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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-03
IN FHANKToN,
hElGHB0RH0OD NEWS.

Sioux Falls Independent. Sept. 29tl.
The graders on the railroad from LuVerne
to this place are at work within five miles
of Valley springs.
Ou last Thursday H. d. Williams shot a
Rocky mountain eagle, in town, which
measured seven feet across its wings from
tip to tip. Col. Allen will stuff the bird.
Mr.. VIM. Baly, residing on Skunk creek,
threshed q ,hirty-four acre field of wheat
this week, and got 80 bushels per acre, ma.
chine measure 1t weighs about 35 bushels
per acre.
On last Wednesday evening the house of
Mr.. Peter Johnson residing abuut ten miles
northeast OF town, caught fire in the roof,
The kitchen and contents were almost en-
tircly destroyed, the mouse and furniture
being saved by the efforts Of Mr.. johnson
and his ne!ghbors
Mr.. True Dennis returned Thursday,
from Sioux City, where he has been making
arrangements for the machinery, &C., to I've
used by him at this place in starting a ma
chine shop. He will build an addition to
the brick blacksmith shop 60x22 feet, in
which he will put lathes, planers, and every.
thing pertaining to good machine shop.
Messrs. Sherman, Botstord 4 Co., after
efforts extending over several weeks, have
at last succeeded in purchasing the upper
mill power, and will at once proceed to inn
prove the same. The company propose TO
Guild mill 36x52 feet, two and one-half
stories high, Of wood, with 10 foot basement,
and put in four run Of stone. The dam,
which will be located about ten rods north
of the bridge, will be of the most substan-
tial character, and built regardless Of ex-
pensc. The mill will be on / e eas, side Of
the river, and the total improvements will
cost not less than 100000.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-03
LA1esr BY MAIL.

The recent patent Office fire has rendered
it necessary for Secretary Schurz To make
arrangements for outside quarters for the
clerks Of some of the bureaus of his depart
Incnt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06

ladies are wearing cat-tails in their bon.
nets. 1t seeems like waste of cat to cut
off the tail and throw the body away-Er-
change
Why cannot two slender persons ever be-
come great friends? Because they will al
ways be slight acquaintance. Exchange.
As conundrum that is two thin. Norris
tooon Herald.
A Michigan father writes to the faculty
OF Yale: What are your terms for a year
And does it cost anything extra if my Son
wants to learn to read and write as we'll as
to row boat?"
In the sentence, John strikes William,
remarked school teacher yesterday, what
is the object of strikes?" Higher wages
and shorter runs. promptly replied the
intelligent pupil. HaUkeye.
A competent authority says you must al
ways lie with your feet to the equator.
We have known several excellent liars who
have shortened their lives many years by
negecting to obtain this rule. Boston
Post,
A curious case is before an East Indian
court. A juggler in the performance of
one OF his tricks gave gun to bystaDder,
and asked him to shoot. The result was a
dead juggler, and now the question is
whether the bystanders can be held liable
or not.
She was from Boston, and when she saw
the little sailboat bobbing up and down on
the waves she turned to her companion and
said: "Oh, direct your eyes to that cum
ming marine craft of miniature proportions.
which is SO prettiy bob-excuse me.
Roberting on the waves!"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take mod
crate amounts of whisky two three times during
the day. In q little while those who adopt this ad
vice frequently increase the number of drinks
and in time become confirmed inebriates A bev-
erage which will not create thirst for intoxicating
liquors. and which is intended especially for the
benefit OF debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic Con-
tanning the juices of many medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create an appetite for the in
toxicating cup. The hourishing and the life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and we'll known to medi-
cal men have most strengthening influence. A
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its val
liable qualities For debility arising from sickness
over exerton or from any cause whatever, wine
glassfu of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomac6 and create appetite for
wholesome food. Eo all who are about leaving
their homeB desire to say that the excellent ef-
fects of Dr. Schenck's seasonabe remedies, Sea
Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills, are particularly
evident when laken by those who are injurlously
affected by change of water and diet. No person
should leave home without taking supply Of these
safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
nmCity council meeting this evening.

City council meeting this evening.
B9-The highway commissioners met
last Saturday and passed upon bills to the
amount of $l66.50.
EgThere seemed to be an irresistible
attraction for the boys up the river yester-
day. Fishing, probably.
R~J, NJ. Christy stocked his shelves
with new candy throughout last Saturday,
making a very inviting display.
EG-Simon Hirsch has completed the in
ternal Improvement to his store room, and
is reshelving his goods. His store is the
best filled in the city.
B4The concert at the Baptist church,
to have been given by the Band of Hope,
last Tuesday night, and which was post
poned on account of the rain, will occur
this evening.
EGF Binding of every description done
at close figures at THE ARGUS bindery
All kinds of printing cheaper than else
where in the three cities First class work
guaranteed. If.
BI@Through the thoughtlessness of the
clerk. box of Gould & CO.. goods was
left outside in front the store all Saturday
night and Sunday. Their not being stolen
speaks we'll for the vigilance OF our police,
or the ignorance of our thieves
BG Magistrate Swander's record has the
following this morning John E, Hunter,
drunkenness. Fined S. and costs. No
money; sent to Jail. .Iohn McNolry was
arrested by Officers Wells and Olson, for
being an inmate of place of i'll repute
The evidence not being conclusive he was
discharged John Denton, arrested by
Officers Wells and Olson, for being con-
nected with place of i'll repute. Fined
$40 and costs. Nellie Morris, arrested for
being in disorderly house, after some
fatherly advice by the court, was discharged,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, Aug. 6.-Chiet Justice George
Shea of the New York Marine Court while
passing through Louraine was entertained
at dinner by Marquis De Taileyranch
Peaigord. The invitation stated the
object of the dinner was to render homage
to the sympathetic American. All the
principal notabi!ities of the town were
present; the speeches were very cordial in
spirit. Republican papers remark, how
ever, that the reactionary sub project. re-
Gently appointed by Minister Fauston,
declined the invitation to dinner.
LONDON, Aug. 6.-Advices from India
state that the harvest prospects are some
what improved but severe distress will
probably continue some months longer.
There is considerable anxiety in southern
India. An appeal to the British public is
issued by public meetings in Madras and
says the rain fall continues to be in-
sufficient, a population of 20,OOO,OOO is
affected and numbers are absolutely de-
pending on charity" In the Madras
presidency alone 100000 persons receive
assistance: the mortality is increasing and
the distressis now reaching better classes.
The pressure must continue until the crops
are gatheredin January, necessity for assis
tance is most urgent
CALCUTTA, Aug. 6.-The latest officia
reports that Nepaul, as we'll as Biterneah
and Assom have had sufficient rain fall
and are now safe.
LONDON, Aug. Especial dispatches
report that the village of Garuoec.
Maricuwerder. Prussia, has been DESTROYED
by fire and eight hundred persons rendered
homeless, and that the town of Sundsyally,
Sweden, has been almost totally burned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1T IS AN ERRONEOUS IDEA that disease can.
not be cured except by taking large quantities OF
medicines into the stomach, in great many cases
OF which much injury is DONE although the disease
IN point be actually cured. The coats of the stom-
sch by continued use of nauseating mixtures, fire.
quently become so much disordered that the diges.
tive function is seriously injured-the result OF
whlch Is dyspepsia, nervousness, colics, alternate
dlarrhPa and costiveness, datulence nightmare
etc Would 1t not, therefore, be very desirable to
possess remedy, which being applied externally
would excite the absorbents to increased action
and thus carry of through this medium the delete
rious principle which is the direct cause of the dis
easeg Surely every thinking man will admit that
this would not only be the most pleasant, but by
far the safest means to effect the desired end The
almost superhuman cures performed by the Ara
bian physicians in the days of old were mainly ef-
tected by this course of treatment, and the ingredi-
ents Of which ii G. FARRELL'S CELEBRATED
ARABIAN LINIMENT is composed, are extricated
from rare plants peculiar to Arabia. This great
Lniment (Which is now to be had of most respecta-
bic druggists and merchants In every town in the
United States is daily efecting which seemed
beyond the power of medicine to ocOntrol-consump-
tiOn bronchitis and liver complaints in their Il rst
stages. nervous affections, indigestion, enla1ge-
ment OF the spleen, scrofulous tumors, goitre etc.
are frequently cured, and always relieved by its
USE 1t Is unsurpassed as an anodyne-reeving
severe pains in few minutes after its application,
delightful tranquility grateful to the nervous in
valid. Sprains bruises, wounds, burns sore throat
chilblains, rheumatism, sun pain, etc. speedily
cured by It, and for nearly all ailments in horses
cattle requiring an external application it is an ef
fectual remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
LOOK OUT FOR CoUSTERFEITs,

The public are cautioned against another coun-
erIelt, which has lately made its appearance, called
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment, the most danger
ous of all the counterfeits because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith
without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil eff
fects.
G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist, No II Main street, Peoria, Illinois
dressed Re snre Won oct il Win the letters r q
before FArrell's thHs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
kosS1 Price 25 and 80 cents, and 81 per hottie.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United Statss, in which one is not al
ready established. Address II. G. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Affairs Cuba.

KEY WEST, Fla, Aug 6.-AdviceS from
Havana say rumors are current that
Jovellar will resign and be succeeded by
Gen. Rlanco Gen. Martinez Campos has
sent dispatches to the king explaining the
situation of the campaign and stating that
the insurgents are so well supplied with
information by spies, and their facilities
for disbanding when pursued are such that
it takes five hundred soldiers to look after
ten insurgents. Gen. Campos therefore
requires fifty thousand more troops to
crush the insurrection. Gen. Campos
further says the insurgents will only sur
render on receiving their independence
and recommends the Spanish government
to adopt one proposition or the other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
At Waukegha.

The Milwaukee Sentinel of the 4th inst,
ID its report from the various watering
places of Wisconsin, all Of which are over
crowded with guests this season, contains
the following IN reference to Waukesha:
Considerable curiosity was excited yester-
day over thes appearance of a magnificent
palace car, which was swung off onto the
side track, and to all appearances had
come to remain. With view to solving
the mystery, the Sentinel reporter cautious
ly approached the castle on wheels, but
was quickly reassured by the appearance
of benevolent looking old gentleman, and
the heartiness of his good morning /"
He said that the car was their place of
abode, and laughed at my incredulity. |
then learned that they had long con-
tenplated spending the summer at the
Saratoga of the West, but that by some
crook the rooms they had engaged at the
Fountain House were occupied, and to
overcome the barrier they had resorted to
the very original and novel idea of bringing
along a hotel of their own.
Tha party is from Rock Island, and is
composed of Hiram Gable and wife, r. e
CaDle, IOuE cHlIOFeu anu Two NURSES. IuteS
Katie Cable. Mrs. Gen. M. A. Rodman,J NJ
Buford, wife and child, and Miss Jennie
Buford. The car is named the City of
San Francisco, and is under charge of I.
S. Ellston, the porter, They appeared to
heartily enjoy the situation, and will re
main here for week or more.
Verify Waukesha carries off the palm.
IF our hotel accommodations are exhausted,
people do hot propose to stay away, as the
above illustrates. A large party from the
south arrived on Thursday night, one OF
whom said yesterday morning that they
nevertheless they were bound TO remain at
all hazards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Peonle and Things.

Latest name for a bachelor-A sir-sin-
gle.
Communism means what yours is
mine. especially when | have nothing in
particular. "
A cynic describes marriage as an altar
on which man lays his wallet and woman
her affections.
Maybe you cant make silk purse out
if sow's ear." butyou can make purse
proud fellow out of an ordinary pig.-Her-
aid P. l.
Rustic: Goodbye, Betty, we bees goin'
for good" Betty; Then mind thee don t
miss the way. It be the first time thee's
ever been on that road, Pm thiakin'l"
A report reaches US from Paris that the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Fine Crops in the Des Motnes Valley

kEOKUK, Iowa, Aug. 6.-The Constitu-
ton this evening publishes complete re-
port of the condition of the crops through
out the Des Moines Valley, extending from
Keokuk to Fort Dodge, from which the
the average crop, and of good quality;
oats, heavy yield, average Az to 60 bush
els per acre; corn, with favorable season
will have more than average crop; rye and
barley, but little sown, good yield. good
quality-40 bushels per acre; potatoes,
large and are looking nicely-best prospects
ever known; timothy, fine crop, equal to
1876; fax seed, little sown, but good yield
and looks fine. Grasshoppers are plenti-
ful in the northwestern centres, but are
doing no damage. On the whole the pros
poets are very flattering.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Weather Pronahtl1t1eE.

WASHINGTON. Aug. .6.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night:
INDICATIONS for the Upper Mississippi
and the Lower Missouri Valleys, warmer
southerly winds. shift to cooler. north
west, cloudy and rainy, followed by clear
weather. falling, followed by stationary
or rising barometer,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Chancery Notice.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND
In the, Circuit Court at the September term, A. D
1871
James G. Kennedy. Philip Lynch and John n.
Haskins
To William E. Haskins one of the above named
defendants:
1ou will take notice that the above entitled cause
is now pending In said court, and that an alias
summons in chancery has been issued therein
against you. returnable on the first day of the next
term of said Court, to be begun and holden at the
Court house, in the city of Rock Island, in said
comfy. on the first Monday of September, A. D.
1877, at which time and place you will appear.
Dated at Rock Island, this 21ss, day Of July, a.
d. 1877.
LEVI r.. HARSON.
JOHN =, HAwLEY, Clerk Of said Court.
solicitor for Compits. T-214H
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
KNAPP'S
ofRoots
FOR MAKING ROOT BEER,

The attention Of Druggists and Beer Makers is
eaiied 10 the above named preparation. One of the
neaitniest ana pieasantest beverages known is
made from this Extract reputation of which has
been well established for over 30 years. and the in
creased salee fer il in those localities where it has
oeen used fully iHdorse its merites This Extract,
from which the popular Beverage known se
KNAPPS ROOT BEER
Is made is put upin bottles at S5e SOC, 81 and ia
half gallon and gallon cans s. aud $40 each
which makes respectively. 10. 25 200 900 and 500
gallons Of Beer. General Depot
oe< au0sO1 SueeI.s.t..+- ....5. NEW YORK.
And sold BY all Wholesale Druggists and Patent
Medicine Dealers at manufacturers prices
For sale In Rock Island by John Bengston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1872
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENsING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Street.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable in ali
cases of Cramp other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and few drops used regu-
larly by travellers will usually act as Preventive
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from illness, q small quantity with q
Iie sweetened water will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction
Wnlcn ls the great objection TO the OF alcoholic
sstlmulants. Producing all the good effects of
Ing the skin) its application on hannelis most eff
cacious. And in the case Of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections, # is Of great
service. used 10 rub witbJ
E2E Beware Of Connferfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
SAMPLES FREE

6600 REWARD will be paid for bottle of any
DOOO other Extract or Essence of Jamaica Gin
ger il found to equal it in fine flavor purity ana
prompt medicinal effect Largest, Cheapest and
Best. Take no other until you have given il a trial
Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists I5ro-
Gers, and Dealers in Medicines Price, so cents
Dealers should purchase original packages of one
dozen to obtain the trial bottles for free distribu
ton WEEKS y POTTER, General Agents and
Wholesale Druggists, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
FINANCIAL
SIS. SEQ. StQ0. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX FROTHINGHAM
& CO.. No. IL Wall street, New York publish
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which Trey send free to
any address. In addition IN large number of edi-
torals on financial and other topics, it contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing OF every stock bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FBoTHINGHAM q
Co, are extensive brokers of large experience and
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
liable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[N New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
21st Day Of August. A. D. 1877

21st Day Of August, A. D. 1877,
at which Election there win be submitted to the
voters OF said city the question Of issuing the Bonds
OF saio city, under the provisions of the act of the
Legislature OF said State, entitled IAN Act to
amepd an act entitled An act relating to County
ana City debts, and to provide for the payment
thereof by taxation in such counties and cities ;
Approved February 13th 1866; aud to amend the
title thereof Approved and in force April eth,
1876" to-wit:
FIRsT.-The number of Bonds proposed TO be
issued is two hundred and twenty (230s1
SECOND The amount of each Of said Bonds ON
its face shall be, to-wit: One hundred and twenty
(120) OF said bonds shall be Of the principal sum
each OF one thousand Isl 000) dollars and one hum
dred Zoo Of said bonds shall be Of the priucpal
sum e-ch OF five hundred $500 dollars
THIRD.-The rate of interest on each of said
bonds shall be six 81 per eentum per annum
FoURTH.-The principal of each of said Bonds
shall be payable twenty f20) years from the first ay
Of September A. d. zS77, and the interest shall be
payable semiannually, both principal and interest
shall be payable at the First National Bank
Of New York City; said bonds shall be issued fer
the purpose OF raising money to purchase or retire
certain domestic bonds of said city Amounting in
principal and interest to about the sum of ten
thousand ($10000 dollars, and all certain warrants
OF said city now outstanding. Said warrants
amounting in the aggregate to the eum Of Rbouf
one hundred ana sixty thousand e160 nl0l dnlIars
By order of the City Council OF the CITY Of Rock
Island : --s- ~
20 JNo. Z. REED City CLERK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
CarnphOrinel !

Il the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the pest satisfaction gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate iaDrlc,
hss a niesaant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute: Neuralgia and Catarrh, He2dache and
Sweled Face Sore Throat, Sprains ana bruises,
Rnnions and Chilblains, Eruptions Of the SKIN,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06

READER if you have the Ague, 90 and
u bottle of DIR. Harter's Fever and Ague
Specific lit will only cost you IS cents).
We assure you that it will cure.
For sale by T. H. Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06

To all who suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss of manhood, &C, will send recipe that
will cure you FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send a self-addressed envel' r. to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN Station D, Ett House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06

How IT Is DoNE.-The first object in
life with the American people is to get
rich; the second how to get good health.
The first can be obtained by energy.
honesty and saving; the second, good
health by using GREENS AUGUST Flow
Err. Should you be respondent sufferer
from ans of the effects Of Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint, Indigestion. &c, such as Sick
Headache, Palpitation of the Heart. Sour
Stomach, Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness
of the Head. Nervous Prostration. Low
Spirits, &c, you need net suffer another
day. Two doses OF AUGUST FLOWER will
relieve you at once. Sample bottles 10
cents Regular size IS cents. Positively
sold by all frst-class druggists in the
United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06

DIR. Harter's Fever and Ague Specific
is IN every sense of the word "iSDecifc'
VIII cure the Chills and Fever, and pre-.
vent its return.
For sale by T. H. Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-06
Ice Water

and sweetened, forms mixture which, as a cool
ing healthy and refreshing Summer Beverage, has
no equal. Barrels Of ice waite, prepared In this
way, may be drank without the slightest injury;
and happy is the man who finds in this a substitute
for spirtuous liquors Its value to the Farmer, the
Mechanic and LabOrer cannot be over-estmated.
1t is cheap to be within the reach of all; 80
finely favored IS to be enjoyed by lovers of the
finest 1iuuors