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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
Bull and PythOns.

One of the most remarkable scenes on rec
ord was reported as having been witnessed in
the vicinity OF Table mountain. A troop of
cattle, consisting of twelve cows and patri-
archal old bull, were grazing on one of the
plateau like spurs Of the mountain, which is
surrounded on three sides by precipitous
ravines, and on the fourth side, that nearest
the mountain, by dense bush Some natives
higher up the mountain were attracted by
the sudden believing of the cattle, and saw
two enormous pytbons coming out of the
bush and making for the cattle, which had
drawn themselves up in q compact group
with the bull at its head. AS the pythons
drew near the animals gradually backed till
they stood on small space that jutted out
over u tremendous precipice-
At this stage sudden rush was made but
only one heifer succeeded in escaping. The
other cattle, believing most piteousy, grad
ually backed, and one by one fell over the
precipice till finally the bull only was left.
He suddenly charged at the big python, trans
fixing the reptile on his horns, but the second
snake seized the bull in its folds and, having
its tail around huge bowlder, commenced
to crush the bull, which, moaning piteously,
struggled frantically to escape. The tail of
the python lost Its hold of the rock, but the
larger snake, which had slipped Off the horn,
tapping its tail around a small bowlder oppo-
site the one the other snake had just released.
seized the bull and compressed the animal in
its scaly fold The other python succeeded
in regaining its former position, and the bull
was literally suspended in mid air by the
snakes
The whole scene looked like some ghastly
triumphal march. The snakes were evidently
getting the best of the poor brute, which was
bleeding profusely, when, by a sudden effort,
his struggles forced both reptiles to loose their
hold of the rocks and the whole three were
hurled into the ravine beneath
The cattle we're found on the first ledge of
the precipice, all being dead, but the bull and
the pythons had bounded from ledge to ledge,
and were found 400 feet below the scene of the
fight. The bull was merely mangled mass,
and the snakes were greatly mutilated, the
larger one having the vertebr8 broken in
nine places. The pythons, which were of the
rock species, male and female, measured re-
spectively 40 feet 3 inches and 80 feet 81
inches.-Natal Witness.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
ADVlcE Tu nuTgEBs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethng. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
medistely. 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. ano
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Sootl ing 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 fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
An Expert Banjoist.

Miss Marie Louise Paine, the expert banjo
ist, has returned from Europe. Miss Paine
is young and wealthy New Yorker, who
has Travelled extensively in Europe during
the summer on self imposed mission of
OF making the banjo popular in the old coun-
try. Miss Paine has not appeared in public,
but has picked her banjo in the homes Of
some very aristocratic people in London,
Paris, Vienna and Rome. Her greatest tri-
umphs have been in Switzerland and In Ven
ice, where the entire population followed her
goR!ola on ths Grand canal Miss Paine is
the only daughter of the we'll known DIR. o.
Spraguo Paine, of this city.-Atlanta Con-
stitutions New York Letter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
LlFE'S SAD SIDE.
One of the Many Cases of Misery Discov
cred by a Lady Reporter.

One of the Many Cases of Misery Discov-
cred by Lady Reporter.
No. 6.-Within dozen rods of large
school building, in a ueghborhood filled
with neat dwellings of prosperous people,
stands large weather beaten frame house
About the caves and cornices, dripping with
moisture, are rotting edges of fanciful wood
work, and the imposing steps sink soddenly
under the tread 1t is picture of decayed
gentility. So did find it a fitting habita-
ton for its inhabitants
An old lady was trying to make fire of
damp cheap coal, ana put on another lump
from the anty supply in the market basket
as entered.
''lt's cold dear. At least there is fire to
keep warm by. Ny daughter has gone over
to the hospital"
"ls she sicks"
"Oh, yes, she's sick. Her husband died of
catarrh of the stomach and she has the dis
ease from him. 1t is nearly four years since
he died"
What work does she DOR
Nothing. She is like dead woman now.
After her husband died she came to us with
her four children. We kept a lodging house
then and gave her the top floor But we lost
money and had to mortgage the furniture to
get "ut. Then we lost it all and now have
nothing l was too old to keep the house
right, am "a and my husband 6s He is
ID the hospital for scIatica, and bad He
will never do any more"
But what do you live ong"
The little boy, who is 10 years old, is
cash boy, and gets Sl50 week. That is all
there Is. The Relief society has paid the
rent.
mo, there is only that little coal you see
in the basket. and little bread. The boy
should have better food, he works so bard,
and the other children cannot keep warm"
rs your daughter warmly clothed2"
''She never complains. She sits and looks
at the fire and at the children, and says moth
ing, only goes off to bed and lies there like
one dead. She eats nothing and is in such
pain Sometimes she cannot speak for the
pain. The boy is brave little fellow"
There was some good furniture that cost
perhaps $500, but which has been used SO long
it would not sell for $40. This belonged to
the widowed daughter, and is all that is left
out of the wreck of the fortunes of two fami-
lies.
A neighbor was interviewed concerning
them.
"Ahl that is a sad case | should like to
see the mother die in peace. She can't live
long. The grandfather is in the hospital and
the grandmother feeble. They are proud
and refined and wholly destitute. The brave
| little fellow plods all this long distance to his
work and gives all bis money to his mother.
| He could not have kept his place, his clothes
were so bad, but the Relief society dressed
him so he could remain. You cannot exag-
| gerate this case If you use every adjective at
| your command. | give them what can, but
it is a big family. The widowed mother
| should go to bed and stay there till death re-
leases her. But the hunger of her children
urges her TO wander out whenever she can
stand to try to do something"
There were tears in the good woman's
eyes.-Nora Marks in Chicago Tribune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
The Population OF Rock Island

Is about 10000, and we should say at
least one half are troubled with some sf-
fection of the throat and lungs, as those
complaints are, according to statistics
more numerous than others. We would
advise all our readers not to neglect the
opportunity to call on their druggist and
get a bottle of Kemp's balsam for the
throat and lungs Trial size free. Large
bottles SOC and 81. Sold by all drug.
pists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
A True Subject for Humor.

Most everybody from the north speaks
slightinGly of the razor back hog People
make fun of the animal who never tried to
be funny before He is good subject to
begin on Last week q Michigan man and
Georgian were riding along together down
this way, and tall, dramatic hog, known a.
the Sara Bernhardt hog, came out Of the
forest like a pattern for a side of pork cut out
of paste boards. As the papier mache brute
faded out of sight, the Michigan man sat
back and sighed in q heartbroken way Then
in moment he frightened up again as he
saw another just like the one he had lost sight
of moment before. Sitting up with glad
smile, he said: Colonel by jimminy, there's
the other half of that hog. g."-Bill Nye in New
York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
DocJore' BllIs.

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit-
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
Simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH, DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache. il Indigestion. constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetsb BILE. and never fail to. give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 30
sugar coated pills, 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John G. West & Co., s62 w.
Madison St.. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
Some PooIsh Peopie

Allow a cough to run until 1t gets beyond
the reach of medicine They often say,
"Oh, 1t will wear away" but in most
cases it wears them away. Could they be
induced to try the successful medicine
called Kemn's Balsam. which is sold on a
positive guarantee TO cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price SO cents and
81. Trial size free. At all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
Absuruiy Stuuid

To allow prejudice or ignorance to get
the better of good judgement. Ithas 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. It's harm,
less. not unpleasant, and easily procured,
so there is no reason to be ignorant Of
this remedy we especially copmend to
your notice for trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

In the pursuit of the good things Of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world,
ly pleasures by delightful foretbought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is 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, 1889-02-04
TEN YEARS WITH RuEuMATIsM

TEN YEARS WITH RHEUMATISM
NEWTON, n. G. June 25, 1887.
GENTLEMEN:-I am pleasured in say
ing have been a great sufferer of rheu-
matism for ten years, and have exhaust
ed almost every known remedy without
relief. l was told to try B. B B. which
l did after long procrastination. and with
the experience of three bottles, am al~
most healthy man. take it as part
of my duty to make known your wonder
full blood purifier to suffering humanity,
and respectfully ask you to mail me one
of your books of wonders.
Respectfully, w l MoRBHBAD.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
1t Makes You Hungry

Spring medicine meansmore days than II
did ten years ago. The winteror lsss-s9 has left
the nerves all tagged out. The nerves must be
strengthened, the blood purified, liver anJ
bowels regulated. Paine's Celery Compound
the Spring medicine Of fto-day-does all this
as nothing else can. Prescribed By Physictcns,
Recommended By Druggists, Endorsed By Ministers
Guaranteed by the Manufacturers 10 be
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

The debt of the dominion increased
last year from S2a7, ,S14,7 S to 1884 513.
35S. There was an increase in the cost
of nearly every branch of the public ser
vice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

In the single industry OF iron anc
steel in this country 37.750 men are EN-
ployed, who receive two weeks 1888. 5Ot
in wages, or S2S, 4s7, 500 year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

There are two Episcopal ministers,
missionaries, on the Yukon river, Alaska
They are 600 miles from the southeast
ern line of the territory
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

American wagons have the market in
South America, and the American wheel
barrow is to be met with in every per-
ton of China and Japan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
From q Druggist.

PALArKA, Fla. May 81, 1887.
The demand for Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B.B.) is such that now buy it in
half gross lots, and l unhesitatingly say
that nv customers are we'll pleased.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

1t is said that after fifteen or twenty
more in:ermerts are allowed in West
minister Abbey, the room will all be oc'
cupied.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

They do not beat spears into pruning
hooks up at Troy; but the gun foundry
up there has taken contract to build a
wrought-iro railroad bridge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

like my wife to use Pozzoni's Com
plsxion Powder because it improves her
looks and is as fragrant as violeus.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

Over thousand women and girls are
employed in making barbed wire in the
Pittsburg iron mills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
PONDS
LETTERS FROM THE GOVERNORS.

LETTERS FROM THE GOVERNORS.
1t 10 : well-known fact that PoSD's
EXTRACT is used and recommended by more
distinguished people than any preparation or
remedy extant.
1t is used in the household of the President
as well as that of the humblest citizen; by
members of the army and the navy. tho Bar
and tho Bench, the pulpit aud the press-all
ranks and classes of people. To further
illustrate this fact we append a few of the
more recent letters from Governors of dif-
ferent States:
The Governor of New Hampshire.
GENTLEMEN: have used PoND's EXTRACT
In my family for several years, and hSye
found 1t most desirable ard valuable
remedy: Yours truly, MOODY CuRRIER-
The Governor OF Pennsylvania.
GENTS: PoND's EXTRACT has been a
valued reliance in our family for several
years, especially in relieving the aches,
sprains and bruises incident TO children.
Very truly yours,
Nov. 30, S7. JAMES A. BEAVER.
Tho Govern or of New jersey.
DEAR SIR: 1 have for many years used
PoND's EXTRACT, and have derived great
benefit and relief therefrom. Yours truly,
Dec. 5, 81. K. S. GREEN.
The Lt..Governor of Illinois.
GENTLEMEN: PoSD's EXTRACT has long
had place in the medicine chest of my fam
Ily. l assure You that we have found 1t a
ready and valuable agent TO relieve pain in
many cases, and that very promptly. We
cannot well keep house without it.
am, truly yours,
Oct. 10. 81. J. C. SMITH,
PoND's EXTRACT is invaluable for all
kinds of Pain, Inflammation and Hemor-
rhages.
Erceltence inUiteS imitation. Be1Udrs of
t1ortl-ess limitations Of Ponds EXTRACT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

Madrid theatres are allowed BY law to
use only the electric light.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
The Lt,.Goyernor of Illinois.
Oct. 10, 81.

PoND's EXTRACT is invaluable for all
kinds of Pain, Inflammation and Hemor-
rhsges.
ETcellence inCiteS imitation. Be1Udrs Of
toorthless limitations Of Ponds EXTRACT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
The Best
Spring Medicine.

ain the spring Of 1881 was all run down.
would get UP In the morning with so tired n
feeling, and was so weak that could hardly get
around bOughta bottle OF Paine's Celery Con-
pound, and before had taken it q week ! felt
very much better l can cheefully recommend
II to all who need building upand strengthen
ing medicine" Mrs. II. A. DOW, Burlington. VT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04

DJsHOND DYEc Color anything any color.
Dr"O"S D'Io Nepcr FdHf AltUIyS surei
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-04
Tho Govern or of New Jersey.

DEAR SIR: l have for many years used
PoND's EXTRACT, and have derived great
benefit and relief therefrom. Yours truly,
Dec. 5, 81. X. S. GREEN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
Wouldn't Treat Him

Washington Capital. 49, .ass
Doctor said Soliker, chow
would you treat man who was sub
ject to dipsomania?" II wouldn, t
treat him at all, " replied the doctor,
after moments consideration |;
treating is the bane of our civiliza-
ton" And the applicant for infor-
nation paid the usual fee and left
the Office.
Father" said the boy, II am 60
ing to leave the farm. I've been
rather reckless, and I've decided to
go out and see what l can do for my
SELF "All right, Sonny" responded
the aged sire. "Good-by; and I'll
state III be ready to kill a veal about
next spring. Washington Capital.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
Found it too Late.

"IOur time has come" said a ply
stefan, speaking to an old Georgian
who lay stretched out on a bed. "Air
you shore, doc?" Yes" Amt no
chance for you ter be wrong, is thar"
"None whatever. You'll be dead by
shutdown" "Shore 'nuffnow?" Eyes
l tell you" doc, you amt trying
tet git off joke on me, are you!"
mo, never joke a dying man."
"Wall, then, reckon Pm gone, but
l wush I'd knowed it a week ago."
"Think you would have been better
prepared" eyes, a heap better. >"
ut g not too late to pray, il that will
do you any good" II don't keer
nuthin' about that, but eff I'd a
knowed last week what 1 know now,
wy L wouldenter bought that roam
boss. I'd "a tuck the money an had
some fun with it. COulder had a
rattlin' time on that 40 dolls. Coulder
bought Ticker enough to scald a hog
in. That's the way with this here
world. A man never knows nuthIn
till its too late"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
Saving Cheese.

AN archbishop of Dublin, who was
very penurious in his habits, went
one night, muffied up in large old
cloak, to the shop of man named
Moore, to purchase a cheese. After a
good deal of bargaining he completed
his purchase, and, before leaving the
place, inquired of Moore what was
the best way to keep the cheese. The
grocer, who had detected his lord
ship under his disguise, replied, with
true Irish humor: "Why, sir, 1
don't know how to keep cheeses, my
business is to get rid of them but if
you will follow what 1 hear is the
Arch bishops plan, you will find it
answer admirably" What plan is
that, my friend ," asked his grace,
rather puzzled. Faith, by my con-
SCIENCE" said the shopkeeper,
Neither cut it yourself nor let any
body else cut it,"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
A Moman,s Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstoOd its severest
ests, 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 first dose that
she slept al night and with one bottle has
been miraculousy cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus write W. G. HamrIck &
Co.. OF Shelby, N. C.-Get a free trial bottle at
all drug stores. 6-l0-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04

"Cha No Yu: a japanese Social Ac-
complishment," is the title ola unique
paper by Eliza R. Scidmore, which
will be published, with two accom-
panying illustrations, in the number
of the Bazaar to be published Septic.
Oliver Wendell Holmes says that in
reviewing his life he finds he has
taken more interest in surgery than
in poetry, but he realizes that his
fame will rest upon the effects of his
pen, not of his knife.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
AcSafe Investment,

Is one which is guaranteed to bring you salts,
factory results, or in case of failure return
of purchase price. On this safe plan you can
buy from our advertised druggist a bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
1t is guaranteed to bring relief in every case
when used for any affection of the Throsta
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumption, Infia
nation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma. Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, etc etc. 1t is pleasant and
agreeable to taste, perfectly safe, and can al
ways be depended upon. Trial bottles free at
Dress. TbomI son & Co.'S drugstore.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
For Immediate Sale.

1000 acres black sandy loan prairie land ad-
jOn ming limits of Mineral City, fourteen miles
from EeeyIlle and six miles from Pettus CITY,
on the s. A. Il A. p. railway. Fenced with
suitable fencing for farming, four room resi-
GGnce, out-hOuses, Underground cistern,
wells, two wind mills, partly cultivated,
church, daily mail, public and music schools.
Price IS per acre. Little over half cash,
balance two years time. Best bargain in
famous Beegille region. Land just suited for
colony of farmers or gents country seat.
Apply at LIGHT Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
The Verdict Unanimous.

W.D, Suit, Druggist. Bippus, Ind, testifies:
81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given re-
lief in every case. One man took six bottles,
and was cured of Rheumatism of 10 years
Standing" Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bell
willie. Ohio, afirms: THE best selling medi-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years ex.
perience is Electric BitteTs." Thousands of
others have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys OF
Blood. Only 2 half dollar bottle at DRESS
THOMPSON & Co.'S, Drugstore. C2)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04

Oscar Wilde is to retire from the ed
itorship of the Woman's World after
the Sep: ember issue of that maya
zine.
Miss Elizabeth Balch, authOress of
"Zora," IAN Authors Love" and
Mustard Leaves" has adopted a
play from the French, which will be
brought out in London during the
Autumn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
a Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and
of ease and comfort follows the use of
Syrup of Figs, as it acts in harmony
with nature to effectually cleanse the
system when costive or bilious. For
sale in SOC and Sl.00 bottles by all
leading druggists. 3-1l-lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
BUCKLENs ARNICA sALvE.

- HE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun, Fever
sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblainsv
SoIIls and all Skin EruptiOns, and, pOsitie-,
guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price p cents per box.
For sale by all druggists, Dreiss, and
Thompson & Co.'S, wholesale. G)-9-lS1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-04
RtGLAND g. Co

"There's one thing that's hard to
understand" "What is that" "Why
it is in this era of trusts it is so ex-
tremely hard to get trusted. "-Mer-
chant Traveller.
Paddy Ito tellow-p assenger)-"Oi'm
sivinty years of age, and livery wan o.
my teeth as perfect as the day was
born sor.n