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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

to succeed. I heard one young man,
who had just returned from Montana,
where he was engaged in raising horses,
say that the great attraction of the
states to Englishmen was the facility
with which business is transacted. 1t costs
as much to transfer en- acre of land in
England from one ownership to another
as it does to buy farm "out west"
These are truths which are rapidly be-
coming familiar to the British mind, and
the result will be an enormous exodus
toward America. noticed in the cases
of many young Englishmen who have
been two or three years among us that
they had really adopted all our manner
isms of speech and had entirely divested
themselves of their insular slowness. But
they still continue to get their clothes,
guns, dogs and much of their farming
gear out" from the old country largely,
they say, as matter of economy. But.
If there be an economy, where are the
terrors of the custom house? One Eng
lishman told me that he never had any
trouble in getting articles passed through.
| did not ask him at which port he disem-
barked.- Eda0ard King an Boston Jour-
y1nT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

The English investors were on board
the Alaska in large numbers and every
one had an excellent reason to give for
forsaking the old world for the new. Gen
orally these investors were conservatives
who stoutly supported all the aristocratic
Institutions OF the British islands, and
were perhaps over fond of subjecting our
poor young land to unfavorable
llmes severely unjust-comparisons. The
British colonies, scattered through the
length and breadth of our land, are as
tonishingly numerous. One prosperous
aud cultured young Englishman from the
neighborhood of Sioux City Ia. told me
that there were 600 Britons in his colo
ny" Nearly all of them had found a solid
gain in coming to America, and they even
considered the long and cold winters of the
northwest as trifles when compared with
the tremendous outlays Of capital which
farmers have to make in England in order
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Cleveland Press Interview

i will wager, 81, 900 that it was moi
p'uSsio acid, said medical man who
had read an article about the death of 3
cat from prussic acid mentioned IN the
first edition of the Press.
What is prussic acid WORTH" was
asked of the chemist at Strong. Cobb &
Co s wholesale drug store
We, never sell it" was the response.
''It Is not an article Of commerce Scheu-
er, the Swedish chemist, who discovered
chlorine, Scheuer's green, etc, was found
dead in his labratory, about which there
fingered peculiar, pungent smell When
one has eaten fresh peach and cracked
the pit he will get faint odor that re-
semblcs prussic acid, although the smell
Of this acid is slightly sweeter. 1t can
also be found in bitter almonds"
Some housewives in preserving
peaches add few pits to the confection
by way of improving the flavor. 1t may
sound extravagant, but it is nevertheless
fact that the Improvement of the condi-
ment is due partly to prussic acid 1t is
IN such minute quantities, however, that
1t Is not Injurious TO health Indeed
what is is commonly prussic acid is given
as medicine. 1t is really hvdrocvanic
acid, two parts of the acid to ninetyeight
parts of the water. s. NJ. Strong relates
that when his father was very sick with
pneumonia the doctors prescribed three
drops of bydrocyanic acid. The sick man
was himself an excellent doctor, and he
advised that the dose be increased to six
drops. The attending physicians did not
dare co it. The sick man died. and his
friends entertained a lingering belief that
he would have pulled through had the
doctors followed his advice"
Prussic acid is the most deadly of al!
poisons, and the fumes would instantly
kill the person who inhaled it. 1t is not
known what the symptoms attending the
death are, for the victim dies to suddenly
TO manifest any. There appears to be a
sort of suffoc;.tion and genreal paralysis
Hydrocyanic acid is sometimes taken in
tcrnally with suicidal intent and death is
almost instantaneous, the blood taking up
the acid wonderfully quick. 1t is colorless
as water. A tragic story of strange
duel between II medical man and his rival
IN a beautiful New Orleans womap's
affections, many years ago, is told The
medical man VINO had right to choose
weapons, selected the deadly poison be
fore mentioned. The pills were made.
one harmless, the other containing poison
to kill dozen men. The duelists threw
dice for the first choice of the pills. The
medical man, pale but firm. swallowed |
one and his rival the other. For mo-
ment each stood and glared at the other.
Then the medical man saw his rival make |
a move, as if to place his hand on his
heart, while look of horror came over
his face. The doctor turned away, unable
to witness the terrible sight. Almost be-
fore be could turn on his heel his rival
droDDed dead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

CoRREsroNDENcE.-Loeal news of general in.
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
otice not later than Wednesday to insure insertion
the same week In the Weekly. All news of spec
ial Importance should be sent as soon as received
by special dispatch or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Jan, y
LIVE STOCK.
;, noGS-Estfmated receipts to-day, are 3 : 90
light $5 0O0s 50; mixed packing, S. iea5 so
choice heavy, So 55tG6 10, car lots
WHEAT-S0 * Jan 80 9SL1 Feb, 81 Ost. Ma
CORN-55h jan; s5S Feb; s8S May.
OATS-SSh Jan. S<4 Feb; S5x May
PoRK-Sl4 <s jag. $l4 5e Feb.
LARD.$s rs Jan; So 90 Feb, 80 a2 May.
RIBS 81 q Feb. 81 70 NAV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

DhIhUIT, JA1. 8.
Wheat-Quiet; cash and January, $40
February, s .o5; May, s1.0Ssx; No. : red
cash 81; 92ss bid; No. 2 white, 94xc. Corn
No. 2 February, 4s.c. Oats-No . wbifa
S7kc. No. 3 35Lc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09

A Montana paper tells fable of q
spring whose waters, by flowing owe,
any IRON surface. coat it with sh;nino
copper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-09
Doctors AND Doctrines.
Whstaver Cruel Creeds may say, Truth
is Always Orthodox.

." 49, OAbbOoOAs
You know the old saying, Doctor, Ubi Ire.
psedssi, dao aae,-where there are three doctors
there are two atheists" laughed Rev. Apollo
crssmcheese, the other day, to his friend, DR..
SIENNA, who had dropped in for bit Of talk.
Yes, I've heard it, and III bet a box of nils
against your dry inkstand that some priest said it,
They always pattersd bad Latin when they had a
bigger lie than common to get rid Of" answered
the doctor, lighting his gpe. II tell you, Dominic
you're way OF when you think our profession is
not doing as good work in this world as yours is
They've both been mOre'n half barbarous for CEN
turies, but we're several lengths ahead Of you on
the home stretch"
But, Doctor" said Mr.. -Creamcheese. don't
yon think your fraternity shows tendency to
materiRlietic-P'
Bah ~ interrupted DIR. SIENNA, I'VE show ten
dency to human charity and common sense. The
fences are all down. Why, within the past week
I've had letter from my old friend, Dr. W "
Haddox. of Pine Hill, Alabama, saying that he is
using, with great success, PARKER'S TONIC in
bis practice and finds it the best thing for Coughs
Lung, Kidney and Liver troubles. Dyspepsia,
rheumatism, and so on. he ever struck; and an
other friend of mine, DR.. j. j. Oatmau Of Carroll
town, Pa says substantially the same thing. He's
a big specialist, too. In chronic diseases and he
knows what he is talking about every time"
DR.. Senna's statements as to PARKER'S Tonic
are supported by genuine testimonials from Drs
Hsddox and Oatmsn, who write to Messrs Hscox
q Co., Of New fork--fhe proprietors--in terms Of
the highest commentator concerning this great
restorative remedy; and letters from the profess
ion generally confirm tas opinion Of these physi-
clans Price. 10 Cents and 81 per bottle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
SRersf,s Safe.

s. Herold } No. 1884.
VS.. 7 In Bossier District Court,
T. Fl Hutton louisiana
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias issued in
- the above named suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed TO sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at
Relcher's Store, on the Cane place, in Bossier
parish, opposite Shreveport, within the legal
hours Of SALE on the fourth Saturday. the 25th
day of October, 1884, the following described
property, t0-wit:
$4,000 pounds seed cotton in field, not gather
ed about $500 pounds seed cotton in gin house,
bale of ginned cotton marked A r No 9, /
black horse, black horse pony, / clayhank
horse pony, so bushels of corn, more or less;
1000 pounds fodder, more or less; | two-horse
wagon, sets plow gear, and 3 turning ploWs.
Seized as the property of the defendant, Z
Fl Hutton, and will be sold to pay and satisfy
said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the benefit of
appraisement.
RE. WYCHE, Sheriff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
Judgment.
|. wife. No. 2955.

Annie R. Israel, wife, No; 1855.
VS.. In B0ssier District
7. H. Hutton, husband Court.
In this cause, after issue joined, by reason Of
Il the law, and the evidence being in favor Of
plaintiff and against defendant, it Is ordered,
adjudged and decreed, that the plaintiff, Annie
r. Israel. have and recover of the defendant,
T. II Hutton, the sum of Eleven Hundred
Dollars, with five per cent per annum interest
thereon from the 18th day of August, A. u.
1884.
1t ia further ordered, adiudged and decreed
that the community of aeqnets and gains
heretofore existing between plaintiff and do
PENDANT, as husband and wife, be dissolved,
and that plaintiff be restored to her separate
paraphernal effects, and be fully authorized TO
do and transact business in her own name and
behalf, and that defendantpay all costs.
Done, read and signed in open Court, this
August 23rd, 1884
(Signedl re. DREW,
Judge 2nd District, La
(Endorsed) Filed August 23rd 1884,
tSignedl j. II. CABEEN, DIV elk.
Clerks Office, ! | hereby certify that
Bossier Parish, La. the above is q true and
correct copy of the original Judgment, now on
file and of record in this office.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at
Bellevue, La this the Goth September, d.
1884. j II, CABEEN,
Deputy Clerk, 2nd District Ia.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
A Card.

4 take pleasure in announcing to my friends
i and patrons in Bossier parish that on or
about the first OF January next I will remove
and Crockett streets, opposite old stand OF
Stacey g. Poland and take this opportunity
of thanking you for the patronage and conf
denee you have so literally bestowed upon the
old firm Of Levy s. Bodeuheimer for the last
twenty years, and as its successor respectfully
solicit continuance of same. You will find
me at my new stand as ready to serve as in
the past. s. LEVY, JR.
Shreveport, La, Dee. "a, 1883.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

II The sad intelligence comes to
us of the death of Mr.. Thomas B.
Cabeen, who died on the Adger plan
tation, in this parish, on last Satur-
day night, of congestion of the brain;
aged % years, 6 months and 8 days.
The character of Mr.. Thomas B.
Cabeen was grand and symmetrical
IN all its proportions. He was kind,
charitable, honest and noble. He has
left rich legacy to the community
IN which he lived in the record of his
pure and exemplary Life. We extend
our sympathies to the bereaved rela-
tives of deceased, but while they
mourn their loss, the clouds Of grief
are not without a silver lining. A
lie SO pure and true as that of Thos.
.. Cabeen, is but the prelude to a
grander, brighter, and more exalted
existence in the realms of eternity.
1t may truly be said of him that he
SO llved that he obeyed the summons
q death and passed to his grave,
sustained and soothed by an unfaltering
-, trust,
1h 49, one who wraps the drapery of his couch
0Oas MN, and hes down to pleasant dreams"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

1 Did you ever notice the COM
parative good accomplished by arti-
fetal watering of flowers and rain ?
The first may be refreshing, but the
latter makes the flowers spring up
into new life; and slight shower
does more good than almost any
quantities of well or spring water
The spring water seems to contain in
the way of deposits of soil and vege-
table matter all that the plant needs,
but it is not true; the rain water that
looks to us so clear and pure has
gathered from above what the plants
needs. We thought it was just like
the blessings we receive from the
earth, and those that come directly
from above. It looks as if earthly
pleasures and the good things of
earth are just the thing to do usmost
good and satisfy US, but on trial we
know none Of them satisfy u.s. Only
those blessings coming down from
above, though, to human eyes, they
may not seem best, brings the COM
fort, peace and happiness which we
need, and is evidence that they fill
our wants.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

u The Webster Tribune says /:
'Miss Slatol, teacher of music in
Minden Female College, has a wide
and growing reputation as musician.
Prof. Black was SO we'll pleased with
her performances, that he asked the
consent of the faculty for her assis-
lance in concert in Shreveport"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

~ commencement Season." for
the fall and winter campaign" in the
way of trade, not political, is now at
hand. New goods are arriving daily
at Mr.. julius A. Jacobs direct
from New York. Consumers will find
it to their advantage to call in and
call often at Mr.. j. A. Jacobs, No. 13
Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

~ Mr.. A j. Murff is going on
smoothly with his school, and is Civ
ing general satisfaction. He has
about forty scholars in regular at
tendance, and all are progressing
well in their studies. Mr.. Murff is
a faithful, paius-taking, patient in
structor, and governs his school with
kindness and firmness.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

EXCURSION RATEs.-The Vicksburg,
shreveport and Pacific Railroad are
selling tickets to ST. Louis and return
via Jackson and Meridian at $22.10;
good to return in fifteen days from
date of sale. The ", S. & P. are
selling round trip tickets to Louis
vile Exposition for S29.15; good to
return in thirty days from date of sale.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

~ The Colnmercial-Gem Restau-
rant, No. 90 Texas Street, Shreve-
port, gives good meals. prepared in
every style, at moderate charges.
Fine fresh oysters always on hand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
NtrNn Sale.

Tsstrayed before w Fl. Bledsoe, Justice of
II the Peace for Ward 8, Precinet2 Bossier
Parish, La, by John Williams, and will be sold
for cash, at Haughton, La. on Saturday, No
vember g. 1884, one Grey Mare Poney, about
years old; ID hands high and branded on left
shoulder B %.
Appraised at $25.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &e.
Z. M. PLATT, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

70 Hon. n C. Blanchard, our
nominee for Congress, is doing splen-
did service in the canvass. His
speech at Rocky Mount last Thurs
day is spoken of in the most compli-
,nentary terms.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

~ For drugs, chemicals, paints,
patent medicines, school books, fancy
and toilet articles, for soda water, for
lunch baskets, knapsacks, and other
novelties, go to L. M. Carter, Shreve-
.,ort
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

n Baked sweet potatoes and bar
bacued 'possum can soon be added
to the bills of fare. We prefer, how
ever, to wait patiently for spare-rib
on toast.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
Henry Dreyfuss & Son.

The enterprising and popular dry
goods firm of Henry Dreyfuss & Son,
Shreveport, desire to say to the la
dies and the public in general that
their handsome stock of fall and
winter goods is now complete and
that they are prepared to meet the
closest competition Their assort-
ment of rugs, mattings and carpets
in all grades and designs, is unex-
celled; their dress goods, of all colors
and shades, are admired by all who
see them; their line of novelties ex-
coed anything ever seen in Shreve-
port; their stock of clothing and
gents furnishing is one of the largest
and neatest. Every garment was cut
and made by the best clothiers and
manufacturers in the country This
firm is now selling goods at lower
rates than they have ever been sold
before in Shreveport. They offer
bargains in ever department and in
vite their friends and the public to
call and see them and examine their
goods before purchasing elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

~ Mr.. lack Doles, an old and
highly esteemed citizen of Bossier
parish, died at his residence, near
Collinsbu1g, last week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
Dentistry.

T desire to inform my old Bossier friends and
i the public generally, that am located in
Shreveport, over Carriers Drug Store, corner
Texas and Spring streets, where | will guaran-
tee satisfaction in my work. Nitrous Oxide
Gas will be administered, when desired, and
teeth extracted without pain.
r. B. MARTIN.
Shreveport, La. MAY Is, 1881
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09

" Cotton is still selling at sick
eningly low prices, and that is doubt
less why so many of our farmers are
SO slow to sell. Those best posted
in commercial matters do not talk
very encouragingly as to the pros
poets for an advance. The Shreve-
port Times of Wednesday gives the
following quotations:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
Registration!

I viii be at the following places for the puT-
4 pose of Registering all voters Of the par
ish of Bossier:
Bellevue, September LIST to sth
Midway, g 9th
Rocky Mount, /" 10th.
Red Land, " llth
Ansel, 20th.
Collinsburg, 92nd
Dickson's \ Roads, September %.
Pickett, September 81.
Benton, September IS.
Willow Chute Bridge September 20.
Shady Grove, September "a.
Canes Landing, September ~.
Stacey Store, September 80.
Ash Point, October /.
Atkins Landing, October 9
J. b. OneaPs Store, October 3
Mercer & Bodenheimer's, October 4.
Lawrence October 3.
Fillmore, October7.
Lays Store Rcd Chute, October 5.
Bellevue, October 2Sth to November 3
BR. NASH, Assessor and ex oficio
Registrar, Bossier Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
WIN. w.vANeE
y. IA. Keyser,

A ttorney at Law, Notary Public and Com
"A missioner of Deeds for Alabama, Geor-
gia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tenness. g
and Texas. Office at Bellevue, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
". SMIDET,
Matchmaker and Jeweler

Matchmaker and Jeweler,
TVyakes this method Of announcing to up
Il his old friends and patrons and EJA.
the public in general, that ne will be "a, "
ing Shreveport, La, where he is prepared to
repair Watches, JeweIry, &c, promptly and
at moderate prices. He also has On hand
Watches. Jewelry, sc, for sale cheap for cash.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
,. Id. So. r. Watkins,

A ttorneys at Law, Minden, La. Will prac-
N tice in all the Courts in Bossier anG
Webster parishes. vI9-nl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
j. Henry Shepherd,

A ttorney at Law, Shreveport, La Win
n practice in the Courts of Caddo and adj
joining parishes, also in the Supreme and Fed
eral COurt-of the State, v20n5l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-10-09
H. II. Randolph.

A ttorney at Law, Shreveport, La Office
"A opposite Bank Of +. 81 b. Jacobs Will
practice i'll Courts of Bossier and Caddo; aud
in Supreme Court of State. v20n43
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-23

earnest prosecution of the improvement to
the entrance of Yaquina harbor is an object
of the deepest interest to Benton county
and the entire State, with special reference
to the certain results of such improvement
in reducing the cost to producers and con-
sumers of both inland and ocean Transports.
tion of the products of Central and Eastern
Oregon, and we pledge our nominees for the
Legislature to vote for no man for the office
of United States Senator who will not un.
equivocally admit the paramount Importance
of this great object, and energetically and
earnestly strive to secure liberal appropria-
tions from the general government for it's
speedy completion.
Ninth. That we favor a Legislative en-
actment submitting to the voters of Oregon,
subject to their decision, constitutional
amendment that shall prohibit the man
ufacture, sale or use of Intoxicating liquors
within the State, except for mechanical and
medicinal purposes.
Tenth. That the road laws should be so
amended as to require the payment of road
tax in the district where the property is
situated.
Respectfully submitted,
w. P. KEADY,
A. G. MULKEY,
R. A. BENsELL.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1884-05-23
THE GAZETTE.

To all OF our subscribers ask TO carefully nott
the great improvement in the GAZETTE during thu
last year. and after reading it carefully hand copy
thereof to friend neighbor who is not taking
it, and who needs paper, and ask them to subscribe
At the same time invite their attention to the fact
that the GAZETTE contains greater variety of and
reading matter including local, editorial, tele
graphic general news and miscellaneous firesde and
family reading than any other paper published ii
Oi egon. To all persons who receive sample copies o.
the GAZETTE ask to read and examine it carefully
and decide if they afford to do without it when
paper containing much interesting reading be
obtained for the small of two dollars and fifty
,nts per year in advance.
A man should subscribe for a newspaper Just ex
actly for the same reason that he buys a dollars
w Irth of coffee transacts any other kind of bus
lcss. When one buys sugar coffee, in the first
place is because it is needed and is bought where
the best article can be had for the money. So you
should subscribe your paper because you need it
and it does not pay you to do without it. And when
yousubserse you should get the one that is the best
and the most valuable to you for your money.
We propose to furnish to all desiring, the best
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who need such thing to come forward and subscribe.