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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
Bat with Comfort and be Happy

1t is by no means uncertain, but, on
the contrary, well ascertained fact, that
upon the well being of mans stomach de-
pends that modicum of happiness which
is vouchsafed to him in this world. Dys.
pepsis, the foe of all others to the stom.
ach's tranquility, and most to be dreaded
lisa complaint to the preliminary relief
and eventual cure of which Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is specially adapted. L
enables those who use it with reasona-
BILE degree of persistence to eat will
relish, because it imparts heslthful sp
petite; to digest with ease, because i
strengthens the stomach; and to assimi
late, thus benefitting health, promoting
flesh and sustaining the exercise of th'
physical and mental faculties. 1t, more
over, facilitates the secretion of health,
bile, sctuates without discomfort tn
habit of body and tends, when takel
upon retiring, to produce healthy slum
Der. Malaria is conquered by it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

The owner Of some homing pigeons at
Hamm bet that on a fine day twelve Of his
bees would beat like number of his carrier
pigeons in making the distance zone hour
between Hamm and the town of Rhynern.
Twelve pigeons and twelve bees -four drones
and eight working bees, all powdered with
-FOUR were taken to Rhynern and simultane-
ously set free. A white drone arrived home
four seconds in advance of the first pigeon;
the remaining three drones and the second
pigeon arrived together, and the eight work
ing bees preceded the ten pigeons by length.
-Nerr York Sum
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
DlSPOSlNG OF 6AWDUST.
Comprising and Baling Mill Refuse for
Shipment-A New Idea.

Cumpressing and Baling Mill Refuse for
Shipment-A New Idea.
At the mills is erected a tramway, and
along this runs on wheels box shaped re-
ceptacle or curb in which the material is
pressed. The entire outfit weighs about two
and a half tons and requires space about
twenty by thirty feet When the work of
pressing begins the sawdust or other mate
rial is dropped into the receptacle, and by
means of power either from a water wheel
or engine pressure of l25 tons is secured.
1t is plainly evident that no covering for a
bale, unless it be of metal, can withstand
such pressure, and just here comes in one Of
tine notable inventions connected with the
machine
By peculiar arrangement, which has been
patented, metallic case is so placed inside
the curb and inside the burlap, which finally
forms the covering to the bale, as to enable
| the removal of the matter pressed after it has
been confined by wire or rope. The curb is
so devised as to open at all four corners al
lowing the bale to drop to the floor or ground,
leaving the curious lining inside. Then by
a motion of the levers the curb is closed, new
binding material inserted, and the whole ap-
paratus ready to go through the operation
again. Two curbs can be used advantage
ously to one press, and two men can operate
| a curb.
| Sawdust when baled in this way becomes
so compact as to be well nigh impregnable,
weighing ebout S25 pounds per bale. These
bales measure about 24x2Sx36 inches, and are
readily taken by transportation companies
at the lowest rate of freight. II the sawdust
be moist when baled it will speedily become
dry, the bale all the while remaining firm
And another peculiar feature is that the
sawdust, even after being subjected to this
great pressure, falls apart like meal on being
opened, the particles not adhering together.
The machine is intended for the compress
ing of sawdust, shingle hair, refuse wood
and bark, and in fact everything in the SHAPE
of waste coming from saw mills, box facto
ries and all kinds of wood working estab
liShments Hemlock bark can now be GROUND
where peeled, pressed into bales, and thu
distributed to tanneries at large saving il
the cost of transportation.
Refuse from mills, such as bark, sticks
etc, can be baled in the same manner q
sawdust, save that no covering is used, il
only being necessary to put Stats on the tol
and bottom of the bale 1t is not difficult t.
see that the machine may have a markeC
effect on the kindling wood industry Nil
men, who have heretofore found the remova
and destruction of such refuse attended witt
considerable expense, can confidently expec
hereafter, without any additional outlay, t.
get the same baled and ready for the mar
t-Industrial journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
THE VERDICT UNANIMOUS.

W. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind.
testities: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every case
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of rheumatism of ten years standing. "
Abraham Hare, druggist. Bellville, Ohio.
affirms: "The best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience. is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands of others haye added their testimo-
ny, so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the liver, kidneys or blood. Only a half
dollar bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's
drup store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
Woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made, and that too. by lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severests tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought of us bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and was
so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night, and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write
W. c. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. c.
Get free bottle at Hsrtz & Bahnsen's
drug store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

BoUGHToN, Ark, June 4, 1887.
] cheerfully state the following facts in
regard to the use of your medicine in my
family. My little son, IA years of age
suffered from an acute attack of rheuma-
tism, caused by undue exposure and
chilling of the blood. / heard you
remedy highly recommended, and pur,
chased one bottle of Monchief & Bro.
Prescott. Ark. In about one month
after using this bottle, he became sc
much better that got the second bottl'
which is now being used. and my son ii
nearly well. and l think by removing
him to cooler summer climate (whicl
| will do) and continuing its use, per.
feet cure will be effected. l consider
B. B. most excellent blood purifier.
CHAs q. TITUs,
R. R. Agt- Broughton, AK,
Sold BY Hartz & Bahnsen and T. 3
Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
Absuruiy Stupid

To allow prejudice or ignorance to gel
the better of good Judgment. 1thas been
conclusively proven that constipation,
bad breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections,
and all diseases of the liver, stomach and
bowels have been cured by simply taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is harm
less. not unpleasant, and easily procured,
so there is no reason to be ignorant OF
this remedy we especially commend tO
your notice for trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Nearly all diseases originate from in.
action of the liver, and this is especiall
the case with chills and fever, intermit
tent fevers and malsrial diseases. T
save doctors bills and ward disease. tax
Simmons Liver regulator, mediciu
that increases in popularity each veal
and has become the most popular an
best endorsed medicine in the market fo
the cure of liver or bowel diseases
TELEGRAPH. Dnbuoue. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

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 habitual
constipation. indigestion, piles, etc
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco. Cal
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome: but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Dr.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevei
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Neglect kills injuries; revenge increases
them. A neglected cold increases its in
furious effects on the system till consump>
ton finally kills, unless cured by War
ner's Log Cabin Cough and Consumption
Remedy. 1t is ye reliable remedy of ye
, olden time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

For rich and poor who wish to enjoy
good health, and who do not wish to re-
sort to bitter, nauseous liver medicines
and cathartics, is the concentrated Cali
fornis liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs
Hartz & Bahnsen agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache. indigestion, constipation OF
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 30
sugar coated pills, Csc. For sale by all
druggists Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John c. West & Co., S62 W.
Madison ST.. Chicago. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Tennessee's comptroller estimates thai
the state valuation has increased by $75,
900, 600 to 500, 100000 the past year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Country bankers are very important class
of people. The checks and drafts they issue
are so hedged about with forms and char
acters that they cannot be raised with der
rick or forged by a blacksmith. There is in
Chicago man who probably handles more
Of this rural negotiable paper than any one
else He deals in class of literature which
is sent securely sealed on receipt of price
When his advertising bluffs in the columns
Of the country press are called, he shows
down pair of literary deuces, but he rakes
in the pot all the same, smiling to himself the
while at the gullibility of the bucolic public
They seek something for nothing; he gives
them nothing for something.
| The other day he showed n check he had
received in payment for book which he
termed in his pastoral advertisement ''rich,
rare and racy." The check was drawn on a
bank in small western town of the mush,
room era, and it was drawn by the president
of the bank. 1t was for 81 The signature
was evidently in imitation of that ,of the
man who signs passes in railroad offict
which are mot good unless countersigneG
by and across the signature, at an angle Of
forty-five degrees, was written the legend
| Zone dollar" No one could have raised i
or altered it unless he had been Hermann
or kellar. 1t was collateral for a dollal
that would have bafiled even an Oberkampf
1t was exhibit A" of the caution of a coun
try banker Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
Health is Wealth |

Dr. f. C Vests Nerve and Brain trestment. q
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness. con-
vulsions, fits, nervous neuralgia. headache, ner-
vons prostration caused by the use of alcohol or
tobacco, wakefulness. mental depression. soften
ing Of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
to misery, decay and death. premature old age,
bsrrenness loss Of power in either sex, involun
tary losses and spermatorrhoea caused by over
exertion of the brain. self abuse or over indul
gence. Each box contains one months treatment.
81 box, or six boxes for S, sent by mail prepaid
recaint nf nrice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

The car of Russia loves the seashore, bu.
be draws the line at the serf.-Detroit Free
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

London now has several lines OF half
penny buses, which connect with the
various horse car lines.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

-Four men met in Baxley, Ca, the other
day who weighed altogether 1,017
pounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

Where great volcano once stood now
Deep down within great wall that stands
from 1900 TO 5000 feet high, showing where
the spurs of the volcano once were, lies Cra-
ter lake. This wall Is at least twenty miles
around, that being the circumference of the
lake Mount Scott stands beside the lake,
forming part of its wall and must have been
a spur or knob on the side of the great noun
tain. 1t is possible to descend the wall in one
or two places only.
Looking abroad you see mountain SUBMITS
all around, and the cloud of white off to the
southwark is Mount Shasta. The world Is
all below you. Even at midsummer snow
lies around and fills the chasm below you.
There are great evergreen trees near the
summit in one place and we camped under
such a tree, feeding our horses the oats we
brought along. Standing at the brink and
looking across the lake it seemed as if the
sky was above and below us The dim. far
away line in the distance is the rocky wall,
and the sky is perfectly reflected in the water
that lies below. The scene is weird enough
at any time, but weirdness itself when
| the full moon rises later and we leave our
blankets to take it in. No wonder the Indian
who sought 10 be "medicine" came here tc
| fast and pray, with only the Great Spirit for
his company Looking over the lake you sec
a young volcano that some later eruption
threw up, that rises 500 feet, a lava cone
that once vomited fire-Portland Oregonian
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

At this season of the year piano dealers
think themselves in luck if they sell one
piano a week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

A woman dentist in Philadelphia is re-
ported to have practice Of $11 600 a
wear. .rHr rf one s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27

William Sherwood, of Baltimore. Md,
will spend one year in prison for stealing
a bible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-27
ONLY GENUINE

ONLY GENUINE
has our Y stampin red on front of wrapper.
I. H ZELTN d CO, Philadelphia, Pa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-12-06
AN ALABAMA DIANA,
A Young Lady Who Can Shoot, Row,
Fish, and Drive Nail.

A Young Lady Who Can Shoot, Row,
Fish, and Drive Nail.
She Is girl, not a girl of the period,
nor a typical girl OF the South, but
just our own Diana, who can drive like
Jehu, ride and shoot like cowboy,
run like professional, and swim like a
duck. She will go rowing with no COM
pany but her dog and gun, and she can
drop her oars, spring to her feet with
her gun, and shoot marsh hen or gros.
beak, without rocking the boat, or
misplacing the oars, She sleeps on
pillows of down from birds and ducks,
killed by her own hand, and expects
by next spring to have enough feathers
of the same kind to make feather
bed.
l neglected to mention what, per-
haps. is more remarkable than her
other accomplishments, that she can
drive nail without MASKING her fin
gers. Once, indeed, she drove nail
to good purpose. While studying for
prize at school, she was taken with
violent. toothache, Her mother for
babe her going to school in such violent
pain, and there was no dentist nearer
than Mobile. So, with sudden re-
solve, she got nail, and, holding it
against the tooth, she drove it out Cor
moro likely in), with one blow of the
hammer; then she went TO school and
won the prize, She has kindly taught
me how to row with a good stroke, and
how to swim with an inflated pillow
case. Now she would teach me how
to shoot. can make ready and take
aim, but when the time comes to fire,
my fingers are so occupied with stop
ping my ears can not pull the trigger.
Diana knows every cattle mark in
the community. She owns quite a
number of sheep and cows, and can
tell at glance if one is missing.
At present Diana's most devoted adj
mirer is a man who can neither ride,
drive, row or swim, shoot a gun or
smoke cigar. This may be the irony
of fate, but suspect it is fate, never
theless, for she imagines now that she
detests him, and that is usually one OF
the shadows cast before the coming
event.-Cor. Philadelphia Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-12-06
How Watches Are Stolen.

"A prison Official" relates the fol-
lowing story: "When speaking one
day to convict-a professional pick
poclSet--to whom was giving word
or two of friendly counsel, l referred
to his nsodus viUendi, and asked him
why he could not turn over new leaf
Che was undergoing his third penal
sentence for picking pockets) and be-
come an honest man. Il could not,
sir, he replied, I'd must pick pockets.
| would take your watch tomorrow il
I met you in the Strand, not. he
sadded, but what T. give it back to you,
for you've been very kind to me.
Would you like to know how to pre-
vent your watch being stolen?" he con-
tinued; just let me have it for min
ute Curious to learn useful hint, | was
about to draw my watch from my pocket,
when found it was already in this ex-
pert's hand. without my experiencing
the slightest touch. He then explained
10 me that the most approved methods
OF detaching watch from its owner
was to hold the ring to which the chain
was attached firmly between the finger
and thumb, and then. with sharp
. twist, snap the steel pivot connecting
watch and ring, leaving the ring on
the chain and the watch free in the
thiers hand. "A dead loss (the
ring). he added, with cool effrontery.
10 us Of six shillings.' He then
showed me that, If the ring and watch
were connected BY swivel joint, the
difficulty OF watch stealing would be
increased so much as to make it
scarcely worth the risk" Loados
Standard.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-12-06
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.


Fried whole potatoes Peel small
potatoes and boil Until half tender
Then drop into hot lard as you wo Id
doughnuts. Excellent way TO use up
sma old potatoes. Rural NeO Yorker.
The farmer who lets his fowls
roosG in the trees all winter, or keeps
them in some old tumble-down shed,
will before spring make the old, old
complaint. Hens don't pay their way,
nohow."
-Raisin Batter Pudding, One pint
OF milk, two eggs beaten stiff, two
cupfuls of -four, one teaspoonful of
salt one teaspoonful OF baking pow
der, one cupful of raisins. Boil two
hours. Good Housekeeping.
Flowers are to be looked for only
on plants which have not been allowed
to blossom during the previous sum
mer, but have their means stored up
ready for Towering in the winter.
Steady warmth, high or low in de-
gree, according as the plant is of tenn
perate or tropical origin, is necessary
| for this.
Ewes may be fed all the clover hay
they can eat, and they will produce
strong, vigorous lambs, while the
cases of milk fever when lambing will
be reduced. Too much grain is not
beneficial, but with small allow
anoe Of oats at night, clover hay with
sliced roots will be cheap mode OF
feeding and produce better results
when the lambing season arrives.
-Custard Cake. One cup sugar, two
tablespoonful melted butter one egg,
two-thirds cup of sweet cream, two
teaspoonfuls cream tartar mixed in,
one pint sifted flour, one teaspoonful
soda, salt For the center, one cup
sweet milk, half cup sugar, one tea
spoonful lemon extract, one teaspoon
full corn starch, one egg. Stir egg in
corn starch; let sugar and milk come
to boil, then stir in corn starch and
egg Albany Journal
--Alsike clover is supposed to be a
hybrid or cross between red and white
clovers. This Is, however, very
doubtful, for, as a rule, hybrids are
infertile, or weakly fertile, while
alsike clover is as robust as any
other kind. 1t is not as valuable as
the red clover, but not far be.
hind it. 1t has pale pink blossom,
and grows to perfection upon moist,
low land, where red clover would be
wlnter-killcd. About twenty pounds
per acre is usually sown. 1t is mostly
prepared for mixture with grasses for
pasture. 1t is a perennial plant, and
natures seed at the first moving.
The young man who knows how to
lay off corn and potato rows and tc
regulate the distance of the same so as
to get at the crops is worth cow-per
full of nice, kid-gloved, fancy-over
coated fellows who know how to leat
q fashion waltz. Setting the pillow just
right, and adjusting the gears SO thai
J backs and shoulders of horses will
never hurt, are worth thousand-folt
| more to the country than knowing
: how to pose in parlor. Yes, and {
girl that can make a loaf of bread an(
| make roll of sweet butter is worth
: a whole seminary of those southland
; angels who sit in the ''pahlah" and lie
, tbeir ssnoa 81 do tho Eitoban ,vorlr