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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

It was stated short time ago that it
would be an impossibility to secure jury
to try Guiteau. The assertion then seemed
quite creditable, but present events are be
ginning to disprove it. Already nine men
have been found who under the law have
been adjudged competent to act as jurors;
and when ii is remembered that the law re-
quires that man shall have read nothing
have heard nothing, in fact knew nothing;
that he shall not have formed or expressed
any opinion, and it almost says that he
shall be incapable of forming or expressing
any; the true meaning of that competency
becomes apparent. Although it would be
wrong to prejudice the community against
the jurors who have been selected to try
the assassin of our late president, yet one
is tempted to ask what manner of man is
this who is qualified to set on a jury in this
case. No case was ever made more public
none was everm notorious; every means
of spreading information and intoxicating
opinions known to the press and
its accessory the telegraph was put in use;
and not only was knowledge of the crime
and all its details spread over this country,
but no foreign one was so totally lacking
in means of communications with the
outer world, that some information of tie
deed reached them. In view of all this it
seemed impossible that in Washington
where the crime was committed, in COM
munity whose ears were startled on that |
second day of July by Guiteau's pistol shot; |
there could be found men were competent |
to serve. Stih nine men are already selec |
ted and there will doubtless be three more |
chosen to day. Such are the workings of |
our jury system; what kind of men consti-
tute the present one. only their verdict win
show
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16


certain alderman who is known as simply
the mouthpiece of newspaper publisher
in this city, and said publisher has been
more or less disgruntled ever since the
contract was made because he did not have
his share in it. The giving to him of such
a share would have entailed upon the city
a useless expense and have resulted in
nothing but the giving of some public sup
port to paper which has no excuse for
existance. This refusal has ranked in the
soul of that publisher ever since and to
this can be attributed the desire of his
mouthpiece in the city council to put upon
the ARGUS all that the ingenuity of his
master can contrive. The printing of the
list of water consumers is thing which
was never done before and has no earthly
excuse for being done now except to graf
ify the spite of some one man. In voting
to have it done the council
are merely allowing themselves to be used
as tools to enforce that spite. The pre-
tense that'it would be check on fraud is
nonsensical as the list is part of the
public records and anyone desiring infor-
nation in regard to it can easily refer to
it. The making of such claim is weak
confession of hunting far around for a
reason for actions having other causes at
the bottom of them, and commends itself
only to those who are so often guilty of
fraudulent practices themselves that they
suspect them continually in others. The
contract between the city and the ARGUS
was made on the hypothesis that ~he
Council proceedings" meant this year
what had always been meant before, and
any changes should Shave been specified
then; it is too late to do it now
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

The protectionist convention which as
sembled in Chicago yesterday is wonder
full menagerie of curious animals. To read
the prospectus which it put out, one
would think that it was called together
for philanthropic purposes, and the fnan-
cial affairs of its supporters had no part
in its objects.
The American protectionist is very
self-sacrifcing individual, if we are to be-
lieve him. and his pocketbook has no place
in his thoughts, when he is determining a
line of conduct Unfortunately the pro
tectionist always preahces one thing. and
practices another, and whsn he prates about
his overwhelming desire to see the ''Amer-
lean flag once more float proudly over the
blue waves of the ocean" one is tempted
to ask why he does not advocate course
which has some prospect of leading to
such an end.
Protection has had the effect of driving
the American flag out of every port in the
world; where once American
ships and American sailors were
constantly seen, now neither can be found !;
if there is any one thing which shows the
utter failure of protection our shipping in
teIest is that thing; and yet a projections
convention tells us that the advancement
of ship building and owning by Americans
is their principal aim.
Such a claim is on an equality with
their other one of being a representative of
the farmer and his concerns, and their
statement that the Chicago convention win
advance his best interests. The protection
list is the most selfish animal in existence
and that selfishness is the best reason for
his present political success. He had
money stake in the enforcement of pro-
tective tariff, and although consumers have
the same, yet theirs is divided up in small
lots, while his is larger and he has greater
incentive to action looking to favorable
legislation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
mha an1u nArnERy

The only d ATTE r z
known to the World ca
pable of being CHARGED
with MEDICINAL PROP
ERTIRs, which is TRANS
FUSED INTO THE SYs--
TEN. II you are afflicted
with any of the following
DIsxAsKs don't neglect to
wear one OF ouI Batteries,
viz:
Paralysis, Brain and
Nervous Diseases, RI eu-
matism, Gont, Swollen
Joints, Sciatica, Neuralgia,
LumoAgo, Aches and Pains
Nervous and General De-
bility, spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or Side, Vast
ing, Decay, Restless nights
Nightmare, Melancholy,
Dixzinsss or Vertigo, Full
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

nent Ex-Congressman Cesne by round
majority. This District, which is Judge
Jere Blacks old District, has for many
years gone republican by majorities rang
ino from 500 uD
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, =.
Rock Island County. g

tps
Rock Island County,
In Circuit Court of said County, January Term,
1SS2-In Chancery.
Daniel B. Nash, vs.. Charles Atkinson Henry Rich,
Fanny Williams. Sarah Jane johnson. Amy John
son, Carrie johnson and Winifred johnson, defen-
dants.
To Henry Rich, defendant-You are hereby noti-
fed that the bin of complaint together with amend
ments thereto. of Daniel B. NASH complainant in the
above entitled cause, in which you implicated with
the other above named defendants. is defendant is
now on file in the Circuit Court of Rock Island
County, State of Illinois. against you and the said
other defendants-that said cause is pending in
said eourt-that writ of summons has been issued
against you In said by the Clerk of said Court
directed to the Sheriff Of said Rock Island County
returI1able on the first Monday of January, A. D.
1882, at q term of said Circuit Court. then to be
holden at the Court House IN the City of Rock Island
in said county.
Now unless You be and appear at the said time
and place and plead. answer. demur TO said bill
of complaint. decree pro c0nfess0, will be taken
thereon against you.
Dated this LIST day of Nov. A. d. 1851
LEVI J. HARsoE.
Clerk of Circuit Court
DANIEL b. NASH
d. aw4w Complainant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

As an interesting specimen of the shoot
politics are taking in the eastern states it
is well to note the fact that the Hon w. J.
Baer, brother-in-law of Mr. FL. G. Con
nelly of this city, the democratic candidate
for judge in the Sixteenth Judicial District
IF Pennsylvania, beat his republican oppo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

There seems to be desire somewhere in
the city council to force the AReUs to do
more printing under its present contract
with the city than any paper ever did before
or any would again under a like contract.
This desire is principally evidenced by
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

ness OF Blood La,s -,
Power OF Will or Ae,.o
PAlpitatlon Of the Hss,
Loss of Memory, Loss :,
Confidence, Painting sp.r. \.
Hysteris, Epilepsy, Hs.-
burn DysPspsis, Brosrb,
tis' SAT- Rheum. Platulsn,.,
Weak Stomach, Dlsss,o,.
OF the Heart ana L1r,.
Dropsy, Asthma, Pl-u,,s
Constipation, Japrsi
Catarrh, Sore Thro,, ~
bility. Piles, Tumors g.
Boils, Carbunclss. p
and Ague, Liver Conplsir,
Diabetes, Kidney Csm
plants, Gravel ChillsI,a
potency. Dlsordered cor
ditlons of the Liver. RIo oi-
Kidneys OrUrlnary Orr S3 .
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
CHICAGO. MrITAuKEE q ST, PAUL.


RACINE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
Leave for Racine and Milwaukee rs m: IL :00p m
Leave for Dubuque. Winona, st Paul and Mime
apolis 80 am.
Leave for McGregor. Portville, Calmss Sioux Cit.
and Yankton II 100 pm.
AR. from Racine and Milwaukee 5:15 m; 6:25 pm
Ar. from Minneapolis, st, Paul, Winona and Du-
bnque $500 pm.
AR. from Yankton, Sioux City, Portvlle and Nc
Gregor 5:t5 am.
Through Sleeping Cars all night trains
The night express leaving Rock Island every
sunday night at II 90 with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
Stand to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistraIl.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
EAST - Alb N WEST. .1o:45 m
GEO. NJ. LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
4. kIMBALL, 4. ST. JOHN,
Gen1 Supt. Gen. Tiki d Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16

ELECTRIC TRANSFUSING r
1ken
by male
H.
Mass Mention this
Hno te f f eby a fret l.sDr
sexes Wanted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
socE ISLAND q PEORIA RAILWAY

MUGA shIANU u EEVh1A h64AWAEs
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH
IEkvE ARRIVE.
cora IN Way Freight
$50 - Fast Express. 12:4 Mail and Express
AS D IA Mail and Exp'e. $50 q Fast Express.
Csc " F'ht j. Accom'n
The go p IN train makes close connection 81
Gaiva with G q @ for points weEt: arriving at
Gaie<burg at 4 esp m at Burlington 40 p N ST
Keokuk 10: as p In; and at Quincy 10 :05 m also
making close connection at Peoria with b q "
and # P j. w roads for all points east and south.
zooX ISLAND b EE7cER &C., Z. 3.
Lesve Rock Island at 300 3. M. snd 400 m.
Arriving at Gable at II 30 M. and rs m.
leave Cable at $50 H. and 80 p m.
AR. s. Rock Island st S:i5 6. m. and 3:15p m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
NEW AcvERTIsEMENTs
FITS FITS !

Self cure, absolute and certain. Speedy relief
and complete restoration TO health Our Treatise
and fun particulars mailed on receipt OF staI.lp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-16
PILES, PILES! PILES!

Our Indian Pile Remedy viii positively aud ef-
fectually cure Blind. Bleeding, and Itching Piles
81 Send stamp for pamphlet.
f. F. COLBY, Tower Block, st. Louis, Mo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
Ten Tons of Government Literature.
From the New York Sun.

The other day Washington CORES
pondent of the Son stumbled upon an
interesting pile Of literature. The pile
was interesting, although the literature
was not. Ten tons of extensively print
ed public documents and reports were
on their way from the stOrerOOms of the
house of representative to a junkshop.
Two cents and half pound was what
the choicest productions of the govern
ment publishing house fetched in the
open market.
Just before going out of office, LIE Due
confessed that he alone was responsible
for sos, 381, 675 pages of agricultural
documents and reports-pages enough
to reach five times around the globe, if
pasted together so as to make cOntin-
uOils strip; reading matter enough to
reach ten times further than the moon,
if printed in single line, like tele-
graphic message on the tape.
Suppose that the Harpers or the APP
pletons should begin to print books for
which there was absolutely no demand
books which nobody would buy or
take the gift of-and should empty their
shelves into the junkshops every little
while in order to fill up again with a
new stock of unsaleable and unreliable
literature. That is what the govern
ment is doing.
Year in and year out the tremendous
public printing concern at Washington
is busy printing and binding edition
after edition Of useless, hopeless rub
bish. Congress votes SO many copies;
the people pay for paper and ink, COM
position, proof reading; press work and
binding; and the only result is to choke
up the channels Of the junk industry,
and to drive honest ag-pickers out of
employment. What becomes Of all the
stuff nobody knows. 1t finds its way
back somehow to the mills, and finally
reappears as wrapping paper of the
cOarser sort. Government literature
does not make even good junk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
"What's the natter"
Rather Enthusiastic.

The Wilmington del. J Daily Repu5-
Hcan lately contained the following
item of popular interest: DIR. ]. f.
Speck, who is connected with the Will
mington Euery EUening, speaks rather
enthusiastically of st. Jacobs Oil. Dr.
Speck states that he uses the Oil in his
family as a household remedy, a sort
of universal panacea for all aches and
pains, and has always found it to act
most happily. His attention was called
to it by the many testimonials in its fa-
vor, and he one day used it upon him
self for sore throat. Two applications
were sufficient to effect a cure. He
also used it on his little girl for sore
throat with gratifying success. The
same child had scarlet fever this winter
which left the tendons of one leg much
contracted. The little prattler couldn't
walk without assistance and suffered
much inconvenience and pain. Several
applications of st. Jacobs Oil restored
her limb to its normal condition and she
has not experienced any trouble since.
DR.. Speck states that he has also seen
the Oil act charningly in toothache.
He thinks st. Jacobs Oil is sterling
remedy, and does not hesitate to rec
ommend it for rheumatism, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

HOMEOPATHIC Medicines as rule,
are not amenable to the chemical tests
and analyses used in testing drugs gen
orally. Their reliability therefore de-
ponds solely on the character and repu-
tation as to probity of those preparing
and putting them up. 1t is therefore
of paramount importance that the
public satisfy themselves that the
homeopathic medicines they buy are
obtained from house of recognized
standing and reliability. Boericke &
Tafels Homeopathic Pharmacy is es-
tablished since 1885. Send for their
descriptive price current of family and
of Veterinary Medicine cases and books
to 80 Clark st Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
WEATHER PROPHETS.

Whene'er a farmer must confess
That he has missed his weather guess.
The failure gives him no distress,
For ready Is his reason.
When days are wet, instead of dry,
He only needs to wink his eye.
And say, in accents sage and sly,
The signs all fail this season."
But when a weather guesser grows
Too b0astful of his sleight Of nose
For juggling with the rains and SHOWS
In summer and in winter,
At once his ardent fancy sees
Visions Of honOrs and of fees.
And with his notes and theories
lie rushes to the printer.
His vanity, too freely fed,
So far his Grant brain has led,
That he predicts year ahead
The a.mosphere's connections.
SO, foolishly defying fate,
lie pins his credit to a date,
And bids a doubling world await
The outcome of his notions.
Then, when his firm convictions fail,
And sunshine comes in place of hail,
The cruel types still tell the tale,
And give the record of il.
The weather prophet tears the page,
And blames an unbelieving age
That gives him but disgust and rage
For all his weather profit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

in good time, to save him the trouble
Of shooting himself
''His name was Won Eberstein, Hill
d." I said, with wild desire to know
the worst.
"Gelman, them" she said, quietly.
Malcolm, won't this be pretty for a
table-cover In our new homer"
Then my heart was at rest, and |
thanked God and took courage. The
lost year was dead and buried beyond
the power of resurrection in this life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
Fire.

DETROIT, Dec. pa fire on West
Bay street, last night. burned the Shep-
ard & Opten blocks; Fisher & Harring-
ton block, and the Vedder block. The
principal places destroyed were: Fish
er's opera house; Phelps & Co.'S dry
goods store; Weber's hardware store:
city offices and records; Struts drug
store. The aggregate loss is $S0,OOO
The largest loosers are: S. G. Fisher,
block, $4,000; Phelps & Co., druggists
S33,000 Total insurance, $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
1t Has no Equal.

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been on the
market for many years, and as a cura for coughs,
colds and consumption, has not been equalled by
any other medicine.
L. A. Gardner Cedar Springs, Mich, reports ::
II am selling very much of your Piso's Cure, and
it gives excellent satisfaction"
A. L. HoRwcod, of Vinton Ia, says, "Your
medicine can't be beat"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
recommend the adoption of the follow
ISOLATION.

recommend the adoption OF the follow
ing rules
ISOLATION.
Thoroughly isolate and quarntine
every case that may occur, and keep
it so isolated until all danger that the
disease can be communicated is past.
If the patients be kept in a private
house it is better that the uppermost
rooms of the house be used for the
purpose. Every person in the vicinity
should at once be vaccinated without
regard to previous operations.
In case of death, the funeral and
burial should be conducted with the
strictest privacy, and should be under
the direction of the Health officer.
DIsINFECTIoN.
At the close of the disease, articles
which can be so treated, should be dis
infected by being subjected to the &C
ton of boiling water, or may be baked
in an oven at a temperature of not
less than 212 degrees. Heat effectually
destroys the poison germ. Such arti-
cies as cannot be so treated should re-
main in the room after the removal of
the palenJ ana De subjected TO
sULPHURIOUS FUAIGATIoN
which is effected by placing sulphur in
safe and convenient vessel, in the
proportion Of Is to 20 ounces for each
thousand cubic feet of space in the
room, with the doors, windows, and
chimney flues closed, and igniting it..
The room should remain closed ten or
twelve hours, after which prolonged
VENTILATION,
scrubbing the floor, and painting the
wood work, with whitewashing and re-
papering the walls, will complete the
process and fit the rooms for re-habi-
tatiOn.
By order of the Board,
J. T. REEVE, NJ. d.,
Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

A matter-of-fact young man from
New York, during a recent visit in Bos-
ton, received an invitation from a lady
an old acquaintance-who had just
blossomed out into a typical specimen
of the Boston aesthetic, requesting his
presence at her house on a certain eve
ming ''to meet two minds" 1t hap
pened that he had just accepted an in
vitation to dine elsewhere on the same
evening, and so he replied, expressing
his regrets that he could not avail him
self of the opportunity to meet two
minds" owing to previous engagement
"to meet four stomachs."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

The attorney general of Indiana has
decided that any mayor of any munich
pality in that state who performs the
marriage ceremony is liable to fine and
prisOnment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
How to Secure Health.

1t seems strange that any will suffer from de-
rangements brought on by impure blood, when SEQ
Wills SarsapariIa and StilIinga will restore health to
the physical organization. 1t is pleasant to take and
the best blood purifier ever discovered curing ScrOfla
Weakness of the Kidneys Eryspelas, Malaria, all Ner
disorders, Debility, Bilious complaints and all Dis
eases of the Blood Liver Kidneys Stomach, Skn etc.
A 6 Q health rnneMer il acts like q charm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

bOline, deOdorized extract of petroleum. 1t is
as clear and linpid as spring water, and was
originally intended by nature a panacea for all
diseases of the scalp and skim ana a natural
hair reneWer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

mosquitoes ana
.ogs all flourish at the
time and are chargeable
he malefic influence Of
lie Dog Star. Speaking Of
dogs and the Dog Star re-
minds us ola boys story
of a dog and the comet,
and which we here give
in a short extract from
the boy 5 letter: "Golly,
Bob, you ought to hG'
been there last night to
a-Seen the fun. Tom
Wilkins dorg ToddleS
>waS a-settin' at the gate
again at the Comit,
when along comes old
Sykes H1rroa1 rot tar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

JAMES MORGAN, 1856 & 388 East Wa
ter Street, Milwaukee, is having an i'm
mense Christmas trade. He is offering
special bargains in fine Cashmeres,
Silks, Dolmans, and in all the depart
ments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29
How a Game Little MissiSsi ppi Girl
Received an Impudent Beggar.
Memphis Avalanche

In one of the Mississippi towns, not
very far from Memphis, on the line of
the Mississippi and Tennessee railroad,
little lady, aged about Is years, shot
and severely wounded an impudent
white tramp, who attempted to enter
the house after being ordered not to do
so. The lady, who is small but game,
and crack shot with pistol, was the
only white person in the house when
the burly tramp approached. eve
have nothing for you: you needn't
come in" said she to the tramp.
"But | will come in" he answered
"You had better not, or you Will get
what you don't want" quietly respond
ed the lady, as she laid down her knit
ting, picked a six-shooter from her
work basket and approached the door.
"You go back in your room, or I'll
pitch you out of the window" ex-
claimed the ruffianly tramp. as he
walked inside the door.
Bang! went the pistol, and the tramp
staggered back on the porch, shot
through the arm and breast. She
raised the pistol again, but the tramp
fled. A neighbor rushed around to the
house and asked the little lady, who
was sitting down and engaged in knit
ting, with her pistol in her work bas-
ket:
"What's the matter"
She exclaimed, "He's gone!"
He then asked, "Did you shoot him?"
EYES," she replied, "and if he kept
on coming 1 would be shooting until
now"
The tramp was found to be bleeding
profuseiy and it was with difficulty that
the flow of blood could be stopped. He
left the town sadder and wiser man,
having been taught lesson in manners
that he will not soon forget. That game
little woman is worth her weight in. gold
dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

Professor Tice, who knew all about
the weather, was sun struck. 1t is
more than likely that Vennor will be
caught out in a shower some day and
drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-12-29

Indulgent parents who allow their children to
eat heartily of gh seasoned food rich pies cake,
etc., will have to use Hop Btters to prevent indi
gestion, seeplesa nights, sickness, pain and, per
haps, death. No family is safe without them in
+ he hOusa