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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01

Book agent returning after having
been fired down one fight, to irste
broker)-"But. now. joking aside. won't
you take one copyf"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
HAVE YOU SILVER TO SELL,
Uncle Sam VIII he in the Market on and
After Auc. IL.


WASHINGTON CITY, Aug THE follow
ing circular was issued from the treasury
department today:
"On and after the I3th inst offers for
the sale Of silver bullion, in lots Of not
less than 1900 ounces, aud its delivery.
free OF expense to the government, at any
specified coinage mint OF the United
States, will be received either by tele-
graph or letter for consideration at IL
o'clock m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays OF each week, except when these
days fall on legal holidays.
Instructions to Bidders.
@All bids viii be addressed to The
Director Of the Mint, Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, d. c. will state the
quantity offered in fine ounces, the price
per fine ounce, and the mint at which the
bullion is to he delivered. Bidders will
be notified by telegraph Of the acceptance
or rejection of their offer. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved and also
to accept sny portion OF the sum offered
instead of the whole. The delivery on a
purchase must be complied within ten
days after the acceptance Of the offer.
Payment viii be made by draft on an as
sistant treasurer OF the United States, pay
able in treasury notes.
Character of the Bullion.
sWhen bars bear the stamp of we'll
known refineries such approximate value
viii be paid, pending melt and assay. as
may be regarded safe end proper. When
the bullion purchased is of a character to
require parting or refining the usual mint
charges for these operations will be paid
by the seller. No bars weighing over
1000 ounces will be received No silver
coin, except uncurrent and mutiIated
coins OF the United States, will be received
on account of purchases
lSigDed CIVILIAN WIEDOM.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
THE CAPE MAY COTTAGE.
Russell Harrison Gives Its History-An
InterrfeM Repu.Iiatrd

Russell Harrison Gives Its Hfstory-An
Interview Regulated
NEw YORK, Aug Russell B. Harri-
son, in speaking to press reporter yes
terday about the Cape May cottage, said
that when the parties visi led Washington
City with the deed Of the cottage the
president declined to acct pt the gift, but
told the would be donors mat as they had
prepared the cottage for the family, he
would arrange for them { o go there, and
would determine later whether 70 rent or
bay the cottage Mrs II arrison was so
pleased with the cottage after occupying
IT that the president decid ID 10 bny it and
did So
Other Real Estate Purchases
Referring 70 the Echo Point real estate
purchases. Mr. Harrison said that the
land was bought as an Investment Il
lies outside of the Districs of Columbia,
and could not be affected By any action
OF congress or the District commissioner
The property standing in Mrs. Harrison's
name Is owned by her father, DR.. Scott.
He wished il decided 20 her because of his
great age. and in lieu OF viii.
Recent Interview Denied
Mrs Harrison has informed Russell
Harrison that she never made the state
nlents about the gift of the Cape May cot
tAge which We're attribut ed TO her She
never gave an interview Oh the subject.
Mr. Harrison added that he was sorry
that some independent and Democratic
papers had attacked the ladies cf the
presidents family. The course of these
papers was more marked when the uni
form kind treatment Ms Cleveland re-
ceived from the Republican press Is con-
sidered.
A Rap for n Chicago Paper.
Every lover OF decsncy will resent the
course OF a certain Chicago paper in pub
fishing disgraceful fabriet fiOns 70 the eff
feet that Mrs Russell Harrison is not
treated well by Mrs. Benz amin Harrison
and Mrs Mckee Every oiIe familiar WITH
the facts knows that the ssOry Of that pa
per is an outrage on decency and sn insult
70 truth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01

By order Of the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee Of The Eleventh congressional district Of
Ilfnoi. wv POTTER, Chairman
Monmouth. III. July u, 100.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
Tue-dsy. August 5Ih, 1880.

81 II O'Clock = for the PurDose Of norninAf5ng
I candidate for congress, and 10 trsussct sgeh
other business a. may be presented FOR The COD
siderzriOn q The convection.
The several counties in the congressional dr.
tric1 VII Be entitled 10 4 representation basic
OF cue delegate for ever 30 votes snd one Tor =
fraction Of 100 votes or over ez-t for Cleveland
and Tt1rrusu In SO s. follows
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
FRIDAY. AUGUsT /. 1890.
DEMOCRATIC TICKEr.
D,moersue copgrsssionsi conysnuon

The Deuocr.tie voters IN The several counties
composing the Eleventh Congressional District
are requested to send delegates 70 Congressional
,-,.nrsnrinn % h held u Nonraouth. Iilinoi-.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY
Three Men Shot to Death After a Bar
Room Quarrel.

LoNDoS, Aug. IA shocking triple
murder occurred at Kingsland in this city
Wednesday night, which eli the London
papers characterize a. An American
Tragedy" \ discharged soldier named
Hargan, alias Harper, qaarreIed with
William Lambert and John Wheeler.
while sitting together in a bar-room. The
landlord elected them. When outside
Hargan Immediately drew a revolver and
shot both the men through the head
They fell dead on the sidewalk The by
ISLANDERS attempted to capture the muir
derer, who Immediately shot again, kill
ing a third man.
Made IL Very Interesting.
William kugfton and a crowd ATTEMPTED
to capture the murderer, but they Crap
Piled, ami knifton was shot and nearly
killed and Hargan nearly torn to pieces.
Hsrgan was finally arrested in a diving
condition. He asserts that the dead men
robbed him the night before He saws
that he has been clerk in New York;
also in Philadelphia His full name Is
Walter Alfred Hargan. and be is evil
IDENTIFY man Of some refinement and esiu-
cation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01
cHoCk FULL OF POLITICS.
Michigan Woods Seem Crowded with
New PARTIES

I
New Parties
LANSING, Mich, Aug THAT Miehi-
gan is not 10 be short on tickets for state
officers at the fall elections seemed TO be
| assured, but TO make the matter certain
she has another now. Yesterday con-
yentiOn Of reformers met in this city,
composed of Union Labor. Farmers ALI
| ance, Greenback- and Nationalist club
people. Their first move WAS to amalga-
mate themselves into a new political or
ganiZation called the Industrial partyS
The nominees selected were "a follows:
Governor. Eugene II Belden: lieutenant
governor. Capt John McGregor; secretary
Of state, William f. Adams; state treas
urer, II r BlackmsD; auditor general
A VI. w Graham; attorney general, A
A Ellis; superintendent of public instruc-
ton. DIR. Charles A I-yttler; commission
er of the land office, George W Osborn;
member Of the board Of education. James
Powers; supreme court justice, O'Brien J.
Atkinson.
The Platform Features.
Then the convention adopted a plat.
form demanding the abolition of national
| banks and the substitution of treasury
notes. an eighth day. the farmers to
deduct their mortgages from tax assess
ments, the Australian ballot system, the
election of the president and senators by
popular vote, government loans on real
estate, homestead exemption Of 5000.
government control of railroads and tele-
graph lines, and a graduated income tax
Wild Scene a; the Close
The closing hour of the convention very
| closely resembIed riot A motion to in
8 81,
form was finally agreed upon after a red
hot fight. but when w j. Morgan at
tempted IL incorporate prohibition
plank the German delegates denounced
him a. a liar and his arguments as blank
nonsense The convention adjourned
right then in the midst of a terrible up
roar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-01

Feature of the Chinese Law.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 1.-The solic-
itor of the treasury has given an opinion
, 1890-04-17

Varieties OF fungi, or toadstools, as
they are popularity called, which give
out light in n dark place have beer re-
ported from Australia and other parts Of
the world. The appearance OF this in
teresting growth, as seen in Brazil, is de
scribed by an English naturalist.
One lark night, about the beginning
Of December, while passing along the
streets, ! observed some boys amusing
themselves with some luminous object,
which | at first supposed to be n kind Of
large FREELY, but, on making inquiry, l
found it to be a beautiful phosphorescent
fungus, and was toll that it grew abund-
antly in the ncighborhood, on the decay
ing leaves OF a dwarf palm. Next day !
obtained a great many specimens, and
found them to vary from one inch to two
inches and a half across.
The whole plant gives out at night a
bright, phosphorescent light, of a pale
greenish hue, similar 10 that emitted by
the larger fircflies, or by the curious soft
bodied marine animals. The light given
out 10y a few of these fungi, in n dark
room, was sufficient to read by.-Youth's
Companion.
, 1890-04-17

Schoolmastcrs Of experience could. no
doubt, tell of numerous cases of boys
who have been distinguished at school
for nothing at all, except possibly gen
cral all round laziness, and who yet de
veloped in later life into successful war
riors, lawyers, cl%ergymen, or authors,
The usual rule, however, seems to be that,
4 a boy is going To turn into a great man,
ne shows some signs of his future in his
early career. 1t is not necessary for these
Indications to be intellectual; a youth en-.
lowed with the exceptional physical
vigor which is destined to carry him to
the front when he attains mans estate
may he prominent at school simply for
his athletic prowess.-London Telegraph.
, 1890-04-17

The civilization Of Peru began about
the same time as that of Mexico, about
500 years prior to the landing Of Column
bus. 1t is attributed to Manic, the first
Paruviai king of the Incas line, who es-
tai lishei the empire on a firm basis lie
connected the country by q number OF
straight roads, often 100 miles in extent,
and all connected with the capital.
Along these roads were placed houscI
OF repOss and entertainment for the
kings Agriculture received
much attention, and, on account of the
scarcity Of rain prevalent in that region,
the fields were watered by canals led in
from rivers and lakes. The people cult.
waited maize, potatoes, and cotton, and
had quite an extensive commerce.
The religious character of the ancient
Peruvians is an interesting study. They
We're much more developed in this re-
spect than their southern neighbors, and
while the worship OF the sun seems TO
have been the religion Of the people. their
priests seem to have held the higher be.
lief OF a personal God, creator of the sun
and other heavenly bodies.
Human sacrifices were almost un
known in Peru, and cannibalism is never
found. Picture writing was used TO a
great extent, and a record Of time was
kept by a system of knotted stringS.
They bad quite developed in poetry, and
we have still some thirty or forty OF their
songs. which were mainly upon their af-
fections-Philadelphia Ledger.
, 1890-04-17

\ country school mistress had much
trouble with her pupils and to avoid
il made her examples placed before
them of an explanatory character or
Illustrative. The effect was often uu
expected. In going over their usual
reading lesson a line was chosen by
the lady upon which to test the merits
Of the scholars. the line read:
And he vas "A man of unlimited
credit IN business.
Now, John, can You tell me what
is meant by the word credit when used
as in this lcsson3'
Thus she addressed one Of the stun
bling blocks of the school
Il dunno, marm,' said johnny,
looking sheepishly.
"Yoa don't known said the mis-
tress. We'll, look here. Suppose
your mother was to come short of
money at the latter Fart of the week
und needed provisions, etc, now what
would she dor
She was satisfied hat her illustra-
lion was plain and awaited the correct
reply and it came thus:
"Wcll, marm, " replied johnny, Il
dunno what she would do unless she
pawned dads Sunday coat"
The subject was instantly dropped
and the teacher has lost all faith in
that style of illustration Young La
dies Journal.
, 1890-04-17

by wearing too strong near sighted
glasses continuously the near sightedness
may be very greatly increased and II dis
eased condition of the interior of the eye
caused, which may lead to very great
loss Of sight and even total blindness.
Then, in other cases, wearing an eye
glass may do very much harm, because
We frequently notice people with their
eyeglasses tipped ut various angles. In
these cases that glass is acting rs Il prism,
and is not doing the work it should, but
Is causing II strain upon the accommoda-
lion, which may be the starting point Of
n long series of nervous disorders. Again,
the wearing Of either eyeglasses or spec
.aclrs without rims may In some cases
cause very ANNOYING and injurious symp-
toms from the colOrs due to the pris-
matte action Of Tia" cdg" Of the glass. -
Medical Classics.
, 1890-04-17

The popular captain Of Company G.,
Twelfth Vermont regiment, was stroll.
ing in the woods just out Of camp one
day during the war, when he came upon
a member Of his company sitting on tho
stump Of n tree and looking as though
he had fought his last fight. Whats
the matter, Bill?" said the captain. "Oh,
nothing, - was the reply; 81 am all right"
you look as though you had n fit Of
Inconsistencies" mo, sir" said Bill, with
some resentment, "nothing of the sort"
"Wcll, what are you thinking aboutF'
asked his q~ucstioner. 81 was thinking"
said the Ncrmontcr, that | wished l
was in my fathers barn!' In your
fathers barn! What on earth would
you do if you We're in your fathers
barn. The poor fellow uttered a long
drawn sigh and said: I'D go into the
house mighty quick Salon Witch.
, 1890-04-17

Dispatches from McKeesport, Pa, an
nounce that the brick manufacturers
of hat city and Pittsburg are becoming
interested i'll a patent chemical pro
cess for making brick without the usu-
al burning which has always proved
necessary. The process is that of a
western man, and it is claimed that
the brick can be made and hardened in
two days at a cost of 81 per 1 200, or at
m half of the average price per 1000
that stock brick is made in yards
where brick is burned. Another fea-
ture is that the process will permit the
brick TO be made in all colors, and
that the hard article for street improve
ment can also be made. A number of
McKeesport capitalists are interested in
it, and should it prove what it is ex-
pected they will locate a large plant
TO manufacture by this process New
York Telegram.
, 1890-04-17

Taking effect March 18th passenger
rates to principal cities east. will be re-
duced. This does not mean a rate war
between the lines in Cheyenne. but is in
tended to give Cheyenne people the ben
fl Of unsettled rates.
First class limited tickets, Cheyenne to
Chicago or Peoria, sls; St Louis, SIS;
second class TO Chicago or Peoria, SIS.
First class limited, Cheyenne to Coun-
eA Baufis. Omaha. St. Joe, Atshison, Ne
brask. City. Lincoln. Beatrice, Hastings.
Grand Island. Columbus aud Central CIV
$40.
From Cheyenne to Kansas City. STA
Do you think Of going east, call at III
Burlington office. where you can obtai
all necessary information.
J. F. McCLUHG, agent
, 1890-04-17

This is what you ought to have, in fact
you must have it. to fully enjoy life.
Thusands are searching tor it daily, and
moaning because they find it not. Thous
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee hat
Electric Bitters. if used according to di
r~ections and the use persisted in, will
bring you Good Digestion and GUST the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead Ed
pcpsy. We recommend Electric Bitters
for Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at 50 cents
and 81 pei bottle, by b. B. David. drug
gist.
, 1890-04-17

Actors are always on good terms with
themselves professionally, They may be
miserable performers, not only beneath
criticism. but beneath censurc; but they
never suspect it and could not be con
WINGED of it. They may be conscious
HAT they are not liked ON the stage, but
this, to their biased mind, is only be-
:ausc they are not appreciated. The
number of ~wretched, irrcmediable actors
is incalculable, though not one Of them
but in his own estimation is endowed
with something akin to genius.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
, 1890-04-17

A child's teeth should be confded to
the care of a dentist while they arc max
ing their appearance. II the dentist is
properly versed in his profession he
makes a record Of the child's physical
tendencies as well a the state of its len
%tition, and to these notes he adds from
time to time such variations a. aye signih-
cant; then he sends for the child once a
month or once a year, according to its
needs, and is thus able to develop the
best teeth that are possible to the little
ones constitution or physical condition.
New York Journal
, 1890-04-17

The Union Pacific, THE Overland
Route, announces that taking effect to-
day the following low rates offered to the
points named. will be in force until further
notice:
To Chicago first class, limited, $500.
To Chicago second class. limited. $lj 90.
To st Louis first class, limited, SIS 90.
To Missouri river and Intermediate
points, $1,000.
No change of cars of any class be.
tween Cheyenne and Chicago. st Louis
or Council Bluffs and Kansas City. Free
reclining chair cars on all trains Dining
cars through to Chicago on fast limited
For any information desired requiring
time of trains and rates to far eastern
points call on C. w. SWEET, Agent.
, 1890-04-17

Notice is hereby given to John Eames.
his heirs and successors, that the sub
scriber has expended in labor and i'm
provements twenty five (S25) dollars a
year for the years 1887. 1883 and 1889 on
the Moose claim. situated in the Platte
canyon mining district, in the county OF
laramie and territory OF Wyoming. If
b said John flames. his heirs or sue.
cessors iah to bear their share of the pro
porionate expense, on OF before the ex.
pirat,on Of ninety days after the expiratio,
OF this notice then their interest in tn
said Moose claim will fall to the under
signed. john SHAW.
, 1890-04-17

You want your boys to stay with
you. Then don't make the farm so
dreary and dcsolatc and farming such
4 drudgery that they will start off
to town the day they are 81, TO teach
school, study theology or keep store.
Make it so attractive that they had
rather remain at the happy old home
stead than 20 out into the great bois-
ferrous world. - Halls Journal of
Health
, 1890-04-17

An Italian engineer recently announced
the discovery that sugar is an efficient
means Of preventing boiler ncrustations
This brought out an additional discovery
by American engineers-that, by the use
of sugar, boiler tubes can be kept per-
fectly clean, but its corrosive action is so
great that after a short time there would
be but little boiler left -Christian at
Work.
, 1890-04-17

Baroness Ito man servant who has
just come in)-Johann, do not whistle
in that abominable manner-and such
vulgar tunes besides.
Johann-But surely your ladyship
does not expect one of LISTS rhapso-
dies when I'm backing the boots
that'll come later on when I'm clean.
ing the silver!-u Caffaro.
, 1890-04-17

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
Sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale BY B. B. David. Druggist.
, 1890-04-17

Mrs. Bishop, on Eddy between Seven
tenth and Eighteenth, has on display an
elegant stock of spring millinery. includ
ing the latest patterns in hats.
, 1890-04-17

A Santa Rosa (Cal) furniture man
has filed an order for a mattress. 1t
was Z feet o inches long and Will be
used by n newcomer from Missouri -
Chicago Times.
, 1890-04-17

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darnIng, patching and
buttons sewed CD without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1890-04-17

Tle largest stock OF fine brandies. old
whiskics, choice i9ueurs and superfne
cigars at GEORGE Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1890-04-17

The best 25 cent bOu's
shts,i scatsf iss the city IL 10
oe fOsssad at W. MARKS.
Eddy and SecemteerfR
street.
, 1890-04-17
LEE WING.
Chinese Vegetable Remedies
for Sale.

He guarantees the cure of
the following diseases:
All diseases peculiar to
women, falling weakness,
and of a private nature;
female weakness, seminal
weakness, all sexual dis
eases, lost manhood, all
skin diseases, all blood dis
eases, scrofula, catarrh,
rheumatism, cancer, tape
n.aEA aaIa ELanA ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-08

or''No state but experimentation
teSmmon wealth like Massachusetts, would
keep in the senate so rabid and sense
less a partisan as George f. Hoar who,
for the sake of maintaining the suprem-
10Y Of the republican party, would vote
sugainst every interest OF his constitu-
Vhcy. This is his latest uttersnce:
ses'While favor passing the tariff bill
sooner than that congress should not
pass the federal elections bill I would
,ptefer to see every manufacturing es-
Establishment in Massachusetts, burned to
Nshes and the people Of that state re-
qlired to labor in callings in which they
could not make more than SO cents a
day and be required to live on goldfish "
ii IA man with such hatred in his heart
observes to be fed on Goldfish until he re-
.Nents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-08
The Lottery and tho Mails.

New York Herald: President Harrison
speaks none too strongly or timely in his
special message to congress urging leRisla-
ton against the Louisiana lottery traffic.
This traffic is not less criminal or demon
alizing than polygamy, against which con-
gress has enacted such stringent measures.
But while the evil effects Of the latter are
confined within the borders of Utah, the
baneful consequences of the former perme-
ate the entire nation.
Louisiana must have money" cries one
of the New Orleans papers in its plea for the
lottery. If this money were drawn from the
people of that state alone, if the pernicious
traffic we're retricted to that community.
the question of rechartering the concern
would be their own business.
But on these conditions the lottery could
not thrive, could not exist. Its revenues
are drawn from the people of the nation. It
robs and demoralizes in every state
This it cannot do without the aid of the
mails, without making the postal service of
the United States an instrument of its cor
ruption and the government itself an ac-
complete in its crime.
1t is not only the right, but the Auty of
congress to prevent this fragrant abuse Of
the postal service by the most stringent
legislation warranted by the constitution.