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The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Condition of LIncoln,s Tomb,

CHICAGO, July 21.-The Inter Oceans
Springfield, H., correspondent sends to that
paper a long article declaring that the monu-
ment to Lincoln is in danger of entire de-
struction on account of the defects of the
construction. The rain runs through
the terrace in streams and the
drainage is so bad the earth under the brick
arches supporting the stone floor is a quag-
mire. The northwest, northeast and south
east corners of the terraces have had to be
taken down several times and rebuilt. 1t is
thought that the foundations of the monu-
ment itself were well put in, and
are safe, but the condition of the
structure is such as to make extensive
repairs necessary. In places billets
and wedges of wood have been used where
stone and iron should have been. The brick
was of inferior quality and SOFT and the
frost of winter and rains of all the year have
played havoc with the work In fact, the
whole job is described as most outrageous
botch. Alexander Cameron, St Louis
architect, has made an examination of the
structure and report on its condition is ex-
pected, when it will be known what is neces-
sary to be done to insure its safety and how
much it will cost
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
WASHINGTON CITY NOTES.

Gen. Sheridan has gone on tour of inspec-
ton Of posts on the northern frontier.
The secretary of the interior has decided
that women are not eligible to till the Office OF
pension examiner.
As precaution against the introduction of
the germs OF cholera the cabinet has decided
to prohibit for ninety days the importation
Of rags from foreign countries.
A complaint was made before the police
against the stringing of political banner
across Pennsylvania avenue, but the judge
decided that there was no law to sustain the
complaint.
Postmaster General Gresham has in
structed postmasters at free-delivery offices
to give each letter carrier fifteen days vaca-
ton with pay each year, filling his place
with "sub" at the rate of $50 per month.
Miss Clara Barton, president, and Mr. A. S.
Solomons, vice president of the American
association of the Red Cross have been APP
pointed by the president as delegates to rep
resent the United States at the Geneva con-
ference of the International association, to be
held September next.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF an Execution and Fee Bill No 5769
issued out of the clerks office of the Circuit Court
of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois, and to
me directed whereby am commanded to make
the amount OF certain judgment recently obtains
ed against @. w. Steele in favor of f. K. Rogers,
out OF the lands tenements, goods and chattels OF
the said defendant, g. W. Steele, have levied up
on the following property, to-wit; All the right.
title and interest of the within defendant in the
south half lot 33, section 90 township 10, range
east % acres more or less the south half lot 81,
section 20, township 10, range east, % acres
more or less acres in s. e. corner west half n.
e. q W., 5 acres; west acres in g, W. corner west
half n W. 8 W., acres all in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois; Therefore, according
to said command, shall expose for sale. at public
auction all the right title and interest of the above
named G. W. Steele in and to the above described
property, on Friday the s5th day OF July. 1854, al
3 80 O'Clock p. m, at the north door of the court
house in the city of Rock Island, in the county of
Rock Island and state of Illinois, for cash in hand
10 satisfy said execution and fee bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 5th day of July, A
D., 1884. JOHN Nj. RE11ChER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County, illinois,
iuly .5-dtd
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SHERTFFS SALE,

By virtue OF an Execution and Fee Bill No 576S
issned out of the clerks Office of the Circuit Court
of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois, and
to NE directed, whereby am commanded TO make
the amount of certain Judgment recently Oh
tanned against q. W. Steele in favor of L. K. Rog
ers ont Of the lands tenements, goods and chat
tells of the said defendant, q. W. Steele. l have
levied upon the following property, towit: All the
right, title and interest of the within named de
fendant in the south half lot 23 section 20, town
ship 49, range east, 33 acres more or less; south
half lot a. section 20, township 10. range east,
% acres more or less; acres in :. e. corner WIZ
II. e. =. W, acres; west acres i'll 8. W. corner
Wa II. W. s. W., acres, all in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois; Therefore, according
to said command shall expose for sale, at public
auction, all the right, title and interest of the
above named q. ". Steele in and to the above de-
scrbed property. on Friday the 25th day of July
1884 at 2 O'Clock p. M, at the north door of the
Court House in the city of Rock Island, in the
county of Rock Island and stale Of Illinois, fo
cash in hand, to satisfy said execution and fet
bill.
Dated at Rock Island this 5th day of July, A
D. 1884 JOHN NJ. RErlCKER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois
iuly did
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july.5-dtd
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A Cure of Pneumonia

Mr. D. H. Barnaby, of Owego, n. Y,
says that his daughter was taken with a
violent cold which terminated with Pneu
monia, and all the best physiciane gave
the case up and said she could not live
but few hours at most. She was in
this condition when friend recommends
Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the lungs, and
advised her to try it. She accepted it as
latitrert. and was surprised to fine that
it produced marked change for the bet
ter, and by persevering permanent cure
was effected.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
John Jarrett and the President.

PTTTsBURG, Pa, July 2l-hlr. John JAR
nett, who was recently appointed chief of the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, but who has met
with a formidable obstacle in securing his
commission, has arrived home from Wash
ington In All interview he said in regard to
the opposition he had met from the president
"There has been some enemy at work to in
ftuence the president against me. During my
Interview with him he showed me a clipping
from Plttsburg paper which states
that at a Blaine meeting in the
city recently had used the expression that
President Arthur is better fitted to he a scul-
lion at Delmonico's than to be in the White
House Just here | wish to emphatically
state that the assertion is an unqualified false
hood | do not know who is making the
move against me. | had a talk with the
president, and left him with the understand
ing that he is to investigate the charges. If
it is proved that used the language accrsd-
tied to me, will not get the commission"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Read the testimony of one of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum-
ner, Benner Co., Iowa, writes:
SHERIEFS SALE,

By virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No.
57b3, issued out of the clerBs office of the Circuit
Court of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois,
and to me directed, whereby am commanded to
make the amount of a certain Judgment recently
obtained against James W. Ballard and Burril
Smell in favor of Lorenzo Parmenter, out of the
lands, tenements, goods and chattels of the said
defendants, James W. Ballard and Burril Smell, |
have levied upon the following property, tO-wit:
The southwest quarter ca of the southeast
quarterG) of section No. twenty six (s6) in town
ship Number seventeen 90 north range Number
four ~ west of the fourth (4th} principal merid.
ian; therefore, according to said command. shall
expose for sale at public auction, all the right, I'll
tie and interest OF the above named James W.
Ballard and Burril Smell in and to the above de
scribed property, on Friday the Sth day of Au-
gust, 1884 at O'Clock, P M, at the north door of
the Court House in the city of Rock Island in the
county of Rock Island and state of Illinois, for
cash in hand, to satisfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island, this 18th day of July, A.
D., 1884 j. NJ. RETlCKER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois.
iuIV did
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

The pains and tortures of the Spanish
Inquisition were not more agonizing than
those that in our late civilization are daily
felt by the subjects of those grim tyrants,
rheumatism and neuralgia Rev. w. B..
Evans, of Washington, D. c., was a vic
tim until he was induced to try Athloph-
oros, and now he writes. Il consider its
work almost in the light of miracle. 1t
is most wonderful medicine. 1t ought
to be spread throughout the land"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
BEHIND WITH THE TAX.
SaIoonkeepers Not Coming
Forward with the Scott Law Tax.

CINCINNATI, July 21.-There Is a woeful
delay by the saloonkeepers in paying the
Scott law tax. Friday was the last day Of
grace, and but 800 out of $500 have paid
The penalty of 20 per cent. is now attached,
and If the tax Is not soon paid the
county. treasurer will bring suit against
every delinquent 1t is expected that these
suits will be divided up between the various
magistl ates all over the city and county. 1t
will be bonanza for the squire, but tough
On the saleonkeepers. There is little doubt
but that the law will be sustained, and that
the tax must be paid If so, the kicking
saloon men will pay the costs and 20 Der cent
penalty besides. The delay in collection o.
the tax will seriously affect the infirnary
and police funds, which depend on the lquoi
tax.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P Keator, Editor of Ft.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: For
the past five years l have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery, for coughs of
most severe character, as well as for those
of milder type. 1t never fails to effect a
speedy cure. My friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in the samf
high terms. Having been cured by it oc
every cough l have had for five years. |
consider it the only reliable and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, etc Call at Hartz
& BahRsen's Drug Store and get Free
Trial Bottle. Large Size $100.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
FROM EVERY POINT OF THE COMPASS

comes the orders for Sozodont. Never
has such a demand arisen for any article
of the toilet. Its most constant patrons
are among the sex born to be admired.
Good looks conclliate, beauty fascinates.
White teeth do more to augment personal
comeliness than any other facial charac-
teristic. The ladies know this, and either
to render the charm lasting or to secure
it when wanting, apply Sozodont, the
most effective of tooth preparations. Use
it Systematically.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

office. Next week number of appointments
will be made in the patent office,
which will give that office, commissioner
Butterworth says, sufficient force to keep up
the work of the Office, which is now several
months behind On July "A civil service
examination will be held for first assistant
examiners in the patent office All the ap-
poinfments provided for by congress are
made after examination by civil service
,oarJs
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Pure Cod-liver Oh made from selected
livers. on the sea-shore, by Caswell. Ha-
zard & Co, New York. 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all Others Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market.
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples, and roagh
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co. New
YnrE
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THE PORTALS OF THE HEAD,

the lips, allow the escape of foul breath
when the teeth are coated with impurities
or falling into decay through neglect. If
you would not well nigh nauseate your
friends and inspire strangers with disgust,
rid your mouth with Sozodont, which. if
they are not past redemption, will! revive
their pristine whiteness, and reinforce the
shaker members of the dental family.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

A cure at last for Catarrh. The evid-
ence is overwhelming that Ely's Cream
Balm goes more directly than any other
to the seat of the disease, and resulted
in more cure than all other remdies.
= Wilkesbarre Pa. } Union Leader. (Noi
liquid or snuff, see adv't.)
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

A lawyer at Portland, Ore, has used
the Mayor of that place for the recovery
of a bill thus itemIzed: For writing a
letter which Chapman published over his
own signature IN defense OF charges Of
bribery, 800, for legal advice during an
investigation by the council, $3.50; for
writing the Mayors annual message,
800, and for assisting the Mayor to Sc
cnre a 81 800 loan. ShO
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Prosecuting american Hog at Home,

BROOKLYN, n. Y, July 2l--Health Com
missioner Raymond has requested Counsellor
Elliott to prosecute twenty two persons for
keeping pigs The parties reside in the sec
ton known as Red Hook" South Brooklyn.
Commissioner Raymond says this Is the sec
ton of the city where the cholera first made
its appearance in 1866, and the people who
keep pigs will probably be the first victims,
should the disease again visit the city
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
About CIeveland,s letter.

ALBANY, n. Y, July 2l.-Governor Clevs-
land has not read Blaine's letter m accept
snce yet. When suggested to him that it
was an interesting document, he smiled and
said he had no doubt of the fact In a
few days Mr.. Cleveland will begin
to werk on his letter of acceptance. He is
still studying the platform. Blaine's letter
will also give him something TO mediate
about The points which will receive the
closest attention are the tariff, labor ques-
ton, and our foreign policy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Ely's Cream Balm has cured me of
Catarrh. Was afflicted ten years | tried
almost eyerv remedy recommended. none
proved so effective and thorough.-S. X,
Aiken, wholesaler of shoes, 143 Federal
Street, Boston, Mass.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

| found it a sure cure. have been
troubled with Catarrhal deafness for
seven or eight years with roaring noise
in my head. | bought medicine in 13
state but nothing helped me till Iprocured
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. In four
days | could hear as well as ever. am
cured of the Catarrh as well. | consider
Ely's Cream Balm the best medicine ever
made -GARRETT WIDRIcK, Hastings
New York.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

PHYSICIANS sanction has been accorded
to that standard disinfectant, Glenn's
Sulphur Soap.
DYsPEPTTC, nervous people, "out of
Sorts" Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic will
cure. Ask for Colden's. OF druggist.
Hills Hair Dye, black or brown, Scots.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

The glory of a man is his strength. II
you are weakened down through exces-
sive study, or by early indiscretions, Al
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; for So
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

1t is interesting to know that james
Watts workshop is preserved at Heath>
field Hall Just as he left it, his lathe
and bench standing at the window, his
tools scattered about, and his old leather
aporn hanging over the wise.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
CARn.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscrctions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
l viii send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
waS discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D,
New York CITY,
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l have been sufferer for years with
Catarrh, and under physicians traat.
ment for over year. Ely's Cream Balm
gave me immediate relief / believe /
am entirely cured.-G. s. DAVIS, First
National Bank, Elizabeth, N. j.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

The Vftaic Belt Co, of Marshall.
Mich, offer to send DR. DYES Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hartz a. Rahnseu
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Lighting recently struck tree on Coy
ernor Stanford's California ranch, and
the Cinnamon employed on the place
could not be induced to pick up the
debris. as they considered thai it was the
work of an evil spirit.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Cures rheumatism, dyspepsia, kidney
troubles, malaria, catarrh, erysipelas,
pimples and skin diseases of all kinds.
For full information. call on or address,
George L. Berry, Rock Island ILL.,, OF
Medical Lake Company, Davenport, Iowa
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Clergymen, lawyers and all those of
sedentary habits who suffer from nervous
prostration and loss of appetite should
try Nichols Bark and Iron. For sale by
all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Something old-Allen's Bilious Physic;
quickly, relieves promptly, and never fails
to cure Sick Headache and Constipation.
25 cents large bottle,-at all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
ROCK ISLAND Il PEORIA RAILWAY.

tsHoRTEsT ROUTE To THE EAST AND wEsT1
LEAVE. ARRIVE,
Fast Express 90. ......,. s SO AN. 1920 P. M.
Mail and Ex.............1;2 30 P. NJ. 5:20P. NJ.
Omaha Il Kan. City Ex.. ..12;l5A.M 7:05 P. NJ.
Accommodation, 10 P. Nj. 200 A. NJ.
Ga, Freight .....-.-.-..6 8 20 A. NJ. 400 P. N.
Depot Twentieth street,
The f:15 D. m train makes close connection
At tIalya with the G. B. h O., for points west, ar
irving at Galesburg at 4:2j p. m. Burlington GAO
D. m; Keokuk O:25 p. M; quincy 1905 p. m; (;
llsn making close connection al Peoria with !. b.
n W, aud n. P. u W., roads for all points east
aud south.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
promotions and Appointments

WASHINGTON CITY, July 21.-The several
departments are busy making promotions
and appointments in accordance with the
provisions of the legislative bill One hun
dred promotions have been made in the
patent office, and as many more in the land
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Father is Getting Well

MY daughters say:
How much better father is since he
used Hop Bitters."
He is getting well after his long suf-
fering from disease declare incurable. +"
And We are so GLAD that he used your
Bitters "A LADY of Utica, N. Y.
a. None genuine without a bunch of
green Hops on the white label Shun all
the vile, poisonous stuff with Hop" or
Hops" in their name.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Shot the Carefaker.

DUBLIN, July 21.-A farm near Tralee,
from which the tenants had been evieted,
as visited, Friday night, by "Moonlighters, u
who shot the caretaker dead.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
"Ruchn-Paiba." "

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney. Biad-
der and Urinary Diseases. Scalding.
Irritation, Stone, Gravel, Catarrh of the
bladder 81, Druggist.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Thin People.

Wells Heath Renewer" restores health
anu vigor, cnres Dyspepsia, Impotence
Sexual Debility. 81.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

FOR SALE-At my Office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house d. G. Dohlman, agent m13d3m
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
A DAUGHTERS Misery.

Eleven years our daughter suffered on
bed of misery,
From complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under tie care of the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names,
But no relief,
"And now she is restored to us in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop
Bitters, that we have Stunned for years
before using il. /" The PARENTs
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
QUICK ACTING AND SURE.

Il have know single Benson's Capcine
Porous Plaster to cure sciatica. y J. II
Allen, Druggist. N Y.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

FOR SALE-A Flat-boat with Cabin. Enquire
of John Reimer, pilot of Ferry boat.
d6t-i5 JAS. W. CLARK, Owner.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Dyspentic. nervous people, ''out of
sorts,' Colden's Liquid Beef will cure.
Take no other. Of druggist.
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NOTICE..

FOR RENT-Furnished room with or without
board MRS. A. STOCkW ELL.
july 21d1w
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Why suffer with Malaria ?Emory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallabIe, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

FOR SALE-Sixty lots in my addition 10 Rock
Island One e-fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest. B. Davenport.
mf3d3m
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

FOR SALE-old papers for sale In any quantity
at this office, cheap.
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OniVGrSitYOf Virginia.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly
begin 10th July, 1884, and end 10th September.
Have proved of signal se,-1st, to students who
design to pursue their studies at this or other Law
School; I'd, to those who propose to read privately
and Sd, to practitioners who have not had the ad-
vantage of systematic instruction. For circular
apply (P. o. University of Vs) TO JOHN B. MI
NOR, Prof Com. and Stat. Law. may-23-w1m
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21

Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder
Smooth, Refreshing. Harmless Elegant,
Cleansing, Preservative and Fragrant.
15c, Druggists
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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC R'v

Being
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
Did She Die

No
She fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years,
The doctors doing her no good ;"
And at last was cured by this Hop
Bitlers the papers say so much about"
indeed Indeed N
How thankful we should be for that
medicine"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
CHIcAaO, BURLINGTON Il QUINCY,
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE 4 ST. PAUL.

Trains No. +, s, and 10 are MaquokeIa Branch.
Trans and a. Accommodation for oxford Juuc
non: and = Passenger, for Cenar.
FLYING DutChman'' leaves Rock Island 5:45 a.
H. arrives at 9:05 p. m; arrives Dubuque 10 30 a.
m leaves :OS D, IN. arrives at st. Paul y: 80 p.
m leaves 20 II. IN. arrives Minneapolis 1910 p.
m leaves att 80 a. m.
f. D. w. HOLMES, Agent,
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ADVERTISING cHEArs,,,

1T has become so common to begin an
article, in an elegant. interesting style.
Then run it into some advertisement
that we avold such,
And simply call attention to the merit
of Hop Bitters in as plain. honest terms
as possible,
"To induce people
To give them one trial. which so proves
their value that they will never use any
thing else"
The remedy so favorably noticed in all
papers,
Religious and secular, is
Having large sale, and is supplant
all other medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop
Bitters have shown shrewdness and
ahilitv
In compounding medicine whose
virtues are so palpable to every ones
observation.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-07-21
SHORT 4: :: :: ::
idea of just what is reqnir-
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farnishe by the GREATEST railway in America,
~sEtI~
CHICAGO,
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AND ST. Paul.

It owns and operates over 4,5OO miles of road III
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
and Dakotrr and It's main lines, branches and con
nee ions reach all the great business centres OF the
Northwest and Far West, it naturally answers the
description of Short Line, and best route between
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Panl and Minneapolis
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Rock Island. Dubuque. ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
Davenport Cnmar st. Paul and Minneapolis.