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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14
THE NEWS.
The Crop Prospects for this,
Section.
Political Notes on the SUI
preme Judge Nomination.
A New Theory for County
Roads.
THE CROPS.

It is said that the prospects for an aver.
age yield per acre of winter wheat were
never more promising than at the present
time. The Illinois department of agricul-
ture will soon publish report on the con-
dition of growing grain as obtained on the
1st of the present month.
The report of the Department of agricul
ture represents each locality in the state
and includes the results of the careful in
vestigations of over five hundred cores
pondents, who are, with few exceptions,
prominent and practical farmers, whose
extended experience in making accurate
estimates on condition and prospects of
the growing crops have been repeatedly
confirmed during the past six years by sub
sequent official returns of the crops har
vested. -
The open winter and frequent warm
rains have been favorable for the rapid and
continued growth of wheat on well-drain-
ed land, and with few exceptions wheat on
such lands is much above an average in
condition.
In some of the river and fiat counties a
aged by the overflow, and the crop on wet
lands has been injured by freezing and
thawing weather.
The prospects are encouraging for an
unusually early harvest, aud in some of the
southern counties the wheat was nearly
three feet high the first week in April.
The danger of damage from chinch bugs
is imminent in various parts of the state,
more especially in some of the counties
where drouth prevailed last season. Mil
lions of these destructive insects have at
this early date been seen flying in the
air.
The-area of the growing crop of 2,6.6,-
372 acres is less by 275, 296 acres than that
of the last wheat crop harvested.
NORTHERN DIVISION.
The condition of wheat in the northern
division of the state promises two per cent
more than an average yield per acre. Six
per cent of the area in this portion of the
state was destroyed by the excessive rains
and overflow on river and creek bottoms,
and standing water on level undrained
lands; seven per cent of the area is re-
ported winter killed.
In Iroquois. Kendall, LaSalle and Liv-
ingston counties about ten per cent of the
area of the winter wheat seeded last fall
has been damaged by excessive rains and
overflow On low, flat, undrained lands.
Considerable wheat is reported winter kill
ed in Carroll, Kankakee, Livingston, Ken
dali, Peoria and Woedford counties
THE FOLLOWING TABLE
by counties has been Dre pared:
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ACCIDENT.

This afternoon man by the name of
John Davis. from ST. Louis, was run over
by C. B: s. O. freight train at Barstow.
The man was passing between two of
the cars, when a sudden jolt knocked him
to the track and one of the wheels passed
over his left leg above the knee before he
extricated himself from the dangerous
position.
He was taken on board the caboosc, and
carried to the city. His leg was badly in-
jured but it was not broken by the accident.
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COUNTY ROADS.

A novel scheme has been presented for
improving county roads, which at first
seems to be rather too expensive, but on
investigation proves itself much cheaper
than the plans of graveling or maeadamiz-
ing The new idea is to roof in the high
way and insures its FEASIBILITY at all sea-
sons of the year. Roofing in roads is not
entirely new idea, as it has been discuss
ed in newspapers for some time, but prac-
tically it is new in this state 1t would be
good in many respects; when people are
caught out in storms; when hauling loads
in extreme hot weather, or when mud is
so deep and impossible as it has been last
fall and winter. No doubt rooted roads
would be passable at all seasons of the
year, and that simple turnpike of prairie
soil would keep them busy at all times.
The question of Importance is: Can the
people afford the expense? The sides would
need to be wholly or partly open, and the
framework should be made proof against
tornadoes, which are liable to unroef them
or tear them to pieces. If such objections
can be obviated, then rooted roads are no
doubt the cheapest and most desirable that
can be made, costing much less than grav-
ell, macadam, brick or stone. 1t appears
that trial of rooted roads is to be made
in this state. The citizens of Collinsville.
Madison county, have subscribed SO, 800
towards ''shed road" between that place
nd no
oughfare is to be covered with gable
roof of planks, and the Alton Telegraph
thinks it may be the first step towards
the solution of the road problem in 1lli
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POLITICS.

The republican convention of Mercer
county met at Aledo on Monday, with sew
en- townships out of fifteen .unrepresented
the townships represented had 55 votes
and these unrepresented 40. The follow
ing delegates were appointed to the judi
cial convention: c. NJ. Coe, ]. B. Chandler,
Porter Carnahan, W. c. Galloway, !. r.
Bassett, G. D. Miller. The delegates ap-
pointed to the state convention yet, to be
called are: Alex. Macarthur, J. o. Calhoun,
Robert Candor, George Lytle, f. p. Bur
gett, James G.. Gilmore. Mr.. Alexander
Macarthur, tine circuit clerk of the county,
offered the following preamble and resolu
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, In our Judgment the practice
of comforting Passes or Free Transports
ton by Railroad companies upon and the
acceptance thereof by Executive Legisla-
tive and Judicial officers, is wrong in prin-
ciple and tends to corruption in the public
service, and should be discontinued; there
fore,
ResolUed, By the republicans of Mercer
county in convention assembled, that we
are in favor Of the nomination of candi-
dates for Executive, Legislative and Judi
cial officers, who will not receive Passes or
Free Transpor tation or their equivalent
from Railroad Companies.
SUPREME JUDGE
In noting the candidacy of Judge Glenn
for the Supreme Bench the Galesburg Re
gister says: !.
The Aledo Record comes out in favor of
John j. Glenn, of Monmouth as Republi
can candidate for Judge of the Supreme
Court, and pledges him the support of the
delegates of Mercer county in the nominal
ing convention. We have from the first
understood that Judge Glenn would not be
q candidate for the position; that he ex-
pressed himself as satisfied with the posi-
ton he now helds: and all he asked was to
be left quietly in the enjoyment of it, But
as his home paper, the Monmouth atlas,
last week spoke of him as candidate, and
now the Record pledges him the delegates
of Mercer county, we presume he has
changed his mind. and will contest with
Judge McCulloch and Judge Bull in the
convention As the demand of the men
calling the convention is for political
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RREvITIEs.

Judge Adams is at home.
DIR. Eyster left last night for the east.
The War Eagle came down this morning
The water works are now in full blast.
The polltax collector is still IN the land
of the living.
The county building is slowly approach
ing completion.
George Tudor and wife have returned
from the east.
The Jail has now six prisoners confined
within its portals.
The Mascot club gave party last even
ing at Hilliers' hall.
j. B. thinner, the merchant tailor, is the
place for spring suits. -
A good unlaundered shirt with linen
bosom and linen cuffs for so cents, at I.
Liberman's.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax (Smiler) will lee
ture at Aledo next week. z.,a
A wagon license was issued this morn
ing to w. Krenger.
Go to G. II. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood.
Military inspection of the Rodman
Rifles next Monday evening
This evening the r. c." club will give
a dancing party at Arlaery hall.
The Teachers's institute will be held at
Moline week from next Saturday.
The Moline and Gilbert town ferry has
commenced operations for the season.
Just what you want can be found at ].
B. Zimmers, the merchant tailor.
A special meeting of the City Council
will be held next Monday evening.
A first class fit with the best of material
is guaranteed at J. B. Zimmer's.
Order your Sunday Boston brown bread
at John Aster's city bakery.
The fashionable millinery opening of
the tri-cities will occur at MsCabe Bros,
next week.
The billiard match last night resulted
in favorlof Symes, who made avery good
record.
The marriage of Joseph Faley and Miss
Johanna O'Connor was celebrated Monday,
at the st. Joseph's church.
OF the deaths since the 1st of January,
sixteen are from consumption. and the
same number from cerebro spinal menen-
CITES. a
The Turner'S will hold public exercises
next Sunday evening, on the occasion of
the twentysffth anniversary of the organi-
zatlon in the city. A
The Milan wagon bridge has been in
spected by the members of the City Coun-
Gil, and viii be formally turned over to the
CITY authorities at once
John Mccullough will appear in s'The
Gladiator" next Wednesday evening It's
a matter of general regret that the play of
''Virgineus" is not to be given. as was first
An immense stock ank splendid variety
of hats at Limberman, the Halter
Louis Ellxins was held in a $500 bail
yesterday to appear before the Circuit
Court and answer charge of larceny He
is accused of stealing certain articles from
the street car barn in this city, and also for
robbing the boarders of the Revere house
IN Moline
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have common sense enough to take tho
proper means of preventing it. 1t is a fa lt
as easy of proof as that two and two - ora
four, that HALE's HONEY OF HoREuoantl'es
AND TAR, taken as remedy for cough, cola
difficult breathing, hoarseness or anv othos
of the symptoms which, as it were nav
the way for the terrible destroyer, will of
feet radical and rapid cure of the oil
ment, and avert all danger. Whoevor
knowing this, neglects to resort to the trno
specific under such circumstances, assumes
fearful responsibility.
Pixies TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in one
minute
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BILLIARD MATCH.

Last night good sized crowd witnessed
the billiard contest between I'll. ]. Symes
and Robert Goldenstein at Turner Hall,
Davenport. The match was 600 points up.
three ball game, for $75 and the amateur
medal of the three cities.
On Tuesday night the first 800 points
were played when Symes came out ahead,
the score for the evenings play standing
Symes 800, Goldenstein 237.
Last night the contest was resumed, and
resulted in favor of Symes, who made the
necessary 600 points, while Goldenstein
scored but 574.
The individual score was as fnllnus.
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INSECT POWDER
in bulk, at McCabe & Wheaton, 3.
THE DOCTORS.

At the meeting of the Illinois and Iowa
District Medical association yesterday
afternoon, the following resolutions were
offered at the conclusion of DIR. oysters
reading of his paper on Smallpox and
vaccination"
WHEREAS, Facts and statistics show most concln-
sively that recent vaccination not only modies but
prevents the development of smallpox; therefore,
ResokCed That it is the belief of the medical pro-
fession represented in the Iowa and Illinois Cen
trail District Medical Association, that such means
should be provided as Will accomplish the general
and thorough vaccination revaccination of all
persons.
ResOLued. That it is the belief of this Association
that such thorough and general vaccination and
vaccination viii effectuay eradicate the disease
The resolution was adopted.
After discussing the subject thoroughly
the meeting adjourned.
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NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May 6, 1879.

JAMES /. FELLOWS, ESQ.
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
Tor over gear now and with the best
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pophosites, and it has made new man OF
me- have been ailing over six years
with number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent I have
been under the care of great many doc
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but ap-
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er until accidently came across one OF
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur.
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so rapidly in flesh
remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DORIAN.
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sumption.


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FOR RENT.

ITO LETT furnished Rooms for families or sngl
l. gentlemen, ON corner of 18th and LIST Avenue
Good river view and large yard,-finest location j.
the city. MRS. STOCKWELL.
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NERVOUS SUFFERERS.

Nervousness is often attended by many
annoying symptoms, such as black spots
fitting before the eyes, ringing or buzzing
in the cars. flashes of visionary light in
darkness. inability to look up or about
suddenly without growing faint or dizzy.
wakefulness, vivid dreaming, etc, all of
which is permanently cured by using
Browns Iron Bitters
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

Fred Applequist has now on exhibition
in his saloon, next to the Commercial
House. a revolver owned and carried by
Jesse James. 1t was sent here by jerome
Klagla, of st. joe, his brother-in-law,
and is undoubtedly authentic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

w II. LOCKWOOD, Chirapodist, removes ana
w treats lngrown Nails, Bunions, Corns Chill.
blanes, Frosted Feet &c. Call or send for him M
extra charge for going to any part of the city one
at Commercial Hotel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

Habitual costiveness is the bane of near
ly every American woman. From it usu
ally arises those disorders that so surely
undermine their health and strength. Ev
cry woman owes it to herself and to her
family to use that celebrated medicine,
Kidney Wort. 1t is the sure remedy for
constipation, and for all disorders of the
kidneys and liver. Try it, in liquid or dry
form. Equally efficient in either Boston
Sunday budget
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Wcrkiugmen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs Strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack ofAgue. Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
viii unfit you for a 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
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Angostura Bitters were prepared by DR..
j. G. B. Siegcrt for his private use. Their
reputation is such to-day that they have
become generally known as the best appe-
tizing tonic. Beware of counterfeits. Ask
your grocer or druggist for TIM genuine
article, MANUFACTURED by DR.. ]. G.. B. Sic
CERT 81 Sons. O. e-5a1-=. -zr-- .s-za
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The individual score was as follows:
RIVER NOTES.

The War Eagle came down this morn
ing with large cargo of freight She re-
manned at this port for several hours, and
left for st Louis this afternoon.
The Libbie Congcr is due down to NOR
row morning and the Josie up Sunday.
= The Minneapolis win arrive from below
tomorrow or Sunday. while the reconstruct
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14
A DEAD BODY.

Three little boys, Thomas Whi.tick,
Charles Gormley and Dennis Mckinney.
while playing near Rock river, at its inter-
section with TIE Black Hawk nursery road,
this afternoon, discovered the body of q
man IN boat. The skin had lodged
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14
CARsE s. RETIcKER.

"How are you, my old friend?' asked a
bright looking man. 'fOh! feel misera
Bile, I'm bilious and can't eat, and my back
is so lame I can't work" why in the
world don't you take Kidney WORTH that's
what l take when I'm out of sorts, and il
always keeps me in perfect tune" Kidney
Wort is the sure cure for biliousness and
constipation Don't fail to try it.-LonS
Branch Neaos.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

Judge, we do not see how either Glenn or
McCulloch can fill the bin, as neither of
them is distinguished as politician,
and McCulloch's Republicanism Is very
uncertain when determined by the names
on the ticket he puts in the ballot-bex. /
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OVARIAN TUMoRs.

The removal OF these tumors by RADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now a
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he eases OF Hannah II Knapp, mrs. c. krapf, Mrs
our Almanac for 1879; also Vat 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 Teaspoonfnl doses, while others require Eve or
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BoTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

For the delicate and complicated diff
eulties 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. I
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NOTICE.

I'have purchased quantity of pure
channel ice and am now prepared to fur
nish my old customers and as many new
ones as will favor ME with their patronage.
e. III. BARKER.
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WE RISE TO EXPLAIN.

That when we say we lave the largest,
most complete and only first7ciass stock OF
boots, shoes and slippers to be found in
the three cities, we mean just what we
say, and if you win but ealfin wewill con.
vince you of the fact
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Remember tins: 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 fslso valuable in the house as Moffats
Life Pills. Moffatss Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

The color and lustre of youth are re-
stored to faded or gray hair by the use of
Parker's Hair Balsam, harmless dressing
highly esteemed for it's perfume and pu-
rity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

CDR. Sellers Cough Syrup" without ex-
ception, has given satisfaction. Our read
ers, give it d trial. Druggists keep it.
Price 25c a bottle.
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yAH Druggists should have ,s'Dr. Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh 4" and stAthmospheric
Insofflator'' bat if they have not, you send
direct to the Doctor, 169 Madison St., Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
Master III E .e.
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.Thovclseio Beas Co.. ararshall. nr1ea

viii send their. celebrated Electro Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay
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Borden, Selleck & Co., Chicago, sell the
best and cheapest car starter made.
With it one man can move freight car
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-14

If you have pimples, boils, salt rheum,
rough skin, etc, take "Lindsey's Blood
Searcher." Sold by all druggists.
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HIS GRATITUDE.

11TH AND POPULAR STREETS.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March II, 1881 !
H. H. Warner g. Co. :Strs:-For twelve
years suffered from kidney troubles until
your Safe kidney and Liver Cure wrought
a wonderful restoration to health.
- JOHN M. WARD.
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OVER ONE HUNDRED

beautiful cards for soc. at the ARGUS Of
fee.
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DOR RENT.-A well furnished room for two gen
IL tlemen, with or without board Apply at corner
23d street and 7sh Avenue, or at News Room, Argus
office,
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MIxEn1pAIHrs

in half pint and pint cans, all colors ready
for use, at McCabe & Wheaton's.
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PICTURE CARDS.

If you are getting collection of cards
call at the ARGUS Office. Sets of cards
from cents to Is cents.
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CAUTION.

All remedial agents capabieo destroying life by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium
strychnine, arnica, hyosciamus, and other power
fuf 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 aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There Ia no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excrueiatIng pain quicker, without entalhng
the least difficulty In either infant or adult
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AN AWFUL REsPONsTBTLITY.

Everybody has something to say about
consumption. We all deplore its terrible
ravages. but only few of us seem to
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ed Mitchell is expected down Sunday.
The Dexter and Blue Lodge came down
during the morning with RATS in tow,
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TO PEORIA

late in the fall and occupied rooms that
had been furnished for her in the post of
fee block, where she lived in luxury during
the winter. Her rooms were elegantly
furnished, among other things being sup
piled with valuable piano. A few days
ago it was known that the widow had
given up her rooms over the postoffiee and
moved to another part of the city. Those
who were acquainted with the facts con-
corning her residence in this city, inquired
as to where she had gone, and learned that
the merchant who had been her protector
and provider for the past season, being
greatly in need of a housekeeper, lowing
TO the fact that the lady who had acted in
that capacity in the past, had gone East,)
the interesting widow who had attracted
sc much attention during the season had
been Installed as honsekeeper, and is now
at the head of the house
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HEALTH IS WEALTH
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind

Pare 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 RAILWAYS SARSAPARILLlAN
RESULVENT
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Tighten the burden of life make success
certain, and your calculations accurate, b,
using Browns Iron Bitters. It strength
ems mind and body.