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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02

LIFE is full of disappointments. We
recently offered to cure bad Case of rheu-
matism for years subscription in ad-
vance, but just as we were on the point of
lifting the shekels, sympathizing friend
suggested Johnson'S Anodyne Liniment, and
the money and the patient vanished
instanter.
PARSONS PURGATIvE PILLS make new,
rich blood, and will completely change
the blood in the entire system in three
months. Any person who will take one
pill night from one to twelve weeks may
be restored to sound health, if such a
thing is possible.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02
Reiainns Misrellanp.
IN THE CATHEDRAL.

Above, the ancient arches rise,
Messy and gray with weight Of time;
Through tracery Of vine and bough
The spires. eaf-girdled, heavenward climb;
And far across the radiant dome
Such waves of splendor ebb and flow
As dim thy canvas pictured sheen,
o. pure, immortal Angelo
See. where, like reverent supplied priest,
The wild plum blossoms through the shade,
The trilliums bend their naughty heads
And whisper AYES in the glade.
The culprit bloodroot tells It's beads.
Deep-hdden by the haunted springs,
And supplant, bending from its boughs,
The grape its fragrant censor swings.
List on the noon-tide silence comes
The deep wind-organ's solemn prayer,
And clear. from out the carven choir,
wild bird-anthem ceaves the air.
Repentant, at the shrine kneel,
My soul, enthralled by holy fear;
hear his footsteps down the aisles,
And feel the Master drawing near.
Sarah D. Hobart, in Adrance
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02
CHAPTEE II.

"Malden, Mass, Feb l, 1880. Gentlemen
suffered with attacks of sick headache.
Neuralgia, female trouble for years, in
the most terrible and excruciating man
ner.
No medicine or doctor could give me
relief or cure until ! used Hop Bitters.
1.-THE first bottle
Nearly cured me;
The second made me as we'll and strong
as when child,
And have been SO to this day."
Ny husband was an invalid for twenty
years with a serious
Kidney, liver, and urinary complaint.
Pronounced by Boston's best physi-
clans
"Incurable!"
Seven bottles of your bitters cured him,
and | know of the
"Lives of eight persons"
In my neighborhood that have been
saved by your bitters,
And many more are using them with
great benefit.
They almost
Do miraclesl'-Mrs. e. D. Slack.
How TO GET SICK.-Expose yourself day
and night eat too much without exercise
work too hard without rest; doctor all the
tirne take all the vile nostrens advertised.
and then you will want 70 lo4Aow F0nlEQ get
Hop Bittorsi
the white label Shun all the vile, poisonous stuf
with Hop" or " Hops " in their name.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02

III was taken sick a year ago
With biliouc fayarv
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02

Economy IS WEALTH.-No woman
really practices enonomy unless she uses
the Diamond Dyes. Many pounds can be
saved every year. Ask your druggist.
Only ten cents. Simple to use. Wells,
Richardson & Co., Burlington, vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02
Mew eHdrerfisemtenfs.


Loss md Gain.
CHAPTER l.
"f was taken sick year ago
With bilious fever"
"My doctor pronounced me cured, but
got sick asain, with terrible pains in my
back and sides, and got SO Dad
Could not novel
/ shrunk
From 22S lbs to 1901 had been doctor
ing for my liver, but it did me no good
l did not expect to live more than three
months. | began to use Hop Bitters
Directly my appetite returned, my pains
all left me, my entire system seemed re-
newed as if by magic, and, after using
several bottles, 1 am not only as sound ~
sovereign, but weigh more than did be-
fore To Hop Bitters owe my life."
Dublin, June6, 81. r. FITZPATRICK.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-02

THE man who lives in vain, lives worse
than in vain. He who lives to no pur-
pose, lives to bad purpose.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15

sixty five thousand dollars. The question
is to be voted on at the next regular elec-
ton, Nov. 4th.
Great objection to the special tax is
raised by the tax payers of this city, and
undoubtedly the country property owners
are equally opposed to it. They all admit
the business of the debt, but claim the
present time to be most inopportune for
such an assessment. The taxes are now
high, and money is very scarce. 1t is
with difficulty that men meet their obli-
cations contracted for in the support Of
their families, much less paying taxes,
besides an additional tax. 1t is not es>
pecially necessary to commence payment
on this debt now, and the people will
probably veto the measure by defeating
it at the polls.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
The River.

The river is rising rapidly since the
flood in Wisconsin.
The White Eagle will pass up on
Wednesday.
The St. Paul will be down on Friday
The Saints line folks are building an
other new steamer in St. Louis. 1t will
not enter the trade this season, but will
be ready to start out bright and early in
the spring.
The Josephine brought down a big ex-
cursion from Clinton yesterday, There
were sos people on board. A pleasant
day was spent by the party in the tri>
cities.
The Josie leaves st. Louis today fol
st. Paul Hereafter she will make the
trip clear through instead of simply tC
this city.
The Josephine was in and out on hel
regular Dubuque trip today.
The Pittsburg will be down tomorrow
The Mary Morton is expected up thi:
evening She will remain here during thu
night and leave for the north at an earl,
hour tomorrow morning.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Gone to Quincy.

Capt Ruffner left today for Quincy,
where he takes charge of the government
river work from the mouth of the Illinois
river to the Des Moines rapids. There
has not heretofore been an official L. S
engineers office in Quincy. and the one
established there now has been made nee,
essary by the accumulation of work in
that section. The Quincy Herald crows
over the fact that the Rock Island office is
to be removed to that place The person
who penned the squib is probably ignorant
of the fact that the Rock Island office is
the main office on the river, and the Offices
at St. Paul, Keokuk and Quincy are
merely sub offices. None of the officials
at this office go to Quincy. Capt. Ruff,
ner has made many friends here who re-
gret very much to see him leave
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Circuit Couft,

No cases were tried in the circuit court
this morning and an examination of the
docket showed that no entries of any kind
had been made therein. States Attorney
Parmenter took up the criminal cases this
afternoon and the first case called was
that of the People VS. Lloyd who is charg>
ed with having attempted to commit an
abortion upon girl named Woods. The
usual crowd Of loafers were attracted by
the case, hoping to hear some nasty de-
velopments.
13-Attachment: Mary Russell VS. James
Kelly, assessment of damages for plaintiff
5000. 80
Assumpsit: Mclaughlin & Miller VS.
John S. Boney, trial by and verdict fol
plaintiff and damages assessed at $128 go
Motion by defendant for new trial.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Police PickIngs.

There was considerable excitement at
Turner hall Saturday night. A young
man named John Garen who had absorb
ed more liquid linghtning than was good
for him raised a rumpus and when Officer
Breshnahan attempted to quiet him he re-
sisted and struck the officer, backing his
eve. The officer then knocked Mr.. Garen
silly with his club and his inanimate and
limp form was conveyed to the refrigera
tor where it reposed during the Sabbath.
This morning Mr.. Garen appeared before
Justice Cropper with very big and ex>
ceedingly sore head on his shoulders He
pleaded for mercy at the judicial shrine,
claiming that he was drunk when he acted
so badly. The justice had heard such
pleas before and he fined Mr. Garen $50
with costs for having been drunk and re-
sisting an officer. Mr. Garen is still
nursing his sore cranium in a cell in the
police station.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15

The Matte Vickers 'Jacquine" compa>
ny was greeted by larger audience Sat
urday evening. The play was rendered
in the same smooth and agreeable manner
as before, Miss Vickers and Mr.. Rogers
introducing a number of new and pleas
ing specialties. Miss Vickers may rest
assured of hearty welcome and a big
house whenever she may visit Rock ISL
and again.
The next entertainment at the theatre
is Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Florence in theil
great play of ''The Almighty Dollar
The Florence's are the very best comedian
and comedienne travelling and they have
fine supporting company. The date Of
their appearance has not as yet been def
nitely fixed.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Board of Education

Saturday evening the Board of Educa-
ton had meeting. All the members
were present except Mr.. Merrill. J. NJ
Buford and Morris T. Stafford were ap>
pointed a permanent committee on insure
ance of school buildings The following
bills were allowed: S. &. Gordon, g. 40;
F. NJ Wheaton, $13; Rock Island Glass
Works, So 81; Davis & Co., $32 20; Mrs
C. Smith, $26 50; Don & Hadsell $2O.25;
Champion & Co., $94.3O; Alvin Hull,
S20,9l; Stewart Il Montgomery, 50 35;
Henry Darts Sons, $3.50; Wm. Thomp-
son, 81; John Volk, $3.50, j. H. Reeves,
$21; Mrs. c. Charlson, S31 10; Frank
Archer, $6.75; District No. 8, 1858;
s. s. Kemble, $3.50; P. PfafT, $3.50
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
NnyU Stnva Sfnra

Willard Baker & Co. is the name of
the new firm, and they are all former ems
ployes of Mr.. Fred Hass Messrs. VIII
lard Baker, W L. Aster and Fred Jahns
comprise the new firm, and they have
rented the old Hass store in the Star
block. They will deal extensively in
stoves tinware and do all kinds of copper
and sheet iron work, gas and steam fit
ting Mr. Baker, who has worked twelve
years for Mr.. Hass, is acquitted with the
requirements of the trade The new firm
will undoubtedly make grand success of
their undertaking, rs all are practical
men in the business. The store will be
ready for business in few days.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Cannon

NJ V. Cannon, of Davenport, the dem
ocratic candidate for attorney general of
Iowa, addressed an audience of 5000 at
Ottumwa last Saturday night. Cannon
is one of the most eloquent and forcible
orators III Iowa. He has personal
magnetism that never fails TO attract and
hold his hearers, while his flow of Ian
guage is marvellous. He will make an
excellent attorney general. His career
as district attorney in the Scott county
district has been a succession of brilliant
achievements
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Matrimonial.

Saturday evening handsome young
couple named Barnhart Kasenberg and
Miss Carrie Siber, of Viola, Mercer
county were Joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony at the residence of the Rev
R. G. Pearce, that gentleman officiating
Mr.. Kasenbergi is identified with extensive
coal interests near Viola.
Next Thursday evening brilliant we'd
ding will take place on Fourteenth street.
We are not permitted to give the names
as vet
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Important News.

The Golden Eagle is determined d to
treat its patrons by means of presents,
but hereafter there will be no chance
drawing but all who purchase goods to
the amount of SIS will receive as a pres
ent a Waterbury stem winding, watch which
is warranted to keep good time or a Wat
or bury clock. The prices on clothing will
remain the same, everything being marked
in plain figures and that the lowest. Call
at the Golden Eagle for your winter out>
fit and get Waterbury watch
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Rand Cnncnrt

The band concert in Franklin square
on Saturday evening was well attended
and greatly enjoyed by all. Bleuer's band
seemed to be in a happy mood and rem
dered some of its choicest selections in a
happy manner. The evening was cool
and pleasant, and the people in the lower
part of the city turned out en- masse
These open air concerts are very popular
and never fail to draw crowd.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
=. SPARKS From the smokestack.

Orville Wilcox, son of Ed. Wilcox, the
mail agent, is at present a fireman on the
c., r. l. & P.
Saturday was pay day on the Rock
Island & Mercer County road.
The dining car Iowa and the sleeper
columbia" were in the $50 4. m. Chs
cago this morning.
The usual number of travelling men
left on the morning trains for weeks
absence.
A number of Cinnamon were on the
$50 Chicago train this morning, bound
from San Francisco to the east
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Died.

Word has reached us of the death at
Ida, Iowa, of Mrs. Sarah Jones, wife of
Capt VIM. Jones. The compile formerly
lived in this city, and Mr.. Jones was caps
tain of the steamer Louisa. They also
formerly resided in Andalusia Mrs.
Jones was sister of Capt J. W. Ballard
1t is understood that her remains are to
be brought to Andalusia for interment
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Special Meeting.

There will be special meeting of the
city council this evening for the purpose
of considering ways and means for the
street and alley committee This commit
tee has not half finished the work it
would like to do, and the street and alley
fund is exhausted. In the absence Of
Mayor Mott, some member of the council
will be elected to preside.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
The An6alusia Harbor

Today Capt. A. ]. Whitney began work
on the Andalusia dam. The harbor
down there is very troublesome during
low water and big steamers find it diffi>
cult to land there. 1t is expected that the
dam which is to be made will deepen the
the channel and make the harbur access
able to any steamer that ploughs the
Mississippi
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Fish.

S. II. Bartlett, of Quincy, fish com
missioner, has written gentleman in this
city for information about the condition
of the fish in the streams in this neigh
borhood, and offering to supply them
with fish if necessary 1t is fact that is
not perhaps generally known. that fish
have been quite scarce hereabouts during
the present season and heavy fish dealers
have been getting their supplies from the
north. The commissioner will be sup
piled with The necessary information.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
A Dissatisfied Horseman.

A well known horseman writes to the
ARGUS to say that there has been a great
deal of dissatisfaction among Lorsemen at
the outrageous and and unfare manner in
which the judges, Mr.. D. Allen, Mr.. j. F.
Happier and Mr.. J Denine, awarded
heats at the recent Coe fair. Some of
them have expressed themselves as believ>
ing it is useless to 90 to the Coe far with
good horse, as no matter how good he
is, the favorite will be allowed to win,
even if he runs all the way. He thinks
this kind of action should not be allowed,
as 1t not only Injuries the gentlemen who
act as judges, in the estimation of the
public, but is apt to bring the associat ion
into disrepute and cause the attendance
to materially fall off.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
County Building.

12 Stephen s. Smith to j. A. Smith &
sens, lot IS, J lot 12, all of lots II and
ID, block /, Wm. Dickson's addition to
Milan; $40
Ethalinda Hogan to Ann B. Johnson,
lot 12, block 2, Reynolds; $3.50
Cornelius Ii. Smith to E. W. Hurst,
outlot and 5 feet of lot 50, J. W.
Srencer's addition to Rock Island; 81,
600.
Mary and Eli Jones to Bunill Smell, pit
lots 7 and s, block So. Andalusia; S75.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
For Ghleapo.

Excursion tickets to Chicago for sale
Sept. Gath and 25th, good to return on or
before Sept goth; Oct. 1st and Cd, good
to return on or before Oct. 9th; Oct 9Th
Sth and 9th, good to return on or before
Oct. 18th; Oct. 10th 18th and 18Th, good
to return on or before Oct Goth at the
passenger depot on Moline avenue.
j. +. Cook,
Ticket Agent c., r. l. & p Ry.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
BQddeWAlser.

Down at the st. Louis and St. Paul
Packet companys office there are dozen
barrels of Buddeweiser beer for Daven-
port man. The beer is in kegs incased in
sugar barrels and to casual observer the
barrel looks like it contained sugar. The
Davenport man had the beer shipped to
this city and then hauled over the river by
wagon. One of these days he may discov-
er that he loved not wisely Buddeweiser
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
!sa itAILA ARU,>
MONDAY, SEPT, 10, 1884.
Cleaning Up.

Tomorrow Superintendent Kerr of the
water works will begin the work
of cleaning out the water mains. This is
duty which is frequently necessary on
account of the muddy condition of the
Mississippi of late. Mr.. Kerr will have
them all as clean as a whistle in a few
jauc
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Committees

The Garter Harrison meeting, which
occurs next week, promises to be big
success. Various committees were APP
pointed Saturday evening to perfect
arrangements, and they are now actively
at work getting everything in readiness.
Sheriff John NJ Reticker will act as chief
marshal
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Not Now.

The Board of Supervisors at its last
weeks session, adoped a resolution, SUBJ
mitting to the voters of the county a
proposition to levy a three mill special
tax, towards paying off the Indebtedness
against the county, which is estimated at
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
Sunnysldes, Attention!

All members of the club are requested
to meet at headquarters to make arrange>
ments to 90 to Milan tomorrow evening
By order of president,
j. H. LIDDERs.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15
For Sale.

My residence on Elm and Lee streets,
containing about four acres, house and
barn are complete; the yard with the
beautiful shade trees cannot be surpassed
in the city; location the very best. | will
sell within thirty days at a great bargain.
Address, o. j. DIMICK,
Chicago, ILL.,
p. S.-Also 10 lots in my sub division
at fair grounds at half price; 90 acres ad-
joining Boyer's farm; G5 acres in lower
end of city including all of my Rock
Island improved property. Enquire at L..
D. Dimick's repository, Rock Island. d6t
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15

DIR. J. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15

Iotal. ...'......-.-..-...+-. Sl,lI4 IL
The bill of Frank Zeigler for bounty
on wolf We reject, as there is no bounty
offered. All of which is respectfully SUBJ
mitted, E. N HoLLIsTER,
G. P. RYDER,
Committee
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-09-15

November 70.
The Drury Ferry Co. agree to pay $40
year as license. In regard to rates we
ask a continuance to the next meeting
We ask that time be granted to obtain an
opinion of the attorney general as to the
cOunty's jurisdiction over ferries located
at villages and cities. Respectfully sub
mitted, r. A HAWTHORNE,
NJ. J. MCENIRY,
S. E. GuoDLow,
Committee
The committee on miscellaneous claims
submitted the following report, which, on
motion was received and adnntpd.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-02-12
&,40, 0,37,44

Excess of Revenue over appropriations
in the eleven years $l;3sG. .O43 ,6E
What a contrast between the bankruptcy OF
the enormous number of business firms in the
past year-between 1900 and 1o,OOO--anl the
alleged fiourishing condition Of the grand nonop-
oles and corporations
The rapid reduction OF the public debt is a
part of the high pressure policy. Fer ten years
we have been wiping ont the debt at the average
rate of $46, 900 900 year. The sinking fund
and the surplus revenue have been at work can
ceiling our bonds. On December l, 1879, the
debt less cash in the Treasury, was $2.0l6, ,043,-
722. On December l. 1888. it was 81. 5O8, ,.S5.-
O60. This is a decrease in four wears o. $jO6-
2G4 ,662. or all average Of 1925 566. .165 per yexr
As II matter of fact dill gsllsping' bn|
ness in reduction during the last twelve u,Dnths,
the decrease having been more than $lI5000.
OOOi
This extra speed was rendered necessary by
the popular ouIcry against The accommodating
Treasury surplus and the anxiety 10 prtvrnl 1ny
revenue reform.
Notwithstanding the additional steam VIZ had
crowded on TO the paying engine for thu last
twelve months, the total cash in the Treasury
ON the 1rst day Of the present month was 1915
374,20O. and the net surplus after deducting all
current liabilities was $142 ,416 44j
This prodigal and profligate policy maintaired
only to render moneymakiny jobs ard official
corruption more easy. cannot now he reversed,
but it may be checked. We cannot have An.
other tariff now. because the Senate blocks The
way and the President has boldly declared
against any reduction of the revenues. Bgt we
can cut down appropriations and thas force
economy in the ordinary expenditures of the
government and We can crush out All Coegres.
sional jobs.
After we have appealed to the people oo this
record we shall probably he accorded ,e lower
to carry out further reforms, tn put l,,wa the
brakes. shut off the steam and bring the govern
ment back 10 plain Democratic hone.iy and
economy.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1884-02-12

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- With orim hnmor Nor,l,orn -.

it'll grim humor Northern paper claims
Tor Ohio the distinction of being the banner
murder State OF the Union" We have the fol-
lowing in the New York World:
The equity OF murder has just been beautifully
Illustrated In Cincinnati. Two boys, a negro named
JOSEPH Palmer and German lad named Berner,
consp;red to kill their employer, William H. XIX
ana roo him. The agreement was that the one who
struck him the first blow should have $50 extra in
tne divide They killed Kirk in stable, pounding
him with club and beating him with . hammer
The amount Of money obtained was $2t5 As
Palmer struck the first blow he claimed and re-
ceised t+o extra AS his share Of the proceeds Both
OF the Young scoundrels have confessed their crime
and II is hardly possible that they will escape the
gaiows Although fifty murders have been COM
mltted in Cincinnati since 1856 there has been no
legal hanging Stree that date