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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
HE RECOVERED.

Oscar Wiley is an inmate of the county
Jail who has been playing the insane
dodge. He is imprisoned on a charge of
attempting liberties with little girl against
her will His case will be examined by
the grand jury early in January and he
will probably have a trial and an opportu-
nifty to visit Joliet. These thoughts, doubt
less disguised him, and he assayed the role
of maniac, and gave out that he intended
to kill himself The sheriff, the first night
took his improvised rope away from him,
but finally concluded that there was no
danger of the prisoner killing himself, so
he replaced the strips of blanket. That
official estimated that the prisoner could
not play the insane act with any credit to
himself, and that until he came to his
senses he would suffer solitary confine-
mcnt. This occurred last night and this
morning the prisoner fully recovered his
senses. and promised not to attempt any
insane freaks again The prisoner in
explanation of his conduct said that he
was sunstruck, few years ago and had a
peculiar sensation in his head, from its
effects
1t is probable that a term at Joliet will
cure him of his trouble.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

mind your honorable bodies that the
Northwestern states, while contributing
their fall share to the national revenues
and to the national defense, have hitherto
neither solicited nor received at the hands
of the national government any considera
BILE protection or aid to their local indus
tries, and also that the small appropriatia-
tions now asked for the completion OF the
works herein suggested viii, if granted,
result in as much or more of benefit to the
nation at large as to the particular section
within which the proposed expenditure
would be made.
On behalf of the Mississippi river
throughout the whole navigable length and
of its principal tributaries, the considera-
ton of which has been repeatedly and ably
presented to your honorable bodies, the
| undersigned beg to respectfully urge the
Importance of adopting early, judicious
efficient measures, with such adequate APP
preparations as shall with the least posi-
BILE delay, secure their fullest availability as
competitors for the traffic of the country
tributary thereto, or such as may seek that
mode of transfer either to distant points in
| our own country or for export. The COM
pletion of these water lines from the great
interior basin to the seaboard-the one
eastward on the line of the largest consum
ing section of agricultural products ia the
country, and to the principal ports of ex-
port, and the other southwark, supplying
the great cotton states with cheaper food
than can be grown within their own limits,
and for export by way of the Gulf of Mex
leo southern and to European countries,
would serve as regulators of railway rates
over so vast portion of the country that
your memorialists are impressed with the
conviction that the moderate expenditure
required from the national treasury to place
them in conditions of efficiency is entitled
to be considered as being in the direction
of true economy, and being asked for at
time when the financial condition of the
country warrants so appropriate an expen-
diture, we are induced to hope that it may
receive favorable consideration at your
hands,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
RuTFALQ PR AIRIE.
BUFFALO PRAIRIE.


The weather for several days has been
more settled" and farmers are getting
we'll through with corn gathering. The
foretaste of winter which we had, sholt
time since has given place to Indian Sum-
mer" which has for some time, no doubt,
been barking some where round"
Mr.. W. C. Mahappy is home again for
q short time on business.
Mr., Lordham, on yesterday, moved his
family into Mercer County.
On account of sickness in his family,
Supervisor Little was unable to be present
at the meeting of the County Board this
week.
Notwithstanding the roads are not in good
condition great numbers of hogs are now
being taken to market. Corn is scarce
and they must go.
Mr.. Perry Drury, son of Supervisor
Drury is erecting new dwelling, which
adds very much to the appearance of his
already beautiful place.
Mr.. VIM. Cleveland and family are
now domiciled in Reynolds; we regret very
much to lose them. they will be much
missed by our community.
Allen Eckerson, it is understood intends
starting for Kansas during the present
week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Don't Hazard Your Life.

A lighted torch in a powder mill is
scarcely more dangerous than deep-seat-
cough or cold. The individual Iwho waits
for such an insidious enemy of life to die
out of itself, commits frightful error
1t is an inexcuseable error too; for Hale's
Honey of Hoarhound And Tar will cure
any irritation of the lungs or throat with
a dispatch and thoroughness which pre-
clude all necessity for apprehension. No
type of cough, cold, influenza, or bron-
chitis can resist its strengthening. soothing,
healing operation.
PIKE's TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in
one minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
A JOKE.

Galva narrates the following amusing
story at the expense of certain member
of the revenue collection department of this
general circuit:
A revenue collector arrived at Galva
quite late, employed a man to show him
the way to the residence of the president
of the Board. The guide having taken a
little too much electric fluid" started the
wrong way, and led the old gentleman on
a wild goose chase" He (the eollector)
became alarmed and thought he was going
to be garroted. and started to run, when
his conductor started after him, trying to
explain. but the collector thought that was
no time to explain. They finally arrived at
the house they were looking for, when all
fear was Quoted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
PERSONAL.
CITY.

Mrs. o. A. Hass has gone to Burling
ton.
Louis Kohn left this city last night for
the west.
Charles Geerhart of Hillsdale was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. David Halves returned home from
Bushnell last evening.
Mrs. II. B. Adams left for her home in
the east this morning.
T. C. Perry and bride of Chicago pass
ed through this city during the morning.
S. T. S. Carrella, sculptor, arrived in
the city to-day and win locate here In bus
mess.
The Fay Templeton Opera troupe
were at the Harper last night, they left via.
C. B. & @. this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
MothersI nzoshsrs!l Moshsrsl.i

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth? II so. go at once and
Get bottle of Mrs. Winslew's sooth-
lug Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately--dep
npon 1T; there is no mistake about il.
There 10 not a mother OH 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
eases. 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
whore. IS cents q. bottle,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
a GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.
FALSE AND TRUE.
RAILWAYS
SarSaparillian ResOiyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, an-
mors In the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases Bad or 0n-
natural Habit of Body. Syphilis and lenereal. FEE
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt hneam,
Ricketts, White Swelling. Scald Head, Uterine Al
fections Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body. Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and bladder
Diseases. Chronic rheumatism and Gout, Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous deposits. ana va
rietlss of the above complaints to which some
times are given specioas names
We assert that there is no known remedy tnat
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvENT furnishes. II cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE sToPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE system, from Wnich
new material is formed. This Is the nrst corfec-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been saiVateu,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive SuDilhAte
have accum Mated and become deposited IN the
bones, Joints, etc, causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures, contortons, white sWel
Iings yaricose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARlLLiAN
will resolve away those deposits and extermlnSie
the virus OF the disease from the system
If those who are taxing these medicines LOT lne
cure of Chronic Scrofulous or Syphi1tic diseases
however slow may be the cure, feel better, ana
ind their general health improving, Ine1r nesn no
weight increasing, or even Keeping It's own, rs
sure sigh that the cure Is progressing. IN tneee
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease is not inactive; not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread ano
continue to undermine the constitution: AS soon
as the SARsAPARIILiAN makes the patient feel
better every hour you will grew oetter ana IN
e. eS in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Horses, Cattle And Chickens.

For collie and grubs, for lung fever,
cough or hide-bound, | give Simmons
Liver Regulator Qiquid) in one ounce
doses; or, one teaspoonful of the powder
in a mash twice day. Yon can recon-
mend it to every one having stock as the
best medicine known for the above COM
plants. In using it with my chickens, for
cholera and gapes, mix it with the dough
and feed it to them once day. BY this
treatment have lost none where the Reg
ulator was given promptly and regularly.
E. T. TAYLOR, Agt. for Changers of Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
NERVOUS nEsxLxrY

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
CRETIoNs OR EXCUSES, or somesdrai upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
Homeopathic SPECIFIC No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuyen-
years with perfectauccess by t thousands sands
Sold by dealers. Price, 800 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
81. 90 vial of powder Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYs'
HoMEoPATHIc MEDICINE COMPANY, 109
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
STREET coMxrssroxER.

The official conduct Of the present en-
cumbent of the office of street commission
er, it is said will engage the attention OF
the city Council at the meeting next Mon
day night. 1t is charged against him that
he runs the street work to suit himself. and
pays no attention Whatever to the direc-
tions of the street and alley committee. It
is also alleged that he accomplishes very
little work for the money expended, and
has boss for every three or four work
men.
His conduct was very severely criticised
at the last special meeting and its consid
GRAFTON win engage general attention next
Monday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
SINGING SOCIETY.

A number of German residents of this
city, interested in the formation of good
singing society, held meeting at Turner
hall last Wednesday evening. An organi
cation was effected by electing Gottleib
Beck President, John Russ Vice president,
John Westphal Secretary, and Joseph
Huber Treasurer. The name adopted for
the society is the ''Arion Singing Society, .
and the list of members reaches as high as
fifty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
SOMEBODY TO BLAME.

This morning very distressing sight
was presented to those pedestrians who
CHANGED TO pass along Third avenue, in the
shape of young boy sadly under the in
fiuence of liquor. The young inebriate
was said to be boy by the name of Garin,
and his age was represented at fifteen
years.
He staggered along the avenue on his
way home where he should have met with
a warm reception.
The impression was general among those
who saw the boy that somebody was to
blame for selling him liquor, as he did not
become intoxicated from drinking hydrant
water The affair would certainly stand
an examination from some quarter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Feeble Ladies.

Those langHid, tiresome sensations, caus-
ing you to feel scarcely able to be on your
feet; that constant drain that is taking
from your system all its elasticity. driving
the bloom from your cheeks; that continu-
al strain upon your vital forces, rendering
you irritable and fretful, can easily be re-
moved by the use of that marvellous rem,
edy. Hop Bitters. Irregularities and OBJ
structlons of your system are relieved at
once, while the special cause of periodical
pain is permanently removed. VIII you
heed this?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

The present season has proved very
generous period so far as game is concern
ed, and the lands about this city and coun-
ty have generally contributed their share
of the feathered favorites.
Not few men in this city as well as in
the neighboring towns have made q hand
some revenue by shipping the game to
eastern markets, and the tweather gives
promise of making the game season a good
one from beginning to end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
SELECTED.

The Ucal Lodge I. o. o. F. No. sos,
held an election last night when the fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
half year:
NJ K Stafford, N G.
Fl. A. Hampton, V. G.
C. Walack, r. S.
James Vanhorr, p. s.
NJ s. O'Neil, Treasurer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
ELECTION.

A regular communication of Trio
Lodge, No. 81, was held last evening, al
which the following officers were elected:
W. M.-James NJ. Montgomery.
s. WI F. Robinson
J. W.-M NJ Briggs
Treas.-H. Burgower.
Sew. L. Sweeney
Tyler-George Foster.
Member Board of Control for two years
III. Burgower.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels, the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases.
Kidney-Wor produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
LIQUID or Dry form -Inter- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
No Old styles.

No culled patterns to sell at cost, but
new and fresh patterns are arriving every
day.
All of the choicest and newest patterns
of carpets are to be found at G. c. Knell's
and none but the newest manufactures
kept in stock,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

for his property, and the final decision
Of the jury only covered the remain
ing defendants, Dusenbury and Light.
The verdict rendered during the night
was $3.50 to Dusenbury and Light, and
81, 29s to the latter, as an individual owner
of property.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
DAILY DOTS.
Death Of a Man in the Coal
Mines.
The would-be Insane Prison
er at the Jail.
The Pest House Question and
Other News.
KILLED.

Last night fatal accident occurred in
the coal mines owned and managed by
Gilchrist and Co., Rapids City.
A man, whose name has not been ascer
while emerging from the same, was over
taken by the cars loaded with coal, OF
their way to the surface. He fell on &c
the track, and the loaded cars passed ovel
him. Some companions on their way out
discovered him and Immediately carried
him to the furface. His death, however
occurred before they reached the surface
This morning Coroner Morris visited the
spot and win hold an inquest during the
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
On Thirty Days Trial.

We viii send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances ON trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af
fiicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc, guaranteeing speedy relief and COM
plete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
CoUNTY COURT.

Last night the jury in the case of the G.,
b. 6 O. versus Maxwell ct ais. The suit
was of condemnation character, to ascer
tain the injury to property througfs which
the c., B. s. @. passed at Moline. 1t has
been in progression several days, and was
given to the jury last evening at an early
hour without argument, The defendant.
Maxwell, arranged with the corporation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
NV Tormented Rack,,

Is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do YOU
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are over over-tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cIeansed of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. TT acts like a
charm says well known physician, 81
never knew it to fall Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-B0sto Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

The removal OF these tumors by kADwAx's kE-
SOLVENT is now certainly established that wnat
ommon recognized fact by all parties Witness
he cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. G. krapi, Mfs
J. H. Jolly and Mrs. P. D. Hendrix, puollsne9 IN
our Almanac for 1879; also Vat OF Mrs g. D BID
bins, in the present edition of our False ana
True"
one bottle contains more of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

The genuine Fellows Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites is put up in pint bottles, the
name of Fellow & Co. blown on.
Should the patient have any difficulty in
procuring the Compound Syrup in his
vicinity let him not be put off with any
other remedy; because this article has not
it's equal in the disease for which it is rec
commended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions OF youth, weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &C., 1ill send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
Was discovered by missionary in South America
Send a self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. imam, Station D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
A Statement From The Mayor.

Moline, ILL.,, July IA, 1881.
H H. Warner & Co.. Sirs-My wife
and self both unite in pronouocing your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure the best Med
icine we ever used.
S. w. WHEELOCK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat

a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped Neglect frequently results In
an IScURABLE LUNe DISEASE OBJ CONSUMPTION.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrupe and balsams,
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE IEFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irrit alton, give relief in ASTHMA BRoECHI-
tbs, COUGHS, CATARRH. and the TaRoAT TRoUBELs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age. Sold at 25cts
boz everywhere. dtfs&weow
s'Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on
Pozzoni's powder imparts q richness
Maha nerf haa ,ipo Usaff dsaxpT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

AGNosTURA BITTERs are the best remedy
for removing indigestion and all diseases
originating from the digestive organs. Be
ware of counterfeits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine article. manufac-
tured by DR.. J. G. B. Siegert 6 Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

A fortune awaits DR.. g. r. Skyes, of
1869 Madison street, Chicago, if he was not
so utterly opposed to advertising his
"'Sure Cure for Catarrh" and" Atmos-
pheric Insuffiator,', but he says they need
no advertising.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Slippers, Slippers, Slippers,
EIi,,roru S1irnar.a

Monday afternoon Carse & Reticker will
have on exhibition the largest and most
complete stock Of Holiday Slippers ever
offered to the citizens of Rock Island and
they invite you all to call and look at them
before you buy your presents for the holi-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia 2. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia f. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue. Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

ga lady had the flesh eaten off her arm
by scrofula. Could see the sinews work
ing. Lindsey's Blood searcher' cured her. "
7. Ralston, Elderton, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

Give Trask's Ointment one simple trial
for those Sore Eyes. 1t will give you a
new lease of life For Piles, Aches and
Sores, it excels everything.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

What's the Best Disinfectant and rem
edy for skin irritations and defects?
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown Soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Remember this: There are many diseases

- Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties, no medi
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffatf
Life Pills Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

Keep your family well supplied with
Sellers Cough SYRUP" Use it in time;
you win avert bronchial and pulmonary
affections. 25cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

The volrato 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, 1881-12-02
CAUTION.

An remedial agents capable : Destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine arnica, hyosciamus, and other power
full remedies does at certain times, in very small
doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, Ii repeated,
may aggrayate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There ia necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excruciatIng pain quicker, without entalling
the least difhsulty In either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for ffty cents. There lie
not remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other maiarious bilious.
carlet typhoid, yellow and other fevers faided by
RadWay'e Pills) so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t will in q few moments when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, 3 pasms. Sour otomach
heartburn Sick Headache, Diarrhea, Dysentery
ColIc Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Palus
Travellers should always carry bottle OF Rad
water will prevent sickness OF pains from change
of water. 1t is better than French brandy or Dltz
tiers as a etimulant.
MINERS and LUMBERMEN should always be pro-
CID wit