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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Persecuting German A ,nerteuns.

WASHINGTON CRY. Nov. d - Infor-
nation has reached here that the
Austrian government, in imitation
of the government Of north Germany,
has Issued decree relative to
German American residents in that country
who have not performed military service
The decree threaten, the penalties Of the
law to German Americas who have re-
turned to Au,tria, it their conduct is
not satisfactory. Our state depart
ment has received neither official nor I'M
official advices as to this decree. There il
no naturalization treaty between the United
States AMI Au,tria, and German Americans
will be- practically at the mercy of the
Austrian govern ment
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
RICH IN PRECIOUS METALS,
Also In Cattle, Is Ariz,na-Lo. tho Had
Ind ian.


Ind Ian.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov G.-GovernOr
Tuttle, of Arizona. in his annual report,
says the development of the mineral re-
sources of Ariz ma dem lnStrataS that the
territory affords the grlnle' t mineral field
in the country. He estimates the output of
the mines for the year ended, Dec. 81, 1854,
at about 81, 800 900 silver, and 1850, 600 gold
bullion, about So, 800. 200 res and base bull
ion, and Sc 100 900 worth o. copper The
yield of the present year will equal that of
1884. Cattle raising in the territory is as
sumng an Importance second only to min.
ing. He think there are 800, 900 head of
cattle in the territory now. He recommends
AN appropriation FOR the sinking OF nrtes.
ian wells with a view to reclamation
of ssrile lanl Is. Tho population of Arizona
is placed at $1,000 ami the value of AS
sessed property at $50, 0o0 000
The governor in touching on the indian
question re fers to tho "meddlesome cranks
and eastern sentimentalists who still believe
in the mythical noble rel men Of Coopel'+
novels" The accepted conclusion now, he
says, is that the Indians of the
far west, are other diseased,
filthy, on-producing vagabonds, or
cruel, treacherons boasts of prey in human
form. He recommends the removal of the
Troublesome Apaches from the San Carlos
reservation to the In ian territory or some
other suitable place, or else the norrowin 9
of their present reservation, disarnling
them and placing them IN Ter military sur
yeillance
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

have been treated by DR., Mrs Keck and the
benefits have received frcm her advice and
treatment are ondcrtnl; had suffered frCm ca
Erri Tor over twenty years; ii Ia d elected my
whole system very badly. | had poypus in my
nostrtls 50 could not breathe through my nose
lhrse she removed by medicine not having per-
formed amy opemtou, can now breathe freely
through my nose My sense of smell is now re
turning, which lrft me twenty years ago; she has
done more toward removing my tUtarrh than n
the physicians ever hod; my brain was diseased
ana had been insane, was at Independence asy =
lnm for eight months. and feel sure would h
there now II II were NOT for the benefits rccei
Ell from her; do not now have the asthma that .
have suffered with for four years; neither do 1
suffer with the misery snl pain in my left side.
and spleen. MY kidneys we've badly diseased; /
was bloatcd aud my liver waf Affected | couuhcu
n great del and now those symptoms have mos ly
dsappcarcui | can highly recommend this lady
az a physician WILLIAM W. hunk.
Webster city, May 20, lSs>.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

PlrTsBURG, Nov. 6. The fight between
the nalers and manufacturers is assuming
u lively phase, and important and decisive
action is anticipated very soon There l.
no indication of u weakening on the part OF
the nailers, who maintain that their posi-
ton is hourly becoming stronger on &C
count Of the depleted stock AMI increased
demand. Purcha sers are becoming Very
impatient at the delay in having their or
derj ii led and threaten II permanent re
moval OF their orders. Vics President
Stevens, of the Nailers' association, leave:
the city on very important mission nex
Monday. His destination is known to but
few of the craft, who refuse to divulge it,
The trip is regarded with significance by
the locked out men. The price of nails ha,
gone up 10 s. -, and they are worry scarce
in tina market
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
SOME of the tragedies of real life in II

SOME of the tragedies of real life IN the
metropolis are stranger than any fiicton.
More than generation ago u man, VINO
was known as a tanker in Louisville, ny,
married beautiful woman of that cIty'
by whom he had in few years six OF the
most beautiful daughters. lie was indu'-
gent to them in a degree which was the
marvel Of the city in which he lived, he
brought them ~ in comparative lgnor-
ance, though all were unusually bright
One day during lnc war he was suddenly
compelled to le We Louisville and ny TO
Canada. Thcn it came out that he had
robbed United States paymaster, naheu
Cook, of Sl05 000 at cards, and his VIE
learned for the first time that his business
of banking involved simply the keeping
of n faro bank. She concealed this TACT
from her children and fled to New York
with them to hide in that great metropo =
lis. She succeeded. She reared these
girls in an exemplary way, notwlthslana-
ING she was compelled to receive from her
d,shonored husband the fruits OF his
swindling at cards. She bore 1t Tor
wears until she had married off all OF her
six daughters, then she refused further
aid from her husband. All this time the
children remained in ignorance OF their
fathers character and business and were
proud Of him Suddenly, few years
ago, he died. and the New York papers
told the true story of his criminal lie.
and the daughters learned what TIER
father had been One died from the
shock. Three others withdrew themsci>
YES from all acquaintance with ola
friends. One, whose husband was c4ui'
" fond and proud of her refused to lei
her hide her head in secrecy and pine
way. The other, her fathers favorte'
and who had more than her share OF
family pride, and who had not intre-
quently twlttcd her hand some husband
with the fact that he was ''in trade
while her father was banker, in the first
shock of the relation of the real charac-
ter of her father abandoned her home
turned to dissipation in drink to some ex
tent and to gambling desperately, anc
finally, in the course of only two years OF
shame, has descended to the low level o.
the mistress of a faro banker
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, OF MechanicsburS,
Pa. writes: II was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced
to a soalking 4Sheleton. Got free trial
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which did me so much
good that bought dollar bottle After
using three bottles, found myself once
more man, completely restored to
health, with hearty appetite, and gain
in flesh of 4S lbs" Call at HartZ &
Bahnsens drug store and get free trial
bottle of this certain cure for all Lung
Diseases. Large bottles 81 90.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago | broke down with kids
ney and liver complaint and rheumatism.
Since then have been unable to be
about at ALL My liver became hard like
wood; my limbs were pulled up and fiji
led with water.
All the best physicians agreed that
nothing conld cure me. resolved to try
Hop Bitters; have used seven bottles
the hardness has gone from my liver. the
swelling from my limbs, and it has work
ed miracle in my case; otherwise ]
would have been now in my grave.
J. w. MoREY. Buffalo. Oct. /, 1881.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

had severe attack of catarrh over a
year ago, and became so deaf could not
hear common conversation. | snf-
fered terribly from roaring in
my head. I procured a bottle
of Ely's Cream Balm, and in
three weeks could hear as well as | ever
could, and now can cheerfully say to all
who are afflicted with the worst of dis
eases, catarrh and deafness, take one
bottle of Elys Cream Balm and be cured
1t is worth 81 900 per bottle to any man,
women or child suffering from catarrh.-
A. E. Newman, Grayling, Campbell Co.,
Mich.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes
4 never hesitate to recommend youl
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the puresl
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaint
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to he without them
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz y
Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Business Paralyzed In Galveston.

GALVESTON. Tex, Nov. T. The trike in
auguratei by the knights of Labor con
tinues, and, as far as known, ~ stop toward
arbitration or a settle inenu of the difficulty
has been taken by either s!a. NJ freight
ha' arrived here, and the Missouri Pacific
officials have instructed their {, untry agents
to receive no cotton for shipment TO thi,
city. Ten foreign steamers partially loaded
are lying Idle in the bay. Rnnors are cur
rent to the effect that ihe ex-
ecntive COMMITTEES of tn, knights cf
Labor vii! order general strike
all over the state. Good order prevails.
though tue streets ara crow 10 / with slrik.
err. The exacu i've committee have de-
tailed 2oo kn!Zht' of LABOR to all the DO
lice In Keeping the peace. Seventeen hun
dred mon are idle aud the printers are
rouniiy denounced by tia Knight, because
they will not Quit work
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

See the Doctor, FREE OF CHARGE
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Southern AntIdote for Malaria.

1t is generally known that Simmons
Liver Regulator, purely vegetable, is res
lied upon to secure immunity from all
malaral disorders. That this medicine
does this is proven by its popularity, and
any any one who has lived in the south
has even its curative Effects and the pros
lection it gives against the return of this
weakening and dangerous malady. 1t
acts more promptly than calomel or quin-
inc, without any of the injurious conse-
uucncc following their use.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5.-About 1879
Thursday morning, the large fly wheel in
the Times finishing works. Samuel Lea ~
Sons proprietors on st. John street below
Girard avenue. burstel. Portions of the
rim passed through the room of an ad join
ing house, in which woman and her three
children were seated. All ESCAPED injury
except the baby, which had its head cut,
AMI was otherwise injured. Another por-
of the wheel entered the building Of the
Midnight Yarn company, 1850 German
town avenue, but nobody was injured by
the falling missile. The engineroom OF
the Times Finishing company, is COM
plete wreck.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

OLYMPIA, w. T., Nov. q. The mob has
hxsd upon the G,h inst for the expulsion of
the Chinese from SEATTLE, and Governor
Squire has issued a proclamation warning
all persons in the territory against
participating in any riot or melting
a riot; calling upon the sheriTs and
other officers charged by law with the duty
of keeping the peace to secure all Chinese
residents from as ault, and asking all good
citizens to assist them in so doing. The
governor conclu les with an appeal to all
citizens to preserve the good nam, Of the
territory and suppress al lawlsssns s., and
so avoid the interference o! United States
trDDpS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Taxation of Insurance Companies.

CHICAGO, Nov. Cat tho, session Of the
state revenue commission in this city Thurs
day, after an exhaustive review Of the is
tory of Insurance legislation in the state,
Mr.. Bissell declared that in justice and
equity the insurance companies should be
"taxed on net receipts only, by which we
mean that in any given year, from tina
gross premiums received in the state We
should be permitted to deduct the 10 sses
paid during the same period, and the tax,
if any, should then be levied upon the 70
mnindsr." Mr.. Bissell supported his view
with an imposing array OF figures
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

Dean Swift was fond of Il joke. The
person afflicted with dyspepsia is unable
to appreciate the most luscious joke. If
he would Just invest dollar in bottle
of Mishler's Herb Bitters his laugh
would soon be heard among the merriest.
Charles Forrey, of Davenport. iowa,
writes: For nearly two years was the
victim of dyspepsia of the most pronoun-
ccd form. My appetite was gone and no
matter what | ate, the meal would always
be followed by nausea, | am pleased to
inform you that Mishler's Herb Bitters
very quickly restored me 10 health
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Contagious
Diseases are Prevalent all over The Worl

Diseases are Prevalent all over the World
that country contracted n terrible blood poison,
| and for two years under treatment as nm ont
d DOR patient II Nottingham Hospital, England,
but was not cured. | suffered the most agonizinQ
paus in my bones md was covered with sores all
over my body aud limbs. had vertigo and deaf
ness, with partial loss of sight, pains IN my
head and eyes, tc which nearly ran me crazy.
lost all hope in that country. and sailed Tor
America, and was treated ut Roosevelt in this
city, as W, Il as by = prominent physician in New
York hav Ing no connection with the hospitals
1 saw the advertisement of Swift's Spec life and
determined 10 give it trial rs last resort.
had gwen up all hope Of being cured, as ] had
gone through the hands of the best medidal men
In Nottingham and New York, | took tx bolle
OF :. s 5, and can say with great JOY that they
have cured me entirely | am "a sound and well
as ever was in my life,
L. FRED II Afford.
Nnrlri ;tx Ir,t1.,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Poison

had produced great holes in my back and chest.
and had removed all the hair OF NY head yot
began to improve in Il weeks time. and the sores
began to heal, AMI were entirety gone inside of
eight weeks. WILL JONES.
Porter Union Pass. Depot.
Cisco, Texas, July i3, 1855,
Treatise IN Blood and skin Diseases mailed free
TuE SWIFT SPECHlC GO, ufdWcI :, Aitil,H.
Ga. No. i51 W I'D ST. n,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
POVERTY AND SUFFERING

81 was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years caused by II sick mily and
large bills for doctoring.
j was completely discou ragged, until one year
ago, by the advice OF my pastor commenced
using Hop Bitters, and in one month we were all
well, and none Of us have seen sick day since,
and want 10 say TO all poor men. you can keep
your fan lies well year with Hop Bitters for less
than one doctor visit will cost, ! know il"
A NORWEGIAN
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

NEW York, Nov. 6.-At the national
horse show Wednesday, in the com
petition between matched pairs OF
mares or gsldings years old and
over, ths first priz, was awarded
to Breeder James Trowbridge. of Ell Paso.
Ills, and the second prize to Breeder James
Turner. Of Grinneil Ills. Horses-of- all.
work First prize was won by Chris Bos-
worth, OF Cleveland, Ohio, With the brown
gelding Prince.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Hehnepin Canal Corn m on.

CHICAGO, Nov. 6-The Hennepin canal
commits ion met at the Grand Pacific Thur
day morning. 1t was decided to change
the name from the michigan and
Mississippi Canal Commission" to
the Lake Michigan and Missis-
sippi River Canal Commission" A
committee with Murry Nelson as chairman
was appointed to wait upon the Mis- issippi
and Missouri Valley Trads association ani
ak the presence of that body at the session.
Congressman Murphy says the prospect, for
the canal are bright; that the president is
favoraby dispose |, and Gen. Newton. chief
OF engineers, thinks it the most important
WORK now befor, tho country.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Mortality In Mon treai.

MONTREAL. Nov. G. The statement of
mortality for the five weeks ending Oct. 81
shows /, 30l deaths liz this city from small
pox OF those who died, ], 2S'i were French
Canadian. Forty-tive cases of small pox
were verified Wednesday,. There are at
present receiving reisf from the city ,65I
persons. There are 573 cases of small POI
among these persons
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
To restore sense of tastc, smell or hear

To restore sense of taste, smell or hear
ing use Elys Cream Balm. 1t cures all
cases of catarrh, hay fever, colds in the
head. headache and deafness. 1t is doing
wonderful work. Do not fail to procure
a bottle, as in it lies the relief you seek
1t is easily applied with the finger.
Price so cents at druggists. 60 cents by
mail. Ely Bros Owego, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Springer Speaks for Vincent.

WASHINGTON CITY, NV. G. 1t Is under
stood that Congo sman Springer, of Illinois,
will present a written statement to the
presilent, in which he will deny
emphatically that he owns a dollars
worth of property in New Mexico
and that his son was ever appointed ia
office by ex-Judge Vincent. lie will say
tuat exJudge V.ncents father was his fam
lily physician; that he knew young Vim
cent as bright. honorable fellow, who, ait ,r
b'ing admitted to the bar, went to New
Mexicosto practice law and that he believes
Nincents conduct in New Mexico was Der.
fectiy upright.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

Read Tive Letters From One Lady.
FIRST LETTER, 1852.
PEsoruM, Champaign County, Ill
August II, lSS2.
Dear Mrs. DR.. Kcck: Having been four months
under yoyr treatment and being very much i'm .
proved, willtci the public abont my ease.
Was very weak and thin in ilesn. Was obliged to
lie down through the day and could scarcely walk
about the house; my lungs We're very weak, and
PANIED a good deal, and for year and Il half
/ had cOughed and raised good deal of matter.
| had no appetite and weak stomach with hloat
ing and much pain in my back and dcrangemen nj
OF bowels. | am now much stronger. have gain.
ed over thirteen pounds in flcsh, can walk mile
and half easily without fatigue. and feel wei in
every way; my cough has left me, and / have no
pam at all IN my lungs back or anywhere; have
n good appetite and digestion. and consider my
Improvement very great under your treatment :
my former doctor said could live but very few
mont - as my case was COM umpton, and so We
all thought, but YOU have helped me very rapidly
and IN every way. lonr friu d.
ANNA ApAIR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

BosToN, Mass, Nov. q. "A L. Mellen,
of Baltimore, whose name has been SO un.
pleasantly associated with that of Mrs
Cooid 20 Of this city has employed able
counsel i'll Boston, who will fight the case.
He declares there is nothing in the casa.
His sons wife is now living at her father iu
laws hotel
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Second Letter from an Iowa Lady


To THE PUBLIC: The benefits received at the
hands of Mrs. Di. Keck asr year sti remain " i'll
me. And other permanent benefits have al~t
been added to them by further following her ud-
vice. now enjoy better health than have know
in many years There is no return Of the trouble.
from which Dr. keck rescued me. and which were
enume,a ted in my card Of last October. Nor i.
there of the tnmgr she removed in March. 1854
am doing all INV homework and ON July 18Th
took mp my carpet, scrubbed two floors. churn' d
got three meals with all other household dutic,
and fell no bad result. And most thankful t,
kind Provipcncc who has made Mrs Keel iii,
powerful instilm mt for good, Respectfully,
MR.. q. h. BARR, wife OF \. j. Barr
Webster City, Ia, July ~, 1883.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
A CARD.

TO all who arc 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 a missionary in Soutl
America Send Il self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

Young and middle aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old age,
loss of memory, and kindred symptoms,
should send 10 cents in stamps for large
illustrated treatise suggesting sure means
of cure. Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Baffalo, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Nov. g. AT the meet.
ing of the Illinois live stock commission,
Wednesday, resolutions were passed stating
that there is traffic carried on in this state
in carcasses OF hogs taat have died of hog
cholera, and warming the guilty partie, to
cease the shameful business.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Blood

Is the life, and he il wise who remembers il; bnt
in March last year tlSsb, contracted blood posi-.
son and being in savannah. Ia, at The time,
went Into the hospital there for treatment; sun
cred very much from rheumatism at the same
time; did not get well under The treatment
there nor was cared by any of the usual means
| have now token seven bottles of Swilps Specific
and am sound and well; il drove the poison ont
through bos on the skin. DAN LEAHf.
Jersey City, N. j Ang. Z. 1855
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06
Pr0RecutA the Swindlers,

II when you call for Hop Bitters (see green ctus
ter or Hops on The Dhte idbie) the druggist hnndt
out any stuff called G. d. Warmers German Hol
Bitters or with other Hop name. refuse Il and
shun that druggist as you would viper, and if he
has taken your money for the stuff ndict hin fol
the fraud and sue him for the damages for the
swindle and We will reward you literally Tor tht
conviction
Sec U. s. Court injunction against c. ID. War
ncr, Reading, michigan, and all his statesmen
agents, druggists, and other imitators
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

SECOND LETTER, 1851.

PEsoTuM, Champaign County. IL =. I
August 4. 1883. I
To THE PUBLIC: wi h to STATE that in the sum
mcr of 1889, was treated by Mis-. DR.. Keck fol
consumption and was cured sound and well MN
treatment occupied about eight months Sine,
my recovery | have become very ragged ans
strong, and now enjoy good heolth.
Respectfully, ANNA ADAiR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

OTTAWA, Ont, Nov. 6.-The Canadian
Pacific railroad reports a net profit of 50,
s2So, 900 for the nine months ending Sept. 80,
an increase of $50 per cent. over the CORE
spending period of 1884. This showing Is
the result Of operating its eastern division.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

A short distance from st. Paul is a
point where the observer can look into
five countries. A town has been lately
started there, which it is expected will
some day rival st. Paul and Mime
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

New YORK. Nov. 6-Henry War
Beechsr had his valuable gold watch stolen
by II pick pocket as rs was snteriAg at
elevated railway Car Tues lay. Hs went *
police headquarters AMI gave such Il good
description of the watch that Insl ectul
Byrnes thinks it can certainly bs recovered
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

Steps are being taken in Ireland to
prevent any further decline of cattle in
terest in that country. One of the plans
proposed is to establish dead meat trade
with England.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

The Sabbath is held in such great re
spect at Thurso, Scotland, that the GENES
terry is not allowed to be opened on that
day. Even burial is considered "a desc
Grafton.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-06

A New Jersey farmer, having no faith
in banks. went to the field to plow with
81, 500 in his pocket The money drop
ped out and he powed it under. 1t
took him two DAYS to find il.