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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
RAILWAYS
SarSapariilian ResSsvent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors m the Blood. Scrofalous Diseases Bad or Un-
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereai, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt RheaIn,
RIckets. White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine Al
fections, Cankers, Glandular Sweilngs, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay OF the Body, P1mplss ana
Biotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Bladder
Diseases Chronic rheumatism ana tout. Con
eumption. Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietlass of the above complaints 70 Wnlcn SOME
times are given specioae names
We assert that there Is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that KApwAY,s RKsoLvKNT furnishes IT cures
step by step, surely, from the foundation, ana re-
stores Ihe Injured parts to their sound conotlon'
TIE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE sTonPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from Wnlcn
new material Is formed. This 10 the first corrcc-
tive power of RADwAYis REsoLyKNT.
In cases where the system has been eailsatso,
and Mercury, Quicksifver Corrosive Suolfmate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones Joints, etc., causing carries OF the pOnes,
ricketts, spinal curvatures Cunlorlions, Wnite swell
lings, varicose veins, etc. the SAEsAPARlttiAh
will resolve away those deposits and exterIninale
the virus OF the disease from the system
II those who are taxing these medicines iof the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphinuc diseases,
nd their general health improving, their flesh ano
weight increasing, or even keeping It's own, Is
sure sigh that the cure IN progressing In THESE
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the Is not Inactive; not az
rested driven from the hleod IL Will spread sno
continue to undermine the constitution: as soon
as the SARsAPAgILLfAH makes the pat-1nt ,Ieei
better" every hour you will grew better anu III
cr "a In health, strength aud flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
Never Give On.

If all the cases in which Haleis Honey OF
Horenound and Tar has cured inveterate
and apparently fatal coughs could
be made known, every consumptive In the
land would take heart and commence, in
hope, a course of this most wonderful
preparation. Physicians who have ex
hausted their list of pulmonics, without
benefit, recommend it as last resort, and
astonishing. But it should be the first re
sort, not the last. 1t is impossible for any
disease tending to consumption, to retain
its hold, if met in the early stages with this
powerful vegetative remedy.
PIXIES TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in ons
minute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
WEATHER PROPHET.

The old residents of any particular To-
cality have some means of their own con
trivance which enables them to make pre-
diction as to the weather. They fail to
recognize the new prophets and put no
trust in Vennor, Mansill or any other
weather predictions.
To some the goose bone has proved an
infallible prophet, and it is stated that
some of the farmers in the lower part OF
this county make all their arrangements in
accordance with the predictions of this
home constructed instrument. In some 10.
calities the goose-bone is laid aside, labeled
with the year, and it is said that one old
farmer in Breathitt county has the bones
extending back for more than forty years
To read correctly the winter of any year,
take the breast bone OF goose Matched
during the preceding spring. The bone is
translucent and win be found to be col
ored and spotted, The dark color and
heavy spots indicate cold. If the spots are
of light shade and transparent, wet
weather rain Or snow may be looked for.
An examination of the bones the present
year has developed the theory that there is
to be molly winter with mild Decem-
Der and January, and cold February.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
We Confidently Assert and can Satisfactorily
Prove

there is no instance on record of a case oil
dyspepsia or torpid liver that cannot be re
lieved and positively cured by the system
attic use of Simmons Liver Regulator Thi:
is no vain boast, but an established fact
and sufferers from these diseases deny
themselves the blessings of health and
comfort by refusing to give the Regulator
trial. 1t is no compound of adventures,
but meritorious medicine which has Won
its high reputation in countries where tor.
pid liver prevails and where Nature sup
plies the roots and herbs to cure the dis
eases common to its climate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
THURSDAYS Topics.
A Peculiar Gold Transaction
That Did Not Occur.
The Report of Small Pox In
Rock Island.
Various Collections of Late
Local Items.
A GOLD BRICK.

A rather peculiar transaction has late y
come TO light wherein gold brick"
figured as the chief object of interest 1t
appears that last week two men arrived in
Davenport bearing the names of j. Melon
aid and C. w. Howard who put up at one
of the hotels, and had the appearances OF
being well fixed in financial sense. Last
Saturday they were visited by man hail
ing from Msquoketa, Iowa. who came
down on purpose to inspect ''geld brick
which they had in their possession and
which they were willing to dispose of pro-
vided they could secure the right sum OF
money. The visitor and the two transients
are said to have gone out to East Daven-
port together They fully examined the
specimen, secured filings from it and sub
jected them to chemical test. The exam
ination was said to have been highly salts
factory to the visitor, stnd he then and
there agreed to pay So, 900 for the same,
He stated that he did not have the money
with him at the time. nor was he able to
secure that sum without returning home.
This arrangement gave satisfaction TO the
other parties, and Wednesday was set as
the day on which to complete the transfer,
Yesterday the purchaser returned provided
with a check for the amount which he
desired to have cashed at one of the Dav-
export banks. The bank official in paying
he money. heard the Maquoketa man say
that he desired the money for the purpose
of buying gold brick which had been
offered to him for that amount. The
official Immediately became suspicious. and
at once notified the police. The
officers working up the case asceftained
that the two men who had
the '.brick" for sale had been
arrested late Saturday on general suspicion
and had been confined in the city lookup
during Sunday. It was also discovered
that when released the two men came di,
rectlY over to Rock Island and were quar-.
tered at the Rock Island House. The Off
GERS did not secure the specimen of gold
ore which had been offered for sale, but
through their intervention the transfer OF
the ''gold brick was indefinitely postponed,
as it is alleged that the purchaser failing to
meet the vendors returned to his home last
night without investing his money.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

We win send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
fiicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc, guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph.
lets free, Address Voltaic Belt Co.
Marshall, Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
GAEvA GRANGER.

The Peoria Journal has the following
account of confidence game recently
enacted in that city:
"A verdant youth named Taylor, arri
we'd in this city yesterday from point on
the p. D. & e. road. on his way to Galva
As he had to wait some time before he
could make the necessary train connections
he concluded to see the town. He pro-
ceeded no farther than fifty yards from the
depot whenhe entered restaurant. While
refreshing himself genial young man en-
tered and entered into conversation
with the rural youth. Il soon transpired
that the stranger had known the youths
folks for years, in fact was distantly com
nected with his family, a cat belonging to
one of the families having run through the
others garden at some remote period. At
this the youth was much rejoiced, and
when his new found relative requested the
loan of $40 TO pay the balance on freight
bin until he could cash cheek at the
bank. he cheerfully handed over the
money. The stranger told him to wait a
few minutes until his return, but he came
not, and the youth mourns. He says he
was cautioned by his father before leav-
ing home not to make any chance ae-i
quaintances, but forgot the old gentle
mans advice in the plausible address of
the stranger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May 6, 1879.

JAMES I. FELLOWS, Esq
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
for over year now and with the best
effects, / have used 10 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me. have been ailing over six years
with a number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. have
been under the care of a great many doc
tors. and have taken quantities of medi.
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing worse and weak.
er until aceidently came across one oil
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found its effects Were
almost magical upon me, and was sur.
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
l remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
THE OPERA.

Last evening Won Suppe's highly dra-
matte opera of ''Fatinitza" was rendered at
Harpers theatre by the Boston Ideal opera
troupe in an artistic and highly enjoyable
manner. The audience was not as large
an the merits of the entertainment would
warrant, but was nevertheless fair in size
and enthusiastic in quality. ''Fatinitza'
is an opera of more than usual dramatic
power; in fact it depends largely for sue
cess upon its dramatic plot. The musical
score, with one or two exceptions, is
devoid of those taking airs that render
s'the chimes of normandy" and other kin
dred operas SO very popular with the
amusement going public.
It is therefore an opera, in whiclBthe
leading members of the really fine musical
organization known as the Boston Ideals,
have not chance to distinguish them
selves, for they are all yocalists and not
actors.
The troupe attempt to bring the music
into greater prominence than has usually
been the case, as the cast is an exceptional
one SO far as the vocal abilities of its delin-
Gators are concerned 1t Is believed by
the managers of the organization that
ssFatinitza" is one of the most attractive
pieces of their whole repertoire, but how
such o conclusion can be reached after
Witnessing the troupe in ssThe Chimes of
Normandy is difficult to understand.
Owing to the severe indispositlon Of
Miss Adelaide Phillips she did not appear,
and her character of Fatsnitsa was assumed
by Miss Lizzie Burton in very creditable
manner.
Marie Stone assayed the role of the
Princess Lydia, and sang and acted the
part with her usual grace and yivacity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
FAIR.

The Rock Island Turner Society viii
give fair and other entertainments al
Turner Hall, commencing Saturday after
noon. The fair premises to prove very
entertaining, as the society has a, reputa'
ton for successful undertakings of that
character in the past, and the members
viii spare no trouble to make the present
affair more elaborate and interesting than
any of its predecessors.
In addition to the fair. plays, concerts
and pantomime will be given by the
members of the society and its friends.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
NV Tormented Back

is the, exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it achess 1t is because your
kidneys are over over tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cIeansed of bad humors Kidney-Wo is
the medicine you need. 'sIt acts like a
charm says well known physician, 81
never knew it to fail" Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-Bostoa Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
shrswdness and Ability.

Hop Bitters so. freely advertised in all
papers, secular and religious are having a
large sale, and are supplanting all other
medicines There is no denying the vir
tues of the hop plant, and the proprietors
of these Bitters have shown great shrewd-
ness and ability in compromising Bitters
whose virtues are SO palpable to every
ones observation. -E1cbduge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

We find that the only true way to
preach the Golden .Rule is to practice it;
at least. such seems. to be the way of Rev.
T. NJ Winburne, Pastor III. u. Church
South, Mexia, Texas, who writes as fol-
lows: Several months since Ireceived Q
supply Of st. Jacobs Oil Retaining two
bottles: distributed the rest among my
friends, It is amost excellent remedy
for pains and aches of various kinds. es-
pecialyl neuralgia and rheumatic affect
ions. - saf .Tff5sfss r ~ a "a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
It's Height OF Folly

to wait until you are IN bed with disease
you may not get over for months, when
you con be cured during the early symp-
toms by Parker's Ginger Tonic. We have
known the sickliest families made the
healthiest by timely use of this pure
medicine. Observer,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
CAUTION. .

All remedial agents capable destroying lie Dy
an overdose should be avoided Morphine, opium,
etrychnine, arnica. hyoscamuss and other power
ful remedies does at certain times, In very small
doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeated,
NAV aggrayste and Increase the suffering. and an
ottcr dose cause death There In no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAY 3 READY RELIEF VIII STOP inc
the least difHenlty In either infant or adult
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution.
Lydia q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAY's lE-
SOLVENT is now SO certainly established tnaI wnat
was once considered almost miraculous Is no"
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah z. Knapp, Mrs. g. krapf, Mrs
our Almanac for 1879; also oat OF Mrs c. s. BID
bins In the present edition of our ssFalse and
True"
One bottle contains mere of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation TAAsn
In Teaspoonful doses, while others require hvs or
six times much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for nifty cents. There Ia
not remedial agent In the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other maiarions, bilious,
RadWay's PiIls) so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t wiz in few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms. Sour Stomach,
Heartburn Sick Headache, DiarrhRa. Dysentery,
Colo, Wind in the Bowels, and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle OF hAD-
Ways READY RELIEF with them. A few drops In
water win prevent sickness or pains from change
of water. 1t is better than French brandy or Dit
tiers as o stimulaIit.
MINERS and LUHBERMKE shoN1d always be pro-
-sd NIT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

( A fortune awaits DR.. 9. r. Skyes. Of
169 Madison street. Chicago, If he was not
so utterly opposed TO advertising his
rSure Cure for Catarrh" and" Atmos-
pheric Insufiator,', but he says they need
noaad vertising es~ - ee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
rhs voarssc ne,s Co. zaarshsz,. AEsslE

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 s%a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

If your complaint is want of appetite,
try. half wineglass of ANGosTURA BIr-
TIERS half an hour before dinner. Beware
of counterfeit. Ask your grocer or drug
gist for the genuine article, manufactured
by. DR.. J. G. B. Siegart s. sons. s .~- -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
What a Hotel Clerk Says

FREMONT House, CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 3.
III, H. Warner & Co. Sirs.-I have used
your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for kid
ney disease and found it very beneficial
GEORGE A. CoBB.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
A GARD.

Toall who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions Of youth, nervous wexkness early decay
loss Of manhood. &c. Wili send recipe that will
care you, FREE OF CHARGE This grestremedy
wac discovered by missionary in South America
send Q self addressed envelope to the Rev JossxH
T. INHAE. Station d. New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

f ALABAsTRR rs SCARCELY more immac-
ulate than the complexion beautified with
GIENN's SULPHUR Soar.
HIhL's HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown Soc ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

"a lady had the flesh eaten OF her arm
by scrofula. Could see the sinews work
ing. Iindseys Blood searcher' cured her. ("
J. Ralstcn, Elderton, Pa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
STOCK SPECIALIZATION,

J0Hz. A. DoDGE a Co., Bankers and Brokers, 10
Wall Street, New YORK, buy stocks on reasonable
margin, and, when desired, will advise when ans
70 $io0 can be probably invested Opportunities
Tor good profls constantly occurring. Full in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

= Eidney q Liver Disease are cured by
Trasks Magnetic Ointment. Any one can
apply it. It contains no minerals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
. GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ITO eure n CHRONIC Oh LONG sTANnzNa nIsEAsR
truly victory In the healing art; that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFkCT and euppnes
remedy; that restores step by step--Dy degrees
body which has been slowly attacked snd
eskened by an inssd' ,ue dis ase, not only Gem
mands our respect but deserves our gratifude. Dr.
Radway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy, RAILWAYS SARsAPAHILILAE hEsoLv-
humanity, who drag out an existence OF pain and
disease, through long days aud long nights, owe
dim their gratitude" Medical messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

BORDEN SEILECK s. Co., Chicago, sell
the best and cheapest Car Starter made
With it one man can move freight car.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

Keep your family well supplied with
ssSellers' Cough Syrup" Use it in time;
you will avert bronchial and pulmonary
affections. 25cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

FADED OR GRAY HAIR gradually RECEIVERS
its youthful color and lustre by the use OF
Parker's Hair Balsam, an elegant dressing,
admired for its purity and rich perfume.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15


urai in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE DESTITUTE FOR CALOMEL
Perfectly tastelese, elegantly coated with sweet
gum purge regulate purify cleanse, and strength
en- Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Disease &, Headache. Constipation, Costve-
Fever, nfamatfon of the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the internal Viscera, Warranted
TO effect positive cure Puaely Vegetable. con-
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs.
from di orders of the Digestive Organs
t,onstfpation Inward Piles, Fnlinsss OF the Blooa
in the Head, Acidity of the Stomach. Nausea.
Heart burn Disgust OF Food. Fullness OF Weight
ings in the Pit of the stomach. Swimming Of the
Head. Hurried and Difficult Breathing, elutterings
Mt the Heart Choking or Suhocating Sensation,
when in q lying Posture. Dimness OF Vision. Dots
or Webs before the Sight. Fever and Dull PIN IN
the Head Deficiency Of Precipitation, yellowness OF
the skin and Eye, rain III the Side. Chest Limbs.
and sndden Flushee OF Heat Burning IN the
A few dose Of RABwAY's PILLS win free the
avstsm from ali the above named disorders. Price
g cents per box, Sold By druggists
READ ssFAxsE AED TRUE"
Aand a1ester stamp to RADWAY q CO., No. "a
warren Cor Church St., New YORK. - Infor-
msficr, worth thousands WIN be sent yon.
70 rxB RU8LrC
There cal, be no better guarantee of the value of
mr. Radway,s old established r. r. Il. Remedies
than the base and worthless limitations OF them. as
fhare are False Resolvents. Rel1efs ana Fills be
sure and ask for Railways. and see hax the name
RADwAxs In on what 5ou buy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

'-oh, how l. wish. my skin was as clear
friend, You can easily make it so, !"
said the friend How" inquired the first
lady. by using Hop Bitters, that makes
pure, ricn blood and blooming health It
did it for me, as you observe" Read of
s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
MINUTE REMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relieve
pain and cure aeute disease.
RADWhY'sRBAly aRLIRl

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails In re-
ieving PAIN with one thorough application No
matter how violent excrucia1ing the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed ridden, 1nfrm, Crippled, Ner-
yous Neuralgfc, or Frustrated with disease may
suffer RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will snud
instant ease.
Inflammation of the Kidneys, Infamation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation OF the Bowels. Conges-
ton OF the Lungs, Sore Throat, Dimcuit
Breathing, Palpitation OF the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache
Toothache, Nervousness,
SIeeplessness, Neuralgia,
rheumatism, Cold
Chilie Ague Chilli.
Chilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises. summer Com
Dlaints Coughs Colds, Spratns, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
R0CR FRTANU4. TL1IEOTE
Thursday. December 10 1851.
RADWaYx REMEDIES
HEAL TIL Is WEALTH
Health Of Body is Heaithef Mind
Az4sa ssga@s
- RADWA AVS
Sarsap2rillaan Resolvent.

r. Pure blood makes sound nesh, strong bone and
clear skin II you wonid have your aesh arm
vonr homes sound, without carries, and your com
oiexfon fair use RAILWAYS SARSAPARILLIAN
RESOLVENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

We extract from r Rsdwag'e "Treatise on Die
ease and Its Cure - az follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED By
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

veil could have conceived 20 sxeellsnt q
scheme and carried it out SO well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15
DR.. Radwav's
REGULATING PILLS.
A VEGETABLE DESTITUTE FOR cALoMEL

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing AperfentE, Act
Without Pain. always Reliable and Nat
urai in their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-15

Rand alester stamp 20 RADWAY d CO., No. ~
Warren. Cor Church St., New YORK. ~ Infor-
nation worth thousands WIN be sent You.