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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
AROUND THE COUNTY OFFICES,
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


81. Lequatte, Jr., to Lewis Bruner,
e4 NV Sc 2, 16, 5w, 1925
9-Argillo Works to Thomas Pugh-lot
16 and W! II, block /, Carbon Cliff; $175
County Clerk to ". r. Moore and A.
L. Carson, nw4. sw4, 10, 16, CIV taxes.
s. L. Wade to L. H, Castor, lot l in
nj, 2, Is, 5w; $25.
COUNTY COURT.
r. Malcolm Louis v Eckhart. Re
plevin Continued by agreement.
j. Lequatte administrator, J, w
Ballard and S. c. Wakely Assumpsit.
Defendants defaulted. Damages assessed
at $347.53.
Agnes Knickerbocker Eugene Knick-
erbocker Attachment. Continued fol-
service.
B. Kuppenheimer ct al, VI. E. Gold
smith Assumpsit. Defendant defanlt-
ed. Damages assessed at $573.
Rhodes Il Bradley Moline Stove Com
pany Assumpsit. Defendants default
ed. Damages assed at 1905.
o. R. Keith & Co. v Allie Hyatt. As
sumpsil Defendant defaulted. Damages
$500.
Robert Hill William Young As
sumpsit Defendant defaulted Dam
ages $225.
]. A. Boyer 7. J. Davis and A.
Weckel. Assumpsit Defendants de.
faulted. Damages $202.15
PROBATE
July Estate of John L. Wilson, de.
ceased. Claims allowed.
Estate of John SCHNEIDER, deceased.
Letters testamentary issued to Johanna
SCHNEIDER. Bond filed and approved.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Gustaf L. Lindstedt and Miss Rosa
Lindstedt
Jakob J. Harkka and Miss Rhoda j.
Fristedt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
TIE RIVER.

The Mary Morton went below at 8
O'clock.
The Minneapolis will be up tomorrow
evening
The Keokuk went up at daylight this
morning.
The bold War Eagle went below
this morning.
A Galena special says: News was
received in this city of the death at home.
near Platteville, Wis, of William H.
Laugton, for thirtY-five years captain
on the Upper Mississippi, and one of the
most popular and best-known river men
between st. Louis and St Paul. He was
60 years of age, and died of paralysis,
caused by an injury of the spine sustained
about year ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
FAIR BATHERs AT BAY.

Yes, sir" said Prof. Thomas w.
Tobln, Grab Orchard Springs is very
pleasant resort, and there is nice COM
pany of summer idlers there. / have been
there some days. and feel much invigora-
ted. 1t is run on the religious basis now
You can not find bar-room, but you
have drinks sent to your room. By the
way there was almost fatal case of mis-
taken identity up there last week during
the hot spell. Several of the most pop
ular ladies of the Springs concluded to 60
bathing one afternoon. They took the
greatest precautions asto their destination
and safety from intrusion. They took ].
Robinson along to guard them-Jim, by
the way, being dog named after the
late popular manager They took along
also some tight netting and nuns yelling
to improvise INTO bathing suits, there
being no suits discovered at the Springs.
Well, it went along very nicely for a
while. Jim sat upon the bank and watch
ed the clothes, and not cloud was
athwart the bathing horizon. The ladies
having pinned on the light drapperies,
made dive into the pellucid waters.
When they cane to the surface and
walked up in the shallow water there was
change in Jim's demeanor Jim had been
instructed TO keep men away, and when
the ladies emerged the wet drapperies
were clinging so closely that Jim's mind
became disturbed, and, having strict order
he took them for men, and setting up a
bark like wolf he went sailing fiercely
into the water after the ladies. They
tried to quiet him, but he snapped at
them so viciously that they ran shrieking
out of the water and up the bank. By
this time some gentlemen fishing at a
distance had become alarmed and one
came rushing up to see what was the
matter. This produced fresh screams, and
Jim's barking fire was divided. The la
dies hid behind trees, and with difficulty
and much disgust succeeded in persuading
the gentlemen that they were merelyromp
ing with Jim. However, there was no
more bathing that day, and mosquito
bar bathingsults are at Discount at the
Springs L0u6s0SHe (Ky.) Commercial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
THE CORONER.s Jury.

Deputy Coroner l.. v Eckhart held an
inquest over the remains of Mason, the
man who hung himself at Hillsdale The
jury was composed of James Dillon,
foreman; John A. Johnson, Richard Hill.
Henry Oppendike, E. W. Hickox and A.
F. Behrendt. After examining several
witnesses, the following verdict was re-
turned:
1--WE the undersigned jurors, sworn to
inquire into the death of Hans Mason,
CD oath do find that he came to his death
by hanging, without any known cause to
the Jury"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

These figures were placed very high,
and the allowance was made for repairs,
when they could be made by the firemen.
The Union says;
A veteran fireman gives us as the ap-
proximate expense of organizing the
service advocated, the sum of $12, $3.50
The items are for a fire alarm telegraph
So, 200; chemical engine So, 500; eight
horses $1,000; repairing engine $3.50;
changing hose carts $500; changing hose
houses $4,000. The annual operating
expense he places at $14,205-five men
at $45 per month and and one at $50 for
the hook and ladder truck, So, 300; twelve
men at $45 and three at $50 for three
hose carts, $3.50; three men at $45 for
the chemical engine 81 SEQ; and a chief
engineer $1,000 And there is no pro-
vision for new hose in either group of
items
The estimate of the veteran fireman"
is MOI far out of the way, although little
high. The number of men he mentions
would not be needed
The ARGUS has only words of praise for
our present fire department. They are
men that do their duty when called upon.
For their work, the city pays them moth
ing In fact, each fireman is compelled to
pay $3.50 per year for the privilege OF
belonging to the fire department. But
that is neither here nor there. The time
has come for Rock Island to make ad-
vancement liz her fire department. That
advance is demanded by the business men
and property owners of the city. The
nature of that advance is the organization
of paid department, and the doing away
with the volunteer department. We want
men thoroughly trained-mcn who under
go a fire-drill every day We want a
system that locates fire within a halt
square of where it is raging. We want a
system so thorough that firemen are on
the streets within ten seconds after the
alarm sounds, and are at the scene OF
action. with water ready to turn on with
in five minutes. We want a system where
goods ia store rooms, furniture in dwell
ings, can be protected from fire and water
by the means of a chemical" Now
what extra expense will this make? OuI
present system costs about 81, 400. Under
the paid system, it will not cost over Ter
or eleven thousand There is quite 6
difference between 81, 400 and 81, 900
the taxpayer will say True, but tina
difference will be saved four times ovel
within year. Every year there are fires
in our city, where, if water was put OF
within five minutes after the fire
alarm was sounded, hundreds of dollars
would be saved Hundreds of dollars
would be saved every year by the means
Of sending in the alarm by telegraph.
Thousands of dollars would be saved
every year on insurance, for with a paiC
department insurance companies would
take risks in our city for cheaper rate:
than they do now. No man, certainly nc
practical man, can say that there is not
saving in having paid department
Other cities the size of Rock Island have
discontinued the volunteer department
and adopted the paid system, and if there
was a change broached, the citizens
would hold indignation meetings, but the
change will be made in Rock Island be
fore many years, Notwithstanding thu
howl of the old fogies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
THESE ARR SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system re-
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only' certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entile
satisfaction or money refunded Sold at
fifty cents q bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich
will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora'
ton of health and manly vigor. Address
as above-N. B. No risk is incurred, a:
thirty days trial is allowed
dec % d. WY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
The I.ins We LOVE 10 Press

Inclose pearly teeth, exhale fragrance
when opened. If this double charm were
wanting, they would lack their main at
traction and probably remain unkissed.
SOZODONT will secure it, DiscOlOralion
Of the teeth, unhealthiness of the gums,
and a breath which causes repugnance,
are completely remedied by this incom-
parable beautifier aud antiseptic of the
teeth. which is as pleasant to taste and
smell as il is reliable in its action
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
CAUGHT on THE FLY.
BY AReus-EYrD REPORTERS FOR THE ARGUS.

Turtle Soup tonight, at Scper's.
The c. NJ. & St. Paul pay car was here
to-day.
The funeral of Mrs. George Woodruff
occurred at 2 p, m. to-day.i
Turtle Soup tonight. at Soper's.
The young Peoples working society
held very enjoyable picnic at Black
Hawk to day.
The Omega society meets at the resi-
.dence of Alderman Henry to night.
Mems workingshoes 95 cents, at Carse
& Reticker's.
Regular meeting of John Buford Post.
G. A. r. tonight.
Regular monthly meeting of the Bust
ness Mems association tonight.
Messrs. George Bruehler and Will
Weishar, of Freeport have been visiting
friends in Davenport and Rock Island
for the past few days.
Turtle Soup tonight, at Soper's.
Mrs. James Kelley will arrive this
evening from Chicago and will spend the
summer with the family of Mr., Q. Leon
ard
Six dollars will buy the best -four in
the city at Streckfus & Bartemier's.
d10-1m
Mr. Peter Farrell has gone to Cascade,
Dubuqu county. Iowa, where he has
the contract of building German
Lutheran church.
Turtle Soup to night, at Soper's.
Rev J. j Harkha, graduate of Angus
tana college, will he married this evening
to Miss Rosa j. Fristedt.
Superintendent Kemblc left to day 20
attend the annual meeting of the Illinois
Society, of school principals at Lake Bluff
David CRUDE, Alfred J. J Hacket and
Gustav L. Lindstedt have declared their
intention of being citizens of the United
States
At the meeting of the board of super
visors it was Resolved, That 81, 500 of
the levy of county taxes for the year 1888,
be appropriated and set aside for the pur-
pose of paying for the county building
now in process of erection"
For awnings, tents, etc., apply to G. II.
Young, No III Main street Davenport.
may2d3m
G. G. Grady has on exhibition, on
Second avenue, between Sixteenth and
Seventeenth, mechanical wonder, which
will cost only ten cents to see. To describe
it would take columns. 1t is the work of
y man who went insane trying to invent
perpetual motion. Take your children to
see it this evening.
Mr. James W. Cook, 354 Clark street.
Chicago H., says; Browns Iron Bit
tiers has entirely cured me Of dyspepsia
His name was A. c. Holland and he
was on his way to Omaha. He got off
here to take drink, and went to sleep on
the corner of Fourth avenue and Tween
tieth streets. He was rudely awakened
by the police, and told 10 come along.
In the awakening act he lost his false
teeth, and nearly the whole force was
employed searching for them Justice
Chopper fined him S. which he paid,
and resumed his Journey toward Omaha
Turtle Soup tonight, at Soper's.
There was considerable complaint
made, Sunday, on account of the
inadequate transportation facilities on
the Milan street car line to and from
Black Hawk Many were compelled to
wait there till after O'Clock before they
could return. We are informed that such
inconvenience as this will be avoided
when the new dummy is received.
The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, give a
wholesome appetite, put new life in a
broken down body-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

What will cure the worst case of dys
spepsia2 What will insure hearty appe
tite and increased digestion? What will
cure general debility and give new
lease of life? What will dispel nervous
depression and low spirits? What will re
store exhausted mothers to full strength?
What will strengthen nerves andmuscles
What will enrich the blood? What will
enable you to overcome weakness, wake
fuluess and lack of energy? What will
prevent chills' and fever and other effects
of malarial poison2 Browns Iron Bitters
1t is we'll to know this
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
A GREAT DISCOVERY.

That is daily bringing joy to the homes
of thousands by saving many OF their
dear ones from an early grave. Truly is
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Loss of Voice Tickling in
in the throat Pain in the Side and Chest,
or any disease of the Throat and Lungs,
a positive cure Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Hartz Il Bahuseu's Drug
Store Large size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
The Prize of Beauty

would never have been awarded to Venus
if her teeth had been yellow. Frail NOR
tai, unlike the deities of the fable, have
perishable teeth, but these may retain
unimpaired to an advanced age, if they
will use SozoDoNT, which keeps the
teeth free from impurities which destroy
them and renders them objects of admir-
alton. 1t is pure, refreshing, leaves an
agreeable flavor in the mouth, and sweet
ems the breath.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
SHOT IN THE BRAIN.

Major Robert Smith, book keeper at the
Davenport Plow Works, attempted to
commit suicide. Monday He purchased
a pistol went into the coal shed, placed it
to his temple, and pulled the trigger. Of
course it went off The bullet cracked
his skull and entered, so the doctors say,
his brain. He was taken to the German
hospital, and at last accounts. was able to
talk. He has been taking morphine, of
late, which undoubtedly accounts for the
rash act.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder OF The world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can,
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale by
HartZ & Rshnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

Try bottle of Stilwell's Specific if
troubled with kidney or liver disease.
The symptoms are, backache, loss of
memory, loss of appetite or sleep, OF
worst of all loss of vital energy. You
will secure relief and add your name to
the hundreds cured by this wonderful
medicine Price Shopper bottle. Manu-
featured by
THE STILWELL MEDICINE CO.,
Monmouth, Ill
StilwelPs Specific Pills cure constipa.
ton. Price % cents For sale by all
druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

:" Mena sana in corpore sano' "a
sound mind is sound body is the trade
mark of Aliens Brain Food, and we as
sure our readers that, If dissatisfied with
either weakness of Brain or Bodily power
this remedy will permanently strengthen
both. $1.--At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

Freshness and purity are communicate
ed to the complexion by Glenn's Sulphur
Soap.
Hills Hair Dye, black or brown, SOC.
Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is endorsed
by physicians Ask for Colden's; nc
other OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as a preventive a.
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the Zero Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Ha-
zard & Co, New York, and sold by all
Druggists is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
He may Well be Joyful.

TOPEKA. Kans., May IL, 1881.
H. II. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-After 10
years of unmitfgated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease ! finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. D. B. Owens.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city of
Rock Island. Terms, onefourth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest.
4pl 10 d3m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
WILL START Up.

B. D. Buford & co. will start their
mammoth pillow works in operation again
tomorrow, having been thoroughly
repaired, and the machinery greatly
improved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
BASE BALL.

The Stars and nine composed of c.,
R. |. & P railway men will play at the
Hopfeld, tomorrow afternoon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
NOTICE.

The taxes on dogs are now due, and
must be paid by the last of this month.
All dogs without collars will be shot on
the 1st of August. PHIL MILLER,
City Marshal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

Malaria positively cured with Emorys
Standard Cure Pills. never failing remed,
y; purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
sugar-coated. 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10

Mr. August Mitchell, so Emma street,
Chicago, H., says: Browns Iron Bitter
entirely cured me of dyspepsia and sleep
less-ness,"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
A PAM DEPARTMENT.

The Union. it seems, takes exception
to the article in the ARGUS of yesterday
advocating paid fire department. The
cost of maintaining such department
was placed at the following figures:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-10
THE DAILY ARGUS.
Tuesday July 10, 1888.
CARsE AND RETIcKER

offer the following way down prices;
1870 pairs ladies' kid button shoes for S1.75
100 pairs ladies goat button shoes, $40.
1870 pairs ladies' kid opera slippers, 81
cases mems calf boots, $2.25
And all other goods in proportion. Tiff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-10

Wilkie Collins last story is called "My
Lady's Money" In this country it would
have been: ''Mother-in-Law has got the
Stamps" or "The Old Woman is Well
Heeled." remarks paragrapher All Ameri-
cans do not employ such outrageous slang
phrases as the above. In speaking of Ely's
Cream Balm. however, they do say Its
perfect Its as fragrant as flowers. and
certain death to catarrh," &C, sc. This Balm
is not liquid or snuff, and is easily applied.
Thousands of grateful persons attest its
efficacy. lone in our family had catarrh for
years" said Il. w. Merrill, Sec'y Phoenix
Manuf'g Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. "She
Intellectually tried other remedies and several
specially doctors in Boston. Ely's Cream
Balm has restored her health and hearing,
which were considered incurable." Try it,
reader. Price, 30 cents. may ldeod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-10
Come II .ms to Finish Training.

John p. Kennedy, who is to row a FIVE mile
race at the Point Of Pines, May 80, with Ed.
ward Hanlan, arrived in Portland Monday
noon. and took up quarters at the Falmouth
Mr.. Kennedy will remain in Portland until
the race takes place. He is looking in fine
condition. He will practice steadily IN the
front harbor. and from his calm, untrouble d
mein, no one would ever mistrust that he vas
preparing for a struggle with the champion
oarsman. But Kennedy has level head as well
as fine physique, and what he doesn't know
about rowing is scarcely worth the acquisition
One thing is certain, and that is that lots of
Portland boys have sufficient confidence in
Mr. Kennedy to back him with their money
on the result of the race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-10
Death Of an Aged Lawyer.

The oldest lawyer in the State. Richard
Belcher, Esq, of NJ ine, and a pensioner of
the war of 1872. died at Freeport, April 2Sd,
at the age Of % years, 3 months, days. He
was a well known and highly respected resi-
dent of the village. Those familiar with the
local history of the town have long remem-
bered him untiring worker after the
principle of perpetual motion. For years
past The weary and ending search
had been his life work. He died without the
crown of success. 1T was 81 years ago"
said a resident of that town. Every man,
woman and child, well nigh all, in fact, ex-
cept the invalid and the bed ridden gathered
at the railroad to witness the first experiment
tai essay of his principle. He had reasoned
that immense hind and diminutive front
wheels would so disturb the center of gravity
rs to contain perpetual motion. The ma
chine made to run upon the railroad track
There was down grade in front of the old
depot at Freeport, and the machine was put
on and pointed down the grade They gave
1t a little push to create an energy. Ii went
DOWN hill first rate. Everything was oiled
and the machine hummed like the wind. 1t
went down the hill, through the hollow and
began to climb the up grade. The spectators
the speed lessen and the up grade evi-
IDENTIFY growing too much. IL stopped finally
and after painful suspense rolled back into
the hollow and after few oscillations stood
STILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-10

VssOoD W0OOG1m8 A130 n 4IeW1o1OUss
While number of small boys we're loung.
ing on the sand bank near the upper NJ. c.
c. R. station, in Lewiston, on Sunday, a
strange lad appeared. When within few
rods Of the group he pulled out revolver
and fired twice at the boys. They immediate
ly ran from the place in alarm. One of them,
atwelve-year- old son of Mrs Julia A. Ju ikins
Who keeps boarding house on Lisbon street,
turned around, and the strange boy fired at
him. The Judkins boy raised one of his
hands as he would, ii he were wardin2 off q
blow. and the ball from the revolver struck
his hand. A surgeon gave him an an@sthetic
and cut ont the ball. which passed nearly
through his hand. The wound is not serioas j.
The above is his version Of the affair. and
is corroborafed by his mates. Nobody knows
who the boy shootist il. Ee seemed about IA
years of age. His motive in shooting is not
known. He was seen in an allev, near Lisbon
street, later in the day. There, the clue is
lost.