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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22
CAN COR OF THE SMALL BOY.

The candor of the small boy is oeca-
siOnaliy very distressing to his friends and
relatives, In the waiting-room of the
Austin depot there was lady with a
small boy. and also benevolent looking
old gentleman, who had a very singular
protuberance on his nose which attracted
the attention of the youth. Mister. did
God make that round lump on your nose?"
Hush Johnny" said the mother. II
amt talking to you ma; l am talking to
this gentleman That's wen on nv
nose. little boy, remarked the gentleman
pleasantly. .'What did you say?" Wen"
That's what say, whcn?" What do yon
mean, little boy?" said the old gentleman.
losing patience just little. Il want To
know when God made. that -lump2 He
made thesnose first and then put / he lump
on ID afterWaFd Didn't aAs her. keep
quiet Johnny" But, ma, I'm not talk
ing to you. God had to make the nose
first, before He put the lump ON it, for if
He made the lump first He would have
no place to put it, would He?" The
nose was made first, replied the old man.
who was a miracle of good nature. Il
said so. God made your eyes before He
put the lump on your nose didn't HeY
YES szs.sFhen YOU saw God put The
lump on your nose, didn't you-or did He
put it on Your nose when you was asleep2
Here the boys mother managed to get
him under control, but he broke out in
fresh place ARE YOU waiting for the
train?'' Yes, my boy "You are not
waiting for the train that went off yester-
day, are your" No, am not, sonny"
Il thought not, because if you was you
would get left. But you didn't tell me il
you saw God put that lump" Here his
mother showed her handkerchief in his
mouth, and the scene was over.-1sras
Slft.ngs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22
Gathering PineanpIes.

The average life of the scarlet pine
is three wears; that of the sugar-loaf is
about five. The average weight of the
fruit in the Bahamas is from three to
three anCi-a-half pounds. A field is gen
orally gone over three times during the
season. affording three grades of fruit,
called first, second and third cuttings.
The scarlet variety ripens a month OF
two earlier than the sugar-loaf. Owing
to the sharp serrated leaves of the plant
the gathering of the fruit is a tedious
and difficult matter, the men, women
and children cngag ed in tie work beip9
obliged to wear heavy canvas leggings
and gloves with gauntlets to protect
themselves against the sharp spines of
the plant.
The pineapple plants furnish bat one
regular crop during tie year, "a; hongh
the local markets are seldom without a
few pine:spples on sale. Aboutthe mid
die of April the FIRST crtting> are made
of the scarlet pines, and the lasts made
about the 1st OF July. The sugar-loaf
pine is 1T matur:ty during July and An
gust. The shipping season is one OF
signal activity in the COLONY. for when
the fruit is ready for the knife it must
be cut and hurried with all speed to
market or it will be lost.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22
GIVING JONES A "sEND-oFr.,
Denver Tribune.

Mr.. W. E. Jones. who is here represent
ing the Leadville Herald during the SEES
sion of the legislature is q candidate for
reading clerk Of the state senate. He has
a beautiful voice as big as u giants thigh,
as smooth as molasses; as sweet as a
maidens kiss, and as resonant as ~ snare
drum Whenever he whispers people in
the next county think it is laundering and
they hustle around for their gum coats
and umbrellas Up at Leadville they use
MIN on holidays for cannons and anvils,
and fishing parties have better success
with him than with giant powder. Let
him stand on The bank of stream and
give one of his big double bass, three-ply,
four story halloes and every mothers son
of fish viii come to the top of the water
with his wind bag busted to smithereens.
If the Colorado Legislature would have its
dolngs 90 laundering down the ages it
should catch on to MIR. Jones without delay
Mr.. Jones must be Phocion Howard of
Colorado.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22
Colorado.

State Register: By the election of Gov.
Cullom to the United States senate the
republicans have deliberately violated the
letter and spirit of the state constitution.
Under the dictation of one of the most
corrupt machines that disgraces the coun-
try, this conspiracy against the fundamen
tai laws of the state was Convinced and
completed. Two years from now the peo-
pie of Illinois will have the opportunity of
expressing their condemnation of boss
rule, and if the democratic leaders and
the democratic press of this state are faith
full and keep the facts before the people
the machine will be overthrown
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22

The Washington Sentinol. one of the
soundest of democratic publications, in
Weighs against the Pendleton civil ser
vice bill. 1t declares that there is good
in it is already in existence and in practice.
Its many bad new features, if put in
operation, will astonish the people
There is no sincere reform in the bill. 1t
is mere sham from beginning to end
1t will enable the republicans, if they con-
troll the senate, to keep in Office every
republican partican. through in 1884 the
democrats elect their president The lat
ter will even be unable remove the three
examining commissioners! Under the
competitive examination clause the very
best. clerks can be ousted. if it is desired
to do so. Whilst it gives the. political
party in power certain tenure of Office,
it gives no tenure of office to the poor
clerks"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22

SECURITY AND ADVANTAGES
The private property of the Trustees responsible
to the depostors. The officers are prohi biteGfrou
borrowing any of its moneys Minors and married
women protected by speciallsw-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22

OFFIcERs:--S. W WHESLoCK, President: JOIN
Coon, Vice President &. +. HEMENwAY Cashier
TRusTEEs:-S ". 8hscloek Porter Skinner
" Lobden. Nelson Chester. Il W Candee L 2.
s5rantz A. s. Wright, e. E. Hempwav JOIN
Good, j. NJ. Christy Z. h Stoddard
81 The only chartered Savings Rank L Rock
island County auysdvv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22
There's Nothing r,ke Them

II. I'll. Warner d Co.; Sirs-I suffered
years with weak kidneys, billiousness and
Your Safe Kidney and Liv
er Cure and Safe Pills relieved all these
troubles; indeed there's nothing like them
MARrn r. RGpRf,By
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22

The decision of New York Judge that
dividends cannot be declared on watered
stock should be allowed by another that
the people may recover all excessive
charges collected from them, in order
That these dividends might be declared.
this law should be operative upon tele
graph as well as railway owners.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-22

Jennie, didyou divide thatchocolate
with your little brutherF'' ..Yes'm; II
took the chocolate and gave him the Ia
bel; you know howfond he Is of spelling
his latterss'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
A Fossil Relic.
Toronto (Can.) Globe

Mr.. Samuel Sinclair, u Lake Win
nipeg trader, stated that one day
lately he diverged from the trail to
visit Diem Lake, small sheet of
water north of Lake Winnipeg.
When coasting along the shore he
came to ledge of rocks which jut-
ted out into the water, strange
looking projection. The end of the
jutting ledge attracted his atten-
ton and he ventured out to see what
it was. To his surprise he found it
to be the skeleton of large animal,
somewhat resembling a buffalo, pet
rified. The form Of the animal is al
most as perfect, says Mr.. Sinclair,as
if it were alive. Mr.. Sinclair has
marked the spot and intends to re-
turn next spring and remove the
relic for the purpose of presenting it
to the government for the geological
institute.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
Habits.

Boys did you ever think much
about habits, good habits, bad habits
and every other kind of habits? If
not, now is the time to commence.
Habit grows just as it is cultivated
let it be good or bad with the excep-
tion that evil habits are more easily
matured, from the fact that the dis
position is more inclined to evil than
to good. The root of habit is found
making its way through the dispo-
sition of the true and noble boy and
girl, little at time, seemingly in
fear OF losing its footing-inch by
inch it feels its way, while the inno-
cent boy or girl is suspecting no
harm-tinally it secures strong
footing, and then through the taste
or appetite whispers, / have you you
are mine, extract yourself il you
can. Thus the lives of many true
and noble men and women have
been destroyed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
A Long Riddle.

A young Bible-student was asked:
How many boys are there in your
class 7"
He replied IF you multiply the
number of Jacobs sons by the num-
Der of times which the Israelites
comprised Jericho, and add to the
product the number of measures of
barley which Boaz gave Ruth divide
this by the number of Humans sons,
subtract the number of each kind of
clean beasts that went into the ark,
multiply 10y the number of men that
went 10 seek Elijah after he was
taken TO heaven; subtract from this
Joseph's age at the time he stood be-
Tore Pharaoh, add the number of
stones in David's bag when he killed
Gollath, subtract the number of fur.
longs That Bethany was distant from
Jerusalem, divide by the number of
anchors cast out when Paul was
snipwrecked, subtract the number
Oh persons saved in the ark, and the
remainder will be the answer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
A Man With Hands Larger
than His Head.

Probably one Of the greatest de-
formities in the world is that of a
Mr.. Gaultney, now living in Taylor
county, Ga. There seems to be an
accumulation Of adipose matter
about every joint, of course, the
greater amount Of this fatty of mat
ter; consequently his feet and hands
are enormous, each of his hands
weighing sixteen pounds and being
several times larger than his head.
He is twenty-three years old and
only thirty.six inches in height. The
joints seem to have taken away all
the flesh from the other part of the
body,and the limbs look like threads
supporting enormous weights, and
so great is the hands that they hang
helpless at his sides, he being unable
to lift them of his own accord, and
his feet continue to get larger every
year. This man is a great curiosity,
and there are crowds always at his
home to see him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

A BLESSING The pain in all his
joints became intense fever, with
its deteriorating effects, was now
added, and he became rapidly reduc,
ed to the semblance of a skeleton
while vitality reached its lowest pos
sible condition, and his sufferlngs
were of such indescribable character
that those who most loved him
sometimes thought it would be bet
ter if he were called away. At this
time, physicians well-known in this
city (Pittsburg), informed his par
ents that he was in imminent dang.
er of total Paralysis, and directly af-
terward announced to his sorrowful
mother that they could give no hopes
OF his recovery. AT this juncture
the use OF Perund was commenced,
and in six weeks VIM. Lincoln Curtis
well and at work. Read page % of
DR.. Hartman's Ellis of Life !" get it
from your Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

TIE TALL SYCAMORE OF THE
WABASH. The special correspon-
dent of the Indianapolis Ind. Jour-
nal, embodied in a recent commune
cation the follow from Hon. Daniel
w. Voorhees, /: / consider st, Jacobs
Oil a splendid remedy. / suffered
from an affection of the back and
kidneys, with some rheumatism-in
fact, it was rheumatism of the back.
l used st. Jacobs Oil, and found it
very efficacious. 1t gave me instan-
taneous relief, and finally cured me
completely.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
Free OfCOst.

By calling at @. w. BowMAN's
drug store, you can get q sample
bottle of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, which will relieve
the most obstinate Cough or Cold,
aud show you what the regular 90
cent size will do. When troubled
with Asthma, Bronchitis, Hack
ing Cough, Pains in the Chest and
all diseases of tho Throat and
Lungs. try = sample bottle of this
medicine. laug5 ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

An old story is being revived of a
prayer meeting held for a poor fell
lows relief, who had broken his leg.
While Deacon Brown was praying, "a
tall fellow with an OK -goad knocked
at the door, saying, "Father could
not come, but sent his prayers in the
cart" They were potatoes, beef,
pork and corn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
Humbugs! ImpOster !
Thieves !

The above are terms applied to the
unreliable and dishonest. DIR. Thorn.
as Eclectric Oil for diphtheria, ca
tarrh, asthma, rheumatism, and all
aches, sprains, and pains is not a
thing of deception but a pleasant
and honest remedy. 1t is honestly
put up, honestly sold, and does what
is claimed for it. For sale by E. c..
Williams DC Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

1t has been discovered that one Of
the well-beaten highways Of Nevada
has been laid upon foundation of
OF the very richest copper ore, Of
which As 900 tons have been dug out
to see what it is like, and assays
eighteen per cent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

THE NEW TRICYCLE. MACHINE
is propelled by steam, and will carry
two people twenty miles in an hour,
it is said. 1t is quite an invention
but does not compare with Burdock
Blood Bitters, which will carry the
invalid along the road to health to
beat all. For sale by e. C. Williams
Il Bro, druggists. sfaai9
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

A doctor at Richmond says that If
people will take bath In hot whis-
key and rock salt twice year they
will never catch cold. Until some
body has tried this new remedy we
would say stick to the old and re-
liable DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
AND
Flour and Feed Store
No. GO Queen St., Staley's Block.

YNHE undersigned respectfully informs
l. the citizens of Martinsburg and Berk-
eley county that he has opened Coal and
Wood Office and Flour and Feed Store at
60 Queen Street, where all orders in my
line will receive prompt attention. have
put in pair of Fairbanks new scales and
all coal sold by me will be weighed and
full weight guaranteed. Piedmont and
Cumberland run of mine, Fine and Lump
Coal; also best quality Nut and Egg an
thraci'e coal always on hand.
Fari lers having Corn, Oats and Hay to
sell are solicited to see me before selling
Thanking the public for the liberal pat
ronage extended me, and soliciting your
further favors,
| am respectfully yours,
jy24-iy. j. w. ROBERTS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

HELPED HER OUT.-"For years
have been a severe sufferer from
pains in the back. Tried various
applications. One bottle Of Thorn
as Electric Oil entirely cured me.
Cured others equally quick" Mrs.
Benning of 14th ST., Buffalo, wrote
this. For sale by E. G. Williams d
Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

A YELLING BABY-Is something
to be avoided. Babies with colds,
babies with Group, babies with
scalds, burns, bites aches, sprains or
pains, are bound to become noisy
tenants of the household. DIR. Thorn
as Electric Oil will cure all these
complaints. For sale by +. G.. Will
liams u Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

The President of the Rochester,
N. Y, City Bank has been speculate
ing in oil and now his customers are
specializing as TO where they are
going to get 1888 900 that he lost.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

A PLEASANT ACKNOWLEDGE
MENT.--"Had sour stomach and
miserable appetite for months, and
grew thin every day. / used Bur-
dock Blood Bitters with the most
marvellous results feel splendid.
Mrs Joseph johnson, Pittsburg, Pa.
For sale by 4. G. Williams s. Bro,
druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

Sarah Rernhardt Is said to have
signed contract to play an engage
ment Of twenty-five weeks in the
United States next season.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

Roses bloom In summer only, but
q large majority of the American
noses bloom all the year around.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

1t is estimated that seventy years
and $l,000,000 will be required to
complete the excavations at Pom
peii.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
HOME AGAIN.


After absence of three years is with pleasure that
friends and the public generally that have good
old Martnsbug and opened the large store the Douglass
building nearly opposite the postofce, full stock of
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

Csro p10 PER DAY AT HOME
VD ~ OLU Samples worth SIS free
Assrsss SsIxsoH h Co., Portland, Maine.
.maS-ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13

is complete. Worsted Limitation cash
mere, all wool flling) as low as l23 cts.
and up to 81 so per yard, in all the new
styles and eolors My line of BLACK
CASHMERES can't be beat. have a
perfect beauty Tor SO cts, aud on up in
proportion. My line of BLACK SILKS
leeds no recommendation.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-11

ton the matter again, as we are in
formed that there is no probability Of
Chief Justice Morgan's re.appoint-
ment.
But as the issue has been made, we
are compelled to meet it. We will
therefore state that several reliable
citizens have seen Judge Morgan,
Chief Justice of Idaho, bet at the gam
bling table, publicly and openly.
We make this charge, and are
ready to substantiate it. We further
submit, respectfully but most posi-
lively, that any man who CANDLES
publicly is unfit to be Chief Justice of
this or any other Territory. We mis-
Judge the character of the men above
referred to if they do not agree
with US. But if they should we would
appeal to the 50,C0O,00O of people
comprising this Great Yanke e
Nation" with entire confidence as to
the result.
We would like to devote few lines,
in this connection, to the old fraud
who edits the Statesman; but we lack
the space and, besides, no good would
come Of it. A man who, like Judge
Kelly, has been repeatedly and pub
iicly accused of selling decision while
on the bench; a man whom Honest
John Haley, from his place in the
c. uncil Chamber of Idaho, denounced
as thief, pointing him out and call
ing him by name at the same
time before numerous audience;
such man has no right to obtrude
his unsavory personaityin such mat
ter as this.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-11
A New Conception of Hamlet"

When the melancholy Dane exclaim-
ed, 81 have that within me which
passeth show" he was undoubtedly
suffering from severe attack Of Rheu-
matism or Neuralgia. lie said sit
passeth show" because it could not
be seen; but had he been aware of
the we!!-known remedy Tor these
troubles, he would have purchased Sa-
licyiica, the greatest discovery in ma
terra medica. dlml
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-11

ON the first instant che elitor
OF the TINES saw fit to plblish the
following preamble and resolution
adopted by the bar of Oneida county:
WHEREAS, Certain reports have
been circulated by designing persons
against Hon. john 4. Morgan, Chief
Justice of Idaho Territory, accusing
him of prolonging the terms of the
Courts of his districts for the sole pur-
pose of increasing the public debt of
said counties through a sinister mo-
tive, we, your committee, therefore
recommend the adoption of the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That we have the utm ost
confidence in the ability and int gritty
Of the Hon. John L. Morgan, and
know that the charges above referred
to are absolutely false and unfounded,
and we recommend copy Of the re-
port of your committee be forwarded
to the President of the United States,
and be published. All of which is re-
specially submitted.
WILLARD CRAWFORD, (Ch'n.).
}. w. MORGAN,
H. w. SMITH,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-11
TRBASlRBR'S NOTICE.

The following warrants drawn on the current
expense and redemption fund will be paid on pre-.
sentation:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-12-11
A v ARNIuC,

THE public are warned against one George Mil
Ter by name who has been stopping near Bullio,
for some months past. Being In ,rusted by me with
fls wherewith to obtai.. pc tollce order for that
amount. at HALEY, he hiss appropriated the money
70 his own ese and robbed myself and family of
that amount. which am not able 70 lose as my
husha nd is poor man and hss to work hard. He
10 low con, emrtIble thief and should be tire atad
accordingly Hence. I " All ~ warn the public.
Very respectfully.
MRS. G. Z. rIEHEAM,
ldahoan Mill.
December sth. 1887.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-01-23

We are authorized 30 announce n. ", Mad
sses rs candidate for the Office OF assessor
aod collector Election Sfrii ard, l,Si
III ta-3
We are authorized so announce Jesse j.
Melton as % candidate for city assessor aud
collector, MT the ensuing city ciecttsn.