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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
OUT OF BUSINESS.
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT GOES
HOME FOR AWHILE.
Points of Interest in the Queens Speech
Few Members on Hand to Hear 1t
Read-A German Warning
to England.

LONDON, Aug. l5.-There was a very small
attendance in either house when at 2 o'clock
Friday afternoon parliament was prorogued.
The queens speech was read by Lord HAS
bury, lord high chancellor, and its de.
livery was unusually impressive. In
reviewing the events Of the past
year her majesty expressed deep
sorrow for the failure of the British expedi.
ton to relieve Khartoum and rescue Gen.
Gordon and his army of heroes, and points
with special pride to the bravery and en-
durance of the troops and the skill of THEFT
commanders. The assistance rendered by
India, Canada and Australia in the
Soudan champaign is especially alluded
to by her majesty i'll terms
of warm commentator. As the negotia
tions with Russia continue there is renewed
hope that peaceful settlement of the diff
ferences with that power will soon be
achieved. The queen has taken much pleas
ure in giving the royal assent to bill
amending the criminal law. increasing
the number of frseholders in Ireland
and improving the dwellings of the poor,
and trusts that the enlargement OF
the electorate will greatly increase the eff
cheney of parliament and add tn the con
tentment of the people In conclusion her
of parliament will use their powers with
that degree of sobriety and discernment
which has SO long been characteristic of the
British legislator, and has added so much to
the honor and prosperity of the nation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
A AOT-BEO OF CONTAGlON.
Filthy Condition of MarseiIles - The
Deaths by Cholera.

Filthy Condition of MarseiIles The
Deaths by Cholera.
LONDON, Aug. IS There were fifty fatal
cases Of cholera in Marssilles Thursday. The
heat is terrible, and the condition of affairs
generally alarming The authorities have
been almost criminally negligent. 1t is now
proved that cholera has existed in Mar
settles in an unmistakable and well-de-
fined development of the disease since June,
while the authorities have persistently
denied its presence and have done nothing
to retard its progress Its first appearance
and the rapidity of its spread are due
entirely to the filthy condition of the lower
quarter of the town. The state Of things
there almost passes belief, and this
hot bed of contagion has been per.
mitted to grow worse with the warm
weather and to breed cholera,
while the other residents of the city have
been kept as long as possible in ignorance OF
the terrible plague at their doors. In these
crowded and dirty localities the people are
huddled together like pigs. and garbage and
refuse of all kinds are thrown into the
streets. In the total absence of drainage
there is no other way to dispose of refuse,
and the result is horrible and sckening
accumulation of filth.
MADRID. Aug. Is There were 3 1896 new
cases and l,4ll deaths in the cholera in
fected districts during the twenty four hour,
ended noon Friday.
MADRID, Aug. 10, In Granada the chol-
era is increasing fearfully. In the prov
inces outside the city there have been re
ported Friday 3lS deaths from the disease
and 4S5 new cases and in the city 2l3 deaths
| and as new cases.
The popular agitation against sanitary in
reference has been renewed In Seville The
local authorities have all resigned. The
shops are closed. No business is done, and
the scourge has an unobstructed field.
ST PETERSBURG, Aug. 15.-It is positively
denied that there are any cases of cholers
| in the suburbs of Odessa The town is en-
| joying perfect health.
| WASHINGTON CITY, Aug Is. "A dispatch
received at the state department Friday
| from Consul Mason 1T Marseilles states that
| the deaths from cholera there average about
forty daily and that the disease is spreading
rapidly toward the interior
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.
The Pearce- Francis Scandal,

LONDON, Aug. 15.-Mr. Pearce, who was
attacked by Mr.. Francis and. as reported,
badly beaten, says: This assault has been
grossly exaggerated. l was not bruised,
and was not even scratched after the as.
sault Francis rushed into my office
but | declined discussing the matter
with mailman. After talking in a very
excited manner, calling me villain and
q seducsr, he dscampsd. l don't deny that
| had intimate relations with the girl, but
thought, as she was Is years old, she knew
what she wanted, and / always paid her
we'll She left home on account of her
parents hard usage. deny that | betrayed
the woman. A. for Francis, he is a drunken
hard up wild lrshman, who wanted
still more of my money after my
connection with his daughter had
ceased. l don't intend to take
the slightest notice of the case, although |
believe that Francis arranged the outrage
in connivance with the editor of The Pail
Mall Gazette, who waited near by and then
published his account"
The girl herself exonerates Mr.. Pearce
from the charge of seduction, and com
plains that the notoriety given her by her
fathers action has worked her great injury,
as she can not now obtain q place where she
may make an honest living, which she is
trying to do.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
BLUE GRASS, Scott County. Iowa,
November % 1872

For the benefit of the public | am willing to make
ed for many years from cstarrh, also from the
and also daily chills ard cstarrh fever and last
night so that l became go nervous could not
sleep. l suffered from chronic dyspepsia and
stomach complaint; my liver and kidneys were
short and painful and my heart also greatly
troubled me. l had no appetite and was constant
ly suffering from fiatulency and from bitter taste
were covered wife q cold sweat. When placed
myself in your care l had been for nine weeks
bed-rdden and for ak month. unable TO go to
town; and for two years too weak to do any
work. had employed a number OF the best ply
sicians, but grew onstantly weaker My father
in-sw Mr.. schlichtingl called on you on Deem
Der e. 1881, and you visited me atmy home You
asserted that you could cure me If followed your
directions did So and in eight weeks was able
to call on you in Davenport, aud you have visited
me only once.
Allthe above named sysptoms have entirely die
appeared, and with JOY and gratitude | scknOwl-
edge the great good you have done me. l feel like
new man, strong and sound, am able to go out
and work daily, even in the coolest weather. and
for all this am Indebted to Mrs DIR. Keck. Ever
your friend. JOHN RoENNEEEDT.
az Send for the letters and accounts of these
remarkable cases and of hundre ds of similar
All correspondence promptly answered, and
medicines with full directions sent by express.
Address Mrs. DR.. keck, Gil Brady street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
DuRANT. Iowa. November q. 1882

MRS. DR.. KICK RESPECTED Madam desire
to inform the public of what you have done for
18th of July, and have greatly improved ! suff
cred from y sort Of canCerous csta rrh which more
or less poisoned my entire system. There were
severe pains in my left size, in the shoulder
blade. also had palpitation OF the heart and W $
short Of breath, all Of which symptoms have now
entirely disappeared. My stomach was disorder
ed, and my kidneys occasioned severe back ache,
all Of this has now disappeared. IcOuld not sleep
at night, but now have as sound a sleep any
well person. feel that have been entirely re-
stored by Mrs. DR. Keck's constant treatment and
advise all my friends TO try her institute.
Sincerely yours, JOHN THIEssEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
Consumption.


DAVENPORT, Iowa. January 2, 1878
Mrs. DR. KICK: Respected Madam,-I deem 1t
my duty to express my gratitude for the cure
which you effected of my lung trouble. l suffer
ed with consumption and had been treated by four
physicians all OF whom declared me incHrab le
| could mol walk and had TO be conveyed to your
institute, and after short time my friends were
astonished to see me well again. 1t is three
years since was cured and | am entirely well. |
most sincerely recommend your institute, for it
saved my life. | am ready to answer all letters.
Respectfully,
RUDOLPH HOFFMAN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

BERLIN, Aug. 15-The Kreuz Zeitung, in
On article on the Zanzibar question, says:
The moment has come to end the intrigues
Of Sir John Kirk, the British consul general
at Zanzibar, who is well known for his anti
German sentiments The present friendly
relations between England and Germany
will undergo their first and perhaps decisive
test in East Africa England must rsmem.
Der that Sir John Kinks attitude may pre-
vent q satisfactory understanding.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

MRS DR.. KICK; l wish to add to my statement
of 1873 how complete my cure has been. 1t is
now more than ght years since yon cured me.
During this whole time have taken no medicine
and have been able to work constantly in the
stsne quarries. hear that there has been re-
port recently that had died and buried,
which report surprised me, for never was better
than now. l was in the last stages of consump-
ton when you took my case. | was suffering
from night sweats fever chills, severe cough,
spittings and loss of appetite, and was SO weak
that had to stay in bed. All these symptoms
disappeared and have not required. You com
pletely cured me and am very grateful for it.
shall take pleasure in answering all inquiries in
regard to my case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

BLUE GRASS. Scott County. Iowa,


MRS, DR.. KECK Respected Madam regard
it as my duty to state my case for the benefit of
those who may be suffering SO that others may
obtain relief as have. For years suffered from
liver aud kidney troubles also back ache and fire.
quent dizziness. My body was so fun of catarrh
from head to foot that could not walk one -ha a
mile and now can several miles AT times couldt
scarcely draw breath. My head stfeced
that insanity was apprehended; in brief, my con
ditOn was terrible.
| was also suffering for ten years from disease
of the skin / employed different physicians, no
one knew what allied me, l took medicine con
stantly, but grew worse daily, my appetite was
Irregular and my sleep disturbed. IL is now a
aud placed myself in her care. She said at the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
Tho Sultan Succumbs

BERLIN, Aug. Is Admiral Paschen tele-
graphs Friday that tine sultan of Zanzibar
has given unconditional assent to Ger
many's claim to protection over all the ter
ritory occupied in Zanzibar by German sub
jscts, including that Of Sulta Vitu, Ger
many's friend. The sultan of Zanzibar has
ordered his subjects to keep peace with the
Germans, and has withdrawn his troop
from the new reorganiEsd German terri
Nav,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
Beware of posers who have Assumed Mrs DR. Kecks Nan
The Permanently Proved following Letters
Similar could be Given did Space Permit:

outset that she could cure me, and it Is true, am
now an entirely different man. under the regular
use OF her medicines and implicit confidence in
her have not felt as well for years as now do
have regular appetite, sound sleep, rich and
clear blood and good courage. | cin say she say
ed my life.
Had we not found Mrs. Dr. Keck, who can say
what wonld have become of our sOn-in-laws He
would have been in his grave long ago had we moi
strictly followed her treatment. Let God be
thanked for what Mrs. DIR. Keck has done for ouI
family Whoever doubts these statements will
kindly inquire of me.
MRS. MARY SoHLIcHTING.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the city clerk of Rock Island,
H., for the construction of bridge
across Rock river, near Milan, Ill. Said
bridge to be either combination or iron.
IA feet long; roadway 20 feet. Bids to
be received until O'Clock p m, August
%, 1885. The right to reject any or all
bids is reserved.
+. NJ. SINNETT,
M. NJ. BRIGGs,
JOHN c. LAFRENZ,
Bridge Committee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

E. W. Hurst represents the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Co.'S
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

Some years ago physician in Davenport who
wished to destroy Mrs. Kecks recommendations
toldme that she was publishing certificate from
a man who was dead and buried. This assertion
referred to Rudolph Hoffman: but he is now
hearty and sound and works daily in the stone
quarry
E. w. BRADY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

PARIS, Aug. ia dispatch has been re-
oeived in this city from st Petersburg stat
ing that Russia has sent England proposals
for the settlement of the disputes concern
ing Zulfikar pass and the positions DOM
manding it. The dispatch adds that 1t Is
certain England will accept the proposals.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
RUDOLPH HOFFMAN,
l54 West Second Sire,

Certified to by E " Brady. Mr. and Mrs r.
Moore, 115 Brady Street, Adam F. Staufenbiel,
American Express O, Mrs. Alice Whistler, 1918
Perry street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
HOODS
SARSAPARILLA

Has decided CLAIMS upon the pubic. IniS
is positively proven by the immense good it
has done to those who have been cured OF
diseases from which they have suffered in
tenSely for years, as verified by the publish
ed testimonials, every one OF which is pos
tive TACT.
CHELSEA, VI, Feb. "a, 1879.
MFssRs. C. l. HOOD & Co, Lowell, Mass:
The 9th day of last June was taken sick
with a swelling on my right foot, and with an
awful pain. The swelling went all over me.
My face was swelled so that could with diff
fiCulty see out OF my eyes, and broke out
over the whole surface OF my body; my right
foot up to my knee was one raw, itching
mass, and my ankle and foot so lame and
sore / could not step on it, and ii would run
SO as to wet bandage through In an hour.
In this condition MIR. W. +. Hood (Of the firm
of A. r. Hood & Son, druggists of this town.,
handed me bottle of HOOPS SARSAPARIL-
la. and told me to take it. did SO. and by
the time had taken one bottle found that
if was doing me good. l have since taken
five bottles more. After had taken three
bottles my soreness began to leave me, and
have been growing better every day, so
that to-day can walk without going lame.
/ have no soreness in my ankle and " mas
healed all up, and does not run az all. owe
nv recovery to your Sarsapariila. write
this to let yOu know that think IL deserves
the confidence of the public, especially tnose
who are troubled with humors.
Yours most truly,
JOSIAH PITKIN.
rs. Every person that saw me said that
Ineyer would get over my lameneSs without
having a running sore on my ankle; put
thank God have. J.P.
Mother Sarsaparilla has such sharpening
effect upon the appetite. No other prepa-
ration tones and strengthens the digestive
organs like HooD's SARsAPARILLA.
Price one dollar, or six bottles for five dol
lars. Prepared only by c. /. HOOD & CO..
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

Wanted-Twenty boys and girls from
10 to 90 years of age. of pleasant address;
can make mems wages. Apply at once
at 1917 Fourth ave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
MRS. DR.. KECk'S INSTITUTE,
Corner Sixth and Brady Sts., DAVENPORT, 10.

and Examinations Diseases speciaes
Deafness Throat and Lung Troubles Diseases the Liver and
Kidneys all Female Complaints.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

| will pay $1,000 if the foregoing is not IN accor
dance with the truth.
MRS DR.. KECk.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15

Might BE Considered Significant
VIENNA. Aug 15-The Tagblatt reports
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-15
HALF-CENT A WORD.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish in this COL
ump all advertisements of Lost, Found, For Rent,
For Sale Board or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices. at the low rate of one-haLf cent s00rd,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
thar ten cents
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, vita or without
board opposite Court Honse, Third ave. Mrs. A.
Stockweil. S-1w
FORSALE-Sixty lots in my additions to the
ity of Rock Island On four yearly payments, with
interest at six per Cent per annum,
d -6-m b DAVENPORT
WANTED-Canvassers for a new edition of
ssChambers Encyclopedia" revised 1885, with a
very extensive American supplement-; sold on
payments Of So 90 per month. P. F. COLLIER,
Davenport, Iowa. 14-6t
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-04-08

erages, "a to 25 lbs, 9a4c, cottage hams 7s4c;
California hams, 7akc; English breakfast bacon.
clear, lilo; English shoulders 6a4c for light 613c
for heavy; family shoulders pieces averaging to
10 lbs; &C. dried beef 15c; bacon (clear sdes) light
medium weight Sc; belh 8, do, Slec; backs do 74c
French fitch 7tb pieces, 7c Dry Salted and Picked
Meats-Engsh cured clear sides or backs (unsmokedl
74c bean pork (clear) % brl 200 lbs, $3.50: clear
pork g brl 200 TBS. $14 family pork (clearl " brl
u brls containing 100 fbs at half the price of the
barrels, with soc added to additional cost of
package Lard-Pure kettlerendered, in tierces
5l4c also in u brls and son tubs, sSc advance
price of terces 4Sfb tin trbs, and 20 ID pals. ad
vance; lob pails ! lac advance Sausage-Bologna
in cloth. 6c in skin, g. iac.
PRODUCE.
BUTTER-Creamery fancy. 29c; dairy, selected 18
020c; choice country 13015c; poor to fair, 8 a I0c
EGas-Shippers are paying lilo; selling from store
at IL l2c.
FEATHERs-Prime geese, 45c y f5; mixed duck 20
O25 ~ fb.
HoNEY-2O022c in 1 and ib cans.
MAPLE SYRUP--$1 ~ gallon.
MAPLE SUGAR-1i6D12c $p tt, and strictly pure
will bring a few cents more than quoted.
VENIsoN-14015c P 10.
POULTRy-Hens Sc ~ b; roosters, sc; young
chickens Sc; ducks, $3.50 4Y doz geese, Sc 4s doz;
hen turkeys 10c P tb TOMS &c P ID.
CIDER-Duffys, Rochester, So " brl.
WOOI-Tub-washed 2S032c; unwashed, medium,
Zoe; unwashed. common, 1Sc; Cotswold l7c; bury
and understandable according to their value.
SEEDS.
Timothy. $15001.75 " bu; clover $505 25 ~
bu; blue grass. extra clean Kentucky $1.250l 90 "
bu; red top 75cO$1 ~ bu; orchard grass, 81 500
l. 80 fp bu owing to quality.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-04-08
How to Teach Sheep-Dogs.

western mural.
First, take nice switch of stick, light but
tough Give your dog not more than two
strokes, saying, Come back" pointing behind
you. Take the dog out when you are walking,
and always make him walk behind you, using
your switch lightly, saying Come back!H New
er let him follow teams, or anyone except those
that attend the sheep When you have got him
trained to come back when told, then, and not
till then, take him among the sheep, and drive
the sheep to one particular point for week or
So In this manner use your left or right hand,
as the case requires, whichever way you
want him to so, and mind you always go your
self, saying: Set 'em up, boy calling him by
name), but don't take any notice for a lew days
whether he goes or not; only go yourself. and
see that he is following you. When you get
him to bark little, even behind you, you have
half won. When you get him to assist you in
driving them to one place. leave him and praise
him. until you think it proper to teach him more
by turning them away, and driving them back,
or to some other given point for few days.
Don't confound the dog by saying what you
mean in too many different ways When he is
driving them too fast shout Come backe and
you will find that the switching has
answered When you set him on, indicate the
direction by using your arms, and you will find
he will soon see which way to drive them. In
time you will teach him to understand the mean
ing of Steady, boy!' and when you wish him to
come to you, shout Come inr Don't use any more
than those four terms to him, and allow no one
to play with him until you get him proficient in
herding sheep. OF course when you get so far
as to want the dog to hold them up you will find
your arms just swinging first one way then the
other, will be quite sufficient for his guidance,
to keep running first one way and then the other,
and remember dogs are great imitators. If you
do il right yourself, and have patience, he will
soon do it as well as you.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-04-08
AT NEW YORK.
Flour Stronger, with Fair Demand--Ac-
tivity in Wheat.

Flour Stronger, with Fair Demand--Ac-
tivity in Wheat.
NEW YORK, April 7.-Flour-Receipts 81
O73 bbls; exports, 2360 bbls; a shade stronger;
more for export; fair iobbing demand; patent
Minnesota, extra good to prime, $4.75. Market
closing firm.
Wheat--Receipts, 19,425 bu; exports, GA, s4s
bu; spot lots advanced a ac and options Il o lsc
closing weaker, with reaction Of asc: export
demand moderate; speculation more active
sales, 7,24s. 600 bu futures, 202 900 bu spot; No.
2spring, 9i4c; ungraded red, s2@94c; steamer
No. red, s2e; No. red, S9c; No red, 92g a
922c elevator, 92c store, 933 094c afioat; No.
white. Ole; No 2red April, IA 600 bu. 9la 92ic,
closing at 9lsc; May 353 900 bu 92s 93lc closing
at g2sc: June 2 26A 900 bu, 94s @95ac, closing a.
04Re: july, ], I,096, 900 bn, 95s 097!c, closing a,
06sso August. lo4. 600 bu 97s 1854. closing :.
ne September. 10000 bu, 9ss@99sc, closing al