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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

1t is a fact not generally known that the
number of flour mills throughout the coun-
try is decreasing year by year. 1t very
rarely happens that a mill that is destroyed
by fire or otherwise is rebuilt, and in that
way it has come that within the last decade
the total number of mills throughout the
country has fallen Off considerably. The
reason for this is the smalness of the profits
now realized from milling. Only the larger
and better equipped mills make any money,
and that only by reason of their large out
put.-Globe- Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

A story is told Of Catholic priest in Aus
traia whose bishop gave him horse To
commemorate the event tho priest named the
horse The Bishop" Soon after the bishop
dined with the priest, and during the course
of the dinner the priests man of all work
came in and said in an audible whisper: cts
a hot day, your reverence, an was thinkin'
it would DO a good thing to throw a bucket
Of water on The Bishop" The bisiDp was
somewhat startled until matters were ex-
planned to him New York Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

You are allowed d free trial of thirtS
days of the use of DIR. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances. for the speedy reiief and PER
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred;
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, ETC., mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd &
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

SO ran the dire warning which Dante
read on the portals of the Inferno. So
runs the cruel verdict of your friends if
you are overtaken by the first symptoms
of that terrible disease, consumption.
leave hope behind You days are
numbered And the struggle against
death is given up in despair. But while
there is life, there is hope! DR.. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery has cured
hundreds of cases worse than yours, and
it will cure you. if taken in time. But
delay is dangerous. No power can re-
store wasted lung; the Golden Medical
Discovery, however, can and will arrest
the disease.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

One can feel not only respect but esteem
for dynamite, under certain circumstances.
When this potent compound is used as a
warning 20 ghouls it appears less as "A de-
structive demon than as an angel guarding a
tomb AS such, dynamite was used by an
Indiana man, who placed few cartridges in
the grave where his daughter lay. He did
not try to keep this procedure secret, and
it is safe to say that this tomb will be un-
molcsted by grave diggers, The Indiana idea,
if generally adopted, will result in a species
of corpse trust" for it must bring about SO
great a scarcity of cadavers rs to seriously
affect the grim business of the disSecting
room. -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
IMMORTALITY.

Welcome the tribute sometimes Fortune steals
From youths exchequer TO enrich old agei
What ample pension freely forth she deals
To gid with glory his gray equipage,
While DER Times track slow roll his chariot
wheels.
Then heavens gate enter. He, his heritage
OF life receiving, breaks the sacred seals
High paviege sole given to saint and sagel
Life were but ashes, and one holocaust,
II no fair future welcomed from its goal,
No gate swung open to admit us-lost
Were all companionship, and blank the soul
All, dead To all life holds and knows its own,
II Youth survive not and uphold its throne
"A. RrnnAnn Alnntt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

In the natures of most railroad men Of i'm.
mense wealth there is grain of conservatism
which causes them to invest more or less
money in real estate The Vanderbilts, it is
stated, lean decidedly in favor of such invest
ments. In England and France they have
permanently invested several million dollars.
The landed interests of the Goulds are grow
ing all the time, and they have now surpris-
ingly large sums invested in first class city
property. York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

The treatment of sewage by electricity is
to receive a practical test at the Metropolitan
Gondon) board of works outfall at Cross
ness. The electric current is said to have a
wonderful disnfecting and purifying infu-
ence The evolution of gas stirs up the
liquid, the nascent oxygen is brought into
rapid contact with the impurities and re-
duces them, precipitation is expedited, and
the whole cleansed. 1t is to be hoped that
the cost will not swamp this new and useful
field for Neutrality-suspicious..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

In recent experiments alloys have been
formed by pressure, but Mr. William Hal
lock, Of the United States geological survey,
finds that alloys may be produced from their
powdered constituents, without pressure, at
temperature above the melting point of the
alloy, but below that of the constituents, the
molecules simply being allowed to lie in con-
tact. In this curious discovery he claims a
new law of physics, which he proposes soon
to verify further -Arkansaw Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

That the body is now more susceptible to
benefit from medicine than at any other
season. Hence the Importance Of taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla now, when it will do
you the most good. 1t is really wonder
full for purifying and enrichiug the blood,
creating an appetite, and giving healthy
tone to the whole system. Be sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparills. which is peculiar
to itself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

The old method of sinking wells or shafts
by wooden crib surmounted by masonry
walls is superseded of late in Belgium by the
use of hollow cylindrical sections of cement
tubing of the required diameter, smooth ex.
ternally, with inside collars iointed with
liquid cement. AS the excavation proceeds
sections of the tubing are added at the TOP
until the required depth is obtained, when
the opening is closed with a cement slab
having manhole in the center. Chicago
Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Printed matter is measured by ''ems,n the
letter I'm" being the unit The following
compilation is by Professor A. z. Lyon, of
New York; The Bible contains 35O0,00O
"ems,n Webster's Dictionary 20,0OO000;
Chambers Encyclopedia, 5s,O000O0; John
sons Cyclopndia, 56.O0O0O0; Appleton's Cy-
clopedia, 90, 90, 900, and Encyclopaedia Britain
Mica, TAG, OOO, 600 "cms Public Opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Time tried and true is DIR. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds.
Group. whopping cough. influenza, broni,
chitis, hoarseness, inciPient consumption.
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childS
rem. Price. so cents and 81, of drug.
gists,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Mr.. j. Ed. Loosely has sold his bright
bay horse Dick, the animal that kicked
up the connections on the avenue last
week, together with his mate Billy. to c,
T. shar, of Kearney. Neb.. for $500.
Both are fine blooded Hambletonian
stock. Mr.. Loosely still owns his noted
pacing mare and another good horse.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
1926 and 1927 Second Avenue.


Is natures own true laxative. II is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Inc best on earth can truly be said Of
Grlggs Glycerine Sslve, which is a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
WIN positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed OF money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1879. Assets
nearly 100000. e. w. Hurst. agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth & Baboock, Dentists.
No, 1874 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

A liverpool man has received an order
for 100 ferTets from New Zealand
farmer who has almost been driven from
his land by rabbits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

"Why is play like a cisarF'
"Because when it's good Everybody wants
a box When its bad you may puff and pug,
but it wont draw. Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

"You are on the wrong train, SIR as the
fair dancer said to her awkward PARTNER
Pittsburg Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Each season affords tears or laughter, as VIC
NAV choose
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

The banjo is favorite design in
brooches, and may be entirely of gold or
with a mother of pearl face.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

As a matter Of fact New York is seldom
provisional beyond forty-eight hours.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
VIM. McENIRY,
WILLIAM ii. WADE.

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Solcitor in Chancery
Hand Notary Public Collections promptly at
tended to; office in Col Curtis office, Second avo
nue. and Zig hteenth street feb 13dw6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

Cape trout from Marshfield and Sand.
witch worth 81 per pound are delicacies
OF the season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

ST. LUKE'S COTTAGE HOSPITAL,
IN THIRD AVENUE, between Tenth and
UEleventh streets. feb 14-tf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

An Ohio girl who has lately inherited
a fortune is about to wed negro twice
her age.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

PROPOSALS FOR LUMBFR.-Rock Island Ar
L senal. Illinois, A pril ID 1888 Sealed propo ais,
in triplicate, for furnishing about 10000 feet Of
White or Norway pire timber and plank will be
received at this Arsenal until - O'Clock y on
wednesday. May I'd, 1888 and publicly opened
Immediately thereafter in presence Of bidders.
Full bills and specifications, and blank forms of
proposals will be furnished on application To the
Undersigned. The successful bidder will be
qnired to enter into 8 written contract within ten
days after receipt of notice Of acceptance of bid,
and must give good and sufficient bonds for the
faithful performance Of the same. All the lnm-
Der must be delivered before June 30, 1883, and
the prices given must include delivery at this Ar
senal. The United States reserve the right TO re-
iect any all bids or parts thereof. Bidders are
invited TO be present. T. q. BAYLOR.
Colonel Ordnance Dept U. S A., Comdg.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

There are 1854 barristers in France.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
BUSINESS CARDS.
PLEASANTS a. HURST,

A TTORNRYS AND COUNSELLORS AT Law
Il OGlce In Masonic Temple block, ever Roc k lie
and National Ban h, RockI STAND, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17

a. m. and 80 p. m. arrive at :O5 a. IN. a nd 8 10
p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-17
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INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

For sALE-A BICYCLE IN FIRST
l. class order for $50 cost $40; also new bicycles
for pae from S25 TO $50; apply to DR.. A. II. Nc
Cnndless Third avenue and Twentieth street
, 1888-07-25

Paris dotes on dogs; consequently the
dog show that is now held annually in
the Tuileries gardens has become one of
the most successful of all shows. The
ladies have taken it up with their CHAR
acteristic ardor. The dogs have become
formidable rivals of artists, for their
show has lately been a more fashionable
meeting place thar the salon. The exhi-
bition has a perfume that does not sug-
gest extract of roses, but II odor may
become a la mode. The best animals
shown this year are the yard dogs and
sporting dogs, but these are not those
upon which the ladies expend their
admiration. 1T is only when they are in
the presence Of a very diminutive beast
that could be carried in u muff that they
break forth into rapture and use such ex-
pressions as petite amourr' Many Of
these ''little loves" are provided with
soft cushions covered with satin, and
their kennels are draped with Oriental
stuff. The yard dog hat watches them
from his straw bed must have some
queer thoughts on the theory of evolu-
ton, if he is a canine philosopher Cor.
Boston Transcript.
, 1888-07-25

ST. PAUL, July PA special from
Standing Rock agency says: Excitement
on the reservation was intense to day. A
few Indians seemed inclined to hear what
the members of the commission have to
say, but most of the chiefs even refuse to
take the circulars printed in Sioux ex-
planning the terms of the treaty. Chief
Gall, who took a leading part in yester-
days Indian council, says to night that he
will not sigr and no chief except Running
Antelope can be found who will admit
that he can be induced to sign.
The Indians are holding another ali
night council. Most of them refuse to
talk until Sitting Bull returns. He is ex.
pected tomorrow. and a strong effort will
be made to induce him to sign.
The half breed element is active against
the treaty. Chiefs Mad Bear, John
Grass, Big Head and Gall have been
selected by the Indians to speak for them
tomorrow. The argument of the Indians
is that white men have already more land
than they use.
PIERRE, Oak. July 24.-Over 1000
Indians are at Fort Bennett awaiting the
arrival of the Indian commission. Their
present disposition is not to sign the
treaty, but those well informed say this is
a ruse to get presents, etc.
, 1888-07-25
COWARDLY CORRIGAN.
The Kansas City Horseman
Again in Trouble.
He Savagely Attacks Sam
LAWS in Chicago.
A Warrant Sworn Out for His
Arrest.
Corrigan,s Brutality.

CHICAGO, July 24.-Ed. Corrigan. the
Kansas City horseman to-day introduced
into his management of the west side
track some of the tactics which have
made him so notorious in the Missouri
city. He took a fancIed oiiense
at a protest made by Samuel
LAWS regarding the starting of horses in
the races, and raising a loaded cane
brought it with full force over the head
OF the latter, laying the skull bare. LAWS
iell as though shot, with blood stream
ing over his face and clothes.
A crowd Immediately formed, which
proposed summary vengeance for the act,
and had it not been for a number of Cor.
rlgan's friends who hurried HIM off the
ground, he would have been roughly han
died.
LAWS was removed to his residence,
where he was lying in an insensible condi-
ton at a late hour tonight. A warrant
was sworn out for Corrigan's arrest and
eight officers are ON the lookout for him,
but up to midnight had not succeeded in
finding him. =.
, 1888-07-25
core -Indianapolis 4, Chicago l,
Best style of ''strong writing


There is generally an effort on the
part of young writers, and sometimes
with older ones as well, toward 'strong
writing" 1t is considered clever to
abuse people, and very frequently justice
is sacrificed to crafty this desire. Strong
writing is all very well in its place; the
trouble is that too often in the effort to
make 1t ''strong" the misguided young
ster only succeeds In making it rank.
Abuse without argument is never strong.
There Ia no particular cleverness required
to call a brother editor a ring tailed
baboon; a spotted monkey would be
equally effective and would mean just as
little.
The most killing style of strong writing
is where the writer never forgets the fact
that he Is a gentleman, and that his mat
ter is to be read by gentlemen and ladies.
Under ordinary circumstances abuse is
never convincing, but rather reflects
upon the writer than upon its intended
object. We may laugh at it as an ex-
ample Of western journalism" but it
disgusts u all the same.
Nor is abusive ''strong writing con
fined to the western press. The New
York papers, when argument is lacking,
fall back very readily upon billingsgate,
and, like the squid, think to conceal
their own discontinue by discharging
their ink upon the hated rival. Yet,
after all, it is only ink, and in the long
run it serves only to spatter Themselves.
The Journalist.
, 1888-07-25

ST. LOUIS, July PA special from
Springfield, Mo-, says: Travelling Audi.
tor Townsend of the Gulf road arrived in
that city at noon from the South and verI,
ies the report OF one of the negro county
officials having been Iynched by a mob Of
white men. Townsend says it is a diff.
cult matter to get any details of the pro
ceedings at Marion which is under a
guard of armed men. A general state Of
excitement prevails, that neither couriers
or messengers are allowed to go in or out
and the telegraph operator is confined to
the sending Of train orders.
Townsend states that the victim WI s q
county official and one of the banished
eighteen. The mob seized him while he
was endeavoring to effect an entrance tc
the court house, dragged him to the
woods at the edge of town, and after Q
desperate struggle strung him up. 1t is
claimed that Governor Hughes at Littfe
Rock has been called upon for protection,
and if this be true details must be forth
coming. 1t is also claimed that an armed
force of white men have gone from Wal
not Ridge to Marion to aid the whites,
who look for a serious uprising of ne
grOes.
, 1888-07-25
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-There was a
full meeting of the senate finance commit
tee this morning, and an hour was devot-
ed to 'informal discussion of the line of ac-
ton in regard to the tariff. Nothing was
determined, but at the time of adjourn
ment there was an understanding that
the Republican majority of the committee
would get together and see if an agree
ment could be reached in respect to a
measure to be submitted as a substitute
for the Mills bill. IF successful in this a
measure is likely to be laid before the Re.
publican caucus, and when shaped to
meet any conflicting views which may be
developed there, it will be laid before the
Democrats of the finance committee and
by them before the Democratic caucus for
consideration of the line of policy of their
party.
With so many elements of uncertainty
no one feels like v~enturing a guess as to
the kind of measure, if any, which may
be submitted, or the length of the session,
but it is expected that the present week
will determine pretty clearly the course of
future events.
The Republican members of the com
mlttee remained in conference nearly an
hour after the Democratic colleagues had
withdrawn. During the afternoon there
were frequent private conferences with
other Republican senators and with Re.
publican members of the house. AS a re-
suit the opinion gained Roadway that the
sub committee will continue its inquiry
during recess. Should the Republicans
adopt this course a final adjournment of
congress may be expected within three
weeks,
The Republican congressional commit
tee to day established headquarters in
the League house, corner OF Fourteenth
and Massachusetts avenue. Gen: Nathan
Golf OF West Virginia chairman and
Edward Mcpherson OF Pennsylvania sec
rotary, BY arrangement with the Repub-
lican national committee the documents of
the campaign will be prepared under the
direction of the congressional committee,
and work will at once begin.
The commissioner of internal revenue
submitted TODAY the preliminary report
Of his bureaus operations for the year
ending June 80. The total collections
were 1924, 1876. Ala, an increase of S., 649,-
743 over the previous year. Nearly the
whole of the increase wa upon spirits
and fermented liquors.
, 1888-07-25
Stocks ana Cattle Markets.

New YORK, July 24-This was an
other day Of moderate activity In the
stock market, accompanied by a continu-
ance of the steady and gradual upward
movement so noticeable in yesterdays
dealings. The close was quiet but strong
at or near best figures. The majority Of
the active stocks are higher this evening.
Governments dull and steady. Money
lola per cent. Mining shares active.
Congratulated steady. Lake, $lG.S0.
The petroleum market was weak, open
ing at S4s, and after fluctuations closing
at SGT.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
Pacific 6's. 1871; American Express,
100; Canada Pacific. 81; Canada
Southern, 81: Central Pacific. 343; Bur
lington, ll5!; Delaware, Lackawanna.
1853; Denver & Rio Grande, IS; Erie,
81; Lake Shore, 90i; Louisville &
Nashville. COT; Michigan Central, S2!;
Missouri Pacific, 7SB; Kansas K Texas,
l4t; New York Central, 1864; Northern
Pacific, 26E; preferred, 575; Northwest
ern, ll1s; Oregon Improvement, G5;
Navigation, 90; Transcontinental, Dot;
Pacific Mail. 354; Reading, G3f; Rock
Island, 1O7; Milwaukee K st. Paul,
724; Texas Pacific, "a; Union Pacific,
5s5; United States Express IS; Fargo,
1879; Western Union, 79s.
CHlcAdo, July "a. Misunderstanding
1000; market strong for good, others
weak; steers, So. 90@ 500; stockers and
feeders, 50. 25(G3.75; Texas and Indian
cattle, $l.90(94 Is; Montana Texans,
81, S095.00
Sheep-Receipos, 5000; market strong;
natives, 50. 1904 10; Western feeders and
muttons, SO. 50@4 10; Texans. shorn,
2 .75(94. so.
Wheat-Market lower. Cash, 80;
August and September 7ss.
Corn-Market easier. Cash, 45s;
August, 455; September, 555.