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THE SOUTH SIDE.


b fur the most serious catastrophe Of the
hurricane occurred at the Michigan Southern
freight depot, long noted ~ the largest freight
depot in the world. IL is 800 feet long, run
ming from Polk to Taylor street and facing, on
pne side, upon tho railroad track, and On the
other upon Pacific avenue. In crossing the
river the storm frolioked in and out among the
large lumber piles along the banks Of the river
md facing 1pon Sherman street. Many Of
them wero completely overturned, while others
had only the cops blown of and deposited IN
yarda otner than their owners. After skip
ping over these trivial obstacles IN its path,
The storm appeared for some moments to gather
strength In tho open Bpace at the intersection OF
Taylor street and tho tracks, and then massing
Il. its power it projected itself against the south
western conner of the depot. lightning bolt
came to it's assistance, and, striking portion Of
the tin roof, running doWn the vet slate root.
bent Ill it's energies upon the corner OF the
building. It crumbled like chalk under it, and
massive wooden door Waa transformed TO ssW-
dust and chips in N instsnr- With this adyan-
tage the hurricane was not slow to complete the
confusion. The building was lifted from its
foundations and dashed upon Pacific avenue,
snd the entire 225 feet Of the south eud Of the
structure nae most complete ruin.
Tho depot was occupied at the time by gang
pf some erentJ-fiye men under the supervision
of the fmemap. Mr, J. G. RoWlaud. but FORUM
.t.,~ ~, r,,ano rear,v nil uero at the tirne en-
Ase's ~. 49, - 1'e =. ~ h.;,a;..- ..a -,
gagged ABOUT tne centto u @ao ounuos ~nu .u'-
mediate1y north Of the catastrophe Some ten
pr twelve OF them had renamed TO complete
lob Of work at the south end Of tho building,
ind their shrioks for help went up With the fall
ing debris. Two OF them managed to escaps the
falling raftess, while others we're caught and
buried beneath the heavy roof. A few escaped
nth slight scratches, and emerged from the
ruins mora frightened rhan burt. Six Of them
we're more unfortunate, having been caught BY
hh fnlling walls, By which they vars terribly
naugled.
The alarm for fire whs at once sounded The
hremen upon their arrival lent 3 willing hand
10 tho rescue Of the unfortunates and ere long
they were safe in humanisy's fold The rail-
road COMPANY Also came to their rescue, medical
attendAncs WAS promptly furnished. and the
men sent to their homes in carriages. The first
sxt1icated wsa Jacob Dosche, Who Was found 70
be badly injured about the head and shoulders
He was iuseusfble 1hen extrcated, and only TO
rived after inbibing etimulauts- Larry Dunn
. Kas found to be badly bruised about the body
aud legs: Frank Elserbeu *as e1trlcated IN =
imilAr condition Patrick Maher was taken from
under IN immense plle OF br1ck and -. Iaitets' 1nd
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SUICIDE.

C1ycrSsAT1, O., May George holt, Of tt1
6rn or van Wormer & Co., OF this city, commit
cd suicide BY shooting himself, in the head this
morning. Ths cause is said to hs tzaporasy
insanity.
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At. - .ta
k1rpugh tho aiy. Tbs CRASH Anu fntus u ~ -
.alling chimney. the shrlek1ng anu cleaAns - =.
the disrupted roof, lent hundred .aa teItoa J,wT
lwful minute. a billion feet OF ar pouleuI I5or.
Tho emashing and crashing OF oeams auu 1Tan srss,
ing arose above the yell Of the T.nu' uua -
same tho rain in great Sheets Inet9 .T,ee,,.i,
protection against it, And II pe1so11teo eu.o
The UNPROTECTED ceilinEs, tnu do"n upoo 'no
beds.
The patients we're terror Ing o9llo-
ng waved nnd shook m the blss1.. In ING toaI
81 the tempest and tho tearing and CRASHING OF
,he breaking timbeIs. all Was forsotten DUE tns
instinct Of preservation A boy Of 10, N Tafo
6. who had suffered anputatlon OF the leg ana
rho Ind been delitiouB7 shouted with QeAsot %
he heard the noise and ripping OF the storm. a
nan In the sarne ward who had BRICK hnug 20
h-1ck M and slid for safety. Patients whom, It
r.s s1ipposed, could not be safely turned IN
sro1r hcds- BECAME agile u cats aud dashed
tbroY,c1, the cnr1idorr. The wards suffering tho
most vere e e. and D, Ward II contained
e1eY-o n4tiente. and Wards E and . twenty
.ach 1he tnrn roof was above them. As it Was
~-a+,.,.d ~ =. many Of the patients as could
fnd tha;r fnst rnshad for tho dpor-WAyB, and
W. LstI.w,rr xere filed with half-dressed,
thnrono oh,v fr;-htened peop1o.
49, 80 "a teTTor snhsided. the patients
.t,, hs1onoad ~ TIA delueed wards were cared
"or cnToe frnm wand were moved into the
..nnb;+beatre and left to contemplate the rows
S..I Istiats ere cnt mn in the interests Of
ao"1 es;~-oe T1ro or three wero inclined to low
szi.s r,t tha cheerful disposition Of delirl-
Pa ;.d;1idn.I IN the last staeeA of typhoid re-
T.s.d ~ n,nnotony- Some we're taken into the
iyinE-z ward md left to reflect upon eren great
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WAsnno1ox, D. c.. May R-The Preaosa.. ria..
has pardoned James E. Marsh, Gauget. con1i; S.i1s
ed in tho Westarn DisTick ct A1asonn ot ;.t.s. ..
tionN fraud
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At WlLLtAMsPORT. PA.
Wn1lANsronT, Pa, May Cat half-past
o'clock this evening. another incendiary fire Was
started in tho extreme western portion OF ths
Beaver Mills lumber-yard, and some 16 aoras Of
lumber were burning.
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IONA.
HhEfk1SHE1nM

Special Dtspatrh to The Chicago Tribune.
DAVENPORT. 1a-, May CA great rain and
thunder storm has prevailed here all day, doing
great damage 70 streets, filing cellars, eto.
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KANSAS AND MISSOURI.

: Sptetdt D,spoteh to The Chtcaoo 111ottne-
'LEAyEswoRTH, May Ca most terrible storm
Swept over this city this morning 1t shout half
past O'Clock Large brick buildings were
1azed-to the ground, houses unroofed. fences
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casoned.
. An express wagon, which WAS temporarily an
cbored to the pavement near The corner OF La
Sale and Randolph streets, 0as gently snaked
rnore than halfway ACROSS the street. The cover
xas blown almost hall block
horse car on the Randolph street nne wns
lifted off the track. naar tho intersection of Id
Sale street, Fortunately the car was coming
passengers on board, no damage was done.
A large portion Of tho fence on the State
street side Of tho baseball grounds was blown
down. Some of the boardB-those which we're
ipsecurelY faatened-Nete carried soMa ten or
twelve rods.
TIE RESIDENCE OF NR JOHN >. DRAKE
on the corner OF EIdridge conrt and Michigan
avenue, stands next to the house Of Nat Wilder,
whose chimney vas precipitated into Mr.
Drako's bay window, much TO the damage Of the
window and eoms furniture standing inside.
FENCES.
About 40 feet Of the fence OF st. Budgets
Church on Archer road Was blown down, and
one front window Of rhe church WAS blown in.
About 800 feet OF feuce on Fox street vas
blown down.
Three brick-eheds On Waterg1lle street were
blown down.
4 chimney At 1915 South Halsted street 1as
blown down. Damage about s25. The building
xas owned by J. 4. Martin.
About II feet Of the roof Of the elevator
house Of the blast-furnace. corner Of Archer
and Ashland avenues, wss blown from the north
to the south end Of the building.
Dr.. Hayes, who Was driving on Wabash
avenue 1t the time Of the storm, was caps1zed,
and recaiTed Soma slight bruises.
4 large showcase, valued At $500. which Was
rireted to solid stand iu front Of Cox i Co. 4
artificial flower store. No. .156 Wabash avenue,
uas thrown down and smashed to pieces4
KISoH ACCDESTs
L large brick chimney on Flint 4. Thompson's
elevator, near Twelfth street, was blown some
so feet away and landed upon the roof Of a car
standing on the track, completely demoliehing
it. A railroad employe, whose uame could not
be aseettained, uas slightly injured BY the fall
Il I'M and A3 Btxto stress the exnt9a ea1
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
Personal.

First Lieutenant W. S. Starring, Ord
nance Department, has been relieved from
duty at Rock IslaLd Arsenal, and ordered
to Gen. Crook command 10 the Indian
country.
Samuel A. Lynde is home from Har-
ward College, during vacation.
MIR. f, w. Hurst, book keeper in the
Rock Island National Bank, left Monday
evening for the east He will meet his
wife at Albany and visit the centennial
exhibition and eastern points of interest,
being absent or 4 weeks.
Mr.. Geo. Mixter and wife aud da ugh
tiers left about month ago for the east
partly on account of Mrs. Mixter's health
and partly to give the young ladies a bet
ter opportunity for an education. 1t is
not known when they will return,-they
may be absent long time.
At the annual commencement at the
University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor
Miss Nettie Guyer attended to join bel
her brother Edward, student there, fol
trip around the lakes, after the com
mencement exercises. They returned
home some time ago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
The "Piuta.n

The "Newsboy" is to have a rival, over
river. Yesterday we noticed, from our
windows, a queer looking craft being
hauled down to the foot of Perry street,
where it was launched, and learned that,
for the past year, three of the employees
of the machine shops of the c.. r. /. & p
road in Davenport, named Jacob Goeh.
ring, e. j. Moran, and Chas. Mass, have
busted themselves during mornings before
work, and evenings, after the labors of the
day we're concluded, and on off days il
building sidc-wheel steamboat, designed
for the pleasure of themselves and friends
on the river. The scene Of their opera
tons was in the yard of the residence o.
one Of them on Harrison above Seventh. anc
all the work, planning, shaping, the WOOD
work, making the engines and boilers, wal
done by these three men alone. They
have called their little craft the "Pinta.
Its length is AZ feet, feet wide, s fee
beam, "a feet hold. 1t has a pair of slide
valve engines, l6.inch stroke, steel boie
feet long, with fues. The little Graf
is fitted up with neat pilot house, bu
the interior is not yet divided off or com
pleted. The cost of the material used il
Its construction is about $1,000.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
Lectures.

One member of the Athletic Club. since
our remarks on lectures last evening, has
expressed hope that the club would do
nothing in regard to lectures, for the
reason that our citizens did not sustain the
lecture committee last season as we'll as
they should have done, and he preferred
to pay two prices for his ticket rather than
perform the labor he had done on commit
tees and as usher, etc. Most people realize
that the young gentlemen of the club have
performed great amount of labor in re-
gard to ectures-labor for which they get
poor pay and little thanks But we be-
| lieve it is admitted that but for the club
we should have had no lectures, and unless
the club take hold of the matter for next
winter we shall probably have none then.
The selections for the last year were not
all of the best talent, but that was not the
| fault of the committee-it was owing Il
the lateness with which the work wa;
commenced, and when lecturers we would
have liked to hear had been placed il
combinations out of our reach. Ii oul
lecture going people will indicate, early
right away, liberal and general supper
we have no doubt that the club will under
take the work again. unless they do
of course the club cannot undertake it,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
The Appropriation Bills.

In THE DAILY ARGUS of last Saturday
appeared table of appropriations made
by the Democratic house of representa-
tives, together with some Introductory
remarks by Hon. VIM. NJ. Springer, Of this
state.
To-day we repubish that table, with
some triAiug corrections of figures, and
with the Introductory remarks of Mr..
Springer on the lst inst The table shows
what the Republican departments ask
ed for for the coming year; the amount
appropriated by Republicans for the past
year; the amount the Democrats appropri-
ated for the coming year; and the reduction
below the amount appropriated by the Re
publicans last year-showing a saving OF
nearly 40 millions of dollars.
The table also shows the date of the
passage of all the appropriation bills by
the Democratic house, and that all were
passed in time for the Republican senate
to act on them before the expiration of the
last fiscal year, and that all the discontin
uance of public work and all the confusion
was caused by the neglect of the Repub-
lican senate to concur in these bills wher
passed.
Both tables appear in THE WEEKLY
ARGUS for the reason that we wish oul
readers to see the preliminary remarks Of
Mr. Springer in both cases. The tabl,
presented July lst is the correct one.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
The Knife,

The knife is becoming quite popular in
this vicinity, no less than three stabbing
affrays having occurred here since the 4th
of July. The latest reported, occurred
last evening near the Emmett house, on
Illinois street, near Sylvan Water bridge.
1t appears that VIM, J. Johnston, an en-
gineer on the st. l.. R, l, 4 c. r. r. with
party of friends went into the Emmett
house saloon to take a drink, and after
getting the drink stepped out upon the
sidewalk, when, without any provocation,
Peter Rafferty, and Chas. Harrington who
were there with party of friends. com
menced to cut and beat Johnston. infict-
ing four wounds on the back of the head
and bruising his side somewhat The
wounds will not probably be dangerous
unless inflammation should set in. DIR
Eyster attended him and dressed hi
wounds. Officer Metsch, hearing tn,
rumpus, hurried to the place
Rafferty, still held the knife and declared
that he would cut the heart out of any on,
who touched him, but Metsch getting nea
| ulul3 dDUSp lIlC NtlsL dLN
told him to drop the knife, but he refused
wheIeupon Metsch hit him couple o
taps with his club, on the hand, afte
which he dropped the knife. Metsch thel
got his grippers on him, but Rafferty,
friends attempted to get him away, and il
the tussle which followed, the gripper
broke, but Metsch hung on 20 his man
and after a few blows were struck b.
Metsch and a man named Campbell, al
employe of the st. Louis road, who joine
in and helped him. the crowd was quiete
and Metsch arrested his man. Metscl
blew his whistle and in short time hel
arrived, and Peter Rafferty,, Chas. Har
rington. and John and Dennis Dyner wer
taken to jail, and, this morning they wer
taken before Justice Pinkley, but q
Johnston could not appear the case wa
continued until tomorrow at P. y
Much credit is due to Officer Metsch fC
bravery displayed in this case, as not yer
! many men would have walked into crow
! aud stood their ground as bravely as
:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

The great clearance sale at Loeb's has
now fairly begun, and already crowds
throng the establishment daily in search of
bargains in first-class clothing, gents
furnishing goods, ETC., now being offered
at this popular establishment. The goods
offered are custom made and guaranteed
to be superior in style and material to any
in the three cities. Mr. Loeb also pro,
poses to reduce his stock of piece goods
and for that purpose has cut down prices
in the merchant tailoring department from
25 to 40 per cent. until August lst. After
that date the sale will close, as the store
now occupied by him must positively be
vacated at that date, Call and examine
the stock if you want frst-class goods al
| bottom prices. dtf-2
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
Appetite a Necessity.

Appetite is a necessity. Without it, sufficient
food is not received into the stomach either to
nourish the system or to give the stimulus to the
bowels which they require. Both these organs and
the liver become torpid in consequence, and the
blood grows poor in quality and quantity. Improve
the appetite, therefore, and avoid such results
This is most efectually done with Hostetter':
Stomach Bitters, tonic appetizer and Alternative
without a peer. 1t gives not only unwonteG
zest for food but enables the stomach digest and
the system to assimilate 1t. Fl.tulence heartburn
nausea, and every other concomitant of indigestion
removed by it, as are also billousness and con
stipation. Each nerve and fibre of the body Ii
made to Jingle with health by its use, and it is thu
leading remedy for dependency.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
An Outside View.

To the Editors of The Argus
| am somewhat surprised at the course
of the Union in its attempted defense OF
the conduct of o. j. Dimick in the Office
of Justice Pinkley on Saturday last.
Judging from the statements of parties
present, it was an unprovoked and most
fragrant outrage upon the rules of pro-
priety. an insult to the dignity of the
court and demanding prompt and instant
intervention. | know not which to censure
most. the author of the disturbance, the
justice for permitting it without word of
disapprobation, or the Union for its quasi
defence of conduct so utterly void of any
reasonable justification or apology. In
my plain way of thinking, magistrate
sitting as court should there enforce the
ordinary rules of propriety and allow nc
conduct tending to incite any or either
party to breach of the peace. The law
makes plain his duty in the general public
good, and vests him with adequate
authority and also with extraordinary
powers to enforce obedience to just and
reasonable regulations in his own court
Neglect thereof is therefore inexcusable
and yet more if personal considerations in
tervene to prevent the exercise of plair
and manifest duty. OUTSIDE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

A depressed, irritable state Of mind
q weak, nervous, exhausted feeling,
mo energy or animation; confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bflitating, involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork or
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
finds sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC, No. IS.
1t tones up the system, arrests d;schA eN dispels
the mental gloom and desponden.. snu rejuve-
mates the entire system. It is penectly HARM
less and always efficient. Price IS, for package
of five boxes and 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 HOMEOPATHIC MAQCINR co,
No. sea BnoApwAY, n. Y.
Hsee large advertisement.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
Sensation in Chicago.

From the Chicago Journal, Tuesday erening.
There is a big sensation in the wind in
this city in connection With the whisky
ring frauds against the government re-
venue. Ex-Aiderman Hildreth, who. as a
crooked gauger, was indicted and ran
away to Canada in order to evade trial and
escape the penitentiary, has made terms
with officers ofthe government, aud been
allowed to return on the condition that he
would tell all he knows Of the mysterious
inwardness of the Chicago whisky-ring.
1t is understood that he has agreed to
''squeap' on certain persons who have
heretofore managed to escape exposure
II what we hear be true, the bottom
facts" are about to be given TO the publia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
The Boat Club ana the Rowers.

Ben T. Gable, Thos. J. Rodman,
Samuel A. Lynde, Phil Mitchell, c. R.
Chamberlin, j. F. Robinson. and Robt. S.
Rodman have had experience in rowing
and these with other members of the
Athletic Club could organize good boat
club. 1t is the intention of the club tC
purchase two four-oared boats the pres
ent season and begin practicing anC
several Of the crew propose to invest il
single shells on their account. There is
good feeling in relation to forming a clul
and citizens generally hope it will be done
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

Among the foremost educational institu-
tons of the country is Swarthmore College,
Swarthmore, Pa. This institution pro-
vides a full course in both classical and
scientific departments, and has at all times
full and efficient faculty. A preparatory
department is also connected with the
college to which persons of either sex are
admitted who can bring certificates of good
character and pass the required exapina
tons. This college is under the care Of
the society Of Friends, and one of the
special features is the moral training Of
its pupils. See card IN this issue of TIL
| ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONvEN.
TON.
Excursion Rates.

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway, will
sell tickets at reduced rates to Springfield
and return, good from July Goth to 3lst
inclusive. Delegates and others will fud
this the best route as through coaches will
be run from Rock Island to Springfield
A train will leave from the c., r. l. & p
depot, Rock Island. at 600 A. NJ. July 20
on arrival of morning trains of Western
Union and c., r. l. & p. roads, reaching
Springfield at P NJ same day. Return
ing, will leave Springfield morning afteI
convention adjourns, ARRIVING at Rock
Island at 6:O0P. NJ. An excellent oppor
tunity is now offered to those who wish t
visit the new state Capitol. Go and SCI
the New State House.
j. r. billiard, Receiver,
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, Gen'l Ticket Ag t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

DR.. Prices AMERICAN PERFUMES. -
DR.. Price has been years perfecting these
exquisite odors. They are not bedizened
with a title that does not belong to them,
but called just what they are, American
Perfumes: and the makers are not asham.
ed of their name, or afraid to allow them to
stand on their own merits. All lovers OF
delightful doors for the handkerchief
should try DR.. Prices American Perfumes
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

THE GRAND UNIoN.-New York.
This hotel has gained a wide popularity
both on account of its eligible situation-it
being directly opposite the Grand Central
Depot-and the excellent manner in which
it 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. Ii
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 il
conducted upon the European plan.''
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

| wish briefly to speak of Cincho-Q Jul
nine | have used it ever since it could be
obtained, and with the happiest effects, l
like it much better than the sulphate Of
quinine. especially in the cases of children.
There are many adults who cannot take
quinine on account of its distressing effect
upon the head. In such cases, the Cincho-
Quinine is just the thing. Those who have
given it trial would not be without it
s. w. GOULD, NJ. d.. Argos, Ind.
Can be procured of all first class
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

Cross AND SICKLY CHILDREN can be
made healthy and strong by regulating their
stomachs and bowels with Castoria 1t 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, 1876-07-19

Why WILL YOU SUFFER from Rheuma-
tism. Sprains, Stiff Joints. Swellings-
Burns, Scalds or Weak Back, when the
Centaur Liniment affords certain relief
Many articles soothe pain to a 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, 1876-07-19
Reform Club--To-night.

Owing to the holding of the Democratic
primaries last evening and the fact that
the hall had been let for another purpose
the meeting of the Reform Club which
was to have been held last night will be
held tonight at eight o'clock sharp.
WALTER TRUMBULL.
Pres. Reform Club.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-19

The particular excellence of Renne's
Pain Killing Magic Oil consists in the
following merits: 1t is clean, safe, reliable,
and delicious to use. 1t is not an oily,
sticky substance. 1t has been before the
public more than twenty years, and all
who have tried it say, 1t works like a
charm" Have you tried it, reader?