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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-17

In this era of Reform when everybody has grown
so keen-sccnted in detecting any infragrant ex-
halaton from our civil service, it would be well to
take an occasional sniff of the breezes waited from
abroad and perfumed with the aroma of our Dip
lomatic service The violet has been represented in
poetry as STEALING and giving odor," and 1t has
been affirmed by some American citizens, with
perhaps trfe of pardonable pride, that our native
land has been occasionally represented at distant
courts by gentlemen who excelled this modest
flower in both particulars. great many people
are now taking studous interest in pablo affairs,
and as they read in the Washington dis
patches the names of some aspirants for
the posts of Minister PlenipOtentiary and
Envoy Extraordinary they are thrown
at once into reflective mood, and inquire whether
their hackers could not urge upon the Administration
some more economical method of disgracing the
United States than paying these gentlemen $1,000
year for acting before the world as burlesques and
caricatures of our mental and moral culture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
An American Giantess Dead.

from the CGted0ntd courier.
The largest woman in the world, Mrs.
Ruth Beaton, alias Fanny Wallace, died at
Vernon county, Wis, June |. She was
81 years old, seven feet four inches In
height, and weighed 585 pounds. Her
coffin was made 10 Brownsville. and was
seven feet eight inches in length, three feet
six inches in depth, four wide at the CEN
ire, twenty four inches at the head, and
twenty three inches at the foot Eight
men with block and tackle lowered the re-
mains into the grave. She was kind,
good neighbor, loving mother, and was
beloved by all who known her. Knowing
that she inevitably must die, all the neees-
sary preparations were made, and she died
surrounding by her family and many
friends. happy and contented, with an un-
shaken belief in the Adventist faith.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
Tne Judpeship.

There is a terrible rumbling in the
editorial den of the Union. The column
rules Of that poDderous engine Of Republi-
canism bend with their mighty burden of
party wisdom. Its motto is Hor party,
VO:r DEL which literally translated means,
" the voice ct the editor is the voice Of the
party" How they have longed and
sighed for this! How they have pinned and
suffered for this! Oh, the virtue, the
efficacy and the satifaction of forcing the
people to be happy with party candidate
for county Judge Guyer is their choice
and next to him, Guyer's choice is their
choice. 1t will be hard for the people to
part with Guyer-such a high minded
mi!d-mannered Christian gentlemaB:-
OF his errors speak word,
OF his virtues sing aloud;
If to obsecurity he is consigned
Then we'll drown our grief in wine,
Aiiunde beer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

j. B. DANFoRTH, Jr.,
My Dear Sri am both surprised and
pleased to see in THE ARGUS of June
18th, letter from iAmos Smith, and to
learn from it that he is not dead.
Shortly after Mr.. Smith left Moline,
there was a report current that he had
died at his home in Lambertvllle, n. J..
Who started the report or how it came in
circulation | cannot tell, but not being con-
tradicted I believed it. An old principle
Of law is that when a custom shas existed
so long that the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary, the custom in effect
becomes law, so in this case, having
heard this report some 20 years ago, and
not hearing it contradcted was bound to
believe Mr.. Smith dead-but / will add,
that, for dead man, he writes a very
interesting letter.
| am sorry that the mistake should have
occurred through my report to you, and as
in duty bound to do, tender my apologies
to Mr.. Smith, and endorse your remark,
hope that he may live long and prosper y
Respectfully.
JAMES CHAPMAN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
The Circuit Judpship,

Many of our people do not fully under
stand the object and cause Of the election
Of new circuit Judge, so we will explain.
Every circuit court in the state is no over
run with business, and, accordingly, the
last legislature passed bill reducing the
number of judicial circuits 10 the state,
outside eff Cook county, to thirteen, aud
providing for three judges 10 each circuit
instead OF two as heretofore. The pres
ent judges hold over, and the additional
judge is to be elected 10 each circuit on
the first Monday in August next. The
new circuit aud the names of the holding
over judges in this district, are as follows:
Tenth circuit told Fifth and .Eight)--
Judges George w, Peasants, of Rock ISL
aud, and Arthur A. Smith. of Knox. The
counties of Rock Island, Mercer. Henry,
Warren, Knox, and Henderson.
Under this plan cases need not have to
wait for two or three years before coming
to trial, as is now the case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
The New Judgeship.

The papers are beginning to give some
attention to the Judicial election which is
to be held early in August, The Rock Is
land Union, which is a machine paper of
the strictest sect, advocates the calling of a
Republican convention to nominate can.
didate. Should that course be adopted, al
it probably will as the district is over
whelmingly Republican in politics, candi-
date will be selected more for bis political
standing than for his fituess for the Office.
A number Of papers. however, are in favor
Of ignoring politics in the coming election
by making the selection upon merit alone
We think this should be done--the inter,
est of the people will be better served by
such course, and judicial Offices should be
separated from politics. 50 far as possible,
-kelpGnee IadepeRdent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
a Medicine Of Many Uses.

A medicine which remedies dyspepsia,
liver complaint, constipation, debility, in
'termittent and remittent fevers, urinary
and uterine troubles, depurates the blood,
counteracts a tendency to rheumatism aud
govt, and relieves nervousness, may be
truly said to have many uses. Such an
article is Hostetter's Bitters, one OF the
most reliable alternatives of disorderIy to
a we'll ordered state of the system ever
prepared or sold. 1t has been over a
quarter of a century before the public, is
endorsed by many eminent professors of
the healing art, and its merits have re-
ceived repeated recognition 10 the columns
of leading American and foreign journals.
1t is highly esteemed in every part of this
country, and is extensively used in South
America, Mexico, the British possessions
and the West Indies. If its increase 10
public favor in the past is to be regarded
as reliable criterion of its gain 10 popu-
Iarity in coming years, it has indeed a
splendid future before it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21


A SURE THING,-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. l are warranted to cure
the Gonnorhea, elect, Chordee, Structures,
disease of tho kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females.
DR.. Hunters Specific No. 2 is a sure
remedy for the Spermatorrhea, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions, the loss of
power, caused by self-abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of DR.. Hunters Specific,
So per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle,
Sent everywhere by express. DR.. j..
Dinsbeer, sole proprietor, No. sos, North
Seventh street, St. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guaranteed or
money refunded. DIR. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
for less money than any other physician ID
st. Louis. Write or call. For sale by all
druggists, it's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
DIR. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify cleanse and strength
en-. Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders Of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, COnstjpation Costive.
ness, indigestion, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and all
arrangements OF the Internal NIscera. Warranted
10 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
~ observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders OF the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness OF Weight
IN the Stomach, Sour Eruprons Sinking or Flutter-
ings In the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing Flutterings
at the Heart, Choking or SufocatIng Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration Yellowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain in the side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning In the Flesh
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Price
70 cents per box, Sold by druggists
Read FALSE AMI, TRUE
-, Send one letter-stamp to RADWAYi& CO., noun
MsErvn ~, New York;. Information worth sQ on
SANDS VIII be SAINT you. - IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
D9~To-day ended the holiness meetings

B0~To-day ended the holiness meetings
at the III. L. church.
aGWixon & Groom's stable front re-
ceived coat of paint to-day.
EGrLimbs were broken off many of the
shade trees last night By the wind.
R9The G. B. & @. track gang were re-
pairing the switch tracks in their yard here
to-day.
RGTwo steamers anchored below the
wing dam, near the old mill, during the
storm last night.
nara team and two or three men have
been at work upon the central school house
yard for several days.
BGrA meeting of temperance people
is called for to. night at the Baptist church.
Good Templars are especially invited.
psa.The Chicago Daily NeaCS. a small one
cent journal, has been scattered throughout
the city, hoping to catch subscribers.
RAnE Ed. Dunn, an employe Of the paper
mill, was severely injured in the hand, on
Tuesday, by the premature discharge of a
pistol.
R9~The girls who were arrested and
uneO IN h0ck lsIanQ yesterday TOT last
driving were around to all the stables in
the afternoon, trying to get another rig,
but were unsuccessful.
g9-The gutter in front of D. ". Gould
and Wixon u Groom's, on Main street,
was being cleaned out to, day. This has
long been needed and The ARGUS has
several times called attention to it.
BAThe Good Templars' excursions or
the Plow City was prematurely brought tt
an end last night by the storm. Con
siderable fear was felt by all hands. bu
the passengers were all landed safely
Binding of every description don'
at close figures at THE ARGUS bindery
All kinds of printing cheaper than else
where in the three cities. First class worl
guaranteed. If.
| The Plow City.
The steam yacht Plow City is now il
perfect trim for excursions. Pains vii
be taken to insure the comforts of passen
gers. Liberal discount to Sunday school
and societies. 15d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
ASK YorRsELF THESE QUESTIONS.

ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS. -
Are you respondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Costiveness, PaIpita-
ton of the Hearth Have you Dizziness
of the Head2 1t your Nervous System
Depressed2 Does your Blood circulate
badly? Have you Cough? Low spirits ?
Coming up of the food after eating? &C..
&c. All of these and much more are the
direct results of Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant and Indigestion. GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER is now acknowledged by all
Druggists TO be a positive cure. 2,400. 600
bottles were given away in the United
States through Druggists to the people as
a trial. Two doses will satisfy any person
of its wonderful quality in curing all forms
of Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cts.
Regular size, rs cts. Sold positively by all
frst-class druggists in the United States
and by T, Fl, Thomas, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
Death of Miss. Cora VALENTINO.

A dispatch was received to-day, by Mrs
Judge Spencer, announcing the death, at
Richmond, Ind, yesterday, of Miss Cora
Valentine, formerly principle of the Rock
Island High school. She had been
seriously i'll for some time and her death
was not altogether unexpected although
sad news for her many friends in this city.
She was u young lady ofbrilliant education
and unexceptionable character and
universally liked, Her funeral occurs at
Richmond. this week, Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
Roderick's Song.

Several of the boys who have just
launched out on tie sea of matrimonial
felicity are committing to memory the
following lines, which have been attributed
to Rod. J-n. The authorship i:
probably correct as the closing line of eact
staDza indicates. These lines are to be re
peated carefully every evening just before
retiring:
The hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rocks the world;
But the man that wakes the baby
VIII get his ear-locks curled.
The man who owns q baby,
If he's any sense at all,
VIII arise and soOthe its waling
When it first begins to squall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
Personal.

J. NJ. Brown formerly from Atkinson,
but now from Chicago, is in the city to-day.
Mr.. Brown says the people of Cleveland
found the end of frame building in the
streets this morning and don't know
where it came from. Anyone who lost
this kind of property in the blow last night
can have it by proving property, etc. The
balance Of the house yet to hear from.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot. kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what yoa get Everything is FIRST class,
and prices moderate. adapted to the string
ency OF the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel,
your baggage will be delivered 10 your
rooms, fitteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free of expense. We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
POLICE MATTERS.

Thursday, June 2l.-The case against
Danford mot Dmiell Morrison, for the
larceny Of a hair brush and comb from
Miss Mary S. jackson, which was being
examined into yesterday afternoon before
Justice Cooke. resulted in the discharge of
the defendant,-the evidence not being
sufficient to hold him for trial. NJ. NJ
Corbett appeared for the prosecution, and
J. J, Parks for the defense.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
The Murphy Movement Coming Mass
Meeting Proposed.

Editor Of Argus.
When | proposed to accept the offer
made by Adam Forepaugh in his printed
circular, aud hold a mass temperance
meeting under the pavilion July LIST,
meant to include the three cities in the
arrangement We can have cars run
from Davenport and Moline to the grounds
aud the seats can all be filled by the
citizens Of the three cities. We can secure a
good speaker and start the ball which can
be kept 10 motion by future efforts.
would suggest the name of Hon. g, T..
Hubbell, of Davenport as one of the speak
ers. OF course we want the song service
connected with it as an important part
| have no objection to the proposition in
this mornings Union and will heartily CO.
operate, but it strikes me that this as the
time and place for the first temperance
meeting on the Murphy principle. If any
thing is done steps must be taken at once
that we may enter into correspondence
With Mr.. Forepaugh. ]. r. FINpLEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

MARTYRS TO SALT RHEUM REJoIcE!-
The persistent use of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap will cure you. Use it instead of the
greasy linaments and astringent washes
with which you have heretofore stimulated
the disease. 1t is clearly, safe and speedy.
Hurrah for the Blacks ard the Browns,
produced by Hills Hair Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

Pozzoni's Chemical Balm Hair Restora-
tive. To preserve and beautiful the hu-
man hair what it will do. Prevents the
hail from falling out. Increases the
growth aud beauty Of the hair. Retains
the hair in any desired form, prevents the
hair from turning gray, prevents and
entirely eradioates dandruf, heals PIN
pies and keeps the head delightfully."- cool.
The hair becomes rich, soft and glossy.
Perfectly clean and will not soil the hat,
possesses an exquisite fragrance, and as a
dressing has no equal Price SO cents and
5 per bottle. Sold by j. A. Pozzoni.
St. Louis, Mo, aud by E. Breunert,
Emil Kehler, e. Speidel. and by I. H.
Thomas. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

FoRTHrRTY YEARS. The dark eyed and
lovely daughters of Spanish America
have used Murray Il Lanman's Florida
Water as their only cosmetic and toilet
perfume 1t is the most fragrant, as well
as the most lasting Of all Floral Waters,
and possesses refreshing and invigorating
properties not contained in any other pre-
paratIon of the kind.
BsFor sale by Perfumers. Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
County Court.

John E. Healy, mentioned yesterday as
wanting to plead guilty to the charge of
assaulting Ed. McGuinness with intent to
do great bodily injury, was broug ht out OF
jail late yesterday afternoon and entered
that plea. Sentenced to 10 days in Jail.
States Attorney Parmenter appeared for
the people and P. T. McElherne for the
defense
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

TINE PROOF TEETH.-The teeth may
be rendered time .proof by brushing them
daily with Sozodont. No tartar can en-
crust them, no:canker effect the enamel,
no species of decay infest the dental bone,
if this pure and delicious dentifrice is
faithfully used to the exclusion Of every
other preparation.
Mutilated furniture is made perfect with
Spalding's Glue,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
You Need Not.

Go out of town to buy anything in dry
goods at special sales or any other way
unless you wish to. We will duplicate any
price in anything in our line for cash,
whether it is cost" or not. You can but
try it.
l5d6t. MITCHELL Il PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

The Cigar Divan" is the name given
one of the most popular resorts for
smokers in the three cities Everything
about the place is neat, clean and we'll ar
ranged. and the stock of cigars and
tobacco equal to the best anywhere.
Hessrs Solomon & Stephenson. the
proprietors are deserving young men and
worthy of announcement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

Popular illustrated book 1850 pages) on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE!
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, st-paid. for
SO cents, by Dr. Z. WHITTIER, GIT St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

&SAvE Your FURs AND WINTER
CLoTHING.-People having furs or winter
clothing which they desire to keep from
moths or other vermin should buy one OF
those Cedar Chests, for sale by Fred Hass.
They are guaranteed to be just the thing.
He also has good refrigerators for sale
chea p. l0d6t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

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, l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

DR.. Sabines Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup is the infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, hoarseness, and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

No Child sleep soundly while suffering
with Collie or from Teething. Remove the
cause by using DR.. Bulls Babp Syrup.
Only rs cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

Whatever tends to keep the blood pure
surely tends to prolong life. DR.. Bulls
Blood Mixture by its specific action upon
the blood keeps it always in a condi
ton of purity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

orp =, N am xsoo OUTFIT
JUN ! FREEl Something New! 0'''
one Agent in a town.
. Illustrated Catalogues. address
W w. BISHOP
129 West Madison street, ChieAo0
Refer to the Editor OF ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
MITCHELL & PARSONS.

Odd dishes of all kinds at sacrifice an
May Bros. Everything marked in plais
figures and, now selling at wholes ale price
at retail. 2ldlt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

Howes concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and aeue cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

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, 1877-06-21

FURNISHED Rooms for rent, in Murphy s
block, corner Fourth avenue and 23d street.
Enquire at Murphy's music store, in the
block. 19.deod2w.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

From THE WHITE HOUSE. For the past
seven years my wife has been great suf-
ferer from rheumatism, her Doctors failing
to give her relief. She used three bottles
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, and a, per-
manent cure was the result.
VIM. FL. Crook,
Executive Clerk to President Grant.
Sold by Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21
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, diobetes, dropsy, brick
dust deposit, inflammation of the neck OF
the bladder. alkali, aud equity swelling.
For the liver it is unsurpassed It 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 viii
give relief in all cases of high fever. Has
never failed to do what is claimed for it.
Col. RICHARD DUNBAR.
WauEaSba Wis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

Table cutlery, spoons, castors, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
at May Bros. 2ldlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

rha Weatner--To-pay

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. N. rs above zero IL n. 74o above zero
R9 A, n, rae SP.M. TIC !"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

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, 1877-06-21

Breakfast and dinner sets, vases, chan
deliers, lamps, chimneys. etc, at net
wholesale prices, at retail. May Bros,
cor. 10Th street and I'd avenue. 21dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-21

The Colonnade Hotel. Philadelphia, is a
model establishment 1t is superb 10 both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.