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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
PERSONAL.


The T'roubadours are at the Harper.
J. d. Lady, ST. Louis, is a guest at tn,
Rock Island.
Adolph Schult, Lacrosse, is stopping a
the Harper
N. NJ. Osborn. Burlington is staying a
the Harper.
VIM. Betz, Newtown, Kan, is at the
Rock Island
Hon. c. Durham. Geneseo, is an arriva
at the Harper.
A. NJ. Shorie, Philadelphia, is a transi
ent at the Harper.
H. w Flowers, Edgington. is registered
at the Rock Island.
C. F. Hall, of the Grain Dealer, has re
turned from his eastern trip.
L. A. Fish, of Minnesota, is visiting his
cousin Marshal Fish, of Moline
Mr. E. w. Spencer, has just returned
from business trip to Chicago.
Mr.. G. W. Mari, of the Engineer force
departs tomorrow for the west, where he
will remain a short time.
contains the information that Mr.. Ben. IT.
Cable is not yet recovered, and his return
to this city is uncertain for several weeks.
ELSEWHERE.
A doctors degree has been conferred
by Strasburg University on Japanese.
The mother of Tom Hughes, now SO, is
coming ouer to join the Rugby colony.
A boy fell over the precipice at Roches-
ter into the Geneseo River, a clear drop of
100 feet, and was taken out of the water
unhurt.
The Academic Franchise has appointed
NJ. Renan to the post of ''directeur" for
the coming quarter. AS a result, it will
fall to him to deliver the address which
accompanies the award of the prizes for
virtue.
The London World says there are ru-
mors of hitch in the matter of Sir Garnet
Wolseleys peerage. The fact Is that Sir
Garnet is not a man of any private fortune,
and the Queen has a horror of pauper
peers, who are increasing in number.
The Rev. W. H Jervis, Vicar of ST.
Paul's Colchester, England, has just sue
ceeded in discovering, by means of re-
ward of $500, the registration of the mar
riage of his grandfather, by which, if
proved, he may claim the title of Viscount
ST Vincent
Lord Derby is one of the half dozen
English noblemen who have the most ready
money Except villa near London he
has but one place to keep up, and his in
come is at least clear $3.50, 600 year.
He is childless and of simple and inexpens
i've tastes and habits.
The death is announced of Herr Nicho-
las Rubinstein, the younger brother of the
pianist and composer, Antor
Rubinstein, and himself a pianist of great
ability. He appeared at the Musical Union
in 1861 He was Director of the Moscow
Conservative of Music
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
Thos. Mccullough & Son.

The firm of Thos, Mccullough & Son.
merchant tailors 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 then
patrons. The stock is made up into bust
ness and 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
evidence by their past work, and their
desire to please is testified to by ali having
DEALINGS with them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

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 well 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, 1881-04-25
THE FLOOD.

The water in Rock river at Milan has
fallen from the highest point reached about
Il inches and is reported to be still on the
decline The citizens of that place are
returning to their usual duties as all fears
of the flood damaging their property have
disappeared.
The water is still too high to permit the
running of the paper and Touring mills at
that point, and it will require decided
drop before such work will be assumed.
The mills are now prepared to commence
work as soon as the water will permit
resumption. A story is told by some of
the inhabitants of that place of the man
ner in which they were imposed upon by
men engaged to work on the dixie but on
securing their supper which was given
them, the workmen all stopped and the
citizens had to protect the embankment
themselves.
telegram was received yesterday that
the dam in the lower part of Delevan
Lake had given away and the water was
rushing down Delevan at fearful rate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
BROwNsoN's WOES.

L. G. Brownson is an inmate of the Poor
Farm and is also considered to be of un-
sound mind. He is a monomaniac on the
subject of personal rights and liberties
He sometimes commits his ideas on that
subject to writing and sends his manuscript
to the Circuit Clerk Of late, Brownson
has an idea that the papers of this city
have injured his reputation by printing
statements that are calculated to induce the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits. loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak censtitu-
ton, headache, or any disease of a bilious
nature, by all means procure bottle of
Electric Btters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvements that will follow
you will be inspired with new life; strength
and activity will return; pain and misery
will cease, and henceforfh you will rejoice
in the praise of Electric Bitters Sold at
at fifty cents bottle, by c. Spedel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late S. L. Brettun of
Hampton took place at that town yester-
day afternoon, and was largely attended
by the old settlers of this county.
The pail bearers were as follows: A Sim
nett of Rock Isalnd s. II. Velei and D.
W. Gould of Moline, E. w Adams, Ira
Crawford and Henry Clark of Hampton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

Dr. Whites Dandelion Alternative is pre-
pared from concentrated extract of Dan
delion root, in combination with other val
liable roots, barks, and herbs, and is with
out doubt the best liver corrector and blood
purifier in the market. Pint bottles only
one dollar, and every bottle warranted.
Use DR.. Whites Pulmonaria for Coughs
and Colds. 1t is so pleasant to the taste
that old people like it and children cry for
it.
For sale by C. Speidel Rock Island, and
Richards IL Sohrbeck Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

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 OF
deranged liver constant or periodical sick
headaches weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts of the body, a feeling of lassitude and
dependency, are all readily removed by
these RitterS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
THE Revolution COMPLETE.

Twelve months ago public opinion was
divided as to the merits of the various adj
vertised medicines for Coughs and Colds.
All doubts upon this important subject
seem to be now at an end. The unparal-
leled success of HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR has settled the question.
1t is in evidence that in upward of five
thousand cases of Lung and Throat Com
plants it has not failed in a single instance
to effect n cure. The result is demand
for the article that has no precedent in the
history of proprietary medicines. Sold by
all druggists at so cents and 81. Great saw
ing by buying large size.
W. L. Mathews, 1922 Grays Ferry Road,
Philadelphia, writes: "HALE's HONEY OF
HOREHoUAD AND TAR, is very popular in
our neighborhood.
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS CURE IN ONE
MINUTF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
Regulate the secretions.

In our endeavors to preserve health it is
of the utmost importance that we keep the
sccretory system in perfect condition. The
well-known remedy Kidney-Wort, has spc-
cific action on the kidneys, liver and bow
els. Use it instead of dosing with vile bit
tiers or drastic pills. 1t is purely vege-
table, and is prompt but mild in action. 1t
is prepared in both dry and liquid form
and sold by Druggists everywhere Read
i2sQ EAGLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

Prevention is better than cure. Moffat's
Life Pills cleanse the system and prevents
disease. Moffats Phoenix Bitters are In
vigorating and Strengthening. For sale
by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
discretions Of youth weakness, early decay
loss of manhood. &c. will send q recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send sell. addressed en- vclope to the REV josiah
T. IENAN, Ststion ID. New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

If all our readers could experience the
benefits from Trask's Magnetic Ointment
which we have, they would need no urging
to always keep supplied with it.-Ea-
chance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

THORoUGH PURITY 0F THE CUTICLE is
attained by the use of GLENNs SULPHUR
SOAR.
Hills HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black
or Brown, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
GENTLEMEN's SHOES.

Carse s. Reticker have received their
spring stock of the above goods and
they are prepared to fit you in broad or
slim shoes of the latest styles. 22d2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

Many Railroads have discarded the old
make of scales, substituting the Improved
Howe. BARDEN & Co, Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
LOCAL COLUMN.

We would call especial attention to DR..
Connaugton's advertisement and careful
reading of the facts set forth dm&wtSw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

"Tis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid ;
Pozzrni's powder imparts a richness
making the skin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

This paper may be found on file st all times q
c., K. l. h P X. K. Ticket Office No. So Clark st.
Chicago, where our friends st liberty to cal
and examine it."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
BREVITIEs.
The Troubodours this evening.
Supervisors meet tomorrow mo
The water works shaft is not We

The Troubodours this evening.
Supervisors meet tomorrow morning.
The water works shaft is not yet in po-
sition.
Circuit court convcnes next Monday
morning.
The ferry boat did thriving business
yesterday.
Cleaning up the alley and streets still
continues.
The ice pile at the foot of 18th street is
gradually disappearing.
The measles still continue to prevail
among the school children.
A regular meeting of the Blue Ribbon
society will be held this evening.
Assessors of townships in Rock Island
will meet in this city an the End of May.
Work on the embankment below the
city is carried on with vigor, and it is ex-
pected that the protection will be COM
pleted bp the middle of next week.
A gentleman about to purchase a
baby carriage, saw local notice in the
ARGUS, in which NJ G. Mills advertised to
sell baby carriages at WHOLESALERS prices.
He called at Mills store, bought carriage
and saved 81 by doing so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

Gun LIGHTNING EMINENT ls a 's;oarnl"
fri IL to the afflicted. Try it gently.
Sold by c. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck. Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
rhe volraio nelt Co. r1arsha11. nricn

viii send their celebrated Electro-VoI
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out deIay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

A cough units one tor business, society
or anything else, except melancholy re
Elections; DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup cures
Coughs, Colds, etc, thus sustaining ones
usefulness. Price % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tsnic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

At no other season Of the year are
coughs and colds so prevalent as at the
present time, and every sufferer should
check his complaint at once by the use OF
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and thus prevent
it from leading to serious lung affections.
Price 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
Mothers! Mothers!! mothersl!!

Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS CURE IN On
MINUTE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
River TeIegranls.

Louisville, April %. River fall.
ing, with II feet in the canal, and 8
feet inches in the chute on the falls.
Weather cloudy and chilly. Arrivals
and departures--Will Kyle, New Or.
leans to Oineinnatii Storm and tow,
Pittsburg; Iron Sides and tow, to
Pittsburg; John Penney, Eagle, Ella
and Acorn, with tOws, from Pittsburg.
The Hop LoHdon, Jr., was raised last
night by the harbor boats, Andy Full
ton and Transit, and was landed at
the foot of Sixth street.
Wheeling, April p; River IA feet
10 inches and falling. Weather clear
and pleasant. Departed-Scotia, Gin
cinnati, 4 am. Arrived-st. Law
renee, Sam.
Pittsburg, April p. River 9 feet
5 inches and falling. Weather clear
and warm. The Buckeye State ar
rived at am, and departs at 4 pm.
Evansville, April %; Arrived
Evansville and Thos. Means, 9 pm;
H. 7, Dexter, 10 am. DEPARTED
Thos, Means, Louisville, 8 am;
Evansville, Bowling Green, IL pm.
River % fee A inches, and falling.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
BY CABLE.

Cork, April 22.-0ne thousand
emigrants sailed yesterday for the
United States; another thousand leave
to-day. They are mostly Of the farm
ing class,
CANDAHAR, April 22.-The evacu-
alton is completed.
LONDON, April 22.-The New
market sweepstakes was won by Skip.
etar Monarch; second, by Lilliputian.
Trade at Bradford is much de-
pressed, and some firms there contem-
plate taking their machinery to Amer
lea and manufacturing American
wOolens on the spot.
The Newmarket international hand
leap was won by Lorillard's Mistake;
Paulette second; Windsor third.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 22.-The
porte prohibits the importation of
American pork. A commission of
Americans will ascertain the value of
the stock which has already arrived,
after which it will be destroyed.
BERLIN, April 22.-It is stated that
Russia is about to make serious rep
reservations to the powers on the sub
ject of common security against the
revolutionists. Bismarck does not
seem to have yet taken any positive
action on the resolution in regard to
the right of asylum, but it is certain
that he will eagerly listen to what
ever Russia or any other power may
say on the subject. Meanwhile the
socialist law is being applied here
with renewed vigilance. Various sus-
pected artisans and others have lately
been expelled from Berlin, and scarce.
ly day passes without the name of
some prescribed publication appearing
in the official gazette.
DURHAM, April 22.-The upper
chamber of1he cape shelved an ad-
dress to the queen approving the terms
of peace by the casting vote Of
the president. The debate in the
assembly continues. English resi-
dents of all classes are leaving Preto-
ria. It's believed a native war is in
evitable in Transvaal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
A FanatIcAI PREACHER Lynched.

LITTLE Rock, April 22,-The Rev.
Robert Mattlock was lynched in lizard
county few days since. As is sup.
posed, Mattlock was a preacher OF the
new light fanatieism prevalent in his
region last year. The enthusiasts be-
Iieved in blood atonements, and under
Mattlock's lead killed six or seven
men. They murdered Thomas Miller
nt a barbecue last August with knife,
but was captured, tried and acquitted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE MISS JENNIE JONES CONCERT.
The peorle of Memphis never do
anything that they undertake by
halves. The proposition volunteered
through and by the press to tender
Miss Jennie Jones a complimentary
concert met general public favor. A
splendid programme was arranged by
Professor Levy, who was indefatiga-
BILE from first to last. Other friends
volunteered to look after the business
details and worked them up. Mr..
10 Brooks. lessee of the theater, ten
dered the building, together with light
and necessary attendance for the oc-
casion. The attaches of the theatcr
volunteered their services and ac-
Quilted themselves handsomely. And
last if not least, the daily papers gave
the Egmost hearty encouragements,
nothing waa neglected or overlooked.
Asa result OF this co operation, an
audience representing the intelli'
gence, beauty and culture of the city
oyerfowed the auditorium last night,
and many were obliged to stand or
20 up stairs. There were no reserved
seats. The first who arrived had
choice of seats, and those who came
fashionably late had to take unfashiopa
bly, high or back seats. The elite of
the city was present in force. The
Oldest theater-goer cannot remember
TO have seen more select audience
within those walls. 1t was a rare
ovation to a talented and worthy
young lady.
Aside from her merits and popular
ity the concert in itself deserved full
house. The programme embraced
choice selections from the best
authors and the names of leading
amateurs and professionals of the city,
who more than fulfilled the expects-
tions of their frien3s. All seemed
self possessed and in good voice, and
the entertainment ran smoothly from
first to last. The audience was very
much disposed, Notwithstanding the
warm weather and free use of fans by
the ladies, to persist in encores which
were happily responded to in some in
stances, but even this did not
prolong the concert to a late hour.
All the ladies received beautiful floral
testimonials of friendship and admira-
tion, some Of which we're exquisite in
arrangement and design. The ap-
plause, it may be said, was spontaneous
enough to please all and yet critical
and judioious. Professor Levy, as
musical director, was master of the
situation and managed everything ad-
mirably. The ladies-Miss Jones,
Mrs. Charles Herzog, Mrs. G. II.
Fits, Mrs. 7. A. Lamb, Miss Lizzie
McClelland and Mrs. S. 7. Carnes-
all acquitted themselves in a manner
that would stand the test Of the Sc
verest criticism usually applied to
professional musicians; though, after
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
a Pretendod Cuban .gIave.

Knoxville Dispatch, 2l.i
For some days there has been, and
is yet, a miserable pretender in the
shape Of negro woman, by the.so-
called name of Maggie Mcmillan, in
testing Che colored localities in our
city and attempting to pass herself of
as a most marvellous creature. That
she must be if her Munschausen tales
can be relied on, which are wonder
fully curious and startling. She
claims that she was kidnapped when
child at or near MoMilIans station,
and sold into slavery ia Cuba. We
shall not undertake to follow her in
her false representations. Her prin-
cipal object, we suppose, 10 to take ad-
vantage Of her race by taking in ten
cents as au admission fee to her lee
lures. Itis due the colored people of
Knoxville to frown her down and
drive her of, She Is an imposter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
A TRIPLE MURDER.
AN Unexplained Crime by I'm
known Men in Texas.

ST. LOUIS, April PA special
says that band of armed men rode
up to the house Of a man named Nc
Laurens, living near the little town of
FriO, Edwards county, Texas, last
Tuesday and deliberately murdered
McLrurens, his wife and young man
living with them named Lease No
cause is given Tor this horrible act, and
the perpetrators of it are unknown.
Plunder, evidently, was not the object
as nothing in the house was disturbed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

JUDGE John Baxter, of the United
States circuit count, dismissed the bill
in the case of John B. Manning VS.,
M. 7. Polk, treasurer. This was a
suit to compel the state treasurer to
set aside certain moneys for the pay
ment of coupons under the act OF
1873. Judge Baxter said he had dis.
missed the bill, simply deciding that
the third section of the funding act of
1873, directing the treasurer of the
state to set aside suf6cieney of the
public revenue to pay the interest on
the bonds, was not such a contract as
the court could enforce Nashville
Banner, 2lst.
This was a suit in which the holders
of Tennessee bonds set up a claim
that the third section Of the funding
act of March, 1873, making the inter
est on the state debt preferred OBJ
legation to all others, was a contract.
The next legislature that came along
repealed the section. Last year the
bondholders concluded that they had
slept on their vested rights too long,
and brought this suit to enforce the
alleged contract, Their claim was Of
the same nature as that which is set
up now under the last funding act, bur
Judge Baxter decided that they had
no case, and ruled them out of court
This is very opportune, as it suggests
that something of the kind is possible
in regard to the 1908 act.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
HUMPTY DUMPTY.
burned 10 Death.

News was received by steamer this
forenoon of fire at New Madrid on
Tuesday night last, which destroyed
the saloon and billiard room of the
hotel there, A man named d. j.
Bayne, who slept in the room destroyed,
was burned to death. and his charred
remains were dug out of the ruins
yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

WOULD it not be good idea for
the new road commissioners and over
seers of the county to meet at the
courthouse on given day and,get an
Interpretation of the law from the
county attorney? The law is very
long and complex, and there is posi-
bility that some confusion will arise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

Weather fair; wind east. Heavy rain
last night.
Cairo, April p: Arrived-Sam
Roberts, st. Louis, 8 pm; Chas. p.
ChOuteau, New Orleans, 5 am w.
P. Halliday, New Orleans, 5 am.
Departed--John Dippold, New Or
leans, midnight; Chouteau, st. Louis,
6 am; Roberts, New Orleans, fam;
Halliday, st. Louis, noon. Cloudy
and mild.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
Liverpool Markets.

LIVERPOOL, April 22.-Beef-
Extra India mess, 103s. Lard-Prime
western, steady at 57s Cd. Tallow-
Prime city, steady at 34s Sd. Turpen,
tine spirits steady at 33s Cd; in Lon
don, sterdy at Bis Cd. Wheat-Win-
ter, frmer at 9s Cd. Corn Mixed,
frmer at IS Cd. Corn-Mixed, steady
at IS Gid; old. 5s I'D.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22
Suere,neCOurt.
Special to tho LEDGrR.l

Special to tho LEDGER.l
JACKSON, Tenn, April 22.-Grub-
bles VS.. Roper; Pearson VS.. Young;
Cherry VS.. Frost, heard to-day.
Laudardale county VS.. Ferguson, ct al,
on hearing at adjournment
elk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

Detroit Free Press, Sc; weekly story
papers, 4 for 25c, and the largest
assortment of base balls in the city, at
Dickens Curiosity Shop, 285 Second
street, opposite postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

We learn from the Banner that ex-
Governor Albert s. Marks, one of the
finest legal minds in Tennessee, has
formed a partnership with Messrs.
Fitzpatrick and Gregory, at Winches-
for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-22

CARL Schurz has been promoted :
he has resumed the editorship of the
st. Louis Westliche Post. There is
hope for him yet.