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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
Bank Too Much on This.

SUAKu& March S0.-Deserters from ths
camp Of Osman Digma continued to come in.
They all agree in saying that his followers
are leaving him in large numbers and that
he is very much disheartenei by his in
ability to drive the British from the position
held by Gen. Mcneil. They report that he
has had several conferences with the leading
shiekhs under him, and is now considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of surrendering uncondi
tionally to Gen. Graham.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
OF Interest to Veterans.

CHICAGO, March 30 The round trip from
Chicago and common points to the &. A. r.
encampment at Portland, Me-, June %, will
be as follows: Chicago, S25; Michigan City,
s25; Niles, Mich, s2435; Three Rivers,
s24.35; Homer, S23; South Bend, s24 35
Kalamazoo, S24.30; Battle Creek, $2S. 65i
Albion, S22.7O; Jackson, So 50; Grand
Rapids, S2475 Eaton Rapids, $23; Char
lotte, s23; Ann Arbor, Ills; Ypsilanti
S22.yO; Detroit, $50; Saginaw, S2L75; Bay
City. eS2l. 50; Mackinaw City. $2T3O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
GRANT AND FISH ON WARD.
they Tell How the Young Man Pulled thu
Wool Over Their Eyes.


Wool Over Their Eyes.
NEW YORK, March 30-On Friday Gen
Grants testimony in the case Of the Marine
National bank failure, which was taken at
home Thursday, was read in court.
He said in substance that he never knew
that he was general partner until the fail.
ure, always supposing himself TO be special
partner; that he put 100000 into the con-
Germ, and lost everything he had in the
world when it failed; that he told Ward
that there must be no government contracts
taken, because, though there might be moth
ing wrong inN them, there often was, and
when large profits accrued there generally
was, and that he having been president of
the United States, it would create scandal
if be was in any way interested in
such a business; that Ward said
he would not do anything thai
he Gen. Grant .disapproved THAT he knew
nothing about letter in which government
contracts were mentioned, and did not sup
pose he ever saw the one that was published
in which such contracts were called to his
attention; that he heard afterward
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

TIE English government has appar~
entity concluded that Russia has gone far
enough in Afghanistan;. and if there is
any further advance there will be a fight.
So, after all, there is a little backbone
where backbone ought to grow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

SECRETARY CARR writes the civil SER
vice commission a letter in which he says,
not that he viii cooperate with them in
behalf Of a correct census enumeration,
but that he expects them to cooperate
with him. The secretary IS not at all
given to bounce, but he is fond Of his
oats
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Il have been troubled with rheumatism
over twenty years; the last two years
could not walk about the house without a
cane. Took Athlophoros as directed. 1t
helped me wonderfully. If there is any
thing in the world to help rheumatism, it
is your medicine" Chandler Williams,
Bingham, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

1dE president has made no better APPS
pointment than that of Mr. Cox, good as
all his appointments are. No man is
more thoroughly informed than Mr.. Cox,
and his services in behalf of his party
have been unceasing and in the most per-
feet faith for many years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

The latest puzzle now vexing some per
sons is how to place eight checkers on a
board so that no two will be either on a
straight or diagonal line in either direc>
ton.
A long courtship has just ended in
marriage near Trenton, N. THAT OF a
couple who had oeen keeping company
continuously for twenty eight years"
No Connecticut regiment ever lost a
flag during the civil war, according to the
statement recently made by a public
speaker.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

IT seems that Messrs. Whitney and
Endicott think soldiers place is in the
field and a sailors on the sea- For the
last ten years at least it has been the
opinion at Washington that the chief duty
of the nations defenders was to wear the
spike tailed coat and lead the german.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

have been a sufferer from rheumatism for 20
years, at times with almost intolerable pain
had the best medical treatment, and took all sorts
of remedies. but without relief. Being reduced
Al most to a skeleton and not being able to walk
even with crutches | was induced to try Swifts
Specific. and it acted like charm, and l am to-
day entirely relieved. Have thrown away my
crutches and am in excellent health. ! believe
Swlft's Specific will cure the worst cases of Theu-
matism, Mrs. EZRA MRRsHON,
Macon Ga ku0 A 1SSd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

j, ". POTTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
& Milwaukee Sensation.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 30-At a late
hour Saturday afternoon great sensation
was created in municipal circles by a report
that the bond Of large contractor, William
Forrestal, who is about to default large
job, has been abstracte from the city comp
trolier's office. 1t is believed the matter will
develope big sensation aad fearful lot Of
municipal rottenness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

WETUMPKA Ala. Sept. ~, 1sS4.-About six
years ago became afflicted with a very disagree
Bile skin disease with large dry sores and many
pimples on my face, hands and shoulder The
sore on my shoulder eat out a hole nearly an inch
deep, and the cancerous appearance OF one OF the
all kinds of treatment. but found nothing that
seemed to affect the disease. finally decided TO
try S. S. S on advice Of a physician, and in a
short tine the scabs dropped Wrom the seres and
left my skin smooth ana well. l consider 5. S :.
the greatest blood medicine ever made, and the
only thing that will cure the disease with which |
was afflicted. ] think my trouble was the result
Of aterriblc attack OF m2larial fever, contracted
while farming in the Tallapoosa river swamp. |
can be fodnd at my Office in the court house al
Wetumpka- You can refer to me.
J. L. RHODES,
Dep. Sheriff Elmore Co, Ala.
Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Treatise on blood and skin diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta, Ga,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

At Key West fish market recently a
colored man bought conch and upon
cracking the shell was surprised to find a
hidden treasure in the shape of hand
some pearl the size of an ordinary bean,
which he subsequently, sold for 800
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
rhe "nld Commander,s. Conditlnn


NEW YORK, March 80 Cen. Grant
passed d comparatively comfortable night
Friday night sleeping fairly we'll and Sat
urdsy morning he seemed much improved
He drove through Central park between II
and IL o'clock and alightsd from the car
riage without assistance. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Fred Grant and
Mrs Sartoris.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Cologne has done away with her time
honored annual fairs for the reason of
their being not only no longer needed, but
an obstacle to free circulation in the
streets, and the cause of damage to the
open squares where they were held
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

A TEXAS editor remarks that he is in
the hands of his friends, casually adding,
"Grover cleveland is those friends"
The modesty of this application will una
voidably strike the president very favor>
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

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. rs cents per box. For sale by
Hartz n Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Ordering War Materials from Uncle Sam.
NEW YORK, March 3O.-The Sun makes
the positive statement that the Rsmingtons
have received foreign order for rifles, that
the Winchester company are working 1,3U0
men on firearms, and that the Union Metallic
Cartridge company are working on large
foreign order.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

FLINT, Mica, Marcn 30-Pierson & Goth
arms hospital WAS destroyed by fire about 3
O'Clock Saturday m rning. There was moth
ing saved of the contents, but the thirteen
patients in the building were rescued, with
narrow escapes in several instances. The
cause Of the fire is unknown. Loss, Se5, 600.
Insurance 5000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Although Augusta, Ca, is not as large
a city as either Atlanta or Savannah, yet
its mayor gets salary of $4,000, which is
a larger sum than the mayors of both the
others combined receive.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
An Oregon Woman Admitted to the Bar.

PORTLAND. Ore, March 50. in TIE
United States circuit court Friday Judge
Deadly allowed a motion admitting
Mr. Mary A. Leonard as a member Of the
bar Of the federal courts of Oregon.
Mrs. Leonard is the first woman admitted to
practice in any OF the courts Of Oregon. A
motion in the tate supreme court asking for
her admission was denied last week on con-
Stitutional grounds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

San Francisco has a feminine Wilhelm
Tell, who has out shot everything on the
coast, and, having challenged Carver,
Bogardus and others and received no re-
Spouse, now signs for male shooters to
conquer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
Enforcing Political Disabling.

BosToN, March SO.-The Democratic city
committee, Friday night expelled E. J.
Jenkins, president of the common council,
and four others, who have coalesced with
the present Republican city government
The expelled members threaten to form a
county Democracy"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

MAIN street, about half way up, on the
left side, in a tall building was the ad-
dress on letter received recently in the
Buffalo postoffice and distined for delivs
cry in that city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Have used Tongalinc in neuralgia and
rheumatism, and it has acted like charm;
it is certainly a specific in that class of
disease. Frank o. Young, NJ. D., Licking
ton, XIV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the 7th
day OF April, A. D., 1885, in the respective wards
or precincts and at the:usual voting places in the
city Of Rock Island, an election will be held for
the following officers, to-wit;
CITY OFFICERS,
One Mayor for.two years,
One City Clerk for two years,
One City Treasurer for two years.
One City,Attomey for two years,
One Aldermas in the First Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Second Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Third Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Fourth Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth Ward for two years,
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for two years.
One Alderman in Seventh Ward for two years.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One SUPERVISOR or one year,
-Four Assistant Supervisors for one year,
One Assessor for one year,
One Police Magistrate for four years,
Two Justices of the Peace for four years,
Three Constables for four years.
Which election shall be open at O'Clock in the
morning and continue open until O'Clock In the
afternoon OF that day.
ROBERT K0EHLER,
City and Town Clerk
Dated Rock Island, H., this 18th day of March,
A. D., 1885.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Mashed strawberry ribbons sell at one
dollar yard, but you can get bottle of
DR.. Bulls Congh Syrup for only twenty
five cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

white shelled" eggs are becoming the
rage in New York. Some producers scour
them with sapolia before bringing them
TO fastidious customers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30
RAILWAY COMPANY

* For notices Interference to Special Eycet
siOns, changes of time and other items Of iutcrr.
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee Il II
Paul Railway, please refer to the local coHmI.d
this paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

Admonitionl Cure your cough thor
oughly with Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar,
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
,,tuufa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

The power of the Niagara Falls, exclu>
sive of the velocity with which the water
reaches the brink, is calculated to be s.,
100000 horse power, or nearly one fourth
of the whole steam power of the earth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

The cost of patents has now been re-
duced one half in England.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-30

OF the cat, bear and squirrel the latter
only can run down tree head first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
DaiIp Kfnneher Journal.
For Girls.

Learn to darn stockings neatly, land then
always see that your own are in order. Do
not let button be off your shoes minute
longer than needful-it takes just about
minute to sew one on, and OH how much
neater foot looks in trinity buttoned
boot than it does in lop-sided affair with
all the buttons off. Every girl should
learn to make the simple articles of cloth
ing We know a little miss of seven who
could do all this, and who also made the
whole of a new calico dress for her self.
and pieced a large bed-quilt. She was
not an over-taxed child. either, but mer.
ry, rornping. INDUCED, only daughter.
But she was smart and she did not die
young. either. Indeed, we have seldom
known children ''too smart to live" Very
few die of that complaint, whatever their
grandmothers may think. So never be
afraid OF OVERRIDING the business. Help
all you can, and study over the business
daily. Once get in the habit of looking
over your things. and YOU will like it
wonderfully. You will have an indie
pendent feeling that yon need not wait for
anv ones convenience in repairing and
making but that you can be beforehand
with all such matters. the relief to your
weary mother will be more than you can
ever estimate.
Never put away clean clothes without
examining each article to see that it re-
quires mending. Missing buttons and
ragged hose are fine escape valves for
irritable -Moody's Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Diamonds Stained With Blood.

Perhaps there has been more intrigue and
bloodshed on account of the famous Oriental
diamond, 'Great Mogul" than any other
Ii originally weighed 1877 carats, but by cut
ting was reduced to 279 Ii was apparently
the highest aim of every regning potentate
in Asia to place that gem in his crown. Fa.
nous ntriguers had carte blanche from their
sovereigns to get it at any cost. Finally the
Tartars, under Nadir Shah, invaded the civil
lied country, and captured it and about $780,
000, 900 in treasure beside. That was cen
fury and more ago, but not word has been
heard of the Great Mogul since. 1t is sup
posed. however, that it is in one of the OBJ.
scure fortresses of Asia Minor. Diigent
search is kept up, and when it is found there
will be sharp competition between royalty
and shoddy as to who gets it. Russian poten-
tates have always wished to make greater
show of wealth than any others. The thrones
of all the Russians are miracles of wealth
The throne OF the Empress is completely GOV.
cred with plates of gold, and contains Loo
rubies and 5000 turquoises, besides man,
other rare and costly gems. The throne OF
the Gar, known as the diamond throne, is
truly marvel. In it are set over 900 dia
mOnds of the first water. 1t is generally
conceded that Russia possesses more pre-
clous stones than any other nation, a majorit,
of which were procured at the expense OF
blood. The jewels in the Cathedral of Mos
COW alone are valued at Sl2.OOO.0O0. The
great Orloff diamond. for which Count Orlof
paid S450,000 and $50, 600 year to the seller
for life and title of nobility, blood,
gem, it having been the prize at stake in sew
eral skirmishes. The ''Shah"was another gen
on whose very facet could have been writer
a bloody story of which it was the hero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Practical Recipes.

RICE GRIDDLE CAKES Two cupfuls of
cold boiled rice, one pint of flour, half
teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoonful OF
sugar, two even spoonfuls of baking pow
der, one egg and large cup of milk.
Sift the flour. sugar and salt together;
nave the rice free from Jumps and mix it
with the beaten egg and milk; add it to
the other ingredients, and mix the whole
into a batter. Have the griddle we'll heat
ed fry the cakes brown, and serve with
maple syrup.
VIENNA COFFEE. Leach or filter the
coffee through French filterer, or any of
the many coffee-po that filter instead of
boiling the coffee: allow one tablespoon
full of ground coffee to each person and
one extra for the pot. Put one quart of
cream into a milk-boiler, or. if you have
none, into pitcher in pail of boiling
water; put it where the water will keep
boiling beat the white of an egg to a
fro'h, then add to the egg three table
spoontuls of cold milk; mix the egg and
cold milk thoroughly together; when hot,
remove the cream from the fire and add
the egg and cold milk: stir all together
briskly for minute or two, and then
serve.
SPICED BEEF.-Take about twenty
pounds of round of beef. which rub we'll
with about three ounces of coarse brown
sugar, and put into a pan for twenty-four
hours. Pound up to powder two ounces
of saltpetre. two ounces of black pepper,
two of allspice, a little nutmeg, one blade
of mace and six cloves. Mix this
with twelve ounces of common salt,
and the juice of four ounces of pounded
juniper berries, and rub we'll into the
beef, repeating this daily for three weeks.
When ready to be cooked, wash in cold
water and place in deep covered pan the
size of the meat. to which add quarter
of pint of water. Cover it with beet
suet chopped very fine, over which put a
common paste crust. Put on the cover
and place in the oven. When done. let il
get cool before taking off the crust and
Suet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Health

is impaired a good cathartic medicine may
aid you. Miss NJ. Boyle, Wilkesbarre, Pa,
writes: ~ use no other medicine than
Ayers Pills. They are all that any one
needs" DR.. w. j. Talbot, Sacramento,
CAL, writes: 1.-THE curative virtues of
Ayers Pills commend them to all judi
cious practitioners" DR.. Charles Alberts,
Horizon, Wis, writes: "Last year pro-
cured from you the formula of Ayers
Pills, and have since prescribed them with
decided benefit" No poisonous drugs are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Better

way to insure the proper action of all
the apparatus necessary to health, than
to aid the stomach and liver by the
occasional use of Ayers Pills. f. A.
Robinson, Isl School ST., Lowell, Mass,
says: "For number of years I was
stationed in the tropics; and, while there,
suffered much from torpidity of the liver
and indigestion. Headaches and nausea
disabled me for days at time, and it
was only by the use of Ayers Pills that 1
obtained relief. l know them to be the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
mot likely Mrs. Kenyon died when her

mot likely. Mrs. Kenyon died when her
child was BORN
81 suppose there is no harm in confess
ing said Edwardes impulsvely. as if in
answer to an unspoken question-and he
gave up the inspection of his nails, and
lifted his frank young face, with boyish
blush. to COMMENSURATE admire Miss
Kenyon-I conclude that the young lady
is Miss Kenyon-immensely and that |
fell in love with her at first sight,
"Check," cried from table near, a
gentleman, whose clean hands pronounced
him of Anglo-Saxon, whose accent was OF
American origin, and who was PLAYING
chess with an Italian artist. in thread
bare suit and a picturesque slouched hat
"Harm-no, there is no harm in the
confession. at any rate. replied Courtney
kindly. 81 am not surprised; suspect
ed the truth when you first mentioned the
kenyon's name. 1t is not for me, OIL
course, to offer you encouragement or the
reverse. But III give you your introduc.
ton. Let me see. Miss Kenyon receives
tomorrow evening; If you will call fol
me little before nine o'clock, | shaft be
happy to take you to the Kenyons' room
You have my address P'
! ''On, yeS-tIrlDDle--
Then wish you good night. A rice
derci. as the Italians say" Courtney
rose, chinked his glass, to arrest the at
tention of waiter, and laid some coppers
on an empty plate. Before Edwardes had
time to pour one-halfthe grateful speeches
which rose to his lips, Courtney had
turned away.
He walked slowly down the Riva
towards the public gardens; he gnawed
the ends of his mustache. His eyes were
fixed upon the ground. How lovely was
the quiet scene The moonlit lagoon, the
light on the fishing sails. the glimpse OF
distant palaces and towers. and the reflec.
tons in the water! Courtney raised his
eyes for one moment to the moon. riding
fast through f1eecv clouds above his path
81 have been like child, CRYING for that
MOON" he said gloomly.-On he went
he crossed the Ponte del Sopccro. passed
wine shop full of vocally disposed Gus
toners, and. at last, paused before the
shabby door of a house whose windows
were decked with patches of white paper,
the Venetian sign that rooms are to let.
"At my age. too ?" Courtney muttered
pursuing the thread of his soliloquy. He
produced key from his pocket. lifted the
latch, and passed into a passage where
darkness was made visible by a taper,
which stood, surrounded by number Of
candlesticks, on crazy chair near the
door. He lighted a candle, mounted a
broad staircase, and reached large,
bare looking room, with marble floor,
an deliberately painted ceiling, a number
of mirrors. and some scanty articles of
furniture.
ITO be continued.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Good

health depends largely on the condition OF
the liver. This organ is easily affected
because of its sluggish circulation. When
it becomes dsordered, stagnant blood
accumulates in its venous system, causing
it to discharge inert or bad bile. Many
forms of disease result from its imperfect
action, which deranges all the digestive
and assimilative organs, and, through
these, impairs almost every function OF
mind and body. There is no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-20
Appetite

renders the partaking of needful bodily
sustenance matter of pleasure. When
ever the appetite fails, you may be sure
the stomach and liver have become de-
ranged, and need to be corrected by the
use of Ayers Pills. C. Danly, Bolton,
Texas, writes: 81 have taken Ayers Pills
for various affections arising from de-
rangements of the liver and digestive
organs, and find them to be powerful
corrective" If your