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, 1888-02-01
TOW TALK
Gossipy Little paragraphs Picked Up
Throughout The CITY.

Green grass is visible in the city park.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was go: minimum 2S0.
1t is rumored that the overland flyers
will soon cease to carry day coaches.
Thirty-one coyote scalps were received
at the county clerks office yesterday.
The regular monthly meetings of the
various fire companies occur this evening.
The number of lobbyists increases every
day. The county question presents many
phases for discussion.
Reginald Hastings Summers, aged .
years and three months, expired at the
family residence yesterday.
The Colorado electrical girl will surprise
the natives with her remarkable powers
at the opera house Friday night.
Queen Esther, the most popular of sa-
cred operas, will be rendered by home
talent at the opera house this evening.
At Manhattan, the Colorado mining
camp in which many Cheyenne men are
interested, active work is in progress.
Than IocaIliverymen no class appreciate
more the pleasant weather. -Four stables
yesterday reported every rig in service.
Mary Ball has sold to the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing company all of lot II and
portions of lots l6 and IS, block Alb, for
8 1920.
A telegram received at this Office yes
terday announces that Geo. r. Caldwell
has left the editorial helm OF the Lander
hounta6aeer.
Judge Carroll, as referee, is hearing
testimony in the case of John Peters on
, 1888-02-01

George Astell, the Eddy street timer,
has concluded to close out his stock of
hardware, tinware and stoves regardless
of cost. The sacrifice sale commences
Monday, Jan. 80, and continues until
every article is sold.
, 1888-02-01
Commission Received.

Secretary Shannon yesterday received
his commission as secretary of Wyoming
and a very handsome piece of artistic work
it certainly is. The commission is for
four years from January 16, 1888. Major
Shannon was again sworn in under the
new deal by Chief Justice Maginnis.
, 1888-02-01

Pimples, boils and other humors are
liable to appear when the blood gets
heated. To cure them, take Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
, 1888-02-01

Regular monthly meeting this evening.
All members are requested TO be present.
Il. LAWYER, Secretary.
, 1888-02-01

OMl. stock az nearly all
AseaU, as ace sold Out almost
oar entire stock az Decem-
Der and our prices are
cheaper than eCef'.
THE F.fER.1
, 1888-02-01

Lonsdale and Fruit ofthe Loom Muslin, per yd 8 cents.
The very best apron check Gingham..... " "
The very best dress style Gingham. ...~ " 9
Very good Calcos I" " 3
The very best Indigo Calicos."........ &c " 6
Very heavy Cotton Flannel. ..."....". g " l1
Very nice white wool Flannel............. " 80 "
Very good red Flannel. ...... ..... ..... L" 8" 80! ."
One yard wide Cashmere, in all colors,. ..
IL yards for $1.00.
44-nch all wool black Cashmere for 65 cents, worth fully
S1.20.
All other dress goods at a proportionate reduction.
Turkey Red Table Linen, yer yard, &c! cents, would be
cheap at so cents.
Unbleached Table Linen, per yard, IS cents, for which
other stores will charge you so cents.
Very nice bleached Table Linen, per yard As cents, worth
IS cents.
Very best bleached Table Linen, per yard s19O, worth
1925.
Large Dinner Napkins, per dozen $1.4O, same will cost
you elsewhere $3.50.
Very large and extra quality Linen Towels at 25 cents,
former price As cents.
Childrens red wool underwear, good quality % cents.
All ladies and childrens underwear in proportion.
Ladies' fine quality full regular
made Cotton Hose......... 25 cts former price As cts
Ladies' very good all wool Hose 25 " 40
Children's fine cashmere Hose 20 " " 35
Balls Corsets, per pair" 20
, 1888-02-01

y7n Elegant Eight-DGy
Clock, hOMr and h0If.hOM1.
strike, and alarm, fancy
aUaIHWL frame, 23 inches
high, only S3.9S. War
rNnted one gear.
" TIL F.FIR',.
, 1888-02-01

The following meteorological summary
for the past month is # furnished by Seargt.
Olney, of the local signal Office. A more
extended report is in course of prepara-
, 1888-02-01

S. Kellner will positively sell out his
entire stock within sixty days and will,
therefore, offer goods at less than whole
sale cost.
, 1888-02-01
FOR SALE,

Oil stoves, tinware, stoves are being
sold at cost at Geo. Astells store on Eddy
street until the stock is closed out.
, 1888-02-01

Braid Dress Trimmings, Ball Trimmings, Feather and
Fur Trimmings and Beaded Jets at less than half
their value.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

During my stay at fuckers hotel | had
several good opportunities TO see the empress
of Austria, She is very tall woman, with
long body and remarkably small waist.
At little distance, owing to her ease of car
riage and springy gait, you would put her
down at IS. A closer inspection shows the
lines in her face. Her dark brown hair is
usually done up in tight braids at the back
Her complexion, from constant exposure, is
brown as that Of a sailor. | was struck
with the length Of her feet and the size of
her hands. The latter, for a woman, ap-
peared TO be simply enormous. | watched
her one day coming up from the boat She
was dressed In gown of gray material, with
three old fashioned flounces running round
it. Her long waist was covered with tightly
fitting black jacket. In her left hand she
held a straw colored parasol, and in the
right the empress clutched book and red
fan. Two of the fishermen helped this
eccentric lady out of the boat, and
one of her own servants followed
with the rugs and wrnns upon his arm The
empress is certaiulg a wonderful walker She
strides over the ground at a tremendous rate
In walking from the beach she had com
pletely distanced her solitary attendant
Then the emperors wife disappeared into
fuckers, mounted the stairs and was soon In
her apartment over the billiard room. In
spite Of the dowdiness of her attire the
empress would attract attention anywhere by
a certain air of distinction, due in a measure
to the elegance of her figure and the grace
with which she carries herself 1t was to me
surprising that woman of such broad
shoulders and length of limb could exist,
much less take such exaggerated forms Of
exercise, considering the disparity between
her shoulders-broader than Mrs. Langtry's
and the eighteen inch waist which her
majesty prides herself upon retaining from
girlhood. New York Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

Many persons of both sexes are greatly
troubled with cramps in one or both their
legs. 1t comes on suddenly and is very
severe. Most people jump out Of bed ut
nearly always comes on either just after go
ing to bed or while undressing1 and ask some
one to rub the leg. l have known it to last
for hours, till in despair they would send for
the family physician, and even then it would
be hours before the spasm would let up.
There is nothing easier than TO make the
spasm let so its hold, and it can be accom-
plished without sending for doctor, who
may be tired and in need of good nights
rest. When have patient who is subject
to cramp | always advise him to provide
himself with good strong cord. A long
garter will do if nothing else is handy.
When the cramp comes on take the cord,
wind it around the leg over the place that is
cramped, and take an end in each hand and
give it sharp pull-one that will hurt q
little. Instantly the cramp will let up and
the sufferer can go to bed assured it viii not
come on again that night.-Dr. St Clair in
Herald OF Health.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Social Condition of Russia.

The Hon. George V. N. Lotnrop, late min
ister to Russia, in a published letter, makes
some interesting comments on Mr.. Remnants
articles in The Century. He believes Mr..
kennan's statements TO be in the main COR
rect, but thinks the impression conveyed by
them is calculated to give a mistaken idea Of
the social conditions of Russia. The idea ia
that the people of Russia live in wretched
condition Of fear, covering and crineinp
under a cold and cruel despotism with fear.
lest they may at any time be seized and con-
demned to the horrors of Siberian exile.
While the Russian political system is in
theory an absolute autocracy, it is, in fact,
conducted and limited by positive law Rus
san civil society is no more oppressed with
Tears OF Siberian exile than is society in New
York with fears of Sing Sing. The horrors
OF Siberian prisons are not due to design, but
to an unexpected overcrowding of prisoners
and these shock the Russian authorities. The
only complaint that can justly be made is
that redress is so tardy
The shocking condition of jails in the
United States is, says Mr. Lothrop far from
being unknown, and we should remember
that everywhere in these places for detention
of prisoners there is a tendency to evils and
abuses. MIR. Lothrop thinks the exposing Of
these evils will hasten the remedy, and
believes the system is rapidly drawing to its
end. The political offenders who resort to
dynamite and the dagger will get little mercy
there or anywhere else. Mr.. Lothrop closes
his interesting letter as follows: Russia is a
country so enormous and so remote that we
are likely to have many erroneous notions
about her. But let US not forget in America
that she has always been our friend, and that
in some great national exigencies this friend.
ship has been of great value. Detroit Cor
New York Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

When the Eighth Vermont regiment
was in Louisiana one of tho officers was
taken very i'll, and left in charge of
picket post. A woman living near by
urged him to come to her house, as the
climate was malarious He declined her
hospitality, but before long became so
much worse that his companions carried
him to the house in almost a dying con-
diiti0r.
Mrs. Sparks-this was the good wo-
mans name-perceived his almost des-
porate case, but had no medicines, nor
could any he procured nearer than New
Orleans, ten miles away. What could
she do for this enemy? Iier husband
was infirn, and the few negroes who re
manned to her were old and decrepit
Moreover, it was late in the afternoon,
and rain was failing heavily; but some
thing she must do. even though the sick
man was in, arms against her govern
ment
She sent one OF her servants to the
house Of neighbor. FIVE miles distant,
and this woman, a violent secessionist,
went herself to New Orleans, through a
drenching rain, for the medicine. She
Travelled fifteen miles in the storm and
the darkness, and crossed the Mississippi
river twice, and all to save the life of an
enemy.
The officer remained In the house for
six weeks. and was cared for most assid.
uously. Such deeds are worth recount,
ing; they go far to redeem the horrors Of
wary outh's Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

FAST MAIL TRAIN with Vestibuled trains be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, ST. Paul and Mime
apolis
IRA S-CONTINFNTAL ROUTE between Chi
cago Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific
Coast.
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
Kansas City and ST. Joseph, Mo.
800 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 MILES, A. V. H. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gent Pass. & 4. Agt.
II For information in reference to Lands and
Sowns owned by BY the Chicago. Milwaukee &
St Paul Railway Company. write to II. g Han
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

In these days a man can drop nickel
in the slot and realize almost anything.
He can get his correct weight, test his
lungs, grip and pushing power, ascertain
his height, draw out a cigar or a package
of bon bons, or he can get an insurance
policy good for g. certain number of
hours. The latest device, however, is
bound to make a fortune for the men
who get the rake off. The machine is
set up in depots, and the car of the man
who drops a nickel in the slot is occupied
for few moments by a pleasing tune
from music box inside. Those who
have ever been obliged to spend an hour
or two in depot waiting for train will
gladly give up handful of nickels for
something which will occupy their time
and attention The projectors of this
nickel movement, however, have num-
bered days, as there is a machine just
put in the field which tells a mans cor
rect weight for l cent.-ChiCago Herald.
Mrs. Anderson, of Portland, Ore, is
the right kind of woman. She went out
shopping the other dag, and noticed that
a young man was dogging her steps.
Finally he made an attempt to grab, her
purse. Mrs. Anderson laid down her
bundle, rolled up her sleeves, doubled hel
fists, and gave the fellow mauling that
ne will remember for some time,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

Is about 10000, and we should say at
least one half are troubled with some af-
lection Of the throat and lungs, as those
complaints are. according to statistics,
more numerous than others. We would
advise all our readers not to neglect the
opportunity to call on their druggist and
get bottle of Kemp's balsam for the
throat and lungs Trial size free. Large
bottles 6Oc and 81. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
A TTACHMENT NOTICE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,

STATE OF ILLINOIS, tss
Rock Island COUNTY,
Ii the Circuit Cour of said Rock Island county,
H., January term, A. D. 1899.
Elizabeth Bradley vs. j W McCsbe-In Attach
ment,-Demand 1865.
Notice is hereby given TO you, the said J. W
McCsbe that writ of attachment has been sued
out of the office II the clerk Of the Giro it court
of said county of Rock Island at the suit of the
said Elizabeth Bradley and against the estate Of
you, the said j. McCabe. for -Four Hundred
and Sxty-hye dollars, besides interest, directed
to the sheriff of sail couny TO execute. which
said writ has been returned by said sheriff execu-
ted by levying on the following described real
estate, to-wit: sub-lot four "a and all except
north % feet of sub-lot three, 81, in Ben Har-
per's addition TO the city of Rock Island, in the
county OF Rock Island ard state Of Illinois.
Now, unless you, the said j. W. McCabe shall
personally be and appear before the Circuit court
of said county on the first day of the next term
thereof to be holden at Rock Island in said county
on the first Monday in the month of January next
give special bail aud plead to such action. judge
ment will be entered against you in favor of the
said plaintiff and the property attached sold tC
satisfy the same, with costs.
GEO W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Illino S, rec. 6, 1888.
ADAIR PLEAsANTs, Plaintiff s Atty 7-d3w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and SO popular as to need no special men,
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases OF the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils.
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. will drive Malaria from
the system aud prevent as well as cure
all Malarisl fevers. For cure of head
ache. constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
snteed, or money refunded Price 90
cents and 81 per bottle at Hsrtz &
Babnsen's drug store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

Sharks are reported to have become un-
commonly numerous on the shores Of the
Mediterranean to the great annoyance of the
jewellers by the sea- A few years since the
shark was comparatively unknown there,
but they have discovered that the Suea
canal is an euy route from their Indian
ocean home tic the pleasant waters of the
Mediterranean. They pass through the
canal in great numbers. Chicago Tribune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

a whole evenings experience Of paths ike
these might well suggest to Mrs. ker and
myself some doubts as to the good faith Of
the tall, muscular Zulu who strides before
US, his woody head crowned with the ring of
black gum that proclaims him married
man, and his huge, bony fists clutching the
knobkerly Club and assegai spear, without
which 10 respectable Zulu can 90 anywhere
or do anything, Often during the past week
had heard the colonists declare that Zulu
may be trusted with untold gold; but just rs
often had / heard others as ert that G Zulu'G
honesty is a happy combination of Louis
XII Benedict Arnold and Judas Iscariot.
Which was rishtl-ravid ker IN Inc Cos
mopolitaD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Is Consumption Incuraba1

Read the following: Mr.. G. H. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with Abscess of Lungs. and friends and
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle. and able to over
see the work on my farm. It is the finest
medicine ever made"
Sesse Mlddlewart, Decatur. Ohio, says:
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health. "
Try it, Sample bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

Who OF us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
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 for
children Price 30 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Hhs0matlsm

is undoubtedly caused by lactid acid in
the blood, This acid attacks the fibrous
tissues, and causes the pains and aches
in the back, shoulders, knees, ankles,
hics and wrists. Thousands of people
have found in Hoods Sarsapsrills pos
tive cure for rheumatism. This medi>
cine. by its purifying action, neutralizes
the scidity of the blood. and also builds
up and strengthens the whole body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

There is man in Albany who has solved
the problem OF winding his Waterbury
watch without wasting half his time in the
operation. he is employed in a machine
shop. When the time arrives for the watch
to be wound he simply holds the knob of the
stem against one Of the belts for moment
and the thing is done-Chicago Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
A salt palace is projected at Salt Lake

New Jersey hiss Baptist minister who
claims 10 have bsptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties. A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next SUNDAY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

The best sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblains,
corns and ali skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale 6v HartZ & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

The ancient custom of ringing the cur.
few bell has been resumed at Stratford>
on-Avon, the same bell being used as
that which was tolled al Shakespeare
funeral.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

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
Net cost for $40. 600 for year
1887. Age 25. $107 90; age 80. 1921 80;
age 40. $4,000 age so. S199.S
LIEBERKNEcHT & 0LMsTEAD,
Local Agents,
No. 1712 Second ave-. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Oct. 10, 81.

PoNp's EXTRACT is Invaluable for all
kinds Of Pain, Inflammation and Hemor-
rhages.
Eroezlsnns tnpitss imitation. Beno1rs OF
toort.sss limitations Of PoND's ExTRACT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
No. 1712 Second ave-. Rock Island .

At q steeplechase on Oct 20 horse on
whom tracheotomy bad been performed
a fortnight before won a race of over two
miles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
We WISH TO EMPLOY A RELlA

w Bile mEn in your county; no experience re-
quireu; permanent position for three years; sal
ary increased every year; light, easy, genteel
business; money advanced for salary, advertising
etc Largest manufacturers in our line Enclose
2-csnt. No postsls. Centennial Mtg Co, Gin
cinnati, o. 17-dlm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

GENTLEMEN: PoND's EXTRACT has long
had place in the medicine chest OF my fam
lily. / assure you that we have found 1t
ready and valuable agent TO relieve pain in
many cases, and that very promptly. We
cannot well keep house without it.
l am, truly yours,
Oct. 10 81. j. c. SMITH,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

DEAR SIR: l have for many years used
PoSp's EXTRACT. and have derived great
benefit and relief therefroln. Yours trnly,
Dec. 8, 81. K, s, GREEN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

An Iowa boy got locked up in beef
cooler for fourteen hours, and his teeth
chartered until they are worn half down.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

Over eleven million dozen of eggs were
imported from Canada last year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

GENTS: PoND's EXTRACT has been q
valued reliance in our family for several
years especially III relieving the scaes,
sprains and bruises incident 20 children.
Very truly yours,
Nov. 30, 81. JAMES A. BEAVER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
A GENTS WANTED For A WATCH

a ohN1o " nv WI IoIs n "
AACub-A $50 Gold Watch for s25. in payments
of 81 90 per week. Wanted agent at once in
Rock Islfnd. will pay $40 cash cash and make
the agent present OF Gold Watch. address
for full particulars, C. II. Sf0DDAkT,
40 Wabash Ave ne, Chicago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Z. W. HURST,
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

EOR PENT-RooM AT 223 SIX
u Iesnth street. IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
BUSINESS CARDS.
]. VI. RE4RDSLEY,

ATTORNEY AT LAN-Of1ce with J. T. Ken
a worthy IT25 Sccondsvenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
Ut.
LETTERS FROM THE governor

RxTRAcT is used and recommended BY more
distinguished people than any preparation or
remedy extant.
Il is used in the household Of the President
as well IS that OF the humblest citizen; by
members of the army and the navy. the Bar
and the Bench, the pulpit and the press-au
ranks and classes of people. To further
illustrate this fact we append few of the
more recen, letters from Governors Of dif-
fsrent States:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11

GENTLEMEN: | have used PoSD's EXTRACT
IN my family for several Years, aud have
found 1t most desirable and valuable
remedy. Yours truly, MooDY CugRIEg-
Dec. 8, 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE UNI

AAversal Oil Heater and Burner. The house
keepers delight Cooks meal or heats room
at cost OF cents per hour. Nothing Ike it ever
invented. Agents are making big money. Sells
AZ sight Address UNIVERSAL MFG. co.
81 Market Street. Chicago, H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-11
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND & PACIFIC.
T,oj1, y.opz fnx ,rb;.1oo

Depot, Moline Avenue.
J. F. COOK, Agent. Rock Island.