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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24

chant was at his door step on his way
home, with his pet dog accompanying him.
Thinking he would have little sport at
the brute's expense. he wrapped sheet of
paper around him so as to completely
disguise him, leaving his legs free for
action, and opened the door. The dog
walked in, and went toward his accustom-
ed resting place, where Tabby and her
litter of kittens were reposing. The cat
did not know him, and few at him like a
tigress, and fairly turned him inside out.
His master enjoyed the fun, and when the
dog managed to get out of reach of Tabby's
wrath, he took the covering of paper from
around him. When the cat looked at her
supposed intruder, and discovered she had
been tearing at her loved sharer of every
pleasure. her sorrow was all but human
She left her litter of kittens, and went to
him, and fondled and petted him in her
brute way, evidently endeavoring to show
by every means in her power her desire to
make all possible reparation for her mis-
take. The merchant says that her actions
ever since has been far more loving and
kind than ever before. and his dogshIp APP
parently appreciates her endeavors to
make an honorable reparation.
1t is but another evidence of the In-
doubted sagacity of the brute creation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
BuroRp,s CONVERSION.

1t will be remembered that few month.
ago General Abe Buford, of kentucky, thu
veteran turfman, forsook his old compan
ions and Joined the church General Blu
ford is a noble specimen of man and he
did this act in manly way; and wher
called upon recently to give his opinion
upon horse racing, did so openly and fear
lessly; arguing that the Improvement Of
horses was a necessary work and the
church would do better in countenancing
it and thus taking away from it its evil
features. This did not meet with the ideas
and TRADE was at once begun against
General Buford. He answers them in the
following temperate and honest letter to
the Courier-Jouraal, in which he shows
himself Christian is not sectarian:
I find it necessary that / should say a
few words more on the question of Church
and Turf, which was the subject of my
talk to the members of the Campbell street
church a few evenings since. little
thought that what had to say on this
question would attract the attention it has
/ certainly did not think it would arouse
any harsh feelings or severe criticisms on
the part of any editor of Christian paper.
Now that the question has attracted so
much attention in many parts of the coun-
try, I wish simply to give my solution of
it and | am done. | stand still precisely
where my lecture places me, and have not
a single to dot or t to cross in it. My So
luton of the question is this: Let it rest as
a question of conscience with each individ-
ual member of the church, and should a
member abuse this right of conscience in
the exercise of the privilege as a Christian,
it would then be time enough for the
church as body to interfere.
Like the little boy who picked up the
gun, Il did not know that it was loaded. !"
No one is or can be more surprised than I
at the result of my late talk on the turf
and the church. / have no other desire
than the trsth in this matter The most
unkindest cut of ALL is that of the Aposto-
lic Times, which denounces the lecture,
made not at my own suggestion or solicita-
ton, in severe, wholesale way. The
3'no-creed" and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. spirit
of the church of Christ challenged my
admiration and won my allegiance.
giva my honest convictions in a manly
way, yet modestly, for I full well realize
that I am .sbabe in Bhrist" It is farth
est from my desires to bring reflections
upon the church, and most deeply would
lament influencing any one by word or
deed in the wrong direction. / ask that
the editor of the apostolic Times give us
the teachings of the Book" upon this
subject, instead of broadcast denuncia-
ton, as no one will sit more willingly at
his feet or listeu more eagerly to his words
than /. My earthly career is drawing
rapidly to close, and my great aim now
is to win the race for eternal life; and, as
you have before said, if I can pass through
the pearly gates of heaven in a chariot
drawn by Enquirer and McWLirter /
would shout with great JOY, and would be
far in advance of you, Mr.. Editor, should
your chariot be drawn by PAIR of Noah's
ponies. A. BUFoRD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING.

An organization composed of some of
the best and most influential German citi-
Gems, filed articles of incorporation with
Recorder LIE Claire yesterday. 1t was or
ganized as far back as December last, and
has for its object the rendering of pecunary
aid and relief to sick and distressed mem
bers. It is known as the q. B. Kranken
Verein, No. 3, and is differed as follows
President-John ID. Winter
Vice President-C. p. Meyer.
Recording Secretary-Lou Reihling.
Financial Secretary Henry Abel.
Treasurer Warnebold.
Trustees-John f. Miller, Charles Stoelt-
ing, and John Langlrhn.
The articles of incorporation are signed
by John d. Miller, John ID. Winter, and
John f. Spatzen- It is not an insurance
organization, but solely for the relief of
the membership in sickness or distress. The
English translation of the name is the
United Brethren Sick Relief Society.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
rHE nIsrRIcr COURT.

The May term of the District was opened
yesterday at two o'clock, Judge Hayes
presiding. There was the calling of the
docket and assignment of causes for trial,
as follows:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH.
14sI9-M, Heffrom, admx, VS.. b. Hebron ct al.
THURSDAY, MAY 18th.
15031-James Quinn Jane oNeilf, ct al.
FRIDAY, MAY Goth.
I5055-H d. Veiths vs.. NJ. C. Blunck ct al.
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH.
15061-Peter Ruch P. Barrett, ct al.
TUESDAY, MAY Both.
15073.-W. II. Hon vs.. Andrew Paul.
WITHOUT DATE.
.47SS-T Kirchefsvs. William Lee, eft al.
14Sa4-S J. Fool executrix, p. j. Purcell, ct al.
14979-Cartharine Flannery VS.. William Flannery.
Tie prisoners in the county Jail awaiting
the action of the Grand Jury were brought
in to avail themselves of the right Of
challenging the jury. They are Adolph
Hoffmeister, charged with manslaughter;
Charles Ellis and j. Mcclure, burglary
Frank Hayden, perjury; William McCarl
and Robert Weir, charged with larceny,
stealing logs belonging to Schicker d
Miller. None availed themselves of the
right, and they were returned to confne-
ment.
At four o'clock the court adjourned until
nine this morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
SOUND on THE MAIN QUESTION.

The Nashville 0ll.) Democrat sterlins
Democratic newspaper, thus sounds the
keynote to all Democratic campaigns, unit
protection is throttled and it's attendant
robberies ended:
We want to see the tariff question fully
discussed. The more the question is dis
cussed,-the more the facts are presented
to the people,-the better they will under
stand the iniquities of ae present protec-
tive tariff system which is a heavy and
steady tax upon the producing classes not
for the purpose of raising revenue for the
government, but for the purpose of en-
riching a comparatively few favored man
ufacturers. We are not in favor of absolute
free trade, and the Democratic party does
not favor it, but we are in favor of tariff
for revenue only. and we are willing to
fight it out on this line.
The democratic press throughout the
state should follow the Democrats sugges-
ton and force a vigorous fight on this
question. 1t is an issue in which the re
publican party espouses the cause of the
protectionists, and has arrayed itself
against the interests of the toiling masses
of the producing west and northwest That
party is in favor Of protecting wealthy
manufacturing corporations at the expense
of every farmer and mechanic in the coun-
try. 1t is high time the people were dis
cussing this question and understanding it,
and when they do. they will make short
work of republicanism, not only in Illinois,
but all over the country.
The democrats of this state will hold a
convention this summer or fall, and the
rank and file of the party should demand
that at this state meeting, clear and IN
mistakable grounds shall be taken for a
ludicious tariff for revenue only, and
positive and emphatic opposition to all
sumptuary laws, such as the republicans
are now endeavoring to force on Ohio.
Kansas, Iowa and other western states.
On these issues, and these alone, the
should be fought, and the war
only planks needed for platform and
being democratic principles, in the interest
and for the liberties of the people,
they viii see that they triumph.
Nv AoHS1 uuc spun, COm t1iICdtcu
theories should be allowed in declaration
of principles nothing but a fair, plain
statement of half dozen lines each, is all
that is needed. Let the democratic press
and masses, as the Nashville Democrat
suggests, discuss and disseminate these
principles, and see to it that delegates are
selected to the state convention who be-
lieve in these good, old, VIII olesome demo-
cratic doctrines; men who will faithfully
inscribe them ON our banners and lead the
democratic hosts to victory Illinois has
thus been carried by the democracy, and it
can be again. Anything else means our
usual defeat in November.-State register
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
A FELIME's MISTAKE.

A prominent Brady street merchant
tells story of the peculiar mistake made
by an intelligent cat in his possession, and
her quick change of manner on discover
ing her error. He has very aged and
much liked dog, whose steps are weary
and feeble and whose days in this world
are surely numbered, his life extending
over period of fifteen years. He and
Tabby are fast friends. sharing the same
rug in their slumbers and taking their
meals from che same plate. She is fully
aware Of his inability to take proper care
Of himself on account of his old age.
Tabby has fine litter of kittens at the
present time. The other night the mer-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24

hope for, while the effect as vet has as
suredlV not been satisfactory. Another
cause is the iIl-advised conduct of Gov
ernor Murray who has SO far mistaken
his official position here as to attend
Methodist lectures in order to abuse the
Mormons. Apart from the fact that his
speech was scarcely intelligent, it is mis-
fortune that a functionary to whom all
classes of the public look for impartial
justice should forget himself so deplorably
as to state from public platform that all
Mormons are liars, or should at a critical
time like the present make an incendiary
speech himself, or allow shallow sectarians
to do so. Governor Murray, indeed. does
not appear to be the man for the place or
the hour. Salt Lake City should have a
strong man here, man above party and
above the temptations of Methodist plat
form. But the miserable pay of the Gov.
ernorship ought first to be Increased.
This prejudice on the part of officials is
on the face of it unfortunate, If it is hoped
to arrive at the end Of polygamy with
out disaster. Rightly or wrongly, the
immediate future of this Territory is anti
cipated with misgiyings. The Gcntiles
here cannot conceal the fact that Mormon
co-operation-in other words, ''Boycot-
ting"-has commenced again to weigh
heavily upon them, and in another year
they may possibly have more stores in Salt
Lake City than customers. The result is
that business is already becoming deranged.
But more important is the fact that out
side capital has become alarmed and that
the uncertainty as to the results of the Ed
munds bill has deferred investment and
discouraged enterprise. Very conspicuous
examples of this could be individualized ii
any good were to be done by proclaiming
particular branches of local industry or
speculation as declining in public favor.
But. speaking, generally, everybody is TAX
ing timely precaution against any centre-
temps by finishing up jobs already on hand
and declining to undertake new ones.
What that c0ntretemos may be no one says
in words, but the spirit of the Gentiles here
is Gf possible) more acrimonious than
ever, and that of the Mormons certainly
deepening in stubbornness. Said Gen
tile to me yesterday They are fanatic
mob, sir, and we may have to accomplish
their reformation by bloodshed." This in a
tragic voice, To which l replied: DO you
really think the Mormons will fghtY
when another Gentle broke in, Flight!
they can't begin fighting too soon to pledse
as. +" 81 am afraid, / answered, '.if they do
begin to fight, the sooner they stop the bet
ter you will be pleased. But never mind
the fighting; is it really the polygamy you
object to? Which would you rather see
abolished, the Mormons polygamy or the
1WOrn0ns' c0-0peratioe stores"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
TRIAL By JURY in SPAIN.

Great interest is excited in Spain by the
debates commencing to-day in the Cham
Der of Deputies on the Government meas
ure for instituting oral and public trials.
Senior Rivas, the Attorney General, has re
signed He viii introduce counter
scheme in favor of the establishment OF
the jury system. Several important mem
bers of the majority approve this plan.
Prime Minister Sagasta has declared that
the country is not yet ripe for it and that
he would make the Governments scheme
Cabinet question, regarding as his adver-
saries all who opposed it or abstained from
voting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24

The great and only Sullivan has met his
match. He got into difficulty with di-
minutive Boston barber the other day and
before any opportunity was offered the
champion to get into training the barber
knocked him down, stamped on him and
SO used him up generally that there was not
enough left to make . respectable showing
off Whether Sullivan win yield bis cham
pionship belt to this barber is not yet
stated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
Wednesday. May AZ, 1882
TWO SIDES.

There is printed this morning letter to
the New York World from Utah on the
polygamy question. 1t is written by a
New York gentleman visiting in Salt Lake
and is instructive, as showing that there
are two sides to this question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
THE GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury, as drawn, is as follows

a. p Doe, ]. J. Elliott, VIM. McCarn
and L. G. Stinley, asked to be excused,
and Henry Madden. c. G. Campbell, Geo
w. Parker and Jacob Hazelton were sub
stituted.
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DAVENPORT.

ID. q. EnxILEy, Reporter
Afgas Headquarters N Davenport.
f22 West Second Street. under Newcomb House,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
CHICAGO. BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Local passenger makes close CONNECTION at Alpha
for points on Keithsburg branch; at Monmouth for
Kansas City. Council Bluffs and points west; at
Bushnell for Quincy. Hannibal, st. Joe and points
in south west
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
Is a Really Reliable Rem
edy for Wasting and
Nervous Diseases.

After numerous experiments Mr.. Fellows sue
ceeded IN producing this combination Of Hvlo
phoephies, which has not only restored him to
health, but has since been found so euccessful in
the treatment OF disease emanatng from loss Of
nerve power. and consequently muscular relays
ton. viz:
Aphonia Gloss of vCice) Neuralgia.
Anamia, Nervous tebi iiy,
Chronic DiafrhRa, hopping Cough,
dyspepsia, Congestion OF the Lungs
Fever and Ague, Palpitaton Of the Heart
Leucorrh9a, Melancholy.
Malaria, Mental Depression,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL.

(RAcISE AND SOUTHWESTERN DIyIsIoN)
Leave for Racine and Milwaukee s rs a. m and
LOO p. m.
Leave for Dubuque, Winena st. Paul and Mnneap-
oils, 100 a. m.
Leave for McGregor, Portville Calmas Sioux City
and Yankton, II 100 D. m.
Arrive from Racine and Milwaukee, a5 a. M. and
:25 D. m.
Arrive from Minneapolis, st. Paul, winona and Du-
buque, o:05 p.
Arrive from Yankton, Sioux City, Portville and Nc
Gregor, sos q. m.
Through sleeping cars are run on all night trans
The Night Express leaving Rock Island every Sun
day night, at IL 100 connects with the train
irving In Chicago early Monday morning No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock Is
land to Chicago. Through tickets only good this
train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-24
ROCK ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY.

(sHoETEsT ROUTE TO THE EAST AND wEsT)
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
Way Freight. 6 100 A. M. |
Fast Express, AS A. N. Mail and Elk :. IL AS
Mail and Ex...1 :35 p. NJ. Fast Express. $40 p M.
Freight and Accommodation. 100 p. NJ.
The AS p. m. train makes close connection at
Galva with the c. B. q O., for points west; arriving
ct Galesburg at 4:25 p M; Burlington $40 p. !;
keokuk 10: rs p. M; Quincy 1906 p. M; also max
ing close connection at Peoria with l. B. 81 W.,
T. P. q W., roads for all points east and south.
ROCK ISLAND & MERCER CO.. r. r.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
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0 II. ~ - In L.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-19
am HEARING RE.
o n
A Wan who had been d Deaf
Mute Ter sixteen Years Sud.
denly Receivers His Faculties.
Chattanooga Times, Is.

A remarkable incident of the re.
storation of speech and hearing DC.
CURED near this city a few days ago.
A man named j. r. Dutton, of
Hitche's Ferry, Ala, boarded the
steamer Wilder in this city a few
weeks ago. He was then deaf and
dumb, and had been for sixteen
years, having lost his organs of speech
and hearing by disease. While on
the boat, asleep in his berth, the yes
sci struck a rock with such force as to
stove in the starboard bow, and he
was thrown from his cough by the
conclusion. He imagined the boat
was sinking, and, wild with terror.
he rushed from his cabin and jumped
to the hank and made for the woods.
He was finally persuaded to return,
but seemed to be overcome with
nervous excitement and fell i'll.
When he recovered, his powers Of
speech and hearing were entirely
restored. He could scarcely articulate
at first, hut coul distinguish sounds
perfectly well, and he learned to talk
very readily, aud o decided improve
ment was noticed by bis family every
day. He was in the city yesterday
and could speak perfectly we'll. He is
probably the happiest mortal in this
and a scarcely restrain his
extravagant JOY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-05-19
A True RIessing.

1t would indeed be a blessing to
poor, weak, nervous, debilitated, suf
fering humanity, if druggists would
stop selling the many vile, purgative
pills and cathartic compounds adver
tised for the ure of liver complaint.
Although they afford temporary relief,
at the same time they weaken the
digestive organs. and compel a centin-
ued and increasing use of the same.
Sufferers from dyspepsia and liver
complaint do not need cathartic, but
should use some true medicinal tonic
that Till strengthen the digestive
organs and heal the diseased tissues
of the stomach, liver and bowels.
Such a remedy is Browns Iron Bit.
tiers, and it never tails to effect a
permanent cure. If YOU continue to
live in poor health, and are determined
to die before your time, you have only
yourself to blame. Courier.
S. Mansfield Il Co., w. N. Wilker
son & Co., and G. w. Jones & Co.,
wholesale agents.
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steambOAriug TN East Tennessee
Knoxville Chronicle, II.

Knoxville Chronicle, II.
Captain W. @. Hennegar, the vet.
eran stesmboatman. and P. H..
Toomey, Esq, Of SEWER county, have
made arrangements and will at once
build a steam towboat for service on
the Holston, French Broad and Little
Pigeon rivers. The work will com .
mence at once. The hull will be con.
strueted at Catlettsburgh, on the
Little Pigeon. The engine is now in
the shops of the Knoxville Foundry,
and the boiler will be made by Webb
4 Co., of Chattanooga.
1t is expected that the work will be
completed by the first OF August. The
boat will be a light. draft tOwboat, and
will prove a convenience and a great
advantage to the people residing along
these rivers, enabling them to get their
grain, lumber, wood, butter, eggs,
bacon and other produce into market
cheaper and with greater facility. We
wish these gentlemen the greatest sue
cess in their new enterprise, and trust
that this is only the beginning Of whar
will prove to be a new era of greai
prosperity for u up country friends
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spoopendrke,s lien Conn.

My DEAR" said Mr.. Spoopendyke.
as he appeared before his wife with a
broad grin on his face, SAY, my dear.
I've bought some chickens SO we can
have some fresh laid eggs. Look" and
be held out a couple Of pair of fowls
tied by the legs, for Mrs. Spoopon.
dykes contemplation.
We'll, upon my word !" exclaimed
Mrs. Spoopendyke. "Uf all things
chickens Ever since we've been
married I've wanted chickens /" and
she approached the birds cautiously
and with a look of m~isgivine thai
belied her words, Where can we Keen
them?"
In a coop, Mrs. Spoopendyke. in a
coop retorted her husband. LAYING
the chickens on the bed while he al.
vested himself of his coat and veal.
We might keep them up the CHIMNEY
or IN the clock, but we probably wont.
Wen just keep them in a hen coon.