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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
SIN the Tolls Of q Villain"

Under the above heading recent mum
Der of the Davenport Gazette described,n
a sensational way. how clerk in that city
had induced an innocent daughter Of one
of the first families to visit his room, lock-
ed the door, and tried to ruin her how
the sympathetic landlady put her head
out of window and whispered to pass
Ing policeman; how the policeman went
to the door and threatened to bust in
the panel if it wasn't opened instantly ::
how it was opened and the policeman res
cued the girl (yet in her innocence) and
escorted her to her fond parents, and the
profusion of thanks nothing said about a
reward which followed but no names
given.
The Democrat cruelty spoils the story,as
follows:
We now give the true particulars of this
affair, which are not at all in harmony with
the Gazette's essential points. The
''clerk" was a travelling commercial man
-, the young lady was public strum-
pct lTOm the OtHer sue Vi Lue TlFcT. DuI-
ing the day of the night in which the at
tempted seduction was said to have taken
place, these two had been drinking some
what to excess at Washington Park. Re-
turning at night, they went to the room
mentioned, aud, after being there for a
short time, "nesthiding." no doubt, the
woman took it into her head to 90 home,
and in her drunken way, shouted out pref
ty Justify, Il want to go home p This be-
ing heard, brought the special police
man on the scene, and in place of the
young lady being taken to her home and
turned over to the care of her fond par
ents, and the father being apprised of the
tiendish attempt on the honor of his cher
ished daughter-the young lady took the
arm of the villain in whose tolls she was
walked with him down town, accompanied
him to livery stable, got a hack, and
both went over to Rock Island, where no
doubt, this young lady slept the balance
of the night in the arms of this terrible
young villain. Such are the facts in this
case-only this and nothing more.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Now is the winter of our discomfort il.
the form of colds, coughs and pulmonary
complaints, and in halls, streets, churches,
or wherever men do mostly congregate,
there you hear chores, of coughing, with
a full symphony Of sneezing, How much
mischief arises from neglected colds, un-
regarded coughs, and the consumptive in
the coffin, perhaps, would have been well
and hearty now if, when it was but a
cough, he or she had taken bottle of Mas
tas Pulmonic Balsam, which is the very
best remedy for all diseases of the throat,
chest or lungs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state of mind: weak, ner
vous. exhausted feeling; no energy or ANNA ION
confused head, weak memory, often with debilita
ung, involuntary discharges. The consequence OF
excesses, mental overwork or indiscretlons This
NERVOUS DEBILITY finds sovereign cure in HUM
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SPECIFIC, No 49, 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges dspels the men-
tai gloom and dependency, and rejuvenates the en-
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient Price IS, for package of five boxes ana
a large 81 vial OF powder, which is important in
Old serious cases; or 81 per single box. Sold BY
ALL Druggists or sent by mail on receipt of price
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No 562, Broadway, n, Y.
For Jale by Otto Grotjan IS Illinois Street. Benser
u Thomas speidel and Breunert, Rock Island
ahu D Richards, Moline. 3idmwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

The City Council meets at y clock this
evening, The people want to see some
body take the responsibility and go ahead
and extend the water filters into deep Wa
ter and give us clean, pure water improve
the ferry landing set the work going on
the Adams street sewer, and order the
stone for some decent crossings. Also take
same vigorous measures to get rid of some
OF our old rattle-trap sidewalks. On ev-
cry business block on Illinois street yiror.
Gus measures should be taken to have de.
cent sidewalks. The only good walks are
Ia front Of Star Block, aud in front Of the /
Harper House. Some Of the other walks
are i'asSabIc; others are positively danger.
Gus. 80 is the walk 10 the ferry along Mr.
Riley properly. Let the Council take
some vigorous action to compel people to
improve their walks if they haven't public
splrl' and pride enough to do it without
eoppulsiOn.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Dav-


This excellent institution, the best
of its kind in the northwest, has been com
pletely refitted aud is now one of the most
perfect in appointment, beautiful in loca-
ton and admirable in management in the
western states, We do not know of any
west of the great educa-
tional eentres-and few there-better fit
ted for its purpose, aud more capable of
satisfying those in position to give their
daughters higher education, than the
Immaculate Conception. Daven-
port. All inquiries should be addressed to
The Sister Superior, Davenport. The
next school term commences the first Mon
lay in September.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Is IT ANY WONDER In view of the i'm
mense amount of saleratus and adultera-
ted baking powders, used by the masses
there are diseased gums, decayed teeth,
weak aud useless muscles, and disordered
digestion? See to itthat you escape these
evils by using DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powder, the only kind made by a physi
clan with special reference to its health
ness, and indorsed as such by thousands
who have used it for years. We do not
hesitate to indorse it as the best in the
market, and also DR.. Prices True Flavcr-
ing Extracts, Orange, Lemon, etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Let all men who love personal liberty
and honest dealing, and who approve of
the call for the Goth of August State Con
vention, go to the court house at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon and select ten men in
this county who will attend that State
Convention. That's what the meeting in
the court house is for 1t is everybody's
meeting indorscs that call.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Tuesday, September 9th,

1874 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon to nominate can
dldates for coroner and sheriff and to choose dele
gates to a Legislative convention not yet called
We would recommend that the township caucus
es in the several townships be held at 3 p. M. or
September 5th at the usual places OF mold
ing elections in towns-except in Rock Island and
Moline, which we recommend be held on the even
ing OF the same day, at O'Clock.
The number OF delegates has been based upon
the whole vote cast for president at the last elec'
ton--one delegate for every IS votes cast, and one
for every fraction of 80 or over as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

SCHOOL NOTICE All pupils desiring tt
be examined for admission to the High
School will meet the Superintendent at the
Office of the Board of Education, Satur
day. Aug. %. at o'clock A. NJ.
The public schools will open on Monday
morning, Sept 7th
Examinations of pupils who have not
received certificates of admission to al.
graoes peioW IHe Trfgt coi.vsI sill hA held
during the first week of September.
The teachers will meet the Supt. at the
office of the Board of Education, Satur
day, bGpt. 5th, at 7 o'clock p. NJ.
l9d2t, j. F, EVERETT, Supt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Ladder Pic Mic.
In the Gazette Of this morning we find
tho followinp.

In the Gazette Of this morning we find
the following:
A pleasant pic mic party of a dozen young ladies,
escorted by only one young man. went down to
Credit Island In sail boat. yesterday. Where are
all Of Rock Islands young mens This won't do.
The above contains SO many blunders
and is such an entire misc1nception of the
idea of the party in question that we are
induced to give the facts, viz: Kisses
Anna Conant, Carrie Conant, Matte
Cooke, Bella Cooke, Ada Cooke, and An
ME Kirkpatrick, of this city, and Miss c.
Willsie, of Chicago, on visit to Miss Mat
tie Cooke, concluded to have pic mic by
themselves, and pass the day on Credit
Island Mr.. Andrew Wallace, of the Ul
S. Engineers office, and Mr. Andrew Co
nant, accompanied the young ladies' to the
Island and then returned. Towards
night Mr. Wallace went down with two
skifs and some men and brought them
home.
"All of Rock Islands young men"
would have been glad to have joined the
party, but were not permitted. The girls
like TO have their own fun in their own
way, once in a while; like to do their own
work, get their own dinner, and not be
bothered with the oficious attentions of
over-anxious boys-and they say they had
jolly day in the shady groves, and by the
side of cool waters, undisturbed by any
body. 1t was just exactly what it was in
tended to be-a ladies' pic mic, gotten VI
by ladies', managed by ladies, and attended
only by ladies. A jollier set of young Ia
dies is not often found than the one noticed
in this item.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
"G.ye I'm 10 Mnulton ("

From the Detroit Free Press.
The sensation in New York City is the
play Of Griffith Gauut' at "Niblo's y
The play has been re dramatized and
brought out with view to the recent
prominence which the novel has attained
The crowd we're equal to the situation and
appreciated all the resemblance" be-
tween the play in New Y ork aud the drama
in Brooklyn. As Futier FraHeis pored
over Cdtharine's letters, he asked, What
shall | do with them p Give 'em to
said voice in the gallery.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
INDEPENDENT Reform County Convention

The county committees call will be
found in this paper. Would i, not be well
Tor the convention c-morrOw latter max
ing platform and choosing delegates to
oprlngheld,l to app int a committee to
confer with the sth Of Sept. convention, on
q county ticket?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

For RENT "A dwelling house contain
ing seven rooms with good celler and els
tern and pleasant lot. The house has lust
been painted and papered and whitened
throughout. Rent Sic per month Ad-
dress L. u. box 9Ol. je27-dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19


Mai. Moderwell has been down here on
trading expedition. Moderwell and
Shepherd both want to be state senator,
bad, and they are willing to make any kind
of trade with the Rock Island senatorial
delegates to get the nomination, The Rock
Island county senatorial delegates are S.
S. Guyer, Thomas Murdoch, W. II. Gest,
J. r. Milla,J. W. Lloyd, John S. Gilmore
J. NJ. Gould, j. Magill, II. Mcneil A. f
Russell, J.. B. Thomas, r. Hayford, Wm
Drury, Maroni Wheeler. These are all
Lynde men-appointed for the pnrpose OF
trading for Lynde's benefit,
IN Henry county, the Republican con
vention appointed ten Moderwell men and
nine Shepherd men, and thus leave tn,
T.ynde men in this city chance to give
the nomination of state senator to the ont
who controls the largest number OF congress
sional delegates from Henry for Lynde.
Mai. Moderwell and Mr.. Shepherd are
both Hawley men, but then Republicans
are commercial people and we reckon
they don't care enough for Hawley or any
body else to sacrafce their own chances
II is all truck aud dicker" in the Repub
lican party now, and Moderwell and Shep
herd will be required to put in sealed bids
in proper form, with good security, before
they get nominated. Therell be some tel
egraphing between Cambridge and Prince
ton on the lst day of September.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
State Case,

Charles Mcllenry, who stole coat frcm
Zeis's corner yesterday, was examined be-
fore Magistrate Chopper to-day, and held
for trial at next term of circuit court B; il
$500. Recommitted to jail.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

In this issue of The ARGUS will b'
found the advertisement of this very pop
ular pump. From Mr.. Blake's price lis
and illustrated catalogue it is evident hi
has been indulging in some very costly ex
periments to reach the perfection he Sc
justly claims for some Of the specaltes he
manufactures. Principal of these are the
mining pumps and pumps made especial
ly for brewers, for both air and water
and for all kinds of liquors, both hot and
cold, for tanneries, refneries, sugar
houses, marine pumps and special fire
pumps The BA aiegG p@pt a has oosred to
tie tt t' public and superior to all others for
all kinds of hydraulic service. Its points
of excellence are as follows.
1t is simple 10 construction
1t is positive under any pressure
1t is compact and symmetrical in de-
sign!
1t is durable and we'll arranged in all its
parts
1t is made of the best materials, in the
most workmanlike manners!
1t will run at any speed-slower or fas-
ter and deliver more water than any 9th
er pump of the same dime. sionsl
1t will start at any point OF stroke, and
will discharge the cold water of condesa.
ton
1t is so constructed that any piece can
be disengaged without interfering with
any other part of the pump.
1t is interchangeable in all its working
parts. SO that in case of wear or accidental
breakage, duplicate parts can be immedia.
tely supplied.
1t is economical in its operation, requir-
ing less steam for given amount of work
than any other pump made.
Over 1000 of these pumps are
in actual service in the largest establish
ments in different parts OF the United
States. The Baltimore x Ohio K. r. has
the largest pumping engines ever built, to
protect its grain elevators. Mr.. Blake, in
to build this pumping engine,
guaranteed 1t IL throw two streams 1S4
feet high. Under the test by the mechau-
los OF the road the pump exceeded the
guarantee, Three streams were thrown as
follow:
rs 1900. .........-.. 400 a.
The size of this pump is 20 feet; steam
ylinder, II feet; "A feet stroke
peed of piston 2i0 feet per min
minute. There is probably no superior
lump in the world, as the above ties, dem
nstrates. The government has recently /
expended 1920 in testing steam pumps. /
n this test the Blake pump showed duty
{ los per cent OF actual measurement.
he report of this test is now in the hands
t printers and will soon appear Those
ltereSted should secure copy.
Some idea of the immense business done
Y the Geo. f. Blake Manufacturing Co
IN be formed from the tact that their an-
nal product of pumps exceeds half mil !
on dollars. Mr.. Geo. +. Blake, the head |
the concern, is one of those thorough
tactical men, and has been engaged in
lie business of making pumps for t,centy- I
Uea years. and in all this time has done ]
ore to perfect the business than any man !
America, many of the improvements
ing his inventions, modelled by his own
nds. His successes and princely for
ne are deserved and honestly earned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

GIRL WANTED. One acquainted with
all branches of housework. Apply at ting
residence Of G. p. Hengshcr, corner jet
ferson and Orleans streets. lS-d3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

LADY, youshould never think of doing a
washing without Golden State Washing
Powder. Get test package and try it to-
morrow
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Livingston says he sells the best Racine
Wis. trunks. lie received the first prem
iums on them at the fair 63dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Ali voters vino believe In the necessity of econ
omy and reform In our state and National Admin
stratons respectfully invited TO participate In
the caucusses to choose delegates.
1t Is hoped that the friends of reform will sec
that every town ia represented.
s. II. POTTER,
WIN ID. CLARK.
FRANZ II. HARRIS.
County Committee.
August 10 1874.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

A beautiful assortment OF mohair coats
at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

4 One box of CaTy's soluble Ink Powder \
/ will make pint of BEST BLACK INK In Ave minutes.
sl25 " d. sl.s5 by mail H.G.0CARY, GAINESVILLE %. J
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Silk, Lsle thread and gauze undercloth
ing and hosiery of all kinds; one OF the lar
gest ass0rtments in the city, at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

The Union was mistaken in saying that
Moroni Wheeler was not delegate to the
senatorial convention. The list made out
by the Union reporter enormously gave
NJ Ii. Whites name for that of Mr.
Wheeler. - Union, THIS morning.
Ahem! So much the worse for Mr.
Wheeler.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Independent Reform County
Convention!

In pursuance of authority vested in us by coun-
ty convention held in Neguss Hail. In the CITY Oh
Rock Island. on the Sd day Of june A. d. 1874, we
hereby give notice that delegate convention
representing the voters in this county
will be held in the court house in the city
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

500 suits children's clothing at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

200 French yoke white and fancy shirts
made from the best material at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
a. ]. PoZZONTS

retail By A J.rozzeni, SO Olive 81, co. Ninth 5.
Kahler, c. sps.dsl. Hsnss,.& lhouas. ,sssdiI
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
CAMPHORINE."

The Great Discovery for the immedia:e relief and
cure Of Rhe imatisai Neuralgia, sprains. fsra7 -
Pains, Sttn Joints. Strain&. Swellings. Infamma-
tons. Bunions Gaia. rah, &c. &C. II will hot
every family Thousands will terfify o. IL gFesf
merits. Try it. Price pr bottle. Is cents
REUBEN HOlT. Proprietor,
,.sdon SS Gresnvieh street, y. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
n Drops Of Constitution Water

rrnnIs a,aAEs. A INV.
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes, Gravel, elect.
Brick dust Deposit.
For Female Complaints Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver.
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, SO John Street. NEW YORK
For sale by all irst Glass Druggists. 3-3d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
500 suits boys clothing at Loeb's.
The Weather---To-Dar

Th. -e-lsrfug SHOWS the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated hv thermometer
7 A. NJ. ST. above zero IL NJ gao above
q A. NJ. $50 - Y. NJ. a6 y -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

p. S.-Editors who would protect their
readers from being swindled, please copy
the above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Nobby Marseilles vests at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Dr.. J. ". Stark. Dentist.

DOcMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
n flee, Illinois street, Rock Island. All kinds OF
Dental Work done in the most approved styles
Charges reasonable 6lTdn
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
CITY.
COUNTY CONVENTION.

COUNTY CONVENTION.
-'t~
.uIndependent Reform Voters, Democrats, Lib
erals and all voters Of Rock Island County who
approve of the principles set forth in the McCor-
mick call for State Convention, requested to
meet in the Court House in Rock Island, on
Thursday, August 10th, instant,
AT ONE O'CLOCK p. NJ,
TO appoint ten delegates to the State Convention
called by G: H. Mccormick and Others, to meet at
August Goth. Also to nominate can
didates for Sheriff and Coroner II thought best when
met. Also to appoint delegates to Congressional
and legislative Conventions. If thought best when
met. Every voter in every township in the
County who approves the principles OF the McCor
mick call is invited. In nominating candidates a
basis can be agreed on in convention, giving each
township represented voice in proportion to
its population, no matter how many may be pres
ent from the township. Now Is the time for gen
uine Peoples Convention.
BY REQUEST OF MANY VOTERS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
For the Rock Island Argus.
HUMBUG HUMBUG.
Brother Farmers and Builders Beware.

WHEREAS. Certain parties have induced
me to let them put what they called
0patcnt Slate Roofing recommended tt
stop leaks, and preserve old roofs from
further decay Now this is to certify that
| believe this roofing to be entirely worth
less, and that it will fail in every respect
and object except the one of Obtaining
money acithoat polue receiyed
DANIEL WHEATON.
Edgington ILL.,, Aug. 1874.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Henry County Republicans.

The nobbiest styles and fits also custom
work of all description. at Loeb's,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
Is BLOOMINGTON b WESTERN
BUSINESS CARDS.
KENWoRTr.Y& BEARDSLEY,

I Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS II
l. Court House. Jno T. Kenworthy JAS, NJ. Boards
lU-Sou6WL.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

PONDS EXTRACT. While other prep.
arations have secured temporary popu
larity, the Tx ract has kept the even ten
or OF its way for more than 25 years.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

Positively the most reliable remedy in
the market for what it is recommended.
The united voice of all that have used it
are enough to prove its wonderful effects
in arresting all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs.
Consumptives should not rest until they
try DR.. HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE
BALSAM, primarily because in the end
it will secure to them health.
Secondarily, because it will give to them
comfort and freedom from coughing.
Every forerunner or producer of con-
sumption, such as Coughs, Asthma, Bron-
chitis &C., are speedily cured by DR..
HEDGES PULMONIC LIFE BAL
SAM.
There are ten reasons why every family
should have DR.. HEDGES PULMONIC
LIFE BALSAM:
l. 1t is the cheapest Large Bottles
for so cents.
2. 1t is much more pleasant to take.
3. 1t is more effectual.
4. 1t is simple, safe, and certain cure
5. 1t is adapted to both old and young
6. 1t is warranted to give satisfaction
7. 1t is composed entirely of herbal bal
samic medicines.
s. 1t is the most popular medicine in
the market.
9. Because physicians are prescribing
it.
TO- Because every family that has had
it will not be without it.
MANUFACTURED AT THE LABO-
RATORY OF
W. N. HEDGES, l. co.
Southeast cor. of Main & Center SITS.
Springfield, q.
For sale by all Druggists and Country
Merchants.
JOHN d, PARK. Agent
Cincinnati o.
For sale in Rock Island by JOHN
BENGSTON. tues
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-19

August 10, 1874.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-07-10
scIssoaTNas.


Which is the longest rope in the
worldP Europe. X
The article most sold at most fancy
fairs-The visitor,
Kentuckey bugs have taken to
chewing tobacco to on alarming exS
tent.
The report Of q reconciliation be-
tween President Grant and. Schurz
proves untrue.
Adefnition for Sir Hery Thompson:
Cremation-A A consume-ntion devout-
ly to be wished
The Rev. Mr.. Murray's method
for starting balky horse is to
commence sermon on hima
Spilkiugs says that every news
paper he takes home only serves to
create hustle in the family.
Most kinds of roots and barks are
now used as medicines, except the
cube root aud the bark Of a dog.
What are the most unsociablo
things in the world9 Mile-stones.
You never 500 two Of them together
An advertisement id Nashville
newspaper called for 90 Christian
man who understands how to run .
boiler" w
A celebrated barristor was in the
habit Of saying: II always study
the feasibility ofacase before / under
takS ii.
st. Paul, Minnesota. has over
$4,000, 900 invested in manufactures.
giving employment to over 5000
persons.