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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-06-03

$50 bushels of good millet
seed for sale at Bean Bros.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-06-03
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.


The bridal dress Of the Princess Eulalie,
oil SPAN, cot S,o'NN
The arrests male in EelSium during the
progress OF the labor riots numbered about
2,7V1
Queen Nictoria's household in which there
are O) persons, costs nearly S2000,00o a
year
About the middle OF June next Nina
fattl ana Slgnor Nieolni will go to Paris
and get married.
Henry Ward Beecher is making his fare
well lecture tour through the west He will
tie IN hlcago April l.
The senate has passed the bill appropriat
lag $4,000 for the erection of a Lincoln
monument at Washington
Nheboyg1n at the coming spring election
will \ ole upon proposition to eSpen1 Sl0,-
90 upon soldiers monument.
About 800 miners OIL tie Baltimore a
Ohio road and its branches struck Tbnrs.
day for an advance of = OF cent PER
bu he'll
Tie contract for building the Colorado
capitol building was let Thursday to
William ID. Richardson of Chicago. 70.
SEA, ~
The Rev. q. r, Thayer, formerly popu
lar Tres yterisn pa,tr was imprisoned
Thursday at Cliaton Ills, charged with
sW.nIl.ng,
The Chicago niEe opened the season at
Memphis, Thursday, defeating the local
club to ., and making tut two errors dur
ing the game
MIR \. Cutter. of Louisrille XIV hold.
the cha,ny ionship of pulling the toiy IN by
the little finger of one hand He did it sis
times in Succession in iS5N
The Il ,par story of The Mail milling q.
| Tor,r., mt in which was loc.tad .hs Raj
lent O a swjtbboards macbinav atc wa,
| t,,rraJ Tan. ,Ia,, ,,,,r,in-, -,
~ sfnoa1
Tn. s+e,,,shin Calf - ataba f.o, c.iu
for New Work with iron ora and c.-rrinn
a rev of thirty five mn. hiss been pivan mr.
| as lot Vessel and cargo ara valneI q,
S3nesa
U;1..u pv.r If Arto,. r.x;-..s
d.. go 80 % r.. e. W WI
Iei a. ~, ms - ,S
49, N 'i'is i.bH iHS "ieN
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
PLENTY Or SILVER ANO GOLD
In the Treasury at Observation-Disclosures
ton of the Dehi. Etc.

In the Treasury at Wash M tou-Reduc
ton of the Debt, Etc.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 3.-The March
debt statement shows a reduction for the
month of Sl4,0Si ,S>4, and or the nine
months of the urre MT fiscal year of S6s, uOJ,.
O0, against ont 81, 900 for the same
nine months the pre- ediny yea. mai
dition tosa reduction Of 600, in the
bonded debt since March /, there has been a
reduction O. $4,000 o in outstand ny gold
certificates, and sS,000,fOJ in outstan ling
certificates of deposit The increased
liabilities are S2,o0l000 on account
of outstanding silver certificates, SS,uJ0, 900
for interest, more than S3,mO,0O0 on ac-
count OF the fund held 10 redeem national
bank no. es and s., 100000 for matured debts.
The net gold in the treasury shows an in
crease of S.,2Ih, 4S7, the amount, now held
free from certificates being $751; ,3.a, u t.
Thi shows an increase of S25,0Oo,9oo com
pared with one year ago But while the
net gold shows an increase there has been a
falling off of nearly 5 ,00o,0)J since March
/, viii h shows that the treasury has sup
piled large portion of the gold viii h has
been exported during the month 1t viii BE-
mus ell I 1di ol tue . ,tuf,'h' SILVER tetti
ficates surrender d during the month fully
one-half were exchanged for gold for export
The a. gregate of the gold fund now foots
up i35, l6a.
The number of standard silver dollars on
hand dedueting outstanding certificates is
ST., as, 6is, an increase of $4,000 since
March /. A comparison with the figures
for March shows an unusually favorable
exhibit in the silver fund. Notwithstanding
the redemption of about s. ,0ol,000 in certi-
ficates and the output of nearly like
amount from the minis, the net increase in
the number of these dollars now held is less
than 1,0o,000
In the unavailable assets Of fractional
coins held, there is no material chan ye
The net balance is S;6,3S1, 0al, and in,
crease # 81 00G, 0oJ for the month Ac,ori-
ing to the former method of stating the Ii :.
bi titles and assets this balance would lie
s2l5,3 ,05i.
The re 'eipts for the month were Ss0,000
90, an increase of S4,Noa,O00 over March,
1885 The greater portion of this in
crease, at least three-fourths came from
customs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
.nARYLAnp, ny MAINLAND"

pretty Wives,
lovely daughters and nc bic men. =
my farm lies in rather low and MAS
matte situation and
my wifer'
"Whof".
Was very pretty blonder
Twenty years ago, became
''Sallowr'
"Hollow-eyedr"
''Withered and agedr
Before her time. from
"Malarial vapors. though she made no
particular complaint, not beng of the
grumpy kind, yet causing me great I'M
easiness.
"a short time ago | purchased your
remedy for one of the children, who had a
very severe attack of biliousness. and il
occurred to me that the remedy might
help nv wife, as found that our little girl
upon recovery had
"Lostr'
Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as
new-blown daisy. Well. the story is
soon told. Ny wife, today, has gained
her old time beauty with compound in
terest. and is a handsome a matron (if
do say it myself) as can be found in this
county, which is noted for pretty women.
And l have only Hop Bitters to thank for
it.
The dear creature just looked over my
shoulder, and said 4 can fatter equal tc
the days of our courtship, and that re,
minds me there might be more pretty wives
if my brother farmers would do as have
done"
Hoping you may long be spared to dc
good, l thankfully remain,
c. L JAMES
Beltsville, Prince George Co., Md,
May Goth, 1888.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
ADvICE TO MOTHERS.

Are You disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. Ii cures
dysentery, liarrhoea, regulates the stom,
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout tht
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb 2S-m-w-s m 1-y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

the lie, ZEE The expense Of the first COM
mittee were paid out OF the general
fund sent there to ameiiorate
the suffering of the food vic.
Tins. He did not understand that any one
had been employed to look after the appro-
priation here, although the understanding
among the citizens generally was that
Warder and Stealey who Wore citizens of
Jacksonville, would do ali they could TO
secure the appropriation from congress
Witness did not know of his own
knowledge where the $50 came from
that he ALLEGED was paid to Stealey. He
had heard that the city taeasur r,
Calvin w. prother, bad advanced that
amount and was reimbursed at the time the
city council reimbursed the 81, 900 which
went to Warder The note upon which was
raised tine $1,000 was the Creation of pri-
vate citizens and was consider d voluntary
at, although some Of the indorsels were
members of the city council
At Il O'Clock, and pending the cross ex.
animation of Mr. Class, the committee ad
journed for the day.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
What is IT. And What it Is.

Papillion (Clarke's extract of f1ax) Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable ben,>
fits to mankind, was discovered by accid,
ent. The proprietor, engaged in the pre-
psration of certain plants, from time 10
time noticed the effect of working in the
pulp watts on the skin. If there was pres
ent any cutaneous eruptions, warts, blem-
ishes or scrofulous symptoms, all disap>
peared as if by magic. After experiment.
ing ten years, it has become scientific
fact and priceless boon to the human
race. From giving away few bottles,
the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts to / ,032. =
COO bottles. Large bottles only 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

That Miss Jones is a nice-looking girl
isn't shef"
Eyes and she'd be the belle of the
town if it wasn't for one thing"
What's that?"
''She has catarrh so bad it is unpleas-
ant 10 be near her. She has tried doz-
en- things and nothing helps her. am
sorry, for | like her, but that doesn't
make it any less disagreeable for one to
be around her
Now if she had used DR.. Sage's catarrh
remedy, there would have been nothing
of the kind said, for it will cure cstarrh
every time.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
Certainly the Best.

Papillon (Clarke's extract of fax Cat
arrh Cure, from an experiment. hat
grown to be the acknowledged superior
of any remedy for similar purposes
Purely vegetable aud scientifically pres
pared, it is absolutely harmless, and
effects cures where all other known re.
medies 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. So, gallons
have been sold. Positively cures catarrf
hay fever, colds, etc, etc. Large bottles
only 81.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The number of insane persons in the
asylums and almshouses of New York
state is SO per cent greater than it was
five years ago. This increase comes al
most wholly from the shipment of insane
men and women to this country from
Europe
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
MANNING WAS CRITICISED.
Hauled Over the Goals at the Last Cabi-
net Meeting He Attended


WASHINGTON CRY, April "a special to
a New York morning paper says: There is
some talk here that the cabinet IN citing
which preceded Mr.. Manning's attack OF
apop,exy was an unusually sto my one As
report has it, Mr.. Manning was criu iseI
not only by tie president tut also by a
majority OF his colleagues for Ina ing yielded
SO readily to the Establishments of Senator
Morrill, in the matter Of the papers relating
TO the suspended collector of interdl re enua
Mr.. Manning defended his action with
some va NTH. The president insisted that he
had not acted in accordance with the policy
laid down by him and ag reed upoa 10y the
cabinet Mr. Manning made no reply, and
the subject was dropped and the relation.
between the government and the Pacific
roads were taken up Each memner spoke
in turn WITH the exception of Mr. Manning
Mr. Lamar SPOKE for quite a while, address
ing his remarks at one time personally to
Mr. Manning, but the latt refused to ia .
notice of it
As the members of the cabinet left the
room Mr. Manning was seen 20 wa by
himself aside from the others His coun
tenance betrayed that something was work
ing within lin. 1t is said b, those who
pretend TO know that he walked over - the
treasury department fully intent upon
handing III his resignation This little
scene at the cabinet meeting, if it really
was as serious as some people pretend to say
IT was had no doubt some bearing unon The
attack which Frustrated Mr. Manning in his
office half an hour later has been whis-
pered about o! late that the relat oss be
tween Manning AMI Garland have been
strained for some TIM past on account of
the Pan Electric scandal, ami that Mr. Man,
ming in his attitude is supported by Mr.
Whitney.
The condition of Mr. Manning Friday
morning was unchanged. He passed a com
Portable night and rested easily during the
| morning.
Attorney General Garlands condition
was much improved Friday morning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Ny wife was taken with severe at
tack of rheumatism and suffered intense
pain. After taking six doses of Athlo>
phoros the pain was entirely gone and the
swelling nearly all reduced R B. Wat
son, Supt. Am. Dist Telegraph Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is com,
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, POO years old Clergy,
men, temperance people. and all olhel
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our grea
household remedy. 1t is a sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

LONDON, April a-Baron Wolverton
postmaster general, has informed Mr.
Heaton, nemler for Canterbury, whose reso
luton asking the government to confer with
foreign governments with view to the es
tablishn.ent of an international system of
penny postage, was defeated in the house o.
commons few days ago, that the post
master general has prepared and will sub.
nit sh me for universal penny postage
embodying the essential features of Mr.
Heaton's plan, but much more limited In
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

II when you call for Hop Bitters (see green clus
Of Hops The tckite table) the druggist hands
out any stuff called c. d. Warmers German Hot
Btters or with other Hop name. refuse il and
shun that druggist as you would a viper and if be
has taken your money for the stuff indict him fol
the fraud and sue him for the damages for tho
swindle 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, 1886-04-03
HIRAcULOUs ESCAPE.

W. W. Reed, druggist, of Winchester
Ind, writes: ''One of my customers,
Mrs. Louisa, Pike, BaTtonia, Randolph
Co., Ind, was long sufferer with con-
sumption, and was given up to die BY
her physicians. she heard of DR.. Kings
New discovery for consumption, and be-
gan buying it for me. In six months
time she walked to this city, a distance
of six miles, and is now so much improv'
ed she has quit using it. She feels she
owes her life to it, Free trial bottle al
Hartz & Bahnseu's Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Mr.. l. B. Noxon, cashier of First Ma.
tionsl bank. of Sing Sing. n Y. suffered
greatly from costiveness and dyspepsia,
due to overwork and want of regular ex'
ercise. After wasting much time and
money in seeking remedy, he began
taking the old reliable Brandreih's Pills
two every night for three weeks. He
now has a good appetite and capital
digestion, and will answer any written OIL
inquiry regarding his rel arkable case.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Don't give up, there is cure for ca
tarrh and cold in the head Thousand,
testify that Ely's Cream Balm has entire
ly cured them. 1t is safe and plesssn
remedy. 1t is not liquid or snuff. L
cures by cleansing and healing. Price
so cents, At druggists. 60 cents by mail.
Ely Bros, Owego, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The habitual use of pills is sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies Use
DIR. Jones Rel Clover Tonic, a purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases Of the
stomach, liver, blood and kidneys Can be
taken by the most delicate. 50 cents, of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

A tramp entered the Baptist church at
Mineral Ridge, Ohio, a week ago. and
after building a hot fire with singing
books collected from the seats disposed
himself for rest Fortunately vigi-
liant church-goer discovered him. and he
was suddenly removed from his warm
quarters.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
FROM THE FLOODED DISTRICTS.
Nine Persons Drowned and Thousands Of
Horses and Cattle Swept Away.

MONTGOMERY, Aha, April a-The War
rior, Coosa, and Tallapoosa rivers ara
falling Thousands of horses, mules, cattle,
and hogs have bten swept away. Corn,
cottonseed, and provisions in reach of The
food were destroyed. The relief boat
brought in large mum, e. OF people who
had teen in peril ard without food for three
days
Un farm employing state convicts the
water Loo led the quarters. The president
of the board of inspectors reached the i'm
periled place with boats and got them OF in
safety. So far the reports of drowning in
vario larts of the state foot up nine
persoas, all colorel but one -Four of these
were WOE an and three children in cabin
on tine IA a liver, il floating off with them
Raj way communication is intact to New
Orleans via Mobile and with New Yora and
tie east via Macon. There is no communi-
cation south by the Louisville Il Nashville,
or 10 Atlanta or Selma by the Western rail
road. The water is two feet at the Union
depot and from there to the Alabama river
bridge of the south and north read there Is
an almost continuous sheet OF water. Trains
from Mobile and Macon arrive and depart al
points half mile or more from the depot
A special from opelika says that Johnson
Eridges, engineer of the obstruction train
which W, Mt down on the Tallapoosa river,
| died after his leg was amputated Six
hands on the same train have already died
or been drowned. Selma has no connection
with the outside world by rail Tie flood
throughout the state is unprece tented,
reaching here six feet above the highest
mark ever known. he ice factory, water
works, soap works and gas WORKS, electric
light works, fertilizer works, iron foandries
| oil mills, rail- ad shops, and freight depot
OF tie Western & Central railroad, stock
yards and brick yards, all have several feet
of water in them In NEST o. them the
dana sc will he confined to machinery. The
| only illumination in the city is by candles
| and oil Viewed from the dome OF the cap
itol the highest point in the city, a lake OF
water lies to the north and west fully ten
miles square.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

WASHINGTON CITY, April -Four clerks
employed in the super, ising architects
Objective men and two women-were dis
charged by Assistant Secretary Smith, who
wields the ak in the treasury del artment
One of the decaptatei men named Pease
appealed to Acting Secretary Fairchild for
the reason OF his dismissal, AM was re er ed
to Mr. Smith The latter informed Mr.
Pease that no reason would hereafter be
given to any ono for q removal or appoint
ment, except that the good of the service
required it
a few moments after the abrupt termina-
ton OF this interview one of the dismissed
women sai,ei into Mr. Smiths room to in
quire why she had been discharged. The
assistant secretary repeated the speech
which he had Just made TO Mr.. Pease very
vel, sir, said the ex-clerk. Il will see if I
can not appeal to a higher authority l
am going straight to Miss Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland. My cousin re emily visited her
Tor two weeks at the White House. AMI
wi i Sc if she can not find out why am DIS
missed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Is very prevalent at this season, the symp
toms being bitter taste, offensive breath
coated tongue, sick headache. drowsiness
dizziness. loss of appetite. If this con
dition is allowed to continue, serious con
sequences may result. By promptly TAX
ing Hoods Sarsaparills, a fever mag b.
avoided or premature death prevented
1t is positive cure for biliousness. Sold
by all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03
NEVER GIVE up.

If you are suffering with low and de.
pressed spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak con.
stitutien, headache, or any disease of q
bilious nature, by all means procure q
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery viii cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents 9
bottle by Hartz g. Bahnsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

WASHINGTON CITY. April IA commit
tee OF representatives appointed to canvass
the house and as certain the chances of the
passage OF bankruptcy bill met Thursday
and remained in conference until late
hour in the afternoon Their list shows los
representatives in favor of suspension of
the rules to fix time for the consideration
OF the bill, and twenty -four doubtful 1t
will require at least $50 votes to suspend the
rr1ia
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Griggs Giycerine Salve. which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
win positively cure piles, letter and sll
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, 1886-04-03

100000 people in the U. S., are
troubled with cough or throat affection
We offer 81 900 reward for case (tht
last stages of the disease excepted which
and not be relieved by aproper use of DIR
x. Stones Bronchial Waters. Sample
free Address. STONE MEDICINE Co.
Quincy III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The greatest discovery of the nineteenth
century is DR.. Leslie's Special Preserip-
ton for sick headache, which is the dis
covery of an eminent physician and used
by him for over thirty years before giving
it to the public, and it stands today with,
out rival. Read advertisement in another
column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

The Yale professors say about May IL
Fabry's comet with be only 1900, 00C
miles from the earth, and on June
Barnard's will be distancte IS. 000, 600
miles. Both comets will appear in their
creates: brilliancy about May /, and will
be plainly Yisiable to the naked eve
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Time tried and true is Dr. Bigelow' s
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group, whopping cough, influenza, broni-
chius, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for child>
rem. Price, 80 cents and 81, of drug
pists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

There is an old lady seventy years of
age at Hyeres who has gone to the Riviera
solely for dogs health. The animal is
suffering from rheumatism. A physician
comes over from Toulon 10 visit the pa~
tent two or three times week.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

WASHINGTON CITY, April "A charge
has been filed against Alexander H. Holt, Of
Monmouth, Ills, chief of the stamp divis-
ion of the internal revenue bureau, that
be, while drunk, insulted several women
riding with him in al elevator Assistant
Secretary Fairchiid says that if the charge
proves to be correct Mr.. Hot will be sum
MARTY DISCHARGED
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

| have been great sufferer of dry ca
tarrh for many years. and | tried many
remedies which helped me, hut | had
none which did me 50 much benefit as
El,'s Cream Balm, it completely cured
me.-M. j. Laily. SO Woodward avenue,
Boston Highlands, Mass.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

Constipation has been called the father
of diseases, and there is no health where
a costive habit of the body prevails, Take
a Tablespoonful of Simmons Liver
regulator after each meal, the bowels will
be gently moved without gripping OF
nausea, and regular habit of body es>
tablished.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

NEW YORK, April At has been decided
to hereafter feed the animals in Central
park on horsefesh instead of beef A slaugh.
terhouse has been fitted up in remote part
OF the park and here the horses are to be
killed. 1t is said that the cost of feeding
tie animals on horSefesh viii not be one
third of what 1t is provide beef for them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-03

A bazaar was held in Dublin for the
benefit of distressed Irish landladies.
With quaint indifference TO their sug,
gestiveness. comedies were performed en-
titled "Withered Leaves" and Cat off
with a shilling"