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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
Underselling In France.

A curious case has Just come before
the Tribunal de Commerce de Neyers.
NJ Michot published work called La
Nieyre a traverse lie pasSe, which he adj
gertised as being published at 120 francs,
while bookseller named Mazeron put
the book in his window with a ticket Of
fering 1t for 10 francs. NJ Michot
stated that this was done without his
sanction, but contrary to his expressed
wishes, he having printed 400 copies of
the work, every one OF which was num-
bered and labelled, and the book special
" advertised as being issued at 800
francs net. NJ. Mich0t claimed 1000
francs damages for the injury done to
his reputation by this unauthorized re-
duction of the price he had advertised
and claimed from his subscribers. The
defendant said that. he could procure
the work from M. Quaintin, the printer
of the 400 numbered copies, but Michot
replied that if Quaintin had printed 200
copies beyond the 400 he had done so
without his authority, and, moreover,
that such copies were printed on inferior
paper, We're not numbered. and were
DOund Inherently, ana peSlGcS the sad
edition of 200 copies was published by
Quaintin at 125 francs The Tribunal,
on the ground that if complete liberty OF
commerce and industry is the principle
on which modern law rests, it must not
be permitted to degenerate into license
and authorization of disloyal competi-
ton. declared that Mazeron had no
right to put such an announcement in
his window without adding the word
occasion" (second-hand), seeing that
he knew he could not procure this work,
and was, therefore, doing NJ. Michot a
material and moral wrong, who was,
therefore, entitled to reparation, and
the Tribunal accordingly condemned M.
Mazeron to payment Of fifty francs as
damages and all expenses, and ordered
him to put no more such announcements
in his window. Pity it is that there is
no such tribunal OF commerce in this
country, which. like this in France, Sc
promptly checks unfair competition
London Publishers Csrcatur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

Dr. W: d. Wright, Cincinnati, O.,
sends the subieined professional endorse
ment. Il have prescribed DR., VIM. Halls
Balsam for the lungs in IA great number
of cases and always with success. One
case in particular was given up by several
physicians who had been called in fol
consultation with myself The patient
had all the symptoms of confirmed con
sumption cold night sweats, hectic fever
harassing coughs, etc. He commenced
Immediately TO get better and was soon
restored to his usual health. found DIR.
VIM. Halls Balsam for the lungs the
most valuable expectorant for breaking
up distressing coughs and colds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

To Osaka we travelled near the shores
If the inland seas, with range of noun
,ains not far distant on the left. The
,ailroad is substantially built and
equipped in lirst-class shape. Leaving
he bay at Osaka, the road pursued a
aortherly course to Kloto, most of the
way on high entertainments built up
through rice plantations, but occasion
ally passing through dense bamboo
,hickcts.
The temples here are few of them
painted, and though, in some cases,
furnished with gorgeous paraphernalia,
are not to be compared with those of
Nikko and Shiba Their distinguishing
feature is the great bell, which swings
in q monster wooden belfry, half way up
the hillside, back of the buildings proper.
This bell is a hugh bronze cup, with
nearly perpendicular sides and flat
crown, which, like all the other Japanese
bells, is sounded by means of 3 hugh
beam, kept in place by ropes, but when
occasion requires brought against the
rim of the bell with great force. 1t re-
quires twelve coolies TO manipulate
this beam. Formerly it was only rung
once year but now it may be heard
two or three times every month. This
bell is one of the greatest wonders ia
Japan.
It is eighteen feet high, nine and one
half inches thick, nine feet in diameter,
and weighs one hundred and twenty-five
thousand catties, or nearly seventy-four
tons. 1t was cast in monster mold in
the year 1888, so that it is just two hun
dred and fifty years old now. l forget
how much gold entered into its compo-
sition, but / have a strong conviction
that it was fifteen hundred pounds
avoirdupois. As the bell was cast with
the rim up, this gold is all in the crown,
but time has entirely dimmed any lustcl
which it may have originally lent to the
alloy. Only miracle of casting could
have ended in such a magnificent tone.
I struck the rim of the bell softly with
an open palm, and ] suppose the rever,
beration could have been heard one hun
dred yards. / was almost impelled, fol
the moment, to believe that the affair
was hollow. after all.-Japan Cor.
Philadelphia Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
feb5-dw1t
Doctors AND Doctrines.


Whataver Ctuel Creeds may say. truth
is Always Orthodox.
'Yoa know the old saying, Doctor, Cbi Tres
n4e,lic;, duo dfhst-where there are three doctors
there are two atheists" laughed Rev. Apollo
Creamcheese, the other day, to his friend, DIR.
SIENNA, who had dropped in for a bit OF talk.
Yes, I've heard it, and I'll bet box of pills
against yonr dry inkstand that some priest said H.
They always battered bad Latin when they had 4
bigger lie than common to get rid Of" answered
the doctor, lighting his gipe. II tell you, Dominic
Won re way of when yon think our profession Is
not doing as good work in this world as yours is,
They We both been more n half barbaroas for cen
turtles bUt we're several lengths ahead of you on
the home stretch
yon think yoar fraternity shows tendency to
materalstic -
"BahH' interrupted DIR. SIENNA, I'VE show a ten
dency 10 human charity and common sense. The
fences are all down. Why, within the past week
I've had leIier from my old friend, DIR. W. V.
Haddox. of Pine Hill, Alabama, saying that he ID
using. with great success, PARKERS TONIC in
his practice, and finds II the best thing for Coughs
Lang, Kidney and Liver troubles. Dyspepsia,
rheumatism and SO on. he ever struck; and an
Other friend of mine, DR.. j. j. Ostman, of Carroll
town. Pa says substantially the-ssme thing He's
big specialist, too, in chronic diseases, and he
knows what he is talking about every time
DR.. Senna's statements as TO PARkERB TONIC
supported by genuine testimonials from Drs
Haddox and 0atnan, who write to Messrs HiscoS
i Co., of New York-the proprletors-in terms OF
the highest eommeudation concerning this great
restorative remedy; and letters from The profess
ion generally confirm the opinion Of these physi
clans. Price. SO cents and 81 per bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
How Oriental Women ''Shop."

To 90 into the streets to buy goods is
considered in the East a derogatory and
servi!e proceeding. Il is the duty of
menials to make purchases of the things
exhibited in the bazaars, while as for
the finer fabrics, of clothing, jewelry,
and such ''articles de luxe" in Oriental
use, the merchant takes what is ordered
to the house of the customer. For one
thing, Eastern women of responsibility
are always, in the phrase of the East,
''betIind the curtain" They must not
be seen abroad at ALL In the next place,
the exercise necessary to visit the shop
is distasteful to them, for even though
carried, as they would be, in covered
filters from place to place, the constant
getting out and into their conveyance,
with the consequent disarrangementc Of
all the comforts with which an Orien-
tai lady moves about-her spice-boxes
and perfumes, sherbet tray, etc, and
the disturbance of her cushions and cur
tains would be more than an Asiastic
woman would consider tolerable, or
even compatible with her dignity. The
result is that she does all her shopping
at home. Having intrusted to conf
Dental servant general idea as to the
nature of the things she wished for, the
merchant in due time makes his appear
ance, and. having been Struggled with
much ceremony iwo the house. as If ne
were there on some nefarious errand,
has to display his wares upon the ground,
while his fair customers examine them
from behind the latticed work of the
''purdah. Those which are approved
of are handed behind the partition by
servants to the invisible purchasers, who
criticise them at their leisure, keeping
them, or not as they see fit, and then
when they are suited the merchant is
dismissed, a servant of the establish
ment calling at his shop the next day,
and concluding the purchase with as
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest Dy sick Child suffering and
crying with pain of eating teeth? II So,
send al once and get a hottie of Mrs.
WinslcW's Sa1ihing Syrup tor children
tprthing. IL ya,Gr is incairalablr.
Ii aill relieve the poor iIltir sufferer in
mcdatc!y, Depend npon il mothers.
there is no misi3,h" about IL Il cures
dyseniery, iiarh"ea, regulates tht s1om-
ach and bowels, cures wind cole, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives t7ne and energy To tine Whole sys-
TEN. Mrs Wins}uA', Soothing Syrnp
FOR Children Trrthing Is pleasant 70 the
taste. an,i IS the prescription ot one of
the Oldest and hest female physicians and
nurses in The United States and is Tor
sale 10y I'll druggists Throughout the
world Pcicr % cents Ter lotti"
feb 2S-in-p-~ IL 1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

The secret OF the universal success of
Browns Iron Bitters is owing to the fact
that it is the best iron preparation made.
BY thorough and rapid assimilation
with the blood it reaches every part of
the body, giving health, strength and en-
durance 10 every portion Thus beginning
at the foundation it builds up and restores
lost health. II does not contain whiskey
or alcohol. Ii will not blackcn the teeth.
Ii does not cons'ipaic or cause headache.
1t will cure dyspepsia. Indigestion, heart
burn, slecpiness, dizziness. nervous dehil-
jty. weakness. etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

No." said MIR. Spilkins to the small
boy who rang his door bell and asked if
he wanted his sidewalk shoveled off,
and who offered to do the job for a
quarter. Spilkins had just been read
ing book in which lot of pernicious
aphorisms about the desirability of
economy were set down, such as, "a
penny saved is penny. earned, "a
groat = day is pound year" ETC.;
therefore he said to himself: Il will
save the quarter that the job of cleaning
my sidewalk would cost, and do the
work myself. Besides. the exercise will
be good for me-" He told Mrs. S. of
his resolution, and she, like all true
wives in these cases, told him that he
was fool to think of such thing, and
that to do the work himself would be
ten times what it was worth. But Spill
kins has a mind of his own, and he put
on his rubber boots and mummitied
himself by means of a long ulster, COM
forter and fur cap, and went out to his
self-selected labors. As he emerged
from his door he struck piece of ice
on the top step and went into the street
flying and got lot of snow up his
sleeves and trousers legs and down the
back of his neck; however, little pro-
family relieved his mind in this respect
and he fell to work
The job was harder than he antici-
pated, but he stuck to it, and at last
went into the house again. bathed in
perspiration and triumph. But on sit
ting down to smoke, as was his custom
after anything particular, he found that
in his fall down the steps he had ground
to snuff three twenty-five cent cigars
which he had in his pocket and the next
morning woke up with an influenza
which has given him the aspect OF the
weeping philosopher and the temper of
bear ever since. He therefore says
that economy is fraud and has thrown
his book of maxims into the fire, -Bos-
ton Journal.
"A modern Nimrod lays down foul
rules for the hunter who would be sue
cessful: First, he must make no noise
in walking; secondly, he must avoid go
! ing down with the wind; thirdly, ht
must keep on as high ground as is con
sistent with the first two rules; anC
fourthly, he must keep the sun at hi
back. Indianapolis J00TnGt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

much haggling as possible. In the bet
ter houses, and in all places, are special
covered ways or cloisters by which the
vendors of goods pass to the ladies
suites of apartments, and half the TO-
mances of the East have their scenes
laid in these corridors, where adventur-
Gus heroes disguised as merchants OBJ
tain access to the lovely objects of their
alteration. Owing to this mode of shop
ping, the tradesmen make no effort to
display their ares.-Loadon NetCs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

A prompt way to ease ashmatic Wheel
ing. Use Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar.
Pike'sTootache Drops cure in one min
ute.
A remedy for Indigestion, Consump-
ton, Dyspepsia, Weakness, Fever, Ague,
etc, Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
After all the talk about II

After all the talk about the depres-
sion in the iron trade as much iron was
made and as much sold in 1888 as in
1S82.-N Y. Herald.
Did you see that sign, mister, COM
ING up the laneP" Il saw, a sign, my
friend, but it was stationary-it didn't
seem to be coming up the lane. !"
s.Smart, haint ye? Well, what did that
sign say?" Nothing that l heard; it
was perfectly dumb when | passed it: .
Hum! Gittin' cutter all the time, ben t
yer. Try again! What did yer read on
that sign?' ..Read on itP Why, be
ware Of the dog. '3Yis, but ye haint
bewarin' much, be YEP "WeA, my
friend, didn't know I'd encounter the
dog till you growled. "-Konkers Gazette
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
a GREAT DISCOVERY.

That is daily bringing Joy to the homes
of thousands ny saving many OF their
dear ones from an early grave. Truly is
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hay Fever, Loss of Voice, Tickling in
in the throat Pain in the Side and Chest,
or any disease OF the Throat and Lungs,
4 positive cure. Guaranteed Trial
bottles free a, Hartz & Bahnseus Drug
St0rr Large size 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression
of Spirits and General Debility in their
various forms; also as a preventive a
gainst Fever and Ague, and other Inter
mittent Fevers, the Zero Phosphorated
Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Ha-
zard & 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, 1884-02-20

Chronic Catarrh.-I have suffered for
wears from Chronic Catsrrh. Six weeks
ago l 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, 1884-02-20

Pure Cod liver Oil made from selected
livers. on the sea-shore, by Caswell, Ha-
card s. Co., New York. 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the
other oils in market,
Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples, and rough
Skin, cured by using Juniper Tar Soap,
made by Caswell. Hazard & Co. New
VorIr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
ROCHESTER,. \. Y. March 50. 1883.

Stilwell Medicine Company
. GENTLEMEN As rule do not be
lieve in giving Testimonials but gratitude
and the desire to help others prompt me
t. 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 kifnav and liver
troubles And when | ind i medicine
that has so mnch merit as yours | cannot
retain from recommending il to all who
suffer from those complaints. / have
taken great pleasure in commenting 1t to
nv friends, who have anXionsly watched
my cast Today feel as strong and well
As ever did in my life, Many thanks TO
your timely aid
Yours Very Truly,
c. J. connolly.
Prop. Rochester Rubber. Stamp Works
itoihpSter n y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

TO test your musical talent whistle
all the time. Sing the rest Of the time.
Hum a bar OF every new opera incessant-
tly. Drum on the table with your fingers
and pat the floor with your foot If your
friends do not place you in a lunatic
asylum after this, you will be warranted
in buying cornet, flute, violin, accor~
'deon, or hiring piano. Hartford Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
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 per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility. Nervousness. headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness of
Generative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
6 for Sat- druggists. or Aliens Phar-
macy 315 First Ave. N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

have been severe sufferer from Ca
tarrh for the past fifteen years, with dis
tressing pain over the eyes. Gradually
the disease worked down upon my lungs.
About year and half sgo commenced
using Ely's Cream Balm, with most graft.
flying results, and am today apparently
cured. z. C. Warren, Rutland, Vt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
.,t;rA.,;. ytT;;l,lsar0N 4 QUINCY.
n.,,.,,,,. n,LEAUKEE & 81. PATH


rraIas 80. :, s, 9 ami iOars Maquoketa Branch
rrg,ns 3 and T. Accommodation for Oxford Juue-
ion. aud z Passenger, for Celnar.
Flying DutclIman'' leaves Rock sland 5:45 a.
H. arrives nj 9:O5 p. arrives Dubuque ~ ~ a.
IL, I-gyt.s 4rR, D. M arrives at ST. Paul 9: 35 p
H. leaves IS a. m. arrives Minneapolis O:lO p.
IA. leaves al 1 30 a. IN. .
\ Il. ". HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

My daughter and myself, great sufferers
from Catarrh, have been cured by Ely's
Cream Balm. My sense of smell was
restored and health greatly improved
c. NJ. Stanley, Merchant. Ithaca, n. Y.
lEasy to use. Price 30 cents.l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
Administrators Notice
WiIIard'S Hotel.

WELLINGTON, ID. O.
The popular palace hotel of the National Capital.
ConyeLiently located and accessible to all of the
street car lines of the city. Open all the year.
o. g. STAPLES, Proprietor
Late Of Thousand Island House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

Why suffer with Malaria ?Emory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallsble, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable rs cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
.vcs ISLAND & PEORIA RAILWAY.


IuyI1j y. m. train makes close connection
Il lialva win the c. l.. Il o. for points west, NJ
.ayIu2 At J;ulesburg at rs p IN; Burlington . -
. ~; keokuk lU.!5 p. III; Quincy lG:oS F. ~
ts, making Close, connection at Peoria with i. y.
3 ". and j. P i w., roads for aIi points east
aul south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20

The use of the term
"Saort Line" in connection
with the corporate name of
a grert road, conveys an
idea of just what is requir-
ed by the travelling public
tt Short Line, QnicK Time
and the Best Of accommo-
dations-all of which are
f railway in America,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-20
THY noCT0E'S ENDORSEMENT

Prop. Rochester Rubber. Stamp Work!
Rochester. n. \.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10

Mexico could raise hogs easily, but
they have an inferior breed, and the
whole object seems to be to fatten 80
much rs to produce the groatestquan
tity of lard, for nearly everything
they cook swims in lard and is terri
bly, seasoned with red pepper.
This is On extract from the German
traveller in Mexico and q good observ.
or.
Now I will venture to give my
prognostication of the future Mexico.
Mexico in some portions is very ster-
lie, and especially in great portion
scarce of timber, which 1 think is the
cause of such long drougths; yet by
irrigation she raises good crops in
the valleys. Labor is exceedingly
cheap in Mexico, all she wants is
American enterprise to cultivate some
of her rich and fertile valleys and de-
velop her mining resources, yet un-
known and overlooked. I do not re-
fer to gold and silver, but to other
minerals and stone coal.
The Mexicans lack enterprise, ma
chinery and agricultural implements,
and however jealous the greater part
of the Mexican population may be of
the Americans, Yankee enterprise will
push Mexico forward to a standpoint
that the Mexicans now can scarcely
imagine, nor dare to hope for such
great future prosperity as is in store
for them. C.ERHARD.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
NO. 81.

farm products but Of her stock-rais-
ing as well. Where a 800 COW IL
now produced one will be raised
worth $1,000, and whore $500 horse
is now consideroda triumph, o $4,000
trotter will claim tho blue ribbon.
The raiser Of fine stock here will only
need TO start with tho best blood and
take care of il. The racers, trotters,
draft, harness and saddle horses rails
cd here can be marketed at high
prices anywhere. There is much
thriftlessness in this country, but this
arises from simplicity Of habit and
the ease with which want is satisfied.
Some claim that q hot sun renders
people incapable Of effort in this CHI
mate, but you will always observe
that thrift, energy and industry joy
fully usurp tho place of Incidence as
intelligence is developed. Effort is
not 30 much wanting here rs effort
directed to the best purpose in the
best manner. Good management is
largely wanting.
San Marcos offers the finest open
ing in the State for summer and
winter resort hotel. Theowner could
raise all his farm and garden produce
and have his own livery stable for the
convenience of guests. A well-kept
house would be full the year round.
A large and scientifically conducted
sanitarium would do well-moro than
well. Hundreds Of invalids as well
as pleasure seekers are deferred from
coming here by the want Of accommo-
dations. The citizens here would
doubtless take stock with reliable
parties in such enterprises.
Considering health, climate, society
q fertile soil, the great variety OF rro-
duction, the abundance Of wood and
water, transportation facilities, and
all features combined, this country is
without O rival. GALvEsToNIAN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-07-10
Why He Came Back.

Farmer John-"Why hello, George.
So you are back from Dakota already.
I thought you went out there TO set
tie"
Farmer George-"So / did"
"You don't seem to have stayed
very long"
aNo."
"what started you out there, any
howfT
"Well, you see, / noticed in pa
per run by a Western land company
that the farmers in Dakota were plow-
ing"
ssYcs."
Il thought that ought 10 be a good
place TO settle, 80 / sells out and
rushes 10 Dakota to secure lands and
get crops in"
well"
~After 1 got there I changed my
mind
-weren't the farmers plowingf
@Yes, they were
awhst sort Of plows were they
usingf
''snOw PiowH--IcAn