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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
LAWRENCE BARRETT.

In speaking of Lawrence Barrett and
troupe in Julius Caesar" Prof. David
Swing in the Chicago AAiGnce has the fol
lowing:
Lawrence Barrett was all last week an
eloquent lecturer in history. The great
scenes around the assassination of Julius
Caesar were spread before the public as they
lay once in reality before the citizens of
old Rome. Words only do not possess the
power to reproduce the past. To words
the legitimate stage adds the scene and the
action, and under such marvellous aids the
old centuries return. Thus Barrett last
week recalled one of the greatest tragedies
in history, and with such skill that the aud
fence going away from his play confessed
that for the first time they had seen and
learned that one mighty historic page.
The orators of that day were actors.
Ciceros style was not that of Gladstone
or a Webster but it was more that of Bar
rett or of his fine ally, Mr.. James, for Cice-
TO initiated the men of whom he was speak
ing and walked about much while uttering
his orations. 1t is almost certain that the
style of Cicero was the popular style of his
period, and that the stage eloquence we
now see and hear in Barretts Julius CR-
sar" is good reproduction of that which
moved the multitudes in the days of the
tragedy, and thus this actor becomes a
teacher of history lecturer in whose audi
ences there are no sleepy ones.
This eminent tragedian appears at Harp
ers Theatre tomorrow night. Tickets are
now on sale at Marshalls drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
THE CTTY's health.

The mortuary report tor the past five
weeks shows that on an average, ten
deaths have occurred each seven days,
which, if continued throughout the year,
would give most unenviable reputation to
Rock Island, as a healthy location. The
present increased death rate is not pc
culiar to this city, but is a marked charac-
teristic of all places along the Mississippi
river, from ST. Paul to New Orleans The
same fact is true of Chicago, and, in gen
eral terms, it may be stated that the pres
ent spring has proved itself remarkably
unhealthy all over the country.
1t is thought that the excessive winter,
just closed, has been the chief factor in pro
ducing the unfortunate season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
CANAL CONVENTION.

Yesterday afternoon the committee APP
pointed by the Board Of Trade of Davcn-
port held meeting in that city to arrange
for the coming canal convention, which is
to held on the 25th of the present month.
Mr.. s. P Bryant presided and f. A.
Ficke was made secretary.
A committee of three, consisting of S.P.
Bryant, A F. Williams and John Hoyt,
was appointed to solicit an appropriation
from the city council to defray the expen-
ses of the convention.
This committee will act as committee
on entertainment during the convention.
The next meeting of the local committee
will be held next Monday afternoon, when
q complete programme will, no doubt be
submitted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
SAM THOMPSON.

Yesterday THE ARGUS republished an
account of the wrestling match which oc-
CURED is this city during the Black Hawk
war in which ExPresident Lincoln then
Captain of the Rangers and Sam Thomp-
son were the participants.
Inquiries among the Old Settlers develop
ed the fact that this man Thompson
achived well earned reputation during
that war for his great personal strength
and success as wrestler. On several oc-
casions while the troop were stationed at
this city Thompson was called upon to
lock arms with some new aspirant foI
athletic honors In all these encounters
he came out first best and was regarded as
invinciable in that particular domain.
He was not resident of this city or
county but came from Schuyler county
and has since died.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
BREvITIEs.

The levee is becoming quite dusty.
The Odd Fellows Fair at Moline closes
fhis evening.
The Board of Education will soon hold a
special meeting
A number of teams from the country are
in the city to-day.
The Board of Supervisors OF Scott
County is now in session at Davenport.
The Blue Ribbon society meeting last
night at Trinity chapel was largely at
tended.
Lawrence Barrett viii appear in Julius
Caesar" tomorrow night at Harper's
Threatre.
Sells circus. the first of the season, Will
exhibit IN Rock Island the early part of
next month.
The different railroads entering in this
CITY are now about repaired and are
are running on regular time.
Ben Cotton and Combination appears at
Moline next Monday and Tuesday evening
The play presented is True Devotion"
The residence of Hon. J. B. Hawley son
Moline Avenue has been purchased by Mr..
John Reimers. The price paid is said to
be IS, 500.
The Milan road bridge was largely pat
ronized yesterday and to-day by farmers
and others, showing the necessity for a
speedy construction of that bridge.
The Davenport Board of Health held a
meeting yesterday, at which recommends
tons were submitted for the improvement
Of the sanitary condition of the city.
Soon the dogs of this city will be taxed
and thus become a source of revenue
There are good many CANNES and the tax
will aggregate no inconsiderable amount.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
PLANTING

Farmers from different sections of the
county all report that the present warm
weather has been utilized to plant the
cereals for the coming season. The early
planting, although retarded by the late cold
weather, is now about all completed, and
soon the work of corn planting will be com
menced and prosecuted with vigor, until
the same is all finished
All of the farmers are very hopeful that
the present year will be remarkable for the
success of the different crops, and most of
them are sanguine that the cold weather
win be followed by highly successful
summer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL OvER-wORK, INDIs-
CRETIoNs OR EXCEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
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, 1881-05-03
INQUEsTS.

Yesterday, Coroner Morris held an in
quest on the body of o. A. Olsen one of
the victims of the Meridosia bridge disas-
ter. The body was found floating in the
Mississippi river above Cordova. The
deceased was formerly mate of the steamer
Annie Girdon. A verdict of accidental
death was rendered. The body of another
victim, c. W. Bowles, of Ella. Wis, was
found near Princeton, Iowa. where a in
quest was held few days ago, and yer
dict rendered in accordance with the we'll
known facts attending the disaster.
This makes four bodies which have been
recovered. 1t is thought that the remain
ing victims will never be found
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
CHANGE.

The Western Union Telegraph Office in
this city to-day passed under new man
agement, and in the future the company
interests in Rock Island will be looked
after by Mr. Arthur r. Lingafelt The
new manager is from Davenport where for
a number of years he has been connected
in different capacities with the company.
t. Clinton late manager has retired as, it is
stated a shortage exists in his accounts
which has resulted in the change above
noted The shortage is not of very
large character, but was of sufficient
moment to cause the inspection of the
Office by Assistent Superintendent L. D.
Parker of Chicago, who completed his
labors to-day and will depart for Chicago
this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
PERSONAL.

John Whilset of Presumption is in the
city.
w s. Fowler, New York, is at the Rock
Island.
E. w Genet, Newark, is an arrival at
the Harper.
w NJ Hazel, New York, is a guest at
the Harper.
r. L. Collins, Jonesville, an arrival at
the Harper.
F. c. Heally, St. Louis put up at the
Rock Island.
Officer John Brennan is confined to his
home by sickness.
W A Dryden, Monmouth, is registered
at the Rock Island
Alderman Lundy left for Naperville to-
day to attend the funeral of his brother.
Mr.. Geo Olds, General Freight Agent
of the G.. NJ & St. P r: R., is in town on
business.
L. D. Parker Supt. of the Western
Union Telegraph company is in the city on
official business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
tax on the CANNES possessed by the sdiffer-
nnt citizens of Rock Island

tax on the CANNES possessed by the sdiffer-
emit citizens of Rock Island.
Alderman Kerr offered motion to the
effect that all laborers receive $1.75 pei
day, with no bosses, and teams at $3 pei
day.
This motion was referred to the street
and alley committee, with instruction to
examine into the premises.
The question of continuing the work on
the sewer was referred to the street and
alley committee
The railroad company was requested, on
motion, to station fiagman on. Twenty
fourth street.
The printing of the proceedings was
given to THE ARGUS Union and the week
ly papers, at $50 per annum. while THE
ARGUS was designated as the official paper
for the publication of ordinances.
After more wrangling about the over
seer of the poor, the council adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
RkPKE's TooTHAcHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTE.

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
an INcURABLE LUNG DISEASE OBJ CONSUMPTION.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams
but ACT DIRECTLY ON TUE INFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irritation. give relief in ASTHMA, BRoEcHI-
It's. CoUGHs, CATARRH and the THROAT TRoUBELs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to. Fer thirty years Browns Bronchial Troehes
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested By
wide and constant for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF The age. Sold at 25cts
9 box everywhere. dtts&weow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

front of the Shamrock House, when some
man passed by and snatched his silver
watch from his pocket. The stealing was
effected SO quickly that Berry did not have
an opportunity to secure good look at the
thief, and before he could follow him the
man had disappeared in an alley.
It will thus be seen that the band of
house breakers and sneak thieves is still in
this city, and the members are only await
ing favorable opportunity to work the
town.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of;your 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 neutrality-suspicious.
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 give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe 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 United States. sold every
where. 20 cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
NATURE'S TRIUMPH.


If you are weak, or languid, use
Frazer's Bitters.
Ifyour flesh is flabby and your com.
plexion sallow, use Frazer's Bitters.
If you live i'll a malarial district, use
Frazer's Bitter's
Ifworn down with the care of chill
dren, use Frazer's Bitters.
If you have got the blues, use Fraz
er's Bitters.
Ifyou kept late hours and lived con.
trary to the laws of health, use Fraz
er's Root Bitters.
Ifyou need toning up. take Frazer'f
Root Bitters
If you have abused instead of used
natures gifts, use Frazer's Bitters
Ifyou feel old before your time, use
Frazer's Bitters.
Iflife has become burden and you
have gloomy forbodings, use Frazer's
Bitters.
If your hands tremble and yo1r eyes
have grown dim, Frazer's Root Bit
ters will make you feel young again
Sold by all druggists everywhere al
the low price 800 per bottle. F. S
Henry Co., Sole Proprietos, Cleveland
Ohio.
For sale by McCabe & Wheaton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
Thos. Mccullough 6 Son.

The firm of Thos Mccullough 6 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 theil
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, 1881-05-03
TOWN TALK.
Morning Session Of the
Circuit Court.
Present Condition of the
City's Health.
Various other local Items.
Various other local Items.
CIRCUIT COURT.

This morning the business of the present
session of the circuit court was commenced
in earnest.
A number of motions for continuance,
and several cases of defaults taken.
The first case set for trial was that of
Eva Osborn versus the School Directors of
District No. 1-17-1W This is an appeal
cases from a Moline Justice, and is to
secure wages alleged to be due the plain
tiff for her services as teacher. The fol
lowing jury were impanneled:
G. NJ. Terry, Chas. Peterson, Ed. La
quatte, A. J. Whitney, III. A. Cook, Chas.
Exner, John Atkinson, Tom Butcher, Geo.
johnson, Ira A Wells, Peter Cewe and t.
Haden.
At late hour this afternoon the evi-
dence had not been submitted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
Coughing Congregation.

Clergymen who are annoyed by fits OF
coughing and nasal trumpetings, so COM
mon in churches and meeting houses at this
season of the year, cannot do better than
recommend to the flocks an immediate
resort of HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR The result of the advice, if
taken, will be comparative quiet on the
succeeding Sabbath; for this potent remedy
will by that time have effected a general
cure Many pastors know from experience
the value of the preparation as cure for
bronchial affections, and can, therefore,
conscientiousIy indorse it. Sold by
all druggists at so cents and 81. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
Adam H. Wilson, NJ. D., Philadelphia
writes: ''HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
has sold freely for the last year"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
SIMPLE DRUNK.

c. Cunninghammer was taken in last
night by the police because he was intoxi
Gated. This morning his case came up be
fore Police Magistrate Chopper. The evi
dence submitted was conclusive and show
ed that he had taken more whisky than one
man is allowed to drink As a consequence
he required the whole street when he at.
tempted to walk.
The court, taking into consideration the
fact that it was the first offense, let him of
with fine of 81 and costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
OandeGon,

DR. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from concentrated extract of Dan
delion root, in combination with other val
liable roots, barks, and herbs, and is with
out doubt the best liver corrector and blood
purifier in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted.
Use DIR. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds. 1t is so pleasant to the taste
that old people like it and children cry for
it.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
THE RIVER.

The river remains at good boating stage,
and very little change is reported in the
past twenty -four hours.
The Josephine came down from above
and the Diamond Joe passed up for St.
Paul.
Tomorrow, the Mary Morton is the
down boat, while on Thursday the Ar
kansas is due from below, and also the
JOSIE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
Notice to Water Consumers.

You are hereby notified that your water
rent from May 1st to November 1st, 1881,
is due. The rent must be payed to the
collector at the Office of the City Water
Works, before May 10th. If not paid by
March 10th the water will be cut off with.
out further notice. One dollar will be
charged for turning the water on again.
1-2-dSt FRED, CRAMER.
Supt. Water Works.
NAV end 1881.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
A Losing Joke.

A prominent physician of Pittsburgh said
jokingly to a lady patient who was com
planning of her continued i'll health and OF
his inability to cure her, |try Hop Bitters?
The lady took it in earnest and used the
Bitters from which she obtained perma-
nent health. She now laughs at the doctor
for his joke, but he is not so well pleased
with it, as it cost him good patient
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

The removal OF these tumors by KADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs G. Krapf, Mrs.
J. Il. Jolly and Mrs. P. Hendrix, published in
Almanac for 1879; also that OF Mrs c. 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, 1881-05-03

SYMPTOMS. Slight pain in side, the skin
and eyes assume q tick yellow coat. diges-
ton is impaired, an unpleasant sinking
sensation at the pit of the stomach is ex-
perienced. the bowels are irregular, the
mind fretful, the memory weakened, some
times slight cough. GOODNESS of the hands
and feet, sometime loss of appetite and at
others unnatural craving for food, dizziness
of the head, depressed spirits, feeling of
uncertainty, of having left something I'M
done, but can't tell was it is. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator, it will remove all
unpleasant feelings and make you well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
THE OTHER SIDE,

Messrs. Richardson & Pawers.
GENTS VIII you in your kindness to Gle please
state in your next edition, that the amount of my
defalcation is greatly exaggerated. shown
the total which less than $500, and the collec-
tons of bills for the whole month had to be deduct
&c, (which were considerable, which those doing
business with the company aware. The Union
should have shown mea little kindness and mot been
premature in their statement. The reason did
not return to the Office Yesterday, was that l was
told it had been turned over to another party,
whilst my way TO dinner and became as it were
perfectly demoralized, Go not propose to commit
suicide nor absCond. have children that ] must
live for my troubles were not criminal, and hope
with few days grace to square all accounts.
With respect etc,
THOs. l.. CLINTON,
Ex-Manager Western Union Telegraph Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

81 wish was dead" is an expression
not unfrequently used by the despeptic and
sufferer from liver disease; the depressed
spirits uniting the mind for anything, and
almost driving him to despair Be of
good cheer; there is life and health left for
you yet. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
1t regulates the liver, dispels dependency
and restores health
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
SNEAK THIEVES

John Berry reported to the Police last
night that he had been robbed, and could
give no description of, or clue to his sup
posed robbers. He stated that he was
standing on the sidewalk Immediately in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
Kidney Diseases.

Kidney diseases affiict the greater part of
the human race, and they are constantly
on the increase, but where the virtues OF
Kidney Wort have been known, they are
held in check and speedily cured. Let
those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff, give this
great remedy a trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, in the
LIQUID the most convenient.-Phitd. Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

Prevention is better than cure. Moffat's
Life Pills cleanse the system and prevents
disease. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters are In
vigorating and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

Those whose Compilations are poor may
rejoice in the existence of GLENN's SUI
PHUR SOAP.
Hills HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03

How often do we see the hard working
father straining every nerve and muscle,
and doing his utmost to support his family.
Imagine his feelings when returning home
from hard days labor, to find his family
PROSTATE with disease, conscious enough
to drive one almost crazy, All this unhap-
piness could be avoided by using Electric
Bitters, which expel every disease from the
system, bringing joy and happiness to
thousands. Sold at fifty cents bottle, by
G. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-03
The vol.atc Belt Co. Marshall. Mich

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, 1881-05-03
Dr. a adv ay'@
& REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing AperIents, Act
Without Pain, Always Reliable and Nat
urQl In their Dnerafinn

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a VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALoMEL
gum, purge, regulate purify, cleanse and strength
en- Railways Pills. for the cure OF ali disorders nf
me stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache Cons tjpation Costiye,
ness, Indigestion, /spepsia, Biliousness Billions
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Derangements of the Internal Vlscera warranted
TO effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable con-
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@ Observe the following symptoms Resulting
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Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullnese of the Blood
In the Head, ACidity of the Stomach, Nausea.
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullnese of Weight
ID the stomach, Sour ErupJons, Sinking or Flutter-
Head, Hurried and Dificuit Breathing Flptterippe
ct the Heart, Choking or Sufocating Sensation
Vhen IL Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision Dots
G WeDs before tue Sight, Fever and Dull Pain In
sne Head, deficiency of Perspiration GLOW ness of
NE skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest Limbs
aao sudden Flusnes OF Heat Burning in the Flesh
A Few doses OF kADWAYS PILLS will free the
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We repeat that the reader 1nust consult our
books and papers the bject of diseases 81 nd
heir cure, among which NAV be lamed ~
FALSE AND TRUE
tkADwAY on IRRITABLE UGETHRAn
ROADWAY ON SCHoFuLA,'
and others relating to different classes OF Diseases
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
READ ''FALsz AND TRUE"
warren, Cor Church ST. New York E1sF-T pfor-
NATION Wcfts thousands VIII be sent you
TO TKE PUBLIC.
There can be no better guarantee OF the yalueaf
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.nan the base and worthless limitations of them as
Snefe are raise hesolyents, Reliefs and Pills Re
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