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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
Would Only Hurt the Bondhoiders.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. l4.-Senator
Eustis was asked Wednesday:
Wouldn't an attempt 10 pay the bonds
In silver materially deprsciate their value at
home and abroad
Quite likely, But if it should, the people
would not suffer by it, nor would the gov
eminent, which has the bonds TO ray The
only ones affected would be the holders Of
the bonds, who havc put them up to figure
far above their worth Even if it affected
them at all it would not put them below
their real value
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

The best on earth can truly be said o
Grigg's 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 al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only Is cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
Contagious
Diseases are Prevalent all over the World

Diseases are GrcVaient all over the World
am native of England, and while | was in
that country contracted a terrible blood poison,
aud for two years was under treatment an out
door paticn, AZ Notting CHAM Hospital, England,
but WAS not eured. suffered the most agonizing
paius in my bones, and was covered with sore. all
over nv body and limbs bad vertigo and deaf.
ness With partial loss Of sight, severe pains in my
head and syes, etc. which nearly ran me crazy.
lost all hope in that country, and sailed for
America, and was treatcd at Roosevelt in this
city, as well as by a prominent physician in New
York having no connection with the hospitals.
saw the advertisement Of Swift's Specific, and
determined to give il a trial SIS last resort.
had given up al hope OF being cu1ed, s. ! had
gone through the hands OF the best medidal men
in nottingham and New York, l took six bottles
of s. S 5. and eau say with great joy that they
hsve cured me entirely. an az sound and well
as ever was III my life.
l.. FRED HALFORD.
New York CITY, june 18th, 1855
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
Blood

Is the life and he il wise who reme moers it: but
in March last year tisSi), contracted blood posi-
son, and being in savannah, IA. at the time,
went into the hospital there for treatment; suit
cred very much from rheumatism at the same
time l did not get well under he treatment
there nor was cured bv any of the usual means
have now Jeken seven bottles of swift's Specific
and am s0nnd and well; il drove the poison out
through boils o. the skin. DAN LEAHY.
Jersey City. \. j., Aug. :. 1875.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
A century of progress has not produce,

A century of progress has not produced
remedy equal to Ely's Cream Balm for
catarrh. Geld in the head and hay fever
1t is not liquid or a snuff, but It is per-
tectly safe and easily applied with tue
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, 1886-01-14

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, 1886-01-14

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.-THE Hon
Tim Campbell, the successor of Sunset Cox
in the house of representatives, is becoming
conspicuous in Washington. Monday hs
went to the White House, and after con-
versation with Col Lamont, he pointed to
the presidents private room and asked:
Dan, is his nibs i'm
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Don't allow anyone to make you believe
any other remedy is just as good for sick
headache as DR.. Leslie's Special Pre-
scrlption. for it is not true. This is the
only remedy in tue world that strikes at
the root of the disease and drives it out.
Give it trial.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
THE advantages of vertising are

THE advantages of dvertising are
strikinsly illustrated in the order just reN
ceived by Mr.. S. r. Niles, the Boston adj
vertising agent, for one insertion OF an
advertisement in one publication for 3d.
600. This is probably the largest order
ever given for one insertion Of an adver-
tisement and shows the extent TO which
advertising is done by those who aprre-
ciate lis benefits.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Ely Bros, Owego, N. Y..-Please send
me two bottles of Cream Balm. / cant
do without it. tits the best medicine for
catarrh in the world. G. Edmonson,
Coup City, Neb.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

An Indian scholar at the Carlisle. Pa,
school wrote home: There should be no
Indians within the United States wrapped
in blankets when other people are SO busy
working"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
Poison

had produced great holes in my back and chest.
and had removed all the hair of NY head. yot
began to improve IN weeks time. and the sores
began - heal, and were entirety gone inside Of
eight weeks. WILL JONES.
Fo7' Union Pass. Depot
Cisco, Texas, July IS, les5,
Treatise on Blood AMI Shin Diseases mailed free
The SWIFT SFEeTIc co, braWel }, Atldnsi
Ca. No. Isl " 23J St. y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GUNSNITHs'
Wolf, Chas., III Seventeenth street
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS
saueGman, John. 2l9 seventeenth street
II ARDwAFE'
| Stewart & Montgomery, 300 second avenue.
| MERCHANT TAILGRS.
Tendt, Il. i502 second avenue.
| NEWSPAPERS.
| The Rock Island DAILY AHaus; published every
| evening. (Sunday excepied) in Argus block, op'
| poste Postofiice. Best advertising medium in tie
| city.
| The Rock island WEEKLY Argus; published
| every Friday. a flne Job department in connec
| ton with the establishment.
RESTAURANTS AND CoNFECToNERs.
| Krell Fred, 1919 Second avenue.
| SALOONS
| esr,n vi Ichn i.i2s 'cond avenue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

General Jubal A. Early is described as
venerable appearing man, his long.
white beard reaching to his waist and his
bent figure indicating the rapid advance
of extreme old age
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Servantsgalism has triumphed in Lon
don. a lady advertised for cook and
housemaid, promising that each should
have the use of pi anoforte and be al
lowed two nights week and every other
Sunday for outings.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Two years ago contracted blood poison; after
taking prescriptions from the best physlc. ans
here and at Dallas concluded to visit Hot Springs
aud oa reaching Texarkana 4 doctor recommend
ed me to try Swift's Specific. assuring me that it
would beneat me more than Hot Springs. Al
though he
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

According to Edward Goadby, an Eng
lish stetistician, the Franco>G German war,
the Russo-Turkish war. the Russian con-
quests in Asia and the French operations
in Tunis have cost So, TS6, 500 0G0.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

An zee Bridge Below Niagara Fails.
NIAGARA FAILS, n. Y, Jan IA large
and substantial ice bridge was formed in
The niagara river below the falls early
Wednesday morning. 1t will probably re-
main through the season
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

1t is asserted in the Independence Beige
that tame larks which have been blinded
By red bot needles in order TO improve
their note are kept 10 cages concealed
among the laurel thickets in the garden
of the Vatican.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
Comptroller Cannon win Retire.

VUfliIfVEUIftT VdHuUu Wit 1fttiIes
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 14.-Comptroller
Cannon's retirement from Office may be ex-
pected in the course of a few days He will
accept the presidency of prominent New
York bank, which has been rendered to him.
He has declined a hattering offer of the
same kind from Chicago.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Delicate diseases of either sex, however
induced, speedily and permanently cured.
Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main
street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Dolls to the number of 1900, and s.
900 baby carts were destroyed by a re
cent fire in great toy factory at Brand
euberg. Germany.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Tae steady shirkage of glaciers in tie
Swiss Alps has caused severe losses to
many Of the peasantry by the drying up
OF pastures formerly moisteaed by glacial
rills.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

A lemon raised at Enterprise. Fla,
weighs one and three-quarter pounds,
and measures 14x15 inches in circum-
ference
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

Meyer say diel but when you are sick
take phial of 6hedd's Little Mandrake
Pills. They cure blliousuess and sick
headache. For sale BY Rartz & Balm
sen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

A letter from Kimberley. South Africa,
represents that no less than 100000 is
annually paid in that town alone in wag-
es for diamond digging.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

20, my backp' The man with weak
back, sore loins, has kidney disease,
which Hunts Kidney and Liver] Rem,
edy always cures.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

There are 55l Passamaouoddy Indians
10 Maine. The death rate last vear WAS
greater than any other year with one ex-
ceptioD.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

tenth part Of the bills which will come to
the committee, !" said Representative Kliener,
of Indiana, who is member Of the COM
mittee
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

During the year just closed there were
twenty-five murders and eighteen suicides
in Louisville Ky.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate Of John Moeller, deceased,
The undersigned, having been sppointed admin
istrator Of the estate of John Moeller, OF late
of the county Of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice thst he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county, at
the office OF said court in the city of kock Island
at the March term. on the second Monday in
March next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified aud re-
ouested 10 attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. Ali persons indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this 5th day Of January. A. D.. 1886.
JOHN L. HASo. Administrator
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

The old steamer Beaver, the first steam
vessel to navigate the Pacific ocean. it is
said, sank last month in the harbor a,
Victoria, B C,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-14

A Coleridge, Neb., farmer has pig
which can milk COW with the ease and
satisfaction of the average domestic
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

WE have Just received from Hon. s. S. COX, Min
lister 10 Turkey, copy OF the Levant Herald con-
tainlng his address TO the students at the com.
mcncement OF the American College In conslanti-
nople. lie presided on this occasion. MIR. WASH
burn, the president Of the college, introduced Mr..
Cox as foiiowst
Our president, the Minister OF the United States,
Sy ,Se ms sos nave e ss
names on the programme, so that while he was the
of'icer In fact did the heavy work for him In that
for himself.
Mr.. Cox then responded In a speech Of half an
hour. lie said;
Ladies' and gentlemen. I am more embarrassed
than ever by the remarks OF Dt. Washbufn. / have
been acting as the president without any one know
myself as president. tlaughter.l I suppose must
S Of hs ass ss Mh he
by the strange tongues which have heard, not not
- i, mSSn the English or French as the others.
reason. This Is to me an unaccustomed forum /
am used to the wranges Of parliamentary debate.
never made but one successful address outsldr Of
ea a sns es sS sSeTs Hsa not
my education in oriental studies been neglected, I
SSna haze ~ the three years BY
rian should have been bachelor to-day. Laugh
teri am embarrassed for another reason. I am
and humiliation. Just before came here received
an invitation to the commencement Of my own A Aimd
Mater, Brown University. For reasons which are
apparent preferred to come to yours. One reason
"a that the commencement was on the 18Th
nstant, and l could not 60 nnnc pro tune,
tLaughter.l Once since graduation have visited
the old university, but these lapses enhance the
felicity when II comes. DR.. washburn will
not spproye Of this paradox when II comes to miss
Fourth Of July is nigh, for referring to the nag. Its
roseafe stripes blush m0destly for the back
wardness OF our countrymen, flaughter,l or
rather for the modest Republic further
west" Spangled with thirty yeght stars, every star
State, and every State star Il kisses the bree8es
coming to II from Bthynia or Balkans, Alexandra,
Athens, or Jerusalem. It Is said BY 9ibbon that
whatever rude commodities were collected In the
forests OF Germany and Scythia and AZ far as the
sources Of the Tanais and Borysthenes, whatsoever
was manufactured BY the skill OF Europe aud Asia,
me corn Of Egypt and the gems and prices Of the
into the port OF Constautinople, which for many
ages attracted the commerce OF the ancient world.
As the olive trees OF the academy furnished
oil fUr the vctors OF the Qrecian festivals, SO this
Institution furnishes crude article like that from
Baku (laughterl wherewth to strengthen the wrest-
ers In the intellectual OF these elder lands II
is pleasure to know that your lamps are not like
those Of the foolish virgins, but that under the d.
rection OF your energetic President and his asso-
ciates they are filled and burning with the white light
OF the refined American article. daughter and
cheers.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

The recent death OF Ned Buntline recalls an incl
dent OF his nrst visit to Washington during the war;
As will be remembered, II was only a short while
before the outbreak OF hoslties between the North
and South that the youthful Ellsworth made the
tour OF many Of the larger cities with his Chicago
corps aroused the widest enthusiasm wherever they
went, and military companies sprang into ranks like
the fabed dragon warriors OF Cadmus In their wake.
OF course the small boys OF all the cities caught the
soldier fever worst OF all and within month after the
electric performances Of Ellsworth's Zou-Zous ON
the White House lawn and the City Hall plaza,
dozens OF squads OF youngsters could he march
ing and countermarching In the streets OF Washing
ton, and doing as nearly like the Chicago lads as
they knew how. The writer hereof was first corporal
OF the juvenile Zouave contingent commanded by
Capt. "Al" Kirkwood, the eleven-year-old son OF
the proprietor OF the Klrkwood House, which stood
on the site OF the Palas Royal at Twelfth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. Our armoTy was at the
Kirkwood residence, on the opposite side OF Twelfth
street, whence with measured tread and
martial look we would start on our
parades In all the pomp aud Circumstance
OF glorious war With our red trowsers and
white legglns, our jaunty little jackets gay
with bell buttons, and our fez caps set far back
on our close-cropped boylsh heads as possible,
have no doubt we looked formidable In the ex-
teme. one day not long after the shooting OF
the hero Of our youthful imaglnations at Alex
andrla we were standing al parade rest In
front OF the Kirkwood House. Suddenly o stem
torap voice cried out, Attention, company
II proceeded FROM picturesque figure which had
been leaning against the hotel rallings lie WAS q
strongly built man, with grim and battered yet
not unkndy face, and much gorgeousness OF attire.
His red shirt was elaboraely faced with black vel
vet, and his forage cap brilliant with all the gold
cord II could conveniently carry. Altogether he
looked ike o Crlinean veteran masqueradn2 az
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25
LIFE AT cAPoN SPRINGS.

CAPoN SPRINGS, VA, July 2o.
Capon Springs, far.famed for Its curative waters
az well as pleasant attractions for comfort, health
and picturesque scenery, Is now In the zenith OF Its
glory. Many attractive and handsome ladies' are
collected here, who, inspired by the braclng noun
tain air, enjoy the many diversions which the place
Affords Horseback riding ~ the chief amusement
OF the morning Dancing to the meodlOuB strains
Of DOnch's orchestra is INDUCED IN every night
while climbing to Wards Rock, White CliH, and
Eagle Rock, where the eye on clear day takes In
one OF the grandest panoramas Of the great noun.
tain range OF the State are pastimes OF the day and
evening. Capon River, with Its abundance OF black
bass, receives not small share OF attention from
both ladies' and gentlemen, while woodcOck shoot
Ing, which, by the way, is very good this season,
contributes greatly to the pleasure Of those who are
fond Of the dog and gun.
Several events Of special Interest have taken place
within the past few days. notably among which
were the tableaux OF last week. That beautiful
poem Of Longfellows, "The hanging Of the Crane"
was very prettlly illustrated by the ladies' and gen.
temen OF the Mountain House, Mrs. Fielder Sling.
lun, OF Baltimore. represented the bride, (and q
mighty pretty one she made too,) while MIR. Biddle
Of Philadelphia, filled the role OF groom. Recits.
lions were made by DR.. Keables and Miss Keables,
OF Wilmington, Del, and Mr. Beasley, Of Pennsyl-
vania and Miss Scott, Of St. Louis, rendered very
choice vocal music.
The event OF the week, however, was the juvenile
tournament, followed by the grand march of her.
aids knights and fair ladies' In costumes OF the days
OF chivalry, esoOrng the Queen Of Love and Beauty
and her maids Of honor to the stage Of the pretty
little opera house, where tho successful knight,
Master Fielder Sllngluh, Jr., placed the crown Of
roses upon the head OF Miss HelOlse McCeney, who,
followed by her maids Of honor, TO wit; Miss May
Thompson, Miss Mary Gwynn, and Miss Anna Poe.
descended from the throne ana danced the royal CO.
tilion, after which dancing by all the Juveniles was
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25
LITERARY NOTES.

The Art Amateur for August contains another OF
the charming female heads. by Ellen welby, for
plaque decoration; a striking design OF birds ana
Mowers for hand screen; cup and saucer decors-
tion OF violets; cinque-cento carved panel, and
several pages OF outline ngure sketches, monogams
and embroidery deslgns Among the notable Illus
trasioIs are figure study by Jules Breton, another
by A. NJ. Lahaye, and double page charcoal sketch,
by Henry Bacon, OF "Major Molly" the Kev0lutlOn-
ary heroine The three series OF valuable practical
articles on "Sketohing from Nature" "Wster Color
Painting" and "Flower Painting In Oils' ali con-
Dramatic Feueton there Is an unusually full array
OF articles on ceramics, needlework interior decora-
tiOn, and minor topics. Price 35 cents. Montague
Marks, publisher, ~ Union Square, New York.
A hand book for ned service on "rhe Naval Brl-
gsde aud Operations Ashore" has been prepared
from ocial and standard authorities by First Lieut.
u. X. Gilman, OF the Marine Corps, and printed un-
der the direction Of the Bureau OF Navgatl0n Navy
Department. Liont. Gilman has evidently given his
the best available authorities. lie has produced q
work which supplies want aud which will be Of
much practical value.
Tue current number VI the Cinclanau Grdphic-
Seus contains an article by Judge W. d. Kelly on
the Demonstration OF Col 4. Il. Ellsworth" which
Mr.. Edward Mcpherson's tenth "nandbook OF
Politics. for 1903 will be ready about August 10.
and will not fall short OF ts predecessors In interest
Or value.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

The Administration wisely sent In cs,i-
mates to the House for Notifications, srma-
ment, and torpedces sssregating s9,S96, 600.
OF this amount the sum Of one million and a
half dollars was submitted as ian annual per.
'manent appropriation, being based, as the
Secretary Of the Treasury notes, ION recon-
'mendations made by the Foundry Board after
"most careful and thorough consideration Of
'the whole subject" Instead OF voting this
whole amount Of nearly three and half
million dollars, Mr.. Randall proposed only
$1,000 for the armament, and the House
finally gave only s62c,oo for all the pur-
poses named In the estimates, of which
$500, 900, in place Of 81 800, 900 recommended
by the Administration, is for armament. II
the Senate is wise II will insist upon giving
the Administration all II asks for our sea.
coast defenses. Then let the responsibility
rest in the House for defeating this necessary
measure.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25
TuE necIuLL OPERA ooxpAxr IN "rllKA.Y

The New York Tribune speaks0 OF the performance
at waack's Theatre as follows; "Chassalgnes
comic opera OF 'Falka,' one Of the gayest and jaun
tiest Of the day, was revived by the McCauil Com
pans at Walack's Theatre last evening" A great
many New Workers became familiar with II during
ils long run at the Casino, and were glad to renew
their agreeable Intimacy. II was produced In way
that made every one present regret that II was
brought out for this week only, and was greeted
with frequent aud emphatic applause by q large ai-
dience. The variety OF characterization, abundance
Of incident, aud profuson of rollicking music re-
celved satisfactory aud enjoyable treatment from
the excellent company. Mlss bertha RlccI gratlued
both the ear and the eye as Faka, Hubert Wilke as
Boeslas, aud Mlss Ray Samuels as Edwige were az
full OF the dlabolical dash and pcturesQue Wild
ness suitable for the TzIgani before They were
deserve praise still more fully now. Hut the con-
splcuous popular success OF the evening was un-
doubtedly De Wolf Hopper's Won Faibach, part In
which his extravagant but irresistible hunor found
freer play than Id almost any other characteriza-
t0n OF bis which has entertained the public. lie
was recalled repeatedly and spplauded TO the echo.
Alfred Kleins Lay brother Pelican IL well known az
one OF tue most hnclu0us bits Of low comedy tnat
has been seen on the New York stage for many d
day. In tue whole evening there were no weary
moments. A rendering 20 full Of yivacy aud clever
meas merits many good words. Col. McCaulls
forces have shown themselves capable OF q notable
triumph even Ia the absence OF the commander-in-
chief"
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

The House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds is very much mixed on the
question of the proper site for the City Post
Once. Three members want to put II on
Judiciary Square. Timely notice should be
served on these gentlemen that no more
public reservations north Of Pennsylvania
avenue are to be built upon.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

Just thirty-two years ago last March in
tercourse with Japan was opened by Ccmmo-
dore Perry, with an American feet which
in those days was composed Of model vessels.
Now Americas first step in the construction
Of a Navy is to take as q model a Japanese
war-ship.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-07-25

Democratic paper to berste Republicans for
voting extra pay to Democratic employees.
II there can be a non partisan vote in the
House, surely this was the exercise Of non
partisanship in its most unseldsh form,
when Republican members voted extra pay
to men who they know will do all they eau
TO make the next House Democratic.