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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
Very Inonnnrinnn.

sister-You cugat not to have sung
that song about hat lat night lst as
NJ. Smith was coming in, Tommy.
Tommy-Tnat song, 'Where did
you get that hal9' why don't see why
| should not sing that Most all the
boys sing it now.
Sister-But it was very much out of
place. You ought to have perceived
that Mr.. Smith was wearing silk hat
for the first time last evening.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
Fact af HnrYard.

Professor-G G.ntlemen. my words are
now proceeding Ut Of my mouth with
he velec city Of a cannon ball.
Boggsy 0oF, ggs)-Wonder if that's
what is called shooting eff your
mouth. n-LamD0oa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
A Modern Marine Monster.

The brand new ship Rappahannock,
The largest wooden vessel ever built,
has arrived at PhIla lclpiia from Bath,
Me. where she was built at cost of
1925. 600. Such complete specimen
Of marine architecture never foated up
lhe Delaware, and she was heartily
,aluted by all the vessels in the har Dor
ires pective of nationality as she glided
past the city front.
Her dimensions are 2S7 feet long, Asa
ieet beam, and her total tonnage 1858
act. In the construction of this big
,hip 700 tons Of Virginia cak and l.
200, 600 feet OF Virginia pine timber
were used. The frame is of oak and
we'll seasoned when put up, and the
arst quality of Georgia pine was used in
the CO sling, deck frames and planking.
The main keelson is 8 feet inches in
depth; bilge keelsons. If inches flush;
lower deck beams, Is by IS; between
deck beam. ~ by ii; upper deck
beams, IL by Il; and the spar deck
beams at the main hatchway are is by
Is; the decks are Of yellow pine and
the quarter deck extends forward to the
mairmast.
The Rappahaunoc'I is the heaviest
spared ship that ever f)ateI the stars
and stripes. Her mainmast is SO feet
long and 38i inches in diameter; the
foremast is 3s feet long and 3s inches
in diameter, the main topmast, So feet ;
ma N top gallant mast, r main
yard, 95 feet; fore yars~ s yer
main-top-sail-yard, 81 feee, 4 = -
main top sail yard, 81 feet; lower main
top. gallant yard, 70 feet; upper main
top gallant yard, Ga feet; main royal
yard, So feet; main sky-sall yard, A;
feet. The lower mlsts are of Georgi'
pine, a1d the other spars of Oregon
pine. The ship has a steel bowsprit,
which is an Innovation. 1t has no jib'
boom. Her spread of canvas will b.
Is, 600 yards.
On August IA last, while President
Harrison was in Bath, the keel of tht
huge ship had just been lai AMI h
visited Me yard aud walked on the kee
IS eut length. In the handsome
cabin h, Figs photograph of Presiden
: IIarrisolk kswith the inscription in tn
Presidents own handwriting, "Ma
every voyage o the ship Rappahannoc'
{ be prosperous. Benjamia Harrison"
The Rappahan kock will load / 2oO,
: 300 gallons Of o0 in case, for japan
! -4azza - AzssaA--4.lld azAr-e.
profit OFT manWa Iloosicr, for Chin
offers a really market for all that cal
ever be dug in this State. They readiI,
pay in New York $50 an ounce for III,
real Corean article as me iicino anC
81 so for ours, and of course one il
often substituted for the other Tn,
very word is Chinese one, sign yine
che power Of maa." And all this il
because of the frequeut fanciful rescm
blance Of some roots to the human
body, legs and all. Tho hunting C
these roots is pursued with all the ardol
Of gold-seeking. Large and choice
specimens are carefully preserved in
embroidered coverings and inclosed in
cases Of varying sizes, the whole being
locked in brass bound chests, an ex-
traordinarily fine specimen being valued
at $500, an this for a paltry root
named by US Pdnlx, and clagsed as a
feeble tonic stimulaat, and in a country
where human life is not valued at the
paltry price Of the &c it takes to sus-
ain it. -hdiaaaP2Ls JmRal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
IseIsaras IS Biz rs .s' IN Nm d II - i 4! i!

an you grlsp the idea that an ice
3 such as just reported, 700 feet
high, that is, 700 feet out of wa.e-,
and seven miles long, must weigh
Thousands of millions of tons7 Fresh
water, you sec, and only about an
eighth of their Lux visible. Which
means mountain of ice 5000 feet high.
Higher and bigger than any other of
the Adirondacks; say about the siz, of
Mount Washington, not as we see il,
Iut from the sea level Sonnet hing has
been happening up there among Green
lands ic5 mountains. What7-New
Yors Tti5u7e.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
The Burglars Mistake.

''You arc Lcro for safe burglary !
believe, " remarked the prison visitor TO
g. inmate.
Nav" replied the latter. q
thought 1t was safe but it wasn't"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
OLD CLOTHES.
BY MARY KYLE DALLAS.

s'For once I've beea made q fool OIL
said Mr.. Pattipan, just before ne went
out to breakfast one morning. Fe
taken bad money, and no more know
from whom than | know the Koran.
And what is more" added Mr.. PATTI
nan. II shall offer it to some one II
carry it about with me, and get lnto
difficulties. Ill leave it here.
He put it into the china bowl full oi
visiting cards that stood on table IN
the corner of his wiGe's parlor as ne
spoke, kissed her, and took his way to
those regions vaguely spoken OF IS
sdown- town. and Mrs. Pattlpan
looked at the counterfeit note, and IL
order that she might not make somt
mistake herself tore it across the middle
before thro wing it back into the china
bowl.
''Mr. Pattipan never observed SUN
GENTLY" she said to herself. ellis or
gans of reflection are large, but his or
pans of observation are small.
Mrs. Pattipan had studied pArenolog1
in her youth, when it was fashionable
to do so, and had habit of attri butint
peoples virtues or failing' to thei
bumps. Then she went about ne
household duties, ordered the dinner
scolded the servant, arranged her ou
reau drawers and attended to Mr.. Patti
pans buttons, and in the middle Q
this task heard the door bell ring.
rang twice without being answered
cook and Sara Jane being IN a dee,
quarrel, occasioned by the reproo is
their mistress-so Mrs. Pattipan, hav
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g. Il III n
appe tree and just ahead was another
sprout decorated like a Christmas tree,
with bills on every thorn.
II went right to work gathering in
the fruit. There were tens, twenties,
ffties and hundreds twisted around the
twigs, stuck on thorns, or crowded in-
| to the crot ches of limbs. Several bills
were scattered over the ground near by,
and while was gathering them Bslo
brought in ten and a twen from
some distance ahead heard a gun
shot some distance behind me, and it
spurred me on to extraordinary indu :
try while the money market was easy.
plunged ahead, picking bills from
the bushes as l went along and showing
them into the pocket Of my shooting
coat. came across two more little
trees trimmed with greenbacks, anl
then located a regular savings bank
lost in the woods. 1t was big black
locust, with trunk ten inches in di-
ameter, completely covered with bunch.
es of cruel thorns down 10 with
foot Of t ground. The thorns werc
plastered all over with bills, many Of
which were stained with blood from
the fingers of the person who placed
them there. / believ1 I picked up
$3.50 from this tree, and MT bin
was less than fvs.
Down near the foot of the tree was
futtering strip of bue silk, evidently
the hem of a womaa's dress. Up to
this moment l had been too busy 10
think, but this rag set mo to won ler-
ing. How on earth could woman get
into that thicket, l thought, aad get
ting down on my knees l found the
prints Of narrow, sharp heeled shoes in
the moss-covered turf. 1t was woman
sure, and after securing the last note in
sight / followed the trail, picking flom
the bushes on either side of the way an
occasional bin. A hundred yard, from
the locust tree, the track led to tho
edge Of the river between two water
willows, and in the soft mud for several
feet from the shore / could SEQ foo
prints leading out towards the chlnael.
] went back through the willows and
sssnrad myself that the tracks were n OF
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21
AYERS PILLS.

n aad ~ n n kzc Aza ~ n
A large proportion Of the diseases which
cause human suffering result from derange,
ment OF the stomach, bowels, and liver
AYERS CArnARrIc PILLS act directly upon
these organs, and are especially designed to
cure the diseases caused by Their derange.
ment, including Constipation, Indiges-
lion. dyspepsia. ueadagIla S.a.s.ss;. =.
snd host of other ailments, f0r all of
which they are a safe, sure, proupt and
pleasant remedy. The extensive use Of thes,
Pills hy eminent physicians ia regular prac-
tce, shows mnistakably the estimation -
which they are held by the medical profess
s1a
These Pills are compounded of vegetable
substances only. and arc absolutely free from
caiomel on any other injurious Ingredient
sufferer from Headache writes:
"AYER's PMS are ipraluable 70 me. and
are my constant eompanion. ! have been
severe sufferer from Headache and YOUR
PITTS are the only thing could lock to
Tor relief. one dose Will quickly move NV
bowels AMI free my head from rain They
are tile most effective amt the easiest physie
have ever found. 1t is q pleasure 10 me to
speak in their praise, and always do so
when occasion oilers
W. L. PAGF Of w. l.. Page & BRO"
Franklin St, Richmond, Va, June 3, 1882.
II have used AYERS PILLS in number
less instances as recommended by YOU, and
have never known them TO fail to accomplish
the desired result. We constantly keep them
on hand A. our home, and prize them as n
pleasant safe and reliable family medicine.
FOR DYSPEPSIA they are invaluable
!. i. HAYES"
MeNia, Texas. June Il. 1852.
The Epv FRtNcIs II. HARLowF. writing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-03-21

This hetaedy has the enforcement Of Continental
rhyscians and Government Sanitary Commissions.
e well as the thousands ef sufferers to whom 1t has
lra.- q L
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a snflerer from nendacI.e writes

These PILLS are compounded of vegetable
substances only, and arc absolutely free from
caionel on any other injurious Ingredient
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....,:.s.s..ssg ~ ss .ss3gess .y.asaxsss

told this story to two or three persons
and am not afrail to tell it to the
world, provided my name is not used
and l don't get horde of beggars after
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
The SAFE ". M. &. A

The state executive committee of the
Y. NJ. Z. A. met in the west parlor of the
Broadway Presbyterian church last even
ing The members of the committee
present were: J. E. Brown, Geo. P
Townsend, w. F. Livings. Geo.
N. Taylor. all of Chicago; F. II. Burt,
Gslva; L. F. Houghton. Peoria L. B
Volkes. Mscomb; Thad Stevens. Gene>
SEQ; A. NJ. Bruner, Frank Nader and A
D. Sperry, Rock Island.
The business was of routine charac
ter. and large amount of work was &C.
complished. The work was to maj
out outlines of questions and subjects
to be discussed at the state convention
all details OF which have not been fully
decided upon and will not be before the
second meeting of the committee. The
state executive committee present from
other cities were very much pleased with
their treatment while in the city by the
members of the association. and their re-
ception by the christian people of the
city.
The new Y. NJ c. A. building. in their
opinion. will be a. model in convenienc,
and architecture. Ehe ladies of TIT
Broadway church provided refreshments
which were served in the east psrior.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
OBITUARY.
Sudden Death at the Taylor House
Other Mortuary Matters

Sudden Death at the Taylor House
Other Mortuary Matters.
Mrs. Rebecca Francis, wife of Edward
Francis. died suddenly at the Taylor
house at 8 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
The lady had been a sufferer from COM
plication of infrmities for some time. moi
the least of which were heart and brain
troubles. OF late she had been confined
at the county farm for mental alteration,
Last Monday she appeared better and was
brought to the Taylor house. Yesterday
she had relapse and sank rapidly until
death came. She was twenty eight
years of age and leaves with her husband
three children. Coroner Halves was
summoned last evening and swearing a
jury composed of G. j. Searle, George
Archer. W. G. Humphrey, ]. R. John
ston. DR.. g. L. Eyster and Louis Eek
hart. brought out the facts above re-
corded and verdict was rendered ac-
cordingly.
w. s. Fezler, brother of Joseph K.
Fezler, died at the lstter's home. 52f
Twenty fourth street, at o'clock last
evening. Heart troubles from which
he has been a sufferer for years was
the direct cause Of his death
Council Bluff has been his home fol
twelve years. previous to which tims
he was resident of Kewanee, this state.
He leaves one son, M. Fezler, of Kansas
City. who will arrive to attend the flu.
neral which will take place from the
residence of Mr.. j. K Fezler at 10
o'clock tomorrow. Rev. Kellogg Off.
ciating.
Amanda E., daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William Lafferty Of South Rock IslanC
died yesterday morning Of pslpitstion Of
the heart. She was twelve years OF age
The funeral occurs at 2 o'clock Sunday
afternoon from St. Joseph's church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
CITY CHAT.

Wax beans at F. G. Young's.
Spring chickens at F. G.. Young's.
Watermelons on ice at Browners.
Watermelon on ice at F. G.. Young's.
Nice oranges ane lemons at F. G..
Young's.
Mrs. Paul Hamilton is visiting in Chi
cago.
Choice red and black raspberries at F.
@. Young's.
Nice choice oranges and lemons at
Browner's.
Caulifiower, cucumbers and cabbage
at F. g. Young's.
Miss Maggie johnson, of Reynolds,
was in the city today.
C. G. Stromberg. of Chicago. patentee
of the popular Stromberg railroad coupon
| ticket, is In the city.
Supt. d. B. Sudlow and Passenger
Agent r. Stockhouse. Of the r. l. & p.
are in Chicago on business.
A new time card is promised on the
O.. M. & St. P. Sunday. after which the
morning express will leave at 7:30 and
the Savanna passenger will arrive al
1880.
Lost-Tuesdsy evening at Newberg's
spring cove pavilion, q gold bracelet
with settings, leave at this office and
receive reward.
Conductor Fuller's train on the Mil
waukee was two hours late today. caused
by delay on main line, the result Of q
heavy washOut.
Geo. Thompson, Davenport African
was held in bonds of 800 this morning
for carrying concealed weapons. an6
threatening to do great bodily injury.
Oh. for glimpse of that black flag
that used to be called hideous pirate
signal when it went up as the forewarnel
of cold wave but few short months
ago.
The signal service says it is going te
be cooler. II the signal service is de-
ceiving us this time there Is NO reason
why the prognosticator should not be be
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27

headed. Humanity is not in 1T state
to stand much trif1ing these days.
The Standard Theatre company pre-
sented East Lynne" to well satisfied
audience at Harper's theatre last even-
ing. Tonight "Ten Nights in Bar
Room" is to be given, and an excellent
! performance is promised.
| An excursion train came in on the
Burlington this morning under the aus
pices of the Marine band of Galesburg.
The band discoursed a number of pleas
ing selections in front of the Harper
| House this afternoon.
w. C. Collins will be at his Office this
evening from 2 to o'clock. All those
wishing to apply for shares in the
Peoples Building & Loan asso citation
are invited to call. All questions willing
ly answered.
Undertaken J. NJ Sweeney is at his
place of business, 1425 Second avenue,
where he will have his headquarters for
the next three months. Mr. Sweeney is
president of the Undertakers' state asso-
citation, a professional undertaken, and
an expert arterial embalmer.
The county court is wrestling with the
case of Geo. Cool vs.. his mother. for a
| share in the estate of his father. The
case is being tried before Judge Adams
in the main court room. The case is be-
ing holly contested, Notwithstanding
the extreme heat.
The wholesale grocery house of Henry
Darts Sons has decided to observe the
custom of the jobbing Establishments of
many Of the larger cities. and commence
ing tomorrow, will eloae Saturday there
after at 3 p m, thus giving their em>
ployes the: remainder of the day to
themselves.
There was a whirlwind at Orion We'd
| nesday which proved serious matter to
Mr.. Thos. Coffee resident of Rural
| township. He was about to return home
| with load of lumber when his wagon
and team were picked up and whirled
| around and the load of lumber fell on
Mr.. Coffee, breaking his leg above the
knee and causing other injuries. After
medical treatment he was conveyed to
| the residence of his son-in-law. Mr.. San
ford Burnes, where he lies in precarious
| condition. Strange to say no other dam
age has been reported.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
COMMISSIONERS DEERE.

sketch OF the Representative Of This
Community IN the Worlds Fair Man
agement.
The Chicago Tribune of yesterday con-
tains Biographical sketch of each of the
Worlds Fair commissioners, and of Mr.
G. II, Deere. who represents this locality
It says:
Charles II. Deere, republican, is the
head of one of the largest manufacturing
houses 10 the west, that of Deere & Co
at Moline. III. He was born March 90
1887, at Hancock, Addison county, VT
He came to Illinois with his father, John
Deere. the pioneer plowmaker, in 1888,
and located at Grand Detour. The long
journey. for that time, was made in d
common farm wagon. Mr.. Deere at
tended the schools of Grand Detour till
his twelfth year, when he went to Mo-
line, where at that time his father founded
the great industrial enterprise which
bears the family name. Mr.. Deere at
tended school at GriswOld College in
Davenport, Ia. and Knox College in
Gslesburg. H., and graduated from a
Chicago commercial college in 1858 The
following fifteen years he was cashier OF
representative on the road for the
pillow works. In 1868, corpora
ton having been formed, Mr.. Deere
was chosen vice president and gen.
eral manager, and ever since he
has been the executive director. His
business talent also finds exercise in q
number of other industrial enterprises
in Moline. Kansas City, st. Louis. and
elsewhere. He is interested largely in
Chicago property, and is known as one
of the wealthiest men in the State.
Mr. Deere has made the subject OF
fairs study. having attended every ex-
hibition of any Importance in this coun-
try during the last twenty five years as
an exhibitor. He has familiariZcd him,
self with the workings of worlds fairs
abroad. having crossed the ocean three
times for that purpose, while his good
have been shown all around the world
For several years he has been presiden,
of the board of labor statistics of Illi-
nois.
Mr.. Deere was married at Chicago in
1862 to Miss Mary L. Dickinson and his
family consists of his wife and two
daughters. Socially he is as popular in
Chicago, where he is a frequent visitor
as at home, where his house is open
oftener for the reception of friends than
any other in Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
was resting essy at noon today with in-

was resting easy at noon today with in"
dications Of recovery.
Henry Runge. Moline teamster, was
found in his barn completely Frustrated
by the heat at noon today. He had
driven his team in few minutes before
his wife discovered him. DR.. Bernhard.
of this city. was called, and says the man
cannot 1--we but few hours. A moulder
in the Moline Malleable iron works, was
overcome this morning. and is IN SER
ious condition. Runge has since died.
Clay Darrah freight handler in the
G. M. s. St. Paul depot. was overcome
with the heat this morning.
Four men in the employ of the G. r.
I. 6 P. freight house have gone home
sick with the heat.
The saw mills have all shut down
until Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
Rusinesssa,hanxes.

Mr.. G.. o. Hucksteadt has purchased
the interest of Albert FIemming in the
furniture store on Second avenue, east Of
Eighteenth street, of Ksnn s. Flemming
which will hereafter be known as Ksnn
& Hucksteadt. The new member of
the firm is the well known and popu-
lar book keeper at the Peoples Ma
National bank, and will carry into his
business venture, the qualities which
have always won him confidence and
friends, and which will insure continued
prosperity to the extensive business
house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
River Ripleta

The Thistle brought down sixteen
strings of logs.
The Pauline came down with seven
strings of lumber.
The Verne Swain came into port and
went out as usual.
The 10 Long. Emma and Erene D.came
from up river points.
The Irene D, 10 Long, Dan Thayel
and Louisville went north.
The Libbie Conger took out an excur-
sion for White Sulphur.
The stage of the water is 11.45; the
temperature on the bridge at noon wal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
Excursion TO Clinton.

The Lutheran church of Davenport
will give the people of Rock Island q
chance to go to Clinton next Tuesday.
July LIST. on the Libbie Conger for fifty
cents the round trip; children 25 cents.
Boat will leave Rock Island at $50 q. m
and return at $50 p. m. Over three
hours will be given at Clinton. Warm
meals viii be served on the boat by the
ladies of the church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-27
Democratic Primaries.

The democratic voters of the city of
Rock Island are requested to meet at
their respective voting places in the sew
eral wards on Saturday evening. June
2Sth, at 8 p. M, to select delegates to the
county convention to be held at the court
house at 1 80 p. m. Tuesday, July LIST.
The wards are entitled to delegates as
fellows: First, 8; Second, z; Third, g.;
Fourth, z; Fifth, 8; Sixth. A; Seventh. 4.
BY order of the democratic city CON.
mittee. HENRY WHEELAN, Chairman.