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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Margaret J. Sears, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
5stlator Of the estate of Margaret J. Sears late
of the county Of Rock leland state oil Illinois, al.
ceased, hereby Civ notice that he will appear
before the connty court of Rock Island county at
the ONCE Of the clerk Of said court 10 the CITY Of
Rock leland, at the April term. on the first Mon.
ing clai IS against said estate notified and r-
quested to attend for the purpose Of having the
same diusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment to the
undermined -
Dated this 18th day Of February, A. D. 1889.
A. MERCHANT, Administrator.
ADArR PLEAsANTs, Attorney iSdsv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

LOST don't know where; can't
tell when, don't see how-something of
great value to me, aud for the return of
which shall be truly thankful, VIZ: q
good appetite"
FOUND. Health and strength, pure
blood, an appetite like that Of a wolf,
regular digestion. all by taking that pop
ular and peculiar medicine, Hoods Sar-
saparills. l want everybody TO try it
this season. II is sold by all druggists
One hundred doses one dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
nj AsTER's SALE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS
Rock ISLAND COUNTY 5s-
In the Circuit Court-In Chancsry.
Sarah Z. King VS.. Frank Hammerly James Ham.
merly, John Hsmmerly, Jacob Hammerly Deli.
lah Roberts Julia Rains Lavins Martindale and
clyde Herrick Partition. General No $3.50
NOTICE lie here by given that by virtue Of decres
OF SAID court entered in the above entitled cause
on the 9Th day Of February, A. d. 1889. I shall,
at the hour OF O'Clock In the afternoon M The
north door OF the court house. In the city of Rock
Island, In said county Of Rock leland, sell al
pnnhc auction TO the highest and hest bidder for
cash in hand that certain parcel of land. situate
In the county OF Rock Island and state Of Illinois
known and described as follows. to-wit:
Lot seven CD in block two G2) in that part of the
city Of Rock leland known as Sipnet's addition.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this sth day Of
February, A. D. 1882 HENRY CURTIS
Master In Chancery, Rock Island 90 Ill
GuYER & SWEENEY. Complt's soltr o.dlw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

In the pursuit of the gooa things of
his world we anticipate too much: we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world,
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is q perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
SHE CONSENTED.

She stood UPON the platform scale.
Her lover oy her side;
Her dimpleo cheeks were rosy red;
He murmi red: BE my bride"
With downc sst eye and faltering hand,
Loves SUI mons to obey.
She placed nickel To the slot
And gave herself a weigh.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
M AsTER's SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY 81

STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY s.
In the Circuit Court. In Cssncery
Charles L. yelling VS. William Fl. Edwards, j. B.
Dav son, Nettie H. Dawson. Fred Edwards Ella
Magtll, William NJ. Edwards and Samuel Bowlss,
FOR. Closure General No Sl2s
Notice Is hereby given that bv virtue OF a de.
cree OF said court entered in the above entitled
cause, or the 18th day of January, A. D. 1889 I
shall on Saturday. the 10Th day Of March A. D.
1853, al the hour OF O'Clock In the afternoon
at the north door of the court house in the city
OF koek Island In said county Of Rock Island, to
satisfy said decree, sell al public vendus, to the
highest and best bidder for cash, those certain
parcels OF lard. situate In the county Of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, known and described
as follows, to-wit:
Lots No. one a. and two (2l in block No two
(Dow city, OF Moline
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th day Of
February, A. D., 1859.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Co., Ill
VIM A. MEEsE. Complt's Solr. IS-dSOt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

What wound did ever heal but by de-
greesr That's an easy conundrumi
Why the thousand aches and pains, and
bruises daily cured by Salvation OIL, the
greatest cure on earth for pain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

Something i'm u Name, After All.
Prado, the assassin, told his iailer that he
detested the name of NJ Guillot, the magis-
trate IN his case, because it formed two
thirds of the word guillotine. Paris Letter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

The Handsomsst Lady IN Rock Island.
Remarked to friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs was q superior remedy, as 1t
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies mad no effect whatever.
So TO prove this and convince you of its
merit, any druggist will give you sample
bottle free. Large size SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

Charles Allen, of Red Bank. n. J., has
long suffered from an oyster thief's work.
A few days . GO he shot the thief, seal
weighing 10 pounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

Who Is tho shortest man mentioned in the
Biltef You cay Bildad the Shuhite Oh,
no; 1t is Peter Whys Because he said on
one occasion; Silver and gold have none I"
Could any one be shorter than that's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

The proper garniture for dresses dec
Gillette Is blush roses. They show that a
little modesty still remains.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

Ulster is the name OF q county In New
York. The name would at any Of the
counties when winter comes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
A sSIGNEE'S SALE.

!. On the lstn day OF January next. commencing Al
desisned, assignee Of William RamskiiI viii ofyer
fSs ,ss q Ne iyOS second avenue in this oity to
me nignest bidder for cash in hand, the entire
stock OF ciotnes and " nts' furnishing goods
Which were ASSIGNED to me by said Ramskiil On
ne II 2 inst, to pay debts. The goods to BE- sod
an y .nspscsed q any party interested at the
Risee namse any day, Sunday excepted. befors
NE 49, pefwesnths hours q two and tour o'eiocf
Rock Island, ~, Dso. aoth. 1see. 8
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

A Washers collar-a white washed
fence around a lunatic asylum.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

An easy way of rushing the grOwler'
Is to tie a tin pail to q dogs tail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

FAST MAIL TRAIN with vestibuled trsins be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Mime
apolis.
IRA S-CONTINrNTAL ROUTE between Chi.
cago, Council Bluff, Omaha and the Pacific
Coast.
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
kansas City and St. Joseph. Mo.
e7o MILES OF ROAD reaching all principal
POINTS In Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa.
Missouri and Dakota
For maps. time tables, rates Of passage and
freight, etc, apply TO the nearest station agent
OF the Chicago Milwaukee & s.. Paul Railway, or
10 any railroad agent any where in the world.
ROSWELL M1LLRh, Av. H. CARPENTER.
General Manager. Genl Pass. & 4. Agt.
a For Information In reference to Lands and
Towns owned by By the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway Company write to H. q Han-
gen, Land commissioner Milwaukee. Wisconsin,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27

nVERSEERs WANTED EVERYWHERE AT
Ohome or 10 travel. We wish to employ o rec
m ents and show cards OF Electric Goods. Adver-
tisements TO be tackled " everywhere. on trees.
fences and turnpikes. in conspicuous places, IN
town and country in all parts Of the United States
and Canada. Steady employment; wages Sc 20
per day; expenses advanced; no talking resuir-
ed, ocsl work for all or part of the time Adj
dress with stamp, EMORY q CO.,
Managers, al Vine st Cincinnati, o.
No attention paid TO postal cards.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-27
Intelligence Column.

"ANTED-AGENTsf for our NEW PATENT
Nv fITs-Pfoof Safes; size 7sxlsxIs; weight so
Ios. retail price eS; others In proportion. Hish-
81 award lsilVer medall Centennial Expostion
Eare chancs; permanent business Our prices
,owsst; we are not In the safe pool. Exclusive
terHtory given. Alpine Safe Co., Cincinnati, D.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Maryland's Exposition.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the great expos .:on to omen
at Baltimore, Monday, September 9
ana continue until Saturday Septem-
Der IA.
A monster parade, Industrial and
Civic, with 200 floats and over 10000
men IN line will be one of the features
of the first day. A Sham Battle
Grand Concert and Massed Band con.
cert in which fifty bands will take
part, Dedication of the Post Office bv
the President and Cabinet and Mary.
land Grand Ball are the programme for
Thursday, the 18th.
The BOmbardment of Fort McHenrv
is arranged for Friday, the 18th. Eight
United States men-of-war, the MARYLAND
Oyster Navy and 500 men will be in
the engagement and something realistic
can be looked for.
Some of the best stables in the
country are entered for the races
winch take place each day on the Pim-
licO track.
The railroads are making low rates
and the B. & O., with its usual Iber-
allty, announces that excursion tickets
will be sold to Baltimore from all
stations on its lines east of the Ohio
river for all trains September 7 to IA
inclusive, at one fare for the round
trip, valid for return passage until
September 81 inclusive.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Drunkenness a Crime.

A new law passed in Minnesota by
the last legislature, makes drunken
ness crime, and the third offence is
punished by Imprisonment in the
workhouse for thirty days. 1t is de-
signed to reach the buyer instead of
the seller of Intoxicating liquors. the
idea being that men will sell so long
as the stuff is called for, while if the
buyer knows he is to be punished he
will curb his appetite. 1t has been in
operation but two months but in that
time 1t Las shown %that it is a good
law The police court justice in Min.
heapolis is strongly impressed in it's
iaVor. lie says there are plenty of
men who do not fear trial in the mn
niclpaI court where they can give false
names and get off by paying a nomi-
nal fine, but who shudder at the idea
of going to the workhouse for thirty
days.
Delaware should have such a law
The crime of drunkenness while it
may not beon the increase, shows no
dlminution. Man is a selfish creature
at his best, and many drunkards care
little what penalty the man who sells
them the liquor has to pay so long as
he Is not mOlested. The disgrace of
drunkenness is not so great in his eyes
as the disgrace of having to 60 to Jail.
The experiment in Minnesota will be
watched with interest by other non
prohibition states, and it is probable
the same law or its principles, may be
adopted elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Similia Similibus Curantur.

1t has long been favorite theory of
many medical men that a low-turned
Kerosene oil lamp burning in a close
room all night was productive of diph.
iberia. The question has been dis
cussed by allopaths, homeopaths.
eclectics and herb doctors, and opin-
ions vary as widely as the schools.
The experience of Meriden man 40
TOLD IN the Journal of that city, proves
one thing to his own satisfaction in
regard to kerosene and diphtheria. and
opens the door for another flood of
argument by the medical gentlemen.
lie claims that on the recommenda-
ton of friend he used Kerosene oiI nc
a cure for diphtheria for his child and
wife and with wonderful results. The
child was but three years old and to
her was administered a spoonful every
half hour for two hours. The wife. in
addition to swallowing the oil. gar
gled her throat with it and her condi.
ton was improved more rapidly than
the child. Physicians will be ant to
nave something to say about this new
remedy, and we advise diphtheretic
patients to go slow before tempting
death in this form. It is one of those
cases where the remedy is as bad, if
not worse than the disease.
If the story is true, and, as diph-
liberia is caused by kerosine oil, the
homeopathic theory of 8miIia simiIibus
curantur is upheld. The hair of the
dog in this case cures the bite.-Anso-
MIA Conn. Sentinel.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
WHOLE NO. 1,779.
The Reedy Island Jetty.

ms Jetty when finished will be 2e OOO
ieet long, and the mats. which ara
De!ng constructed on the beach at
augustine Pier, are being made at the
rate OF two per day. About fifteen
men are constantly employed making
them. They are made of uniform
length, 80 feet, but vary in width from
70 to 36 feet. They are built of brush
OF all kinds held together by frames
made OF pine poles. The frames ara
made by layers of poles laid at RIGHT
angles across each other at distances
OF 3 or 8 feet and tied together with
No 8 annealed wire. A LAYER of brush
OF about II inches in thickness is laid
on the bottom frame and another ia
Iald on crosswise of the first and a
Inlrd crosses the second. Over this ia
another frame work of poles. These
poles and layers of brush are then
sewed together with the No. 9 wire.
The mats are built on wavs biob
enough above the ground to allow
men to work underneath them. Tbaso
men handle the pieces of wire otbera
working above them push needloe
made of l-inch round iron and having
an eye in the point like a sewing
machine needle through the brnsb
Inc needle is then threaded with the
wire and pulled through to the ton
Where 1t is fastened around the poles
In this way the upper and lower frames
are drawn tightly against the inter.
Venlng layers of brush. The mats are
then ready for launching. Thev are
pulled off the ways by tug boat and
noated to the site of the jetty.
One each of the different sized mat.
are placed between the piles which are
driven to indicate their places, and
layer Of broken stone placed between
them to sink and keep them in place
The brush is being cut in Kent and
Sussex counties, Delaware and ia
brought to the pier on big seows-
Salem South Jer8eymqn.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Droll Ideas About Ghosts.

Ghosts are superAuities. An old
Maryland colored man once remarked
to the writer: These yere hants
ought to be ashamed of themselves.
We've got trouble enough in this
world without being bothered with
EN-, and long as we pay pretty smart
for givin' 'em sleeping places in the
graveyards they ought to have sense
enough to stay there" This philoso-
pher was right. Ghosts are entirely
unnecessary. The earth is for the liy-
ing. The ghosts have the unmeasured
Vastness of the universe for a picnic
ground, and they ought to stay there.
But in spite of abundant stories, it can
be said of ghosts what the old Major
said of wOman-haters "There aren't
any,"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Jimmy Hope Free.

Jimmy Hope, the famous bank rob.
ber' was discharged from the Auburn.
W. ~ prison Friday morning, his
time having ngexpired. He at once left
Tor New York. Hope, Jim" Brady.
Big Frank" Mccoy, and Lawler were
the men who attempted to rob the
Delaware National Bank. He was
sentenced with the others to ten years.
Imprisonment, but they all soon es.
capped. Big Frank" was recaptured
after many years and is now "doing
time" at New Castle. He is very
anxious that Brady and Hope shall be
brought back to keep him company.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Remedy for Fruit Tree Diseases

Prof B. L. Galloway, chiefof the sec
ton of vegetable pathology. Depart.
ment of Agriculture, has recently sue
ceeded, as the result Of practical expe.
rlements, in producing remedy for
the diseases called pear-blight and an
pie mildew, which annually causes
great destruction to these trees. As n
result Of practical experiments he
feelsjustifed in recommending it TO
the farmers and fruit growers as both
eticaciOus and economical.
The remedy consists of the applica-
tiOn Ofa fungicide with appliance, by
which $4,000 plants were sprayed in a
day and a half at a cost, not including
labor, of $4.75 for each application,
live be ing required to secure good re.
stlts.
Experiments of similar nature were
carried in the same nurseries, by which
block OfIsOme 100000 apple seedlings
affected by the powdery mildew
was treated with preparations at a
total cost of not exceeding two cents
per 1000 trees. The results in this
case also have proved highly satisfac-
tory.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28

Girard College in Philadelphia is the
greatest charitable educational institu.
tion of the kind in the world. With
the completion of the williamson in.
dustrial school, which will be virtually
a Philadelphia charity, and the A. J.
Drexel free institute, the Quaker city
will be the best equipped city in the
Union so far as free education goes.
AS Peter Cooper perpetuated his name
in New York so will A. J. Drexel per-
Petuate his memory in his native city.
1t Is to be sincerely hoped that Mr..
Drexel's life will be spared at least
until his great project has been put in
full operation. He has the advantage
OF the late 1. V. Williamson in begin.
his work earlier.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Walcott Men Have the Luck.

AT Wyoming on Monday a group Of
Democrats were discussing peaches and
politics, when the question was asked
has - peaches this year?" "Wbv
you ought to know he has not" was
tne reply, "he is a Salisbury Demo-
crat." Why what has that to do with
the peach crop?" was asked. "Weun
saiu the other, Il do not know of but
one salisbury Democrat that has
peaches to any amount this year, and
Dut few Republicans. The Wolcottites
nave the peaches" How do Won
account for it?" "Well, I think the
peaches were sent them to reimburse
them in part for their defeat last Fall y
We'll, suppose in view of the bar.
monlous feeling now between the fac.
tions, that your Wolcott neigbbors are
extremely liberal to you with their
frult." Harmony is becoming very
thick, so much so that it is impossible
now to recognize each other in the
camps.-SentineI.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28

was just blossoming { into beautiful
womanhOOd when the course of her
life was wOefully changed. "It was
the same old wretched story that for
ages bards have sung" A handsome.
dashing fellow came, saw, and con-
quered. He, an experienced man of
the world, who cared not the snap of
his dainty fingers for woman's honor.
used his treacherous arts in winning
her favor. 1t came to her as it does to
each of us one day, with all its wonder
tul power, however unworthy NAV the
object of the passion afterward prove
to be. She loved him-"not wisely
but too WELL" On her finger was the
usual circlet of gold. The date was
hxed when the nuptials were to be.
But fate, cruel and exonerable, other
wise decreed. They never were SOL
emnized. Only a few days previous to
the appointed time for the wedding.
the bridegroom to be, failed to ma
terialize in his accustomed place of
business. He had most mysteriouslv
disappeared. He never came back.
Being ofa sensitive nature, as people
OF refinement usually are, she grew
morose, melancholic, and after a while
unmistakable signs of insanity pre-
sented themselves. 1t was within the
charitable, silent walls of this institu-
ton she found haven where life once
more assumed its wonted brightness.
The old old story-the story that
began in the garden of Eden and whose
last chapter will continue until ETERNITY
itself The ending is somewhat diff
ferent-that is all. The unprincipled.
contemplate betrayer goes free, doubt
less seldom thinking of this one life he
has ruined, or, at least, cast disgrace
Iul shadows upon, which the kindly |
rays of time alone will dissipate.
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Lost Money.

Last Saturday night VIM. G. Herring
OF Milford, made payments for peaches
IN 'front.' or the Dorsey House, and
thought he put his money, which was
wrapped in brown paper, back in his
inside pocket. But it did not 90 into
the pocket but slipped to the floor
On Monday the money was missed
and search did not find it. VIM. G
oammons, the accommodating clerk at
the post Office. looked for the money
In pile of paper and other rubbish
that had been swept into the street
de had hold of the right paper, but
threw it away in disgust. Then he
went back and picked it up again. It
contained the lost money in bills-sSO
-NeUs.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
Split in the Baptist Church.

The Old School Baptist Association.
which had been in session at Ouantico
Church, Prince William county. for
three days, broke up Friday with a
split in the church. 1t is reported
that Elder Smoot was censured bv
some of the other preachers for his
peculiar doctrine, and an endeavor
was made TO amicably adjust the diff
ference, but without avail. The SPLIT
caused a great commotion. All the
preachers in attendance were opposed
to Mr.. SmOot in their views and with
drew, the Rev. Messrs. Beebee, Chick
and Badger being among the number.
II is said that Mr. SmOot was left with
but small following. An eye witness
states that it was quite a sad scene.
Many people were weeping, among
them old men and women.-ALerandria
(Va.l Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28
A Well Known Fakir.

There is an itinerant merchant,
who daily perambulates Chestnut
street who. rumors say, has made a
little fortune by plying his odd voca.
ton. In fair weather or foul, the en-
terprlsing fellow is always found in
the neighbOrhood of the Custom
House offering his wares to his patrons
many OF whom come from the banks
and offices in the vicinity. The "mer-
chant" alluded to is peddler-a shoe
string peddler-and when he comes
upon the street with new stock in
trade he appears literally covered
with strings of every kind and quality.
lie carries a large assortment, includ
ing porpoise leather, linen, cotton and
SILK, and when transacting business be
seldom speaks a word even to his best
paying customers. He invariably has
a pocket full of money, and if bv
chance a purchaser happens to tender
him So or $40 bill in payment of a
pair OF strings, the change is at once
forthcoming without a word of com.
ment. After business hours the shoe
string peddler dons dudish suit of
clothes, lights fragrant Havana and
goes out to see the town. He frequents
the fashionable hotel corridors, looks
IN upon the billiard players, reads the
base ball scores, and during the winter
season, when the theatres are ablaze
with their attractions, he never allows
a new play to come upon the boards
without taking in all its points. To
trequenters of Chestnut street the char.
acter is well known.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-28

One evening, in the Gillette mansion
at Lincoln, company of ladies and
gentlemen were awaiting the cessation
of heavy rainfall. In the company
were General Oglesby and David T.
Littler. Littler made wager that it
was raining as hard as it ever did at
the flood, and in his heedlessness.
turned to 0glesby and said:
General, we have a question to ask
you"
"What is it?" said Oglesby.
I'VE want to know if it rained as
hard as this at the food"
II was not there sir" said the Gen
eral, stiffly, and then and there began
a coldness between Oglesby and Littler
which lasted until they married into
the same family.-iS. Louis Republic.