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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
The Davenport Democrat of Aug. %

The Davenport Democrat of Aug. go
says:
Here is information from afar concern
ing a young man who was well known in
Davenport few years ago as q popular
clerk and an active member of the Turn
verein. His friends will remem ber thai
he left Davenport under q cloud. The
piece is from the Honolulu Messenger:
Yesterday Max Adeler, the manager oil
the California Variety Combination, took
French leave of the community and sailed
for San Francisco in the Forest Queen.
leaving the company financially stranded
on the beach. It Is needless to say that
this high toned blk left behind him sever
al interested friends to mourn (pecuniari-
ly) his sudden departure. This is the
second instance during the present year
of the sudden departure of theatrical
managers, leaving behind their companies
dead broke.
With the company was young musici-
an from Davenport, who writes his parents
that the members of the company were
left without q dollar with which to pay
their board.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

When the disorders of babyhood attack
your baby use at once DR.. Bulls BABY
Syrup and notice its rapid and beneficial
effect. Price IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

The wonderful success which has atten.
ded the introduction of DIR. White Dan
delion Alternative, is doubtless due to the
fact that it is an honest medicine, and will
perform all that is claimed for it, and DR..
White must certainly have great conf
dence 10 bis medicine, for ne authorizes
all druggists to sell it under q positive
guarantee, such as is given on no other
medicine Ia the markes. It is a specific
for Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Fever
aud Agur. Dyspepsia. Kidney Disease,
Rheumatism. and Constipation of the
Bowels. and as blood purifier and reno
vator. il is positively unequaled, Pint
bottles only one dollor.
For sale by q. Speidel. Rock Island,
and Richards g. Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
The volraio 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, 1880-08-24

WANTED-Six stone masons, to work or
I. Hubers' cellar, on Elm street. Apply
to Julius Stroehle, contractor. 24d5i
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
LOCAL COLUMN.

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

In q nursery wherein all is life and
laugh instead of crying and fretting, there
is sureito be found DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup.
Price IS cents q bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
Democratic Pol 9 Raising,

The Democrats of Milan will have pole
raising on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4th
at which speeches will be made by promi'
nent speakers. Turn out, Democrats. and
show by your numbers that the spirit OF
enthusiasm is alive, Rally for Hancock
and English, Trumbul and the whole
ticket. Let every ore opposed TO the Re-
publican party be on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

'''Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on. =
Pozzonis powde mparts richness
Making the skin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

sgThis paper may be found on Gle Vt MI times ii
G., r. I. a r. n. III Ticket Oflce, No. % Ciark st.,
Chicago, where our friends are ct liberty TO cali
and examine IL "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and chear at TEx ARaUs0FFICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
Cinoho-ouinine cures chills and fever.

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
AQue,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There in
not remedial agent in the world that win cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills. so quick Railways Ready Relief.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

Halford Table Sauce. best
relish i'm uae.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book worl
specialties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. Nc
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. TT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24
Lilly White, for the Complexion

cents per box.
ITALIAN INDICATED SoAP.-Cures Salt Rheum,
Krysipelas, Ring Worms, Flesh Worms. Chafed
and Chapped face and hands. and good shaving
compound. Price, 80 cts per cake.
PoUDRE SUBTLE, er DEPI1AToRY PowDER.-Re-
moves hair from low foreheads, upper lips, arms
aud hands, &C. instantaneousy on single applica-
ton, and positively without injury to the skin.
Price, 81 per bottle.
LIQUID VEGETABLE RoUGH.-Imparts a delicate
roseate tinge to the complexion SO closely imita-
ting nature to defy detection, and immovable by
rubbing with cloth or handkerchief. Scots bottle
NINE. NJ. B. It. GoURAuD,
Sole Proprietor, 4S Bond ST., New York.
Sold by Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE.
Inflammation of the Kidneys.
Inflammation of the Bladder
Inflammation of the Bowels.
Congestion Of the Lungs.
Sore Throat, Difficult Breathing.
Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diphtheria.
Catarrah, influenza
Headache, -Toothache.
Neuralgia. rheumatism.
Cold Chills, Ague Chills.
ChiIblains and Frost Bites
The application of the Ready Relief to the par,
parts where the pain difficulty exists will af-
ford ease and comfort.
81 to 90 drops in half tumbier of water will in
few minutes cure Camps, Sprains, Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, DtarrhHa Dysentery,
Collie, Wind in the Bowels, and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAY READYRELIEF with them A few drops,
In water will prevent sickness pains from chang
OF water. 1t Is better than French Brandy or Bit
orS a q skmulent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-24

VG16uLal ST9amp OF magic oeaut1u5E
elieits clear, transparent complexion, free from
Tan, Freckes, or Moth Patches. and for this rea-
son. well rs for the innocence and purity OF lite
ingredients. has long maintained q prominent
place in public estimation and IN ladies' boudoire.
We have thousands of testimonials to this effect
from distinguished artists and celebrated bellies.
Every woman should be benutiful, just as every
man should be dutiful. To insure this, the thu
man face divine" must be free from all spots or
blemsh. Nothing will do this so we'll aud so
harmlessly "a Gouraud's Cream, Accept no Cream
of similar name. Endorsement Of Gouraud's ORR.
entail Cream by the distinguished DR.. L. A. Sayre.
"A lady of the hdut ton, patient of DR.. Sayre,
discoursfng on the use of cosmetics, he remarked
to the lady :-'sAs you ladies will them, 1rec-
ommend 'Gouraud's Oriental as the least harmful
of all skin preparations" Praise from Sir Hubert
IL praise indeed. Endorsed by the fashionable
world. NINE. II. B. T. GOURAUD.
Sole Proprietor, No. AZ Bond street, New York
soid by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19
r. .iIIEOfD pDDL.S.

The Grand Trunk has recently completed its
line To Chicago, and is now in position to take
Eastward freight in competition with the other
trunk lines 1t agreed to 20 into the pool with
ether trunk lines, but demanded 20 per cent of
Eastward freight from ClragO. The meeting
on Thursday refused to allow this claim, but
offered to allow 7 per cent Of the traffic to the
Grand Trunk, and the proposition WAS immc-
dmtcly rejected. l'ndcr the pooling arrange
mrnt, the only remedy was to refer the matter
to the Board of ArbtratorS for examination
and report, and they ale to report at an nd.
journcd meeting July IL. Meanwhile, it is
charged that the Grand Trunk has lbcrn and is
trying To secure enough OF the Eastward bound
freight to justify It's claim, and that it takes
ircigh. at rates much below those established
by the pool. II this is true, the meeting on
Thursday failed To stop the trouble by establish
ing satisfactory arrangements and the struggle
between the & and Trunk and the other roads
may continue until the meeting next month
has effected or failed to effect an arrangement
mutually satisfactory. The Grand Trunk
people assert, II il said, that they have not
taken freight at lower than the stipulated rates
III order TO get thGl large proportion which
they claim, while other roads insist, and assert
their ability to prove, that the agreement as to
rates has been thus disrcgarlcd.
Another 0mnous event is the formal with
drawal Of the Chicago and Rock Island Road
from the pool of roads leading to Missouri River
points. The officers of the Rock Island claimed
that the agreement had been continually vio-
lated by other roads, and offered aidaYits and
statements in support Of the claim, while the
other roads preferred similar charge against
the Rock Island. In the end, the company for
mally withdrew from the connection, and the
other roads interested, the Chicago and Alton,
Chicago aud Northwestern, Illinois Central,
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul, are said TO be dis
posed to make sharp struggle with the seced-
inc member of the pool.
These incidents invite public attention to the
difficulty of maintaining railway combinations
at times when the traffic is not heavy enough to
satisfy the demands of all parties interested.
Pools have proSpcred and have been well
maintained for some months past because the
aggregate traffic was very largo. The share of
each partner in the firm was sufficient to afford
handsome profits. Especially during the first
three months of the year, before water naviga-
ton began, some of the railroads realized very
handsome earnings. But the traffic has been
shrinking for two reasons part of it has been
diverted to water routes because of the high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

Around the World TIE label prominently dis
played the Generals photograph. Upon his return
he learned that q cigar had been named In hts
honor, and was so aggravated that he announced
his purpose never again to purchase smoke cigar
from the firm that had used his name without his
consent The General was frequently asked to stem
into the store, but always positively refused"
PHILADELPHIA, June 1s.-Among the passengers
who will sail on the Red Star steamship Rhynlapd.
for Antwerp, tomorrow, are the Hon. James O.
Putnam, recently appointed American Minister TO
Belgium; the Hon. Henry s. Sanford. ex-Mipister
to Belgium and A. j. Cassett, vlce-presdent of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
PARIS, June 18.-The action against Sarah Bern
hardt by the Director of the Coincide Franchise
was tried to day. Judgment has been deferred for
ono week.
LONDON, June 18.-Prince Albert Victor the
eldest SON Of the Prince of Wales, is to enter tue
Royal Military Academy, and will receive, when
quallhed, an active commission in the Army. He
Is now III his seventeenth year.
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va
June 18.-The Hon. Don Cameron has engaged a
cottage here, and will arrive on Sunday morning
next. Mr.. Blaine is also expected.
WASHINGTON, June 10. - The President, Mrs.
Hayes and Webb C. HAYES left this afternoon for
Ohio The President will be absent about week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

filthy to Mr.. Tilden the force for General
Hancock has been organized, especially In
Pennsylvania, and the probability that the vote
of that State will after all be thrown against
him lessons his chances.
The Convention will hardly go to Illinois Tor
q candidate who cannot hope to pacdte tue
Greenback vote, which claims the balance OF
power there. Neither Mr.. Morrison nor Cen
eral Palmer nor Judge Davis could be OK
pected to carry that State, and if the Convcn-
ton should decide to court the sOft-mOney vote
it would decidedly prefer Governor Hendricks
of Indiana. The Convention, then, II 1t pur'ues
the course of reasoning thus FAR out
lined, will find that it must choose be-
tween Mr.. Tildcn himself, Speaker Randall, OF
PENNSYLVANIA Judge Field, of California, and
Governor Mcclellan, of NewJeIsey. The
latter is unpopular in his own State. MIR. Ran
dali, next to Mr.. Tildcn himself, has at COM
mand the wires of political influence, and is
perhaps rs likely as anybody else to be his
reslduary lcgater." But the withdrawal OF
Mr.. Tildcn has not yet gladdcncd the eyes of
Mr.. Randall, and ii is quite possible that he may
IDOL, for if in vain until the Convention has
adjourned. 1t is also possible, i'll case MIR.
Tidcn withdraws, that the Convention will not
coolIy proceed to weigh the chances of the
candidates and select the most available. 1t
may be stamppded for a weak man. 1t may
virtually concele to Mr.. Tildcn the right to
name the nominee, and his choice may he gov
erncd more by his personal predictions than
by his deliberate judgment. In spite OF
the hopelcsSncss of carrying Ohio against
Garfield, his preference may be Henry Il.
Payne, as our Cincinnati dispatches intimate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19
Inofx 10 advertisements.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

rates maintained by the railroads, and part
of it has been stopped altogether by the de-
preston in business. Hence the combinations
are for the first time subjected to test which
threatens their existence The freight to be
moved is not large enough to yield profits for
all the roads, and each is eager to get enough
to pay interest and dividends. New lines
come in, too, like the Grand Trunk route from
Chicago, and the Chicago and Alton line from
the Missouri River, demanding division OF
traffic which other roads are not willing to con-
ccde. 1t does not yet appear that war of rates
can be avoided in times of scanty traffic, even
by the most elaborate and carefully organized
Of railroads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19
THE NETS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-Tbe French Cabinet has agreed upon
an amnesty proposition. - The betting on the
rife contests at Dublin is in favor of the Amer-
cans. - The American trade with Mexico is in
creasing. g. local option resolution was
adopted in the British House of Commons.
DoMEsTIC-Samuel j. Tilden is to withdraw as
Presidential candidate in letter to be read at
meeting of the New-YOrk delegation in Cincinnati
to-nght Henry B. Payne. of OHIO is to receive his
support. - Senator Thurman has conferred
with delegates and friends at Columbus. Ohio. -
The North Carolina Convention has renOmi-
mated the State ticket except the AuditorGeucral:
the delegates are for Seymour with Bayard as Sec
ond choice. - Narragansett survivors have con-
ferred in Boston. - The evidence is all in in the
Curre murder trial. - Gold discoveries are re-
ported IN this State and Pennsylvania.
CITY AND SUBtRBAN.-MOre delegates started
for the Democratic Convention yesterday. -
Congressman Hunton talked about the possible
nominees at Cincinnati. - Congressman VOOr-
his was arrested. - The Engeman divorce suit
came ND in the courts. - The injunctions keep
ing the new heads Of departments out of office In
BROOKLYN were dissolved. - TO-day's European
steamers will carry manY passengers. - Gold
value of the legaltender silver dollar 412l2 Grains)
s9.2S cents Stocks moro active and higher, but
closing feversh and unsettled.
THE Manufacturers local observations in
dictate warmer and cear~or fair weather. Their
mometer yesterday: Highest, $50; lowest, GO;
average, 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

General VIM. B. Franklin is in Cincinnati
trying to start boom for Hendricks. The
delegates might answer his solicitations as the
Puritan maiden did the young man who came a
woolng in behalf of his friend, Miles Standish /:
"Why don't you speak fol yOurSelf2' In some
respects General franklin would be a more
available candidate than General Hancock.
All the Saturdays steamers for Europe take
out heavy passenger lists. Among them is
the Ohio, of the Philadelphia and Liverpool
Line, the only ship flying the American flag
in the whole fleet. The steady support given
by Philadelphia to the solitary American
trans atlantic line is praiseworthy, and might
we'll be initiated by patriotic people in other
cities.
Lieutenant Howgate's expedition to the Arctic
regions " i'll have to be abandoned for the pres
ent. An inspection of his steamer by naval
board shows that she Is unfit for service, and
the Government withdrawS its promised aid
to the enterprise. 1t is singular that anybody
should have thought of encountering the ice
foes and bergs of the Polar Seas in an unsafe
ship.
The last building blOckading the approach to
the Brooklyn Bridge ON the New York side
will be pulled down in few days, and the
whole length of the great causeway connecting
the suspended portion of the structure with
Park Row will then lie visible. AS the work
approaches completion, its importance begins to
be more and more appreciated. Already there
il talk of rapid transit trains from the City Hall
direct to Coney Island.
A correspondent writing from Maine reports
the most encouraging prospects for Republican
victory at the State election III September. The
Greenbackers and Democrats have combined
upon candidate for Governor, and remember
ing that their united vote last Fall was few
hundreds more than the Republican vote, they
have some hopes of succeeding They forget
that there is such thing as public conscience.
A majority Of the voters of Maine can never be
got to go to the polls and ndorse the Infamous
scheme of 1879 for stealing the State Govern
ment.
"If Seymour will accept the nomination, why
GdOesn't he say so 7" asked number of unhappy
Democratic Congressman in Washington yes
terday. They forget that the good man has !
got into such a habit of declining that he can
not break himself of it. They forget too what |
Seymour said the other day about the i'm
morality of taking public office without tue
physical ability TO perform its duties. Now, the |
Ex-Governor is above all things moral man. |
He makes beautiful addresses at cattle shows
and young ladies' seminary commandments.
Is it to be expected that such man will COM
NIT an immoral actiOnf
Tn gossipy letter from Paris, printed on an
other page, we get glimpse of the personality |
of Henri Rocbefort which goes beyond his |
Iuels and his fierce political partisanship. 1t is |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19
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T.xrpIy.s ruEATRE-2 and 8: {" Our COLLINS" -, g,
MADIsoN SQUARE TMRATgEn ,2 ana s.5 Pnaiore
Mn, os GANIgN-2 and 8 "Child Steaer'
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UNION SQUARE THEATRE-l:4o ana o. A"o AO'0 -
HisLife." AVIAN
METROPOLITAN CONCERT HALL-Concert.
TANMANY HALL-EXhibitiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

slightest chance of election without turning Its
back upon its own conduct for years. Democ-
racy undlsguised will be beaten Democracy
disguised will fare no better than Jefferson
Davis In Woman's dress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19
Dnylness Mollres.
ALDERNEY BRAND "

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ulary of FbOrs Compound Of Coo Lrer Uta dma i on
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sinDo article their manufac iuTc Dut any peISs
who Is suffering Coughs, Colds or consumption
be where they purchase this article II 10
putting The suits Of lis use are Its Des, ~
and the propret1r has ample evidence file OF It's exrao
nary success pulmonary complaints inc fnoSpnd,t1 ~
maTvelOu5 healing power as Coihot
, H. nnre cod Liver oil WiIbOT 1t is prescribed
6y the medical faculty. Sold by A. b. WLDoR chemist BoS'
all druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-19

In gossipy letter from Paris, printed on an
other page, we get glimpse of the personality
of Henri Rocbefort which goes beyond his
Iuels and his fierce political partisanship. 1t is
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-11-06
PROUD MONTGOMERY.

Amid all the disasters which en-
compass us, it is indeed cheering to
look on the record of Montgomery
county in this election. Never have
the issues been as squarely taken
between reputation and honest
dealing, and never has the battle
been fought with such desperate
resolution on both sides, and never
has the victory been so signal. Out
of a voting population of five thous-
and the average majOrities of the
regular democratic candidates have
been over seventeen hundred, and
in every case but one where there
have been three candidates, the re-
pudiating candidates have been last
upon the list, below both the demo-
cratic and republican candidates.
In the. one exceptional case, that of
county representative, the republi-
can andrepudiation candidates have
been very nearly equal, as follows !:
Rhodes, democratic, 1904; Mum
ford, l,O97 F.; Page (cord), republican,
1,O19.
We understand that since the
election Mr.. Munford has repre-
scented that the people, meaning his
supporters, have been beaten by
money. Would it not be better at
once to acquiescc quietly in defeat
than to make such an extravagant
assertion as this. When parties are
very nearly balanced bribery will
sometimes come in and bring down
the scale on one side or another,
but majority of l ,707 out of vote
amounting to 1920 is not to be so
accounted for without foully libel
ling the people, of whom Mr.. M. has
dubbed himself the special cham
pion. His assertion would require
that l ,707 of Mr.. Rhodes supporters
were bribed to vote as they did, and
they are certainly some of tie peO-
pie. Is he prepared to sustain such
a charge against the constituency of
Montgomery county Who, in
Gods name, are the people? Is the
the title to be limited to the 1907
who voted for Mr.. MunfOrd, ex-
Guiding the 2,O84 who voted for
1 r.
Page? A very nice little oligarchy
would the ,C97 make on such hy-
pothesis.
But much is to be excused in the
irritation of defeat.
The upshot of it all is that the
people are honest and mean to own
up to their debts and do their best
to settle them.