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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Not Imported.

Mrs. SliIndiet (proudlyl-l don't have
any cheap stuff on my table. That goose
berry Jam is imported.
New Boarder-Is the butter
Mrs. Slimdiet-The butter? Why, no,
of course not. Did yon think the butter
came from Europe?
New Boarder-Yes, i'll the steerage.
New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

Du Sappy-Aw. doctah, ] am awfully
afwaid that 1, aw, might get poisoned
some, aw, day! What should |, aw, do
il / accidentally dwallk some wuff on
watts?
Doctor-Run out into the yard.
But, aw, what foah, doncherlnowr
$50 as not to die in the houser'-Law'
renee American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

-. uul, sald the justice, DIR. Beal
has made out clear case of nnprufes-
sional conduct, and i'll this community
such conduct is punishable Offense. l
will have to fine you, sir. Mr.. COnsta-
bic, stay close to this man until he pays
you ten dollars '-Arkans;iw Traveller.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Criticisip- the Baby.

There" said the proud father How
is that for a babyY"
"Ahy' said Chollie, embarrassed to
know what to say. Magnificent How
young he looksw-New York Evening
| Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Ark Your Frrsnds About I

Your distressing cough can lie cured;
We know it because Kemp's Balsam
within the past few years has cured so
many coughs and colds In this commun-
| ity. Ask some friend who has used II
what he thinks of Eemp's Bslsam. There
Is no medicine so pure. none 30 effective.
Large bottles soc and 81 at all druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

"a penny for your thoughts, she said
They're worth more" he replied;
I'm thinking OF our bank account
When you shall be my bride"
-Judge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Plenty of Room at the Top

"WeI. papa, you won't have IL com.
plain Of my getting any lower in my
class after this"
I'm glad of that. Bobby; very glad.
"Yes, it's stopped now, because today
| got to the last seat. ."-Philadelphia
Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

What the subscribers of your paper
want, said the man who knows II all
lis more solid reading.
james" said the editor YEARLY, tC
the foreman. don't put III any leads in
the editorial matter after TINS Wash
ingtou Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

Etta-Have you read Rudyard Kip
ling?
Bella-No. Is it good story?-Low,
| ell Citizen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

Best quality Anthracite coal, all sizee'
81 25 per ton. screened and delivered.
25c per ton discount for cash. Csnnel
co al for CRATES. blacksmiths coal. coke
and charcoal always on hand.
E. g. FRAzER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15

You would think there is premium
offered for fools. There are so MANY who
lose no opportunity for being foolish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Time is money.

OminOus Actor IN prompier: When
does my cue comef Directly; Cont you
hear the audience are slready beginning
TO hiss,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
Haven't You Noticed 1t:

It seems, as DER the fact we muse
As II ordained by fate.
The man who wears the squeakSy shoes
To church h always late.
Cape Cod Item
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-15
a Predicament.

O'Royer-Begorra, phin Oh put me line
t'roo that hole Oh must'r fought Oh wor
goin' t catch minnies!-Judge.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
" PIZEN CRITTERS"


The Deadly Centipede of Texas-A Va
quero's FrfghtfuI Fate.
Texas is proverbial for the number and
venom Of its "pizen critters" Every
shrub is reputed TO bear thorn and every
insect armed with sting, and both poison
to a greater or lesser extent While this is
not literally true, the tarantula, centipede,
Tattlesnake, adder, moceasin, mosquitoes,
bees, ETC., as well as the mesquite, mimosa,
cat-claw and cactus of the chaparral, make it
very interesting for tenderfoot fresh from
the effete East There is very little sleep
for him by the chaparral campfire after he
has listened few hours to the hair
ling stories of deaths, instant and newt
able, from bites of tarantulas, centipedes
and ratters.
A frontier stcckman related the follow
ing instance of a centipede's sting which
Came under his personal observation.
One night in the 70s, he, with party Of
cowboys, was encamped on the bank of the
Neuces, in Atascosa County, Tex, and after
supper they were sitting around the camp
fire enjoying their pipes and cigarettes. A
Mexican "Yaquero" had withdrawn his
boots, and his trousers drawn UP around
his knees left his legs bare. Suddenly a
look of horror in his face attracted the at
tentiOn of all. and following his eyes they
saw an enormous centipede, perhaps twelve
inches in length, leisurely creeping over his
unprotected limb. His swarthy face was
livid with terror and his fingers writhed in
nervous suspense Every man was breath
less in silence, all realizing that any attempt
to brush the monster insect away would be
dangerous, as the chances were that he
would imprint every one of his numerous
stings before he could be dislodged. The only
chance seemed to be to leave him undis-
turbed until he was inclined peacefully to
go away Of his own accord. In vain; he
drew his full length diagonally across the
exposed limb and stopped, seemingly con-
tent to bask in the freight. All waited in
terrified suspense; seconds grew into min
utes and seemed hours. until at last a
thought struck the Mexican. He cautiously
drew revolver from the holster near his
side, and placing its muzzle against his leg,
pointing it so that the bullet would take
away the insect without touching the limb,
he fired, and with yell Of relief bounded
to his feet. But all in vain; not even the
bullet was quick enough. A red track
sWelled where the venomOus insect had
lain. aud the unfortunate cowboy was
corpse within two hours. Nor was that all.
The bullet struck paek-mule in the hoof,
and the poison it carried from the insect
killed the animal also.-Detroit Pree Press.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
DOWN AT MONTERREY.

What the Regulars Are Doing in Summer
Encnmpuent.
The troops of the United States army III
their summer encampment near Monterey
are actively employed in practical ma
neuvers, aSsimilatlng a condition of war.
In addition to the ordinary drills. they are
instructed in the disposition of troops in
time of war and in the enemy's country,
and also in skirmishing and practice in
forming for attack under present condition
of fire; in the solution of practical problems
in minor tactics, brigade movements, lay
ing out field Notifications, the construction
of field intrenchmentS ami the instruction
of officers in reconnaissance Of field t0p0g
raphy.
The pre- sent week will be occupied princi-
pally in brigade drills and the department
target practice of small arms, which Is now
going on and will continue to-day, to-mor-
row aud on the day after. There will be
artillery practice of the two light batteries,
which will be had on the ground selected
near Moss Beach. Tomorrow the troops
will also he disposed to resist the advance
of an imaginary enemy moving on the en-
canpment and the harbor OF Monterey.
Next week the troops will be reviewed by
MajOr-General Miles on Monday and on the
following days there will be field maneuVerS,
assimilating the movements of cavalry, ar
tillery and infantry in battle, and, at some
time during the week, q night assault by
the same troops.
18Th, the division rifle contest Will be held,
in which the best marksmen Of the whole
division will take part.
The officers OF the National Guard of Cal
ifornIa are invited to be present at any OF
the military exercises.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
TRAVEL WITH YOUR WIFE.

Otherwise You Cannot Recover for Lost
Female Apparel and Jewelry.
Some time ago man named Metz bought
ticket at Kansas City for California, and
after checking his trunk there boarded the
train. Upon his arrival at Cation, Cal, he
discovered that his trunk had gone astray.
He waited reasonable time for the rail-
road company to produce the trunk, and
failing to do so lie put in a claim for $3.50
damages.
Over 5000 of this amount was for jewelry
for female wear, and the railroad claimed
1t was not bound to pay for it, inasmuch
as 1t was not his personal baggage. Metz
brought suit in the Los Angeles COUNTY
Court and recovered judgment for the full
amount and the railroad company appealed
The Supreme Court, in decding the case
yesterday, said that the railroad company
is obliged to pay only for the luggage Of
the claimant, and luggage meant in law
only such things as the claimant needed for
personal use on his travels. Had Metz
been travelling with his wife there would
be no question as to the railroad company's
liability.
But Metz was single man and travelling
alone. The articles Of female jewelry In
his trunk could not, therefore, be regarded
as luggage, and the railroad company need
not pay for them. The Court ordered the
Judgment reduced by the amount of the
jewelry,
The morning call., 1890-08-05
KILLED BY HIS BROTHER.
Teasing the Cause of Young Charl
Thompson's Denth.

Teasing the Cause of Young Charles
Thompson's Death.
Saturday last, says the New York Times,
Charles f. Thompson, II years old, residing
at 2420 Master street, Philadelphia, died, it
is said, from injuries inflicted the 10th of
July by his fourteen-year-old brother.
Daniel C. Thompson. The affair has been
kept very quiet. and the story of the way
in which the boy received his injuries
only came out to-day when the attending
physician reported his death to the Coroner.
The day on which Charles received the
wound that subsequently proved fatal to
him the two brothers and another buy were
at the supper table at their home. Charles
began to tease his younger brother about
some trivial matter and Daniel grew very
angry. The angrier he grew the more
Charles continued TO tease him, until
finally the younger boy threw his fork at
his brother the fork was thrown with
considerable force, and striking Charles in
the thigh, penetrated the flesh deep enough
to remain sticking in the wound. A ply
stefan was called in, who pronounced the
wound trivial one, and the next day the
boy went TO work as usual.
For two days after receiving the injury
Charles complained that the wound was
very sore, and Saturday IL became so pain
full that he was forced to 90 to bed. From
that time until the following Saturday the
boy continued to grow worse and finally he
died. 1t is alleged that his death was due
to blood poisoning resulting from the fork
stab. The Coroner will hold an inquest to-
morrow
The morning call., 1890-08-05
WORLDS FAIR.
Names of Some Delegates Who VIII Be
MT the Big Convention.

Names of Some Delegates Who VIII Be
mt the Big Convention.
The names of the following delegates to
the State Worlds Fair Convention at
Metropolitan Hall, in this city, On Septem-
Der 11tn and 18th. were yesterday received
by Secretary Thomas j. Haynes, oil the
Chamber of Commerce and Worlds Fair
Association:
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce-Presldent
E.W. Jones, Second Vice-Presideut Eugene Ger
maiu.
San Jose Chamber of Commerce-Presldent
r. o. Shirley, Dr. II. L. Clark o. A. Hale,
Salinas Board Of Irade-Wiiliam Vanderhursl,
e. p. Nance.
san Jose Board of Trade-B. D. Murphy, W. G.
Hawley.
Sonoma County Horticultural Society Of Santa
Rosa-G. n. WhiiaNer, Jonathan Roberts.
Campbell, Santa Clara Horticultural Society
+. NJ. RICHTER, S. q. Rodeck.
San Jose GTanee-C. l. CIessy, Frank Dunno.
Dixon Parlor, No. 80, n. ID. G. W.-MisS Helen
Eppinger, Mrs. Charles Bell.
Marguerite Parlor, No. IL, N. D. q. W.. Pla-
ceryille-Miss Lizzie Wichman, Aiss Sadie Bor-
land.
Angelita Parlor, No. 80. N. D. g. W, Liver
more-Mrs. Pauline Nusbaumer, Miss ono
Bowles.
Oroville Parlor, n D. G. W.-Miss Gertrude
Johnson, Mrs. Hattie Bradeu.
st. Helena Paror, No 50, n. S. G. VIC r.
Vance, L. 5. Bell.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
DARWIN'S MOTION.
He Desires to Question Grand Jurors
the Casr OF ,Inhn w ite

He Desires to Question Grand Jurors In
the Case OF John White.
In the case of John White, ex-business
manager of THE CALL. charged with en-
bezzlement, c. b. Darwin, attorney for the
accused. appeared in Judge Murphy's de-
partment yesterday and stated that he had
since last Saturday concluded that he had
right to ask questions of the grand jurors
as if the indictments had not been found
but were being formulated or the jury
being impaneled. He then renewed his
motion OF last Saturday for permission to
interrogate the grand jurors who had found
the Indictment.
Judge Murphy thought the motion should
tate some ground or facts showing a Drima
facie case of bias. He did not think the
attorney had any right to interrogate the
grand jurors on the showing made.
The Judge. however, added that he would
consider the motion until this morning at
10 o'clock
The morning call., 1890-08-05
HIDDEN TREASURE.
How the Aztecs Disposed of Gold an
Silver in Cortez's Time.

How the Aztecs Disposed of Gold and
Silver in Cortez's Time.
The far Southwest can truthfully be
called The Eldorado of treasure-hunters
Since the days of Montezuma from time to
time valuable articles of gold and silver
have been unearthed from hidden recesSes,
from caves and wells, from the walls of
churches and old adobe buildings, where
they were plugged in concealnent centuries
ago; even at the bottom of small lakes and
lagoonS, where they were sunk to prevent
the Spaniards from securing them. 1t is a
well-knOwn fact now that at the time of the
Spanish conquest there were numerous rich
mines of gold and silver in successful opera
ton all over Mexico. The Aztec dominion
then extended beyond the Rio Grande. and
when the news came that the white in
vaderS we're Decorating temples, tearing
down churches and had even imprisoned
their beloved monarch in order to obtain
gold, the Cautious natives, although far
away from the scene Of raplne and demo-
litioD, yet hurriedly concealed their valu-
ables and closed up their mines to pre-
vent the Spaniards from reaping any bene-
lit therefrom.
The vast treasures of wealth in Mexico
at the time COrteZ landed far exceeded the
combined possessions of European mon
archs. He found the heather temples loaded
Nish JCNSios aho bhO pOlouuo auu HOhiSo "a
the nobility were decorated in manner
that no white man had ever conceived Of.
They had skillful metal-wOrkers, who fash
Toned the most delicate things in gold and
silver, and upon their affairs were vessels Of
gold and silver, solid and pure, that dazzed
the rough eyes of the Spaniards unused to
such gorgeous display and lavish waste, and
caused the downfall OF an empire which, In
this particular, has never been equaled in
history. Mexican onyx was as common as
glass. but the mine from which this precious
stone was obtained in such lavish quantities
is now lost and forgotten.
In less than year after the Spanish con-
quest the Aztec mines all over the empire,
In old Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico and
Texas, were closed up and abandoned.
They were pouring forth great wealth at the
time, but the natives foresaw their doom
and that the Spanish appetite for such
things could never be satisfied, so they
accepted the situation, concealed their treas
ures and filled up the shafts with rock and
clay.-Clevelapd Leader.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
MIR. ED MITCHELL's BIG DRAW.
He Got His $4,000 and Sailed Across
ha

He Got His $4,000 and Sailed Across
the Sea.
For man who can talk so eloquently when he
chooses, Mr. Edward Mitchell. whose office Is at
14Main street east, is relicent man. He did men,
tlon 10 few intimate friends that he was going
away for a trip TO Europe fol his health, but he
had nothing at all 10 say about having held one
twentieth OF ticket No. 80, 643, which drew the
first capital prize of 100000 in the drawing OF
the Louisiana State Lottery Co. on June 17th.
and there were very few who knew he had got
the money. "He never told bis luck. but let con-
cealment like a woIm," ETC., etc. Not until Mr..
Mitchell had got as far New York was the
fact Of the big prize OF $4,000 coming to Ham
ilton nolsed abroad. But truth, like murder, VIII
out. and when Ned comes marching home again
lie VIII have 10 do the honors. MI. Mitchell Is a
great fav0rite In Hamilton particularly In
business circles and among his Masonic
brethren, where his Oratorical achievements
have made him famous No one will be-
grudge him his good fortune nor Insist
that he shall "endUw a college or q cat
with the proceeds. If he had "gIven the snap
away before he left town, he might have got
the offer OF private secretary To accompany
him 10 Europe TO help blow In the 100000 Wuy
he neglected a chance like that will remain Il
mystery until his return home Hamilton (Ont.)
Times, July 5lh.
The morning call., 1890-08-05


Editor Call: On the way to my domiclie
this afternoon took the Third instead oil
the Fourth street car, which would have
landed me at my door, because l desired 10
attend to some business at the Palace Hotel.
was detained about half an hour. When
l handed my transfer to the conductor on
the Post-street car he told me my time had
run out, but that co uld pay and seek re-
dress at the office for my cents. replied
that he "could put me off by force" when
he declined to do. My object is to inquire
through your paper for the benefit OIL
the public if street-car lines have legal
right to repudiate their transfers unless the
passenger steps from one car to another.
Are corporations that obtain valuable fran
chises under no obligations to the pubic
or can they make their own laws and ignore
these transfers if they please? BY giving
this publication perhaps other citizens may
escape the modification to which the writer
was subjected. c. B. S.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
Over for Another Week.

The case brought to test the validity Of
the Bingham Ordinance, which requires the
removal OF Chinatown to South San Fran
cisco, was called in the United States Cir
cult Court yesterday before Judge Sawyer,
but the apparently interminable mining
case of Francoeur against Newhouse was
still engaging the attention of the court,
and the hearing of the test proceedings was
put over for another week. Assistant City
and County Attorney Humphreys was in
attendance on behalf Of the city.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
FLYING DUST.

The name OF the priceless remedy, THE GAvI
CALIFORNIA ERo-TINE, is taken from the word
Eros" the God of Love In Greek my thology.
WHAT'S 1t, what its uses, what its purpose?
great California cure for Nervousness and Dis
ordered Sexual Functions of men and women, no
matter from what cause arising, either from the
excessive use OF Stmuants, Tobacco or Opium, or
through Youthful Indscretion, Over-indulgence,
Loss OF Power or Impoteney, Wakefulness, Loss of
Brain Power, Bearing-down Pains In the Back,
Hysteria, Nervous Prostitution, Dizziness and Weak
Memory. These complaints when neglected gener-
ally wreck the mind and bring the sufferer to
early grave. ERO-TINE is a sure cure.
Send stamp for pamphlet. The study OF the PAM
phlet will be worth your while Price, 81 q box;
6 for SIS. Six boxes will surely effect permanent
cure No bogus guarantees. Thousands OF testl-
monialS received from old aud young, both sexes.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
1he Change Killed Rim.

Early yesterday morning young man
named Frank Coons. residing at 7O9 Nato-
ma street. died from dose of choral hy-
drate, while being taken by Policemen Ennis
and Harrigan to the Receiving Hospital
Coons had been a victim of opium for long
time, and it is supposed that he took the
choral because lacking his fav0rite drug,
though whether from suicidal intent or not
pann0f no Gntd
The morning call., 1890-08-05
D. c. WICKHAM'S ESTATE.
The Administrator Suit to Set Aside
An Assignment.
Nl,nn - A -

The case Of NJ. A. Wickham, administra-
trix of the late D. c. Wickham, VS.. NJ. A
Graham will be called for trial to-day in
Judge LAWYERS department. The COM
plant sets forth that Wickham died intes-
tate in this city ON May II. 1883, and that
in June, 1889, she was appointed admins
tratrix of the estate by an order of the
Superior Court. For long time previous
to his death, Wickham was insane, and
while so mentally incapacitated from doing
business be was induced, as alleged, to ex.
ecutc and deliver an assignment of all his
property and assets of every kind to the
defendant The prayer is for annulment of
said assignment, an accounting of the prop
erty and an order of injunction against dis
posing. OF any portion Of the estate pending
trial of the case
The morning call., 1890-08-05
DELINQUENT ,yurors.

In the United States District Court yes
terday the trial jurors for the term were
called, and some of them failing to appear,
Judge Hoffman issued an order citing the
following-named to show cUuse next Thurs
day morning why they should not be pun
ished for contempt: Henry NJ. Ames, Will
lam ID. Bradbury, Thomas Barton, j. c.
Bothin. Horatio N. Cook, Robert Duff, Ben
jamin f. Wellington and Decker C.
Wickham.
AS soon as the horse-cars from Cairo TO
the pyramids are completed, and the work
IS nearly done. an elevator will be made to
the tops OF the venerable piles, so that as
cent may be made quickly and comfortably
to the modern traveller
The morning call., 1890-08-05

around the old City Hall and doing more
loud talking than good temperate citizen
should. He said he enjoyed being an Amer
lean hugely. because citizens had their free
dom here, no matter what they thought
The weapon he carried was loaded club.
The morning call., 1890-08-05

Frank johnson, burglary; Emil Dore, grand
Gregor. attempt to commit burglary;
Thomas Clancy, assault to murder; John
McAuiffe, alias John Williams, grand lar
ceny; John Connors and Ignatius Raphael
burglary; John Connors, assault to murder;
Manuel f. Nj. Friguero, libel.
The morning call., 1890-08-05
Native Sailors.

Editor Call: l noticed in your paper oil
July 9th an article headed mo Native
Sailors" You say, sit is not easy to de-
wise cure for the evil" Let me offer one
Adopt free trade as England did, and we
can have all the sailors we want, as they
would be glad to earn enough to eat, ana
the sixty odd million Of the balance could
experience the sweating process TO support
the navy and army, and then we would
have plenty of sailors. That is what we
had before 1860 or when our free-trade9
Democratic brothers ruled. Protection all
the time, and divert some of the same 10
subsidies and Notifications, and we Will get
the men when wanted. SUBSCRIBER
The morning call., 1890-08-05
COMpAGNlE GENERALE


4 Is A n , A Il L n n 4 q Q Z.
French Line to Havre.
COMPANY'S PIER (NEW), AZ NORTH Fra
this line avoid both transit by English railway and
the discomfort of crossing the Channel in small
boat.
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.................. Saturday, August 8, at 1900
LA CHAMPAGNE, Traub. ........................
................ Saturday, August 18th. o 800 A. NJ
LA NORMANDIE, De KerSabiec.. ................
...................Sa Saturday. Aug. 23d. at 10 A. n
LA BoURGoGNE, Frangeul. ............,.........
....... Saturday, August 30th. 4:3J A. NJ.
LA BRETAGNE, De Jousselin Observation-Disclosures
........... Saturday, September 9Th 1880 a. N.
BE- For freight or passage apply to
A. FORGET, Agent,
No. Bowling Green, New York.
j. F. FUGAZI CO.. Agents. 5 Montgomery ave-.
San Francisco MIRO tt
The morning call., 1890-08-05
THE CAUSE.

One OF the callers at Marketstreet store last
week was prominent ply sicIan of the Western Adj
dition. His purchase OF dozen bottles OF joys
Vegetable Sarsaparilla caused inquiry. as 1t
usual Hesaid he was buying 1t for his family That
1t was more effective than the same prescription II
compounded by city druggist for the reason that
the druggist would employ the common commercial
extracts which are often feeble with age while Joys
Vegetable Sarsapariua, being made in quantities. is
pereoiated direct from the original herbs Thus 1t
was much stronger, fresher and more desirable and
effective in every way than mere mixture OF the ex-
tracts That t0ds the best 6oIcet regulator he keo Of