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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

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, 1877-06-06

Howe's concentrated syrup, tbs great
blood purifier. aud agae cure aud tonic
bitters, eau be had Of Bengstou and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

Breakfast and dinner sets. vases, chan
deliers. lamps. chimneys. etc. at net
wholesale prices, at retail. May Bros,
cor. 18th street and I'd avenue. edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

Table cutlery, spoons. casters, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
a. May Bros. edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
HELMBOLD'S
Compound Fluid Extract
OF BUCHU.

This Preparation contains no narcotic or Injurious
drug. Nor is 1t quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases as are here enumerated, viz: for Dis
cages of the Bladder, all Diseases OF the Organs,
weakness, &C., whether in male or female, no
matter OF how long standing. 1t allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant to the taste.
It Is gratifying to the proprietor OF these medi-
clnes to be able to state that 1t is now nearly 80
years since they were first introduced during
which time they have been extensively used in
various parts Of the United States and have given
10 patient and practitioner the highest degree OF
satisfaction In the various cases in which they
have been employed: whether In town or country,
hospital, private practice they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satisfac-
ton, and produced the most salutary and benehcis
effects. Numerous letters have been received from
some of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country and from the Professors OF several Med =
ical Colleges all recommending in the highest
terms, the value Of these medicines, and their su
periority over other preparations for such COM
plants as the proprietor recommends
These medicines require considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment Of different
menstrua In successive operations to take up the
extractive matters, and in consequence most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
injudicious and unskilful management OF those
uuacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations OF sarsaparlla and Of
Buchu, and various modes OF preparing them
have been given, all Of which, OF course, will differ
according to the mode of preparation which each
individual may adopt. 1t is, therefore, OF the
highest consideration and Importance to the pub
lie and to the faculty thai there should be standard
preparations OF uniform strength and possessing
the most advantage. To effect this, and obvate
the Inconvenience alluded to, have made a
number o: experiments to ascertain the most
edectual means OF extracting the virtues OF Sar-
ssparilla and the Buchu, and to discover the most
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favorably and 1t Is with
much pleasure now offer to the public and the
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, which
contain all the virtues of the medicines and are
the most active preparations Of either which can be
made.
Two tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Zarsapa-
rla, added TO pint OF water, is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle Is fully equal to O
gallon OF the Syrup OF sarsaparilla, the Decoc-
ton, as usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
CITY
Tha Weather--To-pay

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
"a. N. 70 above zero ~ n, $40 above zero
ga ~ TGo " 8P.M. $50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
The residence of VIM. Church. in

The residence of VIM. Church. in
North Henderson Township, Mercer
county was burned on the 30Lh, with its
contents. Cause unknown. The building
was insured for S. 900. There was high
wind at the time, and the house was en-
tirely consumed in half an hour after the
FIRE was discovered. The family was en-
gagged in planting corn. in a field close by,
and saved nothing but the clothing they
had Oh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis & Co and by druggists through
out the World 19d&wly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
Benz. Brewster.
OFFICERS.

Presidential. Riddle.
Vicee PreSident,-David BOWS.
Treasurer and Secretary.-F. H. Tows.
BY this it will be seen there is no change.
The election of Mr. R. r. Gable, of this
city,as member of the beard of directors,
will be especially gratifying to everybody
in this vicinity, and is, as we'll, deserved
TO his superior ability and ex-
perience as a railroad manager.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

nnuI OUR. $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
JUN FREE Something Newt Only
one Agent in town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W w. BISHOP,
1873 West Madison street, CHICAGO.
Refer to the Editorof ARGVs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

China tea sets at prices 40 per cent
lower than usual retail rates at May
Bros edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

Ounbar's Wonderful Discovery! Bethesda
Mineral Spring Water.
Waukesha, Wis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
LUNDY 8 coYAE

EDWARD j. JENNINGS.
Eutry on the docket, suit dismissed at
plsintiffs cost. G. 6. BLOOD, j. P.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06

The water works committee FROM
Memphis will be in this city to morrow to
inspect our water works machinery.
Memphis expects to put in a pump with a
capacity Of 100000 gallons every "a
hours. and the 0orn1ittee is inspecting the
pumps of the Holley Manufacturing Co.,
with a view of purchasing one of their
make
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-06
C. z. 7. g. p. r. r.
Annual Meetin - Ele ction of Directors
and Officers.

The annual meeting Of the stock holders
Of this popular road was held in Chicago
to-day. The result was learned at late
hour this afternoon by special despatch to
THE ARGUS, and is as follows:
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
NO PITY FOR A THIEF.

William Wilhelm, who said that he
lived nowhere in particular, was held in
$500 bail at the Central station yesterday
for further hearing ON suspici of steal
ing valuable gold watch that ne at
tented to sell for SO in store at Tenth
and Buttonwood streets, en- Thursday
evening. Sergeant Smith, of the Eighth
police district, who made the arrest, af-
Trimmed that the prisoner offered to sell
the tims-peace to him for six dollars, and
when he was taken into custody he tried
to bribe the officer BY making propsi.-
to him if he would only take pity on him
and let him "-Philadelphia Times.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
A MALICIOUS TRAMP.

On Monday night last IS the mid
night train from Philadelphia was ap-
preaching this place, a tramp, on the
platform of the car next to the engine
pulled out the bolt, allowing the train
and engine to separate. We did not
learn that any material damage was
done by this malicious act, The tramp
evidently thinking that escape. at any
risk, was better than discovery, jump
ed to terra frma and was coon lost TO
sight in the darkaess.-Neps d Intel
tingencer.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
AFTER THE LAST POPULAR SCI
ENCE LECTURE.
WHAT SHE SAID ON THE WAY HOME

WHAT SHR SAID ON THE WAY HOME.
Yes, l think 1t was perfectly splendid
I'm sure feel awfully wise.
with my head full of glaciers and icebergs
OF such ridiculous size;
And the masses of what-do-you-call-it?
The dirt that Is ever SO Old
And came down on the ice to New Jersey
1t must have been terribly cold.
Ihe views, too; weren't they lovely?
Especially Mount Blanc and the Alps;
Though the last ones were perfectly frightful
Those men with the clubs and the scalps.
Wen, may be they didn't have scalps-
They frightened me all the same;
And that tanimal-wasn't he horrid?
The-what did e-sa y was manner
Oh! l perfectly dote upon science;
think it's just jolly good fun;
And 1 wish were going on your expe-
Dition. with knapsack and ii3
Mamma says Pm growing strong minded,
And should cut Off my hair, and all that.
Ihough eyeglasses would not become me
And how could keep ON my hatq
Here's the end of our walk-Good night!
You may call Wednesday evening. Rob,
And we'll talk of the Glacial Epoch,
And the wonderful thingumabob.
r. e. A., in the Princeto,aon.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
Pes.soss0s.

Gcf80N0G.
Hon. G. c. Walker is the.kayorite of
large number of people of Richmond
for Governor.
Gov. Hampton and Senator Gorden
paid social visit to Hon. Alexander
b. Stephens, at Washington. on Satur-
day.
David Whitson one of the old defen-
ders" Of Baltimore, who died one day
last week, was buried in that city, yes
terday.
The proposed serenade to Governor
Wade Hampton, in Washington, on
Saturday night, was dispensed with, at
his own request.
Mr.. Atkins Lawrence, an actor we'll
known in Wilmington, recently ap-
peared &C Kiralfy's Theatre, Philadel.
phia, as Romeo In "Remes and Juliet"
The nephews OF John Randolph, of
Roanoke, are members of Congress,
viz, John Randolph Tucker,of Virgin
ia, and Rich'd P. Bland, of Missouri.
1t is stated that Hon. Thos. Russell,
who was recently recalled from the
Venezuelan mission is to be given an
other mission equal to the one just
vacated.
Gov. Brown, of the 4 by l Louisiana
Commission, twill heartily cooperate
in doing what the President desires in
the interest of establishing rightful
government" in Louisiana.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
Arrest for Atssmptsd 4Outrsss.

WASHINGTON, April IAN old man,
named John, alias Bullhead Mccarthy,
about fifty-five years of age, was arrested
tonight charged with having induced
two girls, named Mary Lanahan and
Margaret Hurley, about six o'clock this
evening, to enter his house on d street,
near Twelfth, South Washington, and
after getting both to drink some drug
mixed with liquor of some kind, attempt
ed to outrage both of them. Both of the
girls are in a critical condition from the
effects of the drug and assault. The af-
fair created intense excitement in tie vi
cinity where it occurred, and threats
were freely made of lynching the man.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02

was as cool as a northwest blast. Il
was cutting but invig0rating; and
stirred their blood into more rapid
circulation. Months passed, and Oc-
tober came in rich gala dress. The sky
was tender and blue as in June. The
sun tinged the landscape red gold.
Mountain, mead and valley were
glorified. Summer was giving her last
magnificent smile to earth before
sweeping into eternity. Allen went
out fer stroll, and overlook Merle.
II am reveling in the delightful
weather." she said. ~
"Let US take seats underneath this
chestnut, and enjoy its glow and rich-
ness together" lrr 90.
return"
.'Linger yet. Iwant to ask why you
"You hate women, you know"
II don't you. Merle-do you me. ?"
"Not much. I am q 'virsgo, though. I"
II was cross when said that. Do
you, think me altogether bad nowG"
,"No." -.....
:. "would you marry an old fellow,
Merle?"
81 am q 'wall-hower,' and shall not
attract any mans love; therefore no."
Il am much your senior"
Glow muchf'' rr.5..
Twenty years at least" ..A...
II am thir.y-three. rr.....
you are! Well, / don't hate you,
Merle-wil you be my wife?"
"If You are willing to take all risks;
and Will never shirk the responsibility
attaching to the relationship"
And so the Indian Summer came to
Allen Percy.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
ANOTHER JERSEY BANK FAILS.
THE STATE BANK OF NEW BRUNSWICK I'M
DIFFICULTIES.

THE STATE BANK OF NEW BRUNSWICK IN
DIFFICULTIES.
The State Bank of Now Brunswick, n
j closed its doors at 10 o'clock P. M.
yesterday. There had been rumoYs of its
unsoundness for some time, and deposi-
tors had been withdrawing their money
freely for the past few days. The bank
1875 instituted suit against the Wood
worth Carpet Company for nearly ST.
000,0 900, and was defeated, Mr.. Hart
Moore, the County Collector, attempted
in the morning to draw cut the portion
of the county funds on deposit in the
bank, but was unsuccessful. The quart
erly statement of the bank made January
Q, 1877, represents the resources at $675,-
050.57. There was due depositors, $685.,
714.63; due to banks and companies, $685.
712.11, and the capital stock was set down
at $3.50 900. 90 ~ z
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
AN APALLING RUMOR, BUT A PRO-
BABLE APRIL FOOL HOAX.

LONDON, April 2.-The Stand ,rds spe-
cial dispatch from Paris says: A
rumor is in circulation that the Mont
| Gents Tunnel has fallen in overwhelming
two passengers trains.
The daily gazette., 1877-04-02
JOHN L. MI e,
PLAIN & ORNAMENTAL
MARBLE WORKS.

DELAWARE AVENUE & MADISON
SITS, WILMINGTON, DEL.
Constantly on nand an assortment OF the
best marble of the different kinds which he
is prepared to work up into Monuments,
Head and Foot Stones, Steps, Mantels and
House Work in general. Having long eX-
perience in the business he flatters himsel
that he can give entire satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their patronage.
The pub biic are invited to call and inspect
his work and learn his prices. novH-T6-1y
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

The quarterly meeting OF the Van Buren,
County Medical Society winch took place at the
Office OF Esquire Bennett, in this place last
Tuesday, brought to our village many OF the
best physicians of this and some adjoining
counties. Among those present we were
pleased to observe Drs. JOSIAH Andrews and
Hathaway, OF Paw Paw, Virgins and Hasluns,
OF Lawrence, and Mari and Morse, of Dowagiac.
Also Drs. rhos. II. Briggs, Of Mattawan, and
Bartholomew, of Keeler,-th two gentlemen
last named possessing sufficient portly and
magnificent avolrdupois to give to the entire
group of physicians, an appearance Of profound
impressiveness or impressive profundlty.
IL is SAID that the affairs OF the Society are
in prosperous condition, and the membership
and attendance large and good.-Decatur Re-
publican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Van WAGNER, the Framing hook agent who
was arrested at kalamazoo on suspicion OF
being the man who so horribly maltreated MIR.
Hewitt, was arraigned Monday he confessed
that he assaulted Hewitt with the intention Of
killing him and robbing him. He says he had
been following Hewitt some time, having fret
spotted him at Muskegon, and he came on
with the intention of robbing him, expecting
to so to the Black Hills with the money. lie
got only $3.50. Hewitt is better and may live.
Van Wagner ls reported as thus describing
his horrible deed: II decoyed him into the
woods and secured his revolver on the pretense
that L wanted to shoot blue jay. | had some
trouble to get his face from me, but finally
succeeded partially, and struck him with the
pruning shears. He fell partially, raised again,
and / struck him twice more over the head,
when he fell and lay still Then placed the
nozzle Of the revolver to his heart and shot
four times and supposed that had killed him.
l certainly did not think that 1t was possible
that he could breathe moment longer"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Tho transportation companies want some
way OF getting across or under the Detroit
river other than by ferry. Bridging has been
decided ~ impracticable. TunnelIng is just
DOW regarded "a the most feasible plan, but its
great cost stands in the way Of fat dividends.
The. question now 49, how to saddle the larger
part OF the expense on the taxpayers. Those
intere stsd have taken the opinion OF some
attorneys who pronounce in favor Of the
scheme, and explain how to dodge the Legal
difficulties in the way Of fleeing the people for
the benefit OF few sharpers. Concerning the
opinion Of the legal gentlemen, the Detroit
News worry pertinently remarks:
1t is not strange that lawyers will be found
favoring the power OF the city to lay tunnel
tax on the city. for those who go to lawyers
Offices generally succeed In getting the opinion
they pay for; while lawyers would be nowise
10th 20 egg on the proposed levy, since 1t
would open an almost exhaustless litigation.
Lawyers' advice is not always the disinterested
thing II seems
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04
by WIN. CROSBY, Deputy.
Z. G.. d. HOLDEN,

Moody has started, in Boston, special meet
ing for newspaper men lie proposes to bring
some Of these unregenerates to sense OF theil
lost condition. How different in Chicago F!
Here every Journalist who attended the meet
ings took his seat on the platform, intone
''Hoid the Fort" to perfection, and, in general,
aided the good cause, instead OF forcing the
evangelist to spend time on him. The Boston
editors are pretty hard lot; they are too self
righteous, and yet, IL they only had sense to see
it. the basis on which most OF their self-rlght-
eousness rests was nothing but filthy rags ,
before 1t was turned into paper by the power
OF the Pulpit. But YOU can't teach such mer
anything. There we're all devils" too long
promotion from that position is not rapid il
boston newspapers offices.-Chicago Tribune
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

II will be seen by the following, that the
Legislature has 30 amended the law concern
ing Boards of Health, as to create eighteen
new Offices in this county, one for each town
ship, with salary and perqusltes attached to
bepaid Tor by q tax on the people. AS the
law stood before this amendment the Town
Boards were Boards of Health, just as they
areInow, but with discretionary power to ap-
point n health officer or not as the circum-
stances seemed TO require, and TO dispense
with such officer when not longer required.
That'is all changed by this amendment, and
every township, however situated or spsrseIy
populated. must now have health officer, with
asal1y fixed and certain 70 be paid by tax
levied upon the people. Under the old ar
rangement the supervisor acted as such officer,
ana received compensation for time actually
employed
This law 10 probably.all right IN particular
cases, but its property may we'll be doubted in
the majority OF instances;
AN Aor to amend sections 1862 and 1893,
chapter 46, of the compiled laws OF 1871,
re stive to Eoards Of health and health Off
GERS IN townships.
qun PEOPLE or THE STATE OF MICHIGAN
ENAO1 That sections 1892 and 1893, chapter
4G, of che compiled laws or 1871, be and the
same are hereby so amended as to read as
follows
1922 Section /. In every township the
township board shall be the board OF health,
the supervisor shall be the president, and the
township clerk shall be the clerk OF sad board.
ThecleIk shall keep q record OF the proceed
Iugs oi the board in book to be provided for
that purpose at the expense OF the township.
(1GG3 J Section 2. Every township board OF
health shall appoint and constantly have a
health officer OF the township who shall where
practicable, be 4 physician and sanitary adviser,
ana m executive officer OF the board: Provided,
That in townships where it is not practicable
to secure the services OF q well educated and
suitable physician. the board may appoint the
supervisor or some other person as such health
officer The board Of health shall establish his
salary or other compensation, and shall regu'
late and audit al fees and charges OF persons
employed by them 10 toe execution OF the
health laws and OF their own regulations
Within thirty days after the annual township
meeting ia each year, the board OF health shal
meet for the transaction OF business and shal
appoint or ceappolnt health officer. and ehal
Immediately cause to be transmitted TO the
Secretary of the State Board OF Health, a.
Lansing, the full name ana poatollce address
of'such health officer, aud statement whether
he is physician, the supervisor, or some othel
person not physician. A special meeting o.
the board may be called by the order OF tint
president or OF any two members Of said board
Sec I This act shall take immediate effect
Approved April 20, 1877. CHARLES NJ
CR0SWELL. ALONZO SESSIONS,
President of the Senate.
JOHN +. RICH,
Speaker Of the House or Representatives..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Mr.. Jacob s. House died at the residence OF
his son, William, in tins village, MONDAY last,
In the s1st year Of his age. Mr.. House was
born in Rockland County, N. Y, in 1896. doing
boys duty all through the war Of 1912. He
was tho father of fourteen children, ten OF
whom are now dead. For four months the
old gentleman has been confined to his room,
during which time he has been watched over
by his son, who has cared for and buried each
one of his ten brothers and sisters. He came
here from bis lifetime home in New York in
1875 to finish his hfe which has been peace
able one throughout, he beng reported as
never having trouble with any person. His
funeral took place Thursday from the house on
River 5treet.--South Haven Sentinel.
Miss Flora Tracy of Flint is Deputy Register
Of Deeds of Genesee county.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

They have queer way OF doing things at
Detroit The hummer element OF that burg
elected one Cornelius J. Reilly, raksh and
hummer attorney, to be Circuit Judge; and
now. TO robe his ralish honor with the appear
auce OF respectabllity, they have fined news
paper iive thousand dollars for telling tho truth
about him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Mr.. Hayes resembles President Lincoln in
his methods. There is the same slowness. the
same disposition to listen PATIENTLY to all SIDES
before acting, the same tolerance of critic,su..
che came serenity Of temper The country did
not expect much OF either while they were
more indicates, and Mr.. Hayes is deyelop,nq
un xpected elements OF character even more
rspidlv than Mr.. Lincoln did.-New York
Herald
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Amsu,ber OF Congress has sold second
hand dealer 200 copies OF the Annual Agrlcul-
tural Report. and the dealer offers them for
fifteen cents each. II costs fifty-five cents for
the Government to produce one volume.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Ia Detroit newspaper lies, it receives the
n,audta of the bench and bar, but for telling
the truth about bhoy Judge, the court nnes
IL $4,000 Detroit must be good place TOT
,aseally attorneys to emigrate to.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04
STATE OF MICHIGAN
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. !

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. }
j, E. &. u. HOLDEN, Secretary OF State OF
the State OF Michigan, do hereby certify that
have compared the annexed copy OF an act
entitled San act to amend sections 1892 and
1893, chapter as. OF the compiled laws OF 1871,
relative 10 toards OF health and health officers
III townships, with the original as enrolled and
now on file IL this Office, and that it is true
and correct transcript therefrom, and OF tic
whole or such Original.
Tx TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great Seal OF the
10. s. state OF Michigan, at Lansing, tnif
twenty third day OF April, III the year of ouI
Lord ono thousand eight huadrod and seventy
seven,
Z. G.. D. HOLDEN,
Secretary OF State.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-04

Trains from Paw Paw connect with the sane
namcdTrains on the Michigan Central Railroad
at Lawton, going east and west.
LEAVE PAW PAW.
0;JO A. NJ. returns from Lawton at A. N.
0;2O a. m, Mail Train, east.
leo p. m, Mail west, and Way Freight east.
$3.50 p. m. Kalamazoo Accommodation, east.
~ Trains return TO Paw Paw on departure o.
Michigan Central Trains from Lawton.
JOHN IHLING, Sup't