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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

ToMPKINsvILLE, Staten Island, Feb To-
While a party of Italian laborers were at
work, Monday morning, on the ruins of
storehouse of the American dock at this
place, which was recently Quilted by fire, a
POI ton OF the wall about fifty feet in length
suddenly topPied over and fell, burying a
number Of men in the ruins. One of The
men was crushed to death, another fatally
injured, and four others SERIOUSLY hurt
six others were injured, three of whom
had their legs fractured. and one had his
snull crushed and will die
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The average length of life is on the in :
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in.
durable. The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures eonsump>
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
50 cents and 81, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
AN example of what can be accom-

AN example of what can be accom-
plished by enterprise in daily newspaper
journalism, is demonstrated by the New
York Daily Graphic Inside OF on hour
after the announcement OF Gen. Han
cocks death, that journal issued special
edition with handsome cut OF The De
ceased warrior, accompanied by an il'ns'
trated idea of scenes and incidents about
his home on Governors Island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
Certainly the Best.

Papillon (Clarke's extract of fax Cat
arrh Cure, from an experiment, has
grown TO be the acknowledged superior
of any remedy for similar purposes
Purely vegetable and scientifically pres
paid, it is absolutely harmless, and
effects cures where all other known re-
NEEDLES and the most learned medical tall
ent fail. That it is a favorite with all
classes is evidenced by the fact>that dur
ing the past two years. IS, 600 gallons
have been sold Positively cures catarrh
hay fever, colds, etc, etc. Large bottles
only 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE .

MARzTILLEs III, Dec 2j, 1882.
MEs. DR. KtCK.-l feel il my DUTY 10 you and
to those suffering. as did. 10 let them know bow
yon cured NE: for over ten years / had been
troubled with the worst kind Of sick headaches:
my head nearly bursting and having to vomit.
wha9 | threw mp was very bitter; tn was the on
ly relief con. d get: the last wear before began
your treatmeu. WAS troubled with severe pains
between my shoulders and the small OF my back;
/ had a or at many different doctors without su1.
cess, my husband persuaded Inc IN place myself
under your care. which did the 18th day Of May
lSs2; II has now been over one year SINCE had
spell of sick headache: had severe pains OF the
top of my head; it was sore from pain; this is all
gone. and am not troubled VITA my shoulders or
back anv more; can ride long distance enjuY
good day. and return home feeling none the worse
= thing / could not do for seNera years.
Some get discnuraged after anctnrln. a .hnll
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

LONDON, Feb. 16.-A turbulent meeting
Of unemployed workingmen was held Mon
day at birmingham After the meeting a
procession was formed and attempts were
made to plumber the shops on some of the
business streets The police were promptly
IN hand, however, and by energetic action
at the lightning of the demonstration sue
ceeded in preventing pillaging and suppress
ING the riot.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is cem>
pounded on scientific principles upon
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, 1886-02-16
The Proved by the following
Similar could be Given did Space Permit:

time and qui saying they are wore than when
they began; know II Is disCousaging in these old
chronic diseases; used to think was no b.,tcr
but my husband would encourage me hy ssvip
he knew was better, 50 | followed Girrciior.
CLOSELY and took my medicine regularly; pov
can see and enjoy the benefits of petseyrrsprs
Some say II costs so much; my first bill was s2l =
an it grew less every time until it wrs only =
cents; We don't begrudge the money paid ui,
considering what benefits we hrve received. gry
person wishing to enquire further into the n'ar'r,
will ell on OF address me.
Yours respectful
MRS. l.. L, PEDDICGEn
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WASHINGTON Cry. Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on agriculture expect within q
few days to report Mr. Houck's bill to pre-,
vent the spread of pleuro-pneumonia. 1t
allows the government authorities, with the
cooperation Of the state, to condemn and
slaughter infected nerds, the government to
pay half the value of the stock killed 1t
authorizes the president, in the event of the
refusal of n state in which the disease is
prevalent, to cooperate with the federal
authorities to declare the state in quaran-
tine
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Ely Bros. have used two bottles Of
your Cream Balm for catarrh since De-
cember. A sore in my hostril-the cause
of much suffering-has entirely healed;
have used no other medicine This
spring l feel better. can walk and work
with more ease than have in any spring
since 1S61.-Mary Z. Ware. Hopeful, Va.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The use of Ely's Cream Balm, cure
for catarrh, hay fever and cold in the
head. is attended with no pain, annoy-
ance or dread, which can be said of no
other remedy. II is not a liquid or a
snuf but is easily applied with the finger.
1t affords instant reliet and cures where
doctors have failed. All druggists have
it. Price SO cts.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
| Wealthy Resident of Lincoln says:

LINCOLN, III, NOV. L, 1879.
To the Editor:-Foryears my health has been
miserable | have suffered from complication of
TROUBLES, having serions kidney trouble and the
worst of female disease which IN ade life almost
burden TO me; had catarrh very nadly, and my
liver was much diseased | also had humorous
piles, from which | suffered terrible agony, and
many medicines, until applied to DR. Mrs, keck.
and. by strictly following her advice and treat
ment, she has cured me: the tumors she removed
without The use OF the knife. ] feel better than
have for ~ year,, and can word more and walk
further, with pleasure, while before treated with
Mrs. keck was in agony.
lhope aLy of my friends wha are in poor health
may take my advice and Goas | have done. II auy
one wishes to know more OF my case they nay call
on me. Respectfully,
MRS. JOHN EVANS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
I'VE wish our readers to know tbat

1--WE wish our readers to know that we
have found much benefit from using
Simmons Liver Regulator. Our trouble.
originated and rendered chronic many
years in India, leaves little hope of a
perfect cure from anything But the
Regulator has afforded more relief than
all else We have tried. We say this with
out the wish or knowledge of j. H. Zeilin
& Co, the proprietors-Rev. r. G. Viii
der, Ed. Missionary Review" Prince
ton. N j."
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 16.-It has been
officially announced at the White House
that there is no truth whatever in the state
ment widely circulated in the press dis
patches that the Office of comptroller of the
currency has been rendered to Mr.. Ridgeley,
of Springfield, Ills On the contrary, no
tender Of this position has so far been made
to any person, and, therefore, no one Is con-
sidering the propriety of its acceptance, as
was stated in Mr.. Ridgeley's case Nor is
there any foundation for the rumor that the
president had made up his mind to appoint
a western man to the Office
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

My hearing, which has been very de-
fective for years, has greatly improved
since have been using Ely's Cream Balm
and feel quite confident that perman-
ent cure will be effected. Rev. B. E.
Mayo, Table Rock, Pawnee Co., Neb.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Giycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

MIR, Henry MYlander, a well known
tailor of Baltimore, writes:-'1 have been
for some time with severe
pain in my back from which l was unable
to obtain relief. Il gave Salvation Oil
trial and less than bottle entirely cured
me. l do not hesitate to pronounce it a
most excellent liniment."
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this. Many cases are brought on
by overwork, anxiety, excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration; it is
also inherited Invariably sIeeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be
fore one becomes insane. Constipation
induces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath,
piles, pimples, low spirits, headache, etc.
DIR. Jones' Red Clover Tonic relieves
constipation, thereby curing these dis
eases, Price, 80 cents, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

100000 people in the L. s, are
troubled with cough or throat affection
We offer 81 900 reward for case (ihe
last stages of the disease excepted which
and not be relieved by aproper use of DR..
Y Stones Bronchial Waters. Sample
free Address, STONE MEDICINE Co
Quincy III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 16-It has been
ascertained that more than two-thirds of the
bills introduced up to this date are for pri-
vate benefit, chiefly war claims and pensions.
The whole number OF bills introduced is
5,554, of which 3,S05 are private. The whole
number of joint resolutions is III, of which
sixteen are private These figures and in
formation in relation to the subject are to be
used in connection with the movement in
augurated by Mr.. Springer for the enact
ment of a law to remit private claims, ex-
cept pensions, to the courts.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Advices from Constan-
tinople indicate that the porte is apprehen-
sive of the renewal by Servia of her attacks
on Bulgaria, and an uprising by the Greeks
in the event of the resumption of hostilit:es
Great secrecy is maintained respecting the
position of the Greek fleet There is good
reason, however, for believing that it is Turk
ing in the Negroponte channel-a good posi-
ton both for protecting and for making a
descent ON Salonica,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Your remedy tor rheumatism is IN
paralelled. | had fall which sprained
my ankle and foot, leaving me with
rheumatism in both. | used Athlophor-
os, and am once more sound. Mr.. NJ.
Clark. G22 Sixth street, Des Moines,
Iowa.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
THE WINDSOR OUTRAGE.
NO CLUE TO THE ASSAILANT or
MISS ALDRiDGE.
The Victim of an Unspealtable Scoundrel
In Precarious Condition Her Account
of the Affair-sudden Death Likely To
BE the Miscreant's Fate IL Caught.

WINDSOR, Ills, Feb 16-Miss Georgia
Aldridge, the young woman who was hanged
by an unknown ruffian last Friday night
and narrowly escaped death, regained con-
seriousness Sunday noon.~ She had lain in
stupor for thirty six hours She is still in a
very precarious condition, being completely
exhausted from the excitement and the
nervous shock She suffers great pain in her
chest and back, and the attending ply sicians
do not now know how the case will terminate
She can not yet talk much about the as
sault, and she has no remembrance of her
assailant except that he was a large man
As he spoke to her only in whisper, she
says, she can not pos lilly know whether the
voice was that of any one she knew or not
aft r she had been hanging few moments,
and while the man was in the house proba
bly, writing the note he left behind him, the
strings by which she gas hanging broke and
she fell to thu ground. The man cam back
and strung her up to the tree for the second
time. She has no idea how long she hung to
the tree. 1t seemed to her an age, she saws
She thinks she remembers hearing some one
who was whistling pass by the house, enter
the yard, and cut her down. She can give
no clew that will be of any service in detect
ing the guilty man
Many theories are advanced, but there is
only weak circumstantial evidence to sup
port them Windsor people are still wild
with Indignation over the affair, and would
not hesitate to mob the guilty man were his
guilt lie established. 1t is great disap-
pointment to the Infatuated people that TIE
young woman herself can not furnish any
substantial evidence The village will Offer
a reward and the county AMI state viii be
asked to add to it
Monday Miss Aldridge's condition was
much worse. The excitement of Sunday
due to her attempt to remember the terribla
events of Friday hight and the attentions OF
over--ealous friends, have given her bael-
set She still suffers great pains internally,
and is unable to take mu Ii nourishm mt.
No arrests have been made, though every
suspicion is directed against a well-known
Windsor party. The young lady's return.
ing memory throws no light on the mys,
.ery.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

State Senator G. W. Plunkitt, of New
York, was sufferer for six years from
dumb ague and fever. He was completely
cured by taking five Brandreth Pills
every night for week. One or two tax
en- every night are perfectly safe for old
Ut young, male or female.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
A GREAT DISCOVERY

The greatest discovery fthe nineteenth
century is DR.. Leslie's Special Prescrip-
lion for sick headache, which is the dis
covery of an eminent physician and used
10y HIM for over thirty years before giving
it to the public, and it stands today with
ont rival Read advertisement in another
column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

One would suppose that coffin was
about the last thing IN the world thief
would carry off. but John n Dodd.
Chestertown, Md, undertaken. reports
that on last Saturday night one of these
houses of the dead was actually stolen
from his shop on High street.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

In Norway it is believed that wolves
are frightened ava by telegraph lines.
1t is said that however hungry wolf
may be he will never go into Il spot that
IS enclosed by ropes stretched on posts.
Since the first Geographic line was estab,
llshed, twenty years ago, wolves have
never appeared in its neighborhood.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Ladies love delicate and delicious per-
fumes. In Parker's Hair Balsam they not
only satisfy this taste. bat have an article
which arrests falling hair, removes dam
druff. restores the original color and i'm
parts beautiful gloss. sof,ness and life
Does not soil the linen. is not a dye
clearly and economical.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WATERBURY,, Conn, Feb. ga sub-com-
mittee of the house committee on education
has agreed to report favorable the Willis
bill appropriating $40, 900, 900 for educational
pHrp Ises. Mr.. Willis says the full commit
tee will ade.it the report, and that it will hs
made TO IT,. Louise next week.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

One of the most curious phases of human
nature shows itself in that oft-made remark,
"Well, he didn't take his millions with him. y
Enough consolation has been drawn from
that circumstance to make host Of poor
people half content with their Tx
change
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
HoSFOED'S ACID PHOSPHATE


DIR. C. Roberts, Winchester, ILL.,, says
Il have used it with entire satisfaction in
cases of debility from age or oyerwork,
and in inehristes and dyspepsia, and am
vel nleased with its effects y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb l6.-The Fitz
John Porter bill will probably pass the
house. Tbs senate has been polled by Fitz
John tSrter's friends, and it is found that if
Stanford, Mitchell of Oregon, or Spooner
vote for the bill it will pass. 1t has enough
friends already announced to carry it
through the senate with the vote of any one
of the three named.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
SECOND LETTER, 1883.

PEsoTUN. Champaign COsnty IL.
August 4, 1855.
To TIRE PUBLIC: | with 10 state that in the sum
mer of 1882. wGs treated by Mis-. DR.. Heck for
consumption and was cured sound and well My
treatment occBpied about eight months Sine
my recovery / have become very rugged and
strong, and now enjoy good heolIh
Respectfully, ANNA ADAIR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. 16.-Actins
Comptroller of the Currency Snyder has de
clared general dividend of 17.6 per
cent in favor Of the creditors of the Scan
denavian National bank of Chicago, Ills,
making in all 81. 46 per cent paid to the
creditors of the bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
From a Prominent Society Lady
Of Quincy, Ill.
Corner Fourteenth and YorR Street
Quincy. H.. October ,, lA--.


To the Public was great 81 iIcrer from The
worst chronic eaiarrh for over fifteen years has
lost the sense of smell and being compelled 10 use
six 10 ten pocket handk erchefs in q single day
while my breath WAS so offensive could not 20 m
10 society; aud | suffered with the most severe
headaches having sick headaches 0fieu. Tli~ ca
tarrh finally Affected my lungs vc'y badly. su that
l conghed ard raised great quantities Of yellow
matter and had pains il my lun-s. sud WIS sothin
in flesh so weak could hardly walk across the
floor; my face was covered with ugly brown bot
ches ans had great misery in my back: in fact
was nearly dead when ! was placed under Mis-
Dr. keck's treatment. Although my husband d
not believe il would benefit me. nd confidence
and followed her directions and shr cured me Of
the above troubles and the cure i permanent for
| have beer well for three Years ana have not Ia
ken any medicine in that time. But, in order 20
accomplish this | 'ook her medicines for many
months, and before | beg 7 To feel better I fei,
much worse. she told me would do NV Quln-
CY friends all know this is true, and they are now
astouished tbFt am % strong and well, fer now
expose myself 10 sll KINDS of weather without any
return Of the catarrh. ANY one VITO doubts this
can write me. MRS FRANK WEBER.
at her Medical Infirmarv. Dayennnrt
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

A society called the Dai Nippon Keizai
kai Japanese Economic league) has been
organized in Japan. Its object is To investi-
gate the economic system of modern nations,
with view to the establishment of such a
system in Japan.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALyE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. % cents per box For sale by
Hartz 4, Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
EITHER A FOOL OR A WILLIAM
Opens the Throttle of n Locomotive
Several Men Badly Hurt.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Feb. 16-Be-
tween IL and IL o'clock Saturday night
some one threw open the throttle of the
Baltimore & Ohio engine No. 100, standing
on switch here, and the macbine'started
cas- at the rats of thirty miles an hour.
At bridge No. 80, twelve miles from
here, the flying engine ran into west-bound
freight, with disastrous results Both
engines and six cars were totally wrecked
and Engineer Anderson, Fireman Armsby,
Conductor Bradford and Brakemen Murray
and Westbrook were ell badly wounded,
Andersons life being despairei OF. The
sending out of the engine is supposed to have
been the deliberate act of seme one with
grudge against the crew of the freight train.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

A STRIPPING who is attending school in
Cooper township, Webster county, Iowa,
is reported 10 be six feet six inches in his
stockings.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Dear Madam Il IL row overtwo years sine, yoI
cured me Of sick headaches which had anuml-,
Of year / also had pains in my back and lrtv.rp
my shoulders; still feel well and hearty, weIH
ing more than ever in my life. for which ! ir.'
very grateful to you and wish you all success.
any person doubling this viii please address me
Yours with respect,
MRS. l. E. PEDlICOhD
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

mo Mans Land" just south of the fal
corner of Kansas, has been seized by set,
Tiers.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Manhatteu Island, Professor Fairchild
says. is gradually sinking, and the sea
will yet cover the present site of New
York
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

= IL is said that there are 1,000. 600 child
rem in England who do not attend school
by reason of the poverty Of their parents.
1t may be added that in half of these
cases drink is the cause of the poverty,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The failure to arrive home at certain
hour of a new cloak so greved fourteen
year-old Palmertown, Conn, girl that she
attempted suicide.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The Hamilton (Csnada) Spectator
says that on one of the very cold but
sunny days common IN that locality a
difference Of 80 deg. exist between the
shady and sunny side of the street.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

The first umbrella ever seen in England
was carried by footmau named John
Mcdonald, and it is a remarkable fact
that it belonged to somebody else, and
was taken ''by mistake for his own"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

Worth. of Paris. il said to employ as
many as 1000 people in his famous es
adjustment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
Civil Service Examinations for Consul

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb 16-Belmont of
New York introduced in the house Monday
a resolution calling upon the civil service
commission for an opinion as to whether
civil service examinations are feasible for
appointments TO, or promotion IN, consular
Offices, and if so, requesting them to formu-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

ate an act covering such cases; designating
places where such examinations should be
held, and the probable expense attached
tharato
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

One field of ice that passed down the
Penobscnt river last week is declared to
have contained upward OF $50 acres.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16
Second Letter from an Illinois Lady,

SEYMOUR Champaign Co., H. June 1886
public how improved under the treatment
and by the advice OF Mrs Dr. Keck To surprise friends and
neghbos and doing of house work.
years of inability do anything and much suffering
day without lying those terrible bad feelings
nearly all left esher than life before
appetite and feel though life worth the living am troubled
more with that cold cmmy and have long
less nights but retire. and sleep well
night took the an at Seymour and Champaign DR.
Keck short time the and walked
from the depot eighth of a mile this
thing for who had for been hopesy ncmab
Mrs Keck being the only who hope People
have during the years that stare
weud from the dead advise afflicted
goto Mrs Heck and by following her advise implicitly
done, they will. without doubt, be greatly benefited
Respectfully, Mrs VIM ANDERSON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-16

An academy of Oriental languages is o
be founded at Berlin this year