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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
COnnnbial Bonds In An,traIIa-

An Australian colonist recently caused to
lie inserted in the newspapers the following
trief announcement: Not having heard OF
my wife for the past ten years, | intend to
marry again-John Leary, postofiice, Gee
llng." A husband who has waited a whole
decade in the hope that his errant spouse may
turn up, hardly appears open 10 the charges
q being short tempered; but unless the laws
of the colony of Victoria already include a
statute OF limitations applicable TO matters
Connubial and covering the case of Mr.. Leary,
l. would seem that that gentleman is at
lsngth prepared to run the risk of commit
ting bigamy rather than continue any longer
Ia the condition of single blessednesS Prob
ably the above announcement is to be ex-
Ilained by measure now before the parlia-
rent Of Victoria, and which will in all prob
tbiity, shortly become law This is the 81
called divorce law amendment bill 10y which
IN that portion OF the British empire the dis
solution Of the marriage tie is to be greatly
facilitated.
By this measure a divorce may Toe granted
On various grounds not hitherto admitted a.
justitying 50 extreme "A remedy Desertion
CT habitual drunkenness with neglect or
cruelty ON the part of either husband or wife,
viii henceforth enable either To obtain d.
Vorce IA mensa ct thoro. Ii either commits a
violent assault on the other, or is convicted
Of crime, the injured party may, IN either
case, demand not mere judicial separation.
hut final and complete dissolution Of the
marriage. Legislation of this sort is calcu-
lated to shock not a few people in this coun-
t-y, but there can he no doubt that the pdblic
feeling is Overwhelmingly in its favor in
Victoria. Indeed ON the passing of the act.
a rush Of discontinued husbands and wives
anxious to avail themselves of it Is antici-
pated from the other colonies, and clause
has accordingly been inserted rendering 1t
necessary that married persons must have
been domiciled in the country for two years
at least before their petitions for divorce can
be entertained London Standard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
Very Unbscoming.

Lovely tints in the wrong place are reft
of their charm. A lemon colored coun>
tenance the peculiar endowment of our
pig-tailed breathren who "hit the pipe"
is unbecoming. 1t suggest bile going
astray, and the inference is correct. Pain
beneath the ribs and shoulder blades,
constipation, dyspepsia. furred tongue
and sick headaches supplement this indi-
cation of the bilious. For liver COM
plant and its multifarious symptoms.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters is an infalli-
BILE specific. 1t relsxes the bowels suff1-
GENTLY, but without gripping or violence.
To the secretion of bile it gives due
impulse. but banishes an excess OF that
saffron colored principle from the blood.
Sick headaches, sourness of the breath
and fur upon the tongue disappear when
1t is used. II renews digestion. fortifies
the system against malaria. counteracts a
rheumatic tendency. and remedies inac>
ton of the kidneys.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
Ranana Culture.


The edible banana, it is said, is known to
seed only in one small spot ON earth, the An
daman islands. However this may be, it Is
universally grown from suckers Its cult
walton in the West Indies has vastly increased
during the past fifteen years, owing to the
demands Of the United States for its CHEAP.
wholesome and luscious fruit. About 400 or
500 trees are planted to the acre, and the
plantations are called banana walks" In
former days any available spot was chosen.
usually an abandoned cane field, where the
ground was most easily prepared for the new
crop. But experience and competition have
brought about more careful methods OF
planting, and the best place for q banana
walk is now considered a valley or hillside
with western prospect. The tree fruits the
first year, and the expense Of cultivation is
30 small that bunch OF bananas, delivered
at the sea coast, need have cost its owner no
more than four or five cents, while it may be
sold In the winter months for from twelve to
eighteen cents, and In the spring months for
four times rs much. There are risks attend.
ing banana cultivation, however, for the
thievish negroes often seriously decrease the
value of n crop, and il may be entirely swept
away In single hour by a hurricane As
soon as the bananas begin 10 cast q shade,
young cocoa plants are set out between
them, as this tree needs protection from the
sun In its outh, and when the bananas cease
to be profitable, which is at the end of three
or four years, almond trees or other fruit
trees are often set In their places. vbile a
new walk" is laid out elsewhere. -F,oston
Budget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

A curious light Is thrown on the rural life
Of Bengal by the contents Of paper reprint
ed lately in the annual report OF the Bombay
Archaeological society. From this paper
W. arc told the following, among other
things: Shouting the name OF the king OF
birds tGaruda) drives away snakes Shout
ing Ram, Ram, drives away ghosts Cholera
that attacks on Monday or Saturday ends
fatally, but not cholera that attacks on
Thursday. The Towering OF bamboos augIr-s
famine. In flaming, IL the fan strikes the
body il should be thrice knocked against the
ground. When giving aims the giver and
receiver should not be standing on different
sides Of the threshold Ii is bad 10 pick ones
teeth with ones nails. II n snake is killed, It
should be- burned, for it is a brahman. At
night the words snake" and tiger" should
not DO used; call them creepers and insects.
Do not wake up sleeping physician. A
morning dream always comes 20 pass. De
votion without head gear is wrong Iron L.
9 charm against ghosts. A black cat with a
white face Is very suspicious Public Opin-
ION
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
tween mi. and San Rafael .

tween this and San Rafael.n
She sat quietly again, looking pensively at
her folded hands.
as your sword stick hollowr' she asked
with curious interest, considering the APP
parent irrelevancy Of the question.
stick hollow" he repeated; Eyes, it's a
Chinese bamboo; that is with the joints bored
out. Do you wish 10 examine itr'
NO. she answered. with smile like sun
beam; only was thinking that IL the ferrule,
or whatever you call that brass thimble thing
at the end Of the stick, were cut off and the
sword removed, il would make a splendid
blow pipe"
well, we'll" he stammcred, confusedly,
"what In the world do want OF a blow pipef'
"Oh, nothing. | suppose she answered,
with another fash OF smile "only I was
thinking, also, that IL any one had such a
blow pipe it would just about reach from
here TO that lamp, and that a little, well di-
rected puff would blow it out without any
one being the wiser"
ooh, you angel, - said little Mr.. Tom n
Oddly, and, with two motions, he whipped
out the sharp sword blade and slashed or the
ferule
As he did so there came another warning
toot from the engine aud little smothered
cry from his side.
"Why, here's another tunnel she cried.
Then, in the gathering darkness, little Mr..
Tom N. Oddly cunninSly laid the bamboo
tube along the side of the car until the fur
Their end was just under the lamp glass, set
his mouth TO the near end, gave a sharp puff
and, presto these was in what is sometimes
known as Egyptian darkness. There was a
chorus of cries and snacking sounds from all
over the car rs the light went out, but little
Mr. Tom n. Oddly minded none Of these. but
turned in trcmble Of excitement 10 snatch
his reward from his captivating companion.
As he flung out his arms to make prisoner
of the dainty beauty at his side, they were
seized by two hands Of iron, and then little
Mr.. Tom y. Oddly felt himself irresistibly
drawn down and doubled up over two un-
doubtedly male knees Then one of those
iron hands was swiftly drawn away, and. be
fore little Mr. Tom n Oddly knew what was
happening, me was treated TO a castigation OF
that basic order which vigorous mothers
sometimes administer 10 rebellous sons. Thea
he was lifted up as suddenly as he had been
drawn down and planted, with jerk, in his
corner. Before he had recovered his breath
the train was rushing into the daylight once
more, and there, sitting quietly Mt his side
and reading his paper, was the stalwart
young man Of the opposite seat
"How-dare"- little Mr.. Tom y. Oddly be
gan, with fierce pant, when the young man
turned slowly ON him and said, in ponder
Gus bass voice.
please accept my tharSs for your kind at
teutious Ia my wife"
"Nour wifel' gasped little Mr. Tom n
Oddly, and, glancing wildly across me aisle,
he saw the lovely creature sitting Gemurely
In the young mans seat Demurelysonly for
n moment, however, for then n merry,
wicked light sprang into those ravishing
eyes, and
The lady smiled Thomas J Vivian in
The Argonaut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
Wanted the Measles.

A little 4-year-old cried as though hi,
heart was ready to snap asunder. He want
ed to visit his playmate, Eddie Small, who
lives across the way, and his mother wouldn't
permit IL.
"You mustn't go over to play with Eddie,
now, my dear" said the fond mother; ~
have already told you that he has the measles,
and you're sure to catch them If you go near
him"
The little fellow cried louder than ever,
and between sobs aud tears the mother heard
him say:
~ want to catch the measles, ma: that's
why want to go over"
This rather startling desire on the part Of
the youugster led TO curiosity, and when the
mother wanted to know what had made him
80 ambitious, he replied:
81 heard Eddios ma say that since Eddie
catched tho measles she bought him lots Of
nice new playthings. ! want a drum and q
baseball and rattle; that's what I want
Please, mamma, let me catch tho measles N
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
TO A LOST LOVE.


fcannot look upon thy grave,
rb,n,h there the rose il sweet;
p.,,,.r 10 hear the long waves w1.h
ines wastes about my feet
shall take comforti dost thou live
A spirit. though afar.
with deep hush about thee, like
The silence round starr
Or dost fulhn upon the wind
some heavenly behestl
M. wherefore, then. this Loneliness
More awful than unresti
No should feel thee like n Gre,
should know II thou vert near
Couldst thou pass by me like the wind.
And not start and hearI
Nay,-lf kusw thee thus-thy laugh.
Thy look, thy charm, thy tone.
Thy sweet and maynard earthliness.
Dear trivial things. are gone.
All. uodl when life hath lost It's FIRE.
LIES age 10 thee may bow
When we can only laugh Mt love
But ahl not now-not nowi
Therefore look not on thy grava
Though there the rose Il sweet;
But rather here the long waves was
Thess wastes about my feet.
s. Phillips In Temple Bar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

~ sym" W ella has come ont atronoly In
FAVOR OF cremation. lie lgussa Tlsat. ns.sssv~r
light the covering Of the dead body. its burial
in earth is Objectionable for the reason that
infective germs are in this way preserved
and carried about 10y water and air to operate
injuriously when favorable meteorological or
social states occur. The rapid growth Of
population, and especially Of urban popula-
ton, invests this question with ever increas-
ing Importance. There Is evidence that the
number Of crematories Is steadily Increasing
in every country where the custom has been
introduced Boston Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

IL has been held by not a few that meat
eaters are more liable TO cancer than vegeta-
rians In fact, the latter think that by living
ON purely vegetable diet they are safe from
that dread malady. IL has been found from
the records Of the Mayo hospital at Jeypore
India, that In lO2 cases of cancer which were
operated upon, II wers on the persons Of flesh
eaters, while 81 were on those of strict vege-
tarians who had never eaten meat since their
birth - Boston Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
''snnr Pictures"

Most persons are aware into what beauti-
full shapes grains of glass or sand may be
made TO arrange themselves upon a smooth
surface when "A musical note is struck near
them. This has led Mrs Watt Hughes to the
production Of song pictures" by singing
through n trumpet shaped tube directed on
pieces Of glass ON which sheets Of prepared
glycerine are placed, the result being the for
nation Of realistic pictures of flowers and
foliage, varying according TO the note sung
IL will not he the first time If a scientific ex-
pertinent thus becomes social diversion for
evening parties. -Once a Week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
Surety on Bonds
Simply Per feet.

The Union Pacific railway, THE Over.
land Route. has equipped its trains will
ching cars Of the latest pattern, and OF
End after August 18th the patrons of it,
fast trains between Council Bluffs anC
Denver, and between Council Bluffs and
Portland, Ore. will be provided with
delicious meals. the best the market az
fords. perfectly served. at rs cents each
Fullman's Palace Car Co. will have charge
OF the service on these cars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
Getting Money and STAMPS by Fraud.

An old gentleman with bent form and
vatery eyes wandered about In the vicinity
Of the postofilce with an envelope in his
hand addressed 10 Marie Maroniski, Phila-
delphia, Pa" At intervals he would stop
pedestrians and ask for two cents t. buy a
stamp 50 that, rs he said, he could send his
letter 10 his daughter in Philadelphia, at the
same time showing the envelope He got
either money or "A stamp very frequently.
but both money and stamps went into u
pocket One man asked 10 see the envelope,
aud ON getting IL held il up 10 the sun.
There was no paper In il. When the old
man got his envelope back from this man be
shufiled around 10 the Broadway side of the
building New York sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
A Little Mixed.

A French mayor, who at one time held the
Office Of stipendiary magistrate, was about
TO perform the civil service of marriage.
mile. x" he said, addressing the bride,
do you agree 10 take Mr.. z, here pres
eut, for your welded husbandr And, Gfter
the young lady had replied I'm the affirma-
sTe. the mayor, turning 10 the bridegroom,
s.,,--cd himself as follows: Prisoner at
,ha ~ Eat have you To say in your de
-, g. g acisco Argonaut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
A DMINIsTRATRIX's NOTICE.

Estate OF Henry Hakker, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
istratrix of the estate OF Henry Hacker, late
of the county OF Rock Island state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the county court OF Rock Island county, at
the Office OF the clerk OF said court In the city OF
Rock Island, at the December term, on the first
Monday in December next. at which time all
persons having claims against said estate no
titled and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
10 said estate are requested to make immediate
payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this cath day Of September, A. D. 1889.
MINNIE HAKKER
Sept A-d3w Administrators.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
A Sensiute Man

Wolld use Kemp's Bslsam for the throa,
and lungs. 1t is curing more cases OF
Coughs. Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group and all Throat and Lung Trobles
than any other medicine. The propriet
tor has authorized any druggist to give
you a sample bottle free to convince 20 i
Of the merit o. this great remedy. Large
bottles so cents and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
CITY OF r. OK ISLAND, Rock ISLAND COUNTY.

CRY OF r. OK LELAND, Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Sealed proposals will be received at the City
Clerks Office of said city. until Monday the 4th
day Of November. A. ID. 1899. at o'clock n, for
constructing the improvement ordered BY an Or
dinance of said city, which was adopted October
Z, 1889, and is entitled IAN ordinance for the i'm
provement OF Eighteenth street from the north
line of First avenue to the porth line Of Third ave-
nue. and for the levying Of special tax therefor"
and for furniahipg the materials and doing the
work according 10 the plans and specifications
therefor. The said improv ement ordered by said
excavating, grading. improving and paving with
paving brick OF good qua ity tw blocks OF streets
in said title Of said ordinance set out.
The said improvement must be constructed.
and the materials therefor furnished must be in
accordance with the plans and specifications for
said improvement on file in the said city clerk's
ONCE at which said office, said plans and specf-
cations are open TO the inspection OF all persons
interested therein. Contractors are to furnish
samples OF brick with which work lie 20 be done
Bricks used in the work must correspond with
the samples In quality and style. All bids must
be accompanied with certified check IN the sum
of Five Hundred Dollars, payable to the order OF
the city treasurer of said city. which shall be-
come forfeited to said city In the bidder shall
fail 10 enter into contract, with approved suretes,
TO execute the work for the price mentioned In his
in the event that the cont act should be awarded
to him. Blank bids will be furnished on applica-
cation ut the city clerks Office. All bidders and
ether pers ons may attend at the opening Of said
bids. The right TO reject any and all bids or
proposals received If hereby expressly reserved.
ROBERT KOEHLkR, city Clerk.
Dated this 10th day OF October, 1889
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE.
Estate of Johannus Anthony, deceased.

Estate Of Johannus Anthony, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed Execu-
tor of the last will and testament OF Johannus An
thOny, late OF the county of Rock Island. state
of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court Of Rock Island
county at the office Of the clerk of said court in
the city Ct Rock Island. at the December term on
the First Monday in December next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted All persons indebted
TO said estate are requested TO make immediate
payment TO the undersigned
Dated this ~ day of October. A. D.. 1889.
JULIUS MOSENFELDER, Executor.
oct 3d1W
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

With Ely's Cream Balm child can be
treated without pam or dread and with
perfect safety. Try the remedy. II
clres catarrh. hay fever and colds in the
head. III is easily applied into the nos
uils and gives relief with the first sppli-
cation. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
E.XECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Peter Hay, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
eculor of the last will and testament of Peter
Hay, late Of the county OF Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court ofRock ISL
and county, at the Office Of the clerk Of said
court, in the city of Rock Island, at the De-
cember term, on the First Monday in December
next, at which time all persons having claims
against said estate notified and requested 10 at
tend for the purpose OF having the same adj ust-
ed. All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested 10 make immediate payment TO the I'm
dersiRned.
Dated this 18th day OF October A. D., 1889.
18th d-4w WILLIAM Hay, Executor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
E.tahlish.d Hi. Pai.t.

Father" said Willie, who had Just been
corrected, that strap is hereditary, isn't itr
II don't know that 1t Is"
But it descends from father to son, doesn't
itp'-Washington Capital
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

like my wife to use Pozzoni's Com
p exon Powders because it improves her
locks and is as fragrant as violets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
To Mako His courtiae stick.

What can do" asked she, ''to make my
lover stick TO his promisesf'
IL don't know, my dear" said her playful
adviser, ''unless you try court plaster.n-
Chicago Globo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

TWENTY-FIVE pumpkins growing on one
vine, and nearly all Of snem as large as a
hllf-bushel measure Was sight lately
seen on farm In Cherokee county,
Georgia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

The famous German regiment, known
as the Black Brunswickers. are about to
exchange their time honored uniforms
for the Prussian pattern.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

There Is no sweetness in kiss,
Unless your teeth are Just like pearls,
Then would you share its trembling bliss.
Use Sozodont at once. sweet girls;
For 1t alone gives to the mouth,
White teeth and fragrace of the south.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

The man who claims the right to think
for himself should be tolerated towards
those who disagree with him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

A Willows, (Cal) farmer on the 22d
OF June planted bis second crop of corn
from seed grown this year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

Ponds Extract gives sure relief from
pain. Once used its record is continued.
Refuse limitations of the genuine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16
LOCAL NOTICES.

Rooms for rent. Enquire Of G. c..
Taylor.
A. D. Huesing, real estate and insur-
snce agent. Office No. 1908 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island.
The Crown dining hall, No. 17OS Sec
ond avenue. is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for % cents.
Buy Mercer county coal of E. B. Nc
bown at his new coal yard corner of
Fifteenth street and First avenue
Sugar cured hams, eleven-and- a. half
cents, shoulders 81 cents, and twelve
pounds OF lard for 81. at Schroeder's
market, on Twentieth street.
Very cheap loans by the Rock Island
Building association. Tuesday evening
Get. Is. 1889. Premiums from Is to 20
per cent. E Fl. Guyer. Sec.
The Rodmsn homestead. in Mrs. Rods
mans addition, with one and half
acres OF land, is offered for sale or rent
a. q great bargain. Terms to suit pur-
chaser. For particulars enquire of J.
NJ. Buford. real estate agent.
The Royal Insurance company. of Eng
land. has the largest surplus of sny fire
insurance company in the world. A. d.
fIuesing. agent. once No 1905 second
avenue, hock Island.
$50, 600 to loan on real estate security,
IN sums of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates of interest. without COM
mission, E. W. Hurst, Attorney at
law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly instsllments by Guyer &
sweeney.
| Barth q Babcock, Dentists.
no, 1924 Second avenue. Special at,eu
ton paid TO saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
For Sale.
Fourteen dry lots on four years time,
with six per cent per snnum, to any one
wishing 10 build this summer.
b. DAVENPORT.
To the Watch Tower.
Cars run to Black Hawks Watch
Tower every thirty minutes on Sunday
| afternoons and holidays, and SPECIAL
trains to accommodate picnic parties
Telephone to the street car barn TO COM
plete arrangements for special trains.
Surety on Bonds.
| ihose VINO are required TO give bonds
10 positions Of trust. and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
tureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man. should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co.. Of New York.
| Ed. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-16

Nothing via so soon make person hot
as cold fssr,ment.