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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-27
INTELLIGENCE COLUMN.
Mrs. COLEMAN. FORTUNE TEL

M Ter. born with second sight; reveals past,
present and future. Is located at 1908 Third ave
nue., corner Eilhteenth street Rock Island, Tor a
short time only: 9 u. m. 10 10 p, m. Sunday in
Guided. She gives satisfaction. Prices reason
able.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-27
And Erie Railways,
In conjunction, operate daily, fast.
solid trains 10 the Seaboard.

solid trains 10 the Seaboard.
You may travel in Pa|atial, Pullmsn,
Buffet Sleeping cars, CT by luxuriou
Pullman built day coaches and save
81 so TO New York. Buffalo spi Niaga>
r. Falls; So 50 to Albany and Troy. and
SO 90 10 Boston and New England cities.
No rival lines offers the advantages
of a system of through first and second
class day coaches, Chicago to New York.
1t is the only line operating Pullman
cars to Boston ard New England via
Albany,
1t is the only direct through car line
10 Lake Chautauqua. Eight hours in
advsnce of competing lines.
For detailed Information, tickets,
reservations in Pallman cars, ard through
baggage checks, amply to your local tick
ct agent, OF to ticket agencies Of all con-
meeting linen of railway.
Chicago CITY Ticke. offices, 105
Soath Clark street, Grand Pacific Hotel,
Palmer House, and Dearborn Station.
+. G. DONALD,
General Passenger Agent.
T ". BURROWS Superintendent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

Railway strikes are seldom sue
cessful-never to any great extent.
The recent strikes in the northwest
have failed aud the strikers are des-
pcrate, and like all desperate men
they have been guilty Of doing
foolish things. They tried to.do
By violence what they failed to &C
complish by moral suasion; that is,
to deter others from taking their
places. This is precisely what the
employers desired, for it provided
them an opportunity to call upon
the power of the law to protect
them and their property and their
employees, and to repress the strik'
ers. II any principle has been es.
tablished in this country, it is
that man shall have the right to
work for whomsoever he pleases,
for whatever wages he chooses to ac-
cept, and upon such terms as he
can make with an employer. 1t is
also well-established that man
may hire anybody with whom he
may agree to do his work. These
rights are recognized quite as much
as the right of the individual to
quit the employ Of any man when
he shall become dissatisfied with
wages or any other condition.
Strong as is public sympathy with
labor in any contest with capital, it
will support both employer and en-
ployee in their rights, and if either
attempts TO use force to coerce the
other, the community, as we'll as
the laws will be arrayed on the side
of the assailed. The Chicago strik-
ers have attacked some of the new
hands, with the inevitable result OIL
calling out the protection of the law.
We may now look for the early col
lapse of the strike, with disastrous
result to the strikers. Their places
will be filled by new men, and the
old ones will have to seek employ
ment elsewhere. Furthermore,
many of them will End, when they
apply for situations, that their rec
ords have preceded them. their
names being on the black list
They may then learn that they
went ahead before they were sure
they we're right.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

THE Easton Democrat has the in
dependence to say that the action of
Governor Jackson in pardoning
the convicted election officers is
meeting with the severest condem-
nation from Democrats all over the
State. The friends of the Cover
nor are much chagrined at this
manifestation of weakness and want
of decision These men were con
victed after fair trial and should
have beer allowed to serve out the
sentences which they had received
aud SO richly merited. More dis
credit has been brought on the party
in the State by such men than years
will efface, and it is to be hoped that
the Governor will make no more
such plumbers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
The County Levy.

The County Commissioners are
about to make the usual county
levy for 1888. When they went in
to Office they found sorry state OF
affairs; that their predecessors had
failed to provide adequate means
for the county support, and that
debts amounting to $4,000 or $780,
600 were allowed to accumulate. =
They asked the legislature to give
them the privilege of bonding the
county to meet this deficiency and
relieve the taxpayers Of large in
crease in their tax bills. This was
refused through the influence of the
iunto that controls our county affairs.
and the commissioner are in dilema
IL they do not increase the tax bills,
the county will be mulct into costs
OF suits on long overdue claims
If they increase the tax bills so as
to avoid suits, this same junto will
ring the charges on extravagan ce
and wastefulness of the present
board.
As these outstanding debts were
created by former boards and the
present board is in no way response
bic for the gross mismanagement of
our county affairs for many years
passed, it would assume response
bility that does not attach to it of
expressing the people at this time
by u heavy advance in the usual
tax-rates.
The party that has brought about
this unfortunate state Of affairs will
doubtless be restored to powers few
years hence, and the present board
would act wisely in permitting
them to wrestle with the problem
show to pay debts without money. I"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

SAYS a Washington correspon-
dent: "Susan b. Anthony caress-
ing President Cleveland with soft
little parts on his big shoulder was
among the notable scenes of the
women's reception in the East
Room the other day. The Presi.
dent laughed at the free, blunt fun
of this dauntless advance agent OF
the coming woman; SO did Mrs.
Cleveland, who well concealed her
jealousy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
PUBLIC SALE
Of
Sni LOT AND STORE HOUSE itsAi
Near NJ. Zion IN Anne arundel Co.

Near Mt lion On Anne Arundet 70.
DY VIRTUE Of power in Mortgage
ID from r. 81. Howard, to the under
signed dated the 3rd day of January. 1885.
recorded in the Land Records of said
county, in Liber S. H., Ne. 20. foiios III,
etc., will sell at public sale, on the
premises, in First district of said county,
at o'clock p. NJ, on
On SATURDAY, april 28h, 1883,
A LOT of GROUND. with STORE
HOUSE thereon, distant about 800 yards
from Mount Zion Cross Roads, contain
ing
One Acre of Land, more or less,
adjoining the land occupied by Alexan-
der Clayton and Stephen johnson, and is
particularly described in said mortgage.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on day of
sale, or final ratification by the Court, in.
the discretion Of the undersigned,
WILLIAM OWENS, Mortgages,
j S. REvELL, Attorney. IA is
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
SYRUP OF FIGS.

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive, to dispel Head
aches, Colds and Fevers; to cure Habitu.
al Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Califor-
MIA. For sale by J.. W. Hodges, City Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
On. VIM. r a. Young was arrest.

DR.. VIM. +. G. Young was arrest
ed yesterday in Washington on the
charge of bigamy for marrying Miss
Almie Carey atSt. Martins Church
in Baltimore while he had a wife
living there. He was taken to Bal
timore and locked ap-where be
ought to remain the balance Of his
life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

THERE are said to be 1000 re
publican campaignn clubs already
organized throughout the country
and more to hear from, to
prosecute with vlgor the canvas
when the republicans nominate a
presidential candidate. They are
bound to win or ssbreak trace =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

DUN's weekly review of trade up
to to-day, is not SO hopeful as was
expected. Business Is less than at
this time time last year, owning to
the approaching presidential election.
Business failures, however, are not
as numerous as q year ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

Energy viii do almost anything. but is
cannot exist II the blood is impure and
moves sluggishly in the veins. There il
nothing 30 good for cleansing the blood
and impairing energy to the system at
Ayers Earsaparilla Price g. Six bot
ties, SIS. Sold by druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

Mr.. Compton has succeeded in
getting Annapolis inclnded in the
big harbor and river deal, with
q prospective allowance of 81, 524. IS
to deepen its harbor. For small
favors let us be thankful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

SENATOR German thinks the Mills
tariff bill will pass. Other equally
astute politicians held to differ
ent opinion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

Gov. Jackson was in Washing
ten yesterday and talked with our
Senators and Representatives.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
Boats For Sale.

EEazmx> will offer at private sale
- the following well-built
boats:
8 Sailing Batteaus-14 to go feet.
4RowinG Batteaus-13 to Is feet.
All these boats must be sold before the 30th
day of April. A bargain il sold early. Far
mers. hard crabbeIs and pleasure seekers will
do well to call at once on
A. P. ERLANDSON,
Foot OF Prince George street, between Steam
boat and Medfords Wharf.
Any oystermau wanting an extra pair of
long-handled OYSTER RAKES at reduced
price, now is the opportunity.
A lso masts or anything else. Selling of to
close business. (3-10) A. p ERLANDSON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
TO Assist Nature

In restoring diseased or wasted tissue is
all that any medicine can do. In pull
monary affections, such as Colds, Bron-
chitis, and Consumption, the mucous
membrane first becomes infiamed, then
accumulations form in the air-cells of
the lungs, followed by tubercles, and,
finally, destruction of the tissue. 1t is
plain, therefore, that, until the hacking
cough is relieved, the bronchial tubes
can have no opportunity to heal.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

xEx1cAN MUSTANG LTNTMEST should ~
Nspsh4 hsssm msEHnl hznEaH 10 EHssskN =
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07
Soothes and Heals

the inflamed membrane, arrests the
wasting process, and leaves no injurious
results. This is why it is more highly
estemeed than any other pulmonary
specific.
L. ID. Bixby, of Bartonsville, Vt,
writes Four years ago took Sc
we're cold, which was followed by q
terrible cough. was very sick, and
confined to my bed about four months.
Ny physician finally said / was in con-
sumption, and that he could not help
me. One of my neighbors advised me
to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. did SO,
and before had taken half q bottle was
able to go out. BY the time had
finished the bottle was well, and have
remained so ever SINCE"
Alonzo P. Daggett, of Smyrna Mills,
Me-, writes: /" Six years ago, I was trav-
cling salesman, and at that time was
suffering with
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

MORTGAGES SALE.
FRIDAY, April Goth, IS,

A LOT OF GROUND situated on the North
aeeT side ~ North West Street in said City
with front OF - feet 10 inches and depth Of
81 feet6 inches. on ID feet alley. conveyed
tn the said Thomas e Burley by A. b. Hag-
ner trustee on the End day of February. 1876.
bv deed recorded in said Land Records IN
Liber s. H.. No. 9, folios $50, &c. less = rect
On said AIley and the North East part Of said
Lot conveyed by Burnley and wife. 10 James Y.
Bishop on the 4fh February. 1876. by deed re-
corded in said Land Records IN Lioer ,. T..
No q folios 5q3 &c. making the depth OF the
lot now advertised for sale y feet inches. -
SAID Lot is improved by q Two STORY
DOUBLE FRAME HOUSE. the House 70 tne
Soufh Fasr containing 4 Rooms and the adj
Joining one five rooms and q kitchen.
TERMS OF SALE.-Oae-ha cash, and the
he secured to the satisfaction of the under
signed. JOHN L. BENJAMIN.
WILLIAM II. BUTLER.
las RFvEII. Mortgages,
Attorney for Mortgages. SzS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

Misses Pebble Spring Heel Button, SO 90
Misses StraightGoat Srlng Heel But, 90
Misses French Goat Spring Heel But. OC
Misses KANGAROO Springfield Button, 90
Misses FrenchKid Spring Heel But. 3 90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-07

zMEx1cax Musraxo Irzrnrxr couquers sPkstz4
zsstnss md srAEss = lz0nz1s - MsnMA :
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-09
SABLE ISLANDS FATE.

One OF Nova Scotia's Landmarks Swal-
lowed Up by the Sea.
The strange disappearance of the re-
markable strip of terra firma. Sable
Island. near Nova Scotia, is one of the
marvels of the Atlantic Ocean, and
proves that. though mans power has
chained the lightning. and with it
bound together two great worlds, he
can not chain the ocean nor stop its
ravages. and, using the words of the
immortal Byron, his control stops with
the shore. This island has been grad
ually disappearing for years. and with
out doubt in few more years it will
be totally submerged, and there will
soon be nothing left to prove the exist
ence of one of Nova Scotia oldest land
m arks. In the year 1875. according to
the earliest charts, the island was 10
miles long and q miles wide.
The next survey was ordered in 1903
by General Sir George Provost, the
Governor of Nova Scotia, and from his
report We learn that the island is 50
miles in length and 2 miles in
breadth. with hills $50 to 200 feet high
In 1850 the island was visited by the
late Hon. Joseph Howe, for the pur-
pose of making himself acquainted
with the condition of the place. and by
actual measurement he found that the
island had decreased at the west end
II miles in the last 80 years. and for
the safety of navigation and for pre-
vention of disasters new chart was
compiled. During 1850 and 1881 there
was little change in the west side OF
the island; but the winter of 1881 was
remarkable for its many storms, gale
following gale in rapid succession. and
during one gale 10 feet by q quarter OF
a mile departed. A short time after
ward so feet Of the whole width disap-
peared in few hours.
In the winter of 1887. S47 feet were
swept away, and the altitude of the hill.
which. when the first survey was made
was from $50 to 200 feet. was only 80 feet.
The earth has been washed from beneath
three lighthouses, the first being placed
five miles from the shore, the next four,
and new operations for the third one
have commenced. The island is now
only 10! miles long and less than one
mile wide. Should the breakers con.
tinue their work now in operation. the
day is not far distant when the sea vii.
smile and sparkle over the place IA
calmly and cruelty as only the sea
knows h0w.-B0st0n Traveller.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-09

and 1t was several years before another
acs OF piracy was committed. Tho
Chinese Government returned its
thanks to the association, ship owners
sent In contributions of money to ex-
press their gratitude. and when we
came to sell the schooner to the
chinese Government a. a cruiser, tn,
company was financially ahead. It
was probably the briefest cruise and
attended with the greatest results re-
corded of an armed vessel.-N Y. San.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-09
CHINESE PIRATES.
A Brief but Successful Warfare
Upon Them.
How Two Gengs Of Cut-Throats and Their
LEADER Were Disposed OLA Fearful
Retributl0n for Their Nom
strOus Grimes.

From the year 1862 to 1854 the Chi.
nese Sea. from Shanghai in the
north to Singapore in the south. was
infested with pirate craft. As for that
ground of pirates for a score of years
previously. but l mention these two
years for particular reasons. One was
that l was engaged in a vigorous
warfare against them. and the other
that the close of 1854 witnessed the
death of the leading spirits and broke
up piracy rs trade.
In those far-back days comparatively
nothing was known of China outside
IF few seaports. Treaties were OF
little account, and Consuls were few
and far between. Every merchan,
ship was expected to defend herself,
and the Captain of every man-of-wa,
had authority 10 lombard any town
which refused to renew his water and
provisions. All nations We're trading
with China, but. aside from few sea-
ports. all China hated all other people.
At the docks at Hong Kong could
drink tea with the Chinese merchants.
Hall Z mile away the people would
have cut me to pieces. While the
country wanted to sell its products. il
hated the men who bought them. While
it wanted the goods Of other countries,
it despised the makers and shippers.
There is no doubt that the Chinese
Government tacitly encouraged piracy,
and. could the great mass of the popu-
iation have had its say. not q single for
eigner would have ever been allowed t.
land on the coast.
In the year "a there was an asso-
citation at Canton called the IS Foreign
Traders" 1t was composed OF Ameri.
cans, Englishmen. Germans, French.
men, Spaniards and Russians, and
numbered over sixty representatives.
The capital represented amounted to
millions. and the object was threefold.
We had more power with the Chimes.
Government than any foreign Minister.
We had rules and regulations regard
ing the tea trade. We could carry q
point by protests and threats. Every
pound of tea from district Eve hun
dred miles square had to pass through
our hands. We filed many protests
against the pirates and the laxity o,
the Government in hunting them
down. and were finally officially in
formed that we were at liberty to take
any steps we deemed best in the mat
ter. That meant that we could SC ou'
. craft and 60 for the rascals right and
left-handed. We had been anticipat
ing this, and had craft ready q
Hong Kong. She was IN Americaz
schooner Of excellent model and larg,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-09
RoDNEY's RIDE.

In that soft mid land where the bree,es beai
The north and the south on the genial air,
Through the County of Kent, ON Affairs Of
state,
Rode Cesar Rodney, the delegate.
Burly and big, and bold and bluff,
In his three-coraered hat and his suit Of
snuff.
A foe to King George and the English state
Was Caesar Rodney. the delegate.
Into Dover village he rode apace.
And his kinsfolk knew, from his anxious face
1t was matter grave that had brought him
there,
To the counties three upon Delaware.
:. Money and men We must have he said.
a Or the Congress fails and our cause is dead.
Give US both and the King shall not work his
will
We are men, since the blood OF Bunker Hill! -
Comes q rider swift on painting bay:
- Holo. Rodney, no! you must save the day,
For the Congress halts at deed so great,
And your vote alone may decide its fate"
Answered Rodney then: II viii ride with
speed
II 10 Liberty's stress: it is Freedoms need
When stands it!'' Tonight. Not Q mo-
mont spare.
But ride like the wind. tom the Delaware"
q Ho. saddle the black. I've but half . day,
But I'll be in time. II God grants me grace,
To shake my fist In King Georges face"
He is up: he is Oh. and the black horse fiie q
On the northward road ere the ''God-speed"
dies.
II is Eallop and spur. as the leagues they
clear.
1t is two OF the clock; and the feet hoofs
ding
The Fieldsboro' dust with clang and cling.
II is three; and he gall0ps with slacl rein
where
The road winds down to the Delaware.
Four: and he spurs into Newcastle town,
From his painting steed he gets him down.
- A fresh one, quick; not . moments waltz
And on speeds Rodney, the delegate,
It Is five; and the beams OF the western sun
Tinge the spires OF Wilmington, gold and
dun;
Six: and the dust Of the Chester street
Flies lack IN cloud from his courser's feet.
1t 10 seven: the horse-bost broad Of beam,
At the Schuylkill ferry csawls over the
stream
And At seven-dfteen By the Rittenhouse
clock
He filings his rein to the tavern Jock.
Tho Congress is met; the debates begun,
And Liberty lags for the vote OF one
When into the hall not momentlate,
Walks Cesar Rodney, the delegate.
Not . moment latei and that ha,f-days ride
Forwards the world with o mighty stride
For the Act was passed, ere the midnight
stroke
Ger the Quaker City its echo woke.
At Tyrauny's feet w2s the gauntlet flung;
. We are free all the bells through the col
on.es rung.
And the sons OF the free may recall with
pride
The day OF Delegate Rodney's ride.
-kfbsidge S. Brooks, ~ ST. Nch0sas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-08-09
HUMOROUS.

-"What becomes Of the old moons.
pa?" 1.-The old moons, my son? Why.
they die of newmOnia, to be sure
Lynn ITEM.
An art critic. describing q recent
collection of bric-a-brac. says: 1.-The
visitors eye will be struck on entering
the room with porcelain umbrella"
-Id-B
1t is rather tough on doctors son
to be named William and have to sneak
through the elysium of youth under
he oppr0biOus title Of :. the doctors
Bill."-Barliwgtoa Free Press.
Major Smile-"Sc you think jos
BumpOus is great phrenologist?"
General Lafitte-"That's my opinion.
Why. Joe could tell the contents Of
barrel by feeling it's head in the dark"
hooking Bird.
Mrs. Con Kelly-"Has Misthur Nc.
Falley been naturalized yit, Mrs. Nc
Falley?" Mrs. McFally-"Yis. Moiks
was naturalized lasht wake. but II
didn't take; he spakes wild as strong
an Oirish accent as liver. "-Ep0ch.
Anxious Father" You are of age
now, and want to give you little
pointed advice as to how to keep
money. You" Matter-ol-fact Son
But wouldn't it be proper first to ID
wise me how to get it?"-HaspcT's
Ba-0r.
"A Nebraska editor thus describes
the effect of . stroke Of lightning. "A
stray streak Of lightning was fatally
wounded in Mead lately. 1t dashed
into q butcher-shop. struck boarding
house beefsteak. and hobbled through
q window shrieking with pain"
Bridget Mulrooney (the new cook)
An yes'd Be afther havin' me wash
the fish, IL II? Drat yer Miss PArloo
an her haythenish ways O. cookin'.
What fur would yez hev mo wash the
fish, when it lived in the wsther all it,
life, I'd like to know?-P ats0Mrgh Bal
lkfin.
Very thin and misersble-looking
passenger in an omnibus (after N
hours torture. to very stout passen-
ger)-.I think it would Be only fair II
people travelling by bus were charged
by weight" Stout and jolly looking
ditto-''You may be thankful it isn'tso.
a. no conductor would think il worth
while 70 pick you up"
--Druggist-"Yes. ] want clerk.
Have you . diplomat" Applicant
mot exactly. SIR, but" Druggist
"Can you run . soda fountains"
Applicant-'.Not very well. sir. but !
can learn" Druggist-':No, guess
you woa't 10. I might let you prac4ics
putting up prescriptions, but cat
a1oed - risk a inexperienced hsa1 =
lhe so1a fountain. s-Dsfysis Frse Asee