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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
A Suow Leyiathan.

In anticipation of the eleven feet Of
snow promised this month by the weather
prophets, the G. r. I. & P. folks have
sent prodigious snow pillow from Chicago
to their yard here to be used on the Dav-
export and Brooklyn division in case the
emergency arises 1t is an 'old ripperP'
The plow itself is sanctioned 10 front of
q car of immense strength; it has a fat
sharp scraper seven sor eight feet wide,
which rises into pillow shaped sides, the
shares" Econcaving to their center and
spreading outward and upward to the top,
their center edges coming together IN
sharp point-the whole pillow resembling
nothing so much as the ram" of war YES
sells. OF course this pillow front is OF heavy
boiler iron. veneered for oak. 1t Is hung
on linked timbers attached to the car be-
hind, and is raised or lowered from the
car platform by means of lever screw.
Behind the pillow. several feet, are two
fianges or track scrapers. each about Is
inches wide, and very heavy. which are
worked in q cab which Is some ten or
twelve feet long and six feet wide. and
we'll Widowed and doored. In the cab
are chests containing a great assortment
of shoyels. picks, crow bars. axes, jack
screws brooms-everything likely to be
needed 10 clearing track in time OF snow
drifts The huge continuance looks like
business old style snow plows in the
yard are like playthings beside it. We
| should like to see it propelled in great
Drift ia cut by mogul engine. But
years may elapse before there will be
| occasion for Its use-certainIy there has
been no call for such a machine in several
year past-DdU. Dem. goth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Varieties of Cats,

The varieties of the cat are very nume-
rous: it is either entirely black (black and
white); black. fulvous and white (called
tortoise-shell or Spanish cat); entirely
ghite; fulvous and white; dim color or
tawny., either plain or striped; slate
colored or blue gray (called the Char.
treaux catl; with very Long fur, especially
on the neck and tail 1.-THE Persian carl;
long hair of silvery Wilderness and silky
texture (called the Angora eat) and lastly
With pencied or tufted ears, like lynx.
which sometimes, though rarely, takes
place. OF all the above varieties, the
Persian. the Angora, Grd gray Malta va
rieties are the most remarkable. The Isle
of man produces the tailless cat, gerry
curious variety. When these are crossed
with an ordinary tailed cat the progeny
exhibits the intermediate stages between
saI and no tail From long local usage
the word ''tabby" is applied iudiscrimi-
nately to alnust FL varieties of cats after
they have passed o4l1 Of kittenhood.
Troy Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

COUGHS. -" BrOaon's Bronchial tiroch.
es" are used with advantage to alleviate
COUGHs, SORE THROAT, HoARsENEss
and BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS. For thirty
years these Troohes have been ia use,
with annually increasing favor. They are
not new and untried, but having been
tested by vide and constant use for nearly
an entire generation, they have attained
we'll merited rank among the few staple
remedies of the age.
The THROAT Bro3oa's bronchial
Iroches" act directly on the organs of the
voice, They have aD extraordinary effect
in all disorders of the Throat and Larynx.
restoring a healthy tone when relaxed.
either FROM cold or over ezertion of the
voice. and produce clear and distinct
enunciation. Speakers and SINGERS find
the Troches useful,
A COUCH CoLD. CATARRH or Sore
Throat requires immediate attention. as
neglect oftentimes results in some incur.
able Lung Disease. ''Broscn's Bronchial
1rocles' will almost Invariably give
relief. limitations are offered for sale.
many of which are Injurious. The geou:
inc 'Broaoa's Broachiul Iroches" are sold
ia b01es.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
The Coming stsaAsoat.

When Captain Isaac Bryson was 10 tns
city in September. visiting his son, Captain
Lon he made great sport of the steamers
Clinton, Belle of LaCrosse. and the other
side-wheelers of the Northern Line, be-
cause they could do.so little work with three
feet of water Aud we don't wonder at it
now, after seeing in tho Scientific ADaeTs-
can an account of the venerable captain
splendid steamer Bostona, which plies in
the Ohio river between Cincinnati and
Huntington, vs. est Virginia, in connection
with the Chesapeake ~ Ohio railroad.
The staunch aud reliable journal 70 which
we refer says ''the Bostons is the most re-
markable steamer over built, and will
serve as model for all side-wheel stea
mers On the western rivers built hereafter.
She measures 300 feet in length, Asa feet
beam, 6 feet hold snG carries 1000 tons
freight, yet vito a4ean Ep and fuel
aboard, draws only slightly 9reT tDo
feet She has complete aGcomIl0s
dations for about 200 psssen
gers. There are Jour steel boilers
SO feet long, At inches in diameter, with
six return cues each; two engines. hori-
zontal. nigh pressure, IS inches diam eter,
aud s feet stroke. Tao wheel shafts are
located 90 feet from the steFp. Is the
trade demand that the freight be handled
as quickly as possible, all cargo il carried
on deck. This brought about an ingeHi-
Gus arrangement by which the fuel 3ox.
which heretofore had encountered con-
siderable space On deck, was done away
with and the usual bold utilized. A
double railway track 10 lad throughout
the steamers hull. on which are . cGmber
of small cars containing the fuel. By the /
shifting of these coal cars the steamer is |
trimmed even when running light.
Commodore w. +. Davidson, has been
inspecting the Bostona, and it is reported |
that in good time he will have three or
four steamers like her plying on the |
A line of such steamers
would do 81 immense bus mess in the St. |
Louis. Davenport and St, Paul trade
Dau. Dem Goth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION O
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-WoRK,
lNDISCRETIoNs Or EyCESsEs, or some
drain upon the system. Is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
IS. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,--stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by desls.s.
Price, Sl.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five walls and So. 90 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me
DICINE COMPANY los Fulton Street. N. Y,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
NOTES HERE AND rHERE.

Men nne shoes at Carse q ketlcker
The Board of Supervisors met at p.
m. to-day.
The council were in special session
this afternoon.
Don't forget to call at Carse IL
Reticker's for holiday slippers. The
finest assortment in the CITY.
-Furs. furs, furs. all styles at Wivill's.
Look out for Billy ArlingtoD's min
strels on Christmas day and night.
Fancy slippers. all styles at Carse &
Reticker's.
The Knell easy chair at the German
English School fair was voted to A. FL.
Lift of Tegeler & Co.
Select set of furs for your wife at
willis Prices as low as anywhere 10
the three cities.
The Hennepin canal project should be
vigorously pushed. It is something ID
which every citizen ia Rock Island 10 In
terested.
The Central Church concert on Dec.
S0th, will DE fine one, Mr.. and Mrs.
Falk. of Chicago, and Mrs. OtllIle Abel
Haas. of this city will appear IN several
NUM- ers.
A nne display of Holiday Slippers
at Carse 4 Reticker's. These goods are
of the very latest styles and at as low
prices as can be had elsewhere tor the
same class of goods.
Aid. Lundy won the gold headed
cane at the German Eagllsh School fair at
| Turner Hall, rs the most popular othoial'
The cane is q beauty-one OF the best
made. The contest was wsrm and inter
esting while it lasted
Silk, linen and embroidered handker-
chiefs, furs, children's hand kDitted NUTS
and hoods to match, line of csshmeres IN
all colors, something new in skirts, shawis,
cloaks, and heap OF everything boautifui
for Christmas presents-ail brand new,
fresh of the freshest, thoroughly good,
handsome aud moderate in price, st
WiYiIis sta nd.
An elegant assortment OF ladies hne
shoes, all styles. ct bottom prices, at. Carse
and Reticker's.
Everything is hustle and activity at
willis. and the goods are going off rap
idly. The latest styles OF dress goods. and
the finest stock 10 The CITY IN staples at
willis.
The Industrial School for the instFac-
ton Of poor girls in sewing was not con-
ti.ued last September. IS unsuai, on ae-
count OF want OF funds. to carry it on, but
Mr., P. L. Cables generous donation to
the church collections on Thanksgiving
day, has removed that difficulty, and the
superintendent announces to the teachers
and scholars that the school will reopen
on Saturday. the 9Th of January. at 2
o cIock D. rs, 10 the room ever Mr. M.
u. Miles dry goods store. which ne has
given rent free for the use of the school.
Woods Varmacine' 1.-The finest dres-
sing for ladies' shoes in the market at
Carse & Reticker's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Tna Eannanin Canal.

The advantage to Rock Island by the
| construction of the Hennepin canal cannot
| be overestimated, and every merchant
and property holder in the city is directly
interested. This measure has been
Frequently presented to congress, but for
some reason has Invariably failed of de-
oisi0n, 1t is time Book Island was waking
up TO the importance Of this improve
| ment and taking active measures to ad-
vance her interests. The chief trouble is
in the terminal point, and in the direction
of the canal. Dixon. in Lee county is
| nal through that place, but it is urged
| that the destruction of water facilities to
towns below would be 3 deteriment &c that
location. This, Dixon stubbornly Goa
tests. and already her prominent citizens
have unit ed to pash the project 30 as to
benefit directly, Dixon. The question of
location of the terminal point is of vital
moment to Rock Island, and every effort
should be made to secure it. There is
perhaps no point On the river more ad
vantageously situated than Book Island
as terminal point. :and oEr Eerchants
and business men ought 20
be moving in the matter be
fore the opportunity slips away.
Opposition, and vigorous opposition. too,
may be expected to the Hennepin canal
from Chicago. which favors tine Illinois
river project. fox the sake of the drainage
and to offset this. it is necessary that
united action be takon,
The canal committee meet Ia Chicago
tomorrow, and very properly the council
of this city. at meeting held this atter-
noon, decided to send representatives to
Chicago to look after our interests.
II the proper effort is made Rock Island
can be secured as the terminal point. aBa
the advantage !. to business, and the
enhancement lin .veius of real estate is
worthy the effort. No point between
Hennepin and Rock Island has better
railroad facilities than eur city, very
important feature. Ii this be tn, terminal
point. the freight by canal reeeivea &ere
could be transferred moro aGyantageouslys
than at any other point, and this of itself
is q strong argument
If our merchants and property owners |
will work unitedly the terminal poiat can |
be made at Rock Island.
Mayor Carse will leave for Chicago to |
night as misrepresentation of Book Island |
at the meeting of the canal committee to-
morrow.
DIR. Ben. Harper and T. J. Robinson
left for Chicago last evening, and Mayor
of Moline leaves to- night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

CUTE ADVERTISING. II 10 an easy
matter TO write an advertisement; but to
get busy men and women to read ii 10
another and more difficult thing. Here.
forlinstance, is HUNTS REMEDY which
has proved to be positive cure for Kid
neg. BLADDER, Liver and Urinary Gem
plants - Brieht;s Disease included
HUNTS REMEDY deserves the atten-
ton of every reader: for who suffers may
be saved if he will try HUNTS REM
EDY. the Great Kidney and Liver Medi-
cine.
Sold by 81 Druggists. Trial size, Is
cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
T1nuid or Drv.

Some people prefer to purch ase medi,
cines in the dry state so thatthey..can see fol
themselves that they are purely vogetaIe
Others havs not the time or desire to pre-.
pare the medicine. and wish it already &c
use.
10 accommodate each class the proprietors
OF Kidney Wort now offer that we'll known
remedy in both Liquid and dry forms.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Truth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Changes IS Seen and Felt
AFTER USING A FEW DOSES:


/ Good spirits, disappearance OF weSSnes =;
languor, melancholy; increase ana naroinesS %
S,.ngth Increases appetite improves, relish
FOR food no more sour eructations OF waterorasn
Sood digestion, calm and undisturoed sleep, swsk-
sn ' Disappeasanoe OF spots, blotches, pimples
she skin looks clear and healthy me uriue chang
cd nom Its turbid and cloudy appearance 70 eIear
che rry or amber color; water passes freely from
fhe bladder through the urethrs without pain or
scalding; little or no sediment; no pain OK WEAK
Marked elimination Of quality and frequency
az iuyoluntAry weakening discharges lf ahicteo
mist xSsy1 with certainty of permanent cure: In
eased strength exhibited In the secreatng glands
and functional. AEmony restored 10 the several
s Yellow GSge on the white Of the eyes. and
sss =, swss eISss S lively and healthy color
q Those suffering from weak or liberated lungs
t' REV fAe toaSh phieSm or mucus from the
iaasse air cells, orones 81 windpipe, throat or
= sss-c.s" - strength throughout the system
ss,,apsSe Of night swests ana pains and ieelngs OF
ss<stsen of cold and chiIs, sense OF sufocaton
hard breathing and spsroxysm OF cough on lying
down OF arising in the morning. All these distress
ssn,- symptoms gradually and surely disappeas.
As day after day the SARSAPARIl1LAN is
taken. new signs OF returning health will appear !;
ease will diminish, and all foreign and impure de-
Poss noises tnmoTs cancer marc ada sound 9sG
and healthy ulcers, fever sores, chronic skin dis
is cases where the system has been ssll ated.
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive s1pilmate
have accumulated and become deposited in the
homes Joints ETC., causing carries OF the bones,
r,cxets spinal curvatures, contortlons WnlLe swell
UnTs yaricose veins, etc., the SARSAPARiLIIAN
will resolve away these deposits, aud e1terminate
the virus OF the disease from the system.
IF those who are taking these medicines for
fine cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphilitic DIS
sases however slow may be tbs cure, feel better"
ana And their general healtl improving, their flesh
and weight increasing or even keeping MS own, Is
: leases the patient either gets better or worse
tne virus OF the disease is not inactye II not ar
cont;nne to undermine the constitution. AS soon
as the SARSAPARILLIAN makes the patient "feel
becter" every hour you viii grow better, ana III
crease in health, strength and flesh. ,.
Tbe great power of this remedy Is In diseases
that threaten death-Rs In
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
A Star on Fire,

According to astronomers, one of the
fixed stars has been bIotted out of the
armament by the action of fire. This
startling event is however, of less conse-
quence to any inhabitant On our planet
than the loss of dear friend or relative
by consumption Whoever is threatened
with such bereavement should recon-
mend, With the most persistent
earuestness. the use of "HALE's HONEY
OF HoREHoUND AND TAR" by she party
in peril. In every stage Of an obstinate
cough, the healing, soothing, curative eff
feet of this new and powerful agent is
strikingly manifested. Sold by all drug.
gifts everywhere a. so cents aud 81. Buy
large size AMI save money.
Z. Moeller, N Y writes: "HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHOUND AND TAR and
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS both have an
ertra0rdinary safe Nth me -
Pixies TOoTHACHE DROPS CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

The record of the Probate Court con-
tains the following;
2O-Guardianship of Thos. Weien,
minor. Report of guardian and receipt
in full from guardian appointed by the
orphans court of CGmb ria county. Pa. for
balance in hand of resident guar dams. fled
and approved and guardian discharged.
Guardianship of Ollie Beck, minor.
Proof of notice By publication and service
of application by guardian to sell ward 8
real estate. Said ward called and default
ed. Cause heard and order of safe. Bond
of guardian for faithful disbursement OF
proceeds Of sale fled and approved.
Guardianship of Charles L. and Fred
erick Wilson. Marion Wilson, guardian.
removed and letters of guardianship
issued to DR.. Jacob Stewart. Bond filed
and approved.
Estate of Charles gFabiau, deceased.
Bond of II, L, Bullen as administrator
filed and approved and letters issued to
said Bullen
Estate of Mary Pease. deceased. New
bond of administrator filed and approved,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

TIE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms,
turn out Cards Circulars, Note Heads,
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all othei
kinds of Printing in the highest style of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is dong
all kinds of work in that line, neat, Quick
and cheap. Thefriends .of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
UeIk trial, dWt. va
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

In Three Years of Treatment.
Gentlemen Please find so cents to paw for
small box of CUTICURA and direct it to me, The
dollar box you sent me has done me more good
than all the doctors In three years The doctors
have done no good. Ny feet and legs are heal
lag last. It is indeed CUTIcURA
Sours truly,
EVAN MORGAN, P. NJ.
Moscow MINI. June g. 1873.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Euoklin.s Arn,ca saIra.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
20 Gents per Box. Bor sale by. 8.
Sneidal -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions Of youth, 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. INEAS, Station d, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Better and cheaper than a Doctor -
Moffat's Life Pills. The quickest cure for
Burns land Lcalds-Page's Climax Salve.
It draws out the pain and heals without
a scar For sale by Druggists every
uhare
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Thousands of women have been cntirelv
cured of the most stubborn cases of female
weakness by the use of LYDIA e. PiNK
HAMS VEGETABLE COMPOUND. Send
to Mrs. Lydia Il. Pinkham, 233
Western Avenue, Lynn. Mass. for pam
nhlafa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
SKIN DISEASE,
Great Suffering for Sixteen Years. A
Wonderful Cure by tire Cuticura
Remedies

Messrs. WEEKS & POTTER: Gent1enen.-CUTI
CURA REMEDIES have done me a power of good
{Share been afflicted with skin disease for sixteer
years Some days 1t troubled me more than Others
but at night the Itching nearly drove wild.
L would scratch until the blood would run down
my limbs.
have had several physicians. Some said they
could cure me, but others said rot.
Will say that before L used the CnTIc IN REM
DIES was N fearful state, and had given up all
hope ot ever having any relief.
but, IKE drowning man grasping at a straw,
thought | would try the CUTIcURA REMEDIES
about which had read so much.
They have performed a wonderful cure for me,
and OF my own free will and accord l recommend
them. Yours truly
S. A. STEELE.
s. Y. VAg buren, ST, CHICAGO, ILL,
March Z, 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Apgostura Bitters are endorsed by all
leading chemists. for their purity and
wholesomeness. Beware of counterfeits
and ask your grocer and druggist for the
genuine article manufactured by DR.. j. u.
B. Siegert i Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
The voltatc nelt Co. Maraha1l. n,ich

VIII send their celebrated Electro
Voltaio Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

A Positive feet of the Age is the GER
tainty of relief afforded In skin diseases by
GLENN's SULpHER SOAP.
HILLS HAIR OR WHIsKER DYE. Black
or RrOEp ST.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

saThis paper may be found on file ct all times ct
c., r.. /. p r. r. Ticket Once, No. 30 Clark 81,
Chicago, where our friends are ct liberty TO can
and examine tn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
LOCAL COLUMN.

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents a bottle. Sold by @. Speidel, Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
line.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Our LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic of any female preparation. and only
costs fifty CENTS per bottle. Sold by C.
Speidel. Rock Island and Richards &
Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Casper we,tzel, Offer No. 10

Lancaster, Pa. having been great suf-
ferer for years with Kidney disease,
requests us to say that after nsing DAYS
KIDNEY PAD 25 days he feels better than
he has before in fifteen years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Foana

A package of merchandise. which can
be had by paying charges and calling on
L. Hubbard. southwest cor. 26 st. and 4th
avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
neal Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders office
contains the following:
1S-George Weaver to f. D. Schaible.
acre in ne, NV. IL, II, 1w, $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Fl. RICHARDSON, Sac and Fox Agency,
Indian Territory, says:-The ''Only Lung
Pad" has restored me to health, and |
shall be glad to recommend it to any one.
See Adv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21
Hard Coal.

The best screened hard coal SO per ton
delivered. g. III. SPEAKER,
nov 29tf Office in Northern Line depot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

The great superiority of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup to all other cough remedies
Is attested by the immense popular demand
for thatold established remedy. Price Is
cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

: For SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
DER LOG at THE ARGUS Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

Lameness is tho precursor Of Rheuma-
tism. Escape it by getting Trask's Mag
netic Ointment and rubbing 10 thoroughly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-12-21

q Inc CruIoURA REMEDIES are prepared by Weeks
90 os.er, Chemists and Druggists, $50 Washington
se nosspole, and are for sale by all druggists.
49, ~ slTicuRA, small boxes so cents; large
r. :, suhtainlng two and one half times the guam
r,S1 VI sSa e. REsoLvgET. 81 per bottle Gu
cakes * GO. 20 cents per cake; by mali 80 cents