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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
Ancient Nations and Electricitv.

The ancient nations have records of
electric currents OF magnetic forces.
men, priests and astrologers, who made
use of their knowledge to brighten the
ignorant and keep them under complete
control of the church or other supersti.
tious power. Those loadstones were
made use of by the priests in the grand
ceremonies of their sacred temples to
brighten sinners AMI reward saints
New York Telegram.
1t is intended to lay submarine cable
in the Caspian sea.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

RIOTS, mobs and revolutions have
always thrived in Paris from i'm
memorial days. This seems to
demonstrate that these uprisings are
not always the result of low order
of civilization-for Paris is one of the
most highly civilized cities in the
world. But some highly civilized
cities. like some highly civilized men,
are very excitable and easily lose
their tempers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

VERAGUA's i'll luck may be one of
the hereditary consequences of de-
scent from Columbus, but this fact
will scarcely make the seizure of his
Spanish estate by greedy creditors
any the less disagreeable. We hope
that fortune will again turn her
wheel, and this time in favor of the
Columbian duke OF Spain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

ASK a child for a reason for some
action performed or In prospect and
his answer will generally be laconic-
ally summed up in because. ask
a physician for the cause of the death
OF some patient, and if altogether
stumped, as is the child just men,
toned, he will answer "heart failure, ~
as if heart failure could be a cause
rather than an effect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
AS WAS expected. the Kansas Cit,

AS WAS expected, the Kansas City
hremen who went to Europe recently
to compete in the international fire.
mems tournament have created a
sensation. They got out of their
temporary engine-house, with their
machine ready for duty, in eight and
half seconds, while the British
needed over a minute, the French
took three minutes and the Germans
nearly ten.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

A MIsoGYNIsr at Farmingdale, n.
T., has hanged himself in his house,
which he never permitted a woman to
enter. Under such circumstances it's
a wonder that he didn't hang him
self years and years ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

FITs-All fits stopped free by DR.
kline's Great Nerve Restorer No
fits after the first days use. Marvel
Gus cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free to fit cases. Send to DR.
Kline, 931 Arch street, Philadelphia
Pa For sale by all druggists; call
on yours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

A YOUNG man in Santa Barbara
killed himself because he had lost
$25 belonging to his employer. If
people generally were Of such delicate
moral construction the ravages of
conscience would make cholera's
achievements seem mild.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

THE news of the Outbreak of
cholera in Moscow and Alexandria
emphasizes aRew the duty of our
-2lplarapTIii5~ authorities to maintain
vigilant watch all along the line of
our ports of entry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

SPRINGFIELD Register: Senator Gull
lom says he believes in bi-metallism
but he don't want silver coined as
standard money on the same terms
as gold. The devil is a believer in
christianity-''he believes and trem-
bles.r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

SINCE women have taken to BIZ
cycling, lawn tennis and outdoor
sports, the pale, languid and help
less woman of few years ago has
gone out of fashion. We are living
in a generation of vigorous men and
healthy, beautiful women.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

Two soldiers lay under their blankets
looking up at the stars. Says Jack,
''What made you go into the army,
TOMB" well" replied Tom, II had no
wife and loved war, Jack, so 1 went.
What made you go?" WELL" returned
Jack, 81 had wife and loved peace,
Tom, SO went. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

1T may not be impairment to in
quire if the kindly gentlemen who
are passing around the hat in the
interest of the duke of Veragua have
consulted his grace as to his wishes
in the matter of being made a re-
cipient of public charity. The duke
is Spanish, not English, you know.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

The Indian soldiers in the United
States army have each two names, their
original or Indian names, and their
English or ~. S. A" names From
the list of the latter it is
pleasant to learn that Arthur Stan
ley, Samuel. Smiles, Mark Twain and
Oscar Wilde are drawing their ra-
tions from the government commits
sary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
The First Women on the Stage.

1t is now ascertained beyond doubt
that women first appeared upon the
stage between November. 1860, and
January, 1861. On Jan. 8 Pepys, that
inveterate playgoer. tells us that he saw
"The Beggar's Bush" lit being well
done, and here the first time that l ever
saw women come upon the STAGE
Cornhill Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

TRADERS who go TO Alaska are for
hidden to sell whisky to the natives.
They easily evade this statute. No
honest man could call the stuff they
sell whisky.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

A CARPET taken from the floor of
the mini has been made to yield
$500. 1t is almost needless to say
that such a carpet would be hard to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

thereby saved the cost of exchange
His action showed that even a man
who handles large sums may not be
above economy. The lesson loses,
perhaps, a measure of its force from
the circumstance that somebody stole
the $4,000. But for this piece Of
impertinent interference the lesson
would have been valuable
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

They say now that Richard Mans
field while travelling in his private
palace car employs little negro boy.
to fan the flies off while he eats
There never were many flies on
Richard, anyway.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

The duties OF a member of the
reichstag would not appear to be
onerous. AL the gentleman has to
do is to vote as the emperor de-
sires, or have both himself and the
vote practically counted out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
"a solid KNOCKED WI low.

he whale ows water while at plav;
Trees blow in every cline;
TIL sweetest flowers bl Nv May,
But wind blows all the time.
There's lots of blowing in this world. suffer
from catarrh ow their noses, and quacks
blow about their ''cures." tr Sage's Catarrh
Remedy is the only infallibe one. Its proprie-
tors back up this claim by offer ng $500 for every
case they fail to cure Permanently. This is an
unauswerab'e bow at hum ,uggery coming from
men of sterling reputation Md ample CAPT al q.
Nasal catarrh cannot re Isl The lo'ency Of this
remedy. 1t stops discharges, ca ing the senses
acute, the head cl"ar, and the breath normal.
or all druggists, so cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
on yours

The Henry Bergh circle of Kings
Daughters, composed of eight members,
reports that last year it chloroformed
4,0s9 cats. Il dogs, 6 wounded sparrows
l rabbit and opossum.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08
THE Worlds fair-women.

To be successful you should adj
vertise-the ARGUS is the best me-
dunn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

A snake is reported TO have climbed a
pole to martins box at Breezy Heights,
W. Va, a short time ago, and swallowed
two birds before being discovered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

Don't neglect such warnings.
That pain in your shoulder may develop
into rheumatism, and n months sickness
deprive you of the income of your toll.
That white, furry tongue denotes your
liver is out of order, and disease would
easily take root in your system.
What could you do theni
Think of your business, your income and
your family.
Seek safety rs you would fly from cholera
or small pox.
You are in danger if you neglect these
warnings. They may pass off. but the
chances are against you, and even then the
poison Is only latent in your system
DO not however, put Your trust in the
numerous mineral medicines with which
the market Is Hooded Sarsaparilla bark
Is not medicine, it is a fdroYing, nothing
more. The action of many of these decoc-
tons comes from mineral poisons they
contain, such as mercury, arsenic, strych-
nine, bismuth, iodide of potassium, and
the like, and any druggist will tell you, If
he tells you truly, that this is so.
hickapoo Indian Sagwa and other Kicl1a-
poo indian medicines contain only the
product of the field and forest, natures
own vegetable growth of roots, barks and
mineral poisons Whatever, because the In
ttians have no knowledge of them. depend
ing. wholly upon natures laboratory for
their resources and upon their skill, born
OF centuries of experience, in preparing
them.
kickapoo Indian SagWa, made by
the Indians from roots, bdrIs aud herbs oftheir
o1cn gathering and curing, is obtdiRdble of
druggists and medicine dealers only. One dol
lar per bottle; sir bottles for tiue dollars.
EDEE Send three two-cent stamps
GCto pay postage and we will
mail You free a thrilling and interesting
book of 173 pages, entitled ssLife and Scenes
Among the kickapO0 Indians.'' Tells all
about the Indians. Address HEALY & BIGE-
Low, Distributing Agents, 52l Grand Ave.
New Haven. Conn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-08

A SAN FRANCISCO banker, eastward
bound. packed SIC. 000 in trunk and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Cold storage warehouse Completed.

The Wheeling Ice and Storage Com
pany have just completed their new
cold storage house, which is now fully
equipped and ready for operation. We
have all the latest and most nearly per-
fected improvements and conveniences
known to the business, and would be
greatly pleased to have the public give
US call in order to examine our method
for keeping the different apartments
cool and inspect our facilities for run
ming a general storage establishment.
Those who may desire to avail them
selves of the opportunity thus afforded,
for preserving eggs, butter, meats,
fruits, vegetables, etc, will do we'll to
make early inquiries, either in person
or by letter, regarding our prices for
individual rooms and general storage.
Hopeing to be able TO serve those
who may wish to become our patrons
in a most satisfactory manner,
We are respectfully,
WHEELING Ice AND STORAGE Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
BACK FROM TIE ORIENT.

Hon. Louis Bennett and wife, and Miss
MAXWELL Return From a Foreign Tour.
Hon. Louis Bennett and wife, of Wes-
ton, and Mrs. Benefits sister. Miss
Maxwell, of this city, returned last
Wed nesday from an extended tour
abroad. Miss Maxwell left Wheeling
for Europe in March OF last year, and
after four months tour OF the Conti-
nent, returned to England, and was
preparing to leave Liverpool for home,
when she received q cablegram from
Mrs. Bennett, advising her to remain In
that city. She was Joined later by Mr..
and Mrs Bennett, Mr.. Besnett having
decided to go abroad on account Of poor
health. All the objects and places Of
interest in Europe, Palestine and Japan
were visited by the tourists. The trip
was q delightful one, and all returned
in excellent health and spirits.
1t Is reported that Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett will make their home In Wheeling.
Mr.. Bennett will arrange his business
matters in Weston, and then remove 10
thi. city. He and his wife will occupy
the Maxwell residence. on South Mar
ket street, with Miss Maxwell. Mr..
Bennett was speaker Of the House OF
Delegates in the Legislature OF SO. and
il is reported that be will be candi-
date for the Democratic Congressional
nomination in two years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
A W0MAN'S BODY
DISCOVERED IN THE RIVER NEAR SHOR'
CREEK, YESTERDAY.
Not the Slightest Clue as TO Her ldenh.y-lh
Remains Brought to This City, and
Will Be Buried To-day.

The body OF young woman wa
found In the river at Wilson's Station
one and half miles below Short Creek
yesterday.
John Il. Tremble, OF Tiltonville, tele
phoned Coroner Schultze, early yester
day afternoon, that body was in thu
river near Wilson's Station, caught
among the willows. When Mr.. Trembl'
made the discovery he was very much
excited, and that whole neighborhooC
was soon astir.
The Coroner and VIII Altmeyer wen
TO the station and by this time the bod!
was'ashore, Henry Youngman and Mr.
Tremble having dragged II from thu
willows. The body was brought TO Alt
meyers undertaking rooms. where 1
now Is.
No one where the body was found haC
any idea as to the identity. All the!
knew was that about noon the body haC
been discovered. Persons there AZ frs
thought IL the body Of lady namet
Porter, who some time ago was drown
ed up the river. This idea was not cor
rect. as the corpse found was mucl
larger than that of the woman named
Evidently the body had been In th,
water two months. The head, particu
larry, is IN a bad state OF decomposition
The eyes are entirely gone, and tn
face presents most sickening sight
There were no marks found on tn
body.
The woman had evidently been fee
s inches tall, OF dark hair and fair com
plexion, Weighing about $50 pounds
The teeth were sound. The age mus
have been not over 25 years. The wo
man had been exceedingly well dressed
On her finger was found a plain gol'
ring, IS karats fine. She had been at
tired in a checkered costume with sill
facing.
There Is not the slightest clue TO tn
identity OF the body. Not thing wa
found to indicate who she had been.
Coroner Schultz declared that. unde
the circumstances, the body should q
once be prepared for burial.
II nothing further is ascertsined, tb
remains will be buried at the Peninsula
cemetery to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Found Dead.

A telegram from New Cumberland
saws: Last night sensation was
stirred up here and at Toronto by the
finding Of the dead body OF Gamble
Chapman, a well-known citizen OF this
place, on a bench in the ball ground at
Toronto. His features were horribly
distorted, and he had evidently been
dead some hours when discovered. Dis
sIpation and exposure were the causes
of his death, as the weather was raw
and cold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
IN THE COURTS.

The Business Transacted Before Judges
Jacob and PAUL. Yesterday.
Before Judge Campbell. the case oil
W. p. Hubbard, administrator, v. The
odore Darrah and others, was dis
missed.
The cases Of WIN. A. Carter v. Frank
Leslie's administrator was put on trial.
Before Judge PAUL. the case OF VIM
Golner v. Wesley Bowman was contin'
ued until May lst at costs OF plalntin.
The case OF the Benwood Iron Works
'. A. A. Hutchisson and others was dis
missed.
j. w. McEntire. OF New Martinsyille,
was admitted to practice. on motion oil
j. b. Sommerville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds OF Transfer Left for Record Yes
terday.

Deeds OF Transfer Left for Record Yes
terday.
The following transfers OF real estate
was left for record at Clerk Hooks Of
fee yesterday:
Deed made December Z, 1891, BY
Robert Armstrong and wife 70 Andrew
Vance, for piece OF ground In the
town OF TriadelphIa. Consideration,
SIPS.
Deed made December 30, 1887. by
Andrew Vance and wife ~ Robert Arm
strong, for lot No. 80, In Trladelphla.
Consideration, sl25.
Deed made April %, 1898, by Edward
L. Rose and wife to Marsden l.. Colvig,
for 221l feet Of ground on South Penn
street. Consideration, $3.50.
Deed made April IS, 1898, by w. II.
LOOMS TO John 4. LOOMS, for 30 feet
of land on North Huron street. Con-
sideration, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
A Mine Caves In,

Last Saturday evening a portion OF
Charles Bakers coal mine caved in.
Two men, haulers, accompanied by a
North Wheeling boy, were In the bank
at the time. They escaped, but the lad
was terribly scared, it being his first
trip in mine. After some digging a
way out was made for the three impris-
oned. One man passing near where the
cavern was, made very narrow escape
from being crushed. The mine Is now
cleared and work has been resumed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
A wondsrfu, Impersonator.

As an impersopator Mr.. Leland I.
Powers has no superior. He will give
one of his superb entertainments at the
Young Mems Christian Association on
Friday evening. The.followlng is from
the Plttsburg Dispatch:
"Mr. Leland L. Powers was the star
actor and all the rest OF the company In
the charming comedy Of David Garrick
at Carnegie Music Hall last evening"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Plea.ur.Tri

Spoiled by seasickness - = woeful diss2point-
'ment This should be guarded against The
preventive is Hoststtsr's Stomach Bitters.
rhsch whether on toe broad Atlantic OF some
land lacked bay, affords IN efficient protection
rcainst or remedy for mai dsrsT 70 The rey-
ncer. Emixrznts, tourists. commercial travel
eTs End il q useful companion. II remoes
idvspepsis, liver. bowel and kidney irregular
~. and rhe umztism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Index to New Advertisements.

SECOND PAGE
Dress Goods-Geo NJ. Shook & Co.
FIFTH PAGE.
Graduation Gifts-Frank stanton.
Excelsior Baking Powder-R. ID. List
White Mountain FreeZers-Nesbitt & Bro
For Rent--Dwelling on Sixteenth Street
Wanted--Laborers
wanted-Girl for Homework.
Wanted-Every Lady to Use "Dew OF Roses"
Public Sale of Real Estate.
SIXTH PAGE.
Bargains in Hats-N. J. McFadden.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

THE new Optical establishment OF
Prof. Shelf is the finest and most COM
plete in Wheeling for examining eyes
and fitting glasses. Those needing Spec
tacles, or their eyes tire or head aches
when reading or sewing, can consult
him and have their eyes examined for
glasses free OF charge at ITO Main
street. s.T.T.&S.h
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

In the spring nature puts forth her strongest
efforts In casting on the spell OF winter, and
bringing forth new life evsrywhere-
As In the vegetable world. 90 it Is in the AMI
NAL kingdom. and even man Is not exempt rom
this renewed activity. 0ftentimes nature
needs 70 be stimulated in her work. but great
care must be exercised in the selection OF the
proper agent fer such purpose. The best ply
sicians in the land prescribe Klein's Silver Ags
and Duquesne Ryes as absolutely pure, aud sell
for si50 and SIS per quart respectively. AK
your dealer for them or send direct to MAI
Klein. 81 Federal Street, Allegheny, Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Certificate Left for Record.

The certificate of incorporation OF the
McCastin Couveyor and Transfer Com
pany was left for record at Clerk Hooks
Office yesterday. The lncorporators are
B. T. Quilting, N. A. Quilting, n. ii.
Mcclure, James w. Stewart and Thorn
as l.. johnson, all Of Cleveland, one
share each. The capital stock is limit
ed to $500, 900. The principal Office is
to be at Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
M. Il. ministers Conference.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
M. E. ministers of this city and vicinity,
was held at the Fourth Street Church
yesterday afternoon. Rev. d. A. Den
ton, OF Benwood. read an interesting
paper upon THE Relation OF Roman
Catholicism to Modern Progress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
Man w.ut. But Little Here Below,

But he always wants the best end OF
the bargain, and he can certainly get 1t
by calling at our store. We have some
Pianos and Organs that have been used
that must be sold az once, TO make
room. Prices will be given that will
take them away. G. A. HOUSE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
DENTISTS.
DR.. GEO. j. CADDLE.
Surgeon Dentist
No. 1915 MARKET STREET.
Over Ewing Bros. apoe@d
DENTISTS.
Over Ewing Bros.
Wbrelins Resister
rnsrmomsrer record.

Mr.. C. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
eist. made the following observations OF
the temperature yesterday: Z a. m, rs:
q. m, As; u m, So; IS p. m, OIL; z p. N, 81.
Weather, fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

w.B. Odbert, at the south end Market
street bridge, has had . large experience
In the Repair Of Watches, Clocks and
JeUelry, All work warranted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

FINE FooTwEAR-We have just re-
ceived full assortment OF low shoes
for ladies In ell the latest styles.
L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Watar Notice.

The water will be shut of from all
parties owing bills on and after May
LIST, 1898.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25
CARPETS.

Nothing unusual to see twenty statesmen with
more trade than can be waited upon in our Carpet De-
partment The reason is plain enough More Oarpets
here than you'll find in all the Carpet stores Of Wheel
inc combined and at prices that pay people to come
Come and see what we offer this week. We havn't
room to tell you here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-25

The Committee on Real Estate is TO
meet tonight before the session OF
Council.