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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

''Postoif1ce robberies are generally great
deal like sleight of hand tricks" said an Off
cial of the postoffice the other day. They
seem mysterious and incomprehensible until
the manner in which they are done is brought
to light, and then they seem simple enough,
and we are ashamed that we were not able
sooner to get at the bottom Of SO plain case
But" he added, '.he simplicity of the meth
DDS used is the reason that makes it so hard
to discover the robber. 1t is often the case
in postofiice robberies, as in many others,
that opportunity makes the thief
- clerk or messenger may handle q Ger
tain pouch for number of years and at last.
perhaps by accident, notice how a valuable
package may be taken and no trace left be
hind. If he happens to be a little weak
minded and the temptation proves too great,
he commits what may be his first crime Sc
tine difficulty in detecting mail robbers is
that each one is different from all the others,
and the detectives are obliged to learn new
lesson in each case. OF course, this does not
apply to cases where dishonest clerk syste.
maticaly steals small amounts from letters
Clerks who do that are not only dishonest,
but foolish, for such thefts are easily ie
;ected Men York Trih,lne
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Miasmatic, or malarial disease has
many forms. Physicians have, for the
sake of convenience and for the purpose
of indicating its most strongly marked
forms, subdivided it into intermittent and
bilious remittent fever, dumb ague and
ague cake. But it prevents an infinite
variety of symptoms in different lndi-
viduals. Be these symptoms what they
will, always remember that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will annihilate them al
the outset, and prevent their recurrence
A review of the proofs would convince
any one of the fact. This, however, il
impossible because they are too numer.
GUS, and unnecessary because the effects
of this grand anti-malarial specific are I
matter of common knowledge. No lesl
familiar to the public are its remedia
and preventive effects in bilious attacks
constipation, dyspepsia, incipient rheu
matism, debility and kidney troubles. /
s, moreover, an excellent appetizer ant
ionic nervine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John c. West & Co., S82 W.
Madison ST.. Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump>
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price
SO cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeths If so,
send at once and get a bottle Of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

The hest on earth can truly be said OF
Grlgg's Glycerine Sslve, which is q 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 hesler.
Satisfscti. q guaranteed or money refund
ed. On.9 25 cents Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good judgment Ithas beer
conclusively proven that constipation
bad breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections
and all diseases of the liver, stomach ant
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 tt
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
Twelve Years Afflicted.


BLUFFToN. Ind. Feb. 6, 1887
l have been afflicted with blood poison
for twelve years, Have used prescriptions
from physicians offered me during that
period. Through the druggist, W. A.
Gutelius, l procured one bottle OF B. b
B. and since have used three bottles. and
am satisfied it has done me more good
than anything | eyer used. am almost
well. and am sure, within two or three
weeks | will be perfectly well, after
twelve years suffering intensely. Write
or address JOSEPH FEST,
Wells CO., Ind Baker and Confectioner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and mslsrial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH. DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Are important problems, the former de
pending greatly on the latter. Every one
Is familiar with the healthy properties Of
fruit, and no one can afford TO be sick
and miserable while the pleasant CslIfor-
MIS- concentrated liquid fruit remedy, Syr
up of Figs, may be had of our enterpris'
ing druggists. Har,z & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

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, a sevnrk
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but al of these may he
quickly and permanently cured by Dr.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe aud pleasant for
,hi'd~en Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Miss Susan Winter, of Wheatland, NJ.
T., is engaged to be married to a young
man named Spring. Another case of
Winter lingering in the lap of Spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

The name of the White house is de-
rived from the fact Of the Virginia free
stone, of which it is built, being painted
white to conceal the discoloration caused
by smoke and weather,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

In Berlin heavy wagons are not allowed
on certain streets. In Paris any carload
of rafting material must be fastened till
it can't rattle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

An epidemic of suicides has broken
out in Paris. At least ten attempts at
self,murder are reported every day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Do not expect too much from others, but
forbear and forgive, as you desire forbear-
ance and forgiveness yourself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
Health is Wealth !

DR.. E. C Vests Nerve and Brain treatment, a
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con-
vulsions, fits, nervous neuralgia, heaiache, ner-
vous prostration csnsed by the use Of alcohol or
tobacco, wakefuness. 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 spermatorrhoes 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 nail prepaid
m receinf Of rArica
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
CONSTIPATION

Is called the Father of Diseases, because
There Is no medium through which disease so
often attacks the system as by the absorption of
poisonous gases in the retention of dec yed ard
etfeta matter in the stomach and bowels II is
caused by u Torpid Liver not enough bile being
excreted from the blood to produce Natures own
cathsrtic, and is generally accompanied with such
H+.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
1t You Are Sick

With Headache, Neuralgia, Rhf umatism Dyspep-
sia, Biliousness, Blood Humors, Kidney Disease,
Constipation, Female Iroubies Fever and Ague,
seeplessness, Partial Paralysis, or Nervous Iros-
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 TOXIC, and the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

A turkey gobbler al Darlington, S. c.,
sat upon some guinea fowl eggs, hatCheu
brood Of chickens and is now tai ing
proper care of them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Elizabeth johnson, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecuior Of the last will and testament Of Eliza
beth Johnson, late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court Of
Rock Island county, at the office OF the clerk oi
said court, in the city of Rock Island at the De
cember term, on the First Monday in December
next, at which time all persons having claimi
against said estate notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the same adj ust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the un
dersiGned. So
Dated this 10Th day OF October. A. D., 1888
JOHN JOHNSON, Executor
j. T. KENwoRTHY, Atty. 18d6w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02
F~Abs BAAS@s
WE GuARANTEE SIX RoXRs

To cure any case. With each order received by
Us for six boxes, accompanied with IS, We will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money IL the treatment does not affect a
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall &
Fisher, Harper house drug store, sole agents,
Rock Island Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

The oldest and largest tree IN the world
is chestnut near the foot of Mt. Etna.
The circumference of the main trunk is
| o12 feet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

SCau'if1ower seed are eight times SIS val
liable by weight as silver. They sell al
IS an ounce
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

Gold was first coined in Christendom
In 1890.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-02

More than eight hundred old coins and
medals have been stolen from the French
museum at Carthage, North Africa.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
PUBLIC SALE !

The subscriber intending to quit farm
ing, Will sell at Public Sale at the farm
OF j. j. Pie, on the road leading from
Newark to Newark Depot. on
TUESDAY, MARCH 10Th, 1888,
at Il O'Clock sharp, the following Person
al Property to wit -
No. !, Brown Mare. Nellie. weight
100 lbs, quiet in single or double har-
ness, No. ., Dark Bay Mare, Elsie, weight
1000 lbs, good to work in single or dou-
BILE harness; good driver and saddle
mare. No. ;, Brown Mare May weight
1900 lbs, with foal, an extra good brood
mare; will work either single or double;
dam of No. l. No. 1, Bay Horse. Frank,
weight 1900 lbs, good saddle horse, fair
driver, and an extra good worker. No. 5
Grey Horse, Sam. weight 1850 lbs, a
good worker double or single.
TWENTY HEAD OF CATTLE,
consisting of 10 head of good Dairy Cows
Some are thoroughbred Jerseys, and
some Grade Jerseys and Guernseys.
thoroughbred Jersey Heifers, one year
old. One Jersey and GUERNSEY cross
bred Heiier coming , years old, with
calf. Zone grade Heifer coming . years
old, with calf Six Durham Iieifer
Calves, coming one year old, extra good,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Two 2-horse farm wagons, market
dearborn, two-seat carriage with pole
and shafts, iump-seat carriage. Jenny
Lind carriage, 1 basket sleigh and bells.
! Johnston Binder nearly new, q fl cut /:
Champion self-rake Reaper in good or
der, Wood Mower in good order, Ii
ger hay rake, l hay rigging (Crocadile)
nearly new, l Little Diamond Sulkey
Cutivator with corn marking attachment
Hagerstown grain drill, plank Roller
l old drill for Cultivating wheat ground,
Van Wrinkle Grain Fan, / Pennock
Corn shelter, Wizard Flows, twin har-
rows, Iron Cultivators, one with corn
covering attachment, grain cradles.
forks, rakes, shovels, spades. hoes, briar
scythes, half bushel, cross-cut saw, COW
chains, lot of COW haltcrs. ! large Dog
House.
HARNESS. sets of extra good lead
harness, nearly new sets of carriage
harness, brides, collars, halters, pairs
double lines.
Seed Corn and Potatoes by the Bushel.
Terms of Sale.-All sums of $40 and
under, Cash, all sums over $50 credit of
10 months will be given by purchaser
giving bankable note with an approved
endorser, payable at the National Bank
of Newark. lfnot paid when due. inter
est from date.
WIN. ). MOTE.
VIM. Rees, Clerk.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
HANAMAKERS.


PHrLADELrHIA, Monday, Mar. IL ISIS.
There are quiet but power
full human relations. like those
of parent and child. of which
you never speak, they are So
simple, so natural. You will
doubtless cry absurd" when
we say that into the same rank
fall the relations between this
store and the public. You
walk the street. DO YOU ever
stop to say, 1T is my right to
walk the street, or. For
walking purposes. the street
is mine? Or do YOU say
thanks to the air YOU
breathe. You walk through
the store, do you question any
more as to your rights here
than on the street? You note
IN your visits the touch of the
passing seasons merchandise
has its year equally with the
calender or the Church-but
do you not take it all as you do
the touches of sun, air, or foil
age-your own to enjoy39
You sit in the waiting rooms.
are you any less at home than
in your own library
This freedom is the store
charm. We mean to make it
more charming. Some charms
are spoiled when mentioned.
Fun is imposiblewhen the wit is
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
The TrOttins Bred Stallion
CHRISTIANA Boy

VIII make the season Of 1879 from April Isl 4,
August ISL az the stable OF the subscriber near
OgletOwn, Del, at the low price OF si5 10 lnsura
Any person parting with mare win be held re-
spOnsbe for the insurance money ''
Chrstiana Boy is q beautiful Golden Cnes,nn,
10 IL hands high, foaled May 1st 1873.
PEDIGREEi
Christana Boy was sired by Honest Fred h,
by the Sharpess horse, he by old Moscow ths
grandsire OF May, record 9. 20 l-2, his dam Relie
Winflower was dam Of May, record 225 III nj.
second dam was by Marshall Ney, his thlri dan,
was by Tom Brown; he by Eclipse. his slsInr
Anna j., won the 2year old race at ElktOn in tn
fall OF 1883. " '''
Also won race on Mr.. George q. Lohiet,.
track July I'D, 1850 In 80, I'm jog, could haye
trOtted In 40 or better that day. quite nmm
cord OF May.
Chrlstlana Boy is the only Stallion I'm the s,a,.
with a sister and half sister so FAST Their. A.
but few persons In this section who have not
seen his half sister, May, In her hard fought races
show great speed and bottom.
Chrlstlana Boy Is the sire OF Mayfiower ina,
tr0tted the Dover track In 1858, as two-year nId
and the Newark track IN 252 as n three.venr.olI
without any training
Maynower will be allowed to serve "A limltoa
number OF Mares at s2i for the season. with nriv
ilege OF returning IN 1859 free II the mare prove.
TO be not In foal He seryed Ten mares last wear
and all proved TO be IN fOal AS some own
ers Of mares were last year shut out from the
service Of Mayflower, on account OF hardness In
application, and In order that these may have
a chance, make this early announcement. som,
have already made application.
Great race horses have great mothers; great
slres have descended from mares possessing
great individual merit Maynower being a son
OF the great May, record a25b, must make A
great sire. MayiiOwer has not been trained for
speed, only drlvena few times last summer when
he started In two races, winning
both. The last one was a race for Stations al
Hazel Dell Driving Park, August IL, 1857, which
ne won with ease, beating four others OF all ages
HIS shoes were then uullp0 OT and f.ufn
until Jan. goth, when he showed he had Il rand
easy way OF going without waste action and
takes TO trottlng naturally,
R. 7. MORRISON
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
A Reprieve for the Condemned.

Wretched men and women long con-
demned to suffer the tortures of dyspep-
STA, are filed with new hope after few
doses of liostetters Stomach Bitters. This
budding hope blossoms into the fruition
ofcertainty, if the Btters is persisted in.
1t brings a reprieve to all dyspeptics
who seek its aid. Flatulence, heart
burn, sinking at the pit of the stomach
between meals, the nervous tremors and
lnsomania of which chronic Indigestion
IS the parent, disappear with their hate.
tul progenitor. Most benefcient of
stomachics who can wonder that in so
many instances it awakens grateful elo-
quence in those who, benefited bv it.
speak voluntarily in its behalf. 1t re-
quires a graphic pen to describe the
torments of dyspepsia, but in many of
the testimonials received by the propri-
etors of the Btters these are portrayed
with vivid truthfulness. Constipation.
blliousness, muscular debility, malariai
fevers and rheumatism are relieved by ii.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
SAW AND BENDING MILL

upon the premises, run by as good Wa
ter-POWER as is in the county. together
with all the necessary Machinery. Gear
ing, Shafting, Belts. Lathes, Planning Ma
chimes. spoke and Bending Machines,
saws, etc. in fact all the machinery and
appliances necessary for the successful
operation of first class Saw and Bend
ing Mill
This valuable property is situate about
AZ miles from Newark, Delaware, and
about miles from Baldwin's two de-
pots on the b. & o. Railroad. Thus rem
dering easy and convenient access TO the
markets of the different cities, The farm
is of the finest natural quality, and in a
good state Of cultivation, and conven-
lent to churches, mills. schools, etc.
There will also be sold at the same time
and place PORrABLES SAW MILL with
a 10 Horse power Steam Boiler, and a 10
horse power Engine. together with the
Track, Belts, Truchs, etc, belonging there
to.
THE TERMS OF SALEare: that one
third Of the purchase money shall be paid
IN cash on the day of sale, and the resi-
due in equal instalments at six and twelve
months from the day of sale. the credit
payments to bear interest from the dav
ofsale and be secured to the satisfaction
ofthe Receivers.
HESTER HESS,
WILLIAMS. EVANS.
Receivers for Strahorn d Bro.
John \ Warren, Auctioneer mar.-lOts
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17

The FAILURE of one or more hush
ness places here can be attributed to
the lack of patronage accorded, in a
measure. 1t is to be hoped that aid
will be given, and that they may
continue, and in little while attain
a position once enjoyed 1t is bad
policy because a man in unfortunate
in business, for all to say, "Just us |
expected Rather extend help
ing hand and good advice 10 such.
Such measures will do more IN the
end to brighten business where mat
tiers seem somewhat dull and I'M
prospective.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
Help!
Help!!
Help y!


to reduce our Immense stock of
Overcoats and Heavy Suitings.
Owing to the open mild winter
we have had, we find our stock
in this particular line very
heavy for the month of January.
And as we contemplate making
alterations in building on or
about March LIST 1888 we must
reduce our stock before that time
And to do this we have marked
all the above goods down to net
cost and many of them below
cost, where Chey are broken
Suits and odd garments one or
two of kind.
This may be just the one you
are looking for and the one that
will fit you.
We also have about 300 pairs
of odd pants in all Wool goods
which will go in the Sale. This
bargain within itself is worth
seeing, and those in want of
anything in the way of clothing
would do well to call early as
we mean just what we adver.
tise. These goods must and
shall be sold.
Open every evening until 8
o'clock, Saturday II.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
Public Sale.
The subscriber will sell at public sal,
at Newark, Del, on

The subscriber will sell at public sale
at Newark, Del, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 'ss,
at 10 O'Clock a. m.
One good work horse, good family
cow, farm wagon, tongue and shafts in
good order, jump seat carriage, | jenny
lind carriage, York-wagon, good double
and single carriage harness, circular
saw.
Six sets chamber furniture, ? ward
robes, > sets parlor furniture, lounge
| concert grand piano, dulcimer piano,
both first class, large mirrors.
Tables, extension and kitchen tables,
chairs, and l cook stove, two hundred
yards carpet, lot dishes, hanging and
table-lamps and hundred other articles;
hat rack and desks. Hay, oats, corn and
potatoes, lot of joists, lot stone, Four
building lots. six small houses.
Lot choice plants, lilies, begonas etc
ID. w. CASKEY.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17

asked to be witty. Happiness,
when made conscious Of itself
by speech, ceases. Not so this
quiet power that we call the
store
Isn't this strange talk about
a retail store! Perhaps you
never thought oft before. But
it's true.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
81 Acres of Land.

MORE OR LESS, situate, lying and
being ON the Big Elk creek, in the Fourth
Election District of Cecil county afore.
said, adjoining lands Of Daniel Holland.
J.. Zebley Finley and others, and being
the same land which was conveyed to
Edward H. Strahorn and Albert K. Stra-
horn by Jonathan Strahorn. by deed
dated fifth Of April. \. d. 1879, and now
OF record in liber J. A. d, No. /. folio
32l, &c, one of the Land Record Books
for Cecil county aforesaid.
The Improvements consist of Large
On TWO AND-A-HALF STORY
Lit DIV Filling HOUSE. The first
story Of which is stone and brick, and
the rest frame. Frame Barn. with stone
basement; Wagon House, Granarv. Tool
Chest, Double carriage House. Black.
smith Shop. Wood and Coal House.
There is also LARGE
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
MERCHANT TAILORING,

We have IL stock OF
fine imported Cloths, Cas-.
simelsand Worsteds, which
we take much pride in
showing. We own them
on the very best terms they
could be bought for with
the cash. You know our
way of getting up, which
Is the very best in style,
trimmings and make.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-03-17
Saturday, March II, 1888.

Or COURSE it cannot be proven
but there is a slight impression that
the blizzard was the result of the big
M. =. Conference held in Whining
ton. Well, if the efforts of the good
brethren created such a change of
temperature, then they must be
justly considered entitled to more
than a passing notice for such whole
sale changes in the weather bulletin.