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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04
ROCK ISLAND Il PEORIA RAILWAY
ROCK island & PRQRIh
RAILW-A Y.
SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE
EAST AND SOUTH
RocK ISLAND TRAINs.

Trains leave Rock Island
400 a. m. Way Freight.
S.45 g Fast Express
i.40p m. Mail and Express
$50 Through Freight and Accommodation
Trains arrive at Rock leland
230 a. u. Through Freight and Accommodation
245p m. Mail and Express.
$40 Fast Express.
400 " Way Freight.
The FAST EXPRESS, leaving Rock Island al ~,
NJ. arrives at Peoria L. 70 p. m, at Springfield
i.c5 p M, at Decatur 4.oOp. M, Jacksonville 30
p. NJ, Alton 7.a0 p. M, ST Louis SIS p m, aud
ferrc Haute II. p. m, The SAME DAY Making
this the BEST and QuIcKEsT route to all points
southeast.
The 80 D. M train makes close connection Al
aalNa with &. Is. " q for points west; arriving "a
Calesburg at AS p. m. at Burlington q 40 p. M.
6eokuk t0.25 p. M, and at Quincy 1905 y. u.
Arriving at Peoria at $50 T. m, making cloec
connections with the |. Il. u W and T. T. Il "
ter Indianapolis, connecting there with all fast
rsins for the east and south.
gE-FAST TINE SURE CONNECTIONS. AM
ates as low as by any other roHte.
R. H. CABLE, Il. c. SrUCkH0USE.
Genl Supt. Gcn'l Tiki. Agt
The 6 80 p N. Accommodation leaves every DAY
. sunday
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04
MY Only Family MedIclnH.N

Il have been user of Simmons Liver
Regulator for many years, having made
it my only family medicine. 1t is pure
good and reliable medicine. My mother
before me was very partial to it.
Il find the Res ulator very safe, harm
less ami reliable as a family medicine,
and have used it for aGy disorder of the
system and found it to act like charm.
believe if ii was used in time it would
prove Il great preventative of sickness.
| have often recommended it to my
friends and shall continue to do so.
REV. JAS. Nj. ROLLINS.
Pastor NJ E church, South Fairfield Va.
To J. Il. Zcilin & Co, Philadelphia. .
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

PiTTsBcRG, Pa, Aug i.-Eightaen addI-
tional cases of typhoid fever and thres
deaths, Oh the south side, have been reported
to the healt1 officers up to o'clock Tues.
day afternoon The epidemic has now ex
tended to the Thirty second ward Nine of
tho ten sisters Of the st. Joseph convent are
in u fair way to recovery. The alarm at
the progress OF the fever causes many fam.
lies to prepare to leave the infected district
temporarily.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

Which serofula has upon the system must
be arrested and the blood must be purl'
fed, or serious consequences will ensue
For purifying and vitaliziug effects
Hoods Sarsaparilia has been found super,
Tor TO any Uther preparation. 1t expel<
every trace of impurify from the blood.
and bestows new life and vigor upor
every part of the body, enabling it to en-
trely overcome disease.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

The habitual use ofpills lisa sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic, purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach, liver, blood and kidneys Can he
taken by the most dehcaic. 50 cents. OF
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

NEW Yoa&, Aug. Samuel! Allen
MeCoskey formerly Episcopaian bishe p of
Detroit, according to The Churchman
newspaper, is dead. 1t is not known where
be died. He was canseolatad in lA55 aud
deposed in 1855, having been adjudged
guilty of charges then made against him
He was s. years old and the thirty second
Episcopal bishop conseerated in America
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-The executive com
nittee of the county Democracy mot at
Cooper union Monday evening and ex-
PEELED Maurice B. Flynn from tho organiza-
ton This action was taken because of the
exposure of Flynn's compact with Commits
sioner of Public Works Squire whereby the
latter, in consideration of Flynn's securing
hin the aldernanlc votes necessary for his
confirmation, was to run his Office wholly
in the interests of the political contractor
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04
RucKLEN,s AMIGA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles. chilblains, eorns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz a. Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

From Col. j Maldhof, of New York
l have suffered severely for the last ten
years from Hay fever in early and mid
summer and ips the fall | desire in the
interest of my fellow sufferers to testify
in favor of Ely's Cream Balm. My short
use of it demonstrated its efficacy j
Maidhof 401 Broadway.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

can recommend Elys Cream Balm to
all Hay fever sufferers it being, in my
opinion, founded upon experience and a
sure cure. was afflicted with Hay fever
for twenty-five years, and never before
found permanent Webster II.
IIaskins, Marshfield, Vt.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

A Swiss scientist estimates that in 1870
there will be $500, 900, 900 people in the
world spenking English, $4,000, 600
German and 50, SOC, 900 French.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

Among the workmen specially occu
pied with tar in the Paris Gas works only
three were sick in the course of seven
wears.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04
a0sFOKD's ACID PHOSPHATE
In Nervous Debility.

DR. s. E. Sylvester, Portland, Me-,
says: Il have used it in nervous debility
with most satisfactory results"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

But one boy is now engaged iu the
special delivery at the Camden, N. J =,
postofiice, and be is not occupied one half
his time
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

sB For notices in reference to Special Excnr
sloEs changes of time, and other items of interest
IN connection with the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st,
Paul Railway, please refer to the local columns Of
this paper.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

The extreme dryncss of the season in
Arizona is notable to The oldest settler.
No one has seen anything like it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

PATHS full name is Adela Juana Maria
Guida Patti Nicoiini.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

Ex-Secretary Robson is reported to
be losing health.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04

England owns 25, 900, 900 fowls 200,
ono eggs were imported in 1885.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-04
THE
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
AND ST: Paul

RAILWAY COMPANY.
owns and operates nearly 5000 miles Of thor.
ghly equipped road in Illinois, Wisconsin Iowa
Minnesota and Dakota
It Is the Short Line aud Best Route be-
tween all principal points in the North
west aud Far West.
For mips, time tables, rates of passage and
freight, etc. apply to the nearest station agent
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee, Il st. Paul Railway or
to any railroad agent anywhere in the United
States OF Canada.
R. MILLER, AV II CARPENTER
General Manager, Gen. Pass n Tiki Az
j. F. TUCKER GEO. II. HEAFFoRn,
Asst Gen'l Manager Ass'tGeu. Pass Aga
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Southern Soldier Stories.

lhtlAHtu NOilhlltullOn,
A good story is told on young recruit
who recently enlisted at Camp Hancock,
near Atlanta. The young fellow Joined the
army while the country was threatening war
with Mexico, and he Intended to make a
good soldier. One day he was on guard
duty and was slowly stepping along when
an officer approached. After the usual salute
the officer said
Let me see your gum
The raw recruit handed over his Spring
field rifle, and pleased expression stole
over his face.
AS the officer received the gun he said in
tone OF deepest disgust:
"1ou'rc fine soldier! You've given up
do Ym0 S's w
The young Albanian turned pale, and,
reaching Tor his hip pocket, drew a big six
shooter, and, preparing for business, said,
In voice that could not be misunderstood;
"Gimme that gun or I'll blow a hole
through you In pair'r minutesp'
The officer instantly decided not to 'mon-
Key" any further with the raw recruit, and
the gun was promptly surrendered.
lhis story brings to mind one that Is told
OF confederate guard who was once on
duty over in South Carolina. An officer
was discussing war matters and remarked:
tinelY'
"Yes, sir"
"Well, now, suppose they should open on
you with shells and musketry, what would
you doin
"Form a line, STRIP
"What! one man form linePn
"Yesr sir; form bee line for camp, slr,n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
RAILWAY NOTES.

Superintendent Clark, of the Chicago, Mil
WaukCe and st, Paul railroad, says his railroad
has secured enough new men to move Its trains
at Minneapolis despite the strikers.
Judge McKennau, of the United States cir
cult court. at Philadelphia yesterday. ap-
pointed John s, Kennedy aud Jos. s. Harris
receivers OF the Central railroad of New Jer-
sey, and all the railroads owned leased, OF
operated by that road.
The managers Of all the roads at Minneapolis
at meeting Thursday night decided that they
would not grant the increased wages de.
manded by the striking switchmen The
Manitoba officials called for police protection,
ana omcers found that the strikers at the Mani.
ioba yards had killed four switch engines aud
had possession ola NTH, which, however, they
gave up without resistance.
1t is authoritatively stated at Indianapolis
that the long'cOnlinued litigation between the
indianapolis, bloomington and Western and the
CINCINNATI, Spndusky and Cleveland railroads
VIII be speedily brought TO termination by
the consolidation Of the two lines under the
name of the indianapolis, BLOOMINGTON aud
Western. The new line viii be 0l3 miles long,
and will run from Peoria H., to Cleveland.
The managers and passenger agents of tho
southern railroads met at New York yesterday
A committee was appointed tlnyrauge schea-
Me OF rates, ana to port at m citing q be
held this afternoon. Tuen N Will be decided
whether the railroads will Cnntinue the sale
Of round thin tickets or ADOPT ~ cheap through
rate. The scale of tickets hy sCalporS was dis
Cu'std by the agents, aud Il was decided thlt
s. mvihirg should be done to stop the annoy.
bnte OF eunttndipg with the cut rates,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

Correspondence 81. Louis Post. Dispatch
Jerome B. Chafree by the way, was one
OF the noblest characters that graced the
western mining districts In the flush days
when all men were brothers, all were on
"the square divide" aud to be known as
the "whitest man In Camp''-which was
Chaifee's reputatlon-was an envable dis
tinction, More than one poor miner In the
olden days owes his subsequent success to
Chafiees kindness in giving his foot u
secure resting place on the ladder OF for
tune. Among those who were blessed with
his protecting friendship was ex-senator
Tom Bowen, OF Colorado.
1t was in the poker and prospecting
period Of Bowen's career when he was
rich one day and went supperless to bed
the next. Tom on that particular occasion
was experiencing I'm unusually hard streak
OF luck. lie wandered around the streets
Of Denver without any skirt on, clutching
q threadbarc, buttonless swallowtail coat
with his half frozen hands to keep the cold
wind out, and wondering where and how
he was going 10 catch on next, wheu he
was met by ChNfleo. Bowen tried 10 DO lie
around corner--he had known Challee a
short time before when he was nush-but
ChaiICG dlrted after anil captured him.
After brief conyersat on ChaIcp presented
him with 500 in cash, told him to strike
out for the mines, and when the money
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

New York Commercial Advertiser
The funniest thing ever saw or heard OF
in connection with the memory OF animals
happened one year when was out west
with travelling menagerie. You've heard,
OF course, how elephants will remember an
insult twenty years, some say longer. Well
this little incident concerned q giraffe--and
giratfes, you know, are not generally
credited with much sense anyway, to say
nothing Of memory. But this one showed
great deal Of the latter quality
Rock Island, ILL.,, where we had to cross
the Mississippi on an old ferry, that being
before the big government bridge was built
there. Everything went all right until we
came to this giraffe. He wouldn't go on
the ferry. Coaxing, soaring, Furnishing,
beating did no good. He simply lay down
on the river bank and would not bulge
made another trip. When she came back
up gets Mr.. Giraffe as spry as you pleas c
the first time | urged him and marched
straight on to the ferry.
Several people who had been on the boat
the trip before and seen the giraffe's queer
capers on the other side of the river were
waiting to see what kind Of luck had.
Well, the boat was fifty feet or SO from the
down shore when the giraffe happened to
VAN hSuh NpNuiu bhV iuuhluG anu btc
those people.AHe gave garliTe trumpet,
and, before i knew what he was doing,
jumped over the rail into the water. II
took three-quarters of an hour to pull him
out. Now, what do you think was the mat
ter with that giraffeP ! discovered It while
the crowd was gathering around the rescued
animal below the deck. Among the people
was one tall, slim young fellow that the
giraffe seemed to HAYES particular aversion
to. When he saw the young maninear him he
began TO tremble violently, and made des.
perate efforts TO break away. / questioned
the young man and found that year be-.
fore he had crossed on the ferryboat with a
menagerie. There was giraffe among the
animals on the lower deck and his head had
stretched away up to the passenger deck OF
the ferry, where the young man was sitting
with some friends. AS the glraffe's long
neck had come twisting around In his
direction he had been cruel enough to take
quid Of tobacco and throw 1t down the
giraffe's open mouth. No doubt 1t was the
same giraffe had with me then, and no
doubt, too, he recognized his tormenter the
instant his eyes fell on him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Woodw ard & Lothrop,
No. 1913 II Street Northwest.
JOURNALISM NOT A PROFESSION
Business Ability as Necessary to Sue
cess as Literary sagacity-The News

Business Ability as Necessary to Sue
boy.
ILong Branch News Interview
"Why is journalism not q prolcsslon?r
was asked.
Because" replied the newspaper man,
"success is due, quite as often, to capable
business ability as to the literary sagacity
OF the newspapers editor" was the reply
"That is not a complete answer, know;
but let me indicate the proportions that
complete explanation would take. The art
OF making the newspaper comprehend, first
ofall, success. 1t is the daily production of
something that is to be sold In open market,
amid the iiercest competition known to
trade. 1t must be perfect In all It's parts
(even folded in certain shape) at a par
ucular minute every morning or afternoon.
"The slightest delay is ruinous. The
literary branch that supplies the copy
deserves no more credit for the daily sue
cessfu achievement OF the result than does
the mechanical branch, The compositors
pressmen, and paper makers are factors in
the general result. Ii the cOmpositors,
strike, the presses break down, or the sup
ply OF white paper runs short, success Will
not be attained. And, after all, suppose
the greatest newspaper proprietor In the
world has 100000 copies of his paper
printed in his cellar, but is without the
means OF getting them into the hands OF
people who want them at certain hour
IRE willing to buy, say at @ O'Clock, what
they will not take as a gift of 1902
"Do you mean to tell me that the news
agent or the newsboY does not belong to
journalism OF course he does. lie is the
Cossack OF the newspaper, world. lie
fhirmishes with the great public Every
body knows the admiration in which the
Cossack is held In Russia; aud he of the
Don Is especially loved. So, in journalism.
An earnest, useful fellow is our Cossack,
our Cossack of the dawn; You hate pun?
So do !; but don't spare me by leaving it
out Of your talk. The power Of the press
is recognized only by old women to-day,
and by broken'down preachers, and doctors
who hang upon the skirts OF the newspaper
for the free passes ands luncheons that they
can pick up. The coming journalists do
not believe in 1t. They pay their way and
print newspaper to sell. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
SENATOR KENNA's BOOK.
Plenty of Copies for Sale at the Re-
duced Rate of Thirty-Three Cents.

Plenty of Copies for Sale at the Re-
duced Rate of Thirty-Three Cents.
A reporter Of the REPUBLICAN, passing
up street yesterday, noticed in front Of a
secondhand book store pile Of copies Of
Senator Kenna's campaign book, adorned
with a card marked 1888 cents per copy"
Tho books were not second hand. 1t was
evident that none of them had ever been
opened. In view of the fact that Senator
kenna recently declared that the first edi-
ton Of his book was selling like hot cakes
at ST volume, and that second edition
would be brought out, the reduced rate of
these books was surprising. The book.
seller declined to explain how he could
proftably sell 81 book at 33 cents, but it
was ascertained that copies could be pro-
cured bydealers at Democratic headquarters
for even less. The fact is that the book has
sold poorly that there is very large
number on hand, and that Mr.. Kenna Is
anxious to put them into circulation at any
price before the campaign Is over. The
claim that the sale Of the book has paid its
cost is all bosh, Before 1t was printed
There was large number of orders on
hand, but when specimens of the 'arraign-
ment of the Republican partyn were tele-
graphed around to the faithful organs,
Democratic candidates who wanted to be
elected displayed marked anxiety to keep
Mr.. Kenna's book out of their districts.
Mr.. Phil Thompson Is Just now busily
engaged getting rid OF the numerous re-
malning copies, and In the near future any
one who offers him 10 cents volume had
better not count on being refused.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
The ram cf Lnrge niyers.


The average pitch OF large rivers, ex-
Guiding regions OF cascades, seldom exceeds
twelve inches to mile, and is sometimes
but one-third that amount. According to
Humphreys and Abbot, the pitch of the
Mississippi from Memphis down 1855 miles)
is only 4,S2 iipches at low water; from Cairo,
at the mouth of the Ohio l,OSS miles,,
6.94 inches, and above the Missouri, FROM
lie highest source, only 11.75 inches. The
Missouri, from its highest source (2,0OS
miles,, descends about $500 feet, or %
inches mile, but from Fort Benton to st.
Joseph (2,l60 mlles), about 1l.6O inches,
and below st. Joseph to the mouth (4sl
miles, 9;26 inches. Dana gives the average
inches mile; OF the lower Nile, less than
z; of the lower Gauges, about A. The
Rhone is remarkable for its great pitch, il
being SO inches per mile from Geneva to
Lyons, and 81 inches below Lyons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Why He Wasn't a Baptist.
NAV York Trihnna

The Rev, DIR. Brldgman, of this city, tells
with great glee the following story; A few
In Albany, there was noted character In
that city named "Nicky" De Freest, whose
peculiar ways were known to all. One sun
day morning "Nicky" went to hear DIR.
BridgmaD, and after service, as the doctor
was leaving the church, he overheard
"Ncky" talking to himself as follows:
eyes, yes, tell you like that man, an |
like his preachin'. Blamed II | wouldn't
be a Baptis' myself II wasn't SO darned
afraid of catching a cold"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
why the Women Are Pleased.

The women OF the United States seem es-
pecially gratl6ed at the compliment paid
their sex by the superintendent OF the bu-
the Vignette OF Martha Washington to
adorn the new 81 silver certificates. Mr.
Graves has received large number of con.
gratulatory letters from the friends OF the
women's movement all over the country
but the present superintendent deserves
only the credit OF selection, for, as a matter
OF fact, neither the vignette of Martha Wash
ington nor Gen. Grant, that which is on the
SO notes, has been engraved expressly for
this purpose, They were chosen during
the administration OF Casllear in the bureau
of printing and engraving, and have been
waiting for years to be used.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Woodw ard & Lothrop,
No. 1913 II Street Northwest.

covering the whole state nothing unkind
has been said by either about the other
Both are good fiddlers. Sometimes their
arguments are diversified by excellent In
ing that in music, but that only, he Is
'second fiddle" to ALI. Campaigns in
Maryland have not always been character
lied by the nice sense Of the proprieties
that the Tennessee brothers exhibit. 1t
might be well for our politicians to take
their example to heart and learn In the
conduct of a canvass to discuss PRINCIPLES
instead Of persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

IL is brilliant ADDITION!
IN CONCLUSION.
/. TIE age limit is an ugly fraud.
g. 1t should be abolished.
3. The certihcation OF four names is q
grand loop hole for fraud.
4. Itshould be abolished.
8. The person having the highest grade
should he appointed and should he prove
incompetent let him be removed at once.
@. The dissatisfaction of officials Is
evasive and Infamous.
Z. All unlawful appointees since July 1G,
1888, must go-do you hear itp
s. All officers eyadlng the law, or who
have evaded 1t wilfully since July l6, 1888,
must be bounced at oncel
0. The unwrltten law, with appointment
clerks, "that no name shall be selected un-
less Endorsed by the senator concerned,n
must go now and forever
10. The public service stinks with corrup-
ton. Let the President and his advisers
resolutely face the music aud purify 1t.
Let them remember that "the post Of dan
ger is the post of honor.n
Mr.. President, Mr.. Oberly, Mr.. Lyman,
and Mr.. Edgorton, the people look to
you as the rising day-stars OF pure pub.
lie service, and surely you will correct your
errors, and compel your subordinates to do
the same, since you each have said and
must, as honorable citizens, thoroughly
believe that public service is public trust.
Respectfully, AN IMAGE-BREAKER
OCT, Is, 1856.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
The Canvass of tho Taylor Brothers
baltimore Sun

The canvass now being conducted In
Tennessee by the brothers "Bob" and "Alr'
Taylor the candidates respectively of the
Democratic and Republican parties for the
office Of governor, is as remarkable as It is
instructive. They travel together aud
"dlylde time" on the stump in the old
the best Of his ability that the other is sadly
mistaken In his political views, but abstain
ing wholly from personalities not of com
planetary character. The first remark,
indeed, that "Alf' makes when It Is his
turn to open the discussion Is "Bob Is per-
feet gentleman, and III whip the m an
that says he isn'tn Bob exhibits like
fraternRl regard for All, and In a canvass
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

Gov. Alger, of Michigan, talking on the
southern question, said ~ met the other
day Mr.. McGee, of Petersburg, Va, who
told me that better farming land exists in
Virginia, and can be bought for 90 shillngs
an acre, than can be found In Illinois aud
Michigan at double as many dollars an acre,
lie wanted to know of me why IL was that
Virginia land should lie idle and unim-
proved at such price while the civilization
Of the country pushed west. | answered
him In three words, The solid SOUTH MY
impression is that northern civilization will
gradually push its way into all the southern
country just as 1t has into the west and
northwest. You cannot keep II Out.n