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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
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j. B. Wilson, 81 Clay street, Sharps
burg. Pa, says be will not be without
DIR. Kings New Discovery for consump.
ton, coughs and colds. that it cured his
wife who was threatened with pneum onia
after an attack o. ola grippe" when va
rlous other remedies and several physi-
Clans had done her no good. Robert
Barber. of Cooksport. Pa, claims Dr.
Kings New Discovery has done him more
good than nything he ever used for
lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try it.
Free trial bottles at Hsriz & Bahusen's
drug store. Large bottles, SOC and 81.
ELECTRIC BITTERs.
This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men,
ton. All who haye used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
menlcine does not exist and it is guarant-
eed 10 do all that is claimed. Electric
BItters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys will remove ping boils
salt rheum and other affections caused BY
impure blood. vii, drive malaria from
the system and prevent as we'll as cure all
malarisl fevers. For ere of headache,
constipation ard indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed.
or money refunded-Price so cents and
$1.00 per bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

EzAL Of BILLS Al 81. Il.
Apropos OF the Centennial exposition, it
may be added that u number of interesting
bells will be on exhibition in Chicago in
1898. One of Them, now in the city of Wash
ington, is said to have once hung in the
tower of a church built by Columbus at
Isabella, Santo Domingo, the first Euro
pean settlement in the New World.
Probably the oldest peal in America is
one of four bells hanging in the quaint
belfry of the Spanish cathedral at St.
Augustine, Fla They bear the date of
1852. Another old bell is the property of a
Catholic church at Kaskaskia, Ills. 1t
was presented to the parish by King Louis
of France, in III The largest bell in
America is the one in the Cathedral of
Notre Dame, at Montreal. 1t was cast in
England in 1s47, and weighs 13J6 tons.
1t is said the largest bell ever made in
this country weighed q, 600 pounds, and
before it was fractured hung on the city
hall in New York. On one or two occa-
sions this bell was heard up the Hudson
river thirteen miles in the night, when the
city was comparatively quiet.
The chime in Trinity church, New York,
is probably the best in the country. The
largest bell of the little group in Trinity
church was cast in 1915. Grouped around
it are other bells, decreasing regularly in
size to the smallest, which weighs scarcely
100 pounds. These lesser bells are well
worth the looking at. In good old colony
times" they crossed the seas, eight of them
in company, u present from good Queen
Anne to her loyal subjects in the New
World, and it is recorded that they were
the first chime of bells whose voice was
heard this side the Atlantic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
AGRAIN OF SENSE.

There used to be a prejudice
in the minds of some of the
people against taking patent
medicines, but this has now
been happily done away with,
because people find that a pat
ent medicine carefully put up in
quantity is more apt to be the
remedy for the malady. than
when they are given a perscrip-
ton hastily written by a ply
stefan who is worked nearly to
death, and then filed by a
sleepy clerk at the prescription
desk. A medicine like Reds
German Cough and Kidney
Cure contains no poison or OPT
ates, and can be relied upon to
help the case which it claims to
be able to treat. The success
that has attended it is marvel
Gus on this account, aud no one
need be afraid to take it, for it
contains no poison, and is free
from opiates. If your local
druggist don't have it on his
shelf, tell him he can get it of
any wholesale dealer.
SYLVAN REMEDY Co,
Peoria, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
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FAMOUS AMERICAN BELLS.
Pretty Legend About the Old ''Slav
BeI'-The Oldest Peal.

Pretty Legend About the Old slave
BelI'-The Oldest Peal.
The subject of bells has always been a
fascinating one and a favorite with poets
and romantic writers. Our own Long
fellow wrote no less than nine poems on
this subject, among them ''The Belfry OF
Bruges, The Bells of Lynn" THE Song
of the Bell, The Bells of st. Bias" and
THE Bells # Atri." There are a good many
bells in America with IL history and more
or less legendary lore connected with them.
A writer in The Christian at Work, from
which the accompanying cut is reproduced.
makes some interesting statements in re-
gard to these. among which occur the fol-
lowing:
The old slave bell exhibited in 1876 at the
Centennial exposition had served for many
years to call to work the $50 slaves in the
FontainbleaI sugar plantation of Louisi-
ana. \ stri king point of resemblance be-
tween the slave bell'' and the liberty bell
i in the fact that each has a fissure in the
side. Concerning the assure in the slave
bell pretty legend is related:
The bell stood in the center of the plan.
tation and was pealed to summon the force
of slaves to and from their work. Early in
the morning its changing reused the ten
ants of the quarters to their daily tasks.
and at event de its silvery notes announced
that the hour for rest had come. Faith
fully did the bell perform its duty till the
day when President I4incoln's emancipa-
ton proclamation was sounded through the
land. Then the heart of the bell broke for
very joy. Agall events, assure was found
in its side the very next day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Cubeb Cough Cure-One minute.

For beauty, for comfort. for improve
ment OF the complexion, use only Poz
zonis Powder; there is nothing equal to it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
A Mute Recovers Speeoh

Alphonse Hemphling. of Summit town,
ship. Butler Co., Penn, made an affidavit
that his 12-yesr>old son, who had
had St Nitus dance for twelve years, lost
his speech, was completely cured after
using three bottles of DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Neryipe, and aud also recovered his
speech. Thousands testify to wonderful
cures from using it for nervous diseases,
dyspepsia, nervous debility, dullness, con
fusion OF mind, headache, etc. -Four
doses of this Nervine cured Mrs. W. E.
Bnrns, South Bend. Ind, who had been
suffering with constant headache for
three months. Trial bottle and elegant
book free at Hsrtz & Bahnsen's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Love and Wedding Rings.

Love and wedding rings are Intimately
associated; yet Colley Cibbcr exclaims,
"Oh, how many torments lie in the small
circle of wedding ring" Do you know
why the gold Circlet is placed on the left
hand? Opinions differ, says writer in
Cassells Magazine. On the one side it is
affirmed that vein proceeding from the
heart to that finger is the cause: on the
other that it denotes that the wife is sub
ject to her husband. Napoleon l, when he
married his second empress, whispered IN
NJ. Pradt's ear. The Roman law ordains
that all slaves should wear rings, and as
the women are our slaves they ought to
wear this badge of servitude." The little
corporal and the great emperor was not
given to weigh ing his words so far as POI
likeness was concerned. 1t is more CRATE
full to women o know that men il a thou
sand grateful ways have demonstrated the
tenderness of their passion by ''the giving
and receiving of ring" Herrick sings;
And as this round
l. nowhere found
To law or else TO sever,
So let our love
AS endless prove
As pure as gold forever
1t was more The fashion in old days than
now to engrave verse within the ring.
Many such have been handed down to US
For example:
Thus may our lives be one perpetual round,
Nor care, nor sorrow. ever shall be found.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Flot sam and Jetsam.

Silver articles are called plate from the
Spanish word plata, which means silver
The eyebal of the owl is immovably
fixed in its socket, hence the look of wis
dom that that bird always appears to have
In the horse an eye in which white pre-
dominates indicates vicious nature.
According to Scribner's the greatest mum.
Der of immigrants ever landed in New
York in a year was As, $50. in 1888; the
greatest number in a day, nearly 10000
May II. 1887
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
The FIRST Liphtbouse

In popular histories of the seven won
ders OF the wor we read that the Pharos,
the first lighthouse, could be seen at dis
lance of 100 miles. In order for this to
have been posi- ole the Pharos must have
been mile and a quarter in height, says
The Industrial World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
BUcKLEN's .sNrcA sA1va.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheun, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblains,
corns and ali skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. Ii
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
bog. For sale nv Hartz & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on new MISUNDERSTANDING the
liver. stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste,
torpid liver, plies, constipation. IN
equslled for men, women, children
Smallest, mildest. surest, SO doses %
cents. Samples free at Hartz & Balm,
sens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
Babies.

Every mother knows how disscreeable
and annoying rash or any other skin erup-
ton is to her babe during the winter
months. when the child gets so little fresh
air. Hot Springs Skin Salve is the thing
for it. For sale by all druggists. Hartz
q Bshnsen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29
MOTHERS
FRIEND''
MAKES Child BIRTH EASY,

Colvin, La, Dec. 2, 1sS6.-My wife used
MOTHERS FRIEND before her third
confinement, and says she would not be
without it for hundreds of dollars.
DOCK MILLS.
Sent by express on receipt of price, 81 so per bot
tie. Book " To Mothers mailed free.
sRaOFfELD REGULATOR CO.,
SALE DRUGGISTS. ATLANTA, a.
SOLD BY HARTZ & BAHNsEN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-02-29

-ur DAILY AKGIS d slivered at your door
"ivery evening for 12Hc per week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
IoNne ON AN ogsrER BoAr.
VI Men Are worked and HiaItreated in
Chesapeake Bay.

i CINCINNATI, o., November 14.-If the
Statements made in q letter received
here by the Grammar Detective Bureau
are true there is need OF a greater num-
Der of police boats on Chesapeake bay,
or those there are neglecting their du-
ties. The writer of the letter is E. 5.
Polk. He says while in Philadelphia
that some weeks ago he was out OF
work he answered an advertisement for
men to go on an Eastern boat. He was
told he would work from a. m. to
p. m. and the evenings were spent on
shore in some one of the score
of pretty villages along the bay.
Polk is Westerner, and not
having the slightest idea OF
oyester fishing agreed to ship at Sl4 per
month eand all expenses. With Polk
were two aquaintances, who also ship
ped under the same terms. Ali three
went aboard the Fannie Marie and the
voyage began. From that moment Polk
says ne has been literally prisoner.
The work Is Of the most laborous CHAR
acter and every complaint is met with
kicks and blows and the men are warn
ed that unless they keep still and hustle
they will be given task beside winch
the present one is play. The food con-
sists solely of salt pork, corn bread and
molasses. Their only beds are piles OF
straw without a single covering, ana
the men sleeping in their damp clothes
almost freeze. At sight OF other vessels
the Annie Marie finds dredging better
further on and moves away. Not po-
lice boat has been seen. The men are
not allowed to 90 ashore. When port
is made for any purpose only the officers
are permitted to land. Opportunity Tor
esca ps is slim and the penalty is so
fearful that few attempt it and fewer
still succeed. Polk says that one who
attemp pied it was shot and killed ana the
body tossed in the bay. Polk writes for
help. He wants to know what ne shall
do and how to escape. There is nothing
to show when the letter was written
but the envelope is post-marked CoWart
or Covert P. o., Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
CHOLERA GERMS
Nay Leak into the Country Through
GermRny's Worlds Fair Exhibit.

BERLIN, November 13.-The sending
Of Gemany's exhibit TO the Worlds
Fair, by way OF Hamburg, is said TO
have caused no little uneasiness among
some persons at Chicago. 1t Is feared,
letters received here say, that in this
manner cholera germs may reach
the Garden City. In view of the gray
ity OF the question the Associated Press
correspondent thought it wise TO ascer-
tain the extent to which these fears
were justified. Privy Counsellor
Wermuth, Imperial Commissioner TO
the Worlds Fair, said that 1t
was true that most of the
German exhibits were sent by way of
Hamburg. He said that 1t was the
most direct and convenient way, and
that there was no danger whatever.
Prof, Koch said 1T is ont OF the oues-
ton that goods or merchandis passing
through Hamburg should carry cholera
germs IL has never been known that
new goods carried such germs. Cholera
may be spread by human beings or by
the soiled clothing or linen of cholera
patients, but lever by goods packed 10
wooden cases. bp iron or stone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
rAnIEr navIsIoN AssURED.

It is not probable the Democrats will
have clear majority in the United
States Senate, though they surely will
have a plurality over the Republicans.
The balance Of power probably will be
held by the Populists.
This practically insures the passage
of tariff reform bill by tho Senate.
Tn view OF the outspoken con-
domination Of McKinleyism by Presi-
dent HARRISON and other leading
Republicans it is probable that even
With a Republican majority the Senate
would not now stand in the way Of tar
iR revision on the lines laid down by
Mr.. CLEVELAND.
Republican leaders in and out Of Con-
gress have seen a great white light, and
very few Of them will attempt TO stay
the hands Of the Democrats when they
cut the throat Of the monster that has
killed the Republican party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
ON TRIAL ROE HrKEsx.
Rev. DIR. Smith of Cincinnati on Trial Be
fore the Presbytery for Utterances al
legged to be HeretlcaI.


Rev DR. Smith OF Cincinnati on Trial Be
fore the Presbytery for Utterances Al
legged to be HerstlcaL
CINCINNATI, O., November 1.-THE trial
Of DR.. Henry Preserved Smith on the
charge of heresv began here to-day. he IS
prepared to make vigorous defense he
claims that by holding that there IS mac,
curacv in the Scriptures, he.has not violated
the confession of faith of the church, nor
has ne violated his obligation as minister
Of the gospel He insists also that he oe,
lieves that the Biole is the word Oh Goo
and the infallible rule Of earth and practice.
but that such belief does not essentially
demand that every word or the Bible IS
literally true and inspired. DR.. smith
does not retract anything that he has said
in his pamphlet. but defends his own case
with the claim that his teachings and VIII
ings are not heretical.
Prof. Smith made specific objection
to three members Of the Presoytery,
sitting as jurors or judges. They were
Rev. Mr.. Dawson, Rev. Robertson ana
Rev. Francis. These ministers had In
published interviews in the newspapers
publicly declared that they believed him
guilty of the charges against him.
Upon motion by Rev. Montfort tnat
Prof. Smiths objections to the organlza-
tion Of the court be not sustained,
large majority voted in the affirmative
The Professor began then, in calm
way; and devoid of feeling or passion,
to present his care. He first argued
against the regularity Of this proceed
ing, claiming that the Committee on
Erroneous Teaching had no right to In
Quire into the ministerial standing OF
individual members. That was judi
cial process. He further charged that
the committeeswas prejudieed, and ap-
pointed TO represent one opinion only
This. he declared, was avoweG in open
presbytery by the moderator in making
the appointment, and it was further
evident from the form Of the report it.
self. He further declared that 1t
was irregular, because this judi
cial proceeding was taken without
the distinct inquiry On the
part of the Presbytery whether 1t pc
necessary for the ends Of discipline to
investigate the alleged offense. He then
proceeded to remind the court OF the
necessity for extreme caution In deter
mining the questions presented to not
let previously formed opinions override
the press Of reason. Those familiar
with the recent history of our Church
must realize that just now we are In the
midst OF influences unfriendly to calm
and unbiased consideration Of doctrinal
issues. The very fact that we are re-
vIsing our confession Of faith seems to
make some minds more sensible than
usual to doctrinal issues.
He then took up the charges against
him one by one and raised objections to
their sufficiency. On these grounds he
asked that the charges referred to be
stricken out. At this point the Presby-
terry adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
A BIG ROBBERY.
sa5. 600 Stolen From Bureau Drawer at
Sea Isle City.

SEA ISLE CITY, n. j., November IA.
The whole county Of Cape May is
greatly excited over the robbery of the
residence of Captain Elijah Wheaton,
at Tuckahoo, some time during the
early part of the week. The amount
taken was S35, 600 in cash.
Captain Wheaton and his family left
home last Tuesday for visit to friends,
and upon their return discovered that
money to the amount of $4,000, which
had been kept in bureau drawer, was
missing. Other sums OF money in the
house was left untouched, the thief evil
IDENTIFY being satisfied with his first haul.
A prominent Philadelphia detective has
been at work on the case, but thur far
failed to find the slightest clue to the
robber or the money. Members OF the
family believe that the robbery was
committed by some one thoroughly ac-
oualnted with the residence and move
ments of the inmates. Captain Wheaton
is an owner in a large shipping interests
and is very wealthy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
Tronbles of Telecraphers.

CINCINNATI, o., November 1.-THE diff
ference existing between the Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Pacific railroad and the
telegTaphers in its employ are now in the
hands Of the Order of Railway Teie-
grapher for adjustment, although st this
time the chances Of an early settlement are
anything but fiattering. The telegraphers'
grievance committee held q conference with
General Manager Carroll, but nothing was
accomplished. He refused emphatically to
allow the men more pay. To-day the CON-
mittee will have conference with Presi-
dent Harvey, and in case ne makes no con-
cessions they will, as a last resort, Law the
matter before President FELTON,. 1t is
understood that bill of grievance has been
presented TO the officials of the Baltimore
and Ohio and Big Four railroads aud the
committees will demand an answer to-Inor-
row. II It is not favorable they will call
the men out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
WANTED TIE POLICE.
An italian Murderer Calls for help While
Being Led to the sCaffoId-A Bungling
HanRman.

Being Led To the ScaHOtu-A uAsinB
Bangman.
New HAVEN, CoNN., November IAN
COLO Petrillo was hanged in the New Haven
county jail yard this forenoon. The drop
fell at 10 40 o'clock At 0:55 the body was
cut down and life pronounced extinct by
the surgeons in attendance.
Petrillo, previous to the murder Tor
which he was hanged, was employed tSar-
gents hardware mandatory, and was
quite gambler in his leisure hours. 1t
was on account Of loss Of 5000 at monte,
at which he was an expert thrower, that
led Petrillo to kill his brother-in-law,
Michael Demo, who put up
lob on him with a New York
professional gambler. The crime was
committed April Is, 1891. Demeo and his
brother were riding when Petrlllo met
them. An italian woman who witnessed
the tragedy from her yard, saw Petrlllo
grasp Demeo by the arm and heard him
say: eff you don't give me the money you
stole from me Ill drop you like pear"
Demeo relpied, 81 have not got your mon
ey.n Then Petvillo shot Demeo He was
captured that night just as he completed
preparations for fight. He was convicted
at the October term in 1891, and sentenced
to be hanged November IA, 1892
a Shortly after ten o'clock Sheriff Charles
Tomlinson entered his cell and read the
death warrant to him. 1t was lengthy
document, aud while the sheriff was read
ing it Petrolli became frightened and fire.
quently called "Police, police" When
Deputy Sheriff Peck was pinioning his
arms he repeated the cry. OF police contlnu-
ally. His spiritual advisors, the Rev.
Fathers Victor and Corcoran urged him
not 10 give way, but to no effect. Petrolli
struggled like a mailman. He was deathly
pale. When taken from his cell and
while on the march to the scadold,
and even while on the march
he kept up mis- cry for the police. He was
so weak and trembling that he WINS as
sisted up the four steps to the scahold
platform by Deputy Sherif1s Peck and
Tucker. He was given chair, but Tor
moment only. Deputy Sheriff Peck placed
the black cap over his head and adjusted
the moose, while the priests were recltlng
the prayers. The official was very nerv-
Gus and his work was done in very bung-
ling manner. The moose was not frightened,
neither did he place the knot in the proper
position under the ear. All this time Pc
trolli called for the police. AT exactly
1887 O'Clock Deputy Sheriff Peck stepped
toward the button on the sca1olo.
When Deputy Sheriff Peck reached his
side. he stamped on the button and Petrolh
dropped. His drop was at least eight feet.
The knot slipped under his chin. Petrol
lis neck was not broken. He slowly
strangled to death. At the end OF four and
three quarter minutes he heaved sigh
and from that time he sighed about every
fifteen seconds. Previous TO being placed
in the casket the body was thoroughly ex-
amined by the physicians. The verte-
brae of the neck was not dislocated. Death
was caused by strangulation, but the feat
ures, as usual in cases Of strangulation,
were perfectly calm and clear from dlscol-
Grafton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
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Daadlv PleotricitV.

STOCKTON, CAL, November 13.-Charles
Barlod, an employee at the electric works,
was instantly killed last night by a shock
received while working az arc lights. On
his way home with his wife and two chill
dren he noticed the light needed attention.
He went to the pole, and without taking
the usual precaution TO stand on a non-con-
ductor, he attached crank while standing
on the earth and instantly fell doubled up
and almost dead. He died after taking
only few breaths. When the body was
examined no mark was found on it, nor
was there any sign OF burning. Some Of
the electricians at the works thought Bar
told was not killed by electricity because
no burns were seen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-15
The Register" in Oklahoma.

Correspondence Of ne Register.
SpRINGvALE, O. T., November Ill
have been receiving your DAILY REGISTER
regularly and prize it and the West Vir-
ginia news highly. l am visiting my son,
who is located nine and half miles from
Guthrie City. Was in the city on election
night and we received the news every hour,
and am happy over the victory. Wish to
congratulate the REGISTER on the noble
work you accomplished in West Virginia.
This is q beautiful country, full Of people
with energy, many Of whom have accum-
ulated money. The weather is beautiful
here aud we have green stuff in abundance.
The cOlored people make up good part OF
the population. A colored man ran for
county clerk, but got left 1 expect to be
home in December and win call and you
on my way TO Warrington.
3. 3. SMITH.