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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
REEcHRR.

Rev. Henry Ward Bescher. the some
what celebrated pulpit orator, viii deliver
lecture at Harpers Theatre next Wednes-
day evening on the topic Moral uses of
luxury and beauty" The lecturer is cele-
brated in aclerical capacity, as he is gen
orally regarded as the most finished orator
that occupies pulpit at the present time,
and he also enjoys a world wide notoriety
for his connection with scandal in which
Theodore Tilton and wife were prominent
parties.
The prices of admission have been ar
ranged as follows: parquette $1.0o; bal
cony 70 cts, gallery scots. Reserved seats
can now be secured at the Harper
House Drug Store without extra charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

| fruit prospects Were exceedingly good tbs
| coming season, inasmuch as more flies haf
| lived through the critical part Of the win
ter than he had ever known before. 3
venture to say" he continued, THAT the
| fly population of the country is greater to.
day than it has been on the first day OF
March for fifty years, and that the same
can be said regarding other insects. 1t il
q very uncommon thing to see fly in win
ter, but this winter every one has seen
them on the walls of the houses
"What does all this talk about this sig
| nify2' asked bystander.
eWhy, it signifies, as | stated before,
he resumed, 1T signifies that there will be
plenty of insects of ali kinds this summer. .
Yes" spoke up his friend, smiling, III
shows that potato bugs and the insects
that kill wheat viii appear when the spring
opens by the million to get in their work. .
THAT is not trueP'
why notf"
Simply because the insects preserver
of fruit and vegetation. Potato bugs and
the other insect you refer to, are excep-
tons"
why is it then that sparrow that
destroys insects in an orchard, and toad
that circulates in cabbage patch in search
of bugs of various kinds, are considered
good institutions by agriculturalistsg
While meditating about the. frogs pc
culiar habits the man who had demurred
to his declaration that insects preserved
vegetation, declared that the fact that the
winter had been warm one, and that
many insects had survived it, il those cir
cumstances meant anything, signified that
the coming summer would be an unusually
healthy season. 1.-The open winter, my
friend, he continued, 9'has enabled the
rains, in the first place, to wash the fit
that usually freezes and testers in vast
heaps in the spring when it melts. In the
second and last place, the many insects
that have survived will populate the coun-
try with a sufficient number of other in
sects to manage what little filth the rains
have failed to wash away"
Both agreed that the latter argument
proved that the prevalence Of a limited
number of flies in the winter time was, at
sill events, good sign.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
RAnLY NEEDED.

There is one thing that is badly needed
in Rock Island and that is tenement houses
that can be rented at prices ranging from
80 to $50 per month. A day hardly
passes that there are not inquiries for such
dwellings and the universal reply is that
ne houses Of that description are to be
found within the city.
The city is constantly growing as the
various manufactures are enlarging their
works and increasing their employees. The
railroads oentering at this point are also
charging their working force, while aces
sions to the population are caused by the
notoriety given the city on account of the
canal project and the government building
prospect.
1t is claimed that the population would
be perceptibly increased if there were more
houses of suitable character that could be
secured by those who visit the locality with
an intention Of locating permanently.
It is to be hoped that some public spirit
ed citizen will take sufficient interest in the
welfare of the city to erect a few dwellings
that can be rented at moderate prices, and
give the place chance to improve and in
crease in population as fast as the new
corners will warrant The complaint
against the lack of dwellings is most pro-
nounced among railroad men at work on
the different roads that terminate at Rock
Island. They find it impossible to find
houses adapted to their wants, and in fact
find it difficult to secure vacant houses at
any price.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
PERSONAL.

Capt. A. J. Whitney, of Keokuk, is il
the city.
]. S. Drake arrived home this morning
from the west.
Capt. Durham arrived home from Bos
ton, last night.
L. J. Tallock, agent of Madame Renta
MINISTRIES, is in the city
II. D. Mack, has been appointed agent
of the c., B. & O. at this city. o. Mallet,
the former agent, has been transferred &c
Red Oak, Iowa.
I. v. Mahoney, left for Chicago, last
night.
Harry Frantz, left fer Wisconsin, last
evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
SAD EXPERIENCE.
A Lady and Her Great and
Many Sorrows.
She becomes a Sister of
Charity.

The story Of woman's devotion and
bravery under the Most trying circum-
stances has been often described. but the
heroic example of those who bear the
trials and crosses will never be fully known.
There lately departed from this city d
lady whose life has been subjected to many
such trials but whose bravery has been
equal to the emergency.
In detailing
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
Workingmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys.
TEN needs strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for seasons work. You
will save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this month. Don't wait.
See another column
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

The demand of the people for an easier
method of preparing Kidney-wort has in
duced the proprietors, the well known
wholesale druggists, Wells. Richaryson s.
Co., of Burlington, Vito prepare it for
sale in liquid form as well as in dry form.
1t saves all the labor of preparing, and
being equally efficient is preferred by many.
KidneyWort always and everywhere
Neaes,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
OF a remedial agent In the world that will cure
aver and egue, and all other malarious, bilious,
carlet, typh DID, yellow and other fevers tsded by
Railways PiIls)s quick as Radways Ready Relief
1t will in a few moments, when taken according
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, DiarrhRa, Dysentery,
Colo. Wind in the Bowels. and Il Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry q bottle OF RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. A few drops in
water viii prevent sickness or pains from change
of water. It is better than French brandy or Bit
tiers stimulant.
MINERs aud LuMBEEMEN should always be pro-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

I'm all played out" is common com
plant. If you feel SO, get a package OF
Kidney Wort and take it and you will al
once feel its tonic power. 1t renews the
healthy action of the kidneys, bowels and
liver, and thus restores the natural life
and strength to the weary body. 1t can
now be had in either dry or liquid form
and IN either way is always prompt and
efficient in action.--Neao Bedford Standard.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

Accept my sincere thanks for that almost
miraculously healing remedy, St. Jacobs
Oil. It,has cured me, and therefore | deem
it my duty to give publicity to the fact
that st. Jacobs Oil is the best remedy for
rheumatism and similar affections
II. Hillen, Jefferson City, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
WEAKNESS CURED.

LYNN, MASS, Dec Is, 1880.
gave that valuable medicine, Browns
Iron Bitters, to my sister for weakness
After taking two bottles, she was able to
walk and run as well as ever. It is Ger
tainly wonderful tonic. WM. JONES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
MENTAL CONDITION.
Heilwagon is not in a Troubl-
ed Mental State.
His Correspondence with the
Members of His Family.
Preparation for the Hanging
on the 24th.

Heilwagon, whose execution will occur
three weeks from the present Friday,
spent the morning in writing letter to his
wife. He does not claim to be as proficient
in the art of letter-writing as in numbering
unprotected females with neatness and
dispatch, or in protesting his innocence of
the crime after its commission. It is quite
a task for him to communicate his thoughts
to writing, and this fact will explain why
he was so long engaged in completing his
correspondence. He writes in English
although he is more conversant with the
German language.
His correspondence is examined by the
sheriff, and all letters which are composed
by the prisoner are likewise subjected to
an investigation before they arc deposited
in the government mails.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
OVARIAN TUMOR s.

The removal of these tumors by RAILWAYS RE-
SOLVENT Is now SO certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah 7. Knapp, Mrs. G. Krapf, Mrs.
J. Fl. Jolly and Mrs. p. D. Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1879; also VAT OF HRS G.. S. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our 'sFalse and
Trne.n
One bottle contains more of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation. Taken
In Teaspoonful doses, while Others require five
six times much
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
GARD OF THANKS.

I desire to return my heartfelt thanks
for the many kind attentions shown me
during my sad visit here. Both the actions
and good wishes of my friends have been
thoroughly appreciated and corresponding
ly valued. JAMES P. TAYLOR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

FAIR FAsHIoNABLEs patronize that stand
ard beautifier and purifying agent, GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown, Soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
Tax Collectors Notice.

The taxes for 1881 are now due Office
hours from a. m, to 10 NJ, Ito 6 p. m !,
and to 9 p. m. Office in Carse & Ret
icker's boot and shoe store, No. 1922 Sec
ond avenue
j. M. RETcKER,
5-dwtf Collector
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

All Druggists should have .'Dr. Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh.s and Atmospheric
Insoff1atorss but If they have not, YOU send
direct TO the Doctor, 169 Madison ST., Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
q Master
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

Angostura Bitters are the best remedy
for removing indigestion and all diseases
originating from the digestive organs. Be.
ware OF counterfeits. Ask your grocer or
druggist for the genuine article, manufac
tured by DR.. j. G.. B. Siegert s. Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable destroying life by
overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine. arnica, hyosciamus, 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, il repeated,
may eggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death There In necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAY's READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excrueiatlng pain quicker, without entaIling
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
Remember this: There are many d,sease,

Remember this: There are many diseases
that. taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases generally
rising from stomach difficulties. no medi-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

quent of snap as the small boys pistol,
as bristling with good points as paper of
pins, and as full of fun as hive of bees
is of buzz.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

An agreeable dressing for the hair, that
will stop its falling, has been long sought
for. Parker's Hair Balsam, distinguished
for its purity. fully supplies this want.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
A Fathers Testimony.

BREsToN, Ia, May 81, 1881.
Ell. H. WAwNER q Co.: Sirs--1My little
son has been cured of weak kidneys by the
use of your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
NJ c. BEYMER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

Over 100000 Howe Scales have bee,
sold. Send for catalogue to Borden
Selleck & Co., General Agents, Chicago
I'll.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
RiDWAY'sRHApyR RLIBP

In from one to twenty minutes, never falls in re-
leEing PAIN with one thorough application. No
matter how violent or excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden. 1ntrm, Crippled, Ner-
voas, Neuralgia, or Frustrated with disease may
suffer, RADWAT'S READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation OF the Kidneys, inflammation of the
Bladder, inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. Influenza. Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessuess, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chills Ague Chiils,
Chilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com =
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

What is more nasty than running sores
ulcers, pimples, boils scrofula, erysipelas
etc? Now 'Lindsey's Blood Searcher'
cures them ALL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

1t matters not the age of sufferers from
colds, cougs, Or Group. f.Dr Sellers Cough
Syrup" is good for all. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
HIS LETTER,

this morning, was in reference to some
pension papers which are in the possession
of his wife. He does not relish the idea
of having them out of his sight, although
it will be impossible for him to enjoy the
next amount paid by the government
He wrote postal.card q few days ago to
his wife about the papers, but she has not
deigned to reply, and this morning he con-
cluded to refresh her memory On the sub
ject ~ sending her letter in which he
goes more into detail
He OF course appreciates the fact that
he can no longer enjoy the pension money
or the papers, and he is not particularly
anxious that his widow shall draw the
amount, even if allowed to do so by law,
after his demise. He rather enjoys the
privilege, which the opportunity affords,
of making it warm and interesting for his
consort. He is represented as a perfect
tyrant over his family when he was at
home, and the ruling passion is strong
and reasssrts itself even in the shadow of
his own gallows.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

VIII send their celebrated Electro Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon SO DAYS
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed They
mean what they say. Write to them with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

Everything new in the job department
at the ARGUS Office. See samples before
ordering
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
A PREDICTION.

a short time ago an agricultural man re-.
marked that he thought that the grain and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
INSTITUTE.

Prof. Southwell, County Superintendent
of Schools, has made the necessary ar
engagements for an institute TO be held at
Port Byron on the 18th of the present
month
The programme il as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
HE HAS STATED

that he does not want to see his wife OF
any Of the children, as he claims that they
entered into conspiracy to swear against
him on the trial, and he does not desire
that they shall visit him and enjoy tile
effect of their evidence
He pretends that the testimony was
made up for the occasion, and will not adj
NIT that it was simply the various circum-
stances which different witnesses testified
to that made his guilt SO certain, that the
jury could not have returned verdict of
acquittal.
He has expressed desire to see two of
his youngest children, one a baby two
years old, and the second about four years
old. These two were too young to testify
against him, and are the only members of
his family that he cares the least about.
1t was understood that his wife intended
TO pay him visit after the Court had pass
ed on the motion for new trial, but since
that time the prisoner has sent word that
he did not care to see her, so that it is prob
able that he win not be troubled by call
from his own wife or any Of the children.
The two youngest children will probably
be sent into the Jail the next time any of
the family comes to Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
THE CIRCUMSTANCES

a Chicago paper has the subjoined account
Yesterday morning two Sisters Of Mercy
might have been seen in the ladies waiting
room in the Rock Island depot on theil
way to st. Louis. The face of one of these
holy women would have caused the most
heartless wretch living to stop for an in
slant at least to look upon its sweetness,
its beauty. its benignity, all heavenly by a
visible and speaking something that told OF
a life of woe and hard trials This nun is
the last of once proud and wealthy fam
lily that before the rebellion was renowned
in the State of South Carolina for all that
went to distinguish the elite of that proud
state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
TEE TRUE RELIEF.

RAILWAYS READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that Will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

Health and strength given to delicate
women, nursing mothers and infant
children who use Browns Iron Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
he programme is as follows:

MORNING.
Opening Exercises. -. Rev Mr.. Harper Port Byron
Organization
Language Supt. Mack, Moline
Arithmetic ............. Prof. Gilmer. Milan
Music--First Steps. Prof. Housed, Rock Island
AFTERNOON.
Phonic and use of Dictionary Miss Bowman,
Rock Island.
Voice and Expression ........... Supt Ssuthwell.
Reading .........-........M Miss Muse, Rock Island.
Peninanship... Supt. Mack
Geography. ...........W II. Marriott Port Byron
Didactics s. j. Johnson, WATERFOWL.
Ii the evening lecture will be delivered
by Prof Gilmer on the subject success. .
All interested in the schools are invited
to be in attendance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

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Perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate purify cleanse, and strength
Iadway's Pills. for the of all disorders of
he Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder.
Nervous Diseases, Headache. Constipation Cosfive-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Biiousness, Bilious
Fever, inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangements of the Internal Viscera, Warranted
TO effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con.
tanning mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs.
EB Observe the following symptoms resulting
from Of orders OF the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Pies Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acfdity of the ). omachs Nausea.
Heartburn, Disgust of Food Flu mess of Weight
IN the Stomacn,Sour Eruptions sinking or F1utter-
tngs In the Pit OF the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, EIutteripgs
when In a lying Posture. Dimness of Vision. Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yelowness of
the skin and Eyes. Pain In the Side. Chest, LIMBS
and sudden Finishes Of Heat Burning in the
Flesh.
A few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS win free the
system from al the above named disorders. Price
% cents per box, Sold by druggists.
READ FALSE AND TRUE.r
Bend aletter stamp to RADWAY a co., No. 81
Warren, Cor. Church St.. New YORK. ~ Tnfor-
nation worth thousands win be sent you.
no ExE PUBxzc.
There can be no better guarantee of the vaine o
DR.. Rndweyes old established r.. r. r. Remedie
than the base and worthless imi. atlone OF them a
here are False solvents, Reliefs and PILLS u
ure And ask for Railways. and see that the nam
A0WAx" y on what yon hay.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ITO cure q CHRONIC Oh LONG STAINING DISEASE
truly victory In the healing art; that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFEoT and supplies
remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
body which has been slowly attacked and
eakened by insd' BUS disease, not only COM
pnands our respect but SSserves ourgratitude. DIR.
Railway has furnished manking with that wonder
full remedy. RADwAY's SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLv-
ENT, which accomplishes this result, and suffering
humanity, who drag out an existence OF pain and
disease, through long days and long nights, owe
dim their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
DR.. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS,
4 VEGETABLE .,CBsTITUTE FoR car

Perfect Purgatises, Soothing Aperfents, Act
Without Pain. always Reliable and Nat
ural In their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
MINISTER'S.

Yesterday afternoon Rev. Irving A.
Searles, pastor of the Christian chapel Wis
tied the prisoner and had q brief converse
ton with him. The turnkey of the jail
states that the conversation was of a gen
eral character and did not include more
than mention of the circumstances which
rendered an execution necessary He'll
wagon was not in the least affected, and so
far as heard from, has never been known
to cry, and did not enter the Lachrymose
valley yesterday Heilwagon was polite to
his ministerial visitor and invited him to
call again. He acted in the same mann er
when Rev. ]. S. McCerd, pastor of the
First M. E. church, called upon him some
days ago He however, is constantly on
his guard when members OF the clergy are
present, as he evidently is apprehensive
that he will let out something that will
sound like confession, and from all APP
pearances he has no intention of freeinghis
mind until the execution, and even then he
may die without telling what he knows
about Dora HeilWagon's murder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
HEALTH IS WEALTH
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind
Railways
SarsaparilliaB ReseIvent,

Pure blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. II You would have your flesh firm.
your bones sound, without carries, and your com
plexion fair, use RADWAY'S SARSAPARILLIAN
RESOLVENT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03

w Spring Bed and Rotary Washer Best fwo
articles In the market Call at 422 Brady street
Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-03
WANTED

IATANTEDa good Agent to sell new Be5
w Spring. Apply at once at No d19 Main street