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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
RAILWAYS
Sarsapariliian Resolycnt.

Chronic Skin Diseases Carries OF the Bone, nn-
mors In the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or va
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fe-
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
ricketts, White Swelling. Sceld Head, Uterine Al
fections Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body Plmples ana
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia Kidney and bladder
Diseases Chronic Rheumaism and Govt Con
sumption, Gravel and Calcutous Deposits, and va
rietles of the above complaints to which some
times given specious names.
We assert that there is no known remedy ina
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsOLvRNT furnishes IL cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD IS SUPPLIED THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This Is the first correc
tive power of RADWAY's REsoLYENT
In cases where the system has been sslivated
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones joints, etc, causing carries of the bones
ricketts, spinal curvatures cont ortlons, white swell
lings, varicose veins, etc, the SAEsAPAEILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus OF the disease from the system.
If those who are taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, Scrofuous or Syphilitic diseases
ind their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, even keeping its own, Is q
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse-
the virus of the disease is not inactive; II not ar
rested and driven from the bloo 1t Will spread ana
continue to undermine tho constitution. AS soon
as the SARsAPARIILIAN makes the patient feel
better" every hour You will grow better aid in
crease in health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
SCARED BY a TRAMP

This morning at an early hour cripple
visited the kitchen of Mr.. Al. Darts resi-
dence on 22nd street and 9Th Avenue, and
asked for something to eat His request
was complied with, as his helpless condi-
ton rendered him an object of pity. While
engaged in eating the donated breakfast,
the mendicant used his case knife, not on
" in shovelling down his food, but also
hrandished that weapon around in man
ner which inspired fear among the mem
bers of the household Mr.. Dart had pre-
viously departed for his place of business,
and there was no male representative of
the family to eject the tramp The Grip
pie, after completing his meal, took out a
razor which he had concealed about his
person, and went through a series of pan
tomine performances, during which he
drew the weapon across his own throat,
as if he contemplated suicide. Word was
finally passed to the police, but before
they arrived the cripple left the house and
made good his escape.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
BREvlTIES.

The river is on the rise.
Rolled Plate Jewelry at the Fair
The payment of water taxes is very slow.
Go to the Fair for Chromos and Oil
Paintings.
The sewer gate is closed and the pumps
are running.
The Dental association will meet in the
city next Tuesday.
Haverly's MINISTRIES are in the city next
Wednesday night
Linen busters will soon be seen if the
heated term continues.
The Blue Ribbon society meets as usual
next Monday evening.
A dancing party took place in Moline
last night, at Dunn's Hall.
Members of the Sylvan boat club are now
taking daily practice on the river.
Go to the Fair" and see the imense
variety of new pictures.
The Land League holds special meet
ing this evening at Norris hall.
Glass Day at the Moline High School oc-
ours on the 25th of the present month
The shaft of the Holly engine, at the
water-works, will be placed in position to-
day
The Sterling train is again running, as
the washouts on that branch have been re-
paired.
A game of base ball was played this af
ternoon in Davenport between the High
School and Griswold College mines.
Two special policemen in Moline have
been discharged, or at last have had their
salaries reduced. so that they will resign.
The graduating class in the Rock Island
High School, instead of planting a class
tree, presented the school with picture of
the poet Longfellow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

once in altitude between is small in COM
narison to the benefits to be derived from
snch a work, and the levels may be such as
are wanted Say on the ONO a canal
| from near Cleveland up the Cuyahoga,
| interlocking with the Muskingum or
the Hockhocking, as may be found
most convenient, with say twenty
feet fall from Erie to low water in
the Ohio. and when the Ohio raised above
twenty feet then of necessity it would
| flow back to the lake, and as the river ris-
es obout 10 feet now, there would be a
| flow back that would go far to lessen the
destructive effects of the river.
The same thing can and viii be done in
the Upper mississippi at no very distant
day, unless our boosted superiority over the
ancient world is myth.
We may look in vain for a river possess
ing such advantages for elf-regulation
that only needs to be utilized to make the
country through which it flows perfectly
free from danger of floods or drouths, and
with national highways to carry our prod
uce to all parts of the world these high
ways free to all.
The opening of canals from the lakes to
the river of the character designated would
have more effect on the prosperity of the
country than dozen isthmian canals or
ship railroads.
CANAL CONVENTION.
The following dispatch dated Chicago
gives some particulars of the coming con
vention in the Hennipin Canal
The Illinois and Mississippi River and
Canal Improvement commission held an
adjourned meeting here this morning and
afternoon to perfect arrangements for the
Northwestern convention, to be held at
Davenport May 25th and Goth. J. NJ.
Allen of Tennessee Edward Russell, Da-
venport J. S. Camp of Dixon, W. ID.
Wiley of Hennepin, T, d. Brewster of
| Peru, Canal Commissioner Shaw and
| others were in attendance. Letters APP
proving the objects of the convention were
read from Cows. Cullom of Illinois, Gear
| of Iowa, Jerome of Michigan; Senators
Davis, Logan Allison, Sawyer and Ingalls,;
Congressman Farwell of Iowa, Farwell of
Illinois, Cullen, Henderson, Hawks,
Meulton, Payson, Smith, Carpenter, Nc
Cord, Thompson, Dunnel; eX-Congressmen
Jas, F. Wilson. Chas, Randolph, secretnry
of the Chicago board of trade; ]. Rolla,
| secretary of The Toronto board of trade,
and others.
Among the arrangements agreed upon
for the convention were addresses by Hon.
D. III. Murphy OF Davenport as temporary
chairman, Gov. Gear. Mayor Harrison of
Chicago, Jas, F. Wilson. On the second
day addresses by gentlemen from New
York, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and
Illinois while Congressman McCord and
Carpenter Of Iowa will also address the
convention. Maps of the Henncpin canal
route are to be also published.
Reports received from numerous locali-
ties render it certain that the convention
will be the largest ever held in the North
west in relation to river and canal improve
ment. The results are expected to be ac-
corIin0IX imDOrtant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
A REALTY.

Mr.. John Bengston has in his drug store
that has ever been constructed, and it is
alike a credit to the builder and the estab-
lishment it graces. The case is of gothic
style, composed of bird's-eye maple and
black walnut; the columns being of the
former material, with walnut caps and
bases. The panels are of black walnut.
The interior is provided with all the conve-
niences and improvements known to the
pharmaceutical profession. Convenient
shelves, filled with cut glass bottles, adorn
the sides and front. The materials of a
poisonous nature are contained in blue
bottles, while those affected by light are
inclosed in amber colored bottles. The
counter on which the compromising of
medicines is carried on is of plate glass,
and accessory compromising boards of ma
pie complete the arrangements. Light is
supplied by large plate glass windows on
the sides, and by the latest improved gas
burners. On the front is suspended pref
ty water scene said to represent a scene
on the Ohio river The picture was paint
eel to order, and was made to fit the angle
formed by the sides of the roof.
The case, taken as whole, is the most
complete, in every particular, ever con-
structed, and is in keeping with Mr.. Beng
ston's fine establishment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
PERSONAL.
CITY.

|
Police Magistrate Cropper has returned
d. Roy Bowlby arrived from the east last
night
DR.. T. Stewart, Reynolds. is at the Rock
Island.
| j, S. Boyd, Philadelphia tarries at the
Harper.
II. n. Munger, Syracuse, is sojourning at
the Harper.
J. E. Little, Detroit, is sojouIning at
the Harper.
J. A Chatter, Atchison, is a guest of the
Rock Island.
F. c. Early, Beardstown, is on arrival at
the Rock Island
Alderman Lurdy returned from Napier.
vile this morning
l. H. Howard, Bedford, England, is a
otable at the Harper
r. H. Magner of the Galva Weekly Ne,os
was in the city yesterday.
Col, Bridgeman, paymaster. L. S. A. is
prominent at the Harper
ELSEWHERE.
In 1860 there were four presidential
tickets. OF the eight candidates, Hannibal
Hamlin alone is living.
A Mrs, Snow, of Walnut, Iowa. got mad
at her husband Monday night and chopped
him up with the family Ratchet.
The parents of boy in Decker, Ind,
thought they'd give their son home made
sulphur bath, and so they piled the feather
beds around him and burned the sulphur
until he was smothered to death.
II. Thorne, the defaulting cashier of the
Panama canal Company was found at the
port of africa, in deranged state of mind.
He readily surrendered what bonds he had
in his possession and was allowed to go.
A Cincinnati boy, aged -, not only dis
obeyed his fathers injunction not to touch
a gun, but used the weapon in such way
as to escape the threatened punishment.
He committed suicide.
Annie Eva Fay, the noted spiritualist
medium, was not informed by her corps of
spirits that her husband was faithless to her,
and the first she knew of it was when he
absconded with her money and jewels.
Editor Mardeh of Lowell, Mass, Secret
airy of the Massachusetts House of Repre-
sentatives, has received from farmer five
stalks of rhubarb four feet long, with a
note SAYING: when rhubarb is four feet
long it is time to adjourn the House l
have found this so every time.
The Rev Dr. James Freemen Clarke of
Boston says: Il discrcdit the extravagant
statements which give intemperance as the
root of all crime in this country, and main
tain that there is q steady growth of tenn
perate habits among the people as compar
ed with the customs of a few generations
ago"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
MINSTRELS.

Next Wednesday evening Harper's Thea
ter will be occupied by Haverly's colored
MINISTRIES. The sale of seats commenced
this morning at Marshalls Drug Store.
A Baltimore exchange speaks of the per
Torrance in that city as follows:
The colored troops fought nobly against
packed house last evening, and won ev-
cry time. The array of musical and min
strel talent was immense, with the wings OF
the black army covered by platoons of
bone and tambourine men. Among the
selection OF songs, comic and otherwise,
there were several classical gems, notably
that of Lewis Brown. called Only to Love"
sang in rich and clear baritone, with the
violoncello obligato by A Hazard. The
end men got down to their work in good
style. The first part of the programme
concluded with a laughable musical trav-
esty on Patrick GilmOre's return from Eu-
rope, with Billy Banks as the Professor
and Billy Kersands as the French drummer
The oratOrical effort of Judge Crusoe was
extremely funny. Another amusing nov
city was the barn yard frolics of Abe Cox
and Bob Mack One of the astonishing
features of the entertainment was the rev
alation of the initiative powers of Alex.
Hunter who gave with realistic fidelity the
Scotch bagpipe, bass viol, steam calliOpe,
a steamer on the Mississippi, planning saw
mill and dogs quarrelling over bone.
We must not neglect the banjo orchestra
under James Bohee, whose execution and
style were much admired. The banjoists
were recalled and favored the audience
with popular airs and variations The
performance ended with humorous sketch
called "Brudder Bones Baby"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
AT THE COURT HOUSE.

\ marriage license was issued yesterday
to J. W. Smith, of the city, and Miss Ma
tilda W, Johnson, of Bowling.
The county court since last rebort has
transacted the following probate business
6-Estate of VIM. Scott, deceased. In
ventory, appraisement bill and widows
award filed and approved.
Guardianship of minor heirs of W J.
Sheppard, deceased. Guardians report
filed and approved
Real estate transfers are as follows:
Master in Chancery to Henry Margraf
lot s, block q Atkins subdivision outlot
20, Moline, S4,213.77.
Sevilla Morgan to David Sears lots IL
and II. block SO, Sears, S75.
Chas. p. Rider to VIM. II Edwards pt
lots 8 and TO- block 2, Woods second addi-
ton to Moline $500
Hugh Murray to Peter Staender, nj lot
~, Ben Harpers addition to Rock Island,
500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL OvER-wORK, 1NDIS-
CRETIONs OR excuses, 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, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
So 90 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, 1881-05-07
Coughing Congregation.

Clergymen who are annoyed by fits of
coughing and nasal trumpetings, so COM
mon in churches and meeting-hOuses at this
season of the year cannot do better than
recommend to the fiocks an immediate
resort of HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
AND TAR. The result of the advice, if
taken, will be comparative quiet on the
succeeding Sabbath; for this potent remedy
will by that time have effected a general
cure. Many pastors know from experience
the value of the preparation as cure for
bronchial affections. and can, therefore,
conscientiously indorse it. Sold by
all druggists at so cents and 81. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
Adam III. Wilson, NJ. D., Philadelphia,
writes: "HALE's HONEY OF HoREHOUND
has sold freely for the last year"
Pixies TOoTHACHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

The street and alley committee of the
city council composed of Messrs Whit
man, Warnock and Barber, had a meeting
last night at the council rooms.
The avowed object of the meeting was
to organize for the season, and cut out the
work and improvements to be made in that
department during the year. A conclusion
as to what recommendations were to be
made to the council was not arrived at. II
was decided to take q tour of inspection
after which a report will be made.
The question of auditing bills presented
for work performed under the supervision
of the street superintendent. was only in
cidentally touched upon, as it was under
stood the subject would be fully discussed
at a subsequent meeting of that commit
tee
The members will make their tour of in
spection next Monday morning.
Never defer until tomorrow what
should be attended to to-day A slight
cough ought to never to be neglected when
% cent bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will prevent it from becoming chronic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

a Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
an INcURABLR LUNG DISEASE Oh CONSUMPTION.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams i,
but ACT DIRECTLY TUE INFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irritation, give relief in ASTHMA, BROECHI-
us, CoUGHs, CATARRH. and the THROAT TROUBELs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant use for nearly entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF the age. Sold at 25cts
q box everywhere. dts &weow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
Almost Crazy.

How often do we see the hard working
father straining every nerve and muscle,
and doing his utmost to support his family.
Imagine his feelings when returning home
from hard days labor to find his family
PROSTATE with disease conscious enough
to drive one almost crazy, All this unhap-
piness could be avoided by using Electric
Bitters, which expel every disease from the
system, bringing JOY and happiness to
thousands Sold at fifty cents bottle, by
c. SDeideI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

Symtoms.-Slight pain in side, the skin
and eyes assume a tick yellow coat. diges-
ton is impaired, an unpleasant sinking
sensation at the pit of the stomach is ex-
perienced. the bowels are irregular, the
mind fretful, the memory weakened, some
times slight cough. GOODNESS of the hands
and feet, sometime loss of appetite and at
Others unnatural craving for food, dizziness
OF the head, depressed spirits, feeling of
uncertainty, of having left something I'M
done, but can't tell was it is. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator, it will remove all
unpleasant feelings and make you we'll
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
SUN STROKE.

A genuine case of sunstroke took place
yesterday in Moline. James Parkins was
the name of the victim. He was out work
ing during the afternoon. and becoming
heated, put aside his hat. After remaining
at work short time he became affected
with the heat and was Frustrated for a
considerable time. Dr. Dawson, who was
summoned to attend him, pronounced the
the man is greatly improved and will soon
be out.
This is the first case of sunstroke re-
ported for the present year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

A prominent physician of Pittsburgh said
jokingly to lady patient who was com
planning of her continued i'll health and of
his inability to cure her. TRY Hop Bitters?
The lady took it in earnest and used the
Bitters, from which she obtained perma-
nent health She now laughs at the doctor
for his joke, but he is not so well pleased
with it, as it cost him good patient
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
DandelIon,

DR.. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from a concentrated extract Of Dan
delion root, in combination with other val
liable roots, banks, and herbs, and is with
out doubt the best liver corrector and blood
purifier in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted.
Use DR.. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds. 1t is so pleasant to the taste
that old people like it and children cry for
it.
For sale by c. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards & Sohrbeck Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

Perfect PuIgativIs, Soothing Aler1enls Act
Without Pam, Always keIlaDIe und Nat
ural In their Operation.
VEGETABLE UBSTICCTE CIR CALOMEi
gum, barge, regulate purify, c!eHEsc and streigh
IN. Rauways Pills, for the o. all disorders II
enc stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Nervous DEcases, HeadRChe COM lipatiu Cos ii We
ness, Indigestion, ID yspepsia, Bllioasnezs Kiilour
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles and All
Derdngsments OF the Internal NIscera Warranted
30 effect u positive cure. Purely eEetabIe con
tanning mercury, minerals T deIcterioas d rurs
SE Observe the following symptoms resultiI o
from disorders of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inwa Piles, Fullness af the 81 GOD
In tue dead, AciditS OF the Stomach, Nausea.
Heartburn, Disgust OF FSuG, Fullnces OF Weight
IN the stomach, Sour ErupIlone, Sinking or Futter.
Head, Hum led and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
" the Heart, Choking SuEocatlue nsatiou
Thsr In lying Posture, Dlmnoss OF Vision, Dots
Or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
Ine lie al, deficiency of Precipitation GLOW Il. So of
ne skin aud Eyes, Pain IL the side Cheet, Lin BIS,
Ahd sudden finishes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
few doses of KAIw A. Wis III s nj ~ -, tIc
system from all the above named disordere Price
p cents per box Sold by drugg1rts
We repeat that the rcaGer must consult uur
books and papers The bject OF diseases and
heir cure, among which NAV he Eamed:
FALSE AND TRUE :"
'tRADwAY On IRRITABLE URRTHRA.n
"RADwAY ON aCRoFULA,"
and others relating to different classes of Diseases
SOLD By DRUGGISTS
READ FALSE AND aA-x"
warren, Cor Church St. New York ~ i,sfoT-
nation worth thousands VIII be sent sou
TO THE PUBLIC
There can be no better guarantee OF the vaineof
Dr. RADwAT's old established K. r. e. REMEDIES
than the base and worthless limitations OF them an
there are False ResoIvents Relefs and pills Re
cure ana ask Tor Railways, and see that the name
Roadway" Ii On whet YOU buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

tinent of Europe is at Mcneil, on the Baltic
Sea, in the extreme northeastern corner OF
Prussia At the beginning of 1875, it had
a membership of 3, 7S0, but five other
churches have been constituted from it, re-
ducing the membership to LILO. The Bap
lists of st. Petersburg formerly belonged
to it, but they were dismissed last Septem-
Der to form church in their own city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
LEGAL OPINION.

City Attorney Parks-to whom was re-
ferred the matter of the appointment of an
overseer of the poor, as the aldermen and
mayor appeared to have opposite opinions
as to their respective authority-has exam
ined the law and city ordinances governing
the question, and will report the result of
his examinations at the next meeting Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07

You are hereby notified that your water
rent from May 1st to November LIST, 1881,
is due. The rent must be payed to the
collector at the office of the City Water
Works, before May 10th. If not paid by
May 10th the water will be cut off with
out further notice. One dollar will be
charged for turning the water on again.
1-2-dSt FRED, CRAMER.
Supt. Water Works.
Nav end. 1881
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
kidney Diseases.

Kidney diseases aftlict the greater part of
the human race. and they are constantly
on the increase, but where the virtues of
KidneyWort have been known, they are
held in check and speedily cured. Let
those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff, give this
great remedy trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, in the
LIQUID the most convenient - hila. Prog
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-07
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for hfty cents. There lie
not remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague. and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typh Old yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills quick Rad ways Ready telI /
II will in few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, pasms. Sour Stonac:-,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, DiarrhGa. Dysentery ),
Colo. Wind i'll the Bowels and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle of Rad
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops III
will prevent sickness or pains from Change
OF water. Ii il better than French brandy OF bit
tiers stimuiant
MINERS und LUMBBFMEE should always be pro-
nj aEt n