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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
CHICAGO NEWS.

CHICAGO, Feb. ANDREW Olsen, living
at 234 Chestnut street, fearing an attack of
smallpox and being told that whislxey was
an antidete, purchased three quarts, which
he drank, except one pint. Inside of a
few hours he died before he could drink the
last pint of the specific.
In September, 1876, a German named
John Randholz, winning the affections of
Lena Klar, procured license and settled
down in life without further ado. The re-
suit is family of five children. To-day
Randholz appeared at Justice Kaufmann's
Office to obtain advice as to the legality of
his marriage relations. He was Mortified to
learn that license and marriage certifi-
cate were not documents of equal and sy
nonymous power His wife was summon
ed and the fact made known to her, when
she fell on her knees and begged that the
ceremony be performed, which was then
and there done.
Prominent members of Unity church
have agreed to ask DR.. Min for his resig-
nation, on account of his recent statement
of his change of religious belief.
The Chicago Brotherhood of Telegraph
ers have adopted resolutions urgently re-
questing all telegraphers and telegraphic
organizations to assemble in convention at
Cincinnati; Chicago or Cleveland, as a ma
jority of the participants may decide, on
the 18th of March, each fifty telegraphers
to be entitled to one delegate. A. J. Nor
ris, is of Chicago to be addressed regarding
the point at which the convention will be
held. A permanent benefit to the fraterri-
ty is sought.
Jaeger, who disappeared yesterday and
was short a large sum of money, has init
mated through his counsel desire to set
tie on basis of twenty-five cents on the
dollar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE bill of the
Ways and Means Committee for the APP
pointmen of a commission to investigate
the tariff question, provides that the Presi-
dent of the United States shall by, and
with the advice and consent of the Senate,
appoint nine commissioners from civil life,
who shall receive SO per day and expen-
ses. Their duty shall be to thoroughly
investigate the questions regarding the
agricultural. commercial, mercantile, manu-
facturing mining and industrial interests
of the United states as far as necessary, TO
the establishments of judieious tariff or
the revision of the existing tariff laws,
upon scale 3 Of justice to all interests;
The commission shall make such ina
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL oyER-woRK, 1NDIs-
CRETToNs 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, $1'0o per single
VIAL or $500 per package of five vials and
$40 vial of powder. Sent by mail on
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY, 100
Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS John Swanson and Christine Swanson
his wife did by there deed of trust dated the Seventh
day of May. A. d. 1879, and recorded in the Re
eorder's Office of Rock Island County State of Hin
ois on the Eighth day of May A. d. 1879, in book
2s of mortgages, at page 345, convey to the under
signed in trust, the following described real estate
to-wit:
Thas part of the Southwest fractional quarter of
section fifteen (151 in Township seventeen (171
North range one III West of the Fourth Principal
Meridian in the County of Rock Island, State of
Illinois, that lies North of Rock River and suppos-
ed TO contain 1861 acres, less to the
payment of certain promissory note of the said
John Swanson of even date with said deed of trnst
given for the of One Thousand Dollars (Sf.0001
payable to the order of Gustaf W. Sjoblad one year
after the date thereof with interest thereon from
date until paid at the of ten 10) per cent per
And WHEREAS, default has been made in the pay
ment of said principal sum and interest thereon
from the date when said principal sum became due
and payable to-wit the Seventh day of May, A ID.
1885, and application has been made to me as sach
trustee by the legal holder of said note, to sell the
said premises above describcd,s according TO the
provisions of said deed of trust.
Now therefore, l, Oliver Olsen, trustee as afore-
said, in pursuance of such application, and under
the powers and for the purposes expressed IN said
deed of trust. WILL on Thursday the Sixteenth day
OF Feb. A. D., 1882, at Zen O'Clock in the fore
city of Rock Island. state of Illinois. sell at Public
Auction, TO the highest bidder for cash. the premi
above and in said deed of trust described, and
all the right, title, benefit and equity of redemption
OF trust and their heirs and assigns therein for the
purpose of realizing the value thereof and applying
the proceeds of such sale to the payment of the
amount which shall be due at the time of such sale
said note, and the cost of advertising and selling
as provided in said deed of trust
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, January I1th 1857
OLIVER OLSEN,
NJ. NJ. STURGEON, Atty Trustee
f1-d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

of its real merits Letters and testimo-
mails from every quarter of the country,
attestfng the stimulating, tonic and heal
ing effects, are in possession of the pro-
prietors, and can be adduced to convince
the most skeptical reader of its intrinsic
virtues. Further commentator is unLec-
essary and superf1uous. as trial of this
article, having a pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, will satisfy all those who are
afflicted or pining away with pulmonary
weakness of the relief to be secured by
the use of Tolu, Rock and Rye. (Chicago
Times1
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
AK the mothers.

Women have better opportunities for OBJ
serving the effects of medicine, than men.
This is especially true of mothers, who
note with keenness born of affection, the
operation of the remedies they administer
to their children Now ask any mother
who has used HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR in her family as cure
for cough colds, hoarseness, Whoeping
cough. Group or influenza, what she thinks
of If. The answer in every instance viii
he that she had found it the most effective
nreparation of the kind she has ever tried
or heard of.
PTKR's TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in ono
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
CONVICTED OF MANsLAUGHTER.

TOLEDO Ohio, February, S.-At Napo-
leon this morning Judge Moore
sentenced Peter D. Cole, recently
convicted for manslaughter to fifteen years
at hard labor in the penitentiary. Cole
shot John Harmon at Dreshler, Ohio, last
summer; the cause of the shooting being
criminal intimacy on the part of Harmon
with Coles wife. 1t is stated that public
sentiment in localities named is largely in
sympathy with Cole.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May 6, 1879.

JAMES L. FELLOWS, ESQ.
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
for over a year now and with the best
effects, have used 10 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me. I 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-
peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until I accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained 20 try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

q Cough, Cola or Sore Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently results in
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and bslssms,
but ACT DIRECTLY ON TUE IEFLAMED PARTS, al
laying irritatiou, give relief in ASTHMA, BseNoHI-
Tis, CouGHs, CATARRH. and the TaRoAT TROUBLES
which SINeERs 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 eell-merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF The age. Sold at 25cts
hoy everywhere. atts&weow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
CHICAGO NEWS.

CHICAGO, Feb. S.-One hundred and
fifty blast furnace workers, in the Union
Iron 81 Steel Co.'S works. struck yesterday
for an advance of fifteen to twenty per
cent. in wages. The company stubbornly
refuse to compromise.
AS an offset against the stories of fam
inc in Southern Illinois, reports come daily
of lattering prospects of growing wheat
which, are far less in acreage than last
year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
my Tnrmanted Ranku

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 over-tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad humors Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. s.It acts like a
charm says a well known physician, 81
never knew it to fail.a Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-Boston Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
FOREIGN.

LONDON. Feb. IA great meeting was
held in Birmingham, in the Jewish pro-
lection movement.
PARIS, Feb. 7.-The Bourse is gradually
assuming normal aspect, At Lyons the
Bourse is virtually extinguished.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. THE Govern
ment is about to publish statement on
the Jewish question. The Government re-
sents outside interference, and says proper
measures are being taken at home TO sup
Dress the evil
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
ST. PAUL DOINGS.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 8.-Dispatches have
been sent by General Terry to Col Hatch
at Ft Custer, directing the removal from
Crows reservation of men engaged in cut
ting railroad ties. Crows are so uneasy
at presence of these lawless foragers that
rebellion against them is threatened, as
the Grows have many rich lands and min
eral deposits. Efforts win be made in the
spring to drive them off
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
FOKTY-sEyENTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Blair introduced
iesolution for an amendment of the con-
ssi'uslon' prohibiting the manufacture, sale,
importation u and expectation of alcoholic
nquofs ana other poisonous beverages from
ana a1ter the year 1900. Call offered
resolutions directing the Secretary of the
State to institute negotiations for q re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
KILLED ON A HAND-CAR.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8.-Major Washburn,
Engineer and Superintendent of part of
the Missouri Pacific Railroad, In Texas,
and the wife of w Stoll, head contractor
of construction, were killed in hand-car
accident near Maco, Texas, last night. Mr.
Ston was also seriously injured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
INJUNCTION DENIED.

ST. PAUL, Feb. Judge Young, of the
District court, to-day denied the applica-
cation of D. A. Secombe for an injunc-
ton, forbidding the State Treasury to pay
interest on the new Minnesota railway
bonds. This probably ends the attempt
to defeat the adjustment of last Fall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
On Thirty DAVIS Trial,

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
ficted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
ETC., guaranteeing speedy relief and COM
plete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
TO-DAY.
Items that the Telegraph
brings us.
Washington News of Political
Character.
General Information, House
and Senate.
BODIES FOUND.

LAwRENeRvnLE, H., Feb. 8.-A celsred
man reached town yesterday afternoon,
breathless with fright and excitement, and
stated that he had found three dead bodies
in the woods, seven miles above here, near
the banks of Embarras River They were
all men, and lying face downwards. The
bodies were decomposed and unrecog-
nizable. A posse of citizens Immediately
left for the place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
Anrmln alag spread Of Small Pox.

The most petent remedy to stop the
spread of this great scourge is Darby's Pro-
phylatic Fluid, which is ready for use at
ali times Persons are liable at any moment
to ''catch" the disease, apd should get the
Fluid at once and use it freely about, as
places cannot by infected where the Fluid
is used. Persons attending the sick or in
other ways exposed to the disease will be
protected by its free use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
MURDER AT UNIoNv1LLE. IOWA.

KEoKUK, Ia, Feb. "A man named
Hopkins, was murdered near Unionville,
Ia., sometime last night or early this morn
ing. An old feud is said to have been the
cause of the crime. No particulars have
been received here yet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
TIE AppoRTIoNnENT BIoL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. s-The indications
clearly point to the rejection of the appor-
tionment of the bill in the House Many
republicans, and most of the democrats op
poseit. Page says it is founded on injustice
andwill be badly beaten. Substitutes will
be offered fixing the membership at 321 :;
and at present figures, 273. The demo
Gratis favor the latter. Many think 307
will be finally adopted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
AN ARRAY OF COUNSEL.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7.-Senator Edmunds,
Clarence A. Steward, Judges Swayne,
Broadhead Glover and others, were emf
nent counsel in the suit of the Southern
Express company VS.. the Iron Mountain
Railroad company to-day. 4 decision in
this old case, which is an attempt at the
termination of contract, viii follow to-
DAVIS argument
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
HOUSE

Kasson, from Ways and Means commit
tee. reported the tariff commission bill, re
ferred to the committee of the whole.
VIII ask its consideration soon. The APP
portionment bill was then considered
Mills submitted an amendment fixing the
membership at 3O7.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
FIRE.

MARSHALL. Ill, Feb, Sire yesterday
destroyed eight business houses and two
dwellings at Casey, is miles from here.
Loss 5000 insurance $4,000.
CINCINNATI, o., Feb. Sire this morn
ing in Covington, damaged Shaltki & Sons
furniture factory 800, 900, fully insured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8.-Charles Miller, sen
fenced on Monday last to be hanged at
Benton, Scott county, Mo-, on the 10th of
March, for the murder of Franklin Hamil-
ton, committed suicide in his cell last night
by hanging himself with blanket, which
he had torn inte strips for that purpose.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
CAPITAL NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The democrats
will oppose the tariff commission bill as a
subterfuge to perpetuate protection. They
will try to unite the party on this issue.
There is a good deal of talk on this sub
ject.
Hunt has resigned from the supreme
court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
Answer This.

Did you ever know any person to be ill
without inaction of the Stomach, Liver or
Kidneys, or did you ever know one who
was well when either was obstructed or in
active; and did you ever know or hear of
any case of the kind that Hop Bitter would
not cure? Ask your ueighbor the same
question.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
PROBABILITIES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Indications for
Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
leys warmer, fair weather, light variable
winds mostly southerly, stationary or lower
rain or snow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
SUpDEN RISE IN STOCK.

NEW YORK, FEB. s.-The Hannibal &
st. Joseph, common, suddenly jumped
from 94} to 110, and reacted to 1O5.
Later it fell 10 99a, and then rose to 101.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
SEARCH ABANDONED.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. THE Midioth-
ian mine being on fire, the searching party
has Withdrawn and the mine has been clos
ed. Twenty-seven bodies are still in the
mine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

No invalid who values health and Its blessings
should risk the OF testimony which exists
to her ability to cure apparently hopeless cases.
Lincoln Ill.) Herald.
The Doctor is adding daily to her already illustri
ous and well-earned reputation Peoria Journal
Indeed, if all our physicians were to take the
same interest and work with the professional
zeal as Mrs. DR. Keck who gives her dfe her entire
time and labor, the grand conquest OF human
disease then would there be less affection, and bet
ter health at large.-B Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself remarkable woman. Enga-
gng in the practice of medicine about 10 years ago.
when 1t was so difficult for woman in any public
position TO have her qualities recognized or even TO
meet tolerance. Mrs. DIR. keck, by virtue of rare
merit. supported by indomitably perseverance, has
stands upon eIninence. professionally celebrated
socially respected. and financially sohd.-D2Ven-
port Gazette.
Mrs Dr. Keek has shown herself to be a wonder
full woman, and her career is wonderful one, look
at Ii what way you will.-Peoria National Democrat
Frank generous, and kiud-hearted, she has won
the affections Of all classes and is respected and
honored not alone for her pro. essonal attainents
but for her high qualities lady and upright cit-
zen.-Industries of Peoria.
We speak from own knowledge. when we eay
she is one of the most successful practitioners in
the treatment of diseases made speciality by her
in this country.-Was Farmer.
The growth of her business in this city has been
steady and rapid, and her reputation for practical
skill In the treatment Of chronic diseases is widely
MISUNDERSTANDING Peofian.
During her last visit here il was wonderful to see
the vast crowd Of patients that gathered aroand her
Lincoln CIll.) Herald.
This lady has developed system Of practice
Consultation and Trial
AlB10Eiaa hfn1rS & M tn x
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
SLIGHTLY DIsFIGURED ETC.

New ORLEANS. Feb. s.-Ryan is here,
suffering considerably, but viii be all right
in day or two.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
2EETENCEn-

New YORK, Feb. 6.-Walter H. Chase,
of Chicago, was convicted of bigamy and
sentenced to the State prison. for three and
one half years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

ciprocity treaty with the States of Central
and South America. The Senate resumed
the discussion of the pension arrears reso-
luton. Blair favored the repeal of the
law on principle governing arrears.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08

which is distinctive, and lHeet tine require
mens TO which ii Is applied with surprising facil
ity.-- Peoria TRANSCRIPT.
Some who have been given up by our best physi
of this lady, who has saved them from an early
gTHve.-Bloomington Sunday Eye.
name so wen known in Central Illinois as to
have become household word IN hundreds OF fam-
Hes, is that OF Mrs. DR.. Keck.- Evening PeorAn.
During practice of nearly 10 years. DIR. Keck haA
gained, without doubt, greater celebrity than any
female physician IN the west and the strongest en-
dorsements pour in from all parts Of the county,
Woodford Sentinel.
Mrs Keck has been an active and successful
study Of chronic diseases only; and has certainly
performed many wonderful --Washington
Farmer.
Time and Isrger acquaintance with the peopie
only serve TO add yearly 10 Mrs. KecKs celebrity as
a physician and good name a eitizsn.- Evening
Peorian.
This lady is so well aud favorably known to our
readers that she needs but passing notice here.
bearing the highest recommendations. Lincoln
(In-l Times
|. The Doctors rapidly growing popularity s a con-
slant cause OF remark. She has always had 4 large
practice here, probably the first in the city and st
is increasing and patients come from great distaF
ces.--Peoria Freeman.
This lady has gained an eminence in the practice
OF her specially OF chronic Diseases which Inspires
meritorious emulation on the part Of younger and
older. followers Of Eeculapfug and The result
Of her skill and successful treatment bring forth the
praises and blessings of hundreds not in DayenpOBt
only, bat through the broad distances nf the States
Davenport Democrat.
Free at Office,
?. M. Sundays 2 to 5 p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
DIED.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 8. Judge Charles
Fox oldest member of the Cincinnati
bar, died at II As this forenoon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
COMMERCIAL.

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Strong, lower; red spot 451s Feb;
May 461s
Corn-Firm, mxd. western spot 67@7o; Future
72A.
Oats-BetteT, western 471z.
Pork-Firm, new IS 25;
Lard-Higher, II 42la
key Il
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
PARIS.

PARIS, Feb. s.-Bourse very bad to-day
Business outside Of the market is at
stand still
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-08
FORTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, Feb. z.-The Senate bill
was passed for the payment by the Secre-
tary of War to the Society of the Army of
the Cumberland, seven hundred dollars for
the Garfield monument.
Senator Coke spoke on the Morrill, tariff
bill, favoring revision by committee of
both Houses.
Senator Coke having concluded his
speech, several measures of no general in
terest were manifested.
Senator Coekrell, from the Committee
on Military Affairs, reported favorably the
joint resolution authorizing the Secretary
of the Treasury to ascertain the amount
expended by Kansas in repelling inyasions
and suppressing Indian hostilities.
The pension arrears resolution was made
unfinished business.
Adjourned.