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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
WHERE THEY WINTERED.
The lee HarbOrs Of the Upper Missis-
suppl, where the Rarters are slowed
Away-BOnts ana Owners.

The lee HarbOrs Os the Upper MIssIs
sIppi, where the Rarters are slowed
Away-BOnts ana Owners.
The Davenport Democrat Gazette has
prepared an interesting statement OF tn,
whereabouts of the rafters on the uppei
Mississippi at the present time-theil
winter harbors, ownership, etc. 1t is a,
| follows:
ST.. -Schulenberg & BeockleI
neet Charlotte Boeckler. Helena Sch u,
lenbeTg. Robert Dodds,
Knapp, Stout & Cos. fleet: Louis,
vile, Helen Mar, Menominee.. B Il Lines
Owned by others; G Chapman, Peter
Kerns.
QUINCY-Maggic ReAny..
KEoKuK -Lumberman owned by j q
Daniels
MoNTRosE- Spreaks, Owens II Co.'S.
fleet; Park Bluff Prescott.
5 Il G Atlee's fleet; Sam Atlee, c
Alice.
BURLNGToN-Kit Carson, owned by
Burlington Lumber company. Everett,
Vincent Peel.
MUscATINE-Ben Hershey, owned by
Hershey Lumber company
Van SAINT 81 Musser Towing fleet Sill
yer Wave. LeClaire Bell, c Musser.
DAvENPoRT-Ec Eclipse, owned by Gable
Lumber Co.. and Lindsay & Phelps;
Golden Gate, owned by Coleman & Ru,
therford.
Rock IsLAND-Weyerhaeu & Denk-
mann's fleet; q J Caffrey, f c A Denk
mann; Saltwater, owned by Rock Island
Lumber company,
MOLINE S Keator, owned by Keator
Lumber company; Moline, owned by
Dimock, Gould 81 Co.
INFLAMMATION, owned by ID f Dor,
rance; RambO, owned by Upper Rapids
Transit company 10 Long owned by
McCaffrey u Long; st. CroiX, owned by
Hsnley Bros. IL Forbush
LeClaire Navigation Cos fleet: w w
Mills, Evansville, Ten Brock
CAMANCHE-Brother Jonathan. owned
by w. r. Anthony Il Co.
CLINToN-W. J. Young & Co.'S fleet:
w. j. Young, Jr., Douglas Boardman.
G. Lamb & Sons fleet: CLANCY Lamb,
Artemus Lamb La Fayette Lamb, Lady
Grace.
Abner Gle, owned by j. s. Short.
Nettie Dnrant, owned by Duncan &
Pollock.
LYoNs-Iowa. owned by Gardner & Co
Gardner Eastman. owned by Gardner,
B & w.
Jennie Hayes, owned by VIM. Davis.
Sterling 81 Co.'S. fleet: Nina, Lilly
Turner.
DUBUQUE-Nettie, owned by W II
Moore.
Clyde, owned by Standard Lumber Co.
LANsINd-Pauline, owned by Turner,
Hollinshead Il Co.
Lizzie Gsrdner, owned by Kralka IL
Wesicott
LACROSSE Mcdonald Bros. fleet
Mountain Belle. Belle Mac, Dexter Ma,
trona, Inverness. Zsrda, Carrie.
p. s. Davidson's fleet Dan Thayer
Dan Hne. Alfred Toll, Frank.
Laird. Norton & Cos fleet: GlenmOnt,
Julia.
City of Wnona, owned by Youman
Bros.
BEEF SLoUGH-Mississippi River Logs
ging Co.'S fleet: Hartford, Jessie Bell,
Little Hoddie.
WABAsu-C. w. Cowles. owned by
Jas. Buisson & Co.
Lyons, owned by Capt. Wilcox.
REEDS LANDNG-Silas Wright, owned
by DAWSON 81 Walker.
STLLwATER--Durant & Wheelers
fleet: RI Whistler, Daisy.
Isaac Staples owned by Isaac Staples.
David Bronson, owned by Matt Clark. |
J X Graves. to be sold by U S Mar
shall,
Ben Hershey, owned by A. jerks &
Co.
The old Tiber was wrecked at Lee
Claire this winter Her boilers will be
used on d, +. Dorrance's new boat |
The Andy Reiling was wrecked at La4
Crosse, and her powerful machinery will
De placed on the Inverness.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
REVOLUTION IN JAPAN.
The Liberalism Of That Country Under
going a lhange-Despotie Methods.

going IA Change-Despotio Methods.
Japan's misfit liberalism, hastily de-
fined twenty years ago, is cracking at the
seams, and shows the same old despotism
that ruled without any profession Of re-
gard for public opinion up 10 the revolu-
ton Of 1888. In that year the Liberal
leaders succeeded in demOlshing the
whole feudal system, and bodily trans
ferred Japan from eastern to western po-
litical methods. As often happens, these
very leaders, Liberals to gain power, be-
came Conservatives when once they had
grasped IT, Before the brakes could be
put on, progress had wrung from the
mikado's ministers the promise that u
parliament should be convened in 1870.
That year is not far off, but tire parlia-
ment is distant.
The ministers of the mkado have after
the Oriental manner, summarily post
poned reform by arresting many reformers,
and 10y purifying the army in the most
approved fashion. The army was sup
posed to be infected with liberalism, and
many of those who were suspected before
the coup d'etat of December are now
dead. The thundcrbolt fell on Dec, 81.
An imperial rescript dated TWO days be-
fore proclaimed" all the secret societies
and assemblies and open air meetings,
The police were also authorized TO arrest
and Danish all suspected persons found
within eight miles OF the palace OF
course, all courtiers and all officials who
dissented from the reaCtiOnary policy Of
Premier Ito were suspected In Il word,
Japan was suddenly placed under martial
law.
So decided II step necessarily needed
preteXt, and a conspiracy to assassinate
Ito was officially discovered. Ito who
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator a medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE, Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

First FoodpadI was rendin' today about
them there higbugs in the City of Mexico;
they're just rolln' in wealth, Let's go down
there and try our luck
Second Footpad-Guess you don't know
much about that country. Them there Mex
leans amt half civilized.
"Thoy ain't"
"No, they amt; regular barbarians. Every
Mexican gen. carries u gun or a knife, an
most of 'em carries both. Durn such saw
ages, say. This law abidn' community is
good enough fer mo Omaha World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

That the body is now more susceptible to
benefit from medicine than at any other
season. Hence the importance of taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla now, when il will do
you the most good 1t is really wonders
ful for purifying and enriehing the blood
creating an appetite, and giving healthy
tone to the whole system. Be sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla, which is peculiar
to itself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The theory Of the education of masses OF
children all alike is a wrong theory, No two
individual things in the inorganic or organic
world were ever created alike in all particu.
lars. The law of differences is the law Of
nature, and the following of the law of nature
is the road toward success. As this principle
in education becomes more and more appre-
hended, the more will processes in education
cease to I've empirical, and become more prac-
tiCHl-~yhUuI Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Able Editor ppei "A forger, eli! Good
job. Write it up with big display head.
How did you catch himi
Reporter-He called at the Office this morn
ing and introduced himself as newspaper
man.
''Yes"
"Thcn, after he got acquainted, he asked
me 10 cash check for $50. | turned him
over to the police. Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Is continually going on in the human
system. The demon of impure blood,
strives TO gain victory over the constitu-
ton, to ruin health, to drag victims to
the grave. A good reliable medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla is the weapon
with which to defend ones self, drive the
desperate enemy from the field, and res
store peace and bodily health for MANY
years. Try this peculiar medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

well. that depends He can il hls
throat is large enough and the cannon
ball not too lnrgc. The question really
seems worthy of some consideration ia
view OF the size of some of the pills that
are prescribed for suffering humanity.
Why not throw them "to the dogs" and
take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant PurIalivo Pei
lets7 Small, sugar coated, purely vcge>
table, perfectly harmless, in glass, aud
ALWAYS fresh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON Il QuIScY X. r, Co
DIvGsIoN FREIGHT OFFICE,

DIvGsIoN FREIGHT OFFICE,
Rock ISLAND, March 5, SO.
The c., B. & Q. will, tomorrow, Tues
day. March. 81 receive all freight, car
loads and less. destined to stations on the
line of the c., b. 81 O., Chicago, &
Iowa, Hannibal & st. Joseph. St. Louis,
Keokuk & Northwestern. Chicago, Bur-
lington & Kansas CITY. Burlington &
Western, Burlington s. Northwestern.
Humeston & Shenandoah, Kansas City,
ST. Joseph & Council Bluffs and Chicago,
Burlington s. Northwestern railroads.
We expect to make reasonably prompt
delivery, though our time may not be to
good as formerly, and hope very soon to
be able to forward and promptly deliver
freight for all points on our own lines
and connections.
IL ID. MACK ID. Z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

And the efficacy of its action have rem
dered the famous California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, immensely pnpu-
lar. 1t cleanses and tones up the clogged
and feverish system, and dispels head
aches, colds and fevers. Hsrtz & Bahnsen,
agents,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

'Say, Jimmie, les you an me so out west
an be train robbers, said one small boy to
another as they sat in II hallway eating a
nice, old Italian gentlemans bananas,
''Howl we do it''
"W'y, easy enough. Jest go out there an
git on to trntAs with our pistols ready and
make the passengers hold up their hands
while we go through their pockets"
'Iumph l know an easier way than that
to be train robbcr."
"Iowf
CLOS git to be train BOYS Chicago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The Duke of Westminster is reputed t
have lager income than any other subject
of Great Sritain. He oTns row upon row OF
tenement houses, and possesses many SQUARE
miles OF farming land. He receives $50 G
minute the year round, or 5000 an honr, OF
ST., 900 day.-New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Good news from Washington One
application well rubbed in of Salvation
Oil cured me of rheumatism in the arm,
of two months standing | never intend
to be without it. H. B. Kramer, pa LIST
ST., S. E, Washington, D. c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The best salve in the world for cats.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. Chilblains.
cOrns and all skin eruptiOns, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by Hariz s. Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

To make paper stick to whitewashed walls;
make sizing of common glue and water of
the consistency Of lnseed oil, and apply with
brush to the wall, taking care to go over
every part, and especially top and bottom.
Apply the paper in the ordinary way
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Keep the piano and organ closed when not
in use. Not onlS dirt, but moisture. has an
unfavorable effect on them, and should
always be carefully guarded against.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The dog corps in the French army is
being carefully trained at Belfort Large
dogs are chosen. Every day they are
shown soldiers in German uniforms and
taught to fly at them on sight.-New
Work Sttp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The only shorthand writer who ever
yet attained a speed of 300 words a min
ute got his skill by practicng assiduously
on his wife's couversatiuu.-EN Exchange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

The expression, The wind blew through
his whiskers, has been traced by Chicago
philologist to the isle of Cyprus, where, a
great many centuries ago, gang Of Moslem
pirates had their boards blown into the sea by
a blizzard that got split by the pyramids in
coming over the desert The explanation is
considered perfectly truthful and satisfactory
for Chicago ,-Philadelphia Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass, organized 1872. Assets
nearly $1,OO0,0O e. w. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Z. L. Parmenter, attorney at law
Makes collections, loans money and will
attend to any legal business ntrusted to
him. Office, postotlice block, Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special atten.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
For Sale.
Mrs. J. z. Mott offers her residence
property. corner Fourth avenue and
Eleventh street, for sale at bargain.
Enquire on the premises,
Taxes Now Due.
Martin w. Burgh, tax collector of the
Craftsmanship Of Rock Island, has opened
an office in the county treasurer's Office,
court house. and is ready to receive the
taxes of 1887, now due.
Hard Coal Market.
All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal $500 per ton, delivered to any part
of this city. usual discount for cash; cam
mel coal for CRATES So.
T q FuA1uD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Byyirtue Of an alias execution anil fee bin No
GLIB, issued out Of the clerk office OF the crcu it
court Of Rock Island county, and state Of Illinois,
and to me directed, whereby am command ed
to make the amount of a certain judgment re
Gently obtained against William W. Chanuon aud
IN favor or Richard Champion. out of the lands,
tenements, goods and chattels OF the said defend
ant, W illiam W, ChannOn, have levied upon the
following property, to.wit:
The north one hundred and sixteen and one half
t1lGl1) feet Of out lot number eighteen Gs) in
Bailey Boyle's second addition 10 the city Of
Rock Island, in the county OF Rock Island, and
state Of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command, shall
expose for sale, at public auction all the right title
aud interest OF the above named William "
Chanuon, in and TO the above described property
on Thursday, the I'D day Of March. 1883, at =
O'Clock =. m, at the north door Of the court
house in the city OF Rock Island, in the county of
Rock island and state of Illinois, for cash in hand,
to satisfy said execution and &c bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this LIST dav Of March,
A. ,lSSS T. s. STLVIS.
Sheriff Of Rock Island county Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

A short time since Deputy Postmaster
w S. Leake, when paying money into
another federal Office in this city, was in
formed that silver coin that had become
smooth from usage could not he accepted,
and was refused As such coin had been
received at the posto1lice for stamps, etc,
in the transaction of business, the ques-
tiOn became an interesting one and be-
lieving it could not be rejected as mutt
lated coin, n half dollar which had been
refused acceptance was forwarded to the
secretary Of the treasury for his decision,
and the following reply has just been re-
ceiyed by Postmaster Stephens:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Miss Waldo tof Boston, Yes, Mr. Wabash,
I attended four weddings last week, and
three more are on my tablets for this week.
Mr.. Wabash from the west)-Indeed, Miss
Waldo, quite profusion s'pose in Boston
leap year makes n great difference in the
number Of weddings. New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

A. j. Smith & Son have removed to
their new store, Nos. 1875 and 1877 West
Third street, Davenport. opposite Ma.
sonic Temple, where they will be pleased
to show you their stock of furniture, car.
pets and drapery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
by Postmaster stephens:


WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb =, 1885
SIR return herewith, rs requested, the silver
half dollar inCosed in your letter of the 2ith ult
with the information that this coin has been eX.
amincd by experts in the office of the treasurer
of the United States, and would be accepted ii
presented at that office for deposit redemption,
as there is no law or regulation under which it
could be declined, it being simply worn smooth
by natural abrasion.
Under departments regulations Of Aug. I, 1887,
copy inClOsed. mutiated silver coins are not re-.
deemed, but reduction by natural abrasion Is not
considered mutilation." Respectfully yours,
HUGH S THOMPSON, Assistant Secretary.
Sacramento Record Union.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
WILLIAM ii. WADE,

A TTORNEY AT LAW-SOllctor in Chaucery
II and Notary P bile: Collections promptly at
tended to; office in Col curtis office, second avo
nue. aud Eighteenth street feb l3.dw6n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
BUSINESS CARDS.


A TTORNEY AT LAW-Loans money on good
Hsecurity, makes collections. Reference, Mitch
III q Lynde, bankers Office in Postolice block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
lock ISLAND & Peoria
RAILWAY.
TO THE
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.
CABLE BRANCH,

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island at 500
A. M and 7;30 p. M; arrive at2;05 a. IN. and 8:2l
p. IN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Jefferson, Iowa, has thirty men who
have passed the age of four score and
ten
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Small faced figures show arriving time at fol
lowing points when passengers leave Rock Island
at s ;O5 a, m. FULL FACED when leaving at 80
y. m. Arrive at Bloomington, :08 p. m.. 9:32 p.
M Danvle, 1905 p. M, 1885 A. M; Springfield,
m. in Illinois. indianapolis, 30 p. m, $50 a. IN.
Terre Haute. 1000 p. m, 3;35 a. m; Evansville,
p. m, 7:45 a. n; Springfield 20 a. M, S:45 a
M Columbus, 6il5 a. M, Ills a. M. IN Ohio;
-. outs, Mo 1880 p m, 7:45 a. m. Louisville,
800 p. M. Connections from the above points
are dsrect and unequaled. Through 81, eping and
lumbus.
II. B. SUDLOW, X. STOCKHOUSE,
Superintendent. Gen1 Tkt Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

Obituary notes.-the music of the dead
IA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

ST. LUKE'S COTTAGE HOSPITAL,
IN THIRD AVENUE, between Tenth and
UEleVenth streets. feb l4-tf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON s. Quincy.
LEAVE. ARRIVE
81. Louis ExpreRs...... 6:45 AND 725P.B,0
Denver Kan. City EX. a 100 p. NIB 1900 MD
st. Louis Fast Ex...... s 80 r. MD $40 A, MD
It. iaul FAST KIM '25 p. Ma 1:31 A. ma
Lacrosse Ex. .10:t0 MD $40 p Mo
Beardstown Passenger. 4 200 P.M.b 7:25 p. Mo
Way Frei9 ht (Monm'th) 700 A. M.6 1850 PMb
Way Freight (Sterng) S:45 AND g;O5 p. ND
Sterling Passenger..... $40 A,M.6 655PM.
dDaily. Daily ex Sunday.
M. j. YOUNG, Agent.
So
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE III ST. PAUL.
RACINE AND =. W. DIVISION
Departs. Arrives
Mail and Expires Gas m ......... g.1Opm
st Paul Fxpr ss. 800 nm ...........lI Is m
- i Accom-. ..2:tCl u IN ........... 10 :fOa N
e. ~ Accom- .....7 10 a III ........... G:IOpm
K. L. W. HOLMES, Agent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-21

.e's git to be train boys. Chicago Times.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-22


 Mir. Senia could talk entertainingly of bells the livelong day. He has studied tlr tones. taste and habits, so to speak, of his bronze musical pets, and is regarded as an authority in all bell matters the country oyer. The effec of the weather on the voices of the bells Is one of the cu- rious things that this veteran beli-ringer has ob erved, and he can tell each day before entering the tower just how the bells will re pond to the touch of the keys. "fhe best weather for the bells, says Mir Senia, is such as we generally have In April of sunshine and shower, of warmth and moisture, such as make the bells sweet It is then they are at their best and all the music in the meshes of the metal of their makeup comes out at the touch of the hammer in tones of softness, sweetness and mellowness unknown at other times. It is not generally known" continued Mir. Senia, that chime bells of pure metal a as sensitive to changes in the weather, as ihe tuneful throats of prima donna of impaired vocal apparatus. Most people labor under the impression that clear, cold, crisp weather is most favorable to the bells, but this Is mistake. In such weather the sound reaches further limits, but the tones are harsh and cold. Dull, muggy, foggy days are also bad for bells; on such day the sound seems to descend, and a person passing along in front or the church can almost imagine the music falling downwards in chunks to the pavement. On such days, too, the 'drone' or after sound of the stroke is more plainly heard and the notes are blurred Instead of coming forth clean cut"
 The chimes of Trinity are. next to those in Christ Church, Philadelphia. the oldest in the country, but strange as it may seem, little Is known of their history. When in 1s45 the old church was taken down to make way for the present structure there were six bells in the steeple. Five of these are kn VII to have been made by Mears of London, while the sixth is sup posed to have come over from England about the year t,6S. when the steeple of the second Trinity church was erected. When these were taken down in is45 the largest chime of Tr nity church was found to be cracked. and It was sent to Meneely's at Troy to be re-cast At the same time four more were or tered to com plete tfe chimes. The ten bells weigh 15, 900 pounds, the largest 2,6S1 pounds and the smalle,t TOO. The bells of Trinity are badly hung in wooden framework. are worn by the constant striking of the hammers In the same rlace, and are so sally out of tune that gool music cannot be expected from them until they are over hauled and repaired. Besides these draw backs. Mfr Meislahn has to contend with antiquated machinery not at all compar- able with that of Grace anu St. Thomas.
The Forrest City times., 1888-09-22

So with heavy heart tho bell l-maker set 10 work to prepare for ihe casting Of an- other be |. and at the end uf another year all was again in readiness and the Empe- TOT and all Of the dlgnilarirs were again assembled 10 witnes, ,he casting. High above the SC thing eau drn sat the bell maker and his lovely daughter. who was arrayed as no one hal rse seen her ar rayed before. Her tranty and vivacity attracted the attention of all. To her father she seemed 10 be strangely happy. and when he pressed her for the reason
 she only said |" aiher, you will sue coed When The buhb'ing mass was ready for the cast ng. and the orler was about to be given to open the gates, the bell-maker felt press are Of his daughters S hand, her kiss upon his cheek, and turn ing had barely time to catch glance of her loye-lit eyes as she sprang from the baicons and vanished among the golden bubbles Of the tell to e. Taking up 8 jeweled slipper she had dropped from her foo. as she ~prang to her death the old mau eft the scene. caring but little now whether ihe casting succeeded or not: nay. rather hoping that il would fail. and his head. in conse iuence fall in the slnd n the morrow. Repairing 10 his desolate home, he wandered aimlcssly tO the apart ment lately occup ed h his darling, and To. on the desk lay . letter solving the mystery of the devoted girls strange aet
 It tod in loving language or her prayers an vlgils. and how they had been finally rewarded by the appearance of nigh spirit of the air. who sad 'linless there
 is bool of one dear to your father wrought with ihe metal he will fail and his life will pay the forfeit And SO she gave her life as the Chinese chronicles have It. that her fathers fame might be greater than that Of all the bell-rnakers who ever
 nade bells ln all he woJld. The sacrifice succeeded. the great hell came out Of the mould rerfeel in fHm and tone. ana In deed qnso this day. T may be heard toll ing in I'ekin and a. its sweet tones go out over the city. the mothers tell their