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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
The Fountain of Vitality.

The source of physical energy and mental
activity, Is the blood Let this become
vitiated with bile, or thin and watery in
consequence of indigestion and non-as>
sanitation of the food, and an Interrupt
ton of the functions of the body, and a
loss of stamina, flesh and appetite ensues.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is tonic
specially adapted to restore all three, be-
cause it assists digestion and assimilation.
and removes bile and other impurities
from the circulation. Protected and
strengthened with this admirable defen-
sive inAigorant; the system defles int1u
ences in;mical to health. to which, if un>
regulated and feble, it would undoubted>
ly succumb. Constipation, often an
obstinate and chronic ailment, is entirely
renewed by it, the liver. kidneys and
bladder reused from inaction, and ten.
dency to rheumatism effectually counter
acted, 1t also eraGicates malarial dis
eases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
WHERE LOVE WAS NOT.

Once in q dream saw blackened world
Hung high in space, by bitter winds o'erblown;
And there no forests were. no flowers grew,
No rivers flowed, but all was dark and drear
And on that smoke -encircled sphere there were
No cities full of life; no children spent
Glad hour in play: there laughter ne'er was
heard
And day was endless day, and night ne er came
With tired husband seeking home and wife,
And home was but hooking echo there.
And walking DER that world Imet a man,
Or ghost OF what was man, wan, staring-eyed,f
And bowed as though with age, albeit his locks
We're fair, and seeming youthful was his face.
And unto him said in question; why
This waste and desolation, and where are
The people that once dwelt upon this world?n
And slow he made reply, But yesterday
Did Love remove his court from this drpar glotsa
Which was as fair world as ever came
From the Creators hand, and now, so soon,
That Love is flown has come this awful change
The cheerlessness, the Ieople dead ard gone
He turned from me, it seemed, and awoke-
Back in u world that is controlled by Love.
Meredith Nicholson.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Mrs. James Brown PoaIer, that social queen
of whom so much has been heard since she
startled the good people of Washington last
winter by reading " 'Ostler Joe, " has endeared
herself to the feminine world by the invention
of an ingenious dancing shoe. The shoe is
warranted by the inventor to unlace six times
every hour In the invention of this valu-
able addition to the feminine ball toilet the
force of the lady's genius was spent not upon
the shoe itself, but upon the lacing, in which
more destiny may he said to he involved. A
series of trials demonstrated to the fair in
ventor's satisfaction that shoe tied with a
stiff ribbon would become unfastened the
requisite number of times, and after much
judicious shopping ribbon of the proper
stiffness was found. As soon as the muscles
of the instep are exerted the ribbons give
way, then unite, and the next moment trail
upon the floor This, of course, necessltates a
kneeling knight at beauty's feet provok-
inclv triumphant number of times, In a
crowded ball room the effect is said to be
superb Chicago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
A Habit of California.

Californians have an almost general habit
of walking with their hands in their pockets
Various reasons have been given for it.
Some critics say that it is an inherited habit,
arising from the fashion that the pilgrim
forefathers had of wearing their hands that
way in their long journeys across the deserts.
It rested their heavy shoulders. Others say
that it arises from an incentive TO keep their
money i'll their pocket. Even judges and
senators have the habit. have seen United
States Justice Field going along a fashion
able street with his hands thrust deeply into
his undignilied pockets The same with
Senators Stanford, Farley, Miller, Sargent
and Fair.-San Francisco Cor. New York
World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
, par;sian Charitable Institution.

A report recently published shows that the
organization known as the Assistance Pub
lique, in Paris, distributes every year among
the poor about e300,000. The bureaus of
public assistance are managed by the mairies
of the various ACCOMPLISHMENTS, who meet
every year and arrange how the money is to
be distributed Tho funds are raised from
voluntary offerings, donations, the surplus
profit from the national pawnshop and the
proceeds Of lotteries A large amount of the
money is given to the poor i'll their own
homes, and $500 900 francs go to support
those i'll the hospitals A sum Is allowed for
vaccination, and the convalescents, after
leaving the hospital, receive weekly allow
ance until they find employment. The re
ceipts for last year have fallen about 10000
francs. This is partly due to the depression
in trade, which has had its effect on the gen
erosity of the people, and to the fact that a
large amount is swallowed up in administra-
tion.-Chcago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf If SO,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb-2S-m-w-s m 1-y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
THE AFTER DINNER NAP.
A luxury About Which Opinions Differ.
Concerning SIeepIessness.


Concerning SleepIessness.
There is much difference of opinion con-
corning the desirability of an after dinner
nap. Those who advocate it cite the example
of animals, but these gorge themselves with
food whenever opportunity offers, and are
heavy and drowsy in consequence. A short
rest, however, is different from lethargic
sleep, and often appears to do good. Brain
work should certainly be forbidden after din
ner; the interval between it and bedtime
should be devoted to recreation and amuse-
ment In the case of elderly people a short
nap after late dinner often helps digestion,
but as general rule it is better for such per-
sons to make their principal meal at 2 p IN.
The digestive powers of most elderly people
are at a low ebb in the evening.
When sleeplcssness is troublesome relief
should be sought for i'll the discovery and re-
moval Of the cause whenever possible. The
condition is often due 10 indigestion, and
when this is the case the ordinary remedies
for inducing sleep are worse than useless.
The nervous relations between the brain and
the stomach are so intimate that disorder of
the one organ is almost certain to affect the
other Excitement, worry and anxiety,
which have their seat in the BRAIN interfere
with the functions of the stomach, and in
like manner anything that unduly taxes the
power of or irritates the stomach disorders
the circulation and nutrition of the b'ain.
The sleeplessness often complained of by
equity persons is due to the poisonous effect
of the morbid material upon the nervous sys-
tenn. Excessive smoking too much alcohol,
tea and coffee, often resorted to by over
worked persons, are frequent causes of sleep
| lessness In all these cases the cause is re-
| movable, while the effect may be counter
acted by appropriate treatment
Nothing is more mischevous, however,
| than to continue the habits and to have re-
| course to drugs TO combat the effects. A due
| amount of exercise tends to induce normal
| sleep, and such exercise need not be Of a vio-
lent character 4 walk OF two OF three miles
daily is sufficient, and is, perhaps, as much as
| busy man can find time for. A ride on
| horseback, the Palmerstonian cure for govt,
is probably the best form of exercise for
| those whose minds are constantly at work.
| 1t has been well said that a man must come
out of himself when in the saddle; he is
| forced to attend to his horse and to notice the
| objects he meets. Walking may be a merely
| automatic process, and affords little, if any
| relief to the mind, and carriage exercise may
| be practically va!ueless if the mind is not
| diverted from what had previously occupied
| .-Fortnightiy Review.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
AN ENrERPRIsING, RELIABLE HOUSE.

Hartz & Bahnsen can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best
of every thing, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have well known mer-
it, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of being
always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having securedshe Agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption, will sell it on u positive
guaranteer. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of Throat, Lungs, and
Chest, and to show our confidence, We
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
A SENSATION

Why is it that three bottles of B. B. B.
are sold in Atlanta to one of any other
blood remedy, and twice as much con-
sumed in the state of Georgia as any
other preparation? No one need take
our word, but simply ask the druggists.
Ask the people. They are competent
witnesses. Six houses in Atlanta
are buying B. B. B. in five and ten gross
lots, and some of them buy as often as
every two months. Why these unpre.
cedented sales here at home with so little
advertising9 Modesty forbids us making
any reply. Had B. B. B. been before
the public quarter or half a centuery, il
would not be necessary 10 be bolstered
up with crutches of page advertisements
now. Merit will conquer and down
money,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
FROM LIFE TO DEATH

is but 4 moment If rheumatism or neural
gia strikes the heart These diseases are
the most painful and the most dangerous
of any to which human kind is liable.
They fly from one part to another without
moments warning, and iniments and
other outward applications are in them
selves dangerous because they are liable to
drive the disease to some vital organ and
cause instant death. Rheumatism and
neuralgia are diseases of the blood, and can
only be reached by remedy which will
drive from the blood the dangerous acids.
Such remedy is Athlophoros. Ithas been
thoroughly tested and is safe, sure cure.
J. NJ. Powell, clerk for F. P Yerkin,
druggist, Paris, Ill, SAYS: Coming from
Chicago was suddenly stricken with acute
rheumatism. 1t spread all through me so
rapidly that in few hours was entirely
helpless. We were obliged to stop off
and made every effort to get something
that would relieve me from this agony. l
had to be carried off the train. No words
could describe the pain | endured for the
next five DAYS. Finally a gentleman adj
yised me to get bottle of Athlophoros,
and | at once commenced using it. Al
though it may seem very improbable
circumstance, vet is nevertheless a fact,
after | had taken five or six doses had
complete relief, and We continued on our
Journey Since that time my father, who
had been more or less a sufferer from
rheumatism for six years. has also used
Athlophoros with the same satisfactory
results.
Chicago, Ill, July p, 1885.
With pleasure | inform YOU there has
been no return of the disease-cure perfect
Yours gratefully, REV c. HARTLEY.
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
md Athlophorus Pills, but where they can
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co, ll2 Wall St, New York, will
send either (casriage paid on receipt of
regular price, which is 81 90 per bottle
for Athlophoros and soc. for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases, dyspepsia in
Digestion, weakness nervous debility, diseases
Of women, constipation, headache, impure
hiood, &c. Athlophoros Fills arc uncI Iaed 6
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
AN ANSWER WANTED.

Can any ore bring us case of Kidney
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Having in our official capacity as mem
bers of the Plymouth hospital com
mittee been asked to test and prove the
effectiveness of many different articles to
be used as disinfectants in sick rooms
and as preventives of infectious fevers,
report that Darby's Prophylsctic fluid
has been thoroughly tested during the
recent Typhoid epidemic in this place
1t proved most efficacious in staying the
spread of the fever.
F. e ARMSTRONG, S. M. DAVENPORT
J. A. ORR, ON. LANCE.
THos. KERR, JAMES LEE, JR.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

81 am happy to state that l used Hoods
Sarsaparilla for catarrh, with which have
been troubled many years, and received
great relief and benefit from it. The eatarrh
was very disagreeable, especially in the
winter, causing constant discharge from my
nose, ringing noises i'll my ears, and pains in
the back of my head. The effort to clear my
head in the morning by hawking and splitting
was painful My grocer advised me to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and it gave me relief Immediately. while in
time | was entirely cured. | am never with
out the urdicine Ia my house as think 1t is
wcytil 81, wr,sht IL gold MRs & l.. GIBB,
tN.9 Ei-tth Street, Y w, Washington y. c.
Il haze used Hoods S5.s1inriid for
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have received more permanent benefit from
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tried" ". Il. READ, vi \. Read & Son,
Wa,..cun Ohio.
NE. Do not he induced to take any other
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 1.-The Hen
bricks monument committee has in deposit
about $4,000. The committee anticipates
from collections already at hand and from
promises believed to be good that it will have
at its disposal $50, 900 with which to construct
monument. 1t will require time to collect
the balance, but the committee hopes that it
may begin active operations i'll the spring.
Nearly all of the money received has been
collected in Indiana The largest contribu-
ton from abroad was 500 from Washing
ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

You are allowed a free trial of thirtg
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

/ 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.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.

Albert Emminger, Covington Ky, was
afflicted with catarrh three years. He
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. 1t
has made a complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold. j will give you other
references from parties who have been
cured. 1t is no experiment, but posi-
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

The habitual use of pills is sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies Use
DR.. Jones Rel Clover Tonic, purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach, liver. blood and kidneys. Can be
taken by the most delicate. 50 cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is com,
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200yesrs 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,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

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 25 cents. Sold bv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

The question of proper food for In
fants interests all mothers; especially
those unable to nurse their offspring
Mellin's food possesses all the requisites
as substitute for mothers milk, and is
highly commended by the medical faculty
of both Europe and America.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Iowa FAILS, HARDIN Co., Iowa, June s, 1855
| have been using Allcock's Porous
plasters tor fonr years, and think could
not get along without them. For long
time I was afflicted with pain under
my right shoulder blade; also had con
siderable difficulty in breathing. | APP
piled an Allcock's Porous plaster on my
back, and one on my chest, kept chang
ing them every four days. and at the
end of three weeks was entirely cured.
E. S. STEVENS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Catarrh in the Head

Catarrh is Inflammation of the mucous
membrane, attended with increased secretion.
Thus catarrh may affect the head, throat
stomach, bowels, or any part of the body
where the mucous membrane is found. But
catarrh of the head is by far the most common,
coming on so gradually that often its pres
ence is not suspected till it has obtained a
firm hold on its victim. 1t is caused by Il
cold, or succession of colds, combined with
Impure Blood.
When firmly established the disease is cx-
eccding!y disagrreable, causing ;i0w from the
nose, dFyEess at the throat, headache. less If
appetite, roaring and bGzzing noises ia tie
ears, etc. In Hoods Sars;.puilla may he
found 4 prompt aad permanent cure for
catanh. 1t rgriieS and en!lches tie blood,
southcs aud rCbuids The diseased membrane.
and thus sacn cures the disease. At tile same
time it rcfreshes and tones the Whule system.
Tie remarkable success Of this peculiar
medicine entities it to your confidence. Give
Hoods SarSaparila a trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
a CA r. ID.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
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decay, loss of manhood, &c, will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send sclf-addressed envelope to the
REv. JOSEPH T. INMAN. Nation D. Net0 FORK City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

The editors and publishers of Mexico
have addressed memorial to the Secre
tary of Foreign relations opposing the
proposed international copyright treaty
between Mexico and Spain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

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 brea,hes natural
ly.-Mr. &. Mrs. J. NJ. Smith, Oswego,
N Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALVE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
RozIER & VARDEMAN.

All who desire full information about
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Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

A lawyers clerical error in the transfer
of certain piece of property in Kansas
CITY, which in 1884 was sold for $3.50,
has led to lawsuit over the possession
of the land, which is now valued at $500
200
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
BosFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

In BILIOUS DISEASES.
DR.. d. Schaub, Muncie. Ind. says: Il
have used it in cases of bilious disease,
and the results were all that could be de-
sired. Ii is valuable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Queen Victoria drives hard real estate
bargain. She has been asking so much rent
for her 1lohcnlohe villa that nobody will
touch it-not even a royalty loving Ameri-
can-New York Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
The Old and the New,

Out of the I92, 444 words composing the re-
| vised Bible, 12l ,612 are the sane as found i'll
the received edition issued in 1Gll Only 9
! per cent, 40, 722, have been changed; 65,50s
have been excluded. Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

A maker of badges in New York is &C
cumulating large stock of badges with
James G. Blaine. 1885, inscribed on
them, and already finds demand for
them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

1t is reported that corduroy is to be the
fashionable wear for ladies jackets now,
because Mrs. Cleveland was becomipglv
attired in such garment in Boston last
week,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

1t now transpres that Prince komatzu,
who is travelling in this country, is on
his way to England to confer the Order
of the Chrysan-themum" on the Prince
of Wales
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Two Italian sawdust swindlers robbed
New Haven peanut peddler of 1894 by
offering him a chance to make $50 ,0ol
out of nothing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

For mich cows try meal ground
from corn and oats and mix with bran
and you may find better flow of milk
than from any other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

Among the orange trees of Sersailles
is one more than four centuries old.
which was planted by Eleanor of Cas-
lille Oueen of Charles Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

The standard for good COW is said to
be 600 gallans of milk year, and of this
there should be 10 per cent. of cream.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

IL c. Barnabee, of the Boston Ideal
Opera company, says he is now just old
enough not to let the public know how
old he is