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Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
ANN ania in Baking Powders.


Among the recent discoveries in
science and chemistry, none is more im~
portant than the uses TO which common
ammonia can be properly put as n
leavening agent, and which indicates that
this familiar salt is hereafter to per form
an active part in the preparation of our
daily food.
The carbonate of ammonia is an ex~
ceedingly volatile substance. Place a
small portion of ii upon a knife aud hold
over a flame, and it will almost immed-
lately be entirely developed into gas and
pass off into the air. The gas thus
formed is a simple composition of nitro
gen and hydrogen. No residue is left
from the ammonia This gives it its
superiority as leavening power soda over
and cream of tartar used alone, and has
induced its use as supplement to these
articles. A small quantity of ammonia in
the dough is effective in producing bread
that will be lighter, sweeter and more
wholesome than that risen by any other
leavening agent. When it is acted upon
by the heat of baking, the leavening gas
that raises the dough is liberated. In this
act it uses itself up, as it were; the am
monia is entirely diffused, leaving no
trace or residuum whatever. 1he llSht,
fluffy, tlaky appearance, so desired in
biscuits, etc, and so sought after by pro-
fessional cooks, is said to be impaired to
them only by the use of this agent.
The bakers and baking powder manu-,
facturers producing the finest goods have
been quick to avail themselves of this
useful discovery, and the handsomest
and best bread and cake are now largely
risen by the aid of ammonia combined, of
course, with other leavening material,
Ammonia IS one of the best known
products of the laboratory. If, as seems
to be justly claimed for it, the appica,
ton of its properties to the purposes of
cooking results in giving us lighter and
more wholesome bread, biscuit and cake,
it will prove boon to dyspeptic human.
ity, and will speedily force itself into
general use in the new field to which
science has assigned it.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Once when Edwin Forrest went to Detroit
he produced "Metamora. Supers were en-
gagged to personate warriors, and among
them was n bright Irish lad who had luIid
admiration for the great tragedian. At that
point in the play where Metamora asks,
'Am not the great chief of the Pottawato-
miesp the supers are supposed to grunt,
"Ughl Ugh!" The stage manager had care
fully drilled them in what they We're ex-
pected to do but on the night of the per-
formance our young friend was SO trans
ported by Forests acting as to quite forget
that he was impersonating an Indian. When
Forrest turned TO the assembled warriors and
thundered forth, "Am not the great chief
of the Pottawatomesr the Irish boys en-
thusiasm broke all restraint He leaped into
the air with wild shout, and, twirlng his
tomahawk about his head, replied: "Yces
airl yees airl"-Boston Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

The reason why human milk agrees SO
much better than other milk with infants is
because it is SO much diluted and the chccsy
substance more soluble, and it is ON this ac-
count that ass's milk succeeds so well; for all
ordinary feeding cows milk answers very
we'll, provided that care be taken to have it
as nearly like human milk as possible. Hu-
man milk contains little more than half the
quantity of cheesy matter that is found in
cows milk, and hence tho necessity of free
dilutou with water-that is, cows milk
should he mixed with half its bulk of pure
tepid water. Dr. Baker finds that the fol-
lowing proportions Cf added ingredients ap-
proximatc the proportions and properties of
human milk and generally answer well,
though sometimes more water is required
during the first few weeks Of infant life:
Cows milk, half a pint; water, the same
quantity; a small teaspoonful, or sixty
grains, of sugar of milk and two grains of
phosphate of lime; the addition of two tea
spoonfuls of cream, if the quality of milk be
good, but if poor or skinned the quantity of
cream must be doubled. Thus modified,
cows milk is rendered very nearly like hui
man milk.-Dr. Benson Baker in Medical
TOurnDl
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Small faced figures show arriving time at fol,
lowing points when passengers leave Rock island
atS:05 a, m. FULL FACED when leaving NJ S;SJ
y. IN. Arrive at Bloomington, ;Os p m, 1882 P.
m; Danville. :06 p. M, 1880 a m; spnneneld'
M in Illinois Indianapolis, 30 p. m, $50 a. m.
Terrc Haute 1000 p. m, 3:35 q. m; Evansville,
p. IN. .7:f5 a. N; Springfield, 1:2O q. IN, 9:45 a.
M. Columbus, S:lS a. m., ll;16 a. m, IN Ohio;
ST. ouis. Mo 1880 p. M, 7:45 a. IN. Louisville,
300 p. IN. Connections from the above points
are dsrect and unequaled. Through sleeping and
lumbus.
Ii. b. SUDLoW, r. SToCKHOUSE,
Superintendent. Genl Tkt. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
The NNnmen of Iinrhnhncs.

The women dress i'll in Barbadoes, for they
initiate English ladies; but no dress can con
ceal the grace Of their forms when they arc
young. 1t struck Pere Labat two centuries
ago, and time aud their supposed sufferings
MS slaves have made no difference They
work harder than the men, and are used as
beasts Of burden 10 fetch and carry, but they
carry their lOuds their heads, and thus
from childhood have to stand upright with
the neck straight and firm. They do not
spoil their shapes with stays or their walk
with high hceled shoos, They plant their
feet firmly ON bhe ground. Every movement
il clastic and rounded, and the grhce Of body
gives, or seems 10 give, grace also TO the eyes
and expression. Poor things IL cannot com
pensate for their color, which, now when
they are free, is harder TO bear thnn when
they were slaves. Their prettine8s, such az
it Is, is short lived. They grow Old curly,
and an old ncgrcss is always hdeous-J. A.
Froude
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Grain nnd stock

Crop Reporter Campbell has completed
his report to the commissioner of agricul-
ture on wiRter grain. He estimates the
date of seeding winter wheat in 1897 as
from Sept. to Oct. /, the condition Of
the soil being dry and the present condi-
tion favorable. No damage was done by
the Hessian fly. The plant was well GOV
cred with snow and thus protected most
of the winter Mr.. Campbell estimates
for the county eighty>fve per cent as the
present condition of wheat, and ninety
per cent rye. Speaking of live stock,
no disease is prevalent among the horses,
and only twenty in every thousand have
died from wiuter exposure. Sheep aud
hogs are in good condition, with some
cholera prevailing among the latter
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
STORIES ABOUT MEN.

Governor Joel Parker's Success In Crawl
ing Out of n Small Hole.
An incident which illustrates Governor
Parker's readiness in extricating himself
from an unexpected dilemma was related by
him to the writer some years ago. While he
was a member of the house of assembly, in
1S4S, question of some local and political
Importance came up, and the then young and
rising statesman decided to oppose it vigor-
ously. To this end he prepared an elaborate
speech, in which he let his patriotic fire
burst into flame. He was SO well pleased
with his effort that he told a friend what he
was going TO say. To emphasize one portion
of his speech he referred to an oil portrait Of
Washington, which hung on the wall at tho
right of the speakers desk When he got to
that portion of his speech, he exclaimed;
"And even the Father of his Countrywide
raised his hand and lifted his eyes toward
where he supposed the picture was. 1t had
been removed by his waggish friend. He
instantly added, "has been taken away in
fear that he would blush for shame at the
passage OF this iniquitous measure. New
York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

To hear Mrs, Langtry talk of having
clothes cleaned is one of the funniest things
in life, and you are inclined to Scotf. Never
you mind, she does it just the same and you
may hear her Dragging now and then that
such an article has been cleaned at least so
many times She trains her ladys maid to
keep everything she has in the most exqui
site order, and nothing escapes the most per-
feet care, She is not only neat by nature
but she knows how much less it costs to dress
and dress well if everything is watched and
mended and cleaned than it does to dress
badly and carelessly. She never wears frlls
and ribbons, nor half the ugly things that
are usually regarded as adornments: neither
does she wear more than a single piece or SO
of jewelry. Her big turquoise ring and
moonstone pin set with diamonds are the
usual extent. Neither does sh- ever wear
bonnets, and her hats are more than likely 10
be trimmed with "A single bunch Of ribbon
bows with perhaps the unusual frppery Of a
single quill run through them. Fannie b.
Merrill in New York Mail and Express.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
He kneNH What Ii Was.

The old story of the British tar's account
of his experience at a cathedral service
on shore is again being told, and is worth
retelling. He was particularly enthusi-
astic in his description of the singing
of an anthem. Whats "a hanthelnP
asked listener. What, do you mean
to say you don't know what a hanthem
isP' "Not me-" "Well, then, III tell yer
If was to say to yer, Ere, Bill, give me
that 'andspilSe, that wouldn't be a hanthem
But was to say, 'Bill-Bill-Bill-giv-g
-giv-giv me, Civ me that-Bin, Civ me
that hand, give me that, hand, handspike,
spike-spike-Bill, giv-giv me that-that
hand-handspike, hand-handspike spike
spike-spike-spikc, ah-men, ah-men;
Bill, givmethathandspike spike, ah-menl'
Why, that would be a hanthemw-New
York Sun,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom'
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is foi
sale by all druggists throughout tho
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

MIR. W. y. Morgan. merchant, Like
Guy, Fla. was taken with severe cold
attended with n distressing cough aud
running into consumption In its first
stages. lie tried many ao'called popular
cough remedies and steadily grew worse
Was reduced in flesh. had difficulty in
breathing aud was unable TO sleep
Finally tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and found immediate
relief, and after using about half dozen
bottles found himself well and has had
no return OF the disease. No other rem.
edy can show so grand record OF cures
~ DR.. Kings New Discovery for Cons
sumption; guaranteed to do just what is
claimed for IL. Trial bottle free ut uartz
~ Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Our "rlm" Enioyed Mrs. NyhItnex,s Dinner.

Congressman Tim Campbell is a quaint
figure in the halls of legislation. If there is
anything that will rufIle his temper more
than another it is to be baked in his efforts
to get an Office. He has been having some
trouble with Pay Director Stevenson lately,
and Secretary Whitney has had his hands
full keeping Tim within bounds NoU tong
ago he hit upon the idea of inviting Campbell
to dine with him. He was careful to make
Tim the sole guest of the evening, perhaps
not as a distinguished honor, but rather as a
precautionary measure. Campbell came and
had a good time without making any partic
ularly queer remark. When lie got into his
overcoat he suddenly turned To Mrs. Whit.
ney, and in burst of enthusiasm over his
entertainment he said: "1hepe We're no dies
on that dinner You can bet your life On
that Washington Letter.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Mrs. Phoebe Cheslcy, Peterson. Clay
Co. Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story. the truth Of which is vouchcd for
by the residents OF the town; II am 10
years old, have been troubled with kid /,
ney complaint and lamcness for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now | nm free from all pain aud
soreness, and am able to do all my own
housework. owe my thanks TO Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth, and
removed completely all disease and pain ="
Try a bottle. 50c. aud 81 ut IIartz g.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Fieldtngs.

A base insinuation-Out on firstl-Pitts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph-
Muffs are common necessities with the Ia
dies at this time of the year In summer
they are frequently seen in the baseball field,
where they are not SO popular.-Bosto
Budget.
"An error gracefully acknowledged" says
Gascoigne, "is n victory won.n Ii is very
evident that Gascoigne was lamentably ig.
norant of the first principle of baseball play
ing.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Where 1t Touched Him.

In his youth the late Charles Darwin was
passionately moved by music. He often
spoke of peculiar sensation of GOODNESS OF
shivering in his back on hearing beautiful
music, and an old friend quotes remark
made on the occasion of their hearing fine
anthem. At the end of nn exceedingly i'm.
pressive part he turned to his friend, asking
seriously and with deep sigh: "How's
YOUR backbonep'--The Argonaut.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

People who have been clubbed 10y police
men naturally seek court plasters = Now
Haven News.
A Baltimore policeman has for n recon
mendation that he walks in his sleep. Honk-
ers Statesman
Policemen are mysterious creatures, and
frequently express themselves in cross
sticks-New Haven News.
1t is said shat Diogenes could sleep sonndly
even in tub and it Is limited that the CID
man had polcemen's blood running through
bis veins y onkers Statesman.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

You are allowed free trIdi of thiyt.
&ays a. OF the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
oltalc Belt with Electric Suspensory
appliances, for the speedy relief and GER
mahen' I1 cure OF Nervous Debility, loss of
Vltallty and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases,
complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurredi
Illustrated pamphlet. with full informs.
tion. terms, etc, mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd & W
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
BucKLEN's ARNrcA sALvE

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 30 cents per
box. For sale bY HarLz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Mrs. Biggs-Now that your son has re-
turned from college, do you feel repaid for
your outlay for his education' Did lie take
any prizes! Mrs, Squiggs-Oh, yes, mum,
yes, indeed. He got a medal for what he
calls sprinting, and he must be high up in
mathematics, for he says he's learned four
new curves Scranton Truth.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

This spring with your blood full of inn
purities, your digestion impaired, your
appetite poor, kidneys and liver torpid,
and whole system liable to be prostrated
by disease-but get yourself into good
condition. and ready for the changing
and warmer weather, by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t stands unequaled for
purifying the blood, giving an appetite,
and for general spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
1925 and 1927 Second Avenue.

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group, whopping cough, influenza, broni,
chitis, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childS
rem Price, 80 cents and 81, of drug
Pists
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Sooner or later that time will arrive
that place will wait for your coming, thai
chain must bind you in helpless death
that sleep must fall on your senses. Bn
thousands every year go ultimately tC
their fate, and thousands more lengther
out their day by heedful, timely care
For the failing strength. the weakening
organs. the wasting blood. DIR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery is n wonderful
restorative and prOlonger OF strengtl
and life. 1t puriiies the blood and invig'
crates the system, thereby fortif ying il
against disease. OF druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
No Equaling Chicago.

Omaha Child-Did you see tho eclipse of
the moon' | did. You ought to have seer
it. 1t only happens once year
Chicago Child-Don't you have tEem
oftener than that in Omahat
"Why, no."
'Such place! Pooh Why in Chicago
the moon gets eclipsed most every night
Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Variety the Spice of Life.

He after having slipped the engagement
ring on her fingerJ-Are you pleased with it,
darlingl
She-Delighted, George. 1T is different
from anything Of the sort I've ever had be-
fore-Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

The fact that the emperor of Russia gave
the empress n necklace composed of forty
emeralds has been made public. What the
empress said in private after the bestowal
was something like this; "Hou dear old
boobyvoski, why didn't you disguise the
truthovitch and make the number thirtyof,
or thirty-fvesky, at tho most. "-Pittsburg
Bulletin.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
Well Up In Grammar.

Pretty School Teacher-Jamcs, is ''to kiss
an active or passive yerb9
James oldest boy in the class-Botn.
Pretty School Teacher-How is that James,
James-Active on the part of the feller and
passive ON the part of girl.
Pretty school teacher blushes and marks
James perfect" in grammar, York
Snn
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Women reared to luxury and afterward
compelled to earn livelihood often conceive
the greatest fondness for their work and
wonder how they ever consented TO live in
idieneSs.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

The editor of The Register left for Bloom
ington last night to attend a meeting of the
Illinois Press association at Bloomington, the
home of office seekers. Hence tho paper gets
out on time.-Paxton Qlls.) Register.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

He Ito Miss Breezy, of Chicago Your
friend, Miss Shawsgarden, Of st. Louis, is
something of a linguist, is she not, Miss
Breezy
Miss Breezy-Yes. Clara speaks French,
German and the Missouri languages
Work Sun
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Mr. Jinks Ito landlady)-What kind of n
duck did you say this was, Mrs Dinkly'
Landlady-I didn't say. | simply ordered
duck from the butchers.
Mr. Jinks struggling with a second joint
Il think ho has sent you decoy duck
Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Overseer of Poor Engel distributed
during the month of March to the poor
of Rock Island township groceries to the
amount of $34613; coal, 800; clothing,
$17.25; total s413.4O. The different
nationalities receiving aid were: Native
born, 80; Swedes, IA; Irish, Il; Germans,
IL; ether nations 6; total foreigners rs
number of persons, 250.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Perhaps it Wasn't the Counsel's Fault.
An Illinois juryman went insane during
the trial. If this thing happens often counsel
will have to be prohibited from addressing
the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
WILLIAM ii. WADE,

A TTORNEY AT LAW-SolictOr in Chaucery
Hand Notary PubliC; Collections promptly at
tended to office in Col, Curtis office second avo
nue. and Eighteenth street. feb l3-dw6m
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

A Richmond paper advocates the es
tahlishment Of confederate museum
for the preservation of relics of Robert
Lee, Stonewall Jackson and other heroes
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Fog is nn excellent cosmetic. To 1t IL due
much Of the beauty Of English compilations,
and those who live in hot and dry climates
must bo doubly careful to guard against
their dcslccnting effect IL they would escape
thc appearance Of mumnies
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

(Scene up stairs) Servant-Missus mis-
sus! the beggar lady is down stairs, and
hare the ash gintleman knockin' ut the gate
-Philadelphin Times
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

A hornets nest which has been deserted by
the hornets, bound on the throat with 4
piece OF flannel, will cure the most malignant
sore throat
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Mahogany furniture should bo washed
with warm water and soap; an application
of beeswax and sweet oil upon a soft cloth,
and polished with chamois, gives a rich
finish.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

A Pennsylvania man has sheep that
the other day gave birth to four lambs.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

ST. LUKE'S COTTAGE HOSPITAL,
I'M THIRD AVENUE, between Tenth and
UElcventh streets feb iitf
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

An ostrich farm of $50 acres is to be
started near Red Bluff, Cal.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Reporter-I have been assigned to inter
view a number of tho noted Men ON the sub
ject of books which have most influenced
them.
Great Author-I understand
MY question is this; What book has been
to you the greatest stimulus to mental activ-
ityp
IAN empty pocketbook "-Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
nj. nj, CORBETT.

A TTORNEY AT LAW-Loans money on good
nsecurity, makes collections: Reference, Mitch
ell 81 l.ynde, bankers Office in Postoftlce block
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

Subscribe for the WEEKLY ARGUS.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02

The wood-dove's coo is the pipe of
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-04-02
lock ISLAND 4 PBORIA
RAILWA AY.
TO Tim
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.


Accommodation trains leave Rock Island a. sos
A. m. and 50 p. M; arrive at20o a. III. and s:2t
pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The regular monthly meeting of the City
Scncol Board will b. held to n'eht
"A stock company is b-ing organic d here
Tor The purpose OF starting pottery, with
the Ia 'st improved machinery for turning
out any kind of ware.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Chas. E. Vickers and Net.
lie Belheld, both of Westmore!aud county,
Va, and to James Frank and Annie V.
Simpson, of this city.
The joint committees ON light and finance
met last night to consider communicate
from the superintendent of gas recommend
ing the purchase of an exhauster. 1t was
decided to submit the matter to Council and
the Mayer has been requested to call meet
ing OF that body to morrow night.
Two of the suits growing out of the failure OF
j. w. Pcake-thoee of Aitcheson & Bro. vs.. Il. A.
Mushbach. and Aitcheson & Bro VS.. j. NJ. john
soa have been settled.
To-day is the jewish New Year, and was OBJ.
served by the Israelites as holiday. The closing
Of many Of the stores on King street in conse
Quence gave that thoroughfare somewhat Of a
Sunday appearance.
The roof of the residence OF Mr. r. D. Stanton,
on south Lee street, caught fire this evening from
sparks from the chimney. but he flames were ex-
tinguishtd by Mr.. J. II. Young and others, who
happened to be in the neighborbood, before any
damage had teen done
Mr.. J. F.suklin, Of Leesturg, has received
an appointment street inspector under the Dis
trict government st Washington, with salary of
from 500 TO 500 per month He secured the
position through the influence of General Lee
A tramp today attempted TO take some money
from boy named Clarke in the northwestern part
of the city, but WAS resisted by the boy and some
of mis- COMPANIONS and driven off.
Buffalo Bills agent hiss perfected arrangement,
for giving serie, of enteit iinments at the drv-
ing park, near this city, TO commence about the
oath inst.