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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
CIRCUIT COURT.

This morning the members of the petit
jury were discharged from further attend
ance upon court. The members of the
new panel win make their appearance next
Monday morning.
The case of the city of Moline against p.
Fl. Peterson. one of the aldermen of that
city, is still in progress, although it
is thought that the case will be
given to the jury this afternoon The suit
grew cut of difficulty wherein the police
arrested some men, and placed them in
the care of an outsider. The alderman
had some conversation with the temporary
custodian and the men escaped The case
was tried by Moline justice when the al
derman was fined 1t was taken on appeal
to the Circuit Court ANA has been in pro-
gress for two or three days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
EXPLANATIONS.

Some time ago there appeareda commu
nication in the Geneseo Republic stating
that Mr.. johnson, of the Moline Citizen,
had been approached by q party and offer
e | money to support Judge Craig for the
s lPreme bench. The publication of the
article brought forth card from Mr..
Johnson denying the facts and asserting
that no such inducement had ever been
made him. s'ss5
Mr.. III. s. Comstock, of Colona, who is a
member of the state board of education,
was in Rock Island Thursday, and in
speaking of the affair, he says that he
wrote the original communication to the
Geneseo paper, on information furnished
him by the Rev. Frank Doran, of Orion.
The latter said that johnson had informed
him that he (Johnson1 had been approach
ed and offered check TO support Judge
Craig. There is evidently mistake some
where. as Mr.. johnson has denied in a
card that such offer was ever made him.
and the presumption exists that some over
Jealous republican started the story 10 the
injury of Judge Craig.
Those who are supporting Judge Craig
enter the canvass because they feel that he
is best fitted for the place, and not because
they have anything to gain by his reefec-
ton. The campaign story has been traced
enthusiast, and not founded on facts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
KEENE.

Last evening Harper's Theatre was filled
with a large audience to witness the per
Torrance of Richard III, By the Thos
W. Keenes Dramatic combination. The
audience was most chary of its applause,
as while the fine and artistic acting of Mr..
Keene was duly appreciated, the character
and play does not allow the auditors to
sympathize with the chief character Mr.
Keene was recalled, however, at the end
of the second act, and bowed his ae-
acknowledgements before the curtain.
His conception of the character of Clos
ter is that of q schemer who delights in
villiany because ii is villiany. 1t is not
that of man who is overpowered by nat
ural deformity, yet driven by restless
ambition hesitates at no crime, so long as
he can accomplish his desires. His inter
probation is that of a fiend, who finds con
solaGion in the sufferings of those about
him
There is an impetuosity about his acting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
A CELEBRATED CASE.

The Springfield Register contains the FOL
loving information about somewhat
noted case. in which Antoine lie Claire.
figures as oneof the litigants::
Ii is said that Judge Treat has informed
the lawyers Of Capt. James May that he
will not alone try the somewhat celebrated
case, heretofore referred to in these col
umns. of May W. the executors Of Antoine
lie Claire, and that the hearing shall be de-
ferred until the next term of the ccurt
when II IS expected that Justice Harlan. Of
the supreme bench, and Judge Drum
mond, of the United States circuit court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
BREylTIES.

Scotch potatoes at John Ross
The keenest man in town is Hoffmaster.
Council meeting next Monday evening".
The lowest priced dry goods are at
Holfmaster'sa sess aa0 i|
The first circus win visit Rock Island on
the e3d of May, ~. 80 g shA-
The Sylvan boat crew are out for the
summer training. Is .s=ssa
Another big lot of potatoes at John Boss
commission house. - 49, s,*e
The most popular dry goods man in
town is Hoffmaster. #tga =
Those Scotch potatoes, the best in the
market, are at John Ross ct bd4
Oscar Wilde will lecture tomorrow
night at Harper's theatre. at1As
Potatoes. wholesale and retail. at job
Ross commission house
The teachers institute will be held at
Moline tomorrow morning.
Go to G. Fl. Speaker for hard coal and
hard wood.
An entertainment viii occur tonight at
the Central Presbyterian church. - - 3
The police station, is undergoing repairs.
The different offices are all receiving a new
coat of paint, - Ave
The directors of the Tri-City Trotting
association will hold a meeting Saturday
evening in this city. .aaz0
AL. Bowen is about town again. after.
having been laid mp for few. days by a
badly sprained ankle. s Stresses
The Moline military company will be
recruited up to membership of sixty -four,
and it has been decided not TO disband
The members of the st. Joseph branch
of the Western Catholic Union will give
ball this evetaing at Armory han.
John Ross. the commission man, has re-
ceived q large quantity of Scotch potatoes
which he is selling at wholesale and retail
The central committee appointed to 'ad-
vance the Hennepin canal project, win
meet this evening at the Harper house par
Tors.
Bills against the city. should be fled
with the city clerk tomorrow, in order
that they may be audited by the finance
committee, which viii meet tomorrow
evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
FRIDAY FACTS.
q FRIDAY FACTS.
The Postponement of a Mar
riage in Moline.
A Local Journalist in the role
of a Bonholder.
Robbery, Amusements and
Other News.
MORNING ARGUS.

The MORNING ARGUS win be issued next
Sunday morning, and, in consequence of
the change, no Saturday afternoon paper
win be published.
The MORNING. ARGUS will be filled with
editorials on all the latest events. a care
fully selected miscellany of literary and
current topics. the latest telegraphic re
ports, as furnished by the Associated Press,
and the local happenings of Rock Island,
Davenport and Moline. as supplied by the
reportorial staff.
The MORNING ARGUS will be made a
newspaper in the most comprehensive
sense of that term, and will, if enterprise
and energy can accomplish that end, prove
worthy of the liberal patronage which has
already been accorded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

Mrs. Nancy Hartman, of Mansfield, o.,
writes: 81 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 doctor seemed to be
getting discouraged, and | lay completely
be,l-ridden. | grew very nervous: the least
noise gave me great irritation, The doctor,
suppose more to get me off his hands then
ANYTHING else, as lie said | would never
leave my bed, told me | might try Brown s
Iron Bitters, at the same time rcmarking
aIt was good tonic, and would help TO
keep me alive / have used the remedy
about two months. and have been out OF
bed nearly two weeks. and now help about
the house 1t has acted like a charm in my
case
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
CREWS.

The members of the Sylvan boat club of
Moline, have decided to commence work
for the season. The following crews have
been formed and their practice days desig-
mated
Mondays and Thursdays II, Messrs.
Moore, Velie, Head and Hail. 2, Messrs.
G.. w Cooper. Curtis, Tewndrow and
Tuesdays and Fridays, Messrs. sPere-
COY, McEnary, Merriman. and Il. Dick. 2,
Messrs, Rosborough, Harrington. McCrae
and Good. 81
Wednesdays and Saturdays, Messrs.
w V. Cooper, E. B. Keator, George Evans
and w. Allen. 9, Messrs. F. w. Gould,
Shaw, Dunn and Osborne
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
osCAR WILDE


Yesterday tramp entered the Halfway
house on Moline avenue, kept by Joe King,
and helped himself to some clothing and a
few articles of jewelry which he found in
one of the sleeping rooms.
The thief entered the saloon, and made
his way up stairs where he found the
clothing and jewelry. He effected his es-
cape without exciting any suspicion. and
no trace had been discovered of him dur,
ing the morning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
NoRTHpoRr, Wis, May 6. 1879.

JAMES ]. FELLOWS. ESQ
SIR have been using your medicine
for over year now aud with the best
effects, have used II bottles of the Hy-
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with number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. | have
been under the care of q great many doe
tors, and have taken. quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
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your circulars, and was constrained To try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
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SO rapidly in flesh.
remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DORIAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
PERSONAL.

Prof. Southwell returned from Peoria.
Leopold Simon will not start for Europe
until the middle of next June.
Rev. John Kerr, of Ireland was in the
city this morning.
Hon. John Deere, of Moline, has snffi-
GENTLY recovered from his recent illness to
be able to be out
Rev. o. O. Smith, of Andaiusia, arrived
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. j. F. Everett, from Oskaloosa, is
in the city, on a visit to friends.
George " Bristol, prominent Knight
Templar, of Quincy, died very suddenly in
that city last Wednesday afternoon. He
was well known by many in this place.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
.T,IL RTsK IN.

That cough viii Kill sou, IL you neglect
if, said New York merchant TO one of
his partners about nine weeks ago. TRY
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHOuND AND TAR.
he added. 1T has cured my wife of Just
such cough as you have, and believe it
would cure you. Nonsense my dear
fellow, was the reply. mne's not a cenae-
fssry eouga, II will go away of itself. IN
risk III He did risk IL. and is at pres
ent apparently in the last stage of Chronic
Bronchitis. He is now taking the remedy
he scoffed at and it relieves him; but it re
mains to be seen whether it is not to late
TO effect cure.
PicE's TooTH- ACNE DRors Cure in one
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
HOW DO You rEELa

LIT yon feel duh. drowsy. debiiitated, have
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poor Appetite and tongue coated. YOU
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and permanently as 10 take Simmons Liver
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as will be found enough to produce one
action from the bowels every day. and in 4
short time you win be perfectly cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
ENTERTAINMENT.

The following programme has been ar
ranged for the entertainment which viii
Presbyterian church:
Instrumental sole, Whispering wind''-Miss Min
- ME Runee
Peake Sisters-rA Glimpse of Light.
Song, II am thy Sentinel Mr. s. n BovThv
Instrumental sole, Moonlight Sopataf-Niss II G.
Ats*s$f H Hakee
THE Aesthetic Maidens s---The Misses Wilde Os-
cars sisters.
go Duet--Misaes Ray and Carroll
Song--Miss Belle Peasants
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
A Good Housexnfe.

The good housewife, when she is giving
her house its spring rcnovating. should
bear in mind that the dear little inmates
of her house are more precious than many
houses. and that their systems need
cleansing by purifying the blood, regulat-
ing the stomach and bowels to prevent and
cure the diseases arising from spring malaria
and miasma and she must know that there
is nothing that will do il so perfectly and
surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and best
of medicines. See other column
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28


The announcements for the nuptials had
all been perfected. A dwelling had been
prepared, the license secured, and all the
preparations made fer the happy event.
On Wednesday evening the groom paid
visit to the house of Capt. Kohler, and
appeared to be in happy frame of mind
over his approaching wedding. He left
and promised to be on hand early Thurs
day morning. On Thursday morn how
ever, he failed to materialize, and sent a
note to the father of his affianced, contain
ing the information that he was unworthy
of his sweetheart. and had therefore con
cluded to leave for parts unknown.
So far as can be ascertained there had
been no quarrel between the young couple,
and the only satisfactory explanation which
can be given of his strange conduct is that
Charles Vangreen was suffering from tenn
porary insanity. He is said to be of the
extremely nervous temperament, and the
excitement incident to his approaching
marriage is thought to have affected his
mind.
No effort has been made to ascertain
where the young man has gone to- as the
explanation ADORE noted appears to be sat
isfaetory to those most interested
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

People are constantly changing their
homes from East TO West and from North
to South or rice oe7;sd, in seach of healthy
State. If they would learn to be content
ed, and to use the celebrated Kidney Wort
when sick they would be much better off,
The whole system can be kept in healthy
state by this simple but effectual remedy.
IL Observer @
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro-
dueed 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. *e esa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
~ r. A. DONALDSON;
Dated this e6th day of April, 1852.

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 q manner
as to be useless. We had tried different
preparations without any results. The use
of st. Jacobs Oil effected q complete cure,
full compound
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

Sleep, to be most refreshing, should be
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

The removal OF these tnmore by RADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is now SO certainly established that what
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ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
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Almanac for 1873; also nat of Mrs G. s. Bib
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
rn.vo,ta,c Relt Co. aaarnnal,. Men

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. Ii aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia f. PinkhaIn, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn. Mass. for pamphlets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

All Druggists should have "Dr Sykes
Sure Cure for Catarrll'' and Atmospheric
Tnsoff1ator@.' but if they have not you send
direct to the Doctor, 1853 Madison St, Chi
cago, for them. Catarrh has at last found
n Master
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
or nlinois. WIN be present, making full

for Illinois. viii be present, making full
bench. s
Caot. Nav informs us that the case WI 8
commenced by him in A. d. 1860, and
that he then sued for MOI ey that was hoE-
estlv due to him on the 10Th and 18th days
a. MAY, Al. d. 1886, which money and
securities were received by Antoine lie
Claire from the first sale of lots in the then
contemplated village of Davenport, Iowa
and for other claims of magnitude May
asserts that the proofs contained in the
record Of the case clearly convicts some
of the defendants, their lawyers and con,
federates, of the commission OF serious
wrong doing.
Mays claims have grown to be consider
ably more than quarter of million OF
dollars. therefore the case is now one OF
more interest as well as celebrity
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

Angostura Bitters were prepared by DIR.
j. G. b. Siegert for his private use. Their
reputation is such to-day that they have
become generally known as the best appe-
tizing tonic. Beware of eo1nterfeits. 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, 1882-04-28

The color and lustre of youth are re-
stored to faded or grey hair by the use of
Parker's Hair Balsam, harmless dressing
highly esteemed for its perfume and purity,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
NOTICE.

have purchased a quantity of pure
channel ice and am now prepared to fur
Rish my old customers and as many new
ones as will favor me with their patronage,
E. H. BARKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
A PROTEST..

The Davenport Board of Trade met yes
to-day and adopted the following pre- Gamble
and resolutions:
WHEREAS, Senator Kellogg, of Louisi-
ana, has introduced in the Senate of the
United States bill which ameng Others
provides that the Secretary of War shall
fix and establish rates of toll for the bridges
between Rock Island and Davenport, and
levy and collect the same; SO, therefore the
Board of Trade of the city of Davenport.
Iowa, hereby enters its most emphatic pro
test against the adoption of said bill. Said
bridges were built by the people and for
the use of the people, and there is no rea-
son why the public should, after more than
ten years undisturbed use of said bridges,
be now deprived or taxed for these privi-
leges Therefore be it
R~sotged, That our senators. and repre-
sentahves in Congress be requested To use
their earnest endeavors to prevent the
adoption of said bill.
Resotoed, That the Secretary of this meet
ing be directed to send copies of the pre-
amble and the resolutions to the Iowa sen
.ators.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
ASSESSORS, MEETING.

In compliance with the request of A Il
Philleo, Henry I'll. Sears and other Town
ship Assessors, notice is hereby giien that
the Assessors of the several townships OF
Rock Island county will meet at the Coun-
ty Clerks office in said county on Wednes.
day, the Sd day of May. A. d. 1882. for
the purpose of fixing basis for the as
sessment Of property in said county for
the year 1882
r. A. DONALDSON;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

: @s.Dr Sellers Cough Syrup" without ex-
ception. has given satisfaction. Our read
ers, give it trial. Druggists keep it.
Price 25c. bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE FAILED
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Liver Cure and was restored to perfect
health. JUSTIN RoBINsoy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

If you have pimpIes, boils. salt rheum
rough skin, etc, take "Lindsey's Blood
Searcher." Sold by all druggists. -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable destroying life by
overdose should be avoided. Morphine, opium,
strychnine. arnica. hyoeciamus, and other power
fal remedies, does Mt certain times. In very small
Doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system But perhaps the second dose, il repeated,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, and an
other dose cause death There In no necessity for
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RAILWAYS READY REIIEF win stol the
most excruciatlng pain quicker, without entalling
the least difficulty In either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

. All, THAT TwrSGEl Why, you're rheu-
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
PICTURE cARDs.

IL you are getting collection of cards,
call at the ARGUS office. Sets OF cards
FROM cents to 20 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding five lin
inserted In rhis column for TwENrry,vp
week, payable invariably in advance "'s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

The most sacred obligation is the mar
rage contract. The most sacred dut7 is to
maintain ones health. The best medicine
is Browns Iron Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28

RADwAY's READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that Will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CxNTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-28
CAPT. II. j. ROBINSON,


President of the Ferry Company states
that he did not know much about the BILL
but had heard it talked of before ii was
presented by Senator Kellogg. He said
the facts in the case were That there never
had been any act of Congress authorizing
the bridge to be used by the public. lie
did not know the originator of The bill,
but supposed it grew out of the exanina-
ton OF the records incident to the contest
of the Herdic coach representatives TO
secure the privilege of crossing on the
bridge. At that time, the Ferry Company
opposed the granting of such privileges.
The matter was taken TO the Secretary Of
War, and ar Investigation of the records
revealed the fact that Congress had never
authorized the opening of the haidaet ia the
public. It became question of policy
with the Secretary of War whether to close
the bridge or allow it TO be kept open, and
the Secretary felt inclined not 10 act with
out an express act of Congress.
JUDGE IYNDE
said than he was Of the opinion that It
was an outrage to levy tollupon the bridge.
The excessively high rates 10 be exaeted
made ii the more outrageous.
In speaking of the benefits acaraing to
different corporations. he sid that. tt
might be in the interest of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, but have
reasons for knowing that the. officials OF
that road were not appraised Of the exis-
tence of such bill, until it was actually
presented before the Senate. I.slould
consider that 1t was entirely in the IN
terests of the Ferry Company.
CITY ATTORNEY PARKS
considered the bill an outrage He thought
it was presented ia the interests of Tie
Ferry Company, as he knew as a matter of
fact that its President and hired attorney
were. in Washington trying to accomplish
the same end as that incorporated in the
bill now before the senate when it Vas
generally supposed TINT they went there
for the purpose of lobbying hin TO secure
d government building ut Rock Island.
MANOR cARsE
was also of the opinion that free bridges