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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

A correspondent of the st Louis Re
publican thus described an Indian
funeral in Montana; The subject was a
sixteen-year-old nephew of Sitting Bull,
who had been attending school for some
time in the southern part of the Terri
tory, and while there contracted lung
trouble that proved fatal yesterday.
We followed the procession, which con-
sisted of four old women and two small
boys, professional mourners. The
corpse was most carefully wrapped, all
his new winter clothes being wrapped
about him, around which was a large
piece of tent cloth, and the whole bound
with ropes. 1t was drawn to the place
of sculpture on travois-poles made
fast to the horse with one end trailing
on the ground. The body, singular to
state, lay with the feet toward the horse
and head near tile ground The place
of final deposit was made of poles ten
feet high, on which was scaffold OF
poles to receive the BODY. 1t was no
little job for the four women to lift and
deposit the body upon such an elevation,
a task which they contrived to accom-
plish by making temporary ladder.
On this scaffold was already the body of
the deceased's father, who had gone
thither three weeks ago, After burial"
was completed the four women began
their lamentations, wailing. digging the
ground, chanting, etc. When they had
partially subsidized one of theeld women,
whose eyes were Extensively rheumy,
said she had been employed to do so
much crying in the last few weeks that
she had almost lost her sight. When
these four women left four more came,
and thus in relays they will keep up
their lamentations for long period; it
often extends over several years. Not
infrequently relatives of deceased
person held in specially high esteem, in
order to manifest the sincerity of their
grief, seriously mutilate themselves,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
A Dinner with Washington.

The dinner usually consisted of three
courses-meat and vegetables, followed
by some kind of pastry, and last hickory
nuts and apples, of which Washington
was very fond. The meal lasted about
two hours, when the table was cleared
off, and the leaves taken out, so as to
allow it to be shut up in circle, when
Mrs. Washington presided, and from
her own silver tea service served the
guests with tea and coffee, which were
handed round by black servants, SUP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
A OIllGk RECOVERY

1t gives us great pleasure to state that
the merchant who was reported 10 be at
the point of death from an attack of
pneumonia, has entirely recovered by the
use of DR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
lungs. Naturally he feels grateful for
the benefits derived from using this RENE
dy for the lungs and throat; and in giving
publicity to the statement we are actuated
by motives of public benefaction, trusting
that Others MAJ be benefited in similar
manner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
The Verbiage OF the Courts.

81 was in court few days ago, said
a time-worn litigant, when young
lawyer, arguing before Judge Joseph
Barnard, read from one of the papers in
the case including the usual verbiage.
The Judge suggested briefer statement
on the point, probably believing. with
the Judge of the Supreme Court in the
anecdote, that Justices may be presumed
to know something of the forms of law
The young man then stated his point in
plain and condensed English. The idea
then struck me, when would it be posi-,
bic to relieve the law of all the fiummery
of the verbiage now employed. In &C
tual proceedings before magistrate
this verbiage is discarded as absolutely
unnecessary in argument; yet it is re-
Hgiously maintained in all matters of
pleading and in all orders, injunctions,
etc, granted by the courts. Half the
delays grow out of this use of verbiage
Half the bubble, out of which some I'M
scrupulous lawyers make their living,
are based upon this needless use of uR-
necessary words" A lawyer who was
present could give him no encourage
ment to look for speedy reform; on
the contrary, he irreverently said that
the verbiage of the law was as necessary
to the existence of the lawyers as the
lummery of some religions was to the
success Of its advocates and ministers. -
n, T. Tribune.
The following appea.5 as an adver,
tisement in a London paper: "A lady
wishes to recommend another lady who,
through no fault of her own. has become
in distressed circumstances, thinking
that If 1000 benevolent persons were
each to subscribe Flo it would place her
again in affiuent circumstances. The
recommended lady might get along
nicely on $50, 900. Her wants are mod
crate, and her ideas are not extrava-
giant Chicago Tribune.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

When freight car was opened al
Keene, N. H.. recently, hen fluttered
out. She had been in the car fifteen
days. and had paid three eggs for hel
passage from St. Louis.
us "A miller In Red Wing, Mimi, re-
Gently met handsome young man who
wanted to sell -four for him. The kind
miller invited the young manic dinner.
After dinner: .sDo you think you can
sell my fourP" asked the miller The
Young man took from his pecket-book
the photographs of beautiful lady and
two exquisite children, aud laid them
before the miller, saving: There are
my wife and children. FL do not sell
your -four somebody will 60 hungry"
The miller, much touched, gave the
young man samples of his -four, with
instructions for selling it, and $50.
The young man left and never came
back any more. He was o swindler.-
Mi1t,sg journal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL

The Eoltaic Belt Co.. Marshall, Mich,
will send Dr.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days tc men young or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete rcstora-
ton of health and manly vigor. Address
as above.-N. B No risk IS incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec % d-w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

Instead Of feeling tired and worn out,
instead of aches and pains, wouldn't you
rather feel fresh and strong? If you con
time feeling miserable and good for moth
ing you have only yourself TO blame, for
Browns Iron Bitters will surely cure you.
Iron and cinchona are its principal ingred-
tents. 1t is certain cure for dyspepsia,
indigestion, malaria. weakness, kidney,
lung and heart affections. Try it if you
desire to be healthy, robust and strong
and experience its remarkable curative
Qualities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

Most violent explosions Of coughing are
stopped by HaIe's Honey of Horehound
and tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute LIS.
The weak, worn. and dyspeptic should
take Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic. No
other OF druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
BuckIen'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, 1884-01-15

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall
Mich, offer to send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and many other diseases
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
ROCHESTER, n. Y. March 80, 1888

Stllwell Medicine Company:
GENTLEMEN-As a rule I 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 kidney and liver
troubles. And when | flnd medicine
that has so lnnch merit as yours cannot
retain from recommending i; to all who
suffer from those complaints. | have
taken great pleasure in commanding it to
my friends, who have anxiously watched
my case. Today feel as strong and well
as ever did in my life, Many thanks to
your timely aid
Yours Very Truly,
G. J. connolly.
Prop. Rochester Rubber Stamp Works,
Rochester N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
A PhiIadelphia pirl w

"A Philadelphia girl was SO thought
less as to tell friend at her wedding
the names of the donors would not bt
displayed with the presents. OF course
the friend told, Her wedding came of
the other day, and thepresents were not
displayed, either. They consisted Of
732 plated sugar spoons and 1880 salt
cellars. Philadelphia Netos
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
AvExRn CIRReYMAn

Even the patience of Job would become
exhausted were he preacher and endeav-
oring TO interest his audience while they
were keeping up an incessant coughing,
making it impossible for him to be heard.
Yet, how very easy can all this be avoided
by simply using DIR. Kings New Discovery
Tor Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
Trial Bottles Zoe. at Hartz 6 Bahnsen's
Drug Store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
SHORT +: !: ::
idea of Just what is requir
q EAb ed by the travelling public
3 hsk % Short Line, QnieK Time
sEEE and the Best of aCcommo-
eB q eE datiOns-an of which are
'arnishe by the GREATEST railway in America,
CHICAGO,
" HI.Il' y ItI| : u V"9E
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
AND ST. Paul

# owns aud operates over 800 miles OF road IN
northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
,uL DakHtrr and It's main lines branches and con-
ions reach all the great business centres Of the
Northwest and Far West, it naturally answers the
description of Short Line, ami best route between
Chicago, Milwaukee, ST. PAM and Minneapolis.
chicago Milwaukee, La Crosse and Wnona.
Chicago. Milwaukee, Aberdeen and Glendale.
Chicago Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Stillwa:er
Chicago, Milwaukee. Wausau and Merrill.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, Owattonna and Faribault.
Chicago, BelOit GAINESVILLE and Mineral Point.
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Dubuque.
Chicago, Clinton, Rock Island and Cedar Rapids.
Chicago, Council BluGs and Omaha.
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Chicago Milwaukee, Mitchell and Chamberlain,
Rock Island, Dubuque. 81. Paul and Minneapolis
Davenport, Calmar. 81. Paul and Minneapolis.
Pullman Sleepers and the Finest Dining Cars in
ttc world are rad the main lines Of the Chicago
Milwaukee II ST. Paul Runway, and every att en-
lion Is paid IL pass myers by courteous employees
u the Company.
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T. CLARK, GEO. II. HEAFF0RD,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

Fa --Dio Lewis says the Americans eat
too much
+ Governor Butler says they used to
speak better English in Massachusetts,
years ago than anywhere else on the
globe. and the habit continued, until it
was .'debaached by the newspapers. -
Boston Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

Malaria positively cured with Emory's
standard Cure Pills,a never failing remed
Y; purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
sugar-coated 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
alrAnn, ntHLlsarON 3 QUINCY.
.r,..,.n.,. AlLNAukEE 4 81. rAuL.

ro,.-,- 50. :. 5, 9 and 10 are Maqnoketa Branch
Tra,1, 5aul 4 Accommod ation for oxford Juuc-
ip.. aud , Passenger, for Celhar-
Flying Dutchmau'' leaves Rock island o:aS a.
IT.. arrives at SaI5 p, m; arrives Dubuque Wy a.
N, leaves +:O5 p. ~. arrives al 81 raul ~ ." p
IN leaves - A. m arrives minneapolis lO;l0 =.
' r. D. ". HOLMES, Agent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

hold ten cent piece between his fingers,
which his wife will shoot out with re-
volver Marlboro Cor. Boston Globe.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

"A Southern entertainment is guess
Ing at the seeds in a certain watermelon,
and ono contest recently closed, in
Knoxville, received 4,7o5 guesses from
fourteen different States.rN 7. NeUs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15

Pensions CT ss9 nd $ Sii:: $$::
rents entitled when death resulted. Claims re-
opened, restaestion, increases, bounty, back pay
ana discharges obtained. Apply at once, delay
pre]ndlces yor rights. Fees liked by law. Ad-
gress, with stamp, the old established firm of ED
It,, Washington, D. c,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
BURLINGTON ROUTE
VCntcago, BurIineton &. Quincy q airoad.h-s =
cofMc EAST AND WEST.

| cofNC EAST AND WEST.
Elegant Day Coaches rarior Cars. With Reelin
png Chairs tseats frse) Smoking Cars wssh Re
voivlng Chairs Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
from Chicago Kansas CITY Chica2ro5 n Conner
lbinffs, Chicago & Des Moines. Chicago St 10
lseph, Atkinson q TOPEKA Only through line be
tween chicago. Lincoln q Denver Through cars
All connections made In Union Depots 1t Is
known as the great THROUGH CAR LINE.
Finest Equipped Railroad In III,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Prop. Rochester Rubber Stamp Work ),
Rochester. N. Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
Are Irishmen FOOls7

I have heard . great deal Of talk Of
late about "Irish. Americans who will
support the Republican ticket" "This
looks to me very absurd, tor cannot
believe that any Irishman with spark
Of patriotism within his br asst could
ever contemplate. for Q moment, giving
his vote to q party which has always
been 90 hostile to our interests and
which has always spoken 90 disparingly
Of as.
Let rs not forget poor McSweenev,
the Irish American from San Francisco,
who was arrested 10 Ireland for pre-.
tended charge, thrown into . British
dungeon and kept there for more than
sixteen mou:hs. Mr.. Blaine was Secre-
tary OF State at that time, and It is o
fact that he refused to lit q finger to
have bin released, and never even sn
swered the letter which Mes ~eeney
wrote to him. No! Irishmen are 90.
grateful il they ever forget what Q true
friend the Democratic party has always
been to US, and they should never be
humbugged by auv clap.trsp promises
the Republican partv are capable oi
making us IRIsH American
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
PROBATE NOTICE.

CC0UNrs and vouchers have been hled
"a In the Probate Court Of Monroe County,
Ohio, BY the following Administrators, Rx.
soutors. Guardians and Assignee. to Wit:
First and final settlement account Of Elisa
beth D. Craig Executrix Of the will Of Viii.
liam Craig. decd.
First partial settlement sooount Of A b
Covert AdDinistrator of the estate Of John s
Davidson. decd
Sixth and final settlement account Of Neri
Lindemood Administrster Of the estate oi
Kinsey Davis. decd.
First and final settlement sooount Of John
Goodhue Administrative de bonis non Of the
estate Of Theodore LsBaron, decd.
First and final settlement account Of John
0oodhue Administrator. with the will ANNEXED,
of the estate Of Elissbt th Allen. decd
First Partial settlement account Of Stephen
BoughneY Administratoe Of the estate Of Ma.
! riah Brock. decd
Fourth partial settlement sccsuat sf Elisa.
beth Lentz Guardian Of the minor heirs Of 10
nathan Lsnts, decd-fnal q 10 David L.
Lents.
! Third parti.l settlement account Of William
W. Norris Guardian Of tho minor heirs Of
Louis Rose, dec'l-Anal ~ 10 Elisabeth Rose.
First partial settlement account Of James
Nesbitt Guardian Of Louis ko6ett minor.
Third partial settlement account Of Joseph
Bauer Guardian of his own minor children---
Anal as to Elisabeth Bauer.
First partial settlement account Of Joseph
Gsrard and Joasthau Smith Administrators.
with the viii annexed, Of the estate Of Jsssph
Ward, decd.
Seventh partial settlemAnt account Of Thon.
- Cline Guardian of the minor hsifs of vii.
liam p. Kncwlton. decd ss
First and fnal settlemeut aocount Of Jena
than Conner Guardian Of the estate Of Eta
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
Borrowed Plumes.

We intimated yesterday that as the
campaign progressed the Blaine letter
would be resolved into Its elements and
due credit given to each writer that con.
trlbuted. Among the authors OF that
essay We named Blaine, Phelps, Elkins,
Smith and Reid, hut it seems that this
intellectual syndicstes Was not enough
to furnish oil the matter that VAS need.
ed to Gil out the ten feet, and the wri.
tings of the "fathers" were sought and
flched from without credit. For e1.
ample, Blaine writes: "The name OF
American, which belongs to Us in oui
national capacity, must exslt the just
pride OF patriotism:" and all the Blaine
papers shout "O.o.oh equal that II you
can 1t is Blaine, 1t can be no Other
than Blaine"
Well, 1t 10 typical Of Blaine, as "Steve'
SAYS, for It hiss been shown that the sen.
tence was stolen--iot no credit was Civ.
en- from Washington's Farewell Ad
dress: "The name American, which be
longs 10 you in your national capacity
must always exslt the just pride Of pat
riotism more than any appellation de-
rived from local determinations"
We suspect that this is not the only
feather that che "PIumed Knight" hal
borrowed to piece out bic letter. and
more might pro6tably have been drawn
from the sane source. In fact, II Blain,
had more carefully studied the writing'
and followed the example OF Washing
ton he would not be now regarded %
corrupt and dishonest.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29

JULY Is, 1884.
Ed Spirit: The young folks of our
township gave Q free exhibition on the
premises OF Isaac W. Devore on Friday
night, the 18th inst. We cannot give
the entire programme, as time and space
will not permit Bob Dcrf, of Grays.
vile. was Chief OF Police, and Isaac De.
vore Master of Ceremonies: they under.
stsnd their business. Mr. Simon Dough.
erty acted as Chairman. The 6rst
performance vas . speech by Thomss
Kinney. Song by Ava Lucas, Thomas
Kinney and Ross Hartshorn. "The
Wonders OF the World" by Issac W.
Devore. The Darkey Camp Meeting"
was the most exciting scene OF the even.
ing, and was performed by oil the boys
on the programme; the preacher got up
quite an excitement among bis members
Dem Golden Slippers" was sung by D.
W. Doughertv and picked on the banjo
by r P, Dougherty-s little loossnsss
Was observable in this part Of the per.
formance. Everything passed of quiet.
ly with one exception, the girls would
talk to the boys in spite Of the police.
Crops in our neighborhood moderate
except sorghum, aud that is slim and
sticks close to the ground. Wheat, which
is now nearly stacked, is . good average
Oats and corn will not be so good on &C.
count OF the dry weather. Tobacco
moderate where any is planted.
Daniel Baker again owns the celebra-
ted Baugh horse, and he will nc doubt
make some Of the fast horses hunt the
shade ., the coming Fair.
The r C. Church will give picnic on
the 9th of August. 1t will he advertised
next week. LovENaooD.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
~Mr. Syl Wethsrsld. Of North N,

W Mr.. Syl Wetherald, OF North No
BILE street, was called to bis cellar by bis
children last Friday to see mouse stan.
ding on its tail. He went down to zee
the curiosity, and found that the children
had reported the matter about right
The mouse, about half.grown, was to
all appearances standing on its tail, but
q close examination developed the fact
that the mouse was hanging suspended
by a silky rope that had been spun by q
cunning spider that measured about
three-iourths of an inch in length OF
body. The young mouse had been en-
tangled in the web, and then additional
strands had been wound about il until
the mouse was raised entirely from ito
fore feet and its entire weight nearly lift
ed from the ground. The spider had
cut hole in the neck of the mouse close
behind its ear, and was feasting on the
blood. We have not heard of case
like this In this part OF the country. and
only one In any place before Belloire
lndepsndest.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
Converted to Blaine.

For an instant the monotony Of an.
nouncements Of Republicans going over
to Cleveland 10 Interrupted BY q noted
Democrat coming out for Blaine. His
name is e. A. Wood ward. OF South Nor.
walk, Conn and be became famous some
years ago through his participation 10
the Tweed Ring frauds, his duty being
to divide the spolls among the thieves
and himself. His own share was so large
that, to avoid the penalty OF the law, be
restored 10 the city treasury the sum oi
Sl50,000 without seeming to be much
poorer than before. Mr.. Wheeler H
Peckhau, Of counsel for the prosecution
Of the Ring, pronounced Woodward 'the
greatest rascal 10 the crowd"
Here is just the man the Blaine ma.
chine needs: but It 10 unfortunate for the
party that Wood ward did not declare biz
intentions n time to be made member
Of the National Committee.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-07-29
Caros for Snake Bites.
Frph fhe Pittsburxh Gazette.

Very ieW pbysicisns know how 70 svc.
cessfully treat snake bite hsve had
hundreds Of cases come under nv oh.
servstion and have seen many wonder.
fu! cures. In countries where the ven.
omous rattlesnske abounds and hites are
frequent, incision ss Q treatment is almost
unbeard OF. The mrst common sntidote
used Ia whiskey in large quantities, which
acts to good effec, where the patient is
NOT addicted to drink, but should he he
partly saturated With alcohol, then Il is
Of no avail.
A cure not generally known, and
which acts almost by magic. is 10 take .
live chicken and cut Il open and place Il
over the wound. In two or three min.
utes the fowl becomes thoroughly saiu-
rated with the poison, and assumes .
dark green color. Then place fresh
one on the puncture,l PARTS, and still a
third one, which is usually sufficient In
ordinary cases.
A never-fail,ng remedy that is used to
great extent in Florida is o combina.
lion of lion root and rattlesr AXE violet.
The former is made into . Tea, and
salve is made OF the violet. Before
using this, however, . poultice made OF
salt and indigo 10 applied to the wound
to draw out the poisonous matter.
A maidstone is also said to act with
The same effect on . snake bite that il
loes on that OF Esd dog. purShss.
ed one OF these stones some time ago,
hut have never had occasion TO nee Il,
and am awaiting anxiously to test its Of.
ticscy on either dog or reptile poisoning.
Another remedy easily applied and al.
ways at bsod il to dig hole In the earth
and bury the injured part In Il.
There is something peculiar In con-
nection with snake bite, and I want io
tell you OF Il II . man should be hit.
ten on the arm. say to-day, Just one year
from now. within . day or two of tho
anniversary OF the occurrence, the arm
will begin to swell, and yellow spots r.
sembling those OF snake appear. and
this will recur each succeeding year.