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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21
Mississippi River Rats.

4 correspondent Of an eastern newspa-
per, who interviewed a Mississippi river
raftsman, thus describes the process of
making RATS:
The logs are Joined together in section
and these sections are then united, shed
is built upon the structure for the accom-
mediation of the men on their voyage, rud-
ders are attached, sometimes a dozen at
the PROV and as many at the stern, and
then the craft, without register or mani
fest Of cargo, leaves its mOorings Thus
these horizontal acres of pine are turned
adrift TO seek the mills down the Missis-
sippi But all the RATS are not Of logs,
for at least one third of those that are cut
are sawed into lumber at Minneapolis, or
at other points where mills are located
above where the tributary streams reach
the Mississippi and are then made into
RATS the same as the logs, and committed
to the care of the Mississippi. These lum-
Der RATS are from 10 Ito l6 inches deep
and often contain | ,291, 900 feet. The jOl
Is raftsman, being once ahOat, has no care
except 10 avoid the shore or the islands
and this requires constant labor at the
rudders, for although the curving currents
may carry a single log along without
touching the shore, not so with the many
moving together. These rudders, at the
front end and rear. have handles about the
size of large telegraph pole, and the
crew stand at their respective rudder-
shafts, and all dipping at the same instant
impel their craft either to the one side or
To the other 4 raft viii float forty miles
a day anywhere upon the river below Lake
Pepin The old way Of trusting to the
current for momentum, and TO rudders for
guidance, is being improved upon by using
raft boats These are small steamers
which work at the rear end Of the raft,
pushing it forward or holding it back, &C
cording as there is clear sailing or danger
of running upon the shore or piers of a
bridge. The building Of bridges at various
Z points on the river has rendered these
boats almost indispensable With them a
raft can make one hundred miles a day,
and requires but few hands and no rud-
ders. The sawmills are located at almnst
every town from Minneapolis TO st, Louis,
those at Clinton being the largest. Very
few RATS 90 below St Louis, simply be.
cause the waters Of the Missouri, empty.
ing in at Alton, are SO impregnatcd with
sand that they soon sink them instead Of
floating them.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21
Tho Waathar.--To.nny.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
Dictated by thermometer:
GAN @s above zero. IAN. TO- above zero
"a. n. 74e " 3 pm TO-
Rain
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

EPSTEIN, the Harper House jeweler,
has Just received large assortment Of FL
gin, Howard, American and Swiss gold
watches; also fine variety of fine gold
chains which he will sell at fair prices.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

A House, enclosed but not finished, and
the lot on which it stands, pleasantly loca-
ted within 10 minutes walk of the Post
office, will be sold on easy terms and at a
bargain. Apply to A. F. CUTTER,
Real Estate Agt
Rock Island, May 16, 1873. div
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just opened at our store on Illinois
street, Party Col Kids, Point Lace Collars,
Neck Ruffies, Fans, New Scarfs, Parasols,
Thread and Val Laces, Lace Wells, Dress
Goods, Black and Fancy Silks, Hoop
Skirts, Bustles, and in fact the finest as
sortment of goods to be found in Rock
Island or Davenport
WADswoRTH Il PARSONS.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

FIREMEN's NOTICE. will be a
special meeting of Rescue Hose Co. No 9
this evening All members are requested
to attend, as business of Importance is 10
be transacted
PATRICK KENNEDY, Foreman.
PETER FREY, Secretary
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MAGUIRE'S BElIEPLAlT

This extraordinary medicine, the fame of which
Is spread broadcast throughout the country lie I'M
doubtedly superior to any remedy ever offered to
the public for the complaints for which ii il intend
ed. We have in our possession testimonials fur
nished voluntarily by Col. Long, late Typograph-
zeal Engineer Bureau at Washington, Gen. Ftz
Henry Warren, Gen. PleasantOn, and others OF the
army, Father p J. DeSmet, the celebrated Indian
Missionary, also officers OF the navy surgeons
hospital stewards, commanders of nearly every
steamer plying the Mississippi and tributary
rivers, western sanitary and Christian commissions
army chaplins and Others too numerous to men
ton. Likewise highest encomums of the press
praisng Its valuable medicinal qualities In the
highest terms. No other medicine has such rec
concentrations. j. q c. MAGUIRE, Sole Proprie-
tors, southwest corner of Olive and Second streets
st. Louis Mo-, and sold by druggists and medicine
dealers everywhere.
Agents, Fuller Fuller, VanSchaack Stephen
a. Reid, Chicago; Rice e. Rising Milwaukee /:
McKesson q Robbins 81 & 9s Fulton street, New
York. 4-2dtf
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Samuel Hines was brought before Esq.
Mapes, in Moline, charged by Robert Kay
with breaking his cows leg. VIM. Jack
son, Esq of this city, appeared for Hines
and the suit was dismissed.
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BARLow's INDIGO BLUE.-This is de-
signed especially for bluing clothes. 1t
dissolves perfectly clear, and will not settle
on the clothes. Is warranted to color more
water than double the same quantity of
indigo Be sure you get the genuine, pre-
pared by D. s. Wiltberger, 233 North I'd
street, Philadelphia For sale in Rock Is
land by all dealers. 3-7deod6-m.
For sale in Rock Island by Henry Darts
Sons.
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Your Days Are Numbered.

II you are afflicted with Inflammation of the Kid.
neys, Diabetes, Gravel, Catarrh of the Bladder
Brickdgst Deposit, Dyspepsia, PslpItation Of the
Heart, Female Complaints, unless you get immedi-
ate relief the grave will soon claim another victim
FORTY DROPS CONSTITUTION WATER,
three times day in four times the quantity OF wa
ter will cure you. 1t is not a spring water, but
preparation by an eminent physician
For sale BY all Druggists
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The remains of Mrs. Susan Hanna will
be buried from the residence Of Henry
Case, at 10 o'clock tomorrow forenoon.
Friends of the family are invited.
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Bachelors Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dive 10 the best In the world
TIE only True and Perfect Dye Harmless ReIia-
BILE and instantaneous; disappointment no ri.
diculOas tnts or unpleasant Odor. Remedies the III
effects OF dyes and washes Produces Immediately
superb Black or Natural Brown and leaves the
hnir Clean, Soft and Beautiful. The genuine signed
W. A. Bachelor. Sold by all Druggists
10 72dwly CHAS. BATCHELOR, Prop N
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Ladies who are suffering from certain complaints
known only to females, should at once get Dr. Vel
pau's Female Pills. They produce a most cnarm-
ing effect. Sold by all Druggists
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Funeral Of Mrs. Hanna,

REMOVAL. Balch, Frazer 4 Co have
removed their Office to the old e., n |. q
=. passenger depot. 2idu
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MARRIED.

ER-GLoSKHoFF.-May Goth, 1873,
by K C. Chopper, Esq, ct the farm Of A. Glockboff,
Mr. Christian II. Schroeder, Of this city, and Miss
Julia Glockhof.
CLARKsoN-BRoWN.-M 21st, 1873, by E.
q. Chopper, Esqr., Mr.. John Clarkson, and MIse
Larson Agowl. Of the town Of Moline,
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CITY.
OFFICIAL PAPER.

PIANO FOR SALE.-Any one wanting
cheap piano can hear Of one by calling at
this office. 30-dtf.
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AMONG the number of arrivals at

AMONG the number of arrivals at the
Harper House we notice the names of A
W. Edwards, S, 5. Hume, Joliet e. II.
Vrooman W. +. Circuit, L. Rohrback, r.
J Eaton, Chicago; w II. Colcord, Fred
Beckel, St Louis, Mo; II. NJ. Hamilton
Ottawa j. Christman, S. G. Paddock
Princeton, Ills. W H. Boyd Monmouth
Ills; J. +. Stilson, Galesburg, Ills; W j
Orendorf -- Ills.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

A fine set of Parlor Furniture nearly
new. Inquire of
WADswORTH & PARSONS.
Rock Island, May 10, 1873. dl0d
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40 Pages, illustrated fine Plates sent postpaid TO
50 cents by Dr. Whittier. or st. Charles Street, St
louis, Mo-, the great Specialist. Read his card.
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Extra Special Notice.
BEWARE OF COUNTFRFEITS.

bIhlth' 8 Tonic syrup has been cOnnterfeited and
the counterfeiter brought TO grief
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have Dr. John Bull's
private stamp on each bottle. DR.. John Bull only
has the right to manufacture and cell the original
John j. Smiths Tonic Syrup, OF Louisville XIV
Examine well the label on each bottle. II my
private stamp lie not on each oottle, do not pur.
chsse, or you will be deceived See my column
advertisement, and my show card will prose-
cute any one infringing on my right The genuine
smiths Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by my
self The pubHc's servant,
DR.. JOHN BULL.
Louisville, Nov b, 1853 jan2l-d&wly.
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The Moline Rerie,r is laboring hard and
constantly in endeavoring TO prove Con
gresham Hawley an honest man. If he
had not been a member of the FOrty-sec-
ond Congress we should have some expec-
tation of its succeeding, but in the face of
present circumstances it is hopeless job.
-Ddg. Dem,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

Why let your Pains and Aches your temper spoil
A cure Is SURF by using Renne's Magic OIL!
II use cures Headache and Toofhache, ,
Its use cures Neuralgia and CatarrhI
Its use cures Sciatica and Lamenessi
Its use cures Sore Throat and Canker,
Its use cures Sore Eyes and Erysipelas
Its use cures Stiff Joints and Cramps,
Its use cures Fits and Sea Sicknrssl
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

Neat and stylish spring clothing. hats,
caps, aud gents furnishing goods at Jonas
Bears. 5-7d3m
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

Policeman Roatch, about one O clock this
morning, found James O'Brien providing
around in the vicinity of the circus grounds,
and he not being able to give satisfactory
reason for his conduct was taken to Jail.
Fined s. and costs, He had little I'M
settled bill in the police court before this,
and he will now be given the opportunity
10 work it out on the streets.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-21

Rennes Pain Killing Magic OIL is put up in three
sizes, and called Trial Medium and Family size
Bottles VIM RENNE Il SONS Pittsfeld Mass
sole Proprietors and Manufacturer
Reader, call for Ii where you trade Sold in
Rock Island by John Beneston and E Bruenart
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IS Inc helslngeF SASH LOCK and support o
fASTEh YOUR WINDOWS !

Nor spring to break, cutting of sash: cheap d.
rabte, very easily applied: holds sash at any place
desired, and q self fastener when the sash l. Jis
Send stamp for circular. Circular and six copper
bronzed locks sent to any address in the L 5 post.
paid on receipt of SOC. Liberal inducements to the
trade. Agents wanted. Address REISINGER SASH
LOCK CO, No. ais Market street. Harrisburg Pa
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R h, ROCK IstAYpA J. LOUIS r. r

Trains connect NJ Rock Island with the chicago,
H. l. a Pacific; the Peoria q X. l., and the Western
Union Railways. Al Monmouth with the C., b. 4
q for Burlington, Gaesburg and Peoria. At Bush
nell with the C. h. a z for Quincy. At Boards
town with the Springfield & Illinois South Eastern
FOR Springfield and PAna. AT Chaplin with the To-
ledO, W 4 Western for Jacksonville, Naples and
Hannibal; aud al St. Louis with all Railroads and
Steamboat lines diverging from that point.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
q ROCK Island, Ill., Once in Mitchell a. Lynde
BLOCK dwtf
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A PROTEST.

People are beginning to see how much
love the Republican party has for the
farmers, laborers, manufacturers, working
men, business men and tax payers eener-
ally The exemption from taxation by a
Republican State Board of Equalization
of s3s,000,0O0 of railroad property from
taxation shows how the cat jumps. The
deed is done, past redemption, and the
people who don't own railroads must 20
down into their pockets and make I'D the
loss.
On Tuesday last, lat Springfield, the State
Board being in session, Mr.. Warner pre-
scented the following protest:
To the State Board of Equalization:
The undersigned members of said Board
respectfully enter their dissent to the
method adopted by said Board for the as.
sessment of railroad property for the fol.
lowing reasons. We believe:
l. That the Constitution and laws al
the State OF Illinois contemplate the as.
sessment of all railroad property
.. That the improvements beneath tbe
iron and ties constitute valuable tangible
part of railroad track, and should be Sc
assessed
3. That the failure of this Board to as.
sess such tangable improvements of rail
road track will involve the ultimate loss n
the assessment rolls of the State of ar
amount exceeding $3s, 0O0, 900 for the YEA,
1873. O'''
(Signed. L. B. WARNER
JOHN W. SAVAGE
{. z. blooms,
). II. DEWEY,
d. d. PARRY.
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A Silly Complaint,

Speaking Of the reception at a wedding
party last night, on Moline avenue, the
Union says
crowd of rude boys and young men jostled the
guests the gate and even pressed up TO the door
way and Windows, to the great annoyance Of the
host and hostess Of course no policeman was
al hand to dispel the crOwd-they never al hand
when wanted.
In the first place it is silly for the host
and hostess" or for the Union, to fall to
abusing the police If the host" had
wanted a police force to preserve order
around his premises he should have APP
piled to the Marshal for it and not permit
his organ to abuse the police for not going
where they might not be wanted, and make
themselves liable toabuse for unnecessary
othciousness. Nor is il in good taste, or at
all complimentary to the family, to conn
plain Of annoyances by rude boys and
young men.
We have made inquiry of quite a num-
Der of persons who attended that recep-
ton, and they all say that no such state of
things as represented by the Union occurr-
ed. They say there was quite a number of
urchins of the neighborhood there out of
mere curiosity, but that nothing unpleas-
ant Occurred-it was the natural curiosity
of the lads of the neighborhood to see
the people come and go; to see what they
could of a brilliant party How often is
this the case in great cities; at watering
places etc.,-when brilliant bali or party
comes off large numbers of people who can.
not be Of the party are always anxious tC
see the elegantly dressed ladies and gentle
men whocome and go. It's natural and
wholly excusable curiosity, and any one
who would deprive these persons of ever
this little bit Of happiness, is curmud
geon who don't deserve the wealth which
alone gives him place in society.
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The Davenport Gazette says the residence
ofGeo H. Parker, Esq, was the sceneof a
very pleasant gathering last evening. Some
twenty-five or thirty gentlemen called upon
Mr.. F., to pay their respects, to tender
greetings on the safe return of himself and
family from Europe. and to welcome them
home. This was done with a friendly
heartiness that was very happy in its eff
feet upon both welcomers and welcomed
A social season followed that was highly
enjoyed Mr.. Parker RECALLED his friends
with his observations and experiences in
Europe, seasoning his conversation with
considerable of the humor his acquaintan
ces like so well During the evening, the
DeBeriot Club added to the pleasure and
interest of the visit with serenade, Civ
ing Sweet Home and other airs delic-
iously. The callers met with charming en-
tertainment at the hands of Mrs. Parker
and the accomplished daughter of the
house. Twas an evening of enjoyment
which will dwell in the memory of all the
participants.
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That Firing.

On inquiry of the City Marshal we learn
that ON the night of the fire, the police in
vestigated the matter of firing pistols,
and yelling murder etc, and learned
from Chris Koerber that he fired the guns,
cried murder, fire etc, for the pur-
pose of raising an alarm and getting help
to stay aconfagration-and that that was all
there was of it. Chris has lately bought a
brick house, near where the fire was, and
fitted up nice saloon there-the ''MOni-
tor and it is quite natural to suppose
that he was afraid his property might be
lost. No doubt he meant well enough
but the course he pursued is not exactly
the best way on such occasions.
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Deadly ARRAY on a Steamboat.

A singular ARRAY, attended with terrible
results, occurred on the steamer Muscatine
last Tuesday night. The steamer was on 4
downward trip, aud while lying at Musca-
tine a man went aboard and took deck pas
sage. After the boat had left the levee,
the man went to a bunk inwhich passen-
ger was asleep, and woke him up, stating
that he wanted to get into the bed. To
this the occupant of the I'D objected.
The intruder tried to force himself into
the bunk. and savage fight ensued In
the course oc the struggle they got too
near the edge Of the boat, and fell over
board between the boat and the barge.
They were not seen afterward. A small
boat was lowered. and an unavailing search
was instituted. The Burlington Hark-Ey
says the name of the bunk occupant was
James Callahan The intruder's name
was not ascertained The affair happened
about four miles below Muscatine. A
long search was made for the bodies, but
was of no avail
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Idiotlc Fault-Flnding

The great turned-out, speaking Of the
police, perpetrates the following conun-
drum:
l. Ct not a little singular that none OF them ever
happen to be- Just where they ought u be when
there's tr0ubleg The Marshal goes home early in
the evening and 1.-THE boys" seem to take their ease
the balance Of the night.
Weren't they where they ought to be
when John SCHNEIDER was shot? Weren t
they where they ought to be when horse
thief was caught and Mrs Browns horses
recovered? The records of the police
court will show that they were where they
ought to be on several hundred occasions.
The city employs eight policemen-six
at night and two in the day time. One at
least is required to be on hand at the ar
rival and departure Of all passenger trains,
and steamboats, They are also required
to make certain tours of observation in the
business parts of the city where robberies,
fires, rows, etc, are most likely to occur
and that, most people will admit, is about
all that can be expected OF so few men.
If the people of this city desire to be tax
ed for maintaining a policeman On every
block in the city they have only to indicate
it. The Council don't think such an ex.
penditure of the people money justiiable
On the contrary, it is intended to reduce
the force two men as soon as navigation
closes-and that may be regarded as about
closed now the boats are few and far be
tween.
If anything happens without a police.
man being present, idiots cry out where
the poIce?' Just as though men who are OIL
duty, following their orders, could be every
where at the same instant. The fact il
that people who are going to commit crimt
rarely call in a policem an as witness
they generally manage, if they have ordin
airy sense, to commit the act when they ar,
least likely to be caught at it. This ma,
be reprehensible practice on the part o
criminals, but it is habit they have hac
for, 10, these many years-to the great an
noyance of the idiots who insanely screecl
out where's the police"
As to the Marshal, he performs as man
hours work as any policeman, or an
Marshal we ever had. Neither the MAJ
shal or the policemen are cumming aroun
saloons after free lunches, free drinks an
free cigars, as has sometimes been tn
case in years gone by, and therefore tn
Union supposes they are doing nothing
This is mistake of the Union--pardons
bic, of course, because the editor of tina
paper can't perceive why there should
Ia reform in that respect.
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New Life for the Lanrr;d

Perfect health is vouchsafed to few, Probah1v
ninety people out Of every hundred who call them.
selves healthy have their turns" Of languor ex.
haustion, depression Of spirits and bodily pain.
AT these times wineglass of Hostetter,s Stomach
Bitters Is as refreshing 1.-THE shadow of rock in
aweary land" 1t invigorates and rests the system
and cheers the mind. The effect of the Bitters in
cases OF nervous debility produced either by undue
physical exertion, over-study intense anxiety, OF
any other cause. is wonderfully receiving and in.
vgorating In fact this healthful vegetable restor
alive possesses medicinal properties which entitls
1t TO the rank Of an article of prime necessity ant
II should be kept on nd 10 every dwelling ant
promptly taken as q remedy for all the minor all
mene - well o. Tor more serious complaints,