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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Proud of the Title.

There is no sure thing that all men like
to have their official title given to them
at all times, especially those who have
just acquired a handle to their name
Those wicked boys in the Peoria Office are
at this season of the year, worrying Homer
Lowrey about being coroner for the road
The duties OF his Office pertain particularly
to the stock killed on the road. Cow
Coroner" don't sound welI,-JOe you mus
stop, or it will become necessary TO tell
"Gibso1's" story.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

For THIRTY YEARS. The dark eyed and
lovely daughters of Spanish America
have used Murray 4 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-
paratlon of the kind.
R@~For sale by Perfumers. Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Dry Goods cheap at Wivill's.
I3d3t
The Judgeship.

The Rock Island Union wants the Re
publican Judicial ConYention to be held
not later than July II, and prefers Rock
Island as the place. What do the Demo-
Gratis of the district say about eonven-
ton? Shall we fight, or in the hopelessly
unequal contest, shall we be contented tC
leg for the under dog?-Aledo Banner
The best thing for the Democrats anC
Independents to do is to agree upon some
good man, without regard to his politics
and if they do this he can be elected.
Keep politics out of the courts as much
as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Of course our acting president is very
good man and given to prayer-the repub,
lican orators all told us SO last fall; here
with we copy fFon that very wicked paper
the N. Y. Sun, the following; said to be
Hayes evening prayer.
Now lay me
Down TO sleep,
have no wish
Awake to keep;
sly pray'r is, while
/ Close lay eyes.
Don't wake me up
Till Butler dies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

The Grand Central Hotel, New York, is
a model establishment. 1t is superb in
style and appointment. In size and capac-
ity for accommodations it has no equal.
1t was the Grst leading hotel to lower its
rates from $4C0 to $3.50 aud $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, 1877-06-15
The Tax Sale.

Although the amount of taxes adYer-
tised for sale this year was much larger
thsn any previous year, the amount which
actually went to sale was much smaller
than last years list-the owners Of most
of the valuable property coming in and
paying the taxes few days before the sale
commenced.
County Treasurer Porter commenced
the sale on Monday, the l4th, and will
continue it until next Tuesday. The sale:
were not as brisk this year as last, and the
total will not, as yet, foot up more thar
$4,000 There will no doubt be consider
able property sold to the state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

The perspiration to great extent depu-
rates the blood, that is, it carries off its
impurities. If the pores become obstruct
ed, these impurities, when they do not
remain latent in the circulation, cause
eruptions. The remedy for this state of
things is Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Ask for
Hills Instantaneous Hair Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Religious Notices.

Rev. Fl. NJ. Laney left this morning for
Abingdon to preach the annual sermon
before the students of Hadding College.
Rev A, G. MAXWELL, of Davenport, will
supply the pulpit of the 9Th Ave NJ, f..
church in DR.. Laneys absence on Sunday
morning and in the evening there will be
a mass-meeting OF the Sunday school
workers addressed by VIM. Reynolds, of
Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Since the opening of the new and excel
lent Hotel Devonshire, 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, 1877-06-15

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 BINDERY 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 a trial. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Popular Illustrated book 1860 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGE!
lmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed. post paid. for
so cents, by DR.. g. WHITTIER, 6I7 St.
Charles street, St. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist. Read his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

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. 5l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

DR.. Sabine's 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 Oddly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

THE GATES OF PEARL, through which
the human voice issues, should never be-
come rusty. To keep the teeth forever
free from blemish, to render their decay
impossible, it is only necessary to use
Fragrant Sozodont. 1t is antiseptic and
supremely wholesome.
1t is never too late to mend with
Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
The Laughery- McDermott Rape Case
at Hampton. and How it Ter
minated.


It will be remembered that THE AR
GUS ofthe 4th gave an account of the
arrest of ]. P, Laughery, of Hampton,
for raping the daughter of Jim McDer-
mott Our correspondent sends US fur
Their details of the affair, and gives the
termination of the case. 1t appears that
Miss McDermott had been working
at Laughery's house for some time,
and during that time an i'm
proper intimacy had grown up be-
tween that young woman and the male
half of the house, which remained un-
known to Mrs. L. One DAY, lately, Mrs.
Laughery and Miss McDermott fell out
and had quarrel, and during the excite
ment the latter told Mrs. l.. that "she
needn't feel so proud for Laughery thought
just as much of her as he did of his wife, "
and also informed Mrs. L. Of the criminal
intimacy which existed between herself
and Laughery. The indignant wife there
upon seized an iron poker and went for
Miss Med. in true heather Chinese style
This row brought on the fist suit-Mrs. l.
being arrested for assault and battery, ant
at the trial was fined S. and costs by Jus
tice Baker.
Then came the suit against Laughter.
for rape. The case promised to be al
interesting one, especially as Laughery wa
a recent convert to one of the churches il
Hampton, and it was thought that whe
he joined the church he had left behin'
him all his worldly wickedneess. But be
fore the case came up for examination
Laughery settled the matter with Nc
Dermott, the girls father, by paying biz
$40 and ''settin' up keg of beer-whic
was INDUCED in by AL hands round. "
i Whatever tends to keep the blood pur
surely tends to prolong life. DR.. Bull
Blood Mixture by its specific action upo
the. blood keeps it always in cond
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Travellers often wonder Why their fellow
travellers are so loud in their praise of the
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia but. after a
visit themselves, they are satisfied of its
famous excellence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
HELMBOLD'S

This Preparation contains narcotic or injurious
drug. Nor is 1t a quack nostrum, recon-
mended for every disease; but for such
diseases as are here enumerated, viz: for Dis
eases Of the Bladder, all Diseases Of the Organs
weakness, SC, whether in male or female, no
matter Of how long standing, It allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and Is pleasant to the taste.
II Ia gratifying to the proprietor of these medi-
cnes to be able to state that 1t is now nearly 80
years since they were first introduced; during
which time they have been extensively used in
various parts OF the United States, and have given
10 patient and practitioner the highest degree OF
satisfaction In the various cases in which they
have been employed; whether in town or country,
hospital, or private practice they have invariably
given the most decided and unequivocal satisiac-
ton and produced the most salutary and benehciOl
effects. Numerous letters have been received from
some Of the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors OF several Med q
zeal Colleges all recommending In the highest
terms, the value OF these medicines, and their su
periorty over other preparations for such com
plants as the proprietor recommends.
These medicines require considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment OF different
extractive matters, and I'm consequence are most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, ~ not rendered totally inert by
injudlcous and unskiul management OF those
uuacquainted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations OF sArsaparilla and Of
Buehu, and various modes Of preparing them
have been given, all OF which, of course, will differ
according to the mode OF preparation which each
individual may adopt. 1t 10, therefore, OF the
highest consideration and importance to the pub
lie and TO the faculty that there should be standard
preparations Of uniform strength, and possessing
the most advantage. TO effect this, and obviatC
the Inconvenience alluded TO, have made {
number OF experiments to ascertain the mos
eifectua means of extracting the virtues OF Sar-
sgparilla aud the Buchu, and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted most fayorably, and II is will
much pleasure now offer to the public and thu
faculty my Compound Fluid Extracts, which
contain all the virtues Of the medicines, and ar
the most active preparations Of either which can b
made
Two tablespoonful of the Extract Of Zarsapa
rilla added to pint OF water, Is equal to the Lis
bon Diet Drink, and one bottle IS fully equal to
gallon OF the Syrup OF Sarsaparilla, or the Decoc
tion as usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures sick head ache.

ALEXANDER Il. STEPHENS, ex-vice pres
ident of the confederacy and present
member of congress. wrote strong
certificate in favor of Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy. 1t is positive cure for rheu-
matism. Call at Bengston's drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

q mn OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
IS JUN FREE Something New! only
81 Agent in town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. W. BISHOP,
12g West Madison street, CHICAGO.
R.fsr to the Editor Of ARGUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL ILL.
Week ending June IA, 2 D. m.

REMARKs.-On the sth 10th, 18th, 18th, 18th and
lith insts., rain; total for week 1-5 iuches.
During the passage of d cyclone, the barometer
osclates in remarkable manner; its rise and fall
sometimes exceeds inches-LOOnaiS's Meteor
ot0gy.
j. MCILvAIN, H. s. U. S. A.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Marsha HAYES was allowed to read t

Marshal HAYES was allowed to read the
above, and he replies as follows:
[ wish to say in reply to Mr.. John Volk,
that personally notified him to remove
the rubbish in question, when he distinctly
informed me that he was not responsible
for the matter, excepting a quantity Of
plastering that he at the time of notice was
removing from one of the buildings. which
he said he would remove, and afterward
did G. W. HAYES. City Marshal
Something new in Health Corsets at
Wivid's. Call and see them. l3d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Pozzoni' Chemical Balm Hair Restora-
tive. TO preserve and beautiful the hui
man hair what It will DO. Prevents the
growth and beauty of the hair. Retains
the hair in any desired form, prevents the
hair from turning gray, prevents and
entirely eradicates dandrulf, 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
81 per bottle, Sold by j. A. Pozzoni,
st. Louis. Mo-, and by E, Breunert,
Emil kehler, c. Speidel, and by I. H.
Thomas, Book Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston aud
YhOmas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Helena Kuehl was on Thursday ad
Judged insane on the hearing before the
Commissioners Of Insanity. in Davenport
on testimony of some of her relatives, and
has been taken to Mt. Pleasant under the
escort of Deputy Sheriff Abel. After her
lover married she would not wash, al
though previously model of cleanliness;
refused to eat and manifested very mark
ed insomnia. Her case is quite interesting
in medical point Of view, and the result
of her treatment at the Asylum will be
awaited with interest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. t.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
.stand not upon the order Of your going y

''Stand not upon the order Of your going.i
But" when you reach Chicago go at
once" to the Sherman House, whose
palatial appointments are unexcelled in
America. The news Sherman every way
eclipseslthe old.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

China tea sets a prices 40 per cent.
lower than usual retail rates at May
Bros I5dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

No Child sleep souudly while suffering
with Collie or from Teething. Remove the
cause by using DR.. Bulls Babp Syrdp.
Only Is cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Table cutlery, spoons, casters, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
a. May Bros, l4dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Disease is an Antagonist

That should be attacked the instant he
shows himself. Don't wait, At him be-
fore his nails are grown, and wipe him
out. The great Alternative apd inyigorapt
Of the age, Hostetters Stomach Bitters-
will speedily infuse such healthful tone
into your organism that it will be enabled
to successfully resist future attacks. The
Bitters prevent and remedy chills and
fever and bilious Temittents, and eradicate
dyspepsia, constipation, liver complaint,
rheumatic ailments, urinary and uterine
difficulties. 1t is particularly beneficial
when the system has been drained of
its vitality or is inherently deficient in
strength. The nerves gather from it both
vigor and tranquility. But while it im-
parts strength and gives wholesome slim
ulus to the animal economy, it does not
lnduly excite it like the cheap exhilarants
sometimes resorted to under the erroneous
a pression that they can invigorate.
A SURE THING.-Dr. Hunters Specific
aud Injection No. ] are warranted to cure
the Gonnorhea, elect, Chordee, Structures,
disease of the kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females.
DR.. Hunters Specific No. 3 is sure
remedy for the Spermatorrhoa, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions. the loss of
power, caused by self-abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of Dr. Hunters Specific,
50 per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle,
Sent everywhere by express. DR.. j.
Dinsbeer, sole proprietor. 30. sos. North
Seventh street, St. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guaranteed or
money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
for less money than any other physician In
St. Louis. Write or call. For sale by all
druggists, tts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

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, 1877-06-15

The weather--To-DAy.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA N. IS above zero 10 n $40 above zerc
ga, N, 500 SP.M. 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Breakfast and dinner sets, vases, chan
deliers, lamps. chimneys, etc, at net
wholesale prices, at retail. May Bros,
cor 18th street and I'd avenue. l5dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
Yon Need Not.

Go out of town to buy anything in dry
goods at special sales" or any other way
unless you wish to. Wewill duplicate any
price in anything in our line for cash,
whether it is cost" or not. You can but
try it.
l5d6t. MITCHELL & PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Whatever tends to keep the blood pure
surely tends to prolong life. DR.. Bulfi
Blood Mixture by its specific action upor
the, blood keeps it always in a condi
ton of purity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
The Lud0Iph Nuisance Matter---Cards
from John Volk and Marshal
HawRS
Hawes.

Rock ISLAND, June II, 1877.
To the Editors of the Argus.
The following card was found in THE
ARGUS box this morning;
l noticed in your paper, the other day,
that F. Ludolph had been arrested and
brought before Squire Hayden, on account
of a rubbish nuisance in front of his store.
wish to say for his benefit that it was
| who placed the rubbish there, and !
claim that |, as builder, had right to
do so, until had the Gaylord andLudolph
block completed in all its parts, and the
facts were we'll know to the Marshal at
the time. Please insert this
JOHN VOLK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
J. D. Taylor gets the Contract for the
New School House.

New School House.
In accordanceIwith thesnotice, published
in THE ARGUS, bids were received up to
noon on Thursday, for the building Of the
contemplated new school house, on the
sunny side of the slough" Eight bids
were received, Eand in the evening the
board of education held a meeting and
opened them, and the result was as fol
lows: j. G. Kennedy. $l1,350; j. G.
Salisbury, 81, 300; Henry Brockman,
$II,l42; John Volk & Co., $l0,910;
August SchDid, l0,S9O; Matthias Schnell,
$lO,S50; Hugh Ralston, $lO,250; J. D.
Taylor, $9,99l. The bid of Mr.. Taylor
being the lowest, it was accepted. and he
will commence work on the building at
once, in order to have it ready for occu-
pancy by Oct. lst. As already stated, the
plans and specifications are the same IS
those used in the construction of the
training school building" in Davenport,
with some slight changes by |. n. Holmes,
the architect, who will superintend the
work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Denison & Stewart have just received a
full line of Lace Paints which they will
offer at importers prices. l5d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
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, aIkali, aud equity swelling.
For the liver it is unsurpassed. It will al
lay all inflammation Of the kidney aud urnal
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, 1877-06-15

For sale in Davenport in any quantity
by Emeis Il Co and by druggists through
out the world. 5.I9d&wly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

Odd dishes of all kinds at sacrifice an
May Bros. Everything marked in plais
figures and, now selling at wholesale pric e
at retail. l5dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15

OFFICE. RENGSToN's BLOCK,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-15
NOTES HERE AND rHFRH.

The chinch bugs are making havoc
with the wheat crop in Winnebago county.
-Keator & Co., having received log
raft, started up again this friday morn.
ing.
The heart of Young America is glac
the fireworks for the Fourth haYe ar.
rived.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07
POLICE COURT.

Monday, May 7.-On Saturday evening,
about 9 clock, Deputy Marshal Blackburn
and Policeman Metsch arrested Milly
Dillon, who has just opened cigar store
in Union Block, for keeping a house of i'll
fame, and Jennie West. and two young
men who claimed to live in Davenport, and
who gave the names of j. N. Green and
Charles Coe (perhaps fictious) for being
inmates of the house. They were taken
before Justice Hayden. Mrs. Dillon
wanted to stand trial, aud left gold watch
and chain as security for the appearance of
herself and Jennie at 9 O'Clock Wed
pesday forenoon. Coe and Green plead
guilty, and were fined $40 each and costs
Green paid, but Coe left a silver watch as
security-and both were discharged. The
Justice and Deputy Blackburn say they
never saw the young men before, but do
not think the names given were their true
ones.
Alfred Tyson, a stranger, was arrested
and jailed Saturday forenoon by Policeman
Brennan for being drunk. In the evening
he was taken before Justice Hayden,
who fined him $5 and costs. No money
Bounced,
III. Mitchell, a carpenter, was arrested
and jailed Saturday evening by Policeman
Rosenfeld for being drunk and disorderly
Justice Hayden fined him SIS and costs
this morning No money--but Chris
Trefz became security for the amount and
he was discharged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-07

In view of the final outcome, don't it
look as though Eliza Pinkston showed her
wounds" to very little purpose? Her po-
litical friends couldn't have been in a
worse case had nlden been counted in.
Fires are very fashionable in Geneseo.
They have burned up several elevators,
mills, their best hotel, etc.. aud they have
commenced to burn up their small dwell
ing houses. Jos. Gladman's went up in a
blaze last week Friday. Peter Worrall S
house commenced to burn, but they con
cluded to put out the fire. Maj. Aliens
fine. house was burned last year, and the
NeaoS says: "ren men are working with
might and main at Maj. Aliens house and
will soon have it up. 1t will be one of the
finest and best houses in the county, aud
will make the major an elegant home.
"A modest young lady was recently
visiting with friend at the house of peo
pie with whom she had no previous &C.
quaintance, and remained to dinner
Shortly after the company was seated al
the tables, the young lady was observed tc
turn red in the face and push her chair
slightly back from the table. The latte
operation was repeated several times, anC
the lady became more and more embaIrass
ed until she was relieved 10y the compan,
rising from the table. The matter wa
explained when a 3.year- old hopeful of tn
hostess whispered in her ear, Mamma
just didn't | pinch that girls red stock
| ings?"