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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS.
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The heather in New York and Illinois
may rage, hut Missouri is at the national
capital to stay. A compatriot there has
wei observed that Missouri IS whole>
sale democratic state and above doing a
retail business in anything
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

THE car of Russia proposes paying
the emperor of Austria visit during the
summer. Unless royalty can travel with.
out the probability of being blown up
with dynamite, or killed in planned
railroad wreck, the Govereigns of Europe
should either travel in balloons or 60
though pneumatic tubes. They are much
safer in countries where Nihilists, An
archists and dyncmiters are not so nus
merOUs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
BuokIan,s Arnins Salua.

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 eruptioas, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box. For sale BY
Hartz q, Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
The Dominion rrust Come Down. =

OTTAWA, Ont, March l7.-It is reported
on good authority that George Stephen,
president of the Canadian Pacific railway,
has written Sir John A. Macdonald that IN
less the government comes at once to the
assistance of the company the work of con
struction will he stopped. This, 1t is ex.
pected, will induce the supporters of the
government who have thus far refused to
grant further aid to yield.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

A Wheeling paper says that "a West
Virginia lawyer recently sued dead man,
got Judgment, issued an execution, adj
vertised his property, sold it, got the
money, stuck it in his pocket and spent
il for whisky before the court was APP
prised of This death" And yet they say
that the south is lacking in enterprise.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

There is religious sect in Ohio that
believes that human beings turn to cats.
There seems to be good deal of reason
for this belief. We have always won
dered how cat that had never been
human being could dodge a bootjack be-
for man could get ready to throw it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
GEN. Grant Again a Little Worse.

NEW York, March H. - Gen. Grant
passed bad night Sunday night, and Mon
day morning was not 80 well He slept but
little, and was restless and fretfuL He took
food several times during the night and ap-
pSared to be suffering some pain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
Not So mich YNnr TALL.

LONDON, March l7-Advices from
Gubren, under date of sMarch S, state that
affairs are little brighter. SIR Peter
Lamsden's escort consists Ok only 400 troops,
and only fifty ere with Gen Ridgeway at
Pendjeh, where they receive mails from
Meshed every three days. The News says
the warlike preparations in India have
evoked great enthusiasm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

TA1goTToN. Ca. Sept. II, lSSI.-Ny little son.
now seven wears old. broke out when babe three
weeks with what the doctors called eczema, be-
ginning on the head and gradually spreading over
his whole body lie was treated for five years o.
more by various physicians without relief, ana
The little boys health was completely broken
down About year ego / was induced TO use on
him Swifts Specific, and Two bottles cured him
sound and well, and there has been nc sign OF Il
return OF the disease T. 0. HOLMES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
Visited the President.

WASHINGTON CITY. March lI-Amons
the presidents visit rs Moniay were Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, vi q President Hen
bricks, Secretary Bayard Senator Voorhees,
and ex-senator Mcdonald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

WASHINGTON CITY, March l1.-The sen
ate in executive session, Monday, confirmed
Gen. J. c. Black, of Illinois, commissioner OF
! r1an.inuc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

Have used Tongalinc in neuralgia and
rheumatism, and it has acted like charm;
it is certainly specific in that class OF
disease. Frank 0. Young, M. D., Lexing-
tnn XIV
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

from Cardinal Manning, warning commu
nicants against the temptations of intern
perance on st Patrick's day, was read in all
the Catholic churches in his diocese Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

LONDON, March II The government hiss
suspended for one year the discharge OF
soldiers eligible for reserve force and also
transfers from the army in India to the re-
serves
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

Why every one needs, and should take,
Hoods Sarsaparilla in the SPRING
1st: Because the system is now in its
greatest need. Hoods rsaparilla gives
strength.
Cd; Because the blood is sluggish and
impure. Hoods Sarsaparilla puriies.
30: Because, from the above facts,
Hoods Sarsaparila will do greater
amount of good now than at any other
time Take it now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
Poisoned by q Nurse.

Some eight years ago WAS inoculated with pol
son by a nUrsg who infected my babe With blood
faint The little child fingered along until it wls
about two years Old when IL little life was yield
ed up to the fearful poison. For six long years !
was covered with sores and ulcers from head to
foot, and in my great extremity ! prayed to Gie.
No language car expires my feelings OF woe du-
ring those long six years ] had the best medical
treatment Several physicians successfully treat.
ed me but ell TO no purpose The mercury and
potash seemed to add fuel TO the flame which was
3evouriRg me About three months ago | was
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
vsgyyysvgs r Tssgsgg
ssSEssssEas EKsksssFEsssssk
NoderR.ScieRco
md SkePIiCiSm=

What has skepticism done for the world?
Nothing but to suggest doubts It has even
suggested that Rheumatism csnnoJ be cured
SkeptIcism Is as bad as Rheumatism
What has Science done for the world?
A good many things; for instance, 1t hSsS
shown that rheumatism can be cured.
It has shown that Neuralgia can be got rid OF.
Modern science has proved that Rheumatism is
4 blood disease, and has provided ATHL0PHoRoi
as the remedy which can completely cure IT,
II has proved that although the old doctors
falleo TO overcome Neuralgia, ATHL0PHoRCS can
reach Il, and eradicate It from the system.
II has proved that though these tormeltng
diseases were 50 slow ard obstinate, they can
be overcome IN q little while by means Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
I'd; Because the blood is sluggish and

According to the Gainsboro ga. Hcr>
aid calf in that town has an ear about
the size of Il silver dollar growing out of
each eye. The animal is about fifteen
months old. and can see little.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

On less than 2 per cent of the area of
the cotton states is grown three fourths OF
all the cotton manufactured in Europe
and the United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
"Unser Frltz" to Visit Paris


PARIS, March lila Franco announces
that Frederick William, crown prince of
Germany, will visit Paris in April.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
and / felt hope
again revive in
my breast: but
alaaI aluAL No
.s,s

had spent so much for medical treatment that we
were too poor TO buy. oh the agony OF that mo
meut, Health and happiness within your reach,
but too poor 10 grasp II. ! applied. however, to
those who were willing and able to help me, aud
! have taken Swirt's Specific, and am now sound
and well once more. Swifts Specific Is the bcsl
blood pulitzer IN tbe world, and is The greatest
blessing of he age
MRS T W. LEE, GrccWii Tile. Ala.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
HThI0Ph0r0S

Don't be stepjicaL II you have any douotsa9
20 what ATHLoFHCRos can do WlIte to some o.
those whom Is has cured. For instance, Rev. 8.
II. Deunen- D. D., Pastor Third Congregational
Church, Of New Haven, Conn, the Rev. W. T.
Corbit, pastor George St 4. Z Church, Of New
Haven, the Rev j. 4. SeGrlcS, pastor W1lett st.
NJ. E. Church, New York city, Mt. BrummeA, the
well known candy manufacturer OF New York,
Ex-GOy. BigClOw. Of Connecticut ana many
others, equally well hn0Wn
If You cannot get ATHLopEGDOs Of your drurg5st,
We will send it express paid, on receipt q regular
price-,ue dollar per bottle. We prefer that you DQy
It from your druggist but !! he hgsn't it, DO not 10
persuaded to try something else, but order at once
from Us Is directed
ETHL0PR0a0S co., 10 WALL ST., HEE YORK.
Ys.rssss,..sEfYsEssIHR !. sssysyE3sgssf3Rgg7s7
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17
FIGHTING IN CENTRAL AMERICA.

The City of Panama Attacked by Revo-
IutlOnistS.
PANAMA, VIA GALVESTON, Tex, March
1.-THE city of Panama was attacked at 4
a. m, Monday, by party of revolutionists,
commanded by Gen. Aizpura numbering
80 men. The government is defending the
city. Firing is going on incessantly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-17

advised I
try Swift
Specific
Wedid 81
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
Did Mr.. Cleveland Once Love I

There IS dim, shadowy fear among
the fair sex at the capital, says o Wash
ington correspondent, that the mythical
Bufalola lady whom rnmor has betrothed
to Mr.. Cleveland may turn up at any
time and carry off the prize, but there is
the best authority for stating that the
fear is groundless. The only woman the
President ever loved has been dead more
than twenty years. The most authentic
reports have it that while quite q young
man, teaching school in western New
York village, he met and loved q young
girl not yet seventeen. They were en-
gagged, but the poverty Of both parties
prevented their marriage. The young
teacher made up his mind to 60 to Ohio
for the purpose Of providing home for
his betrothed, and was on the point Of
starting for the West when she fell sick,
and in less than q week was carried to
her last resting place. There are no abb
solute proofs Of the truth Of this story.
The President has never mentioned the
matter to his nearest friends, and the
source Of information is town gossip
handed down with perhaps the usual
variations and additions. Whether the
President has remained single out OF
romantic fidelity to the memory of his
youthful love, or whether bachelor
life is best suited to his inclinations, is,
Of course, matter Of conjecture. Those
who know him best say he is too well
fixed in his old ways to change at this
late day, ana that no bride will be mis-
tress Of the White House while he Il
occupant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
The Stranger was Surprised.

swell, Inever saw the like.
Such. was the exclamation I heard
while whizzipg along in an express
train Of the New York, Lake Erie and
Western Railroad the other day. / had
been deeply immersed in a novel and
had not noticed that the weather had
changed and that it was raining. "Oh,
that's nothing; we see il every spring
and fall. I" The speaker was a brake
man and his remark was addressed to
the man who had never seen the like,
The latter had arisen from the seat in
front Of mine TO get drink of water
and had halted to gaze out Of the oppo-
site window. The brakeman stood By
his side and continued; That's nothing;
this is the dividing line between rain
and snow at this season. "
CHANGING from my window on the
South side Of the car I saw the pane
notified with raindrops and q board
fence running parallel to the track black
with wet. Then peeping out Of win
dow on the north side understood the
strangers surprise. The ground on
that side Of the track was gray with
snowAakes and they were still falling.
''The dividing hne--how2" stam-
mered the man addressed by the brake
man.
''Why this is the point where the di-
vidinglin between rain-storms and
snow-storms crosses this road, +" said the
brakeman. sOf course / don't mean
that every storm here is snow to the
north Of rs and rain to the south Of us,
but at just this season Of the year q
storm is sure to be divided within q
quarter ola mile Of this spot, not far
from Allendale."
"How do you explain it 2" I asked.
'sExplain it p" said the brakeman. 81
don't pretend to. I only know our
trainmen have noticed ii for years
every spring and fall in this neighbor-
hood if q storm came up at the right.
season. Some folks as Is wiser than /.
say that the air from the sea impreg-
mates the other air as far inland Is this
and warns it, while beyond this belt Of
country the breath Of the Gulf Stream
as you might call Il, has no effect. But
Idon't KNOW cant ten. I just know it's
this way onst year, as you can see for
yourself and he vanished IN the direc-
ton Of the baggage car.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05

An English lady bad occasion, some
tine sinca, e travel without escort
from Suffolk ID London, and she vas
forced 70 tsks train "a which there
we're 10 carriages reserved for ladies.
There Is q compartment occupied
only hy the Rev. III. Spnrgeon, the
guard said n answer to her expression
q Disappointment s'pethaps yon do not
object 90 riding with him.
The LADY acquiesead, and accordingly
vas - placed.
An inquiry On thepart Of the reverend
gentleman il relation 70 the window
opened the conversation, and presently
the twO travellers were liscoursing
amicably upon general topics. At length
they reached Mr.. Epurgeon's native
village, where the train paused q few
moments.
81 presume, madame. the gentleman
observed with genuine enthusiasm
''that you have heard Of Spurgeon, the
great preacher. This village has the
honor Of being his birthplace. /"
He went on from this text, drawn ont
somewhat. il is true. by the lady, and
praised himself most unsparingly, de-
claring Spurgeon to be the most eminent
divine in al England. When London
was reached. he politely assisted the
lady into cab. and was bidding her
good bye, when she said:
II thank you very much for your
kindness, Mr. Spurgeon.
Surprise. chagrin and anger oil painted
themselves upon the face of the other,
but he apparently struggled to maintain
bis countsnance and his temper. Srik-
ing himself mechanically upon the
chest, he exclaimed:
'sDown, temper Down, temper
down r.
Aud turning upon his heel he left her
abruptly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05


Dave B, . handsome, brave,
and popular young soldier b the Con-
federate army, was fond Of good living;
and II there was anything il the poul-
try, pork, or mutton Line in the county
round about camp. Dave was pretty sure
to find It out, and to have some Of II
He was . shrewd, bold fOrager. He
hardly ever failed il his mission. One
dap ne tramped many miles from camp
over an adjacent mountain into lovely
valley beyond, where il had come to his
knowledge Q flock Of sheep were quietly
feeding. 6tealthily creeping upon them,
he Iegeled his musket, fired, and saw
one Of the animals tumble over, while
the rest scampered away with alright.
As he strobe toward his victim. two
figures in Confederate uniform stepped
ont from their concealment behind some
bushes and ordered him to halt. These
were guards, stationed to protect the
stock and property Of 3 rich old Virginia
farmer. Our friend, with sad heart,
walked deiectedly before his captors TO-
ward q large, elegant country mansion
near by. The old gray-haired farmer
met them at the door, and being fully
informed as to how matters stood.
showed savage disposition, and abused
our friend numerically.
Finally he was asked If he had not
visited that side Of the mountain before.
He was hesitating as to what reply to
make, but glancing around, and seeing
a pretty young lady q silent witness Of
the scene, he gathered new courage
from her presence, feeling assured that
SO lovely creature could not but SYM
pathize and intercede for him. So,
looking appealingly toward her, be an
swered that he had only been on that
side of the mountain once before. The
question then put was, when was it q
and ne Immediately answered, naming
the day. No sooner had the words es-
capped his lips than this lovely girl, in
an excited manner. turned to her father
and said, 'Lor, pa, that was the very
day we missed our old black SOW r.
That settled the matter, and poor
Dave was marched away to q place Of
security to await trial by court-martial.
--Harper's "Draaer."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
How to Manage a Man.

" Il i
Nine men out OF ten are manageable
if you go the right way about il, writes
woman who knows, and one great
point ID to act after marriage Just as you
did before. Argument and contradiction
are vital enemies to married peace.
Should you wish for anything particu.
larly, don't insist upon it after refusal.
Some women are persistent, and ask:
ssWhy may not ? Why don't you do
as ask you ~ and irritate the man.
Rather bide your time, and make an ex-
ira good dinner Of his favorite dishes,
put bow on Of the color he likes, make
home and yourself sweeter than ever.
You'll get il sure, even If you have "a
wait. Also, when you wish him
to do any particular thing which
you know will be for his good,
for heavens sake do not say sDoit.
Rather drop hint that you think 50
and so would be q good thing 10 do.
Get him interested, and then let the
subject drop. venture TO say that in
short time shat man will do precisely
as you wished; he will never permit you
to think that be has traded the least on
your common sense.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
A NeW va.

On June /, says the Philadelphia
Press, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany viii introduce Z new aiE system
Of signals in their passenger trains, to
take the place Of the bell rope nowin use
When the air brake was irst used il
was discovered that the pipes were too
small, and larger ones were put In.
These old pipes viii now be nssd to
signal from the conductor to the
engineer when the former wishes to
stop tho train. The pipes VIII commu.
nicase with . small whistle il tbs en-
gineega cab, and the signal viii beeiyan
By tie conductor pulling ropa, which
viii hang On che side Of the car. The
main ndvantaee u this gemenk
WI ba thnt Il viii be more dizcnlt
Tor tho pssssng gers "a stop the train.
TEAMS are often stopped b none existed
or intoxioaled Pes ngers, and accidents
are likely g oe1nx when aueh thing
haprs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
Passing Away.

The name Of Sucker Flat" a once
lively and prosperous town in California,
viii soon pass from atlas and gazetteer.
Tha main portion Of the town has been
destroyed By fire. and most of the dwell
ing houses have been deserted or torn
down. Even the main street of what
was cnce town has been mined away.
and It i impossible TO get through with 3
team. A number oF che deserted dwell
ings are il good condition, and stin
look pretty with their flower garden
and creeping vines and roses. But being
unoccupied the houses viii soon tumble
down and the weeds will take the place
Of flowers and vines. The miners have
exhausted the treasures that attracted
them 70 The locality, and there Is moth
ing left 20 make human habitation Of
the spot desirable.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05
How Re- Tempted FcnIans.

One Of the most prominent Irish Ma
tionalists in New York city said to 8
New York Herald reporter that Louis
Riel, the half-breed rebel leader, had
never received any substantial support
from the Fenians.
''Riel came to New York city ct the
time that Meledy and Condor, the re-
leased reyolutionists arrived in New
York, " be said. ''He proposed to the
Irish leaders a plan by which they
should cooperate in a Manitoban rebel
lion. IT was his purpose to precipitate
hostilities as soon as possible, and he
claimed that there were plenty of en-
thusiastic men who were eager to join
his ranks the moment that the standard
of revolt was raised. All that he needed
was money, and he asked us to supply
that. He promised TO found great
northwestern republic in the event Of q
victorious outcome OF the proposed war.
RieI was asked what interest he imagined
the Irish had in the half-breeds while
their own country was in need. In reply
he said that his government would be
friendly to the Irish. and would endeavor
in every way to secure the freedom Of
Ireland. In addition to this he promised
that, Il they were successful, the half
breeds would give large land grants to
the Irish revolutionists, 80 that patriotic
Trishmen could coIonize In q country
practically their own, and from that base
II operations begin to solve, by force or
By any other means, the political future
81 Ireland"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-05

Ee1oRN. That is droI story abona
4 fellow On board an ocean steamer who
ct Of to himself and presented such q
1orlorn appearance that some ladies on
deck thought they ought to inquire
what vas che matter. 50 one old lady
approached and asked the lonely one
Why he was 30 disconsolate. ssThe fact
IS, sid be. Il am o. my bridal trip.
put didn't have money enough q
bring my vie with nae.