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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
Reciprocity With Mexico.

WASHINGTON CITY, May In report
ing adversely the bill to carry into effect
the Mexican treaty, the majority of the
committee on ways and means says: The
treaty If such it can be rightly called, re-
serves no exclusive rights to either party,
but studiously preserves the right of either
to act with perfect Independence, and in
the direction which seems to conserve the
best interests OF either Even the most
ardent advocates of the treaty admit that
its provisions, if enacted, would, within
few years utterly destroy our sugar inter
ests, and work almost incalcuiable injury to
our tobacco trade Mr.. Hewitt, of New
York, made a minority report in which he
says: "Unless We imp oee the opportunity
afforded by this treaty to cement our rela-
tions with Mexico we are in danger of
losing all the fruits of the enormous expen
ditures of capital which has made this COM
mere possible" He adds that failure to
occupy this new field will he due to stu
pidity aud prejudice
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
$500 Reward.

The former proprietor of DR. Sase''
Catarrh Remedy, for years made a stand
ing, public ofrerssin all American news
papers of $500 reward for a case OF
cataIrh that he could not cure, The
present proprietors have renewed this
offer All the druggists sell this remedy
together with the "Douche," and al
other appliances advised to be used il
connection with it. No catarrh patient
is longer able to say Il cannot be cured.
You get $500 in case of failure.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 26-The Amer
lean congress of churches convened at
Music hall at 3 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
Addresses of welcome were made by Gov
ernor Foraker and Rev. H. NJ Ladd of
Cleveland Rev Joseph Anderson, of
Waterbury, Conn, chairman of the coun-
Gil, also made an address Papers were
read by ID. g. Potter. OF Waterbury
Conn, and Leonard ". Bacon, of Phila-
ielphia. The evening session was addressed
by Bishop Gilmour, of Cleveland, Rev. j.
Coiman Adams, of Chicago, and Rev. c. II.
farA hurst, of New York The gathering is
no5 confined to any creed or belief, but
every Christian faith is welcome
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
University Of VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine
weekly begin Sth July 1856 and end sh Septem-
Der. Have proved of signal nse,-lst, 10 students
who design TO pursue their studies at this brother
Law schools: ID, to those who propose 10 read
privately; and 81, TO prac itioners who haze not
had the advantage of systematic instruction; for
circular apply Up. o. University of Va TO JoHN
Il MINOR. Prof Com. and stat. Law. m3 dWlm
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
CAPTAINS FORTUNATE DISCOVERY

Capt Coleman, schr- Weymouth, ply
ing between Atlantic City and n. y. had
been troubled with a cough so that he
was unable to sleep, and was induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for cons
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant
relief, but allayed the extreme soreness
in his breast. His children were similarly
affected and single dose had the same
happy effect. Dr. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Coles
man household and on board the
schooner. Free trial bottles of this
standard remedy at Hartz & Bahmsen 5
drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
GAS WELLS AFlAME.
Fire jet Two Hundred Feet High
Apprehensions.


Apprehensions
PITTsBURG, May 1.-THE new Edgar
natural gas well, which the Manufacturers
company bought in last Saturday at 2
O'Clock, and which was set on fire by light
ming about three hours later, is still burn
ing, the flames reaching into the air nearly
2OJ feet No attempt has as yet been made
to extinguish the burning gas, and it is
probable that it will be left to blow and
burn for several days
The Duff well in Murraysville, which was
also struck by lightning on Saturday, is
still burning, and no attempt has been made
to put out the flames Considerable fear Is
expressed in Murray sville, since the'Duif and
the two Philadelphia companies wells were
set on fire by lightning, over the McWill-
Jams well of the Charter company This is
the well which caused the terrible disaster
at that place some weeks ago 1t has never
yet been cased off, and the gas escapes from
the hole in close proximity to a number of
buildings The majority of the other wells
in the town not turned into the pipe lines
have been shut in completely SO that no gas
escapeS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

WARSAW, n Y, May ga man repre-
senting himself as j. l. Sayre, agent for a
safe and lock company at Pittsburg, called
at tie law Office of Lloyd A. Hayward Mon
day stating that he was around examining
the output of his firm and repairing where
necessary. By well-directed conversation
he learned that the combination bad not
been changed since its arrival, and that
night he opened the safe and stole $50 cash,
United States express stock, certificates of
deposit, ard notes to the sum of $1,000 and
disappeared. He is thought to be an old
employe of the manufacturers, and knew
the original combination
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

If when Won eal for Hop Bitters (see green cI,fs
ter 81 H0PA On he trhHs ldbi) the druggist hand,
out any stun called G. u. Warmers German HoI
Bitters or with other Hop name, refuse il ant
has taken your money for the stuff indict him TO
the fraud and sue him for the damages for tn
swindle and we will reward You literally for th'
conviction
See u. : Court njuncl on against C.. d. War
ner, Reading, Michigan, and all his statesmen
agents, druggists. and other imitators
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Time Tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group. whopping cough. influenza. broni-
chitis, hoarseness. incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childs
ren.- Price, so cents and 81, Of drug.
Qists,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
Good Sense of the American Press

LONDON, May 27-The News says: 1T
is refreshing and satisfactory to observe the
calmness and good sense with which the
American press discusses the fisheries ques-
ton Some of the English opposition
organs are trying to excite public opinion
against Americans in manner that would
he extremely mischievous il it were not
happily, futile. We shall fight the ease Oh
the legal principles SO dear to both sides
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

TORONTO, May 27--There was riotous
time in the streets Tuesday night, over the
arrival from Kingston Of omnibuses for the
use of the street railway strikers. The We
hicles were conveyed through the streets by
a crowd of strikers and their sympathizers,
which finally reached alarming proportions.
Finally the crowd began to throw stones at
the street cars and every window in the
cars was broken. There was much alarm
among passengers but fortunately no one
was injured. The Knights of Labor finally
interfered and induced the strikers and
their adherents to dispense
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

McGrLLIcUDDY of the Pine Ridge (Da'
kota} Agency, has been suspended by ,h'
Government for characterization. and il
is general impression in this latitude
that he ought to be removed entirely
Many charges have been brought against
him before now, and the indians evident
ly regard him as their worst enemy. HI
evidently ought TO be rigidly investigated
and his suspension should be continued
until the investigation is ended
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

BosToN, May IA Washington special
says Consul General Putnam of Honolulu
writes to the state department that he has
received many letters from people in the
United States who claim relation, hip to the
late Queen Emma, and who believe that she
died intestate Mr.. Putnam says that the
queen left large amount of property but
it was fully covered by her will. Most of
the property is bequeathed to charitable
purpOses.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

PARIS, May 21.-Tha directors of the
polytechnical school in Pa is recently said
to the scholars in the presence of Gen.
Boulanger, the French Sc rotary of war:
1.-THE day OF revenge is coming, and France
will then regain her two lost provinces,
dear Alsace and dear Lorraine, which the
black eagle keeps in his cruel claws. When
The flag of Jena shall he unfolded, we
shall be prepared for the land-robbers
should they dare come"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Hostilities have been resumed on the
Greek frontier. and it is reported that sew
eral persons were severely injured during
the recent engagement. This is inexcus-
able. II the Greeks must fight there il
nothing to do but let them have their owl
way about it. but the Powers should SEE
to it that the boys keep their sport within
hnnuda
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
Afaulrlsss Family Medicine.

Il have used Simmons Liver Regulator
In my family for the past eight or ten
years, and found it TO surpass anything
recommended for chills, fever and ague.
Has taken the place of calomel, quinine,
and all such remedies. II is all that
could be desired as a family medicine
give it to my children from one year old
up. Very truly "E. II. Urbanks. Craw-
fo-d Co.. Ca"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
Profit on the silver Dollar.

WASHINGTON CITY, May THE house
committee on coinage, weights and measures
has agreed to report favorahly the resolu
ton calling on the secretary of the treasury
for statement OF the sums expended by
the minis and assay offices out of the silver
profit fund. The object of the resolution Is
to ascertain what the profits are from
coinage OF the standard silver dollars.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
DON'T FAIL TO TRY IT.

J. c. Burrows. Kalamazoo, Mich, test
ifes: "For more than five years, a mem
Der of my family has been afflicted with
Hay Fever, eliminating late in the fall in
a hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half bottle of Papillon lex
tract of fax Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared
and general relief followed. 1t is simply
wonderful" Large bottles only 81 90
for sale at Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

The habitual use Of pills lisa sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies. Use
DIR. Jones Red Glover Tonic. purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach, liver. blood and kidneys. Can be
taken by the most delicate. 80 cents, Of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May 27.-The race for the Derby
stakes was run at EPSON Wednesday. II
was won by the duke of Westminster bay
colt Ormonde Mr. r. Pecks chestnut coli
The Bard secured Second place, and Mr.. Y.
r Graham's brown colt St Mirin third.
Ormonde won the 2,0oOguinel stakes al
Newmarket and since then had been a hot
favorite for the Derby
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
I0wE MY LIFE.
| was taken sick a year ago
With billions fnYer.n

With bilious fever
MY doctor pronounced me cured. but
I got sick again, with terrible pains in my
back and sides, and ! got so bad |
Could not novel
shrunki
From 22S lbs. to 1901 had been doc
toiing for my liver, but il did me no good
| did not expect to live more than three
months. ! began touse Hop Bitters.
Directly nay appetite returned, my pains left me
my entire system seemed renewed AS il by magic
and after using several bottles. am not only as
sound as q sovereign, bnt weigh more than | did
before TO Hop Eitters owe my life"
CHAPTER IL.
Maiden. Mass, Feb. /, 1880. Gentlemen
! ! suffered with attacks Of sick headache. "
Neuralgia. female trouble, for years in
the most terrible and eXcrueiating manner
No medicine or doctor could give me
relief or cure, until used Hop Bitters
The first bottle
Nearly cured me-"
The second made Eae as well and
strong as when child.
And have been SO TO this day"
| My husband was an Invalid Tor twenty
| years with serious
kidney liver AMI urinary complaint
Pronounced by Bosion's best pbysi'
clans" lacurable"
Seven bottles of Your Biiters cured
| him and know Of the
Lives of eight persons
In nv neiglborhood that have been
saved by your bitters,
And many more are using them with
great benefit. They almost do miraclesT
Mrs. b. d. Slack.
| How To GET SICK.-EXpOSe yourself day anC
night; eat too mHch W ihout exercise, work toe
hard without rest doctor all the time take all the
| vile nostrnms advertised. and then NoH will wan
| 10 know
How TO GIT WE-L.-which is answered il
three words Take Hop BitteGs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
AFAvORITR WITH THE FAIR SEX.

Papilon (extract of fax Skin Cure is
superior tQall the much advertised skin
beautitisys with the advantage of being
bene6e md not like the mineral pre-
psraly31 usually sold which are very
poi (RA 1t will remove all innamma-
tiQ khhng and roughness of the skin,
s1&fu. freckles and unseemly blotches.
ri leave the cuticle fair and soft as an
= hgGnls. An actual necessity for the
9fnplete toilet table. Large bottles only
100 for sale at drug stores. Sold by
III. Ill DeSantn
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
The best on earth can truly be

The best on earth can truly be said o
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is a sure
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulaior ever placed within the reach Of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver. Billiousncss,
Jaundicc, Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, OF
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OF
mild sIimnlant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
istaction or money refunded. Sold al
fifty cents bottle by. Harlz & Balm
sen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

GALVESTON, Texas, May 27.-The News
cotton crop report states that accounts re-
ceived from all parts of the state up TO thi,
time are the worst and most alarming fol-
many years The condition of affairs is SO
bad that unless it rains within a Week, pres
ent prospect is that not a third of a crop
WI / be raised
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
1t viii BE "a Surprise Party.

MONTREAL, Can, May 2,.-William Ma
lony, ex-clerk OF the Loard of aldermen of
New York, was seen Tuesday evening and
laughed at the report oil an attempt 10 lid
nap him. He said lie mad Offers to return to
New York and might acoep. ii do 20,
said lie, "it will tea surprise party to ONE
hody
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

The Chicago police have discovered
that dynamite has been planted extern
sively throughout the streets of that city
1t is apparently time that few more
Anarchists were planted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Rev. D. M. Carpenter. of Clymer,
Chautauqua Co. N. Y, writes March 2,
1885: My boy, two years old, took a
severe cold which settled in his throat and
lungs. Nothing afforded relief, and ]
thought he must die Finally put an
Allcock's Porous plaster around the
throat and on the chest. In less than ar
hour his breathing became better. and he
fell asleep. In twenty-four hours III,
child was we'll
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Tho largest authenticated snake ever seen
was an anaconda, which had swallowed n
horse His length was forty feet and after
his feast of lunch taking he was indisposed,
and was captured by naturalist who was
hunting specimens in the Amazon valley.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
The Final Experiment On the Mississippi

WASHINGTON CITY, May 21.-Senator
Van Wyck submitted {. favorable report
from the Mississippi river improv ement
committee on the bill authorizing John
Cowdon and others, at their own expense,
to construct an outlet for the flood waters
of the Mississippi from a point about ten
miles below New Orleans TO Lake Borgne said
outlet when complete, to be free for the
purpose of navigation. In his report the
senator says there seems at this time only
one more experiment 70 be tried on the
Mississippi, which Is to o. an and deepen the
Lake Borsne outlet; by this outlet tine water
of the river will reach the same ocean level
by a run Of ten miles which 1t now attains
after coursinrs | 10 miles
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

New YORK, May THE signatures of
many of the depositors in the Marine bank
and members OF the clearing house have
been obtained to the petition for the pardon
Of James d. Fish, which is to be presented
TO President Cleye and soon.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

WASHINGTON CITY, May 26-The finan-
cial statements for this month are thus far
unusually favorable A public debt reduc-
ton OF more than ten millions is assured
The amount may equal or exceed twelve
| fniIIinus
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

ATHENS, May 2;.-The ma, al reserves
have been disbanded. II. Tricoupis.
addressing the chamber of deputies Tues
day night, -aid the powers had made no
move ia the direction Of raising the block
aie On the Greek ports
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

What is wanted most by the great
army Of American fish caters who have
only an hour for dinner is not more shad,
bot less bones Nor1ich Bulletin
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

We are selling Athlophoros and II gives
good satisfaction. | never heard of a
case of failure, and all of our rheumatic
customers are loud in their praise of it.
feel safe in recommending it. W. E.
Reaser, druggist, Ashland. o.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
BOsFORB's ACID PHOSPHATE
IN DEBILITY,

DIR. W, II. Holcome, New Orleans, La,
SAYS: II found it an admirable remedy
Tor debilitated state of the system. pro,
duced by the wear and tear of the nervou.
energies"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Functional arrangement of the female
system is quickly cured by the use of Dr.
r. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription. -
II removes pain and restores health and
strength. By all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May @6-The agent of the Bel
gian firm engaged in the manufacture Of
fire arms, whose headquarters is ut Dover
offers to supply 10000 rifles, for which al
vertisements were recently published i,
Belfast. at shillings each
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
NLyER GIVE ur.

If you aretroubled with nervous or sick
headache, do not give your case up as in
durable until you have tried DR.. Leslie's
Special Prescription. See the testimon>
ials in another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

LONDON, May q "A dispatch from Con
stantinople states that the porte denounce,
the reported conspiracy recently reported
to have been unearthed at Sofia, has lug ioi
its oh lect the assassination Of Prince Alex
ander and one of his ministers, as utterly
without foundation.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

A two>year old son of Edwin Lear, of
Bourbon county, Kansas, was struck by
lightning while lying in cradle. last
Thursday. and instantly killed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

RoME, May 27.-The eruption of Mt Etna
is increasing in violence and the town of
Nicolsai seems doomed to utter destruction
The entire district is continually showered
by stones and ashes
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

ers are investigating fifty seven accidents
to persons on railroads. not reported to
them last year. but reported in the news
DanpTS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Six large boats, all carrying the Mexi.
can flag, are working on the Pearl fisher
les. off the Mexican Pacific coast. A
monopoly controls the fishing ground.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

BLOOMINGTON, lis, May q -Ex-Judge
Davis is improving, but is still very weak
and suffers a gaod dssi from the carbuncls
which came reas being fatal IL him.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

BERLIN. May 1.-THE rsichstag, Tue sday,
referred the spirit monopoly Till to com.
| mittee and adjourned sine die
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Senator Stanford is threatened N
boycotting because $50 Chinam16 NJ
regularly employed on the Wan re68h.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Prof. Elliott Coues' serious mental
trouble is said to have been caused by
excessive use Of tobacco.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Mary Anderson is disappointed because
she did not realize more than 500. 600
ont of her American tour.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Michigan parties are experimenting with
mineral wax from Utah mines 1t Is claimed
10 bc the best material for Insulating wires
vet discovered
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Archer and Wood, the two Englisl
jockeys, made last year respectively $50,
600 and S45. GOO.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

At St. John, Neb., there are nineteen
candidates for six seats in the legislature.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

Two Long Islanders had an odd match
at Westhaycn for 800 a side, one picking
the feathers from four chickens in less
ii ne Than it takes the competitor TO SKIN
two eels
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-05-27

o10nfl AFR = MINNESOTA LANDS are to be
oSUUU sold at Public auction. The Trustee
of the Estate of Jay Cooke & Co., in Bankruptcy,
will offer for sale to the highest bidder $4,000
acres valuable lands yet remaining. The real $
tate must be disposed Of Immediately so to set
tie with creditors. Such an opportunity Is rarely
offered for asafe aud paying investment Sale
takes place at the Chicago Real Estate Board.
Room s. lei LaSalle St. Chicago. ill.,, Wednesday,
MAY 2s, at twelve noon. Each tract sold sepa-
rately. Address W. J. BARNEY Il Co. 81 Tribune
Building, Chicago, H., or James G. Yonng, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. ap-S6 dwlm