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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
The Meteor that Salt Lake saw.

From the salt Lake Cutah) Herald September q
In the neighborhood of 710 O'Clock
last evening II bright meteor shot oyer
part Of the heavens. IL was first oil.
served little south and west Of the
center ofthe sky, and Its course was II
direct line running down the armament
in northwesterly direction. Its do
scent took AZ near rs can be estimated
about four seconds, and its tail reached
the whole distance from where it was
first seen to the horizon. This was NJ
first as straight rs the course of the
meteor had been, and was apparently
from four TO six inches in breadth. The
star itself seemed rather larger than
ordinary, and was somewhat brighter.
From the city ii appeared 10 sink be-
hind the horizon, but Mr.. Ieb Jacobs,
who was conducting the bathing train
over the Utah Central, states that the
star could be seen Just above Church
Island for fully ten minutes after ii fell,
and that il did not sink, but gradually
became indistinguishable, fading into
the air as did the tail. The tail was
clear and luminous, resembling the APP
DtaThBEc VI Tit IlODIl W1GH Nv us DT1RUl-
est, and was visible between twenty and
thirty minutes, the statements Of par.
ties who behed il from the start con-
ilicting as 10 the time both Of appear
ance and disappearance. Statements
are equally conflicting az TO the form
asAumed by il; but Immediately after
being as undertaking rs the course OF
the meteor, il began 10 assume zigzag
shape growing wider and more I'M
shapely the longer il remained, and
floating towards the south, II is as
serted by some that this luminous tail
was simply light, airy cloud, which
borrowed ia siyery brightness from the
reflections Of the sun, that had ret a
short time previous, and that instead
Of fading away in the atmosphere, as
asserted, the fact is that the reflections
or the sun gradually departed, seem
ingly leaving nothing but The atmos-
phere, the cloud being 30 ethereal that
il could not be seen with the bare eye
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
Educating Her Husband.

The most unexpected (and we might
state romantic) marriage that has ever
occurred III Taylor county took place at
the residence of Mrs. Bartlett ON last
Friday night, BY the Rev. J. q. Murry,
Mr.. John Childrews, % years Of age,
was married to Mrs. bartlett, SO years
of age, wife of the late James Bartlett,
whose death occurred about three
months ago. Mr.. Childrews is poor
but worthy young man, who has for
several years past been an employe Of
Mr.. Bartlett. Mrs. Bartlett, being n
lady of considerable wealth, has agreed
to thoroughly educate her husband, and
he is now IN attendance at the Butler
Female College and Male Institute. -
Butter (Gd.) Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
Hog and Black.Snakc.
New York sun

A Terrible fight between hog and
black.snake, about seven feet long, has
Just been seen near Stone Ridge, n. Y.
A drove Of hogs were pasturing i'll lot
owned by Cornelius Hardenhurgh.
Most of the lot is swampy land. The
hog had been wallowing in the mire,
where the snake found him. Instant
aneously the snake wound itself three
or four times around the hogs neck
and tried to throw the hog, but failed.
Gaining firm ground after some trouble
the hog started ON run toward the
drove. The snake then heightened
himself out, and rearing his head di-
rectly in front of the hogs eye, drew
back as though to strike. As he did SO
the hog opened wide his mouth, and
instead of striking where it intended,
the snake popped its head between the
hogs jaws, which Immediately closed.
The result was that the head and n part
Of the snake were bitten off. The re.
mainder If the snake, which encircled
the hogs throat, loosened its hold and
dropped to the ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
A Millionaire's VIII.

The lato Mr. John Shillito, the mil.
lionaire of Cincinnati, leaves will in
which he makes mis- four sons and his
sonin.law executors, and requires of
them no bonds. He directs that they
shall pay his personal debts, and cary
on the business under the present CO..
partnership until 1890. He gives To his
wife the homestead ON Mt. Auburn,
with all the personal property appurte.
nant during her lifetime, free Of all
taxes, assessments and repairs, and
besides provides for an annuity
70 BIO paid her Of $4,000 a year, III
equal monthly installmetns during
her lifetime. This il 10 be in lieu OF
her legal allowance for the first years
support and Of dover. Subject To the
provision for his wife, BIC gives TO his
daughter 400 feet front by 400, adjoin-
ing the homestead, and 100000. which
is 70 remain AZ charge upon bis real
estate in the city, she is 10 receive in
terest at q per cent, IN quarterly in
stallments. lie gives an annuity Of
81 900 year TO bis sister, Eliza Doug.
lass. His public requests were. 5000
each 10 the Childfcns Home, the
Widows Home, and the Old Mems
Home. One or two more bequests
were made to relatives, and the residue
he divided equally between his five
making allowance for al.
yances made 70 one Of his sons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

RUSSIAN papers report that during
last month no less than nine persons
were bitten by a rabid wolf in the ham.
let Of BogoJubow, in the vladimir dis
trict. They were taken to the hospita !.
where five of them died, in dreadful
agony, soon after their admission. The
doctors resolved 10 try in the other
cases an experiment which German
physician had employed with success
against hydrophobla. The experiment
consisted in administering to the patient
a dose Of the Indian poison eurdre. The
Russian Prdrda says that this was adj
minlstered at Vladimir to the remain.
ing four persons who had been bitten
by the wolf They all died, but with
out the preliminary torture OF by
drophobia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

a CURIOUS happylfamily is now amus-
ing the Russians at the geological gar
den Of ST. Petersburg. There are in
large cage two young lions, two young
bears and two large dogs. The mem.
bers OIL this family live in perfect peace,
playing heartily together. II is pro.
posed to add " the family pair of
young hyenas and couple OF young
wolves. The managers hold that the
peace OF the happy family will remain
undisturbed, even after Il is thus en-
larged,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

OK the 10th, at indianapolis, seven.
eighths Of NIL the stockholders Of the
indianapolis, Bloomington aud Western
railroad elected Austin d Corbin, of
New York, president, Giles + Trointor,
yice-president and treasurer, and Alfred
Sully, secretary. There will be no
changes made 10 the management OF
the road for the present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

A NEW YORK car building firm has
just completed fifty-two horse carr for
South London, England. The same
company are also building a number
Of one-horse cars OF the bob tail" pat
tern. In London they are known TO be
coupcs. American cars are preferred
in England for their superior strength
aud lightness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

IN the United States fully two-thirds
OF the people are directly dependent
on the soil for support, and Of the 1000
600 who are engaged in productive in
dustries over 100000 are farmers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

The drouth continues 10 the Territory
Of New Mexico. Many cattle and sheep
are dying for want of water, and serious
apprehensions are felt even for enough
water for the people. Many wells have
given utlhat have never before failed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

in that peculiar condition of the light,
This u matter for our astronomers To
decide, as each theory has its strong
supporters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

SUMTER county, Fla, shipped 5000.
go oranges the past season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Chapin's e chupaiba.

The new and rema kably successful
remedy in genital uri airy, kidney and
bladder affections, is rapidly superced-
ing all other preparations Its remark
able power and soothing nature, pro-
ducing quick relief and sure cure. It's
economy and simplicity requiring no
medical fees) and its unvarying Ger
tainty, it is attracting attention every
where, and is.now employed largely by
the profession. In cases of impure or
diseased discharges, "Chapin's Injection
Fleur" is to be used with Bucbu-
paiba," and to remove any faint of
mercury or syphilis that may exist in
the system from past Illness use
"Ohapin's Constitution Bitter Strup."
Sold by Druggists at 81. each by ex-
press on receipt of price. Advice free.
See circular with bottles. Address E..
5. Wells, SO Barclay street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The Nationals will hold their ward
caucuses on Monday evening, and their
nominating convention On Wednesday even
Ing of next week.
1t may interest the Rodman Rifles to
know that the Illinois State Board OF Ag-
riculture has decided to offer prizes for the
best drilled companies of militia exhibiting
at the next State Fair.
The organ of the lantern, secret
league, bound party says that Mayor
Reynolds did not save the city $4,000 in
salaries last year. The Organ is not to
be blamed for lying. it don't know any
better. The books in the clerks Office
prove that over $1,000 was saved on sal
aries alone.
Among the signs of spring, or evidence
of green things, is the effort of the Organ
to make the republicans nominate a straight
ticket. 1t is really refreshing to see the old
man advising republicans and insisting that
the republican convention has been insulted
BY those who signed the cali asking Mayor
Reynolds to be a candidate. His great So
lcitude for the honor of the republican
convention is in keeping with his reputa-
ton for personal honesty and his high sense
of political rectitude
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Our States Attorney.

The Unton has such deep interest in
our City Attorney that it has forgotten to
mention any of the doiDgs Of our States
Attorney. Now, if he has not had some
little cases somewhere in the county, per
haps the Union can find subject for COM
ment in the following from the Chicago
Tribune:
The clerk of the criminal court was yes
terday in receipt of letter from T. E.
Parmenter, States Attorney in Rock
Island county, asking for copy of the
form of the indictment upon which Seaman
and Sherwin have been tried and convict
ed in the stink cases. 1t is not known
whether Rock Island is troubled with
Bridgeport odors, or whether the city has
stink factory-of its own, but it is known
that Mr.. Parmenter has been faithful
applicant for copies Of most of the indict-
ments outside Of the usual order upon
which convictions have been gotten 10 the
criminal court, and it is further known
that he has neglected to forward the cost
of making copies of the same.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Why, Vertlyl

Why be an animated fellowship when
Aliens Anti Fat is a safe and sure rene
dy for obesity, or corpulence, and will re-
duce the most ill-proportioned form to g
graceful outline within few weeks. It
contains no ingredients that can possibly
prove deleterious to the system. A we'll
known chemist, after examining It's consti-
tuents and the method of its preparation,
gives it his unqualified endorsement as a
remedy that cannot but act favorable
upon the system and is well calculated to
attain the object for which it is intended. /"
BALTIMORE, Nd. July 18th, 1873.
PRoP'R RS ALLEN ANTI FAT. Buffalo N. Y:
Dear Sirs-I have taken two bottles of
Aliens AutiFat and it has reduced me
eight pounds.
Very respectfully. Mrs. I, r. Coles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Not single paper in this state speaks
with respect of the republican majority
of the general assembly. Our legislature
is controlled by the most corrupt, ignorant.
lazy and dissipated mob that ever assem-
bled here. AS body it is without ca
paeity to devise, much less to complete,
wholesome laws, while individually. the
majority is more worthless and dissipated
than the worst specimens that have ever
appeared here. The variousElobbies are
encour aged in their nefarisus work by the
corrupt motives of the majority and by
their incapacity. Most Of these creatures
were mere local political tricksters at home
but being aggregated here disgrace the
state, and are preparing to deplete the
peoples pockets SDepart ye vermin!.l--
State ReQiSter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
The Masque Grade.

Tomorrow evening the grand masquer
AIDE ball by the Turner Society occurs at
Turner Hall, this city. The sale of tickets
has been large, and 1t is expected that the
costumes will exceed in number and style
any previous ball Of this kind. The low
price Of tickets, only SO cents, the excellent
music engaged, John Bleuer's orchestrs,
and the assurance of first class supper
by Eerkert. has Induced many to attend
who otherwise would remain away. Look
out for grand time tomorrow evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
The Observation-Disclosures KveEt of the
Season


On Tuesday evening February Is, the
United Estates Engineers, will give a
musical and dramatic entertainment at
Turner Hall, this city, which promises to
be the social event Of the season. The
affair will be strictly private, none being
admitted except those holding invitations.
The programme has been selected with
care, and from the general reputation of
those in the cast, the entertainment will be
the finest ever given in the city. Col.
Farquhar, Maj. Hoffman, Capt, Greene,
M. Meigs and others who have the affair in
charge are capable, competent and well
known, and everything that contributes to
its success, will be done. Among the
numbers in the musical part of the pro-
pramme, will be an overture on the piano.
midsummer Nights Dream" by Miss
Peasants, Miss Buford, Mrs. Meigs and
MRS, Williams, four accomplished amatuers
who have attained an enviable degree of
rGusical culture. Then follows "Cava-
tina" from The Huguenots," Scene in
Quartetto, from ''Rigeletto;" Madison
Morton's celebrated farce Poor Pillicody.
The entertainment will conclude with the
grand orchestral burlesque symphony
"A Merry Sleighing Party" After the
entertainment there will be dancing until
II o'clock. 1t will be very select affair
and being entirely private will partake of
the nature of large private party. No
admission fee will be charged, holders of
invitations only being admitted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Capt. D. w. Bohanon. prominent citi-
zen of Richmond, Va. became afflicted
with hemorrhage of the lungs. He was
advised to try PONDS EXTRACT He
found it to be the physician he needed, as
in every instance itTat once stopped the
hemorrhage. It was the custom of this
gentleman to carry with him a small phial
containing the Extract, to use at once
when the first symptoms OF his disorder
appeared. Capt Bohanon is one of the
strongest champions of POND's EXTRACT.
Two prominent citizens Of Providence,
R. l., have followed the above plan for the
same disease. who now declare themselves
cured through the fundamentally of
PoND's EXTRACT. Beware of limitations.
Ask for PONDS ExTRACT-tako no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Death OF Mrs. Cook. of Davenport.

On Wednesday night the death OF Mrs.
Claressa Cook, widow of the late Hon. Ebene
yer Cook, former Vice President of the Chr
cage, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad took
place. Mrs. Cook was e. years of age;
had been married forty six years, and had
lived in Davenport for iorty-two years.
She gave largely to public objects, building
the Amity Church aud eight parish
schools, and purchasing the lots on which
they stand at a total cost of about SAC, 900;
also, constructing the public library build
at cost Of $4,000. She also donated
$500 yearly to the support of Trinity
Church. The funeral will take place Sat
urday afternoon. The deceased left let
ter requesting that the remains of her
husband be taken up and inferred with hers
in one double grave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING New
YoRK,-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
70 stop a. when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel, nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the striDgeDcy of the
times. You save the expense Of carriage
hire, aud by leaving your baggage cheek
on the counter of the Hotel, your baggage
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes alter the arrival Of the cars, free
Of expense. We advise you to give the
Grand Union a trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
FACTS THAT WE KNOW.

If you are suffering witha severe cough
cold, asthma, bronchitis, consumption, loss
of voice, tickling 10 the throat, or any af-
lection of the throat or lungs, aCe knoaC
that DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY will
give you immediate relief. We know OF
hundreds of cases it has completely cured
and that where all other medicines
had failed. No other remedy can show
one halt as many permanent cures Now
to give you satisfactory proof that DR..
KINGS NEW DISCOVERY aoiL cure you OF
Asthma. Bronchitis. Hay Fever. Con-
sumption, severe Cough and Colds, Hoarse-
ness, or any Throat or Lung disease, if
you will call at G. Speidel's Rock Island
Drug Store we will give you trial bottle
free Of cost, or regular size bottle for
$I.00,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

DIAMoND.-The best 10 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-
tions offered for sale. The genuine is
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & Co.
80 Hall street, Brooklyn. P. q. Box
5062, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists. SO cents Bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
e Word TO The wise,

We wish to caution purchasers of DooL-
EY's YEAST POWDER against buying it in
in bulk or loose, 1t is the practice of W.
scrupulous grocers and dealers to keep
cheap, inferior, and generally highly iniur-
ious baking powder in bulk, and sell it for
the genuine DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, OF
any other brand that is called for. Buy it
only in cans, as it is not sold in bulk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Hthontriptic is the name given medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not
quack nostrum but reliable remedy,
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country, Wherever known 'Lithon-
triptic" is in general demand being consider
ed the best remedy Gifts class in the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Mitchell & Parsons having bought the
Kelly & Retticker stock of boots aud shoes,
they propose to sell it out at less than first
cost, and at lower prices than inferior
goods are Sold Everyone knows that the
stock is first class. and it must be closed on
right away. Come and see it before the
assortment is all broken up. 6dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
will He Never Return.

This girl standing at the front door pale, exlted
and almost motioniess. The night was dark and
gloomy, rain pouring down in torrents thun-
ders roared and lighting flashed. yet she stood
peering through the darkness. 'tWilI he never re.
turn" she sighed. Her heart was heavy and her
thoughts were of her mother, who lay in room
close by, prostrated with a chrenic female COM
plant and had been despared of by gall. Some
one said that English Female Biiters would cure
her mother, and this girl had dispatched some one
to the drug store for bottle 1t came, her mother
used it and rapid cure was the result. That girl
or single, can be cured by using the same medi-
cine,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

James T. Djxoa left last evening for
the Hot Springs, Ark, to be absent two
months. He has been suffering with
rheumatism for u long while and hopes to
be materially benefited at the springs.
HE numerous friends in this city will be
glad to hear Of his permanent recovery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
To the Voters OF Rock Ia.ana Township

l hereby announce myself candidate
for Assessor for this city and township at
the coming election, and If nominated and
elected, shall serve you to the best of my
skill and ability.
Thanking you all for your former sup
port. leave this matter with you, as |
am unable at present, to get out to see any
Of my friends.
Truly aud Respectfully Yours,
2Od3t A. K. PHILLEO.
Rock Island, His, Feb. 18th, 1879.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

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 and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in it's line. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

OF the thousands who die annually of
consumption, how many there are who
could be saved by timely care. The very
best remedy is SLoAN's LACTo PHOSPHATE
OF LIME, IRON & Con LIVER OH.
1t is so delicately favored that even an
infant will take it willingly.
The Philadelphia hospitals use it with
great suc2nSs. Get bottle OF it. nwi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
Rucklan,a Arnioa sa.luA

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cute,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all kinds Of Skin Eruptious. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price % Cents per box. For sale BY G.
SPEIDEL. Book Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

EVERYBODY CALL and get a bottle of
Taylor's Oil of Life,-it is wouderfui-its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals the lupgs,--it does all that it is
recommended for, aud more-something
unusual for patent medicine to do, but it
does do it every time. For sale by John
Bengston. tu-f&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

But a short time remains before | shall
be compelled to turn over my books to the
county treasurer. The law is exacting in
these matters, and to save costs would
request all who have not paid their taxes
to call at my Office, Room 5, Masonic
Temple, over Rock Island National Bank,
and settle at once.
d&w NJ. T. STAFFORD, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21

Baby shows are the fashion now. but as
mothers continue to nurse their little ones
with laudanum or other opiGtes, they cau-
not expect their Babies to look bright IF
your Baby needs medicine get good and
harmless one such as DIR. Bulls Baby Sy-
rup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-21
4 CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretons of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered bg missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope TO the REV. JOSIAH
T. IEKAE, Station D, Bible House, New York.