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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-02

81 Is for Mems Blue Flannel Suits,
worth Sc so.
81 68 to 81 10 for Mems Diagonal
Suits.
81 So for Mems Durable Working
Suits.
50 20 to 81 9S for Mems Cheviot Suits
So 80 to 81 90 for Mems all-wool
Business Suits, cut by mer-
:, - chant tailors.
IA 10 to IS 25 for. Mems English
Cashmere Suits, % styles to
select from, worth 81 to xl2.
$6 20 to IS 40 for Mems French Wor-
sted Suits, Bird Eye and Bias
ket Patterns.
81 90 for Mems Light Shepherd
Plaid Suits.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-02

TIE New DOMINION and Wheeling
Weekly Register $3.50 year:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-02

81 90 for Mems indigo Yacht Cloth
Suits, worth $l2.
So 20 to Sc Is for Mems Scotch
Cheviot Suits, in nobby l, 3
and 3 button Cutaway Sacks,
light and dark patterns. -, :
81 Is for Mems Blue and Brown
Check Cashmere Suits.
81 81 to Sc 80 for Mems Blue dag
onal Suits, worth 81 and $40
81 90 to 81 so for Mems Extra Chey-
lot Suits, light patterns, worth
- donble.s ssasaffs * ..s.z s.,ssse.ss.
81 45 for Mems Blne Flannel Blouses
81 10 to $l2 81 for.Men's Finest I'm
ported Trieot Diagonal, &c,,
DC, in every respect equal to
custom made. -
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-02

WANTED.-Every person to know
that Prctzmah's new picture gallery
is now opened and in active opera;
ton. We are better prepared than
ever to make fifft pictures. Call and
see. Opposite nj. Z. Church.
The largest and incest stock Of
shoes for men, women: andschildren,
at Lazear, Finnell & Co.'s. 80.
FoR good cold ice cream and deli
cious Strawberries, go to Debolt's Ice
Cream Saloon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-07-02

81 10 TO So a. for Mems French Worsted Pants.
73c for Mems Union Cashmere Pants Hs.t.
81 9S to 81 81 for Mems Fine a-wco Cashmere
Pants, handsome light stripes and checks IN
81 SO to S. Ga for Mems Genuine Scotch Chevios
Pants, light creams and tan colors--the most
stylish we have shown.
Mems Finest Dress Pants, in all styles of good,
worn, of foreign and domestic fabrics wide
or spring bottoms, s. Ga to s. 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
METHoDIcAL MADNESS.

Several little urchins were playing
around a large hogshead filed with water
yesterday afternoon The hogshead was
located near the gas works on nth street
The largest and eldest member of the par
ty was attempting to explain to his com
panions the danger of swim at this seas
on of the year. In carrying out this idea
said why boys if any of you fellows &c
in swimming now, it II kill you, dead
sure"
I don't believe it, 'esaid one of his com
panions"
.'WeI' retorted the first boy,
''you know they are killing dogs now adays,
because if the dogs get into water they
will go mad And if boys go in, it makes
them awful sick"
One little fellow who had eyi-
IDENTIFY reasoned the thing out said,
Boys! chuck me in that barrel-for school
commences next Monday and I don't want
to 60"
His request was complied with and the
young boy was immersed in first class
style. He went home and told his doting
mother some story as to how the accident
happened. His temperature was raised
above the normal point by means of a
switch, and the young scholar is most
thoughtful now when he assumes a sitting
position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
THEY PAID.

The Peoria Journal has the following
story:
On the Peoria and Rock Island passen
ger train that is due in this city at 6 p. m,
fracas occurred yesterday afternoon
The train is in charge of Conductor Smith
and Engineer Gray. At Cambridge q
party OF three drunken rowdies, accompa
MED by two prostitutes, who had been al
the fair in that place, boarded the cars.
When asked by the conductor for tickets
they had none-neither would they pay
fare The conductor called On his train
men, and they rallied to assist him. The
combat was hot one while it lasted but
it resulted in the drunken rufians being
choked. kicked and pounded into compli-
ance with the demand for fare. Some OF
the train men have sore ribs and swollen
noses, the engineer has a broken finger,
while the conductor has a pair Of eyes
which would make a stranger think he had
been to ward circus.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
BUFFALO BILL.

Harpers Theatre was packed full last
evening on the occasion of the appearance
of Buffalo Bill and his improved company
The play "a Prairie Wait" gave genera
satisfaction, if the repeated and long con
tinued applause of the audience is any
criterion of such a conviction.
The rifle shooting of Buffalo Bill, the
band of Winnebago Indians among whom
was He-new- kaw the Indian princess, the
donkey and thesscenery, all came in for
their share of applause and attention
and contributed their part in the evening
enjoyment.
The troupe and play are superior to any
thing which has yet been produced by Mr..
Cody, and as the combination in the past
proved popular with the amusement loving
public, there is reason to suppose that the
present party and revised play will become
equally attractive and successful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
RAILWAYS
SarSapariIlian kesOlyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or On
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fe-
yer Sores, Chronic 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 Govt, Con
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles of the above complaints to which some
times given specious names.
We assert that there Is no known remedy thai
possesses the curative power over these diseases
step by step, surely, from the foundation, and
the injured parts to their sound condition.
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This 1s the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLyEET
In cases where the system has been satvated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Subl1mats
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones joints, etc., causing carries OF the bones,
ricketts,, spinal curvatures contOrtionS, white swell
lings, varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILLIAN
will resolve away those deposits and exterminatc
the virus of the disease from the system.
II those who are taking these medicines for the
cure of Chronic Scrofulous or Syphilitic diseases,
End their general health improving, their flesh ana
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 inactive; Ii not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. As soon
es the SARsAPARILLIAE makes the patent reel
better" every hour you will grew oetter and in
c. ~ In health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Baptist church. Rev. =. B. Patterson
Morning. Pauls one Theme" evening
zone protector, and one only"
Christian Chapel. Rev. l. A. Searles
Morning, What is the use of prayer for the
President" Evening esThe Golden Calf.
Broadway Presbyterian. Rev. j. c.
Halliday Morning. THE embassy OF
reconciliation Evening, "a Saints lost
word"
Ninth street Methodist. Rev, J. W
FrizeH Morning and evening sermons.
In the first NJ E. Church tomorrow there
will be preaching morning and evening"
Evening service 7.15 o'clock.
The Rev. T. H. Moran of Peoria will
preach morning and evening in the Central
Presbyterian Church. Sunday School 9.3o
o'clock a. m. Young peoples meetings, Z.
p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
PLAYING THE INSANE DODGE.

Sweeney and Delaney are two prisoners
in the county Jail who were arrested fol
burglary in Moline, short time ago. They
are partners as the following incident will
show.
Sweeney has silver plate in his head
which doubtless was caused by some blow
which he received in his earlier life by which
his skull was broken. This enables him to
play insane when the time for his trial ar
rives. To make such plea more plausible,
Delaney recently wrote to the warden of
the insane asylum of Iowa making
inquiries as to the record of a
certain Henry White who was add
judged insane at Fl. Madison 1877. Said
White is described as having a silver plate
in his head. The latter official replied and
directed the letter in care of Sheriff Ank
rum. The latter official now has the or
iginal letter of inquiry as also the answer.
The information as to Henry White was
not what the prisoner desired, as the re-
cords of the asylum do not contain the
name Of such patient.
Sweeney, the prisoner in the county jail,
will have to consequently get up new
plea at the coming term of court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
EARLY CLOSING.

The prominent retail houses of this city
are out in card wherein they announce
that after Monday they viii close theil
respective establishments on Saturday
evenings at o'clock city time. The card
also states that on and after Dec. 18th
their stores win be closed every evening
at the same hour.
The announcement appears to meet
with general satisfaction, as it is great
boon to the clerks and other employees of
these establishments, and is no great de-
privation to the public, as the latter can
arrange it to make their purchase during
business hours. Now that a move has
been taken in this direction it is expected
that other leading firms viii follow suit,
and give their employees the benefit of this
sensible and just early closing of their
cfaPoS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
LIGHTNING.

There was quite severe storm at Taylor
Ridge yesterday morning, in which the
electricity was prominent factor. The
rain fall was very slight, but the display Of
lightning was vivid and severe. A boil
struck one of the telegraph poles near the
depot, and the wood was almost instantly
consumed. The wire leading to the depot
was broken into many pieces. Several
men at work on the new elevator in pro-
cess of erection, were affected by the shock,
but none permanently injureR A horse
in that immediate vicinity is still suffering
from the effects of the discharge, and it is
expected that death viii result from his
in illries
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03

furnish the best class of goods, and he also
agrees to have them made up in q stylish,
neat and perfect manner. Mr.. Ramskill,
the cutter at this establishment, is man
whose skill in that particular branch, is a
well acknowledged fact.
The store is located at No. 1874 Second
Avenue, where those desiring neat bust
ness suit, or more elaborate outfit. will
find ample variety from which to make a
selection. The fall stock of goods has just
arrived, and it contains complete assert
ment of the latest novelties in English,
Scotch, French and American woolens, as
well as carefully selected stock of other
standard cloths.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
CHANGES.
3od7t

The following changes of United States
Beacon lights have been made between
Rock Island and st. Louis;
Opposite Rock river, moved down 300 yards.
Johnson's Island, down to foot of island.
Opposite Oquawka chute, down 100 yards.
Below Burlington, Illinois shore, down 900
yards.
Opposite Skunk river, down 400 yards.
Opposite Stockholm down 100 yards.
Opposite Dallas. up to foot of Tow Head.
Appanoose. down TO ferry landing.
Above Nauvoo, discontinued
Bledsoe's, up half mile.
Gregory's Island, down 900 yards.
Upper Whitney light, up 600 yards,
WhItney's. No. 4, discontinued.
Cave Hollow, up to Gravel Point
Gilbert's dixie, on to Illinois shore
Opposite Mundays, to the foot of Gilbert's Isl
land.
Below Sny City, down 100 yards.
GAINESVILLE Island. to foot of island
Haunted House. up TO head of island.
Roy Island. light.
Opposite Dixon's. new light.
Iowa Island to head of island.
Phelps landing, discontinued.
Perry's landing. down 100 yards.
Opposite Piasa Island. down $50 yards
Sawyer's bend up 500 ysrds.
Pilots and masters particularly requested to
report to me any inattention of keepers to their
duties changes in location of lights required,
John j. READ.
Commander q, s. Navy,
Light House Inspector 18th L. H. Dist.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
SCHOOL.

The days of vacation for the scholars in
the various public schools are near an end,
as the school term commences next Mon
day morning.
The boys who have been enjoying the
summer rest in fishing and other favorite
amusements, viii no longer be permitted
to roam in idleness.
The various teachers have arrived al
home from their summer trips, and are re
ported to be adopts in the use of the rod for
unruly pupils.
The attendance at the opening of the
schools promises to be unusually large. and
a very prosperous year is anticipated for
the schools of this city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
BREvlTIEs

Circuit court commences Monday morn
ing
The dust is still disagreeable feature of
che levee.
There are now only twenty prisoners in
the county jail.
The auditing committee of the city coun-
ell viii meet this evening.
The regular meeting of the city council
| will be held Monday night.
The new safe for the county treasurers
Office is expected next week
The Board of Supervisors will meet on
Tuesday, the 18th of September
The Rodman Rifles will depart for
Bloomington next Monday night.
W. Burlon was arrested this morning
charged with the larceny of a whip.
The dredge boat is now engaged in i'm
proving the levee in the vicinity of the
coal yard.
An opportunity to enjoy yourself is
given at the moonlight picnic at Warmers
grove this evening
F. Fettell ives fined SO and costs this
\
rying concealed weapons.
The largest brass band that ever pl ayed
at a picnic in this city may be heard this
evening at Warmers grove.
Biehls brass band will make street pa
rade this evening on their way to the
moonlight picnic at Warmers grove.
The steamer Josie arrived this morning.
She has been recently painted, and pre-
sented very handsome appearance.
A moonlight picnic will occur this even
ing at Warmers Frove. 1t is given for the
benefit of Prof. Biehls brass band.
]. o. Freed, boot and shoe maker, is now
located in the Commercial Hotel block.
He defies competition in workmanship or
stock.
Timothy Dolly is a grand father, and he
is correspondingly happy. A son and heir
was born to Mrs. P. H. Riley, daughter of
Mr.. Dolly, last Wednesday.
School books and states at lowest rates.
Books covered free of charge, with patent
covers.
9-3-3t A. G. FIDER.
If you want 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.
The new helmets have arrived for the
Rodman Rifles and will be assumed at the
Armory tonight. Captain Wells will be
present and drill the company.
BY starting to might for the Minneapolis
Fair, via West Liberty and Albert Lea,
passengers reach Minneapolis Sunday
morning at the usual time. Rates for the
round trip are announced in another col:
umn,
For the benefit of those who cannot call
on week days, Prof. Samuels, the opti
clan, was requested to be at his rooms
Sunday, by great many. All those need
ing his glasses for their weak eyes will find
him at his rooms, as he positively leaves
the city Monday. Office hours from a.
m. to Z p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
NATIONAL GuARD.

Reports from Springfield indicate thai
Commissioners have been issued to officers
of the Illinois National Guards as follows
DIR. l. S. Hughes, major and surgeon Of
the Fifth regiment, vice J. Norman, Dixon
promoted.
Charles B. Guild, of Peoria, captain OF
Company K, Seventh regiment
William Fl. Nicholl. first lieutenant, same
company.
Lewis H. Brown, second lieutenant same
company.
Frank S. Myers, Eureka, second lieuten-
ant Company E, Seventh regiment.
Henry Abel, Rock Island, second lieu
tenant Company D, Fourteenth battalion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
ACCIDENT,

Information has just been received of an
accident which occurred to Abram Heller
of Lorraine township, last Wednesday
He was thrown from horse, and the ami
mails hoof struck Mr.. Heller's head jus
back of the ear, making an ugly cash. On
Saturday Mr.. Heller was still unconscious
and apprehensions were entertained tina
the accident might result fatally. MIR
Heller is one of the oldest and best known
citizens of Lorraine township.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
RUEfQRs DENIED.

The press along the line of the Rock Is
land and Peoria railroad have been publish
ing reports to the effect that the track OF
that road between Utah and CISCO was soon
to be changed, the few curves and turns
to be made an air line The same papers
also contained the information that the
local depot at Cambridge would be moved
from its present quarters to the other end
of that village.
This morning Mr.. R. R. Cable, superin
tendent of the R., I. & P, was visited al
his office in this city and asked if there
was any truth in the above noted reports.
Mr. Gable stated that there was no found
alton in fact for the rumors, as no such
move had been contemplated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
AN INSANE PAIR.

Not long ago, a man by the name OF
Frank Stemple, of this city, was adjudged
insane, and sent to the state asylum al
Jacksonville. He left behind him wife,
who has followed him to that place and
now seeks admission to the same institu
ton A letter from the chief of police, OF
Jacksonville, was received this morning, in
which it was stated that the woman claim
to be from Rock Island, and also pretend
ed that she was insane. The officers in
this city think that the woman is playing
the insane dodge TO secure protection.
The matter viii be investigated at an early
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03

present. Among those who took an active
part in the exercise were Revs. E. N. Bent
ley, D. T. Wilson, j. a. Anderson. G. B.
snedaker, ]. w Coe, N. T. Allen, ]. s.
lIcCord, Frank Doran, J. FL. Hart, VIM
Wooley, II. D. Clark, J. D. Calhoun, B. c.
Dennis, A. r. Morgan and others. The
conference closed Thursday evening with
preaching by A. r. Morgan, and the Sac
rament of the Lords Supper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
SUBMARINE PROCESS.

Arrangements are now pending whereby
it is expected to complete the laying of thu
inlet pipe for the water works in a very
short time.
Captains Whitney and Wall are negoti
ating for the work of placing the inlet pipe
in position by means of the submarine
process.
The work, if let, will be conditional on
ough test, when the same is completed
Flat boats and diver viii be brought into
requisition, and it is thought that the pipe
can be placed across the Sylvan, over the
island and out into the main channel by
the time cold weather sets in.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
0UIIIIIIdiIUVI O ..
Light House Inspector, 18th L.

We present the following statement from
he weH-knonw firm of Messrs. L ally 81
Russell, boiler manufacturers, corner First
and C streets, Boston: We can safely tes-
tify that we have never used q liniment
among our men that equals the great Ger
man remedy, St. Jacobs OIL 1t has cured
several of them of severe bruises and burns,
and it has also effected marvellous cure
of rheumatism in the case of a friend Of
ours
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03

VTTAI. WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weaR
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage
the result of MENTAL oVER-WoRK, INDIs-
CRETroNs OR ExcEssEs, or some draln upon
the system, is always cured by HUhPHREYs
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC NO. 70. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dlspels the
Gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and enerpy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
atea tbe entire man. Been used twenty
wears with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers Price, 81 90 per single
vial or So. 90 per package of five vials and
So 90 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
eeiDt of price. Address HUMPHREYs'
HomEoPATHIc MEDICINE CoMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, II. y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
PUTTING HIM 70 THE TEST.

1t is understood that Rev. George Fran
els Meredith, whose alleged escapades caus-
ed sensation in Peoria and elsewhere, a
short time since, and who gave up his min
isterial papers at the time, has demanded
their return and full investigation into
his acts. The trial win take place during
the session of the Central Illinois confer
ence which convenes in this city, Septem-
Der 27th.-C Canton Register
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
NOTICE.

On and after Monday, Sept. 5. and I'M
til farther General Notice, we, the under
signed agree to close our respective places
of business at D. m. Getty time) Saturday
evenings, and ali evenings from Dec. Is,
1881, to january /, 1882. (Eccepted)
NJ. G. Mills Dry goods and Notions.
McParlin 81 Zeis Millinery
Kate Byrnes
Mitchell g. Parsons, Dry goods and notions.
Joseph Levy
NJ Il. Gates
McCabe Bros. Millinery 81 fancy goods
s, Southland Cash Variety Store
w. Petersen Millinery.
odot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
Is it Possible

That a remedy made of such common, sim
pie plants as Hops, Buehu, Mandrake, Dan
delion, &C., makes so manv and such mar
velous and wonderful cures as Hop Bitters
do? 1t must be, for when old and young,
rich and poor. Pastor and Doctor, Lawyer
and Editor, all testify to having been cured
by them, we must believe and no longer
doubt. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
PERSONAL.
CITY.

Judge Glenn is expected early Monday
morning.
DR.. Farrell, of CISCO, contemplates NOV
ing to this city
Miss Jessie Hart, of Geneseo, is visiting
friends in this city.
Buffalo Bill and troupe departed fol
Clinton this morning.
L. d. Woodruff and wife will leave fol-
California early next week.
A Lieberknecht, of the Geneseo Republic
left for home this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
FROGS.

Reports from the land between the big
slough and Rock river, is to the effect that
the ground is covered with myriads of
frogs. 1t is supposed that the excessive
and continued dry weather has caused these
frogs to seek Rock river, and they are con-
sequently journeying in that direction.
They are most abundant in Lorraine
township of Henry county and also in
some parts of Whiteside. Herds of these
harmless reptiles are seen crossing the roads
and making q straight line for the river.
Little or no damage has been caused by
them and they waste no time, SO eager do
they appear to reach water The water in
the big slough owing to the dry weather is
drying up, and the frogs are thus compel
ed to seek the nearest river
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03

effort to include more lands in the drainage
district than was at first contemplated.
The work is gigantic one, and. like all
other large bodies, it moves slowly. The
property owners along the course of the
Slough are to be congratulated that the
work is to be done at ALL 1t will reclaim,
when finished, about fourteen thousand
acres of the richest land in Henry and
Whiteside counties. Henry County Nesos.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-03
MERCHANT TATLoRINa.

Mr.. E. w Requa, so wen and favorably
known by the old residents of Rock Island
and vicinity, established himself in the
merchant tailoring business only a few
months ago, but in that time he has dem
onstrated to his patrons and the public
generally, that he knows how to maintain
first class establishment. He has secur-
ed the services of VIM. Ramskill, the ex-
perienced cutter. and il now prepared to