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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
BREVITIES.

The street sprinkler is once again on
hand
New parasolsi just received at N. G.
Mills,
Galley Slave an Harper's Theatre to-
night.
Soda water will soon be furnished by
the enterprising druggists.
The best kid gloves in the market are
Mills patent seamless.
The buildings destroyed by the fire at
Port Byron will soon be placed in good
order
The Father Matthews Total Absence
society will hold its reunion in this city on
the 27th of May.
The marriage of Herman Sidel to Miss
Lizzie Reed, daughter Of Peter Reed of
South Moline will be celebrated this after
noon.
The Woman's Suffrage Association of
Moline held a meeting held a meeting at
late hour this afternoon at the residence OF
DR.. Dunn.
Why do you allow your wife to carry
TIC p"oy III hei aiHls "hcH yoH CHI puy d
Rock Island baby carriage of 81. G. Mills
at wholesale prices?
Members of the present Alumni Asso-
citation of Moline high school are requested
to meet next Saturday afternoon at the
residence of d. ii. Dean.
Inquests on the bodies of the people
drowned at the Meredosia bridge disaster
have been conducted by the coroner of
Whiteside county.
Division Superintendent Crumpton, of
the c., B. & O., states that the main line
of his road is all right. The Sterling
branch is still demoralized, but will be
present week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of;your rest by a sick child suffering
and CRYING with the excruciating pain
otcutting teeth? If so go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WiEslew's Jooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-dep
upon it; there is no mistake about it,
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels.
aud give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safa to use in all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
ard best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. sold every
where 25 cents a bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
WATER MAINS.

A break was discovered in the water
main on Second avenue near Nineteenth
street yesterday. Men were placed at
work to locate the leak but the injured
pipe was not discovered until late hour.
To-day the water has been shut off from
the business part of the city, and will SC
continue until the broken pipe is repaired
and placed in order.
1t was expected that the injury would
be repaired by this evening, but such CON
clusion cannot be positively stated. The
importance of fixing the pipe with all
haste is obvious to everyone, as at present
large portion of the city is cut off from
the water supply.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL OyER-wORK, INDIs-
CRETIoNs OR ExCEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
50. vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, los
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
UPPER RIVER.

As giving an idea of what may soon b.
expected the following from the inundated
districts of Minnesota is published:
St. PAUL, Mimi, April 25.-The Pioneer
| Press specials from various towns on the
Minnesota river inundated by the present
high water show that at some points the
river is the highest ever known. Up to the
present time but little property has been
DESTROYED and but two losses of life are re-
ported On the st. Louis, above Duluth,
the boom at Knife Falls gave way this
morning After some two hundred thous-
and feet of logs had passed over, the long
logs made jam which is now holding the
rest, but a slight rise will carry the whole
ten million feet down the river.
A Pioneer Press special from Pembina
saws the Red river is free from ice for sew
eral miles None is running to-day The
water has risen about three feet in all and
is slowly rising at the rate of about an inch
an hour 1t is now two feet above the high
water mark of last year. We can stand ten
feet more without any danger from the
flood Some twenty miles west the Penn
bina river is over the banks and some of
the bridges are swept away. but no danger
is feared to private property.
At Shakopee the river rose suddenly over
five feet, and there are fears that the bridge
will be carried away. The mayor has sent
messengers to Prior lake to procure boats
wherewith to operate in the driftwood
which is coming down in large quantities.
The river is now within a few feet Of the
superstructure of the bridge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
RUNAWAY,

This noon very lively runaway
occurred in which the horse and buggy
belonging to Mr.. Wagner the butcher play
ed the most active and important part.
The horse was hitched to post on mar
ket Square and becoming frightened ran
away The animal with the vehicle at
attached made down seventh street, and
the street was somewhat muddy, the horse
took to the sidewalk. On reaching the
levee he turned and the buggy upset This
impeded the nnimal and he was soon
afterwards captured.
The buggy was badly demoralized and q
portion of the harness was also broken.
No other damage was effected than that
noted above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
SYInnEN DEATH

This morning as the train was commine
from Dubuque to Clinton a passenger by
the name of Thos. Dickson was taker
seriously i'll, On arriving at Clinton Dick
son who was en- route to Davenport step.
ed to the car door, and without warning
fell dead ON the floor A physician who
was on the train made an examination and
pronounced the man dead.
His body was taken to the depot where
an inquest was to be held during the day,
as the coroner had been notified and sent
word that he would call jury at once.
The deceased was a resident of Daven-
port where his family and relatives reside
and he was returning to that city when
overtaken by death this morning.
The above particulars were obtained
from passengers arriving from Clinton to-
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

tition by administrative for sale of real
estate to pay debts. Proof of services by
summons and publication. Defendants,
Eric A. Peterson and Theodore A. Peter
son called and defaulted. Defendants
John M. Kinnaird, Esq, appointed guard
an adj Item for defendant Josephine A.
Peterson, an insane person, having no
conservator. Answer of said guardian ad
litem filed replication thereto Hearing on
petition, etc, and order of sale.
Estate of Julia A. Kinekin, deceased
Inventory and bill of appraisement filed
and approved Order authorizing execu-
tor to sell personal property at private
sale.
Estate of Christian Passig, deceased.
Proof of death. Letters of administration
granted to Caroline Passig. Bond in 5000
filed and approved.
27-Estate of Elisha Jackson; final
account of administration filed and ap-
proved, and the estate closed.
Real Estate transfers were recorded as
follows:
26-Henry p Hull to Gilpin Moore,
tract in ne Sc SO, 18, W, 81
Henry p Hull to Fred, C. Werlich, lot
a. block 4, H. r. Edwards, first addition
to Moline, $3.50
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

their fitness for the respective characters
which they assume, will present BARLEY
Campbelrs most successful drama of The
Galley Slave" at Harper's Theatre. The
troupe includes such well known artists as
Mr.. Frank Evans, Junius Brutus Booth,
Miss Gussie De Forrest, Signoria Makroni,
Miss Eugene Blaire and others of establish
ed reputation. The play is of the roman,
tic school, possessing many powerful scenes
and FANATIC situations. AS a slight evi.
denee of the superiority, both of the play
and its proprietor, it is only necessary &c
state that this season is the second year
during which this combination has played
THE Galley Slave"
Seats are now for sale at Marshall's
Drug Store.
JEFFERSON.
The name and fame of Joseph Jefferson
have been so closely allied with the part OF
rip" that it is natural to associate the
man with the rollicking RIP Van Wrinkle
This world removed impersoration is SO
perfect in every detail that to miss the
performance next Saturday night is to miss
the opportunity of witnessing the most
finished and artistic character acting that
the English stage possess at the present
time,
The sale of seats will commence to-
morrow morning at Marshalls Drug Store
BARRET.
Next Wednesday night Lawrence Barrel
and troupe present Julius Caesar" at
Harper's Theatre. This eminent tragedian
is supported by a much better troupe than
usually travel with actors of his reputation
Julius Caesar" will be the event of the
season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors was called t.
order this morning by Chairman Taylor a
10 o'clock
The reading of minutes next followed
after which the following
STANDING COMMITTEES
were announced by the chairman:
Finance-Ballard, Zimmerman, Wilson
Ritter, Burial.
Town and Town Accounts-O Osborn
Lees, Campbell,
Equalization-A F. HOLSTER, Little
Schneider, Oakley. Burial.
Miscellaneous Claims E. n
Hollister, Blomberg.
Poor-Atkinson, Osborn, Liphardt, AL
brecht, Hirsch.
Poor House-Wilson, Heath, A F. Hol
lister.
Roads and Bridges-Liphardt, Campbell,
E, n. HOLSTER.
Observation-Disclosures, Wray, Reid
Ways and Means-Wray, Little, Hirsch.
Jail and Jail Accounts-Ritter, Albrecht,
Blomberg.
Fees and Salaries-Heath, Gordon, Bal
lard
Public Expenditures Zimmerman, Oak
ley, Mcconnell.
The morning session was chiefly occupi-
ed in the presentation of bills which were
referred to the proper committee for ex-
animation.
At an early hour the Board took recess
until this afternoon.
At the Afternoon session the auditing
of bills was the principal bust ness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
FIRE.

The fire alarm yesternoon was due to the
fire in the house Jointly occupied by the
Hencke and Gamale families, and located
near Wagner's brewery. The department
responded promptly, but the flames had
gained such Roadway before their arrival
that it was found impossible to extinguish
the flames.
The fire originated in the kitchen of the
lower floor and communicating with the
upper story soon had the entire building
enveloped in flames. The fire was extin-
guished after partially destroying the
upper. story and its contents. The princi-
pal looser is VIM. Gamale, who withshis
family occupied the top floor. He lost
all his household goods and was not insur-
ed.
The occupant of the first floor and
owner of the building lost considerable sby
fire and water, but she has her loss well
covered by assurances.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27

HOME AND ABROAD.
A COMMENDATORY LETTER.
GLAsFoRD. Peoria Co.,
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. DIR. 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
clnding catarrh, for II 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 W ord for nearly 5
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 in serious condition
and her health failing rapidly. Her
hands and feet were always cold, so
that it was almost impossible TO warm
them. showing a poor circulation and
condition of the blood.
About October LIST, 1880, she applied
at the Office of Mrs. DR.. Keck, in Pc
oria, for advice and treatment, which
she continued faithfully at home until
the middle of December. She made
SCI eral visits to Mrs. DIR. 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 L 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 Daven-
port lntlrmary to receive extra treat
nent she would recover her voice and
health. But still doubling, l took my
wife to several physicians OF elni-
nence for examination and opinions
They agreed with MIS-. Keck as to
what the trouble was. Some of them
said there was Uery little hope, while
others said their was none, flor recov-
ery)
SO Mrs. Watson went with Mrs. Keck
and remained at her Infirmary five
weeks. She went under vigorous.
though pleasant treatment there, and
IN two weeks her voice was restored
to its original strength AID tone. l
met her ut Peoria on her return home,
and heard her speak aloud for the first
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 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, 1881-04-27
BOVINE BUSINESS.

This morning the men engaged by Mar,
shall Miller to drive all cows, found wan
dering about the streets, to the city EpounG
met with serious resistance. Two females
of Irish nationality saw their pet ''bossy'
driven along by the men and Immediately
imagined that the drivers were taking
illegal possession, sailed forth to rescue
their cow
The men were not to be talked out OF
doing their duty, and in spite of the resis
lance offered by the women the COW was
safely impounded. The marshal had to
take hand during the melee before the
men could drive the animal into the enclos-
ure
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
PERSONAL.

|
L. Easter, St. Louis, is at the Rock
Island.
c. II. Scott, Peoria, is transient at the
Harper.
The Galley Slave party are at the
Harper
W. E. Bagley, Upton, is stopping at
the Harper.
P. Klein, Winchester is stopping at the
Rock Island.
w. w Marsh, Newark, is an arrival at
the Harper.
w NJ Shaddenger, Cincinnati, puts up
at the Harper
n. D. lWhite, Cleveland, is stopping at
the Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L. Walker have
returned to this city.
H. s. Rodcliffe formerly of the JOLIET
San is now engaged on the Moline DIS
patch.
Mrs. George German has departed on a
visit to Iowa. She goes to that locality
for her health.
ELSEWHERE.
Gen Grant is said to have drawn S., 600
of the New York $3.50, 900 fund.
Senator Blaine was the guest of the
Union League Club of New York last even
ing.
1t is reported that Miss Emma Thursby,
the American vocalist, will marry Ger
man nobleman of great wealth.
Mr.. George William Curtis is to give an
address before the New York State Press
Association at Utica in June.
Mrs Van Pelt, of Manuel, Rockland
county, n. Y, has just given birth to her
sixth pair of twins in succession.
Co-education of the sexes has at last
been introduced in the University of New
York. The first girl student entered the
Freshman class Thursday.
Mr.. Vennor, the weather man, of Mon
treal has resigned his position in the Cana
dian Geological Survey, and is to open a
mining exchange in that city.
Mrs. Louisa G. Allan, the foster mother
of Edgar Allan Poe, died in Richmond, Va,
yesterday, at the age of 80. She was a
cousin of General Winfield Scott.
An Arizona paper, the Phoenix Erposi-
tor, reports that Governor John G. Fremont
comes East with view of never returning
as Governor of that Territory. He is now
in Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
ATLANTA Ill Dec II 1880.

ATLANTA, H., Dec. II, 1880.
Mrs. DR.. KECK:-Dear Friend: wish
to make known through your columns
what your wonderful remedies and
noble advice has done for me. For the
last ten years / have been debilitated
all over; system generally run down;
suffering with severe pains in my
side, back and heart; also had the
wors of female troubles. l had sink
ing spells at times which I thought I
woule never come out of. NV whole
left side was paralyzed. was scarce
ly able TO come to your Office, 1 lacked
blood. You gave me good healthy
blood without the use of iron, which
SO many doctors give. By your advice
I went to your Infirmary for special
treatment l couldn't receive at home,
and advise all delicate ladies to go to
the Infirmary.
Suffering ones, give Mrs. Keck q fair
trial and success is yours. | bless the
day net you. want you to come to
Lincoln and treat my afflicted friends.
ANY one doubling this can address me.
Yours with the best wishes,
MRS EMILY RHoADs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
COAL FAMINE

The recent floods have seriously inter
fered with the coal supply of this and
neighboring cities. The present amount OF
coal in Rock Island has been secured from
points in the west, and as it is limited, the
supply is not equal to the demand. For q
day or so even greater scarcity will exist,
but at the completion of the Milan bridge
no further trouble will be caused
1t is stated that the glass works closed
down to-day, on account of coal famine,
and unless coal is soon supplied in greater
abundance, serious troubles will result.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
Burglars enter tie Resi-
dence of Mr.. Dart.
Morning Session of the Board
of Supervisors.
Anniversary Exerci os of
the Odd Fe11o Tvs.
BURGLARY.

Last night burglars entered the residence
of J. S. Dart on second avenue, but were
frightened away before the were able tc
secure any valuables.
Mr.. Dart and wife left the house soor
after supper to spend the evening with re
lative. On returning at late hour they
were somewhat surprised to see the upper
floor brilliantly illuminated, as they had
turned of the gas on leaving the residence
at an early hour in the evening.
Their return was communicated to the
parties on the enterior of the house by
pals patroling the sidewalk. In an in
slant the lights were extinguished and the
men made their escape. Mr.. Dart examin-
ed the premises closely and ascertained
that the burglars had entered the house by
climbing up the bay window to the second
story and there had forced open a win
dow.
An investigation of the interior of the
house revealed the fact that the burglars had
not secured anything. They were freight
ened off before they had time to conduct
their depredations.
This gang is probably the same as that
which worked Moline last week, and the
citizens as well as the police should all be
on the alert to prevent robberies in this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
Grateful Women,

None receive so much benefit, and none
are so profoundly grateful and show such
an interest in recommending Hop Bitters
as women. 1t is the only remedy peculiar
ly adapted to the many ills the sex is sub
ject to. Chills and fever, indigestion or
deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts of the body, feeling of lassitude and
dependency, are all readily removed by
these RittorS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
THE RIVER.
Movements Of Boats in
this vicinity.
The Rise of the Stream in
Minnesota.
a Sensib,e Article about River
importance.
AT ROCK ISLAND

The river at this point is falling although
heavy rise is expected when the next few
days.
All the boats of the ST. Louis and st.
Paul packet company are now above. The
most of them are still on the docks rScclV-
ing repairs. One of these boats is expect
ed down on Friday.
The Willie Wilson will go up to Clinton
this afternoon. but in future will only run
as far as Cordova.
The Maggie Reaney will soon be placed
in the trade between here and Clinton.
The Josie is expected down this evening
and the Libbe Conger viii be the boat up
next Friday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
Oaudelion.

DIR. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from a concentrated extract of Dan
deliOn root, in combination with other val
liable roots, barks, 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 DIR. 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 s. Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
THE ANNIVERsARY.

Last evening the rooms of the Odd Eel
low lodges of this city were filled at an ear
ly hour by the members, their families and
invited guests, to witness and enjoy the
anniversary celebration of the introduction
of the order in the United States.
The Rock Island and Ucal lodges united
last evening in the services of the night,
and the individual members have every
reason to feel satisfied with the successful
manner in which the anniversary exercises
were carried through from beginning to
end
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-27
a LETTER.
s2028 CENTER ST. COR. GROVE.
BLoOMINGToN, ILL.,, Jupd 1880

BLooAINeroS, ILL.,, Jund s, 1880.
Mrs. DIR. KECK-Dear Madam: I would like the
public to know what you have done for NV wifi.
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means. At the age OF IL she was a sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles which left her with con
stttutiOnal disease which has afflicted her ever
since, nearly Is years. Some of the many symp-
toms have been aggravated by female troubles
with severest aching at the top OF che head, and
great heat continual pain in the small of the back
piles Tor II years, very bad; droIsicai tendency
often boating badly; and her system was also
very Iuil OF humorous matter. She one time
had polypus cut out from her nose, and later,
ABOUT years ago, had Two tumors removed from
ner right cheek, leaving large Gears But by these
operations, the cause OF the trouble was of course
NOT reached Seeing what You had done for others
my VINE began under your direction In January
last. IN Two weeks time the headaches with which
ene nao suffered Tor so many years were gone and
convinced her and myself that your treatment was
WnaL sne needed to reach her case and she accom-
panied you TO your Inhrmary in Dayennort lows
during TWO months in that Institution under ycnr
PERSONAL care. she was cured of the piles her fe-
male troubles were entirely relieved and without
the use u the knife there were removed from, the
bocy twelve tumors, including large ovarian IN .
NOR She has continued tue treatment of her sys
TEN at home under your directions since then and
experienced constant improvement and betfer
nesltn tnan In these many years L hope all who
sunered as she cid may be led to consult your
tlsatment- MY daughter Oracle, seven yea, "a old
also TAKEN the treatment with great benefit for
sntoat troubles Myself or wife would gladly give
~AJ AEu v 1nofmauon desired.
very gratefully yours, RoBERT FKIL