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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
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How the Old Salaries Were Paid

Between 1777 and 1884 the Territory Of
Tennessee (really part Of North Carolina)
maintained a state government under the
name of ssFranklyn." In the old records
quoted once by Daniel Webster in q Congress
sional ~speech-stand the following curious
statements Of the way payments were made
in a time when the people had no current
money:
BE it enacted by the General Assembly
Of the State Of FRANKLIN, and it is hereby
enacted by the authority of the same That
from the first day Of January, ITO, the
salaries Of the oficersssof this Commonwealth
be as follows, to-W:it
Ibis Excellency, the Governor, per an
num-, 1000 deer skins.
His Honor, the Chief Justice, 500 deer
skins, or 500 racoon skins.
"The Treasurer Of the State, 45O raccoon
skins.
aE"Clerk Of the House of Commons, 200
raccoOn skins.
members Of Assembly, per diem, three
raccoon skins.
ENTERED into @ law the 18th day Of o.
tober, 1778, under the great seal OF the
State"
The well-worn burlesque Of the leather
medal suggests a vague reference to the
times when skins were the only money.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03

book, referred the court to his authorities.
His Honor noted every volume very careful
ly, and took the case under adYisement. In
rendering his opinion, he said:
II was inclined, after hearing the argu-
ment of the counsel for defendant, to non
suit plaintiff, but | find, on referring to the
authorities quoted by counsel. that none of
them bear on this case, and I I'm led to think
that the gentleman has been wilfully trying
to insult this court. He has referred me to
an action OF an Irish woman who sued the
proprietor Of a monkey for damages for bit
ing her, to a case Of arson, one Of burglary,
two of petty larceny, and three divorce cases,
besides other matters, none Of which bear on
an action to recover on 3 promissory note.
Perhaps the grossest insult to the court is re-
ferring it to the case of DuchWorth vs.. Boo
lyman, an action charging the defendant
with breach Of promise. Judgment for the
plaintiff, with costs
The lawyer never knew what the matter
was, and, to this day, thinks the judge was
out Of his head.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
A. Liberal Reward WEkz ibe Given

To the writer for the press who never said
that his contribution was dashed Off.
To the young man who dosn't think the
girls are all dying after him.
To the young woman who wouldn't choose
an ice cream to a substantial meal.
To the woman over thirty who never had
an offer,
To the young lady graduate who would
not rather have 3 white satin dress than high
honors at the graduation exercises.
TO the married man who never considered
the possibilities Of 8 second marriage.
10 the married woman who does not
sometimes wonder how she ever came to say
yes"
To a clergyman who doesn't feel just g.
little proud of the tears be calls up at d fun
eral.
TO the car conductor who does not take
peculiar pleasure in helping the ladies OF
his car.
TO the man who ever exchanged umbrel-
las and went off with q worse one than he
left behind.
To the small boy who never Whistled.
To the doctor who has the hardihood to
to tell q wealthy patient that nothing ais
him.
10 the boy of Is who does not know more
than his parents.
To the amateur farmer who never drew
the long bow when dilating upon his agricul-
tural achievements.
TO the widow who does not like to have
her mourning becoming.
To the school teacher who can talk with
out seeming to watch every word she utters.
TO the politician who never sought the
place that seemed to seek him.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
Better Yee.

On q Canada Southern train the other day,
a Detroiter had seat behind q couple who
got on at a little station near St. Thomas, and
he thought be had seen the mans face be-
fore. He was looking at him sharply
and trying to remember where he had met
him, when the man turned and asked:
"Aren't you Thomas -, OF Detrolt?"
Yes; and aren't you William -, Of
Buffalo ?"
eyes"
Il thought so when you came in. And
amt you running away with old Judge IS
daughter, of St. Thomas ?"
i've got a better thing than that" Whls-
pored William. as he leaned over the seat, Il
am running away with his Wife!'
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-08-03
lie MIxea Them Up.

a San Francisco lawyer, defended a prom
issory note case, and went to lunch leaving
his books and citations on the table in the
court room. The opposing counsel sneaked
back into the room and changed the places
Of all those book-marks.
~ the afternoon the lawyer, taking Up bis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
E Down Town Merchant.

Having passed several sleepless
nights, disturbed by the agonles and
cries of suffering child, and becom.
ing convinced that Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup was just the article
needed, procured a supply for the
child. On reaching home and acquain-
ting his wife with what he had done.
she refused to have it administered to
the child, as she was strongly in favor
of Homeopathy, That night the child
passed in suffering, and the parents
without sleep. Returning home the
day following, the father found the
baby still worse; and while contem-
plating another sleepless night. the
mother stepped from the room to at
tend some domestic duties. and left
the father with the child. During her
absence he administered a portion of
the Soothing Syrup to the baby. and
SAID nothing. That night all hands
slept well, and the little fellow awoke
In the morning bright and happy.
Inc mother was delighted with the
sudden and wonderful change. and
although at first offended at the de-
ception practiced upon her, has contin-
ued to use the Syrup, and suffering
crying babies and res. less nights have
disappeared. A single trial of the Sv-
rup never yet failed 10 relieve the
baby, and overcome the prejudices fef
the mother. Sold by all Druggists. rs
cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
day. He says he is not candidate for
oil the offices in Moline; that he hes had a
! suf; c;ancv NJ uunicipal Offices.

day. He says he is not a candidate for
oil the Offices in Moline; that he hes had q
suficiency Of municipal Offices.
The Probate Court record contain,
but one entry-noting the fling and ap.
prevail of the executors report in. the Es'
tate of John W ellis. deceased.
Brick and lumber for the sew addition
to Peter Fries residence on 18th street
has been hauled ready to begin work as
soon as the weatherlwill permit.
Travel aeross the ice at this point still
continues. though it is not absolutely safe
for heavy teams. Foot passengers went
back and forth, as usual, however, to-day,
Davenport had no coal on Friday or
Saturday-or practically so. less than loo
buehels in the city. What Vas on the
market sold readily for 40 cents bushels.
Tom Saulpaueh says he don't know
anything about railroad contracts, at
present, that thirty feet of Stow has
knocked all calculations for the present.
The four lodges of A. .. U. W.. give
the last of their series Of socials on next
" ednesday evening. These sociables
have been very popular. and it is prob.
able they will be continued
The Buford Plow Works is running
NIGHT and day-working the heaviest force
| il has had in years, aud still cant keep up
with the orders. The company lie doing q
heavier business than at any time since
the works started.
| The Moline Dispatch is authority for
the statement that the Barnard i Leal
Manufacturing Company are getting ready
a fine exhibit of their machinery for tn,
international milling show in London, mex
| May
The two societies of the German
School have united, and thus have estab
l;shed as trong organization. The Ger
man. English school now has 70 scholars
and it is believed this number can be in
creased to 100.
The ice bridge at lie Claire is still
solid notwithstanding reports to the con
trary. On Saturday coal was hauled from
Port Byron in sleds and number Ct heavy
loads of wood were also hauled on Satur
| day night.
The employees of the Moline Plow CO
are about to organize a fire brigade
While the company will be principally fol
the better protection of the company's
property In case of fire, it will be ready ts
assist the fire department elsewhere
should occasion require.
Done forget the candy pulling and
sosiable in the lecture room of the Csntral
Presbyterian church, tomorrow, Tuesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock. Admission ten
cents. Thess sociables are always enjoy
able and the one to-morrow evening is not
| likely to prove an exception. Proceeds
| for benefit of the library fund.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Ths Land Leagus.

A regular monthly meeting Of the Rock
Island branch of the Irish Land League
was held at Norris Hall at 2 o'clock Sun
day afternoon. Presidents Thomas T. Cary
in the chair.
The minutes of last meeting read and
approved,
On motion meeting will be held the
Erst and third Sundays of each month
Owing to a Misunderstanding as to when
Mr. MsElhsrne's address would taks
place, the executive committee concluded
to postpone il uatil the next meeting.
whish will take place March goth, and for
that purpose a ommittee on arrangements
were appointed consisting of Daniel Cor
ken, j. Cary ard Charles j. karkir.
The chair appointed 2. Normoyle,
Frank Reilly and John Mulquesn to make
arrangements for the framing of members
cards.
On motion Treasurer Harrison was
directed to forward to the Irish World
SIS. fer the Land League.
After some new members were added
to the rolls and duss collected the meeting
adjourned till March Goth.
JOHN MULoUEEN. Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS Or DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-WoRK,
lNDIsCRETIoNs Or EXCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
tern, dispels the gloom and dependency
i'm parts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and Tejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $1.0O per single vial, or 90 per
package of five walls and 81. 90 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address Humphreys HOMEOPATHIC Me
DIoINE COMPANY I09 Fulton Street. n. 7.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
RREVLTIES,

Trains are now running west.
Blue Ribbon Society lecture tonight.
Judge Adams is the father of a cir
baby,
Hogs are worth S. per hundred and
scarce.
The churches were all we'll attended
yesterday.
Officer McCabe reports trains coming
in lively now.
The Board OF Supervisors are in
session TO day.
Sheriff Ankrum is better and =bls to
be at his Office.
There is a scandel agitatiug certain
circles in Moline.
Regular monthly meeting of the city
council this evening.
Foot passengers only. went across the
ice yesterday morning.
E. II. Fsaster of Hillsdale, talks of
removing to Erie, Wbiteside county.
S. r. Porter, is mining plenty of coal
nov, he finds ready market for it all
Yesterday was train Sunday on the
G. B. Il @, but the train did not arrive
The Western Union train which left
here this morning got as lar as Savanna.
The new registers for Rock Island
were received by the county clerk to oav.
There will be services in Broadway
church evening this week, beginning at
1880 p, N.
The ministers meeting was held st
the residence oi Rev. j. A, T. McGaw.
this morning.
The Swedish masquerade on Satur
day was largely attended and a very
orderly affair.
Agent Loosely. of tina G. r, |. 4 r,
says the road is open now, west asd east,
and trains running on time.
Deputy Sheriff Eckhardt, set up the
cigars this morning, Justice Cooke will
probably divulge the cause.
-35 sacks Of IN all matter remained at
the Moline post Office on Friday and
Saturday awaiting transfer.
Circuit Clerk Harson was at his Office
to-day. he looks peaked and worn and is
just about able to be around.
The first meeting of the new registry
boards is next Tuesday week, March 18th.
and not to morrow as was stated.
The Rock Island Il Peoria train from
Peoria, due here at l2:40 was four hours
late, owing TO the blockade at CISCO.
Edward Zntter, an inmate Of the
county poor house. died on Saturday.
This is the third death at the poor far u
within year,
The g. B. & O.. train from St. Louis
reached here this morning very nearly on
t;ne, Trains are now running regularly
on this road.
Deputy German says Saturday and
Sunday nights were the qoietest in long
time; not solitary arrest-not even a
plain drunk.
The post Office on Saturday night was
kept open until nearly 9 o'clock to enable
the public to get the mail which was near.
an hour late.
The Western Union expects TO have a
through trein to Milwaukee. to morrow
morning. The night train is abandoned
for the present.
The G. B. & @. passenger which was
due here Thursday morning. did not
arrive until p. m, Saturday. being
blockaded at Rio.
Coroner w. G. Norris was in the city to
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
What is this Famous specifao7

The title ''HALE's HONEY OF HoRE
HOUND AND TAR" is key 10 all the in
gradients of that valuable medy for di-
sesses of the throat and lungs Its three
components are known to the whole world
for their healing. soothing and counter.
irritating propensities, and the proportions
in which they are mbined 10 this ia.
nous pulDonic render it. by all odds, the
most potent preparation known for the
radical cure of Coughs, Colds. Influenza,
Hoarseness, Bronchial difficulties. and ali
diseases tending to Consumption. Sold
by Druggists everywhere. Depot, Sixth
avenue, New York. Price so cents and
81. Get the largest size.
J. L. Bert. Chatham Village; N. Y,
writes: "Hale.s Honey of Horehound
and Tar is selling and giving good satis.
faction
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

Eldridge Simpson. NJ. D., of Hudson
n. Y, writes:
| have used Fellows Syrup of Hypo
phosphites in cases of Consumption and
other Lung and Throat diseases, with the
most gratifying results. Of the various
forms of administering Phosphorus and
Phosphate preparations in use. none has
been found so completely adapted TO the
requirements of the age as Fellows Com
pound Syrup Hypophosphites.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Total to d

4 SWINDLER CAUGHT.
About three months ago, man claiming
to be unable to speak English. a German.
came to Moline and was known by the
name of 3. Hermun or Berniiz Haerma an,
He remained there about moath and
then came to Rock Island, stopping at the
Island House, with Mr.. J. Geigsnheimer,
Here be gave bis name IS Herman Seide.
The fellow managed, under this name to
get some letters belonging to Herman
Seidel, book binder, and hard working
young German. who has been here for
years, is well known and wei. liked
Among the letters was one containing a
draft for $l23 in favor OF Mrs. Henrietta
Herwig. the book binders sister. This
was an opportunity for the tramp. and
accordingly he pocketed the letter and
draft, and then told Dir. GeigeDheimer
that he expected some money from his
sister in day or so-in fact ought to have
received it sooner and would wait until it
came. This seemed all right to Mr.
Geigenheimer. and it passed without
notice. After holding the letter a couple
of days, he went to Mr.. Geigenheimer
told him he had received the money and
wanted to be recognized at the bank; that
he knew no one else and could not get the
money otherwise. Mr.. Geigenheiner
consented, went to the Peoples National
Bank with the fellow. and the money was
paid; he receiving $73 in cash and a
certificate of deposit for $50 in favor of
Henrietta Herwig, Clarksville. Mo. This
was about q month ago, and the
matter had passed from the mind Of
Mr.. Geigenheimer. when the other day
the forgery was discovered by the true
Herman Seidel. The facts were laid
before the police and on slight Glue
obtained, Marshal Phil Miller. lett for
Chicago, on Saturday evening to hunt for
the forger, He arrived in the city, looked
tie matter up, caught his man and
returned with him in charge this morning.
The prisoner was slese mouthsd at FIRST
but when convinced il was no use to dodge;
that the evidence was ccnclIsise
ne though il was better to plead
guilty. which he did before Justice Hay
den. this NJ orning, aud was held in default
of S 900 bail to await the action OF the
grand jury.
Ho is Angular looking man-would
readily be picked cut from crowd. il
seen before-has an odd face and figure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards Circulars, Note Heads.
Bill Heads, Law Briefs. and all othel
kinds of Printing in the highest style OF
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. Thefriends sof the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work a trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

and q sort Of awkward step. Marshal
Miller was well posted on these points
when he left for Chicago.
To Sheriff Aukrum he gave his name
as Henry Ernest William Harding. bat
declined to tell where he came from
before stopping here and in Msline. This
In evidently not his first case.
The less. whatever there is. will fall on
Gsigenhsimsr, though it will not be very
heavy. as Marshall Miller recovered the
$50 certificate OF deposit. and $43 in
money; the money was found seereted in
a small leather bag. which Harding had
about his neck. He strongly denies thai
he negotiated the duplicate.
PERSONAL.
John Bsngston, whe has been absent il
New Orleans. returned Saturday lie was
not very favorably impressed with the city
and thinks the Sewerage poor He says
the river ia very high there now. and that
they fear an overflow.
John Crubaugh. after being showed in
as Peoria for three days, reached Rock
Island Saturday morning.
Capt. Geo. Lamont says that bis broth
or, Capt, Alex Lamont, will begin Lis trips
from st. Louis to Louisiana. MO, tbis
week. that the trade opens we'll, and that
| he looks for heavy traffic this season.
o. J. Dimick leaves for Chicago this
evening to look after his real estate inter.
ssts in that city.
Thomas T. Condor and A. D. Finch
Chicago, aud W. A. Batcheler. Milwaukee
are at tie Rock Island House.
Supervisors Zimmerman, Ransom, Nc
Connell, Ballard and Mardook are at th,
Rock Island House.
Chairman Taylor. Of the county beard
is at the Taylor House.
W. Fl. Bennett. Chicago; W. e. Court
nsy. New York; J. Beesop, Portsmouth
O.; G. f. Selleek, Chicago: S. l.. Carr
Boston; Newton N. Neff, Chicago; W. B
Strong, New York, are at the Harper
House. -
ELSEWHERE.
The autograph letter OF Mary, queen o.
Scots, brought $s2 at sale in Paris tn,
other day.
Vice President William Wheeler hal
been elected President-of the Malone
! IN. Y. Board of Trustees.
Mr.. Roa.ladge. the Tendon publish CT, ii
paying brief visit to Boston. where b.
has met with cordial reception.
Miss Emma Abbott says that 10 hel
acting as an insane girl. she acts just Of
an insane girl did in an Illinois asylum.
At public breakfast in Scotland
Joseph Cook of Boston. said that he in
tended to visit India TO preach the truth
to the Hindoos.
Thomas Hughes writes that be will re
turn to his Rugby (Tenu.) colony early 10
the Spring, and build house for himself
there.
Hon. Georges f. Hoar, Senator from
Massachusetts, will deliver the Grafton at
Commencement exercises of the Yale Law
School this year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
For Sale.

: The undersigned will sell for cash al
private sale. the entire stock of plumb ina
goods and tools in the stores Of Thos
Yates (decsased) in Rock Island and no
line, together With the horses, wagons
&c on Tuesday. March 9Th, at p, M. a,
the Rock Island shop.
JACOB RILEY, Execu tor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Why are You R1llious2

Because you have allowed your bowels
to become costive. and liver torpid. Use
Kidney Wort to produce free healthy
state of the bowels. and il will stimulate
the liver to proper action. cleanse the skin
of its yellowness, cure bilious headache,
and cause new life in the blood. Drug
eists have it. both dry and liquid, = Zion $
Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
LOCAL COLUMN
. CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions 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. JosR2H
T. INkAE, Station D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Executors Notice.

ESTATE OF THOMAS YATES, Deceased The
= undersigned, having been appointed Executor
Of the last will and testament Of Thomas Yates.
late of the County of Rock Island, State of llli-
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court of Rock Island
county, at the office of the Clerk of said Court,
in the city of Rock Island, at the April term, on
the third Monday in April next at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned
Dated this END day of February, A. D. 1891
s-a2d3w JACOB RILEY, Executor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

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Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

If you suffer from iooseness of the
bowels, ANGosTURA BITTERs will surely
cure you Beware of counterteits and ask
your druggist for the genuine article. pre-
pared by DR.. j. g. B. Siegert b Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Hard Coal.

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and SO rs per ton for sll other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf q. Il. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

Burps, scalds, Sores. &c.-Page's Gil
max Salve will care them speedily, and
With SO little pain, that the patient hardly
realizes that anything has gone amiss-
For sale By Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
Eleventh Animal Ball.

The st. Patrick Bsnsvolent Ssciety will
give a dance in Armory Hall on the even
ing of ST. Patrick's day, Thursday, Marc b
II. Tickets ST.: supper extra. Net pro-
ceeds TO the Land League,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
zeal Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders Office
contains the following:
Andrew Peterson to John CLARK. 80 +,
lot 8. block 63. lower addition to Rock
Island, 81 100
Jno. D. Frels to Peter Wildermuth. g
NV & W. W. W, sec %.
town Is, 9. 81. 500
T. A. Babcoek. by master. to Jno. X.
Babcosk. 10 feet Bailey & Boylss add.
to Rock Island, 81, 1926.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 200 pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, rs cents. Manhood, 10
cents; Womanhood, 10, cents: Pamphlet.
cents-securely sealed. by mail, Send
money or postage stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist, Git st. Charles
ST. Louis. Mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-07
p1sEAsne or TIE sToMAoH.

Plum River, Stockton, 10 Daviess Co., Ills. 1873
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