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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

The particulars of sthe accident on the
G. RI. & p. train on Monday evening.
as published in THE ARGUS telegraphic
dispatches, are not very complete,
although all that was telegraphed in rela>
ton to the affair. The Davenport Gazette
has interviewed a travelling man named
Isaac Overholt and he gives the particulars
in full. His head was pretty roughly .cut
and his face considerably swollen. and he
was suffering from the terrible jar received
| The train, composed of two coaches and
mail and express car left Atchison at 5:42
Pm Monday There were in the last
coach Mr.. Overholt and three other
passengers. all gentlemen. The front
coach was empty. The first intimation
OF anything wrong was known a little
before 8 o'clock, when the passengers felt
the car dragging for short distance over
the ties. Then quicker than it can be told
although the train was not running fast at
the time, the coach, express and mail car.
and tender went over and down slight
decline. The locomotive was upright on
the track. Mr. Overholt and one passcn-
ger got out Of window as quickly as
possible, and two others out Of the door
They saw the train men trying to
relieve Mail Agent Sims who was
locked ia his room in the ear. The flames
had not at that time come through the
windows. The doomed man could be
heard begging for help aud pounding on
the side of the car to show his location
As soon as the doors were forced open the
Ifames rushed out 10 terrible volume and
nothing could be done. Poor Sims was
beyond help. and his body was burned
beyond recognition when taken out half an
hour afterwards. His family 10 Harrison
county. Mo. ars left 10 poor circumstances
From the nature of the fire Mr. Over
holt is certain a large amour: o; mail
matters must have bseu destroyed, though
he saw s0me picked out after the 6ce The
fireman. and eogineer jumped from the
locomotive and were unhurt. Conductor
Westfall had his ankle broken. Express
Messenger Beller had his boulder dislo
Gated Toe brakesmen were not harmed.
Every etfIrt was used 10 release the im
prisoaed mau, but it could not be accom-
pIished. The wreck was cleared away in
about four hours. Our informant said he
di3 not kno of his own kuowledgs whai
caused the accident, but he was told tha
it aaas broken rail.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
The ice question is settled.


The coolest day. SO far. of the season.
How do you like the sound of the
sleigh bells?
The little folks are beginning to look
for the coming of Santa Claus.
@-Justice Hayden is much improved
and hopes to get out in few days.
The London Times says the Presidents
message is nunc dimittis. We are glad
it's no worse.
The Rock Island gun club will have
the third annual tournament next week.
The total amount of bills allowed by
the council at the regular meeting on
Monday was $3.97l.45.
The German English School assocl-
alton will have fair on the 18th 18TH
l eth and Goth at Turner Hall.
The receipts of Booths Theatre new
York. during the Bernhardt season Oh
twenty-four nights, which closed Saturday
were, $9s.O0O
The ladies of Central. Presbyterian
church will hold fair and festival s'
Turner Hall, Wednesday and THURSDAY
evenings of next week.
The saw mills Of Davenport nave cu'
during the season 63.000,Oo0 feet OF
lum bel, and of this amount they have some
% 900 900 feet for winter sales.
E-The church people of Rural will have
festival on Thursday. Dec. 10Th at the
town hall, and a gentleman from there
says the Young folks will make success O.
it.
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague. whose
domestic difficulties have given hersei
and family an unevi.ble notoriety. Is aoou
to commence an action for divorce. Ih'
ground is said to be cruelty, and Is oaset
on what transpired between Sprague snc
his wife the last year they lived together
The question as to where next year
regatta of the Mississippi Valley Amateur
Rowing Association is to bo held is jus
now agitating the leading oarsmen. There
will be meeting Of the executive com
n,ittee of the association in January. ant
then the question will in all probability be
answered by the agreeing upon some point
This year the cities who want the rega't'
held on their course sre Peoria. Dixon an
Madison,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
The Shortest Cut to tie Grave

Is taken by thousands who with common
prudence might live TO enjoy green old
age. Why will people neglect cold
The great Abernethy pronounced fixed
cough only one degree less dangerous than
the plague. Yet it is as certainly control
able. as readily extingushed, by the use of
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
as fire is by the play of water Delay not
an hour in applying the remedy. 1t
requires but short time for The lungs to
coDgest; ior the tubercles to form; for
death to ensae. The great specific is
obtainable Of all druggists at SO cents and
81, Great saving by buying large size.
j. WILDER, East Lockport, n. Y writes:
Il have sold PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS
for several years with perfect satisfaction.
PIKE's TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure in one
Minute.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
nervous DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age: the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK,
INDIsCRETIoNs OR EXOESSEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, 6ispels the gloom and despondency
imparts strength and eDergy,-stops the
Been used twenty years With perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $5, 90 per
package of five vials and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail Oh receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY 109 Fulton Street. N. 7.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Says she Washington correspondent OF
The Philadelphia 7imss; General
Grant could have been worth 1900. .00o
more if be and bis wife had practiced the
economies at the white house that the
preseat occupants practice. But General
Grant as gaes. drank wine outside of
the white house. ind be furnished it to has
guests inside toe v.lite hoase. Mr. Hayes
white house. and gives coffee to his gueste
10 return But Dir. Hayes is a good man.
and savee $40, 900 year of his salary. .
Well the moral is with the temperance
people. - Chicago Times.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
naR.l Eafare.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
6-John T. Schwennecker to John ID.
Peters, 40 it lot Is, Babitts addition to
Moline, $500.
John Deere to Andrew Coigren, "
20 # lot l9 and 20 lot Is. block z Deere
addition to Moline, 1867.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

The gold standard mouomaniacs are
working themselves up to fever heat oil
agony over the imaginary evils of the
silver coinage. and there Is frantic cry
from the journals that represent the mono
metallic lunacy for some action that will
bring the silver coinage into harmony
with the existing condition of things. >
That is one of their favorite expressions
just now, but it would be hard for them
to make an intelligibIc explanation of
what they mean. They chatter about q
change of sentiment in regard to the
bin etalic standard. but as no evils have
yet been iotiieted By the millions of silver
dollars COINED under the Bland bill. there
is no reason Why any Que who believed in
the double standard of silver and gold four
years ago should not be stronger in that
belief than ever. The fosilized mouome-
talllc luuatics could not be expected to
change any more than block of petrlfad
wood. st Louas Republican.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

To Families-Never be without Moffat's 8
Life Pills in the house: Pages Climax
Salve is Household Blessing. Use
Moffat.s Life Pills and Climax Salye.
There can be no sickness if Mofat's Meoi
cines are used. For sale by Druggists
everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Women that have been given up by
their dearest friends as beyond help. have
been permanently cured by the use OF
LYDIA PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND. It is positive cure for al
female complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia
Pinkham, 233 West Avenue. Lynn, Mass
for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
Its Action IL sure and safe.

The celebrated remedy Kidney w ort
can now be obtained in the usual dry
vegetable form or in liquid form. 1t ia
put in the latter way for the especial con
zeniepee of those who cauuot readily pre-
pare it. 1t will be found very ooncen.
trated and will act with equal efficiency in
either case. Be sure and read the new
advertisement for particulars South and
Vest.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
a srLENDED BLOOD runrF1ER.

Stockton. 10 Daviess Co., Aug. 10, 1879.
Dear Sir:--Having used your Indian Blood Syr-
up for the last three years, full satisfied that
1t is an efficient remedy, and recommend it to
all my friends for Purifying the Blood and Con-
stipatiOn. 1t is much more agreeable than any
other PhyslC have eyer taken, as it relieves the
sufferer instead of causing him pain. entIeat all
my afflicted friends to give your Syrup trial.
MISS GRACE TUCKER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

IF your complaint is want of appetite,
try half wine glass of ANaosTURA BIT
TIERS half an hour before dinner. Beware
of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine article, manufac-
tured by DR.. j, B. Siegert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
BARGAINS! BARGAINS
Special Sale of velvets at STEW ART
special Gale of VeIvsts at ETEWAET':

Special Sale of Ve1vets ut STEW ART 8
Special Gale of VeIvsts at STEWART $
Special Sale of Velvets at STEWARDS.
Spesia: Sale Of Velyets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale OF VelEets nt STEWART'S.
Special Sale OF Velvets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of Velvets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of Velvets at sIEWART'S.
Special Sale of Velvets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of Velyets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of Velvets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of Yelyefs at STEWARDS.
Special Sale of VeIvets at gTEWART'S.
Special Sale OF Velvets at STEWART'S.
Special Sale of Velvets at STEWARDS.
Special Sale Of Velvets at STEWART'S.
Special Sale OF Ve1vcts at STEWARDS.
Special Ea1e of velvets at STEWAR1' q
Special Sale OF Velvets at STE WARTS
221 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Geo. W. D. Harris will be found, after
this, at 1920, Second avenue under the
Harper House, in Office of Western Union
Telegraph Co. where be trusts his friends
will call and favor him with some OF their
insurance, or any real estate and house
renting they may have. 1-4t
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
Ruoklin,a Arn,ca sa,ve.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptioas. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price
rs Gents per Box. For sale by: 6,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

When Fellows Hypophosphites is taken
into the stomach, diluted as directed, i,
stimulates the appetite, assists digestion.
and enters the circulation with the food
it then acts upon the nerves and muscles,
the blood and the secretions.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
Democratic Club.

There will be meeting of Democrats,
for the purpose of organizing General
Democratic Club, in Buford's Block. to-
morrow Wednesday, evening, at 7:30
This club will be open to Democrats from
all parts of the city. Let there be q full
turnout, BY order OF
CONsfJTTFE
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
2arsnnal.

Ex-Supervisor d. M. Martin, of Canoe
Greek, this county, accompanied by bis
wife ands daughter. we're at the Rock
Island House. to day. and leave this eye
ming for trip to the southern part Of
Illinois, and some portions of Kentuckv.
They will be absent about six weeks.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
|YOU CAN Be RELIEVED & CURED
LOCAL COLUMN
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discreions of youth, nervous weakness early decay
loss Of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure You, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JosKdH
T. IEsAN, Station D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
DISEASES OF THE STOMACH.

Plum River, Stockton, 10 Daviess Co., Ills.1679.
Dear Slr:-I WAS afflicted with distress in my
Stomach-at times it was almost impossible for me
to endure it. / tried numerous medicines, but
found no relief until my husband procured some OF
your Indian Blood Syrup, which to my great
prise cured me. My health was never better than
now, and think your medicine is the best remedy
ever introduced. CLARA E. LAWRENCE.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

CHARLES HARTMAN, Toledo, Ohio.
says:-I know it cured me, and | hope
others similarly troubled with pain in the
chest may be helped by the Only Lung
Pad as have.-aSee Ado.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Our LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic of any female preparation, and only
costs fifty CENTS per bottle. Sold by c.
Speidel. Rock Island. and Richards &
Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

The seven Kings of Rome were Romu-
lus. Muma Pompilius, Tullus Hostiius.
Aocus Martius. sTarpuiuius Priscus, Ger
vius Tullius and Tarquinious Superbus.
and the King OF Tteel Pens lis Esterbrook
Falcon. No, O42.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com.
plants, never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. Speidel, Rock
island and Richards & Sohrbeck. Mo-
line.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

A Box OF GLENN's SULPHUR Soar is
equivalent to many Sulphur Baths. Don't
forget it,
HIIL's HAIR OR WHIsKER DYE. Black
or Brown. 500.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
DT

sCHNAsSE:-In this city, Dec. Sth, 1889, at s
O'Clock, A. n Mrs. Theresa Wilhelmna Schnasse
aged 81 years, months and 10 days
Funeral from the residence, Fret avenue bet
sth and 9th streets. Friday, Dee. 10th, at O'Clock
F. \. FFieads ars invited.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Truro. Knox, Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has cured me of Chils and Fever.
now feel better than / have for five years, and
highly recommend your medicine.
EDWIN THOLOMB.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
CBloomin gton Lcat

Another daily paper in Peoria is threat
ed The State Register believes the pro-
jeciors are some of the especial lunatics
from ST Peter We are not certain but
that some of the St. Peter Iunatics have
wandered down 10 the vicinity of Quincy
judging from the talk in outside papers.
QUINCY HERALD.
Yes, aud another squad Of them has
lighted in Bloomington; and the worst OF
it is, the recent coufaeration from which
they escaped seeus to have infected their
diseased minds with such mania for the
destruction of property that they threaten
to swamp $4,000 or SIS, ,000 more or less
here
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
From the Knoxville (renn } Tribune,

Il the Republican party should succeed
in widening the rift now opening in its
ranks. or should let that remain which is
already open. which will be in the worse
condition 10 1884, it or the long defeated
Democracy? If Mr.. Garfield should moi
remain as plastic as dough, and should &c
about his reforn-regardles OF the third
term for Grant-more considerably for Q
second term for Garfield, we cannot now
see how the arrogance oil Roscoe ConklinR
could brook or forgive the intervention
The matter depends entirely upon Gar
6eld's htmness. or upon the understand
ing that exists as to what he shall do
After he has made few strokes it will be
easy to see ii he is playing for himself oil
into Grants hand If be plays for him
self it win only be by a master stroke OIL
an accident that he can leave things ''set
up" for Grant.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
IT HAS NO EQUAL,

Truro, Knox CO., IIIs.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent 1ndial
Blood Syrup for some time, and have never foun
any medicine to equal it. L can confidently re
commend 1t.
JOHN MoGIVERN.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
LIVER COMPLAINT,

Du PUG, BnreAu CO., IIs.
Dear Sir:-This Is 10 certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has greatly benefited me for Liver
Complaint. recommend it to all similarly affiiCt-
ed. HATTY CLARK.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

ssThis paper may be found on file at all times 81
c., r. /. a p. R. r. Ticket Once, No. So Clark 81,
Chicago, where our friends are at liberty to cal
and examine 1t.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
REMEDY PoR WORMS.

REMEDY POk WORMS
Hamlet, Mercer Co Ills.
Dear Strive have been using your Indian
Blood Syrup in our family for more than two years
and find il the best medicine for worms 1 saw.
ANNIE MCINTYRE,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
BEST MEDICINE EVERY USED.

Duncan, Stark Co., Ills
Dear Sir:-uaving tried your Indian Blood Syr-
up, according to directions, l convinced of Its
merit 1t is the best medicine that came into
my house, H COOPER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
Eard Coal.

The best screened hard coal 50 per ton
delivered. G. FL. SPEAKER.
nov 2stf Office in Northern Line depot
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
ALL THAT IT Is RxcoMMEEDED TO BE.

Du PV3, Bureau Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-T have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for Weak Nerves and Sick Headache,
and found it TO be recommended. My son used
1t for Disease of the Liver and Kidneys. with ben
efcial results. L WEIGH.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
uREs FEVER.

UunGhu,
Dear Sin - A short trial of your Indian Bloo(
Syrup cured our little boy of aSevere Fever las
spring. Receive our thanks.
Mr. AND MRS DOWNER.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

If all our readers could experience the
benefits from Trask's Magnetic Ointment
which we have. they would need no urging
to always keep supplied with it.-ES.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
LOSS OF APPETITE,

WaterUown, Rock Island Co. Ills.
DeaI Sir:-Suffering with Loss OF Appetite and
Indigestion, 1 Yves induced TO use POUR Indian
Blood Syrup, a short trial of which greatly ben
edled me.
MRS. C.. D. WILSON.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
FOR ASTHMA.

Truro, Knox Co., His,
Dear Sir:-I was afflicted with the Asthma for
forty years, and was unable to find relief until
procured some of your great Indian Blood Syrup,
whicn has SO improved my health, thatI am now
able to attend to my business,
JAS. II. CALDWELL.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

P. T. UPSON.

WhLtrtOWu, ROCK IBIAuu CO.. IIIss
Dear Sir:-I was troubled with Liver Complaint,
and the use of your Indian Blood Syrup entirely
relieved me. advise all similarly afflicted to give
1t q trial.
PIT. UPSON.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
CURES GRAVEL

Duncan, Stark Co, Ills
Dear sir:-I was troubled with Gravel, and
became SO bad that had to get up from five td
eight times in a night. / began the use of your
In dian Blood Syrup, and now can rest we Ii ali
night, and feel better than IhaVe for fifteen years.
j RAUSEY.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
ALL THAT IT Is RECOMMENDED TO BE.
CURES FEVER,

hAulItLf NUs4
Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup and can say with confidence that it Is val
liable medicine. Z. II. PHILLIPS.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

FoR SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
er 100 at THE ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
philadelphia ChroDicle-Herald. :

If General Grant were made Collect r
of Delinquent Taxes for Philadelphia there
would be no syndicate to divide the enor-
NOUS profits of the Office. Grant would
retain the whole thing himself, and Phia
dclphia would be spared the disgrace of
being spoiled by a gang of p!underers
where the law provides that one man shall
have the entire revenue of the office. Mr..
MeManes is not understood TO oppose the
proposition, and Simon Cameron is
strangely tardy in sendingsin his returns.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08


Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon SO days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out DELAY.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
ague,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
MIR, AND MRS. DoWNER.

Ouncang SLBrk Co, Ills.
Dear Sir:-A short trial of your Indian Blood
Syrup cured our little boy Of Severe Fever. Re
eixaO Ira
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Don't hesitate. if your Kidneys trouble
you. for DAY's KIDNEY PAD will surely
nnra
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
FOR CoUaHs
MRS, q. SNOW.

WatertoWn, ROCK IsIand Co, IFS.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian
Blood Syrup for q severe Cough, and have received
much relief therefrom.
MRS, h. SNOW.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

st. Paul, Carroll Co., Va.
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent indian
Nood Syrup for Shortnese Of Breath, Weakness
and Loss Of Appetite, and have received great
beneAt therefrom.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

GhIVA, Henry Co, 1IlR.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has cured me OF Liver Complaint ol
Long ST. 1ding. lam now In better health than
hare been COX long while.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
SICK HEADAcxE CURED.

Galva, Henry Co., Ills.
Dear Sir:-I was snfferer from Sick Headache
and Dizziness go that coHld not attend TO my
household duties, and short trial of your Indian
Blood syrup effectaally cured me.
MRS ELLEN RIKTNS,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08
What The Papers Say.
Grand Rapids Democrat.


Gen. Grants standing candidacy for
anything up to President is getting to be
not only monotonous but wearisome.
Syracuse Herald.
Curious, but we havn't seen General
Grants name mentioned either for Chief
Signal Officer or Justice Of the Supreme
Court. Su.h neglect is unaccountable,
Mobile Register.
A Boston clergyman. Rev. Ward Eve
rstt Hale, has started class 10 practical
American politics in is Sunday school.
In this part of the world. we consider .
Sunday school place IN which to teach
praciicalreligion.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The position of government eneraver
ought to be at least SO honorable and pro-
fitable as to enlist the ambition and aspi-
ration of the most expert artists, ana thus
guarantee that counterfeiters could turn
out only second class work that would be
easily detected.
New York Sun.
Congress has very easy way presented
to it of saving twenty .miIlions dollars,
| All it needs to do is to fix an aggregate for
the annual appropriations exactly equal to
it's aggregate for like purposes at the last
session; that will be twenty millions, in
round numbers, less than tho estimates
now made by the departments.
Wil.iamsport (Pa.) Banher.s
The Republicans Of New York, Penn
sy!vannia and Illinois all talk of electing
General Grant to represent their respect
i've States In the National Senate. Suppose
he accepts them as Senator at. Large.
drawing the pay of three2 This would
obviate the necessity of pensioning him
and give the General an opportunity to
display marked statesmanship.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-12-08

Read the VOLUNTARY TESTIMO-
MAILS of Persons who have been CURED
By the use of the BLOOD PURIFIER.
REMEDY FOR HEADACHE.
Watertown, Rock Island Co Ills.
Dear Sir:-This is to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has effectual1y relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its use to suffering
humanity, MRS. r, ALLSBROW.