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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
seductior and spicide.

At West Liberty, Iowa. on Monday
night, woman named Miss Lydia Ed
wards. forty-three years Of age. died from
the effects Of poison administered by her
self. Miss Edwards came from Ohio,
where her parents still live, having resided
in West Liberty only two years. Since
her arrival there she has been engaged in
the occupation of seamstress, at times
living alone, but most of the time making
her home with some respectable family.
At the time of her death and for two
months previous she was boarding. at the
house Of, Geo. N. Ayleswerth. During all
her residence in West Liberty nothing had
been seen to cast reflection on her char :
acter, and she was considered respecta-
Bile member of society. On last Monday
evening she seemed more than usually
thoughtful, and not inclined to talk.
About nine o'clock Mr.. Nelson BoWlsby
called to see her and stayed until after ten,
nothing unusual in appearance or speech
attracted his attention. In the meantime
Mr.. and Mrs. Aylesworth had retired for
the night, but did not sleep. They heard
Mr.. Bowlsby leave the house, and ten
minutes after groans were issuing from
Miss Edwards room. Mrs. AylesworAh
got up and went to Miss e, s room. She
was lying on the sofa, and gasping for
breath. She requested Mrs. A, to fan
her. saying she was sick, but did not know
what the matter was. Aylesw0rth was
called and ran for help The sick woman
grew rapidly worse, her complexion grow
ing darlSand froth issuing from her mouth
At about eleven o'clock she breathed hel
last.
A post norton examination of the body
showed that the lady would have become
La mother in about one month. Traces o.
poison were found in the stomach, and tht
verdict of the coroner's jury was that de
ceased came to her death from the effect,
of poison. administered by hands unknown
The evidence of Bowlsby at the inques
proved that he had been keeping the LADY,
company for about two years, and had Wis
tied her quite frequently at all times o
day and night. He had promised Il
. marry her when divorce could be OBJ
tanned from his wife, who was now Twins
somewherein Missouri. Miss Edwards
, at the time of her death, had in her pos
session 1920 of Bowlsby's money.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
The Camp Keeting--A Large Atten-
dance Expected Tomorrow.

The attendance at the Methodist camp
meeting at Tyndal's Grove, which opened
on Wednesday, has been larger than any
meeting before held by the Methodist
of this county Nearly 100 tents have been
put up and all are occupied. while, the
number of visitors from surrounding towns
number fully 800. The attendance from
this city and Moline, tomorrow, will be
very large. and for the information of those
who intend to be present, we publish the
following programme of the exercises
Ga. Prayer and song service.
M--Preaching service.
10A. M.-Iestimony and song service.
l0:45 A. M.-Preaching service.
2:30P. M.-Preaching service
4:20 P. M-Uhildren's meeting.
7:l5 P. M.-Prayer and song service.
7:45 P. M-Preaching and altar service.
To add to this there is prayer, song and
other services in the tents during all hours
of the day 1t is understood that Rev. j.
G. Evans. of Abingdon. will preach Sun.
day morning. He is one of the most elo
quent men in the conference. Other good
speakers will fill the pulpit at every service
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

A VALUABLE MEDICINE. 10
various forms has for many years been one
Of the chief articles in the Mdter1a MetIica
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-
perlenced in 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-
tensiveiyeused both by physicians and in
gratifying success. This medicine, like
every other valuable thing, has been mi.
tated, and those who have use for it will
do well to see that the obtain the qea;st,,e
"Helmbold Buchu," the only pure and
reliable preparation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

4 SURE THING.-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. are. warranted to cure
the Gonnorh@a, elect, Chor1ee, Structures,
disease of the kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females.
Dr. Hunters Specific No. ? is a sure
remedy for the Spermatorrh9a, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions, the loss of
power, caused by self abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of DIR. Hunters Specific,
81 per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle,
Sent everywhere by EXPRESS. DR.. j.
Dinsbeer, sole proprietor, No. sos. North
Seventh steet, St. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guaranteed or
money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
for less money than any other physician IN
St. Louis. Write or call. For sale by ali
druggists, It's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
TiIlinghast VS. Sturgeon.

Praise me if you can; damn me if you
must but beseech you not to ignore me, .
writes the anxious longer after the Repub.
lican nomination for county school com.
missioner. This office, under the present
law, requires man with sufficient ability
to draw his salary and u commission OF two
per cent. On the school money with proper
regularity, aud, perhaps, slight knowl-
edge of the rules of croquet, together with
experience in keeping a paper collar clean
and wearing cane becomingly. The
question of immaculate linen is not of as
much Importance as qualification as that
of ruffled or plain fronts. Of the two
aspirants in this city both are fully up in
all these qualifications; the only real
difference between the two in essential
qualifications is that one wears turn-down
collar while the other beams up in the
midst Of the latest style stand-up-far
with white neck tie. This gives him q
more, serious ministerial look. 1t is on
this look that THE ARGUS bases its prefer
ence. The Republicans Of the caunty, of
course. want.something ofa more worldly
nature on which, to base their preference
The ARGUS, always DESTROYS of keeping
its Republican readers thoroughly posted,
can supply this want; and, whenever Thu
ARGUS sees any manifestations Of this
desire on the part of our Republican
friends, these reasons will be given SC
distinctly that the dumbest, most obtuse
and partisan caucus can fully comprehend
them,-even if the county.clerk is in the
caucus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One Of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in 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 10 your
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

IT Is GENERALLY ADMITTED THAT THERE
cannot be anything more exquisItely deli
cate for pertaining the handkerchief than
HURRY & LANNAN's FLORIDA WATER,
but its great and distinctive property is its
adaptability to the uses of the BATH. 1t is
the only perfume that we know of EsPEU-
TALLY AND PARTICULARLY suited to use
in this way; tie power it has of impartlng
to the waters Of TIE bath great soothing,
refreshing and inyigorsting effects; is
peculiar to itself
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
Is the Board of Education Private
institutions

Institution
That is question we would like to have
the worthy president Of the board answer.
If it's. why is it that the people are COM
PEELED to settle all the bills contracted by
that body2 If it is a public body, then
every citizen has q right to be present at
each meeting of the board, if he wishes to
do so, and hear and see all that is done.
If it is close communion Baptist cor
poration, organized to give employment to
three or four members of one family where
there are seventy other applicants from
families not related. by blood or marriage,
to the corporation, then let us know it.
The very worthy president of the Board
makes a fool of himself in the delusion
that, when the Board is 10 session, no one
but members has right to be present.
Such an idea is unworthy of his intelli-
gence, age and experience. Is he or any
other member possessed of an opinion
bearing upon school questions which they
are ashamed of or afraid TO have known
Ii so, Why not step down and let drawer
and more independent men come to the
front, who are not afraid to meet any issue
that may be presented.
Knowing that the German and Swedish
petitions, for the teaching of those
languages 10 our public schools
would be presented last evening,
reporter for this paper was present
in order to report the views of the
members upon the matter, and to iearr
what disposal would be made of the petit
lions. He had only been seated few
minutes, when be was addressed by the
worthy and obhging president of the board
in the most serious manner,who requested
that he would withdraw from the room, al
''tbe members might sag something a0hicI
they didn't qoant IN the paper" The re
porter informed him that that was jus
why he had come,-that was his business
there-and the reporter remained until thu
close of the meeting.
Nothing was said during the evening
which would be apt to injure the chances
OF the members for reelection, unless j
was that the very worthy honorable
president of the board wanted to kill til,
petitions at once-by giving as reason
why the matter could not be done thi
year, that no provision had been made il
the annual tax levy for the additional ex
pense which it would incur" The othe
members, although expressing themselye
as thinking the plan impracticable, at thi
time, nevertheless thought the petitioner
were entitled to the serious consideration {
the board, before any action twas taker
Hence the postponement.
We hope that the very excellent and ez
ceedingly worthy president OF the board wi
get the notion out of his head-that tn
board of education is a private body-h
would probably feel easier, sleep better
and breathe freer, if he does He is to
old to advocate such ridiculous questio
successfully.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
The Teeth of Dxnpsptica.

Acidity Of the stomach will destroy the
strongest teeth, unless it's effects be counter
acted with Sozodont. This pure vegetable
antacid aud disinfectant protects the denta
surfaces by removing every impurity tha
adheres to them, and preventing the
formation of tartar.
A wretched mistakel Not to buy
Spaulding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

Fourteen ounces make a pound, is the
new commercial arithmetic. Dooley Broth
ers stick to the old table, and when the
public buy DooLEY's YEAsTPowDER they
get full weight and running over. Each
can is marked and invites a test. The ar
ticle is also the purest and strongest in the
market
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

teach ers. which resulted in the election of
Lille Murphy, Daisy Hardy, and Mary
Davenport
The salaries of these teachers were fixed.
under the rule, at $40 per month for the
FIRST year, $45 for the second, and $50 for
the third, should they give satisfaction to
the board and remain that time in the
schools.
The board then adjourned.
j. E. EVERETT, Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

PLEASE TO INQUIRE and you will find
that GLENN's SULPHUR Soar is held in
the highest esteem, both by the people and
the medical profession, as i remedy for skin
diseases and blemishes. Sold By all Drug
gists. HILL HAIR AND WHTsKER Dye,
Black or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
Personal,

The st, Louis Republican has the follow
ing personals:
Rev. j. S. Mabie, late pastor of Beau
mont Baptist church, now settled at Rock
ford ILL.,, is moving his household goods to
his home.
Hon. Joseph Whitehead. Rock Island, is
at the Lindel.
Who is the Hon, Joe?" Can it be
81. p" OF the St. Louis road?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
Removal.

J. w. Stark, dentist, has removed, fitted
and furnished new rooms. three doors west
of Rock Island National Bank. I'd avenue,
tGayford's new block, where he will be
pleased to see his old customers and as
many new ones as choose to favor him with
call, diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

ANNoUNcEMENT.-E. Nicholson has
purchased John HI. MueIler's saloon Sd
avenue and 10th streets and will be pleased
to see all the old customers and as many
new ones as desire to call. Everything
neat and clean, and courteous treatment
to all. ISdlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

EVERY LADY IN Rock ISLAND should
have a bottle Of Lodille's Headache
specific for it not only cures but prevents
headache coming on. Costs but fifty cents
Call on John Beugsto1.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
The Wenthar--ro-nau.

The following shows the temperatur
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA. M.7so above zero 10 $40 above ger
"a. N, T9o '" " 3P.A. $50 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate purify cleanse, and strength
en- Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders Of
tue stomach, Liver, Bow u, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costive-
ness, indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousneas, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal Vlscera Warranted
20 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
- observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive OrRans
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In N the Head, Acidity OF tho Stomach, Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness Of Weight
IN the Stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Fiutfer-
tngs In the Pit OF the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
at the Heart, Choking or SufTocatinR Sensation
Whenin Lying Posture, Dimness Of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain IN
the Head, Deficiency OF Precipitation, Yellowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Iimbs
and Sudden finishes OF Heat Burning in the Flesh
few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Price
70 cents per box, Sold by druggists
Read FALSE AND TRUE"
Send one letter-stamp to RAILWAYS CO., No g.
Warren 81, New York. Information worth thou.
Ands Will be sent You.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

During the past season many alterations
and improvements have characterized the
internal arrangements of the popular
American House. Boston. Although the
Hotel is one of the Oldest and decidedly the
largest first-olass House in New England,
there are few so well kept aud none SO clean
and comfortable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

The late President contest engendered
much bad blood which coolness and
judgment will correct. The bad blood
induced by persistentviolation of Nature
great but simply laws requires not only
GOODNESS ana judgment. but obedience to
hygienic measures and the proper use oi
Dr. Bulls Blood Mixture to insure its puri.
ication.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
TEn0r of IL Years Gros0th Cured 6y
RddtoaVs Resident.

BEVERLY, Mass, July Is, 1869.
DR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian THmor in the
Ovaries aad bowels. All the doctors said "there
was help for it." tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. l saw your
Resolvent and thought wOulG try it; hut had no
faith IN It, because had suffered for twelve years
l took six bottles of the ResOlvent and one box Of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your heady Re
liei aud there IL not sign OF tumOr TO be or
felt. and feel better smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side of the bowels, over the groin. write this
to you for the benefit Of others. You can publish
II II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
another Letter from Hrs. 9. Krapf.

AUHUbT 10, 1910.
DIR RADwAY-Kiud Sir: take the liberty to ad =
dress you again. My health is greatly improved
by the use OF your medicines. Three OF the JUNIORS
are entirely gone, and the fourth is nearly So
Dropsy ID gone health still improving and my
weight decreasing eyry fast l have had great
many calls this summer to inquire OF the wonder
full cure your medicine has done for me, one from
ohio, one from Canada, three from jackson, and
quite number from this place. Yours with re-
Jpect, MRS. e. KRAPF.
We are we'll acquainted with Mrs Krapf She lie
an estimaDle lady, and very benevolent. She has
been the means of selling many bottles of the Re
solvent by the druggists of Ann,Arbo TO persons
afflicted with internal juniors. We have heard Of
some wonderful cures effected by It. Yours re-
specially, EBERBACH & co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

PAzzoNI's Chemical BALM Hair Restor-
alive. To preserve and beautity the
human hair. What it will do. Prevents
the hair falling out. Increases the growth
and beauty of the hair. Retains the hair
10 any desired form. Prevents the hair
from turning grey. Prevents and entirely
eradicates dandruf. Heals pimples and
keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
hair becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as a
dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

Dr. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infalIible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness, aud 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, 1877-08-18
The Geneseo Races---FrIday's Pro.
gramme.


The attendance at the races at Geneseo.
yesterday was larger than on any previous
day, and the interest uDabated, The most
exciting race was the free for all, for
which there were ten entries; only six
started however.
The first heat was taken by Dakota
Maid, time 2:35; Ketty Stratton. I'd;
Little Sam, Sd; G. T. Pilot, 4th.
The second beat was won by Dakota
Maid. time 2:35; u, T. Pilot, I'd; Little
Sam, Sd; Kitty Stratton, 4th.
The third heat was holly contested and
was intensely interesting throughout. Al
the first pole it was a close hug between
Dakota Maid, Pilot, and Kitty Stratton
aud as they turned for the home stretch i
was neck and neck. The Maid made {
fine dash, however, aud came in winner o.
the heat and race. Time. 1851; Kitty
Stratton, ID; Pilot. Sd; Little Sam, 4th,
The last named horse would have beer
Sd, but was set back 10 4th place fo
running.
In the running race, best in 5, J mill
DASH started. 1t was closely contested
and won by Queen of Diamonds Tim
sd, sat, 542.
The consolation purse of 500 was wo
by King Philip. No time given.
This closed the races, which have been
financial success aud we'll managed through
out. Some dissatisfaction was espresso
because Jim Fisk and one or two othe
horses were allowed to enter the $40 an
minute races, as it was stated Fisk has
record of 2:34 in Michigan.
Taken altogether, however, the frs
meeting of the Geneseo Drying Par
Association was decided success. whic
will make the next meeting even NOR
interesting than was the one Just closed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
Lightning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

On motion of DIR. Truesdale the speci6-
cations for tin cutters on the new school
building were changed to copper.
The designations of Wade Wiser, Minnie
Briggs, and Jennie G. Woods, as teachers,
were rendered to the board and were, on
motion of j. NJ. Buford, accepted.
Two petitions were presented to the
board, one for the teaching of the Swedish
language, and the other for teaching the
German language in our public schools.
On motion of VIM. II. Gest these petitions
were received, read, placed on file and
action deferred to some subsequent meet
ing.
Tn motion the following janitors were
appointed, to serve while their services
are satisfactory to the board:
Fourth ward school-George Bushno,
$35 per month.
High SCHOOLGIRLS. Charlson, $50 per
month.
Third ward school--Owen Lee, $35 per
month.
Second ward school-Wm. Dixon. $50
per month.
First ward school-T. +. Vincent, $50
per month.
The board then proceeded to ballot for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

The "Baby's Best Friend" is DR.. Bull:
Baby Syrup, since it maintains the Baby
health by keeping ii free from Colo. Diar
rhma, etc. Price 25 cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

a INV OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
UUn FREE Something Newl Only
one Agent in a town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. W. BISHOP
129West Madison street, CHICAGO.
Refer to the Editor of AReus,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER.

ANN, ARBoR, Mich, April 30, 1875.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
ResOyent, Regulating Pills, and also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumOrs on
the abdomen which che mos seminent physicians of
our Medical Collel pronounced incurabe.
They were like K lots tree. When was cit
ting In a chair theJ hung almost to the floor and
my weight was BIO pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now 1t is 210 pounds, but they
are not all gone yet. have taken twenty-four bot
ties Of Resolvent, nine OF Relief, and twenty-four
boxes OF Pills. get the medicine from G. Gren-
Will. Please send me your book False and True"
q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

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
AID street, the most convenient and mex
pensive place TO stop, 1t is modern
hotel, and first class in all its appointments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS OEECE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-18
Kidney and Bladder Complaints,

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
DrOpsy, Stoppage of Water, Incnnunuance OF Urine,
Bright's disease, Albuminuria, and In all cases
where there brickdust deposits, the water is
thick cloudy, mixed with substances like the white
of an egg, threads like white silk, there is a
morbid dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there is pricking, burn
Ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins