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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
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reeent.snd substantial testimony of
MRS. KECK'S Success
AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
A COMMENTATOR LETTER.
GLAsFoRD. Peoria Co.. I
January 81, 1881.

wish to communicate through
YOUR paper a few facts in relation to
the sickness of my wife, and her re-
markable benefit received at the hands
of Mrs Dr.. Keck, thinking that may
in this way influence some suffering
fellow beings to seek the aid which
may restore them. My wife has been
laboring under chronic affections, in
ending catarrh, for IL years, and has
been treated for the same most of that
time, without material benefit. until
she applied at the office Of Mrs. DR..
Keck, in Peoria, last fall She had not
then spoken loud ord for nearly 8
months. having lost her voice while
under other treatment. She was tire
atened with paralysis, her entire left
side being very weak and numb, her
nervous system was completely shat~
tered, her lungs Ill serious condition
and her health failing rapidly Her
hands and feet were always cold, SO
that it was almost impossible to warm
them, showing poor circulation and
condition Of the blood.
About October 1st, 1880, she applied
at the office of Mrs. DR. Keck, in Pc
oria. for advice and treatment, which
the middle of December. She made
Sc eral visits to Mrs DR.. Keck's office
in Peoria in the meantime, to obtain
necessary directions and medicines,
and improved very much, Her voice
was still gone. however, and [ had
very little hope that she would ever
recover it, although Mrs DR. Keck said
that her remedies were working splen
didly on her system, and that if she
would now accompany her to Dayen-
port Infirmary to receive extra treat
ment she would recover her voice and
health. But still doubling, [ took my
wife TO several physicians OF emf
nence for examination and opinions
They agreed with Ms. Keck as to
hat the trouble was. Some OF them
said there was very little hope, while
Others said their was none, flor recov-
ery.)
So Mrs. Watson went with Mrs Heck
and remained at her Infirmary five
weeks. She went under a vigorous.
though pleasant treatment there, and
IN two weeks her voice was restored
to its Original strength and tone. l
met her at Peoria on her return home,
and heard her speafssaloud for the Fl st
time in eight months. Her health is
very much better IN every way. There
was great astonishment among the
boarders at Mrs. Wonders boarding
house, where Mrs. Keck has her Office, |
when Mrs. Watson talked aloud like
the rest, for all had heard her whisper
so long, and did not believe she could |
be restored. 1t has paid us well to |
follow Mrs. Keck's advice, although |
we had very little faith at first My
wife's recovery is a truly remarkable |
one. If any one doubts the above they
may correspond with me at Glasford,
Illinois. w. V. WATSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
a LETTER,
s2028 CENTER vt. con. GROVE
BLOOMINGTON. LII Juud x 1896

I
Mrs. Dr. KEcK-DeaY Madam: 1 would like the
public to know what you have done for nv wife
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means At the age of IL she was q sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles, which left her with con-
eututlonal disease which, has afflicted her ever
since, nearly % years Some of the many eymp-
toms have been aggravated by female troubles
with severest aching at the top OF she head and
great heat continual pain in the small OF the back
piles Tor II years, very bed; dropsical tendency
often bloating badly; anu her system was also
very ful OF humorous matter. she at one time
about years ago, had two tumors removed from
her right cheek, leaving large scars But by these
operations the cause Of the trouble was OF course
not reached Seeing what you lad done for OF hers
my wlie began under your direction In January
last. In two weeks time the headaches with which
sne mad SUFFERED for 50 many yeara were gone and
one months treatment at your bloomington Office
convinced her and myself that your treatment uyas
Whal sne needed to reach her case and abe accom-
panied yen to your lnfrmary 10 Davenport Tova
Ouring two months In that Institution untier yonr
personal care. she was cured of the piles her fe
male troubles were entirely relieved and with mi
the use If the In e, there were removed from the
Dooy fwelve tumors, including q large oyarisn IN.
NOR. She h6s continued the treatment OF her sys-
lem az nome under your directions since then and
S4peLienced constant Improvement and better
neaiu inan In these many years. | hope all who
suneFeu as she did may be led TO consult your
sSeaIment. by daughter Oracle, seven years old
nas also taken the treatment with great benefit for
s nIoar sIoubles Myself wife would gladly give
way 4su u information desired.
s~s sEsteiully Youzss 1oRxRx FMA.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
KEokuk 10. Anril 25. 1881

KEoKUK, To-, April 20. 1881.
DEAR SIR-Having been appointed by
the citizens of Keokuk a local committee
in the interests of Mississippi river i'm
provement and commerce. we beg to call
your attention as follows
There is to be, convention held at d av
export, To-, May 20 and &c, 1881, in the
interests of all water transportation from
the Mississippi river at Rock Island to
New York and the East by connection
with the lake and the Erie canal system
We are glad of any feasible scheme to
cheaper transportation to all parts of the
Northwest We expect to be represented
at that convention, and cooperate with it
to any extent that may not interfere with
what we deem matter of larger import
anee, to wit: Keeping in the front
the needs, Importance, demands and bene-
fits OF the Mississippi river as properly the
main great highway of Mississippi valley
commerce. We make no argument here
and now, but we think the people of the
entire Mississippi valley should stand to-
gether in demanding that this great central
river should be made fully navigable, and
that great commerce should be built up
upon its waters. We think whatever help
or encouragement they give to other trans
portation schemes should be made subsid
should all avoid even the semblance of a
division of the people in this great valley
as to this matter And so we beg leave to
call your attention and ask your co-opera
ton to making and maintaining at the
Davenport convention and elsewhere per-
feet unanimity of western sentiment In de
manding that first and foremost of western
desires as to water route transportation is
the improvement of the Mississippi river
S. NJ CLARK, Chm. EDWARD TOMBSTONE
CHAs. P. BIRGE, A. M. HUTCHINSON,
LEWIS HosMER, JAS. II. ANDERSON,
G. f. DAVIS, SMITH HAMILL,
III. G. HUSBAND, II. W. CLENDENIN,
JAMES HAGERMAN, B. P. TABER,
In noticing the proper course to be fol-
lowed, the ST. Louis Republican says:
One of the delegates from Keokuk writes
to the editor of the Republican in regard to
the opportunities for utilizing this conven-
ton, and what he says is so directly to the
point that the body of his letter is given
below, although it was not given for pub
LEGATION. He says:
TT is important that the friends of the
Mississippi river should be represented in
force at this convention. ST. Louis ought
to be represented. Chicago will be there
in force
''The people of our state are looking
anxiously to St. Louis and the outlet down
the river as a solution of the question of
cheap transportation.
Under proper leadership the Davenport
convention can be made to say some strong
words in favor of the Mississippi. We want
St. Louis to lead in the matter VIII you
see to it that your city is represented by a
strong delegation?
Gov. Crittenden has already appointed
a delegation for the state, but your city
should also be represented. All of the
chief river towns in our state will be repre-
sented. The Chicago papers are full of
the Davenport convention almost daily
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
OTHER POINTS

Mary Accord was arrested Saturday
night for appropriating the garments of a
Davenport lady without the latter's knowl-
edge or consent. She was taken to Dav-
export, and viii have hearing when she
may satisfactorily explain how the goods
came into her possession.
Billy" Burton took whip from the es-
tablishment of Mr.. Rosenfeld yesterday,
or at least it was thought that such lost
whip was in ''Billys" possession He was
accordingly arrested and the whip was re
covered
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
CANAL CONVENTION.

This evening the three committees APP
pointed by Moline, Rock Island and Dav-
export to make arrangements for holding
a banquet during the convention will meet
at the Kimball House, in Davenport.
It is expected that this city viii secure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
a Healthy State.

People are constantly changing their
homes from East to West and from North
to South or vice versa, in search of a
healthy state. If they would learn to be
contented, and to use the celebrated Kid
neyW Wort when sick they would be much
better off. The whole system can be kept
in healthy state by this simple but effec-
tual remedy. See large adv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

Hundreds of Men, Women and Children
rescued from beds of pain, sickness and
almost death and made strong and hearty
by Parkers Ginger Tonic are the best evi-
dences in the world of its sterling worth.
You can find these in every community.
Post See advertisement
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
THE RIVER.

The river is falling again.
The following boats are due tomorrow
Grand Pacific from above, and Bald Eagle
from below. The Diamond Joe is also
expected from below, and the Mary Nor
ton from ST. Paul. The Arkansas came
down yesterday with big load of freight.
She took all the freight left by the White
Eagle on her last trip on account of the
strike of deck-hands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

ELIXIR VITE FOR WOMEN. Lydia
E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, has made the discovery! Her VEG
ETABLE COMPOUND is a positive cure for
female complaints. A line addressed to
this lady will elicit all necessary informa-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
RAILROAD DECISION.

On the 18th of February the Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioners of Illinois
received the following complaint
Peoria ILL.,, Feby IS. 1891
To the Secrefory-of the Railroad and Warehouse
following violations CT the law Railroad discrim
nation on the part of the Rock Island and Peoria
Railway.
The rate corn in car lots from Dunlap to Peoria
is miles 6 cents per 100 lbs. The rate from
Princeville to Peoria-22 miles-is also scents TO
Peoria ON the same class of freight above
This is in violation of Section of an act TO pre-
vent unjust discrimination by the Railroad COM
panies
viii you please have this matter corrected imme
dately, and report to the progress and result of
any action you may take in this matter,
l demand that the Honorable Board of Commits
provided by Section + An Act SC. &c.
1 respectfully insist upon this, and all the com
plants made by me being pushed TO the fullest ex-
tent of the law. Yours,
A. c. HARDING.
On receiving official notification of the
complaint, Mr.. Mahoney, on behalf of the
company, made the following reply:
Rock ISLAND, Ills, Feb 26, 1881.
Hon. John Hoses, Secretary Railroad and Ware
house Commission. SDrigaQfeId Ills.
ceipt of your favor dated gath inst enclosing copy
OF complaint made by A. c. Harding. of Peoria
alton in making same rates on grain to Peoria from
Dunlap and Princeville.
In reply would say tAat IN making printed
grain tariff to Peoria aimed to avoid fractions
much possible, in order to simplify the calcula-
tious, but in no case to quote higher rate than al
lowed in yonr schedule.
The rates per your schedule would be. ION
grain except wheat, Dunlap to Peoria, 15.2 miles,
Cos cents per 100 pounds Princevlle to Peoria 21 6
miles, 662 cents per 100 pounds. Our PUBLISHED
rates from both points are cents per 100 pounds
merely dropped the fractions for the reasons be-
fore set forth
The dcta,aG rates charged, however from these
stations on grain Peoria, less than published
rates, and we receive three-quarters of cent per
100 pounds more from Princeville than is charged
from Dunlap-so that there is neither extortion OF
unjust discrimination practced by this company as
set forth by Mr.. Harding
We have yet to learn that the shippers at these
stations dissatisfied with their rates. and we are
have in calling your attention to a matter about
which his information was SO imperfect.
With great respect,
Your obedent servant
JAS. V. MAHoNEY, G. F. A.
meetingswas held and the following
decision rendered:
A C. H Rs Unjust Discrimination
This complaint having been submitted on the
statements of the complainant and the sworn
answer of j. Y. Mahoney G. f. & T. agent of the
road, there being other evidence intro
duced and the case being fully considered by
the Board it is ordered that said complaint be dis
missed. A true COW
fAttestl JOHN MOSES
Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

People viii not be so very foolish that
they will allow themselves to be deceived
with new Cough Syrup when they have
experienced the value of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup for many years. Price, 20 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
LOCAL COLUMN.

The Howe Scale Co. enlarged their works
twice last year to meet the demand. BoR-
DON, SELLECK & Co., General Agents,
Chicago, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
Carse & Ratickar

Sell the finest hand and machine sewed
gentlemeRs shoes west of Chicago. They
viii convince you if you viii call in. 14-2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

s'Tfs beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on ;
Pozzoni's powder imparts richness
Making the ekin as soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
/ &. THINNER.

When you get ready to order your mex
suit of clothes, don't fail to call on ]. B
thinner and see all the late styles and
patterns. 14-2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

More than one hundred and twenty-five
thousand bottles of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
have been sold by a single firm in Balti-
more-Messrs. VIM. H. Brown 81 Bro.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

This paper may be found on die at all times II
c., R. I. q +. r. r. Ticket Once, No. SO Clark St,
Chicago, where our friends are at liberty to call
and examine 1t. ;"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
Children's Shoes For The Million

Carse & Reticker have everything for 6
child; ankle tie, button shoes. lace shoes
strap shoes and strap slippers Bring on
your little ones. 14-2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
The voltstc ne1t Co.. naarsi,a1l. nrtoh

Win send their celebrated Electro-VOl
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16
STYLISH GARMENTS

j. B. thinner has now in stock com
examine. 14-2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

the affair, as Davenport has the honor of
holding the convention proper and her
committeeman are disposed to act fairly in
the matter.
1t is thought the whole amount appor-
toned TO Rock Island as her share of the
entertainment expenses will be raised be
fore the meeting is called this evening.
CALL,
The following circular issued from Keo-
kuk some time since and has been widely
circulated throughout the Mississippi val
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-16

On the 18th of February the Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioners of Illinois
received the following complaint:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17
The Toy Pistol Continues 10 Do IIs
Work.

Thirteen boys between the ages OF ten
and sixteen years have died IN Baltimore
this week from lOck-jaw caused by wounds
from toy blank. cartridge pistols, nearly all
in the left hand. Thirteen other boys are
suffering from wounds received in the same
way, some having lock-iaw and two re-
ported to be dying.
Alice Edmester, aged seven. years. OF
Lawrence, Mass, was shot in the right eye
by a toy pistol in the hands OF her brother
on Thursday. The Wad and powder were
driven into her eye.
Wallace f. Phillips, OF Lewiston, Me-,
was wounded in the band by pistol on the
Fourth, and died Of lock Jaw on Wednesday
night.
Three boys have died Of Iock-iaw in
Rochester since the Fourth, in each case
caused by wounds from toy pistols.
Clayton Miller, aged Ii, OF Reading,
Penn, is suffering from lock.iaw, caused
by wound from toy pistol, and is not
expected 10 recover. His is the third case
in the city.
A little son OF Mrs. Nilings Morse died
in Portsmouth, n. H., Monday night, OF
lock-jaw, caused by wound in the palm OF
the hand from toy pistol.
Frank Ktcbel, aged ten, died in Rich
mond, Ind, on Wednesday, Of lock jaw,
caused by a wound In the hand from a toy
pistol.
The Philadelphia Record says that last
year Is boys died in that city from wounds
received from TOW pistols. This year the
toy pistol was suppressed. Result: No
children have died OF lock-iaw,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17

Miss Proudfut Is one OF the loveliest girls
in Southern Kansas, and year ago was the
recipient Of much admirine attention from
the opposite sex, but now there is DISPOSE
ton on the part OF the young men to stay
away from her. The change is caused by
the fact that three OF her sutors have
received gunshot wounds while in her com.
pany. 1t is not known who the assassin is,
but he is supposed 10 be somebody who,
being unable TO secure the prize himself, is
determined that nobody else shall do so.
A brutal outrage was perpetrated on an
aged colored man at Wilmington, Del, Fri
day afternoon, by William ID. Sparks and
David w. Chandler, Two well-connecled
white men. After getting the negro drunk
they tied him end covered him with newly
slackened lime from head to foot, infictiDg
painful and perhaps serious injury. Sparks
was arrested, and Chandler fed the city.
"This system OF offering a reward for
the capture OF a criminal is all wrong"
said Mr.. Allan PiDkerton 10 New York
Express reporter. sit places, you see, a
direct temptation TO fraud right in man's
way. | am and always have been opposed
TO H."
Over the signature OF an Indianapolis
woman appears the following: Now,
give fair warning that will carry with me,
the next time 90 out after dark, bottle OF
yitrlOl, aud the first scoundrel who adj
dresses me as " sweety" or " beauty" will
catch IL right 10 the eyes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17
CiviI Rtsb,s AT Long branch.

Especial dispatch TO the New York World
LoXG BRANCH, n. j., July 10 For a long
time visitors here have been complaining to
the pier authorities OF the noise made by
colered people who have been accustomed
to cOngregate in the pier payilions to the
exclusion Of the hotel guests. To-day an
order was issued by the pier company for
bidding any colored person entering the
pier pavilion except upon the payment OF
ten cents. The cOlOIed people express
great indignation at the action OF the pier
authorities in allowing while people in The
payilions free Of charge. and threaten to de-
mand their rights under the civil rights act.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17
Gnifean,s Philosophy.

ali I had another opportunity ! would
not try to shoot the President" said Guiteau
to-day. 81 thought had an inspiration to
remove him, but ] see | must have been
mistaken. ] think it is ordained by God
that the President shall not be killed, aud
for that reason 1 would not try it again il
bad chance. II it were not decreed by
God that he should not be killed, how could
he be alive now? | held the pistol close to
his back, and my hand was as steady as iron.
| fred point-blank at him, and nothing but
Divine interposition could have saved him.
He will not die, | am convinced, and | am
sorry / caused him so much suffering. 1t is
no use for any one to try to Kill him now,
for If / could not do it with TIE chances |
had no bullet can do it. It is so ordained,
and we must abide the will Of Heaven"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17

pose OF cemeniing ne friendship with ours.
land Of advancing 0ur mutual Interests,
this friend OF both was my most powerful
auxiliary and advocate. He made orr
cause bis own, rs IN truth II was thst OF
his native country also. His Influence
and connections there were great. All
doors OF all departments were open 10
him at all times. To truth, only held the
nail. lie drove Il. Honor him, then, as
your beuefaeior in peace as well as In war.
My friends, am old; long In the dsuse Of
making speeches, and without voice 10 utter
them. Ia this feeble state the exhausted
powers 81 life leave little within my compe.
tence for your service. II, with the aid 81
my Younger and ADLER coadiulors, can
still contribute anything TO advance the In.
siitution within whose walls we are nov
mlngling manifestations TO this our guest, II
will be, as II has ever been, cheerfully and
zealously bestowed; and could live 10 see
it once enjoy the patronage and cherishnlent
OF our public authorities with undivided
voice, should die without a doubt OF the
future fortunes OF my native State, and In
our conso,ing contemplation OF The happy
influence Of this institution on It's character,
its virtue, It's prosperity, and safety.
To these illusions for the cradle and land
Of my birth, / add, for our nation at large,
the aspirations OF a heart warm with the
love OF country; whose invOcations TO
Hesven for its indissoluble union will be
feryent and unremitiing while the pulse OF
life continues TO beat, and when that ceases
II will expire IN prayers for The eternal
duration OF its freedom and prosperity.
When the toast in honor OF General Lafay-
elite was announced, 1t was received with
enthusiastic cheering; the lofty dome OF the
rotunda reechoed back the sound; it rolleG
In bhowy volumes around the spacious
hall, and sunk ia the stiffness OF enthusiasm.
LAFAYETTE MOVED TO TEARS.
When Mr.. Jtfferson's speech was read
the General was moved TO tears. lie
grasped the hand OF the venerable friend
who penned it, and sobbed aloud.
Oh there is something magical and con-
tagiOus in the tears Of great man OF ac-
knowledged firmness; thele is something
awful In that power that breaks open the
deep fountains Of the heart until they over
flow.
MR.. sOUTHALL PRESIDED.
Mr.. Soutball presided with great dignity,
and none who were present will ever forget
the enthusiasm Of this reception. Indeed,
the whole scene at the University, the
buildings and their immortal protector,
supported by Mr.. Madison and the hero OF
the Revolution, second only 10 Washington
in war, is beyond our powers Of descrip-
ton.
This is but 4 sample Of what this unpre-
tending book contains. Filled with remi-
nisceDces OF The period, which are for the
most part only transcripts OF the contempo-
rary accounts, its genuiOeness not less than
lis subject matter will commend it to the
public.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-17

Mr.. William \. Rowe, correspondence
clerk for Virginia and adjacent States 10 the
Office OF the Second Assistant Postmaster
General, was asked 10 resign yesterday.
This action Is understood TO have been
taken because OF q report OF the committee
now investigating the star-roule cases. Mr.
Rowe at late hour yesterday afternoon
bad not, however, done as requested. lie
appeared much surprised when the request
was presented. Mr. Rowe was appointed
clerk from Virginia in the Second Assist
ants office in 1866. lie was afterwards re-
moved, but subsequently, reappointed in
1877, since which time be has been engaged
ia the office from which he has been pTactl-
caIIy discharged.