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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

others. However. the time was nasuenlns
on, and lad my promise to keep. So l got
my crayon materials and made Matt sit
down before me on a stool, first insisting,
however, that she should divest herself Of her
head gear, which was an abominaton, but
which she discarded with extreme reluctance.
Directly began she became rigid, and fixed
herself, so to speak, as people do when being
photographed-her eyes glaring on vacancy,
her whole face lost in self-satisfed vacuity
"'You needn't keep like that cried; 4
want your face to have some expression.
Move your head about as much as you like,
laugh and talk-it viii be all the better
Last time was took, she replied, the
chap said mustn't move
"I suppose he was q travelling photog-
rapherg
"'He had little black box, like, on legs
and cloth on top of it, and he looked at me
through hole in the middle Then he CRIED
NOW" and held up his hand for me TO keeI
still as a mouse; then he counted fifty-and
was took
"'Ahl Indeedl Was it good hkenessP
eyes, master. But looked ike the blacl
woman who come ashore last Easter was 6
year.
with conversation like this we beguiled
the way, while proceeded rapidly with my
drawing, At the end of couple Of hours
Matt had become so fidgety that thought il
advisable to give her rest She sprang W
and ran over to inspect the picture. The mo
ment her eyes fell upon it she uttered rap
turous cry.
look ye now, amt it pretty3 Master
am Ike thstn
81 answered her it was an excellent like
ness, and not too f1attering. Her face fell
| however, little as she proceeded.
Are my cheeks as red as that, mssterP
"'You are red, Matt replied, fippantly
so are the roses.
| "She looked at me thoughtfully.
"'When it's finished, viii you give it t.
me to keep
"'Wel, we shall see.'
- gave tother chap a shilling for hi
frame and all, but I've got no more money,
she continued, with an insinuating SMILE
which, as a man Of gallantry, l could not re
sst So promised that, if she behaved her
self properly, / would, in all probability
make her the present she coveted.
| "'You must come again tomorrow | said
as we shock hands, and III finish the thing
Off
"'All right, master, I'll come
"And with a nod and bright smile shs
walked away.
During the whole Of this interview Tin
had not been unobserv ant, and so soon as
was left alone he looked up from the work b
was engaged upon, viz, potato washing, ant
gave knowing smile
Sure, she's fine bold colleen, he said
Does your honor know who sic .sf
81 have not the slightest idea
They're saving down teyant that she's
say fondhng, and has neither father no
mother, nor any belonging
pray, who was your informant"
"'The man who picked her from the say
William Jones hiSself
That name again. 1t was becoming to-
much for flesh and blood to beer. From ia
first moment of my arrival had heard III
other and ! had begun to detest its yer,
sound
ITO he continued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
THEY'LL FIGHT YET.
BUT 1T TAKES A GOOD WHILE TO
GET READY.
Some More War Clouds Alleged To BE
Darkening the anglo Russian Hori-
zon-A Good Deal of Sweetness
and Light at Gsstein.

LONDON, Aug. s.-Quite stir has been
created in political circles by statement
published that an offensive and defensive
alliance has been formed between England
and China, and that the Salisbury govern
ment has taken this step in anticipation OF
hostilities with Russia Although no hitch
is known to have occurred in the negotia-
TONS preparations for war are being hur-
ried forward.
Russia, too, is preparing for emergencies.
Ii is suspected that efforts are being made
to consumate some sort Of an alliance with
Germany. or at least to establish such h
good understanding that in the event of
hostilities the czar could count upon the
emperor's neutrality Ii is believed that a
conference has been arranged between
Prince Bismarck and NJ De Giers the Rus
sian prime minister, to take place some
where in Bohemia the latter part Of the
month,
The knowledge that secret messages on
the Afghan question are passing between st
Petersburg and Berlin has caused ill-con
cealed alarm in London. The little quarrel
between France and Germany is lost sight Of
for the time being; and general surprise is
manifested that Bismarck, whose friendship
for the Tory government was taken for
granted, should even seemingly countenance
schemes of aggrandizsment in the east,
Dispatches sent from Me- he'd, in Persia,
near the Afghan frontier, say that the Brit
ish fflcers of Herat are well treated by
the inhabitants, and that their health
is excellent, despite the torrid weather
prevailing there. The work Of
terrifying Herat against a possible
Russian advance is making rapid
progress. The ameer is preparing another
large lorce Of Afghan troops for the protec'
ton of Herat. The amesr's son will he
placed in nominal command Of these troops.
The same dispatches state that the Turco-
mans of Merv are greatly excited against
the Ru. SLAMS because of their alleged bruta
conduct toward the natives
ST. PETERSBURG Aug. s-The imperial
council of war has ordered the formation Of
a separate artillery department of the army
| for the transcsspian Russian provinces. The
majority of the Russian newspapers profess
to have no confidence in the apparently
pacific declarations of Prime Minister
| Salisbury. They base their distrust on the
| perceptible and constant increase of Eng
lands military preparations, The Journa
| de St Petersburg says the reports OF the
concentration Of Afghan troops in the vicin
ity of Penjieh and the dispatch thithsr o
more Russian soldiers are unconfirmed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
A MISTAKEN MUSCOVITE.
He Didn't Know the American Near by
Was Loaded.

ne DlOn huOW tne l1heTlCau Nch ny
Was Loaded.
LONDON, Aug. S. a good story is being
told Of a sharp little skirmish between
Russian sprig of nobility and great Amer
lean freeman il the Grand hotel on Wednss-
day night The Muscovite and noisy party
of friends were dining in the ordinary.
Opposite them sat a quiet gentleman who
was minding his own business. The Rus
slams at first imagined he was BritOn, and
abused the English in good set terms. They
soon found out that he was an American
and they then directed their attack upon the
Yankees, calling them a nation Of par
venues, a pack of csnaille, etc. The placid
American arose without a word, seized an
empty decanter by the neck and smote the
most offensive OF the crowd with a whack
that resounied through the dining hall
The Russian jumped to his feet and
began Iumbling for his revolver, but the
American proceeded TO burl plates and
glasses at him with such fearful rapidity
and such SIX alful aim that the Russian was
glad to retreat One or two Of his comrades
seemed inclined to stand their ground, but
they saw that the Amerlc&n's ammunition
was by no means exhausted, and they ali
fed. The whole body OF guests in the din
ing-room, most Of whom were Englishmen,
Justify cheered the American, who calmly
re umed his interrupted dinner and CONVEX
satioD.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
A Very Fatal Short Cut.

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. s-The family
OF Samuel McElray we're moving Thursday
from Quincy, Ohio, to Bellaire. Mr.. Nc.
Elroy took the household goods on a wagon
by the highway and directed his wife and
two daughters to take short cut walking
on the railway track. While they were
crossing trestle they were overtaken by a
train and thrown into ravine Mrs. Nc
Elroy was instantly killed The eldest
daughter, Mary, was fatally injured, and
the other girl was but Sigh ly hurt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
A Deadly Meteoric shower.

SALEM, Ind, Aug S-Salem was visited
by a meteoric shower early Wednesday
morning, and meteoric stones fell ranging in
size from hens egg to half bushel meas
ure. They came down hot aad steaming.
Three very large ones came crashing
through the roof of the Hungate
house, iDjuring several travellers
slightly, and two, it is thought, fatally,
B. Montgomery, of Louisville, KY, was one
of the victims supposed to be fatally in
tured. Several dwellings were more or less
injured A large stone fell through the
storehouse of j. L. Williams damaging his
stock considerably. Great interest Is OK
Cited in scientific circles over such a re-
markRble phenomenon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

PORTLAND, Ore. Aag. S-What appears
10 be the petrifsd remains of giant has
been discovered in cave near Victoria, B.
G. The face is almost perfect, though the
syes and ears are gone, leaving holes. The
ribs can be seen in the stone The arms are
broken of near the shoulders and the legs
1t the thighs The body appears to be that
Of a large man, ten feet high. The curl
ssity will probably be sent to the Smithson.
an institute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
The Cholera Report

MADRID Ang S.-lncomplete returns
record :, 37S new cases Of cholera throug =
out Spsin Thursday, and 90 deaths from
that disease.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. S.-U1ited
States Con- nj Dlfsir, at Hsvre. informs the
department of tate that tie cholera is in
creasing at Marseilles- In accordance with
hi own re recommendations, Consul Dufa.r
has been directed TO inspect vessels leaving
for the United States
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

BERLIN, Aug. S.-A dispatch from Gasteir
says; Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress
Elizabeth arrived at Gastein Thursday even
ing. Emperor William received them al
the entrance of the Badeschloss with greet
ings Of affection, kissing the
Austrian emperor three times. William
wore an Austrian uniform, and Francis
Joseph wore Prusian uniform. The en-
peror and empress of Austria on leaving
Emperor Williams hotel CONSIDERABLY re-
q1eFted him not TO accompany them, il
order to spare him fatigue. The two EN-
perors made a tour Of the town to view tht
illuminations. They received a perfec
ovation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

Mr.. Geo. v Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes MY wife has been almost
helpless for five years, so helpless tina,
she could not turn over in bed alone
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters,
and is so much improved, that she is now
able TO do her own work"
Electric Bitters will do all thai is
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi-
monials attest their great curative powers
Only fifteen cents a bottle at Hartz &
Bahnsen's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Lieut.. Grselr,s Health Broken.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 8-Lieut
Greely's leave of absence has bsen extended
ON account of sickness, in order that ne
may have a longer stay abroad, in the
hopes Of regaining his health, which never
sntirely recovered from the effects of his
terrible experiences in tue Arctic regions
His condition of late has caused his friends
much solcitude. The failure of congress to
reward his services with promotion had a
very depressing effect upon him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
DEATH IN THE ARCTIC.
A Vessel Crushed and Twenty -Four Men
Lost,

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S-The schooner
Garfield, just arrived from the Arctic
ocean, reports that the whaling bark Napol'
con, of New Bedford, was crushed in the ice
in June and Immediately sunk. Chief Off
cor w. Rogers, Third Officer Thomas Pease,
both of New Bedford, and twenty two of the
crew were drowned. The vessel, with the
entire catch of oil, is total loss
The whaling bark Gazslle, of San Fran
cisco, was also crushed and sunk in June,
but no lives were lost, though none of her
oil was saved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

"'Whatl When you ''come ashore" your.
selfp
mo fearr she answered. Last winter
when the big ship went to bits out there
"'Oh, seel Then it was q portion of q
wreckf
Yes, it come ashore; and look ye now
this jacket came asho-e TOO. On sailor
chap
"'And the sailor chap made you a present
Of it, / supposed
No fearr she repeated, with her sharp
shake Of tine head. 'tJw could he give it
t1e when he was drowned and come ashorei
William Jones gave it 20 me, AID altered il
my own self-look ye nnwto make it fit
''She was certainly an extraordinary young
person, and wore her mysterious inery with
a GOODNESS thought remarkable, it being
quite clear, from her explanation, that all
was fich that came to her net, or, in other
words, that dead mems Clothes were as &C
ceptable to her unprejudiced taste as any
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Dayitt and o'Br,en Are cont. y

LONDON, Aug. S-Mr. Michael Davitt
and Mr. William o Brien. editor of United
Ireland, the organ of Mr.. Parnell, are in
dulging in bitter personal and political
controversy. Mr.. Davltt charges tina:
United Ireland is impallng him in q false
position before the country, and Mr., O'Brien
warmly denies l.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

II when you call for Hop Bitters the drugg ST
HANDS out anything hut Hop Biters' with green
cluster OF Hops On the white label shun that Drug
gist as you would viper; and if he has taken your
money for q bogus stuff. indiCt him for the fraud
and sue him for damages for the swiudle, and We
viii reward you literally for the conviction.
See L. S Court injunction against c. d. Warner,
Reading, Mich. and all his statesmen, agents,
druggists and other imitatOrs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

By the skill Of DR.. Price, we have now
for our cakes, buildings, ices, cream and
pantry the most delicious fruit favors
Those who wish to make their delicacies
pslatable and enjoyable will make use of
Dr. Prices Special Flsvoring Extracts
vanilla, lemon, orange, etc, only Oh
account of their nice flavor, but for their
safety.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Another whack ct Jones.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug, 6-Postmastsr
Jones l., Of course, very much pleased with
the result o: the investigation into his con-
duct He says he is not a civl-service
reformer, but will obey the law
The Mug wumps" are just as much
dissatisfied, however, as Jones is pleased,
and say they will make renewed effort to
get hearing, on charges that Mr. Jones,
while apparently obeying the law, really
violates its special and evident purpose by
indiscriminate removals
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Afghans Feeling Warlike.

LONDON, Aug S.-A strong warlike feel.
ing is reported on the Afghan frontier.
Though no collision between Afghans and
Russians has yet occurred, the tension is
great and an outbreak is likely to result al
any moment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

For several years have suffered great
" from periodical returns of Hay Fever
At the suggestion of Covert & Cheever,
druggists, l obtained Ely's Cream Bslm
and used portion of it during severe
attack. can cheerfully testify as to The
immediate and continued relief obtained
by its use. l heartily recommend 1t &c
those suffering from this or kindred com
plants. Rev Fl. A. Smith, Clinton
Wis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

Have used Tongaline for neuralgia in
the head with satisfactory results. The
pain gradually disappears under its ad-
miuistration. R. Busick, NJ D., Jud.
son, Sullivan Co. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Base Ball.

CHICAGO, Aug. e-Tbe following league
base ball games were reported Friday: At
rovidence-Detroit 8, Providence Q: at
Boston-St. Louis 4. BostonS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
HoRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

For Nervousness, Indigestion, &c
Send to tie Rumford Chemical Works,
Providence, r. l., for pamphlet. Mailed
free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

Consumers should not confuse our Specific will
the numerous limitations, substitutes. Potash aDC
Mercury iEtnres. which are gotten mp 10 sell. not
on their own merit, but the merit Of oul
remedy, An imitation is always fraud and d
cheat, and they thrive Only as they can steal from
The art Gle initiated,
For sale by all druggists
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
I'D n Y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

Many man who had lost nerve, vigor
and energy, has been cured by Hunts
Remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY

The Romans never adopted long hair
considering il effeUinate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

An asparagus diet is now recommended
for certain forms of kidney disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Atlanta, Ca, April IS, 1885.

Lem Nc lerdon has been in The employ of the
Chess Charley Company for some years, and
know the sb've statement TO be true At tie time
he Qegan taking Swift's Specific he wss in horTl'
BILE condition. and at my solicitation his treatment
with 5. :. $ wSs undertaken by physic an after
several others had declared his case TO be hope
lessly incuTable. He took moth NJ but 5. s, S,
and has been as sound as a new dollar for months
regard his cnre almost miraculous.
W. B. CROSBY. Mar ager.
Chess Carley Co. Atlanta Division.
~ ca r,rfl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

H For notices in reference to Special EICW
siOns, changes Of time, and other items Of iIters
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 5,
Paul Railway, please refer 10 the local couEnsC
this psper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Frightful Case
OF a Colored Man.

contracted fearful case of blood poison in
1888. | was treated by some OF the best physi-
clans in Atlanta. They used the old remedies Of
Mercury and Potash, which broug't on rheuma-
tsm and impaired my digestive organs. Every
Joint in me was swollen and full Of pain was
in a horrible condition. when had been given
up TO die, my physicians who had seen the work
ings OF the medicine in other cases, thought it
would be a splendid time to test the virtues Of
Swifts Specific. When commenced taking S. s.
S. the physicians said could not live two weeks
Huder the ordinary treatment. He commencedto
give ne the medicine strictly according 10 direc-
lions, which continued for several months !
took nothing else, and commenced TO improve
from the first Occasionally ] would have back
set from impTude ce. Soon the rheum atism left
me- my sppeiite became ali right, and the ulcers.
which the doctor said were the most frightful be
had ever seen. began TO heal, and by the first Of
October, 1854, ] was a well man again. am
stronger now than ! ever was before, and weigh
more. have net failed to report for duty since
that time. being engaged in the oil warehouse Of
Chess Carley Conn any. have been and still am,
doing some of the hardest work any man ever did,
and am ready 10 answer any question that may be
asked concerning this case. Swifts Specific has
saved me from an early grave.
LEM MCCLENDON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08

The Line selected by tho u s. ceS
to carry the Fast Mail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-08
Caution.

NHCeS- 7 q! lta u. NJ
Atlanta. Ga. Apru IS. 1855.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-07
A REPUBLICAN SUCCESS.
They Elect Their MAN fn the SAth IIls.
uOts Senatorial District

SPRINGFrELp, H., May IA dispatch ~
cetved here from Cass county states that out
side OF Schuyler county the republicans In the
Saith senatorial district were so or 90 ahead
but up 20 the present hour (lo;55D nothing has
been heard from the former county, although
many dispatches have been sent The rcpub-
licans in the house this morning were very con-
fident that Weaver (rep.) had been elected.
schuyler county Is claimed TO have been the
best organized by the republicans and was not
so strongly democratic In the last election as
the three other counties In the district. The
indications now are. without full returns being
in, that the republican candidate is elected.
THE DEMOCRATS GIVE 1T Up.
Noon.-The democrats now conoede the cleo
tton by nom $50 10 200 majority. IL Is under
stood now that the returns from all the pre-
cincts except two are In. but they have not been
received here. So far the returns give Weaver
40 majority. Senator johnson (deml sent a
telegram TO the junketing committee at New
Orleans conceding the election 70 the repubii-
cans
AT 1918 Lieut.. Gov. Smith received dn-
patch nom Schuyler county stating that that
county gives the republicans a majority OF over
200. This, IL true. seems 10 insure q republican
majority in the state legislature.
A REPUBLICAN UNITED STATES SENATOR Ar-
PARENTLY ASSURED.
II the republicans have carried the 34th sena-
torlal district. Il would give them los votes
on Joint ballot, and Ii Sittig and other anti
Logan republicans should consent Go abide by
the caucus decree, Il would insure the election
OF republican 10 the United states Senate.
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Baltimore's New Postmaster.

MR.. I. PARKER vEAzEY APPOINTED TODAY.
The President to-day appointed Mr.. 1. Parker
Veazey as postmaster at Baltimore, to succeed
Harrison Adreon, whose term hal expired. Mr..
more bar, and is about 35 years of age. He was
president of the first branch of the city council
during Mayor Whyte's first year, and was by
him appointed city solicitor. He eserved in that
capacity until Mayor Latrobe became mayor.
He Is at present member Of the law firm of
Pinkney q Veazey. The appointment is under
delegation with the exception of Representa-
tive Findlay, who favored the appointment of
Gen. Horn. Findlay was backed by Bradley
ocrats. Veazey has always borne the reputa-
tfon of being opposed to German, and his ap-
Pointment is great surprise to Marylanders on
that account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-07
Presidential Postmasters,

The President has appointed the following
postmasters: Chas. c. Peck, vice Geo. Ham
mond, commission expired, at Middlebury, VT;
FrankW. Rogers, vice j. K. Spaulding, resigned,
Norwich, n. Y; Geo. Donnally, vice Luke
johnson. commission expired, Waterloo, N. Y;
expired, Gettysburg Pa: G. W. Thomas, vice
+. B. Pratt, commission expired, Canton, Miss;
X. u; Harris, vice w. E. Ellis, resigned, San
CERT, commission expired, Leetonia, Ohio; ]. 6.
Carlton, vice Henry Davis, commission expired,
Bedford, Ind; ]. r. Ratekin, vice H. p Duffield,
b. n. Cook, commission expired, Columbia,
No; J. n. Wise: vice J. W. Marshall, resigned,
Plattsmouth, Neb.; S. w. Hobbs, vice w. l..
A. Bailey. at Darien Ga
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AND Mr.. SWIFT, OF CINCINNATI, RECOVERED
PART OF HIS $4,000 WORTH OF DIAMONDS.
CINCINNATI, May Two weeks ago Mr.
Briggs Swifts carriage, while standing on 4th
street, was robbed OF a small satchel containing
diamonds valued at $1,000. Yesterday AFTER
noon Fred Watson was arrested on suspicion
of the robbery. Watson had been charged by
John ]. Kelly with having forged an order and
obtained valuable diamonds belonging to Mrs.
Kelly. Watson and Kelly last night made a
confession which led to the recovery of one half
of the diamonds, though neither confessed to
the theft. Kelly had been noted as ward poll
tician, and recently received a sentence for
assault and battery, for having shot James Toal
at the municipal election.