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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

feCuH.
What theY afterward said was as ncoherent
as the conversations of those rapturors mo.
ments ever are
Hou know we leave in the norningp he
said, when at last it became necessary for
him to go.
"Hes," she answered calmly. "And perhaps
it is better that it should I've so-that we be
apart fnr little while to consider this new
found happiness and understand it. shall
be sustained with the thought that in giving
you to the country l have given more than
any Ole elt. l know that you viii do some
thing that will make me still prouder of you,
and my presentiments, which never fail me,
assure me that you will return to me safely. y
His face showed little disappointment
with the answer
She reached above her head, and breaking
off q bud handed it to him, saying in the
words of Juliet:
Sweet, goodnight:
This bud of love, by summers ripening breath,
May prove q beauteous flower, when next we
meet
He kissed the bud and put it in bis bosom,
hiSoCu nci u6dii PtiSsiuiiheSiy anu ue-Ccuucu
the hill to prepare for his departure in the
morning.
The days that followed were halcyon for
her. While the other women of Sardis, whose
loved ones were gone, were bewailing the
dangers they would encounter, her proud
spirit only contemplated the chances that
Harry would have for winning fame. Battles
meant bright laurels for him in which she
would have rightful share.
Her mental food became the poetry Of love,
chivalry and glorious war. The lyric had a
vivid personal interest Tales of romantic
daring and achievement were suggestions Of
possibilities in Harry's career. Her waking
hours were mainly spent, book in hand, under
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
SHE HAD OUGHT TO KNOW.


FamiIy Nurse Denies That Doc" Will
son Is MIR. Moons Son.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec 4-The dates and
all the evidence collected Thursday contra
iict the sensational story telegraphed from
Providence that Doc" Wilson is the son Of
Philip l.. Moen Wilson, by his own state
nent and the statement of his friends, can
not be more than 81 or 80 years old Mcen
was married in 1873 forty years ago, and
his first wife died before Wilson was born.
Miss Arenath Sampson, an aged nurse, says
she went to live in Ichabod Washburn's
family when Eliza Washburn, Moen's first
wife, was only u years old. She has nuEsed
IN and been intimate with both families from
that time 10 this Wilson cut his own fin
CERT" i'll telling this story, for such an event.
he alleges, could not hove taken place
without her knowledge. She has
nursed both of Mr. Moens wives at
the birth of all his children, and had
known him intimately since he was Il years
Of age. He was always kind, just, and up
right man, and most faithful and loving
husband and father. Moeh and his counsel,
W. W Rice, both deny wholly and in de-
tail and in most positive and complete
manner, Wilson's story.
The records of the town of Oxford, Mass,
show that Levi Wilson was born there on
Dec. J. ls13 eleven months after Mrs. Moan
Iiad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. I-The federal grand
Jury came into court Friday and reported 10
indictments and no information in the local
election frauds Judge Woods was aston
ished, and plainly in Heated to the jury that
it had failed 10 perform its duty. The evil
dence submitted easily established that pal
pabe frauds hal been committed. The i'm
potency Of tho jury causes general indigna-
ton, and District Attorney Turpie, for SEEM
ing Inference, comes in foI u share of criti-
cism, hu: the maddest man about town Is
Judge Woods who discharged the jury with
farewell words they will never forget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
FOUND HANGING TO A TREE.
Three Texas Negroes Taken from Jail and
Lynched by a Mob.

BRENNAN, Tex, Dec. 4.-Wednesday night
about midnight armed mob came to town,
overpowcred the jailer, and took out Shea
Fielder, Alfred jones, and Ephraim Jones,
three of the regroes implicated IN the kill
ing of Devices Bolton at Flewellen's store, In
this county, on the night of election, and
ynched their. 1t was so quickly done that the
town was not aroused until morning, when the
bodies of the three men were found hanging
to a tree. 1t was thought that the feeling
against the men had subsidized so that further
,rouble would not occur, and Sheriff Dever
mad brought them back from Houston,
wither they had been sent for safe keeping.
There is no clew to any of the perpetrators.
1t is feared the unfortunate occurrence will
again cause race-prejudice and raise political
excitement very high
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
A Paper on Hydrophobia.

PARIS, Dec. DIR, Colin, of Paris, read a
paper before the Academy of Sciences Thurs,
day, showing that the average annual mum.
Der of deaths from rabies in France is twenty
six, and that since NJ. Pasteur began his
course of treatment the same number of pa
TENTS have died. According to official
statistics the number of persons bitten by
mad animals in France last year was 35i,
while NJ. Pasteur has treated 200 patients
DR.. Colin concludes that the Pasteur system
is of doubtful efficacy, and he alarmed for
the results of virulent incubation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

NEW YORK, Dec. Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land came TO New York Tuesday afternoon,
in company with her cousin, Benjamin Fol-
som and Mr.. Stuart, United States consul at
Antwerp Mrs. Cleveland was driven direct
from the station to the residence of friends
on Fifth avenue. Mr.. Folsom and Mr.. Stu
art are at the Gilsey. Few persons have
known of Mrs. Cleveland's presence in the
city. To a reporter who called upon her
Thursday she said the sole object of her visit
was to do some shopping with view to the
holidays She was at the Casino Wednesday
evening. but escaped recognition from the
audience
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
A FAvoRIrE WITH THE FAIR SEX

Papilon (extract of flax Skin Cure is
superior to all the much advertised skin
beautifiers with the advantage of being
beneficial. and not like the mineral pre-
parations usually sold which are very
poisonous, 1t will remove all inflamma-
ton, chatting and roughness of the skin,
sunburn, freckles and unseemly blotches.
and leave the cuticle fair and soft us an
infants. An actual necessity for the
complete toilet table. Large bottles only
$1.00, for sale at drug stores. Sold by
II. II. DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
A Family Blessing.

Simmons Liver Regulator-the favor>
lite remedy-is entirely vegetable. and is
the purest and best family medicine that
is compounded. No error to be feared
in administering. no injury from exposure
after taking. no loss of time. 1t is the
best preventive medicine. and safe 10
take. NO matter what the sickness may
be. and in any ordinary disease will effect
q speedy cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
A KING FALLS In BATTLE.
FIERCE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN AZ
RIcANs AND FRENCH TROOPS.

A Desperate Sword Combat Between the
King Of Cayar and a French, Lieutenant,
Resulting in the Death of the Former
The Campbell Div orce Case-OId World
News.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 4-The depart
ment of state has received dispatch from
the United States consul at Gore Dakra in
Senegal, Africa, announcing the death in
battle of King Sauna Lomnefi Of Cayar. The
consul says that the king appeared at Two
name in Cayar with number of his follow
ers under arms and mounted attendants for
the purpose of collecting tribute to which
he believed himself entitled by the treaty.
His demand for tribute was met with a re
fusal from the inhabitants of the place,
whereupon some of his followers began to
pillage the town
The merchants and traders telegraphed
for aid to the government of st. Louis, a
town under French protection, and in the
meantime made preparations to defend their
property. The government promptly sent
captain of the army and twenty five soldiers
10 the scene of the trouble with instructions
10 accOnlnOudUe matters. Arriving at
Tivomane, the troops found the merchants
and traders beleaguered A wordy alterca-
ton followed between the troops and the
kings followers, which was ended by the lat
ter, who fired several shots, killing soldier.
A charge was ordered, but after brief but
fierce engagement the natives fled, leaving
twenty of their number dead on the field.
They soon reformed, however, and made
another stand under the leadership OF their
king but the latter, after sword combat
with a French lieutenant lasting twelve
minutes, was run through the body and
killed, whereupon his followers gave up the
battle and escaped into the interior. The
affair is deplored by the French authorities,
who foresee as a result the necessity of max
ing radical changes in their treaties with the
native tribes in Africa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
The First Keen TWlnge.

As the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every ex-
posure. 1t Is not claimed that Hoods
Sarsaparilla is specific for rheumatism
we doubt if there is, or can be, such a
remedy. But the thousands benefited by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us in urging
others who suffer from rheumatism to
take L before the first keen twinge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. LAND Com
missioner Sparks has referred to the score
tary of the interior for transmittal to con-
Eress the report by Surveyor General Julin,
Of New Mexico, of his Investigation of the
private land claim known as Ojo Del Anil,
involving SOME 1000 acres The commits
,ioner Concurs. with the surveyor general il
recommending the rejection by congress OF
this claim as unfounded and unmeri torious
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

McCNT HOLLY, n j, Dec. Col james
v Stra ton, a well known lawyer hf Mount
Holly, and formerly judge advocate of the
National guard Of New Jersey on Gen Motifs
staff, committed suicide at his home here
Friday by shooting himself in the head with
Il revolver. He had boon i'll for short time,
and it is supposed that he took his life while
lahorins under temporary alteration of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

PARIS, Dec. 4.-The story circulated her,
Thursday that the French transport steamer
Chandernager, with 200 troops on board
had foundered in the Mediterranean, ant
that all hands were lost, is declared by tbt
minister of marine, who is in receipt of late
dispatches from Algiers, to be wholly base.
less
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
In Opposition TO the Whisky Pool.

PEORIA, Ills, Dec. 4.-The bids for the
erection of the Ed Spelman distillery wer,
opened Thursday night and the contract foi
the brick work was awarded to Parry &
Deal for s13, 500, Work was commenced Fri
day morning. The house will be run in op,
position 10 the whisky pool.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
(To be continued.)

John B. Cough, the far famed lecturer
excused himself to an audience because
of bad cold. then started for Egypt in
the hope of getting rid of it. Egypt
contains no remedy more certain in i,s
results than Dr. Bulls cough syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
Called to His Door and Shot.

STEVENSON, Ala, Dec, THURSDAY night
James Turner went to the house of Frank
Carter and called him to the door and sho
him twice in the breast. Carter grasped &
rife as he fell, and, taking deliberate aim
fired, the bullet passing through Turner,
breast. The cause of the difficulty is not
known, as the men were warm friends unit
a few DAYS ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

PTTTsBrRG, De-, "a Tyrone, Pa, spe-
cial says; Friday morning at 2 o'clock a
house at Pennsylvania Furnace, occupied by
family named Powely, was discovered to
be on fire and before any assistance could be-
rendered was entirely consumed Two Of
the inmates, John Barr and a child of Pow
eIy's wcrr buried TO death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Dec. All the brake
men on the Ohio Southern railway between
this city and the Jackson coal mines, went
out on u strike Friday morning.
LATER.-The strike was ended Friday
afternoon The brakemen's wages were ad-
vaneed from $3.50 to $l.75 per day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
The Standard Wants the Earth.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 4.-According tc
the petroleum report the Standard Oil COM
pany of America is negotiating with the
Naphtha company Nobel Brothers, for q
loan TO the Nobels, The St Petersburg Dor
sen Zeitung says it is probable that the bust
ness OF Nobel Brothers will be transferred to
the hands Of American petroleum producers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

ST. PAIL, Mimi, Dec. A special to The
Dispatch from st Cloud, Mimi, says that
Arnold's Touring mill was wrecked by an ex,
p,osion Thursday night. The shattered
building subsequently tool: fire and burned.
The s. is So, $50; insurance, $1,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

Francis Darnall and seventeen year. old
son visited Griffin Ga, the other day, and
crowds followed them. The father is 4
feet 4 inches tall and the son 8 feet 1
inch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

BRUSSELS, Dec. A leading citizen here
has sent the public prosecutor statemen,
accusing two residents of this city with com
phcity in the recent mail robbery at Yer
viers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

A comfortable carriage IS more admir-
ed by the user, and brings more fame TO
the maker, than one that doesn't ride
easily. The Rice Coil spring makes a
carriage comfortable ami durable aud
cheap: 1t beats the world on springs.
Get it Of any carriage dealer. or of the
Rice Carriage-spring company. Pittston,
Pa,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

Miss Marie Van Zandt is now in Paris,
but will pass the winter at Cannes She
is still affected with slight paralysis, but
her voice is apparently uninjnred
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

Tho name given this story is made glorious
by the valor and achievements of the
First division of the Fourteenth Army
corps, the cognizance of which was crimson
acorn, worn on the breasts of its gallant
soldiers and borne upon their battle flagsl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
Can Not Account for His Adventure

DETROIT, Mich, Dec Nv. H Gambler,
young business man, disappeared last May,
and all efforts to learn his fate were fruit
less, until Wednesday night, when he quietly
-eappeared at his fathers house safe and
sound. He says he was in Windsor, Ont,
IN business, when he lost consciousness, and
upon recovering his senses he found himself
4 passenger on u west-b bound train near Kan
sas City, with bleeding wound on his head
and a ticket for San Francisco in his pocket
Perplexed as to what explanation he could
make at home, he concluded to finish the
Journey He has been i'll at San Francisco
most of the time since. He can not account
for his adventure His reputation for YER
acity is unquestionable, and his friends be-
lieve his strange story.
Charged with the Crime of Embracery
NEW YORK Dec Herman Falkenherg,
the Norfolk street tailor, who was arrested
Thursday night on warrant issued by Re
corder Smyth, charging him with the crime
Of embracsry, was arraigned before the re-
cOrder in the court of general sessions Friday.
Abe Hummel, who was counsel for the
defendant, said that his client was not guilty
If having attempted 10 influence the mind of
Thomas K, Gray, who was Thursday one of
the panels of jurors examined in the Jury
which will try ex Alderman McQuade. The
recorder held the prisoner in 81 900 bail.
which was furnished, and Falkenberg was
released The trial of the matter will not
come up until after the McQuade case is
CONNECTED
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. 4-The notorious
Nihilist Bachmutoff is dead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04

Death of the Bishop of Vienna.
VIENNA, Dec 4-Monsignor Grossevardeil
bishop of Vienna is dead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-04
THE RED ACORN.
BY JOHN M'ELROY,
Author Of "Andersonriiie," Etc.

Copyrighted by National Tribune Publishing Co.,
and published by arrangement with them.l
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30
Justice fu the West.

A raw citizen Of Idaho was elected
Justice Of the Peace, and tie only law
book he had was Cnsbing's manual.
The first case before him was that Of n
COW boy for stealing a steer. When the
case was called the only lawyer In the
little town was there TO defend the pris-
oner.
"As there is no counsel for the other
side," he said, III make motian that
the case be dismissed"
The justice looked over his manual.
"a motion has to be seconded" he
said.
81 second the notion" promptly re-
piled the prisoner.
"The motion has been made aDc Sec
onded that this case be dismissed" (" said
the Court. "AlI in favor will please
say l."
The prisoner and his attorney voted
"aye."
"All opposed no."
Nobody voted.
"The molten Il carried and the case
dismissed" remarked the Court. "a
motion to adjourn Ii now In order"
The prisoner made the motion and the
Court adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30
Handy Things 10 Know

Here are some figures and rules very
handy to know and have at hand, in the
mind or on paper:
A rod is l61a feet, or 81 yards.
A mile is 320 rods.
A mile is ! ,760 yards.
A mile is $3.50 feet.
a square foot Is IA square inches.
A square yard contains 0 square feet.
A square rod is 27214 square feet.
An acre contains 43, $50 square feet.
An acre contains 4.S40 square yards.
An acre contains l60. square rods.
A section, or square mile, contains
$40 acres.
A quarter section contains 100 acres.
An acre is s rods wide by 20 rods long.
An acre is about 20s}4 feet square.
A solid foot contains l,72S solid inch
cs.
A pint of water weighs one pound.
A gallon OF water holds 23l solid
inches.
A gallon of milk weighs s pounds and
10 ounces.
A pint of water holds 2s7S solid inches
(2s.s75).
A barrel (3l1z gallons) holds ~ solid
feet (4.2ll).
A solid foot contains nearly IN solid
pints t7.4S).
A bushel (struck) contains 2,l5O solid
inches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30
Personal Influence.

Upon the higher Alps, the snow Is
sometimes piled so high and evenly bal
anced that the crack Of whip, or the
shout of a voice, may give sufficient Vi
bration to the air to bring down the
whole mass upon the travellers below.
SO in our moral world, there are souls
just lowering over the abyss Of ruin; a
word, or even look from Us, may cause
them to plunge down into the depths
from which there is no return; or a
helping hand stretched out to them 10
the moment Of peril may lead them back
to the safe, pure paths Of virtue.
Knowing that We have such power,
shall we not humbly pray, LEAD US moi
into temptation, but deliver us from
evil?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30
a Bird md a Mouse.

A few years ago A. l.. Vaughan was
watching a flock of small dark-gray
snow birds. Those who have seen them
know how diminutiye they are. The
little brood had lighted on the snow,
and was 1itting from one place 20 AN
other, pecking a! the stray seeds thai
lay scattered about. Their antics were
watched by Mr.. Vaughan with much
interest. Presently "A mouse emerged
from his winter quarters beneath the
snow and ran along the bank. Instantly
one little snow bird, not heavier, per-
haps, than the mouse, but full OF eours,
age, swooped down on the mouse aud
pitched battle.
"Then," said Mr.. Vaughan, there
ensued one Of the most interesting en-
counters ever beheld. The bird alight-
ed on the back Of her adversary spite
fully. The mouse defended himself the
best he could, and twice threw oil bis
winged foe. The bird renewed the at-
tack savagely, ahd by well-directed
blow destroyed the sight Of one Of the
mouse's eyes; but the little four-footed
creature did not give up the battle even
then, aud not until II had lost the sight
OF both eyes did II succumb. The bird
was victor, and seizing her victim by
the extreme tip Of the tail, she rose, not
without much difficulty, and holding
fast TO the mouse few into the top OF a
tree some 200 feet away"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30

A lady living in Philadelphia has
pony Of which she Is very fond, and NOT
long ago, as he was not in good health,
she called 10 veterinary surgeon, who
prescribed powder for the equine fs-
vorite. The next morning the lady
said TO her man-of-all-work:
"Pat, did you give the pony his medi-
eine?"
81 put it with his hay, num-" was
the reply, "and be ate all the hay, but
not bit Of the powtber did he touch 1t
at all. Oh, I'll fool him tonight. III
give IL to him sure"
The next morning the lady called Pat
again, and was surprised to see him
looking very rueful.
whats the matter now ?" raid she.
"Faith, mum, got lead pipe an I
put the medicine in it, an backed the
pony 10 the corner. Thin ! put the pipe
in his mouth an was jisf goin' 10 blow
1t down into him, but the baste, he
breathed first, an have the powtbsr
In me instid Of him."
How it affected the HIbesnian has not
yet transpired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-30

''The plainest girl ever saw was the
4. .,;,o to,xn EyaryhoIv

"The plainest girl | ever saw was the
favorite in my native town. Everybody
liked her. Beautiful? Oh, no, she Is
not beautiful-that Is, outside, but In
side she is an angel. Nobody thinks Of
calling her beautiful. No one Of doz-
en- can tell whether her eyes are black
or blue. If you should ask them to de-
scribe her they would only say: "She
is just right and there 1t would end.
She is merry-hearted, fun-loving, be-
witching maiden, without a spark Of
envy or malice in her whole compost
ton. She enjoys herself, and wants
everybody else to do the same. She has
always a kind word aud pleasant smile
for the oldest man or woman; In fact,
can think OF nothing she resembles
more than Il sunbeam, which brightens
everything IL comes in contact with.
All pay her marked attention, from rich
Mr.. Watts, who lives In mansion on
the hill, to negro Sam, the sweep. All
look after her with an admiring eye and
say TO themselves: she is just the right
sort of girln The young men of the
town vie with one another as 10 who
shall show her the most attention; but
she never encourages them beyond be-
ing simply kind aud jolly, so no one can
call her flirt; no, indeed, the young
men all deny such an assertion as quick
ly as She"
"Do girls love her too?" asked.
"Yes, wonderful TO relate, girls like
her too; for she never delights in hurt
ing their feelings or saying spiteful
things behind their backs. She Is al
ways willing to join in their little plans
and to assist them In any way. They
20 10 her with their love affairs, and she
manages adroitly to see Willie or Ned
and drop h good word for Katie or Jen-
ME until their little difficulties are all
patched up aud everything goes OH
smoothly again, thanks To her. Old Ia
dies say she is delightful The sly
witch, she knows how 10 manage them.
She listens patiently 10 complaints OF
rheumatism or neuralgia, aud then sym.
pathizes with them SO heartily that they
are more than half cured. ."-Ei Perkins.