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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

According to a weekly contemporary, the
queens private correspondence has lately
been 80 exceptionally heavy" that her maj
esty has often been engaged at it till past
midnight This is all nonsense, and, as a
matter of fact, the queen never concerns her
self with public or private business or with
correspondence of any kind apart from tel
egrams, which arrive and are dispatched by
dozens every day. except between breakfast
and luncheon This has been the rule land a
very judicious one it is, throughout her life
At Balmoral the official boxes and nearly all
the private correspondence arrive about in
the morning, the messenger having left
Euston square at II on the previous morn
ing Everything is dealt with between 9 80
and 1:l5, during which time the queen works
as hard as any clerk in London, her private
secretary also being actively engaged In an,
| other room. At 1:3o the messenger who
arrived the day before they are always
allowed to rest a day and night starts fol
Ballater with a full sack, and at s the mex,
morning he is at Kingscress.- Truth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08


Indurates the stomach against sea sick
ness, but a single or occasional transit
across the ''illimitable wetuess" is pro-
ductive of grievous quslms. especially
when it is stormy. Ocean travellers,
yachtmen, ship surgeons, commercial
buyers sent abroad, voysgers by steam
boat, and all who are occasionally or fire.
quently called upon to be where "billows
are buffeted," should take along Hostets
ter's Stomach Bitters. the finest known
antidote for sea sickness, malaria. bill,
iousness, and disorders of the stomach
and bowels. Many travellers by railroad
with delicate stomachs and nerves, like>
wise suffer severely en- route. These
will find the Bitters surely helpful and
consolatorY. Travelling, even in swift,
steady and commodious steamships and
sumptuous palace cars, is not always a
source Of unmixed joy and delight. and
the Bitters does much to counteract the
discomforts attending 1t, aggravated by
delicate health. Rheumatism, brought
on by damp weather. kidney troubles and
debility, are effectually relieved by the
BitteTs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

twill surprise many persons of the present
day to be told that the backlog" of which
we read SO much in old time stories was q
large stone, porous stone being preferred if
possible. This stone was buried in the ashes,
and on top was placed the ''back stick" The
back stone in those primitive times played a
very important part in the economy of early
housekeeping; matches were not then in
vented; flint, steel and tow were the only
means of lighting fire or lamp; imagine
for moment the Bridget of today thus en-
gagged with the Thermometer ten degrees
below zero in the kitchen. The stone, to
gether with the asbes with which it was
covered, served to retain fire and heat
through the night, and all that was necessary
in tho morning was little kindling and gen
tie use of the Indispensable bellows, and fire
was IS readily made as at the present day
Good Housekeeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

In recent number of The Medical News
appeared a note from a correspondent whose
professional eminence is an unqualified in
dorsement of the accuracy Of his observation,
in which he writes, 81 have recently seen In
the medical journals that Dugald Stewart
was once asked what was the earliest thing
he could remember. He said it was being
left alone by his nurse in the cradle, and re-
solving to tell of her as soon as he could
speak This may have been copied as joke;
but it brings to my mind the following state
ment that have made from time to time for
many years, which has always been received
with derision, but which is a perfectly dis
tinct remembrance in my mind; remember
being jolted over the crossings In baby
wagon by nurse, and resolving to tell OF
her as soon as could speak" threading the
above, it occurred to us that it would not be
amiss to ask the writer how he knew that
there was such a thing as speech, and that hi
would ever be able to exercise that faculty.
Spieppa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has mad
great progress; many diseases are nov
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 o.
no benefit. Coughs, colds. Group, whoop
ing cough. bronchitis, and all throat anc
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
50 cents and 81, Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chnls and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. TIC
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, a 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, 1888-10-08

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good judgment. Ithas beer
coDclusively proven that constipation
bad breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections
and all diseases of the liver, stomach anC
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 o
this remedy we especially commend t'
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

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, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but ali of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter. nauseous liver medicines
and cathsrtics, is the concentrated Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs
HartZ & Bahnsen agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08
Health is Wealth

DR.. E. C Vests >erve and Brain trestment a
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con-
yulsions, fits, nervous neuralgia, hesische, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use OF alcohol or
tobacco, wakefnlness. 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 sex, involun
tary losses and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion Of the brain. self abuse or over indul
gence. Each box contains one months treatment
81 box, six boxes for S., sent by mail prepaid
nj nj
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation OF
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. TheV are
purely vegetable, and never fail tc give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 30
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, 1888-10-08

1t is rumored that the real object of
the German expedition for Emin Pasha
is the acquisition Of territory, the Ger
mans thinking that that Is 6tanley's real
purpose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

Nat Goodwin is fighting mad over the
Leila Farrell affair. He threatens to
abandon comedy for tragedy, and try to
kill somebody.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

An honest driver of Pawtucket, R. l..
who returned bag of silver forgotten on
his car TO the owner, was showered with
thanks, but nothing more substantial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

William Sherwood, OF Baltimore. Md,
will spend one year in prison for stealing
bible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

Four men met in Baxley, Ga, the other
day who weighed altogether 1,017
pounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with IS, we will
fnnd the money II the treatment does not affect a
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall q
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

The large patronage of open horse cars
on suburban routes shows that the oppor.
,unities for cheap rides are well sppre-
ciated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08
sf You Are Sick

With Headache, Neuralgia Ri, umatism Dyspep-
sia, biliousness, Blood Rumors, Kidney Disease,
Constipation, Female Troubles. Fever and Ague
sleeplessness, Partial Paralysis, or Nervous Pros
tration, use Paine's Celery Compound and be
cured In each of these the cause is mental or
physical overwork, anxiety. exposure or malaria,
the effect of which is to weaken the nervous sys-
TEN, resulting in one of these diseases. Remove
the CAUSE with that great Nerve Tonic, and the
xrfll diSappaar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

A woman dentist in Philadelphia is res
ported to have a practice of S1l 200
wear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

l;[3lE|I2I
Who i. WEAK. NERVOUS. DEBILITA.
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EULNESS in SOCIETY, PIMPIES upon
the FACE, and all the EFFECTS leading to
EARLY DECAY and perhaps C0NSUMP.
TI1S CT INSANITY. should consult at once
the CELEBRATED Dr.. Clarke, Established
1851. DR., Clarke has made NERVOUS DE-
the GENITO URINARY Organs a Life
Study 1t makes NO difference WHAT you
have taken or WHO has flileG to cure you.
EfFEM4LESS suffering from diseases pecu-
hsr to their sex can consult with the assurance
OF speedy relief and cure. Send cents postage
for works on your diseases.
Rf-Send cents postage for Celebrated
Works on Chronic. Nervous and Deli.
cate Diseases. Consultation, personally or by
letter, free. Consult the old Doctor.
Thousands cured. Offices and TsrIors
private. E9Those contemplating Marriage
send for DIR. Clarke's celebrated guide
Male and Female, each 15c., both Sc
(stamps). Before confding your case. consult
DR.. CLARKE. A friendly letter or call may
save future suffering and shame and add golden
years to life. As-Book ''Life's Secret Err.
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F. D. CLARKE, NJ. D.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

Monrovia, Cal, boasts of plenty of
Crawford peaches weighing pound
apiece.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08

The application of the coiled hair spring
was the most important improvement in
watch making. IL is attributed both to DIR.
Robert Hooke and the astronomer Hughens.
Jewels were first used in the construction of
watches in 100. Previously the pivots ran
on metallic bearings, which soon wore
out, making constant repairing a ne
cessity The diamond, ruby, sapphire,
chrysoliue, garnet and agate are the
precious stones used for the bearings
upon which the pivots rest. Pivots of brass
or steel will run for generations in jeweled
bearings without any perceptible wear.
Very rare watches are jeweled with dia-
monds, sapphires and rubies. For all prac-
tical purposes garnets and aqua marines an
swer as we'll Montana is beginning to sup
ply garnets. Precious stones for watch fac
tory use are bought by the carat.
One popular little time keeper for ladies
has fifteen jewels, all of ruby. The stones
are cut into 'planks,n and then into ''joists"
by circular saws and afterwards broken into
cubes Then each is turned out in a lathe
exactly as a bed post is turned out in fur
niture factory. By this time it weighs less
than one-eighty-thousandth of pound Troy.
1t is afterward FURNISHED into it's setting-a
little circle of brass.
The English watch attained high develop
ment with John Harrison's invention of the
compensation balance wheel in 1867. French
and Swiss watchmakers very nearly aban-
doned two of the chief features Of the Eng
lish watch, considering them unnecessary.
These were the fusee chain and the vertical
escapement. They threw out more than 60(
of the 500 parts of the cumbersome English
watch For fifty years were the industrious
Swiss the chief watchmakers of the earth.
The operatives of the Elgin factory art
about equally divided, male and female
Girls are taught their trades in the factory
but men usually are practical workers hefor'
being:employed in any department Chicago
Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08
Cause is in the Liver.

and one thing more is equally certain, no
one will remain dyspeptic who Will
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-08
CLOCKS AND WATCHES.
LONG PERIOD OF INVENTION BEGIN
MING WITH THE SUN DIAL.

The "Clepsydra" of the Ancients-The
Water Clock-Use of a Spring Instead
of weights-The First Watch-An I'm
portant Improvement.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
For 80 days only
New York Store will
sell Boots e. Shoes
at COST.

Three hundred miles west of Dubois,
in the center of Thomas, one of the best
counties of north western Kansas. on the
Denver line of the c. f. s. n, is situated
the beautiful city of Colby. This monu-
ment of western energy and enterprise is
but three years old but has population
of about fifteen hundred, and this is in q
new county of only five thousand inhsb
itants The business portion Of the town
is sufficiently extensive for city of three
thousand, but none too large for the
trade that is drawn from Thomas and ad-
joining counties. An eight room school
house, the finest hotel in western Kansas
with all the metropolitan appurtenances,
large BRICK blocks that would be credit
to any eastern city. are among some of
the larger structures of the place. An
unpretentious iron building does service
at present for Jail, but the outward ap-
pearance is deceiving, for inside are large
cells, made of the best chrome steel. and
the proportions and substantialness can
be imagined when it is known that they
were purchased at q bargain for 1000.
Colby has brilliant future before 1t, and
all she is or will be is due to the fact that
her citizens put individual interests aside
and ali pull together for the public good
(Nebr) Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
Ladies! Wait for
the Grand Cloak On.
ening at New York
Store.

Many subscriptions to this paper are
now due, and it is expected that sub
scribers will be as prompt as convenient
in their settlement Confessedly. we
need the money now outstanding on sub
scription.
NcGonigal wants to sell or trade his
Red Bud Ranch, 6 miles northwest OF
Colby, 800 acres, with the best of modern
improvements, including the stock OF
COWS, calves, mares and colts. A good
chance to get hold of the foundation for
one of the best starts in the west. %
Mr.. E. w. Niehans, druggist OF
Burlington, Iowa, was in town last week
looking after his interests here. He has
4 tree claim in the county. Before tax
ing his departure. the gentleman tender
al our ofice very pleasant call, and ad-
ded his own and another gentleman
name to our list of subscribers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18

J. P. Bayha. THE Colby Stationer,
is headquarters for school books and
school supplies, sold at lower prices than
at any other store in Colby. Call and be
! convinced before purchasing. South of
J. B. Morrison & Sons.
! Underwear at Shimp's at all prices just
received. sstf
Sam Pratt is engaged in moving build
ings from Oakley to Colby.
Jersey coats and jackets at Shilnp's at
from 81. % to $500. all the latest styles.
r. l.. Riddle wants twenty $500 loans
on good Thomas county farms. Call and
see him. 81
The largest stock of hats and caps in
the west at Shimp's. 29tf
Mr. H. E. Fuller, of Hale township.
made us a pleasant and profitable call on
| Saturday last.
If you are in need of money to make
proof. call on Taylor s. Smith, for We are
bottom on loans. 80
Frank Pohlman will leave this week
for johnson, Nebr., where he will remain
during the winter.
Miss Bessie, daughter of MrJ. D. Ball,
has been quite il with typhoid fever for
some time, but is now pronounced out of
danger.
n. O. Spencer is providing fresh oys
tiers and fish for the public at reduced
rates. Oysters and fish received Tues
days and Fridays.
J. E. Lesh, our next probate judge. Wis
tied Colby and the Cat Sanctum on Fri
day last. Mr.. Lesh, from this on, will
make an active canvass.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-K. P. Colby
Lodge No. 100 meets Thursday evening.
All members requested to be present.
A. W. BENNETT. X. of r. Is.
Mr. H. NJ. Fritz. of Summers township,
paid us pleasant visit Friday last. He
had just returned from trip into Chey
enne county, and says the corn crop is
excellent in the north part of that coun-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
COLBY GRAIN MARKET.
CAT Office does best Job work.

CAT office does best Job work.
Old newspapers for sale at this Office.
Subscribe for the CAT, it has most
news.
Fine job work at reasonable rates at
CAT office.
Shimp can save you money on your
underwear. 29tf
Agricultural implements OF all kinds at
Meglemrie's.
Hardware stock to be closed out at ].
E. Meglemne's.
Good meals served at all hours at the
Rock Island Restaurant.
Kennedy's Ice Cream parlOr for Fresh
Oysters. Served in all styles 26tf
Chicago Lumber Co. are selling all
kinds of coal low as the lowest.
Chicago Lumber Co have the Fairbanks
Scale. and guarantee all weights.
Car load of new furniture arrived this
week at Niskern's Furniture Store.
WANTED.-A boy as sheep herder at
once Enquire of Frank Pingree. Colby,
Kansas.
Call at ]. f. Meglemre's to examine
the new shipment of Odds Wagons just
added to his stock.
VanMetre & Dallam are now prepared
to make farm loans. Money furnished
for final proofs.
A good yoke of work oxen. harness
and wagon cheap for cash. Call on
Pingree & Plaster. 16tf.
Rock Island Restaurant serves fine
meals Mt all hours. and prices reasonable.
r. G. Ball, proprietor.
A. A. Thompson has small stock of
shoes and dry goods which he is bound
to close out at some price.
Rock Spring, Illinois. Jackson, Nilsson
ri Camel and Pennsylvania Anthracite
coal at Chicago Lumber Co.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
RI. Riddle wants
twenty $500 loans
on good Thomas
county farms. Call
and Seehim, 81

V. Jaggar. Esq. formerly of this coun-
ty. but now of Russell Springs. was in
Colby on Friday. Mr.. Jaggar is in the
farm loan bushes at Russell Springs, and
is doing we'll. He says of the nickel
mines lately discovered in Logan county
that all the assays of the ore prove the
existence of both nickel and cobalt, just
the percentage has not yet been accurate
ly determined
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
A WOMAN'S DISCOVERY,

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that to by lady in this coun-
try. Disease fastened its clutches upon
her and for seven years she withstoOd its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incessant-
" and could not sleep. She bought of us
q bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been mira
culOusly cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz. Thus write w. c. Hamrick & Co.,
of Shelby, n C.-Get free trial bottle
at Martin q Hampton's Drug Store. 2
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
THE VERDICT UNANIMOUS.

W. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, ties.
titles; 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 10 years standing" Abra-
ham Hare, druggist, Belleville. Ohio. af-
firms: The best selling medicine have
ever handled in my 20 years experience,
is Electric Bitters" Thousands of others
have added their testimony. SO that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only half dollar bottle at
Martin & Hampton's Drug Store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE

SOUTH BOUND.
No. 2s2, Leaves Colby $3.50 p. IN.
NORTH BOUND.
No. PSI. Arrives at Colby at l 30 p. m.
OAKLEY.
WEST BOUND.
No. 208, Arrives at 1l:59 a. m.
No. POI, Arrives at lilo p. IN.
EAST BOUND.
No. 32 Arrives at 5:23 a. IN.
No. 2O4, Arrives at SOC p. m.
No. 2s2. Lvs Colby 1000, Ar Oakley II 30 a. IN
No. 2sl, Lvs Oakley b:15. Ar Colby 6:45 p. m
ID. A. FOLTs, Station Agent.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-18
City Bond Election on Nov. 18th.

City Bond Election on Nov. 18th.
I'D. Hayes Esq. of Oberlin, is in the
city.
DR.. ]. w. Martin visited Burlington.
Colo, this week.
8. B. Hovey. of the C. K. & N. Ry.,
was in the city on Monday.
j. D. Vawter, of Oakley, made this of.
fee pleasant call Wednesday.
Buy your underwear at Shimp's, where
you can get good goods at hard pan pric-
es. 29tf
Frank Pingree Esq, returned from a
business trip to Hastings, Nebr, on
Tuesday.
John s. Foster, Esq. senior of the
firm of Foster s. Sons, was in the city
this week.
$. J. Henderson started Monday last
on trip to Nebraska. Mr.. Henderson
will be gone number of weeks.
The court docket of Thomas county
will be made up of II criminal cases and
80 civil cases; some of which are very
important.
A. NJ. Gibbon, Esq, a prominent at
torney of WinOna' passed through Colby
to-day on his return home from Good
land. where he has been attending court.
Republican headquarters have been es-
tablished in the rooms over the Colby
Hardware Co.'S store, where all are invit
ed to call and make themselves at home.
Word comes from E. S. Teal. so well
known here, that he is working in one of
the court departments in Portland. Or.
and doing well. We are glad to hear
that Ed is prospecting.
The firm of Lessenger & Irwin has
been dissolved. and that of Lessenger s.
LOar organized. Justice Irwin goes in
an Office by himself in the basement of
the First National Bank.
Mrs. NJ. E. Cook has disposed of her
claim four miles northwest of the city.
receiving therefor $1,000. Accompanied
by her son-in-lsw. Mr. Frank Sollenber-
ger, she went to Oberlin Friday. return
ing to Colby on Tuesday.
The county central committee made a
large list of appointments throughout the
county to hold republican meetings dur
ing the coming week. but as the secreta-
~ had the list in his pocket and lives in
the country, We were unable to obtain it
before going to press.
Judge Pratt has been making some pO-
litical talks up in Rawlins and Cheyenne
counties. and the local papers speak of
his efforts in this direction in high terms
Why would it not be good plan to have
Judge Pratt address our citizens next
week! The local committee should see
that this be done.
The Guaranty Land and Investment
Co., of Colby, Kansas, has been charter
ed with capital of $4,000 r. NJ. Nc
Gonisal is president C. H. Martin is vice
president, E. A. Hall treasurer, s. c.
Britton secretary, and w. H. Copeland
purchasing agent. The object Of the
corporation, as Its name implies. is for
the purpose of purchasing, holding and
selling western lands and guaranteeing
the title thereof The organizers are all
we'll known and responsible business
men of Colby, indefatigable in enterprise
FL
ton will make grand success.