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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
THE RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE
COMMISSION.

One of the principle counts in the in
-dictment which the people have found
against the present administration is its
reckless. ignorant expensive and ludicrous
management of the interests of the people
rs connected with the question of Railroad
transportation. From the very establish
ment of this impractieable and inefficient
nuisance called the Board of Railroad and
Warehouse Commissioners, to the present
day, it has been nothing out a source of
expense and trouble to the people-an ex-
pensive nuisance without results-a prom
Use without performance snare and q
delusion to the people, and an obnoxious
annoyance to the acknowledgement by
nobody, and hated most by those it was
intended to benefit. A long-suffering and
patient people has submitted to the ex-
cressence on the body polite in the hope
that in some unexplained manner they
might yet solve the serious problem of
how the legislature could most advantag
iously control the system of railroads and
prevent extortions and unjust dircrimlna-
tions against the people of the state.
But as a means of accomplishing this or
any other useful result, this beard, as it
has been conducted, has proved an utter
and complete failure Although it costs
the people ofsthe state in the aggregate
something near fifty dollars per day, it
was clearly shown on the Legislative inves-
tigation last winter that it had virtually
accomplished nothing that the law re
quired it to do. It had made no schedule
of rates. 1t had enforced no penalties for
unjust determinations or over-charges, al
though many such cases stood confessed
before IT, It had, it is true. by q system
of arbitration which it had established on
its own motion, caused the refunding by
several of the railroad companies of sew
eral small sums for overcharges Of freight,
which probably would have been done in
most instances had no such board existed,
and which sums in the aggregate did not
amount to as much as the salary of the
colored individual who empties the spit
toons in the luxurious rooms occupied by
the board on their occasional visits to the
state house.
Yet in the face of al this the face
Of the fact that it Is the manifest duty of
The demoeratio- press to keep the matter
before the people, the able and distin-
guished editor of the Bloomington Bulletin,
Mr. Oberly undertakes to act ~ a special
attorney to cover up the sins of the hoard
md attacks the only really serious effort
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
TARIFF COMMISSION.

The Buffalo Courier in opposing the
creation of tariff commission says: Tbs
most apparent defect in this tariff commits
sion measure is the failure to prescribe the
qualifications Of the commissioners.
Everything is left to the discretion Of the
President and the majority of the Senate,
and we regret to say that their discretion
is mainly exercised in keeping Democrats
out of Office. As the bill now stands there
is no guarantee that single free-trader, or
Democrat, or expert in trade issues will be
appointed. The whole commission may
be made up of protectionist Republicans,
and their investigation may turn cut the
merest farce. There is sfrewd suspicion
that this is precisely what the Republican
managers are aiming at The Democrats
ought to appreciate fully the weakness of
their opponents position and take advan-
tage of it. They should lose no time in
forcing the debate on the tariff question
which their opponents arsanxious to avoid.
They should take up the present law and
expose every specific a5surdity in it. It
is not necessary to discuss the merits Of
free trade and protection in the abstract.
but to explain the workings of the law as
it stands. As piece of party strategy
nothing could be more effective, for the
people only need enlightenment in regard
to the particular instances OF robbery
which they suffer, to learn to renounce the
1r~ Il
are possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
ROCK ISLAND 6 PEORIA RAILWAY

(sHoRrBsr ROUTE TO THE EAST AND wEsT)
LKAvE. ARRIVE.
Way Freight. 60 100 A.. N.
Fast Express, 8 80 Mail and Ex.. 10 :55 P.
Mail and Ex.. :35 P. N. Fast Express. SOS p.
Freight and Accommodation. 6 80 Pm.
The rs D. m train makes close connection al
Galva with the C. B. & O. for points west; arriving
at alesburg at rs p; M; Burlington 6:4o p. m.
Keokuk rs p. m; Quincy 10 05 p. M; also max
ing close connection at Peoria with l. B. d W., and
T. p. & W., roads for all points east and south.
ROCK ISLAND & MERCER CO., r.. r..
ARRIVE.
Rock Island, 100 A. N. Cable, .1o:55 A.
= q ...4:90 P. N. 1890. 5:45 P. NJ.
........-.1:00P OF. M :. s:15 p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15

Investment Securities

Savings Banks, Insurance Companies, Trustees
and Investors generally, invited to correspond
with regarding Bonds they may desire TO BUY.
SELL Or EXCHANGE.
Muaicipa1l Bonds. Water Works Company
Loans. and desirable Railroad Securities al.
ways on hand.
J.E. LEWIS q CO BANKERS,
9-1d&w "a CEDAR ST., NEW YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
PRIZE F1aHrIra

1t is question whether prise fighting is
the class of men that foster the prize ring
and take part in the contest are not the
most cultured class the country possesses,
but the same remark can be made, although
perhaps in less degree and with more ex=
ceptions, in regard to other contests, no.
tably horse racing. The racing Of horses
has many drawbacks considered from .
moral stand point, and many stern oppcs-
sers, bat no one win deny fer an instant
that its effect upen the horses os country
is most marked fer good, and that effect is
seen not so much upon the horses used
for racing purposes, but upon those am
ployed in business and more useful occu-
pations
The same can be said of prize fighting;
while the spectacle Of two men, whom ma
ture has endowed with these two most
admirable qualities, courage and splendid
physique, employing those qualities in =
knock down fight is certainly to most.
minds not 10 pleasing one, yet
it has its effect for,
good all over the county, especially on.
the young. It createsa desire to learn to
box and knowledge Of how to nae the
lists. the weapons God gave as. and al
though this desire Is thus scattered broad
cast, the brutality Of the thing is enough
to keep the pupils from any desire to fg,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15

remedy with such reputation IS Hostetterss
Stomach Bitters deserves fair trial III Won are
ayspeptic, your malady win eventually yield to &
II you are feeble lack flesh and fsei respondent, Il
pated lit viii relieve, and Ii billions beautifully
stimulate yonr liver. Don't despond. but make this
effort in the right direction.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15

Passengers carried ON Freight Trains as follows:
EAsT,....... 4:16 D. m. WEsr..,..... 0:45 a. m.
A. KIMBALL e. ST JOHN
General Agent Gen. Ticket g Pass Ag't.
GEO. NJ. LOOSELY. Agent. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
TRUTH ATTESTED.
Some Important Statements Of Wen-Knowl
People Wholly Verified.

In order that the public may fully realize the gen
uineness of the statements, as well the power
and value of the article of which they speak, we
publish herewith the signatures Of parties
whose sincerity is beyond question. The truth OF
these testimonials is absolute the facts they
announce be ignored
MOLINE, ILL.,. July Il, 1881
"a. II. Werner &c Co., Rochester. N. Y.
GENTLEMEN: Your remedy. the Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure mas been used by both my wife and my
SELF She used it ION general principles. 'as sys
long-standing kidney trouble, which has been the
source of much Inconvenience. and which failed &c
used your safe Kidney and Liver Cure We both
unite in pronouncing 1t TO be the best medicine we
ever used and in recommending 1t to others as
safe remedy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15

The only BATTERY
known to the. World sea-
able of being CHARGED
with MEDICINAL PROP
ERTIES. which is TRANS
FUSED INTO TIE sYs-
TRM- II yon are afflicted
with any Of the following
DISEASES don,t neglect TO
wear one OF oui Batteries,
viz:
Paralysis, Brain snd
Nervous Diseases, Rheu-
natisrn. Cont, Swollen
Joints, sciatica. Neuralgia.
Lumpago, Aches and Pains
Nervous and General De-
bility, Spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or side, VAST
ing, Decay, Restless nights
NIGHTMARE, Melancholy,
Dizxinses or Vertigo, Full
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE 6 ST. PAUL

(RAcrNR AND soUTH-wEsTERs DIvIsEoN.)
Leave for Racine and Milwaukee S:25 a. m, and
II 90 D. m.
Leave for Dubuque, Winmaa. St. Paul and Mfnnesp-
oils, 6 80 a. m.
Leave for McGregor Portyille CalInas Sioux City
and Yankton, II 100 D. M
Arrive from Racine and Milwaukee, ass q. m. and
e:s5 p.
Arrive from Minneapolis, ST Paul, WInona and Du-
buque, 900 p. m.
Arrive from Yankton, Sioux City, Portville and Nc
Oregon, 5:15 a. m.
Through sleeping cars on all night trains.
The Night Express leaving Rock Island every Sun
day night, at IL go p H. connects with the train ar
irving in Chicago carly Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock Is
land to Chicago Through tickets only good on this
train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-15

ess OF Blood Lack
Power Of win or Acso
Palpitation of the Hsa,
Loss Of MeHery. Loss .
Confidence, Faiatipg Spell,
Hystsria, Epilepsy, Hear,
burn. Dyspepsia, Bropeb,
tbs, Salt Rheum. Flatulsrr,
Week Stomach, Disea,..
Of the Heart ana Lupo.
Dropsy, Asthma, Pleur1,v'
Constipation, Jaupdi,a
Catarrh, Sore Throat n
bility. Piles, Tumors.s Son..
Boils, carbuncles, Few,
and Ague, Liver Complain,
Diabetes, Kidney Com.
plants, Gravel, Chills, I'm
potency. DIsordered Co..
ditions of the Liver, BIoos
Kidneys ordinary OrgSra
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

Qualifying sweeping assertion: So
phie CATER hearing about Frank )-"I
declare, shall not believe a word a
man says to me. They are all liars!'
Beatrice shame, Sophie! So
phie (regretfully) SAT least all the
nice ones are"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

Noah Webster once found himself
in Baltimore without red cent in his
pocket. He started a singing school
and soon had money enough to take
him to Boston. Such is a historical
fact just set forth at great length by the
Baltimore American.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13
"And "a this |"

Land of Ancient bloody Tyrants,
Sneaking Traitors deep and sly; ..
Land of thieving "Heelant-teevals,"
Kiltet rogues, and stolen kye.
Land of Bibles, Kinks and Bastards,
Saints-and Lassies awful frail;
Drunkards, Shebeens, Cody Deacons,
Parritch, thistles, brose and kali.
Land of canny careful bodies
Foes to all ungodly fun
Those who sum up ''Man's whole duty
S ''Heaven, Hell and Number One"
Land of droning Psalms and Sermons,
Pawky wit and snuffy bores;
Faur-iaun chiefs, SO fond OF Country,
That they leave it fast in scores. -,
6&t 80 si e CRITIc.-
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

Caledonia. 49,.
There are always two sides to question
t in this case the writers differ greatly. s..
"Look upon this picture"
Land of Chivalry and Freedom;
Land of old traditional fame; So
MAY thy noble sons and daughters
Long uphold their honored name.
Land where foreign foe ne'er ventured;
Land where tyrant never trod;
Land whose sons are ever foremost
Treading nobly LIES High road.
Land of supplemented kindness;
Land of patriotic worth;
May your virtues ever flourish,
Hardy clansmen of the north.
Land where rest in Silent Slumbers
Ashes Of our honored Sires, 5.i.
May their mem'ries long be cherished
Round our humble cottage fires.
ENTHUSIAST.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13
why spend seventy-Five Gents

Or dollar for . bottle Of Cough Syrup, when you
ali Diseases of the Throat and Lungs, with one
twenty-five can't bottle Of MORLEY'S UNIVER-
SAL fWO-BIT COUGH SYRUP. 1t speedily al
laws BRONCHIAL Irritation. and promotes healthy
discharge from the lungs, which gradually become
more natural until the patient is cured This Syrup
is pleasant to take and will prove to be precisely
what we represent it.
-, Oak Point, Texas. May 2, 1873. =
have used Moriey's Universal Cough Syrup in
XIV family for Wnooping Cough and ordinary colds.
and end It perfect blessing;
For sale by F. Kalssyer Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

There is an Iowa clergyman who
charges for the performance of a mar
rage ceremony according to the
weight of the parties-two cents per
pound for the bridegroom and four
cents per pound for the bride. In that
parish it is not an uncommon thing to
hear a young man remark, "No, dar-
ling, it cannot be Immediately; you're
too fat" .-.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13
II You want

Abeautiful complexion, bright'e eye, good appe
tite, an active liver, bowels regular clockwork
and vigorous and healthy body, use MORLEY'S
TEXAS TONIC CORDIAL, "The Great System
Renovator" 1t is the most delightful and palatsble
preparation ever compounded, at the same time ex-
human system; seizins upon the eete humors Of the
blood it sends its lye-gving powers to the nervous
and muscular tissues, and the source Of morbid Sc
cretion being destroyed by its pure chemical force
health inevitably returns. For sale by F. Kalteyer
& Son.. a. < 80 q, -..t... g,.A.. 81 ~ i
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

There is no doubt that the White sewing
machine excells all others. The best proof Of
this assertioni is the popularity which this ma
chine, only since three years in trade, gained
so rapidly. Tailors, seamstresses, and ma
jority of ladies' in our town, who some years
ago were in possession Of the Singer, Vince
Ter & Wilson, or others, have now changed to
the White. I2-28-H
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13
Bsnar County Land League.

Books for subscription to the land league
fund are now open at the following places,
namely: Phil Dermody, Sunset depot; Gal
lagher Brothers saloon, near !. & G. N. r. R.
depot and at Clavin's drug store, 36 Com
merce street. By order of
LAND LEAGUE BRxAR Co.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

The Cincinnati Commercial says that
ex-President Hayes subscribed $25o
for the Garfield monument, and offered
to make the sum $500 if others in his
county would raise an equal sum. 1t
also says that he made no plea of i'm
poverlshment, but stated the fact that
of his salary as president-$5oooo a
year, for four years-he had saved
500 900, and that he told Garfield
$4,000 year, by close management,
might be saved.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-01-13

u
Texas pine, rough, per thousand. ........ $as 90
Texas flooring, I. and G., dressed, per M az 90
Texas boxing, dressed, per thousand. 90 90
Yellow Pine, dressed, X and NJ per M. 20 90
Yellow pine, T. and G., per thousand IS 90
Flooring, y. p all heart, T. and G., perM 20 90
Boxing, dressed, yellow pine, per M. IS 90
Siding, H, dressed, yellow pine, per M. IS 90
Ceiling, y, dressed, yellow pine, per M. IS 90
Siding. 81, dressed, yellow pine, per M. a. 50
Ceiling. y, dressed, yellow pine, per M. 90 50
White pine, from to 2, per thousand. 70 90
Siding B, white pine, per thousand...... 90 50
Ceiling, u, white pine, per thousand. 90 50
Poplar, per thousand. ................... 20 90
White oak, per thousand. ............... 60 90
Sawed cedar per thousand. .....!....... 50 90
Failing, white pine, D. and H per NJ. 40 90
Failing, yellow pine, D. and H per M. IS 90
Failing, yellow pine, rough, per M........ 80 90
Laths, white pine, per thousand. ......... 50
Laths, yellow pine, per thousand ........ Sol
Shingles, Long & Co.'s 20. K" per M. 90
Shingles, all heart. cypress, per M. so
Shingles. cypress, second quality, per M. S 50
Shingles, cypress, third quality, per NJ. 90
Shingles, yellow pine, per thousand. 80. SO
Shingles, "Shoo-Fly," per thousand..... 4 90
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03

On last Thursday morning, negro wo-
man Lucy Durham, was killed one mile be-
low Marietta, opposite Glovers grove, by
the o'clock north bound freight train.
She was half crazy, and had been sent to
the county poor house for attention: De-
string to visit her daughter at Acworth, she
placed bundle of clothing on her head an
started on her journey, Trudging along
on the railroad track, she apparently was
unconscious of the approaching train that
was in her rear. When Engineer Adams
sighted the woman, he blew the whistle
loud and long, but still she walked the track
unconcerned. The engine was reversed
and the breaks were put on, but the engine
sped on and the cowcatcher struck the poor
unfortunate woman, dragging her beneath
the engine and along the track. The en-
CINE was stopped, and the limp, lileless
body of Lucy Durham was taken from be
tween the cars. She was terribly mutila-
ted. Her head was partially scalped, skull
fractured, right arm broken, left leg strip
ped of the flesh from knee to foot heel cut
off, and body otherwise mangled. A coro-
ners inquest was held, but no blame was
imputed to the engineer, as he did all in his
power to attract the attention OF the woman
in order to get her to leave the track, but
she heedlessly walked on to her death.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
TOWN TALK.

Every day brings rain.
IT. H. Shockley and Mr.. M. X. Lyon
have adopted the penny system.
Would it be safe to bet on the early
marriage ola bachelor, who goes armed and
equipped with two matrimonial policies in
his pocket, but still denies his intentions
Col Albert Howell and wife of Angus
ia were in the city on Sunday.
MIR. r. Hirsch has bought the new
building just completed by T. S. Stewart at
his same old stand. He leaves for New
York to-day to lay in a supply of new goods.
"A turn" of new corn was received at
Howell's Mills on the goth of July.
The hop given by the Il. o, U. Club
last Friday night at the residence OF Mr..
A. Howell was most enjoyable affair
There was quite large number OF visiting
Young ladies and gentlemen present. A.
lanta, Augusta, Cincinnati, Jacksonville
and Mobile were represented. 1t was given
entirely by the young ladies OF the club and
now at an early day eve o. u" one.
MIR. G. r. Boyd had his hand badly
mashed last week at the ten pin alley. by
accidentally placing it between two balls
that were in rapid motion.
ONCE A WEEK
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
Marietta Gets $4,000.

EDS. JoURNAL-I see that the Consttu
ton says that ''Senator Brown has secured
an appropriation of $4,000 to make road
from the court house in Marietta to the Ma
tional Cemetery" The Mayor and City
Council of Maristta sent memorial to Hon.
J. 9. Clements, our member in Congress,
requesting that he use his influence to get
this appropriation. Mr.. Clements replied
at once that he feared it too late in the ses-
sion to get it through the House, but he
would sec Senator Brown at once and get
added to the Sundry Civil Bill an appropri-
alton sufficient to meet the Marietta de
mands, through the Senate. Thus through
the influence of Senator Brown and Con.
gresham Clements an appropriation to the
amount of $2500.00 has been made for the
benefit of Marietta The people of Marietta
ought to feel thankful to both of these pub
lie men for their services. CITIZEN.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
Trade is getting better.

trade ia getling better.
Fresh Tennessee Butter at McClatchy S.
Fresh Ground Spices at McClatchy's.
More enterprise and more money
is what ia needed in Marietta.
THE best chewing and smoking tobacco
and cigars always on hand at McClatchy ).
The best COW feed at McClatchy's.
Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds.
Campmeeting at the Marietta
camp ground next Sunday week.
..McClatchy's store is full of good goods,
and at the lowest prices
The abundant crops this year will
make money matters easy.
Fruit Cans nd Jelie Glasses at Nc
Clatchys at bottom prices.
....Prepared cocoanut at McClatchy's, the
bSst-can get any quantity from 5cts. worth
up.
To see what is right and not do it
is want of courage.
BEST Coal CREEK CoAL.-Now is the
time to secure your winters coal and get
cheap summer rates. Send me your orders
IRVINE SMITH.
...McClatchy keeps the best Tennessee
butter.
Playing checkers is the principal
amusement of some of our Marietta
youog men.
...McClatchy has a big lot of Lamps,
Chimnies, Burners &c.
Don't forget to see those fine lamps
at McClatchy's, something fine for little
money,
Mai. John F. Kiser, recently de-
ceased, was Major of the eth Gecr-
gia Regiment.
McClatchy has received new lot of
Crockery, also Tea Sets with Al pieces
something fine.
-. Don't forget the bargains McClatchy
has in lamps,
We carry all our neighbors crimes
in the light and throw ali our own
over our S00ulQer.
...Sugars, coffees, meat, hams breakfast
bacon, syrups vinegar, etc, always on hand
at McClatchy's.
...McClatchy's Roasted Coffee is good, as
you always get it fresh parched, of the best
grade.
There are none 30 low but they
have their triumpbs Small success
es suffice for small souls.
Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds.
...McClatchy has nice assortment of
crackers, snow flakes always fresh also ba-
kers bread
Education begins the gentleman.
but reading, good company and re-
Election must finish him.
Good work at lowest prices, Reynolds.
...McClatchy has received big lot of
Fancy candies all fresh and nice.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1882-08-03
DO VOL WANT TO ENJOY LIFE

DR.. J. Bradfeld's Female Regulator is not a
paaucea or cure-aU, but simply specific RENE
DIV for one special class of Irregularities or
diseases. 1t proposed to regulate disordered
menstruarion, and protects woman from a
long train of disastrous consequences, and
initiates an incalculabIe amount of pain, men
tai anxiety and anguish.
Its combined properties not only tend to in
vieorate and build up the general health OF
woman. but furnishes such special tonic, slim
ulatng and invigoratipg influences to the
womb as excite this organ to the healthy per-
Torrance of its peculiar, natural functions. 1t
possesses a special affinity to this organ &nd
exhibits specific power over menstruatlon: IN
correcting disorders, and positively regula ting
all irregularities of woman.
| have used, for the last twenty years, the
medicine known as DIR. j. Bradheld's Female
REGULATOR, aud consider it the best combination
ever gotten together for the diseases for which
it is recommended.
WE FERRILL, NJ. d.
DIR. ]. Bradfield, Prop, Atlanta Ga. Price
81 50 per bottle. Sold by all Druggists and
VIM Root, Marietta, Ga Wholesale Agent