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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-21
FOR SALE;

FOX SALE-A suburban home, consisting of
house with four rooms, an out-house. n
good cistern and two and q half or three acr
OF Ian /, situateL three.fourths of a mile north
OF the courthouse, on Cedar Springs road, inst
outside OF the limits OF the city of Dallas,
law, office gl0 Mals street, Dallas. Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-21

w ANTEo-lOl o. Dis good dry wood at
w Grand Windsor Hotel. S. Il. Mcllheny,
Manager
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-21

~ ANIED-Two fret class coat makers
" immediately, at IL. Zlmmermau's, bO7
Main h!rpet - -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-21

M ANTED--rU buy a good sized lot and
w house with three o. four rooms to be
paid for IN mOnthll iustallmenls Address
A w AdlHi Ia pOstnflca
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-21

NANrED 80 bridge csrpenters 10 work ON
w q. E,&M, q Ry Apply 20 NJ, ID. Faulk,
supt. Caldwell Il Nicely. Contractors, eli
Main street. Dallas, Texas,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
4 GIANT GRAPEVINE.

From the San D1go (Cal-( Gnlon
Many of our readers will remember an
item we published about a year ago in re-
gard to a monster grapevine of the Mission
variety, growing on the ranch of William
E. Finn several miles from the CaJon. AT
that time the reporter took his measure
ment all by guess, and that too, from
memory after his return to town. Not a
few thought our description of the big vine
a stretch eff the reportorial prerogative, yet
we have been assured by Mr.. Finn him
self that we failed to do the vine even
Justice; that its branches were longer and
covered much larger area than was rep
resented. Since then this monster has
continued to grow, until it's accumulated
weight of branch and fruit has brought to.
tai destruction to one of the two large oak
trees which supported it, and almost de
molished the domicile of its owner. From
Mr.. Flynns driver, who visited our office
Yesterday, we learn that the vine and Its
fruit have completely crushed the tree,
tearing it out by the roots. The size OF the
vine and the weight Of grapes growing up
on may be estimated when we say that the
oak tree thus Frustrated, which is perfectly
sound. is fully two feet and half in diam
eter and upward of sixty feet in height,
with corresponding spread of limbs and
branches. Mr.. Flynn estimates that on
that portion of the vine which destroyed
the tree there were fully five tons OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
VERY LIKE A MERMAID.

The residents in the neighborhood OF
Second and Federal streets, Camden, yes
terday feasted their curiosity by gazing on
q queer animal which was exhibited at a
saloon in the neighborhood. 1t was taken
from the ocean on Friday, about ten miles
out from Brigantine Beach. The creature
was caught by James F. Garrison, of Cam
den, while in company with fishing party
who were catching blue fish near the Brig
atine whistling buoy In appearance it
greatly resembles the description of the
Evolutionary mermaid, save that instead OF
its lower extremity tapering off into a
fish's tail it has two legs, each seven
inches in length The length of the ami
NAL from the head to the tip of the tail is
about two feet, and its circumference at
its thickest part about eight inches. The
head and body resemble that of newborn
baby. Two teeth can be distinctly recog
nized in the mouth, which projects like 8
shovel nosed sharks. 1t has two fins pro-
truding from it's sides. The body is not
covered with scales, but the flesh is al
most the same hue as a human beings,
while the tail is bony and is covered with
a fishy-Ike skin. The animal will be
preserved in alcohol and presented to the
Camden Microscopical Society for them to
determine what species it belongs to-
FhaEadelphia Times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
THE LIoNEss AND THE TERRIER

In Dublin. which YOU know is one of the
great cities of Ireland, there are gardens
where all kinds of wild animals are kept
for show. These are called geological gar
dens Our word zO-OLogy comes from the
Greek words, coon, an animal, and t0goS
discourse; so that zoology means that part
of natural history which treats of animals.
In these Dublin gardens there was a
lioness that went by the name of Old
Girl She was born in the gardens in
1859, and died there at the age of Is years
ca pretty old age for q ioness) after pre-
senting her owners with Sd cubs, of which
she actually reared 60 She was honess
of very high spirit, though quite gentle,
and good judges say she was the hand
soonest one they had ever seen.
These flesh eating beasts, when in health,
have no objection to the presence OF rats
in their cages; on the contrary, they rather
welcome them as relief to that sameness
of life which is the chief trial of wild
animal in confinement But in illness the
case is different, for the ungrateful rats,
not contented with sharing the lions food
then begin to nibble the toes of the help
less lord of the forest, and add much to his
discomfort.
To save Old Girl from this vexation, the
keepers placed in her cage a fine little ter
| rier. lie was at nrSt received Win sulky
growl from Old Girl; but when the first
rat appeared, and she saw the little terrier
toss him into the air and catch him across
/ the loins with snap as he came down
she began to understand what the terrier
was for.
Her whole manner was changed. She
coaxed the little dog to her side and fold
ed her paw around him as if to thank hin
for saving her from her terrible enemies
the rats Every night after that the little
terrier slept at the brest of the lioness, in
folded with her paws, and on the watcl
for enemies. You may be sure that dur
ing the six weeks that Old Girl lived afte
this the rats had bad time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

Information from Washington intimates
that the Secretary of State is about to IS
sue call for an extra session of the ted
eral senate. The call will, of course, have
the official signature of the President. The
object for which that body is convened is
to secure presiding officer, so that due
provision may be made for securing le-
gal succession in the executive, should the
presidential office devolve upon the vice
president, by the death or continued disa
bility of General Garfield,
The Republicans are now witnessing the
fruits of their own folly in attempting to
force Gorham and Riddlebarger upon the
senate as the secretary and sergeant-at
arms respectively. They refused to pro
coed to the election of a president, pro tenn
and for this negligence and partisan blund
er the present call of the senate has beer
issued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

The mysterious death of Jennie Cramer
at New Haven Conn. is attracting general
attention from the fact that it is not yei
known whether she killed herself in remorse
after her first 1ndiscretion, or died from
chloroform administered by the man who
wronged her.
Her case does not tdiffer materially from
the Hundreds that are daily occurring
The only difference is the sensational sto-
ries builded upon doubt and ignorance as
to the real facts of her demise.
Thousands of young and beautiful girls
have strayed from the paths of virtue,
Their remains have been found. and cor
oners iuries have made few enquiries and
rendered verdict of self destruction.
The history of large majority OF these
poor unfortunates who end their existence
bv suicide, if such biographies could be
written, would contain the information
that their parents or friends permitted them
to be abroad at night. This is the first
step in the downward career of young
girl, and after enjoying such freedom for
N--N--N
destruction soon follow. The story OF this
last victim is but personal application of
the general rule, and whatever the tardy
investion off the jury may develop the
social portion of the crime is fully demon
strated.
Jennie Cramer was young and beautiful
Her parents were in modest circumstances,
belonging to the middle class in the social
scale. She was vain as she was beautiful,
and believed che numerous compliments
which were showered upon her, concluding
that her beauty justified them.
As long as these remarks were
confined to the young men of her own
class she was not in imminent danger but
her beauty attracted admirers, who by
reason of their money occupied positions
in the best society. They fiattered her.
and as she was accorded that freedom
which girls of the middle class in America
too frequently enjoyed-being away from
home at night-her. ruin was accomplished
This idea of permitting young girls TO
wander about after nightfall prevails too
extensively in this country. 1t is a mis-
take to suppose that young girl can al
WAYS take care of herself, and when per-
mitted to act on that idea she will become
contaminated sooner or later.
The history of the New Haven crime is
contained in the trite sentence: JENNIE
was out at night"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
MOT RELIGION.

A rather singular incident occurred at the
Sing Sing, n. Y, camp-meeting on Sunday
last, which must be charged to the intoler
ably hot weather prevailing there. At one
of the prayer meetings in the tabernacle d
on man was observed to fall from his bench
down among the rye straw which did duty
the ground in lieu of a floor, and it was
supposed that he had gone into one of those
religious frances which were by no means
uncommon in the old time Methodist
camp-meetings, and accordingly the breth
rem and sisters sung, and prayed, and
shouted all the louder. At length, some
one rolled the PROSTATE man over to see
how he was getting along, when it was dis
covered that he had famed dead away from
the heat. 1t took two good hours of fan
ming and dosing to restore him and by
that time it was too late to go on with the
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
A DOG THAT oUTDTD TANNER.

A Rhenish regiment of artillery, quarter
ed at Metz, left that city on June 1st fol-
exercise in field maneuvers, and returned
to its barracks on July 9th. Upon open
ing one of the rooms which had been lock
ed up while the regiment was absent, the
quartermaster found dog belonging to
the men lying on the floor, still alive, but
almost dead During the thirty whine days
the poor creature had been without food
or water and must have been living upon
its own tissues-to use the Technology Of
the Tannerian philosophy When found
the dog was so weak that it could not even
lap milk, and for wodays was fed through
a tube. It survived, however, and within
ten days was as well as ever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

The public generally are aware that the
bulletins from the White House which
pretend to give the condition of the Presi
dent, contain great deal of ''gush' which
is wearisome from the fact of its frequent
REPETITION.
Exception might be taken to the term
taking nourishment as IN interviews
with the press representatives, the attend
ing physicians describe such natural act
as eating; and if the President eats,
there is no known law why the bulletins
should not so announce it. This could be
suffered in silence, but when the of1c ial
announcements state that the patient slept
sweetly", then patience ceases to be a VIZ
tue, as it is known that Gen. Garfields
weakened condition is taken advantage OF
nv DR. Bliss to write such gush about him.
Gen. Garfield is q large, manly
gentleman, and although greatly reduced
in flesh, there is no reason to suppose that
he sleeps any differently from the ordinary
man in similar circumstances. 1t is gener-
ally permitted doting mothers to describe
the rest of their babes as sleeping sweet
ly;'' but permission to use that term has
never been granted physician to describe
the sleep of great big man, even though
the sleeper is the President of the United
States A few more facts concerning the
President and his condition, and good
deal less gush would satisfy the public, II
not DR.. Bliss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

Certain of the better classsof republican
papers have denounced the coalition OF
thataparty with the repudiators of Virginia.
They have lkened tito playing with fire
er organization
In the vernacular of the street. as judi
ged by the failure of the combined force to
defeat the democracy of Virginia, playing
thunder would more nearly express the
combination.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L..
Rock ISLAND CouNTY. e

STATE OF ILLINOIS sa
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
In the Circuit Court, to the September term, 1881.
John b. Smith, We. Mary A. Smith.-In Chaneery.
Affidavit of the non residence of Mary A. Smith
the above defendant, having been filed in the
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of said County
notice is therefore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the coIuplaira ant fed his
bill of complaint in said Court, on the chaIcery
side thereof en- the 22nd day of July. 1871. ana
that thereupon Summons issued ont OF said Court
wherein said suit Ii pending. retnrnabie on
the first Monday in the month OF september next.
as liz by law required. Now, unless you the sald
nonresident defendant above named shal per
sonaly be and appear before said Circuit Court on
the first day OF the next term thereof TO DC holden
ar the Court House, in and for the said county. %
the first Monday In the mouth of Sep ember next,
and plead, answer denaur TO the said complain
ants bill Of complaint. the came and the matters
and things therein cha ged and stated will pc la
ken as confessed aud decree entered against you
according 10 the prayer Of said bill
Il. r. EARS0N, Clerk,
Rock Island. Ills, July 22nd, 1881.
K. II. CoRnnEs Comps Sol. 1-x7dzW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

administration and stalwart factions. With
Conkling, Arthur and Grant fighting from
within, the expose of such gigantic swind-
les as the star route infamies, deserving
principles when such desertion appears
advantageous, and several other disorgan-
izing elements. the republican party GER
tainly has not brilliant future.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

The republican of Mississippi are about
to fuse with the greenbackers of that state.
1t appears that the old party, known to
fame as the republican, is gradually going
to pieces. In Virginia this party united
with the repudiators and in Mississippi
with the fiat makers.
Such unholy alliances will disrupt a
united party, let alone one that is suffering
such internal strife as that between the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

The dry weather still continues to the
discomfort of everybody, and also to the
financial distress of the farming COM
munity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

Some one las remarked that DR.. bliss
may lose the President, but by the Divine
help he proposes to save Vice President Ar
thur and Guiteau.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
YOUNG PEOPLE.
Secure Homes for Yourselves

All persons contemplating marriage can secure
certificate of endowment upon which they can start
business and procure aid for the purpose of pur-
chasing Homestead Agents desired. Commu
nieate with the Maryland MUTUAL BENEFIT
CIAL ASSOCIATION OF Carroll County, for I'm
married persons. at uniontowns Lid. 6d6W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

THE SUMMER MONTHS
ie aha critical period of infant life as shown by the
bills OF mortality. compared with The ofher months
os he year As dietetic. in cases of Cholera In
fantum, Dysente Y, Chronic Diarrh@a, Cholera,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

aocg ISLAND L nrECEz CO. 3. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 800 q. m, and 4 100 . m.
Arriving at Gable at 11:20 and 6:15
leave Cable at $50 q m, and 30
Ar. e. Rock Island at S:15 a. M. aud Ship m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

pkMPHl for aaveTiise1 r h ieS Psfss
CO. New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22

Passengers carried on Freight trains follows:
EAST. Ifs pm WEST. 1910 N
GEO. M LOOSELY, Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBAIL, Il. ST. JOHN,
GenI Supr Gen. Tiki d Pass. Agt
c., r. & Q, E. 3.
LEAVE ARRIYR
St. Louis Mail. -. .........5 80 6:10 A.
ST. Louis Express. $40 P. NJ. 9:p P. NJ.
Sterling Accommodation. 10 d5 leo A. NJ.
Sterling Passenger. Tao A. II. T:i0 p. N.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
7ocg ISLAND . PEORIA sAirwAy

sHeRrEsr RouTR THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
100 a m Way Freight.
$40 & Fast Express. 1874 p m Mail and EXPIRES.
45 . Mail and Exp's. $50 g. Fast Express.
659 - F'ht q Accom'n
The 80 p train makes close connection nj
Galva with G & @ for points west: arriving al
Galeebnrg at 4 :25.p m at Burlington $40 p m al
Keokuk 1925 IA; and at Quincy 1905 p m also
making close connection at Peor with b i "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-22
The only D ARTERY

Paralysis, Blai9. and
Nervous Diseases. Rheu-
mat.sm, Gout, Swollen
Joints, scfatica, Neuralgia.
Lum bago, Aches and Pains
Nervous and General De-
bility, spinal Diseases.
Weak Back or Side, VAST
ing, Decay, Restless nights
Mo htmare. Melancholy,
DiZziness or Vertigo. Emil.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26
Some Thing 10 Dlsbsllsvs.

When Q man advertises for
partner, and wants q y0ang man to
put in ANAL invest meat Of o1OO
or $500, and promises TO pay him
u realization Of fifty or one hundred
PER cent. profit, don't believe it,
When n man offers TO give away
knowledge of the utmost value for
the cure Of consumption and any and
all other diseases, by merely send.
ing u three. cent postage stamp 10
prepay postage, don't believe it.
When \ man proposes IL make
every one else rich, aud looks 10
other peoples interest more than to
his own, don't believe 1t. When a
man offers to give you something Of
great value for something Of lpss
vaiur-in other words, give some
thing for nothing, don't believe il,
Many persons advertise Oh purpose
to tiIch men of money gained by
hard labor. and before entering III,
10 any speculation which may In
offered to you, take advantage of
the many means al your command
and ascertain the facts with refer.
ence to the proposed business before
yOu invest, and thus save yonr
money, ~ well az assist in pfirctual.
/, breaking up all swindling cs,ah.
llshnenis.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

Nett door 10 MaIey's "red store" on the
Southeast corner Of the public square, 3. b.
Aycock has opened = neat establishment
TO which he invites his friends and the
public. II il his intention to keep fam
lily grocery aud confectionery that may be
visited BY ladies, gentlemen, children and
all vino desire To purchase fresh goods
pure goods, fancy goods, nnd cheap goods
His candies are guaranteed to I've pnre' ms
canned goods are warranted fresh. Every
thing that he has will give satisfaction
Remember that his store is in the frame
bouse next door west Of Maxey'r old "Red
Store" Come now while be is opcring
his hrst stock.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

The smiling face Of Nc. Noncr,ef at Shell
tons dru- store, Indicates that there is
prosperity around Shelton d Aouer'cf.
Whether they are partners or not, will do
a good business. The store 10 well supplied
with all the best pateut medicines, deugN,
toilet articles, fancy goods, WHISTLES, wines
&C.. &c. Every article is good- and is sold
at the smallest possible profit. Be sure to
call on Mr.. Shelton when you vish any
thing i, his lue.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

Kortum, when last heard Of as 10 New
Orleans standing guard over a stesmboat
load of hue goods, which had just come
down the Mississippi river consigned 10
him for the Homer market. Thiuk OF It,
thousands OF rich and beautiful articles OF
jewelry, dozens Of watches, clocks by the
crate. &c. &c. Sandy Johnston repre-
seuts Kortum here, aud will be pleased to
ace hi. friends and customers At their
stand, next door to the post Office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26
MARRIED.:

Al the residence Of the brides father,
". ". FARRELL. ON January 10th, at 3o'ctek,
2. ~, by Rev. A. Harris, Mr.. A. :. MELLON
TO Miss WILLIE JARRELL all Of this par
ish.
Columbus sand Atlanta, Ga, psPers
please copy.
The above was accompanied With o
lage and delicious cake. May the young
couple. a. Rip Van wiukis wonid ssy'
Live long aud prosper"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

Hes g1t 'er.-has had EN-, and will com
SINUS 80 keep 'rn- Who's got Elm, an'!
what's lie s;otf Why. &. G.. H-rndon, the
stock trader from Missouri, has At kag-
band. .iAbi. y lot nov, aud will arrive
heat Thurs!sy or Friday with fresh
suppiy o: the very best Missouri mules
ever brought TO this market X. proposes
20 furnish this market. and no man IN want
Of nulcs eau deal With fairer or better
man.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26
SheriH's Sale.

State Of Losi'iasn, Pari'h Of Claiborne.
T J Upton Va. President aud Board of Irus-
tees of Homer Collrge-lu Parish Court,
No llIG.
T J linton -. President and !, ard Of Trus-
tees of Homer Coiirg---ln !,ri,h Court,
No llE.
+ J Upton ~. President and hoard Of lrns-
tee. Of Homer Collegc--ln Parish Court,
No lll9.
DY virtue Of three writs of fcri facas is-
ID snrd hy thu clerk "f the District Cont
III and for >Aid parish and state, III the
above eutiilrd sut-, AMI {" me- directed, !
have sriL.'A and will proceed in sell, To
the last aud highest bidder, wl'hn thr
legal hours If .alt, AT thr Court hons"
i,ar in the town OF Homer, on
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

Whoever has a sweet tooth, whoever.
likes pnre csndy, whoever il fond Of cake,
soda water, mead, pastry and sw-etmeats
Of all kind, and all those who wish to lie
served with polite attention, should call on
Jules Gu-rrc, Shreveport, La
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26
THE GUARDIAN.
Cash RsesIpss.

". will continue to publish under this
ho.a,ur the nance Of those who each
,s.l "a, MP their subscriptions. This list
/. io,ended ~ = memorandum for the pro-
,,.,ioo Of sub~c1bes against possible
errors In our books:
PHI Monk, tlool IA Knighten, p 90
Whitebead, 2 OO II A Ro6insop, 3 90
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

Special attention il called to the aaver-
ti..inrni of our old frirnd. l.. II. Feather
s,on. who will open, a. principal, the
Hsynrs,ill- Male and Female Academy, on
the i4th February re1t. Ar. Fratherston
il TEACHER If large experience, and has
given uni, ersal kA'i-faction to his patrons
wherever he has Taught. Wo bespeak for
him fair trial.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

McHenry & Brown, the Young druggists,
who hold forth to the world, on the west
,ide Of the public square, have stock Of
drugs, chemicals, wines, liqnors. eigsra,
tobacco. patent medicines, d c, THAI cannot
b, .rcrllrd. III their particular line. they
have every article tina, may b- rord"d. To
the world AZ h,yg-, 10 physirianr, to the
r.th. aud TO al OF hers, they ext, nj = cordrni
,ry,trIioa. Come to sec us
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

A man may smilr. and smile with or
without good reason. but when he leaves
Ellington. hou>- h" always smilrs because
he cannot help it. To L- surrounded by
So many nice things. 40 cheap, brings a
VI, as,d look To all Who drop in, lint look
becomes broad grin when you find that
tue prices are alanost nothing.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-26

They never wear out. What The shoes
sald by that popular Shreveport frm,
Aulhaupt & Stone. Shoes, boots snd hats,
the hest on earth, sold by this Arm for al
most nothing.