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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28
AQUATIC SPORTS.
Proposed Race for the Championship
Saratoga Races.

PlTTsBURG, August 28.-Articles of
agreement between Van Morris, the cham
pion' and Pat Luther, for FIVE
mile scull race for the championship and
$4,000 were signed last night, October
18th is named as the date of the race, and
the Hutton course on the Allegheny river,
II miles above the city, is the place.
SARAToSA LAKE, Aug. 29.-The single
scull race was won by Courtney Riley
second. Courtney won by three lengths
Time 20; Az. Riley second. Paisted
quit at the end of two miles.
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The Water Power.

At meeting of the u ater Power Co.,
held last evening, proposition was made
to them by David Hanks, to clean the mud
out of the slough, and furnish supply of
water sufficient to run all the manufactures,
for the paratively small sum of S., 900
His plan is similar to that employed in
like cases at the mouth of the Mississippi,
and is considered feasible by all practical
men, 1t is, to put in Golfer dam across
the slough, ,.about 100 feet above the bridge;
then extend a wing dam from the lower
end of Campbell's island, down into the
slough, something near the shape of a
horse shoe; thus forcing all the water on
the Illinois side of Campbell's island down
to the Golfer dam above the bridge, and
back around the point of the Government
| island, creating a current and suction of
sufficient force to carry all the loose mud
out of the slough. This certainly appears
to be reasonable, and, if it can be done for
the amount at which it is estimated by
Mr.. Hanks, is unquestionably the cheap
est and most efectual way by which the
the Water Power Co. can furnish to their
patrons, the manufacturers, the power
which they are receiving 81, 900 per month
| for, and which is at present, and will con-
tinue to be for some time, worthless. The
Water Power Co. did not accept the propo-
sition, but are hesitating, it is thought by
some, with the hope that the manufactures
will, rather than that things should con-
tinue as they are, come to the front and
pay a large share of the expense of the
undertaking. Ifthat is their motive, it is
of the basest sort, aud is in accordance with
their system of extortion practiced upor
every occasion. The manufacturers
might, as matter of policy, feel com
pelled to share this expense. in order tC
get the power which they pay the company
$1,000 per month for furnishing. but il
would not be right or just. Five or siz
months rent of the power would pay tht
entire cost of this improvement, and, if tht
Water Power Co. have any regard for tht
interests OF the manufactures, or the city
or, even their future prosperity, they vii
not hesitate long to adopt this plan. ol
some other by which to clean out th,
slough.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28

DR.. Harter's Pills will counteract the
miasmal influence by producing activity
of the hillary organs. and healthy, nat
ural discharge of bile from the system
For sale by 7. II. Thomas.
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FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. SiQl. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
& co. No. u Wall street, New York publish h
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address In addition To large number OF edl-
tofials on financial and other topics, 1t contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing Of every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHINGHAM q
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker,
age business they sell what are termed Privileges
or Puts and Calls" now one OF the favorite meth
ods OF legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[N New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28

You will never be disappointed in DR..
Harter's Fever and Ague Specific. 1t al
ways cures Fever and Ague. Every pack
age is warranted. Price only IS cents.
For sale by 7. Fl Thomas.
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powers Cardinal Camerlengi to either sum.
the conclave Immediately or await the.
arrival of foreign cardinals
Cardinal Joseph Andre Rizzorriis dead.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28
A 100000 Failure in Straw Goods

New YORK. Aug. 28.-S. A. Bukman
& Co., manufacturers and wholesale deal
ers of straw goods, of this city, and Frank
lin Mass, have failed; liabilities estimated
at over 100000,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28

Food for the Babies, yes. and Invalids
too Ask your druggist for Ridges food.
Woolrich & Co., on every label.
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MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives a splendid gloss and finish to all starched
goods, making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER tt all
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
Al. MATHEWS & CO.. IS Murray st., n. Y.
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CHANGE OF PRICES AT

". Dauber's Old Stand.
New Shoes 40 cents. Reset 20 cents. None but
-hrst-class workmen employed. Horse-shoeing In
ali Its branches. erfsring Quarter Cutters, and
Hoof-Bound Horses Cured
e~ Special attention given to shoeing Trotters:
All work warranted. Horsemen and others invited
to call.
Sbop-Third avenue, between 18th and 10Th
streets...,.......,.. ROCK ISLAND.
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ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE,

RICHARDS & SoHRBECK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by noen to en-
sure publication the same day.
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j. Il. ZEILIN & co.
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Price. 81 Sold by all Druggists
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWLEY.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Oficein Bengston's Block, Illinois St., Rock /
and. Illinois. 3-1sdSW6m
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Miss Maggie Clements resignation was
received .and accepted, and Miss Maria
Barnett, of Rock Island, was elected to
fill the vacancy, at salary of 1925 per year
census just taken, which was received and
placed on file.
Fl. L. Bullen introduced resolution.
discouraging the teaching of languages in
the schools, which after discussion was
laid OIL the table until the next regular
meeting.
On motion Mr.. Edwards was added to
the committee on repairs of heating
apparatus.
On motion adjourned
IT. Fl. HRoyER. Sec'v.
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Carl, KUEHI,-

A TTORNEY AT LAW, DEUTsEHER ADvoKAT,
~ Second Avenue, bet. nth and 18th Sts., (Justice
Choppers Office, Rock Island, Ill.
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CannphOrinel !

Is the most effectual remedy sold is a luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric,
has a pleasant and refreshing Odor. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises
Pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burnss and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
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Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS NFFCr,
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LUCIAN ADAMS.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lynde's block. Rock Island
Ill Have complete set of Books Of Abstracts of
Title of Lands in Rock Island County.
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MI nj. CORBETT

ATTORNEY AT LAW, SOLICITOR IN CHAN.
~ Gerry and Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and
Collects. Office 2nd Avenue, 3rd door east OF
Bengston's Drug Store, Rock Island, Ills.
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KENWoRTE7 & BEARDSLEY

1 Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS II
l. Court House. Jno. 7. Kenworthy JAS NJ Boards
ey. IO-93d&wtf
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TEIEGRAP1E1H;'-IC. E.

Photographed to the RockTsland Argus.]
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-28

completed. The total population is found
to be 6, ,409, and the number under q is
1900; and Of those of school age 1877,
between 6 and 81 years of age. The num-
Der of families is l,309, of which $50 are
Swede; $50 American; IS German; IA
Irish; and 18 colored. This indicates
that. if any foreign language should have
place in our public schools, that of Swedish
is justly entitled, by far, to the preference.
But it is not the intention Of the free
school system, to teach every child its
mother tongue, but to do the best we can
with our limited funds and brief time, to
impart the essential elements of common
school education in the use of the Amer
ican language alone For anything beyond
this, let the people who have time and
money, look to schools supported by tuition
taxes which are already too heavy.
Meeting of the Board of Education.
Board met last evening in regular sess-
ion, Present Ball, Bullen, Edwards aud
Grover.
Committees on grounds and buildings
reported that the improvements upon west
ward and central school houses were nearly
completed.
Committee on supplies reported that
they had awarded the contract for furnish
ing coal to Porter Bros, at ten-and one
half cents per bushel, delivered in cellars,
payment for the same to be made in
April 1878. They also reported that they
had conferred with Mr.. Dow relative to
the exchange of the bell in the west ward
house, and submitted a letter FROM the
company. offering to furnish 35 inch bell
in place of the broken one, Mr.. Dow
offered to furnish bell-metal bell at 27
cents per pound They also reported the
award of contract to Richards & Sohrteck
to furnish stationery aud supplies for the
| year.
The EnlLnminn h;llo rnnrn nnnround and
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

| THE question OF co-education of the
sexes has been much discussed of late,
and the tenor OF opinion has been de.
| ctdedly in the affirmative. Those VINO
| opposed the co-education system as
urged by modern educators, have been
put down as fogies without fair hear
ing, so that little has been list
ened to against the PROPOSE
lion. The advocates having
succeeded in getting the public to be-
lieVe that those who favored the atfirma-
tive of The proposition were the advanced
aud thinking people, while those who
opposed made up the non-progressiy
element, have prevented ull
discussion of the subject. While
comparatively little has been written
against it, the system is emphatically
condemned by many persons OF the
| highest standing Tor learning, sense and
sound morality. Dr.. Bartlett, the new
| President OF Dartmouth College, has
written very clear and fOrcible paper
upon the subject, in which he says: II
| believe In giving our daughters the best
and highest education, and therefore l
believe firmly in giving them Il separate
and special education. Co-euucation
may answer during the period OF child
| hood and the earlier stages OF instruc.
| tion; it may be necessarily and safely
continued to later period in the lin
tied circumstances and watchlul guar
exceptional conditions may proceed.
perhaps, In the higher range of
study. But SO soon and SO far as the
distinctive traits of manhood and
womanhood begin strongly to develop
and assert themselves the physical, in
tellectual and moral necessities of'the
case seem to me to demand a difference
Of method aud separateness of daily
study, recitation and intercourse"
The above is delicate but truthful
way Of stating the proposition. Those
who have been most familiar with the
workings of the best schools where
the system of co-educatiOn has been
adopted are most emphatic in their op.
position. 1t will not do TO instance the
family in support Of co-education. There
is great difference between bringing up
brothers and sisters together, and edu-
eating strange boys and girls together
at boarding and other schools and COL
leges. President Bartlett puts the ques.
tion in its real light, and his advice is
worthy Of being considered by all who
have daughters to educate.
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her earnest protest. The books issued
by her own publishers, Scribner, Arm-
strong s. Co., are the only ones which
have her sanction.
Mrs. Harriet Beeeher Stowe, Mr.. j. T.
Fields, and other New England nota-
Dilitles, were guests at reception, Civ
en- In Boston the other day, to Mr..
George Rignold and his wife. The actor
is credited with having made a very
pleasant impression upon the company.
Mrs. Grant made happy hit at STRAIT.
ford-op-AVOn. The rector there took
occasion to utter vehement speech over
Shakspeare's grave in reference to some
American who mad suggested tSat the
grave OF the great poet might be opened
and his likeness Photographed, before
the dust crumbled away by contact with
the sphere. The rector said such
an audacIuus thing could only be done
by trampling over his PROSTATE body.
When he had finished Mrs. Grant quiet
ly took the point out of the speech Dy
saying, "Of course he meant by your
perm ssion, Sir"
Mrs. Mary Clemmer has an opinion as
to noses. Sue says that Stanley
Matthew'S nose, slender and raLher
fat, is not the Nose of Power. 1t will
never cleaVe his way to eminence, like
that of Evarts, for example. Senator
Don Cameron, Mrs. CIemmer describes
as being about six ieet high and of ex-
ceedingly youthful aspect. Like nearly
all the men from Pennsylvania, he is
eyes aud skin all OF a
color. He mas the deeP-set, cannY eyes
OF his father, with much finer and
stronger features. HIS head is higu
above his ears, with intense perceptiVe
faculties. AS for the nineteen-year.o
daughter who presides over Senator
Cameron's houshold, she is OF command
ing stature, perfect juno in face aud
lorm. Sne superintends the education
of her five brothers and sisters, attends
state dinners, aud sits with dignity at
the head OF her lather's table.
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COFFEE TRADE TROUBLES,
The New York Herald says:

TIC New YORK Herald says:
The coffee business is In "heap o.
trouble" now, and the Western buyers
are apparently determined not to deal
with the associated New York jobbers
at all. They are known TO have sent
many orders to Baltimore, whose dealers
nave broken of from their compact with
the New IOrkers, while there is pros
pect that they Will also visit New Or
leans. The cause OF the trouble seems
70 be circular regarding the bagging
and shipping of coffee, in which the
Western buyers fancied they noticed "a
strong discrimination against them
selves. Some Of the New York jobbers
regret the issuing OF the circular; but
are determined, nevertheless, to abide
its consequences. A falling off in the
coffee traue Is already noticeable.
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PERSONALS ABOUT LADIES.
Ristori is going back to the stage.

Ristori is going back to the stage.
Fanny Davenport is tWenty-elght.
Mrs. Able Sage Richardson is lectur-
ing.
Aimee no longer wears ring on one
of her thumbs.
Lydia Thompson c0ntemplates leaving
the stage. FIg-leaving it?
Mrs. Bailey. of West Rutland, VT, has
been asleep for fortnight.
Miss Sarah Jewett, the actress, writes
poetry. Oh, "they all Jewett."
Mrs. l.. J. Jennings has presented her
husband with seven daughters in eight
years.
Mrs. Frances II. Burnetps husband is
an ocullst, according to asnIngton
eyetem.
Mrs. Van Dorm, of Hunterdon, N. j.,
aged ninety, has had her second Whoop-
ing cough.
Mrs. Kate N. Doggett has been Iectur-
ing in Louisville on "Raphae" and
'Aspasia."
Adelaide Nelson is announced to play
in Germany and Italy in Ap ii, May and
June, and in Paris i'll September.
Mrs. Burnett, author of "ThatLass o
LoWrle's," and her husband have taken
up their residence IN ashlngton.
Miss Corson, IN her book on Kitchen
economy, says fuel should be added to
the fire slowly. Poor people learn this
by intuition.
Mrs. Annie Edwards new story is
called "a Blue Stocking" or course it
is all ''yarn," but many persons like to
read sucn "darn" stories.
Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, the
Crown Princess of Prussia, has lust
completed her thirty seventh year
Sne is a good little woman, like
ner mother, and may be Empress Of
Germany some day.
Madame Bonaparte, of Baltimore, now
over ninety years oil age, has become
very feeble, and uoes not venture out OF
doors. There are apprehensions that
her romantic and most eVeuGGul career
Is last approaching its close.
Miss Mary Anderson has made met
ropolitan success. Most OF the critics
praise her, and the little gIudging to be
observed was to be expected SINCE New
Ork came last in the list OF large cIties
IN which the young lady has appeared.
Miss Annie Story, niece OF the late
Chief Justice Story, and u recent Treas
ury girl, has been brought out in WASH
lngtOn as professional actress.
through attention having been called to
some dramatic readings by her in pri.
VaLe.
Lucy Stone says she despises the Gus.
tom OF men lifting their hats TO women,
and SHE wants no man to salute her i;i
That way. What Lucy likes is an easy,
natural, hearty greeting, something
Ike, "Hello, Stoney, old girl! how does
she runP
Mrs. Fremont says that when she vent
to San Francisco, in 40, vi,iLs in the
daytime we're held as BAKED atten.
LIou. Sue was told that time was worth
$50 minute," and mat she must mold as
great emp .iment the brleI visits made
% hef au,Ing the day.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett,
authrr Of "Ihat Lass o. Low rie's,"
makes some explanations concerning
certain of her carrier stories which have
Ueen published by the Petersons. Sne
says these stories are issued in book
form without her consent, aud against
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explained all. To the honor of human
nature, The whole house rang with ap-
plause. The ceremony was short but
decisive, and the enthusiastic company
could hardly wait tor it to be over. As
The last amen was said, every soul
crowded up to congratulate the happy
pair.
1t leaked out in the course OF month,
long after Lord and his bride had set
lied in New York, tBat the mad engineer
was an old friend, who decOyed Wiggles
into car, that he, merely carried HIM
oil 10 the oher end of the line, where
the locomotive was wanted, and that
his mad gestu es were Ill dtssembled.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

THE New York Sun scores the name
OF "M. sayIer, ohlo," as one Of the
members OF Congress that betrayed the
cause of the people by not voting against
standing army of twenty-five thou
sand men. Cincinnati is indignant. 1t
has no apology to make for Sayler, but
feels outraged that our Milton, after
soaring toward the realms of greatness
and aspiring to the Speakership, should
be written down as plain "M. Sayler,
Ohio"
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NcrNotss EebiIiIY.

Vital weakness or depression: A
weak, exhausted feeling, no energy or
courage; the result Of mental oyerWork,
indiscretlons OIL eXcesses, or som, drain
upon the system, is always cured ny
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No.
IS. 1t tones up and inYigoraLes the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency,
imparts strength and energy-,tops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect
success by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price 81 per single wal, or s. per pack
age of five vials and - vial Of powder
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Adj
dress Humphreys Homeopathic Medi-
cine Company, No. 100 Fulton street,
New Y 4ork. See large advertisement.
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gressman "whose ignorance is his most
serious affection" 1t is not intended
as compliment, but it reflects rather
crecitably on Hon. Hendricks B.
Wright, the member to whom it refers.
A very large proportion of Congress.
men have an affl cti IN much more se-
rious than ignorance When everv man
does as well as be knows the dawn of
the millennium will be upon us.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

THERE is now another prospect OF the
vote on the Resumption Bill. Had the
bill been in the hands of parliamen ta-
rian, instead of being managed by Gen.
Ewing, vote would have been reached
a week ago.
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GEN. JNO. S.WILLIAMs, OF Kentucky, is
always a candidate for the U. 5. Senate.
He is always full OF hope before the
choice is made and always impressed
with the ingratitude of republics after
it is over. This time he has ''got 'em
sure, egad, STRIP
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DOES the Enquirer refer to Gen. Ewing
as the first installment when it says: !:
"Providesce provided Democratic
majority in the House, but it seems as
il the contract to furnish leaders had
been let to Satan and he had delivered
the first ins nstalment"?
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RELIAB LE Herp iOr weaA anu nervous suf =
ferers, chronic, painful and prostrasinY DIS
ers Electric Belts the grand desideratun.
Avoid limitations. Book and journal, with
information worth thousands, mailed free
Address PULVERMAClIER GALVANIC
co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
ja23-IyM, W &F- -ia25-1yw-eow
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IL Congressman SmalIs finds it possl-
Bile 10 draw his pay as q Congressman
while drawing his rations as II convict
in the South Caro- ina Penitentlary, he
will have q soft thing on private tinaI-
ciering.
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TuE opposition of the Globe Democrat
10 MI. Fiiley seems 10 have been potent
in securing his appointment and prompt
confirmation. Tne tow-line must be
double-geared to pull backwards with
such effect
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The latest discovery of a very old
and very valuable picture was made in
New Orleans. 1t is pronounced by con.
noisseurs to be the work of an old
master. and is believed to have been
brought TO this country by one of the
old French families that came over at
very early day. The picture is stated
TO represent "a Venus seated in quiet
grace in shell, whose path over the
waters is attended by Tritons, one oil
whom, with distended cheeks, is giving,
in sonorous notes, warning Of the ap-
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

A CHICAGO minister has treated
his congregation to a sermon Oh
"The higher enjoyments OF life," but he
could not reach the pinnacle to which
the mind of Chicago man scars when
he reflects upon enjoj ment.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

THE Enquirer is still boxing the COM
pass for candidate Tor the United States
Senate to take part OF the Hamilton
County vote from Pendleton. This is
believed to be the most etfectual way OF
setting the pins for "Rlse-up William
Altenn
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

Ditmans Sea salt is not merely a healthful
luxury, but has produced really wonderful ef-
fects in many cases of glandular swellings,
rheumatic affections, neuralgia, spraineu
joints, &c. Sold by chemists and druggists
Beware of limitations
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-11-23

THE Texans in and out of Congress
want large army and want it used Oh
the Southern border. They are in favor
of a war with Mexico. and will agree to
see that reasons for 1t are not wanting.