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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

Most of the shops were closed to-day,
but those devoted to the sale of flowers
and bonbons formed pleasing excep
tion. Here, again, dense throngs con-
gregated, and it may fairly be said that
a glimpse at the windows of the flower
shops was well worth the walk. Moth
ing could have been more tasteful than
the effect produced by the row of SUI
perb bouquets arranged with exquisite
skill and correct eye to color One
novel feature was the imitation of
painters pallet, the colors being
ranged in patches of flowers on a white
ground, with a little batch OF real
brushes in the corner. Another con-
sisted of floral fans, which gave free
scope to the employment of true artistic
taste in the arrangement of natural
flowers, and formed one of the prettiest
novelties in the shops. Baskets OF bon
bons, surmounted by dolls of different
shapes and sizes, were also in high favor,
representations of old Father Christmas
probably for the benefit of the foreign
elemeIt-nOt being forgotten. The
good-humored crowd moved slowly
along, thoroughly enjoying everything,
and to all appearances totally obliviOus
of everything but the pleasures of the
hour. The Jour de PAN is associated
with the anything but dulcet strains of
the orgue de barbarie, savage instru-
ment, which one is happy to learn, is
about to be exiled from the domains of
| the Republic. Alas, the organ is the
least of the annoyances to which the un-
| fortunate soiourner on the banks Of the
Seine is subjected. Ones door-bell is
tinkiing all day long, and it is astonish-
ing how ignorant one is both of the mar
velous number and great variety of peo-
| pie upon whom one is dependent for eX-
istence, especially those whom we are
thankful not to see oftener than once 9
year, the vidanger among the rest. The
barber who shaves one tempts his clients
with plateau, which he OstentatiOusly
fills with large coins. Five-franc pieces
interspersed with Napoleons. In the
streets and boulevards extending palms
meet you at every step. The more re.
pulsiVe the beggar the more irresistible
he is, the only wonder being that any
civilized city can tolerate such frightfu
exhibitions as here abound. Strummers
on guitars, singing and selling songs o.
their own composing, Italian violinists
with their dirty but picturesquely-claC
children, who serve as artists models
and to the throng of mendicants who are
for this day only, happily, permitted tt
torment man and womankind. render
Paris unbearable. Vehicles full to over
flowing of whole families, including til
Youngest born, en- route to pay the annua
visit of duty to those from whom, per
chance, they have expectations, driv'
rapidly by. Many to-day had TO accom-
plish these pilgrimages on foot, the cal
strike having commenced to make itsel
| sole J14a-ll4.ls TaLo1saa.b
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
AN UNDOUBTED BLESSING

About thirty years ago a prominent
physician by the name of DR.. VIM. Hall,
discovered, or produced after long exper,
mental research, a remedy for diseases
of the throat, chest, and lungs, which
was of such wonderful efficacy that il
soon gained wide reputation in this
country. The name of the medicine is
DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs
and may be safely relied on as a speedy
and positive cure for coughs, colds, sore
throat, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broker
of your rest by a sick child suffering anC
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 II so
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing Its value is incalculable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it. 1t cure
dysentery diarrhoea, regulates the stom
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. ant
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrul
for Children Teething is pleasant to tn
taste, and is the prescription of one o
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is 70
sale by all druggists throughout tn
world Price % cents per bottle.
feb -2S-mw-s m 1-v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE,

Theron ?. KeatoF, Editor of Fit
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes: "Fol
the past five years 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 {
speedy cure. My friends towhom | have
recommended it speak of it in the sam'
high terms. Having been cured by it o
every cough | have had for five years,
consider it the only reliable and sure cur'
FOR Coughs, Colds, ETC." Call at Hart
& Bahnsen's Drug Store and get a Free
Trial Bottle Large Size 81. 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY

Mr. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: My wife has been almost
helpless for five years. so helpless thai
she could not turn over in bed alone
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters,
and is so much improved, that she is now
able to do her own work.
Electric Bitters will do all that il
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi-
lnonials attest their great curative powers
Only fifteen cents bottle at Hartz &
RahnSen'S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its
entire nutritious properties. 1t contains
blood making. force generating and life
sustaining properties; invaluable for Indi
gestion, Dyspepsia, nervous prostration
and all forms of general debility; also, in
all enfeebled conditions, whether the re
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostration
overwork, or acute disease. particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints
Caswen, Hazard & Co, Proprietors. N
y. Sold by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

l am a non-beliver IN patent medicine
but having experienced marked relic
from nasal catarrh and hoarseness by the
use of Ely's Cream Balm can recommend
it to those suffering from this loathsom'
complaint and to to those afflicted will
hoarseness or stoppage OF the throat 81
annoying to singers and clergymen
Louis E Phillips, 142S N. Y. Ave, N. w.
Washington. d. c. Price 80 (cents J
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

could scarcely speak; it was almost
impossible to breathe through my nos
rils. Using Ely's Cream Balm a short
time l was entirely relieved. My head
has not been so clear nor voice so strong
in wears. / recommend this admirable
remedy to all afflicted with Catarrh or
Colds in the head o, Tichenor, Shoe
Merchant, Elizabeth, NJ. price so cts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
Sherif'S Sale.

By virtue of an alias Execution and Fee Bill
No pol issued ont of the clerks Office of the
County Court of Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois, and TO me directed, whereby | am com
manded to make the amount of a certain Judg-
ment recently obtained against John Elmstedt
and George W. Ninton, in favor of Charles Piper,
out of the lands tenements. goods and chattels OF
said defendant, George W. Ninton, have levied
upon the following property, towit: The east part
of out-lot seventeen 40 in the city OF Moline,
more particularly described as follows: Begin
hing at point on the south line of Park street in
Edwards second addition to the town of Moline,
in the county Of Rock Island and state of Illinois.
one hundred and fourteen feet t1l4) easterly from
where the line between section thirty-two t32)
and section thirty-three (33), township eighteen
NJ, intersects the south line of Park street !;
thence running easterly on said south line OF Park
street, hundred and twenty (12O) feet; thence
southerly at right angles with Park street afore-
said four hundred and ten (4lO) feet; thenceWest-
erly parallel with said Park street one hundred
and twenty (120) feet; thence northery at right
angles with last mentioned line four hundred ana
ten (410) feet TO the place of beginning.
Therefore, according TO said command, l shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right
| title and interest of the above named, George W
Vinton, in and to the above described prop
| erty, on Saturday the 22nd day of March, 1884
| at 10 O'Clock A NJ, at the north door of The
court house in the city Of Rock Island. in III,
county Of Rock Island, and state of Illinois, TO
cash in hand to satisfy said Execution and Fet
| Bill.
Dated at Rock Island this s9th day Of Feb
| ruary, A D.. 1884 J. NJ. RETICKER,
Sheriff Of Rock Island County.
| d9od
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE,
Stewart Il Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wcndt, II. 1902 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS.
Wilmans, j. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening Sunday excepted) in Argus block, op
posite Postofticc Best advertising medium in til,
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUs; published
| every Friday. fine job department in connec
| ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CONFECTIONERS.
| Kren. Fred 1919 second avenue
Evers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNEFS'
Wilmans J. NJ, Post Office Block.
SALooNs-
| Wolff CHI, Market Square
| Westpha John, 1872 second avenue.
Warren MAKERS
Bromley, G. A., 1917 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

/ was troubled with Chronic Catarrh
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears,
and was unable to breathe through my
nose. Before the second bottle of Ely IS
Cream Balm was exhausted was cured
and to day enjoy sound health C, J.
Corbin. 9e3 Chestnut st. Field Manager
Philadelphia Pub. House, Pa. (See adv't
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive a.
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter,
mittent Fevers, the "Ferro- Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Ha-
zard & Co., New York, and sold by al
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa.
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
l will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America Send q self addressed envelope
to the REV JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness Of
Generative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
6 for S5.-At druggists. or Aliens Phar-
macy. 3l5 Fist Ave. n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
Out on the Prairie,
Concerning Something Better than Mrs
Toodles' Wheelbarrow-And the
Reasons Why.

When certain Commssary- General complain
ed TO thej Duke of Wellington that Sir Thomas
Picton had declared he would hang him if the "a
tions for that Generals division were not forth
coming at a certain honr, the Duke replied:
All. did he indeed go so far as that Did he
say he d hang you?''
YES, my lord
We'll, General fcton is just the man 10 keel
his word. You'd better get the rations up il
time
But to get rations or anything else up in time
one must know how to lay his hand on them As
| Mr.. Toodles said about the coffin which he had
| bought at auction and brought home to his wife:
III anything should happen. my dear, it will bt
| so handy to have in the house"
Being in the great wholesale drug house of Wn
| Hart in Elgin, H., one day, Mr. G. IL. sherman
| the photographer of that place. remarked, con
corning PARKER s TONIC: Il have used it il
my family for two years, and unhesitatingly pro
| nounce it the best medicine We have ever used
| Ii is handy to have in the house, and we neve
| without il. -
| Culled from the mass of reasons why Mr.. Sher
| man was right, be good enough to consider these
| FIRST. PARKERS TONIC is delicious to the pal
ate; it nvigorates but does not promote tOCe f0
| strong drink; third, it cures coughs and colds b.
melting the torpid organs into healthy action, AM
| opening al the pores of the skin; fourth ii pur
| fes the blood, thus curing kidney, liver and lun
| diseases and rheumatism; fifth
But take ii into your house, and it will speak 70
| itself. Once used you will change it for nothin
else Physicians commend it. Prices, SO cent
| and ST. HIsCOx Il Co.. Chemists Nsw York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

i am cured of Catarrh and deafness by
Ely's Cream Balm Ny aunt was deaf in
one ear. After using the Balm a few
times her hearing was restored F.O. More,
Insurance Broker, Elizabeth, n. J. Not
LIQUID or snuff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

If you suffer with Sick Headache, Con
stipation, Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
lacks, Emory's Little Cathartic Pills vii
relieve YOU. is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

Bad taste, unpleasant breath and i'm
paired hearing when resulting from ca
trrah, are overcome by the use of Ely's
Cream Balm. 1t is not liquid or snuff,
and is easy applied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

OUR CHARMING CUUNTHYWUMEN
are winning an enviable distinction fol-
their fine teeth. This, they in great meas
urn owe to the identifying and restorative
influence of SOZODONT, the most popu-
lar preparation for teeth on this cont
nent. It removes from the dental surface
every impurity, checks decay and enables
the teeth to mastiCate without contamina-
ting the food, thus indirectly contributing
to healthful nutrition 1t etfectually neu
tralizes an unpleasant odor of the breath
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

Emory's Little Catharic is the best and
only reliable Liver Pill known, never fails
with the most obstinate cases, purify vege-
table.-15 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

The Peoples Remedy for Biliousness
Constipation, Piles, Sick Headache. Jaun-
dice &c, is Aliens Bilious Physic, a
purely vegetable liquid remedy; large
bottle % cents At all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

ROCHESTER,, N. /. NldTCn 0O, 1000.
Stilwell Medicine Company:
GENTLEMEN-As a rule | do not be
lieve in giving testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help Others prompt me
to add mineto 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. l have
taken great pleasure in commencing it tt
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. Today feel as strong and vel
as / ever did in my life, Many thanks tc
your timely aid.
Yours Very Truly,
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Prop. Rochester Rubber Stamp Works
Dlobaotar n V
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
Rnck lsl.ANn & PE0RlA RAILWAY.
DepOt. twentieth sire

The lis p. IN. train makes close connection
at Galva with The c. B. Il O., for points west az,
irving 1T Galssburg at LIS p. m; Burlington o:4O
D. NJ; keOkuk 1O:25 p. H.; Quincy lOiS p; M;
siso making close connection at Peoria with l. b.
4 ", ana i P & W, roads for nil points east
and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
n,llrA.s... suELlNarON y QUINCY.
,ujrAi.,t .llWAUKEE X ST. PAUL

Trims No. 7. 5, 9 and 10 are Maquoketa Branch.
.pro,r. 3Anl i Accommodation for oxford JGuc-
ion; aud ;, Passenger, for Celinar
"Flying Dutchman' leaves Rock Island o:Ao a.
m arrives at 9:05 p m; arrives Dubuque III ~ H.
m Leaves :us D, III; arrives at st. Paul " 30 p.
M, leaves 5:25 a. m arrives minneapolis iOio p
M leaves at4 80 II. In.
B. W. HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

THE WANT OF A RELIABLE DIURETIC
Which, while acting as a stimulant of the kidneys,
neither excites nor irritates them, long since
supplied by Hostetter's Stomach B:tters. This
fine medicine exerts the requisite degree of slim
ulation upon these organs, without producing ir-
rtation, and is therefore, far better adapted for
the purpose than unmedicated excitants often re-
sorted to. Dyspepsia, fever and ague, and kim
dred diseases are all cured by it,
For sale by all druggists aud dealers generally
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
CHICAGO LADIES SEMINARY.

Full courses Of study. Art Music, Ancient and
Modern Languages. Emil Lieoling' Director Of
Musjc Home comforts in boarding department
MISS GREGG Principal, Is and Il sheldon ST.
Chicago, Ills. aug-25-ulm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
mi. r.. SWEENEY.
E.. w. HURST

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
II Office Buford's Block, Rock Island.
= oCt-4 -dW6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
OUR CHARMING couNrRYWoMEN

Prop. Rochester Rubber Stamp Works
Rochester. n. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
II Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Bank, Rock Island, Ill.
sept-26 dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-20
H. C. CONNOLLY,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Rock Island Ills Office in Post Ofiice Build
ing over Mitchell q Lynde's Bank, Rooms No
and TO- noy-24-dw1y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-17
The Philharmonic Society.

At meeting of the board of officers of the
Philharmonic society ON Saturday evening
last it was decided to give a concert during
Easter week. Since the reorganization of
the society, the new sacred cantata, 1.-THE
Holy City" has been in rehearsal and under
the able direction of the conductor, DR.. Kim
ball, who has been indelatgable in his exer-
tiOns to bring up the standard of the society
to its former excellence, will be given for
the first timo in this country, The doctor
has been ably sustained by tho organist of
Epiphany church, Mr.. James b, Triton.
Under such directions there is no doubt the
members of the society will give a good
account of themselves, In addition TO the
above, Mendessohn's "Christus" will also DO
rendered, The rehearsals of the society tako
place every Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock at Sheldon's hall, 1904 + street, at
which member has been notified to be present
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-17

The Union Bethel Historic and Literary
association, in keeping with its well-earned
reputation, is just now arranging pro.
gramme calculated to stimulate local talent
in literary and musical circles. 1t is to hold
literary and musical symposium in Lincoln
hall on the evening of the emancipation
celebration, April 16, in the nature of q
competitive entertainment. Six essays of
fifteen minutes length on given subject will
be presented by six chosen essayists, passed
upon by three competent Judges, and prize
of $25 awarded the best. The subject selected
is at once striking, as il bears upon the most
popular speCulations as TO the negro, Sub.
lection, Absorption, or Colonization" A
prize of So also in a musical Compel ition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-17

Mr.. w. A. Chidress, of Texas, representing
the grand encampment and interstate drill
is in the city, and is trying to induce the
Washington Light Infantry company to enter
the contest. II Is thought that Captain
Ross's company will enter in competition, il
the expenses are not too heavy. Twenty
companies will enter the drill from Louisi-
ana, Alabama Georgia, South Carolina, North
Carolina, Virginia, Missouri, Tennessee,
Arkansas, and Texas. 1t is claimed that il
will be the largest affair Of the kind ever held.
Prizes are offered amounting to $4,000.
There will also be two companies from Mex
leo to give an exhibition drill, which will be
quite an interesting feature, especially to the
visiting military companies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-17

Saturday morning, in the criminal court,
Judge Wylie, the case of A. b. Webb, indicted
for violating section 54S0 of the revised
statutes by using the mails for the further.
ance of n fraudulent scheme as to pensions
came up, and, after the court carefully
Analysed tho indictment, he said that there
were number of similar cases, and called
attention to certain points which he desired
to have further argued. After critcsing the
indictment Judge Wylie said the indictments
seemed to be based merely on the attorneys
expressing opinions, 1t was not to be sup
posed if lawyers erred they did SO with the
intention Of committing crime, and a man
ought not to be put on trial for expressing
his thoughts. If this course was pursued
every lawyer in the country would be in
danger of indictment for giving in his CORE.
spOndence erroneous opinions What would
be the effect of that? 1t was possible to bring
up every lawyer in the country to ascertain
if his intentions in giving an opinion to his
client were sincere. He did not think that
such action 0s contemplated by the law. He
then set Saturday next for reargument.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-17
Eieo.

PULMAN..-In Alexandria, on Saturday, March
l5 isS a. 81 ocloel; p m LrGw Vi PgtMAS ~
john aud sophia Martin, aged Is years.
Funeral w take place rom First rre;Sbfy ,.,i
at o'clock p. m. Relatives and friends invited
Alexandria Gazette please copy.l
JoNES.-on the 18th instant, at 10 o'clock, LEON
DEALyA J9SIs II the 7th year Of his his age si
Jones, 1921 Ninth street northwest on Monday, the
FISCHEK.-On Saturday, March Is, at 8 p. M.
ELLA YIRGISIA, only daughter of Barton and Mary
Funeral from the residence of her parents, No 2722
o street, West Washinlton. D. G., on Monday, March
lat p. m. Relatives aud friends are respectfully
baltimore and Philadelphia papers please copy.l t
BARKER ofscarletna, on March 10. 1854, at No.
only son OF Mary T.. and the late Benjamin Barker
aged 10 years.
WEIGH ON the 10th instant, at $50 p. M. AFTER
an illness often weeks FRASCls aged b years sec
grandson Of NJ S. and the late Capt. Joseph White
southwest, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, at p. M
TOUMEY.-On the morning of the 10th instant
after brief illness, of consumption, WILLIAM ToU-
I!s funeral will take place from bis late residence
o'clock, and will proceed thence 70 ST.. Dominic's
Church, where requiem mass will be celebrated ut
Ylted to attend.
CLARION Sunday, March 10. 1884, at $40
BIRcfI INN Son of i. Edward and Jane NJ Clark,
aged 10 years months and days.
Funeral (private) from the family residence, OO7
Fourteenth street southeast, on Monday, March IL
at o'clock p. IN. Interment at Congressional ceme
terry.
GREEN.-On the 18th instant. at her late resi-
denca, 836 F street northwest, Mrs. ABBtE II.
GREEN.
Funeral notice hereafter.
DAWSON the 18th instnet, between - and
o'clock a. M, Mrs. CAROLINE DAVIS, in the SOth
year of her age.
son-in.law, @. j. l.. FoNwell No BOG Rhode Island
avenue on Monday, March IL, 1884, at 2 O'Clock D.
IN. Relatives and friends invited 10 attend y