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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

-Covington, Ky, boasts of a citizen
who has not suffered a moments pain of
any l in forty-seven years, nor has
ne a enough misfortune TO bling one
sigh.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

For COLDS AND SORE THROAT, no more use
full article can be found than " Brooon's Bron-
chial Troches." Sold only in boxes. % cts.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

JoNEs-"Can you give me change fora dol
lar9n Henderson (the simpleton)-"Yes; how
much do YOU want?'-BOstOn Post
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01
The Doctors Endorsement.

LAWYERS are given credit fo- being sharp
because they generally hle their answers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

SKINNY Men. Wells Health Remover re-
stores health cures dyspepsia, impotence. ST.
WELLS ROUGH ON CoRNs." 15c. Ask for
IL. Complete cure. Corns, warts, bunions.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

LITTLE New Hartford three-year-old. in
admiring her baby brother, exclaimed: "He's
got a boiled head like papa"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

WHEN a convict's. watch runs dow It does
not necessarily follow that his time has ex-
pired.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01
A HannY.LadY.

THE question which excites the drivers oil
public carria ges is: "Does a hack or a coupe
bestTD
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

TIE VOTE: When two people agree to ge
married Star.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye WFter. Druggists sell it. Csc.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

The mania for adulteration is so great that
you can't buy a pound Of sa I'd AID be sure
that it is not b Ii sugar.-Phaddelphia Neios.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01
Snakes as Life Destroyers.

Tom THUMB tried to knock down q Chicago
hackman, and was MAJ because the man
didn't know il.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Will rescue the baby from Group. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

Successfully treated by Worlds Dispensary'
Medical Association. Address, with stamp
for pamphlet, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

If you kant trust a nan for the full
amount, let him skip. This trying to git an
average on honesty has always been q failure.
Josh BILLINGS,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01
Taken Out of Bed.

WHAT'S the use of getting up loan exhibit
lions when the windows of pawn-shops are
open to all gazers?-Detroit Free Press.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

RUSSIA Salve is unrivaled for its speedy heal
ing qualities. Ask your druggist for it. rs cts.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

RHEUMATISM CURED. Send stump for free pre-
scription. R. X. Helpllenstine, Washington, d. T..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters gives stead.
ness to the nerves, in.
duces a healthy, nat
uralfow of bile. pre-
vents constipation
h unduly pur
cling the bowels, sen
t.y stimulates the
circulation, and BY
promoting %avigorous
condition of the
physical system pro-
notes, also, that
c~heerfulness which
is the truest fndyca.
ton OF q we'll O
anced condition Of
all the animal pow.
ers.
For ale BY all
Druggists and Deal
ers generally.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

TRY the new brand Spring Tobacco.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-02-01

She stood beside the iron road,
A little child of ten years old:
She heard two meeting thuuiers rolled
From north and south, that plainly showed
Danger too fearful to be told.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
THE PUNCH LAID ASIDE

DIr. Warren Sutliff, one of the oldest
ana most popular conductors that ever
ran train into Rock Island, has deter
mined to leave the calling he has followed
for SO many years. Yerterdsy afternoon
when he brought his train into Rock Isl
and, he handed in his resignation to
Superintendent Sudlow, and to-day
another man was put on in his place.
For the last thirteen years Mr.. Sutliff
has lived the life of railroad man, and
has worked necessarily. The first five
years be worked on the Vandalia road,
and for the past eight years be has been
one of the valued men on the Rock Island
& Peoria road. Four years he had charge
of the mail and express, and at that time
lived at Peoria Four years ago to-
day he was placed in charge of the fas
express, and he then moved to Rocl
Island. ''Sut," as he is Familiarity called
has hosts of friends in this city and along
the line of the Peoria road, who viii re
greet to learn that he has given up BIZ
train. He was the same, day in ant
day out, always smiling and with kint
word for everybody. Accommodating ant
courteous, he was universally liked, ant
his genial "phiz" will be sadly missed b.
the patrons of the road.
Mr.. Sutliff intends to start next week
with his family. on visit to friends il
Terre Haute, and from there he viii go t
Peoria, where he has purchased an inter
| est in the drug store of VIM. Schultz 4
i IN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01

at the poor farm has been established
through the enterprise of Steward But
man, assisted by Supervisor Campbell,
Alderman and Mrs. F. NJ. Sinnett, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Southwell and Mr.. and
Mrs H. Ohaver of Bowling The child
rem at the farm have had to
walk a mile and a half to school,
which was too far for the little ones.
There has been set aside spare room in
one of the buildings as q school room and
Miss Clara Plummer, of Rock Island, has
been engaged as teacher The quarters
are limited at present, but ample accom-
modations will be furnished to meet all
exigencies.
The Peoria journal is responsible fol
the following romance: A Chicago maj
has stumbled on fortune from a him
dropped by customer by way of joke
He was in the fish business, barely max
| ing enough to keep body and soul to
gether, when man strolled in to make {
small purchase, and pickieg up a codfsf
said in scornful mockery: Now that
pretty thing to offer man. It's mes
of strings that nobody can chew. Yol
ought to hire boy to chew that fish 70
your customers" The fish merchan
got an idea from his customers ban
ter, and before night had a grind
ing machine in his store. int
which he dumped all the Goldfish in stock
Next morning he put out sign Con
densed Goldfish. Everybody who rea,
the sign wondered what it meant, and tn
majority of them satisfied their curiosit
by purchasing The condensed" form o
Goldfish seemed to set well on the publ
stomach, and in less than month thu
merchant was clearing S35 day and ha
dozen machines at work. 1t has noV
grown into large business, extending a
over the country, and the once impover
ished fish merchant is about to close ar
engagements for supplying the Englis
market through New York house. l
five years he expects to retire on a fol
tune.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
A GOOD PERFORMANCE

Every one who was present at Harper's
theatre last evening, will attest that the per
Torrance was of meritorious character
When the curtain rose at eight O'Clock,
the performers were greeted with com
fortably filed house. From beginning to
end the entertainment was devoid oil
vulgarity, and as far as fun was CON
cerned, there was no end to it, Tht
overture was good, and Happy Cal, in his
specialties. outrivalled any burnt corl
artist which has appeared here for somt
time. The singing of John P. Curran wa:
heartily appreciated. and he was recalled
several timrs Take down the sign,
was lndicrous piece of acting, which
kept the audience in a continuous uproar
Sam Price is as excellent as ever, which
Is saying good deal for him. But j
would take good deal of space to speaI
of each artists as he deserves, and we vii
only add that Happy Gals Ministries il
one of the leading organizations of tn
| kind in the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
railroads.&c..

Conductor Aud, for some time a
freight conductor on the Rock Island 81
Peoria road, has been placed in the posi-
ton left vacant by Conductor SutlifT.
A circular issued by the general freight
agent of the Chicago and Rock Island
announces that special grain tariff No. 10
in effect March Is, 1888, should be used
in billing grain, -four, mill stuffs, and seed
in car loads to Peoria, first deducting 2
cents per 100 pounds from rates shown
therein.
The war on passenger rates between St
Louis and Louisville threatens TO become
serious In addition to the drop by the
Air Line from 81 to $3.50 to Louisville,
which was promptly met, by the Ohio and
Mississippi and the Vandalia, the Ohio
and Mississippi now announces rate of
Sc so to Chattanooga. via the Ohio and
Mississippi and Cincinnati, New Orleans
and Texas Pacific.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
THE PRIMER.

Papa who is that nice looking gentle
man just coming out of that fine house,
and why does be look-so happyY"
That my son is clergyman; he has
just performed a marriage ceremony for
which he has been handed fifty dollar
bill"
"And who is that other gentleman right
behind him who looks so worried and
unhappy
'tHe is a newspaper reporter who has
been looking on at the wedding and who
is expected to write up two columns of a
report of it and use all the adjectives in
the dictionary to describe it,
And does he get fifty dollar bill
too2'
mo, he has only an order for twenty
five extra copies of the paper, and he will
receive in addition reprimand if he gets
name spelled wrong or leaves one out. .
.'And why does not the newspaper mar
get fifty dollar bill as well as the clergy
man?"
Because the newspaper is expected tt
work for nothing and publish fine thing
about people without pay"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
-s-,-s--------------
A BOLD BURGLAR.
He Visits the Residence of Mr.. James
Murfield at Two o'clock
this Morning.

As was noted in the ARGUS a few DAYS
ago, burglars were at work in Davenport
and Moline, and it would not be surpris-
ing if this city was visited by some Of the
profession. As predicted, they did not
forget Rock Island, for at an early hour
this morning the residence of Mr.. James
Murfeld, on the corner of Seventh ave
nue. and Elm street, was entered and
$59 80 in money and silver watch was
taken The fellow was discovered by
Mrs Murield. but he escaped before as
sistance could be called.
1t was shortly after two this morning
that Mrs Murfeld was awakened by some
noise, which she supposed came from her
children, who were sleeping up stairs
Her apartment was the front room on the
lower floor, and when she heard the sbunG
she started to go up stairs to see what the
trouble was. On reaching the hall wha
was her surprise to see man cautiously
ascending the stairs ahead of her. Mrs
Murfield in loud voice called her hus
band, saying, James, there is mau il
the house" At this the burglar turned
around, and came down stairs as quickl,
as possible, and directly by Mrs. Murfeld
who was standing at the foot. Mr.. Muir
field was sleeping soundly, and before h
could be awakened the burglar ha'
escaped, On investigation Mr.. Murfel
found that he had been robbed of hi
pocket book and silver watch, showing
that the man had been in his room befor
starting for upstairs. The pocket boo
was afterwards found in the yard, bu
the contents, $50.S3, had been extracte
from it,
Officer Meenan. whose beat was in this
neighborhood, was notified of what ha
taken place, and kept strict lookout fc
the thief. Chief of Police Miller wa
telaphoned to at his residence, and b
with Deputy Marshal Brennan soon mad
their appearance. Every suspicious lool
ing individual in town this morning We
searched, aud all the trains watched, bl
no clue could be gained. Mrs. Murfel
could not get good look at the man
face, but said he was of medium sizt
with dark clothes and a stiff hat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
TIE CLOSE.

Yesterday was the closing day of the
Scott county fair, and there was good
attendance. as the programme announced
was an excellent one. The fair was a
success in every particular, and the man
agement are entitled to credit for the very
able manner in which it was conducted.
The races yesterday furnished excellent
sport The 2:48 race was first called, and
Flora Belle, John Jr., and BERTHE S.
appeared for start Flora Belle was the
fleetest Of foot, and won the race in three
straight heats with John Jr., second and
BERTHE s. third
The 2:28 race was quite exciting.
Among the horses entered were Malvina,
Lee w. Skipper, Grey Henry and Free
stone After three attempts the horses
got started, and Malvina taking the lead,
kept it until the end of the mile. Lee W,
came in second, Freestone third, Grey
Henry fourth and Skipper last. There
was considerable difficulty experienced in
getting start in the second heat, but
finally the word was given and the horses
went away with rush. Malvina sue
ceeded in getting the lead, but was closely
followed by Lee w The horses went
under the wire in the following order
Malvina, Lee W. Grey Henry, Freestone
and Skipper. A new driver was put be
hind Skipper IN the next heat, as it was
limited that the horse was being pulled,
but the truth of the matter was that Lee
lW was the horse that needed new driver
\ Malvina won the third heat and race, Civ
ing her first money. Lee w second, Grey
Henry third and Fiecstone fourth. TIME
2291, 2284 and $50. Grey Henry
showed himself to be very speedy ami
NAL, but he was acting badly,
The pacing race was won by Daisy D
in three straight heats, Billy Scott second
and Silver Tail third.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
BASE BALL.
The Stars Again VietOriOus-They Re-
ceiVe Present.

The Stars had an easy time in defeating
the Gable nine yesterday, and consequent
ly took all the gate money. In the second
inning they made runs, in the third,
in the sixth, and 2 in the eighth, making
tot Il of a. The Gables only succeeded
in getting runs during the entire game,
The game was very tame throughout,
and not much interest was manifested.
The Cable boys, no doubt, now wish they
had not proposed to play for all the gate
money, as they otherwise would have
been entitled to 90 per cent of the pro
ceeds
The game between the business men Of
Davenport ana Rock Island is in progress
this afternoon,
Next Tuesday the Stars will meet the
Clinton nine on their new grounds, which
have been so generously donated for theii
use by Mr. Bailey Davenport. This viii
be the third game between the two clubs
the two former games being won by the
Clintons.
Yesterdays league games resulted al
follows
Indianapolis 8, Clcve
land 2 The Clevelands played mint
innings and the Indianapolis eight.
Bay City-Bay City Z, Quincy 6. Ex
hibition game.
Philadelphia -Providences 6, Phila
delphias 8.
New York-Bostons 4, New Yorks 2
PRESENT.
The following letter to the Stars b,
Henry Darts Sons explains itself. Tn
boys return thanks for the compliment;
Rock ISLAND, Aug 31-To the Roc
Island Star Base Ball club. GENTLE
men: In appreciation of your splendi
playing in the recent match games W
take pleasure in presenting you with
butt Of Star tobacco.
We hope you may win as many game
) as there are stars in the butt, which 20
, will find at Bowen's cigar store subject I
; your order Very truly yours,
HENRY DARTS Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
RAMsKILL,s NEW GOODS.

There is evidence on every hand that
we will have magnificent fall trade.
The crops were never in better condi-
ton, consequently the merchants are buy
ing largely, and nowhere is it more
particularly noticeable than at Ramskill's.
1t has always been his ambition. every
season, to Guido former efforts and this
season finds him with larger stock than
ever Of finer line Of merchant tailoring
goods than was ever seen in the three
cities Most of his goods are imported,
but he has some very fine patterns in
American manufacture His stock of
imported English and French suitings
have been selected with the greatest OF
care to meet the requirements Of
his permanent trade. as also
his overcoatings, which include such
standard goods as the Beavers, Elysians
Crombies and Whitneys. His pantaloor
stock is particularly fine, which consists
of French, English and domestic make
Mr.. Ramskill has catered to the wants o.
the people in this vicinity so long and I'm
derstands what they want so well, that hi
very rarely buys piece of goods 70
which he does not find o customer. AL
who want good, substantial. fine fittin!
suit at reasonable price, should call a
Ramskill's before buying 1t must be re
membered that Mr.. Ramskhl does his owl
cutting, thereby saving that additions
expense, the difference of which the Gus
toner receives the benefit Of.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
MARKET REVIEW.

To-day's report from Chicago is as
follows: September wheat, 5 1915 DC
tober $101l; November, S1.03l Septem
Der corn, 494; October. 483 November 47s
September oats. 26c; October, &c Sep
TENDER pork, S12.05; October, S12.22
Hog receipts, $4,000. Light weight
So SO to $500. Mixed, 81 80 to $50
Heavy, 1910 to $3.50 The following
are yesterdays closing quotations: Sep
TENDER wheat, $1.004; October, S1.024
November, $l04t. September corn
493c; October, 494; November, AS
September oats, 26!c. September pork
1912; October, $1212l Septembe
lard, s. 37s; October, $8.42.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
RIVER RIPLETs

The Mary Morton will be up this even
ing.
The Pittsburg will be down tomorrow
evening.
The Grand Pacific went up at 4 p, m.
to-day,
The St. Paul is expected down to
morrow.
Early Monday morning the Minneapolis
will arrive going down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
AROUND THE COUNTY OFFICES.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Aug. so John Deere to c. F. Kuehl,
part lot 10, 81, IS, 1w, Moline, 81, 500
c. A. Whitridge to W B. Ferguson,
part lot 4, block 2, spencer's Sd addition
to Rock Island, 81, 800.
CHI. & J. Curtis to C. P Curtis, part
lot 6, block 4, Moline, 81.
w Emory to G. P. Curtis, part lot 6,
block 4, Moline, S240.
Heirs W. S. Curtis to G. P. Curtis, lot
6, block 4, Moline, 81, and same S240.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
A POEM


The thing that hath been, it is that which shs
be-
o, the welcome rain
The looked-for, hoped-for rain
Till 1t seemed our hope was vain.
The farmer shook his head,
As he sorrowfully sad
'Noran-we shall want bread
But God has spoken in words Of peace,
Seed-time and harvest shall never cease
o, faithless soul be strong
And thou shalt see ere long
Thy God can do no wrong.
Trust Him who died for thee,
Remember Calvary,
And thou wilt patient be;
For all needful things will on earth be given,
And death shall open "the gates CT heaven"
Rock Island, Sept. /.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
PRICES pnoro pARLoRs.

Photographs produced perfectly at Prices
popular Photograph Parlors. People are
particularly pleased with Prices pictures
and popular prices. His persistent pat
ronage proves his popularity as photo
grapner. No. 1891 second avenue, up
stairs. aug 20 aotw4t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
HARD COAL MARKET.

The bestls the cheapest. have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal. Office at E. d. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No. l, 706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1876
Aug 23-tf VIM. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $3.50;
range 1915; nut and No 4, $500 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield for
grates) $500. Blacksmiths' coal, Con-
nelleville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
NOTICE

All city officials who desire to go TO
Dubuque for whom free transportation
has been provided will please assemble al
the City Council rooms on Sunday, $50
p. m, Sept end
ROBERT KoEHLER.
City Clerk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
LAND FYCURSION

t. B. Olshausen, No. 228 Main street,
Davenport, gets up excursions to EN-
metsburg, Iowa, every three weeks.
Round trip tickets SO. 19tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
HARD COAL.

]. s Wylie, whose Office is with the
Coal Valley Mining company, will furnish
the best quality of genuine Cross Greek
Lchigh coal, clean and bright, at same
prices as other grades. aug31tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
HARn COAL.

Call on g. B. Sargent at the Office of
Port Byron Lime association. 1917 Sec
ond avenue, for prices on the best hard
coal in the city, tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
is this rirht mana q,

NO, my dear son it is not right, but it
is the custom. By and by the newspaper
man will get mad and refuse TO publish
such matter unless it is paid for hand
somely, as it should be.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
RnR SALE

400 acres of ia and 81 foot veins of
coal land near Terre Hsute, Ind
If ]. G. BANEs, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
KIN ELLIS
FOR BARGAINS 4!
mar 30lY
Geo. W. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency,
FOR JAIE

- Il Il
beautiful place of 60 acres, good building. 81,
acres in fruit balance in good crops miles NON
Milan, cheap
The best paying Meat Market in the civ h..
been established 30 years and has fine psrire
custom. If not sold soon, Will rent for tenn ~
years to responsible party.
A nice residence on 23d street with corner fo-
Nice residence and u acre on the bluff
Ten acres good level land with house. on brnF
Four acres on bluff, cheap.
Nice brick residence, with an acre or more Of
ground, on Elm street.
Brick residence with fine grounds, on I;-a .
Milan street railway
$1,000 will buy good house and lot CONVEX. sr-
to upper saw mills, depot and round house
$1,000 will buy good room house in frzr.cIe..
order, good well, Dry cellar and barn lot 5az1g.
easy terms.
500 viii buy good one story house and la..
with barn.
| Fine lots in Lyndes addition high and dry with
good water, convenient to business ard in guoJ
neighborhood; prices and terms easy,
Lot 8Ox240, through block cheap, easy terms
| can be divided into 40 foot lots.
INSURE your property with Geo. W. D. HAP
RIS; Standard, Reliable Companies represented
No. 1920 SECOND AVENUE.
apl-9d1y Under Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01

a good girl for general bouse-work: good wages
Apply at ll04 First avenue. aug-24lw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-01
FOR RENT.
WANTED.

Two or three good rooms in a private dwelling
Enquire at ARGUS Office. sept-l-lw