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Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24
ARBITRATION COMMISSION MEETS.
The Behring Sea Court Gets Together at
Paris and Then Adiourns.

PARIS, Feb. 24.-The commission of ar
bitration on the Behring sea controversy
between the United States and Great Brit
ain met yesterday in the foreign office to
open formally the proceedings. There
were present Justice Harlan, of the United
States supreme court, American arbitrator:
Lord Harmon, British arbitrator; MARQUIS
Flsconu Venosta, Ita ian arbitrator; Ba-
ron Alfonso de Courcel, French arbitrator;
Z. II. Tupper, Canadian minister of ma
rlne and fisheries, here as British agent:
j. I. Williams, counsel for the United
States; Sir Richard Webster and Sir Chas.
Russell, counsel for Great Britain.
Will Meet for Bus ness March 2s.
Judge Gram, of the Oh ristiana supreme
court, the Swedish arbitrator, will not
come to Paris until the next meeting.
baron de Couricl was elected to preside.
The proceedings, which lasted about half
an hour, were purely formal and the COM
mission adjourned until March 2s. NJ. De
Velle is expected to preside at the first
meeting of the whole commission. The
arbitrators and their counsel attended last
evening ball given in their honor at the
Elysee.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

Il have used Salvation Oil in my
family and find it to be a splendid
liniment. Mrs. Ella Journey. 72S
Sixth street, Portsmouth, Va.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

Scrofula. You cen prevent it, and you can
cure it, if you haven't waited too long, with
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. That
is the most potent blood-cleanser, strength
reStorer, and fieSh-builder that's known to
medical science. For every disease that has
to be reached through the blood, like Con-
sumption, for Scrofula in all its forms, Weak
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all severe,
lingering Coughs, it is the only guaranteed
remedy. If it doesn't benefit or cure, you
have your money back.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24
Got Eight Years on Each Count.

Packer was sent up for eight years each
on five charges of murder. The attorneys
claimed that such "A sentence was irregu-
lar and that Packer had served the total
time Tor all alleged murders by serving
eight years. The court held that it had no
right 10 criticise the action of another dis
trict court and refused the writ The case
will be taken to the state supreme court.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24
LIKE A THIEF IN

THE NIGHT, Con-
sumption comes. A
slight cold, with your
system in the scroful-
Gus condition tn ats
caused by impure blood,
is enough to fasten it
upon you. That is the
time when neglect and
delay are full of danger.
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Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

The proprietors of Dr. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy klioty that their medicine perfectly
and permanently cures Catarrh. To prove
it to you, they make this offer: If they can't
cure your Catarrh, no matter what your
case is, they'll pay you $500 in cash.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24
MUST STAY IN PRISON FOR LIFE,
Unless the United States Supreme Cour
Decides Otherwise.

Decides Otherwise.
CANON CITY, Colo, Feb. 24 Alfred
Packer, the 'man eater" who was SEN
fenced from Hinsdale county years ago for
the killing of a number of companions and
for alleged cannibalism, will have to re-
main in the penitentiary, according to a
decision handed down by Judge Bailey in
the district court yesterday. Packers at
torneys applied for release on a writ of
habeas corpus, on the ground that Packer
served eight years, the term OF sentence i'm
posed for the murder of Bell, one of the
X-ipfip,S
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

ST7ANTED-A ROOM MATE-YOUNG MAN
w preferred; excellent board and pleasant
room; address Il, care of ARGUS
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

T oUND-A NEwFoUNDLAND DOZEN
! quire At ihis Office.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

EoR sALE-RoCK ISLAND COUNTY, ON
T valuable patent. .pl actcal for husband and wife
to work together. Apply for particulars TO this
Office, February "a, at 10 q. m, sharp.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24
Intelligence Column.

THE DAILY ARGUS DELIVERED AT YOUR
door every evening for l2nc per week.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1893-02-24

pURNI.HED Room FOR RENT AT a1oe
! Sixth averue.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
A Wonderful PIaner.

a masterpiece in mechanical con.
struction has been built In Glasgow
vertical and horizontal planning
machine, for the use OF marine eng;.
neers and Others, when ordinart
planning machines are insufficient.
This machine consists of heavy bed
plate of box section, forming the
work table, and carrying, when de.
sired, a set of compound slides. and
circular table, the motions of which
can be made self-acting. For hori.
zontal planning, the vertical column.
which carries the tool, is driven by
two horizontal screws connected by
bevel gears; and, in vertical D aiming.
the tool is traversed up and down
this column by vertical screw
driven by bevel gearing below; the
driving nuts which run on these
screws are very long and completely
enYelop Inc screws, thus hayinp
ample wearing surfaces; the tool sad.
die is balanced by a weight inside
the column, supported by vertical
chains, and automatic and hand feed
are provided both in the case OF the
saddle and column. The driving is
effected through two sets of pulleys
the smaller giving the quick return
motion after the cut, and the belts
are so arranged that one belt leaves
the first pulley before the other be.
gins to drive, thus reducing the wear
o. the belts. The change Of driving
from vertical 70 horizontal can be
effected instauldneoUlsy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
Novel Cure of SomnambuIism.

A young lady Mt school became
somnambulist, says writer in Pear
sons Weekly. She rose from bed and
walked in her sleep. | was taken into
consultation and suggested various
eXpedients, such as sedatives, sleeping
draught and network to put around
the bed at night. All, however, has
been tried in this instance and all in
vain. | then thought for little and
hit upon the following plan: l direct
ed her nightdress to be sewed up at the
foot so that it formed large bag,
and then | had the sleeves heightened
so much that each sleeve, after going
round the body, reached the front,
where it met the other sleeve and was
securely fastened to it. The whole
dress was loose, but the long sleeves
prevented the hands from being used
to get rid of the dress while from the
end being sewed up the feet could not
be used in progression. At the same
time the dress freely permitted the
wearer to roll about from side to side
in her slumber. Night came, and our
charge retired to bed in her new fan
gled night dress, with which she was
n ,,t,oa,1 Tho I1S,to1 bo1,Y fo, 4ha t,iobf
walk came. Her attendants were
strictly enjoined not to stir. She
raised herself upas usual in the sitting
posture, then stood upright and COM
menced to walk. The second step
was trip, for the foot behind held
the bottom of the bag in which she
stood. She stumbled, fell forward
and awoke, and was put back into bed
where she soon fell asleep. And now
came a curious change in the phases
of the atfiiction. She would rise from
bed each night, but made no further
attempt to walk as before. She would
stand erect, and keeping the knees
perfectly rigid, spring straight upward
from the floor. This she would con-
tinue until thoroughly fatigued, and
then retire quietly to bed to Sleep
am glad to add the case ended in a
perfect cure
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

The crier, or tambourineur, as he
Is generally called, because he carries
n drum, is one of the institutions az
rural France. A traveller in the
valley OF the Celc says, in Wander
ings by Southern Waters" that he
found the tambourneus making the
rounds OF a town, Justify beating his
drum to awaken the curiosity of the
inhabitants, and accompanied bs an
OK, which he introduced to the pnb.
lie as "le hoeuf lei present
The crier's business il to announce
TO all to whom 1t may con cru that
the animal Is to be killed this We v
evening, ana that tomorrow morn.
ing its flesh will be sold at one franc
twenty-five confines the kilo. II
will all go at a uniform price. for
this Is the custom. Those who want
the alayou, or sirloln viii only have
to be in haste.
The OK, Notwithstanding the fact
that he has rope tied around his
nose and horns, and is led by the
butcher, evidently thinks it is a great
distinction to be tambourine; mis- ex.
preston indicates that this is the
proudest day of his life.
Every time the drum begins "a
rattle he flourishes his tail, and when
each little ceremony is over he moves
to a fresh place, with jaunty air.
as ii he were aware that all this
drumming and fuss were especially
intended for his entertainment. Nc
condemned wretch ever made his an.
Iearance in public with better grace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
A Matter Of Health.

Housekecpers family realizc thi
danger Of an indiseriminato use Of th,
merous baking powders nowadayi
found upon every hand, and which ara
urged upon consumers with such per
sistenev by peidiers and many groeers
on account Of the big profits made in
their sale. Most Of these powders are
made from sharp aud caustic acids an
nlkalies which burn aud inaame the
nlimeutary organs and cause indiges-
tion, heartburn, diarrhmal diseases,
etc. Sulphuric acid, caustic potash,
burnt alum, all are used as gas-produc-
ing agents in such baking powders.
Most housekeepers are aware of the
painful effects produced when these
chemicals are applied to the external
flesh How much more acute must be
their sction upon the delicate internal
membranes Yet INSCRIPTIONS man
uiacturers do not hesitate to use them,
because they make very low-cost pow
der, nor TO urge the use of their pow
dersso made, by all kinds of alluringad
vertisements and false representations
All the low priced or so-called cheap
baking powders, and all powders sold
with a gift or prize, belong to this
class.
Baking powders made from chem
ieaily pure cream Of tartar and bi-car-
Donate of soda are among the most
useful of modern culinary devices.
They not only make the preparation
of finer and more delicious cookery
possible, but they have added to the
digestibility and wholesomeness of
our food, But baking powders must
be composed of such pure and whole
some ingredients or they must be Ia
booed entirely.
DIR. Edison, Commissioner of Health
oil New York, in M article in the
doctor of Hygiene, % indicates that
the advantages of a good baking pow
der and the exemption from the dan
gers of bad ones in which the harsh
and caustic chemicals are used, are to
be secured by the use Of Royal Baking
Powder exclusively, and he rccom-
mends this to all consumers. 1.-The
hoNhly ne hhNs, coHVhluS uOtniHB
but cream of tartar and soda
refined to a chemical purity, which
when combined under the influence of
heat and moisture produce pure car
bonic, or leavening, gas. The two
materials used, cream of tartar and
soda, are perfectly harmless even when
eaten, but in this preparation they are
combined in exact compromising
weights, so that when chemical action
begins between them in the dough they |
practically disappear, the substance of
both having been taken to form car
bonic-acid gas Hence it is, he says,
that the Royal Baking Powder is the
most perfect of all conceivable agents
for leayening purposes.
1t seems almost incredible that any
manufacturer or dealer should urge. the
sale of baking powders containing in
furious chemicals in place of those of
a well-lnown, pure and wholesome
character simply for the sake of a few
cents pound greater profit; but since
they do, a few words of warming seem
to be necessary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

p The little toe is said to be disappear.
ing from the human foot.
I In 1872 the whale fishing was begun
by vessels from Nantucket.
A spiders eyes are not in his head
but in the upper part Of the thorax.
A quarter Of each generation il
said to die before reaching the age Of
seventeen.
A long, strong thumb always indi-
Gates great will power and force of
character.
1 The longest trestlework in the world
is the bridge over Lake Pontchartrain,
New Orleans, La.
The earliest known bank YVES one at
Babylon, b. c. 700, managedby Egibe.
1t received deposits and issued drafts
Cutting off the hands and feet as n
punishment was practiced in every
country in Europe but England two
centuries ago.
The Cossack soldier in the winter
time is obliged to sacrifice every other
consideration to that of resisting the
deadly cold of the steppes.
An English matchmaker exhibits an
engine of 122 distinct pieces mot in.
GLIDING thirty-three bolts and serews).
which could be hidden in a lady's
thimble.
Everglades are called by the Indians
grass water" Low tracts of land i'll
undated with water and interspersed
with patches of high grass, peculiar to
the Southern States, are known as
everglades.
Tayernier saw in India a diamond
of 10l carats, whose center was so foul
as to make the stone worthless. When
it was cut open it yielded eight carats
of filth, like that from the bottom of
a dirty pond.
A package of gold coin worth $3.50
and wrapped in an old stocking or
woollen cloth, a relic of the Johns
town PENN food, was found by
workmen in the river bed near that ill
fated city the other day.
A stream near Tucson. Arizona.
petrifies all soft substances thrown in
to it. 1t is in the great Colorado po-
tato beetle belt, and at the time of
their migrations thousands of them
strike the water and are converted into
solid stone.
There is family consisting of man
ind wife living in Western New York
Who, it is said, consume not less than
100 pies yearly. Three times day
does the succulent dish ap-
,ear upon their table, AL very often
IN entire pie is eaten at one meal.
A curious tree growth has been no.
iced in Key West, Fla. The date
'alm is growing from the hollow of an
indian fig, or banyan tree, and is APP
'arently supported by the rootlets of
he fig tree, which clasp the date for
ONE distance. The banyan is a small
ne, having only three trunks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

lt"Iltr tsir ~ - z = Il,
tongue. pfoudcIng JicAnng sehsd-
ton, which produces cough to re-
lieve it. A little dry fannie acid put
IN quill and blown on the uyula
will contract it, or half teaspoonful
of the powder mixed with TWO tea
spoonfuls of glycerine, stirred into
nalf glass of warm water and used
as a gargle.
When a cold has been taken and
there is cough, with soreness of the
chest, bed should be prescribed for
fear of a severe attack of bronchitis.
Soak the feet in a pail Of hot water
in which is dissolved three table
spoonfuls of mustard, and rub the
chest with warm camphorated oil.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
Inc Cnneso nave 4 great antip,

Inc Chinese nave d great antipathy'
to labor-saying machines of all kinds.
The great object in China is to furnish
employment to as many persons as
possible, and not to cheaper products.
In the city of Fuchow, with mere
than 1,0O0,0 600 Inhabitants, there is
not single pump or windlass used in
raising water from wells. All water is
drawn mp by small pail at the end Of
rope, just as was done 1000 years
ago. Nearly every one uses print
tive flint and steel in kindling fires.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up the
and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much faith in
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY e. Co, Toledo, o.
gag Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

There are few disorders more teas
ing to the sufferer and those about
him than cough, writes Elizabeth
Robinson Scovil in the second of her
series of articles on s'Life in the In-
yal,d's Room" in the Ladies' Home
Journal. A slight hacking cough is
often a bad habit When it is all I'M
der the control of the will it should
be sternly repressed. Sometimes the
uvula, the peudulous part OF the SOFT
palate at the back of the mouth, be-
comes relaxed, the point touches the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

rfady to engulf any prey that may
vi lander into its caveFnous jaws.
There is a ferocious kind of shark,
RI sembling huge eel All Of these
monsters are LACK as ink. Some Of
them are perfectly blind, while Others
have enormous goggllng eyes. No ray
of sunlight ever pierces the dark, un.
fathomed caves in which they dwell.
Each species is gobbled by the species
next bigger, for there is no vegetable
life to feed on. San Francisco Elk
aminer
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Eseds assistance 1t may be best to render IL
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Such fierce carnivorous fishes as
exist in the depths of the ocean are
unknown at the surface. There is a
"black swallower," which devours
other fnny creatures ten times as
big as itself, literally climbing over
lis victim, first with one jaw and
then with the other. Another
species is nearly all mouth. and,
having no power Of locomotion, il
lives buried in the soft ooze at the
~ ION its head alone nrotrndinr.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
Where Monkoys Descend From

y tr-oaghtful little boy asked his
!ath.s
Papa, do men descend from mon
keys?"
Eyes, my boy
"And what about the monkeys?"
And the puzzled father replied,
"The monkeys descend, my boy-that
is-er-they descend from to trees
= Chicago Standard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Tha n HELD Fast to tne BbShet'
A nh Girl and a big Newfound-
land do ,, Eame through steuben Park
tha he o ~ Iday. The little girl was
earrVi Vim Ipana's dinner and the big
do1 W. Ering for both. The little
Virl tbo,Eht she would teach her
comns n ia be useful, so as they
entered : te park she placed the han
die M he dinner basket In his
month fHe trotted along quite
proudiv hi when he came to the
sparklin, Mountain and the cookbook.
Inc nool Aneath it the noble animal
resisted tfc temptation to drop the
basket foIthe pleasures the waters
offered bib He was too true! He'd
take cardiff that basket if the pool
froze ovarl Wen. he would just wade
throu0b HE'D take the basket with
him wheh it would be safe. So he
walked caE&fully through and cooled
papa's din.Sr in sparkling cool water
lie ducked his head, but he never let
90 of thai basket committed to his
faithful clre. He did not tarry long
either h1came out, shook himself
and The basket dry, and trotted
along fielding better, thank you. ~
Utica Observer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Impaired digestion cured by Beocham,.
Pllls. beeeham s-no others. 3 cents box.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Mala.
ria, Bliiousness and General Debility. Gives
strength. aids Digestion. tones the nerves.
Mothers. weak women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
European railroads st.eteh 142, 685 miles.

Malaria cured and eradicated from the sys-
tenn by Browns Iron Bitters. VIII ch enr ches
the blood, tones tho nerves, aids digest on.
Acts like charm on persons in general ill
health, giving new energy and strength.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06
s1OO Reward. sf0O,

Discover your false trends your true
on will discover you.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Mark Twain is said to have receives
800, o0o in royalties for his limo
cents Abroad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

Traces of rehistoric city have been dis
covered not far rom Zanzibar. in Africa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

At the beginning of the Christian era the
relative values Of gold to silver were as one
TO Mae.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

There are in the world 261 blind asylums
and training schools, with II ESQ inmates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

ifatflicted with sore eyes use Dr.Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at &c. per bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

A famE glish actor once under
took tafE rt in a certain amateur
perform{N Bichmond; but as he
had 81 same evening in the
first - THE Hayma. ket, as Lord
Fonl'.' hal not much time to
lose cordingly stepped from
tbo into a cab in his stage
80, 'ed the vehicle, on his
a .ra loo Station, as a dress.
DC. ing out OF his carpet.
he k.frock AMI CATERS in
~, oak 20 play his role later
mn'o lot a minute to spare,
~ us fare to the cabman,
alu' 7 ush into the looking
vas "as a9 ,und himselfpinioned
o el' W driver had got him
f ao.ii Oe ME &C. YOU fool; l have
na,S sypencs more than your
f paiu yov ~ Hang your sixpence.
V Iele airef gnrderer Police, pol.cel'
,I,p pu are was soon in custody, and
ny ny acue MI. accusef's story: "This
c o,ils was IN has murdered a noble.
r nen ., engaged my keb in the
u .isn WY 1t took some time to
exnlaia sbatters, and in the mean
time ~ hrtor lost his train.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

OFF1cERs-Brainarl H. Warner, Presi-
Mt; Joh1 joy Edison, Viee-Presdent; VIM.
3, R bison. Secretary, John r. Carmady,
Ire surer.
DIREcTons-John T. Arms, Cherries B.
Bai'ey, Charles Baum, James L. Ba bour,
J I'm NJ. Clapp Fl. S. Cumm ngs J. j. DIR.
lington. John.Joy E4son. Albert T. Fox O.
C. Green, VIM. b. Gur.ey John A. Hamil on,
J hn B, Laner, John Rieout, George F.
Schafer, N. Fl. Shea, Thomas Somerv lie,
John A. swore, ]. S. Swor stedt, George
T 4 del, B; u 7; Warner A, a; Wilson l.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

No sympathy is felt for the man who is a
fool twice
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

This Company acts as Executor, Admins
traitor, Trustee and in all Judiciary capaci les.
Pays interest on deposits OF money subject
to check. 1t has Special Saving Depart.
ment and receives deposits from dire u
ward The fines Safe Deposit Vaults mon y
and skill can rrod ce.
Non-residtnts will find tia most interesting
place visit when they come to the National
Capt. |.
Gg-Call or write for information.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-06

q @M y
ppEs1pESr-John Fl. Mitchell; 6 ESQ
VICE PREsIDENT-Ex-Judge e '7So-
SFCRErARY-Hon. A. Posey'
"a AsnRER-J. H. r berts Esq
ATroRSEY-Col. L. A. Wilmsr'
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John II. Mitchell, Aitcrney'as-La"
+. stone. Ex-Chief Judge.
A. Posey, Attorney-at Law. .,.r.w.
Col. Z. a. Wilmer, Attorney-aFA1"
] ii. Roberts. Merchant. uul.
is, Maltngly. Reg ster OF WINS
P. r. Horney, Restaurant
ea-rbe above Company Will feOel,"e'
nosit and m axe loans to persons u al
mean. A rsrs chance is offered 70 an
aee.earners to save their small eafh'Aslnu
buy MI luild home. And as an iaS'sYns
The soo< Of the Company is s'is 20
prof ale.