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The Dawson journal., 1884-09-04
BENZ. T. HUNTER, A. NJ,
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In the blood is apt to show Itself in the
Spring, and nature should by all means be
assisted in throwing it of. Swift's Spe-
cihc does this effectively. Il is a purely
vegetable, non-poismous remedy, which
helps nature to force all the poison or taint
out through the pores Of the skin.
Mr.. Robert A. Easley, of Dickson, Ten,
writes, under date March 10, 1884: Il
had chills and fever followed by rheuma-
tism, for three years, SO that I was not
able to attend to my business: had tried
Aalmost every kind Of medicine. and found
no relief. A friend recommended Swift's
Specific. tried one bottle and my health
began to improve. continued until | had
taken six bottles, and it has set nc on my
feet, as sound and well as ever. | recon-
mend it to all similarly afflicted
Letters from twenty-three (23) Of the
leading retail druggists Of Atlanta say, un-
der date March "a, 1884, 1--WE sell more
OF Swifts Specific than any other one rem
edy, and three to ten times as much as any
other blood medicine We sell it to all
classes, and many of the best families use
it as general health tonic.
l am sure that Swifts Specific saved nv
life. l was terribly poisoned with malaria
and was given up to die. Swift's Specific
relieved me promptly and entirely.
think it is the greatest remedy of the ace
G. q SprNgFp
The Dawson journal., 1884-09-04
J. NJ. SIMMONS, Prop'r.
Monumental Marble Works,
MILLER & MCCALL,
Proprictors,
GEORGIA..

AMERICTs, GEORGIA.
gONS and Monuments best Italian Railing for ward
and Cemetery ncos Speciality superior Pump which we
4' '"- W.
MIR. w. G.. SlTATHAM, of Dawson, Ga.
Is authorized
their orders will be promptly Correspondence Solicited
October %, IL mos
The Dawson journal., 1884-09-04
LUDDEN 6 BATES
SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE,

an 1t will go rite, and yo'll git an answer
in jitfy, fur they all git up soon in the
mofnin, kin tell yer. Y0ur'n,
Betsy HAMILTON IItGQIys.
T. S.-They wanted me to be agent fur
this settlement, but I haint got no time
jess now, and don't reckon it would pay,
no how, as the folks is SO down on sicb
things But | don't keer eff the air. INV
Pianer is here tn stay ef the hole settle.
ment gifts down on me about hit.
The Dawson journal., 1884-09-04

Hawkinsville News: A shoe
maker in this place has hit upon a
new wrinkle to destroy rats. He
had in his room a mixture ofsweet
oil and morphine in a bottle. He
found dead rats about and finally
discovered the cause Of their death.
The rodents would go to the bottle,
insert their tails and then lick off
the oil and morphine, which soon
caused them to fall asleep never to
awake again. This is authentic.
An old gentleman lives near
Athens who is over 100 years old
and was one Of the first settlers in
Clarke county. He says he can
remember before there was such a
thing as a wheeled vehicle in the
settlement and people moved to
Mississippi by packing their
worldly effects in alarge hogshead,
fixed with shafts and drawn by a
single horse. The women and
children walked on behind, while
the husband drove the team.
Wood was hauled ON sleds.
The Dawson journal., 1884-09-04

GEORGE ". CHETES, J
AND EDITORS.
EUGENE L. RAINEY,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Among the Churches


Trinity church, Rev. r. F. Sweet.
pastor. Service at z and 10:45 a. M and
7:30 pm.
In the Christian chapel Elder J. H.
Wright's topic at 10:45 a. m. will be 'The
Future Life: The Bright Side" Evening
Union service at the United Presbyterian
church.
In the United Presbyterian church the
Rev. J. A. Reynolds. pastor, will preach
at 10:45.a. m. At 7:45 p. M, there will
be union service, with sermon by the
Rev. j. H. Wright, of the Christian chapel
In the Ninth Street Methodist Episco
pal church the subject at 10-45 a. M will
be Evil Speaking At 7:S0 p. IN.
David Scrabbling at the Gate" Sunday
| school at $50 a. IN. Pastor and Super
intendent, the Rev. George o. Ferguson
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church, the Rev c. A Mennicke, pas
tor. 10 a. m. Text Matth. v. 20-26
Thema: Menchen, die nachdem Himme,-
reich trachten und doch nicht hineir
kommen. 2p. m. Services three mile
east of Moline.
In the First Methodist Episcopa
church, at 10:45 am, the Rev R. G
PeaIce, pastor, will discourse upon 9TH
Manner of the Teachers Love-" At IA
p. m. the Rev. l. w. Read, of the Firs
Baptist church, will preach. Sunda.
school at 9:l5 a. m,, E W. Spencer
Superintendent. Young peoples meetin!
at7p. m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
THE CAST IRON MAN
Is Deserted by His Wife, who He Fol-
lows to st. Louis and Brings
Back to the City.

About week ago side show struck
the town. 1t was in charge of an elderly
man, who was accompanied by his wife,
handsome young lady. and two child
ren The gentleman called himself the
cast iron man" and gave out the fact
that he was hustler He gave two or
three exhibitions, but they were
poorly patronized One day during the
latter part of last week, a tall and portly
looking gentleman came to town, and
stopped at the same boarding house
Wage's-that the Snowman and his happy
family were boarding. Whether the
portly gentleman was acquainted with
the cast iron mans pretty wife, we don't
know, but if he wasn't acquainted with
her before he came. he soon formed her
acquaintance. Both parties seemed to be
mutually attracted towards each other
The boarders all tumbled. but the iron
man didn't, or if the did, he said nothing
and sawed wood. The portly gentleman
stayed several days, and then got ready
to 60 to st. Louis. He persuaded Mrs.
Cast Iron to 60 along with him, and she
packed up her traps got her two children
and levanted with the man of much
avordupois weight The husband didn't
discover that the wife of his bosom had
levanted, until eight hours afterwards.
When he discovered that he was a wild
over. and worse still, a father without
any children, his rage knew no limit He
went into barber shop to get shaved.
He sat down IN chair, the barber
lathered him, and then turned around to
hone a rasor, when old east iron" bursted
out in laugh. Then he commenced cry
ing, and told the barber that he was in
great trouble about his wife leaving him m
After unburdening his soul to the chin
scraper he commenced cussing, and said
he was going after his wife, and when he
caught up with her he intended to kill the
betrayer of his peace and happiness, and
after he had sent him to kingdom come
he intended TO kill his wife, and then he
would wind up by killing his kids ant
himself That evening he left for St
S Louis to look for his wife Last evening
old "cast iron" came back here as quiet as
lamb. having in tow the wife of his bosom
and his two kids, having come to the con
clusion, We suppose, that a live wife anC
. two children were heap better than ,
dead wife and dead children. The whole
+ combination folded up their show ten
1 this morning and took their departur
from this city as silently as they came.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

NEW York, July l9-The police sanitary
inspectors are investigating five cases of re
ported cholera in a tenement house in Spring
street The result of their inquiry is awaited
with great anxiety
The operator at the police headquarters re-
ceived dispatch from the Mulberry Street
police-station as follows: "There are five
cases of supposed cholera discovered at 2.
Spring street, in the home of a family named
Hummer As soon as the dispatch was re
ceived messenger hurried to the rooms OF
the health board and notified Dr. Nagle oi
the fact, He at once sent out several sani
tary inspectors to investigate, and if the case
were Asiatic cholera to take every precautiol
to check the further spread of the dread
scourge
LATER.-The sanitary inspectors have jus
announced that the five cases of supposed
cholera in Spring street turn out to be yiolen
cases of dysentery, caused by poor food.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Preparfne forthe scourpe.

LONDON, July 19-The health officers here
are organizing hospital service i'll case oi
cholera making its appearance. Italy and
Switzerland will cooperate to prevent the
Introduction Of cholera into their territories
Switzerland is willing to guard the French
frontier and examine all persons and goods
crossing it.
Hospitals for cholera patients have been
formed at Chiasso, Switzerland, and Luino,
Italy.
AT Miramichi medical inspection will be
made of all vessels from the Mediterranean.
DOVER, July 19.-The municipal council is
preparing anti-cholera measures. Vessels
will lie examined before entering the harbor.
OTTAWA, Canada, July 19.-The depart
ment of agriculture has issued instructions tO
the quarantine stations of the dominion, also
TO the customs collectors, who are ex-officiC
quarantine officers, calling attention to the
necessity of extra vigilance and careful in
spection Of all vessels from MarseiIles and
Toulon
WASHINGTON CITY, July 19.-Arrange
ments are being made by government Off
cials whereby the importation of rags from
| abroad viii be prohibited for period Of
three OF four months This action is thought
necessary owing to the prevalence of cholers
| in foreign countries.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
FORCED TO TIE WALL.
another Indianapolis Banking House
Goes Under.
Harrison Brothers, After a Hard
Fight, Make the Acquaintance
OF the Receiver Heavy
New York Crash,

indianapolis, Ind, July l9.-The private
banking house of Alfred x John c. S. Har,
rison has been compelled to close its doors.
Sol Claypool has been appointed receiver.
The failure has been expected for the past
year, owing to the large losses of one
of the proprietors by stock specu-
lation in New York No estimate can
he made of the amount of the de
posits, but the number of depositors is not be
heved to be above 400 The effect of the
crash upon business has been discounted
The harIisOns made a spirited struggle
against adverse circumstances During the
run on the house Thursday Alfred delivered
a stump-speech to frightened depositors, as
surfing them that his resources were ample,
and announcing that he would disburse a
percentage ON claims where there was
necessity, but was desermined not to be
driven to the wall. During Thursday fore
noon payments were made in accordance
with this rule, and the depositors were forced
to be content. Thursday afternoon there
was another pressure, with small payments
where there was absolute necessity, and the
still further assurance that currency was
EN- route by which every check presented
would be honored, if not for the full face, at
least sufficient for the needs Of the depos-
itOls
AT meeting of the clearing house Thurs
day Mr.. Harrison informed them that he
could attend to his own business, and needed
no assistance from them A rule was
adopted that the manager should collect
from all the banks owing the clearing house
before those that were creditors should be
paid The account against Harrison
& Co was S26, ,74I, and when
demand was made, payment was re-
fused, Mr.. Harrison saying that he would
pay some of the checks, and some he would
not.
The checks on this concern WERE therefore
returned to the other banks, and his bank
was ruled out of the Clearing House associa
| tion, and his paper protested. Even this die
not seem to annoy him particularly, MOI
modify the arrogant manner which ha'
| characterized his course There are no ap
prehensions of other failures in this city
| The last statement made by the Harrison,
showed that the deposits then aggregated
about $500, 900 1t is believed that at leas
100000 have been withdrawn. The city
treasurer had nearly S100, 900 on deposit with
the bankrupt house. The private property Of
| the Harrisons and the banks real estate vii
foot up fully $500 900 more Alfred Harri
| son is a large steckholder in the American
Encaustic Tile works, very large and i'm
portant industry here. John Harrison claim
that his house will pay dollar for dollar. De
positors would be glad to take 25 cents on the
| dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

CHICAGO, July l9.-Harmon Spruance g.
Co, one of the largest grain commission
houses on the board of trade has suspended,
and the first intimatton operators on the
board had Of the fact was when
Secretary Stone raped for attention.
and read the following notice, which was
signed by the firm and posted on the bul
letin-board in the Exchange hall:
Il am at present unable to meet the mar
ginal demands made upon me- my outstand-
ing contracts on the board of trade are
closed, and the differences will be adjusted
as soon as my trades can be transferred
The house of Harmon, Spruance & Co,
has always been regarded as one of the
strongest and most conservative in the trade,
and at times operated heavily. Lately Mr.
Spruance is said to have been largely short
on wheat and corn.
Mr. Spluance has been in the trade here
for many years, and was associated with
Mr.. j. W Preston under the firm name OF
Spruance 4 Preston, who were the heaviest
traters on the board, but about eight years
ago the firm was dissolved, and Mr. Spruance
has been in business alone ever since
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
THE CLOSING DAY
or the National Teachers Association
Thanks TO a Senator.

MADISON, Wis, July l9.-The last days
proceedings of the National Teachers asso-
citation opened with the report of the com.
mittee on nominations, who recommended
the nomination of President T. W.
Bicknell, of Boston, who declined
the honor of another election. Mr.. F. Louis
Soudon, of St. Louis, was the recommended
as Mr. Bicknelrs successor, with w. E. Shell
don, of Boston, secretary.
The following resolution, offered by E. C.
Carrigan, of the Massachusetts, state board
of education, seconded by State Superin-
tendent Orr and others, was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this conven
ton be rendered Senator Blair, of New
Hampshire, for his successful labors in behalf
of federal aid for the common schools of the
country.
Superintendent Smart, of Indiana, wa.
congratulated for the successful exhibition Of
the educational exhibit, it being the Creates
of the kind ever seen in America.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Mnsl BE ENidemic.

NEW YORK, July 19.-It is reported that
the experts, in examining the books Of Ar
mold, Constable & Co, in order to ascertain
the amount the firm had been robbed of by
Cornelius O'leary, late receiving clerk,
Michael Devln, the porter, and others who
were recently arrested charged with defraud-
ing the firm of several thousand dollars by
mean of fctitl us bills for goods, have dis.
covered Irregularities in the accounts of the
cashier, Mr.. Seymour, an old and trusted
employe. According to one account the sum
involved was nearly S500,000. 1t is
said that Mr.. Seymour, against whom
no criminal charge was preferred, turned
over all his property to the firm. 1t is re-
ported that Mr.. Seymour sailed for Europe
on Saturday last with his family. Mr. Fred
erick A. Constable said that the firm had de
cided to give but one answer to all questions
and that was that they had nothing what
ever TO say on the subject. They regarded
the matter as belonging to the private bust
MISS of the firm, and they did not wish t.
furnish anything for publication, concerning
these reports
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
SITUATION MORE GRAVE.
UnbearabIy Hot Weather and In'
ereasipg Mortality at Marseilles.

PARIS, July 19.-Unoficial advices from
Marseilles state that the situation there il
becoming more grave. The heat is unbeara
ble. and there is no wind stirring The epi
demic is spreading, and the mortality daily
increasing.
New ORLEANS, July 19.-In accordance
with resolution adopted by the board Of
health on July 9, the president of the board
has issued rigorous quarantine regulations
governing all vessels returning from Toulon,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
LiehttO on the Subject.

WASHINGTON CITY, July ia gentleman,
who is, probably, as well acquainted with
Gen Buler's methods as any one in Washing
ton, says that he thinks the general will ulti
mately decide to run for president on the Anti.
Monopoly and Greenback tickets The
gentleman added, however, that it was pos
sible that there might be sufficient influence
brought to bear by the Republicans to induce
the general to withdraw from the contest
entirely, because of the fear that if Butler
remains in the field it will draw more labol
votes from Republican voters than from til,
Democrats
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
An Unsucces.ful strike.

PITTsBuRG, July 19.-Another break oc-
CURED in the river coal miners strike
by the resumption of Brown & Co.'S pits
with the old diggers. Two other pits were
started in the third pool at a reduc-
ton It is now a foregone cpnclu-
sion that victory is not for the toilers.
With large numbers of men at work in the
third and fourth pools, and few in the sec,
ond, there is little hope left for those who
still remain out Secretary Flannery says
the strike has been the means of ridding the
market of the superfiuous quantity of coal
and the men employed in the mines can now
look for regular employment during the fall
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
One and a Half millions shert.

New YORK, July l0.-Scedules in the as
signrnent of Carhart, Whitford & Co,
ciothiers, to Nathaniel Whitman, have been
fled Liabilities, 81, ,556 497; contingent liza
hiiities, SlS9S0S; nominal assets, $1.5l6,-
ls4; actual assets, S911 ,562 The principal
creditors are Martin & Leack, $500 eco;
Losher, Whitman & Co, S4S, ,SSl; National
Citizens' bank, 10000; estate of Thomas F.
Carhart, S36l ,059 Among the contingent
liabilities are the following: National Broad
way bank, S43, ,43S; Ninth National bank,
$50, ,246; National Citizens bank, $45, l24
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Ghaan Infs far gala

A few lots left in my South Rock Island
subdivision which / will sell at one half
their value, for few days. Twenty acres
of good land on the bluff at half price,
My farm at the terminus of the canal,
lower end of city, cheap. A good dwell
ing near court house at half price, and 8
good corner on Third avenue, cheap
Enquire of o. j. DMICK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

DR.. Prices Vanilla favor IS extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo. This popular flavor, as made by DIR.
Price, embodles all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get DR.. Prices Specia
Flavoring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
All Sin Racks Out

PARIS, July 19-It is announced that
China has accepted the provisions of the
Ten Tsin treaty, and has in accordance
with the demand of France, promised to
withdraw the Chinese troops from the Ton
quin frontier The announcement created
considerable enthusiasm, as it is now thought
the difficulty between France and China has
been definitely settled
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

Mareilies, and other ports that may here.
after become infected with the cholera.
ToCLoN, July l9-Fomteen deaths fruli
cholera occurred here Thursday night Tbs
mayors condition is slowly improving, pui
the deputy mayor has been seized with tie
scourge. The panic continues, and the ex
odns is still Increasing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
NICE ICE CREAM PARLORs.

B. Birkenfield has refitted his ice cream
parlors and he now has the cosiest an(
most elegant ice cream room in the thret
cities. It'is well known that Mr. Birken
fields reputation for making delicious lei
cream is second to none in the west
When you want real nice dish of ic,
cream, made from the pure cream, go K
Birken6eld's on Fourth avenue. m2-3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

Kelley & Martin, wholesale liquor deal.
ers, of Davenport, Iowa, have moved theil
stock of wines and liquor to Rock Island
where they will sell at cost to close out
Parties wishing anything in their line car
save money by purchasing of this house
as they mean business. Market square
diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
The Plot-Environed Car.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 19.-The Gar has
postponed his visit to Warsaw on account of
the discovery of a plot to blow up the royal
palace there A number of arrests have
been made in connection with the discovery
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
THE pRETTIEsr LADY In ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to a friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever So to
prove this o. Grotjan will guarn
tee it to all. Price so cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
THE GRAVE RoeBER ABROAD.
Supposed Attempt to Steal Coupl
of Virginia Governors.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July IA startling
sensation has developed near Abingdon, Va
1t was discovered that grave diggers had en-
tered a private cemetery of several wealthy
families, and that five dead bodies-twc
adults and three children-had been taken
One grave which had been dug forty year
was opened. 1t had been freshly dressed
made. One body was left beside the grave
from which it had been removed. 1t is sup
posed the miscreants were after the bodies Of
two of Virginia's governors, who are buried
near there
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
COT EigI,t Per Cent. of It.

HALIFAX, N, g., July 19.-Rogers Amero,
of Digby, who was extradited and taken tc
Boston for the murder of Mrs Carlton at
Watertown, and subsequently acquitted, re-
covered S400 in suit in the supreme court
for S. 900 damages against the local constable
who arrested him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Women Not Eligible.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 19-There has
been a decision reached between the secre-
tary of the interior and the civil service COM
missioners that under the act authorizing the
appointment of additional pension examiners
ladies are ineligible for those positions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

WASHINGTON CITY, July 16.-Postmaster
General Gresham says that the letter carriers
will have the leave of absence provided fer
them by congress,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the
Moline and Rock Island Horse Railroad Com
pany, for the Election of Directors will be held
Wednesday, July 30th., 1884, at O'Clock p. m. o
their office in Argus Block.
j. M. BUFORD. See'y.
July 19td N q. r. i. H.R. X. Co
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Ice. Ice.

E. H. Barker is prepared to furnish
ure channel ice delivered to any part of
the city. Leave orders at Henry Lamps,
or address p O. Box, No. 972.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
END MONEY BY AMERICAN EXPRESS co
MONEY ORDERS.

Receipts given. Money refunded if
Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the
Co. Payable at G, 800 places. Rates : to
$5-5c $10-Sc. $20-10c.: $30-12c.
$40-15c.: $5020c. Apr28d3m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Frank SherwIn Admitted to Rail.

ALBANY, N Y, July l9.-Frank R Shar,
win, the noted western stockman, who has
for long time been confined in the Albany
county jail for contempt of coust, has bees
admitted to bail in the sum of 81, GOA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19
Notice

The city dog tax is now due and mus'
be paid by August 1th.
10~tf PHILLIP MILLER, Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-07-19

July 19td