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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

John Martin, aged 10 years, fell from a
freight car near Carbon Cliff, yesterday,
and was severely cut about the head. He
lay unconscious for several hours, and was
picked up by the early c. r. I. s. p train
from the east, brought to Moline and cared
for by DR.. Dunn, the company surgeon,
and then sent to La Sale, His, where he
claimed to belong. He said he was an at
tache of Coles circus, and that he had
been with the show about week. He was
closely questioned whether he had been
knocked off the cars, but did not give sat
isfactory answers, and many think he was
pushed off by some one of his companions
From his conversation, he evidently ran
away from home, being infatuated with
the glitter of the circus, and win probably
never join the show again. His injuries
are serious, but not necessarily dangerous
He was under the influence. of liquor at the
time, or had been.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

A new coal mining company has been
formed at What Cheer Keokuk county,
Iowa, which bids fair to prove an excel
lent investment for the incorporators, who
are all residents of Rock Island county.
The members of the company are FL. M.
Gilchrist. S. S. Crompton, of Hampton. c.
F. Hemenway, of Moline. and j. III. Chris
ty of this city, and the officers are, Presi
dent, H NJ Gilchrist; Vice President, J.
NJ Christy; Secretary and Treasurer, c.
F. Hemenway; Superintendent, S. S.
Crompton-
What Cheer is on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern railroad, and fifteen
miles from Grinnell, station on the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific
The tract to be operated is 100 acres,
and a long lease has been taken by the com
pany land operations will commence at once.
Careful tests show several veins, some five
and a half feet, and none less than five
feet, and it can be mined with eosc. There
are also excellent drainage facilities, and
altogether, the company's prospects are
excellent, and being composed of energet-
ic men will be operated for all there is in it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
ROBBERY.

A gang of burglars have lately been
working the smaller towns In this locality,
and last night they struck Andalusia.
The first residence visited was that sof
John Brusso. Mrs. Brusso was awakened
by seeing a reflection of light in the low
er story. She thought the house was a fire,
and aroused her husband. The latter start
ed down stairs and as he did SO several
men jumped out the door and escaped.
They had entered the house by cutting the
screen door.
The residence of Aaron Thompson was
also visited, but the noise made by the
burglars aroused the inmates and the
thieves were frightened away.
The burglars also visited the houses of
Henry Thompson and DR.. DeSanto, but in
both instances they were frightened away
without securing articles of any value.
The residents of Andalusia are thorough
ly aroused to the importance of taking
some united action to rid the city of these
thieves, and if the latter repeat their visits
this evening warm reception will be &C
corded them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian keSolyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or IN
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and yenereal, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
ricketts,, White Swelling, Scsld Head, Uterine Al
fectfons, Cankers, Glandular Sweliings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia Kidney and Bladder
Diseases Chronic rheumatism and GoHt, Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
riet1es of the above complaints to which some
times givon specious names
We assert that there is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY,s REsoLvENT furnishes. II cnres
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD rs SUPPLIED TO THE sYsTEM, from which
new material is formed. This 10 the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS RESOLyENT.
In where the system has been sal1yateda
and Mercury Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, ETC., causing carries OF the bones.
ricketts, spinal curvatures, confortons, white sWei-
lings, varicose veins, etc, the SARsAPARTLLIAN
viii resolve away those deposits and extermtnate
the virus of the disease from the system.
If those who taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous Syphilitic diseases
however slow may be the cure, "feei BETTER and
find their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping Its own, Is
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF the disease is not inactive; II not ar
rested and driven from the blood it will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. As loon
as the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the pst:ent feel
better" every hour you will grew oetter and in
CT esEein health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
AmusEMrETs.

There is boat coming up the river
which has been fitted up as q theatre, and
on this craft stock company give differ
ent plays: It has visited different cities
along the river and Is now anchored off
Keokuk The Steamboat Dramatic Com
pany will no doubt visit this city at an
early day. when the denizens of Rock Is
land and vicinity viii be afforded an OPP
portunity TO witness dramatic perform
ance ON the river.
Forepaugh's circus and menageria win
exhibit at this city on the 18th Of August.
1t IS stated that HayerIy will try his
hand at : circus next season. Il viii be
colossal in every particular, and if such
proves to be fact colossal Jack Haverly
viii accomplish the greatest effort of his
life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
THE RISE IN LUMBER.

Lumber has again advanced, and is now
selling at$5, 80 more per thousand feet
than a week ago. In answer to inquiry as
to the cause the lumber men say it Is le-
ultimate advance; that there is a scarcity
of logs and that lumber is generally scarce
throughout the country. Dimock, Gould
&.Co,, of Moline, are full of orders-more
than the firm can fill, and much of this has
been contracted for at old prices, so that
the firm will not realize any very big profit
from the advance.
Another dealer says that the yards are
all short, and that the advance will bene
fit large dealers in the cities more than the
average retailer.
The advance has been serious loss to
contractors in many places, they having
purchased materials as needed, and, of
course, must suffer the loss. This is not
so much the case in Rock Island, but at
Muscatine, Joliet, Sterling, and other plac.
es, the high price of lumber has scaled the
profits of contractors generally. How long
this W i'll continue it is impossible to tell,
but it is probable there will be no decline
during the season. Sash, doors and blinds
wooden ware, etc. have taken an upward
tendency and will be quoted firm for some
time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
PERSONAL.
CITY.

CITY.
f. c. Wilson, sof Chicago. is at the Rock
Island.
Fred. Sellick, Louisville. KY, is sojourn-
ing at the Rock Island.
Geo. w Vinton, left last evening for
Burlington, Iowa, to be absent several
weeks.
Miss Lindahl sister of DR. Lindahl, of
Augustana college, is here on visit to him
and family.
A. B. Rodman leaves to night for an ex-
tended pleasure trip, to be absent two
months.
Capt. J. d. Agrees, of Cambridge, will
shortly take trip to the northern lakes,
remaining six weeks.
Mrs. F. Boyd and daughter, Miss Mag
gle, passed through Rock Island this after
noon en- route to Quincy.
c. e. Taylor, of the Davenport Gazette,
leaves ON Monday for his home, Shrews
bory, Pa, to remain three weeks. He
will visit Washington and Baltimore on his
way east.
George Ell. Lorrimer, whom everybody
knows, is in the city on short visit, He
is now with A T. Stewart & Co, Chicago,
and has been on vacation east. About
three months ago he had severe attack of
malarial typhus fever, and came very near
dying. He remains here over Sunday and
returns to Chicago on Tuesday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

All right said the purchaser, ayou
can have what you want
This closed the matter for the time and on
yesterday the director who had bought the
stock, as he supposed, went to the seller, and
said-..Well, have come to pay for that
stock you sold me-"
WHAT stocl?" said the seller, Il have
not sold you any stock"
You have not p said the purchaser,
.awhy you certainly sold me your stock at
$3.50 per share, and want it.
well, but you cant have it now. for /
have been offered 81 per cent more for it. =
II don't care for that. I bought the
stock at $3.50 per share, and I am going
to have it. / have witnesses to the tran
saction, and can compel you to deliver"
oh, pshaw." said the seller, you did
not understand it that way; you are too
fast
s''No. I am not too fast. came here to
close the sale, and want the stock"
After hesitating awhile the seller said.
How about the July dividend. That is
at least % per cent"
81 don't know about the dividends. |
have nothing to do with them. What I
want is the stock"
Finally the matter was dropped, as the
backed clean out, and refused
to sell for less than $135. Afterwards he
was offered that amount for his stock; but
then, after agreeing to sell second time,
making his own offer, backed out, and so
the transaction was not made.
Thus ends the talk about getting rid of
stock" and shows that, although disap
pointment was severe to the man who was
ready to SELF his stock, still the sorrow
healed when good investment was likely
to slip from his grasp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
AN OPINION.

James P. Slade, state superintendent of
public instructions, says that township
treasurers must, under the new law, make
their reports to the trustees on the first
Monday in April. annually; that being the
date of the expiration of the treasurers
fiscal year. The township treasurer who
makes the reports to the trustees and di-
rectors and to the county superintendent
called for by law. must balance his books
the first Monday in April, the first Monday
in October and June 30th. each year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
LEG CRUSHED.

Last evening, Edward Van Tuyl, of Da-
venport, while coupling cars in the Rock
Island yards, lost his foothold and was
thrown under the cars, the truck of one
passing over him. He was taken home,
where DIR. Peck. the surgeon of the O., r.
|. & P, amputated the leg above the knee.
At last accounts the injured man was rest
ing as quietly as could be expected. He
is well known in Davenport. having been
resident of that city for number OF
years, and has number of relatives in
Moline and Rock Island. His brother is
one of the old residents of Moline, and Q
nephew is at present an employee of the
Chicago, Rock Island e. Pacific.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

It requires but passing glance at the
young ladies of the period to distinguish
the freshness and clearness of their COM
plexion, as compared with what they were
before the introduction of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap and the adoption of the warm bath,
with which it has become so generally as
sociated in the toilet in the better class of
society It has become the favorite of the
boudoir, and will soon put new face on
elegant society. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Hair and Whislzer dye, black or
brown, so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
A DAYS DOING.
A Man Garroted at LIE
Claire last night.
Burglars make a Raid at
Andalusia.
Accidents, a Stock transac-
ton and other news.
aARRorEp AND ROBBED.

A bold robbery was perpetrated at LIE
Claire, Iowa, last night the particulars OF
which are as follows: The steamboat j.
S. Keator, pulled in at the levee and was
visited by the agent Mr.. Low, for the pur-
pose of collecting about $500 due. Mr..
Low got the money and then started up
town to his Office and was writing some let
tiers, when twomen apparently drunk, came
in and began asking him all sorts of ridic-
ulous questions One of them who APP
peared to be more under the influence of
liquor than the other, seized the agents
hand wanted to shake hands with him. but
Mr.. Low did not seem to be anxious to
form his acquaintance and failed to see the
proffered member The fellow was not to
be rebuffed in that way, however, and seiz
ed Mr.. Low by the hand and arm and began
to pull him around, saying, You are a
nice fellow. let's take drink ETC., and
in this manner threw him off his guard
The other man stepped up abont this time
and expostulated with the one who appear
ed to be drunk, and managed in some way
TO get DeH1nu LOW. NO sooner nau he
done so, than the fellow who had been so
hmpsy drunk, suddenly frightened his hold
on Lows wrists, and then the other one
put one arm around Lows neck, and with
the other hand went through his pockets,
securing the $500 in money and a watch
and chain. The men then knocked Low
down and choked him and then escaped
They were seen to run by butcher who
was taking meat for the boat, but suppos-
ing they were passengers or hands hurry
ing to catch the boat, he paid no attention
to them and gave no alarm. They went to
the river bank and took a skiff belonging
to a fisherman, aud then rowed across the
river to Port Byron, where they probably
took the tram for Clinton, where they are
supposed to have come from.
They are described as rather rough look
ing, one about feet 10 inches tall and
heavy built; the other about 8 feet 8 inches
tail and stout, They are supposed to be
the two men who robbed man named
Collins, at Clinton, few day ago, and
have been operating along the river for
about three weeks.
This is the third robbery in LeClaire
within month, and the people there be
gin to regard it as time to call a halt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
The Rest is the Cheapest.

It costs no moro to visit Forepaugh's
Great Show than it does any of the inferi
or concerns traversing the country. i
you can tarry at four dollar hotel for the
same price you would have to pay at q
ffth-rate house, you would prefer the first
class hotel So in the matter of amuse
such as Forepaugh's, when it can be done
for just the same price that you would
have to pay for attending an inferior
show.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
pRosPERING.

C. F. Hammond, the energetic agent of
G. w. Robertson 81 Co., is again in the
city after very prosperous trip in the
west The work turned out by this firm
has been so satisfactory that at present,
more orders for work are received than
can be supplied. This is not only due to
the first class work, but it is also to be at
tributed to Mr. Hammond, who feels that
he represents good house, and is thorough
~ versed in the business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
delivered up their books and ceased attend

delivered up their books and ceased attend
ance. Ii is. stated that when the religious
chapter of the Political Geography Text
book was under consideration, a teacher
on one occasion dwelt with emphasis on
the statement that Protestants had only
one God, but that Catholics recognized
popes and bishops as the heads Of their
church. the impression sought to be con-
veyed being that the popes and bishops
stood in the same connection to Catholics
as the Divinity to Protestants. On still
more recent occasion they charge that this
teacher told the children at length that
Protestants prayed to and believed in God,
but that Catholics directed their devotions
to the Virgin Mary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
THAT STOCK SALE

Certain papers, in summing up the pro.
ceedings of the meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Moline a. Rock Island Street Ca,
Co., the other day, mentioned that one OF
the stockholders had offered to sell his stock
to director of the company for $3.50 per
share, and was quickly taken up by the di-
rector, and the latter was given until Mon
day to pay for it Another director stand
ing near the purchaser, said:
i want some of that stock, / win take
$1,000 worth Of it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
The Grand Army Of Dyspeptlcs

Thousands are dropping into line daily.
They can't tell just how it happened, but
there they are. Eating has no charms for
them. and disagreeable and disgusting
dreams take the place of refreshing slum-
Der. They feel that every mans hand is
turned against them, and they in turn de-
test and despise mankind. The great cause
of all this disturbance, in most cases, is an
Inactive or torpid liver, and can be easily
removed by few doses of Dr. Whites
Dandelion Alternative
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
RIVER

The Josephine will be up tonight and
the Dimond Joe down.
The White Eagle viii be up tomorrow
and the Centennial down. The Gem City
viii also be down.
The raft boat Denkman passed down to-
day, also the Mohler, with large raft of
logs for Muscatine.
The new boat, Sam. Atlee, Capt. Wood
ward, just completed by Kahlke Bros, this
city. is 1876 feet long; 261 feet beam. The
sheet iron work was by Ben. Wilson & Son
and the tin work by Swiler Bros. S.
B. Hendren did the painting. The boiler
was made by Schillinger 6 Trinble, Mo-
line. The engine is 16 inch bore, Al
feet stroke, wheel 17x20. The boat is
fine one and reflects credit on the builders.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
a Cough, Cola or sore rhroa

a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
an INcuRABLE LUsa DIsEAtE Oh CoNsUxPTIoE.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TIsOCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but ACT DIRECTLY Oh TaE 1sFLAMED PARTS, all
laying irrtatiou. give relief in AssHnA, BEoEcHI-
IT'S CoUGas. CATARRu. and the TaRoAT TRouBEIs
which SINaERs AND PUBLLc SPEAKERs are subject
to. For thirty years Brown's Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians,an always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested BIZ
wide and constant ase for nearly an entire gener-
aticn. thsy have attained weli5meritsd rank among
the few staple remedies o. the sgs. Sold at 25cts
box eyeryuheze. dt5a&wsoE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
A PHYSICIANS Testimony.

In the treatment of lung and bronchial
diseases the liver is often implicated to
such an extent that hepatic remedy be-
comes necessary in effecting cure OF the
lungs. In the treatment of such cases L
prescribe Simmons Liver Regulator with
entire satisfaction I find that it acts
mildly but effectually in regulating the Sc
cretions of the liver, stomach and bowels.
l. L. STEPHENSON, M. D.,
Greensboro, KY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
TEMPERANCE TOPICS.

The regular weekly meeting of the Blue
Ribbon society viii be held next Monday
evening at Trinity chapel
The Rev. Irving A. Searles will deliver
an address on the subject, "a Wasted
Life"
The outdoor festival to be given under
the auspices of the club will occur Tuesday
evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases.
Kidney Wort produces healthy action OF
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Iater Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

I, for one, wish to speak q word of praise
for st. Jacobs Oil, says Mr.. G. w. Purcell,
of the National Stock Yards, Chicago, Ill.
suffered with a pain in my shoulder and
arm for some six months, and at times it
was terrible. One bottle of St. Jacobs
Oil. however. cured me,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

The removal OF these tumors By RADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is now SO certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous Is now q
common recognized fact b. all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. G. krapf, Mrs.
j. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. d. Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1879; also that of Mrs G. s. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our 'False and
True"
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

b FooD FOR THE BRAIN AND NERVES that
will invigorate the body without intoxicat-
ing is what we need in these days of rush
and worry Parker's Ginger Tonic restores
the vital energies, soothes the nerves and
brings good health quicker than anything
you can use Tribune. See advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
Carse q Retecker

Still have large stock of Slippers
Walking Shoes and Summer goods for
Ladies' and Gents, and the most complete
stock Of Children's Shoes to be found in
the West 2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ITO cure q CHRONIC OBJ LONG STANDING DISEASE
IL truly victory in the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEPICT and supplies
a remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attacked ana
weakened by an inso' sns disc ase. not only com
mands our respect but S5serves our gratltu0e Dr.
Railway has furnished manking with that wonder
ful remedy, RAILWAYS SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLV-
EMF, which accomplishes this result ana suffering
numauity, who drag out an existence OF pain ana
disease, through long days aud long nights, owe
MIN their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

No young man can afford to remain away
from II. B. Bryant's Chicago Business Col
.lege if he expects to keep up in the busy
race of life, and be prepared to meet his
competitors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

VIII send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out DELAY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-07-30

Mitchell & Parsons are issuing peremp-
tory demand for settlement of all accounts.
1t is all cash hereafter, and the lowest pri-
ces diff