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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

had secured the convention, her citizens
would feel disposed to be generous and
divide the honors with this city by permit
ing the banquet to be held here
Such however, has not been the case.
They desire everything and yet claim that
Rock Island and Moline should be con-
suited and should also put up portion of
the funds for defraying the expenses of the
banquet.
COMING
Things are becoming mixed as regards
the Hennepin canal, as the following letter
win show:
Hon Sam M Clark, Hon. Edscard John
stone and Others.
GENTIEMEN:-I am receipt of yours of
the 25th, and am in most hearty sympathy
with the people of the Mississippi valley,
and their purpose to improve to its high
est practicable capacity natures great high
way of the continent-God's strongest
bond of the union of the States of the Miss
issippi river.
1 shall endeavor to attend the conven-
ton, and contribute my feeble mite to Sc
cure the active cooperation of people in
the central idea or your committee, to uti-
lie the power and resources that nature
has given us; before commencing digging
bitches over the bottoms of the Mississippi
river for the purpose of navigation.
This will a struggle between man and
nature for the supremacy of transportation
AS in all the other conflicts had between
them, nature will win, and the people of
the Mississippi valley will live to see the
great river become the great highway of
the earth, bearing on its bosom food to
save from famine the starving nations of
the world l am truly your obedient ser
want, HENRY CLAY DEAN.
SENSIBLE.
The Burlington Ua) Argus has the sub
Joined about the convention and the atti-
tude of the press:
The opposition of the daily press of this
city, as exhibited toward the proposed
Hennepin canal, is a surprise to the people
of Des Moines county The long felt need
OF water communication between the up
per Mississippi and the lakes, seems now
to have some prospect of being supplied.
The commercial interests of the sea
board are now anxious to join with the
great producing interests of the north
west, whose purses have been so heavily
assessed by the pooling schemes of trans
portation companies. One relief of i'm
portance to the people of the Mississippi
valley was obtained by the improvements
at the mouth of the river and at the rapids.
But for climatic reasons, these do not ac
complish all for the grain interests of the
upper valley that canal connecting the
river with the great lakes would. When
we can load our barges on the river and
land them in the cool waters of the lakes,
we will need less legislation to regulate
railroad tariff, and it is not strange that the
railroads should oppose the building of the
canal.
But if no better reasons can be found
for opposing the canal, than are offered by
our contemporaries of this city, then they
had better be silent. The fiimsy excuse
that the improvement of the Mississippi
is to be prevented by the building of the
canal, is too transparent to offer as an ex-
cuse. Come gentlemen of the local press,
fight fair, and let us know whether you
represent the monopolies or the people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
THE RIVER.

More than usual activity is now mani
tested about the river. and number of
different boats passed up and down since
last report.
Last evening the Joseph Henry and Ma
trona came up from below, and the Dex-
ter, Keeling and Albany passed down.
The Josie is due from below and the Jo-
sephine from above tomorrow
The Libbie Conger is expected up on
Thursday, and the White Eagle is also due
from below
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

A friend in need is a friend indeed This
none can deny, especially when assistance
is rendered when one is sorely afflicted with
disease, more particularly those complaints
and weaknesses so common to our
female population. Every woman
should know that Electric Bitters
are woman's true friend, and will pos
itively restore her to health, even when all
other remedies fail. A single trail always
proves our assertion. They are pleasant
to the taste, and only cost fifty cents a
bottle. Sold by G. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
Women Never Think.

If the grabbed Old bachelor who uttered
this sentiment could but witness the in
tense thought, deep study and thorough
investigation of women in determining the
best medicines to keep their families well,
and would note their sagacity and wisdom
in selecting Hop Bitters as the best, and
demonstrating it by keeping their families
in perpetual health, at a mere nominal ex-
pense, he would be forced to acknowledge
that such sentiments are baseless and
falsp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
OVARIAN JUNIOR S.

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAY's Re-
SOLVENT is certainly established that what
once considered almost miraculous Is now 8
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah z Knapp, Mrs G. hrapf, 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"
One bottle contains more of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
In Teaspoonful Doses while others require five or
six times much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

EXTRACTOR persons suffering from
exhaustion of the powers of the brain and
nervous system, from long and continued
study or teaching, or in those cases of ex-
haustion from which SO many Young men
suffer, know no better medicine for res
toration to health than Fellows Compound
Syrup or Hypophosphites.
EDMoND CLAY. N, D.. Pugwash, N. s.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Hundreds of Men, Women and Children
rescued from beds of pain, sickness and
almost death and made strong and hearty
by Parlxer's Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dences in the world of its sterling worth.
You can find these in every community
Post. See advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Warranted not to contain single parti-
Gle of mercury, or any injurious or mineral
substance, but to consist entirely of medi-
cal matter purely vegetable, which is the
reason Simmons Liver Regulator is so
effectual, yet so harmless.
q write you to certify that I have used
DR.. Simmons Liver Regulator in my fami-
ly with complete success.
u. W. ID. BIRD, Chattahoachee Fla,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
CIRCUIT COURT.

The larceny case of the people vs. Da-
vid Wilson, continued from yesterday, oc-
cupied the attention of the court to-day.
The testimony in this case is somewhat
conflicting, and the termination doubtful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
AT THE JUSTICES.

J. Shaffer had misunderstanding with
a man yesterday afternoon, which caused
the latter to swear out a warrant for his
arrest. The charge was abusive language,
and for this Shaffer appeared before just
ice Chopper this morning, A change of
venue was taken to Cooke, where the evil
dence was heard and Schaffer fined So and
costs.
1t appeared from the testimony that the
language employed was not of a characrer
to produce brotherly love and harmony.
The fine was promptly paid.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
A Healthy State,

People are constantly changing their
homes from East to West and from North
to South or vice versa, in search of a
healthy state. If they would learn to be
contented, and to use the celebrated Kid
ney-Wort when sick they would be much
better off. The whole system can be kept
in healthy state by this simple but effec-
tual remedy. See large adv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

ELIXIR VITR FOR WOLVERINES. Lydia
E. Pinkham 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, has made the discovery! Her VEG
ETABLE COMPOUND is a positive cure for
female complaints. A line addressed to
this lady will elicit all necessary informa-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
DR.. "a adv ay -
REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aper1cnts, Act
without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.

Perfect Purgativts, Soothing Aper1cnts, Act
without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CAIOMEt.
Perfectly tasteless. elegantly Coated with swee
gum, purge, regulate, purify, cleanse and strength
en- Kadway's Pills. for the cure of all disorders OF
Nervous Diseases, Headache Constip patton Costive.
ness, Indigestion, u /spepsia Biiiousners Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, PLEA and all
arrangements OF the internal NlsceTa. Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable. con-
tanning Il o mercury, minerals deleteTioas druge
- Observe the following symptoms RESULT e
from disorders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inwa Plies, Fullnees of the Blood
in the Head, Acidity OF the stomach Nausea,
nthe Stomach, Sour Eruptlons, Sinking or FIutter-
ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing Fiutterinpa
ut the Heart, Choking or SunocatIng Sensation
3r Webs before the Sight. Fever and Dull Pain in
me Head, Deficiency Of Perspiration Iellownt ss of
me skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Fiushee OF Heat Burning iii the Flesh.
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
IS cents per box, Sold by druggists
We repeat that the reaGer must consult on
books and papers on the subject of diseases and
heir cure, among which may he named:
FALSE AND TRUE -
"RADwAT on IRRITABLE uHETRRA,''
"RADwAY ON SCRoFULA."
and others relating to different classes of Diseases
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
EEAD FALSE AND TRUE"
Warren, Cor Church ST., New YORK ~ nfor~
nation worth thousands will be sent you
TO TIE PUBLIC
There can be no better guarantee OF the valueof
Dr. RADwAY's old established H. r. Il. REMEDIES
than the base and worthless limitations of them as
there are False Resolvents, Relicfs and Pills Be
sure and ask for Railways, and see that the name
kaaWaS" u on whet you buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
LOCAL COLUMN.

The Howe Scale Co. enlarged their works
twice last year to meet the demand. BOR
DON, SELLECK s. Co., General Agents,
Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reed Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
The vo1sa.o Belt Co., Marshall, Mich

Will 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, 1881-05-17

''Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on
Pozzoni's powder imparts q richness
Making the skin as soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

'',rhis paper may be found on file st all times at
c. R. l. d p R. Il Ticket ONCE, No. So Clark st.,
Chicago, where our friends at liberty to call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

1t is asserted that Misses Kellogg, Abbott
Oats, and our other famous songstresses
manage to keep their voices clear by the
use of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price, 20
cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
Excursion.

The steamer Viola will leave for Linwood
at l o'clock Sunday afternoon, and leave
Linwood for return at 6 D. m. 17d5t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Lameness is the precursor of rheuma-
tism. Escape it by heating Trask's Mag
netic Ointment and rubbing it in thorough
~.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures dumb
2gue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

New Remedies and old ones under new
names are being constantly introduced to
the public, but DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
still takes the lead for the cure of Coughs,
Colds etc. Price % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
MIN UTE REMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relieve
pain and cure acute disease.
RAILWAYS RBADY RRLIRP

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re
evng PAlN Tltn one tnor0ugn APP lea ~
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Infrm, Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, or Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIES will Afford
instant ease.
Inflammation of the Kidneys, inflammation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation Of the Bowels, Conges-
tion of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheria Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold Chills
Ague Chills.
f;hilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprans, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
Instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable of destroying life by
an overGose should be aPoided. Morphine opium.
strychnne, arnica, h yozEiamus and other power
full remedies, dCes at certain times, in very small
Doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system But perhaps the second dose, if repeated
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There is necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAY's READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excruciatng pain quicker, without entaIlng
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.
THE TkUE RELIEF.
RADwAYs READY RELIEF Is the only remedial
agent in vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.


We extract from r Railways "Treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" SIS follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There Is
not remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other mslarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid yellow and other fevere (aded by
Railways Pills) so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t will in few moments. when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrh9a, Dysentery,
Collie. Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in
water will prevent sickness pains from change
of water. Ii Is better than French brandy or Bit
tiers as a stmuant
MINERS and LUMBERMEE should always be pro-
yided with 1t,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18
MONoGAMIo MoRMoNRY.
The AOrmOns shake the Dust:OE PIan
And Seek Other Fields.

Plano, liz, April I6.-Ths General Con
ference Of the EelrgAnizsd Church Of Latter
Day Saints, which has been in session here
Iince April 8, adjourned to-day to meet at
Council Bluffs, la, September next. For
years this body has been debating on the
prscticsbllity Of moving their headquarters
and publishing house from this place TO their
territory In Decatur county, La. At this Sts-
sion the matter was consummated and they
have decided 70 make the change IS soon as
possible. They have sold their Plano proper.
ty to the Hon. Lewis Steward, and will At
once commence the erection OF buildings on
thelr new site in Iowa, and expect TO get To-
Gated there some time in July. Elder
Joseph Smith will start Tor that
HtAte next week. The Church has forty
societies In Illinois with 1900 members, 400
societies In North America with member.
ship OF about 1900, The society has $50 mem.
BEN, presided over by Joseph Smith, the son
OF the Prophet and founder OF MoruoniSm,
who was mobbed and murdered near NAuyoI
In 1914, By inheritance the Plano Joseph
smith Is the recognized spiritual head OF tue
Mormon Church OF the world,
and Is believed by his followers q Veritable
prophet, and Is constantly receiving reVeA-
lions. de says these revelations come 10 him
sometimes In audible voice, in visions, and
Always portrayed wildly before him. Their
from this place to Iowa was directed
BY revelation. The appointment OF foreign
Missions we're made this afternoon, and are Us
ollOws: ]. W. Briggs and z. II. Gurlsy,
.owa; josiah Els Ohio and West Virginia; +.
J. Briggs and J. Il. hanson, Western Iowa
William H. Kelly Michigan and Canada, In.
,luding Chicago, in connection with 7. ".
smith aud @, 8. Scott; Alex. II. Smith, W. 7.
3ogrth and G. K Griffith, Missouri; James
Iotiman, Nebraska and Colorado; J. R Lam.
,ert Northern Iowa and Minnesota; J. II.
AXE, Central Illinois and Southeast Iowa; H. |
J. smith and George Montague, Texas N. I.
lhort and j. 8. Patterson, Northern Illinois
|. 9. Clapp, Oregon; ]. Q. Foss. Middle States;
J. Rodserr California; Il. G. BRAID, Montana
md Idaho; T. +. jenkins, Wales ]. L, Bear,
,witzerland; R, J. Anthony and W. W. Blair,
Jtah; K. Davis, Canada; B, V. Springer, In.
IianGi Thomas Taylor England.
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DUBLIN, April 16.-Mathew Harris, one
Of the Eayersers at the State trial, has
been arrested under the coercion act.
NRw CAsrLE, April 16.-Au anti.co.
erclon demonstration WAS held In the town
Of Moory yesterday. Fifteen Thousand
persons were present. Parnsll, addressing
the assembly, said that the Land Bill is
10 very wide Of the measure, but Is marred
by many serious defects. He especially
condemned the emigration clauses, which
he sAid must be struck out.
The bill mus! protect small equally with
large tenants. Proper provision must be
made for tenants 10 arrears, through the
rent being rack rent. Resolutions were
passed deprecating coetcion and demand.
ing that evictions be stopped.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18

WASHINGTON, April l6.-Lsst fall six
sioux Indians belonging TO Spotted Tails
tribe were arrested on the charge OF mur.
der, and confined in Dakota prison. An
old chieI helped to arrest the alleged OF.
tenders, but at the same time headed a
subscription list, which be passed around
among the whites, to raise money enough
to secure lawyer to defend the young
fellows who were, as he thought, falsely
accused. A total oil $332 IS was raised
and forwarded to the "Great Father y
who engsged counsel. Intelligence has
Just been received at the Interior Depart.
ment that trial has been had and the
Indians acquitted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18

A oESrLEYAN from Pittabnrgh informs
n ,bnsvsry decided interest Ia felt up
there ia the coming development ot West
yI,,i.la, Our resources In the way Of
I,op and timber have awakened q desire
u ,es the country opened up by railroads.
The timber question ia recognized as one
oit the questions OF the near future, and
Ws. Virginia is looked upon as the field
90 which Pittsburgh must depend to .
Ilr, extent for her supply Of hard wood.
There is no doub. about the increasing
Importance Of West Virginia timber A
representative Of the Agricultural Depart
usut at Washington, who was sen. out
Ia, year to examine into and report upon
the timber upon the public lands, and
Who after very extensive travel in the
Northwest and Southwest visited Wheel.
iug on bis return 10 Washington, said
the un.ed States had now less timber in
proportion to It's area than many oil the
countries Of the Old World. Be-
tween fires, reckless waste and
necessary consumption, the timber
lands Of the country were being
leuuded 8! a very rapid rate, No steps
Eoth mentioning had been taken To re.
pair this dsnudAtion, and hence 1t would
only be a lew years until the people OF
thii country would be confronted with
timber llmins. lie said that be looked
upon The timber resources OF West Viz.
SniimGmius Of wealth to her, and II the
ptopls only knew the facts in regard to
the worth aud consumption Of timber
they would Sc! much greater value on the
iorsu Of the State. The day Ia net dis
aut when these lands will be largely
bought up by speculAtors at a large Sd.
vance 90 their present selling rates.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18
AT THE CAPITAL.
SITUATION OF AFFAIRS II AID OUT
OF THE SENATE.
Impudsnee from . chicago Foreigner
No Break In the Dead LOck-HOg and
sheep StatiStics-TreasuFy Order
GaFaeId's InIenIIORs-AIIsged
Indian Murderer Acquitted.
situation In the senate.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-There is no
change in the Senate programme. The
dead lock Is as much q deadlock now as 3
month ago, and likely TO remain 90. There
is little probability Of Republican eau
Gus at present. They have nothing to
caucus about. As for the Democrats, they
have not the sllghtest idea Of yielding.
Every one OF them when approached
says in the most emphatic language pos
sible that they will not compromise nor
yield an inch II the session lasts until De.
csnbsr. Among the Republican speakers
next week will be senators Edmunds,
Conkliug. Plumb, Jones, Of Nevada,
Conger, FRYE, Hale, Harrison, probably
Mr., Mitchell, OF Pennsylvania, and others,
Messrs, Dawes and Hosr are objecting to
go much OF the burden being laid on their
shoulders. As for Dawes, the weary oc,
Cupants OF the Senate galleries would be
glad to give him rest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18

BALTIMORE, April i6.-A Gsrmah named
Charles Smith was arrested here tonight upon
the singular charge Of having frightened 10
death Mrs. james H. Boyd, lady living at
No. So North Liberty street. Smith went 10
the lady's residence early in hssvening, and,
insisting that a friend Of his was stopping
there, forced bis way into the house. Two
gentlemen who were present At once elected
him, but not before Ms. Boyd became yin-
lentiy hysteficAl from freight In about two
minutes she was seized with violent hemor.
rhages and died ave minutes later. Previous 10
the struggle With Smith In her house she had
been quite we'll aud was converting pleasantly
With her friends. The physician who was
summoned gave certificate that death was
caused solely BY the shock to the ladys nefv.
Gus system. Smith was locked up for hear.
ing
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SAN FRANcDco, April 16.-A Chico die.
patch says last night Henry sWsNsngen.
a residsnt Of Dayton, seven miles from
here, shot his motherin.law, Mrs. David
Boucher, killing he. He next shot bis
wife in the arm, seized her and placing
the pistol to her breast fred agatn with
fatal effect. He then cent o bullet through
bis own brain. There had been come
family trouble between the parties, but q
general understanding had been reached,
and swearengen was 10 have left for Mis-.
souri, In the morning. Mrs. Boucher was
the widow ol the late State Senator Of
Butte county. .. y.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-18

LoUisyiLLF, April H.-The towb1at
James II. B'Ackmofs, from Pittsburgh,
passed over tho falls with. her tow in
safety to-day, and landed Il few mileu
below and started on her return trip TO
Pittsburgh. When near the lower end Of
the canal, the boat was caught In whifl'
ing current and capsiEad. The wreck now
lies below Portland. No lives we're lost.
The Backmore was len OF twelve years
old.
The Grand Lake Coal Company, com.
posed Of Captain James u. Williams and
others, paid $4,000 for her last fall, and
she was considered one ot the best tow
boats oil her class on the river.