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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Charles Dickens Reportorfal methods-
1t was my good fortune when resident of
England to form the acquaintance Of the
great master Of noveiists Charles Dickens
picked him up from the street just as he
had been knocked down by one cab and was
in danger of being run over by another. He
was at the time, as he always was, a reporter.
That night I tramped with him through the
worst slums of London. He told ae his bust
ness, and in some way we became friends,
and often after that accompanied him on
his night walks Many characters that saw
on these excursions have peered at me since
then from the pages of his novels One thing
that impressed me about Dickens was that
be never took notes. never saw him with
a pencil in his hand, nor did he seem to be
paving any attention whatever to what was
going on around him; yet in the newspaper
articles that make up the complete volumes
of Sketches by Boz" recognized that every
scene, sound or incident of the trip had been
indelibly impressed upon hi. wonderful mind.
Henry Manistre in Globe Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The average length or life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in.
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump,
ton in stages that other remedies are OF
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
50 cents and 81, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

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 fol
the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH. DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. sevcrk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The other day a couple of newsboys we're
standing on Boston street corner, the nose
of one Of them showing the signs of recent
severe encounter with an associate Of his
guhd A sympathetic old gentleman, noti-
cling the deplorable condition OF t. -amin's
prominent facial protuberance, kindly in
quired the cause of its bsrked cuticle, where
upon the victims companion explained:
BILLY stepped on his ness." YES" added
the sufferer, with both feet Boston Bud
pat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

To allow prejudice or ignorance to get
the better of good judgment. 1thas been
copclusively 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 harms
less, not unpleasant, and easily procured,
so there is no reason to be ignorant of
this remedy we especially commend to
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

In 1861, among the notes made by the gov
ernment for the Second National bank of
Springfield, Mass, were three that by an
error in printing were $40 bills on one side
and $50 bills on the other They were signed
and paid out before the error was discovered.
Then the bills were called in. Two were
found and destroyed; the third is in posses
sion of A. NJ. Craig, who has refused S2oC
for it.-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable, and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John c. West & Co, s62 W.
Madison St. Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

W. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of ten years standing. "
Abraham Hare, druggist. Bellville, OHIO,
affirms: The best selling medicine ]
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience, is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands of others haye added their testimo-
ny, so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the liver, kidneys or blood. Only half
a dollar bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's
drup store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

BoUGHTON, Ark, June 4, 1887.
l cheerfully state the following facts in
regard to the use Of your medicine in my
family. My little son, IA years of age,
suffered from an acute attack of rheums
tism. caused by undue exposure and
chilling of the blood. I heard your
remedy highly recommended, and pur-
chased one bottle of Monchief & Bro.
Prescott. Ark. In about one month.
after using this bottle, he became so
much better that got the second bottle
which is now being used, and my son is
nearly well. and l think by removing
him to q cooler summer climate (which
I will do) and continuing its use, per-
feet cure will be effected l consider B.
B. B. most excellent blood purifier.
CHAs H. TITUs,
R. R. Agt. Broughton, AK,
Sold by Hartz & Bahnsen and T. h
Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Queensland, in the South seas, is being
overrun by thousands of peculiar cats. 1t is
supposed they are following the plague of
rats which recently passed through there.
The noteworthy fact is that the cats, which
are of ordinary size and of the domestic
species, are all pretty near of the same color,
namely, sandy, which proves that they have
reverted to the original stock. They are in
very poor condition, showing that their MI
grafton is due to the scarcity of their habit
ual food.-Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfacticn guaranteed or money refund
ed. Onlv 25 cents. Sold hv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter. 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 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The latest wrinkle is a Turkish bath for
horses, A. which they are put through the
same sweating and cooling processes as
human beings Such hath is run in con-
nection with a New York stable, and its
patronage has become large and profitable. -
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
IN A FAIR GARDEN.

A breeze, a brightness, branches overhead,
One near (else, sweet, what would the garden'beH
A troop Of poppies, sunhower, peony,
And motley phloxes to the sunshine spread;
Beneath her window wallfower lifts his head,
The goodly waIlfower Bacon liked to see.
Its bright fires burning soft and smokiy,
It's breath condensed richness, richly fed
By earth. by sunshine, and by summer showers;
Here lilies fail not, nor the glowing rose,
Here foxglove tall rings out the sunht hours,
Here sweetly, like the thought Of one most dear
The breath of violets comes, and gently goes,
And comes again, and savors all the air.
S. W. Weitzel In Overland Monthly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Toni say, Gus, what does "rara avis
meant You know French.
Ed with dignity)-"Rara avis" is not
French; it is Italian, and means a bird in
sufficiently cooked Detroit. Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter, nauseous liver medicines
and cathartics, is the concentrated Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Hartz & Bahnsen agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Genius is like barrel on the top of hill:
it will not move unless pushed; but once
pushed it goes of itself. Talent is like load
on the roadway; it will not go forward I'M
less dragged-Ivan Panin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

Keats was great teacher and ruler. He
was also a tremendous fogger. On one oc-
casion, so the story goes, he addressed the
boys upon the Sixth Beatitude, and the sub
stance of his comment has come down to us:
"'Blessed are the pure in heart Mind that.
It's your duty to be pure in heart. If you're
not pure in heart, I'll fog your'-The Argo-
Daut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

A life saving saloon" is among the latest
inventions. 1t is arranged so that the whole
saloon is allowed to slide overheard and it
practically becomes q small ship.-Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

A very ugly woman, toying with pug
dog in front of a cafe on the boulevard, said
to Puggy: kiss me, and l will give you this
piece of sugar" A boy passing by ex-
claimed: "Don't she ask a high price for her
sugarf'-New York Evening World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
Health is Wealth |

DR.. Z. C. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment,
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con-
vulsons, fits. nervous neuralgia, heaIache, ner-
vons prostration caused by the use of alcohol or
tobacco, wakefulness. mental depression soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
TO misery, decay and death, premature old age,
barrenness, loss Of power in either seq, involun
tary losses and spermatorrhoea caused nv over
exertion of the brain. self abuse or over indul
gence. Each box contains one month treatment
81 box. or six boxes for S. sent by mail prepaid
q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

A Manistee, Mich, paper lost the city
printing because the editor asked the
aldermen TO pay their subscription bills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

An artesian well sunk under the salt
waters of New York BAY on the Jersey
side, produces pure fresh water in abund-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

An experimenter has made lens of
ice with which he was able to light pipe
by means of the SUMS rays.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

"a spider" in Newport vernacular, is
a high phaeton with seat for driver
behind and drawn by two horses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

A chicken with hair instead of feather.
is curiosity to be seen at Perry. Ga.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
A DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

i'. Estate Of Heinrich Knost, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator Of the estate Of Heinrich Knost, late
Of the county Of Rock Island state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court Of Rock Island County, at
the office Of the clerk Of said court In the city Of
Rock Island, at the 0ctoberterm, on the first Mon
day in October next, at which time all persons hav
ing claims against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 7th day Of August, A. D. 1888.
WILLIAM KNoST, Administrator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21

The crops in Georgia give promise of a
great harvest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes. accompanied with IS, we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money If the treatment does not affect q
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall &
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-21
Cause is in the Liver.

and one thing more is equally certain, no
ONE will remain dyspeptic who will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14

later on conveyed him into Count Dlllon's house on the estate, where he now lies in g. very precarious condition, M. Floquet's sword having penetrated six centimetres at point between the jugular vein and carotid artery.
 Dr. Monod, who is attending on the gen. eral, issued a bulletin regarding his condition yesterday afternoon. It says there is g. deep wound in the right side of the generals neck, and that 1t causes marked difficulty in his respiration. At present the doctor IS unable to give an opinion as to what turn the case may take.
 The generals condition is now reported as worse, fever having set in, and his chances of recovery are regarded as very precarious.
 M Floquet's colleagues in the ministry were waiting at his house for news oS the duel, and were overjoyed to see the prime minister return safe. He was given an ova- tion by the immense crowd which has been surrounding his residence all day long Mime. Floquet knew nothing about the matter until her husbands return, after it was all over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
A Clever Female Thief Captured.

CHICAGO, July 14.-The Mrs. Crane shoot ing case took a sensational turn when it was discovered that the prisoner was the much wanted woman who has for the last year been robbing private families while engaged to do homework. McNulty, the lawyer, is also suspected of being an accomplice of the
 woman, and he has been taken into custody and is now in a cell at the Harrison street station. Mrs. Cranes mode of stealing, the police say, was to answer advertisements to do general housework, and after 8 short stay would leave with the silverware and any article of clothing that she could lay her hands on. She was identified in court by two of her victims. When Mrs Crane learned that she was to be held for larceny she became hysterical and threatened suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
More Firms Signing the Scale

PITTsBURG, July 14-President Keating and Secretary Joseph D. Weeks, of the Manufacturers Iron and Steel association, deny all reports that were current to the effect that a special meeting of manufactur- CTS had been called to reconsider their action in reference to signing the Amalgamated scale. Both gentlemen assert that no special meeting has been called for that or any other purpose, and that no general break" in their ranks is feared. The Amalgamated scale has been signed by three mills-Brown & Co. (The Wayne Iron works) the 600 en- ployes will resume work immediately. Long & Co.,, at Chartiers, Pa, have also signed, and their 400 men will go to work on Mon- day; and the Licking Iron company, Gov ington, Ky, employing LOGO men, signed the scale yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
JOLLY GERMAN MARksMEN.
The International Sharpsh ooters' Festival
 at Newark.

The International sharpsho hooters' Festival
 at Newark.
 NEWARK, N. J., July 14-A strong west erly wind bothered the marksmen of the h. ternational Sharpshooters' union at the shoot ing park yesterday, and the scores for the day were generally low in consequence. There was rush on the Honor, American championship and Stich targets, and the shooting was brisk all day.
 During the morning w. M. Farrow, of Holyoke, Mass. who has been the ''schuetzen king" since 1878, finished his 300 shots on the point target, scoring 517 out of possible 300 points. This will probably win him the title of liking of marksmen" of this union. M Dorrler, of Greenville, N. J., made 509, and J. Huggins, of Pittsburg, 499.
 The prize for the first bulrs-eye in the morning was won by M. Buhser, of Hartford, Conn. that for the last bull's-eye in the morning by F. O. Young, of San Francisco, and the first in the afternoon by V. Dittmer, of New York.
 The winners of gold medals during the day were F. o. Young, T. c. Noona, F. w. Hofele, J. E. Vescelius, G. Bernieus, V. Ditt- mer, R. Busse, J. A. Boyker and H. M. Pope. Silver medals: G. Muzzier A. Booz, F. Dietz, NJ. Brierly, P. Blaum, L. Kutschler, A. Fisch and Capt. J. Ludwig.
 John Coppersmith, of the Newark Shooting society, had ramrod jammed through his hand yesterday. This is the first accident of the festival.
 To-day (the last day) will be devoted to team shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
TORN FROM HER ARMS.
Twenty German Gendarmes Force Queen Natalie to Give Up the Crown Prince King Milan a Kidnaper.

Twenty German Geudarmes Force Queen
 Natalie to Give Up the Crown Prince
 King Milan a Kidnaper.
 LONDON, July 14-The queen of Servia was yesterday treated with great indignity by the German authorities. Her son was taken from her by the German police and sent to Belgrade. A correspondent at Weisbaden says:
 Her majesty had determined to resist to the last. She had her boy with her, and to- gether they awaited the arrival of the police, when suddenly, shortly after 10 o'clock yes terday morning. the door of the villa opened and a superintendent of police followed by twenty stalwart gendarmes forced his way into her 1najesty's apartments. The poor child flung himself with a cry of alarm into his mothers arms. The superintendent de- manded possession of the prince The queen clasped him to her breast.
 ''I refuse" she exclaimed, ':to give up my childw
 It was terribly painful moment The queen, although dignitied, was intensely ex- cited The boy sobbed aloud as he clung to his mothers neck. If you refuse," ex- claimed the superintendent of police, II am instructed to use force."
 Princess Mourouz and Mime. Ghika, who
  sion, and when they saw the gendarmes pre- pairing to lay violent hands upon the child they flung themselves on their knees before the queen, and implored her for the sake of her child to spare him the pain and horror of violent struggle.
 Their entreaties at length prevailed. Slowly the queen relaxed her clasp, and, after passionately embracing him once more she loosed his clutching arms and bade the sobbing boy farewell A moment more and he was hurried out of her sight. He wept bitterly as he was taken under escort to the railway station. Mime. Ghika was the lady who accompanied him to the train. Her majesty, after his departure, gave way to uncomfortable grief, but no consideration or compassion has relaxed the severity oi her treatment by the authorities. She is still guarded by gendarmes and kept an absolute prisoner in her villa, no one being allowed tc visit her. Even the attendance of her priest l has been forbidden. He applied for admit tance, but was sternly refused. The queen proposes to start for Vienna to-day, having l been ordered by the Prussian police to leave { German territory within twenty-four hours l The sympathy for her majesty in Wiesbader is ,1niverSal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
The Rcpubllcan National Committee.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The Republican national executive committee was in session again at the Fifth avenue hotel. Among the business transacted was the creation of sub- committee for Minnesota, Dakota and Mon tana, with MT. Evans, of Minnesota, as chairman, and similar committee for Cali fornia, Oregon. Nevada and Arizona, with MT. De Young, of California, as chairman. A subcommittee was appointed to establish and open headquarters and to act for the executive committee during the recess. The national Republican executive com mittee last evening appointed Col E. M. Smith, of Denver, Col, and Maj. J. S. Wor- rell, of Washington, D.. C., assistant ser geants-at-arms. The committee adjourned last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
THE COFFEE CASE.
1t Is Possible That New Trial Will b,
 Ordered.

Ordered.
 Thursday Deputy Sheriff Leete of New Haven went to Naugatuck, and as stated in last nights DEMOCRAT it was rumored that he was working on the case of Peter Coffee who is serving out life sentence for the murder of Charles Way some time ago. Edward H. Darlington, prominent merchant, and Samuel Platt, a farmer both of Naugatuck, served on the grand jury that indicted Coffee for the murder, and during MT Leete's stay in Naugatuck he visited both of these men and spent some time with each. A DEMOCRAT reporter went to Naugatuck last evening to see these gentlemen, but they were both out of town. The general opinion is that an effort will be made to have all of the men who sat on the grand jury sign a petition for new trial. In speaking with prom inent gentleman there last evening he said that he thought Coffees chances of getting a new trial, on the ground that new evi- dence had been discovered, were very fla vorable, but that he had never heard Messrs Darlington or Platt express an opinion upon the action of the grand jury indicting Coffee for the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
The Warrior Defeated.
Gen. Boulanger Wounded in a
 Duel with Floquet.
HIS OWN AwKwARDNEss DID IT.

He Fell Upon His Adversary's Sword
 After Making a Desperate Thrust.
 The Result Is Two and Half Inch
 Hole in His Neck Which May Prove
 Fatal.
 PARIS, July 14-As anticipated, the stormy scene between Prime Minister Floquet and Gen. Boulanger in the chamber of deputies eliminated in a duel yesterday. The en- counter took place on Count Dillon's estate at Neuinysur-Seine, within an easy drive of the city. M Clempnceau, who is cousin and former bosom friend of Boulanger. was the second of M. Floquet. and was associated in the affair with M. Perrin while NM. Le Henisse and Laisaut rendered 0 similar ser vice to the general
 The duel only lasted four minutes. Bou- langer, who displayed great excitement,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-14
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
ALMOST WIPED OUT.

A Massachusetts Town Visited by Very
 Destructive Fire Last Night-Loss Es-
 timated at SI5O,OOO.
 AvEN, Mass, July 14.-Part of this town is in ruins this morning. A terrible con- f1agration began at midnight in the shoe factory of G. F. and L. G. Littlefeld, a four story building, which was soon in a mass of flames. Despite the eff orts of the local fire department the flames spread to the hotel Briggs, and that with the barn adjoining was soon blazing. The situation was critical and help was asked for from Randolph and Brockton and was soon on hand. The contest was unequal however, and building owned by G. F. Littleield and occupied as grocery by E.. Drew & Co, was next consumed and the fire went on to Charles Smiths tannery and tenement house owned by Mrs G.. w. Littlefield and occupied by her family and the family of John Sullivan. All these buildings were soon in ruins. The final fight came at the house of Frank Odoer and Charles Packard, which were badly damaged but saved from destruction The loss will be from $125, ,0OO to $150,O0O.