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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Out on the Prairie.
Concerning Something Better than Mrs
Toodles' WheelbarroW-And the
Reasons Why.

When certain Commissary- complain
ed to the Duke of Wellington that Sir Thomas
Picton had declared he would hang him if the ra-
tons for that Generals division were not forth
coming at a certain hour, the Duke replied:
All did he indeed go so far as that: Did he
say he'd hang you?'
Yes my lord"
We'll, General l'icton is just the man TO keep
his word. You'd better get the ratiOns up in
time
But to get rations or anything else up in time
one must know how to lay his hand on them. As
Mr.. Toodles said about the coffin which he had
bought at auction and brought home to his wife:
IF anything should happen. my dear, ii will be
so handy to have in the house,
Being in the great wholesale drug house OF VIM
Hart, in Elgin, H.. one day, Mr. G. H. sherman,
the photographer of that place, remarked, con
corning PARKER'S TONIC: Il have used IL IN
my family for two years, and unhesItatngiy pro
nOuuce it the best medicine we have ever used
II is handy have IN the house, and We are never
w1thoutit."
Culled from the mass OF reasons why Mr.. Sher
nun was right, be good enough to consider these
| First. PARKER'S TONIC is delicious to the pal
ate it invignrates but does not promote tore T0i
strong drink; third, it cures coughs and colds by
melting the torpid organs into healthy action, ant
opening al the pores of the skim fourth, II purl
| fes the blood, thus curing kidney, liver and lrns
| diseases and rheumatism; fifth
But take it into your house. and ii will SPEAK TO
| itself. Once used, you will change it for nothing
else Physicians commend it. Prices, 50 CEN
and 81. HIscox II Co, Chemists. Nsw York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

The glory of man is his strength. Ii
you are weakened down through exces-
sige study, or by early indiscretions, Al
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; 6 for S. =
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Chronic Catarrh.-I have suffered for
years from Chronic Catarrh Six weeks
ago | was induced TO try Ely's Cream
Balm. Relief was instantaneous, and
continued use has resulted in an almost
complete cures. NJ Greene, Book
keeper, Steamboat CO., Catskill, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility, in their
various forms; also as preventive a
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the Zero hosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya,' made by Caswell, Ha-
card & Co., New York, and sold by all
Druggists, is the best tonic; and for pa
tients recovering from Fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

For three winters / have been afflicted
with Catarrh and Cold in the Head |
used Elys Cream Balm; it accomplished
all that was represented. T. F. McCor-
mick, (Judge Common Pleas). Elizabeth,
n. J. price so cents,)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Disease, Propensity and Passion, bring
mankind numberless ailments, foremost
among them are Nervousness, Nervous
Debility, and unnatural weakness of Gen
arative Organs; Aliens Brain Food sue
cessfully overcomes these troubles and
restores the sufferer to his former vigor
Stat druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

From Col. &. H. Mackey, 32d Iowa
Infantry: | hive derived more benefit
from Elys Cream Balm than anything
else have ever tried. l have now been
using it for three months and am exper-
icncing no trouble from Catarrh whatever.
have been sufferer for twenty years
C. H Mackey, Sigourney, Iowa, Feb.
% 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its
entire nutritious properties. 1t contains
blood-making, force generating and life
sustaining properties; invaluable for lndi
gestion, Dyspepsia, nervous prostration,
and all forms of general debility; also, in
all enfeebled conditions, whether the re
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostration,
overwork, or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints
Caswell, Hazard & CO., Proprietors, N
Y Sold by Druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
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 skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents peB box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Speaking of the intense irritation to
horses of the bearing rem, the Medical
Times says: "Many well-meaning
owner of horses allows his animals to
be tortured for six days in every week,
who would shudder at the thought OF
the decapitation Of frog"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

I have been very much benefited by d
90 cent bottle of Ely's Cream Balm.
When began using it my Catarrh was so
bad l had headache the whole time and
discharged large amount of filthy matter.
That has almost entirely disappeared and
I have not had headache since to amount
to anything Please send me two more
bottles john H Summers, Stephney,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue of an alias Execution and Fee BIZ
No Dol issued out of the clerks Office OF the
County Court of Rock Island county, and state OF
Illinois, and to me directed, whereby am com
manded to make the amount of certain Jndg-
ment recently obtained against John EIInsseul
and George W. Ninton, in favor of Charles Piper,
ont of the lands tenements goods and chattels OF
said defendant. George W. Ninton, have levied
upon the following property, tOwit: The east part
more particularly described as follows: Begin
ming at point on the south line of Park street IN
Edwards second addition TO the town of Moline,
in the county of Rock Island and state OF Illinois
one hundred and fourteen feet tl14) easterly from
where the line between section thirty-two (32)
and section thirty-three (33j, township elghteeh
Qs), north range one o., west Of the fourth Z.
NJ interscCts the south line of Park street:
thence running easterly said sonth line OF Park
street one hundred and twenty t12J) feet; thence
souhcrlv at right angles with Park street afOre-
said four hundred and ten (410) feet thence west
erly parallel with said Park street one hundred
and twenty (I20) feet; thence northerly al rlght
angles with last mentioned line four hundred anu
| ten (410) feet 10 the place of beginning. =,
Therefore, according 10 said command, snail
| expose for sale, at public auction, all the flgni'
! title and interest OF the above named, George W
| Ninton in and 10 the above described prop
| erty. on Saturday the 22nd day OF March, 1854
| at 10 O'Clock A. M, at the north door OF. me
! court house in the city of Rock Island. in the
| county of Rock Island, and state Of Illinois, Io
| cash in hand. to satisfy said Execution and Fee
Bin. n,
Dated at Rock Island this Goth day Of Feb
| rrory n 1884 j. NJ. RFTICkER.
Sheriff Of Rock Island County.
| Inar-1-d21d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
rv;cAGo, BURLINGTON < QUINCY.
,..,q,n0. NuYAUkEE 4 ST. PAJL.
DAVENPORT T9Ais

,rr,ins No. :, S. ami 10 are Naquoketa Branch
,r,,r. 3,ud /. Accommodation Tor oxford Juuc-
.fcr. and ,, Passenger, for CemaE.
Flying Dutchman' leaves Rock Island :; 5;4 40 a
N arrives ut 9:O5 p. m; arrives Dubuque do' S a.
20" ,.ye. 41s D, m arrives at 81. Paul y: 90 p
No. e1yes 5;35 4. M. arrives minneapolis lOlo p
n, leaves at 4 90 a. II. ,,,,,., $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Citizens of Christian County,
Kentucky, claim to have lost $3.50, 900
in the Chicago grain market during the
past winter. az Chicago Herald,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05


Stilwell Medicine Company:
GENTLEMEN-As rule I do not be
lieve in giving testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help others prompt me
to- add mine to your list. Your Still
wells Specific" and Specific Pills"
consider the most valuable remedy of the
age for the cure of all kidney and liver
troubles And when find medicine
that has so mnch merit as yours l cannot
retain from recommending it to all who
suffer from those complaints. have
taken great pleasure in commencing it tC
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. Today feel as strong and vel
as ever did in my life, Many thanks tC
your timely aid.
Yours Very Truly,
G. J. connolly.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
eoCK ISLAND & MERCER CO., R. r.
a1Ck Island & PIOhIh
RAILWA Az.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
tGua. m. Way Freight
SO Fast Express
40 p. III. Mail and Express ,.,.,,
$50 Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive at Rock Island
2soa. IN. Through Freight and Accommodation.
t24J y. IN. Mail and Express.
aI0 - Fast Express
lGO Way Freight. .,
The FAST EXPRESS. leaving Rock Island at so
. M arrives at Peoria 1220 p. m, at Springfield
- D. NJ, ct Decatur 4.00P. m, JacksonViile 80
b. m, Alton 7.2n p. M, st Louis o.l5 p. N, ana
Tcrre Hautc II So p. M, THE SAME DAY. Making
this the BEST and QUICKEST route 10 all points
southeast.
The 50 p M. train makes close connection al
Galya with c. b Il q. for points west arriving at
aesburg at 425 p. ~, at Burlington G4o p H. "t
Keokuk iU45 p. N, and at Quincy lO0o p H.
Arriving at Peoria al $50 p. M, making close
couuecti0ns with the |. b. Y ". and 7. ?. : W {.
;ar Indianapolis, connecting there with all last
rains for the cast and south.
kX-FAsT TIME SURE CONNECTIONS, and
r4tes rs low as by any other route
= N CARRIE A \. MORTON,
- ~ Gen'I SuDt. Genl Tiki. Agt.
The 50 D. M Accommodation leaves every day
AyCept sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Aliens Bilious Physic is a purely veg
etable liquid remedy for Headache, BIZ
iogsr ess and Constipation. Easily taken.
Getting promptly, relieving quickly, 20 cts
At all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
ROCK ISLAND i PEORIA RAILWAY

The l:t5 D. N. train makes close connection
Il l,alva with the c. B. " O., for points west az
riy,ng al Ci4lesbgrg at rs p. m. Burlington 6:4o
. m: Keokuk 10:25 p. m; Quincy lO:O2 y; Ii; )
= ". and +. y. 4 W, roads for all points east
- snnth
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chancery and
II Notary Public Abstracts, Loans and collec-
tions. Once, Buford's Block, I'd avenue, over
Bakers Jewelry store. nov-A-diy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Il Office in Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Bank, Rock Island, III.
nj DUFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05

Pebble are killed by coughs that Hale's
Honey of Horehound and tar would cure.
Pike'sToothache Drops cure in one min
ute.
Physicians attest "Goldcn's Liquid
Beef is particularly useful in diphtheria,
Fever, and every depressing diease."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
Nj. M. STURGEON,
NJ III ENR.RE,TT

A ATTORNEY At LAW. Office No. 1919 Second
Il Avenue between 18th and 18th SITS tup stairs
Rock Island. HI DECIDEDLY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
CHICAGO LADIES SEMINARY.

Full courses of study. Art, Music, Ancient and
Music. Home comforts in boarding department
MISS GREGG, Principal, 10 and Il sheldon ST.,
Chicago, Ills. sug-&-dlm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
n. e. SWEENEY,
E. W. HURST,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Il Office BufOrd's Block, Rock Island.
A lx.-RY,,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-05
H. C. CONNELLY.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
! Rock Island, Ills Oftlce in Post Oficc Build
ne, over Mitchell 4 Lynde's Bank, Rooms No S
nd 10 noy.24-dWtv
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Yours Very Tru

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Rochester. n. y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
BANK IN TROUBLE.
Cookies Private Bank IN Washington
suspended.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25
The private banking house of Ii. ID. Cook
& Co. in this city, displayed the following
notice at the usual opening hour this morn
ing:
Owing TO our inability TO meet pressing
demands, we deem il better for the interests
of all concerned to suspend temporarily"
NEw YORK, Oct. %.
Reports received in Wall street say that
H. ID. Cook & Co. of Washington has failed,
owing to outside speculation. They have
been the promoters of the Florida Canal Co.,
and Washington & Ohio railroad, both of
which have been heavy drawers on their
resources. The liabilities are $3.50, 900, due
to individuals in Washington. The assets
are made up of securities of indefinite value.
They have not done any stock business for
some time. Grosbeck & Sibley, their New
York correspondents, closed their account
some months ago. There are no creditors in
New York.
The firm of II. d. Cook Co. consist of
II. ID. Cook of Washington, aud A. G. Camp
bell of Kansas. The latter is not in the city
and Mr.. Cook has remained at his residence
this morning. From John Carson, confiden-
tial clerk of the house, il is learned that the
total Indebtedness of the firm is Sic, 200, of
which amount $50, 900 is fully secured. The
liabilities are nearly all due TO Washington
creditors, there being only a few thousand
dollars due to creditors in Baltimore, New
York and Chicago. The indebtedness to all
Washington bankers is abundantly secured.
Carson says there is every reason to believe
that the firm will be able, with the aid Of
some indulgence as to time, to pay all the
liabilities in full
1t is also learned at the Office of the bank
that the suspension results from unfortunate
investments dating back number of years.
The firms unsecured liabilities amounted to
about S400, 600 last January, and they have
steadily been paid off since that time. until
they are now reduced to $4,000. The firm
had no interest in the Washington & Ohio
railroad, although MIR. Campbell Individually
purchased one third of it for some S94 200 at
a receivers sale year or two ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Butler addressed 1000 people a, the Acad-
emy of Music, Fall River, Mass, Thursday
afternoon.
wretches in Hamilton, Ont, are poisoning
cows in the pastures.
Joseph Cascan Of Dover, n. H., aged l6
years has been arrested on complaint Of his
mother for an attempted felonieus assault on
his Hine year old sister.
In Rome during the ~ hours ending Thurs-
day there were l6 fresh cases of cholera and
enc death.
Escaping gas caused death by suffocation,
Wednesday night, of Daniel Flynn and an
unknown man called Pete" at the formers
residence, IS Cherry street, New York.
The republican congressional convention
at ltacha, N. Y, Thursday, unanimously
endorsed the democratic nominee, Hon. John
Arnot OF Elmira.
The democrats of Indianapolis had rally
and barbecue Thursday. Thomas A. Hen
drieks made an address.
Snow fell in various parts of Ontario,
Thursday morning.
The works of the Southern Barbed Wire
Co. at st. Louis were almost totally des-
troved by fire Wednesday night. Loss $57,-
600. Three men were badly injured.
Gen. Butler addressed an audience of 100
people in New Bedford, Mass, Thursday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
FOREIGN NEWS
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
The Queens short Speech-Prai>e OF
Gordon Brief Menuon OF Other
subjects.
LoxDox, Oct. %.

LONDON, Oct. %.
Parliament reassembled todav. The fol-
lowing is the Queens speech:
MY lords and g-ntlemen-I have brought
you together 10 enable you 10 further consider
the great subject of the representation of the
people. We continue 10 maintain relations
of amity with ali foreign powers Information
from the Soudsn includes painful uncertainty
but the energy, courage aud resource con.
spicuousiy displayed by Gen. Gordon in his
successful defence of Khartoum, deserves my
warm recognition. The advance of my troops
to Dongola, has for its object the rescue and
security of that gallant officer aud of those
who have 50 faithfully coopersted with him.
| am using my best endeavors in Egypt TO
promote further Improvement of affairs in
that country. have given my support to the
Egyptian government in the difficult financial
position in which it was left through the fail
ure of the recent conference. regret the
occurrences in the Transvaal, and am consid-
ering with the Cape government means to
secure the observance of the convention.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
operations in the Soudsn render it necessary
to ask of you further parliamentary proEis-
ions.
My lords and gentlemen, a bill for the
extension of Parliamentary franchise will be
at once introduced. May the blessing of
God attend your labors.
LONDON, Oct. %.
In the House of Commons today, Mr..
Gladstone gave notice that next Monday he
would ask that priority be granted TO the
Franchise bill throughout the session. Mr..
Timothy Harrington, home ruler. gave notice
that he intended to offer an amendment to
address in reply to the speech from the
throne to the effect that the administration of
law in Ireland was unsatisfactory and that an
inquiry into the murder trial would lead to
greater contentment among the people.
In the Commons, Gladstone insisted that
redistribution must follow the passage of the
franchise bill and deprecated the disorders
in Birmingham and elsewhere but said he
hoped the opposition had seen the county that
wanted the franchise bill passed. He hoped
that while insisting, their labors should include
the redistribution scheme and they should
not include another question, the issue of
which he was unable TO forsee, Speeches
made by other conservatives show that they
objected to Glsdstone's menacing tone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Thursdays Session Committees Ap'
pointed and Reports Discussed.

PORTLAND. Oct 90.
Thursday afternoons session was called to
order by G. w. p. Patrick Hayes. Commit
tees were appointed and reports discussed. 1t
was voted that the grand division authorize
the establishment of district divisions and
instruct the grand officers to establish
them when applied for. 1t was voted that
resolution of thanks be passed to H. R. Nor
rill of Gardiner, for services as grand scribe.
The officers were installed. A vote of thanks
TO the railroads was passed. The next semi
annual session will be held at Cumberland
Mills and the next annual session at Gar
diner. The meeting adjourned finally.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
FROM CHINA.
Reports of the Bap ist at Tamsui-What
the French are Doing.

LONDON, Oct %.
Dispatches received here state that in the
engagement at Tamsui, Oct. 18th. in which
the Chinese under Lin Wing Schuan defeated
1900 French troops, the Chinese forces cap
tured the French under Admiral Lespes and
are trying to cut Chinese communication
between Tamsui and Kelung
a dispatch to the Times from Annoy saws
only two French vessels are anchored at
Tamsui. A gale prevented operation for a
week. The Chinese have repaired their
earthworks and regained their system of de-
fense. They have sunk more junks in the
harbor. Hill men are pouring down. Gen
Lin is very confident and is friendly TO for
eigners. An edict just issued prohibits the
depreciation of bodies.
PARIS, Oct 90
Fuller advices from China give the follow
ing particulars of the French defeat at Tam
sui, Oct. 18th. Ling Wing Schuan, the Chi
nese General sent some of his soldiers dis
guised as Coolies to offer to assist the French
in their work of building forts. Meanwhile
the rest of the Chinese soldiers formed an
ambush near at hand. Presently the signal
previously agreed upon was given, whereupon
the supposed Coolies and soldiers in an am
bush, made a sudden attack upon the French
and hemmed them in all sides. The French
were overwhelmed and rushed into the sea in
the widest confusion. Admiral Lespes ad-
mits that LOG of his men were killed. He
offered a reward of Sc for each corpse
restored The loss of the French flag was
greatly deplored and Admiral Lespes endeav-
ored to recover it from the Chinese by offer
ing them two new flags in exchange for it but
the Chinese refused the bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE UNION.
The Woman's Convention at st. Loui.
Elect Officers.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. %.
The Womans National Christian Union
last night elected the following officers
President-Miss Frances f. willard
Secretary-Mrs. Mary A. Woodbridge.
Assistant Secretsry-Mrs. l.. NJ. N. Stew
ems.
Treasurer-Miss Esther Pugh.
One vice president from each State was
chosen.
The superintendents of the various de-
partments made reports on the different
subjects, after which several brief congrat-
ulatory speeches were made.
The session was resumed Thursday morn
ing. The report of the work among the
foreigners was read. Thirty thousand pages
of German literature has been put in circula-
ton and distributed in the various States and
new superintendents have been appointed in
several States having large German and
Scandinavian and Dutch populations. The
report of the treasurer showed the receipts
for 1884 to be S7S56 and the expenses s6s5I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-24
rae CLOSING STRUGGLE.
Circular Issued by Chairman Jones OF
the Republican National Commiltee.

INV YORK, Oct 2S.
The following circular letter has been
issued from the headquarters of the repub
hcsn national committee:
NEW YORK CRY, Oct. -,
Dear sir-The closing struggle for the
continued ascendency of the principles of
government and the policy of which the
republican party is the exponent. and. under
which this country has prospered So marvel
ously is before US. Ii promises to be q
severe one, demanding not only the most
earnest and intelligent efforts of all who
believe these principles are essential to our
highest prosperity. but requiring also prompt
and liberal contributions from all who desire
their continuance, We have achieved a
notable triumph in Ohio, and made important
gains ia West Virginia which add il to doubt
full States. The struggle will nov 90 on in
all States, especially in New York and Indiana
and will be desperate one, with the
enemy greedy of power and place, and with
the stability of our financial institutions. the
continuance of our industrial policy and all
the great achievements of our party is at
stake. To maintain these principles and to
conduct this canvass to a successful issue,
we invite contributions for the legitimate
expenses of this closing struggle. These
expenses will necessarily be very large. We
therefore appeal to those interested in our
success for prompt and liberal contributions.
We ask you not only to forward us your own
contribution. but upon your friends to join
with you All will be promptly acknowledged
and faithfully applied. To any Office holder
of the United States who may have doubts of
the lawfulness of contributing TO our COM
mittee, we desire to say that no member of
this committee is in the service of the United
nd ~ insf 10 fba
contrary, contained in the circular issued by
the president OF the civil service reform
association, and others is false. Contributions
can be made to the undersigned without any
fear of violating the so called "civil service
act" Requesting a liberal and immediate
response, am
Very respectfully.
b. +. JONES,
Chairman.