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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
a CONTEST.

The contest in the republican ranks for
the nomination of Sheriff next fall has al
ready commenced, and the prospects point
to very animated fight before the nomin-
ating convention is held.
j. Z. Ankrum, the present occupant of
the Sherifs office is out for re-nomna
ton, while Coroner Morris is tired of sit
ting on dead people and thinks that he
would enjoy life to a greater extent if al
lowed to take charge of live prisoners as
the sheriff of the county
The former represents Rock Island while
the latter unfurls the flag as resident oil
Moline. The rivalry which is said to exist
between the two places viii probably be
manifested in the canvass which has begun
thus early in the season between the TIVE
aspirants for the Sheriff's nomination.
! Both have many friends throughout the
county and every string will be pulled to
secure the coveted nomination.
Other townships are yet to hear from,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
TELEPHONE CIRCUIT.

The prospects for telephone circuit in
Guiding Geneseo and Muscatine with thai
of Rock Island, Davenport. Moline and
Milan are very flattering, and it is believed
that the two first named places will soor
be added to the system already in opera
ton.
The convenience of such an arrange
ment is generally appreciated, and mum
Der of subscribers have been obtained, bot1
in the three cities as well as at Geneseo and
Muscatine.
A certain amount is demanded from
each subscriber to be used in defraying
the expenses of the enlarged circuit, and
so successful has been the effort that it is
now thought probable that it will soon be
accomplished.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
LATE LOCALS.
Departure of the Schuyler
County Murderer.
The Telephone Circuit Soon
to be enlarged.
Easter Services in the Various
Churches.
LATE LOCALS.
AN EXPLOSION.

This morning about 10 o'clock steam was
made at the water works with the inten-
ton of giving the new pumps their first
trial. Steam had been on about an hour,
and the engine was tried. Then came the
work of joining on the pumps and testing
their capacity. There were present about
fifty PERSONS all interested in the success
of the water works, among them Mayor
Carse and many members of the city coun-
Gil The moment that the attempt was
made to start the pumps, loud explosion
occurred and escaping steam filled the
room. The crowd stampeaed at once, and
in the melee, common citizens struggled
with reverend seniors of the city govern
ment in a wild attempt to escape from the
hot blasts of vapor. The reason of the
disaster was the breaking at an elbow of
the conduit pipe that led from the boiler to
the engine, conducting the steam. Superin-
tendent Cramer was present, and with rare
presence of mind, succeeded in shut
ting off the steam and preventing
what might have been an
exceedingly serious accident. AS it was it
was narrow escape for all present. The
pipe was six inches in diameter and sub
sequent investigation showed that it was
only one quarter of an inch in thickness,
an extremely light pipe for such service, as
there was f1fty-five pounds of steam on at
the time. No one was hurt, not even any
scalding being reported, although the es-
cape of all seems to be almost miraculous.
The scene at the time of the explosion had
certainly its ludicrous side as in the wild
hurry for an exit all common civilities of
life were disregarded and a certain retiring
member of the council was described as
making better runIthan he did last Tues
day Take it all in all it was a most for
tunate escape.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

Gen. Henderson, who ut present represents
this district, and hence the new apportion-
ment has been made for his benefit.
The democrats are better pleased with
the contemplated change. as the new dis
trict will not return such overwhelming re-
publican majorities as the old, and there is
some prospect that a popular candidate
may defeat Col. March, the probable re-
publican nominee
The above noted change has about been
decided by the committee on apportion-
ment, and there is every reason to suppose
that it will pass both houses of the legisla-
tire
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
BREvlTIEs.
day at the Arsenal.

Pay day at the Arsenal.
Calico 4 cents at Hoffmasters.
Tomorrow will be Easter Sunday.
Ladies' muslin underwear very low al
Hoffmaster's.
A rain storm visited the city during the
morning.
Low prices and obliging statesmen al
Hoffmaster,s.
A night session of the circuit court was
held last evening.
Good mohair lustre 81 inches wide, only
18 cents at HoffmastePs.
The steamer Artemus Lamb is suppl ed
with an electric light.
A fine line of black and colored silks
moires and satins at Hoffmaster's.
A special meeting of the city council
will be held this evening.
The rafter Saltwater has been repaired
and is now ready for the season work.
Good BRUSHES carpet 20 cents at Hoff-
masters (only.)
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Frank Shafer and Miss Ida Kelburz.
If you intend buying carpet be sure
and inspect the big stock at Hoffmaster's.
The finest assortment of carpets in the
city at G. G. KnelPs.
A splendid stock of spring shawls at
lowest prices at Hoffmaster's.
Go to G. H. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood.
Before getting spring cloak or dolman
inspect the big stock at Hoffmaster's.
The new Cable water works machinery
will be started in motion tomorrow morn
ing.
Good dress ginghams only 10 cents at
Hoffmasters.
The next teachers institute will be held
at Milan, on the last Saturday in the pres
ent month.
Striped cheviot shifting cents at Hoff.
masters.
The ministers meeting on Monday morn
ing, will be held at the residence of Rev.
S. S. Cryer.
A fair audience assembled at Harpers
theatre last evening. on the occasion of the
appearance of B. McAuley as Uncle Danv.
A beautiful lot of new goods has arrived
at Joseph Bakers, including plated ware
stamped with the trade mark of the Jew
elers' Guild.
Thomas Hatfield was arrested in Moline
yesterday afternoon for disturbing the
peace. Hatfield has just been released
from the county jail.
A thief entered the street railway stables
yesterday, and purloined some money be-
longing to one of the drivers. The money
was taken from vest which was hanging
in sleeping room.
The arrangements are all completed for
the billiard match between Symes and
Goldenstein, and it will take place at the
Turner Hall. Davenport, on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings next. 1t will be a
fine game, and all lovers of the sport
should be sure and see it.
The following persons were granted
teachers certificates, by County Superin-
tendent Southwell: Misses Helen Owens,
of Milan; Eunice W. Lloyd, of Edgington;
Belle Armstrong and Hattie s. Churchill,
of Albany; Anna Hayes, .of Andalusia;
Myra A. Bliss, of Rock Island; Permelia
Hampton, of Eliza, Mercer county: Maggie
E. Searle, of Cleveland. and Emma Cromp-
ton, of Joslin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
NEW DISTRICT.

Late information from the General As
sembly at Springfield is to the effect tina
Rock Island county win soon be placed il
new congressional district.
The new Seventh district will include
Whiteside. Henry, Putnam and Bureau
while the new Ninth is composed of Rock
Island, Henderson. Mercer, McDonough
Hancock, Waxren and Schuyler. This Lat
ter district is about the same as the appor
tionment previous to 1870, with the sub
stitution of Schuyler for Adams county.
The republicans are not overjoyed at the
contemplated change, as the local politician
claim that it is in the interest of Col
March, at present q member of Congress
from Hancock They state that Col. Marcel
is more influential at the State capitol thai
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

From the Hon. j. H Benson, Hart Co., Ga.
HARTwELL, GA, Feb. 10. 1881.
want to say good word for Brown S
Iron Bitters. | am about sixty years of
age; have warehouse, railroad, and news
paper work to do. l have been taking
and various other kinds of whiskey bitters
to give me an appetite, and the only appe-
tite [ got was one for drink. Rev. Mr..
Anderson, the presiding elder for the dis
trict, stopped with me not long ago, suf-
fering dreadfully with dyspe psia. got
him Browns Iron Bitters. They cured
him. After he left, / concluded to take
that remaining in the bottle, and | assure
you it has made a new man out of me. |
have no desire for stimulants, and believe
l could eat pair of old boots and digest
them as easily as rice.
JB. BENSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
OFFICIAL COUNT.

Yesterday the Town Board consisting OF
Supervisor Atkinson, Assessor Philleo, Col.
lector Reticker. and Clerk Koehler, met
for the purpose of canvassing the vote
cast last Tuesday, for township officers.
The total vote cast was 2104 which
shows that Rock Island has rapidly in
creased in population within the past
year.
Ritter received the highest number OF
votes HOS, his majority over both compe'
titors being 10.
The smallest vote cast for any single
candidate was for Warren the national
candidate for collector, his vote being
500.
The vote for the different candidates was
as follows
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
TRoTTING ASSOCIATION


This afternoon meeting of the stock
holders of the Tri-city Trotting Associa-
ton was held at the Rock Island House
parlors.
The attendance was quite large. as over
twenty persons were present, and consider
able interest was manifested in the speed
meeting which will be held at the fair
grounds in this city during the latter part
of May.
Over $4,000 has already been raised, and
assurances are made that several outside
premiu ms will be offered. The Liquor
Dealers will probably add a special purse,
and the Hotel Keepers will also come to
the front and offer the Hotel stakes.
The meeting this afternoon was called to
order by H. c. Cleveland, who named r..
Porter as temporary chairman and Arthur
Burial as Secretary.
Mr.. Dickson, of Milan, desired to know
whether it was the intention of the associa-
ton to organize under the state law or
merely as private corporation
The President stated that it was for the
stock holders to decide what organization
they desire.
Mr.. Cleveland favored joint stock COR
poration organized under the state laws of
Illinois.
A motion was then carried to effect that
the association organize as corporation
under the laws of Illinois.
On motion the name ''Tri City Trotting
Association" was adopedt.
The following Directors were named:
j. G. Wilson, FL. G. Cleveland, H. schetger,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
CIRCUIT COURT.

The divorce suit of Elizabeth Coulcles
ure versus Alfred Coulclesure commenced
yesterday occupied the morning, afternoon
and night session of the circuit court.
The grounds upon divorce, it was
claimed, were cruelty and habitual
intoxication. The defendent denied the
allegations, and contested the case from
the beginning to the end.
This morning few witnesses for the
defense were placed upon the stand. Al
the conclusion of the testimony the attor-
torney's made their arguments. At noon
the case was given to the jury with in
structions to return a sealed verdict which
will be opened ON Monday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

Mr. Dorrance, Alfred Williams, Wilson Elem
ing, FL. D. Clark, Samuel Bruneri Chas. l..
Morgan, Henry Clark, Luther s. Pearsoll,
Albert Bushnell, w. III. FL. Dow, d. w.
Thompson, f. r. Elton and S. F. Dickin-
son.
E.. H. johnson, Mark Ashdown, L. Loury,
F. s. Gates and B. Wightwan are the incor-
porators of the Port Byron Lumber Com
pany which yesterday filed certificate OF
organization with the circuit clerk. The
capital stock is $50, 900, or $50 shares OF
800 each. The object of the association
is the manufacture of lath, shingles, doors,
blinds and all other building material.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
THEIR PLEAS.

John McAuliff, held for malicious mis-
chief in throwing stone through the win
dow of, the old c.. B. s. @. round house,
has signified his intention of pleading
guilty before the county court. He will
be given an opportunity so to do late this
afternoon or Monday.
John WEIGH and John Rely, arrested in
Moline for larceny, also desire to enter a
plea of guilty. The prosecuting attorney,
however, viii investigate their case, as it
is understood that the charge of burglary
can be sustained against them. If such is
found to be the case, they will be indicted
by the next grand jury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

and it is not improbable to suppose that
third candidate may make his appearance
in the arena who win march off with the
honor.
The republican organ has not yet taken
sides with either of the above named as
pirants, and when such is made known,
the opposing candidate will stand good
chance of securing the nomination.
The democrats have not yet opened the
ball, but their nominee will make it warm
for his republican opponent on the day OF
election.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
WELL DONE.

This afternoon John M. Reticker, collec
tor of Rock Island, made his final settle
ment with County Treasurer Reid, ant
turned over his collections to that official
The total amount of money which he
collected is triie over $50, 900, which i:
an unusual large amount, and leaves but q
small portion of delinquent taxes.
Mr.. Retickcr made the collections with
out dividing his commissions with some
of the larger taxpayers, as has hitherto
been the case. He claimed that it would
be injustice to the small tax payers and
therefore refused to divide his commission
Mr.. Reticker has made an efficient Off
Ger, and his record and final settlement
show that he was in every way qualified t.
fill the position of collector with credit tC
himself and benefit to the community.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
DRINKS.

Peter Schmidt, stranger to Rock Is
land liquor. arrived yesterday and proceed
ed to test the strength of the different
WHISTLES to be found in this city His ver-
dict is sufficiently strong to satisfy the
most exacting. He was found last nigh,
by the police in an inebriated condition,
and this morning had hearing before
Justice Chopper. The result of the official
investigation was that Peter was fined So
and costs
Phil. Walker was also up for a plain
drunk. He made no defense, and the
court assessed him 50 and costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
A. NJ. Bruner, A. B. Rodman, J. W. Me

A. NJ. Bruner, A. B. Rodman, J. w Nc
Cabe r. Porter.
A special committee consisting of Messr8.
Dickson, Burial, Porter and Miller were
appointed to arrange for dates, advertis-
ing and programme.
On motion the capital stock was raised
to So, 500.
After an informal talk the meeting adj
journed to meet a week from next Mon.
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
SMALLPOX.

The house recently occupied by Andrew
Anderson, in the upper portion of the city
while afflicted with smallpox, has been
fumigated. The clothing of the occupants
has been burned and the guard released.
Anderson has fully recovered without com
municating the disease to anyone.
reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
The only severe case is that of Mrs. Car
stems while her brother and daughter have
very slight indications of the contagien.
A strict quarantine will be smaintained,
and no apprehensions are felt that the dis
ease will spread.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
PERSONAL.

B. T. Gable is expected home from Flor
ida next week
Judge Glenn left for Monmouth this
afternoon.
Mr. VIM. Roth returned from Switzer.
land to-day with his bride. He has been
absent about three months.
Rev. j. A. Reynolds left for Keola,
Iowa, where he will hold services to-mor-
row.
Col. Flagler arrived last evening from
Washington.
A. L. Mueller will soon leave for Sioux
City. Ia, where he will embark in the
wholesale hardware business.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
NEW MILLINERY GOODS.

Miss w. Peterson has returned from the
east with her spring stock of millinery
comprising very large and complete line
of the latest and most fashionable goods to
be found in the market, which she offers to
her patrons at reasonable prices. Any
remnants or old stock which she may now
have on hand will be sold at half its orig
inai cost
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
WorkinRuen,

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs Strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for 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
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

Refined and educated women viii some
times suffer in silence for years from kid
ney diseases, or constipation orpiles. which
could easily be cured by package of
Kidney Wort. There is hardly woman
to be found that does not at some time suf
fer from some of the diseases for which
this great remedy is specific. It is put
up in liquid and dry form, equally efficient.
Springfield Union.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
WASN'T SHE CUTE.

She knew it was necessary to be beauti-
full to be attractive She knew health gave
beauty a peculiar charm, therefore she
made free use of Browns Iron Bitters, and
her smile seemed like a beam of sunshine
her eyes were bright and sparkling, and
her skin, oh, twas most wondrous fair
Well worthy of a trial is this valuable me
dicine by all our lady friends. Fashion
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

We have personal knowledge OF great
benefits derived from the use of st. Jacobs
OIL When we get a supply Of Oil, we
don't pretend to put the bottles in our me-
dieine case; we merely open the boxes,
have them put in a convenient place.
sell out of the box and open another. 1t
seems as though we retail dozen day.
Price & Henry, Druggists.
Bnrligton, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

The removal OF these tumors by KADwAY'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 cases of Hannah 2. Knapp Mrs. c. Krapf, Mrs.
]. Il. Jolly and Mrs. P. d. Hendrix, published In
our Almanac for 1879; also nat 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 Teaspoonful doses, while others require five OF
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
NEW INCORPORATION.

The Port Byron academy has filed GER
tificate of Incorporation with the circuit
clerk of this county. The object of the
new corporation is for educational purpos-
es. The following directors have been
elected for the first year: E. FL. Johnston,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
SUNDAY SERVICES.

There will be an Easter service in Ma
sonic Temple to morrow afternoon at
o'clock, under the auspices of Evarts Com
mandary, conducted by Prelate A. B. Al
len, with music by the choir of Trinity
church Members of Trio and Rock Island
lodges and all sojourning Masons are in
vited
Easter Day services at Trinity church,
Morning Prayer, Holy Communion and
Sermon upon 1.-The Doctrine OF the Resur
rection,' by the Rev. Canon Kellogg, at
1915 a. M Service and Sermon by the
Rev Canon Kellogg in Trinity chapel at
$50 p. m. The following is the programme
of the music at the 10:45 a. IN. service in
the church:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There is
OF remedial agent In the world that will cure
aver and sgue, and all other malarious, bilious,
cariet, typhoid, yellow and other fevers (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t win in q few moments, when taken according
directions cure Cramps, SpasIns. Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Sick Headache, Dlarrh0ea, Dysentery,
Colo. Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pains
Travellers should always carry bottle of RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. few drops in
water will prevent sickness or pains from change
of water. 1t is better than French brandy or Bit
tiers q stiuulant.
MINERS and LUMBERMEE should always be pro-
Vided with it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkhams 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, 1882-04-08

Why wear plasters? They may relieve,
but they can't cure that lame back for the
kidneys are the trouble, and you want a
remedy to act directly on their secretions, to
purify and restore their healthy condition.
Kidney-W Wort has that specific action-and
at the same time it regulates the bowels
perfectly. Don't wait to get sick, but get
package to-day, and cure yourself
Either liquid or dry, for sale at all drug
ists.-Bigltamton Republican,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, aud they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties, no medi-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

Angostura Bitters were prepared by DR.
j. G. B. Siegert for his private use. Their
reputation is such to-day that they have
become generally known as the best appe-
thing tonic. Beware of counterfeits Ask
your grocer or druggist for TIM genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. J. G. B. Sic
CERT s. Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08

All Druggists should have "Dr Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrh'' and Atmospheric
Insoffiator'' but if they have not, you send
direct to the Doctor, 1859 Madison St., Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
a Master.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
A VOICE FROM OMAHA.

1412 Dodge St. Omaha, Neb May "a, 1881.
III. II. WARNER 6 Co: .Strs-I had suf-
fered Is years from a combination of
liver and kidney trouble until cured by
your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
o. A. ROGERS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-08
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable destroying life by
overdose should be avoided Morphine, opium.
etrychnine. arnfca, hyosciamus, and other power
full remedies does at certain times, In very small
Doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeated
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death. There il no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy ike RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will stop the
most excruciatlng pain quicker, without entailing
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.