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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
No Nephews Need ApplY.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June s. One of the
candidates for the position of collector of
the Eighteenth Ohio district which wa:
filed Wednesday, by the appointment Of
Mr.. John H. Farley, was young man
named Cleveland-a nephew of the presi'
dent The post says young Cleveland:
application was refused because the presi.
dent thought it would be said he was show
ing favoritism to his relations; that there
was nothing else against the young man,
and that Mr.. Farley openly declares that
young Cleveland can have the position Of
first deput y if he desires it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

JoLIET, Ill, June 5.-August Schaffer, a
brother-in-lsw of Carl Schurz and Edmund
Jussen, United States consul at Vienna, has
abscondei from Menee, leaving an estimated
indebtedness of $4,000 behind him He
was q prominent grain merchant ran q
general store, did a general private banking
business, and was township treasurer. He
took away about a, 900 of town funds, be-
sides large sum of deposits belonging tc
citizens. The executions on his property al
ready amount to $4,000. j. V. Farwell, q
heavy creditor, is trying to replevin the
property from the sheriff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
The Phrase Defined Again.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 5.-Among half
a dozen dismissals from the sixth auditors
Office within the past three or four days, for
various reasons, was that of a clerk who has
been several times promoted under the civil
service rules No cause for his removal was
announced, and he made very vigorous
protest, until he found that the cause of his
removal was that when the false report came
in that Blaine had been elected he was among
a lot Of clerks who left their desks and rushed
into the corridor to give "three cheers fol-
the plumed knight
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

ArcnDishop NroKe's ADVICE ana DESIRES
LONDON, June 5.-Archbishop Croke was
enthusiastically received at Kingstown
Wednesday night on his return from Rome.
He deprecated any political manifestations,
the addresses having declared that he vindi-
Gated the cause of the Irish people at Rome
and had stood firm for faith and fatherland
The archbishop advised the people not to
put themselves in the power of the
so-called, but sham, friends of the law and
order. Such addresses, he said, were useful
as showing the unity of priests and people.
He was anxius to see this old land restored
to its prestine grandeur. and Orangeism
broken down, and all classes working to-
gether. After the proceedings the arch
bishop was escorted back to the hotel by O
torchlight procession, amid the greatest en-
tlY1ei
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Only a Few Official Heads.

WASHINGTON CITY, June The president
made the following appointments Thursday
Herbert Foote Beecher, collector Of
customs for the district of Puget
sound in the state of Oregon. and
territory Of Washington; Archibald Skill
man, collector of internal revenue for the
district of Nevada; Baller p Lee, collector
of customs for the district of Yorktown, Va
Herbert Foot Beecher is a son of Henry
Ward Beecher
RoSECRANS GETS A PLACE.
Gen. W. s. Rosecrans was appointed reg
lister of the treasury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Water at the National Cap;ta,.

WASHINGTON CITY. June 5-Dr Robert
Reyburn, Of this city, is out with com.
munication, in which he submits the results
of some microscopical examinations which he
has recently made of the Potomac water. He
finds that it is mostly composed of "ova
inclosed in gelatinous MATERIAL" minute
crustaceous animals, commonly known as
water feas, etc. The statement is bitterly
attacked by morning papers, which charge
that the crusade against the water supply
was organized and continues to be engin-
eered for political purposes-the district
commissioners, more than the water, being
the objective point of attack.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

The most important Discovery is that
which brings the most good to the greats
est number DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will
preserve the health and save life, and is a
priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only
does it positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Hoarseness, and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. If you
doubt this. get Trial Bottle Free, at
Hartg & Bahnsen's Drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Conereeationalists Consregate.

SARATOGA, N. Y, June 5-The Amer
icau Congregational union held its thirty.
second anniversary meeting Thursday
morning, Rev DR.. Edwin Webb, Of
Boston, presiding. Rev. Dr. Caleb,
of Boston, the secretary, submitted.
his report, which showed receipts of Sl05,.
1855. Grants OF 81, S6l.07 were paid &c
ninety-one churches in twenty -fice states
and territories, and loans Of $685. were
paid to nineteen churches on completion Of
their parsonages
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Concluded tomorrow

Merit also is what Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers presents as It's qualification for the
approval of fair mind public. We could
fill this paper with testimonials of thous-
ands who have been saved from the grave
by the iudicious use of Mishlers Herb
Bitters. Nor is this mere babble. We can
show to those who doubt, and who will
take the trouble to examine our letter
files, that we have not told all. Try it for
DYSPEPSIA. It will cure you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
/ viii send recipe that viii cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the REV JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d,
New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Another Clergyman in Hot Water.

PoTTsTowN, Pa. June g. The Rev. Dr.
Warren. of Christ Episcopal church, has re-
signed, and his resignation has been &C
copied. Dr. Warren came here from Chi.
cago eight years ago. He is a Democrat
On Sunday Graham post, g. A. R., attended
his church. The doctor spoke upon the late
war, and criticised the action of the Wash
ington authorities, saying they evidently
regarded it at first as @kind of picnic,
provided too few men, and broke SCOTS
heart, forced Mcclellan from his command,
prolonged the war two years at the cost oil
hundreds of millions Of dollars and thou.
sands of lives. Rumor ha. it that this SER
mon caused the rupture of DIR. Warren's
pastoral relations
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Economy in the Postofice.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 5-Ststistic>
show that in the first quarter of the current
year about 1888, 600 have been saved in thu
yearly expenses of the postoffie department.
A general examination of postoffice in
spectors will soon be made with view tc
strengthening that branch of the postal
service.
A statement prepared in the Of the second
assistant postmaster general shows tha
changes in the annual cost Of the postal ser
vice from April l to May 81 effected a me-
decrease of S45, 5g6, Of which amount ISL,
S4S were in the steamboat service.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
YOUNG MEN!-.RFAD THIS

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall.
Mich, offer to send their celebrated
Electro Voltaic 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 forrheumatsm,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk
is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed.
Write them at once for illustrated pam.
phlet free. Dec.>16 cod W 1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
NEVER GIVE UP.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits. loss of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood, weak con-
stitution, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Hartz 81 Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

CINCINNATI, June 5-Judge Fitzgerald
discharged DIR. 10y, charged with killing
bis brother in-law, commencing the act of
the doctor, and remarking that, in shooting
Champlin. he simply did his duty The
crowd cheered at the decision, and Mrs.
10y (Champlin's sister, embraced her hus-
band, both hsing in tearz.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Amended Civil service Rules.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 5-Tne presi-
dent has amended the civil service rules Sc
that no person, who has not been absolutely
appointed or employed after probation
shall be admitted to examination within
two years thereafter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Malarial Poison.

The drouth in Southwest Georgia last spring
dried mp the wells, and we were compelled to us,
water from the creek on the plantation. The re-
fever. | carried with me several bottles of Swift,
Specific, and as long as | took it, ! had perfec
health. As soon as | ceased taking it, l. like tn,
rest was afflicted with chills When l resumed
its use, was all right again. We have used ii il
our family as an autidote for malarial poison fo
two or three years, and have never known it I,
fail in single instance.
". c. FuRLow.
Sumter Co, Ga, Sept. II, 1884.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawer 5, Atlanta, Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Help Wanted for the Bartholdi Pedestal

NEW YORK June 5-The American
committee on the statue of liberty has
issued an appeal to the press Of the country
asking them to aid in bringing to the atten-
ton of their readers the fact that the COM
mittee would issue and sell miniature
models of the statue, TO be sold for the
banafit of the fund
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Cot Indian RIaad In Hia Vaiaa.

WASHINGTON CITY, June s. H. c. Fisher,
postmaster at Fisherto n, Indian territory,
who has Indian blood in his veins, has
resigned because of the decision of the
attorney general that Indians are ineligible
to hold federal offices
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Yellow Fever Aboard Shin.

PORTLAND, Me-, June 5.---The British
brig Anna p Odell, of Liverpool. from St
Thomas, has arrived here in distress. A
few days out from Parto Rico the first and
second mates died of yellow fever. A sailor
was also taken i'll and will probably die
The vessel has been quarantinsd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

New YORK, June 5-In the International
Typographical union Thursday the que ton
of the use Of news plates in printing offices
was discussed. The union, by an almost
unanimous vote. referred the matter to
subordinate unions without recommended
ton, leaving the question just where it has
been before. The sentiment of the dele
gates, after full discussion, was that the
plates must be classed with labor saving
machinery, and have come to stay.
the questions of mileage and per diem al
lowances, and the establishment of perma
nent place for boiling the convention, were
reported from committee as not feasible
and resolutions asking the re-establishmeni
Of the Sub-list were reported adversely.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
Made the Matter Worse.

ERIE, Pa, June 5.-James Ketzell Of
Waterford blew his brains out Wednesday
night after convincing himself that he had
been guilty of IAN objectionable sin. He
was recently converted at a religious re.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
German putv ON American Rive,

WASHINGTON CITY, June The state de.
partment has been notified Of decision in
creasng the duty on American rye inn
ported INTO Germany, from l to 3 marks
per 100 Kilograms.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

1t is said that the crime of parrcide was
unknown in one of the states of ancient
Greece until law was enacted for the
special punishment of such crime should
1 Occur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05
No Pension for This Man.

WASHINGTON Cry, June 5.-Commis
sioner of Pensions Black has decided ad
versely in the case Of pension claimant
who entered the service as substitute and
deserted on his way to his regiment HI
was captured and a court-martial sentences
the deserter to make good the time lost by
desertion. 1t wal during his service undei
this sentence TIA. the disease attacked and
disabled him resulting in disability fol
which he asked for pension
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

Convictions for drunkenness 10 Wales
are steadily on the increase. The figures
follow: 1881, 1894; 1882, 1896; 1888,
@ BAT. and 1884. 1886.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

80 YEARS
RECORD.
Physicinns' Testimony.

hy6hCfhHSS 1tbtAH1Onyt
A. W. Brown, N. D., of Providence,
R. l., Gays: ~ have used HUNTS
kidney and Liyerl REMEDY in my
practice for the past sixteen years,
and cheerfully recommend it as
= being a safe and reliable remedy"
Another prominent doctor of
Providence says that Il am fire.
quently urged to use other prepare
tions as substitutes for HUNS kid
a ney and Liverl REMEDY. / find on
. trying them that they are worthless
j, in comparison to Il"
An Old Lady.
"My mother, 76 years old, has
chronic kidney complaint and drop
sy. Nothing has ever helped her
like HUNTS kidney and Liverl
REMEDY. She has received great
8 benefit from bottles and we think
% it will cure her. w. W. Sunder-
oN land, Builder, Danbury, Conn.
A Minister'S Wife.
oN Rev. Anthony Atwood, OF Phila-
delphia, says;-"HuNT's Kidney
and Liverl REMEDY has cured my
wife of Dropsy in its worst form.
All say that ii is miracle"
General Chace.
General Chace of Rhode Island
says: 81 always keep HUNTS kid
! ney and Liyerl REMEDY in my
Y house. Taken in small doses occa-
sionally at night, it prevents head
re, ache, and regulates the kidneys,
stomach and other organs" 10
loon shaken, by HUNS REMEDY taken. Z"
CRITTENTON, N. Y, General Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

tried Tongaline upon myself for fas
cal neuralgia, and it gave immediate re,
lief. ! also tried it upon one suffering
intense pain from neuralgia of the head;
one dose gave perfect relief. G. w. Du-
val. NJ. D.. Pineville, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

TI1TfTffU
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CURES

CURES
ALI
DISEASES
OF
THE
KIDNEYS
LIVER
BLADDER
AND
URINARY
ORGANS
DRoPSY
GRAVEL
DIABETES
BRIGHT's
DISEASE
PAINS
IN
THE
BACK
LoIN5
OR
SIDE
NERVOUS
DISEASES
RETENTION
OR
NON
RETENTION
OF
URINE.
PRICE
el.25.
Send for
Pamphlet
of Testi-
monials.
HUNTS
REM EDY
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

The Line selected by the US. ceVt
to carry the Fast Mall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-06-05

en-. CRITTENTON. N. Y, General Agent.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

At Elem tngville, New York, yester
day morning. Aaron Shaw, aged 81
years, shot sad fatally wounded his
wife, aged q, md then shot himself
His wife had bssn living with neigh
Dor named Newman since October.
Mrs. Lizzie Brown, . young widow,
annoyed by the persistent attentions OF
John Oakley, In Chicago. had him ar
rested last Saturday. He was arrAign'
ed and gave hail. As she WINS leaving
the court houso Oakley followed and
ASSAULTED her with . razor. He cut bel
on tho elbow and attempted to cut her
throat but only succeeded 10 gashing hel
right temple. She would have bled Il
death but tor prompt medical attenti Tor
and she Ia said to b. In . critical condi
ton. Oakley, after aAsaulting the wo
man, cut his own wrist, but 10 no
dangerously injured. He is in the hos
pital.
The uidsred body Of Richard Mel
son Lawtou, thirty six years Of age
Was found On Wednesday morning II
his wagon on the road near New Bed
ford, Massachusetts His pocket boob
was gone, and an attempt had beei
made to Cover the body by putting
upon 1t come boxes which were in tn
wagon. A man, apparently drunk, va
seen with the wagon, but he had dts
appeared before the body WAS die
covered.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

day we offered TO do repairs
and making over /; haven't
wanted such work for
months. Seal-cloth wraps
are particularly active.
This is only another way OF
saying the things are good.
Women know when the
things they wear are good
and cheap.
1901 and Chestnut.
There isn't room enough
in the gift-qua.ter can't
make any mo Pocket
books and Other things
in leather up to shopping
bags and portfolios; pho
tograp h. a | b u m 8 and
other things Of plush up to
dressing-cases, pen-holders
and other things OF Jerusa-
lem olive up to stockholders,
candlesticks. boxes and
vases paper-weights and
other brasses and bronzes
e W &c ry, opera-glasses
writing-papers there's nc
end OF gift-things there.
To-day is the day. No
day after tomorrow II do
Northwest from the center.
Artists materials, miscel'
laneous stationery, diaries
scrap-books. pocket-knives
scissors and shears, Q Thousand
things that nobody thinks of
Basement n IL.
Troll d Bakers Gencvi
music boxes, the best in tn,
world, and a comfortable
room to hear them in. Price
fair. We go by costs. l
isn't our policy to live all tn
rest OF a year on the trade o
a month at Christmas.
Basement Ms.
| john WANAMAxER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Mark
streets and City hall square.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

PENSION Commissioner Black and
Land Commissioner Sparks have taken
great pleasure in their reports In ma
hgning their predecessors In office and
charging them with defrsuding the
government. So serious have been tn.
charges that the Senate has resolved
to investigate them, aud Messrs. Spark
and Black viii be given an opportunity
to prove their charges before q com
mittee. This 10 not what those gentle
men want, but 1t Is what they need
and they will be apt before it is owe
to wish that they had not been so pro
mature.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

Who ever saw Christmas
before without a breath Of
Christmas weather ? Christ
mas in Indian Summer!
And yet the trade in cloth
ing and furs and blanket:
is larger than last year, ant
last year larger than eve
before. This proves tina
our trade Is by no mean
iwnat it's going to be il
clothing, iurs and blankets
Takes time for good news tt
lget about.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24
Come in the early morr

Come in the early morn
ing or evening, if you can.
Keep to the right.
Don't stop an instant in
the aisles.
Go around the crowded
places.
There's room enough fol
those who have the wit &c
accommodate themselves to
circumstances.
Closed all day tomorrow
Christmas.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

Not even books are run
ming short. You didn't know
how many tons we had Of
them out of the bookstore
SO many we scattered them
too heavy to mass to.
.gether in any ordinary build
ing. ,
But now and then a bool
| is not to be got. That happen
at other times than Christ
mas. tits one of the chronic
disorders of bookselling.
Our bookstore works mag
lnificently. We are not i
1.-THE least disposed to mar il
record by anything like a
APOLOGY. !,
Book News accounts IL
Its easy working in par
lYour wants are shaped be
E lforehand. You know tt
OF books. Was the
e lever a bookstore before tn
,. hoo e,,ch a run with so lit
ldratt on the patience
ld buyers? There never W
i. such a run. We have pref
NJ |good reason tor thinking tt til
mo other bookseller ever sc
re. much more than half as ma.
an books in a day. But this |
p pn LASTED for weeks; isn't do
lyet,
FOR BOOK News has its sh'
ms of THE credit. You KIN
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

CONGRESSMAN Lawler, q Democrat
from Illinois, has introduced bill in
Congress to appropriate $40, 900 toward,
building monument for the late Vice
President Hendricks. Who ever heard
of q Republican Congress asking Con-
gress to give money to build a monu-
ment to Lincoln, to Vice Presiden
Wilson, to Garfield, OF even to Grant
II LAWYERS bill passes 1t will then b
strictly in order for some Democrat
Congressman to ask Congress TO he'll
to build monument to the late Bob
Toombs,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

Before another issue Of the REPUB
LIcAN another Christmas anniversary
will have come and have passed by.
The occasion In always fraught with
the most pleasant reflections. No other
day In the year 10 30 generally observed
In christian lands, and even In pagan
countries the hea.hen have learned TO
respect the day on which q Savior
was born, though their Savior that
they worship may not be the Christ
mas Savior. Birthdays, even OF one
In the family, brings with them more
than the usual joyousness how much
more 80 then should not every one be
Joyous and glad ON the birthday OF one
who, though King made himself our
elder brother, and constituted us joint
heirs TO q richer inheritance than ever
Vanderbilt poasessed.
The story OF this babe Chris, for
whom the world tomorrow will pause
In business 70 worship and honor Ia
ono that will always be read with the
1teepest interest," one that will never
,come monotonous and stale. When
,ovel or even q history is read, the
book will be laid away, AS one that
will not be wanted again, and indeed
We wonder why so much useful time
was thrown away in reading q story
that We knew was but fiction but
every time the story of the birth OF the
Savior babe in Bethlehem Is read 1t
sparkles the brighter, 1t excites the ten
der feelings aud brings new beauiy; In
creases affection and love in the heart
Of every christian, and lifts Us all ur
TO q higher plane of christian life and
duty.
1t Is meet and proper then that every
body should be glad and rejoice upor
such an important occasion and tina
gifts OF affection and love should b
given to each other. The very frs
thought OF tho Mahdi WAS to get tn
best gifts the forests and mines coul,
produce, and bring them to the infan
Savior ct Bethlehem, and ever sine
Chris mas has been day for gift-mak
ing. We hope then that every bod
will be happy tomorrow, ana we hop
that every body will be rememtere
with gifts, and to each and every on
we extend the greetings OF q merr
Christmas.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

Oh, those terrible coal mine calami
ties just as We have given up foi
dead twenty three miners in the Nan
ticoke mine, news comes from acros
the ocean OF several hundred miner
being imprisoned in q Welsh mine. Fo
the sake OF humanity we hope they ma,
be rescued before they meet the fate @
our own poor fellows, for whose safet
hope has fad.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

No; we're not sold out
There's enough of every
thing, except now and then
an item. Can't afford to be
out Of anything. What woulc
you think of an empty store
here. Not a bit of DANCE,
of that.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-24

THE friends who have within a few
days past contributed so nobly and
generously towards giving a well
known old gentleman happy and
comfortable home during the winter
can enjoy Christmas the better and
happier when we assure them that tn,
object Of their bounty Is now 40 cheer.
ful and happy as they are.