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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
Mother Goose in our Poetry,

1t IS very pathetic thing to see the
efforts some of our industrious youue
poets make to write something good
They appear to grid up their lions. and
rake the dictionary, and crowd their
verses with all the choicest kind Of
language, all to no avail. ..Maiora cana.
mus!" they constantly exclaim. bu,
they somehow continue to be minor
poets.
1t has occurred to me that they might
do well to risk an opposite course. In
stead OF attempting any longer to make
their verse mean something (for in this
they do not seem fitted BY nature TO
succeed), let them try 70 enrich it with
passages Of melodious idiocy. Like the
wretcned prisoners in the elevator since
the thing won't 90 up, why not try it
For 1t has been borne in on me lately
thatipeople like little Mother Goose IN
their poetry. notice that some OF The
stances most quoted from our best poets
are those OF whose real meaning the
quoters plainly have not the remotest
idea. 1t is not merely that the verse Is
liked IN spite OF its having, to them. no
meaning, but Just because OF this fact.
L can remember that L used to be fond
of chanting,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28

The white lake-blOssom fell into The lake
And the pimpernel dozed on the lea.
Now this pimpernel was not a flower
familiar 10 my childhood and / actually
supposed it was a bird. I can see now
the picture as my innocent youthful
mind conceived 1.-THE pimperneI
standing graYely on one long and silt
like leg at the margin of the lake. well
out OF. the cold wind, on the lee side.
fast asleep and probably dreaming OF
more polliwogs. When the halcyon
bird tapped his wings of fancy and
scared away on a gale OF truth. the
charm of the stanza was gone for me.
Is there any line of Aud Lang Syne that
simple people sing with such apprecia-
tive feryOr as that Of, "Pu'ing'i the
'gowans fine? And what idea have
they when they declaim of shutting off
this mortal COLI? And what feline
righteousness is suggested TO them by
Milton's Eagle meWing her mighty
youth? And how nonplussed they
would be if suddenly called on 10 ex-I
pound in their true relation to the
thought those LIKES, so charming in their
simplicity, " fD.t COP Htl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
Corn rigs, and barley rigs,
And corn rigs are bonnie,

before | had any notion whatever of the
sense OF rigs" since the time Of learn
ing the meaning OF the word, observe
that do not seem to care half so much
Tor the song. There is q verse OF Maud
that l used to rave over continually
when a boy. IL runs:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
LIST OF BLANKS.
Kept on Hand and For SaIe,at;the
salt Lake Herald" Office.
Mining Blanks.

Mining Blanks.
Notice Of Location.
Application for Patent.
Notice Of Application.
Proof Of Posting Notice and Diagram
OF Claim.
Proof thst Plat and Notice remained
Posted during Period of Publication.
Certificate OF Identity Of claim.
Registers Certificate of Posting for
Sixty Days.
Agreement of Publisher.
Proof Of Publication.
Affidavit OF $500 improvement.
Statement OF Fees and Charges.
Certificate OF Citizenship.
POTe- u Attorney.
Fond Tor g Deed.
Mining Deed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
And curly grew tbesea

These meaningless refrains and unintel.
hgible words are like the parenthetic
twlris and Earoies Of the 6agpiPe,
weary pedestrian, so do these dashes of
nonsense the mind, BY q return to the
diet of infancy.-December Atlantic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
For the soul Is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem

How many times have we heard some
poem OF Browning, or Of Emerson de-
hvered With ingenious enthusiasm as q
selection" at some reading club, or
'circle, ~ when to have stopped the
reader and naively inquired the mean
ing would have brought on a most pain
full situation! Depend upon it, there is
nothing that so lends charm toyerse as
the line that Is perfect nonsense to us,
so long as We donot notice that il lacks
sense. Even passages that IRE frankly
and ayowedly nonsense meet a felt want.
Is 1t not one OF the,charms OF the old
ballads that they refresh our intellects
now and again with Their "Oh and's"
and "Oh butts, and their Hay. no
What terrible line is that
in the grand old ballad Of Sir Patrick
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
miscellaneous.

Miscellaneous.
Dee5-Bargain and Sale.
Warranty Deed.
Quite. aim Deed.
Trustees Deed.
Warranty Deed Against Grsltor.
Mortgage.
Mortgage Long Form
Chattel Mortgage.
Lease.
Official Bond.
incorporation Bond.
Articles Of Incorporation,
Acknowledgements.
Protests.
Collectors Certificate Of Sale of Rea
Estate.
Sherifrs sale.
Application for General License.
Application for Liquor License.
Bond for Liquor License.
Administrator Bond.
Petition for Letters of Administration,
Order Admitting VIII 70 Probate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
Justices Blanks.

Summons.
SubpOenas-Ciyi.
Subpenas-Crimin
Warrant.
Commitment.
Execution.
Wrir Of Attachment.
Affidavit of Attachment.
Undertaking on Attachment.
Notice a. Appeal.
Complaint.
Affidavit.
AfijzviU on Claim and Delivery Per
sCnal Property.
Undertaking on appeal
Const2ble's Sale.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-28
Rough on Itch. %

Rough on Itch cures skin humors,
eruptions, ring worm. letter, salt rheum,
frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison,
BARRIERS itch SOC. Jars. I
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1886

the handle she turned it slowly, and to her I'M
speakable joy the door opened at her touen,
o, what rush of relief she felt her po-
sition might still be perilous; but the greates'
danger was past. She crept round the wall
feeling her way until her hands touched the
bell rope; and then, drawing breath for the
effort, she pulled hard and fast, and immedi-
ately the iron tongue outside began to answer
her back in tones that seemed to tell that She
was once again in communication with the
honest world outside, and need fear no more
Stroke after stroke the bell sent its resonant
alarm out upon the midnight; and at each
note Sophia tugged with fresh energy, and
the faithful bell above seemed to grow more
vehement as she with gathering strength APP
piled to it for help.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs,
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. lis value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
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ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply,
sicians in the United States, and is fol-
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb ~ m-w-s m ~
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

~ have known him more or less intimately
for years" the elephantine magnate contin-
ued. He talked as if he was debating a testi-
moniaL "a more upright, honorable man does
not breathe He is charitable and humane to
a fault Believe me, Sophia, | would not
open my lips to you on the subject if l did
not in my soul believe that Prendergast will
make you truly n happy woman, and that he
is worthy of you. l can say nothing more in
his praise"
Sophia began to cry, not knowing where to
turn, and Goldmore, taking upon himself al
most unconsciously the paternal relation.
gently patted her on the shoulder. Indeed, il
seemed as if affairs had only to be pushed
little further for him to bestow upon her
paternal kiss.
Marry Prendergast Sophia" Godmore
continued; repeating unawares his wife's con-
else counsel "You are of course free from
all engagement to young Percival Brent
Remember, have not word to say of that
young fellow but praise. Under the aus
picious circumstances of your original en-
gagement / considered it happy event
And even when he left England, ! thought
perhaps things might turn out well for you
both Since then / have'-here he reflected
on the interview with Mrs. Temple and her
charges TO HIM" since then nave Thought
things over, Sophia, and feel you ought to
be-prudent."
"Prudent" "prudent" 1t was the word
that had been rung Ill the poor girls ears
until she was ready TO scream at the sound OF
it,
And besides, Sophia, tToldmore con
=.
tinned' your mother WISHES IT, 1 am far
from saying that any Siri Is pound 10 con-
slider even her parents IN matter SO nearly
concerning her personal happiness; but
"opn'a' "nel tiie man Is 50 very des'rapie'
ana "hen parent VIII Is so very strongly
expressed thniK dutifnl character IKE
yours wlil-will weigh the matter, SophiaF
sophia was really BROKEN down now ana
soonihS piRoas,y; ana uo,diiore' VINO "oui'
hoo nave Wouh'ieo mel WITHOUT cause OH any
cohsidera'oh' Judged that these Tears were
shed over the mai wrench from fercivai
Brent.
You arr naturally asltated' dear girl he
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

Boston, June ia young and very
handsome girl named May Hatch disap-
peared from her home at 2lO Aisquith,
Baltimore, last Monday. 1t was discovered
after careful inquiry that she had taken
passage for Boston on the steamer Chatham
telegram was sent to the Boston police
Headquarters giving her description and
asking that an officer be detailed to meet
the steamer on her arrival The Chatham
sailed up to her wharf Thursday afternoon,
and was Immediately boarded by the officer,
who was told that Miss Hatch committed
suicide by jumping overheard rs the
steamer passed Block island during the fore
noon No cause is assigned for the desper-
ate net
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
AMFRCHsNr's OPINION

Mr. B. F. Noursc. General Western
agent Royal Baking Powder Co, writes
Il have never found so great results from
physicians prescriptions and attendance
upon our children, as have after few
days use of Pap!llon (extract of fax
Skin Cure. | cannot describe to you
medically what it has done for us. but
can say that years of treatment have not
been accomplished what Papiliou has
done after a few applications" Large
bottles only S1.00 at Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

Have you not done as you wishi II you had
accepted Prendergast against your will
there would be an excuse for this pettishness
AID nonsense; but here yea have had yuur
own way, and now you must cry over it. II
is all weakness-weakness- weak
ness; and weakness-weakness- weakness"
she repeated the word in successive sallies Of
annoyance, II hate and despise."
Weak and strong they certainly looked.
She with her compact figure braeed and
erect, her stretched out hand, her declaimiiig
attitude, her clear, resolute voice; Sophia
bending Ike a willow, her face hidden, and
one low sob following another in reply to her
mothers taunts as they fell on her ear. But
before the morning dawned Mrs. Barbara
Temple got lesson which led her to recall
her bitter words, and TO confess that the
strength was not so entirely her own, nor the
weakness so entirely her daughters, as she
imagined just now, while she was standing
mistress in her own drawing room.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
n0N'T FAIL, tn TRY IT.

J. c. Burrows, Kalamazoo, Mich, test
iies; For more than five years a mem
Der of my family has been afflicted with
Hay Fever, eliminating late in the fall IN
a hacking cough. Every remedy proved
futile. Not half bottle of Papillon Tex
tract of flax Catarrh cure had been used
before the cough entirely disappeared,
and general relief followed. tits simply
wonderful" Large bottles only 81 90,
for sale at Drug store.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

BoSToN, Mass, June 1s-A Montpelier,
Vt, special says that the following reply
was sent by Senator Edmunds to letter of
inquiry from Vermont farmer.
DEAR Sir: | have for long time teen
saying and doing what could in favor of
taxing bogus butter under whatever name
it may 60, so as to give the makers of the
real articles their fair rights. / have been
in conference with the senate committee on
agriculture and with the officers of the New
England Dairymen's association, who have
been here on the subject. You may be sure
that did not need any urging to look after
the interests of our farmers. Sincerely
yours, GEORGE F. EDMUNDs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

CHARLOTTE, Mich, June ia ccnila-
grafton which broke out in the Excelsior
block Thursday night ragged until : O'Clock
Friday morning The following offices and
stores were destroyed DR.. F. D. fatter.
sous, NJ. Hudson's, NJ Phillips, H. A.
Blackman's drug store, Darion Murraby's
boot and shoe store Cole Il Jones, clothiers
Detiraff's law Office, j. D. Parkhurst III
suranco office, Hughett & Smiths law office.
Central telephone and Western Union tele-
graph offices, and the Good Tempar and
Grand Army lodgeroon The loss is est
mated at $1,000
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
MUST BE ExTRAOlTEO.
An Important Bill Relating TO Criminals
Signed by Governor Hill.

An Important Bill Relating TO Criminals
Signed by Governor Hill.
ALBANY, N. Y, June IA very impor.
tant bill which has hitherto escaped public
attention has been signed by Governor Hill
I he bill possesses interest to all officers Of
Justice in tue entire state The new law
takes effect Immediately and provides that
person charged with crime in another
state or territory shall not be taken out of
this state either with Or without his consent
unless he be regularly extradited, and any
person or officer who aids or assists in re-
moving any fugitive from justice out of
this state without requisition being first
obtained shall be guilty of felony and i'm
prisoned in state prison The act is sweep
ing in its character in this respect and
amends chapter of title of part of the
code of criminal procedure
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
CHAPTER VIII.

Mother and daughter sat down to dinner
Sophia's face was full of care; but by some
accident, or by the caprice of fate, she was
beautifully dressed, and looked very charm
ing in her sadness The beautiful attire was
not, indeed, very surprising, for Sophia gave
such particular attention to dress, and was
besides, such 'colorist," that don't sup
pose she had an unbecoming gown in her
whole wardrobe. Tonight she wore dress
Of pearl gray with a tucker of white lace
round the open front, and a garnet brooch,
Which ] suppose she had pinned in by chance;
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

LEXINGTON, Ky, June 49, About Z
o'clock Thursday night, when the west
bound through freight train was within a
short distance of bridge, about fourteen
mil west Of Ashland, on the Chesapeake
~ Ohio railroad, the engine jumped the
track. Tho engine struck the iron brid 20
which gave way, instantly killing the lire.
man, J. o. BRADLEY, of this city, and the
conductor, Thomas NJ Blair, of Ohio, and
slightly bruisins Engineer Hatch, of this
ulacp
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are sick
and iu pain. A hacking cough. severe
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr..
Bigelow's Cure Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
ters are wholly medicinal. 1t is com>
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200 years old Clergy,
meu. temperance people, and all Other
classes who oppose strong drink en- prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our great
household remedy 1t is a sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
TO be continually


Boston, June 19-Governor Hill, of New
York, and other guests were handsomely
entertained after speeches Thursday night,
in Mechanics hall, by collation. in the
rear reception room. W. W. Doherty
prorosed the health of Governor Hill
Congressman Collins, spoke Of Governor
Hill as the greatest governor OF
the greatest state In the Union, and Col
Scannell proposed three cheers for D. b.
Hill, the next president Of the United States,
and loud cheers followed the sentiment
Governor Hill called on Governor Robin
son at the state house, in company with a
number of New York gentlemen, Friday.
The party visited the senate chamber
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
RuCKLEN,S ARNICA SALYE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum. fever Sores can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

BIRMINGHAM, june BAT crowded
meeting, Thursday night, of persons III
favor of granting home rue to Ireland, Nj.
Cowen, NJ T. for Newcastle on Tyne, said
be was sure that Ireland would show an
aptitude for self eminent If home rule
were granted, and that even the Fenians
would assist in promoting order and unity
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
A DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE
Three Young Girls While Bathing Go BE
yond Their Depth and Are Drowned.

GALVESTON, Tex, June ia special to
The News from Temple says that on Tues
day last Capt W. NJ. knight and Frank
Russell, his sonin-law, residing near
Temple, with their families, went to Sum
ner Hill to have some wheat ground During
the grinding the rarity went fishing At
about p IN Eugene knight, aged IL
years Lena Whitehu'st, aged IA, and Hat
Tie Jones, aged H. went in bathing They
got beyond their depth and went down.
Mrs knight and Miss Emma Knight has
tined to their rescue, but they also got be
You'd their depth and sank A plowman in
"a held near by heard their screams and ar
rived on the scene in time to save Miss
NINA Knight Mira. Knight succeeded in
reaching the bank and catching holl of q
bush and was rescued The three girls were
d owned Their bodies were recovered an
hour after they went down
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

An immense drove of rats recently
teok possession of the premises of S. W
Gaines. near Scio, Ore. Although he has
killed about 1000 there are MANY left
They have killed about $500 worth OF
chickens and other fowl
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

BosToN, Mass, June l9.-3unker Hill
day was observed here Thursday as a close
holiday Tue most interesting feature was
the carnival and trades procession, which
started at $50 O'Clock and paraded the
principal streets in four grand divisions
There was also parade, beginning at / 80
p. m, of military and civic organizations
The celebrations ended with fireworks and
open-air concerts in the two principal
squares in the evening
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

A letter from England addressed to
John Kent. Horse Wiggers Falls, Horse
Wiggers county, State of New York, -
was sent by knowing postotfice clerk to
OsWego Falls. n Y, where il belor ged
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

SANDUsKY, Ohio, June la-The county
central committee met Thursday afternoon,
and appointed commission OF three to
wait on John Holahan, inhrmary director,
accused of corruption i'll office, and demand
that he resign.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

A citizen of Grand Rapids, Mich,
claims to have razor used by Father
Marquette in 1870 1t was dug up from
an Indian grave near Harbor Springs.
and is pretty well preserved.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

PORTLAND, Me, June 1S-Thursday the
state convention of the lrohlbitloniats OF
the state was held, and Aaron Clark, a
farmer, nominated for governor the plat
form advocates the organi. alton of a ma
tional party to advance the cause and elect
a prysi lent.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

The Episcopal Bishop of Connecticut
says that if the svolu,ionists will leave
his ancestors unmolested in the garden of
Eden he will not disturb theirs in the
GEOLOGICAL garden.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

Scrofula diseases manifest themselves
in the spring. Hood Sarsaparilla cleanses
the blood, aud removes every faint of
scrofula.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

The Vanderbilt mausoleum at New
Dorp. Staten Island. will be ready for
the remains of the first occupant about
July 1
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful foretbought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of Dr. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims, 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, q sure cure for ague and
malsrial diseases, Price, 80 cents, of
druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

The assessment of Tacoma. W. T., for
1885 foots up 90. 790.705, an increase
over 1885 of $245,213.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

The Chinese government has been notl>
fed by the superintendent of police that
secret societies are demcralizing the
native police force and rendering it next
to impossible TO obtain evidences in crlm>
| inal cases
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

An Austin paper alludes to eontems
porary las the old hag down by the
gulf"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

A firm of London caterers paid 100000
for the privilege of selling refreshments
at the Colonial exhibition.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION.
At Springfield. Illinois, Aug. 20. 1850.

HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC STATE
CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
SPRINGFIELD, H., June 10. 1886.
The democrats OF all the counties in the state
of Illinois are requested to send delegates TO the
state democratic convention, which will be held
at Springfield, on
Thursday, August 26, 1886,
al IL O'Clock noon. for the purpose OF nominating
one candidate for State Treasurer, one candidate
for State Superintendent OF Public Instruction,
and to transact such other business as may be
proper for its consideration.
The several counties in the state are entitled to
one delegate for every 400 votes for Cleveland
and Hendricks. In 1894, and one delegate for every
friction thereof of 200 votes and over as follows:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

BY order Of the State Democratic Central Com
mittee. ALFRED ORESpoRFF
W. j. MIzE, SeCi etary. Chairman
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-19

Headache are permanently cured every year Ga,
the hundreds of testimonials in my posst zion viii
testify by the use of