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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01
Beer Not Intoxicating.


hay finally come to the conclusion
that lager beer as a beverage is not in
toxicating.
hav been told so by a German who
drank it all mite long. just TO try the ex-
pertinent, and was obliged to go home
sober in the morning. / have seen this
same man drink Is glasses, and if he was
drunk it was in German, and nobody
could understand it.
1t is proper enuff to state that this
man kept lager beer saloon. and could
have no object in stating what was not
strictly thus.
] believed him to the full extent of my
ability. / never drank bat three glasses
of lager in my life, and that made my
head untwist as tho it was hung on the
end of a string, but was told it was
owing to my bile being out of place;
and | thot it was so, never billed over
wus than did when | cot home that
mite. My wife thot / was goin' to die,
and | was afraid | shouldn't, for it SEEM
ed as tho every thing had ever eaten
in nv life was coming to the surface:
and | believe that if my wife hadn't
pulled off my boots just as she did
they would hav cum laundering up,
too.
MaOahow sick I wuzi Fourteen years
ago, and can taste, it nowi
/ never had SO much experience in so
short time.
If any man shud tell me that lager
beer was not Intoxicating, / shud believe
him, but if he slnd tell me that / wasn't
drunk that mite, and that my stummick
was out of order, / should ask him to
state in a few words just how man felt
and acted when he was set up.
If / warn't drunk that mite, had some
of the most natural simpttlms that
man ever had and kept sober.
In the first place, it was about eighty
rods from the place where | drank the
lager beer to mi house, and / was just
two hours on the road, and hole bust
ed through each one of nv pantaloon
neez. and didn't have any hat, and
tried to open the door by the bell-pull,
and hiccoughed awfully, and saw every
thing in the room trying to get round on
the back side of me, and, sitting down
on chair. ! did not wait long enough
for it to get exactly under me when
wuz going round, and / set down little
too soon, and missed the chair by about
twelve inches. and couldn't get up soon
enough to take the next one that came
along; and that amt awl; my wife said
/ WIZ as drunk as beast, and as
said before, began to spin up things
freely.
If lager beer is not Intoxicating, it
used me most almighty mean, that 1
know.
Still / hardly think that lager beer is
Intoxicating, for Ihave been told SO; and
am probably the only man who ever
drunk eny when his liver was not plumb.
don't want to say anything against
harmless temperance beverage, but if
ever ] drink eny more it will be with mi
hands tied behind and mi mouth pried
open.
/ don't think lager beer is intoxicat-
ing, but if / remember rite, / think it
tasted to me like glass of soap-suds
that a pickle has been put tew soak in.
Josh RiE{i3sgs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01

replied the stranger, in a subeued voice,
and looked quite alarmed. Why said
Merewether, ..they are il mourning for
the late train. .
A country doctor was sent to see La
borer who had received conclusion of
the brain. He told his wife to apply
leeehes, which he promised to send.
The next morning he found the man
worse and delirious, and asked the wife
whether she used the leeciles. She an
swered that she had given him one;
whereat she was told by the Indignant
doctor that she had risked her hus-
bands life. The poor woman pleaded
that she had done her best. II cut un
up small, vinegared and | peppered
un; but "a ID liefer die nor take anoth-
err
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01
OH sOLDIERs.

The old soldiers in this city met yester-
day and formed an organization to be
known as the "Old Soldiers Decoration
Association" The formation is for the
purpose of decorating the graves of the
old soldiers buried in Riverside annually
and also TO raise funds for the erection of a
monument. The following officers were
elected: President, i. E. Hemenway; vice
president, G.. g. Griffin; Mr. G. Follett and
d. L. Swander; secretary, d. A. Holt;
treasurer, Amos Altimus. A meeting of
the association is called for Saturday even
ing, at seven O'Clock, at tie City Clerks
Office. All old soldiers are requested to
attend.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01
Bed Fancies.

Fantastic bed-coverings are all the
rage. Quilts made of plush of divers
co1ors, pieced with fancy stitches and
finished with deep border of lace with
heavy mesh. are very handsome. Pill
low shams are correspondingly elabor-
ate. Lace spreads and shams over
bright-colored silks are still much used.
Even if a bed is covered with a white
spread dash of color is deemed .indis-
pensable, and scarf-like drapery of
brocade in all the Oriental tints is
thrown, as If by accident, across the
foot of the bed. A rich set, spread and
shams. was made recently of sheer mus
lin, bordered with a deep band of ruby
plush and finished with fall of heavy
antique lace. Philadelphia Progress.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01
A Great Treasure HIDDEN Ninety Years.

At Dijen. the other day, a M. Chanut,
the owner of very old house. found be-
hind shelf in cupboard or pantry
several boxes containing nearly S62. 900
in gold. The money was carefully done
up in rouleux, with a card in each box
specifying the amount it contained. The
theory that the hoard belonged to NJ.
Louis Moussier, who occupied the house
during the Revolution, was confirmed
by finding his name on the roll of coin,
the writing agreeing with his signature
on notarial deeds. He died in 1916, leav-
ing all his property to his wife, who sur
vived him 81 years. At her death she
left part of her property to a local con-
vent, but the heirs of her husband and
herself defeated the nuns in lawsuit
over the legacy, and they will now take
the sum just discovered. The lodging
was occupied by q lawyer named Roger,
whose cook had for years set a mouse
trap nightly on the mo'defing old board
hiding the treasure, and the tenant pre-
cedin~ him was n rascally notary who
was sent to the gall-ays for forgery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01

6ylvans to send Junior four Dared crew,
senior double, and pair-oar 1t is
doubtful whether the Sylvans will be able
to comply with this request. as the time is
short and the weather has been so bad
that they have not had much time to prac-
tica
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01

In Gilbert and Sullivan's new piece
the principal character is the Lord
Chancellor, who is in love with one OF
his own wards, and is Obliged, therefore,
TO obtain his own consent to the union,
and satisfy himself that he is all that
can be desired Finally he oyercomes
all sciaiples.
Many Of the villages in the pennssi.
vania coal regions are undermined bs'
the excavation Of coal, and are said tc
be liable to cave IN ct any times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-01
PILES! FILESi! eTLEEs.tl
> aS=e Cure Pound atsLast. Fsoione IL caa
FILES!

- A%-e cure Found attLaSt. fsC ,etne * est
suRer
A sire cure for the Blind. Bleeding
Itcni'ig and liberated Piles has been
discovered by DR.. Williams IAN Indian
refne.ty), called DR.. Williams Indian
Ulntment A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases OF 25 and 50
years standing. No one need suffer
i've minutes after applying this won
derfnt soothing medicine. lotions,
Instr 1mcnts and Electuaries do more
harm than good Williams Ointment
aosorbs the tumors, alIays the intense
itching particularly at night after
getring warm in bed). acts as a poui-
tice; gives instant aud painless relief.
and is prepared only for Piles, itching
OF tine private parts, and nothing else.
Read what the Hon. J. M. Coffin
berry. of Cleveland. says about DR..
Williams Indian pile Ointment: l
have used scores of pile cures and It
affords me pleasure to say that | have
never found anything which gave such
immediate and permanent relic as DR.,
Williams Indian Pile Ointment.
For sale by all druggists, Or mail1d
on receipt of price 81 90.
+ s. T. Henry & Co.. Props,
Cleveland. Ohio
] Fer aale by McCabe & Wheaton. Rock Island.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

SOME excitement was caused on Tuesday
by the strange disease and death of COW
belonging to w. o. Thomas. She had al
ways been very gentle, but suddenly became
vicious and dangerous. Some thought it
was case of hydrophobia. Her head
seemed to be principally affected. She died
Wednesday morning. Her horns were
found to be hollow, and the most reasonable
supposition is that her brain was in some
way diseased.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
ON Thirty Days, Trial.

We will send Dr.. Dyes Celebrated Electro. Y olta.
lie Bells and other Electric Appliances on trial for
for thirty DAYS 70 young mon and older persons who
guaranteeing speedy relief, and complete restora-
ton Of vigor and manhood, Also for Rheumatism
Neuralgia Paralysis. Liver and Kidney difficulties,
Ruptures and many other diseases illustrated pam.
phe &c Mt free Address voltaic Belt Co. Marshall,
Mich MI ly
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
NICE little prong Garden Hoes at
u. w. Donaldson a Co.'S.

CosoEnr-BRAss BAsD,-It is proposed
to give concert on of Thursday night Of
next week, for the benefit of our Brass
Band. The Band, We learn, is making pro-
gress, aud deserves the favor and aid of our
community. We hope there may DO q full
attendance.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
A. lsseressIng Fact.

In France, all patent medicines must be
endorsed by an official board of physicians
before they can be sold. In lieu Of such q
law in America, the people have resolved
themselves into a National committee which
has endorsed Swayne's Ointment for allay-
ing itching accompanying the Piles, az the
only reliable remedy in the market. Its 4
poor rule that wont work both ways.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
ATTENTION.

TRuSD asts rs TO publish the fact that
ne day after the adjournment Of the Legs
Hs0re, several suspicious characters trsy-
elng through By rail were arrested at this
pace Does he supPofe there IS any con-
section between these tvo facts
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

HINzn's business at Palestine is twenty
five per cent larger than 1t was year ago.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

To MAKE room for other matter, we issu,
the Tax List as a Supplement, folded II
the paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
HOME NEWS
CARLOAD of corn expected at HINnE's.

~ CARLOAD of corn expected at HINzIE's.
Genuine Singer Sewing Machines, nee
u dies, oil, and attachments.
Null sH'' received Two p P R. Turner m Co.
u Coon asst. all sizes Warmers corsets,
inst received. JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
" wAs1m.-To trade buggy and harness.
d for strong spring hack, apply at this office
= Oy1So TO wash-out on the railroad we
=. had no mails the first three days of this
= week.
We are now Offering good lot of clothing
= at New York cost. We mean it
JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
- Tug Baptist church is now being rapidly
pushed forward Mr.. Tomlinson of Kyle is
the builder.
4 White goods, lace and striped peques--
y Lawns, crossbar muslin, Nainsook etc.
- good variety just opened.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
WALL Paper styles 1882 lOc to 75c per
roll Last year styles cheaper.
j. w. NANCE.
- The Methodist church at this place is to
= have new Mason II Hamlin organ.
Q VEGETABLES are now very plenty, but not
y very cheap.
= WANTED. TO trade a fine breech-loading
= shot gun, for COW, apply at this Office
@ P. r. Turner & Co., have just received
" q carload of galvanized barbed wire, which
= they offer very low. Also car of Avery
o wagons, the best in the maket
@ TIE door frames and other wo d work for
q the new court house are now being con-
q structed in excellent style. A considerable
+, portion of the foundation is completed.
Go to P. r. Turner & Co., for your Cloth
a. ing, they have large and we'll selected
" stock of every variety, and prices to suit
q every purchaser.
W Go to Hinzie's for your supplies of family
= groceries. Very large purchases by him
- warrant low prices to his customers The
best articles Mt lowest nrices ALWAYS
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
New Millinery Store.

}, Mrs Allen Jones would inform her friend.
, and the public generally that she has
formed partnership with Miss Lee in the
Milliner trade, and feels assured that after
an experience of five years in the Old Re.
liable Millinery store of Mrs. j. A. Bell,
that she can give satisfaction in all branches
of the business. Goods new and fashionable
and constantly arriving. Call and examine.
We the undersigned have used P. R.
Turner and Co.'S McDermott Cultivator,
and recommend it as being the best ever u.s.
ed by us. 1t is light, simply constructed,
and durable.
GEO. VAN EVERY, ". HUTCH1Ns.
W w. WILLIAMSON, L. A. CROKER,
W. r. MCKEE, A. C. BUTLRR,
FELIX KYLE, JEFF NJ. KYLY,
J. w. Cox, PERRY T. BosT,
HENRY W. DIXON, JOE NJ DIXON,
BEN SEBRINa, w. J. AuTRY,
CHARLES ERcK, VIM ERcK.
A. II. FLEMING, ]. W. HERSDoE
ID. CALLAHAN.
ATTENTION.
We the undersigned citizens of the State
Of Tex, after witnessing the workings Of
the Marsh-Whitney Platform Irvine Bind
er, do not hesitate to say that it is the most
perfect of all grain binding machines as yet
introduced It has only to be seen to be
appreciated, in fact, it is the only real sensi-
Die machine in the market:
8. B. Bales, ID. Hofheinz,
T. Waneken. J. A. Smith,
W. G. Mullins Jack Hays
J. v. Baldridge, S. L. Townsend,
A. b. Chenoveth. /. b. Donaldson
San Marcos, April "a, 1882.
As proof that believe the above, have
bought one of these machines.
G.. w. WALTKRs-
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FINE Fluting Machines at
G. w. DONALDSON 4 Co.'S.

s. l. townsend has sold out his saddlery
stock and business to Mr.. White.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

Go to Hinzie's for your supplies of family
groceries. Very large purchases by him
warrant low prices to his customers. The
best articles ct lowest prices always.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
Cotton Culture.

Those who have given the matter q fair
trial say that cotton can be raised from $l2
to $l5 cheaper per bale by using cultivators
instead of the old scooter stocks. One hand
with two mules can do as much work with
a cultivator as four hands can do with four
mules, using the scooter stocks. We direct
attention to the advertisement of McDermott
Cultivator, for sale by P. R. Turner & Co.,
of San Marcos,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11
Bargains.

We wonder what that otherwise excellent
paper, the Courier Journal means by CIV
ing place to the ranting balderdash of Parson
Talmape.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

Go to P. R. Turner & Co., for your Cloth
ing, they have large and we'll selected
stock of every variety, and prices to SUIT
every purchaser.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

THERE is now quite large train of teams
hauling stone for the new court house.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

TIE door frames and other wo ID work for
the new court house are now being con-
structed in excellent style. A considerable
portion of the foundation is completed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

WANTED. To trade buggy and harness.
for strong spring hack, apply at this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

Genuine Singer Sewing Machines, nee
dies, oil, and attachments.
j. w. NANCE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

LADIES not only like ice cream, but some
of them-Mrs. Alyea and Mrs. Jordan for
instance-are selling it, A twofold appeal
to gallantry and liberality.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

Coon asst. all sizes Warmers corsets,
int received. JOHNSON Il JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

Jusr received two pieces of Brocaded
Mill p. r. Turner d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

OwISo TO waSh-out on the railroad we
had no mails the first three days Of THU
week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-05-11

P. H. Turner & Co., have just received
q carload of galvanized barbed wire, which
they offer very low. Also car of Avery
wagons, the best in the maket
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11

NEW YORK, November 10.-The Bierstadt
place, at Irvingtop, on the Hudson, owned
by Albert BierstsdI, the srtist, was destroyed
oy hre this morning. The origin of the fire
is unknown. but the theory is that it started
IN the chimney iues. Henry Z. Chapman,
IT,, member of the New York Stock Ex-
change, and his family, occupied the Bier
stAdt mansion during the past season, and
Yesterday morning returned TO their home in
brooklyn. Chapman was greatly astouished
TINS morning when ne received dispatch
saying that the elegant residence from which
ne had just departed was in ruins. The
building was erected sixteen years ago at a
cost oil 100000. A studio seventy-fV by
nifty ieet, with ceiling thirty five feet high,
was tllusted in the rear oil the second story.
All the rooms we're spacious. The building
was finished in hard wood, large Turkish
rugs look the place of carpets, and the fur
niiure was costly. Nearly every room con-
tanned from three to ten valuable pictures
oy the famous artist. In the library were
Two pictures of the Yosemite valley, valued
al $4,000 each. The house was filled with
many valuable trophies and curiosities which
bierstadt had collected in the Yosemite val
ley and elsewhere. So far as known, these
vaiu"be relics and furniture were totally
destroyed. The furniture Itself Was probably
worth $4,000. The picjuTes and curiosiiie'
are estimated to have been worth nearly
100000 more.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11
ESTAB LISHED 1910.

The suggestion has been made that a
grand ratification meeting be held al the
GneenlaW Operahouse Monday night next,
n which Senator Harris, Col. Cssey Young,
CIl. Patterson, Col. George CAN'T, Col.
r bert Looney, Judge Morgan, Mr.. Z. NJ.
Estes Judge Ellet, DR.. Porter, Mr.. Napoleon
Hill and others of our leading citi-
zsns are 10 be invited to speak. We
think the suggestion one that the
Democratic Executive Committee shonld
adopt, aud at once proceed to make arrange
ments for an old-fime ratification. Nash
vile and other towns have spoken, and
Memphis should no; be behind in the ex-
preston of the satisfaction all claeses of the
people feel at the great success that has
followed upon the superb canvass made by
the Democratic party in all the States.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11
CHINA AND JAPAN.


HONG KoNG, October 1.-THE Regent o.
Corea was carried October 9Th to per-
petual captivity on the city OF Footing, in
the province of Chihid.
Capt. Long, of the British navy, has
commenced his duties as organizer and di-
rector OF the Chinese navy. His position is
understood TO be the same as that of the Of
fee of Com. Shufeldt.
Work on the Canton and Kow Loon tele-
graph line has been broken up, owing to the
Gu perslitious fears of Chinese laborers.
The American minister, Young, receives
praise from the foreign community for his
promptness in causing the improper claim
eff Chinese interfe renee with American m anu
featuring enterprises at Shanghai to be set
aside in Pekin.
YoKAHoMA, October 16.-A ridiculous
statement is circulating in the English pa
pers of Asia, on alleged authentic authority,
that the Japanese and American govern
ments have formed X secret and friendly al
lance against Corea.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11

bonds. This money msy be either used in
connection with the recent purchase OF the
Nickel-Plate, which company, it will be OBJ
served, is to use the Lake Shore terminal
facilities at Buffalo, or in connection with
purchases of Lake Sh ore, Michigan Central
and Canada Southern stocks, or for both pur-
poses. However this may be, when capi-
talist of Vanderbilfs magnitude is bor-
rover of money, it indicates that he has
confidence in the situation 30 far az it relates
to railroad property for the next six months"
Ldter.-The Posts third edition says: "Since
writing earlier in the day information of a
character not to be questioned comes to US to
the effect that Vanderbilt has privately sold
S10,000,000 of his four per cent. bonds, and
at price about two per cent. lower than that
current in the market, and that the buyers
we're several savings banks and institutions
which want this class of securities"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11
The Editor I'm Fiction.
Philadelphia Times,

Many OF the magazine uovelists cannot
write serial nowadays unless they intro
duce an editor among their other characters.
1t is all right, of course, that they should
make The editor do his duty in fiction, but
the novelists appear to have trouble in find
ing out their real animal. AS they depict
him, the editor attends all the 3 o'clock teas,
passes hours in the dining-room of swell
hosts, figures at the fashionable receptions,
and otherwise exhibits his intellectual brow
I'D town and down. The fact is that the
editor who edits dons his evening dress about
once a year, aud during the other 364 nights
he may be found in the fifth story wrestling
with as many topics as he has hairs on his
head. The editor of the novelist ought to
grow long, curly locks and write odes to the
dog star
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-11
FOB SALE.

ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1ss2. at II
" an, viii be told 70 the highest and best
bidder, for cash, eL the site of the late mau. on
short Third street,
Two boilers complete. in good condition.
One pair of engines I31z by 81
One lot Of heavy cast wheels.
Four pair Of wheat mill stones
The lot Of the late mill site, 100 feet front on
Third street by 20 feet deep, with all the DICK
thereon -
Immediately after which VIII be sold upon same
terms at No. s Howard Row, one large lot Of
iron shafting, pulleys wheels, ETC., and other mill
machinery.
Also span OF extra good mr1ess narLeas AAu
one bulk grain wagon
Title 70 all the property is perfect
ENTERPRISE MILLING COMPANY
By T. 3. SINS President
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Roasted Alive while CnrousfnE with
Fast Companions.

BALTIMORE, November 9. John W.
Pearson, a young business man OF Baltimore,
and one of the handsomest young men in
the city, was burned 10 death Friday morn
ing at the Arlington Summer Garden, on
North High rect. The garden was a
disreputable place, and Pearson had gone to
bed there in an intoxicated condition.
There were three persons in one room
Pearson, james Mckinney, circus man,
and George Suplee, young woman of The
town. About o'clock in, the morning FIRE
broke out on the floor below them. The girl
W as the first to awake, and ran out on the
roof. Jumping into a polIceman's arms, and
escaped with slight bruises. Mckinney also
made his escape, burning his han5s and head.
Pearson got out of bed, but fell at the
door. and there was roasted ill his body
was as black as coal. The girl and Nc.