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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13
Advertising Cheats.

It has become so common to write the
beginning of an elegant, interesting. ar
ticle and then run it into some advertise
ment that we avoid all such cheats and
simply call attention to the merits of
Hop Bitters in as plain honest terms as
possible. to induce people to give them
one trial, as no one who knows their
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

Mr.. Francis Robert Rives, grandson
of the late Hon. William c. Rives. of
Virginia. was married in New York
Tuesday to Miss Georgianna Fellowes.
daughter of Mr.. George Fellowes. of
that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

The pedestrian fever has even extend
ed to the most secluded precincts of the
family circle. We hear of several young
ladies of highly respectable parents who
are in training to walk, and nearly all of
them are under two years of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

After boy is tried out hoeing pota-
toes, nothing seems to rest him more
than dig over a few square rods of
greenward in search of bait.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

She asked him if her new spring dress
wasn't as sweet as spring rose, and the
brute said it was, even to the minor at
traction of having little due upon it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

Never be angry with a man who
threatens to blow your brains out. He
is flattering you with the remark that
you have brains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

The Dispatch says that the Demo-
Gratis should take all they can get, and
not refuse 10 get rid of the Amy and
test oatbs because they can't get rid of
deputy narshals and supervisors. They
ought to and will pass the appropriation
bills without Objectionable riders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

The dentist makes more money per
acher than any farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

We once more call attention to the
shining words of thu Declaration of In
dependence:
HE has refused his assent TO laws the
most wholesome and necessary for the
public good"
He has kept among us in time of
peace standing armies without the con
sent of our Legisla ture."
He has affected to render the militia
ry inder' ndent, of, and superior to, the
civil power"
And this is the Democratic argument.
Have we worse than Gsorge III.
among us Gin. Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-05-13

RULING PAsSION.-The Washington
Capitol publishes the following anecdote
related by George Vest, of Missouri, il
Illustrative of the propensity on the part
of some people for speech making:
SIT occurred in Virginia." said Vest.
"Old Fayette McMullin was canvassing
his district for a nomination for Con-
gress, years ago, and during the canvass
a man was hanged for murder in that
locality. About ten thousand people
had collected to witness the scene, and
among them Old Mac, who, by favor of
the sheriff, occupied place on the plat
form in rear of the gallows-his orator.
cal mouth watering at the sight of the
magnificent audience in front. When
everything was ready the sheriff, as is
usual in such cases, asked the culprit if
he had anything to say before the SEN
tence of the law was executed upon him !;
to which the condemned responded that
he had nothing to say.
"Whereupon." says Vest, "Old Mac
stepped forward, rubbing his hands, and
remarked: MIR. Sheriff, if the gentle
man will yield his time to me, I will
embrace this occasion to make few re-
marks upnn the political situation and
announced myself as candidate for
Congress ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
IOWA.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, July IA hopeless
debt of $500 on the NJ. E. Church of
this city was wiped out on Sunday morn
ing last by the pastor Rev. l.. NJ. Wall
ters, calling his long roll, subscriptions to
the amount of $500 being paid at the
altar, the pastor assuming the balance.
Bishop Andrews preached during the day
to over 1900.
The new Council Bluffs stock yards are
now open for business, These yards oc-
cupy seven acres of ground adjacent TO
the Union Pacific depot 10 this city. and
have capacity of 1000 head with 25 un-
loading chutes. The yards are supplied
with fresh water by force engines and are
drained by means of drainage tile. They
are the largest and most complete in the
northwest. The receipts of cattle Satur-
day and yesterday were 1000 head.
DUBUQUE, IA, July IA rain storm
of unusual severity swept over here last
night continuing several hours to the
terror of the inhabitants who feared tor
nado or some such disaster, Lightning
and thunder made a second edition of j July
4, even exceeding that display. The rain
fell to the depth of 285 inches, govern
ment measurement. Cellars were over
flowed and stout culverts washed out, but
no great damage was done. The railroads
escaped injury, and trains arrived aud
departed as usual. The trains were unin-
terrupted TO any point
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

CITY OF MEXICO, June 80. On the 26th
a part of the crew of the Mexican war
steamer, Mbertad, at Vera Cruz mutinied
and seized the steamer, while the comman.
der was on shore. simultaneously some
officers of the Vera Cruz garrison attemp-
ted to raise revolt. Nine of the rebels
were killed. The steamer Libertad went
to sea, and other steamers went ID pursuit,
while the government has apparently mas
tered the situation. Since the revolt of
the garrison reign Of terror has prevail
ed. All the merchants are hostile to the
government in consequence of the passage
of law against cortraband trade, and
they have ever since been in a state of
quasi revolt. 1t is generally believed the
nine revolters killed were assassinated in
the guard house on the pretext that they
attempted to escape. The resignation of
Namaconi, Mexican Minister to the Unit
ed States, is officially denied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

THROUGH COUNTLESS LITTLE OPEN
INGS in the skin, invisible except
through 9 microscope, {ne p9tspiraton.
in state of health, exudes, hour by
by hour, night and day. The total OBJ
struction of these minute outlets would
produce death; and when they become
partially blockaded, the skin grows
dry, yellow and finally diseased, and
the general health iniuriously affected
GLENN's SULPHUR Soar. by opening
the p0fes, removes eruptions and un-
healthy granulations of the skin, and
imparis to it a healthful clearness, hu-
midity and smoothness, banishing from
the face of beauty complexional -blem-
ishes, whether attributable to impuri.
ties in the capillary circulation, or 10
undue exposure to tho sun and wind
| FGV obstinate scorbutic complaints,
| like the itch salt rheum. and erysipelas,
it is a sovereign remedy. being quite
as effective as Sulphur Baths, for sucl
maladIes. as well as rheumatism anC
gout. Il IS WQndrously heating anC
lso0thin9 in its action, reuniting the
Icuticle where broken by external in
iurics, relieving swelling and inflama
ton attendant npon sprains, scald
and bruises, and curing the most obsti
nate sores and ULCERS. the NIedica
Profession sencsion its use, and. iron
lail classes Of society, voluntary evi
Idcnce in its favor is continually eman
laling. Ladies of fashion prefer it t
Iany similar accessory of the toilet an
bath, since it promotes not.only healtf
hut personal attractiveness. AS dis
infectant of disease -contaminate
clothing it has no peer. After the
;; have been washed with GLENN's SUl
pEUR SOAR. garments and linen frol
the sick room may be handled wit
perfect impunity.
Sold by Druggists. Price % cen
per cake. / Box g cakes1 75c., sent Z
i mail. prepaid, on receipt of price.
s n. CRITTENToN. Prop'r 7Sixth Avenu
o New York.
g HILLs HAIR AND WHIsKER sDY
Black or Brown, SOC,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
AEA YOLA.

New YORK, July 8,-The sixth annual
convention of the union of the American
Hebrew congregations begun this morn
ing, There was large attendance and
great interest was taken 10 the proceed
ipgs.
The committee on credentials, reported
favorably on over two hundred delegates
aud the report was adopted.
The committee on permanent Organiza-
ton reported the following for officers:
President, VIM. B. Hackenberg, Phila-
delphia; vice president, Maritz Elliuger,
New York; secretary, Lipman Levy, Gin
ciunati; assistant 3eoretary, A. Rensinger,
St. Louis.
Maritg 10th president of the executive
board, submitted his report, The report
says the sentiment of the union in Israel,
has grown and spread among our people
in every section of the United States, for
every patriotic Israelite readily and clearly
perceives the benefits 10 be derived from
every Israelite's becoming member of
| the congregation; and to strengthen the
congregation with membership, aud tC
bring every congregation into the union
should be the aim OF every Israelite WHIT
desires to see the standard of education
eleyated, and the people ADVANCED to !
higher plane ca tue way 10 perfection.
i Letters of congratulation from Adolpl
Cremieux, president of the Alliance Israel
ite Unlverselle of Paris, and Baron Henr.
Deworms, of the Anglo-J ewish association
London, were read. iye9eaH was the
= taken.
New YORK, July A short time ag
Madame Berger was sentenced to IL year
in Che state prison, for causing the deatt
by malpractice, of Cora Sammis, and tC
day her accomphce. Frank Cosgrove, wa
sentenced to four years in the state prison
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

NEW York, July Judge Potter has
granted writ of habeas corpus and GER
tiorari in the case of Chastine Cox, con-
fessed murderer of Mrs. Hull The peti-
ton sets forth that Cox is unlawfully de-
tanned in the Tombs on commitment by
the coroner, and the latter has not returned
evidence upon which the prisoner was
committed
PITTsBURG, Pa July 7. Joseph Aikeps,
fruit gardener few miles sYom Green's
bury, Westmoreland county, shot and
kllled instantly his wife yesterday after
noon,and after telling his nearest neighbor
that he had killed the old woman, placed
the muz2le OF the gun under bis chin and
fired, killing himself, The trouble ia be-
heved to have arisen from quarrel about
a little piece OF property where they lived.
Alkens had decided this land to his wife
some time ago, and afterwards wished to
get it back again, but the old lady alvavs
refused, and the matter caused FREQUENT
alterations. Aikeps was Il aud his wife
Is years of age.
GALVESTON. July IA NeeuS' special
from San Antonio says, Jose Cordova. a
| Mexican held ior the murder of Robert
! Trmb!e, July 1877, was executed today
| in the Jail corridor, in the presence Of wit
nesses, mostly physicians and reporters,
! On the scaffold, Cordova declared himself
innocent. He made the same statement
IN V,rit,ag yesterday. The drop fell at
I lies and Cordova was declared dead at
ll:4O, The body was turned over TO his
parents. Cordova exhibited the utraos,
GOODNESS.
LITTLE Roga1, July IA ulan named
iJohnston, charged with attempted rape on
his eighteen year old daughter, is sought
By citi3ens of WheatIey, IN st. Francis
icounty, The girls neck and face show
marks Of violent struggle. DR.. A. Fl
Gray, of Millbrook, in the same county, il
under arrest, charged with rape on tht
thirteen year old daughter of John Hardie
Gray is we'll CONNECTED, aad heretofore O
good standing. He c5nfesses to seduction
3 but denies violence.
ST. LOUIS, July Mrs, John Bardy
wife ct tae proprietor OF the Union Depo
Hotel, this evening shot Leonard Offer
man, late proprietor Of the Tivoli mote
e Offerman and Bandy married sisters
Z Their mother lived for a tiuo IL 1tteg
y mans family and Mrs. handy saws tina
g sh2 leagHed~ this afternoon Of his out
I frageous treatment of the old lady aud tha
@ she shot him for it, One bullet shattere
the right arm, the other passed IN at th
mouth and buried Itself beyond the reac
of sae probe, OHerman is still alive, BIZ
IF lis in critical condition,
N DENVER, COL, July flames ii. Gro
t. and Chaa. q, Wohroth, arrested at Alt
" mosa Thursday, for the murder of Wn
Il Syock the 9Th in New Mexico for h
.e 6urro, were taken from Jail at o'cloc
Saturday morning by one hundred me-
and hanged to a cotton wood tree BOT
had confessed,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

For years the manufacture OF remedies
for diseases pec0iia1 to the female sex has
been confined to a few persons who, deem
ing the mi8fortunes of others a fitting ex-
cuse to charge exorbitant prices for their
preparations, have compelled the SufEeyera
to meet their depauds. bpt now we are
happy to say We see the beginning of the
end, as the SRALDING Il LEWIS PRopRIE
pARY Co, of Chicago, are introducing
"OUR" LADIES' FRIEND, for the in.
slant relief and cure Of painful, delayed or
suppressed naenStrdti0n. 1t never fails
For Strengthening the reproductive oreano
Of expectant mothers It is Yefy essential,
!: Is a valuable assistant TO the maiden who
Is passing from childhood to womanhood,
and for the elderly lady, who is passing
that Rubicon,- change of life,-it
renders needed aid,
Price only F1FTY CENTS per bottle. Fol
sale By ell DruRgista. '
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO. July 8.-A special dispatch
from various points in Wisconsin and
Minnesota, give further reports of the
storm in the northwest on yesterday an9
Sunday night. In many places the grow,
ing crops have been badly damaged.
The Times claims that Jim Keene has
been in the city for the past week quietly
directing the movements of his brokers in
the board of trade and that he left FOR
New York In private car last night.
This morning Prince Albert Jones, q
colored expressman, living in the southern
portion of the city, fired three shots into
his brother. Jim Jones, who. though still
living, cannot recover,
SPRINGFIELD. July 8.-The report of
chief inspector Reynolds, presented to the
railroad and warehouse commissioners at
their meeting to-day, shows that very
large amount of grain was hauled to Chi
cago in June. The grain inspection de-
partment, inspected "a, 1896 cars of winter,
spring and mixed wheat, corn. oats. rye
and barley, 1924, 948. bushels OF spring
wheat, corn, oats and rye received by the
canal and lake. There were 8.49O 435
bushels of grain Inspected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
CALIFORNIA,

SAN FRANCISCO, July IA dispatch
from Lemone. Tulare county, to the Unit
ed States Pao7e, says the settlers there,
who have for long time been litigating
the title to their lands against the South
ern Pacific railroad company. have been
teGZia. up the track of the railroad.
VIM. L. Moore, sheriff of Inyo county,
was shot and instantly killed last Friday,
while attempting to prevent quarrel be-
tween Michael Welah and Henry Tessin.
Il is uncertain who Gred the shot, Both
parties are in Jail. The town is greatly
excited, and lynehing is probable.
iB the Circuit Court to day, Justice
Field, Of the Supreme Court of the United
States, decided what is known as the queul
cutting ordinance invalid, being in conflict
with the fourteenth amendment. The
ordinance prescribed queues of all China
men imprisoned IN county jals to be Gu
of, and was expected to prove strong
deterrent to that class of criminals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
DAKOTA TERRITORY,

DEADwOoD, July 8.--A few months ago
three Indians were tried and convicted for
the murder of private Leo Bader, Second
cavalry, and sentenced to be hanged. At
Miles City, Montana, July 7th. the same
day Of the sentence, two of.them suicided
by hanging 10 their cells, The remaining
one was pardoned by the governor. About
a month ago another Indian was tried and
convicted of murder Of a ranchmau at
Terry's landing, and sentenced to be
hanged the same time and place as the
others. Sunday night he was found to
have also committed suicide by hanging.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

If ever there was specific for the cure
OF all malarial diseases, such as are pro-
dueed bp swamp poison, like Intermittent,
or Chils and Fever, Dumb Chills and En-
larged Spleen. it is certainly DR.. E. Will
hoft's Anti-Perio9ic or Fever and Ague
Tonic. From its composition, which &c
companies each bottle, It may be seen that
it containS no dangerous drug aud that in
these it never fails. AZ guaranteed by its
propr.atoYs, Wheelock, Finlay & CO., New
Orleans, La Fer sale by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Suici2es.,

QUINCY, H., July 7.-Chas. Il. Koch,
aged -6, a resident of Quincy for 80 Yeara,
committed suicide last night by taking a
dose Of arsepie. Before doing SO he dug
bis grave in the rear of the house. The
cause of the act was financial difficulties,
he having some time ago mortgaged his
little house and loaned the money to his
son in law to speculate with
New ORLEANS. July Capt. d. vii.
kersoD, we'll known in river circles. suicid'
ed this morning by shooting himself
through the right temple with pistol
Cause, financial trouble.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

THROWN FROM A TRAIN.-John Gaff-
ney, fireman OF enGine 47 on the Shore
Line Railroad of New Haven, CT, was
thrown from the engine against a rock,
while the train was going at the rate of 35
miles az hour. He was all but killed, yet
thanks to Giles Liniment lodide Am
monia, recovered completely in four days.
GILES PILLS cures Liver Complaints.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamph-
let. DR.. GILEs.
100 West Broadway. n. Y.
Trial sise Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

A leading prominent democrat of Bur
lington, Mr.. E. M. Sutton, speaks in the
highest terms of the curative power of
the celebrated Kidney-WoPt 1t first
cured him of distressing Kidney disease,
G0d now he uses it whenever he has any
symptoms of bilousness or needs toning
up. 1t acts efficiently on the bowels, and
cures the worst cases of piles,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

DIAMoND.-The best in the world
20 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
[ trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by Dr. A. +. EvoRY & Co,
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. p, o. Box
5062, New Work City. Sold by ell Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Gid KIeSforG

.sothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medlord Run from Daniel Lswrence 4
Son, Boston, They keep only strictly
pure article For sale by all first class
dealers >inRock Island. Lnqui{a Sof
Daniel Tsawreace q Sons genuine old
MedfoTd,,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. July S.-IDdications for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys and upper lake region North and
west winds, rising barometer, stationary or
higher temperatures, clear or partly cloudy
weather, possibly followed in the Missouri
valley by falling barometer and southeast
winds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefa, and all Other
kinds Of Printing, 10 The highest style of
the art, apd on the most reasonable terms.
And The ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work iu that line, neat, quick
and cheap The friends Of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give-our
work trial. dwt-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
SPORTS.

ST. JOHN. N. B., July Evan Morris
has asked for another race with Smith, of
Halifax, to take place at Pittsburg.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July THE first
meeting Of the Kentucky Trotting Club
begins tomorrow.
DUBUQUE, Ia, July 7.-Dabuques, .;
ROokfords, I.
PROVIDENCE, July Troy, 8; Provi-
deuce, Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, O., July s.-Telegrsphic
advices indicate that the general rain
storms that have prevailed in interior and
southern Ohio and Indiana the past few
days, have been of great benefit to the
growing corn Wheat has been damaged
to some extent, though not sufficiently to
materially affect the general result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Nausea, headache. farred tongue, Bit
ter mouth anu bad breath 10 the morning,
ase all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy indorsed by the family. The ner-
vons sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. pTuggistsaSell
II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
CONNECTICUT.

BRIDGEPORT, July S.-The one hund-
red!h anniversary of the burning of Fair
field by the British troops under General
Tryon, was celebrated to-day on the court
house green. The exercises were ssutes,
speeches, prayers and banQuets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
Casualties

ST.. PAU. July Ia Sioux Falls speci-
81 says Mrs. g. Lee and baby. of that city,
aud Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson, of led
Wing, Minnesota, were drowned while
attempting to cross swollen stream IN
wagon. Mr. Lee and young girl, who
were with the party. escaped.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26o pages, clcah
and gilt binding, 30 cents; same in paper
covers, 25 cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
SIT st. Charles Street. st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
nnn,k Go 10 The sanahora

unless you are able; but if you need a
tonic to overcome the depression caused
by the summer heat use the celebrated
Kidney-Wort. 1t has wonderful invigor-
ating properties, but acts on natural prin-
ciples as it Is prepared without the use Of
EquOrs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08

OUR LIGHTNING LINIMENT-For all
pain in man or beast. Lame or Weak
Back, Stiff or Swollen Joints, Collie
Cramps or Cholera Morbus. 1t never
fails to give relief.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
AlauES

that there is NO North, South, East, or
West for SoogDoNr. Every one with a
mouth needs it. 1t is good for humans
everywhere. in the homes in Texas, on
the Plains, or the Pacific coast, and way
up in the once disputed Aroostook region.
Druggists keepit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
II.LINNIS.

SPRINGFIELD, July 7.-Governor Cul-
Iom was to-day notified by telegraph of the
death of A, M. Brown, County Judge of
Pulaski county, and will soon order spe-
cial election to fill the vacancy,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and IN
diseretions OF youth, weakness early decay
loss Of manhood &C., will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INMAE, Station D, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-08
GERMANY.

BERLIN, July 8. On the third reading
of the tariff bill in the Reichstag it was
finally resolved on motion Of Count Stol-
burg Wernigerod, that the tariff Oh -four
and oats, shall come into force Immediate
ly; and the tariff for grain and Rool Oh
the first of October. aud for all other
articles, on the first of Jan, 1880. This
arrangement postpones change in the
tariff on all other ARTICLES. The Coupt
pointed out that the preparation would
not be sufficiently advanced for the en-
forcement of the complete tariff on the frs
of October, as proposed by the tariff com
mission,