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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
WORK IN THE HOUSE.
The Postmaster General Replies to the
Eixht-Hour Question.

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb l5-The reply
of the postmaster general to the resolution
calling for information as to whether the
eight-hour law is applicable to
letter carriers, was laid before the
answer the postmaster general says
that there is no department regulation pre-
scribing the number OF hours of labor of | .
ter-carriers, and that the eight hour law has
not been deemed applicable to letter-carriers,
because they are not regarded as 'laborers,
workmen or mechanics" The opinion that
the law YVES no. applicable was, the post
master general is informed, promulgated
from the department before his incumbeacy,
and no change has been directed since.
Payson from the committee on public
lands reported favorably the bill to quiet
the titles of settlers on DesMoines river
lands in Iowa; calendar.
Goddes of Ohio from committee on war
claims reported back Blanehards resolution
calling on the secretary of the treasury for
information as to the funds seized or col
lected by Gems Banks or Butler while in
command of the department of the gulf
adopted
A resolution was reported from the CON
mittee on accounts authorizing the employ
meut of two men in the document room oil
the house. A long discussion ensued as to
the propfiety of increasing the present forle
i'll the face OF promised reform and economy.
While it was generally conceded that the
I'D titional force was necessary the resolu
ton, on motion Of Cox OF North Carolina
was recommitted, with Instructions to thl
committee on accounts. to asce. tain and re
pert what reduction may be made in mum
Der ami compensation OF Officers and EN-
ployes of the house without diminishing the
efficiency OF the force.
Bragg, from military affairs, report d the
bin providing the location of branch sol
diers' home west of the Rocky mountains
The house then took final action on the bill
authori ing national Ianks to increase theiI
capital stock and change their location and
names by tai ling the motion to reconsider
the vote ~ which the ill was passed OF
Thursday.
The house then went INTO committee Of
/, the whole OIL Fitz John Porter Swinburnt
of New York was entitled to the floor, but
being in ill-health his speech was read by
the clerk. H held that it was but justice
to restore Fit John Porter to his full posi-
ton and honor; that army Jealousy hat
blackened the record of Gen Porter as it haC
furnished that of Gen Mcclellan whom his
tory however, would place along ide the othe
departed military chieftain, Gen Grant
| In conclusion Swinburne said: The coun
| try owes Gen. Porter g altitude rather thar
| punishment
Houck of Tennessee said that he woult
vote against the pending bill because he be
iieved it ABSOLUTELY destructive OF the very
fabric of the government Itself
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
What is if? and what it is.

Papillion (Clarke's extract of fiax) Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable bene>
fits to mankind, was discovered by accid
ent. The proprietor. engaged in the pre-
paration of certain plants, from time to
time noticed the effect of workin3 in the
pulp watts on the skin. Ii there was pres
ent any cutaneous cruptionS, wsris, blem
ishes or scrofulous symptoms. all disap>
peared as if by magic. After experiment,
ing ten years. it has become a scientific
fact and priceless boon to the human
race. From giving away II few bottles,
the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts 10 .o32.
90 bottles. Large bottles only 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
VIII King William Do IT.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Times publishes a
dispatch from Vienna which states that
King William has resolved to sign a treaty
of peace with Bulgaria regardless of the az
gressive action and the menacing attitude
of Greece in the southern portiolt of the Bal
kan peninsula This is undoubtedly the
Wow of the Servian kings intentions which
the Austrian government desires to have dis.
seminated and believed abroad, but it is
greatly at variance with the increased vigor
displayed by Servia during the past few
days in the preparations for promptly re-
Stunning the war at the expiration of the
present truce which ends by limitation at
midnight on Sunday the 2stii of the present
month
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
GOT A CORNER ON CoFFiNs.
An Undertaken Who Owns a Cemcter,
Eun n for

An Undertaken Who Owns a Cemetery
Runs 1t for Cash.
BRADFORD, Pa, Feb l5-The Oak Gene
terry association was formed in this city a
few years ago, and several acres of ground
for cemetery suitable to the needs of the
city were purchased and laid out as hurys
ground. The cemetery is the Greenwood of
this city and vicinity. Philip Webster, a
prosperous undertaken of Bradford was
large subscriber to the stock of the associa-
ton, and has gradually purchased the to *
of the others until he is now virtually the
owner OF all the unpnrchased cemetery lots
A few days ago Mrs. Lewis Dunning, OF
Tarpor, died. Her husband came to Brad
ford to make arrangements for her burial
He purchased q coffin at Morris & Lanes
establishment He then went to the office of
the Oak Hill cemetery to purchase burial
lot The clerk in charge asked him if he
had bought his coffin. Cunning replied tina.
he had.
''Wheref" asked the clerk.
AT Morris g. Lanes" said Dunning
Then, l can't sell you lot in the
cemetery" replied the clerk mo person
can obtain a lot at Oak Hill unless he pur-
chases the coffin at Webster's shop and
engages his services at the funeral These
| are Mr.. Webster's orders
Dunning inquired at Webster's and found
the clerks statement to be correct. He
countermanded his order at Morris & Lanes
| and got his coffin at Wobstsr's
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
ROBERTSON THE
THE SLUMS OF LONDON MAKE
TROUBLE LEICESTER.

A Desperate Fight Between the Police
and the Rioters-Many Broken Heads
The Mob Dispersed -Sensation in the
Chamber of Deputies-Flashes.
LONDON, Feb. 15-The rioting at Leices
ter was renewed at midnight Friday. The
chara, ter of the mob is very different from
that of the crowds which created the dis
turl ancei Wednesday and Thursday. Most
OF the strikers from the hosiery mills have
withdrawn from the street,, being satisfied
Tor the present with the decision to
have their differences with tbs
owners settled by arbitration Their
places were filed in the MOI
which committed its outrages in the
early hours of Saturday morning by
the lowest roughs, vagabonds and thieves of
the city led by few demagogues, calling
themselves Socialists, who had come down
from London to foment and prolong the dis
turbances For time the rioters had
things their own way. They marched
through the streets in separate gangs, each
Of which was large enough to overpower the
police and special constables who were gen
orally isolated or assembled in small
squads. The police, however, soon
rallied, and attacked the main
body of the rioters in force. deS-
perate fight ensued in which many bones
were bro en- on 9th sides although no one
is believed to lie fatally iljuf1d. After half
an hours merciless hand-t o-hani fighting
the rioters succum6el and i.e in all direc-
tons, leaving their wounded and several
prisoners in the hands of the police Among
the latter are some old criminals who have
long been wanted by the police ior past
otfenses
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Aust.ia bark
Kral,cica was driven on the Barn & 1t
sholls Friday morning Capt Matevz Glue
and the crew of thirteen started in the long
boat for the shore, but drittel eleven miles
southwark, and the boat VS. capsi. ell 10y
the heavy seas The captain and five sea
men were all that got to the shore alive at
the time of tho accident Capt Ridsway, Of
live-sasing station No Il, manned surf
boat with six men and started TO-. the
wreck. Finding i desc. ted they started back
Through terrific sea. Their boat was also
oyersurne before they reached shore The
captain and three OF his men swan to shore
safely, but three were drowned
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

There is society Tor the benefit of
newsboys down at Washington.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
BAD RAILWAY WRECKS.
Two Men Killed in New York and Thir-
teen Injured in Tennessee.

Two men Ne" tOfk ana MR.
teen Injured in Tennessee.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. l5.-News has
just reached this city OF fearful accident
on the Alabama & Great Southern railway
near Coaling, Ala The through express
which left here at O'Clock Friday night,
was thrown from the ira * and two sleepers.
ladies' coach AMI a smoking ar were
pitched over an emil ankment 1t is reported
that thirteen persons were injured, but
none fatally. No names could be learned.
The train was thrown from the track, it is
thought by gang of train wreckers
MIDDLETON, n. Y, Feb l5-The nj 5ht
express on the Ontario a Western railroad,
which left Osweyo at g:15 Friday night ran
into a washout one mile west of Liberty,
Sullivan county, at O'Clock Saturday
morning The engine, express car. and bag
gage day coach were thrown from the
track. Engineer George st John ana Fire
man A. L. Lewis were killed and three of the
passengers We're seriously hurt
Boston, Feb. ia well-filed pas en-. er
train Of four cars on thu Ma sachu etts Ca lie
| roai left Waltham for Boston at G::5 a. N
Saturday. At C!ematis station tine engine
ard tender stopped on a blilge, which I'M
mediataly gave way, pieciU. tating both into
the stream iD six feet OF water The engn-
eer and fireman were la lly bruised aEc
| nearly drowned. The engineers caution il
| stopping the train saved four cars, contain
| ing l35 business men AMI between forty and
fifty ladies from being pit .hed into the
river
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
A Wealthy Resident of Lincoln says:

Proved the following
Siml Lett could be Given did Space Permit;
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
Providing for q Rainy Day.

o rainy morning not long ago gentle
man on the north side found tramp lying
down in his hay now
What are you doing here!" inquired forci-
bly,.
'Takin it easy, boss" was the quiet an.
swer.
We'll, you want to get out in quick time,
YOU lazy loafer, Why don't you go to work
lad earn ivingf
Il don't have to work"
Don't you 1t doesn't strike me that you
are bloated bondholder or monopolist
Maybe hain't now, boss, but will be- -
why amt you at it, them"
That's what am Can't you see that I'm
laying up for a rainy day"
The gentleman saw, and not only let the
tramp stay under shelter, but gave him a
quarter to keep for a nest egg-Merchant
Traveller
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
HoRATIO SEYMOUR.

Horatio Seymour was born at Pompey.
Onondago county.N. Y. on May 81, 1910.
His elementary education was obtained in
the academies of Oxford and Geneva New
York, and at Partridge's Military school
in Middetown, Connecticut. He studied
law. and was admitted TO the bar in 1882,
but never praticed that profession, being
drawn away from it by the care OF the
large property left by his father. Begin
ming in !S41, he was four times elected
a member of the New York ASSEMBLY,
and in 1S45 he was the Speaker of that
body.
Governor Seymour was democrat in
all that the name implies. Honest in all
things and faithful adherent to the
principles of truth and justice. He was
democrat, like all members OF the party
in the north, but for whose patriotism
and loyalty, it ia feared that rebellion
would have been successful. and like 9th
er brave men he has been the victim OF
partisan animosity He was truly one
of New York's and the coun-
try's greatest men, aud the
mourning over his death is of a national
character. He was called to the great
office of governor of the empire state in
the midst of the civil conflict. He bent
every energy to sustaining the federal
government and the successful prosecu-
ton of the war. Not once did he falter
His loyalty to the constitution and union
never for moment relaxed. The gover>
ment did not have in the loyal states a
more suntirng and earnest supporter OF
him the New York Sun says;
Mr.. Seymour was man of high
character and eminent abilities. No man,
we suppose, in the history OF New York
ever enjoyed such unqualified popularity
among the members of his own party
There was an extraordinary charm in his
manner and his speech. His style, while
most cultivated, refined. and elevated
was cordial, unaffected, and entirely dem
ocrstic He appealed always to the
reason of those he addressed His ora
tory flowed along, smooth, powerful, and
convincing. He did not deal much with
the emotions, and the views he advocated
seemed to grow up in the minds OF HI
hearers AS by natural process. rather
than to be forced into them by the will
and passion of the orator. lie Away:
impressed the public MS the fairest think
ers and the most disintcIested of advo'
Gates lie seemed to be inspired by hiel
ideals of geutlemsnly and morally con
duct His judgments were tolerant ant
moderate; his ani,nositi,s few; his friend
ships MANY aud sincere.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

GENERAL HANCOCK ought to have been
president of the United States. 1t is not
consoling, everything considered, to re,
fleet at this moment that lie was defeated
in his struggle for that Office. Whatever
may be said of his opponent, he was
thoroughly informed man, and not
shadow of wrong doing or mistrust ever
rested on his name or reputation. 1t has
been habit to speak of him as The 81
perb' Was he not that in character as
well as in looks2 Did there ever exist
more generous, chivalric, heroic nature2
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

PARIS, Feb. 15.-Durirg fierce deDat, in
the chamber of deputies Friday night, NJ
Duchesne gave the lie direct to NJ Clemen-
ceau, in consequence of statement made
by the latter which reflected on the honor
of the Royali3ts NJ. Clemenceau at once
sent two seconds to NJ. Duchesne with a
challenge, which was promptly accepted
All tho arrangements for the duel were com
pleted when NJ Flaquet, president OF the
chamber, interposed, and induced NJ. Ouch
esne to make a verbal apology, with which
NJ Clemcnccau expressed himself satisfied
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

LONDON, Feb l5.-Sir Hugh Chillers,
home Sc Rotary, has appointed a committee,
over which he will himself preside, to in
qnire into the causes which led to the riots
the character OF the persons who partci-
patel in the disorder and the conduct of the
police in dealing with the mob.
The queen has written an open letter ex
pre- sing her sympathy with the tradesmel
and others who Suffered by the riots Of lest
Monday and Tuesday.
The better classes of London have been
thoroughly aroused to the real needs of the
unemployed OF the $50, 900 already sub
ribbed during the past three days for their
relief nearly all has been contributed by
metropolitan merchants and ba .kers.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

II when You call for Hop Bitters (see green c'us-
ter Of Hops on the tuhite labte) the druggist hands
ont any stuff called c. D. Warmers German Hop
Bitters or with other Hop name. refuse il and
shun hat druggist a. you would viper and il be
has taken your money for the stuff indct hin for
the fraud and him for the damages for the
swindle and We will reward you literally for the
conviction
See U, $. Court injunct on against c. D. WsI-
Ger, Reading, Michigan, and all his statesmen,
agents, druggists, and other imitat0rs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

MARsrILIEs. H., Dec, ~, 1852.
Mrs. DR. KVCK:-l feel il my duty 10 YOU and
to those suffering, as did, 10 let them know how
You cured me; for over ten years | had been
tronDled with the worst kind Of sick headaches :,
my head nearly bursting aud having Ia vomit,
wha' threw up WAS very bitter; IN WIS The on
iy relief | coH'd get; the last wear Def re began
your treatment was troubled with severe pains
between my shoulders ana the small OF my back
had great manv different doctors without "a
cess; my husband persuaded me 10 place myself
under yonr care which did The III day OF May.
iSS9, It has now been over oHe var snicr tad il
spell of sick headache. had severe pains on jhc
top Of my head; il sore from pain; this l. all
gone, and am not troubled wita my shoulders uT
back any more; l can ride lntg distance criov q
good Gay. and eurn home feeling none the worse
u thing could moi do iur s,Vvra wears
Some gel dIsC0Hrr ccd after doclGTiu.- a short
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb 15.-The investi-
eating committee of the house, Saturday
resumed its work at9 a m Superintendent
Miller, of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, appeared, and in answer to the ques.
ton whether messages hal passed Oct
18th or 18th between John r. Nc.
Lean and Allen O. Myers, Henry BOIL,
and G. W. Constantine, replied that he did
know of some having passed, and in reply
to further questions said that his re ollectio,
'of them was that they were for the most
part questions in regard to how oe tain dis
tricts hal gone. He declined to produces
them under the SUI p nna with which he ha /
been served, Oh the advice OF his e;,un. ell
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
Fifty Tho usand a Yaer.

To be sure. You've "oniy got a cold
"only cough" ''Be all over in few
days" Don't worry about me-" Well,
We won't But 80 600 people die every
year in the United States from consump-
ton. And every soul of them began
that way. Better stop it now with Park
er's Tonic, This remedy will expel the
cold ut once.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

LONDON, Feb. 15-The Standard pub
lished a dispatch from its correspondent at
Berlin, who says he is authorized to state
positively that China will not send a special
envoy to the vatican, as was rumored that
she would do, in order to counteract the
growing influence of the French through
their missionaries in the administrative
affairs of the Chinese empire and its de
Tendencies The dispatch adds that China
will probably send ENJOYS to Berlin, Vienna.
Paris, and the court of the Quirinal at
Rome, and that the latter envoy willralso
be accredited to the vatican
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

better. But, II, on the other hand the
company is able to establish fully the
validity Of the patent it will be well to
have the dispute settled irrevocably in
its favor No injustice is contemplated
BY the suit. The public is an interested
spectator, but one that will accord fair
play to all the parties concerned.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
He Was willing to Compromise.

Sam Johnsing has been suspected of steal
ing dogs in order to obtain reward A
conversation he had with Judge Penny
bunker encouraged the idea that he is none
too honest "Ef man was ter steal dat fine
pointer dog OBJ yourn, how much reward
would you glib ter get him back, ledge"
About s." Boss, gimme 81 and I'll jess
huff dat dog alone Dem am special rates
which amt offering to de general public
Oars a circus coming, and Use got ter hab
money "-Texas Siftinps.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
GOOD REsuLTs In livery CASE.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
OF Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that settled on his lungs, had tried many
remedies without benefit Being induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen, drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

Mr.. Yahashi, of Toxic. has invented
and patented method of weaving car
pets with feathers. According 10 his
method feathers are reduced to silky
state by the action of chemicals. and then
woven like ordinary cotton stuff.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

time and qui saying they are worse than when
they began know II is discousaging in the Sc old
chronic diseases; ! used to think / was no better
but my husband would encourage me by sayin
he knew was better, so | followed direction.
closely and took my medicine regularly: now
eau see and enjoy the benefits of perseverance
Some say il costs 80 much; my first bill was s2I *
an it grew less every time until it VIZ only II
cents; we don't begrndge the money rsid oDi
considering what benefits We hpye received. gnv
person wishing to enquire further into The u'arrrr
will call on or address me,
Yours respectful
MRS. L. Z. PEDDICpKU
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

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 consnmp>
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,
so cents and 81, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15
ALL PLAYED OUT"

Don't know what ais me lately.
Can't eat well.-can't sleep well. Can't
work. and don't enjoy doing anything.
Amt really sick, and | really amt well J..
Feel all kind o played out, someway'
That is what scores of men say every
day. If they would take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" they would
soon have no occasion TO say it. II puri-
fies the blood tones up the system and
fortiffes it against disease. 1t is great
an;i-blious remedy as well
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

State Senator G. w. Plunkitt, of New
York, was Q sufferer for six years from
dumb ague and fever. He was completely
cured by taking five Brandreth Pills
every night for a week. One or two tax
en- every night are perfectly safe for old
or young, male or female.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

Waste no time; delays have dangerous
ends If member of your family is suf-
fering with Il slight cough or cold; don'I
wait until it develops itself into con
sumption, but procure at once a bottle of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and cure thai
cough,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

LONDON, Feb. l5.-The Posts Berlin cor
respondent says thefeeling among German
manufacturers against taking part in ths
Paris exposition. to be opened in 1899, is very
general and exceedingly strong 1t is likely,
therefore, that a large majority of them
will ignore the invitation extended by the
exhibition officials, and the German exhibit
will be very small.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

My hearing, which has been very de-
fective for yeare. has greatly improved
since have been using Ely's Cream Balm
and l feel quite confident that perman-
ent cure will be effected B. E.
Mayo, Table Rock, Pawnec Co., Neb.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

SHAMoXIE, Pa, Feb. 15.--Daniel Gal
laghar, aged Is years, while iiding OH the
cars between here and Mouut Carmel, fe. j
under the wheels and one of his legs was
cut OFF He lay on the track conscious but
unable to move for an hour, when passen,
ger train came along, cutting the other lee
off close to his body. He died after being
taken to his home in Springfield
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

1t is stated in the last issue of Science
sparrow could be taught to speak, and
mentions clergyman of Paris who had
two of these birds that could repeat the
fourth, fifth. sixth. and seventh cons
mandments.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-15

Ely Bros, have used two bottles OF
your Cream Balm for catarrh since De
cember. A sore in my nostril-the cause
Of much sufferng-has entirely healed
have used no other medicine. This
spring feel better. can walk and work
with more ease than | have in any spring
since 1861. Mary L. Ware. Hopeful, Va.