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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Anarchy in II Mexican Town.

BosTAMENTE State OF Nuevo Loon, Mex
leo. Nov j. -Pplitcal riot has been carried
on hore for the past thrae days AMI nights
etween the Spanish Mexican and the Mex
lean Indian factions for the control of ths
town offices at the coming local elections,
to be held next Sunday Every man
in town is armel with carbine
and six-shooter. Chnhict' at street
corner and on the public highways leading
to the mountains near by occur frequently.
The Spanish Mexicans are known as the
white party, ami the Mexican Indians as
the Indian party. The whites are the
best equipped, but the In ians are tue
strongest numerically. The latest return,
show two whites and four Indians
killed and several on each side
wounded The local authorities have
called on the state authorities at Monterey
for ,sistance. There are number of citi-
z,us of the Unite1 States living here. They
have not been molested more than that
they were obliged to give up such ammun-
ton as they possessed. Families have been
removed to places of safety, MS it is beiived
that more serious trouble will soon follow.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Nervous Debllltuted Men

You are allowed q free trial Of Mirt.
days of the use of DR., Dyes Gel, brated
V oltalc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy relief and Eer
mancnt 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 nforma
ton. terms, etc. mailed free by address
ing Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall. Mich.
decd g. ".
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

had a severe attack of catarrh over a
year ago, and became so deaf [ could not
hear common conversation. | sut-
fered terribly from roaring in
my head. procured 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 1000 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, 1885-11-03
College Professor poisone,Y

PnTsBuRG. Pa, Nov. 3. Professor W, j
White, of Dutrs College, in this city, /,
lying dangerously i'll at his home with
symptoms Of strychnine-poisoning He
was taken suddenly i'll some DAYS
ago. after eating heartily of II
meal prepared by Bridget Morgan, do,
nestle, who has since disappeared. Thi-
girl was in the employ Of Emanuel DeRoy
at the time of the fatal poisoning of hi,
chill, and left shortly after the nurse.
Mary Ailen. was charged with it,
murder Mary Allen was tried
and convicted Of the crime, and is now in
the penitentiary serving her sentence of
fourteen years. Her friends have taken
her case in hand ani will enleavor to prove
her innocent, claiming that circumstances
now point in another direction
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

A slight cold frequently leads to con-
sumption. A few of DIR. y. Stone 5
Bronchial Waters prevent it. Conven
lent to carry. % cents.
1t is noticed that men of small calihre
are sometimes great bores.
For early loss Of physical power. A
sure cure is found is Hunts Remedy.
Never fails.
A blacksmith in Smartsvill-. Cal is
dying of CHAMBERS. contracted while shoe
ing horse.
Or. X. Stones Bronchial WATERS. rs q
throat and lung remedy. lend the world.
Pleasant to take. Price % cents. By the
druggists.
Hunts Remedy is purely vegetable. Apd
is made expressly for all diseases OF the
kidneys.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

A curious case is reported from Hast
ings, o. Mr.. Charles Mayburg was "a
confirmed invalid, bed ridpen by long
standing attack of neulalgic rheumatism
Several physicians who had been attend
ing him frankly declared their inability to
aid him A neighbor who visited the
sick man one day took with him bottle
of Mishler's Herb Bitters. The invalid
was persuaded to take few doses. A
change for the better was soon apparent,
and in less than three weeks time Mr.
Mayburg was able to walk without cane
or crutches
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
NOVEL COURT OF LYNCH.
A Texas Merchant Has "a Thief Hided for
Stealing Boots

a IeKAs PIercnant HAS u Ihiet Htdsd Tor
Stealing Boots
Fort GAINES, Ga, Nov. Sin Button
Saturday evening a novel execution Of a
lynch-cou sentence took place. A pair of
boots had been stolen from one of the stores
during the day AMI their possession was
traced TO John Roger, "A l5year-old negro.
The merchant Immediately organ zei
court by ,electing Samuel
Garrett as judge and DR.. j.
b. johnson as prosecusing attorney, AMI
appointing Col. w. l. Green for the defense
and six colored men for jury, the foreman
OF which was the step.fathsr of the a ecu ed.
After the presen tation Of the evidence and
argument by the counsel the jury retired
and in a few minutes returned YER
diet Of guilty. and offered as pen
atty that 100 lashss should be in
ilicted on the defendants naked
back, to be- laid on by his step-father with
a whip The prisoner was led out and tied
80 that he could not squirm under the
blows Pierce DoSer acted as bai'if and
counted the blows. The old man laid on
the blows rapidly, drawing screams OF
agony from the boy. On the fiftieth lash
the boy exclaimed: "lf you let me off fore
God won't do it again" The lashman
was inexorable, however, and not until the
even 100 had been inflicted was the work
cuayandai
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

For the honulit of the public lam willing to make
known an account oi my long sickness sutlcr-
ed for many years from CatAIrh also from the
most svNrte headaches. dizziness and ear troubles
and also daily chill- Al Il Ua'nrrh fever and last
ing cold swcats, and these same occurring every
night 80 that ! became nervous | could not
sleep. ! Suffered from chronic dyspepsia and
stomach complaint; my liver and kidneys were
di-ordcrcd my inLGs so weak that my breath WAS
short ana painful and my heart also greatly
troubled mc. | had no appetite and WIS constant
y suffering from natuclry ana from Il bitter taste
IN the mouth and ali this time my hands and feet
were covered wife Il cold sweat. When placed
myself in your caIc | had been for nine weeks
bed-riddon and for six month unable To go Ia
town; and for twn years too weak To do any
work. Ind emf Logged II number Of he best ply
sicians but grew constantly weaker MY father
n-luw MIR sChlichIingl called on YOU on Dcccm-
Der 20, lSsl, and Won Nl-itcd me atmk home. hou
ass crtcd that Suu could cure me IT followed your
directions, did 80, and in eight weeks was able
to call on You in Davenport, aui you have visited
me only once.
All the above named sSsptum~ have entirely Ill
appeared, ana with Joy and gratitude HVkuowl-
edge the great good You have done me. | feel like
new man, strong and sound. nm able Ia 90 uut
and work daily, even IN the coolest weather. and
for all This am indie htrd to Mrs, br ktck. Ever
yonr tirud, ions RUESNEEEnT.
NJ Il t.,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 3.-The Utah
commissioners have submitted their report
of tie operations of the Edmunds law dur.
ing the past year No polygamst has been
allowed to register or vote nor has any
such person boon elected or commissioned
to any office 1t is true, nevertheless,
that nearly all the officers chosen at
the last and in other preceding
elections are Mormons, who, while not act
ually living in polyamy, subscribe to the
doctrine of polygamous marriages as di-
vine revelation. 1t is believed that there
have been very few polygamous marriage
during the year. Within two years eighty
three indictments have been found for pc.
Iygamy and unlawful rehabilitation. There
have been twenty three convictions and
forty three cases are now awaiting trial.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
4 never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Harta &
Bahpsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

WASHINGTON CITY Nov. BE G. Van
Ripper, consul to Moscow, l. cnurgel hy Min
lister Luthrop with entering into an agree
ment with G. G. IL, tfman. q re dent of the
United State, to obtain "by hook or by
CROOK" medals at the New Orleans exposi-
ton to be sold to Russian merchants by
Van Ripper for sum of money deter
mined by the ",iZ,' Of the merchant and his
desire to obtain one. Correspondence is
produced in which II ifman is told by Van
Ripper that the Russian merchants are very
anxious for the medals, and will pay high
price FIR them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 5 The annual
report of tie quartermaster general of the
army has inst been made public The ar.
prorrIHtiun available ana expen led durinr
the year w.rn Sl0,e0 lo>0. The necessity for
barracks aal quarters at Davis island an |
Jefferson barracks is urged, and the uece
sity for a><am0lu, troops In larger d 1st,
near milan reservations and great stra tee ID
points ia 'ent to valuable public reserva,
tion> Is ref rred to becoming more and
moe nlptr lt An appropriation is asked
for supPlyu : headstrrcs for graves of sol.
diers OF the revolution and subsequent
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

1t is generally known that Simmons
Liver Regulator, purely vegetable, is re-
lied upon to secure immunity from al
malarial 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 malay, Ii
acts more promptly than calomel or qnin'
inc, without any of the injurious consc
quence following their use.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

BLOOMINGTON, Ills, Nov. s. Isaac Bar
rett, who has heretofore been rated as a re-
spectacle citiz,n of Danvers, IN this couny,
was Saturday night found In the sleeping
room Of Nick Maurer, OH farm near Dan.
ver., with the evident purpose OF robbing
him Maurers barn was burned to the
ground Friday night making the latest Of a
large number OF incendiary fires in that
vicinity Barrett confessed that he set fire
to the barn, hoping that its owner would
leave the house during the fire and give him
n chance to rob it, 1t is believed that he is
responsible for tho series of fires, and he Is
under u strone guard to prevent lynching.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

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, 1885-11-03

A ghost, after frightening a number of
people almost to death at Derby, Eng
land. was arrested bv ii policeman and
found to be a sixteen year old boy, He
had been employed by landlord to
drive away an undesirable tenant.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Is De Iesssp. Cana Bankrupt

WASHINGTON CITY, NV. g. -Information
is received here to the effect that the De
Lesseps Panama Canal company is now on
the verge of bankruptcy, and can not con-
tinue much longer aud it Is announced that
during the coming session of congress an in
vestigation will b. made Us to the ex-
penliture of something more than 1000, 900
by the American agent of the company in
the United States con lreSs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

II tNTGEAI., Sav. 3-Customs officers here
are ~nii Ia have unearthed another fraud
upon tile rs~suae Of the country. Accord
ing to statements four ar Eve leading whole
slls HOUR AMI VINE firms have been
secretly withdrawing liquor from cask. in
hpniej wuTc:iauSes for some years past
Onn firm. i is alleged has swindled the
guveran: .',t ant Of $40. 900 duties, and the
amounC, for all foot up $3.50. 900. There Is
much exeitenient created In blu ,insss circles.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Second Letter from an Iowa Lady
Confirming IL Remarkable Recovery

To THE PUBLIC: The benefits received at the
hands OF Mrs. DR.. keck usr year stll remain viii
me. And other permanent benefits have al-C
been added to them by further following her ad
vice. now enjoy better health than have know
in many years There j. no return of the tronblr.
from which br. kcck rescued me, and which Were
enumerated in my card Of last October, Nor j.
there of the tuInor she removed in March, 1884
am doing all my homework, and on Jnly 18th
took up my carpet, scrubbed two hoors churu.
got three meals with all other household dntie.
and felt no bad result. And most thankful Il
kind Provipcucc who has made Mrs. Krck Hi
powerful instrument for good. Respectfully,
Mr., q. f., BAGH, wife of 4. j. Barr
Webster city, H., July II, 1850.
See the Doctor, FREE OF CIlAT,G
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

The Venezuelan Congress has conferred
the order of ''rhe Bust of the Libcrator
Bolivar" upon each member of the New
York Seventh regiment of Veterans who
part in the unwilling of the statue OF
Bolivar in Central Park in June, 1884
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

was attacked with intiammatory
rheumatism and after trying dozen df>
fercnt kinds of medicine procured bot .
tie of Athlophoros. was entirely cured
ond have never had anything like rheu-
matte pain. A. Hayward, Burlington,
Ia
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Fort WORTH, Tex, Nov. 3. The fact has
leaked out that some of the principal direct
oss of the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe rail
road, in connection with some capitalists OF
Galveston, are preparing petition to Gov
ernor Ireland asking him to call n special
session of the legislature to pas law
similar to that pa 'sed receatly by the
state of Massachusetts, making it felony for
any ono to interfere with the movement OF
trains. The Knights Of Labor of the state
are preparing counter petition, and will
take Official action in few days. 1t is very
utIs ,tionable whether Governor Ireland will.
cali the leg stature together for any purpose.
He is known 10 be averse to the nineteenth
legi lature convsning again.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

ST PAUL, Mimi, Nov. 3-E s. Tut, a
prominent Montana cattleman, is in the
city He said to correspondent that fully
100, 900 head Of fat cattle would be shipped
this season from the territory. This,
he said, was an increase of Is per
cent over last years shipment, yet was not
up to the capacity of the ranges, as the
prevailing low prices tondsd to keep back a
good many ana year olis. The range,
in Montana he added, had not suffered
from the prevailing prairie fires in Western
Dakota and were amply supplied with we'll
cured grasses and abundance of water
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

CORK, Nov. "a sensation has been cre-
ated in social circles Throughout the prov
ince of Munster by the elopement Of noted
and brilliant barristsr with the wife of a
well-known and wealthy commoner. The
lady is the daughter of II Tory peer. and is
the mother OF four children. 1t is believed
that the pair have gone to America.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Eggs for Mormon -Iisxinnaries

ToluNo, M, NV s-Two Mormon
III, s.Oaar.s ..avp a ,o,arsi at S,dorus ami
have b2eA warnel - Leave at once or pre-
pare for 4 cot Of tar and feathers. Tho
hots IN the place are organizing to eg,
III" Il, AMI, it Is sIi |, thu women of tie
town are encou"a ing the hostile def m.
sfIaiInus.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

DETROIT, Nov 3-Suuiay morniag the
tug Frank Motfat exploded at the wharf at
Sarnia, killing instantly John Ward and
William Miller, first and second engl GERS,
anu Waiter Fisher aud James Wylie, iiro-
men. Capt Carey, Frank Furtah. Andre "
Reii Robert Good win. anil Maud B.unet
cook were more OF less injured. The boat
is a wreck
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
SECOND LETTER, 1885.

TEsOTuM, Champaign Conntv. II, I
August 1, 1883. I
TO THE PUBLIC: | with to state that in the sum
mer OF 1889, WAS treated by Mis-. DR. keck fol
consumption and waa cured sound and well My
treatment occupied about eight months. Sine I
my recovery | have become very rugged ant
stroag, and now enjoy good heolth
Respectfully, ANNA ADAIR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Sharks have invaded the fishing
grounds of West Donegal. Ireland in such
numbers as to drive the fishermen away.
Many boats have been assailed, in some
cases so desperately that those on board
had to pull for their lives.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
THE SCIENTIFIC TEST.
Royal Baking Powder Absolutely Pure
and Wholesome

The following reports from the Government chemists
and others equally well known who have from time to-
time made tests. of the various baking powders of the
market to ascertain their value and character are
evidence impartial scientific and positive of the absolute
purity and whoe>omeness of the Royal and of its supe-
riolity over all Others perfect e'venng agent:
81 have tested "A package Of Royal Baking Powder
which purchased i'll the open market and find 1t composed
If nu, and wholesome ingredients 1t Of tartar
powder of high degree of merit, and does not contain
either alum phosphates or other injurious substances
"F. G. LOVE, PhD,'
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
An Informer Among the Moonllxhter

An Informer Among the Moonlighters
DUBLIN, Nov. IA dispatch from Glen
car state' that one Casey, MooDligh ter,
was captured near that place Sunday night,
and has turned informer, duplicating a
large number of persons residing at that
place In recent outrages perpetrated by the
Aoonlighters. Many of them have already
baan arraSfad
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Organizing Against the Salary Rule.

NEW YORK, Nov. "A report from
Providence has fallen like II small bomb
shell among the base bali players in this
vicinity. 1t is that players association is
being formed among tie eastern league
players, ami that 2O0 nume' had been
signed to the roll. 1t said that the new a.
sociation would refuse to recognize the
base ball associations unless they did a way
with the new salary rule,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Senator Palmer has located the kitchen
in the fourth story of his Washington
residence. The dining ronm is on the
first floor. A dumb waiter keeps up
communication between the two depart
meutt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
FIghtin. tho Roycotters.

LONDON. Nov %--The English cattle
companies declina granting tnrol Ih rata, to
the Cork cattle dealers. now engaged in
boycottins the Cork Packet company
vessels, unless they register as common
"arriars which renders them liable to the
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Buckien's Arnica Saive.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. 90 cents per box For sale by
Hartz " Rthnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

The other day there died at Turin
Pade Giacomo, the confcssor of Court
Cavour. 1t was to Padre Giacomo that
Cavour addressed his dying words:
Father, a free church is free state.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Read Two Letters From One Lady.
FIRST LETTER, 1882.
PEsoTuM, Champaign Comfy, Ill,
Auunzt

FIRST LETTER, 1852.
PEsoTUM, Champaign County, Ill,
August II, 1882 ,
Dear Mrs. Dr. kcck: Having been tour months
under yovr treatment and being very much i'm
proved, will tell the public about my case. |
Was very weak and thin in hesn. Was obliged to
lie down through the day, and could scarcely walk
about the house, my lungs were very weak, and
panied good deal, and for year and half
mad coughcd and raised good deal of matter.
had no appetite and a weak stomach with bloat
ing and much pain in my back and d rangement
of bowels l am now much stronger. have gain
ed over thirteen pounds in flesh, can walk mile
and half easily without fatigue, and feel wen in
every way; my cough has LETT me, and | have no
pam at all N my lungs back or anywhere; | have
n good appetite and digestion. and consider my
improv cment very great under your treatment;
my former doctor said could live but "A very few
mon =, as my case was consumption, ami
all thought, bnt Won have helped me very rapidly
and in every way. Your fricld
ANNA ADAIR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Attempted suicide of an Hin OILS Judge.

PEORIA, His, Nov, 3.-Judge John C.
Yates, an old citizsn of this county, who
was elected for the Office of county judge
sixteen years in succession, made an un-
successful attempt Saturday afternoon to
emf his life by taking laudanun. He had
been acting quearly for some days, and had
recently lost some money, but not enough
to embarrass him, and it is believed he was
temporarily derangei. He is very sick
mi
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

William. you'll kill yourself if you
don't stop smoking" 40 no; smoking
doesn't kill; it cures"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

law. The Cork dealers have. therefore,
resolved 10 work Independently OF the
English handlers
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Yale Record announces the reopening
Of Roller skating rink and II Wreck
creation hall
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

The ghost of show that we hear 50
much about may possible have been the
spirit Of Hamlet's father.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
All Sorts of

hurts and many sorts of ais of
man and beast need a cooling
lotion. Mustang Linimeut.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

Never interrupt any conversation with
hacking cough; it creates a bad impress
sion. Better invest u quarter of dol
lar in a bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
and cure it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
Second Letter from an Illinois Lady,


SEYMOUR Champaign Co, I'll. June. 1885.
want the public to know how have improved under
by Keck. To of
neghbors doing house
inability and much suffering
day without terrible
nearly left eshier life before
though life is the
with that cold cmmy sweat and have no long Sleep
nights but retire well all
took the Champaign
keck short the walked
the depot eighth of mile this
thing who had for hOpessy ncuab
Mrs keck being the only who hope People whom
have during
they weud dead advise
ogoto Mrs Keck and by following implicitly
done they viii. without doubt, be greatly heneitcd
Res MnS WN ANDE
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03
VIII Pay with a Reservation.

New YORK, Nov s. - The Ohio q Missis-
sippi Railway company gives notice that
the interest due on the Springfield division
bonds will be paid with the reservation of
the right to test the loyal ability OF the COM
pany for that issue of bonds. A pr position,
however, will som he subm tied to the
holders Of the Springfield division bonds,
providing for an exchange OF their bond 5
FOR ether securities which the company
believes it will be to their interest to accept
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-03

"The Royal Baking Powder has been used III my
family for many years and this practical test as well as the
chemical tests which have submitted it, prove it per
fecy heatfu of uniform excellent quality and free from
anv tleletcriols substance VIM. MCMrETEIE EN-, PhD,