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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

Hay Fever is type of catarrh having
peculiar symptoms. 1t is attended By al
infiamed condition of the lining mem.
brane of the nostrils, tear>ducts and
throat, affecting the lungs. An acrid
mucus is secreted, the discharge is accom-.
panied with burning sensation. There
are severe spasms of sneezing, frequent
attacks of headache, watery and infamed
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
The Great of England Do Honor to the
American Soldier.

The Great of England Do Honor to the
American Soldier.
LONDON, Ang 5-When the Grant mem
orial services in Westminster abbey began
Tuesday there was not even standing room
The service was most impressive and
the vast audience gave evidence OF
sincere mourning AMI reverence for the
dead hero. Canon Farrar delivered an
eloquent sermon, in which be classed
Grant with Lincoln as a statesman,
and with Washington and Well
ington aS strategist. Mr.. Glad
stone TODD throughout the address, his
hand placed to his ear listening eagerly to
the words of the reverend speaker.
Among those present were the
duke Of Cambridge, the marquis
OF Lorne, Gen Wolseley, Lord Iddesleigh
(Sir Stafford Norttcote), and scores of lead
ing English political and military men.
OF those occupying the seats reserved
for Americans were Senators Hawley,
Eustis and Edmunds, ex-Attorney Genera
Brewster, Consul General Walker,
MsssrS Morgan, Field, Marble, Porter
and Smalley and numerous otheI
Americans "nose naues nave peen pre-
viouely mentioned in connection with the
preparations for holding the service.
An immense crowd gathered in and abou
Westminster abbey during memorial serv
ices Fourteen generals of the British army
were present, and there was fair repre-
ssntation of royalty in the presence of thu
souerries of the prince of Wales, the duk,
of Connaught and other personages Tn
American legation was closed. Ministe
Phelps and the attaches of the legation at
tended the services in body.
The morning papers announced that b,
special request of the prince of Wales com
modore OF the royal yacht squadron a
Cowes, all vessels in the roads between ant
5 p. N. Friday shall lower their flags out 0
respect 10 the opsequies of Gen. Grant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
A Enreynne Conclusion,

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 5-The
general election Monday for members Of
the legislature and county officers was
almost entirely devoid of interest The
only opposition to the Mormon ticket was in
this county, where Young Democrats,
chiefly sons Of Mormons, had ticket in the
field, but it received very few votes, The
legislature is entirely Nor mon and every
county remains under the coutrol Of
MAmons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Big Break In the Erie Railway

PORT JARVIS. n. Y, Aug 5-Ml nday
nights storm washed away an embark ment
100 feet long and thirty feet high on the
Erie raiir Dad, four miles west of this place.
The track entirely disappeared Four ex-
press trains FRONT the vest are destined
west of the break. and five
from the east are at this station unable &c
proceed further One If the trains from
New York has 800 children on board on
their way west under the auspices Of The
Tribune fresh-air fund. The storm was ths
most severe ever known here
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

which have to be perfected yet A great
deal of grumbling at the apparent dilitari-
ness of the authorities is heard among mem
bers of the various organizations
Rooms have been engaged at the Fifth
Avenue hotel for Mrs. Grant and the other
members of the family. They have had
parlors 43 and A assigned to them during
their stay at the hotel Their rooms are on
the corner of Twenty-fourth street, and
were selected because they will afford g fine
view Of the funeral procession
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

For several years | have suffered great
~ from periodical returns of Hay Fever
At the suggestion of Covert & Cheever,
druggists, l obtained Ely's Cream Balm
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 tc
those suffering from this or kindred com
plants (Rev,) II. A. Smith, Clinton
Wis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Illinois Soldiers Home,

SPRINGFIELD, Aug 5-Tne soldiers hons
commission were in session all day Tuesday
at tie Leland hotel, with eli tht
members present examining appli
cations from localities DESTROYS o.
obtaing the location of the Soldiers Home.
All the applications have not yet been con
sidered, but thirty-four places have so far
been set down for visit from the commits
sion. The commission adjourned until ate
Cen Grants funeral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

New York, Aug. John Lohman, a
passenger by the steamship Werra, from
Bremen, chloroformed tie ships pursar and
stole a box of diam nds and jewelry
from the safe The unconscious
purser was discovered, however, be-
fore Lehman had had time t.
secrete his booty. On being re,tored to his
senses the pur.er identified Lehman as the
man who had entered the room shortly
before be lost consciousness. The valuables
were found on Lohman, who was arrested
and Will lie taken tack to Germany on the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

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 delicscies
pslatable and enjoyable will make use of
DR.. Prices Special Flavoring Extracts
vanilla. lemon, orange, etc.,-not only on
account of their nice favor, but for their
safety.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

OUT in California prudence as well as
good form induces everybody connected
with the Sharon>Hill case to come into
court armed with six shooters. Attorney
Kowalsky ecently drew one on Lawyer
Terry, but the venerable fire eater quickly
responded in kind and the attorney van
ished. If we we're judge out there we
should insist on sitting In bomb proof
furrpt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

There is no call to use long words in
speaking of Parkers Tonic. II sells on its
merits and cures by its virtues No fam
lily can make mistake by keeping bot
tie in the house. For coughs, colds and
all troubles Of the bowels, stomach liver
and kidneys. it is exactly what you want.
For yourself, your wife and children.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

ALBANY. N. Y, Aug. a-The great cats-
falque was finished at noon Tuesday. 1t
was built by Capitol Commissioner Perry
for the United States government and is a
beautiful one. A number Of members of
tho legislature arrived Tuesday morning
The senate met at p m. In
the court of appeals chamber and
tine assembly in their parlor at the
same time A committee on resolutions was
appointed and also committee 10 accom-
pany the remains OF Gen. Grant to New
York. The legislative party then entere !
carriages and were driven to Spencer street
to meet the funeral train.
ALBANY N Y. Aug. 5-The Grant
funeral train arrived here at S:i5 p IN.
Tuesday,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 5-The Journey
from Nj, McGregor here was without Incl
dent of interest At points along the rail-
road there had gathered group, Of men,
women and children, who came to witness
the passage Of the funeral train Many Of
those di-played mourning badges and while
the train was Passing men took OF their hats
and stood bareheadei until it pas ed slowly
out Of sight A the train moved off from
the depot at Mt. McGregor, the Fourth
artillery from Fort Warren Capt Storv
commanding began firing
MINUTE GUNS
announcing that the train was underway
For sons distance along the line of the road
near the Mt McGreglr station long cordons
of men from the Grand Army po Is that
had been detailed 70 keep the people from
GROWING on the tracks performed the duty
assigned them with the greatest difficulty,
and often had to resort to force
to keep back the more venture
| In less than half an hour the funeral train
made the run from Mt. McGregor to Rock
street at which point the remains were trans
fsrred to the funeral tram on the Delaware
| & Hudson railroad.
NINE CARS HEAVILY DRAPED
with ca,hmere As the trains entered
within the precinct; of the village the bell,
Of the town hall and churches began to toll
Saratoga was almost deserted, ~ almost
every one Of the villagers and guests ha
gone TO the mountain TO attend the service
and view the remains.
In the funeral train, next TO the engin,
came the funeralcar "WoodlawnLr Tn,
other cars were occupied as follows: Sec1nt
car, clergy and DR.. Douglas; third, the son
and notable mourners; fourth, Gen Han
cock and staff; fifth, Governor Hill an
staff, sixth, the press; seventh an
eigth, the military escort; ninth, the bag
gage. The remains were lifted in silence b
the guard Of homer to the car @Woodla w.
and the funeral parties were transferrei /
their respective cars, which were a.
trimmed in plain black. The Brooklyi
guard Of honor and the six men Of the Logs
Legion, with detachment of regulars, en-
tered the dead car; also two men of Wheele
post 6. A r Soon after o'clock SuperiI
tendent VOORHEES, babe Conductor TGornto
give the signal to start. and the impres Nv
and heavy train moved through the ttrong
and away from Saratoga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

To all who are suffering from the errors
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FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered BY missionary in south
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to the Rev JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D.
New York CITY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

THE attack Of the London Standard on
Lord Randolph Church will probably be
resented in due season by Lady Churchill.
She has assisted to make her husband
conspicuous, and it is no more than right
that she should defend him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Devastation in Maryland.

HAvRE DE GRACE, Md, Aug. 5-A cy-
clone passed over Cecil county, about two
miles south of Elkton Monday afternoon.
1t appeared to be about quarter of mile
wide. Marley's mills, near Bacop Hill, are
said to have been entirely destroyed. Many
houses were demolished and narrow escapes
from death are reported.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

Pile tumors, rupture and
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Slow Work at New York.

New YORK, Aug 5-Arrangements are
progressing slowly at the headquarters Of
the various generals in the federal building,
to whom Gen Hancock has assigned some
duty in connection with the funeral pageant
Every organization intending to partici-
pate is anxious to know at what
point in the line of march it is to fall in. a.
--an as all the other necessary details, all of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Heavy Rain in New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5-There was heavy
fall of rain in Mondays torn. The amount
was los for Sunday and Monday The
wind was high, but coming from south of
east, the streets were tolerably well shel.
tered from it by the high buildings, and nc
damage Of any consequence is reported,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

With 4,575 miles Of navigable rivers
and $500 miles of canals, the French
railways encounter some competition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
HORsFORp,S AClp PHOSPHATE

Richter said no man can either live
piously or die righteous without a wife.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
For Nervousness. Indigestion. &r

Send to the Rumford Chemical Works,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

Hon. David Davis OF for New York.
BLOOMINGTON, Ills, Aug 5-Ex-Vice
President David Dsvi> left the city Tuesday
morning for New York, TO be pre- sent at the
funeral of Gen Grant
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

Many man who had lost nerve, viger
and energy, has been cured by Hunts
Remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

At the recent school festival in Boston
1900 bouquets were presented to the pu'
pills of the public schools.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

There are eight times asmany bow leg
4 ID men as women.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

Snow shoveling is still fashionable
amusement in the vicinity of Mohtezums
Col
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

The lady students at Chautau9ua this
year outnumber the gentlemen three to
one, Even the business school is largely
composed of young ladies'.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

The amount annually paid to the teach
ers of the United States is 100000. 900, an
average of about $500 apiece.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Caution.

Consumers should not confuse our Specific with
the numerous limitations, substitutes, Potash and
Mercury mixtures. which are gotten up 10 sell not
on their own merit. but on the merit Of on
remedy. An imitation IS always fraud and :
cheat, and they thrive only IS hey can steal from
the article initiated.
For sale by all druggists.
TEE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Drawer 9. Atlsnta. Ga.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

81 For notices in reference 10 Special EZc5'
sions changes Of time. and other items Of iI,eres
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee s.
Paul Railway, please refer 10 the local columns Q
this paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
Atlanta, Ca, April Is, 1885.

Lem Nc Tendon has been in the employ Of the
CHEESE Charley Company for some years, aud
know the gb We state menl 10 be true. AT the time
he Qegan taking Swift's Specific he in horri-
ole condition, and al my solicitation his treatment
with ;. :. :. undertaken by physician after
several Others had declared his case TO be hope
lessly incurable. He took uothin but $ s. $,
and has been as sound a. collar for months.
l regard his cnre almost miraculous.
W. B. CROSBY. Manager,
Chess-Carley Co. Atlanta Division.
Atlanta ca Anril Is 1859
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05
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 on rheuma-
tism and impaired my digestive organs Every
joint in me was swollen and full of pain was
in q horrible condition. When had been given
up to die, my physicians who had seen the work
ings Of the medicine in other cases, thought II
would be splendid time te test the virtues Of
Swift's Specific. When | commenced taking ). ;.
s. the physicians said could not live two weeks
urder the ordinary treatment. He commemorate
give me the medicine strictly according TO direc-
tons, which continued for several months.
took nothing el.e, and commenced to improve
from the first. Occasionally would have back
set from imprude ce. Soon the rheum atism left
me, my appetite became all right, and the ulcers
which the doctor said were the most frightful he
had ever seen, began 10 heal, and by the frst Of
October, 1884. ! was a well man again. / am
stronger now than ever was before. and weigh
more. have not failed 20 report for duty since
that time, being engaged in the oil warehouse Of
Chess Carley CONF any. have been and still am,
dong some Of the hardest work any man ever did,
and am ready 10 answer any question that may be
asked concerning this case. Swift's Specific has
saved me from an early grave.
LEM YCCLENDON.
Atlanta Ca AT,ril Is 1SSS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

The Line selected by the U.S.. Cow
to carry the Fast Mali
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-08-05

The Rutland (Vt) Herald boasts sub
scriber who has read that paper regularly
for ninety years.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1885-07-11
AROUND THE WORLD.

Lowry seems to have the inside
track for the nomination for Gov.
ernor Of Mississippi.
The convention with Russia was
already prepared when MI. Glad.
stone resigned, and it only remains
to be signed BY Lord Salisbury.
Mr.. Matthew Arnold, gives it ~
his opinion that Mrs. Josephine
Arnold, wife of ex Senator Arnold,
is the most beautiful woman in the
world.
The French are again in trouble
10 Tonquin. The garrison Of Hue
made sudden and unexpected at.
tack upon Gen. Coorcy, the night
OF his arriva: at that place.
Gov. Warren, Of Wyoming Teri
ritory, endorses woman suffrage, in
the following flattering terms:
''W0mea consider much more care.
fully than men The character of the
aud both political par
ties have souDd themselves obliged
10 nominate their best men in order
70 obtain the support Of the wo-
men," This is practical reform.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1885-07-11

| CdpC. Emll0 "A. CarmOuC0e, Well
known planter residing near Shreve.
port died at Little Rock, Ark, on
the 9TH. He was one of the prison.
ers on the steamer Maple Leaf and
on his way to Northern prison,
when he and his companions rose
on the crew and captured the ves-
sci. They then ran her ashore and
made their escape into the Confed,
eracy.
The l4th of July will be observed
as great Fete by our fellow-citi.
zens of French birth, in New. Or
leans and indeed throughout the
country. The celebration will take
place at West End under the man.
agement of the Committee of Thirty
from the Union FRANCHISE, and the
Consul of the French Republic,
Vicomte Paul d'Abzac, will be the
Honorary President of the ceremo>
MES. 1t will be a brilliant affair
and all should attend who can.
Quite number of our largest,
wealthiest and most farIseeing sugar
planters are determined upon inau'
eurating an experimental sugar
tarm, where the sugar cane will be
treated in manner best calculated
to develop all it's capabilities for the
merchantable article known to com.
merce as sugar. The merits OF Va.
riOus kinds of cane will be tested,
as also Of all known manners in in.
creasing or decreasing saccharine
and size of stalk aud
quality of juice, aud of the effects
they have in accelerating or retard.
ing maturity. The effect of early
or late planting will be noted, and
the ablest of chemists will bring |
their scientific attainments and prac.
tical experience to bear upon the
subject of cane culture aud its con.
version into sugar with the best |
for getting the most ont of
it as an industry. The field is an
ample one, far too extended for any |
single planter to attempt, and our
planters have acted wisely and pru.
dently in the matter of inaugurating |
al experimental one. It only re-,
mains to procure the very best per.
,0ns available for the undertaking
10 assure success.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1885-07-11
General Insurance Agency

The undermined representing several
Of the best Foreign, Northern and
Southern Fire Insurance Companies,
respectfully solicits . share Of the pa
trunage in this and adjacent parishes.
Policies issped on al insurable prop
erty, and trsnsfes and endorsements
made when required. Term policies for
three OF Eve years on dwellings, churches,
school-ho1Des and court-housss, 1t low
rates.
Office-No. % Main street., New
Iberia. La
an247y WIN. ROBERTSON,
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Official Directory.
United States ScaaF0rs-R. L. Gibson, j

United States Scaa aators-R. L. Gibson, J
b. Eustis. j
Rpresentatire.Third Congressional Dis
hrict composed of the parishes of Iberville
lsccnsion, ASSUMPTION, Lafourche, Tcrre.
bcnne, st. Mary, iberia, Vermilion, Lafay-
lite, st. Martin, Calcasieu and Cameron,
]. Gay. P. o. address Plaquemine, La.
State Senator-Twelfth Senatorial Dis
1sict composed Of Lafayette, Vermilion,
IBERIA, and st. Martin, Chas. d. Catfery
p o. address, Lafayette, La.
District Judge Twenty-frst Judicial
District, composed Of iberia and St. Mar
kn, f. L. Gates, New iberia, La. Regular
lerms: Jury-First Monday in January
md first Monday in May. Civil-First
Monday in March and first Monday in
November.
District Attorney--C. Hemer Mouton, St.
1artinsville, La.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1885-07-11
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