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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Sparks from the smokestack.

The Dubuque Times says: Railroad
conductors on the Illinois Central, Iowa
division, are excited over the dismissal of
four conductors on the division route.
One of the victims is Mr. Merrill, of this
city, passenger conductor running be.
tween Dubuque and Fort Dodge. The
others are Messrs. Laird, Ross and Martin,
conductors of mixed trains on the Cedar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
The County Building
TRANSPORTS.

Gown. B. Ferguson to Ella NJ. Rose.
lot 0, section 30, town Is, range Wv, in
Keator's subdivision, outlot %; 5000.
Nathaniel Smith to Amos Tubbs, lots
80, block Al, in Watertown; $3.50
Daniel McNeal to Amos Tubbs, lots "a
and 3d. block Al, in Watertown; 5000
Andrew Weinberger to Anton Wiegele,
part sci, e1, sw1 of section 80. town H.
range 1w; 1890.
Mary ONeil to VIM. Murphy WI Of
lots and 5, block ~ in old town of Goa
Valley; $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
engagement Party.

There was pleasant party at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Meyer Rosen6eld at 1908
Seventh avenue, last evening. 1t was es-
pecially agreeable to his daughter, Miss
Stella Rosenfield, and Mr. J. Sachs. of
Ottumwa, Iowa, as the affair was in honor
OF their betrothai. There were large
number present, who rendered their con-
gratulations to the prospective bride and
groom. Several relatives of Mr.. Sachs,
from Ottnmwa. were also present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
The Eimrods.

The hunting and fishing party will
leave for near New Boston this afternoon,
headed by Uncle John Warner. after
whom the camp viii be dedicated. The
other members Of tie party are Mayor
Mott, ex-Mayor Carse, William H. Smith,
United States express agent, and W. H.
Gest. Several others viii go down in a
few days. The party goes supplied with
all the necessaries of life, and are bound
TO have a great time. A leather medal will
be given to the gentleman who shoots the
most ducks. =.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
A Bad Fall.

On Saturday evening Postmaster
Beardsley met with quite an accident.
He was going to the ferry dock, to see
some of his friends off to Davenport. As
he was about TO cross the Rock Island
track he caught his foot on the rail, which
threw him his full length on the track.
His forehead came in contact with the
further rail, and he fell with such force
that he was rendered insensible for few
moments. The wound bled profusely.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
RIVER Riplsts

The White Eagle is due from st. Pau
today.
The Grand Pacific viii be up from St.
Louis this evening.
The favorite Josephine arrived from
Dubuque yesterday morning, and started
up stream at Up. m. today.
Capt. James Best, of the palatial pas
senger packet Sidney, of the Diamond Joe
line. gave coffee party to his friends on
board the steamer Friday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Among the Bad.

Carrie Steiiz and Mary Smith were
arrested last night for vsgraney This
is their second arrest within week, and
they will soon be well known to the
police.
Owen Ragen was one of the disorderly
parties who made an assault at the house
Of Mrs. Schantz. He was today bound
over to the circuit court in the sum of
500, by Police Magistrate Chopper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
LIST OF PATENTS.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Illinois, bearing date Oct. 10,
1888. Reported expressly for this paper
by Louis Dagger & Co., mechanical ex-
perts, and solicitors of patents, Washing
ton, ID. G.:
Allaire and johnson. Peoria; cash carrier
Bierce, Frank, Chicago; grain conveyer.
Booth, Jno. H., Alton; sleeve or collar button.
Boyington, W. H., Highland Park, window
frame
Chapman. F. L., Winnetka, elevator bucket.
Eatherton, II. H. Monticello, railway signal.
Ercanbraek. C. H.. Alden, device for converting
motion.
Faulstich, wendehn, Beleville, chimney top.
Funk Frank, Beverly. agricultural boiler.
- wagon bed lifting jack
Garfield A G., Chicago, halter.
Goodel. q. W. BeardstowH, blocking ice.
Higgins, Barlow, Eliiottstown, automatic
damper.
Rowland, Edmund F., Batavia, metallic grinding
Rowland. E. D.. Farm Ridge tile and drain
cutter.
Hunter, j. B., Ashley. motor.
Lewis, Joseph, Chicago, Byeicle.
Martin, John F =, electrical wire insnlator. "a
patentsl.
Medart, Martin, Belleville, curtain fixture.
snively and Palmer, Carmi button.
Tobias, II, H., Chicago parcel carrier.
Treat, F. H., Joliet, machine for Strengthening
railway rails.
Weaver, J. H., Chicago, envelope.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Base Ball.

The chilling weather appears to have
had no effect on the lad who is infected
with the base ball fever, and he plays
with as much ardor and interest as ever.
The green" diamond has changed to
another color, but that makes no differ
ence to the enthusiast There were two
contests on the Hopfield grounds Saturday.
In the morning the Ninth and Tenth
grades from the High school building.
crossed bats. Instead of being one less,
the Ninth grade were one too many for
the Tenth. the score standing II TO 16 in
their favor.
The Eagle base ball club and the Sew
enth grade nine occupied the Hopfield
grounds in the afternoon. The Eagles
were victorious by score of 25 to 10
Keokuk is anxious to join a base ball
association, and have sent word to Sec
rotary Fleming, of this city, that they
would send a delegation at any time to
discuss the question. Keep the ball
rolling.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

Disease, Propensity and Passion, bring
mankind numberless ailments, foremost
among them are Nervousness, Nervous
Debility, and unnatural weakness of Gen,
erative Organs; Aliens Brain Food sue
eessfully overcomes these troubles and
restores the sufferer to his former vigor
Sl-At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
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. ID. Fol
SONS flour and feed store No /, 706 Third
avenue Telephone No. 1856
Aug 23-tf VIM. NEvIN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
The DAILY ARGUS.
Bsrnsttlsr's bookcase .

Saturday evening concluded the contest
Tor the bookcase at the German Catholic
fair at Turner hall. Henry Barnettleri
who keeps the saloon ct Raible & SlengeP'
brewery, was the successful man, he hay-
ing received CAB votes, to 495 for ]. II.
Parks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg $500
range, nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered. Brookfield (toa
grates) $500. Blacksmiths' coal, Con
pellsyiIle coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
oud avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Tai.ors Wanted.

Three or four first class coat makers
wanted by f. G. Hoppe. at p A.
Blooms. Prices greatly reduced on over
coats and suits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

AT Dallas, Tex, when Edward
Thompson asked James Cooper 10 pay
what heowed him for board. MIR. Cooper
drew a pistol and shot the impertinent
MIR. Thompson dead Detroit Post.
a New York man has invented an
ear trumpet which is concealed in the
head of cane, so that q sensitive deaf
man can hold it to his ear without at
tracing attention, IN, Y, Tines.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
l.EHlGn HARD COAL.

j. S. Wylie can furnish it. and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
HlRn m.t..

Call on E. B. Sargent at the Office OF
Port Byron Lime association. 2017 Sec
ond avenue, for prices On the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and No. $3.50
per ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
Taslors wsntsd,
HARD COAL aaRKET.

First class and sober men, on fine
work. F. G. Hoppe, at P, A Blooms,
under Harper's theatre. St
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

Emory's Little Cathartic Pills are sufi-
GENTLY powerful for the most robust, yet
the safest for children and weak consti-
buttons. -16 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

Guardianship of minor heirs of Helm
rich Prick, deceased. Final receipt aud
release Of ward William Prick (he having
arrived at the age of twenty-one years.
filed, and guardian discharged as to him.
Estate Of Dionis Schmid, deceased
Letters testamentary granted to Frederiks
Schmid. Bond filed and approved. Geo.
G. Bromley, Aug Huesing and William
R. johnson appointed appraisers. Third
Monday in December set for adjusting
claims.
LICENSED TO WED.
22-Grant Osborn to Rosaline Erwin,
of Yuma.
22-James Ward to Mary A. Collins, o.
Port Byron.
Mr.. John Long to Mrs. Jessie 3
Stevens, of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22

Mr.. Chas. Atkins. Englewood, I'll.
says: Browns Iron Bitters cured me of
malaria and weak stomach"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
DUBUQUE VS.. STARS.

The Stars were defeated at Dubuque
yesterday, by the score of Z to 6. ten in
nings being played The Dubuque club
was strengthened by several league play
ers, whom they imported especially for
the occasion. Nevertheless, il must have
been holly contested game. as the score
indicates The same clubs will play again
this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-22
THE STARS WIN .

THE STARS WIN.
The Stars played their third game will
the Dubuques today. and came out vic
tor;ous by score of to 8. This gives
:hem two out of the three games.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
GOOD NEWS.

Husband-"I want to tell you some good news. I have just had my life insured. '' -Wife-''Your life. That's just the way with you selfish men. You would never think of having my life insured. ."-Fliegende platter.
 The editor of the New Orleans Picayune having been thinking deeply on the subject best hen can do." Yes; but how the blooming mischief are you to get the poultry to do her best.-Boston Post.
 s'Ma,'' said Miss Parvenu, sfJennie Jones has been presented at court in London ' s'Thats nothiDg," replied ma. "Why, I was in court two whole weeks when my sister was getting her divorce. We are just as good as the Joneses. .'-New York Mail and Ex- press.
 I know that it is rude for me to call him dude as pass but his bobtail coat, you know, and insane features show that their wearer is an ass. And if I should live to be sach jackanapes as he, such duff. wear tight trousers, sore throat dickey, toothpick shoes and darling stickey, you may laugh.- Boston Transcript.
 New York man who sued railroad for killing his COW has lost his case. Tke railroad company proved by seventeen witnesses that the schedule of the road was pasted on a fence right where the COW could see it, and
  at it, but the reckless animal would not take the hint hiladelphia News.
 A visitor in the country, seeing very old peasant woman dozing at her cottage door, asks little boy of 6 or 7, who happens to be playing near by, how old she is. q can't say, sir,'' replies the child, politely, "but she must be very old. She has been here ever since I can remember. Children Chronicle.
 
 An exchange asks whether anybody can tell any characteristic fact about the boy hood of the political ''boss." Yes; he was the big boy who, when he saw 8 little boy fishing, took the pole away from him and said: 'tJohnny, let me catch fish for you while you put on the bait. And Johnny stood by and wondered where the fun came inlay Charlton.
 The Somerville (Tenn Falcon brings the story of one of the daughters of the dusky race, who has just made her first visit to the Episcopal church in that place. On reaching home she said: Look here, missus, nev- or seed such =doin' as that at church afore. The people they be's prayin' and prayin', and the preacher he holler st um to get up, and den he gets mad and turns his back on 'em, and don't have muffin to do with 'em."
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19

too harsh for persona so intolerant of mems rights to live-t'I do not see the necessity.
 The most eloquent anti-siviSectionjst caA hardly be worth so inuch to humanity aa would be the discovery. of q prpphy hylaesie tor hydTophobls. yet for hiIa sn nirnals are daAy5 lead unnatural ifss5, T iiiis hs Wouid foEfid the man of scienes to punctnre1 1a raBbdty skin. ssS sEFs1sf ssssssls1 assf eSas
 One who knows the dimensions of yiyisec ton at the present day, and connprehends the magnitude of the results which have been and will yet be attained, feels as ie he were suddenly plunged into 6 vacuum when he anti yiyisection party. Their intentions are, no doubt. of the best. so good indeed that they find impossible sometimes to sup- pose that anyone else has good intentions at all, but this want of common sense and man. iness is appalling What they mistake for 8 tenderness that bespeaks 8 superior organiz- Stion is in fact, 8 refinement of effemirate self-indulgenee. There is absolutely no necessary connection between a morbid shrinking from the contemplation of pain and real humanity. Some very low organiz- ations cannot endure the sight of cut fin- ger; some of the noblest and gentless of mon can amputate mans leg or order a charge on the battlefield The same man, who shudders at the idea of a rabbit being punctured will look on with calmness while a friend writhes in the agony of toothache The smaller evil appeals to some nervous weakness in himself, while the greater does not. Thus great deal that is compIacently assumed to prove moral and intellectual grandeur is only physical eowardice. The truly humane and moral man, however, is not he who indulges to ali lengths his own repugnance to particular form of suffering, but he who knows how to subordinate his own feeling to consideratf0n for the general well-being There is a certain sense of pro portion, moreover, in sane and well-regula- ted minds. When man agonizes over the suffering of-a guinea-pig, he has left him. self no capacity to respond adequately to the varied forms of human misery,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
A Premature Decision. [Frorn kha FIharto,, ,ca S...t,.


 Hearing so much of courts and seeing SD many lawyers recently reminds us of an in- e1dent that our Congressman, Hon. Seab. Reese, used to tell of while Solicitor General on this judicial circuit
 The Supreme court was in session in one of the lower counties of the circuit, and the solicitor, with the counsel for defense, was engaged In the selection of a jury for the trial of man charged with murder.
 AS usual in such cases some difficulty was experienced in obtaining jury, and the court was getting tired of such tedious pro- ceedings.
 Call the next juror, Mr. Clark, said the solicitor for the hundredth time.
 The clerk called out the man, and an old man with an honest face and suit of blue jeans clothes rose up in his place, and the so hcltor asked the following customary ques- tions:
 ttHave you from having seen the crime committed: or having any of the evidence de hvered under oath, formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner at the bar P
 "No, sir"
 "Is there any bias or prejudice resting on bar ?"
 '.None, sir.''
 "Is your mind perfectly impartial betw cen the State and the accused?"
 'tIt is.'
 Are you opposed to capital punish ment ?"
 'I'm not
 All the questions had been answered and the court was congratulating itself on hay ing another juror, and the solicitor in solemn tOnes, said
 Juror, look upon the prisoner; prisoner, look upon the juror.''
 The old man adjusted his spectacles and DeeTlnQIV oQZA6 Qf hO fa, f,.lI I,a Ie minute, when he turned his eyes towards the court and esrnestlysaid;
 Judge, I'll be condemned if don't be- heye he's guilty P 70 zsl3 s.s E. It is useless to add that the court was con siderably exasperated at having lost juror, but the more humorously, inclined had @ good laugh out of the old mans premature candor
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
v1viseetien and oommon Sense.

The most exaggerated ideas prevail in many quarters as to pain actually suffered by animals subjected to vivisection under the existing law. Nin6-tenths of those who swell the cry against experiment would be thoroughly ashamed of themselves if they only knew how infinitesimal is the; evil that distresses them. Dr. Playfair affirmed, on the authority of the inspectors under the act, that of 300 experiments made in 1882 only ten were attended with conscious pain. Four per cent. were as painful as the healing of wound, and in one per cent. the pain was equal to that of 8 surgical operation. In ninety-five per cent. of the cases all the ani- nal felt, assuming it to be as sensitive as niail-which is an an assumption no observer of animals will readily make-was the pain of such a puncture as is made in vaccination.
 We venture to say that there is no opponent of yivisection who does not infiict or cause to be inflicted for his pleasure or profit greater annual amount of animal suffering than all of the vivisectors in the kingdom put together. Every man has an excuse or 8 quibhls to meet his own case, but it is usual 1y reducible to the contention of the thief stone must live" The judge's answer is not
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19

Lofd Wolseley and Baron Alcester can justly have no fault to find with the manner in which they were rewarded for their man. agement of the Egyptian skirnish. They have been given titles and something like $50, 900 each in money, and the House of Commons has passed vote giving to each of the heroes and their heirs forever $1O,OOO yearly. What, on this basis, would the suc- cessful management of real war be worth to England
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
THE WONDER

Is becoming universal as to how such an ifn- mense sale could be created in, Lowell for HooD's SARsAPARILLA. But, my friend, If yeu could stand behind our counter week and hear what those say who are using it, the reason would appear as clear as the monday sun. The real curative power of RooD's SARsAPARILLA demonstrates itself in every case where our directions are faith fully regarded. We would that we might get before the people fractional part of tho confidence that is expressed to us every day in this medicine by those who have carefully noted (without prejudicel it's effects upon the blood and through that upon the whole sys- tenn, stimulating all the functions of the body to perform the duties nature requires of them. Try bottle and satisfy yourself.
 Cold Hands and Feet.
 LOWELL. Feb. 3, 1879.
 MEssRs. c. I. HOOD & Co.,: Gentlemen taking your SarsapariIla. At that time she mad very little appetite; could take no long walks. and her face was badly broken out with cold hands and;feet; her blood seemed 70 pc poor, and she was ln condition which aHsed Sotfe of us ydr gTess anxe Ae ab taking one prove; and she noWshaS a good appetite and can take much longer walks. Her humor is nothing compared with what 1t was one year ago. She is in better spirits, is not troubled with cold hands and ndfeetaSpFeviouSly And attribute this improyementein her condi- tion largely to your SarSaparilla.s She has taken six bottles, and, intends to continue it's use. was inclined to oppose the trial oft at first. now have great faith in it as a blood purifier. Very truly yours,
 A. L.. H1NCKLEY,
 No. 264 Broadway, Lowell, Mass. Hoods Sarsapari11a. Sold by all druggists. Price s1; or six for $5. Preparedby Q. l. HOOD & CO, Apoth- R0ArfGa. TnVyoIT
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
soI N. Fremont St., Baltimore

soI N. Fremont St., Baltimore
 During the war I was in iured in the stomach by a piece of a shell; and have suffered from itever since. About four arsagoit brought on paraly- sis, which kept me in bed six months, and the best doctors in the city said I could not live. Suffered fearfully from indigestion, and for over two years could not eat solid food and for large portion of the time was unable to retain even liquid nourishment. 1 tried Browns Iron Bitters and now after taking two bottles I am able to get up and go around and am rapidly improving.
 G. DECKER.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
sSourual aaa Gourier.
EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY OARRINGTON 8 CO.,. Ne. 500 State Street, Courier Bufld1n8
 JuHN 3. uAzEMaToN.


DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, IS GENTS A WEEK, 70 CENTS A MONTH, $500 YEAR BY MAIL, IN COUNTY. IN ADVANCE, $7.0o; AT EXPIRATION, s7.5o ; our OF COUNTY, IN ADVANCE, sT.5o, AT EXPIRATION, NR 00
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
EIbiTOIsiAL NOTES.

The action of ths House yesterday upon the Hartford and Harlem scheme shows that it (the scheme) has not commended itself to the confidence of the legislators. The pee- pie, as well as the legislators, are getting tired of speculative and bogus parallels D
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19

Notwithstanding the disturbed condi- ton of Russia it is gaining in popu- lati9h by immigration. Thus 1t is de- clafed that while in the year 1881 Ia8, 900 Russian subjects left the country.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
STRENGTH

to vigorously push business, strength to study a professio;;, strength to regulate a household, strength to do a days labor with out physical pain. All this repre- sents what is wanted, in the often. heard expression, "0h! wish l had the strength" If you are broken down, have not energy, or feel as if life was hardly worth Iiv- ing, you can be relieved and re- stored to robust health and strength by taking BROWNS IRON BIT TIERS, which is a true tonic-a medicine universally recommended for all wasting diseases.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
Baowa,ss5 $ lRoN BlTFeRs: is

RR0NlN's IRON 8iTTeRs is complete and sure remedy for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria, Weakness and all diseases requir- iHg a true, reliable, non-alcoholic tonic. It enriches the blood, gives new life to the muscles and tone to the nerves.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19
Real Gstate.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTs
 A Country Residence in Bennington, Cts AaeA FROM June or July to October l, 8 desirable iid country residence with barns. This affords an aIW unusual opportunity for family to secure pleasant summer home in one of the most beautiful country villages in Connecticut, renowned for it's healthful and beautiful scenery. The house, supplied with pure spring water, is commod1ous con- venient and partially of modern construction. Faces the west and beautiful view the Pennington valley and hills is afforded from its broad piazza which tends along its west and south sides For particulars inquire at this ofice or address c. O., BOX 31,
 ma28 dawtf Pennington, Ct.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19

There are some honest men in the world, and Major Henry McDaniel, the Democratic candidate for governor of Georgia, is one of them. He was the guardian of some orphan and minor children during the war, and hav- ing invested portion of their estate in Con- federate bonds, he redeemed every dollar of them after the close of the war as soon as he had earned money enough to do SO.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-19

More than one-half of 45, ,ooo children late- ly examined in Germany were found to be suffering from defective vision In some schools the proportion of the short-sighted was as high as 70 and 80 per cent. In the Heidelberg gymnasium it was 100 per cent; every lad in the school had bad eyesight. Ac- cording to Professor Pfuger, this state of things arises from insuficiently lighted school rooms, bad print and bad paper, the method of writing in vogue, and 1Ieontrived desks.