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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
WORTH $1,000!
TESTIMONY OF HON, THOs. PAULK, OF
BERIEN COUNTY.
Would not Take 81, 1000 for lt-Rshevsd c
Fifesen Years Suffering from Dyspepsia.

ALAPAHA, Ga, June 90. 1887 B .
B. Company. Atlanta, Ga,-Gentlemen:
had suffered from that terrible disease,
dyspepsia, for over fifteen years, and dur
ing that time tried everything | could
hear of, and spent over three hundred
dollars in doctors bills, without receiving
the slightest benefit. Indeed, continued
to grow worse. Finally, after despaired
of obtaining relief, friend recommend
ed B B, B. Botanic Blood Balm), and
| began using it; not, however expecting
to be benefited. After using half a
bottle | was satisfied that | was being
benefited, and when the sixth bottle was
taken | telt like new man. would not
take 81 900 for the good it has done me;
in fact. the relief derived from it is
priceless firmly believe that would
have died had not taken it. Respect
fully, etc THOMAS PAu.K.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES.
River on the rarm of Mr., Cook of
This CITY,

A strata of Zinc Ore Found Across the
River on the rarm of Mr. Cook of
This city.
An important discovery has been made
upon the Cook farm below Davenport
and the owner of which at present res
sides in Rock Island For some time
considerable interest has been felt among
those who knew of the discoveries. over
the finding of valuable mineral quartz in
the domain known as Cooks quarry.
The first rock which disturbed the eQua-
nimity of the discoveries was supposed to
contain considerable gold-but an essay
showed that the gold in it didn't amount
10 enough to pay for the quarrying. But
there was something more than lime IN
the rock IN that quarry-it was so heavy;
any piece of it would weigh almost twice
as much as the rock quarried
above this strata for paving and building
purposes Dr. Radcnhauser, q chemist,
secured specimens which he analysed
and informed Mr.. Cook that the rock
was little less than zinc quartz.
The Democrat Gd-sts says of the dis
covrries:
The stone was full of zinc Yesterday
morning Mrs Cook and her agent, Mr.
Hangc, went to the American Zinc Works
at LaSalle. H., with n basket of samples
which were picked up al random IN the
quarry. no particular pains having beer
taken to select the pieces with reference
TO their mineral weight, for all weighed
about the same They met A, Means
the manager of the works, and VIM. f
Moore, the chemist They expressed
their astonishment at the character of TIT
specimens and were astunished whet
informed that they came from u quarry
as far south in the Mississippi river a
Davenport. At first Mr. Means under
stood that the specimens were brough
from Dubuque, and brought forth min
eralogiCal and geological map to she's
that Dubuque county was the southern
limit OF the zinc formation. But wheI
corrected and told that the samples wer
from quarry los miles south of Du
huque. he was prepared to wonder an
doubt. Both gentlemen said the specl
mems would yield sixty to seventy
five per cent of zinc. They want
ed 10 know how much ther
is of this zine quartz. There is no tell
ing how much there is of ii. The pres
eGt stratum was uncovered at depth c
thirty seven feet only from the surfac,
and has been drilled depth of thirty fet
more. There are thirty acres OF til
quartz exposed The whole stratum
of the same formation. Blast it wher
they may. and great quantities of TIL
zine are thrown up.
Learning these facts Messrs Mean
and Moore expressed desire to see tn
deposit Of zinc and they arrive her
tomorrow for the purpose They toll
Mr. Cook that if the Stratum in the qual
~ was of the thickness stated and of Ii
quality OF the samples the quarry Was q
immensely valuable piece of property
and they were willing 10 make cOntrat
for all the zinc quartz that could be OF
tanned, and furthermore, that they wOul
plant reducing works on the ground.
that would be preferable.
II but half the expectations cOnCernin
tins zinc discovery are realized, the fin
at Cooks quarry is of immense impo
lance to this locality
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
Living Witnesses.

Ask any one who has used DR. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets as to theiI
true merits They will tell you that PIN
pies. blotches and eruptiOns disappear
that constipation-that breeder of disOr
ders-is relieved; that the appetite is re.
ed and regulated beyond conception by
these little wonder workers. Being
purely vegetable. they are perfectly
harmless, being composed OF concentra,
ted, active ingredients, they are power
tvI Purge and purify the system anc
disease will be unknown. OF all drug
gists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

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 DIR
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 anf
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
80 cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

To allow prejudice OF ignorance to get
the better of good judgment. lthas heen
conclusively 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, 1888-08-22

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large2 The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. H sev"rk
cold, OF 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 for
children Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

The hest on earth can truly be said OF
Grgg'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 al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

Agent Holmes, of the G.. NJ d st. P
has received notice that the c., NJ. Il st
? will sell tickets at the rate OF one far,
for the round trip to ali points in Mime
sofa, Dakota. Nebraska, Kansas. Mon
tsna and Eastern Colorado for the hsr
vest excursions, leaving on August 81
September | | and %. and October 9 anC
%
For the national encampment of tn
Grand Army of the Republic at Colum
bus, OHIO, September 10 to a. the Mil
waukee fixed rate of 50 90-Or on,
cent per mile round trip Tickets are II
be sold September to 8 inclusive AM
good TO return September 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

The Burlington route, G., b. II Q. r..
R.. will sell from principal stations on its
lines, on Tuesdays, Aug. 2lst, Sept. 1lth
and 25th, and Oct 9th and 23d, harvest
excursion tickets at half rates to the
farming regions of the west, southwest
and northwest For tickets and further
inform alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c., B. & @ ticket
agent, or address ?. S. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent, Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or rostive; to dispel head
aches. colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles, etc,
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco. Gel.
Hsrtz & Bahnsen, agents. Rock Island,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

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 DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims, 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles II is a perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
Interest

yourself in life insurance You will find
the renewable term policy of the Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance society of
New York to be the best, the cheapest
and the fairest Avoids the unnccessa-
rily high cost of level premiums aud the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40, 600 for year
1887. Age %, $101 10, aye 30, 1921 80;
age 40. $4,000; age 81. Sl99SO.
LIEBERKNECHT d OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 17l2 Second ave. Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

A MuscatiDe woman went to sleep with
a watermelon rind tied on her face to inn
prove her complexion A burglar en-,
tered the room that night, saw the appar-
ition in bed and was so frightened that he
was paralyzed. and was found in that
condition in the morning He has since
become raving maniac.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

The Royal College of Music. London,
which is but few wears old, has received
new donation of f30O 600 1t nov
possesses ESQ, 600, an income of fl3.0N
and tifty>uine pupils.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

rRADI ATE OF THE ONTARIO NETERINA
Rrv college. Toronto, CsnadA. and member Of tht
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association, office fir
door east Of LOTIONS sale stable Davenport
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly at, 81
odd Ia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

A woman in jersey City has been ar
rested forty eight times for wearing male
attire, and has been discharged each time
because there is no law against it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

A little girl aged eight, died from sea-
sickness during a voyage from TREE to
the Clyde. The sickness was very severe
and ended in convulsive fit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

All who desire full Information shout
the cause and cure Of blood poisons,
scrofula or scfofulous swelhngs. ulcers
sores. rheumatism. kidney complaints,
catsrrh, etc, can secure by mail free, 4
copy of our 32Npage illustrated Book OF
Wonders. filled with the most wonderful
aud startling proof ever before known
Address, Blood BALM Co,
Atlanta. Ga
Sold by Hartz & Bahnsen and T. H
Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
EXEOUTRIX's NOTICE.

Estate OF Jacob Riley Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
eculrix of the last will and testament uf Jacob
Riley, late of the county Of Rock Island,
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she 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 Sep
temher term, on the First Monday in September
next, al which time all persons having claims
against said estate notified and requested to al
te nd for the purpose of having the same adj nst-
ed. All persons indebted to said estate re-
quested TO make immediate payment 10 the I'm
dersigned.
Dated this nth day OF July A r., 1885
ELLEN RILEY. ExeCutrix-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

There will be an international horse
show in Paris next year, where $40, DOC
will be distributed in prizes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

For the blood, use B. B. B.
For Scrofula. use r. B. B.
For catarrh. use B B B
For rheumatism use B B B.
For kidney troubles, use b b. B.
For skin diseases, use B B B.
For eruptions, use B. B. B.
For all blood poison. use B. B. B,
Ask your neighbor who has used B. B
B OF its merits Get our book tree filled
with certificates of wonderful cures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

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 cou, ty al
the office OF the clerk Of said court IN the city of
Rock leland at the October term, un the first Mon
day in October next at which time all persons hav
ing claims against said estate notified and re
quested to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons ind ebed to said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment to the
ndursigned.
Dated this 9TH day Of August, A. D. 1885
WILLIAM kNOST, Administrator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

A TT0RSRY AT LAW, Solicitor In Chsncery al
Il Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and eouec
ions. Office, Bufo,ds Block, I'd svenue, owe
Baksr'e JewelrY store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

Fine candies at Krell & Maths.
Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Bisaue ice cream at KrelI & Math's.
You can always depend on getting the
best and purest ice cream in the three
cities at krell Il Maths.
Do not be humbugged into buying this
frozen milk ice cream sold by some deal
ers, but 90 to Krell & Maths aud get
good, pure and rich ice cream. Parties
and families supplied on short notice.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston. Mass, organized 1872. Asset.
nearly 81, 900, 900. f. W. Hurst, agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth & Babcoek, Dentists.
No, 1924 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, 1888-08-22

ATTORNEY AT LAW-loans money on gov;
hsecurity, make collections. Reference, Mitch
eli q Iynde, bankers. Office in Postofhce block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
ST. LUKE'S COTTAGE HOSPITAL,
DIR. ]. W. IRELAND, V. y.

~ THIRD AVENUE, between Tenth and
UEeyenth streets. feb liIf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

NHlCAGO MUSICAL SEMINARY 9! LOOMS
NSt., established 1870; tue largest and most com
plcte music school in the northwest: furnace heat
and gas Throughout the entire huildiug. music
and all the fine arts. BY their new and easy
method Of musical instruction, pupils, yonng
Oh, are taught 10 perform on piano, banjo, harp
OF guitar in 70 Lessons what requires years by the
old method; pupils wishing to attend IRON dis
iancr will tini all he comforts Of home al the
seminary room with board reasonable: send for
new catalogue. j. II MACDONALD.
June ~ dSm President
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

nor SALE A HOUSE AND LOT
in a very de irable location; apply to
NJ Nj CORBETT AIRY al Law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST PAUL
RACINE AM : W DIVISION
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-22
Depot Moline Avenue.
j. F. COok, Agent. Rock Island.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & Quincy.

NJ. !. YoCNG, Agent
, 1888-01-22

The recent occurrence of walking con-
tests at Denver and Kansas City has
aroused considerable interest among local
admirers Of the athletic. These now pro-
pose to arrange for a twenty-five-mile GO
as-you- please match to occur at the
gymnasium early in March. Prizes will be
fine medals, trophies well worth struggl-
ing for. Pedcstrianism is a splendid form
of the athletic with no brutality or dan
ger attached. A short race would per-
haps lead to the occurrence of an endur-
ance contest. Five young men have al
ready signified their intention of entering
the coming race.
, 1888-01-22
INHALED C"HLoRoFoRM.
Frank Il. AIKEN, Douglas Druggist,
Accidentally Kills Himself.

A copy of an extra issued by the Doug
las Budget, announcing the death of
Frank E. AIKEN by the accidental inhala-
ton of chloroform, was received at this
Office last evening.
MI. AIKEN, who was engaged in the
drug business in Douglas, was last seen
alive Tuesday evening, and was then
complaining of severe pains about the
head.
"Wednesday his place of business was
observed to be closed. 1t is somewhat
strange that an investigation did not at
once ensue, but it appears that no one at
tempted to fathom the mystery until the
dead mans roommate, a railway employe,
arrived. He forced an entrance to the
apartment at I o'clock in the evening and
found Mr.. Aken's dead body lying in a
natural position in bed.
Acting Coroner Mecum considering the
manner of death sufficiently out of the
ordinary to warrant the holding of an in
quest, empanneled a iury'and summoned
witnesses.
DR.. Barber testified that AIKEN had
ceased to breath six hours prior to his dis
covery, and that in his belief deceased
while Inhaling chlorofsrm to alleviate his
pains became unconscious and was una
BILE to place the vial containing the drug
On a stand near the bed. Subsequently
the bottle had fallen on the pillow and its
contents had saturated the bedclothes
near enough to Aken's nostrils to force
him to breathe the deadly fumes.
A verdict consistent with the facts set
forth in the deposition of DR.. Barber was
rendered by the coroner's jury.
The finding met with the approval of
the dead mans friends and acquaintance.
His business was in a satisfactory condi-
ton and nothing is known concerning him
which would warrant the assumption that
his death was a case of self destruction.
A sister, Aken's only relative in Douglas,
mentions that he often inhaled chloro-
form for the purpose OF relieving the rack
ing pains which occasionally almost I'M
strung his nerves.
Deceased was aged IS years, educated
and genial, with a faculty for making
friends. He has supplied Douglas with
drugs since the fall of 1856. His sudden
demise is sincerely regretted by every res
ident of the town. The remains of de-
ceased will be inferred in the Douglas
cemetery to-day.
, 1888-01-22
AFFLICTED TRAVELLERS.
A Frost Bitten Cowboy and a Luz
natic Pass Through Town.
The Crazy Man Jumps From the
Train at Rock Creek.
Wanders to a Station and is Found
Unframed.
A Frozen Cowboy.

A week ago there was no happier, more
contented or healthier boy riding the
ranges in the Sweetwater country than
Jesse Marks. a young Missourian who
emigrated to Wyoming three years ago
and finding the cattle business congenial
to his taste for outdoor life developed on
a farm in his native state, adopted and
has since followed the occupation of a
cowboy.
When the eastbound train reached this
city last evening a LEADER reporter at
the depot noted the removal of a traUi. or
stretcher, on which reposed some %unfortu
nate. He proceeded to investigate the
occurrence in the hope hat an item might
be secured. No attendants accompanied
the patient. who entered into conversation
quite readily when addressed.
He was one of the top hands in the
employ of a heavy stock owner in the
Sweetwater country, and retained his
situation the entire year. Some four
days since, in carrying out the ~instruc-
tons of his employer, he was in the
saddle for fully fifteen hours inspecting
the herd. During his ride the cold was
so intense that he became thoroughly be-
numbed and unable to dismount. 1t was
with great difficulty that he managed to
guide his exhausted mount to the ranch.
Reaching home he was assisted indoors
and placed in bed. An examination de-
veloped that he was badly frozen, his
ears, nose, feet and arms being in a
terrible condition. So soon as he
became warm the flesh began to
peel from these members. 1t was de-
cided that he should be removed to Den
yer for medical treatment. Marks was
quite cheerful despite his misfortune. He
~laughingly stated that having survived
a steamboat explosion, a wrestling match
with a two-year old, and a struggle with a
vicious broncho, he believed that he would
pull through all right minus both feet,
which members could be dispensed with
in his business.
, 1888-01-22

The double passenger, express and
mail service between this city and Denver
has been resumed after a suspension of
about three weeks. The restoration of
the second train was made compulsory by
the heavy traffic of the line.
The Denver trains connect with the
overland passenger carriers at Cheyenne.
One tram leaves Denver LIS D. m. and
reaches this city four hours and five min
utes later. The second train departs from
Cheyenne at $50 o'clock every morning
and lands passengers in Colorado's CAPT
tai at 2:45 p. m, in time for a late din
NOR
, 1888-01-22

A. X. Cook, an insane man en- route
from Pocatello, Idaho, to Adrian, Mich,
Jumped from the train near Rock creek,
a few miles west of Laramie yesterday
morning. A. j. Mexican, a special dep
uty sheriff, was in charge of the dement,
ed man, and Immediately upon the arrival
of the train at Laramie organized a search
party and returned to Rock creek. He
was overioyed to find that Cook had van
dered to the station, and in a lucid inter
val had informed the railway company's
agent there of his identity and circum.
stances. While being placed on
the east bound train yesterday
afternoon the unfortunate man
agnin became violently insane and
his struggles were frightful. Though
past middle age he is remarkably well
preserved and of splendid physique.
Three strong men almost exhausted
themselves in placing him aboard the
cars.
Mexican stated that Cock was in the
employ of his brother, a Pocatello drug
gist, when the latter died. The loss of
his relative had a bad effect upon the sur
vivor. He became morose, abstained
from food and RETAINED from associating
with his fellow men. He finally became
a raving maniac, a dangerous citizen, al
though acting quite rational at times.
Eastern relatives were informed of the
matter and requested Mexican to accom-
pany the lunatic to Omaha, where a third
brother would become his guardian until
Adrian, Mich, the home of the family,
was reached.
At Laramie Cook conversed intelligent.
ly with his guard and others. While
there Mexican offered 10 remove the
handouts which had been placed about
the mans wrists. Let them remain,
Mac, said Cook, "of course l dislike to
have people infer that | am a criminal,
but at the same time l realize that 1
cannot control myself when in those
spasms."
A ministering angel in the form of a
handsome, matronly woman who was.
travelling alone did much for the afflicted
man. 1t was she who induced him to
partake of food after a fast of over thirty
hours. Cook was visibly effected by her
tender solicitude and wept copiously. He
is a devout christian and expressed to
her and the circle of sympathizing by
ISLANDERS the wish that they might meet
beyond the river"
As a climax Cook asked that he might
kiss the sweet face, the smiles of which
had temporarily alleviated his sutferings.
With bushes the woman permitted his
lips to touch her rosy cheek, and was
heartily applauded by the passengers,
whose admiration for her increased ten
fold. Mr.. johnson. the Pacific Express
company's travelling agent, was on the
train, and mentions the scene as one
crowned with the touch of nature which
raises man from the plane of life and
forces the conviction that there are some
conscientiously good persons occasionally
met with in this life.