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Daily globe., 1882-07-16
TOM THUMB DEFEATS CAMPANINl
1T BILLIARDS.

An interesting and unique game of
billiards was played at the Lindell Ho-
tel, st. Louis, No., between Gen. Tom
Thumb, the Lilliputian, and Signor
Campanini. the great tenor. Across the
table all that was visible of Campanini's
contestant was hat, pair Of eyes and
two hands, and the game attracted the
attention of everybody about the hotel.
The tenor played earnestly, but seemed
to enjoy the curious method by which
the Lilliputian secured his points. Cam
panini naturally converses in loud
tone, and in the excitement of the game
his full rich notes resounded through
the corridor. The General grew some
what irritated at the excited playing of
the Italian, and his comments on the
game, given In his weak, piping voice,
were humorous In the extreme. Gen.
Thumb took frequent advantage of
Campanini's unfamiliarity with the En-
glish tongue, and made numerous laugh
able observations for the benefit of the
crowd. At one time the General was
making desperate effort to reach across
the table, when Mr.. Charles Mapleson
stepped forward and offered to lift him
up. Then the Lilliputian laid down his
cue and piped out:
"Let me alone, sir. I can reach as
far as you can. Who is playing this
game, anyhow"
Fifteen !" shouted Campanini.
"That makes three times the bloody
italian has said 'fefteen,'" said Thumb.
81 hope he has it this CALL"
Thus the game proceeded, to the In
finite amusement Of the bystanders, and
Gen. Tom Thumb was found to be the
winner.
"Tummy T'umb is re worst bluff at
pokair I ever saw" said Angelic, in an
undertone. ct ride wiz him in selenty-
seek from Pittsburgh to veeling, and
he loose me elefen tollars on a pair OF
deuces. Ze Generate is bad at ze ma
tional games.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16

The wind still howled mournfully
through the trees and the roar of the
sea was terrific to hear, but the steamer
was calmly resting upon the waters
moored to large rock, and with heavy
branches oyerhanging the decks.
Against the poop-deck an officer
shrunk from the blast, and forward was
the watch on duty; but no one noticed
the tall form of the Cuban, as with q
nod of farewell he sprung over the side
of the ship upon the foliage-clad rocks,
and disappeared from view-his life
saved by the woman he loved, and who
Idolized him.
Waiting until her lover had time to
teach the forest, Consuelo Verona en-
tered the cabin where her father sat
writing letters, and, looking up. he said:
"Why, daughter, I thought you had
Ietired?"
"No, father, I remained up to prevent
your bringing stain upon your proud
name" she answered calmly.
What mean you, child? ?"
Simply, that had Enrique Delmonte
died at your hands, after his noble
conduct tonight in saving his foes, it
would have been foul blot upon your
honorp
''Bnt he is condemned to die, and"
"And set him Free"
The Spaniard sprang to his feet in a
rage, kissing forth
Girl, how dare you brave me In this
way? Hol On deck, there
Hold, father, he has escaped, for
this Is his own land near by, and he
knows it well /; and, more, alone am to
blame, for the guard over him I ordered
away, and, as 1 often carry orders for
you, he obeyed. In the place of En-
rique Delmonte, father, make me your
prisoner"
Capt. Verona stormed like mailman.
and reused the whole ship; but it did
no good, for the Cuban had escaped, and
in safety gained the mountains, where
he joined the command of Gen. Jordan,
and won distinction as gallant officer
of cavalry and through all the weary
struggle in Cuba there were two hearts
longing for peace, for, though one was
soldier in the patriot ranks and the
other daughter of Spain, their hearts
were bound together by ties of love which
death alone could sever.
Executed with others of the virginia's crew.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16
NEWSPAPER QUESTIONS.

The editor sat In his sanctum
Regarding with sad, earnest eyes
The huge pile of "Questions his readers
Had sent with demands for replies.
/" Why, these" said the weary quil-driver,
Would fill up moderate book.
IN publish the whole lot together,
And let people how they look ~
"who was It that wrote that sweet ditty
Beginning, saw from - somewhere z"
Pray tell me some certain specific
For changing the color of hair!"
What is the NAME of the author
OF No, we'll never go home q"
did Shakespeare write Down in q Coal Mine p
L" Who was the third Pope Of Rome 2"
"Do North Polar fishes have feathers 2"
WAS Wat Tyler quartered or hung 2"
Where was the first man crerated 2"
" Who was it invented the bung 2"
"Do buffalo ever eat sauer kraut?"
" Where can get some snaiPs horns?n
"W hich of the muses. played short-stop 2"
" Did Bonaparte ever have corns 2"
"what was the air Nero fddled?n
Do hard-shell clans ever yield pearls ?"
How many boils did poor Job have?"
|" What will cure squirting in girls 2"
Why are some people red-headed?" 2"
Why don't my young man propose 2"
What was the matter with Hannah 2"
why don't turn out my toes?"
"Did the Prodigal Son use tobacco?"
:" What do you think ails my cat? >"
Had Nebuchadnezzar four stomschs?a
How shall trim my new hat?"
"Tell me where Moses was buried!"
Did Noah take heas in the ars?'
"What was Ewes middle initial?"
"Why is it that hens do not bark2"
81 like" said the editor, smiling,
81 like theee good people who seek
For knowledge, and like to give it.
I'll answer their questions next week.
I'd like, too, to get them together;
They'd think immortality leaked;
I'd answer their questions, as promised,
Daily globe., 1882-07-16
He Was No Fool.

An old citizen of Austin, Texas, was
awakened by the fire bells. He dressed
himself and went out into the street.
"Where is the fire ?" he asked of a
fireman who was hurrying past.
"Down on Austin avenue, near the
corner Of Twenty-ffth street.
"Let me think who lives down there"
mused the old man; "why there is no
body in that neighborhood who is In
sured. That fire is not going to amount
to anything" so he went back into his
house and in ave minutes was snoring
as loud as ever. The fire, as he supposed. .
was only chimney on fire.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16

women too, growled the cynic)-"ex-
cept that sort Of thing she has never
seen or had any opportunity of acting.
Why do you ask ?"
And in reply her brother unfolded the
plan he had been concocting-namely.
that his niece, laying aside her "Trip
perry and her trinkets and other girls
nonsense" /" was to put on the mourning
garb and act the part of a widow. in
which assumed character she was to
come to stay with him in his London
home.
''But 1 don't understand
And you're not wanted to under
stand," he snarled. "It's my whim !;
and it may be for the girls advantage,
If she's willing, and can hold her tongue.
I'll come back for her when she's ready.
And I'll pay for her outfit. Grape and
weepers! Ho, ho, ho!"
When her first surprise at her uncle's
strange proposition was over, the young
girl jumped eagerly at the prospect of
change from the dull home she never
yet had left. She was young and
spirited; at an age when love of variety
and q longing to see the world and
plunge into its unknown delights are
natural. The playing the widow she
thought would be excellent fun. There
was spice of adventure in it, and it
would be like the private theatricals and
acting charades she had read of and i'm
agined so pleasant. The old gentleman's
reason for wishing her to do so was a
puzzle; but then who could wonder at
anything he did? absurd oddity that he
was! Perhaps it was to avoid having to
provide chaperon for her; he hated
ladies SO, and elderly ones especially.
The result of the scheme we have
seen and the scheme itself was what its
originator proceeded TO divulge to the
would-be husband when that individual
presented himself with considerable mis-
giving and agitation on the appointed
morning.
Gas the lady has not turned out to be
what you took her for, is not, in fact, a
widow, perhaps the whole matter may
be off. A disappointment, no doubt, !"
wound up the uncle with one of his grim
chuckles; ''but twas only right to tell
you in time. Young man, if you can
pardon the deceit, take her."
"Well," " exclaimed the young man to
his fancee, when all things were cleared
up and satisfactorily arranged, and the
engaged pair were talking over the queer
circumstance that brought them together,
81 always knew your uncle was eccen-
trio. but this srpasses anything could
have imagined of him."
Daily globe., 1882-07-16
THE DOCTOR AND THE LII wTER.

A smart young sprig of lawyer had
grave old doctor on the witness stand
in a case of assault and battery, and he
questioned him numerically.
"Ah, Doctor" inquired the lawyer,
"did I understand you to say the cut in
the mans head was dangerous
eyes, sir,' replied the doctor.
"Weh, Doctor, doesn't it sometimes
happen that even a less cut than this is
dangerous?"
"Yes, sir.'
"And, Doctor, is it not true that even
scratch is dangerous2"
Fs7 "Yes, sir, and I have known of cases
resulting fatally when not even scratch
was visible. Only recently man died
under such circumstances"
"Ah, indeed" quickly put in the at.
torney in a pleased and satisfied way,
"win you be kind enough to tell the
jury the facts ?"
Certainly, if you desire il. %
"You say there was not scratch or
him?"
"Not one that I could find"
"And he died?"
eyes" eeo
CHOW, doctor, just tell the jury how
it was."
"Wen, you see, he had the collie, and
he was dead before I could get him un.
tangled"
The young attorney called anothe,
witness. ss.-SteubenvilZe (Ohio) Herald.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16

Executed with others of the virginia's crew.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16

ne says u0 uoeS LIS UuIy, OOu-
suelo." eea ffnl-aT
"Bahl he panders to his hate. I
knew you, Enrique, when saw you
come on board, but held myself aloof
and / heard all that passed. Once, four
years ago, when was girl of IA. you
sprung into the sea and saved my life
when q wave carried me from the deck,
and tonight you have saved it again
aye, and the lives of 200 men, your ene-
miles, Now shall save yours {"
"Consuelo, what mean you ?" asked
the Cuban, in surprise.
81 mean that, though your duty called
you to war against Spain, I never sew
cred our engagement, and, loving you
still, Enrique, I will not see you die,
for already you are condemned, and the
garrote will end your life. MOI I have
arranged my plan. Come!"
"But think Of your fathers anger
when he discovers
"What is his anger to your life
Here, throw this cloak around you and
put on this officers cap, and she picked
up bundle she had dropped, while,
with key she held in her hand, she
quickly unlocked the irons that bound
him.
He did as she told him, and then
drew her to his heart, saying feelingly
"Consuelo, Will you be true to me
until peace shall reign between your
land and mine ?"
"Forever, Enrique I can live only
with you. But come, I sent the guard
off on message and he will soon re.
turn"
She led him from the state-room, ur
the companion.Xay and to the deck.
Daily globe., 1882-07-16

hard to bear"
"And what may this be about. if /
might ask? ?"
"The future of my child when am
gone. All I have, as you know, dies
with me. She will be penniless, and
the thought of what is to become of her.
cast on the world without home.
haunts me night and day. It is too
dreadful /"
GA girl-and young-and not bad
looking. Where's the fear? Somebody
II marry her. Men are such fools !"
The sick woman could not forbear q
smile. ~ is-e.-
"Ah, but there are no men, no fools
here In this remote corner we see no
one, and the poor child, taken up with
nursing me and tied to sick-roon,, has
made no acquaintance. 1t is killing
me to see her young life sacrificed and
to think of the future"
The mothers tears began to flow.
Her hearer, never very smiably In
clined toward the weaker sex, or at ease
in its company, increased his quarter
deck pacings in much discontinue as
these symptoms of 'swater- works turned
on" became apparent. His hurried
steps soon subsided, however, to a
steady march up and down the little
drawing-room, while, with frowning
brow and occasional chuckles, he seemed
to be concocting some scheme. After a
few minutes he came to sudden halt
before the invalid's sofa.
"Can the girl act % he asked abruptly.
"Act? How do you mean? l."
"Oh, you needn't look frightened.
I'm not going to propose sending her to
the Gaiety or the Criterion" T"
"Well. except in the little make
believe plays and dressings-up that chill
dren delight in-all children are, 1 think.
actors born" l"Ay, and men and
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-09-06
NJ. McINERNY
A Rival to Mark Twain's Frog.

A gentleman from Hartwell sent
to the Great Western Gun Works
and purchased n small parlor rifle,
with one thousand cartridges of the
smallest size, the bullets being a.
bout the size of duckshot. He
went over to Benson's mill pond,
frog hunting, and found very large
frog of the masculine gender sit
ting on a stump just above the
water. He shot twenty-seven times
at him, when his frogship lost his
balance and dropped over into the
shallow water. Upon taking the
frog out 1t was found, he had swal-
lowed twenty.six of the bullets,
catching them in his mouth, sup
posing them to be flies. When he
went to move the weight of the lead
carried him overheard and when
taken out he was not dead, but
awful sullen.-Hart'reN, Gu, San.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-09-06

Honolulu Steam Planning Mills, Espla-
made. Honolulu.
Manufactures all kinds of Mouldinrs.
Brackets, Window Frames, Blinds,
Sashcs. Doors, and all kinds of Wood
work finish Turning, Scroll and Band
Saving. All kinds of Saving and Plan
ing, Morticing and Tenanting.
Orders promptly attended 10 and work
guaranteed. Orders from the other Is
lands solicited 81
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-09-06
Qhs nai'u Bu'Iet1p.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6, 1882
(Continued. from pag; ~

New YORK, Aug. PA .Stal
cable special from Ismailia says:
Only the Irish Fusileers and three
batteries of artillery remain at this
point. The remainder of the British
force is at the front, pushing on be-
yond Moscima toward Tel-el-Kebir.
The Indian cavalry are proving a
great success in the advance. The
horses have regained their land legs,
aud appear Injured to the sands.
Next to the Indian squadron the
Highland brigade seems to be in the
best trim for an advance. The adj.
vance is necessarily slow. The coun-
try is rough and broken and desolate
in appearance, and the air is filed
with fine sand, which proves annoy
ing to troops. The sand is so loose
that the wheels of the guns sink
deep, and horses have to be doubled
in order to drag the pieces across
the country. The line of advance is
from the fresh-water canal. Clusters
of huts, called towns, are scattered
along the waterway, and the natives
are in hearty sympathy with Arab
Pasha.
Deserters from Arabi's forces
state that the rebel commander pro-
poses to make q determined stand
beyond Tel-el-Kebir, and not at
great distance from Zagazig. The
latter point will probably be chosen
is the scene of battle. Its natural
fertilization are strong, and it is
easy of acces. from the west alone.
Arabi's opportunity for holding the
British in check at Zagazig, even
though he does not give battle nor
make any determined defense, is far
superior to any position of promi-
hence between Ismaiia and Cairo.
If he does not give battle at Zagazig
he will retire to Heliopols and in
trench to defend Cairo. The military
authorities are inclined to the belief
that Arabi's force has been much
untlerestimatcd, and that he can
mass no less than 10000 men be-.
tween Tel-el-Kebir and Zagazig. The
effective force of the British does
not exceed 80, 900. A critical mo-
ment in the progress of the campaign
has been reached, and within the
next forty-eight hours the move
ments of the conflicting armies will
probably develope some point in the
strategy of the rival leaders, tending
to decisive engagement.
The Tri6une's London cable
says: Sir Garnet Wolseley's Egyp-
tian dispatches respectches respect
ing Thursdays and Fridays engage
ments create some fear lest his self
confidence may yet cause disaster.
Sir Gernet's past successes were
frequently gained by the merest
chance and there is anxiety lest he
may tempt the fates too much. AL
ready military opinion is questioning
whether he has not withdrawn too
many troops from Alexandria in the
hasty rislling of attack from rem
nants of the kafr-el-Dwar army and |
the Bedouins from Tripoli. General
Wolseley's spirited advance on
Cairo shows thaa dash continues to
be the principle of his action.
General Wo.seley With the
Transports. General Wolscley and
IA onnounnnniod tho trnnraorts II, |
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-07-08
RREyITIFs.

Rock river has overlooked its banks, and
considerable damage has resulted.
The river is still on the rise, and some
trouble is anticipated from high water.
A greenback meeting was held last even
| ing at Turner hall.
The greenbackers of this county propose
| to nominate straight ticket this fall.
Cut rates over any road at Btake's ticket
Office, Davenport.
Go to g. II. Speaker for hard coal and
| hard wood.
The Rodman Rifles have been invited to
participate in the prize drill at Dubuque,
which takes place on the 2sth of August
The installation of the officers of Ucal
lodge No Cos, l. @. @. f., took place last
Thursday evening.
The Sunday school teachers institute al
the First Baptist church closed last even
ing.
The Liquor Dealers association held a
meeting yesterday afternoon at Turner
hall.
There is some talk of base ball game
between mines composed of Rock Island
and Davenport players.
A farmer named Connors, living near
Reynolds, was kicked by a horse, few
days ago, and sustained injuries of a very
serious character.
An order was entered in the probate
court yesterday in the assignment of E.. b.
Ahrem, insolvent. An order authorizing
sale of desperate accounts was fled
The city marshal is around demanding
that owners of CANNES shall take out the
necessary checks and pay for the privilege
OF allowing the dogs TO run at large.
The assessors books for all the towns
except Drury, Coal Valley and Rock Is
land have been returned to the county
clerk.
w A. Mcsse, the Moline embczzler, is
Engaged at the state penitentialy as book
keeper in the boot and shoe department
of the institution
Prof. Samuels, the optician, is still to be
found at the Rock Island House. Those
needing his glasses for their eyes will do
web to call on him at once His work is
very highly recommended by all. Once
hours from o A. M. to TIN
Yesterday morning at an early heur, the
horses attached to an express wagon, en-
ployed in transferring goods between here
and Davenport, became frightened and
ran away They ran from the c., B. 81
@ depot up to Second avenue and Six
teenth street, when the wagor upset. The
contents, consisting of apples and peaches,
were scattered about the street. The
horses were stopped, after the accident.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-07-08
STATE ITEMS

There is talk of establishing normal
college at Bushnell.
A democratic newspaper is to be started
in Minonk.
/ A Bible 135 years old has been i'm the
Page family, Peoria, during its whole ex-
isaence. 1t has about five hundred pages.
The valne of sheep Killed by dogs in
Radnor, Peoria county, last year is $500,
while the dog tax only amounted to S113.
The new school building at Danville is
now complete. and four additions have
been made to the corps of teachers.
The census of the city of Springfield, as
taken by the ASSESSORS, foots up nearly
twenty-three thousand
Miss Raymond has been elected for a
ninth year as superintendent of schools in
Bioomlngthn.
After long suspension, trains on the
Illinois Midland road are running between
Terre Haute and Peoria.
Three women living near Clinton, De
Witt county, have been arrested, charged
by the directors with breaking up the dis
trict school.
A farmer writes to the Chicago Times
from Chenoa, after traversing some of the
best corn growing counties in the state,
that 1T is not possible TO raise more than
half crop.
A temporary stand for fireworks at Pc
kin, on the Fourth, was crushed by the
weight of some reckless men and boys,
and number or persons beneath it were
badly injured.
The heavy rains have seriously damaged
the roads and grain fields between Elgia
and st. Charles. In several places the
| roadway has been washed out SO as to
| render it unsafe to cross after dark.
The Springfield postoifice. in the quarter
ended June 30, collected 20, 257 letters. and
delivered SO. 1913; also collected 3,98a
newspapers and delivered 81 1857.
Peoria, says local paper, is a bigger
city than CINCINNATI. II you don't believe
it, take a glance at Uncle Sams cash ae
counts
Frankie Taffinger of Danvers. while
playing in his fathers yard, one evening
last week, accidentally stumbled upon a
broken handled hayfork. running one of
the tines into his leg, entering just above
the ankle.
A large number of the boys and girls
who pick raspbcrries in the various gar
dens near Bloomington, struck, the other
day, for an advance of one half cent per
UOA 1Hey HUI utcH rsctttiiS ONO cent, d4d
wanted half cent more. Their request
was refused.
Quincy Why: The petitioners for the
organization of new drainage district, to
be called the Gem City drainage district,
will have hearing before the county court
at the August term The gentlemen in
terested in this project propose to push it
vigorously. and the new levee, when com
pleted. as it doubtless will be at no dis
tant day, viii reclaim large tract of val
liable land.
Gov. Cullom began his officc-holding
career by an election rs city attorney OF
Springfield, April 4. 1865, by majority
of four votes over popular opponent
The vote was. Cullom, lie; White, 40s
A Rockford saloon keeper paid sixty one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-07-08
Guardians Sale Of Real e.
tate.
STATE. OF ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County.

Ia the County Court % December Term 1881
In The matter of the petition OF William Mclean
EuaF'iiln Of George M. Harper and Mary " Harper
niarbr children Of William H. Harper deceased FOR
leave to sell rea estate
PUBLIC NnFEcE Is hereby given that by virtue OF
ta tirifr ~ The County Court of Rock leland COun-
~ Illinois made and entered aforesaid in said court
ON the ED day OF December, A. d., 1881 in a Ger
tain proceeding therein pending wherein the under
signed, Win an Mclean Guardian of George N
Harper and Mary W. Harper, miuor children OF
William w Harper, deceased made application for
leave To sell real estate of said minors; the under
signed. Guardian as aforesaid. WILL ON Friday the
2Srd day OF June, A D., 1884, at the hour Of EleT-
en- O'Clock In the forenoon OF said day at the front
door OF the dwelling house on the premises 20
be sold in the city and county OF Rock Island and
state of Illinois, viii sell at public SALE to the high
est bidder, the following described real estate Of
said minors situate in the city and county OF Rock
Island aid state of Illinois, to-it The west half OF
ont-fot i've (5), IN John w. Spencer's addition to
the city OF Rock Island, said sale to be made the
following terms, viz One third thereof in cash st
time o. entering an order confirming the sale, and
the remainder in year from the date OF said sale
with interest thereon from said date at the rate df
eight per cent, per aunnIn, to be secured by
sold
Dated at Rock Island, May 18th A. d., iss9
WILLIAM MCLEAN
Guardian of said Minors
hENwoRTHY a. BEARDEIEY, Attorneys.