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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
Montrcaps Winter Carnival.

MONTREAL, Dec. 20. The executive COM
mittee Of the Montreal winter carnival is
sued their preliminary programme Saturday.
The dates fixed for the carnival are Feb Z
to Il, inclusive. The toooggan slides, the
Victoria skating rink and the gymnasium
will be open to all visitors. There will be a
grand fancy dress skating carnival in which
visitors are inyited to join subject TO cos
tune regulations The ice castle this year
will be of an entirely new design, enclosing
an area of "A, 900 feet, the tower rising over
100 feet Within its walls will be an extern
sive exhibition of the agricultural and other
products of the dominion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
A WALKING SKELETON.

Mr. E. Springer, Of Mechanicsburg,
Pa, writes: Il was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced
to u sod'din9 Skeleton. Got free trial
bottle of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. which did me so much
FOOD hat bought dollar bottle. After
using THREE bottles, found myself once
more maa, completely restored to
health, with a hearty appetite, and gain
in flesh If Is lbs" Call at Har,Z &
Bahrsen's drug store and get free trial
bottle Of this certain cure for all Lung
Diseases Large bottles S100.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
100 Doses One Dollar.
A GREAT MISTAKE

has heretofore been made in the treatment
of rheumatism, neuralgia, and nervous or
sick headache This is evidenced by the
failure on the part of thousands of sufferers
to find relief, even though they have e1-
hausted the skill of various physicians and
tried numerous so-called remedies. To
such Athlophoros is offered as a safe, sure,
and quick cure. Its success has been phe-
nomenal, and yet it is not surprising be-
cause it uM do all that is claimed for it.
The Athlophoros Co. will gladly refer any
who desire 10 make an investigation 10 re-
liable parties who have been cured by it.
J.P. Mallette, of the Mallette & Ray
mond Manu-. Co., No. S29 South Canal ST.,
Chicago. ILL.,, SAYS: "Mywife has beena great
sufferer from neuralgia for long while,
but half bottle of Athlophoros cured her
so that she has not suffered any since.
When it was first recommended to her,
she would not get it as she was always OPP
posed to taking any kind of patent medi-
Cines. But as the treatment she was under
gave her no relief insisted on her trying
Athlophoros. After taking half bottle
the neuralgia was gone and has not re-
turned since
Decatur Ill.
| have been afflicted with rheumatism
for several years. During the past winter |
was stricken with very severe attack
rendering me almost helpless and confning
me to nv bed. | tried various medicines
and was prescribed ior BY physicians with
no avail. Finally was induced to try
Athlophoros. was relieved and cured so
quickly that words could not tell my sur
prise. | do not hesitate in recommending
il to anv one suffering with that painful
complaint, rheumatism. 4. NJ. BLAKNEY,
Cor. Union and Green Sts.
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can
not be bought of the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co, lI2 Wall st, New York, will
send either Carriage paid on receipt Of
regular price, which is SloO per bottle
for Athlophoros and soc for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases. dyspepsia in
digestion, weakness, nervous debility, diseases
of women, constipation. headache, impurt
blood, &c, Athlophoros Pills are unequaled
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
he HAD SALT RHEuM Fob 90 YEARS

A Marvel, Asst Supt. & G. P Agt.
G., Il. l. & P R. R., writes: For TWEEN
ty years | have been afflicted with Sal
Rheum IN . most serious form During
the winter season, nv hands have beer
in such condition that l was unable Il
dress OF uudress myself without assist
ance. and have not had gloves or band
ages off my hands for ahont four months
until I began using Papillon (extract o
fax Skin Cure. l certainly think it ha'
cured my hands" Large bottles only II
at H II. DeSanto's,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
OPPOSED TO THE TAX.
knights of labor Kicking Against the
Assessment of rs Cents

PHILADELPHIA, De-. 20-The action of
taa general executive board of the Knights
al Labor in issuing tive circular requiring a
special assessment OF - cents from each mem
Der causes il many quarters expressions of
disapproval.
the labor organ, The Tocsin, in an edi-
tarial Saturday morning says:
1t would be vel for the general executive
board when contemplating any more
schemes, t. first ascertain whether the money
IS on hand to carry them out and if not TO
cons der tie financial condition of the mem
iarship before demanding of them portion
of their hard earnings in the shape OF an as
Sessment. Before this assessment is paid by
any one we think there should be correct
financial statement presented TO every local
assembly showing where all the money goes
that is turned into tie general Office from
time to time Many are demanding this and
there is no valid reason why their request
should not be comrXied with.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
CANAAN Mitchell. of the bark Anto

Captain Mitchell, of the bark Antoine
Sala. New York and Havana trade,
came home in May, entirely helpless with
rheumatism. He went to the mountains,
but receiving no benefit, al his wife's re.
quest began to take Hoods Sarsaparills.
He Immediately began to improve; in
two months his rheumatism was all gone,
and he sailed in command of his vessel a
well man. Hoods Sarsaparllla will help
you. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
A Methodist University In Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neh., Dec. 1S.-At meeting
Thursday evening OF the commission ap-
pointed by the Methodist Episcopal confer
ence of Nebraska to locate Methodist mi
versity for the unifcation Of the educational
interests of that denomination in the state Of
Nebraska, Lincoln was selected as the loca-
tion for the proposed institution Fifty thou
sand dollars in cash and lands valued at
s2i3, 900 wers the inducements offered 10y
citizens which secured the prize. Omaha
and York were the principal competitors,
their bids being respectively s 10000 ard
sl93, 90 in cash aad lands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
Rheumatism

It g an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause Of the disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
1t Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it
will do for you. Therefore, if you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
ar was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists.
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, l
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one of the best blood purifiers in the
world" W. f. WOOD, Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
lhaye been afflicted with rheumatism Before
1899 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine |
ever had" II. 7. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
81 suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. l took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and am entirely cured" j. V. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free of charge
to all who may desire, a book containing many
additional statements of cures by
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S. Made
only by C. 1. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
s@A Macao 0no nnIloy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
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's
Cream Balm was exhausted / was cured,
and to-day enjoy sound heaih.-C. j.
Corbin. 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub. House. Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
D0R'r FAIL TO TRY IT.

J. c. Burrows, Kalamazoo, Mich test
if1es: For more than FIVE years. mem.
Der of my family has been afflicted with
Hay Fever, eliminating late in the fall in
q hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half bottle of Papillon tex
tract of fax Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared,
and general relief followed. It's simply
wonderful" Large bottles only $1.o0,
for sale at Drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

SALEM, ILL.,, Dec. 20.-Mrs. Sarah Blessing,
the mother of the Inflated Blessing family,
died in this city Friday, aged 81 years. She
was the mother of five SONS, all but one OF
whom, and also daughter, came to tragic
deaths. William committed suicide, john
was blown up on steamboat, Charles was
killed in railroad accident, Ira was killed
by an elevator ut St Louis an d the daughter
was murdered. the surviving son, Henry,
who was the principal actor in the Blessing
tragedy at ST. Louis, was acquitted i'll trial
last Aurli
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Mn. EDITOR Many OF your leaders
may be benefited by the knowledge Of
such an excellent remedy IS Or. 5ones'
Red Clover Tonic, which produces the
most favorable results IN disorders Of the
liver, stomach and kidneys, and is vslu
able remedy in dyspepsia also, debility
arising from malaria or othaf oause9. 1t
is perfect tonic, appeti@e. biood puri>
fer and sure cure for qeHa Price 80
cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Dec. 20.-Louis D.
Taylor, teller of the First National bank, has
suddenly disappeared, and it is rumored that
he is defaulter, but the amount Is moi
known. He has been dabbling in stocks 1t
is said that a student named |. A. Boyc5
wrote Taylor letter demanding 500 undeg'
penalty OF exposure. Taylor caused Boyce's
arrest for blackmail, but did LII appear u
nrosecuta
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

ST. LOUIS, Dec. :0.-The arrest of person;
indicted, Friday, for committing election
frauds at the late election, continued Friday
night, and at 10 o'clock eighteen of them had
been brought to the United States marshars
Office Fourteen of these were released on
bonds ranging from $500 to $1,000, -Four
were unable to furnish bond and were con
fined for the night in the narshars Office.
The arrest of others win follo"r as soon Il:
the warrants can be served
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

The restoration to health OF our Child
We considered uncertain. When Two
weeks old she caught cold. For lS 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. s.. Mrs. ]. M. Smith, oswego
n. !.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
THOUSANDS SAY SO

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes;
I never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers. they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bittels are the purest
and best medicine known and VIII posi-.
lively cnre Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regglate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds Of dollars il
doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hertz 4
Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only Is cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

CESTRALIA, Ills, Dec lS.-After the big
fire at Odn riot was narrowly averted, the
trouble being between two factions who
have had had feeling for each other for soma
time W. D. Farthing, the mayor, while in
toxicated, attacked NJ E. Drum. editor Of
The Journal and The Prohihitio Battle Axe
Farthing was knocked down and roughly
handled by The Battle Axe man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
Consumption can be Cured.

DR., j 8. Combs, Owensville, Ohio,
saws: Il have given Scott's Emulsion Of
Cod Liver oil with Hypophosphites tC
four patients with better results thar
seemed possible with any remedy Al
were hereditary cases of lung disease
and advanced to that stage when coughs
pain in The chest. frequent breathing,
frequent pulse. fever and emaciation
All these cases have increased in weight
from 16 TO 20 lbs, and are not now
needing aDy medicine"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

JACKSON, La, Dec. ls-At meeting O!
planters merchants, and land owners OF thi;
county Thursday, n committee of Gfteen wa>
appointed to wait in becoming manner
upon persons who are in this section for the
purpose of stirring up discomfort among the
negroes end inducing their emigration north
ward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Boston, Mass, Dec. so.-Reed, the en-
bezzling treasurer of the South Boston Rail
road company, has been sentenced to seven
years in state prison. His counsel made an
Intellectual plea for lenieney, and some of the
heaviest losers by his operations Joined in
the petition. Reed vas taken to prison Fri
flaV
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
BUcKLEN's ARNiCA saLyR

The greatest medical wonder Of tLe World
Warranted to speedily cule burns, bIuises,
cuts, ulcers, salt Theum, fever sores. cam
GERS, piles, chiibieins, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure n every instance. or money
refunded. % cents per box Ter sale BY
Havtz g. Rahusen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

When you ride you don't want your
buggy jumpy, nor jerky. nor creaky, nor
swaying from side to side. You want it
billowy. Then get the Rice Coil spring.
Everybody says he never saw the like of it
for ease of motion. Ask your town car
Tiagc-buiider about il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
When Visiting New York.

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house, Broadwa,
and Twenty-ninth Street, Largely re
built; entirely refurnished, new plumbing
new elevator, etc Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations. Matthews s. Pier
son, proprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Li,ue wifc-'I don't think this bonnet
quite suits my hair George" Husband
shortly" Sh a thought o that bforr
y'gave S'much money for it She
What my new bonnet He-''No,
YOUR hair, my dear!" $50 spiteful,
yknow! just because I'd kept him wait
ing minute or two'1-Puueh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Some New Workers want church bell
ringing abolished. How would a man
and bis vile who are punctually in their
seats at the opera, three or four nights
week, fifteen minutes before the curtain
rises, know when 10 start for church if it
were il not for the ringing Of the church
lis?-Norrist0wn Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

PITTsBuRG, Pa. Dec. lS.--The wrought
iron pipe and boiler tube manufacturers Of
the United States in session here Thursday
advanced the price Of butt-weld pipe, black,
galvanized, and tarred, ~ pc cent. OH the
gross list. Prices. terms, and conditions Oh
other goods were reaffirmed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

The resuscitation of the work IN this
ancient town Portsmouth fills all the
hearts with eladness, and inspired one Of
the best paragraphs IN the committee S
report al Nsshau. And there is no lag.
giBg-no resting st the point reached
See notice of an Apron Sale in another
column Christmas Leader.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

PITTsBURG, Dec. lS.-The Labor Tribune
says: The popular vote of the members of
the Anialgamated Association OF Iron and
Steel Workers on the proposition of General
Master Workman Powderly to join the
Knights of Labor, so far as heard from up
TO Saturday last, shows that 90 per cent are
opposed to affliafion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

J. B. Aldrich, recently released from
jackson, Mich, prison, after serving o
term for bigamy. has married his eighth
wife, the last being sister Of one OF bis
former victims.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec 20.-The following wa;
made public Friday: by vote of tbs
joint committee It has been agreed to ad.
vance east-bound rates to the basis of ::
cents on ninth-class and 80 cents on tenth
class, from Chicago to New York, taking eff
feet Monday, Dec. 81 Circulars will be is
sued ALBERT FINK
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

OLSEY, Ills, Dec. 20-Saturday morning
at $50 Miss Ella Benton, aged -, who lives
or farm with her brother and widowed
mother, three miles southwest of this city
shot and killed herself With a shotgun. She
was an ardent church worker. Ilt-health the
supposed cause.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

TERRELL Tex, Dec. GA destructive fire
started i'll Portwood e. Cowles' warehouse,
containing in round numbers $50 bales of
cotton, all of which, together with two
adjoining frame dwellings were destroyed.
The total loss Is estimated at s60OOe; in
surance, $4,000 The origin Of the fire is a
mystery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
a g. II d.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscrctions 81 you'll. nervous weakness, early
decay, lossof manhood &c, will send recipe
that will cure yn5l, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Workmen on & Georgi4 ra.ioad the
other day flushed bigbeg # anai that
rose in such numbers and haste nat they
struck the telegraph wires aul TnrP kill
ed. One bird had its head cui c'rplete-
LIZ az
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

All Who desire full information shout
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula ana Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc. can secure by mail, free, a
copy Of our 50 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders, filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta. Ga.
For sale nv T II Thomas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Queen Victoria's annual sale of fat
s.ock il set for next week. She proposes
to dispose of 500 sheep, 80 bullocks, and
100 s7ine Each has royal pedigree.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

At Kingston, N. Y, amuIe kraas Just
what the sound of a dinner lo.a mems.
When it blows he sets up ~ 7u E.sHg
bray, and nothing car in32oc him to
work any LONGER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

IN HEADACHE AND MENTAL EXHAUSTION.
DR.. n 5. Read, Charlottesville, H.,
says: Il shink it is a remedy of the
highest value in mental sn1 nervous ex-
haustiou, attended With SICK headache,
dyspepsia, diminished vitality, etr"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Sampson Townsend, aged scventy, of
( Lightstreet, Pa, was married at Middle
town, \. Y, last week 10 Mr.. Julia
Gillespie, Of that village, AGED seventy
four
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

A Danish hound Oh exhibition in a
Philadelphia museum stands as high as a
man. He is the largest dog in the world
and cosi his owner S. 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Pittsburg has produced the boss rat
1t whipped q cat and fought two dogs
for nearly an hour before giving up the
ghost. 1t was six inches long.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Leonard W. MontDey and Isabella A
Rondina were married IN show window
at Providence, r. l., for The purpose Of
advertising furniture store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20
A SENSATION.

Why is it that three bottles of B. B. B.
blood remedy and twice as much con-
sumed in the state of Georgia as any
other preparations No one need take
our word, but simply ask the druggists.
Ask the people. They are competent
witnesses. Six houses in Atlanta
are bnying B. p. b. in five and ten gross
lots. and some of them buy as often as
every two months Why these unpre-
cedentsd sales here at home with so little
advertising? Modesty forbids us making
any reply. Had b. &. j. been before
the public quarter or half centuery, it
would not be necessary to be bolstered
up with clutches of page advertisements
now. Merit will conquer and down
money.
Sl0o Worth $4,000
For four years | have been a sufferer
from terrible form Of rheumatism,
which reduced me so low that all hope Of
recovery was given up. I have suffered
the most excrGciating pain day and night,
and often while writing in agony have
wished | could die. have tried every
| thing known for that disease, but moths
inc did me any good. and have HAD some
of the finest physicians of the state to
| work on me. bnt all to no effect have
srert over $500 without finding relief. |
am ropr nrond In coy that after usinc
only one hottie of r. B. p, I am enabled
Ia val. 9rn1nfi snd attend To business.
e,dT v,r,ia not tol-e S5Go for the hcne6t
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-20

Cows worth much as mixers are vorf CT
Gus and not dainty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
A Valuable Meifrs, Ereatmeu,

The edition for 1887 of the sterling
Medical Annual, known as Hostetter's
almanac, is now ready. and may be OBJ
tanned, free of cost, of druggists and gen.
eral country dealers in all parts of the
United States, Mexico, and indeed in
every civilized portion of the Western
hemisphere, This almanac has been
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tuary. 1t combines, with the soundest
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and the calendar, astronomical calcula
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pared with great care. and will be found
entirely accurate The issue of Hostel
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the largest edition of medical work evel
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Pa, on receipt of two cent stamp, viii
forward a copy by mail TO any aersor
who cannot procure one in his neighbor
hood