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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

THE cultured Northern mind is so
easily played upon that even show
men take anventage of its credulit,
Says the New York Nail: "rhe al
iegesl aitemi't at burning the painting
of 'I.ookout Mountain" in Rochester
proves To have been 4 scheme on the
part OF the agent OF the owner 10 get
free advertising and swell the attend
ance at the exhibitions. The pretend
ed threatening letter from an ex-rcbcl
was fraudulent"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

A NEGRO woman belonging to a
troupe of Jubilee Singers sang reli-
gious songs with SO much sweetness
and fervor that the citizens of Otio,
Indiana, grew enthusiastic in their adj
miraiion. They gave her as testi-
monial of approval OF artistic merit
and humble worth, Il purse full of sill
yer dollars. She got drink with the
money, and, when one of the admiring
citizens helped a Constable to arrest
her she stabbed him with q knife.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

THE Supreme Court of Iowa has dc
cided in the case of Miss Elizabeth S.
Cook, who was elected County
School Superintendent, that she can
hold the Office, there being nothing in
the State Constitution TO prevent wo-
men from holding any Office TO which
they may be elected. If this is good
law in Iowa it is also in Ohio, and
our women may hold up their heads
as high as male office-seekers. If they
cannot vote they can hold any office
to which they may be elected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
wuzs ! .le.5 1 Ie. sbsvl &1la.fi
A CesTEHxf6L oath = Don'tcare ?
continentAl" s safl

A Cesrzss14r. o.th sDon'ecefs !
ContieeptAl" 81 Ill ls
SPELL BOUND stuck on = word at
the spelling match.
WHEN lady is proud Of her small
feet, hasn't she limited understand
] ing. ng.@---.-.z,@
NANTucKEr II said to have but one
whaler left-a schoolmaster.
wnAr is that which i Heightened
by being cut 1t both ends? A ditch.
TN saddest when l sing" said .
Sunday evening warbler. "And sos
the whole neighborhoodp roared an
unmusical voice in the street.
A HARRAssED husband thinks that
If the dress-maker would trim his
wife's dresses less, and the butcher
would trims his meat more, he could
meet his obligations better.
SAID Jones, sweepingly, "When you
are In Rome do as the Romano do =
and johnson replied, When you are
in gin do as the Injins do."-New
York Herald.
PERHAPS young men had better not
be in hurry to get married this year
Why? Because Paris fashion writer
says it IL a fact that the ladies will
have seventy-two Hew; styles of bon
nets to choose from next autumn.
TAXING cigar out of his nOuih.ths
minister said to one of his parishion
ers, fond Of sleeping in sermon time
"There is no sleeping car on the road
to heavenr "And no smoking car
either, Itreckon," said the man in re.
ply, now wide awake.
A YOUNG man in San Francisco put
out one of his eyes while taking oi 8
shirt, . spiral stud doing the mischief
Moral: Never wear a shirt. rfif fg
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

One Chinaman SO seriously injured
anoth.r in Nevada that death was cx-
pected. The Chinese company to
which both belonged decided that i'm
case of death, the murderer must give
the relatives $1,000 and pay all the
cost of doctOring and burial; and i'm
case of recovery he must settle with
the physicians and pay the injured
man the amount of lost wages.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

They tell of a Burlington editor, a
very explicit and conscientious man,
ALWAYS given to explain himself very
clearly. who began his prayer last
Thursday night, "Paradoxical as il
may appear to Thee, o Lord"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
CEN'T:.A(]R
LINIMEN rs.

The lame can be heald and the wounded mad
whole. We now know just what the Centaur
Liniments will do They will not mend broken
bones cure Cancer, but they will extract
soreness, allay pain, cure rheumatism and
larg er range of flesh bone and muscle ailments
than any article ever before discovered,
Scientific sk i'll cannot go beyond the effects OF
these remarkable preparations Chronic
Rh eumatis,n of many years. .tanding, Neu-
ralgia, Weak-Back. Fever sores. weeping
Sinews Sciatica. Caked Breasts, DISTURBED
Joints and Sprained Limbs of the worst kind
are cured by the White Centaur 1iniment.
1t Will destroy the pain and heal without
scar all ordinary Burns and Scaids. IL will ex-
tract the poison of Rites and Stings, ant the
frost from Frozen Limbs. 1t is very eftcacious
| for Ear ACHE Tooth ache. Itch and Cutanoous
EruptioDs.
MIR. Josiah Westaka, OF Marysvilie. O writes
For years my Rheumatism has been SO bad
that have beeu unable to stir from the house.
The first three bottles of Centaur Liniment ems
bled me walk Without my crutches. am
| mensiing rapidly. think your Lfniment sim
| ply n MARVEL 5
| e. IL. Kennett. Druggist. Rock Prairie. Mo.
| writes:
"Centaur I.iniment sells better and gives the
| best satisfaction OF any thing in the market
w hat the Centaur Liniment has done tor 9th
it will do for 1t Is handy. 1t Is reliable.
and IL is cheap.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses of one pill day, they stimulate
The digestive organs and promote vig-
Orous health.
p. AYERS Pills have been known for
more than Il quarter of Il century, and
have obtained worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
caSed action in the several aSSimila-
tive organs of the body, and are so
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely Withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints Of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have baffled the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their aperient action
they gripe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not iniiamed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
1t from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calOmel nor any dcletcrious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED
DR.. j. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

"MY business is to talk" said a
stump speaker 81 deal in words and
sentences" ~ es," said voice in the
crowd, "and as-long as have known
you, your place of business has never
been closed"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
LEGAL NOTICE

IOHN GOODRICH. whose rtonieucc is nm
- known. is hereby notified that on the 12Lh
nay of December. 1876 Elizabeth Goodrich ii led
her petition in the Office OF the Clerk of the
Court Of Common Pleas within and for the
County of Portage and State of Ohio charging
him with extreme cruelty: also, with habituai
drunkenness and gross neglect of duty for more
than three We 4rs last past praying that she may
be divorced, and ior restoration of maiden
name. ROCKWELL. Il NORRIS,
43i-Gw AtL'ys ior petitioner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

THERE are two reas rs why some
folks don't mind their own businesr.
One is that they haven't any business !;
the other is that they haven't an
mind.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25

THE Snltan expends $l25 600 on the
wedding of his two sisters. There is
nothing mean about Sultan-while
he lasts.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
LEGAL. NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that / shall make
IN application TO the Court of Com mon Pleas
at the ne xt term thereof. to he held at Ravenna
ohio. commencing on the 18th dav OF January
1877. for change of my name TO Charles Allen
a petition having been filed in said Court set
ting forth the cause for spch change
CHARLES WERNTZ,
By WOLCOTT & GARRISON, his Attys.
Dec. H. 1875. 43s-bw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
CAST0RIA..

1t is great mistake to suppose that Castoria
is not adapted to grown persons as well as Chill
dren They only need TO increase the quantity
But children have many complaints for
which Casteria i adapte,l-iikc Wind Collie.
Sour Stomach. Worms. Tctter, reething and
Group. that it is especially recommended for
them.
Its effects are more certain than Castor Oil.
contains no alcohol and is us pleasan to take
as honey. 1t never grpes. BY regulating the
stomach and bowels the Castoria cools the
blood eNpels worms and prevents feveriShness.
quiets the nerves and produces 'health-then OF
course. children can sleep in quiet MI mothers
can rest.
Castoria is recommended by all physicians
and nurses who have tried it. and it is having a
rapidly increasing sale. II is prepared with
great care after the recipe of DIR. Samuel Pitcher
| OF Mass at the Laboratory of j Ii. Rose 4 Co ),
| III Dey Street, New York,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
Draft-HOrse
SIR WALLACE.

After 4 large amount OF time and expense
have succeeded in getting in my possession
horse of rare combination, having very fair ac-
bright bay with black points; tail heavy and
sweeping the ground q beautiful head. ear fine,
forehead broad, eye large and expressive lofty
crest from which falls mass Of silky black
name; shoulders nj ,ely rounded; body clean !;
per BY examining II of his get satisfied my
self of the nnerring certainty with which he
transmits these qualities to ms posterlty has
aud will earn for him place in the popular IA
vor which none can dispossess him of.
SIR WALLACE WAS fOaled June 26th. 1871,
stands 49,. hands high. will weigh 400 lbs. or
over: was sired by an Imported English Draft
Horse, Further Pedigree with horse.
Those desiring to raise H. rse to keep, or
which wiIl comm and high price in the mar
ket are cordially invited to visit my place. two
miles East OF Rasenna Village. where Sir Wal
lace and the Lexington Colt ANDlE. will be
kept through the season OF 1876.
j. L. CHRISTY.
Razenna. April 1e. 1eA. aSs-u.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

For all the purposes OF q Family Physic
and for curing Costiveness, Jnundice,
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, Grysipelas, Rheuma-
tism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases,
tv BIiousness, Dropsy, Tumors,
Worms, Neuralgia; as Din
ner Pill, for purifying the Blood.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-25


Are the most
effective and
congenial pur-
gative ever dis
covered. They
are mild, but
e fl'e c tual in
their Op era-
10 n. moving
he BIO w e l =
Su y an Il
without PAIN
Although gen.
tie in their op-
Ss a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects OF the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, 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 debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is DR.. SchPnck's Sea Weed Tonic. Con-
tanning the juices Of many medicinal herbs, this
preparation does not create appetite for the in
toxicating cup. The nourishing and the life sup
porting properties of many valuable natural pro-
ductions contained in it and well known to medi-
cal men have most strengthening influence. A
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its val
liable qualities For debility arising from sickness
over exertion or from anY cause whatever, wine
glassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals will
strengthen the stomach and create an appetite fol-
wholesome flood. 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 injurIously
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, 1877-08-07
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Two cabin boys on the steamer Du-
buque got into row yesterday afternoon,
and one of them cut the other an ugly cash
on his face. No arrests.
Rock Island Beer Hail. is the name
of new saloon which opens this evening
At Milan, by Joe Meehan Grand free
lunch tomorrow night. Look ont for a
big time.
AT meeting off the directors of the old
Rock Island Watch Company, yesterday
afternoon, a proposition was made to the
Excelsior Starch Co., Of Elkhart, Ind, to
lease the watch factory building at South
Rock Island to this company for term of
five years at a rental Of $4,000 per year.
Whether the starch company will accept
the proposition or not is not known al
present
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
most respectfullY report that they had a

most respectfully report that they had a
conference with the persons interested on
Friday evening, at the Reese House, and
the result was that the saloon keepers will
agree to sign an agreement with the city,
not to bring suits for any damages that
they may or can have on account of
licenses paid for said year 1873, provided
the city will surrender all notes to the
makers, now in the hands of the clerk, and
stop all further proceedings in the courts.
Your committee would therefore recon-
mend the adoption of the following resolu-
ton:
ResolUed, That the city discontinue all
further proceedings in the suits com
menced against Chas. Reese. John V.
Harding and John Hausler. and each Of
their sureties on notes given for license il
the year 1873. and also that the clerk be
instructed to surrender to the makers, the
notes executed by Peter Wager. Henry R
E. Calentzky, Chas. Fabian. VIM. RuDge
John H. Wager, Henry Otto. Hans Joers
Fred Mehle, Henry Karstens, John Fl
Jasper, NJ. Weber, Claus Jasper and theil
sureties respectively, given for licenses fol
the year 1873, upon which, suits il
chancery are now pending in Rock Island
county circuit court; on condition that al
saloon keepers licenses for the year 1873
release all claims against the city for dam
ages on account of payments made fol
licenses granted for said year 1873.
THEO. STENGER,
Chairman committee.
Vote was taken on the above resolution
with the following result: Aldermen
Challonn StenOor Hnmpnuav and Rar-
nard, aye Alderman White, nay. Alder
MN Grantz not voting.
On motion council adjourned TO NEE
Friday evening. August 10th.
s. I. WALKER, City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
THE BROOKLYN OIL WORKS BURNED
A Rejected Lover Trys Hatchet. Failure
of Broker. Statement Of the Citizens
Fire Insurance Company.

New ! DIRK, Aug. The Brooklyn oil
works at Greenpolnt, were partially de-
stroyed by fire last night; loss 100000.
Fully insured. These works were known
as Stakes Oil Works and there has been
much litigation over them recently.
Mrs. Frank Holmes was fatally assaulted
by Henry Clark, rejected lover, at her
residence on Lexington avenue, last even
ing. Clark had been watching for her fol
weeks, and as she was entering her house
last evening he attacked her with hatchet
cutting five terrible gashes iu her head.
Charles g. Martin. broker, No. 234
Broadway, tailed; liabilities $4,000.
The statement of the Citizens Fire In.
surance Company of New York, whose
collapse was announced yesterday, show,
defecit of SOL 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
GREAT FIRE IN WISCONSIN
Property destroyed, and whole farnllie
perish in the flames

CHICAGO, Aug, IA Green Bay, Wis,
special says the village of Eaton, Brown
Co, Wis, about fifteen miles east of this
city, was totally destroyed by fire. The
forest has been burning for FIVE weeks; the
fire extending many miles in every direc-
ton, destroying many millions OF timber
and thousands of dollars in other prep
erty; some twenty-five families were
burned out in Eaton, losing everything
they possessed. A large number of ami
mails we're roasted alive. One family is
stated to have perished in the flames, and
four other entire families are missing.
Great suffering exists among the homeless
people
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07

found half an hour after by a posse Of
the citizens in the last agonies of death,
having taken poison. Mrs. Hall is still
alive, but her situation is considered pre-
carious.
Civil suits for damages was filed in St.
Louis on Monday in the United States
circuit court by the United States govern
ment against Mckee. The action en-
braces 1858 counts for 81 400 each agggre.
eating $2,3l4,20O. These counts are all
alike in form. except that the name of
different distilleries are inserted 10 each,
charging them with the unlawful removal
of distilled spirits and also charging de-
fendant with aiding and abetting in the re-
moval of said spirits, which act rendered
him liable to the above penalty of 81, 400.
Assistant District Attorney Denison says
it is not expected that judgments will be
obtained on all the counts, but it is ex-
pected that about 100000 will be recov-
ered This suit will probably reopen the
entire proceedings of the whisky ring from
1871
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1T is AN ERRONEOUS IDEA that disease can
not be cured except by taking large quantities of
medicines into the stomach, in 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, fre.
quenty become so much disordered that the diges.
tive function is seriously injured-the result OF
which 1s dyspepsia. nervousness colics, alternate
diarrhRa and costiVeness, fatulenee nightmare
ETC. Wou'd it not. therefore, be very desirable to
possess remedy, which being applied externally
would excite the absorbents to increased action,
and thus carry off through this medium the delete
rious principle which 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-
Geced by this course of treatment, and the ingredi
ents Of which H G. FARRELL'S CELEBRATED
ARABIAN LINIMENT is composed, are extricated
from rare plants peculiar to Arabia This great
haniment (Which is now to be had of most respecta
BILE druggists and merchants in every town in the
United Staes) is daily efecting which seemed
beyond the power of medicine to ocontrol-coRsump-
ton, bronchitis and liver complaints in their first
stages. nervous affections, indigestion, enla1ge-
ment OF the spleen, scrofulous tumOrs goitre, etc.
are frequently cured, and always relieved by its
use. 1t is unsurpassed as an anodyne-relieving
severe pains in few minutes after its application
it soothes the irritated nerves. and produces that
delightful tranquility grateful to the nervous in
valid. Sprains bruises, wounds, burns, sore throat
chilblains rheumatism, sun pain, ETC., are speedily
cured by It, and for nearly all ailments in horses Ol
CATTLE requiring an external application, il is an ef
feCtual remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
FINANCIAL
SIS. SEQ. SiOQ. $500. $500.

The reliable house OF ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
g. CO., No IL Wall street, New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
any address. In addition tn a large number of edi
torials on financial and other topics, it contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and
standing OF every stock bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FROTHNGHAM q
Co. are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker
age business they sell what termed Privileges"
or puts and Cals,' now one of the favorite meth
Ods Of legitimate speculation. Their advice Is val.
liable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-07
LOOK OUT FOR CoUNTERFEITs

The public are cautioned against another coun-
teriel which has lately made its appearance, called
W. b. FArrells Arabian Liniment, the most danger
of all the counterfelts, because his having the
name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith,
without the knowledge that a counterfeit exists
and they will perhaps only discover their error
when the spurious mixture has wrought its evil eff
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 Farrell's thHs-H. G. FARRELL'S-and his
signature the wrapper, all other are counter
fets.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
~ Price - and 80 cents, and 81 per bottle.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United StGtss, 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, 1877-08-07
2lst Day Of August, a. D. 1877,


Of which Election there will be submitted to the
voters OF said city the question of issuing the Bonds
OF said city, under the provisions of the act OF the
Legislature Of said State, entitled IAN Act to
ameDd an act entitled AN act relating TO County
and City debts, and TO provide for the payment
thereof By taxation in such counties and cities ;
Approved February 18th, 1855; and to amend the
title thereof. Approved and in force April 27th
1885, to-wit:
FIRsT.-The number of Bonds proposed to he
Issued is two hundred and twenty (a20
SECOND The amount Of each of said Bonds on
its face shall be- to-wit: One hundred and twenty
(120) of said bonds shal be OF the principal sum
each Of one thousand $1,000 dollars; and enc hun
dred Il001 of said bonds shall be Of the principal
sum ch OF five hundred $500 dollars
THIRD.-The rate Of interest on each of said
bonds shall be six % per cenInm per annum.
| FouRTH.-The principal Of each of said Bonds
shall be payable twenty 80 years from the first day
of September, A. d. 1s77 and the interest shall be
payable semi-annually, both principal and interest
shall be payable at the First National Bank
Of New York City: said bonds shall be issued for
the purpose OF raising money purchase or retire
certain domestic bonds of said city Amounting In
principal and interest to about the sum Of ten
thousand 000) dollars and all certain warrants
OF said city now outstanding Said warrants
| amounting in the aggregate to the spm of about
one hundred and sixty thousand (slG0 0001 dollars
By order Of the City Council Of the City of Rock
Island
30 JNo. L REED City Clerk