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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
EGay Bros Dry Goods Emporium

This morning we called in to see those
three genial gentlemanly traiesmen May
Brothers OF Illinois Street. Their store has
large show windows on either side of the
door, beautifully dressed. On entering you
are politely offered one OF a row of revolving
seats with padded red velvet tops-or rather
bottoms The store is very spacious and
lofty and is lighted at night by three larg 9
gas chandeliers. Behind the double counters
are two long rows of drawers full Of choice
articles; over which are shelves whose com.
psrtments like part of the oountersl a.e
laden with choice and tempting goods. A
spacious room at the back contains what
cannot be put in the store. Verify. this ia
the place for people who want dry goods.
1t Is one of the leading places in the city for
ladies marriage outfits. Among the vast
display of goods-far away too numerous to
mention,-we noticed choice Black Silks
and Japanese Silks of beautiful texture .
Irish aud French Poplins, of exquisite man
ufacturt; Grenadines in great variety, and
Lace and Paisley Shawls Of ENCHANTING an
pearanoe. May Brothers call special atten.
ton 30 their London Corset" which ia tho
very best in the market. at the lowest price.
and is made specially for and imported bv
this ~enterprising firm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
MILAN.
F~RYsINGER's DIsTILLERY.

Frysinger's Distillery is situated on the
south branch of the Rock River, at Milan.
Illinois. Ills q three story frame building,
seveuty-fvc by thirty feet in area, with
which is connected the engine house. The
fermenting house is one hundred and seven.
tT-hve feet long and thirty feet wide. The
Distillery has a capacity, in bushels. of five
hundred and seventy-six, and in gallons. of
two thousand and sixteen, according to the
survey of the U. S. The DistiIlery is owned
BY Jacob FFysinger, and is leased to George
Frysinger, who is now running il. Connect.
ed with the Distillery are spacious PEGS.
capable of containing two thousand head of
hogs,-there being now fifteen hundred head
therein. There is, also, on the premises. q
one story brick warehouse, sixty feet long
BY sixteen feet wide, called az. s. bonded
Warehouse" which will hold two hundred
and fifty barrels. About three hundred fee;
east OF the Distillery is a large three story
brick building, forty feet wide BY fifty feet
long, which is used for storing grain in. and
west of the Distllery, about three hundred
yards, is another three story brick building,
fifty feet long by thirty eight feet wide. IN
this building are the copper works for man.
ufscturing alcohol, domestic wines aad
liquors. These works are capable of Turning
out the large quantity of fifteen hundred
gallons daily. There is ample room for any
additional buildings which may be needed
In the business forty scres of land running
along the branch of Rock River, on which
the Distillery is situated. Mr.. Frysinger. q
shrewd, quick business man, kindly showed
us the process of dis,illing. In the first
place the grain-which ia four6fths corn.
and one fifth rye and barley. ground fine
is put into q huge tub, capable of holding
one hundred and twenty-five bushels, and
scalded to one hundred and eighty-eight
degrees of heat after which it is cooled
down to the temperature of one hundred
and sixty-hve degrees, and run off into fer
menting tubs, where, under Government
rule, it has to remain forty eight hours. The
fluid is next boiled three times in q wooden
still, thiriy-hge feet high and the yspor
arising from the last boiling is conducted
through a copper worm of ak inches diane
ter, cooled externally by water, which con-
denses 1t into high wines. Ii is then run off
into large receivers, and the Government
Gauger inspeets it and removes it to the L..
s. bonding warehouse, where a stsmp is put
on it to show what it is, and the amount Of
wine in proof gallons. When the tax Oh it
is paid, another stamp is affixed, showing
the amount which has been paid, and the
off Ger in charge then delivers it over to its
owner. A very large capital is needed to
own and run . Distillery like Frysineer's.
George P. Frysinger runs bis Distillery in d
most business like manuer, which seems
,ss to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

EXcURsIoS.-On the Fourth of July, an
excursion party will leave Rock Island, in
the morning, on the steamer Savanna, for
o trip down the beautiful "Father Of
Waters" and return the same evening.
This excursion, which promises to be a most
delightful affair, is to be given by the ladies
of tho Baptist Church, for the purpose Of
raising funds with which to complete their
new church. The price of the tickets will
be $l.00 each for tho round trip. Dinner
will be served on the boat, by the ladies
themselves, at so cents. There will also be
an abundance Of other refreshments, in.
Guiding that deliciously cooling d~elicacy, ice
cream. We think that there is something
very graceful in the manner in which the
ladies are endssvoring to assist the cause of
their church, by giving an opportunity to
Others to admire the beauties of nature in
the splendid scenery OF the Mississippi. We
heartily wish them every success in their
laudable undertaking, and congratulate
those of our community who are strangers
TO these emiable ladies on the opportunity
they will have for making their ~aouuaint.
Ance on the Fourth of July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
Elank Yook Mandatory

In the year 1864 the firm of Devoe q
Champion, booksellers aud stationers, addeC
a blank book mandatory to their establish
ment, which soou became an important
feature in their business, orders being re-
ceived from county Offices in the northern
parI Of this state ADD different parts o.
Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
and frem many bankers and merchants
throughout the same region. Mr.. Devoe
retired from the concern in 1869, and r
Champion and L. NJ. Haverstick, publisher
of the Union, became equal partners under
the firm name Of Champion & Co. They
occupy the elegant Fries building on Illinois
street, the firss floor being devoted to the
Ssle of books, stationery and fancy goods,
the second to the editorial Office of the
Union, and the third to the blank book
mandatory. The mum Der of hands en-
ployed is thirty, whose average wages are
Sl2 per week or over SIS ,00G, per annum.
The capital invested is $4,000, and the
yearly receipts $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

DEATH OF AN OLD lOwAY.-Cspt Dodge
OF Buffalo, Iowa, who, our readers viii
remember was seriously Injured a few dayf
since, while driving bis move in the field
died this morning at 3 o'clock. Amputatior
Was performed upon his limb yesterday
afternoon, by DR.. Maxwell, of Davenport
assisted By a surgeon from Sabula. He
never rallied after the operation, but con.
tinued to sink gradually until his spirit took
fight to the Land of the Hereafter. Capt.
Dodge was an old resident of Scott County,
and but few men were better known and
more highly respected than he. BE was an
honest, upright, noble-hearted man, and in
his death Scott County loses a valuable
citizen, aud his large circle of friends, one
who, by his many virtues and kindly dispa-
s%ision, had endeared himself TO them by the
Etrongest ties OF affection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

A FIRST Glass HousE.-Mr. Bald win, OF
the Everett House, Chicago, Els our beau
tdeat of hotal keeper. When the traveller
first enters the house he is struck with the
appearance of comfort and genuine hospital.
Hy which everything presents. The two
clerks are genilemanly, pleasant, and well
posted. Mr.. Baldwin himself is an old
traveller, and has learned, by experience,
from the multitude Of hotels ct which he has
stopped, exactly how a guest wants to be
treated, to be treated well. The Everett
House is on the corner of Clark and Van
Buren, Ssreets,--e central Location for bust
ness men,-and is only one block dis.an,
from the Michigan Southern snd Rock
Island Railroad Deposs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

MfLASSHoorryG AFFaAY Yesterday at
II o'clock, A. NJ. the shooting case, which
occurred on Saturday night was called, but,
on account Of the absence Of one of the
principals, it was adjourned over till SAtur
day at 3, A. NJ. One Of the boys who had
given no bail was bound up in $500. bonds
for his appearance at cosrt on Saturday
next, he was 'hen re, arresIed on charge Of
lareency, the trial 30 come off on Saturday
next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

PRIZE FIGHr.-For several days past, the
Ring" in this city has been considerably
agitated aud excitement running high. The
preliminaries for a fight to come of this
morning at 7 o'clock were at length
arranged, and the principals put in training
so that they might COM up to the scratch"
and put heads" on each other with the
skill OF true artists. Promptly at I o'clock,
one OF them appeared and SHE'D his castor
into the ring in true pugilistic style; but, it
seems that there was some misunderstanding
as to the place of meeting and principal No.
: failing to put in an appearance at the
designated time and place, No. l claims the
stakes. The ~reEerees' IDEAS appear to be q
little muddled, and he is doubtful as TO the
legality of the claim. The entire rules and
history OF the prize ring havo been thor.
oughly investigated aud the partizans of
each side profess TO find authority for their
clAims. The case is still in consideration.
Sno me issue will probably be called a
Ssaw" or q free 6ghs and jAmboree win bs
2 ~ the city. INV eN''0ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

CARD OF THANKS II herewith wish to re.
return my most sincere, heartfelt thanks &c
those of my fellow citizens whese liberAlity
enabled me TO rebuild my house, and l an
under special obligations to these gentle.
men, who, unsolicited on my part 90 kindly
circulated the subscription list.
Rock Island, June 9th, 1871.
PArI. RETrrCK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING ILLINOIS
PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Members of the Press Association com
msnced to arrive last evening. Additiona
members arrived this morning and the
meeting was called this morning in Dartl
Hall at ten o'clock. The convention was
called to order, and the proceedings opened
by prayer by the Rev. ]. II. Rhea of Rock
Island, in which he lmplored a special
blessing on the press of this country. Hon,
j. B. HAwley then offered an address Of
welcome to the members of the convention
and their families in behalf of the Mayor
and Reception committee, 10 the course Of
which he gave q historical description oil
the former aspect of the country as com.
pared with the present, and described
most OF its great and rapid advance to our
free press. To-day, however, was to be de-.
voted to business but tomorrow We were
going to show the Convention our cities and
their surrounding beauties.
Mr.. Griggs, President Of the Association
ssld 1t afforded him great pleasure to meet
so many members on the occasion of this
seventh Annual Convention. He ooncratu.
lated the Press Association on its high no
sition.
First in order was, that a committee OF
three be appointed on credentials.
Carried.
The committee elected were A W Kellogg.
h j G Alexander and ] NJ Adair.
The roll was then called, and several new
members enrolled.
The following were appointed on order of
business:
Messrs. Buck, Eaverstick, Bradbury,
Johnson and StoughtoD.
President appointed as a committee on
deceased mem oers, Rev. JIG. S~toughton, l..
B. Glover, d. l.. Davis.
The names of those members who had
paid their subscriptions were then read. who
we're now entitled TO act in the Convention.
The report of this committee was accepted
and adopted.
The report OF the committee on ordar Of
business was accepted and adopted, moved
snd seconded that reading the minutes of
the previous meeting be dispensed with.
Carried.
The committee by Mr.. Buck in regard to
legal publication and advertising of the
State, gave in their report, and asked TO be
discharged, which after considerable dis,
cussion was agreed to.
Proposed That each member of the Asso-
citation be considered e committee in the
whole and use his own influence in this
matter.
Proposed that a new committee of three
be appointed by the President.
Amended, that Msssrs. McGhee and Erick
johnson be also on the conmittee. Object,
10 bring a bill before the Legislature.
Adopted
The committee 90 deceased men bers then
80 lourned to prepare their report.
Proposed, seconded, and carried, that the
Secretary request Treasurer to furnish q
financial report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

IMPORTANT TO H"oUsEKEEPERs Nothing
serves to put the "guid housewife" out oil
temper as does the want of good, exhilor.
ating tea, fresh coffee and spices. A large
assortment has Just been received ut the
Hong Kong Tea Store, direct from the i'm.
porters, All lovers Of good tea, coffee and
pure spices should make their Purchasers e,
this popular establishments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

C1RcCs.-Rock Island is TO have r Circus.
On the Sd of July Stoves Grea. Southern
Circus will be in the city, and will give
their 6rst olsss exhibition. 1t comes well
recommended, and no doubt will give entire
satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

PoLICE CouRT.-John Johnson .JacL
johnson and Hans johnson were taken he
fore Justice Simonson this forenoon. on
charge Of being drunk and disorderlv. and
were fined IS each and costs. Il hasp,,
been much of q day for Johnson's, either.
Reuben Huntley, of Viola, was fined So
and costs, by Justice Cropper, for getting
drunk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

DoSALDsoS's SAW Factory, located on
our levee, is another of our most important
enterprises, doing a large business aud en-.
ploying quite a number Of hands. Repair
ing for all the upper lumber regions is done
here, besides making ell kinds of saws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
ITEMS.

Nine "drunks'' in the Davenport. police
court yesterday.
A fellow upon the street cars yesterday,
who was very abusive and insulting to che
passengers, was summariIy elected by The
city harshsl, and served him right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
ErIroRs IL ruE CITY

The following members OF the Press in
attendance upon the Press Association
meeting are registered at the Harper House
j AdAi-, NJ Carroll, Mirror; J W Gin
tOu, Pc 0, Ogle County Press; Col D Hepe-,
mae, Ottawa, Free Trader; j S Scibirt
Bloomington, Daily Leader; J &
Barton, CArbondale, New Era; ) Els.
worth, Lacon, Home journal; Mrs 5 S
Iaruer, SparlGnd, Chronicle; Frank d Ford,
bulletin, Mendoza; Sam J Bradbury, Wan.
keEar, Patriot; } II Cook, Hennepin, Record;
; / Thornton, Canton, Ledger; Z Fl Griggs,
Rockford, Register; + j c Alexander, Hills
boro, Democrat; ChRs L Bangs, Litch6eld.
Monitor; Msrcello Walter, HilIsboro. News
Letter; 81 Fl KiplbalI, Csrlinville, Democrat,
Geo Il Hsrlon, Chicago, Tribune; Erie
johnson Gslvs Republican; n " Edwards,
Springfield, Illinois State Journal; VIM
bonneville, Peoria Democrat, J W Hanson.
Chicago, Bright Side; o Stafford, Chicago,
New Covenant; J G Cooper, Centralia.
Sentinel, G Barrett, Kewauee, 10
dependent; Kellogg, Pontiac, Sentinel;
Geo Burt, Henry, Republican Myra Brad.
well, Chicago, Legal News; J B Brad well.
Chicago, Legal News; T NJ sapp, Ottawa,
Republican J r Mosser, Decatur, Magnet;
E b Buck, Chsrlestown, Courier; K WEIGH,
Chicago, Prairie Farmer j q S~toughton,
Chicago, National Prohibitionist d l.
Davis, Cairo, Evening Sun G W Bernhard,
Ottawa, Central Illinois Woohenhlatt A J
Boxer, Chicago, Nineteenth Century Miss
Dora Darmovre, Chicago, Present Age S
B Glover, jacksonville, journal; Henry B
Funk, Jacksonville, Independent; Geo C
Smithe, Cambridge, Chronicle; F G Ayers,
Cambridge, Democrat; James K Magic,
Canton, Register.
A number of ladies, wives and daughters
of the above, accompany them on the excur.
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

REWARD Some thief, an admirer of
beauty, stole the case of pictures from the
Florence Gallery last night. A reward will
be paid for the thief or frame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

E. II. N. PATTERSON, of the Oquawka
Spectator, is in the city, attending the meet
ing Of the Press Association, and is stop
ping at Col. Davenports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

BARON Cos, formerly of Davenport, has
purchased the saloon adjoining she Mer>
chants Lunch, and will fit it up as an ele.
CANT billiard room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The residents Of Alsace and Lorraine.
resident in California, unite in a protest
against the cession Of the province to Ger.
many, and are determined to remain French
oitizens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

RIvER.-There was considerable auima-
ton at our levee yesterday snd 10 day. Sew.
eral boats we're at the landing, and the
usua! hustle attendant upon receiving and
shipping freight. The Bed Wing from St..
Loufa, came in at au ear hour tbis morn
ing, and departed for St. Paul at I o'clock,
with a large treigh! rud passenger liat The
Muscatine, from St. Paul arrived at II !. Nj.
and departed for st. Louis at II. She had
a due list of freight and passengers. The
City of Kei.hsburg, for Keokuk, backed out
at her usual hoar this morning, with a good
many passengers but little freight. The
North Western is due from st. LOUIS and
the Phil Sheridan from st. Paul, to.morroa
and the New Boston for Keokuk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

ADVERTISERS will have to excuse us for
emitting their advertisements to-day, owing
TO pressure Of reading matter. These omis.
sions will be made good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

ApcOr young lady who was very ugly,
said to the lawy er who had gained a suit for
her, Il have not hing to pay you with but my
heart "Hand il over to my clerk, if you
please; / wish no fees for myself" he re.
piled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

q ge ntleman W no is Just 100 wears old has
written q very fai r poem for q FIRST effort.
With q few years study and experience, be
may make @ mar in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Heligoland is a sm sll Island belonging to
Great Britain, and lies in the North Ses,
fifty miles from the German coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

GRAND Matinee every afternoon aud eve
ming this week at the Plumber Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

A Salt Lake correspondents says the
women there hate Mormondom several
young ladies having offered to elope with
h;,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

McFATRIcH's MACHINE for addressing pa
pers is on exhibition ct the Union Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

The Police Magistrate has ascertained
who whipped Msrrill's niger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27
PRESS swIvDLING.

In reference so a system Of press swim
ding which is row in vogue. It WAS sug-
gestsd that tie press unite to demand
payment in advance from new or uncertain
% ger'is;nz houses. Referred to q commit.
tee Of A. W. Kellogg, s. I. Bradbury, L. J..
c. Alexander.
Adjourned till two o'clock P. NJ.
The poem and GRAFTON viii be delivered in
the evening. All citizens are cordially in
vlIed te be present. Members o. the Press
Association are expected to be in readiness
At 5 o'clock, sharp, 20 visit Moline aud the
Island. Carriages will be ia ATTENDANCE.
Inc afternoon will be spent in visiting
points Of interest in this city, Milan, and
q trip 70 Black Hawks Watch Tower. The
Association can 20 to Quincy by boat, leav-
ing at five or six O'Clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

MARQUIS OF LoRNE.-The argosa COLLAR,
linen faced, at Burvell 4 BAiley's-some.
thing new and neat. Call for ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Capt. Mayne Reid, who went home to die,
has improved the interim by writing another
novel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

Sears L Sons -four mill was estab.
hshed in 1869; the building is one of the
finest in Nc northwest; capital ss5, 900; sales
$l60,00o; $4,000 wages are paid 10 hands.
johnson 6 Co's -four mill was established
10 1916 and bought BY ] & Co a few months
since; capital $4,000; sales slOO, 900; 6
hands; salary $4,000.
Ii Beattie's -four mill was established
in 1852; capital 100000; sales $I20, 900; 8
hands; salary $4,000.
Hakes & Gilmore's lumber mill is another
one oflast years enterprises; in connection
is a sash and door factory; capital $40, 900;
sales about $4,000; employ 30 hands, sala-
ry $4,000.
The Rock Island Watch Works are now
in process Of erection, and will employ ESQ
skilled workmen when running; capital stock
s25O,O00; the sales will ur doubtedly foot up
at q proportionate figure.
Hskes & Deland's paper mill is in pro-
cess of completion, and viii be running in
August. The capital invested is about
$4,000; 30 hands will be employed, at a
salary of $4,000.
Frysinger's Distillery, coat $4,000.
Warehouse cost $4,000. Capital employed
in running the distillery and alcohol house.
$4,000 Total, $lI0. 900.
The following summary and .,ecapitalatiou
will be found interesting FOR reference. 1t
Is as complete as possible, with the excep-
ton OF those establishments that have but
recently been put into operatl on. These,
with the several new enterprises that are
certain OF being located here. will enable Us
to make . much better showir lg next year.
Among the Hew enterprises no " under con
and as good as here +, we NAV now
name. Rolling Mills, Zinc Works. Organ
Factory and Machine Shops,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

BUFF LINEN dress goods, at Il. q. MAyO'v.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-27

BRowN LINEN dress goods, q, II. Il,
Mayo's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-18
IOPHISICIlIS.
Nrw YoRK. August Is, 1868.

Allow me to call your attention to my PkEPA-
RATION OF COMPOUND EXTRACT BUCHU.
The component parts are BUCHU, LONG LEAF,
CUBEBS, JUNIPER BERRIES.
MoDE or PREPARATIoN.-Buchu, in vaeuo. Ju-
niper Berries, by distillation, to form gin. Gu
bebs extracted by displacement with spirits obtain
ed from Juniper Berries; very little sugar is used,
and small proportion of spirit. 1t is more pala-
table than any now in use.
Buchu, as prepared by druggists, is of dark
color. 1t is plant that emits its fragrance; the
action of fame destroys this (is active principle)
leaving dark and glutinous decoction. Mine i:
the celor of ingredients The Buchu in my pre-
paration predominates; the smallest quantity oil
the other ingredients are added to prevent fer
mentaton; upon inspection it will be found not to
be a Tincture, as made in Pharmacopeia, nor is il
Syrup-and therefore can be used in cases where
fever or inflammation exist. In this, you have the
knowledge of the ingredients and the mode OF pre-
paration.
Hoping that you will favor it with trial, and
thatupon inspection it will meet your appreciation
With a feeling of confidence,
am, very respectfully,
H. T. HELMB0LD,
Chemist and Druggist ofl9 years experience.