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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
AN OLD PAPER.

While tearing down an old log house on
the farm of Samuel Cabeen, in Mercer
county, J. s. Pinkerton found, in some
out-of-the-way nook OF Granny, copy OF
A1eraader's Weekly Messenger, published in
Philadelphia, Pa, and dated November 20,
1839-almest AZ years ago. The papers
makeup and typograph were unique, and
comparison with papers of the present
day was very interesting. Il is seven
column folio, printed mostly in small type,
and with no head rules over the top Of the
columns 1t claimed circulation of over
25, 900 copies. One popularity was that
the date and place of publication was
above the name of the paper instead Of be
low. The practice Of offering premiums
for subscribers is nothing new, as in his
prospectus Alexander offers what would
then have been considered very valuable
presents to those who would get up clubs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

and her Yoealisms and acting received tho
frequent applause which they SO well mer-
tied. From the time the duet is rendered
with Psppo. in which she appeared to great
advantages. until the fall Of the curtain al
the last act, she gained in favor with. the
audience. Her vivacity and attractive
stage presence in addition to her vocal and
dramatic powers have secured for her 9
name second only TO Aimee in the west.
Seth M. Crane as PSppo acted and sang
his part to perfection. His delineation Of
that character shows study and care, and
the audience showed their appreciation Of
his efforts by a call before the curtain af
ter the enjoyable duet with Bettina in the
| FIRST act. 9t
John Templeton as the Prince and Miss
Alice vane as the Prsacess came in. fol
their of public approval and by their eff
forts contributed largely to the success OF
the opera The acting of Mr.. Fuller as
Rocco was also very acceptable. 3
The performance taken Us a whole was
one Of the most enjoyable musical enter
tainments that has been rendered in Rock
Island during the season. saJ
The same troupe will appear at the Bur.
tbs Opera House. Davenport this evening.
when ''Olivette' will be rendered. a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
FALSE, AND TRUE.
>ye extract from Dr. Radway's "Trestise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST or DISEASES CURED BIZ
RAILWAYS
SarsapariIlian ReSOiyeHt.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or IN
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal. Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Hheum,
ricketts,, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine Az
fectione, Cankers, GlanauiaT Swelltngs, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay Of the Body. Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism and G0ut, Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles OF the above complaints to which some
times are given specioae names
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvRET furnishes. It cnres
step by step, surely from the foundation. and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES THE BODY ARE sToPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE eYsTEM, from which
new material is formed. This is the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsGByEET.
In cases where the system has been salfvafed,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublinate
have account lated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, etc., causing carries OF the bones
ricketts,, spinal curvatures contorions, White swell
lings, varicose veins, etc., the SARsAPARILILAE
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system
II those who are taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, ScrofulOus or Syphliuc diseases,
however slow may be the cure, "feel better, ;" and
nd their general health improving, their flesh and
weight increasing, or even keeping its own, Is
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 blood 1t viii spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. as soon
the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the patent reel
better every hour you VIII grew peter and IN
CT Ss In health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
RAILROAD RACKET.
Meeting of Southwestern Pool
l.a
= Managers Yesterday.
An Order From the superin-
tendent of the c., R. I.&P
A NETTING.

The members of the Southwestern Rail
way Association held a meeting at Chicago,
on Tuesday. Those present were Msssrs.
j. c. McMu1lin, C. II. Chappen, and H. H.
Cartright, Chicago and Alton; I'd. Pot
ter and E. p. Ripley, Burlington; r. r..
Gable and J. Sanford, Rock Island; John
B. Carson and w. II. McDoel, Hannibal
and st. Joseph: J. F. Barnard and Secre-
tars H. Crosby. Kansas City, st. Joseph
and Council Bluffs R. s. Hayes, A. A.
Tallmedge, and Seth Fink, Missouri Pacific;
j. G. Gault and A. G. Bird, Wabash road,
and Commissioner Midgley who presi-
ded. = -
The first action of the morning was to
refer all matters to the Executive Commit
tee, Messrs McMuliin, Potter, Cable, Tall
madge and Gualt The committee was to
report plan for the conduct and operation
of the business of the association
In speaking of the meeting the Inter
Ocean says:
The committee met but did not succeed
in doing anything because the members
could not agree, except by a majority vote
d unanimous vote being necessary. Among
the resolutions considered by the commit
tee was one that the territory of the asso-
citation should remainthe same as it is now,
and that lwhen any competitive business
is left out by one line, that is carried out
of a terminal point, the other roads are to
do the same A majority vote was had
and the resolutions that the gross earn
ings of the roads in the association be
pooled, each road to receive a certain per
centage of the whole, and if the lines do
not agree, to refer the mater to arbitra-
ton. t..F"@ 3.)
The different propositions were reported
to the association, and long and general
discussion ensued, during the course of
which it was learned that majority Of the
members are in favor of arbitration, and
that ultimately the divisions of associ-
alton be abolished, and the organization
be controlled as one grand division.
AS compromise to the days disagree
ments, Messrs. Gault, Tallmadge andP
ter was appointed to report this morning
which territory should be included into
the associations field of labor besides that
now embraced in it, and to define what
business may be properly considered COM
petitive, 1t VIII be seen that the question
of territory remaius the same stumbling
block that it been has for years.
An adjournment was had until 1 1 o'clock
this morning. ...f,-s. ,-....f
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
NERVOUS DEBrLrrx.

VITAL wEAKEEss Oh DEPRESSION q weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs-
cRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
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up and invigorates the system. dispels the
gloom and dependency. imparts strength
and energy, stops the drain and rejuyen-
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years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or 90. Copper package of i've walls and
81. 90 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
.ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HoMEoPATHo MEDICINE Contrary, ZOE
Fulton Street, N. Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
DIED.

Last evening dispatch was received
from Prof w G. Mixter of the Scheffield
Scientific College, at New Haven, announc:
ing that Miss Sue Mixter daughter of Mr..
George Mixter, of this city, was danger
ouslY i'll, and was not expected to live
through the night. .;f sl.ss
This morning, dispatch arrived stating
that death had occurred at O'clock
The remains will be brought to Rock
Island for burial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
CARELESS DRIVING.

A coal hauler from Moline drove furious
ly across the government bridge this after
noon on the wrong side of the road. He
was laying fiat in the bottom of the wagon,
probably drunk. When half way across
he ran into buggy containing two ladies
Mr.. Chas. Youngberg was diving close
behind, and although his own horse was
trying to run away. managed to get out
and holding up the side of the ladies'
buggy prevented them from being hurt.
He reported the circumstance to the guards,
who were ignorant Of it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
On Thirty DAVIS Trial.

We win 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-
flieted 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, 1881-11-03
AN ORDER.

General Superintendent A. Kimball, of
the Rock Island railroad has notified the
station agents, conductors, train and sta
ton baggage-men of that road, that when
upon tofundcrtake the handling of United
States mail, they must give precedence to
the same over all other business, and that
any fines which may be assessed the rail
road company for negligence in forwarding
or delivering mail, will be charged against
the employee in fault, and will be deducted
from the wages due him from the com
pany, ..-- 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
THE MAscorrE.

Last evening the Fay Templeton comic
opera party appeared at Harper's Theatre
to an audience fair in numbers but large
in appreciation and enthusiasm. The opera
was Audruns highly dramatic piece of
THE Mascotte' and its Interpretation by
different members of the troupe was not
only satisfactory but highly enjoyable to
the audience which had been attracted By
the organization: Fay Templetoni assumed
the exciting role of Bettsna, the Mascotte.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

DR. Whites Dandelion Alternative il pre-
pared from a cencetrated extract OF Dan
delion root, in combination with other
valuable roots, banks, and herbs, and is
without doubt the best liver corrector and
Blood purifier in the market Pint bot
ties only one dollar, and every bottle war
ranted.
Use DR.. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds 1t is SO pleasant to taste that
old people like it and children CRY for it.
For sale by c. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards s. Sohrbeck, Moline,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
THAT DEFENSE.

The Union is again out with its defence
Of the officers and crew of the Jennie Gil
christ. 1t is good of the Union to be will
ling to submit it to the coroners jury. In
their list of points, why do they not ask
the jury to determine whether the crew
made any attempt to save the lives of the
passengers?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
RREVITIEs.

/
The river still continues to fall rapidly
Three tramps were lodged in the armory
last night
The streets and roads. are drying up in
good shape. -
Another supply of fresh candies ht
Kings Fair"
Go to G. II. Speaker for hard coal and
| hard wood ..dt 25-tf :
NJ. G. Mills is sole agent for amana fam
nels and yarns
The board of health met at the mayors
office this afternoon. -
Work on the inlet pipe for the water
works is nearing completion. '.'' =
The ladies' social at the First Baptist
church will occur this evening
M G. Mills keeps large assortment Of
gents underwear and hosiery. -
Misses and childrens' cleaks and ulsters
at almost any price, at McCahe Bros. ~
The coroner's inquest in the'case} of W.
Wendt's death was commenced this morn.
ing
Do not fail to go to G.. A. Doelinger's
for your carpets, you cannot fail ito be
suited.
The place to get thousands of yards OF
choice ginghams at z cents per yard, is at
McCabe Bros.
M. G. Mills is sole agent for the Geor-
gia shifting plaids, They are the most SER
vicable goods made.
The river, at 1 o'clock this afternoon
was 1926 feet, fall of one foot IN the
past twenty-four hours.
Aspecial feature of the Trinity church
festival on Friday, will be the dinner, from
twelve to two o'clock.
No place in this section to buy childrens
and ladies' cloaks and ulsters at the prices
to be had at McCabe Bros.
The Florence Herbert combination will
open a week'sengagement at Harpers the
atre next Monday evening.
4 Mr.. Robert Lynn, foreman of the "B"
saw mill, has resumed his duties at that
place, but with his arm in sling.
The work of laying the inlet pipe for
the new water works win be completed to-
morrow, if the weather will permit the
diver to work
Mr.. Gilchrist has employed Captain
Wall, the submarine worker, to raise the
hull of the sunken steamer, and he win
commence work probably on Saturday
If you want trunk, go to ]. w. Wirtel,
of trunks. valises and trav-
cling bags, No. $40 Brady street, Daven
port, Iowa. All kinds of repairing done
promptly.
The Supper and Fair" at the town hall
in Milan; by the ladies of the Presbyterian
win come off this evening.
Moonlight, therefore crowds are expected. |
The Fay Templeton opera troupe appear
ut Davenport this evening in 't0livette.'
Ttis expected that the troupe win return
to Rock Island in q few weeks and presen
The Mascotte' =
The supply ofcarpets at G.. a. Doeling
RS is not yet exhausted, and they are still
being sold at and below cost. Do not buy
elsewhere without examining his stock and
settiDg his prices. 4
- -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
Mortality Prevented.

1t would be moderate estimate to place
the number of cases in which Consump
ton is prevented by the timely use OF
HALEs HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR,
at ten thousand per annum. No cough,
cold, bronchial affection, sore throat, Oh
other ailment of the organs of respiration.
can ever degenerate into q mortal disease,
if this palatable and absolutely infallible
specific be taken in time and long enough
preserved in.
PIXIES TooTH-AcHE DRoRs-Cure in
one minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
Tho Christian Advocate

says: "a general complaint that spares
neither class nor condition of person, is
seated in the liver. 1t may be truly: said
this is our national disease, and it gives US
great pleasure to hear or read the test
mony of persons of well known veracity
and intelligence to prove the value of Sim
mons. Liver Regulator as a remedy. The
printed and verbal testimony of so many
friends and acquaintances satisfies us that
this is one of the exceptions to the general
humbuggery of medical specialties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. lydia f. Pinkham, 25S Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
NOTICE.

Mr.. AL Bowen, has the sole right of get
ting up the programmes for entertainments
at Harpers Theatre. Business men who
are solicited by other parties to place adver-
tisements in so-called programmes will do
well to bear this in mind
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

The removal of these tumors by RADwAY's RE
SOLVENT is now so certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah P. Knapp, Mrs. G. Krapf, Mrs
J. II. Jolly and Mrs. P. D. Hendrix, published In
our Almanac for 1879; also vat of Mrs G. S. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our "False and
True"
One bottle contains more OF the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
In Teaspoonful doses, while others require five or
six times much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
Rheumaflc DISEASES.

These ailments follow from torpid ivel
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases
Kidney Wort produces healthy action OF
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry forn.-Inter- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

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 ad-
vertisement. a nzs-ss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

My mother was afflicted long time
with Neuralgia and dull, heavy, inactive
condition of the whole system, headache,
nervous prostration and was almost help
less. No physicians or medicines did her
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, 1881-11-03
PERSONAL.
CITY.

CITY.
DIR Hall returned to Chicago this morn
ing
S. j. Collins left for Omaha this morn
ing.
Major Mckee, who has been stationed
on the Island for some time. departs for
his new station, Governors Island, this
morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

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. Meffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
FEVER & AGUE

Rever and Ague cured for hfty cents. There 10
Aot remedial agent in the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other maiarious, bilious,
caret, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick Railways Ready Relief
1t will in few moments when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Diarrhea, Dysentery,
Colo, Wind in the Bowels and all Internal Pains.
Travellers should always carry u bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them A few drops in
water will prevent sickness eF-pains from change
OF water. 1t is better than French brandy or bit
tiers as a stimulant.
MINERS and LUMBERAEN should always be pro-
vided with IL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
A GRATEFUL REcoGNITIoH.

NO aure CHRONIC Oh LONG sTANAINs D1sEAsE
is truly victory In the healing art; that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DRYEcr ana supplies
remedy; that restores step By step-by degrees-
i 4 body which has been slowly attacked 6nd
eakened by an ineid' aus disease, not Only com
rnands our respect but deserves our graftfnde DIS
Railway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy, RADwAT's SARsAPARILILAN REsoLv-
ETr which accompIishes this result, and suffering
humanity, who drag out an existence OF pain and
disease, through long days and long nights, owe
MIN their gratftud ."-Medieal Mossenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
STOCK sPEGULATIOM.

JoHM A. DoDeE g. Co., Bankers and Brokers' ~
Wall Street, New York, buy stocks ON reasonaDlSS
margin, and, when desired. will advise wneh as 49S
to 800 can be probably invested Opportnniit!e
for good profi,s are constantly OCCURRING. Fln III
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capablao destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine. arnica, hyosciamus and other power
full remedies, does at certain times, IN very small
doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeated,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There Ia no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAz's READY RELIEF will stop the
most excruciating pain quicker. without entalling
the least difficulty In either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

Angostura Bitters, the world renowned
appetizer and invigorator. Used now
over the whole civilized world. Try it,
but beware of limitations. Ask your gro
Ger and druggist for the genuine article,
manufactured by DR.. ]. G. B. Slegert y
sons. n
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

The doctors said rnywife had consump-
ton. Tried Linsey's Blood Searcher and
she has had better health than ever" G.
II. Hubbard, Hampden, Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

Judge Henry D. Barron, ST.. Croix Falls
Wis, SAYS: II have suffered seve rely
from Piles and found no remedy until
applied Trask's Magnetic Ointment 1t re-
lieved me at once, and permanently"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

viii send their celebrated ElectroVol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

| Ladies who possess the finest complex
ions are among the patrons OF Glenn's SUI
phur Soap. ~. iEn
: HIlFs Hair and Whisker Dye, black OF
Brown, so cents. - q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

what every one says must be true,
that "Dr. Sellers Cough Syrup" has nc
equal for coughs and colds. Try it. Price
25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

Send for circular of new style of Hopper
Scale with Leveling attachment. Borden
SelIeek & Co., Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

It flies on the wings of the morning, good
news as well as bad, always. We mean
the fame of sSDr. Sykes Sure Cure fol-
Catarrh" a. e.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03

those who help themselves, and nature in
variably helps those who take Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-03
WESTERN MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Mr.. JAMES l. FELLOWS. Dear SIR
We were induced to prescribe your Syrup
OF Hypophosphites by DIR. McMaster, and
its use has been attended with such salts
factory results as to warrant our employ
ing it largely from this time forward.
A. Slice, III. D.