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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
A TRANQUIL Scene.

Every city. including Chicago, doubt
less believes that its own officers would
take the premium for being the most
gentlemanly, well-behaved and courte-
Gus But they will have to undergo a
severe competitive examination before
they can hope to win, against the New
York Commissioners of Emigration. In
any fair wrestle for the prizes these gen
tlemen would be barred out, as alto
gether unapproachable. AT their last
meeting, Mr.. Ulrich, one of the MEM
bers, having said that the others had no
common sense, the President said he
had no right to criticise any member of
it. Mr.. Ulrich said the board behaved
so disgracefully that the Legislature was
trying to get rid of it. He made other
candid remarks about another member
of the board, Mr. Stephenson-whc
sprang up excitedly, and, shaking his
fist at Mr.. Ulrich, exclaimed: He has
no right to drag in my personal affairs;
he must keep his mouth shut or 1 will
do it for him" You will have a
larger contract on your hands than you
can carry OUT retorted MIR. Ufrich. -
You must not talk SO about me, or |
will settle your hash You contempt
BILE old skunk; that's what you are, -
cried Mr.. Stephenson, who was now
white with rage. "Mr. Stephenson OPP
posed DIR. Jorg, well-known special
ist," said Mr.. Ulrich, ''simply because
he is German" Il say that you are
a liar when you say that" cried Mr..
Stephenson, rising to his feet and glar-
ing at Mr.. Ulrich. who returned the
gaze. but kept his hands in his pockets.
Il opposed Mr.. Jorg because he was
not a citizen ''Well, l accept that"
.sal 81
done so before had the explanation been
made like a gentleman and not a loafer"
At this moment the Mayor entered the
room and interrupted this animated
conversation. If there is anybody cal
eulated to inspire respect it is your av-
erage municipal ot1icer.-Detron Free
Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Don't 0verdo It.

An old Quaker writes TO the Cincin-
natl Gazette, in reply to question which
had appeared in the Gazette:
THE old Horace Greeley saying was.
Plant one more acre of corn To it ]
would give the emphatic answer,
Don't. Now, the reason: There is
scarcely a farmer who does not plant a
larger acreage than he can profitably
attend to, and the result is that three
acres hardly crop out so much as one
acre ought to; and we hear of twenty,
thirty or forty bushels of corn to the
acre where ii ought to be from sixty to
one hundred bushels, and if the time
spent on twenty acres of corn were
spent on ten, and the manure dribbled
on the twenty were judiciously used on
the ten, there would be ten acres to put
in grass, set to enriching itself, and at
the same time making splendid pastur-
age for half score of yearlings, besides
realizing fully as much corn as in the
old-style way; and instead of blowing
the corn only two or three times, we
had better pillow it six times. Now,
know whereof | speak. During a
drought, several years ago, q certain
farmer bid his boys pillow the corn seven
times that summer, and while the neigh
bors' cribs were very lean that wear, his
crop was the largest ever gathered on
that farm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..



Harlow Barber is in town for a few
days.
Corn and hay are scarce on the mark Ell
at the present time.
Frank Dahms has left for Newton Ia
DIR. Sayles, of cleveland, ILL.,. was in
the city yesterday.
SchillInger & Trumbull have had a
force of men at work at Coal Town dur
ing the past few days.
The j, s. Keator will start up the river
in few days
Amos Caverlytis rapidly getting ont of
his financial difficulties. fact which we
are glad to state.
1t is rumored that Superintendent Mack
will he invited 10 step down aud out, this
spring.
Howard Butler is again in The city.
Peter Lawson, of Oneida, the principal
partner in Lawson & Co.'S. arrived in
town this morning.
Mrs Peter Benson, of South Moline, is
very sick with pneumonia.
Mayor Knox will take his seat on the
first Monday in May.
Squire Mapes married Louis NJ Deems
and Miss Mary Pfaff. both of CLEVELAND,
Henry county, last night
| A.. Sinnett is in fair way to recover.
Elmer Dick is now located at Helena.
Ark. where he is bill clerk for the Moline
Lumber Co, at that place,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
PERSONAL.

Among ARGUS callers this afternoon
was Mr.. J. NJ Mcnamara. general agent
l. Haverly's famous minstrel organiza-
ton.
Last night Mr.. Thomas b. Shiel left
this city for a fortnights visit with a
brother in New York city, after which he
will visit his parents in Auburn, N. Y.
An ARGUS representative had the plea
sure this morning of meeting Mr. It. III.
Wygant Of Albany. n Y, proprietor of
the extensive baggage transfer at that
point, who is on his way to Council
Bluffs but who stopped over day in
Rock Island in order to visit with his old
friends, Hon. James z. and Mrs. Mott
He is quite favorably impressed with
Rock Island and with its people and ex
poets to put in his time to good advantage
in needed recreation, his purpose being to
return home about the 25th inst
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Poor Foolish Freddie.

Freddie Gebhard is 1ong-suffering
young man. says the Brooklyn Eagle,
and views the publicity that his affec-
ton for Mrs. Langtry has brought upon
him with considerable tolerance. Re-
Gently friend showed him one of the
new scarf pins which have been sprung
upon the market by an enterprisine
jeweler, and the only remark it elected
was, Very pretty, from Mr.. Gerhard.
The pin is technically known as the
Freddie, and consists of little gold
jackass, bearing packs filled with gram
mars and spelling books, and having a
face on which there is small nous
taehe and a single glass. Mr.. Gerhard
is by no means the society man he was
before Mrs. Langtry's arrival. Two or
three years ago he was one of the most
popular society men in New York, and
was the leader of the would-be English
set in the Knickerbocker Club. Now
he scarcely goes to the Kniekerbockel
at all, and is so numerically gnyed
when he puts in an appearance either
there or at Delmonico's that he is living
life of seclusion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
THAT GALE.

The hurricane that swept over this sec
ton last night viii never be orgotten.
1t was the liveliest April zephyr; that
Rock Island ever entertained. The Spen-
ncer found it impossible to make her
last landing in the evening on the other
side and was compelled to return to this
| side effecting landing with considerable
difficulty Mr. Clark, the electric light
carbon adjuster. continued to climb one
tower about 10 O'Clock but being com
PEELED to hang on the railing with one
handwhile adjusting the carbon, concluded
that he would postpone farther aeria
flights. The bill boards on Sixteenth
street near Second avenue were blown
fiat and this forenoon our telegraph oper-
| ators had no Chicago wire but were
Obliged to send on the St. Louis. Altos
gether it was the fiercest blow we have
had for several months
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11

A rather peculiar sight to day was
Charles Atkinson riding up Maiu street
on a load of dirt Mr.. Atkinson is one
of the richest men in Moline.
e. j. Dahms. counsel for Charles
Waner in the assault case, made very
earnest plea in favor of his client.
Sam Kennedy has rented the store
room over Smiths hardware store, and
will soon lay in stock of printing
material.
The Sylvans are making preparations
toward organizing good crews for the
coming regatta at Pullman.
Dr. McKinnie has filed his bond as
supervisor. The doctor will make things
howl at the next session of the board.
Charles Waner since he came back
from the Reform school has behaved him
self as we'll as any boy in Moline.
C. F. Hall retained from St. Louis
this morning, where he has been on
business trip i'll the interests of the Grain
Cseaaer. he leaves for Minneapolis on
Friday
II is 9b0ut time that the Library Board
gave zip having Sunday school entertain
ments in Moline, they don't pay.
This morning Karl, age1 years, the
only child of Rev. p l.. Morgan, died of
scarlet fever at Beloit, Wis, where lie has
been visiting with his mother Rev. Mr..
Morgan went up there yesterday The
remains will be brought to Moline for
interment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11

beyond expectations and its aim is to be
numbered among the best.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax will deliver q
lecture on Lincoln and Garfield at Town
Hall, Milan, evening of April ID. Ar
engagements have been made with the
street cars 10 run To and from lecture oil
There are strong probabilities of another
rain within twenty-four hours.
Fancying himself insulted by lad
named August Weaver, John Meyer, the
shoemaker, seized the lad by the throat
and left some tell tate imprints thereon.
A warrant was issued and Officer EtZel
took him before Squire Chopper this after
noon. After hearing the testimony which
included the admission of Meyer that he
grabbed the boy by the collar, the
Squire announced s. and costs, the whole
amounting to $925. The next time that
John gets angry he will seize himself by
the throat, probably.
We are glad to see Capt. John Peetz
back again at his post of duty as cashier
of the Peoples National Bank after a
severe Illness, caused manly by kidney
disorders During his illness he was
under the care of Davenport physicians
in their hospital in that city. He re
turned to duty last Monday.
twill be remembered that John W.,
the Interesting four years old son of
Mayor Carse, was very i'll about three
months last year of gastric and brain
fever He partially recovered. however.
but on election day had relapse and has
been seriously i'll ever since. To-day he
is somewhat better and DIR. Gait has
hopes of bringing him through. Tie
numerous friends OF Mr. and Mrs. Carse
will await with great anxiety additional
news from the bedside of the precious lit
tie fellow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing It's value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery. diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Tcething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription OF one of
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. and is. for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb % m-w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11


Brief obituary notice OF wagner;
sFrance has lost her most implacable
enemy
so has music!'
Scene from vaudeville which casts
much light on the political situation OF
France:
LET us be on our guard"
'sBut the signal for us to be on our
guard has not yet been given!
LET us be on our guard all the same!
This absence of signal may be the slg-
nalr'
Rural Joke in the dull season:
what heresy is obnoxious alike to
science and religion
'.Heresypilas!'
Prince Krapotkine, while staying in
Geneva, observed that wherever he went
he was followed by spy.
His mind was soon made up as to his
course of action, and upon the first OPP
portunity that presented itself he walked
np to his man and dealt him a whack on
the side of the head that almost felled
him.
Here, my friend, the Rihilist prince
went on, putting a louis into his hand,
eff you make any cutlery this is the
maximum amount that | shall be fined.
You may as well have the money as the
public treasury. Take it, and whenever
You want a louis come to mel
A diner-out, who has had more than
his share of the wine, is carefully feeling
his way home at night, when he unfor-
tunately stumbles against the circular
railing which surrounds statue.
And having gone around it about
seven times the hopelessness of his stu
alton flashes upon Kim with vividness,
and he sinks down upon the pavement
outside with despairing shrek:
1.-The scoundrels! They We shut me in
here!"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
A Tramn's Treat.


A tramp went into a saloon recently
to beg a drink, and while waiting fol
the barkeeper to come from back
room he noticed quarter lying on the
counter, and gently laid his hand over
il When the barkeeper appeared the
stranger cordially invited him to join
him in drinking, paying for the treat
with the quarter some former customer
had left. The two conversed while on
the irritability of human affairs, etc,
when the saloonist, wishing to recipro-
cate such gracious cordiality, kindly
asked the tramp to have something
with him. OF course there was no re-
fusal, and, after drinking, as the tramp
started ont he gave the scheme away, "
and vanished from the house with the
voice of the saloonist ringing in his eal
to ''come back aud have cigar. ~
Frankfort (hy) Commonwealth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
The Clever Women of Mexico.

Spanish tradition respecting the fair
sex has not entirely died out in Mexico,
and it is with some difficulty that .wo-
man is able TO do any work except that
of teaching.
The stand taken by Senorita MontOya,
of Puebla. is worthy of notice. At the
age of II years this remarkable girl
had finished the course of study at the
Young ladies' academy where she at
tended. but she was refused a final ex-
animation because it was never given to
pupils under 16.
Resolved to waste no time, she pur-
sued alone the studies of botany, philos-
opy, chemistry, and other subjects pre-
paratory to the study of medicine, upon
which her whole mind was bent Before
she was Is her father, an officer in the
army, died, leaving the family penni-
less, and she at once, assuming the
support of her widowed mother, took up
the business of nursing, making a special
study of the diseases of her own sex.
. Under Il private tutor she studied
Greek, Latin and mathematics, and at
length applied for admission TO the med
zeal college at Puebla. After much
opposition she succeeded in obtaining
permission from the Government 10
enter as a special student While pur-
suing her studies she supported herself
by teaching and by acting rs physician
in the women's hospital She has re-
Gently passed an examination with high
honors, and will soon receive her degree
as doctor of medicine. She is now about
% years old.
Art culture is also well developed
among Mexican women. Az the recent
exhibition of paintings held to celebrate
the centennial of the Academy of Fine
Arts in the City of Mexico, the second
prize was awarded to Senorita Elena
Barreiro, the first having been given to
Felix PARA, young Mexican artist of
remarkable genius, now pursuing his
El.t..,,,.,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
SERIOUS AccIDENrNEAR PRE-EmprIoN

ing was in progress in the farm of Mr.
Christy Blakely, about ten miles from
Presumption, (tbe raising being mainly
done by horse power a wire suddenly
parted disconnecting the pulley block etc.
and badly injuring two men. Mr. Henry
Blakely's ankle was dislocated or badly
sprained and the hired man. Jas. Doonan
had leg broken; his back being more Oh
less injured DIR. G. c. Garter was sen
for and went out last evening. To-day
the injured were as com Portable as pos
ible under the circumstances. although
Doonan is in the most precarious situa
ton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Beyond the River.
Away Across the Mississippi is held a Con-
vineing Conversation

| vineing Conversation.
Il tell pou, sir, that they one of the nelir-i
combinations ever produced, and my experience
of that sort of thing has been wide enough 10 cnU
! tie my Judgment to some respect
'Oh, don't know, responded the first speak
ers friend, with little yawn, as though ne didn't
take much interest in the subject, 81 have never
been able to much difference in those things.
They all pretty nearly the same aize' and made
of about the same stnh-
The talk of which the foregoing Is a fragment,
took place in Gallatin, Missouri, not long ago in
the snug Office of DR. NJ. r. Flowers, one of the
leading hysicians of the state, who followed up
the vein in which he had introduced it substantial
| ~ IN these words
Nonsense that is the Tigmarole OF "A boy, OF
rather of a man who either doesn't know or
doesn't care what be says. Those things as you
call them, are just different the moon is from
green cheese. Now, linimonts, lotions and ont
ments very good in most cases for the relief OF
pain or Inflammation. But, IN the frst place they
are unclean- They soil the hands an a the linen.
besides being always ont of reach when they are
most wanted"
We'll, my dear Doctor sighed the traveller
from the North, what would yon have This is
wretched world anyhow, and nothing is ever at
hand when il is wanted You can't suggest any
thing"
~t'sis Dloht AZ ttAS ASoCtor, humping
the table with his fist, " can suggest BENSON's
CAPcINE POROUS PLASTER have tried il
on my patients, and have tried it ON myself. for
an attack of Neumouia and in all relief has
followed in from three 10 forty-eight hours. The
old plasters ere stage coaches--the Capcine is a
telegraphic dispatch. For instance, in cases OF
Neuralgia, Nh cular rheumatism I.umbago, re
tated action of the Kidneys, and - r.
II give il up. Dootos and in case OF need I'll buy
Benson's," said the traveller, pleasantly
In the center Of lie genuine Is our the word
CAPCINE.
seabury q Johusor, Chemists, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Describe Him.

Several saloon keepers of Rock Island
have called onr attention to a recent pub
LEGATION caufioning Them not to sell OF
give liquor to Valentine Mold, charged
with gross abnse of his family and 81
least one of them. Mr.. Fred Appelquist,
having no personal knowledge of the
man says that he shall receive no liqnor
in his place if good description Of the
individual be published in order to linden
tify him if he calls. A pertinent sugges-
tion, truly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
ro-AL MARKET REPORT.

Aaiost impossible roads have reduced
the number Of iarmers, coming to this city
with lell4aaee to minimum. We quote
prices as follows:
Oats 39lG4t cents ii bnshel; corn, 4s(@
so; potatoes, 70(a75; prairie hay,
$1e(0$13 a ton; timothy, $13t0$14i
slough, $s(0$11; coal, 1f1@1a cents a
bushel; wood. $4(a$4.5O cord; hogs,
live, So 5O(0$7 90; dressed, 81 50(9$s 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
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
billions nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that win follow you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
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 CoRsump-
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. 1.-The Throat and lungs,
a positive cure. Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at HartZ Il Bahnsen's Drug
Store LARGE size 81. 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL,

The Eoltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich
will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Noltaic 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 90 d-w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Telephone.


Within a short time Peoria will have
telephone connection with Rock Island
Davenport, Cambridge. and other cities
and towns in that region. The Central
Illinois (Peoria) Telephone company is
now constructing line from this city to
Toulon and Lafayette. At Lafayette
connection will be made with the Central
Telephone company, which will enable
Peoria to reach the towns mentioned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
ANNOUNCEMENT ,

Carse & 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 81 RErICKER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
He Forgot.


Yesterday afternoon man who want
ed to see the occupant of an office on
Woodward avenue climbed four pairs
of stairs to discover that the person was
out and the door locked. He had de-
seconded to the street again when an
acquaintance asked:
been up to see BlankP'
Yes
WAS he imp
NO
BLANK is very particular sort Of
man, and hope you shut the door,
'I-I-hanged if haven't forgotten
whether did or not, =
And he climbed up again to the head
of the third flight before he felt anything
strike him.
A little S-year-old girl, while her
mother was trying to get her to sleep.
became interested in some outside
noise. She was told that ii was caused
by cricket, when she sagely observed.
Mamma, / think it ought to be oiled. !"
- Wheeling Leader.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11

Pools and rivulets of tobacco Juice
were found deiiling the rooms of an
Oswego (N.Y) young ladies seminary.
Intellectual efforts to solve the mystery
were made by the family, who sus-
spected one male biped after another.
Chance at length led to the discovery
that the guilty person was young lady
student of refined and gentle manners
and appearance, and she was summary
expelled
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
He NAV Well be JOYFUL.

TOPEKA. Kans., May H.. 1881.
II. H. WARNER & 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. d. B. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11

First "A cold; then bronchitis Check
the first with Hales Honey of Horehound
and Tar.
Pixies Toothachc Drops cure in one
minute.
Dyspeptic, nervous people, "out of
sorts, Golden Liquid Beef Tonic will
cure Ask for Coldens. Of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
SHOES FOR EVERYBODY.

II. Hoffmaster opens to-day the largest
stock of shoes, slippers, etc, to be seen
in the three cities !; they have been pur-
chased direct from the mandatory for
cash and will be sold at very low prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
Wall Paner. Wall Paner

Thompson & Carmichael corner Brady
and Third streets Davenport, have larger,
finer and better stock than ever. of the
latest and most popular designs in wall
paper. II ct,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
COAL. COAL.

Price of coal reduced to ten cents a
bushel at the new coal office on Eleventh
street. -. g. Dohlman. agent. m16d1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11
WANTED.

First class bench moulders. Apply a
St. Louis Malleable Iron Co, 2116 Mar
ket street, ST. Louis, Mo. Td2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-11

K. SCHNEIDER dealer in all kinds of fresh and salt
ed meats, No. 1917 Second avenue, Rock Island III.
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