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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Getting Ready for Worlds Fair in 1892.

WAsHINGTON, Aug. 30.
At meeting of the Worlds Arbitration
League in this city Tuesday night Tesolu-
tons were adopted fayoring the holding OF
a Worlds Exposition of art and industry
at the capital of the United States in 1892,
the fourth centennial of the discovery of
America 1t was decided 10 appoint a
committee of seven TO wait upon the Presi-
dent and request him to take into cOnsdera-
ton the propriety of recommending to the
next Congress some legislation looking to
the successful attainment of the ends con
templated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
The Price Of Coal Advanced.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 30.

PHILADEEpHIA, Aug 80.
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company will o.day issue a circular
making an advance of 10 to % cents per ton
in the price of coal for Eastern shipment.
steamboat and pea. Stove is advanced 25
cents; broken, 10 cents; egg and chestnut,
Is cents. All sizes of Brookside coal will
be advanced 25 cents per ton. The new
rates for hard white-ash coal, delivered on
board of vessels at Port Richmond for ship
ment beyond the capes, will be $3.50 for
lump and steamboat, 49, So for broken, 81. 05
for egg, "a. 80 for stove, $4I5 for chestnut
and So So for Dea
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Rebuilding Rochester.

ST. PAUL, Aug. ~.
With true northern grit the people of
Rochester are working night and day to re-
build their city. Two hundred houses in
the town and suburbs were entirely swept
away. About $50, 900 in relief contribu-
tions have been raised, but the committee
claims that $780, 900 will be required to
shelter the homeless for the winter. The
most pressing need of the hour is bedding.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS

The best blood purifier and system re.
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
OF any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entiIe
satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
A Silent Crowd.

NEW YORK Aug. 30.
About three hundred deaf mutes attended
the first Triennial National Convention Tues
day. President A. P McGregor called the
convention to order. There were delegates
from several of the distant States, but the
great majority present were from New
York, Brooklyn and New Jersey Routine
business occupied the morning session.
President McGregor made an address in the
sign language, setting forth the objects of
the gathering.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Of the many remedies before the public
for Nervous Debility and weakness of
Nerve Generative System, there is none
equal TO Aliens Brain Food, which
promptly and permanently restores all
lost vigor; it never fails. 81 pkg, for
S5.-ht druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
A VEXED CLERGYMAN.

Even the patience of job would become
exhausted were lie a preacher and endeav-
oring to interest his audience while they
were keeping up an incessant coughing.
making it impossible for him to he heard.
Yet how very easy can all this he avoided
by simply using DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption Coughs and Colds.
Trial Bottles lOc at Hartz & Bahnsen'f
Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Il had EN- all, said rubicund happy
faced gentleman. An what" asked his
friend Why all the symptoms of
malaria, viz: lame back, aching joints.
sleeplessness indigestion. dizzy fits, cold
rush of blood to the head
constant fatigue, no appetite, pains in the
breast after eating, night sweats, alter
nate chills and fevers, etc, etc but
BrolCR' Iron Bitters cured Inc and | re
commend it as being the only perfect
tonic made"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

prominent citizen sends US the following
statement
For several years have been very seriously
afflicted with severe pain in the back, which l
long supposed TO be lumbago or rheumatism of the
back More recently the pains had become more
severe, so much so that it was with difficulty that
was able TO get ont of bed in the morning. l had
tried various remedies without any apparent re
lief By the earnest solicitation of friend
commenced taking Hunts Remedy. about three
weeks ago, and its Instantaneous benefits are won
derful. for had no pains in my back since taking
the first three doses; and am relieved from the
pains, aches. and exhaustive weakness the pain
full symptoms that usually accompany disease Of
the kidneys. And confidently expect 10 be COM
pletcly and permanently cured by the OF il
most cheerfully recommend Hunts Remedy to
to all who are afflicted with any kidney or liver
disease. WILLIAM G, ARNOLD,
Walnut street, Providence, X. /.
March % 1888
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
The Limbo Of Things Lost,

on earth has engulfed many trumpery
tooth wash paste and powder since
SOZODONf was introduced 10 public
notice, hut that standard article still re
lains It's place in general estimation and
wakes in popularity as the years wane.
People, whose teeth have been saved by
it, speak gratefully in its behalf, and
professional endorsements of it multiply
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Noltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich,
will send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men Woung or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality. and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora-
ton of health and manly vigor. Address
as above.-N B No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed
doc % 4 ,UIv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
The Garfield Hospital Plan Still Projected.

TagTs WASHINGTON, mug. %.
1t has been reported of late that the plan
Of establishing a Garfield memorial hospital
in this city had been abandoned for want of
adequate support, and that the money thus
far contributed would be turned over to the
Garfield monument fund. Thomas Fisher,
of the Garfield memorial board, said in re-
ply to inquiries, that the report of the
abandonment of the hospital scheme was
entirely without foundation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
The Forest Fires Near Bar Harbor.
BAR HARBOR, Me-, Aug.3

An extensive forest fire is now raging be
tween Seal Cove and Great Pond, ten miles
from Bar HarbOr, on the western side of
the island The fire has burned over some
two thousand acres. A force of two hun
dred men has succeeded in surrounding the
burning district with ditch, thus prevent
ing further damage. The fire is now be-
lieved to be under control No fires are
now burning in the immediate vicinity of
Bar HarbOr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

WATsEKA, ILL.,, Aug. 80.
Henry Sheriff., a well-to-do farmer and
well-known old settler, residing five miles
north of this city, died Monday of kidney
disease. His diving request'wa that his re-
mains be clothed in light-colored all-woOl
clothing, which would be soft to his body,
and that he be placed in a large coffin that
his body might OF be eramped. His wishes
were complied with. He was tifty-fye years
Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Prince Hohsniohe and Party.

MONTREAL, aug. ~.
A dispatch from Prince Hohenlohe and
party on their way to the Rocky Mountains,
via the Canadian Pacific, says that they had
arrived at Calgary, thirty-two hours from
Winnipeg. The coal nsed was mined in
the vicinity of the line. The country is
looking well, and the crops are excellent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Search for the Missinu vsrna.

THE HAGUE, Aug. 80.
The steamer Ellida left Hammerfest last
week to seek for the missing Arctic eXplor-
ing vessel Narna. SiXty-nine thousand six
hundred guildeTs were subscribed here to aid
the search The Government granted so, 900
guilders. The Nama was last seen in the
autumn of 1882.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can,
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all subscriptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale by
Hartz Il Rahusen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Pare Co3-live Oil made from selected
livers, on the soa-shore, by Caswell, Ha-
Yard & Co, New York 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet Patients who have one,
taken it prefer it to all others Physicians
have decided 1t superior TO any of the
other oils in market
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimplcs and rough
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswell, Hazard & Co, New
York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

have been using Swift's Specific for
blood and skin diseases, and find it to be
an excellent remedy, as it has given entire
satisfaction. | believe it to be just the
medicine needed in this low and malarious
district s. S ALDERMAN, lola, Fla
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
An Eye to Business.

O. Grotjan, the druggist is always
wideawakc to business and spare no pains
to secure tie best Of every article in his
line He has secured the agency for
kemps Balsam for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds; Asthma, Bronchitis and all atfec-
tons of the throat and lungs Sold on a
positive guarantee Price soc and $1.00
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Remember Glenn's Sulphur Soap pre-
sents all the advantages of sulphur baths
at cheap rate.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye SOC
Physicians prescribe Colden's Liquid
Beef Tonic for the weak. worn, and
dyspeptic. no other.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Near Clifton, Arizona, an express
wagon loaded with Cinnamon was hred
upon by three rustlers and the shots
were returned Three on each side were
wounded, but the assailants secured
gam
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

The rebuke of Chief Sitting Bull by
Chief John A. Logan, which occurred
near Fort Yates the other day, will no
doubt take its place in the annals of the
Indian race The senate committee on
reservations and the Sioux of the Stand =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

A game of base ball was played at
Washington between nine one armed men
and nine one legged veterans. The UNI
pire had but one leg, and tho scorers but
one arm. The timber legs beat by one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
He may Well be JOYFUL.

Topeka. Hans, May IL, 1881,
II. II. WARNER Il Co: Strs-After 10
years of unmitigated suffering from chro-
mic kidney disease finally found joyful
restoration to health in your Safe Kidney
and Liver Cure. ID. 3. OWENS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

If you suffer with Sick Headache, Con-
stipation, Sour Stomach, or Bilious at
tacks. Emory's Little Cathartic Pills will
relieve you.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30
Brides Of the Church.
PHILADELPHIA. A

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 80.
Nine young ladies entered the noyitiate
Tuesday at Villa Maria, the convent of the
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart, at West
chester, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Mr.. d. F. Morgan. Clay City, ILL.,, says
Browns Iron Bitters cured my wife of
sick and nervous headaches after physi
clans had failed"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Mr.. Jas, French,79 Lincoln street,
Chicago ILL.,. says: Browns Iron Bitters
cured me of dyspepsia end pains in The
stomach"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Try bottle of Stilwell's Specific if
troutled with kidney or liver disease
The symptoms are, hackschc, loss of
memory, loss of appetite or sleep, or
worst Of all, loss of vital energy You
will secure relief and add your name to
the hundreds cured by this wonderful
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Monmouth, Ill.
Stilwelfs Specific Pills cure constipa
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-30

Hostetters Stomach Bitters by increasing vital
power and rendering the physical functions reg
ular and active, keeps the system in good work
ing order, and protects it against disease. For
constipation, dyspepsia and liver complaint, ncr
vousness, kidney and rheumatic ailments it is in
valuable, and il affords a sure defence against ma
larial fevers besides removing all traces of such
disease from the system.
For sale by all Druggists and dealers generally
nov-l4eOd&wly
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07

Mrs. Amandlbal Joshee of Seram-
dibal, Hindu lady of the highest
caste, arrived in Philadelphia recent
ly for the purpose of entering the wo-
mans medical college as student.
A Philadelphia Times reporter OBJ
tanned an interview with Mrs. Joshee
who is quiet, self-possessed little
lady of about 25, hardly five feet in
height and dark olive complexion,
regular features and large black eyes.
Her dress differed in no wise from
an American lady, except she wore
scarf of curious pattern and coloring
around her neck with the ends crossing
in front and tied around the waist.
She conversed fluently in English and
said she was the first Brahmin lady
who had ever left India, and that her
departure had created great commo-
ton.
"Will it cause you any disgrace or
caste annoyance when you return?'
II do not think so, if | faithfully
observe certain rules of conduct while
here prescribed by my religion. There
will be a meeting of the principal
Brahmins when | return, who will alb
solve, as it were, from my transgrcs-
sions."
"Do You expect to remain here
though the entire course?"
Eyes, shall take the complete four
years course and then return to Seram-
pore to practice. I think there may
possibly be a few other high cast BraI-
min women come to Europe and
America to study during the next few
years, but very soon | hope we shall
have colleges of our own in India,
which will obviate the necessity of SO
doing. Ny cousin, hear has just ar
rived in London, where she will take
complete medical course
Mrs. Joshees husband is postmaster
at Serampore, which is town of
about $1,000 inhabitants, in the presi-
dency Of Bengal, on the Hoogly river.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07

Serviceable hats for everyday wear
are of brown felt with slightly rolled
brim, and are trimmed with two
partridge wings and a bow Of seal
brown velvet.
A pretty walking dress for a girl of
fourteen is Of soft green, gold and
crimson plaid, made with plated
skirt, and jacket of dark green plush
with a shoulder cape of the same.
Serviceable and pretty morning
dresses for winter wear are made of
black and white or red and white
Scotch flannel in the Mother Hubbard
fashion, and fastened about the waist
by "A silk cord tassels combining the
two colors of the dress.
A very pretty and suitable evening
dress for a young girl is of cream
white surah silk. The skirt is trim
med with two shirred flounces, each
ten inches deep, and over this falls
two deep shirred bouillons. The
bodice is cut square and the sleeves
reach to the elbow. Soft oriental lace
trims the entire dress.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07
The American Camels.

The camels now running wild in
Arizona were bought by the United
States Government in Asia Minor.
There were seventy-siX camels in the
first colony" They were first en-
ployed in packing between Fort TETON
and Albuquerque, in some instances
carrying 100 gallons of water to the
animal and going nine days without
water themselves. firing of the
camels, the Government condemned
them, and they were sold at Benicia to
two Frenchmen, who took them to
Reese River, where they were used in
packing salt to Virginia City. After
ward the animals were brought back
to Arizona, and for some time were
engaged in packing ore from Silver
King to Yuma; but through some
cause or other the Frenchmen became
disguised. there being no market for
camels just then, and turned the
camels loose upon the desert near Mar
icopa wells, and to-day they and their
descendants are roaming through the
ella Valley. increasing and multiply
ing and getting fat upon the succu-
lent sagebrush and grease-wood with
which the country abounds.-7omb-
stone Epitaph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07

,'Givc us fowl" the housewives said,
The market stalls a.stornIing,
While the hungry looks Of the crowd unfed
Showed similar wishes forming.
They talked of birds, but not Of beef,
Forgot WIS weather murky;
Each housewife had her own belief,
Bnt all said Turkey" "Turkey"'
1t may perchance be a stalwart ruos-
ter; not unlikely it is well-conGiton-
ed pullet, possibly it is fatted duck;
but in a score of cases out of twenty it
is proud, pugnacious gobbler or some
of his near relations who has
Gone to the oven but we will not deplore him,
Though oysters and stuihng has cost us some
cash;
The cook with her big pan has gone in before
A guide to the stove and an earnest of hash.
The Thanksgiving turkey is one of
those institutions which are indissolu-
bly, linked with the grandest traditions
of this young country, Whether there
would be any Thanksgiving Day if
there were no Thanksgiving turkeys is
a problem which the nearest debating
society is respectfully urged to under
take the solution Of. 1t is very fitting,
however, that the turkeys and the day
should come together, Not only is it
very fitting, but it is very filling.
Speaking ina general way, the turkey
is a fowl which the people ought to feel
proud of. The average man, if he had
his choice betw cen opulence and fame,
would select roast turkey with cram
berry sauce accompaniment, played
slowly.-Ioronto Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07
Queen Yict0ria's Proposal.

Mrs. Oliphant writes in the Century.
"There was a story current at the
time, that at state ball, very near the
period of their betrothal. the young
lady gave her princely sutton rose,
which he, without button-hole in his
close-iitting uniform, slit the breast of
his cont to find place for, and that
this was Il token to all the count of the
final determination of the great event
her Majesty, us it is pleasant to hear
having shown herself little coy and
disposed to put off the explanation, as
happy girls are wont to do. No more
perfect marriage has ever been record
ed; the Queen herself attributes the
formation of her character to it, and
all that is most excellent in her life."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07

Glossy wool fabrics will be worn
again.
Reseda and sage green are again in
vogue.
Brass beadsteads are the most fash
iOnable.
Madras plaids are worn over plain
wooden goods.
Leather waistcoats are now worn
with cloth dresses.
Dark crimson is the most fashion
able color for riding habits.
Skirts are short, scarcely touching
the ground, end slightly raised at the
back by the tournure.
Steel gray cashmeres are becoming
ly worn as polonase or tunic over a
gray or black velveteen skirt.
The most fashionable buttons are
bullet-shaped, small, and when of
stell, jet or metal are facetted.
Black gloves have been revived for
wear with all sorts of dresses and on
all occasions except weddings.
Lace ruflles inside high velvet COL
lars are among the latest and most be-
coming novelties in neck lingerie.
Humming birds and other fiat
feathered ornaments loop the draper
les of some of the Partisan dresses.
The small hat of limp felt of the
same color as the costume il the cor
rect wear for tabernacle cloth, che
viot and flannel suits.
Clasps and buckles of metal, jet and
smoked pearl adorn the sashes and
draperes of little children's, misses
and ladies' dressy suits.
The colors preferred for girls dres-
sy suits and outer garments arc pigeon
gray, sapphire blue, and red in the
garnet and ruby shades.
bridesmaids must wear short trains
on short Kate Greenaway dresses in
p lie colors, with bonnets to match, if
the wedding is at church.
Bonnet pins, two pronged, like old
time forks, are ornamented with ar
row-heads of brilliants or small but
teriiies and birds enameled in natural
colors.
A dainty coat for boy of four is of
a bright sapphire-blue plush, with a
plated skirt back and deep collar,
the latter bordered by rufle of Rus
sian lace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-11-07

From the oldest times the oyster has
been in demand, and in the shell-heaps
Of our country and the kitchen-middens
of Europe are found the remains of
shells. Vitelius was supposed to eat
1000 oysters a day. Calisthenes and
Caligula were both fond of the savory
mollusk, and Seneca and Cicero were
also lovers of them. Lucullus so APP
preciated them that he had sea water
brought to his villa from Campania
and bred them for his friends, and to
the Roman, Sergius Orata, is due the
origin of the oyster park. Louis IN.
Toasted the famous doctors of Sorbonne
once year on an oyster supper, and
invested his cook with an order of no.
bility for his skill in preparing them.
Cervantes, though he satirized oyster.
men, was fond of their wares, while
Marshal Turgot, Rousseau, IIelvetius,
Diderot, the Able Rayndl and Vol
taire, were all noted for the number of
oysters they ate at a sitting, the first
named considering 100 as a fair appe-
tizer, while DR.. Gastaldi, the famous
epicure, was equal to forty dozen at a
sitting.-Philadelphia Times.