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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
WOULD FOOL AN EXPERT.
Diamonds That are Not Diamonds, but
Resemble Them.

Resemble Them.
"what brilliant diamond"
"Yes.n
"Why, one could almost sec 10 read In
the dark by It's rays" said a reporter for
the New York Mol and Erprcs recently TO
a downtown jcwclcr.
"Think So" ho replied. "Well, Il does
look rather fine. How much do you think
Il Is worih2''
zone thousand dollans2'
els that alp
"we'll make Il 5000 ors9, 800, or posi-.
bly, $1,000. ~
"I'll sell Il 10 you for So"
why 20 gencrous2'
"Thec's no generosity about that
Most buyers would not gitc more than s.
for it7'
"why noi9"
because Il II not n real stone They
come from Obcrstcin, in Germany. The
entire town is supported by the manuiact.
urc Of such gems. How are they fixed up7
In various ways. This imitation diamond
Il only quartz, and II has been boiled IN
some chemical that will make II look bril-.
liant Tor awhile, but " soon wears oil. IL
You handle II much IL will not look NO
lusirous Diamonds are the hardest stones
10 successfully initiate"
"w hat other CONS are manufactured
chcaply7"
zone OF the easiest Ia the emerald
Many stones you think arc rubics are only
red spinal, and laps lazull Is only dyed
chalcedony. Chalcodony II the usual base
Of false onyxcs and Hgaics, which are most
countcrfcited. The stones aro boiled In
some coloring matter and then subjected
b. intense heat. The color pcrmoates the
whole stone. Some Of the families At ODER
stein have one secret and some another.
They never give them away. One family
has the secret Of converting crocidoliio into
cat'seyes. Gypsum and bornblendc are
also made into the same gems. Iircons,
which are formed Of silicon and zirconia,
look like diamonds. A thin slice OF dia.
mond IL sometimes laid over n topaz 10
that the whole looks like ono gem"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
impose the additional responsibility of

impose the additional responsibility Of
voting upon her.
DIR. Vincent's pleasing lecture was con-
Guided by q beautiful picture OF the last
days of "T'hat Boys Sister" and mother,
when after life well spent they quietly
laid themselves down, fell into the final
sleep and surrendered their noble and inn
mortal spirits to the God who gave them.
They felt no regrets over the dissolution Of
soul and body, unless it was that they
must forever give up their consecrated
efforts TO do good deeds and make the
world better. Even in their deaths, how
ever, there were many valuable lessons,
which never failed TO impress themselves
upon friends and companions When all
these things were remembered the noble
dead could hardly be pitied.
DIR. Vincent's lecture was lavishly inter-
spersedswith happy thoughts and humor-
Gus sallies. The audience was kept alter
mating between laughter and inclination
to cry. Particularly was the humor eilec-
tive in his references to the old maid,
rigidly stylish girls and the nameless old
lady who was always determined but UNI
grammatical.
Another large audience attended the sec
ond lecture by DIR. Vincent last night, in
the same room. His subject was "Thc
Chautauquan Movement" and being its
founder and ardent supporter, the speaker
naturally elaborated it intelligently and de-
lightfully. He reviewed its history from
the day OF inception until the present,
showed that IL was rapidly growing and
expanding, and would ere many days en-
brace all theearnest educators and aspiring
students OF literature. He was enthusiast
ically npplauded, and left shortly afterward
for Little Rock, Ark, where he will re-
main until Wednesday next, and go thence
TO st. Louis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18

yerely across the forehead. bruisinr both
Of his arms, and II is feared dislocated his
right hip. The fore part OF the train was
not affected by the wrtcking of the rear
boxes, and picked up the injured men and
brought them TO this city early yesterday
morning. Both Of them were taken 10 the
inflrmary OF DIS. Rogers & Williord ON
Madison street. DIR. Rogers is the physi.
clan OF the railroad company at this point.
Both men were suffering intensely. espe.
cially Azlin. DIR. Rogers is of the opinion
that tho latter's right leg will have to be
amputated. The wreck Of the cars did not
damage the track so as to stop the passage
OF other trains. What caused the car tim.
bers to give way is not known, unless II be
that IL was loaded beyond its capacity.
The injured men will be cared for at the
mfirmary until they recover.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
WRECKED IN THE DARK.
Two Men Nearly Lose Their Lives by q
Broken Car on tho L., NJ. q. t.

Two Men Nearly Lose Their Lives by n
Broken Car on tho L., N. o. &T.
There was quite serious accident short
distance south Of Clayton, station on the
Louisville, New Orleans & Texas railroad,
about iory-fye miles from this city, early
Thursday night, which oamc near costing
a half dozen men their lives. Engine No.
OF was pulling At n fair rate of speed long
freight train over the trestle, which Is about
ten feet high at that point. when suddenly
tho woodwork Of the car seventh from the
caboosc gave WY with n crash, precipi.
iating tho car and all in the rear Of Il over
the embankmcnt. There were only two
men IN the caboosc at the time Of the
wreck who were employed ON the train.
These we're the conductor, Thomas
O'Taggait, aged twenty-five years, and
whose native home Is Abbcville, \. O.;
and G. A. Azlin, first brakeman, agcd
thirty.two years, whose homo Il NJ Spring.
dale, Miss. The other employees were on
the front cars. When the crash came both
Azlin aud O'Taggart jumped for their lives
from the oaboosc. Adm Jared the won't, ~
both Of his legs are broken below the
knee, while he Is bruised on other portions
Of the body. O'Taggnrt struck the ground
souarcly ON his feet, but topplcd over
among the timbon, cutting himself se.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
A STRANGER SUICIDES.
A Victim OF Morpnine, Whose Rash Act
Is a Mystery.

Is a Mystery.
An unaccountable suicide was that OF
Josh Jones, a migratory railroad black
smith, which occurred atthe sin and Out"
saloon, with boarding house attached, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Bruster, ut No. 23l Court
street, on last Saturday night. The man
hailed from jackson, Tenn, and had been
employed at the Memphis q Charleston
shops for time. He had been boarding
at the above place for short while, but
aside from his name, his vocation and his
former residence none Of the inmates OF tho
place knew anything abopt him. Why no
took the deadly drug -morphne--is not
known. The first intimation of it was
when Mrs. Bruster went to his room and
found him in stupid and unconscious
condition. DIR. Ashe was sent for, but
when he arrived the drug had done its
work and counteractants were unavailing
The man died few minutes afterward.
Unknown and friendlcss rs he was the ro-
mains were turned over to aud buried by
the county undertaken.
And right here pertinent inquiry
might be made: Why was not this case
reported TO the coroner How was il that
the county undertaken was called upon to
bury n body without the Formally pre-
scribed by law3 The information OF the
death Of this map TO TuE ArrEAL was ac-
cidental in the first instance but II is u
fact that this unknown uian took his own
life, and was buried at the expense OF the
county, and not one mark of record
is there OF IL, save the undcrtaker's bill.
II does seem that in every case Of death
where the body was not regularly attended
by nm accredited physician, and the causes
of death natural, that there should he an
inquest held whether the pcrssn be rich or
poor. The health and police authorities
require il in other cities. 1t is proper and
should bo enforced here.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.


To the Pubic
Tho following gentlemen by their uniir.
ingeiTorts helped 10 makea grand success Of
the Mardi Gras celebration: The press Of
Memphis; w. =. Pinkston who, In the
short space Of twenty-seyen days, built
fifteen superb floats, Of which any city
might well be proud, and painted all dec.
oraiions for the Sphinx ball; Prof. Arnold,
for tho fine music furnished-all home tai.
ent; Sam May and lady, for their hercu.
lean task Of making the costumes on such
short notice; Robert Galloway, for fur
nishing all transportation and for other in
valuable services; =. T.. Hopkins, for his
active services and his labor Of love In dec.
Grating Gayoso hotel; Sol Vendig J. II.
Williams, Jules Rozicr, Geo. Bowling, w.
II. Bingham and others.
Lou LgUBnIE, Secretary.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
THIEVES AND sLUaGERs.
Tough Criminals Caught in the Coils at
Midnight.

AOhbh SRtthN AA viz SOho Nv
Midnight.
John Stock, an aged colcred man, saw
Anna Adams, also colored, drop her pock-
et-book as she was passing along Beale
street yesterday evening, picked II up and
was making way with ii, when caught by
Officer Randolph. lie will answer for
petit larceny. no
Thomas Windroe took advantage Of a
fellow roustabout who fell asleep. while To-
gcthor they were lounging around ON the
filthy chairs In that still tilthier and motor.
ious dive known as the White Elephant
saloon, No. 2l2 Front street, last night and
picked his pocket Of 81 cash. The peni.
Tertiary has been yawning for Windroe
for some time, and Is likely to be gratihcd
with his presence for lust nights work.
John Murphy and Jack Ryan, two
worthless characters. did the commcnda.
bio thing TO endoavor 10 give each other q
well deserved beating. last night, and botl
got arrested.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
VII. FUNERAL sorror.

rrHE MEMPHIS or TnE usIosE y FRATEle
l iansn linliana are requested 10 meet ~ lhelf
hall corner Adams and Eccoud streets. SUNDAY
afternoon February ~. NJ o'clock D, M. sharp. 10
attend tho funeral Of our late brother louis
IAi,OfO. ny order ~ the President
q. n BRlOsARpELLO.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
rs HE A "FKNcE. {"
A Set OF Harness Brings Dire Trouble
Upon an Old German.


Detective Pryde yesterday arrested
Charles Walters, nm elderly German, who
keeps a coal and wood yard at winches-
ter and Main streets, for buying stolen
property. Some time since n valuable set
Of harness was stolen from the stable Of
Nat Edwards, and also bride and saddle
from Mr.. Sawtelle. The goods were found
In Walters possession, and he stated that
he had bought them from George Alex
ander alias "Blackbird," and Henry
Thomas 'alias Turkey" both Of whom
are notorious colorcd thieves II was also
learned that Walters had only given 81 80
for the entire lot. Tho police have suspi-
cions that Walters carries on n regular
fence" business, as this Is not the first
time stolen property has been found in
his possession. Walters gave bond.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
The Ce.sre--ieoa, r,.c,,o,.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Feb. i7.-Both par
ties claim the election. III gurcs here show
Seymour elected by $50. with Maniiou
county and n few townships 20 hear from.
Beaver Island Is in Manitou county, and
Ia hard 10 access. The Democrats claim n
majority there, M well M at Grand
Marias; which has not yet been heard
from.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
ga Niahf an .,

This lively comedy will be produced at
the theater next Monday evening by a
strong company Of people-Ernest Bar
tram, @. J. Burbidgc, John Flood, Robert
Edison, @. q. Rcxford. Mrs +. A. Eherle,
Miss Ethel Harrington, Miss Kate Carlyon
and Miss Alice Evans The play will hold
the boards for three nights and a wednes.
dav matinee
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
The Inehnnted Cnsiie.

This beautiful feature is on exhibition
at the Museum this week, and children
are admitted 20 al seats free this after
noon. A lecture is also given by Prof
Wallace ON silk culture.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

An authority on the subject Of dress
gives the following interesting informa-
ton on the subject; The handkerchief as
an outward and visible article was first
introduced in France, but until the reign
of the Empress Josephine a handkerchief
was thought so shocking an object that
q lady would never have dared to use it
before any ore. The word even was
carefully AVOIDED in refined converse
ton. An actor who would have used a
handkerchief on the stage. even in the
most fearful moments OF the play, would
have been numerically Kissed; and it
was only in the beginning OF the present
century that a celebrated actress. Mile.
Duchesnois, dared to appear with a
handkerchief in her hand. Having to
speak of this handkerchief in the course
of the speech she could never summon
enough courage to call it by its true
name. but referred to it as a light tissue.
A few wears later translation OF one of
Shakespeare plays By Alfred &c Nigny
| having been acted. the word handker-
chief was used for the first time on the
stage amid cries Of great indignation
/ from every part Of the house. The En-
press Josephine, although really lovely
had bad teeth, To conceal them sh,
was in the habi: Of CARY Ing small hand
hcrchicts adorned with costly laccs
which she constantly raised gracefully
/ to her lips. OF course all the ladies o
the court followed her example ant
handkerchier5 rapidly became an i'm
/ Fortant part of Che feminine toilet
Naturally French fashion soon becam
| world fashion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

II have just been Ill peril of my life
said MIR. Timothy Woodruff. from 4 nalig-
nant pustula. 4 few mornings ago, in
Brooklyn, upon Gwakia~. found that my
upper lip was badly swollen. wear mus
tache, and l couldn't see very we'll what the
trouble was, but | thought | had merely
caught cold in the lip. Accordingly let 1t
alone, but when returned from business at
night, said to my wife: i feel sick all over,
and it seems to me- this odd swelling on my
lip has something to do with it So l SEM,
for our family physician, but word was re.
turned that ne was in Saratoga then sent
for two other physicians. but they were also
reported 20 be out of town. As a last resort
had my servant go TO a neiShboring drug
store and inquire what physicians there
were left in Brooklyn The druggist sent
me the name OF one and l sooa had him at
my house. He had me cut off my mustache,
and then said that the swelling was only q
boil He lanced it, and giving me some
medicine departed
but became sicker and sicker. felt as
Ii poison was running through my veins.
Ny head seemed full OF hos blood and there
was an intense pressure upon ne back part
of my neck was in agony ali night, and
when morning came | resolve. to go at once
to Saratoga and see our family physician.
telegraphad to him ! was coming, and when
arrived here | found him awaiting me. He
looked ct the swelling and sid: Why, it is
malignant pustuie, and then LIE cut it out
ard saved my iifa-f7r It would have inper
| lied my existence If it had been neglected
any longer New YORK Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

Do YOU know that nitro-glycerine
bids fair to become an important remedy
for diseases of the Kidneys, and for some
time past has been C--)erinentally tried
in cases of Bright's disease: According
to the formula it is prepared in alcohol
in the proportion Of one per cent. in q
tablet form. one of these containing the
Tooth part of grain. The results so far
are very encouraging. Il is called trini-
trim. and is nitro-glycerine Of a pure
quality, possessing at first all the ex-
plosive powers Of that article. This last
Is removed by its mixture with alcohol,
and the tablet is formed Of sugar, milk,
or other inert substances. There is a
patient who has Bright's disease now
under treatment at the Jefferson Medical
university at Philadelphia upon whom
tho dose has been gradually increased
until at the present time he is taking
four doses of twenty grains each per day,
and SO far the action upon the circula.
ton and tine kidneys gives the doctors
high hopes of success. -Oil City Derrick,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
A TTACHMENT NOTICE.


STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Cour, of said Rock Island county,
Ill January term, "A. D. 1859.
Elizabeth Bradley Va. j. W McCabe-in Attach
ment,-Demand 1856.
Notice IL hereby given to vou. the said :. W.
McCabe that writ Of attachment has been sued
out of the Cfiice If the clerk Of the Giro II court
of said county Of Rock leland at the suit OF the
said Elizabeth Bradley and against the estate of
YOU, the said j. ". McCabe for Four Hundred
aud Sxty-fve dollars, besides interest, directed
10 the sheriff Of SAIL coun y to execute. VIII CHI
said writ has been returned by said sheriff eZecn-
ted by leRying on the following described real
estate to-wit: sub-lot four q, and all except
north 20 feet of sub-lot three, 49,, in Ben iiar-
per's addition TO the city Of Rick Island, In the
county of Rock Island ard slate Of Illinois.
Now unless you. the said j. ". McCAbe shnll
personally be anu appear before the Circuit oonrt
of said county the first day of the next term
thereof to be holden al Rock Island in said county
on the first Monday in the month Of January next,
give special bail aud plead to such action, uhge-
ment will be entered against you In favor of the
said plaintiff and the property attached sold to
satisfy the same with costs.
GEO W. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island, IllnO 5, &c. 6. 1SsS.
ADAIR PIE 4sASTs, Plaintiffs Atty 7-d3w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
THE VERDICT UNANIMOUS

W D. Suit, druggist, Bippus. Ind,
testities: Il can recommend Electric
Buffers 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 Haze druggist. Bellville, OHIO,
affirms: The best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience. Is Electric Bitters." Thous-
snds of others have added their testimn-
ny. so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the liver. kidneys or blood. Only half
dollar bottle at Har'z Sc Bahnsen' S
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

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 unnecessa-
rily high cost of level premiums and the
uncertainty and insecurity of assessment
insurance. Net cost for $40, 900 for year
1887. Age rs. $107. 90; age IS, 1921 80;
age 40, $4,000: age so S199.S0.
LIEBERKNEcHT & OLMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1712 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
Eaol Weights.

A pretty little article, easily made, IS q
boo; weight. Take a quarter of 4 yard OF
ribbon. two and one-half inches wide, fold
and nearly overland together along the sell
wedge within and inch and quarter of each
end. Next fold the ribbon so the seam will
come in the middle on the top; stitch through
this seam TO form two equal compartments
tie one end with q stronr thread, fill the two
spaces with shot and tie up the other end, Tie
narrow ribbon around the ends, which art
fringed out, leaving little bow on top
These weights will be found very convenient
for keeping book open while Studying. =
Cor Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

tell by the movements of tho grass just where
they were.
Now, then he said, you lie low and fill
up the steel bars with cartridges as | empty
them. When / have fred two or three times
be ready with pail of water to throw over
the gun barrels
He kept moving the machine from one
side to the other and at last got it where he
wanted it. Then he took hold of the lever
and watched the grass, All at once be
pulled, and the yell that rose from the grass
almost drowned out the roar of the euns
What was left of the Indians sprang ND and
ran He got ono more shot at them and
moved them down like grain. For a couple
OF days there was no sign Of Indians, and
then 1t seemed they had got large REINFORCE
ments. They tried the other side Of the fort
ana came dashing at US on horseback. The
moment the Indians were level with the
stakes old Slower pulled his gun. 1t was the
most awful havoc | ever saw. The horses
were wild and the old man fired eight vollevs
Into 'em before what was left got out of
range.
That was tho last we saw of the Indians.
| The old man insisted on going and counting
$3.50 ~N tASet ~ LAIfi iANt ~, IVA > We do
sure the Indians wero just laying low and
would nab him. But was wrong. They
knew when they had enough and had left for
some healthier place, When tho old man
came back he said:
There's Just sixteen of them for every
one they killed of miac, ard sixteen over
which is my share. Now, if any accident
should happen to me, You lust take the horses
and get back to the settlement ana sell every
thing you can to pay yourself. Your months
up today
~ WIS pumping water at tho time and was
not paying much attention to Slower He
loaded up the machine aud tied rope to the
lever. 'Good-hy, Bolder, he cried
Il looked up and saw him standing in front
Of the barrels with the ropein his hand Be
fore could move he gave tine rope a jerk
and was cut TO pieces
81 got back all right but the mistake Of
my life was that did not patent Old Stoverl
machine gIn."-Luke Sharp in Detroit Ere,
Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

Another wonderful discovery has
been made. and that. too. by a lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severests tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep
She bought of US bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and was
so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept MI night. and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther LutZ." Thus write
W. C. Hsmrick & Co. of Shelby, n. C.
Get free bottle at Harlz Il Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

FAST NJ RIL TRAIN with Vestibuled trains be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, ST. Paul and Mime
apOlis.
IRA S-CONTINr NTAL ROUTE between Chi
cago, Cou nell Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific
Coast.
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
Kansas City and ST. Joseph, Mo.
500 MILES OF ROAD reaching all principal
points in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
missouri and Dakota
For maps. time tables, rates OF passage and
freight, etc apply TO the nearest station agent
Of the Chicago. Milwaukee Il s. Paul Railway, or
to any railroad agent any where in the world.
ROSWELL MILLER, A V. H. CARPENTER,
General Manage. Genl Pass. & 4. Agt,
sF-For information in reference to Lands and
Sowns owned by BY the Chicago. Milwaukee s
st Paul Railway Company. write to f. q Han.
gen, Land Commissioner Milwaukee. Wisconsin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21

Congressman Cox, of New York. who
is always full Of anecdotes bearing upon
the taking of the last census. asks his
friends to believe that in the District Of
Columbia certain census taker was
making his official round. when he came
to the house of a wealthy member Of
congress from New England. The door
was opened by black boy, to whom the
white man began:
What's your nanle:"
"SaInbo. sab, am my Christian name.
Well, Sarnbo, is your master Chris
tam"
To which Salnbo's INDIGNANT answer
was:
No, sab, my mahster am u member
OBJ congress. sab New York Tribune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-21
I'VE Point With Pride"

To the Good name at home. won by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In Lowell, Mass.
where it is prepared. there is more of
Hoods Sarsaparilla sold than of all other
medicines and it has given the best of
satisfaction since its introduction ten
wears ago. This could not be if the med
icine did not possess merit, If you suf-
fer from impure blood. try Hoods Sar-
sapsrilla and realize its peculiar curative
power