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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
EPIsToLARY MYSTERY.

The Chicago Times has the following,
which will explain itself:
The mystery connected with the exami-
nation of the body of Miss Jennie NJ Shaw
at Rock Island, by an undertaken named
Knox, under instructions which he receiv-
ed, as he supposed, from Mayor Harrison
of this city, is partially solved. Some adj
ditional facts were learned yesterday by a
representative of The Times, and what was
not found out may be pretty nearly guess
ed
The young lady died very suddenly in
this city on the 18th day of last month.
The remains were taken to Rock Island to
be inferred in the family burial lot, and
were accompanied by the father and a
young man named Herman Nirisen-not
Nelson, as was reported on yesterday. He
is in the clerical department of Judge
Knickerbockers court, and his father is an
old citizen, who has accumulated good
deal of property, and lives at No. 2S7 West
Indiana street The father of the young
woman was astonished when he learned
that the examination had been ordered,
and, as has been before written, Mayor
Harrison was astonished when he learned
thst it had been made by an order over his
name
Young Nerisen was seen at his fathers
store on last night on West Indiana street
and assured the reporter that he was
ignorant of the forged letter. He had
gone with Mr. Shaw to Rock Island to see
the body placed in the vault, and had
assisted in defraying some of the expenses
incidental thereto. He had known Jessie
Shaw from childhood, and they had cor
responded frequently. The fact is, it was
mutually understood that they were 9ngag-
ed, although he is only 10 years of ago and
she was IS and some months. He confess
ed he was startled when her death was
announced to him, and his mother had
remarked when she saw the body that if it
was her child she would not have it buried
for several days, as she he'd premonition
that life was not extinct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

freight and passengers as usual. The cars
sent over Rock river without the engines.
The G. r. I. s. p, had to abandon the
eastern train this morning owing to a
bridge which had been washed out near
Colona Trains to and from Chicago viii
run via Peoria. and no interruption to
travel viii thus result from the accident.
A large force of men are now at work on
the washed out bridge, and it is expected
the track viii be.placed in condition some
time tomorrow.
The Western. Union reports that trains
are running as farfas kFreeport, but that
beyond that point little or no Information
can be received.
The C. B. & O., abandoned their trains
this morning caused by the bridge between
Briarwood and Celona. The high water
is nearly up to the track and until the
water subsidies no train will be sent out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
Thos. Mccullough & Son.

The firm of Thos, Mccullough s Son,
merchant tailors of Davenport, announce
that they have just received their spring
stock of foreign and domestic goods, all of
the first quality, which they offer to their
patrons. The stock is made up into bust
ness and other suits, at as low figures as
any firm doing their grade of work Their
ability to furnish not only sound material
but also good fits and stylish makeup is
evidence by their past work, and their
desire to please is testified to by all having
dealings with them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
Mothers! Mothers!! MothersI!l

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken ofiyour rest by sick child'suffering
and. crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth? If so. go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WiEslew's 5ooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depe
upon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels.
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safa to use in all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the Unitod States. sold every
where % cents a bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
A COLORED ROW.

George Hubbard and James Dobson are
two colored individuals who have TO,
some time, occupied parts of the same
dwelling, and have lived together in
brotherly peace and concord. They now
live apart, as the latter, on account of his
inability to pay a fine of 80, has taken up
his abode in the county Jail.
1t appears that Hubbard gave Dobson
notice that separation would not be the
cause of breaking his (Hubbard's) heart.
DObson became exasperated at the seem
ing unkind comment, and row ensued.
Dobson used the large and profane words
that were found in his vocabulary, and
even threatened to cut Hubbard with de
razor" Hubbard had him arrested and
this morning Dobson was fined by Justice
Chopper as above noted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL OvER-wORK, 1NDIs-
CRETIoNs OR ExCEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by Humphreys
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five Walls and
$500 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
INSANE CASES,

Thomas Lewis was returned from the
Insane Asylum, on yesterday, to make room
in that institution for Elijah Scott, also of
this county.
Word was received from the warden of
the asylum this morning, that Eric Egick-
son, adjudged insane yesterday, could not
be received, as his malady was of too long
duration to hope for permanent cure.
Unless other arrangements are made
Erickson and Lewis will be taken to the
Poor Farm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and none
are SO profoundly grateful and show such
an interest in recommending Hop Bitters
as women. 1t is the only remedy peculiar
ly adapted to the many ills the sex is sub
ject to. .Chills and fever, Indigestion or
deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts of the body, feeling of lassitude and
dependency, are all readily removed by
these RitterS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
"MODEsTY AND CHEEK. :"

And the Union is again out with its
opinion on the Gray Bennett controversy.
If it had the slightest idea of Legislative
rights it would know that each lcgisla-
tive body is the sole judge of who shall
constitute its members, and no previous or
subsequent one can pass upon the question.
The old tcOuncil had no legal right to
assert who should constitute the new one,
and if they did not know it, should have
when, the question was voted on. The
Union, in comparing the old council to the
infamous to : electoral commission, is
hardly paying compliment to the former
body, though it is hard to persuade a Re
publican paper that whatever can be sue
cessful in seating their candidate. though
defeated at the polls, is not right. The
Republicans stole the presidency in 1876,
through a partisan commission. Although
this affair is so small that the comparison
must needs excite ridiculc, yet the refer
ence to the to steal is rather rich in its
suggestions
Stylish.-A seal skin jacket is no doubt
very stylish, but is a perfect trap for
catching cold. We would advise all
ladies wearing the same to keep DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
SCHOOL MATTERS.

The public schools commenced last
Monday the spring term, with only fair
attendance, which has been greatly de
creased since that time by sickness among
the scholars.
The superintendent is in receipt of in
formation that shows that 50 cases of mea-
sizes have been reported by the Board of
Health, since the opening of the present
school term.
1t is feared that the disease will prevail
as a kind of epidemic among school chill
dren
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
REA
The recent and substantial testimony OF
MRS. KECK'S Success
HOME AND ABROAD.
A COMMENTATOR LETTER.
GLAsFoRD. Peoria Co.. I
January 81, 1881. !

I wish to communicate through
your paper a few facts in relation to
the sickness of my wife, and her re-
markable benefit received at the hands
of Mrs. DIR. Keck, thin king that | may
in this way influence some suffering
fellow beings to seek the aid which
may restore them My wife has been
laboring under chronic affections, IN
cluding catarrh, for IL years. and has
been treated for the same most Of that
time, without material benefit. until
she applied at the Office of Mrs. DR..
Keck. in Peoria, last fall. She had not
then spoken loud word for nearly 8
months. having lost her voice while
under other treatment. She was tire
atened with paralysis, her entire left
side being very weak and numb, her
nervous system was completely shat
tered. her lungs in q serious condition
and her health falling rapidly. Her
hands and feet were always cold, so
that it was almost impossible to warm
them, showing poor circulation and
condition of the blood.
About October 1st, 1880, she applied
at the office of Mrs. DR.. Heck, in Pc
oria. for advice and treatment, which
she continued faithfully at home until
the middle of December She made
Sc eral visits to Mrs. DR.. Keck's Office
in Peoria in the meantime, to obtain
necessary directions and medicines,
and improved very much, Her voice
was still gone, however, and | had
very little hope that she would ever
recover it, although Mrs DR. Keck said
that her remedies were working SPLEEN
didly on her system, and that if she
would now accompany her to Daven-
port Infirmary to receive extra treat
Inent she would recover her voice and
health. But still doubting, [ took my
wife to several physicians OF eIni-
nence for examination and opinions
They agreed with Mrs. Keck as to
what the trouble was. Some of them
said there was cery little hope, while
others said their was none, for rccov-
ery.)
So Mrs. Watson went with Mrs. Keck
and remained at her Infirmary five
weeks. She went under a vigorous.
though pleasant treatment there, and
IN two weeks her voice was restored
to its original strength a. d tone /
met her at Peoria on her return home,
and heard her speak aloud for the first
time in eight months. Her health is
very much better in every way. There
was great establishment among the
boarders at Mrs Wonders boarding
ufuSt, WACAO DlAS. hOCh 1iao AACA OAiCC.
when Mrs. Watson talked aloud like
the the rest, for all had heard her
whisper SO long, and did not be ieve
she could be restored. 1t has paid us
well to follow Mrs. Keck's advice, al
though we had very little faith at first
My wifes recovery is truly remark
one. If any one doubts the above
they may correspond with me at Glas-
ford, Illinois.
W V WATSON
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
TO-DAY. Nor TO-MoRROW.

Procrastination is not only the thief of
time, but of health and life. 1t will not do
to daily, for example, with a violent cold.
To-day it may be a cold and nothing more,
tomorrow congestion of the lungs may
have commenced, and in a week the patient
may be in a dying condition. "HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR" when
taken in the early stages of all Lung and
Throat diseases, is an absolute and unfail-
ing specific. A favorable result is guaran-
teed, Sold by all druggists everywhere at
so cents and 81. Great saving by pur-
chasing large size.
DR.. Ormsby, Jr. of Logan, H., writes /:
"HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR
has some strong advocates in this place"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
Ladies',

If you would enjoy the satisfaction of hav-
ing clear complexion, free from pimples
and sallowness, we would advise you to use
DIR. Whites Dandelion Alternative 1t is
prepared from Dandelion root, in combina-
ton with other valuable roots, banks, and
herbs. 1t is mild yet thorough in its action;
is entirely harmless and pleasant to take.
Pint bottles only one dollar Use DIR.
Whites Pulmonaria for coughs and colds.
The best in the market.
For sale by C. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

k2028 CENTER ST. COZ. GROVE.
BLOOMINGTON. Ill Juud < 1880

kzU<o OEkTER ST. coz. GROVE. !
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, Jand 5, 1880.
MRs. DR.. KKCK-Dear Madam: would like the
public to know what you have done for my wife,
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means At the age of IL she was q sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles, which left her with con-
stitutional disease which has afflicted her ever
since, nearly Is years. Some of the many eymp-
toms have been aggravated by female troubles,
with severest aching at the top of che head, and
great heat continual pain In the small OF the back
often bloating badly; and her system was also
very full of humorous matter. She at one time
mad polypus cut out from her nose, and later.
ABOUT years ago, had two tumors removed from
ner right cheek, leaving large scars But by these
operations the cause of the trouble was, OF course
MOT reached Seeing what you bad done for others
my "lie began under your direction in January
last. IN Two weeks time the headaches with which
sne nao suneced Tor SO many years were gone, anu
one month 9 treatment at your Bloomington office
c9nNinceo ner and myself that your treatment was
Wnat sne needed to reach her case, and she accom-
panied you TO your In6rmary In Davenport. Iowa
Ourlng Two months In that institution under your
personal care, she was cured of the piles her fe-
male troubles were entirely relieved and without
the use OF the knife, there were removed from the
bocy twelve tumors including q large ovarian m
NOR she has continued ihe treat nlent OF her avs
TEN at home under yoar directions since then and
experienced constant improvement and better
neaIln tnan In these many years / hope all wno
sunereo as che did may be led to consult your
tleatment Ny daughter Oracle seven yea q old
as also taksn the treatment with great beuedk for
anrost troubles Myself or wife would gladly give
@~S Nrtner information desired.
Very gratefully yours, RoasRr FELL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
True to her Trust.

Too much can not be said of the ever
faithful wife and mother, constantly watch
ing and caring for her dear ones, never
neglecting single duty in their behalf.
When we are assaulted by disease, and the
system should have a thorough cleansing,
the stomach and bowels regulated, blood
purified, malarial poison exterminated she
must know that Electric Bitters are the
only sure remedy. They are the best and
purest medicine in the world, and only fifty
cents. Sold by c. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
A Sure Cure.

Do you know what it is to suffer with
Piles? If you do, you know what is one
of the worst torments of the human frame.
The most perfect cure ever known is Kid
ney-Wort. 1t cures constipation, and then
its tonic action restores health to the dis
eased bowels and prevents recurrence of
disease. Try it without delay The dry
and the liquid are both sold by druggists
-GL0bR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
Then followed song Arm, Arm for the

Then followed song .tArm, Arm for the
conflict"
Adjourned to meet in the Lutheran
Church, Moline, Thursday, May 10.
IN THE EVENING.
The attendance was quite large in the
evening, when addresses of unusual inter
est were delivered by DIR. J. w. Morgan, of
Port Byron, and the the Rev. A. B. Allen,
of this city. Their subjects were connect
ed with that of temperance.
The singing of the Glee Club was also
good and contributed to the enjoyment of
the convention.
At 10 o'clock last night the convention
adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

1t is the functions of the liver are in any
way dsOrdered, the whole body, and not
only the body, but the mind sympathizes
with the disturbed organ. Bilious com
plants are more common than any other
disease; and to remove the bile, as we'll as
to regulate the Liver, you only have to
take Simmons Liver Regultor, which will
impart new life and vigor to the whole
system
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
W. V. WATSON.
ATLANTA ILL. Dec. II. 1890

ATLANTA ILL.,, OSC. u, IOSO.
Mrs. DR. KICK Dear Friend: l wish
to make known through your col LInns
what your wonderful remedies and
noble advice has done fer me. For the
the last ten years have been debilita
ted all over; sly tenn generally run
down; suffering with severe pains in
my side, back aud heart; a 50 had the
worst of female troubles / had sink
ing spells at times which l thought
would never come out of My whole
left side was paralyzed. | was scarce
ly able to come to your office, lacked
hood. You gave me good healthy
blood without the use of iron, which
so many doctors give. By your advice
| went to your Infrmary for special
treatment l couldn't receive at home.
and advise all delicate ladies to go to
the Infirmary.
Suffering ones, give Mrs. Keck a fair
trial and success is yours. bless the
day l met you. / want you to come to
Lincoln and treat my afflicted friends.
Any one doubling this can address me.
Yours with the best wishes,
Mrs. EMILY RHoADs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
GRAND OPENING.
McParliu & Zeis.

On Wednesday and Thursday of this
week the Misses McParlin & Zeis will exhibit
to the ladies of this city and vicinity all the
latest styles in millinery and fancy goods
Ladies are cordially invited to call and ex-
amino
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
PERSONAL.
CITY.

Rev. J. A. P. McGaw returned with his
two boys from Monmouth last evening.
The Central Presbyterian church will
unite with the Broadway in prayer-meeting
this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
THE OPERA.

This morning the sale of seats for the
opera of Faust commenced at Marshall s
disposed of during the morning it is prob
able that a large house will greet the troupe
on their appearance next Friday night.
The cast for the opera in this city include
some of the best lyric artists on the stage,
and with full chorus, The citizens of
Rock Island have musical treat in store
in the production of Faust on Thursday
evening. The troupe appear in Davenport
where GARNER, the late successful opera
will be given.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Let the poor sufferers from female com
plants take courage and rejoice that
painless remedy has been found. We re-
fer to LYDIA PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND. 1t is prepared at 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass. Send to Mrs Pink
ham for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
AMusEMENTS.

This evening Haverly's Widow Bedott
combination viii present the highly anus
ing play of that name at Harper's Theatre
Mr.. C. B. Bishop, who assumes the chaeac-
ter of the widow" is an actor of acknow-
lodged ability, and his rendition of the
character in question has been highly
praised by all the metropolitan papers of
the country The support of Mr.. Burrows
as the Elder, and Miss Lizzie Harold
and other members of the company is re-
markably good Taken as a whole the per-
Torrance is one that must must be seen to
this evening will certainly enjoy them
selves, if a good, wholesome, chaste come
dy can effect that result
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
The volsaio Belt Co.. Marshall. Mton

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, 1881-04-20

MAMMA IF YOUR LITTLE ONES contract
skin diseases at school, apply GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAR.
HnI.'s HAIR AND WHTsKER DYE. Black
or Brown, 50c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

We would call esp ecial attention to DIR.
Connaugton's advertisement and careful
reading of the facts set forth. dm&w&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Laboring men should never be without
bottle of Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Nothing equals it for bruises, cuts, sores
throat lameness, and all inflammation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Boils, carbuncles, and all eruptive dis
eases yield readily to the healing influence
of Pages Climax Salve. 1t is a potent
remedy. For sale by Druggists every
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

"Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on '
Pozz mis- powder imparts a richness
waking the ekin as soft az down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

''Thie paper may be found 6le 1T all times al
c., r. l. Il T. r. e. Ticket Office, No. So Clark St.,
Chicago, where our friends at liberty to call
and anime it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

The Z. S. Government uses Howe Scales
send for catalogue to BORDEN, SELLEcK &
Co, General Agents, Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
LOCAL COLUMN.

For SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

The beet quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per too for
nut, and % IS per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
uov29tf Ct. FL. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Procure it in time if you wish to save
doctor bills. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price IS cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Milan is now partially submerged, and
the river constantly rising promises to do
great damage to the property and buildings
in that town and vicinity. The present
stage of water in Rock river is two feet
higher than has ever before been the case,
and the result of the rise is, that the citi-
zens of Milan are unprepared to protect
their property, and in great measure it
will be left to the mercy of the raging
r-ivar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20
TEETOTALISM.
The Rock Island Temperance
Convention.
Proceedings Ct the sfterroon ant
evening Sessions.
What the Temperance people want

Late yesterday afternoon the Rock ISL
and county temperance convention was
called to order by the President, L. d.
Parmenter, of Andalusia. After the usual
religious exercises the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

Ct. IL. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-20

The Rock Island & Peoria sent out
trains as usual this morning in spite of the
Hood at Rock river. The bridges at Milan
are crossed by the cars which are propelled
by hand power, it not being considered
safe to permit an engine to pass over those
structures.
The Mercer county also receive and send