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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

| was Fascinated by the mystery of his vi
tally, and breathlessly watched him, as if I
expected to witness some harlequin change
in his face, and mark the transformation Of
his polished brow into the lean austerity of
wrinkles His voice sank into a mere whis-
per at last, and then, ceasing to speak alto
gether, he dropped his chin on to his bosom,
and began to swing from side to side, catch
ing himself from falling with several para
lytic starts, but without lifting his head or
opening his eyes, that could see, and mani
Testing every symptom of extreme drowsi-
ness.
got up and laid my hand on his shoulder,
on which be turned his face and viewed me
with one eye closed, the other scarce open.
How are you feeling nowF said l.
"Sleepy-very sleepy he answered.
"Ill put your mattress into your ham
mock, said l, land the best thing you can
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
fro BE CONTINUED


CHICAGO, April 24-The 1O-months old
daughter of j. j. Quinn, living at % West
jackson street, met violent death yesterday
morning. Mrs. Quinn went out, leaving the
child in case Of her husband, He absented
himself from the house a few minutes, and
when he returned found that the child had
crawled to the edge of the bed and fallen into
a sop-bucket head foremost All signs OF
life had disappeared, and the attempts to re-
suscitate itswere fruitless. The parents are
crazed with grief This makes the seventh
child they have lost by various accidents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
THE STRIKERS GAME.

The striking engine men on the G. b
81 Q. road got up an interesting game oil
ball at the Rock Island park yesterday
afternoon, 1t was intended that the
contest should be between engineers aud
firemen, but the knights OF the throttle
not having the necessary quote present
to make stand against the manipulators
of the shovel and pick, it was decided tc
choose up. Accordingly Cheesbro and
Bollman were selected as the captains OF
the respective mines and the following
were chosen for the opposing sides:
Cheesebro's nine:-Cheesebro NJ. Muir,
rim, j. Murrin, Beard, Doyle, Garvin,
Cowden, Scully, Brady.
Bollmans nine:--Bollman, Condor,
Hoaton, .Waldmann, Sodercrist. McHugh,
Barger, Kyle.
NJ. Murrin caught and Cheesebro
pitched for Chcesebro's nine. and Boil.
man caught and Heaton pitched for Boil.
mans nine. The score of the game is Us
follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this 10 especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit
tent fevers and malarial diseases. Tt
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 foI
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
DUBUQUE. Iowa,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

BROOKLYN, N. Y, April "a. When Henry
Ward Beecher was alive he yearly tried to
have the great annual parade of Sunday
school children include the pupils of Univer-
salist and Unitarian Sunday schools His
less liberal fellow-preachers always thwarted
him. Last night they proved their consist
ency by voting down--20 to Ca motion in
the board of managers of the Sunday School
union to extend an invitation to parade to
the children Of these denominations. There
was, however, rather lively two hours do
bate on the motion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
re medy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costiye; 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 6 Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
& |
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

The best salve in the world for cats
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. feve
sores, letter. chapped hands, ehilblans
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. L
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents pei
box. For sale by Hartz 81 Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Afflicts nearly every one in the spring,
The system having become accustomed to
the bracing air of winter, is weakened by
the warm days of the changing season,
and readily yields to attacks of disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine
needed. 1t tones and builds up every
part of the body, and also expells all i'm
purities from the blood. Try it this
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Walsh, the short stop of the Omaha
nine which is playing in Davenport this
week, was the short stop of the old Rock
Island team. Freddy" was a good one
then too, and is yet
The Omaha's play at Davenport today
and tomorrow.
The Peoria club of the Interstate
league, will play an exhibition game with
the Rock Island nine in this city Friday
afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

The best on earth can truly be said of
Grgg's GlYcerine Salve, which is a sure,
safe aud speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds. burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

LEoNnNsTER, Mass, April 24.-The late
Capt. Leonard Butrage, of North Leominster,
left $4,000 to charitable objects. Oivet
COLLEGE, Michigan, receives 10000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

The average length or life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Blgeiow's Cure, which cures cOnsump>
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs. colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
90 cents and 81. Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

April 23-F. N. Young to Elizabeth
Bradley, lots and 8, block 12, William
Youngs sub division. Milan, 81 400.
William r. Moore to John Moore. lots
5 and 8. block l, and lots ., 4, 9, and
10. block 3, w. r. Moores first addition,
Moline, So, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

LONDON, April 24.-Dr Tanner member
of parliament for Cork, who has been absent
on his honeymoon, celebrated his return to
the house of commons last night by blocking
the progress of sixteen bills, and by address,
ing several questions to Balfour, chief secre-
tary for Ireland. Tanner recently married
Miss Roberts, wealthy lady of Cork
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Dealers in hard wood furnishings saw
that sycamore wood is rapidly coming
into use. 1t works" well, makes an ex-
cellent finish. and is much cheaper than
birch, maple or oak.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

New York, April &C. NJ. Depew, Pro-
fessor Goodwin Smith, of Toronto, Erastus
Wiman, and other prominent personages,
were among the 200 guests of the St. Georges
society at their banquet at Delmonico's last
night. Mr.. Depew spoke to the toast "The
memory and genius of Shakespeare"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

New York, April 24.-Red Leary, the
bank burglar died at the hospital yesterday
from conclusion of the brain. He was
struck with a brick fortnight ago by a
thief named William Train, with whom he
had a DIR unken quarrel. Train is under ar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass, organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81, 100000. E. W. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Barth Babcock, Dentists.
no. l7s4 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Walter Besant finds that there are 3d.
600 more women than men in the British
Kingdom, therefore that number of girls
and women must go without husbands.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
BASE BALL.

Davenport Gets Away with the
Omaha Nine-The Local e., IL. a q
strikers Get Up an Interesting
Game-N Otes.
DAVENPORT II; OMAHA 8.
The Davenport nine defeated the
Omaha club of the Western league yes
terday by score of IL to 8. Crossley
and Hallacher formed the Davenport bat,
terry, and Wessett and Cassian caught and
pitched respectively for Omaha. Tn
score by innings is appended:
/ . At 9 s9
Davenport ....,,...., 2 o 0 / II
Omaha. ..............3 2 o o o l.
Earned runs-Davenport, 4; Omaha s.
Two'base HitH-Reising, McCabe and ManlOve
OF Davenport: O'Connell Sowders and Messltt, OF
Omaha.
Three base hits-Burns, OF Cmaha; Holacher,
OF Davenport.
Home run-Doran, of Omaha
Hit by pitched ball-Holacher, OF Davenport,
struck Out-By Boacher4; by Cassianl
Passed balls-Messitt 2.
Time of Camel hour, 40 minutes
Umpire-H, Jacob,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

On her trial trip the Beina Regente. the
new Spanish war ship which has just left
the hands of her English building, devel-
oped speed of 81 knots.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

In certain reference suit in London
the cost on one aide has already amounts
ed to half a million dollars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
ICE on ND
by W. CLARK RUSSELL,

author oT "THa ft'yact Of tho Grosrenor"
"Jdek Ge.,Gr's,,lp,' M hdteh De-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Over $12,OOO,0 600 have been spent in
New Zealand in the last eight years in
efforts to overcome the rabbit plague.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Delaware shad are coming by the thou-
sands into the Philadelphia markets and
reaching northern consumers in consider
able quantities,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

ST. LUKE'S UUTTAUE HOSFTTAL,
IN THIRD AVENUE, between Tenth and
UEleventh streets. feb 14-if
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island at SOC
a. IN. and 1880 p. m; arrive at2 :05 and 32C
pm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
WILLIAM III, WADE,

TTORNEY AT LAW-Solcitur in Chancery
Il and Notary Public; Collections promptly ut
tended to; office in Col. Curtis office Second avo.
nne and Eiphteenth rtroct. feb l4-dMBm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
WIN. McENIRY,


A TToRNEY AT LAW-Loans money on goV5
ell d Lynde, bankers. Office In PostOfice block.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-27

o not despair of curing your sick head
acne when you can so easily obtain Carters
Lutte Liver Pi'ls. They viii effect a prompt
and permanent cure, VhDir action is mild
and natural.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-27

Ponds Extract, for Pains. Sores. etc The
marvellous cures effected compelled scientific
medical investigation, and forced its acknow-
ledgment. No Druggist can make PONDS
EXTRACT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-01-27

Is not more tenacious monster than mala-
ria, whether it takes the forms of chills and
fever. bilious rcmittent. aEue cake or dumb
ague. Like the octopus Of the story it clasps
the victim in ITS tcntaculT ar d folds him closer
and closer in Il horrible embrace. Attacked
with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, however. it
gradually relaXcs its tremendous grip, finally
abandOns L. and the Quoudam sufferer /. bera-
ted at last, rejoices in the sense of new born
freedom, engendered by the restoration of
complete health: Dyspepsia, too, and consti
patton. those Old and remorseless enemies of
the human family, give ground, and are final
ly driven from the field 10y this Napoleon of
remedies, the greatest, the purest in the fam
lily pharmacopu,ia. rheumatism succumbs
to il, so do kidney troubles The nerves when
overstraned, regain quietudo and vigor by
IT'S AID ana the ability to rest TRANQUILITY and
eat with Zest are increased by it.. Resort to il
IN tlE G nnl ANOll NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sI1LnrIum
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
A Buffalo Hunt.

On rushed the herd now thoroughly
frightened, and as we hurried on after
them we fa rly shouted in triumph. an
We saw that right in front of them ran
ravine viii ch we could see at point
be ond. was 1T least forty feet deep
The ravines IN this CHIT subso !. torn o I
by The delug'ling rains that occasion
ally fall on the plains. were commonly
broken OF at the edges just as steer
as so could hang. aud as the buffalo
were sweeping on like tornado. with
little me to look before the, leaped,
felt sure that our hunt was ended. the
meat supply assured. and ONLY regrett-
ed the unnecessary slaughter sure to
follow as the fated herd plungei dowr
the steep. | would not have thanked
any man TO insure us fifty head of deao
or crippled buffalo. Over they went
500 yards ahead Of us, and we slacken
eel our pace to n walk and began plan.
ming how to get the meat OF the
slaughtered herd up the nearly per-
pend cuar walls OF tho rLvne. When
within 200 yards of the brink. to our
amazement buffalo appeared clam
bering up the face Of the other wall OF
the ravne AT point that we afterward
found taaed the climbing powers OF
footman. Another and another came
bobbing up. and we drew up the
horses, utterly dumbtounded. to see
that every one, even TO the calves, had
made the plunge n safety.
This to me, was one of the most
noteworthy things that ever came
under my observation. Many times
afierward we saw buffalo tracks on the
slight project ons of the walls of these
deep gull eS, in places where we could
only stop and stare. The shape of the
limbs. too. seemed utterly to forbid 1t.
As the bulls at this season of the yea'
we're fatter than the cows, a fact whicb
was apparent at glance we very
naturally chose them for beef, and as
Ike all tenderfeet. we were ambitious
to kill the largest specimen to be found
it followed that nearly all we killed
were large bulls. Yet, when standing
over the bod of my first buffalo. and
noticing the extreme slenderuess of the
legs just above the hoof. | then and
there began TO measure each and
every one we killed for meat, besides
large ones found dead-wl Gu they d d
not smell too badly. found only one
whose foreleg l failed to span with the
middle finger and thumb of one hand.
the size and weight of the animal
would seem TO necesstate leg as
strong assteel for the downhill
punges the buffalo can safely make. -
Forest and SireIm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
Fill Nve's Autograph.

es." said Bill Ne. 1.-THE auto
graph people pursue me with some
az lit,. but I've just got the best of
ono of them in rather remarkable
way. While at Omaha | rece we'd a
registered letter. enc 'osed wtn let.
lei from my wife. When | opened the
registered letter | found Il read some
Tia ne Ike tn s: My dear SRI have
very much DIES red your autograph, bu,
feel that you have so many applica-
ons of the kind that you would not
c0mpl with my request if put in the
ordinary way. / have therefore
registered this letter, knowing that you
will receive it and that on will be forced
before receiving Il to sign the receipt
--wh ch will be forwarded to me
Thanking YOU in advance for your
Xxi ndpess in furn shing me the desired
au tograph 1 am. etc. l wonder what
th;\t man said when instead oil
my signature. he found that of Mrs
Nve ?'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
Relating to Facts.

The total railway mileage of the
world $40 1873.
The farms of the United States are
valued at ten billions.
There are nearly SOo. 600 Chnamep
in the I'm ted States.
The United states has received about
Il. 600. coo emigrants.
The cotton crop of the United States
in 1886 was ), 800, 900 bales.
The salt product of the United States
was nearly five million n 1880.
The United States has paid out more
than ninety millions for public build
ings.
In 1850 800 persons were killed and
l, $50 wounded N railway accidents.
Pub'ich Occurrences. the first Amer
lean newspaper, appeared in Boston in
1895.
The value of the real and personal
property of Illinois in 1880 was S.
O92. 900, 900.
OF the wenty-six barroDs who sign
ell the magma charta onl three could
tie their names.
Harvard is the Oldest college in this
couutrt. 1t was founded IN 1858.
William and Mary was not founded
until 1893. Yae vas establ shed seven
years later.
Nrw York f1rn shed 467 Oi7 sold ers
20 the Uulon armies during the war,
Peun>, lvania was next with $50 lO7
On o next with 319 coo. and Illinois
next wtu 2J9,l4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
FACCL I1

F. Hunting - ID President AMI S
j. w. Ewing. ~ NJ, Professor u Matntn"ii.a
of Normal Depar
Theodore LII D. Professor of English Language Literature.
Lewis Stuart. PHI ID, Professor of Ancient Languages.
A Professor Principal
Ac neutrality-suspicious..
Mary NJ of Principal
Department
b. A. Welsead in French and German
A. Mental Moral Science
Kendall Brooks, ID. d., Acting Professor of English
Matilda H. Principal of Training School
AS Vocal Instrumental Music
L. Booth Instructor Drawing and Painting
Principal of the Commercial
Commercial Department provides instruction
Typewring and Penmanshp
for beginning with the
Collegiate and Academic Departments
in advance.
Tuition in Commercial Department,
Incidental expences, 50
will Laboratory
instruction in painting
vocal music and drawing classes free.
piano,
who do the buildings will
village subject faculty
per peek
immediate Principal Of Ladies'
village either with without
above for similar accommodations
Total for Of SO weeks, $1,000.
this institution
The winter term begins Jan. s. 30 I'll tt,
begins April 9TH and closes June 10TH
Typewrting at actual cost to institution
For further particulars, address,
PROF j. W. EWING, Secretary or,
GEO r. HUSrNs D. d, President Aim College.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
Snralv Vexad-

NJ stress Severely: Mare, didn |
he, ,r you make use of The expression
YOU little brat in the nursery. just
nowir'
Marie Ga French bonne); Yees,
NADIA rue, but Olees Flosse do weAes
me sou
NJ stress Qcss severely: ''Oh.
thought you were speaking to T do
Send ldiss Flossie 10 me at once. -
,EpOch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
NJ crit Wins.

We desire TO say To our citizens, that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. DR. Kings New
Lite Pills, Bucklen's ArnIca Salve and Electric
Bitters and have never handled remedies thai
sell as well. or that have given such universe
salts faction. we do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time. and we stand ready To refund
the purchase price. IL satisfactory results DO
not follow their use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on their
merits. For sale by 3. ;. Webb. druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
A Slfs Investm emit.

Is one which is guaranteed 10 bring you eat
isfactory results, or i'm case OF failure Il return
Of purchase price. On this safe plan you car
buy from our advertised druggist bottle o.
Or. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
IL - guanteed TO bring relief in every cast
whom used forHny affection Of Throat, Lung
nr Chest. such as Consumption, Intiamm atioi
Of Lungs. Bronchitis. Asthma, Whoopnl
Cough, Group. etc. II is pleasant and agree
depended upon. Trial bottles free at B. s
Wcbb's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
The Homeliest Mann Alma.

As well as the handsomest. and others arc
invited 10 call ON any druggist and get free a
bottle of kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
rungs, remedy that is selling entirely upon
its merits and is guaranteed to relieve and
cure all Chronic and Acute oughs, Asthma
Bronchitis and Consumption. Large Bottle
80 cents and 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
Some Foolish People

Allow cough 10 run until IL gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say, ''Oh
II will wear away" bnt I'm most cases IL wear,
themty y.CDul they be induced 10 try the
successful medicine called Kemps Balsam
which Is sold a. positive guarantee TO cure
they would Immediately see the excellent eff
feet after taking the first dose. Price 20 cent,
or slO0. Trial size free. AT all Druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
ProfeSsiOnal,
Z. A. BAGLEY, M. D.,

JOMEOPOTHiC Physician and Surgeon.
Il Residence State street. Once, room No.
Wright's Opera House block. second floor
iihCc hours. y 10 10 a. M: to and TO p. IN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
CONSUMPTION Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR-Please inform your read
ers That l have n positive remedy ror the
above named disease. by its timely use thous-
ands OF hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. shall bc glad TO send two bottles OF
my remedy FREE to.any Of your readers who
have consumption II they will send me their
express and post Office address. Respectfully,
Il. n. SLOCUM, NJ. G., Pearl ST., New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
ATrORNEYS.
FRANCIS PALMER

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Also Real Estate
~ Life and Fire Insurance Agent.
Tina, Grdtiot Co Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
OUR POLITICS.

We believe the Republican party to he tn
true instrument of the POLITICAL FROG
RE>S of the American people; and holding
that the honest enforcement OF its principles i
the best guarantee of the national welfare, w
shall support them with all our might; but w
shall always treat opposing parties with con
sdcration and fair play.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-10-26
send for Sample COps
You Can Make Money

by accepting our Cash Commission offers o.
working for orr valuable and popular premi
ums. Address tho MAIL AND EXPRESS, New
York City.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-03
A QUILT OF TIE 0LDEN TINE.
The Work Of Art That MRS. Annie nj chel
Maoe ssventy.Five Ysers ago.

Ths Work OF Art That Mrs. Annie hi cheIl
Maoe seventy.Five Ysers ago.
The craze for the antique exists rs
strong amorg those who collect speci.
mems of household work as among their
more fashionable brethren who collect
brio. a-bac and works OF art. In Georgia,
according to o local Investigation, there
Is q 1ilt worth possessing 1t was made
bY Mrs. Annie Mitchell during the first
year OF her married LIE, in 1912 and 1913.
The prettiest specimen presented was
q counterpart, which required TIVE We
long, weary months to complete. The
cotton OF which this beautiful pieca Of
work was made WAS picked by Mrs.
Mitchell and her husband, Robert
Mitchell, during the fall Of 1912, during
the honeymoon of the then newly married
couple. The seed WAS p cked from tie
Gotten. After the cotton WAS separate q
from the seed the yourg wife brought out
her little "sp!nniDg jenny" and, ss her
husband talked or ne read to her, she
transformed the cotton into
smooth thread and carefully
spoolsd It for the work before
her. After suffi ;ient quantity had been
prepsred-snd il took many month"; to
accom- olish her tssk-Mrs. Mitchell
brought the old loom that her mother had
given her into service and In q short time
the cloth was ready for the finishing
touches. Turkey red and indigo thread
was then prepared by the dyeing process,
the coun.erpane laid Of into beautiful
designs and the tedious work Of embroid.
eripg commenced. In Juns, 1918, the
beautiful piece OF work was completed
Soon after the work OF embroidering WIGS
commenced Mrs. Mitchell WAS stricken
with disease, and for twelve months WAS
not able to sit up except rs sha5fas prop
ped, in her bed, but her nimsfe fingers
|yEere kept busy, and finally the greatest
&ece Of antBstic needle NStk ct that dsy
End timsSsAs ready for k9pection.asSsss