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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Loss of Lake Schooner with S22, 900
Worth of Coal

CHICAGO. Aug. 4.--The schooner
Grace A. Shannon. owned by Alexander
A. Graham of Chicago, which left Buffalo
with 600 tons of coal, consigned to Held
strom of this city. was run into early this
morning by the propeller Favorite, between
Milwaukee and Racine. The Shannon
went downinstantly. All hands excepting
a seven year old son Of Mr.. Graham were
saved. Loss $4,000 Insurance $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Rioters stin Making Trouble in the East

New YORK, Aug. 3.-According to dis
patches received by the president of the
Delaware, Lackawanna Il Western railroad
the Lackawanna & Bloomsbury get trains
through by guarding each one with troops.
Distractions are put on the track and
wires are cut at night Things are yet
quiet at Plymouth. The wires are cut at
that place so we can get nothing from
there this morning. Some 4,0C0 troops
are here and along the L. & B.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
a Terrible Accident at Prttsburg. Pre-
cipitated into furnace Two men
burned to death, and five


PTTTsBURG, Aug. 3.-An accident oc-
Cured at the Lucy Furnace Co. works this
morning, which resulted in the death Of
two men. and badly injuring five others.
Seven men engaged in lining the furnace
were on scatfold, which was supported
by ropes, these took fire from the furnace,
and the scaffold fell. precipitating the men
into the furnace. Julius Harden and
Michael Cussick were taken out dead and
five others, so badly burned that they are
not expected to live.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
weather Probabil1t1es.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-The Signal Ser
vice observations taken at 10 o'clock this
forenoon indicate the following weather
probabilities for this afternoon aud to
night:
Probabilities for northwest, south anG
east, winds stationary or falling barometer
warmer cloudy weather.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Ice Water

and sweetened, forms a mixture which, as cool
ing, healthy and refreshing Summer Beverage, has
no equal Barrels of ice wate', prepared in this
way, may be drank without the slightest injury;
and happy is the man who finds in this a substitute
for sprituous liquors Its value to the Farmer, the
Mechanic and Laborer cannot be oyer-estimated.
1t is so cheap be within the reach of all; SO
finely favored Is to be enjoyed by lovers of the
finest LIQUORS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

ST. LoUIs. Aug. 3.
Wheat Lower; No red 2801 30 bid cash; No
3 do 20 bid cash; sales 17IzG11 17sk Aug
Corn-Lower; 4sz cash: 45H Aug: AZ Sept
Rye-5S.
Oats-265z bid.
Whisky-1 0S.
Pork 10 50.
Lard-Dull; 8T1z.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Active and higher; 4 s505 25; receipts l..
s0o..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
FREDERICK BROWN,
Established 1872.
IMPORTING. MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENsING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

Browns GINGER viii be found invaluable in all
cases of Cramp other disorders caused by change
Of water or bad water, and few drops used regu-
larly by travellers viii usually act as Preventive
and ward on such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness, small quantity with q
tle sWeetened water will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction.
which is the great objection the oil alcoholic
stimulents. Producing all the good effects Of q
Mustard Plaster, without the possibility Of blister
Ing the skin.) its application on faunelis most eff
eacious. And in the case Of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and Gouty Affections, # is Of great
service. (used to rub witb,)
- Beware of C0unterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
The Nathan FMurder Again The Murder
ers Said to be in States Prison.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 3.-James T. Huff,
said to represent himself throughout the
country as James I. Porter, secret service
detective, has been arrested on charge of
swindling. Huff. who figured in the con-
spiracy to rob the tomb OF Lincoln, says
in a statement found with him that Cole
Garrison, Johnny Irving and Billy For
rester, all now in states prison, murdered
Benjamin Nathan in New York some years
apO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Pension Bonds Called In

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.-The comptroller
of Texas, now here, has called in $500, ,OOC
Of pension bonds, the state have negotiated
u six per cent loan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
FINANCIAL
SIS. $50. SIQO. $500. $500

The reliable house of ALEX. FROTHTNGHAM
g. CO.. No. IL Wall street, New York publish a
handsome eight page weekly paper, called the
Weekly Financial Report, which ttey send free TO
any address, In addition IN = large number of edi-
torials on financial and other topics, il contains
very full and accurate reports of the sales and
standing Of every stock, bond and security dealt in
at the Stock Exchange. Messrs FROTHINGHAM Il
Co, are extensive brokers of large experience and
tried integrity In addition to their stock broker
age business they sell what are termed Privileges"
or Puts and Calls one Of the favorite meth
Ods of legitimate speculation Their advice Is val
liable, aud by following it many have made for
uues.-[ New York Metropolis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
An Opportunity to Manufacture More
Southern outrageg.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Aug. "A number Of
negroes attempted to prevent the hands
from coaling the tow boats here last night
and assailed them with shower Of stones.
AEfew shots from revolver however soor
dispersed them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
SAME0RD'S JAMAICA GINGER

an elegant combination ftt1e True Jamaica Ginger
with the Choicest Anomalies. It is beyond all com.
parison the most healthy, invigorating tonic and
stmu liant befO-e the public. 1t is earnestly recon-.
mended to the weak and nervous, to those recover
ing from debilitating diseases, and TO the aged to
whom it imnarts warmth and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
HIGHLAND HALL!

THE FALL SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
l for Young Ladies, will open Sept. 10th, fully
equipped for the best work
Apply for further information to E. P WESTON
Highland Park, Ills. 7-27d&w1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MiIwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE. aug.
Wheat-Higher; No !, 27 cash; 1sx Aug; !
01z Sept
Corn-7Z.
Oats-F1rm; 20.
Rye-54.
Barley 66.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
CHANGE OF PRICES AT

v. Dauber'S Old Stand.
New Shoes 40 cents. Reset 20 cents None hut
frst-class workmen employed. Horse-shoeing In
all Its branches Interfering, Quarter Cutters and
Hoof Bound Horses Cured
~ Special attention given TO shoeing Trotters
All work warranted. Horsemen and others invited
to call.
Shop-Third avenue, between 18th and 10Th
streets, ROCK ISLAND
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Cholera Morbus,

Cramps, Pains, Diarrhea and Dysentery are in
stantly relieved by it. 1t win render an attack OF
Cholera Morbus impossible If taken when the symp-
toms of this dangerous complaint first manifest
themselves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
COMMERCIAL

Wheat-Dull: no sales.
Corr, LESS firm; new western mixed 59061k.
Oats-Quiet; mixed western and state 27Q52.
Pork-Easier; IA 35.
Lard-Firm; 2519 30.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Cramps and Pains

whether produced by indigestion, improper food,
change of water diet, too free Indulgence of ice
water, exposure to sudden changes of temperature,
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
10 a gallon Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Restorative Stimulant

free from serious objections yet palatable in
vitng 10 the sensitive palate which win create no
morbid appetite for itself and operate as an aseis
tant to digestion, we'll perform the functions
of stimhlant. Such confidently believe is to
e fouud in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MEDICAL
JAMAICA
GINGER.

This elegant preparation is prepared from the
TRUE Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice arO-
matics and genuine French brandy. and Is vastly
superior to every other Extract Essence of Gin
ger before the public-all of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old nFoct as.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
SPECIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN PUR-
" suanee of petition of more than ten legal vo-
ters, resident In the city OF Rock Island In the
State OF Illinois, Special Election will be held at
the Court House, in the city OF Rock Island in the
State of Illinois. on the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Movement of Regulars in Pennsylvania
MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, Aug. 4.-Three
hundred regulars arrived here this morn
ing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MOLINE.
ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE,

RICHARDS s. SOHRsECK's Drug and Book Store
opposite First National Bank, where all orders
can be left for the ARGUS, and where all Moline
business is transacted by .. j. Beardslee. Busi-
ness notices should be handed in by noon TO en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Dyspepsia,

FlatnleEcy, Sluggish Dige want of Tone and
Activity in the Stomach and Bowels, Oppression
after eating, to be relieved by single dose
taken after each meal. A great want exists for
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

To all who suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss of manhood &c, will send recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America Send self-addressed enve!c to the
REV. JOSEPH It. lSMAN Station d, Ei1-.t House
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
MATHEWS
LIQUID STARCH GLOSS

Gives splendid gloss aud finish to all starched
goods, making them WHITTIER AND CLEARER tkal
wax or anything else, and prevents the iron from
sticking Trial bottle free.
Put up in 4-oz bottles, price 15c. Sold by Gro
GERS apd Druggists.
Al. MATHEWS & CO.. IS Murray St., N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
a HORSE NAILS
The Ausable Nails

are Hammered Hot, and the
Finishing and Pointing
are dome Cold, thus Initiating
the Process Of Making Nails 6y
Hand. Quality is fully Guaranteed
For sale by all leading Iron and hard
ware houses.
ABRAHAM BUSSING, Sec'y,
S5 Chambers St., New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
Canphorine !

Is the most effectual remedy sold, is luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relie
will not grease stain the most delicate Fabric
has a pleasant and refreshing odOr. 1t will imme-
diately relieve and cure Rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
swelled Face, Sore Throat, Spralns ana Bruises,
BnpiOns and Chilblains, Eruptions OF the Skin,
pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
ARTISTIC TAILORING
90 per ct! 10 per ct !!
EDWARD ely { CO.,
CHICAGO.
SAVE MONEY ! and at the same time
obtain the BEST and Most Dura.
bic GOODS.

We have LARGELY REDUCED our prices on
ALL GOODS. Then FROM THESE fRIChS we
deduct 20 PER CENT. on all Mixed Business Suit
ings, Mixed Cassimeres, and Mixed Overcoatinge,
summer weights, and ALL OTHER GOODS,
both in Summer and winter weights. 10 PER CT.
DISCOUNT, from July to August 81, 1877. These
discounts are for prompt Cash within five days
from Delivery OF Goods. Our STYLES for AU-
TUM and WINTER are in readiness.
We believe we selling our goods LOWER for
the arrcle furnished than any house Of EQUAL
STANDING on this Continent. EVERYTHING
GUARANTEED STANDARD THE HIGHEST.
Wabash Avenue cor. Monroe, CHICAGO,
ESTABLISHED 1854
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
TEL.EGRA.PlEHIC. e

[Tesegraphsd tOths RockIstand Arqu.. !
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-03
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Aug: 3.
FINANCIAL.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-17
JUDICIAL ADvER r1sEMENTs.
AUCTION SALES.
BY G. T.. Girardey.

on the a7tR May, 1s4a according % whi,eh. the
BY f fsa sR II 2fgh 5 bSTsfn E s5adssb Ps ssser
with oil the buildings sna improyemesnts there e.
designated by the No. 10, TN square No. 40. now
25s. which is comprised within Plaauemines
tnow Coliseum Chesnnt, Bordsaax and s1 yal
Coliseum street by 100 feet In depth, between
parallel lines. Together with the improvements
bs meat frame ana coags 6
tht'f rs fssSF, fls5st Bnd sasa
and in the square No. 1s Of said Faubourg Rick
ervlle, bounded by Laurel, yalrnont,, Leontine
and Live Oak streets. Said lots are DESIGNATED
Buisson 4 Thompson, surveyors, on the 29d OF
March. 1s4s. and the other by Adolphe Kuel. ar
ohiteet dated The 18th b, Of january lss2 and de-
front on ,Yalm9nt street by depth Of 1883 feet ii
insh TW6 9UfTs 9sSsef BB sTEss 81 GROUND s
uated in the Faubourg West Boulieny. in the
sixth District OF this city. and in square ',C' Of
Levee Bordeaux and Front streets and conn
mon alley. Said lots pre- designated By the Nos,
Office nt e Of the late t. il, Kenny, then notary
public in this city. Said Its adioin each other
1 aeph bsWeeh q parallel Ines q TO es
The improvements belong to the tenant and
are reserved. -.
10. TEN SHARES OF THE NEW ORLEANS
CREDIT FONCIEB ASSOCIATION.
Terms and conditions-For the stock, cash
and for the real estate. one-half cash and the
balance at one and two years credit for notes
specially secured by mortgage and vendors
lien on the property sold. behring all the usual
clauses Of 8 per cent per annum interest from
the day Of sale until final payment, per cent
attorneys fees In event Of suit to enforce their
collection. The improvements to be kept insur-
ed by the purchasers and transfer the policy Of
Insurance. to the holders Of the notes. and as
1878 over and above the price Of adjudication.
Acts Of sale before Charles T. soniat. Esq,
notary public, at the expense of the purchasers
DC ~ nos 10 II "a Oct
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-17
SUCCESSION OF FRANK KAUFMAN.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 1870.

by PLACIDE J. SPEAR Auctioneer-o Office
- 46 Royal street-SATURDAY, December 8,
1877, at u o'clock M, will be sold at public auc-
ton, at the st. Charles Auction Exchange. in
the basement rotunda, ST. Charles Hotel on st.
Charles Street, between Common and Gravier
streets, by virtue and in pursuance to. an order
from the Hon. A. L. Tissot, Judge of the
Second District Court for the parish of Orleans,
dated November 2, 1877, for account of the above
succession. the following described property,
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND together
with the buildings and impr ovemants thereon,
situated in the Second District of this city, in
the square bounded by Canal, Customhouse,
Marais and Where streets, designated as lots
Nos. and L. in square No. %, and measuring
each % feet inches lines front on Custom
house street by LA feet In depth Between paral-
lei lines.
Terms and Conditions-One-t third cash; the
balance on credit of one and two years for
notes bearing special mortgage and vendors
lien and privilege, with 8 per cent interest
per annum from day of adjudication until final
payment; the clause of per cent for attorneys
fees in case of judicial proceedings for the re-
thereof; the buildings to be kept insured in asum
to be fixed by the administrator and policies
transferred to him or holders of said notes, and
all other usual clauses. Purchasers will be re-
quired to make deposit of 10 per cent on the
amount OF adjudication at the moment Of sale.
Acts Ofsale before A. 3 Bienvenu, Esq. notary
public. at the expense ct the purchasers.
nos ~ 17 RI del
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-17
AN INVESTMENT OF UNUSUAL PROMISE
and Productiveness.

AN INVESTMENT OF UNUSUAL PROMISE
and Productiyeness.
Dye. T. GIRARDEY, Auetionser- ONCE No.
ID 81 Camp street.,SATURDAY. December 1.
1Aas3s% h.sSs ssss 1 sest ~ 3 VII
fHAT sP lie SUGAR ESTATE, known
as the Aurora" or. Morgan Plantation" sit
pated n t. the parish Of Orleans on the right ut
below the city Of New Orleans, It has about
az arpents front on the Mississippi river IA Of
which on the upper, side have depth Of 70 ar
aggregating about $500 superficial arpents OF
the best quality of sugar lands. Togsther with
all the buildings and stock and ,.
built sugar. house. equipped with machinery:
engines and sugar mill. . steam cotton gin, sta:
quarters, etc; also, twelve good mules, .oxen
and cows. carts and wagons, harness., and the
usual variety Of mechanical tools and .agricul-
tura implements. such as plOWs. etc. There is
u good supply OF hay and other provender and
sufficient plant cane to plant from 60 to IS arpents
G Inc or r9T IN wKSa sssy
and sale Of products and secure from the usual
overffOws renders this choice estate exceeding
" desirable for safe and productive invest
ment.
The sale Is positive, and the attention OF capf-
anime the property will be furnished with per-
mits on application to the auctioneer.
IefInS-One-tn1rd cash Dalance at one, TWO
and three years credit for notes specially Sc
cured by mortgage and vendors fen on the
property. sold. in equal annual installments.
divided into coupons to suit the parties in in
terest. and bearing all the usual
clauses of 8 per cent per annUm in
terest from day Of sale. until final pay.
ment; per cent attorneys fees In event OF
suit to enforce their payment. The buildings to
be kept insured for half Of the credit portion,
and the policy thereof to be transferred to the
holders OF the notes. The purchaser to assume
the payment Of the taxes due and exigibie in
1878 over the price OF adjudication,
Acts Of sale Mt the expense Of the purchaser
before A. d. Doriocourt ESQ. notary public.
nO13 t1
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-17

a1hAaDHXX Aqf29gee besss1 No. e.
1877 at u o'clock m at the st Ch Be- l Auction
tel In this city, will be sold at public auction.
by virtue Of an order from the, Hon. 4. l..
sspt Judge of the SECOND datad District Court
1877. and rendered LIZ the above entitled success
sion the foil wing DESCRIBED property. to Wit,
m5p TaH FEaAFt5fF 8efdR DA AER qa
adapted for business and residence, designated
By the No. 275 Royal street. Second District Of
bourbon. Hospital and Ursulines streets. The
loJ of ground measures, In American measure
ment, "a feet inches front on Royal street by, 9
width. between parallel lines. only TO depth Of
100 feet ii inches. and then diminishing in
width by feet Il inches. 50 that ON the remain.
ing "a feet Of Its depth it measures only 10 feet
inches in width, between parallel lines. The
said lot of .g,ound Is designated by the No. on
a plan by J. Fl. Pile, surveyor. dated the fourth
Ar1nas then n notary public in this city. on the
tenth Of January, 1889. and Is bounded as follows
/, On the left BY the lot Of ground designated on
rated by horizontal line diminishing its width
by 4 feet II inches end by O perpendicular line
q q feet so that IT has 1 width 9f only 10 feet
designated on said plan by the Nos, BY which
4 Is sspasa , BY linz # ~ feet
fHh hTfFe G@6 Il f8ff Sire near the
handsome residences of Messrs. Frank, Camors.
Chism and Block. forming the northeast corner
of st. Mary and Prytania streets, in the Fourth
District Of this city, and In the square bounded
By st. Mary, Felicity Road, Prytania and Coli
scum streets. The, properly comprises two
large lots designated as lot No. IL. as per plan
by J. Pile. dated the fourteenth June. 1879. and
an nexed to an act in the office of Felix De Armas.
then notary public in this city. dated the nine
teenth May. 1898, aud measuring GO feet front on
st. Mary street by 107 feet inches in depth and
front on Pryanfa street. and tos feet 90 inches
deep on the line dividing 1t from lot No. %, to-
wards Coliseum street. Together with all the
improvements and building thereon. eompris-
lug the four frame tenement cottages. with
attic and Kitchens. cisterns. etc. The neigh
borhood and location are exceedingly desirable
for residence, and worthy the attention Of par
ties seeking choice building site and q profta-
bic investment.
Terms-One- half cash and the remainder at
one years credit for note specially secured by
mortgage and vendors lien bearing all the
usual clauses of per cent per aDnum interest
from the day Of sale until final payment. and
per cent attorneys fees in event of suit to en-
force collection. The improvements to be kept
insured and the policy to be transferred by the
purchaser to the holder of the note, and fur.
Their TO assume payment Of the taxes due and
exgible in 1863 over and above the price Of nd
Indication.
Acts Of sale at the expense of the purchaser
before Chas. r Soniat. Esq, notary public.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-17
SPLENDID PROPERTY ON DELORD
STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AND
RAMPANT STREETS. FIRST DISTRICT
SUCCESSION OF PETER wERCKLE.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No, 1887,

- 40 Royal street-On SATURDAY, November
~. 1877, at ~ o'clock m. will be sold Mt public
auction. at the Merchants and Auctioneers Ex-
change, on Royal street. between Canal and Gus
tomhouse streets, by virtue aud in pursuance
70 an order from the Hon. A. L. Tissot Judge
Orleans. dated August ii, is77. for account OF
said succession. the following described prop
Grty, to wit -
buildings and improve ments thereon situated
In the First District of this city. In the square
bounded. by Delord, Franklin, Rampant and
d plan drawn by zimpel on the seventh OF
April, 1891 deposited In the office of H. B.
Genus, then notary; said lot measuring, In
American measure, 25 feet front on Delord
street by 100 feet In depth between parallel
lines.
Terms--Cash on adjudication.
Act OF sale before Theodule Buisson. notary
public, at the expense of the purchaser.
OnlG a. ~ no @ ~ II