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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-01-08
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To allow COW to fall off in flesh
while giving milk for butter making is
a serious mistake, which can be easily
detected by the expert when the butter
is placed upon the market.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-01-08

terror and exposure, and the condi-
ton of Mrs. Congdon, who is about
to become a mother, is very critical
The entire county is becoming ter
rorized by these outrages, aud it is
probable that combined effort will
bc made at an early day to suppress
the gang. The Nigilants have cho-
sen Oscar Martineau, n son Of the
desperate killed W Mr. Davis, to
succeed his father as captain of the
organization. Oscar is represented
as daring and reckless fellow, and
although only 20 years old, is said to
be hardened seoundrel. Taylor
Fountain, well-kn farmer, living
about fifteen miles from here, was
met on the high road 10y one Of the
Vigilants on Monday night and
asked, in a threatening manner, it he
belonged'to the gang. He replied in
the negative His interrogation then
drew knife and plunged it into his
shoulder. As Fountain fell the Wig
liant walked off, saying; you had
better get away from here, d you,or
I'll give you some more"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
MILITIA NEWS.

The affairs of the Davenport military
company B. 9th Reg. [. N. g., do not
seem to move as smoothly as the founders
of that organization hoped for. 1t seems
there has been a subdued sort of resist
snce to the higher authority, as personiied
by the gallant captain, for some time; and
lately it has been breaking out into open
warfare. The row took open shape last
night when an election for lst lieutenant
came eff, to fill the vacancy caused By the
resignation of Lieut.. Huckins. The Cap
tain had one candidate; the valiant boys
whose brave breasts are covered By pri-
vate uniform, and whose achievements by
food and field are chronlcled in the
Muscatine Tribune of July 5th, lS79-had
theirs. The fight wasi close. and on the
count stood exactly tie. Soon another
will be held, and then there will be can
wasting that will make an average poll
tician turn green with envy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
VAN OSDEL'S THANKS.


To the Editor:
In as much as it has been in the hearts
of our many friends to show myself and
family great kindness and sympathy, allow
me so far as | can. through your paper, to
give expression TO the gratitude feel.
From my friends in my church; from
the pastors of ali the churches; from the
members of all the churches. and from
those not identified with any church; by
letters. by the grasp of the hand, by many
valuable presents. | have been made to
feel that | have true friends, who have
appreciated my efforts to preach the Cos
pei and be loyal to my Master, sud who
regret my departure. 1t does not express
the half feel when say | am thank full
| am Fad when think that we may never
see each other again here, but | do pray
that We may meet beyond the river
When time shall told her wings to rest on
the bosom of eternity. may the kind
Father take US into his mansions aud give
US rest from all sorrow and separation.
o, w. VAN OSDEL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
POLITICAL CURIOUsITY.

Among the curiousities that the history
of the past politics of this city affords is
the announcement made By Jacob Norris
in February .25th 1853. The placard
states that his platform on which he asked
for nomination is as follows: | am in
favor of the present National administra"
ton (Buchanau)-low license, low taxes.
good money-disohsrge lazy watchman-
compelling the Marshal and Police Magis-
trats to do their duty-opposed to know
nothingism; believe that all men are Great
ed equal that it is DO difference where they
were born. and that all people have the
right to worship God as they choose
am also opposed to monopolits and boys
for city fathers.
MIR. Morris was a candidate for mayor
at the then approaching election, and it is
hardly necessary to state that he was not
nominated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
A NEW STEAMBOAT LINE.

The Dubuque Times says: Bart e.
Linehap, of the firm of Hansen & Line
han. returned to the city yesterday from
Sc. Louis. From him it was learned that
he had purchased the steamer Laura L..
Davis for $4,000. She was purchased
from Mr.. E, g. Rand, and is craft of 700
tons burden, with full passenger cabins and
has been thoroughly everhauled the past
winter. at cost of $1,000, Messrs, Han
sen & Linehan purchased the boa. for
their freight trade. and will run il between
Dubuque and St. Louis. The Laura l..
Davis will be operated with other boats
by which ia now known as the Dubuque &
st. Louis Packet Company. Full bills of
loading for Europe will be given by this
company. The boats will be run in CON
nection with the c., Nj. & st. Paul r. r.
Hansen & Linehan will be the agents in
Dubuque for this company. Capt. Gray,
of St. Louis, Capt. Coulson and Hansen &
Liuehsn, of this city. compose the
company. This will be good news
to shippers along the river, and will slim
ulate river traffic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
BOARD OF REGISTRY.

The different boards of registrs OF
Rock Island. met in their several wards
last evening and revised and completed
the list of voters. It is thought that the
work has been done in q most careful and
perfect manner, although the new wards
in the city has caused. an unusual amount
of work, and some confusion.
as q sample of.what has been accom-
plished in this particular. it may be stated
that the board which met in the FIRST ward
added ii new names to the list submitted.
The total number as increased by the
board. give 326 legal voters as living in
that district. The other wards are equally
perfect. and the indications point to very
large vote at the coming election.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
RREvITIEs.


Election next week.
The river is still on the rise.
Next Friday is April Fools day.
Waukesha Silurian Water at Thomas +.
The tow nship board OF Rock Island mel
yesterday.
The County Jail will soon be repaired.
and improved.
Davenport is to have an exhibition of
the electric light.
The Hiberniau blondcs are at Harper
Theatre Friday night.
Positively only one more day before the
tax books are closed.
The street cars are now running on time
and are doing good business.
Silurian Mineral Water at Thomas.
The funeral of the late B. Strickfus oc
cured this morning from the f;-mily
residence.
The ice in the river made slight move
above the bridge. 1t was not caused by
dynamite.
Tomorrow is positively the last day 70,
receiving taxes. Call on Q. D. Folsom ct
McCabe u Wheaton's.
There was a lively runaway on 18th
street yesterday. A farmers team attach
ed to wagon we're the chief participants.
Charlotte Thompson will appear at
Harper's Theatre. Saturday April 10th.
She presents THE Planters wife" Two
performances will be given in this city.
Buy Siluiian Water at Thomas drug
ttore,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
Read the VOLUNTARY TESTING
MAILS Of Persons who have been CURED
by the use of the BLOOD PURIFIER.
EEEKDY FOR HEADACHE

Watertown, Rock Island Co Ills.
Dear Sir:-This lie to certify that your Indian
Blood Syrup has effectually relieved me OF Pains
in my Head. recommend its use to suffering
humanity, MRS. Il, ALLSBROW.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
CITY CHIPS.
The Political Campaign
and its working.
A New Steamboat Line on the
River.
Street Work, Sewer Condition and
other Notes.
POLITICAL.

The local campaign is waxing warm.
and general interest is being m anifested in
the result. A noticeable fact of the present
political fight is that large property own.
ers are taking personal stand in view OF
the issue as made betweenshigh taxes and
economical city government.
They high taxes, high tariff party has
made all the nominations that the law allow
and will soon be followed by the ecoeomi-
cal Democratic party, IN the few wards yet
to bezcompleted.
For this purpose. call has been issued
to the Democrats of the I'd ward to NEE.
tomorrow evening at the phoenix Hose
house. The object of the meeting is to
discuss the propriety and legality
of nominating an alderman in that ward
to fill the unexpired term of Mr.. Browne
who lately resigned,
The Democrats of the Seventh Ward.
have placed in nomination for Alderman,
Mr.. Joseph lei. Kerr, and he has accept
ed. This nomination is an excellent one
as Mr.. Kerr is one of the best citizens OF
the ward. an old resident. and we'll posted
in city affairs. He is just the sort of tim
Der needed in the Council. and the citizens
of the Seventh Ward. irrespective oil
party. will do well to elect him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
THE COUNTY ROADS.

Mr.. Taylor. chairman of the board Of
supervisors. and resident of Edgington
township, gives an account of the snow
drifts in his neighborhoods which leads to
the Inevitable conclusion that the "beanti-
ful' will ROMAN for several weeks.
lie stated that yesterday, having coca
sion to go about Eve miles from his home
to the town hall, he encountered several
drifts that we're impossible. He accord
ingly allghted and cut out roadway. The
distance travelled was only 5 miles, yet it
required 8 hours to traverse the road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of1your rest by sick childsuffering
nd.crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teeth2 If so. go at once and
get bottle of Mrs. Winslew's Jooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-depe
upon it; there is no mistake about IL.
There is not mother ON earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell Won
at once that it viii regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
In the United States. sold every
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
GENTLEMEN'S SHOES,
q complete line. embracing all the late
styles, at Carse 81 Reticker's. 2o5t
FINE BOOKS.

r. Champion, stationer and blank book
manufacturer of this city, has lately fn
ished q set of books that arc unique in
pattern and excellent in flush. The books
were ordered for the j. s. Keator Lumber
Co., and are now on exhibition at Mr..
Crampton's store. where they attract gen
eral attention and provoke numerous com
pliments. The reputation which Mr..
Champion has earned for furnishing the
most durable business books finished 10
the most attractive style, has secured for
him patrons remotely situated from Rock
Island. Among the more prominent recent
orders for this class of work might be
mentioned the Minneapolis Millers' &
Manufacturers Insurance Co.. the DeSant
Lumber Co.. of Muscstine, and Davis &
Co. of this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
STREET WORK.

From Street Commissioner Albert War
ren it is learned that work is being pushed
oni the several breaks made by the exces-
sive snow of the past winter
The washout on the Milan road near
the residence of Mr. Goode is nearly
repaired. and without some expected
accident occurs this break will be placed
iu.good order by tomorrow.
The wasbout on 2lst street between End
add Sd avenue is also undergoing repairs
aud will be com pleteds.in very short time.
Other needed improvements are being
made throughout the city, but it is no.
expected that any large jobs will be COM
menced until after the spring election,
when the season work will be planned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL oVER-woRK,
INDISCRETIONs OR EXCESsEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always CURED by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispeis the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $I00 per single vial, or 500 per
package of Eve vials and So. 90 vial of pow.
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC ME-
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
RAILROAD RACKET.

The incoming train on the G. r. |. Il P,
which was due from Chicago at an early
hour this morning did not arrive until
about Ii o'clock, The delay was caused
by freight train which was off the track
q short distance from Ottawa.
The other trains to the city were all On
b;uo.
The Dubuque Herald states that ar.
repgements have been made between the
Burlington & Quincy and the Milwaukee
& St. Paul companies for the running of q
fest train between Rock Island and
Dubuque the coming season. This train
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
THE Sc WEIR.

The present high stage of water in the
river interterss with the aow of the main
sewer in this city: the sewer gate was
accordingly shut down yesterday. and
caused the surface water which empties
into that main sewer 10 cover the low land
adjacent to the different channels. The
gate was raised during the night, and the
surface water soon found an outlet into
the river, lowering the water on the low
lands and in the sewer, about one foot.
No particular trouble is appreheDded, as
it is not expected that the river will ma
terially increase its present mark,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
A PROSPEROUS EsTABLISHMEN T

The namo and reputation of J, NJ,
Christy, manufacturer of crackers, in this
city, are too we'll known by the general
public to require Introductien. He is
among our most entsrprisiug business men
and has won his present high position in
commercial circles by hard work and close
attention to business His trade extends
throughout Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. and
wherever sold the "Christy" crackers have
a ready sale and are considered the best
goods made in the west.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30

No wonder that a family is panic
stricken when one of its members is seized
with a violent cough. 10 this country
from Inflammation of the throat or lungs
to consumption or bronchitis, is but short
step. But mark the terrible consumma-
ton which follows a neglected or mall
treated cough cannot by any possibility
take place if HAI.E's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR is promptly administered.
This grand specific Immediately quiets the
irritation and soon restores the inflamed
membranes and tissues of the throat and
lungs to perfect soundness and vigor. Sold
by druggists everywhere at $50 cents and
81. the large size being much the cheapest.
w. f. Peters. Hoosick Falls, N. Y,
writes: II am selling large quantities of
HALEs HONEY OF HoREHoUN AND Tar.
and Pixies TooTACHE DROPS"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
Astonishing the World.

For perfect renovation of exhausted
and enteebled constitutions, female weak
ness and general decline. nothing so surely
and speedily produces permanent cure as
does Electric Bitters. Their wonderful
cures are astonishing the world. For
Kidney and Urinary Complaints they are
perfect specific. Do not give up in dis
pair. for Electric Bitters will positively
cure, and that where everything else fails.
Sold by all druggists. at fifty cents a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
PERSONAL,

4
Mr.. Lamont returned this morning.
Philip Prenger, st. Joe, is:at the Rock
Island.
J. z. Foley. Cincinnati. is registered at
the Harper.
A. Nj. DsLeoD, Indianapolis. puts up 1t
che Harper.
j. Steen, Atlantic, is.a late arrival ct
the Rock Island.
j. D. Parish. Prophetstown. is stopping
at the Rock Island.
A. a. Hill, Springfield, Mass, 10 late
| arrival at the Harper.
Hon @. Durham. Geneseo, is promi
nent guest at the Harper.
| George Lamont. the agent of the Dia-
mond 10 Line. Is in Chicago.
The .Rev. o. w. Van Osdell and wife
departed for Chicago. last evening.
J. A. Warner. nominee for city clerk. is
still confined to his room BY sickness.
| J. G. Adams Sand Henry Kennedy. Of
Milan, are soon to embark in the Paper
mandatory at Council Bluffs.
w. Ell. Remington, the general travelling
agent of the Omaha Herald, made us q
short call yesterday. on his way east,
Samuel Dunlap. of Milan. passed
through the.city yesterday. He was res
turning home from Kansae, where he has
been on an extended visit.
DR.. A. Fl. Baldwin. of Chicago, hsf
lately arrivee in this city. He Is visiting
Rock Island, Land Davenport. with q view
of permanently locating here,
Mr.. Harry Abel who has for more
than six years been connected with TIL
ARGUS has severed his connection with
the paper. During his service be has held
the positions Of reporter, business mana
ger and editor and has been a faithful
worker in all departments. he leaves
THE ARGUS with the best wishes of the
Iproprietors for success in whatever feld
of labor be may select.
| ELSEWHERE.
Mr. Beecher has agreed to complete his
life Of Christ"
Kossuth is living near Turin. 70 years
old but in excellent health.
Mrs. Julia Rive King. the pianist, is
seriously i'll at Mt. Vernon. Ohio.
Peter Cooper declines to take General
Grants place as President of the World g
Fair.
Secretary Blaine has purchased build
ing site near Senator Cameron newihouSe
10 Washington.
The Princess Dolgorouski. the late
Czar's moreantic widow, will reside at
Venice. The Cars liberality made her
very rich.
The house of Justice Field. of the Su-
preme Court, at Washington, was robbed
of large amount iof property the other
night.
Joseph Wharton. of Philadelphia. has
endowed a professorship of finance and
political economy in gthe University Of
Pennsylvania.
The Cincinnati Saturday Night says
that Stanley Matthew seems to find the
route to the Supreme bench something in
the nature of a creased pole.
Lieutenant De Rudio, of the Seventh
United States Cavalry, was engaged with
Felix Orsiui 10 his attempt to assassinate
Napolean III in 1858.
A. r, Muller who entered the Union
army when he was only Is years old. and
served through the war. died at Easton,
Pa. recently, aged "a He was thought
to be the youngest man who carried a
musket in the army.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
THos. MCCULLOUGH & SON.

The firm of Thos. Mccullough u Bon.
merchant taiIors of Davenport, announce
that they have just received their spring
stock of foreign and domestic goods, all of
the FIRST quality, which they offer to their
patrons. The stock is made up into bust
ness AID other suits, at as low figures as
any firm doing their grade OF work. Their
ability to furnish not only sound material
but also good fits and stylish makeup is
evidenced by their past work. and their
desire to please is testified tn by ell having
dealings with them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
IMPROVING.

The library is constantly increasing it's
usefulness by the purchase of new books.
and this fully expected that it's future will
be as bright and successful as has marked
its progress in the past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 260 pages,
cloth and gilt binding, SO cents: same in
paper covers, % cents. Manhood, 10
cents; Womanhood, 10, cents: Pamphlet. 3
cents-securey sealed, By mail, Send
money or postaee stamps. DR.. WHITTIER,
the great specialist, CIT St. Charles
St. Louis, Mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
TOWN BOARD.

The Rock Island Township board met
yesterday afternoon. On calling the role,
Supervisor Atkinson, Justice Chopper and
Robert KoehIe were present. The absen
tees were represented By Messrs. Halves,
Cooke anc Hayden.
The only business transacted was the
auditing of claims. amounting to 1890:
AT ter completing this business the board
adjourned,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
What it Does.

Kidney Wort moves the bowels regular
ly. cleapses the blood, and radically cures
kidney diseases. gravel. piles bilious
headache, and pains which are caused by
disordered kidneys. Thousands have
been cured-why should you not try it?
Your druggist will tell you that it is one
of the most successful medicines ever
known. It is sold both in Dry and
Liquid form, and its action ia positive and
sure in either form Dallas, TeS., Her
aid
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
Old AedfOrS.

Nothing is Superior to the aeold genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lawrence l.
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
dealers in Rock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30

I found DIR Bulls Cough Syrup to be q
most effectual remedy, and feel sure that
the most stubborn cough and cold will
yield to its healing infuence.-Frank- 8.
Price, New Orleans, Aug, 6, 1875.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
a CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, weakness early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
T. IEHAN, Station D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
MARRIED.

The marriage of Monroe Roberts of
Andslusia and Miss Susan Bishop OF Da>
yenport occurred at the latter city last
Monday light. The ceremony was per-,
formed by Justice Finger. The newly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30

Mrs. LYDIA e. PINKHAM. 233 West
ern Ave-, Lynn. Mass, is rapidly acquir-
ing an enviable reputation from the sur
prising cures which daily result from the
use of her VEGETABLE COMPOUND 10 all
female diseases. Send to her for pamph-
lets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-30
Z he Best hotels

And leading families IN this country use
Gillet's Double FIavoring Extracts and
Cream Tartar Baking Powder and find
them very economical and highly satisfac
tory. You should use them,