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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-10-08
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CIT THIS OUT AND KEEP Frank
lin Dyre, highly respectable and ill.,
telligent farmer of GaIena, Cent coun-
ty, Md, gives the following as a sure
cure for the bite of a mad dog. AS will
be seen, he has tested it, with the mos,
gratifying result.
''Eltcampane is plant we'll known
to most persons, and is to he found in
many of our gardens. Immediately af-
ter being bitten, take one onncc of the
plant-the green root is perhaps prefer
able, but the dried will answer, and
will be found in our drug stores, aud
was used 10y me-slice or brulse, pnt it
in pint of fresh milk, boil down to
half pint, strain, and when cold drink
it, fasting at least six hours afterwards.
The next morning repeat the dose pre-
pared as the last, aud this will be su&-
cient. 1t is recommended that nothing
he eaten for at least six hours.
81 have son who was bitten by a
mad dog some eighteen years ago, and
four other children in the neighbor
hood were also bitten. They took the
above dose, and are alive and we'll to
tins day; and | have known numbers of
Others VIII" were bitten and applied the
same remedy. 1t is supposed the root
contains principle which, being taken
hy the blood in its circulation, coun-
teracts or nentralizes the deadly effects
of the virus of hydrophobia. feel so
much confidence in this simple remedy
that ! am willing you should give my
name in connection with this state
ment."
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THROW PHYSIC TO THE DOGS!

which is given away with DR.. Foote'S truly
wonderful work,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-10-08
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HARVESTING.
DT NJ. NJ.

Heavy with the golden grain.
Bli'Iely comes The loaded vain
From the fields OF wheat and barley
Flowing with The Sun>er'> lighr,
Sending Shades OF gold 30 bright
Through The odhen branches @narlv.
Now it winds DER wooded Hill,
Now across he ripping rill
Went lie farmers richest irri@ure
IT'LL safe yarnerrd meath the cave,
Harvest >lOre of @oI,len >henves
Waits The sturdy th,e>iler'> plea> ure.
Softly on orr listening ears.
Through The lap e of many wears
Fails the sacred promise given;
"Iill The earlh SHALL pass away,
Till the bright eternal day.
Till the rocks III twain are Given.
Mid the scenes of war aud peace
"oeed time and harvest shall moi cease
But blessing upon bleS>in" heaped;
Never changing, still remainelh,
While The Lord in glory ieimneth,
Harvests shall be >own and reaped.
In fhe morning SOW The seed
And al eve ui>iretch lle hand,
Gather faith for all thy need
From the lesson Of HE land;
Forth the sturdy reapers 90.
Bringing 10 The golden grain,
Thou shall find ii ever so,
No good seed i. >own in vain.
Forth into tie worlds broad fields
Go We al The evciin" Tide.
What of good The harvest yields
Workers will not be denied:
And when The reaper (Deail) draws near
10 claim the harvest OF his own,
Like he full corn within the ear
May ye be gathered 70 the throne.
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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01
elaARD HOUSE.


BYRON A BALDWIN. Proprlerors.
Formerly Of the Everett House, ChicagoD
The GIRARD HOUSE is frst-closs IN all lts appoint
mepr. is heated by Steam has an elevator and CON
tains $50 large airy rooms, which are neatly and
elegantly furnished 1t is centrally located, con-
grieut 10 the street and easy of access to all
railroads and steamers entering the city. To suit
the wants of those desiring good accommodations
Al reasonable rates, the terms have been made
ONLY TWO DOLLARS PER DAY
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

The family of Barney May,an lrishman.
came near being poisoned yesterday, by
usixae strychnine for cream OF tartar. Inc
dose was so large that it simply nanseated
them
DErRorr Mich, June 30.-James Nc
Donald came from Chicago to Detroit two
months ago, and was missed soon after, and
last night his body was found In the river
.at Windsor dock.
ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, June 30.-James
Snow, farmer, while drunk, on Saturday,
fatally shot John Stanton, a peddlar, who
called at his house to sell some goods.
PORTSMOUTH, Y. H., June 30.--N ag-
ner, the Isle of Shoals murderer was re
Turned to Jail this morning.
New YORK, June 30-The explosion OF
Giant powder in the Hoosac tunnel, to-day,
Killed four men, fatally wounded one and
seriously injured another.
The body of a man found on Saturday
| on South Beach, Staten Island, was recog-
nized as that of Colonel Lionel Percy Sid
lney, late of the British army, who has
been stopping at the Dakota House, Bleck
er street. He left the hotel on the 2lst
inst, to draw large sum from his bank
Ter, and has not been seen since. As NJ
money was found on the person foul pla,
lis suspected.
Frank Haverstraw, the German so bri
i tally injured on the evening of June 23d
died on Saturday night.
4 Samuel Jones, a farmer at South Oyste
i Bay, L. l., was murdered on Friday nigh
last His body was thrown into a well an
I his house robbed.
4 VIRGINIA CRY, June 30.-Last nigh
the giant powder store rooms in the build
/. ing at the rear of the Bank Of Californi
exploded, with terrible effect Both build
lings are complete wrecks. Ten or twelv
persons were killed. including Gen. Va
Bokekelen. Knox, William Lowry an
Benjamin Mandel
DETROIT, June 20.-A fire early thi
morning destroyed H. c. Barker & Co.
tobacco factory. Loss, $75, 1000 to $4,000
insured. Loss on building, which belong
to Ducharme & Tate, about $4,000; ais
insured
SAVANNAH, Ga, June 30.-One- ha
the business portion of Thomasvill Ga
burned Loss, $l50,000.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

WEST OF NEW YORK
30 yds. Black silk at 81; 1,sO; 45 l. 10 ;I9O; 90
yds colored dress silks at 81; l,s5 i so; 10
% upward.
yds fancy dress silk at New York retail prices
% yds Japanese silk 35e, 45, So former price 60,
5 100.
40 yds French and Irish Poplins at New York re-
pail prices.
I pieces of black and colored Alpaccas from a5c
: ward.
-Iieces latest style of Spring and Summer Dress
ods at tic, 25 30, S5, 40 50, former prices, 25c,
50, rs.
,ieces polka dot, striped and figured percales
lieces striped and figured lawns
IDS Grenadeanes at 17c, 10, %, 35 upward.
de grass cloth and lInin suitings at lie, 25,
50, upward, cheap.
rye line Victoria and Bishop lawns
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01
INSURANCE AGENCYi
}. vi. BUFORD,
Represents the Oldest & Strongest Companies
1.-THE BEST IS THE CHEAPESTr
ssl0oo,G00.oO Capital Represented
1.-THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST"

ssOId HartfCrd.' n sss<ex@ -. .s2O4 800
Etnsa OF Hartford, .tSezS 5.396,3sOI
Home OF ~ evv K ork . 1.446.s50l
Franklin of Phila., 3,363. gu
Old N. America Of Phila, 8" 1851 900
lmnerial Fire ms Co.. of Londen, Gold Assets t000Daee
N Rritish & Mercantile !" loOo00oO
Royal, England. SsOOO,OOO
Queen of LIVERPOOL and London, /" 100000
Firemen's Fund of California, 76l9i22l
National Ins. Co., Hartford Assets I4z,UOU
n National Ins. Go. Phila., - 41O,SsSO
Northwestern National Ins. Co., 667,534
Westchester Fire Ins. Co., 54O,O86
Manhattan Fire Ing. Co.. New York. 493. .O00
Et. Joseph ms Co., 494 10.
Railway Pass. Ins. Co., of Hartford, 75O,UUe
Conn. Mutual Life ms. Go. Of 27,0OO,OO(
Policies Written at Current Rates Office No. B. Argu
Building, up sE6rs
sssrzas,sJ. II. BUF0RD, Agent.
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Z. T. KUNKEL's 5 BITTER WINE OF IRON.
This truly valuable tonic has been so
thoroughly tested by all classes of the COM
munity that it is now deemed Indispensable
as Tonic medicine 1t costs but little
purifes the blood and gives tone to the
stomach, renovates the system and pro-
longs life Everybody should have it.
| For the cure OF Weak Stomachs, Gene
raj Debility, Indigestion, Diseases of the
StoHaeh, and for all cases requiring a
/ topic.
This wine includes the most agreeable
and efficient Salt of Iron we possess
Citrate of Magnetic Oxide, combined with
the most agreeable of vegetable tonics-
| Yellow Peruvian Bark.
Do you want something TO strengthen
you2
Do you want good APPETITE?
Do you want to get rid of nervousness.
Do you want energy?
Do you want to sleep well?
Do you want to build up your constitu-
ton.
Do you want to feel well?
Do you want brisk and vigorous feeling
If you do try kunkel's Bitter Wine OF
Iron.
l only ask trial of this valuable tonic.
Beware Of counterteits, as kuDkels Bit
ter Wine Of Iron is the only sure and eff
fectual remedy in the known world for the
permanent cure of Dyspepsia and Debility
and as there are a number of limitations of
fered to the public, | would caution the
community to purchase none but the gen
uine article, manufactured by f. f. Kun
kel and having his stamp ON the cork O.
every bottle The very fact that other.
are attempting to initiate this valuable
remedy, proves its worth and speaks vol
umes in its favor
! Sold only in 81 bottles Sold by Drug
gists and dealers everywhere, and in Rocl
Island by Smith & Bonney and Johl
Bengston
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

A SEVERE TEsT-The Commissary
General of the United States, after trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be procur
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of consum-
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01
LOCAL NOTICES.
'Maguire's great Cundurango Bitters 4
pleasant and effective substitute for Vine
gar Bitters For sale by C. Speiael

PEOPLE have been so humbueged with
dirty, poisonous hair preparations, that
they hail with delight the new article
styled Natures Hair Restorative. Clear
as crystal. and it does the work most eff
fectuallv, See advertisement
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

Soreness of the breast or lungs, or liver
difficulties, are relieved by placing two or
three thicknesses of flannel wet with
Renne's Pain-killing Magic Oil over the
soreness when retiring to bed at night,
Try it. One application will help you very
much.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

HENDERsoN's BUcHU, the great diuretie
and unfailing remedy for all diseases of
the Kidneys and Bladder, also for Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion, Flatulency, or Wind
in the stomach The most distressing
cases of Female Weakness and Uterine
Complaints are permanently cared by
Henderson Buchu. 1t is unequaied by
any known remedy for the cure of Drcpsy,
Gravel. and all Gouty and Rheumatic
! affections. 1t is specific remedy faa 80
pelling all Pain ana Tape Worms. 1T is
prescribed by eminent physicians in
Chronic Affections of the Liver For sale
by all druggists See advertisement in
this issue. eod&wly
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

1t is gratifying to inform the public that DR..
ter o c. Wisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial for Throat
T,nd Lung Diseases hes gained an enviable reputa-
Pr ION from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and
rom thence to some of the first families Europe.
through the press alone but by persons through
out the States actually benefited and cured at this
Office While he publishes less, say our report,
ers, he is unable to supply the demand. 1t gains
Q and holds its reputation
First. Not by stopping cough, but by loosening
md assisting nature % throw off the unhealthy
matter collected about the throat and bronchial
.ubes, which causes irritation.
Second. 1t removes the causes OF irritation
which produces cough) of the mucous membrane
and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs to act and
throw of the unhealthy secretions, and purihes the
blood.
Third 1t is free from squils, lobelia, ipicac and
opium, Of which most throat and lung remedies
re composed, which allay cough only, and disor
ganize the stomach. 1t has soothing effect on the
liver and kidneys and every part Of the system, and
Z in its invigorating and purifying effects 1t has
gained reputation which it must hold above all
others in the market.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01
Chopping a Mans HoR
for Fun.
A Man Hung by a IN
Indiana.
A Seven foot Gar ct at
Alton.
Accidents, Fires. mes,
Etc,

New YORK, June 30.-B meet
ing will be held tonight at, Insti-
tute TO protest against the n Of In-
dams by lawless men; to plan
by which justice and peace preserv-
ed between the different ranankind
on all our borders.
The absence OF a jurymaflek keces-
sary tfpostpone till P M alTorth
trial. The court room wSdef snd
women were numerous. =
Mrs. Walworth testified thefnnl,
mer oF1S65 she had one e:esYneu
home and was met by Wa"uoohs9
of fury. Their previous w s ilao h
been quiet and friendly, b'eXo her
by the arm, dragged her foo say
ing that he would teacl,9C y cave cave
him alone of an evening, ali9ss eoS Sre
the clothes from her back u ~ e C t' =
arose in the middle Of tht llonl N IL:
bed and began swearins s'el .hn. dno
acted in a very violent r. uo'niei NJ
time he caught her fng, hs -, - -
hi than, SororaIy d suddeniy IL
~ ~ +P n;oh. s'Vts. go siaIa, until she had
faintedtE. E"' IN iilue stiaNe e. pon him with
out any apparent caust the atternoocr
considerable testimony ven as to th'
Singular conduct of tFsonef in thes
The Post saws: Improbable tha
any immediate lnyesu' wlntake piae
in the Beecher- Boweun casf
The Brooklyn Eagi P; NJ Mpublshe
the following card treechert
To the Editcr of ,ba r.. Eagle:-
In a long and aeti9 in Brooklyn j
has rarely hppenef the Eagle an
myself have been in on qnestlons c
common cop"er1 to Glow queens
Ann for this re.,s1, nd to acknowledg
the unsolicited cn'e ana regard {
which the columnhe hagle OF la'
hear testimony. I Just returned
the citv 10 learn tholication has bee
msde ~ Mrs Vict- oodhun for letteI
Of mine snnposed 2ntan informatiC
respecting certain Mles agalhI u
me I have Nc uoqs 70 have II
Eagle state in a.y itNeeAs ut tn
| Mrs. Woodruff othpersons wi
NAV have letters &c In tnr possessl(
have nv cordial Ct 10 PaVllsh ther
TatI Ia ~ n'S oonnoct;or TU @ at this 6me, l W
~ .lhs lJ IoI,s In lbs and ruunrs whi
GnIS e s aeua ',,.,, Ia ''' ,lave been circulate
nIl nh,s. so,ne Ia ara un9 ori untrue and i stan
them in general tfpNr ~ d. ''''
/ Stoned II W AID BEECHEk.
I CIScrxyATTr, 9o.-ihe hon. ION Jes
n Grant fathe rreslueh. uraht,
| Covington, KY. u H;s aoeth ueIiiL 4
at seven o clock nI eor sayar,5 81 a. =
been hourly e1aa e1,o onlr II, one of tn, s 6,
Mrs. Kramer Vo 49, = Gront wbon ~
| living children 0' M. Poss SEQ,
present at his !: ,nasent e I'll IL d;af
Mrs. Grant, We fo,p.tvs;rS+ = bonrs' !
great agony, oars oId
fering, He V D~,.C-
rrNcr1xATne 30--f resident uT
his private arg' '.saono,aJ uon, n"oepon ~ nnoe
rnU;ng NOM, gtonl 5,spn WI his father les dead
II a ~ -I.tr..
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

~ <slDTms one OI
on. STsRLAf'11+f the new ne House was
n gay log lightning. Sea- of the worL-
were severely stunnesnt - 90
seriously hurt. iAo "-o
ALTON, ILL.,, June 30 ror -
named George Post, was 1rnads s - han, tha
river at this point on Satsot ~ ulle
while bathing. The body ss raootnrns oorn.ns'
r,ns n aonak. a'Sa:oi faf, over ses feet long,
day night. on oS'ui
During the thunder storm -os+ara.r
COW and boy were struck I;nSts;na
and killed. ne"'hihg
CHICAGO, June 30.-PhilifT Pro,,,,, +,
colored barber on trial for tIlennrdar ~ y I
Jesse Jones, his employe, was1-dav co,,
vlcted OF manslaughter, and s.tenced :,
live years Imprisonment.
About two O'Clock yesterdaH ,orn;nc
body Of masked men gained keibIe on
tradce into the Jail in Salem, Id, tool
therefrom man named Heffroh who re
Gently committed murder in that,lace an,
hung him to bridge, where heaxas lef
suspended for over an hour. Noe of tn
party were recognized. Heffroncommit
ted murder once before, and eseaed pun
ishment by means of packed JUL.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, june 80 4Sunda
morning two men, James Mbonoug
and Jonas Sackett, while under he iafr
ence Of liquor dalv1 each otherin Eertst
butcher shop to lay his head on tie choE
ping block and let the other cut it of
McDonough laid his head on the bloc
when Sackett with cleaver cut off one {
his ears and badly fractured his skull. II
terterance of the bystanders preyente
ny further damage. Both were arreste
will be tried this afternoon.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

AN ITEM WORTH NOTING. The follow
ing was overheared on one of the street
cars in Saint Louis ''Dr McCabe's Med.
ieated Blackberry Brandy, sir. saved two
of my children from the grave Our fam
lily physician had given them up; and now,
sir, we will not be without this remedy
Money is no consideration for it /; no family
in the city should be without it" This
man uttered the sentiments of hundreds
of thousands. 6-3d&w2w.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

NEVER SAW THEIR EoUAL.-The editor
E(Wis,) Courdnt says we do not hest
tate to recommend DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder and Special Flavorings
We use none other in our family, and
they more than meet our expectations.
Knowing these articles to be of rare ex-
cellence, we have no hesitation in urging
every housekeeper in the land to give
them trial, feeling satisfied that they will
indorse their claims for purity. strength
and quantity.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01
Jaekson's ('atarrh SEHf.
And Troche Powder.

delightful ana Pheasant remeoy IN
Catarrh. Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma.
Hoarseness, Bronchitis. Coushs,
Deafness, eey
and all diseases resulting from Colds in
Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This remedy does not ~DRY UP'' cetarrh. but
IOUSENS it frees the head of all offensive mnt-er.
quickly removing bad bresth and headache slsss
and soothes the burning heat IN catarTh e 80 ufa
and agreeable in its effects thai II positively
Cures without Sneexing.
Asa TRoCHE POWDER Is pheasant 70 The tssie
and never uauseatcs whe4 swallowed Instantly gee
to the throat aud vocal organs Delicious Sensa q
of Goodness and Comfort Is the aest voice ton u
the world. Try IL, sale. Reliable, and only 70 cents
Sola by Druggists. or mailed fres. Address
COOPER, NlfstaS q Co, Proprietofs;
PhiiadeliJhis
Vsu sehaak ss@eznaan .G Reed, Wholesale Agent
Chicago. For sale in Rock Island by john Beige
ton, & Bre unert, Harper Aonse Drug store, sne ?.
| Smith 4 Bonry, l9.2iG6Mst
| For sale by Emil Koehler, Druggist Rock Island
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-07-01

We see by the Chicago papers that
PROCTOR & GAMBLE have reduced the
price of their long established and popular
brand NOTIFIED GERMAN Soar, its pres
ent price and superior quality makes it the
cheapest as well as the best soap for con-
sumars 6-2ad2rn