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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-07-22
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want that gal o mine for 4
#ifes Speak out like a mah
nOw." sss5
"Why, Mr., amt this
rather Il I mean cannot
you''
Speak it out. or ont Of this
house you'll 60 lleadforemost:
| won't wait a nliniite longer.
There's the gal, and a. likelier
gal amt in the State, and yod
just heard her say she wanted
you. Now, john, | wont stand
q bit o fooling; once for all;
yes df no.
"Well, yes, sir | have been
presuniptuous enough to hope
that - = !.
''Oh, cnss your soft talk; the
the things settled now. You
two blasted fools would have
been six Mouths more at that
job that I've done IN Ave min>
utes. | never saw such fooling
as there is among the young
people noW>a>days. Ain't like
it was when | was y6ung-and
now, goodnight. Yon can
talk the thing over, an 36tt an
ME, John; Will go to town an
git the license Tomorrow
soon be time to go To- pl0win'-
no title fdt love maxim then.
Good night; good night; hops
/ wasn't too rough, bnt 1 was
determined to fix the thing up
one way or t'other; : and the
old man went back % bed.
49,
Now that the ices1as broken
the young people laid all their
plans for the future, and John
felt just a little bad u the COM
fort he had lost. when Mary
looked at him slyly, and said :
'sThis would have Been all
right four months agd, John. if
you hadn't been 80 skeefy; I
knowed all the time that you
wanted to ask me; but It was
not my place to saS anything
you know
Here is ;itl excellent recipe
for doing up skirts; shifts, ETC.:
"Take two ounces Of fine
white gum arabic powder, put
| II into 4 pitcher and Iollr 0fi Il
I a pint Or more Of Aatsrs Hdad
then having covered i, lst i it
staud all night. ID the morn>
ing pour it carefully nom the
dregs into 4 clean bottle and
cork it and keep II f6r use. A
.teaspoonful of gum l water
stirred in a pintof starch made
In the usual mainef, viii give
ito lawns, either white Of prinS
ted, q look Of newness. when
n0thing else can restere them
after they are washed.
The Cllfnese. who are noted
for their beautiful styl6sof ssdo-
ing up linen garments, pres
pare their starch BY stirring n
| It, while bot, . sperm candle
though they say that even 8
star candle will do.
Every body can't gQ to heay-
en-, but the man Who keeps :
row OF shade trees along tho
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-07-22

Everybody u cant gQ 70 heay-
en-, but the man who keeps 8
row Of shade tfees aloDg the
border Of his sidewalk vii
comeEas near to getting 8 com
Portable place by>and- -Dy as'
any Of rs. t,.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
ON THE B., r, I. 3 ST. L
b. b.
-Four Bridges and Some Track Washed
Away.


On Wednesday morning 1.-THE 2Sth) the
southern and middle parts of this state
were visited by great rain storm which
lasted. without intermission, until Thurs
day morning. Small streams swelled into
roaring rivers, carrying fences, barns, hay
stacks, and in some cases houses, before
them Wood river, between Brighton
and Alton Junction, on the Rockford road,
a small stream not more than 40 feet wide
was, Thursday morning, nearly one mile
wide. Thursday night four of the R., r.
|. & st. L. r. R. bridges across this river
and about 200 yards Of track were washed
away.
Bridges and pieces of track were washed
out on every road leading into st. Louis,
and on Thursday only one train arrived in
that city, and that on the Chicago, Alton
& St Louis road.
Day trains on the Rockford road will
run, as usual, as far as Brighton, where
passengers will be transferred to the c..
a. & st, L. road for st. Louis.
No night trains will be run on this roa6
for few days, as the water is still very
high and the bridges cannot be replaced
until it goes down.
A dispatch from Brighton, this fore
noon, says it began to rain there agail
about IL last night, and was still raining
hard at noon. No wind accompanied tn
storm,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
A Girl Kidnapred.

Yesterday forenoon the daughter Of Mr..
Charles Mcintosh. who lives on Second
vac nue., in East Davenport, was missing
from her home near noon, when her moth
er returned from a trip down town. Din.
ner passed, and she did not appear, and the
mother became alarmed, and made inQuir-
les in the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the
neighbors had seen the child passing on
the street, that was all. Along in the af,
ternoon the girl returned, accompanied by
young man. And she told this story:
After her mother had gone, man came
out of the barn or hay-loft in the yard land
told her to put on her hat, and 90 with
him, that if she screamed he would kill
her. She obeyed-and left the premises
with him. He placed rubber continuance
il her mouth that would prevent hel
screaming ifshe wanted to. On the street
he took hold of her hand, and walked with
her as if he was her father, telling her moi
to whimper hit, or he would stab her
So they walked on, went on the bluffs and
along various streets, and came to the up
per road to Pleasant Valley, and then tn,
Lost Grove road. and by and they stopped
to rest, While resting a man came up t,
them-said the girls captor, we won
have to cook for ourselves any mor'
now" The other chap laughed and pass
ed ON. The kidnapper and his victiu
went forward. At last they came to tn,
residence of Hon:J Stewart The ma
said to the girl: ''Go in there, and ask 70
money or old clothes; say you re-ver,
poor. but do not take any victualsi" Tn
girl went into the kitchen, !took the rubbe
thing out of her mouth, and told her story
The Farmland was called-he went out t
lock for the man, but could see him nowher
The villain had escaped entirely
The girl was brought to her home, an
was received with great joy. - ! 1859
i The father was sent for, and he cam
down town with the girl, who told th
Chief of Police her story. r 81
| A band of Gypsies have been campedo
one of the Camp McClellaa slopes for. Sc
, eral days, The gel says her abductor W,
tall, wore checked shirt, SLOUGH hat, an
, blue pants or overalls, and was of swartt
complexion. Was the scoundrel one
these Gypsies ?-Dav. Gaz. 3Oth.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Piles-Itchlng Pllea.

Positively cved--also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin. by the use OF
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
q moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly. at night, after getting warm
in bed. Noshumbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
l RossMAN & McKINsTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
Proprietors. "a
Sent By mail fol. so cents. kSf -
If YOU HAVE 4 COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
fections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use t-r
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS, rs
as prepared for over thirty years by j. j.
Davis(now deceased) and you will be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
McKINSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicines. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette, 10.
diana. Fuller, & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents. ....e. .ss-
John F. Henry. Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, 8 College Place n. 7.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
The c., B. O. O. and Davenport.

We publish the speculations Of the Dav-
export Democrat in regard to the c., b. &
Q. r. r. getting a line into that city,
merely to show how visionary the project
is. To start from here for Chicago and
run out to the northwestern corner of
Scott county, not very far from Upton,
and then take a turn back to Clinton. is
about as absurd plan as could be devised,
and contains SO many ifs" and ''ands'
that it must be pretty much all moon
shine, That the G., B., & @. is building a
road from Clinton west is true, and that il
viii cross the Duck Creek Il ST. Paul road
is true-and that is probably all there is
true in the article. a1 a
If the c., B. & Q. corporation wants a
chance at the business Of this region its
best way is to buy the Rockford. in which
case it will then be in connection with this
locality and st, Louis also,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
The Rockford

1t il rumored that a combination, of
which Mr.. Gable, of Rock Island, is the
head, expect to buy the road. The people
generally would prefer that it should pass
into the hands Of the Baltimore 4 Ohio, and
give them cheaper outlet to the markets
Of Baltimore and Philadelphia, Mr.. Carrot,
and the directors of that line being about
the only railroad men in the country who
still hold to the old maxim that honesty is
the bestspolicy. -Monmontk Revicso. july
Both. "a, ass az.
It is understood that P. L,Cable, the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the Chicago
Rock Island &Paci6c, and heWesternU Union
roads. besides one or two other parties,
have an eye on the Rockford, Rock lslsnd
Il 81. Louis road, aud will be on hand in
Chicago on the 10th Of August to say what
they will givesfor. it.-MOliae ReUie.o, July
3Oth. ssH.s = q. 80 =
Nothing of the kind isl understood here.
On the contrary,ssit is rumored, here, that
the agent of the bondholders has solicited
from Mr.. Gable an offer for! the road, or a
promise TO attend the sale and make bid
for it, and that MIR. Cable declined to do
SO. 4. The truth is that as q rival of exist.
ing roads in its vicinity. the Rockford road
is not worth!a cent. ANY party buying il
and attempting to run it. without the
friendly cooperation of existing lines, will
lose money from the start. Existing lines,
by an uufriendly course, could squeeze the
life cut of it. The road is not making a
cent now, is not earning a single cent
which can be spared fer necessary and
pressing repairs. 1t is really running down
wearing out, and losing business. Ever
with the friendly cooperation of existing
lines, and with the best management, il
is scarcely worth anything as an invest
ment All it can possibly earn, for years
to come, with the best luck and most ener
getic and intelligent management. will b.
required to place the line in proper ant
safe condition, procure right of way wher
it now pays for running over other roads
renew its ties, bridges and rails, fence tn
road. and build necessary depots.
Rock Island would be glad to see Mr.
Cable own or control the road. but is no
anxious to see him put his money into i
and lose it.-and it quite likely that an
party that buys it will doso.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Blanks and Blank Books.

The Argus Printing Company is now get
ting up complete set of Blanks for JUS
tees, Constables, Sheriffs, Lawyers, and
Judges, in accordance with the latest forms
of law, and printed on fine paper and 10
the best manner. They will bssold cheap.
All who want correct blanks, on good pa
per. will find them at The ARaps OFFICE.
Our Bindery is also turning out some
nice Blank Work. Blank Books made to
order, ruled to any pattern. Magazines
bound. Old books rebound. Prices
reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed
Work done promptly. Orders respectful
ly solicited.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Now is the time to be prepared for
coughs, colds and many affections of the
lungs so common during the present
changable weather. There is no surer or
eficacious remedy than Masta's Pulmonic
Balsom. 1t is prepared by the well known
DR.. Masta of Lowell, Mass, who has used
it for years in-h his extensive practice. II
is prepared under the Doctors personal
supervision from vegetable balsams and
the medicinal properties of roots and
herbs, containing no minerals or poisonous
drugs. 1t can be taken with perfect safe
ty at all times. Itshould be kept in
every family. For sale by all leading
druggists in Rock Island. i
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale al
The ARGUS OFFICE.

The Damsel went up, yesterday after
noon She was met at the landing by the
wharf committee, who intimated that if
the K, N. L. P. Co. didn't come down with
their wharfage, square and fair, like the
Diamond 10 was doing, he would tie up
some of their blamed old boats, some time,
Just when they didn't want to be tied up.
The mayor was there also, and smiled ap
provingly as be heard the rights of the city
argued by the committee, as represented
by the chairman and then the Damsel
pulled out without taking o pound Of
freight or putting off anything except her
gang plank. darlington HACK Eye.
We understand that, on Monday, at the
regular meeting of our city council, Mayor
Davenport will present to the council the
letter from Davidson's attorney on this
subject and ask the council to take some
action in regard to the mSttter.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
NOTES HERE AND THERE.
Rainy afternoon.

Rainy afternoon.
City Council meets at 7o'clock this
evening, called by the mayor.
Robert F. Reid received telegram,
yesterday. assigning him to the immediate
duty of store keeper at the Milan distill.
cry. ..@r-
Our expensive town clerk, James NJ,
Beardsley Ii, has been assigned to duty as
gauger at Quincy. He will leave for there
in day or two.
Mr. L. T. Leal, many years ago q
Democratic editor in Galena, but for the
past eleven years business man in Dav-
export. is about to move to Chicago, and
engage in business there.
BY reference to our Geographic news
it will be seen that portions of this state,
Missouri and Indiana are flooded with
water and the crops almost wholly destroy
ed. - go" ---.
The little steamer, Belle of Ottawa,
recently toona party down the Illinois 6
Michigan canal from Ottawa to LaSalle
and down the river to Hennepin, and up
the Illinois river to Ottawa, The late heavy
rains having raised the river some three
feet. Several hundred citizens assembled
on the bridge to witness the sight, as this
| is the only steamboat that has been up the
river since 1862. as far as Ottawa.
/, The West Liberty, Iowa. Eaterpris.
says the Great Western Circus company
had one of their men drowned, Monday
morning, the Goth, while crossing the Cedar
river, near Moscow; aud it is rumored that
rhila dra U0iuu tho river for his hOdv fhoee
Of q woman aud two children were found,
although the Snowman was not. We un
derstand that the manager has offered 9
reward for the recovery Of the body of the
circus man.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

A CHANGE AT THE Boston Bazaar r.
Messrs L. 8. Gates 4 Co. would inform
the public that they are now going out of
the dry goods business and intend to de-
vote their time TO the sewing machine
business exclusively. and will sell their
entire stock Of dry goods, notions and
carpats at net cost. There has never been
any Misrepresentation of selling goods at
cost heretofore. and the public may be
assured that this is no humbug, but that
they mean just what they say. They
recommend the public to call early and
secure bargains before the stock is
broken. 7-20-d&w2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

NoTIoE.-Being DESTROYS of reducing
our stock of spring and summer clothing
we will sell the following goods during,
July aad August at 20 per cent, discount
from what we have been selling.
Straw hats, jeanes, drawers,light under
shirts, linen suits, alpaca coats and all
light weight cashmere suits.
We will also make to order, in our Gus.
tom department, all light weight cassi-
meres, linens, duck, and Marseilles at same
discount. WALKER 4 DODGE.
&c
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Personal.

Daniel Wilcox. Esq, editor and sole pro-
prietor of the Quincy Whig,rested himself
10 THE ARGUs's easy chair fawhile last
evening. -.....-@ -
Rev. Charles Machin, formerly Of Hills
dale, was in town to-day He now resides
at Lyndon, where his sons are also located
and engaged in merchandising.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

!. A FAMILY REMEDY,-''Coe's Cough
Balsam." These have become household
words with very many families, and the
merits Of the article justly entitle it to our
confidence and patronage, Some are testi-
flying that it has actually cured them of
consumption. 1t is no doubt the consump-
tive's best friend, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness, and kindred troubles it has no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Notice,

! q. A. Doelljnger has bought the furni-
'ture business Of Chas. Il. Hawley Esq.
formerly occupied by D. Lin0le, opposite
Palace Row. He offers the whole stock,
gotten up by the former party, not 20 per
cent lower, or at cost, no, he offers it 25
per cent below bottom cost. in order to
clear out the stock entirely, to commence
with stock where he will hold himself
responsible for, that it will be second to
none.
Now is your time to buy, if you want &c
buy cheap, it is the best offer ever made
in Rock Island, and no humbug.
81 dot G.. A. DOELLINGER
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
From the st. Louis Republican, Friday.
Continued Delay of Trains.

The trains on several of the railroads
continue to suffer detention from the re-
cent heavy fall of rain. The Rockford 4
Rock Island train arrived last night. after
many hours delay by the inundation in
the low lands Esar Brighton. The Mis-
souri, Pacific train arrived late last night
after several hours detention. The Van
dalia track is submerged near Silver creek,
and trains passed over slowly till last night
at seven o'clock, when they were stopped
until morning.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

One BOTTLE OF PERUVIAN ALTERA-
TIVE will remove pimple or skin eruptions.
Two bottles will cure liver complaint. loss
of appetite. or debility, and three to FIVE
bottles will cure scrofulous or venerial
faint, rheumatism, tulnors of the blood
CRUMBS PERUVIAN ALTERNATIVE is the
greatest tonic and blood purifier ever dis
covered. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Ladies, do you want a HANDSOME com

Ladies, do you want HANDSOME com
plexion OF course. you all do. Well,
then send for q box Of A. ]. Pozzoni's
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
irritation and impart to the skin beauti-
full transparent whiteness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. J. Pozzoni, ST.
Louis, Mo-, and by Z. Breunert. Emil
Koehler, C. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island ll-I4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Hegeman l. Coz TOLU AND LIVER
WORT EXPECTORANT. a speedy and
certain cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
and all diseases of the throat and lungs
1t is pleasant to the taste and acts speed
lily; the price also is moderate, being only
so cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

KIDDER's ASTHAMA PAsmLEs have,
without any putting or extravaganza prom,
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now are affording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor aud quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de-
ighttul perfume. Price DO cents by mail.
Stowell Il Go. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

The Rock Island County Agricultural
Society is having some new tence built
in its grounds and everything placed in
the best repair The different railroad
lines have offered reduced rates aud every
exertion is being put forth to make the fair
successful. The track is one of the best in
the west and the $1,000 purse is drawing
many horsemen in this direction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

NoTIcE-The members of the Rock
Island Shooting Society are requested to
meet at Turner Hall, on Tuesday Aug
3rd, At 8 o'clock P. NJ. Business of i'm.
portance, payment of dues and election Of
officers for the ensuing year.
80. Union copy. By orderCo
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
Continental Life ms. Co. of N. Y.
Assets, $1,000 Oo.eO.

The companies represent are strong enough to
be independent and have elected to keep out Of all
Insurance COmbinations-offering inducements
that cannot be questioned. and at rates commensu-
rate with the risk. ask that empty assertions of
Jealous competitors shall not weigh againsts tangi-
BILE proof That you will look carefully at the re-
fcias-and thus get the truth from an unprejudiced
source.
beg TO turn thanks forthe confidence expresseGI
In me and my companies by the very liberal patron
age given me since opening my agency the Hth of
January, 1875. And beg to assure my patrols thst
will always be watehful OF interests entrusted me-
hope to merit continued liberal patronage.
Very respectfully, &C., 49,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
River News

Diamond 10 Line-Diamond 10 down
tomorrow.
Keokuk Northern Line-The Clinton
will be down to morrow evening and the
Muscatine up.
Freight scarce--riyer fallin
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Change and decay all around we see, p"
and the wise prepare themselves by taking
. few doses of the renovating Castor Oil
Pills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Orders for printing or book binding will
be executed at The ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
The WAl.ther--To-Day.

The following shows the ter erature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE -daS. rs in
dicated bv thermometer
7 A. go above Zero IL NJ 81 above zero
ga N. 62e 8P. N. "
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty-
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and FIRST class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Six chests choice Oolong tea, in guam
titles to suit, at so cents per pound, at the
Hong Kong tea store. d&wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Smoke Old Man and Turk brand Of CT
agrs. At wholesale by West & King. Re-
atil BY everybody, 22-dlm.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

PRUssING's White Wine Vinegar, war
ranted pure and.o preserve pickles. A
superb article.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Use Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil for
painin the stomach or bowels, or for any
other pain. 1t cures the worst cases. Try
and see,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

White Vests a speciality at Loeb's.
Duck, Linen and Nayseilles, of styles %
suit the most fastidhAs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Rock Island Business College, Good
business course. Shorthand. Telegraphy.
THOROUGH instruction.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Just received, 500 BLACK and all other
colors of Mohair Skeleton Goats, at Loeb's
the clothier's. avs &
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Children's aud B6ys' Linen White and
Fancy Marseilles Suits, the nobbiest styles
m town, at Loeb@,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

See DR.. Whittier's advertisement in an
other column, --..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Silk, Lisle Thread, knd Merino Under
wear, and all kindsR of &ent's Furnishing
Goods in endless vatietg, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

Blank Books OF every variety and
style ruled and hound to order at The
ARGUS OFFICE,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-31

b. SS
Watches to tke su-
Periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches made bY
the Measrs. PoBgI
& CoTRyoIsTKR, Of
SWITZERLAND Gents
and Ladies', sizes
In Stem aad Key
winders.
These Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro-
nometer balance
Ruby Pallet, tena.
Dered and haFdQS q