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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-21
BATH TO
Ft. Pophaln.
The new and fast steamer
"PERCY V"
CAPT. GEO. W. STACY,

VIII make two trips daily, Sundays excepted, be-
tween Fort Popham and Bath, commencing Friday,
June 20, 1854.
TINE TABLE-Will leave Fort Popham at
O'Clock A. NJ and 30 O'Clock L. NJ. Returning. will
leave Bath at O'Clock A. NJ, and Z. NJ except
Saturday nights. leave Bath at 4. NJ. Monday
mornings leave Fort Popham at A. NJ; Tuesdays
and Fridays leave Fort POpham at L. NJ. Land.
ings will be made at Parkers Head, Georgetown and
Phipsburg daily on signal
The percy v" Is a new steamer built by the Fort
Popham Summer Resort Association last season, and
expense has been spared to provide for the COM
fort and convenience OF its patrons and is first class
in every respect.
Connections made at Bath each trip, with Kenne.
bee and Boothbay steamer, Islander, landing at the
Star of the East wharf, also with trains NJ G. r.
X, and passengers ticketed through fIom all sta
tiOns.
Fare from Bath to Fort Popham so cents; round
trip tickets 70 cents.
Excursions every Tuesday and Friday, fare from
Bath, round trip, 90 cents.
The favorite summer resort-Now that the Eureka
waited, and many other improvements made, in con-
necon with its beautiful beach it will prove to be the
favoriie TT in this section OF the State. Parties
going down on the morning boat from Bath, will
have four hours there and can return on afternoon
boat. Moonlight excursions can be had on applica.
ton to the manager. The management will spare
no pains expense to make the stay of its patrons
at Fort Popham both pleasant and agreeable.
20. VICKERY, Manager.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-21

For Portland and way, $50 and ll45 A. NJ.
For Nanceboro and way, II so and rs L. NJ.
Due from Boston and way, IL ~ and % L. NJ
Due from Nanceboro and way, $50 and 1870 A. NJ.
Through tickets TO California and all points South
and West may be had of +. II. Walker, ticket agent,
Augusta the only office selling via all routes and
checking baggage free of expense,
PAYSON TUCKER, Gen'l Manager.
+. +. BOOlHBI, Genl Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Portland, June Is 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-21
He Who Lives Learns,

II am using AYERS PILLS In my prac-
tice, and find them eXcellent."-DR.J j. w.
BROWN, Ocedna, w. Va.
Zone Of the best remedies for bilious
arrangements that we possess."-DR. WIN.
PRESCOTT, Concord, ". H.
"Active, searching. and effectual, but
not gripping or astic."-PRoF. j. NJ.
LOCKE, Cincinnati, ..
"As mild and thorough purgative they
cannot be eXcelled."-J. o. THOMPSON,
Mount Gross, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-21
INDIGESTION AND CONSTIPATION
AYERS PILLS.
Dyspepsia

Are the best medicine TO accomplish the
necessary work of cleansing. stimulating
and restoring. They are more thorough
in their purgative effect than any Others,
vet are not violent in their action. eXer-
else a powerful influence for good upon
the other vital organs as well as the
houalS and affaptuallv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-21

For BiIiousness, Jaundice, and other
evil consequences of hepatic disorders,
there is no remedy so prompt and thorough
as AYERS PILLS. They are also, by their
efficacy in regulating the digestive func-
tions, of the greatest value TO women in
the most critical stages of existence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
"KAzOn.' y

Young America must have something
with which to make noise and torture
the peacefully inclined public. 1t seems
to be right exercised by the youngsters
which they acquired en- their first Fourth
of July and which they will pepetuate
until they out grow it, and assume some
other less noisy manner in which to assert
their American independence and free
dom.
1t used to be the "Whizz, then the
buzz" then the ''cat CALI then the
horse fiddle" These instruments were
successfully and successfully used to the
delight of the street Arab and to the dis
gust of grown up people.
A new misery has made its appearance.
1t is called 'kazoo" and is operated by
the ''bazoo," or mouth of the performer
1t is a new tangled whistle shaped affair,
through which the most doleful or ear
splitting sounds may be emitted. Some
BOYS not satisfied with the misery of one
''kazoo" play on two or three of them at
once and the effect is therefore rendered
two fold more effective on the victims,
The ''kazoo" ought to be made to go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25

1t transpires that the reason Tom Lang
dell, the unfortunate victim OF the railway
accident near Iowa City, as fully detailed
in the ARGUS, happened to he in the 10
calIty in which he was killed is that he
was on his way to Denver. His sister
resides in Iowa City, and he intended to
visit her while on his way west. The
poor fellow doubtless thought he would
surprise her that morning he was SO hor-
rbly killed. For some time past Tom
had been bracing up and he had little
money when lie started. He said to a
friend before leaving that he was going to
Denver where he had friends, and was
going to work with determination TO
show people that he could do something.
Il will return to Rock Island some day.
he said, with fine suit of clothes and
money in my pockets. | will be fixed up
like man again and you fellows won't
know me-" How little this man who had
been for years leading miserable lite OF
degradation and suffering, knew that his
mangled body would be picked up from
the railroad track within forty eight hours
after he made the above quoted heroic
resolution The resolution was heroic
for man in his situation. Almost mon
eyless, ragged, the victim of strong APP
petite for intoxicating drink, no home and
no friends who would do much for him,
with a constitution almost wrecked by
dissipation and exposure, well along to
ward old age, he had finally resolved tC
brace up, take new stand and be a man
again 1t takes nerve to do such thing
under such unfavorable circumstances.
Tom would doubtless have succeeded had
he been permitted, but imam deviseth his
way, but God directeth his steps.
Later Since the above was written
news came from Iowa City that Langdell
is still alive, but that there is no hope Of
his recovery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25

As usual all trains for the Garden city
were well filled with passengers
A big crowd of travelling men went out
on the Peoria this morning.
A crowd of emigrants took the Atlantic
train for the west this morning.
The upper depot seems to be favoritt
place for loafers.
The Mercer County road is bringing il
long trains of coal just now.
The sewer at the Peoria depot is being
fixed up. 1t has been in bad condition
for some time.
The c., M. & St. Paul SIS a. N. train
was delayed forty minutes this morning
because of a breakage on the engine.
Saturday evening the cannon ball trair
had fifteen coaches, and last evening i
had nine. They are running heavy train
on the c., r. l. & P road now.
When reporter asks the railroad boy
for the news they smile and say "nixie.
Our railroad reporter wants it distinctly
understood that mike" items do no
count at present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Pre-emption Democracy.

The democrats of Presumption turned
out en- masse on Saturday evening to
hear the speech of Mr.. NJ NJ Corbett,
esq, of this city. 1t was the greatest
gathering that Presumption has seen for
years and the enthusiasm for Cleveland
and Hendricks was intense Mr.. Corbett
gave the gathering an excellent speech
He took up the record of the opposition
in a methodical way and showed its glar-
ing inconsistencies. His effort was {
brilliant, logical and effective one. Hi:
arguments were unanswerable and the
climax of each point made was greeted
with hearty applause. The democrats Of
Presumption intend to show a great polit'
ical resolution in that republican strong
hold in November.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
BENEATH THE WAVES.
A Boy DROWNED AT MILAN WHILE
FLOATING ON A PLANK-THE BODY
IMMEDIATELY RECOVERED, BUT ALL
EFFORTS AT RESTORATION PROVE FU-
TILE

There was sad accidental drowning
at Milan yesterday afternoon. A boy ten
years old, named Peter Simpson, was
playing with number of other lads on
the river shore near Black Hawks watch
tower Young Simpson secured plank
and lying fiat upon it padded out into the
river and quietly floated down stream.
This feat had been performed many times
before by the boys and it was not consid>
cred dangerous. Suddenly Simpson was
seen to fall from the plank and disappear
beneath the waves. He came up soon
after and struggled to regain the plank,
but was unsuccessful and disappeared
again when he was seen no more. A par
ty of men and boys who had witnessed the
the accident at once set ont to rescue the
drowning boy but they were too late
The body was recovered a short time
after going down for the last time and
avail The boy is said to have been a
bright and promising youth and his sad
death is a terrible blow to his relatives.
He had been frequently forbidden to play
about the river and warned to keep out of
the water, and his disobedience cost him
his life. His parents have the sympathy
of all who know them.
This forenoon Coroner Halves held an
inquest with the following jury Phil,
Miller, foreman; Alex Coulter John A.
| Ditch, Parker Gale, J. H. Thandler and
W. NJ. Lowell The verdict of the jury
was that the deceased came to his death
by accidental drowning, and that no one
was to blame in any way. The boy was
son of Henry Simpson, a we'll known
citizen of Milan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Congressional Convant1on.

The democratic congressional conven-
ton of the Eleventh district will be held
in Monmouth tomorrow. As far as the
nomination of a candidate is concerned it
will be a very tame affair, for it is a fore
gone conclusion that Hon. W. II Niece,
of Macomb, will be selected to lead the
party to victory The delegates from this
county are: John Schaefer, Fred Gates,
Port Byron; r NJ Mitchell, Rapids City;
NJ Reticker, M NJ Corbett, o J Dimick,
Rock Island; Fl P Stoddard, Edgington;
Thomas Lees, Coal Valley; A r Bryant
Thomas Trumbull, Moline; Thos Kerr,
Milan Jonathan Space, Bowling
Some of the delegates will leave
this evening. while the remainder
will 60 on the early morning train to-
morrow. The following resolution was
passed at the county convention, and the
other counties in the district adopted
similar ones:
Resolved, That in Hon. W II. Neece
our member of congress, we recognize a
democrat Of honesty and integrity; that
we indorse his official course since he has
been in congress, and are in favor of hi:
nomination, reelection and his return &c
| the next congress"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
The River.


The Pittsburg is expected up tomor
row.
The st. Paul came along from the north
today.
The river has begun to fall slightly
again The river men had hoped that
the rise would be permanent.
The Libbie Conger did not arrive until
this evening. 1t has got so that a steam
boat agent isn't safe in fixing definite time
for any boat to arrive at any given point
The Diamond 10 has introduced new
packet for the St. Louis and Rock Island
trade exclusively On Thursday next the
JOSIE the baby of the 10 line will be
sent out from the harbor at Dubuque and
will commence making two trips weekly
between St. Louis and Rock Island, -un-
ming in between the two through packets
The Josie will be captained by join
Sweeney, who will be promoted from frs
mate on the Pittsburg. s. Woods, late
second clerk on the Mary Morton, will bs
clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Advertising.


Wise business men say, that the time
advertising is most needed, and when
it produces the most benefit, is in the dull
seasons of the year. There are those in
this town, who, when trade is little dull,
order their adds out until trade liveus up.
Just the very thing they ought not to do.
Where there is competition in trade, it
does not liven up very much of its own
accord. If you want to liyen up your
trade, clean up your room, clean up and
refresh your stock, brighten things up in
general. put prices down to a close mar
gin, and sell strictly for cash, put larger
add than ever in your home papers,
telling the public who you are, what you
have and what you are doing, and do
what you say you will. Keep this up ill
a judicious manner and your trade will
liyen up in manner that VIII surprise
and please you, and you too. will join
the great army of successful business men
who unite in saying that money spent in
advertising IS the secret Of success. On
the other hand where a merchant allows
mistaken economy to prompt him not to
advertise he gives the impression to the
public that he is one of the old fogy class.
that sleeps half the day stretched out on
the counter, and the other half he may be
seen baskiDg in the sunshine, in front Of
his deserted goods lined sleeping couch.
Such men always carry shoddy and shelf
worn goods, and their customers are those
who don't read their home paper. and
therefore don't know what other stores
are doing These customers, the above
class of merchandise they deserve such
name-bleed shamefully with shoddy
goods, and high prices, yet the silly fools
can not afford to take their home paper. ="
File! on such economy. Fie on such in
telligence, and civilization Readers, be
ware of these old fogies, Read your
home paper and patronize those who pat
rOniZe its columns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
CRUSHED BY CARS.
Henry Mueller Meets With Terrible
Accident Near Carbon Cliff
His Life Despaired OF.

A terrible accident occurred at Carbon
Cliff late yesterday afternoon. Henry
Mueller, young German "a years old,
who had been employed by farmer
named Lynch, near Carbon Cliff, spent
yesterday with relatives and friends in
Moline. and in the afternoon he jumped
on freight train to return home. When
the train arrived at Carbon Cliff it was
running at a rapid rate of speed, for a
freight train. and young Muller attempted
to jump off. He sprang forward with the
| train and was thrown beneath the wheels
which ran over his right leg and right arm
badly crushing both The wheels barely
missed the head of the victim. The can
non ball west bound train passed the
freight train at Colona, a mile beyond
Carbon Cliff, and the engineer seeing the
man lying PROSTATE stopped the train and
he was taken on board in an unconscious
condition.
He was brought to Moline and taken to
the residence of John Mueller, his uncle,
where DIR. Peck, of Davenport, surgeon
of the c., r. |. & P, and DR.. L, D.
| Dunn, of Moline, were summoned. They
found the young man in terribly cut up
condition. His right leg below the knee
was in pulp. the bone and flesh being
ground together as fine as mince meat
| The right arm below the elbow was in
almost the same condition, while the vic
TINS head and different parts of his body
were badly bruised The doctors saw al
a glance that the only thing possible fol
them to do was to amputate the mangleC
member as soon as possible and they die
so, taking off his right leg just below the
knee, and his right arm below the elbow
The young fellow is favored with strong
constitution and may possibly recover
but the chances are ten to one agains
him doing SO. -
He is spoken of as being a young mai
of many good qualities and he has thu
sincere sympathy of numerous friends
His parents reside IN Germany, but ht
has relatives who will look after him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Political.

Coal VALLEY, Aug. 25.-The democ,
racy here are alive. The greatest conf
dence exists in the success of Cleveland
and Hendricks, as well as of the state
ticket. The blub has had two meetings,
largely attended, where the utmost enthu.
sasm prevailed. At the first meeting it
was agreed upon to have pole. A com
mittee was appointed to get 1t. They
performed this duty in proper time. The
pole is already spliced and will soon be
ready for raising A splendid new flag
and streamer will soon be here. At the
meeting on Saturday evening it was
agreed to raise it On Saturday afternoon,
Sept. 9th. at which time the committee on
speakers We're directed to secure them
and have gathering of the people of the
village and vicinity in honor of the event
and show their gratitude towards the can
didates and the issues of the campaign.
A good time is expected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Rockford.

At the state meeting of the A. 0. l. W.
held at Freeport last week, it was decided
to have the next annual conclave at Rock
ford Rock Island was mentioned as a
good place in which to congregate, but
Rockford did US up by one majority. 1t
was always thus Dame fortune seems to
be on the other side of the fence. She
often smiles at US from short distance,
but we have never known her to Jump the
stile and greet us on our own dung hill.
If the good dame ever comes over, we
will give her hearty reception. Mean
while we wonder what Messrs. McKibben,
Judge and others were thinking of to
allow the dude like Rockfordites worst
them in such manner. We had pinned
our faith on them to achieve wonders, and
now they blast our fondest hopes by COM
ing home empty handed, and snrcharged
with the saddest kind of woe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
The A. 0. q. W.

The select knights and Others who at
tended the grand conclave at Freeport
Thursday and Friday have returned home
and they each and all report having hat
fine time. The parade was gorgeous
afffir, and the Nevins baud of forty
pieces, from Chicago, captivated the peo
ple. Rockford was selected as the mex
place for the conclave. Rock Island
came within one vote of getting it with
out any special effort on the part of its
representatives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25

1t is with much satisfaction that the
people of this city, together with river
men received the news in the ARGUS Sat
urday evening that the contract had al
last been let for the improvement Of the
Rock Island harbor. The work has been
long delayed and much desired. In fact
the harbor at this place is getting to
be mitlgated nuisance. The ferry steam
er at the present time is unable to get
away from the dock at this side without
backing out. If it went forward it would
get stranded on the sand bar. Mr. A. J
Whitney, to whom the contract has beer
let, will begin operations in few days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
THE CITY In BRIEF.

Base ball tomorrow.
Camp meeting will close on Thursday
The Davenport fair will be held thi;
week.
Kewanee vs. Rock Islands tomorrow
afternoon.
Charles Titterington, of Edgington, wa!
in the city today.
The committee on equalization meet al
the court house today.
Farmers are pretty well through will
their threshing.
Hon. John ". Foy, ex member of the
the legislature, was in the city today,
Ex>Sheriff VIM. Payne, of Yuma, was
in town today
L. B. Long, Appointment citizen of Por
Byron, was around town today.
Base ball tomorrow.
Bleuer's band gave delightful concer
in Franklin park on Saturday evening,
VIM. Dudley, vag, was sent up at &
late hour this afternoon.
A funeral from Davenport passed
through the city yesterday.
Base ball tomorrow at the park.
The puplic schools open one week from
today
The September term of the circuit
court commences one week from today
The democrats of Moline will have a
rally next Saturday evening.
Mr.. John Vogle, of Rapids City, wa!
here on business today,
The Jefferson club will meet next
Thursday evening and a full attendance
of the members is expected.
Clay Moore, one of the enterprising
farmers of Reynolds, was in the city to-
day
Not great deal of country produc'
coming in just now. Hay is the principa
product.
For an elegant, durable and cheap car
riagc or buggy, go to Wall & HIS.
Mr. W. H. Lundy returned to the cit,
on Saturday evening after enjoying (
pleasant visit in the east
The attorneys are very busy Just nov
getting their cases into shape for the mex
term of court.
Mr. John Buck arrived in the city thi
morning from Keokuk, where he has beef
stopping for some weeks back.
City Welghmaster Eggleston continue
| to improve slowly He hopes to be al
right again soon.
J. F. McKibben went from Freeport t
Milwaukee after the A 0. Z. W. con
clave. He returned yesterday morning
Take in base ball tomorrow.
The grass in both Union and cour
house squares Is growing finely, and mex
year will be in good condition.
Last night was very dark and the fitfr
flashes of the electric light on Moline ave
nue. made pedestrianism anything bu
pleasant.
The rubbish lying on Market squar
ought to be gathered up and taken away
1t makes the square look very slovenly
indeed.
One of the city bands should give
concert In Union square on some of thes
fine evenings.
John H. Shipley, peddler of sind
| iewelry, was fined $40 and costs toda
for peddling without license.
Prof Biehfs bano will play for tn
Hillsdale fair which begins on Septembe
10th.
Charles McHugh, the popular nigh
clerk at the Harper house, is expecte
home from his pleasure trip this evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
SHOT HIMSELF.
A CITIZEN OF HAMPTON Blows OUT HIS
BRAINS MEAGRE PARTICULARS

News was received in this city at a
named Claus Guelck had committed
suicide in Hampton by shooting himself
Coroner Halves and Deputy Coroner
Eckhardt left on late train this after
noon to hold an inquest on the remains.
The cause of the rash act and other par
ticulars are unknown at this writing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Gamns.

Camping out appears to be becoming 8
popular craze with the people of this city
and vicinity. There are now five or six
couples on Vandruff's island, and mum,
Der more further up Rock river near the
Moline bridge. All the campers enjoy
the sport of fishing in the quiet Rocl
river and cooking their meals in camp
They are away from the heat and worry
of the city and take life easy These
camping out expeditions while not sc
fashionable as eastern summer resorts, art
just as healthful and considerably cheaper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
Market Report

Following were the quotations in Chi
cago today: September wheat. 10; Oct
tober 79f; November, Slb. September
corn, sos; October, 400; year. AZ. Au'
gust oats, 244; September, %; October,
255; year, 244. August pork, $2755
Octaber $40; year, $3.50. September
lard, $40; October, $7.479. Angus
ribs, $l0.s5; September, 5000; Octo-
Der, 50 so. Hogs, $4,000; light, S. sc
to 500; mixed. S. 70 to Sc 10; heavy
IS 20 to $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25

Mr.. August Huesing, who had been in
attendance at the meeting of the German
advisory committee, at Chicago, returned
home Saturday evening. Everywhere
throughout the state large accessions to
the democratic ranks by the Germans are
reported. The feeling in Chicago appears
to be that Carter Harrison will be elected
governor and that the democratic elector,
al ticket will be successful. The republi-
cans are no longer endeavoring to conceal
the fact that Illinois is doubtful state
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-25
A Quiet Sunday.

Yesterday was very quiet day in the
city. Quite number went out to camp
meeting in the morning before the threat
ening clouds appeared, and many who
would have gone were deferred by the
constant Accomplishing evidence of WEI
day. The occasional slight showers o.
rain during the day kept the people il
doors and for the most part of the day
the streets were deserted and everything
quiet and orderly as it should be.