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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
JACOBS LONG W0OING.
THE "TOUGH TINE" THE Coon MAN HAD
IN GETTING THE WIFE He WANTED.
Toledo blade.


IN GETTING THE WIFE He WANTED.
Toledo blade.
1--WE had bully story down at the
Home Sunday last" said the newsboy, as
be begged cigarette from the reporter.
Twas about Jacob, an the tough time
he he'd in gettin' er wife.
IAN right. III tell it ter yer. Yer
see, Jacob an Esaur was brothers, an
Esaur was dead sgin Jacob cause he al
lus got the biggest slice sof pie and wore
red top boots.
AN Esaur SEE, SEE he:
"Ill do him up.
An his mother SEE ter Jacob SEE she
go an see yer uncle"
"She didn't give him nothin' to pawn,
cause they wore nothin' ter speak of in
them days cept earrings.
slides. SEE she I'm not stuck on the
gurls in this naborhood' an Of you went
out onto the plains you might ketch er
gurl what had squatted onto half fer sec
ton or sumthin."
Jacobs uncle, Laban, lived out, West
an he'd two daughters, and the OF nlan
an Oh WOMAN put up a job that he shud
marry one Of his cousins. After putin
acouple OF san witches in his pocket he
sherried. an he slep 10 box cars and
dreamed an e: blackbcrries. They was
just gitlin' ripe. An he tramped till he
KEN to or gang OF shepards what was
tendin Sleeps. An he SEE to them, sez
he:
Dye know an of party roun' here
called Labanf"
AN they SEE. SEE they. all to onct:
"This be he's range. an them's he's
Sleeps.
"How's he's heallhy seq, Jacob.
'"He's purity tOl'ble thank yc, SEE
they.
Jest then Jacob threw his glims over
the perary, an there was Rachel comm
with Labans sheep to the we'll for water.
She tucked for all the worl like Mary an
her little lam. only she'd more lam's than
Mary. She'd her hair ba nged an she'd
.er dress made all of one piece, with the
skirt throwed. over her left shoulder.
She was ez purity as yallow ribbin. jas
cob was a goner right there.
AN he sex. SEE he:
"Ah therep'
can she SEE, SEE she;
Don't stay there
An Jacob made gran rush an kist
her right there fore the gang. and fore
she knowed bout 1t. Guess she would't
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

CHICAGO, Feb. Saturday morning
before Judge Williamson the jury in the
case of Faro against Parmeiee brought in 8
verdict for the plaintiff for $4,000. The
suit was brought three years ago by Mrs.
Sarah Faro for damages sustained by a
collision between the buggy she was driving
an omnibus owned by Mr.. parmelee The
plaintiff proved careless driving to be the
cause of tho accident, and the jury awarded
the full amount of her claim
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

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.
chitls, hoarseness, inoipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases. healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for child'
rem. Price. so cents and 81, of drug
gists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
MONDAY, FEBRUARY /, 1885.

That cheating was carried on by both
democrats and republicans of Ohio in the
Hamilton county elections is PROPOSE
ton that scarcely admits of dispute. but
the facts 80 far as they have been ascer-
tanned, cannot justify or excuse the revo'
lutionary process by which the republi-
can minority has sought to capture the
state senate. 1t Is a disgraceful wrangle
and the Cincinnati newspapers are largely
10 blame for it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 1.-TheodorC
Hertxbsrg, of Texas, isconsul at st. Etisnne,
France. Mr.. Hertzbergsr prides himself
upon his ability to wrtte consular report
that would make colusnn of printed mat
ter upon sheet Of paper no larger than a
postal card The state department officials say
itrequires the all Of microscopes to deciphsr
his chirography. Some weeks ago the sec.
Rotary notified Mr.. Hertzbsrg that he must
write more legible hand or employ some
ono who could. Friday another report was
received from Mr.. Hertzb9g, written, il
anything, more obscurely than usual Sat-
urday he was notified that his services were
no longer required.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. l.-Ex-Post-
master Manley, of Augusta, Me-, is here,
and his conversation is attended with great
respect and attention when he discussed
political questions, as he is an intimate com.
panion and personal friend of Mr. Blaine
He says that Mr.. Blaine does not approve
the policy OF the Republican senators in
calling upon the president for information
as to suspensions, as it will result in consoli-
dating the Democratic party. Up to the
time this question was raised, he says, the
Democrats had no issue to unite on, but
were opposing the policy laid out in the
presidents message
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions 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, 1886-02-01

OF the Duke of Seville, who has lately
made himself conspicuous in Spain, it is
said that he once went to a ball without
any cravat. The reason was that Just
before dressing he had dismissed his valet
for insolence, and did not know how to
lie cravat himself
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
From a Promllent Society Lady
of Quincy, III.

quincy, J., october :, ltS5.
To the Pubic-l was agreat sufferer from the
worst chronic ca'arrh forWer fifteen years, hay
lost the sense of smell am being compelled 10
six ~ ten pocket handk erliefs in n single day,
while my breath was so offpsive could not go in.
TO society: and 1 suffered with the most severe
headaches. having sick heaAches often. This ca
tarrh finally affected my lun,s very badly. So that
coushed and raised great quantities of yellow
matter and had pains 10 my hngs, and was SO thin
in flesh AID so weak could badly walk across the
floor: my face was covered with ugly brown bot
ches ana had great misery inmy back; in feet,
WAS nearly dead when ! was placed under Mis.
DR.. kcck's treatment Although my husband did
not believe il would benefit me | had con6dehos
and followed her directions and she cured me Of
the above troubles, and the cure permanent, foI
have beer well for three YEAR, and have not Ia
ken any medicine in that time. But, in order to
accomplish Ibis. I look her medicines for mshy
months, and before begsr TO feel better ! Eel;
much worse, she told me would do; my Quln
cT friends oil know this is tue, and they are now
astonished that sm strcng and well, for ! now
expose myself to all kinds of weather without any
retnrnof the catarrh Any one wlo doubts this
can write nre- MRS. FRANK WEHBEk-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
WORTH ITS WEIGHT In GOLD.

Albert Emminger, Covington KY. was
afflicted with catarrh three years. He
says; AFTER trying every known patent
medicine which l saw advertised, none Of
which helped me, tried Papillon (extract
of flax) Catarrh Cure as last resort. 1t
has made a complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold. I will give you other
references from parties who have been
cured. 1t is no experiment. but posi-
tive cure" Large bottles $1.00 at drug
sfQIes
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

WARRINGTON Cry, Feb. 1.-The senats
committee on foreign relations Friday re-
ported adversely to granting Gen. o. o.
Howard the consent of congress to receive
from the French republic the decoration of
the Legion of Honor and the court appoint
mant and honorary rank of chevalier
These honors were rendered Gen Howard by
the French government for and in apprecia-
ton of services rendered his own country,
and in its report the committee says it is
not in keeping with the American idea for
citizens to receive decorations and titles from
foreign countries
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

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
DR.. Jones Rel Glover Tonic, purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach. liver, blood and kidneys. Can be
taken by the most delicate. 80 cents, of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

A Michigan boy ate a bar of soap,
drank a lot of soda water and went to
bed to pure his cold. The doctor had a
hard time to pull him through. but the
boy now says the next time he catches a
cold be will use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

We offer one thousand dollars reward
for any case of throat or lung trouble
1.-THE last stages Of the disease excepted)
which can not be relieved by a proper
use OF DR.. X. Stones Bronchial Waters.
Pleasant to take and contain nothing in
furious. Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co.. Quincy. Ill.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
The Fourth of July Claims.

WASHINGTON CITY. Feb THE house of
representatives Friday passed bill to pay
the Fourth Of July claims, aggregating
, s229, ooo, distributed among eleven states
At the evening session fifty pension meas
ures were put through
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz g. Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

There is man named Smith living in
one Of the small towns in Michigan who
claims to be dentist. A sign over his
door, painted by himself reads: "Teath
Extracted Without Emmy Pane: Latin
Gas Ten (10) cents Ha Ha"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

ST PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 1.-The Ryan
block, on Third and Waconta streets, burned
Friday night. 1t was occupied by the Ryan
Drug company. The loss is $3.50 At
ono time the fire threatened to destroy the
heart OF tho city, but after hard fight it
was kept to the one block where it started.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
FOUR-PIPrHS

OF our American people are afflicted with
sick headache in either its nervous, bill,
ious or congestive forms, caused by ir.
regular habits, high living, ETC., and nc
other remedy has ever conquered it until
DR., Leslic's special Prescription was dis
covered. Give it trial. See advertise.
ment In another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

A thief. who is an excellent Judge of
paintings and has succeeded in getting
away. from time to time, with some of
the best of the smaller works from that
place, is the particular pest OF the Ameri-
can art galleries in New York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

LONDON, Feb IA dispatch from
Athens to The Times states that King
George has expressed himself as disguised
with his political surroundings at the Gre
clan capital, and it is thought likely that he
will soon abdicate and retire to Copen-
hagen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
HEADACHE
SPECIAL.

in either Its nervous billions or cnngestive fou
arising from obstruction. congestion or torpid
of the Liver When I say that Dr., Leslie
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
Rochester. N Y Ian 81

SIRs; The best proof we can give you
that the statements made by DR.. Henion
are entirely true, and would not have
been published unless strictly 80, is the
following testimonial from the best citi>
zens of Rochester, and card publishf d
by Rev DR.. Foole.
Ii H. Warner & Co
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

LINCOLN, Ill, Nov. |, 1885.
To the Editor:-Foryeafs my health has been
miserable; have suif' from complication Of
tronqles, having serious kidney trouble and the
worst Of female disease which m ade life almost a
burden to me: ! had catarrh very nsdly, and nv
liver was much diseased; | also had humorous
piles, from which | suffered terrible agony and
could get nothing 10 cure me although tried
many medicines, until applied TO DR. Mrs. Keck
and, by strictly following her advice and treat
ment, she has cured me; the tumOrs she removed
without the use of the knife feel better than
have for ~ years, ana can word more and walk
further, with pleasure, while before treated with
Mrs. Keck was in agony.
hope aLy Of my friends wha are in poor health
may take my advice and ooas have done. If any
one wishes TO know more OF my case they nav call
on me. Respectfully,
MRS JOHN EVANS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

Your Athlophoros has astOnished me
with its wonderful power ! have used
two bottles for an attack CT inflammatory
rheumatism and find it the best invest
ment ever made. Geo. A. Crandale,
Second and Walnut Sts.. Des Moines,
T..
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
SECOND LETTER, 1885.

PEsoTUN, Champaign County. IL,
August 4. 1855. I
To THE PUBLIC; wish TO state that in the sum
mer Of 1882, wss treated by Mis-. DR.. keck for
consumption and was cured sound and well My
treatment occupied about eight months Sine {
my recovery l have become very rugged and
strong, and now enjay good heolth
Respectfully, ANNA ADAIR.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

MRsKLLEs, Ills. Oct. -, 1885,
Dear Madam - now over two years since yoa
cured me Of sick thdaches which had anumber
OF years also hat7ains in my back and between
my shoulders; stifeel well and hearty, weigh
ing more than ever imy life for which ] feel
very grateful TO you,nd wish you all success I;
any person douhtinehis will please address ME.
lcutr wi, respect,
Ms L. Il. PEDDICOKD
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

To the editor of the Living Church. Chi
cago. Ill.
There was published 10 the Rocesler(N
" Democrat and Chronicle of the 31st
o! December. statement made by J B.
Henion, NJ. D.. narrating how he had
been cured OF Bright's disease of the kid
neys, almost in its last stages, by the use
of Warmers Safe Cure. | was referred TO
in that statement, MS having recommend
ed and urged DR.. Henon to try the rem
edy. which he did, and was cured The
statement Of Dr. Henion is true so far as
it concerns myself and believe it to be
true in all other respects. He was a par
ishi0ner of mine and visited him in his
sickness urged him to take the medi
cine and would do the same again to any
one who was troubled with disease of
the kidneys and liver.
ISRAEL FooTE, Cd. d.
ULate) Rector of St Paul's Episcopal
church. Rochester NY.
If seems impossible no doubt further
in the face of such conclusive proof
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

A colored woman living near Mont
gomery, Ala. gave birth to four children
q few days ago. They were all living
and doing well at last accounts.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

At PLillipsburg N. j., last week, Nam
cy Mccain died at the age of eighty
years. leaving sister aged over eighty
six. A third sister died few weeks ago
aged ninetv>six.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

Pierce's pleasant Purgative Pellets
are perfect preventives of constipation.
Inclosed in glass bottles, always fresh
By all druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
Says It's a Bald-Headed Lie.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 1-Senator
Vance says the statement in New York
paper that he owned Pan-Electric telephone
stock is bare-faced, naked, and bald headed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

Sir Andrew Walker, who has just been
made Baronet, owns some 200 public
houses in Liverpool Nearly all the
persons in England who deal in drinks
are Tories.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
To whom it may concern:

10 nboui IL may COuCeTn'
We are personally or by reputation NC :
quainted with DR.. Henion, and We belies c
he would publish no statement not liter
ally true. We are also personally or by
reputation well acquainted with Ii, Fl.
Warner & Co., proprietors OF Warner 5
Safe Cure, (by which Dr. Henion says he
was cured) whose commercial and per-
sonal standing IN this community are Of
the highest order. and we believe that
they would not publish any statements
which were not literally and strictly true
in every particular.
c. r. Parsons. Mayor of Rochester J
VIM, Purcell, editor Union and Alder
tiser)
W. D. Shuart, Tex Surrogate Mon oe
c0unty)
Edward A. Frost. lex clerk Monroe
county,
E. B. Fenner. lex District Attorney
Monroe county,
}. NJ. Davy. lex Member congress,
Rochester,
John s. Morgan. County Judge, Mon
roe Co.
Hiram Sibley. Capitalist and Seeds
man
John Van Voorhis, (exsMember of con
gress
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

Lowndes County has posioffice mans
ed Miss Annie.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

Consultations and Examinations FreeChror spal, Ch
Deafness Throat and Lung Troubles leases the Live and
Kidneys and all Female (upain,s
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

The United States government issues
LOCO different books year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
A Wealthy Resident of Lincoln says:

The Permanently of Her Cures Proved
Similar Letters could be Given, did Permit:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01

No less than S..500,000 is needed to
finish the Capitol at Albany.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-01
Second Letter fin an Illinois I,adv


7.
SEYMoi Cbamna;on Co III lime 1ss5
want the public know urder tho treoer
and by the advice OF Mrs Dr. To Tho urn;se Of frd and
heshoois am up anu aoDs PAT house work
years Oh naoy 10 DO anything ao much suffering Can be all
ay %non lying down 10 rest ehose terrible bad feelings have
all ei me am nesher thayer in life before have good
appetite, and feel life eth the living am troubled
any more with that cold cammy org
s hisn nut can go to sleep retire and sleep well
gh' look ihe TRAN at Seymouri Champaign Dr.
Keck short time returning ho the same nav and walked
from the depot eighth t,nr house this was great
thing for who had nonnced bopey ncue
Mrs Keck being the only me hone People whom
have during the vconfped
they weud from deadJ advise afflicted
Mrs Kek and by following ladyise implicitly have
done' they Will without DOUBT, be gully benefited
Respectfuly Mps WV ANnEpsoN
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-07
,,,,,.tratt.e ort,c Turkish Law.

4 gentleman, formerly professor in
Roberts college, Co2stantinople, relates the
following tr3ves;y of j1siice Illustrative OF
a., lo,,- i, Turkey. where an accused man
,,,,s. urove his innocence, or else he Is dc
cI,~ea Guilty: \ convert 10 Christianity
cane 40 Or Lord, missionary there, and
So; il It uas ever right 70 tell lie. THIS
,.s - --are- for the doc,or, and be said
bo void have to k,lo" The case before he
Io,,,1 =, decide alth nigh on general principles.
Ia "a rof tbini 1t was. The case Is TINS,
,acl.el the seeker .fter truth: "A Turk a
.1sra,or to me, living in Ru;schuk, accused
re Of Jayiuy and recei9iae from INN ~,
s5a,a. Eaeu Of no way Of proving INA,
.iii not t,y AID receive these SheeI'' ana .Lie
csss taust cal.tainly 80 against ne. ii esi.is
II, sor trial today, ara. after the charge nal
lA1,l made. I I.,,i,ail.td that had bought ana
r,lei..,i the shec, l,gi.i il was Ee>, and ha1
at tie s.are ,irle paid far them IN iuii' lie
,oaldl't prove thst had not; so the case
was dismissal The doctor thought that'
ever a lie VS. i,.stifable, this MAS certainly
he tin,c-tle Argoaaut.
Wichita eagle., 1886-10-07
rS,liiu- tic Elm Trees.

The einls of Flushing l. l., are suffering
for the third year from the ~avagcs OF the
laryae OF tho saw fly, an import from Ter
man. which, very curiously, in It's nat.vs
country. confines its ravases TO the pms
forests
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-06-23

OF schedule of rates which would prove
satisfactory, as it would be conducive to
the interests OF the masses, while suiii-
cient protection would be afforded the
producers and manufacturers oil the Ma
ton. Until this is accomplished there
will be no stability in prices, for the un-
certainty OF the action OF Congress rem
ders them entirely speculative and sub
ject TO fluctuation with every movement
in that body relative to proposed change
OF rates. Although there is not the
slightest danger of wool being placed on
the free list, so long as the question re-
mains unsettled, the pending proposition
| will, as at present, be utilized by pur-
chasers as damper on prices, and grow
ers could better afford considerable addi-
tional reduction OF duty than be subject
to the present uncertainty in regard to
the final disposition OF the matter The
same with all other interests involved,
and the sooner the question is settled the
better for all directly concerned and also
| LOT tile pcHcral DuSlneSS lnteTesls vi ''o
country. The radical high tariff men,
who are almost exclusively Republicans,
are directly responsible for the de-
lay in the settlement OF this
vexcd question. Their unreasonable
demands have thwarted equitable legis'
lation, as they will do until the conserva'
tive element entirely ignores them and
settles upon and adopts a policy based
upon general rather than local or ind
vidual interests. Mr.. Hill closes his
communication to his correspondent ir
the following forcible and comprehensive
language.
have heard of but one remedy suggested
by the Protectionists, and that is to abolish
the internal revenue law and increase tarif
dues. In other words, give our starving
laboring men whisky at cents quart, bu
pile up the price of sugar, coffee, tea, salt
lumber, stockings and knit goods and blan
kets and all the necessaries of life. Well,
can't afford to do that. Public life has n,
charms for me if purchased at such sacri
flee of principle and public honor.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-06-23
PICOTTE'S PISTOL.

Picotte, OF the Wood River Times, last
Friday evening took shot at Hon. Phil.
Regan, OF HALEY. The bullet hit the
pantaloons pocket OF Regan, which for
tunately contained an amount OF loose
coin, which averted any serious injury
from the corresponding portion OF the
gentleman's anatomy. The cause OF the
fracas was squib in the Times, which
ironically likened Mr.. Regan to Jesus
Christ. Mr.. Regan proved the happiness
OF the editors comparison by slapping
the latter in the face, hence the explosion
OF the little pistol. We know nothing
about the details which led to the pub
lication of the squib, except that it was
inspired by the election of Mr.. Regan as
Marshal of the Fourth OF July celebration
at HALEY. Ii the affront was unwar-
ranted, the editor was the provoker
OF the quarrel, and should be
held legally responsible for an
assault with Il deadly weapon. IT,,
on the contrary, the publication was JUS
tifable, the Times man had a perfect
moral and legal right to defend himself
in the manner he did. Liberty OF the
press should not be so construed as to
imply unbounded license OF abuse, and
when the bounds are overstepped, editors,
like other people, should be made to
suffer the consequences of their offending.