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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Boy Muriierers.

Two Cincinnati boys worked in Il Nv
cry stable. Their employer had in his
possession something less than 500,
and they knew it. They conferred to-
gether and made up their minds to kill
and rob him One night he entered the
stable, and one boy asked the other:
as it bargain?'' The reply was:
"'It's . go" 1t had been agreed that
the boy who struck the first blow should
have fifty dollars of the 'swag' more
than the other They both rushed upon
the man and knocked him senseless.
Then they beat him more Then as he
still showed signs of life they took
halter from the head Of one of the horses
and tying it about his throat choked
him to death. Aftcrward they took the
body in a wagon some miles out OF
town and threw it among some willows
on the bank of the river. One OF the
boys bought his sweetheart a bracelet,
and for some time the two enjoyed
themselves with their ill-gotten funds
These boys are as old in crime as if
they had done many murders, They
took pains to throw suspicion on an in
nocent person, and doubtless enjoyed
his agony. The fact that the crime has
finally been traced to them gives them
. no trouble, however. Perhaps they
even enjoy the notoriety they have ere
ated They have confessed, but show
no regret. One OF them dances jigs in
his cell. Il s'pose we ought to be
lynched," he says, but | don't care.
- he
agony of the dead mans family occa-
sion them little pain. Possibly, since
it helps to make them notorious, they
| like it.
How shall this extraordinary deprav-
| ity be accounted for? Undoubtedly by
| the circulation of bad literature flash
newspapers, dime novels and papers
for boys and girls which paint vice in
| gaudy cOlors and show in various WAYS
that virtue and Responsibility are to bt
| laughed at. This flash literature is fol
sale at every news stand. 1t is openly
exhibited in shop windows There is {
pretense of regulating the sale of til,
various poisons known as pOisons, bu
this most dangerous of all poisons il
| given the freedom of the city. and o
every city and every town. Half The
murders of the day are committed b,
children that ought still to be within
the circuit of their mothers apron
strings The most of them are murder.
more brutal than the worst grown per
son would he guilty of, and some o
them are committed from mere wanton
ness. The boy Of the period passes ,
large portion of his time imagining
himself a heroic thief, a noble assassin
a pirate with a red sash about his wals
and q saber slash across his check.
What is the law going to do abont i'll
| win the incoming Legislature ignOrethc
question, as 50 many Legislatures have
A Y fTr1pLjr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Didn't Want a l'lIreader.

"Now, ladies, said a glassy-eyed man
with wide mouth, walking into tail
oring establishment where were en-
ploved bakers dozen of girls ana
middle-amed spinsters, Il have Got
something here which actually supplies
the longest of long-felt wants. -
What is it, caramcls, gum, popcorn
or peanuts?' asked black-eyed little
witch.
NO, said the man, ITS needle
threader."
I'VE can thread our own needles, "
sharply broke in one OF the middle-aged
spinsters.
undoubtedly, undoubtedly" an
swered the man, $50 they used to cut
wheat with a sickle, thresh it with q
fail, and stuff sausage by hand But
those days are past They are in the
dim vistas. Now YOU all know that
threading needle by hand is most
delicate operation, even when the eyes
of the threader and the needle are in
the best condition, but when age has
impaired the eyesight-'
1--WE are not aged, interrupted the
SplnSter again.
mo, true, you are not aged. You
are all young and as beautiful as hours
but let us say when disease or heredi
tary complaints have injured the eyes
it is extremely difficult and requires ;
long time to thread needle. Now
with this little instrument-price only
fifteen cents, two for quarter-yol
simply take it in your left hand, so
| then throw the thread over hook, SO
draw it quickly to you. so, and the worl
is done You can, with this useful lit
tie household implement, thread I
needle in the dark as well as in thu
| light. 1t works with equal promptnes
and dispatch on sewing machine, AM
how often have l seen my dear sister
and beloved old mother holding kero
sene lamp down under sewing ma
chine, and humping their dear heads
embittering their lives, and toiling
sweating and swearing over the simpl
act of threading needle, And, then
Just think for moment of the time 70
will save to your employer.
thine saved to our employer, chr
interrupted another red-haired spinstei
with look which would have melte
the teeth from a cross-cut saw ''Se
here. old man, what are you giving us
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Wnslows Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing Its value is incalculable,
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
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TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Tecthing is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription OF one ot
The oldest and best female physicians ant
nurses in the United States, and is fol
sale iy all druggists throughout th'
world piice % cents per bottle.
feb 29-m-w-s M 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
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LIN t..
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CHICAGO,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Do you know that we have to get up at
six o'clock in the morning and com.
mence work and never let up until sew
en-? Do you know that we only have
half an hour for dinner? Do you know
that our employer sits on high stool
and docks us every time one of us winks
or blows her nosep Don't come lally-
gagging around here with any new
tangled time-saving machines for US. Ii
we can't take time to thread needle it
is high time the buttereups and daisies
were blooming on our graves. What
do you say, girls?''
Here, tooy' chimed in full chorus,
and the man with the CLASSY eyes and
wide mouth took them along with him
when he went outside to breathe new
atmosphere and indulge in some crude
philosophy eras Sitjmgs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
CUSHIONED IN RosY GUMS.

incloscd in lips that part in smiles like
the opening rosebud, the teeth CLEAN witt
dazzling wlitcness if the charming pos
SCISSOR uses identifying SOZODONT
which cleanses and blanches the teetl
without abrading their enamel like miner
al preparations designed for the SAME
purpose. This agrecably odorous ant
salutary article not only benefits the teetl
and enhances the beauty Of the mouth
but removes cankcr, and remedies ulcera
ton of the gums
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
f. UFYED CLERGYMAN

Even the patience of Job would becom
exhausted were he preacher and endeav
oring to interest his audience while the,
were keeping up an incessant coughing
making it impossible for him to be heard
Yet how very easy can all this be avoide'
by simply using DR.. Kings New Discover
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Trial Bottles Zoe. at Hartz & Bahnsen
Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
ROCHESTER, N. Y. March 80, 1888.
Stilwel Medicine COMPANY:


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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Catarrh and Hay Fever-For twenty
years | was a sufferer from Catarrh of the
head and throat in a very aggravated
form, and during The summer with Hay
Fever. | procured bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm and after Il few applications received
decided bencfit-was cured by one bottle
Have had nc return Of the complaint
CHARLOTTE PARKER, Waverly, n. Y
price so cents per bottlc)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Instead of feeling tired and worn out,
instead of aches and pains, wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong: If you con-
linuc feeling miserable and good for moth
ing you have only yourself 10 blame, for
Browns iron Bitiers viii surely care YOU.
iron and cinchona are It's principal ingred-
tents. 1t is certain cure for dyspepsia,
indigestion, malaria, weakness, kidney,
lung and heart affections. Try it if you
desire to be healthy, robust and strong
and experience its remarkable curative
nualitils
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
puokleu's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises.
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
| Gers, riloa ohiihlains. cnrns. letter. chap
ped hands, and all Skin eruptioHs. gnaran-
tced to cure in every instance, or money
refunded - cents per box For sale by
iIart2 * R;.hnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Kcmp's Balsam fer the throat and lungs.
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds,
asthma bronchitis, group, and all throat
and lung troubles, than any other med
icine. The proprietor has authorized o.
Grotian to refund your money if, after
taking three-fourths of a bottle. relief is
not obtained. Price 80 cents and 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

light hundred dollars in green
backs were found tucked away in the
corner of a sleigh owned by firm in
Portland. Me-, when ii was brought out
for use after the late fall OF snow The
money is supposed TO belong to a tramp
who slept in the stable for while and
was sent to jail for three months for
-vagrancy. Boston Transcript.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness of
Gencrative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
6 for S5-At druggists, or Aliens Phar-
macy. 315 Fist Ave. n. Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.


Experiments in covering wheat
show that the yield is best when the
aoad i, covered two inches deep.-Er-
cilnHqe.
If the boys shoes are stiff from
having been wet, rub them at night
with a little castor oil This will soften
them and make them comfortable again.
N T. Post.
Improve the appearance OF groves
and wood land by clearing the dead and
fallen timber Burn the refuse brush
and SOW the bare spots with grass seed.
Detroit Post.
Pretty hool-bags may be made
out of a piece Of dark merino- The
under side may be OF merino or some
other material embroidered with the
monogram Of the owner on the outside
in floss silk and lined with silesia, put
ting an inside pocket on both sides. -
Cincinnati Times.
When giving horses a run on warm
DAYS in winter do not leave them out
of doors while You are away long
time. A sudden hard storm will do
them mere harm than the previous sun
shine has done them good. A rough,
cheap shed, with its back to the north
is a convenient shelter on meadows
| n T. Herald
For Observation-Disclosures and young,
| growing sheep, says the National L5re
Stock Journal, half pound of bran,
with one or two gills of corn or hall
pound of oil meal, will keep them thriv-
ING. For fattening sheep to be sold in
late fall or early winter give one
pound of;corn and half pound of oil
meal, this, with part pasture, will push
them forward favorably.
| 1t sometimes happens that valuable
! brood SOW acquires such bad habits as
lifting gates or breaking fences. A
couple of rings in the nose of such an
animal will put her in good behavior
the most eflectually of anything even
! tried. so also SOW that is vicious oil
cross to other hogs; good ring in her
| nose viii prove 10 be 4 wonderful tanner
a stock boar. if inclined to be unruly,
should he treated the same way
Chicago Jo'TRai
When well water is too hard t.
wash with and the cistern fails, it vii
be found necessary to resort TO some
expedient to obtain soft water. Fill {
barrel with well water, tie up abou
three quarts of wood ashes from tht
kitchen stove in thin cotton flour sacl
or other bag and put it in the barrel
In less than couple of days all thu
lmy particles will have been separated
from the water and settled to the bottom
and the water will then be ready fo
use. - Chicago Herald.
-Doughnuts or fried cakes of corr
meal may be novelty to. some one
Two teacups of meal should be m'xe'
withone teacup and a half of milk tina
is scalding hot or at boiling point; whel
this is cool add two teacups of site
flour, half cup of butter, a little salt
one cup of sugar, three eggs; flavor wit
nutmeg or cinnamon and Il very it'll
ginger; let this stand until it seems light
then roll it out about half an inch thick
cut in round or diamond-shaped cakes
and fry in very hot lard.-N I. Post.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
LEAP YEAR SUGGESTIONS.

An honest husband you should seek,
Without roproach or fear;
Nor should you stop until you pop
The question of the year.
Don't hesitate, nor speculate
On how, or when, or where,
Or if he be rover free
Or modest millionaire.
Be sure you're right, then go ahead,
And with a firm resolve
Determine to go in and win
A man who viii reyolve
Around you with devotion true,
And to your chidings bark.
Whate'er you do, we say to you,
Just make him toe the mark!
n. 7. MOrning Journal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Malaria positively cured with Emory
standard Cure PilIs,a never failing rcmed
Y; purely vegetable, contain no quinine
sugar-coated. % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
ROCK ISLAND Il MERCER CO., ii. Il.
LICK ISLAND Il PRORIA
RAILW AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE To THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
4OUa m. Way Freight
545 Fast Express.
l4Op III. Mail and Express
$50 Through Freight ami Accommodation
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
.s0a IN. Through Freight and Accommodation.
I2i5 .. m. Mail and Express
$40 Fast Express.
400 Way Freight. ,,
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving Rock Island nj o5e
i M arrives At Peoria 2-20 p. m, at Springfield
25 u. IT,, at Decatur 4O0p. M, Jacksonville ~
0. m, Alton :. - p. m, st Louis ol5 ?. m, ana
rerre Haute II 55 D. m, THE SAME DAY. Making
this the BEST and QUICKEST route TO all points
southeast.
The l.3J p. m. train makes close connection ut
iialva with {. b u q. for points vest arriving at
.!aiesbury 425 p. m, At Burlington O.4o p IN. nj
Kelkuk 10 - p. H., and at Quincy lo.Oo =. m
Arriving az Peoria at go p. M, making close
Connections with the |. Is. " ". and 7. I. W .
Ter Indianapolis connecting there win all last
trains for The east ana south.
sE-FAST TIME SURE CONNECTIONS. and
aics as low as by any other route.
K. 4. CABLE, A. !. NORTON,
tieup Supt Gen'l Tiki. Agt.
The 81 p N. Accommodation leaves every day
.yceOt sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Mr.. W. G. FIRTH, Galatia III, says
Browns Iron Bitters entirely relieved my
wife Of weak stomach, headache and de
bility.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Mr.. James Humble, of Robertson
County, Kentucky. has a copper-case
watch manufactured by Ethan Allen in
London in 1876. 1t is still running,
and keeps good time. This old watch
has been in the Humble family for over
a century. Mrs. James G.. Humble has
Il sidc-saddie, well-pleseryed, that has
been in use since 1857. N Q. Picayuise.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
n,.,k ,s,,AS,, A PEORIA RAILWAY

.-,,,,,,.Esp .otrrt. TO THE EAST ANO WEST
LEAVE ARRIVE,
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'.,',,,',.,t, I'm p N 200 A. NJ.
-, 1919 6.0OAM 400 z. Nj
lhe l1S D. m train makes close connection
al tialyu with the c. b. II q. for points west; ar
living at tiaiesburg at rs p. m; Burlington ~
D. m krotuk lU:Z5 y. IN; quincy lO:uo p. NJ
also making close connection al Peorin with / Il
4 ", ana I. r. X ", roads Tor MI points cHH
mud south
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

Pensions S $ss9 .n$ s:s:s 4
rents entitled when death resulted. Claims re-
opened, restaestion, increases bounty, back pay
and discharges obtained. Apply at once, delay
prejudices yor rights. Fees fixed by law. Ad-
SON & CO., Attorneys and Claim Agents, 9i7, F
St., Washington, d. c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

! The use Of the term
short Line in connection
with the corporate name OF
a grert road. conveys an
idea of just what is reQnir-
Ell by the travelling public
IL Short Line, QnicH Time
and the Best of actommo-
daLinns-ail of which are
II railway in America,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
! MAGNETON APPLIANCE co,
WEAK, (jNDEVELOPED PART,

DCIsn nTyET
OE lIIL. III 49, 49,
0pFD STPENGTHENED," Etc, is an Interesting
0r1 nun i'm our paper In reply to in
Guriea we 81. say that there IS no evidence OF nun
bug about MS On the contrary the adyertsers arc
STr-y 6fTTfV indOTsad, Interested persons may get
sealed Circulars giving all p5Tenlars py aaa-essnk
ERIE MEDICAL Uo., Rutfalo NI:-zo.eao 1Ssatsa DEE.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-26
Runawayg.

Charles Johnson, the State street grocer, was out riding with his mother and two other persons yesterday. When on State street the horse became frightened and dashed furiously down the street, overturn- ing the carriage and throwing out the oocu- pants. MT. Johnson's mother sustained seri- ous injuries The horse was one recently purchased.
 Another runaway occurred later in the day near the same place, the Olive street junction with State street. A team containing three persons was the center of attraction for a short tins, as the horse was running away. A young girl who is employed by MT. L. Roberti was injured and the gentleman who was driving had his leg cut.
 James Daley, an old man. was driving g team near the corner of State and Chapel streets which collided with one of Crockett lE Tuttle's wagons Saturday. MT. Daley was thrown out and the contents ot his wagon upGaE
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-26
PENNsYLVANIA.

 Protection for c SPecuIatOr-Fear that EDefrauded Bank DepOsttOrs may Wreak Vengeance on the President.
 ERIE, May 25.-The threats and assem- blaze of large bodies of excited depositors, many of whom were infamed by drink. caused the friends of Adam Brabendeer, who returned home last evening, to appeal to Sheriff Staples for protection, as it was feared the city police force would not bs able to meet an attack. Sheriff Staples took possession of the premises and this morning had Brabendser moved to the county jail to secure him from mob violence. Branbsndeer saws he commenced to speculate two years ago and before that be had never even played a domino. He says he feels deeply the loss of his good name and has returned to aid in doing all in his power to secure the best ad- iustnent possible under the eircpmstane He is . man of sixty five years, is of frail con- stitution and is very much distressed.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-26
THE OLD WORLD.
Germany.

A War Piano PIaying-The Curious
 Crusade Begun in Berlin.
 BERLIN, May 25.-A crusade against pia- no playing has begun here. The promoters of the crusade have circulated petitions for signature in all the residence portions of the city, and the petitions, which have very large number of signers, have now been pre- scented to the municipal and police authori- ties. They set forth that the constant and monotenous practicing of scales and exer- cises by piano pupils has become an intolera- ble nuisance, causing much suffering to inva. lids, aggavating all forms of nervous diseases and depFeoiating the value of real estate They therefore claim that it is proper sub ject for police regulation and pray that Q mu- nicipal ordinance be enacted restricting the time of piano playing and practicing to ths hours between eleEen 8. m. and twelve noon and between eight and eleven p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-26
LOCAL NEWS.
West Haven.

The New Skating Rtak at ths Shore.
 There were busy times Saturday at the Railroad Waiting Rooms, opposite the Sss View Hotel. Loads of spies were arriving and men were at work fixing up the sea barrier oR the Pavilion. The proprietor, MT. o. Howes, is about building a roller skating rink in connection with his premises. The building will bs 100 feet long. iutting out over the water, and 50 feet wide, and will be built at onoe.
 Work has been begun at the West Haven shipyard for the building of one of the largest scbooners ever built at Connecticut port, of which mention was made recently It will be ten feet longer thaa the Nathan O. Easterbrook, jr., which was launched at this yard last fall Men were in West Haven Saturday who had come from New London and were looking for work on the new vessel
Morning journal and courier., 1884-05-26
Missouri.
stabb1ng over a Horse Trade.

Stabbing Over . Horse Trade.
 HANNIBAL, May 25.-George Riley and Henry Penrose were discussing horse trade in which Riley had got the best of bargain. The latter. who was intoxicated, accus cd Penrose of cheating him and fight ensued. Riley drew a knife, plunged it into Penrose's breast and then cut 8 deep gash iR bis arm. Penrose continued to fight, however, and succeeded in soundly thrashing his assailant. After the difficulty was over Penrose started for surgeon, but soon fell exhausted from loss of blood and VIII die. Riley fled, pur- sued by two ora three citizens whom he threatened to kill if they tried to stop him. Reaching his house he attempted to get possession of a shotgun, but was foiled by his wife, who reached it before he did and ran out of the house. Meantime he was captured and jailed by his pursuers.