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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
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PERlLS OF THE DEEP.

During my trip down the River Tagus In
SPAIN said Captain l}oyton to a representative
OF this journal in a recent conversation by the
sea shore " / had 10 shoot los waterfalls, the
largest being abogtei ghty-ive feet, and innumer-
able rapids. Crossing the Straits of Messina, j
hal three ribs broken ~ fight with sharks; and
coming down the Somale. river in France,
received q charge OF shot from an excited and
startled huntsmau. Although this was not very
pleasant and might be termed dangerous / fear
nothing more on my trip than intense cold for.
as long as my limbs arc free and easy and not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
oMAs ]. MErHvIN.


Dir. John A. Rice, Of Merton, Wis,
who has been summoned to Washing
ton as the principal witness in behalf
of Guiteau, is struggling between patri-
otism and honor. He is convinced
that the assassin is insane, but thinks
it hard that good citizen should be
forced to such an admission, consider
ing the circumstances.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

The Prince ofWales formerly indulg-
ed in painting, but he never paints now.
He has said, however, that he is able to
purchase a picture or a statue without
employing an agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

DIR. Pierce's "Fayorite Prescription is not ex-
tolled as cure all" but admirably fulflls a
singleness of purpose, being most potent specific
in those chronic weaknesses peculiar to women.
Particulars in DR.. Pierces pamphlet treatise on
Diseases Peculiar to Women, SO pages sent for
three stamps. Address WoRLD's DIsPENsARY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
.Recame sonnd and wen

HATCHER's STATION, Ga, March p 1876.
DR. r. Y. PIERCE, Nj. D.; Dear Sir-My wife.
who had been i'll for two years, and had tried
many o.her medicines, became sound and well by
using your "Favorite Prescription My niece
was also cured by its use after several physicians
had failed to do her any good.
Yours truly THOMAS T. METuVIN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Our advance women Will be gratified
to learn that Judge Folger, the new
Secretary of the Ire asury, was one OF
the nine men in the New York legisla-
ture in 1867 who voted in favor of Civ
ING women the ballot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

A good Rap,ist. clergyman Of Bergen, n. y, a
strong temperance man suffered with kidney
trouble, neuralgia, and dizziness almost 70 blind
ness, over two years after he told that Hop Bit
tiers would cure him, because be was afraid Of and
predjudiced against "Bitiers." Since his cure
he says none need fear but trust in flop Biit9s
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Congressman Keller, Of Ohio, who
by the way is handsome man, is in
Washington working for the Speaker-
ship. He counts on sixty-five votes on
the first ballot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

The Milwaukee wis Eueaing Wis
consin says "ln all our experience we
have never heard so many favorable
reports from all classes as we have con-
corning st. Jacobs Oil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

THE rush for stylish Dolmans at
JAMES MoRGAN's, Milwaukee, shows no
abatement. He has just opened an
immense stock of Yarns, Dress Goods,
Black Casbmeres etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Young, men, and middle aged ones, su 1erng
from nervous debility and kindred weaknesses.
send three stamps for Part VII of Dime Series
Books. Address WORLDS DIsPENsARy MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION Buffalo n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
FROM WASHINGTON.

Interesting Gossip of the Capitol
The Mormon MuddIe---A Female in
the Pension Curious
Crowds Calling ON Guiteau--The
Faithful 306---An Enormous Land
Grant---H owgate Again: and the
Question of the SDeakership.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

The ministers of the California towr
of Los Angeles have signed an agree
ment that they will in no case perform
the marriage ceremony for divorced
persons except the divorce be obtained
upon scriptural grounds, and then for
the innocent party only.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

A great improvement has recently been made
in that useful product CARBoLINE, deodorized
extract of petroleum, which is the only article
that really cures badness. 1t is nov the finest of
hair dressings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
HOVgate Indicted.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.--The grand
jury brought in seven indictments
against Capt. Howgate, one for forging
vouchers and the others for embezzle-
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

S. NJ. Dukes, Colfax, Ind, states that bis wife
had tumor on her neck FIVE years, and Lind
sey's Blood Searcher" cured it right up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Mrs. Winnie Ream Hoxie, the sculp-
tress, wears a handsome cameo breast
pin in rich setting, which was given to
her by Cardinal Antonelli, the Prime
Minister of Pope Plus TX.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Sick and bilious headache, and all derange-
ments Of the stomach and bowels, cured by Dr.
Pierces 'Peets"-or ant-bilious granules. %
cents a vial. No cheap boxes to allow waste Of
virtues. By druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
THE BANNER
OF VICTORY

This inspiring title belongs TO a new SONG
BOOK for SUNDAY SCHOOLS, just out. IL is
by Abbey a. Munger. who made decided
success in their last book, "WHfrB RoBEs,' and
who, in this new compilation. furnish number
Of the sweetest melodies ever placed IN colleo-
ton of the kind. 100 pages, and about as many
songs, many of them adapted to the Prayer Meet
ing, as well as in the Sunday School, Price 35c.
LYON u HEALY Chicago, Hi.
OLIVER DTTSON a. CO.. BOSTON,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

[The Captain calls il Baby Mine" and has stored
therein signal rockets. thermometer, compass,
provisions, etc land | have but little trouble.
wonderful. From constant exposure am some
what subject TO rheumatic pains, and nothing
would ever benefit me until I got hold of this
Great German Remedy. Why, on my travels
have met people who had been suffering with
for years; by my advice they used
the Oil and it cured them. / would socCGr do
edy for one hour. In fact I would not attempt a
trip without it," The Captain became very en-
on the subject of ST. JACOBS OIL, and
when we left him he was still citing instances of
the curative qualities of the Great German Rem
edV TO a party around him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
DEAD DETER OFFICE.

The whole number of letters mailed
in this country during the year was
1,046, 10Y ,S4S; Of these, one in 315
reached the dead letter office: in the
letters and packages opened in that
office, money was found amounting to
$405S7 so, and drafts, money orders,
notes, ETC.. to the face value of 81 $685.
062. 81. The amount of this money for
which no claimant could be found was
S6,5S440, which was deposited In the
treasury
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Mr.. James gives a long review of the
manner in which the government has
departed from Its original purpose o
making the postal syssem self-support-
ing. In 1860 the expenditures exceed
ed the receipts by more than SIC, 500.-
O00 The people gradually became, in
a manner, accustomed to the enor-
nous expenditures of the department.
The contractors, who grew rich at the
expense of the government, found it
comparatively easy, and probably very
profitable, to defy postmaster general
disposed to econcmize and by degrees
bring back the department to the
honest business basis upon which
our fathers had established it. 1t
became the fashion TO go TO congress
and lobby through the bills establish
ing routes and prescribing the pay for
such and such service thereon. If the
department attempted to hold con-
tractors to strict performance of their
contracts, and to exact penalties for
the non-performance of service, they
resorted to congress for relief, and sell
dom failed to obtain it. In the flush
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Making a total excess of ...... 81, 4S1, 139 30
The deficit supplied out of the gen
eral treasury was SO per cent. of the
amount expended, and will be some
what increased by unadjusted liabili-
ties. The expenditures for the service
of the fiscal year were So, 149, 916.08 or
81 per cent. more than those of the
preceding year. The expenditures for
the year, including money paid for ex-
penditures of previous years, etc, ex-
coed the appropriation by SAG, S3406.
The receipts for the year were So, 469,-
86963, or 104 per cent, more than
those Of the preceding year. The COM
pensation of postmasters exceeded the
appropriation for that purpose by
$998, 1929 which deficiency the
Postmaster General recommends
There were 5,014 offices supplied by
mail messengers, at an annual cost of
$763, 341; the railroad routes were in
creased in length 6,249 miles, and in
cost 81, liza, 3S2; the steamboat routes
were decreased in length 2,1S2 miles
and $134054; the '.Star" routes were
decreased 9, 949 miles, and in cost 1884,
IA. Since the last annual report there
was an increase in the total length of
routes of 11S miles; in annual trans
portation, 9,8SS,036 miles; in annual
cost, $616,184. Adding the increase in
cost of railway postoffice clerks, route
agents, mail-route messengers, local
ageutr and mail messengers, amount
ing to 1923. S64, the total increase in
cost was S940, 048.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

times after the war the men who profit
ed by the in-judged liberality, the crim-
inal waste of public money, swarmed
about the halls of legislation, and, in
the midst of the political excitement
and confusion incident to the admins
tration Of Andrew Johnson, were ena-
bled TO lobby through many schemes
which the sober judgment of the coun-
try has since pronounced unmitigated
evils. IT was during this peri7d that
the practice of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01


Lord Fitz-John, mad with terror,
caught it in my place, and lett me to
die. In the darkness and smoke my
uncle did not perceive who it was that
his strong hand had saved until too
late.
"The cowardly villain !" he cried.
'Miss Thornley-Ernestine where
are your" cried the voice of Eustace
Vivian
/ at once sprang toward him. He
opened his arms and clasped me to his
heart.
"My darling-my treasure !" he
said; '1et us die together"
| remember one moment of unutter-
able bliss, even though fearful death
awaited us, and then | became insensi-
ble-all was blank. When l opened
my eyes again | was lying on the soft,
dew-laden grass, my arms terribly
scorched and burned, hanging helpless
by my side, and the Folly mass of
smouldering fire.
| never saw Lord Fitz John again.
Before I was quite awake, about noon
of the next day, when we were back at
Duronmere, my aunt came into my
room to tell me that my uncle protest
ed vehemently against my marriage
with his lordship; that ne thought | had
better die than entrust myself to so
cowardly and selfish man.
| told her that / had already come to
the same decision; but | never told her
or any one else how, taking advantage
of the darkness and binding smoke, he
had pulled the rope out of my hands
to save his life at, as it then appeared,
the expense of my own.
He left Duronmere the morning af-
ter the fire. My uncle wrote him a
few curt lines to tell him that his niece
released him from his promise, giving
neither reason or excuse. He had the
good sense to take his departure quiz
city.
i am the happy wife of the noblest
man in the world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01

Excess Of expenditures on account
OF the fiscal year over receipts
for the same ................ 81, 1866, 33S
To which should be added the net
amount charged on the books Of
the auditor-as appears by his
reporter bad debts and
compromise" accounts. .... IA, 79O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
BREvlTIEs

The police failed to make an arrest last
night.
The Turner's gave ball last Monday
evening.
The Milan railroad bridge has been re-
paired.
Yousee-H Hurst case.
The Rodman Rifles viii hold a drill
meeting this evening.
Barnum will visit Rock Island on the
2Sth of the present month.
The meeting at the court house this
evening to take action on the new county
hospital, should be largely attended.
Capt. Wall, the diver, will make some
soundings in the river this afternoon, in
his diving suit. The object is to ascertain
the bottom and its adaptabiity for the in
let pipes of the water works.
IF you want trunk, go to ]. w. Wirtel,
manufacturer of trunks, valises and trav-
cling bags, No. 22o Brady street, Dayen
port, Iowa. All kinds of repairing done
promptly.
Mr.. Stephen j. stader, the popular Rock
Island House barber has removed his bar
Der shop to Eighteenth street. first door
south of Second avenue. He would be
pleased to sec all his old friends and the
public generally. lSd-2t.
a barn was destroyed this afternoon in
Moline, and just after the firemen had re-
turned, fire was discovered in the roof of
Deere's frame warehouse, but was extin
guished with slight damage. The firemen' s
review was postponed one hour on account
of the fires.
A rumor comes down from Hampton
that the important witnesses against VIM.
Heilwagner, the accused murderer of Dora
Heilwagner, are about to leave that local.
ity II such proves to be a fact. some
action should be taken at once to prevent
their departure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14

vestigsti0n, and confidently expects .tri-
umphant finale" while his reverend ASSOC
ciate glorying in his brotherhood Of dirt, re-
marks that after looking the ground over
he is more and more hopeful of his ability
to clear Meredith"
These are the facts as they will appear
at the conference. The public may form
their own opinion as to why the only men
who can vindicate Meredith are SO care
fully silenced, and why after all his parade
of a coming vindication he and his admirers
are so anxious to secure verdict of not
prooen. G.
AN OPEN SECRET.
The Peoria Journal has the following:
The Washington, Tazewell county, pa
pers intimate that Brother Meredith has
been around fixing the thing up; SO that
there will be no evidence against him at
the approaching trial:
Tt looks now as though Meredith was
going to come out of the Canton confer
ence with no guilt fixed upon him. He
and his counsel have been up to Rock ISL
and and fixed matters, so that the parties
who are familiar with the case win not APP
pear against him. This of itself is evidence
of guilt. No matter what the conference
does in the case, the people believe him
guilty all the same and viii believe it so
long as he does not show conclusively
where he was on the night this thing is
said to have occurred
This is begging the question. If they
do not prove that Meredith was guilty he
will shine like pot newly secured. The
old idea that he must be presumed guilty
until he is proven innocent, was the way
of dealing with these questions several
hundred years ago, but it is not now. He
is charged with having committed certain
crimes, and this must be proved. We do
not believe that Col. Harper, of Rock ISL
and, would lie about this matter. Let the
investigating committee go to Rock Island
and see that gentleman. This is a good
way of fixing matters. Meredith should not
be condemned until the fullest inquiry has
been made into all the facts and circum
stances. The Journal believes in playing
fair, and giving the man of God a show
for his white alley"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofuous Diseases, Bad or IN
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Nenereal. Fe-
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine Al
fections, Cankers, Glandular Swellngs, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism and tout, Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles OF the above complaints to which some
times are given specious names
We assert that there is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY's REsoLvBNT furnishes IL cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
TIE WASTES THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED To THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This Ia the hrst correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLyENT.
In cases where the system has been sal1vateds
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Snblfmate
have accumulated and become deposited in the
bones, Joints, etc.. causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures contortions, white swell
lings varicose veins, etc., the SARsAPARILLlAN
will resolve away those deposits and extermlnate
the virus of the disease from the system.
II those who are taking these medicines 1or tne
cure OF Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphllitic diseases
nnd their general health improving, their nesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping Its own, IL a
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. LII these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus OF the disease Is not inactive; II not ar
rested and driven from thc blood 1t will spread ahd
continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
as the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the patont ieel
better" every hour you will grow better ana In
crss in health, strength aud flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

The seventeenth annual convention oil
the Rock Island County Sunday School
The meeting yesterday afternoon was ad-
dresses by H. Kingsbury of this city. the
Rev. H. d. James of Reynolds, L. D.
Holmes of Aledo and f.. NJ Sinnet OF
Moline. The proceedings to-day includes
the following; -
Devotional exercise, Rev. J. c. Lewis,
Orion.
Reports from schools and discussion.
Topic-The Teacher.
1st Promptness. w. Talbot, Cambridge
Cd. Preparation, Rev. j. B. T. Patter
son, Rock Island
Sd. Teaching, Mrs ]. D. Huey, Moline.
Election of officers, and miscellaneous
business
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
A PRESENTATION.

= Last Monday evening very pleasant
social affair was enjoyed at the residence
of Rev. j. s. McCord rector of the NJ. E.
church OF this city.
The company included the members of
the official board of the church and their
wives. A very inviting supper had been
prepared and a most enjoyable evening
was spent by all in attendance. During
the evening the presiding elder of the dis
trict whose term of service expires by
limitation was presented with china tea
set. The presentation speech was made
by Mr.. William jackson. The Rev. E.
Wasmouth, the recipient responded in a
most happy manner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
CRETIogs 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, OIL 60 per single
vial, or 30 90 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. 7.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
NEW BOOKS.

The Public Library yesterday received
the following new books:
Beautiful Wretch, by William Black.
Ben Hur, by Lew Wallace.
Art of Speech, by L. t. Townsend.
Walter Savage Landor, by Sidney Col
vim
The Human Species, by A. de Quatre-
FACES.
Life and Letters of Madame Swetchine.
Peninsular Campaign of Gen. Mcclellan
in 1862.
Illusions; Psychological Study. by Jas.
Sully.
Letters of Madame Remusat to her Hus-
band and Son from 1904 to 1918.
Hatty's Perversities. Ground Robin
Series.
Scientific Culture, by J. p Cooke.
A Pair of Blue Eyes, by Thomas Hardy
One of Three, by Jessie Frothergfll
Pioneer Life in the West, by James
Walker.
Surf; A Summer Pilgrimage, by Paul
Wright
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
TAXING HER PICTURE.

Yesterday afternoon a photographer was
engaged on the levee in taking likeness
of the steamer Libbie Conger. The Libbie
was rugged out in her best bib and tucker
while the passengers and crew donned
their best garments and wreathed their
faces in the most bewitching smiles. Even
the deck hands and roustabouts felt the
solemnity of the occasion and for the nonce
forgot their usual amusement Of throwing
dice for a nickel a corner. The picture
was a success, and the process having been
concluded the Libbie departed for the
northern resorts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
Last MEETING.

The blue ribbon society met last Monday
night in Trinity Chapel to take action in
regard to the property and funds of the
society. 1t was decided to turn over said
property to the Rock Island Temple No.
Sc, United Order of Ancient Templars,
into which the society has united. The
meeting then adjourned sine die.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
Sleep1essness.

Narcotics and sedatives murder sleep;
the unnatural stupor is soon followed by
i'll effects. Simmons Liver Regulator re-
moves the cause of restlessness and sleep
lessness by regulating the bowels, by es-
tablishing good digestion and by quoting
the nerves. Try it, and you will soon
know the blessing of good health and
sound sleep.
II have been great sufferer from dys-
pepsia and loss of sleep. As soon as
feel the least nervous / take dose of Sim
mons Liver Regulator, and sleep all night
Mrs. r. BRYANT,
Charlottesville, Ga"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-14
Mothsrsl nzosherslI 1nosAsrsili

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciaiing pain
of cutting teeth2 LII SO. go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. Winslew's jooth-
lug Syrup. Ii will relieve the poor
little sufferer neutrality-suspicious.
npon if; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
atonce that it viii 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. IS cents bottle.