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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

EPSTEIN MEANS BUSINESS, and IN order
to close out his stock of jewelry, etc.
within the uext 46 days, viii sell every
thing in that line consisting OF fue gold
watches, plain and fancy sets Of jrwelry,
plain gold, etc, ETC., at net c@st. The
goods must be sold to make room for ri
amos, Organs, ETC., now arriving ZIP
stein dehes competition. and will sci
goods at prices which cannot be duplicated
this side Of Boston. Everything first elias;
and Of latest styles and designs. Ok
style jewelry at 25 per cent below the cost
Remember the sale only lasts 46 days
Now is the time to secure bargains
Don't forget the place. Epstein, Sta
Block. Rock Island. 30dlt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
The Fire Cracker Nuisance.

The National Board of Underwriters, of
New York. is bold enough to disagree with
old John Adams as to the mode of cele-
brating the GLORIOUS Fourth" and sends
out broadcast over the land circulars ask
ing the various city councils to prohibit the
use OF FIRE crackers on the nations birth
day They aim more at fire crackers aud
squibs than at the rockets and candles,
Whether it is agreeable to the small boy
or not, the suggestion and plan is sensi-
ble one. Rock Island has an ordinance for
bidding the burning of these missiles In the
street, ami has had for these many years,
but it was never enforced until last year,
when Mayor Butler took commendable
measures to enforce it, and it was pretty
we'll done, though not quite as strictly
as it should have been. However. a good
beginning was made, and this year we hope
to see him put on the brakes and stop the
whole nonsense. The Board of Under
writer's, 10 their report, say:
From inquiries instituted by 498 insur-
ance companies. $50 lief engineers and
III chiefs OF police, the loss by confagra-
ton directly traceable to fire crackers since
January, 1865, is estimated at 500, 900. 900;
two conhagrations alone aggregated a tota
loss of $l5,000,000. The value of fire.
works of American manufacture sold from
1866 to 1876 amounted to $2556. 900, and
the invoice value of the fire crackers i'm
ported since 1865 is less than 81 500, 600
but the report says: 1--WE find that on one
day only of the present year the loss occa
stoned by these incendiaries amounted t.
twenty-five per cent. of the total nvoic,
value of all imported In 1875" The re
port adds that every dollars worth Of fir
crackers imported into this country has oc
casioned direct loss by fire of more thar
one hundred dollars, and the query is pro
pounded: rs not $l54,574l6 severe ta1
upon insurance capital for the qualification
of Juvenile patriotism
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

The amount listed by Mr.. Gable, for
taxation. is so cents foot for the road
bed, ties, rails, bridges and fence, or. in
other words, so cents a foot for the inn
provements, and $40 an acre for the land
outside of the improvements. This is at the
same rate as the second track on the o. Il.
[. & Z. r. r. was taxed for last year,
and is over three times the rate that the
Peoria road and the ST. Louis road paid
taxes on last yer,
This week another map and table. pre-
pared by Ben 7. Gable, was fled in Mer-
Ger county, covering the property of the
road in that county. Both maps are good
specimens of draughting and map making.
but we understand that Mr.. Harrison
rather thinks Ben has executed the best
job, though they are both very good.
The length OF main track in Rock
Island county Including miles oyer the P.
4 R, |. R. R. is l6 miles. In Mercer
county 10 miles.
The right of way, main and side tracks,
improvements, etc, in Mercer, foots up
$34,03500.
The company owns one locomotive listed
at $4,500,00; one passenger and baggage
car, combined, 81 ,500-total $4,000 The
proportion of this sum listed for taxation
10 this county is $3,692,0 90 and 10 Mercer
s., 308,OO
Returns are made, by the county clerks
of the amount listed by each railroad com
pany in each county to the state board O
equalization, and the state board fix thu
tnal figures, as to the board shall seen
just and right. taking into account every
thing connected with the value of TIL
property on which taxes are to be paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
Death of an Old Settler

At the family residence four miles north
of Moline at $50 P. NJ, May %, 1877,
Mrs. Phoebe r. Hebbard wife of Alonzo
A. Hebbard departed this life. Mrs,
Hebbard with her husband came from
Maine and settled in Moline in the fall of
lS43. She has long been wasting away
with consumption, the cause Of her death
was an earnest, happy Christian. and her
death was TO her long looked for and
welcome release.
Funeral tomorrow Thursday at 2 P
NJ, at the 1st NJ. Z. Church of Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
Cheerf, ness the Offspring of Health.

That eQuable state of the mind which is
unruffled by trifing incidents, and looks on
the sunny side of things in general, is the
result of healthsul state of the brain and
stomach. The dyspeptlc and nervous in
valid may-although this is rare indeed
feign cheerfulness, and may bear the har-
RAISING symptoms which perseeute him
with an assumption of heroic indifference,
but 10 reality he is the victim OF desponden-
cy. To experience genuine caeerfuness
of mind, the stomach must recover its lost
tone, the thinking organ its normal quiet
ude. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters are the
best remedy for mental depression, aince
they overcome the nervous debility and
indigestion which originate and foster it.
Persons suffering from infrmities peculiar
ly incident to the decline of life, ladies in
delicate health, and convalesceDts. derive
solace and vigor from its use. Drive away
the blues and revive the dropping, ener-
gies with this grand stimulative tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now be
purchased right at home, it is the most
successful preparation ever introduced to
our people 1t works like charm in all
cases Of Consumption, Pneumonia, Hem
orrhages, Asthma, severe Coughs, Group
aud all other Throat and Lung Diseases.
No person has ever used this medicine
without getting Immediate relief, yet there
are great many poor, suffering, skepti
cal persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough. and the voice of con
sumption coming from their lungs, that
will not try it. 1t you die, it is your owr
fault, as you can so to your druggist r
II. Thomas and get sample bottle Cor II
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any ease. Regular size only IS cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
Real Estate Sales.

E. K. DeCainp to Geo. A, Cobb, lots 9
and 10, block 81, in Andalusia, dated
May IA, 1877, for $500.
Max Kroeger to Hans Jors, the und. !
of the n. Is feet of lot /, block 6, 10
Osborn's I'd. add. to Moline, dated Feb,
81, 1877, for $4,000.
Elizabeth Keller ADMINISTRATIVE to
Geo. NJ. Keller, ct. al the e. } of sec. 9,
township 16, range w.-Bowling-dlted
Oct 10, 1876, for $1,000.
Geo. NJ, Keller, ct. al, to Christian
Keller, und. Z of above sec. 9, dated May
II, 1877. for 81.
Walter Keller, ct. al, to Geo. NJ. Keller,
the W. of the n. c. of above sec. s.
dated May II, 1877, for 81.
Geo. Fl. Silsby to John <. Mitchell, lot
7, block 6, in west Moline, dated May 20.
1877, for $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
CIRCUIT COURT.

Wednesday Mag 3O.-The jary in the
Jane Kennedy burglary case returned a
verdict of mot guilty, " yesterday afternoon,
and the prisoner and her sureties were
discharged.
The Kennedy case will probably end the
criminal business for this term of court,
except the arguing of one or two motions
and the sentencing Of the six prisoners
who will serve the state for a time at
Joliet.
Court adjourned at noon until to morrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

FoR THIRTY DAYS. -The dark eyed and
lovely daughters of Spanish America
have used Murray 4 Lanman's Florida
Water as their only cosmetic and toilei
perfume. 1t is the most fragrant, as vel
as the most lasting of all Floral Waters,
and possesses refreshing and invigoratine
properties not contained in any other pre-
paratIen of the kind
RaE~For sale by Perfumers Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
PERSONAL.

Judge Lawrence and Judge Wilkinson,
Of Chicago, are among the guests at the
Harper House.
VIM. B. Strong, genl. supt. of the G.
B. x Q. R. R., with their general freight
agent, and Gen. Dana, supt. of the St.
Louis division, will pass over the line Of
the St Louis division tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
How Railroads Are Assessed for Tax.
affo1s

Last week. in short note, we stated
that Mp, L. Cable, owner of the Rock
Island & Mercer county railroad had fled
map drawn by MIR. Henry Harrison,
one of his clerks and draughtsmanl in our
county clerks Office showing the line of
the road in this county, length, width,
amount on which taxes shoald be paid.
etc., The following is copy of the table
attached to the map:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

TAX NoTICE.-Notice is hereby given
that the tax sale for the taxes of 1876 will
commence at 10 o'clock, June IL, 1877.
Large tax payers are requested to hand in
their lists that receipts may be made ready
for payment Our list being very large
we would ask those who can to call at once
and pay their taxes to avoid a rush during
the last week of payment
S. r. PORTER, County Collector.
Rock Island, May Is, 1877. 25d&wtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

The Fourth Ward Hose Co. will have
grand ball on Thursday evening May 3lst,
at Darts Hail. No disreputable characters
will be Admitted and care will be taken to
make this the finest ball of the season.
Everybody invited. Music by j. Bleur;
supper by Mrs. johnson. 2Sd4t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

BRAIN WORKERS. -Clergymen, lawyers,
physicians, merchants, scientific men,
orators, and all classes of brain workers
will find the use of DR.. Prices Floral
Riches Cologne pungent, fragrant and
gratefully refreshing, The handkerchief
wetted in it and applied to the face
occasionally, will not only please the
sense of smell, but prove a stimulus to the
circulation, melting to vigorous action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

The beauty of the ladies of Baltimore
has become the standard of comparison
the world oyer. They maintain that pecu-
liar clearness and richness of complexion
by the occasional use las required) of Dr.
Rulrs Blood Mixture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Mrs, General Sherman. wife Of the
General of the United States Army, says:
Il have frequently purchased Durang' )
Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffering
with Rheumatism, and in every instance
it worked like magic" Sold by BeDgeston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Ladies throughout the American and
European Continents have testified to the
excellent remedial virtues of Pozzonl's
Medicated Complexion Powder, 1t i'm
parts to the skin beautiful transparent
whiteness. makes: it d,,icately soft and
smooth, removes freekles, tan, and allays
all irritation. Sold wholesale and retail
by J. A. Pozzoni, St. Louis. Mo-, aud by
&, Breunert, Emil Kehler, G. Speidel, and
Benser u Thomas, Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Wednesday. May 30.-Last evening a
man named James Clark, about 80 years
Of age, and section hand on the Peoria
road, complained to Policeman German
that Jack johnson, of Milan, an engineer
out of employment, had robbed him of
SIT. After questioning the man closely
German was convinced that be was
lying to him, and on calling Deputy Mar
shall Blackburn, that officer was also con-
WINGED that there had been no robbery.
He took Clark down to the Peoria depot
aud searched him, finding nothing. They
then started after johnson, Clark tagging
behind. Capt. Blackburn seemed to have
an eye over his shoulder, for he soon saw
Clark have something in his hands aud
quick as cat he turned and seized him by
the hands and found his money. He was
jailed aud this morning taken before JUS
tice Hayden For some time be protested
that johnson had robbed him, but finally,
after having contradicted himself many
times 10 his answers to questions from the
officers. he made the following confession:
a Gard.
To alt a0hous it may concern:-I James Clark do
hereby confess that all my statements with refer
ence to being robbed by Jack johnson on the
evening of the 18th of May 1877 are false In every
particular and my only reason for making SUE b
representations was to revenge myself on him for
making me pay MIN so cents which had lost on a
bet. also wish to apologize to the officers =
nected with the affair for my whole conduct in the
matter
his
JAMES \ CLARK.
mark.
Witness, HENRY HAYDEN, j. p
1 certify that the above statement was volun.
tarily made by James Cla.k.
w. c. BLACKBURN, Deputy Marshal.
Justice Hayden fined him SO and
costs, which he paid. and was discharged.
The sconndreI should have been sent to
Jail for attempting to swear Mr.. johnson
into the penitentiury,
A stranger. given his name as Philip
Fitzimmons, was jailed last night by Pc
liceman Metsch for being drunk and dis
orderly. Justice Hawes fined him S. and
costs. No money. Bounced.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other 10 the market
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un
surpassed. Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer.
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agent, Rock
Island, Ills. 5. lOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

CHANNEL IcE.-Persons wishing pure
quality of ice can have it delivered in
quantities to suit by leaving orders al
Bengston's drug store.
l5dlm GEO. LAMBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
Lost, $500 Reward.

Between Peterson's dry goods store, in
Davenport, and Don's bakery in this city,
by young lady, pocket book with steel
clasp. Contained $40 bill, some change
we'll worn scrip, pocket pieces, confed
crate bill, and TWO railroad passes. The
above reward will be paid by leaving the
same at THE ARGUS OFFICE. 2S-d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Simple aud inexpensive as it is, Glenn s
Sulphur Soap is a most efficient remedy
for certain obnoxious diseases, to be cured
of which those afflicted with them often
spend thousands OF dollars to no purpose.
Depot, Crittendons. No. Sixth Avenue.
Hills instantaneous Hair Dye is the
test and safest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

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 10 the city of New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
GEO. LAMBERT

Only 46 days more and the great closing
out sale at Epstein's will end Don't fail
to secure bargains while the opportunity
lasts. 30dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Odd dishes of all kinds at a sacrifice at
May Bros. Everything marked in plain
figures and. now selling at wholesale prices
at retail. 3Odlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Howe's concentrated syrup, the erea;
blood purifier, and ague cure aud tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengston and
Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

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, 1877-05-30

The Grand Central Hotel, New York, is
model establishment. 1t Is superb in
style and appointment. In size and eapac-
ity for accommodations it has no equal
It was the FIRST leading hotel to lower its
rates from $4.C0 to 50 so and $500 per
day. Its reputation is unsurpassed, and
it receives fresh endorsement daily from
thousands of its gGests.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-On 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 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, ffteens 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, 1877-05-30
IN DAVENPORT.

The confusion attendant upon excited
discussion scarcely equals that caused by
the continual crying Of the Baby which
may be suffering from a severe attack OF
Colo, Diarrhea or other disorders of the
Stomach and Bowels. DIR. Bulls Baby
Syrup is used and highly recommended in
those painful ana distressing diseases OF
early childhood, in place OF dangerous
Opium and Morphia preparations. %
cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
witness HENnr HAYpEN, J.P.

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. 30dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

Table cutlery, spoons. castors, etc.,
lower than elsewhere in the three cities
a. May Bros. 30dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

This Preparation contains no narcotic or injurious
drug Nor 10 It 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 &C., whether In male or female, no
matter OF how long standing. II allays pain and
Inflammation, which other remedies invariably
cause, and is pleasant to the taste.
1t is gratifying to the proprietor of these medi-
cines to be able TO state that 1t il 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-
tion and produced the most salutary and beneficial
effects. Numerous letters have been received from
some OF the most distinguished Physicians in the
country, and from the Professors OF several Med
ical Colleges, all recommending in the highest
terms the value of these medicines and their su
periority over other preparations for such com
plants as the proprietor recommends.
These medicines requ.r re considerable care in
the preparation, and the employment Of different
menstrual in successive operations to take up the
extractive matters, and in consequence are most
frequently improperly made, and not unfrequently
much impaired, if not rendered totally inert by
iniudieious and unskilful management OF those
unacquRinted with pharmaceutical preparations.
Numerous preparations of Sars0parilla and OF
Buchu, 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 is, therefore, OF tbs
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
edectuRl means Of extracting the virtues OF Sar
sSparills aud the Buchu, and to discover the mos
eligible form for their exhibition. The expert
ments have resulted favorably, and it Is will
much pleasure 1 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
hon Diet Drink, and one bottle Is fully equai to
gallon OF the Syrup of sarsaparilla, or the Decoc
ton, "a usually made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
DI"i"1'.
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The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
- NJ 70 above zero 10 $50 above zero
ga. N, 75o -" SP.M. 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

China tea sets at prices 40 per cent.
lower than usual retail rates at May
Bros. 3Oalt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning instantly cures tooth
ache.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

a nnu OUR $50 AND $500 OUTFIT
JUN FREEl Something New! oi"'
3 one Agent In town.
- Illustrated Catalogues. Address
w. w. BISHOP,
129 West Madison street, CHlCAoo'
Refer to the Editor of ARGUS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-05-30

The programme for proceedings at the
national cemetery, at Rock Island Ar
senal, was published in TEE ARGUS some
days ago, and we suppose was carried out
this afternoon, though we cannot give de-
tails to-day without keeping back our
paper to a late hour. We will give parti
culars Tomorrow
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-01-25
Bossier Parish.
Succession Sale.


Succession of John II. Braden, decd
Dy virtue of writ of sale to me directed
ID from the Honorable the Parish Court of
Bossier parish La, will sell at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, at the Court
House door, in the town of Bellevue. La be-
TIVE EN- the hours of II o'clock in the forenoon
and in the afternoon. on Saturday, the 10th
day of February, 1877, the following described
land to wit:
The west half of northeast quarter dissection
8; east half of southeast quarter and south
west quarter of southeast quarter of section 4;
southwest quarter OF northeast quarter, south
east quarter of northwest quarter of north
east quarter, and northeast quarter of north
west quarter. aud northeast quarter of north
east quarter of section 9, and west half of
southwest quarter of southw west quarter north
east quarter Of southwest quarter of section 3,
aud north half of section 10; all i'll township
10, of range | /, containing S00 acres moro or
less.
Terms of Sale-Cash provided the apprais-
ed value be bid, else, after reimbursement,
ON twelve months time for what it will bring,
purchaser giving bond for price of land, bear
ing per cent. per annum interest from day
of sale, with mortgage and vendors lein on
land bought and approved personal security.
FELIX j BRADEN, Admr.
January lIth 1877