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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Byvirtue of an Ext cutou No. G.1i1. issued ont
Of the clerks Office o The circuit cuuTt OF Rock
Island county, and STATE Of Illinois. and 70 me
directed. whereby am commanded TO make the
amount of u certain judgment recently obtained
against James First and IN favor Of Claus Tn
tiedt out Of the lands tenements. goods and chat
tells Of the said defendant James First, have
levied upon the following property, tO.wtt;
All that certain tract or parcel OF land situated
in the county of Rock Island and state OF Illinois
bounded and described as follows, viz: Commenc'
ing at the point where the east line Of lot number
one IL in block number fifteen 49, in that part Of
the city Of Moline known as the original town.
produced northerly would iutGTscCt the north line
Of Third avenue. formerly known as Main street,
tht nee running nOrther!y parallel with the sire
form rly known rs VIII street mos Eotutu ave
nue. three hundred and twenty-three 1928 feet
thence westerly parallel with said Third avenue
formerly Main street, one hundred aud eleven
and three tenths ull 1Oi feet; thence southery
three hund red and twenty three and one hall
t323A feet 10 a point in the north line of said
Third avenue formerly Main strectl one hundred
and thirty (I31l feet to the place Of beginning
said tract of land being the west p4rt Of water lot
number five 80 and Is situated opposite 10 the
double opening in the water power wall which
was the sixth day Of February. A. d. 1917, fret
west of the single opening In said wall. stu
ated in the city Of Moline, county OF Rock Island,
and state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command, I shall
expose for sale, at public auction. all .he right
title and interest OF the above named james
First, in and to the above described property or
Wednesday, the 18th day Of February, ISIS, OF =
O'Clock p. m, at the north door of the court
house in the city Of Rock Island, in the county OF
Rock Island and state of Illinois, for cash in hand
10 safety said execution and zee bill
Dated at Rock Island, this 2Sth day Of January
A. D., 1885, Il. y SILL 1I III
Sheriff of Rock Island county, Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
FRENCH vs.. AMERICAN JOURNALISM.
PeculiarIties of French writers-News OF
Secondary Importance.


The national turn for Intellectual serious
ness is as conspicuous in the periodical press
as inliterature Tho press, in fact, is litera-
ture to degree unknown in England and
among ourselves. The Journalist and the
litterateur are not distinct, as one has only
TO read the journals that succeed and the
journals that fail to perceive that they are
here. Indeed, our most eminent journal
lists, who seem now TO be getting the upper
hand OF the "merely literary" writers and
establishing themselves as a class, resent
being confounded with the latter and hold
the same opinion Of them as Mr.. Cameron, of
Pennsylvania.
They address themselves very little TO tho
Intelligence and exercise their own wits,
which are unsurpassed. in providing attrac-
tive bait for that popular variety Of gudgeon
known as "the average man" and the GEN.
eral reader and known to be endowed with
only n rudimentary digestive apparatus for
the things of the mind. They have a CORE
spending disregard for French journalism,
to which enterprise sunknown, and which
appeals far more exclusively TO the intelli-
gence "A new idea every day." Emile do
Girardin maintained, was the secret Of sue
cessful journalism; following it, he obtained,
with LIE Pitt Journal the largest circulation
i'll the world. And ideas are, in Paris, so far
more numerous and tecund than are our kind
of sensations, even manufactured sensations,
that Paris has ON AN average somo eighty odd
daily papers.
The police reports are fewer and infinitely
less elaborate. Names and dates are 10 more
important to the interest of an actual than to
that Of an imaginary drama. interviewing
is still an occasional eCcentricity. Whoever
has anything interesting to say is able and
prefers to say it himself in his own way.
And all that is not enterprise is very much
better done than with us Even in political
and social discussion our journals show a
gngerlneSs in dealing with generalization
which indicates clearly that it is ali article
| suspected of their customers. c. Brow
nell in SCribner's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the BOylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass, organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 900, 900. E. w. Hurst, agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Insure Your Property
with j E. Loosely & Co, Successors to
Hayes & Cleavelaud) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado. cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable com
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1719
Second avenue, next door east of Nc.
Intire & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
He Knew Human Nature.

A scedy looking man drifted into Washing
ton recently. He had nothing in the wide
world but an idea. He borrowed decent
coat, and then induced one or two senators
to believe that they ought to have Their heads
phrenoogically examined. They were new
senators and thought it was the correct thing,
and when the clever phrenologist flattered
them for possessing so many good qualities
they readily paid him the fee which he asked.
Since then it has become quite the correct
thing to have ones bead examined, and the
phrenologist has his hands full. He is max
ing quite Il neat thing Of it financially, and
dos not have TO borrow another mans coat,
Washington Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
SKIN SCALP
BLOOD.

Having been a sufferer fortwo years and a hal
from disea e caused by bruise on the leg, aud
wing been cured by the Cuticua Remedies
when all other methods and remedies fail, d,
deem II my duty 70 recommend them. | v sitec
Hot Springs To no a5a.l, and tried several doctors
without su cess,and at last our principal druggist,
MIR. John p. Finlsy, Ito whom shall ever feel
grateful spoke TO me about Cuticura, and con.
scented TO give them tiial with the result that
am perfectly cured. Tn re- is now no sore about
me think can show the largest surface where
my sulferings sprang from Of any one in toe state
The Cutcura Remedies are the best blood and
skin cures manufactured | refcr to druCgist John
I. Flulgy and Or, e, MOntgom, ry, both OF this
place, and to DR.. Smith OF Lake Lee. Miss.
ALEXANrEV BEACH, Gre, nyilla. Miss.
Mr. Beach used the Cutcura remedies al ouI
request, with results a. above stated.
A. B FINLAY Il CO., Druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at Hartz 4
Bahnsens dluy store rs their giving away
to their customers of SO many free trial
bottles of DIR. Kings. New Discovery foI
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, colds, asth>
ma, bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test it before buying by getting trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
Tho Longest Word ~ The Dictionary

is incompetent to communicate the mex
pressibe satisfaction and incomprehensi
BILE resulting from judicious admins
tration of Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
ton, a preparation designed especially
for the speedy relief and permanent cure
of all female weaknesses, nervousness
and diseases peculiar to the female sex,
The only remedy for woman's peculiar
ills, sold by druggists, under a positive
guarantee, to give satisfaction. See
guarantee on wrapper of bottle. This
guarantee has been faithfully carried oul
for many years by the prOprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
TO MY FACE IN THE GLASS.

Eyes, We are sad; lips, ye are sadder still
How will it be when shortly ye shall taste
The sharp salt of u tear, sent as in haste
To tell We, ye have comrades in your ill'
Thus shall ye drink of the salt drops that I'LL
The mighty heart of sorrow, till the waste
OF its abundance brims In tears misplaced
As IN the overlooking Of rill
Big with the April rains, the thirsty mere
Drinks deep OF floods that fan not from the
sky.
These thy deep waters o my heart, have they
Their origin in heavenl Whence are they here'
We shall know all some day; for, heart, To die
Is To have all these riddles rendered clear.
Amelia Rives In Lppincott's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
A wnnnsrfnl rnnd Man,r,ns

Known and used by physicians all over
the world. SCOTS Emulsion not only
gives flesh and strength by virtue of its
own nutritious properties, but creates An
appetite for food that builds up the
wasted body, Il have been using SCOTS
Emulsion for several years. and am
pleased with its action. My patients say
that it is pleasant and palatable. and all
grow stronger and gain flesh from the use
of it. use it in all cases of wasting
diseases, and it is specially useful for
children when nutriment medication is
needed. as in Marasmus IT. W PIERCE,
NJ. D., Knoxville. Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
sUCxLEE,s ARaInAa arvp

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilbGins, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, aud all skin eruptions, Euaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 90 Cants per hny For sale by
Hartz g. Bahnser
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
Saved NV MotnersL Life.

Ever sin / can remember, my mother has snf
fered from milk leg, Nothing wOUld do hgranS
good She had the best medical talent. but they
all did hcr 70 good. She suffered With her leg fol
thirty years aud never knew Hwelld day, She NO |,
have 10 sit up half the night, holding up her lea
and moaning, She had no peace, She use all the
best known remedies in the country without ef'
feet ] asked her to try your Gu icura Remedte7
Got her bottle of Cuticurn Resolycnt, aud she
tooV il, and has taken in all about six or seven
bottles, Ant now she is well woman today. Hell
leg is ent rely healed, and her health was never
better. She can go out every day, something he
has not done in ten year-,so you SEQ cannot hcll
stating to you about your wonderful CHuCura
Remedies. \ on have saved my mothers life.
cannot find words 20 express my gratitude lhsve
advertised your Cuti urh Remgdi : far and near.
EDWARD Urn ar, 1893 Broadway, h. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Il Waiter Girl-You better get your board in
advance from that man what says he's q
United States detective.
Landlady--He looks honest.
Hes no detective; he'd never suspect any
body of anything. He ate his mince pie
without once looking under the crust. -
Omaha Morld.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Wife lat breakfast--Oh, dear, l have SO
much to do, and the children and servants
try me sol
Husband-And you don't look well, either,
my dear
Wife-No; but when there is nothing but
turmoil and confusion, and one is expected to
look after everything, what possible pleasure
is there in being sick New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
BelnP More Pleazant

To the taste, more acceptable to the
stomach, and more truly beneficial in its
action, the famous California liquid fruit
remedy: Syrup of Figs. is rapidly super
seding all Others. Try it. One bottle
will prove its merit. Hartz & Bahnsen,
Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

First Scientist-Eh! What did you Say4
ID Second Scientist said nothing, A couple
Of horses attached to big wagon loaded with
stone just ran away and dashed into that
stone quarry up there.
ooh, that was it, | thought you spoke to
me in volapuk Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Dakota Husband-Well. must get to the
office, my dear; l have a busy day before me.
wife-Good by, John, and don't forget
your fur overcoat and linen buster. l see the
probabilities are for changeable weather.
New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
4 Parting Injunction.

Travelling Salesman Ito employer-Wel,
I'm off, Mr.. Smith Good-by!
ALPHABETICALLY and II successful trip.
And remember, Mr.. Bloward, that order is
heavens first law.-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

l heard a good story the other day on a
freshman in one of our New England col
leges. On being asked by his professor by
whom and on what occasion the term 'Eu-
reka" was first used he replied: by Demos
themes, when he sat down on the pin for
which he was hunting II Boston Record
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

At the church sociable: Vivacious young
ludy-Guess what Wa are going to have to-
night, Mrs. Bascom--charades!
Mrs Bascom-I knowcd it! | smelt EN-
clear out TO the gate.-Burlington Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

You are allowed free tria} of THIRTY
dayS of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and Per,
manent cure Of Nervous Debility, loss OF
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full infOrma-
ton, terms, etc e., mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd Il W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Cnticnra, the great skin ca c, and utirura SOAP
prepared from it, externa " and Cnticura Rcsol
vent the new blood purifier, internally, are posi-
tive cure for every form Of skin and blood disease
from p mples to scroluh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

"See here, waiter, how is it that find a
trousers button in this saladf'
'Dat am a part q de dressin' sah.r-Life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Sam Thomas. Jonesboro, Ga, fired the
contents of a double. barreled shotgun
into dense flock of blackbirds and killed
fifty of them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

The poppy grows luxuriautly in FIori-
da and paper down there believes that
opium will one day be the principal pro-
duet of the state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Nelson Cardwell, colored man, died
in Greensboro. n. G, recently from the
effects of a spider bite on the neck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

Generally speaking the gentleman who
has just accepted position is not bit
happier about it than the man who has
lust got a job.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09
Drunkenness

Or the Liquor Habit. Positively Cured by
Administering DR.. Hlines' Golden
Specific.
1t caa be given In a cup Of coffee or tea without
the knowledge Of the person taking II: it is abso-
lutely harmless. and will effect a permanent and
speedy cure, whether the patient Is a moderate
drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands Of
drunkards have been male TEN Dcrite men whD
have taken Golden Specific In their coffee with
out their knowledge and to-day believe they quit
drinking Of their own free will 1T NEVER
FALL. The system one impregnsted with the
specific, It becomes an utter impossbility for th.
ldnor appetite TO exist. For sale by T. II. Thomas
and Marshall & Fisher, Druggists, Rock Island.
Ills. feb -Iwlr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

The more faithfully u girl keeps Il diary
the more religiouSly she wants to keep il
out OF the way OF everybody else in the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-09

A well wisher is one who invests in oil ter
.itnrY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-01

Nothing is more interesting than let
ter. Few people like to write them, but
everybody wants to read them. Here is
truly remarkable letter:
have been troubled with rheumatism
for two years; had gotten SO l could
scarcely walk, and was in pain nearly all
of the time. At night could not sleep
for the excruciating pain. The bone in
one of my legs was very much enlarged.
and l feared amputation would be neces-
sary. After trying many different patent
medicines claiming to cure rheumatism
and other complaints, l was almost dis
couraged until about two weeks ago. when
| had to give up business. Mr.. W. J.
WilliDgham, of your city. hearing of mS
complaint. advised the use of your medi-
cine and assured me of his confidence in
it as cure for rheumatism. l at once
purchased bottle, hoping it might DOS
sibly relieve me. but not having much
faith in it or anything else; but, thank
God, | am very much relieved, and ]
firmly believe / will get entirely well
The swelling has gone down and
am in no pain whatever. Am
at work again. and have beer
for several days. Can run up and dowr
the stairway in factory as nimbly as ever
thank you for this earthly salvation Il
me. write without your solicitation. o.
any knowledge of you, except throu gf
your medicine. / write because l fee
grateful for what has been done for me
/ am yours. very truly, w. A. MOORE.
| Foreman for Willlngham Lumber Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
If any one should doubt as to my be
ing cured. or as to my statements, refe
them to the firm | am with, and have bee
with for many years. or Mr.. Phil
4 Young, Chattanooga; Mr.. Hamilton
foreman of carpentry with W l.. & Co
Chattanooga; DR.. Acre, of Chattanooga
Mr.. Hugh Whitesides, Chattanooga; MI
Phil Hartman, shipping clerk for W l
CO F. B. Cheek. Chattanooga; Mr.
Cooper, Chattanooga, and one hundre
Others in factory and city.
Send for our book of wonders, free I
ALL 1t treats OF all blood disorders AG
dress, BLOOD BALM Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-01

The city is getting full of people again,
and l think good many people are getting
full; but that is the sort of thing that we
always expect at a time of great national
excitement. If you want to see something
funny, just watch how they speak TO each
other. The average man has about as much
idea of graceful bow as has the average
sheep. He seems to walk forward and to
give his hand butt That the man takes
off his hat and the sheep does not, is prob
ably due to the fact that the sheep has not
hat. In the matter of grace they are about
even. A woman, nine times out of ten,
smiles when she bows; at least she looks
| recognition from out her eyes. 4 man,
unless be wears eyeglasses, looks moth
| ing, and an absolute vacant stare
pervades him The varnish of his boots may
glitter, but there is not the slightest CLINT Of
| recognition in his face, and even his scarf
| pin docs not tremhle as he says good morn
ing TO the woman to whom he las sworn
alteration the night before. 1t is said by a
| philosopher that dog that is furiously mad
VIII stop quite stlll and stare if he sees man
| take of his hat, the reason being that it sug.
gcsts to the dog that the man is parting with
portion of his own being, his physical be
ing; but if the man who ever tried this be
fore mad dog did it as solemnly as the
average man, l can quite understand that
| what Mr. Butterworth calls the ''ravenou'
ANNA" would stop in his mad career.
a small boy bows as if he were afraid o.
the criticism. An old man is very apt Il
sweep the air with his hat, because his bow
always has just slight touch of courtesy
A dude, like my AngoStura, doffs his hat il
a superciuous sort of way and puts it back a
quickly as possible, for fear, in the mean
time, you might discover the lack of brain
exposed TO the air. The average man give
the average bow, a jerk-hats off; anothe
jerk-hat's on, and as you see the back Of hi
coat tails you presume the bow is for you. l
might just as well be for the lamp post. l d
not suppose there will ever be time 70
women to learn to make the old fashione
courtesy, for there is something in the yer
name that demands time, and, before every
thing else, nowadays, time is most valuabl,
We have time for folly of every description
There is good bit of time for Immortality
but there doesn't seem to be much for cult
walton of good manners or good morals
Bah in New York Star.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-01
CURIOUS TOILET RECIPES.



Curious hair recipes occur on some of the
papyri, some of which are very absurd. One
to prevent the hair from turning gray directs
that salve should be made from the blood
of black cat cooked in oil; in another, that
of black bull is preferred for the same
object. Evidently the color of the animal
was TO pass through the salve into the hair.
In another place we read of the tooth of
donkey dipped in honey being used for really
strengthening the hair; and the ingredients
for an ingenious compound are given for in
juring the hair of a rival, and the counter
remedy to be used by those who think their
hair oil has been tampered by a suspicious
friend. Cakes of some composition which
absorbed oil were always placed on the heads
of guests at feasts, and from them the oil
gradually trickled down through the hair.
A most disagreeable practice this may seem
to us, but to them it appears to have given
great pleasure; and with the Egyptians as
well as with the Hebrews oil was symbolical
of joy and gladness.
Rouge and other coloring substances were
used by women of Egypt to enhance, as they
thought, their beauty. The eyes had often a
| green line underneath them; the eyelashes
and eyebrows were penciled; and, as in mod
ern Egypt the nails were always stained red
with preparation from the henna plant Ii
our museums we can see the little pots and
vases formerly filed with these unguents and
colors, and the pencils they used with them
as well rs various sorts of combs and hair
pins; of the latter there is very pretty set il
the museum at Boulak-single prongeC
wooden pins with jackal heads, stuck into {
cushion in the form of turtle, which wa
evidently one of the favorite dressing tab'
ornaments belonging TO the deceased lady
All these liz essentials of the toilet wer
placed in the tomb by the loving hands o
friends and relations, for the use of tha
spiritual body which they believed requires
all the adornment the lady had loved upol
earth
J Notwithstanding the elaborate care lavishe
by the Egyptian lady on her personal ador1
ment, she adopted simplicity of dress suit
able to the climate in which she lived. Ez
cept for the wig, the head was usually uncoy
cred, with sometimes a colored band tie
round it The queens often wore the vultur
headdress but this was more as an officii
ornament than as a covering. In commo
life also the women, both of high and To-
degree, went barefoot, though they had SAL
dals to wear when they were in full dres
These sandals were made of papyrus or pail
fiber, or Of leather. They had straps to pa
around the foot and between the toes and j
some ii piece of the sole was turned up an
bent over the toes to protect them; in lat,
times some Of the leather sandals had sides
d, them, which causes them very much to r
semble modern shoes -Womans World.