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The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
Arrangement of Canal Locks.

Quite an achievement has recently been achieved by French engineers in the arrangement or working of canal locks, by which the principle of the common hydraulic elevator is in part applied to the raising of the boats. One of these locks, or, as they may be termed, elevators, has been for some time in successful operation on the llne of the Neuffosse, in the northern part of France. This sys- tenn, briefly described. consists in rais- ing and lowering canal boats by simply balancing their res pective weights, the process being assisted by hydraulic pressure. The traffic on the canal in question, from the Atlantic to the highlands of Northeastern France, through the Department of Pas de Calais, is saiG to have reached some eight hundred thousand tons per year, and in order to raise each boat I'D the ninety-eight feet incline at Fontinettes has required, under the ordinary sys- tenn, some five or six hours. The en- gineers having learned of the con- struction in England of a hoisting ap- paratus for eighty-ton boats on the canal connecting the Trent and the Mersey, it was decided by them to adopt that plan for this purpose, en- larging and strengthening the chambers" so as to raise a boat of three hundred tons, and on this prin- ciple the traffic is now carried on.-N. Y S11n
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
THE wEsTE3H COWBOY

Qualities That Arc In iispansaD!o to Suc-
 cess on C;Ie Plains.
 To be a successful cowboy one must be skillful in four qualities. He must be good rider, have complete con- trol of his lariat, good knowledge of the country and be keen judge of cattle and their brands. Riding all sorts of horses, as he does, soon gives him an intuitivo knowledge as to whether any particular horse will give him trouble, and when once on he has got to stick for all he knows how. His rope comes in handy fifty times a day, either to catch some maddened COW or runaway calf, to haul wood and hundreds of other uses Without a knowledge of the country he could never pilot a branch of cattle to the main herd or could he look up strays, and finally other cattiemen would palm off the most miserable specimens upon him if he could not tell good beef from bad. His readiness to dis tinguish and knowledge of the vari- ous marks used to denote ownership is exceedingly important, especially in the spring, as disputes frequently arise.
 All these qualities really good cowman excels in, and when to these is added cheerfulness, adaptability and good humor, it is hard to find a more pleasant companion. The life Is hard, but the freedom and excite ment seem in most instances to out weigh the hardships. Philadelphia Times
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
hIsToRic DARK DAYS"
PhenomeBa Due t9 Very Heavy, Thick
 Clouds, Mingled with Smoke.

PhenomeDa Due t0 Very Heavy, Thick
 Clouds, Mingled with Smoke-
 The ''dark day" first mentioned oc- cured in New England on May 19, 1780. The darkness became as great as it ordinarily is Cn clear night Candles were lighted in houses, and many superstitious people wee great iy alarmed. dropped their labors, and betook themselves t0 religious devo- tions- It appeurs that, with regard to the state of the atmosphere preeed- ing this uncommon darkness, it was noticed in many sections, for several days before, that the air seemed to be of smoky and vap3rous character, The sun and moon exhibited an unu- sual color, and Invested Of their usual brightness and lucid aspect. The time of the commencement of this ex- traordinary darkness was between the hours of ten and eleven in the fore noon of Friday, and continued until the middle of the following night. The morning was cloudy and darkish, and the sun, rising towards the zenith, gave no increase of light, as usual, but on the contrary, |. 2 darkness con tinued to increase throughout the day. The color of objects is another point of interest. That Of the clouds was com pounded of a faint red yellow and brown-that during the darkness ob- jects which commonly appear green, were of the deepest green verging to blue, and that those which appear white were tinged with yellow. In most places thunder was heard q number of times in the morning. The clouds soon began to rise from the southwest, with gentle breeze, and there were several small showers before eight o'clock. The water that fell was found to have an unusual character, being thick, dark ard sooty. The rain water which people saved in tubs was the subject Of universal and wondering remark. 0n examining the water there w6s found light scum upon t, which, op being rubbed between the thumo and finger, seemed to resemble the black ashes Of burnt leaves; the water also gave the same strong sooty smell which character ized the air. There is no doubt but that the upper nir was charged with the smoke of burning forests, prob ably many miloJ away, and that the pressure of the atmosphere becoming less Git was noted that the barometer fell considerably this smoke came earthwari, and was mingled with the heavy rain clouds.
 A great many ''dark days" have been chronic.cd, the most ancient be- ing in 295 E. C., and A. D. 252, TAG and 775. England had dark days" in January, 1907, and October 21, 1916. Detroit had on on October 19, 1862. Another remarkable one was in Canada, October lG. 1868. London is subject to them, because of the fog and smoke. They are all doubtless due to very heavy, thick clouds, mingled with saoke.-Toledo Blade,
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
HUMOROUS.

The chilly zephyr captures the russet leafet, and the fawn top coat of last fall comes smiling from the dye ing establishment lovely peacock blue.
 -'1 wish to propose for the hand of your daughter. (Which Of them, young man? Which of them?' 'Wei. I don't know. Now, in confidence, which Of them would you advise a feI- low to take? e?'--Exchange.
 Medical Examiner (for insurance company)-''You appear to be in g very weak. nervous, depressed physical condition" Applicant for insurance -"Yes. your agents have been chin ming at me for six months.
 -Mother-s'To think that my little Ethel should have spoken so imperti- nertly to papa to-day at dinner! She never hears me talk in that way to him. Ethel (stoutly)-"Well, but you choosed him, and 1 didn' t."-Har- per's Bazaar.
 Young Man Qooking over hotel register)-'I see that Joshua Craw- fish, of fCrawfshvilIe, is stopping here. Where can I find him? He's an uncle of mine" Clerk-"I think you'll find him in the elevator; he's been riding up and down all the forenoon.
 A stationer's traveller, having had a run of bad luck in prosecuting busi- ness, received from the ''boss" the fol- lowing telegram: eff you can't make expenses, come home at once" The reply was: "All right. Can make plenty of expenses, but no sales.
 Domestic Bliss--''You seem very happy, Dora" Dora ''Ah, yes; l have every reason to be. We have a beautiful home, two lovely children, Q snug sum in the bank. my husbands $ life is insured for $20,O0O, and his health is very far from robust. ."-Life.
 -"Who is that distinguished look ing gentleman over there?" "That is General Airbleau, the great military man." "Ah, the great military man. I havo heard of him. What battle was he inP" 'What battle? don't know, I'm sure. He's magazine writer, you know. "-Merchant Traveller.
 -Slasher-''I wish you would hand me that old corn-cob pipe out of that drawer, and you might shove the cus- pidor over this way while you are about it." Puffer-''IYhat are you going to write about now?" Slasher Il am Just starting a crushing ed itorial headed The Cigarette Must Co., By the way, have you got any chewing tobacco about ou?"-America.
 -Wife--''John, you will be pleased, I am sure, to hear that Uncle Rufus, who was here this afternoon, think our Tommy has decided musical talent. He has made him present of Q baaJ,- tiful fageolet. Tommy can already run the scale on Where are you going, JohnP" Husband (savagely seizing his haD-'I am going down town to buy bicycle fer Tommy. "- Chicago Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
THE BLACK LEOPARD.
How the Fiercest of the Cat Tribe Looks
 When Confined.

How the Fiercest of the Cat Tribe Looks
 When Confined.
 In the menagerie in Central Park in New York is a black leopard. Not light or brown hair appears upon his silky skin. He is as black as dress of black silk. He is probably a native of Southern Asia, and rare speci- men, though black leopards are rot uncommon there. Look him in the face, and, cat-like, he shuts his green eyes and turns his head. Rather under the full size of the best of leopards, 1.-the of limb and powerful, this rare beast of the jungle takes his prison life with apparent contentment He lies a part of the time stretched out upon the bottom of his cage with his eyes closed, but he is so nearly awake all the time that a soft touch of a stranger hand would rouse him to anger. This leopard does not ''change his spots," yet he has somewhere, probably, a brother who is spotted. He seems to live happily with beau tifully spotted leopard, little larger than himself, with whom there ap- pears to be no i'll temper or family quarrel.
 ''Is he dangerousP'
 The attendant replied: Not at all when he is safely confined. but let him loose and there would be trouble at every jump"
 ''Is he ever in a savage mood?"
 ''Oh, yes; there are times when his low, savage growl or purr-r is enough to give one fair warning"
 ''But he is tame, is he not?'
 "Tame! That creature never will be tame. He is under subjection only when he is in close confinement. One leap into the open air and his savage nature would burst out His move ments are quicker than those of a lion and he could carry off a two-year-old buck"
 'Is there any other black leopard in this country?"
 "I believe not, and very few except in Southern Asia. This one is very black and rare animal.
 ''Wonder if Sarah Bernhardt would like him for pet-she likes little tigers.p
 Sarah Bernhardt! Every bone in her body he would crush as you would crumble peanut in your teeth. This beautiful black bird is a pet only when he is very safely confined. See how quietly he lies there now, but let him loose upon that lawn and he would be transferred into wild and different animal in an instant. His innate disposition is not of the loveli- est sort. His affection is for uncooi,ed beef. You had better not put yo'I hand through the bars to stroke Ii fur; with one stroke of his paw hi long. strong claws would tcer the fcsl, from your bones. Cor. Cincin- nati Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
Not Without Its Advantages.

Smith notice you are as bald as an ostrich's egg, Jones.
 Jones-Been that way since I was a young man.
 S.-Don't you find it little annoy ing?
 J.-Well. it is not without its a l. vantages. I am @ married man. yoI know. Boston Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13

ED. L. HUNTLEY & CO, Manufact- urers and Wholesale Dealers in Clothing for Men, Boys and Children, 122 and 124 Market St Chicago, III. 20. Box 66Z.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13

sRs7S In ordering Suits or Overcoats observe &szF strictly following rules for measure ment: Breast measure, over vest, close up un- der arms. Waist measure, over pants, Inside leg measure, from crotch to heel.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13

-''So long as Ireland was silent under her wrongs, England was deaf to her cries. ."-1r;sh Newspaper.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13
Ask your dealer for Ed L. Huntley & Co.'S
HONEST CLOTH|NG

If our goods are not in the hands of soma STOREKEEPER in your section, you can PRO- CURE THEM from the BEST KNOWN and largest MAIL-ORDER Wholesale CLOTHING HOUSE in the world, at prices that will MAKE YOUR eyes snap and KEEP YOU guessing how we can afford TO DO IT. If your DEALER does not keep our goods. ssnd to us and we WILL fur nish you Suit or Overcoat, express or mail paid, on receipt of price. We will win and hold your patronage if you try us with an order We h6ve built up this immense business by our methods, and by doing by oth-
 rs es we would be done by.
 ED. |. HUNTLEY 6 Co, Style Originetors.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-03-13

References-First National Bank of Chi cago. capital $30O0, coo; Continental National Bank of Chicago, capital g, ,000 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
300 Reward SlOO

The readers of the ARGUS will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
10 all its stages. and that is catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Cstarrh being constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Cstsrrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
It's work. The proprietors have go much
faith In Its curative powers. that they
offer one hundred dollars for any case
that 1t fails to cure Send for list of ties.
timonials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. 0.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
whit be a EiaseoY

Does Chicago really intend to hold a
worlds fair in 1882 If SO, isn't it about
time that she was getting at herselfr'
Here it is the latter days of November,
1890. and even the site is not definitely
decided upon. Not building has been
designed, nor general plan of the expo
sition adopted. If it takes as long to ar
range these preliminaries as ithas to settle
the site question. it is safe to say that no
fair will be held. There appears to be al.
together too many national commissions
ers. local directors lady managers. direc-
tor-geDersls, vice presidents, ct cetera.
Among the horde of cooks It would not
be strange if the broth were spoiled.
Then, also, 1t seems as if too much
were being attempted The Paris expo
sition covered less than three hundred d
acres. and it is admitted to have been
the grandest and most successful ever
held. Ii was so vast that the half could
not be seen by the ordinary visitor. Yet
1t is proposed that the Columbian expo
sition shall occupy eight hundred or a
thousand acres. In their efforts to make
the fair colossal success, the Chicago
people are likely to make it colossal
failure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22

A very sandy soil win absorb very
little moisture from the air. The finer
the sand the more it will absorb. Clay
soils will absorb more moisture than
sandy soils; what is known as garden
mold more than clay soil. while soil
rich in humus will absorb more than
any of the others. Soils are microscopic
according TO their porousness, and it is
well to bear in mind that the power to
absorb water vapor is the same, to a
certain extent, AS the power to absorb
other gases which assist in plant growth.
To keep the soil mellow is the evident
lesson from these facts, says Rural New
Yorker. not necessarily because mellow
top soil acts rs a mulch, but because It
collects gases and vapors which, in a
dry period, serve to feed and invigorate
the plant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
W'RIT OF ERROR.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,, Within and for the
Northt I'm Grand Division
SUPREME COURT. OF said STATE.
rOr tc Appellate Court of Illinois in and for
the Secon.l District.
Am ette Guyer, Executrix of the Estate Of Samuel
;. Guyer, deceased, Annette Guyer, Edward II.
Gujer pnd Annette Guyer plaintiffs In errur,
ys. Sohr H. Wilson Holmes Hakes. George N.
alexander T. Bentley, Thomas J. Robinson
Charles L. Walker. The Rock island Paper Com
nsny, Piilemoll L. Mitchell. Phil Mitchell, Will
liam ii. Gcst, Elmore Hurst aud Cornelius
L,nde.
WssREhs. The said Annette Guyer exeeutrix Of
the estate of samuel :. Guyer deceased, Annette
Guyer, Edward Ii Guyer and Annette Guyer have
sued out writ of error from said supreme court
reve rse judgment obtained by said John H.
Wilson against said Annette Guyer, executTix,
etc, Annette Guyer, Edward b. Guyer and An
nette Guyer in u certain cast In which Holmes
Hak es, George NJ. ID. Hakes. William T. Riggr
SteI hen A. Msin, Alexander t. Bentley. Thomas
j. Robinson, Charles L. Walker. The Rock Island
Paper Company, Philemon L. Mitchell, Cornelius
Ign lie, Phil Mitchell. William n. Gest and Elmore
W. Hurst are also parties in the said Appellate
Con rt of illinois in and for the second district
which saiti writ OF error is now pending in said
Sup 1eme Court; and whereas a writ of Scire
Fac as has been duly issued herein, returnable on
the hrst Gay Of the next term of said Supreme
Goa It, he holden Ottawa, in said state On the
First Tuesday in March, next, according TO law ;
and whereas, also, it appears by affidavit on file in
the clerk'u office OF said Supreme Court that he
said Holmes Hakes, George NJ. ID. Hakes William
T. Riggs, stephen A. Main, Alexander Il. Bentley
are nonresidents of the state of Illinois, and with
out he reach of the process Ct aid Supreme court
Now, therefore, you, the said Holmes Hakes
Geo rye NJ. ID. Hakes. wiliam Il. Riggs. Stephen A.
Main. AleNanderT. Bentley. the said defendants
in error, whose non-residence appears as afore-
SAID are hereby notified TO be and appear before
the Justices OF said Supreme Court, at the next
tern OF said court TO be holden at ottawa In said
state, on the First Tuesday in March next. TO hear
the record and proceedings brought into said
supreme Court return OF said writ OF errors and
the errors assigned IL you shall f and further
to do ana receive what said shall order in this
behIlf.
Dated October 29th, A. D.. 1890.
A. ii. TAYLOR, Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
Introducing "a Queen.

The following query was recently
answered in The American Bee Jour
nal:
''ln dividing for increase will it be
advisable TO introduce queen into the
queenless portion of the artificial swarm
immediately after dividing, or would it
be better to wait few days before Civ
ing them a queen? Messrs. Cook, Vial
Ion, Dadant, Dibbern, Doolittle, Mason.
Pond and Mahin all expressed prefer
ence for introducing queen at once
when practicable. r. l.. Taylor said:
"For introducing virgin queens would
have the colonies queenless seven days.
Introduce laying queens at once in a
cage" Mrs. Harrison said: Introduce
the first night after dividing" James
Heddon said: "All depends. No one
can lay down a rule for introducing
queens. Everything depends upon the
immediate condition and circumstances. :"
The editor answered: "Introdr,e lay
ing queen in cage at once, so that each
part of the divided colony may have a
good queen, and may continue to build
up by increasing numbers"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
DRAINAGE,
VERTICAL SECTION OF ICE HOUSE.

VERTICAL SECTION OF ICE HOUSE.
They may be single plank or boarding,
or laid up with double walls. The sim
plest board shauty will answer, provided
it holds the sawdust well and drainage
and ventilation above are fully secured
la the first cut are represented two
houses built in this way: One cheap
and simple. the plank siding resting on
the inside of the stout posts and left open
above for ample ventilation The other,
more elaborate, gives n somewhat orna-
mental effect. The most finished and
elaborate structure will fail to keep ice
If the three requisites are absent-com-
pact casing of the ice ON all sides with
sawdust, perfect drainage and ventila-
ton overhead. A needless amount of
sawdust is often used. A uniform thick
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
ADVICE 10 norHrns.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain OF cutting teethf II 90,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incaIculable. II
viii relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately. Depend upon it mothers, there
is no mistake about 1t. 1t cures dysen.
terry, diarrhoea. regulates the stomach
and bowels. cures wind collie, softens the
gums. reduces Inflammation and gives
tone and energy to the whole system
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the Oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22

SIMPLE ICE HoUsE-oRSAhRSrAL ICE
HOUSE
thorough trial and prefer the former, as
being simpler, more easily managed and
less liable to have air crevices in the saw
dust.
In the second cut is represented a
vertical section of such an ice house, the
contents being built of solid blocks of
ice, and the sawdust being compactly
filed in as this ice structure goes up.
The ice rests on sawdust and is covered
with it of equal thickness. The figure
i'll the third cut is u horizontal section of
the same.
II readers viii see that the mass of
solid ice is thus incased on its four sides
and top and bottom with compact saw
dust, and has good drainage below and
free ventilation at the top, they will
have no difficulty in keeping ice, what
ever the walls may be built with, pro-
vided they hold the sawdust in place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22

A good way for keeping cabbage
through the winter is to store it in shall
low trenches, heads down, in the garden
or field where it was grown. Spots
should be selected that are sufficiently
well drained TO prevent the surface water
from rains settling around the heads
long enough to soak and rot them. The
heads should be covered with earth.
leaving the ends of the roots sticking
out. A deep covering of earth is not
required. When wanted for use it can
be taken out without much trouble. even
IN moderate freezing weather. by begin
ming ut one end of the rows. Contact
with the earth keeps the heads crisp and
fresh much better than can be done
by storing them away in cellars. All
the outside leaves that adhere well
should be left on.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-22
THE NEW RAILWAY POWER

Our street car system Eiectrfc
Equspnent Being Rapidly Pus To.
gesher-work nc the Power Plant.
A. L. Ide. Of the firm Of A. L. Ide &
Son, Springfield, was in the city yester-
dav In consultation with superintendent
Schnitger Of the Holmes lines. ide &
Son are to furnish the seven 25.horse
power engines. and he is here to get
things in shape for them. They viii be
placed side by side on a bed of rock and
concrete 1880 feet In size, and each of
them will run 100 horse rover dynamo.
The engines are of the compound con-
densing double expansion type, and are
fine machines OF their class. Their low
pressure cylinders are 90 inches in di.
aineter, the high pressure ones 10. and
the stroke is IA inches. The work of
setting them will commence inside of two
weeks. and they will soon be in place.
The condenser is on the ground now and
Is being unloaded. and the boilers will be
on hand soon
The work Of putting in foundations for
the machinery is advancing rapidly a..
the power house on Second avenue. A
portion OF the building is now being
torn out to admit of an addition.
The trolley wire is being rapidly put in
place over the double track through the
city and the overhead equipment as far
as Rock Island is concerned will be in
place IN two weeks. There are but a
few blocks of ground wire to be laid in
the paved district.
General Supi. Schnitger left last eve.
ming for st. Louis to consult with the st.
Louis Car Company with regard to the
fifty new cars ordered. the colors. mum
bers. etc., and to arrange for the stoves,
and also to have the cars which are to be
assigned to the bluff lines On both sides
OF the river provided with every precau.
ton known in the way of safety brakes