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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

Many q man fails because he has too much
ability. He is able to do u great many
things with facility, and acceptably, If his
capacity were limited to but one of these
things he would be the gamer by it, because
he would be able TO concentrate his whole
attention to that one thing, and his mind not
being diverted to other arts familiar TO it,
could work constantly and attentively for
that one object, with an assurance that in
dustry would eventually insure success
Sewing Machine News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
An Old savings Bank.

The fist savings bank in the United States
was the "Provident Institution for Savings
in the town of Boston," which was chartered
in 1916, and which still lives and flourishes
in commodious halls on Temple place
Boston Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

A little one happened to see morning
glory open late in the afternoon, when all its
fellows had gone to sleep. After looking at
it thoughtfully for some time she said: Il
fink, papa, it must be dreaming. Youths
CorpraDinn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

The recent cyclones in the south and
west have done terrible damage TO life
and property, but there is one comfort
left-the people clamor for Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

al only like cucumbers, said Pawtucket
man, ''when they are sliced with onions in
vinegar, and then | "iust eat the onions. ~
Providence Telegram
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

Many of the orange trees near Clear
Waters HarDor, Fla. are putting forth
their third set of blooms for this year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

The Holsters recently planted on the
California coast are said to be thriving
finely.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

During the last five years 4e5 lives
have been lost at sea among the English
sherring fishermen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

An experimental has made lens of
ice with which he was able to light pipe
by means of the suns rays.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

How can we ask others to think as we do,
when tomorrow we probably shall think
differently ourselvesf-Uncle Esek
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

Makes collections Neorney at Jaw.
attend to any legal lP hns;n honey and will
him. Office, pos,ofice biosS. As,usted to
and, Ills. d ssss Isl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

The crops in Georgia give promise of a
great harvest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

William Sherwood, of Baltimore, Md.
will spend one year in prison for stealing
d bible.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

DIR, ], W. IRELAND, V. s.,

GRADUATE OF TIE ONTARIO VETERINA-
Ury College, Toronto, Canada, and member of the
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association; Office first
door east of LOTIONS sale stable, Davenport.
Calls by telephone or otherwise promptly attead-
ed to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

Il A LOG CABIN does not
49,. look very handsome from
N " 1.-THE outside, with the coon
HlAIskin nailed on the door, but
I1L-NN.4health and contentment the
q hardy pioneers of American
civilization found in them
Their health was maintained by simple
remedies of roots and herbs. now repro
duced in Warmers Log Cabin Remedies,
made by Warner of Safe Cure fame.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
The Highest Advantages are
offered.

French and German are spoken; special atten-
ton is given to literary stndies Every pupil is
cared for as daughter in the family, as to her
health, manners, conversation and character. All
sleeping apartments are
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
Perfect Ventilation and
Drainage.

Iii believed that st Marys is unsurpassed In
its refining influences, in the high standing Of its
pupils and patrons, in the beauty and comfort OF
its appointments, in the thoroHghness and variety
OF it's instruction. in the spirit OF order and indus
try that pervades it. st Mary's school is recon-
mended to parents who wish 10 place their daugh-
tara
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26

1t is declared that there are restaurants
where robins are privately served as game
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
On the First and Second Floors

The building is of brick: heated by four large
boilers; lighted by gas; interior finished in natur-
al wood; furniture new and elegant wster sup
ply unlimited; bath rooms on every floor; the hest
skill and material have been employed in securing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
A Christian School for Girls

Founded. 1868; enlarged, 1872 and 1880; com
pleted and newly furnished lhrougnont 1888.
The Rector, Vice-Principal and Matron who
founded the school, continue in charge. The off,
GERS and teachers reside with the Rector and his
family In the school.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
The Location is Perfectly
Healthy.

It is also easy of access from all parts of the
country; on the c., b. q Q railroad, at Knoxville,
Illinois, between Galesburg and Peoria. The es-
Enlistment is first class throughout. the result OF
twenty years experience and an expenditure of
sa60,0e0 An extensive course OF study is provi-
ded, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
New Advertisements.
ST, JOHNS COLLEGE ss SsP gGsk

Oh JvHm , VuLlIul kEWY0RK
This college enjoys the powers Of University
and is conducted by the Jesuit Fathers 1t is sill
uated in a very beautiful part of New York coun-
ty between the Harlem X. q L. ]. Sound. Every
facility is given for the best Classical, Scientific
and Commercial education Board and tuition
per year $500. Studies reopen Wednesday, Sep
iember 5th, 1888. -. -
ST. JOHNS HALL, q Preparatory school for
boys from 10 to IL is under the same direction.
For further particulars apply to -5
Rev 10 N ScULLY, S. j., Pres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.

E'oR RENT.-FURNIsHED ROOM
4 at No. 1870 Third avenue. 1861
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-26
WILD BEASTS OF INDIA.
THEIR SLAUGHTER STIMULATED BY
GOVERNMENT eouNTIEs.

Pecuniary Rewards for the Destruction of
Beasts of Prey and Yenomous Snakes.
Protection Needed for Wild Elephants.
India's Game Birds-Statistics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
Speech of Hon. j. w. Daniel.

ln the st. Louis convention yesterday
when nominating speeches for Vice Presi-
dent were being made, in response to re.
peated calls, Senator John W. Daniel, OF
Virginia, said 1.-THE old and the young
democracy Of the Old Dominion speak here
and now, and will join the great acclaim OF
the American people when they shall speak
again in November next for Allan G. Thur.
man. Fifty years ago and more there went
beyond the Allegheny, from the good old
town of Lynchburg. from which l hail, q
preacher of the Gospel, who carried with
him his wife, his boy, his bible and his house.
hold goods. He settled in the splendid
yonng Commonwealth of Ohio. The boy
became the father of the man by bis force of
character and rose to the high places of his
peoples confidence and love. They made
him their represe Mt .tive in Congress they
clothed him with the ermine of the CHIEF
jnsiiceship of their court; they made him
Governor OF their State they sent him as q
Senator of the United States. He
was statesman OF the country, Of
wide and worldwide renown in the
church of 1srasl teacher aud
leader Of men. He measured to the depth
OF every exigency aud rose to the height of
every occasion until he became the beacon
of the peoples hope and the centre OF the
States desire. Cheers In an age of cor
ruptlon he was an exemplihcaiion ofpurty;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
General Sheridan.

WASHINGTON, June AT IL o'clock this
morning it was stated that the Generals
mind had remained perfectly clear. He
was resting quietly with little or N pain and
for the time being his condition wss slight
ly improved. The organic disease from
which he suffers, however, remains unyield'
log. He was more or less deliriors all through
the night-not violently though, for he was
too weak for that; but he could not recog.
nize the members of his family or his physi
clans and refused to take any medicine or
nourishment. About o'clock this morning
his mind cleared and he readily took pepto.
nize1 milk. The medicine was given hypo
dermically. Each of the several attacks
which he has had lately has left him much
weaker than the previous one. His rallies
have been but partial and unsatisfactory and
altogether the case is a most desperate one.
From information received from high
sources, 1t is believed that the end is not far
of.
At one O'Clock the Generals condition
WAS unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

VIM. p. Watts, for many years a member
of the firm of Putney & Watts, Richmond,
died last Wednesday.
A Lynchburg jeweler has just completed
s., 200 contract for rings for the West
Point graduating class.
Capt W. Vernon Ford died at his resi-
dence, in Albenarle county, last week. He
was at Que time captain in the Engli h
service in India.
Delaware Station, on the Seabosrd and
Roanoke railroad, and merchandise store
belonging to MIR. l. Bsale, were destroyed by
fire Wednesday night The loss was covered
by insurance.
The debt of fredericksburg, is less than
that of any other Virginia city, per capita.
The entire indebtedness of that city is in
round numbers about $15S 900, with S.. 600
Of bonds in the sinking fund.
A heavy hail storm passed over the Branch
vile section of Southampton county yester-
day afternoon, accompanied by continuous
wind and rainfall, doing much damage to
the growing crops 10 its path.
A salute of fifty guns was fred in Lynch
burg on the reception of the news of Judge
Thurman's nomination. He is native of
that city. TIE enthusiasm was great. Red
bapdannas were displayed all over the
streets.
The residence on the farm of the late
W. J. Bishop, on the Western Branch,
five miles from Norfolk, was totally de-
sroyed by fire yesterday, together with the
furniture ana valuables. The fire was the
work of an incendiary. and there was moi liz.
surauce on the property.
Yesterday morning two negro farm hands
employed on the farm of Capt. John G.
Wallace, at Walaceton, Norfolk county, be-
same involved in difficulty in their sleep
ing room, when one of them seized pistol
aud shot the other through the back. cau--
ing a fatal wound. The men quarreled
about q c0Icred woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

in an age of extravaganza he was the senti-
mel of economy +; in an age ofsectionalism he
knew only his country In an age OF hate he
was the incarnation OF fraternity in an age
of scandal the salt of his good name never
lost its SAVIOR. Cheers. They say indeed
that the grand old man Ia old. There is no
hair that glistens on the patriarch's brow
that did not grow white In democratic serv'
ice. Cheers The revolving years that
have ciroled around his head have each
of them left in it's track q new ring OF
glory. Cheers. Can not say of him
in the language of the poet. Age may
DER his brow be flung. but his heart,
his heart is ever youngP Cheers Old
indeed, but not too old to receive the tardy
honor OF people to whom he has been
faithful or to reQute them with renewed
and faithfufservioe. Why not nominate him
now, my countrymen, and by accamationf
Loud cheers He stands before you the
nving embodiment of democratic virtues.
He stands before you the illustrated cpl.
tome Of democratic history. He stands be.
fore you the faithful champion of democrat.
10 principles He stands before you the
rightfu heir of democratic honors. Cheers.
He exhibits the grandeur of the American
patriot. He ia the highest type of the
American. He is the fitting companion Of
Grover Cleveland CHEERS to receive by his
side the mantle Of Thomas A. Hendricks, of
Indiana, cheers, and the people Of this
whole country will be glad at heart when
they shall see the grand old Roman take
10 hand the gavel of the Senate as
they are to day to see that other,
that fair companion of Grover Cleveland,
welding the soeptre of that happy home, the
White House, and that dsuntlsss, brave
PATRON himself guiding with firm and IN
bling hand the destinies of this great
nation. Cheers and cries OF "Time!" and
Go on! One minute! 10 the name of the
people of Virginia, upon whose soil he was
born. cheers, and in the name ofthe people
of OHIO, his adopted home-in the name Of
the democracy of this great nation, incor
ruptible. unterrfi=d and unconquerable,
fling this banner to the breeze, waving q
bandanna handkerchief, the symbol of his
name. Loud cheers. 1t ls an emblem which
like the cap Of liberty, equality and frater.
nifty, needs only to be seen to carry it's mes.
sage 1t goes to the field to day with the
benedictions of the wise and good, side By
side with the flag of never dying star.
Like it, 1t will be the emblem of democracy
triumphant, of land redeemed, of q nation
reunited u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

SECRETARY Villas has nourished the vain
hope that, primarily, his own imaginary i'm
portance, and, secondarily, his equally i'm
aginary Importance to his party, would in
duce them to nominate him for Vice Presi-
dent. But alas for such hope. In the first
place, the President would have nobody
nominated who was connected with his adj
mnistraton; and 10 the second, Mr.. Vilas's
refusal, when Postmaster General, to re-
move republican pos masters except for
cause, and his rule that no ex-Confederate
holding minor position in the Dostoftice
department should be promoted, would have
etf.ctually prevented the fruition Of such a
hope, even had it been possible that man
in the convention could have been found
weak enough to nominate him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
HOUSE.
r. Harrison Garrett Drowned.

BALTIMORE, June ST. Harrison Gar
rett, a brother of Robert Garrett and man
ager of the banking firm of Robert Garrett
& Sons, of this city. was drowned las. night
10 the Patapsco river. His yacht, the Clean,
in which he and party of friends were
coming to Baltimore from Annapolis, was
run down off Savenfoot knoll by the steam
or Joppa and sunk, being struck admidships
and almost cut in two. According to ac-
counts all hands on the Clean were rescued
except Mr.. Garrett, who was seen by pas.
senger on the Joppa to fall overheard. The
steamer Sue, Captain Geoghegan, came up
to about four miles below Seven-foot knoll,
where she found the Joppa, which signalled
and asked him to take the crew and
passengers to Baltimore Captain Geoghe.
gan brought up General R Snowden An
drews and Geo. Won Lingen two other pas
ssngers aud Capt. Tory and crew of the
CLEAN The Joppa proceeded on down the
bay. The steward of the Clean told Capt
Geoghegan that the last time he saw Mr.
Garrett be was standing on the after deck
of the Clean near where the Joppa struck
her. He grabbed the chains of the Joppa,
which were hanging down, and called the
rest of his party to follow as he tried to
climb up the sides Of the steamer, but the
chains and boat gave way and Mr.. Garrett
fell overload with them. His body has not
bsen recovered. Capt. Geogehgan, of the
steamer Sue, says there is no doubt of the
drowning of Mr.. Garrett. He states that
thu steamer Joppa laid to for three hours af-
tor she struck the yacht, and her captain
aad crew made every effort to recover the
body of Mr.. Garrett. The Sue reached Bal
timore with the rescued passengers at 4
o'clock this morning. The Baltimore and
OHIO tug boat Convoy went back to the scene
of the accident to continue the search for
the body. Mr.. Garrett was manager of The
firm of Robert Garrett and Sons which was
founded by Robert Garrett, his grandfather.
Hemarried Miss Whitridge and has two sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
the nomination if lie shall see the way

open.
Itis reported thai the Rev. Mr.. Pendle-
ton, the Methodist preacher whose state.
mept about the alleged unbappy relations
between the President and his wife the lat
ter has deemed it necessary to deny public
", intends coming on here from the North
and publishing the authority upon which he
made the statement referred to.
General Lee, when asked what Virginia would
do with the work Of the national democratic con
yer ton, replied cleveland and Thurman nom
mated by, and the platform adopted ct, the ST.
Louis convention will carry Virginia without
doubt; don't pay any attention to the talk you
may hear about the republicans having chance
to carry the State" The General will leave here
this evening for Charlestown, West Virginia,
where he will deliver the address at the Confed-
crate memorial services to be conducted there to-
morrow. He will return on Monday next.
On Monday next the Senate judiciary commit
tee will resume the consideration of the nominal
ticn of Mr. Fuller to be Chief Justice # no con-
cluson be then reached, unless special meeting
of the committee be called for the purpose, the
further consideration of the domination will be
postponed until after the national republican con-
| vention.
The House Committee on the District of Colum-
| ba is determined to do all it can towards profit
ing the banks and bankers of this city. They
agreed this morning to report favorably bill fol
another legal holiday here-Decoration Day
Notes due on every such day have to be paid the
day before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 8.

RENEWED effort ia in progress TO ic-
dpce those Southern States, including Viz
GINA, which have attempted to repuoia'e
their bonds, to come to satisfactory settle
mani with their creditors. Morton. Bliss q
Co. of New York, who hold large amount
of the bonds referred to, have addressed let
ters to the governors OF some of the repudl-
ating S:ates in which they make the fol,
lowing proposition:
Executives of each defaultiDg State to
appoint delegate to meet representa- I'VE
of the bondholders; the President to be re-
ouested to name an officer of the federal
government who shall represent the large
amount OF Southern State bonds held by the
United States. These agents to meet 10
New York and to submit their respective
views of equitable arrangements TO Doara
of arbitration. This board to consist OF
three members, one to be- chosen by the
agents of the States and one By the agents
Of the bondholders, and the third to be 90
lected by the other two. The board OF
arbitration to make awards OF falr
terms of settlement of the non-nterest
paving debt of the States represented.
TIE awards to be ratified by the proper
authorities oil tina southern Ctales, hnu
thereupon the debts to be founded upon the
agreed basis"
They say:
capital cannot be tempted by the most
glowing inducements presented by discred'
tied communities. Investors cannot be-
lieve that citizens who are continually 20
ting destruction to their obligations as tax
payers will respect their individual liaoi!i
ties"
That some means may be devised for the
early settlement OF the Virginia debt, and
the immediatestoppag Of the long continued
discreditabe. injurious, expensive, and
withal, vain, attemp. to repudiate that debt,
Is the hope of all right thinking people in
tsrested in the States welfare. With the
debt honorab!y and therefore satisfactorily,
settled. aud thereby removed from the field
of politics, Virginia and oil her citizens
would bo relieved of depressing burden,
and experience all the benefits incident to
such relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

The SOUTH cut sorry figure at the re.
cent national democratic convention. Not
only were none of the honors of the conven.
ton conferred upon her, but she was not
even consulted with reference to any action
the convention might take, or any policy it
might recommend. And yet the South is
expected to supply more than three, fourths
of the votes that may elect the ticket that
was nominated. But the fault was not in
the convention. Itwas in the men by whom
the South was represented therein. 1t was
not so formerly. If the men the Southern
democracy formerly delighted to honor
could revisit the glimpses of the moon they
would not recognize their party under Its
present leaders. Sad, but true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

THE DEMOCRATIC platform declares that
"the revision of our laws, contemplated by
the democratic party, is to promote the ad
vantage of labor by cheapening the cost OF
the necessaries of life in the house Of every
workingman, and at the same time securing
to him steady and remuneratiye employ
ment" That it will lessen the cost of living
is evident, as the amount of the tariff is ad-
ded to the price of the necessaries of life.
That it will secure labor steady and remu-
neratve employment is no less plain, as the
removal OF the tariff would open the mar
ke;s of the world to American products, and
by increasing the demand for such products
necessarily increase the demand for and the
wages of American labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08
NEWS OF THE DAY

Gen. Sherman is suffering from slight at.
tack of rheumatism in the back.
The President has signed the bill appro.
priating $50, 100000 for pensions.
Marshal Edmond Leboeuf, whose death is
announced by cable, was one of the mos,
distinguished of the French generals. as
well as physically the largest man in the
French army.
An imperial order directs that Prussian
infantry officers shall wear light sabres with
steel scabbards instead OF the present regu
ton sword, and that mounted infantry Of
6cers shall wear high boots similar to those
Of dragons and artillerymen.
There was another change yesterday 10
the position of the leading clubs in the
League race for the baseball championship,
when New York, defeated by Washington,
changed places with Boston, and dropped to
fourth place. Detroit will play at Boston
to day, Chicago at New York, Pittsburg at
Philadelphia and Indianapolis at Washing
ton.
Bishops Weed, of Florida, Randolph. Of
Virginia, Paret, of Maryland, Dudley, OF
Kentucky, and Judge Bancroft Davis, OF
Washington, mem bers of the committee OF
the Episcopal Church having in charge the
mission work among the oolored people.
held a meeting in Washington yesterday
and considered a number of routine matters
in connection with advancing the work.
Later explanations of the difference be-,
tween Italy and Zanzibar show that the Sui
tan of the latter place has refused to satisfy
the cession of the islands Of Kismayu and
Saa, demanded by Italy as compensation
for the alleged insult of the late Sultan to
King Humbert. The British consul at IAN
zibar does not approve the course of the
Italian consul in hauling down the Italian
flag and suspending relations with the Sui
tan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-08

1 have been badly troubled with oatsrrh from
my earliest recollection and have tried every thing
imaginable for it, but never derived any perma-
nent help until used Ely's Cream Balm. 1t is
working wonders.-[ A. 81. VETS, Supt Public
School, Coleman, Texas.
Ely'S Cream Balm hiss completely cured
me OF long-standing case of catarrh have
never yet seen its equal euro for colds in the
head and headache resulting from such colds 1t
is a remedy of sterling merit.-E. L. Grossly, Nash
VILE Tenn