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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-13


Last week an itinerant photographer
of this city brought up III II small town
in New Jersey, and at once proceeded
to business. AT the first residence lie
asked the lady of the house if he could
take view of her house. Don't want
any views. You couldn't take a view
with that old machine. anyhow. Sup
pose | was ont in the front yard, no.
body would know me in the picture. "
The man of the camera explained how
perfect his machine was for inStantane-
Gus views, but the woman refused to
listen to him. He then went to the next
house, and there got an order for a view.
When he began to arrange his instru-
ment the woman No. came over, her
curiosity getting the better of her, and
the lady whose house was to be taken
invited her to stand in the front yard to
help form group. Woman No. was
so afraid that her new silk dress
wouldn't show. TO good advantage that
she seated herself on the step of a lasl-
der that stood alongside of a fence
just before everything was ready she
concluded that the tiounceS would show
better if she stood up and accordingly
rose up. Then the photographer lifted
the cloth from the muzzle Of the cam
era, and turned his back TO the scene
Just as the woman fell from the top Of
the ladder on TO the fence and caught
her foot between the pickrts She
hung there all through the exposure of
the plate. and the photographer. I'M
needing her cries for help proceeded TO
develop the negative. He found .
| splendid picture of a woman hanging
head down from a picket fence. The
woman by this time had got loose from
the fence, and asked to have hook at
the plate, when she almost tainted
away. That night her husband called
on the photographer, and paid him SOC
cash for the picture. Yet Why man
would want a picture of his wife hang
ing from fence is more than anybody
can tel. PhffddeipI9a ITEM.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-13

A woman is never content to say,
He pulled my hair," She particular
ICES thus: He pulled me by the hair of
my head This is necessary in order
to distinguish Between the hair of her
head and the head of hair which she
purchased at the STORE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-13
An, exchange contends that the wear.

I An exchange contends that the wear
ing of hats is what makes the people
batdheaded. We don't believe it. La
dies don't wear hats-that is, they don't
wear them on their heads, by about six
inches or more--and vet women buy
more hair in one year than men do in a
quarter of century. -Norristown Her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO. MAY 1.-Two German resi-
dents, c. III. j. Muller, undertaken and VIM.
Baschoon. brewer both married men, had a
duel with broadswords at Bowmanyille
suburbs, in this city. late yesterday after
noon; as it is alleged, over the affections
of maiden. Six carriages containing the
principals, seconds, surgeons and friends
proceeded toward the rendezvous. The
undertaken, the challenging party, was
cut rather severely around the head, and
cried to quit. There were no arrests.
CHICAGO, MAY 1.-THE trial of Jerry
Dunn for the murder of Elliot, was re.
sumed in the criminal court this morning
Charles White was the first witness called.
He was a waiter in the Tivol restaurant
where the tragedy occurred, and saw Ell
liot and Plaisted sitting at the table on
the night of March 1st. south of the aisle,
Elliot facing the door. The witness was
in the back room. but on hearing the shot
fired, turned aronnd and saw Elliot throw
up his hands. There was nothing in them,
Elliot then grabbed chair and raised it
so that it struck the chandelier After
the shooting the witness ran out
and did not see the final
struggle between the men. J. FL. Mice
was in the TivoH restaurant the 1st of
March Hast; the witness saw Dunn come in
directly through the front room, his hands
were in his coat pocket. He walked up
to the entrance of the rear room and at
once drew a revolver and fired, lmmedi-
ately after he fired a second shot and then
drew back into the passage way with up
lifted arms as if to guard against a blow
Mice then saw Elliott coming towards
Dunn with an upiifted chair in
his hands. Dunn then fired
three shots; Elliott struck the chandelier
with the chair, dropped it and grasped
hold of Dunn, at that time there was
nothing in ElIiotfs hands; tue two men
then went out of sight, behind the parti-
tion and the witness next saw Dunn stand
ing over Elliott's dead body. 1t is learned
this morning that Hardy. Juror, suspect
ed of being sporting character is a re-
pectable resi- lent of the city and engaged
in business here. Mr.. Starlsome of COun
Gil for defense, states that he anticipates
thes trial viii conclude by Thursday
next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
4 Tale OF Telegraph TickiHg.
Efrar,a Tho I otyalI Csourier


A wen to do young man recently mar
ried and started West on his bridal tour.
The happy young couple were breakfast
ING at a station eating house, During the
repast two smart Alecks came into the
eating-room and seated themselves oppo-
site the contracting parties. They wera
telegraph operators. By delicate poising
of their knife and fork they were able to
make sounds in close imitation of tele-
graphy. In the mystic language of the
kew one said unto the other:
''Ain't she a daisy, thought"
The party thus addressed replied by
clicking off:
'.Wouldn't i like to kiss her, the little
fat angelo"
Wonder who that old bloat is that she
has married2"
Some gorgeous granger, l reckon, .
replied the other.
The groom stood it until foTbearance
ceased To he virtue. when he also bal
anced his knife, and click, click, it went
in rapid succession. IL was Ineligible to
the very cute twain that had recently
made fun of it's author. When interpreted
it read.
Dear Sirs-I am superintendent of the
telegraph line upon which you work, You
will please send your time to headquarters.
and resign your positions at once.
Yours,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
lsarting th4 Circus.

Have Nou been down To de biz
tenis?' asked a newsboy of one of hI.
companions. as they stood waiting fol
the four o clock edition to come ont.
NO. but I'm gointer skoop de thing
in TO night, said the second newsboy
Think we kin catch on fur pass?''
''Well. / sh d wilt. said the frs
newsbov, us willin' ter pay out ms
money fur de teater, but | alters goe.
dead-head to de circus. | see in one o
de New York papers that Jumbo is com
min over on de bridge
''Who Civ We that stear?"
Il say | seed it in de paper.
''Well, don't you take no stock in it, ;
aid the second newsboy. That's onl,
a ad, but how are yer goin' ter work tn,
circus anyway?'e
We'll. there's a good many ways,
said the first newsboy. "A fellow wha
pays ter 90 to de circus amt fly a bit. ;
Il suppose yer mean ter crawl under
de tent?'
Crawl under de tent, said the first
newsboy with sneer. When was yt
dug up any wayP"
well, then | expect you'll slip in
wild de crowdP'
Yen hain't got them show peopl,
down fine at all if yous think they is go
in ter let you slip through that way
No, sir. Ny racket beats them all tel
pieces said the first newsboy, lighting
up the stump of cigar and gazing crit
ically at a couple of his companions
pitching pennies.
We'll, Gin me de racket.
Don't be in a hurry | amt sellin'
out that lay for nuthin', = said the first
newsboy IF yous II put up cigar
cite I'll let you in.
I'm go ye.
well, my idea is ter hide in Jumbo
trunk un go in as baggage. =
''Yez don't say SO. said the first
newsboy Big head. Ha, Joe2"
.s"t ell =
II see somethin in street car de
other day what would tickle you
Yes, | got onter de straw nseself,
said Joe, diving into the Office after his
papers. Brooklgn Eagte.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
He repeats the Remark

''WilI you repeat that remark Mr.. Mathfson?
Turning so as to look your representative SONAR
ly in the face the head of the 3euse Soren Mathi-
son & Co.. Pharmacists, No. 1863 State street, Mar
BILE Block Chicago, replied ''Yes, sir, with pleas
urs; my remark was thai we consider PARKER's
GINGER Tonic, now called PARKER's TOXIC, the
best article of its kind in the market. Our sales
for the last six months tell the whole stery and
settle the question. The Tonic, ike good din
ner, carries its own recommendation with it. It's
bound TO sweep the west like prairie on fire; in
cases of Fheumatism, dyspepsia and liver and
kidney troubles it scores successes and wins
friends every day,
HIscox 4 Co., beg to call attention to the fact
that hereafter I'arker's Ginger Tonic viii be ad-
yertised and sold simply under the name of PAR
KER's Tome. We make this change for the rea-
son that unprincipled dealers constantly de-
ceiving their customers by substituting inferior
preparations under the of ginger; and as
ginger is really unimportant havoring ingredi-
ent, we drop the misleading word.
There is no change, ho,ceUey, an the preparation
ITSELF, and all bottlos remeining in the hands of
dealers, wrapped under the name of Parker 8
Ginger Tonic contain the genuine medicine if the
fac-simile signature of HIscoY & Co, is at the
bottom of the outside wrapper
The ".Bull Dog"
is COMING
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

Miss SnowbalFs love letter: Miss
Matilda SNOWFALL, having closed the
door, approached the lady of the house
in most mysterious manner and asked
as a favor that her employer write let
ter to Sam Johnsing. What do you
want me to writc?" Write him dat
was at de corner at de pointed hour,
and dat he didn't come" ''WeA, I've
got that down. Den add to dat ar:
i consoles myself wild de fond hope you
was KEEP away by sickness. Your only
true lub, Matilda SNOWFALL. p"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
SUPERINTENDENT OF TELEGRAPH.
Theresa Fair, wife of the Nevada SEN

Theresa Fair, wife of the Nevada sen
ator and millionaire, has filed in the
First judicial District of Nevada, "a petit
tion for divorce on the ground of hei
husbands adulteries. Current rumors are
to the effect that Fair will>allow the case
tc go by default, and has already arrang
ed that she shall receive $1,000, 900. In
cash and 81, 800, ,000 in real estate. The
parties have four children-James G., Jr.,
aged 20; Charles Lewis, aged IS; Theresa
Alice, aged -. and Virginia, aged8. Mrs.
Fair also prays that she be awarded the
custody of her children. The affair has
created quite a sensation in Virginia City,
on account of the high standing in soci
of Fair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
PENNSYLYANIA.

PIrTsBURG, May 11.-The coal miners
are making active preparations for the
coming Interstate convention next week.
Reception committees from both knights
of labor and amalgamation will cooperate
with similar committees. Valley will quit
work today and Painters run. tomorrow,
there are fifteen men at the former and
eiohteen at the latter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

Fifty-nine years ago Mr.. Jacob Aug
ustine, the spruce young son of one OF
the pioneers of Ohio reached his 21st
year, and his good mother gave him n
roll of home made wooden cloth spun by
her own hands. and woven by a neigh
Dor, wherewith TO have n wedding suit
made The happy day WAS set. but the
exnectant bride was taken i'll and be-
came demented Mr.. Augustine laid
his wedding suit away. and no one saw
if a@:in till few weeks ago. Mr.. Aug
Justine had died. and his executor. look
ing for the viii, found laid away in the
bottom of well-iilied chest the we'd
ding suit. carefully folied and wrapped
in sheet. Within it was the will, and
in the left sleeve of the coat (thus ae-
eurale and careful in details is the local
c'.ronicler) was found $625 in gold.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
List of Letters.

List of Letters.
Remaining unealled for in the Postoffice at Moline
Rock Island county, Illinois.
May H. 1888.
Aswege Albert Hewitt John
Berg Nj Jors August
Brindhall Mary johnson Emma
Cahid Thomas 2 Kahley Anna
Danberg Peter Larson Magnus
Dering John Lohse Jacob
Donald Alexander Martin RTIdie
Epperson j M Morrison John
Hays III Peters Rosa
Hasloss W nj Sterrett j A
Hall r Schort VIM
Henning } Wilhelm Stromquist Frank
Whitney Jane NJ
Persons calling for any of the abovaletters should
say advertised
L. f. HEMENWAY p NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
ARKANSAS.

LITTLE ROCK MAY 11.-At Clarksville
last night the jury in case of johnson
brothers train robbers who murdered Con
ductOr Cain at Mulberry station. returned
a verdict of guilty in murder of first degree.
Three are already convicted and McDon-
aid the remaining robber is now on trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

W ork in the railroad colleries of west
pennsylvania is entirely stopped by the
miners strike for the first time In MANY
years and one immediate effect is a sus-
pension in many Pittsbnrg iron mills.
They never think of having more than .
days supply of coal on hand, and now
have to wait until stock can be got from
the river mines and from Ohio,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
DIED.

LILLIS-In Rock Island, at II Is a, M, Friday
May 1Ith, of consumption, Mary, daughter of Mrs
Kate Lillis aged % years and "a days.
Funeral at p m, Sunday from the residence
on 27th street, (Greenbush). Friends are invited
TO attend,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

Island. Rock Island County, Illinois.
FRIDAY MORNING, May II, 1888
Berdene Miss Betty Madison M
Bisant Mrs ID Mowry Geo
Drown isaac Montgomery Geo
Cummin G + Mnrdock Thurev
LOOK M Majoney Mrs
Dooms C c Miketran M
1DeraiI Emma Mitzgar Mrs Mary Ann
Dixon James Messiter
Garuman Albert Peterson Mrs Mary
Eilck Chas Reynolds Dan A
Fisher Dan Raitchel Henry
Ester Miss Ella Robertson Miss j l.
Ekberg Swan Rupp w I'll
Gantert Chas Sutherland Mrs C L
Hoyland Willie Shaffer Miss Ida
Mckibben j IL Sloan Mrs Nancy
Ihrig K Schluter Wilhelm
Iightner Mrs Kate Thompson Mrs Jennie
LliIis Miss Mary Turner Miss Lizzie
Lowry Mrs Samantha Talliafearo VIM l.
Mellentine August WondArd ID Nj
More Mrs Cynthia Wilkins Mrs Chas
Marshall Weibert Jos
Moore Miss Eta : Yerkes Mrs Geo W
FOREIGN LIST.
Abby Henrietta Anders Miss Johanna
Anderson John Clark Robt
Granal Miss Amelia Kenny Miss Hanora
Larson G Wibert John
Give the number of the list when calling for ad.
vertised letters.
j. NJ. BEARDSLEY, p. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

Mr. E. R. Clark, Clifford, I'll, SAYS:
Browns Iron Bitters relieved me of dys-
pepsia, ETC.. and / now sleep comfort
ably"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
New York Market.
GRAIN.

WHEAT-No. . red April / 1901 22H May
222s12 . u; June 1 24zs1 PASS July 251401 20.
CORN-Mixed western spot 606D6S; futures
661694.
OATS.-Western, 52D06
RYE.-65
BARLEY -S5.
WHISKEY.-S1 IS.
PORK.-$t9 250I9 Sc.
LARD.-$l1 751a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
VOLUME XXI. NO. l7s.
WIRED WORDS.
WITH BROADSWORDS

In the Suburbs of Chicago an
Undertaken and Brewer
Cross Swords.
In the Murder Case of John
son Bros. at Clarksville,
AJAX, Three Men con-
victed, One on
Trial.
Witnesses Called in the Jerry
Dunn Trial at Chicago.
Coal Miners Interstate Con-
vention at Pittsburg
Fext Week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11

The northern States of Mexico are
agitated about Chinese cheap labor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, May IT
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, May Il.
LIVE STOCK.
HOGS-Receipts 10000; slow; Toe lower; light
Z 1907 55; mixed packing 201t7 So; heavy pack
ing and shipping. 60a47 80.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; lower; fine
exports 10; exports, 1905 90; good to choice
shipping 6 0e50D6 rs; common to falr 5 5O6D6 90;
25-
WHEAT-Lower; regular 1fL April; / 12h
May; II June; 154 July
CORN-Lower; 511a@5a4 cash; 54S April
541s0657l4 June; 571sGD5S14 Jnly.
OATS-Lower; cash; 4t bid April; 401a4l 9s
May 43 bid June; 419s July:
RYE-621z.
BARLEY.-756171.
WHISkEY-1 I6.
FLAX Seed ii.
PoRK-Lower: $40 20 April; $40 12M May
$50 171s June; $40 121l July.
LARD-Lower; S11 62 April; S11 95 in May
Sl2 ea june S12 121s July.
Milwaukee Market.
MILWAUKEE, May II.
wHEAT-Irregular and unsettled; No21 11H
June. No j, 80. No q, 90,
CORN-Ea Easier; SO.
OATS-Duli and lower; 41.
RYE-Declining; 81.
BAItLEY-Tame; 72H
Peoria Ga arket.
PEORIA, May II.
CORN-Lower; mixed, 53Ge54K.
OATS white, 42a42b
RYE-5615 a51.
WHISKY Is.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-11
List of Letters No. s.

Remaining uncalled for in the Postofhce at Rock
Island. Rock Island County Illinois,
FRIDAY MnRNTpyc Me- ~ 1000
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-03
THE FOxO BRO III Frs.
They Attempt to Bulldoze a Bostop Audi
enee AID Get Left.

They Attempt to Bulldoze a BostOp Audi
add Get Left.
Boston, Dec. 30-DuiiDg the lecture to night
the Ford brothers. slayers II Jesse James, In one
of the ubsidisry halls of the Horticultural build
ing, fremont street. an exciting scene occurred.
There was large audience present, and
some Ioughs grufay offered the opinion
that the Ford brothers we're mo good" This re-
Election was re>ented By the brothers. who drew
their revolvers aud brahdishiDg them, lesped
from the stage into the midst of the audience
The people stampedeo Immediately, and
such vas the haste that many
sought egress through the windows, smashing the
SASH to the ground The floor and windows open
directly the street Policeman Robinson, " no
heard the crash of glass ana Saw people running
from the nah, mad his way into The building
and seized both brothers. who had assaulted
several DeOple with The butts of their reviewers.
The officers props ed I'd take them to the Station,
and iney desired tO buckle on their revolvers,
avowing fear OF their lives. TIE othcer would
not permit this. AID started with them under ar
rest but the proprietor of the show luteTfeIed,
setting forth that his enterprise would be imam
cial future ~ the Ford brothers we're not allowed
10 stay and finish. according m programme. aud
finally prevailed upon The officer to allow the
perf..rmance To proceed: not, however.
uDfil the latter nsd taken the names of seven
persons assaulted as witnesses. and exacted q
guarantee that the brothers appear when wanted
BY the police. The remark Of the ofhcer when
seizing the brothers was: You may be the
can't drink blood in Boston," 1t is understood
that friends Of the assaulted parties are 'layins
for the brothers, aud more trouble Is ex
roQf,d
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-03
The World Moves-Skill and Science
Triumphant.

Our reporter rels tes the .. flowing remarkable
experiesce ~ one of our mos. reliable snd sub
stantial merchants, Dtscoi stepbe G Mason.
Mr.. Mason >ays that from 1859 1857 he suffered
terribly from frequent cry evere a tacis of IN
fiammstorv Rheum vim. The las attack In the
winter of 20 ai d 80 was SO severe a. TO render
him unable ID take a step in four months. His
physicians tn uyht h It one side Of him was par
slyzed. and b tn knees became stiff that he
could not bend them. The doctors pronounced
his case favourable, leaving him I'm terrible con-
dition He was then r. duced 70 Try Hunt's Rem
coy. by medical frie d, who told hin that his
whole sickness and trouble arose from kidney
disease, and convinced Mr.. Mason that such was
the case and after taking It ak weeks entirely
CARED. and is now in such excellent physical
condition that neither damp weather nor wet
feet affect him disssIeeably. Mr. Msson says
that his cure is complete. as IL is more than two
yesrs since he has had the disease. 81 attribute
my most re variable eure so'ely TO Hunts Rem
edy. tie Iufallible Kidney and Liver Medicine -
says M. Observation-Disclosures Evening Press,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-03
yybat Got Uonkl,nr on his Ia

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The reason, as given re-
Gently by one If Secretary Folgers irlenos' Ior
Inc c,olness exiStipg be ween COnkling on the
one hand aud F0ger aud Arthur on the otner Is
substantially This: when Arthur became fiesl-
dent COnkling was asked TO accept the poTtiono
of state Tnis he declined on the ground that ne
was out of politics and am ciuOcs 70 make
money, which he stood badly iu need Nnat
did he want, wa s1ked In tOBe that inofateo
A ready compliance i have but one request
TO make said he slowly AID with emphasis:
I want that fellow Robertson kickeo
out of the Custom House In vain Arthur and
tic they said. considering Arthur's manner Ot
success ion to remove Robertson with ut cause
already there existed a strong pre1noice AGAINST
me AonIn;straIion, and IL messed but a single
fae step Of this sort 10 soidly against them
all the opposition of he half-bieeds. Wnen %
ertson's term expired Mr.. COnkling should name
his successor. -
Ia this strain they argued for over an hour
Coukling listened patiently. with sheer on MS
a .ughty face. tie never Interrupted tnen Tor
moment. When they finished he seized his ha
and left the rom. He has never gone near tnsn
since.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-03
PRISON AMI HE CAT.
The London Plan or Dealing With High
Waymen.

Waymen.
The London Daily Telegraph of Deem
Der IA says: "Rufianism IN the streets OF
London is likely to receive a sore discour-
agement from the sentences yesterday
passed by Mr.. Justice Stephen on som,
prisoners found guilty of robbery from the
person, accompanied with violence. In the
first case two youths, named Regan fnd
rrow bridge, were sentenced to fifteen Years
penal serviIude each, for having snatched
bag from a Mrs James IN public highway;
and Trowbridge, who knocked
the lady down in order. to
prevent her giving chase, was
further adiudged to receive thirty lashes
from the cat The terms in which the
Judge denounced these cowardly outrage
which have been too common of late will
commend themselves to all peaceablv dis
posed citizens To Trowbridge the judicial
remark was: You are not only rogue
and thief, bot cruel brute; and since you
knocked this woman down and Inflicted
grievous bodily suffering and pain upon her.
shall give You sevare tas'elOf what bodily
Just of the sort which these coward
most dread, and II IS quite
as efficacious now as when il checked
the practice of garroiirg. A sharp medi
cine, such as this. is the kindest and mos
meTciful treatment that the disease can re-
lily receive; and joined with the long terms
of penal servituoe the retributiOn is proba
by quite equal 10 the offense. in the
second case that came before the same Judge
where a uisu hsd been knocked doc n tnre.
times and then plundered. twenty years and
thirty strokes with the cat were decreed
Probably the latter part of the sentence viii
receive more unqualified commentator
than the former, bui, as it was proved tina
the prisoner was an incorrigible Jail bird
and as il is necessary to read q severe lessor
to other would be rufians and robbers, ever
the score of years in prison can hardly b'
called an excessive penalty"