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The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
A Mistake

Yesterday afternoon some of the good
citizens living near Shanks' place in the
upper part of town, captured fellow by
the name of Robert Burns, who they de
clared was as crazy as bed bug. They
finally secnred him with ropes and then
brought him down town and lodged him
in jail. Last night Jailor Calhoun gave
him large sleeping potion, and he fell
to sleep waking up this morning, feel
ing as fresh as full grown daisy. Cal
.houn said the fellow wasn't crazy, and he
knew it when they put him in. He only
had severe attack of the jim jams and
saw snakes in his boots. He will be re
leased today, We would advise Burns in
the future to let "tamarack" alone.
Tamarack will down the devil and all his
angels of wickedness, let alone poor, frail
mortal
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
A Clock Peddler.

A fellow by the name of Kelly, no rela-
ton of Teddy Kelly, however, was going
about the city yesterday, trying to sell
clocks by sample. A valiant peeler saw,
collared him and run him in. He was
brought before the good Cropper late yes
terday afternoon. but he wouldn't plead
guilty, but wanted to have trial His
case was postponed until this morning,
when his trial took place, when he was
fined $40 and cost, SIS in all. He had nc
money. and when we left the court room
they were getting out an execution on the
poor mans clock
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Reed

Word was telephoned to the police
station here last night from Geneseo that
a negro had been captured there, and ask
ing for description, Chief Miller gave
Reeds description, but in some parts it
did not tally with the man in custody
Word was sent to hold the fellow, and
Barney McCabe went to Geneseo last
night to see the coon. As soon as he got
there he saw that they had the wrong man,
and accordingly he was let go. There has
been no trat of Reed found, as yet
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
RnYh.

Boyd was resting easy this morning,
and is IN a fair way to recover. About
nine o'clock this morning DR.. Garter sue
ceeded in locating the bullet. 1t was in
his back, having passed all the way
through until it struck a rib and then
glanced off. The doctor cut the bullet
out, The bullet is larger than would be
used in % caliber cartridge 1t looks
as though it might be about 80 caliber.
Boyd has been splitting blood since Mon
day, and his pulse has been high, but
Dr. Carter has not given up hopes of his
ultimate recovery.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Gobbled Up.

McCune, the Springfield pitcher, also
Webber, the catcher from the same city,
who were expected to join our club, have
not put in an appearance. They wrote
that they would come, and tickets were
sent them by the way of Peoria. The
boys started from Springfield Monday,
but when they got to Peoria they came no
farther The Peoria Reds were after Nc
Cune, and have undoubtedly gobbled
both him and Webber into their fold. The
mistake of our boys was in having them
come by the way of Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
A RsQuest.

The fire laddies of the Wide Awake
hose company quit work all of a sudden
yesterday and rushed to their hose house
The bell Of the hose house was ringing at
furious rate, and they thought that there
was fire. When they got there they
found it was only the janitor ringing the
bell for school. The boys hereby make a
request that the janitor Will ring that bell
slower after this.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
pnlina Enurt

Police court was in session a short
while this morning, Jim Thompson, Jr.,
was being tried for trying to paralyze &
fellow by the name of Horace McGregol
in Skaters saloon on Second avenue yes
terday afternoon. 1t seems that when jim
gets full he is a holy terror, and make:
life bowling misery for all whom hi
comes in contact He and AcGregor hat
some words and Jim threw billiard bal
at him. Cropper heard the evidence and
then fined him S5 and cost, which HI
paid.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
a Gang

The citizens in the lower end of the city
are loudly complaining of a gang of
toughs who make the nights hideous with
their carousing and demaniac yells, They
have stood it as long as they can, and now
they propose to put a stop to the funny
business. This is big, round world, wide
as it is long, and for the life of US we
can't see why these toughs want to in6ict
themselves on the town. We hope they
will be labored with in season and out of
season. and by some means be made to
act in a godly manner.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
A Runaway.

A runaway occurred on Market square
this forenoon Chris Stohlad was hauling
Swansons goods from the Taylor house
over on market square. Stoblad's team
became scared and ran down Seventeenth
street as fast as their legs could carry
them, coming pretty near running over
several persons, They were stopped at
Sixth avenue Only the wagon tongue
was broken
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Are You Sure?

She was girl. real pretty girl, too
She had come in to the city in the morning
on the Mercer County road to do some
trading She did her trading at least all
she could think of, and then repaired to
the depot to return home in the afternoon.
When she had arrived there she discovered
the fact that she. had forgotten to pur-
chase on thing, a something that we
don't know thenam of, She waltzed up
to the window and looked in at the man
who sold tickets. with one of her sweetest
smiles, and asked how long it would be
until the train went out to Cable The
agent told her that it would be 25 min
utes yet. "WiIl l have time to go up
town and buy something before the train
went out?"
Yes, think you will, " said the agent,
IF You don't stay too long"
The young lady sat down, but soon got
up, went to the window again and said,
Are You sure, Mr. Man, that can do itt'
Yes, | am quite sure you can, said
the agent. looking as red as rose. She
again sat down little while, hut got up
again, and said, Are you real sure, now
that l cam" The agent said yes, yes
I'll 90 with you if you don't believe it "
But the girl was obdurate. She wasn't
going to get left, because her fellow was
coming to see her that night and she
didn't want to get left, said she to the
reporter And she didn't either, for when
the train pulled in she climbed on board,
but as parting shot she asked the agent
if he was quite sure this was the train
for Cable"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
The Chiefs Report.
ing

The following is Chief of Police Miller's
report for the month Of April Read it,
1t is a good showing for the efficiency OF
the police:
Assault and battery, :; peddling with
out license, 4, drunk. 3. drunk and dis
orderly, 4; bastardy, /; carrying deadly
weapons, /; disorderly conduct, 8; va
grancy, /; assault to commit robbery, 2
larceny, 1; assault, /; state cases, 7; city
cases, 23-total, 80. Fines by Cropper
S69.6O. Jail bill. rs meals, $500
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Removed.

Mr. NJ, E. Sweeney has moved his office
from Bafords block to room No. IS in
the postof1ce block, where he will have
charge of the abstract books of Messrs.
Osborne & Curtis. These books are said
to be the most perfect abstract books in
the county, Ii you want to see MIR
Sweeney now you will have to call at his
new Quarters.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
A Thing OF BeantY.

The court house yard presented nice
appearance this morning, The yard has
been thoroughly cleaned, and the low
places in it filled up, and seeded with grass
seed. The grass is coming up nicely, and
the trees have begun to leaf out. 1t is
an enchanting spot, one of the incest,
shadiest places in the city
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
License APPLICATIONS

The following gentlemen have applied
for license since our last report: Christ
Leffier Wm. Tr1estel, Jacob Evers, L..
Harms, H. Strive Jas McElroy, Jack
Greganheimer, r. Schwecke, Julius NJ
Roche, Geo Wagner, NJ Magrum, John
Westphal, Mott & Winter, Emil Egers,
Robt Goldensteen. Peter McNulty, Chas
0hprp
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Wednesday, April 30, 1884.
Taylor House.

Mr. Swanson is moving out OF the
Taylor House today, and Mr.. George
Goestel will take possession tomorrow,
and will set about at once cleaning 1t, and
then go to work repanting and refur'
nishing it. GOestel is born hotel keep
er and he will be sure to make tie Taylor
House boom and bJom.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-A two story house, nine rooms and
one whole lot, at very reasonable terms Address
Mrs. Mary FraiFerstit, Rock leland, III. 29-1w
FOR RENT-The building on east side of Mar
ket aquare. used as saloon, with bar. fixtures,
etc, owned by j W sioblad Possession can be
had after the first of May. For particulars call at
Taylor house, or address P, o. box 910 24dtw
JOB PRINTING.-The ARGUS is now paying
special attention 10 its job department and all or
ders for work will be executed with all possible
despatch and neatness Give us a call.
WANTED-Three frst-class shoemakcrs; ap-
ply to G. l.. Wynes. apr14d1w
FOR SALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30

Rheumatism is the most subtle and ex-
cruc;ating disease flesh is heir to. Neu-
ralgia, sharper and more erratic. is as mnch
of an enigma. Scince has proved very non
committal when asked to reveal a specific
for them. But at last she has consented.
Athloporos is the touchstone she has pro
vided. H. S. Chandler, of the Independent,
New York, says that lone bottle of Athl-
ophoros entirely cured him of Rheutism,
from which he had for one year and a
half"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30

When you want reliable fire and life
insurance at low rates, call on W L.
Coyne, corner Seventeenth street. and Sd
avenue, up stairs, Rock Island, Ill. d3m
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Notice 10 Water Consumers

The semi annual water rents are due
May 1, and must be paid by the 10th day
of May at the City Clerks office, or the
water will be shut of without further
notice. ROBERT koEHLER,
tmy10 Collector
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Notica-Clean up.

You are hereby notified To- remove
forthwith all rubbish, manure, decayed
vegetables, or other deleterious or offens
i've substance from about your alley or
premises.
Refuse may be deposited at the foot of
Fifteenth St, between the railroad track
and the river. PHIL. MILLER,
City Marshal.
Rock Island, April 19, 1894. 3w
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Send Money by American Express Co. Money

Receipts gwen. Money refunded it
Orders are lost Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at $500 places. Rates: to
$5-5c.: $10-8c: $20-10c.: $30-12c.:
$40,15c.: S5O-20c Apl2ed3m
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-04-30
Cut Rates

Over any railroad at Glockhof's, under
the Harper house, Rock Island DIFF
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

In looking for conspicuous examples
of debt-bound communities outside
England, one naturally turns first of all
to France. Two influences have COM
bined to render the creation of public
debts in that country more rapid and
dangerous than anywhere else at the
present time. In the early years of the
present century England was the one
European Nation that appeared to
flourish on debts, and twenty years age
we had to turn to the United States OF
North America for the most remarkable
example of what q Nation could endure
in the shape of public burdens and live.
But both England and the American
Union loaded themselves with obliga-
tons that were almost exclusively the
outcome of wars. Until recently that
also was, though not to so marked an
extent, the position of France; but the
consequences of her last war have
forced her into striking contrast to
both these great debt-imposing Nations.
France, in other words, has been com.
PEELED by the crushing weight of her
mere war debts to 90 on creating
further public obligations in order to
avoid collapse, whereas England and
the United States have been redeeming
their war debts; the one slowly, the
other with great rapidity. And were
there no other influence at work in
them tending to bondage, these Ma
tions might look forward to day when
they would stand released from all
such misery-breeding letters. In
France, however, the situation has be.
come so strained that we can only com,
pare her National finances to those of a
country like Brazil, where bankruptcy
of the most disintegrating kind can be
STAYED off by borrowing alone. In
stead of being in a first rate position
economically, France is, in consequence
of the necessity which has been laid
upon her to persevere in debt-creating,
under one pretense or another, in 3
third-rate position. Her present debt
breeds more debt. F'Ortqightty ReVieln
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

-Turnips fed Immediately after
milking will not taste the milk.-N Y.
Herald.
Battle the horses shoulders once a
day with cold water; keep their collars
and feet clean.
breakfast Gems: One teaspoonful
of baking powder mixed with pint of
flour; add to the beaten yelks of two
eggs pinch of salt, a cup of sweet
milk, and a table spoonful of melted
butter; mix with the flour, and lastly
add the beaten whites of the eggs.
Beat well, and bake in gem-tins in a
quick oven.-The Household.
-"Why do we salt butter?" To pre-
serve it. Salt draws water from the
buttermilk and takes up the milk sugar,
thus separating the constituents of the
buttermilk; it penetrates and converts
into brine what remains, and thus pre-
vents rancidity and decomposition. 1t
improves the flavor to many, while
others prefer the fresh product. Boston
Globe.
-Cucumbers intended for picking
purposes need not be planted till July.
The land for them should be such as
has been well cultivated the year pre-
yious, and the manure should be fine
and well rotted. In order to guard
against the attacks of birds and insects
an excess of seed should be used, thin
ming out the extra plants after they are
.--Gbtcago Tribune.
For the filling of an orange short
cake, take two large oranges, peel
them, chop them fine, remove the seeds,
add half of peeled lemon, and one
cup of sugar. Spread between the
layers of short-cake while it is hot.
This may be used for layer-cake filling
also, but in that case add the we'll
beaten white of one egg.-M Y. Post.
Uses for Eggs: For burns and scalds,
nothing is more soothing than the white
of an egg, which may be poured over
the wound. The egg is considered one
of the best remedies for dysentery.
Beaten up slightly with or with
out sugar and swallowed at a
gulp, it tends by its emolient qualities,
to loosen the Inflammation of the stom-
ach and intestines, and by forming a
transient coating on these organs to en-
able nature to resume her healthy sway
over diseased body. Two or three
would be all that's required in ordinary
cases, and since the egg is not merely
q medicine, but food as we'll, the
lighter the diet otherwise, and the more
quiet the patient is kept, the more Ger
tain and rapid the recovery.-Iroy
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26
The Wart Disappeared.

"Do you remember Joe GrimesP' in.
quired Fitzgoober, at dinner.
"Who, that old scar-faced monkey
that used to hang around you so muchP"
asked Mrs. Fitz.
Eyes, the same man." replied Fitz,
che has returned to the city to stay. u
1.-The hateful wretch. l wish he
could have stayed away; he has an old
wart on his jaw that always made me
sick to look at; you say he's come back
to liveP"
Eyes, he went West, you remember,
and has made half million dollars;
he has bought the finest mansion in the
city, and is"
30, Fifty" broke in the lady, lido
bring him with you to tea this evening;
Twill be so delighted to see him again. -"
atlanta Constitution
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

The superiority of Wells, Richardson g
Co.'s Improved Butter Color over all 9th
ers made, is again demonstrated by its
record at the Autumnal Fairs. The test of
practical use is what tells the story, and
the great value of the premiums given by
the Agricultural Fairs, lies in the fact,
that the judges in these cases are regular
farmers, who know what their needs are
and what will supply them. Wells, Rich
ardson & Co.'s Improved Butter Color,
which has taken first premium ut all fairs
where exhibited, is put up in a vegetable
oil so prepared that it can not become ram
I'D, most important property, the lack Of
which is fatal to so many of the Butter
Colors offered for sale. 1t does not color
the butter-milk; it imparts a bright natural
color, which is unattained by many others
and being the strongest is the cheapest
Color in the market.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

"A maker OF maple sugar in New
Hampshire writes: If every grade of
sap in the maple could be caugh5 and
boiled by itself, it would be found that
every grade would have distinct
flavor. The best sap in the whole tree
lies in the last years growth of wood,
extending over the entire surface of the
tree-body, limb and twig. Sap, sugar,
and flavor deteriorate as we near the
center of the tree. As the season adj
vances from the maximum flow, quail
ty and flavor diminish, together with
quantity CbicugO Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26
The Live Stock Business.

Although there is not the wild and
visionary vision of wealth connected
with the live stock business as there is
in mining schemes, still there is enough
in it, with its rapid gains and increases,
TO induce great many people of the
East to invest money in anything that
happens to come their way with a brand
on it. The purchaser discovers, of
course, after it is too late, that the COM
pany never existed, except on paper,
and that the great and unreasonable
dividends promised in the prospectus
We're but a clever bait with which to
catch the sucker. Now these paper COM
panes exist to a great extent through
out the West. A few venturesome and
penurious men organize stock COM
pany with good capital, incorporate
it and have it made matter of record
in the Secretary of States Office. They
own not horn or a hoof, neither do
they expect or want to own any. But
an agent floods the section he desires
to work with prospectuses setting forth
what enormous dividends can be de-
rived from investing in the company he
represents, the number of cattle now
owned by them, and the great and I'M
natural increase that would surely
follow in the numbers of the herd.
Suckers are readily found, and the
agent and incorporators are happy.
There are numbers of these snide affairs
in Colorado, and it would be well for
the legitimate companies to begin a
tour of investigation, run them down
and compel them to cease their nefari-
Gus and robbing business, as it is
bringing discredit on legitimate con-
erns.-Denrer Nel0S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

master had fallen asleen. and tbe scholars
we're taking advantage of it. Suddenly, in
the midst of the racket, lightning struck
the building, and the teacher, rousng him
self, said sternly: "The boy who made that
noise will have to stay after school," And
then he fell asleep again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

PAPA-"What! Jimmy, you smoke? And
what do you smoke, pray" Jimmy-T
smoke cubebs." Papa-''And why do you
smoke themr" Jimmy-"O! They are good
for bad cold" Papa-"How often do you
have bad coldW Jimmy-"Oi whenever
you give me ten cents.n
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

GIVE must draw the line somewhere"
remarked the washerwoman on Monday
morning, "and l guess the back yard is
the best place."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

LYDIA E. PINKHAM's Vegetable Com
pound is a most valuable medicine for
ladies Of all ages who may be afflicted
with any form of disease peculiar TO their
sex. Her remedies are put up not only in
liquid forms but also in Pills and Lozenges
in which forms they are securely sent
through the mails.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

1T was somew hat embarrassing for Aunt
Jane when Johnny, a few evenings since,
at gathering of friends at his mothers
house, asked, Didn't you know the real
Noah, Aunt Jane?'-Hdrper's Bdzar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

GIRLS, never allow even lover to hav
his arm around you. The papers daily
show that thousands of our brightest
young men are going to waist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

~ USED Swift's Specific on my little
daughter, who was afflicted with some
Blood Poison which had resisted all sorts
of treatment. The Specific relieved her
permanently, and l shall use it in my
practice" W. E. BRONTE, M. D.,
Cypress Ridge, Ark.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

WE are going to publish chronological
charts of our subscribers heads. Those
who pay promptly will have splendid
heads.-CGI Pretzel's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

IT is a singular contradiction that when
the mosquito visits you he stays to hum.
Commercial Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26
ALBERT LEA ROUTE
HAY FEVER,

HAY FEvER.
Many members of the Hay Fever Association Of
New England, have used Papillon Catarrh Cure with
remarkable results. We have numerous testimonials
testfyng to its efficacy. Its curative powers are so
positive and the effect of its pleasing, that
when once used 1t is used. Unlike every other
HAY FEVER REMEDY, 1t is not Temporary relief, but
permanent cure No change of climate is necessary
where this remedy is used. 1t stops the snues the
sneezing and the watery eyes. 1t permits breathing
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Any one wishing positive evidence from the many
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procure list of testimonials by sending their ad
dress by postal card
prominent reporter on the stan Of the Chicago
"Trlbune" says: "Paplon Catarrh Cure has saved me
hundreds OF dollars In expenses and months of time"
Mr.. J. C.. Emmons Attorney, Macomb, ILL.,, says: e.
have had more relief from dose of Papillon Ca
tarrh Cure than from all other HAY FEVER REMEDIES
ever tried; It cured me at once Travelled among
rag weeds during hay fever time, without recur-
renee"
It is not remedy It has been in use for nearly
ten years, and never fails to cure CATARRH, RosE
COLD and HAY FEvEK- Use It by Insulation or with
atomizer any other way that will reach the seat
of the disease; It by healing the inhamed mem
braues Of the nostrs which is the cause of the dis
ease.
For sale by all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

Rough on Corns." 15c. Askfor it. Com
! plete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

TRUE love is so warm that ice cream will
not throw a chill over it.-PhiLGdelphiG
Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

WHEN is fortune not fortune?-When
1t is mast (amassed) .-Harper's Boar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

Rough on Coughs, 15c., at Druggists Com
plete cure Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

"Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, worms, constipation,t asteless. 25c
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

BE careful with your correspondence
The difference between inanity and insan-
ity was caused by little letter.-N Y
NelpS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

THE easiest way to mark table hnen-
Leave the baby and blackberry pie aleno
at the table for three miREtes. Boston
Gazette,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

FIVE couples accepted MIS-. Jones' cards
for her hop, and the paper said there was a
good attendance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

WHILE you are ''minding your P's and
Q's" it is good IDEA to mind your owes.
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Renewer'' re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,$1.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-07-26

EDITORS begin to tremble-counterfe
postage stamps are in circulation.