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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
To-morrow's Sensation.

Tomorrow P. T. Barnum's great show,
which seems to have been the leading SEN
sation in Chicago, last week, notwith-
standing the convention, arrives among US.
For weeks the bill boards have announced
his coming, and for months the people
have been reading of the wonderful feats
of Zazel. The show. this season, is not
limited to the masses, but extends to the
better classes of men, women and child
rem, who visit q canvas exhibition for the
first time. The recent season in Chicago
was The most remarkable on record.
Every pleasant day Michigan Avenue was
blockaded with excited thousands, many
OF whom had come the second and third
time without being able to gain admission.
On the opening night the Times says:
The great equestrian, geological and
novelty com binatIon, Barnum's own and
only" show commenced the business of the
week yesterday. In spite of the damp
weather and the soft ground, the huge
tent was well secured, and the seating
| accom- modatious made unusually comfort.
able. The audience at the performance
on last evening was very large, and CON-
pleteiy filled the tent. The entertainment
was certainly exceptionally excellent. Ger
taluiy no travelling show under canvass
can compare with it for variety of pro
gramme and for the general excellence Of
the performers who sustain it. To briefly
enumerate some of the most attractive
features of the show the following novel
ties must be mentioned: The tableau act
by six horses. the Nelson family in their
acrobatic feats, the leaping horses Santa
got" the fddling clowns. Mons. Nelson
and sons. Miss Emma Lake in her admir-
able equestrian act. the fire horse ''Sala-
mander." Nine. EIizra Dockrill in the
flying and hurdle acts. the performing
oxen. Sig. Sebastian in his bareback acts,
the elephant leaping act by John Batchel
or, and Zazel, the lady performer 10 the
remarkable aerial act, in which she is
fired from the mouth of cannon. The show
IS evidently one of the best, if not the best
that is upon the road. The audience was
specially noticeable, it being composed OF
class, seldom. if eyer. seen at tent
exhibition. The long row of private carri-
ages extended full block on Michigan
avenue. reminding one of the Grand
Opera on gala night.
Barnum, tomorrow, shows on the open
lot. adjoining p. L. Cables place, and
near the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
depot. The rush for tickets will be great
and people will do we'll to secure seats at
Wyhe u McCune's book store,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Mothers! Mothers!l nrothersrl!

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken OF. your rest by sick childsnffering
and. crying with the excruciatings pain
of cutting teeth? If So. go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. Winslew's Sooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer 'immediately-depend
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child Operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. sold every
where. % cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
The Ladies' Problem,

Ladies who are not beautiful naturally
desire to become so, and those who possess
the charm are equally DESTROYS to prolong
it's stay, The question is. as to the means
"GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP" solves the
problem nationally. 1t diffuses over the
complexion transparency and smoothDess
Of the porcelain (which the fairest of her
sex might desire. and its effects are more
permanent than those of any of the dele
ferrous cosmetics in use. 1t gives to the
face natural life-like tinge, removing
every blemish, and it has the great merits
of being purely vegetable preparation.
Beware of counterfeits. See THAT &c. N.
CrIttenton. Proprietor, is printed on each
packet, without which none is genuine.
Sold by druggists at Is cents; three cakes
60 cents. Attention is also invited to
HILLS INsTANEoUs HAIR DYE, which
as regards durability and briiliancy of
color. has certainly no equal on this side
of the Atlantic,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Sargont-Carman.

On Thursday evening at Cedar Rapids
Iowa, MIR. Z. B. Sargent, travelling sales
man for Stewart & Montgomery. of this
city. was married to Miss Ray B. Carman,
o leading lady of Cedar Rapids society
The ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of the brides parents. by the Rev.
Mr. Bristol. of the Baptist church. in the
presence of large number of invited
guests. The presents were rich and
numerous, and the affair one of the events
of the season. Among those present from
Rock Island, were the 14th battalion ,glee
club, consisting of j. K. Cooke. Peter
Bloom, William Don, w. A. Swiler,
Fred Savage and Sewall Dodge. Stephen
Collins, c. r. Hoyt aud 4. Q. Fitzgerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent after a short
sojourn In Iowa, will make their home in
Rock Island. The ARGUS extends q
hearty welcome and best wishes for life
free from adversely, and replete with the
blessings which happiness brings.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
The Size Of Barnum's show.

THE Greatest Show on Earth" en-
ploys 400 men and 260 horses. and men
and horses all live on the ground. One of
the appliances Of the show is the dining
tent, where the regiment of employees is
fed. There are seven horse tents. where
the horses are stabbed in stalls with can
vas partitions. with canvas managers. Lit
is a sight we'll worth seeing. ahe parapher-
malta of this great enterprise. When on
the road, Baruum travels entirely by rail
nearly 100 cars being used. What II
pilgrimage they do make every seasoDl
No caravan in the east ever travelled so far
or brought SO much pleasure and happi-
ness in its train.
This show will appear in Rock Island,
on Saturday, June 18th. Go and see 1T.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

The first annual reception of the Home
Study Association was held in the Central
Presbyterian Church. on Thursday even
| ing. There was an excellent attendance.
of friends of the members by invitation
and much interest was manifested in the
proceedings. The Rev. j. r Miller pre-
sided. and on the platform the Rev. Geo,
R. Palmer occupied chair. The pro.
gramme was opened by piano-forte duet
by Miss Blanche Buford and Mrs. Ben y.
keator, which was played in excellent
style and showed taste 10 its selection.
The Rev. j. r. Miller, gave resume Oh
the objects of the association and what IL
had accomplished. The remarks were 70
the point and the suggestions forcioie, re :
garding the amount of time and meshoos
which people could easily devote TO htes
ature, and mental culture generally FRO
lessor Wal,her of Davenport. gave an very
artistic rendering on the piano OF selections
from Gottschalk The Lake Poets
very admirably written essay on the
English poets. SO named, was read By Miss
Nettie Guyer. and was very we'll received.
IO,her papers representing the various
departments of the Association were read
and afforded much satisfaction to the
.ud;ence. Nuremberg and Albert
Darer." by Miss Minnie :Magill, was full
| IF information such as is not COM
lmoply metwith, but of marked pre-
eminence as record OF art.
MIR. FL. Lee Mitchell, contributed a
naper on the Gods of the Ages" which
was full Of thought and research. and of
ella 5orate argument. There was desire
on the part of the audience to have heard
most of the essays more distinctly,
as most of the readers did not seem to
resliz, the necessity for altering the pitch
| of their voices from that in which they
would read 10 a room 1920; this was
merely an oversight, but should be re-
mem bered, as il caused considerable dis
appointment. The Message" by Blu
menthal, was sung by Miss Belle Peasants.
in way which produced very favorable
impression both as TO the quality OF
the lady's voice and execution.
Miss Clara Hawley, with precision and
splendid execution. gave the Pilgrim $
Prayer on the piano; and ELECTED CON-
siderable applause by her rendition.
I"Ernani Inyolami." was sung by Miss
Mary Wilson, with much taste and express
sion and was we'll received. A duet on
the violin and piano by Professors Fried
erickson and Walther. completed the
musical portion of the programme, aud
was two selections from Mendelssohn' &
celebrated songs without words, which
were admirably rendered.
One of the most pleasing features of the
eVening was the presentation of the Asso-
citation, $40 prize in the form of hand.
somely bound volume the Library Of
British Poets" to Miss Lucy Henderson
the prize essayist. The essay which was
so highly thought of was read by the.youne
Iady. and received the highest approval Of
the audience. It was entitled The Age
of Chivalry" The Rev. Geo. Il, Palmer
in his usual telicitous manner, made the
presentation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Theft and Conviction.

Michael Keefe. on Thursday. stole a
coil of rope from the warehouse of the
keokuk Northern Line, and sold it to
VIM. A. Swiler & Co. for 81, but they
having their suspicious that the rope was
too cheap. informed the police authorities.
Late in the evening Marshal Miller and
Officers McCabe and Etzell were on tn e
Levee, when Officer MeCabe. saw a man
trying to secret himself near the sand heap
close to the Northern wharf, and took him
in. This morning be was taken before
Justice Hayden, who bound him over to
the Circuit Court. in the sum of 500.
The man went before Judge Adams of
the County Court this forenoon and plead
ed guilty, when he was sentenced to 20
days 10 Jail and fine of one dollar and
costs. States Attorney Parmenter, APP
peared to prosecute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
The Prospective Pastor Of Central
Prasbyterian Church.

The congregation of Central Presbyter
ian church are to be congratulated on
having secured for their pastor the Rev.
j. A. P, McGraw. D. d., for eleven years
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Urbana. Ohio. and a man who is O jealous
Christian worker. of brilliant attainme nts,
and evenly balanced mind. The Urbana
l(O) Daily Uason. referring to his depart
ure from that town says:
REV, J. P. MCGAw, D. D.
! At very large congregational meeting
| held on Monday afternoon, the First
| Presbyterian church of this city voted to
| Join DIR. McGaw, in asking the Presbytery
| to grant dissolution of the pastoral
relation which has SO long and so happily
existed between the doctor and his people
This action was taken only after DR.. Mo
Gaw's frank statement that the call from
| Rock Island was now so presented to him
that he felt it his imperative duty to
accept it.
We simply record the general judgment
of this com munity when we say that the
removal of Dr.. McGaw from Urbana will
| ba a severe loss to the whole city, for while
the doctor is stauuch Presbyterian. he
is SO large hearted and generous that all
the churches and all good citizens have
learned to love him very greatly. A
man of ripe and varied scholarship,
of remarkably symmetrical character, OF
sound judgment, of unusually fine social
qualities. and an able, earnest preacher.
DR.. McGaw has greatly built up his
church during the eleven years of his
pastorate, and it will be very long time
before his place can be filed. We sin
cerely regret 10 common with our whole
city, that the doctor has felt it to be. his
duty to take this step. At the same time
we congratulate the people of Rock Island
Illinois, who will gain in DR.. McGaw a
minister who will gain 10 the affections OF
the people as long as he lives among them.
The resignation takes effect the latter
part of the present month, his last sermon
to the congregation here as pastor will be
preached on the last Sabbath in June
and the FIRST sermon of his new
pastorate at the Central Presbyterian
church. Rock Island. will be preached the
FIRST Sabbath in July.
The ARGUS in common with all others
who had the pleasure of listening to the
Rev. Dr. McGaw, welcome him to his
new ministerial field, and trust that he
will have the same measure of success
which has SO endeared him to his congre'
cation at Urbana Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Dear Sir:-T have used your excelIent Indian
BLOOD syrup for some time, and have never foune
any medicine to equal it. ] can confidently re-
commend it.
JOFTN McCTVERN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL oVER-woRK,
INDIsCRETIoNS OR EXCESSEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $I00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of five walls and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt Of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me.
DIoINE COMPANY 100 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Truro. Knox, Co., Ills.
Dear Sr:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood syrup has cured me of ChilIs and Fever
now feel better than / have for five years. and
highly recommend your medicine.
EDWIN THOIOMB,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
q ssrenade to Senator J. C. Wood

a Serenade to Senator J. C. Woodin
Last evening Biehrs baud, acting for
the Republican snti-third termers. sere
naded Senator J. G. Noodin. at the Rock
Island House. where he was stopping as
the guest of the proprietor, Charles A.
Jarvis. whose vile is Senator Woodin' s
sister. The affair was a complete surprise
to the Senator. Capt. j. j. Parks intro
duced the distinguished guest. to the
crowd assembled ia front of the hotel, and
Senator Woodin responded briefly ia some
we'll chosen words. He said that he was
grateful for the unexpected honor; that
they could not 6nd more surprised indi-
vidusl than himself. He referred to the
late Chicago convention. and said the re-
suit had settled forever. the unit rule :;
that hereafter the rights OF districts would
be maintained. and that individuals and
not the machine would hereafter control
the policies of the nominating conventions.
After paying tribute to General 6 arfeld,
and thanking those present for the honor,
he retired.
The Senator is a fine talker and would
have delivered longer speech but for the
short tune lett in which to prepare for his
journey east. He left on the G., K. /. g.
2. for New York last night on the 1925
aypress
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

A boy IL years old named Cahsll,
was accidently shot In the foot yesterday
afternoon at the upper sawmilI, by the
premature discharge of pistol. Cahall
in company with some other boys was
shooting at turtles and was warned by Mr..
JOS Gray, foreman of the mill to desist, to
which they demurred. Gray finally took
the pistol from the boys and il was prema-
turely discharged. with above result. The
wound ia sights.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
The Morbid Liver,

An eminent clergyman says that a
change of stomach and liver would benefit
the morbid sinner almost as much as a
change of heart" Yet many attribute
an irritable temper and morose dispo-
sition to the ingenious workings of the
devil, while they are simply the symp-
toms of dyspepsia, indigestion, torpid
liver, constipation, or general or nervous
debility, and are readily removed by a
few doses of DR.. Whites Dandelion Al
terative.
For sale by G. Speidel. Rock Island,
and Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Illustrated Marriage Guide. 200 pages,
cloth and gilt binding, so cents: same in
paper covers, % cent?. Manhood, 10
cents Womanhood, 10. cents: Pamphlet,
ceuts-securely sealed. by mail, Send
money or postage stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist, CIT st. Charles
st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
WASHINGTON TEAM.
RoDMAN RIFLE TEAM

Although beaten, the score by the Rifles
is creditable one, and the company has
no reason TO feel ashamed of the record.
The Washington team was composed of
first class shots-all of them. They are
withal, fine set of gentlemen and the
Rifles defeat i, softened somewhat by the
knowledge that the victors were we'll
worthy their honors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Personal.

Mr.. D. S. Thomas, press agent for z. L,
Barnum's great show arrived in the city to-
day, He is the gentleman who made the
successful balloon ascension in Chicago
two days latter Donaldson lost his life,
Although an amateur, Thomas has made
thirty four balloon ascensions, all fol
fun"
Mr.. James IG. Blyth. returned last
evening from tip East.
Justice Cooke, is expected TO return
home tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

The entry book in the Recorders office,
contains the following:
10.-Jane A. Griffith to Harry st.
Clair, lots 10 and IL. block IL, Milan, $500.
Harry st. Clair TO Eliza r. Dickson, lot
10 and IL. block IL. Milan, $500.
Catherine Hayerling to Stephen s.
Smith, 9 /. lot IL. block l, Dickson's ad-
dition Milan, $40.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Ruoklin's Arnica saIve.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
25 Cents per Box, For sale by @,
Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons 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 self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. INkAN, Station d, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Gid Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the .old genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lswrence Il
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers in Rock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
In That Admirable Discovery.

PHILLIPS "PALATABLE" Con LIVER
On, in combination with PHosPHo Nut.
RHINE, the naturally Objectionable taste
of the oil is neutralized and an uurivaled
lung specific, combined with an invigorant
of great potency, All druggists. Depot
Plat Street, New York,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

"Al the health l enjoy, and even my
life may say, is 10 consequence of Sim
mons Liver Regulator. I would not take
one million dollars for my interest in that
medicine.
w. Fl. WILSON, Welborn, Fla"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Death of an Old Settler.

MIR. a. K. PhiIleo has just received the
following dispatch from Port Byron
Addison Philleo died last night. Come
up." A. f. HoLLIsTER.
Mr.. Addison Philleo was one of the
oldest settlers of the county and brother
of A. K. Philleo, secretary of the old set
tiers association. Owing to the late hour
the notice of his death was received, we
are unable to do the subject justice. but
will refer to the death in our next issue,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
THE RIFLE RANGE.
Official Score of the Contest Yesterday

The ARGUS last evening contained a
short account of the shooting match DO
tween the Washington. Iowa, teams and
the Davenport and Rodman Rifles teams.
We were unable to publish last evening,
owing TO the late hour when the match
non,ln1ed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
County Court.

June 1.-THE People Michael Keel
larceny. Information &c. Plea of guilty
explained &c. Judgment on plea that
defendant be confined in county Jail for 20
days and pay a fine Of 81 and costs,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
Cana Plaxad For.

The Republican" Omaha, Nebraska:
says: I'm the game of life the stake
played for is health. wealth and happi-
ness. Each of these can he obtained by
the use o: Warmers Safe Remedies"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Our LADIES FRIEND for female COM
plants. never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel, Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
line.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
PEERLESS CORN STARCH,

For Ice Cream, Puddings, Blanc Mango Etc. It
is the most delicious OF all preparations. on &C
count of its purity, eminent physicians consider It
preferable to Bermuda Arrow Root for children
and invalids. Sold by all grocers, Samples sent
free to all.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

accidents will happen" Be provided
with Pages Climax Salve. It will save
pain, loss of time, and Doctors bills. For
sale by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

Couch AWAY If You WANT To, but
if not, use HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR.
PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure in one
Minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

People learn wisdom by experience. A
man never wakes up his second baby to
see it laugh, but always keep DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup handy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
DISEASES OF THE STOMACH.

Plum River, Stockton,Jo Davless Co., Ills.1879.
Dear SIr:-I was afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times it was almost impossible for me
to endure it. / tried numerous medicines, but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup which to my great sur
prise cured me. My health was never better than
now, and think your medicine is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA Z. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
ROSSMAN'S CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by q
moisture like perspiration, producing a
very disagreeabe aud distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm In
bed. No humbug as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists. Sen,
by mail for SO cents. RossMAN & Nc
KINsTRY. Hudson, N. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11

me CIRCUIT court was IN session THIS
morning and the following business was
disposed Of:
CHANCERY.
June l0.-Aunio Pidcock ct al A.
Marshall OF al. l.. FL. Reeves and James
4. Abbott substituted as commissioners
for Van Horn and Swallow, unable to
attend.
June lI.-Liilie MeIhoiland George
observation-disclosures. Dismissed by com-
plain ant.
Benz Harix John n. Emstedt-for-
closure. Hearing as TO defendent Elm,
stemdt, on the pleading, and Master g
report of proofs. and decree for complain
ant therein as against them and by default
against the other defendants for 1916
(see decree.) Continued for sale and
report thereof.
Hannah Stodd leo Stodd-seperate
maintenance. Contioued on motion of
defendant.
E. M. Tipdall Aug Treman-et al
credit bill. Leave to com plainant to file
supplemental bill and to make new parties.
John III. Gilmore August Treman-
chancery. Amended. bill filed by leave of
court
Margaret Weinberger john Myser ct
al-partition. Masters report of sale
filed and to be approved nisi. &c, by to-
morrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
The vo1raic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich

Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-11
LOCAL COLUMN.

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.