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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

he n, CkSsse4 MssV;wn1sr says there 4
thorough organization Of thieves and coun-
terfeitcrs in Tie northern part Of the State.
A larxs number Of Norwegian immigrants
rassed through Chicago few days since,
destined for Iowa.
lion. Joseph b. Young. State Senator
from Linn cou ty. has been appointed and
confirmed an additional paymastei in the
army.
The residence Of William Beggs in High
Point Township. Decatur county. was re-
emily destroyed by fire. Nothing was saved
Il the contents but the bedding. So says
he Leon Nevs.
The hippopotamus was in town last week
and proved mself dangerous animal
He broke into the Methodist Church ant
committed havoc which it will take some
time to repair.-Neuton Pres.
JASPER Corx1r.-The Cedar Falls Gasett'
mentions sad accident that recently DC
buried in Jasper county. A man, whose
name is not given, took his gun and went
out into the yard to shoot chicken. lii
stood close to the house. near the corner
and Just as he fired his wife came around
from the other side Of the building ant
received the whole charge in her side. She
lived but six hours after the unfortunate
occurrence
\ CASE or SIDtcrIoS.-A Mr.. Patterson
from Des MONIES county, came to our city Z
day or two since in search Of man namco
Charles Caron. who had scduccd his dalgh
.cr, a young girl about fifteen years Of age
Mr. Patterson discovered that Caron was a
work over in Oak Wood, in Illinois. and II,
The practice Of little strategy. the latter
vas induced to visit this city, when Sh riff
Anderson Immediately arrested him. ana
this morning he leaves for Dcs Moincs
county, in charge Of City Marshal Wooster
To answer for the ofencc.-ReOkuk Cousti
tuition
a brakeman on the Clinton railroad
named Alexander Stevenson, lately fell be
tween two freight cars, while in motion. in
Jnring himself 50 badly as to cause death il
few hours.
DRowNED-Iast evening. n man in tn,
employ OF Jacob Dold, beer brewer Will,
swimming horse in the river, near til.
round house, was thrown or fell into til.
water, and no assistance being near was
drowned. lie was probably dis ,bc, by q
stroke from the horse We believe hi.
name is George Loenmuth, and understand
he leaves a wife and one small child
Uuscotiae Journul
TUE SIorx Ism Az WAR.-Gen. Siblcy /,
i, receipt Of dispatches from half breed
scout named Gabriel Kcnvill, which. if the,
can be relied OH, are Of great Importance
lhcy were written at the scouts camp
above Fort Abcrcrombic, and dated the l4tl
aud 10Th respectively On the l4th Ron
tan writes that there are =, 100 lodges OF h.
Missouri. n}9kton Sioux encalnpcd on the
the avowcd ;.1entito,,hh u Heart river, with
boats and emigrant, going ac ,f'"ch'hg steam
Al some point down TN river. n small 'I ~.
IS ehcampcd, who are d .,rous of max i,,s
neacc with the whites, in order TO cn,hl,
'he'h 70 declare war against the Winnrla
goes. This must be brilliant stroke q,
ihdiah strategy.-stour City Register, IN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
4 " ALLENGE TO TEST
q CHALLENGE TO TEST
A CHALLENGE TO TEST

The proprie'cr- of the Hiawaths. KNOWING that
many pfrra atoms Tor the Hair WERE in no mar
ket and ri advertised 10 do nrurlv III. ,,n.
'h'hgS ana thai the public were unable IN de-
teri"ihe from the advert>eme mis- which were
genuine, and hnyng one or 1--WE hortIes md f.;
tia, All Teiiizc the expected benefits. concluded
public which , n'''',nusS. IN order to assure the
E,jny;, "''.,n co,'d be relic upon nrnnosed The
he Iienb, wuieh was ,ublishcd two weeks in
eliciting an, "e Que morning papers withou,
know 80, ~, 'ospor.se. Let humber Of well
iereiy Il. ;.'. :" unquestioneei integrity and en-
r- Inter sted. appoint a person 10 the pro.
'e'or 81 e' Il, prcpaIat.o or restorative TO re-
'o', NV "lor Of the hair. Each proprietor I,
~, use M ,wn prerara'ioa and nothing else during
"o al, and the person also to use nothin.- else
'.e' certificate OF the result be published in all
ne prineip" papers OF the country at the ex-
PenSc OF the unsuccessful competitor
H0YT'S MlNNEHAHA HAIR GLOSS
imIalts a beautiful dark glossy appearance ia
HE HAIR, and Is Accllcd in he ,. il in a,
or in any desired position
HOlTS IMPERIAL COLORING CREAM
An invaluable dressing for whiskers Chances
',ght and red hair to beautiful brown or black.
sold everywhere. JOSEPH EOYT d CO.,
mhls-diN ~ University place n
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

TO RESTORE THE SICK TO HEALTH.


The bloed must be purified and all mcdc;. o
are useless which do hot possess the auai.,v -.
stimulating the blood to discharge its ;,,n,r.;,,s
into the bowels. BRASpRhru's Puts ,,s.ass ~.
quality in II high degree and she aid h.. j., evans.
family. They are equally usef II for c,,;,,,re, am,
adults; adapted to both sexes. and are as inn,
cent as bread. yet MOST EFFECTIVE - /; vr,,c,xr
The Hon Jacob l'e,er. Of Srrinyvil,e Ind
wrote to Dr. Erandcth under date of Nav IN,
1861 " . ii'"'
have used YOUR invaluable Vegetable Uni.
versa Pills IN my family since 1898: they have
always cured, even when other medicines we're ~,
no avail have been the means of my nc;,h
bors using hundreds of dollars worth and am
SATISFIED they have received IA thousand per cen,
I'll Dressed health through their use. They are
"se" III 'h's region for Bilious and Liver
Diseases Fever ana Agne. and in nll rh.rm.,;c
eases win the most perfect success In fact ,hcv
are the great reliance in sickness. and I rms,
your venerable life may be long spared to preno,e
SO excellent medinc for the use of man r.
Ilea'c send me your lowest price by the .rross
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
From the Ottawa Free Trader, June !

From the Ottawa Free Trader June II.
On Wednesday evening Of last wctk, the
wife Of Eli Signor, carpenter living at
Earlville, was found at the bottom of the
cellar stairs at her home, dead Mr.. Signor,
according to his own story, had been out
milking the cows, and in coming in found
her there. Without raising her up, he
started out and informed some neighl,ors.
Some broken crockcry was found near her,
indicating that she had fallen down stairs
with some plates in her hands. On exam.
lining the body, however. it was found she
had some frightful Commissions on the front
- well rs the back of her head. and also
finger marks about her throat marks show.
ing that there had been q struggle and
blows administered, and that her death WAS
not from = fall. The pieces Of crockerv.
also, did not &c to each other, showing that
they were placed there purposely to deceive.
On the strength Of facts like these. Sienor
WAS arrested, and from Monday to Friday
underwent an examination before Z Justice
q Earlville, who finally hsld him to appear
sndse beads q 81 900.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
EBOyi's 1liss watla:l Hair. Iee.tOrn.

II does not claim to make Hair come in where
y has once fallen out Nothing will do that.
whatever may he advertised to the contrary ::
but II Will arrest its falling out make harsh hair
soft ana! silky, cleanse the scalp from all impur-
ties and hu'nors. and entirely overcomcs the
bad effects Of previous use oi preparations -,
aiming sulphur. sugar or lead &c |, re-
l'r VA. II crack or smut, bnt il US ca Il, ,s,i;.'d
and wiped from the skin any h. .,,dres
restores the natural >lse,tlng of nn.. ~! -,
mother. w.pch gives il iil, ,,,ne,, a'r
OF the nnl'9rm d"i' hlaet. Of iyes So that the
'hos' cfi'cai Voaefverr ..nnot detect ITS use
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

"As the Phanix rises nom the ashes of its are
animated with new life. . does this Elixir reju-
venaie the system and overcome disease.
- The Reuvcnaiing Elixir IL the result OF
modern discoveries in the vegetable kingdom, be
ing All entirely new and abstract method Of euro.
irrespective Il al Che old and worn out aysems
~ This medicine has been tested bv the most
eminent medical men oft day. and BY them pro-
nonnced 70 be one Of the greatest medical discov.
cries OF the aye
E One bottle will cure general debility.
~ few doses cure Mysteries in Females
~ One bottle cures Palpitation Of the Heart
ts5- From one 10 three bottles restore the man.
illness and full vigor cf'youth.
~ tew doses restore the appetite
- Three bottles cure the worst case OF I'm
potency.
| few doses cure the low spirited.
- One bottle restores ment al power
| IL fe" doses bring the TO the check
| ~ Tins medicine restores TO manly viuor aud
| robust health the poor dcbtatcd worn down
and despairng
! tSg- The listlcss enervated youth. the over.
tasked man Of business. the victim of nervous de.
Depression the indiy ldual suffering from general
debility, will all find immediate and permanent
relief BY the Of this Elixir or Essence Of Life
- Price, e. per bottle, or three bottles for
Is. and forwarded by Express. on receipt az mo-
ncy, 10 any address.
All such orders must be sent to e. A. COOK.
Chicago. our General Agent for the West
Sold in Chicago by FL LLER FINCH Il FtI-
LER. Wholesale Druggists. and BY all Druggists
everywhere.
g. A. COOK. Chicago. General Agent
for the States of Illinois. Iowa, Wisconsin, Ind
, ana, and Michigan.
liz W r. MERwIN l. co.
Sole Projectors.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16


TIE SHARK AND THE DIvER.-The advcn-
ture OF the diver attached to the Fawn is
worthy of place in f lgar Po.'s tales Of
wonder. On making his way in his gutta
pcrcha dress into the saloon Of wrecked
vessel ne was suddenly surprised by the ap
pearance of large ground shark which
sailed in at the door. Escape was impossi
bic. All that could be done was to remain
perfectly quiet. The monster, meanwhile,
forced ITS cold green eyes on him, pushed
against the wooden sole of his boots. and
rubbed against his dress, the slightest pune
ture in which would have been certain de-
st, uction. Ten minut, elapsed-a life time
under tn, circun stanccs-but the nerve of
the hero was at length rewarded by witnc.
sing his enemy turn tail. and sail out the
way he came in, leaving him to make the
best Of his way upwards to the surface
Cruise Of H. H. s. "Fawn."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

The daughter Of wealthy Fifth Avenue
man in New York, twenty years old and
pretty, eloped with = young man Of rather
weak intellect and only seventeen, last week.
On Sne insisted on having the matter done up
4y eioPement. and the swain consented.
!, put ne u trouble now, - he cannot support
much less his wife, whose angry
Psss7sMt'Sss don't give her ! ont
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

u y AI.T u .Ik& ~. prcserycr.
CERTAIN AND SAFE for the removal Of Oh
STRuCTlONS, and the Insurance Of REG
ULARITY in the RECURRENCE Of
The MONTHLY PERIODS.
tN-They cure or nbyiate those numerous dis
eases that spring from irregularty, By removing
the rregulariiv Itself
.-sy- They cure Suppressed, Excessive. md
Painful Ncns'ruation.
s-sy- They cure Green Sickness (Chlorosis)
80 They cure Nervous and Spinal Affections.
pains in tho back and lower parts OF the hndy
Heaviness, Fatigue on slight cxertion, Plantation
OF the Heart, Lowness of Spirits, IIysteria. Sick
removing the ire yularity they remove the cause
and with II ALL the effects that spring from il.
~" Composed Of simple vegetable extracts
the, contain.noihng dtlcierious 10 any constj,u
ton, however delicate, their function being to
substitute strength for weakness. which, when
properly used, the, never fail 10 do.
- They NAV be safely used ut any are. and nj
any period efc.pf dyrsng the First Thra Nonths
during which the unialing nature Of their action
would niailib'y prerenf pregnancy
- All letters seeking information or advice
will be promptly. freely. aud discrectIy answered
~ Full directions accompany each box
kf- Price, 81 per box, or six boxes for A.
kAy Sent BY mail free Of postage. on REGENT
All such orders must be sent to {. A. COOK.
Chicago, our General Agent Tor the West.
Sold in Chicago. b, FULLER FINCH 4 Full
lER. Wholesale Druggists, and by all Druggists
everywhere.
{. 4. COOK, Chicago,
General Agent for the state. OF ILLINOIS, Iowa,
Wisconsin. Michigan. and Indiana.
DIR. W. r. MERWIy Il co.
Sole Projectors,
No - LIBERTY Srrgsr, New York.
for sale by all Druggisss. mhlo-dl y&wsm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

TnE BIGGEsT WELL IN OiLDoM-On the
subject of big flowing ol-wclls, the Oil City
Register remarks Of the Hammond well, re-
Gently opened:
" At first, so great was the amount of
water, that thee was considerable troullein
exhausting it. But now it is flowing oil,
and clearin: itself nicely from the water. 1t
is estimated to Il wv nearly 600 barrels of oil
per day. and over 100 barrels OF water and
oil. with far prospect of an increase
This makes it the largest producing W, Il in
the oil region. The Noble we'll is pro,luc n q
$ arcely 500 barrels per day-the Maple
Shade scarcely $50 barrels of oil. The
principal owner Of the new well, Mr.. Ham
mond, has been laborng in the oil district
for years. with very Indifferent success. bit
now his perseverance will be handsomely
rewarded. -Iittsburgh Commercial.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

EXTRAORDINARY FREAK OF NATrRE-A
cores, ondent writing to one of our citizens
relates an extraordinary freak Of nature
and we can say that it is entitled to perfect
crcdcncc, the veracity of the parties con
rcrncd being above suspicion. The person
to whom the Letter was written is native
Of the East, where the lady spoken Of re-
sided. The circumstance is as follows -
\ lady by the name Of Snyder recently
died, at the age Of seventy five, of what
was supposed to bc an ovarian tumor. This
tumor was so large that it weighed forty
eight pounds; but on being opened by the
physicians. ut the post mortcm examination.
1t was found to contain u futus, or rather IA
child. with hair as long as its mother anil
teeth full adult size 1t must have remain,
there twenty or twenty-five years. The
lady lived in Albion, New York. and the
writer Of the letter is her daughtcr-in law
-Corydon Eaion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

"etal'ls ITS darn luste il renewed at iut.rv.ls =,
lac close OF Lie. Peerless anon, Thousands -,
preparations Tat promise li.ucn and p.r,orr,u
nothing, stan {. isa ioro's hail. pre...rv,,
avalnabe IL ijun,t to the dive in drcss;,.,
Pro''o'ihs the growth and perfect health Of the
"a'r' ana "l itself. when used aionc-a safcyuard
'"' protects the h5rcs ro.l decay un Ter all cir
cunstances an! under all climcs. Manrf.c,,o,.,
ov a. cu'st,tfpro, No. & Astor House New y.rl
Kept BY all druggists. ;,,.,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
MANHOOD.

A ND THE vlGOR OF YOUTH RESTORED
"A in four weeks. BY DIR. KICORD'S Essrxcx
or LIFE. DR. Ricord (of Paris, after wears Of
earnest solicitation. has at length acceded a the
urgent request OF the American public, and ap-
Poihted an agent IN New York. for the sale of his
valued and highly priced Essence of Life. This
wonderful agent will restore Manhood to the most
shattered constitutions in four weeks and il used
according 70 printed instructions failure il i'm
possible. This life restoring remedy should bc
taken by all about to marry. its effects are per.
manent. Success in every case is certain
DIR. Records Essence Of Life il sold in casc.
with full instructions for use, at g. or four ausn
titles in one for -. aud will be sent 10 any patt.
carefully packed, on receipt Of remittance 10 ~
accredited agent Circulars sent free on rcceip
Of stamps. PHILIP kOLANDO.
Droome St., door west broadway. ny
mcl3-d3m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
a DeailD.(lOck.

We have recently been informed Of
truly wonderful clock, which belongs,
family of Mr.. by; but all - )" 'hc
OF the clockmakers have r. .nc efforts
make it keen Tina ut been able to
been permitted consequently it has
hours be(or. 20 rest in silence. few
sister - the death of Mr. I.----y
y some short time since, the clock sud.
emily struck one, after a silence Of many
months 1t thus continued to maintain It's
silence until another member Of the family
was Frustrated with a fatal malady, when il
again struck one, and on the following day
the child was buried. A year elapsed, when
the second child sickcned and died. The
clock was punctual in sounding one few
hours previous to its death. \ third child
little boy fifteen months old. was afflicted
with scrotula, which batlled the skill of his
physicians. and died. The clock gave the
usual warning, and struck one. 1t has
never failed in sounding the death knell
when any of the family in whose possession
I it is were about to die. There are stran-
GER things in heaven and earth, lIoratio,
than are dreamed Of in your philosophy"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16
HAPPINESS OR MISERY I

THAT 1T THE QUESTION
rT>HE PROPRIETORS OF TIE NEW YORK
l. Museum and Anatomy Of Medicine have de.
termined, regardless Of expense. TO issue free
flor the benefit Of suffering HUMANITY FOUR ~
their most interesting and instructive Lecture.
on Marriage andits dsqnalifications, Nervous lie.
bity. Premature Decline of Manhood Indives-
ton. Weakness or Depression, Loss of Energy.
ana Vital Power the Great Social Evil. and those
naindies which result from youthful fnllies. ex-
cesses or maturity or Ignorance OF PhysioDovv
and Natures Laws -
These invaluable Lectures have been the means
oi eniightening and saving thousands, and will
De forwarded free. on receipt Of four stamps, by
addressing Secretary. New York Museum Of
Anatomy and Medicine, SIS Broadway, New
York auoalv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

VIEWED 0o0 NOo0Us
The sudden changes Of our climate arc sources
Of Pulmonary, BRONCHIAL and Asruxar,c Arrvc.
rIors. Experiesce having proved that -mpls
remedies often sct speedily whom taken in the
early stages Of The disease. recourse should at
once be had u "Brora's Broneh,at Troch4s" or
Lozengcs, let the Cold Cough or Irritation Of the
Throat be ever slight. n by this precaution
more serious attack may he cffectually warded Of.
PrBLic STEAMERS and SINGERS will find them ef-
iectua. for clearing and strengthening the voice.
Soldiers should have them, they can be car
ried in the pocket and taken occasion requires
~ Nervous Debility, SensincI
Weakness etc, can b. cu~ei by one who has real
" cured himself and hundreds Of others. and will
tell YOU nothing but tie truth. Address. with
stamp. EDWARD H. TRAVER,
mayle-d6wly Lock Box Boston, Mass.
TQUACKERY--Ie earnestly caution all
young men suffering frsm Nervous Debility, &C.
against endangering ,i-.ir health BY patronizing
any Of the advertising quacks Yon can fully re-
cover by the methods used by the adversis. r, and
By hundreds Of others, AND IN no OTHER xAY-
Read letter which will send you if you will
send me post paid envelope bearing your adj
dress. Direct to
EDWARD H. TRAvER.
ebll DIX WY Lock Box. Boston Mass
nISEASES OF THE NERVOUS, SEMINAL,
l/rRINARY. AND SEXUAL sYsTEHs--Dew and re-
liable trea,ment-n Reports Of the HOWARD
ASSOCIATIONS by mail in sealed letter en-
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LIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, No 3
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia Pa apldwly
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An Imperial Crown


Is mere banb.e but the cram. of Le..t,,
'e'reu on t"e head waic.l i.as neglected. =, o.,
'eiiSi'. Oh time mas robe OF its n tive Inn. h,.
lhri sn.sS Q....,.. 49,,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

"E, THE UNDERSIGNED, Ter DEALHRH
w have agreed 10 sell tee durinr Vhe tcs'
1854, q the following suees: 80,
g 2 per day, q. So per month 8isS
10 ID do eco do @*s4
Butchers and Hotels. 40 cent? ~ 60.
saloons using lov y per week, IS. ~ evtL |, n
Over Do Do cUe- =
:. Les thar z - e -, NSs Igs6g
VAIN + KSSAau1is6sko aais5 -.
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Part'cr.ilar attention paid to the
HTOlpSulC Business.

buy on the most advantageous T. rms and sell
low Cali and examine. All orders promptly
,,,enJcd to mv2l -dti
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-16

and offer better inducements to capitalists than
any security Of pubic or private character now
,t.,;r, nj mar mch3ldtf
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-10-01
NOTICE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
Topeka August IL. 1864.

TOPEKA, August lS, 1864. }
The following amendments to the Con-
stitution of the State of Kansas, are hereby
submitted to the electors of the State OF
Kansas for their approval or rejection, u
the annual election to be holden on Tuesday,
the Sth day of November, A. D. 1864:
An amendment. Of section three. of arti-
Gle FIVE, which amendment reads as follows:
".Section 8. For the purpose of voting.
no person shall be deemed to have gained
or lost residence by reason of his presence
or absence while employed in the service of
the United States, nor while engaged in the
navigation of the waters Of this State or of
the United States, or of the gh seas, nor
while student of any seminary Of learning,
nor while kept at any aims house or other
asylum at public expense, nor while confined
in any public prison and the Legislature
may make provision for taking the votes Of
electors who may be absent from their town.
ship or wards, in the volunteer military
service Of the United States, or the militia
service Of this State; but nothing herein
contained shall be deemed to allow any
soldier, seamen or marine in the regular
army or navy of the United States the righ,
to vote"
Also an amendment Of section twelve, Of
article two, which amendment reads 81
follows:
"ISectiion II. Bills may originate in either
House, but may be amended or rejected by
the other"
The ballots to be used at said election
shall be written or printed as follows:
4" For amendment Of section three, article
five of the CONSTITUTIONS" or Against
amendment of section three, article FIVE Il
the Constitution"
"For amendment of section twelve, of
article two OF the CONSTITUTIONS" or "a.
gainst amendment of section twelve, article
two Of the Constitution"
l hereby certify that the above and FORE
going are true and faithful copies of the
amendments proposed to be submitted to
the electors of the State of Kansas for their
approval or rejection at the general election
to be holden on Tuesday, the Slh day of
November, /. ID. 1864.
49,, Witness my hand and official
SEAL seal the day and year aforesaid.
49, w. W. Ii. LAWRENCE,
Secretary of State.