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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12
SOMETHING NEW
THE GREAT
AMERICAN RENOVAT0R.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
] fully announce to the citizens OF Rock Island
and vicinity that having introduced their I'm
proved
Steam Feather RenoyatOr
into this place, they are now prepared to cleanse
and renovate Feathers in the mos etectual man
uer. BY pressure of Steam, and the way it is ap-
piled, together with the facilities for vcntilating
and drying which we have invented, we claim more
rfectunl and in less time to renovate Feathers
than by any other process ever offered 10 the pnb
ic Our process Lot oniy clesnses old feathers
from all impurities, relieving their matted condl-
uon thereby increasing their bulk nearly one-haH,
| making them light ana lively. clean and healthy,
but also removes the disagreeabe odor SO common
to new feathers and destroys all moths and the IL
sB For further particulars see small bills which
will soon be in circulation.
Satisfaction will be guaranteed, or no charge
| will be nude.
| Parties desirous of examining the process are rs-
spectfully inyited to call at place of business
| NO. SO WEST ILLINOIS STREET.
| Next door to Dons Bakery
between the hours OF and f2 A. M where the pat
entee or his agent may be found, who will take
| pleasure in showing how the work is done.
| Send In your orders, and come and see the pro-
| cess yourselves.
| Parties wishing to engage in a safe and profita-
BILE business will find it TO their interest to call and
JT SHELDON, Patentee,
| D. c. WILSON, Gen'l Ag ent,
REFERENCES
Rev T | Hplcombe Thos Gait, M d,
Rev DR. II NJ Laney, Gregg, M D,
G A Jarvis, Bernhard, NJ d,
Waller Johnson, M Guild, X 1 House,
M Jones j Johnston,
| NJ Page, EsBurral1 jr,
McCRlister. McKibben, Exp. Agt,
w Butler Mayor Thos Nudock, p NJ,
Robert Don, Baker Kroger, furniture store
lG Doelinger, Furniture dealer. aprsad1m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWEEY

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Office in Bengston's Block, Illinois ST. Rock =!
and. Illinois 3-l3dlsw6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
] fully announce to the citizens OF Rock Island
and vicinity that having introduced their I'm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12
MRS. PAULINE PILLsBURY.

MEDICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC
lfl Physician. Rock River street. sonth side, be-
tween Dock and Adams, Rock Island, Ills.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12

RHEUMAMlSM-Son.e six months could not
walk without the help of crutch tried physl-
clans and many kinds of advertised cu'es without
benefit. Six bottles of Fenton's Matchless Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND.
SALT RHEUM-Ei-ht bottles made perfect and
permanent Cnre.
pv~
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12

SCROFULA-From infancy was treated by the
best physicians al took evoryEody's care, Two
bottles Matchless Syrup cured me.
F;JyA .JuNEs
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-12

Special meeting of the city council held
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-In the
Senate Mr.. Boutwell, made a per-
sonal explanation, stating that the
Democratic platform adopted at st.
Louis charged that the late Secre-
tary of the Treasury, abiding to
himself, had forced balances in
public accounts. He denied that
such was the case and read from
the report Of the finance committee
recently made to the Senate, stating
that they were fully satisfied that
not the slightest change had been
made in the books.
Mr.. Davis said if the Treasury
books had not been changed, the
statements sent to Congress
had. He proposed to review the
report Of the Finance Committee
on the subject in a few days, and
would then show that discrepancies
existed. Mr.. Boutwell, said the
Senator from West Virginia (Mr.
Davis) reminded him Of a child
playing with geometrical books
when he attempted to deal with
figures.
Mr.. Davis, in reply, said that
the custom of bookkeeping in the
Treasury had been inaugurated by
Alexander Hamilton, but the Sena-
tor from Massachusetts, knew well
who interfered with them. He re-
iterated the charge that the figures
had been changed and declared that
he was prepared to show it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
FOREIGN.

LONDON, July 1S.-In conse-
quence of very unsatisfactory ac-
counts received and the prospect of
some important failure a large
amount of bank notes have been
transmitted by some of the banks
to the iron districts. The great
depression in the Cleveland iron
trade appears likely to eliminate in
disastrous financial complications.
Rumors are circulated that the bills
of a well known firm have been
sent back from bank. The firm,
besides being one Of the largest in
the iron industry, is also a gigantic
financial concern and on its safety
depends the existence of a number
Of others. A private meeting Of
the principal iron masters Of the
district was held yesterday. 1t is
intended, if practicable, to convert
the firm into a stock company, and
by that means meet the exigencies
of the case.
Walker & Co., worsted spinners,
Bradford, have failed. Their La
bilities are e650O.
Francis Hart Dyke, ProcuratOr
General, died yesterday from in
juries received by a fall from his
horse.
Alexander Russell, a noted writer.
is dead.
VIENNA, July 1S.-The Press6
says that during an engagement
with the insurgents ON the l3tE
inst, a Turkish man-of-war free
upon the insurgents, notwithstand
ing the protest Of the commando
Of the Austrian man-of-w war. The
Presse says this a fragrant violation
of Austria's rights.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
On Wednesday, August 8, 1876,

AT noon, in front of the Planters Insurance
Building, on Madison street, in the city of
Memphis, sell 10 the highest bidder, for cash,
the following described property conveyed In
said deed Of trust, to-wit; A certain lease
hold interest in the city of Memphis, county
Of Shelby, State of Tennessee, being a house,
hold interest for the term Of ten years from
April /, 1870, until April / 1880, on a lot Of
ground in the city Of Memphis, State Of
Tennessee, described as follows, tO-wit. Be-
ginning at the intersection Of the west side Of
Main street, with the north line Of the alley
between Beal and Linden streets, fronting ON
Main street eighty-one feet, with a depth Of
one hundred and twenty-five feet, II being lot
No. II, block %, in South Memphis, leased By
Phillip u. Thompson TO w. M. Brooks, March.
%, 1870, lease recorded in Chattel Mortgage
Book No. 2, page 1913, Of the Register office
Of Shelby county. Also lot No. 10, same
block, on which is the livery stable Of TIA
said Brooks, together with all the privileges
and appurtenances thereto belonging, inclnds
ing all buildings on said parcels of Rround'D
Equity Of redemption waived title be-
lieved 70 be good. but l will only sell and com
Yey as Trustee, H. O. KING, Trustee.
MEMPHIS. July 10. 1876. ii9.lSS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

Appetite is a necessity. Without II, sufi-
cient 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 ef~fectually done with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. a tonic appetizer and Alternative
without a peer. 1t gives not only an UNI
wonted zsst for food. but enables the stomach
to digest and the system to assimilate ii.
Flatulence, heartburn, nausea, and every
other concomitant Of indigestion, are removed
by IL, as are also biliousness and constipation
Each nerve and fibre Of the body is made to
tingle with health by its use. and II is the
leading remedy for dependency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
Game Withiu Ono Of

On a certain occasion, before the
poet SAKE had immigrated from
Vermont, a getleman was quoting
the opinion of the Governor of that
State on some political question as
if it were conclusive.
"Pshaw, who cares for the Gov
ernor," said the tall poet. "a Gov
ernor is no great AFFAIR." once
came within one of being a Cover
nor myself"
"Whatl" exclaimed the other,
who knew that SAKE was defeated
by an immense majority, "What do
you mean by one?"
"The candidate Of the other
party" was the answer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
MAJoR W.. ]. SYkEs delivered a

MAJOR W. J. SYKES delivered a
speech yesterday at Humboldt, de-
voted mostly to State finances. He
demonstrated two or three PROPOSE
tons to his entire satisfaction.
First, that the State debt was legally
contracted before the war; second,
that value was received third, that
we will be abundantly able to pay
the interest, if slightly reduced, at
the present rate Of taxation; fourth,
that this rate Of taxation is actually
and comparatively light. Major
Sykes has always enjoyed the con-
fdence of high State credit men
aud is posted as to their
views, We take it that he
now foreshadows the policy they
will pursue from necessity and moi
from choice. The bondholderI
have quit branding other people a
repudiationists and talk very
sweetly about a forty cents tax
They fear a reduction below tina
rate and make a pretense of com
promising on forty cents. 1t i
well known that there will be n,
increase. The Majors figures re
mind MS of some Of Governor JOIN
@. Browns speeches or a few page
from Killebrew's Resources-6ne t,
read, but not practical. This las
effort will not convert anybody, tn
Appeals special to the contrar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
Attachment Notice.

Before John Spelman, Justice of the Peso,
for Shelby county, Tenn ,-Cubbins L Gum
vs.. @. L. Bernard.
IN THIS CAUSEAN ATTACHMENTH AV.
i ing been sued out under section 1855 Of fhs
the property of the defendant, and afidavit
having been made that the defendant is In.
debted to the plaintiffs in tho sum of
tSQ O3 due BY account, and that the claim.
Is Just and that dofendantis anon. resident Of
state of Tennessee; il is therefore ordered
that the said defendant make his persona
appearance before me on the 4th day Of Au-
gust, lS!9, ~ 10 O'clock am, at my office
No. lI Main street, in the city Of Memphis
Tennessee, and defend said a-ttaehmenf
suit, within the time prescribed By law,
or the same will DO proceeded with ex marta ,
and that q copy of this order DO PUBLISHED oncS
9, week for four consecutive weeks in n ,
Memphis Public Ledger. "ie
This 18th day Of June, 1876.
iMllGll6.l22 JOHN sPELMAN 7 D
d. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

Springfield Republican,
Years ago Chocorua, one of the
last of the Indian chiefs of the
White Mountains, seeing his peo-
pie dwiudle away, his power fail,
and every thing go to the bad gem
orally through the continued en-
croachments of the white people,
committed suicide by leaping down
the lofty precipice near Conway,
now called Mount Ohocorua. Be
fore his leap, however, he is said to.
have cursed all the cattle in that
region, the effect Of the curse still
remaining and destroying many
yearly.
Such is the tradition. The facts
about the death of the cattle are
that the soil is so poor, so deficient
in lime, that the cattle gradually
become afflicted with the disease
known as "Cripple ALL" pine away,
become unable to walk, and finally
die, sometimes as many as 200 dying
yearly in the space of a few miles.
Some fifty years ago a certain doc
tor brought out the lime theory in
an article, but the country people
laughed him to scorn, secuted
the idea that the disease was any
thing else but a God-send curse,
and finally by sheer force of de-
rision the doctor was compelled to
renounce his theory. Now the
scientific men Of the State propose
to verify that theory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
LEGAL.
1913 a. d.
Attachment Notice.


In the Circuit Court OF Shelby county, Tenn
The Emmett Bank Of Memphis vs.. The Cen
trail Savings Bank of st. Louis, Mo.
IN THISCAUSE AN ATTAOHMENTHAV.
/ ihg been sued out under section 1855 OF Code
Of Tennessee and returned into Court levied
upon the real estate of the defendant, and
affidavit having been made that the defendant
is Justly indebted TO plaintiff in the sum Of
thirteen hundred and eighty-seven dollars and
eighty-siK cents, by account, and that il is a
nonresident of the Stata of Tennessee; Il is
therefore ord cred that the said defendant, the
Central Savings Bank of st. Louis. Mo-. make
its personal appearance herein, before the
Judge of the Circuit Court of Shelby county, at
the courthouse in the city of Memphis, on
the third Monday in September next. and de-
fend said attachment suit within the time pre-
soribed by law, or the same will be proceeded
with OK parte: and that a copy of this order
be published onee a week for four consecutive
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of July, 1876.
A c~Opy-Attest:
B. Z. COLEMAN, Clerk.
By B H COLEMAN, D. @.
WEATHERFoRD 4 ESTES, Atty for Plaintiffs.
100.1Ok-1 100. 129
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

days. The consultation resulted
in a perfect agreement between the
two nominees, and a full under
standing in reference to the letters
of acceptance. The stories of a
failure to come to an agreement
have no foundation whatever, nor
is there now any doubt of Governor
Hendricks accepting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

WASHINGTON, July IS. = For
the gulf states, Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, generally fair weather
and possibly local rains near the
coast and in the river valleys, with
easterly to southerly winds ; a slight
rise in the temperature and a slowly
falling barometer, except a station
AIRY barometer in the Ohio valley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
How me Indians aet Arms.

~
Boston Herald
An officer in the Big HoM ex-
petition wrote a letter to a friend
in this city a few days prior to the
slaughter of Clusters command,
from which we are permitted to
copy as follows:
81 think this will be a very long
and tiresome campaign. l doubt
if we see our posts again before
next fall, if then. The scarcity of
water adds much to our difficulties,
and | think the country much
worse generally than Arizona, the
only growth for miles being the
irrepressible cactus. The Indians
are very strong in numbers and
splendidly armed, and they boast
that they can and will "clean ont /"
anything the United States can
send against them. Spotted Tail
pretends to be friendly, and on the
strength of this he goes to Chey-
enne, buys 10000 rounds of ammu-
milton and returns to the agency
with it. The following day a fresh
party of Indians starts out fully
equipped. OF the wisdom of al
lowing this proceeding | say moth
ing. He was in Cheyenne when
we were there on our march up.
He picks up all the information
concerning our movements and
forwards it to his friends, If this
sort of thing continues, you can
judge how successful we shall be-"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

St. Louis Westlichs Post.l
And so James G.. Blaines has
been rendered and has accepted the
appointment to the United States
Senate from Maine! One Of the
saddest results of the civil service
systeml Instead of refusing the
appointment as any honest man
would have done in his place, he
accepted it. The House committee
are perfectly right in taking up the
investigation against Blaine again,
aud in pushing it forward. Had
he been satisfied to remain a mem
Der Of the lower house and had
kept quiet, no one would probably
have thought Of prosecuting the
sick man any longer. But now the
committee should continue with the
prosecution, and by so doing they
may spare the nation the shame OF
having a criminal in the United
States Senate. 1t is vitality impor-
tant to abolish a system of running
the civil service department, by
which politicians like Blaine have
become party leaders, Reform,
thorough reform Of the civil SER
vice, is what we want, and the way
to get it is to follow what Hayes
says about it in his letter Of ac-
ceptance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
On Saturday, August 5, 1875,

in legal hours, in front Of the Courthouse.
Memphis, Tennessee, proceed 20 sell, to the
highest bidder, for cash, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: Situate, lying and
being in the county Of Shelby. State Of enc
nessee, it being lots Nos. / and 2 of the Dan
hover subdivision as shown in minutes A..
pages =, County Court Clerks Office. Lot
No l begins at the northeast corner of the
original tract at a stake; thence north $50
west 100 chains to a stake; thence south %
chains 40 links to a stake; thence south $50
east 81 chains to a stake and beach marked w
Z thence north 50 east 20 chains l link to the
beginning, containing 225 acres.
Lot No. 2 begins at the southeast corner Of
lot No. l thence north $50 north 80 chains 10
a stake; thence south % chains 20 links to n.
stake; thence north $50 east s6 chains to n
stake; thence north 81 east % chains 20 links
to the beginnins, containing Us acres. All
being in range s, section s, Eleventh Survey
or's District.
Levied on as the property Of defendant, J.
M. Fraime, to tisfy said judgment, interest
and costs.
Memphis, Sth day Of July. 1875.
Q. l.. ANDERSON.
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
By j. G. BUSTER. D. S.
in Greer, Attorney for plaintiff.
llB-l22-l28
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

NEWCASTLE, N. B., July 49,
George Burchells steam mill and
several dwellings at Nelson were
burned yesterday. Loss, $35, 900.
ST. LOUIS, July 1S.-A fire in
the pork. house of Bassett & Lin
coin late last night damaged meat
to the extent of about $780, 900, but
it is fully insured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
HomicIde-DrOwned.

ST. LOUIS, July 1S.-Bud Lane,
Deputy Marshal Of Lacygne, Kan
sas, shot and killed John Morton,
on Saturday last, for alleged too
great intimacy with his wife.
W. Z. Brinckman, of Chester,
Ill, and Joseph Welray, of Perry
vile, No, were drowned Saturday
night, while attempting to cross
Apple creek, near Longtown, Mo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
1914.


In the Chancery Court of Shelby county, Ten
n~essee-James A, Shane ct al. (irm Of
Shane, Harris & Coz VS.. Seth W. Bolton.
T APPEARING. FROM TIE BILL IN
4 this cause, which is sworn to, that the de-
PENDANT, Seth w. Bolton, is a nonresident Of
The State Of Tennessee il is therefore ordered
that he make his appearance heyein, at The
courthouse, in the city of Memphis, Tennes-
sec, on or before the first MoAday in August,
1875, and plead, answer or demurt TO complain
ants bill. or the same will be taken for con
Tossed as to him and set for hearing OK parte;
and that a copy Of this order be published
once a week, for four successive weeks, in the
Public Ledger.
This 9th day Of July, 1876.
Acopy ATTEST:
EDMUND A. COLE, G, and NJ.
BY y b. Mckinney, Deputy q. andM.
MCDOWELL Il BURROWS, Solicitors for com-
claimant. IiIeIi7-1 99- 19nm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

CINCINNATI Enquirer: "Robert
Settle, a brilliant young Democrat,
takes the stump in North Carolina
in opposition to the election OF his
brother, Thomas Settle, for Gov
ernor. Judge Settles cousins and
uncles do likewise. They evidently
care more for the principles they
advocate than for their Republican
relative"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
The 2lst Day Of July, 1875,

at the Courthouse door in the city of Mem
phis. at public auction. sell to the highest
bidder. for cash. the following described prop
erty, in the city Of Memphis. Shelby county,
Tennessee, viz: Lot twenty nine i29), block
twenty-one l2D, situated on west side Of Main
street, at the south corner Of the alley be-
tween Union and Gayoso street. being % feet
and 2 inches front by 1857 feet deep.
Also part Of lot ] block IS, South Memphis,
house known as No. 81 on Vance street. ali
Of which is more fully described in said deed
Of trust.
The equity of redemption is waived by said
deed Of trust, and the title is believed to be
goc /, but l sell only as Trustee.
JOHN W. 7. FALKNER, Trustee.
RANDOLPH, HAMMOND j JORDAN. Attorneys.
93-l23
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

Notwithstanding. Without reply
ing to Major Sykes ingenious ad-
dress in particular, we shall one of
these days discuss this subject and
show the fallacy of what few appa-
rent arguments he uses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
Sheriff's sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
l. that by virtue Of a writ venditioni exponas
to me directed from the Honorable Probate
case Of j. M. Frame va. Mary l.. Williams
ct al, judgment rendered on the 9Th day of
March, 1876, for the sum of two hundred and
twenty-six dollars and eighty cents, with in
terest and costs Of suit, to satisfy said judg-
ment, ETC., | will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

/ whispered in my d%arling's earl
Sweet do you love me yet2' She
blushed, Their came in accents sweet the
soft reply: lyon betl" "0l / could die
Tor you" | cried, my charming, vim
come eli r. She lifted up her eyes aud
sighed; II know how It's myself T.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

DY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN DEED OF
ID trust executed to me by Thomas IL. Cooke,
Mrs. Mary j. Cooke and D. j. 0'Reilly. on
the oath day Of March, 1873, and registered in
the Registers Office of Shelby county. in
Book No. "a, page 273, to which reference is
debt thereby secured, which is due and uno
paid. [ will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18

The Washington Chronicle calls
upon POST Master General Tyner to
remove every Democrat in his de-
partment and put Republicans in
their places. This refers to a few
old employees who have been there
many years and sometimes vote the
Democratic ticket, as they have a
right to do. Yet the Republicans
charge it almost as a crime that
Tilden, if elected, would disturb
some Of Grants hangers on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

Before Z. W. Caldwell, Justice Of the Peace
for Shelby county. Tennessee-D. Hukeu
VS.. p. Dunn.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT AV-
4 ing been sued cut under section S5o OF the
Code OF Tennessee, and returned by the proper
oticer. levied upon the property OF the de-
PENDANT. and affidavit having been made that
the defendant is justly indebted TO the plain
tiff in tie sum Of fourteen dollars.
due by account. and that the Defend
ant is a nonresident Of the State Of Tennes-
see; it is therefore ordered that defendant
make bis personal appearance before e. w.
Caldwell, j. P. on Tuesday, the Sth day of
August, 1876. at ten O'Clock am, at his
office, No. u West Court street, in the
city Of Memphis. Tenn, and defend said at
tachment suit within tae time prescribed by
law OF the same will be proceeded with ex
parte and that a copy Of this order DO pub
lishcd once o week for four successive weeks
weeks in the Public Ledger,
This 9Th day of July, 1876.
I10-1l6-l22. l2S &, W. CALDWELL. j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-07-18
Trustees Sale

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
" of trust executed July %, 1871, by W. NJ.
Brooks to me as Trustee, 70 secure a certain
nor, OF Helena, Arkansas, said deed Of trust
registered in Record Book No. 81, page 56l, OF
the Registers Office of Shelby county, Ten.
nessee, / will,