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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-07
Items of Interest.

The United States average yearly loss
OF fifty millions of dollars by fire. Iusu-
rance companies pay it.
1n Sandwich, England, the curfew is
sill tolled every evening, as has been the
practice for seven hundred gears.
Mrs. Sanford of CASTOR county, N. c.,
had one baby IN 1874, twins 10 1875, triplets
in 1876, and 1877 is yet to be heard from.
1t has been discovered in France that
wine may be injured by the glass of the
bottles in which it is contained being too
alkaline.
Parisians are astonished that Grant
speaks not word of French, and N ain
tain that his education must have been
sadly neglected in his youth.
The Persian army is differed by foreign.
ers. A trenchman commands the eHgi
neers, Dane the artillery, and two Italians
and Frenchman the infantry.
Danyers, Mass, has lost one of its lead
ing citizens NOT by death, but BY burglary.
His name is William II. Porter, be is an
elder IN church, and he pleads guilty to
series of robberies.
A Madrid paper states that titled lady
OF that city is collecting photographs of the
prettiest women she eau find. to be cent to
the Paris Exhibition of 1878 as specimens
Of Spanish beauty.
Near Little Stoney Mountain, Manitoba.
during recent thunder storm, what
seemed to be a dense volume of cloud
struck the prairie with such violence as to
make large hole in the earth about six
feet in depth
Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati saws
that the negro children in the South might,
and should be gathered into the Roman
Catholic Church. He recommends the es-
adjustment of Roman Catholic schools for
them
Neal Dow, who has been travelling in
the South, says he was particularly struck
with the frequent references to the war of
the rebellion 10 ordinary conversation.
People there commonly refer to events as
before the war, since the war;" and so
on.
According to official statistics there are
over $4,000 individuals out of million in
Italy who attain the age of sixty; slightly
less number in England; about 1900 in
Holland; over $4,000 in Sweden; sc. 500 in
Denmark; So, 400 in Belgium, and about
l0l, SOON France Great Britain takes the
lead in centeDarians, having fifteen in every
million. France and Belgium have seven
eech, Sweden two, and Holland one.
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Dooley's Patent Consultation
TOE-CAIKS.

Put up in boxes containing IS bs, each.
hese Toe Calks are made from Steel converted
IN "a carefully selected brands OF Norway and
SWedes Iron by special process which ensures the
utmost ease In welding, together with thu greatest
durability in wear.
For sale by all iron, steel and hardware dealers
throughout New England Manufactured solely
by G. r. DEWICK q CO.,
$50 Dorchester Ave., South Borton, Mass
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HE SUBSCRIBER Is MANUFACTURER AND
] proprietor OF DR.. r. W Reads Celebr tied
Asthma Relief, which is undoubtedly the best
Asthma remedy yet discovered. Instant relief is
guaranteeu or purchase price refunded. We put up
the medicine in boxes of three sizes which retail
for 25c, SOC and Fl. Persons RENTING retail price
will have the medicine promptly forwarded by mail
postpaid. Also samples sent free to any one who
may desire. Prices per dozen, $275; 81. 50; 81 o.
gross price, SIS; $36; sra Wholesale agents: John
+. Henry, Curran & Co. N Y John ID. Park &
Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio; Richardson 6 Co, st.
Louis; Lord q smith, Chicago; G. c. Goodwin &
Co Boston; French, Harrison a O., Philadelphia
Address A. ETHRIDGE, Rome, n. Y.
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DR.. WHITTIER,
SI7 ST. Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo.

DR.. WHITTIER, GIT St. Charles
St, St. Louis, Mo, treats all forms of
Venereal Diseases, Seminal Emissions and
Sexual Debility, with unparalleled success.
No matter who failed, call or write; pam
phlet or consultation free. Can refer to
the medical profession in all parts of the
country. Medicines perfectly safe.
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A TRAVELLER who has been stopping at
the new American plan Hotel Devoushire,
of New York, says: Il advise all travellers
coming to New York Uia Grand Central
Depot. to sojourn at this 'bDou' house. 1t
is new, first class, finely fitted up, and has
one of the best restaurants in the city;
while the price, are.very moderate.
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Tht 9ailu Argns..
ROCK ISLAND.
EEnvoi,
Iron ,,Losos Floaeers.

E'Enyoi, ban II
From ',Losos Floqcsqs ~
Men give their best TO them they love best,
The scrptre to the Queen, the laurel wreath
To the Tapt minstrel, and the jeweled sheath
To him whose sword has stood the battles test
What crown for thee, beloved? What tempered
shield, ~
Mightiest OF all. to guard and save? bring
White esphodele no canker worm can sting
Armor life's dereest battles have annealed
Prophet nor bard nor angel may declare
Not Sakya Mount with the lotos flower
Nor radiant Gabriel with the lily fair
The mystery deep of this thy priceless dover.
rs miracle thou shalt learn, when from the hills
In dreadful JOY triumphant thou shalt bear
Thy baby on thy breast, and, silent, share
Tn immortal life maternity foretells
fake, then, my daughter, with these flowers in
Wove
Thy sceptre crown and shield-a mothers love
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-01
Police COurt.


La the police court yesterday John
Robinson,a stranger in the city, ar
rested on charge OF drunkenness WAS
fined five dollars and costs. Robinson
had no money, but "lots ofjewelry," and
disposed OF enough of it to pay his fine.
Cain and Sargent made the arrest.
Charles Harris, and Frank Herbert had
difficulty at the corner of Poplar and
Fourth streets on Friday afternoon, and
daring the row Harris drew knife and
attempted to cut Herbert. Yesterday
morning Herbert obtained a warrant tor
Harris arrest, and placed 1t in office
Andy Gains hands to execute. Harris
was arrested and taken before Judge Bird
tor trial. The evidence against him was
very strong, end Judge Bird held him
for trial at the next term OF the circuit
court under bond OF dvs hundred dollars.
Failing to give bail, Harris was turned
over to the sheriff for safe keeping.
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BILE element goes so goes the election.
To our certain knowledge, certain of tho
leaders OF this element are even now on
the market and Offering to sell their sin
fluence' to the candidate who can afford
to pay the highest prices for 1t. That
thisis true Is to be dcplored, but that II il
true cannot be denied; but how to nut
stop to 1t is a question yet to be solved.
We believe that with party lines drawn
the leaders OF this element will have lost
their power for doing evil and will even
tually drop out of sight. This
Is not all. Caro- needs a mayor. She
has had figure head in the mayors
Office long enough. The kind of mayor
Cairo needs at this time il one that is not
in his very nature at war with the veIy
best interests and the growth and pros
pcrity Of the city. We have not such
mayor now but we believe that II the
business men and property owners
OF the city, the men who are most
deeply Interested and who should take
the lead in this matter, will DO their
duty, no matter which of the parties sue
cced at the coming election, they ,oiu
have such mayor. We are in favor OF
straight Democratic ticket, and believe
| that II the right kind OF men are placed
on the ticket they can be elected by
handsome majority.
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Deal Gently with the stomach

DO not rack it with violent purgatiyes,
or permanently impair its tone with indi.
gesiible drugs OF any kind but. if your
digestion is impaired, your liver out of or.
der, your frame debilitated, or nervous
system unstrung, use that wholesome and
agreeable Alternative and tonic, HostetteI's
stomach Bitters, which will certainly al.
ford you the desired relief. None OF the
ofticinal remedies can compare with il in
restorative efficacy, and as 4 medicinal
stimulant 1t is by far the most desirable rs
we'll as popular article OF its class. Its bs-
sis, the essential principle OF SOUND rye, ID
the best possible agent for Fastening the
action of the botanic ingredients which l,
holds in solution, and those ingredients
are the most efiicacious which chemistry
extracts from the vegetable kingdom, and
medical science applies to the cure OF dis
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-01
Personal Mention.

c. W. Damron and wife. OF Vienna
were among the guests at the Arlington
House yesterday.
Hon. j. c. Willis, OF Metropolis, wa;
in the city yesterday and LETT by the
steamer Fisk last evening for home.
MIR. q. P. Jones, of Joliet, who wal
in the city on Friday, left for home by
the Illinois Central on Friday night.
Mr.. Charles Reid. proprietor OF the
Richmond House, raducah, is in town
visiting Mr., Egnew, of the st. Charles
Mr.. Reid has made the Richmond one OF
the best hotels in Kentucky. He Is 9
hale fellow well met.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-01

Are produced by the diurnal revo
luton OF the earth, extending from 20
deg. north to 20 deg. south Of the
equator; and sailors hail with joy
their advent into them, after being tenn
pest-sossed and worn, as productlye of a
season of rest. For weeks they some
time do not touch sail, bounding home
ward through fields OF sea weed alive
with minute shell-tish, and observe the
play of the grampus, porpoise, bonita,
and the terrified flight Of the flying fish
from the latter. How much more de-
lightful then must it be to guide the
bark of poor humanity into the trade
winds Of health out OF the head seas Of
disease and suffering, and make life's tu
ture pleasant voyage! Yes, such car
be effected by using the Home Stomach
Bitters. 3-2-lm
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The democratic Call.

In another pla ,e in this issue we pub
lish a call signed by between fifty and
sixty Democrats for meeting to be held
at the city council chamber on next We'd
nesday evening, tor the purpose of or
ganizing for the charter election to take
place two weeks hence. This is a move
in the right direction. Ordinarily We
are opposed to drawing party lines
in the choice Of city officers, but in the
existing state of affairs In Cairo, We be-
lieve it will be tor the best interests OF
the city that party lines should be drawn.
The parties are SO evenly divided that
both will have to select their very best
men, aud no matter which of the
parties win at the polls, the city will
be the gamer. Not only this, but OF late
years, with each recurring election. the
influence OF a certain element in 0ur body
polite 10 placed on the market to be
bought and sold as wood or coal. and
generally as this corrupt aud disreputa-
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CAIN TO ROBERTS
Omeer Andy Gain Tells Why T. J
Roberts Was Locked Up.

EDITOR BULLETIN i. j. Roberts
published card in Tuesday mornings
BULLETIN. which requires some expla-
| nation at my hands. Those of the citi-
zens of Cairo who know the man Rob
berts, | am sure would pay no atter-
to anything he may say. bur those who
are not acquainted with him, may be
misled rs 10 the facts in the case. The
circumstances leading to Roberts ar
rest were these: Some time ago Rob-
berts appeared before Judge Bird and
procured warrant for the arrest OF Mr..
Michael O'Donnell. The warrant was
placed in my hands 10 execute,
and read to Mr.. O'Donnell, and
notified MIN to appear before
Judge Bird at stated time
| also notified Robbberts of the time
when the case would be tried, and
warned him, as the prosecuting witness,
not to fail to be present. When the
case was called Mr.. O'Donnell was in
court and ready for trial, but Roberts
did not put in an appearance and after
waiting a reasonable length of time
Judge Bird dismissed the case against
MIR. O'Donnell and assessed the costs
against Roberts, believing the prosecu-
ton on his part to have been prompted
by malice rather than desire to vindl-
cate the law. An execution for the costs
was made out and delivered to me, and
after waiting on Roberts nearly a
month, during which time he promised
frequently to attend to the matter and
see that it was settled, Icalled on him
and told him | mnst have the money.
tie declared he would not pay
the execution, and wanted
to know what intended to do
about it. told him would have to lock
HIM up, when he said, sail right; let's
go;' and we started towards the Jail, but
after taking a few steps he stopped, and
IN language more forcibe than elegant,
denounced me for all that was good, bad
and indifferent, and declared that he
would not go with me. However, [
finally succeeded in getting him as far as
Judge Birds office. where | procured a
warrant tor him on a charge of abusive
language Roberts being drunk at the
time, Judge Bird declined to try him and
ordered him to iail until
sober. After remaining in
Jail nearly day, some of his friends
paid the execution and he was released
The next day after being released from
the Jail lie appeared before Judge Bird
and plead guilty to the charge of obscene
language. and was fined S. and the usual
costs. This is the whole story in A nut
shell; and hope it is the last time | will
be called on to reply to anything this
vagabond Roberts may say.
| ANDREW CAIN.
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Positively The Heal

DIR. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound is the very best com
pound ever prepared. advertised or sold
y any person, or under any name what
ever, for the immediate relief and perma-
nent. cure OF coughs, colds. Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, asthma, and all
diseases OF consumptive type. 1t will
thoroughly eradicate these alarming
symptoms in one-half the time required
60 do so by any other medicine. 1t is
purely vegetable. and contains not a par
ticle of opium or other dangerous drug.
1t never fails. Every bottle guaranteed
to perform exactly as represented. Bar
clay Bros, Agents,
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleas
ant Worm Syrup, which is sure death to
worms. Pleasant to take and requires no
physic. Price, 20 cents. Try it.
3.2-lmd&w.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-01

Ready for Business Again.

EDITOR BULLETIN: take pleasure in
calling the attention of the public to the
tact that | have rebuilt and re-estab-
Iished the Union Bakery on the site OF
the building lately lost by lire on Com
mercial avenue, between Fourth and
Sixth streets, where will be pleased TO
welcome all my old patrons as well as all
who desire good article of bread, cakes,
oOniections, etc. FRANK kRATKY.
1-l-lm
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ST. NICHOLAS

The King Of all Publications Issued
for the Young on Either Side Of the
Atlantic. '-southampton tEng,and) Observer.
The third volume Of this incompatible
Magazine is now completed. With its
eight hundred royal octave pages, and its
six hundred illustrations, its splendid seri-
etc., etc, in its be iutiful binding of red
and gold, ii is the most splendid gift-boOk
for boys and girls ever issued from the
press. Price, "a in full gilt, 50
"ST. NICHOLAS is full OF the choicest
things. The publication is, in all respects,
the best of its kind. We have never yet
seen number that was not surprisingly
good.'-The Churchman. Hartford Conn
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Dissolution OF Par tnership.

The copArtuership lately existing be-
tween Jacob Burger and Henry Weiss. I'M
der the firm and style OF j Burger 4 Co.,
was dissolved by mutual consent on the
10th day Of March, 1877. Mr.. j. Burger
assuming the liabilities OF the old firm, and
to whom all claims due the said firm
must be paid JACOB BURGER,
March 81, ls71. HENRY WEISS
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THE DEMOCRATIC CALL.

Tne Meeting Wednesuay Ntght-1et
.sers Oes"Ocf at iW tire Csss he
Present.
The call for Democratic meeting to
he held at the council chamber will be
found elsewhere In this issue Of the BuI-
LEriN. Ii Is expected that every Demo-
crat In the city will attend tins meeting,
In order that there may be full and
fair expression of sentiment as to the
best course to pursue under existing
circumstances. II was impossible to get
the signature of every Democrat in the
city to the call, but that is no reason why
any Democrat should remain away from
the meeting.
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Restore Your Health and Eyesisht
BY USING THE
x. L. G. II.
BLUE GLASS LAMP CHIMNEY.

From the use OF which the same effect
can be produced as that which cminates
from the rays of the sun. My chimneys
are the genuine Mazarine Blue glass that
is used SO successfully by Gen. Pleasanton
in effecting such miraculous cures. To
be had at Dan IIartman's queensware
store, corner of Commercial avenue and
Sixth street. 324-lw
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Proposed club Rooms

We understand that Mr. Louis Herbert
contemplates opening club room, with
parlor, reading room, dining room and
smoking room. 1t will be only open to
members OF the club, and their friends
from distance. Ii will be entirely sep
crate from his saloon, and will be kept
as a quiet place where members and
their friends may lunch at all hours, read
newspapers, or indulge in game of
chess or cards.
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THIEVES AT WORK.
Bond ana Desperate Attempt "a
Arson and Robbery

One of the boldcst and most reckless
attempts to commit robbery that has oc.
CURED in Cairo in many years, was made
at the
RESIDENCE OF MR.. WIN. KENDELL,
at the corner OF Thirty fourth street and
Washington Avenue, between
eleven and twelve O'Clock yes.
terday. Mr.. Kendall with the men in
his employ were at work In field some
distance from the house. Mrs Kendall,
with a colored woman and small col
ored girl were the only persons about
the house, and they We're all busily Ell.
gagged In preparing the MONDAY meal
for the gardners and farm hands.
About half past eleven O'Clock,
the colored girl referred to
had occasion TO 90 into the yard
when she discovered a small cross fence
between the barn and the fence along
Thirty fourth street to be
on FIRE.
She gave the alarm, and in a few seconds
Mrs. Kendall and the colored woman ran
to put out the fire. Ii took some
time TO get it out, and they
had hardly completed extinguishing the
flames in the fence, when they discovered
that the
BARN WAS ALSO BURNING
After ten minutes hard work they sue
ceeded in quenching this fire also and
then returned to the house. But on en-
terlng the house
Presented itself that fairly startled them.
The desk where all OF Mr.. Kendall's
private papers were kept had been
broken open and scattered about the
room. a bureau had been ransacked,
and the contents of its drawers turned
out on the floor. The bed ticks were
ripped open. and private room seldom
used by the family had been broken into
and ransacked. Indeed, almost every
nook and cerner OF the house had been
searched by the thieves.
However, obtained little or no plumber,
as Mr.. Kendall is very prudent man
and keeps his money in bank.
Alter the surprise and scare had part
ly subsidized the women gave the alarm,
and the
SEARCH FOR THE THIEF,
Or thieves, was commenced, but no sign
or trace Of them could be found.
This was undoubtedly one OF the bOldest
and most desperate attempts made i'll
this city in years, and it was evidently
the work OF parties who are well posted
as to the plans of Mr.. kendall's residence
aud knew just when the male portion OF
the household would be absent. Up to a
late hour last night no clue to the thieves
had been obtained.
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4 Ga.tt.

TO all who are suffering from the
errors and indiacretiOns of youth. ner-
yous weakness, early decay, loss of man.
hood, etc, | will send recipe that will
cure you, free of charge. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary
in South America. Send self-ad-
dressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph Il,
inman, Station -. Bible House, New
York City.-l-30-Gm
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CAIRO, March IL, 1877.

always have been and still am sole
proprietor ana manufacturer of DIR, VIM
Woods Fever Pills. Any one selling a
Woods Fever Pill not made by ms, will
be prosecuted to the full extent of the
aw. For sale at the New York Store, A.
Swoboda's, +. healy's. p. G.. Schuh's
Barclay Brothers, and at my Office
Sold In 30 ct. aud $l.OO boxes. Special
rates to dealers OH application. Sent
postage paid on receipt price.
d&w-tf. DIR. WM. WOOD.
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HOLLOWAY. PHI. and O,n,men,

Seroiula was considered incurable until
lac great discovery of "liollOway's pills
and ment' flashed upon the world.
Diseases which battied the skin of the
medical schools, readily yield to these peer
less remedies. Scuryy, erysipelas, salt
rheum, itch, and all cutaneous eruptions
are durable by them. Twenty-Five cents
per box or pot.
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StOckhOIdsrs' Meeting,

CAIRO, Ills, March 2sth, 1871.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Cairo City Gas company, for the
election Of Directors, will be held on
Monday, April ID, at the office OF the
company IN the city Of Cairo, between
the hours OF 10 o'clock a. IN. and O'Clock
D. IN. Il. +. BLAKE, Secretary.
2.0q.ll
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J d. LIffINCUII GU, FubllSb 6rs
7l5 and III Market St.. Phila.

1888 Cant ne made py every assn
furnish, but those willing 10 work can easily
earn dozen dollars day right in their own la
,alitiss. Have no room to explain here. Busi
aess pleasant and honorable, Women. boy
aud girls do as well as men. We win farni. Oh
you complete outfit free. The business pa y
better than anything else. We will bear K
pense of starting you. Particulars free. W lite
and zee. Farmers and mechanics, their sons
and daughters. and all classes In need OF paying
work ut home, should write to US and lie IN all
about the work ut once. Now 10 the time
don't delay. Address TRUS 4 Co. Augusta,
Maine.
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Rebuildinx.

Mr. Fred. Sarbean, whose house to-
gether with all its contents, was recently
destroyed by fire, has already COM
menced to rebuild. The new house will
be story and a half cottage and con-
tain four rooms.
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FOR Police Magistrate.

We are authorized to announces Thomas Lew is
a. n candidate at the ensuing charter election
for Police Magistrate.
Weare authorized 10 announce John ]. Bird
q a candidate for reelection AT the coming
charter election to the of,ce OF Police MHsIs-
tTHie.
EDITOR BULLETIS: Please announce my
nsme - a candidate for the Office of Police
Magistrate, at the next municipal election.
U. \, OSBORN.
We are authorized to announce the name Of
Charles Delay ss q candidate for the Office Of
Police Magistrate, al the coming charter cleo
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Nnliec ,InRpuNe

all persons owing taxes on real es
cate and personal property will save
costs by paying the same on or before
April LIST, 1877, as am bound by law to
commence making out my delinquent
Inst. PETER SAUP,
Ivy Sheriff and Collector
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Notice

NEW ORLEANS, March q, 1877.
Mr.. II. G. Wilkes, from this date
ceases to be in my employ. lie is not
authorized to collect or settle any &C.
count in my name. OSCAR CHopIS.
3-1O-lw
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So HOURS IN ADVANCE
Ftrsl.Class Laundry.

IL is now conceded that Mrs. Coleman,
lie laundress, No. II Fourth street, be-
.ween Washington and Commercial aye
IueS, has one of the best conducted laun-
Try establishments in the city, and land
.ords of hotels and boarding houses will
and It to their advantage to call upon