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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Usage Mission, Kan, April s-The case
against Willie Sells, held for the brutal
murder Of his family near Erie on March S
last, came up in the district court here Tues
day. Sells Will lie defended by the Hon
Walter l. Simons, of Parsons, and John
Hall of Erie, while the state will be repre-
sented 10y the Hon. c. A. Cox, prosecuting
attorney. The plea of the defense win in
all probability lie insanity
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Mr.. |. B. NoXon, cashier of First Ma
iional bank, of Sing Sing. N Y. suffered
greatly from cosiiveness and dyspepsia,
due to overwork and want of regular ex>
ercise. After wasting much time and
money in seeking remedy, he began
taking the old reliable Brandreth's Pills,
two every night for three weeks. He
now has good appetite and capital
digestion, and will answer any written or
inquiry regarding his rem arkable case.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08
A Railroad Accident.

GREENFIELD, Mass, April s.-A terri,
BILE accident occurred on the PittsburQ
railroad last night, midway between
Bradwell's ferry and West Deerfeld sta.
ton. The east bound passenger train,
due at Greenfield at 9.05 p m, going
over an embankment 200 feet high. Six
bodies have already been taken out of the
ruins and sixteen persons more or less in
jured were taken to Shel5urne Falls, and
some have since died. Engineer Little.
john is dying, and several mos bodies
have been found in the wreck.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

The best on earth can truly be said of
Grigg's 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 25 cents. Sold by druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08
Drink at the Table.

OF all stomach Questions this is the most
difficult to answer II coffee aud other bey.
erages are disagreeabie, and we drank
them as duty, it would all be easy. Duty
is weak, appetite strong. When you under
stand the physiology Of mastication, Won
will hardly need any further instruction as
to drinks at the table. II your teeth are
good, chew your food till it is ready for
deglutition and digestion Without this
you mis- the full pleasure Of eating. To
bite piece OF bread in two or more pieces
and wash it down with coffee or tea is 60
cheat the palate.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08
&l.00Q,Q0 Reward.

We offer one thousand dollars reward
for any case of throat or lung trouble
(the last stages of the disease exceptcd)
which can not be relieved by proper
use of DR.. X Stones Bronchial Waters
Pleasant to take and contain nothing in
furious. Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co.. Quincy. Ill.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

An Alabama cotton gin manufacturer
has just shipped ten of the most i'm
proved machines to Russia. They are
consigned to Moscow, and it is thought
that the Russian Government wants them
to experiment in cotton culture in the
Black Sea provinces
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

| WASHINGTON CRY, April The senate
| Wednesday by a tie vote refused to strike
ont section two OF the army efficiency bill
| which increases the force of the army to
| 5000 nlsu
The hOuse Tuesday passed the postoffice
| a prOlriAtion bill
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

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
clearly and economical.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Patti vigorously resents the imputation
that her popularity is on the wane. She
asserts that her three concerts in Paris
averaged $1,000 night, and that hel
reception WAS most cordial
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

wish l could tell all sufferers from
rheumatism to use Athlophoros, it has
done so much for me by saving my child's
life. All | used was one bottle which
cured her in three days. Mrs. G. W.
Brown, 143 Sixth street. Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

The date of Henry Wizards return to
this country is not given, but tbs thought
he will arrive some time in May. After
his arrival he will at once embark in
railway operations.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Paola, Kansas is now lighted with nat
ural gas from well 80 feet deep. The
well is on what is known as the Westfall
farm, seven miles east Of Paola.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08
HosFOED's ACID PHOSPHATE

HUNDREDS OF BOTTLES PRESCRIBED.
DIR. C. r. Dake. Belleville, Ill, says:
Il have prescribed hundreds of bottles of
it. 1t is of great value in all forms Of
nervous disease which are accomplished
by loss of power"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Attesr'phtH- W tine chinese Lancuage.
Interview with Legation Secretary Holconl..
as it difficult to telegraph in Chine,e.'
Exceedingly So. 1t has been found to be
practically impossible to reduce the Ian.
gunge To any such simple system as that
which an wnrs our purposes The langua re
is compose OF 900 symbols 1t mas no al
phaEet, though there are zig radical SYM
bols which might be called an alphabet In
the common use of the language about 10, g.
900 symbols are employed, and these have
been codi1ed for telegraphic use. The words,
however are never telegraphei Each
symbol i, made up of four characters, and
in the code these are indicated by mineral.
so that, for instance, il | wanted to tele-
graph the word horse l would send 0. 0. l.
3, and the translation would be supplied by
the receiver from the cookbook. The et-
feet of this is that all telegraphing is in
cipher, but what we have is the best that
ha' been provided by years of stady"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

WASHINGTON CITY, April s-Tbe senate
Tuesday confirmed the appointments of
Messrs Oberly and Lyman as civil service
commissioners
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

At St. Helena, Cal, few days ago,
several thousand gallons of ten year old
California wine sold for cents a gal
lon.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

The girls in the public schools OF
Brooklyn are compelled to commit to
memory the Constitution of the United
States
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Recent London fogs are said TO have
been pinkish, but from what cause or pro
bable cause is not stated.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

The peaches of the future" in some
Delaware orchards are being sold at the
rate of 50 per 1000 trees, so certain are
the growers that the shaft of Jack Frost
has struck them dead.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

New Jersey will soon publish map of
the whole state on the unusually large
scale of five inches to the mile.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

General and Mrs. Sheridan have return
ed to Washington from Fortress Monroe,
the latter much improved in health
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Mrs. General Fremont has taken a
house at Washington and will remain a
year among her old friends at the capt.
tai
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

1t is reported that $50 patents for
manufactured butter are registered in
the patent Office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08

Jumbo's heart, weighing forty-seven
pounds, has been sent TO Cornell
University
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-08
SUPERVISORS
~ ANNUAL STATEMENT

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
County of Rock Island.
Town Of Coal Valley Office of Town Supervisor
The following is a statement by John Barton, Su-
pervisor of the town of Coal Valley, in the coun-
ty and state aforesaid, of the amount of public
funds received and expended by him during the
fiscal year just closed, ending the 30th day Of
March, 1886, showing the amount Of public funds
on hand al the commencement of said fiscal yesr
the amount of public funds received and from
what sources received. the amount Of public funds
expended and for what purpose expended, during
| said fiscal year. ending ~ aforesaid.
The said John Barton, being duly sworn, doth de-
pose aud say, that the following statement by him
subscribed Is a correct statement OF the amount
OF public funds on hand at the commencement Of
the fiscal year above stated, the amount Of public
fun s received, and the sources from which re-
ceiyrd, and the amount expended, and purposes
for which expended, As set forth in said state
meDf.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this Isl
| day of April 1856. T. X. MARTIN,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04

suaded that every man who was hearing
me, thought, when l rose up, Now, l II
see whether this man will do, or not.
The other difficulty arises from the ap-
prehension that should 1 be called to the
place of the late DR.. Tenant, should
be obliged to teach for my Hving.
Now, one powerful motive for remov-
ing from my own place, would be the
prospect of delivery from this necessity,
and OF having more time for study and
preaching. 1t is probable, indeed, that
as long as l live, shall have boy or
two, the children of particular friends
in my family; but wish most devoutly
to have some other means of support. ]
think, however, that l shall not long be
supported in this way here 1 mean that
there is little probability that 1 shall
continue long in this place (Charlotte)
Not that my school is not large enough
Indeed, my principal difficulty is to keep
the number as small as 1 wish But, all
things considered, hold myself ready
to go where providence may call me-
And 1 Just sit here waiting for, and OBJ.
serving as narrowly as 1 can, the dispen,
sation of heaven. Where l am clearly
called there will 1 go; but I must first
be satisfied that l am called. 81 q1o
',ovisti rectius candida1s imperti.
Have you heard of Mr. Lacys trip to
Richmond last month, and Of the effect
which his preaching produced? have
understood that a number of persons
since that time, have determined, if pos
sible, to get some evangelical preacher tc
live in the place. The plan laid by
Major Quarles is to subscribe and rent &
house for am academy, to the charge O
which the minister of their choice is tt
be invited; e and he is to build up &
church, from the pew rent OF which g
salary is to be raised for him; and then
If he chooses, he may drop his school
Quarles, Watt, and few others, who
are most deeply interested in this bust
ness, are very sanguine in their expecta
tons of success.
From some late communications that
have been made to me, have reason tc
believe that they depend on me to do the
work for them; and indeed, could I es
tablish church in Richmond, built OF
the foundatif of the prophets and Apos
ties, Jesus Christ himself being the chic
corner-sto Ie, I should do we'll But
fear that this is task not easy to be &C
complished. l toresee many difficulties il
the way. Let me wait, however, unit
the thing is formally proposed"
ClOUerdole, "a P. B. PRICE.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04

in the Portuguese possessions of Afric a
where that Church is supreme, the neg.
lect OF the people is extremely sad. Sim
liar cases are not uncommon in Spain and-
Portugal, particularly so far as the intel
lectual condition of the masses is con-
cerned. And it has lately been shown
that this neglect is common in the very
shadow of the Vatican until Evangelical
effort inspires the spirit of rivalry. At
Ponte Angelo, in Rome, there is school
belonging to the Free Church, the only
Italian Evangelical elementary school IN
that city. Before its establishment, the
Catholics had no private school in that
neighborhood, but now there are thir-
teen. They are under the supervision of
the Cardinal Vicar, at whose disposal
the Pope has placed two million lire. As
means of gaining the good.w will of parents
and pupils, sweet-meats, eatables, and
medicines are offered.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04
He Leadeth Me.

liz -IOc%NSt1A AS4S'
In pastures green2 Not always; sometimes He
Who knoweth best in kindness leadeth me
In weary ways, where heavy shadows be;
Out of the sunshine, warm and soft and bright,
Out of the sunshine into the darkest night
1 oft would faint with sorrow and alright;
Only for this, 1 know He holds my hand
So whether in green or desert land
1 trust, although 1 may not understand
And by still waters? No. not always so;
Outlines the heavy tempests round me blow,
And Ger my soul the waves and pillows go;
But when the storms beat loudest, and cry
Aloud for help, the Master standeth by,
And whispers to every soul, "Lo, it is 1 /"
Above the tempest wild hear Him say
Beyond this darkness lies the perfect day,
In every path of thine lead the way"
So whether on the hill-tops, high and fair,
dwell, or in the sunless valleys where
The shadows lie, what matter2 He is there.
And more than this whereer the pathway lead
He gives me no helpless broken reed,
But His own hand, sufficient for my need
So where He leads me can safely go;
And in the blest hereafter I shall know
Why in His wisdom He hath led me so.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04
The Thorn.

Ny God, l have never thanked Thee
for my thorn. 1 have thanked Thee a
thousand times for my roses, but not once
for my thorn. have been looking for
ward to world where 1 shall get COM
pensatlon for my cross, but have never
thought of my cross as itself present
glory. Thou divine love, whose human
path has been perfected through suffer.
Ing, teach me the glory of my cross,
teach me the value Of my thorn. Show
me that have climbed to Thee by the
path Of pain. Show me that my tears
have made my rainbow. Reveal to me
that my strength was the product of that
hour when wrestled until the breaking
Of the day. Then shall know that my
thorn was blessed by Thee, then shall I
know that my cross was gift from Thee,
and l shall raise a monument to the hour
Of my sorrow, and the words which
shall write upon it will be these 1t
was good for me to have been afflicted.
Rec. DR.. George MatHesou.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04
From the Homiletic Review for August
THE VATICAN.

BY PROF. J. ~ W. sTUcKENBERG, BERLIN
As Dutch paper says, Bismarck has
not gone to Canossa, but to Rome. His
enthusiastic praise Of the Pope, and the
appeal to h. in the dispute with Spain,
has inspire1 ultramontane press with
the hope b the Roman Pontif will
gain greater power III national affairs
than heretofore Between the Chancel-
lor and the Pope the best of feeling evi.
IDENTIFY prevails, and both seem intent on
pleasing each other. The peace between
Prussia and the Vatican appears to be
assured and none would regret the end
of the unfortunate Culturkampf, if Bis
mark had made peace with the Catholic
subjects themselves, without going to
Rome. Catholics, of course, glory in the
| fact, but not few Protestants grieve to
learn that foreign authority dictates to
Prussia the conditions of peace with it's
subjects.
All over the world the ultramontane
press has the same spirit but it is more
cautious in Evangelical than in Catholic
countries, where there is no need of re-
ticence. Luthardt's Rwche1a, Zestasaq, of
April 30th, furnishes illustrations of the
spirit Of the papal press in Rome, and
these utterances may be regarded as re-
hecting the sentiments of the Vatican.
In the OSServotore Romano, the follow.
ing declarations are found in a leader
entitled "The Pope and the Catholics" ::
1T is the mission of the representative
of Jesus Christ to solve the general ques-
tons Of the day, as well as those pertain
ing to scruples of conscience. He is in
spired in speech as well as in silence he
10 inspired when he points out errors as
well as In sUppressing excessive violence.
In every question of doctrine, morale,
and disciple, Catholics must bring their
thoughts, wishes and acts into conformity
with the views Of the Pope, even if the
papal utterances are not provided with
the seal Of infallibility. Disobedience to
the Pope is disobedience to God, and the
will Of the Pope is the will of God Gas
the holy Alphous of Liguori says) All
the popes pursue the same end, namely,
the welfare Of the Church and Of the souls
belonging thereto. Only the means for
accomplishing this end can and must diff.
Ter according to circumstances, persons,
time, and place. But, what one pope has
affirmed as truth, another pope will never
declare an error; and all that was pro-
nounced erroneous by Plus TX. will never
cease to be erroneous in the eyes of Leo
Kill In all affairs, Catholics are to
shape their conduct according to Rome,
Now, it is duty to unite, not to be.di.
vided namely, to unite in the Pope,
who directs and commands the warfare
against the enemies of the Catholic
Church. With the Pope whether called
Plus *. or Leo KILL, every son Of the
Church must agree to-day, tomorrow,
and forever"
Equally clear and emphatic are the
statements in the CiUilta CattoLca: "In
case Of conflict between Church and
State, the true believer must always
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04

God never casts men of, until they
first cast him of.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-08-04

In pastures green2 Not always; sometimes II
Who knoweth best in kindness leadeth me
In weary ways, where heavy shadows be;
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-05-01

We will pay $40 for the largest of words
given in the defining part of Webster's
Dictionary formed from the word illus
TRATED. $40 for the best Temperance
poem. $40 for the best comic poem. $40
for the best story of 1000 words. $40 for
the best song and music. $40 for the
best pen and ink sketch. So for best
three riddles. S. for the nearest guess
at the number of "and's" in our next
May number. So for the most difficult
ten questions in Grammar, with proper
answers. So for the most difficult ten
questions in Arithmetic, mot puzzles)
with proper answers. S. for the best
poem by boy under - years. S. for the
best story by girl under ~ years. S. for
the best explanatory solution ofthe ques-
ton: "How often, and at what inter
walls has July 4th occurred on Sunday
during the Christian era?" SIS for the
best explanatory solution of the question:
"a man starts Monday noon, and travels
Westward, keeping up with the Sun
where does he first find Tuesday noon p"
Send l0c for sample paper and condi-
tions. A beautiful present with each
paper. MUNYoN's ILL. WORLD, Philadel-
phia. Agents wanted. aplO-3t
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-05-01

attracted much curious observation, and il
was remarked that he was rather better
dressed than the Railway King.
Speaking of labor troubles, the agita-
ton about the eight hour question has
brought about a complete FERTILIZATION of
the building interests in this city. Con-
tractors are unwilling to undertake the
erection of any buildings until they are
able TO have some substantial basis upon
which to make their estimates, while
persons wanting houses built are fright
ened away by the differences existing be-
tween the employers and the employed.
The promoters of the Washington Ex-
position of lss9-92 hold weekly sessions
to discuss the subject At the last meet
ing much enthusiasm was displayed, and
it adjourned with the feeling that the
project was making rapid strides towards
success. The Governors of the forty-six
States and Territories, the presidents and
secretaries of the principal boards of
trade throughout the United States, and
the mayors of all cities containing pop
ulation of $4,000 and upwards have
been appointed ex-officio members of the
Exposition Board.
The plans will have to be pushed for
ward vigorously as the time is very
short in which to effect the necessary
Congressional legislation. There are
plenty of energetic business men in the
District of Columbia, however, who are
willing and anxious to do whatever is
necessary to urge upon Congress the
establishment of the great enterprise.
Law makers in both ends Of the Capitol
have been recklessly extravagant during
the week with the peoples money. On
one day the Senate passed about four
hundred private pension bills, which
was at the rate of one a minute for sew
eral hours. In rare instances were any
of these bills even read, and Senators
knew little or nothing about their merits
or lack of merit. For this usually slow
and cautious body the procedure was un-
heard of. The House has had before il
the great River and Harbor bill, that no
torious grab bag" through which mem
bers buy themselves votes with Govern
ment money. Many an obscure, useless
little river or creek throughout the coun
try got an appropriation to which it had
not the shadow of right.
In society the week has been barren
But the wall Of misereres stealing
through church doors, the signing o
chanted litanies, and the Lenten acts o
penitance and devotion closed by tn,
calendar at midnight on Saturday. So
ciety went into seclusion at the Capito
on Ash Wednesday, whether from relie
ious fervor or from utter exhaustion con
: sequent upon the gay season.
J The President and his private secrt
tary are still keeping bachelors hall 9
the White House. Miss Cleveland ha
not returned, and Col. Lamont's famil
is health seeking at Fortress Monroe.
woman has asked Mr.. Cleveland the fat
question, whether or not the rumors col
corning his marriage were true. In sui
lance his answer was that one woma
might respect the name of another
e that degree as not to willingly parade hi
\ in matter of public gossip, and IL
world is no wiser than it was before
:. to the alleged White House nuptials.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-05-01

WASHINGTON, April 10Th, 1886
IN canitol Iin ,ho ovont of tho u,so,,
that attracted most ottent;on w.s Tho
strike Investigation conductnd hv tho
Congressional COMMITTEES The oroot in
terest taken in If was dine chiefly 10 the
fact that Law Gonld and Grand Master
workman Powderlv we're present as wit.
nesses.
So great wasthe crowd about the room
where the committee was taking testi-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-05-01
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