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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

St LOUIS, Mo, Feb 22.-it is reported
here that the Vulcan iron works at Carou-
dalet will again shut down in few days
The cause of the suspension this time is the
difficulty OF the works in obtaining coke,
owing to the general strike in Irosrssi in
the coke regions cf Pittsburg and Conn alls-
Vile. II has Lcen lcarnei from reliable,
sources that il an immediate understanding
is not arrived at by the miners and their
employers works similar to the Vulcan will
be compelled TO shut down throughout this
entire vicinity.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

More than 10000 persons have regis
tered at the Pratt Free Library, in B,lti>
more, within fortnight.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Herald says:
President Cleveland is not disposed to
Weld to the New York newspaper clsmor
IN the telephone business and will not ask
Mr.. Garland to resign. nor would he &C :
cept his resignation if it were rendered
The president has knowledge that the
New York newspapers, with few OK
ceptions, have been subsidized by the
Bell Telephone Company which operates
through firm of democratic lawyers,
who have intimate relations with the
Western Union Telegraph company as
well; that the price paid for the use OF
the columns of these newspapers is very
large, os much as 5000 having been
paid for the publication of single arti-
Gle.
Does any well-informed man doubt the
truth of these allegations?
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
TO BOYCOTT STREET CARS.


II. Louis Knights of Labor Win Use Au-
other Weapon.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. G2-The Aii.lts Of
Labor of this city are preparing for a.iot'ler
move upon the street car companies, with
the object of obtaining better paysand
saorter hours for the employees of the AXIS
The weapon they viii use this tims will eis
the boycott, and it is expected that by its
Use they will be more successful in obtain
Ing the concessions they desire from the
street railway companies than they were
last October, when they relied on a general
strike to accomplish their ends.
1t has been learned from NJ W. Sullivan,
master workman OF district assembly No.
II, viii, h includes the st. Louis Knights of
Labor lodges, that this plan of action has
been agreed upon, and that it would be put
iii operation very soon, with all the knights
OF St Louis enlisted in its execution.
One road is to be boycotted at time and
brought to terms if tie boycott is successful
Tho executive committee of the knights has
not yet decided when the boycott is TO be-
gin, but it is said the time will be SIT about
the middle of March and that the Fifth
street line will be thu first boycotled
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

In the pursuit of the good things OF
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought Of
them. The results obtained from the USE
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is Il perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, a sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Rev. H. II. Fairsll, ID. D., editor of the
Iowa Methodist, says editorially, in the
November 1883 number of his paper:
"We have tested the merit of Ey's Cream
Balm, end believe that by thorough
course of treatment. it will cure almost
every case of Catarrh. Ministers. as a
class, are afflicted with head and throat
troubles, and catarrh seems more preva-
lent than ever. We cannot recommend
Ely's Cream Balm too highly" Not a
liquid nor snuff. Apply to nostrils with
the finger.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
ONE born.xgurs HIN.

A. II. Thompson, Rockford, H., writes
81 have been troubled with -Catarrh fol
years. nothing helped me until / tried
Papillen Catsrrh Cure talloweds di,
rections, and with less than one -o6ftle,
am cured" PapiIlon (exiract OF Max
Catarrh Cure will positively cure Bronch
ial Catarrh, Acute or Chronic Catarrh
also Rose Cold and Hay fever. Larg,
bottles $1.00, for sale at drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The properties of S;ishitr's Herb Bit
ters are wholly medicinal 1t is com-
pounded on scientific princi,ies upon ii
German formula. 200 years Old Clergy
men. temperance people, and all other
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
ciple. endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
NEVER GIVE DIP.

If voa are suffering with low aud lie.
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility. disordered blood. weak con.
stitution. headache,,or any disease Of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised 10 see the rapid improvement
that win follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery win cease, and
hanceforih you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric BItters. Sold at fifty cents a
uottle by Hariz g. Bahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Japanese desert knives of nickel have
richly engraved blades. The handles
are of ivory, carved as only the Japanese
can
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

W. w. Reed, druggist, of Winchester,
Ind, writes; ''One of my customers,
Mrs. Louisa, Pike, Bartonia, Randolph
Co, Ind, was long sufferer with con-
sumption, and was given up to die by
her physicians Snc heard of Dr. Kings
New discovery for consumption, and be-
gan buying it for me. In six months
time she walked to this city, distance
of six miles, and is now so much improv-
ed she has quit using it. She feels she
ewes her lite to it." Free trial bottle at
I1ar,z Il Bahnseu's Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 2s-Following
the announcement reces.tly made that At,
torney- General Garland intended 10 dispose
of his Pan Electric stock by douatins it 10
some charitable institution, comes letter
from Mr. J. Harris Rodgers the Inventor OF
the Pan Electric telephone, in viii h Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston, president OF the com,
pany, is notified that the stock hcli By Mr.
Garland must revert to the company if h
does not perform his written contract am
aid In obtaining charter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Feb. 22.-The report
which reached here Thursday that eight
sheep herders had been killed by Apaches i,
being investigated Solomon Luna and T.
Luna have left Las Lunos at the head of a
mounted posse for the scene of the trouble.
1t is believed that cowboys instead OF
Apaches killed the sheep herders, as there is
a great deal of ill-feeling between the cattle
and sheep men, caused by the efforts of the
former to monopolize the best ranches.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The delicate Innings Of the nasal pas
sages are very susceptible to injury, hence
the prevalence of Catarrhal affections,
Hay Lever, Cold in the Head. &c. The
sovereign remedy is Ely's Cream Balm.
Pleasant and easy to use, it opens the
passage, cleanses them of virus and heals
the inf1amed membrane. 1t cures the
most obstinate cases. Price so cents, at
druggists. go cents by mail. Ely Bros
Owego. N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
Thousands Of cases OF
T cases OF
SICK

Headache are permanently cured every year Ga
The hundreds OF testimonials in my poss, sion vii
testify by the useof
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY.

OF the nnteenth century, can truly be
said of Papillon extract of 1ax) 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 be heard of or saw recommended,
and suffered five years with Eczema until
he found Papiilion Skin Cure, which
cured him. Large bottles only 500, al
drug stores.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 2a-News reached
here Friday night of shocking tragedy in
Aroostook county, on a plantation seven
miles below Van Buren,. A Frenchman
named Martin, 20 years old, had q dispute
with his wife, and the woman went to her
sons house, whore she remained all night.
About : O'Clock the next morning she re-
turned home, accompanied by her two
grandsons The boys were ont of the
house, cutting wood, when suddenly Mrs.
Martin rushed ont screaming, closely fol.
lowed by her husband with an ak. She
was oFertaken fifty feet from the door, and
the man struck her blow on the head with
his waal on, killing her instantly. The boy,
ran for aid, and Martin dragged the bod,
of his murdered wife to The house, left it O.
the floor, and then went up stairs and sho
himself through the head
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. o2.-Saturday
morning while four men and boy were at
tempting to cross the Susquehanna river the
boat capsized and the four men were
drowned. The boy succeeded in clinging to
the boat and was rescued about two miles
below The names of the unfortunate men
are: John and Frank Mast, aged Is and 70
respectively, Louis DIETRICH. aad Charles
Mathies. The lad who was saved was Ia sou
of MathIes
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Griggs Glycerine Salva, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises.
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Win positively cure piles, letter and oil
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed Only IS cents Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

THE London public have been so thor
oughly frightened by the recent riotous
outbreaks that they are ready to be
hoaxed by any sort of rumor. 1t APP
pears that the recent sensational reports
of lot. in Deptford were entirely ic-
titious. When the general sentiment
among the laboring classes is so strongly
opposed to anything like violence and
lawlessness as il is in London. there is
little ground to apprehcnd serious dan
ger
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

3 PrTTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 22.-The Western
Nail association met here at II O'Clock, Satur-
day, to discuss the recent break in the ranks
of the manufacturers and consider the stu
alton. There was full attendance of the
members, every mill in the association being
represented. AT 80 o'clock in the after
noon the association was still in session, but
as the doors were closed and the members re
fused to talk nothing could be learned OF thu
proceedings The greatest interest is mani
tested in the meeting, and the result Of tn,
conference is anxiously awaited.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

In early days there were no jails ia
Tulare county, Colorado, and prisoners
were secured by claiming them 10 trees.
Now it costs on an average $3.50 for
every prisoner sent to jail. and the peo-
pie want to return to the old claiming out
MAN
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb "a double
tragedy is reported from Cheneyville, Jack
son parish this state. A widow named Free.
nan and widowed daughter nanod Ott,,
Eying together, were siandered by a rejected
suitor of the latter, Buck Gibson Mrs.
pits committed suicide by taking strych-
'nine leaving letter asserting her innocence
The mother was so shocked over the affair
that she died soon after her daughter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 22-The secre-
tary of the treasury received the following
telegram from Capt c. l.. Harper, com
smanding the revenue steamer Rush, which
went in search of the crew of the whaler
Amethyst: 1.-THE Rush has arrived at Sar
Francisco We thoroughly searched the
Aleutian islands in the vicinity Of the passes
and visited Seal island; were stopped by ic.
in 60 degrees north latitude; nothing seen OF
heard of the Amethyst"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

LONDON, Feb. eat having been reported
that Il well known bagonct had assisted
Hansman Berry in hanging the threg
Netherby burglars, Sir Claude de Crepsigny
admitted Friday that he was tie one alluded
70. File said that, as he would probably be
sheriff, he desired to gam cxperienoe in
order that be might be prepared il case h.
should be Obliged to act hlns II in the
a, senee OF the han. man, He Sept in tbs
prison during the hi ht, pinionad one OF the
culprits himself, and generally assiA.et!
Rarru
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Don't allow anyone to make you believe
any other remedy is just rs good for sick
headache as DR.. Leslie's Special Pre-
scription. for IL is not true. This is the
only remedy in the world that strikes at
the root of the disease and drives it out.
Give it a trial.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

| Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sick
and n pain, A hacking cough. a severe
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price 50 cents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

McLEANsBoRo, Ills, Feb. 22.-John Mann
n prominent citizen and farmer, who lives
about four miles south of this place, wa
aInbushed and assassinated, Friday morning,
hs:unknown parties. He was riding to hi,
daughters farm The assassin or assassin,
were behind a stump at the side of the road
firing with shotgun, the load taking effe' 4
IN his head, killing him instantly. The ob
isCt of the crime is shroudsd in mystery
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay. loss of manhood. &C.,
l will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
Americas. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JosRPH ]. INMAy. Station d
New York City.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb 2a-J. ". Dorsey
a well-known base ball player of Huntsville,
Frederick county, Nd, has received letter
stating that young lady, whom he last
August saved from drowning at Atlantic
City. N. j., has died and lefthim legacy
Of $1,000. Ons of the stipnlations OF the
will is that the name OF his benefactress shall
not be made public
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 22.-The STATE
supreme court Saturday afternoon affirmed
ssthe decision in the telephone case Of the
sourt below, deciding that the state has the
right to regulate the rental of patented arti
Giles. The motion watson Unconstitutional
ity of the law placing the telephone renta
at So per month. The court also holds tina
/. the word telephone includes wire, service
etc
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

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 dye
clearly and economical
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

FIVE men who had been democratic
candidates for president or vice president
have died within four months-Thomas
A. Hendricks. George B. Mcclellan, b.
Gratz Brown, W. S. Hancock and Horatio
Seymour
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-Brief services
over the remains Of the late John B Cough
were held Friday afternoon at the residence
Vt DR.. R. Bruce Burns, in frankfort
where the lecturer died, Thursday A,
Mrs. Coughs request the services were pri
vate and of rather an Internal nature AT
O'Clock in the evening the remains we're pu,
vu tho train for Worcester, Mass
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Boston, Feb, 2s-The annual banquet Of
the New England alumni of the Chautauqua
Literary and Scientific circle, in commemora
rion of Founders Day" was held here
Saturday After two hours spent in con
versation the asseE.blsge of 40J 81. down &c
dinner
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. a9--It has bee,
discovered that John Graham. a era y
negro, who disappeared from home three
days ago. stranglei two unknown colored
boys as sacrifice to God His mother was
out on hunt for Graham AMI had her at
teHtion drawn to the bodies of the boys by
the bpzzartts which circled overhead. The
mouths of the boys were filed with clay
and leaves, and each was gagged Theil
feet were dashed to saplings. Graham was
found hiding in graveyard He says God
commanded him to annoint and sacrifice
them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The engineers of the Central Railroad
of Georgia say: Though we were ex-
posed to the worst miasmatic influences,
during che prevalence of the yellow fever
epidemic of 1874, with but the single ex-
ception of one of US (who was taken sick
but speedily recoveredD we continued in
on r usual good heslth-a circumstance
we can account for in no other way bat
by the effect, under Providence. of the
habtual use of Simmons Liver Regulator
while we were exposed to the malaria.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. Mrs. T. A.
Hendricks received Friday from the Cali
fornia Democratic ciu3 a lettor OF condol
rnce printed on parchment from an en-
sruved steelplate and inca ed III a massive
envelope of solid silver. The whole WIS in
closed in magnificent satiu-lined morocco
box with silver ornaments
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Less than one bottle of AthlophOros
completely cured me of rheumatism, and
/ have not the least indication of return
Of the painful disease, the cure being
perfect. I regard II as invaluable. Rev.
G. Hartley, Huntley. III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

II when You call for Hop Bitters (see green Gus
ter Of Hops on the wAite ia5lel the druggist hands
out any stuff called c. D. Warmers German Hop
Bitters or with other Hop name, srefnse il and
shun that druggist as you wonld a viper and if he
has taken your money for the stuff fndiet hi for
the fraud and him for the damages for the
swnde and We will reward you literally for the
conviction
See U. S. Court injunct on against C. D. War
ner, Reading, Michigan. and all his statesmen,
agents, druggists, and other imitators
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
100000 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 Lakeland contain nothing in
furious. Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co., Quincy. Ill.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Miles City, NJ, T. has built handsome
ice palace. in which colored blocks OF
iridescent ice are employed. Rel. white,
and blue blocks are generally used,
though an occasional green block is used
out of compliment to the Irish ele
meitt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Malarial fever has Lecome so PREVALENT il
Greece that the government has not only
removed the import duty from quinins, but
has monop1bzi the sale of that drug.
charging price equal only to the cost a.
tho place of sale. The result il that almost
every Greek is using uuininn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb % The jury il
the Bcrdict-Freemnn case have found /,
verdict of 81 ,0G0 for the plaintiff Burdict
brought suit against DE- Freeman for 50.
900 for alternating the affections of PLAINTIFF
wife The parties reside in Smithport, Pa
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

itHcflgO HeFtlu.
sMy dear sir, | am sorry to inform you
that you can not live more than few
hours.
as that so, doctor' Piea'e call district
telegraph boy
"ro ssnl for mini-tsrr'
"No; want to get the latest quotation on
wneat ~
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The Rsv. T. G. Qutn, of Osceola, Wis, was
found drunk at New York, Friday morning,
with his nose bleeding His watch. valued
Vt $3.50, and $50 in money had been stolen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The English language consists Of abont
5000 woris, yet whom man Is pulling On
tight boot or waiting for his wife to dress
for church he nearly always invsnts low
extra words to expires, his feelings
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

There is no less than 81 900, 900, 900 of
dismonds in America today. The most
costly one is that of E D. Morgan's wild
ow, ofNsw York-Governor Morgan Ii
has been offered for S36 600, and is %
carat diamond.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Mr. Labouchere makes bold to coin a
word. Says he: IAN interview with the
name of the interviewer (the word re
quires coming in these days) left ont is
rather poor reading.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The big boys" in Dalton, Conn.
school district celebrated the close of
school the other day by tearing out all
the desks aud making bonfire Of them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
nosFORD,s ACID PHOSPHATE
As A BRAIN Fool

DR.. s. F. Newcomer, Greenfield, O.,
says; 'In cases Of general debility, and
torpor Of mind and body, 1t does exceed.
ingly we'll
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Beauty spots" are now painted with
India ink on the girl'e the periods face,
and she thinks it great deal better than
court plaster.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

According to the latest official statistics
the number of working women in Eng
land and Wales is 7,706,5
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The failure to arrive home at certain
hour of a new cloak so grieved fourteen
year-old Palmertown, Conn, girl that she
attempted suicide.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

In Paris II costs 90 to cremate body.
and this includes coal and labor. with an
urn thrown in.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22
DOWNRIGHT CRUELTY.

TO permit yourself and family TO
Suffer-" 49, -.
With sickness when it can be prevented
and cured so easily
With Hop Bitters !
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

As the doctor turned sadly away from
the patient whom he found using DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, he said; 1T beats me every
time"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Cancer caused fifteen deaths 10 Boston
asst week, just half as many as consump-
ton and seven less than pneumon>
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

Considering the fact that all brides are
beautiful, a curious inquirer wants to
know where AL the plnin married women
come from
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-22

The name of Yale crews trainer this
year Is Gallanough.