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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
What Jockey Archer Has Won.

The returns of the past racing season in
England show that the jockey Archer has
outdone all his previous performances in the
saddle. remarkable as some of them have
been, having won 247 races out of Cts. This
is the greatest number of races which he or
any other jockey has won in the course of
one season, though Archer had achieved an
unprecedented feat last year, when he roade
"a winners out of SIT mounts. Archer has
now stood first on the list of winning jockeys
for some ten or twelve years, and it is
worthy of note that he has won no fewer
than 800 races i'll the last five seasons His
success this year includes the two thousand
guineas and the Grand Prix de Paris on
Paradox, the Derby and the st Leger on
Melton, the Oaks on Lonely, the Middle
Park plate on Minting, the Criterion stakes
and the Dewhurst plate on Ormonde, and
many other o-year-old races of the first
class-New York Sun
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
&.T ONLY A soNo. ssx

ONLY A SONG. 1884
--~yq,sVu
It was only simple ballad,
Sung TO a careless throng;
There were none that knew the singer,
And few that needed the song;
Yet the singers voice was tender
And sweet, as with love untold;
Surely those hearts were hardened,
That it left so proud and cold.
She sang Of the woundrous glory
That touches the wood in spring,
OF the strange, soul-stirring voices
When the hills bresk forth and sing"
OF the happy birds low warbling
The requiem of the day,
And the quiet hush of the valleys
In the dusk Of the cleaning gray.
And one in a distant corner,
A woman, worn with strife,
Heard in that song a message
From the springtime of her life;
Fair forms rose up before her
From the mist of vanished years;
She sat in a happy blindness,
Her ewes were yelled in tears,
-
Then when the song was ended,
And hushed the last sweet tone,
The listener rose up softly
And went on her way alone
Once more to her life of labor
She passed; but her heart was strong,
And she prayed: God bless the singer!
And oh, thank God for the song!"
Florence Tylee.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Some years ago a hardware dealer sold
machine-cut files wish label reading
"These goods are strictly hand-cut." A few
years later, when cheap labor was producing
hand-cut files at a prics which allowed then
to compete with those cut by machinery, hi
labels on hand-cut work read: Warranted
to be machinecu y With the great progress
that has been made in machinery and ma
chine-nlade goods the prejudice against ma
chineiy gradually subsidies. Chicago Times
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
THE KNIGHTS OF THE BOTTLE.
Barkeepers Who Take a Mental Photo
graph of Faces -Prescribing.

graph of Faces -Prescribing.
If You don't believe the first class bar
keeper is student hang him up" for
drink Come around again, say a month
afterward, and try to hang him up again.
It's 800 to toothpick You will get the cold
laugh That is convincing proof that bar
keepers take a mental photograph of faces.
Barkeepers, as general rule are not over
particular as regards the interest of their
employers In refusing drinks on credit, it
Is not because the stuff they handle costs
money. They hate to be stood up"
There is something CALLING about it. Let
a regular get the better of first-class bar
keeper, and everything viii go wrong with
him the remainder Of the day. He is nerv-
Gus and fretful His customers think he is
either suffering from dyspepsia or bilious
ness. They try to console him. This is sim
ply a process OF rubbing 1t ill., or, in other
words, of adding insult to injury. The
writer knew of an iI.tance where q bar
keeper who is rated as Al, lately attached to
a well-knoNn hotel stopped short in his
work after being "stoodup' He felt conf
dent that he could not do Justice to his EN-
ployerS and himself that day To use the
mans own words, he was completely broke
up"
Beside being harkeepers, these knights of
the bottle are compelled to assume the role
of the physician and drug clerk. A man en-
tiers and says I've got splitting head
ache; fix me up something The bar
keeper is supposed to know just what To
prescribe and prepare. Here is where the
good barEeeper comes in again. With {.
smile he SAYS: Why, certainly" at tbs
same time grabbing the whisky bottle pour
ing out four fingers and squirting few
drops of ammonia IN it. That will fix you
all right" he SAYS The man drinks the de
coction without hesitation, pays his money
and walks away feeling much relieved, at
least he thinks lie does Another man will
walk up to the bar complaining of indiges-
ton. The barkeeper listens to the tale of
woe with sympathy depicted on his coun-
tenance. Il know Just exactly what you
want, he murmurs unsteady The bottom
of glass is covered with a solution of phos-
pilates, whisky is added and then the mkt
ure is carefully stirred Imagination has a
great deal to do with the cure. The dys-
| peptic thinks he is batter, for the barkeeper's
| assuring air has had more TO do with
| the effect than the drink itself. The bar
keepers of the leading hotel or resort will
tell You that he prescribes for fifty com
| plants every day.-Boston Herald.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

The Chemist and Druggist tells how an
astute rascal has been playing what the
Americans would call the disinfecting
racket He appears with charcoal fur
mace and some birthstone, saying that the
health board has sent him to disinfect the
house Then he blows up his furnace and
creates so outrageous a stink that that the
servants leave the house, and he soon follows
them with everything he can lay his hands
On.-Exchange.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Mr.. Mapleson was witness the other day
in a suit which he brought to recover the
duty paid on some armor and costumes be
had brought to this country for use on the
opera stage. What is your business ?" was
asked 81 am an impresario, replied the
colonel with lofty dignity. "Well, now tell
US, Mr.. Mapleson," said the lawyer, what is
an impresario." San impresario," said
Mapleson, unbending somewhat, and re-
vealing the suggestion of smile, rs man
who tries to please the public and never sue
ceeds." The answer was deemed satisfac
tory--Exchange.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
What is it2 and what it is.

Papillion (CImke's extract of flax Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable beno-
fits TO mankind, was discovered by accid
ent. The proprietor, engaged in the pre-
paration of certain plants, from time to
time noticed the effect of working in the
pulp watts on the skin. If there was pres
ent any cutaneous eruptions, wsrts, blem
ishes or scrofulous symptoms, all disap'
peared as if by magic. After experiment.
ing ten years, it has become scientific
fact and priceless boon to the human
race. From giving away afew bottles
the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts tn ,032,
coo bottles. Large bottles only 81
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
Liberal Ohfer of a Grocer.

A grocer of Barnesville Ga, following thu
example of a western confectioner, offers
for the consideration of s1.50 per week, tc
give his customers the privilege of eating
which, of course, must be done in the store
all they can of his stock in that time. One
young man who started in with the intention
of eating his moneys worth, and more il
possible, has since given a good round sum
in doctors fees, and is not yet in good condi-
tion-Chicago Herald
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
SHERlFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No.
G0O9 issued ont of the clerks office of the cir
emit court of Rock Island county, and state Of
Illinois and TO me directed, whereby am com
manded to make the amount of certain 'uGg-
ment recently obtained against Henry Tompkns,
in favor of Simeon L. Roberts, out of the lands,
tenements goods and chattels of the said defcn-
dant, Henry Tompklns, have levied upon the
following property to-wit:
The undivided one third of the east half OF the
north quarter Of section number thist, 1--WE,
in township number seventeen, north range, num-
Der four vert of the 4th ?. NJ all in ire county
OF Rock Island and state Of Illinois. said uudl-
yided one third tl3) being the property of said
Henry Tompkins.
Therefore, according to said command. shall
expose for sale, at public auction. all the right,
title and interest Of the above named Henry Temp.
kins in and to the above described property on
Saturday the Goth day of February 1884,, at oclcck
p. m >, AT the north door Of the court hons in the
city of Rock Island, in the comfy of Rock Isl
and and state of Illinois, for cash 10 hand to sat
isfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island. this goth day of January.
D., 1886. JOHN NJ. RETlCkER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE
Estate Of John Moeller. deceased

Estate Of John Moeller. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istrator of the estgte OF Iohn Morlier Of late
of the comfy of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceas, d. hereby gives notice thst h. will appear
before the county court Of Rock island county, Al
the office Of -aid court in the city of Rock Island
at the March term on the Second Monday in
March next, at VIII oh time all Iersons having
claims against said estate are notified and re
quested 10 attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to said e.
tate are requested to make immediate payment
TO The undersigned.
Dated this 5th day Of January, A D.. 1886
JOHN 4. HAS, Administrator
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Your remedy for rheumatism is I'M
paralelled. 1 had Il fall which sprained
my ankle and foot, leaving me with
rheumatism in both | used Athlophor-
os, and am once more sound. Mr. NJ.
Clark, 622 Sixth street, Des M0ines,
Iowa
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
"We wish our readers to know that We

"We wish our readers to know that We
have found much benefit from using
Simmons Liver Regulator. Our trouble.
originated and rendered chronic many
years in India, leaves little hope of a
perfect cure from anything But The
Regulator has afforded more relief than
all else we have tried. We saw this with
out the wish or knowledge of J. II. Zeiliu
g. Co, the proprieiors.-Rev. r. G. Will
der, Ed, Missionary Review" Prince
ton, n J"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
ATHLopaoRos CO., 10 WALL ST., NEW YORK.
A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate of Thomas Mclaughlin. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istrator, with the will annexed, Of the estate Of
Thomas Mclaughlin, late Of the county OF Rock
Island state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the county court
in the city of Rock I-land, at the March term. on
the second Monday in March next at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to makeimmediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 10Th day of January. A. D.. 1885.
ADOLPH WECKEL, Administrator.
With the will annexed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
GOOD RESULTS IN EVERY CASE.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga. Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit Being induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery. Trial bottles free at Hartz 4
Bahnsen, drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
100000 People

5,00O,000 people in the U. s., are
troubled with a cough or throat affection.
We offer 81 900 reward for case (the
last stages of the disease eXcepted) which
and not be relieved by proper use of DR..
Y. Stones Bronchial Waters. Sample
free Address, STONE MEDICINE Co,
Quincy III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Ladies love delicate and delicious per-
fumes. In Parker's Hair Balsam they moi
only satisfy this taste, but have an article
which arrests falling hair, removes dan
druff, restores the original color and i'm
parts beautiful gloss. softness and life
Does not soil the linen, is not a dye
cleanly and economical.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

NV hearing, which has been very de,
fective for year, has greatly improved
since have been using Ely's Cream Balm
and l feel quite confident that perman'
ent cure will be effected. Rev. b. n
Meyo. Table Rock, Pswnee Co., Neb.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
Naughty Bows OF the Balkans.

A Turkish proverb says; "One boy can
drop into a well stone which forty men
can not get out" The little Balkan states,
adds a London tattler, are naughty boys
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

There is a woman il Santa Rosa, Cal,
who is such an expert rifle shot that she
can blow humming birds head off at
thirty PAGES.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

A. J. Holland, of Mason Valley, New, has
raised three kittens that he obtained from
the nest of wild cat that he had killed.
They have become thoroughly domesticated,
and, though now but four months old, are
good ratteIs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Horatio Seymour is said 10 have been
in such poor health tor the past few
weeks that his friends have been caused
great uneasiness.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

aOCE island h PEORIA
RAILW AY.
SHORTEST ROUTE To THE
EAST AND SOUTH
Depot Twentieth street,

Trains leave Rock Island
100 a, IN. Way Freight.
SIS " Fast Express.
10 D. m. Mail and Express
$50 - Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive at Rock Island:
80 Il, m. Through Freight aud Accommodation
2,l5 p. m. Mail and Express.
SO " Fast Express.
400 " Way Freight.
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving Rock island at $50
/. arrives ut Peoria l2.2O p. m, at Springfield
'.2j =. III, AT Decatur 4O0p. IN. jacksonville 100
p m, Alton 20 p. m, 81 Louis S.l5 p. m, and
rerrc tlaute II S. p. m, TUE SANE DAY. Making
this the BssT aud QUICKEST route to all points
4putheA-t.
rhc l.3J p. IN. train makes close connection al
,jniga with c. Il. II q for points west; arriving vi
lalesburg al as =. IN, at Burlington $40 p. m. al
h2OkuS lU.@j p. M, aud at Quincy 1906 p. IN.
Arriving at Peoria at 6.3J p. m, making close
connections with the l. &. h ". and r. p. & W
Tor In annapolis, connecting there with all fast
rains Tor rhr east and south.
S~FASr TINE SURE CONNECTIONS, and
-ates low AZ by any other route.
K. 4. CABLE, &. c. 5 tUCKHOUSE,
Gen'l Supt. GenI Tkt. Agt
Rue d 50 ?. m Accommodation leaves every day
Ccani SUNDAY
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

The first patient admitted to the new
Northern hospital for the insane in Mich
igan was man who assisted in its erect>
ion
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
DIR. FOSGATE.

800 Brady Street Davenport Iowa 20 years practice makes all
private diseases specially such Shs GonooAaa elect
Structure Impotcy Spematorhoa all urinary troubles and
mercurial affections of the throat skin and bones
Cancers Tumors, Piles Caamh and all chronic diseases treat
ed successfully. Consultation and correspondence free
Al lntcs IrnnItlya
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Rev. r. A. Pearce, the only ordained
deaf and dumb clergyman 10 the church
of England, was recently presented al
cnnrt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

60 For notices in reference TO Special Excnr
siOns ch ln-es Of time and other items of interest
in connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee 81
Paul Railway, please refer to the local columns oil
this paper
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
nj. NT. CORBETT.

A TTORNEl AT Law Solicitor in hanccry md
Il Notary Public. Absrrar's Loans and cOllec
tinr- once. BGfo A. BnGI. % sv'nRe, over
Baker's .rrrrlr, -1or.. nov-3A-diY
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. NJ. BEARIiSLEY
d. ; v
SWEENEY 81 WALKER,

4 TTOHNEl At I.AW-O:Nce with }. 7. Ken
II worthy. ITa5 ; cord avenue aug-id"6m
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17
E W. HURST,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW.
HOnice in BcnG-ten's block, Rock Island, Ill.
anE-1-dwv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-17

Il Office in Masonic Temple block, over Roc k is
land National Pan l.. Rock Stand, III.
sep'-nj dwtf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31
Three Graoes without Their Heads.

In ancient Rome another very remark
able discovery has been made in the gar
dens of Sallust, where excavations are go
ing on relative to the progress of establish
ing and building up new quarter to the
city. 1t is no less than a colossal group Of
the Three Graces, evidently a work exc
cuted in the palmy days of ancient sculp-
ture, and of rare merit. 1t is in wonder
ful state of preservation, except the I'M
fortunate loss of all the three heads,
which, it is hoped may yet be unearthed
If these can be found it viii be one Of the
most important revelations that this
mania for progress and the rebuilding of
Rome has yet given US, but the chances
are that some Visigoth chieftain under
Alaric carried off the heads as memento
of his visit to the Eternal City. Vandals
of this kind are still to be found in all the
principal cities of Europe.-San Francisco
Chronicle
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31
WILDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
I4imiteOl.
STEAMER KINAU,
king, Commander,

Leaves Honolulu per following schedule,
touching at Lahaina, Maalaea, Makena, MANU-
kona, KaW aIhae IHupahOehoe. Hilo and keauhOu:
Commencing MONDAY, July %, 1885, and
on every alternate Monday at p. m, the kinau
VIII make the VOLCANO TRIP, reaching Keau-
hou on "Wednesday morning, where horses and
carriage S in waiting to convey passengers to
the VOLCANO HOUSE dive miles in the saddle
and nine miles by carriage).
Passengers by this route will have two days
and two nights at the VOLCANO HOUSE.
TICK ETS FOR THE ROUND TRIP TO THE
VOLCANO, FIFTY DOLLARS, WHICH PAYS
ALL CHARGES.
The Kinau will arrive in Honolulu Sunday
mornings Volcano trips. On Hilo trips, will
leave Honolulu Tuesdays, and return Saturday
morning.
PASSENGER TRAINS will connect with the
Kinau at NIahukOn6
The KHAN WILL TOUCH at HOnOkaia and
Paauhau down trips from HilO for Passengers
If n signal is made from the shore.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31
Water-Cress IN Antidote for Nieotine.

Smokers may be pleased to know that
an antidote has been discovered which
will enable them to enjoy their pipes and
cigars without any fear of being poisoned
by nicotine. 1t appears that water-cress
destroys the toxic principle of tobacco,
preserving at the same time its aroma 1t
l. sufficient to wet the tobacco with the
Juice of the water-cress, which will COM
pletely deprive the tobacco of its deleter-
ious principles. Medical Journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31
STEAMER LIKELIKE.
STEAMER KILAUEA HOU,
STEAMER MOKOLu,
,McGregor, Commander.


Leaves for the following ports every alternate
Monday at p. m:
Commencing August TO Lanai, Kamalo. Pu-
koo I.ahaina. OlOwau. Returning TO I.ahaina.
Pukoo, Kamalo. I.an:;i arriving Honolulu sat
urduy morning.
Commencing August 9--TO Kaunakakai. Kama
10. PukOO, Halawa. " ALLAH. PeleEunU, Kalaupapa.
Returning to Pnkoo. Lahstina, Olowalu, Lahaina,
Pukoo, Kamalo, Kaunakakai, arriving at Homo
lulu Saturday morning.
EF- The Company will not he responsible for
any freight or packages unless rCceipted for, nor
for personal baggage unless plainly marked. Not
responsible for money or jewelry unless placed in
charge OF the Purser.
All possible care will be taken of Live stock, but
the Company will not assume any risk OF accident.
SANI'L q. WILDER, President.
:. B. ROSE, Secretary.
OFFICE-Corner Fort and Queen streets.
6S-1y Mar sc
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31
Vas ,-a,r,r Waking the Echoes.

paul" said his mamma, will you go
softly into the parlor and see if grandpa is
asleep?"
NYes, mamma" whispered Paul on his
return, she is all asleep but his nose
New York Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-08-31

The yearly exports of umbrellas from
England are valued at $4,000 pounds
sterling.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-08-10
a MIDNIGHT BLAZu!
A 10000 Stock of Dry Goods Burned!

AT 1:45 O'Clock the morning of the 4th inst,
an alarm of fire was rung out from the bell tower
and information was supplied by telephone that
the scene of the confagration was near the south
east corner of Merchant and Fort streets. As
usual GAZETTE representative was quickly on the
spot and the thick volume of smoke proceeding
from the store occupied by Charles Michiels, dry
goods, laces ETC., etc. indicated that the fire was
located within those premises. First Assistant
HeuStace was quickly the ground and gave
ders to the lads of Volunteer Hose No. to attach
to the hydrant at the corner of the streets men
toned, Few able bodied men being around Eu-
gineer Heustace himself assisted in unreeling the
hose and attaching the pipe. The doors TO the es-
adjustment were now broken open, and IN a Sec
ond the interior was ablaze, from ceiling to floor
from front TO rear from side to side. A fierce and
uncomfortable volume of fire shot ont from the
upper part of the doorway and the fiery tongues
curled over the wooden awning and sign, and, for
the time, the two story building on the corner
seemed doomed to destruction. A strong and plen-
tIful stream of water was now turned on, and the
efforts of the volunteer firemen, John Leach, fore
man IN the boiler shop of the Foundry, Captain
Mehrtens, of the police, and the newspaper man,
we're directed to oounteracting the efforts of the
fiery demon, which, after short, sharp fight they
succeeded in doing, the stream they directed con-
timing the fire within the walls of the store and
holding the flames in subsection until supplemented
by stream from Engine No. l.
Although the alarm was given promptly and
water was quickly thrown on the burning mass
yet the WORK of destruction was most complete
within the store, hardly a single article on the
shelves but display by their singed appearance the
presence OF fire. The supposition is strong that
the fire the work of an incendiary and tuuae
first on the ground make statement that give strong
grounds for the suspicion. The stock was insured
in companies of which Mr.. c. O.. Berger is the
agent, for the sum of $4,000; the building, owned
by Hon. A. F. Judd, for $500.
Chief Engineer Wilson, who was quickly pres
ent used good judgment, but in regard to the use
of water and in preventing the wanton destruction
Il
demolition of Max Eckarts jewelry store, inlme-
diately adjacent, and damage to the unoccupied
store the corner Assistant Heustace also showed
GOODNESS and judgment. The boys of Volunteer
2 were, as usual, first on hand, and on this occa-
sion their apparatus prevented more disastrous
conhaCration