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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
The FANCY RIFLE SHOT.


He Puts Bullet in Another Man's
Head During "a Performance
SCRANTON, Pa, March p DR. Harding.
ia X shot and header OF a band of Kick.
apco lndians land medicine men, shot his
son in law, Everett Smith, III the right eve
Mon lay night while giving a performance
in Washington hall, in the pr,sence of a
crowded audis ice. The gre4t feature of
the pre-. ,ramme IS what Is known
as the the glass shot" in which
Harding takes aim at a potatos sls-
pended on the opposite sid of the
stage 10y looking in a slirror The target
was attended by Smith, and willie h. was in
the act o. placing tho potato in position
Harding tirel, an the bullet entered Smith :
eye and lodged at the base of the brain The
wounded man uttered cry OF pain and the
Mortified au Hence Immediately scrambled
for the doors. DIR. Hand, of this city. was
called in to attend Smith, and prubed for
the ball but could not find it. The in ursd
man was taken to the hospital, where his
case is considered critical Friends OF the
mar~snan say the shooting was entirely
accidental, ami Har,ling him cit is terribly
DISTRESSED over the tragic event
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
Thousands of cases Of
''''''''' . s. SICK |
DR.. lESlIE'S

Headache are p rmaueniy cured every year tas
the hundreds of testimonials in my posse sion will
teStifyl by the use of
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The following is what Gath has to say
OF HOr. VIM Morrison: ''Col. Morrison
has made few mistakes in the estimaS
ton Of his ncighbors. He is now 81 years
old, in the very maturity of his pow
ers. lie has seen his fellow soldiers
from Illinois, and men not his superior as
politicians rise TO the senate and still
higher places. He has seen Grant fill
every place and die fortunes tardy favor
lite, yet the best. He has seen Logan, his
old eIlowdemocrat, come two or three
times to the United States senate and run
for vice president. The difference be-
tween Logan and Morrison is the differ
eucc between Irish and Scotch tempcra-
menl You see the black Spanish and
IRISH in Logan, and he is all TEN
permanent. With plenty of tempera-
mcnl the mathematician is in Morrison.
ana he Is a great campaigner by himself
Logan never plans anything in advance,
but you see his long hair somewhere
about The front, telling everybody else to
come on. The boy survives the man in
Logan, while in Morrison the man was
always about half grown in the boy.
Morrison has seen Cullom, Logans col,
league IN the senate, who, by the way,
comes from kentucky, the governor OF
the state and senator. He has seen
Oglesby, Yates, Trumble and David
Davis come to the senate. He is still
himself in congress pulling the hardest
0nr, but he has made one of the most
original names of any member of congress
in our lime As an organizer, as stur>
dy steady fighter, as Il stubborn man with
views and independence, who does not
listen to either cajolery or bribery, he
comma nds respect, fear and devotion.
NeutraIs respect hm, his enemies know
that he isn0t often asleep. and his friends
believe absolutely in him"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
DON'T FAIL TO TRY IT.

j. G. Burrows, Kalamazoo, Mich test
ifes: For more than five years, mem
Der of my family has been afflicted will
Hsy Fever, eliminating late in the fall il
a hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half a bottle of Papillon lex
tract of tiax) Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared
and general relief followed. 1t is simpl,
wonderful" Large bottles only 81 90
for sale at Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
GOOD RESULTS EVERY CASE.

ID A. Bradford. wholesale paper dealer
oil Chattanooga. Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit Being induced
to try DIR, 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
coverv. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen, drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON CITY, March 24-Congress
man Anderson, OF Kansas, has introduced a
bill providing for government arbitration
in all differences between labor and capital
The tribunal is to consist of nine commits
sioners one of whom is to be the nominee of
the brotherhood Of lo,o motiye Engineers
and one of the kn ghts Of Labor This is
the first bill of the kind ever introduced in
congress The labor Committee. to whom it
has been referred, is said to be entirely in
favor OF it, and its promoter is confident as
regards its Constitutionality.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

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 Other
classes who oppose strong drink en- 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, 1886-03-24

SALES BBIs. l,>,c.sulr,,c,s,
iS4 JsS, BBI.s. BBl4s.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The Message Of the Blue Bird" is an
eXqus'ely illustrated souvenir by Irene
y, jerome, author and designer of Zone
Years Sketch Cook This dainty com
blnation of song and illustration exhibits
the same charming poetic taste and arts
tics touch which made this ladys at once
famous among illustrated art works. The
pictures are exquisite the verses graceful
and touching. The form OF publication
is unique. The eight full-page wood -cut
illustrations, printed on plated paper, are
bound in covers of Imperial Antique, p"
knotted with silk floss, and
neatly packed in an attractive
box. While it is suitable gift-book
for all seasons and occasions, it is par ex
cellence. Lee & Shepard, Boston, pub
fishers; for sale by Champion & Co; price
81
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON CITY, March 24-The
California delegation and California re
sidents at Washington are much concerned
as to who will he selected by Governor
Stonemen to succeel the late Senator
Miller. All sorts of rumor are rife, but no
one here S, ems to have received authentic
intelligence foreshadowing Governor Stone
mans action. The impression prevails,
however, III 1t none of the parties heretofore
prominently mentioned in that connection
is likely To win. Gen. Rosecrans stated
Monday that he hoped Governor Stoneman
would appoint him, in which contingency
he would deem it his duty to resign the
regiStership of the treasury
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Randall have had conference, In which it
is said Morrison suggested by way of COM
promise, that wool and lumber be placed on
thu free list and the metal schedule lie left
untouched Mr.. Randall promised to
tionsts
1t is reported that the Randall men are
working on compromise to be p esented
to the low tariff wing within few Gays;
but Judging by the hilarious manner in
which this compromise is alluded to by the
protectionists, it will, If pres ,nteI at all,
amount TO nothing short of a complete
emascuation Of the Morrison bill
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Who of us are without trouble be the,
small OF large? The blessings of healtl
are best appreciated when we are scl
and in pain. A hacking cough. sever,
cold, or any throat or lung disease arr
very troublesome; but all Of these may bt
quickly and permanently cured by DR.
Bigel0w's Cure. Safe and pleasant fo'
children Price % cents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
!. MIL WAuKEE LAGER BEER. .

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 22-The disciples
of the school of total abstinence may perhaps
take some comfort by perusing the following
table of statistiop from which it appears that
the aggregate amount of beer sold by the Nil
waukee brewers during the year 1885 shows a
considerable falling off as compared with the
sales of the next preceding year
1t will be noticed, however, that the old
renowned Phillip Best Brewing Company has
to record gain, and is still maintaining its
proud prestige of being at the head of tho
column, while the sales of its principal Com
pettor show a marked decrease
The figures are youched for as correct in
every respect:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is a sure.
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises.
scalds, 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 % cents. Sold BY druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
OUR STANDING ARMY.
LOGAN AND HENDERSON PLEADING
FOR AN INCREASE THEREOF.

Negotiating About the Tariff Bili-A Gov
eminent Arbitration commissioner,
Proposed for the Settlement of Labor
TroubIes-Ge General Capital City Notes.
WASHINGTON CITY, March An the
senate Tuesday number OF house bills
were pa. sed, among them the bill granting
a pension of $2O01 "A year to the widow of
Gen. Hancock Beck call up tie resolu ion
offered by him last December relating to the
payment Of custom dues in coin. He said
the resolution had been amply discussed and
he now moved 1t reference TO the finance
committee The motion was agreed to.
logans bill to increase the efficiency of
the army was then taken up
Mandersoa spoke in favor Of in reasing
the force ~ :0,0m en- i,ted men
lie al from the reports of Gen
Schoyeld to SHOW the made 1uacG OF
the p o,ent army force on the iron ier if
called upon 10 suppress milan outbreaks
Trouble with the Indians he sihlained,
was an ever present danger He was no
alarmist, bat many families on the Nebraska
frontier llre-l in Il constant con iiion of
alarm for their lives Mandarson said
he would not discourage any pTa tica! Of
forts 10 civiii2o Ia, Indians. bat the nature
OF The Indian had moi changed: they were
st II brutal Savages AMI We should treat
them - we find them and a they are, and
police the frontier with aH &c .uate armed
force.
When this hill was up MONDAY, Logan
said II the Canadians were in line to make
n row on the fisheries matter Naide would
soon see the necessity of soldiers to protect
her borders Hale spoke up very
proudly that the peop'e Of Name Wouldn
stand any INVASION, ant the fact that they
only had "a little littlu fort tt + 'hle with
thirty five men didn't count Logan created
laughter 10y saying:
"ln other words, the people ot Main would
lick the Canadians before they got TO
Portland
Halc-NeS
LoEan-Well on that theory We do not
want any army Mt all az course, if You
are going to rely entirely on The people,
that Is one thing, hut Il you ue III favor OF
having an army at all y"u should lie willing
TO Keep It at least IN proper tom OF organ
l. alton
Beck opposed The pr'poSe'i increase of the
force OF the army He argued that as we
had better railroad facilities now than for
merly for concentrating army for, Is to sup.
press Iudian outbreaks, ami as the danger
from such ont reaks WIS not gre, ter now
than formerly, il Wa unwis' to inc ease the
expenditure, OF TIL gugcr4m nj and make
reduction Of taxation moe li,ult He
admitted that regular troops oohd break
up mob hettcr than yulun." Is, but the
Standing army would become the creature
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

PITTsRCRG, Pa, March 24-An explosion
of ma, ural gas Oh Frankstown avenue, east
end, al . O, lock, Tuesday morning, almost
rompl .tely wrecked two frame houses ana
dangerously burned William krolenstein. {,
GermaA barter The houses were owned 10,
A. knox, and occupied by Knox and kro
danstein rs dwellings and barker shops Til,
explosion took place in the barber shop and
is supposed to have been caused by a leak in
the cellar pipes Fifteen hundred dollars
will cover the loss
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chlblains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz e Rahnsan
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D.
New York City.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
A MERCHANTS OPINION

Mr. Il. F. Nourse, General Western
agent Royal Baking Powder Co writes;
Il have never found so great results from
physicians prescriptions and attendance
upon our children, as | have after few
days use of Pap!llon extract of flax
Skin Cure. cannot describe to Won
medically what it has done for us, bu,
can say that years of treatment have not
been accomplished what Papillon has
done after a few applications Large
bottles only S1.O0 at Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

MILTON, W Va. March 21-Society here
has been shocked 10y the elopement of the
Rev. N A. Ramsey with his cousin, NJ 5
Rosa T. Henley The reverend gentleman
who has otficiated here for ten years, left
an amiable wife and three small children
The former is crushed under the shame and
humiliation which has been brought upon
her The ahsconding lady's friends threaten
vengeance on her seducer
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

] have been great sufferer of div ca
tarrh tor many years, and tried many
remedies which helped me, hut | haC
none which did me SO much benefit 4,
Ely's Cream Balm, it completely curec
me.-M. J. Laily, 80 Woodward avenue
Boston Highlands, Mass.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

If when you call for Hop Bittors tsse green clus
ter u Hops on m, tnAjts IabiD the druggist hand
out any stun called &. ID. Warmers German iol
shnn thai druggist You would Il viper and if h,
has taken yaur money for the stuff indiCt him fo
the fraud and sue him for the damages for tn,
swindle and We will reward YOU literally for tht
conviction
See L. ;. Court injnnct on against G. n WaI
ner, Reading. Michigan. and all his statesmen
agents, druggists, and other imitators
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Warranted not to contain n particle OF
any injurious or mineral substance This
is the reason Simmons liver regulator is
so effectual yet harmless.
This medicine is acknowledged to
have no equal rs liver medicine, con
tanning those southern roots and herbs
which an allwise providence has placed
in the countries where liver diseases pre-,
vail Baltimore Episcopal Methodist"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Why will you suffer with sore throat,
a cough or exhausted vocal organs, when
yon can obtain relief and comfort, by The
use of DR.. Y Stones Bronchial Waters
Pure, pleasant, safe and sure. Throw
prejudice aside. and try them. Sample
free. Address. Stone Medicine Co
Quincy, III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
HOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
NALUARLE MEDICINE.

DR.. W. p. Parmelee. Toledo, o, saws
II haye prescribed the acid in large
variety OF diseases, and have been amply
satisfied that it is valuable addition 10
our list of medicinal agents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

NEW YORK, March 24 One man was
killed and three were injured 10y the fail of
a scaiIold IN an air shaft of the hotel in
course OF cuusoGu ton at Fifticth street an /
81 tn av me Monday. They were thrown
from the roof TO the cellar, Il distance OF
eivht stories
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
COMPLAINT AND ANSWER.
Newspaper Mans Charge Against
Mrslnrn minm and EnnlN ThnrrIn

Western Union and Reply Thereto.
WASHINGTON CRY, March u The house
committee on po,to,Ii.e, and postroads
heard a statement from Col T. W. Ayers
Washington correspondent of The Kansay
City Times, IN regard to Determinations by
the Western mon Telegraph company in
making special rat, t. the y .,,S lie stated
that some time ago the Western / mon com
pany refused TO make the usual rates for
The Kansas City Timc5 because that ran, r
patronizcd other lines. Col Ayers eNhi,-
tied correspondence between The Times and
the Western Union managers. in which it
appear d that the latter were irving to
torco the former ~ Use their wires eyclu
sivcly by refining to take any other than
the ordinary conn ercnl rate, "A, long as il
patronizei other tele raph lines. Finally,
The Timc5, being determined to exercise its
own judgment anl inclination and cOnven-
fences, had succeeded in securing rate n,
per cent above that giyUn newspapers
which use Western itiou ines eyciu-
sivey
Mr.. SOmcryillo, superintendent OF the
Western Union Telegraph company, replied
to Col Ayers. He said the VI est IN Union
had two special rates to newspapers one
open to all newspap rs and another,
81 per cent lower, to those that
used the Western Union wires ex
clusively. The Kan as City Times
and The Kansas City Journal also, had
voluntarily signed tae contract giving the
lowest rnt"s They had violated the contract
by pntroniing othdg lines than the Western
Union and had been notified that TIE con.
tract woull Ia untitled IL the viola ton
wa on. iuued or persisted in.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON CITY, March = Henry
Francis and the Michigan City die, ..sj,na
accompanied hy nator Harrison an t on
grrssnen Holman and Ford, oalie-l upon
Secretary Maidllng, Monday, and Induced
him to call "A special meeting of the light
house board for "Wednesday, when III argu
ments against lha disseminating of the main
light house Mt Michigan City will DE sub
mitted to the entire board. The visiting
committee is we'll fortified with Protests
from the YES el interests of Chi ago, Mil
waukee, and Muskegon, as well as Michigan
City, The Indiana delegation is nanfulIy
standing by Indiana's only harbor, and it is
believed the order disseminating the light
will be vncated Should the decision of the
board be of an adverse character JON,
res olution will he introduced in congress
providing for the re-establishment OF the
light
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

TRENTON, N. j., March 24-The sanats,
Monday, passed over the governors veto the
bill t. rreScnt the Baltimore & Ohio rail.
road from bridging the Arthurkil and tia.
securing an entrance 10 New York harlor
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
An UNFNRTuNATE pERSnN

The most unfortunate person in the
world is one afflicted with SIGH headache.
but they will at once he relieved by using
DIR. Leslie's Special Prescription. See
advertisement In another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

| have used Ely'S Cream Balm for dry
catarrh Uo which eastern persons are
subject who come to live herc.l Ii has
proved Il cure.-B. F. NJ Weeks, Denver
Colo.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

In the pursuit of the good things oil
his world we anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
of DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and al
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is a perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, OF
druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

A man who died at Burlington, Iowa,
the other day left 800 to The reporter
who should write the best obituary" of
him
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

One of the transatlantic steamship lines
is said to have determined upon irving
the restaurant plans, next summer, The
passenger paying for what he orders
only
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

California, with less than half the
population of Indiana, pays to the govern
nent more money tor postal service.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Embroidered or beaded collars of plush
or velvet have bow on one side. into
which is placed small birds head.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
BUCKLFN'S ARNICA sALVE.

In place OF caps ladies are now wear
ing puffs of frosted or dewdrop tulle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARDWARE.
stewart \ Montgomery, 500 second aNerur
FU NSMlIliS.
u
Wolf, 1ha~., III seventeenth street
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY Ansus published every
evening, tSuuday excepted in Argus block, op.
posite Post0tiCe. Best advertising medium in the
city.
The Rock island WEEKLY AEGus; published
every Friday. fine Job department IN connec-
ton with the establishment.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

towards are crueP--but the brave
man won't drive suffering horse. HI
will buy bottle of Salvation Oil and in.
variably cure his animal.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The handles of most umbrellas are
made 10 represent the heads of animals
impervious TO rain or snow.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON CITY, March p The presi
dent has sent to the senate the following
nominations: Postmasters--Jam Y. Pat
terson, Martins Ferry, Ohio; W f. Banks
Russell, Kas; f. X. Hosford, Edinburgh,
Ind. NJ Y. McGarvey, Salinas, Cal
James W. RoIneyn, of Detroit, Mich, to
be consul of the United States at Val
paraiso.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

A new wooden tissue has its edge bor>
dered with rows of graduated and shad
ed bands of plush in soft shades of odd
colors.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Pertnmed ribbons are among the &C
cepted novelties.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

For economy and comfort, every
spring, we use Hoods Sarsaparilla, y
writes Buffalo On. " lady 100 doses
one dollar.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

WASHINGTON CITY, March 2l-Mr. Nor.
rison himself admits that the outlook fol
his tariff bill is dubious. Morrison and
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Feathers made entirely of beaGs are
worn in the hair.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
VIII Report Adversely the Nomination

VIII Report Adversely the Nomination.
WASHINGTON CITY, March "A The
senate committee on the District of Columbia
has decided by tie vote to report
| adversely the nomination of s. C. Matthews
DcoloredD of Albany, n. Y, to be recorder
Of deeds for the District Of Columbia
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

Rosy dove color is a charming mixture
for rose ami grav.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24

The Peruvian government is doing It's
best to suppress gambling in Lms
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-24
PATENTS.


NOTICE TO LADIES Private Home
ReVory attention during confinement, by practir
Ing physician; address PHYSICIAN" 3. Wcst
Monroe St, hicago.