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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

LONDON, Dec. ~ telegram from Hong
Kong says: Information from Koa Chung,
in the province of kwong Tung, china,
states that war has broken out between
the ncishboring villages uf X" and Ju, in
which both villages have become almost ex-
terminated, and nearly iJo people were
burned alive in one of the sacred temples
The cause of the trouble was the seizure by
the Kos of a piece of ground belonging to
the Jus for temple site. The two villages
are about fifty miles back from Hong Kong
and the seacoast, and We're separated 10y a
wall twenty two feet high and many mule,
long The Jus waited until the completion
of the Kos temple and then attacked III,
town, burning the temple and lao person,
Not a house in either village is left standing.
aud two thirds of the Inhabitants are ,lend
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Laying Out business In Congress.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 22--in the
senate Monday favorable reports of com.
mittces We're made as follows: BY Edniunds,
from the judiciary, on his bill amendatory
of the law respecting bigamy and poly gamy
in Utah.
By Hoar, from the same committee, the
bill introduced by him on Dec. s. establish
ing II uniform system of bankruptcy
throue bout the United States.
Among the bills introduced and appro.
priately referred were the following: By
Van Wyck, providing for the sale of a part
of the Winnebago Indian reservation in Ne
braska; also to provide for the organization
of that part Of tho territory of the United
States now known as the Indian territory
into territory to be nown the Territory
OF Oklahoma, to provide a temporary gov
eminent for the same, for the allotment of
homesteads to the Indians severalty, and to
open unoccupied lands to Indian settlers
By cullom, to provide for the establish,
ment of a postal telegraph system. [lhe
bill constitutes the secretary of state, secre-
tary of war, and postmaster general a board
to be known as the Postal Telegraph com
mission, which is authorized and directed to
purchase and acquire for the United
States any existing lines under the
provisions of the act of 1866, and subject to
the approval of the president While such
lines are to be purchased at their appraised
value in the manner provided in the act of
1868, it is expressly provided that no line
shall be- thus purchased until it has been
shown to the satisfaction OF the
commission that such line has earned
enough during twelve month prior
to the passage of the proposed act to meet
the necessary expenses of its maintenance,
reconstruction and operation. Before any
line can be purchased, the commission is di-
rected to ascertain its actual value, which
is to be computed OH the basis of 81 900 for
every $500 of annual net earn
ings, and it Is provided that no
line shall be purchased at higher
valuation than that ascertained upon the sa
sis thus prescribed, which would give net
earning capacity of s per cent upon the
price paid. The bill also proposes that thrse
per cent 30year bonds shall be issued in
payment of any lines thus purchased, and
shall not be sold at less than par
The senate adopted tho concurrent resou
ton of the house providing for holiday ro-
cess from Monday until January ).
In the house Monday the speaker proceed
ID to call the states for the introduction of
bills and resolutions for reference.
Among the bills introduced were the fol
lowing: By Burnes, of Missouri, q
resolution of the legislature Of Missouri
protesting against the suspension q
the coinage OF the silver dollar. Wheeled
of Alabama, to pension survivors of tina
Mexican war; for the relief of Fitz John
Portor, to amend the civil service act III
amends the act by the addition of sectiona
calculated to equalize the appointments in
the civil service snong the several ststes,
and provides that an appointing officer may
assignate certain person for examination,
and upon his being found capa :lh, may ap
point him to ofiiae
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

The clauses i'll Mr. Vanderbilts will
which are destined TO attract the widest
interest and attention are those mum bered
20 and 81. They embrace the rich man S
requests to religious anG charitable in
sttutions. comprising chiefly such as are
administered by the Protestant Episcopal
church. The bcnefactions range in
amount from $50. 900 to $500, 900 the lat
ter sum being given to the college bear
ing the trstator's name, and the agSre>
gate of the bcncfactions is 81 100, 900. 1t
is not m imposing sum when compared
with the colossal fortune from which it IA
set apart, still Sl,1oO. 900 isa great deal
of money and will do nvast deal OF good
Moreover, Mr. Vanderbilt has left the
bulk of his wealth 10 heirs who bear the
reputation of being liberal and wise in
their lisburstm ents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
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MACOME'S POSTMASTER

Hon. W. II. Necce has recommended
Mr. Thomas Philpot as postmaster OF his
own town, Macomb The question was
one of great perpleXity t" our congress
man, as the following letter IL the editor
of the Macomp Eaeis will show;
House. or REpResENTArIVEs. L, s.
WAsHiNuToN ID. G., Dec. 49, 1889
HoN, CnAs. II. WHITAKER;
DEAR SIE;-I find myself surrounded
with more difficulty than | ever before
experienced in dischaIblng the duty
which has deVoved upon mt of naming u
successor 10 the present postmaster OF
Macumh, whose time expires on the 2utt
inst. In doing 40 have To decide be
tween lite long friends, some of whom
have stood by me in every political race
. ever made. and each and every candidate
has given me tor the position | now hold
his most earnest influence and support.
| fully realize that each applicant has
equal claims on me. and would dis
charge the duties of the office with credit
to himself and to the satisfaction of the
patrons of the office. But they cannot
all be appointed The choice that have
made is not on account OF any greater
fayors ul support rendered me by the one
named, or any want OF appreciation OF
their devotion to their party or the sup
port given me by each individual appli-
cant whom am compelled to di5appolnl
Nv debt of gratitude to them is one that
I shall never be able to repay. may
greatly err in the decision have made
but hope to have that sympathy anC
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
ADVICE To nOTHERa.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
terthing. lis value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, liarrhoea, regulates the stom.
ach aud bowels. cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums. reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
ten. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply
Sicians in the United States, and is 70.
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 81 cents per bottle.
feb % M VS. IN Nv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

Between diseases aud health is often
brief aud fatal. 1t is better to he pros
vi,l,d with cheap and simple remedies for
such common disorders MS coughs. colds,
Su., Than to run the risk of contracting ii
fatal disease through neglect. DR.. VIM.
Halls BalSam is a sure and safe remedy
for nll diseases of the lungs and chest
II taken in season it is certain to cure,
and may save you from that terrible
disease, consumption. 1t has been known
and used for many years, and it is no ex-
aggeralion to say that 1t is the best remedy
IN the world for coughs, &c.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Chr Ar9ns.
JOHN W. POTTER.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1885.

The Decatur Reetes has been pur'
chased by w. j. Mlze and a. L. Stearnes
The new proprictors arc well known and
able journalists, and possess the energy
to make u success of their new enterprise.
Mr.. Mize is the secretary of the state
democratic central committee, and is
qualified in every way TO give the people
Of Decatur live and SPICY paper. Under
the new management we predict tina; the
Recie,n will flourish like II green bay tree.
Hon. s. s. Jack the former proprietor
expects to be appointed postmaster OF
Decatur in "A few days
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

PLHMouTH, Mass, Dec. "a large NUM-.
her OF noted New Eng'andeis including
James Russell Lowell, Lieutenant Governor
Amcs, President Pilis.,nly of the senate,
md Judge Woodbury., assemblyei here,
Monday to celebrate the 2,,)th anniversary
Of tho landing of the Pilgrims. The morn
ing programme included original hymn by
Samuel Davis, John Davis, John Pierpont,
and the Rev. Malcolm Douglas, an invucn
tion, by DR.. Miner; Scripture reading, hy
Rev. Brooke Hereford, and benediction ly
Rev. Rev. T. s Rohe. dinner was
served to distinguished guests and interest
ing ctatorical exercises followed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

You ARE allowed a free nidi Of Airt
d0gs of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
NolIalc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy relief ind per.
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss OF
Vitality and Manhood and all kindred
troubles. Also for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred.
Illustrated pamphlet With full informa
ton, terms, etc, mailed free 10y address
ing Violate Belt Co., Marshall Mich.
decd Il W
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Edison at 1t Again.

New YORK, Dec. - Thomas A. Edison
the inventor, has Resumed his work on til,
phonos raph which he abandoned III 1873 K
perfect his electric light He is now build
ing one with five-fart wheel to lie driver
by steam, the sound Of which will lie trans
ferred to " eel forty times ito ,lia,uctei
which Will haze a funnel thirty fest Ions
and give forth sound thirty TIMES lurdeI
than the human voice. He has got 50 fai
as to make it say Ahn' distinctly. II,
says that after he lerfocts this macqiue h,
will construct one for office use to take tht
place of st,no5raphers aud type-writers
and which can lie used at home to box III
The thoughts Of the owners until tn,
urxt day
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

is the sum Dr. Pierce offers for the detec,
ton of any calomel or other mineral poi
son or injurious drug, in his justly cele
hrated Pleasant Purgative Pellets
They are about the size of a mustard seed
therefore easily taken, while their opera
ton is unattended by any gripping pain
Biliousness, sick headache, bad taste in
the mouth, and jaundice, yield at once
before these little giants" OF youl
druggist
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

The bills of james NJ. Reardsley and
Parks Il Peasants are referred back to
the board for consideration
Respectfully submitted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. - Warner #
Ohio will present joint res Luton lii th-
house attsr tbs recess requiring the secretary
to cali tonds whenever the surplus reaches a
certain I'M, which the resolution will narde.
The resolution will require that certain
limited oLnt of coln, be it gold y silver,
not To h- so great as sle0 go tJU. shall 10
held lii The treasury TO serve Tor
the running expenses of the govern
ment, and the reserve for gresnba ks
that the amount held in the treasury shall
not at any time exceed the sum fixed il: the
resolution and that all surplus which ac-
cumuiites beyond this shall be used to call
II III DELAY
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
rreadiuc on su,Is Sam, Toe.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 22,--Prisate
advice5 by the steamer Oceanic, arrived
Saturday from China states that the Ger
man mln-of war Nautilus has raised the
German flag on Marshal and Gilbert GROUPS
o: islands in the southern Pacific, number
ing about fifty in all, and claimed a protec-
torste over them. The natives are said 10
he civilized, and for many years have been
under the influence of the American Mis-
sionary society. Further particulars are
expected by the Australian steamer due he, ?
the 2Sth inst
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
A HOME WITNESS.


CnRNELL, H., Livingston Cnun'y,l
May ~, 1883.
MI-. DIR kHCk--My Dear Doctor: | reCciy ed
the box al medicine Nou sent me and also your iu-
structiOns; | have been feeling quite well fot
some time, can now see how much better | am
than was last spring; then was sick about half
the time, now have not been sick day this
spring; | have more of those cramping pains
with my stomach, which had for somany years
My headaches are all gone; my female troubles
are cured, with none of those severe pains, and
tbs ovarian tnmor il fast disappearing. In fact
| feel like new woman and / am thankful for
all Won have done for me, aud would most con
sCieulou-ly a,tvis" all my am cited friends 10 en-
ploy You. Yours truly,
Mus. \. j CrRYEA.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
tBuriIiue into Ills RppubIiganiSm,

WA%trXDroN CITY, Dec. 2a-Civil Serv.
Ice tnuuni,si nor bo.rtau H. Eaton was he.
fore the o''f:.tt ,nniniit.'r on civil ~ervi, q
and rtiru innont Monday, and examined
~ the Il Publican m,-.uht%s of the commit
Zee IN relation to the charges which ina T
been preferred az INST his Republican s!u
The "NiutluutiOn was conducted secretly,
hut Nv luhor Of the committee intimate,
that the report will he favorable to tina on
iirratiul 81 N, FatOn's nomination.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this, Many cases are brought on
by overwork. anxiety. excitement, men
tai itonble and nervous prostration, it is
also inherited. Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be
tore one becomes insane. Constipation
induces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath.
piles, pimples, low spirits. headache. etc
DR., Jones Red Glover Tonic relieves
constipation. thereby curing these dis
eases. Price, 80 cents, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec ;3e-'Dr' De-
iaInata Smith who committed an abortion
upon Carrie Franklin last July. from the
Effects OF which she died in y pgtist was
Monday sentenced to seven years the full
.xtent of the law in tie penitentiary, hY
Judge Mckinney i'll tbs comas.n piso.
court
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY

Simmons Liver Regulator. purely veg>
etable. is universally used in the south 10
arouse the torpid liver to healthy action
1t cures malaria, biliousness, dyspepsia,
headache. constipation and piles. No
nausea or gripping. 1t is most effective In
starting the secretions of the liver, caus
ing the bile to act us "a cathartic Regu-
lates the bowels aud impar,s vigor and
health to the whole system
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
From Il Prominent Society Lady
of Quincy, Ill.

quincy, liz p'tohtr :, 1850.
To The Public was great sufferer from the
worst chronic cHtarrh for over fifteen years, hay
lost the sense of smell and being compelled tl use
six u ten pocket handkerchiofs in single day,
while my breath was so offensive could moi go in
10 society; and suffered with the most severe
headaches, having sick headaches often. This ca
tnrrh finally Affected my lungs very badly. that
| Conghed and raised grrHt quantities Of yellow
matter aud had pains ID my lunga, and was so thin
in lcsh aud So weak could hardly walk across the
floor; my fuce wa covered with ugly brown blot
ohes ana had great misery in my back; ia ct,
was nearly dead when | was placed under Mrs
DR.. kecl's treatment. Although my husband did
not believe il would benefit me, had confidence
and followed her directions and she cured me of
the above lrnnhlFs, and the cure is permanent, for
have been well for three wears and have not Ia
ken any medicine in that time. but i'll order TO
accomplish this took her medicines for many
months, and before hegru to feel better felt
much worse, she told me would do. my GUM
~ friends all know tnis is true and they are now
g~tOuishcd that am 20 strcnG and well, for now
expose myself 10 all kinds Of weather without any
retnrno Of The cataIfh Amy one wi o doubts This
can write me. Ms. FRANK W kBBER.
at her Medical Intiimary, Davenport.
Gil Brady ST, December n. where
to see tie afflicted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Mexico Quiet Once More,

ST. LouIs, Dec. 22-Monterey, Mex, sd
vices note the liberation from prison of Act
ing Governor Sepuveda, and the acuuittal
of the officer who gave the order to fire on
the federal troops Abont lao of Sep,
vssia's privates, who fired Oh the federal,
and wounded or killed sixteen, have u, en-
sentenced To tan years enlistment in the
Fifth battalion of cavalry, stationed at
Monterey. \ general disarmament al tie
revolutionary forces has taken place Some
of their leaders have been given govern
mental sinecures.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

OF our American people are afflicted with
sick headache in either its nervous, bill
-tous or congestive forms. caused by ir-
regular habits, high living, etc. aud no
other remedy has ever conquered it until
DR.. Leslie's special Prescription WAS dis
covered, Give it trial See ADVERTISE
mcnt III another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Dee 20 1t is stated
upon rhe authority of Senator Y oofheos that
the lHllinh nominations 1T United states
District Attorney Lamb, United States
Marshal HAWKINS, tuirrnni Revenue i'"'
lcctors lie.pt'aDn and In itt., and Post
master NHl@wI rth, ui imlnrtc, will not / Z,
'onEluNl. III arc charged with ''oifrnsivo
partisan hip, alid th' proof is complete,
IN ia opinion Of senator voorhees,, that the
aoiuiila,i N, viii have tr hc withdrawn.
There arc Also persona! charges against MI,
nmlI
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Toombs Endorsed for His "rri-naa I,

MACON, Ga, Dec. 1.-The Telegraph
prints an article recitng that Gen Toombs
shortly before his death, endorsed note, to
the amount of S2sO,uoU for certain partia.
IN Atlanta, and that his estate is now re-
sponsibie for them. The heirs, it is under,
stood, will contest upon the ground that
Gen Toombs was mentally incapacitated at
the time he endorsed the notes to attend TO
business The article concludes by init
mating that ugly disclosures are expected
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Tried to Gross In Front of the Esure,s,

GOSHEN, N. Y, Dec % Philip Brady,
his wife and sisterin law, while out driving
on Saturday, attempted to cross the track
directly in front of the Chicago express on
the Erie road. The engine struck the
vehicle directly in the center, smashing it
20 splinters Mr.. Brady was killed outright
md his wife received fatal injuries Tho
other lady escaped with slight hurts This
horse was killed. Mr. Brady ami his wife
had been married one money.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

Toall vino 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 Rrv. JOSEPH T. ISMAN, Station D
Tew YorkrCity.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

One of my children, girl about nine
years old, had a very bad discharge from
her head and nose of thick. yelloWish
matter, and was growing worse, We had
Two different physicians prescribe TOT
her, but without benefit, We tried Ely 5
Cream Balm, and much to our surprise in
three days there was marked improve
ment, We continued using the Balm
and in short time the discharge was
Y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

was confined to my bed with rheuma.
tism. unable TO move without the greatest
pain. One bottle of Athlophoros was all
| used. and | hsve not been troubled
since ii. l.. Anderson, dealer in grocer.
les, S32 West Lake street, Chicago, III
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Preachars and Teachers.

Why will you suffer with sore throat
a cough or exhausted vocal organs, when
you can obisin relief and comfort, by the
use of DR.. Y. Stones Bronchial Waters.
Pure. pleasant, safe and sure Throw
prejudice aside, and try them. Sample
free Address. Stone Medicine %,
Quincy, H.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22


Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, plea chil,lains corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions. guaran-
tsel to cure in every instance, OF money
refunded 20 cents per box For sale by
Hart y Rahnseu
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

The Jackson, Mich. Wagon company
has received an order for several wagons
for the Russian government. to be ship
ped to Otessn Russia. The order came
through the Russian Vice Consulate at
WASHINGTON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

A resident of Greenpoint, L. l., whose
wife died on Saturday, went TO n clergy
man on Sunday night with another
women to be married. When the minis
ter learned the circumsi ances he refused
to perform the ceremony,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

Our physicians here are using Tonga
line, and are well pleased with Its effects
had a severe attsck9of facial ne uraleia
last wetk, took Ton galine and was re-
lieved AFTER the second dose.
3 Harris, Troy, Tenn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

The bottle of Ely's Cream Balm tina,
obtained of you last summer has entirely
cured my little boy OF severe attack OF
catarrh Sailie Davis, Green Post
office, Ala.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

20 my back" The man with weak
back. sore lnins. has kidney disease,
which Hunts Kidney and Liver] Rems
edy always cures.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerfne Salve, which is d sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scslds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles. letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed Or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

Kansas City man has constructed a
violin out of old wood. which is pros
nounced by experts to surpass the pro-
ducts of Stradlvarius in richness of tone
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Blood

T. the life und he is wise who remembers II; bnt
in March last year tlSsH, contracted blood posi-
son. and hriuE ia savannah, fa-, NJ the time,
went into the hospital there for treatment; sun
cred very much from rheumatism al the same
time did not get well under he treatment
there nor was cured nv any of The usual means
have now tcken seven bottles of Swift's Slectc
and am souId and well: il drove the poison out
through boiIs on the skin. DAN LEA1Y,
Jersey City, r. j., Aug. :, 1885
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22

A German naturalist finds that the east,
ern hemisphere affords $50 plants and
i ty eight animals useful to man, while
the western world contributes only fifty
two plants and thirteen animals.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-22
Poison

had producud great holes in my back and chest,
and had removed all the hair of NY head. Sot
began 10 improve in "A weeks TING. and the -"tcr
began 10 heal, and were entirety gone inside nl
eight weeks. WILL JONES.
Porter nian Pass. Depot.
CIsco, Texas, July -, 1850
Treatise on Blon2 and Skin Diseases maile,i free
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