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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

The probabilities are that the Nationals
will hold the balance of power, and that
they will nominate man that either the
democrats or the republicans will have to
come tO,-and it may be set down 10 ad-
vance that it will not be Sam Randall
Organ. Dec. It'll, 1873.
The above was written by the venerable
editor of the Organ when in happy frame
of mind-probabIy just as bright vision
of future official patronage flashed before
his apostate vision. It was just about the
time when the ancient mariner found it
necessary to bolster up waning cause.
and in fit of enthusiasm be proclaimed
to his followers that zoe" are the bosses;
we" will dictate this speakership; we
will show you that I'VE" have the balance
OF power. But, alas, for human prophecy,
the bright illusion is dispeIled. Hope has
vanished into thin air, and like "disap-
pointed old man, the veteran must HE to
his retreat, there to pine in solitude over
the uncertainty of politics. The nationals,
already disorganized, must realize that all
bright dreams of future success are dissi-
pated and to make the effect complete.
Sam Randall IS the speaker, and he is a
democrat and not a national. 1t is now in
order for the Organ to claim him as a
greenbacker.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Throat Parasites.

The Elmira IN. " Advertiser gives a
strange account of little girl afflicted with
the dIphthera. In looking into the child s
throat, the mother saw a micrococcus
moving, which she removed, together with
another, which are now on exhibition in a
city drug store, and being discussed by the
medical fraternity. They are easily seen
by the naked eye, though a glass helps
one to the true inwardness" of the crit
tiers. The largest one is fully one-quarter
Of an inch long, covered with hair, with a
head something like caterpillar. tapering
body and long hairy tail. Its body
is formed in rings; its color is about that
of one of those dark yellow thousand
legged" worms found under old boards
and stones. The smaller one Is about one.
sixteenth of an inch long, being whitish
10 color and requiring the glass to bring
out its beauty of conformation. 1t is
not pleasant thought to imagine such
things in your throat, but they get there,
and from there into the blood, heart and
other organs, producing paralysis and sud
den death when least expected. They are
vegetable parasites and exist 10 large
colonies in the diphtberitic membrane.
DIR. j. NJ. Flood is considerably interest
ed in the mammouth bacteria that have
come under his observation, which greatly
exceed in size anything he ever saw.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
ANOTHER LINE OF BOATS FROM
ST. LOUIS 70 ST. PAUL.
"DIAMoND 10" REYNOLDS IN THE
FIELD.
Andin to Stay.
a TRI.wEEKLY LINE.

The arrangements having all been COM
pleted we are permitted to announce that
Diamond 10" Reynolds will start, on the 1st
of April, tri-weekly line of boats between
st. Louis and St. Paul; and further, that
this arrangement is made to stay, which
means that this line proposes to carry the
bulk of freight and passengers on the river
In fact to control the business of the upper
Mississippi. This will be good news to
shippers who have never had the best OF
feeling for the old Northern Line since
Davidson assumed control of its affairs.
This movement is practically the end OF
the Davidson monopoly, and means re-
yiyal of river business. The new line will
run in connection with outside boats at ST.
Louis, giving our shipper the advantage OF
competition on Pittsburgh, Eastern and
Southern freights, and will also have freight
arrangements with all the railroads N
the west, at all points on the river
for western and eastern bound frelghts.
The boats in this line will be the Jose
mime. the Libbie Cougar. the Josie. the
Diamond 10, and the Imperial, and about
40 barges.
The Josephine and Libbie Cougar vii
run from St. Louis to Fulton, and the
Josie and Diamond 10 will run from Full
ton to st. Paul, while the Imperial vii
run from Rock Island to ST. Paul.
The officers Of the line are Diamond
10" reynolds, general ssmanager; E. M
Dickey, superintendent and general freigh
agent, with headquarters at Dubuque
Capt. T. J. Buford, of this city, one o
the best river men in the country, who hal
had ample experience as superintendent
of the old K. N. Packet Lime before thu
Davidson regime, has been appointed
agent at st. Louis and will doubtless maxi
lii interesting for the old line in that city
The boats will be Offered as follows:
The Josephine, Capt. B. A. Cougar
Clerk. Charlie Mather, formerly of tn
Davidson line
The Libbie Cougar. Capt. Nose Hall
Clerk, Dick Hail.
The Josie, Capt. John Csleen; CLERK
Fred. Bills.
The Diamond 10, Capt. Bob Isherwood
The Imerlal, Capt. 30. Wilcox; Clerk
Ike Lusk
Geo. Lamont will continue to be agen
at this city ana James Osborn at Daven
port.
The Josephine will be the first boat
start. She will leave Dubuque for s.
Louis on the lst of April and be folIowe
by the others in their regular order,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
a Disease that Wrecks the System.

Every function is deranged. every nerve
unstrung, every muscle and fiber weaken
ed by fever and ague 1t is in fact, d.
sease which if unchecked, eventually
wrecks the system, La all its types, in
every phase, it is dangerous, destructive.
Stupor, delirium, couvulsions, often attend
it, and cause swift dissolution. But when
combatted with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers its foothold in the system is dislodged
and every vestige of it eradicted. That
benign anti-febrile specific aad preventive
of the dreaded scourge is recognized not
only within our own boundaries, but
in tropic lands far beyond them, where in
termittents and remittants are fearfully
prevalent, to be a sure aDtidote to the
malarial poison and reliable mean Of
overcoming disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels of which vitiated torrid at
mosphere and brackish miasmatainted wa.
ter are extremely provocative. All emf
grants and travellers should be supplied
with it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Ducks were never pientier on the
Illinois river than at present.
"A communication on the Chinese
Question taking the. Organ to task will be
published tomorrow.
The homeopathic physicians OF the
state of Illinois will hold convention in
Freeport. May 10 and IL.
Boarding house keepers should lay in
a stock of melange butter and cheese as
it looks as though Senator Fuller's bill
will pass and become law.
The Organ made the laboring men
pay for that lying extra it issued just be-
fore election. Making the party pay for
its own coffin is hard on the boys. The
Organ will next sell the corpse and trade
off the tombstone.
The way the Union discusses the water
works question it might be supposed that
the editors imagine they know something
about water. As is usual with that paper,
it is on all sides of the question. and will
not be able to settle down to any definite
opinion until the Organ takes some stand.
Congressman Whitaker of Oregon,
who has just crossed the continent at the
rate of about mile minute, in order to
be at Washington in time tor the opening
of the session, made his first trip to the
Pacific coast in lS49, and was FIVE months
on the journey. His last trip has given
him national hotoriety.
Yesterday, by order of the Postmaster
General,the weighing of all matter carried
on the east and west railroads crossin &
Iowa and Illinois lwas commenced. A
record is kept of the weight of mail mat
ter received at each station. On the day
runs, the postal clerk has the duty to per.
form. On night runs, special weigheI
performs the work.
The G. r. & 2. train from the east
last night was so large that it had to be
divided into two sections before starting
across Iowa where the grades are much
heavier than from here east. The train, as
it came in, consisted of 20 coaches; the night
before there were IT coaches in the train
In the train last night were cars of emf
grants for Southern Kansas. nearly all o.
whom were from Wisconsin, and two car.
loads of emlgrants for Nebraska.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

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 etringency Of the
times. You save the expense of carriage
hire, and by leaving your baggage check
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Free of Cost.

Dir. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs ard colds, asthma, bron-
chitis, hay fever, ETC., is given away in
trial bottles free of cost to the afflicted
If you have a severe cough, cold, diff
Guilty Of breathing, hoarseness or any al
lection of the throat or lungs, by all
means give this wonderful remedy trial.
AS you value your existence you can not
afford to let this opportunity pass. We
could not afford and would not give
this remedy away unless we knew it would
accomplish what we claim for it, Thou
sands of hopeless cases have already been
cured by it, There is no medicine in the
world that will cure one-half the cases
that DR.. Kings New Discovery will cure.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
DIR. HUNTER.

The special treatment of Disease of the
Organs of Respiration-embraeing the
Head, Throat, and Lungs, has been prac-
ticed by DR.. ROBERT HUNTER for nearly
thirty years. His system consists of the
inhalation of remedies directly into the
Lungs and Air-passes, combined with
such tonic and Alternative treatment as the
complications of the case may require, and
is unquestionably the most thorough course
of Local and Constitutional medication ever
applied to the cure of these diseases. Its
success is attested by thousands. His Office
is at 103 State street-cor. of Washington
Chicago, where he can be seen or ad.
dressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

DIAMOND. The best in the world |
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. T. EvoRY & Co.,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. y. Box
1902, New York City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

A reporter Of the New Y ork Herald
called upon five legal gentlemen of prom.
inence to obtain their views in regard tc
the legal tender test case to be brought
before the United States Supreme Court
as agreed upon by General Butler anC
Congressman Chittenden. The gentle
men interviewed were asked if Congress
had the power to make legal tender paper
money in time of peace, and the msjorit!
answered negatively.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Have You Headache ? =-

One Geut's worth Of Bailey's Saline APPARENT will
cure you. Have you acid stomach or heartburn?
Half cents worth Of Baileys Saline ApeFient will
cure you. Have you constipationY Two CENTS
Are you biliouss Three cents worth of Baiieys
Saline Aperient will remove all biliousness. Are
you dyspeptic? Bailey's Saline Aperient will do
you good. Il is pleasant and cooling purgative,
and foams like soda water. lis peasantness makes
Ii quite favOrite among the ladies. For sewing
women, factory girls, and all who lead q closely
confined life, its effects gratifying, relieving
their headache and constipation. Only SO cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

List of patents granted to the inventors
of Illinois for the week ending March
4, 1879, reported by T. A. Lehman. So
lcitor of patents, Washington, D. c.:
W L ;Hipport-Galesburg-bric pres
sing machines
6 & l. n Lakins-GaIesbUrg
braker.
r D Misunderstanding trap.
Robt Proctor-W alnut-car starter.
Chas W Stevens Somonauk wind
mills.
+ E acknowledgements engines.
A l. Ide & @ w Post -Springfeld-
seed planter.
9 Munge -Madison-school seat and
desk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
The Victim

of youthful indulgence, successes, &c.
he who is now suffering for past vices,
as indicated by weakness, losses, de-
posits. sediments, irritation, dyspepsia,
nervousness, dependency, melancholy
tendency to mania. He who is i'll pre-
mature decline, will get immediate and
permanent relief and cure by using
Wells Health Remover :" 1t is espee~
tally designed for just these cases and
or those who are older. and are lacking
IN animal vitality and vigof. Itenables
the system to recuperate rapidly and
supply the drain thereon. Don't fail to
try it. Sold by druggists at $1.0O, or
sent by express on receipt of price.
Advice free. See circular with bot~
ties. Adde'S E. s. Wells. So Barclay
st New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

But a short time remains before shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exactlng 10
these matters, and to save costs L 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. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
q Woman's Name.

Gulnare meang the blossom of the pomegranate
Nearly all female names signify birds, flowers
scents, or other ornaments or luxuries which
abound in their hyperbolical poetry. During these
modern times ideas have been caught from the
Orient and the same significance is given to the
name English Female Bitters. 1t implies restor,
BtiOn to health radical of all those chronic
arrangements and Irregularities that afict the fe-
male sex. 1t implies quick and powerful action
over female troubles. 1t implies regulating and
condition, and no lady should fail to use them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26o pages, cloth
and gilt binding, SO cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
el7 st. Charles Street. st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
4 PuhIic Demand

Has long been made for and effectual and perman-
ent chill remedy containing quinine, arsenic or
mercury, and that produces no unpleasant symp-
toms about the head, one that can be taken by the
most delicate stomach, and acts upon the secrehons
thoroughly without other medicine; one that
strikes and completely eradicates ali miasmetic
polsons lurking in the system. Such a remedy has
lately been placed before the public, and is known
as Days Ague ionic, which is having a wonderful
run. 1t can be taken at all times by the mos deli
cate makes permanent cures and ond bottle is fire.
quently Sufficient to cure a whole family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Truits and Elowars.

The attention of florists, gardeners and
farmers is called to the advertisement in
this issue of The ARGUS of The Knox
Fruit Farm and Nurseries," wherein il
will be seen that the choicest varieties of
plants, seeds ETC., can be obtained by mail.
The reputation of these nurseries is suf-
6cient guarantee that all orders will re.
ceive prompt attention and that all articles
received will be just as represented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Bucklen's Arnioa snlrs

The BEST sALvE in the world for CUTE,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet.
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
aud all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction In every case, or money refunded.
Price 20 Cents per box. For sale BY G.
SPEIDEL. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

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. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

WIVES KNOW THAT THE BROW OF CARE
is often soothed by delicious supper, to
which perfect, bread, rolls, biscuit, etc..
are soimportant, To have these delicate
products of baking always reliable, the use
of DooLEY's YEAST POWDER is very i'm
portant. This article is among the most
valuable of the day in its bearing ou health
1t is put up in cans always full in weight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

The bankrupt stock of boots and shoes
at Mitchell & Parsons, is going off at a
lively rate, and we should not think that
the stock would hold out over thirty days
longer. Call early, if you wish to secure
a good fit. Remember it is the Kelley &
Rettioker stock, and is first GLASS every
way. du
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Cundurango.

This family remedy is growing more popu-
lar every day as an Invaluable cure for all
bilious complaints. Every family should
keep it 10 the house-it ia cheaper than
Doctors bills and never fails. Always call
for Maguire's Cundurango.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
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 a missionary in South America
Send self.addressed envelope to the REV. JosEdH
T. INMAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Hurrah for Leadvtlle ! |!

Tickets over the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific Railroad, and Union Pacific Rail-
road via: Omaha and Denver, can be OBJ
tanned at the office of John Ochs & Sons;
agent U. P. R. R. and Land Department,
Davenport Iowa, Tickets through to
LeadvilIe. 2-27dtt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

Reader. you must try and not cough: it
irritates the membrane of the throat; use
daily very few Devine's Compound Pitch
Lozenge. This sooths and Eheals. They
are sold in boxes at your store. For sale
by John Bengston,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

Strong Testimony from Hon. George Starr
as to the Power of Railways Ready Re-
lief in case of Sciatic Rheumatism.
No. 3 VAN Ness PLACE, New York


DR.. RAILWAY; With me, your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years have had ire
Quent and severe attacks Of sciatica, times ex
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles and
at times in both lower limbs.
During the time have been afflicted nave trleo
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and FOOLS hoping to ind relief, but all proved to DC
failures. ,.,
outward applications OF liniments, too numerous
to mention and prescriptions OF the most emirent
physicians, all OF which failed to give me relief
Last September, at the urgent request OF friend
(who had been afflicted as myself. was induced TO
try your remedy. was then suffering teariuily
light the FIRST application gave me ease, after ba-
thing and rubbing the parts affected. leaving the
short time the pain passed entirely away, althaugh
/ have slight periodical attacks approaching a
change OF weather. know now how to care my
self and feel quite master OF the situation. RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF is my friend. l never
travel without bottle in my valise.
Yours truly, GEO. STARR.
RHEUMATISM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

Nothing else will effect cure 10 fever
and ague and liver complaint so quickly as
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. @. Tegeler Il
Co., wholesale agents. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
The Weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. n. zoe above zero ZAP. M 800 above zero
"a N. 220 " Pm. 34o -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Aemember

that NINETY-FIVE cents will buv 9
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at M,
Vt. Mills, dry goods, emporium. #
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

The Detroit Free Press Fiend has been
punning on DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. We
will bet new hat that this is only graft.
tude, for all thinking men know its merits.
-Erch,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
ELECTRIC BELTS.

sure cure for nervous debility, premature de.
day, exhaustion, etc. The only reliable cure.
Circulars mailed free. Address j. K. REEVES,
43 Chatham Street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
naaa 4ha Aauerttsamant

OF DR.. MeAfee, the celebrated specialist in this
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any case
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital weakness or depression q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of mental oVer-work,
lndescrefionS or excuses, or some
drain upon the system, is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. IS
1t tones up and invigorates the system,
dispels the gloom and dependency, imparts
strength and energy,-stops the drain and
Fejuyenates the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by thou
sands. : Sold by dealers. Price, $500 per
single vial, or $500 per package of five vials
and 81. 90 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
receipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY
100 FULTON STREET, NY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

See to it that your child meets with no
neglect; when sick, use for the diseases of
Babyhood DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup;--it new
er disappoints. 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20

For Lace Braids, Thread and Patterns,
call on Miss Platt, opposite Episcopal
Church. 4dtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Pow
der:

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, 1879-03-20

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap ct TIE ARGUsOTFIoE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
p5 cENTsr

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. G. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
PONDS EXTRACT i rs Z S.F f. of mar

e. this, many will vouch, the halt and the lame.
Alone other is true, better let them alone,
Don't ever allow them place in your home,
iCound advice you should ever respect,
Exhaustion and anguish which go with disease,
Xerodical. sores.wh deprive you of ease,
Throat Affections, catArrh or very sore eyes,
rheumatic pains, and the piles, or poison from
u flies:
A IL are cured by the Extract.with wonderful skill
Commended by thousands beyond dose or pill,
This showing should make'yeu respect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-03-20
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