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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
A FouL MURDER.
A Brother Of Louis Range Stabbed by
a Horse Doctor---Eze dies this Morn
ing from the effects Of the Wounds.


A serious stabbing ARRAY occurred in
Burlington last Monday evening, in which
Christian Range brother Of Louis Range,
of this city. received wounds from the eff
fects Of which he died this morning -the
Sd. The man who did the stabbing was
DR.. Volkammer, a veterinary surgeon.
1t appears that Mr.. Range. who owns a
bakery there, had son of the Doctors in
his employ, whom he discharged about two
months ago. This offended the Doctor,
and, on several occasions since, he has at
tempted to commence a row with Range
who has always walked away from him.
On Monday evening, however, they met in
saloon, kept by man named Phil Helm,
opposite the Barrett House. Volkammer
again brought up the subject of his son
being discharged. when Range informed
him that he did not wish to discuss the
matter any more, and started to leave the
saloon. While standing in the door, the
DR.. struck Range-and the men then
elinched. While struggling on the ground
Volkammer drew long knife from a
sheath and plunged it four times into
Ranges body-two Of the wounds being
in 1.-THE abdomen, and from one of them,
eight inches long, the bowels protuded
three feet. Immediately after the stabbing
Volkammer proceeded to his residence,
and hid himself in the loft of his barn,
where he was found by the officers and
ljailed.
Mr.. Range was carried to his home, and
although every effort was made to save his
life, the knife had done its work too well,
and telegram received this forenoon
states that he died early this morning.
When his brother, Louis Range, heard Of
the affair he Immediately started for Bur-
hngton, and was present when the I'M
fortunate man died. His remains will
probably be brought to this city for burial.
He married a daughter Of the late 6.
Seidel, oflthis city, and left here about five
years ago. His wife and four children are
left in comfortable circumstances.
Public opinion is strongly against Volk'
amuer, and the will probably be indicted
for murder, as the assault is said to haYt
been made without the least provocauo.
and after friends of both parties had at
tempted to pacify him.
LATER.-It has been decided to bury tn
murdered man in Burlington, and tn
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock to- NOR
row afternoon. He will be buried by tn
U. A. o. D., of which society ne was
leading member.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

PRETTY LIPS should have pearly teeth
behind them. To make the teeth pearly,
and to keep them so, there is nothing like
Fragrant Sozodont. 1t neutralizes every
element of impurity that affects the sound
ness or wilderness of the shell which
sheathes the dental bono. Moreover. il
prevents gum boil and canker.
For the Attraction of cohesion" see
Spaldinp's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The name of the manufacturers on
the cans in which DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER is put up is an absolute guarantee
Of what the label states. In other words,
you can depend on full weight. and purity
and strength of material which never fails
in their purposes All houskeepers glory
in it as the ne plus ultra.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

War is an expensive luxury. An Eng
fish correspondent with the Russian army.at
Kars states that up to the time when the
siege of Kars was raised the cost of bombs
used was about $l,20O.0O0, 1t Is estimat-
ed that the cost of the double war to Rus
STA is considerable over one million dollars
per day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Ex,Secretary Robson has large inter-
est in the late organ of the administration
in Washington, the National Republican,
and report says he viii take the helm in
his own hands shortly. As he is one of
the most rabid opponents of Hayes in the
Republican party this rumor is GENERALLY
construed as Forwarding that the male
contents are preparing for a bitter fight
this winter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

WITH WHAT COMPLACENCY must the
fected a complexion devoid of blemish. This
peerless purifier may be relied npon to re.
medy all skin irritations. Sold by all drug
gists,
HILLS HAIR AND WHISTLER Dye, Black
or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Ladies, soft aud beautiful skin is the
desire of every lady Of refinement. Poz-
zoni' S indicated complexion powder has
been fully tested, and found to perform
all that is claimed for it. 1t renders the
skin delicately soft, removes all discolora-
tons, eruptions, etc. Mothers can apply
it TO infants who become chafed, with a
surety of Immediate relief. Price, SOC and
$l,00 per box. Sold by all druggists.
Depot Coz N Sixth street (Lindell hoteD,
ST. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs Try a bottle For
sale by druggists generally. Sadly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship IN
surpassed Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5 l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Done HIS BEsT.-Dr. Price has done
bis best to make his American Perfumes
superior in sweetness, freshness and per
manency of odor to any perfumes made 10
this or any other country. And ladies of,
most exquisite taste. who are now using
them, have decided that his intentions have
been successfully carried out Persons
who desire delicate and delightful odors for
the toilet and handkerchief, should pur-
chase DIR. Prices American Perfumes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
HARD COAL.

Leave orders at Office of Coal Valley
Mining Co. or with Wylie & McCune, at
City Book Store, Best Screened Coal
delivered $3.50 per ton. Special figures
on lots of 10 tons or more.
30.6t J. s. WYLIE & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

We DEFY THE WORLD to produce a
medicine that takes hold of, rheumatism
equally to Durang's Rheumatic Remedy,
Sold By Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The government losses about 81 ,0oo, 900
by the strike, principally in the falling off
of receipts from internal revenue aud Gus
tom, besides the expense incurred in trans
porting soldiers to and from the scene of
disturbance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Popular illustrated book 1850 pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooDl MARRIAGEl
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid. for
so cents, by DIR. q. WHITTIER, CIT St.
Charles street, St Louis, No.. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Notice.

All persons who desire to have the grade
established for their sidewalks will please
apply to the city engineer or leave word
with the city clerk. 3ld7t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
The Weather--To-Day,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"A. N. 80 . above zero - $50 shove zero
ga. n, "a SP.M. 86o
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The mischievous character of the SEN
timents expressed in the Rock Island Union
of Sunday, in relation to the strike, is best
illustrated in the fact of the utter falsity of
the statements upon which they assume to
rest. The strike has not been In any re-
spect, Substantially Duccess," On the
contrary, it has. failed at almost every
point to gain the object sought-an increase
of wages. It has, also, oceasioned serious
loss and real distress to large numbers of
persons least able to bear these ills-the
laboring classes. Every true friend of the
laboring man must increasingly deplore
the whole strike as serious mistake and
substantial wrong. Cambridge Chronicle.
The Chronicle is informed that the
reason the Union has taken this side of
the question is because the Davenport
Gazette took decided stand on the other
side-and the proprietors Of the Union can
never bear TO advocate anything which the
Gazette favors, no matter how absurd or
| ridiculous it may appear in opposing it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Howe's concentrated syrup, the grea
blood purifier, and ague cure aud toniC
bitters, can be had of Bengston anC
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Marriage Licenses.

Following are the marriage licenses is
sued during the week ending Aug. I'd:
/. Lyman Hooker, Margaret Babbitt.
? George w. Anderson, Rosa Williams.
3. Chas. W. Grouse, Emma Davis.
g. j. Otto Heilwagoner, Doretha Klineau.
s. John Wilson, Mrs. Malinda j. DenHison.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Religious,

The Lords supper will be administered
in the Central Presbyterian church on
Sabbath. Preparatory service and
baptism tomorrow at p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

WANTED.-A good wagon maker can
find steady work and good wages by apply
ing to RobertIRoss. Andaiusia, Ills. DIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The Wisconsin democratic convention has
been called to meet at Fond du Lac on the
10Th Of September,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

The Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is a
model establishment It is superb in both
style and appointment and its table aud
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
For Sale.

A handsome six feet show case entirely
new, for sale cheap. Apply at ARGUS
OFFICE. tt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
CITY.

It will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

n INV OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
UVa FREEf Something Newt Only
one Agent in town.
- Illustrated Catalogues Address
w. w. BISHOP
129West Madison street, CHICAGO.
Refer to the Editor Of Argos
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
A Remedial Agent of Uncommon Power

GSemeo1a4 Ag emit CT uncommon rover
1t is a fact which became patent years
ago to the people of the United States, that
Hosteters Stomach Bitters is remedial
agent of uncommon power. As conse-
quence of this recognition, it's sales have
increased immensely at home and abroad,
and it has risen to foremost rank among
the proprietary medicines of the day.
Chemical analysis, after submitting it to
the closest scrutiny, pronounce it absolute
ly pure, and skilful and conscientious med
ical practitioners recommend its use. A
wide range of disorders falls within the
scope of its curative operation. Among
them may be enumerated dyspepsia, liver
complaint, constipation, nervous ailment.
urinary and uterine affections, rheumatism
and govt, 1t is supremely eficacious
tonic. hastens convalescence, cheers the
mind, imparts appetite, and promotes
sound sleep,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS GFFoE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale Al
TIE ARGUS OFFIcEj
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
The Chippewa Lumber Suit.

A telegram from Washington brings
the intelligence that the Attorney Gener-
al of the United States has decided that
the government shall not withdraw as a
party plaintiff in the suit against the
Mississippi Valley Logging Co., brought
to restrain the running of logs in the Chip
pewa river, Wisconsin. A Milwaukee
telegram gives history of the cause Of
this suit, as follows:
1t will be recollected that Beef Slough
is at the mouth of the Chippewa river on
the Upper Mississippi that the booms of
the Beef Slough Co. have been so extend
ed, as is alleged, as to interfere with the
navigation of the Chippewa for RATS and
STEAMBOATS,. the real point is, however,
that the Beef Slough system of boomage
has afforded such facilities for boom and
rafting logs that many pine land owners
find it more to their interest to cut their
logs, mark them, and turn them loose in
Chippewa river and it's branches, to float
down and be doomed and RATED at Beet
Slough for a market at the mills on the
banks Of the Mississippi below that point,
than for them to have their logs sawed at
the Chippewa river mills at Chippewa
Falls, Eau Glare, Meuomonee, etc. This
state of things has changed the Chippewa
river and its tributaries into boat way
for vast drifts of logs. interfering with
steamboat and raft navigation. This
caused suits to be brought in the United
States court for the Western districts Of
Wisconsin for the abatement of this NUS
ance. The suit is in the form of qul
1arranto proceeding against the Bee
Slough company. for the obstruction of the
Chippewa river, one of the navigaOlt
tributaries of the Mississippi, on which The
ordinance of 1887 declares that navigation
shall be forever free.
This suit possesses local interest from
the fact the saw mill owners of this city, ar,
members of the logging company agains
whom the suit is brought, and because, i
the suit is decided adversely to the &c
PENDANTS, it will decrease the supply o
| logs for our mills, cause the price of lum
Der to increase from 10 to Is per cent. ant
seriously iDjure our lumber trade Tht
progress of the suit will be watched will
much interest.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

True RECONCILIATION oN-The Phila.
delphia Times says, Mr.. G. r. Mes.
sersmith, who was a bank cashier at
Chambersburg at tho timo General Jcb
Stuart raided upon the place, has writ.
ten a letter to Senator NJ. C. Butler,
of South Carolina, who was one of the
raiding party, which letter is full of the
spirit goodwill which the Presidents 5
policy has inspired. Mr.. Messersmith
says that long ago he decided that as
soon as all irritating traces of the war
were obliterated he would write to Gen.
eral Butler and thank him ior his kind
and gentle treatment of his family, at
the trying time when Chambcrsburg
was in the hands Of the Confedorates
"Now," says Mr. Messcrsmith, ''that
President Hayes has released the last
OF the States from military rule, deem
it a fitting occasion TO do so, and to as.
sure you of my pleasant recollection
and good wishes, and to say to you
now, what ! could not say when last
we mot, that ! would be glad to see
you at my home, where a warm and
cordial greeting will alwaysawait you. .
This is good kind of reconciliation,
and Mr.. Messeismith's letter will doubt.
less give Senator Butler somewhat
different character than he has had in
the eyes OF most Northern people.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30
Sherin's Sale

DY virtue ofwrits Of Pendifioai Erpona., issue,
I'D out Of the Court OF Common Pleas Of Clear
field county, and TO me directed, there vii
be exposed TO public sale. at the Court House
In the borough Of ciearheld, on Monday, III,
9TH day Of June. 1877, at | O'Clock, .. N
the following described real estate, 70 Wit
A certain piece Of land situate In the borouRt
of tlearheld, being the undivided one. half inter.
est In that certain lot Of ground op the west sid,
"a Second strect, apd being the northern part O
lot No. 55, being in front on secpnd street 2.
feet and running back 800 feet TO alley, havin,
thereon erected a twn story frame building usel
~ a store house, with necessary outbu ding,
thereon. Seiiei, taken in execution and to ),
sold AZ the property of W. " Wright, surviving
pattner Of wrgh, 4 Bro.
Also, one town lot 6os2oo feet situate 10 Gullcl
township, Clearheld county. Pa. With one and
half story house, snail stable aud other ostbuild
ings, bounded As follovs Qn the east BY Wm
Moore, on the veat by Mra Morgei, on the south
BY az alley. and on tho north by Main street
seiied, taken In execution and 10 be sold as The
properly Of Hugh curier.
Also, certain tract Of land situate In Bradford
township. beginning at n hemlpok on line Of Jas
1raham, SRI thence ~ rods 10 line Of Alexander
Lesingston and chestnut corner thence BY hi,
line l2o rods TO stones thence BY same straight
line to hsmlcck ist rods, beinr the place Of be
ginning, containing about 81 acres. seired
taken In execution and to be sold as the proper,,
Of Jacob Graham.
Also, q certain tract Of land situate 10 Boccsri,
township, containing about 100 acres more or lecs
being apart Of the John fordney TRACT teunaet
on The east by ------. op thb wet By Jobr
pubois, on the porth BY other part o. said John
Pcrdnsy tract, and on the south BY Noel A
Beams. seiscd, taken In execution sndto b. soli
- the property Of Simon McFsrland.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

A CONGRESSMAN HAYEsD.-New as
Mrs. Hayes is in the business she has
overcome a member. The Lancaster
htciiigencr man relates the story in
this way
"This is peculiarly civil service re-
form administration, and consequently
it has given dire oflcnse to Isaac New
ton Evans, the new Republican Con.
gresham from Bucks and Montgomery
counties. He went down TO Washing
ton to prevent Postmistress from be.
ing rcappointed. She could not vote
She did nothing for the machine, and
her temperance friends regularly in
iurcd the party and the Congressman
by n bolt. Evans succeeded lie
went back to his district happy but
on his way back a temperance lecturer
woman who had worked with Mrs
Hayes in the crusading days, went
through his district. She found how
her temperance colleague bad suffered
telcgraphed TO Mrs. Hayes, and the
end of it was reappointment that
got to tho district about as quick as
Evans did. And now he is unhappy
and is going TO Washington to show
Schurz and Key that there is back
stairs to the White House by which
Congressman are not admitted
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

A PoET ScALpED. Boxer, fancy
Philadelphia poet, has been travelling
over Europe atthcexpense OF the Gov
ernmcnt, ostcnsibly as Minister Ia
Russia for over three years. The Ian
caster Inteiiigenecr in alluding TO his
removal, says:
Geo. H. Boxer has been lifted out Of III,
Russian mission In a style that he despises q,
quite inconsistent with this administration
profession Of views upon the civil service. II,
has scarcely occupied his post four years, and be
recently had a conversation with Mr.. Evarts
which he naiyely says "tended to show that
was willing to resume tho duties Of the
office should 1t be agreeable to the admins
tration. | received no ofhcial notice from Wash.
ington about the matter until very recently,
when letter from Secretary Evarts informed mc
that my successor had been chosen This Is
surely little rough on the bard of Pniladelphias
Union League and that organization ought to
send committee to Washington to demand an
explanaliol d forthwith"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

FLUNKEYIsM.--An act of hunkeyisn
has recently been perpetrated by Mr.
Pierrepont, the American Minister Il
England, that cannot fail to make hin
appear contemplate in the sight o
Americans, who detest all worship O
aristocracy, and feel disgust for any
who engage in aping it, particularly
when he happens to be a representa-
tive character. Mr. p. petitioned Ear
Manvers, head of the Pierrcponts o.
England, for the privilege of putting
"the family crest" on his carriage. Il
was granted, and the American Minis
ter no doubt proudly rides around with
this little sign Of aristocracy on hi,
carriage door, and in doing so he low
ers himself below the proud estate of 1
true citizen OF this Republic, and con
stitutes himself bastard representa-
tive of monarchical aristocracy.-
Clinton Democrat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

GRANT AND TURKEY.-A silly story,
credited to the Philadelphia Item, has
it that it has been positively asserted
in Washington that Ex.Prcsident
Grant, while ostensibly visiting Europe
for pleasure, is really to take command
of the whole Turkish army against
Russia. The story is that England
was instrumental in making this choice
of a new commander for the Sultan, in
the hope that Grants success would
render her interference unnecessary
1t is added that the offer was brought
to this country by the Ex-President't
son-in-law, Mr.. Sartoris, who with
Fred Grant is to be on the Generals
staff. Finally, the latter's commission
it is said, dates from May /, and his
pay--three months of which he is tC
receive in advance upon taking com
mand-will be largely increased SHOULD
he succeed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

MoRros's DEATH SrRuoGLE.-Th,
Senator from Indiana has issued 1
long manifesto reviewing Hayes poll
cy. He still valves the bloody shir'
as vehcmently as ever, supposing thai
the great majority of bis party arr
still as ignorant and bigotcd as befor,
the withdrawal of the army from tb,
Southern States. Morton dies hard
but there is no use in bin, cripple Al
he is, kicking against the pricks. HI
belongs to that class of bigoted, selfish
men termed statesmen, who are bound
TO be exiled just ms fast as the people
can get wback at them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

MORTON TELLS IT.-The gentleman
from Indiana lets the cat out of the
bag, and thereby pays left handed
compliment to Mr.. Hayes. In his let
ter Mr.. Morton speaks OF the House
refusing to vote appropriations for the
army unless conditions were incorpor.
ated that the army should not be used
in the Southern States, and then sums
up all of his argument in the pithy
sentence; "Tbe question was, should
the President yield to the inevitable
or proceed only to inevitable defeat p
Thus it appears from this confession
that, after all, the much abused action
of the Democratic House was the sal
vation of the country and the efficient
means of securing constitutional gov
ernments tor sovereign States. Mr.
Morton having exposed the fact that
Hayes only accepted the inevitable, Of
course his pious admirers will give him
credit for no higher motive than that
Of the average political trimmer"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-05-30

TnE SHORT Cur RouTE. -ltis becom
ing very fashionable, in this country
for convicted murderers to take th,
scailold route to Heaven. 10 illustrate
A negro named Tommy was hanged al
Atlanta, on Friday, for first outraginl
and then numbering n woman. On the
scaflold he said Il dread not death
Jesus is with me. Jesus has made nv
yoke easy to bear. | will soon be al
rest forever. ! have nothing more tC
say The Cleveland Plain Dcalej
nervously remarks, "that if these pco
pie turn out as well as they think they
will decent people, by and by, will b,
afraid to die !"
This modern way of expiring on tb,
gallows, may seem all right for The
second victim, but it gives the first
party no chance, whatever, to gel
ready TO leave. Morally, there is some
thing very wrong in this country il
preparing criminals for execution. IL
our judgment, the scaffold conversion,
are iraud, in nine cases out of ten.