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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
NOTES HERE AND THERE.
Only 81 marriage licenses were issue'
during the month of ,JnIy

Only 81 marriage licenses were issued
during the month of July.
james King and Charles Parker will
be released from Jail inIthe morning, their
term of Imprisonment having expired.
During the month of July United
States Gauger" j. NJ. Beardsly, I'd, gagged
27,200 gallons of liquor at the wholesale
liquor houses in this city.
During the month of July, 80 wal
rantee and quit claim deeds, 70 mortgages,
and 10 other instruments were fled in the
office OF the county recorder.
The mill store at South Rock Island,
totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss
about $1,000. Insured for $500.
You say that Araminta is addicted to
the Incorporate use of gum, and ask an
opinion. We should say. gum away from
her until she chewes to spruce up and re-
form,
Have we governor in this state, or
only man who hides and shirks RESPONSE
bility when there is any danger of offend
ing voters by taking sides?- Chicago
Herald.
The examination of Samuel Powell and
Mrs. Ann Roberts before Judge Peasants,
on writ of ha6eGs corpus, on the charge
of abortion, which commenced yesterday,
terminated this afternoon by Mrs. Roberts
being discharged. and Powell
being hold under $1,000 bonds for his ap-
pearance at next term of court, on the
charge of being an accessory to the abor.
ti0n, States Attorney Parm enter
prosecuted; E. D. Sweeney, Esq, for Mrs.
Roberts, and Hon. j. B. Hawley. for
Powell lie will probably give security in
a few days.
He comes into the Office. looks into
every cornor; steps to the door of the in
ner room, gezes carefully around, and then
having satisfied himself that Smith is moi
in, steps back to where you are sitting by
the outer door. and inquiries with great unc'
ton. is Smith imp The only proper
, thing to do under the circumstances II
to look under the ink-stand, examine
the waste basket, peep up the chimney
and gaze into the money drawer. to ren
der yourself certain that the missing mar
is not hid around in some of those places
and then inform"the visitor that Smith i
not in." After this is done kill him gentl
but firmly.
She looked in his face with seren
countenance and said lovingly "Ah
George, | can trust you now. | see by th
red ribbon you wear in the buttonhole c
your coat, that you have joined the col
water band" Yes, dear Alvina." sal
the young man, for your sake. l have de
termined to follow Murphy's teachings.
How loving kind" unused tn
sweet girl as she gently pressed kiss VI
on his forehead The two had sat togethe
for half an-hour, when Alvira thought {
some gum drops her dear George ha
promised to bring her. In trusting an
confding manner she searched for tn
gum drops in his vest pockets. Present.
,, she held in her hand six tickets. Holdin
one up she read. Good for two drinks
! Johns saloon" The spell was broker
and George suddenly felt the thermomett
go up to LOG in the sofa end Of the parlo
. A good joke on Murphy.
Printing and binding executed ne
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS HEFcr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

WASHINGTON. Aug, 1.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon and to-
night.
Indications for Upper Mississippi ard
lower Missouri valleys: Rising barometer,
cooler, northwest winds, and partly
cloudy or clear weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads,
Bill Heads, Law Briefs. and all other
kinds OF Printing, in the highest style OF
the art, and on the most reasonable terms
And The ARGUS Book BNDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The Turks win a Big Victory after Tw
DAYS Severe Fighting.

PERA, August 1.-Osman Pasha an.
nounces a great Turkish victory. The
enemy were completely routed after two
days severe fighting with loss of 5000
killed and 1000 wounded. The Turk!
captured great quantity of arms anc
ammunition. The Turkish casualitie!
were comparatively small as they fough
upon the defensive.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01


at which Election there viii be submitted to the
voters OF said city the question of seuing the Bonds
oi 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, 1865; and to amend the
title thereof. Approved and in force April 27th,
lS76.'' to-wit:
FIRsT.-The number of Bonds proposed TO be
issued is two hundred and twenty (230s)
SECOND The amount Of each Of said Bonds on
its face shall be, to-wit: One hundred and twenty
(120) of said bonds shall be of the principal sum
each of one thousand Isl oo0) dollars and one hun
dred l10O) of said bonds shall be of the principal
sum each OF five hundred $500 dollars
THIRD.-The rate Of interest on each of said
bonds shall be six t6) per eenfum per annum.
FouRTH.-The principal of each OF said Bonds
shall be payable twe ltE l20 years from the first day
OF september A ID. 1877. and the interest shall be
payable eemiannually, both principal and interest
shall be payable eft the First National Bank
Of New York City; said bonds shall be issued for
the purpose of raising money to purchase or retire
certain domestic bonds of said city amounting in
principal and interest TO about the sum of ten
thousand ($100001 dollars. and all certain warrants
OF said city now outstanding. Said warrants
amounting in the aggregate 10 the sum of about
one hundred and sixty thousand ($160O O00) dollars
BY order Of the City Council OF the City Of Rock
Island.
sodtd JNo. L REED City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Letter carriers want GOO a Year..

WASHINGTON, August THE letter
carriers waited on Post Master General
Key to-day, with reference to the restora-
ton of their salaries to $1,000 year.
The postmaster-gene said be would ex-
ercise his good Offices with congress and
suggested to the carriers to present their
case il specific form. The salary is $675.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
SAMPLES FREE

0E00 REWARD will be paid for bottle of any
0OOU other Extract or Essence of Jamaica Gin
ger il found to equal it in fue favor, purify and
prompt medicinal effect Largest, Cheapest and
Best. Take no other until you have given it trial
Sold by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists, Ciro-
GERS, and Dealers in Medicines. Price, 30 cents
Dealers should purchase original packages of one
dozen 10 obtain the trial bottles for free dstrbu-
tion. WEEKS 81 POTTER. General Agents and
Wholesale Druggists, Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
FINANCIAL
SIS. SEQ. Si0O. $500. $500.

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHINGHAM
6 CO., No - Wall street, New York publish 8
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which they send free to
any address. In addition tn large number OF edl-
torials on financial and other topics, 1t contains
very full and accurate reports OF the sales and
standing Of every stock, bond and security dealt II
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs. FRoTHNGHAM 4
Co., extensive brokers of large experience anc
tried integrity. In addition TO their stock broker
age business they sell what are termed Privileges
or Puts and Calls now Of the favOrite meth
ods of legitimate speculation. Their advice is val
uable, and by following it many have made for
unes.-[New York Metropolis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
TELEGRA.PIHEI.IC. e Fl
[TeIegraphed to the Rock Island Arqu..1
FOREIGN NEWS,

LONDON, August david Wells has
been appointed honorary secretary OF
Golden club of the United States.
PARIS, August 1.-Cassagnac, replying
to the letter of the Bonapartist commun,
lists, refuses to acknowledge the commun.
lists authority, and says if the empire does
not know how to subordinate itself to the
needs of France, and to contain itself and
wait it will never be restored.
Uneasiness as to the Pope's health has
been revived, he has only seen Cardinal
Simeoni and his own domestics for five
days. Cardinal Rioris Sforzas, chances oi
succeeding Pope Plus are improving daily
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
ARTISTIC TAILORING
ARTISTIC TAILORING
90 per CT! 10 per ct !
Edward lily & CO.,
CHICAGO.
SAVE MONEY /! and at the same time
obtain the BEST and Most Dura-
bic GOODS.

We have LARGELY REDUCED our prices On
ALL GOODS. Then FROM THESE IRICES We
deduct 90 PER CENT. On all Mixed Business Suit
ings, Mixed Caseimeres, and Mixed 0yereoatinge
summer weights, and on ALL OTHER GOODS
both in Summer and winter weights. 10PER CT
DISCOUNT, from July to August 81, 1877. These
discounts are for prompt Cash within five days
from Delivery OF Goods. Our STYLES for AU.
TUM and WINTER are in readiness.
We believe we are selling Cur goods LOWER for
the article furnished than any house of EQUAL
STANDING on this Continent. EVERYTHING
GUARANTEED STANDARD THE HIGHEST.
Wabash Avenue cor. Monroe, CHICAGO,
ESTABLISHED 1854
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The Strike In West Virginia-The Men ask
to be set to Work at Keyser.

BALTIMORE, August IA dispatch
from Keyser, West Virginia, says the
movement of trains over this division has
caused quiet general break among the
strikers and they are now constantly COM
ing ip and asking to be set to work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss Of manhood &C., will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self-sddressed enVclcF2 to the
REV. JOSEPH II. INMAN Station D, E. Eouse
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
SANF0RD'S JAMAICA GlNeER,

an elegant combination of the True Jamaica Ginger
with the Choicest Aromatics 1t is beyond all com
parson the most healthy, invigorating tonic and
stimulant befo-e the public. 1t is earnestly recon-
mended to the weak and nervous, to those recover
ing from debiitating diseases, and 10 the aged, to
whom il imnarts warmth and viunr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

I've not seen much of you lately, "
said gentleman to his partner at a ball,
the other night Mamma" replied the
partner, bashfully casting her eyes down.
makes US wear our dresses SO very high" "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The Strike Ended on the Baltimore & Ohio
g. R-An Trains Running Regularly.

speClAI 10 INC hOCA IslaHu AIgus'
CHICAGO, Aug. l.-All trains on the
Baltimore & Ohio are now running regu-
larly. The strike is virtually at an end
Immense quantities of freight are awaiting
Shinment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
COMMERCIAI

Wheat-Dull; no sales.
Corn Quiet and heavy; mixed western $3.50
61a.
Oats-Steady; mixed western and stsle 971l6l5s.
Pork-Firmer; IA ~.
Lard-Firmer; 20IG9 -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives a splendid gloss and finish TO all starched
goods, making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER than
wax or anything else, and prevents the IRON from
sticking. Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
ST. Louis Market.

ST. L0CIs. Aug. I
Wheat-Better; No red 45 bid cash; 171x q
/ Is Aug; 15l4G11 1875 Sept.
Corn-Lower; 44a04z14 cash; 44A9441a Aug.
Rye-5S.
Oats-a6% bid.
Whisky-1 0S.
Pork Is 90.
Lard-Dull; S71k.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

Argus HnApouARFERs .MoLrNE,

RICHARDS g. SoHRsEcK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by noen to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Restorative Stimulant

free from serious objections, YET paatabe, even in
viting the sensitive palate, which viii create no
morbid appetite for itself, and operate an assis-
tant to digestion, we'll perform the functions
of a stimulant. Such confidently believe is to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Dyspepsia,

Flatulercy Sluggish Digestion. want of Tone and
Activity in the Stomach and Bowels, Oppression
after eating TO be relieved by single dose
taken after each meal. A great want exists for q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The Scranton, Pa. Strikes WoundSthe
Mayor

New YeRK, Aug. la Scranton, Pa,
dispatch says a riot broke out this q. m,
between strikers and local authorities.
in which the mayor was severely wounded
by gunshot.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
FREDERICK BROWN.
'[Established 1872
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENSING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns GINGER win be found invaluable in all
cases OF Cramp or other disorders caused by change
OF water or bad water, and a few drops used regu-
iar!y by travellers viii usually act as Preventive
and ward on such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, Q small quantity with
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction.
which Is the great objection to the oil alcoholic
stimulants. Producing all the good effects of
Mustard Plaster, without the possibility of blister
Ing the skinl its application fiauneli most eff
eaeious. And in the case Of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and Gonty Affections, It is Of great
service. used to rub with,1
~ Beware of Counterfeita.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
SPECIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN PUR-
w suance Of petition OF more than ten legal vo-
teEs, resident in the city of Rock Island in the
State OF Illinois, Special Election will be held at
the Court House, in the city Of Rock Island in the
State of Illinois on the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
MEDICAL
JAMAICA
GINGER,

This elegant preparation is prepared from the
TRUE Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice aro-
matics and genuine French brandy. and is vastly
superior TO every other Extract Essence Of Gin
ger before the pnblic-an of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old process.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
CanphOrine I!

70 the most effectuaI remedy sold, is luxury tc
nae gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease or stain the most dellcate fabric
diately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic ano
Acnte: Neuralgia and Catarrh. Headache anC
SweIled Face, Sore Throat Spra1ns and Bruises
Rnnions and Chilblains Eruptions of the Skin
pain in Chest Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds
For sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The Southern Strikers-The Mississippi
Democratic State Convent ii The
Mo,-


MEMPHIS, August The brick mould
ers of this city are on strike demanding
an advance Of 25 cents per day on wages
which have been paid for past six
years, which was refused and work 10 ali
the brick yards stopped which causes an
advance OF 80 cents on brick.
The street force Of gas companies de
mand an advance OF $l.25, the men were
paid and discharged,
kilograms from jackson, Miss, state
there is an unusually large attendance at
the democratic state convention. The
friends of Governor Stone and General
Lowery are very confident of their nomina,
tion for governor and that in event OF close
contest between them General WamthaI
Of Grenada will be nominated
The army worm disappeared in the ut
ton fields in North Mississippi.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Ice W ater

and sweetened, forms mixture which, as a cool
ing, healthy and refreshing Summer Beverage, has
no equal. Barrels of ice wateF, prepared in this
way, may be drank without the slightest injury
and happy is the who finds in this q substitute
for sprituous liquors Its value to the Farmer, the
Mechanic and Laborer cannot be over-estimated.
1t is so cheap to be within the reach of all; so
finely favored as to be enjoyed by lovers of the
finest liquors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Milwaukee Market.

M<4WAUKkk. mug.
Wheat-Unsettled; No 2, s5 cash; 1sk Aug:
1 OF Sept.
Corn-4S
0ats-FIrm; 80.
Rye-A
Barley-6S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

Hogs-Rereipts $500; active aud higher; com
mon to good heavy to packers 9045 10; heavy Il
shippers zoos 70; light 1905 %.
Catfle-Receipts 800
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Cholera Morbus,

Cramps, Pains, DIarrhes and Dysentery are in
stantly relieved by it. 1t will render an attack of
Cholera Morbus impossible, if taken when the symp
toms of this dangerous complaint first manifest
fheTuaalypa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Aug. !.
Wheat Higher; 11%@t II Aug; O5E al o.
Sept
Corn, Steady: 471504Tss Aug.
Osts-Steady; 271 Aug; 26A Sept.
Rye Firm: 551z cash.
Pork-Quiet; higher; 10 20 August; 13 42z Sep
Lard-s75 bid Aug; 95 bid Sept.
Whisky-1 0S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Cramps and Pains

whether produced by indigestion, improper food,
change of water diet, too free indulgence of ice
water, exposure to sudden changes of temperature,
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
IN a palIon of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

The Republican Convention at Cleveland
ohio.-Hon.C Il. Grosvenor Temporary
Chairman and Gen. Garf11ld permanent
Chairman.-The Committe on Resolutions
Have a tough job On Hand.
CLEVELAND, August l.-Republiean
state convention was called to order at
IL o'clock this morning by the Hon. W. e,
Cooper, who made a short speech and in
| troduced Hon. Q. H. Grosvenor of Athens
o., as temporary chairman. He addressed
the convention at considerable length after
which the usual committees were appointed
| and the convention took recess till
| o'clock this .. M.
The convention reassembled at p. NJ
Gen. Jas. A. Garfield appointed perma
nent chairman. Committee on resolutions
not being ready to report at 1915. the con
vention took a recess until P. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
HIGHLAND HALL

THE FALL SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
] for Young Ladies, will open Sept. 10th, fully
equipped for the best work.
Apply for further information to E. P. WESTON,
Highland Park, Ills. 727d&W1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
The AusabIe Nails

are Hammered Hot, and the
Finishing and Pointing
are done Cola, thus Initiating
the Process Of Making Naizs by
Hand. Quality is fully Guaranteed.
For sale by all leading Iron and hard
ware houses.
ABRAHAM BUSSING, Sec'y,
S5 Chambers St., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
Collins V0ltaic Plaster

Is warranted, on the reputation of DR.. Collins, its
inventor, old physician to be the best plaster In
the world of medicine. The union of the two great
medical agents, viz: Electricity and Medical Gums
and Essences fully iustfes the claim, and entities
this remedy to rank foremost among all curative
compounds for all external Aches and Pains.
Price 25 cente. Sold by all druggists, and sent
on receipt of 25 cents for one, 81 % for six, 81
WEEKS & POTTER, Proprfetors Boston, Mass
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Augs /.
FINANCIAL.
Gold O5aS.
MoDey-1M@2.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-01

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUS HTFcH
New-York tribune., 1877-10-29

The publication Office of The North American
Re eeW Is t. be transferred 10 Ncw-Nors
a History of Music is in preparation oy
~. G. y. Hunt, warden Of Trinity College London
The December Atlantic will make specIaity
of reviews the pens of Mr. Howels ana othefs o
holiday books.
The promised Dictionary of English lAtera-
turo hv davenport Adams viii be published shortly ny
MessrS Cossen Peter Gapm
Hurd & Houghton will publish, early IN
November. n pocm entitled Angeo, by the writer WHO
uses the non, de plane of "stuart siciue.'
Mr.. GladstOne's forthcoming collection OF " Is
s Iftcrs and Alarcsses" viii he divided into the iol-
loving sections Personal and Literary, EccieSasuch
and Theoo, cal European ana Historical
Mcssrs. Macmillan & Co. are to publish a
volume containing the correspondence OF The Lon
don Dqily Ncirs from April u November 1877. form
most Important pavt OF the work Will consist Of letters
from MI. Archibald Forbes aud J. a. MGahan.
Thomas G. Cary, who was prominent resi-
dent Of the Pacific coast in the rt Of the sold e
element WI. contribute two three articles 10 The
AGqntc MonGly on tie early history Of California. Tie
nrst Of these in ,he December number VIII sivc an &C
count ~ Tie Francisco N4l2uce Committee or le1b'
aud Wil crtcleo General Shcunan's course 30 COM
manfCT OF state militia OF California 80 tue Hh''
toward tuc committee General sherman ucNolcs 5ohe
space 20 his Memoirs 10 this period 20 bis career.
New-York tribune., 1877-10-29
NEW-YoRK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW

FOR TRENTON AND PHILADELPHIA.
Leave NV York for Ia aid Plilsiol ha - 6;}D
tor Trenton.
Leave Philadelphia station North Pennsylvania Rail
ROAD liiu auu berSssis, az 40 80, .loJ u, i:3J
40. $3.50. II p.
C3l. sos. 1918 I.
l2.i ., 10 400. tOJ p m.
Pullman Drawing Room cars attached o. tna $3.50
$50. D. 80 tIaii- frnu Sew To tAc 80 $50 ~
1850 trains .hi8acl Fi.3. aud Se,p the
~ O'clock midnight Mains from both hcW-Yors and Fhfit'
p.la
SUNDAY TRAIN--Icavc Now YORK and Philadelphia
~ $50 e. M, 5:3u II Leave Trenton at 1920 a. NJ
$40
IIckes sale Lbe-t y-sf. Nos 500 and Il
Broadway, at TIE principal loos Offices 81 the Eric Rail
way ia NewlOrS aAd Bfookyn, aud at so. COuri-s..
Brooklyn. B.seaEe cAecked fu r.-ilence destination
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