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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach OF
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys
or any disease of the urinary organs, OF
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OIL
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain curt
known. They act surely and quickly
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold a
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
SEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining il
flesh so pounds, in few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cnr'
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hart
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
NO RESPECT FOR DEATH.
The Present Day and Generation Ia
Advanced Toward Barbarism.

The Present Day and Generation Tar
Advanced Toward Barbarism.
[Joe Howard III Boston Herald
We are accustomed to think that none but
barbarians are reckless of human life, that
none but barbariRns are ready to meet death
at aiy moment aud without regret In fact
saw, only the other day, in some dispatch
from across the water, that the French SOL
diers in China were not likely to make GER
tain indicated movement, because life was
valuable to them, and the boards of bar
barians against whom they would wage a
useless contest, caring nothing for their
lives, would quickly and easily overmaster
them.
] think that no man would presume TO
say, in this nineteenth century, that New
Workers care much for life or have any re-
spect for death. The brutal way in which
bodies are carried from point to point, the
heartless indifference manifested by so-called
friends gathered about the bier and casket
containing the little that is left of the for
mer associate, the extraordinary fippancy
with which writer's chat and discuss in the
presence of a distinguished fellow man,
.'----i--,- IN the very embrace OF death it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
VOTING NENl-.RFAD THIS.

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated
Electro-V oltaic Belt and other electric
appliances on trial for thirty days, to men
young or old afflicted with nervous de-
bility, loss of vitality and manhood, and
all kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
cases. Complete restoration to health
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No rish
is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed
Write them at once for illustrated PAM
phlet free. Dec.-16 cod ly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

IT is indisputable that malt liquors
promote temperance. Of course, one may
absorb an excess of ale or lager beer as
well as of whisky, but this liability does
not alter the fact that drunkenness has
been diminished since palatable anG
wholesome malt beverages began to bt
nnnularjZed here,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
So DRY and Brittle.

"What do you suppose makes my hair
SO dry and brittle2" We suppose the
glands which supply moisture to it need ia
stimulous. A bottle of Parker's Hair Bal
sam will do the business, and leave your
hair soft and shining. There IS no mis-
take about this. No oil, no dye. Restores
original color, removes dandruH.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscrctions 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 a self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d,
New York City,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
"Felicitously Expressed. "
Pail Mall Gazette.l

A correspondent who some months since
dwelt with much emphasis in these columns
on the torments of residence in the new su-
burban districts Of London, stated the case
well; but he has been left far behind by the
Rev. Hugh Price Hughes. who, speaking
Sunday evening last of the desertion of GER
tain places of worship in the city and Eas;
End, which few years ago were thronged
by devout congregations said: "What has
become of these good peoples Some have
gone to heaven and others to the suburbs.
The contrast has never been more felicit
ously expressed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

Words are weak to express the won
dcrful curative properties of that prince
among modern medicines, Mishlers Herb
Bitters. NJ. A. Fairer, Supt. of the Lam
caster, Pa. County Hospital abandoned
the attempt to express his delight and ad-
miration for the medicine. He had long
suffered from dyspepsia, diseases of the
kidneys and neuralgia, and used hun
dreds of so called remedies without goot
results At last he tried Mishler's Bitters
and in short time was perfectly cured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

THEY do say that r. B. Hayes owns a
building in Omaha which is occupied as a
beer saloon. This will be rectifled soon
however; we dare say that Mrs. hayes
hasn't had time to look into that depart
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
An Impertinent Query.
Texas Siftings

Did a woman ever cleanup a rented house
when she moved out of.it; and did she ever
fail in expressing her opinion, ranging from
mild vituperation to emphatic condemna
ton, of the horrid condition in which hei
predecessor had left the premises into which
she movesf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
Buoklen's Arm ga Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corhs, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin erupticns, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded % cents per box For sale by
Hartz e. Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
ment yet

Mr.. Roach is said to be in Washington,
looking careworn, and apparently anxious
to get that money. But there is hitch
the money is perhaps crippled with a
heated journal or defective crank pin
and cant move easily.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

THE story of Grants campaigns is al
most finished. The general last and
worst campaign. so far as he is personally
concerned, is being fought out at his pri|
vate residence; but there is fair pros
pect that his characteristic pluck and
persistency will win.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

tie for the moral elevation of France or
the world, he has shown to what dizzy
heights the unguided and unrestralned
IMAGINATION can reach when reason
sleeps and logic is lost art.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

THERE are indications that Russia pros
poses to drive Mr. Gladstone into a war,
but happily the grand old mans legs are
in good order and his face turned sternly
away from the enemy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale?
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
A Hint TO Parents.

ItIICflE.O I1tUBeTtI
A north side man makes his daughter cat
an onion. just before starting for the skating
rink. IL all parents would act on CHS hint
the new craze would be short lived,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

IT is now discovered that Riel was an
active republican politician in Montana
couple of years ago. We always sus-
pected that he had mugwump strain in
his half breed blood.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
His First Fec.

A young lawyer of Sylvania, Ca, went
through that town the other day driving a
portion of bis first law fee-a yearling steer
The fee consisted Of s. in money, a stack Of
fodder, silver watch, an old SOW, and the
Voc -ltro
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

The owner of some tenement property
in London was lately fined $3.50 for fall
ing to keep it in proper order. He ap
pealed, but only to be told that be was
really liable to fine of $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
A Long Alligator

An alligator twenty-saven feet and seven
inches long was recently caught out OF Lake
Wimlico, Florida, by Wyman Jones. He
killed four dogs with one sweep OF his ehorm-
,us tail after he Esd been dragged ashore.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

"a true politician, says the Savannah
Neacs, lis the highest type of citizen, and
it is to be regretted that there are not
more true politicians.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

Back Ache2 Hunts Remedy will cure
pains in the back or loins, female diseas
es, nervous prostration and kidney dis
eases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

Have used Tongaline in neuralgia with
perfect success; one was case of neural
gia of the heart. ]. II. Clarke, M. D.,
Cuba. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

The Cafe de Ia Rotonde, the resort of
Partisan chess players for over century,
has been closed and will probably he
RACED
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

Minneapolis sets an example that is
destined to find imitators among western
towns by charging $1,000 for circus Ii
cpnSp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
RAILROAD TINE TABLE
ohicAeo, ROCK ISLAND a r,nr,.
TINE TABLE Ir-vr ''iIii
To AND PROM CHIr.on

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Leart
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TO AND PROM KAys.e CO. 7"'s .n
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
aOCK island & FlDlIi
RA.ILW AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE To TIE
EAST AND SOUTH

Trains leave Rock Island
i.o0 q. NJ. Way Freight.
S45 =" Fast Express.
Lao p. m. Mail and Express
ESQ - Through Freight and ACfoMmois.a
Trains arrive at Rock l-Iaul
$50 a. m. Through Freight and Acsomuoh.
i2.45 p. IN. Mail and kXpress.
$40 Fast Express.
400 - Way Freight.
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving RoCk lslsut st.
a. m. arrives at Peoria 22O p H., at slrlg.ta
i.25 p. m, at Decatur 40Ip. ~. jacksonville Ie
p. IN, Alton 1.2t ?. m, 81 Loujs SIS ?. 10. 90.
Terre llaute 1881 p. m, THIS SANE DAY. NshH
this the BEST and QUICKEST route 90 81. iN.a.
southeast.
The 100 p. N. train makes close connection
GaNa with c. b. & q. for points west sfTrl
Gslesburg at As p. m, at Burlington tNp 1r
Reolluk 1928 p. m, and at Quincy HOS T. N.
Arriving at Peoria at $50 p. me- making r'
connections with the |. b. ~ " and =, RS
Tor indianapolis, connecting There VITA a.ir
trains for the east and south.
~ FAST TINE SURE CONNECTIONS b.
-ates as low a. by any other route.
K. Il. CABLE, A. y. MORTON
CENT Srpt Grul Tit AZ
The sop. m. Accommodate is', 0.' 30
except sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

1t is useless to write about the decay of
Italian opera in this country. The more
it dacay the more people want it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27
CHICAGO. BURLINGTON i or,,,,
CHICAGO, MILWAUKFE AIT par,
ROCK ISLAND Il PEORIA H,Irw,

tsHOHTEsT ROUTE 10 the FA-r lyT, No.
LEAVE -
Fast Express .......-... SHAN Aati't
Mail and Demonstrations '.'fI
AcCommodf8 on,..........115pN UEt
Why Freight ............6.uDAN 'Ah
Depot Twentieth street ''t'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-27

Tho Line selected by the US. ut''
to carry the Fast FALL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Since our last issue another
prominent actor in the war OF the
Rebellion has passed away. On the
2Sth of October General George b.
Mcclellan died at his home in New
Jersey, of neuralgia Of the heart.
Modern hero worshipers will join
issue with us when we say that
Mcclellan was greater soldier
than Grant or any other general OF
the Federal armies. His greatness
and abilities created jealousies, and
he was not permitted to retain com
mand Of an army which idolized
him.
He was Democrat, and in the days
of Lincoln's presidency no Demo-
Graf, however great, was permitted
to stand in the way Of a Republican.
The future historian will do justice
to the dead warrior and statesman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05
The GRAND STATES or New YORK
AND VIRGINIA HAVE GONE Dem
ocRATic ny HANDSOME
MAJoRiTlEs.

These headlines tell the story OF
the result oflast Tuesdays election.
They also tell why our big rooster
has emerged from his temporary re-
tirement, and now struts proudly
before your gaze Governors Hill
and Lee, we greet you. Mister Ma
hone, good evening. Not this even
ing,-s'mother evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

The young gentlemen of Louisa
gave a hop at the Hotel Chattaroi
last Tuesday evening, in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs, A. ]. Cared. A
large number attended, and the af-
fair was a very enjoyable one.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

The rains during the first of last
week were heavy enough to cause
a rise of six or eight feet in the river.
The Sonoma was the first boat to
reach this landing after the pro-
tracted period of low water. All
the boats are now running regularly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

A barge load Of excellent coal
from Hurricane creek, West Virgin
ia, is being unloaded here,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Burns, of the Pioneer drug store,
is developing much skill as taxa
dermist. Go and see his case OF
birds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Capt. NJ. Frcese is in command
Of the Ingomar. He would rather
tread the roof of one boat than com
mand dozen mills.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

An advertising agent for the big
patent medicine mouse Of DR. J. 9.
Aver 4 Co, was decorating Louisa
with chromos this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

The late hour at which we get
out our paper this week is attribu-
table to a large run of job work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

station Agent Gray has gone viz
ting 10 Illinois. George Hale is
jerking the lightning during Gray's
absence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Ifyou want to save five per cent,
buy your sugar, cofiee's, teas, Hour
and bacon at c. d. Norris d Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Capt. and Mrs. d. K. Weis, of
Ashland, are visiting DR., +. W,
Weis. OF this place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

The Chattaroi railway is doing
an excellent freight business The
afternoon train Wednesday was
here an hour, loading.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

C. ID. n. Il Co. are having a boom
in their restaurant. Everything
the market affords served on short
notice and in first class style.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Don't forget that Rev, William
Jayne. of the Baptist Church,
breaches in Masonic Hall Saturday
and Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

We have just finished printing
the minutes ofthe Enterprise Bap-
list Association, which was he'd
with the Big Sandy Church, Pike
county, on the 9Th of October
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Allthe down boats 60 loaded with
sorghum, beans and other produce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Try those sugar cured shoulders
at C. D. Norris & Co's-equal to
the finest canvased hams.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1885.

While you your toilet make, my DEAR
in 90 and brace up with drink.
This stating craze Is new to me.
But we must try the brakes Hall Rink
They went; they saw Oh Smith and Burns
Glide to and fro in friehdly tussle,
She tried the rollers, but-alas,
She has to buy another hustle!
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Fresh Fish, Oysters and Celery
received three times week at C.D D.
n. & Co.'S,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Positively, C. D, Norris & Co. will
sell you goods cheaper than any
other grocers in town. o
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Mrs. Jennie Selwyn has returned
to her home in California.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Mr.. r. T, Burns has returned
from protracted sojourn among
the courts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Just arrived at C.D,Norris & Cos
one car load of Liverpool fine salt,
equal TO dairy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Young, w. T., is in the village
this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

DR.. Ross, Of Eureka, W. Va, was
in Louisathis week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

The rain Sunday seriously inter-
fered with church going
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Full New York cream cheese al
c. d. y orris Il Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

Mrs. Judge Stewart has gone to
Paintsville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

This skating craze Is new to me,
But we must try the brakes Hall kint'
They went; they saw Oh Smith and Burns
Glide TO and fro In friendly tussle,
She tried the rollers, but-alas,
She has to buy another hustle
Young, w. I'll in the village
this week,
lisa Weis dog that knows its
own master.
Mrs. Judge Stewart has gone TO
Paintsville.
Full New York cream cheese at
{. D. y orris Il Co.
DR.. Ross, Of Eureka, W. Va, was
in Louisa this week.
The rain Sunday seriously inter-
fered with church going,
Mrs. Jennie Selwyn has returned
to her home in California.
All the down boats 60 loaded with
sorghum, beans and other produce
- ---------------
Fresh Fish, Oysters and Celery
received three times a week at G. D..
n. & Co.'S,
Mr.. r. T. Burns has returned
from protracted sojourn among
the courts.
Just arrived at CD. Norris Il Co.'S
one car load of Liverpool fine salt
equal TO dairy.
Positively, C. D, Norris & Co. will
sell you goods cheaper than any
other grocers in town. .
Try those sugar cured shoulders
at C. D. Norris & Co's-equal L
the finest canvased hams.
The young gentlemen OF LOUIS
gave a hop at the Hotel Chattaro
last Tuesday evening, in honor o
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

lisa weis dog that knows its
own master.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1885-11-05

us.
Capt. and Mrs. d. K. Weis, OF
Ashland, are visiting DR., +. W.
Weis. OF this place.
A barge load Of excellent coal
from Hurricane creek, West Virgin
ia, is being unloaded here.
If you want to save five per cent,
buy your sugar, cofiee's, teas, Hour
and bacon at c. d. Norris q Co.
The late hour ut which we get
out our paper this week is attribu-
table to a large run of Job work.
Burns, Of the Pioneer drug store,
IL developing much skill as taxa
dermist. Go and see his case OF
birds.
station Agent Gray has gone viz
ting 10 Illinois. George Hale Is
Jerking the lightning during Gray's
absence
The Chattaroi railway is doing
an excellent freight business, The
afternoon train Wednesday was
here an hour, loading.
| Don't forget that Rev. William
Jayne, OF the Baptist Church,
breaches in Masonic Hall Saturday
and Sunday.
Capt. NJ. Freese is in command
Of the Ingomar He would rather
tread the roof of one boat than com
mand dozen mills.
An advertising agent for the big
patent medicine mouse of DR. J. g.
/ Aver 4 Co, was decorating Louisa
with chromos this week.
i C. d. n. Il Co. are having boom
in their restaurant. Everything
the market affords served on short
notice and in first class style.
/ We have just finished printing
+ the minutes ofthe Enterprise Bap-
, fist Association, which was held
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-05-02
French ACtresSeS' Dresses

The most extravagantly dressed wo-
men of Paris are the actresses, many of
whom do not hesitate to expend from
5000 to $500 for single dress to be worn
in some society drama. To such pitch
has this extravaganza been carried that
the manager of the Coincide Franchise
has repealed the rule compelling the lady
members of the company to furnish all
their own dresses the scene of which is
laid at the present day. These are now
supplied by the theatre, as we'll as the
historical costumes. Per contra, the
most meanly dressed personages of Paris
are the elderly and noble danes of the
Faubourg st. German. Having COM
menced to array themselves simply and
inexpensively as protest against the
wild follies of the ladies of the Imperial
Court in the matter of toilet, they hay,
in many instances suffered economy to
degenerate into stinginess and simplicity
of dress into shabbiness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1885-05-02

employees do the custom work, for which,
in all its branches, the house is so justly
celebrate. Jutting off from these, in
sort of zigzag annex, arc the Upholstery
work-rooms, filled with draperies, avn
ings, slp-cOvers and furniture in all
stages of recovering, from which the
click of the hammer and hum of the
sewing machine send forth their music
all day long, and just beyond is the COM
Portable lunch room, with its attractive
looking table spread with white china
and clean damask, it's great coffee and
tea-urns shining like silver (tea and
coffee, with milk, being provided free of
charge by the firm), its refrigerator and
its pleasant-faced, polite attendants; and
the toilet and cloah rooms for the ladies
of the establishment. Similar convent
ences are furnished in the basement for
the male employees; indeed, no one on a
tour through the store can fail to be I'M
pressed by the kindly and intelligent
care shown by Messrs. Cooper & Conard
for the comfort 'of their army of EN-
ployes.
Down stairs in the basement are the
great engines which run the three steam
elevators, the steam boilers which warm
the immense building throughout, and
receiving and delivery rooms. The fifth
floor also is devoted to the latter use,
every department having its reserve store
as large or larger than the space given it
in the retail rooms, wherein are kept
duplicates of all the goods on its shelves.
The Mail Order Department is con-
stantly increasing in the extent of bust
ness done, and employs twenty people in
receiving and filling orders, answering
queries or sending samples to all parts of
the country, and sometimes to still more
remote points.