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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
CONNECTS IN EASTERN PRISONS

Monotonous Work of Filing Cannon H,Iis
The Delight of Crank labor"
The convicts were marched into lara
yard and formed three sides OF a SQUARE
standing about five feet apart, facing in.
ward. Near one end of the line was a pyr-
amid Of twenty -four pound cannon balls.
In the center of the square stood the officer
or guard When all was ready he gave the
order, Zone" when every man moved side
ways five feet to the right, which brought
the man at the head of the line opposite the
pyramid of balls Two" Every man
stopped down without bending the knees
the first man taking a bali from the pile
the others going through the motion till a
ball reached them. Three" The men
moved back TO their original places -Four. y
They stopped aud placed the ball upon the
ground, not being allowed to drop it And
so on the movement continued. the orders
quickened at the will of the guard till the
balls were all conveyed through the line and
piled up at the other end
1t required but few minutes of these
rapid movements to bring every man into a
state OF profuse perspirat.on, showing that
the labor was Of the severest kind. 4 short
time was allowed the men to rest, when they
were again called to order, and, by the
same movement the balls were returned TO
their original places; and so on throughout
the day these cannon balls We're passed for.
ward and back, with no oh ect ouly to fur
nish labor for the men
In the prisons established upon the soil
tary or separate plan, where the convicts
work in their cells, they have what they
called the crank labor an iron cylinder
or drum two feet long and eighteen or
twenty inches in diameter resting upon
legs A spindle or shaft is passed through
the drum, with a crank on one end for turn
ing it. Attached to the spindle within the
drum, which was filled with sand, were fiat
arms, making it necessary to use corsidera-
BILE force to turn tia dull heavy drag. A
dial attached to the machine registered the
number of revolutions the convict had
made From 5000 to 1000 was the usual
daily stint. Can one imagine more terri
BILE situation for a human being TO be placed
in than to be shut up alone in cell ten feet
square, and from morning Till night com
PEELED to turn a crank attached to such an
Internal machine, with no results, nothing
accomplished, no object, no hope except to
complete his task, for upon that depends his
supper of cruel:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
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 flax Catarrh Cure as last resort. 1t
has made complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold. will give you other
references from parties who have been
cured. 1t is no experiment but posi-
tive cure" Large bottles $l00 at H.
H. DcSanto's.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
THE GREATEST DISCOyFRy

of the ninteenth century, can truly be
said OF Papillon extract of flax Skin
Cure. Thousands testify to its wonder
full curative powers in seemingly hopeless
cases OF Eczema, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas
and every kind of skin disease. Mr.. O.
T. Algier, of Hartford, Ohio, tried every
thing he heard of or saw recommended.
and suffered five years with Eczema until
he found Papillion Skin Cure. which
cured him. Large bottles only 81 90, at
drug stores. Sold by H. H. DeSanto.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
BUcKLENs ARNIcA sALyE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores. eau.
GERS, piles, chilblaius. corns, letter, cs,ap
ped hands, and all skin erupticns, glaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. 25 cents per hnx For sale hy
Hartg B. Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

l have been Hay Fever sufferer for
three years; have often heard Ely's Cream
Balm spoken of in the highest terms; did
not take much stock in it because of the
many quack medicines. A friend per-
suaded me to try the Balm. and did SO
with wonderful success, IT. S. GEER,
Syracuse, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
The Voice of the People.

The people, as whole, seldom make
mistakes, and the unanimous voice of
praise which comes from those who have
used Hoods Sarsaparilla. fully justifies
the claims of the proprietors of this great
medicine. Indeed, these very claims are
based entirely on what the people say
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for them.
Read the abundant evidence Of its cura-
live powers. and give it fair. honest
trial
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE
Estate of Christisn schaler. deceased.

Estate Of Christian Schalcr. deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istratriX of the estate Of Christ an SChafrr late
of the county of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
deceased hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court Of Rock Island county. at
the office of the clerk of said court in the city of
Rock island. at the August term on the bird Mon
Gay IN August next, at which time all persons hav
ing claims against said estate notified and re-
qnested TO attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment
TO the und. rSCncd
Dated this e5th day Of June A D. 1856
CATHsRINE SC1AFER
lVn-@bii3w Administrative.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

J. Il. Norton Carroll, residing at Far
kockaway, Queens Co, N. Y, was so
crippled with innlmmatory rheumatism,
OF ten years standing. that he had to use
crnichcs. He was completely cured by
taking two Brandreth's Pills every night
Tor thirty nights, and will answer any
written or personal inquiries
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

A darby did big business selling eggs in
Usporne the other day at 90 cents a dozen
ne was able to sell good many at this
inquire by Offering as an inducement to buy
the privilege to the buyer of throwing them
at his head thrust through hole in a
canyaa-Chicago Herald.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE.
ate of Ingmer Peter Nissen deceased

Estate of lngmer Peter Nsgen deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex
eCutrix of the last will and testament of Ingmer
Peter NlEsen late of the county of Rock Island.
state Of Illinois. deceased hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the county court Of Rock
isidiii county, st the office of the clerk of said
court in the citydf iiss>ek Island, at the August
term: on the Third Monday III August next, at
which time all persons having CLAIMS agaipst
said estate are notified aud requested TO attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted 10 said estate aTe requested
to make immediate payment TO the undersigned
Dated this saih day Of June, 4. u 1856
i2a d MARIA +. NISSEN. Exccnfriy.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Richard Wsgner's gondola is now for sale
in Venice. 1t was given at his death 10
his favorite gondolier, who, finding
that all relics of the composer are eagerly
bought by enthusiastic Wagnerians, hope
to realize considerable sum by selling such
an important souvenir Inter Ocean.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Mr.. Gladstone may be overwhelmed
in Britain-but New Jersey postoffice
has Just been named after him
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
souvenir. Inter Ocean.

Free beer is to flow from the monster tun al
Heidelberg during the fifth centennial of the
tluiversity.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Evening high schools are now provide d
for cities OF 10000 or more inhabitanis
in Massachusetts.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

Ex-Secretary Robson is reported TO
be losing health.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

The jealous rivals of Omaha, Infatuated
ct its prosperity, have taken to calling
its inhabitants Omahogs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16

THE CADENCEs OF INDIAN oRAToRY.
When he had concluded. the chief himself
arose. | can see him now as he stood there in
the moonlight, his manly form clad in semi
savage dress, and his head poised as proudly
as any knight of old, and the fierce flashing of
his eye as he gazed at the distant lake for an
instant, the silvery moonlight adding to the
weirdness of the scene He was then about
80 years of age, and the firm mouth, high
bred nostril and magnificent physique of the
man inspired respect in those who came in
contact with him
By the low. soft voice in which he began I
understood that he started at the first blush
Of dawn, fifty miles away, near the shores of
the great Okeechobee His information was
clear, his enunciation perfect and the rhythmic
melody of his voice reminded me of the dis
tant sound of finely toned organ Slowly
ne assembled the scale, and | could tell pre-
clsely when the sun rose, by the inexpressible
tone of gladness in which his language was
pitched Higher and higher grew his voice,
and the rare chords and cadences could have
made the fortune of the more cultured
brother, could he have possessed the power to
initiate them.
He told MS how he struck long dry level,
and how thirsty he became, ana how he
searched in vain for pool or rivulet of water
and how he grew fatigued, and the game bag
grew so heavy that he bent beneath ito
weight. How the great drops of Precipitation
gathered on his brow, and at last with ma
jestic sweep he pointed directly upward, and
at the same time burst into that glad tone
again, which indicated that he succeeded in
finding water His voice was now pitched in
its highest key, yet there was no harshness or
discord in the tones, to jar upon the intensely
high strung nerves of the interested listener
There was an instant's pause, and then l
could observe a slight lowering of his voice as
the sun started in its downward course.
Lower and lower it sank as the sun neared
the horizon line, until, depicting his adven-
lures in the darkness, his voice was almost
whisper But the most wonderful thing was
the tone that bis rich voice assumed when
describing the rising of the moon / never
again expect to hear anything so expressive
as the tones of the chiefs voice, as he depicted
it; so subtle, so natural, 50 weird and un-
earthly, that l could understand him, al
though did not know word Of the Ian
guage. Finally be wound up when he get to
the point of his arrival There were half n
dozen complimentary grunts, and then he re,
'umed his scat-Cor. Atlanta Constitution.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-16
AMONG THE SEMINOLES.
PECULIAR MANNERS AND CUSTOMS
OF THE REMNANT OF THE TRIBE

\ Visit to IN Indian Csmp-Fire-The Pc
culiarities of Indian Oratory-Narrative
of a Days Experience-Charms of a
Chiefs Voice.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
THE NoRFoLK.

The present summer styles revive the
plated bodice called the "Norfolk" and
the gathered bodice (Irom the shoulderrl
and the surplice waist or "eross-oyer;
Cottons are usually made up full IN tae
waist; woods plain, or, If flannel, plated
The skirts are straight, plated or gatn-
cred full at the back, and with snort,
simple drapery across the front OF iOloeu
al the sides. The princess polonalse y
revived, forming draped apron ana lall,
deep vest In front, which may pc RatheIeu
or plated, and of the same or q con. .,ls.
ING material. The figured combinations
have, however, largely dlsappearsu,,,
Where a contrast is used i Is OF sohu
color, covered with lace or obtained Iron
an ornamental stripe which accompanies
the body part OF the fabric iot Hi'i''n'"s
and combination purposes.
The fullness OF the snrplice WIN conlss
frnn the shoulders, not from tne necAl
and IL carried from right TO left, giving
disgonaI eject, and terminating 10 Few
sbIrrs al the waist line, when Is heiu ~
! broad belt. Gathered and paited iront'
or vests outlined BY fat, beaded OF en-
broidered trimming are as popular a.
ever. and suit richer and more confen
tionel class OF fabrics than are employeo
tor me Norfolk blouse or the gathered
boalce. But there Is little that u love
n the making OF ordinary summer Gowns
The EFFORT seems 10 have been ~ IVY ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
NorEs.

The large hat is growing with the sea
son.
White sailor hats trimmed with fans Of
red Grape are worn.
Black and white printed hosiery are
among the novelties.
White dresses for home wear are in gem
eral use by persons in mourning.
Plain skirts without cores, some being
made with deep plaits at the side, are
worn.
Ribbon bows have superseded almost
universally any other trimming on tur-
bans.
The wide directoire sash has been intro
duced on some late toilettes.
Black, dark, brown and navy-hlno hos.
lery are worn with walking costumes.
Draped polonaises and overdresses,
with basque bodices, are in equal favor
Black silk hosiery is worn with evening
toilets and VITA light dress OF every dc.
scription.
Lustrous silk-wTap white materials are
employed for mourning dresses for inform
ii occasions.
Duh leather VIII supersede patent
leather for walking boots. Heels are low
and the toes less pointed.
Slippers for evening wear are OF Suede
leather, and are deliberately embroidered
| with beads and silk.
The high collars Of striped percale
mounted on white chemlsettes and with
striped cuffs to match are certainly
pschstt, and with the cloth suits are very
appropriate. The dude tie, the LaTch-
mont or the Stanley, are worn with them
lace pins or brooches being decidedly out
Of place.
The Rlcheliou shoe of Gull-blaek oil
bronze kid Is worn this summer with The
plain colored silk or thread stocking. II
has plain bow OF black or brown faillt
ribbon, laid flat over the instcp without
Dressy watering-place toilettes arr
distinguished by novel arrangement o
/ drapery which Stimulates an "order',
consists OF a scarf OF embroidered tulle
! lace or tissue, which crosses one shoul
der, and Is carried down upon the skirt
/ where 1t forms part Of the ensemble,
n The coolest and most appropriate han
covering to wear EN- suite with elegan
q black lace dresses are long black lac
/ mitts, which reach considerably above th
r elbow. The palms and q portion OF III
n backs are In Melted silk on some OF thes
q mitts; the remainder is OF lace. On 9th
ers the entire mitt is Of lace, in thread
v imitation thread, Chantilly, Spanish an
|. other patterns
/ Among the dainty things in fine lingeri
j. are French fuckers made OF the sheeres
e linen, with tucks laid in briar stlchlng o
d hemsttching, these sometimes alter
: mating with narrow bands Of finest Frene
n needlework. narrow tie To match
y fastened around the throat, and three tin
l. diamond or pearl studs are set down IN
d front. These are very neat and trim
IS looking, with tailor-made dresses OF serge
d pilot-cloth, and the like, in navy-blut
golden brown, or fawn color
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
GAPS Ann mars.

a novelty in cap or bonnet for a
child OF three to 1--WE years is a large
Greenaway crown OF swiss, all.oyer en-.
nroidery. The front Is wide band Of
orange yellow velvet. Very narrow Tom
Thumb yellow ribbon forms rcsette on
the front, the ruche Of lace about the face
having loops of white ribbon in its
hutings. Girls Of seven TO ten wear
straw hats, with the brim covered with a
pun OF dotted bodinet lace; the same
around the crown In soft folds, with biz
nuny rosettes OF very narrow ribbon In
any becoming color, on the front Of
crown.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
PITHELIOMA!
or SKIN CANCER.

4eren years | suffered with cancer on
~ All the simple remedies were applied
Ntate the pain, but the place continued to
fi1ally extending into my nose, from
4 tame yellowish discharge very often
character. 1t was also lnflaned, and
k'6me a great deal. About eight months
Isas ia Atlanta, at the house OF friend,
Il strongly recommended the use OF Swift's
|Etthat determined to make an effort 10
sfeh. IN this was successful, and began
The influence Of themedicine at 1irst
4 somewhat aggIavate the sore; but soon
Elimination was allayed, and / began TO
IN after the fret few bottles, My general
i hss greatly improved. ] am stronger,
In 10 DO any kind of work, The cancer
4 face began TO decrease and the ulcer 70
Hrpii there Is not vestige OF II left--Only
y scar marks the place where It had been.
|k,sdy to answer all questions relative to
.rte Mrs JoICIE A, MCDONALD.
|sAia, Ga, August II, 1885.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
onANGEIN rnIrrl.R,.s

An important modification in our fash.
IONS Is very striking one; II tends to
clear toreheads from the frIzzles which
covered them, aud 10 show them. waved
oandeaux are disappearing, and coiffures
turned up in the Recamier fashion Arr
taxing their place. The large twisted
Is no longer worn, but series OF
small superposed bows, massed high and
very close together. When one Is pretty
enough to show ones forehead entirely Il
suinces 70 turn up all ones hair, drawing
!. on from the brow Chlpese fashion; /
ho,, one shows the middle Of the forehead
braid OF hair.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
Priests Ordained.

BALTIMoRE, MD, June 20.--Cardinal-
elect Gibbons ordained five priests yes
terday at st. Mary's Catholic Theological
seminary in this city. The candidates
were ]. J. Callahan and Joseph Schmiii,
Columbus, o.; Rev. Joseph McCne, San
Francisco; Rev J. +. Sullivan, Calves.
ton, Tex, and Rev Marcos Hats Of
Capuchy monastery, Cumberland, Nd.
The young priests win leave for their
homes early next week.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
cuARMINo Dnrss

A beautiful and artistic house dress for
young girl is of white corded plque. The
skirt could be perfectly PLAIN, laying IN
two double box-pleats at the back. with
this Is worn blouse OF finely tucked
white pineapple lawn or null, high In the
neck, fastened with loose silk tie and
long-sleeved. Over 1t is'worn ''Norfolk
jacket of white pique and surah
sash is knotted at the waist. A girl with
piquant face and trim little figure looks
charming In such dress,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

sldheard OF the wonderful cures of Swlft's
ic, and resolved to try it, commenced
~ In April, 1854. My general health was
3 Improved, yet the cancer which was In
sieast continued to grow SLOWLY but surely.
bunch grew and became quite heavy. !
Phat mast either have 1t cut or die. But
menced discharging quantities of almost
n thick blood. 1t continued healing around
kdses until February, when IL was entirely
~ up and we'll. BETSY WOOD,
Aesett, Plymouth Co., Mass, july 3, 1885,
3aps Specific is entirely vegetable, and
4 70 cure cancers by forcing out the impu
4 IRON the blood.
lealies on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
Il SWIFT sPEoFic Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta
u, 1871 w. 23d st.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

NAoLEs, A, T., June 20.-Adyice from
Madgalena, Sonora, states that ten
Mexlcans attacked fifteen Apaches In the
Trespodepe pass near Sarache. The In
dams were defeated. II IL believed that
several bucks were killed, who were car
RED off. one sqnaw 81 known 70 be killed
Tie Mexicaus lost three killed and one
wounded
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

bodices with two broad revors opening
IN s-outremsin the most suitable wear far
house and visiting toilettes. The styie Of
make allows many apparent chances Of
azure At triniug outlay, inasmuch as
laules can wear a velvet cloth, or satin
walstcoat or full Grape, tulIe or lace
cnemisette. The addition Of flower for
Ine evening, either on the revers, or the
chemisette, gives an air Of unpretentious
elegance IN the simplest manner possible
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

Srahad q cancer on my face for some years.
Idmk from one check bone across the nose
Il other IT has given me great deal of
4M times burning and itching to such an
Il; that II was almost unbearable. | com.
|ednsIng Swifrs Specific in May, 1885. aud
\ nsed eight bottles, 1t has given tho great
tAsfby removing the Inflammation and re.
tgmy general health. w. BARNES.
oxrllle, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1885.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

! many years was sufferer with cancer
+ nose. and having been cured by the use
4 N s., feel constrained by sense of duty
1iering humanity to make this statement
4 case. With the fourteenth bottle the can
HIgan 10 heal rapidly and soon disappeared,
N1fseyeral months there has been no APP
tnee Of sore of any kind on my nose or
b II have taken about two dozen bottles
( y, and am sound cured, and know tina.
+ i effected the cure after every known
4 ly was tried and had failed.
ROBERT SsIEDLBY.
Gaines, Ga May /, 1866.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

stselon OF collecting and retaining the
Wss models Of the past several Years
retner tnan creating new ones
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21
MARRIAGE Guide,


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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21


), bonds ". 100000
bonds . $40 "a
March 10 cash from sale q \
March a. 10 cash from sale 81
March II To cash from sale Of
March "a, To cash from sale Of
bonds l.~ 10000
-
Total lss. Az. S27,sg5.Cs
$50. ExrKSpirUREs,
Feb =. BY transfer to pabllc
lpna .s,,.s~ a.4S 985 40
ny vouchers issued ..s. 26,5si SO
BY cash on hand s,.. aos 81
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

1870 RECEipra
Dnrh,s X. NJ. vanZandrs Term.
Aug. w 10 amt ffcm formes
, treasurer q, .'s.,s... s,sTs,D
BlackmAn .... lOl ~
Sept 20 To Interest on Tar
rant county bopds +. ..... $780, %
Oct. g. TO amount from ]. w.
BiaSeman .'.r.. ioolo
Oct. 20. To amt transferred
from school fund .. 900 %
Dec, y To amt from j, W.
Blackman ttus
Dec. rs. To amt from J. W.
Bsckman, street improve
ment for 1854 .....s..... i,06s OF
1856
TO amt from J. Msssie, assr.
and coll s,, .,,.,.n lG,6StlT
4--i--.-~---s
sea Csc 60
1885. EXPENDITURES.
Sept ~ BY amount paid
county treasurer, balance on
purchase bonds ..,,. $50 90
Oct, %. BY Interest and OK
change ......... casa e5
1885.
April :. by amount transferred
20 public school fund 5000 90
April ! 8, by cash on hand TO
balance ~.ss, ii,sca.es
ssa,Osoeo
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

Mixed tea for aity certs At the Fort
Worth Grocer Co.'s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

the Only Route
~ Gold through trains between
'yWORTH and GALVESTON
nrw RnuI,n NO

:. ma Montgomery, via 5omervlllo, and
Nv ali rail route to Brentwood,
VIZ Va Temple and Lampasas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-21

May /. By interest paid W J
Nichols, treas.
May 6. BY voucher for exchange
Aug. ~. BY cash transfer u
X. NJ. yanzandt, treasurer
Aug. le by amt OF shortage d
John Nichols, treas, charged
10 this fund ...s.ee