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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-14

Gold closed in New York on January 3,
~ 112E.
A terrible accident occurred at Greene
City. Penn, on the night Of Dee. -. re-
sulting in the death Of the wife and child Of
David Morrison. The family had retired
early, and about 800 O'Clock Mr.. Morrison
smelled smoke, went down stairs, and on
opening the door Of lower room the flames
burst in upon him, ascended the stairway,
and cut OF the only avenue by which he could
reach his wife and child, who were then
asleep. In two minutes the flames had en-
tered the open door OF the bedroom, and
soon completed their work OF destruction
and death. The fire originated from ga
conveyed from n well near by.
Father BOchm, the oldest preacher Of the
Methodist Church in this country, and pro-
baby the oldest clergyman in the world. died
nj the house Of his granddaughter. near
Richmond, Staten Island, on Dec. *. ON
the sth Of last June the one hundredth anni-
versary Of his birth was celebrated at jersey
City, by the New York Com
ference, when Father Boehm SUBJ
mtted an outline II his own
life and labor i'm the Methodist Church. lie
was chosen by Bishop Asbury as his travel
ing companion in the spring Of 1905 and
travelled with him until 1919. when the Bish-
op appointed Father Bcehm Presiding Elder
u the schuylkil District, comprising the
whole territory from Wilmington TO stroud--
burg, between the >usquehanna and Della
ware. For more than sixty years Father
Boehm has been in the New jersey Confer
ence, and as early A. 1879 was on the list Of
superannuated preacher. Had Fat =
Boehm held out but a few months LONGER.
hi~ presence at the Cenienni ceremonies
would have been feature Of great interest.
The Secretary d the Centennial Commits
zion has received a letter announcing tina;
the editors Of Indiana with their wives.
numbering in all about 30 persons. win VS.
it Philadelphia about the 10th Of January for
the purpose u viewing the Centennial build
ings.
The report that ex-senator Nyc was re-
covering his health and his mental faculties,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-14
More Meteorological Phenomena.

Sunday night, about $50 o'clock, =
singular phenomenon occurred in
Whites Addition. al the residence OF
Captain Ambrose Gaines. He was in
front Of the fire, reading. with his wife
and children sitting by, when they were
startled hy loud clap Of thundcr.which
sounded like the discharge 81 heavy ar
tillerv, alarming the children greatly.
and what followed was not calculated 10
assure their tranquility. Immediately
after the report a shower Of fire was dis
covered falling around the house. ike
meteoric rain, presenting an appearance
a. beautiful as il was grand and appall-
ing. The porch in the rear Of the house
j. ornamented with latticework. which
supports a bower of hOney-suckle and
running vines, which, being wet by the
falling rain, were lii up by the celestial
pvrotechnics, affording a spectacle Of n
seconds duration a gorgeous as fairy
dream. Several gentlemen who We're
on the street at the time hurried 10 the
house, thinking il was set ON fire 10y the
lightning, acrolite, or whatever il might
have been: but, though there was .
strong smell Of sulphur in the atmos-
phere, no damage was done. Captain
Gaines sat up until after midnight. fear
ing that the flames might break on. At
any moment; but, fortunately, such was
not the case, and an investigation yes
tcrday showed no signs of the phonome-
non Kn01uiIlc (IeHR) Press and Her
fJT
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-14

A Russian paper reports that the
Cossacks 81 the Don believe that the end
Of the world Is nj hand. Many Of them
have given mp al their property, and
have ordered their collins. The author
tiles have taken no notice Of the excite
ment, which has been fomcnted ~ the
disscnters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-14

Princes Louise, in distributinge
prizes at girls high school, recently.
offered additional prizes for English
composition, and . for keeping accounts,
as she considered that every woman
should be able to keep her household
accounts correctly and write a good
husiuass igffar -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
Why is this Thus?

1t is a noticeable fact that all the news
papers in this region advocating unlimited
and unnecessary appropriations at Rock
Island Arsenal are the recipients of pap
and patronage from the Commandant of
the Arsenal Aud it is a further aud
more noticeable fact that the Davenport
Democrat appeals to members OF Demo
cratic house of representatives to yield to
the extravagant demands of Republican
senate and assigns as a reason, that the
Democrats will make votes by so doing!
Even the Rock Island Union very properly
rebuked the DeDocrat for so demagogical
Il suggestion-a suggestion which, if needed
by Democratic house, would bring upon
it the deserved contempt Of all patriotic
and bigh-minded citizens. Had the fact
that the COmmandant of the Arsenal be-
slows patronage on the Democrat anything
to do with the remarkable course of that
paper?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

We are glad to say that there is now
a fair prospect that Mr.. Will Harper, who
injured one of his eyes some
weeks ago, will sage the shape of the eye
ball and perhaps be able to see little with
that eye. He rode out this afternoon for
the first time DR.. Gait attends him.
Mr.. +, B. Chandler, formerly in charge
of the telegraph business in this city, and
later having charge of the fire alarm tele
graph in Chicago, arrived in town today
He Is now general western agent for Gam
well & Co., of New York, proprietors Of
the American Fire Alarm and Police tele
graph. He shows a list Of 80 odd cities il
the United States using that system anC
would not object to putting it in for Rocl
Island and Moline.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

The Diamond 10 up to-day. On her
down trip, yesterday, she left Is cars of
shingles and | of -four for the ST. l.. r. |.
& c., and of lumber, to go west over the
G. r. l. & 2. and took away 25 barrels of
cement from the Port Byron White Lime
Association, and lot of miscellaneous
freight.
Tomorrow packets are the Minnesota
and Diamond 10, down, and the Red
wing up
The Minneapolis, down, last evening.
left | car of -four for the z. & II. |. and
200 packages of wooden cutters for Weyer-
hauser 4 Denkmau, from Minneapolis.
She was obliged to lay at Port Byron near
ly all day yesterday to repair broken
rudder
The Saltwater aud Mark Bradley, down
to-day with RATS.
The river is falling and considerable
difficulty is experienced by boats above
| Dubuque. A number of raft boats are re-
rorted aground between Dubuque and
Beef Slough, and some of the packets are
unable to get above Hastings.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
A Slight Disagreement.

1t may be consideration to our Demo
cratic brethren in congress to know that
they can, by passing the senate arsenal
appropriation bill not only confer great
benefit upon some thousand or more
worthy and deserving people, but also
strongly advance the interests oil their
party in this section. -Dauenport Demo-
crdt.
We are not certain about that. We
have too much regard for the intelligence
and independence of the laboring and me-
chanic classes to suppose that their votes
can be bribed by an arsenal appropriation:
We know men OF both parties who would
beg before they would vote against their
convictions. appropriation or no appropria-
tion.-Rock Island Union.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
Why Keep the Six Dollar Men and
Dismiss those More Needy?

In the confusion caused at Rock Island
by the neglect of Republican senate to
pass the necessary appropriation previous
ly passed by a Democratic house, the
Commandent at the Arsenal discharged a
good many poor aud needy laborers, but
kept the six dollar day bosses on the
pay rolls. We understand that it is
claimed that it was necessary to keep these
six dollar a day bosses "a for hours
and an allowance of IL hours a day. on
the pay rolls or they would go somewhere
else aud when the Republican senate con.
seuted to the necessary appropriation and
work started up again it would be impos-
sible to find these bosses. This is too
thin" a story. There is not one among
them who would leave town, or who would
not keep his eye Oh those soft places aud
hold himself 10 readiness to jump into
them again'at a moments notice. Nor has
the Commandant any more authority Of
law for keeping these six dollar day
bosses on the pay rolls than he had Il
keep the poor laborer On the pay rolls un
der the false idea that when he wanted
them he couldn't find them, or find equal!
lgood men at as low o rate,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
Religious Notices.

Rev. NJ. l.. Haney. of Evanston. a noted
evangelist, and brother of Rev. Richard
Haney, formerly pastor of the Methodist
church in this city, will occupy the pulpit
in the Methodist church tomorrow NOR
ming, and in the evening will conduct SER
vices at the Exchange Street Mission.
The services at the Mission will be contin'
ued through the week. In the evening,
Rev. DIR. Laney, will preach in the Meth
odist church, from the text. Show thy.
self man"
Rev, j. r. Findley, pastor will preach
in the Central Presbyterian church to
morrow at 1O45 A. NJ. Subject: Waiting
and Hoping. Let this service be well at
tended as there will be no service in the
evening owing to the heat.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
Orr City Council Going On a Spree.

Our city dads, the water works, the
engineer, the assistant engineer, the
water works superintendent, and the little
steamer "Newsboy," etcetera, seem to
be all one, since that little boat came out.
We hope the city funds don't suffer by it,
and that officials who draw yearly salary
do not neglect their duties to go on pleasure
excursions at public expense. This morn
ing we received the following postal card
through the post Office, viz:
Col J. B. DANFoRTH, CIrY-Dea, SiJ'-Yourael
OR another Representative OF your paper is Respect
fully invited to accompany the mem beers of the city
council OH trip OF Pleasure Tuesday July 18th
leaving in the news boy at I a. III from the foot o
Washington.
COMMITTEE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

The report of the Fourth of July
treasurer (E. KrclD seems to be misun-
derstood, in that it gives certain amounts
paid to certain gentlemen without specify
ing what the money was for Union.
Yes, it does that-and one of the bills Of
which the people want to see the items is
the bill the Union put 10, for $62.92.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
CITY

REMovED.-M. Cohn, 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, 1876-07-15

WATER FILTERs.-Parties that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Don's Water Filters and
Coolers combined, will make it clear, and
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, 1876-07-15
ROSSMAN'S CURE.


ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RosssAN 4 MCkINsTRY, Hudson, n, Y,
Proprietors
Sent by mail for SO cents.
Va IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
tections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years ~ j. j.
Davis(now deceasedl aud you MI be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN Il
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, In
diana. Fuller & Fuller, Chicago, whole
sale agents.
John Z. Henry, Curran Il Co., Whole.
sale Agents, College Place N. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
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 Tk't Ag't.
w. n. JARVIS. Gen'l Ag't, 5-29d39m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

MINERAL SPRINGS Ark, March 9, '76.
Shallenberger' Pills are the most effect
ual Ague medicine we ever Sold we could
name several cures after all other remedies
failed. MIILNER u PARKER.
4.22d&W
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
Election of Officers.

Wide Awake Hose Co, No. 2. elected
he following officers last evening:
Foreman.-James Johnston.
Assistant Foreman. Daniel Hesly.
Secretary. III. Smith.
Treasurer. -Reuban Bollman.
Pipemen.-P. Fl. Smith, James Clark
Plugmen. Ed. johnson, VIM. Fee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

One OF THE VERY BEST of the new
hotels in Philadelphia is the Grand Expo
sition Hotel, corner Lancaster and
Girard avenues, location very near
the centennial grounds, and yet in a
very pleasant and quiet neighborhood. 1t
is supplied with all improved appliances,
such. for instance, as those admirable
earth commodes made by the
Wakefield Co., of n. Y. Hence danger
from malarie, from sewer gas, ETC., is
much reCuced. During the hot months,
such points are of great note. The hotel
also has Il most efficient manager in NJ
Riley, late of the Continental Hotel Phila-
delphia The buildings are entirely of
brick, and at the close of the exhibition
they can be arranged into private
dwellings. The hotel is the largest in the
world, is conducted on the European plan,
and is cheaper than any other irst-class
hotel. 1t is only Is minutes drive from
the celebrated Belmont Driving Park and
Race Course.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

kIDDER's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are afording 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 a de-
hshtiul perfume Price 40 cents by mail.
Stoweil & Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. 70 above zero IL 73o above zero
"a. N, ne 5P. NJ. 500
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Renne's Pain-k Killing Magic Oil is a po-
tent medicinal agent. When freely used
as directed, it penetrates through the alb
sorbents to the seat of pain, causing free
circulation, and giving to the weakened
and over strained cords and muscles new
life and elasticity. Try it for sprains and
bruises,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

We have used, we think, l25 ounces of
Cincho -Quinine, and are pleased with it, in
fact, it has almost displaced the sulphatc
of quinia in our practice. -Drs. D. S. & j.
A. WALLACE, East Brady, Pa.
Can be procured of all first class
druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

The MERRY DAYS OF OLD. In reading
of the middle ages one is struck by the
accounts given of feats of strength, &C., of
the life actors of those times. The suits
of armor worn, would certainly indicate
the possession of greater physical strength
than is developed by men in these latter
days. What wrought the change? Men
lived in the merry days a more outdoor
life than this advanced civilization of ours
can afford. There is greater consumption
of brain matter, and that increased demand
on mental and physical power necessitates
the use of pure vegetable, stimulan,
tonic, such as the Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the complexion removes
freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate Its applica-
ton cannot be detected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, aid
has no rival
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

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, 1876-07-15
STOP YOUR GRUMBLING !!

l. BAMBERcER, the Popular Ciothier, opp. the
Harper House, is the only man in town who never
COMPLAINS of dull times! Why!
LIST. Because he is selling the Best Goods at
LOWEST PRICES.
3D. Because he deals fair and honorable with
everybody!
Sd. Because he never misrepresents piece of
goods, and had rather lose the sale of it
4th. Because he never makes the People be-
]ieve that he is selling Below Cost.
9Th. Because he is always obligeing to his
Customers!
The above Reasons account for his success in
business Call and examine for yourselves.
7. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

MASONIC, There will be a special
meeting of Rock Island Lodge, No. 65S,
A. +. & A. NJ, this evening, for the pur-
pose of work. All masons are invited to
attend, By order of the W. NJ.
EPH WooD, Sec'y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

LADIES throughout the Amerlcan and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni $
Medicated Completion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
wilderness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
J. A. Pozzoni, StLouis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil Kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser & Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Colds and Coughs.-Sudden changes of
climate are sources of Pulmonary and
Bronchial affections. Take at once
Browns Bronchial Troches," let the
Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat
be ever SO slight
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid lightning leaves no scars.

Stop that distressing cold with bottle
Of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Who may Marry, who not Why:
These important questions answered i'll
De-. WIIITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
50 cts. by mail. Address ST. St. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Drube makes the best ice cream 10 the
city. Parties supplied on short notice.
l5dendtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Positively catred-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheun, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

X will not be convenient for us to attend
but perhaps a reporter may be sent, from
this office, to take some notes of the affair.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15
The Gas Works.

This is the day when the time expires
for the St, Louis gas firm to complete it's
purchase of the gas works, and this morn
ing MIR. Albert B. Bowman arrived at the
Harper House to ask an extension Of 10
days. Mr.. Harper has had an application
from a Chicago firm to purchase tle works,
but has replied that he could not negotiate
with them until after the 18th. A repre-
sentative of the Chicago firm arrived here
last night to open negotiations, Tut Mr..
Harper said he had given the ST. Louis
firm some encouragement that he would
allow them week or ten days to raise the
funds necessary to fulfil their contract, and
after that date, if Messrs Bowman & Co.
did not come to time" he would consider
propositions from the Chicago people who
de sire to purchase,
The First National Bank, will, on Au-
gust LIST, remove to the store now occu,
pied by A. Loeb, the Illinois street cloth
Ter, and in view of the removal Mr.. Loci
has determined to offer his entire stock oil
summer goods, gents underwear and fur
nishing goods, etc., at greatly reduced
prices. Those who desire to secure bar
gains will do well to give him call as the
stock is the finest and most stylish in the
city. The well known reputation of Mr.
Loeb as business man aud his uniformly
low prices are sufficient guarantee that al
goods will be sold as represented. Special
bargains are also offered in the merchant
tailoring department, as he is determined
to clean out the entire stock previous to
removing, A fine line of light worsted
English goods, French cassimeres. etc
Mr.. Loeb is conceded to be the most styl
ish merchant tailor in the city, and besides
carries heavy and well assorted line O
ready made clothing, which will be sold a
prices which defy competition. The sal,
Is positive and will continue only unit
August lst. dtf-1.
| MAcnNrC -Tha~o mill ha N snaa;,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Ice cream, all favors, the most delicious
in the city, at Drubc's. l5deodtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

Appropriation bill
as passed the House
for the year end
ing June 80, 1877.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-15

good men at as low 0 rae,
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13
p,-ER NEWS.


The river is on sand, H''th feet OF water
Oh the bars. Weather raicy' with of''p''''
of further rise.
The Maumclc arrived Monday mo'}''"s'
and goes down Wednesday morning. capt
C.H. Conradt Is In command.
The Ella Hughes arrived Saturday morn
ing, with good trip of freight. She put Oh
here, as part of her cargo, five lhreSiers'
and al! the machinery att lched. for working
with horsepower. We have had hardly a
boat, for two months past, but what mas
brought to our county agricultural machine
ry of this kind The Hughes passed here,
going down. Sunday noon. and, after an hour
detention atthis point, left with the Crawford
delegates to the democratic convention. Ihe
Sebastian delegates were on board and we
noticed Cen JAS F. Pagan and several OF HIS
deputies. who had in charge fourteen prison
ers, en- route to the penitentiary at Littie hoeN
A large amount OF wheat, corn HOUR ol"n'
hides, cattle and other frelghts' heipeu 10
make the cargo Take it all in all the Hughes
left with bully trip and her officers have
no reason TO complain OF this trip.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-13

A RULE THAI DofsN'T WORK Born
WAYs,-For good many years the Uni
ted Statea was much exercised over the
unenligh ghtened policy OF the Chinese in
excluding foreigners. These short-sight-
ed barbariaaa ia- shn1tlag. .oat yas, ,anason
wares shut out also the benign influences
ofour civilization.
At last the barbarians threw open their
gates. We rejoiced for China. We
joined in the international jubilee Of dis.
interested JOY at this evidence of grow
ing enlightenment. La other words, we
Joined in the rush to see inside and turn
an honest penny,
Is it not a little funny that the Senate
which ratified the Burlngame treaty
should now be discussing the propriety
oil restricting Chinese immigration Has
the almond eyed Celestial any sense of
humor ~ Y. Sua.