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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
The "Bull Dog"
Is COMING
Beyond the River.
Away Across the Mississippi is held Con-
yincing Conversation.

vinclng Conversation
Il tell pou sir, that they are one of the neatc=t
combinations ever produced, and my experience
of that sort of thing has been wide enough 10 enji-
tie my Judgment TO some respect
"oh, don't know responded the first speak
er's friend, with little yawn, though he didn't
take much interest in the subject, II have never
been able to see much difference in those things.
They are all pretty nearly the same size and made
of about the same stnH.r
The talk, of which the foregoing is a fragment,
took place in Gallatin, Missouri, not long ago, in
the snug Office of DR.. NJ. p. Flowers, one of the
leading hysicians of the State, who followed up
the vein in which he had introduced il substantial
" IN these words
Nonsense. that is the rigmarole of a boy, or
rather of man who either doesn't know or
doesn't care what he says. Those things, a. you
call them, are just different the moon is from
green cheese. Now, liniments, lotions and oint-
ments very good in most cases for the relief of
pain Inflammation. But, in the FIRST place they
are unclean. They soil the hands and the linen.
besides being always out of reach when they are
most wanted
Well, my dear Doctor sighed the traveller
from the North, ''what would YOU have This "a
wretched world anyhow, and nothing is ever at
hand when it is wanted You can't suggest any
thing -"
Aess can, broke I'm The Doctor, humping
the table with his fist, can suggest BENSoN's
CAFClNE POROUS PLASTER. have tried it
on my patients, and have tried il on myself. for
an attack Of Neumouia, and in all casses reliefbas
followed in from three to forty eight hours The
old plasters gre stage eoaehes-the Capcine is
telegraphic dispatch. For instance in cases of
Neuralgia, Mufcular Rheumatism, Lnmbago. re
tated action of the Kidneys, and -
II give it up. Doctor, and in case Of need I'll buy
Benson's, y said the traveller, pleasantly
In the center Of The genuine is CUT the word
CAPCINE.
Seabnry n johnson, Chemists. New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
FRIDAY NIGHTS CONCERT.

The Dutton Atwiil concert to be giyer
to morrow night at Harper's Theatel
promises to be a meritorious entertain
ment. The Chickering Quartet will aid in
making the exercises interesting Read
the program:
1. Quartet, He's the Man, ''............ Zoner
Chickering Quartet.
2. Song, The Wanderer, 's............ Schubert
Mr.. w. Fl. Clark,
B. Song, Elsa Dream CtLohengrin') Wagner
Miss Jennie button.
A. Duet, DUAL Mare, DUAL Terra" ... Verdi
Mr.. knorr and MIR Clark
B. Piano SOLO ''Conterstuch in Feminor, W ebeI
Tempo di marcia-Presto assai
Mrs. Alice Dutton-Atwill
g. Song, Because of Thee. Tours
Mr.. c. A. Knorr,
z. Quartet, When Evening Twilight, = Hatton,
Chickering Quartet.
Miss Dutton,
8. Song, The Old Story. "...... Rudolphsen.
MIR. C. I'll. Clark
10 Piano solo, Grand Transcriptonfrom the'Sex-
tette from Lucia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. List
Mrs. Anvil
IL. Song, MY Angel, Observation-Disclosures ser
Mr.. McWade.
10 Quartet, "Dimah Doe, '............ Clark
Chckering Quartet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
FOLLY SHOTS.

An actor contemplating suit for di
| vorce asked a lawyer what the retain.
| ing fee would be.
'.One hundred and fifty dollars, SAID
| the disciple of Blackstone.
That's pretty high priced, isn't it?''
Yes, l usually ask but fifty
But why do you charge me three
times as much as You charge any Other
| manP'
Because, returned the astute ex
| FOUNDER of Coke, when l undertake 8
divorce case for an actor, | generally
find that he has three times as many
| wives as any other man.
An exchange states that West Point
cadet begins with the same pay which a
Prussian captain receives after twenty
years of service. Well, what of that?
Prussian captain can't get leave
OF absence to have a might of it
in New York, two or three times a
month.
A gentleman who had boosted that
his health and cheerful spirits were due
to the fact that he bathed twice a day
was invited to dinner party When
the company had assembled the lady of
the house requested him to take a chair
which had been designated for the min
lister of the parish
''Ah, observed one of the guests TO
the hostess. Il see that you have an
eye to the eternal fitness of things.
Cleanliness is next to goodness.
The young men of Norway wear be-
trothal rings as well as their affianced
brides. In this country it is different.
The young men wear nothing before mar
riage 10 indicate their withdrawal from
the matrimonial market They wait
until after marriage and then they wear
rings in their noses.
The orator of the occasion was a
Brooklyn Alderman. AS he stood up To
address the audience he pulled down
his vest, readjusted his shirt collar and
threw back the lapel of his coat, dis
playing the noble chest to great advan-
tage- One of his fellow members could
not refrain from audibly noting his re-
to a Greek statue. His
speech, which was literally applauded,
as follows:
Gentlemen, you have heard that
Lord Nelson exclaimed at the battle of
Lake Erie, Give me death or Administer
AbbeyP But, gentlemen, don't want
none of your abbeys, and especially
English abbeys. When die. give me
a niche in the patent office of American
4 hear you are fine shot, MIR. Pill
coddy, said neighbor to that estima-
bic man as he was adjusting a bandage
over his right eye one morning.
whoever told you so is mistaken"
Mr.. p He must have meant
Mrs. Pillicoddy; 1 never knew her to
miss me-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

4
DR.. H. d. Hobart. of Chicago. the
present efficient secretary was reelected.
DIR. A. g. Beebc, of Chicago, was also re
elected treasurer.
The following gentlemen were elected
as the board of censors:
Drs. D. S. Smith, Chicago; f. FL Van
Lien, Hinsdale; L. Pratt, Wheaton; A II.
Small. Chicago: G. w Foote, Galesburg.
DR. t. G. Duncan was elected chairman
of the committee of arrangements, with
the power To select five members TO. assist
him Che president then announced the
appointments of bureaus for the ensuing
year
Following are the new members for
1888: J. c. TATE, Warren c. nj. Beebe,
Chicago: A nj. Pelham, Rock Island;
Jane ii. Miller, Moline; C. C. Pillsbury,
Atkinson; A. A, Paul, Rock Island; F.
H. Vessel, Moline; j. w. Coyner; Peoria
r. r. Wales, Lanark; j. III. Grey, Mt
Carroll; w T. Hooking, Joliet; +. w.
Gordon, Sterling; j. Reiter, Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

Annie Mutt, 16 year-old daughter of
Captain Mutt, of Uniontown, Pa, whom
Dukes killed. and sister of the girl whom
the murderer slandered, saw him stand
ing in front of hotel in that village.
Enraged by the sight, she caught up a
cobblestone and threw it at Dukes with
all her strength. He first lodged be-
hind man. and afterward ran into the
hotel. lie citizens rerret that the girl s
aim 49, ntt ya3re .crfect and her
ST. -a: = IT, ask of inf1icting
-, -. "a 80 murderer and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
ANNOUNCEMENT

Carse IL Reticker wish to inform the
public that they intend engaging in other
business and will sell their entire stock OF
boots and shoes and slippers at and below
cost, commencing with Monday the 9th
day of April. Our stock is complete
as we have just received our entire spring
stock. CARsE & RETICKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
Ghaan Lots for Sale.

One hundred lots in my addition at one
half their value. Low taxes six per cent
interest Deeds given and no money
down if they build. Also lots in Allen *
FIemine's Webb & Henrick's additions.
Cheap. Enquire of @. J. Dimick, or NJ
E. Sweeney, in my absence. 2Sdlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
cnRAPLoTs ZOE SALE.

$50 will buy large lot in my addition
10 South Rock Island l also throw on
the market thirty lots in Guyers addition
to Rock Island, near Augustana college,
and eight lots in the Chicago or Lower
addition Terms 10 suit purchasers.
I9-1mo E. II. Guyer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
a Card of Thanks.
To the Editor of the ARGUS:

To the Editor of the ARGUS:
Permit me, through the medium of your
widely read journal, to personally and
publicly express my profound and CRATE
acknowledgment for Tie uniform kind
ness and attention shown to my deceased
wife during her last illness, and for the
very large concourse of friends in atten
dance at the funeral services.
JOHN MCNEIL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
NEVER GIVE UP.

If you are suffering with low and de
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you viii rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz IL Bahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
ON THIRTY nays, 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 as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec % d-w1v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
The DAILY ARGUS.
Thursday May II, 1883.
FICEsT ICE CREAM PARL0Rs.

b. Birkenfeldt has now the finest ar
ranged ice cream parlors in the West,
having been lately refitted and refurnished
at great expense. Pure ice cream furnished
to pic MICS, soeiables, private parties,
etc No. 20f1 Fourth avenue. l2-lmo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM.

Fred Krell has had his popular restur-
ant rcfitted and refurnished throughout
and now has one of the most elegant
places in the CITY TO take a meal IN, or a
dish of his justly celebrated ice cream.
Drop in and see how his place looks.
IS Ct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
ROCHESTER,, N Y. March so, 1888.
Iweu Medicine Comnapv.


Stilwell Medicine Company:
GENTLEMEN-As a rule [ do not be
lieve in giving testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help others prompt me
to- add mine to your list. Your Still
wells Specific and Specific Pills
consider The most valuable remedy of the
age for the cure of all kidney and liver
troubles And when I find a medicine
that has so mnch merit as yours | cannot
retain from recommending il to all who
suffer from those complaints / have
taken great pleasure in commencing it to
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. Today feel as strong and well
as ever did in my life, Many thanks to
yonr timely aid.
Ionrs Very Truly,
G. j. CoNoILY
Fr0p- h"chester Rubber Stamp Works,
Rochester, n Y
apl-21-dw4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

The French silk manufacturers are ex-
perimenting with great hope of success
upon the fabors of ii certain spider which
has just been discovered on the African
coast This spider weaves thread of
bright yellow, which is Of great strength
and perfectly elastic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

The fiat folded scarfs that gentlemen
wear are copied for young ladies to wear
with plain, white linen military collars;
these scarfs are of pointed or brocaded
satin in small figures or stripes, and are al
so made of fonlard, checked silk and
OinOhams
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
He may Wen be Joyful.

TOPEKA, Kans., May ~, 1881.
III. Ell. WARNER s. Co: Sirs After 10
years of unmitigated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease / finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. ID. B. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

'Oh, my backY' is common excIama.
ton and expresses a world of misery and
suffering. 1t is singular this pain arises
from such various causes. Kidney
disease, liver complaint. wasting affect
ions, colds. rheumatism, dyspepsia, over
work and nervous debility are chief
causes. When thus ailing seek prompt
relief 1t can be found best in Browns
Iron Bitters, 1t builds up from the
foundation by making the blood rich and
pure. Leading physicians and ministers
use and recommend it. 1t has cured
many. and if you are sufferer try il.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

A new trimming for mourning dresses
has foundation of English Grape, on
which are applique desingns cut out of
black cashmere and put on with feather
stitching 1t has deep scallops or points
Tor one edge, while the other straight edge
Is to be attached to the garment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
"a RsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices;
isO- nairs ladies. kid button shoes for $1.75.
100 pairs ladies' goat button shoes, SlIO;
$50 pairs ladies Kid opera slippers, SloO
cases men Ia cali boots, SO
And ali uthcf goods in proportion lItf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

wool dresses of fine French cashmere
are by no means confined to colors. for
"hen OF the exquisite black cashmeres
ana henrietta cloths combined with white
ottoman SILK, and trimmed with lace
tnese are among the most refined and
costly dresses made by Worth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
FOR SALE.

Six,v lots in my addition TO the city OF
Rock Island Terms, one-fourth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest.
ami II d3m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17
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,
positive cure Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug
Store Large size 81 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

Mr. James McDaniels. 723 w. Twenty
second street, Chicago, I'll says: II found
Browns Iron Bitters to be the best blood
purifier ever used
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

Think, ladiesl You can permanently
beautify your eomplexinn with Glenn
Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker dye, so cts.
The weak, worn and dVspeptic should
take Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic No
other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

The brewery team of Raible g. Stengle
ran away this morning. but no serious
damage was done.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

Valenciennes lace is gradually coming
back INTO favor for trimming fischus edg-
ing frills, and for trimming evening dresses
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

1t is also used for bonnets. and there is
an effort to revive duchesse lace for
millinery purposes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-17

Mr. Robert Harris, 721 w, Twenty first
street, Chicago, H., says: 81 used
Browns Iron Ritters as tonic and found
it excellent
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-26
An ANaaY LOTTERY MAN.
n. 4. DauphIu Sues Postmaster Genera
Gresham for 100000.

WASHINGTON, July 25,-M. A. Dauphin,
Secretary OF the Louisiana Lottery Co., by
his attorney, G, W. Moulton, will begin
suit within the next few days sgainst Post,
master General Gresham, asking for dam,
ages sustained to his character by reason ot
the Postmaster Generals recent order, in
the sum Of 100000. Gresham's order re.
stored the original order Of Postmaster
General Key, 10 which Dauphin is spoken
OF as one N. A Dauphin, who is procuring
money by false and fraudulent pretenses,
etc, bauphip's sale Of lottery tickets hay-
ing been the foundation for Judges Keys
Characterization.
DAuphln is said to be deeply inpensed
and dead in earnest, but as Keys order was
ignored In the execution OF certain United
States statutcs, iorbidding the use Of the
mails to all immoral kinds OF business,
among which lotteries are mentioned, it 10
difficult TO understand how Gresham can
be made 10 suffer by simply iudotsiug in
his official capacity Keys Arst action in the
case,
Dauphin brought suit against Key, It
will be remembered, TO enloin him IRON
enforcing the order, suspending his trst
order until the injunction suit was decided.
The Louisiana Lottery Company thereupon
withdrew their appeal, and the second or'
der has been In force until Gresham sat
Down upon it by restoring order No: !,
which closes the mails against the Louisi-
ana lottery business,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-26

GALVESTON, Tex, July ga news
Lampasss special says: A carriage has been
found containing the skeletons OF three
grown persons and two children, sitting
bolt upright as il in life, under large tree
near road in Slsno county. The tree
was shattered by lightning. Itis supposed
that the carriage sought shelter under the
Tree and was struck, the bolt killing the
inmates and horses. The weathel.beaten
appearance OF the Garage and trimmings
argues that this occurred q year or two
ago. In quail trunk was letter address
eI to James 6. CHAM berlin, London, Esq.
land, The remains were found BY stock
man driving cattle, and reported to the au-
thorities, The parties are supposed to
have been tourists. The spot where they
were found is very secluded, and far from
any habjtation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-26
LosrIN rae walxLrooL.
Capt. webb's Rash Attempt 10 swim the
Niagara Falls kapids.

NEW YoRx, July 25.-The ItOrid's Buf-
falo correspondent ielegraphs as follows :
Captain Matthew Webb, the noted English
swimmer, was lost in the Niagara whirlpool
rapids yesterday afternoon. 1t had been ad-
vertised for several weeks that he would at
tempt to go over the course whichth Maid
olthe Mist ran on her trip to escape an
attachment many years ago. No craft but
this one ever survived that terrible chan
mel, and no human being, except her crew,
ever passed alive through the rapids Cap.
tain Webb and his business manager,
Fred Kyle, OF Boston, left Buffalo this
morning, and spent most of the day at
the hotels, about the falls, taking hut
cursory survey of the rapids. At
o'clock the press representatives and
others Immediately interested were in.
formed that Captain Webb would enter
the river at 4 o'clock. The number OF
visitors was small, there being not more
than FIVE hundred scattered along the
banks to witness the hazardous undertak.
ing. The failure Of the railroad companies
aud hotels to cooperate with him rendered
the enterprise failure, financially.
1t was precisely 1 O'Clock when Cap
tain Webb sprang from his boat about q
third Of mile above the railroad sus.
pension bridge, and close to the old
Maid Of the Mist landing, He was en-
tirely nude, save band worn around his
body for the protection Of bis stomach.
The daring and accomp ised swimmer
gave himself no artificial assistance what.
ever. His leap from the boat was greeted
with tprolonged cheering. lie struck
boldly into the middle OF the river, and
buoyed himself gracefully upon the sur.
face Of the water, as the mighty current car
ried him towards the deadly whirlpool,
nearly nile and a half below. II was a
tbr.llilg spectacle and brilliant perform.
ance. The struggle in tue rapids lasted
thirteen minutes, by which time Captain
Webb had reached the whirlpool. Here he
was seen to throw up QUE OF his arms,
az II to signal some unforeseen danger,
A second later he was buried into the
foaming bllows which dash upwards
forty or fifty feet, and whirl AMI seethe as
il lashed by u thousand demons. This was
the last seen OF the intrepid navigator.
The search continued until dark, when hit
manager gave him up as lost and returned
to Niagara Falls.
Captain Webb wss forty years old. He
leaves wife and two children in England
He had accumulated about $4,000 by bis
exhibitions.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-26

CmcAoo, July 25.-The TiMeT Rosebud
Agency, Dakota, special says the annual
sun dance OF the Sioux Indians occurred
Yesterday afternoon at camp near that
agency, about ] 900 savages being present
from ali parts OF the reservation, and a
number Of white visitors. Fifteen war
riors entered for the daace. having tasted
iour DAYS before entering upon 1t Their
nodies were frightlully lacerated according
10 ne usuages Of the tribe, attesting the
Same qualities OF the participants. II Is
probable this is the last lima those crueltles
viii be permitted. A strong effort will be
made to have the Government interdlct
this barbarous practice.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-07-26

A Plent.raI supply OF the Lucious Frui
Promised.


Promised.
DoyER, DEL, July 25.-Though peach
shipments have been made from several
points below, the season Is few days
backward and the rush will not begin be.
fore the lat OF August. But the June
fall" is over even in upper New Castle, and
the growers, as we'll as the railroad men,
now know what to expect in everything
except coming prices. The crop through.
out the State will be large. Dover is more
in the centre OF the fuIl-growirg belt this
year, and there have been special facilities
for gathering the following facts about the
crop: The crop in Kent county promises
to be large yield. Absut Kenton, on the
Chesapeake & Delaware railroad, the crop
will be fair. In Duck Greek hundred there
will be about hall crop. Along the bay
the crop will be lighter than last year.
All along the western part OF the county
the crop will be large enough, and in the
centre Of the county the crop will be larger
than last year,
There Will be general scarcity OF the
yellow fruit, except the smock, which is
sbout the last crop. The centre OF the
peach crop this year will be, as usral,
about Wyoming and Camden. +. P. Han
son, who bought a $4,000 farm one year
aro, has an abundant yield-in fact all Of
the growers about that section OF the
county. In Harrington to-day It was said
that more than an average crop would be
grown In that locality and that the came
Was true about Parnlngton, Mtlbrd and
FELTON,. From FELTON, TO the Maryland
| line on the west, and from Frederick to
the Law shore on the East, Is belt oi
peach orchards which will yield the grow.
ers handsome profits. The dropping ol
The peaches Ia now oyer, and q slight In
yestieation Of the orchards shows that the
Weld will be considerable in advance oi
last year.
In. Mills, Superintendent Of the Della
ware division OF The Pennsylvania Rail
road, has made ample preparation for the
shipping OF the crop. He estimates thai
5000 600 baskets will be shipped over the
Delaware Railroad and its numerous con
uec,ions. Kent county will probably shiF
more than aAy other county on the Penin
sula, A great many otthe peaches RAISED
In this county ara used BY the numerous
cannerias and drying houses In the county