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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Somebody's child 10 dying-dying with
the flush of hope on his young
face and an indescribable yearning
to live and take an honored place in the
world beside the companions of his youth.
And somebody's mother is thinking of
of the time when that dear face will be
hidden where no ray OF hope can brighten
It-when her heart and home will be left
desolate-beeause there was no cure for
consumption. Reader, if the child be your
neighbours take this comforting word to
the mothers heart before it Is too late.
Tell her that consumption is durable, that
men are living to-day, aged, robust men,
whom the physicians pronounced incurable
at the age of twenty because one luno
had been almost destroyed By the disease.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
most efficient alternative for separating
the scrofulous matter from the blood and
lungs, and imparting strength to the sys-
TEN. 1t has cured hundreds of consumr-
tives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Interesting Church Statistics.

Rev. t. |. Hoicombe, of Trinity Episco
pal church, delivered a very excellent dis
course on Parish History" Incorporating
therein a resume of the work in Trinity
church for the last ten years, and gave the
following summary Of results which speaks
veil for the prosperity Of the parish under
his administration. Tue sum total ex-
pended Tor all purposes in ten years was
So, $500 Of this amount $26,7l6.S4 was
for building purposes aud incidental ex-
peuses in the first two years. For the re-
naming eight years the average yearly ex-
penditure has been $3,776.l5. There has
been DAB baptisms and l55 confirmed,
The Holy Communion has been admins
tered Isl times, and the Rector has
preached 1850 sermons, besides addresses
on various occasions. He has married 81
couples, and SO persons have been buried.
OF the S57,625.O9 expended, 81, 300 was
contributed by the ladies of the church
and 800 BY the choir. When Mr.. Hol-
combe assumed charge of the parish there
were but 40 or so communicates, which
has increased TO AS at the present time.
In the Rector's estimation the prospects
of the parish are excellent. if the people of
the church are united and earnest in their
devotion to its interests Rev. Holcombe
has worked increasingly for the welfare of
the church, and to bis careful manage
ment of its affairs is due the present pros
porous condition Of the parish.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Serious Danger

Threatens every man, woman or child
living in a region or country where fever
Or ague is prevalent, since the germs of
malarial disease are inhaled from the air
and are swallowed from the water of such a
region. Medicinal safeguard is absolutely
necessary to nullify this danger. AS
means Of fortiIyipg and acclimatiug the
system so as to be abba to resist the ma
lsrial poison, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is incomparably the best and the most pop
uar. Irregularities Of the stomach, liver
and bowels encourage malaria; but these
are speedily recti6ed by the Bitters. The
functions of digestion and secretion are
assisted by its use, and vigorous as well
as regular condition of the system pro-
NOTED by it. Constitution and physique
are thus defended against the inroads of
malaria by this matchless preventive,
which is also certain and thorough rem
edy in the worst cases of intermittent and
remittent levers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Artistic Tailoring.

In another column will be found the ad.
vertisement of j. T. Dixon, whose repu-
tation as first class merchant tailor
is too we'll known to need comment. Mr.
Dixon has made his business life study
and it is not saying TO much to class him
as equal to the finest cutters in Chicago.
With natural taste in style, colors, etc., he
seldom makes a mistake in suiting his
customers, and is regarded as the best
merchant tailor in the three cities. Ii you
want first class suit at moderate prices
go to Dixon's, 1,71s Second Avenue Rock
Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
A Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure Of Consumption and
all diseases that lead to it, such as stub
borh Coughs, neglected Colds, Bronchitis.
Hay Fever, Asthma, pain in the side and
chest, dry hacking cough, tickling IN the
throat, Hoarseness, Soar Throat and all
chronic or lingering diseases of the throat
and lungs, DR.. KINGS New Discovery
has no equal and has established for itself
a world wide reputation. Many leading
physicians recommend and use it in their
practice. The formula from which it is
prepared is highly recommended BY all
medical journals. The clergy and the
press have c3mplimented it 10 the most
glowing terms. Go to your druggist and
get trial bottle free of cost or q regular
size for $500. For sale by C. Speidel,
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
SuddsnDeath.

Coroner Morris was called to view the
body Of Henry Stoelting, young man
aged % years, All empoye of the Union
Malleable Iron Co, Moline. who was found
dead in his bed at the residence of vii.
liam Breitbach, Esq. Moline, where be
boarded with his brother Robert. From
his brother was learned that early last
week he fell while stepping from the street
cars near Hausler's Halfway house. On
Wednesday Last he complained of being
I'll, but he worked until O'Clock and then
went home and took to his bed. DR..
Fitzthum was called on Friday last and at
tended him until his death. His death
was caused according to the doctors opin-
ion from lung fever. His funeral will
take place from his late residence, Moline,
at 2 p. N. Tuesday. The Turner's society
will take charge of the exercises.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

The republican county convention met
at 2 o'clock, at the court house, and was
called TO order by Oliver Olsen, Esq.
chairman of the county committee, who
read the call. After some delay, Hon. f.
Fl. Johnston, of Port Byron, was elected
chairman, who returned thanks for the
honor conferred.
Z Levi Harson, moved that Capt. W. c.
Bennett, of Moline, be chosen secretary
and it was carried.
W. 6. Morris, Of Moline, moved that a
committee of three be chosen on creden-
tials The chair named Geo. W. Vinton,
Levi Harson and Mr.. Trent, who, after
being out for some time, finally reported
that delegates were present from Cordova,
Port Byron, Moline. South Moline, Bowl
ing, Rock Island and South Rock Island.
The delegation being thin the chairman
of the county. committee moved that all
republicans present be invited to partici
pate, which was carried.
E. d. Sweeney moved that committee
of FIVE be appointed by the chair to select
16 delegates to the Republican Judicial
convention, to be held at Galesburg, May
lst. Carried.
The chairman named E. D. Sweeney,
W. j. Entrikin, R, J. Bell, VIM. Miller,
j. NJ. BeardsIey and Danl Gordon as tbs
committee.
The committee retired and then there
was painful silence except now and ther
the subdued mutterings Of Harson, or the
warDlings of Christy aud his delegation
from Moline.
Finally after waiting III vain for the
next car" to arrive the committee, through
its chairman E. D. Sweeney, reported tht
following names as delegates:
j T Brownlng,W G Morris, j NJ Boards
ley, Chas II Deere, w G Bennett, William
Hitler, s w Wheeiock, K II Johnston, /
D Sweeney, G Truesdale, I Robinson, {
Lynde, James j Parks, r j Bell, w Ii
Gest, E 2 Reynolds.
The report Of committee was adopted
and then Dr. Truesdale, moved to adjourn
which was carried.
After the convention had adjourned il
was discovered that the delegation was un
instructed and they had no authority tC
fill vacancies or to cast the full vote in case
Of aUsentees. 1t was amusing to note how
eagerly they tiled to convince each othel
that resolution had been passed, but il
was too late then to rectiiy the bunder.
The convention acted good deal as i
they were badly scared for fear disturb
ing motion might be offered and were anx,
ious to adjourn to avoid consequences AL
though the delegation is unrestricted it il
favorable to the three sitting judges
Peasants, Glenn AID Smith.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
The Noralund stahbiuc ARRAY.

The preliminary trial of Chss. Hender'
SOD, Martin Considine and Thomas Yahns,
for stabbing Reinhold Nordlund, on Sun
day, April l4th, and which was postponed
from last Monday on account of the in
ability of the wounded man to appear, be-
gan before Justice HAYES this afternoon
at o'clock. States Attorney Parmenter
and P. O'Mara, Esq, for the people, and
VIM. jackson, Esq, and J. M. Beardsley,
Esq, for the defendants. The trial was
still in progress at the time of going to
press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
TIdependen CaucRS.

On Saturday evening there was a eau
Gus Of those 10 favor of non-partissn can
didates for circuit judges, at the Office Of
Kenworthy & Rsardsey for the purpose
OF selecting l6 delegates to represent Rock
Island county in the Independent Judicial
Convention which meets at Galesburg,
May LIST. Harry Abel was chosen chair
man, and c. NJ. Osborn secretary.
Mr.. Kerr favored an uninstructed dele
cation.
A gentleman presented a resolu-
ton that the delegates appointed be in
struoted as the meeting may determine.
The chairman suggested that it would
be well enough to determine the question
whether the delegates should or should not
be instructed after their selection; that
as there was no motion pending, the dis
cussion must be thus far be considered in
formal
A motion was then made and carried
that a committee of three be named by
the chair to select Is delegates to the
independent Judicial Convention.
The chair named, 6. NJ. Luken, J. II.
Kerr and G. NJ Osborn, the committee,
who. after celebrating about 20 minutes,
reported the following list of delegates.
James Buford n, Joslyn,
). NJ. Benny, Jerry Chamberlain,
w. j. Browne, Eugene Lewis,
Martin Shoemaker, s y Swisher,
II Norton, James Taylor,
DR.. c. Truesdale, r B Olmsted,
ISharp Silvis, John T. Kenworthy,
A q Dart, Henry Hayden.
While the committee was preparing the
list there vas general interchange of
opinion by those at the nesting, the seo:i :
ment being unanimous for bipartisan
nominations for circuit judges. The ut
most harmony prevailed throughout the
entire proceedings.
The report of the committee was adopt
cd, and a motion made and carried that
the delegates be authorized to fill vacan-
cies or cast the full vote of the county 10
the convention.
The matter of instructing. the delegates
was finally left undecided. The delegation
as constituted is for Peasants, Glenn and
Pepper.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Our dispatches this afternoon say that
acting President Hayes is preparing his
veto of the Army appropriation bill to
be transmitted to the House Of represen-
tatives tomorrow This action will
shorten the debate on the Legislative bill
as the republicans have prolonged the
debate only to force.the acting president
up to the point of sacrificing. himself to
save the party, through whose yenality and
fraud upon free elections he is permitted
to draw the salary of president. 1t is ex-
pected he will also veto the Legislative bill
when it reaches him. The democratic
programme will then probably DO to
pass joint resolution continuing last year 8
appropriations until next January and
adjourn until December. All this ought
to be accomplished within two weeks. The
principal House committees have so Tar
undertaken no business, and it is known
| that the Speaker and those chalrmen OF
committees with whom he consults are OPP
posed to beginning the transaction OF bust
ness at this session.
This action of the acting president is not
altogether unexpected to those who know
the hold the stalwarts have upon the
fraudulent executive. Should ne come 10
an open quarrel with the men through
whose trickery he was placed in power it
would prove his destruction; they hold the
knowledge of his connection with the
great fraud of 1876 and they now use it to
coerce him 10 do their bidding. A willing
tool 10 the hands Of desperate men, to re-
fuse is destruction, to comply is political
death He chooses the latter to save him
self from deposition at the hands Of the
men who placed him 10 power, and
that he may be permitted to draw
the presidents salary to the end OF the
term. Now that the stalwarts have shown
their power over their tool, it is the imper-
alive duty OF the democratic majority TO
adhere strictly and faithfully to their orig
inal programme Of taking the power TO
use bayonets at the polls out of the hands
of so plant tool of desperate men. There
are many dark and crooked transactions
connected with past republican rule, which
these men dare not have Investigated, and
there is no fraud or outrage too great or
| hazardous fer them 10 carry cut to perpet-
uate their rule The lessons Of tbs past
as seen 10 the light OF the present, call
uson the democrats in congress to stand
firm for free elections and republican prin-
ciples of government They have stood
the severe test of the great fraud Of 1876,
and the people, who are alive to the pres
ent danger, now demand that their repre-
sentatives in congress make its repetition
Impossible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Dropped Dead,

This afternoon about $3.50 o'clock, Mrs.
Mary Larkin, wife of Peter Larkin, for
merly of this city, bat now of Coiona, His,
when near the corner Of 22d street and 4th
avenue, was seized with q violent fit Of
coughing and in few minutes was a corpse,
She has been here visiting her daughter
in law, Mrs John Larkiu, and this after
noon, in company with her started to see
tae Rev. Father Mackin. They had
reached the corner Of 4th avenue and 22nd
streets when the old lady began to cough
very violently. Her daughter-in-law, did
not think anything serious was the matter
until near the centre of the block, anC
then when near Mr.. Haley's residence,
she saw that her mother-in-lsw was in
agony and buried into the yard at the
same time calling to Mr.. Haley who was
on the porch for assistance, but when just
inside Of the gate, the old lady dropped
dead on the walk. She was takeninto the
house and cared for and medical assist
ance summoned but it was too late for hu-
man aid. She is about 60 years old, very
much respected, and has several children
here. She was we'll and favorably known
and highly respected,
Coroner Morris was notified and beg-r
an inquest which was not concluded wher
We went to press,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

The bill which has recently passed
both houses of the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture for the repression of tramps in that
state, provides that any person who goes
about begging, without occupation or res
ideDce in the county where be is arrested
excepting females, the deaf and dumb,
boys under Is years of age and cripples,
may be sent to Jail or the workhouse for
period not exceeding twelve months.
Various penalties are also prescribed for
trespass and display of weapons. IF the
governor signs the bill it will become law
on the 18th Of August.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Jailed.

On Saturday night Officer BEETLE ar
rested young man named George Lam
bert (no relation to the ice dealer) for
stealing jar of candy from MollieBrown' s
restaurant Weir's old stand, and jailed
him. When arrested he had the candy
with him but failed to account for the
manner of getting the same. This NOR
ming he appeared before Justice Cropper,
was found guilty and sent to Jail in default
of 800 bonds TO appear at the next term
Of the circuit court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

The Reform Club needs funds.
Twenty divorce cases before the cir
cult court.
-Edson's electric light is called "subdi-
vided lightning"
-Chicago's democratic regime COM
mences to-day, Monday.
H. G. Blackburn has traded resi-
dences with Henry Curtis. for $4,000 in
cash.
The Independent Judicial convention
seems to trouble the "sialwarts" in this
vicinity.
The Imperial is expected up to- NOR
row and the Josephine is expected down
the river.
Henry Shall, of Coe Township, brought
ten wolf scalps to the county clerks office
on Saturday.
BY tomorrow or Wednesday it will be
known whether Hayes intends to cut off
the supplies for the army.
The greenback members of congress
voted with the democrats on Saturday on
the legislative appropriation bill.
The Union has bad time of it. forcing
its party in this city into partisan judicial
convention. There are some few republi,
cans in this latitude who obstinately refuse
to take their thought second handed
The stalwart idea is based upon intellectual
slavery.
The republican primaries appointed
several delegates to their stalwart conven
ton who properly do not wear that label
and are not favorable to partisan judi
ciary. There are some republicans in THU
vicinity who do not depend upon the twC
Iiucompetents in the Union Office for all O.
their political ideas, strange as it may
seem.
Charles aud James Handley, two lit
tie boys aged 10 and II years, from Goa
Town were brought before the county cour
this forenoon charged with stealing. /
seems they have mania for stealing tc
bacco or money With which TO buy tobacct
to chew The evidence showed that the,
had step-mother who whipped them a
only step-mothers can whip, all to no pur
pose. The court thought that between
step mother and tobacco the best place fol
the boys was the Reform School at Pontiac
and acoord.ugly sentenced them to that 10
siiturlon lnr two years each, where the,
will have an opportunity to learn a trade
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Cured of Drinking.

IA young friend of mine was cured of
an Unsuitable thirst for Liquor, that had
50 Frustrated bis system that he was IN
able to do any business. He was entirely
cured by the use of Hop Bitters. 1t al.
layed all that burning thirst; took away
the appetite for liquor; made his nerves
steady, and be has remained sober and
steady man for more than two years, aud
has no desire to return to his cups, and
know Of a number of others that have been
cured of drinking by it. From a leading
r. Z. Official, Chicago, iii.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

The Moline ReUieao says that williams,
White & Co. have been notified to tear
away the north end of their moulding shop
within ten days, so as to permit the laying
of the @, B. & @, track on the line origin
ally bought from that firm for $40 500, and
which sum was paid at the time. That
notification is sufficient indication that
the c., B. & Q. means to take its proper
position in the railroad traffic of this city
and Rock Island "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Medford Rum.

Thousands attest the superior quality Of
Odd Medford Rum" acknowledged the
finest manufactured, This excellent tonic
is known the world over as the purest rum
in the market aud where once used never
fails to take precedence over all other
runs. 1t is manufactured by D. Law
renee & Sous, Boston, Mass, and sold by
them at wholesale only. Trade supplied
on short notice Every first class bar
should have pure "Uld MedFord" on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
I2,9tfmon

Lithontriptic is the name given a medi-
cine possessing superior qualities for the
cure of all kidney diseases. 1t is not a
uuack nostrum but a reliable remedy,
vouched for by leading physicians all over
the country, Wherever known 'Lithon-
triptic" is lin general demand being consider
ed the best remedy fits elassin the market.
For sale by the trade generally. mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Nutritious Cookery

Nothing is SO we'll calculated to promote
good health and good humor as light easily
digested nutritious cookery. With that
unrivaled article, Dooley's Yeast Powder
in the kitchen, elegant, white, light and
wholesome bread, rolls, biscuits, cake Of
every kind, and corn bread, wafles, nut,
fms, buckwheat cakes. ETC., are always
possible in every household.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Personal.

W. L. Sweeney returned from the l. o.
o. F. celebration at Freeport, on this NOR
ning's Western Union train.
Hon. Edward Ruiz, Of Beleville, St,
Clair county, formerly State Treasurer
has been appointed government inspec-
tor Of pine lands and will make this city
his home.
Henri E. Wells, formerly Postmaster at
Moline, has been appointed United States
Commissioner at Tampa, Fla.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Frank Miler'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, 1879-04-28

The bankrupt stock of boots and shoes
at Mitchell & Parsons, is going off at
lively rate, and we should not think that
the stock would hold out over thirty days
longer. Call early. if you wish to secure
a good fit. Remember it is the Kelley &
Retticker stock, and is first class every
wov diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Rucklen.s Arnica saluA.

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts
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 25 Cents per box. For sale by O.
SPEIDEI., Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Nausea, headache. furred tongue, bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Says Mr.. Devines: Il depend chiefly
for cures upon the active, diffusive, life
giving principle in my Compound Pitch
LozenCe, which causes it to act beneficial
" on every part of the system, and makes
strength aud vigor take the place of weak
ness and debility" And it does it sue
cessfully in most every case. Try it rea-
der Call for it where you trade. For
sale by Johu BengstOu.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28

Elevated Railroads, Lines of Stages,
Places of Amusement. Depots and Steam
ers--all these radiate from, or are situated
10, the immediate neighborhood of the
Grand Central Hotel, on Broadway New
York, which is, now kept on both plans,
the American $3.50 or $500, and the
European plan Shopper dag, and upwards.
An elegant Restaurant, at moderate
prices, is conducted By the Grand Central.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-28
Prices Reduced

at the Davenport Shirt Factory. Shirts
washed for only 10 cents, collars 2 for D. or
Csc. dozen. Best shirts made to order
So; fit guaranteed Leave orders at
United States Express office.
GEO. r. MARVIN,
I2s9Gmon 225 Perry Street.