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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
WORTH ITS WRIGHr In GOLD.

Albert Emminger, Coviugton Ky, was
afflicted with catarrh three years. lie
says: after trying every known patent
medicine which saw advertised. none OF
which helped me, Tried Paplllon (extract
of fax) Catarrh Cure as last resort. Il
has made complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold | will give You other
references from parties who have been
cured. 1t is no experiment but posi-
tive cure" Large bottles $100 at II
III. DeSapto's.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

New YORK, Sept, ia Washington dis
patch to The World says that when the lord
mayo Of London offered to open subscrip-
ton for the Charleston of sufferers, Minister
Phelps cahlei Secretary Bayard as follows:
Mayor of London offers 10 open slrbscrip-
tons for Charleston sufferers. Think we
ought not accept, Answer. PHELPs."
Mr.. Bayarl is said Ia have been very i'll
iignant at this. He replied as follows:
''Courtenay reports widespread suffering
Do not reject London aid. Boston and Chi
cage pre'e4dcnts for accepting. do not feel
justified in refusing voluntary aid for ndi-
yi,lual suffering. BAyARD'
The dispatch adds that Minister Phelps will
probably I've officially reprimanded for his
action
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

You arc allowed "A free trial of thi't..
days of the use of DIR. Dyes Celebrated
Foltalc Belt with Electric Snspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and rer-
maneui cure Of Nervous Debility, loss OF
Vitality and Manhood, aud al kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases
Complete restoration TO health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full iniorma
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address
ing Veltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd & W.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
An END TO BONE SrRAPING.

Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg, Iii
says: Having received SO much bencti
from Electric Bitters, feel ii my duty t,
let suffering humanity know Il. Have haG
a running sore on my leg for eight years
my doctors told HE would have 10 hav,
the bone scraped or leg amputated.
used. instead, three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Armies
SalVe, and my leg is now sound and well
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents d
bottle, and Buctlen's Arnica Salve at 25c
per box by Hartz x Bahnsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
Morgan. Prohihition Record

When Parson Morgan repudiated the
nomination of the cold water people. the
ARGUS charged him with sacrificing hi;
principles in the hopes Of capturing soml
prohibition votes, and later develop
menis prove the truth Of our assertions
AT meeting of the Rock Island district
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, held in Moline during the first
week of August, 1882. the appended resolu
tons were adopted, with the following
named clergymen present A. Il. Morgan,
presiding elder; J. S. McCortl. J G Evans
j d. Smith, II. D. Clark, J d. A. Ander.
son and others:
Res0'Ued, That, inasmuch as muuicip.
al law is defined by all reputable authors
to be a rule OF conduct prescribed BY the
supreme power Of the state, commanding
what is right and prohibiting what is
wrong, therefore the state has no right Il
license the liquor traffic. Its entire proper
function toward crime being exhausted in
the duty of prohibition, with such legal
penalties as may be deemed necessary for
it's enforcement.
ResolUed, Thai, in view of the great
lniquity of the liquor traffic, the wrongs
and evils it perpetrates upon society, we
are Wncompromisingky in taoor of placing
a 41r0jtib5tiOn on the importation, Rdleu-
ttcta1e and sale of alcohalic beverages in
the organic Laacs of the land and will not
cease our efforts until constitutional pro-
hibition, state and national, shall be Sc
cured.
The above is the strongest kind of pro-
hibition talk. Probably Morgan framed
the resolutions himself, and he al
least took prominent part in their
adoption. The ARGUS does not o.,iect
to him being prohibitionist If it is his
firm conviction that the manufacture of
liquor should be suppressed, but we do
like to see man squarely define his DO
sition and then stand by it. In the face
of these resolutions Mr.. Morgan recently
as a candidate for office, publicly de-
clared that he was not prohibitionlst,
simply because he was afraid such an in
fuence would lose him votes. What
must be the feelings of the sincere and
honest prohibItionists towards Morgan
after this declaration? Haven't they
lost all respect for him after thus abusing
their confidence, and denouncing the doc
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 13.-At O'Clock
Friday night Frank s Murphy, an employe
of the Panhandle railroad sent his 7-year old
son out tn a ncighboring saloon TO get a
pitcher OF beer The child protested against
going and asked that his older brother be
sent The father, however, ordered him to
get the beer, and the child left the house
Being gone longer than usual the mother
went out to seek him and was Mortified 10
find the lad lying face downward across the
railroad track with his body cut in two just
above the hips The bucket of beer sat at
the lads head. mSpilled He is supposed TO
have been killel by an incoming Bee Line
freight train.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
Shot His Father.

New YORK, Sept. 13-A special from
Macon, Ga, says: A farmer named S d.
Arnold, living in Houston county, and his
son John qnaIIeled about the ginning of some
cotton, which ended by the son giving the
lie to his lather, upon W hich the latter in
stantly struck liim over the head with pair
OF blaehSnttii's tougs The son thercupon
drew his pistol and fired three shots in rapid
succession, the first and second shots taking
effect in the right and left shoulders and the.
third III the elbow of the left arm lie then
used the weapon in striking his father on the
head, cutting an ulgy cash on his forehead
John Arnold is " years old, and has been
considered by thcse who knew him best to
have been for some time III derangcd state
of mind. The father, it is feared, will die of
his wounds
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

will find relief from their costiveness,
swimming in the head, collie, sour stom-
ach, headache, kidney troubles. etc. by
:akinga dose OF Simmons, Liver Regulator
after dinner or supper, so as TO move the
bowels once a day, Mothers will have
better health and the babies will grow
more robust by using the Regulator. II
an infant shows signs Of collie nothing
like d few drops in water for relief.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.
Estate of John Murrin, deceased.

Estate OF John Murrin, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istrat OF the estate Of John Murtin, late Of
the county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that he will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the office Of the clerk of said couri,
in the city OF Rock Island. at the October term
on the Third Monday in October next. at which
time all persons having claims against said es
tate are notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted TO said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of August A. D.. 1886.
EDWARD MURRlN, Administrator.
P. O'MARA, ATTY for Admir-. 11-d4w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
BLOOD AND moNEy

The blood of man has much to do il
shaping his actions during his pilgrim age
through this troublesome world, regard
less of the amount of present or expectan
money in pocket or stored away 10 bank
1t is conceded fact that we appear a.
our blood makes us, and the purer The
blood, the happier, healthier, prettier ant
wiser we are; hence the oft repeated in,
terrogatory, chow is your blood?' With
pure streams of life giving fluid coursing
through our veins, bounding through oul
hearts and pleughing through our pbysi'
cal frames, our morals become better, oul
constitution stronger our intellectual lac
ulties more acute and grander, and men,
women and children happier, healthier
and more lovely.
The unprecedented demand, the un'
paralleled curative powers, and the un
mistakable proof from those of unim
peachable character and integrity, point
with an unerrlng finger to b. b. B :
Botanic Blood Balm--as far the best, The
cheapest, the quickest and the grandesi
and most powerful blood remedy ever be-
| fore known TO mortal man, in the relief
and positive cure of scrofula, rheuma
tism, skin disease, all taints of blood
poison, kidney complaints, old ulcers and
sores, cancers, catarrh. etc.
b. B. b. is only about three years old
a baby in age, a giant in power-but no
remedy in America can make or even has
made such wonderful showing in its
magical powers in curing and entirely
Graduating the above complaints, and 81
gantic sales in the face of frenzied OPP
position and wOuld-be moneyed mon
opolists.
Letters from ali points where introduced
| are pouring in upon us, speaking in its
loudest praise. Some say they receive
more benefit from one bottle of B. B. B
than they have from twenty, thirty and
fifty and even one hundred bottles of a
boosted decoction of inert and non>medi
cinal roots and branches of common for
est trees We hold the proof in black and
white, and we also hold the fort.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 18-Lewis An
derson, 80 years of age, an old soldier and
railroad man, was found dead Saturday
morning in an alley. A heavy cut extended
across his head, and other suspicious circum-
stances point to the probability of a murder.
Anderson Friday drew his pension money.
His gold watch and part of his money was
missing when he was found He formerly
lived nj CnjInhus, Ind,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
"My Only Family Medicine.

Il have been user of Simmons Liver
Regulator for many years, having mad,
it my only family medicine. 1t is a pure
good aud reliable medicine. My mother
before me was very partial to it.
Il find the Re. ulatoF very safe, harm
less anu reliable rs IA family medicine
and have used it for any disorder of the
system and found it To act like a charm
| believe if it was used in time it would
prove a great preventative of sickness
| have often recommended il 10 10y
friends and shall continue to do So.
REV JAS. NJ ROLLINS,
Pastor NJ. +. church, South Fairfield Va
TO J. IL Zeilin II Co. Philadelphia
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
THE BEsr PHYSICIANS oUrDuNE

J. A. Crawford says: II have had The
worst form of Eczema two years, and fonnt
no relief from some of our best physic-
ians who have made this disease speci-
atty, Twas persuaded 10 try Papillou
(extract of flax) The relief | received
was like charm ard | am well | think
Papillon one of the blessings of the age.
Try Papillinn (eNtract of flax Skin Cure
when all Others fail Large bottles S ,0C
for sale by H. II. DeSanso.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.


4 Young Couple rail- in q Large Iomb
Among the Dead.
PORTLAND, Me, Sept. ia young couple
were strolling through the Western cemetery
Friday, when the moldering woodwork over
a large tomb gave way and they fell sixteen
feet downward among the dead. The tomb
had not been opened for many years and was
filled with bodies. The unfortunate couple
were alone in the cemetery and could do
nothing except to try TO make themselves
heard, and at last Mr.. James Mcdonald went
TO their assistance and found them wedged In
between collins Had the accident occurred
little later they might have remained for
hours in this terrible place of confinement, as
very few persons visit that part Of the
grounds Both were badly injured, and the
young lady received what it is feared may
prove to be a great mental as well as ply 81
cal shock
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
A DMINIsTRATOR's SALE



BY virtue of an order and decree OF the August
term of the county court of Rock Island, Illinois,
made on the petition Of the undersigned admins
TRAITOR of the estate of Charles p. Swanson. de.
ceased for leave to sell real estate of said de
ceased, | shall on the ID day of October. A.
D, 1856 between the hours OF ten in the fore
noon and FIVE in the "flcruoon Of said day sell at
public sale 10 the highest and hest bidder, at the
uutth door of the court house in said county, the
real estate describe follows, to-wt: Lot eight
Isl Of Mrs E. $. Webber's subdivision of ont lot
twenty-three t23), in section thirty-fve t35l
towns hip eighteen t1Sn range two ~ west of the
fourth 4thl principal merijisu. in the CITY of
Rock Island, Rock Island county Illinois. The
same 10 he sold subject to right Of lower and
homrsleadlD Mrs. Caroline s. swanson widow of
Charles P. Swanson, deceased. Terms of sale
cash
Dated this 4th day nf September A p. 1SS6
JAMES L. JOHNSTON.
Admin istrator OF the estate of Charles T. Swan
son. deceased
WM. MCENIRY, Solicitor 4-d4w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
Interview with Neal Dow.

BATH. Me, Sept BIN an interview
Friday Gen Neal Dow spoke very con
temptuously of the Democratic party anG
said he knew that not one third of its mem
bers favored prohibition. while three fourth,
of the Republicans favored it, Int the Re
puhlicans Were forced by their bosses to tax.
a course which resulted In the non enforce
ment of prohibition, and the prohihitionist
now propose to smash that party and to do i
by alliance with the Democrats The pro
hihition party will spring up out of the ruin:
If tine Republican party aud will le triumph
ant in 1872
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
A GIGANTIC STEAL.
Alleged GobbIe of 500. 600 by City on
cial of Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept IA sensation
has been caused here by the publication OF
charges tn the effect that gigantic steal ha.
been pcTpetrated in the purchase of Belle Isle
park and the purchase of site for the Belle
isle bridge 1t is alleged that while $2D0.a
was appropriated for the purchase of the
park by the common council, the sum acttl-
ally paid for the park was Sll0,0o0, and of
the $4,000 set apart for the bridge site only
10000 was paid to the owner 1t is claimed
that SlQN,0Jo has been made on the two trans
actions by the persons connected with the
city government. Those familiar with the
details of both transactions-the lawyers in
the case and the sellers Of the property-,ieny
the charges in toto, and claim that all the
money appropriated went to the owners
Of the hand, and none was paid out in brides.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
HELD FOR CONSPIRACY.
A Man Offered $50 by IA Woman 10 Gem
init u Murder,

init a Murder.
PHILApEipHIA, IA, Sept. i3-A man
named George EhnlS Thursday made aiida
Wit before a magistrate that he had been
offered $50 by Mrs Barbara FRESHMAN, a
widow, 10 murder a man named Frank
GlaSsmier, and that William Con
rad and William NJ Gardner had en-
deaVored to persuade him to commit
the deed. Mis-. FRESHMAN and Conrad
were arrested, AMI at hearing Friday the
former was held in 81 so hail for conspiracy
to murder, and Conrad in 500 as an accom-
plice. Ehms was placed under 81 900 bail as
a witness. warrant has been issued for
Gardeners arrest. Ehms states that Mrs.
Freshman desired TO get rid of Glassmeir be
cause he forced his attentions upon her, and
his persistent proteStations of admiration
were distasteta, to her
GlaSSInier, upon being interviewed, SAYS he
knows nothing ABOUT the above ,aSe, and
doesn't believe Ehm5 story, as Mrs Press
man is, in his opinion, not such II woman as
the charge weHid Indicate
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
FIGHTING ON A TRAIN.
ENCOUNTER BETWEEN A SHERiFF'S
POSSE AND DESPERADOES.
A Great Many shots Fired and the Passen-
PENNSYLVANIA Woman-A Mother Poisons
Herself and Children-Murdered for a
Gambling Debt

FORT WORTH, Tex, Sept 13.-From per
Sons who arrived here Friday night on the
Missouri Pacific railway train the facts of AN
exciting contest in the territory at Vinita are
learned. Several days ago Israel Collins was
arrested ON the charge of arson, it being GER
tain that he had burned $6,0H school
house, which was a total loss with no in
surance. At. O'Clock in the morning, after
Collins arrest, a gang of his friends terror
lied the town and rescued the incendiary
The search for Collins the next day wa
fruitless, but Friday night Collins and twelve
followers, all armed, boarded the train
and Collins openly proclaimed that he was
coming to Texas to have the Vinita officers
arrested 10y the United States authorities
The city marshal, learning that Collins was
on the train, quickly summoned posse of
thirty men, who jumped on the coach to ar
rest Collins and his gang. A scene of indie
Scrihable confusion followed, in which many
shots We're fired. Passenger jumped through
the windows and others hid under the seats
The officers dubbed the desperadoes with
their heavy revolvers AMI succeeded in ar
resting all of them. Some of them were
badly beaten up. They We're chained and
put in Jail None OF the officers We're seri-
ously hurt. The passenger coach in which
the fight occurred was badly shattered.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
COULDN'T STAND HER TROUBLE.
A Chicago Woman Gives Corrosive Sub
Innate to Herself and Children.

CHICAGO, Sept. l3-Mrs. Maggie Coma
ford widowed and without means of sup
porting herself and two little children, Friday
administered dose of corrosive sublimate,
or bi-chlori1e of mercury, TO each in the hope
of putting an end to their misery. She also
took some of the poison. She died soon after
help arrived, but in the greatest agony. The
dose given to the little ones was in excess of
the deadly maximum, and the physicians
have hope Of saving the baby at least The
dead woman was a comely Irish girl when
four years ago she married Frank Conaford,
and he sickened and died less than six
months afterwards Since then the
young widow has had hard struggle,
handicapped with her babies, hopeless and
helpless, SO far as relatives are concerned.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

Don't give up. There is cure for ca
tarrh and cold in head. Thousands testify
that Ely's Cream Balm has entirely cured
them. It is safe and pleasant remedy.
It is not liquid or snuff. 1t cures by
cleansing and healing. Price so cents.
At druggists. go ceuts by mail. Ely
Bros, oswego. N. 7.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
was troubled with Chronic Catar

] was troubled with Chronic Catarrh
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears,
and was unable to breathe through my
nose Before the second bottle of Ely g
Cream Balm was exhausted I was cured,
and to-day enjoy sound healh.--C. J.
Corbip, 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager Philadelphia Pub House, Pa.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
AT CHARLESTON.
Three or Four More Slight Shocks Felt
Exaggerated Reports.

Ahtpofts-
CHARLESTON, l.. c., Sept. l3,-People are
gradually reoccupying their houses and the
number in shelters and tents is rapidly dimin-
ishlng. There were three or four
slight shocks of earthquake dur
ing Friday night, but none Sc
rious, and comparatively few per
SONS are aware of their occurrence
The subsistence committee has changed their
plan of operations aud have appointed visit
ors for each ward to ascertain the cases of
distress, all of which will I've supplied at
their homes. The board of engineers are
still at work surveying buildings, and con-
tinue to condemn those which are unsafe.
The latest reports from points along the
South Carolina railroad indicate that the re
ports of distress at Lincolnville, knightsville
and elsewhere were greatly exaggerated.
Whatever is necessary will be done for them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS.
TRICT.

Democratic Congressional Convention at Mon
mouth, Tuesday, Sept. l4th, 1886.
The democracy in the several counties in the
Eleventh congressional district are requested to
send delegates to a convention to be held at Mon
mouth, Warren county, on
TUESDAY, September IA, 1856,
at o'clockp. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for congress, and TO transact such
other business asmay be presented for the con-
sideration Of the convention.
The several counties in the congressional dis
trict will be entitled to the following representa-
ton based upon the vote cast for Cleveland and
Hendricks in 1884 as follows:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

There was man in our town and he
was wondrous wise. He jumped into a
bramble bush and scratched out both his
eyes. And when he saw his eyes were
out, with all his might and main. He
bought a bctLle of Salvation Oil, and
rubbed them in again
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

New YORK, Sept. lS,-WoH Bendoff, the
English puglist, is not here 20 fight Sullivan
He is stopping on friendly terms at SuIlivan's
hotel
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

NASHVILLE, Tenn, sept l3.-MrS Ray
Turner and child and four young men were
drowned near Fountain Run, Ky, while en-
deavoring TO cross Green river Their horse
and wagon were swept away and all persisted
before assistance could reach them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

5ouTn BEND, Ind, Sept Is William A.
Foote, grand generaliSsiino of the grand com
mandery of this state, ami one of the most
prominent Masons in Indiana, died here
Friday morning OF typhoid fever, and will
be buried under Masonic auSpicaS Sunday
afternoon He was Is years OLD. and one of
the best known business men in thiS Ss-ttion
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13
For sale by I. II. Thomas.

A point to be remembered is thai if
large flower pots are used there will be
more leaves than flowers Often plants
have refused 30 blossom simply because,
having SO much space, their energies were
bent upon forming rootlcts and leaves.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 13--A trunk at the
Wheeling q Lake Erie depot Saturday after
noon shipped from Bellevue, Ohio, had such
an offensive smell that officers were called to
open it. They were mortified to find it con
tanned the body of a beautiful young girl
NJ. G. Wilson Of Utica N Y, coming to
claim the trunk was arrested He refused to
explain anything to United Press reporter,
but said he was nnjustly arrested. Examina-
ton of the body showed that it had not been
buried and tissue paper was found in the
throat Foul play is suspected.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

There is one candy house in New York
that has a factory of immense size and
several elegent stores, and they were al
created within few years out of an orig
inal capital of $40. 0tM, which WAS bor-
rowed for the purpose.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

CHICAGO, Sept Is Tie Democrats of the
Second Illinois congressional district Satur,
lay renominated by reclamation Hon Frank
Lawler for congress.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

year, is Mr.. J. Beav-
or Webb. He is a
young man of the
sporting type. He
has always been am
bilious to design n
yacht which would
be the iieetest IN the
VI orl done that
would recapture the
; A III g ri C ais cup,
which the America
won in 1851 over all
European vac ( h s.
sTle g a | a tea he
claimed to be an i'm
provement on the
Genesta, and so CON
filent' was he in her
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

PARIS. Sept l;;-The uuivcrs publishes a
telegram from the bishop of Tonquia saying
that 40 Christians have been masS.pTpd aud
forty villages burned in the province ot Man.
boa, and that 9,0o0 Christians are p'I'shing of
hunger
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Sept. IS-Phillip
Smith, of this city, installing strychnine fol
quinine, swallowed large dose of the former
on Tuesday night His recovery is possible,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-13

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3-Keene Bros,
the dry goods merchants who failed two
weeks ago, will resume business, their cisdi
tors having accepted 81 cents on the dollar in
full settlement of claims