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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

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 its appointments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

The Cook NOT TO BLAME'-Many nice
deicacies are often spoiled by the abomina-
ole favoring used in them, and generally
the cook Now if Or. Prices Fine Flavor
in0s are used, cooks will be anjustly blam,
ed, nice dishes will not be spoiled, as they
always impart their delicate fresh fruit
favor in whatever they may be used. Tc
have enjoyable and healthful food, we
must select the best article to make it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Both PRUDENCE AND AMBITION concnl
in urging honest men to do the best posi-.
bic thing, each in his own line of business
Ii is this feeling which has made DOoLEY' {
YEAST POWDER the best in the market
The cans are always full weight, and the
contents chemically pure and most skill
fully compounded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
"Pass up a Cocktail"

One of our yoEng lawyers was invited to
deliver the Fourth of July Grafton lin one
of the small towns in this county,-and in
the midst of his address he was offered a
glass of water; he held the water before
the audience, and said Water is one of
the noblest of Gods creation. 1t comes
In gentle showers in spring time, and glad
dens the fruitful earth-it shows the
majesty of God 10 fercest storms-it rises
as mist in the morning, and falls as dew
in the eveniDg-the sunlight shining
through its crystal drops forms the rainbow,
the promise of the Lord set in the heavens
but water is not always the best thing
to moisten a gentleman's throat Pass up
a cocktail, pleaSer He got it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Col. Hubert, Of the Sherman House,
Chicago, has reputation second to none.
Connected for years with the old Sherman,
he brings to the new experience of vete-
ran thoroughly versed 10 all department
of his business. He is genuine success.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Popular Illustrated book $3.50 pages) on
MANHOOD! WOMANHooD! MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents, by DR.. q. WHITTIER, GIT St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

The Wsather--ro-pay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as In
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. n. 70 > above EeroI:l9 n. e4o above zero
81. n, TO SP.M. 500 - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness, 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, 1877-07-06

NoTIcE.-Steve Hull desires to an
nounce that he will call on the merchants
this evening and tomorrow in reference to
sprinkling the streets. If satisfactory ar
rangements can be made he will continue,
otherwise he will not.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

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-IOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
The CITY Scales.

Has any one heard, or does any one
know, of a desire on the part Of any
person or persons to get rid of the
city scales at its present location, because
the said scales stand in the way of an i'm
portant public enterprise which is designed
to benefit the whole world in general, and a
few localities 10 PARTICULAR Don't all
rise to explain at once. Let us deliberate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

As we go to press it is reported that the
Orphans Home, Davenport, is on fire, but to
what extent we do not know. 1t is thought
to be very serious.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

There is nothing offered in the United
States market to-day that is half SO i'm,
portant as a proper diet for children.
Remember Ridges food stands at the head
of all others as time and experience has
proved,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

REMARKs.-On the goth, and Both, of June, rain
Cd the list and End insts., rains total for week
inches; total rain fall for June inches; number
of days on which rain fell. Is. Highest thermome-
ter for June SO degrees above zero; lowest AZ de-
grees above zero.
j. MCILvAIN, II. S. U. s. A.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Prom Old virginia,

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
lightning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

N INV OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
JUN FREE Something New! Only
one Agent in a town
- illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. W. BISHOP
129 West Madison street, CHICAGo.
Refer to the Editor Of ARGUS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

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, 1877-07-06

The Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is a
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style aud appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
Additional Fourth of July Accidents

Additional Fourth of July Accidents
Edward, l2,year old son of George W,
Henry, the grocer, was severely burned ii
the face by the premature discharge o.
his toy cannon.
John Garrow. boy, working at Chas
Emeigh's barber shop, shot himself
through the feshy part of his left thumb
by the accidental discharge OF pistol.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

WHAT SwEETENs THE MOUTH, preser.
YES and whitens the teeth, keeps the gums
from becoming spongy. Deutralizes all i'm
purities that adhere TO the dental enamel
and effectually prevents the toothache
Any body can answer this simple question
who has ever witnessed the wonderful eff
fects of that matchless vegetable prepar
alton -Sozodont
Closer than a brother sticks Spalding'
Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

BARBER SHOP FOR RENT,-Located on
9th ave. I'd door from 18th street, newly
papered and painted throughout, very de-
dirable location for a barber shop. For
terms, &c. apply to Henry Siemon, cor. 9th
Ave. and 18th. 29-dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

The fire in Davenport last evening was
in the laundry OF the Nowcomb House.
Loss about $1,000. Insured. lueendiary,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
NorHs HIRE AND THERE.

On the Fourth, there were 80 ar
rivals at the Harper House.
The thermometer reached 98o in the
shade in this city on the Fourth.
This is the kind of weather when
sinners think seriously of a hereafter.
The 22d annual fair of the Henderson
County Agricultural Board will be held a
Briggsyille Oct 2, 3, 4. and 5.
The Actives, of this city. played the
interiors, of Geneseo, matched game OF
ball &C the latter place on the Fourth.
The score is as follows: Interiors 10,
Actives 9. The Interiors were men and
not boys, as was expected.
MIR. J, w. Hartzell has played out as
the keeper Of the Cambridge House, and
having run away with ore of the chamber
maids of that hostelry, is getting the free
advertising he deserves from the country
press GdlUG Journal
james L. Camp, chairman of the Re-
publican county committee of Lee county,
has resigned his position-he having be-
come policy man, and not wishing to
lose his government Office. The Dixon
Telegraph don't ike it. and goes for
Hayes and his policy" pretty strong,
Credit Tor Offerman's) Island is one
of the best places for pic mic that can bt
found in this vicinity. 1t is fitted up witt
dancing floors, dining rooms. swings,
excellent croquet, and fair ball grounds
ETC., and MIR. Offerman aud his son art
very obliging to all who visit the island,
The doctors have challenged the
lawyers to play matched game of ball il
Davenport's pasture, near the High schoo
Saturday afternoon, but the lawyers sa,
they cannot get off to play then-but hav
decided to play on next Tuesday afternoon
The game will no doubt draw a larg
crowd. -
Mary, do not approve of your enter
tanning your sweetheart in the kitchen,
said lady to her servant. well, ma am
it's very kind of you to mention it; bu
he's from the country, you see, ma am. an
I'm afraid he's to shy and orkard in hi
manners, ma am, for you to like him t
come into the parlor, replied Mary.
Some typographical errors that neye
see the light of publicity, but are pounce
upon by the proof reader, are NOR
J amusing than those we read of. For il
; stance we quite lately wrote, Its pos
rule that won't work both ways" the con
Uositor, by change of single letter, mad
it read, Its poor mule that won't wor
both ways" Ii that boy stands benin
= mule when it let's out its hlud feet he wi
gain an idea of one of the ways 10 which
mule gets its work IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Il. j. Symes has purchased the Blue
Front" sample room room and will open
up on Saturday, with grand free lunch.
Everything first class. Drop in and give
him treat. 5d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Three bottles tof Durangs Rheumatic
Remedy cured me ola cause of rheumatism
of several years standing, when everything
else failed. It is decidedly curative.
E. CoURTENY JENKINS,
No. ia South Fourteenth Street,
Richmond, Va.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

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, 1877-07-06

Something new for the ladies at Miss.
". Peterson 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 aud 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, 1877-07-06
A Rather Heavy Charge of Powde,

The Union says 10 regard to Henry
Hetter, that nearly spoonful of powder
was taken out of his right eyelid, and yet
DR.. Galt has hopes of saving the sight
We would like to know the size of that
spoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued during the week ending July
9th:
I. Cyrus Carroll, Lizzie G., Buttermere
.. Julius L McNebury, Ada NJ Willis.
g. WIN. Filbert, Hettie Schively
4. Frank II, Simmons, Lizzie f Frye
s. Thomas Simpson, Elizabeth Taylor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Unremitting application will induce dis
ease unless the blood be pept constantly
pure and rich. For all hard workers the
remedy to keep the plood in the best cen
dition is DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

Promises kept inspire confidence; and
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup never promised re-
lief in the diseases of childhood without at
once effecting it. Hence the popular re.
lance upon it. Price 25 cents bottle,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.

Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending July 5, 2p.m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-06

OFFICE, BENGsTON's BLOCK,
ROCK ISLAND,4ILL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
How Rubber Boots are Made.

The gum used is imported direct
from France, South America, and
Central America, that from Central
America being the best, while the At
rican gum is the poorest The raw
gum, which is nearly white, is ground
several times between immense tiuted
iron rollers, after which it passes
through the composition room, which
process is secret, but when it comes
ouL the gum has the black appearance
Of common rubber. The next process
is that of passing the rubber between
chilled iron cylinders Of many tons
wai1 hit which are kept very hot and
very smooth. "A part of the rubber
intended for "uppers" is here, spread
upon and fastened to long sheets of
cloth. The heels and taps are stamp
ed out sheets of gum of the required
thickness The rubber cloth is now
arried to the cutters room, where it
is cut out and sent to the boot makers.
The boots are male by men, the
shoes or ordinary rubbers by girls,
while the overshoes are made by eth
er. Ono man will make twelve or
fourteen pairs of boots q day, and re.
ceive twenty cents a pair. After the
bootmaker is through they are plo@ed
in an oven where, for twelve hours
they are subjected to atep'perature OF
600 degrees. They. are then ready
for boxing and shipping. In en Is, rae e
taE8 ssbqabv ttqfpr aihPpSSasSS-~ shdss "' are
turned out daily. ~ J''i'''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
TIlden in 1880.

Congressman W. r. Morrison, OF
Illinois, who, by the way, is one
of the few really sensible and hon
orable Democrats in the present
House, expects to see Mr.. Tilden
capture q denomination in 1850.
He tells correspondent OF the
Cincinnati Enquirer that Randall is
working for Tilden, that they are
"body and brooches" together, and
while personally be has no good
feeling for "oid TIden" he recognize
es him to be shrewd, able man,
who has the best prospect for the
Democratic nomination to-day. In
explanation of bis belief, Mr.. Norris
on says Mr.. Tilden will beat John
Kelly in New York, and start with
the delegation of that State in his ia
vor. Then he will have New Eng
land, and will get Pennsylvania
through Randall's influence. lie can
get the South as he did last ysar, be-
cause they are Indifferent about q
candidate. If be lacks one more
state be can get Ohio by diekering.
He'll put up shinplaster man on
the end of the ticket-Ewing or PEN
dleton or somebody-and bunch 1T
through This IS pretty cool state
ment for Democrat to make and a
Democratic newspaper to publish
but is neither reckless or wholly inn
prO bable. EEi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
LANCAsTER. W IsCONsIN. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20

up stocking. When that Devoted
boy recognized ono of his own gray
socks erammed full of knobs and
aBnnehes. with u beautiful plush cap
on top. he was almost out of his wits
likewise. Mrs. Boyd 81 surprise wa-
great at the discovery Of her new
dress. The little girls were too hap
Ply thai day to do much else but
count and arrange and 1re-arrange
their delightful sChristmas presents.
Mr.. Boyd killed a chicken. and
Jack contributed four quaiis which
ho bad caught since market-day, and
the festival of Christmas was kept
with much hilarity by the Boyd
family. soc ~ 1ylA9n7al q .t
The neighbors, one by one, were
surprised aEthat Mr.. Boyd hadn't
dropped in, as he usually did or Sun
days and holidays. But Mr.. Boyd
was engaged elsewhere. And this
was only the beginning of good days
for that family, for. somehow, the
Christmas feeling seemed TO last all
through the year with Mr.. Boyd, and
through many other years and the
little ball set rolling by Jack with
his quail traps, grew to be mighty
globe of happiness for the whole
famiiV #1 orr @s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
hood to say that the bin was passed
"stealthily and fraudulently, by with
holding the knowledge ofthe tram
saction from The peoph.g Sitting
discussion and deceiqing the Presi-
.danf.i1 10y a. O. c. 80
The Chinese IN San Feanc,sco.

boaa9a f1ss1g a-e-T- am81 9d1
$ "Bnrleighs"s ina Vletter from San
francisco TO the Boston journal.
says: A block from the great thor.
oughfare of trade and the promen-
ade of fashion and elegance brings
one into the very center of the Mon
golian- ttleme8ts-~imagins 60. 900
gChinesosinpossession of Boston from
State street TO Essex audn from
Wasblngt! u N rect -, Fort Hi or
in New Yattr from the Aslor house
to Canal strest1 on the VEST side.
The houses occupied hSlthea Uhinese
are the oh,-ap woodenassfwsllings
built in Csbternia's early dsye,Nhen
Chieaman comes into u, block
every body moves out Fllfi,.e one
blt ok be moves oti TO the asxt. He
steadily invests his portiongof the
city and-movts cH-t1the works of
ahs natives, saccosdingotu. his neces-
sity. He,isftGek ed 10 and shelved
eyeryw hers. He win make, two
stores out of one and sleep comfor.
tably in quarters that would make a
dpg howid For cheese M 4serable
y ohnny sChinaman Imys a
higher renhipa proportion than any
resident of the. city. II is not a
marvel that the Chinese are III this
city, but IL rs marvel that they
should breed such pestleuee ta the
beart of trade. They defy ell asani-
tary regulations and all sanitary
laws. Besides the ordinary peril of
a visit 10 the Chinese quarters, the
tact that some pestilence is con-
stantly raging theveis not theleast.
II nan dies OF The smallpox his
nearest relation jumps into the va
cant bed unaired and unventiiated,
for he is a fatalist that VIII never
die until his time comes. The OK.
citement on this subject new issquite
Incendiary meetings have
been held looking to expulsion by
,rce. Some ministers are adding
TO The excitement by preschir gisome
Of the most incendlary sermons ever
beard, and those are, applauded to
The echo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
Be Agreeable at Meals.


Every one can do something to
to add to the social life at the table
says DIR. Hoolbrook. If one cannot
talk he can listen or ask questions
and draw out others who can talk.
Good listeners are as necessary as
good takers Never argue at the
table, bat tell pleasant stories, re-
late or read anecdotes and look out
for the good of all. Sometimes a
single anecdote from paper starts
a conversation that lasts during the
meal time. 5.4''', 8''
A family table ought to be bright
and cheerful, a sort of domestic al
tar, where every one casts down his
or her offering great or small, of
pleasantness and peace whore, for
at least brief space in the day all
annoyance are laid aside, allatormy
tempests hushed, all quarrels healed,
every one being glad and content to
sit 1dewnst the same board and eat
the same bread and salt, making 1t
wheather il were a rich repast or a
dinner of herbs, equally a joyful, al
most sacramental meal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20

- a svry remarkable woman, Mrs.
Bronson AIcott, died at Concord,
Mass, on Sunday last q IN her 18th
year She leaves three daughters
VINO have already made their mark
inthe world, Mrs Pratt, Miss Mary
Alhot!, promising artist, and Misa
Louisa Alcolt, the author of so many
delightful books fer little people.
The Springfield Mas Republican
says OF her: ''n 'AA '''' ~"
Mrs. AlcaIt wasa woman OF the
best New England stock,a and oil re-
markable sweetness, and energy OF
character Her celebrated daughte:
who much resembles her has more
than once drawn Der mothers pic
tufe in her books. She was long
connected with uHpopulsr causes
cherished the persecuted opinions OF
the abolitionists, the trapscendenial-
lists, The friends Of women sutf-
rage, and manyl other social reforms.
Bat she was newer wantiDgin her
domestic duties, apften severe and
depressing She endured poverty
with spirit and patience, and shared
the hearts of those dependent upon
her " hen her own was often sorely
tried, and she supported her hus-
band in the years when doubt and
ridicuIe followed his advanced opin-
ions, aud the gentle philosophy
which he was sent into the world to
teach. Tribune. Iu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20


The manner in which this period oil
the y ear has been observed has often
varied. The oDservances of the day
first became to be pretty general in
the Catholic church about the year
800. By some of our ancestors it
was viewed in the double light of a
religious and joyful season OF
festivities. The midnight pre- ceding
Christmas day every person went to
mass, andon Christmas day three diff
fersn masses were sung with much
solemnity. Others celebrated it
with great parade, splendor and con-
VITALITY. Business was superseded
by merrim ent and hospitality; the
most careworn countenance bright
ened on the occasion. The mobiles
and the barons encouraged and
participated in the various sports:
the industrious laborer's cot, and the
residence of proud royalty, equally
resounded with tumultuous JOY.
From Christmas day TO Twelfth day
there was continued run of
entertainments. Not only did our
ancestors make great rel icings on,
but before and after Christmas day :.
By law in the time eff Alfred, the
s.twelve days after the nativity of
our Saviour were made festivals, and
it likewise appears from Bishop Holt,
that the whole of The days were
dedicated 10 feasting.
Our ancestors various amusements
were conducted by asort of master of
the cermDnies, called the 4" Lord of
Misrule," whose duty it was to ke &c .
different sports and pastimes. The
universities, the lord mayor and
sheriffs, and all noblemen and gentle
men, had their "lords OF misrule."
These 'slords were first preached
against at Cambridge by the Puri.
tans, in the reign of James L., as
unbecoming the gravity OF the
university. na5v at, @
The custom Observing boars'heads
at Christmas bears an ancient date,
and much ceremony and parade has
been occasionally attached to it.
Henry ii >" served his son upon the
young princess coronation, at the
table server, bringing up the 6oar's
head with trumpets befoare it,"
The custom of strolling from street
to street with musical instruments
and singing seems to have originated
from very ancient practice which
prevailed, of certain minstrels who
were attached TO the. kings court
and other great persons, whe paraded
the streets, and sounded the hour
thus acting as a sort of watchmen.
tt may not, perhaps, be generally
konwn, that even at the present day
"waits" are regularly sworn before
the "court of burgesses" at West
minister, and act under the authority
of a warrant, signed by the clerk.
and sealed with the arms of The city
and liberty; in addition to which,
they were bound to provide them
selves with silver badge. also being
the arms of w estminster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20

In Orne's window, Chestnut street
above Ninth, there is on exhibition
q beautiful work of art. Ii 10 stat
uette representing M. w. j.. Flor
ence in his we'll known character,
Bardwell Slote. The work is capi-
tally executed and is the handiwork
of Miss Ella Pollock, of Pittsburg. a
young lady fifteen years of age. The
likeness is capital, and Mr.. Florence
is so pleased with it that he intends
having number of copies made to
send friends. Philadelphia Item.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
IusrtcE sbould be a sman's, COVER

JUsTIcE should be. man's COVER
nor, Temperance his trend, Prudence
his counsellor, Fortitude his champi-
on, Hope bis food, Charity his house,
Faith or Sincerity his porter, Wit
his companion, love bisibedfellow,
Patience his mistress, Reason his
secretary, Judgment his steward"