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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
A DARING OUTRAGE,
Hack Driver ChIoroforms and Abducts
a Young Lady.

Young Lady.
New YORK, Sept. A hack driver of
Newark, named Henry Sneede. is under
surveillance and will probably I've arrested
when the brother of the Savannah lady,
whom he is charged with chloroforming
while in his hack and keeping drugged for
three days at low hotel. returns after tax
ing her home, The brother and sister had
sold piece OF property and divided the SO,
h1 proceeds, keeping the same about them.
They were staying at the Hotel
Bristol. The day after this the girl
told her brother she was going to Hack
ettown. She reached Newark on her
return and hired Sneesie, paving in advance
to take her to her hotel He got a negro to
drive for him, entered the vehicle and sat be-
side her which is the last she remembered IN
til restored to consciousness three days later
by the physician her brother, who had hunted
her up, summoned. Sneede had taken her to
the place as his wife who was overcome
by the excitement Of the marriage ceremony.
When the brother came down from her room
he found the abductor in the office and nearly
choked him to death before being forced to
let go of the fellows throat Three davs'
nursing was necessary before she could be
moved, when her brother took her home. not
stopping to commence legal proceedings
against the scoundrel The girls purse was
found III the room with $40 missing
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

WASHINGTON CITY. Sept. 4-Adjt Gen
Drum, the acting secretary of war, has re
ceived no Information Of the reported conflict
between United States and Mexican troop.
and escape Of Geronimo. He saws all the in
formation in the possession of the war depart
ment tends to discredit the report, and he has
every reason TO believe it untrue. The Mexi
can and United States forces are, according
to his advices, cooperating in friendly man,
ner, dispatch from Gen Miles FRIDAY
makes no reference to the reported battle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

] 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's
Cream Balm was exhausted / was cured
and to-day enjoy sound healh,-C. j.
Corbin, 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub, House. Pa.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
The Voice Of the People

The people, as whole. seldom max,
mistakes, and the unanimous voice Of
praise which comes from those who have
used Hoods Sarsaparilla, fully jnstife,
the claims of the proprietors of this great
medicine. Indeed, these very claims arr
based entirely on what the people say
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for them.
Read the abundant evidence of its cura'
tive powers. and give it fair. honest
trial.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Sept 4--The Register
says that, on Tuesday night, young girl OF
comely appearance got off the east-bound
train and handed note to Mr. Pat Shickey.
He read the note, helped the young girl into
his hack, and sent for Mayor Loughman, to
whom he handed the note. It proved to be
an introduction from c. H. Husen, of La
Porte, to any haclman of South Bend, re
questing the hackman to whom il might be
delivered TO conduct the girl to any house Of
lll-fame. She was returned to La Porte on
the next train west, and the note was re
turned to Mayor Nye, of that city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept "A private de
tective arrived in this city Thursday morn
ing from Dayton and arrested man who is
supposed to be one Harrison Payne, who in
1878 murdered his wife and child near Day.
ton, and for whom there is reward OF
sl,UOo He has lived in Evansville four years
and been known under the name of Gus Rob.
erts When arrested he fought desperately,
and had to be handcuffed. He answers the
description exactly, and from his actions is
supposed to be the man wanted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
ANTi-SALoON REPUBLICANS.


n conference at Shlcago In Regard to the
Temperance Question.
CHICAGO, Sept "A conference of Re
publicans i'll Illinois was held at the Grand
Pacific Thursday afternoon to discuss the at
titude which the Republican party should be
asked TO maintain in regard to the temper.
ance question, and to consider the propriety
of sending delegates to the national confer.
ence of anti-saloon Republicans called tc
meet in Chicago Sept. Ii. 1t was distinctly
stated that the movement had nothing to do
with the Prohibitionists. Among those pres
ent Were: G. H. Chase, l. p Rumsey, R. E.
Jenkins, John I. Dale, f. F. Crogan, the
Rev. DR.. Hatfield, the Rev DR. Henson, Ed
win Lee Brown, Senator Rice, ex-senator
MaybuTn, ex-Speaker James H. L. Ham
mond, DIR. Butler, the Rev. J. H. Worcester,
Jr., Matson Hill, and 5. A Kean.
A number of speeches were made and reso-
buttons adopted declaring it to be the duty OF
the Republican party to resist saloon domino
ton, and that its principles and traditions
singled it ont is the proper party for the
work; that open, uncompromising and posi-
tive gruu1i should be taken by that party in
the direeti I'd restricting or prohibiting the
traffic III ini"sicants. The proposed national
conference was Endorsed and the representa-
ton of liinois therein earnestly advocated
Delegates from the First, Third, Fourth.
Fifth and Sixth districts have already been
sppolnteL
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
Five Skeletons Found.

OAKLAND, Ills, Sept. 4 Wednesday, while
a company of men were blowing and grading
a road, known as the Hutsonville road about
two miles from town, they plowed up five
skeletons A. J. Crouch says they were bur-
led in holes about three feet square, and
looked as if they had been crowded down in
them, as the bones were all In heap There
is no doubt the human beings that were bur-
led there were murdered years ago by some
unknown pefson
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
Victoria Robbed Her Husband.

NEWARK, n. J., Sept 4-Ernst Schilling,
the coachman husband of Victoria Morosini
has returned to work on the street cars, hav-
ing given up his search for his wife who he
says has eloped with George B. Mcclellan, q
young man in the rubber business McLel-
Ian used to visit Victoria when her husband
was at home, but soon began to come when
he was at work This the latter forbid, and
they then met outside and took country trips
together. Ernst declares himself well rid
OF his wife, but seems annoyed that she should
take the 81 100 they had saved together end
leave him without money to pay his board.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
ONE BOTTLE CURED HIM.

A. II, Thompson, Rockford. ILL.,, writes
81 have been troubled with Catarrh fol
years, nothing helped me until l tried
Papillon Catarrh Cure. | followed di
rections, and with less than one bottle,
am cured" Papillon (extract of flax
Catarrh Cure will positively cure Bronch-
ial Catarrh, Acute or Chronic Catarrh
also Rose Cold and Hay fever. Large
bottles $1.O0, for sale at drug store. Fol
sale by III. II. DeSanto.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 4--John W. Powell,
wealthy farmer and stock trader living
south OF this city, in johnson county. has
been deserted by his wife, who eloped
Wednesday with farm hand named James
MeQuiSton Every one supposed that the
domestic life of Mr.. and Mrs Powell was
happy, as they were surrounded by all the
comforts of life, McQuiston is green coun-
try boy, many years the junior of his para
mour. Powell viii make no effort to reclaim
his wife. Before leaving she contracted debts
aggregating several Thousand dollars and
these he will pay McQuiston has no prop
sT-ty and was the woman's inferior
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
Jay Couli's favorite dish is succotash.

The wasting diseases of infants and
children are by no means confined to
an insufficient: supply of food. The
trouble is that the food is injudiciously
selected, and the limited digestive power
of the child is unable to assimilate 1t.
Mellin's food, when prepared according
to the directions, forms the best sub
stitute for mothers milk that has ever
been produced.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only IS cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
Children

often need some safe cathartic and tonic
to avert approaching sickness. or to re,
lieve collie. headache. sick stomach, in.
digestion, dysentery and the complaints
incident to childhood. Let the children
take Simmons Liver Regulator and keep
well. tits purely vegetable, not unpleas,
ant to the taste, and safe to take alone OIL
in connection with other medicine.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

The habitual use ofpills is ia 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 Clover 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, 1886-09-04

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. 1t is a safe and pleasant remedy.
1t is not liquid or snuff. 1t cures by
cleansing and healing. Price 50 cents.
At druggists. 60 ceuts by mail. Ely
Bros, Oswego. N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

The restoration to health of our child
We considered uncertain. When two
weeks old she caught cold For Is months
was not able to breathe through her nos
trils. Upon useing Ely's Cream Balm her
difficulty is removed; she breathes natural
ly.-Mr. &. Mrs. ]. M. Smith, Oswego,
N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
A DESPERATE PRISONER.
He ATTEMPTS TO RUN A RED-HOT
POKER THROUGH A FOREMAN.

An Exciting Time in the Joliet Peniten-
tiary-a Young Lady Chioroformed aud
Abducted by a Newark Hack Driver
--EIoped witt, Farm Hand-The Miss
ing Victoria
JOLIET, His, Sept. 4,-The prison wire
shop was the scene of an attempted murder
Thursday afternoon Mike Mooney, the red
handed assassin of his cellmate, John Ander-
son, at the prison two years ago, was recently
returned to the prison from Waukegan, hav-
ing had three trials for the Anderson murder,
the first two resulting in the death penalty
and the last trial consignng him to his old
quarters in the prison for life Mooney was
placed at work in the wire-Shop in the an
nea'ing-room, where he was employed stocking
the furnaces. He has been in a sullen mood
ever since his return to prison, but performed
his work all right until Thursday, when ne
bad difficulty with Foreman Burrows about
not keeping his fires up. Mooney finally
turned upon the foreman with a red-hot poker
six feet long and made desperate lunge at
the forenan's breast. Burrows saw his
danger and s4rang out of Moneys
htNH SliOf 4nOOntN at
tempted to overtake him, but as he passed
Keeper Pettys the latter knock the poker
from Moneys hand. Mooney then sprang
upon the guard ard struck him several blows
with his fist. A number of convicts then
rushed at Mooney and knocked him down,
coiored convict hitting the desperate on the
head with stick of wood Mooney and the
negro had a terrific struggle upon the floor,
but the negro finally got his hands on Moon
eys throat and nearly choked the villain to
death. The officers compelled him to let
Mooney up, and the desperate fellow was
hustled off TO the solitary and placed in close
confinement. Mooney swore that he would
Kill Burrows at the first opportunity 1t is
the general impression among the prison-k keep
ers that Mooney will try to kill some one at
the prison, and that he is now desperate
enough TO do it or forfeit his own worthless
life in the attempt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. 4-Henry F.
Requier, for many years on The Picayune ed
itorial staff died Thursday of Brights disease.
He was brilliant writer and an accomplished
scholar. He was native Of Charleston. and
80 years old.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
Thirsting for Gore.

WASHINGTON CRY, Sept. 4.-Col J. Cath
cart Jones of Louisiana, who a few months
ago wanted Congressman King to fight duel
over some alleged remarks about ladies, is
out in an open letter denouncing Mr.. King
as coward; and charging him with dishon-
esty and various sins He dares Mr.. King to
prosecute him for libel or to "meet hun.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

WASHINGTON Cry, Sept 4.-Treasurel
Jordan has returned from his vacation and
| denies the rumor that he is about to resign oil
is dissatisfied with the policy of Acting Score
| tary Fairchild. He believes that Secretary
| Manning will return
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is COM
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200 years old Clergy
men, temperance people. and all other
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
THE GREATEST DISCOyERY.

OF the ninteenth century, can truly be
said of Papillon textract of flax Skin
Cure. Thousands testify to its wonder
full curative powers in seemingly hopeless
cases of Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas
and every kind of skin disease. Mr.. o.
P. Algier, of Hartford, Ohio, tried every,
thing he heard of or saw recommended,
and suffered five years with Eczema until
he found Papillion Skin Cure, which
cured him. Large bottles only 800, at
drug stores. Sold by Fl. H. DeSanto.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

The first lady in the land has created
SO sweet an impression in the Adiron-
dacks that bee declined to sting her the
other day. having taken her for a rose
bud.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

St. John is said to wear a dyed MUS
tache. No man with dyed mustache ca n
be president of this all wool and yard
wide country,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Not only is there an Edmunds county
in Dakota, but that county has just fixed
the liquor license so high that nobody
can afford to sell liquor within its bounds.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Salvation Oil, the celebrated American
remedy, is guaranteed 10 cure rheumatism'
sore throat, swellings, bruises. burns, and
POSSIBILITIES. Price only twenty-five cents
bottle
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
All who desire fnll inflammation sbo

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings. Ulcers,
Sores, rheumatism. Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc. can secure by mail, free. a
copy of our SO page Illustrated Book of
Wonders, filled with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co, E.
Atlanta Ga
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Delicate diseases of either sex, how
ever induced, radically cured. address,
with 10 cents in stamps for book, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N Y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Murder In the MARYLAND Penftentiary.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 4.-There was a
quarrel in the stone shop of the Maryland
pententiary Thursday evening between two
negro convicts, James Smith and William
Madden Finally Madden seized large stone
and hurled it at Smith, striking his target at
the base of the skull Smith died Friday
morning Madden was then put in irons and
thrown into the dungeon. He will be tried
tor murder
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Washington department young ladies
have not yet taken to wearing gentlemen's
collars and scarfs. They fear the lord
high executioner.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

Westchester, N. Y. has an organization
of twenty-five fat men who call them
ihe Bull. Frogs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

There are 365 colleges in the United
States
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

There is girl at Lake George wit
rows six hours day for exercise.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
University Of VIRGINIA,

SHM YER LAW LECTURES mine
meekiyl begin 9Th July, 1886, and end SRI Septem
PEI, Have proved of signal use.-1st. to students
s saa 70 pasue their studies at this or other
PriYaIely; and 3D., to practitioners who have NOT
naa tne advantage Of systematic instruction; for
GifGllar apply lP. o. University OF Va5 to joHN
o'iaiNoR- Prof Com. and Stat. Law. m3dwIm
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

For sale by T. H. Thomas.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

A Mexican village is to be exhibited al
Horticultural Hail. Boston.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

'atas-'s Pleasant Worm 6. ~ y rarFo g
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04

A TroRNEY IN PATENT CAUSEs-Paten.
hbusiness Of all kinds solicited Room a. First
National Bank Building. P. o Box 672 Rock
Island, Illinois iu-fS-dytv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

A TT0RNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
- once IN Masonic Temple block, over Rock Is
land National Ban K, RnckI Stand, IN.
Tsep.-a5 dwtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-09-04
d d. SWEENEY. C. L. WALKER
SWEENEY g. WALKER,
HERBERT u. BLAKFVNRF

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT Law
llofice in Bengsten's block. Rock Island. Ill.
aug-l-dwY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-18
NJ 0 7 Il B s 7 A
E I G FL T H, A N d d
THE TIME HAS COME

When the gentleman OF leisure HES him TO
the seashore or the mountains, or perhaps his
fnncy leads him to spend his vacation In travel
by sea or land, or both.
Before taking his flight whichever way his
inclination points, we would ask him to take
peep In our show windows, or, better still,
Nsit our establishment, and the problem
what to wear while away solves ITSELF You
will see or be shown with poiteness and atten.
ton an endless variety of semi.tropical cloth
ing 10 suite the taste OF the most fastldlous and
the plain.
Seersuoker- Suits, the material
(which was woven in the ma
tive huts Of far-off Hindostan;
limitations of the same made in
this country and in England con-
siderably less in price, but
strong, durable, and thoroughly
shrunk, and so near like the
original that it takes a practiced
eye to tell (which is which,"
We have all shades of both.
Fongee coats and vests, light
ana gauzy as the spiders web,
made by the industrious natives
of "the flowery kingdom;" Cuban
crimps from the lever faithful
isle;" South American checks,
from Chill, Peru, and the Brazils
lightweight Serge suits, in
every shade, from the orthodox
black to the more pronounced
drab and slate colors, and these
at prices within the reach Of all.
Drap d'Etes, nuns cloth,
zephyr-weight cassimeres and
chevioteens without end, in
suits and otherwise, and at
prices that will surprise the
buyer who knows their actual
| value.
The duster, that Indispensable
garment to the traveller, has re-
ceived from us it's full share of
attention. We have them in all
colors and qualities. We can At
a child o years Of age and man
measuring 81 inches chest meas
ure with equal facility.
To the stay-at-homes, by
which we mean those who prefer
the solid comforts of homo COM
biped with the beauties of Wash
ington to the shores Of "the deep
sounding sea-" or the rugged
grandeur of the lofty hill tops, we
would say, visit our establish
ment and we will aid you In
making life in Washington dur
ing the heated term as cool and
enjoyable as if you were in G
modern Arcadia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-18
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ALL. WOOL CANVAS CLOTH,

lot single width this is the last time We
offer these at l214c.
] lot double width this is the last time we
offer these ut zoe. Now Is the chance, even II
you must put them away.
Big run on our Challees and Figured Alba
tross at l21Sc; the balance to close.
] lot double width Cream Mikado Cloth l5c,
Hot Pink and Blue Nuns Yelling. 100.
lot of Remnant of l21&c Percale at 90.
pieces Of Cream Crinkled Cheese Cloth at
494c.
Large selection of Twl'led satines short
ends, &c.
Fine Blue and Black Check satines, short
ends, l0c
2 cases of plain organdie Lawns, short ends,
&C.
/ lot yard wide Dress Foulards, exc.
lot fine Dress Ginghams, short ends, 7c.
case of fine Batlste, excellent styles, l0c.
All our light short end Crinkles, 1915.
] entire counter packed with short end India
Linen, 70, worth lbc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-06-18

The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named:
Mascnic--Lebanon, No. q Masonic Temple
Hiram, No. 10, Masonic Temple
Columbia Commandery Knights Templar, No
2, Masonic Temple.
G. A. R.-George c. Meade. No 5, Seventh
and / streets; John +. Reynolds, No. 6, Ninth
and d streets.
10. o. F.-Central, No. /, Odd Fellows
Hall: Eastern, No. Z, odd Fellows Hall;
Mechanics No Is, Georgctown Metropolis, No.
16, Moore S Hall, Ninth street.
knights Of Pythias-Syracusian No. 10,
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street,
Washington Division, No. 1, Uniform Rank,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue.
L. Washington, No. G, Red Mems Hall
street, between Sixth and Seventh streets
lafayette, No. 10, Grand Army Hall, corner
Seventh and L streets.