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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
O Were Yon Meier a School Bow.

It may be an item of interest to school boys and
their parents to know that the Meridian Cloth
ing House of L. Dessar has in stock large line
of school suits which are offered at retail at re-
markably low prices. The light expenses which
are entaied upon this house in selling at retail
and the fact that they are 1obbers. enables them
to knock retail competition clear out of the ring
Parents who desire to purchase school clothing
for their children will find this rare chance. II
will pay to go few squares out of ones way to
visit this establishment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05

questing them to give an expression of opinion
on what they believed to be the most demoraiz-
ing of the present customs, usages and vices Of
the day. The answer was that they believed the
things which threatened the worst results were:
~, the habit of using intoxicating drinks as
beverage; (2). the saloon, with its temptations
to dissipation. gambling and other vices; (3), the
failure to observe Sunday as a day of worship
and rest; al, failure to make homes sufficiently
attractive
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
CHEAP EXCURSION TO KANSAS. NEBRASKA
AND TEXAS VIA VANDALIA LINE,
SEPTEMBER 8 AND %, 1886.

These probably the lowest rate excursions that
will be run to Western points during the present sum
mer coming fall 1t will, therefore he to the ad
vantage of persons going West to avail themselves of
the opportunity offered, especially the excursions
will be the direct and popular Vandalia line,
by which superior accommodations are afforded OF,
both day and night trains Excursion tickets by the
Vandaa line will be strictly class and sold less
than fare for the round trip good to return forty
days.
For particular inform alton call on or address
II. r. DERING,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
IndianannliS Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05

BONE & Co.. ~ Virginia avenue, are in daily re,
cept of from to four carloads of melons, of choc-
est variety, grown by w. R. Coulter of Vinoennes,
Ind, who awarded first premium at last State
fair for the finest and best melons exhibited Bone 81
Co. also keep fruits of all kinds, and are dealers in
poultry game, butter, eggs, etc. Call ON them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
A SO WashinO-Manhine PraA.

To introduce them in Indianapolis, we will
give away 900 self-operating washing machines.
II you want one send your name and street adj
dress at once. Address Monarch Laundry
Works, l0l Randolph street. Chicago, III.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05

BRYANT's Business College, &C North Penrsyl
vania street, is dependent on its own wellknown
merits and not upon names or bought specimens
of penmanship of others
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05

We have added to business Wall Paper. It will be
our aim to make this branch of the business unequae by
house in the West having for manager S. NJ Gau who held
the position with A. L. Wright Co. for several years.
We will employ only the best decorators in this branch of the
business and those who contemplate paperng and decorating
will do themselves justice to look through line
In order call special attention to this department,
will give November 1886 game set Of Havlands finest
china imported for decorated with royal blue borders,
valued $175OO This set will be given to the person
forming the greatest number Of words out of the letters in the
words Wall Paper No words will be counted unless contained
in Webstes unabridged dictionary Address all letters Va0
Paper Department. All letters will be registered No person
connected with house will be allowed compete Dishes
on exhibition in our window.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
CHEAP RATES TO NEBRASKA,
KANSAS. DAKOTA AND MINNEsoTA

KANSAS, DAhoTA AND MlNNESoIA'
The cheapest offered, by the popular Kankakee
Line. Sept. 8. and again Sept. %. Roundtrip
tickets viii be sold at one fare for the round trip Call
the nearest agent OF the Kankakee Line or at 16
North Meridian street 139 South Illinois street or
Union Depot, Indianapolis j. II. MARTIN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05

The old settlers social and historical reunion
u Oakland, yesterday, was well attended, and
was both interesting and instructive. The la
lies addressed . request 70 the association re.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
FRIENDS OF THE G. A. R.

Contemplating the excursion to Cincinnati on Tues
day, Sept z requested to be ard purchase
tickets via c., H. & railway, the order derives
benefit whatever from sales other lines Special
elegant train leaves Union Depot at IL o'clock M,
between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Tickets good
returning for three days. Full information given and
tickets for sale at Grand Union Ticket Office of
Illinois street and kentucky avenue, and at Union
Depot. w. H. FISHER General Agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-05
G.. A. r.
Excursion to Cincinnati.
Special elegant train will leave

Excursion to Cincinnati.
Special elegant train will leave
Indianapolis Tuesday September z. 1886,
Via Cincinnati, Hamilton g. Indianapolis Railway
At IL o'clock A. M
Fare for the round trip only
$3.50.
With perfect road-bed and equipments. and no
stops for passengers route the will be made in
true limited" style.
Tickets good returning on all regular trains for
three days.
The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition is in full
blast; Matt Morgans famous war paintings are on
exhibitions the mammoth Geological Garden is in its
prime and the Queen City has on her holiday attire.
Buy tickets via
c., H. e.. |. Railway.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Ex-senator
Payne, of Ohio, says that the proceedings
Of the Ohio legislature do not give him the
least concern, and that he shall not
notice the attacks upon him in any
way The legislature Is, of course,
at liberty to investigate as much
as 1t pleases, but will have its labors for its
pains. No charges have been made against
him in a form that require an answer Re
publican newspapers have allowed their col
umns TO be used by worthless drunken
wretch who is beneath his notice, and Re
publican politicians have seen fit to attack
his integrity from behind man whom they
would not themselves associate with From
such source SANDER is decoration and he is
glad that he has earned the enmity Of such
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
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The Berlin police authorities have for
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other wild animals.
Ely Bros. Owego. N. f.:-Please send
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

So she reasone1-so she excused her uaii
meditated trcason-so she persuaded herself
It would eventually be better for both il
they parted Yet all the while she knew
sue loved Gerald Leigh as she could love no
other man. In this mental conflict the day
passed and night found the letter TN.
answered.
The first step-tho step which cost-had
been taken. Another and anotl er day passed
md tile letter was SUI unanswerea. IA
james Herbert came TO hAr.
'Ergenia, have you replied 10 that leiterF
She hook Ter head.
Give it TO me" he said.
She did so. Il was a relief to get rid q
it. He tore it into fragments
"1ber,," be said. 81 knew couli .rua
your good sense. There IS an en-. Oh ta'
affair ii is score. between You AMI lnc
uni l shall never again allude to il"
For good or i'll tie die was east. She hac
freed herself. But she lsfs the room Win
swimming eyes. and Went to Mrs Cath
cart.
"Aua'.a she cried, twill YOU take iis
abrt al--for a long times"
i a. hard tor Mrs Cathcars TO Ds
cghsi upon to give up the rest of tn,
Lcndoa season. But then Mr. Heroag5 )
recsna death prevented her going GU n.uc ?,
and it YVES paramount tbs, Ea-olia's future
should be satisfactorily disposed OF. So TIM
excellent woman sacrificed herself al one,
~ will take You abroad Eagaaia. II you
VIII promise to bs Sir Ralph's WIFE
Eugenia had ciosol her oWn plti all
knew where it woull lead; ye5 fer Very
shame she wouli not show hsr thoughts TO
others.
Il can promise nothing" she sail take
me- away"
Three days af.erwari Gerall leigh
learned that Eugenia had gone abroad with
her aunt He knew that all hope went
with her, He was like man distractsi l.
He even called upon James He9ters and
had the satisfaction of bearing from that
gentlemaa's own lips that his sister and
Sir Ralph Norgata This news dad n0l 5 en.
to affect him much; perhaps b. anticipated
something of the kind
Although in bis studio all day long, tho
sculptor did no work FOR weeks. Al last Ia
aroused himself, Ell ,agel molal ami sol
to work with feyerish ens-sy- From n,c n
till night he thumbei anl ru,iel about The
ductile clay. tie lauyhei n p Sary Of bite
triumph lis hani; hal not lost their q, =
mig. The work grew and grew avace until
the clay was done with, ard far whist,
block OF marble s.ocd in tn center OF .hs
studio, waiting TO be heNn iHfe the statue
which was TO b. Gerald / i.h's ti.a1 ni IA
hid tor fama
IT, A.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
ADVICE To hOTHHRs.

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sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
29-m-w-s ~
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

WASHINGTON City, Jan 16-Bland of
Missouri introduced a bill repeating SO
much of the act of June 9, 1879, as provides
for the exchange and resumption of sub
sidiary coinage; deferred A joint rcso-
luton allowing discharged employees of the
house one months pay was defeated after
short debate
Farsney Of Michigan offered resolution
calling on the secretary of the treasury for
information rs to the amount of money in
the treasury that can be legally applied to
the payment of bonds or any other interest
bearing debt Of the United States, and il
there be any such moneys in the treasury
being applicable TO the payment of the OBJ
legations aforesaid, why the same have not
been so applied; referred
The house then resumed consideration of
the presidential succession bill
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
M. nj. CORRETT

ATTORNEY At LAW, Solicitor in CHanccry and
IL Notary Public. Abstracts Loans and c6liec
tions. Office Bufo Is Eock. % avenue, over
Baker, Joggslry 4turr. uov-aO-dlv
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1G.-A morning
paper publishes a long article under the
heading "A Raid on the Treasury" 1t Is
claimed that, under a law passed in 1886,
which forms the basis Of section ], $50 of the
revised statutes, some fifty odd millions are
due to the widows of deceased soldiers 1t
is believed that the original act was never
repealed, and if it had been its reincorpora-
ton in the revised statutes would have reen-
acted it. There are said to be conflicting
opinions as to whether the act of 1886 is still
in force, and the article intimates that the
question will have to be determined by the
supreme court
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY.

OF the ninteenth century, can truly be
said of Papillon extract of fax Skin
Cure, Thousands testify to its wonder
full curative powers in seemingly hopeless
cases of Eczema, Salt Rheum. Erysipelas
and every kind of skin disease. Mr. O.
P. Algier of Hartford. Ohio, tried every
thing he heard of or saw recommended.
and suffered five years with Eczema until
he found Papillion Skin Cure. which
cured him. Large bottles only 400, at
drug stores.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
LIFE OK DEATH.
by THE LATE HUGH CONWAY.
dnthor Of Called Beck" Ozark Days.
"A Family Affair." Etc
CHAPTER III.

Tho next day. while driving with her
niece, Mrs Cathcart W 5eiz3d by sudden
thought
my DEAR she said, ',lst us go and see
about that bust Where did you say the
sculptor man was to be found Nelson
studies, Kings road. What NUMBER
mo l0,r said Engenia, wondering If her
aunts sudden resolve would be productive
OF good or evil.
The carriage wea5 to Nelson studios the
lrdiss dismountei, ani Mrs Cathcart
tapped at the door OF No. 10, astudio which.
Icing a sculptor's. was, of course, on tina
ground floor.
The door was opened by handsome
ycung man whole outside garb was
ragged old blouse, AMI whose hands We're
mite with hall -iriel clay-one of those
Lands, moreover, hell a short pipe In
aaed, Gerald Leigh was in as unpresentable
i'm as when years ago he first met Miss
'herbsrt.
He did not at once see the girl. Sho was
behni Mrs. Cathcart and that lady's
majestic presence absorbed all his attention.
Mrs Cathcart put up her eyeglsss.
lis your master inf she asked.
Gerald laughed.
Il am my own master, he said.
This is Mr. Leigh, aunt, sail Eugenia
coming forward.
''Ohi' sail Mrs. Cathcart, and the pal
Fable meaning OF thai explanatory mono-
syllable sent tns blood to Eugenia's cheek
Gerald started as he heard the girls voice
and recognized her in the shadow. He
stretched out his clay covered hand, then
withdrew it AMI laughed Mrs. Cathcart,
who saw the action, put on look of supreme
astonishmeat-thels she recoveyi herself.
"Oh, forgot she said to Eugenia. ''Of
course you have seen Mr.. Leigh before
MAY we come in. Mr.. LeighN
lie moved aside and ths ladies entered
the studio He placed his two chairs at
their disposal He wondered the while
what hal brought Eugena to him He
gave her questioning glance, but her eyes
avoided his. Then Mrs. Cathcart began
She spoke In that manner which certain
persons s;sums towards those whom they
are pleas, % think thsir interiors.
a u,lIass some time ago, You made a
or,t Of M l'te brother in- law, Mr. Herbert
u COON Aeon
tterall bowed
al wish 10 have copy Of it, Can you
make onei
Certainly. In marhlsf'
IN marble, OF course How much VII
Z oGstf'
Il was a painful experience to Eugsnial
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

The greatest foe of America people is
consumption; lis victims number many
thousands each year, Physicians and
druggists have at last found remedy
which they feel justified In Recommend
ing. This is DR.. Bigelow's Cure. which
cures consumption in stages that other
remedies are of no benefit 1t cures
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and safely. Price 80
cents and 81, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
SLEEPLEssNEsS.

Narcotics and sedatives produce unna>
tural siupor, which is soon followed by
i'll effects, Simmons Liver Regulator re-
moves the cause of restlessness by pro-
dncing digestion ans quieting the nerves
Try it. and you will know the blessing
of good hesl,h and sound sleep,
II had been a great sufferer from dys-
pepsia AMI loss of sleep. Now take a
dose OF Simmons Liver Regulator aud
sleep all nignt.-Mrs, r. Bryant Gris>
woldville. Ga
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
WILLIAM JACKSON.

A TTO9NEY AT LAW. Office in Rock Isa
\ National Bank Building, Rock Island, Il.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

Mr.. EDITOR Many of your leaders
may be benefited by the knowledge of
such an excellent remedy as DR.. Jones
Red Clover Tonic, which produces the
most favorable results IN disorders of the
liver. stomach and kidneys, and is valu
able remedy in dyspepsia; also, debility
arising from malaria or other causes. II
is perfect tonic, appetizer, blood puri>
fer. and sure cure for ague Price 80
cents
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
ONE BOTTLE CCEEp HIN.

A, II. Thompson, Rockford. ILL.,. writes
Il have been troubled with Catarrh for
years, nothing helped me until l tried
Papillon CatarIh Cure | followed d.
reGtions, and with less than one bottle, ]
am cured Papillon (eXtract of flax)
Catarrh Cure will positively cure Bronch-
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also Rose Cold and Hay fever Large
bottles $1.00, for sale at drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 16-Ex-Con-
gresham Belford, of Colorado, who is in
Washington making an investigation Of the
probable outcome of the agitation by con-
gress of the silver coinage question, has sent
the following characteristic dispatch to The
Rocky Mountain News of Denver: II am
convinced from what have learned, to-day,
that the silver coinage act will not be re-
pealed. Mills, Of Texas, will open the bat
tie in the house within ten days in favor Of
continuing silver coinage. The west and
south viii combine against tile confederate
thieves Of the east. JAMES B. BELFoRD,n
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

The great Burmese river. the Irrawad
dy, is much like our upper Missouri in re.
spect 10 its sand bars. These often &C.
eumlate or shift across the channel in q
sinole night, and steamers caught on
them have sometimes to stay there q
month. A new pilot is needed about
every ten miles, which is all the space he
can keep himself Informed upon day to
daV
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16
Contagious
Diseases are Prevalent all over the World

Diseases are Prevalent all over the World
am native of England, and while was in
that country contracted a terrible blood poison,
and for two years under treatment n an out
door patient n Nottingham Hospital, England,
bnt was not cured. | suffered the most ag0nizing
paus in my bones, and was covered with sores all
over my body and limbs. II had vertigo aud deaf
ness. with partial loss of sight, pains in my
head and eyes, tic. which nearly ran me crazy.
lost all hope in that country, and sailed for
America, and was treated at Roosevelt in this
city, as W. Il as by prominent physician in New
York having no connection with the hospitals.
saw the advertisement Of Swift's Specific, and
determined to give 1t a trial as a last resort !
had given up all hope of being cured, as | had
gone through the hands OF the best medidal men
in Nottingham snd New York, | took tx bottles
of g. s :, and can say with great JOY that they
have cured me entirely. | am IA sound and well
as ever was in my lie.
/. FRED HiLFORp.
New York City, June 18TH, 1855
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

d. A Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of 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 DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved BY this wonderful dis
covery. Trial bottles free at Hsrtz &
Bahnsen, drug store
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

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 a self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station d
New York CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

Don't allow anyone 10 make you believe
any other remedy is just as good for sick
headache as DR., Leslie's Special Pre-
scription, for it is not true, This is the
only remedy in the world that strikes at
the root of the disease and drives it out.
Give it trial.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

A century of progress has not produced
remedy equal to Ely's Cream Balm for
catarrh, cold in the head and hay fever.
1t is not liquid or a snuff, but it is per
fectly safe and easily applied with the
finger. 1t gives immediate relief and cures
the worst cases. Price so cents. At
druggist. 60 cents by mail Ely Bros.
Owego. n, Y:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

A cold OF unusual severity which took
last autumn developed into difficulty
decidedly catarrhal in all its characters
tics, threatening return of nv ola
chronic malady, catarrh One bottle Of
Ely's Cream Balm icompletely eradicated
every symtom of that painful and pre-
vailing disorder e. W. Warner, 165
Hudson St, Rochester. Y. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

G.. W. Dyer. No. As Fulton Market.
New York, gentleman of seventytwo
Years of age, has been using Brandreth' s
Pills for upward of thirty years. He says
they have cured him of inflammatory
rheumatism three times when physician S
prescriptions were in vain. He took one
or two pills every night for fortnight.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

Ihave given Tongaline a fair trial in
facial neuralgia. and. to use my patients
own expression. tit is the medicine for
that disease" 1t has done him more good
in one week than all the drugs taken be
fore within three wears, J. p. Rinkel,
NJ. D.. Brighton, Ills.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-16

The best on earth can truly be said of
Grigg's Glyceriue 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, 1886-01-16

We offer one thousand dollars reward
for any case of throat or lung trouble
(the last stages of the disease excepted)
which can not be relieved by proper
use of DR.. X Stones Bronchial Waters.
Pleasant to take and contain nothing in
furious, Sample free. Address. Stone
Medicine Co. Quincy III.