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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Since the opening of the new and excel
lent Hotel Devonshre, opposite the main
entrance of Grand Central Depot, first.
class accommodations at reasonable rates
can be had in this most convenient locality.
By all means stop at the Hotel Devonshire
on your next visit to the city of New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

CERTAIN PLEASURES VANISH when the
teeth decay, viz: The pleasure derived
from eating, the pleasure arising from
the consciousness Of possessing sweet
breath, and the pleasure of knowing that
smile in parting the rosy lips reveals new
beauties behind them. Render these
pleasures perpetual by the regular use Of
Sozodont. What Spalding's Glue has
Joined cannot be put asunder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

The Grand Central Hotel, New York, is
model establishment. 1t is superb in
style and appointment. In size and capac
ity for accommodations it has no equal.
1t was the first leading hotel to lower its
rates from $4.CO to $3.50 and $500 per
day. Its reputation is unsurpassed, and
it receives fresh endorsement daily from
thousands of its guests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

1.-THE worlds most royal heritage is his
Who most enjoys, most loves, and most forgives-"
To enjoy most one should be domiciled
at the Sherman House, Chicago. where
life is one continual round of pleasure-a
royal heritage indeed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Incident of Memorial Day at Boston:
A young lady who had just decorated her
soldier brothers grave, observing that
there were no floral tributes on that of a
nameless Confederate which adjoined, re-
moved the flowers from the first tomb tc
lay them on that of the stranger, who, too
had died for his convictions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

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. IOdIv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
Dunbar's Wonderful Discovery! Bethesda
Mineral Spring Water.
WaukeSha, Wis.

This water is the acknowledged cure of
the intractable and incurable disease known
as Bright's disease, 6iobetes, dropsy, brick
dust deposit, Inflammation OF the neck of
the bladder. alkali, aud equity swelling.
For the liver it is unsurpassed. 1t will al
lay all inflammation of the kidney and urinal
organs in twenty-four hours giving imme-
date relief; also, in scarlet fever it pre-
vents the kidney from congeshng, and re.
moves all traces of albumeneria. 1t will
give relief in all cases of high fever. Has
never failed to do what is claimed for it.
Col RICHARD DUNBAR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
Tanor of II Years Grouoth Cured Ju
RddJDaVs Resident

BEVERLY, Mass, July IS, 1869
DIR. RADwAY: have had Ovarian THmor in the
Ovaries and bowels. All the doctors said ''there
was no help for IT," / tried everything that was
recommended, but nothing helped me. saw your
ResOlvent, and thought would try it; but had no
faith In II, because had suffered for twelve wears
took six bottles Of the Resolvent and one box of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re
lief; and there IL not sign OF tumOr TO be seen or
telt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumor was in the
left side OF the bowels, over the groin write this
70 you for the benefit Of Others You can publish
II " you choose. HANNAH p KNAPP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

If you desire cheeks with roses of health
upon them, if you want that peculiar bril-
liancy of complexion so priced by ladies
and admired by everybody, if, in word
you want that perfection of. physical ap
pearauce that pure blood insures, use DR..
Bulls Blood Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Popular illustrated book 1880 pages) on
MANHOOD WoMANHooDl MARRIAGEi
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. postpaid, for
so cents. by DR.. q. WHITTIER, 6l7 st.
Charles street, st. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
Improvement of the Illinois River.

improvement OF Ene 4AL4IAOAS 1S4VC&s
Up to noon, yesterday, only one bid had
been received at the Office Of Col. j. n.
Macomb, corps of engineers, in this city,
for the prosecution Of the work of dredg-'
ing, etc., for the improvement Of the
Illinois river That being the time for the
opening of bids, this one was opened. II
was from II. S. Brown, of Hamilton,
Hancock county, this state, and he pro-
poses to excavate $4,000 cubic yards Of
earth for 25 cents per yard; work dredge
boat 100 hours for $40 per hour; furnish
and drive 1000 lineal feet of piles for Is
cents per foot; furnish and put in GOO
cords of brush for $3.50 per cord; and
furnish and put in 600 cubic yards of stone
for So per yard-making the aggregate
cost of the work $4,000 This, it is said,
is lower price than that paid for similar
work, last year. The contract for the
work cannot be signed until the bid has
been forwarded to the authorities at
Washington, and accepted. George NJ.
Case and VIM. Patrick are security for
Mr.. Browns faithful performance of the
contract
Bargains in gents white shirts at Nc
Cabe Bros edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

DR.. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. Gladly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE.
An IMPORTANT LETTER

nm, AHBoR, Mich, April 80, 1875.
DIR. RADwAY-Kind Sir: have been taking your
ResOlyent Regulating Pills, ana also using the
Ready Relief about one year for ovarian tumors on
the abdomen which thc mos seminent physicians OF
our Medical CoUeI pronounced incurable.
They were like kj1ts on tree When was sit
ting In chair they hung almost to the floor and
my weight was 275 pounds when commenced with
your remedies, and now II lie 210 pounds, but they
are not all gone yet have taken twenty-four bot
ties Of hesolvent, nine of Relief and twenty-four
boxes OF Pills. get the medicine from G.. Gren-
VIII. Please send me your book "False and True -
MRS. @. KRAPE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Such combined effort upon the part of
all its attaches is always made to please
its guests, that the visitor to the Colonnade
Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa, Is pretty sure to
return.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

LoDILLEs HEADACHE SPECIFIC, will
actually cure nervous and SIGH headache in
less than 25 minutes. tits pleasant, it is
harmless and it is particularly eficiacious.
Only scots a bottle at Bengstons drug
store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Breakfast and dinner sets, vases. chan
deliers, lamps. chinlneys. ETC., at net
wholesale prices, at retail. May Bros,
cor. 10Th street and I'd avenue. 9dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Table cutlery, spoons. castors, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
at May Bros. edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

When you see a bright Baby pleased
with itself and everybody else, be sure that
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup has been used.
Only Is cents per bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

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, 1877-06-09

rha waathar-.ro-nav,

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. H. 47eabove zero 10 n, $50 above zerc
Ga n, 53o " ." SP.M. sac -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

n fanWI OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
UUN FREEl Something Newt Only
one Agent In town.
H@ Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. w. BISHOP,
129 West Madison street, CHICAGO
Refer to the Editor of ARsUs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Odd dishes of all kinds at a sacrifice an
May Bros. Everything marked in plais
figures and, now selling at wholesale price
at retail. edit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

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, 1877-06-09

New styles in millinery goods at Nc
Cabe Bros. 9dIt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Frank Howard, will sing Helen's babies
by request, at Cal. Wagner's tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
Waukesha,

For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis Il Co. ,and by druggists through
out the world. 5 l9d&wIy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Another lot of Turkish wash rags al
McCabe Bros. edit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth.
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09

China tea sets at prices 40 per cent
lower than usual retail rates at May
Bros 9dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-09
.Kidneu md Blqdder Oomplaints.

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes.
Dropsy, Stoppage of Water ,IncOntiuuance OF Urine
Bright's Disease, Albuminurin, and in all cases
where there are brck-dust deposits the water is
thick, cloudy, mixed Win substances like the white
OF an egg, or threads like white silk or there is
morbid, dark, bilious appearance, and white bone
dust deposits, and when there IL a pricking, burn
Ing sensation when passing water, and Pain in the
Small Of the Back and along the Loins
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

Inc russians concede loss of &, ZOO
men at Plevna, and admit that Gen
uhourNo has rctreatcd to the Balkan Pass
cs.
The wages of all employees of the Ma.
lonaI express company who receive over
9oo mouth will be reduced ten per cent
after September l.
a family oil six in Taunton, Mass, named
Burns has fallen into frightlul condition
through lead poisoning, They used for
drinking and cooking water which had
stood all night in lead pipe.
Ihe White Mountain hotels are aoair
waltered by college students. The snow
arch in Tuckerman'S Ravine fell last Mon
day." Those who want to see the "Old
man OF the Mountain, in the Frqnconi,
Notch must hurry up, as the profile is
wearing away quite fast. the frost crack.
ing OIL large pieces every Spring.
VIM d. ogden, the well-known New
lorK millionaire, died Friday mornipo
de was born at Walton, Delaware county
New York, in 1905. He was Identical
with the development of the Northwestern
States, the first Mayor of Chicago and tbo
hrSt President ofthe Union Pacific railroad
member of the New York Legislature and
Senator of Illinois.
At least one member of the Cabinet
seems disposed to grapple with the labor
problem in very practical and sensible
fashion, Secretary Thompson has made
up his mind that the government not only
'an' but must, have its work done nc
'heaply as that of any private ship.buider
and as step toward that end he has or.
Tered that men in the Navy yards shall be ,,
'ald practically by the hour, and that the
nen VINO choose to make a days work d
onsist of ten hours instead of eight bours 4
hall be paid accordingly. a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

: Rev Aaron Gaylord died at Rutland
0 yesterday lie was born at Canaan. Conn
February y, 1911, the son of the late Sal
mon and Matilda Huntington Pease. A.
'ne age OF IA he came to Charlotte. Ut
graduated at the University of Vermont If
: 1851. He studied theology at Andovcr
graduating from the Andover Theolepicn
Seminary in l84l. He became pastor ri
the Congregational Church in Pittsford in
1872 and remained there two years. After
preaching as temporary supply at Poutney,
foyallon and other places, he was settled
us pastor of the Congregational church in
waterbury, in 1917. In 1852. he left
waterbury to become pastor of the Con.
gregational church in Norwich. After two
years OF pastoral labor there his health
winch had become impaired, wholly failed
lie almost lost the use of his limbs and
became almost incapacitated for any pbvs.
zeal effort. In 1864, having partially rp-
gained his health, he was chosen n member
OF the Legislature from Norwich. and was
reelected in 1865. He became acrive,v
interested in behalf of the prisoners in the
county Jalls' and especially for the younger
criminals incarcerated therein. and for
whom the iAils were but schools of vice
and crime, lie brought the subject before
the Legislature in some forcible speecbcs
was made chairman of special committee
to whom the subject was referred reported
a bill for the Vermont Reform Scboo,
which became law, and was onnoirto1
one oil the commissioners to establish the
school. lie was the first superintendent
Oh the reform School, at Waterbury, and
held That important position from 1866 to
loo9' when growing infirmity compelled
his retirement from the position. After
leaving Waterbury he removed 10 Rutland
where he resided until his death. Tbouob
wreck, his mind was stil
active and was occupied especially with
theological problems. In 1875, his "Pbi
losophy OF Irinitarian Doctrine" was pub
lished by the Putnams, of New York
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

Mr.. p. NJ. Arthur, grand chief of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
writes to the New York Herald to cor.
rect as he says, certain misrepresentation
current i'll regard to that organization
from which we learn that it has been in
existence IA years that its main object is
for the relief of the needy and unfortunate
among its members and their families.
that 1t Is in part Il mutual life Insurance.
company, paying to the family OF each de-
ceased member $4,000. 1t has paid ont
Ior that purpose nearly $1,000 600. and
some $50, 900 more for the relief of desti.
lutte members. The Herald is Informal
that there are about $4,000 members and
the general fund amounts to about $500
900. The qualifications for membership
are good moral character, ability to read
and write, and occupation us locomotive
engineer in good standing for at least one
year. Mr.. Arthur says -" We have ra.
claimed the fallen, reformed the drunkard
and furnished tho public and railroad com,
Danies with better, more skilled ami
trustworthy class of engineers than thew
lad previous to the inception of the broth.
,rhood," lie denies that the brotherhood
lad anything TO do with the great strike
II did anything to instigate it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

The documents in the civil suit for dam.
ages Just brought against Editor Mckee oil
The st. Louis Globe Democrat make q
formidable pile the action embracing nc
less than 1868 different counts for Sl4oC
apiece, aggregating $, 3l4, 200, each charg-
ing distilIer with the unlawful removal
OF distilled spirits and Mckee with aidino
and abetting in the removal of the spirits,
which act rendered him liable 10 the pen
atty Mckee is supposed to be tolerably
well OIL but hardly able to put his hand in.
to his pocket and draw out il little matter
oil two or three millions, if he were so dis
posed. lie claims that Grants pardon ont
Of the penitentiiIry carried with it immun-
lily also from civil prosecution, and that
VIII be the first question to settle.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

,,, TnE MODERATE DRrNkrR.-,
moHerale drinker was once 50 r "a SO called
n %lSn friend who claimed that 'fy angry
a "rGne IN totally abstaning from safety is
cal not ep5 to n nnd who allowed his "as Of
o orrhner himself might then be ber moderate
V %%e IS snake .a5 Plain the qnes sG
inv WIN you you lust quit one month, not man,
oEer d"2P o s sp.Sg ra the '@e' '?; 'Io fho
with , pleasure, though | know Sir will,
oas 90 As Is Pso ask * . oyer% SsS
ond OF the month he came to Out Hi at the
wh tears in his eyes and thaOEn ms friend
6 i"vlng MN from drunkard's prara nm 70!
p ,O5 soa never knew before lb sI%ye, Said
m ony sense hs. slave to drink, bat ,T WAS in
iS mas las been the fercest bst bait ene s last
1 lle. see now that was al Dn'.te OF my
9Ue II Two would have been too ala f months
n ,sIr nave nav; Kept my pledge, and I9 b noT me
tinker w IN, Keep it for life" Mol God's
,o na. Just try it for one YEAR moderate nnI
which there is no returning f"plds' beyond
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

A military frankness is exhibited in the
declaration of Gen. Martinez Campos that
the Cuban insurgents will be satisfied only
with independence, and that unless the
Spanish Government can send him 50, QUO
more troops it should resolve to abandon
Tile island Coming from the hero of the
Carlist war, who set out from Spain with
the highest hopes, this statement ought to
convince the home Government that the
war it has waged for nearly nine years
against the Cubans is likely to end in ire
trievable disaster.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

/ Tie Philadelphia Times knows that the
Pennsylvania railroad has earned its divi-
dend' and says that the omisson to divide
II Is owing to the probable immediate de-
mand for money to replace the property
destroyed aud " to make prompt satisfac-
hon to shippers of freight" all of which
the road expects ultimately to recover
iron The county of Allegheny. The cor
poration preferred to use its current sur-
plus rather than 90 in the market and
borrow which is very proper. The pub.
lie will also lie pleased to know that the
road proposes to indemnify shippers
! omptly' and look to the county for salts
fiction This company has not passed
dividend before for 20 years.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

Adviccs of the 3lst ult. from the city OF
Mexico state that President Diaz is court.
ing the good opinion of foreign powers
especially the United States. Newspapers
formerly hostile to him are now praisino
his acts. Diaz presented the centennial
premiums from the Philadelphia exhibi.
ton ut the National theater july %, when
there was much enthusiasm, and many
illusions were made to the good relations
between Mexico and the United States.
The excitement on the border question has
1t is reported that arrange
ments have been made for the payment TO
the United States of the next installment
OF the amount awarded by the mixed COM
and Diaz intends to recommend
that the next Congress adopt measures ac-
knowleding the English debt and provd-
ing for its payment with interest. Four Of
l4erdo's generals, named Loza, Altamicano,
Loaez and Velez, have offered their servi.
ces to Diaz, and they have accordingly
been assigned TO high commands. Peace
Feigns throughout the republic.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

HARVEY FILD2N. Judge. N.A.cH,sE r...,..
:. Inc ,n, following 81 business was TRANSACTED
", w, .GI Probate Court of the District ol
July so: "'0N ending
will U rSfs Si. Samuel s. c. Turner's estate
" A An 'p'0Ireo Tor probate to Aug. q ''''' =
mund Po u, Loren LORE! Webstcrs estate-E1.
filed new w. ho y. e. Blossoms o,tate-trns,oo
mi MINI arw pond. John Haley's est,ta us.ee
made HIon account allowed and decr "n-
tration o M.onao Hnydens estate-admi 1'eo
Am@ T;'o4 unto continued to Aug. IL Is
istration y, .od arena Persons estate-odmir
II, Richar ~ccoGnt referred to Aug. 81 ''i't u
''"''' considered and assignment n,,oh "c-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

There is no more encouraging feature OF
the southern situation Than the bluntness
with which the press and public men alike
are telling the people their faults and weak
nesses. Senator Merrimon of North Caro-.
lima made speech the other day, in which
he ruthlessly exposed the ignorance and
poverty of the people, frankly confessing
that sin every particular, save one or two,
Ohio surpasses North Carolina" and found
the great reason in the fact that we do
not work enough, and have not given to
labor that high and noble dignity which it
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

The RISE IN CoAL.-Provious to the
strike of the colliers in Pennsylvania, it is
said, there was on hand a supply in the
Wholesale market of 100000 tons-iust 10
days provision. That reserve is new gone,
and ii is impossible to purchase in large
quantities at New York. The Pennsylvania
railroads have seized all the bituminous
and other varieties of coal deposited alone
their lines, fearinga famine in the market.
This fact has caused the price to take sud
den upward tendency, The article in the
metropolis advancing from $3.50 to $3.50
and 1915 wholesale per ton, and proper.
tionally elsewhere.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

Frank Buckland was favored with an
early introduction to the gorilla which has
recently arrived in London, after a stupid
and wearisome journey from Berlin. The
gorilla received his guest after the approv-
ed manner of Louis Quartorze-in bed
tucked up in blankets like child. "Tba
lace is very human" writes the naturalist
land as>back as ebony; the noes is yery
snub, the lips are thick and heavy. bn1t
every now and then pleasant smile LIGHT.
Ell up the cOuntenance of this sleeninc
beauty This living specimen, though
quite young, convinced me that, as far rs
physiognomy alone, the line between y
low-caste negro and this anthropomor-
!PhouS, manlike ape, is indeed small
When. however, we examine the hand
the difference between man and n mon
key is ut once evident The gorilla tol-
crates human society, but his fayorite
is his first cousin, the chimnan.
zee.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-08

The Maine republicans convene to.mo,
row. Gov. Conner is to be renomipateG
but they don't know whether to. praise O
blame Hayes.
One cannot help admring the pluck o
the Turks and being half glad that tn,
smaller dog in the fight wins even tbouol
he ought to be whipped.
The Ohio republican convention nomi
naied Judge West for governor, Wedpes
day. Endorsed Hayes, and made platform
with a sort of silver lining to it.
The Car is eager to return to Moscow
resigning the conduct of the war to Grand
Duke Nicholas, who asserts that failures Of
The army are due to making the war DO
litical instead of military.
The Sun says editorially that Judge
Bradley, when member of the Electoral
Commission, wrote out an opinion that
Florida had elected Tilden electors. INIT
during the night great numbers of Repub.
licans visited him, and the next day when
the opinion was read it had been CHANGED
to the Republican side, the same arpu-
ments being used, with simply the substi-
tuition of Republican names for Demo-
cratic.
The WAR.-Gen. Klapka, the Hunga.
rian, who is credited with having given
the Turks some valuable advice of late in
regard to the management of their CAM
paign' was recently interviewed at Wan
ma, where he had just arrived from Con-
stantinople. lie declared complete de-
feat of the Turks to be impossible. al.
though they may moi be able in the long
run to resist in Europe. If the war was
carried to exhaustion, the Turks might
abandon Europe and invade Russia from
Asia with the whole power of Mohamme-
danism. This must result in unexampled
horrors.