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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
A BUSINESS BOOM.
Encouraging Condition of tine General
Trade.--Merchants Happy, For
There's Better Times
Ahead.

There is a gradual improvement in
business, and has been for month or
so, said a leading dry goods merchant
when asked by an ARGUS reporter as to
the condition of trade last evening.
ITO what do you attribute this i'm
provement2" said the representative of
the press, becoming interested.
"Well, the country is getting over the
fever and excitement attendant upon the
recent presidential election, as we'll as res
covering from the mistaken idea that the
country was going to the dogs with the
accession of the democratic party to the
control of national affairs. These repub-
lican bosses have had things their own
way so long that they had really succeeds
ed in intimdatlng class of merchants
and business men with the idea that. if
the democracy was successful, business
would receive backset from which it
could not easily recover. The change OF
the national administration has doubtless
tended to effect the depression which
has been felt in commercial circles for
sometime IL was not the democratic
party that did it; it was because
of the change though and the general
class of jobbers were somewhat slow to
buy or sell They are beginning to real>
iZe the fact now, however. The country
is going to survive as well under demo
cratic government, as it did under repub'
lican rule
What is the general feeling among
commercial men," put in the reporter
with regard to businessY
Travelling men come around with smil
ing countenance. They one and all ex'
press a striking Improvement in the mer'
camille trade of the country everywhere
Business in fact is rallying on all lines
and in every direction There are bette
times ahead and not far distant at that
in fact that is no more felt anywhere thai
in Rock Island The clouds of depression
are breaking away, to a clear and brigh
sky of commercial prosperity. "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
Coma.

Richard Dusen, the mellifluous son of
Ham, who drew monthly salary at Me-
Cabe Bros. during the summer, has been
allured from his daily pursuits by the in
ducements held out by the Uncle Tom
Cabin company, which showed here last
Saturday night. Ia the future Richard will
appear before the foOtlights in pair of
overalls and a hickory shirt and warble
for his share of the gross receipts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
A Thumper.

Joseph Wiedich, of South Rock Island
is bold, bad man, if the half William
Kurschmann states be true. The latter
AYERS that Joseph first tongue'lashed him
and then proceeded to do him up physi-
cally, The aid of the police was invoked.
and Wiedich forked over $s05 to Magis>
trate Bennett to pay for his pugihstic
propensities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
STILL Out.

Mr.. Samuel Bowles, of Bowlesburg,
and proprietor of coal bank at his place,
says the miners strike in the upder end
of the county still continues. A few men
have remained at work, notwithstanding
the threats of their comrades. Mr.. Bowles
does not propose to make any conces~
sions to the strikers, nor will he reem-
ploye them again should they signify
their willingness to return to work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
River Rlplets

Sidney down tomorrow.
The Flying Eagle came up with barge
of lumber for the boat yards.
The government light house boats Ivy
and Lucia were at the levee this morn
ing.
The gallant Pittsburg went north with
a big trip of freight and passengers. She
had one thousand nine hundred water>
melons for up river points.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17

Tk Irrawadi Canoe club will give
three Races al Black Hawks watch tower
next Saturday, Sept. 10. at p. m. Six
canoes r into the race. First race,
single p. e; second a tandem race, and
the third an upset race.
b. DAVENPORT
Superintendent Rock Island Il Milan
Street Railway Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
The Old Fish Woman Complainant of Being
Abused.


EDITOR ARGUs-The old dotard that
toots the Isslan >der bazoo. and thinks it
is musical, seems to have walked up to the
consciousness that be cannot have all the
music. He complains. XII yi's like whip
ped hound that we are Safeguarding
him. Just as if such thing were with>
in the compass of ordinary possibilities.
We strictly try to tell the truth. That
affords range for all our feeble powers.
There is no need to try to transcend.
Should we ever be tempted to try our
hand in objugative English, maybe we
would raise the hair on the old copper
heads Uranium, that is if there is any hair
there. We have simply been holding
our horses" down to q moderate gait,
out of regard for the rest of the world
E. H. BOWMAN,
Late Surgeon 9th Ill. Vol.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17

For the opening season dance
teacher has devised what he calls the
dervish. IL consists of few slow, meas
ured, stately revolutions in ordinary
waltz time, followed by dozen rapid
waltz ones, done SO suddenly that the
couple look like wild dervishes of the des>
ert, who ought 10 howl as wei as whlrl.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
County Building.

LICENSED TO WE'D.
16-Horace Rathburnt Miss Ida C.
Lindbert, Moline; Louis Meese, Miss
Jennie Wiese. Nathan f. Tyrrell, Moline,
Miss Catharine J. Bowen, South Moline.
Frank W. Herlitzka, Miss Mary Streck
fus, Moline.
17-John II. Thornton, Miss Martha
J. Montgomery. Rock Island arsenal.
Henry D. Reese, Miss Alice Helfreid,
Moline
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17

Taking morphine leaves, in a short time,
leaves the head bare. Many persons are
nearly bald from this cause. Morphine
also loosens the teeth, so that it is as
good for the dentists as for the capillary
artists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
$50 Reward.

Supervisor s. E. Goodlow, of Rural,
offers a reward of $50 for the return of a
fine red steer belonging to him, which he
has reason to believe was stolen Wednes-
day night.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
Fire and Accident

Insurance in reliable companies at lowest
rates, apply to E. Lieberknecht real es
tate, loan and insurance agent, and nota-
ry public. Collections made Office 1919
Second avenue. eodtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
TILE DAILY ARGUS.
Court Culllngs.

The arguments in the town of Canoe
Creek John McEniry was all in at noon
today, and the case was submitted to the
iurv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17

Advancing spring warns us-tO be pre-
pared fer warmer weather. Strengthen
the system, purify the blood, by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
Attention, Knights

st. Paul Lodge No. 107, X of p, meet
in regular convention Friday even
ing at 9:30, sharp.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
Fresh Cows

Always for sale at Glockhoff Bros .,
one fourth mile east of Elm street. Choice
out of IL or Is. 10 div
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-17
Looming Up.

Each day sees additional subscriptions
to the Soldiers home strip. The list is
now signed by the following:
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
TRY IT

Take the day Of month on which
you were born;
Multiply by 2;
Add (;
Multiply by 80; "--
Add your age;
Subtract 365;
Multiply by 100;
Add the day Of month upon
Which the famous Nashville Stud
ents will positively appear in your
city;
Add 1900;
In the final result will be shown:
BY the first one Tor two) figures,
day of month Of your birth; by fol.
lowing two figures, your age; and
by the last two, the day Of month
when everybody should attend the
performance of the "kolored kom
lie koncert kompany,' and enjo,
the Negroes quaint, mirthful
slavery-time songs, plantation
.kc,ches and specialties. Watcl
for announcements. aud secure seats
early ut the usual place!
This company will appear at Lyric
Hail, October 9Th. for the benefit o
the G. A. r.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Who il Murat Halstead !?

He was tho editor OF the leading
republican paper OF Ohio before,
during and since tho war. Hs ID the
man who In Ohio occupies the Office
in the republican party, held By
Clarkson in IowA-the self-appOint-
Judge and censor OF other mems
loyalty and patriotism. and u their
support Of the plans Of purposes Of
the national administration during
the dark days of the rebellion.
Elsewhere We publish \ letter from
this man Halstcad, written to Salmon
p. Chase, then Secretary of the
Treasury III 1853 W. print 1t for the
stomachs and tastes Of the men who
cry copperhead 70 the men who had
opinions OF their owr about the poll
cics and purposes Of tho government,
aud who dared express them in the
face Of unreasoning men. Freedom
OF speech is one OF the guaranteed
prerngatives Of a free government,
and Murat nalsteaa had tho same
right as an American citizen to ex
press his views of men and measures,
that Mr.. Lincoln, or any other maa
had. Read his letter and see how
be- used that right in war times and
ths n cry "copperheal' to him.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.
now DOES youR ware. RUN

HOW DOES TOUR wATC4 RUN?
A watch inpregnated with magne-
tism cannot keep time" Il will vary
ircgulsrly, gaining and losing and
stopping, in the most annoying sort
OF way. It has been found that this
magnetic or electric influence Is the
direct cause Of the "queer ire axis
and unaccountAhle behavior Of fine
watches, and is the secret enemy
which has undermined the lcputa-
ton and baiilei the skill Of our best
watchmakers.
Giles Bro. & Co. have published q
very interesting little pamphlet de-
scribing the effect Of magnetism 10
watches, which can be had free on
application. It also describes the
Anti Magnetic Shield TOR Watches.
which has been proved to BE- \ per,
fect protection against the magnetic
and electric influence and is special.
~ advantageous in Railway service
where these influences are yer,
strong, and will prevent the break.
age Of main springs in cyclones AM
magnetic storms, Your 1ewelcr car
furnish Or procure you this protect
Ion, II not, send 10 Giles Bro. & Go.
the Chicago jewelers., for u descrip
tive circular which will be mailed
free on application. 2tl7
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Saratoga Scintillations.

II the weather continues through
this moon ss it began We predict on
easy time for the hired man.
At the auction last Saturday near
~ everything brought good price
in consideration OF the time OF the
year.
With deep regret We note that Mrs.
Peterson, mother OF Mrs L. j. Kelsey
is very low with asthma. She has
been affected with this disease for
several years past and is now linger-
ing on the verge OF death.
Another great hop will take place
Mt the residence Of Mrs. E. Wildman,
Friday evening, Oct. %. The ladies
will furnish refreshments and good
music will be provided and every
one may expect jolly time.
Chas. Sigler will soon commence
work on an addition to his dwelling
which will not only improve its sp-
pearance, bul will render it much
more convenient. Boz.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

Chas. Z. vrooman, OF Centeryille
will deliver speeches ut Cresco and
Lime Springs. He is advertised as
q Greenbackcr. His attitude toward
the principles OF the Greenback
purity il very similar to that Of
JUDAS after his betrayal Of the
Savior. Every measure dear to the
National or Greenback party. the
Republican party has spit upon for
the past fifteen years, aud do SO now.
Thirty pieces Of silver ruined Judas
as a disciple Of Christ, a like APP
plication ruined Vrooman three
years ago as q Greenbackcr. just
once try to imagine Judas travelling
over Judea three and q half years
after his betrayal OF Christ and ad-
vertising himself rs one OF his dis
ciples!
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Democratic National County Con.
ventiOn.

Pursuant to call OF the chairmen
Of the Democratic and National
county committees, the delegates met
and were called to ORDER by Hon. s. s.
Lambert, on whose motion Thos. J.
Gibbons, Of Saratoga. was made
chairman and G.. +. Stremel, secre-
tary.
Messrs. J. i. Peck, s. s. Lambert
and Nicholas LydOn were appointed
committee on credentials. who, after
a short absence, reported with names
Of delegates. (which we omit every
town being fully represented except
Oakdale which was unrepresentcd.
While this committee was out the
convention was briefly addressed by
NJ. =. Doolittle and Bradley Chaplin.
On motion proceeded to nomina-
ton for representative. John Mccoy
and Geo. M. Van Leuven, Jr., were
put in nomination. The informal
ballot gave Mccoy at votes, Van
Leuven, Is, Thos. McCook, II. The
formal ballot gave Mccoy 80 votes,
Van Leuven, 10. The nomination OF
Mccoy was made unanimous.
John F. Lydon and Albert Wallace
were put in nomination for auditor.
The informal ballot gave Lydon %
Wallace II, the formal ballot gave
Lydon %, Wallace Is. Justice to Mr..
Wallace requires Us to state that he
was not in any sense q candi late
before the convention Tor any place
and that the introduction OF his
name was against his positive re-
quest and instructions. On Mr.. Doc
Titles; motion the nomination Of Mr..
Lydon was made unanimous.
An informal ballot taken for treas
urer gave J. J. Lowry 81, Wallace !,
DeLange 1, Mentally. s; the formal
ballot gave Lowry ~. Wallace IL,
McNally 8. On motion Of Wallace the
nomination Of Mr.. Lowry was made
unanimous.
Chas Keefe was putin nomination
fol supervisor, there being no other
nomination it was adopted by ac-
clamation.
w. w. johnson being TIE only one
named for Sheriff his nomination
was also thus made; likewise D. N.
Sage NJ. y. for coroner and T. b.
Richards for County Surveyor.
A. J. Cray and H. Z. Cole were put
in nomination for Superintendent OF
Schools. A ballot Of the convention
gave Cray 10, Cole %, and his NOM
inrtion was made unanimous.
County Central Committee con.
sisting Of three was appointed as
follows; J. J. Lowry Chairman. w.
C.. Nichols and Alfred Knowlton.
On motion adjourned.
G. r. STREMEL. 4. J. GIBBONS.
Secretary. Chairman.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
The Reunblican Ticket.

The Republicans met In conven-
ton, Monday and put in nomination
the following ticket:
Representative, $. A. Converse. Of
Crcsco.
Treasurer, P. T. Searles, at Gre SEQ.
Sheriff, Il. A. Axtell, Of Cresco.
Auditor, Is. +. Davis, Of Cresco.
Supervisor, james Irwin, Of Alton.
superintendent, j. G. Kellow Of
Oresco.
Coroner, DR.. Clemmer. Of Cresco.
Surveyor L. Hassctt, OF Howard
Center.
There are but two new names Oh
the ticket, +. 7. Scarles and Jane.
Irwin, the others being renomina-
ton OF the old ticket. While the
men presented are as rule very
good men the ticket has not the ele-
ment Of strength which was antici-
pated before the nominations were
made. We have nothing to urge
against them as men. Our differ
ences with their candidacy relates
solely to the different policies in I'D
nlinistering the affairs Of the govern
ment, that they demand from what
We desire.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Cresco Choral Union.

We can truthfullY put on rec.
ord an increased success In number
and quality. A children chorus, In
addition, would certainly tend to-
wards confirming success. There IL
always some one in u society, howev-
er well the members act IN conjun c.
ton, who deserves distinguished rec
ognition OF merit. Without the obi.
Gus intention OF comparing one lnem-
Der to another, or belittleing the In
iivldual merit OF hones: cooperation
which merit alone can lend strength
to : society. ~ commend the con-
tingant solo performances OF Miss
Lille Scininaer. aud Master zundle-
owitx, especially the latter. The
next Union meeting and rehearsal will
take place Friday. October 23th at
Prot. Won Meycrhofrs music parlors.
ut 7 p. n. <not 8 p. n.y. and the sho-
rus viii Be diamissed at halt past 8.
After which Prof. Won MeyerhoR will
max. some remarks on How to
make u sure success at singing or
playing in the presence OF others"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Advertising Iowa.

Commissioner Farrell Is preparing
at Iowa City, an exhibit for the
State to be made at the American
Exposition ut New Orleans, opening
November 10th and continuig five
months. Iowa will occupy ono half
mo: . space than ut last years Expo
sition. and il no railroad accidents
occur, her exhibit will be superior to
the old one. The New Exposition is
contributing 10 the expense OF the
now Iowa display. The educational.
agricultural, manufacturing. and
farming Interests OF the State will
he presented in novel manner.
Commissioner Fnirall. having re-
Gently visited New Orleans, says
that the prospects indicate q larger
exposition than last year, and a
larger attendance. The fifteen thous-
and visitors from Iowa last year will
he thinks. be doubled this year.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Not Y. EAi..si
Of independent Candidate I'll top
rc~rnsltiye.

hereby announce myself III fiIdc-
pendent candidate for Representa-
tiy. subject only II following com
iitipns
first, tint. ~ in The Democratic
county convention, will aot allow
my eIaiil.= te interfere with tile aiaim
OF any Democratic sol,iinr whom tile
people inag nane, AMI ailJ shall be
more mefitoiion4 than myself, of
which I Shall BE- The Judge.
But such soldier must
declare against accepting a
pass FROM any railroad company,
must be Il recognized and known OPP
ponent Of every species Of monopoly.
and an earnest advocate of the rights
Of the many as against the privileges
of the few. I believe that iato1. the
producer Of wealth is entitled to
higher consideration than the thing
it has produced. Bad laws. enacted
by designing men. in their own I'M
t.re-ts. arc justly cilargeahl. with
til. major part Of lie suffering, ant
prisations that iahoring mon inl
their families are called upon to en-
dure All laws which tend 10 exempt
capital from taxation. help to nl'fkc
labor its slave aud are wrong. l de-
mand the emancipation OF those who
labor from such seivitude AMI believe
that among the inaiienable rights Of
man are these.
His RICH, to Il footing and Il home
on the earth.
His right to labor.
Ills right to fruits Of his labor.
Men III i'll parties. who believe III
these truths aud principles are ap-
ps:.led to to support them Ut the
ballot box. OLIVER II. WOOD.
5itf CleSco, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
FIRST CLASS AGENT
Wanted in This County.

To present our beautifully illus
trated family magazine. Special
terms and permanent engagement.
given to the right party. Any smart
man or woman who Is willing to
work and has the ability to push the
magazine cun secure Il splendid
position. Write Us at once give age.
particulars OF past work anil ter
ritory desired. Address, COTTAGE
HEARTH Co, Boston Mass.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

Sought for the last hundred years
A remedy f.r catarrh. hay lever
and cold in the head. found 1T last
in Ely's Cream Balm. Safe and
pleasant to use, and easily applied
with the finger. 1t gives relief ut
once and thorough treatment
positively cures. Price soc.
For all forms os nasal catairah
where. there is tsrsness Of the air
passage with what is commonly
called "stnlfing up" especially when
going to bed, Ely's Cream Balm
gives Immediate relief. Its benefit
to me has been priceless Is. Ii.
Chase, M. D., Wildwood kas. IT.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

The best rcfutation Ut tie ..yilc
SANDER, that Larrabec is an intidcl
which can be offered is the fact
that in all his career he has faith.
fully observed and his life been in
perfect accord with that text Of
scripture which SAYS ITO him that
hath shall be given, and from him
that hath not shall be taken even
what he hath. "-[Union.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

Mr.. G. =. Bryan, No. Isl Putnam
street, Cleveland, Ohio. has natural
" much experience in Sickness
with = family of seven children, and
his doctors' and druggists bills are
heavy. lie states politically that h.
has given Red Star Cough Cure u
thorough trial in his home, and finds
Il to be the best remedy that he has
ever used for coughs or colds. Il
contains neither morphia or opium,
and therefore leaves no depressing
effects.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
Public Sale

OF Imported Olydesdale and trot-
ting bred horses, Including Ave stall.
lions, brood mares. colts and year.
liigs descended from the very best
sires OF Scotland aud
bred horses OF this country.
Pedigrees given ut time Of sale.
Colts sired by each horse exhibited
on day OF sale. Sale to commence
at ! lllock. p. m. Wednesday, Oc-
tOber "a, 1885. See hills elsewhere.
W. ]. THOMPSON,
Waucoma, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

Autumnal breezes are softly Sigh.
ing though the leafless branches OF
the trees. Yaw dot vas all 50. The
Dubuque and North western sur.
veyors are encsmped on camp creek
just west Of town and are making
another preliminary survey just to
astonish the natives and to keep up
the r. r. excitement you know.
Elder LOOMS OF Riceville preach
ed his farwell sermon and closed his
labors in the pulpit here. last Sab
bath.
Rev. J. Fallgater has returned
from Kansas and Is shaking hands
with his numerous friends and rel
atives here. We are informed that
he has come to stay and that he
will teach the public school ut Alta
Vista this winter. So mote 1t be.
Music hath charms to soOthe the
savage" rend rock or split .
Kabbage. and the musical concert
given by Miss Lauraine Mead last
Friday evening drew . full house
and was pronounced = success by all
who attended, which shows that our
people have a large car (dgurativly
speaking) for good music.
We understand that the township
caucus held last Saturday evening
was well attended and ut its close
three rim 5ing cheers we're given for
Fusion. Reform and Victory. Chas
E. Bascom formerly veil known
here was recently married at Turn
ers Falls, Mass, We also clip the
following MAJ riage notice from The
Iowa Index, which may be OF inter.
est 10 readcrs here. Married on
Wednesday September q 1896. ut
Canton D. r. Mr.. Chas. n. Ballard
to Miss. Gertie Borgess.. both Of Pat
tersonville Iowa. Rev. n. s. Soule
officiating. We unite with their
many friends here in wishing these
young people full measure Of we'd
Ied bliss and domestic happiness.
Max.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15

Some people make business OF
cheating themselves, either BY eat
ing very mean and cheap food, or
else by eating too email > quantity
OF good fond. Either way Is . bad
policy ~ 1t would be to buy rs comm
instead of a suit OF good clothes, just
because the coffin would cost less
Poor diet means impoverished blood:
and that means misery. Browns
Iron Bitters enriches the blood, gives
It the iron it needs, and tones up the
whole system. Cures dyspepsia.
indigestion, weakness, malaria, etc.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-10-15
For Sale.

I have for sale OH my farm IN How
ard Center township, ) mi!ts south
west Of Ores 20. six mitch COWS, eight
cniyes. one brood mare, one se!ding
7year- old, one grade Ho'stem bull
3 wears old, and about ID shoats
ia III. GLASS.