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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-13

Professor De Hume will give matt.
nee at the 0perahouse to-day at 2
o'clock. All should attend, 1t will be
the last chance to see the trained
birds.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-13

negro, 10 make Joint remonslranoe TO
the powers against the treaty Of San
stefano,
htevtoha Miballyltch, the serylan
minister president, has resigned In cons
sequence Of the vasoillating policy OF
the seryian government.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-13

For gulf states; Warmer, clear or
partly cloudy weather, southerly winds,
falling barometer, possibly followed In
Texas by rain areas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-13

The candidates for county and state
offices are beginning to associate
among tho ''dear people.n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

The enterprise of L Epstein, his well
known business experience and untiring
energy, has built up trade which is sec.
ond to no other concern in the three cities.
When Mr.. Epstein first commenced the
music business. he was ridiculed, urged to
leave it alone, and some even went so far
as to predict failure if continued, Nothing
daunted however, and with the pluck for
which he is proverbial, he continued and,
instead of having to abandon that branch
it has grown to such proportions as to
make it a specially and an entire success,
and to-day you can buy first class organ,
plan or any instrument for less money
there than anywhere else. Representing the
leading makers of pianos and organs, and
dealing direct with first hands he can offer
better Inducements than can pretentious
agents whc sell from second or third hands
aud 10 many cases, Instruments of an un-
reliable nature. Epstein has now on sale
an organ which for beauty of finish. origi-
nality of design and superb sweetness Of
tone, stands unexcelled anywhere. This
organ is original with Mr.. Epstein, and
bears his imprint on each instrument, 1t
is a novel little gem and cannot fail to be
popular with the people everywhere. Mr..
| Epstein stands at the head of the list of
musical instrument dealers 10 the three
cities, and sells at such marvellously low
prices that other dealers fud it impossible
to compete 10 the same class of instru-
ments.
There is another reason why Epstein is
enabled to sell at the lotcest prices and
that is, because his immense jewelry busi-
ness yields him sufficient profit to pay all
expenses of his store, so that he don't have
to figure in rent, wages, and commissions
on instruments but gives his customers the
benefit of these expenses, making a differ
ence of nearly so per cent IN the price of a
single Instrument If you want anything 10
the musical line, or a bargain in jewelry,
watches. etc. go to Epstein's Star Block
Rock Island, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Rapids CITY Letter.

RAPIDS CRY. Aug. 81, 1878.
The storm of Monday night was one of
the heaviest rain falls ever known in this
section Of the country, and considerable
damage was done near and in the city.
The coal mine tracks were both washed
out where they run under the Western
Union railroad bridge and good many
timbers carried down the river. 1t took
bent out of the r. G. G.. Co.'S railway
bridge and carried it about twenty rods,
leaving it near the w. U.sbridge. Whole
fields of corn are fattened down as if by q
whirlwind. So heavy was the rain fall the
road bridge leading to Port Byron was
washed out SO that it was impossible to
cross, but will be ell right by night: both
coal companies have large force of men
at work repairing their tracks. The water
blocked at the railroad in the cul-
vert where the coal tracks 20 under and
at one time threatened to drown
out the dwellers on Williams fat, but the
dam broke before the waters force and
saved a moving scene.
1t was at least six feet deep and of such
force as to carry out stones weighing at
least one hundred pounds and deposit
them 200 feet from the bridge.
One man working for Gilchrist was
out all night watching and saving
what property he could for his employers.
Mr.. Gilchrist promised him new suit of
clothes. He earned them.
Mr.. Gilchrist and son were also out aud
describe the storm as perfectly awful, the
rain coming down in binding sheets accom-
panied by vivid flashes OF lightning and
peals Of thunder that Mortified the be-
holder,
Gates was not out, but stuck to the ship,
preferrinR to die at his post, if necessary.
Leaving all joking aside however it was
fearful storm and shows what the country
is coming to under the auspices of the
Greenback Labor Party.
No damage by lightning so far as
known, though it struck several times
very near.
Mr.. A. B. Conner of Lansing, Iowa, is
here visiting his friends. AL. used to be
Diamond Joe agent here in charge of the
coal business. He has something better
now. but can't shoot glass balls any better
than can. CoNYoGHAM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Another Version .

In The ARGUS of August 18th, there
appeared an item 10 which Mr.. John
Montgomery, an Island employe was made
to appear as treating bis boy, IA years old.
10 an inhumaa manner. The item was
based on information filed with Magistrate
Chopper, and was correct SO far as known by
that functionary. but as MIR. Montgomery
feels DESTROYS of stating his side of the
story, we give it in justice to him, as there
is always two sides to question.
He states that he has never mistreated
the child, nor has Mrs. M. the boys STEP
mother, that the boy is ineorrigble and
cannot be kept at home, in school, nor will
he do anything. He is naturally a bad
boy, and his conduct has worried his par
ents very much, so much so, that he has
been entirely at loss what to do with
him. He will run away and stay week
aud even longer, keeping himself shady
and going in bad company. All efforts to
restrain the boy have failed and it is feared
that unless he does better, bis parents
may be compelled to send him to the re-
form school. This statement is borne out
By Mr.. w. L. Sweeney, and also by the
neighbors and some Others. We give
space to it. desiring that all sides should
be heard, leaving our readers to judge who
is in the right and who wrong.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
a Healthy Body and Clear Head.

1t digestion, constipation and biliousness
torment the body. the head cannot be
clear. These disorders react upon the
brain most hurtfully. and produce cloud
mess in the organ of thought not exper
fenced by healthy man. Happily these
brain depressing mala6les may be entirely
dispelled by that peerless Alternative, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which cheers,
refreshes and invigorates the brain and
nerves, while it regulates the organs of d.
Restion, assimilation and bilious secretion.
1t expels the morbid humors which poison
the system though the bowels and urinary
passages, and exerts powerfully invigor
ating influence as WELL Its cathartic ac-
ton is very irritating, violent or painful,
but even, natural and progressive. AS an
appetizer and sleep promoter the Bitters
is unrivalied; it mitigates the infrmities
OF age, relieves the ailments peculiar to
the gentler sex, arrests premature decay
and builds up an enfeebled physique.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

The residence of Mrs. James Grinnell,
on the bluffs, was struck by lightning on
Monday night ana the roof damaged. 10.
sured in Z. II. Hodgson's agency.
Judge Peasants is holding special
session of the circuit court in which the
Rapids City condem nation case of Goble
VS. Rapids City Railroad is being heard.
At 3 this D. IN. they had not succeeded 10
lupaoeling jury.
@S-lowa wants more railroads, Last
week, on proposed line of track from
Clinton to Iowa City, the property owners
petitloned for special election to vote a
fine per cent tax to aid 10 constitution of
the G. T. & |. G. r. r.
Rev. George w. Peak. President elect Of
Hedding College, is stopping 10 town a day
or two, the guest of Cap. Robinson. 10.
teresting exercises are to take place at the
opening Of the fall term, at Hedding
Sept. 4th when it is expected that there
will be large attendance of friends and
students.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Who is the subsidized attorney of the
Davenport dealers? The Davenport Gu
zefte.
What paper by its pronounced opposi-
ton TO the interests of Rock Island mer-
chants has won the merited contempt of
this community? The Gazette.
Who hoWls as if badly hurt. at the pros
pect Of Rock Island protecting its interests?
The Gazette.
Who is it that is always on hand to pro-
tect Davenport dealers, TO the detriment
of every other town? The Gazette.
Who ridicules every attempt of Rock
Island to increase trade? The Gazette.
What paper, while pretending to repre-
sent Rock Island interests and subsisting
on its support, ridicules the merchants
and helps Davenport trader sThs Gazette,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
> Criminal.

Last night Officer German hauled 10
filthy viper named James Charles, for
Indecent exposure and otherwise conduct
ing himself as only Iow-tred dog could
do. He was jailed and this morning taken
before Justice Chopper, who fined him $l5
and costs, but as he had no money, and not
wishing to furnish him with board at the
expense of the county, the vagrant was al
lowed to go west, which he did. piloted by
Officer German.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Personal.

Louis May, of May Bros, is east pur-
chasing large invoice of goods for the
fall trade.
Il, II. Nipple, j. B. Gardner, NewYork:
w a Caverly, l. Schwartz, Z s Burkhol.
der, w j Doolittle. Chas NJ Webber A
Macarthur. + M Curtis, Chicago; s 3 Was.
sell and wife, Little Rock, Ark. Hon. Chas
Durham, GeneseoPN s Wagner, Boston !;
q r Leonard. Baltimore, NJ. D.; Il L jack
son, Middetowp, Conn; j w Morton, Chi
cago; ID A DIN and Fred Wild, of Racine,
Wiz, are prominent arrivals at The Har-
per House to day. T..s IS ~
w. j. Robertson, Albany, N. Y; j, w,
Boies, Glidden. Iowa; JAS A Bates. Kan
sas City, Mo. A l. haines, Junction City.
Kansas; g B Flenner, Hamilton, o.. are
among to-day's arrivals at the Commercial
Hotel O'
Jas. Forsythe, New York; W. j. Flem-
ing, z q Phelps, Chicago; L B Perry,
Buffalo, N. Y; q H Thryson, Boston: d,
Northrup, Cincinnati, o.; j FL Emmons
and lady, Lewiston, ILL.,; r A jackson and
Y M Harding, St. Louis. are among to.
days arrivals at the Rock Island House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

The members of Ucal Lodge. l. o. o.
E. hold their picnic tomorrow at Credit
Island. Arrangements have been made
for first class time, Excellent music,
dancing, croquet and other amusements.
Boats leave at q. III. ii IN. Il p. m, re-
turning when the excursionists please.
The fraternity generally invited; If you
want TO enjoy yourself 20 to the picnic to-
morrow,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

OF the thousands who die annually of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care The very
best remedy is SLOAN s LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & COP LIVER OIL.
1t is so delicatey favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great success. Get bottle OF it. mWf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
INVALIDS' HOTEL.


The very large number Of invalid people who daily
S x sTo S on s sgSry eo1n Kpfg States
and the widely celebrated Faculty of Specialists in
Medicine and Surgery associated with him, rendered
Unnecessary that the founder OF this institution should
provide place on grand and commodious scale
for their entertainment and comfort.
ADVANTAGES OFFERED-The Invalids Hotel
Is more complete in Its appointments than any SINH
lar institution in the world. The building is located
the City OF Buffalo, and commands fine view of Lake
Erie, Niagara River, and the surrounding country,
being situated I'm the midst of extensive SYSTEM
Of beautiful parks The Hotel is furnished with
patent safety passenger elevator, convey patients
70 and from the different floors; is provided with ali
kinds Of approved baths and has also connected with
II well-appolnted gymnasium and bowling alley to
CHRONIC DISEASES of all forms, whether requir-
within the province Of our several specaltes ''''''
DISEASES OF WOMEN.-Especiaily are the facili-
the remedial means ana appliances for the cure OF
all those chronic discusses peculiar TO females. The
employment, IN moderation OF tonic, chemical,
electrO-thermal, and other approved baths is in
many cases an Invaluable auxiliary To the remedial
means 70 which we resort in such cases. Dry friction
20 the surface general shampoOing Swedish move
ments and light casthenic exercises, TO enlIven and
euaize the circulation OF the blood in the system,
relieve congested parts, improve digestion, and
strengthen the muscles produce important beneficial
results I'm all which these means are appca-
BILE. No experimenting is resoried to in the treat
employed, aud fhe jdiicioas regulation Of the diei
20 suit the condition Of the patient the thorough
fuence Of music social intercourse innocent games
arouse the mind of Inc patient from Observation-Disclosures
and thus promote recovery, not neglected.
NERVOUS DIsEAEEsSs-Iaralysis,Ep Epilepsy CFitsl
ChOrea tSt. Nltus's Dance and other nervous anec-
TONS receive the attention OF an e1pGf In this spe
cialty by which the greatest skill Is attained and the
most happy results secured.
LUNG DIsEAsEs.-This division OF the practice in
the Inyalids' Hotel Is very ably managed by gen.
tleman Of mature Judgment and skill. Bronchial,
Throat and Lung Diseases are very largely treated
In this department. and with results which have been
highly gratifying TO both physician and patients.
EYE AND ,EAR--Special attention Is given TO the
delicate operations on the eye and ear, a distin-
Ruished Oculist and aurist being under engagement
To conduct this branch OF the practice.
Invalids arriving in the city and desiring to con-
suit us should come directly TO the Hotel 1t Is easily
accessible by carriage, omnibus, street MIL
LER's Omnibus Agents, on all incoming trains,
be relied upon 70 deliver passengers and baggage
with security and dispatch
r-Y- Address r. V. PIERCE, NJ. d. Worlds Dispen-
aIrV and InvAlids' Hotel Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
DO-A photograph is advertised to APP
pear tomorrow at the old Hannecke cigar

DD~A photograph is advertised to ap-
pear tomorrow at the old Hannecke cigar
store.
GrThe socialists are trading their can
didate for sheriff for votes for Haney in
Moline.
N6The school board estimate the cost
Of running the public schools the ensuing
year at $20.50O.
B%Lypde street aill was washed into
gullies by Monday nights rain SO as to be
almost impossible.
1GMarshal Fish is now guarding the
peace Of the city unaided, in fact il is not
certain that deputy marshal is necessary
for the maintenance G.: order.
D@A telegram received last evening
from New York announces the arrival
there of Eugene Lewis and Gilpin Moore.
They viii be home the last of this week.
n6The blaze that was seen east of town
last Monday night was the burning of q
barn containing four or Eve tons OF hay,
belonging to Mrs. Susan Elagg, a widow
lady.
DGMrs. Cyrus Pitts died at her resi-
dence on the bluff last Monday night after
a prolonged illness. Funeral services were
held at the residence at O'Clock this after
noon.
HGAt 10 o'clock this forenoon the re.
mains of Andrew Bloom, who was drown
ed last Sunday, was taken charge of by
Mississippi Valley Grove, No. SO, q. A. o.
d., and escorted up Main street and to
Riverside cemetery where they were inter-
red.
nara want long felt has been supplied
by VIM. Teller in placing a hack on the
streets and at the depots for the accom- mo-
dation of the public. When not engaged
he will be on Main street, ready to carry
passengers to any part of the city, Rock
Island or Davenport.
E9The reform club festival at Armory
Hall, last evening, was decided success
in every respect. The society realized a
handsome sum aud in return provided
every thing that could add to the enjoy
ment of their patrons. The supper was
uuexceptionable, the tables q maryal of
beauty and the table girls handsome and
obliging, A dancing floor was laid on the
engine house lot, lighted up with Chinese
lanterns and occupied until after mid
night. The club will clear about 800.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Ihave subjected REEDS AROMATIC BIr-
TIERS to chemical analysis, examined the
different substances from which it is man
utactused. witnessed the process in its sue
cessive stages, and can truly say that the
process is the best possible, and that the
Bitters contain nothing deleterious to
health, but only such substances as are
known to react favorably on the system.
X. Il. CHTTTENDEN, Instructor in Chem
istry, Yale College.
June oath, 1876.
GEo. w. NJ. REED & Go, Sole Proprietors
New Haven. Conn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

PoRTERs COUCH neutrality-suspicious.
and public speakers who have derived
benefit from the use of this invaluable
remedy, would be instrumental in
alternating the sufferings of our COM
mon humanity by making known its
virtues as widely as lies in their power.
1t is for sale by all druggists at rs, so
and rs cents per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade of
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in the
country, dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Tremendous Commissions of the stomach
are produced by many of the remedies for
acidity and constipation. MILK OF MAG
NEsTA produces no such internal earth
quakes, but relieves an acid stomach or
the overburdened bowels gently but effect
ually. Sold by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DIAMoND.-The best in the world I.
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
ttrade mark as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. T. EvoRY & Co..
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5062, New York City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Lodille's Headache Specific is no quack
nostrum but on the. contrary chemical
compound that cures headache in to 20
minutes.
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy never fails
TO cure rheumatism. Sold by ali drug
gists in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Horlick's food for infants is the best pre-
tentative Of summer sickness, gives uni
versal satisfaction, don't fail to try it, all
physicians endorse it get. circular and
read the fiattering but genuine testimonials
from them. See advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Delicious Cookery.

Light, white, wholesome biscuits, rolls,
bread, and elegant cake, crullers, waf1es,
doughnuts, mullins, and gridd.e cakes of
every kind, are always possible TO every
table by using DooLEY's YEAST POWDER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Odd Fellows, Pic Mic.

The members of Ucal Lodge No. COS, l.
o. O. f., give picnic on Credit Island
on Thursday, Aug. %, to which all breth-
rem of the order, and their families, are
cordially invited. Tickets for the boat
aud all amusements, IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

In our new line as Merchant Tailors we
are now prepared to show the nobbiest
style OF Fall suitings ever shown in Rock
Island. We guarantee all fits and at
prices that cannot be eQualled.
aug.6 MITCHELL Il PARSONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

When looking for presses be surs to send
for prices to j. Cook Il Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from $40 upwards. Unequalled for dura-
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in, the country. Sold by all
druggists. See adj. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Announcement.

Madame Hall, clairvoyant and fortune
teller, has returned aud will be pleased to
see all who desire to confer with her on
business or private matters. Call or ad-
dress, care Of Commercial Hotel, Rock Is
land.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
The w eatner--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated NV thermometer:
7A.H. rye above zero LAP. n sSe above zero
9AM, SO 1879
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

e,deOn's Band and their Friends.


No one ever visited this delightful re-
treat but were we'll pleased with their
visit and we're likewise determined to 60
again. One must 60 there once before
they know what to take. or what not to
take with them. 1t is no place for fine
dresses or stage manners. You live kind
of semi-camp life. or to use the language
of distinguished U. s. Judge Of Wiscon-
sin, who came there with his pockets filed
with copies of the Legal Neegs, and never
looked at one of them. You become q
literary vagrant." The daily papers have
no interest for you, writing letters is
simply not to be thought of; the time is
spent in one continuous round of pleasure,
such as fishing, sailing, rowing and, in the
evening, dancing, singing AMI various
plays, which even those who, in the outer
world, are the personifcation of dignity,
take part in and enjoy as well as anyone.
The truth is you must go there to know
fully what the place and the company is
like. Only members of the band and
those whom they invite are admitted, and
when once there you never want to leave;
and here we will repeat, of all the many
watering places east or west there is none
cooler, pleasanter than that Of this beauti-
ful prairie-girt lake, where the following
named people have spent the greater por-
ton of the late terribly hot weather:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

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. s. IodIv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

Babies are too highly priced to permit
them to suffer with Collie, Flatulence, etc.,
when DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup will at once
relieve them. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

QUERY: why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" l-1eod1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

The beauty of the ladies of Baltimore
has become the standard of comparison
the world over, They maintain that pecu-
liar clearness and richness of complexion
by the occasional use Gas required) of DIR.
Bulls Blood Mixture,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
Wanted a Situation

As housekeeper by an American lady in .
respectable family. References given it
desired. Adde'S
auR6-tf Mrs. JENNIE MINIoN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21
STANDARD
Machinery.

Send to GEORGE W. PROUTY & CO.. Boston
Mass for illustrated circular Of their new Rotary
Printing Press. Size Of chase, (inslde) 6hx10.
Allmodern improvements. Price. boxed only $85
and fully warranted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-21

G. s. Emeigh, will close his barber shop
on Sundays hereafter, commencing next
Sunday. Git