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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
STATED SCIENTIFICALLY.
The Medical Records Explanation of Gen,
Grants Addiction.

Grants Afiiiction.
New YORK, March THE Medical
Record, after printing letter from DR..
Barker in which he says that newspaper &c.
counts are greatly exaggerated, and eve
have never anticipated any such speedy ter
mination as they have indicated" goes OF
TO say:
"1he disease is by no means as extensive
as generally believed. In fact, the ulcera-
tons small in extent, are limited to the
right pillars of the fauce5, the anterior one
being perforated at It's base tbs al JOIN
ing right side q the root of the tongue
IS iadWat'l 10 4 sight extent as Is
also the neighboring gland under the angle
OF the Jaw un he right side ol the neck.
The root OF lie mouth, along the line of the
hard palate aud TO the right OF the mediaH
line, contains three small warUy-llke ex
cTesconces, which show a tenIency toward
cell proiileratior. The ePigiottS is free from
any abnUTmallty, rs are other parts of tht
throat Although the nduration OF
tongue has existed more or less
since last fail, when the patient
was first seen by Dr.. Douglas, the ulcera
tons rave appeared quite recently 1t was
during their progress that the general suf-
fered from pain in the right ear, which has
now bsen relieved by the local application
OF 1 per cent. solution OF cocaine. I'm
der the same treatment all the pain in
the deglutition is now entirely controlled
and the patient kept in a very com
Portable state The pulse which is nor
mally sixty per minute, occasionally reache:
eighty beat. The bodily temperature il
normal The appetite is fair, which is say
ing everything in its favor. rs the general il
not hearty eater. His bodily condition
is, however, much below par, and il
more TO be considered at present than til,
local disease. The treatment of the case ha,
been judiciousiy conservative from the start.
Fluid extract Of coca is administered in
ternailv, and iodoiorm is busted upon tin
alterations. Contrary to the general
impression, the tongue itself is moi
liberated, nor has it been, so far as W,
can learn, at any time during the progress o
the disease. The troublesome tooth, said t
have been extracted for the relief of TIA,
Unequal liberation. was on the opposite o.
sound side of the mouth, and was removed
to relieve the parsistant ache of the left ear
Gen. Grants condition Friday was no
ola,ueJ af+bar for. hot tar ar AVg,.sa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

KEY WEST, Fla, March T. Havana IL ews.
papers describe the death Of the Revolution
ist Aguero a. having occurred on the even
ing of March 2 at Frendes pastures in an
encounter OF lis band with Spanish force
commanded hy Lieut.. Louo and Sergt
Zamora, aided by the civic guards. Aguero
was hacked to pieces with mschetes Jose
Marejon was also killed. Cashmere Sofa
logo was badly wounded but .cape1. There
was great rejoicing in Havana over Aguero's
downfall, and the Revolutionists in this city
are Correspoadngiy depressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

THE silver men propose to fight Presi
dent Cleveland. Perhaps they needn't be
in a great hurry about it, They may as
well act leisurely, Nobody is going to run
away. They can make up their eager
minds to that,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
NOTES AND NOVELTIES
FATAL EFFECT OF EXCITEMENT in
THE PHILADELPHIA JAIL.
Goersen's Execution Causes the Death OF
One Prisoner and Sends Another into
Commissions An S-Year- Old Muir
derss-Rrief Sensations.

PHILADELPHIA, March T. - Thursday
when DR.. Goerssn was hanged, two convicts
confined in the prison were terribly affected
by the knowledge Of what was going on. Jo-
5eph Barrett, IS years old. ,ntined in n cell
near the gallows showed intense interest
in the hanging, but information was denied
him. His cell was seUlel during tue ex-
ccution, but Barrett must have heard the
footsteps OF the solemn process ion on the
way to the gallows. When his cell was
opened he was found dead. His death is at
ti6utei TO fright
The other man Joseph Taylor, under SEN
tence Of death for murder, became deliriou'
with fear. He heard the noise as he sat in
his cell. The echo Of the falling trap had
hardly died away when the murderer was
found Mrithing in commissions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Three DIen Killed in Hallway Wreck.

NEW ORLEANS, March THE Times
Democrat Grenada, Miss. special says: An
accident occurred Thursday night at 10
O'Clock on the Illinois Central railroad
eight miles south of this place. Mail train
No g. south bouna and running
twenty miles an hour, AM express No.
10, running thirty miles, collided. Both
engines are total wreck. Two baggage
and one mai-car were knocked into tooth
picks, and one smoker was badly wrecked
Both fremen were instantly killed, their
bodies being found in the debris of the
engines. Engineer ON the north bound
train was injured. News Agent Blake was
seriously injured, probably fatally. A man
stealing ride on the tender If tbs south
bound train was instantly killed Eight or
ten passengers in tbs north-bound train were
injured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Another attempt to drive in the thi

Another attempt to drive in the thin
end of the wedge has been made at Ok
ford, and this time successfully. A pro-
posal has been introduced in congregation
to admit women to the first examination
for the degree OF bachelor or music, and
has been carried by majority of two to
one. Before long it may be supposed
that the wedge will be driven in stage
further, and that women will be able to
obtain at least one of the Oxford degrees.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
CARD.

TO all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
! will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

NEW York. Mar h 7--Before fifty pao-
pie in private I"o'n, about midnight Thurs
day night, Jtiumy Ntzhugh, and Jack Boy
Ian fought nine very hard rounds. In the
earlier part Il the tight MciiuGh took a
strong lead hut at the END al the third
round Boylan had got the measure 1T the
man, and hit with him every time they
countered mutually on tue hose AMI mouth,
drawing blood in streams. From this point
ont RoYlan gradually wore his adversary
down, and when they wore called up for the
tenth round McHugh refused to 80 on, and
Boylan was adjldged the winner. The lie
was almost poundei out Of M Hugh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

THE government Of England should
employ some small children TO handle
such explosives as it is necessary to use,
that there may he comparative safety for
the general public. As things are, the
professional dynamiters are not half as
dangerous as the unprofessional.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
In the Dear Old DAYS.

We differ in creed and politics, but we
are unit all the same on the desirable
ness of fine head of hair. If you mourn
the loss of this blessing and ornament, &
bottle or two of Parker's Hair Balsam will
make you look as you did in the dear old
days. 1t is worth trying. The only stand
ard SOC. article for the hair,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Been Bankrupt for Two Years.

PTTsBURG, March Papers have been
prepared for presentation to the court ask
ing the appointment of ia roceigcr for the
Pittsburg x Western Railroad company.
The road Is now said to have been bankrupt
for two or three years past, and several
heavy judgments which have been
STAYED of are beng pressed for settlement
Its bonded debt outstanding is s., no, 500
and its capital stock is 81, $1,000 About
$50, 900 of its paper, it is said, went to pro
test here this weak
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
FROM FOREIGN SCORES.
Granville on Bismarck Wales and the In.
vincible7-Jhe War Eumors.

yincible7-Jhe War Eumors.
LONDON, March In tie house of lorls
Friday afternoon Lord Granville, minister
for foreign affairs, made a speech in which
he referred nj some length &c
the recent utterance, Of Prince Bis
marck, the German chancellor concerning
the late diplomatic corresponiehca between
the two countries Lnri Granville denied
that he had causei to be published any com
munication from Prince Bismarck which
could be justly regarded Is of a confidential
character and the only way IN which ht
could account For the latters accusation +,
that effect was that Prince Bismarck
had entirely misunderstood his motives.
In concluding his remarks Lord Granville
said that England, beyond all other nations,
was gratiiied at Germany's greatness. Nc
efforts would be Spared on tie part of heI
majcsty's government to promote a lasting
and beneficial friendship between tho tive
countries
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

1t would be we'll for housckecpers to
know that Dr. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der is free from Alum, Ammonia and
other Objectionable Drugs, hence the pur
est and most economical. DR., Price S
Cream Baking Powder is beyond all ques-
ton the best and most perfect of anything
in the market To insure certainty, buy
II only in ems.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
A Texans Double Tragedy.

SAN ANTONIO Tex. March News was
received here VI a double tragedy which has
last taken place at Eurnet August Schaefer
gave hiS wife poison, calmly awaited her
death, aud then took a dose of the deadly
drug him,ei. lie died in short time. The
couple lived unhappily. and their domestic
differences are believed to have caused the
tragedy it is not known whether Mrs
Schaefer was 5on5entins party t. the pos
Cuinr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
They are Not Sorry.

There is one thing nobody regrets
that is, the day thay first adopted Parker
Tonic as their regular family medicine
It's range is so wide, and its good effect!
so sure, that nothing else, except gooG
nursing. are needed in a great majority Of
cases. Buy it, try it, and afterwards il
will not require any praise from US.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

GENERAL BUTLER is making an able rc-
treat. 1t is a great deal to claim. The
British force that was sent out to smash
will do more than can be reasonably ex>
pected if it saves itself from being smash
ext. II is Illuminating confession.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

SUAKIM March Troops are suffering
intensely in this vicinity from the great
scarcity of water. The weather has beer
very warm and the pools and streams are
nearly all dried up. The soldiers suffer
greatly from the heat and drought, but foI
the most part are not discouraged. Some
however, attempt to cause discomfort in the
ranks, but such are quickly punished. The
men think the drought will be only of short
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Another Natural Gas ExrIosiop.

PITTsBURG, Pa, March AT . O'Clock
Friday afternoon, frightful and destruc-
tive explosion of artificial gas occurred on
the second and thirl floors of Bakowelps new
law building, situated at The corner Of Grant
anl diamond streets. The floors were oc.
cupied by attorneys. So fnr a, learned nc
one was killed, but several persons are re-
ported as dangerously injured aud the walls.
windows and furniture are lady damaged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

New York, March The failures Of the
last seven days reported to K g. Dun & Co,
in the United States, were 255; in Canada
80; total, 217, as compared with 2s4 las
week Three -fourths OF the casualties were
furnished by the western, southern and Pa
eitie states and Canada.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Swallowed Rat Poison.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 7.-Jeremiah
Haden, said to belong to prominent Nir
gnia family, was prisoner in the police
court here Friday. charged with stealing
clothing. Suddenly he fell groaning to tho
floor, and it was discovered that he hal
taken rat poison. He was taken back to
iail unc nscious aud /, believed to he dying
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
AN ANSWER WANTED,

Can any one bring US a case OF Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per.
mancntly cured and and who are daily re
commenting Electric Bitters, will prove
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, week Back, OF
any urinary complaint quickly cured; they
purify the blood regulate the bowels, ant
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at soc. a bot
tie by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Gathering In the Military Forces

HALIFAX, N s., March 7-Orders have
been received by the WEIGH brigade, royal
artillery, and Royal Irish rifles, composing
this garrison, to hold themselves ready to be
called into service by the home government
The line regiments at Bermuda have re.
ceiyed similar Instructions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

Mr.. B. II. Jacques, Houlton. Nc. spent
$500 in trying to cure his rheumatism and
received no benefit until he used Athlo-
phoros, which relieved him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Tie Roller Contest.

New YORK, March 1.-THE STORES of the
contestants in the roller match at 8 p. IN.
Friday, was: Donovan. S93 miles: Schock.
$40; Boyst, $50; Maddocks, S24; 0meiia, 81
Meyers, rs; Allen, 6S4; johnson, 6i9; Ward,
go; Calhoun, GA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Killed Her Cousin.

SCoTTsvILLE, Va, March 7.-Melville
Barnett, boy years old, living near here
was found dead in an clubhouse a few days
since The community was startled by the
intelligence that the boy was killed by his
first cousin, girl of s, daughter of David
Cooper The matter weighed on the
conscience of the girls sister, a
year her Junior, and she stated that
the girl strucl, Melville over
the head Of a shovel and killed him The
girl although nearly the same age, had the
boy completely under her control, and had
been i'll the habit Of whipping him whenever
lie diSplcasej her, he submitting to the pun
ishmant, as although muscular, he stood in
great terror Of her, yet was never satisfied
10 be out Of her presence. The alleged
murderes5 became confused when interro.
gated and said the boy was choked to deat&
with an egg-shelL An examination shows
that he died from conclusion Of the brain,
his skull being badly bruised as if from a
blow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
One nondholder I'm Luck.

PHILADELPHIA March Three men
were seen t. follow a boy along Walnut
street Thursday morning, and on reaching
Seventh street, une OF them tried to grab a
basket the boy was carrying, and struck
him in the face Tie assailant and his aC-
completes walked off without accom-
plishing their purpose. The boy followed, and
pointed the trio out to a policeman, Only
one of the party was arrested the other two
escaping In the evening Mr.. }. /. Shaw Of
7l5 Locust street, the boys employer, in
formed the lieutenant of police that the
basket contained $4,000 in bonds and Sc
curities, and Ithat lie had sent them to be
deposited in the bank. The man arrested
gave his name =, George Taylor, and at a
bearing Friday morning was held in $1,000
hail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

The Boston Music hall has not yielded
a fair dividend to the stockholders for
some time, it is announced, and in conse--
quence they are considering proposition
for its conversion into theatre.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

If the day is not cloudy on Aug. u,
1899, England may view total eclipse OF
the sun, the only total eclipse in the next
$50 wears.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

- For notices Interference 10 sJua. Er
sions, changes of time, and other i}au- q .a.a.
in connection with the Chicago. milwaukee, Is II
Paul Railway, please refer to tie ioga |.na, f..
this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
The Surname Bench.

ATLANTA, Sept. 2e, 1854. -From experience
think S S s a very valuable remedy for cutene-
Gus diseases. and at the same time an lnVi9erat-
ing tonic. JAMES ttcksoN;
Chief Justice of Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 7--On the
east part of the public buildings, and about
ninety feet from the ground, there is a has-
relief Of the coat of arms of Philadelphia,
one Of tie essential features of which is a
bare arm about three feet long, holding a
pair Of scales The arm is cut from q block
OF marble. and is attached to it at
the elbow, Mt the hand, and at the center of
the arm Friday morning the arm, weigh
ing. perhaps, 100 pounds fell to the ground,
fortunately hurting no one. The cause Of
the fail was the formation of ice back OF the
arm, ami during the thaw there was an ex-
pan, son, which cracked and then forced oil
the arm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
Rejected the Bi-Metallie Standard

BERLIN, March Tin the reichstag Friday
a motion to restore the currency to hi
metallic standard, coming silver of full
value, was rejected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
The Nebraska Treasury Robbery Sinu-

OMAHA, Nch., March There are ru-
mors that the attack 10y robbers upon the
state treasurerS Office on Saturday was a
preconceived scheme to cover up defalca-
ton, and that the arrest of,the robbers was
a surprise To the officials, instead of being
prearrangei These rumors add to the ex,
element about tie affair, and will lead to
an investigation
Out of twenty-six graduates at the Ohio
Dental college, TIE gold medal was conferred
upon the only woman III the class, Miss Car
rie Lloyd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

Irregular eating at restaurants is be-
coming fruitful source of dyspepsia in
our cities, according to an eminent writer
of hyrieue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07

The enamel of the teeth is the hardest
tissue of the body and contains only 3
per cent of animal matter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-07
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-08-08

is to become of us9 What is to be
done with all the gold, silver and pa
per money which is locked up in our
banks? Is it to remain there until
some foreign capitalist comes here and
experiments with natural gas" and
finds it success These are ques-
tons now agitating the people of the
Queen City, who sometimes envy
Frostburg, when she has plenty of
good spring water in her reservoir and
is not troubled with mosquitoes during
these dog days, when even politicians
feel too much exhausted to work.
But only wait a few weeks, Mr.. Edi-
tor, and you will hear news from
Cumberland which will make Frost
burg politicians howl. Cumberland
wants the county clerk, sheriff, sena-
tor, and at least two members of the
House of Delegates one county COM
missioner and the county surveyor.
Frostburg and Homecoming can have
the balance of the ticket, J. Semmes
Devecmon, it is said, will be the dark
horse that will win the race after the
fight is over between Messrs. Richard
T. Semmes and cashier Daniel Amman,
of the Second National. Devecmon's
friends say he will give David W.
Sloan a tight pull at the polls in case
the republicans give the Ex-State'>
attorney the nomination, and that ii
will not be in the end like the Rich
mond-Devecmon contest, but one de.
cisive and successful at the polls with.
out any talk of contest after the cleo
ton.
But what say the republicans to this
prophecy on the part of the friends OF
young Devecmon From our stand.
point we would say Devecmon ought
to win, now that the democracy are in
power throughout the country, and
none but democrats could have any
influence at Annapolis. Something
more than electing q U. S. Senator
State Treasurer and Police Commits.
sioner will be required of the Senator
from Allegany county. Frostburg vii
need more water. The mining Law
will have to be amended and demo
crat can do more than a republi cal
possibly can for the good of our pc ople
When Maryland goes republican, and
a republican takes the seat now occu
pied by Governor Henry Lloyd, whom
your correspondent has known since
he was school boy, then it will be tn,
time to send Brace or Sloan to tn,
Maryland Senate. At the presen
time, outside of politics, both in tn,
Senate and House of Delegates, goo'
solid democrat can do more for this
great mineral country than a dozer
republicans, I care not how popular
they may be at home. The day viii
come and very soon l hope wheu tn,
miners will be convinced of this fact
Let them try Devecmon as an expert
ment to succeed Brace and be convinc
ed of this truth. CADMUs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-08-08
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
we ARE NOT POSTED.
To the MINING JOURNAL.

To the MINING JOURNAL
The democracy of Allegany county
have not forgotten who it was that
won the great Senatorial fight of
1874"
Many of them, however. would
gladly forget the circumstances under
which that battle was won.
Did your correspondent, who last
week referred to the event, and doe
lie now vote the democratic ticket?
INQUIRER.