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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
RELIGIOUS.

MONMOUTH, Ill.,, May 30.-To- days ses-
sion of the United Presbyterian assembly
was devoted to debate on the music
question. On invitation of Company III,
Third regiment of National Guards, the
members marched to the cemetery and as
sisted in the exercises of decorating the
graves. The evening session was devoted
to further discussion of the music question.
CHICAGO, May 25.-The annual conven-
ton of the Episcopal Diocese of Illinois
began here to-day The annual sermon
was delivered by DIR. r A. Holland, and
the annual address by Bishop McLaren.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
AN EDITOR DEAD.

PEORIA, May 30.-Enoch Emery, vet
eran journalist of this city. died this morn
ing at the age of so yeaas. For over 20
years he was editor and principal proprie-
tor of the Transcript. His connection
with that paper ceased a year and a half
ago, at which time he started the Daily
Peoriaa. The enterprise proved unsuc-
cessful and after few months he retired
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
HUNDREDS : TESTIMONIALS
which can be seen application.
We respectfully offer for the perusal of the
reader few selections from
great amount of
Substantial Endorsements.
READ THE FOLLOWING:

PEORIA H., July 20, 1880.
Mrs. DR. KEcK-Dear Madam: To my letter OF
April 10TH let me add that my improvement after
that constant and permanent, that by the last
of April was able to go TO work again at my trade.
the arduous of a brick mason, and / have ever
since worked regularly, making full time with my
co-laborers. now feel better than have in years
have stopped the of the treatment. for | nc
longer need il, but keep the medicine nand for
emergencies, such as taking cold, etc My three
sisters died of consumption, and certainly not
dies and the efficacy and permanence of their in
iuence is no longer question of doubt. Allow me
space for one further reference which have omit
ted. Continual chls and fever and night sweats foI
nearly five years symptoms Of my condition
which, like all the others, seemed to defy physicians
and medicine. These, too, have entirely disap
peared under your treatment, and am again well.
Very gratefully yours
VIM. WALLACE WARNER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
OHIO.

COLUMBUS, May 30.-The supreme court
was crowded this morning by prominent
attorneys and representative liquor dealers
from various parts of the state to hear the
result of the supreme court trial as to the
constitutio:ality of the Pond liquor law.
The court refused the writ of mandamus
and declared the law unconstitutional on
the ground that it is of the nature of d
license Judge johnson dissented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
FOREIGN.

PARIS, May 30.--Seyeral hundred COM
munists made demonstration yesterday
in the cemetery of Pere LaChaise. The
tomb of Blanque was decorated Louis
Michael spoke.
ElLoNDoN, MAY 30.-The Staasdard's Cairo
special says the military party are greatly
incensed because the khedive in reintating
Arab Bey publicly said he did it only to
preserve peace,
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UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30-The supre-
me court to-day decided the Pond liquor
tax law unconstitutional the reason il
was in effect license: The court room
was packed with liquor dealers and attor-
neys, and Immediately after the announce
ment hundreds of dispatches were sent
out over the state and to the trade all over
the country
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ACCIDENTS.

CAIRO, ILL, May 30.-While the Illinois
an hour down Dongola hill this morning
Miss Katie Donovan jumped from the car,
causing death. 1t is thought she was in
sane.
over Chas. Bratton and Alfred Bridges,
killing the former and seriously injuring
Bridges
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ZOE WATKINS.

ST.. LOUIS, May 30.-An old waterman
this morning while gathering drift-wood
at Carendelet, six miles south of this city,
discovered fioater. The clothing an
swered description as that of Zoe Watkins,
the girl who disappeared 50 mysteriously
recently. The body was taken to the
Morgue and there identified as that of
Miss Watkins. There were no marks of
violence
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THE HARVEST OF SUCCESS CONTINUES.
CHAMPAIGN CITY, Champaign Co., H.,
4 Z


November IA, 1881.
Mrs DR. KEcK-Dear Madam: This is to certify
that you have cured my daughter of eyes Tea
tarrtal conjunctvitis and granulation of lids She
has been afflicted since 1876 and been treated by the
best physicians in the country, but got all the
time. Last March a new doctor came here, who
said he could her in three months. He treated
her over two months, but she grew worse all TIC
time. In fact she nearly blind In left eye from
ulcers upon the eye ball (Hleeration of cornea.
Friends wanted TO take her away for treatment,
but ON learning that you would be here in July, we
waited and placed her under your care. In three
weeks treatment under you, she could go without
glasses, which she has not done In six months be
fore She has been under your treatment twenty
weeks and believe her to be entirely well and chr
ed. Nothing hurts her eyes now, and you cannot
tell that they were ever sore, Yours truly,
II. b. HARMEL.
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CHICAGO NEWS.

CHICAGO, May 30.-This afternoon the
annual convention was held at the Grand
Pacific, but adjourned without completing
its business, to participate in the annual
banquet, at which about three hundred sat
down.
CHICAGO, May 30.-Work in brick yards
of this city to-day was chiefly with non
union men,
ELeIN, ILL.,, May 30-A special says that
Robert McAdam, the well-known factory
man, failed for $12, 900; assets small.
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THEIR MOTHER.

KANSAS CITY, May 30.-Mrs. Samuels,
mother of Frank James, acknowledged to-
day that she and Franks wife, who has
recently come home, are going to the State
capital next week to intercede with the
governor for Franks pardon. She is con
fident of success
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
CONFEDERATE GRAVES.

CHICAGO, May 30.-Five thousand
graves of confederate prisoners, who died
at Camp Douglas, were decorated at Ash
woods cemetery by the Grand Army
posts. The general public were re-
fused admission. Rosehill cemetery,
Grand Army posts and private par
ties did the decorating. Advices from a
large number of points in the northwest
indicate Decoration Day was more gener-
ally observed than ever before
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Mr. Springer
ooJeeted that the Journal omitted to refer
TO two important motions made by him
yesterday and which the speaker refused
10 entertain. He moved to correct the
'O0rna, to include his motions to table re-
port OF committee on rules, and to recon-
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THE CROPS.

DALLAS May 30,-The Secretary of the
Board of Trade, in statement concerning
crep prospects in northern Texas, says:
There never was, in the history of Texas,
a more favorable year for literally every
thing that grows out of ground.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31

versal topic of conversation of the law
and order association. People are greatly
disappointed and uncertain what course to
persue, but manifest disposition to en-
deavor to secure legislation of similar or
more stringent nature which will stand in
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from the newspaper field much broken in
health. He has since suffered several
strokes of paralysis and has gradually fail
ed. He will be buried with Masonic hon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
SPORTING.

CHICAGO. May 30.-The grand parade of
bicycle clubs took place here this morning.
Among the participants were the Boston,
| New York, Massachusetts, New Haven,
Chelsea, Louisville, Buffalo, Detroit, Con-
| necticut, Brooklyn, Keystone, Providence,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Ariel,
| Omaha, Toledo, Coshecton- Nashua, Keo-
kuk, Henner. Pioneer, Fon du Lac and
| Niles clubs in the order named besides a
| large number of unattached members. The
line of march was south on Michigan ave-
nue. to Grand and Drexell boulevards, re-
turning via South Park, Calumet Prairie
and Michigan avenue. They made very
pretty appearance.
JEROME PARK, May 30.-The first race,
Blue Lodge won; Sir Hugh second. Time,
/ 1:47.
OHIO RACES.
CINCINNATI, May 30,-Chester Park
First race, all ages, one mile, Standoff
won; Saunter second; Hurrah Colt third.
Time, 1:47.
Second race, Ohio derby, three yearolds,
Il miles, Babcock won; Katie Creel Sec
ond; Effie FL. third. Time, 2:453.
Third race, mile heats, all ages, Annie
G. won; Goth second; Mary FL. third.
Time, 1:464.
BRIGHTON BEACH.
NEW YORK, May 30-In the three
fourths mile race for 3year olds at Bright
on Beach, Coney Island, Laura Glass won
| in 1:1S1. In the one mile race. Bride
Cake won in Ash. Clara won in the
seven furlongs race for all ages, in 2:14
Major Wheeler won the steeple chase.
JEROME PARK
The races opened with one mile dash
Blue Lodge winning in 1:47. Echo Won
the mile and a half race in 2:41. McDuf1
won won the one and one-half mile race
for all ages in 1:57. The Welter Cup
gentlemen riders, one mile dash, was Won
by Vampire. Time, ISL. Disturbance
took the steeple chase.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, May 30.-The
spring meeting of the Council Bluffs driv-
ing park association CONNIE need to-day
The track was heavy. The attendance
was large and the programme was fully
carried out.
Grace; FL, Bell of Coldwater second. Rock
Eyes third Maud L fourth; time, 2:47
2:471, 2.49l, a:5O4.
! In the 3:27 class Orphan Boy won
straight heats, Jack Peregory second
Brown Dick third; time, 2:38, 2:371, 2:371
The running race, mile heats, two in
three, was won by J. w. Norton, Long
Stride second, Ella Rawlette third; time
1:50.a :534, 1851.
Powers won the 100 yard foot race. and
race, SO seconds.
The track will be In excellent condition
tomorrow. The programme will consis
of one and one-fourth mile race for al
ages, in which there are six entries, 2:3t
and $50 trotting races, two handicap foo
races, one and one-quarter mile and three
hundred yards. with three entries each.
THE GUN.
CHICAGO, May 29.--The annual conven
tion and pigeon tournament of the Illinois
State Sportsmens Association for the pro
lection of game and fish began here to-da,
with a shoot at the driving park.
large attendance of members of various
shooting clubs in the state. The primo:
pal shooting of the day was for the Boar
of Trade diamond badge representing in
dividuels championship of the state.
was won by j. j. Klenman, of Chicago
w. w. Foster also. of Chicago takins
second money.
BASE BALL.
TRoY, May 30.-Chicagos o, TroYs 8.
Bostons II, Buffalo g.
/ Clevelands 10, Worcesters 2.
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PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, D. c, May 3o.-Up-
per Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
local rains, followed by clearing weather
winds shifting northwesterly; stationary
or lower temperature, higher pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
PROHIBITION.
THE POND Law.

CLEVELAND, May 30.--The news that
the supreme court decided the Pond
law unconstitutional created here feeling
akin to excitement and has been the uni
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31

MILAN. H.. Dec. 81. 1873.
Mrs. DIR. KEcK.-Dear Friend: feel it my duty
to the suffering public to make known what yonl
remedies have done for me; have not been so wei
and strong for Is years now
1t has now been Is months since took your rem
edes, and still feel perfectly well. / conscien
tiously recommend your treatment to all suffering
could not walk without being exhausted. Did no
sleep at nights In fact felt debilitated all over.
Yours with best wishes,
Mrs. NJ. r. KNOWLES,
Sister of IL. z. Beattie of Davenport.
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SMALLPOX

SPRINGFIELD May 3O.-Additional case,
of smallpox are reported at Rock Island
and at Byron, Ogle county.
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University Of Virginia.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly be
gin 18th July, 1892 and end 18th September. Have
proved of signal use,1st, 10 students, who design
to pursue their studi at this, other Law
School 2d, to those who propose to read privately
and Sd, to practitioners who have had the adyan
tage or systematic instruction. For circular apply
Up. o. University of Val to JOHN b. MINOR, Prof
Com. and Stat Law. May26d-w1m.
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MARKETS.

Owing to the stoppage of business on
Decoration Day no markets were received.
Ed ARGUS.
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DIED.

SMTTH-In Rock Island at 8 O'Clock a. M, on
Tuesday May 30th 1882, Susie B., wife of VIM. A.
Smith, aged 81 years.
Funeral from the residence, 23rd street. between
3rd and 4th avenues, at 2 O'Clock p m. on Wednes-
day May 31st. Friehds are invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31
AN ORDER OF MERCY

There is a notion abroad that great
part of the enormous funds over which the
Grand Lodge and its affiliated lodges have
control is devoted to banqueting, or in
other words to eating and drinking. This
is not the case All the money collected
goes for the purpose of maintaining the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-31

ATTORNEY AND CoUNs ELLOR AT LAW.
- Office Room No. d. Buford's Block cor. 18th st.
and 2nd avenue, Rock Island. Ill. 1-27dd5w6m
~ Special facilities for Abstract business.
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BASE BALL.

TRoY, May 30.-Chicagos o, TroYs 8.
Bostons II, Buffalo 3.
Clevelands 10, Worcesters 2.
Providence 4. Detroits @.
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ESTABLISHED OCT. IS. 1851
WILKINSON, KENwoRTHY g. BEARDsLEY,
LA AWYERS

Have formed a co-partnershp for the general prac-
tice of the law. Office in Fries Block, No. 1125
Second Avenue, Rock Island Ill.
March 1. 1882.
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u. d. SWEENEY. wE. JAGKsoN- oHAs. L. WALKER
SWEENEY. JACKSON q WALKER
Il. 8. McEI.HERNE,

A ArroRNEYs AND CoUEsELLOEs fl Z "
~ ONCE Bengeton's Block, &c Island, III.
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OHIO RACES.
BRIGHTON BEACH.

NEW YORK. May 30.-In the three
fourths mile race for 3year olds at Bright
on Beach, Coney Island, Laura Glass woi
in 1:1S4. In the one mile race. Bird,
Cake won in :454. Clara won in tn,
seven furlongs race for all ages, in 2:14
Major Wheeler won the steeple chase.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-05-11

TURKISH Rues.-Send to John Is. Garrison
l67 Third street Portland, for catalogues OF de-
signs.
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Entertaining.

1t is not hard to have little company
to tea, or to spend the evening, if the
lady. of the house knows how to plan the
work and does not crowd too much in
one day.
II the cake is made the day before it
will be fresh enough, and if you are so
unfortunate as not to be entirely success
full in making or baking, yor will have
time to remedy this trouble by trying
again.
II salad is to be part Of the supper,
the chicken may be prepared in the
morning. and then late in the afternoon
the dressing may be prepared and salad
mixed.
When it is in the dish and ready for
the table, wet clean cloth in vinegar
and lay over the top; this will keep it
moist, and it will not lose its flavor by
standing.
II you are to have sandwiches they
may be buttered early and damp cloth
laid over them.
Have the dishes and silver ready, and
put in convenient place where you can
get them with no delay or trouble Of
counting. Silver may he rubbed and
tablecloth and napkins laid aside days
before.
Above IL, after having done these
things do not worry; think over all the
times you have been out to tea, and you
will hardly be able to recall single
time where anything went very badly.
Avoid confusion: If any ono 10 to help
You, he she servant or friend, let her
distinctly understand what her duty is to
be, 20 that you will not interfere with
each other.
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Mrs. M. A. Winnie, manager of the
Ladies Emporium and Lace House, 1877
Third street, Portland, is in receipt of a
full line of Hamburg and Tortian edg-
ings and insertions, as we'll as many nov
elites in neck wear. This old established
house always keeps in the lead, and
ladies in search OF beautiful and reliable
goods can always be pleased and satisfied
by visiting the Emporium.
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SHORT BITS.

CALIFORNIA; wine crop is short.
Even Easter cards are aesthetic.
Barnum has captured New York.
Florida has shipped all her oranges.
De L ssups is building splendid
cemetery.
Panier effects are taking decided
place among spring styles.
The speech from the thrown-don't
hit fellow when he's down.
The less we parade our misfortunes
the more sympathy we command.
A promising young man-One who is
engaged to half dozen girls.
The young lady who banged her hair
at looking glass did not break the
glass.
The man who is forever airing his
knowledge is never at loss for wind
power.
A lady says that it takes many men
whole lifetime to learn to carry SO
bill home without breaking it,
Bronson Alcott says: 1.-THE blonde
type is nearest to the divine likeness"
Very few newspapers use the blonde
type.
The Dallas Times thinks the German
newspapers would be more popular if
they were not published in foreign Ian
guage.
The late Prof. Ko was great adluirer
of horse cars. But then the Chinese are
always different from any other folks,
you know.
A man With felon on his hand is en-
titled to sympathy. How much more
the keeper Of the State Prison, who has
great many
The Duke of Wellington's saying con-
nected with early rising was not a bad
one: "Let the first turn in the morning
be turn out"
Researches among the rock forma-
tons of Western America show that it
is to the New World we must look for
perfect pedigree of the horse.
Experiments made to test the mus.
culsr power of insects prove that the
smaller the insect the greater the pro-
portionate muscular power. A bee is
for its weight thirty times stronger
than a horse, for bee harnessed to a
wagon can pull twenty times its own
weight.
Skip this paragraph. 1t is really unfit
for publication, got into this column by
mistake, and was happily discovered in
time to he turned on the press:
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"There's too much horse-racing at our
agricultural fairs" remarked Parson
Jones to the secretary o. the county
society. II should like to know, sir,
what horse-racing has to do with agri-
culture ?" well, Parson," replied the
secretary, with pleasant smile, moth
ing, perhaps; or, at least no more than
church lotteries have to do with spread
ing the gospel" Parson Jones saw the
point, and changed the conversation i'm
mediately.
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OREGON TO MAssACm UsETrs.

Some time ago Messrs. Hodge. Davis Co.. Of this
Charles r. LAdd, auditor Of that state, was afflicted
with an incursble kidney disease, and had been
obliged TO give up work and return to his home.
They Immediately sent him box of their celebrated
Oregon Kidney Tea, and from time to time sent him
other boxes few days ago they received from
him the following letter:
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Auditors Dept, Boston, Nov. H. 1881.
Messrs. Hodge. Davis h Co.: Dear Sirs-I have no
hesitation In saying that have been much benefited
by the use of the Oregon Kidney Tea remedy for
akidney difficulty which has troubled me for six OF
eight years. can heartily recommend II to those
who are similarly sfiicted. q safe and agreeable
remedy. shall test its virtues further. for have
great faith IN Il specific for many diseases OF
the Kidneys Respectfully yours
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The original OF this letter can be by calling
Messrs. Hodge. Davis 4 Co.. Portland, Oregon
aud the Oregon Kidney Tea can be bought OF any
druggist or dealer, in Oregon or Washington Price
4 perb
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-05-11

All sensible people suffering with rheumatism
use Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier. Sold a
81 90 bottle.
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Henry Henkle, Rochester inventor.
n engaged in project 10 generate cleo
tricity on an immense scale, and trane-
nit The electric current - any point de-
aired for illuminating end other pur-
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MUSICAL THE largest stock of sheet music
and musical instruments north of San Francisco
can be found at Simon Harris, Portland, Ore
gon. Catalogues mailed FREE.
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The galaxy Of ssars at the Elite theater in Port
land, is drawing crowded houses nightly. Re
member the popular prices, 25 and SO cents to
any part Of the house.
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The Gold Medal gallery Of Portland, owned by
F. G. Abel, Portland, is always bringing out
novelties in the photographs line. His country
patrons are always pleased with their treatment
a. well a. the work obtained.
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DR.. Heuley's celebrated California X l. Bit
ters always relieve Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
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Send 1l.so 70 ". D. Palmer, Portland, for ons
esat ssmi-mcnshly A. o. U. Y. paper.
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Send name and address to Cragin 4
Co., Philadelphia, Pa, for cook book
free. :.
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Who follow not virtue in youth can
not fully enjoy old age.
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Bnnns Mussc-LArBsls slock on the nostAwss1
coasl, orders Alled pgonp&ly. Send slanp fce o.
slogls asa jeerusl, WHEY ,. Allen ~ Third
asSs1, Hostlsnd.