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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Futile ATTEMPT at Suicide

Yesterday noon the crowning act was
performed in love affair, the inception Of
which dates back several months. The
facts as learned by your reporter are sub
stantially as follows:
On the bluff, IN Doublin's addition,
resides a woman named Margaret Cooper.
Mrs Cooper has a daughter I6 years of
age by the name of Emma Ferris. a child
of the former Of her two husbands, both of
which are now dead. Mrs. Cooper owns
the house in which she lives, which is val
ued at about $500, but beyond this she has
nothing, and being unable to work, her
aud her daughter have been recipients of
the countys bounty for several months.
Between the daughter and one Jacob
Hager an intimacy had sprung up, which,
on the part of the girl, ripened into pas
sionate and consuming love, and she
| loDged to enter into the blissful matrimo-
nial relations with Jacob; but to this wish,
an insurmouutable barrier presented itself,
III the shape of a woman who already
occupied that relation with the aforesaid
Jacob. Emma. had several times asked
Hager if he intended to marry her, and
his reply, as he says, was that, when he
got divorce from his wife he would talk
about it. Matters stood in this condition
up to yesterday, when the girl who had
been driven from home by her mother last
Sunday, and forbidden to again darken the
door, and had since then been living al
G. j. Hager's, brother of Jacob s, where
he also boarded said to Jacob, that she
must know now whether he intended tc
marry her, as she was driven from home
and had no place to go to-. His reply was
the same as before. and shortly afterwards
she asked him for fifteen cents to buy
some writing paper. He had nothing less
than a so cent piece which he gave her,
and she went down town. When she re-
turned she walked to the table, took tea.
cup In one hand. and holding small via
in the other, remarked that she had the
thing there that would settle her troubles
and poured it into the cup and drank it
Mrs. G. j, Hager and Jacob saw the trans
action, but supposed she was trying t
frighten them and paid no attention to it
1t proved, however, to be large dose O
laudanum, and it was only through thu
united efforts of Dr. 8 Morey and Vitzthuu
that she was saved. Her mother, wht
has been slightly demented for the pas
six months, became raviDg maniac upoI
hearing that she had taken poison, ant
last evening was conveyed to the count,
poor house. To-day the girl, although
weak, is considered to be entirely out o
danger. More anon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
1ivelx rimes IN scranton. pa.

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. Am attempt
was made last night, at about9 9 o'clock; to
surrender of the mayors posse into the
hands 6f the mob upon writ of com
mittment Carriages were provided and
the mob assembled at Taylorville, but their
plan was thwarted by the prompt action of
the military, which, took possession of the
posse, and delivered them up this A. NJ ,
to the sheriff at Wilkesbarre.
SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. 9-The vigilance
committer, escorted by two cpmpaniss of
militia, have gone to Wiikesbarre by
special train this A. NJ, to surrender them
selves 90 the charges OF murder uade
against them by Alderman Mahots jury,
and give bail for their appearance at trial.
They take with them bailsmen represent
ing several millions Of dollars. The CON
sta bles refused to surrender their warrants
and wish to take tie committee before the
aldermen in the Sixth ward, which would
certainly have caused a serious riot. The
committee have therefore goue before a
judge at Wilkesbarre to avoid arrest here
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
The Ausable Nails
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1T is AN ERRONEOUS IDEA that disease can
not be cured except by taking large quantities Of
medicines into the stomach, in a great many cases
Of which much injury is done, although the disease
In point be actually cured The coats OF the stom-
ach by continued use of nauseating mixtures, fire.
quently become so much disordered that the diges-
tive function is seriously injured-the result Of
d1arrhPa and cOstiyeness, fatulence, nightmare
etc Woud it not. therefore, be very desirable to
possess a remedy, which being applied externally
would excite the absorbents to Increased action
and thus carry of through this medium the delete.
rOus principle Nhich is the direct cause of the dis
ease: 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-
fectcd by this course of treatment, and the ngred
ents Of which H G. FARRELLs CELEBRATED
ARABIAN LINIMENTi is composed, are extricated
from rare plants peculiar TO Arabia. This great
Iniment (Which is now to be had OF most respecta-
BILE druggists and merchants in every town in the
United States) is daily eecting which seemed
beyond the power of medicine to ocontrol-consump-
ton, bronchitis and liver complaints in their first
stages. nervous affections, indigestion, enla1ge-
ment OF the Spleen scrofulous tumors goitre, etc.,
are frequentlEeurec, and always relieved by its
use. 1t is unsurpassed as an anodyne-relieying
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 or
cattle requiring an external application it is an ef-
fectual remedy,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
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 or three times during
the day. In little while those who adopt this ad-
vice frequently increase the number Of drinks"
and in time become confirmed inebriates. bev-
erage which will not create thirst for Intoxicating
liquors. and which is intended especially for the
benefit Of debiitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. Schencks Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices OF many medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create an appetite for the in
toxcating cup. The hourishing and the life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and well known to medi-
cal men have a most strengthening influence. A
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its val
liable qualities. For debility arising from sickness
over exertion or from anv cause whatever, wine
glassiul Of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for
wholesome food. Eo all who are about leaving
their homes we desire to say that the excellent ef-
| fects of DR.. schenck's seasonable 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, 1877-08-09
LOOK OUT FOR couNrERFE1Ts,

The public are cautioned against another coun-
terieit, which has lately made is appearance called
". B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment the most danger
of all the counterfelts, because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought ts evil ef-
fects.
G. Farrell, sole inventor and PROPRIETOR and whole
sale druggist, No. II Main street, Peoria, Illinois,
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad-
before FRrrell's thHs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all other are counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
E5S- Price 25 and so 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 H. G.. Farrell as above
accompanied with good character, responsibility,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
TELEGRAP1EH1E'L1C.
I7esegrapAsd to the Rock Island Argue
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The Daily News says
it is probable that Lord Beaconsfeld, be-
fore parliament separates, possibly this
evening, will make a statement ia the
house of lords, as to the position and policy
of the government 10 reference to eastern
affairs.
The News says it is requested to con-
tradlct all current rumors concerning DIR.
Butts, he has gone to Ireland on private
business land will probably at the same
time consult the council of the home rule
league as to the best course to be pursued,
but he has no intention of resigning his
seat,
LONDON, AHg. 9.-The Times has a
a kustnidii dispatch, dated the 5th inst,
which says, General Zimmerman has
most of the fourth corps and division of
another corps in Debondscha, his main
force being encamped about miles from
Teturnovoda.
The Times Berlin dispatch asserts that
Turkey recently notified the powers of the
Porte's their willingness to conclude peace
on a gener i basis Of Count Andrassys' re-
form role, but the correspondent thinks
this is not likely to lead to any practical
results just now.
Russia is tar too strong and too Jealous
Oh her reputation to acquiesce 10 the
Turkish propositions after one or several
rebuffs. Austria and Germany, on the
other hand, knowing that Russia is re-
solved on continuing the war and if neces
sary going into winter quarters 10 Bulgaria
or houmania, hesitate to recommend to
Prince Gorstchokoff the message of the
Grand Vizier.
The Pail Mall Gazette says, the Russian
losses up to July 24th, according to an
othclal statement, amount to $685.. The
losses at Plenva are not included III this
statement.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. Aug. 9.-Many ru
mors OF Russian defeats sre current to-
day, but the war Office only confirms the
victory at Levatz. Russian losses are
said to have been very heavy,
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 9.-Accordns
to intelligence in diplomatic circles, thu
Russians, in superior force, have attacked
Plevna to-day with result unknown. Three
of the imperial palaces have been con
verted into hospitals for the wounded
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
ACCIDENT ON THE JERSEY
CENTRAL.
Train Thrown in the River and 30 Persons
Injured.-Furthsr Particulars.

New YORK, Aug. "a reported acci-
dent has occurred on the Central r. r. of
New Jersey at Oceanport bridge, that
the cars were thrown into the river and
about 25 or 80 persons badly hurt. No
one killed so far rs learned.
LONG BRANCH, Aug. "a train leav-
ing Jersey City at 7 AS this a. M, on the
Central r. R. of New Jersey. consisting
of an engine, baggage car, and four pas
senger cars, met with a serious accident at
Ocean Port bridge, through some unknown
cause. The engine jumped the track and
running along the ties plunged into the
bank, the sudden jar throwing the bag
gage cars and three passenger cars over
the side of the bridge into the water which
was about three feet deep, AS far as
known there are no lives lost, but several
are very seriously injured Some of the
injured we're brought to Long Branch and
are now being attended at the depot here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
1--WE STOCg.
ST. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. aug D.
whest- Lower: No 3, 20 cash; 16zQ1 16j
Aug; 121s6D1 1874 Sept.
Corn Higher; No l, 429s Sept.
Oats-26.
Whisky-1 CS.
Pork-Firm; 13 so cash.
Lard-Easier; summer 62M.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs "A 7S05 10; receipts 2.400.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Labor Meeting in Columbus, Reported
Strike on the B. B. o. Road Tomorrow.

COLUMBUS, Aug. 9.-Unsigned circulars
have been issued in this city calling for a
meeting of workingmen next Saturday to
nominate full county ticket. including
two members of the legislature. It is pro-
posed at the meeting to discuss the pro-
priety of cooperating with workingmen
throughout Ohio, as to state convention
to nominate candidates from governor
down. The opinion prevails 10 come
quarters that the movement, so far as it
relates to this county, is in the interest of a
local labor reformer who is already CAD
didate for county Office.
A rumor has prevailed here since yes
terday to the effect that the engineers,
firemen, and brakemen on the entire line
OF the B. Il O, railroad have decided to
strike tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
FINANCIAL
S25. SEQ. SiOQ. $500. $500.

The reliable house Of ALEX. FR0THINGHAM
& CO., No. 12 Wall street, New York publish u
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which trey send free TO
any address. In addition To large number Of edi-
tOrals on financial and other topics, II contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing OF every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHINGHAM 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.-[Ne York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Accident on the Missouri Pacific z R
Who were Injured

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 9.-Among the passen-
gers hurt by the accident on the Missouri
Pacific 4. R. near Cente~view, yesterday.
we're Thos. Z. Owens. Wo7thingtou, Ia,
shoulder dislocated;S, Furney. Greeuville,
Iowa. cut on wrist; Nicholas Furney, same
place. cut on head, wrist and shoulder;
E, w, Stout, Wrightsville, Iowa, head
and shoulders; Geo. w. Gordon, Owens.
vile, iowa, breast. arm and shoulder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Decline in the Sugar Market.

New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Tribune
states that heavy decline 10 the prices of
sugar, The last two months, is due to the
fact that the market is overloaded. The
stock now held is the largest ever accumu-
lated here. The Tribune predicts disaster
to some of the firms, and cites the case of
one honse that is carrying $4,000 hogs
heads, which, if sold at present market
rates would be at a loss of $8O0O0O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
21st Day of August, a. D. 1877,

21st Day of August, a. d. 1877,
at which Election there will be submitted to the
voters of said city the question OF issuing the Bonds
of sad cit1 under the provisions OF the act OF the
7 Te0islature of said State, entitled An ACT TO
amend an act entitled An act relating 10 county
and CITY debts, and to provide for tne Pay.men,
thereof by taxation in such counties anu clsles.
Approved February 18th, 1865; ana 10 amenS s sne
title thereof Approved and IN force Aprii @''n'
FIRsT.-The number of Bonds proposed 10 DC
issned Is two hundred and twenty (g2O
SECOND The amount of each OF SAID BONUS on
its face shall be, to-wit: One hundred ana L%ens y
fi201 of said bonds shall be of the principal sun
each of one thousand ($10O0l dollars ana one nun
fred tIOO) of said bonds shall be OF the pflhcip@l
sum ch OF five hundred $500 dollars r .,a
THIRD.-The rate Of interest ON each "a e"iu
bonds shall be six 81 per centum per annum.
FouRTH.-The principal of each OF SAID bonus
aI he payable tWentv (20l years from the hrst aae
Of Gentember A. ID. 1877, and the interest shall ut
navahle semi-annually, both principal ana lnteres
shsll he PAYABLE at the First National Banl
Of New York City; said bonds shall be issued 10
the burmese of raising money to purchase or reuf'
certain domestic bonds of said city amounting II
nrincinaI and interest to about the sum OF tel
thousand (s1OOO0) dollars and all certain warrant
~ said city now outstanding. SAID warrant
amounting in the aggregate 70 s9e % o ~ Sal,e.
one hundred and sixty thousand $l0VUvg W ool5aIS "a
BY order OF the City Council OF the Si'y VI nOe'
Island ,,rr, c;tr elerlx
80 JNO. u. hhhO SA''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.-The Signal Ser.
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probilities for this afternoon and to-
night
Stationary, followed by falling barometer,
northerly winds, shifting to south and east,
warmer. clear or partly cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
The Canal Blockads-Troops Gone TO Assist
in Opening the Canal

BALTIMORE. Aug. 9.-Ihe seventh reg
iment left this morning for Hancock, Md,
to open the canal blockade at that point
and protect the boatmen. The United
States troops, under Gen Getty. at Cum
berland will cooperate with the state mil.
itia. Hancock is 81 miles east of Cum
berland, and about 200 boats are tied up
there obstructing all navigation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS
MATHEWS.

Gives splendid gloss and finish TO ali starched
goods, making them wHITER AND CLEARER tia
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. SOLD by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
Al. MATHEWS & CO.. IS Murray St., N. y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
ngBarnard & Leas have commenced

R@Barnard & Leas have commenced
ecting smoke stack at the east of their
moulding room, which will hereafter be
used as boiler room, and a new brick
foundry 90 by 80 feet will be built east of
the old one.
~The Fourth of July celebration
committee are settling bills as fast as
possible, and will furnish in few days a
statement of their receipts and eXpend-
itures. They wish it understood that it 10
not being left unattended, but so large a
matter requires time in which to look
into the details.
E~The members of the new military
company will meet at the Reese House,
this evening, to complete their organization
and officer the company. All who have
signed the papers are earnestly requested
to be present The ardor of some of the
brave would be-solders seems to have
been dampened by the use made of the
state guards in other localities during the
strike. Don't be afraid boys we will not
have another strike within Gve years.
REAA family quarrel occurred in the
western portion of town yesterday. which
is likely to get into the police court. 1t
seems that the wives of Hnkan Olson, and
Mr.. Yeungberg, got into a dispute over
their children, in which the men finally
took a part, feeling of each others wind
pipes in a loving manner calculated to
cause a cooness between friends and
arouse com bativeuess. 1t is stated that
subsequently, one of them did get quite
wiothy Still there more to follow"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
MAINE REPUBLICANS.
They Don't Like Hayes by a vote of as
to AZ.

AUGUSTA, Aug. 9.-The State Repub.
lican Convention was called to order at the
appointed hour by Jas. g. Blaine. Chair
man of the State Committee. The vote
stood IS for the resolutions endorsing the
administration to At opposed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
CannphOrineI !

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most delicate fabric,
has pleasant and refreshing odor. 1t will imme.
diateiy relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
swelled Face, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises,
Rnnions and Chilblains, Eruptions of the Skin,
pain i'm Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Fire near cineinnas1-Loss SIS, 900.

. CINCINNATI, Aug. 9 -Sindburger' s
market, Jacob Undersigner's drug store,
Henry Hartman's and Henry Whipper' 5
dwellings, 10 Sdousville, suburb to
Cincinnati, were burned early this A. n.
Loss estimated at SIS 1000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09

ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE.

RICHARps & SoHRsEcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the AReus, and where all Moline
business is transacted by .. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by noen TO en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09

Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. g.
Wheat--Active and higher; 08ss1 0Sa1 Aug
] 015sQ1 ok Sept.
Corn-Active and higher; 46S Aug; ass Sept.
Oats-Wesk; 241z cash.
Rye-Fairly active; Sc cash.
Barley-67 September.
Pork-More active higher; 10 25 Sept; 13 20 Oct
Lard-Higher; s 671a sept; 8 T21z Oct.
Whisky-1 0S.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 1900; lower; light 1905 Is:
common mixed to selected shipping heavy 75GS
10; packing T51l4 80.
Cattle Dull; receipts 3,fO00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1sasl
IMPORTING. MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENsIEG CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut streete
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns @ NIGER will be found invaluable in all
cases of Cramp ether disorders caused by change
0f wafer or bad water, and few drops used regu-
iafly by travellers will usually act as Preventive
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, small quantity with
little sWeetened water will be found TO give strength
which Is the great objection the of alcoholic
stimulants Producing all the good effects of g
Mustard Plaster without the possibility of blister
ing the skin-l Its application on hannelie most eff
cacious. And In the case Of persons pfedisposed
70 Rheumatism and Goufy Affections, It is Of great
service, fused to rub wifh1
- Beware Of Counterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
\. oline Board OF Health.

The board of health met last evening at
the engine house in regular monthly ses-
sion. The secretary presented the follow
ing report, which was accepted.
That suitable books have been procured
for the use of the board, but that they
yet needed table or desk 10 which to
keep books and papers,
Number of births reported from July
l4th, to Aug. 7th, was nine Number of
deaths reported from July 18th to Aug.
9th, was eleven, OF this number, died
of cholera, 2 of bronchitis, | still born.
premature birth, dysentery, | diarrhea,
apolexy~ All under the age of 20 months,
One case of scarlet fever has been report.
ed. One nuisance, back of store on Main
street, was ordered suppressed, which WEI
promptly complied with.
| would call the attention of the board
to the practice of the slaughtering of ami,
mails within the city limits.
j. W. MoREY, Sec'y.
The following rules and regulations
were adopted
The regular meeting of the board shall be
held on the second Wednesday evening of
each month.
Special meeting of the board may be
called at any time by the president, or, in
his absence, by the secretary, by giving to
each member of the board notice thereof.
All complaints of nuisances must be
made in writing to the secretary. or in
person to some member of the board in
open session.
1t shall be the duty of each member Of
the board, and of the police, who shall be
coguizant Of any violation OF ordinances oi
the city of Moline pertaining to the health
of its citizens, or violations of the orders oi
the board of health, to forthwith make
complaint thereof to the Police Magistrate
and cause immediate steps to be taker
towards prosecuting the offenders.
On motion board adjourned,
| W MODCx Cooir
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,. Aug "
Wheat-Lower; Nos, "a cash: 1oA Aug;
OK Sept.
Corn-4h
Oats-Flrm; "a.
Rye-54.
BaFley--6s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-09
AnOther RailrOaa POOL 70 BOB the people

Another Railroad Pool to Rob the People.
ST. Louis. Aug. 9--It is announced
that the Kansas Pacific and Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fee roads have formed a
pool for all local. and through passenger
and freight business. Each road will be
allowed forty per cent. its gross earnings
for expenses, and the remaining so per
cent. will be divided equally between the
two roads.