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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Incidents at tho LaUe Railroad Dis
aster.

Incidents at tho LaUe Railroad Dis
astsr.
In speaking of the late railroad disaster
near Des Moiues, the Iowa City Press of
the 30th, says:
Mr.. Simon Hotz. of this tity, whose
family went to him on Surgeon General
Peck special train. was able to stand by
being supported at each arm. He lay
from A. NJ. under all the pile of wreck,
with dead and dying all around him, until
7 o'clock! Picture those FIVE awful hours
He lay on his left side, his left arm
Strengthened out below him and hopelessly
imprisoned 10 the wreck. The seat seemed
bent together over him and the iron arms
crushed his body in a cruel grip. His
| right hand was free and from time to time
in that long darkness he tried with his
right hand to break the wise that held him.
| The water 10 the creek rose, creeping cold
| IL up the left arm and wet that side OF his
| body Had the stream continued to swell
he would have been drowned So tightly
was he held that he could not sufficiently
expand his lungs to make an cutlery.
Nothing but strong will and the endurance
| of lion saved him from sinking under
such weight of horrors. 1t is the third
railroad accident in which he has been in
iured. He has no bones broken but there
are severe bruises and he is wretchedly
Jared. It's the opinion of physicians that
no serious results will follow Around tht
old mans pillow cluster the good wishes
and fearful prayers of all the town, for a
safe recovery and speedy healing. Ht
forgot his sufferings last night to warml!
commend to us the broad, brotherlY kind
ness of the people of Altoona, who sur
rounded him with every care ana attention
In the wrecked car two seats behint
Mr.. Hotz, sat gentleman from Tiskilwa
ILL.,, accompanied by his wife and yea
old daughter. The father aud mothe
were taken early from the wreck, her LEI
: broken, his arp broken, and both other
= wise bruised. The little girl was take
out just before Mr., Hotz, apparently dead
the body of dead man having lain RICH
on top of her. She was carried up tn
bank, when a slight motion of one ham
was noticed, and upon the application c
restora;ives she recovered and was foun'
to be entirely uninjured, She had onl
been exhausted and half smcthered.
Nearly all the dead and the wounde
were struck across the eyes, the bio
coming from the backs of the seats in fror
of them. Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
That TnsidiOus Foe to Health.

An atmosphere impregnated with the
seeds of malaria, is rendered harmless ay
the timely use of Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
tiers; and if resort to this benign protec-
tive agent has unwisely been deferred until
the fever fits have developed, it will have
the effect OF checking them and preventing
their return. This statement is corroborat.
ed by thousands who have tried this medi.
cine for fever and ague and bilious REMIT.
ent fever, besides affections Of the stomach,
liver and bowels peculiarly rife in malarious
localities, Throughout the west, indeed
in every part of the American continent
where malaria prevails, it is the accepted
specific. Nor is the area of its usefulness
elreumscrloed by the limits of the United
States, since it is widely used in South
America, Mexico. Australia, and elseI
where, ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Sneak Thievinu.

About o'clock this afternoon young
sneak-thief entered the jewe!ry store Of
Robert Bromley, on Second avenue, during
the absence of Mr.. B., aud going behind
the counter stole one gold watch, worth
$50; one silver watch, worth $l2
and gold-plated chain, worth
So. Mrs. B. saw the thief just as
be was sneaking from behind the counter.
He escaped, however, being followed by
by-standers. He dropped both watches,
however, which were recovered. The
police have arrested the following, all boys,
on suspicion of being the thieves: Geo.
Kinney, Davenport; James Mcmahon,
Cincinnati; John Anderson, Sheffield,
Ind; Charles johnson. Springfield: Geo.
Wilson, Chicago, and Chas Gray, Of this
civ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

Gail Hamilton contrives to slip in a solid
wedge of fact every now and then, in spite
of her viciousness and occasional tedious
ness In her last political letter she said
THE business of the government is poll.
tics Over that bridge, with what creak
ing of timbers the echOing heavens know,
went MIR. Hayes into the presidential chair,
and 1t is unnatural, not to say suicidal,
work to hew and hack away now at the
joists and Orders whose staunchness never
knew a sterner strain.
Gail speaks truely. We do not pretend
to say what is to be the outcome of all this;
but it is doubtless as true now as it ever
was that 'the wages of sin in DEATH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
a Sad case.--Is it a Crime?

George Beede, wife and son were ar.
rested BY Officer Ronk, in Kewanee, on
Monday, on complaint of 0, p. Wedge of
Bakersfield, for burglary, and taken be-
fore Justice Talcott, in that place. They
waived examination, and were held to bail
in the SUN of $500 each, in default Of
which they were committed to the county
Jail at Cambridge. The husband and
father is Woodworking and heretofore
honest man, but he stated at the examin-
alton that the wages he received was not
sufficient to support himself and family,
which consists of seven persons. The ar
rest of the heads Of the family, with the
oldest boy, completely broke up the
family, and the balance of the children
we're sent to the poor house. 1t is sad
case, indeed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
River Improvement.

It seems the board of trade of st. Louis
have awaked to the Importance of improv-
ing the Mississippi river aud are discussing
the subject very vigorously. These gen.
tlemen desire FIVE feet Of water all the way
from st. Louis to st. Paul. and on.their re-
cent trip to Keokuk passed the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we congratulate the peo-
pie OF the northwest upon the complexion
of the Des Moines rapids canal; and that
in view of the further improvement of the
channels of the Mississippi river, we heart
lily second the following resolution Of the
chamber of commerce Of st. Paul:
THAT the committee on comerce inquire
into, and report whether, in view of the
present manifcent crop of Minnesota, it
would not be expedlent to invite conven-
ton of the editors and representative men
of the Mississippi Valley, in the month OF
September or October next, for the pur-
pose of impressing upon the next session
of congress the claims of the Mississippi
river for an adequate recognition IN the
distribution of appropriations tor improving
our rivers and harbors; to send delega
ton to congress to emphasize our demands
| if deemed advisable. and to adopt such
measures as will tend to develop the north
west and present its claims prominently
before the world as the granary of this con
tinent, and land OF free homesteads for
emigrating millions.
This action of the st. Paul merchants
was the subject of much favorable comment
on the trip. Men who have for years been
foremost 10 the matter ofriver improvement
say that this Improvement in the north
west is what they have been looking for, al
all that was needed to assure the proper de
velopment of the river. There are grea
crops throughout the northwest ant
the people are beginning to realize tina
the lakes will close before they can ge
them out. Every year they feel the want
the river outlet more and more and now tn,
feeling of that want has overcome all rail
road and lake influences and demands ex
preston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Sale of Enpntaa.

There will be an auction sale of buggies,
carriages, etc., in Rock Island, Saturday,
Sept. l, comprising some fine vehicles.
The sale will be unreserved to the highest
bidder and will afford an opportunity to
livery men and others to purchase first
class bugeies, etc., at prices not often
given. The stock is from Emerson, Fisher
& Co.. of Cincinnati. well known as among
the finest carriages makers in the west.
Farmers desiring to purchase anything in
this line. will do we'll to attend. TIE
terms of payment will be announced on
day of sale. Don't fail to remember the
day-Saturday, Sept. lst, at Rock Island,
A. j. CREIGH,
w25d3l. Manager of Sales.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Recorded.
G. K.

Up.to o'clock this afternoon e. deeds,
65 mortgages, and &c other Instruments
had been filed for record in the Office Of
the county recorder for the month Of
August. The number Of mortgages, com.
pared with tie number of deeds is un-
usually large.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

The FRESH FRAGRANCE of Sozodont,
renders it tie most agreeable article eyer
used as tooth wash. 1t has none of the
acrid properties of the astringent tooth
powders, and instead of contracting the
gums, it renders them firm and elastic.
Breakage is immaterial if you have
Spalding's Glue at hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

P. Schlemner has opened a grocery
store on 9TH avenue, between l4th and 18th
streets, where he will be pleased to see all
his friends and the public generally, A
full stock of all kinds of groceries con-
stautly on hand, aud at lowest market
prices. 29-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
&25 Reward.

Twenty five dollars reward will be paid
for the recovery of hunting dog, stolen
Aug 3Oth, answers to name OF Van.
Any person finding the same or giving
information leading to the detection OF the
thief will receive above reward.
l.. NJ. BUFORD.
Rock Island, Ills, Aug. 81, IT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Removal.

J. w. Stark, dentist, has removed, fitted
and furnished new rooms. three doors west
of Rock Island National Bank, I'd avenue,
,Gayford's new block, where he will be
pleased to see his old customers and as
many new ones as choose to favor him with
n call dit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Marriage Licenses.

Following are the marriage licenses is
sued for the week ending August Both:
l. Robert c. Free, Maggie e. Leslie.
, Charles Gregory, Minnie HowGd.
B. Howard Myers, Belle Zeigler.
4. Adam KlOtz, ROsna Koch.
3, Albert 1illman, Ida May Burton
Z. VIM. Letsch, HELENA Ehriecke.
T. Alfre Wainwright, nnie Hasson,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Henry County Fair.

The Peoria & Rock Island Railway Co
will sell Excursion Tickets 10 Cambridge
Aug. 9th to 3Ist inclusive.
Reduced Rates on Stock and other
freight for Exhibition.
% I'd c. S. WALKER, Agent,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

LIGHT AS A CORK, the good wife ex-
claimed on taking the biscuit, prepared
with DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, from the
oven; and we'll she might, for they were
perfectly splendid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

Please bear in mind that Lodlles Head
ache Specific nor only cures headache. but
prevents it coming on. Price so cents at
Bengston's Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
The weatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA n. 10 . above zero u 800 above zero
"a. M,s3o " p. N. So
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Work of the Police Force in August.
Firemen's Procession and Tournament
The Monmouth Company Wins the
First Prize.

ELcSG Er1ze.
A dispatch from the state iremen's
tournament at Galesburg yesterday-the
3Oth-annOunces that thirty two COM
panies of firemen, with four bands Of
music, marched 10 procession through the
streets at 10 M. In the afternoon, the
different hose companies contested for the
championship and the prize. The run
was made of 400 yards, and 300 feet Of
hose laid. Monmouth took the first
money, time, 644 seconds; Dixon second,
Ga Eldorado third, 6s2; Tom Dean
fourth, 733.
The run between the hook and ladder
companies comes of to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

MURRY Il LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER
the richest, most lasting, yet most deli.
cate of all perfumes for use on the hand
kerchief, at the toilet and in the bath.
delightful and healthful in the sick room,
relieves weakness. fatigue, prostratiop.
nervousness, and headache. Look out for
counterfeits; always ask for the Florida
Water prepared by the sole proprietors
Messrs. Lanman & Kemp, New York. For
sale by Pertumers, Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

LUNCH. The finest lunch 10 the city at
Phil Helms. Oysters, and other deca,
cies. Drop 10 and try it. 29-dH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

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, 1877-08-31

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, 1877-08-31

The HUMAN CUTTCLE Is SoRELY TRIED
by disease or abraslons. but these may
easily be remedied by the use of Glenn
Sulphur SOAP, the celebrated antidote to
maIadies which affect the skin, as well as
to sores, bruises, scslds, sprains. etc. Sold
by all Druggists.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, 5Nc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

No one can long abuse health without
suffering generally with the blood disease
Keep the blood pure by using DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

The celebrated Peoria show cases (:
cheaper than any other in the market.
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship un-
surpassed Rob't 6. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5 l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

Mothers will grow weary and sigh over
the Baby's troubles when DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup would relieve the Child and thereby
give the Mother rest. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

Sheriff Worrell, of Morrison, Whiteside
county, this morning teiegraphed to Mar
shall Halves that pair of black roam ponies
and top buggy had been stolen from
Lyndon, 10 that county, and that the tibet
or thieves we're headed for this city.
Keep a lookout for them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
Saturday, September 9Th, i1877,
AT 8 O'CLOCK P. NJ.

or at such time and place as they may decide, or
their township committee may appoint, for the pur-
pose of electing the delegates to which they are
entitled under this call.
The basis of representation will be one delegate
for every 30 votes cast for Samuel j. Tilden for
President and an additional delegate for every
fractional number % votes The basis Of repre-
| spu will he "a follows.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31
PATENTS.
PAT ENTS.

r a, LEHMAN, Solicitor of Patents, Washing
ton. u. Z, No Patent No Pay SEND for Circular.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

A SURE THTNG.-Dr. Kings Syphiiitic
Remedy Is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and IN all its varied and complicated forms.
aud will cure the worst cases of veneriai
diseases, cases which have resisted the
treatment Of the most eminent physicians
OF America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. It cures
ulcers IN the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
oohes and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
Iltlc rheumatism, etc., in short time.
Free, So per package. Sent everywhere
BY express. a treatise on sexual diseases
tree, Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, st. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a specially, IF
you are afflicted, with no matter what cali
or write. For sale by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

PAzzoNIs Chemical Balm Hair Restor.
alive. 10 preserve and beautify the
human hair. What it will do. Prevents
the hair falling out. Increases the growth
ana beauty OF the hair. Retains the hair
10 any desired form. Pre- vents the hair
rom turning grey. Prevents and entirely
eradieates dandruf. Heals pimples and
Keeps the head delightfully."- cool. The
aalr becomes rich, soft and glossy. Per
fectly clean and will not soil the hat. Pos.
sesses an exquisite fragrance. and as .
dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

By order County Central Committee.
j. s. DRAKE. Chairman.
X. NJ GRENNELL,
SAMUEL HEAGY,
ANDREW DONALDSON,
F. j. WHITNEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

for the purpose Of nominating candidates Tor Coun-
ty officers.
The Offices to be filled are:
County Clerk.
County Treasurer.
County Judge.
County Coroner.
County Superintendent of Schools
The Convention will also transact such Other
business may, in its judgment. be deemed proper
The voters of the various townships desiring &c
act under this call are requested TO meet at thei
usual places for holding such meetings on
Saturday, September 9th,i 1877,
g OsnI ONK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-31

ALL DEMOCRATIC AND OTHER VOTERS OF
" Rock Island county opposed TO the dictation
and supremacy OF the Republican party; all who
are des1rous Of cooperating together for the cleo
ton of honest ard competent men to office; all
who believe the election OF such men, directly rep
resenting the people themselves, viii ensure great
er economy in public affairs; all who are opposed
to subsidies, land grants and the loan of the pub
lie credit for the benefit OF corporations all who
are opposed to legislation in the interest of bond
holders and capitalists against the laboring and
industrial interests of the country; and all who
desire equal protection and equal benefits TO al
classes, are requested TO meet in Delegate Con
vention. at the Court House, in the city OF Roch
Island, on
Wednesday, SaotamLar 10. '77.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
IIyebnIg.

The election is over and quiet reigns
once more. Our fight was on Register
of Deeds. and the Republican candidate
and present incumbent of the office run
ahead OF his ticket % votes and received
% majority in town. showing his popn
lafIty in the office. and satisfactory man
ner in which he does his business for all
parties.
The West Oxford Agricultural Society
will begin its twenty seventh annual ex-
hibition at its grounds in Fryeburg Oct.
9 aud continue three days. 1t is expected
that u Band will be in attendance the
second day.
Potatoes are rotting badly in this part oil
the county. Corn crop good, oats extra
heavy.
The Temperance Alliance" will hold
temperance meeting here during Fair
week in October.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

The temperance meeting, Sunday at
ternoon, was very rhinly attended. Come,
friends of temperance, i brace up. and
give the "old demon run" another poke
in the sides. Court temperance meeting
Wednesday evening at the Court House.
Prominent speakers from abroad will be
present. Don't insult them by a light
house.
MIR. j. c. Holt has sent TO this Office
an onion from bis garden measuring
Is l-2 inches in circumference and IL l-2
inches round the smaller way and weigh
ing 10 ounces. The seed from which this
mammoth tubcr grew was obtained from
Vick's, Rochester, n. Y. I-g a6s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18

\ CLERICAL SCANDAL.-Rey. J. II.
Palmer, for several months pastor OF the
Uniyersalist church in Rockland, has been
obliged to resign his pastorate and leave
town and the ministry on account Of dis
graceful conduct on the Point. lie was a
man Of more than ordinary ability, and
had wife and daughter about twelve
years Old. lie tells his story that he was
brought up among the lowest Of the low,
in Detroit, and could not read or write at
the age Of Il years, up to which time he
had led 4 rowing and abandoned sailors's
life. He reformed, got al education, was
married, entered the ministry and lived
spotleSs life till recently ne has been
haunted by the society Of the City Point
Of Rockland, to follow his old life, and
this he has been doing at the same time
he has been preaching. He says he has
not been guilty Of any criminality, but
only went there for the society Of the
low. lie says that his usefulness is over
As minister, and he win seek some
other vocation. He wanted the name Of
the town from whence he came suppress
ed, so that he could return TO it and
commence . new life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-09-18
Hartford.

Sept l2.-The fine weather following
the thunder shower OF the Sd, has
checked the decay Of many kinds of veg
etables which had commenced during
The hot wet spell. The large crop OF
potatoes has been much reduced by rust
and rot. Some that put The potatoes in
the cellar weeks ago have had 10 remove
them, rot commencing aise being dug.
Corn is good, most Of il safe from frost;
grain is extra, wheat never better; hops
damaged in some places by hail and YER
min. Much Of the loss OF the hay crop
will be made up by the extra crop OF roots
and fall feed. An excellent fall TO prepsre
Tor spring by the wise farmer.
oar election passed oil without excite
ment. few present At a time owing TO The
most beautiful day for the farmers to
gather the crops. The greenbaek patty
showed the usual enthusiasm Of all pO-
litiCal converts.
In 1870 there were in town nineteen
married couple over seventy years Of age.
The number has been reduced 10 four
couple by death Hopestill Bisbee and
wife are The oldest couple living. aged
eighiy-twO years. have some tokens oil
remembrance of Washington, presented
by Mrs. Bisbee, whose father, Isaac
Sturdiyant, Esq, was one OF Washing
tons Guards.
David ". Corliss. aged 81 years. was
carly at the polls, an example for the in
different voter Also Dea. +. Darrell,
aged s. years.
The series of three O'Clock meetings al
East BuckGeld. under the lead OF j. Is.
Jordan OF the Y. NJ. c. A. increases in
interest. The one on the "a was one Of
the best, ia which members from Hart
ford, Hebron, Turner and Buckiield vii
lage took an active part, some for the
fast time. Some Who visited the house
OF worship only at funerals, are now on
the Sabbath seen rejoicing in the long
neglected meeting house. Prayer meet
meetings on week day evenings are held
AT dwelling houses for the first time for
wears, If ever before. IlAkItokD.