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

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries OF the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofulous Diseases, Bad or Un
natural Habit of Body, Syphilis and Venereal, Fe-
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Ricketts, White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine AZ
fections, Cankers, Glandular Swellings, Nodes,
Wasting and Decay of the Body, Pimples and
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Chronic rheumatism and Govt, Con-
sumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rieties of the above complaints to which some
times are given specioHs names.
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
step by step, surely, from the foundation, and re-
stores the injured parts to their sound condition
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STONED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from which
new material is formed. This IL the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS RESoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been saltvated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver Corrosive Subltmate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, etc, causing carries Of the bones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures contortions, white swell
1ings, varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARlLLIAS
will resolve away those deposits and exterminate
the virus of the disease from the system.
If those who are taxing these medicines for the
cure of Chronic, Scrofulous SyPhilitic Diseases
and their general health improving, their flesh and
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better worse
the virus OF the disease Is not inactive; If not ar
rested and driven from the blood 1t will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. As soon
as the SARsAPARILIIAN makes the patient feel
better every hour you will grew Oetter and IN
crsa In health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
NEW CHURCH.

Aledo has new Episcopal church, and
and on the cath of last month Bishop Bur
CESS, of Quincy, visited that place and for
mally consecrated the edifice
The conservation services were held on
the 25th of the month, and were conduct
ed by the Bishop, Rev. Mr.. Schremplor, of
Gaiesburg. Rev. Mr.. Newman, of Cam
bridge, and Rev. J. A. F'arrer, missionary
in charge. The exercises were opened by
the reading of statement on the part of
the Wardrns giving q brief outline of the
origin, progress and present condition OF
the Mission, and stating that the church
building was entirely free from debt.
The church was then consecrated according
to the rites and ceremonies of the Episco-
pal church. By the act of conservation
the church can never be used for any other
purpose than Divine service and church
work
1t is said that steps win Immediately be
taken to change the church organization in
Aledo from Mission to a Congregation,
so as to put it in full connection with the
Diocesan Convention, when it meets in
April.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
EnarHEER CORPS.

The Keokuk people are trying to have
the head quarters of Engineer Corps OF
the River improvement department renewed
from Rock Island to the Gate City of Iowa.
They pretend to claim that Keokuk is bet
ter adapted for the work than this city,
but the same claim was made in favor OF
st. Paul without any apparent effect, as
the head quarters still remain where they
have proved of general benefit, in this
CITY. The KeoiSuk Constitution n agitating
the subject says:
Captain Mckenzie. in charge of the gov
eminent canal at this city and of the river
improvements from the mouth of the Him
DIS river to st. Paul, has under considera-
ton the ACCESSIBILITY of removing the
engineer corps consisting of some twenty
engineers and inspectors from Rock Island
to Keokuk, as a down river point is pre-
ferable in pushing the river improvements.
Captain Durham, who is now located In
this city as assistant to Captain Mckenzie,
favors the change to this city, which is the
most advantageous point along the river.
Quincy has put in bid for the location OF
the corps, but Keokuk will in all proba-
bility be the point selected provided it is
fully determined to change the head-quar-
tiers of the river improvement force. Ii
would be we'll for some of our citizens to
confer with Captain Mckenzie and take
such other other steps in the matter as is
deemed proper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
CANDLEMAS.

To-day is the time set apart for observ
ing the feast of the publication of the Vir-
gin Mary, better known as candlem as.
This festival was formerly very strictly
kept by the Roman Catholic church A
prominent feature of its observance was a
procession with lighted candles, from
which fact it derived its name. The can
dies required for service of the ensuing
year are on this day censecrated.
In Scotland, this day is one of the four
term days appointed for the quarterly pay
ment of money, taxes interest and OF entry
to premises.
The festival of ancient origin, as the
Rsmans were in the habit of burning can
dies to the Codes Fibrua, the mother of
Mars. Pope Sergius is credited with en-
joying a similar offering to the Virgin.
There is tradition in most parts Of
Europe that the weather on this day has
its effects on the succeeding three months,
as fine day means a severe weather
while cloudy day will be followed by an
early spring, or as the representation Is
expressed in Scotland:
s'If Candlemas is fair and clear
Theren be twa winters in q year.
The day in the United States is regularly
known as Ground Hog day" The hypoth-
eses being that if the animal should feel
inclined TO emerge from his winter quar-
tiers, and should see his shadow, he would
become Disguised and retire for another
six weeks. If on the contrary the day was
dark, and dreary, the outlines of the ami
NAL would not be discovered by means Of
a shadow, and he would remain on the
surface, and an early spring would fol
low.
The present day being very bright. the
Indication would seem to be that the cold
weather would continue for the next six
weeks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
THE CANAL.

The Aledo Record in noting the post
ponement of congressional consideration Of
the Hennepin Canal project, has the fol-
lowing:
The House Committee on Railroads and
Canals, at their meeting On the Goth, post
poned again the consideration of the
Hennepin Canal, in order that the friends
of the measure might bring forward some
notifications in that work, by which the
canal could be enlarged sufficiently to
permit the passage of monitors and other
vessels of war of heavy draft should it be
desirable to bring any of these ships into
the lakes. The new estimates will consid
er the question of charging the present
Illinois and Michigan Canal, of which the
Hennepin Canal would be an extension,
and also providing for larger locks in con-
Meeting the Illinois river. 1t is thought
that the committee will favor the Henne-
pin Canal project in this form.-Mr. Will
lett is also confident that the committee
viii look upon his Michigan route as the
more feasible of the two.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
RREvlTTEs.

Ground hog day.
The Rodman Rifles will leave for Cam
bridge this afternoon at o'clock
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to A. Lilgram and Miss Ida Carlson.
The river is still on the boom, ard is
nearly nine feet above low water mark
Go to G. FL. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood. T
Mrs. Livermore will lecture in Moline
on the 9th, on the subject: THE coming
man. a-
Over 6, 900 hogs have been packed by
one house in Rock Island during the pres
ent winter.
1t is reported that Charles Ward, the
smallpox sufferer at Orion, died Wednes,
day evening.
evening at the Methodist church Of Moline,
on Japan"
Andrew Peterson and S. G. Johnson had
their names changed in the circuit court
yesterday, to A. P. Martin and S. G. J.
Noren, respectively.
The ladies of the Trinity church, of
Davenport, win give an entertainment at
Library hall, next Monday evening. The
entertainment includes two plays and a
supper.
For the eleven months ending Novem-
Der 80, 1881, theC., B. & Q. railway earn
ed 1868, 4S7 more than in the correspond
ing period of 1880. But for the same Pc
riod there was u starting increase in work
ing expenses, which amounting to 81 ,021,
66S, reduced the net earnings in 1881 from
1880 by 1858, 179.
Another new swindle is being perpetrat-
ed in some localities in the interior of the
state. 1t consists of agents going about
and selling Brussels carpet at 25 cents and
30 cents per yard, taking supposed duly
signed order there. Said order soon devel
ops into an ironclad note, and is presented
through bank or otherwise for collection.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
LOCAL NOTES.
The Electric Light Franchise
and Rights.
Proceedings of the Circuit
Court To-Day.
The Excursion of the Rodman
Rifles.
ELECTRIC LIGHT.

1t is stated that there is a petition in cir
culation asking the council to pass an or
dinance placing the electric light system
under the supervision of the street and
alley COMMITTEES, as is the case with the
telephone exchange.
1t is claimed that the wires of the Elec-
trio Light Company suspended on scant-
ling are not sufficiently elevated to permit
wagon loaded with hay to pass under
them, and as such~they infringe on the
rights and privileges of the public.
The officers of the Electric Light Com
pany do not pretend that the corporation
has any permit from the council except
that granted by the several aldermen in q
private conversation. The officers express
themselves as willing to comply with the
public requirements in every respect, and
the matter will no doubt be satisfactorily
settled at the next meeting of the council
when an ordinance similar to that passed
by the telephone exchange, will be brought
up for consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02

the securing of the Chicago, Portage
and Superior road, together with its
land grant of 400, 900 acres, is alone neces-
sary to the contamination of the proposed
amalgamation. In that event the Chicago,
Portage and Superior road will be built
but, while the northern division will occu-
by the relation of only local feeder from
the pineries, the southern or Illinois divi-
sion of the projected line viii be virtually
an extension of the st. Paul, Omaha and
Chicago railway. A link of about150 miles
portions of which are already graded,
would bring the St. Paul and Chicago road
to a junction with the Rock Island few
miles from Chicago A traffic contract
exists between the st. Paul. Omahaand Chi
cago and Chicago and Northwestern COM
panies. The proprietary interests of the
two roads, however, are not in accord, and
it is said that an abrogation of the contract
is desired by parties in both interests
The Times is very certain that this propo-
sal for an amalgamatien has been under
sober consideration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

Messrs. Hartz & Bahnsen, the popular
druggists, have disposed of their drug store
at the Fourth Avenue Hotel to Mr. H. A
Emeis, of Davenport, and given possession
This change enables them TO devote their
full attention to the Model drugstore, on
the corner of Twentieth street and Third
avenue where hereafter both parties will
be found. The business has made such
strides since the opening few months ago
that the presence of both gentlemen has
become really necessary and win be of
great advantage to patrons. Messrs.
Hartz d Bahnsen viii pay strict attention to
the retail drug and prescription business, at
the same time pushing their jobbing trade,
which is an important feature. All books
and accounts of the Fourth avenue store
have of course been transferred to the
Twentieth street store where settlement can
be made at the pleasure of patrons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
CROP PROSPECTS.

Gen. Lewis B. Parsons of Floria, ILL.,,
who was chief of rail and river Transports
ton of the armies of the United States du-
ring the war and lately candidate for
lieut<governor of Illinois, was in st. Louis
few days since, and was interviewed by
a Republican reporter in regard to the crop
prospects in this state.
He states that Notwithstanding the ter
rible destruction of crops by the drought
in Southern Illinois, that over 1,SO0 acres
of his farm being in grass, has been more
productive than ordinary years. He got
over 800 tons of hay from about 800 acres
of meadow land, which he has sold in ST.
Louis and the south at from ST. to $22 a
ton. He is thoroughly convinced that If
Southern Illinois farmers will raise more
grass and less grain, and feed good part
of their grass, they would make more mo-
ney and have better farms with less labor.
The general says he is feeding about 500
sheep and 100 head of cattle. His farm
embraces about 5000 acres, purchased the
year after it was entered--about 30 years
ago, in 1853-and of which 2,700 acres is
in cultivation. Gen. Parsons says he doubts
whether it is generally known how COM
plete was the destruction of the the grain
crops, especially corn, IN southern ILLINOIS,
and Indiana. He stated further, In gen
eral conversation that out of / 900 acres OF
corn he didn't get oven 100 nubbins, and
from 800 bushels of wheat sown, sabout4foul
bushels to the acre, but that oats was a
medium crop, and this was fair sample
Of the crops in that section.
Gen. Parsons said that the present pros
pect for wheat was never better. and that
generally, though they are short of hay,
they are hopeful of the future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
rreat secret of ihis somewhat celebrated

great secret of this somewhat celebrated
lady physicians pronounced success in all
cases of eatarrh and other chronic Attic
lions, is that she has made these diseases
her speciality, and has devoted her life to
secure a specific medicine that would eradi-
cate the disease from the system. HeS
study, application and practice have result
ed in securing the desired remedy, and its
efficacy is daily tested and proved by the
numerous patients who are treated by her.
She does not claim to relieve the malady
for the time being. or while the afflicted
sufferer is under her treatment, but she
does affirm that permanent, lasting cure
can be effected, and in proof Of this asser-
ton she has hundred of letters from
former patients who attest the validity OF
her claim
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02

Mr.. William r. Seymour of Columbus,
O., writes: II attended course of lectures
several winters ago at the Ohio Medical
College of Cincinnati, o. There was
taught that Iron is prominent element
in the physical organism of mankind; with
out ii life is an impessibility. A vast per
centage of the diseases and premature
deaths to which the race is subject, is
caused, or at least made possible by weak
ening of the body in consequence of a lack
of Iron in the blood Having suffered
from illhealth, poor digestion and urinary
troubles ever since I recovered from typhoid
fever, complicated with malarlal fever,
determined to give Iron trial. From in
vestigation l learned that Browns Iron Bit
tiers were the best, and that they did not
backen the teeth, so concluded to make
use of them. They have acted like a
charm. 1 never before felt so robust hearty
and strong"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
BILLIARD CONTEST.

It is probable that billiard contest w i'll
take place next Saturday between Robert
Goldenstein and Lannss cAffee of Daven
port. The game viii be played at the FL
dorado saloon in the latter city.
The public who are IN the least inter
ested in such sport will no doubt be in at
of the players are well known, and both
play strong game, of late McAfIee has
been writing letters about his own fine
playing, which had appeared IN the local
press of DAVENPORT II he can only play
as well as he can brag, there is not his
superior in the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02

medy ever discovered has grown so rapidly
In ,,,,hlic favor as that true medicinal tonic
called Browns Iron Bitters. In localities
where its extraordinary merits have become
fully known and realized by those who have
been in illhealth, the sale is unprecedented.
One druggist in our city reports the sale OF
23e bottles in one week. 1t Is, indeed, a
wonderful, health giving, life-saving pre-
paration 1t is soothing and refreshing IN
it's effect, and strengthens every part or the
body, and creates healthy appetite and Oh
gestion, even when the system is almost
destroyed by the many hurtfui cathartics
so commonly used. Reader bewarel duty
demands that you try Browns Iron Bitters,
if your health is poor from any cause
ENQUIRER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02

EOR SALE-Potatoes, Apples, Onions, Oats and
IL Corn by the buehel or car load. Butter by the
nrk.n. Thos. O'ShauEhnessy, 18th and HsrTisoa
streets, Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
RnnMAN RIFLES.

This afternoon the Rodman Rifles of this
city viii leave by special train for Cam
bridge where they viii attend the exercise
incident to the new Armory of the Cam
bridge Company. The ceremonies include
a drill, and dancing, as a ball will termi-
nate the festivities
1t is expected that large number from
this city will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to visit Cambridge, snda very pleas
ant time is anticipated.
The visitors will return to this city at
an early hour tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
CIRCUIT COURT.

The ejectment suit of Perkins & McCor-
mack versus Ralph Sage occupied the ses-
sion of the circuit court to day. The suit
is one relating to the possession of some
land between Rock Island and Whiteside
in the two county seats.
During the morning hour, the counsel
for the opposing side were engaged in fl
ing documentary evidence to substantiate
the claims of their respective clients.
1t is expected that decision in the case
will be made to morrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
Ask the mothers.

Women have better opportunities for OBJ
serving the effects of medicine, than men,
This Isl 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 a cure
for cough, colds, hoarseness, whooping
cough, Group or influenza, what she thinks
of it. The answer in every instance will
be that she had found it the most effective
preparation of the kind she has ever tried
or heard of.
Pixies TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in one
minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
RAILROADS.

The Chicago Times, in noting the fight
for the possession of the Chicago. Portage
& Superior railroad, has the following:
An important fact, forced to the surface.
doubtless, by this controversy, transpired
yesterday, and it's mention will occasion
surprise. 1t is learned that proposal for
the consolidation of the st. Paul, Omaha
and Chicago railway with the Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific has been under
consideration for some months. Several
OF the directors of the Rock Island are also
directors of the st. Paul, Omaha and Chi
eago railway. Among the members are r.
B. Gable. I'll. FL. Porter, and Mr.. Flower.
The stock of both roads is largely held i'm
common by these directors It is
reported on very good authority that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
A. CARD.

Dart & Gregg wish to announce to their
patrons and friends, which includes all the
public, that on and after February 1st, 1882,
they will sell their goods only for cash.
The ten years that they have been in the
grocery business has taught them that
goods can be sold at much smaller profit
and with greater satisfaction, both to the
BUYERS and to the merchants, for cash,
than by any method of credits ever
devised. They thank their customers for
their fayors in the past, and hope to merit
their patronage in the future:
Rock ISLAND, Jan. 81. 1882.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
WATER SUPPLY.

, The report of the Water Works for Jan
uary shows that 5s,013,65e gallons of
water were pumped from the river by the
Holly machines during the past month.
total by 100000 gallons, making the sup
ply So, 513 $50 gallons. The average daily
supply was 1887, 537 gallons.
The daily cost of the fuel was 81 43 and
up SIC during the month.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
ABUSE.

Chas. Ballard was up before Justice
Chopper this morning on charge of using
abusive language to Leander Hubbard. 1t
appeared from the evidence submitted that
Ballard was employed at the upper saw
mill, and was visited by Hubbard to col
lect a bill of some two dollars. Ballard
did not pay the bill, but he did express
his opinion about bill collectors in general
and Hubbard in particular. He accused
him of being everything but gentleman,
out warrant for his arrest The court
fined the prisoner this morning $15 and
costs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
THE REASON.

Mrs. DIR. Keck, the well-known and sue
cessful practitioner of Davenport, is now
at her palatial infirmary in that city, and is
daily visited by number of persons who
seek relief from chronic diseases that have
baff1ed the efforts of the best physicians Of
the regular schools of medicine. The
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
LADIES,

Hosford' Baking Powder exhibition will
remove to the dry good establishment of
Messrs. McCabe Bros, where they will
exhibit on Friday and Saturday and explain
the superiority of their products. Both
Messrs McCabe Bros and the exhibitors
extend to the ladies of Rock Island and
Davenport cordial invitation to attend
CLIFFORD PIGGoTT, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
NoRTHPoRr, Wis, May 9, 1879.


SR:-I have been using your medicine
Tor over year now and with the best
effects, have used 12 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man of
me, have been ailing over six years
with number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. / have
been under the care of great many doc
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing worse and weak
or until l accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found it's effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DORIAN,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
A STRANGE MARRIAGE.

1t is strange proceeding for man to
marry woman so as to secure her for this
wife of friend; but that is what the Mar
quis de Ligny does in Our Wife" at Lii
brary hall, Davenport, next Monday. AID
mission fifty cents For the benefit of the
young ladies' society of Trinity church.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
Rheumatlc Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases
KidneyWort produces healthy action of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form-Inter- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-02
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