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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
PERSONAL.

Judge Guyer. wife and daugher, arrived
from the south this morning. az
Rev. DIR. Kerr, from Ireland, is the guest
of r. Champion. bfa
DIR. Cooley of Minnesota, has been Wis
ting the city during the week.
e. r. Gillette, manager of Edwin Booth.
remained in the city during the day.
E D Sweeney has gone 70 Jerseyviiie,
on legal business. no
Judge Adams left for Pennsylvania this
morning. E5s sHH
Hons 2. oMara, Representative from
this county. leaves for Springfield this
evening TO attend the extra session of the
Legislature. e
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Abiding to the various campaigns, the
W,kseliag Intelligsncer thinks that the great
campaign now upon us win exceed that of
1872, whe the eco West philosopher was
In The field and fray. Time works wonders;
but with something's It can make change,
as the following from our esteemed fellow
citizen III +. Behrsns, Esq, win show. /
have sold the Hamburg Drops since 1872,
and have never heard a complaint; know
families who would not be without the
Drops foranything. Every dealer says the
same. 4 aEf 25.5sFx ~ F8sx ri
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
Dipheria

attacks all classes. at all ages and at all
seasons of the year.. As the seed of this
terrible disease is in the throat it is direct
" reached by Dnrby's Prophylatic Fluid
used as . gargle or By swabbing out the
throat with cloth saturated with the
Fluid. Articles used about the sick should
be rinsed in water containing small GUAM
tity of the Fluid, il win absolutely destroy
the germs of the contagion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties 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.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
kidney DISEASE CURED.
CuRIsrIAxsBURe. Va.

CHRISTIANsBURG, Va, 1881.
Suffering from kidney diseases, from
which could get no relief either from med
icinc or prominent physicians of our
country, tried Browns Iron Bittcrs, which
cured me completely. A child of mine re-
covering from scarlet fever, had no appe-
tite, and did not seem TO be able to eat at
all; gave him Iron Bitters with the hap
piest results. 8
= j. KYLE Montague.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
oIAsronT, pnopTA %


My wife has been laboring under chronic affec-
tions, including eatarrh for Is years and has been
treated Tor the same most OF that time without ma
terial benst until she applied at the office of Mrs.
DIR. Keck, In PEORIA last fall. She had not then
spoken loud word for nearly I've months lost her
voice while under other treatment; was threatened
with paralysis entire left side being very weak and
nnmb; yervons system completely shattered;
her lugH in serione condition ard her health fail
ing rapidly. Her hands and feet were always cold
showing very poor circulation and condition OF the
blood. ss8s nssgAI n6g
About Oct l. 1851. she applied at the Office Of Mira
DR.. Keck for advice and treatment, which continued
faithfully at home Hutfl December. She made
several Visits to Ere Kecks Office IN Peoria in the
meantime, TO obtain necessary directions and medi-
cines, and improved very much. Her voice was etin
gone however and stfll doubffng. 4 took my wife
10 several physicians of emnence for examination
and opinion. They agreed with Mrs. keck to
what the trouble Has- Some of them said there Is
very little hope others said there was none for re-
coYery.
So. Mrs Watson went with Mrs. Keck and remain
ed at her 1nfrmafy ave weeks In two weeks her
voice was restored to its original strength Tone
Imet her In Peoria on her return home. Jan 2Sth
and heard her speak loud for the first time In eight
months; her health liz very much better in sverys
way. 1t has paid M well 70 fellow AIRS Keck's ad-
vice, although we bad very little hopes - first. II
any one doubts the aboEs. they may correspond with
me at GlagfOrd, ILL., It
II. Y. WATSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

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 knownSas the best appe-
thing tonic Beware ofscounterfeits. Ask
your grocer or druggist for tim genuine
article. manufactured by DIR. J. G. b. Sic,
CERT & Sons. fs5as
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
RIFLES ATTENTIoN.

All members of this command are order
ed TO appear at Armory Hall, Tuesday
evening, March 21st, at s o'clock, sharp.
IN full uniform. A full attendance is desir-
ed as this is the last drill which Capt. A.
e. Wells viii attend, before his departure
for New York City
By order of the First Sergeant.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Eminent physicians are prescribing that
tried and true remedy Kidney Wort for the
worst cases of biliousness and constipation
as well as for kidney complaints. There
is scarcely a person to be found that will not
be greatly benefited by thorough course
of Kidney. Wort every spring. If you feel
out of sorts and don't know why, try
package of Kidney Wort and you win feel
like new creature. Indianapolis Seati-
mel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

If you are subject to Ague you must be
sure to keep your liver, bowels and kid
neys in good free condition. For when so,
yoai will be. safe from all attacks. The re-
medy TO use is Kidney Wort. is the
that you can take. Read advertisement
in another column Translated from the
Meas Yorxxa .zsfaag. ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Public notice Is hereby given that 81 BeaI
and George W. Beal, partners In E@55n4ae as Bea
Bro, at Hllsda1 Illinois, have m4<ZE general as
signment OF ell their property to the undersigned
for the benefit OF their creditors, and ell creditors Of
said Beal Bro, hereby notified to present their
claims, under oath on ezlrmsioz 10 the undersigned
within three months from this date "a -
Dated Dec. 18th. 1884, - $3.50 IS
esaAaas &c. aP.EEASTRR. saN s
* - Aesignee OF Zeal Bro
KHHWoExHY q BEAADaEzx,
6ttnxnaye far Assignee. GsW&
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

THERE Is NO RETURN of an eruption ba-
nished with GLERN's SULPHUR Soar.
HILLs HAIR Ayd WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown, Soc 80 ~ ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Over 100000 Howe Scales have been
sold. Send forcataIouge to Borden, Selleck
6 Co., General Agents, Chicago, III.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

1t matters not the age of sufferers from
Syrup Is good for an. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
REWARD
NOTHING COULD BE STRONGER.
400 PAPTN STREET,

- ~ fJE. 1SOG 10, 8kU.S jail sS0s Aoci.t3
H. H. WARNER & Co.: ssrs--I have
been troubled with kidney disease since
my childhood. Itwould be impossible for
me to doscribe how much i have suffered
Year Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has done
me more good than the combined skill of
all the pbysiciaps1I have ever tried during
my entire life. Caroline r. Fleming
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
@ a EREViTIEs. !

4 = - =
For signs go to Juergen's.
A severe rain storm visited this city a
an early hour this morning. ssA - -
The scaffold for the Heilwagon execution
viii be erected next Thursday. .,s~sfa
Go to G. II Speaker for hard coal ane
hard wood. Hg pEfs gUsg
The stock and workmanship furnished
by @. Juergens is guaranteed. s'sgb q
Charles Pruss who escaped from the Jail
last night, has not been re captured
Fora boss job of graining, go to c.
Juergens. .935 sszsn ~,
The ferry win run after the Booth en-
tertainments in this city and Davenport.
The peatest and best of house painting
is done by G. Juergens.. , .lfssaza
The O.. r. 7. & p commenced last even.
ing to run trains between Chicago and St
Paul. essdsS 81 asa
d. Lee was fined So and costs this morn
ing By Justice Gropper, for being intoxica-
ted yesterday -
Street Commissioner Warren was busy
this morning in winding up his faccounts
with The city. - ! q - sss&aQ
The FIRE Saturday night was caused by
the burning of q frame foundry en-, Six
teenth street, near Fifth avenue. IT
Seventeen applications for teachers, oer-
tiicates were examined by County Super
intendent Southwell last Saturday, ea.-ng
s Killers hall has been rented by B. T.
Bungast for roller skating rink. To-
morrow night the rink win be formally
opened. sza#s &slss
n. Tegrin, employed at the Moline
wagon factory. fell down fight of stairs
Saturday and alighted on his head. HIS
injuries were quite severe.
The Milan wagon bridge was raised yes
terday so as to allow travel over the strucs
ture this morning. The bridge viii be
completed in . very short time. a.R
Next Wednesday evening Edwin Booth
will present Hamlet at Harper's theatre.
The sale OF seats this morning was the
largest ever made in Rock Island 18f8
The floral offerings at the funeral of the
late John 'Swiler of Gates Ajar,s" was the
gift of his gentlemen friends in This city,
instead of the donation of George Shaw. as
previously mentioned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

What is more nasty than running sores,
ulcers, pimpless boils serofuls, erysipelas,
HetcP Now "Lindsey's Blood Searcher"
cures them ALL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
Workingnen.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack fAgue, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
win unfit you for q seasons work You
win save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense Il you win 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, 1882-03-20
PICTURE CARDS.

If YOU are getting ascollection of cards,
call at the AR6Us Office. Sets of cards
from s cents TO Accents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

tThsvo1sa1o 1eit CO., HHarshall, Mich
VIII send their celebrated Flectro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
THE HARVEST OF SUCCESS CONTINUES.
cHAnrAlaN Crv. Champaign Co., M,

CHAMPAIGN CETy. Cham13aign Co.. H.
November Il. 1881. 9
Mrs. DIX Ks0K-Dear Madam This il to certify
that you have cured my daughter OF eyes tca-
tarrhal conjunctivifie and FORMULATION Of lids) She
has been afflicted aimee 1873 and been treated by the
best physicians In the country, but got all the
time Last March new doctor came here, who
said he could cure her IN three months. He treated
her over two months, but she grew worse all the
ulcers upon the eye bah fulceration Of cornea5
Friends wanted us to take her away for treatment
but learning that you would be here IN July. we
waited and placed her Under your care. In three
weeks treatment under ypu. she could 90 without
glasses, which she has not done IN Elk months be-
fore She has beeu under your treatment twenty
weeks and believe her % be entirely wen and chr
ed Nothing hurts her eyes now, and you cannot
tell that they were ever sore, Yours truly,
II. g. HARMED.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
LODGE MEETING.

Rock Island Lodge No. 65s A. F. & A.
81. will work to night
Fl. CARsE, VIM
LOUIS KoHN, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

* = MrLAE. H.. Dec 81 1875 !
MHs. DR. KEGS, Dear Friend. feelit my dnty
t0atlKe suffering public 10 make known what your
remedies have done for me; have not been so well
and strong for Is yeaFs ~ now.
1t has now been 10 months since took yuur rem
edies, and still feel perfectly well. conscien-
tiously recommend your treatment TO all sufzefng
/ could not walk without being exhausted Did not
sleep at nights. In fact, felt debitated all ever
Yours with best Wishes ssss1
Mrs. nj. r. KNOWLES.
Sister Of Il. r. Beatfie OF Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Cameo and gold setting 70 sleeve button
Please leave at AReUs Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
HUNDREDS TESTIMONIALS
which can be seen on application
We respectfully offer for the perusal of the
reader few selections from
great amount of
Substantial Endorsements.
READ THE FOLLOWING.

PEORIA, H., duly 20, 1886.
Mrs. On. KECK-~lear Madam: To my letter Of
April 10Th, let me add thai my Improvement after
that was constant ane permanent that by the last
OF April was able 60 90 q WORK again at srads.
the arduous one or u brick mason and have ever
since worked regularly, making fun time with my
co-laoorers now feel better than have IN years.
/ have stopped the use OF the treatment for i no
longer need II. but keep the mediefae On nand Dor
emerse1eies. such as taking cold, etc. nv three
sisters died Of consumption, and certainly
only my present health, but my Life TO your reme-
dies, and the efficacy and permanence of their in
fueHce IL no longer question OF doubt. Allow me
ted Continual ehills and fever and night sweats for
nearly i've years were symptoms OF my condition,
and medicine. These, too, hive entirely disap-
peared under your treatment and am again welt
sz@sszz sas-ss - VINE WALLACE WARMER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

Albert Warren. who for the past tive
years has oficiated ON the pay rolls as
Street Commissioner has resigned, and the
pay rolls win know him no more. = 1t Ii
not known what argument was brought to
bear upon the ex-Street Commissioner to
induce him to retire from the field, rs but
. few days ago he positively refused TO re
sign when advised to do SO by some of his
friends. It is thought that the Mayors in
timation that Warren would not be renom-
mated for the position induced him to
withdraw and thus make virtue Of neces.
sity.
THE CORRESPONDENTS
in relation to the resignation and accept
ance was as follows:
Rock ISLAND, March II, 1882.
Hon. Henry Carse, Mayor ct tie City Of Rock
Island:
SIR: The vote of the City Council on
Thursday evening. the 9th inst. in adopt
ing Alderman Larkfn's report, which said
among other things that I fought not
longer TO hold the Office of Street Commits
sioncr,' prompts me to the present action.
After Q long and searching investigation
into my official conduct, in which my per
sonaI and political enemies had every adj
vantage in the marshaling of evidence, /
was acquitted by the committee of the
charges of dishonesty preferred agains.
me. The report of the committee was not
adopted by the Council, but instead,
document believed by me to have been
prepared outside the committee, and by
While distinctly and absolutely deny that
The charges made against me are true, and
10 not want my present action
construed in any manner as an admission
that they are IN any respect true,
ret as I was appointed by you and consid-
sr myself under obligation to you, desire
10 relieve you from further responsibility
n the matter. hereby tender Won my
as Street Commissioners. thank
ng you for the confidence you have shown
n me and the courtesy with which you
rave treated me, Lam respectfully yours,
ALBERT WARREN,
Street Commissioner.
Rock ISLAND, March 18, 1882.
4l6ert Warren, Esq.. City.
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to ac- |
the receipt of yours of the 18th
nst., rendering your resignation as Super |
of Streets. While il is not nee |
'ssary for me TO express any opinion in re-
.ard to the proceedings which prompt you
o tender your resignation, have no other
curse than to accept the same, and you
nay deliver to the City Clerk all books
nd property in your hands belonging to
he city. Very truly yours,
HENRY CARsE,
Mayor.
THE MAYORS VIEWS
This morning Mayor Carse stated that /
Esrren's resignation was not surprise to |
lin, as he had learned that Warren had
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
FOR RENT.

DOR RENT.-A House with nine rooms and good
i barn, corner 18th street and 4th Avenue; also,
house with six rooms and good barn, on LIST Avenue
between 12th and 18th street. Enquire Of Freq
Hass, opposite Harper Honse.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
TW0 HUNDRED
Good FOE WOMEN.

beautiful cards for soc. at the ARGUS Of
fice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
TIE MAYORS VIEWS.

This morning Mayor Carse stated that
Wsrrenis resignation was not surprise to
him, as he bad learned that Warren had
such an Intention q day or SO before the
resignation was actually made.
He declared that as yet he had not made
up his mind what name he should send in
70 the council to fill the vacancy. He
rather thought that he would wait until the
now council had been sworn ID, before
making the new appointment. although
acme unforsean event might necesaitate en-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

II you desire true medicinal tonic that
will positively rid you Of all your ailments
and general i'll health, Browns Iron Bitters
is the best
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

secreted the instrument IN ais hair, and
worked at It whenever an opportunity of
Tered Itself ~ sss ss.ss..stsss ssra III csc -
ad*ason aseo AzRoPE.sneas asaszGes 81
ne also provided himself with. ) rope
made by cutting his blanket into strips
and connecting them 10 . very artistic and
at the same time, strong manner After
he reached the upper platform, he threw
his improyised rope about one of the raft
ers which rest on the top of thetwo tiers
of cells and also form the ceiling for the
other part of the building. He drew hin-
self up. and having gained this point he
walked upon the raftsfs TO the east side Of
the building. passing alnost directly over
the guard on watch. Having reached the
extreme east of the building he again ems
ployed his rope and les himself down on
the landing Of the staircase which sepa
rates the county clerk Office from thai oc-
cupied by the circuit clerk. The rope was
found hanging 20 the rAfters this morning
As soon as he reached the i, landing it was
easy for him to pass down, the stairs and
out the door, which always remains opens
into the court house square, from whence
he could take any direction that suited hlrn.
aa 10 REWARD sol 1sso 1a8dI
Sheriff Ankrum offers a reward of $50
for the capture of Pruss, who Is described
as German, 81 to 30 years Of age. He is
about 8 feet 1ol inches tail, medium build,
and. weighs about $50 pounds. He has
light hair. blue eyes, and wears light
He is quite pale.a His clothing
consisted of blue coat and vest and gray
pants. In conversation Pruss talks in bro
ken English, but can express himself with
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

ADvERrisEMxnrs not exceeding ave lines will be
inserted in this column for TyEETrPEvE cents
week payable invariably in advance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

was partially destroyed by fire short time
ago. and for some reason the repairs to
the building havenot been completed The
roof has been replaced but the iron ceiling
that Is to cover the Jail proper has not
been placed in possession. The raften
supporting the roof are in an unfinished
condition, and by reaching the rafters an
inmate could gain his liberty by walking
upon these cross beams beyond the divis-
on wall which separates the jail from the
county offices,
Sheriff Ankram had known the insecure
condition Of the building, and had not only
urged upon the jail committee of the board
of supervisors the necessity for its immedi-
ate repair and protection, but has also en-
gagged special guards whose duty IL was to
watch the prisoners day and night.
Pr.lss was aware of the insecurity of the
premises and made the best of his informa-
ton. The most difficult part of his escape
was that of saving of the rivet to his cen
door. In order to do this he must have
been supplied with fine hair spring saw,
rs the space between the iron in the door
would not allow the insertion of case
kuife. let alone an ordinary saw. Just
when he performed the work may never be
known. but it is thought probable that he
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

EOR sALE--Two good. well paying tenement
houses in upper end Of city; fine residence with
large lot fruit and shruhbery, &C.: one vacant lot
On 5rd Avenue, and one vacant lot In Thompson
els addition. For particulars apply 10 Sturgeon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

EOR SALE-Or win trade for a small farm good
u farming land, stock Of staple Goods that sells
readily and pays good profit. Address Lock Box
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

EOR SALE.-Those I'm want Of hrst-class white
p o. Box No. 1917
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
WANTED.

thIANTED.--A Girl for general homework Apply
w at lliS Second Avenue. To a good girl, Good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE.-B. III Redicker hes valuable horse
Il which be offers for sale at a bargain Those de
sirlng TO purchase servicahle animal Will ind him
avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-20

EOR SALE-P0taroes, Apples, Onions, Oats and
u Corn by the bushel or car load. Butter by the
nrkn Thos. O'rhaughneesy, nth and Harrison
streets, Davenport, Iowa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-08
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON. Friday, July T. loo-'
Abdurraham Pacha, President Of the Council OF MIN,
isters has resigned Kadri Pasha has been sumhoncu
from AdrianOple.
The Sultan has directed fresh examination OF ber-
dan torpedoes and asked long would take 10 eA
ecute an order for 200 OF them.
Prince Alexander declared his readiness 10 release
NJ Zancof x-Prime Minister of Bulgaria, II nc Will
promise 10 abstain from agitation.
1t is stated that 1000 copies OF revolutionary proea
nation printed by secret press and signed by Nlchoias
Constantinovich OF Russia, have been discovered AT
the Ministry Of the Marine and that Immediately aiter
the discovery Director OF the Department. cohteu
suicide. .
The returns issued by Board OF Trade show tnat
during the month Just passed British imports had III
creased compared with that month in last year. Dy
s7O6OOO and that the exports had increased during
the period q 100000. .
ST JOIN y. b., July Troop IL Son, owners ot inc
bark Norwood received information by cable to-day
that she was total loss Diamond Island, lndia her
crew were saved. The Norwood sailed from lslo ue
Janeiro on April 30 for Diamond Island Tor oruers
MONTREAL One, July THE Quebec Government mas
decided to issue new loan OF $l,5O0,O00 bearing per
cent interest.
OTTAWA Ont July flames Coedge Pope has re-
signed his pOsiion as Minister OF Marine and tlsDeeS
and has been succeeded by A. W. Mcclellan FRANCIS
smith will probably succeed Mr. Mcclellan as Presiuent
of the Council and there will probably be some cnages
r the personnel of the Cabinet when the Mln'Ver7
aeunbfa