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, 1889-12-05
ALASK a.

A Provision for the Acquiring OF
Titles to Property Recommended.
Provision should be made for the ac-
QUESTION Of titles to town lots in the
towns now established in Alaska, for To-
eating townsites and for the establish
ment of municipal governments. Only
the mining laws have been extended to
the territory and no other form of title
, 1889-12-05
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARsRAIsED
For the Benefit of tho Families of
the Associated Press RepOrters.


the Associated Press Reporters.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3.--Responses 3. to the ap-
peal for aid for the families of the two
associated press men who lost their
lives in the service at the Minneapolis
fire are coming in handsomely, and al
ready exceeds 5000.
Col. Elliott +. Shepard of the New
York Mail and Express sends his check
for $500; Col. Clapp OF the Boston
Journal 500, in behalf Of the New Eng
land associated press, Mr.. Abel of the
Baltimore Sun $50, Gov. Agnus OF the
Baltimore American $50, l., NJ. Houses
OF the st. Louis Globe Democrat 800,
John A. Dillon Of the Post. Dispatch
500. the ST. Louis Republican $50, Col.
Driscoll of the st. Paul Pion.
eer Press $50, II. T.. Radcbaugh
of the Tacoma Ledger 800,
$50, the Pittsbnrg Dispatch s25, Col. r..
q. Childress of the Nashville American
$25, the Illinois Stats Ieitung x25, the
News $40, the Fort Worth Gazette $40,
the Davenport Democrat-Gazettc $40, IL.
q. Otis of Los Angeles So l.. j. Flicken-
ger OF the Columbus journal $40, w. d..
Brickell OF the Columbus Dispatch $40,
the Seattle Post-intclligenccr $40, w. T..
Connolly. Jr., Pittsburp, .$l5, Major w.
II. Chamberlain of Cincinnati 81. San
Francisco, with its customary PROMPT
ness, tclcgraphed $500. Operators of the
wire worked by poor 1goc subscribed
$255.
The first TO respond were the employees
In the New York office with Sill.
Further subscriptions will be acknowl-
edged later.
, 1889-12-05
ThE NAVY.
A More Rapid Increase of New Yes
sells Recommended.


The secretary of the navy shows re.
organization of the bureaus of that de-
partment that will, we do not doubt,
promote the efficiency Of each. In
general, satisfactory progress has been
made In the construction of the new
ships of war authorized by congress.
The first vessel of the new navy, the
Dolphin, was subjected to very severe
trial tests, and very much criticism, but
1t is gratifying to be able to state that a
cruise around the world, from which she
has recently returned, has demonstrated
that she Is first.class vessel OF her rate.
The reports OF the secretary show that
while the effective force of the navy Is
steadily increasing by reason of the i'm
proved build and armament of the new
ships the number of our ships
fit for sea duty grows very slow.
ly. We had OH the 4th Of
March last thirty-seven sorviceabe
ships, and although four have since been
added 10 the list, the total has not been
increased, because in the meantime four
have been lost or condemned. Twenty
six additional vessels have been author
lied and appropriated for but 1t is prob
able that when they are co ~ pletcd our
list will he increased only to forty-two,
gain of tive. The old wooden ships
are disappearing almost as fast as the
new vessels are added These facts carry
their own argument. One of the new
ships may in fighting strength be equal
to two of the old, but it can not do the
cruising duties Of two. II is important,
therefore, that we should have more
rapid increase in the number Of service
able ships. ] concur in the recommend
alton OF the secretary that the construc-
tion of eight armored ships, three gun.
boats and five torpedo boats be author.
lied.
THE SAMOAN DISASTER.
An appalling calamity befell three OF
our naval vessels on duty at tho Sa.
moan islands, In the harbor of Apia, on
March last, involving the loss of four of.
ticers and forty-scven seaInen. and OF
two vessels, the Trenton and the Van
dalia; and the disabling of the third, the
Nipsic. Three vessels of the German
navy, also in the harbor, shared with
our ships the force of the hurricane and
suffered even more heavily. While
mourning the brave officers and men
who died facing with high resolve pcrils
greater than those of battle, IL is most
gratifying to state that the credit OF the
American navy for seamanship, courage
and generosity was magnihcently sus-
| taincd in tho storm beaten harbor OF
| Apia.
, 1889-12-05

A general condition of prosperity pre-
walls. The harvests of the last summer
were exceptionally abundant, and the
trade conditions now prevailing seem to
promise q successful season to tile
merchant and the manufacturer and
general employment to our working
people.
, 1889-12-05

hfRltAN SbANE INApt.
This government has accepted, under
proper reserve as TO its policies in for.
oien countries, the invitation of the gov
crnmcnt oi Belgium To take part In an
international congress which opens at
Brussels on the 10th of November for
the purpose of devising measures to pro.
mote the abolition OF the slave trade In
Africa, and to prevent the shipment OF
slaves 10y sea. Our interest in the OK
tinction of the crime against humanity
in the regions where II yet survives has
been increased by tho results OF CmanCi.
patton within our own borders.
on CORDIAL TERMS WITH GERMANY.
With Germany the most cordial rcla-
tions continue. The questions arising
from the return to the empire Of Ger.
mans naturulized In this country have
been considered and disposed OF in IA
temperate spirit to the entire satisfac-
ton of both governments.
HAYTI.
II is a source OF great satisfaction that
the internal disturbances of the rcpub-
lie of Hayti are ut last happily ended
and that an apparently stuble govern
ment has been constituted. II hns been
duly recognized by the United States.
THE VENEZUELA CLAIMS.
4 mixed commission Is now in session
in this capital for the settlement of the
long standing cla inns against tho repub-
lie of Venezuela, und it is hoped TINT a
satisfactory conclusion will be speedily
reached. This government has not hcsi-
tated to express its carncst desire that
the boundary dispute now pending be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela may
bc adjusted umicabiy and IN strict ac-
cordancc with the history of the titles ol
the parties.
JAPAN.
The advancement of the empire o.
Japan has been evidenced by tho recent
PRONUNCIATION of II new constituti tion
valued for guarantees of liberty, and
, 1889-12-05

The advancement of the empire OF
Japan has been evidenced by tho recent
PRONUNCIATION of new constitution,
valued for guarantees Of liberty, and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
IT REMOVED THE PrMPLEs.

ROUND MOUNTAIN, Tex. March 30,
1SS7.-A lady friend of mine has for
several years been troubled with bumps
and pimples on her face and neck, for
which she used various cosmetics in or
der to remove them and beautify and i'm
prove her complexion; but those local
applications were only temporary and
left her skin in a worse condition.
l recommended an internal prepare,
tion-known as Botanic Blood Balm
which have been using and selling
about two years; she used three bottles
and nearly all pimples have disappeared,
her skin is soft and smooth, and her gem
eral health much improved. She ex
presses herself much gratified. and can
recommend it to all who are thus affect
ed. MRS s. NJ. WILSON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
Not Above the Snow Line.

A bridegroom took his wife on e tour to
Switzerland for the honeymoon, and when
there induced her to attempt with him the as
cent of the highest peak. The lady, who at
home had never assembled hill higher than a
church, was much alarmed, and had to be
carried by the guides with her eyes blind
folded, so as not ID witness the horrors of the
passage. The brid sgroom walked close to her,
expostulating respecting her fears he spoke
in honeymoon Whispers but the rarefac-
ton of the air was such that every word was
audible You told me, Leonora, that you
always felt happy, no matter where you
were, so long as you were in my company
Then, why are you not happy nowi" Yes,
Charles, ! did" replied she, sobbing hysteri-
cally, but | never meant above the snow
line "-Ouida's Gossip.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
Sc me Old Trees.

The old oak tree at Waltham, which SO ex-
cellent an authority as Professor Alexander
Agassiz said was seven hundred years of age,
has been cut down. 1t has been dead for
some time, and stood in the path of modern
Improvement Part of the venerable tree
will be preserved in the library The great
oak tree at Woodbridge, which was cut down
a few weeks ago, after an existence reckoned
at from fifteen hundred to two thousand
years, is to be made into chairs for the men,
bers of the Quinnipiac club, of New Haven.
This tree was doubtless the oldest along the
Atlantic coast, although the authoritio- differ
as to its age, and the largest oak in world.
Oliver Wendell Holmes said the ee was at
least eighteen Hundred years old, and Pro-
fessor Abbott, of New York, who made a
careful examination of the monster eighteen
years ago, said it could not be less than two
thousand years old, while Professor Eaton
stands with these authorities by stating the
age of the tree as ranging from fifteen hun
dred TO two thousand years.-Boston Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
"JES' A LITTLE GIRL"

On'y little girl know,
With golden hair an bright blue eyes,
Jes' about th rec years old or So
One o. the sind 'at never cries
When ye sez a cross word, but ies'
Looks at you SO reproachful like
Ye feel ye'd rather die, guess.
Than scold or lift yer hand ter strike
Jes' little ding at makes the love
Come surgin' up till it fills yer heart,
An ye think IN angel from above
Has made herself o. yer life part
A little thing with a tender way
An smile so sunny an bright,
1t drives all sorrow an care away.
Like darkni IS fore the mornn' light.
That's all at she wuz ter me, sir
Jes' little girl, ez ye say;
An perhaps oughtn't to murrnur
Because 81 was taken away
But it's hard % learn to I've patient,
It's hard flu TO bow down yer head.
Though ye kr ow there's an angel above
Apraying at ye may he led.
Theodore e. Milton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
Eupepsy

This is what you ought to have in fact,
you must have it, to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for it daily. and
mourning because they find it not. Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And yet
it may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters. if used according to di
rections and the use persisted in. will
bring you good digestion and oust the
demon dyspepsia and install instead eu-
pepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters
for dyspepsia and all diseases of liver,
stomach and kidneys. Sold at so cents
and 81 per bottle. by Hartz & Bahnsen,
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
How Milk Should Re Kent

Consumers of milk are too often Indifferent
to their ways of keeping milk after it reaches
them. When delivered in cans, it is a COM
mon custom of many people to draw from
the same as they need it, and possibly a can
may not be emptied until fresh supply is
received. As soon as the milk is brought it
should be poured into glass or earthenware
pitcher, and when this is emptied it should
be made absolutely clean and then well aired
Those who have young children dependent
upon milk food ought TO receive fresh sup
ply of milk both morning and night, other
wise in the warm months it is extremely liza
BILE to become unwholesome. With but few
IN cities is this possible, and, therefore, in
summer it will be well to scald the supply
when received, to prevent its becoming sour.
Boston Journal of Health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
A SCRAP OF PAPER SAVES HER LIFE


1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incurable
and could live only short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On g
piece of wrapping paper she read of DR..
Kings New Discovery, and got sample
bottle; it helped her, she bought large
bottle. it helped her more. bought an
other and grew better fast. contin ued its
use and is now strong, healthy, rosy
plump, weighing 140 pounds. For fur
ther particulars send stamp to W. ii
Cole, druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bot
ties of this wonderful discovery free
Hartz & Bahnsen's drug store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
A Irinnnph In Cnnkerr-

Talk about cooking BIRDS said George
W. Cobb the other day, when / was up in
the Red lake country last year with the In
dians, they would take the ducks we shot and
roll them in clay, feathers and all, and throw
them on the hot Goals and ashes After
awhile, when the clay was baked, we would
take the bricks, o. whatever you may call
them, out, break off the clay, and, with it,
all the feathers, and find the naked duck done
most elegantly. All the juices We're retained
and the meat ives baked just about the third
Of an inch, leaving the inside as tender and
delicious as any meat can be. There is nc
way Of cooking game equal to this. 1t is the
triumph of good cookery. st, Paul Pioneer
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
A BOOK OF WONDERS. FREE.

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of blood poisons,
scrofula and scrofulous swellings, ulcers,
sores, rheumatism. kidney complaints,
catarrh, etc, can secure by mail. free a
copy Of our 32-page illustrated book of
wonders. filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, BLOOD BALM Co, t'anta, Ga.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
"Going, Going, Gone."

The old time auctioneer is becoming u rare
character. In the larger cities of the ooun-
try time is too precious for him to flourish
under the old STYLE where a sale was gala
occasion, and an entire day devoted to the
disposition Of few hundred dollars worth
of property. In the hurry and scramble of
the day a very little story telling and nom
sense goes long way, and the sale of thou
sands of dollars worth of goods property
is accomplishet with q celebrity and absence
Of jest and long winded orations which would
sadden the heart of the auctioneer of yore.
The auctioneer will exist forever, but the
jolly, story telling crier of public sales will
soon be extinct.-Sit Louis Glotse- Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
They Like Them Now.

Horse car or tram" lines are as profitable
in London as elsewhere. Dividends are paid
by them of from to per cont. annually,
and the managers OF some of the lines propose
to still further increase the profit by substi-
tuting electricity for the horses now used. II
will be remembered that George Francis
Train first introduc ed tram cars into London,
in the face Of bitter opposition.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
The World as 1t Is.

O'Schmidt-If you were n multi-million-
aire, what would you do with your wealth.
McWhirtle-rd build hospitals, libraries
and relieve poverty wherever found it,
Poor Woman-Please give a poor widow q
penny, siri My chi dren are starving and my
arm is broken, as you see
McWhirtle-I can't help that; go away.
I'll take the same this time, Barney.-Detroit
Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

The fora of Europe embraces about 10000
species. India has about $4,000 The British
possessions in NorJh America, though with
an area nearly as large as Europe, has only
about 5000 species. One of the richest aoras
is that of the Cape Of Good Hope and Natal,
which figures up about 10000 species. Aus
tralia also is rich in species, about 10000
being already known. In the West Indies
and Guiana there are 4,000-New Orleans
PicaYuna
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
Tho W.N If,a Dnnc-

Loud ring at the telephone. "Helloi Who's
thereg" ''Is that Tie Herald oflice7" "Yes. "
"I'm Rev. Elijah Jehosephat." "Well, what
is itP' please state in the religious notices
of your Sunday issue that Rev. Elijah Je-
hosephat, of the Hallelujah church, will de-
liver sermon on ths 'Iniquity of the Sunday
Newspaper, Sunday evening at 7.G0. Have
YOU got itp' "Yesn "Thanks True Flag.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
GIVES BETTER SATISFACTION.

CADIz. KY, July 8. 1ss7.-Please send
me one box of Blood Balm Catarrh Snuff
by return mail. as one of my customers Is
taking B. B. B. for catarrh and wants a
box of the snuff. B. B. B. gives better
satisfaction than any medicine l ever
sold. have sold ten dozen in the past
ten weeks, and it gives good satisfaction
II don't remit all right for snuff, write
me. Yours, W. N. BRANDON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
That Tired Feeling

Afflicts nearly every one in the spring
The system having become accustomed
to the bracing air Of winter. is weakened
by the warm days Of the changing season
and readily yields 70 attacks of disease
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine
needed. 1t tones and builds up every
part of the body, end also expels all i'm
purities from the blood. Try it thii
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE,

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fevel
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. L
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pc,
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

There are nearly dozen distilleries in
Peoria Ill. A good place for an artist
to study still life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
sPLENpIp FOR A SPRING TONIC

ARLINGTON, Ca, June 80, 1857
suffered with malaria blood poison more
or less. all the time, and the only med
icine that done ME any good is B. B. B
1t is undoubtedly the best medicine made
and for this malarial country should be
used by every one in the spring of the
year, and as good in summer. fall and
winter as tonic and blood purifier.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

1t looks now as 4 round dsnces would
never be able to sc uare themselves with
the ministers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
IN THE SPRING

Almost everybody wants "spring tonic. "
Here is simple testimonial, which shows
how B. B. B. is regarded. 1t will knock
your malaria out and restore your apes
tito.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

Starch grows sticky-common powders
have vulgar glare. Pozzoni's is the only
complexion powder fit for use.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

$50 you are Jail bird, chr What did
they put you in for?' robin"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19

Teacher-"W is the future of she
driDksy" Johnny (after considerable
thoughO O-"He Is drunk"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-19
CATAR RH

A particle is applied into each noetril and is
agreeable. Price 80 cents at Druggsts by mail,
registered, 81 cents ELY BROTHERS, Sc War
rem street, New York.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
Land Bulletin No. 2.

The following circular letter from
the State Bureau of Agriculture is
self explanatory:
a constant increasing number ofin-
quiries by Northern citizen and
capitalist who desire to purchase
farming and mineral land in this
State, are received by this Bureau.
In view Of this fact, | will issue in
August of this year Land Bulletin
No, ., for general distribution. Any
citizen of the State who desires can
have recorded in this Office and
published in this Bulletin, descrip-
ton of land for sale can obtain the
advantage of both record and adver-
tisement upon payment of the fee of
$500 for each entry provided by the
law governing this Department. A
large proportion of the limited num-
Der of properties described in Land
Bulletin No. l, issued in 1888 found
purchasers at satisfactory prices, and
like success is very probable this
year. Persons who wish to avail
themselves of the opportunity should
at once communicate with the Com
missioner. B. NJ. HORD, Com'r.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15

on Sunday following Mr.. Morgan
Cordell was married to Miss Sarah
Wears. Miss Sarah was only IS
years old, and not very large for her
age, but we can join with all their
friends in wishing all of them earth's
fullest measures of happiness.
Mrs. Mary Hill and Miss Laura
Wagner, who have been visiting in
Missouri several weeks, returned last
Friday. They were accompanied by
Miss McInturf, a niece of Mrs. Hill,
who will spend the summer with
relatives and friends here.
Miss Mary Parks has been quite
sick for the last few days.
Rev. w. P. Simms preached at
Hebron last Sunday. Rev. A. Par
ker will preach at the same place
next Saturday afternoon and Sunday
following.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
THAXTON.

Thaxton, Tenn, June 18th, 1885,
We are having plenty of rain this
week, and some are troubled about
their wheat.
Robert Brown is quite sick this
week.
Gilmore Sain's child is very low,
and no hopes are entertained for its
recovery.
Mrs. Vic Turner has been quite
sick but we learn is some better.
Mrs. Lou Carroll of Morrison, who
has been confined to her bed so long
with rheumatism is out again.
Mr.. Milton Sage has mooved into
his new residence.
Rev. E. j. Garner says he has
peaches that are beginning to.get ripe.
James Snipes spent last Saturday
and Sunday here. We think oul
village must have some especial at
fractions for Jim.
Miss Matte Swami is visiting her
aunt at Morrison this week.
A. r. Cope spent Sunday and Sun
day night with the family of hi:
brother, near Daylight, returning
home Monday via McMinnville.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
IRVING COLLEGE.

Irving College, Tenn, June L.
We have had copious showers for
the last week, and as the weather is
very warm, corn is growing as rapid.
ly as could be desired. Although the
weather to 10 days ago has been un'
commonly cool. / think the prospect
was never better for a good yield Of
corn than it is now, as it has been
well cultivated, and has "taken good
root"
The harvesting of wheat is progress
ing pretty well, though somewhat re-
tarded by the rains. 1t is better thar
it was thought TO be two or three
weeks since.
Prof. Wigginton was married t
Miss Lizzie Ford last Thursday, sant
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-06-15
VIOLA.

Viola, Tenn, June 5.-The rains
have monopolized most of the week
in this section, and the harvesters are
all in quarantine, consequently reap
ing is indefinitely postponed. 1t has
been a continual rain all week.
Business has been good this week
on account of the weather,
Hence Ramsey's new house spells
something to be sure.
West Bros made a flying trip to
Pelham this week.
The STANDARD failed to reach us
Saturday. Mail comes to this office
through mistake every day. The
new mail agent on the McMinnville
branch is indeed bright successor to
the old administration.
Mrs. w. d. Northcut, of McMinn.
vile is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. D.
Walling this week.
There will be lawn party at the
College Grove Tuesday night. Mr.
and Mrs. DIR. Jones have the manage
ment of the grounds. Everybody in
vited. Ice cream will be served
and the College and grounds decorat
ed with Japaneze laterns.
Arrangements are being made tt
entertain a large crowd. Music will
be rendered by Miss Jessie Price.