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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Mr.. L. F. Nourse, General Western
agent Royal Baking Powder Co, writes;
II have never found so great results from
physicians prescriptions and attendance
upon our children. as ! have after few
days use of Paplllon (eXtract of flax
Skin Cure | cannot describe to you
medically what it has done for us, but
can say that years of treatment have mol
been accomplished what Papillon has
done after few applications. Large
bottles only S1.00 at Drug store
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

decatur, Ind, Aug. ia-Fort Recovery,
thirty miles southeast of this city, is in
undated in the lower part of the town by
the unprecedented overflow of the Wabash
river Small buildings have been swept
away, aud great damage has been done to
corn fields The damage to bridges is
very great The Wabash has low banks,
and the entire country near it is under
water
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

. CHICAGO, Aug. I9-In the Anarchist
trial Wednesday Capt. Black closed his
argument for the defense and Prosecuting
Attorney Grinnell began the closing srgu
ment to the jury. He will probably finish
Thursday afternoon and the case will theT
90 TO the imrY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

IN the latitude of New York, Professor F..
D. Penhallow has found the proportion of
water in tire and shrubs to vary according
TO these general laws: /. The water IN
woody plant is not constant Tor all seasons,
and degends upon conditions of growth. =.
1t is in greatest amount late in May OF early
III June, and least in January = 1t is in
greatest proportion in the sap wood, least in
that which Is older. l. When plants grow
most rapidly they have most water
Arkansaw Traveller.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Congressional nom nations: Eighth Ohio
district, Lieutenant Governor l. F. Ken
nedy, Republican; Seventh Iowa, w. L.
Carpenter, Fusionist; Eighth Alabama,
Cen Joseph Wheeler, Democrat
A joint canvass between Hon A A.
Taylor, Republican nominee for governor OF
Tennessee, and his brother, the Democratic
nominee, is being considered
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is cons
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, POO 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, 1886-08-19
Estate of Phiiauder l.. Gable, Deceased

Estate of Phiaudor l.. Gable, Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed EN-
l.. Cable late of the county of Rock Island, state
Of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court OF Rock ISL
aud county. at the office of the clerk of said
court, in the city of Rock Island, ut the Septem-
Der term, on the Third Monday in September
next. at which time al persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested IL
attend for the purpose of having the same adj u-t
ed. All persons indebted to said estate re
fdersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July. A. D., 1856
MARY j. CABLE.
July IL dSw Executrix
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

The best on earth can truly be said of
Grisg's GIYcerne Salve. which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scaIds burns wounds and all other sores
VIII 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, 1886-08-19

George A. lessen recently appointed
and confirmed as collector at Memphis, has
bondsmen.
Reports from Ya2oo county, Mississippi,
indicate the success of the Prohibition ticket
in Tuesdays election
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALVE

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, sal; rhcum. fever sores, can
ners, piles chIlblalns. cornS. letter, chap
i.cI hands, and all skin cruptioas, guaran-
tted to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. % cents per box For sale by
lIart7 g. Rahnseu
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

DIR. E. w Hill. Glens Falls. N. Y,
saws: Il have used it in cases of nervous
and general debility, and always with sue
cess. consider it an excellent remedy
for atomic dyspepsia, or any low state of
the system"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Don't give up. There is "a cure for ca
tarrh and cold in head. Thousands testify
that Ely's Cream Balm has entirely cured
them Ii is safe and pleasant remedy.
1t is not a liquid or snuff. 1t cures by
cleansing and healing. Price 80 cents.
AT druggists. 60 ceuts by mail. Ely
Bros, Oswego. n. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Charles Hartford, of New Castle. West
chester Co., N. Y, suffered with typhoid
fever, and was given up to die. He was
restored to health in one week by taking
five Brandreth Pills every night and drink
ing plentifully of oatmeal Cruel. A few
doses of Brandreth's Pills will invariably
cure any kind of fever.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

pTFtFTfW'F
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug i1-Consul b
Greepba,tm of Apia reports to the state de-
rartment that Warren Eugene Callahan, a
native of Illinois, left that port on the mail
cutter on July 20 to meet the mail steamer
for San Francisco The captain of the cut
ter reported that when of Tatuila Callahan
jumped overheard, but they got him out
He appeared to have gone suddenly insane.
The captain allowed him to be taken ashore
He has since disappeared, and at last ac-
counts had not been found.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

WALKERToS, Ind, Aug. l9-Hiram Doc
little was accidentally killed here Tuesday
afternoon by being hit on the head with the
ball while playing base ball His sudden
death caused general grief, for he was re
spected by all and an only SON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRICT.

Democratic Congressional Convention at Non
mouth Tuesday. Sept. l4rh, 1886
The democracy in the several counties in the
Eleventh congressional district are requested 10
send delegates to a convention to be held at Mon
mouth, Warren county, on
TUESDAY, September IA, 1885,
at / O'Clock p. M. for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for congress, and to transact such
other business as may be presented for the con-
sideration of the convention
The several counties in the congressional dis
trict will be entitled to the following representa-
ton based upon the vote cast for Cleveland and
Hendricks in 1884 as follows
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

KNOX, Ind, Aug 1.-THE Democratic
joint representative convention of La Porte
Pulaski, and Stark counties met at the
courtroom at l O'Clock p N. Tuesday. On
motion DR. William NJ. Perry, of North
Jutlson, was elected chairman and Charles
II. Peters, of Winamac, secretary. Starke
presented tue names of Sylves ter Bertram
and Q. 2. Musselman; Pulaski md La
Porte presented no candidates O. z. Mus
seiman in a neat speech withdrew his name
There being but one name before the con.
vention-Sylvester Bertram-he was made
the nominee by reclamation
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Purify your blood, tone up the system,
and regulate the digestive organs by tax
| ing Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by all
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Hereafter the lists OF the various
United States legations wNl be sent TO the
Congressional Record
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

DOVER, Del, Aug. ia.-Tbe Democratic
state convention met Tuesday, and, after
several hours of indescribable confusion
nominated ex-Cougressman BENJAMIN T.
bigg 100 governor, and John b. Penning
Ton Tor lieutenant governor. A platform
was adopted which indorses the platform Of
the national convention of 1881, fayors o
reduction OF the tariff, and indorses Presi
dent Cleveland
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Consressmaa Henderson kenominated.
Dixon, Ills, Aug H. The Republican
congressional convention OF the Seventh
district convened here Wednesday. Hon.
Thomas j.. Henderson was nominated by
exclamation.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Mrs. John Jacob Astor drives out in
French landau. at Newport. behind two
dark browns. with plain liveried men OF
the box
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
4 ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate of John Murrin. deceased.

Estate of John Murriu, deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed admin
isuat of the estate Of 10 u Murriu, late OF
the cot MY of Rock Island state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that be will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the office Of the clerk OF said court,
in the city OF Rock l.land. at the October term
on the THIRD Monday in October next. at which
time all persons having CLAIMS against said
tate are notified and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted. All persons
Indebted to said estatc requested TO make I'M
mcdiate payment to the undersigned.
lated tins 10th day OF August,A D.. 1885.
EDWARD MURRTN, Administrator.
j. O'MAsA, ATTY for Admir-. 1ld4w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
MERCHANTS OPINION

Nine Adam, the French Journalist,
writes from midnight until a m.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

The custom of having barmalds in
saloons is gaining ground in San Francis.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Miss Ella Russell, of Ohio, has sung to
vast audiences in every capital in Europe,
and is the favorite singer of the Prince
of Wales.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOC RATS.
The state Convention Called to Order
by Chairman HenseI.

The state Convention Called to Order
by Chairman HenseL
HAREIsGURG, Pa, Aug 1.-THE hour
for conyening the Democratic state conven-
ton was fixed at 20 O'Clock Wednesday,
but shortly after the seats IN the Grand
opera house were gradually filed by the
delegates and spectators The convention
was called 10 order by Chairman Hensel,
and after the reading of a long list of
sergeant alarms, doorkeepers, pages, the
election of temporary officers was proceeded
with Chief clerk of the convention, Z.
Gray Week, read the list of the delegates
The contested seats from the Sixteenth dis
trict of Luzerne ami l.ackawanna; Six
tenth, Seventeenth, Eighteenth and
Twentv-third district of Philadelphia and
Wyoming were referred to the committee
on credentials
R. Milton Speer of Huntingdon, nomi-
mated Hon NJ. C. Herman of Cumberland
county for temporary chairman, who was
elected by reclamation. The reports of the
senatorial districts were received The
names of the delegates composing the COM
mittee on credentials and resolutions were
announced. and the convention adjourned
until . clock.
The convention reassembled at s o'clock
Ex-Congressman Mortimer L Elliott, of
Tioga, was selected for permanent chair
man He was conducted to the chair and
his speech was mastery effort and was
received with great applause The delay
occasioueI by the committee on credentials
not being ready to report, a motion was
made TO have the report of the eommitgee
on resolutions read This point was
warmly discussed aud several
motions were offered, one being to take a
recess until O'Clock. The yeas and nays
were demanded, and resulted, ayes 100,
nays 1sG The Philadelphia delegation
voted 10, and the result was considered a
test OF the allace and Black forces The
report of the committee on credentials was
then received and adopted, Dallas Sanders
from the committee on resolutions read the
sections and planks as adopted in commit
tee,
The platform OF 1881 was rcafiirmed ia
every particular, and was adopted.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

There has been no rain in certain sec
lions of Michigan for three months.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
AN ANSWEK WANTED.

One half the children born in the world
die before they reach the age of i've years.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19

Ten dozen league balls a day per man
is the rate at which they are made.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
HosFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE

Henry NJ. Stanley will lecture in En-
gland next fall.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-19
SENATOR VEST
Addresses the Missouri State Democratic
Convention,

AGffE%sth inc Sbbhe
Convention,
ST. LOUIS, Aug 19-The state Demo
cratic convention called to nominate a Judge
of the supreme court, one railroad commits
sioner, and superintendent of public in
struction, met in exposition hall in this city
at 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning. Elk
Governor John S Phelps was made tenn
porary chairman and the convention imme
iiateiy proceeded to the work of organiza
ton. On taking the chair Governor Phelps
regretted that the late congress had failed
to consider tariff legislation and relieve the
people of taxation as the party was pledged
to do sitter announcing the list of clerks,
sergeant at arms and doorkeepers, Senator
George G. Vest, upon invitation, addressed
the convention He eulogizsd the Demo
cratic party as tue guardian
of the constitutional guarantees to
every citizen and the implaca-
bic foe of centralized government. Refer.
ring TO the failure of tariff reform In the
last session Of congress, he said all efforts in
tfas direction was blocked mainly by the
so called Democrats of the east who stood
firmly against all attempts lie thanked
God that the president had failed to approve
the surplus resolution forced upon he
house by the majority of the senate because
in It's ameu',yd shape 1t was mischievous
and parveTsive of tho true idea of reform
He believed every dollar of the surplus rev
enues should he applied upon the public
debt He denounced the system of build
ing up one section OF the country at the
expense of another as in justice aud robbery.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Cure for FIux.

Many deaths are occurring daily all
over the country from bowel trouble,
but particularly from flux. It seems
to be almost epidemic. The best rem
edy We know OF is Lytle's Elixir. 1t
seems to hit the case exactly, and we
have yet to hear of the first case
where it has failed, if used in time.
1t is made from the prescription of an
eminent physician, who used it him
self in large practice. Lytle's Elixir
ought to be in every home, where it
can be resorted to at once upon the
first appearance of trouble with the
bowels.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

The following letter will be read
with interest by the writer's many
friends in this country:
LADDoNIA, Mo-, Sept. 20, 'S6,
EDITOR COMET THE COMET makes
its appearance in Laddonia with its
usual splendor Johnson City used to
be my home, and still l have not lost
an interest in its people and improve
ments, for one day, (not far off l hope
to make my home there again. IT'S
true we have fine country here, and
good people, but our hearts ever beat
with JOY when we think of the happy
past spent in johnson City. l love to
hear from the dear old place, for it was
there / made my first strides in my
profession-'twas there / learned to
love with that love that makes man
husband-'twas there l learned to
appreciate fully the worth of friend
ship.
] am not sorry | came west, for here
/ have found friends, warm ones, and
also learned the true worth of friend
ship. l used to think how nice it
would be to look over and live on
broad prairies-now l have realized
as much, but find myself yet looking
for hills and vales-for rivers and
springs.
People in our section are watching
with interest the Taylor movement in
Tennessee. Now, Mr.. editor, be easy
on little ALI" for he has some o.
those noble traits you are wont to be
stow upon Robert" The same no
BILE blood that traverses one body is il
the other-a little political difference
is all-"toat fair"
write you the above to let vol
know / have some interest in j. G
and native state, for information con
corning same send you $1.25.
]. w. Cox.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
j. G. HARRIS, Jeweler.

Still here. No, can't quit at all.
l am still in Johnson City. Tenn. is
my home. Live and let live, my mot
to. For the next thirty days l will
clean all kinds of watches and clocks
at 80 cents each.
Fitting watch springs, the best, 75c.
Clock springs, = 50to75c.
Glasses, 10to15c.
Watch hands, 10to15c.
! am prepared to do anything in the
jewelry line, such as cleaning and re-
pairing all kinds of American, Swiss
and English watches; American, Cal
endar and French clocks in first-class
order All the above watches and
clocks cleaned for the next 80 days at
fifty cents each, from Aug. to Sept.
l, 1886. Truly yours,
&c. HARRIS,
Shop in ]. w. Crumley's Office,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
New Quarters.

We take pleasure in announcing
to the public that we are now estab-
lished in our new quarters, one door
west of Christian & Crockett's on
Main street. Having studied the
trade closely for the last few years, we
are now better than ever prepared to
meet the demands of this section.
Thanking you for your very liberal
patronage in thepast and hoping to
merit continuance of the same in the
future, we are,
Very Respectfully,
Farris, Pierce & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

We are now prepared to sell you
goods at lower prices than ever before.
We are now running cash business
and will give our customers every ad-
vantage; will take any kind of pro-
duce as cash.
Below you will find few prices
showing that we will sell you lower
than the lowest:
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Newspaper Decisions.

/ Any person who takes a paper regularly
from postonice, whether directed in his name
or anOther's or whether he has subscribed or
not, is responsible for payment.
2. fla person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay arrears, or the publisher may CON
tlnue to send it until payment is made, and
then collect the whole amount, whether the pa
per is taken from the postofiice or not.
The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers or periodicals from the post
office, or removing and leaving them uncalled
for, is primafacie evidence OF intentional fraud,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

We desire to thank those of our
subscribers who have so promptly re-
sponded to our call for financial assist
ance, and to urge those who received
statements and have not RENTED to
do so at once. We need the money
and your prompt attention will oblige
Very truly
THE COMET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
A Captains fortunate DIscov-
cry.

Capt. Coleman, Schr. Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N.
Y, had been troubled with cough so
that he was unable to sleep, and was
induced to try DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. 1t not only
gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness in his breast. His
children were similarly affected and a
single dose had the same happy effect.
Dr. Kings New Discovery is now the
standard remedy in the Coleman
household and on board the schooner.
Free Trial Bottles OF this Standard
Remedy at Netherlands Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

Messrs. Hodges carried off all the
premiums in the Art department at
the Fair. They made clean sweep
took the blue ribbon on finest display
of photographs, best water color work
and also on crayon. To the merito-
rious always belongs the victory.-B.
Reporter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23

This would be comparatively happy
world if everybody knew the virtues of
SMITHS BILE BEANS as q family
medicine, and acted upon that know
ledge. One half the misery Of the world
comes from ailments which arise from
q bad stomach or a bad liver. Chiefest
among these are dyspepsia, biliousness,
sick headache and Neuralgia.
BILE BEANS viii cure all of these,
besides all miasmatic diseases. Dose:
One Bean.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
E. B. Clark ( Co.
IsuclxIen's ArnicaSalve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblaine, Cornes, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. tits guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by NJ. A. Mcfarland.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
FOR SALE.

! Perkins Shingle Machine.
l Planer and Watcher.
l Pony Planer.
The above machinery is in good
running order, and can be seen at
work in our factory any day. The
single machine can't be beat and
will cut 10 to $4,000 day. The
planners are offered for sale to make
room for heavier machines. Will sell
cheap for cash, or will trade for lum-
Der. GRANT & Son,
Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
The First Oyster supper.
Very Respectfully,
Farris, Pierce & Co.

On next Wednesday night at the
City Hall, an oyster supper (and ice
cream, if the weather is warm, will be
given for the benefit of the Y. M. G. A.
The Association from the beginning
has struggled against a pressure for
money. Our hall is in part fitted up
and our friends are giving us books,
pictures, papers, etc. The work of the
Association is growing in interest and
our young men are becoming more
active and Jealous. We ask all of the
people in Johnson City to help us in
this effort to raise a sum of money we
very much need, and assure you we
will make the supper as pleasant to
you as possible.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
1OO Hands Wanted

The Cranberry Coal and Iron CO.
want SO or 100 good, steady men to
work in the mines. None but steady,
sober men need apply.
G. H. NIMsoN, Supt.
Cranberry, N. G.
June 80, 1886.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City save
Baggage, Expressage and Carriage Hire and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand
Central Depot.
Elegant rooms fitted up at cost OF one mil
lion dollars, reduced to $l,OO and upwards per
day. European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and
elevated railroad to all depots. Famalies can
live better for less money at the Grand Union
Hotel than any other first class hotel in the city
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
Quarterly Court.

The next term of the quarterly
court Monday Oct. 4th 1886. A full
court, all the Magistrates required to
be present. d. w. +. PEOPLES.
Chairman County Court.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-09-23
.sExcursion Rates"

The best thing of the season is the
Sreat bargains offered in Pianos and
Organs by R. B. Overman, of Bristol,
Tenn. Write or call for price.