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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-01-07
Alligator Teeth.

As the buffalo of the Western prairie
is doomed to an early extinction, so the
same fate appears to be in store for the
Florida alligator. A day or two since
merchant of this city received box con-
tanning 1872 pounds of the teeth of the
great water lizards. Now, each one of
these teeth represented numerous sauri-
ans, as the tusks found in each animal
are neither large nor weighty. A dealer
in South Florida, has this year executed
an order from Paris for 5000 alligator
hides, where shoes of the material have
become fashionable. AS the Caloosa-
hatchie and Kissimmee Rivers are opened
to navigation, and steamers freighted
with sportsmen anxious to slaughter
these scaly reptiles, traverse those waters,
the race will fall back into Lake Okeech-
obee and the recesses of the Everglades.
Even there their safety will not be as
red.-JdcksonvilLe Letter IN Savannah
.NelCS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-01-07

excitement if the water supply happens
to be a little off-color, as it frequently isl
after heavy storm. They get an ideal
that the water is poisoned, and mol
amount of reassuring will prove the rel
verse. Such cases occurred in New
York City once or twice during the late
war with the South, and they amounted.
to almost panic. In New York they,
supposed the Croton water, which sup
plies the city, to have been poisoned by
Southerners. The absurdity lies in the
fact am about to state.
One-sixteenth grain of strychnine Isl
necessary to poison a person. That
each person might get that amount the.
water of Croton Lake would have to re-
ceive three and one-half tons Of strych-
nine. There is not so much in the
world, and it would take about three
years to procure it.
If arsenic were used, they must have.
two grains for each person, and thai
would require ia tons-a canal boat
load.
Before closing wish to call your at
tention to the following figures, hich
show the amount of water used per head
in some large cities:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-01-07
WHAT MAKES THE GRASSES
500 GROW?

GhOW!
closed my book, for Natures book
Was opening that day,
And, with weary brain, took
My hat, and wandered toward the brook
That in the meadow lay,
And there, beside the tiny tide,
Ifound a child at play.
Prone on the sward, its little toes
Wrought dimples in the sand,
Its checks were fairer than the rose.
heard it murmur, =" Mamma knows,
But not Understand"
While all unharmeda dainty blade
OF grass was in its hand. r
"what would'st thou know, my little one?'
Said l, with bearing wise;
For !, who thought to weigh the sun,
And trace the course where planets run,
And grasp their mysteries,
Unto a babys Questionings re
Could surely make replies.
what would'st thou kn6w?" again said,
And, gently bowling low,
stroked its haif-uplifted head.
With chubby hand 1t grasped the blade
And answered: 90 will know,
For 90 has whixers on 'oor face.
What makes the grasses grO9?' eiiI.t
Last fall" said, i" a grass-seed fell
To the earth and went to sleep. .r.
All winter it slept in its coy cell
Till Spring came tapping upon its shell;
Then it stirred and tried to peep,
With its little green eye right up to the sky,
And then it gave a leap.
For the sun was warm and the earth was fair;
1t felt the breeZes blow.
1t turned it's check to the soft, sweet air,
And current of life, SO rich and rare,
Came up from its roots below,
1t grew and kept growing, and that, my child,
Is the reason the grasses grow.
400 talks des like as if 90 s'pose
g baby and don't know E'i -'tHt
Bout nuffin'l But babies and evy one knows
That grasses don't think for they only grows.
NY, Mamma has told me so. as.sF --EU4'
What makes 'em start an get bigger an big
ger2 is go - tt'@'ft rttl
What is it that makes 'em grown"
How could answer in words so plain
That a baby could understand?
All, how could answer my hearth 'Twere
vain go,
To talk of the union of sun and rain
In the rich and fruitful land;
For over them all was the mystery
OF will ana a guiding hand. ..tt
What could gather from learning more
Than was written SO long agoi
i heard the pillows of science roar
On the rocks of truth from the mystic shore,
And, humbly bowling low,
1 answered alike the man and child;
"God makes the grasses grow"
W. w. Fink, in ST, Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-01-07

Mr.. Brights accession to the Cabi-
net has never affected the social life of
himself or his family. Neither his late
wife nor members of his family have ever
mixed in what in England is called soci-
ETY.. In fact, he has never even had a
house in London.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-01-07

-On Hospital Saturday nearly
1000 ladies sat in the London streets in
charge of the collecting boxes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1882-10-31

The capital stock of the New York
Sun Company is $350,0OO, which rep
resen's tho amount paid for the origi-
nal paper and the office property. This
is divided into $50 shares of 81 ,OOn
each. One of these shares was sold
not long ago FOR $4,l00, but this was
below the present valuation of SIS 900.
which brings the estimated value of
the property to Sl,75O,000. For years
the annual dividends amounted to fifty
per cent. on the par value, and lately
they have ranged from sixty-Gve to
sevcnty-6ve per cent.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1882-10-31
How She Won Him.

| have just heard the most remark
able story of the evenness of female
temper III fact it seems SO surpris-
ing to me that | think some record of
Il should be embalmed in the archives
Of Quiz. 1t is a beautiful little fairy
story and may be appropriately called
How she won him" Indeed it was
quite enough to win far worse man,
| il the worse men are ever won, which
| | dare say they are not. 1t happened
here in Philadelphia, and is in this
wise: Yon know, or rather you don't
know until | tell you (for how should
YOU'D that there was beautiful din
ner given many years ago." and she
sat opposite him aud looked ever So
charming III a wine-coored silk with
a square neck, and otherwise arrayed
as never were the lilies in any valley
ot this poor earth. Well, the idiot Of
a waiter in handling the soup upset
the entire contents of the plate right
IN her lap. just think of it, girls!
tho whole front breadth utterly ruined,
and for the world it could not bo
matched Well what did she d.? Did
she faint? Did che say "you horrd
manw Did she scream? Not at all
She passed the thing off in some wit
ty remark about. fiery baptism, and
calmly resumed her dinner. He, of
course, was delighted, thought her a
most remarkable woman, and indeed
she was; became attentive to her and
finally married her One evening,
long after the event, they were sitting
before the fire. the children having
gone to bed, and were taking about
old times, when he said:
"My dear, never told you, I think,
how first thought would like to
marry you, did ~
"Why gracious goodness, no, never"
WELL" he said. "do yon remember
that dinner at Mrs. Simkin's where
your dress was spoiled by the soup?"
Indeed do,' she replied, Il shall
never forget it as long as live.n
WELL" he continued, "you behaved
so well about it that thought you
perfect jewel"
Yes she answered, Il remember
behaving very well about it at the
time; but, good land, you should have
seen the mark of my teeth on the bed
post that night
Now wasn't that just too perfectly
rom ante for anything. - Quiz.
.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1882-10-31
Railroad KuRiOrs
Reveille.

Some days ago it was rumored and
the rumor was generally believed, that
a compromise of some kind had been
effected between the Oregon Short
Zine and the Oregon Railroad and
Navigation company. The rumor
was to the effect that the Short Line
was to construct the road from Snake
river to Baker City, and the 0. Il. &
\. Go. to finish the road from Umatil
la to Baker City, and that here the
two companies were TO unite. At one
time we believed the rumor to be cor
rect, but yesterday several dump carts
and wagons filed with provisions,
tools, Cinnamon and baggage belong
ing to the O. R. IN. Co. passed
through the city Ell route to the scene
OF operations in Burnt river CANYON.
All this, as we view it, does not look
much as though compromise has
been effected between the two rival
companies, and we are now inclined
to doubt all rumors to that effect.
Within the last few days the @. r.
Il n. Co. have surveyed and staked off
the grounds for depot in Stewards
addition to Baker City.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1882-10-31
The Utah Commissioners report that

BrlcK fomeroy, VINO Is now eOitlng
a weekly paper IN Denver, is building
very large honse near the city. The
parlor is to be 40x50 feet, and is to be
put next to the roof.
The School Board of Liverpool, after
full discussion, have decided to use
novels occasionally instead Of ordna-
ry reading books in the public schools.
A beginning will be made with some
Of Scott's works.
1t is stated that if the earth should
bs suddenly stopped in har orbit and
allowed to fall unobstructed toward
the sun, under the acceleraling influ-
ence Of his attraction she would reach
the center in about four months.
1t is announced that "Mr. Gladstone
means to detach Egypt from the Porte,
to throw the cost Of the war on the
Egyptians, and then, after this cnpr-
nous tax has been paid, to leave them
to crawl out of their difficulties as best
they may
At a recent microscopic exhibition
the sting Of a honey-bee shown upon
screen was so sharp that the sting
could barely be detected At the side
OF it was common fine sewing nee
die, magnifed in the same proportion
as the sting. The point Of the needle
seemed to be five inches across.
Victor Hugo's latest predictions are
that France, Italy aud Spain are das-
tined TO be the foremost representa-
ives of civilization; that the Turks
will be driven out of Europe, and that
the twentieth century will see all Az
RIGA civilized by means of the Medit-
errancan at Gibraltar.
A sixteen.yearold girl sought o sim
gular and painful death in Naples in
consequences of disappointed love.
While her parents were cut she went
into the cellar, built circular pyro OF
straw aud wood, followed in the cen.
ter, and then, stepping into the mid
die, set it on fire. When the old peo-
pie returned they found tho charred
remains of her half consumed corpse.
what have yon that's good?" said
very hungry traveller, as he seated
himself at table dhote at Salt Lake
City hotel, "Oh," said the waiter,
we've roast beef, roast pork, roast NUT
ron and boiled curlews." whats a
carlew? asked the traveller. "Nhy
hrd-something like a snipe." Gould
il Ay?" yes" Odd il have wings?"
'les." Then | don't want any cur
law. Anything that had wings and
could fly, and didn't leave this coun-
try, don't want for my dinner -
Hotel Mail.
Ia the sonth of Abyssinia. upon the
testimony of the late Sir Gardiner
Wilkinson, monkeys are taught sever
al useful accomplishments. One of
these is that of officiating as torch
hearers at snpper-party. Seated in
row on raised bench, they ho'd the
lights until the guests have departed,
patiently awaiting their own suppers
as a reward for their services. Occa-
sionally an obstreperous animal will
interrupt the festivities by throwing
his lighted torch among the guests,
but he is promptly caned into submis-
sion.
A USEFU1. IsvENuoN.-For ascer
tanning the water-level of steam boil
efs III the dark, Herren Schlag and
Berend, of Berlin, placed "a small lu-
nlinous feat in the water. guage and
make luminous marks near the glass
The float consists of small cylnuric-
al glass capsule, filed in the upper
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT.

The republican nominee for state super
intendent of public instruction IS described
as machine politiciea and nothing more,
precisely the man who should not be echosen
for tbs important office. The teachers of
the state complain bitterly that a Law yer
Should be nom; mated for this position, a
man who has never paid any attention to
be expected to have any sympathy with
those engaged in that calling. We are
reliably informed that many republican
teachers declare that they will not vote for
Stratton, and should a suitable candidate
be nominated by the democracy, one
identified with the educational interests of
the state, he would receive not only the
suffrages of this large class, but also all the
influence they could WELD in his favor.
No doubt many such men are numbered
among the democrats of Illinois and when
II meets, the convention will undoubtedly
see the isdom of reversing the policy of
the republicans in this respect and nomin-
ate candidate acceptable TO the class
most vitality interested.
The Democrats have precedent to en-
courage them in making contest for the
office as S. M. Etter was elected eight
years ago by majority of 10000 and the
state at that time was much more strongly
republican than at present. The ARGUS
knows whereof it speaks when it says that
if the right kind of a man is put in nom
ination at Springfield on the 7th of Sep
tember, he will receive thonsands Of repubs
lican votes. Why not try Etter again.
The dissatisfaction against Stratton is
most pronounced. Republican school
superintendents and teachers do not hesi-
tate to denounce' his nomination openly
and above board as an outrage. and. the
democrats should avail themselves of their
discomfort.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

Bureau Co. Tribune: Grief snd gloom
unquenchable abides in the herrts of the
Republican editors of LaSalle county, like
the clammy bats in the ancient sepulehcrs
of Egypt. The German Republican pa
pers of the county have left the Republi-
can party and are allying themselves to the
old Anti Know Nothing, personal liberty
party, have come out .squsrely Democrat.
In the future LaSalle county is overwhelm
ing Democratic, end hence the tears,
groars aud gnashing of teeth of the Re-
publican quill-privers
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

twelve cents on tobacco The senator
from North Carolina had declared he
wanted the balance of the revenue from
this source done away with, some $146,
600. 600, and this money obtained from
the tariff. This was the proposition of Il
democratic leader and free trader, and he
(Mr Hoar1 would call attention to the
source from which it came
Mr.. Vance replied~fhat the object of
internal taxation, as he construed it, was
to put enough money in the treasury so
that all import duties might go into the
pockets of the manufactures. He believed
that by reducing the tariff on imports an
abundance of revenue would be had for
carrying on the government. Whether
responsible or not for the death of the in
FAINT in these instances, he was willing to
the responsibility but did not think there
would be any doubt as to where the re
sponsibility would rest. The bill was
feeble sickly attempt at meeting grow
ind demand for revenue reform
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
Waddingham's immense cattle rancho

Waddingham's immense cattle rancho,
seventy miles or so due east of Las Vegas,
N. NJ, known as the Montoya grant has
been sold. It is twenty nine miles wide
and thirty-five miles long. The sale was
made to a wealthy English syndicate,
which planks down 81, 100000 for the
property and all that goes with the ranch.
Near Kingston, N. c., a negro boy, 6
years old, shot his sister, aged years, in
house. dragged the body into field. and
hid it in the rows of cotton He said the
child began to cry, and to hush il he snap
ped gun at her, as he had been in the
habit of doing. The gun went off, and
the charge nearly blew off the child's
head.
A curiosity i'm the fruit line is on ex-
hibition at Thampa, Fla. 1t consists of
five distinct, fully matured pineapples on
one stem, touching each other at the
sides, and spread out in the shape of a
fan, and around the top of the fan, like a
handsome fringe, are nineteen crownlets:
which will each make distinct plant.
A large and peculiarly shaped calculus
was removed from the bladder of man
1S years of age, at the Swinburne dispen-
sary in Albany n. T., few days SINCE.
The stone weighed nearly two ounces, and
measured one and three quarters by one
and one-half inches Its form was that of
any oblste spherdid.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
Alexander n stephens n his letter

Alexander H. Stephens in his letter ac
eepting the democratic nomination for
governor of Georgia, cites the following as
one of the principles which constitute the
partys creed of political faith: "A jealous
care of the right of election by the people.
Absolute acqriescence in the decisions of
the majority. the vital principle of repub-
lies, from which there IS no appeal but to
force, the vital principle and immediate
parent of despotism
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

The st. Louis Republican notes the fact
that the Germans of that city are register
this unusual political activity among them
in their desire to participate in the Demo
cratic primaries soon to be held ana then
vote the Democratic ticket, as they declare
that henceforth they are Democrats. The
German element of St. Louis has hereto
fore been almost solidly Republican.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

The republican party in the senate has
shown its great disposition to benefit the
masses by repeating the duty on playing
cards. The amendment passed by strict
party vote. even the ponderous David
Davis shouting yea" at the tail of the
republican procession. This removes the
reproach that the grand old party is OPP
posed to reduction of the tariff. and the
democrats will have to hunt for a new
iSSnn -.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

If bill is passed which robs the people
of $4,000, 900, the republicans, although
they are in the majority, endeavor to
place the responsibility ON the democrats.
If. however, some popular measure be-
comes a law, they claim all the credit.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

The appropriations of the present con-
gress exceed those of the last congress to
the extent of $50, ,0o0, 900 and amounts in
the aggregate to the enormous sum of
nearly $500, 900. However collected this
money comes from the pockets of the peo-
pile of the United States and amounts to a
tax of SO upon every man, woman and
child in the country
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

A clergyman in Cairo, Inl-, stated in his
sermon last Sunday that only men given
to the use of intoxicating liquors were liza
bic to sunstroke, and the next day he was
himself prostrated in the street. Here is a
chance for him to either back water or ac-
knowledge the corn.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

It Is stated that the streets ard pub
lie places of Paris are lighted with 49,
815 gas-burners, 63 electric lamps, IS
vegetable oil lamps, and 493 mineral oil
lamps.
Colonel Robert G. Shaw, who fell
while leading his colored troops at Fort
Wagner, viii have bronze memorial
in front of the State House at Boston.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

man might be pardoned should he
rest under the belief that DeLesseps is sole
owner of the Suez canal. DeLesseps is
all fuss and feathers, and he will yet lead
his country into trouble unless he is sat
down on, as he probably will be-
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTsIcT.
Democratic Congressional Convention at Mon
mouth, Thursday. August 81, 1882.

The Democracy Of the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district requested to
send delegates to Convention to be held at Mon
mouth, Warren County, ON Thursday. August 81,
1892 at O'Clock p. nI.. for the purpose of nominat
ing candidate for Congress, and to transact such
other business may be presented for the consid-
Grafton of the convention.
The several counties in the Congressional district
will he entitled 10 the following representation based
npon the vote for Hancock and English in 1880:
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

Chicago Times: Arthur to congress:
''ft is written, Thou shalt not steal .
Congress to Arthur: ''You be d-di We
propose to carry on the old business at the
old stand -
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

The earnings of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul road for July were $466. 900.
decrease of S27 900 as compared with the
corresponding months last year.
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic voters of Rock Island county and
all Others who are opposed TO the Republican party,
under its present management. requested 10
meet in their respective townships ON Saturday. Au-
gust IL. 1882 To select delegates 10 the Democratic
County Convention TO be held in the eonrt house, at
Rock Island, ON Thursday. August Il. at 1 p. IN,
which is called for the purpose of selecting dele
gates the Democrat Convention, 10 be held
at Springfield. Wednesday. September 4, also deI-
egates 10 Con ssfonl and Iegisative Convention
10 be hereafter holden a1si also nominate can
tlidates for County Judge. County CleFk, Sheriff.
Treasireg4 Superintendent of schools and Coroner,
and transact such other business as may properly
come before flle convention. sA
The several. .foNnships entitled to representa-
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

IHuISudy, otPttlkIDeI Y 3ooS,
AT II O'Clock a. m. for the purpose of nominating
one candidate for treasurer one candidate for
state superintendent of public instruction, and to
transact such other business as may be proper for
its consideration.
The several counties in the state are entitled to
delegate for each 400votes cast for Hancock and
English in 1880 and delegate for each fraction
thereof of 200 and over. the counties, votes
and delegates being Is follows:
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05
CALL FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC con
yENTION.
Thursday, September Z, 1882,

The Democracy of ali the connties in the state of
Illinois requested to send delegates 10 the state
convention which will be held al Springfield, on
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

By order of the state democratic central commit
Tee. D. b. GILLIAN, Chairman.
W j. MIzE. Secretary. 4t
The Rock Island Argus., 1882-08-05

By order of the Democratic Congre essonal Com
mittee, 11th district. cHAs. III. WAIFAkER,
MACoMB. His. August l. 1892. Chairman.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-06-08

|. The Republicans of Lyon county
are fighting each other worse than
Kilkenny cats, The Emporia Re-
publicans, with child like simplic-
ity believe that reform can come
within its rotten party, with its
excavations. It's no use Mr., Re-
publican, the same kind of poll
ticians have been trying to make
that remedy work in this Barton
county for years, and the harder
they work--the farther off they
get. Better join the Democrats
at once and then altogether, we
can bury the plotting rascal too
deep to ever hear the loudest toot
of GabrieIs horn. 1t is either that
or drag along in the present mis-
cradle rut you are going; but
our advice is to get right out i'm
mediately among honest men
where you belong.-Democrat.