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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
SCHOOL MEETING THIS EVENING
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Proposition to Nominate Women.

THE ARGUS is we'll pleased with the
very sensible action of those who attended
the Republican meeting at the Court House
on Saturday evening, in that they so pos
itively condemned the attempt to drag the
schools into politics The proposition to
unite with the Killers Hall meeting in
holding a citizens meeting at the Court
house this evening, will meet with the
hearty approval of all friends Of the
schools. The one meeting in making the
proposition, and the other in so readily
accepting it showed disposition on the
part Of both to act 10 accordance with the
fullest and freest expression Of the people.
Those who absent themselves from the
Court House this evening either take no
interest 10 the SCHOOLS, or must be satisfied
with whatever action IL TAKEN A full and
free discussion Of the situation can do no
harm. Believing, as the ARGUS does,
that very positive majority of the citizens
are earnest supporters OF our system of
public schools-a system upon which. to a
a very large extent, depends the intelli
gence and usefulness of American citizens,
the meeting must be productive Of good to
the schools. 1t is desired that there be
a large attendance, especially as strong
and probably successful attempt will be
made to nominate two women for members
of the School Board. There are strong
arguments in favor of this. to our city,
new departure, and hence the Importance
of large attendance aud the widest range
of argument. If the discussions aud the
action of the meeting this evening be
independent of all prejudices Of politics,
religion, sex or condition, aud only locking
to what, under cxistiug circumstances, is
best for the schools, then s4c!, acti9n will
assuredly be endorsed at the polls. Are
the duties of the school board such that
women can perform them better, or as well
as men. is the question to be decided this
evening,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
Board of Education.

There will be Citizens Meeting this
evening at the Court House to select can
didates for the Board of Education. This
is as it should be. IN the selection, the
choice should be made exclusively in the
interest Of the schools and for the com
mon benefit of ALL Anything like clique
or partisan movement should at once be
suppressed. Let the common consent of
our citizens make the choice simply and
solely upon the grounds of fitness for the
Office and willingness to perform the
duties of the position intelligently and with
out prejudice either sectarian or religious.
1t is not necessary to a proper under
standing of our position ON this question
that The ARGUS should enter into a
lengthy discourse about the nature or OBJ
ject of our public schools. Schools are in
stituted by the state because it is thought
that an Intelligent and somewhat cult
waited peoples are essential to the perma-
neDce of our form of government They are
intended to be so organized that they shall
be of common benefit and objects Of com
mon interest, All classes are therefore
taxed for their support. All are expected
to have voice in the election of school
officers, and all ought to feel interest
enough to participate 10 such elections.
Everything not tending to the one object
&C 10, cob ho Coll
avoided. Upon this point hinges the
whole subject, and here is where The
ARGUS stands. For this single purpose
we have always contended, and haye eyer
favored the election Of good men who take
an especial interest in having good schools
1t is to such and such oBly that we would
entrust their charge aud management.
LIE; this evenings selection be made ire.
spective of any partizan feeling, let it be
done upon the broad basis of general in
terest and public welfare, let the caudi-
dates be men of intelligence, public spirit,
and honest friends of the schools, and we
shall give them hearty support. We don't
care fig whether they are Democrats or
Republicans. SO that they are good men,
we'll qualified, fair minded, and are chosen
and elected upon their merits and for their
personal qualifications. But we do un-
qualifedly object to our schools being run
in the interests of party, or sectarianism,
or to their being made the instruments o!
designing men for the furtherance Of cor.
rupt and jobbing purposes,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

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the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and in all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases of venerial
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arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
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Price, S. per package. Sent everywhere
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free. Sent mailed for two stamps. SOLD
by DR.. J. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
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or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeel
makes Chronic Diseases a speciality. i
you are afflicted, with no matter what, cal
or write. For sale by all druggists.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
Personal.

Fred Conway, of the Iowa Coal Co,
Desmoines,is in the city on visit to friends,
Mayor Butler returned this morning
from weeks trip to Clinton, Dubuque and
Chicago.
F. J. Wise, general agent for Rhorer,
Christian & Co., St. Louis, manufacturers
of the Charm baking powder, was at the
Harper House to-day.
H. G. Connolly, ESQ.,, and his SOD, Alvin,
expect to leave on Wednesday evening for
Darned, Kansas, to take another look at
that beautiful country before finally de-
Gliding upon settling there Mrs. Connolly
is very i'll, and this may delay them,
it is thought she will recover. sufficiently
to allow their making the trip.
Joseph H. Kerr intends to leave for
Browns Grove, Pawnee county, Kansas,
on Wednesday evening, in company with
VIM. +. Norris and wife, to take look al
the country, with view of settling there
We would be sorry to have Joe move away
He is a god citizen, and then-they d miss
him in the Fourth ward Democratic meet
lngs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
GOOD LORD DELIVER US.
SOME STORM AND MORE EXCITE
MENT.
PANIC IN A CHURCH, SOME OF
THE MEMBERS IN A
NEW ROLE.
No Lives Lost.

The members of the Presbyterian
church held meeting in the basement Of
their building last Wednesday evening for
the purpose, so said, of making arrange
ments to hold religious services in the
main tent of Forepaugh's circus, Sunday
next. Our readers will remember there
was a violent wind came up that evening,
and it so happened that during the
progress of the meeting,a book case stand
ing against an open window was blown over
upon the pastor. Every one in the city
knows what Sampson Rev. Mr.. Findley
is, as to size and strength, and will pardon
the impressions of those present if they
momentarily thought he had seized the
pillars of the ediice and was about to
bring down death and destruction upon
their devoted heads. Such thought of
course could only have been momentary,
but remembering the catastrophe of 1875
when the same building was so nearly de-
molished by similar storm, and upon
realizing the actual cause of their pastor
being so suddenly foored. there was wild
excitement, men rushing rushing hither
and thither, a commingling of unmusical
choruses, and cheeks all pale which but
one hour before, probably, had not blushed
at the praise of their own loneliness. The
rush for the door proved blockade.
Then came the time which tries mems
souls; young and old were alike impressed
with the necessity of making an exit-ar
egress that should be both hasty and
practicable, neither stood they on the or
der of their going. TIE aged Rev. Kelly
maugre his years and infrmities of limb
essayed the role Of ground and lofty tUm
bling in manner aud form that would viii
him enthusiastic renoWn in the line o
acrobatic profession, Through an oper
window went his venerable form like swift
| shooting mcteors in Ardven's gloomy vale
In ancient times Ajax defying the light
ming was deemed sublime, the highes
Of physical and moral courage. Even 81
stood the tall aud graceful form Of on
late congressman. mounted upon the top
most height of splintbottomed chair
bible in hand, and amidst the wild dlsma.
and threatened destruction commandin!
silence, and in humble imitation of tn
august command of diety upon the storm.
sea exc,aiming let there be silence-anC
there 1Uas silence A few words sufhced t.
show that the panic was causeless in fact
that no danger was apprehended, and tina
peace hath its victories more renownet
than wind storm. The tumult ceased
order reigned, the Rev, Kelly one
more sought safety from wind an
rain within the bosom of the church, tn
book case was righted, and the latel
frightened inmates of the sacred edifc
again joyously and devoutly ioine
in that good old doxology Of
Praise God from whom all blessing
flow"
IT'S welI-it might have been worse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
Take It Home,

The Union attempts to be facetious over
the meeting in Killers Hall on Saturday
evening. Why did it not tell how many
were present at its Court House meeting.
1t is now said that Jim Montgomery did
not sign that call-that it was gotten up
and his signature forged in the Union
Office, but Jim happened down that way,
by accident, an unusual direction for him
to go on Saturday nights, and went in and
fathered the Unions bantling. Jim is a
very convenient chairman to have.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

A VALUABLE MEDIcINE.-Buchu 10
various forms has for many years been one
Of the chief articles in the Mdteria Melica
for the treatment Of certain diseases,
among which are chiefly those affecting
the urinary, digestive. and circulatory or
gans. The difficulty that was long ex-
perIenced 10 obtaining 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
the last quarter of century has been ex-
tensively used both by physicians and in
house and family practice, and with very
gratifying success This medicine, like
every other valuable thing, has been imi-
tated, and those who have use for it will
do we'll to see that the obtain the genuine
"Helmboid Buchu," the only pure and
reliable preparation,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

CURE BY CONTACT. Many would have
us imagine the farthest way round to be
the nearest road home, who sluice The
stomach with internal medicines for dis
eases, which, lying near the surface, are
more readily reached by the absorbents.
Thus, 10 rheumatic affections, pains in the
back or limbs, wounds, stiff joints, and
similar complaints Nature, in the form
alton of pores has given US natural inlet
for healing applications. which is provided
for by Camphorine, delicate ointmea.
perfect in operation; pleasant in applica
ton, and proved by long experience.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
loRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when 10 New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate. adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel,
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, ftteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free OF expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Uuion trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
First Glass Goods.

A frst-class article will commend itself
at all times and is always the cheapest in
the end Those dealers who buy an in
ferior grade of goods because cheaper not
unfrequently suffer the consequences of
their mistaken economy from loss of trade.
Among the various grades OF starch in the
market Kingsford's Oswego takes the
lead. Pure and unadulterated, producing
a clean white finish and retaining its gloss,
it has grown in popularity until it now is
a household necessity. Its success in this
vicinity is due to the efforts of Ed. T..
Colburn one of the most consistent work
ers on the road. A gentleman at all
times, and a thorough business man he
has built up a splendid trade in this
and adjoining cities. First class
goods will count every time and it can
safely be said that no better starch is
manufactured than Kingsford's celebrated
Oswego.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

EVERY FLAVOR TRUE -With great
care, by process entirely his own, Dr.
Price is enabled to extract from each Of
the true select fruits and aromatics, all of
its characteristic flavor, and place in the
market class of Flavorings ofrare excel
lenee. Every favor as represented, of
great strength and perfect purity. For
any favor that may be wanted for favoFiuG
ice creams, jellies custards. pastry, etc, we
RECON- mend DIR. Price True Flavoring Ex-
tracts, and feel sure that they will give
perfect satisfaction,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Passengers arriving in New York by
way of the Grand Central Depot, will find
the new and comfortable Hotel Devonshire,
which is opposite the main entrance on
f2d street, the most convenient and mex
pensive place to stop. 1t is a modern
hotel, and frst-class in all appointments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

"The boys against the Office" is the
way they played that game of ball on Sat
urday at the picnic of the Buford Plow
factory on Offerman's island. Somehow
the Office are deluding themselves with the
belief that they beat the boys. To settle
this question we give the score just as fur
nished by the umpire as follows:
Shop Runs 81. Errors II.
Office 2S. AZ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

THE FAME OF GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP
as remedy for eruptions, sores, burns, PIN
Piles, blotches and rheumatic and equity
pains has spread far and wide. Physicians
recommend it and the demand for it con-
stantIy increases. Depot. Crittenton's No.
Sixth Avenue
Change Gray Hair to Black or Brown
with HILL'S HAIR Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Since the opening of the new and excel
lent Hotel Deyonshire, opposite the main
entrance of Grand Central Depot, first
class accommodations at reasonable rates
can be had in this most convenient locality.
By all means stop at the Hotel Devonshire
On your next visit TO the city of New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

THE GLORY OF WOMAN is fine set of
teeth as well as fine head of hair. How
the enamel glistens after a good brushing
with fragrant Sozodont! Nothing destruc-
tive to the teeth can exist on the surface
or at the roots, if this vegetable antidote
to corrosion Is duly applied.
Spalding's Glue will mend anything ex-
cept broken heart.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

The Sherman House, Chicago, is the
only first class hotel in the business centre
of the city. Business mems time is money.
Its centre location saves the time of its
patrons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

1T GIVES US PLEASURE to announce to
the citizens of Rock Island that after
thoroughly testing Lodille's Headache
Specific we do not hesitate to say that it
will cure nervous and sick headache in
from 20 to 80 minutes. Sold at Bengston's
drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
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, 1877-06-25

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness. and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

For THIRTY YEARS. The dark eyed and
lovely daughters of Spanish America
have used Murray & Lanman's Florida
Water as their only cosmetic and toilet
perfume. 1t is the most fragrant, as well
as the most lasting of all Floral Waters,
and possesses refreshing and inVigorating
properties not contained in any other pre-
paratlon of the kind.
R6~For sale by Perfumers. Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Pozzoni's Chemical Balm Hair Restora-
tive. To preserve and beautiful the hu-
man hair what it will do Prevents the
hail from falling out. Increases the
growth and beauty of the hair. Retains
the hair in any desired form, prevents the
hair from turning gray, prevents and
entirely eradicates dandruff, heals PIN
pies and keeps the head delightfully."- cool.
The hair becomes rich, soft and glossy.
Perfectly clean ard will not soil the hat,
possesses an exquisite fragrance, and as a
dressing has no equal Price SO cents aud
81 per bottle. Sold by j. A. Pozzoni,
st. Louis. Mo, and by E. Breunert,
Emil Kehler, c. SpeideI, and by T. II.
Thomas, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

n nnUT OUR $3.50 AND 500 OUTFIT
JUN FREE Something New! obi'
one Agent in a town.
- W W. BISHOP
1919 West Madison street, ChlCA0o'
Bafer to the Editor of AReEs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

As spirituous liquors will injure men, so
opium or morphia will harmfully effect the
baby. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy
for the baby. 1t is free from opium. Price
25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Breakfast aud dinner sets, vases, chan
delers, lamps. chimneys. etc, at net
wholesale prices, at retail. May Bros,
cor. 18th street and I'd avenue, 25dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Popular illustrated book 900 pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid. for
so cents, by DR.. O. WHITTIER, GIT St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
Lightning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
HELMBOLD'S

This Preparation contains lno narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor is 1t quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every | disease; but for such
diseases al are here enumerated, viz: for Dis
eases OF the Bladder, all Diseases Of the Organs
weakness, &C, whether in male or female no
matter OF how long standing. II allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant TO the taste.
tits gratifying TO the proprietor OF these medi-
cnes to be able to state that 1t is now nearly 30
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used In
various parts OF the United States and have given
TO patient and practitioner the highest degree of
satisfaction in the various cases 10 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 beneficial
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 81
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
menstrual in successive operations TO take up the
eItractive matters, and in consequence most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, II not rendered totally inert by
injudcious and unskilful management OF those
unacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations OF SArsaparilla and Of
Buehu, 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 that there should be standard
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessing
the most advantage To effect this, and obviate
the inconvenience alluded to- have made a
number Of experiments TO ascertain the most
efeCtuAl means Of extracting the virtues OF Sar-
sqparlla and the Buchu, and TO discover the most
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most favoraby and it 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 arc
the most active preparations Of either which can b'
made.
Two tablespoonful OF the Extract Of Zarsapa-
rillR, added to pint Of water, is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle Is fully equal to
gallon OF the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the Decoc-
ton, as usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bEtterS, can be had Of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

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, 1877-06-25

Table cutlery, spoons. casters, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
as Nav Bros, 25dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is a
model establishment 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and it's table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

How can | have clear and brilliant COM
plexionP Simple by using DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture and observing the rules of
health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
Dunbar's Wonderful Discovery! Bethesda
Mineral Spring Water.
Wankesha. Wis.

This water is the acknowledged cure of
the intractable and incurable disease known
as Bright's disease, Giobetes, dropsy, brick
dust deposit, inflammation OF the neck of
the bladder, alkali, aud equity swelling.
For the liver it is unsurpassed. 1t will al
lay all inflammation of the kidney and urinal
organs in twenty-four hours giving imme-
date relief; also, in scarlet fever it pre-
vents the kidney from congeshng, and re-
moves all traces Of albumeneria. 1t will
give relief in all cases of high fever. Has
never failed TO do what is claimed for it.
Col RICHARD DUNBAR.
Waukesha, Wis.
For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis x Co and by druggists through
out the world. 5-l9d&w1y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25
CITY.


The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA n. "a above zero ~ NJ. roo above zero
ga. M, $50 F" SP.M. 79e
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Real Estate.
L. CHEESEMAN'S
REAL ESTATE
Loan Agency,
FOR SALE.

BLOCK, ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-25

OFFICE, BENGSTON's BLOCK.
ROCK IsLAND,RILl