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opened It again With his ksy ana ~
stepped out and lstsnsd w head
Voices around the corner of the porch
not twenty feet away. and &C once
recognized them o belonging TO tho
men who talked to me from the window
Of the next house. The one who had
aimed the gun said: John, I don't be-
lieve he will buy the house,"
II think not" answered John; ~
guess old Pinkey will soon sell II to you
ct your own price," \
..If he don't" said the other, che won't
sell it to any one. want the land to
square out my ten acres, and am going
to have it. Come, let US raise some
more racket and then we'll 60 to bed"
They turned the corner and ran into
our arms In . second had John down,
while Fred had the other man by the
throat.
"Who are you2' asked Fred.
Don't choke me-" was the answer.
LET me up" - Il.
mot until you tell who you are, and
what you are doing here" said Fred, in :
determined voice. fsa
AVo 0oAS OOO1, uO6ESoAy E0psA0U
the half-choked man. my name 10
Peter Marks" =, "'.
what are you doing here?" I asked.
'Trying to brighten you, so You
would not buy the place." answered
John. ~ .st7t-st. ~.
We thought the premises were rid of
ghosts, and concluded to let the men
60, which they were very glad to do.
The house was not haunted after that
night I bought it, and am writing
these lines within its walls, with my
little family about me. Fred bought the
Marks property next door at . bargain.
for the owners were glad to got rid Of
it, and leave the neighborhood after
their failure at playing ghost. Harry
G. Fulton, in Chicago Daily News. =.
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Digestion and tho Brain.

The dyspeptic who, of course, eats
only light supper, may resort to the
use of towel wet with tepid water and
covered with dry cloth. the whole
then applied to the pit Of the stomach.
Before the sufferer knows it he will
float into shadow land; such is the sym.
pathy between the organs of digestion
and the brain. Owing to the position of
the stomach light sleeper ought TO-
sleep on the right side instead of the
left never on the back. 1t there is a
tendency to cold feet thin wooden
blanket may line lower third of tho
bed. The limbs ought not to be greatly
fexed, q position which prevents free
circulation, and they should rest upon
one another lightly. The night light,
where used, ought to be tiny taper
and not gas or kerosene, both Of which
devitalize the air. A darkened room ia
best. Nature puts out her light and
draws the curtain of darkness for pur-
pose. With good habits, physical and
mental. and determination not to deal
with anodynes, sleep may be won from
its shyest lair to watch over the restless
pillow.-Good Housekeeping.
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1t Proved Useful.

Hobson-Hello, Stryker, whore are
you going?
Stryker-To the races I've got dead
sure tip for to-day, and I'm taking =
trunk with mo to bring my winnings
home.
Hobson Injecting stryker next day.
Well, did you have use for that trunk?
Stryker--I did. I borrowed enough
money on it to pay my fare home
West Shore
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This rough smile describes the kidneys
pretty accurately, or rather indicates their
function, which is to separate from the vital
huid, which passes through them, hurtful
impurities. II their activity ceases, they
are liable to diseases which prove fatal
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters gives their 40.
ton the requisite impulse without Irritating
ing effects upon the system at large Ms,
lara and nervous complaints, rheumatism
and biliousness arc subjugated by the Bit
6orS.
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At = Child's Fair.

Uncle Jack-1t is very good lemonade.
But, Bonnie, why do you sell yours for
three cents q glass, when Charley gets
five for his?
Miss Bonnie-Well, you mustn't tell
anybody, Uncle Jack, but the puppy fell
in mine and thought it ought to 10
cheaper.-The Continent
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No soar In the world has ever oeen imi-
tated ~ much a. Dobbins' Electric Soan
Tho market IL nIH Of limitations. Be caro-
full that you are not deoetued. J. b. Dob
bins, Philadelphia and New York." 10
stamped on every bar.
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FIG. I. HANGERS FOR HORSE STABLE.
The bottom OF tho rack should bs
three and ono half feet from the stable
floor.
For the bottom. use two planks 2x14
inches, which leaves . pinch space
through which to let the lining boards
down. Use aka scantling to nail the
upper ends to, and make the trough
eight inches deep Cut the boards the
slant you want the trough to be, and lot
them run clear through to the other side
to make the end of the trough on the 9TH
er side. Make thegrain-spout XXI inside
and cut it off even with the back of the
rack, as shown in Fig. 2, dotted lines.
Let the lower end Of the spout stand out
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DR.. Pierce's Pellets regulate
the Stomach, Liver and Bow
els. Mild and effective.
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OF health and strength renewed and Of ease
and comfort follows the use Of Syrup Of
Figs, - it acts in harmony with nature to
e2ectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious For sale In 600 and 600 bottles
BY Ill leading drugRistS,
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Decidedly Slow

D0cSdouIy slow. ,-- ----- =
Mabel Don't you think Harold very
fast young man? =. -.
Sadie - He's quite the opposite, I
should say, after knowing him whols
year. is-@>-ass
How can you say sop
''He hasn't proposed yet"-chtcaeo
Globe.
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ing fodder on a
wagon, the hay-rack
is best; but to use
it would often re-
quire shifting from
box to rack and back
o~oi~ oooh Aou
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HOWs1 ThiSl

A T1LEPDoNR -lSrk dismissed for ineta-
olency iounu that he had missed his calling.
-Texas 6iftings.
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Sleeves That Filter the Blood.

THE race isn't always to the swift. Some
times It is to tho observation-disclosures
kuet-Express.
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a Pleasing Sense

II Il easier to live within your income
thaA its 70 live without ona-Boston Cour-
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MoNBY has some human characteristics.
e talks and it gets Hght-Pittsburgh Chron-
LILA
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Hauling Fodder.

In autumn, before the sled can be used.
the appliances illustrated herewith
will commend themselves. For haul
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Investments IN tho South.

IT 10 difficult for q lady who paints to keep
her countenanoe when out in the RAIN
Texas SiftingS,
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EXTRACTING teeth.
Hints That Should Bc Borne In Mine
undae Soma Conditions.

Hints That Should 10 Borne In Mine
Under Some Conditions.
The extraction of teeth is usually ao.
companied by slight flow of blood,
which ordinarily ceases before the pa.
tent quits the dentists Office. Where
this is not the case, or where the
hemorrhage breaks out afresh when
medical advice is not at hand, it should
be borne in mind that the first and
most natural check is the CLOTHING of
the blood in the cavity. and this should
not be disturbed. If it is necessary to
rinse the mouth, let it be done very
carefully, so as not to dislodge the clot,
If one is forming. Where this does not
occur, the first recourse should be to an
astringent, and tannin is the best of all.
II thae is not at hand, fine powdered
alum will answer worry we'll, burnt cork
may be sprinkled over the surface, or q
little ball of spiders web. lightly
pressed into the wound, may answer the
purpose when other means fail, as this
pest of every housekeeper is an inval-
liable styptic. In addition to these, q
compress may be necessary, and an
article which will answer all purposes
may be made for an emergency by cut
ting a V-shaped slit in cork Of the
right dimensions to pass over tho
wounded gum. This may be lightly
pressed into place by the teeth of the
other jaw, and as it is applied pledget
of lint or similar dressing may proper.
ly be fitted to the cavity, though often
the compress alone will prove effectual.
1t is useful, also, in such cases, to main.
tain an erect position of the patient
either sitting or standing. Warm foot
baths are also helpful, with friction of
the lower limbs. to divert the blood
from the head as much as practicable.
These directions and suggestions apply,
of course, to such occasions as require
treatment in the absence, or awaiting
the arrival. of the family physician OF
the dentist-Good Housekeeping.
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man Who rets frea nasa On der straat
cars does most Of der bowling aboutslo
time, poor accommodations,u nd 80 forth.
Some thing for nothings vhas seldom
appreciated in dis world.
A man Will sometimes aAlmit dot he
made . mistake in business transao-
ton, but you can't get him to own COP
dot his dog eafer disturbed anybody. 1t
was eaferybody else who disturbed his
dog.
II vhas woman und wife, l should
hat confidence in my husband shust 80
long ash ho can shange his coat midout
searching der pockets of der one he
leaves behind. Dot right of search be.
longs to der wife.
Der man who comes to you for advice
has no idea of doing - you tell him. He
simply wants to see If you vhas ~ wise
or as foolish as he vhas
It vhas all right for US poor fellows ia
say dot money doan' make der man, but
when we can't find nickel to pay our
street car fare It vhas awful hard work
to lif oop 20 our principlea-Detroit
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Transfers,

You work In IN weather. You want a al.
ln the word. No fraa rubber affair that vi0
nip before the week Is out. Rubber costs more.
and lasts but sh. It time. Fo-r teanssen out q
Eve wear the fish Brand !" waterproof clothing.
ars light, ss-oag, durable, and cheap. They eoss
very htt.e, ard last 4 long time. They never GET
sticky OF peel Of The buttons ara w1e-tastened,
and never come of: They are absolutely Water
proof ard wind-proot Until you owu one you win
never know the comfost Of = rainy day. Beware Of
worthless limitations, every garment stamped With
the Fish Brand" Trade Mark Don't accept
any inferior cat when you can have Tie ish
Brand Slickes" delivered without extra cot. Pr.
teulars and illustrated catalogue free.
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Our Cat,

alogue is beautifully illustrated. Con-
tains everything in the way of footwear
made from Rubber. It should be in
every family. Send your address, and
we will mail 1t. Meanwhile, Go NOT
forget that in Rubber Boots and Shoes
the best are the cheapest.
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PEorI1 Are Killed by Coughs that Hale,s
Honey Of HoEehound and Tar would cure,
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
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Fo1 any ease Of nervousness, sleepless-
relief 10 sure In Carter's Little Liver Pills'
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BETTER to have loved Q short eirl than
oever 70 have loved tall = -
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"CoNE dwell with me, 40 tho shark said
when he swallowed tho sailor.
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or course the trout Is near-sighted He
wears specks, doesn't hei "
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No kAf1x1 how hard susnoo fails. Il doea
not 6Seak.-I6ro 6auto Express.

HARSH purgattvo remedies are fast Riv1ne
way to the gentle action and mild effects o7
Carter's Little Liver Pills. II you try them.
they viii certainly please you.
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eun over the Wandow-s3ll AID aakad:
''What do you want5'
''Isn't this Mr. Pinknsy's houss4. ]
said. s.
mo. It is not. answered the holder
Of the gun.
''Then l have made mistake, +" Isug-
gested.
II think you have" said the third
figure, with male 70 ice.
Can you direct me to Mr. Pinkney's
house?" I asked.
ut is theee to your right" said the
one with the gun.
Il thought his house was vacant, and
1saw light there as I passed" was my
answer. ~ .+.a2essa
"You will ind plenty Of things there
besides lights" replied the same voice.
Are there ghosts there?" asked.
go there and you will find out" said
the female voice. '>- >-.-s
"Are you thinking Of buying?'' asked
the one with the gun. ....-..-..., ..
eyes," said. @S .'' ~'-S'' 's'
''You ase welcome to it, for wouldn't
stay in the house an hour for it." was
the answer, and down went the win
dowa.
started toward the haunted house.
The light worried me, for had surely
| seen one. But what do ghosts want
with lights? asked myself, and con-
cluded I must have made = mistake.
Before entering l took the precaution to
walk entirely around the house. but
could see no light or any thing else sus-
| picious. The key fitted the lock and I
stepped into the hall and listened. Not
sound was heard or the sign of q ghost
to be seen. I lighted candle and
looked about A feeling Of loneliness
came over me and wished for COM
pany. There seemed to be . great many
dark corners, and as turned my eyes
up the stairway appeared to be look.
| ing from the bottom of deep we'll.
assembled the stairs. trying to make NO
| noise, but there was not silent board
| to tread on, and creak which startled
ME was given out at each step.
thought heard sound, as Of the light
ing of q match. Then an irresistible
impulse seemed to be hurrylng me on,
though the prospect of dark halls and
open doorways was not inviting. said,
half aloud: Don't be q fool" and
walked bravely into the first room ]
came to. I closed the door quickly and
| turned the key.
put the candle on table, and my.
self in chair, and took view OF the
room. It was furnished with a chair.
table, bed, a door and window. ]
walked to the window and looked
through the panes. The trees, stand.
ing in their own deep shade, were faint.
| " visible, and the nearer ones dimly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22

Intelligent farmers claim that the diff
ference between the effects of fall spread
manure and spreading in the spring is
about % per cent. of the product in favor
of the former.
The second point considered is that
cultivating and mellowing the soil be-
fore planting has an important bearing
on the successful growth. as well as for
facilitating easy and thorough cultiva-
ton. In word, proper preparation of
the soil makes the difference between
working the crop among weeds, grass
and clods on one hand Gig. y. and in a
fine, clean. we'll pulverized ground Gig.
q. Thorough underdrainage is another
all important point, as any one may see
in wet season, when dry knolls bear a
rank growth of stalks and ears in con-
trast with the puny growth in the low
and wet spots. A large amount of labor
may be avoided by doing as much of the
cultivating with horse labor, beginning
with the smoothing harrow before the
corn is up, and afterward until foot
high, the teeth passing in among the
plants and cleaning out all weeds Just rs
they reach the surface. On strong and
clayey soils care must he taken not 20
use the cultivator when the ground is
wet after rain so as TO adhere; otherwise
by baking into hard crust the work
viii do more harm than good.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22
A matchmaker ought not to feel run
down when his affairs are wound up.
ADVICE rU KUTHKHe.

Are you disturbed III night and brok en-
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain OF cutting teethf If so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is ipcalculsble.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers,
there is no mistake about it. II cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one oi
the oldest and best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is foI
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
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STATE CONVENTION.
HEADQUARTERS STATE DEMOCRATIC CEN !
TRIAL COMMITTEE OF ILLINOIS, :
CHICAGO, ILL, March 9th, 1890.

J
The Democratic State Central Committee met
at the Palmer house in this city the 9th day of
March, 1890. and authorized the issuance of the
following call:
The democrats OF Illinois will meet in state
convention at Springfield on Wednesday, June 4,
1890 for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the following state officers to be voted for Tues
day, November 4th, 1890, to-wit;
One Treasurer,
One Superintendent of Public Instruction. and
Three Trustees Of the University of Illinois
At the meeting of the state central committee
the following resolution was passed. and an eN-
preston of views, in said resolution asked, is
invited. The chairman and secretary OF each
county convention are requested to report the ac-
tion OF their respective conventions to the secre-
tary OF the state central committee rs soon as 1t
may he had. The resolution is ae follows:
''Inasmuch the propriety of nominating 8
candidate for the United States senate by the
state convention has been extensively agitated
throughout the state. 1t is suggested 10 county
conventions, to consider the expediency of snch
a course and instruct their delegates accordingly
Each county shall be entitled TO one delegate
for each four hundred votes east for Cleveland
and Thurman at the last presidential election,
and one delegate for each fractional part thereof
of two hundred votes or more.
GEORGE NJ. HAYNES, Secretary.
Under this call the Eleventh congressional
district Is entitled to delegates follows: Rock
Island Q; Mercer 8; Henderson ?; Warren 5; Nc
DononRh s; Schuyler 3; Hancock 10.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22

In short, with plenty of manure prop
erly applied. thorough undertaking,
pulveriZing culture near the surface, and
the care which every practical man will
observe, there will be no difficulty in
raising from fifty to seventy shelled bush
els to the acre Zig. o. 1t may be well to
add that in damp autumns matured corn
often weighs 20 to 25 per cent. more
when first harvested than after drying
a few months in the crib. and hence the
reason why some reports give over
hundred bushels (by weight to the acre,
where only eighty or ninety Of well dried
grain was produced In dry seasons
there is less difference, but often much
more than owners suppose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22

II You will send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voltaic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
debilitated system, and how they will
quickly restore you to vigor, manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thus afflicted. we will send you belt and
appliances on trial.
VoLTAIC BELT Co.. Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22
Artificial Incuhatnrs.

Artificial incubators are scientific
success without doubt, but the editor
of Field and Farm thinks that they have
no place on an ordinary farm. The good
old fashioned way of Matching chicks
with faithful biddies is the best. On an
exclusive poultry farm where there is
some one to give his exclusive attention
to the incubator it may be manipulated
with success. but otherwise it is better
to stick to the hen mother
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
SUBJECTS OF GENERAL INTEREST
CONSIDERED IN A PLAIN MANNER.

Important Points Worthy the Attention
of CuItivators of the Corn Crop-The
Necessity for Liberal Manuring, Thor
In recapitulating some of the positions
taken in an elaborate article ON corn
culture, Country Gentleman calls to
mind certain important points. First,
that the preliminary step is to top dress
the ground literally. the previous au-
tumn, if possible, with barnyard manure,
for heavy crops depend greatly on en-
riched land.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22
In the pursuit of the gooa things +,

In the pursuit OF the goou things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat ont the heart and sweetness of world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price, so cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22

Every ingredient employed in produc-
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla is strictly pure,
and is the best of its kind it is possible to
buy. All the roots and herbs are care
fully selected. personally examined, and
only the best retained. So that from the
time of purchase until Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla Is prepared, everything is carefully
watched with view to attaining the best
result. Why don't you try it?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22
BUCKIEN's ARNIcA sAI.yR.

The best sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-22

Professor Lintner's remedy for bark
lice is as follows: Slack stone lime as for
whitewash, and to two-thirds of a buck
etful add one pint of gas tar, one pound
of whale oil soap dissolved in hot water,
one pound of common soft soap, one
pound of potash or one pint of strong
lye; also clay or loan enough to make
the wash of proper thickness to be ap-
piled with a brush.