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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15
Free Beer for Twenty Minutes.
From the New York Sun.

On upper Broadway there is a place
where beer of many brands and all
degrees of temperature is dispensed
over a brass-bound bar. Tables are
scattered around the rooms, and
scattered around the tables and in
front of the bar are to befound actors
of every variety, from chorus singers
to tragedians. But there are usually
more chorus singers than tragedians in
attendance. The proprietor Of the
place is a secretive and expressionless
German, who is sometimes known as
the Monolith, because his face is pop
ularly supposed to resemble g. pecu-
liarly tangled hieroglyphic on the
Egyptian obelisk, but is regenerally
spoken of as His Jags. This latter
term of endearment has been be-
slowed by the actors, who al
ways address the proprietor af-
fectionately as Jagsey and testify
their appreciation of the term by fire.
quently getting into q condition the
name of which resembles that bestowed
upon the proprietor. In the history OF
the place, which extends back beyond
war times, it is asserted that the pro
prefer had never been known to treat
the boys under any circumstances
Actors had squandered their little
all for years in the place, but the Mon
olith would never reciprocate. Fl
nally, on Thursday, it came to the
knowledge of an easy-going comedian,
whose name is more or less known,
that the Monolith's birthday was at
hand. Whereupon a delegation of some
actors fifty strong marched down to
the place and the comedian made a
speech assuring the proprietor of there
mistaken faith in his virture, con-
stancy, and wisdom, begging him to
love the Irish, and tenderinga congrat-
ulation of the entire delegation. The
speech was ended by an insinuating
remark that the Monolith was expect
ed to do the proper thing. The exercises
had been carried through with the
most profound solemnity, and the
wooden-faced proprietor stared at the
delegation with wooden-faceds tolidity
Then he called three Of the walters
behind the bar, and said that the act
ors could have all the beer they could
drink in twenty minutes. The walters
fell-to with will while the proprietor
held stop-watch on the group with
impartial severity. 1t was warm day,
and the delegation which had called to
congratulate the Monolith was thirsty
It began in a gentlemanly fashion,
however, and every actor in the group
raised his glass in toast to the proprie-
tor before it touched his lips. The
grim-visaged man behind the bar never
took his eyes from the watch however,
and the walters worked hard. Beer in
profusion disappeared likemagic down
the actors throats. Time rolled on.
Some of the guests seized two glasses
at once, and there was a continual roar
at the jokes and hits at by-play. But
the Monolith never smiled. At last he
yelled, "Stop" in a voice that made
the glasses dance upon the bar, and,
after another neat address by the
comedian, the actors filed out. Then
for the first time since the war diff
ferent expression appeared upon the
face Of the proprietor. It was one OIL
absolute and unmitigated sadness
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
RICE PUDDING.

hlCE 9UDDINJ.
One and one-half cups of sugar, one
cup Of rice, q piece of butter half the
size of an egg. Put in two-quart
basin and fill the basin with good, rich
milk, put in a slow oven and bake two
hours. Stir two or three times.
A CHICKEN OMELET.
This is made by beating four eggs
very light; then add two tablespoon
fuls OF milk and one of butter and q
teaspoonful of salt; then, just before
putting 1T into the pan, stir in tea
cupful OF chicken meat cut in small bits.
BREAKFAST CAKE.
Two tablespoons of sugar, two
tablespoons butter, two eggs, one
cup OF milk, one (scanty) quart of
Hour, one teaspoon of soda, two of
cream tartar. Bake twenty minutes
In a quick oven. Eat hot with butter
OMELETTE.
Soak q teacup of bread crumbs in q
cup OF sweet milk over night; three
eggs, beat yolks and whites separately,
mix the yolks with the bread and milk,
stir IN the whites, add a. teaspoon of
salt and fry brown. This is sufficient
AOA OLA IOACOA1Ss
YOUNG WIFE's PUDDING.
Take four eggs, two and one-half
ounces of sugar, small pinch of salt,
the peel Of lemon, one pint of milk
and stale bread. Beat the eggs up
lightly for five minutes, adding the
pounded sugar by degrees and the salt;
beat the mixture well and add in the
lemon peel, stir in pint of cold milk
and then pour the pudding into we'll
buttered dish. Cut some stale bread
in slices, rather more than a quarter
Of an inch thick, and, with a very
small cake-cutter, cut from it enough
rounds to cover the top of the pud-
ding; butter them quickly, lay them
upon the pudding with the buttered
side uppermost, sift sugar thickly on
them and set the pudding into a slow
oven. Bake one hour. This is sim
pie but very nice pudding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15
A New Device.
from the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo Express.
A stranger stepped into the Stafford
House office, and calling the bell-boy,
said: ~ am going to send a prize dog
on a long trip through Canada. Go
to the kitchen and tell the girls to fix
up some nice pieces of bread and meat
to put in the boxso he can have some
thing to eat. I'll make it all right
with you" The boy FASTENED to the
culinary department and presently re-
turned with plate full of sliced bread
and juicy meat. CHATS all right, !"
said the stranger, taking the plate,
"but [ want some mustard on the
meat. Go and get the mustard cup"
The boy returned to the kitchen; the
stranger passed quietly out of the
door with his dog dinner, and has not
been seen since. Twas a new free
lunch racket-only this and nothing
more.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15

got on his box he reached for his bot
tie, and said Here's luck, boys, and
took a swallow that nearly strangled
him.
"Some Of our scenes, though, were
not amusing. remember one severe
ly cold night-atter the midnight or
theater trip-and the shows kept in
late then-a team came up to the
stables and stopped. The hostler
saw them come, and expected to see
the driver Jump down and run for the
stove; but he kept his seat and reins.
What are you waiting for, Jack p
asked the hostler. Poor Jack couldn' t
tell him. for he was frozen to death. F"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15
A SONG IN THE NIGHT.

THE dry leaves dropped upon the way
With constant sound, like falling rain;
I would give much this weary day
To hear that sound again.
Behind with sharp and even rim,
Black hills of clouds possessed the sky;
star was glimmering far and dim
Through a faint light on high.
The woods were dark, and all abroad
The fields were dark, and pathways dim;
MY soul yearned for the living God
Thro the thick cloud which foldeth Him.
When all at once, up scared the moon,
With sudden flood of tender light
A gracious flood; and 10 right soon
Woods, fields, and ways were bright.
The solemn trees stretched out their boughs
And caught the light. With quiet mind,
Surely | said, s'this is Gods house,
And where men seek they find
Tears filed mine eyes, but they were sweet;
And standing on the shining road,
l knew what spirit led my feet
By darksome ways to God.
Good Words.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15

"MY DEAR" said father to his
daughter, chow long ago was it that
George jackson went west to seek his
fortune?" "Just a year." the girl re-
piled with blush. 'Was there any
thing between you and George? |
sometimes thought he was fond of
you "He was, papa, and the girl
hid her face on the old mans shoulder.
"I promised George when he went
away that / would wait for him for
years if necessary" 81 have letter
from him." ooh, papa" she ex-
claimed; "Does he-er-has he-oh,
tell me, what does he say?" "He
wants $50 to get home with"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-15
CURIOUS AND SCIENTIFIC.
.ANKET-Toss1NG FOR DYSPEPSIA

BLANKET-TOSSING FOR DYSPEPSIA.
The Boston Medical and Surgical
Journal relates that a man suffering
from Indigestion tried various kinds
OF exercise to no purpose, but being at
last prevailed upon to allow himself
to be tossed in a blanket every other
morning for a fortnight, he recovered
his health. The Medical Times says
there used to be a report that old
John Jacob Aston, when too feeble to
stir around, was regularly subjected to
this treatment"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
ida WAGE WORKERS.
'7EY HAVE NUMEROUS GRIEVANCES
10 CONTEND WITH.
N0''ement Among Knights of Labor IN
sDnrg' hls.-The Pennsylvania
Wooden Mills strlke-End of the
Eiint-Glass Workers Strike.

GALEsBuRG, Ills, Sept. u-Considerah,e
Ok ment prevails here among the Heights
OF Labor, Of which there are two large or
CARNATIONS in the city. over the alleged ac.
hon OF resident Chicago, Burlington &,
Quincy railway officials in retaliation to tho
'cieIie-. Members charge that Superin.
tehdent F. c. Rice ana Master Mechanic
Itotert Coiyilie have sent written notices to
men known to be knights requesting them
either TO leave the organization or the en-
pioy OF the company and that a large nnn-
Der OF Knights are soon TO be discharged from
'ne employ OF the company. The lodges
appohted two committees to see the officials
n'msd, 10 ascertain the extent of said inter
ttreace, and Wednesday Grand Master
Workman Bennett, OF Rock Island. was in
the city, it Is reported, to investigate the
matter. The subject was brought up in a
IN eting o. the kni shts in the evening. One
OF the railway officials named said b. re-
porter that the story about written notices.
dlseharging mon wdO are knights, threaten
ing them, etc, Is nonsense The most that
the oiilelas nave done is TO advise their am
ployes that it is not e. their highest interests
to belong 30 such organizations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Wooden rFlHs Strikers Arrested.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, Sept IL T4e strike
which mas been in progress at the Psunsyl-
vania woolen-m mills has assumed sseriou,
state OF Affairs. Assaults upon the weavers
now working there are frequent Womeu
employees IN the mills are afraid to appear
upon the streets it Is said, even in
day time without an escort, and al
night taey keep close at home. Tie
oo>trnetipuists became so bold that it was
decided to cause the arrest Of the most
offensive Of them, and accordingly half a
do2en msn who had been prominent in the
Disturbances we're taken into oustldy Al
enocIu'oS crowd Of spectators gathered at
rae central station when the defendants
were G.yen a hcarn-. After examination
they were leld in SG0a bail to an. v,er.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
a stri.se of MINI Months.

WHEELING, " Va, Sept 1.-THE flint
glass work RS Of the seven idle factories op-
pnslte this city met in convention in Bel
iairn and accepted the terms OF compromise
pre- viousiy drawn M by a committee of
manufacturers and workingmen, with tho
exception n one ghtamendm Mt in which
the manufacturers will concur Friday.
Tlis virtually ends the strike, which has
aoTed for nrHa months, and VIII put about
1850 men to work. Workingmel and
manufacturers are both jubiIant over tie
prospective rssumption.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

BOSTON, Sept 1L.--Georce r Eittison,
the lsttar-carrier VINO wa, arrrst4l We Inc
day. charged with robbing the mats, was
examined, aud held in 81 ga for lTlnL H;s
alleged matnoi was aIroit and original
Letters are frequently thrown by mistake
ia5o the wrong route pile These tnN car
riers are accustomed to sort out AMI re-
turn for dstr button. Bitti sou, i IS slid
stole no letters belonging in his pile, but
only those improperly placed there, thus
casting suspicion on other men. Ri tison s
Endorsement was found on a stolen note,
and he was caught by means of decoy
letter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Poor rr..-,.ect. Of a nsnr-4nlIl,.n Fight.

Fhf4' t'- 'F'''tN 20 a. Ai-Nhlh * W.
NEW YORK, Sept l1.-Variou REPORTS
nre ia cirpuis ton about m1tch-S b';ac ar
ranged between sullivan. Ryan and Siactf-
trc. hut sine f+ct is tna; tae Hos.oa m'e is
ualrr contract 70 appear with Lester n Al
lens minstrel troune, ami u unier heavy
hnn;. - make ~ elga-amsat until lbs
contract with tnem expires. sir La~
tsr's re-ro -eutatiye sail t. "a
porter that he wodd not a@rce tc
SnsHvan making any match unless IT was
q blaa iite affair Tor noG less than 501o.
aul he lii not believe that any such fight
rai'j b. arranged. Sullivan h9s issued p
earl saying that he con not fg1t Tor
twenty weeks from Sept 81 without tive
consent a. Lester & Alien tse MINISTRIES,
Win wham he ha4 contract Pad y
Ryan friends hint that this j. IA mere cub
terfuge on the Bostonian'5 part in orier {,
.yrang,e out Of the agreement TO meet Ryan
IN Tho ring
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay. loss of manhood, &c.
| will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
Nss discovered by missionary in south
America. Send self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JosEPH T. INMAE, Station d
New York Citv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

I'Es1TUM. Champaign County. H.. :
August 1, lSSj. ,
70 THE PUEBLO: wi.h TO state that in the sum
m'r OF 1852 / WIS treated by Mis-. Dr. krrk TO
consumption ana was cured sound and well. NJ
treatment occupied abnut eight mouths Since
my recovery / have become very rugged ant
>,roug. and now enjoy good hcolth.
Respectfully, ANNA ADAtI,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

The people, as a whole, seldom make
mistakes. and the unanimous voice OF
praise which comes from those who have
used Hoods Sarsaparilla, fully justiiies
lhe claims Of the proprietors of this great
medicine. Indeed these very claims are
hased entirely on what the people say
Hoods Sarsaparilla hns done for them
Read the abundant evidence OF IFS cura-
tive powers. aud give it fair. honest
trtal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Read Two Letters From One Lady.
FIRST LETTER, 1882.
PEsoruM, Champaign County, ILL.,, |
August II, iSS2.

PEs0ruM, Champaign County, ILL.,,
August II, $50.
Dear Mrs DR.. Kcck Having been four months
nuder yoyr treatment and being very much i'm
proved, will tel the pahc about my case.
was very weak aud thin in flesh, Was obliged 10
lie down through The day and could scarcely walk
ahnut The housc; my lungs were very weak, aud
panied ca good deal, and fer year and a half
I tad cough-d and raised n good deal of matter
had no appetite and weak stumach with blpat
my ana much pain Ia my back and Il ransemcn
ot bowels | am now much stronger. have gam
co osvr ihntecu pounds iuilcsh, eau walk u!ilc
apu ID hali easily wiihoui fatigue, and irc We'l in
every way; my cough has He'll me. and ! have no
patu at ali I0 my luugs back or anywhere; / ha e
q GOOD appetite and dig, siinn and consider my
iWprav mrut very gfeAt under your treatment ,
uN former Decor saidI could hve but very few
mon =, a. my case was cons umptinn, aud - we
all Thought, hut YOU have helped me very raj idiS
ard ia every way lour frir"d,
ANA AnlR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

New YORK, Sept. 1L-Near midnight
Wedne day night the GreenbacE conven-
ton nominated the following state ticket
and ad jauruod sine die: For governar,
George O. Jones, of Albany; lieutenant
governor, Lyman Gage, of Utica; secretary
OF state, George W. Penn: comptroller,
Nelson S. Shaler; treasurer, Alien Wood
attorney general, William b. Guernsey.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Second Letter from an Iowa Lady
Confirming a Remarkable Recovery.

To THE PUELIc: The benefits l received At The
hands Of Mrs Dr. Heck asr year stil remain with
nae. And other permanent benefits have alst
been added 10 them by further following her ad
vice. lnuw enjoy better health than have know
in many years. There is no return of the troubles
from which Or. keCk rescued me. aud which were
enumerated in my card Of last October Nor l.
there of the tumor she removed in March, 1854
am doing all NV homework and on July 18Th
took NJ my carpet, scrubbed Two foors. churn d
90 three meals with all other household duties
md felt no bad result And most thankful tC
kind Provipcnce who has made Mrs. keck His
powerful instrument for good. Respectfully,
Mrs. &. Il. BARR, wife Of A. j. Barr
Webster City, Ia, July 81, 1889.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

I have been afflicted with Hay Fever
for seven years-Ely's Cream Balm cured
me entirely. II. d. Callahan, baggage
master. |. & st. L. r. r., Terre Haute,
T~I
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

PORTLAND Ore, Sept. 1.-THE British
G. loml,ia courts have refused TO liherate
Hibb,, the defsulting postmaster Of Lewis
ton. idaho, and the fugitive mas been re-
needed for extradiCion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Mrs DR. Keck will nfrmay
for the following ten days
Second Letter from an Illinois Lady.
COMBINING A REMARKABLE RECOVERY.

SEYMouR, Champaign Co., Luz, Jan

SEYMOUR Champaign Co. Ill.,, June, 1885.
know how have improved under the treatment
and DR. Keck 70 surprise OF friends and
doing OF house work after many
inability anything and much suffering Can be upal
ay lying terrible bad feelings have
1esher life before have good
appetite and feed though life worth the ivng am not troubled
any cold ammy and have long Sleep
retire and sleep well all
Seymour and went to Champaign 10 see Dr.
keck short time home the same nay and walked
from Of ii this "A
who had pronounced hopeesy ncuTahe
being only who hope. People whom
confined bed
would the dead earnestly advise the afflicted
90 following her advise implicitly, as have
done they will without doubt be greatly benefited.
Recn MRs WA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Executors Notice.

M. NIHabeth Stamberger, deceased.
b af,G'.' if''snrd, having been appointed Exec
mh.r ,..lS I VIII and testament Of Elizabeth
NJ Of M 'lte Of the county of Rock Island,
sH !I,,'ol, deceased, her by give notice that
.gl r,,. " before the county court OF Rock
N. ia, ~. al The Office Of the clerk OF said
b. IN W, glty Of Rock Island, at the October
lea tir''N ,ln'rd Monday ia October next. al
'a.t ars az persons having claims against said
lpse of ''loed and requested 10 attend for the
ltbtet h. ,''lis III" same adj listed All person
laedhis sun estate are requested TO MAKE
Oaled N " pa VINE Mt To the undersigned
Hdl 1'' wa day Of August. A. d., 1885.
JOHN ASTER. Executor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

epta mappg no
Of
any sS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

r.- eli7a ~ A9r2gil& 1T tna rsse !.
.e .art, Eer A2eum.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11

See the Doctor FREE OF CHARGE In6mary Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-11
Second LETTER.. 1859.

AHNA AnAIR
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-01
Keep n Few Bees.
Indiana Farmer

Aside from the hope for any pecuinary
gain, there is greater judgment for the
keeping of at least few colonies of
bees. In these times of adulterated
sweets, about the only thing left is to buy
directly from our neighbor or raise our
own.
Honey is one of the most delicious
sweets producable and can be raised
with as little cost and labor rs ANYTHING,
especially so in small way. People who
make a speciality of poultry-raisins, bee
keeping, ETC., give all the time possible
that they think will pay one penny
more. Yet honey may be raised as chick.
ems are, for home use, with but little
care.
The perfectly straight combs sell at a
better price but do not effect the favor of
the honey.
A partially filled section will only
bring half price in the market, but is Just
the same money ~ filled the section
without an empty cell. and with the
knowledge of the day we are able to secure
more money from three or four colonies
than our fathers did FROM three times the
number.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-01

! mott says Chicago lady, that in
all Of this talk about what is designated
as womeD's labor the every day rou-
tine work of the housekeeper is ignored.
There is no reference to the work Of
the women whose lives are passed in
home-making and housekeeping. They
are regarded rs a negative. non-produc.
tive class. Yet the profession Of the
house keeper is regarded as the most nat
ursI and proper avocation of women.
There Is no other trade so complex None
more difficult.
Add to this the cares of motherhood
and what else can woman engage in
winch will as completely absorb every en-
ergy of which she is cspsble7
10 be a good housewife and mother is
by no means the occupation of al idler.
Perhaps my notions are obsolete, but
think the woman who creates comfort
able home and raises children worthy of
manhood and wonanhood is the noblest
work of God. and is quite as much of a
producer as the woman who writes q
book, invents some machine, or follows q
profession.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-01
kansas City Journal.

The good farmer cultivates fore
thought. His plans are not made for
single year. He looks over his farm,
divides the arabic land into about six
equal parts, one-half of which is devoted
to grass, the other to the pillow, as each
shall take its turn. Every year be raises
just about so many acres of corn, so
many acres of wheat, SO through all his
crops. He keeps Just about the same
amount of stock, and of each about the
same, whether it be cattle, sheep, horses,
or hogs.
No matter whether wheat brings IS
cents per bushel or s1.75. No matter
whether wool is 81 or 80 cents per pound
No matter whether cheese brings or Is
cents at wholesale. No matter whether
live hogs bring or cents per pound.
Thus he continues year after year, all the
time studying to improve the produc-
tons of his farm, and thus increase its
capacity to produce little more of each
of the different articles he raises for SALE
But no single one is dropped from the
list that he may raise more of something
else without long considered and sufh-
Gent reason. If anything he may have
for sale is very low in price, he knows at
once that the great pendulum of equilib-
rum has swung away from it. He also
knows that it will surely swing back
again sooner than he can change bis
rotation, even If he wanted to, which he
does not
He is accurate in all his affairs. He
knows just how he stands Knows who
he owes and who owes him, what il is
for and when il is due. He also knows
just how he expects 10 meet every claim
against him, has calculated the matter
accurately before he incurred the debt.
and with prompt payments, thus in few
months making his word as good -
written bond. He knows VIII >..ie aver
age price of every article he raises for
sale has been in his market town for all
the years since he has had produce to
sell. If he has an article for sale and the
price is long way below the average.
he holds the same until the pendulum
swings back again.
If the price is fully up to the average
he does not wait with the expectation of
getting the very highest cent that will
be paid just before the pendulum fall.
back again. He sells at the highest cur
rent price, knowing that once the high
est price is reached, stagnation and fall
so quickly succeeds that not one in 8
hundred men can be the lucky man to
get the highest price paid. Thus bis
average gains will compare with the best
Slowly it may be, but surely he is getting
rich and all the time living better than
many kings of Mammon. While he
sleeps, his crops and his animals grow
Panics can not ruin him. As it has
taken time to acquire riches, he generally
knows how to keep them, while the mer-
chant or manufacturer may be rich to-
day and poor Tomorrow and pot from
any fault of his ewn.