chant:
Awful hot, isn't it. for June
"Yes-very hot was the prompt re-
ply.
The next man was tailor, and to him
the citizen said:
Ever see such raw weather for June
"Never did-neyer did was the an
swer.
The third man was lawyer, and after
a glance at the sky the citizen remarked :;
Looks now as if we would have long
spell of dry weather
Just what | was saying five minutes
ago was the reply.
The fourth man was an Alderman,
and, after a hand-shake, the citizen oh
served:
Il believe we shall have rain every day
this week. DO you notice those clouds
in the east"
"Yes. was watching them. | told
my folks this morning we'd have all the
rain we could take care of. y
The next man was furniture dealer,
II . e.. -, g.. ,,.orJs o,, tho ke,ter fines
the citizen said:
This is growing weather for corn"
Best kind Of weather, was the an
swer.
The last man was paving contractor,
and the inquiry was put to him:
did you ever see such awful weather
for crops:'
"Never did-no, never, | don't believe
well get half crop of anything if the
weather doesn't change soon."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29

decided preference, however, for the chic
roform). | suddenly bethought me of what
| had read of an anasthetic which we al
ways carry with us. Thereupon | began
to initiate my lungs to their utmost capac-
ity, and then forcibly blew out all the air
| could. Immediately the pain began to
lessen, and after few repetitions of the
process it had entirely ceased, being dis
placed by delightful tickling sensation
in the gums, and furthermore | know not.
for in less time than it takes to tell it |
was sound asleep, awakening next morn
ing delightfully."- refreshed and without a
symptom of my ailment left. Hence,
you seee, was not simply temporarily
relieved, but entirely well again. | wish
other sufferers would try this and report
results. Letter to the Louisville Medical
NeWs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29

"On guards How long have you been
on guard"
"Since II o'clock on the night Of May
Is, 1907"
At this reply every one burst out laugh
ing. The first boats PROV had not quite
touched the strand when Capucin had
scrambled up the steep rock and with
tremendous bounds cast himself, barking
furiously into the arms of his old friend.
Barks, gamboling somersaults, licking of
hands, face, feet-all imaginable demon
strations of canine JOY.
go on, old fellow" sobbed the SOL
dier, with tears rolling down his cheeks !;
'tear my coat and muddy it as much as
YOU like today. and won't say anything.
| remember when struck you for show
ing me all your affection and intelligence y
When he had somewhat recovered from
his emotion, Firmin Bonard, followed by
the faithful dog, went down to the beach
to greet his comrades and tell his story.
Luckily the corporal, now an officer on
Davousts staff was there, and could cor
roboratc it. The regiment feasted him
royalty, and he in return invited every
one to the farm, where he and his wife
did the honors cordially.
1t was not long ere the news reached
Marshal Davoust's ears. He laughed
heartily at Firmin Bonard's strategcm,
and having satisfied himself that the sol
dier's anteccdcnts were irreproachablc or
dcrcd his discharge to be made out IN due
form.
Far be it from me, said the marshal,
latter he has been on watch for five years
without being relieved to send this gallant
fellow before a court martial.
Firmin Bonard remained on the farm.
He visited France that year and brought
his father back TO the island of Rugcn.
His children and grandchildren today hold
the most important positions there, and the
family is known as "thc family of the
French sentry.
When the French again withdrew from
the island Capucin resigned his commis-
sion in the 6Sth of the line. He had had
enough of glory, and the quiet life OF
abundance and happiness that his friend
led az the farm was mop to his taste. He
came to understand-wise dog-that life
on the farm might be quite as pleasant as
life in the camp, and that there were IN
initely fewer dangers in it.
SO Capucin remained at the farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29

seen and heard they are all false. Twas
in the service with Mr.. Davis, did duty
with him, was in different engagements
with him, and in all he was trustworthy
and efficient as any man in my company,
ever ready for duty in any active service
and | think every honest man of his ac
quaintance while in the army will certify
to the truth and make his army record
plain and bright to all.
SAMUEL w. BRIDGHAM,
formerly Of Co. d. lst ID. c., and late
Sergeant Co. +. lst Maine Cavalry.
Mr.. Bridgham was with the regiment
constantly throughout its service and has
the name of every skirmish and battle Of
the lst d. c. and lst Maine Cavalry,
noted on the back of his commission.
He was on the line and saw Lieut.. Park
man, Austin b. White and Others shot
in the engagement in which Mr.. Davis
took active part as heretofore mentioned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29
SWEET-BRIER.
BY LUCY LARCoM.

ISunday Afternoon for August
Rose with fragrance dihused,
OF crushed gums and spicory bruised
Through petal and stem and leaf'-
Thou art as the presence Of one
Through deep glens Of Paradise gone.
Far beyond reach OF my grief.
Thy son lamp illumincs the dell'
The gray granite smiles in thy SPELL
Pink torch Of the brown pastures gloom
Thy 1.-THE boughs. that gracefully sway
Thy delicate Odors, today
Restore me her womanly bloom.
Wild buds awoke under her hand;
Rare blossoms would rise and expand
In the heaven OF her eyes blessed olue'
And her heart and her being were flowers
That III up the desolRtc hours
And. storm. beaten, lovlier grew.
spirit. that madest earth sweet,
Across barren hillsides my feet
60 seeking thee, missing thee STILL
Yet thy love in my life doth remain
A perfume that pierces 10 pain,-
memory, a pathos, thrill.
la blossom from heaven could lean,
4 rose-blush. q glory of green
Trailing over the blank wall Of death.
thInk IL would bring back TO me
4 wan of fresh woodlands, and thee
sweet .Bricr, her soul In thy breath
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29
4 STRANGE TRADITION.

Among the Seminole Indians there is
singular tradition regarding the white
mans origin and superiority. They say
that when the Great Spirit made the earth
he also made three men, all of whom were
fair complexioned, and that after making
them he led them to the margin of small
lake and bade them leap and wash. One
obeyed, and came out purer and fairer than
before; the second hesitated moment,
during which time the water, agitated by
the first, had become muddy, and when
he bathed he came up copper colored; the
third did not leap in until the water had
become black with mud, and he came
out dark in color. Then the Great Spirit
laid before them three packages, and out
of pity for his misfortune in color, gave
the black man the first choice. He took
hold of each of the packages, and having
felt the weight, chose the heaviest; the
copper colored man chose the next heav-
lest; leaving the white man the Gghtest.
When the packages were opened, the first
one was found to contain spades, hoes,
and all the implements of labor; the sec
ond enwrapped hunting, fishing, and war
like apparatus; the third gave the white
man pens, ink and paper, the engine OF
the mind, the means of mutual mental
improvement, the foundation of the white
mons superiority.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29

A HINT TO SUFFERERS FROM NEURAL
G1A.-Several evenings since l was at
tackled with severe dental neuralgia.
After resorting to friction, cold and hot
applications, etc., without obtaining any
relief, lay upon my bed trusting that
sleep might come and give me respite
Still the excruciating pain continued, and
while / was suffering the "tortures of the
doublv damned undecided whether to
arouse some tired druggist for bottle of
chloroform or chop my head off with a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-07-29
RINGING LETTER FROM CAPT
WILSON OF co. +, lST Me.
GosnrN. y. Y, July If, 1873

10 the Editor Of the Wing d Courier:
In u copy of a political sheet published
in Augusta. see most malignant at
tack upon the military record of Hon. ID. +.
Davis, Republican candidate for Governor
of Maine. | have no doubt his old COM
radcs in Maine, the fighting men of his
company, will refutc these vile ISLANDERS,
vet. as an officer who controlled the last
of his work at the "front," | wish to
"add my testimony" For myself and
those who knew him in the field, y
there is no need to nail these falsehoods,
and hazard the opinion that the ma
hgncrs of his military record were never
near enough to the front to know what a
brave soldier was.
In the fall of 1864 large part of his
regiment, the First ID. c. Cavalry, was
transferred to the First Maine Cavalry to
fill our depleted ranks. OF serenty-seven
men transferred on paper to my company,
but ten reported for duty, among them
Corporal Davis. Coming into a regl-
ment whose members may modestly
claim a reputation for fighting, Corporal
Davis at once showed himself equal to
the best. and during the picketing, scout
ing, raiding and fighting of the ever
memorable campaign Of '64-65, Cor
poral Davis was with his command at the
front and on duty, which meant with the
Frst Maine, fighting the enemy. Re
turning from one Of our midwinter expe-
ditions, the Belfeld raid on the Weldon
Railroad, where, as was customary, the
bows were in light marching order and
without tents, or chance 10 use them
even, with temperature at zero, and
fighting and tearing up railroads amid
cold. snow and slect, Corporal Davis,
with Others, was found to be sick and
unfit for duty. | had heretofore ordered
him to the front; now he was sent to
the rear to be cared for. He had done
his duty, paid the penalty, and for obey
ing orders he is now stigmatlzed as a
hospital hummer, by malignant political
enemies. This Shiny ooze that drips
from the pens of his traducers cannot
hurt him. He has too many friends who
WE'RE THERE AND KNOW what he did and
was.
He was a non-commissioned officer:
Yes, and the peer of any officer in his
company or regiment. All could not
wear the straps. All did not who
should. 1t was largely due to the char
acter of such men in the ranks as Cor
poral Davis, that the state of Maine en-
Joys It's proud military reputation today.
OF his record while in the d. {. Cav
airy, Others can testify. OF the glory
that attended the arms OF the First
Maine during the close of the war, the
ID. C.. boys bore an honorable part, and
none is more deserving of credit than
Corporal d. +. Davis.
Soldiers of Maine! Last year your
banners trailcd for the first time in the
dust. Now your Standard bearer is from
your own ranks. Rally around him.
Form "Corporals Guard in every
town, and 90 in to win. Honor our
State: honor ourselves by making Cor
poral Daniel +. Davis Governor of Maine.
Very respectfully,
JOEL WILSON,
Late Captain Co. f., First Maine Cavalry.