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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16

privacy since the smashup OF the train.
So We fixed up a bed on the floor Of a
compartment for our sick man and then
Iput his family in to look ont for him
When the train left we found ourselves,
very much to our satisfaction, alone. ]
had telegraphed ahead to Burgos to have
hot water cases. then the only mode Of
heating cars in Europe, ready ON our
arrival
The engineer of our train was an
Englishman. As it was so important
that I should not be delayed gave him
o sovereign and his stoker another and
asked him as favor to make time. He
said he would and kept his word But,
arriving at Burgos. We found that the
train from Santander going south was
two hours late, SO my wife and start
ed out to see the famous town.
At Bursos / tried to get an English
paper, but none was to be had, and no
one there had ever seen one.
But here some startling news came
flashing over the wires, nothing less
than that there had been q revolution at
Madrid, the capital Amadeus, the late
" elected king, had suddenly resigned,
and a republic had been proclaimed
with CASTELAR, at the head.
<r~ - c-~,,~,cAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
CHAPTER 1.-The writer describes
his boyhood. He lived in q happy
home. Later he obtaiued o situation
with n sugar broker. He soon began
TO speculate in stocks in q small way
and led fast life. getting into debt.
In partnership with Weed, he sets up
for stockbroker, bnt does little
business, and the firm is soon dis
solved. Meeting . detective Urving)
he is'introduced by him to two other
detectives STANLEY and White) all
three being rascals. They offer the
writer $4,000 to 60 to Europe and
negotiate stolen bonds. He accepts
and sails for England. II-Tells
where the stolen bonds came from.
III-The writer, travelling on the
continent, hears the story Of the
Van Tromps; meets with an adven-
ture. lv-The writer sells the bonds
in Frankfort and returns to New
York with the plumber. Another job
is offered to him, which came up as
follows: Edwin James Of London
committed forgery TO raise money.
The for kery was discovered. and
James He'd to New York, where he
practiced his profession-the law.
Being employed to draw q will, he
arranged with one Brea to secure the
inheritance to themselves. Needing
ready money. they took in the three
detectives above mentioned. All
acting together, succeed in raising o
largo sum on the estate. They at.
tempt to gain still more, but the
fraud is detected and is failure
v-The fate OF James and Brea is
given. The writer and q friend
Mac perpetrate new swindles in Ger
many. then go to England. where
they operate further upon the Banl
Of England. but accomplish nothing
vI-The writer and "pals" 90 to Rio
South America. There they capture
$4,000. but are suspected and barely
get away without arrest. They re
turn to Europe. VII-The writel
goes to London, victimizes the Banl
OF England; then goes to Paris, vic
timizes the Rothschilds; returns t.
England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16
A Physician Talks.
THE REMARKABLE STORY AND
AFFIDAVIT OF DR.. LEWIS
BLUNDlN.
A01etea WIN Paralysas 16r TWe1eys
ave Yeas-A Case q Wsrla wsas
lntereut.

A01etea WIN Paralysas 1br TWeney.
ave YeaEs-A Case q Werla WsAs
(From he PAiladeiphia smes)
Lewis d. Blundin Was born in ~ q
Bridgewater, Pa, and 10 now . resident Of
Hulmeville same state. He went through
the war as private, sergeant and hospital
steward Of Company c. 2sth Pa Volunteers.
As result of an attack Of typhoid fever in
Ca, his kidneys became affected and this
finally developed into spinal disease, which
lasted through his army service. In '66 he
was mustered out and entered jefferson
Medical College, Phila-, Is q student from
which he graduated two years later. The
remainder Of the story is best told in his own
words:
'One day, after had graduated, was
lying on a sofa at my home in Manayunk,
when I felt q cold sensation in my lower
limbs rs though the blood had suddenly left
them. When tried to move them ! was
Mortified at the discovery that was para-
lyzed from my hips to my toes. The paral.
ysis was complete and a pin or q pinch OF
the flesh caused no pain. ] could not move
q muscle. l called in DR.. William &. Todd,
Of Philadelphia. He made m exhaustive
examination Of my case, and announced
that my trouble was caused by infiamma-
ton Of the spinal cord, and that ! would
likely have another stroke Of paralysis. l
consulted DIR. I. w. Gross and DIR. Pancoast
Of Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and DIR
Mor.house, Of Philadelphia, with the same
result.
Zone day last September decided tn try
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
I had always been troubled with sort Of
vertigo after my first stroke Of paralysis 10
such an extent that when ! got out of my
bed my head would swim and I had diff
Guilty in saving myself from falling. NV
appetite was bad, digestive organs ruined
and no assimilation of food. In addition to
my many other ailme nts, rheumatism held
prominent place. BY the time ! had finish.
ed the first box of Pink Pills ] was compare
lively free from these minor ills. First one
all would disappear, then another until The
pills got TO work upon the foundation stones
Of my carbohydrates. Before ! had
taken the six boxes of pills, was sitting in my
chair one afternoon. when i felt a curious
sensation in nv left foot. Upon investigation
I found il had nexed, or in other words. be-
l come movable, and l could move it. From
| that time on my improvement was steady and
| it was not long before | was walking around
| on cru.ches with little or no discomfort. IL
1 was three years before taking Pink Pills
| that had been able 10 use the cruichrs mt
| any time; and I feel sure that Pink Pills
| have done me more good than all the doctors
and all the medicine in the country and as
they are not costly I can easily afford The
| treatment"
Sworn to before me this 18th day IF May
1888. GEORGE HARRISON, Not. Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16
(To be continucd.)


Charles B. Hood, broker and man
ufacturer's agent, Columbus. Ohio.
certifies that Dr. Kings New Dis
covery has no equal as cough rem
edy. j. d. Brown. proprietor st.
James hotel. Fl. Wayne. Ind. testi-
fies that ne was cured of a cough of
two years. standing. caused by la
grippe. by DIR. Kings New Discovery.
B. f. Merrill, Baldwinsville, Mass.
says that he has used and recon-
mended it and never knew it to fail
and would rather have it than any
doctor, because it always cures.
Mrs. Hemming. 222 East Twenty
fifth street, Chicago, always keeps it
at hand and has no fear of Group, be-
cause it instantly relieves. Free
trial bottles at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16
CHAPTER VIII.

As narrated i'm an earlier chapter,
left England two days before the first
lot Of false bills was sent in. / left Sc
rene and confident of the future. My de-
parture was u happy event in double
sense. All my negotiations had been
carried ON mt considerable expense Of
nerve, and in leaving 1 left everything
in such trim that success seemed GER
tain, with all chance Of danger eliri-
mated from che venture. felt that the
trying toll was now all over, with moth
ing for me to do but to reap the harvest,
and that without effort or care OH my
part.
So when the late November sun look
cd down ON mel crossed by daylight
this Understanding on the deck Of that
same wretchcd channel steamer, it look
ed on happy man. I did not know
then that success in wrongdoing was ever
q failure. The anxious toll Of the Lon
don and continental negotiations was
u thing Of the past. Was I not young?
Wealth was or soon would be mine.
Was I not in perfect health, body sound
and digestion good, and, above all, was
not the woman I loved awaiting me in
Paris. to give herself to mo in all her
youth and beauty, and then somewhere
across the western waters would I not
find in some tropic seas q paradise,
which gold would make mine, where
could bear my bride. and there, turning
over new leaf. live and die with the
respect of all good men mine?
Here was n stately structure was 60.
ing to erect, but how rotten the founda.
ton! I fancied, in my case Mt least, the
eternal course Ut things would DO staid
and that justice would grant me clear
bill Of health. She did give mo that
but IL was long years after and only
when she had had from mo her pount
IF flesh to tho very last ounce.
Joined my sweetheart and her fam
lily ut the Hotel st. James. Rue Saint
Honore, and our wedding day being
fixed week ahead We all set out sight
seeing and having good time general
ly. Inow engaged the coachman hat
met before ms my valet, and % very goot
all around handy man he proved to he
OF course ] was anxious to hear that tn
first coup ON the bank had succeeded
but was tolerably confident it was nj
right. Had 1t fallen through it woul'
have proved awkward for me.
Late one December morning ON open
ing my eyes my first thought was, j
will be hit or miss at the Bank of Eng
land within tho next 60 minutes. W
had engaged for coaching party to Yer
saillcs and were To- dine there. I lef
for the drive that day with n dim fca
that before tho sun set might be undo
the necessity Of leaving Paris in n hurry
When starting for Versailles, I lief
my servant behind to wait for tho On
pccted telegram and to bring i. to m
by rail. We were ut dinner. and wa
just raising n glass Of champagne TO m
lips when saw my valet. Mum, eros.
ing the esplanadc. He entered the roor
and handed me n telegram. Tearin
open the envelope, I read:
"All we'll Bought and shipped 4
bales"
That meant the first lot for $40, 90
had gone through safely. 1t was ce
tainly n great relief. Three days after
received se5, 900 in United States bono
from George in London, my first shal
Of the proceeds. I sold the bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16
Piles! Puesl Piles!

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment viii cure
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. It
absorbs the tumors. allsys the itching at once.
acts as poultice. gives instant relief. DR.. Will
liams' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only for
piles and itching OF the private parts, and nothing
else. Every box IL guaranteed. Sold BY drug
gists, sent BY mail. for 50 cents and 81 per box.
williams Manufacturing company. Proprietors,
Cleveland, Ohio. Sold BY T. b. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-16

one cry 1 plunged INTO the sea anu
awoke. 49,.
That dream would easily have joined
the long procession of forgotten dreams,
but it was recalled many time during
many years. And, try as might, felt
it to be a portent and a prophecy.
When awoke in the morning was
dumfounded to find blizzard blowing
that the cattle would not face and with
every appearance Of continuance. In re.
ply to my inquiries learned they some.
times blew in those ATTITUDES for week.
This was pleasant news for me, and the
prospect made me nervous. 1t was now
Thursday, the fourth day since our de-
parture from Paris. And what might
not have happened in London iii that
timel Here was as completely isolat-
ed from the outside world and from all
news about my companions in England
as if on desert isle. For all knew
discovery might have been made and
full details Of the fraud might be blaz-
ing in the press of Europe. began to
fear I had run into trap. To make
matters worse, the steamer Ell Rey Fe-
ipe was advertised to sail Monday from
Cadiz, and to miss her seemed danger
Gus indeed.
Twas prisoner in a wretched inn in
defile Of the Pyrenees, with civil
war raging and no telling what might
arise to detain Us. Our objective point
was only some So miles away, but with
roads deep in snow, with wretched cat
tie and more wretched Spaniards for
drivers, there was poor prospect of max
ing Roadway. felt it would never do
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
DispeIlIng an Illusion.

One of my readers wants to know the
correct pronunciation of the word
'Llanthony. 1t is always a painful
thing to me to dispel the prevalent IL
lusion that newspaper editors know ev.
erything. but owing, | suppose. to the
fact that was taught Latin and Greek
in my youth, when ought to have been
learning the tongues of the living, |
have grown up ignorant of the proper
pronunciation of Llanthony All can
boast of is a general idea that in Welsh
most of the oonsonants are vowels and
most of the vowels sounds which no
Englishman can hope to initiate But
if any of my readers can throw any light
on sLlanthony" | shall be happy to as
sist in spreading it.-London Truth
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
NINE. ALBAf2I.
An Incident In which Patti Answered .
Remark About Her.


Remark About Her.
To writer in The Woman at Home
Nine. Albani has been giving some de-
tails of her life. My voice is certain
amount of care to me. she said. You
think that il always sounds fresh and
cIear?'' Well, / watch over it and never
allow il to become tired if can help it.
On the days / am engaged to sing at the
opera | do not talk above a whisper for
many hours beforehand, besides which
/ believe in c..reful diet. Tea ] forbid
myself Bordeaux l find excellent And
sometimes, between the acts Of an opera,
take, through straw. a cup OF bouil-
Ion made in the French way. which |
find very restorative
Mime. Albani could sing any tune
sung to her long before she could speak.
my sister, " she added. will tell you
that she distinctly remembers my first
soprano note--a real note, long sustain
ed We were playing together in orr cot
in the early morning before the house
hold were astir, and, baby though she,
too, was, she has not forgotten the effect
made upon her. AT s years old actual
ly entered the musical profession. All,
do not Taught 1t is true. made little
'tournee' of some months duration and
was much petted and spoiled wherever
| went Then a few years later | was
sent to be educated at a convent and
engaged TO take the soprano solo at a
mass.
There is good-and true-story of
how one day AdeIina Patti, when
walking down Regent street one morn
ing with her first husband, the Marquis
de Caux, stopped at the windows Of the
stereoscopio company. There were
shown, side by side. photographs OF her
self and the debutante, Mile. Emma AL
bani Patti stood close to the window
and was unnoticed by a young man
lounging in the background Look. !"
he exclaimed in loud and jubilant
voice. lat that photograph of Albani.
She's the new prima donna, and every
body is raving over her Patti will be
nowhere very soon. That's one thing
certain" And Patti, turning round sud
denly upon the speaker, made him o
swift little courtesy. THANK you. sir, :"
she exclaimed. her eyes sparkling with
mischief The man was rooted to the
spot with amazement. Patti stopped just
an instant to enjoy the effect she had
created aud then tripped off laughing
through the crowd on her way home
ward
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
The Place to Buy q Lot.

Murray Hill is rapidly becoming the
most attractive part of the city. 1t il
now considered the most desirable To-
cality for residence. It's large and
finely located lots, so accessible and con.
venient, make it only matter of a short
time before Murray Hill win be covered
with such pretty cottage and residences
rs are now to be seen there, It's streets
are laid off with discrimination and an
eye to making it an integral part of the
city, with the advantage of avery unique
and desirable plat of its own Large lots
and broad avenues give most Inviting
aspect to this charming locality. Bet
ter cali ON Mr.. Melvin and secure a
choice lot or two. Terms. SIS to $40 a
month
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

For thiisd lphia, New York, nd the hL
chsT gil & al oceLton, $40 8 81 q. n. I'D
IL 8 and 10 p. m. Sundays. st0tn
40 ?. no.
FoR BosToE-- Colonial Express, Ws,k dsn
with through Pullman kff,t Iaacs tus I'D
vestjbule palace cosohes, ita,et Union Sisiip
Baltimore, S 90 a n. (conrecii,n ltsve A..
napolis . 90 a. n. J; eIiivts BotlcB tvs sn.
mer MARY labO" Route 81 p. n
Boston Express, dsily, lraSte Unior Statin
~ 7. IN. Arrives Bofton Z SOa. N. PHI.
man We ibu.e Rt ffet Slttpu Ger thrortl 10
Boston Coz nection leaves ALlsl6iif i9ts,
m. We. k Gays.
FoR TIN WIsT-Leave Union Staten, Bale.
Fast Line, dsily, II 40 a. m. for riuiIul
and way points.
EN- sy lvania Limited, II 40 a n. dali itr
Pitishure snc Chicago.
Chics go and IT L. uis Fxrrtfs, {5 T. y,
daily for Pttebu g, 81 Louis, ard tbiogo
Western EXpIets, 20 ?. n daily fer Pie
burg, Chicago and Cievelsnd. CcDted' ~
Toledo except Sa urcsy.
Sout wettsrD Expires S % p. N. daily IN
Pittsburg, Coiun bus, Cincinnati, and f.
Louis.
Pacific Express. II 81 p. m. daily for Pii'
burg, Chicago, Toledo. eId Columbus Coz
nects for Cl. W land sc,pt satwdy.
FoE THK NoRTH- Leave nioD statior-N
agara Exp ese b3 o. m. week da's. ~
Line for Wiihamspot, ElmiTa, aId Loet b.
ven = 40a m. week days Rocl ester ~
Buffa hxpTest, o. p. NJ. daily except ~
dfday. Northern E>pr,ss, II 30 pm. W.
iiaipspor Express as =. m. dsil'.
For iurtbei information address CON
Studds, Pafssr ger Agt. Southeafterr DiitIhl
RAJ more and Potomac Station, Wsfbrgci'
d. G.
s. NJ. PROVOST, J r. WOOD
General Manager. Gen. PaeeenEer Aren't
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
Beware ofOintm<nts for Casarrh shzt
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they Will do is ten fold TO the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by +.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Hall s Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney 81 Go. Testimonials
free.
ETSold by all druggists,price 75c. per
bottle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

From letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman. of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted 10 make this extract: II
have no hesitation in recommending DIR,
Kings New Discovery. as the results
were almost marvellous in the case of my,
wife. While was pastor of the Baptist
Church at Rivts juno ion, she was
brought down with Pneumonia succeed
ing La Grippe Terrible patoxyisms of
coughing would last hours with little
interruption ard ii seemed as if she
could not survive them. fried rec
commended DR.. Kings New discovery;
1t was quick in fits work and highly
satisfactory in results Trial bottles
free al Feldmeyer Bros. Drug Store.
Regular SIZE soc and 81 60
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles. or no pay required
ton or money refunded Price % cents
per box. For sale by Feldn-eyer Bros,
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

Picked olives are tonic for the
nerves, rs is celery. While the latter is
an excellent digester and should be sup
piled in crisp, tender pieces to those
whose digestion is faulty. yet every.
where it is an excellent appetizer.
Among other healthful appetizers water
crosses are in the very front rank All
greens are antiscorbutic. but water
crosses are especially valuable for this
reason. New York Dispatch.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

says the st. Louis Journal of Aqricul-
tire in an editorial about No-To- BAG
the famous tobacco habit cure. I'VE
know of many cases cured by No-To-
BAG, one, a prominent st. Louis archi-
tect, smoked and chewed for twenty
years; two boxes cured him so that even
the shell of tobacco makes him sick. y
No-To-Bac sold and guaranteed by VIM.
III. Rullman. No cure no pay. Book
free. Sterling Remedy Co.. New York
or Chicago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How it Happened.

Tho following remarkable event in a lady's
!afGT interest the reader: For long time
lad 4 ereible pain at my heart, which nut
tered almost incesSantly. had no appetite
ana co4id not sleep. | would be compelled
tositup in bed and belch gas from my sfor-
ach until thought every minute would be
my last. There was a feeling OF oppression
about my heart and was afraid to draw a
laiI breath I couldn't sweep room With
God, by the help Of New Heart Cure all that
Is past and feel like another woman Be-
fore using the New Heart Cure / had taken
different s0-called remedies and been treated
Dy doctors without any benefit until l was
both discouraged and disguised. My husband
bought me bottle OF DIR. Miles New Heart
Cufe. and an happy to say l never regretted
II as now have a splendid appetite and
sleep well. weighed rs pounds when be-
gan q king the remedy. and now weigh l50sk.
Its elect In my case has been truly marvel
GUS IL Tar SURPRISES any other medicine
have ever taken or any benefit I ever re-
celred from physicians''-M Harry Starr
RotfSsrslle. Pa October - 1So2
i)r- Miles New Heart Cure Is sold on posi-
tixe guarantee by "A druggists, or by the DR.
Miles Medical Co. Eikhart, Ind. on recent 81
price, u per bottle. six bottles S. express pre-
paid. This great discovery by an eminent
specialist Ia heart disease contains nefthe-
opiates nor dangerous drugs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
MOT WHAT WE SAY, but
- what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does, that
tells the story of its merit and success
Remember HOODS CURES.

IF you want wholesome, nutritious
Bread, buy RrLLMAN's Vienna and
Home made Bread and Rolls. 10
Church Street, opposite Md. Hotel. See
advertisement.
Skates Skates ! Skates
Call and look at the great bargains
in Skates at BASIL q PARLETT's
foot of Church Street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
10 HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in . fine healthy CON
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cur,
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correc
kidney disorders and destroy worms, givin,
new life to an old or over-worked horse. q
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
For sale by FeldmeYer Bros. City
Dug tore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

Stamped Table Linen, also reduction
in colored stamped table and buffet
covers. at Mrs. III. F. HoLIDAyoKE's.
Hats Trimmed and untrimmed, reduc-
ed to low figures at MRS. 81. +. HoII-
DAYOKEsS@
See Leon Gettleib 'sTspecialsale ad
in another column OF the CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08
MONEY TO LOAN,
On mortgage Apply to n. H..
GREEN, Law Building, 10 Church
Circle.

Don't Tobacco spi, or smoke Your
Life Away
is the truthful, startling title of book
about No-To-Bac the harmless, guaran-
teed tobacco habit cure that braces up
nicotinized nerves, eliminates the nico-
tine poison, makes weak men gain
strength, vigor and manhood. You
run no physical or financial risk, as No
To-Bac is sold by VIM. H. Rullman I'M
der guarantee to cure or money refund
ed. Book free. Address Sterling Rene
dy Co., New York or Chicago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

60 to A. Harris for Tobacco and
Cigars. Best cent cigar in the city
Our own manufacture All the bes
brands IF Chewing and Smoking Tobac-
co. Ora Sely's Chewing Tobacco a foe-
cialty A. HART, rs Maryland avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

Chamberlain's Eye ana Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

A genius has arrived at the conclusion
that a gold coin passes from one to an
other 1000, 900. 600 times before the
stamp or impression upon it becomes OBJ
liberated by friction
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-02-08

of all kinds reduced to
low figures. also ginghams and out
ings, can be gotten at Mrs. M. f.
HOLIDAYoKE's.