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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
SCHOOL SUBJECTS.

The next Teachers Institute will be held
in this city ON Saturday May 9th at the
high school building. The programme in
cludes the following subjects:
Observation-Disclosures of ground COW
cred by j. W. Wars paper.
Grammar-Errors in Syntax.
United States history methods.
Plants.
Dictionary work Pronunciation.
Elements of elocution.
Elements of drawing.
Elements of vocal music.
The following teachers certificates were
issued by County Superintendent South
well during the past week:
Clara Boughton, Edgington.
Maggie Miller, Edgington.
Hattie Jenkins, Milan.
Oracle McNiel, Rock Island.
Zadie Underwood, Muscatine.
Edith Dawes, Milan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
Personal.
CITY.

G. E. Banks. of Chicago, is in the city.
Judge Smith, of Galesburg, arrived yes
terday. and convened the Circuit Court
Homer j. Lowrey left last night for
Larnard, Kansas.
Alderman Barber is out again after a
severe siege of pneumonia.
Oscar Wilde departed for the east on
Sunday.
John O:Ncil and f. Groschell are in
Chicago, purchasing goods for The Gable
store
Frank I'll has gone to Arkansas on bust
ness. He win be absent some time.
Thos. Hutchinson, of the Abba Union,
of Iowa. was in the city last week. visiting
old friends.
]. Wait, of Reynolds, was in the city
yesterday.
Eli Patten, of Eliza, ILL.,, paid the city
a brief visit yesterday.
Alderman Henry has been laid up from
injuries received while assisting in the
rc-shingling of his house. He is now able
to be about the streets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

After reference to conflict assumed by
many to exist between science and the
Bible, Mr.. Patterson proceeded 10 define.
science, and to indicate that all conflict is
between groundless influences derived
from science and the. teachings of revealed
religion. The essay called attention to
the inability of science, or that which is
called science, to meet the instincts and
yearnings of mems spiritual nature. The
essayist spoke also of the conflicting
theories put toward by scientists; OF the
lack of harmony among themselves, and
of the reversion of their own theories to
which later research often drives them.
He assented cheerfully to science oceu-
pying its own Legitimate field-of its great
worth, but held that the Bible occupys a
field which human scientists could never
occupy.
The essay went far to show that there
is no conflict between .science-real
science, and the Bible-and at the same
time was good exposure of much which
puts itself toward under the pretense of
being science.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
MONTHLY MENTION.

Twenty three marriage licenses were
issued by the county clerk during the
month of April.
The Internal Revenue collections for
April were for tobacco So. 81; cigars
$700.2 and beer SO, 543.75.
Overseer of the poor. w. L. Sweeney
furnished relief to twenty-seven different
families during the month of April. The
persons assisted aggregated eighty nine, at
a cost of $216.60. Transportation for
three persons amounted $415, and burial
expenses figured up SO.
In the circuit clerks office 239 docu-
ments were filed for record in April. The
deeds aggegrated 100, the mortgages 90,
and miscellaneous amounted to 81. The
total of the same month in 1881 were only
21S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
PRESENTATION.

w. r. Crumpton, the retiring superinten-
dent of the G. B. & O., was presented with
a handsome gold watch by his associates
in St Louis last Saturday. The gift came
from the house of Mermod. Jaccard 81 Co.,
and is finely engraved. The artist has
shown great skill in its workmanship and
design. On its front is an ocean view
with a lighthouse in the foreground and
full-rigged ships, while in the far distance
the sun is coming up from the horizon. On
the opposite side is the monogram w. r.
G. It is Inscribed: Presented to W. r.
Crumpton, superintendent st. Louis divis-
ion G. B. @. r. r., by his associates, April
Both, 1892
The presentation speech was made by
W. d. Merrill, of this city, and was as fol-
lows.
Mr.. CRUMPToE-True werth has been
respected by coed men in all ages. The
regulations of all great men worthy of hon
or handed down to us from past genera
tons to be perpetuated in approving
hearts for all time are founded in sterling
integrity, honest purposes, quick percep-
lions, prompt actions and just dealings with
mankind. Your successful management
for nearly three years of the st. Louis di-
vision of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad has justly manifested these
noble traits of character, and has gained
you many true friends, not only from asso-
clates, but also from business men gener-
ally. They all regret that these pleasant
associations are so soon to be severed Yet
they are glad to know that more lucrative
position on another read il the only reason
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
LOCAL VIEW.
A Dog Fight last Saturday
Afternoon.
Police Cases Reported during
the day.
A Rock islander makes a Pre-
sentation Speech.
poG FIGHT.

A first class dog fight is reported to
have occurred Saturday afternoon at a
point near the slaughter houses, located
in the lower end of South Rock Island
township. The police were unacquainted
with the fact that such performance had
on which the fight transpired did not come
within their territory
Two large bun dogs, both of whom have
a reputation for pugilistic encounters, were
like tigers for some time.
It is understood that the owners of the
CANNES had backed their favorites with
cash, and an actual amount of money
changed hands on the result.
The mill was known to only few, and
it was the intention of those interested to
keep the Attain. secret.
About two o'clock the friends of the
owners and their CANNES, repaired to the
spot. A few preliminary arrangements
were perfected, and the dogs were let at
one another. They fought well, but it
soon became evident that one of them was
too many for his adversary, and the battle
was ultimately declared in his favor.
A report was in circulation that the dogs
fought for one hour and thirty minutes, and
that the fight was ended only when the
life of one of them was extinct. This,
however, could not be substantiated, and
is therefore not generally believed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
TEACHERS, TALK.

The teachers in the Rock Island public
schools held meeting Monday night al
the Office of Superintendent Kemble.
The roll call showed that all the teachers
were in attendance.
1t was decided to have written exami
nation in all the grades above the fourth,
on the afternoon of the 18th of May.
The order reldting to the admission OF
children who could not show signs of sue.
cessful vaccination, was continued in force
No pupil will be admitted without the
necessary physicians certificate
Miss Bowman read extracts from Prof
Pickard's lecture on |Lawlessness in the
School Room.
Exercises in Observation-Disclosures, and
the meeting adjourned, to meet in two
weeks from last evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

for yeur resignation Approaching your
business worth and your ingenious frank
ness and geniality. these friends have Sc
cured, as tangible token of their regard.
this massive gold watch, so beautifully and
emblematically engraved. which, with its
elegant chain, in their name, now present
tc you. Take it, and as its tiny tinklings
shall accurately mark the fieeting moments
of swiftly speeding lite, so ever and anon
in thrilling accents may they also remind
YOU of the sincere esteem and hearty good
will of these, your steadfast friends.
Mr., Crumpton replied as given below:
GENTLEMEN-Tlis is acomplete surprise
to me- and have not language to express
to you my feelings for this kind expression
of your esteem. l wish you all a success
full and prosperous future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL.

A new Sunday school was established
last Sunday in the new Seventh Ward
school house which promises to be per-
manent institution in the upper end of the
city.
The attendance at the first meeting num-
bered seventy, and those having the affair
in charge, feel much encouraged over their
venture.
The prospects are very fiattering for
school of some $50 scholars, and the only
trouble so far has been to secure compe-
tent teachers
The officers elected were as follows
Superintendent, G. W. Robertson; Asssis-
tent. Frank Sonnet; Secretary, Chas. Don
alison; Treasurer, Miss Josie Sonnet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

mayor were instructed to close up affairs
with the Clinton bridge company
STREET COMMISSIONERS
The mayor nominated John Crubaugh
street commissioner, and asked his confir-
nation.
Mr.. O'Neil asked of the mayor if he had
any assurance that Mr. Crubaugh would
accept the position if confirmed by the
council
The mayor stated that he had no posi-
tive assurance, but thought Mr.. CRU
baugh would accept the position.
Mr.. O'Neil stated that he knew the city
needed such an officer, and was quite sur
prised to think that the mayor had allowed
Coyne to fill the position.
A spirited conversation ensued, and ter
minated by the mayor stating that he acted
as he thought best in retaining Ceyne.
Mr.. Crubaugh was not confirmed, and
the same fate was melted out to j. r. Huber,
and D. H. Barker nominated by the may
or.
Mr. Mott offered a resolution that work
on the streets and alleys be discontinued
until Street Commissioner was confirmed
by the Council
VIM Atkinson was then placed in nomi-
nation and confirmed by a vote of IL to 2.
Mr. Reimers offered resolution to the
effect that the publication of official pro-
ceedings and penal ordinances be discon-
tinued, until an official paper shall have
been designated.
This was carried by vote of to ).
The Council then adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
MINrsTERs MRErTEn.

At the union meeting of Davenport and
Rock Island ministers, held yesterday
afternoon at Davenport. the following per.
sons were present. Reys. Merritt. Clute,
Boyd, Edgar, DUNCAN, and Keller. of
Davenport; Revs. Patterson, Cryer Holli
day and Reynolds, of Rock Island
The item of chiefest interest was tbs
reading of an essay by Rev. Mr.. Patterson,
of this city, on Science and the Bible
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Building and Loan Association will. occur
on Tuesday evening, May End. Parties
desiring to take stock in the 3rd series,
issued April 1st, should do so at once to
avoid the Inconvenience of making back
payments. This ins isation seems to be
steadily growing in popular favor; with
those wishing to borrow, because the man
ner of payment is easy and convenient;
with borrowers, because they have an
opportunity of obtaining interest on small
Accommodations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro-
duced by its cleansing and purifying action
on the blood Where there is a gravelly
deposit in the urine, or milky, ropy urine,
from disordered kidneys. it cures without
fail. Constipation and piles readily yield
to its cathartic and healing power. Put up
in dry vegetable form or liquid very con
centrated). either acts promptly and surely
Troy Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
THE MINsTRELs.

This evening Duprez & Benedicts Min
strels will occupy Harper's theatre in an
old time minstrel performance. The repu-
tation which this troupe earned for itself
in the past, will have a tendency of attract
ing a large audience this evening. The
company includes vocalists, comedians
speciality artists, and the entertainment is
said to be both amusing and enjoyable.
The common sense low prices will result
in attracting large audience to night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

noise gave me great irritation. The aoo,o-
| suppose more to get me off his hands t ~
anything else, as lie said wonld n snen
leave my bed, told me might try Bro ou' r
Iron Bitters, at the same time remar G%n
If was a good tonic, and would HELM
keep me alive j have used the roao5 10
about two months, and have been l ont
bed nearly two weeks, and now helm C aLs Of Of
the house. It has acted like charm "a; %oout
case" 'ii III my
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
THE LIBRARY.

The Library Board met in regular SEES
sion last evening.
Present, Messrs. Sweeney, Curtis, Dan
forth, Gest, Steel and Connolly.
The following bills were. read, approved,
and ordered paid: Jansen, MeClurg & Co.,
books, S2777; F. Smart s. Co., choice lit
erature, V. z, $3.50; Mitchell & Parsons,
carpet, So So; Port Byron Lime Associa
ton, coal, 1915: Encyclopedia Britain
MICA, " 10, $500; E. D. Sweeney, ex-
penses, $3.50; Rock Island Gas Co, gas,
$3.50.
The Librarians report was submitted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
RoARp OF sUPERyIsoas.

Special meeting. Pursuant to a request
of one third of the members, as provided
by law a special meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Rock Island county, nli-
nois, win be held on the eighth day of
May, 1882, at the court house in said
county.
Dated May LIST, 1882.
r. A. Donaldson,
Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
THE RIVER.

The War Eagle passed up yesterday
morning at o'clock, with large cargo of
freight. The passenger travel has not yet
commenced, and the steamers all have
plenty of empty state rooms. The
War Eagle left st. Louis Saturday
night and reached here on Monday morn
ing, which is a remarkably quick trip.
The Grand Pacific passed down yester-
day, her trip being interrupted by tee
heavy wind that prevailed during the day.
The Mary Morton, Natrona and Sam
Atlee also arrived during the morning.
The Centennial is due down this morn
ing, and the Arkansas from below.
On Wednesday the Libbie Conger will
make her way down from st. Paul, and
the Josie will put in an appearance from
st. Louis.
The rafter B. Hershey, came down yes
terday with an immense raft in tow.
The R. j. Wheeler passed up for the
logging regions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE FA11pD ,
1416 GRAND AVE
KANeAc CTTv No NJ -.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, May 3, 1881
FL. III. WARNER & Co.: lSirs-For to.
years endured the fortunes of Bripbt's T ~"
case. Physicians and their prescrintio,,.
were of no avail. When everytbing oIa
failed / resorted to your Safe kidney onJ
Liver Cure and was restored to perfao.
health. JUSTIN RORINsnN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
HOW DO YOUFEELl

If you feel dull, drowsy. debilitated have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly
poor appetite, and tongue coated, you
are suffsring from torpid liver or bilious.
ness, and nothing will cure you so speedily
and permanently as to take Simmons Liver
Regulator, Take half-tablespoonful af
ter each meal. Increase or reduce the dose
as viii be found enough to produce one
action from the bowels every day. and in a
short time you will be perfectly cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
Grand Total
PRESS MATTER.


PRESS MATTER.
Mr.. Qeimers called up his resolution Of
fered at previous meeting making the
Union the official organ for the ensuing
year.
Mr.. Lundy moved as an amendment that
word ARGUS be substituted.
This motion was a tie, seven for and sew
en- against. The mayor cast the deciding
vote in the negative, and the amendment
was declared lost
The vote on the original motion was
then lost by u vote of to o.
The health ordinance defining the duties
of tire health commissioners was then
passed without an opposing vote.
"A resolution to appropriate $4,000 for
the Holly water works, as per contract,
was passed.
On motion the bridge committee and the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
nnNiT DREAM.

Sleep, to be most refreshing, should be
dreamless. Use Browns Iron Bitters, and
you win enjoy healthful, dreamless slum-
Der. It strengthens every part of the body;
and is very soothing in its effect on the
brain and nervous system. Il is the best
medicine in the world, and assists nature in
removing all symptoms of i'll health.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

Angostura Bitters were prepared by DR..
]. G. B. Siegcrt for his private use. Their
reputation is such to-day that they have
become generally known as the best appe
tizing tonic. Beware of counterfeits Ask
your grocer or druggist for TIM genuine
article, manufactured by DR.. J. G. b. Sic
CERT & Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

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 tie
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, 1882-05-02

All Druggists should have CDR Svke,
Sure Cure for Catarrh" and "Athmospherc
Insoffiator" but if they have not, YOU send
direct to the Doctor, 160 Madison St. Chi
cage, for them. Catarrh has at last found
a Master.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

Mrs. Nancy Hartman, of Mansfield. o.,
writes: 4 have been under the care of a
physician during the past seven years.
Sometimes would feel better. and then
again would feel worse. The past two
years nothing seemed to help ME. About
two months ago my ductor seemed to be
getting discouraged, and I lay completely
bed-ridden. I grew very nervous; the least
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

Eheyolta1c Eeit Co.. 21arshsll, y. CD
VIII send their celebrated Electro-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, 1882-05-02
NOTICE.

] have purchased quantity of pure
channel ice and Lam now prepared to fur
nish my old customers and as many new
ones as win favor me with their patronage
e. III. BARKER,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

The color and lustre OF youth arc 20.
stored to faded or grey hair by the use Of
Parker's Hair Balsam, harmless drcssn,
highly esteemed for its perfume and purity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

"Dr. Sellers Cough Syrup" without cv
ception, has given satisfaction. Onr reoG
ers, give it trial Druggists keen i
Price 25c. a bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

The Superintendent of the Reading Pa.
Passenger Railway Co., Mr.. John A. Rigg,
narrates the following experience: One of
our horses was sprained in such manner
as to be useless. We had tried different
preparations without any results. The use
of st. Jacobs Oil effected complete cure,
and can recommend it as truly wonder
full compound
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
STOCK FOR SALE

| offer for sale the entire stock of proco,
les in the store formerly run by Freder Tyi.
" Camp. This stock must be sold Soon IN h
it will be packed up. ''''' 'f
f. w. KELLERsrp,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

The most sacred obligation is the mar
rage contract The most sacred duty to
maintain ones health The best medicine
is Browns Iron Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
POLICE CASES.

GLARS johnson is a new arrival in the
land of the free and the -hemes of the
brave. He found everything different in
this country from what he was accustomed
to find in his native country. He even
doubted that the whiskey was as strong or
had the same effect. He tested it, and
found himself locked up in the armory.
He was very violent, and officer Bladel
found great difficulty in marching him to
the city prison. On Monday morning the
new arrival found how the laws are exc
cuted in his adopted country, as he was
brought before Justice Chopper, who fined
him so and costs.
GEORGE LUFLAND
was overcome by Book beer last Sunday.
The superior strength of that beverage
caused him to lie down, and give up the
thought of drinking all the breweries dry.
He admitted that the task could not be &C
complished by single individual, and was
escorted to the armory perfectly satisfied
man. The case was explained to Justice
Chopper yesterday morning, and the court
felt that the prisoner was growing in years
and gaining experience. He simply fined
him SO and costs,
STATE CASE.
Henry Thode took out warrant yester
day morning, charging Edward Stemple
and Arthur Wood with assaulting him
with deadly weapon. The prisoners were
arrested and had preliminary examina-
ton before Justice Chopper, The evidence
submitted showed that on Sunday after
noon, the complainant was engaged in
caring for some horses He was accosted
by the two prisoners who passed along the
sidewalk. They commenced quarrel with
him, and finally Wood drew a revolver
and threatened to shoot him. The court
discharged Stemple, and held Wood in
$500 bail. The prisoner failed to produce
the amount and was committed to Jail to
await the action of the Grand Jury now
in session
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

If you have pimples, boils, salt rbenm
rough skin, etc, take "Lindsey's Blood
Searcher." Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

ADygRrIsExsNTs not exceeding FIVE lines vii Be
inserted in thi- column for TWENTY-FIVE crn'.a
week, payable invariably in advance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
EUREKM RUREKA.AT rHoMAs,.

T. FL. Thomas has made special con-
tract which viii enable him in future to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

All. THAT TwINGEl Why, you're rbeu
matte. Seek.relief instanter from GtE,yy's
SULPHUR SOAP,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
SHEER BOOM.

The Government sheer boom which dur
ing the past season remained idly floating
in the slough, was taken out last Saturday,
and placed about the draw piers of the
bridge at this point. The steamboat men
are quite delighted to think that this pre-
caution against accident has been taken by
the authorities as they maintain that it is
a great assistance to boats coming down
the stream. The current is very swift
and considerable difficulty is sometimes exS
perienced in clearing the piers. The sheer
boom will assist them in this particular
and will prevent accidents. The boom
cost about $4,000 Its location was
brought about by the recommendations of
Capt Mckenzie, who has charge of the
river and harbor improvements of this
section of the Mississippi river. The rec
ommendation was contained in his last
annual report to the Department at Wash
ington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

Hills HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE-BlacL
or BROWN, soc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
The Librarians report was submitted
md annrnved and was as follows:

On motion the meeting adjourned.
III. G.. Connolly,
Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02
WANTED.

INANTED-Position as housekeeper in o small
w family. Apply at the Argus Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

asfANTED-O One good Agent 10 sell new Bed
W Spring. Apply at once at No. 119 Main street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-02

WANTED-For Washing and Ironing. cdll at Z.
w Gerstner's, 22d Street between Sd and 4th Avcu-
Ne. Fine work guaranteed.