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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperlents, Act
Without Pain, Always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
a VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMEI,
Perfectly tastsless. elegantly coated with swect
gnm, purge, regulate purify, cleanse and strength
en- Railways Pills. for the cure of all disorders OF
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation, Costivc.
ness, Indigestion, /spepsia, BIliousness Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles, and ali
arrangements OF the Internal VIscera. Warranted
90 effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable con-
ssinlpg 10 mercury, minerals deleterious iruor
H Observe the following symptoms Resulting
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food. Fullness of Weight
in the Stomach, Sour Erupuons, Sinking or Fiuttar.
ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing .FlutterinOs
at the Heart. Choking or suaocating sensation
1r Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
ene Head, Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellownees of
me SKIN and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limbs,
A9asudden Flushes of Heat Burning in the Flesh
a few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
20 cents per box, Sold by druggists.
We repeat that the reader must consult our
books aud papers on the subject of diseases and
heir cure, among which may named:
FALSE AND TAUE."
"RADwAY ON IRRITABLE URETHRAn
"RADwAY ON kCRoFULA.n
and others relating to different classes OF Diseases
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS.
R2AD FALSE AND TRUE"
send a letter stamp to RADwAY q Co, No. 81
warren, Cor Church ST., New YORK eW-Iufor-
nation worth thousands will be scnty you
TO THE PUBLIC
There can be no better guarantee of the yalueof
Dr. RADwAY's old established X. K. R. REMEDIES
taaR the base and worthless limitations of them as
mere are False Reeolvents. Reliefs and Pills Be
eure and ask for Railways, and see that the name
6aawas" Is on whet you buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
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 Bitters
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

MAMMA, IF YOUR LITTLE ONES contract
skin diseases at school, apply GLENN s
SULPHUR SOAP.
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
A Sure Cure.

Do you know what it is to suffer with
Piles? If you do, you know what is one
of the worst torments of the human frame.
The most perfect cure ever known is Kid
ney-Wort. 1t cures constipation, and then
its tonic action restores health to the dis
eased bowels and prevents recurrence of
disease. Try it without delay The dry
and the liquid are both sold by druggists.
Globe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

1t is the functions of the liver are in any
way disOrdered, the whole body, and not
only the body, but the mind sympathizes
with the disturbed organ. Bilious com
plants are more common than any other
disease; and to remove the bile, as we'll as
to regulate the Liver, you only have to
take Simmons Liver Regultor, which will
impart new life and vigor to the whole
system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
A GRATEFUL REC0GRITIOH.a

ITO cure CHRONIC cB LONG STANDING DISEASE
IL truly victory in the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerDs DEFECT and supplies
a remedy: that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attacked and
weakened by an insidious disc ase, not only com
mAnds our respect but deserves gratitude. DIR.
Railway has furnished msnking with that wonder
ful remedy, RADwAYs SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLv-
KNr, which accomplishes this result, and suffering
humanity, who drag ont an existence OF pain and
disease, through long days aud long nights, owe
him their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

Widow Bedott scored big success In hock
Island, and its return would attract even q
larger audience than was gathered together
last evening.
THE OPERA.
Strakosch s. Hess English opera troupe
will arrive in Davenport Eduring the day,
and viii produce this evening the new
opera of Carmen.
Tomorrow night this organization pre-
sent Gounod's grand opera of Faust, with
Ostava Torrian as lArghereta, Mr.. Hugh
Talbot as Faust, and Mr.. George Comfy as
kephtstophe1es; besides Miss Sara Burton,
Miss Henri eta Arcone and G. F. Hall in
the cast The opera will be produced with
full chorus, and in every way its presenta-
ton in this city will be in keeping with the
successful plan which has been adopted by
Strakosch 81 Hess, which is to give every
detail its proper attention, and thus the
success of the whole is assured Seats are
now for sale at Marshall's drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

A. w. Strange, Esq, Lynchburg Va,
writes: Il use DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
regularly for tickling cough at night
1t gives relief and puts me to sleep. 1t is
much used here" Price 25 cents a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

The removal of these tumors BY RADwAT's RE-
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah L. Knapp Mrs C. krapf, Mrs.
j. FL. Jolly and Mrs P. D Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1879; also that 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, 1881-04-21

Let the poor sufferers from female COM
plants take courage and rejoice that a
painless remedy has been found We re-
fer to LYDIA PINKHAM's VEGETABLE Com
POUND. 1t is prepared at 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass. Send to Mrs. Pink
ham for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

The vo1tsic Belt Co., Marshall. Mich
VIII send their celebrated Electro-Vol-
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, 1881-04-21

Boils, carbuncles, and all eruptive dis
eases yield readily to the healing influence
of Pages Climax Salve. 1t is a potent
remedy. For sale by Druggists every
where
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
not remedial agent In the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (sded by
Railways Pills. so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t will in few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms Sour Stomach
Heartburn, Sick Headache, DiarrhRa. Dysentery,
ColIc. Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. A few drops in
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water. 1t is better than French brandy or bit
tiers as a stimulant.
MINERS and LUMDERMEN should always be pro-
Gid al VIII
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
JOHN REITER,
p. Fl. VESSEL,
r. F. BAKER,
Committee

Give it to the children. Physicians pre-
scribe it. Thousands use it. Sold by
Druggists. DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price 90 cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

We would call especial attention to Dr.
Connaugton's advertisement and careful
reading of the facts set forth. dm&w&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

Laboring men should never be without
bottle of Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Nothing equals it for bruises, cuts, sores
throat, lameness, and all inflammation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
BRIDGE DISASTER.
A Passenger Train in the
Meredosia River.
Eight parsons Drowned and others
Injured.

This morning an accident occurred on
the Western Union railroad which resulted
in the death of eight persons and the in
jury of several others. The bridge on that
road over the Meridosia river some thirty
miles from this city gave away while d
passenger train was passing over, and
reports from that vicinity state that a
number of lives were lost. The bridge up
to the time of the accident was considered
perfectly safe, and the officials are at loss
to explain the reason for the disaster.
THE TRAIN
which was made up at Freeport last night
came from the latter city to Albany with
out any mishap. The train was in charge
of Conductor Tom Fuller. Owing to the
high waters which had overlooked all the
low lands between the Rock and MISSISSIPPI
pi rivers the track of this road was sur
rounded by water The train was running
at slow rate of speed and no danger was
apprehended at Meridosia Itconsisted of
the engine, baggage car one coach and
sleeper.
THE BRIDGE.
Only short time previous to the cross
ing of the Inflated train a freight had pass
ed over the bridge in perfect safety, and on
this account the bridge was considered Sc
cure.
1t is an ordinary truss bridge and was
regarded as being one of the best bridges
on the road.
The engine and baggage car passed on
to the bridge when it gave away and the
engine, baggage car and coach were
precipitated into the water below. The
coupling of the sleeping coach broke and
left that car standing on the track.
THE ACCIDENT
occurred at 4 o'clock this morning At
that hour most of the occupants of the
passenger coach were asleep and the first
intimation they received of their danger
cars had only a short distance to fall before
striking the water.
The baggage car and passenger coach
became separated from their trucks, and
f1oated down the river until they finally
lodged in some trees, where they remained
without sinking for some time.
LIVES LOST.
Among those known to to killed and
whose bodies have been recovered, are;
VIM. West, Engineer.
Fireman whose name can not be secur-
ed He resided in Davenport.
DR.. Lundy of Albany.
Three passengers and one child who has
not yet been identified.
The Express Messenger was badly bruis-
ed but still alive.
The brakeman had his collar bone brok-
en-.
AT WORK.
AS soon as the accident took place, the
telegraph communication with this end of
the line was broken and it was with great
difficulty that any news of the disaster was
obtained. The bridge cannot be repaired
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
Hard Coat.

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
our. and 80 IS per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29f G. FL. SPEAKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

Our LIGHTNING IMMINENT ia ''tcar7a'
find to the afflicted Try it gently.
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards Il Sohr beck. MoIine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

'"rhit paper may found ale A. all times .
e., r. L. & 2. r. z. Ticket Dfice, No. SO Clark ST.
Chicago, where friends ere 81 liberty TO cal
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable of destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, OPIUM
strychnine, arnica, hyoscamus, 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 RADwAYs READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excrucianng pain quicker, without entailing
the least difficulty In either infant or adult.
TEE True RELIEF.
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent vogue that Will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
LOCAL COLUMN.

FoR SALE-Old newspapers at so cents
per 100 at THE ARGUS office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

The Q. S. Government uses Howe Scales.
Send for catalogue to BORDEN, SELLEcK &
Co, General Agents, Chicago, ILL.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
RAILWAYS RBADY RDLIBF

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re-
nevng pAlS Tn one ,6 tho
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Infrm. Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neu ragc, Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, Inflammation of the
Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
tior of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the heart
Mysteries, Group, Diptheris. Ca
tarrh. Influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism. Cold ChiIle
Agu0 Chills.
Chilblains Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs,
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

"Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on.
Pozz Mrs pc wder imparts a richness
waking the skin soft down
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
AT WORK.

AS soon as the accident took place the
telegraph communication with this end of
the line was broken and it was with great
difficulty that any news of the disaster was
obtained The bridge cannot be repaired
for several days and it is not probable that
any trains will run over this road for q
week at least. Men were engaged to-day
in clearing away the wreck.
THE INJURED
were taken to the farmers houses near by
and everything done for them that was
possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
HEALTH Is WEALTH
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind
RAILWAYS
SarsaparilIian Reselvent,

Pure blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
n clear kin II you would have your flesh firm
-our homes sound without carries and your COM
151exion fair use RAILWAYS SARSAPARtLLIAN
RESULVENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
RELIEF.

Men and teams to work on the embank-
ments, are requested to report to Supt.
Warren at City Headquarters tomorrow
morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21

Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS CURE N ONE
MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
FALSE AND TRUE.

We extract from r. Railways treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
MINUTE REMEDY.

Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relie'
pain and cure acute disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
WATER.
WATER.
The large expanse called
Rock River.
Accident at Milan yester-
day afternoon.
How they are fighting the
flood to-day.

The food along Rock river is still in
creasing in severity, and now the low lands
in this immediate vicinity are all under
water The most persistent efforts are re
quired to prevent the washing away OF
bridges and buildings. With that stream
rising every hour, the people living along
its banks have every reason to believe thai
the worst of the flood is still to come, NJ
merous accidents have already occurred in
consequence of the high water, but then
severity has been greatly exaggerated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-21
DIR. Radv ay'A
REGULATING PILLS

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperlents, Act
Without Pain, Always Reliable and Nat
ural In their Operation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Fretful Words.
away.

Why be so severe in dealing with
the faults of those at home while We
excuse anything friends or acquaint-
ances may do? The laws of polite
ness should be binding at home as
well as abroad. We enjoy seeing our
husbands and wives polite to cur
neighbors, only let US be sure to prac-
tice our good manners at home. There
are husbands who would hasten to
assure a neighbours wife, who had,
in her haste, burned her biscuits, that
they greatly enjoyed them when
they were so nice and brown" who
would never think their own wives
needed the same consideration. No
man can be gentleman, though ever
so genia. abroad, who is tyrant or
habitual fault.finder at home and no
woman is real lady who is not
lady at home in her morning wrap
per, as well as in silk in her neigh
boris parlor. One member of family
who begins the day with fretful
words and harsh tones. is generally
enough to spoil the happiness and
temper of the whole for the day. Not
all who hear the impatient word give
the angry answer, for many choose
to suffer in silence; but every such
word makes somebody's heart ache
and, as rule. it is somebody whom
we love and would do anything for,
except to keep back the unkind,
sarcastic word. Then do not let US
make ourselves and others miserable
by being fretful at home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Playing Mazeppa.

The boys in Lamar, Kan. conclu-
ded to play "Mazeppa," the Tartar
of the Ukraine breed to be an old
COW which was grazing in a neigh
boring lot. A local. critic describes
the representation. The boys coaxed
the COW into the barn, barred the
door and drew lots fer the Mazeppa.
The boy who drew the short straw, a
wiry little fellow of 10 years, was
tied securely upon the cows back.
The noble animal seemed to take in
the situation and to realize that her
reputation as an actress was at stake.
Her acting was magnificent, indeed,
for she brought down the house-by
sections. Although the audience all
had parquette and Darqueete circle
tickets they thought they could look
at the play better from the gallery,
and so they slid up into the hay-moW
and tried to crowl cut through the
roof while the old COW was churning
about fourteen years growth out of
Mazeppa and believing like steam
calliope, while MazepDa passed most
of the time yelling like pig fast in a
fence. The performance might have
been going on until the present time.
only the ewner of the barn, under
the impression that an earthquake
was confined in that structure. rushed
in and rescued the amateur Mazeppa,
and permitted the COW to proceed to
its quiet cud-chewing after the ex-
citement of the occasion had passed
away.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Curious Illumination.

The Paris Figaro gives the follow
ing method Of obtaining linght in
simultaneously, without the use Of
matches and without danger of set
ting things on fire: Take an oblong
Vial of the whitest and clearest glass.
put in it piece of phosphorus about
the size OF pea, upon which pour
some olive oil, heated to the boiling
point, filling the vial about one-third
iull and then seal the vial hermeti-
cally. To use it remove the cork and
allow the air to enter the vial, and
then recork it. The whole empty
space in the bottle will then become
luminous. and the light obtained will
be equal to that of a lamp. AS soon
as the light grows weak its power
can be increased by opening the vial
and allowing fresh supply of air to
enter. In winter it is sometimes ne
sessary to heat the vial between the
hands to increase the fiuidity of the
oil. Thus prepared the vial may be
used for six months. This contri-
vance is now used by watchmen of
Paris in all magazines where explo-
sive or infiammable materials are
stored,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
A Brave Queen.

The Rome correspondent of the
London Times, writes: The Queen
of Italy recently gave striking evil
dence of that courage, presence OF
mind and goodness of heart for
which the house of Savoy is so dis
tlnquished. She had alighted from
her carriage and was walking along
the road outside the Porta Angelica,
when two gentlemen and lazy on
horseback approached at rapid can
ter. Refining up suddenly on recog-
nizing her majesty the lady's horse
fell, and in a moment the queen
sprang forward. seized the bridal
with one hand and with the ether
helped the lady to rise, before either
of the gentlemen could leave their
saddles or her own attendant offer
assistance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28

The many sanguine people in the
country who had been led to believe
that there was large fortune in the
Bank of England for the heirs of the
Hyde estate may find something in
the following note from s. G. Gray,
chief accountant of that bank, adj
dressed to Henry M. Walker, solici-
tor Of Court of Chancery, England, in
response to letter of inquiry in re-
gard to the matter from Mr.. Walker:
"In reply to your letter of the 9th of
January l have to inform you that
the bank has no record of any deposit
for the Hyde family. Two small
unclaimed dividends-ons under sl
and the other little mOre-have
been traced, one in the name of John
Hyde and the other in the name Of
Themas Hide; but there Is no evil
dence these dividends belong to the
persons referred to in your letter."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
What are Wanted.

A gentleman in responsible gov
ernment office, when complimented
on his long and efficient services, re-
Piled: There's nothing like making
yourself Indispensable" This is GER
talnly worth thinking of, If you've
a good place. and wish to keen ii.
try to make yourself so useful that
your employer cannot do without
you.
The other day a gentleman was
making inquiries for the purpose of
hndlng a man to fill q responsible
position in large mercantile house.
lie came upon man whom he be-
lieved would give him accurate and
honest Information concerning sew
eral men whose names he had. One
WAS discussed. and another, and an.
htlsef Then The nasne of u Il
was mentioned.
"The very man for the place, com.
petent and worthy in every respect
but he cannot possibly be spared
from the position he now holds."
"Sir," said the gentleman, "we
don't want a man who can be spared. d
There was whole volume in that
remark. 1--WE don't want a man
man who can be spared!" What q
multitude Of men who can be spared
cucumber every avenue to promo
ton.
The barnacles, the sharks, the
makeshifts, somebody's nephews,
somebody's proteges, somebody's
good-for-nothings. Young man please
remember that these are not the ones
who are called for when responsible
positions are to be filled.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-05-28
Of Course Not.

A Detroit lady of wealth recently
made will, and, to make assurances
daubly sure, requested the presence
of her numerous legal heirs to witness
the signing of the same. Upon the
assembling of the neutrality-suspicious.
the old lady desired to know if any
of them had any doubts as to her
sanity, or as to whether there wei e
any objections to her disposing of the
property as she pleased. Not doubt
or an objection was expressed. and
the will, without its being read to
those present. was duly signed and
witnessed by disinterested parties,
Now those interested "would like to
know, you know" hsw the old lady
has disposed of her property. 1t was
taking advantage of the innocents,
but then it is first class way of put
ting ones relations on their good be-
havior.