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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
AbsHrdiy STUPID

To allow prejudice or ignorance to get
the better of good alignment. lthas been
conclusively proven that constipation
bad breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections,
and all diseases of the liver, stomach and
bowels have been cured by simply taking
Simmons Liver Regulator 1t is harm,
less, not unpleasant. and easily procured,
so there is no reason to be ignorant of
his remedy we especially commend to
your notice for TRIAL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. a sevnrk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Ut.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant Tor
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

An Americanized Chiuaman, who has
recently returned from II trip TO his ma
tive land, says that the daily wages re
ceived by coolies vary from IS to 80
cents. The average living expenses are
IS cents day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor hsbit. Positively Cured by
Administering DR. Hanes' Golden
Specific,
II csA be given In u cup OF coffee or tea without
the knowledge OF the person taking It: II is sbso-
utely harmless, and Will effect permanent and
speedy cure, whether the patient la moderate
dTinker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF
drunkards have been made tenn ,erats men who
have taken Golden Specific In their coffee with
Out their knowledge and olay bel eve they quit
drinking OF their own free will. 1T NEVER
FAIL. The system one impre gnsted with the
specific, II becomes an utter impos,ibllity for the
liquor appetite to exist For sale by 4. Il. Thorn IA
and Marshall & Fisher, Drug giste, Rock Island.
Ills. feb 2-ivIv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

A writer in a st. Louis paper is look :
ing hopefully forward to the time when
the walls, ceilings and floors of our
dwellings will be of malleahle glass as a
period when approximate cleanliness will
be nOssihe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
Health is Wealth F.!

DR.. Il. G Vests Nerve and Brain treatment,
guaranteed specific for hysteria dizziness, CON
WILSON'S, fits, nervous neuralgia, hea1ache, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use of alcohol or
tobacco, wakefuness mental depression. soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery, de ay and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss of power in either sex, involnn
tary Losses and spermatOrrhoea caused by over
eXertiOn of the brain. self abuse or over indul
gcnCe. Each box contains one months treatment
81 box or six boxes for 50, sent by mail prepaid
ON rnCeint of nrice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

An Alaska Indian sentenced to prison
for ninety.nine years for murder wants to
know if the government is going to keep
him alive long enough to serve the whole
term.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

An elm tree growing in the grounds of
the Pennsylvania hospital, in PhIadel
pbia, is a scion of the famous tree under
which William Penn held the first treaty
with the Indians.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

1t is said to be English to meyer wash
straw berries, but TO roll them carefully in
n towel until 'the grit" disappears,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

1t is believed that st Marys is unsurpassed in
its refining Influences. in the high standing of its
pupils and patrons, In the beauty and comfort Of
its appointments, in the thoroughness and variety
Of ats ms action, in the spirit OF order and indus
try that perVAdes it. st Marys school is recon-
mended TO parents who wish to place their dsngh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

Bank clerks are crossing into Ottawa;
they think it is a good place Toronto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
In a Safe Christian Home,

where they will be surrounded by good influences
While they receive the instruction and discipline
Of expert need teachers
Reference IL also made by permission to the ed
lior O. tins paper and past ami present patrons Of
the school in nearly evesy city in the west Tes-
tinonisis are given iu the Annual Register, q
copy Of which will be sent appl cation TO al'-
REV. c. W. LEFFISGwELI, ID, Rector,
Knoxville, Knox county, Ill. f.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

Spring openings-The holes in rat
trap.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

The season thus far has been very fav-
orahle to the the California vineyards
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
WE GUARANTEE Blk BOXES

To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with s., We will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money II the treatment does not affect
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall n
Fisher, Harper house drug store, soc agents.
Rock Island III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
Loss Of Appetite,
Sick Headache.
Bad Breath, Etc.

Tre a., atmcnt Of Cuusti alton DOES not consist
merely in unloading the bowels The medicine
uu-' NOT only act ~ purgAtitr, but be tome ~
we'll. aud TOT produce after ur use greater cos
tiyrnc-H Tnsecure q regular habit Of b DIV with
nut changing the diet or dis0rganziDg the zys-
..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
CONSTIPATION

Is called the 'Father Of Diseases" because
Ilhete l. nv medium through which disease 81
often attacks the system as by the absorption Of
pas onaus gases Ia the retention of dec ycd ard
Gillette matter in the stomach aud bowels II Is
sauard by Torpid Liver, not enough bile hring
rXcr,t.d from the hiOul 10 prndutc Nature'- avn
catnHrlic, aud IL generally accompanied with such
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
On the First and Second Floors

Y he building is of brick: heated by four large
boilers lighted by gas interior flashed in natnr-
al wood; furniture new and elegant; water sup
ply unlimited; bath rooms every floor; The best
skill and material have been employed IN securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
TWENTY-FIRST YEAR,
st. Mary'S
KNOXVILLE, ILL.
A Christian School for Girls

Founded 1863 enlarged, 1872 and 1880; com
pleted and newly furnished thruug out, 1883
The Rector, NICe-PrinCipal and Matron vino
founded the school continue in charge. The on
GERS aud teachers reside with the Rector and his
family in TN -lhMml-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05

The future of Rock Island looked brighter
than it does to-day, and there tme
when there was confidence manifested amoFg
citizens. The so.called Blooms" of some
Western towns have had their day, and caught
their victims and now the sober second sense is
turning and with it the desire to locate in cities
which have not been built in day and swept away
in a night
= ,oT7S
1%% mAus -
In Bailey Davenport's Second addition, Third ad-
dition and Fourth addition to the city of Rock ISL
and, ranging from $3.50 to $500. Easy terms work.
ing men-onefourth down, balance in two three and
tour years. Also IA lots in B. Davenports Second
addition to Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-05
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

1t is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; on tue C., B n Q railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois between Galesbnrg and Peoria. The es-
adjustment is first class throughout, the result of
twenty wears experience and an expenditure of
s20O,Gha An extensive course OF study is proyi-
ded, and
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Without hearts there is no home.
Little sorrows complain loudly; deep
distress is silent.
Small ideas and big words mako q
painful combination.
We are never so good as when we
possess JOYFUL heart.
Happiness is always where we find it,
but rarely whore we seek.
A mans part is to bear prosperity or
adversely in ri yht spirit.
Good company aud good conversation
are the very sinews of virtue.
Small and steady gains give cOmpe-
tency with tranquility of mind.
Never run into debt unless you see
plainly way to get out again.
If any one speaks evil of you, let
your life be so that no one will believe
him.
If your hands cannot be usefully en-
ployed, attend to the cultivation Of
your mind.
Let man give tho reins to his impul-
ses and passions, and from that moment
he yields up his moral freedom.
OF all tho things which man can do
or make here below, by far the most
momentous, wonderful and worthy are
the things we call books.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
Unquenchable.

Ny love is like the dewy rose
She wears upon her breast,
Her breath is like the wind that blows
Balm-laden from the west;
Her smiles are like the sunlight shed
On waveets as they roll,
And like the blue sky overhead,
Her purity of soul.
Her generous thoughts are like the rain
That falls on high or low;
Her kindly gifts to age and pain
None but the wretched know.
Her sympathies are broad as day
And starry as the night,
And when there's darkness on the way,
Her presence sheds light!
Such were my thoughts when Love was
young,
But now, when Love is old,
Each fancy of my pen or tongue
Is silver turned to gold
wood her in the morn of life,
Ere yet by sorrow tried,
And now cherish her as wife
More than loved as bl lie.
-[Charles Mackay, in Temple Bar.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
aMnsaueradIng. For Moose.

Under the present game laws Of the
State of Maine the killing Of moro than
one moose during hunting season BY
any hunter is strictly prohibited under
heavy penalties. BY that provision Of
the law, together with other wise ones,
the woods of Maine are once again
thickly populated by moose which were
SO rare five years ago as to DO almost
extinct. disappearing for moose"
was a style of hunting to which the
scarcity of the animal, up to the time
the law stepped in to aid it, could be in
great measure charged. Masquerade
ing for moose originated with Nate
Moore, of Somerset county, Maine, in
1851. In that year there was herd
of moose in Moxey township but they
were so wary and shy that Nate
was unable with all his skill to get
within gunshot of them, although he
came in sight of them frequently. One
day after long snowstorm the hunter
found the herd feeding on a side hill,
where there were number Of tree
stumps all covered with snow. Moore
made up his mind that il he should dress
himself in white he might steal close
enough to the herd to get shot. lie
went home, got q sheet and wrapped
himself in it from head to foot. lie
stole noiselessly along. and stalked to
within 200 yards of tho herd before his
presence was noticed by any OF the
moose. Then one lifted his head as il
listening. A moses hearing is very
acute, the breaking Of q
twig being sufficient to stam-
pede herd distance away. When the
moose ralsod his head Moore stood still
and looked so much like the snow
covered stumps of the trees about him
that the suspicious of the herd were re-
moved, and the hunter stall ked on as
tho moose resumed their digging away
the snow to get at the moss and acorns.
Moore's masquerading was SO successful
that he stole within short gunshot Of
the herd without being discovered.
There were ten moose in tho band, and
he killed four of them before they got
out of range. After that masquerading
for moose was adopted by many hunt
ers, much to the regret Of lovers Of le-
climate sport. Caribou wero hunted
in the same way, and noted hunter
namsd James Parker on one occasion
killed seven Of these great animals In
Moxey pond before the band, in which
there were twenty-seven, could get
away from his Winchester. II Mail and
Express.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
To Harness Niagara's Flood.

A somewhat startling proposition in
connection with the general subject Of
the transmission of energy to distance
by electricity was advanced by that
eminent engineer, the late Charles w.
Seimens of London, who, in 1877, ex-
pressed his conviction that by this
means the enormous energy of the fall
ing water at Niagara might be trans
ferred to New York City, and there
utilized for mechanical purposes. In
1879, Sir William Thompson, the cleo
trician, publicly asserted his belief in
the possibility, by means of an insulated
copper wire, half an inch in diameter,
of taking 20, 600 horsepower from
water wheels driven by the falls, and
of delivering 81, 900 horse power at a
distance of 300 statute miles. He esti-
mated that the cost of copper for the line
would be less than $15 per horse power
of energy actually delivered at the re-
motto station. A series of extensive and
costly experiments Of this character have
been zcalously prosecuted within the
last few years by NJ. Marcel Dcprez, a
French electrical engineer, who was
fortunate enough to obtain the financial
assistance OF the Rothschilds. The
results attained have been much criti-
cised by the profession in other coun-
tries, but it seems indisputable that on
at least one occasion more than thirty
five horsepower was delivered at the
terminal of conductor seventy miles in
length, sixty-two horse power having
been applied to drive the generator,
showing total loss of energy approx
mating forty-three per cent, a result
which cannot be looked upon as I'M
satisfactory. - [Scribners.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
Round. Shouldered Children.

'For some time past" says DR.. Tul-
lode Suzzara- Verdi in the Washington
Star, 81 have noticed chill dren from
the ages of 10 to Is growing rouad-
shoulder d and believe it to be due to
the careless training of parents, and l
advised and scolded in many ms tauces.
This morning, however, l noticed four
children of the same family (boys aud
girls all round should cred and inquired
of the parenrs the cause of that aaoma-
lous condition. was told that these
same children had become erect during
three weeks they had been detained
from school on account of measles in tho
family, but that they had resumed their
bent appearan ce few days after their
return to school. Inquiring further,
the children informed me that
they were required to sit in school
with their arms folded across their
chests, for tho purpose Of fixing their
attention. Such a posture during the
period Of physical development. main
tanned daily for many hours, will cause
the growing ribs and cartilages to adapt
themselves to its requirement, and tho
stoop of the shoulders and the contrac-
tion of the chest finally to become per-
manent. This would not distort the
natural shape of man and women, but
deprive them OF the free circulate of
air and blood so important to life. 1t
is bad enough that children should
have to sit quietly five or six hours
day, but that they should be kept in
positions which prevent tho develop
lnent Of their chest is almost incredi.
ble."
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23

end. Sergeant Vioulkoff, left unarmed,
stuns the nearest foeman with ire.
mendo blow of his fist, and tearing the
yataghan (sabeD from his grasp, hews
off Circassian's arm at the shoulder as
one would shred bulrush. All order,
all discipline, is now lost; the whole
ring is one roaring whirl of slashing
swords and stabbing bayonets, pound
ing gunstocks, yells, groans aud curses.
Blood runs like water, and death comes
blindly, no one knows whence or how.
But all at once the hellish uproar is
out thundered by mightior burst OF
sound, and SousslofFs set grim face
lights up as it has never done before.
Courage, ladsW he shouts in voice
like the blast of trumpet; "hero are
our men coming at last. We're saved r.
The good news is true. A body OF
infantry sent in haste to support them,
has just come up and opened fire with
its light mountain guns, while tho
coloneps own stragglers are seen on the
other sidc urging forward their jaded
horses to join tho fray! A howl of i'm.
potent fury rises as the baffled assail-
ants wheel round and melt like belated
ghosts into the mountain mist, while
the little handful of heroes who have
survived this unheard of combat (among
whom there is not one man who has
not his wound to show wipe the blood
from their faces, and lift up their pow
der blackened hands in silent praise to
God. The Cosmopolitan.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
He KneM the Skeleton.

A physician living In Philadelphia is
noted for his extreme thinness, which
is made more apparent by his height of
six feet four inches. Several days ago,
during his absence, a match-boy called
at his house, was admitted, taken into
the back offics, and tho doctors wife
bought some of his stock. The money
was in a closet, in company with an ar
ticulatcd skeleton, which was disclosed
as soon as the door was opened. The
boy took one look at the grinning hor-
ror, and fed from the house, leaving
both money and matches. This was
related to the doctor, and several days
aiterward the same boy was seen pass
ing the house On tho doctors atten-
ton being called to the fact, he went to
the door, and beckoned the lad to come
to him. Holding his fingers to his nose
in a very expressive, but vulgar manner
the match-boy shouted out; "Not
much, you big old skelingtonI /
knows yer, even il yer have got on yer
clothes - Argonaut."
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
Jealousy Cured Her Illness.

One Of the most probable of wonder
ful cures is reported from Hartford
City, Ind. Miss Mary Jane Roberts is
the daughter of wealthy farmer, and
three years ago, she and young farmer
by the name of Cole plighted their
troth. Shortly after the engagement
Mary Jane went on visit to Cincinnati
friends and while in that city had fall
which brought on paralysis. She has
since been confirmed invalid and not
long ago her lover began to cast his
glanccs in another direction until it was
rumored that no was contemplating
another engagement. The friends of
the girl feared to tell her of this for
time, but it was impossible to keep her
in ignorance. When told Of the frailty
Of her lover she did not swoon nor even
weep. She set her teeth and climbed
out Of bed. She said she felt little
weak but would be well before that man
should marry another woman. She Is
now as we'll as ever aud is to be married
in few days. "Wben a woman Wiz.
she viii. and you can depend on'f'
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
A Desperate Encounter.
BY DAVID KER.

The sun is just rising on glorious
summer morning in the Eastern eau
casus, and in its growing light the dew
drops on the fresh grass sparkle like
diamonds, while the far off mountain
peaks flush from gray into purple and
from purple into crimson, and then kin
die to living fire as hilltop after hilltop
catches the broadening splendor, till all
above and below is o1e blaze of glory.
Over earth and sky broods a hush as
deep and solemn as that of the first
morning of creation, and strangely out
of place amid that universal peace is
this sudden trample of hurrying hoofs,
and this cloud of wild faces, and
prancing horses, and clanking sabers,
and shining gun barrels, that comes
rushing past like whirlwiad. What
does all this mean2
1t means that Schamyrs guerrillas arc
at their favorite work once more Last
night fifteen hundred of them swooped
from the mountains upon thriving viii
lage in the plain below, which had made
peace with the Russians, aud was there
fore marked for vengeance. The
wretched inhabitants, awakened by the
cracking of fire and tho yell of the ter
rible mountain war-cry, fell like sheep
before these men to whom mercy was
unknown. When the hopeless resist
ance had ended with the death of the
last man who attempted it, the prison
ers and plumber were hastily bound upon
all the horses that could be collected
and now the slayers are hurrying back
to the hills with their booty aad their
captives, exulting in their bloody work.
But they are not to escape so easily.
The flames of the burning village carry
the alarm more swiftly than any courier,
and the nearest Russian posts are at
once on the alert. ALI through the long
night the flying raiders hear the trample
of unseen pursuers growing up out of
the cold black distance behind them,
and gnash their teeth at the thought
that the hated 'Tchernemorskie Koza-
XII BLACK Sea Cossacks), who have SO
often overmatched them in their own
mode of warfare, are on their trail once
mors.
Morning comes at last, and as the
Circassians pause to breathe their pant
ing horses, the sheltering hills to which
they are flying loom out very near at
hand; but by this time tho pursuing
hoof-tramp of the Cossacks SQUADS so
loud and so close behind them that
there is no longer any doubt about their
being overtaken and attacked before
they can gain the mountains. And
now, bursting at full gallop over the
crest of one of the low ridges Of this
''Tolling prairie" the pursuers come in
sight for the first time, and the Circas-
SLAMS turn in their saddles to look at
them. Instantly the dark faces of the
savage NOLAN medan warriors light up
with terrible joy, and hoarse, hun
CRY roar of vengetu. triumph seems to
rend the very air. The Russians who
are chasing the fifteen hundred guerril-
las number only sixty ski
'Taeo souad, my sons" roars the
Circasslan leader, ''and swallow up the
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
Teaching the Crew a LESSON.

On C recent cruise of the Uaited
States man-of-war Michigan d sailor,
who is Chicago man, attem ted TO
throw an exhau9ted quid Of tobacco
over tho rail into the water. His aim
was bad, and tho quid fell on tho
deck. An officer observed it. He
would not allow the sailor to touch 1t.
but ordered the entire crew to rig up d
gun tackle. The gun tackle is hawser
three and half iDches thick, and
weighs $500 pounds. Being seldom If
ever useI, it was slowed away in the
hold and covered up. To get it on
deck and rig it up is long, hard task.
But the gun tackle was rugged up, and
the commanding officer attached to it q
silk thread He made loop in the
thread, lassoed the quid Of tobacco.
made it fast. all hands gave a loag pull
and strong pull, and the qnd Of tobac-
co was hoisted over board. Then tho
gun tackle was taken down and slowed
away in the hold. 1t required eleven
hours Of hard work TO get the tobacco
overheard, and it is the opiaion Of the
commanding officer that no more guilds
of tobacco will be thrown on the deck
Of the Michigan for some time to come.
milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23
Delicate Touch.

'Do you know" asked tho snake cd
itor, "that color can be detected by the
touchp
mo" replied the horse editor1
'1Iaye you learned the sehemeT'
mot all Of it but have leeraed
little"
oIndeedr'
The Savannah tribune. [volume] (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, 1888-06-23

TO smile at the jest which plants a
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