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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

And then got it I've often heard my
father and the judge shout with laughter
over their college scraps, particularly one
in which, being much exhilarated by a
SWINE" they put goat in the presidents
room when he was asleep and screwed up
the door. They always recalled that
episode d specimen of refined
college wit, and always added, with pride,
ave We're rusticated for that" Yet they
fell on me like ton of brick. l was the
greatest reprobate unhung. Fool, sot, idiot.
soft, disgrace cowardly, silly, abandoned,
wanton, depraved. hopeless From the
foregoing detectives you may imagine ths
style OF their lecture to me. until they be
came exhausted by their own eloquence and
sent me home in cab. to pack up and pre-.
pare for exile,
Lever and dozens of other writers fill up
the lives of their heroes with such al
ventures as mine, AMI everybody, my
relatives included, regards them as jllly
pictures of the life of a high-spritsl youn,
man. Yet they declare I've disgracel the
family.
In our dining-room hangs portrait OF
my great-uncle Rupert, and I've often
heard my Aunt Tabby declare with prize
that "le was an ancestor to be proud Of
A hardy, free jovial fellow. who took his
SIX bottles after dinner AMI went to- bel
under the table. Abr the cool lady would
sigh, 1--WE have no such men nowadays.
Vet on hearing of my escapade she retired
to her room with Noung'S "Night
Thoughts" AMI declared her heart was
broken with the disgrace
Where's their consistencyf Whv i
everything always wrong for me AMI right
for other fellowsl Why does or fem ~.
which has the reputation of being the old
est and most quarrel ,oms family in Phiia-
delphia, become unanimous in sitting on
me! It's the only thing they ever do agrees
about
don't blame the Wigginses for being
down on me- 1t was little rough on
Tommy. and got him i'll good deal of q
row. But the whole city noel not have
fallen foul of me Somebody might have
been lst. But whats the of rea on.
ng. 1t was simply my luck. Creum-
stances, as usual. were too many for M
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Fashionable Garnitures-

hicagn Times
The habit of using birdskins for orna-
mental purposes is playing havoc with the
velvet trade. To show the enormous extent
to which the new fashion of wearing the en-
tire stuffed bird has reached. it is computed
that upward of 1900, 900 of small brilliant
hued birds were imported to England the
past year. one-sixth of which are thoss
plume gems the humming bird, the re-
mainder being parrot, sunbirdS, orioles,
king fishers, and bird, of paradise. But these,
when landed, only bring $40, 900 whereas
the ornamental feathers, such as those o.
o ;triches, emu, rheas South American Os-
trichl, egret' junglecnck~, orinle trago-
pans, psacockS, etc. bring more than -
2225 900 in Great Britain alone. SuPPo,ing
that we count the re t of EUROPE, the
United States, lniia and China, there must
be annual sales which bring To first hanls at
wholesale at least So, 0jj $50 more
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

His Observation-Disclosures Treatment
of IL Girl by Gypsies-A Woman Embez-
zIer Arrested Criminal Items.
NAPLES, March GA desperate attempt
was made Thursday night hy Sicilian
briganls to abduct the Hon. Victor Albert
Nesol Hood, youngest son of Niscount
Bridport, OF England. Mr.. Hood is spen ling
the winter upon an estate in Sicily called
Castele Dimaniace, which was given by
former king OF Sicily to Admiral Nelson,
who was an ancestor of Mr. Hood. The
castle on this estate was stealthily sur
rounded by about twenty outlaws, all well
armed and disguised Their leader sent n
surrender no one would I've harmed, but that
oth'rwis, the place would be taken by storm
and many lives might be sacrificed MIR,
Hood returned no reply to this note, but i'm,
prisonei the messenger He had been warned
Of the HI mapping plot and had time to rally
few friends. These gentlemen and all the
malc servants in the house were furnished
with firearms and posted at points of ad-
vantage. The brigands opened the fight
with a general fusiliade against the post and
rear OF the house This, however. was an
swercd with such general and ace urat'
fire from the besicged that the brigandS be
came demoralile,l after the second roun l.
Then the defenders sailed from the castle,
partially cut oil the treat, and captured
four OF the outlaws. These men. with the
messenger AMI several others who We're left
wounded on the field, are now lodged in Jail
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
HE HAD SALT RHEUM FOX 20 YEARS

A ManveI. Asst Supt. 4 G. 7. Agt.
c r. l. & p X. r., writes: For TWEEN
ty years have been afflicted with Salt
Rhcum in most serious form During
the winter season. my hands have been
in such condition that | was unable Il
dress or undress myself without assist
ance. and have not had gloves or band
ages off my hands for about four months
until | began using Papillon (extract OF
fax Skin Cure. | certainly think it has
cured my hands Large bottles only 81
at drug stores.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Special Prescription This remedy stands to day
without Il rival and with scarcely a competitor in
the world thousands Of physicians throughout
the country have acknowledged their inability TO
cure il, and are now prescribing Dir. Iese's
Special Prescription for all cases Of Sick
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Tie ayerace lensth Of life is

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 consump>
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,
80 cents and 81, of druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
WILLIAM JACKSON

A TTO3NEY AT LAW. Office in Roc,.
u National Bank Building, Rock Island M IL
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
HAD USED THEM FORTY YEARS.

r. S. Day, of Watsonville. Santa Cruz
Co, California writes February 3. 1885:
when my wife was seventy>thrce years
old she was troubled with a bad cough,
and it looked as if she would die with
doctor, but commenced taking Brand
reth's pills, two and three every night, In
three weeks she was completely cured
and her health is now very good, and am
sure the Dills have prolonged her life as
well as my own, for have used them for
forty years, and am now eighty>four
years old. They have been my only medi-
cine
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Working People

are often too i'll TO labor but they haven't
time To take medicine and lay OFF. Sim
mons Liver Regulator can be taken with
out causing any loss of time, and the
system will be built up and lavigorated by
it. 1t has no equal as a preparatory
medicine, and can be safely used when a
doctor cannot be called in. In all CONS
mon diseases it will. unassisted by any
other medicine effect speedy cure,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
WHY the Hunter Misses.

tCcr. American Field
Mot of the rifles now yurnai ont OF tine
factories have front sight upon which the
brightest point will shift from sdA to side
and from base to tip In all quick shots
this mu t have soms influence. whether you
are aware of it or not Take rife sc
sighted out in the sun, and with your eye
on the sights swing the rine all around the
horizon. watch tile change Of light upon it
AMI see how you may bo deceived whom in
a hurry. Then point 1t up hill AMI dowG
hill, with the sun behind you and ahead of
n, aud SEQ if you can discover how you
ever missed any game.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Nervous DeDllitated Men.

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days of the use of DIR. Dyes Celebrated
V oltaIc Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and PER
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Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa
ton, terms, etc mailed free by address
ing NoItaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
dcOd & W.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
WHAT Is WOMAN's WORTH

asked fair damsel of crusty old bache-
Tor. lie did not know, so she said: wv.
o. man" double you, o man. But a
woman feels worth little il disease has
invaded her system and is daily sapping
he strength. For all female weaknesses,
DIR. Il. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescripe
ton" stands unrivaled. 1t cures the
complaint and builds up the system. Send
lOc in stamps for pamphlet to Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, 663
Main street, Buffalo, New York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity. truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver. Billiousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bltters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed 10 give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

have used Athlophoros and have Civ.
en- it to my wife and boy with very satis>
factory results. In my own case used
1t for neuralgia, and it gave me very
quick relief from the pain. ]. F. W.
Rabbe. 256 Main street, Cincinnati, o.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.

Albert Emminger, Covington Ky, was
afflicted with catarrh three years He
says After trying every known patent
medicine which | saw advertised, none of
which helped me, tried PapIllon (eXtract
of flaX) Caiarrh Cure as last resort. II
has made a complete cure, and is worth
its weight in gold. ! will give you other
references from parties who have been
cured. 1t is no experiment, but posi-
tive cure. Large bottles 100 at drug
stores
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

| have been a great sufferer of dry ca.
tarrh tor many years, and tried many
remedies which helped me, but ! had
none which did me so much benefit as
Ely's Cream Balm. it completely cured
M. j. Lally, 80 Woodward avenue.
Boston Highlands, Mass.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Justin +. Dow, principal of a Houston
school, was very thoroughly horsewhip-
ped by man named Chew last week
Chew asserts that his sister, young girl
who had never been to a public school,
went to Dow to be examined Dow
seated her between two negresses and
began the examination. She got a low
mark and Dow got licked.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

\ new gun, 50-caiibre, has been tested
in Kalamazoo. which, with one ounce of
powder, drove a steel bullet two inches
long through four 3S inch iron plates.
and dented the fifth. 1t is said a cannon
made on the same principle will throw a
ball fifteen miles
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Grigg's Glycerine Salve. which is 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, 1886-03-20
STOLEN BY GYPSIES.



GeFeyyuLE. Ohio, March 3O-Cora
Green, pretty lI-year old girl, who es
capel from John McNey, u gypsy, and his
two female companions, relates a pitiful
story OF her treatment She says she was
bdnaple from her home near Lebanon,
Ind, over year ago, and WAS compelled to
travel about the country with the gypsies
McVey, she says, shot her in the head kicked
her, cut her on the body with hat 'het, cut
her with a club, logged her with buggy
whip, and .auted her. He also drove "A
nail through her foot, fastening her to a
board, and swung her up to the wagon
bows Marks of the girls wounds are still
panty visible Her parents have been
communi ated with, and they will arrive
here in a day or two McNey and his two
companions decamped as soon as they
learned Of the girls escape. A large mum.
Der OF citizens are hunting for tn. party,
and II they are captured lynching will
probably follow
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

IlyhthburS NirghIan
Wise. ia hi, "iama and impotent" attempt
at riicuie. say thlt if his opponent had
been mama F.tz n "A Smith he W ,ull never
have been he lri OF, Well, if Smith is not
as good a name rs Ice, it is certainly as goo'
a name as Wise. Virginia was founded by
Smith. Two of her governors have been
Smiths, AM ono of them was governor
twice, AMI, more than that he was at One
time little Stage driver, if not "ttle cart
driver" Ons of the signers of the Declara-
ton OF Independence was Smith. There
have been nine Smiths in the senate of the
United States. A Smith was appointed To
the supreme bench of the United State. A
Smith was first attorney general OF tine
United States then secretary of the navy,
and afterwari secretary of stata. Eight of
the Confederate generals were Smiths.
Smith is one OF the most illu,trious names
in Englan |, and Scotland furnished Adam
Smith, the great Political economist. So
there is nd discount on the Smiths
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

OF our American people are afflicted with
sick headache in either its nervous. bill
lous or congeslive forms, caused by irr
regular habits, high living. etc, and no
other remedy has ever conquered it until
Dr. Leslie's special Prescription was dis
covered. Give it trial. See advertise,
ment IN another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
nosFGRU'S ACID PHOSPHATE


Prof. Adolph OF. New York, says OF
the Acid Phosphate: Il have been ems
abled to devote myself to hard mental
labor, from shortly after breakfast till q
eDcing the slightest relaxation, and
would not now at any rate dispense with
IL
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

\ man in Marcellus, Mich. whose dis
vorccd wife had been awarded the Gust
ody of their two children, has purchased
the latter from her 81, 500 each, all other
methods of securing their custody having
failel him
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
A Trying ORDEAL.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo, March 20-The greater
part of Thursday was spent by the defense
in the Molloy-Iee examination in trying to
break the testimony of Charlie Graham, the
Is year-old son Of George Graham During
Wednesday and Thursday nearly eleven
hours have been spent in cross-eXamining
this lad, and throughout he has told the
same story Of his mothers wrongs and his
fathers crimes, which range from forgery
bigamy, and inlidelity to the murder of the
witness mother The defense again tried to
trip him IN his account of seeing Mrs Emma
Molloy, Cora Lee and his father conducting
themselves i'm roperly, and drew from the
boy the fact that it was ON both occasions in
The morning after his mother Lad gone down
to get breakfast that he caught these three
peOple together
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Don't give up, There is a crre for ca
,arrh and cold in the head Thousands
testify that Ely's Cream Balm has entire-
ly cured them. 1t is safe and pleasan,
remedy. 1t is not liquid or snuff. Ii
cures by cleansing and healing Price
50 cents. At druggists. 60 cents by mail
Ely Bros, Oweg0, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
A CARD.

To all Who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretons of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
Wus 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, 1886-03-20

FoRT WORM, Tex, March 21-The citi-
zens Of Fort Worth held meeting, Thurs.
day evening, at which they protested against
the lsitution Of the license of the boycott
for the license and protection of law, and
resolved that any unwarranted interference
with the railroads Of the state should meet
with the condemnation of every one
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALVE

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin cruptionS, guaran-
teed TO cure in every instance, or money
refunded. p cents per box For sale hy
Hartz e Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20


Carefully collected statistic, show that
since 1859 the disasters from lightning in
the kingdom of Saxony have been herom-
inS more numerous each year. from which
it is inferred that some cause has increased
the number or severity of thunierstorms in
that part Of Europe.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Private Dalzell, who is said to be
poor and broken in health. is trying to
have his pension increased from So to $50
month. His father, eighlytive years old
has been to Washington looking after the
matter.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Mr.. John Drew, the father of the
Young clergyman to whom Miss Mary
Gladstone was married, is one of the
most ardent and active conservatives in
Devonshire, and Il Tory of the stern and
unbending tIpe.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Somebody has discovered that the word
lady" once meant bread server" This
will be terrible shock to the "foreladies'
and 'Salesladies, and may perhaps,
induce them to consent to be called WON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

We offer one thousand dollars reward
for any case of throat or lung trouble
(the last stages of the disease exccptcd)
which can not be relieved by proper
use of Or. y. Stones Bronchial Waters
Pleasant Ia take and contain nothing in
furious. Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co, Quincy. H.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

The Fourth of July orator at Spring
field, Mass. in 1885 was Horatio Seymour
General Butler, DR.. George B, Loring
and Cononel Brewster, were among the
speakers at the subsequent BANQUET.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
OeCOYEO FROM FLORIDA.
A Woman Arrested for Completely in the
FubeIzIement of SIOU 200.

Er,bcIziement Of $1,000
SPRTNG CITY, Tenn, March 20 Miss
Daisy Carroll, one of the beSt-known women
in Rhea county, has been arrested by Pink
erton detectives for completely in the en-
bezzlemeut of about Sl00, 600 from the Cham
pion works at Springfield, Ohio, by the con
tidential booskeeper, Frank Jones. 1t Sc rms
that the two have been working in concert,
The woman came from Ohio two years ago
bought fine farm near here, and spent
money lavishly. She was leader in so
ciety and was very popular and greatly al
mired Jones frequently visited her, passing
as her halt-brother When she learned of
of his arrest she left for Florida but was
decoyed back by the detectives The books
of the Champion company were found Sc
GREETED in her icehouse, together with other
evidence OF her completely in his crime She
will b. conveyed at once to Ohio.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Ship anchors are carefully tested before
admitted to use on English vessels. Two
of the three test of duclibiity. contract
ion of area, elongation and bending must
be satisfactory, or the anchor will be re-
ieCted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Opposition in Virginia TO the new plan
of meeting the state debt is gradually de-
ercasing. and the prospects are that the
question will soon be taken out of the
politics of the state.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Josh Billings: There Is great deal oy
learning in this world, which Is nothing
more than treing to prove what we don't
al LEI land
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Ting VIZ VIII BE Al snmmcr.

NEW YORK, March 20 The Sunset route
gives mott lie that it will mike contracts at
its present cut rates t. California good for
six moai'& Tho Pacific mail also begins
lon umr contracts Saturday, This looks
as 1t tn- iFaut Continental war wa, 10 b. Of
long Duration
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is com>
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200 years old. Clergy
men, temperance people, and all Other
classes who oppose strong drink On prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Liverpool cotton factors believe the
market is now low enough Tor Il re-
action, aud the mills are letting their cons
tracts.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

| have used Ely's Cream Balm for dry
catarrh Ito which eastern persons are
subject who come to live here.) 1t has
proved cure.-B. F. NJ Weeks, Denver,
Colo.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

A North Caroline editor puts on his free
list every woman in the state who becomes
the mother of twin boys.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
Flying Niachin g..

A paper on flying machines lately read
before the Royal Society of New outh
Nals' was illustrated with sixteen self
supporting models varying in weight from
three fourths of an ounce to three ounce,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

BERLIN, March IA peasant woman
has been arrested in Silesia charged with
havin; murdered four husbands by poison
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
FIVE THouSAED LADIES y,

u do our Fancy Work; 10 canvasslng; no hum
bug; easily learned and neat; Five TO Ten dollars
per week al this season; steady employment all
the year round. Apply at once for particulars TO
kENslNG-oN PLACQEE AND PANEL ART Co,
tknickefbo)ker Buidng1 lS1 fremont St, Hos
ton Mass J. o. Box 2tlS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

The Tennessee Knights of Labor will
run full state ticket at the coming elec-
lion.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20
ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the
9th day of April. A ~, 1856. in the respective
wards or precincts in the city of Rock island an
election will he held for the following officers
to-wit:
CITY OFFICERS:
One Alderman in the First Ward for two years
One Alderman in the Second ward for two years
one Alderman in the Third ward for two years
One Alderman In the Fourth ward for two years
One Alderman in the Fifth ward for two years
One Alderman in the Sixth ward for two years
One Alderman in the seventh ward for two years
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
One supervisor for one year.
-Four Assistant Supervisors for one year.
One Assessor for one year.
Which election will be opened at O'Clock In the
morning and continue opea until O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day.
PLACES OF REGISTRATION AND VOTING
Are as follows
First Ward, Chas Engel's store
Second - Phoenix Hose House
Third - Wideawake "A ose House.
Fourth - Rescue Hose House
Fifth Tw"ntv second street Hose House.
Sixth 50 Gable Hose House.
Seventh - Gilpiu Hose House.
ROBERT KoEHLER,
Guy and Town CLERK.
Dated at Rock Island. H.. this 18Th day Of
March, 1856.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

Henry Terbush. of Huron, New York.
butchered hog recently which weighed
10 pounds.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-20

The death rate from chloroform is.
according to recent estimate, | in
1000.