davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
SOCIAL SCANDAL.

A gentleman residing in the upper end
of the county gives the particulars OF a
scandal that has not yet become public,
but unless all indications fail, is likely soon
to be generally known. Until the matter
is made public, however, names are with
held. From the facts at hand, it appears
that about a year ago a man came to the
house of farmer residing in that locality
to live where he was employed as general
assistant. Before his advent the house
hold had known no sorrow, but ON the con-
trary the pathway of the farmer and his
wife had been a pleasant one to travel.
This continued until six months later when
change was manifested on the part of
the wife AT first she complained of fail
ing health. Her husband suggested a trip
to Ohio where the couple had friends, but
she declined to go, preferring to remain
home. Matters continued to remain about
the same until three months ago, when the
husband became suspicious that all was
not right. He kept his own counsel
but concluded to investigate. Hewas now
certain the apparent illness of the wife was
feigned, and that she was not faithful to
her liegn lord. Suspicion rested on the
stranger in the fold and he was closely
watched. Whether the erring wife and her
paramount suspected they were watched,
was not known, but certain it is that
straightway there was marked change of
hot fba
that instead of allaying the husbands sus-
picions, brought the green eyed monster
more prominently out, and made him more
vigilant than ever. During this time he
had not said word to his wife to cause
her to suspect that he had any intimation
of wrong doing, and he determined that he
would continue silent until proof was had
that admitted no doubt of guilt, before he
made an accusation. The opportunity
came before he thought, one day when
he unexpectedly returned home from trip
to Rock Island, and found his wife and the
man he suspected in position not accord
ing to the rule of duty laid down by the
law for wives to follow.
There was a scene in that household,
then, and almost a tragedy, for the enrag-
ed husband would have shot the destroyer
of his happiness but for the earnest plead
ing of the wife who was unfaithful to her
vows.
The gentleman who gives these facts is
close friend of the parties interested and
thinks the affair must eventually become
public. If it does names will be given, if
not. then the shadow viii not be intensified
by undue publicity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL,

The committee to select the working
committees in the hospital project, met al
the First National Bank, Moline, yester-
day afternoon, and selected the following
gentlemen to serve on the several commit
tees:
Organization-J. T. Browning, FL. A.
Ainsworth, Moline; Fl. G. Connolly, Alex.
Steel, S. G. Plummer Rock Island.
Finance. M. Buford, B. t. Gable, A.
B. Allen, Thomas Mackin, John Reimers,
Rock Island; S. 81. Velie, G. F. Hemen
way, C. F. Grantz, W. G. Morris, J. W.
War;, Moline.
Plans and Cost-C. Truesdale, FL. War
mock, G. Lynde, Rock Island; Charles 81.
Deere, J. M. Gould, Moline.
Locations. w. Wheelock, John Deere,
j. B. Davidson, Moline; Morris Rosenfeld,
G. L. Eyster, Rock Island.
To Memorabilia Board of Supervisors
Charles NJ. Osborn, T. j. Robinson, W.
L. Sweeney, Walter johnson, J. S. Rich
ardson, J. B. Danforth, Rock Island; Ell. O.
Sleight, S. Kennedy, Moline
There viii be no meeting until the com
mittees chosen have organized, and proba-
bly, not for ten days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
PROSPECTIVE DROUGHT.

The people living south of Moline are
experiencing great difficulty in getting a
supply of good water. The wells have
nearly all gone dry and in some cases
water has to be hauled nearly two miles
Tor ordinary household use. Stock suffers
for the lack of water, and only by going
long distance can the animals be supplied
with the necessity of life-water. The
farmers back of the bluffs are alarmed at
the prospect, and are hoping for copious
rains.
Generally. this locality has been well
supplied with water, but the continued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
FIRE.

Moline had a narrow escape from Sc
rious cendagration yesterday, and but fol
the prompt work of the firemen, the Mo
line Plow company, the Moline Paper Co.,
and the adjoining property would have
suffered serious loss. A fire in the after
noon, at the old wooden mill, a frame struc-
ture in the rear of the Moline Plow Co.'S
shops, caught fire in some unuccountable
manner, and bid fair to burn to the ground
The fremen worked hard and saved the
place, however. It is the oldest building
in Moline, having been the first manufac
turing place built, and is now used as a
storehouse for plows. 1t was built more
than forty years ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
,artn,ent 81 this citv. and we feel il our

partment Of this city, and we feel 1t our
duty to correct the wrong impressions con-
yeyed by the above article, whether the
statements contained therein were inten
tionally or enormously made. Ii the mem
bers of the show most familiar with the
whole affair hold to the opinion that the
proceedings following the assault partook
largely of persecution, !" they are welcome
to it. and should they return to this city
and commit an assault upon any of our
citizens or any other offense they will be
arrested, and If their guilt can be establish
ed they will be dealt with according to the
magnitude of the crime. Mr.. Coyle, mana
ger of Forepaugls show, represents j. g.
Boydss as a pugilistic character whose i'll will
| is dreaded. and whose presence is terror "
At the trial it was not proven that Boyd
bore bad reputation, or that he was a
auarrelsome or vicious man. 1t Boyd
weighed 275 pounds we think it would be
a good idea for Mr.. Forepaugh to secure
him for his side show. On the day OF the
show Boyd purchased ticket which he
supposed would take him through all the
tents. When he attempted to enter the
side-show this ticket was refused as not
being good A quarrel epsued, when
Boyd said he would go the ticket wagon
to see if it was not correct. The show
men followed him sup and struck him over
the head with club in shape of ball
bat from the effects of which he came
very rear dying. The statement that
Boyd struck one of his friends for per
s,lading him to leave the door of the side
show is untrue. There were three police
on the grounds at the time, one of them
being near the ticket wagon, but no ''call
from the Snowman" was heard. They re-
tired into the tent and attempted to shield
from the officers the man who committed
the deed by not lending the assistance they
should in ferreting him out. Derricks and
Green were arrested for completely in the
affair, and the charge that they were in
humanity treated while in the calaboose is a
base one, without the slightest cause for
a foundation. Instead of twenty-seven
persons testifying that Green was not on
the grounds during the melee, there were
only three, and there were twelve of
our citizens whose truth and verac-
ity are unquestionable, who swore
positively that Green was the man who
assaulted Boyd. We fatty denounce the
assertion as being untrue that "the better
class of people in Keokuk took the part of
the Snowman" A good citizen would not
sanction such disgraceful affair as circus
row, which are becoming entirely too
numerous here of late Marshal Hardin
did not push the prosecution, but he want
ed to bring to justice the guilty man if
possible Our police force do not intend
to allow thieves, robbers, pick-pockets,
perjurers, black mailers and circus men to
run at large when they should be behind
the bars. Concerning the verdict of the
court il this case we have nothing to say.
1t was just verdict from the evidence
given or it would not have been rendered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
DANGEROUSLY BITTEN.

While in bathing, near the old Swede
brewery. east of Moline, yesterday, John
Svenson, a young man 10 years old. was
bitten by some reptile in the foot, and now
the limb has swollen to unusual proper
tons and it is feared he may have to suffer
amputation. He lives back of Hampton
and was on his way home, in company with
two others in a wagon, and stopped to
battle. He felt the pain of the bite while
in the water, but paid no attention to it, at
the time. Three hours later his foot began
to swell and the pain returned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES.

A farmer has been fined S23 and costs
for watering his milk at Aurora.
Cairo B,algetin-One of the strange things
which has occurred every day for four or
five days past is that myriads of black
swallows are flying over the city from
north to south, and at height of not more
than fifteen feet from the ground.
The indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield
Railroad company made so much money
carrying passengers to the Holiness camp
meeting, near Tuseola, last Sunday, that
they offered the managers $500 to continue
it over another Sunday. OF course the of
fer was declined Register.
Some new wheat sold in this city yester-
day for sixty cents. But it was mighty
poor article, Quincy Herald
The other day George Shelley. of Mas
coutan, ILL.,, had hand caught in the belt
of thresher, and before he could extricate
it, it was wrenched off and tossed over the
separator.
A petition is circulating at Carrollton,
H., asking the sale of cider to be forbidden.
Secretary of War Lincoln and Senator
Logan are advertised to be at the Sterling
fair
A health-giving mineral spring has been
discovered near Maroa.
Malignant diphtheria is doing bad work
among children at Metamora. Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
POLICE NEWS.

Robert Richardson inbibed too freely
and became disorderly drunk. Officer
Bresnahan arrested HIM and Magistrate
Chopper fined him So and costs.
Deputy Brennan arrested David Rhine
hart for being drunk and disorderly, and
Magistrate Chopper imposed fine of So
and costs. He was arrested last evening
early, but promised to go home If released,
but instead went elsewhere and got into a
row and was jailed.
Leonard Frisk, o professional tramp,
was before Magistrate Chopper and held
under the vagrant act for obtaining goods
under false pretenses. Officer Rugh ar
rested him last night.
Louis Phillips, the negro who stole Her
kert's watch and chain, was to have been
tried this afternoon, but Mr.. Herkert not
being in the city to prosecute, the hearing
of the case was postponed until tomorrow.
James Mcguire, who was arrested the
other day by Officer McCabe, and fined be-
fore Justice Cooke, started for Daven
port, and happened to meet his wife. The
result was he pitched into her and gave
her severe pounding. She was bruised
about the face, had an eye blackened, and
otherwise hurt He then went around
Davenport but was hauled in by the po-
lice and sent down for ten days. Thus
the 'gentlemanly dogcatcher' has come to
grief again So far as Rock Island is con
cerned, even the unmuzzled CANNES will
not miss him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
NERVOUS DEBILITY

VITAI, WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL OVER WORK, lNDIs-
CRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HoMEoPATHIc SPECIFIC No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy-stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands.
Sold by dealers Price. 81 90 per single
vial. or So. 90 per package of five walls and
90 90 vial of powder Sent by mail on re-
ceint of price Address HUMPHREYS
HoMEoPATHIc MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Adolph Weckel, living on o farm in
South Moline, in attempting to get over q
fence, dislocated his ANGLE and fractured
some of the small bones in the foot. He
is very heavy man, weighing about ESQ
pounds, and when he sustained the inju-
ries above noted, fell backwards, striking
his head heavily against the ground, rem
dering him unconscious, in which condition
he remained for nearly an hour. No one
had seen him fall and during this time he
was without aid. As soon as he recovered
he attempted to walk, but tainted at the
first step, and lay unconscious for an hour
and a half One of his sons found him in
this condition and securing help carried
him home, when DR.. Piper was called and
rendered the necessary medical aid. Mr..
Weckel will prabably be unable to use his
injured limb for some weeks to come.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

drought has dried wells that were consid-
cred proof against anything. and now
Rock River is the nearest point to obtain
water. To drive the stock distance, as
in some cases, of three miles, and even
five miles, and then back again in order to
supply them with water, is not only an an
noyance, but injurious to the stock. It
has been suggested that, if the drought
continues, huge tanks be placed at con-
venient distances and kept filed with
water hauled from Rock River, and the
stock can then be watered at troughs COM
there is rain soon, some such arrange
ments will have to be made, as stock can
not long Withstand the strain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
cured of Drinking.

"a young friend of mine was cured of
an Unsuitable longing for liquor, which had
so Frustrated him that he was unable to do
any business. He was entirely cured by
the use of Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that
burning thirst; it took away the appetite
for liquor; made his nerves steady, and he
has remained sober and steady man for
more than two years, and has no desire to
return to his cups. / know of anumber of
others that have been cured of drinking by
from leading railroad official, Chi
ca0o Ills
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
PERSONAL.

Charles W. O'Neill, has returned from
his Colorado trip.
Major J. M. Beardsley is home from
Washington, where he went to look after
business connected with the Post Office
Joseph Baker leaves for the east this
evening.
Mrs Nancy Smith. formerly of this city,
but who has been residing in Chicago for
the past eight months, is here on a visit
Hon. Rufus M. GrinneH, of Cordova, is
reported i'll at his home in that place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
a Sad Case.

His face was like the scar and yellow
leaf; in fact of such golden hue was the
mans countenance that it was evident he
had resumed specie payment on a gold
basis. 1t was sad case of indolent liver.
He was advised to try DR.. Whites Dande-
lion Alternative. and acting upon this
advice he is now happy the saffron hue
having departed. He sleeps well, enjoys
his food, and feels that he has taken new
lease on life.
Richards s. Sohrbeck, Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

4 Cough, Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
an INcURABLE LUNG DasEAsE.oB CoEsumPrIoH
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams !,
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE IEFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irritation. give relief In ASTHMA, BRoEcHr-
tbs. CoueHs, CATAERH. and the TaRoAT TRoUEEIs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS are subject
to- For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians and always
give perfect Satisfaction. Having been tested by
Wide and constant use for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age. Sold at 25ctx
box everywhere. attzAWeoW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
Tonic Alternative and Cathartic.

Simmons Liver Regulator, purely veg
etable, is not unpleasant to the taste. 1t i.
the medicine generally used in the Soutl
to arouse the torpid liver to healthy action
1t cures malaria, biliousness, dyspepsia
headache, constipation and piles. The
action of the Regulator is free from nausea
or gripping. It is most effective in starting
the secretions of the liver, causing the bile
to act as cathartic. When there is an
excess of bile in the stomach, the Regula-
tor is an active purge; after the removal
of the bile, it will regulate the bowels and
impart vigor and health to the whole sys-
tenn.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
NV Tormented Back"

is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are over vertasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad humors. KidneyWort is
the medicine you need. cit acts like
charm says well known physician, II
never knew it to fall Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-Bostoaa Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAY'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 p Knapp, Mrs G. krapf, Mrs.
j. Il. Jolly and Mrs. P. ID. 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 as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

E. j. Kempf, Esq, Ferdinand, Ind,
writes: / am druggist and sell a vast
quantity of ST. Jacobs Oil. 1t gives uni
versal satisfaction, and numbers of people
are ready to certify to it's efficacy. Anna
dus Woerter, Of this place, was afflicted
with excruciating lumbago. He tried doc
tors and linements without number. As a
last resort, he bought bottle of St.
Jacobs Oil of me. The pains vanished and
he was cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
THE OTHER SIDE.

As might naturally be expected the Keo-
kuk Constitution denies the allegation re-
Gently published in the ARGUS concerning
a showman's troubles in the Gate City In
speaking of the statements made by the
circus men, the Keokuk paper has the fol-
lowing,
st Is . ibelous charge on the police de-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
DR.. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperients, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE jUBsTlTUTE FOR CALoMEL.

a VEGETABLE 3UBSTlTUTB FOR CALoMEL.
Perfectly tasteless, elegantly eosted with sweet
Rnm, purge, regulate, purify cleanse and strength
Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys Bladder.
Nervous Diseases He adache Constipation, Costive.
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Blliousness Billions
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels Piles and an
arrangements of the Internal Vlseera. Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inwa Piles, Fullnese of the Blood
in the Head, Acidity OF the stomach, Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullnoss of Weight
fn the Stomach, Sour ErupLlons sinking or FIutter
Angs In the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head Hurried and Difficult Breathing FIuttertncs
at the Heart, Choking Sufocating Sensatisn
shenina ping Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
ar Webs before the Sight. Fever and DulI Pain in
sne Head, Deficiency of Perspiration YelIowness az
sae skin and Eyes, Pain In the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Finishes of Hest Burning in the Flesh
A few doses of RADWAY'S PILLS will free the
eystem from all the above named disorders, Price
abcents per boz, Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

The benefits which very large class of
the population has manifestly derived from
the use of sulphur bathing by means of
Glenn's Sulphur Soap in warm water, has
been very perceptible in all vicinities. 1t
will be much marked as soon as that pure
and efficaeious soap shall have been more
generally used among the poorer popula-
ton. Every method should be employed
to bring it into more general notice, and to
urge its universal application. Sold by
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

No preparation have used can compare
with Fellows Compound Syrup of Hypop
hosphites for restoring strength to the ner-
vous system.
/ think it the best medicine I ever used
w J. HoRNER, Buffalo, N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

AN OLD LADY writes: 6" am 65 years
old and..was feeble and nervous all the time
when bought bottle of Parker's Ginger
Tonic. | have used little more than one
bottle and feel as well as at 80, and am
sure that hundreds need just such medi-
cine /" See advertisement ----
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

ANGosTURA BTTTERs do not only distin-
guish themselves by their flavor and arc
matte odor above all others generally used,
but they are also a sure preventive for all
diseases originating from the digestive or
gans. Beware of counterfeits. Ask your
grocer or druggist for the genuine article,
manufactured by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert &
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Our LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic OF any female preparation. and only
costs fifty centls per bottle. Sold by @.
Speidel. Rock Island and Richards 4
Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
STOCK SPECULATION.

JOHN A. D0DaE Co., Bankers and Brokers, 10
wall Street, New York. buy stocks on reasonable
margin, and, when desired viii adVise when and
what TO buy. Also Stock Privileges in which SIS
g Sl00 can be probably invested. Opportunities
formation ON spplicati0n, and Weekly Report sent
fras.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Burns, Scalds, Sores, &c.-Page's Gil
max Salve will cure them speedily, and
with SO little pain, that the patient hardly
realizes that anything has gone amiss. For
sale by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Laboring men should never be without
bottle of Trask's Magnetic Ointment.
Nothing equals it for Bruises, Cuts, Sores,
Burns, Sore Throat, Lameness, and all in
flammation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Wis beauty truly blent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid on
Pozzoni's powder imparts richness
Making the skin as soft as down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable : destroying lie by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine, arnica. hyoeciamus, 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, If repeated.
may aggrayate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There ia no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAY's READY RELIEF will stop the
most excruciatlng pain quicker, without entalling
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Alarmingl Colds that settle on the lungs
soon become very dangerous if not prompt
ly treated with Hales Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-18

Howe Scales are guaranteed in every
particular to be the best made. Borden,
Selleck & Co., General Agents, Chicago,
I'll