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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
How She CONQUERED.

George Paul, young civil engineer,
while surveying railway in the Penn
sylvania hills, met plain, lovable lit.
tie country girl, and married her.
After few weeks he brought her
home to his family, in New York, and
left her there while he returned TO
camp. Mari,n had laid many pl ms TO
win the affections of her new kinsfollk.
She had pracliced diligently at her mu-
sic; she was sure they would be pleased
to hear her stories of her beautiful sis
ter and her brother; she imagined their
admiration OF her new blue silk gown
ami winter bonnet. But the Pauls, one
and all, were Indifferent to her music.
her family and her gowns. They gave
Georges wife" a friendly welcome,
and then each went on his or her way,
and paid no more attention to her.
After the first shock of disappoint-
ment Marian summoned her courage.
"If have nothing TO give them,
they have much to give me-" she
thought. cheerfully.
She listened eagerly while Isabel
sang, and her smiles and tears showed
how keenly she appreciated the music.
She examined Louisa's painting every
day with unllagging interest, discussel
every effect. aud was happy if she
could help mix the colors or prepare
the canvas. She questioned grandma
about her neuralgia, advised new rem
edies, or listened unwearied to the ac-
count OF ole ones day after day.
When Uncle John, just returned
from Japan, began TO describe his ad-
ventures, Marian was the only auditor
who never grew tired nor interrupted
| MIN. After two hours lecture, in
which her part had been tn t of IA
dumb, bright-faced listener. Uncle
John declared that Georges wife was
the most intelligent woman he had
ever met
When George came home the whole
family was loud in her praise. She
was "a fine musicians; she had unerIing
tastes in art: she was charming, witty
and lovable; but George soon saw that
she had won them unconsciously; not
by displaying her own merits, but by
approaching theirs.
This is true story in fact, bat the
u ulll VI IlH IlttilAiP - IL ptlttl NntI-
ever woman is found who has the in
tangible quality called "charm." She
may be deforme or pock-mariIe1, but
will win friendship and love by the
lack of scli-consciousness by her quicl
sympathy with others.
Many an unattractive girl would
save herself much anxiety and vain
effort at her entrance into the world OF
society if she understood that it was
made up of individuals each of whom
desired to find not the beauty, wit or
talent of others, but the cordial recog-
milton of their own.
If you can honestly forget yourself
and take an interest in others, you will
soon find yourself surrounded by hosts
OF friends; but if you dishonesty affec,
this interest, you will deceive no one.
Your dullest companion will recog-
niZe you as snob and n toady.-
Youths Comp ,nion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
MOrmOns at Work.

The persstency with which Mormon
missionaries are carrying on their work in
some parts OF West Virginia is begnn rs
10 excite great deal of indignation.
Rich county is at present the scene Of
most active operations. Meetings are held
weekly at which polygamy is not only
openly preached, but attempts are bein Z
made 10 carry the theory into practice, at
least one convert having taken unto him
self a second wife. In all there are 90 full
,iedged Mormons IN the county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
Ample Excuse.

Mother-What time did that young
man leave last night9
Miss Laura-About three o'clock,
think.
Mother-And have you the impu-
dence TO tell me this. / would be
highly delighted TO he r what excuse
you can offer for such outrageous con-
duct-if you have any TO offer
Miss Laura We didn't get the last
pig in the pen until then, mamma
Terre Haute Express.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

"Stick TO your business" is very good
advice, but still there are great many
people in the world WHO have no regular
and profitable business 10 stick to; and
there are others WHO are following line
Of business which is manifestly unsuited
TO them. Now when such is the case, you
had better write to B. +. Johnson x CO.,
Richmond, Va, nd see if they c. mot give
you pointer. They have helped a gre I
many men and women along the way to
fortune, and now stand ready to assist you,
too.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
ION lnd,e. ,,,n,.d.

And 100 men TO call daily on any druggis
for free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb remedy
dis oN cred by DR.. Sllas Lane while in III,
Rocky Mountains. For diseases of tn,
blood, liver and kidneys it is positiy,
cure. For constip tion and clearing up tho
complexion il does wonders. Chldrer
like it. Everyone praises it. Large siz,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
To Investigate the CIan-na-GaeI.

Leading Irishmcn of New York IRE talk
Ing OF ia ny unds 10 investigate the mys-
FERROUS d sa pearance of DIR. NJ Inerny of
that city, anu { "A, I. William Lomasney of
Detroit. There Is growing conviction
that these men were the First martyrs of
TIA Clan na Gael " ana many pairio ic
lrishmon are anxious 10 show Their disap-
proyal OF tue methods by which they were
made way with Some Of the IRISH leaders
are discussing the pro ect OF holding mass
meetings in different cities 20 show that
they are opposed 10 secret trials
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Is it probable that what a million WON
en- say after daily trial is a mistake. They
say they know by test that Dobbin's Elec-
tric is most economical, purest at best
They have had "A years to try it. You give
il one trial
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

H. II. Huff, while cutting down bee
tree on his farm, five miles from Atlanta,
ga, dis overed in the hollow trunk eight
army muskets anu two bayonets Soldiers
stored them there - years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Mrs. Gen Sheridan is TO spend the sum
mer on the coast of Maine, in the neighbor
hood Of Mount Desert She is devoting hel
life to her young children, from whom she
never allows herself to be separated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
The Lucky Number.

Steubenville (Ohio) Herald, June O.
Mention was recently made OF Thos. Will
liams' great luck in holding ticket which
drew the sos 900 prize ut the May drawing
OF the Louisiana State Lottery. A repre-
sentative OF this paper this morning found
Mr. Williams at his work In the jefferson
Iron Works. He was at first rather adverse
to saying anything about his good fortune
but finally said ~ had always understood
that the Louisii ma State Lottery was
straight in awarding premiums drawn,
and two or three months ago | sent for "a
one tenth ticket. | was unsuccessful in
capturing anything, but kept on until be-
fore the May drawing when | sent two
dollars and received a one-tenth ticket
numbered 1926. The drawing took place
on May l4th and on the 18th lie rned that
ticket S1.S56 had drawn the SIS, 900 prize. 1t
w spretty good news, and the next morn
ing took the ticket to the AID ms Express
Company Tor collection. May tn, or only
ten Gays a ter the drawing, | received
draft for 800, and have the money"
Mr.. William has been In receipt of many
congratulations upon his good luck, and
many who had not tried their chances were
surprised that the ticket was shed 80
promptly without any deduct on. This,
however. Is the way which the Lou lana
State Lottery Company invariably pursues
upon presentation OF successful tickets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
DEATH IN A MINE.
Report Says 200 Miners We're Killed
EY the Explosion.

An explosion of fire damp occurred in a
coal pit at ST kt.enne rance, July 3, ana
.OO miners hive prob bly, peri he'd.
Two pits were affected by the explosion,
one of which was inundated, and the other
set on fire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Marshall Field, the Chicago millionaire
dry goods merchant, employs man at "A
regular salary TO see that his charities are
worthily bestowed. lie spends $4,000 "a
wear in charity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

The Troy lumber company OF West Troy,
Mich, Is suing "A. Cartier in Judge Water
mans court in Chicago or $4,000. Car
tier was lumber dealer in Ludingtor,
Mich, and in ~ the Troy company Ell.
tered into a contract with him 10 sell him
the logs and timber on large tract of land
in Ncwavgo and Lake count es, Mich. BY
the a recmcut e ritter was 10 pay $500 D
nd ii the amount of timber fell short OF
900, 600 feet the comp ny w 5 10 give
him a reb.te Of : 90 nd In addition
thereto low him "a reduction OF g. - per
1000 for the shortage. Two estimate ;
we're chosen, who spent ten days figuring
on the amount OF lumber an | their report
was tn I g forest contained 1860. al
feet The Troy company accepted the es
innate ard Above Cartier $4,000 for u g
al eyed de cheney under 50,n0,tOO ie,t.
The company now claims that the actual
number Of feet Of timber was nearer o..
OOO.OI0 than 26,O00O0l, AMI tn G. ritter
bribe the estimators-that OF the Troy
company a. well rs his own--lo place the
minimum estimate ON the c picity of tie
forest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Chicago women are looking after the
working girls of that city. They have a
home for self-supporting women, which
has been patronized all the year by 20
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Kalakaua. the jovial king OF the Sand
witch Islands, is sorely n need Of money.
He wants $4,000 for the expenses of his
proposed trip TO the Paris exp, sition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Edison is now engaged, among other
things. on far sighted machine. by which
lie hopes 10 be able To increase the range Of
vision by hundreds of miles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

Don't hawk and blow and spit, but use
DR.. sage Catarrh Remedy. OF druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

We viii give 500 reward for any case Of
catarrh that cannot b rcd w tn Hall 8
Catarrh Cure II ken internally.
Il. j. CHENEY q Co, Proprs., Toledo, u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Chill, she cried for Castoris,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castora,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12

One by one the roses Ia.L .lnsil', Punch" out
lives them all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-12
sberIT.SaIe,

Smoke the Sheriff Sale Segar straight
10c Havana cigar for &c
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
ADvlCK To kUTHRKs.

Are you disturbed AT night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethS If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
II will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the siom-
sch and bowels, cures wind collie, soft-
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing SyruI
for Children Teething is pleasant to tho
taste, AMI is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
slcians 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, 1889-07-19
Proper Rates for Advertising.

1t makes the average newspaper pub
Usher dizzy TO contemplate the following
figures. even if they do 60 to prove
that advertising pays. "A single page
in a single issue of the Century taken for
advertising purposes costs $500, in liar
Per's $500; in other prominent magazines
from 1850 down TO 500. A yearly adj
vertisement of one column in the Chi
cago TribuHe costs sec. 900: IN the New
York Tribune SEQ 554, for the lowest,
and SSj $50 for the highest rates; in the
New Yark Herald $50. 293 for the low
est, s349. 600 for its highest priced co.'s
umn. These papers, it is said. are never
at loss Tor advertising to fill their col
umns"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
Base Rail.

Davenport defeated Evansville Q to .
in an interesting thirteen inning game
across the river yesterday and one char
acteTized by many pretty features, such
as six double plays on the part Of the
Davenports, sixteen ont of nineteen
chances accepted by Allen in Davenport
short field brilliant centre field play by
Mcbride, Of the Davenports. heavy bat
ting by kappel and Strothers of the Dav-
exports, and Hemp, of Evansville. Pen.
der and Harrington. and La Touche and
Calhoun were the respective batteries.
1t is understood that Davenport has re-
ceived a good offer for its crack battery,
Rhines and Harrington. and contemplates
accepting it, 1t is to be hoped these
players will be kept until the season
closes at least, as there is no better
pitcher and catcher outside Of the Nation
al league and American association.
Davenport has reason to be proud of
its team. II is composed of the most
gentlemenly and best appearing players
in the league
Nat Hudson, the former Rock Island
pitcher has been traded by st. Louis To
Louisville for pitcher named Tom Ram
sew
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
COAL VALLEY.
Coal VALLEY, July II.

SOAL VALLEY, July IL.
The vote yesterday was small.
The Coal Valley Stars played against
the Orion club on Saturday.
Frank Naylor is selling quite number
of plows, reapers and mowers.
Charley Wedding. our old barber. has
come back again. He has been in Rey-
nolds for the last three months.
Last week Miss Lizzie Adams fell from
a cherry tree and dislocated her ankle.
Her injuries were not serious.
John Anderson came near losing \
horse last week from the heat, but 1t re-
covered and is able to work.
The adiuster of damages of VIM.
Woolley's house, injured by lightning
some three weeks ago. allowed him 500,
which did not near compensate HIM for
his loss.
The rain on Saturday night completely
saturated the ground. did some damage
To crops. but has been of great help To
the corn crop.
Fred Ward. formerly a resident of
Western township. Henry county, but
now of Michigan, was on our streets
yesterday.
John +. Hass is doing quite a business
in brick. He made a sale of over 100, =
600 To the church near Peoria, and is now
burning n second or third kiln.
Mr.. and Mrs. Studer have lost their
oldest boy. He had been suffering from
malarlal fever for a week. but this fore
noon took worse and died He was also
affected with heart trouble. He was
about fourteen Years of age. The hoy
that was hurt yesterday. of this family,
seems to he doing we'll
Yesterday morning "A little tive>vesr>
old son of Edward Studer was on John
:. Corns' wagon and in getting out fell
and the team started up. the wheel runs
ming acIoss his back, crushing him con-
siderahly. IL is not certain whether il
will prove fatal or not Mr.. Corns did
not see the boy at the time the accident
took place.
The Il. | & u railroad has had Survey
or Stoddari here surveying preparatory
To Strengthening the track passing through
our village. The track will run when
changed, south of the depot, and one side
track north of it. The depot Will he
moved east four feet more than the
length of itself. The work will COM
mence before long; the creek has to he
turned, saving two bridges. The old
track involved double curve. which
hindered the progress of the freight
trains; they had 10 back down eighty rods
in order Ia get start up the grade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
Three RehelIlons a Day.

Three rebelhons, obstinate, though
bloodless, occur in the stomach OF the
dyspeptic VINO partakes of food thrice II
day. The digestive organ refuses on each
occasion To perform the duty assigned to
it by nature, and trouble ensues. How
discipline, now regulate it? Simply with
a wineglassfull of the genial invigorant
and appetizer, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, before each meal and before retir-
ing. Digestion will, after course of this
pleasant regulator, become easy, and its
forerunner, appetite. also improve.
Nervousness and insomnia, always in
duced by chronic dyspepsia, will disap-
pear with its disappearance thus insured,
and constipation and biliousness. its
usual attendants. also take their leave
Not only will the system acquire strength
but also substance by more perfect as.
Sanitation Of the food. Rheumatism.
malarial and kidney complaint and neur,
algla yield TO the Bitters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
The street Corner Ornament

els there anything feminine that cor
responds to the masculine loafer." asks
the Davenport Times The pleasant
days are sure to bring out the species in
force. They lounge about the streets,
summing themselves in public places. they
bar the passages to doors, collect on street
corners and force the unfortunate women
who pass their way to run the gauntlet of
audible criticism and of hand Jokes that
is anything hut agreeable. There they
seem 10 stand, all strung along the curb
stone, or door steps. balancing on an iron
railing, occupying every available spot,
smoking, commenting, swearing, making
coarse jests and apparently trying to see
how near they can eject tobacco Juice Mt
the women who pass without actually
hitting them. Women may have a weak
ness for crowding about attractive shop
windows, and some Of them a mania for
running to fires, or getting in the way
otherwise, bat they have never yet sue
ceeded in making of themselves such a
public nuisance as this class Of men"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
County Buildings.


TRANSFERS.
1S-May Lord to Johanna Meese, und
AVE-, lot 2. block ;. Woods Cd adj, Mo-
line. $3.50.
jeanette McMaster to George McMaster,
pit outlot %, 36. Rock Island. 81 900.
LICENSED To WED.
13-Joseph Geiger. Clara Oberstaller
Rock Island; David Schalble, Mary J
Moore, Port Byron; Milton NJ Rogers.
Elizabeth Cooper, Cordova.
15--James ii Murphy, Emma Vonach,
Rock Island.
lotto J Guckert. Mary c Smith,
Hampton; Fred Ebert. Flora Leroy. Dav-
export.
1S-Richard Richardson, Orion, Mag
gle M Anderson, BarstOw; Smith J Hol-
land. Bertha Britell, Thompson. Carroll
county, ILL.,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
LECLAIRE'S CHURCH CASE.
The Presbyterian COngre cation sus-
taius Its Pastor, Kev. Mr. Drew.
After All.

The Presbyterian COngre cation Sus-
taius Its Pastor, Kev. Mr. Drew.
After All.
The ARGUS recently published an ac>
count OF sermon preached in the Pres
byterian church of LeClaire by Rev q.
Monroe Drew, the young theofogian who
filling that pulpit while perfecting him
self for the ministry sermon which
reused the people of that place to re-
monstraces. resolutions and indignation
meetings. The following resolutions
rejecting another phase of the case have
been sent to the Davenport Democrat
Gazette for publication by the committee
of the church congregation:
WHEREAS, Certain members of sister
churches and some of our citizens in Le-
Claire have taken exception tn portion
of the sermon preached by Rev Drew
of the Presbyterian church on July 9Th,
and
WHEREAS. Said parties drew mp PEE
tition, demanding of him an apology,
which was promised. and has since been
given as per promise; and,
WHEREAS, Said parties (nOt content
with what rcparation lay IN his po~er)
have scattered far and wide the mistake
made by young minister. holding the
position as such for the first time in his
life. and not only scattering, but misrep-
resenting I've will not use stronger terms)
plain statements; therefore, be il
ResOlced. That We, as "a church, unani-
mously denounce their action as cruel,
unjust and unworthy the name of citizen
or christian.
ResOiCed. That we. as a church, refuse
To accede to their request. viz: Ito at
once discharge the said Drew from the
pastorate of that church
Reso'rsd. That we, as church. do
stand by our pastor and give him our
most hearty aid and support. believing
him TO be devoted earnest christian
laborer, and one who will reap in the fu-
ture rich reward for his labor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

Do not forget the Turner picnic next
Saturday.
Remember the excursion of the Central
Presbyterian church next Monday even.
ing. Ticke.s only 30 cents.
The Crown dining hall, No. 17OS Sec
ond avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for 25 cents.
A. d. Huesing. real estate and insur-
ance agent. Office No. 1908 Second ave.
nue., Rock Island.
There will be an excursion down the
river next Monday evening. to be given
by the Central Presbyterian church.
The picnic to be given by the Turner'S
next Saturday at Huber's garden, is for
the benefit Of the Johnstown sufferers.
Baby carriages at greatly reduced
prices at the G. F. Adams Home Fur
nishing Goods House, 322 Brady street,
Davenport.
Try the rev Excelsior Bread made
only at the Vienna Steam Bakery, Dav>
export. For sale at Weyerhauser Il
Denkman's mill store. ii. KOrn.
Paid up stock in the Rock Island
Building ass ociation can now be had. A
chance to obtain six per cent on large
amounts on call. E III. GUYER. Sec'y.
A complete line of cheffoniers. side
boards, war irobes and safes in new and
nobby designs at the G. F. Adams Home
Furnishing Goods House, 322 Brady
street, Davenport.
The ROya Insurance company, Of Eng
Land. has the largest surplus of anv fire
insurance company in the world. A. ID
Huesing, agent. Office No. 1908 Second
avenue. Rock Island.
Don't forget that you can get the hest
bargains IN curtains and draperies tall in
latest desigus) at the c. F. Adams Home
Furnishing Goods House, 322 Brady
street, Davenport.
Insure in he Boylston Insurance CO.,
of Boston, Mass, organized 1872. As
sets nearly 81 .0o0,0O0. Z, W. Hurst.
agent. Office over Rock Island National
bank
The attention of housekeeptrs is called
to our fine stock of carpets and furniture.
1t contains many rare bargains. made up
in the latest approved style. Our aim is
To give you something substantial as well
Ms stylish. Don't fail to look over our
new stock, Il will be worth your time
even il Won do not wish to purchase.
The G +. Adams Home Furnishi NC
House, 322 Brady street, Davenport.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Bsrth Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. SPECIAL atteu
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting tee tn without plates.
For Sale.
Fourteen dry lots on four years time,
with six per cent per annum. To any one
wishing TO 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.
Those who are required To give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties, 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, 1889-07-19
Editorial Briiiiancy. Oh my!

Just digest this evidence of brainy deep
thinking, philosophical editorial concep-
ton, and then take a long breath. 1t is care.
fully taken from the collection of Kansas
eyed ideas that glitter daily through the
columns of the morning paper on Eigh-
teenth street:
The ARGUS last evening says with
little exertion Mr.. Lewis could easily
have been elected" The afternoon of
election day this same editor said that
Mr.. Lewis was certainly elected. All of
which goes 10 show that the fellow
doesn't know what lac is talking about.