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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

The call of the stomach must be an
swered even at the cost of subsequent
discomfort. How to make digestion q
regular sequence Of the satisfaction of
appetite so long baff1ed medical investi-
cation that it was almost given up In
despair, and dyspepsia viewed as well
nigh incurable Hostetter's Stomach Bits
ters came to the rescue of the dyspeptic,
and upset the theory Of incurability. II
it be used with persistence, and common
sense in diet be not constantly violated,
the bitters will most certainly restore
vigor and tranquility TO the stomach and
constant regularity in its digestive func-
tions. The dyspeptic who uses 1t syste'
matically soon ceases to suffer after din.
ner penalties. and enjoys comfort under
the waistband between meals. A bene.
ficent change, truly, and one that is aided
by sedulous avoidance Of indiscretior
In eating and drinking. Constipation,
biliousness, nervousness, malaria, kid.
neY troubles and debility are easily rene
diable with this fine restorative.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
PRICELESS AND PEERLESS.
Something About violins-Famous Instru-
ments and Cheap Fiddles.

Something About violins-Famous Instru-
ments and Cheap Riddles.
Anything new in the way of discoveries7'
inquired the amateur.
'Nothing. You know that Giottos, Vero
neses, Rafaels, Titians, da Vincis are always
to be found at New York auction rooms,
and in similarly convenient places violins
by all the illustrious makers are TO be had.
The pawnbroker myth, of the priceless, peer
less instrument, ticketed S. bow included,
bought for that price, and worth thousands.
still embellishes the pages of the newspapers
with the name of the clever man who So
cured it. have made many useless trips to
strange places always within New York, to
garrets, to lager beer cellars, to drawing
rooms and have offended an endless lot of
people, professional or otherwise by telling
them that their violins were not as repre-
sented. Mine has been thankless task, for
once man is crazy over the merits of his
violin, he is like Bottom in the play. 1t is
a hallucination which no amount of argu-
ment will overcome. / don't argue. What
is the usel
But some of these violins were goodr
Certainly l have heard some instru-
ments giving out tones which delighted me-
| just as good as those made by the early
Italian makers-only they were not Cremo-
nese or Tyrolese. If these violins were just
as capable of producing fine sound as those
made by the old masters what then' That is
what the public asks about and never can
understand, Well, Harper's last publica.
ton is more legible than the first work issued
by Caxton, and a Harper's book may bt
worth say s2 and a Caxton $1,000. Mer
search for the earliest types of things becaust
they are sometimes rare, but not necessarily
beautiful. A violin that has lived 300 year,
and escaped all accidents becomes remark
able thing. Think Of floods, fires and tina
frail thing, box of thin wood The proba
bilities of chances still hold their sway
violin has lived on for three centurie
through miraculous Intervention, but it
time has come The owner OF the violin
with his instrument, is in the cars. There
a smash up. 1t is only the baggage car, bu
Magini has been ground into filaments
could cry over IT." and here the expert di
seem distressed
"Aud what is itr asked the amateur
News that two of the most famous violin
in the world, through carelessness or ignol
ance VI accluehV, nave GUNS 10 ruin' fooi
poor thingsw
SIS it annihilntionf' inquired the amateu
"No; they were saved just at the last nj
ment. when dissolution was near There W,
a flicker of life left in them There are hop
of restoration. 1t will be q long, all arduo'
; undertaking They are row here in Il
! Unired States, sent from abroad, and in Il
hands of the most skillful man in the worl
Their drowned out and mansled bodies
now has. All he hopes is that be can p
their bones together and maybe still throw
soul into them. lie will attempt resuIre
: tion. Those two violins were of the close
! the sixteenth century, and of rarissir
maker. New York Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
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Simmons Liver regulator. a medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
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the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
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Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund-
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

While / was in San Salvador l saw a
strange sight in the street one feast day. A
man was undergoing penance by crawling
from one church % another Both churches
were in the same street, and the distance be-
tween them was about half a mile
The man had on n white suit of light
undercloshing and white cap was drawn
down over his face. lie crawled-not on bis
hands and knees-no; those who imposed
tine penance knew trick worth two of that
-he crawled on his elbows and knees, and in
tho middle of the street over the irregularly
laid jagged stones.
One or two women stayed with the mar
and spread pieces of cloth to soften some
what the hardness Of the road. What wa.
his sin did not learn.--Overland Monthly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
The averega leng,n a, ,;fo h on IN.

The average length OF life Is on the in
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

In the pursuit of the goo1 things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the 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
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druppists,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

To allow prejudice OF ignorance to ge,
the better of good Judgment. Ithss 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
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SO there Is no reason to be ignorant o.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
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Madison St.. Chicago, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

"I've got a good ripe vaccination sore on
my left arm,' said friend to Bilkins, land
every clumsy idiot l meet jostles against TINT
aforesaid arm and raises the scab and my
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give you pointer. When you get vacci-
mated bare your strong right arm for that
saving but sore operation, and, as you keep
to the right, clumsy pedestrians can't possibly
run against the vaccinated limb, !" and Bilkins
made up his mind he had got o straight
poi.itar-Buffalo Express
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

from blood poison the world knows not;
but read the following letters and you
may be interested:
FOUND BY ACCIDENT.
BALTIMORE. Nd, Jan. 80, 1887.
have been sufferer for SIX years with
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
WAYERsBoRo, Miss, July IA, 1887


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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
ONE BOTTLE DID IT-BoTLs CURED AND
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
CHANcERY NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. D..
Rock ItLAHn COUNTY.


Rock IsLAHD County,
In the Circuit Court, January Term, 1880.
Lulu B. Mccall vs David h. Mccall In Cksn.
Gerry.
Afidsvit Of non-residence Of David q. Mccall,
the above defendant, having been filed tn the
clerks office Of the Circuit court Of said county
notice is therefore hereby given to the said nou-
resident defendant that the complainant filed her
bill Of complaint in said court, on thechancery
eide thereof. on the Twenty seventy day Of No.
vember, 1883, and that therevuon . summons
issued out Of said court, wherein said suit lie now
pending, returnable on the first Monday in the
month Of January next. ss is BY law required.
Now, unless you, the said nonresident defen-
dant above named, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, on the frst day Of the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock Island In
and for said county, On the frst Monday In Jan
uary next, and plead, answer or demur to the eaii
complainant's bill Of complaint, the same and the
matters and the matters and things therein charg
ed and stated will be taken as confessed, and
cecree entered AGAINST you according to the pray
or Of said bill.
Rock Island, Ills, November n, A, D. 1888.
z. b. BOWMAN, Jr.,
Clerk Of said Circuit Coaft
E. W. HuRsr, Conpt's SOL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

Two Delaware county citizens returned
day or two ago from ride of over four
hundred miles on horseback. They Wis,
tied the old battle grounds around the
Potomac.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

1t is said now that England gave to the
Germans copy of her new rife in return
for the receipt for making melinite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

The German military budget contains
an item of SS 600 for the breeding and
training of carrier pigeons.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03
THE SUFFERERS FRIEND.

How many people who are suffering
from blood poison the world knows not;
but read the following letters and you
NAV be interested:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-03

A sisterhood--a bonnet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
20 found in this country early in March,

be found in this country early in March,
as it was rapidly moving northvard.
On the morning Of March 18th the
comet was found near the assigned place
and its position observed at the Leander
Mccormick Observatory Of the Univer-
sity of Virginia. As it did not rise until
daybreak no tail was seen. The comet
was barely distinguishable from star,
and could only be seen for short time
on account of the increasing daylight.
Observations were again made on the
mornings Of March nth and March 18th.
The only other observations in tho
northern hemisphere, SO far reported,
were made at Albany and Washington
on the mornings of March 18th and
March 18th, respectively. BY this time.
however. the comet can be observed any
where in America and Europe. and
doubtless great many observations will
be made during IT'S appearance.
The comet made It's nearest approach
10 the sun on March 10th. IL is also re-
ceding from the earth and it's brightness
is rapidly decreasing Its brightness is,
however, still such that IT would bee yisi-
BILE 10 the naked eye were it not for rs
unfavorable position near the horizon IN
the morning twilight. In the latitude
of Richmond on April I'd the comet will
rise at about the same point in the hori-
zon as the sun and about three hours be-
fore it. As the comet will then be about
three fourths as bright as it was at the
time of discovery, il can probably easily
be seen with the aid of pair OF opera
glasses. FRANK MULLER.
Lnirersity Of Tirqinia, March 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
RandoIph-Mecon College Notes.

lCorres pondence OF the hichmonu Dlspacn.I
ASHLAND, VA, March %, 1885,
Bishop A. w. Wilson, OF Baltimore,
preached in the Methodist church to-
night. He delivered a very able and in
structive sermon on the duty OF serving
God in the body.
Rev. J. Watts Shoat, OF Baltimore, has
accepted the invitation to deliver the bac-
calaureate sermon 10 the students at the
commencement.
The annual public debate of the Wash
ington Literary Society will take place in
the college chapel Friday night, April
18th. The public are invited to attend.
Mr.. I. S. Talbot. who left college
about month ago on account OF sick
ness, returned yesterday.
Mr.. c. A. Swanson paid his friends
here a short visit during the first part OF
the week.
Mr. A. W. Hawks delivered very
humorous lecture in the College chapel
last night, entitled "Hash." The lee
ture was very interesting, and was hearth
ly enjoyed by all The proceeds were
for the benefit of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Henry Clay Council of the Royal Ar
canum gave a supper at their lodge
rooms last night. Several OF the head
men of the society were present, and the
affair was very enjoyable one.
Miss Emmie Barksdale has returned
from Richmond, where she has been
visiting friends. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
THE aUBsCRrPrION LIST.
II IL Hoped TO Have Five Hundred
ARunps ON IT.

The forthcoming list Of subscribers to
the Exposition stock will make a very
good showing, for already the names
number 800, and it is reasonably hoped
that they will be increased to 500
Subscriptions from S20 up are taken.
That the money needed will be gotten
grows moro and more certain every day
that the exhibition will he a creditable
one is also pretty sure, but the more peo-
pie become interested in il the more In
terest will be awakened in the commu-
nifty, the more earnest and the more Wig
orous workers there will be for the
cause.
1t will be pleasant reminiscence for
any one after the Exposition has become
a great reality to turn to the published
list and say: Here my name. | was
Que of the original subscribers. | had
faith from the beginning
The Exposition will begin about the
10th of October.
Both street-Car lines will run to-mav-
be into-the grounds
The Executive Committee are receiving
hundreds of suggestions. They take
them all kindly. Those that come from
subscribers they take very kindly in
deed but all will have consideration.
At present, however, the pressing duty
is to complete the fund, which is very
near the desired amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Hlnncheater News.

The Hastings Court adjourned for the
term yesterday. During the session ap-
plication was made for pension papers
for two wounded and disabled ex-Con-
federate soldiers Several applications
Of similar character will be made at
the April term. Under the law Mr.. +.
\. Snelings, of this city, who lost both
of his legs at Marietta, Ga, will get $50
His many friends in Manchester would
like to see him get many times that
amount.
It has been some time since there was
such an exciting contest over a munl-
ciual election as is now going on in Man
chester. For the office of Mayor two
candidates are mentioned, for Commis-
sioner of the Revenue four aspirants are
in the field.
The City Democratic Committee will
meet next Thursday to make arrange
ments for a primary.
It has not vet been determined as to
how the new school buildings shall be
heated. Several improved plans have
been submitted, and are now under con-
sideratiOn.
DIR. Garnett, Of Cumberland county,
has removed to Manchester.
Miss Bette Braxton, of Hanover, Is
visiting at Buck Hill, near Manchester.
The rainy weather has thrown the
brick-manufacturers back q few days.
They hope to begin in full blast next
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
NARROW ESCAPE.
An Alexandria Family Nearly sufTo-
cnted-Deaths.
Special telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 2S.-It was
learned to-day that several members of
the family Of Mr.. Edgar Warfield, who
is in Richmond attending the session of
the State Pharmaceutical Board, were dis
covered yesterday almost asphyxiated by
coal gas. The accident occurred during
the preceding night, and was caused by a
defective register leading from the parlor
Latrobe TO communicating bedchamber
above Fortunately at the time of the
discovery DR.. Powell was in the neigh
borhood, and, although finding the con
dition Of Mrs. Warfeld, a sister, and a
son precarious, was not without hope,
and, with proper remedies at hand, was
enabled to bring each to consciousness.
They have rallied since, and are con-
sidered nearly recovered tonight.
1t is thought the Light Infantry and
one of the fire companies, with an appa-
ratus and reel, will attend the George
town celebration.
It is thought here that notwithstaud-
ing the coupon-crusher merchants will
tender coupons for taxes as last year.
A large number OF Washington Good
Templars paid fraternal visit here last
night.
Mrs. Henry Truax, of Woodlawn, died
last night; aged siIty-fve.
Charlie Lowell OF Alexandria county,
died to-day of pneumonia.
Mrs. Catherine Coombs, well and ia
vorably known throughout the upper
counties, is dead aged eighty-odd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-29
Damaging Southern Floods.
by telegraph 10 the Dispatch. ]

ATLANTA, March 28.-Reports from
all parts of the State show that the enor-
nous rainfall of the past week through
Georgia has resulted in great damage TO
railroads and farming interests.
ADMISSION, ALA, March 2S.-For the
past four days the heaviest rains known
here since March, 1894. have been fall
ing. All the. streams in this section Of
the State are out of their banks and
many bridges have been washed away.
To-day the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia, the Georgia Pacific, and An
niston and Atlantic railways abandoned
all trains and traffic, and travel is at q
complete standstill. 1t is reported to-
night that two children living few
miles from here, in this county, were
caught 10 the current Of swollen stream
and drowned. The rain is still falling
in torrents and shows no signs Of abate-
ment.
SELMA, ALA, March 26.-Accounts
from the country above cause serious
apprehensions OF heavy flood in the
Alabama river at this point. The river
tonight has overfowed its banks, and
il is feared that there viii be repetition
of the great food of 1886, when the
water rose seven feet above the high
mark. The Alabama is still rising
rapidly, and the people along the river
are moving ont to the high lands. To
day the body of an unknown white man
was taken from the water here.