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The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20

ness OF his utterance ce-suggesting as pos
sble explanation very recent and heavy
dinner, or greatly troubled conscience
over his final act of aposiasy from his early
New England faith. The latter was prob
ably the truth, since he is known to have
pondered the question of his ultimate de-
cision; and with his naturally grea! and
noble traits of character he could not have
announced it without manifest tokens of un-
easiness. / was greatly interested in the
brief dialogue between him and MIR. Calhoun,
which followed this speech. Reference was
made to their famous passage-at-arms
twenty years before; and Mr.. Calhoun,
while taking exception to some of Mr.. Web
ster's positions, congratulated him on his
strong deliverence in the interest of slavery.
The great Carolinian was then wrestling
with the disease which soon afterwards ter
minated his life, AMI was thin, pale. and
feeble of step; but his ,ingularly intellectual
face, and the peculiar light which flashed
from his eye while spsaking, made him the
most strikingly picturesque figure in the
Senate. No man can compute the evils
wrought by his political theories; but in
private life he was thoroughly upright and
pure, and no suspicion of political jobbery
was ever whispered in connection with hii
name. In his social relations he was most
genial and kindly, while he always vel
coined the society of young men who sough,
the aid of his friendly counsel.
l happened to be in the Senate on Apri
II, just before the memorable fracas be
tween Foote, of Mississippi, and Colone
Benton. They had had an unfriendly en-
counter not long before, and IL was we'll un
derstood that Benton had made up his mint
that Foote should not henceforward nam,
him or allude to him in debate. Foote wa
on the floor and in speaking of the lat
Southern Address" referred to Benton il
terms which everybody understood. In al
indirect wav he became more and NOR
personal as he proceeded. Colonel Bentol
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
WINTERS COMING.

The approach of Winter is heralded by
the chilly atmosphere which, fer the past
few days has been a marked characteristic
of the local weather. No longer the airy
fairy summer cars are seen upon the streets,
but in their stead the box vehicles, with
straw end other concometants of the win
terry season, gladden. the eyes of the weary
pedestrians. The coal and stove men as
sumo spiritual, benevolent, facial express
sion that is in direct contrast with the
gloomy appearance of the ice venders
The festive hammock is stored away for
another season, and straw hats are
no longer necessary to keep the massive
brows of the average Rock Island man
free from perspiration. Linen busters are
not considered the proper garment unless
lined with fur and having o fire scene on
the back, while overcoats and listers once
more demand exclusive recognition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
SAD SCENE

very pathetic and touching incident
is reported to have occurred at Burlington,
Iowa, last Wednesday, on the death of a
little child of Mrs. George Wilson, of Mi
Ian. The lady with three children, one of
whom was alittle girl, was en- route to Glad
stone, H., where relatives resided One
of the little children had been taken sick
and the anxious mother became more i'm
patient than ever to reach her destination
where the little sufferer could receive prop
er care and medical attention. Before the
B. & S. W. train pulled into Burlington,
the little life had ceased to be, and the
mother had only the lifeless form of her
child. Amidst the hustle and confusion of
the movement of a train, the little sufferer
had expired without struggle, and the
heartbroken parent was not aware that her
child was dead until the depot had been
reached, The tiny hands were peacefully
folded, the baby lips were hushed forever,
the spark of life had fled.
The remains We're sent to Gladstone,
where the mother and children followed by
the same train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
HIGH WATER.

The present unprecedented high water
of the Mississippi river and its tributaries
creates considerable alarm in this vicinity,
as fears are entertained that repetition of
the scenes of the flood of the summer of
1880 will follow the rise which is now re-
ported above this point. The stage of
water is now 10 feet above low water
mark, and it will not require very great
augmentation to flood the low lands below
the city.
Rock river is also OVERLOOKING its banks
in every direction, and the volume of water
is daily increasing.
The officers of the steamer Josie, which
arrived from above during the morning,
report that the river at Lansing, a port
only short distance above Dubuque, was
rising yesterday at therate of one inch per
hour The rise viii be felt at Rock Island
tonight and tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD.

The provincial synod of the Episcopal
dioceses of this state, the dioceses of ILL
nois, Springfield and Quincy, convened at
the cathedral of st. John in Quincy in an
nual session Wednesday morning The
synod is an intermediate body of dioceses
within q state or contagious states. 1t is
a legislative body between the annual do
cesar convention and the general conven-
ton of the church held every three years
The synod opened at II O'Clock with
religious services, which occupied the
morning session. But little business was
transacted in the Afternoon. Among other
things the St. Mary's Institute at Knox
vile was made the school of the church in
the state. Heretofore the institute was
under the diocese Of Quincy
In the evening Dr. F. Courtney, of st.
james church, Chicago, delivered a sermon
at the Cathedral. There was large audi
ence in attendance and the sermon was
highly complimented, many pronounced it
the finest ever delivered at st. Johns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
UlTY LINES.
Robbery Of Lindeburg's Res
idence last night.
Action of the vestry over Mr..
Aliens Resignation.
High Water, Presentation and
other News.
ROBBERY.

This morning the residence of John
Lindeburg situated on the corner of Sth
avenue and 143th street was entered and a
trunk containing quite an amount of money
and clothing was carried off. The thieves
entered the house and removed the trunk
from the sleeping room of Mr.. Linderburg
and his wife without awakening either Of
them. The robbers convened the trunk
down to pasture south Of the house, and
there made careful examination of its con-
tents, as the trunk was found at later
hour, with every evidence of being rifled
The keysgas found in the lock, so it is
probable that it was open when they Sc
cured it. The police were informed of the
affair, and their search resulted in finding
the trunk, its contents and note for $500
articles were returned to their owner who
on a hurried examination stated that moth
ing of any great value had been retained.
1t was generally known that Mr. Linde-
burg and his wife were well fixed financial
~ as they were regarded as possessing
goodly share of money and were supposed
to carry it with them or keep it in their
house. They are from Muscatine and have
but recently been married. 1t is supposed
that the thieves were after money and
that the ready cash was secreted
in the trunk, carried that article away and
then searched it. Fortunately no money
was kept in the trunk, and the search re-
vealed that fact to the disguised robbers.
No clue has been obtained as to the parties
who committed the deed, but it is thought
that the robbers were experts. from the
fact that they could enter the house, re-
move the trunk from sleeping apartment
and not disturb persons sleeping in the
very room.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
LIQUOR DEALERS.

This afternoon the members of the Lii
quor Dealers Protective Association held a
meeting at Turner Hall. The meeting was
called to order by A. Herkert and A. E.
Knickerbocker officiated as Secretary.
The proceedings were of an informal
character, aud included general CONVEX
sation as to the ways and means best
adapted to promote the interests of the or
ganization. There was also some talk of
expelliug certain members for Irregular
ties, but up to q late hour no formal action
on this matter had been taken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
Welded ON THE WATER.

There was surprise party on the
steamer Gem City as she made her last
down trip between this city and Keokuk,
as wedding occurred among other Incl
dents of the voyage. The couple were
Mr.. J. T. McKown and Miss Belle Davis,
both of Hancock county. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Kown, of Hancock, oficiated. After the
ceremony the wedding party enjoyed an
elegant supper served by the caterer of the
boat. The couple We're congratulated by
the officers and passengers, all joining in
the wish that the marriage life SO joyously
begun should be happy one.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

DR.. Whites Dandelion Alternative, the
great blood purifier and renovator, a spe-
cifc for liver complaint, biliousness, chills,
and fever, dyspepsia, kidney diseases,
rheumatism, and constipation of the
bowels. Removes pimples and sallowness
from the skin. producing clear complex
ion. 1t is prepared from Dandelion root,
in combination with other valuable roots,
barks and herbs; is entirely harmless, and
pleasant to take, and has larger sale and
gives better satisfaction than any other
medicine in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards s. Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
It Won't Paw

after SO much labor and capital has beer
expended to build up this medicine, to al
low it to deteriorate. You can take Sim
mons Liver Regulator with perfect faith
as it is made by no Adventures, who pick
up the business of connecting medicines,
but by educated, practical druggists, who
have made the study of medicine and its
compounds the labor of a lifetime. The
care, precision, neatness and perfection ex-
hibited by the very appearance of the Reg
ulator proves it to be the best prepared
medicine in the market, and J. H. Zeilin s.
Co., fully carry out their motto: "Puris-
sima ct Optima" (purest and best.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
PRAIsING MEREDITH.
The Pekln Times says;


George F. Meredith, who has been on
trial by the M. e. Conference at Canton for
the past week, has been found guilty and
dismissed the service of the church as a
member. Mr.. Meredith is bright, prom
ising young man of 25 years, and will no
doubt now turn his talents to the law or
some other business more congenial to his
tastes. A man of his ability can certainly
succeed in almost any Of the higher pro
fessions. Just why man of his desires
and ability should ever select the ministry
as profession is question we could
never figure out.
Mr.. Meredith was in Peoria yesterday,
and appeared to be in good spirits He in
formed friend that he had been rendered
first class appointment In a church locat-
ed in the south. He did not specify the
or the precise location.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
PERSONAL.

4.
Mayor Carse has returned from Chi
cago.
J. H. Burgh returned yesterday from ST..
Louis.
Colonel Chambers of the United States
Army is in this city.
Mr. Henry Peetz is in New York buy
ing goods for his new store.
Miss Ada Riticker left for st. Louis last
night on visit to her sister Mrs. D. o.
Eidridge.
ELSEWHERE.
Ex-Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania
Is suffering from serious affection of the
eyes. a1-;
Ex-Governor John c. Brown, of Tenn es-
see, is about to take up his residence in st
Louis. =
President Hlnsdale, of Hiram College,
Ohio, win write biography of the late
President Garfield
LIT has been i'll, but has now recov
cred, and is going to Rome to cele-
brate his 10th birthday on the 22d af this
month.
DIR. Frederick Zeile, of San Francisco,
charged the estate of the late James Lick
$4,000 for one years medical services.
Jay Story, Secretary Lincoln's private
Secretary, was married at Washington yes
terday to Miss Ida Belle Barber, of that
city.
M. W. Aylwin, the oldest pay clerk IN
the United States navy, died in Brooklyn,
He had been in the service fifty
years
Mr.. Tildens new double house in Gram
Grey Park. New York city. will probably
not be finished before next Spring. 1t will
be one of the finest residences in New
Y ork.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
RAILWAYS
SarSaparillian ResolveRt.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
nors in the Blood Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or Un-
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereal Fe-
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine Al
fections, Cankers, Gandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay Of the Body, Pimples aud
Blotshes. Tumors, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic Rheumatism and Gout, Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits and va
times are given specioRs names.
We assert that there Is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvENT furnishes III cnres
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, ana re-
stores the injured parts TO their sound cond1tlon
THE WASTES THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD SUPPLIED THE SYSTEM, from which
new material Is formed. This Is the first correc-
tive power of Railways REsoLvENT
In cases where the system has been salivate0'
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints etc, causing carries of the bones,
ricketts,, spinal curvatures, contoruons white swell
lings, Yaricose veins, etc, the SARsAPARILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminats
the virus of the disease from the system.
II those who are taking these medicines Tor the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous Syphilitic diseases
however slow may be the cure, feel better, and
hnd their general health improving, their nesh ana
weight increasing, or even keeping Its own, II
sure sigh that the cure Il progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better o. worse
the virus of the disease lie not inactive II not ar
rested driven from the blood it will spread ana
continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
As the SARsAPARIILIAE makes the pst.ent teei
better,n every hour You will grew oetter and In
CT - in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
RED MEN.

The local lodge of the Order of Red Men
were out on the trail last evening but un-
ike their prototypes of the prairie, the
ROCK Island lodge paraded behind the in
spring strains of a fine brass band The
procession was formed at the hall, where
headed by Bleuer's band, fully sixty braves
equipped in the costume of the order
turned out and made the affair quite a sue
cess. The procession marched through
the principal streets, and attracted consid.
cradle affection
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
naothersl Mothersl! Motherslll

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 a bottle of Mrs. Winslew's ,ooth-
lug Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depe
npon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not 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
aud best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. sold every
where 25 cents bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION 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. g. It 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, 500 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, 1881-10-07

1t only needs a simple suggestion to
show the great number of sufferers from
govt, rheumatism and cutaneous diseases
how readily they can obtain lasting relief
by taking a cake of GLENN's Sulphur
Soap and going with it into tub of warm
water. If all the victims of those diseases
would pursue that plan their painful NAL
aides would be rare as the plague, and the
number of hospitals for abe disabled be
diminished. Sold by all druggists
Hills HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, BLACK
or BROWN, Soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

about an average yield per acre The back
ward spring, dry weather and chinch bugs
have reduced the prospects for corn, and
without sufficient rain there win not be
two-thirds of an average yield per acre
Broom corn and sorghum cane promise
about three -fourtIls of an average yield
per acre. Pastures are short, and the grass
Is nearly dry enough to burn. There will
be something over three-fourths of an av
erage yield per acre of Irish potatoes and
nearly an average crop of sweet potatoes.
Apple and grape crop one-fourth short, but
few plums and blackberries Farm animals
are in fair condition and generally healthy
except sows and pigs. most of the pigs
come dead and many sows die while far
rowing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
PARTING GIFT.

DIR. j. w. Morey, of Moline, who leaves
that city next week for California, where
he will in future reside, was verJ pleasant
" surprised last evening at meeting of
the local Masonic Chapter. His numerous
friends have previously purchased a cane,
suitably inscribed, and last evening this
token of their appreciation for him was
rendered him in neat little speech. The
recipient acknowledged the gift in a be-
coming manner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
CORRECTION.

At the suggestion of County Clerk Don
aldson, correction is made regarding the
official proceedings of the last session Of
the Board of supervisors. The clerk in
copying the proceedings for publication
made Supervisor Little of Buffalo Prairie
vote bo-h ways on the motion of Supervis-
or Zimmerman to allow $500 to the town
of Cordova for the purpose of repairing
bridges in that township.
The record should have Mr.. Little vot-
ing to the negative as bis vote was
cast against the motion and should have so
been published.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
CROPS.

The latest report of the Agricultural
department of the State of Illinois concern
ing the crop prospects of Rock Island
county is as follows:
But little spring and fall wheat raised in
the county; fall wheat averages about ten
bushels, and spring wheat about fourteen
bushels per acre. Rye about thirteen bush
els per acre. Barley seventeen bushels and
oats thirty two bushels per acre; quality or
grain from fair to good. Hay crop was saw
ed in good condition and there win be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
CORNER STONE.

The corner stone of the new Episcopal
church school at Knoxville, this state was
placed in position yesterday afternoon, and
the service attracted large number of Wis
itors, The religious ceremonies of the
event were performed by Rishop McLaren
of Chicago Bishop Burgess of Quincy and
Bishop Seymour of Springfield, assisted by
a number of clergymen.
The st. Mary's school has lately been
made the church school of the state and is
reported to be in fiourishing condition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
Set Rack 40 Years.

| was troubled for many years with Kid
ney complaint, Gravel, &c; my blood be
came thin; I was dull and inactive; could
hardly crawl about; was an old wornout
man all over; could get nothing to help
me until | tried Hop Bitters, and now l
am boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and am as active as man
Of 80, although am ~, and | have no
doubt it will do as well for others of my
age. 1t is worth q trial-Father
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
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 Wort produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Iater- Ocean
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

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 Moffats
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, 1881-10-07

tests include pigeon and glass bali shoot,
sweepstakes and the usual purse. In the
evening ball viii be given at the Turner
Hall when Bleuei's band of this city, win
furnish the music A general invitation is
extended to the public to attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia e. 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, 1881-10-07

Persons living in malarious districts may
protect themselves from attacks Of fever
by using Fellows Compound Syrup of
Hypophosphites; its effect in toning up the
system enables us to ward off contagious
disorders and successfully combat disease.
Fellows Hypophosphites is administer
ed by the leading medical men in Canada,
a large number of whom have written of
its efficacy in Specific cases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

terday forenoon His left foot was caught
by one of the trucks Of the tender. and the
small bone of khis leg was broken just
above the ankle. He was taken to his
boarding house on 1st avenue, between
10th and 18th streets. where DR.. Cowdcn
attended him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

The firm of Mansell, Birnbaum s. Co.,
New York, conduct the largest sponge
house in America; the senior member Mr.
A. Mansell is strong endorser of St.
Jacobs Oil;--he suffered for years with
Rheumatism; induced by friend. he pro-
cured q bottle of st. Jacobs Oil and was
cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07
FOR EXCHANGE.
sT0cK Speculation.

JoHH A. DoDaE q Co., Bankers and Brokers, 10
Mall Street, New York, buy stocks on reasonable
nargins and, Wnen desired, will advise when sl9
what TO buy. Also Stock Privileges in which -
TO 500 can be probably invested. Opportunities
for good profle are constantly occurring. Fun n
free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

You need no physician for a cough,
however distressing, Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar will set your laboring
lungs at rest in forty eight hours.
Pik's Toothache Drops cure IN one min
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-07

Ii Is A Foolish MISTAKE to confound a
remedy of merit with the quack medicines
now SO common, We have used Parker's
Ginger Tonic with the happiest results for
and Dyspepsia, and when
worn out by overwork, and know it to be
a sterling health restorative. Times. See