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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05
How He "Set EN- Up."

Simply because the man who stands
behind the bar of a certain saloon on
Gratiot avenue is pleasant faced, smil-
ing old man, certain parties came to
the conclusion that there was no fight
in him. They therefore cooked up
plan to play upon his fears and make
him set 'em up for the crowed- Three
red-nosed men called upon the old man
in body yesterday, and business was
opened by one of them saying:
"When was here last night you
handed me glass of beer with fly in
1t. No gentleman would do that.
You meant it as an insult, and now |
demand satisfaction. You must meet
me on the field of bonorl"
"Ish dot possible! What field ish
dot" exclaimed the astonished bar
tender.
"You must go out with me and fight
a duel!"
"Good gracousl Ish dot druer'
eyes, it is. Eli go out and leave my
two friends here to arrange the details
with you. must either have blood or
an ample apologyw
When the belligerent had retired one
of them said
"See here, old man, am afraid you
have got yourself into bad box. That
man is sure shot, and he'll wing you"
GLOW Will he put some wings on
mew innocently inquired the beer
ljerker.
CHOW listen. You insulted him."
"Yaw."
"He demands the satisfaction of q
gentleman"
"Yaw."
"You must fight duel with him, oil
apologize and set up the beer"
''Vhat ish duelp'
"Why, you will go outside the city
and pace of ten PAGES and shoot at eacl
other. Now, then, will yon do that, oil
set up the beer and apologize?"
"VhelI, dells you," replied the ole
man, as he lifted big navy revolver
into sight; 'it set up der beer Loses
fifteen cents; if l go oudt und fight
some duels kills him stone detw
"And you'll fight?"
, "Yaw, Will it is sheaper."
"Don't you know" said the man
after blank silence, "that you'll hav,
to fight all three of us?''
"Yaw, l 'spose l Will. l shall now
/ fight nit you two, aud dake der oddc
one Tomorrow"
He thereupun changed his pistol fo
club, danced around the bar, and tn,
way he rushed 'em out was painful t,
J see. The belligerent was waiting oil
the corner, and as the pair came dust
ing out, he crlled:
"Did he set 'em up?'
: "Set 'em up!" shrieked one of til,
limpers, as he came to halt; 'i
knocking man over two beer kegs ant
table setting 'em up?-[Free Press.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05

New JERSEY PREMIUM WNE.-Phy.
sicians state that the Port Wine that
took the premium at the Centennial, pro-
duced and offered for sale by Mr..
Alfred Speer, of New Jersey, is wine
that can be safely used for medicinal
purposes, being pure and free from
medication, and is more reliable than
other Port Wine. 1t is especially re-
Commended for weakly females and
the aged. For sale at the old Case g.
Rider drugstore.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05

Horsemen should read the advertise
ment In another column of Kendall's
SPAWN Cure. A remedy which does
as this is claimed TO do (Which many
prominent horsemen have testified TOY
should be Investigated, for il Is of great
Importance to every horse owner. 1t
seems to be winning for itselfan unpre-
cedepted reputation by lbs merits.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05

Warehouse, IS well IS Farm Minis. are largely con-
sructed, both kinds requiring nine sizes 70 accom-
modate the demand, and giving capacity Of from 50
to 500 bushels per hour according to size Of mill
They arc shipped, boxed f1r ocean transportation,
and "set up" OF annexed down" for forwarding
lnlard. as requested and in all cases put free on
received
ills shipped "knoeked down" 20 for half the
freight ehtged as when forwarded "set up" Cleo
graphs and Circulars supplied on application Prices
viii be quoted k'sV and on liberal terms. Coues-
pondence solicited
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05
See n WOnani

In another column, picking grapes
for SPEER'S WINE. It is an admira-
bile article, used In hospitals and by the
first class families In Paris, London aud
New York, in preference to European
or California wines; excellent for ladies
and invalids. vi
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05
Iron HARRY HILL, THE CHAhp,oS

Iron HARRY HILL, THE CHAMPION
WRESTLER, No. ~ EAST Houston ST.,
N. VI know of no remedy that will
so quickly remove the discolorations OF
the skin resulting from injuries, sore
ness, and pains OF the joints. muscles
and bones, the result ofviolent and con-
tinued exercise, as Giles Linimept
Iodide Ammonia. have used Il myself
and have seen it used by others and re-
its useIto,all athletes.
Giles Pills cures Biliousness.
For sale at the old Case & Rider
Send for pamphlet, DIR.
Giles, l20 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial ske rs cents.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05
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Boston; FRED. r.. PERKINS. EDITOR.

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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1879-12-05
Sion thai TnOthaChc.

Kings Magic Toothache Cure, stop:
toothache in five minutes or money re-
funded Price % cents. 29-1y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
Under the Wheels.

When Conductor Mitchell went out on
Saturday in charge of the G., r. T. & P.
early freight, he was buoyant and con-
tented. When he reached Colona, and
after he had made up his train and was
ready to go, he signalled the engineer.
The train started, Mitchell attempted to
get on, but missed his footing, fell under
the wheels and was killed outright. His
head was completely severed from his
body, as we'll as one leg while the other
leg and arm are unframed. The unfor-
tunate mao was taken to his home in
Geneseo, and an inquest held eliciting
nothing, however, bearing on the case, be.
yond what is stated in'this item. He had
been for nearly IS years in tho employ of
the company and was regarded as one of
the best and most reliable men on the
line. He was past 80 iyears and leaves q
wife aud two or three children. He was
buried to-day with appropriate ceremonies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
Strike of Mill Hands.

To-day at o'clock the roustabouts Of
the Rock Island Lumber Co.. struck to
the number Of IS. and then went to the
upper mill and compelled the others to
join them. swelling the number to $50 or
IT'S men. A delegation also went to Mo-
line and requested the men there to quit,
but it is stated did not quite succeed.
The sawyers and all others are in the
strike except few yard men,
The difficulty is on account of the hours
of labor, the hands claiming that 10 hours
should be the extent of working time in
stead of IL hours. The roustabouts have
been getting $l.25 per day for IL hours
work, and are willing 10 go to work again
at the same rate, $l25 but will not work
only 10 hours. Thus far the lower mills,
and those of Moline and Davenport which
were expected to join the strikers have moi
done so. though the strikers say it will be
general.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
Obituary.

The death of Fritz Goettsche, of Moline.
after suffering for over two years, is SIN
cerely regretted, not only by the Germans
as class,of whom he was u representative
man, but by everybody who knew him
He was young man, but 35 years of age,
of fine personal character. honorable and
prompt in his dealings with his fellow men
and of very industrious habits He went
to Germany about year ago to obtain
treatment but was as unsuccessful in get
ting relief there as here. After bis death
an autopsy of his stomach was taken by
DR.. Bernhardi, which disclosed the exist
ence OF cancerous tumor, which caused
his death. On Sunday he was buried at
Riverside cemetery, the Turner's, Druids
and large coBcourse of citizens attending
lie leaves wife and one child to mourn
his dea tn. Thus has another useful citizen
passed away, leaving a void which cannot
be filled. THE ARGUS extends sincere
sympathy to the family and friends of de-
ceased in this, their dire affection.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
Another Junketing Party.

The telegraph announces that Secretary
Sherman has started on his junketing tour,
having arrived at Philadelphia, and visited
the forts and Earbor. The revenue cutter
Hamilton has been placed at his service,
on which, the dispatch states, he will
make his eastern tour on official business.
Part of this official business will be stump
ing Maine tor the republican ticket, the
fest speech being delivered at Portland ON
the 23d inst, The revenue cutter HamiI-
ton will take the official party" to that
place, and when the secretary has
concluded his speech, which is the
official business that takes him there. will
proceed on the junketing tour to some
other seaport town for the further tran
saction of official business" When the
whole machinery Of the government in
Guiding the navy is to be used for political
purposes, and the secretary of the treasury
under cover of pretended official BUSH
ness" compels the United States to pay
republican campaign expenses, people will
more fully understand why congress ex-
pressly stipulated that money appropriate
ed for legitimate expenses, should be used
for such purpose only. In the meantime
how about civil service order number one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
A Fight With Roughs.

From Mr.. NJ D, Merrill, of the G. B. &
Q. railroad, we learn that on Friday last
gang of tramps attempted to board freight
train No, at the Monmouth water tank,
near Monmouth, Ills, and were warned to
get off the train, but persisted and were
driven off They then attempted t. force
a passage and being refused. drew revol-
yers and fred at the engineer and fireman.
This incensed the employees and Conductor
Q Brien, with his crew, drove the rouRhs
away. The police Of Monmouth soon after
captured the gang and they were tried
before Monmouth magistrate and bound
over in the sum of $500 each for riot and
assault to commit murder. The triaI
lasted ten hours and during its progress
great excitement prevailed. It is about
time that the question was definitely
settled whether gang OF ioafers can board
IA train and ride any distance free. The
way it has been, If the railroad company
attempted to assert the right of protec
ton guaranteed by law, these roughs would
resort to violence. The prompt measure!
taken by the crew of freight train No,
will be the rule hereafter on the c., B.
Q. and all gangs of these loafer rough'
who seek to steal rides will be summary
dealt with. 1t ban outrage that should
be checked at once, and the severe pun
ishment of all such offenders will be hailed
as step in the right direction by all Law
abiding citizens
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
TIE Greatest Remedy Known

DIR. sKINo's New DISCOVERY, for
Consumption is certainly the greatest
remedy ever placed within the reach Of
suffering humanity. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers now loudly proclaim their
praise for this wonderful Discovery, to
which they owe their lives. Not only
does it positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Hoarseness and all affections of
the Throat, Chest aud Lungs yield at
once to its wonderful curative powers as if
by magic. We do not ask you to buy
until you know what you are getting. We
therefore earn estly request that you call on
your druggiste U. Speidel's and get a
trial bottle free Of charge, which will con-
vince the most skeptical of its wonderful
merits, and show you what regular one
dollar size bottle will do. For sale by G..
Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
The County Board.

The board of supervisors met in regular
session to-day, all the members of the
board being present. There was very
little business transacted, the session being
occupied by routine work, organization of
for work, etc, There is a
on the part of the board to
crowd business through however, and it is
probable that the session will close on Fri
day. The report of the equalization COM
mittee was exactly as forshadawed in
Saturdays ARGUS and the assessment
ratified By the board.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

E.P Fea3tler, of HlIlsdaIe, favored The
ARGUS with call to-day.
County Clerk Cook was at his post to-
day, for the first time in two weeks. lie
has had severe time OF it, and still has
an occasional shake.
j. S. Thompson, aud an old time friend
of Geo. NJ. Luken, was in the city for a
few days last week 1t was treat to
notice the genuine cordial greeting be
tween these two friends and typos.
r. W, Latin, better known among
newspaper men as Ridge" has returned
from his Dakota trip. well pleased with
the visit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

-"Gem'len said the president of the
Lime-kiln club, as he slowly rose up after
the reading and took a long squint at the
Sacred Bear-trap, when de time arroves
dat dis club favors de walking match biz
ness want to be in dat land whar' all de
populashun use wings stead of legs to git
from place to place De difference tween
a loafer on de co'ner an one in rink am
so mighty small dat an ole man like me am
oil mixed up an we will now drap de
subieck. "-Detr0u Free Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
The olo4F Peterson Case.

The second inquest on the body of Oloff
Peterson was concluded on Saturday
night about II o'clock. returned the fol-
lowing verdict:
STATE OF ILLINOIS, lee
COUNTY OF Rock ISLAND %
In the matter of the inquisition on the
body of Oloff Peterson, deceased ,lheid 10
this city. on the It'll, 18th, 9th, 18th and 18th
days of July, 1879. We the undersigned
jurors, sworn to inquire OF the death of the
said Oloff Peterson, on oath do find, that he
came to his death by hemorrage ofthe left
kidney, caused indirectly by kicks and
abuse, received from Charles B. Head, 10
February last. G. T. Grantz. foreman; s.
g. Walker, II. j. Hull. FL. n. Taylor. NJ
Runstetler, and G. T. Workman.
This case has excited more than pass
ing attention in Moline, and few points
may not be amiss. Last February, Peter
son, went to G. B. Head and asked him
for IS cents the amount due him for saw
ing wood. Head ..refused to pay him, or
had some misunderstanding about the
matter. Subsequently Peterson asked
for the money and was refused, and again,
in Hollis store, asked Head Cor the Is
cents, stating that he needed the money
for the necessities of life. Head lost his
| temper and struck Peterson IN the side
and beat him, some say he kicked him
but only one so testified before the coro
ner's jury. Peterson was very i'll for some
time from the effects of the punishment re
ceived from Head, and the latter was ar
rested and bound over in $500 to avail
the result of Peterson's injuries. About
ten days ago Peterson was taken to tht
county poor house and had hardly become al
inmate when he died A postmortem wa
held. and it was discovered that he hat
died from hemorrhage of the left kidney
A eoroner's inquest was held, and yer die
returned practically generating Hea
from responsibility. This was not favor
ably received by the people and Corone
Morris called second inquest, which hold
Head as indirectly responsible for Peter
sons death.
And here the matter rests until III
grand jury investigates the matter. III
affair has caused great excitement in Nc
c line, and public opinion thus far is strongl
against Head Some censure has bee
visited on Coroner Morris for alleged inter
ference with the jury at the first inQnes
but careful Investigation by the write
t fails to find any just cause or positive proc
of dereliction of duty on the part of Cap
Morris. He may have been over zealou
but from personal knowIedge with b
| manner of sitting matters the writer is III
willing to condemn a good public Office
5 There is DO possible excuse. however, fC
Heads unjastiiable attack on Peterson
I The poor man was in destitute eircuu
] stances, earning his living BY doing chores
and when he asked for IS cents. the pi
lance his due, he merely demanded wins
, was his by right 1t is question wit
s many, however, whether the fracas wit
: Head caused Peterson's death 1t is ais
j asserted that he has had the compair
= which ended his life for years. Perhar
D when Head has an opportunity to defen
himself the case will present differe,
phase but at present, the evidence
strongly against him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
The River,

The Josephine passed down on Sunday,
also the Saltwater, with raft.
The Rob Roy went down to-day, also
the Clinton.
The Llbbie Conger, Abner Gill, passed
up to day.
The Alex. Mitchell is due up to-day and
the Diamond 80 up on Thursday.
The Josie will be down on Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage
Hire and stop at Grand Union Hote,
nearly opposite Grand Central depot. $50
elegant rooms reduced to 81 and upwards
per day, European Plan. Elevator,
Restaurant supplies with the best. Horse
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to all
depots. Families can live better for less
money at Grand Union that at any other
FIRST. class hotel in the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
pooley,s Yeast Powder.

We believe to be healthful and nutri-
tious baking powder. combining both ex
cellence and cheapness. 1t is the best
article for raising biscuits, rolls, gems
buckwheat cakes, etc, that orr folks have
ever used; and we advise all our lady
friends to give it trial. 1t has received
the public endorsement of the most emf
nent physicians, chemists and psychologists
D the world
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

DIAMOND The best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY's
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
relief, aad a few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMOND
(trade mark as there are worthless imita-
tons offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DIR. A. T. EvoRY & Co.,
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5000, New Work City. Sold by all Drug.
gists. SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style OF
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give oul
work trial, dWt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages, Gle Ii
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, 25 cts Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-seeurely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
SIT St. Charles Street. st. Louis. No.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

Thousands of persons are constantly
troubled with combination of diseases.
Diseased Kidneys and costive bowels are
their tormentors. They should know that
Kidney Wort acts on these organs at the
same time, causing them to throw off the
poisons that have clogged them, and so
renewing the whole man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

Mr. r. N. Stafford, the popular tuner
from the music house of w. W. Kimball
Chicago ILL.,, is in the city and will be in
the employ of Isaac Epstein for one week,
anyone wishing their piano put in first
class condition will leave orders atEpstein's
store Idtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
MEDICAL

Byits great and thorough blood.pnrifytng proper
ties mr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures
ali iEumors, nom the worst serosala to common Common
Blotoh, Pimplc, or Eruption. Mercurial disease,
Mineral posons, and their effects, are eradicated,
and vigorous health and sound constitution estab-
iIsbed Erynspclna, SnIt-Pheum, Fever Sores, scnly
or Rough Skin, in short all diseases caused by pad
blood are conquered by this powerful PURIFYING anu
invigorating medicine. - =, -,
Especially has It manifested its potency in curing
letter, Roae Rash, BOs, Carbunelcs, Sore Eyes,
scrofuloua Sores and swelllnrA, White swellinGS'
CoitrO or Thick Neck, and Enlarged Glands.
IN YOU feel dun, drowsy, debLlitated, have salow
color OF skin, or yelowish-brown spots on face or
body frequent headache or dizziness, bad taste in
mouth, internal heat or ChilS alternated with hot
nushes low spirits, and gloomy forebodngS irregular
appetite, and tongue coated, you suffering from
Torpid Liver. or q Biliousness." In many cases OF
Liver Complaint" only part OF these symptoms are
experienced. As n remedy for all such cases, Or.
Plcrce's Golden Medical Discovery has no equal as
It effects perfect and radical cures.
In the cure OF BrOnchitiss Severe Coughs, and the
early stages OF Consumption II has astonished the
medical faculty, and eminent physicians pronounce
II the greatest medical discovery OF the age. While
the seveTest Coughs strengthens the system
and purihca the blood. Sold by druggists.
II. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Prop'r, Worlds Dispensary
and Inyalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N I.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
7. O. o. z.

Regular meeting of Rock Island Lodge,
No. Is, !. 0. o, f., tomorrow at P. NJ.
All mem bers are requested to be present
as the official instructor of the district
will exemplify the secret work Of the
order. By direction Of the n. G,
JAMES JOHNSTON, r. S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

Speaking of the condition of the New
York saving banks, the Express Of that
city says:
sit is satisfactory to know that there is
a marked improvement On last year s
transactions in the savings bank business,
the present year having been character
ICED by more steadiness in transactions,
quiet among depositors, aud confidence in
future prosperity. than have existed in
several years past There has been a
general reduction in expenses in a MAORI
ty Of the banks, and the action Of the
Manhattan Bank trustees in declaring a
dividend has had a most reassuripg effect.
Altogether. bank officials have cause for
cOngratulatiOn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14

The BEST sALvE in the world for Outs,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet.
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded
Price % Cents per box. For sale by G.
SPEIDE1., Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-14
Experienced Dairymen

know that it is necessary to keep au even
standard of color in butter the year round.
Therefore when the color falls away in
July and August they use Wells, Richard
son & Co.'S Perfected Butter Color. 1t is
vegetable compound pure and harmless,
and adds much to the value of Butter.