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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
A "GUN BOAT" PULLED" II
ANDALUSIA.



The little town of An6alusia has been 10
state of excitement for the past week
oyer the arrest of the proprietor ola gun
boa" or floating house of prostitution
with its inmates, which has been anchored
just below the village for some time past
The proprietor of the boat is Andy
Stewart, and the girls are Emma Ross,
Annie Evls and Mary Williams. The
whole party was arrested ON last Saturday
and taken before Justice Ross. Stewart
called for jury of six men, and employed
P. OMara, ESQ.,, of this city, to defend
him. The citizens of Andalusia dubbed
together and employed j. 7. Kenworthy,
of this city, to prosecute the case.
Sixteen witnesses for the prosecution
were examined, and the evidence of all is
said to have been re,y loud, but not wit
ness could be found who would acknowledge
that he had allowed the frail creatures tC
smile upon or caress him, and on Sunday
morning the jury failed to agree and was
discharged standing four for acquittal anG
two for CONVICTION. Stewart thought the
best way to settle the matter was to com
promise tie affair and he was accordingly
discharged upon paying the costs--abou
$60-and agreeing to pull out" Follow
ing are the names of the witnesses will
their residences
Administrative. Cunningham, Johr
Walton and the three girls,
Buffalo, Iowa-Eric Presley, Leste
Lee, John Lawson, Charles Lawson, Rob
ert Long, James Dowell. Ed Russell.
Milan-Wm. Kerr, VIM Hay ford. Geo
Gray and VIM. Haislip. The witnesse
from Milan are ali young 'bloods," VIII,
testified that they had only come to Anda
lusia for little fun" They told thei
friends in Milan, however, that they ha,
been arrested in Andalusia for tespds
and shooting y prairie chickens p befor
the game law went into effect tits sal
they are now very mum" as to the resul
of their trial at Andalusia and find it
very disagreeable subject to discuss
They should keep their fingers out of tn
fire.
4 WATER FHTERs-Parties that ar
troubled with impure water, can find, b
using one of Dons Water Filters an
Coolers combined, will make it clear, IN
cleanse it of all impurities Also just re
ceived large lot of Refrigerators and lc
Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills ST.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
In another column will be found tn

In another column will be found the
advertisement of the New American
Sewing Machine Go. This machine now
being so improved requires but little
mechanical ability on the part of the
operator, and we feel confident that it is
want, having self-setting needle. a
self-threading shuttle, SO that the whole
machine can be threaded up without
threading through any hole except the eye
of fne needle, running exceedingly light
womans life preserver and not woman
killer. Agents wanted in this and
surrounding country. Office and sales
room No. 2l1 Main street Davenport, Iowa.
25-d&wlt N. HARRIS, Manager.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

THE CLIMAX. BY reference to the adver.
tisement in this paper it will be seen that
this stove is announced as the best soft
coal burner in the market; no smoke, gas
or tar is emitted, will keep fire "a hours,
takes but little fuel aud is perfect heat
err Over so of these stoves were sold in
this city last year by Fred Hass, Star
Block, opposite the Harper House, who
respectfully requests the public to call
and examine for themselves.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
Next W eek's Fair.

Next week big thing" for this city
and. in fact, for the whole county. The
annual fair commences on Tuesday, and
the many attractions are offered in every
department both TO exhibitors and visitors
and will, no doubt, draw a large crowd of
people. The farm products, the stock. the
manufactures, the house keeping articles,
the fancy work. the flowers, and other de-
partments will be better represented than
ever before. The speed ring offers un-
riv aled attractions, and, no doubt. this will
be the best fair of the vicinity, this year.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

THE GRAND UNIoN.-New York
This hotel has gained wide popularity
both on account of its eligible situation,
being directly opposite the Grand Contra
Depot-and the excellent manner In which
it is kept BY stopping at this house
guests save the heavy expense of carriage
hire and expressage, baggage being carried
to and from the depot without charge Il
is first class 10 every respect, and yet the
rates of charges are lower than at any
other first class house in the city. 1t i:
conducted upon the European plan
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

The Geneseo Republic is informed that
The ARGUS has made no inquiry in re
gard to the politics of train wreckers,
burglars, etc. Republican newspapers
and orators charge all lawlessuess in
Missouri, Arkansas, to the Democratic
party. and THE ARGUS holds that if these
Republican newspapers and orator are
correct then the Republican party is res
ponsibe for the Henry county train
wreckers, the Williamson county vendetta,
the Iowa lynchiugs, the Pennsylvania Molly
Mcguire murders. etc. The truth is that
no political party is responsible for these
things, and we Put the question in this
shape to show the absurdity of the Repub
lican position on the subject of outrages
etc. There is one very noticeable fact
however, regarding disturbances in the
south, VIZ: as soon as the Democrats come
into power in any state they are able tC
preserve the peace. There is no exception
! TO this rule, in any state,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

DEALS DIRECTLY WITH NATURE.-Iu
extricating fruit fiavors, DR.. Price deals
directly with narute and leaves the use Of
artificial extracts to those who have not
the chemical knowledge to extract from the
true fruits, and who only look to their
pockets for results. DR.. Prices Specia
Flavoring Extracts are conceded to have
no peers in the market, and thus the de-
mand for them is constantly increasing.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
Independent Mass Congressional Con
yenton.

The Independent voters of the Sixth
Congressional District, aud all who ere 10
favor of currency issued by the Govern
ment, and the remonetizing O. the silver
dollar of our fathers, which was demone-
tized through the agency of those tools Of
English capitalists aud Wall street gam
blers-Hooper of the House of Represen-
tatves aud Sherman Of ,he Secate, and
all who recoLlze this as a government OF
he people, for the people and by the
people, and believe that when men in Gflice
TAIL to represent the will of their ccnstitu-
cnts they should resign and give the peo-
pie an opportunity to elect others, who
will be faithful to the trusts committed to
them, Bre requested to meet iii Mass Con-
vention in the city of Princeton on We'd
nesday the 9TH day Of September next,
ut ten o clock A. NJ, to nominate candi
late fol Congress whose sentiments will
| be in accord with those Of majority of
the voters of the district on the financial
| question; also to nominate u candidate for
State Board of Equalization, and presi,
Dental Elector for the Sixth District.
! Voters OF the District! Show, by at
tending this Convention, that you are nc
longer to be led up to the polls and voted
like cattle for caucus candidates, but vii
stand up in manly independence and Sc
lect for yourself candidates with whom the
industrial interests of the country shall bC
more sacred than the behests of party.
S. M. SMITH,
Member of Independent State Committc,
for Sixth Congressional District.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
Ho! for the Centennial.

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway has
now on sale, Centennial Excursion tickets,
good for sixty (60) days via all the popu-
lar routes. Call and examine route books,
guide books, maps, &c.
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l TIKI Ag't.
w. N. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't 5-29d3lm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

At last accounts the Geneseo Democracy
were chewing away at billed crow, bat
nave been unable to swallow any OF 1t.
They are free to say that it is a leetle the
toughest business they ever engaged IN.
Lew Steward is dose that utterly refuses
to 90 down. Unless our Democracy come
to like GROW" better than they now do.
Lew will get but few votes in Geneseo.--
Geneseo Republic.
Is the Republic correct in this state
ment? 1t seems little singular that the
Democracy of Geneseo could swallow the
whole Republican county ticket without a
grimace and then complain about the
nomination of a man like Steward. who
has been a Democrat all his life. Pos
sibly the Republic may not be informed
as to the condition of the Democratic throat
in Geneseo. A throat that could swallow
"A whole Republican county ticket and re
iect so good a Democrat as Lewis Steward
is certainly not a healthy throat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
kIDDER'S ASTHAMA PAsTILEs Il

kIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are atfording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de-
lightiul perfume Price 10 cents by mail.
Stowell Il Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

THE FRAGRANT BREATH OF BEAUTY
attests the matchless purifying properties
of Sozodont Every lady who has eyer
used it proclaims it is perfect antidote
to dental decay. Pure teeth are essential
to pure breath, and both are enjoyed by
all who resort to this agreeable, whole
some, and invaluable compound
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Quiniue can be taken without taste by
mixing 10 "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet.
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. Manu-
featured by Allaire, Woodward & Co.,
Peoria, Ill. 5.l7mwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

REMovED.-M. COIN, successor to Liv.
ingston. has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. he
has all of the latest styles Of hats and caps
gents furnishing goods, trunks. valises
etc 3-9-d6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
County Court.

Lawrence Kearney plead guilty to petty
larceny, yesterday afternoon, and was sent
to Jail until Monday morning. He is the
man who stole valise from man famed
L1veridge, full account IF w,.ieA las
been given in THE ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni' $
Medicated Complexion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckies, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Nc, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, C. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

. l..:E Marry, who not; why:
-, important questions answered IL
ia. WHITE FRS MARRIAGE GvEDE,
30 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 cls. By mail. address 617 st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 90 days
by the use OF the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery. n Y.
This Truss and Supporter took the medal
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

The Democrats of the Fifth Ward are
requested to meet at Phoenix Hose House,
on Saturday evening next, at y o'clock
for the purpose of organizing Ward Club
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
A Bad Man.
From theiChicaao Time

From d5eiChic09o Tunes.
When quite youth, Governor Tilden
w-aked railroad. roasted and ate his
grandmother, aided Arnold to desert to
the British, aud, ifelected president, will
marry DR.. Mary Walker and re-enslave
the Chicogo Hannibal zouaqcs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

If Freligh's Remedy fails in a single
instance to cure the most acute attack of
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, or Govt, the
price of it will be refunded by S. o. A.
Murphy, wholesale druggist, 81 Barclay
ST n Y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

IAN ounce of prevention is worth a
pound Of cure" A bottle of Renne's Pain :
Killing Magic Oil in the house, or on hand
for Immediate use in case of emergency,
will often save life, or long aud tedious
sickness. Try it for colo or cholera NOR
bus,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
The Misunderstanding.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated hv thermometer:
IA NJ. 5S7 above zero 10 $50 above zero
"a. N, 62o 3P. M. re
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
Anti Horse Thief Association.

HrLLsDALE, Aug. oath, 1876.
To the Editors of the ARGUS.
The annual meeting of the Anti Horse
thief association will be held at the Bluff
School House in the town of Coe, the first
Saturday in September--being the I'd day
Of the month.
WESLEY CAIN, President.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

We hear with pleasure. that Hon. j B. Carpen-
ter, prominent lawyer of Iowa, and an old time
Democrat. is doing yeoman's work on the stump
in that state for Hayes and Wheeler.-GeneSeo Re
public.
j. B. Carpenter is the fellow who mar
ried daughter of Morrison Francis, of
Henry county, and opened law Office in
Geneseo. He swinded his clients and
nearly ruined his tather-in-law, and at
last, for some violation of law, ran away to
Texas, where he is said to have held some
judicial office under Grant, where he
was a carpet bag Republican, He came
back here few years ago, and the last
time he was in this town he spent anighti in
jail for drunkenness and was fined in tie
police court in the morning. He is reg
ular dead beat, loafer and swindler, who
owes everybo who would trust him, and
with whom his good wife could not live
because Of his habits and his rascalites
He is a fit man to make Republican
speeches, and the editor of the Republic
associates with him with pleasure
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

LYONS kATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy. luxuriant hair: prevents its falling
out or turning gray. Ii has stood the test
of 40 years Is charmipgly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion; removes
freckles, tan ADD sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Nobody. No such act has been passed.
The president of the United States has no
more to do with elections in the states
than he has with marriage licenses, di-
yorces. or the settlement of dead mems es-
tates.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

REMARKs-On the 18th, 18th, and Gath insts.,
rain, $40 inches, total for week.
The average fall of rain is greatest at the equa-
tor, and diminishes towards the poles at the equa-
tor it averages 104 inches annually while in latitude
60 degrees 1t is only 20 inches.-Loona5s Meteorot
0gy.
j. MCILvAIN, III. S. U. S.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
Marriage Licenses .

The following marriage licenses have
been issued during the week. ending Aug.
oath.
1. joel P. Bledsoe, Martha McLain.
,. James W. Paterson. Ida l. Morse.
3. Theodore Bickes, Jane Clark.
1. Geo, NJ. Loosely, Elizabeth Plummer.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
$4,000!
That's What Nathan II. Stevens wants
From the City on Account of an
Injury he Received from
Defective Sidewalk.

Another large suit has just been COM
menced in our circuit court against this
city, in which the complainant, Nathan HI.
Stevens, claims $4,000 damages on ac-
count of an injury he received IN the up
per part Of the city last January by being
trippcd and thrown to the ground by an
old, dilapidated sidewalk. In the fall,
its is claimed, he injured the knee of his
right leg and since that time he has been
confined to his bed, suffering the most
excruciating pain-his leg having swollen
at one time, until it was Is inches in
diameter. He lives in the upper part Oh
the city and, before the accident, was EN-.
ployed on the draw of the Rock Island
bridge. He is 20 years of age and has q
wife and one child. He has employed
Kenworthy & Beardsley to prosecute the
case
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

STor that distressing cold with a bottle
Of Masta's celebrated Ba1sam For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Cross AND SIcKLY CHILDREN can be
made healthy aud strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria. It is
more effective than Castor Oil and is as
pleasant to take as honey. For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms aud COST
veness, there is nothing in existence equal
to Castoria,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Things are not working harmoniously
over here. The torch bearers are getting
tired They don't relish being compelled
by Parks, Haverstick, Mcneil, Guyer &
Co, to pay $l.75 each for their rig, when
torches are advertised in Chicago at 81 a
hundred. They think there's some
''shenanigan" somewhere. They don't
like their fle-leaders, and don't see any
benefit to the people in paying their money
and tramping around with torches to keep
the same old set in office all their lyes
4 good many Of them have, it IS said, re.
fused to come out any more, and aIt
seriously thinking whether it would no
really be bCueft to the people at large
to haye Il change of administrator.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Who is responsible for the act under
which it is made obligatory on the presi-
dent to see that fair and free elections are
held in all the statcs?-Rock Island
Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
What's Up?

Rock Island won't be coaxed into lend
ing her aid or her Skerosene to the Repub-
lican meeting in this city ON Friday even
ing 1t isn't very complimentary to John
B. Hawley for the boys on the other side
to refuse to let the light of their torches
shine for him on this occasion. And Mo-
line echoes the sentiments of Rock Island
and sends answer as follows: The Minute
men of '76 who were invited to attend the
meeting in Davenport tomorrow evening,
have declined the invitation. - Davenport
Democrat
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
CITY.

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
fresh, new and first class
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth
ache.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

Why WILL YOU SUFFER from Rheuma-
lism Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellings-
Burns, Scalds or Weak Back, when the
Centauf Liniment affords certain relief.
Many articles soothe pain to certain ex-
tent, but the Centaur Liniment cures.
The White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for horses
and animals,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

John NJ. Brown, Esq, was seen tearing around
tn town carly last Monday morning trying, he
saId when enqured of, to fud Democrat.
Mr.. Brown SAID he came down 10 if they were
going to get up +. Il ii. club here, but nc would
be ed 10 alton If ne could find Democrats
enough here 10 swe ar by. He received no
encouragement, and after expressing the opinion
in the most emphatic language that the nomination
of Lew Steward enough To kill of any party,
MIR. Brown left for his home at Atkinson post haste
-GeneReO ReDNbNc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

Rock ISLAND ARSENAL Ill
Week ending Aug II, p. M.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25
And yet,if the Republic can be believed.

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he managed to do a little cussing.
If we are correctly informed, Mr. j. NJ.
Brown is the man who. in the Henry
county Democratic convention, made the
motion to nominate the Republican county
ticket. If this be true he must have queer
Lewis Steward is a Democrat, and nomin
ating Democrats for office is, according tc
Mr.. Brown, the way to kill off the Demo
cratic party-but nominating Republican:
for office, as doce by Mr.. Brown,in Henry
Is the way to build up the Democratic
party Either the Republic don't fairly
represent Mr., Brown,or he has very queer
notions as to what is necessary in order tt
build up party.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

WATER FHTERs.-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Dons Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, md
cleanse it of all impurities Also just re-
ceived large lot of Refrigerators and Ice
Boxes. DAVID Don, Is West Ills. st.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-25

w lesley CAIN, President.