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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

N!ila r,VrcucinG an unseen divine
power, Coaiuciu- YET never sroke Of it a.
personal H. believed in spirits. conformed
b. c2remnne+, and did npt check -pscal
prayer. Once, wien sicf. his frien Is asked
thaf prayers >hnui ha made FOR his recov-
cry. 81 that SAID he THE prop T thing
20 dor All j, 81 set down, they an5were
IA The acre book 'AIir,ss your prayer, "
etc lie then uttered this memorable sen
tenre: THE prayer # Cumtueius is con
slant Men observed that he sacrificed to
the dead as II they were present; yet he
evaied ali questions concerning them
"Sh1ll we serve the spirits of tine dead?
they asked, his an wei wa "If you can
not serve men, how viii you serve spirits37
Il venture 10 ask about DEATH said ti.-
cipls "Hon know nothing about life, how
can you kn " nythInE about DEATH"
"liave the derI kn1wEslge7 still ur-el
the eager stuIeHt "Nuu nrel not know
whether they have or not SAID the master;
there Is 10 hurry, hereafter you shall
know "Ha taught We read else where.
"ietter- morals devotion Of soul AMI SIN.
cerity oi heart, hut an mysterious occur
rences-fentS OF daxteritT, abnormal state,
aud the existence oi .pir,tuai haings hs
shrank from di,cds,ing. Yet the instant
the sphere f practice was touchsl the
trumpet gave no uncertain sound: az It'll.
out uiryinE the ordinances Of heavens L. @
the moral lawI it Is impossible to he u.
perinr man" ale who sins against heaven,
30 whom can he pray mo man know,
me. don't C mplan; heaven alone know
ne" This Is the nearest Apr ach lind
the recognition OF Il personal God, and il
does not amount even to mouotIol,u a.
.aught by Noes
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
FARRAGuT IN PHILADELPHIA.
4 Sailors Portrait OF the Anirai-Whai
lie bid with Ills Wife's Picture,

Washington Starl
The following extracts were taken from
the diary notes of n sailor who never went
to school day in his life, but who picked
up reading AMI writing while sailar in the
navy. iia wa Il seaman on Loard the
United States steamer Hartford during her
famous naval engagement, on the Mi>siss-
ippi before New Orleans, whore Admiral
tarragnt game worthwhile reputation:
"Ihe Hartford received her crew about
the middle of January, 1862 from the re
rejviug ship Princeton at the Philadelphia
navy yard They wers picked from about
100 men. She then dropped down the river
10 the magazine, aui the powder was put
aboard At Newcastle Flag Officer Farra.
gut cams aboard for the first time. We
had heard that our ship wa 10 be the flag
ship, and everyday was anxious TO see the
new commander. We hal heard good
deal about him, and the opinions of him, as
expressed by the crew, wera rather unfa-
vorab1. l, like the rest, wanted a good
lock at him, anI So stationed myself near
the poop ladder, uaar his ca bin door After
coming along lie he hurried over his side
of the Hartford, AMI, after hastily shaking
hands with the officers ut the gang way,
walked att into his cabin
lie was a small man, only about five feet
five ar six inches III height, and his weight
wOrH no beard AMI the top of his head was
bald The bare place Ia tire to cover by
comhiug the ~da hair aero ; it. The ex.
pres ion Of his face was earnest though
rather plea ,ant, AMI his manner was unqs-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
AN OLD PREJUDICE DISAPPEARING.

Women doctors are so numerous now
that the prejudice against them has long
since died out There are several in the
United States, it is said, who enjoy an
annual income OF $4,000 and over, and
practice worth 5000 a year is common.
They have reached their present honora-
bic position by hard and conscientious
work, and all they receive is well earned.
Medical colleges for women are now es-
tablished in all the large cities and the
graduates from them number several hum
dred every year Among the women doc
tors of Illinois Is Miss Addie NJ. Barnes,
of Danyille who recently moved to that
city from Lafayette Ind. She has re-
Gently had herself as 4 patient, and how
she was successful i'll working cure she
tells as follows:
had very stubborn case Of seiatica
and had been confined TO my bed forthree
weeks. had bli'tcre'! the limb and used
all kinds OF linimcnts To no purpose.
Rev. DIR. Huchtci told me OF the wonder
fnl remedy, Athlophoros. Our druggist
sent for it and | bought two bottles Of it,
Before had taken three doses was able
10 get out Of bel and sit up for two hours
In three days went down the street.
believe that had ! prrscvercd with the
remedy the cure would have been perma-
nent. However, | have never been such
sufferer since ! keep Aihlophoros in
my office and often tell patients Of the
great relief il gave me, and recommend it,
Il. X. Mercer, proprietor Of the Prince
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
Purify Your BLOOD .

Among spring preparations, do not
neglect that which is most important of
all-your own body During the winter ii
absorDs many impurities, which. if not
expti lied, are liable II break out in scrof-
ula or other disease The best spring
medicine is Hoods Sarsuparlla 1t ex
pcls every impurty from the blood, and
gives strength TO every function of the
body. Sold hy all druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
HeoR TIE lime keiNa.s


EEdisi NJ Thomas in The independent
'For the tims beingP
How long is thats A space is brief Z
As takes the whirling autumn loaf
To reach the swar |, the April fake
TO change TO dew, the wave to break
Now shore ward tlseing!
IF II the thee being"
How long is thatt As long, perchance,
A Winnie 4 merry thou ;ht dosh glance
Across the deep Of well-lovsi eyeSl
a. long a, term OF tears AMI sighS
The full heart frseings
Fsr the Tins bainL!'
How long i, that! | wait to bear, :
A hrcrthlaE plca. a day yaara !
Till thi, life silent houn be won,
and other unknown life begun
Past sodhi, past s5einc,
"Fpr the TINA being"
l. it forever, n | think,
A cca eleS' adding lni T. Ink,
4 ssre-, rs Of wave, ~, ,Nr,
FIR. tell M, w:'en >hl!l TIM, 4,t ba,
In iat-'s de.rontn,t
"Fpr the time hriu,l'
Ct is thy worIn T .0n do>L not know
Such prom O W Il not let t ca 60;
Since time shall navar ceas t, be,
ask but TIL that thou'lt love mo
Frr the time leing!'
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
An End to Bone SCREAMING.

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg, Iii
SAYS: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitlers ! feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know il. Have had
n running sore on my lee for eight years;
nv doctors told me | would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputatcd !
used, instrad, three bottles of Electric
Bitiers and seven boxes Buclllen's Arnica
Salve. and my leg is now sound and well.
Electric BiiterS are sold at fifty cents a
bottle. and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c.
nrr box by iIartz & Bahnsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Don't give up, there is cure for ca
tarrh and cold in the head. Thousands
testify that Elys Cream Balm has entire-
Iv cured them. 1t is safe and pleasant
remedy. 1t is not liquid or snuff. II
cures by cleansing and healing. Price
80 cents, At druggists GO cents by mail.
Ely Bros, 0wego, N. I.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Il have sold Your remedy for rhenmaN
tism AMI neuralgia -Athlophoros, and
have used it in my owa family with per-
feet siicccss. think ii first class re-
medy." is the opinion of J. D. Taylor,
druggists of Roseville, O., and the opln>
ION is correct.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

TAaNlco Cor. New Orleans States.
A humorous incident is toll around town
Gen. Lallane sent President Diaz sack OF
locustS to show the enormous size, and tho
messenger, instead of delivering the same
at the utiice, delivered them at the resi-
dence, where the cock, mistaKing them for
some new species of crab, served them ND.
AMI when on the table she mists ke was dis
covere by Mr.. Diaz, but not before the
family ha partaksn of some.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.


Estate 81 AimIra H. Hot, Decreased
The undersigned, having been appointed Ad
minis or of The estate of Almira h. Holt late
OF the county of Rock Island state of illinois,
decreased, hereby gives notice that he viii appear
before the county court of Rock Island county,
ri the office OF the clerk of said court. in the city
of Rock Island, at the April term. on The Third
Monday IN April next, n which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified and
requested 10 nd for the purpose of having the
samradj listed. All persons indebted 10 said cs-
tate are requested 10 make immediate payment 10
the undersigned.
Dated this lth day Of March 4 n lSsG
VIII LIAM +. GILMORE.
m
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

TIE gardens @; tie Iuilerlps are ju t nov
beIn taken possession of by groups of Par
rough who IrufeI th, tHvorite resort un
apprracha.,l, by visitor. Thee rutlian
mdtilats tha siatua and their latest exploit
hpS been to break of the culver held 10y ?
nymah. 1ha director Of the Louvre has
expires ct the intention az taking back intG
the huillin5 all the statues under his aImin,
i,trton which are now in the garden
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

II seems almost useless to warn people not
to take overioses of opium and its alkaloiis.
An English clergyman, who had been ae-
Gu toned to take norphia pills for sleepless
ness, continued the habit against his physi
cinns express instructions, and one night
took number of them equal to grain and
g half of the drug He went to sleep aSa
never awOke
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Rev. NJ D. Shnlter, popular Baptist
minister Of Minneapolis, has resigned his
pasloraie, giving as reason his inability
10 longer believe in the faith of the Btp.
t,st or To svmpathize with thcm.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

One supervisor for one year.
-Four Assistant supervisors for one year.
One Assessor for one year.
Which election will be opened ut S O'Clock in the
morning and continue opc4 until o'c,ock in The
afternoon of that day.
PLACES OF REGISTRATION AND VOTING
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

There are four G0rmitories. placed Ike
ward "i hospitals, under the invocation o.
"A patron saint Each he'd hears the name
u the donor or subscriber to tho charity.
AZ one en.i Of the dorluitory n cas burner
tnrnel low glimmers like a star; it sheds
whit rays on the turned-iown shests, and
family outlines the numerous dark and IN
kenpt heads resting al owe them. Ilreveals
here and there the lingering scowl OF hru-
inlity, the contraction of despair. the duh
misery Of look or lip, or the selseless smils
of habitual degradation.
Once more the captain appears at ths
door. He reiterates his in functions of de-
cency AMI discipline, and concludes with a
CHEEKY Good night, messieurs.' Good
night, captain" echo the weary tramps, in
tones which seem TO rise from the ground,
ana for seven or eight hours there is rest in
the hou of the HoSpitalite de Mutt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
9th day Of April, A. d., 1856, in the respective
wards or precincts in the city of Rock Island, an
cleo ton win be held for the following officers,
tn vii
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Artificial ice is used on some of the Eng
fish steamers.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

One Alderman in the First Ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Second ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Third ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Fourth ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two years.
One Alderman in The Sixth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Seventh ward for mo years
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
LETTERS AND PRAYERS,

The mon then coIlact around a larga t,II.
At one end of the hall, and feveriShly in
dite appeals to their relations to their
friends, tn those who have already assistei
them. or whom in happier times they have
themselves helped. When the letters ara
written they are carried back to the office
at the door whore by another provision
they are stamped and posted.
The superintendent nov makes his an
pearanca few of tho guests greet him
with "Good evening, captain He is in
Asel the commander of that raft nf
humanity. and has the cruF. honest Oman
military bearing Of n soldier NJ Tbirrips
er cartain of marine infantry b,ir,s
his present post the same emory AMI con.
scientimisne.s that distinguished him in tho
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

As much as forty yards of tulle are
often used in creating an evening dress
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

First Ward, Chas Fngeis store
Second - Phoenix Hose House.
Third " Wideawake II osc House
Fourth Rescue Hose House
Fifth - Twenty second Street Hose IIonsr.
sixth 4" Gable Hose House,
Seventh - Gilpin Hose lonse.
ROBERT KoEHLER.
city and Town clerk.
Dated nj Rock Island, H., This 18Th day of
March 1SSti.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

TIVE GREAT INTERNAL RHEUMATIC REM
Il rdl and only In=ilNy cure Tor Acute
Chronic Rheumatism GuT, Neuralgia SrIatica,
Lame Back. HC. NusuHuUUs. SiiIry r'l Is ten
Years established aud iUa, cured more persons in
that time than ult the snHaliif1 Sprgin'S and
Of fu 1Gc T%ln%g SECRET Ig only s 4 ,b
exists IN the blood ~ an in.rg troubled Wtth Rhru-
matte Disorders. Endorsed it physicians and
thousands 81 cured Ilti,ul-. White for test muni;s
ami advice fit'- ti' i's G. fHHNt- Tor ~htsL Slld
by drt.-jsts. ASH ar ~ ,-uiruEu.' Ssli,1 ra and
acCept uC other; Of sgad 10 as. ASnErENE
SALlCNLlCA MFG CO. ~ Broadway, New York,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

Nnothcr wac" compile tinted ~
MsttIugl

Mc,itUCL
Mr. John VI EocDuck aud Miss
B,rtha loctllcr were married last
evening At $3.50 O'Clock. at the resi-
l0uuc ut the brides parents, the Rev
80. \ Duughctty officiating quite a
hunt CO., ui invited guests were pres
.ttaud the scene was "a merry one
dr. u. H. Wilson and Miss Lille
lo,iHcr stood zap with the couple
90, bride wore "a costume OF hcnuti-
nl electric grey trimmed with cream
licr with cluster of white natural
flowers at her throat Among
Ac mauy valuable, handsome pre-,
uts. wa par ut solitaire diamond
ur-riugs, from the father of the bride
The bride aud groom lott ON the
o'clock morning express for Little
Lock. which will be- their future home
Iut FNAMINrH'~ night forces Wcr,
kindly remembered. aud enjoyed q
huuutimI lunch rendered them go Oh,
hand, ot the hApp, couple.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13
81 INMm,>N'SDN,.
It, ohs"r,anc" bN wac" Irih" >ua
ImproN eel Ord"r uf R'd Mru

When the fircmau'- band turned
thr corner. yesterday afternoon uud
our citizens saw the large number OF
gentlemen iu regain. IL wa. sur
prise to many of them Waco Irhr
40. q Improved order ui Red Mon
wh- organized only about one aud H
hat wears ago. aud now the lodge
Ina uiiN. three names ON thr roll \ r-.
tculHy was st. !umuHuN', day, the
anniversary ot the order iu the I col.
ted states. aud tho triho was cclvhrut-
ms This WIS their first public dru.
uu-trWion iu Waco. hut the order
Wi.. Dee better known aud understood
bN hc citizens hereafter \ parade
through the principal streets Wu-
mujc and then the members retired
tn their ludgc-room.
Last night rudgitt- park wa- uglnv
with lights aud -umr iuuor auu ladies
and gentlemen were present to par
urlmir iu lhc lr-t,,ltlc. Ut thc cNru-
ms \ programme tor dancing wa,
Wr,.ri out, aud rmid tho stratus ol
sweet must, thr hours guicd away
\ .1u WuuulirH -Ol,d it- shadow
down through thc majestic prWu aud
ouh trees. which with th, NGhr
placed 100 aud around the pavilion
mnir the grounds have - mo-t sylvan
appearance. aud the uir was just unu
enough tor one tu enjoy dancing lh,
members ut thc tribe 100 their rcgul'
.uW That every one hud mcr tmr
aud -uprr-aidod los the delicious ic,
cream cake and lcwuundr turuiehc,
la. Ntt h#N...I I....r .tt.I...t.t.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

lnuug y Baker control the origin
Nl "NlhHdo' slipper in Waco,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

The new. furniture house is now
open aud ready t,I business.
DLSNI~ n POSTAL.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

t.luIrr- patent iin'uuu-rurrd lurt
plug aids digestion Eandy ucuDhc1
tlNrT IT,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

tur .ur ,u One HAN their nutua
ya.ur M -. numuau n Bro
For o-rl- and pDlurc- go lu W
t. Martin - Bro
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

'lur best Havana lillrd accent cigal
ia rhr world. tor sale by A. lIrl
sole agent,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-13

That the best hot Tree lunch In town
To- bee had atlhc Cotton tArhpugo
Duricn& lalmrl NJ tho AcdrmS OF
Art are making the finest phuto-
graphs in th" cIiy
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-22

Elder Preston preached good SER
mon to an attentive audience at Mt.
Zion last Sunday.
Rev. John L. Byars preached at
Oak Grove, in the Newly settlement,
last Sunday, giving out little food
to the sheep and lambs in that COM
munity, and making havoc among
the wolves.
Mt. Zion was visited last Sunday
by several young ladies and gentle
men from Smithville. We cannot
mention them by name this time.
Jas. Webb, Esq, and daughter,
Miss Dovie, were here today.
Our Daylight correspondent says
there is not Sunday-school in that
vicinity. Could not the reporter from
that place stir up an interest of that
kind? | am sure he could if he
would only go to work. Things of
this kind do not often come around
without an effort upon the part of
some one. A very strong effort is
needed in many places Just now. as
there seems to be some opposition.
This, though, may be expected, as
there never was anything good put
on foot that the devil did not object
to in some way.
Mrs. Isaac Cawthon has been quite
sick for two or three days.
Wash Womack and Pit Phillips
are out turkey hunting this evening.
Wash says that he can almost insure
me a gObler for dinner tomorrow.
Turkey would be quite a luxury just
at this time. However, wewill wait,
watch and pray.
Wheat is not so vigorous as many
thought few days ago. tits said by
some that the heads are very short.
A very slow rain falling this even
ing. Would be glad to have a warm
shower.
Prof. Evans school closes Saturday
May 10Th, with short examination
and speeches by the young men and
compositions by the young ladies, we
presume.
On the I'd Sunday in June there
will be morning and evening service
at Salem. "Come, and let us reason
together"
Farmers are having a tough time
warning against cut worms. They
are numerous this year, and make
havoic in cornields wherever they
go.
DR.. j. P. Womack, of Smithville
was here last Sunday, looking well
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-22
From Mt. Zion.

To the Standard.
The weather has been very dry and
cold for the last week. Corn is not
looking very well half the crops haye
been plowed up and planted over,
and some have planted the third
time.
There is great deal of sickness in
the country and a great many deaths.
Our old friend, H. B. Cope, who has
been on the sick list for a long time
is now very low.
Mr.. e. X. P. Reynolds was kicked
by a mule last week and badly hurt,
but is now improving.
Mr.. Hicks had the misfortune of
losing a fine mare last week.
We learn that our old friend Char
lie Etter is married. Well, "Red,"
you are rather young to be married,
but it is not those who wait the long
est that do the best every time.
Miss Ophie Hughes, of McMinn-
vile, was visiting Mrs. It. A. North
cut last week. O. S.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-22
DAYLIGHT.
The Weeks News LacOnicaIly Reported
for the Standard.

The weather has been quite cool for
several days, and some say there was
a light frost one or two mornings this
week. This morning we are having
a nice slow rain, though up to this
time it has not rained enough to
amount to much.
The cool weather that we are hav-
ing is fine time for cut worms to
work, and it seems they are making
good use Of the opportunity from the
amount of corn that is cut down.
Candidates are beginning to shake
the hands of the dear people of this
neighborhood.
Mr.. VIM. Smith, candidate for
County Court Clerk, gave us a call
today.
A Sunday-school was organized at
Pleasant Grove last Sunday, with J.
M. Cash superintendent. We wish it
much success.
Sam Vanhooser went to town Mon
day and returned wearing a new hat.
We didn't ask him who gave it to
him.
Elder Whitlock went to Collins
river to preach last Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Jane Hennegar, of Barren
Fork, visited her brothers. family
here last week.
The young folks of this neighbor,
hood met and spent a few hours in
singing at Mr.. w. A. Meningitis
Saturday night.
A Mr.. Johnson, of Michigan, has
rented the w. H. White place, neal
Bald Knob, and moved to it.
Mr.. Shan Mcknight, of Auburn
spent few days of last week visiting
his brother here.
The apple crop in this section will
be light.
AS McMinnville has no coal fol
sale our blacksmith, Mr.. Dedd, went
to Short Mountain today after a loaG
of charcoal.
Mr.. Eli Jones is still on the mend
and we hope he will soon be able tt
be out again.
Mrs. Malvina Kirby died Friday
morning, May 14th. She was quite
an old lady, being in her 73d year a
the time of her death.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-05-22

in care of G. w. Parks, possibly we
will be the beneficiaries of that speech
yet.
DR.. w. c. Barnes, S. r. Safely and
w. G. Etter went to Altamont yes
terday. Mr.. Safely went on business,
and the DR.. Went on business" also,
and the Capt. went just to get to ride
in the Dr's. buggy.
Lucius Hill, a prominent young
lawyer of Sparta, passed down today
from Altamont.
DIR. Jesse Barnes returned this week
from Sequachee Valley whittier he
has been for few weeks attending
to some business.
A man gave your correspondent
one dollar and fifty cents and he sped
away to McMinnville last Saturday
and purchased a certificate of authori-
ty, acting under which the Rev. Mr..
Moody beautifully and impressively,
in the presence of large assemblage
of people at Shiloh church, united in
the "holy bonds of weelock" C. M.
Etter and Miss Sue Ella Hill. Ifliv-
ing, fora number of years, a bachelor,
makes man a sinner, Charities rec
lamation adds another proof to the
declaration
''That while the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return"
doubt not but that j. S. Ford, j.
M. Clendennen, and j. w. Woodlee
will note this last item with pleasure.
made old Uncle George Etter a
visit last week, who is now in his
ninety-second year, and found him
out watering and feeding the stock.
His memory is yetgood and his mind
active. He enjoys company and is
an interesting conversasionaIist.
Rev. E. H. Boyd preached at
Smyrna last Lords day in the fore
noon and at Hebron at night. Rev.
P. Moore preached at the latter place
intheforenoon. The Rev. Mr.. Moody
preached at Shiloh in the morning
and at st. Mary at night.
f. B. +.