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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Great Damage by the Ohio and
Lower Mississippi Rivers.
THE DIRECT CABLE.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD.1
EASTERN NEWS.
Constitutional Convention.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 4th.-
The returns come in slowly, but
enough is known to render it reasona-
bly, certain that the Constitutional
Convention is called by 10000 ma
jority.
L. Coon, who issued an address to
tfS people favoring Congressman
Whites force bill, received but seven
votes in his own city out of the 2,40O
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
WOODRUFF, ALIAS MILLER, HAS
Been ALLOWED TO ESCAPE.
FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR
IN VIRGINIA CITY.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD.l
PACIFIC COAST.
A Travelling Stock OperatOr-Train OF
|-.Hn the Track.

A travelling SHOCK OperatOr-Tra1n or
.Hf she Track.
SACRAMENTO, August 4th. "A prom
inent stock operator absconded by the
China steamer which sailed from San
Francisco yesterday, and it is said his
liabilities are heavy.
The overland express from the East
ran off the track yesterday morning
near the summit and was delayed six
hours.
Sae Francisco Items.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 4th.-Thir-
ty-five carloads of tea passed East to-
day.
General H. G.. Cobb was nominated
for Mayor by the Democratic Conven-
tion.
The La Porte stage was stopped by
five masked men yesterday afternoon,
three miles from Forbestown, and
robbed of $4,000. 81
The Committee of Ten have nomin-
ated A. S. Hallidie for Mayor, Caleb
II. Fay for Tax Collector, Alex Bad
lam for Assessor, ]. ID. Ruggles for
County Clerk, s. Purdy for Auditor,
Thomas III. Holt for Recorder, John
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05

THE Democracy of San Francisco
have nominated III. A. COBB for May
or. He Is an old an influential citizen
of that city, and in selecting him, the
Democrats have made nomination
which it will be next to impossible
for the opposition to defeat.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
MORNING DISPATCHES
S:3O A. M.
Increased Democratic Majority
in Kentucky.
Great Injury by Floods on the
Ohio and Mississippi.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD
EASTERN NEWS.
EASTERN NEWS.

The Floods.
CINCINNATI, August 4th.-A special
correspondent of the Commercial who
is examining the effects of the flood in
Southern Ohio, reports tonight hav-
ing travelled from Portsmouth up the
Sciota valley as far as Pillstown, find
ing continued scene of disaster along
the entire route. The Sciota river is
still rising and has overfowed an en-
tire valley, the depth of water ranging
from five to fifteen feet. The loss in
this valley is over $5OO,OO0.
River Rising.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 4.-The riv-
er at this point is steadily rising, has
raised ten and half inches since last
night, and is now within IA inches of
danger line.
LONDON, Aug. 4th.-A dispa tch re-
ceived Tonight announcesthe death of
Hans Christian Andersen, the popular
Danish Novelist. He was born at
Odensz, April 26, 1905.
Ohio River.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 4th.-The
Ohio River is still rising two inches
an hour, with fifty-three feet in the
river. No trains will be run through
to st. Louis from here on the Ohio
and Missouri r. r. for several days on
account of numerous slides along the
line. Nearly one thousand acres of
bottom land are inundated at Law
renceburg, Indiana, almost drowning
the city. The Plum street depot here
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
shooting About u Woman.

VIRGINIA, New, Aug. 4th.-A shoot
ing scrape occurred at o'clock this
morning on South G street, between
Daniel Concoran, the proprietor of the
Union Saloon, and Pete Larkin. The
former was shot through the abdo-
men and died in a few hours after
wards. Larkin was arrested and placed
in Jail. A woman was at the bottom
of the difficulty.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
Now Is Your Time.

Now is your time! No such chance again In
one hundred years! The Bazaar IL selling out
their entire stock of Dry Goods % per cent
below cost, as they intend giving up their dry
goods business and keep only Gents Furnish
Ing Goods. This is no bogus sale, but genu-
inc selling out of our entire stock of Dry
the Bazaar, corner of Main and Requena
streets, opposite the U. S. Hotel. je7
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05

OUR business men and others who
are able and willing to assist in des-
seminating information concerning
Southern California, should read the
letter Of Mr.. CHARLES V. HALL,
printed in another column. Mr.. HALL,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
From Quincy, Ill.


ties have given majorities for the Con-
vention.
From Quincy, Ill.
QUINCY, ILL.,, August 4th.-Henry
w. Smith, the owner of Goldsmith
Maid, who left here last night, has
agreed to have his celebrated horses
here positively at the Fair in Septem-
ber.
Reports that are reaching here tell
of very severe damage to the standing
crops by the recent storms.
Found Dead.
ST. LOUIS, August th.--George Da-
morn, a prominent real estate agent,
was found dead in his residence this
morning.
Consolidation.
ST. LOUIS, August 4th.-The Dis
patch newspaper of this city has been
purchased by the Journal Company
and the two papers will be CONSOLE
dated.
The Direct Cable.
NEW YORK, August 4th.-Captain
Dunkerton, of the ship Ellen Everett,
which arrived yesterday from Var
mouth, Nova Scotia, reports that on
July 1lth, in latitude 40, longitude
43.17, the officers Of the steamer Fara-
day boarded the vessel and informed
him that they had picked up the de-
fective part of the Direct Cable, about
four miles from that point.
River Reports.
WASHINGTON, August 4th. - The
following was issued from the Chief
Signal Office to-day: The Ohio river
has risen during the past twenty-four
hours 3S inches at Cincinnati and IL
at Louisville. The Mississippi has
fallen l. inches at st. Louis and eight
at Keokuk.
The floods will continue in lower
Ohio during Thursday, and danger
will increase on the Mississippi be-
tween Cairo and Memphis during
Thursday and Friday. The Upper
Ohio and rivers in Pennsylvania have
fallen rapidly.
Rains have prevailed in the regions
of the Upper Mississippi and Missouri
valleys.
Probable Murder.
Boston, August 4th.-John Chase,
while intoxicated last night, shot his
mother and nearly killed his brother
with the butt of his pistol, The wom-
an is in critical condition.
Killed.
MEADvILLE, Pa, August 4th.-Mrs.
Brush and Mrs. Bergman were re-
turning from market in a wagon in
this city, and while descending a hill
two miles from the city, the tugs broke
loose, and Mrs. Bush in jumping out
of the wagon was killed.
Indian Matters.
WASHINGTON, August 4th.-The In
dian bureau has received from the
War Department a copy of letter
from Lieut.. r. H. Pratt, Tenth Caval-
ry, in charge of Indian prisoners at Ft.
Marion, st. Augustine, Florida, rec
ommending the release and return to
his Agency in the Indian Territory of
Caddo Chief, Huwahnee, who stands
charged with the murder of white
man AIMED e. B. Osborne, bnt never
proven before any proper tribunal.
Black Beaver, who stands very high
at the Wichita Agency, signs testimo-
malls as to the previous good character
Of Huwahnee, and strongly urges his
release.
Lucy Bosberne, widow of the mur-
dered man, joins with her father,
in Black Beavers request for his re-
lease. The recommendation was also
endorsed by numerous Chiefs. The
Indian bureau will recommend that,
under the circumstances, prisoner be
rolnocoI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05

SOMEBODY charges IRWIN with as
serting that God is not the father of
all mankind. Next we shall hear
that it is not clear in IRwIN's mind
who created the heavens and the
earth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
Special Notices
Sewing Machines.

The Light-running Domestic, the favorite OF
the East, needs only to be seen to be appreci-
ated. 1t runs so light that it is running its
way into families everywhere. Johannsen a.
Grosser, furniture dealers are the agents here.
Ducommun's Building, upstairs, corner Main
and Commercial streets. Jyl0-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05

HENRY EEGERToN talks of resign
ing the Senatorship from Sacramento
in time to permit the selection Of his
successor at the regular election in
September.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
NOTICE..

THE PUBLIC are hereby notified that
Albert &. Packard Is no longer author
lied to collect bills on account of La Croaicd
and the Office is not responsible for debts con-
tracted by him.
aus lw E. f. TEODOLI.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
B O n N
MARRIED..

KEELY.-On Tuesday, August Sd, to the wife
of David +. Keely, a daughter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05
Latest kilograms.

BY ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC LINE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-05

cast, 1880 of which were Republican.
Many leading Republicans supported
the call and several Republican coun-
ties have given majorities for the Con-
vention.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

usual delays were caused by the heavy ice
in the Illinois river, and it consequently
became necessary to grant an extention of
time to the contractors. They have shown
every disposition to forward the work and
are doing it in a satisfactory manner. when
not prevented by the elements. A great
extent of work has also been done in build
ing low dams for the purpose of contract
ing and combining the low water channel
1t is proposed to continue the same system
of operations during the present season, as
the results thus far attained have proved
most acceptable to those engaged in the
navigation of the Illinois river. There
seems to be a necessity of having dredge
and equipment as part of the permanent
establishment on this work, that it may be
always in readiness and at the command
of the engineer in charge to be employed
in restoring such channels as may become
DISTRACTED, and also to work at gradually
increasing the width of the channels. that
have been improved; and l recommend
that authority be granted for procuring a
dredge and its usual equipments, at a cost
not to exceed $4,000, from the appropria-
ton of $l22, 900 for the fiscal year 1877,
which is now asked for.
Amount available July 1, 1875 $112, 126 AZ
Amount required for fiscal year ending
june gu. loLl .&l22UOU W
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
VAN DEUSEN'S
Worm CONNECTIONS

MY child was relieved Of thirty worms" "
winfield Malew, 512 River Street, Troy, N. Y.
MY child passed over thirty worms, "-MrsM ..
Walters, H. River street, Troy, N Y.
my child was relieved of thirtysix worms -
McGrcen, 452 Second street, Troy, N Y
my child was relieved of large quantity of pin
worms, IS Clement. 62 Green street, Troy. n
my child was relieved Of twelve worms by Ia
king Van Dusen's Worm CONNECTIONS. Margaret
Iasel, 81 Van Wort street, Albany.
By using Van Deusens Worm CONNECTIONS nv
child was relieved Of forty worms, "-Almina Clute
800 State street, Albany Ny
by using one box of Van Deusen's Worm Con
fections my five children passed over one hundred
worms MARY Ann LOyett, 325 State St., Albany
MY children were relieved Of twenty five worms
e HusS enghan, % Bradford st, Albany, N Y
my two children were relieved of over fifty
worms by using one box Of Van Deusen's Confec.
tons Mrs Richard Bailey, 710 Fourth St, Troy
by using one box of Van Deusen's Connections,
mp child passed twenty five worms, ali over twelve
inches long,"-Mrs NJ Dugan l02 Sixth Street. Ho-
boken, n j.
my child passed worm over two feet long. ~
Catharine Fender, Jefferson Street, Hoboken, N J
my child was relieved of ten worms Mrs N
PhalOn. 9 Catharfne street, Jersey City.
mo child passed fifteen worms Margaret Ho.
gan, 143 South Eighth street. Jersey City.
MY children passed large number of worms by
taking Van Deusen's Worm Connections. Mary
Head, b Martin street, Albany,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
SURVEYS.

By letter from the chief of engineers |
was assigned to the duty of making two of
the surveys ordered by the senate COM
mttee on transportation, VIZ: That for the
improvement of that portion of the Missis-
sippi route designated as" Improvement
upon system to be provided so as to give
from four and half to six feet navigation
at lowest stages from the Falls of St. An
thony to Alton, "(afterwards modified so as
make Grafton. Illinois, the southerly limit, J
and the survey of so much of the northern
route as is designated 1.-The Hennepin canal,
from some point on the Mississippi river
near Rock Island to the Illionois river at
Hennepin." For this latter survey | en-
ployed Mr.. F. G. Doran, who organized
party and took the field August, 1874
His report sets forth the feasibility Of ma
king an improvement by which the Upper
Mississippi near Rock Island could be con-
nected with Lake Michigan at Chicago via
HennepiD, so as to pass barges which are
used in the Upper Mississippi river. But
to make the connection complete it involved
a costly improvement of the Upper Illinois
river and the Illinois and Michigan canal.
No money having been granted for this
work the party was gradually reduced, and
after closing the records of the files of my
Office the chief of the party was discharged
in May, 1875. | have the honor also to
submit the report of Assistant Meigs upon
the survey of the Upper Mississippi as far
as the party were enabled to prosecute the
work-St. Paul to La Crosse-by which ii
will be seen that the estimates for improv-
ing that portion Of the river so as to afford
depth of Al feet at low water amount
to $34S,67O. And l suggest that 100000
should be asked to defray the expenses of
the first years operations, which should be
undertaken at certain different points
named between st. Paul and Winona, Min
1esota. 1t is proposed. with the funds re
naming in hand, to push the surveys or
the Mississippi as far down as possible. in
order to the preparing of estimates for i'm
proving that part of the river between La
) Crosse and the mouth Of the Illinois river
Amount required for the year ending June
~, 1SV....... .lVOO
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
BOOK OF NATURE,
ITTERS.
A Remedy without a Rival
MaguiI'e's
Cundurango Bitters.
BILE SUBSTITUTE. FOR CALoMEL.

VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMEL.
Contains no alcohol. an 9: xceIIent purgatlve or
the bowels, relieving and curing all cOmpla ts
of the Liver, Blood. Kidney 8 and Stomach. Read
the following testimonial from prominent New
York editor:
Office of Geo. Il; Sweets Texas New Yorker,"l
Nos. 2S. so anf % Centre Street.
New. ork City Sept s. 1874. }
Messrs, J. & c. Mag lire. st. Louis: Gents -
Yours of the 31st u- W iii of one dozen Cund-
urango Liver ard Bleo' Bitters came duly t, hand
You will please accept my thanks for yuTr gtner-
erosity. will try TO put the medicine where it
will do the most good - have given one bottle to
a friend of mir VII d resides in Brooklyn. both
himself and wife hav taken it, and their testimony
is the same .nI". FIRST met with it i'll Houston,
Texas, afterw ards returned TO my home in Austin,
where hayt the Texas branch office of my paper.
My Houston. boft1e was used up, and | found on
trial that could not obtain II single bottle III all
Austin, for l went to every druggist i'll the place
and there some five but each house told Ine
they inter .ded to order IT. on the strength of nI
ommendi-tion: Ere coming to New York fgdHEkS
Galveston, and bought bottle Of Robirts. t#A fg
friend ~ d good house. had no idea then M
Gould hot obtain 1t III New York; but after ftse
galveston bottle was used mp. starter 10 nnn
moreinu was T.uch surprised to lind none aiterVslt-
lug fully dozen different establishments gave up
the search t.lere and wrote TO you, Now gents SO
gooo ID edicine as yours IL ought 10 De Piaceo az
the cor lmand of the whole world 1t Will not only
prev; great fortune to yourselves, but lasting
BIZ ssing to the whole human family. As remedy
n my own case have never met with lts equal.
II squeezes my liver better than Calomel OF which
| [ have taken not little. am a marc WORKER ana
constant thinker and consequently Tor the last ten
to twelve years my body has found 1t dfcultto keep
up with my brain. There are millions OF American
people Just like myself, and they need some SIMPLE
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can apply, brakes and
cut off part Of the steam and see Where they are
You have the medicine aud you have great fortune
in it If YOU will but let the world know it. In my
search after your Cnndurango In this market l
found preparation of CundurangO sold at - per
bottle but no more like yours than is black man
ike white. OF course did not buy 1t. This let
ter is only written TO thank you and to give you
my experience with cundurango, Wishing yon the
success you deserve am
VerY Respectfully &C. GEO. d. SWEET.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE,

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from the effects
of Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored Impediments to Marriage removed. New
method of treatment. New and remarkable rene
dies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed
Velopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 NorIh
ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.,--an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conduc'
aud professional skill. 8-6i&w3m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE GREATEST AND ONLY MEDICINE
ever discovered and warranted) for the perfect
cure far all the worst forms Of PILES, LEPRO !,
SCROFULA, RING-WOkA, SALT-RHEuM. Ca
TARRH, CANCER, RHEUMATISM. ASTHMA,
DYSPEPSIA KIDNEYS, and all diseases OF the
,etnrned dI in ali eases of feilure. IL IL. FoWLE,
Chemist, Boston and Montreal. Sold everywhere
81 polite. Send for circular. -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
z..z. ROBERT BATY,
Manufacturer Of
! ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.

Office for the Northwest of DR.. Blys Celebrated
Patent Limbs, as the following will show
ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Sept. /, 1874.
ROBERT BATY ESQ.,. Milwaukee, Wis.
DEAR SIR:-YOu are the only party authorized to
make my Patent Legs in the Northwest, there be-
ing no one in Chicago authorized to manufacture
any of my patents. Yours &c,
DIR. BLY,.
Bly's Limbs manufactured or Government orders.
Apparatus for Shortened Limbs and all Dcformi-
ties. For particulars address
ROBERT BATY,
105 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee Wis.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
JOHN ROOTS
BIT Ter s.
500 REWARD

1 will pay one hundred dollars to any person who
will make proof that John Roots Bi.ters fail to i'm
prove the condition of such person If suffering from
the effects Of either ofthe following diseases, viz
Fever and Ague, Dumb Ague,
Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver or Kid:
ney Complaint, Loss Of Appetite
Headache, Bilious Attacks, Brain,
Scarlet, Typhoid, Remittent or In
termittent Fevers, when taken ac-
cording to the directions accom-
panying each bottle of the same.
do not claim that these Bitters possess any SUI
perhuman virtue, but what do claim, is that when
relief can be had In the cases specified in fact
any case which arises from an impure state of the
Blood. or deranged condition of the Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys, the use of these BitterS will Insure such
relief, and 1t is upon this frank and fair condition
that offer this reward in candOr and good faith.
JOHN ROOTS, Manufacturer, No. 292 Seneca
Street, Buffalo, N. Y; VAN Setback, STEVEN
son q REID, Agents for John Roots Bitters, 90 i
"a Lake Street, Chicago.
, For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island and vi.
entity,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
PRESCRIPTION FREE

for the speedy cure of special troubles common to
the young and middle aged Nervous, mental and
physical depression, loss Of memory and energy,
pains in the back, elfdstrust. dizziness, dimness
that lower the vitality Of the system. Any druggist
has the ingredients. Address DIR. E. 81. HILTON,
Cincindati, Ohio.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 2O.-The re-
port Of Col. j. N. Macomb, corps of en-
gineers, on the improvement of the Mis-
sissippi river above st. Louis, is as fol-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
The Christian Harmony

DI W NJ W zAAlAH1t1 n
A SPLENDID MUSIC BOOK UPON A NEW,
~ NATURAL and EASY system by which any one
may learn to READ Music and to SING in One-fourth
the time required by the old methods; designed
for Choirs Singing Schools, aud Musical Societies
Liberal inducements to Music Teachers. Specimen
pages mailed free.
MILLER'S BIBLE & PUBLISHING HOUSE
q 1102 and 1104 SAMSON street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

conn q month to energetic men and women
O0UU everywhere. Business honorable. EX-
CELSIOR MFG CO., 151 Michigan Av, Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
M STA'S
BALSAM

Is a speedy and certain remedy for Coughs, Ca
tarrh, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Influenza, Hopping Cough, Aathms and the vari
GUS affections Of the Lungs and Chest,
Thousands have been speedily aud efectually
cured by its timely while suffering with severe
colds, protracted coughs, and with various other
forms of LUNG DISEASE. 1t is prepared from
vegetable balsams and the medicinal properties OF
roots al d herbs, containing no minerals or poison
Gus drugs. 1t can be taken with perfect safety al
all times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

VAN DEUSEN'S READY REMEDY.
Every farmer and mechanic,
Every merchant and all others,
Should use the Ready Remedy
Made by Van Deusen Brothers.
twill prove itself blessing,
And relieve you of all pain,
II you use il as directed
Twill restore your health again.
1t is speedy, safe, and pleasant,
No better remedy can be found
In a case Of Rheumatism,
Headache, Cramp, or Wound.
Twill cure the worse Dyspepsia,
Neuralgia, Burns, or Sprains,
1t does its work like magic,
And will Danish all your pains.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

o. q day at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and
u { terms free, TRUE & CO., Augusta, Me.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

- - - PER WEEK Guaranteed to Agents
Az MAZE and Female, in their own To-
csality, Terms and and o 4gr rP FREE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

q n - a Agents wanted to sell six new in
= EEHhE ventions recent and of great val
IhhHE ue TO everybody, Great profits to
- - - agents. E. BROWN, Lowell, Mass.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27
ILLINOIS RIVER.

The work upon the lock foundation at
Copperas creek was continued until toward
the end of September, 1874, when the
amount allotted for it being expended, the
work was turned oyer to the canal CON-
missloners of the state of Illinois, and was
soon finished under the supervision of Mr..
Jenne, their engineer. Their report for
1874 states: We take very great pleas
ure in saying that the work has been per-
formed by the United States authori-
ties in the most substantial man.
ner. For the purpose of afford.
ing immediate benefit to the paviga-
ton, and,to as great an extent as possible.
channels of practicable width have been
opened through obstructing bars. These
channels may be widened hereafter, should
there be any funds available for the pur-
pose. During the late severe winter I'M