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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it."
The Camp Meeting

At an early hour yesterday the crowd
commenced to gather at the camp ground
coming from all directions-and at 3
o'clock in the afternoon it was thought, by
those who had been converted, that there
were between 5 900 and 1000 people on the
grouuds-while many who were still sin
ners, and who we're expected to exaggerate
sometimes, placed the number at from
10000 to $4,000. 1t is safe to say, how.
ever, that the crowd did not number more
than 5000.
The services were conducted according
to the programme published in The ARGUS
Saturday. evening
The accommodations aff-rded visitors
were miserable and inadequate--the par.
ties having charge Of the eating house
being thoroughly incompetent, or else toe
careless to provide suitable meal for the
price paid. This is also acknowledged By
the managers. The dinner yesterday wal
q miserable affair, which, added to thu
carelessness of the walters, caused grea
dissatisfaction. The accommodations fol-
horses were poor, while the supply of watel
gave out early in the day, which caused
considerable suffering from thirst.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
Funding the City Debt. Election TO
Morrow.

Tomorrow occurs the special election in
this city to decide whether or not the city
shall issue 6 per cent. bonds. to the
amount of 100000, payable in 20 years,
for the purpose Of raising money or retir-
ing the domestic bonds, and also the war
rants Of the city now outstanding.
At present the city is paying 10 per
cent. interest on most of this indebtedness,
and if the bonds can be issued and sold at
par bearing only 6 per cent. interest it will
be saving to the tax payers of $4,000 per
year.
The only questions which interests the
Taxpayers, in refusing to vote for the
funding of the debt by these bonds, are:
will the bonds ever be paid? and will
the money raised by taxation to pay the
interest and principal be used for this pur.
poseY This is just how a great deal of this
debt has increased. The council would
say SO much money was needed to pay in
terest; that amount would be collected by
taxation, but instead of applying it to the
purpose for which it was collected it
would be expended for some thing
else. and then, when the day for
paying the interest arrived there would
be nothing to pay it with and the money
would have to be borrowed. IF the same
plan is continued, the city will save nothing
by issuing the bonds. Ii the money i;
expended for the purposes for which il
was collected, the bond system is the best
| THE ARGUS advises every one to vote fol
funding the debt, and then demand tina
the council shall issue the bonds in ac-
cordance with law and SO guard the nego
tiation of the bonds that there shall be NJ
speculation 10 the transaction for an,
ring"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it. F"
A Row AND PISTOL SHOTS AT
THE CAMP MEETING.
Elder Chaffee Subdues Rough, but
Gets His Coat Torn.

Two coal miners named McFarlan, got
drunk in Milan yesterday, and, about 4
O'Clock IN the afternoon, went out to the
camp meeting, as they said. to ''clean out
the elders" Elder Chaffee and the lead
ers of the meeting had been apprized of
their coming, and when they commenced
to sing, shout, swear and push against
visitors, Mr.. Chaffee demonstrated with
them. They squared off and wanted sat-
isiaction. Mr.. Chaffee seized one of them
by the collar, when the other struck him
(Chafee) across the shoulders with club,
which tore his coat, and brushed him
somewhat. AS soon as he struck Mr..
Chaffee he started to run-and some of the
Elders friends fred half a dozen shots
from revolver after him. The one ar.
rested was taken to the calaboose at Milan.
They were brothers.
Besides the above one Of the special po-
liceman fired twice at a fellow in the woods
who was selling whisky.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

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--gou therefore only pay for
what you 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 In your
rooms, fifteens 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, 1877-08-20

A VALUABLE MEDIcINE.-Buchu in
various forms has for many years been one
Of the chief articles in the Materia Medica
for the treatment of certain diseases.
among which are chiefly those affecting
the urinary, digestive. and circulatorv or.
gans. The difficulty that was long ex-
perleneed in obtaining a preparation of
this valuable drug that could always be
relied upon for uniformity in strength and
absolute purity led to the introduction of
Helmbolds Extract of Buchu, which for
the last quarter OF q century has been ex-
tensively used both by physicians and in
house and family practice. and with very
gratifying success. This medicine, like
every other valuable thing, has been imi-
tated, and those who have use for it will
DO wei TO see that the obtain the genuine
"heimbold Buchu," the only pure and
reliable preparation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
Col. Sellers.

Tonight the justly celebrated Selden
Irwin Combination appears at Darts Hall,
in Mark Twains 'Gilded Age" or Col.
Mulberry Sellers, one ofthe most intensely
interesting plays on the American stage.
Mr.. Irwin has recently purchased the
exclusive right to perform this admirable
piece and appears as Col. Sellers, 10 which
character he excels, it is said, the inimit-
able Raymond The press everywhere
speak in highest praise of Mr.. TWINS fine
acting and our citizens will miss rarf
dramatic treat if they fail to hear him to-
night. He is supported by strong com
pauY, selected with great care, and eacE
possessing special ability for their part
To morrow evening Fate" will be per
formed. Reserved seats at Crampton' S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

all those who sympathize with labor to
hold meetings and appoint delegates to a
county convention win be held this
fall to nominate candidates for county Of
fees.
An executive committee, consisting OF
Thos. F. Carey. W. j. Pratt, Geo. f.
Downs, Daniel Corcoran and Samuel Tay-
lor, was appointed, after which the meet
ing adjourned to meet at the same place
next Saturday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it.

TRUE ECONOMY. 1t has been found that
the only true economy is that which stops
the little leaks and saves in triaes. For
instance, one saves in milk, butter. eggs
and -four by the use of DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER. which is made from the purest
cream tartar, derived from grape juice.
Good housewives have proved this by ex-
Derienne
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

In private business people seek to save
money, They buy where they can buy
cheapest, If they have to borrow money
they get it at the lowest rate possible No
man will pay 10 per cent for money when
he can get it at 6. The object of the elec
ton tomorrow is TO determine whether the
people of this city wish to pay 10 per cent.
for money when they can just as we'll get il
at ner cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
Vote! Vote!

Every tax payer should turn out to-mor.
row and vote for funding the debt of the
city, and thereby save money to every pro-
perty-holder in the city. Let there DO s
full vote, and let us see what policy the
people wish to have adopted whether one
of extravaganza, in the payment of large
interest, or of economy, in the payment Of
low interest. Examine into the matter. and
then vote 'for issuing the bonds"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it. .
To Morrow,a Election.

For years past the Taxpayers of this
city have been paying interest at 10 per cent
on large amount of city Indebtedness.
The question before the voters at the elec-
ton tomorrow is whether they will contin-
ue to pay interest at 10 per cent, or fund
the debt and pay interest at six per cent.
That is all there is of it. If the result Of
the election is in favor of funding the debt
Sc, 800 in interest will be saved to the city
annually.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
Painful Accident.

VIM. Coyne, a farmer from Bowling
township, was thrown from his wagon Sun
day afternoon and his right hip was dis.
located and his right arm broken Just
above the wrist The wounds were
dressed by Drs. TruesdaIe and Carter, il
their ofhce-after which Mr.. Coyne pro
ceeded to the house of one of his relative!
10 this city, where he still is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

TRIUMPHANTLY--Dr. Prices Special
Flavoring Extracts have stood the tests of
science and of practical use triumphantly,
and now are taking precedence over all
other Flavori1g Extracts. They are just
ly entitled to the reputation they have es.
tablished, for their strength, purity and
delicacy of flavor cannot be equalled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

IT Would BE RDIcULoUs. For those
who use Sozodont to decry it. for the mo-
ment they opened their mouths the state
Of their teeth would contradict the Islander
of their tongues. 1t removes discolora.
tons, imparts glittering wilderness to the
enamel, and renders the decomposition Of
the teeth impossible.
An article Of prime MISUNDERSTANDING
Cline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it. 3"
onlu One unfortunate

Chris. Sauter, ne gave his name-and
he said his home was in the little village
over the river. Policeman Feeley said
Chris. had been drunk and disorderly.
Justice Halves let him off for So and costs
but as he couldn't pay that he was
bounced out of the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
County Court.

Jacob and Annie Iceberg plead guilty
before the county court, this forenoon, Of
petty larceny. and the former was sent up
for 10 days, while the latter received a
sentence of only one hour in Jail. This is
the couple that picked the pocket of Rob
inson, the Presumption mana few days ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
Ask your druggist for Grams Fluid
lightning.

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dressing has no equal. Price so cents and
81 per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

j. W. Stark. dentist. has removed, fitted
and furnished new rooms. three doors west
of Rock Island National Bank, I'd avenue
,Gayford's new block, where he will be
pleased to see his old customers and as
many new ones as choose to favor him with
a call. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

ANNoUNcEMENT,-E, Nicholson has
purchased John I'll. Mueller's saloon Sd
avenue and 10th streets and will be pleased
to see all the old customers and as many
new ones as desire to call Everything
neat and clean. and courteous treatment
to all l8dlW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
There's millions in it. "

N. N. Tyner, of Quincy, says: Il have
found greater efficacy IN the use of Lodille's
Headache Specific than any remedy / have
ever tried Cures in FIVE to twenty
minutes, Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
IA NJ 78o above zero ~ $40 above zero
%. n, 500 a. I" SP.M. 9Oo ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

Like beautiful jewels in brasses settings
are handsome features upon face married
by signs of blood poisoning. The great
purifier of the blood is DR.. Bulls Blood
Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bltters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

WANTED:-A girl who is an experienced
tobacco stripper. Apply to Charles P.
Hengstler, Rock Island, Ill. dit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

. nglu OUR $3.50 AND $500 OUTFIT
e UUN FREEi Something New! only
one Agent in a town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
W. w. BISHOP
129West Madison street, CHICAGO
Refer to the Editor Of AReusa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

There's millions in it."

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, 1877-08-20
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20

Mildness conquers and hence it is that
the gentle yet positive influence of Dr.
Bulls Baby Syrup overcomes so quickly
the disorders OF Babyhood. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-20
Real Estate.
FOR SALE.

BLOCK. ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Minister to England.

Among the rumors floating about
Washington is one that ex-President
Grant is to be offered the mission to
England. a warm approval of the
PROJECT comes from an unexpected
quarter The Philadelphia Time, Col.
McClure's paper, which has been one
OF the most bitter and unrelentiug OPP
-ponents of the administration of Pres
dent Grant, says of this suggestion:
There would be eminent fitness in
calling Grant To represent our Govern
ment at the court of the mother
country, and his acceptance would be
entirely consistent with the dignity
due to the eminent position he has
held. The man who has reached the
highest rank ever created in the army
by his own achievements, and has
twice been chosen to the highest civil
trust of the Government, should not
be sent Into retirement. President
Hayes would honor his administration
and honor the country by promptly
rendering the mission to Grant. He
would be honorcd abroad as has been
no American Minister in the past, and
the homage paid to him would be re-
flected upon the country and its insti-
fntions
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
The Burned Mail Matter.

The Herolds Washington special
says 'sthc pest Office department Is IN
receipt of the details of the loss OF
mall matter on the 9Th by the burning
of mail car on the Michigan South
ern & Lake Shore Railroad near Co.
runna, Indiana, caused by a collision
with freight train. The entire mail,
including all registered matter was dc
stroyed. The following is statement
of the registered pouches burned !;
One pouch for Washington containing
eighteen registered letters; one pouch
for New York with seventy-five regis
tiers: one of forty-onc letters for Bos-
ton: one of fourteen letters for Phila-
de,paia; also two pouches from San
Francisco for New York containing
seven registers. There was also one
mail box from San Francisco TO New
York containing gold coin. The clerks
on doty in the car were considerably
injured, and only had time to save
themselves, their records of mail mat
ter in transitu being also destroyed.
A portion of the coin has been recoy-
cred, but the precise amount cannot
be asceriained until the Goals are raked
a,,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Reagents Of the STATE Normal School

The last Legislature-or more prop
erly the lover house thereof-refused
TO make any appropriation 10 pay the
salaries of ibe professors and teachers
Of the State Normal School, but law
was passed re-organizing the regency,
and authorizing the sale Of The lands
belonging to the institution. The old
board were re-appointed, viz: For a
term of four years, J. j. Wright, Ed
win Tucker and N NJ. Murdoch; for
term of two wears, A. Sellers, Jas. IL.
Crichton aud L. z. Lawrence. The in
stitution is located at Emporia, has
magnificent permanent buildings, and
forty thousand acres of land located in
the northeast part of the State.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
a Wet Summer.

1t seems to be pretty well estab-
lished fact that the theory, discussed
at length several years ago, by G. w,
Johnson, Esq, of this city, and which
is that heavy SHOWS in the mountains
during the winter and spring are al
ways followed by abundant rains
throughout the country between the
Missouri river and tho mountains, is a
correct theory. The experience and
observation of plainsmcn and army
officers for 8 quarter of a century past
sustains il, and it is based on correct
scientific principles. We may, then,
rest assured that we shall have abun-
dapt rains this summer. The SHOWS
in the mountains have been abundant
all winter, and for the last ten days
there has been almost continuous
snow storm there. Tho drifts are i'm
mense. There have been several in
stances of loss of life by avalauches.
The valleys are covered to an enor-
nous depth. There has not been an
other such winter, with respect to
snowfall, for many wears past.-Atch-
i0sn Champion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Driven Crazy BY Politics.

Hon. W Cook, a prominent LAWYER
residing at Wyandotte, and doing
business in Kansas City, became in,
sane last week and was sent to Noun,
Pleasant, Iowa. Mr.. Cook often
visited Wichita in the course of bust.
ness aud was known TO many of our
leading citizens. He was member
Of the Kansas Legislature once or
twice. He first lost his reason last
summer, during the contest for the
Republican nomination in the Second
Kansas Congressional District, for
which he was candidate. He went
to Mount Pleasant then, and returned
some months ago partly cured and re-
sumed practice, but became greatly
excited at Republican ratification
meeting few nights ago with the
above results.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

New York Endo. ses the President.

In accordance with call OF citizens
a meeting was held in Wall street, on
the afternoon of the 8tb, to express au
approval of the announced policy of
President Hayes in regard to civil SER
vice reform and pacification of the
south. Before one O'Clock the crowd
began 10 gather in front of the sub
treasury, and by the time the meeting
was called to order there was n large
assembly in the street and on the steps
of the building. William A. Booth
was made president, and among the
vice presidents were names of the best
men in Wall street. Jacob ID. Yer
milye, president of the Merchants
Bank, read resolutions. They state
that the policy declared in President
Hayes inaugural, in favor of perma-
nent pacification of the south, with
equal protection to all citizens, of a
thorough reform in the civil service
and of an carly return to specie pay
mcnts, conmends itself to the country
as one entitled to the fairest trial;
that we stand by the President in the
exercise of his constitutional rights
and that we shall regret any hesita-
ton to confirm the cabinet. including
our honored ;ewnsman, William NJ
Eyarts, or any disposition to embar-
rass or obstruct his policy of conciia-
ton and reform, a. tending to inter
rupt and postpone a restoration of the
National confidence so happily begun
and so essential TO the prosperity of
all sections aud all classes. The reso-
lutions were then adopted by accla-
nation, without dissenting voice
Three hearty cheers were given for
Hayes and the Union, and the meeting
adjourned
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Judge David Davis.

The bar of the Supreme Court of the
United States held meeting last Sat.
urday and passed appropriate resolu.
tiens touching the retirement of Judge
Davis. who was elected Senate.
from Illinois 20 iii John A. Logan.
place. Judge Davis has notified the
Sanate that he shall vote with the Re-
ppblicans, wbereupon he was sur.
veyed and measured for new seat.
the old seats being too small for his
immensely. Ii is generally conceded
now that had Davis been chosen as
one of the Presidential Tribune, in
stead of Bradley that the result would
have been the same. Davis, as a man,
believes in Hayes and has no use for
Tildcn