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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
stop YOUR GRUMBLING !

l. BAMBERGER, the Popular Ciothier, opp. the
Harper House, is the only man in town who never
complains Of dull times! Why
1st Because he is selling the Best Goods at
LOWEST PRICES.
3D. Because he deals fair and honorable with
everybody!
3D. Because he never misrepresents piece of
goods, and had rather lose the sale Of it
18th. 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.
l. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Mastas celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

To the Officers and Brothers of the United Ancient
Order OF Druids, of Rock Island, ILL.,
We, the Grand Representatives of the
Grand Grove of the State of Illinois, do
hereby tender our thanks FOR the kind
and courteous manner in which the offii-
GERS and brothers of Rock Island have
entertained us during the Grand Grove
session in this city. And also to their
respective citizens for their literally in
furnishing carriages and general entertain
ment,
GERHARD Bartlett, VIM MESSENGER,
NICHOLAS MoHR, Ed. SIX,
JOS ORTMAYER, Louis HUTH,
VIM. NJ. EIsENsTEIN, Jos. TELLER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Rock ISLAND. June 18th. 1877

NUUh ISI4AND1 JUNG Itl, 70 10.
John Aster, Esq, Supervisor, Rock Island.
DEAR SIR:-I will furnish medicines for the poor
of the City of Rock Island for the ensuing year. at
the following prices; Twenty-Five cents for every
prescription, large small. Yours truly
T. Ii. THOMAS
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Cross AND SICKLY CHILDREN can be
made healthy and strong by regulating their
stomaehs aud bowels with Castoria 1t is
more effective than Castor Oil and is as
pleasant to take as honey. For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, worms and COST
veness, there is nothing in existence equal
to Castoria.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
The Graduating Exercises.

Notwithstanding the heavy clouds and
the indications of rain, Thursday evening.
a large number of the relatives and friends
of the members of the graduating class,
attended the commencement exercises in
the Central Presbyterian church. As early
as o'clock people commenced to arrive
and by o'clock all the seats were taken,
and persons coming after that time were
obliged to stand
Nellie Hayes, Minnie Maglll, Frances
Gutter, Alvin Connolly, Edward Sweeney,
Cornelius Smith and Homer Conant,
members of the 18th grade, acted as
ushers.
The alcove, in rear of the speakers
stand, was occupied by Strassers orches
ira, the Amphion Quartette club, and Miss
Rhodes, organlst at the Methodist church;
while on the speakers stand were Messrs.
McMaster. Merrill, and McKown, of the
board of education, and Rev. Mr. Findley
pastor of the church. The superintendent
occupied seat near the stand.
At about 7:05 the members of the 18th
grade came in and took their places on the
left of the stand, the ladies all being
dressed in white with floral decorations
After the invocation, which was deliver
ed by Rev. Mr.. Findley, the programme
was carried out as published in Wednes
days ARGUS, most of the pieces beinl
very good and well delivered, and all O
them receiving applause. When tn,
Amphion Quartette club sang, Dancing
DER the waves" the applause was so grea
that they were obliged to respect it, whel
they gave 1.-The. Knight Farewell" Afte
the reading of the essay, the class formed
in semi circle around the speakers stant
and received their diplomas, after which
Superintendent Everett, giving them SOM
good advice, the exercises closed.
Following is the list of graduates.
Ada NJ Cooke, Fannie A. Palmer.
| Ida W. Phillips, A. Laurie Hill,
| Effle A. Barge, Ina Z. Zeiz,
| Frances Battle, Mary Bowen
| Grace L. kenworthy, Mary Gale,
| Mary A. Carney, Ella n. Kinser.
Florence Bowen, Alice j. LLOYD,
Hannah NJ. Mills, Sallie j. Johnston
Alice F.. Russell, Clark II. Connolly,
VIM. l.. Aster, Edwin b. McKown,
The public schools close to-aay.
The Alumni reception will be given thi
evening at the residence Of Mr.. E. Zeis, O
Cherry street.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

Why WILL YOU SUFFER frol Rheuma-
lism. Sprains, Stiff Joints, Swellings-
Burns, Scalds or Weak Back, when the
Centaur Liniment affords certain relief.
Many articles soothe pain to certain ex-
tent, but the CeDtaur Liniment cures.
The White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Liniment is for horses
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning IS just the thing you
want
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
GOAL VALLEY MINING co.'s TRAINS.
WEsTERN ONION RAlLRoAp.
INDIANAPOLIS. BLOOMINGTON 3 WESTERN

KNOCKED DOWN AT NC
CABE'S PLUMBER STORE
THE PRICE OF ALL.
KINDS OF GOODS Is
KNOCKED DOWNTO BED
RO OK RICES. A
SPLENDID LOT OF fine
MILLINERY, CORSETS,
HOSIERY, LADIES AND
GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS AND NOTIONS
Just Openened. 1t will
pay you 10 trade with us.
Opposite the Rock Island
House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

To the ladies Of Rock Island On and
after Monday, June 18th, Mitchell Il
Parsons will close their dry goods store at
7:30 p. NJ, Saturdays excepted 7d3t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Married

CHICAGO, June 9.--Miss Catharine f.
V. Medill, daughter of Hon. Joseph
Medil, editor Of the Chicago Tribune,
was, yesterday, married to Mr.. r. S. Nc
Cormick, of this city.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

THE ARGUS usually charges 81 each for
publications of this sort, but in this case,
as the parties are impecunious, we suspend
the rule
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Additional Licenses.
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued during the week ending
June 9:
l. John n Eklund, Matilda L Peterson.
2 John Wicklund, Ann Eliza Johnston.
3. Chas. Anderson, Josephine Schustrum.
4. Ernst Fechner, Jennie Holm.
5. Olof Olson, Lois A. Russell.
6. Isaac l. Cheek, Martha II. Gray.
Z. Leslie Curry, Annie E. Sewel.
8. Samuel L. Southland, Louisa Low.
.. Chas. Watson, Lucinda c. Evans.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

NICE RULING done at The ARGUS
BlNDERY, Leaye orders at the counting
room. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA b RocX ISLAND RAILWAY.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH.
CHICAGO. socx ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 2. 3.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At $40 g. m. ALSO p, m; and 10:OOp. N. Train,
arrive from west as above.
GOING west TRAINS LEAVE
At 6:25 o. IN. ; 9:55 a. m, and 500 p m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09

HERE WE ARE AGAIN!-Low RATES
TO THE EAST The Peoria & Rock Island
Railroad will sell until further notice,
tickets to points as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending June Sth, 2 p. III.
u. A. O. D.

hes.
j. MoILvAIN, II. S. U. S. A
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-09
Following is the list of graduates.

The public schools close to-aay.
The Alumni reception will be given this
evening at the residence Of Mr.. E. Zeis, on
Cherry street.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1876-01-27

GOVERNOR PORTS is now clearly entitled to
be received into full Democratic fellowship
The Printing Bill-openly and continuously
urged and advocated by the Hudepoadent as a
partisan measure, and passed by the Legsla-
tive Assembly under the lash of the party
whip, vigorously applied-is signed by pro-
fessedly Republican Governor who thereby
helps to enact an odious law. Make way,
there, Democrats, for Gov. Potts.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1876-01-27

THE Deer Lodge Helena Independent says
the Lacrosse New Yorb- Chicago Democrat
says we once wanted to borrow money OF
'Brick" Pomeroy. We guess not. We just
believe that is little 1ib You wouldn't tell
a big one, 'Brick"-no more than would the
Bourbon! A nice, clean, truthful pair OF
boys, put the two together.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
scR1BNERS HOLIDAY CATALOGUE.

Scribner, Armstrong g. Co., aside from their
complee stock OF standard publications. offer array Of
snnptuous presentation volumes OF every variety OF
interest and appealing 10 all tastes Chief of these an
elegant edition OF Hollands Mistress OF the Manses
Illustrated with numerous wood enRrayings by Ass
Halloek Thomas Moran, and Others and superbly
printed and bound They have also editions, "The
MYTHS of the Rhine" and Kathrina;" DR.. Hollands
poplcs OF the Time" discussed monthly in Se'tbaa's
Ma0asiac, have been placed IN prominent form in
volume called Every Day Topics" Dr. FIELDS Trayels
around the world From the Lakes Of Killarney 10 the
Golden HOrn" book Of varied and fresh interest,"
widely different from the ordinary itinerary schuygs
"Turdstan," the complete success OF which has
been universally admitted. rs in constantly Increasing
demand. Edyard Everett Hsle's novel, Philip
Nolap's Friends ia published in book form and Is do
seryedly popular founded II IL upon the stirring le
Inyps win not forget the ISrc-a Brac and sans
SoHe" SERIES to the latter OF which recent andlon
has been made In al aHeesote biography OF Percy N sshe
Shelley complied by Richard Henry stoddard. The
EpOeis OF Modern History" has been reserved WIN
II @i%r 9ays sla and n TI Library Of Won
ders series Ot attractive instruction. Bryant ana
Gays Popular History OF the United states Is wOh
Mary Mapes Dod2e's Hans Bruker," anh Rhymes aud
hns been sed ass nS IN neW eon ricSiy ased The
latter ia Offered in new and ehesper rn Tne Bible
useful work and one OF permanent value t0clergj men
and Bible Teachers and new younieoi Ian sCommen
tary ncndiug notes Ezekiel and Daniel y announced
10 gain an hes OF the other volumes published by this
firm it necessary to consult thor long classified cata-
lone The magazines published by Scnbner Armstrong
Co. will 10 many peculiarly appropriate holiday
gifts SbHcT's nOHthy, under the. editorshlp OF Dr.
Holland has essential TO the happiness OF tbol'
sands ST. Nicholas Is An interesting companion TOR
persons of every age, while children are said actually
to cry for ~" Soribner Weogd & Armstrong import
number of superb publications. this year ltay, IfOIn
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character and interest to India" aud SPAIN Illus
trated 10y DOre Among other books ON their list are
- Of Marg
Enlishmeh; Engiish Painters 0f she 6e0rglan Era
and "EnglIsh Homes" q summers sketch-D00k.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
p.RSEss cENrEsNIAL PUBLICATIONS.

A. s. Barnes Il Co. have recently published
q variety OF Centennial books among them Battles of
the Revolution" by Henry b. Darlington Of the United
States Army and Professor of Military Science at Wabash
University. The volume Is geographically Illustrated,
and contains criticisms both professional and popular
Principles and Acts OF the Revolution in America" is
made up OF speeches orations, and proceedings
panied by sketches and remarks descriptive OF that
period. "The History Of Liberty" by John Y. Aiken;
Lives Of the sgners of the Declaration" by ~ Dwight;
Barness Centenary History" published by subscrip
on and De Tocqueyilles Democracy in America" are
other volumes appropriate TO tho Centennial year in
constant demand The firm further offers attractive
liglous and miscellaneous boots Amang their holiday
publications are Ray Palmer's Poetical Works."
u Poems OF Consolation" and their weIiknown hymn
books In unusually elegant bindnes To young persons
they ofler numerous stories" sunny Hours 0f Child
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
JUSTICE KAssIREs MIND AFFECTED.

PROBABILITY THAT ovERwogK AND EXCITEMENT
HAVE PRODUCED TEMPORARY DERANGEMENr.
The friends of Justice George c.. Kasmire
have been very anxious laEey because OF hs strange
actions Last Thursday, on the feriyboat when starts
from the foot Of CambeTs-s be insisted that no gentle
man should sit while any lady standing and created
reat deal Of disturbance. His associate justices have
also remarked his great nervous prosiTatIon, ana
anxiety has entertained in regard 10 his sanity II
Is said that the justice has been OverWorked' ana that
the excitement Of tine political campaign and trouble
with former political friends have caused serious men
tai alteration which, however it is hoped, is only TEN
porary The family physician therefore, advised that
he should take G trip SOuth TO NeW-0rcans or Cuba,
hoping that change OF climate and scene would cfeet
permanent cure Passage ENGAGED accordingly for
the Justice and his wife in The steamship hnickefoookef
which left this city yesterday for New Orleans.
Mrs Kasmire and brother of the justice drove IN a
carriage to the pier but the Justice himself repaired TO
the room Of the Court Of Special Sessions. There pain
ful scene eusued. Justices Morgan, Duffy and Kbreth
we're in the anterOom when Justice kasmire, whom they
had thought his way 10 NewOrleans passed into the
court and took his seat If about TO open court The
other justices then entered but did not appear to be
noticed y Judge Kasnire To attract his attention. JUS
tice Morgan touched him the arm, but this only
seemed to annoy him. Finally these gentlemen, who
perfectly understood the situation, Withdrew from the
bench quorum of three is necessary for the transac
made a remark 10 that effect. Justice Kasnire then
ordered messenger 10 call two OF tho other Justices
and as they dad come, he directed Deputy Clerk
Homes TO see to the matter Mr. Jones did not respond
and Justice KasmSe then ordered tine room TO bo cleared
and Clerk johnson adjourn the court until OfnOr
row morning" Sunday. Being corrected he changed
the adjournment TO Monday, and being corrected
again. named Tuesday, which Is the regular day. Hc
afsO Threatened Sergeant Woodruff 10 whom he had i'm
properly given directions about the Adjournment and
Who had not observed them with dismissal from the
police force Justice KasInre then descended from the
bench and when the had been cleared denounced
the associate justices for entertaining the idea that he
was deranged threatened number OF persons with u-
psonment and gave reporter present some manuscript
which be said would Disclose conspiracy TO ruin him
e then left the building in excited manner. His wife,
after waiting anxOusy the pier until after the boat
ef returned her residence, at No. "a Bankst IL was
SAID there last evening that the justice had left the city
on Saturday night and had gone East to visit some
friends hui mat he would return within week aud
start immediately for the South.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
BRONZE AND ENAMEL WORK.
LECTURE BY FREDERICK vORs

Frederick Vors, superintendent of the bronze
department In tho store Of Tiffany Co., lectured on
Saturday evening" at the Cooper UuOn upon the subject
of "Bronzes and Enames applied to Art Decorations"
very large audience in attendance, nOtwithsand
ing the severity Of the weather Peter Cooper In
teresed listener the lecture and at its conclusion
eOmplimented the speaker. Implements from Tiffany
Co.'s workshop and representations OF articles In bronze
and enamel thrown upon by means of the mega
seOpe were used to illustrate the lecture.
After few general remarks upon the effect which the
Centennial had upon the bronze collection OF this
country with ausions to the statues ofseward Webster
afavette and colossal statue OF Liberty destined for
HeWsYork Harbor, the speaker gave general descrip
zion of the manufacture Of bronze R00ds from the max
ing Of the model In either original in ds gn or
reUrOduetlOn standard work OF art 10 the casting
by means OF sand mouids the mounting, the various
nys Of chaafng gsmoOth fnsh skin finish, cross ring
and reDottSs6 or hammered work-and the finishing In
different ooiors In speaking Of the casting, he broke
opeIl mold and showed unfinished piece OF bronze
The Immersion that bronze was valuable IN proportion
10 ia weight corrected and an ingenious Japanese
mode OF making light bronze was described The statue
of liberty the speaker said, was 70 De Tp0asSe WORK
more valuable than any other, partly by reason a lS
and parity because OF the great amount OF nam
ncgine II would receive which woud close the pores OF
fje metal and nahe 10 less easily eorroded aud therefore,
more enduring Mr. V0rs then passed TO the suect OF
,nafes The delicate ename.s known as elois0'Ne or
Darttcn enantels in which little metal partitions were
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
HANDLING GRAIN AT THIS PORT.

TIRE NEW-YOIK CENTRAL ELEVATOR To HE sTAEIED
THIS wEEK-THE QUESTION or DEJURRAGE
The grain elevator recently constructed by
the New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad Com
many at the foot of sxet-,t, North River, las been
leased by George J. whitney who was formerly an eN-
tnsyc -four merchant Of Rochester and who now CON
trolg an elevator that city and one IN Buhalo Inc
latter u owned by the NewYork Central and leased by
Mr. whitney. II has been reported that Mr.. whitney
had made contract with the railroad company for the
elevator az sxretst and the ghtcracc privilege for
$4,000 pct year. and that these aro worth 1T lca't
5000 600 per year. the elevator having capacity of
500 600 bushels. MI Whitney said 70 TRIBUNE re-
orer or Saturday that hc had not made any contract
bu had leased the elevator He had competitors the
company having made him Offer OF the lease. IIc
had sulct the ghtcagc privilege to A. J. Sargent He
exprcted to start the elevator this week. . ,
W. H. Vanderbilt SAID ldl no SUM was eitihcu ~ thg
epmcnt with Mr. Whitney, ana tiai IL was based
entirely upon the earnings OF the elevator
affected tie artCitsO bc'Mtc
tie Prolucc Exchange aud the trunk lines, tC EN h1uGe
on Sat Tday appointed suBconlnlieC % ave 70 cuhtr
with Mr. Whitney and The railroad companies ~ Ire1tl
10 new compact One point 10 bc ocoloel u the amount
of deInlfrage Under the present Iuiei c1gh'tS 'te
uIlpgred hold grain in boats four days tcAcu@lNc
SUNDAYS and legal hOdays) including thc di- ci iht
certificates free OF expense. Aitr thO uhC the 9ehul
art thereof whether not orders for delivery have
been siycn or not This charge continues untt thIee
days have elapsed after the grain D. ordered After Il'
time the cOnsgncCs OWECTs must pay TlO dclhildEc
Tor each "a hours each Oruer for the dcn'eiy Oi
10000 bushels less Of one grade OF oats, or 5000
bushels or less grade OF any other kind OF gram
null IN IA Discharged Mr. Wal ney proposes To allow
the grain to be- stOrd four days Zee OI expense ahl
then 10 impose One-quarter ~ ohe cent per buhhcl
den1rrage for every 10 days OF storage, tDo Entgc
to he free Ia expected that this modification VIII be
.pc
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
HERD f. HOCGHIONS EDITION or STAND
ARD UOERS.

Hurd g. Houghton have issued new and
.oc editions Of the Waycrley novels aud the works
OF D ckrns aud DE Qunccy. The two former editions
are iuiy illustrated with cngravngs on steel aud wood
The latter coutains fine steel portrait Of the author
Two standard dictionaries published by this tGm are Dr.
smiths Dictionary of the Bible" and Knights Amer
lean Mechanical Dictionary" The latter has been in
preparation for the last eight years and treats OF 10000
subjects Tor the calculation ~ which 5000 carefully
prepared engrayings have been introduced In rsrect
to matter and accuracy il IL Of tue most valUpble
and important works ever issued. "The Wild Flowers
OF America" the text by Prof. GUOdale Of Har-
ward College, with illustrations by Isaac Spraguc.
Is 10 be Issued in parts by subscrutiOn Part
T. already out contains faithful and charming
Illustrations IN color the wild columbuc Wild cranes
BILL wayy eaftd Hster and Grrardia wlth full descr,p
tyr text. The drawings made directly IRON nature
apharc true the original. Ejch number Will contain
four lustru lions and several pages Of explanatory text
tn the several plates. The plates and text will be 50
arranged ld iudeScd that when the series has been
cnnpctrd the whole may be bound according TO indl-
yldanl taste. Hurd & HOughtOn cal attention o their
standard and valuable works including editions Oi Bacon
Carlyle, Macaulay, Montague, Pascal and others a
very attractive presentation volume Is tho pOctca WORKS
of Alice aud PhRbe Cary, with Mrs. Gle miners monnrla
surgical and sanitary books are, The Anatomy OF the
Head" by DR. Thomas Dwight, Professor OF Anatomy IN
tbc Medical School of Maine Dr SmitAs - Manuals oT
surgery" Dr. Francis II. Browns Medical Register Tor
yournaL The trm has q number Oi new law books, ~
Guiding a series vi entertaining little volumes called
Legal RecreatiOns" The fourth volume Of tne sefles
The Law OF the Road" has been recently issued
New-York tribune., 1876-12-18
DOUBTFUL CASE OF HYDRoPHoBlA.

Henry Frank, who has been at work IN the
rIass naunfactory at the foot of Taylost, Brookyn
T. D. was attacked on Saturday night by disease tat
closely simulated hydrophoba. IL indeed IL vas NOT
genuine case. He was taken to the City Hospital at
Raymond-st and DeKaib-ave DIR. W. r. Bearlsley' the
house surgeon stated TRIBUNE reporter last nght
that when the patient brought to the hospital on
Saturday night he snapped aud bit at everybody VINO a
proached him. and violent that strai1acket
wac applied. An injection Of morphine was given under
tho su had tho effect TO quiet the patient
Yesterday forenoon no appeared calm aud RATIONAL ana
tie stratjaeket removed 1t found that Frank
was In the habit OF drinking from two TO four quarts OF
beer during the day His work exposed Linn to q high
temperaure In the glass manufacory, and an intense
thirst was created After finishing Ills work on saturday,
Frank went to "a liquor saloon at No 70 kentaye. ana
there drank glasses or hot scotch whisky pinc'
After taken tho fourth drink he felt himsoi grow
druysy and that the last that he was able 10 Tt
member until he woke up III the City Hospital lie WIS
bitten last August by dog that was supposed 10 nave
rabies The wonnd cauterzed and soon hezied ul.
Tho dog was killed there chance 10 dctefinEe
posltiyely whether not he was mad. DE- Beafusiey
said thar In of gcnuine hydrophOba u person
blow upon PATIENTS Eaad moved the bedclOneS'
a spasB would be excited once lie tried TINS oNpcf-
ment Frank but there no response Last nsht,
although the physician inclined 10 look upOh tne
case "a one nf epilepsy bystcTia or acohusIn ne "ds
not eparud 70 say that 1t was not bydTophObla-