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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31
PiTH AND PolNT.

Every trade should be fair ex-
change Of values. Otherwise it's =
trick instead Of trade.
When we believe dat We KANT do
enough fur er man we're mighty APP
ter do too much fur him -Opie Read
The men who give the most GOOD
advice are usually those who have
most need of that which they give
away.
The person that defers his charity
until he is dead. is, If man weighs Il
rightly, rather liberal of another
mans than of his own.
The cynic is man who has failed;
the woman-hater is man who has
been unsuccessful in love. The drama
is a mirror of life.-John Liston.
Going into village at night with
the lights cleaning on each side OF
the street, in some houses they will be
in the basement and nowhere else 49,
Beecher.
The man who is most likely to get
his salary raised is the one who all
ready makes his present salary more
than just enough. He's worth more
for that very reason. He's forging
ahead. -Christian Union.
Every life should be like the orange
tree, at one and the same time laden
with the bursting buds Of purpose,
with the fragrant blossoms of right de-
sire. with the hardy fruit OF work and
with the golden globes of rich attain
ments-Advance.
The young man is egotistic. dog
matte and confident, because he does
not begin to suspect how many smart
people there are on the globe besides
himself, how many sides there are to
several of his facts, and how big
world he has to conquer. anyhow
Texas Siftings.
i "A wealthy person asked the phi
losopher Sadi, in derision, how 1t hap
pened that men of wit were SO fire.
quently seen at the doors of the rich.
and that the rich were never seen
at the doors OF the men of WIFI 1T
is" replied Sadi. because men of wit
know the value of riches; but rich men
do not know the value Of wit"
The crown of patience can not be
received where there has been no suf-
fering. If thou refused to suffer, thou
refusest to be crowned; but If thou
wish to be crowned, thou must fight
manfully and suffer patiently. With
out labor none can obtain rest, and
without contending there can be no
conquest.
"A sensible man does not brag,
avoids introducing the names OF his
creditable companions. omits himself
as habitually as another man obtrudes
himself in the discourse. and is con-
tent with putting his fact or theme
simply on its ground.
One can not always protect one
self from rudeness; that comes to all
the jewellers in this not wholly socially
satisfactory world. To be snubbed,
however, is impossible to one who
keeps the position to which he Is en-
titled. He is foolish to accuse HIM
self of having been pushing his way
where he had no right by asserting
that he has been rebuked by any body.
If he is capable of taking the high
ground that is his wherever 1t may
please him to go, of course he at one
stroke does away with the possibility
of being rebuffed by any body whom
coavar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31
INDIAN PRiZE.FIGHTERS

90" Soiiivan's Art Is Represented In tho
Land OF the Mogul.
Inc professional Indian boxers are
known as jetties, name derived from
the peculiar continuance worn bv them
upon the right hand. This consists of
KIND OF cestus made of a buffalo
NORM with four sharp knobs upon
u resembling exaggerated knuckles.
Near the little finger is a fifth projec-
ton OF greater prominence and keen.
ness than the others 1t is worn on
the right hand between the lower
joints and the main knuckles. the fin
gers being passed through a narrow
opening below the raised points, of
suncient size to receive them when
the fist is doubled.
Ii IL were placed directly over the
Knuckles it is very evident that a blow
olrected with the full force of an ath-
Ietlc arm would, in all probability,
crush the skull of the unfortunate at
whom 1t was aimed. Placed in the
manner described the wearer is
Obliged to be very chary in the
del1verance of full arm
blow, as the conclusion would be very
likely to cause dislocation of the hand.
instead, therefore, of hitting in the
usual style in vogue among English
and American pugilists. the blows are
delivered perpendicularly. and as the
knots are sure to make a deep cut and
lay the flesh open to the bone. there is
never any question as to who is enti-
tied to the claim of first blood.
In few minutes two of these men
stepped into the arena. They were
magnificent specimens of manhood,
neither very stout nor very muscular,
but well-knit, splendidly proportional
frames. Added to this was natural
grace and gentlemanly department.
Bowling low to the Rajah. they took
their places in the center of the ring
and put themselves in position for the
combat. Approaching each other.
they held up and crossed their left
arm; then, quickly stepping back, they
made various motions with their
hands, or, as we would express it.
SPARED for an opening" They
shifted their positions with great
activity. watching like hawks for
an opportunity to deliver blow, never
once allowing their attention to be di-
verted in any manner. Several passes
made with lightning-like rapidity were
neatly parried, and we were greatly
puzzled to know which displayed the
greatest amount of science, so equally
were they matched.
At length one of them, assuming the
offensive. pressed his antagonist back
ward few feet and, quick as flash.
delivered a stunning blow On the cheek
which laid it open to the bone. Sud-
denly the wounded athlete ducked, and,
grasping his antagonist by the legs.
lifted him high in the air. The latter
dealt him another blow. this time upon
the crown of the head, but, nothing
daunted, he threw his man, and. as he
arose. struck him a terrific blow in the
face, which tumbled him over in a
heap. Like a cat he recovered his
feet and closed with the other. Then
followed shower of blows which so
disfgured the pugilists that their faces
were hardly recognizable.-Calc
Letter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31
He Wished 1t Wiped Out.

Friend Oo Veteran Editor)-Have
you ever written a line that you would
wish to wipe out?
Veteran (sad'y)-Yes, once.
when was that?"
..When / endorsed a friends note
and had to pay it. TEXAS Sitting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31

-..Who might you be?'' 81 am
Private Dalzell's blistering, whitening
curse. Who are your you ought
to know me. am your elder brother.
I am General Fairchild's three
palsies. IN. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31

October usually witnesses frost
All crops liable to injury should be
placed in some secure place without
delay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-10-31

"A Chinaman, arrested for fighting.
registered as Cabbage Cow at San
Francisco police station. o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Hurst's Election Bill Passes

Mr.. Hurst's election BILL the salient
features of which have been given in the
ARGUS on numerous occasions, passed
the lower house Of the legislature by q
a big majority yesterday. A dispatch
from the state capital to today's Chicago
Daily NeUs says:
The Hurst-J ones election bill was
passed by the house, receiving 119 votes,
with only thirteen against it. Mr.. Hurst
made a concise statement of its provis-
ions to the effect that the names of all
candidates are to be printed on one ticket,
under direction of the county clerk. and
the tickets are to be peddled only by
sworn ticket clerks selected by the oppos
ing parties. The bill was the result OF
the conside ration of several bills on the
same subject by the election committee
1t provides for the Australian system OF
voting modified SO as to conform tC
American conditions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
River Riplets.

The Mary Morton is due down.
The St. Paul is expected to pass south
tomorrow.
The flagship Pittsburg, of the Diamond
10 line fleet, will be up tomorrow, Capt.
Killeen on the roof.
The Golden Gate, which will soon en-
ter the straight excursion trade, made her
first run yesterday, carrying about $50
people to Nuscatine on the first church
excursion of the season.
The Josephine came down yesterday
on her first trip from Dubuque since she
was rebuilt at the Diamond 10 line yards.
She bears the name of the Interstate Ex-
cursion Co. and will ply between Quincy
and Burlington. or probably on occasion
al trips outside of that limit She is NO
longer d amond 10 boat, having been
purchased by the company named for use
as an exclusive excursion boat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
HILLSDALE.
HrLLSDALE, Nav

HILLsDALE. May %.
Fresh arrival Of dry goods and notions
at j. M. Martins.
Henry Fender aud j. NJ. Martin were
In davenport last Saturday on business
Hillsdale has several fishermen at pres
ent, and more going into the business
soon.
The water in Rock river has been
rising until Monday, when it began to
recede
Cash. of Darts Sons grocery. was in
town last Friday looking after "blz" of
the firm.
Jas. Parker rejoices over the arrival OF
a baby girl, which arrived last Sunday
This one is number three.
E. j. Murphy, formerly school teach
er at this place, stopped off few days
to see his wife and friends.
Assessor ID. NJ Martin will begin his
work next week. We expect so see g
general emigration of dogs.
Messrs. VIM. Robinson and VIM
Schuck captured about four hundred
pounds of fish yesterday. mostly buffalo
They are going at it wholesale style.
Mr.. +. NJ. Feaster had valuable horse
badly injured last week while narrowing
The animal made quick turn at the enc
of the field and became entangled in the
harness causing the harrow to upset. the
horse falling on one section and lacerat.
ing itself very badly. 1t is very doubtful
if the animal will recover
Judging from the number of tramps in
this vicinity person would naturally
come to the conclusion that Harrison
So day and roast beef" cry was &
hoax, as they are very eager to get even
crust of bread. The Irvine trust is also
causing some uneasiness among farmers
those who voted for trusts say they car
bind their grain by hand, but We will SET
how they like to turn their backs up tc
old Sol when it stands about 95 in thu
shade. The advance in sugar, coffee
etc.. is causing considerable complaint
also, while at the same time corn, hay
potatoes, butter, eggs. ETC., are declining
in value. Wonder if these self same
protectionists don't want little NOR,
protection and some more of Blaine,
trust explanations. Let the campaign O
education go on-touch the pocket anC
you touch the heart. Experience. al
though it be dear teacher. is by far tn,
most impressive.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
COAL VALLEY.
Coal VALLEY, Ma

Coal VALLEY, May 90.
The storm did not do any damage here
on Thursday morning. 1t passed to the
west.
There will be communion at the Pres
byterian church next Sabbath at
o'clock.
The Swedish Lutherans held service
here last Sabbath. The minister from
Orion officiated.
The ice cream festival at the P. M
church on Thursday evening came of
satisfactorily.
Battersby & Sons have shipped part OF
their goods and are disposing of such OF
the goods that cannot conveniently bt
shipped.
T. B. Martin, of St. Davids. Ill.,. il
home for q few days to see his folks
The mines at that place are not doing
much.
The heavy rains have made it bad on
the farmers IN getting their corn planted
Some of it is ready for working, but
can't be done, as the weeds are growing
fast.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Glenn have been
entertaining Mrs. Reynolds, of Montana,
for few days. She left this week fol-
Elmira, N. Y.
There is gentleman here wishing tt
buy q car load of horses. We do mo-
know how he will succeed, but hope hi
will. as good horses are plenty.
Z. Twomley and Ben Lewis have
leased the Black Diamond coal mine, land
are operating several miners. The storm
on the 10th blew down part of theil
| chimney.
Our new postmaster has been officially
informed of his appointment. DsviC
Lyons is the successful one. Many of the
republicans are dissatisfied with the
choice. II Mr.. Gest had known all abou
the situation, he might have appointed
another applicant. which would hav,
given him better vote the next election.
Mr.. Freeberg resigned some time ago
A great many republicans as well az
democrats express regrets on account o.
his going out, rs he has been a mode
officer and has given the office the strict
est attention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
AT THE THEATRE.
''Karl" Gardner in His New Play,
.ratherpanAn-R Newt

''Karl'' Gardner In His New Play
"FatherIandn-Rhea Next.
Charles A. Gardner, the popular Ger,
man comedian. appeared at Harper
theatre last evening as Herman Leopold
Tyrolean guide, in romantic comedy
called "Fatherland." which affords hin
ample scope for the display of his pc
culiar and varied talents. Mr.. Gardner
is one of the best opponents of eccentric
German character now on the stage, ant
is in addition an excellent dancer anc
pleasing vocalist. He is surrounded by
number of clever people. whose sing
ing. dancing and mimicking materially
aid in producing an altogether pleasing
performance. In act II there is an exae,
reproduction of German spinning-bee,
in which genuine spinning wheels are
introduced, and in the fourth act the
famous "Fatheriand Quartette" rendered
q number Of selections which were
enthusiastically received.
On Saturday evening the star attrac.
ton of the dramatic season at Harper's
theatre is to appear, when Mile. Rhea is
to give her presentation of Shakespeare's
Much Ado About Nothing" Mile.
Rhea is not only most beautiful woman
and accomplished actress. and the great
est social favorite of the better class of
society in the theatrical profession, but
is as well one Of the most liberal in char
liable matters. Every year she gives
away thousands of dollars to charitable
institutions. to say nothing about the
numerous benefit performances she gives.
Added to all this, she is a pure woman.
No wonder she is the feted pet of society
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
CLAsHING CLOUDS.
A Night OF Fury Among the Elements
Electric Bolts.

A Night OF Fury Among the Elements
Electric Bolts.
Such a nightr From an hour after
midRigh, until almost the dawn of day.
there was such clashing of the elements
that has not been known in Rock Island
before in many years. The clouds rubbed
together, snapped their eyes and CRASHED
their tee b in each others faces, groaned
and weep. As near as can be judged four
terrific storms visited this vicinity in quick
| succession. Hardly had the retreating
bombs OF one died away when the adj
vance artillery of another was heard.
The deep veil that concealed the stars
was almost continuously illuminated by
the fire flashes and swapping electricity.
An ARGUS representative who ventured
out when the fire bells rang at 2:15 this
morning, found the atmosphere thor
oughly charged with electricity, and was
afraid to raise his umbrella lest the lights
ming should strike it.
1t was a night of terror and delight: of
terror to those whose nature is such that
they are nervous in times of storm. and
OF delight to the lightning rod man who
has been an active creature in Rock ISL
and of late and who was out bright and
early this morning with his exulting ex>
clamation, Il told you So" Every fash
from the clouds seemed to have struck
somewhere. so quick was the response of
thunder. The frame house owned by
Mrs. Mary A. Leighton located at 615
Third avenue and occupied by the fami>
lies Of Geo. Burtroft and 8. II.
Dean, was struck. the electric bolt
descending on the north gable and
running down through the walls. A
flame shot up from the roof, which was
discovered by the night Waterman at tn ,
lower mill, who sent in an alarm from one
of the Franklin stations. and that cons
paDy was On hand in an almost incredi-
BILE short time and had the fire subdued
In short order. The Phoenix also turned
out promptly. The damage will not ex
coed $500. and the premises are insured
in the London & Liverpool & Globe com-
psny in Loosely & Kuowlton's agency
for $400
The flag pole on school building No.
4. the old high school. was struck, the
lightning running down into the rafters,
but the heavy drenching rain suLdued the
fire before any serious damage was done.
The cattle sheds on the premises of the
vinegar works in West Davenport were
struck, fired and entirely consumed, en-
failing loss of $3.50. A number of
cattle were rescued from the building.
A new house in course of constru ctiOn
by Charles Nelson, of Moline, at the cor
ner of Thirteenth avenue and Tenth
street was struck, but the driving rain
prevented fire, and the damage is only
nominal.
In the country heavy fall of rain is
reported in many instances, doing much
damage to vegetation and growing crops.
Bridge Tender Sweeney of the Rock
river bridge, states that the largest hail
he ever saw fell at an early hour this
morning.
Lightning is reported to have struck a
barn in the vicinity of Port Byron. and
destroyed considerable farm stock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Court Culi,px.,

The jury in the McDarrah damage suit
against the city was secured yesterday
afternoon and the case begun. 1t is
composed Of c Boston, T F Vincent, C
Bagnar. ] d Beecher, John Schmidt, Fl
Hetter. George Bromley. T Fleetwood.
B Q Frysinger, William Harrison, John
Bopes and David WEIGH.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Attention, q. A. &.

All comrades of John Buford post, No.
243, Department of Illinois, G. A. R..
visiting comrades and veterans not men,
beers of the G. A. R., are earnestly re-
questei to meet at John Buford post
room, No. 1909 Second avenue, at 10 a.
m. sharp, Sunday. May 26th, to march to
the Central Presbyterian church to at.
tend memorial service. By order of
THoMAe CAMPBELL, Com.
NJ. T. STAFFORD, Adj.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Com mandery Inspection.

Last evening occurred the annual in
spection OF Everts' Commandery No. 10,
Knights Teinplar. There was large at,
tendance OF Sir Knights, the inspection
being by Very Eminent Sir Geo. NJ.
Moulton, deputy grand commander of
the grand commandery of the state.
The Red Cross degree was worked on
four applicants and magnificent ban.
quet was furnished by Krell & Math.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
NJ. Mary's Graduates.

The Palladium, published by the senior
class of St Mary's school, Knoxville,
contains the following list of the young
ladies who will graduate from that excel
lent seminary next month: Stella N .
Jackson, Alice B. Stone, Effie K. john
son, Grace p. Jones, Thirza Perkins,
Isabel Porter, Kate II. Phillips, Marion
E. Potter, l.. May Short, Clara L. Wheel.
er, Grace K. Warnock, Marion D. Wood.
ward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
AGreat show.

Owing to the success that Rocky
Mountain Tom, the lone trapper. has met
with, he has decided to stay at his
present location, No. 1919 Second avenue.
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
street, until June 1, with his wild west
menagerie of live wild birds and animals
Admission 10 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
County Buildings.
TRANSVERSE

21-Otis Dimick to Loran A Gingles,
lot 81, South Rock Island, $500.
John w Graham to John Nelson, pt e
2, NV 4. IL. II. 2w, $1,000.
LICENSED To WED.
20-John E Crouch. Anna NJ Hanon.
Barstow.
21-Daniel N Mackln, Leland, ILL.,;
Grace Lynch, Rock Island.
22-Hans w Hanson, Mrs Anna NJ
Oswald, Davenport. Peter A Moody,
Coe; Mary d Crowley. Yuma. Leonar-
dus Verdick, Louise Verbrugge. Moline
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Notice.

A special meeting of the Citizens Inn
provement association will be held at
their rooms in the opera house block,
Thursday evening. May 23d. for the pur>
pose Of consulting on matters Of interest
to the city. A full attendance is desired.
FRED HAss, Pres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
Or0au Recital.

There will be grand organ recital at
the Congregational church, Moline,
Thursday evening. this week. by Frederic
Archer, of London. England, one of the
most celebrated of living organists.
Tickets 30 cents. Street cars to Rock
Island after the concert.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
For sale.

Fourteen dry lots on four yesrs time.
with six per cent per annum, to any one
wishing to build this summer.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23

The peculiar purifying and building up
powers of Hoods Sarsaparilla make 1t
the very best medicine to take at this sea-
son.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23
AL ASK
Refrigerator

hCOmpetition with the Leading Refigerators of the
United States received the highest award for economy
dre, using 217 much ice its best compet-
Oand 917 much of its would be competitors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-23

Heavy rains have assured splendid
crops IN western and southern Oregon.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-05-14
SENSATION OF COLOR.
N otes on the Comparative Cost OF Diner
ent Impressions.

Prof s. p. Langley, it is said, has
recently succeeded in measuring the
amount Of energy which Is used IN
impressing upon the retlna the sehsa
zion of certain kinds of light. His re-
snlts rive u good idea of the minute
,naosurements which physicists can
make The standard or unit OF meas
urement in these minute matters Is the
ononnt of work done in raising
pramme, which is about htteen anu
one-half grains, to height OF one
,ortimater. or less than two-htths OF
an inch. insignificant as this seems
70 he Prof. Langley estimates that the
same expenditure of energy would sui
Goo n give MS the sensation OF crimson
600 times and the sensation OF green
lioht 100. 900, 900 times. 1t Is curious
"a note that the sensation OF red Is
100 ono times as difficult to produce ~
that of its complimentary Color green
Here is at once most peauIllul CA
n1,nation of the reason why greer
n;ves the eve repose and red dlsturo'
t. Red strikes the sensitive ner W
with all this additional force ANA
teur photographers well kho" NOV =.
fatiaiino it is to work many hours Il
. aaen red light, and they may So
from these measurements tna' IL !
really the most wearying to the se opsr
nerve. Moreover, when we renee
that the commonest form OF coiol
blindness is an inability to see RED
are impeled to ask whether TINS m, ma
not also have some eonhee'ion ,at =
the comparatively large amour.
energy needed to impress Una, ,n, se sens
ZION on an ordinary eye nc Se"7'
ton of red is the most dllilcnl' ior ' ,'
tnre to produce, and many eyes al. ~ :,
sufficiently sensitive for u ever "
nrodnced at all.-Bostor Herald
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-05-14
Gettin. "A S,uAt OF.

las lights Of well known electric light
"~Appahy having fallen into tho bad habit OF
sOnS cut o!tener tara well regulated lights
'aouid, the electrician won the confidence of
asahple minded tGisa hand and learned from
ula that whom soyla " tho laborers wanted
a :. off they d!sananged the machinery.
~ tle electrician pretended to sympathize with
us eohii1ins friuad and unfolded plan by
S a any e'np!oye could get night off At
4V proper moment ono Of the men took his
s a. and taking with him an iron bar smote
NO wires o'nso to dynamo "A strong cur
~, ~ 'saped from the lines, flashed up the bar
- s.u AnoeSed the astonlshed Hibernian fiat on
y oacR lie had to take the night off to re-
III ''ei IRON tho effects Of the shock, and the
ss alultieiy ran better thereafter. -Philadel
phia Times