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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
A solaee for the Aged.

In the decline of life. as the vigor of thu
system waues, and iufrmities attack it to
which 10 early life it was a stranger, the
use of u safe medicinal stimulant is highly
advisable. Nothing, as experience shows,
is so admirable adapted to the wants of old
people as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
is real solace to the aged, and the best
safeguard they can possibly use against the
complaints to which they are peculiarly liza
BILE. 1t inviGorates the body and cheers
the mind, is pure, agreeable and effective.
Rheumatism, lumbago aud govt are more
frequently developed in age than in youth
or middle life. Hostetter's Bitters are an
excellent remedy for those painful disor-
ders, and also fortiiy the system against
them. They never create undue excite
ment, are gentle in their action, andi are
infinitely purer than the unmedicated sti-
mulants Of commerce.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
Just as Jolly in Petticoats.

A queer affair was reported at this office.
An elderly woman, with tears 10 her eyes.
had a pitiful story to tell of how hard
she was trying to raise her granddaughter
in the path of rectitude. Thus far she
has succeeded very we'll. but the young
girl was up to so many tricks and ways of
deception, that the old lady feared some
thing would happen one of these days,
1.-THE girl is too young to have beau yet, I"
said the grandmother, land she is my
sons child-he is now dead and gone-I
don't want her to have company, One of
her Sunday-school class-a young woman
was coming round. OF course had no
objection. 1t was O'Clock before she
came. There they were in the parlor
alone, and about 10 o'clock thought the
girls we're rather late. | went down stairs
softly and went to the key hole and list
ened. Nothing was heard. / thought to
myself that they had slipped out. ] open
ed the door aud what do you think / saw
There sat one girl on the lap of the other
girl, and l noticed the strange girl had
very short hair. They jumped up when
came in, and upon my honor Il found out
that the other woman was young man
dressed in woman's clothes. | was SO
mad could have scalded him to death,
and would have done SO, had be not rush
ed out of the house. l gave that girl q
whipping and l want to know what a.n
to do" The visitor was told to speak
kindly to the young girl and point out the
evil Of such ways.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

A VALUABLE MEDICINE. 10
various forms has for many years been one
OF the chief articles in the Materid Medicd
for the treatment of certain diseases,
among which are chiefly those affecting
the urinary, digestive, and circulatory or.
gaus. The difficulty that was long ex-
perieneed in obtaining a preparation OF
this valuable drug that could always be
relied upon for uniformity in strength and
absolute purity led to the introduction Of
Helmbold's Extract of Buchu, which for
tho last quarter OF century has been ex-
tensively used both by physicians and In
house and family practice, aud with very
gratifying success. This medicine, like
every other valuable thing, has been imi-
tated, aud those who have use for it will
do we'll to see that the obtain the genuine
"Helmbold Buchu," the only pure and
reliable preparation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
Give the Colored Citizens chance at
the Public Crib.


An exchange in speaking of the neglect
of the Republicans north to share the
emoluments and rich spoils of government
pap with 1.-THE colored man aud brother"
stys-
The colored Republicans of Cincinnati
are becoming FESTIVE. They do not like
that basis of partnership which requires
them to furnish all their votes to the party
aud get nothing in return. They held a
Large and enthusiastic" meeting Tuesday
night and took the matter into considsra-
ton, They declared that "the colored
voters of Cincinnati have been for long
time rallying to the support of white Re-
publican office seekers, depending on their
fair promises of political recognition and
propOrtionate representation, which prom
Uses have been totally ignored" that they
have not had a colored representative in
a municipal Office of trust or honor save
cleaning sewers and the carrying of offal
from the police stations" and they resolv-
ed to form union of colored voters of
Cincinnati for pushing competent colored
men to the 'front.'" and pledged themselves
to vote unitedly for representative color
ed men," 1t seems, then. that while
there may not be color line in voting IN
Ohio, there is very distinct color line in
office holding there.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
The Hillaaale burglary.

The examination of Dick Hill, his son,
Ed, and Jake Snyder, charged with bur-
glarizing the store of VIM. Ennis, at Hills.
dale, on the evening Of the 9Th inst, CON-
menced at 2 o'clock this afternoon before
Justice Hawes-State's Attorney Parmen.
ter appearing for the people, and j. T.
Kenworthy, Esq, Of the firm of K enworthy
& Beardsley, for the defense. The de-
PENDANTS took change of venue to Justice
Hayden-and when this paper went tC
press VIM. Ennis was on the witness stand
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

The bill of the Union Co. was reduced
$1.50-there being an overcharge of that
amount in advertising for bids for the
erection of the new school house.
Vim. H. Gest presented resolutions.
which were adopted authorizing the issu-
ing of bonds to defray the cost of building
the new school house, $1,000, of which
So, 900 are payable in three years, $4,000
in four years, and $1,000 IN four years, all
bearing per cent. interest.
Clark H. Connolly was elected as teacher
in the High school seventh grade, and
Bridget Cavanaugh. Sarah johnson, Minnie
Briggs and Jennie G. Woods to inter-
mediate departments, at a salary of $40
per month.
On motion of DIR. G. Truesdale the presi-
dent and clerk were authorized to sign orders
for the salaries of the superintendent,
teachers and janitors monthly, as they fall
due.
The clerk was also authorized to com.
mence new series of orders, -atter which
the board adjourned to meet at call oil
president.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
The New Dummy Railroad---The Pro-
nosed Route from Moline TO Milan.


posed Route from Moline to Milan.
In conversation with an ARGUS reporter,
the other day, G. H. Stoddard, who has
the subscription books of the proposed
dummy railroad from Moline to Milan,
stated that about $50, 900, of the 100000
Of stock, had been subscribed for-but
added that many persons who had advo-
Gated the building of the road, and had
promised to take stock, had now refused
to do so.
1t is claimed that the dummies to be
used on the road. should it be constructed,
will be so built that there will be no noise
from escaping steam, either in starting or
stopping the cars; that they can be run
faster; stopped as easy as horse cars, and
can be run much cheaper. Mr.. Stoddard
says these dummies are now being used on
various street car lines in Philadelphia and
other eastern cities, and give entire salts
faction-horses paying no more attention
to them than they do to the horse cars.
The only question with those who invest
their money in this enterprise will be-Will
it pay2
The routes for the proposed road are:
From Milan across the city bridges; follow
the Milan road up to the road which leads
to the cemetery; turn east on that road to
the cemetery gate; then follow the bluff
Cor cemetery road to the city, coming in
on 18th street to Fourth avenue; have a
branch lead from here west on Fourth
avenue to Weyerhauser & Denkman's saw
mill; have the main line go east on Fourth
avenue to 18th street, where branch will
60 down 18th street to the ferry landing:
then go east on Fourth avenue to 18th
street; south on 18th street to Seventh
avenue; then east on Seventh avenue to
Moline. 1t is also proposed to run the
line from near the front of DR.. Gregg S
place up the ravine in the rear of his
residence, coming out at the top of the
bluff at Elm street, in Rodman's Sub
Division, thence On the bluff to
Moline. But this route, Mr.. Stoddard
thinks, will not be agreed to--although he
would prefer it. as it would add to the
value of his property on the bluff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

The FAMILY PROVIDED WITH GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP need have no tear, if it is
used freely, of Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Ring Worm, Itch or any other of those
annoying and disfguring eruptions, which
children are so apt to contract at school.
Depot, CRITTENToN' S, No. Z, Sith Avenue.
PERFECT BLACK and splended BROWNS
are created by Hills HAIR DYE,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
Coroner's Inquest.

On Saturday, Acting Coroner Hayden
accepted an invitation and went out to
Uncle Johns" camp on Big Island. When
he arrived there he was informed that one
of the party was dead!-and he was re-
quested to hold an inquest-no, to sit
upon the body" The accommodating
squire complied with the request, called
a jury, and then seated himself on the
corpse (7l What the verdict was we are
unable to learn. A passenger who arrived
on the evening Peoria train says that when
the train passed the camp ground the
whole party, with uncovered heads, was
engaged burying the unfortunate youth
and only his head was visible when the
gentleman last looked.
Later-special dispatch:--the body Of
the young man buried on Saturday was
exhumed by some unknown person or per
sans during the night, and was carried off
"Uncle Johns" demiohn-or rather, the
contents-was found to be lowered abou
two inches; horse and buggy is missing
the tracks lead to Rock Island, and-bu
that is all known at present of the mystic
rious affair. A liberal reward has beer
offered for the apprehension of the partie
engaged in the body snatching.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Something new for the ladies at Miss
W. Peterson's millinery and fancy goods
store 1928, I'd Avenue in the way of
beautiful perfume aud lily white combined
Nothing like 1t has ever been offered for
sale in this city. 1t is pronounced by all
ladies who have used it to be the finest
and best in the market. Your choice of
six different odors. Call and see it, and
also my new spring and summer stock of
millinery and fancy goods. which will be
sold at the most reasonable prices. Miss,
Peterson is the only agent in Rock Island
Trimmed hats for the next 80 days be-
low cost. 6-30d&W3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Popular illustrated book 1880 pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooDl MARRIAGEl
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid. for
so cents, by DR.. z. WHITTIER, CIT st.
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

ACTIVE SERVICE cannot wear out the
teeth that are brushed daily with Sozodont.
If it were in universal use the dentist
would have little to do, for it is a positive
preventive of dental disease.
The teeth of persons who use it cannot
decay or turn yellow.
Stick" said Sumner. He referred to
Spaulding's Cine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Gen. Dana and wife are in st. Louis.
Mr.. r, Champion has gone east, where
he will devote about three weeks to max
ing purchases for the fall trade.
President Hasselquist, of Augustana
College, accom- panied by his daughter, is
travelling in the west. He will return in
about two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Yeast has now gone out of date, be it
known to all busy maids and matrons.
DoOLEY's BAKING or YEAST POWDER is
the master of the field. Corn bread, buck
wheat cakes, mullins, waf1es, biscuits, tea
rolls, bread cake, doughnuts, pot pies,
fruit dumplings, etc, get their highest
touch Of art and delicaey from its use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
a Batch of Police News.

John Mueller, proprietor of the Union
Honse. struck Herman Kullman in the
face Saturday leyeniug. and was arrested
this forenoon by Deputy Marshal Black,
burn. Justice Chopper fined him SIS and
costs. He promised to pay, and was re-
leased.
Bill Renfro and wife had another row to
day. Mrs. Z. appeared before Justice
Chopper and procured warrant charging
her husband with disturbing the police.
Arrested by Deputy Blackburn, but re-
leased till morning on his own recognizance.
Robert Bromley, who struck Thomas
Langdell over the head with q shovel
hearing that q warrant was out for his
arrest, appeared before Justice Hayaer
Saturday afternoon and gave security fol
his appearance this morning. He was
promptly on hand-but as he had settled
the matter with Langdell, nobody appear.
ed against him, and he was discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseuess, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Ladies, soft and beautiful skin is the
desire of every lady of refinement. Poz-
zohi's medicated complexion powder has
been fully tested, and found to perform
all that is claimed for it. It 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 y Sixth street (Lindell hotel),
st. Louis, Mo,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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, 1877-07-23

DR.. PRICE, SPECIAL ELAvoRING Elk
TRACT.-Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Rose,
Nectarine, Almond, etc., for favoring Ice
Cream, Cakes and Pastry. With great
care, by a new process, DR.. Price extracts
from the true select Fruits and Anomalies
each characteristic favor, and produces
favorings of rare excellenee-of great
strength and perfect purity-far superior
to the cheap extracts. Ask for DR.. Prices
Special Flavoring Extracts,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
The Weathar--To-Dnv.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. N. II eabove zero - $50 above zero
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Themas,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

Important kilograms still coming, an
extra edition of THE ARGUS will be issued
at s o'clock this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
Rock Island Board of Education Meet.


The board of education met at o.
clock Saturday evening, Present, Messrs.
s. w. McMastcr, DR.. G. TruesdaIe, NJ. D.
Merrill, J. NJ. Buford and VIM. H. Gest.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The following bills were presented and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
For Sale.

A handsome six feet show case entirely
new, for sale cheap. Apply at ARGUS
OFFICE, IF.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
MOLINE.
Argus REApouAnrnRs-Mo11n

RIcHARns & 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 0. j. Beardslee. Bust
ness notices should be handed in by noon to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
"a Sri lie and a Colnpromise.

Moline has caught the infection of the
eastern strikers. and Saturday night and
Sunday secret meetings of laboring men
were held to canvass the situation and con-
slider the feasibility of striking here The
first fruits OF these meetings became ap-
parent this morning when the time came
tor work to commence at the Moline
Wagon Co.'S shops: A reporter for the
ARGUS called upon the officers of the
Wagon Go. this morning and elected the
following BIT is reported upon the
streets this morning that your employees
have inaugurated a strike. Is it true2
Oficer-Yes. R.-What was the occasion
of this movement Oficer-a proposed
reduction of wages on a portion of our
workmen. We have been for several
months paying Is to 40 per cent. higher
for common laborers than other manufac-
tories 10 Moline; we were also paying
some of the men more wages than others,
and in the proposed reduction it was our
purpose to equaliZe the matter and cut
only those who were receiving the highest
wages We have been paying ronst-abouts
81. 80 per day of 10 hours, whereas Desre
4 Co. have been paying but SLIT, and
Heater l. Son have a number of men
working IL hours per day for 81. We
gave notice last Saturday night that a
reduction would be made this week, and
this morning the men refused to work at
any reduction, so we allowed them to go
to work at the old rates, and the shop
started up again at 10 o'clock this morning.
There was considerable talk among the
employees at Deere & Co.'S shop this morn
ing, and come at the other shops aud
mills, but no demonstrations we're made,
as they have concluded to hold a meeting
at Freja Hall tonight to decide upon
united action, such as will best subserve
their interests. not only for the present but
for the future. They all seem determined
not to submit to reductions, and say that
all peaceably measures will first be ex-
hausted, but if unavailing extremes will be
resorted to-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

When you see bright Baby pleased
with itself and everybody else. be sure
that DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup has been used.
Only 25 cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23
CITY.

1t 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, 1877-07-23
Dissolu tion.

Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship known as Margraf & Co., is this day
dissolved, Charles Margraf retiring, Hen
ry Margraf will continue the business at
the same stand, and all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said firm or
having accounts against it, Will please call
and settle. HENRY MARGRAF.
Moline, Ills, July 23rd. 1876. 23d2t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

nnuT OUR $1s0 AND $500 OUTFIT
UUN FREEi Something Newt Only
Agent In town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
". w. BISHOP
129West Madison street, CHICAGO.
Refer to the Editor OF ARGus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-23

g6rSubscribers for THE ARGUS, who
do not get their papers regularly, will please
leave notice at Richards 4 Sohrbeck's
drug store.
HG-Joseph Anton was arrested, Satur-
day night, for disturbing the peace. Fined
S. and costs by Magistrate Swander, No
money; set to work on the streets.
RFThe game of base ball between the
Golfers, of Rapids City, and the Moline
Stars. last Saturday, resulted in victory
for the latter by score of 81 to 5, Ed.
Osborn, umpire.
RG@A slight caving in on Saturday of
the sewer which is being put in on Rod
man avenue, covered up man. who hap
pened to be at work at that point, but he
was released in few moments, uniDjured.
arBinding 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. tt.
R0@Henry Bratlund was arrested for
drunkenness, and brought before Magistrate
SWander who fined him SIS and costs. He
gave security for this and previous fine
of the same amount for ike offense and
was released
@There were about half a dozen
urchins 10 to II years of age, in state of
nature, within so yards of the bridge yes
terday afternoon exposing themselves in
such manner as was insulting to people
crossing the bridge.
HR&C. F. Peterson. of the Nyo Pdlden,
Swedish paper published in Chicago,
has been in Moline several days. 1t is
reported that he is negotiating with the
proprietors of the Scandal. with view to
organizing stock company and consolida
ting the Scandal with the Chicago and
other Swedish papers.
B@nB. VanKirkoye, a resident of the
bluff, while riding in wagon, in an in
toxicated condition last Saturday evening
fell to the ground and was seriously, if not
fatally, injured. DR.. McKinnie was called
and pronounced him to be 10 a precarious
condition. Last night he had two spasms
and at this writing is not expected to live.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-20
plan has been proposed. To any plan that

plan has been proposed. To any plan that
has the consent of the creditors we all will
gladly agree, even lift were to pay ten cents
in the dollar, but any plan not embracing
that consent is wholly out of the question to
every man who values the future prosperi-
ty of the State, leaving her honor out OF
the question. The question to be answered
now by any advocate of adjustment is
whether such adjustment is to be with or
without the consent of creditors. That
will settle the status of his reputation
views.
This journal has treated this matter of
the public debt at much length recently.
much greater than we are likely to do
hereafter. We are not interested the toss
of penny in the matter more than any
other citizen who has no pecuniary inter-
est farther than the prosperity and integ-
rity Of the State, for upon integrity alone
can lasting prosperity be built, That the
great county of Augusta should be put
forward as foot ball in a political can
vass, her opinions to be tossed about for
the benefit of this political candidate OF
that, is something not welcome to any OF
US, but that 1t should be sought to put her
at the head Of movement which cannot
fail to bring modification to her as its lea
der is something we have felt bound to
resist. The Augusta resolutions" adop
ted next Monday will be brought home to
her many day hereafter, either to hel
honor or to her shame. We have striven
to the end that it may not be tue latter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-20
A MAN LIVES EIGHTEEN HOURS WIT

A MAN LIVES EIGHTEEN HOURS WITH
A BROKEN NECK.-A gentleman named
Miller, residing at the corner OF Park and
John streets, Second Ward and aged about
sixty years, was engaged in picking cherries
at Mr.. Pfohl's, near by, and while so do
ing limb broke, and he fell to the ground
distance of only ten or twelve feet, strik-
ing on his shoulder and on the back of his
head. This occurred about 10 O'Clock in
the morning. Miller was taken to his res
idence, and DIR. Whedon was called. When
the doctor reached the house and made an
examination, he found that Miller had suf
ferred diSlOcatiOn of the neck at the base
of the brain, 'and at the upper part Of the
spine. He could hear and understand,
but could not speak. DR.. WhedOn, on fur
ther examination, found that when the
man s head and neck were pulled into the
natural position, lie could not only under
stand and hear, but could talk as WELL
For about two hours the neck remained in
its dislocated condition, and most of the
time persons were employed in holding the
neck and head in position, the mental fac
ulties being in their natural state. Doc
tors who visited the house during the af-
ternoon declared that not in the history of
the country has such a case ever happened
before. A dressing, consisting of banda
ges and weights, was applied to the pa
TENTS head to keep the neck extended.
The injured man died about O'Clock
Sunday morning, and previous to his death
he became paralyzed in his right side. He
lived eighteen hours with broken neck
-Syracuse Courier.