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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
APOOR-HOUSE HORROR.
CREMATION OF FIVE OLD PEOPLE
IN A PAUPER ASYLUM. -
Insane, Blind and Decrepit the Flames
Overwhelm Them-The Saved Driven
from Shelter Out into the Cold with
Scant Clothing.

JACKSON. Mich, Jan. 26-At midnight
Saturday night the Jackon county poor
house was burned to the ground, and five
inmates persisted in the flames The infant
. child of Mrs. Charles Smith, wife of the
keeper, awakened its parents, who at once
detected the fire. Smith ran TO the hall and
was confronted with an intense smoke and
fire. He retreated and gained access to the
women's sleeping apartments, sounded the
alarm, and helped several to escape, Rush
ing then to the mems apartment he tried to
awaken all Several ieaped from the win
dows into the snow. The temperature was
10 degrees below zero, and those who escaped
burning were confronted with death by
freezing.
The stoves in the imbecile-houss near by
We're fired and the half-frozen inmates were
cared for, but several were so chilled that
they can not live
The building was erected year ago at a
cost of l., 900 and was insured for 5000 1t
was situated in lonely spot about four
miles from the city. The fire, the origin of
which is unknown, though it is thought to
have been caused by defective chimney,
broke out in the inmates kitchen, and the
whole interior was destroyed All the in
mates lost their clothing Thirty of the
paupers We're brought TO the city and
housed John Doherty, the hired man,
brought three of the lunatics down the fire
escape in his arms, thus saving their lives.
There were forty inmates all told
An imbecile boy, 10 Years of aga, was
found in bed and was rescued by Means of
the fre-escape There We're only two men
besides the inmates about the place when
the fire broke out and they rescued the in
mates before other help arrived. William
Mills, one of the inmates, was the man who
first issued Sanders spslling book. At the
time he was worth S350,0o0 Help was sent
from jackson and the work of securing the
remains OF the victims was at once begun,
resulting in the recovery of five horribly
charred bodies, which could only be ideati
fed by their positions in the ruins
Following is a correct list of the dead
Mrs G. Atkinson, from Grass Lake, aged
| 81, an inmate for twenty four years; Cath
| crime Avery, from Columbia, aged II, al
inmate for ten years; Malissa Martin, from
Spring Harbor, aged 3D. an inmate for four
teen years; Zina Boynton, from Jackson
aged 92, an inmate for three years; Charlie:
Eiiiott, pilhd, from jackson, aged 20, ant
only an inmate from De, II, 1885.
Much trouble was experienced in rescuing
those who were saved, as many of them re
sisted all efforts in their behalf By the
time they were out of the burning building
it was useless to fight the flames, such head
way having been gained that the building
and most of the contents were soon in ashes
The ONLY fire apparatus about the place wa
some hcss connected with an empty reser
| yoir
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
con rHE BFs- on TIE pocroR.

W. F. Boyer, Garretsville, Ohio, says
my wife has been troubled with Catarrh
long time, but have. with what reme>
dies we bad. and what the doctor could
do, kept the upper hand of it until this
fall. when everything failed. Her throat
was raw as far as one could see, with an
incessant cough. when invested my dol
lar In bottle of your Pap!llon Catarrh
Cure as a last resort. To day she is free
from cough. throat all healed and entire
ly cured" Papillon (extract of flax)
Catarrh cure effects cures when all others
fail. Large bottles 800 at drug store
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20. 1885.
A COUNTRY where there are neithe

A COUNTRY where there are neither
women nor whisky has been heard from.
Stranger still it is ruled by Kentuckian.
Years ago this Kcntuckian failed in busi
ness and went to the West Indies. He Sc
cured control of small island of the Ba-
hama group which proved to be rich in
phosphates, from which he amassed great
wealth. He ruled automatically, aud nc
woman or intoxicating liquors were per-
mitted upon the island. The ruler OF this
Eveless and prohibition Eden is now on
visit to his native state, and is expected
10 take back with him blue grass widow
and full supply of Kentucky bourbon
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 25--Pension
legislation members of the house say, is
likely to consume much of the time Of con
gress until the appropriation bills come up
AT the meeting of the house committee on
pensions Monday it was agreed that the
Mexican pension bill should be reported
with favorable recommendation, with an
amendment excluding all thoss whose polit-
ical disabilities have not been removed 1t
is believed that this will provoke long and
heated debate and that it will come up for
consideration within short time. The
opinions of the members are about equally
divided. 1t is probable that the effort to be
made by the committee on invalid pensions
to defeat the Browne amendment to the
widows pension bill now before the house
will fail
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
IF IT TAKES ALL SUMNER.
OhiO's Republican solons Declare Their
Intention to Sit 1t Out


COLUMBUS, ONO, jan 70 The he
Puoiicah senate convened at ~ a. H. mon
Jay WIZ an 'he members present, ana the
Dei'iooia'S aIsehe, Us wen rs CierA Naiiaii-
dihsnam PRESIDENT Kennedy directed the
reaamg OF the Journal OF saturday, after
which notnihs was done ior wahs.ol
quorum ne prtSiueh' retained the ehair,
waiting lor the arrival OF the democratic
nenbers Senator and CLERK Fro Tenn
FORD SAID 10 oihted fress reporter:
we nave decide 10 SIT here, everyone of
us, until O'Clock when The Democrats are
expected 10 put IN an appearance. we Will
transact no business, make no speeches, nor
take any recess Tor dinner. what Is more,
We have decided to sit here until July |,
day and night, in the event of quorum not
being effected before that date This may
sound mite OF, cut we mean 1t
AT o;oo the Demoeratic senators MED into
ehe chahoer' ana Were received win CHEERS
py tne ioooy' Inc demonstration was soon
cheched' however, py the sergehho-ae-arins.
!, ."in sno"eu az ii,eh'octs pleseh.' ana
hShI was iiiiuleuiale4y liauSurateu On the
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 26 AT a meeting
of tho coal miners at Irwin, Pa. on the
Pennsylvania railroad, Wednesday night, it
was decided to demand ~ per cent advance
IN wages A committee Yves appointed To
present their ultimatum to the operators.
If the increase is not conceded a strike will
be ordered at once. There are 4.O0 miners
in the Irwin district and the payroll for
the month aggregates SlscWl The
operators claim that they can not afford to
pay more than the present rate, which is 81
cents per ton.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
AN ENTERPR1.1NG, RELIABLE HOUSE

Hartz & Bahnsen can always be relied
upon. not only to carry in stock the best
of every thing. but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have well known mer-
it, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of being
always enterpl;sing. and ever reliable.
Having secured the Agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on a positive
guaranteer. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection Of Throat. Lungs. and
Chest, and to show our confidence, we
invite you to call and get Trial Bottle
Free
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Dakota is crying aloud for spinsters
and the editor of the Fargo Argus says:
I'VE can accommodate 10000 girls with
husbands in Dakota on ninety days
notice. We have published 1000 letters
from as many young women. and made
as MANY matches
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

TAMACo, ". T, Jan. 26-Advices from
Seattle say the town is rejoicing over the
acquittal of fifteen citizens who have been
on trial there for alleged outrages upon
Chinese. The men We're all leading citizens
or officials, and were indicted under the So
called 'kuklux' act The Jury was out ten
minutes The town is wild with excitement,
public meetings have been held, cannon
fired, and an ovation rendered the accused
persons. The feeling is now stronger than
ever that the Chinese must GO
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

time and qui saying they are worse than when
they began. know 1t is discousaging in the SC Old
chronic diseases; ! used to think was no better,
but my husband would encourage me by sayin
he knew | was better, so | followed directions
closely and took my medicine regularly; now
can see and enjoy the benefits Of perseverance.
some say il costs 80 much my first bill tal -
an it grew less every time until it wrs only II
rert@: we don't tegrudge the money paid out,
Considering what beucfts We hive received; any
person wishing to enquire further into the matter
will call on or address me.
Yours respectful
MRS. l., L. PEnBIC0RD
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
THE BEST PHYSICIANS oUrpoNE

J, A Crawford says: II have had the
worst form of Eczema two wears and fonnd
no relief from some of our best physic
ians who have made this disease spcci-
ality. was persuaded to try Papilon
(extract of tiax). The relief | received
was like charm and | am well. think
Papilion one Of the blessings of the age. "
Try Pspillion (extract of flax Skin Cure
when oil Others fail Large bottles 81 90
at drug store
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 2j All reports re-
ceived in this city up to p m from the
coke regions are to the effect that all is
quiet with no indication of outbreak or VIC
lence. Bradford pa special says that
the five coke works in that district that had
refused to join the strike closed down Mon
day morning The men at work were visited
by a delegation Of strikers and, in response
To their requests, left the works Max
Schamberg, Austro-Hungarian consul in
this city. is now in the Mt Pleasant district
investigating into the causes of the strike
and the recent outbreak OF Hungariaus
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 26 -There is a
marked disposition on the part of the Ohio
people, regardless of political creed, to
make the investigation of the charges Of
bribery and corruption in the election Of
Bsnator Payne thorough Prominent Demo
Gratis from Ohio say that the members of
the Democratic party in the state are evil
IDENTIFY thoroughly in earnest in the matter,
and are anxious to have the matter probsd
to the bottom
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
Wanted Warm Place to sleep.

New YORK, Jan 2G-John Beym, watch
man at Blakeley's foundry in Sing Sing, was
made the victim of novel outrage Satur-
day night Three tramp5 entered the foun-
dry and asked for drinking water Beym
gave it to them and then turned 10 show
them the way out of the place. The tramps
suddenly caught hold Of Beym, tied him
hand and foot, and lashel him to post on
the outside of the shed, warning him to keep
quiet Then they ate the watchmans lunch
and went to sleep in a warm pace near the
furnaces. AT : O'Clock i'll the morning the
tramps released Beym who was nearly dead
from cold, and hurriedly LETT the place
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
EPITH]E:''L..I0MA!
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with 4 cancer on my
face; all the simple rem edics arpliedto ale
waite the pain, but the place Continued 10 grow,
finally extending into the nose. from which came
yellowish discharge very offensive in character.
II was also intlamed. and annoyed me grea, deal.
About eight months ago was at Atlanta, at the
hoRse Of friend, who so strongly recommended
the seof Swift's Specific that | determined TO
make an effort to procure it: in this ] was snc-
cessful, and began its use The influence of the
medicine at first WAS TO somewhat aEgravste the
sore !; but soon the Inflammation was allaved. and
began to improve after the FIRST few bottles; my
general health has greatly improved: am 4tron
ger and able to do any kind of work; the cancer
my face began 10 decrease ana the nicer 10 heal
It'll there is not vestgc OF it ieft-only little
scar marks the place where ii had been; | an
ready TO answer all questions relativetO I'll cure
MAS JoIcE A. NCDoN.Lp
Atlanta, Ga. August Ilth. 1SS5.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

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, 1886-01-26

LINCOLN, Ill, Nov. l. 1885.
To the Editor:-Foryears my health has been
miserable; have sHff red from complication Of
tronqles. having serious kidney trouble and the
worst of female disease which made life almost a
burden TO me; had catarrh very nsdly and my
liver was mnch diseased; | also had humorous
piles. from which | suffered terrible agonv and
could get nothing to me. although | tried
many medicines, until applied TO DR. Mrs. Eeck
and. BY strictly following her advice and treat
ment, she hiss cured me; the tumors she removed
without he use Of the knife. feel better than
have for 2U years, and can word more and walk
farther, 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, II auy
one wishes 10 know more of my case they nay call
on me. Respectfully,
MRS JOHN EVANS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
THE BEGINNING OF SICKNESS

Never tritle with what are called small
ailments. If you feel inert. with bitter
or bad taste in the mouth. loss of appel
tite. bowels costiye, take at once Simmons
Liver Regulator. For the miseries of
dyspepsia, the Regulator is certain and
sneehv cure
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
Music Dealers Out of Tune.

HUDSON, NJ Y, Jan 26-The store of
Cadby & Son, piano and music dealers in
this city, has been closed by the sheriff.
The firm have branch stores at Kingston,
Newburg, and other places along the Hud-
son river and were doing a large business.
Their liabilities are believed to be large and
t. CIpau
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
100000 People.

100000 people in the U. s.. ar
troubled with cough or throat affection
We offer 81 900 reward for case (th'
last stages of the disease excepted which
and not be relieved by proper use of Dr.
X. Stones Bronchial Waters. Sample
free. Address, STONE MEDICINE Co.
Quincy III.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Don't 1T dealer offers you bottle
of Salvation Oil without labels, or wrap
pers, or in mutilsted or defaced pack
age, don't touch it--don't buy it at any
price, you can rest assured that there IS
something wrong-it may be danger
Gus and worthless counterfeit Iusist up
on getting a perfect uubroken, package
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
rWEN1Y-FouR hours TO LIVE

From John Kuhn, Lafayette, Ind, who
announces that he is now in perfect
health We bsve the following. "One
year ago l was, to all appearance, in the
last stages of consumption. Our best
physicians gave my case up, finally
got so low that our Doctor said | could
not live twenty four hours. Ny friends
then purchased bottle of Dr. William
Halls Balssm for the lungs, which bene-
flied me | continued until took nine
bottles, | am now in perfect health, hav-
ing used no other medicine
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
nese. early decay, loss of manhood. &c.
| will send recipe that will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in Soutf
America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D
New York CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Miss Mamie Rayard, not the late
Katharine Lee Bayari, was the young
woman who recently rode down the de-
clivity at Cabin John Bridge. near Wash
ington. and barely escaped with her life
The sister was skillful horsewoman,
however, and often rode with her father
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Griggs Glycerine Salve. which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises
scalds. burns wounds and all other sores
Win 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, 1886-01-26

Ely's Cream Balm has entirely cured
me of long standing case of catarrh ]
have never yet seen its equal as cure fol-
colds in the head and headache resulting
from such colds. L. is remedy of sterl-
ing erit.-Edward L. Grossly, Nashville
Tenn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
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The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
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refunded % cents per box For sale by
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

NATION, Ills, Jan 2j-H. Snsabaugh,
of this city, has been relieved of a needle
that has lain imbedded in his body for
twenty two years When babe needle
was accidentally stuck into his breast and
broken of. Saturday it worked its was out
of one of his heels, and he finds himself
miraculously cured of supposed rheumatic
pains that have troubled him more or les
for five wears
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Twenty years of suffering from catarrh
and catarrhal headache never found any.
thing to afford lasting relief until tried
Ely's Cream Balm. l have used two bot,
ties, and now consider my catarrh cured
| have recommended it to several of my
friends with good results.--D. T. Higgiu,
son, 145 Lake street, Chicago, ILL.,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

CHICAGO, Jan. 26-The division freight
and passenger offices together with the claim
and division department of the St Louis di-
vision of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad will be removed from that city to
Rock Island, His, Feb. l, and win be under
the direction of H. I. Mack, whose appoint
ment as general freight agent of the St
Louis division will take effect on that day.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
AN ANSWER WANTED.

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will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not, as thousands of cases already per-
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out tue heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malaral diseases. Price, so cents. of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Was so well pleased with the action OF
Tongaline in case of neuralgia of the
heart which has bafiied previous treat
ment, that / recommended it 10 n num-
Der of physicians, all of whom exper-
fenced favorable results. W. A. Cook
NJ d Globe, Arizona
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

/ was daily growing worse with rheu>
matism, and the doctors thought it might
require the amputation of my leg. / be-
gan taking Athlophoros and in two days
was able to get at my store. NJ. P.
Shrock, 672 West Lake street, Chicago,
Illinois.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
Who of us are without trouble be

Who of US are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sick
and in pain. A hacking cough, a severe
cold. OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr.
Bgelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol-
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
THE leprous distilment, whose effect

Holds such an enmity with blood Of man
That, swift as quicksilver, It courses through
The natural gates sud alleys of the body
and causes the skin to become "barked
about most lszariike. with vile and lo4th-
some crust Such are the effects of
diseased and morbid bile, the only anti
dote foI which is to cleanse and regulate
the liver-an Office admirably performed
By Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
a...r-
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

1t is noteworthy fact that of the goo
deaths notices which appear daily in
George Washington Child's esteemed
mortuary journal not one fails to indicate
that the subject has gone to the better
land. This proves the value of the Ledg-
er as an advertising medium.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
HOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
In Impaired Nerve Function.

DR.. c. A, Fernald. Boston, Mass, says.
Il have used 1t iu cases of impaired nerve
function, with beneficial results, especial
ly in cases where the system is affected by
the toxic action of tobacco"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26
SECOND LETTER, 1850.

PEsOTuN, Champaign County. Il d,
August 4. 1855.
To THE PUBLIC: wish 10 state that in the sum
mer of 1852. l WAS treated by Mis-. DR.. Heck for
consumption and was cured sound and well My
treatment occupied ab0nt eight months. Sine
my recovery | have become very rugged and
strong, and now enjoy good heolth.
Respectfully, ANNA ADAJE.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

If you are troubled with nervous or sick
headache. do not give your case up as in
durable until yon have tried Dr. Leslie s
Special Prescription. See the testimon>
ials in another column.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

Mrs r. NJ Brewer of the Argus Office
in Montpelier is the pioneer woman com
positor in Vermont. She began setting
type thirty>five years ago at Bradford.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

o Santa-San, young Japanese lady
writer, has been taken on the editorial
staff of one of the best newspapers in
Toxic. This is the first woman in the
kingdom ofithe Mikado who has been ad.
mitted within the circle of journalism.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 26.-The COM
mittee on labor has agreed to report in
favor of extending to all government work
in every part of the country the eight hour
law, providing for its enforcement so that
so that it will be incumbent upon all
government contractors to enforce it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-26

DUBLIN, Jan 6-Archbishop Walsh and
Lord Mayor Sullivan have declined invita-
tions to attend the farewell dinner to Lord
Carnarvon.