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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-17

WE saw boy about six years old the other day
tuggng at cigar stump. 1t didn't seem to puff well
and the Juvenile prentice pulled match from his
pocket lit it. and trying to fire his stump his
eyebrows, but finally succeeded in getting started
We predict that plug will set his fathers barn
one of these days and the old will be greatly
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-17

Our old friend Rhys M. Thomas, of
the Sherman (Texas) Tribune, quotes
what we said about being anxious to
know how he, Union soldier, would
get along among the Texas rebels,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-17

GEN. GARFIELD doubtless feels like
changing the name of Mentor to
Tor-Mentor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-17

DR.. A: P. MILLER, formerly of this city. and later
of Toledo. has been appointed Business Manager of
the New York Tribune. We might venture to remark
that the Doctor is an Ohio man.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-02-17
LETTER LIST.

fhdavits fled and warrants issued lor
soners not arrested, in three cases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
ALBERT LEA. MINNESOTA.

When Lieut.. Albert NJ. Lea, in 1889 led
his little party over the vast natural park
in which the twin lakes are set between
which the city of Albert Lea now stands,
he called it Paradise Prairie;;" and the
neighbering country even now seems al
most to justify the name. But Albert Lea,
itself, is the gem of the park, and probably
no city in the west, except perhaps Madi-
sons so beautifully located. Lake Albert
Lea, at the head of which the city is built,
is sheet of water, six miles long by three
wide, Astounding in game and fish. Sail
boats are easily obtained, and any who
desire to viii find good fishing and pleas
ant day here. Fountain lakes, close by, is
two and half miles long, by one wide, and
is also well stocked with fish.
The excursion tickets advertised by the
Rock Island road elsewhere. will allow a
stop of one day at Albert Lea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
GATHERED IN GROUPS.

The members of the Buffalo Bill comb
nation whose dramatic season commences
the present week were gathered at Black
Hawk Tower last Saturday afternoon for
the purpose of securing several group pic
lures. The Photographer was on the spot and
succeeded in taking several good pictures
of Indians, scouts and other members of
the troup including the beautiful scenery
of that historical eminence with Rock river
and other natural beauties thrown in. The
Indians were dressed in their war paint
and appeared in their natural element as
they posed for their likeness Buffalo
Bill, Dr.sPowell and the fuIlIdramatic COM
pany were also photographed in the differ
ent groups. These pictures are to be
Autographed and will be used as advertis-
ing cards during the coming season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
PERSONAL.


IT, p Stoddard, of Edgington, is in the
city.
Mr.. R. r. Cable spent Sunday in this
city.
MIRO l. Dimock has returned from
Chicago.
Mr. D. B. Buford has returned from q
| brief business trip.
VIM. Brunee, of Taylor Ridge, put in an
appearance to-day.
Mrs. I. F. McGibben and daughter have
returned to the city.
Seth Morgan, of the Union has recover
ed from his recent attack of fever.
Will Dart, B. Connolly and F. Lynde
are absent for few days on fishing ex-
curt
7. Baker. the ieweler. has returned from
the east, having made full selections of
the latest goods.
w H. Smith, of the United States Elk
press Office. departs for Chicago tomorrow,
where he will in future make his home.
ELSEWHERE.
John Walter proprietor of the London
Times, leaves England for this country
next Saturday.
Mr. Manton Marble, formerly of the
Neu YORK World, talks of returning to
journalism. His age is so.
Lord Harrington one of the Opposition
leaders in Parliament, is physically one of
the most powerful men in England.
Governor Smith, of Wisconsin, is quite
seriously indisposed, and is unable to give
his attention to Gubernatorial duties.
Those who have seen them both say
Hartmann, the murderous Nihilist, and
Guiteau, the assassin, look very much
alike.
The Prince of Wales has joined the Roy
al Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club and
has intimated his desire to take part IN one
of their races.
President Bartlett, of Dartmouth Col
lege has been elected delegate to the Con-
Union of England and Wales,
to be held at London.
Lady Burdett Couts sails for Halifax in
October, goes through Canada and thence
down into the States, where she proposes
to stop till next March.
Mrs James Russll Lowell is recovering
from the terrible illness which nearly ended
her life in Madrid. Sho is now able to en-
Joy society in moderation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
SUN STOKES.

The weather last Friday and Saturday
was general surprise, as Notwithstanding
the lateness of the season, the thermomet
er showed that excessive heat had not gone
forever.
This instrument ranged, according to
localities, above the nineties, even in
the shade, and during the early part of the
afternoon, both Friday and Saturday, ap-
proximated the hundred mark.
Several persons were more or less over
come by the warm weather and in some
instances work was abandoned for the
afternoon.
In the country laborers and teams were
obliged to suspend operations, and the
same cessation was observed in the city.
So far no fatal cases of prostration from
the heat have been reported although
quite number of incipient sunstrokes
have been made known.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
ACCIDENT.

An accident occurred on the G. r. I. &
P. last Saturday evening near little sta
stion called Homestead, by which both
the eastern and westward bound passen-
ger trains were detained some three
hours.
A freight train when between Homo
stead and Oxford was ditched, by means
of broken axle on one of the forward
cars seven cars were thrown from the
track and it required several hours to clear
the wreck. A wrecking train was dis
patched to the scene of the accident, and
as soon as possible the track was cleared
and the passenger trains sent on their
journeys.
No one was injured in the accident, and
the damage was not considered very
great
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
mothsrsr moshersn nroshers,l,

Are you disturbed at night and bro
len of your rest by a sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth Ii so SO go at once and
lug Syrup. 1t viii relieve the poor
little sufferer neutrality-suspicious.
npon 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 thatit will regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all
cases. and pleasant TO the taste and ia
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
In the United States. sold every
where. IS cents . bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
FALSr AND TRUE.
We extract from r. Railways ''Treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BIZ
RAILWAYS
SarsaparilIian ResOlyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone. Hu-
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or On
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fee
yer Sores Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine At
fections, Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism and Gout Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
times given specfous names.
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RADwAY's REsoLvENT furnishes. It 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 RAILWAYS REsoLvENT.
Incases where the system has been salivated.
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones joints, ETC., causing carries of the bones.
ricketts, spinal curvatures, contorons, white swell
lings, varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILIIAE
will resolve away those deposits and exterminaie
the virus of the disease from the system.
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous or Syphiltic Diseases
however slow may be the cure. 'feel better and
find 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 iRactive If not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. As soon
the SARsAPARILLIAN makes the patient feel
better every hour you will grew oetter and In
CT eSEein health. strength aud flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
LOCAL NEWS.
Laying the Corner Stone Of
a Church.
Promotion w. H. Smith of
this CITY.
Criminal News, Temperance
Topics and other Items.
THE CORNER STONE.

The religious ceremonies incident to the
laying of the corner stone of the st.
Joseph's Catholic church, occurred in
Davenport yesterday afternoon. The cor
ner of Sixth and Marquette streets, upon
which the edifice is to stand, was crowded
with people at an early hour yesterday
afternoon, and by the time the procession
arrived the attendance was very large.
The clergy was represented by the Rt.
Rev. Bishop McMullen, Fathers Neirman.
Cosgrove, Flavin and Burke of Davenport,
Weiman and Macken, of this city, and
Beers, ofHampton, and Grieves, of Moline.
Instrumental and vocal music followed,
after which Father Neirman made few
preliminary remarks appropriate to the
occasion. Other remarks followed, when
the corner stone was placed in position by
Bishop McMullen, when the benediction
was pronounced and the ceremonies con-
Guided
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
DESERVED PROMOTION.

William H. Smith, the genial and popu
lar agent of the United States Express
company, at Rock Island, has been pro
NOTED, and viii in the future reside in Chi
cago, where he will be connected with the
general office of that company.
Mr. Smith has been located in Rock
Island for five years, and during that time,
he has made many warm friends, both in
a social and business way, who will regret
that his promotion causes him to leave this
city. His genial disposition, courteous
manners and general popularity, will make
it difficult for the company to find as good
representative in this city where MIR.
Smith was so well and favorably known.
He leaves for Chicago tomorrow, and his
place will be temporarily filled by Mr.. Pat
terson, of Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
THE CROPS.

The rain last week is reported to have
had very beneficial effect upon the grow
ing crops of this county. The different
creals will not yield an average crop, as is
generally known, but the rain will prevent
a total failure as would otherwise have
been the case. The wheat and barley are
very poor, while corn is somewhat better
but not of character to give fiattering
prospects
Potatoes also are suffering severely. as
in addition to the unreasonable weather,
they are now attacked in several localities
by the bugs which will greatly injure them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

his head. He forthwith proceeded to a
clothing store and invested in a stylis
suit of clothes. He then felt that it was
incumbent upon him, as the possessor of q
new outfit, to celebrate the event. He
commenced to s'wet" the new garments.
and in doing SO, became gloriously intox
icated. He left his purchase at some store
and failed to remember the exact loca
ton The result was that he became
noisy in ascertaining the whereabouts OF
his clothes. A policeman took him in
charge, and tenderly cared for him at the
Armory.
This morning he appeared before JUS
tice Cropper, who fined him $5 and costs
for disturbing the peace.
The prisoner was out of money, and was
obliged to put up his new clothes for Sc.
curity. The court therefore, has a new
suit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

cooked, and it was discharged, the bali en-
tering the small of the back and ranging
toward his groin, and he died in about
twenty four hours.
P. p. Edwards, a wealthy stock raiser
living near Mendoza, Illinois, died very
suddenly.
Bill Toole has been locked up at Jersey
vile for stealing horse, buggy, etc, of
Stephen Day, last Sunday.
Last year r FL. Saunders, of Pecatonlcs
township, Sanga mon county, MIXED forty
cows and made the butter at his own cream
cry. The sales of this for the season were
little over 90, 200, or $50 per cow, a big
sowing for so great number of cows.
e. Smith, well known contractor and
builder. of LaSalle, is missing. 1t is
thought he has been fouly dealt with.
George Witt eloped from Wrightsville
H., and next day his deserted wife went
off similarly with married neighbor.
Nearly twenty per cent of the deaths oc
curing in Elgin during the past year are
found to have resulted from consumption
The Elgin watch company has just
bought 500, 600 bricks, to be used in max
ing further additions to the factory next
spring
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
BRIDGE BURNED.

Last Saturday night or early Sunday
morning, bridge between Cambridge and
CISCO, on the r. I. Sc p railway, was de-
stroyed by fire.
The fire was communicated to the struct-
ure by sparks from a passing locomotive;
at least that is the general supposition.
A force of men were at once sent to the
locality and in seven hours new bridge
had been constructed and placed in perfect
order. Trains were consequently running
yesterday afternoon the same as usual
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
RIOT

Thers was fight of more than ordinary
magnitude last Saturday afternoon at the
Buford Plow works, by which J. McAffee
was quite severely beaten. It.appears that
McAffee and John Quinlan and Barney
McGovern have had some misunderstood
ing in the past, the outcome of which was
the fight last Saturday. The two latter
visited the Plow works, where McAffee
was employed, and after few words they
assaulted him and bruised him up to a con-
siderable extent. The assaulted party took
out warrant, in which Quinlan and Nc
Govern are charged with riot. The case
came up before Justice Chopper this after
noon at O'Clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
BREVlTIES

Circuit court convenes next Monday.
The minister's meeting was held this
morning.
The Blue Ribbon society will meet this
evening
! School Shoes for Misses and Children
made on common se1lsa principles-low
heels and broad extension edge. at Carse &
Retickers.
The Broadway Presbyterian Sunday
school will give an ice cream sociable next
Thursday evening.
There continues big demand for
freight cars on the c. r I. s. P All the
roads centering here are doing splendid
freight and passenger traffic.
T. Johnson, a switchman at the Tween
tieth street depot, was struck in the eye
by coupling pin Saturday night His op
tic is still secure, although badly discolor-
ed.
Carse & Reticker will receive, about
Sept. 1st the finest line of ladies' hand
sewed shoes ever brought to the market
Wait and see them.
II you want a trunk, go to j. w. Wirtel,
manufacturer of trunks, valises and trav-
cling bags, No. 220 Brady street, Daven
port, Iowa: All kinds of repairing done
promptly.
Prof Samuels, the optician. can still be
found at the Rock Island House for few
days. Those needing his glasses to
strengthen their eyes should call on him
at once, as it is hard telling how long he
NJ. to Z p. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
LAND IuBBER.

James Keller is raftsman whose nauti
cal experience dates back many years. He
makes it a point never to reach port with
out observing the event by attempting to
drink ali the whisky that comes in his way.
He landed at Rock Island last Saturday,
and Immediately anchored in saloon ON
First Avenue. He drank to such an extent
that he soon imagined the buildings were
floating ships and the numerous pedestrians
on the streets were simply sailors.
He accosted several in very familiar
way, and found himself in the cooler when
his heated brow was cooled during Satur-
day night and Sunday.
He appeared before Justice Chopper this
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
RESIGNATION.

Mr.. M. c. Meeker, President of the Blue
Ribbon Temperance society, will this even
ing tender his resignation to the society
This resignation is caused by private bust
ness. which will occupy his entire time and
attention.
MIR. Meeker was one of the original or
ganizers of the Blue Ribbon club in this
city, and has always been one of the most
enthusiastic members. For the past year
and half he has officiated as President.
which Office he has filled with credit to
himself and success to the society.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
BUFFALO BILL

Next Friday evening Buffalo Bill and
party will present Prairie Wait" at Har-
per's Theatre. In speaking of the play
the Utica Herald says:
Nv. f. Cody and his company present
ed The Prairie Wait" at the Opera House
last evening, to large audience. The
play is an improvement on any of the
plays in which Buffalo Bill has hereto
fore appeared, and gave very good salts
faction. The company is an excellent one.
Early in the play Buffalo Bill does some
remarkable shooting which called forth
protracted applause. One Of the features
was the trained donkey Jerry"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
NEW SOCIETY

meeting was held in the st. Mary's
school house last Saturday evening for the
purpose of organizing benevolent Catholic
Society. The meeting was well attended
and the following officers were elected.
Presieent-James w. Cavanaugh.
Vice Presidential Mcdonald.
Permanent Secretary-John Carnes.
Financial Secretary-D. Kelly.
Treasurer-David Fitzgerald.
The new organization will be known as
the st. Josephs society. Meetings will be
had the first Sunday in each month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
Fresh ConapIexions

If you have humE.s and pimples, boil:
or eruptions on the face, hands or skin, il
is because the system needs toning and pu
rifying. Nothing will give you such good
health, smooth and fresh skin and vigor-
Gus feeling as Simmons Liver Regulator,
purely vegetable and not unpleasant to the
taste. Take the Regulator TO stimulate
the liver, to cleanse the eyes and skin of
yellowness, to improve digestion and to
make the breath pure and sweet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION veal
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, INDIs
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
wears with perfect success by thousands.
Sold nv dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial. or S5. 90 per package of five walls and
80 90 vial of powder Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HoNropATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
A Sad Case.

His face was like the scar and yellow
leaf in fact of such golden hue was the
mans countenance that it was evident he
had resumed specie payment on a gold
basis. 1t was a sad case of INDECENT liver.
He was advised to try DR.. Whites Dande-
lion Alternative. and acting upon this
advice he is now happy, the saffron hue
having departed He sleeps well, enjoys
his food, and feels that he has taken Eew
lease on life.
For sale by C. Speidel, Rock Island, and
Richards s. Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

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 E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
Wiekad for Clergymen.

Il believe it to be all wrong and even
wicked for clergymen or other public men
to be led into giving testimonials to quack
doctors or vile stuffs called medicines, but
when really mer1torious article, made OF
valuable remedies known to all, that all
physicians use and trust in daily, we should
freely commend it. l therefore cheerfully
and heartily commend Hop Bitfers for the
good they have done me and my friends,
firmly believing they have no equal for
family use. | win not be without them. y
REV. -, Washington, D. G.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
NV Tormented Back"

is the exclamation of more than one poor
Woodworking men and women. Do you
know why it achesy 1t is because your
kidneys are over over tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. ct acts like a
charm - says well known physician, 81
never knew it to fail" Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-B0ston Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

ANGosTURA BITrERs were prepared by
DR.. J. G. B. Seigert for his private use
Their reputation is such to-day that they
have become generally known as the best
appetizing tonic. Beware of counterfeits.
Ask your grocer or druggist for the genu
inc article, manufactured by DR.. J. G. B.
Seigert & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

Lon Terrills horse and buggy were
driven off from the Baptist church, at
Jerseyville. Sunday night. by unknown
persons The horse and buggy were found
south OF town. No clue to the
thieves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

A Kansas eformer asks the Legislature
to prescribe by law the quantity and quail
ity of food which person may eat in
that State He believes that most of
ING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

In hot weather, when there is an itching
sensation ever the surface of the body
which no ordinary bath can remove or
even palate, Glenn's Sulphur Soap in the
warm bath affords instant relief. The
time is coming for such annoyances to pre-
sent themselves, and it viii be favor for
those subjected to them to know that the
warm bath and that invaluable soap are
unfailing when all other applications are
fruitless Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29
Minneapolis and Return-s1o. 90.

For the Minnesota State Fair-Via.
West Liberty and Albert Lea. For full
particulars call at the passenger station
or Moline Avenue, or address
g. L. LOOSELY,
26-d-7-t Ticket Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-29

AN OLD LADY lwrites: &c am 60 years
old and..was feeble and nervous all the time
when bought bottle of Parker's Ginger
Tonic. ] have used little more than one
bottle and feel as well as at 30. and an
sure that hundreds need just such medi
cine" See advertisement.