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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
WORDY WAR.

Mary Hubbard is colored individual
and so is Charles Allen. The former yes
terday afternoon had a warrant issued
against the latter in which she
charges him with employing language not
suited to a gentleman of color.
Charles, hearing of the legal proceedings
which had been instituted against, him
made himself scare, rs it were and the
officer was unable to find him.
The fracas occurred yesterday and, al
though short in duration, is said to have
been strong in its character. When the
flood subsidies and Charles is found, the
case will be heard before Justice Chopper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
ATLANTA, Ill, Dec. II, 1880.

ATLANTA, III, OCC' i 4, 1CCO.
Mrs DIR. KECK:-Dear Friend: | wish
to make known through your columns
what your wonderful remedies and
noble advice has done for me. For the
last ten years have been debilitated
all over; system generally run down;
suffering with severe pains in my
side. back and heart; also had the
wors of female troubles I had sink
ing spells ut times which 1 thought l
woule never come out of. My whole
left side was paralyZed. l was scarce
ly able to come to your office, lack ed
blood. You gave me good healthy
blood without the use of iron, which
SO many doctors give. By your advice
| went to your Infirmary for special
treatment I couldn't receive at home,
and l advise all delicate ladies to go to
the Infirmary.
Suffering ones, give Mrs. Keck fair
trial and success is yours. bless the
day / uet you. want you to come TO
Lincoln and treat my afflicted friends.
Any one doubling this can address me.
Yours with the best wishes,
MRS EMILY RHoADs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
A MENAGERIE.

The Armory last night presented lively
appearance, caused by the rawlings of James
Buffers, who was confined in the city bas-
tile for drunkenness. During the night the
prisoner was afflicted with simon pure
case of delerium tremens. He imagined
that tirst-class menagerie had been con-
fined in the Armory, and flattered himself
that all the reptiles were making him their
special target.
This morning friends of the unfortunate
individual paid his fine and removed him
away from the city. 1t is highly probable
that he took his imaginary collection of
snakes with him to his new home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
PERSONAL.


CITY.
Capt. G. W. Girdon, is in the city
J. Ripper, Chicago, registers at the Har-
per.
c. w. Bridgford, of Troy, is at the Rocl,
Island
H. c. Post, New York, is at the Rock
Island.
The Soloists of the Opera Troupe are at
the Harper.
NJ Cutter. Peoria, is a transient at the
Rock Island.
G. w. Chapman, Newark, is transient
at the Harper,
A, B. Dayton, Poughkeepsie, is late
arrival at the Harper.
F. Wild. Division. Freight and Ticket
Ageng of the c, NJ. & St. p. is at the
Harper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
) MARRIAGE.

Last evening very pleasant event was
celebrated at the residence of John W.
Reinor, being none other than the mar
rage of Mr.. Prescott Mosely of the city and
Miss Rosetta Stevens of Davenport The
ceremony was pronounced by Justice
Cropper.
If common report be true, this matrimon-
ial union is one of the quickest on record
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
Ladies',

If you would enjoy the satisfaction of hav-
ing clear complexion, free from pimples
and sallowness, we would advise you to use
DR.. Whites Dandelion Alternative It is
prepared from Dandelion root, in combina-
ton with other valuable roots, barks, and
herbs. 1t is mild yet thorough in its action
is entirely harmless and pleasant to take.
Pint bottles only one dollar. Use DR..
Whites Pulmonaria for coughs and colds.
The best in the market.
For sale by c. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and none
are SO profoundly grateful and show such
an interest in recommending Hop Bitters
as women. 1t is the only remedy peculiar
ly adapted to the many ills the sex is sub
ject to. Chills and fever, indigestion or
deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches. weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts of the body, a feeling of lassitude and
dependency are all readily removed by
these RitterS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
a. LETTER.
.202S CENTER ST. COR. GROVE,

BLooAINGToN, ILL.,, Jund g. 1880.
Mrs. DR.. KEcK-Dear Madam: would like the
public to know what you have done for my wife,
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means. At the age of 10 she was sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles, which left her with con-
etitutional disease which has afflicted her
since, nearly % years. Some Of the many symp-
toms have been aggravated by female troubles,
with severest aching at the top OF the head, and
great heat continual pain in the small Of the back
piles for II years, very bad; dropscal tendency,
o1teh Dioat1ng badly; and her system was also
very Iull OF humorous matter. She one time
mad polypus cut out from her nose, and later,
ABOUT years ago, hnd two tumors removed from
her rlgnt cheek, leaving large But by these
operations the cause of the trouble was, OF course
NOT reached Seeing what you had done for others
my WiIe began under your direction In January
last IN two weeks time the headaches with which
sne nao suffered Tor SO many years gone, and
one montn treatment at your Bloomington Office
convinced her and myself that your treatment was
what she needed to reach her case, and she accom-
panied you to your lnfrmary in Davenport Iowa
personal care. she was cured of the piles her f.
male troubles were entirely relieved, and without
the use of the knife, there were removed from the
bocy twelve tnmors, including large ovarian IN
NOR. she has continued the treatment of her sSs-
TEN at nome under your directions since then and
experienced constant improvement and better
healtn IMAM In these many years / hope all who
suffered as she did may be led to consult your
treatment. My daughter Oracle seven yea e old
nas also taken the treatment with great beues for
throat troubles Myself or wife would gladly olive
any further information desired e
"a very gsssefully yours, RoRERT FILL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
True to her Trust.

Too much can not be said of the ever
faithful wife and mother, constantly watch
ing and caring for her dear ones, never
neglecting single duty in their behalf.
When we are assaulted by disease, and the
system should have thorough cleansing,
the stomach and bowels regulated, blood
purified, malarial poison exterminated, she
must know that Electric Bitters are the
only sure remedy. They are the best and
purest medicine in the world, and only fifty
cents. Sold by G. Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

THE REASON WHY-Mr. Fellows, in his
Medical Monty" gives reason for the
peculiar action of his Hypophosphites in
the cures of disease, which seem to be
born out by facts From tonic action of
the sympathetic Nerves all Organic Mus
Giles are Strengthened and the patient over
comes his malady simply, pleasantly, and
rapidly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
A Sure Cure.

Do you know what it is to suffer with
Piles? If you do, you know what is one
of the worst torments of the human frame
The most perfect cure ever known is Kid
ney-Wort. 1t cures constipation, and then
its tonic action restores health to the dis
eased bowels and prevents recurrence of
disease. Try it without delay. The dry
and the liquid are both sold by druggists.
- EILoy.e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

1t is the functions of the liver are in any
way disordered, the whole body, and not
only the body, but the mind sympathizes
with the disturbed organ. Bilious COM
plants are more common than any other
disease; and to remove the bile, as well as
to regulate the Liver, you only have to
take Simmons Liver Regultor, which will
impart new life and vigor to the whole
system
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

The parties being strangers to eaeh-other,
met on Monday. Mutual attachment fol-
lowed and the momentous question was
asked and answered last Wednesday The fol-
lowing davthe license to wed was issued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
TO-DAY. Nor TO.MoRRoW-

Procrastination is not only the thief of
time, but of health and life. 1t will not do
to daily, for example, with violent cold.
To-day it may be cold and nothing more,
tomorrow congestion of the lungs may
have commenced, and in a week the patient
may be in a dying condition. 'HALE's
HONEY OF FOREGROUND AND TAR" when
taken in the early stages of all Lung and
Throat diseases, is an absolute and unfail-
ing specific. A favorable result is guaran-
teed. Sold by all druggists everywhere at
so cents and 81. Great saving by pur-
chasing large size.
DR. Ormsby, Jr., of Logan, ILL.,, writes
"HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR
has some strong GdCocates in this place"
Pixies TOoTHACHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

on which those who desired returned to
Rock Island.
To-day the scene has been visited by a
large crowd of people. The baggage is
also being removed from the river.
No trains viii be sent out on this road
for several days, and the bridge cannot be
repaired until the high water subsidies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Let the poor sufferers from female com
plants take courage and rejoice that a
painless remedy has been found We re-
fer to LYDIA PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND. 1t is prepared at 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass. Send to Mrs. Pink
ham for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

MAMMA, IF YOUR LITTLE ONES contract
skin diseases at school, apply GIENN's
SULPHUR SOAR.
Hills HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown, 50c
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Carse & Reticker have received their
spring stock of the above goods and
they are prepared to fit you in broad or
slim shoes of the latest styles. 22d2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Laboring men should never be without
bottle of Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Nothing equals it for bruises, cuts, sores
throat, lamencss, and all inflammation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Base Music. To be reused from sweet
and delicious slumber by a "cat serenade, -
is on a par with to be annoyed in the church
by the steady hacking and coughing of
individuals, who neglected to take DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Cohnaugton's advertisement and a careful
reading of the facts set forth. dm&w&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
The volraio Belt Co., sxarsnall, Mich

VIII send their celebrated Electro-V Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out DELAY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

"Tfs beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on
Pozz mis- powder imparts richness
Waking the skin as soft as down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

''1hie paper may be found on nle At all times a.
c., X. l. & p. r. Il. Ticket Office, No. 50 Clark St,
Chicago, where our friends at liberty to call
and examine it,"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Boils, carbuncles and all eruptive dis
eases yield readily to the healing influence
of Pages Climax Salve. 1t is a potent
remedy. For sale by Druggists every
where.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
WATER FALLING

The water is now falling in the river,
the decline being about one half inch since
o'clock this morning. The greatest dan
ger is now from the wind, which created
quite ripple on the surface of the water.
Danger is not yet past, but hopes arc
entertained that no more damage will be
caused to farming lands than has already
been accomplished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
Hard Coal.

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and SO IS per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
noy29f q. III. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

The L. S. Government uses Howe Scales
Send for catalogue to BORDEN, SELLECK &
Co., General Agents, Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Tune up your Voice" and stop cough
ing by taking DR., Bulls Cough Syrup
Price % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
LOCAL COLUMN.

For SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
THE ENGINEER,

VIM. West, and his fireman, went down
with the engine They were probably
taken by surprise and did not apprehend
their danger until too late. The en-
CINE and tender sank Immediately
and in remarkably short space
of time were completely under water,
not trace of them being visible. All eff
forts to recover the bodies of these two
men, who died while at their post, proved
unavailing, and it is not improbable to sup
pose that their remains are either wedged
in between the cab and tender, or else have
been carried down the swollen stream.
So sudden and unexpected was the acct
dent that no bell was rung or whistle
sounded to alarm the passengers who were
first made aware of their danger by the water
rushing into the cars from every crevice
and aperture.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
DIRE DISASTER.
The Accident On the West
ern Union Road.
Graphic account of the scene
at the bridge.
HOW PASSENGERS WERE SAVED
FROM DROWNING.

The details of the bridge disaster over
the Meredosia river, which occurred yester-
day morning, on the Western Union rail
road, still confirms the statement made in
the last issue of the ARGUS, in which it was
affirmed that eight lives had been lost and
others injured.
From Mr. George W. Chapman, a
passenger on the unfortunate train, a
graphic account of the accident is obtained.
The gentleman arrived last night from the
scene of the disaster, and is the first eye
witness to the accident who has given his
version of the unfortunate mishap.
THE ACCIDENT
occurred at exactly Is minutes to 8 O'Clock,
as that hour was indicated by the watch of
the express messenger. His time piece
stopped when he was thrown into the
water, and a subsequent examination re-
vealed the fact as above stated.
The mishap was the result Of the wash
ing away of a portion of the trestle-work
which supported the bridge. 1t was I'M
avoidable, as due care and diligence were
exhibited by the officials. Two trains had
passed over it but a short time previous
to the disaster, one from this city and the
other freight in the opposite direction.
The train was composed of the engine,
tender, a baggage and smoking err com
bined, one passenger coach and the sleep
er. On giving away of the bridge the en-
CINE and tender were precipitated into the
raging torrent The baggage car and pas
senger coach followed, while the sleeper
was tipped up at an angle of 45 degrees.
One end being down close to the water, the
middle portion resting on the ground or
and the rear end of the car
was elevated twenty or thirty feet in the
air.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
THE PASSENGES

numbered fifteen souls among whom was u
lady and her two children enroute for this
city. Three of these passengers were in
the sleeper, eleven in the passenger coach
and one in the smoking and bag
gage car. The latter car became
disengaged from the trucks and after
partially filling with water, it fioated down
stream. The baggage man Sam Flannigan
and express messenger Warren Ellethrope
with the single passenger made their way
by breaking the windows of the car,
to the roof where they stood until the i'm
promptu raft came near the shore when
they jumped. Two of them landed in
safety but the passenger, whose name can
not be ascertained, missed his footing and
fell back into the water. Although efforts
were made by his companion to save him,
he passed under the water and was never
seen again. So swift was the current that
his body was carried away in an instant
and his death is a certainty
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22

Pixies TOoTHAcHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MISITTE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
THE PASSENGER COACH,

This car contained eleven people and
when, the accident occurred the greatest
confusion followed The men all made a
rush for the doors, but finding that the
water was filling the car they knocked
out the window glass, and assisted the lady
passenger to the roof. As quickly as pos
sible the occupants of the car, or at least
six of them were transferred to the roof
while the little child, Dr. Lundy of Albany,
a man from Pine Bluff and two others
failed to leave the car. They were prob
ably excited and in attempting to get out
of the Car were drowned
This car as was the case with the baggage
car separated from the wheel trucks and
floated down the river 1t finally lodged
among some trees below the bridge, and
while moored at this point, boats came to
their rescue and safely carried the passen
gers to the adjacent high ground
THE SLEEPER
contained three inmates, namely; H. w Cor
don, Rochester; G. w. Chapman, Newark
and Henry Warren, Boston. These three
with the porter and conductor of the train.
Thos. Fuller escaped without injury. When
the sleeper tipped up, the sleeping occu-
pants were thrown out into the aisle. They
made their escape from the car by dropping
On the track from the elevated end. So
hasty was their exit that none of them was
clothed, and in their scanty |
they stood on the track not know
ng where to go to escape future danger.
The sleeper settled in the mud, and finally
me of their number ventured back to where
heir clothes had been left, and secured
he wearing apparel and over-coats of the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-22
BOATS.

Anumber of small boats soon made their
appearance, manned by willing citizens of
Meridosia and Albany. The search for the
bodies was continued during the day, but
with little result, as up to a late hour last
night none of the drowned passengers had
been recovered. The residents and railroad
officials did all in their power to mitigate
the suferings of those rescued, and during
the afternoon trains were sent to this city
, 1881-01-08
ovcry quarter, mud tho removal OF sectional
tcalnl,sfrt and rAee dtalinuuonS In al our
WISCONSIN SEN.ATons11Ip.

Col. n. W. lkcyrx 1ntorvtesvcd-T1o
Talks Freely or tho Sehntort"i Httma-
tiun-'rltc ~ WSn.vycr tsnnE ~ Playing
Gnnla Of 1Irnn-N1r. Hn,vycr 1Ina n
Narrow Extnpo from II 1Ebrrtble Death.
Sptelat UAratth 10 The Chicago Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Jim. IA local reporter In
tcry!uwch tho lion. Il. W. Reyes, who Is n
candidate for tito United Stntcs Srnntc. n
regard 10 his Wow Of the present situation
MD Ills own prospects, and prints Tho follow
iflg rcrnrt OF tho conversation Iii this nlorn-
ing'a tnpar:
Atr. l<oyos claimed to hnvc tho most iattcrtne
assurances TINT ho would hive n!n1nrlty, nf tho
votes cast, and would consequently hn clrctpti,
othnr aHlc. sawyer, il sir. Keyes' opinlat,
Ali lilo lmisu al,l excitement tna.lo hy tho
swysr fAGtS n} W. spr @ to GfeSsq M hS @
ing for tho ,nc,nuora nf THO Legislature to jump
nlM'nrt!. ~ totr chr WIS tic only one that could
A GAME OF HUFF
"Do W yo.i th!%E sawyor t,n: u.o., n,nnoy for
tho rlrchren Or rotesr" nsk.d tl,e scporter:
"Of cotisc, taavo ny own oIlnon Ho,ut IT,
s.t,M what do ya,s Daso your prospccts7.
cvey fG psr 1s0ss Il t avs sads fs
kept me pretty we'll posted. II, 10 surc, havo
carried oil Il,y own cnnvnas. BECAUSE cohlt not
~ tA3 hSe'St IL NhlAH
work wns nsstfett.. Personal observauon ns*!'res
CHANCES I'm. md mti!',sto ssssss, u.,,,.
VIZ I,oiox H. t,,tn.t m ,v,Ii Ie i.o .born hv
bot,, ny friends at,i thosr of Mr. sawyer. Tho
othcr RIdu lbs inade iii preparations fof bitter
ID yos. think tho fight will 1cad TO brcnk
In favor ot 'tlar. horse sos ~
mo; tue contest will 30 virtually oetwcon
stI. SAWYER AND MYSELF.
There n1ny he certain part!pa who Will receive
complimentary votes On tho nrst lniiot, but It
Will narrow t'n'vn to tho two candidates men,
ton VIII 1e I,s eshfr III. ny; IL Sawyer Or nsse'f'
ai!l mn iEl'lto at1fo y WlA! 10 nlyaoli. 49,
, 1881-01-08
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
Tho NcbrnRlka Farmers Meet md Paws
Resolutions in Favor OF Regulating
IxntlroMtlx, Improving Rivers, Etc.

Tho NcbrnRl6n Farmers Meet md pnRH
Resolutions in Favor Of Regulating
IsntlroMt'*, Improving Rivers, Etc.
sptctat Dttpase!s 10 The cA.eago 1tibaut.
OMAHA, Mob, Jan. 7.-The Nebraska Stato
Farmers Alliance. which llas been III session
Mt Lincoln for two days, completed It's organ-
izntton mid adjourned. They adopted d
sories OF resolutions, NJ follows:
{ {snsS'S'f 1ansys Sht t1f Esa sts!St s sq faft 1
!,aye nsuyet privileges conferred MpUii thcnl
By their charters BY tllscrl,niuasions. opprcss-
i've exnetlons, watering, stock, atld pooling
ea;nlygs, and by totai tisFeEa1tl ct Sees.
rcqtlcsttns u,e LEGISLATURE now sitting to
poss laws to anf0rcp tho constitutional pro-
visions and provide penalties for u Violation
Second: Declaring against tho oppressive
tho Union Pacific; RnilroA1 ,und ut Ilatts-
mouth by THO Burlington, 4 Missouri liallroad,
alMl demanding tllnt said tolls bp reduced 10
mileage rntes.
a. Thirtl: Id Cal'lIg upon Congrsss to improve
Fourth Demanding Of tho present Legts-
laturo to elect Il man Unttcl Stntus Senntor
who Will publicly declare to support all
measures tent!ing to redress tho wrongs here
F1Nh--Dcctarlng tho farmers interests par-
amount to pnIltfcal interests, mud tho 1llel!l-
bGrS Of tho Convention VlGd1e themselves to
Elyo t!!o f0rn0s uralerGncg where they coll-
tlict will. party affiliations I'll elections.
tlon Of Nebraska oalas diverted from tns ng-
rleulttlro anti given over to tho stock-raishng
interests.
Tho Convention was attended by about 300
persons, and strong speeches werc made de-
uuncIatIve Of tic present railroad manage
M0nt Of the country.
, 1881-01-08
CRESTON, IOWA.

KMnll-Pox Reported Epidemic Mar
row lfscnpe or n Passenger. Train
from u Disaster.
DEs MONIES, H.. Jah. 7.-Small.pox Is said
to be epidemic ut Ctestol,, Union County,
tweuty.four cases being reported. =,
Night bofore last tho eng!neerof the Mount
Ayr brunch .of tho Chicago. Burlington i
tlh!ncy, at CFstntt,, Was tnfnrnlea Tint n
tlLstunce nut. ltunnti!nE curve ut fist speed,
III, discovered horse III tho ttrAt bridge, i
short 4Istanee al.ead. Reversing the engine,
anu with full heaA Ut steain ,lil1 Air.btakes,
horse, ayerting 4 terribIs disaster, Int lie
passengers anil train Ille,l WerD I'LL standing
on tllelr llcatts aud geilernlEy reversed.