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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
Ar Insult to the Jury.

The Union, in its column Of apologies
for Ote Dimick and his disgraceful course
towards Mrs Robinson, says:
The jury decided against him, more because in
attempting to manage his own case he was unable to
manage his temper than for any other reason.
A more direct insult to the jury could
not well be uttered. Two of the jurymen
called on US this morning and said that
when the jury retired the first thing they
did was to talk about the oath they had
taken to find verdict according to the law
and evidence, and to unanimously agree
that, in that finding they should ignore
entirely the abuse and personalities OF
Dimick The truth is that o. j. had no
case at ALL Mrs. Robinson called no wit
nesses and Mr.. Jackson only briefly re-
capitulated the evidence given by several
witnesses for Dimick. Even with no oppo
sition Dimick could not make out color
or shadow of case. This is notorious
fact, ana. with this fact in view it is a
shameful outrage for the Union to say,
"The jury decided against him, more be-
cause in attempting to manage his own
case he was unable to manage his temper
than for any other reason"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
The Glass Works.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the Rock Island Glass Co. held in the
office at the glass works, yesterday after
noon, the following directors were elected
for one year; P L. Mitchell. w. P.
Butler in place OF Fred Weyerhauser. P.
l.. Gable, John Warner, Chas. Con-
queror, T. j. Robinson, Fred Hass in
place of Angus Robson.
After the stockholders meeting, the
board of directors met and elected the
following officers:
w. Z. Butler. president.
=. i. MITCHELL treasurer.
II, l.. Mitchell, secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

This city was favored with a first class
meteor last Saturday evening about
$3.50 o'clock. We see that several eastern
cities are claiming the honor OF o. visit from
this phenomenon, but we want it under
stood that the thing bust" about half
way between the Congregational aud Bap-
fist churches of this city. When it ex'
ploded it was about AZ feet below the
spire OF the first named church. 1t was
going straight for K. VanKurans house
and the only thing that saved his resi-
dence was the bust we speak OF. II
Prof. Hinrichs wants some of the pieces
we can furnish him with the pretties
specimens his eyes ever gazed upon. -
Clinton, Ioooa, Age.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
The James Means up this morning.

THE GRAND UNIoN.-New York
This hotel has gained wide popularity
both on account of its eligible situation-it
being directly opposite the Grand Central
Depot-and the excellent manner in which
It'll 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. 1t
is first class 10 every respect, and yet the
rates of charges are lower than at any
other first class house in the city. It is
conducted upon the European PLAN
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Boss" Shepherd had long to wait, but
to day he rejoices with the scalp Of that
little bob-tai clam Yankee" dangling from
his belt. -Nelo York. Tribune
That little bob-ta clam Yankee whom
Boss Shop hated because he was honest,
is Gov. Jewell of Connecticut, On his ar
rival at his home in Hartford he had a
splendid reception without regard to par
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
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. 5-29d3!m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
River News.

The Minneapolis up and the Alex.
Mitchell down to-day $50 sacks of oats
from Kelerstrass & Vogele,and Is barrels
of whisky from Friess for the Mitchell.
The Diamond 10 took 2 cars of freight
from the St. L. r. |. 6 G. and some
plows from the Buford pillow shops,
and some glass from the glass factory.
The Damsel down yesterday afternoon.
and the raft boat Chapman with raft last
evening.
The James Means up this morning.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

REMOVED. Cohn, successor to Liv'
ingston has moved into the store lately
occupied by Krell's confectionery. lie
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, 1876-07-18
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.
Cd. 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
I. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

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
he ever so slight.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

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
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 re.uced. During the hot months,
such points are of great note. The hotel
also has most efficient manager in NJ
Riley. late of the Continental Hotel, Phila-
delphia. The buildings are entirely OF
brick, aud 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 frst-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, 1876-07-18

WATER FILTERs.-Partles that are
troubled with impure water, can find, by
using one of Dons 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, 1876-07-18

Freligh's Remedy is the cheapest,
safest and most reliable remedy yet in
troduccd for the cure of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, and Chronic Headache. One
bottle is sufficient to prove this fact. Can
be obtained at any drug store, or of the
manufacturers, s. 0. A, Murphy, VIII ole
sale druggists, 81 Barclay St, n. Y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Ice cream, all fayors, the most deliciou
in the city, at Drube's. 15deodtf

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

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, 1876-07-18

Capt. MartindaIe, OF Racine, says he
saw that comet, and that it seemed to
rise from lake Michigan, and that it
burst over Racine aud small stones ratified
over the roofs Of houses, and can be found
there now.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

New RULING MACHINE at The ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered III
DIR. WHITTIER's MARRIAGE GUIDE,
$50 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
81 cts. by mail Address ST. st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOE STATES ATTORNEY.

P. O'MARA will be candidate before the Conn
ty Convention to be held in the Court House. on the
a0th inst, for the office Of States Attorneys dwtd
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

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?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 1874 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, 1876-07-18

Stop that distressing cold with a bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

LADIES throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzoni's
Medicated Completion Powder. 1t
imparts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes it delicately soft and
smooth, removes freckles, tan, and allays all
irritation. Sold wholesale and retail by
j. A. Pozzoni, St.Louis, Mo-, and by Z.
Breunert, Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and
Benser 4 Thomas, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

A RELIEF.-You are troubled with bad
breath, it annoys your friends and &C
quaintances, as well as yourself. You
would like to get rid oft, but scarcely
known what means to adopt. We will tell
you. Use Sozodont 1t will cleanse and
beautify your teeth, and leave your breath
pure and sweet.
Accidents happen; keep Spalding's Glue
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

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, 1876-07-18

HYPoCHANDRIAsIs is a sad affiiction to
suffer from. 1t attacks all stations and
conditions of life, There is constant
dread of impending dangers. the Damo-
cles sword of an imaginary evil is sus-
pened over, morbid sensitiviness as to
the thoughts and actions of others, &c.
This disease generally arises from an at
lection of the liver, stomach, urinary or
gans. &c, and can be successfully combat
ted by the aid of rest and light diet, and
the use of remedy which will restore new
force, promote secretions and excretions.
and give tone to the whole system. Such
a health restoring remedy has been found
in the Home Stomach Bitters.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a NJ 500 above zero II $50 above zecc
y A. NJ, SIC 8P. M SO
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

kIDDER'S ASTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
andnow are atfording sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling a de-
Eshttul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell L Co. Charleston. Mass. 1920
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning leaves no scars.

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
The ARGUS OFFICE.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18
POLICE CASES.
Before Justice Pinkley.

James Garin, aged about II, arrested
by Officer German on complaint of his
father, on charge Of disorderly conduct to
wards his parents, was fined $40 and
costs. No money. Jail for 10 days.
Edward Burrel, a laborer. and his wife
were arrested this morning by Officer
Feeley, on complaint of Louisa McCaw
for disorderly conduct. Case dismissed
Before Justice Hayden.
Mrs. Jane Scherer arrested yesterday
by Marshal HAYES on complaint of Anna
Kitell for breach of the peace. Case dis
missed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Drube makes the best ice cream in the
city. Parties supplied on short notice.
l5deodtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Chocolate, raspberry, lemon or vanilla
ice cream, always fresh at Drube's.
l5deodtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-18

Go to Drube's, Harper House block, fol-
choice ice cream. l5deodtf.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
A Plea for the Birds.

Small boys with shot guns will soon be
besieging city councils and selectmen for
leave to kill birds and gather their eggs for
scientific purposes" In the interest of
farmers and gardeners we want to suggest
that science is not aided to any extent by
these annual groupings in ornithology,
while other interests are apparently in
jured. Every boy has the collecting fever
at some time in his life, and like mis-
chievous puppy, gathers postage.stamps,
minerals, butterflies, birds and egg shells,
and carries them off to his den, all under
the gravest impression that he is doing
something to advance the world. We ia
vor the study of natural history, but not
the determination of the living speci-
mems. The subject is recalled to us thus
early by the fact that the new cabinet in
France has issued strict instructions for
the protection of wild birds this coming
season. Well it may, in view of the raw
ages of insects in the French vineyards
and of the general license with which
French sportsmen, when they are out for
day, bang away at any thing. Against
the French skill in cooking and the
French taste in converting plumage into
millinery the birds stand no show
Springfield (Nass) Republican,,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
The Man Who Swallowed a Fork.

Some of my readers may remember
ph0mme la t0urchette, or the young man
who swallowed fork, and they may be
glad to hear further of this singular case.
We have had two of the kind-the Italian,
Cipriana, and the young clerk, Lcsucr.
Nearly two years ago he was at the table
with some comrades, who were convcrsing
about the Indian jugglers and their trick
of swallowing sword. Lesucr claimed
that it was very simple, and, to prove his
assertion, took fork by the tines and
pushed it down his throat. A spasmodic
contraction of the organs took it from his
fingers and carried it down the passage
into the stomach. For long time efforts
were made to reach the fork by the mouth,
but it was finally asCertained to be in his
stomach, and Lesuer was given up for
lost. He was shown at clinical lectures,
and then went into the country. Areport
came that he was dead, and believe that
| published it as fact. But as Lesuer
did not fail in health, and continued
strong and hearty for over year, some
of the doctors thought that the fork could
he removed. Baron Larrey and Drs.
Liable, Lepere and Prof. Gosselin under
took the operation-begun some weeks
ago. They began by burning down slow
ly to the stomach with caustic, and de-
termining an adhesion of the coat of the
stomach with the outer edges of the hole
thus made with the corrosives. When
this adhesion was complete, an incision
was made in the stomach and the fork
drawn out with forceps. 1t was as black
as ink, but not worn to any extent. Le-
suer is now regarded out of danger =
Paris Letter.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
Sketch of SalOniCa

THE scene of the fatal riot between
Christians and Turks, reported by tele-
graph, is city and seaport of European
Turkey, the next place in commercial i'm
portance after Constantinople. 1t is situ-
ated at the northeastern extremity of the
Gulf of Salonca, and is the seat of an
Ottoman departmental government. The
population numbers about S0,000 persons,
the larger proportion being lsraelites
most OF the remainder Turks, Greeks and
Franks The city has very imposing
appearance. 1t stands by hill slope,
surrounded by white washed and painted
walls, and it is ornamented by numerous
minarets and domes, and laid out with
gardens of cypress. 1t is commanded by
large citadel named the Seven Towers.
One of its gates was built in honor Of
Augustus after the battle of Philippi.
Within the citadel is triumphal arch
erected under Marcus Aurelius. Several
of the mosques have been originally
pagan temples; one, which is wholly un
injured, was temple of Venus. The
mosque of St. Sophia is a handsome
model of that at Constantinople. Salonica
has large trade in British produce. The
exports consist chiefly of wheat, barley,
maize, wool, sponges, raw silk, tobacco
and slaves. Cicero resided in the city
during his exile. 1t was raised to the
rank of a Roman colony by Valerian.-
Inter. Dream
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
Decorating the Main Centennial Ex-
position Building.

THE central pavilion, or transept of the
with tower forty light feet square and
120 feet high at each corner. From the
floor to the top OF the roof the transept is
100 feet high. 1t is we'll lighted by day,
and at night chandelier having 1 40
burners, and elevated to the vicinity of
the roof, will illumine the scene. On the
four sides of the central pavilion four
trophies, painted on canvas, named re-
spectively Europe, Asia, Africa and
America, have been erected. Each
trophy is twenty-eight feet high and
thirty-two feet wide, and, including the
halo of flags surrounding it, is sixty feet
in extreme width. The design of the
artist was to group the representation and
symbolic elements OF each grand division
of the earth, and by so doing to add his
share to the international character of the
Exhibition.
Europe (white) is represented by the
figure of a woman of the Caucasian race.
She holds in one hand Thyrsus, the
symbol of the vine, and in the other a
cup of wine. The figures of Shakespeare
(the artist wanted Homer, but the Com
mission over-ruled him), artist and poet,
and of Charlemagne, warrior and legis-
lator, crown the pediment Shakespeare
holds in his hand the pen which produced
his immortal master pieces. Charlie
magne, leaning on his sword of con-
quest, holds in his hand the terrestrial
ball behind him are the laws "Capitu-
lar" which have made him famous. On
the central cartouch is the word "Eu-
rope" The symbolical head of the horse
is in the middle of the trophy.
Asia yellow is represented by baya-
dere, one of the female dancers of India,
richly dressed, and holding in her hand
the symbolical tea-plant. Beneath her
from gilded field appears the head of an
elephant, surrounded by specimens OF
Oriental architecture and crown of pea
cock feathers. Two Chinese monsters re-
tain by their weight a large cashmere
shawl, on which, is embroidered the word
Asia. In the middle of the shawl is a
panoply composed of a. Hindoo shield,
Japanese swords. and two gigantic fans
made of ostrich feathers. On red
ground appear the names of Confucius
and Mahomet. Confucius, the philoso
pher, holds in his hand scroll of paper,
upon which is written Chinese inscrip.
ton, which, being literally translated
means: Hundred years; great Centen
nialp' Mahomet, as . military and re
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
Thief.ShO0ting on the Wing.

An old Texas cattlc-man named Sic
pair of hungry thieves to deal with. He
had sold his drove in Chicago ana
pocketcd $1,000 as the proceeds. A
couple of railroad thieves found out he
had large amount OF money, and appar-
emily resolved to get it at any risk The
prize was worth their daring. They tried
all their usual tricks on the old man be-
fore lie LEFT Chicago, but failed to catch
him in any trap. When he had gathered
up his valise and taken a Westward bound
train they followed him. They took seats
behind him in the car, watching their op-
pOrtunity. Just after the Burlington &
Missouri River train left Burlington the
rate of speed was slow, and the old man
was doing in his seat. Now was their
chance if ever. One of the thieves
reached over and seized the old mans
pocket-book from his side pocket, know
ing just where to place his hand on it,
and the other grabbed the valise and ran
one toward the front door and the other
for the rear platform. But the old man
was too wide awake. He drew his pistol
and fired, first at one and then at the
other. One fell in the door of the car
fatally wounded, and the other on the
platform dead. The old man had good
eye for such birds on the wing. They had
his money and all his effects, and it was
evidently their intention to jump the
train. 1t was a bold risk, but it was a
big sum. The train was stopped-the
dead and dying were carried off, and the
Texan cattle drover gave himself up for
examination. Both thieves were well
known on the road, and the train men
are glad they are out of the way. Siebert
was warmly congratulated upon his cer-
tain aim, and will be discharged from
custody without doubt. One Texas cattle
drover is too many for brace of Chicago
thieves ST I03yis ReDubLSc1n
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1876-05-18
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

On the 18th in the Senate, communication
was received from the Commissioners Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, stating that no diseriminatlon
exists in the management of the white and col
ored schools of the District and that no National
legislation is required to secure equality IN the
schools. Adjourned to the 18th -. In the House.
Mr.. Cox was elected Speaker pro tenn. during the
continued absence of Mr.. Kerr, whose leave OF
absence was extended for ten days. The Post
office Appropriation bill was considered in Com
mittee of the Whole, and several amendments
were disposed OF. A partial report was made
from the Committee on Printing on the subject
of the Government Printing Office, stating mat
the Congressional Printer has made ovefcharges
for work done byY lim, paid excessive prices,
through middlemen, for supplies, ETC., etc. and
recommendnga resolution for his Indictment
and prosecut on, and for the abolition OF the
Government Printing Office. -
On the 18th the Senate was not in session. In
the House, a paper was sent to the Clerks desk,
by Mr. White of Kentucky, containing full
history of the charges against .Doorkeeper.F Fitz-
hugh, showing him to have been indicted and
tried in Kentucky for IN anlsconspiracy, lar
ceny and perjury. Mr. White also had read let.
ter from Mr. Fitzhugh to a friend in Texas, CIV
ing a ludcrous account Of his experience as
Doorkeeper A resolution declaring that it is the
sense of the House that s. IL. Fitzhugh is not
proper person to hold the position Of Doorkeeper,
and that he be forthwith dismissed from that Of
fee in view of the foolish letter above mentioned,
was, after long discussion, referred to the Com
mittee on Rules The Postoffice Appropriation
b. Il was further considered in Committee OF the
Whole. &c.
On the 18th bills were passed in the Senate
House bill appropriating 5000 to defray the ex-
penses of The select committee appointed to in
vestigate Federal offices; House bill to amend the
act to encourage the growth of timber on the
Western prairies; with amendments, House
bill to extend the time to- pre- .emptors in public
lands The question Of Jurisdiction In the Bel
knap Impaachment care yas considered tn secret
session Several resolutions were adopted in
the House calling for reports and correspond
ence as to the whisky ring prosecu'
tions and the disnisssl Of John B.. Henderson
as special counsel for the Government, ete