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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Two Boston ladies are joint owners OF
model or dummy, such as dressmakers
use, which they have named Miss Grace,
and which has to be frequently Il transferred
from one to the other, according To the
terms of the partnership. One of the Ia
dies sent her coachman for the dummy the
other day, and, forgetting that he was a
new hand merely told him to drive over
to Mrs B. s and get Miss Grace as soon as
possible. The man was gone about an
hour and IA half, and, when berated by
his mistress for the delay, explained that
he had walked the horse every step OF The
way, for fear of shaking the sick lady,
she seemed to be SO bad when they put
her in.
A Masonic lodge in South Boston was
entered the other night by burglars, who
cal .ied off, according to the HerdLdS ac-
COUNT, fifty silyers spoons, fifty silver
knives. fifty silver forks, 200 fine cigars,
several valuable articles of Masonic regal
ia and other small paraphernalia used
in the rites, Tho married men OF South
Boston VIII doubtless agree that this is
reckless giving away of the mysteries OF
Masonry.
Colonel Il. c.. Boudinot, of the Cher
Okee NaLlOn, at present dt ~ hcui0'
saws there is Job" now before the In
dian Council, at Tallequah, to lease T.,
DOC, 900 acres of the best land in the Ter
ritory TO the Stanard Oil Company for
five years ut $4,000 per year, with
the privilege of renewal. which Boudi-
not says means perpetual lease. The
tract in QUESTION is valued at $40, 900
600
The strik. in Western Pennsy lvania
involves fifty four bituminous mining
concerns. Their aggregate capital is So
50OO 900. and they employ 5,S45 men.
Upon these employees depend 10000
women and children. The pay rolls a
mount to $11 500 day. Deprived of
this sum to sustain them, the 20, 600
people affected by the strike have a
gloomy outlook.
The arrival of immigrants at New
York increases; 1912 were landed last
week being the largest number of weekly
arrivals so far this year.
Kate Kane. the Wisconsin female law
yer. who threw water in the Judges face
and prefers to stay in jail rather than pay
IA fine or apologize, is thought to be de
mented She says however, that her mad
ness has method and that she only did
what many young attorneys would have
done but lacked the Necessary spank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
O. G.
KNELI'S
FURNITURE.
KIN ELLIS
carpets!
KIN BILLS
LACE CURTAINS !!
KNEIL'S
FOR BARGAINS I!
.30Iy
The "Bull Dog"
Is COMING
Geo. w. d. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency.
The '"Bull Dog"
Is COMING
Geo. w. D. HARRIS,
Real Estate
Insurance Agency.
FOR SALE.


Fine residence lots in all parts Of the city on easy
terms.
Fine corner lot GOxI5O for residence or business
purposes
Small lot on Goth street for $3.50 90
Nice residence, dry cellar shrubbery trees, barn.
lot GGx346, choice neighborhood, che APP reason
able terms.
House of ten rooms and bath room hot and cold
water, fine barn, corner lot, S0x137 nice location
terms easy.
A good house, srooms, nicely located, 18th
street.
Five and bath room, lot GOxI50, within
blocks of postotfice
Nice residence the bluff.
Large dwelling and grounds, we'll located, for
boarding house, saloon summer garden in lower
part of city.
Nice brick residence with fine grounds and out
buildings, outside city limits, street car line.
Eighty feet front with two good buildings. next
toe b passenger depot, on Moline avenue;
fine location for boarders, restaurant, saloon
market or any kind OF business.
81 600 will buy a fine business corner lot, BOX
100 with dwelling and barn on 9TH avenue.
$1,000 will buy a good house and an acre of land
on Milan street railway
$3.50 win take good house. rooms, with barn,
in Greenbush; terms easy.
5000 viii buy house and lot wen located.
$3.50 takes of ground with house, barn
fruit, etc, on the bluff.
Acres on the bluff with new house, barn. etc,
all kinds of fruit; cheap, on easy terms,
&400 takes a house and lot on 9Th street.
WIN sell, exchange or rent saloon and dwelling,
well located for business.
VIII exchange for good city property 80 acrea
improved and 220 acres unimproved il Rock Island
county, and 90 acres in Iowa.
INSURE yonr property with Geo. W D. HAIR
RTS; Standard Reliable Companies represented,
No. 1920 SECOND AVENUE,
apl-9-d1y Under Harper House
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
The Diamond Rattlesnake.

Of all the snake varieties of which we
have yet any knowledge the diamond
rattlesnake. as it is called, seems to be the
most deadly. 1t grows to length of 6
or feet and is somewhat thicker than
a mans wrist. 1t is armed with the
whitest and sharpest of fangs, nearly an
inch in length, with cisterns of liquid
poison at their base. A terror to man
and beast, he turns aside from no one,
although he will not go out of his way
to attack any unless pressed by hunger.
A description of his movements by a
traveller who has encountered him states
he moves quickly along, his cleaning
eyes seemed to emit greeuish light and
to shine with as much brilliancy as the
jewels of finished coquette. Nothing
seems to escape his observation, and on
the slightest movement near him be
swings into his fighting attitude, raising
his upper Jaws and erecting his fangs,
which in a state of repoSe lie closely
packed in the soft muscles of his mouth.
This snake is not SO active as the famous
copperhead of North America, nor so
quick 10 strike, but one blow is almost
always fatal. His fangs are SO long
that they penetrate deep into the mus
cles and veins of the victim, who has
little time for more than single good
by before closing his eyes forever. In
one instance the fangs were found to be
seven-eighths of an inch in length. and
though not thicker than common sew
ing needle they were perforated with
hole through which the greenish yellow
liquid could be forced in considerable
quantities. and each of the sacs contain
ed about half IA teaspoonful of the most
terrible aud deadly poison.-Loaadoas
1g0ses.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
RECKLESS DRIVING.

While Coroner Halves and Deputy
Coroner Eckhart were returning from
Moline about O'Clock Sunday morning,
where they had been holding al inquest
on the remains of Mary Kennedy, they
were run into by a buggy going in the
opposite direction in which they were
traevling, The collision took place near
the street car barn. The coroners SAW
two buggies coming at a reckless rate of
speed, and before they could turn out of
the way, one of the vehicles struck their
buggy, overturning it, and throwing them
with great force to the ground. The par
ties who were to blame for the collision
never stopped to see what damage they
had caused, and in the darkness it was
impossible to discover who the roughs
were. The buggy of Messrs. Halves and
Eckhart was badly demoralized, and the
gentlemen considerably shaken up by the
fall Arriving in this city they telephon
ed to Moline. hoping the police would be
able to catch the miscreants If they stop
ped there, bnt no trace of them cerid be
found Should she guilty parties be cap
tured, they should be dealt with in a man.
ner that would teach them to drive more
in the future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

The ARGUS reporter was shown some
thing new N the carriage f1e at the
repository of NJ. L. D. Dmock on Third
avenue this morning. Among other
fine vehicles Mr. Dimock has a two seat I'd
rockaway car. age, which has what is
| termed lightning jump seat. Either
| one or two seats can be used. When
| only one seat is desired. the be TX seat,
which is larger than the front one, is
brought foi Trrd by touching a spring,
and completely covers the front seat 1t
| is an Ingenious pic ce of work manship,
| and is something entirely new. The car
penters viii compile tie their work by about
the 1st of June. and when through, Mr..
DimOck WI have one of the finest car
| riage repositories west of Chicago. He
is stocking it with the best class of CIR
riages and buggies.
The special committee on the county
hospital matter met on Saturday at the
County Clerks office The committee
was appointed by j. w. Stewart, and rep
resents the Business Mems Association
The following gentlemen constitute the
committee: Major HI. G. Connolly, Chfr-
man, DR.. G. g. Craig, Alexander Steel,
L. nj. Buford, ann John Reimers. A con
sntation was held with several members
of the hospital scommittee appointed by
the board .of supervisors A committee
of business men from Moline will also be
selected, and it was decided that all three
committees meet on Saturday, MAY &C. |
when the matter viii be fully discussed, |
and report made to the Board of Super |
v1sors at their next meeting as to what is |
deemed the best location for said hospital. |
Miss Lucy Gable arrived home from the |
South on Saturday, after an absence of |
several months. Mr. and Mrs P. L. Cable |
are expected back in about two weeks |
They are now stopping at Townsville, |
Ga. On their way home they will meet |
Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Cable at Chicago, who |
viii sail from Liverpool next Saturday, |
after years visit in foreign lands. Miss
Lucy reports her fathers health greatly |
improved by his sojourn in the South
On Tuesday evening, May %. Prof w
w Carnes, of Chicago, will display his
Evolutionary powers at the Central Pres
byterian church. In addition the church
choir viii furnish pleasing music for the
occasion. The admission has been placed
at so cents. 1t will be remembered that
Prof Carnes was the gentleman who gave
such excellent satisfaction by his speaking
at the meeting of The A. o, T. w, some
time ago.
The third annual ball of the Fire De
partment win be held in Armory Hall, on
the evening of Thursday, May "a. ms&t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

A third great American invention, the
mower and reaper, owes its early perfec-
ton to Mrs Ann Harmed Manning, of
Plainfield, n j., who in 1S1719 perfect
ed a system for the combined action of
teeth and cutters, patened by her hus-
band. William Henry Manning, as "a di-
vice for the combined action of teeth and
cutters, whether in a transverse or revol :
wing direction" Mrs. Manning also made
other improvements, of which, not having
being patented, she was robbed after her
husbands death by neighbor whose
name appears in the list of patentees up
on this machine. Mrs. Manning also in
vented a clover cleaner, which proved
very lucrative to her husband. who took
ont the patent. Nor was she the only
woman whose thought has been turned
towards ageultural machines. The name
of Elizabeth Smith. also of New Jersey
appears in 1861 among the list of pat
entees upon an Improvement to the
mower and reaper, whereby the knives
could be adjusted while the machine was
in motion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
CLAIM ON PHILADELPHIA.

OTTAWA. Ont, May 11.-Duiing the
Revolutionary war Colonel Jacob Baker
commanded troop of Hessians and short
ly after came into possession Of 150acres,
now in the heart of Philadelphia On IA
farm near the village of Portland. on
Rideau Lake, Ont live the family of G.
w. Baker nephew of Colonel Jacob Bak-
er, consisting of five girls and four boys.
G. w. Baker died in 1871, and since then
the family made researches which convinC-
ed them that they have good claim on
the estate of 100 acres, worth many mil
hons of dollars. F. A Hill a Perth
lawyer, is conducting the case for the
heirs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
ADVICE no MOTHERS

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by 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- Its value is incalculabIe.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, darrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach ana DoWels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Svrul
for Children Teething is pleasant to thu
taste, and is the prescription of one o
the Oldest and best female physicians ant
nurses in the United States, and is 70
sale by all druggists throughout tn
world. Price % cents per bottle
feb -2S-m-w-s- m1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

''Oh, my back' is a common exclama
ton and expresses 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 AMI
pure. Leading physicians and ministers
use and recommend it. 1t has cured
many, and if you are a sufferer try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
III WAS SUICIDE.
Such is the Verdict of the COrOner's
Jury i'm the Case OF Mary
Kennedy.
THE INQUEST.

The coroner 5 jury which was empan-
etled late on Saturday night at Moline. in
the case of Mary Kennedy, who was sup
posed to have been accidentally killed by
the cars, did not hold an inquest on the
body until to day, when the railroad men
who had charge OF the train that ended
her earthly career. arrived from st. Louis.
Superintendent GRANGE was also in atten-
dance The inquest this afternoon dis
closed facts which exonerated the railroad
company from all blame, and which clear
" show that death I'D not result acct
dentally. hut was premeditated and court
ed The train men were ignorant of the
horrible affair until they reached Mon
mouth, when the news was telegraphed
1hem The fact that the sidewalk was so
near the track led many TO believe that
the woman was drawn under the wheels,
and there was Il look of astonishment on
every face this afternoon. as the news
spread over Moline that Mary Kennedy
had
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
A GREAT DISCOVERY.

That is daily bringing joy to the homes
of thousands by saving many of their
dear ones from an early grave. Truly is
DR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Loss of Voice. Tickling in
in the throat, Pain in the Side and Chest,
or any disease OF the Throat and Lungs,
a positive cure Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug
Store Large size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
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 will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents
bottle by HartZ & Bahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
PROBATE.

14-Estatc Of +. Warner Johnson, de
ceased, Inventory and appraisement bill
filed and approved
Guardianship of the minor heirs of Hen
ry Cline, deceased. Final receipts and
CLAIMS of wards, Albert E.. Orlando E.
Daniel E., Silas B., William H., and Ros-
allie A Cline filed, and guardian dis
charge as to them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
Cheap 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 81
Fleming's. Webb s. Henrick's additions
Cheap Enquire of O. J. Dimick, or NJ
E. Sweeney, in my absence. 2Sd1m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Great thoughts are always hopeful.
They give noble tone to the spirit, ex
alt the mind and stimulate to worthy
deeds. Those who cultivate such thoughts
arrive, at the best experience, and achieve
the happiest lives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
ON THIRTY DAYS, TRIAL.

The Yoltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. 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, 1883-05-14
CHEAP LOTS FOR SALE.

$3.50 will buy large lot in my addition
to South Rock Island. | also throw on
the market thirty lots in Guyer's addition
to Rock Island. near Augustana college,
and eight lots in the Chicago or Lower
addition Terms to suit purchasers.
19-1mo L. III. Guyer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

A Michigan GIRLS waiting for her SIX
rejected suitors, who are 10 act as
groomsmen to find SIX of her intended
husband 5 eX-fiamcs who win stand up
with them. There are plenty of them,
but they do not like to advertise the
fact that they We're non-suited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
TIE DAILY ARGUS.
Monday May IA, 1883.
FINEST ICE CREAM pARLORS

B. Birkenfeldt has now the finest ar
ranged ice cream parlors in the West,
having been lately refitted and refuInished
at great expense. Pure ice cream furnished
to pic MICS, sociables, private parties,
etc. No, coll Fourth avenue. 12-1mo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Carse s. 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 s. RETICKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Think, ladiesi You can permanently
beautify your cOmplexinn with Glenn
Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker dye, so cts.
The weak, worn and dyspeptic should
take Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic. No
o her.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
REAL ESTATE.

John c. Etricke to VIM. / etsch e4
sw sw section 16, towl IS, range lie;
81 800
Sarah E. Tilton to Peter Olson, the e31
feet of lot 6. block 8 in Moline; 81, 400
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

After careful examination Of the re
mains had been made, it was discovered
longer, she would have become a mother,
and the jury returned IA verdict of death
by suicide. Thus Moline has another
scandal on her hands, and the tongues of
gossips will wag fast and long, as to who
is the seducer of Mary Kennedy, and who
is responsible for her nntimely death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
FOR SALE.

Sixty lots in my addition to the city oil
Rock Island. Terms, One-fOurth down,
balance in one, two and three years, with
six per cent interest.
apl - l3m BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
The ''Bull Dog"
Is COMING
Beyond the River.
Away Across the Mississippi is held Con-
vincing Conversation

Away Across the Mississippi is held a Con-
vincing Conversation.
II tell pou, sir that they are one Of the neatest
| combinations produced, and my experience
of that of thing has been wide enough 10 emit
| tie my Judgment to some respect
"oh, don't know responded the first speak
ers friend, with little yawn as though he didn't
take much interest in the subject g have ncvcr
been able 10 much difference in those things
They are all pretty nearly the same size and made
of about the same stun
The talk. Of which the foregoing il a fragment
took place in Gailatin, Missouri, 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 be had introduced it substantial
ly IN these words
Nonsense, that Is the rigmarole Of a boy, or
rather of who either doesn't know or
doesn't care what he says. Those things as you
call them. just different the moon is from
green chesse. Now, liniments, lotions and oint.
ments very good i'm most cases for the relief of
pain or Inflammation. But, in the dr-t 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 ia
a wretched world anyhow and nothing Il evor a.
hand when il is wanted Yon can't suggest any
thing
=" Yes, ! can, broke in the Doctor thnmpino
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 cases reliefbas
followed in from three to forty-eight hours. The
old plasters gre stage coaches-the Capcine is a
Geographic dispatch For instance, in cases Of
Neuralgia, Muscular rheumatism. Lumbaco. re
tated action of the Kidneys and -~
- = -
Benson's, " said the traveller, pleasantly.
In the center Of The genuine is cur the word
CAPcTER.
Seabufy q johnson, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
cARsE AND RETICKER

offer the following way down prices;
100 pairs ladies kid button shoes for $1.75.
100 pairs ladies' goat button shoes, Sl.b0.
$50 pairs Indies kid opera slippers, Sf.O-
cases mems calf boots, S2.25-
And ali other goods in proportion II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Humility is a virtue all preach, none
practice, and yet everybody is content to
hear - .E0Ln tSeEHen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Straws show the way the wind blows.
IN new Hampshire, where women have
Ine Tignt to vote at the spring school
meeting, only one in each ten thousand
availed herself of the privilege.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
Yours Very Truly

Some of the street cars of London have
been lighted with gas. The holder placed
under the seats. is charged at the end
of each trip during the night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
ROCHESTER, N. Y. March 80, 1888
Medicine Company

OtlIWelI meulclne company:
GENTLEMEN-As a rule do not be
'lieve in giving testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help others prompt me
IT, 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 | find a medicine
that has so mnch merit as yours | cannot
retain from recommending i: to all who
suffer from those complaints | have
taken great pleasure in commenting it to
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. To-day / feel as strong and well
as l ever did in my life, Many thanks to
your timely aid,
Yours Very Truly,
G. J. CoNoIIY
Prop Rochester Rubber Stamp Works,
Rochester, N Y.
a1aIl d1xs11x
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14
He may Well be Joyful.
TOPEKA. Kans.. Nav 10. Is

TOPEKA. Kans., May II, 1881.
FL. III. WARNER 81 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, 1883-05-14

1t is said that during the last three
or four months over 100 girls have grad
uated into welded life from the Treas
ury Department at Washington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

-Dost thou love life, then do not squan-
der time, for that is the stuff life is made
Of BENJAMIN Franklin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

pennsylvania viii build more rail
roads this year than in any recent
twelve months.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

People who do not care do not say So
The soldier who is not afraid never
boasts that he fears no ball
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-14

Mr. James McDaniels. 723 W. Twenty
second street, Chicago, I'll says: II found
Browns Iron Bitters to he the best blood
purIfierI ever used"