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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
WESTERN LIBRARIANY.

1t has been decided to hold the conference
of Western librarians at Springfield, or
Tuesday, November %. Through the
courtesy of Hon. Henry D. Dement,, sec
rotary of state, the nse of the hall OF
the representatives, has been rendered them,
and local committe of citizens of Spring
field has been appointed, who will con-
tribute to the comfort of the visitors and
the success of the conference. Among
the experienced librarians, educational
writers and superintendent who have ex-
pressed their intention of being present
are: Mr. Poole, Chicago; Mr.. Merrell,
Cincinnati; Mr.. Tyler, indianapolis: Mr..
Linytrfeldt, Milwaukee; Mr.. EDyer, St.
Louis; Hon A d. Dement,, Springfield;
Prof. VIM. T. Harris, St. Louis; Prof.
Greenwood, Kansas City; Prof Slade,
Springfield; and Prof. Tomsley, Minneap-
oils
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
Work of Raising the Hull of
the Jennie Gilchrist.
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Various Criminal Items of
the Sabbath.
Meeting of the Board Of
Health and other items.
SUBMARINE WORK.

Nearly month has passed since the
frightful accident to the Jennie Gflchrst
by which eleven passengers were drowned,
and yet the wreck of that steamer has not
been raised or even fully examined so as
to determine positively whether any of the
bodies of the victims have become lodged
in the hull The morning after the acct
dent no effort was made to secure diver
to examine the boat which then was intact.
During the second night the cabin became
detached from the hull and fioated down
the river. On Saturday, the second day
cred from the cabin, which were those OF
Mrs. Camp of Davenport and w. Wendt
of Cordova.
Since that time until last week the
weather was IN every way adapted to such
submarine work as was required in diving
and in raising the sunken hull. Last Mon
Gay preparations were begun to raise the
hall as it's value, some So, 500 makes it an
object to bring it above the surface to be
utilized again if it is found in good con
dition. Great difficulty was experienced
in securing anchors and ropes employed in
raising such an object. When these things
were obtained heavy wind made its APP
pearance and prevented the placing of the
,barges near the wreck; yesterday these
barges were conveyed down the river and
were anchored, but owing to the high wind
prevailing during the day these barges
were not placed in position for effective
work and hence the diver was not enabled
to descend into the water.
The same state of affairs existed this
morning, and the work of raising the hull
was postponed until tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THEY RESISTED.

John Calvin and FL. Butler were up be-
fore Justice Chopper this morning, charged
with resisting an officer in the discharge O
his duty. They found out that police
man has few rights that even a civilar
must respect and acknowledge. The for
mer was creating somewhat of distur-
bance at Killers hall last Saturday night
and the police attempted his arrest. he
refused to be arrested and resisted such
kindly efforts of the officers. The latter
also took a hand in the fracas, and sue
ceeded in rescuing Calvin. The police,
however, arrested both parties and con-
veyed them to the armory.
This morning they appeared before the
court and were fined SO and SIS respect
ivelV.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
PERSONAL.
CITY.

CITY.
F. .Weyerhauser returned last Satur-
day.
Judge Glenn was in the city Saturday
night. 9
Charles O'Neil of Colorado is with us
once more.
General Hoffman and wife depart for
New York to-day.
F. Weaver, agent of Diapers Uncle
Tom party is in the city.
Members or the Florence Herbert party
left for Muscatine this morning.
Miss Hcrndon, a niece of Mrs. j. N.
Buford is in the city on brief uisit.
Captain Whitney. the extensive con-
tractor of Keokuk was in the city yester-
day. s
Mrs. Howard Burtis, wife of Mr.. Burtis
of the Kimball House is reported to be seri-
ously ill.
Rev. S, S. Cryer of Indiana has been
called by the Central Presbyterian church
of this city.
J. W. Ballard and wife left for Atlanta
to-day to take up his work in the Internal
revenue service,
Capt. Mckenzie is in Keokuk taking
charge of his additional work as officer in
charge of the Keokuk canal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THE SNOW.

The snow storm which visited this city
and locality yesterday proved very sue
cessful effort for the present season of the
year, and demonstrates to those who pre-
tend to be posted on weather signs that an
early and severe winter is in store the pres
ent year.
The fall of 1.-The beautiful commenced
at an early hour Saturday night and con-
tinued without cessation during the major
part of Sunday. Owing to the wet condi-
ton of the ground, however it did not
make good sleighing, and was thus pre-
vented from interfering with travel on the
various railroads entering in this city.
The storm was quite general, and in the
far west proved very heavy, seriously
blockading the railroads.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
A PROMISING CLASS.

John Eagleheart stood at the head of a
class of drunkards this morning, before
Justice Chopper. The court proceeded to
question the members thereof, and ascer-
tain what they knew about the prevailing
epidemic.
''What is a drunk Intercepted his
honor
The head of the class responded from
sad experience: ''Some times it is So, and
some times So and costs; but whether the
fine is large or small, the headache and q
arrangement of the nervous system inevi-
tably follows the morning after the
spree
"And an awakening of the person in
some dungeon CELL" chimed in Charles
Moody, second on the list for the same
charge.
what reason can you assign for such
intemperance?" prepounded the court.
''The weather." said the first.
MY mother-in-law, interrupted the
second in the class.
''The Virginia elections" put forth an
other, and "unrequited affections" by a
fourth.
John Eagleheart," said the court, 1.-the
weather may prove good topic of con-
versation in society, but it will not do to
extenuate drunk. You are hereby fined
So and costs. Chas. Moody, "a mother
in law" is some sort of an excuse, and the
court viii let you down gracefully You
will pay 80 and costs and be discharged
Henry Bresnaham, ''unrequited love-
won't move a court nor pay a BILL You
will be expected to enrich the city treas
ury by $5 and costs before your record
will be satisfactory to all concerned. John
Peterson will also be required to pay $5
and costs, and John Williamson viii also
deposit in the city exchequer a similar
amount before he will be considered a free
man. The class will now be excused"
The members paid their fines and depart
ed for their respective homes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

the various persons called to act as jurors.
There were many andyaried reasons assign
ed why the individuals should not serve in
that capacity, but perhaps the most unique
excuse was that offered by man who
stated that he had no one to take care of
his children, and was thus incapacitated
from serving as juror.
The docket contains number of civil
and four criminal cases. The latter
include charges for carrying concealed
weapons and the case against I. Huber for
maintaining public nuisance in the shape
of the refuse from his brewery. This case
has been set for Thursday next and will
attract considerable attention, as it is in q
measure a test case upon which other suits
largely depend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
ACCIDENTS.

G. H. Miner, who was run over by the
switch engine of the r. I. & P last Friday
night, regained consciousness this morn
ing, and is reported so be on fair road
to recovery. The amputation of his in
jured leg has proved successful in every
particular. The father of the injured man
arrived from Lewiston, and as soon as his
son is able, he will remove him to Lewis
ton They both speak of the kind treat
ment which they have received from the
proprietors and attendants Of the Occiden'
tai MOTEL.
Young Hines, who was injured at the
Buford Plow works last Friday, is also do
ing as well as can be expected. He will
probably be confined to the house for some
time, but it is thought that the injuries
will not prove of the most serious charac
ter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
Saved His Life.
SPRINGFIELD. Tenn. MAY G

SPRINGFIELD, TENN, May 6, 1880.
DR. A. r. WHITE-Dear Sir: I an
selling great deal of your Pulmonaria
have large demand for it, and recon-
mend it to all as the best cough medicine
in the market, and I am not afraid to re-
commend it, as | had it thoroughly tested
on one of my customers, who was given
up to die. After taking three fifty cent
bottles of Pulmonaria, he commenced i'm
proving, and when he had taken the fifth
bottle he was up and in my store and said:
Tt saved my life" and that ''he should
always love me and the Pulmonaria, for it
had saved him from death, and was the
cause of his taking it. II told him not to
love me but DIR. White, the inventor of
this great medicine. / am selling from
eight to fifteen bottles a week of your Pull
monaria.
For sale by G. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards 81 Sohrbeck, Moline,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
HE WANTED A COAT.

John Lee visited the saloon of Lothar
Harms last Saturday night, and attempted
to steal an overcoat belonging to a party
playing billiards. Lee succeeded in put
ting on the garment and was on his way
out of the room when the loss was discov-
cred, and pursuit commenced, The coat
thief dropped the coat on the sidewalk and
tried to make his escape but Officer Metsch
overlook him, and assisted him to the
Armory. Lee was subsequently taken to
jail and will have to answer to charge of
petit larceny at the present term of the
county court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THE ROUND HOUSE.

The managers of the c., B. g. @. have
about completed the side track from the
main track across 1st avenue to the proposed
location of the new Round House between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. As soon
as this track is in good condition, gravel
win be hauled, and the half block upon
which the building will be erected, will be
raised to the proper grade.
If the weather proves propitious, the
work of con structing this building will be
commenced and pushed forward as fast as
possible. Tits not thought probable that
the building can be completed the present
season
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
CATHOLIC FAIR.

The German ECatholic fair in progress
at Turner Hall attracted a large atten
dance last Saturday evening, and a gener
all good time was enjoyed by those pres
ent The most interesting contest was
over the tea set to be voted the most pop
ular lady in the congregation. The prize
was awarded Mrs. Blacklinger, who is re
ported to have received the highest mum
Der of votes.
The fair will terminate this evening
when the flag will be given the hose com
pany receiving the highest number OF
votes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
Symptoms.

Slight pain in the side, the skin and eyes
assume a thick yellow coat, digestion is
impaired, an unpleasant sinking sensation
at the pit of the stomach is experienced,
the bowels are irregular, the mind fretful,
the memory weakened, sometimes a slight
cough, GOODNESS of the hands and feet,
sometimes loss of appetite and at others IN
natural craving for food, dizziness of the
head. blurring before the eyes, depressed
spirits, bad breath, feeling of uncertainty
of having left something undone but can't
tell what it is. Take Simmons Liver Reg
ulator. it will remove all these feelings and
make you well.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THE COUNCIL.

This evening the members of the city
council viii meet in special session.
number of propositions will come up fol
consideration and action. among which
are the pumping out of the slough, the re
vision of the Board of Health, and other
affairs of secondary Importance. 1t is ex-
pected that the above noted items viii
cause sufficient agitation to make the
meeting exciting and interesting, as it is
well known that no project advocated even
for the good of the city will meet with the
approval of the entire council
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
A SMOKER

George Dyer Is in the county Jail and the
is the alleged fact that he secured goods
under false pretenses. 1t appears that
Dyer visited the establishment of j. Ell.
Beset1ng and represented that he wanted a
box of cigars for certain party who was
in the habit of buying goods from Beseting.
The cigars were accordingly handed over,
but Dyer neglected to hand them to the
parties for whom they were intended, but
on the contrary sold them and approprat-
ed the money for his own personal use.
His case viii be Investigated at an early
hour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
Mothers! mosherslI moshsrsIr,

Are you disturbed at night and bro.
ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
OF cutting teeth2 If SO. go at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. Winslew's jooth-
lug Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately
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
and best female physicians and nurses
In the United States. sold eyery-
where. % cents q bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THE REYNOLDS AFFAIR.

The latest developments Of the roman
tic marriage of Frank Johnston and Miss
Buchanan of Reynolds are that the cere
mony occurred over in Davenport, and last
Saturday the young couple returned to
Reynolds.l
The rivalry of Frank Johnston and his
uncle w w. Johnston, whose years and
experience were numbered at go odd, has
finally ceased, as the young lady has chosen
to be a young mans slave rather than an
old mans darling.
The family of the elder Johnston were
much opposed to the marriage of the young
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
INSANE ITEMS.

Last Saturday Emma johnson the young
woman from Moline who was brought up
to the county jail for safe keeping was
adjudged insane, and arrangements were
at once made to convey her to the insane
asylum at Jacksonville. Word was received
from that institution on Sunday to send
tee patient to the asylum to-day, and the
officers were directed to convey A. j.
Green of Moline back to Jacksonville at
the same time. 1t apperrs that Green
escaped from the asylum and made his
way back to Moline. He has been arrested
and will be taken back to Jacksonville
during the day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
THE CORoNERg JURY.

The coroners jury investigating the
death of W. Wendt a victim of the late
steamboat disaster, did not convene this
morning as was fully expected. The illness
of the father of one of the jurors was the
cause for again postponing session. 1t
is not known just what day the jury will
meet and hear the remaining testimony to
be brought before that body, although it
is highly probable that such meeting will
be held during the present week. 1t will
only require one day more to complete the
evidence and render q verdict
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
BOARD OF HEALTH.

This afternoon at late hour the board
of health held a regular monthly meeting
The reading of the minutes of the last
regular and special meetings engaged the
attention of the members at first, and thi;
having been accomplished, the various
nuisances complained OF came up for con
sideration and action.
The negligence on the part of certain
persons in reference to securing burial per
mits was brought up and caused some dis
cussion.
At late hour this afternoon the meet
ing adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
On Thirty Days Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
f1icted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc, guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall Mich
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
The Great Medical Success of the Age.

Leading druggists who have been in the
business for half lifetime, state that they
have never known a medicine to enlist the
entire and universal confidence of the pub
lie, as rapidly as Hale's Honey of Hore.
hound and Tar. Although it has only
been few years in use, it has already
taken precedence of all other mhdicines
advertised as remedies for Conghs, Colds,
and incipient Consumption, and its annual
sales are without parallel in the history
of this class of preparations.
PIXIES TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in
one minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
A LANDSLIDE.

The new Muscatine extension from Dav-
export to that place met with another mis-
fortune yesterday. just below Jugtown
the road runs in under high bluff and
this bluff took a little excursion on its own
account into the river carrying the railroad
with it. This branch has been prevented
from running on account of the high water
and will now take another rest until this
slide can be repaired.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
NEW ARRIVALS.

There is new arrival in the family of
Chris. Shall on 9th street in the person of
Is pound boy, and the joy in the house
hold is in keeping with the weight of the
new arrival.
Lorthar Harms has reason to feel hap
pier this morning. as in the course of time
he will have a Junior partner to assist him
in the business which he now conducts
alone. The young Harms made his APP
pearance yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
Great Reduction in Black Cloaks and Dolmanx
Cnrr.,n,,4c ,,rc.rti, q 4 "a. .oa...Aa - n q 90
NRIeHnoRHoon NOTES.

The city of Springfield derives over SIT.
600 revenue from liquor and other licences
The old Nicholas farm of $50 acres
south OF Leroy, Mclean county, has been
sold for $13, 600
About twenty-five thousand head of cat
tie viii be fed at Peoria distilleries during
the winter.
Detective l. L. Cluxton, of Vandalia,
has been arrested, charged with forging
the signatures of the circuit clerk, county
Judge and sheriff of Fayette and CLARK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

my mother was afflicted long time
with Neuraliga and dull, heavy, inactive
condition of the whole system, headache
nervous prostration and was almost help
less No physicians or medicines did heI
any good Three months ago she began
to use Hop Bitters, with such good effect
that she seems and feels young again,
although over 20 years old. We think
there is no other medicine fit to use in the
family A lady in Providence; Rhode
Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
IN HIS SLEEP.

A very remarkable story is told of q
young resident of the lower end of this coun-
ty which viii offer curious psychological
study to those interested in somnambulis-
tic performance. It is said the young lad
is but ID years old, and yet his performan-
ees when asleep are perfectly marvellous.
The lads name is Martin Frobischer, and
it is said of him that from his earliest boy
hood he has been subject to somnambul-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

lady to their parent, and it is said, did all
in their power to advance the suit Of the
younger aspirant for matrimonial honors.
The young lady is represented as prize
in the matrimonial lottery, and her friends
claim that there is no reason why her
selection viii not prove happy in every
respect ~ =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

NEARLY ALL THE Ills THAT AFFLICT
MANKIND can be prevented and cured by
keeping the stomach, liver and kidneys in
perfect working order. There is no medi-
cine known that will do this as quickly
and surely, without interfering with your
duties as Parker's Ginger Tonic. See adj
vertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
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.
KidneyWort produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Ia9ter- Ocean,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

ANGosTURA BITTERs are endorsed by all
the leading physicians and chemists, for
their purity and wholesomeness. Beware
of counterfeits, and ask your grocer and
druggist for the genuine article, prepared
by DIR. j. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. It aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

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 Moffat's
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, 1881-11-14

4 fortune awaits Dr. G. r. SkyeS, of
1859 Madison street, Chicago, if he was not
so utterly opposed to advertising his
"Sure Cure for Catarrh" and" Atmos-
pheric Insuff1ator,', but he says they need
no advertising.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

THE BEAUTY AND Color of the hail
may be safely regained by using Parker
Hair Balsam, which is much admired fol
its perfume, cleanliness and dandrun Grad
icating properties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14

DIR. Trask's Magnetic Ointment contains
no mineral. Its penetrating power is such
that internal affections, like kidney, liver,
bowel and lung complaints, yield as quick
ly as surface inflammations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
OVARIAN JUNIORS.

The removal of these tumors by RAILWAYS RE-
SOLVENT is now certainly established tnat mnas
ommon recognized fact by all parties: Mltness
he cases of Hannah P. Knapp, Mrs g hraPI NIT p
our Almanac for 1879; also Sat OF Mrs c. B BID
bins, in the present edition of our False ana
True"
one bottle contains more Of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation Iaken
in Teaspoonful doses, while others require nVe OF
six times much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-14
STOCK SPECULATION.

JOHN A. DoDGE q Co., Bankers and Brokers, ~
Wall Street, New York, buy stocks on reasonable
mar gin, and, when desired, will advise when ene
VIII at to buy. Also Stock Privileges in which So
to 800 can be probably invested. Opportunities
for good profits are constantly occurring Fun m
tree.