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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
MULES WENT UP.
They Were a Drug the Market Until
the bees Came Along

They Were a Drug the Market Until
the Bees Came Along.
One spring day, about a mile outside
Of Decatur, Ala, hive Of bees belong
ing 10 Col. Clark went on "A swarm. a
matter which should happen to every
well regulated hive about once in so
often. just at that time Uncle Reuben
Slathers, an old colored man, was CON-
ing into town with his mule and Tag
of wood. The road was pretty heavy
and the mule very lazy, and To keep the
flies off the beast Uncle Reuben had
stuck several branches into the harness.
Coming along toward the Clark place
the old man was saying:
"Now, yo' good-fur-scat mewl, yo' lift
dem hoofs an walk along or you'll IA ar
from me. IL yO' hain't de LATEST, dog
gondest emery beast in dis hull state den
Ill leave de church! Why, sab, Id sell
yo' fur two dollars an one leetle pos
sum-
About this time the bees got "A move
on them from the hive, and by accident
or design the queen settled down on one
of the branches waving over Uncle Reu-
ben's mule. The rest followed suit, and
in two minutes the animal was loaded.
She had come to halt of her own ac-
cord, and the old man sat with his mouth
open and gazed in establishment. Not
for long, however. Some Of the bees
diminishing around on the outside con-
cluded to feel Of the old mule and see
what she was made Of, and as about fifty
singers entered her feelings at once she
reared up. uttered a terrific snort and
started off at break neck speed. Uncle
Jerry was dumped into the road at the
first jump, and as he scrambled up and
saw the mule on a dead run, with the
sticks Of wood flying and the wheels
shedding spokes at every turn, he raised
his hands and shouted:
II takes it all back, JuIiusl said back
dar dat I'd sell yo' fur s. an a Jeetle
'possum, but nevis has suddenly riz
Gro in, Julius, an make a record, DE
price ON yo' right now is $500 an TO
thousand 'pOssums, an I'll add 10 per
cent. cherry minute tillyo' is outer sightr'
---New YORK Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
Put on the Brakes

II you find you are going down Lii in
point of health. Failing strength. i'm
paired digestion and assimilation are the
marks of decline Check these and other
indications OF premature decay with the
grand vitalizer and restraining tonic,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Beginning
at the fountain head, the stomach the
Bitters remedies its inefficiency, corrects
its errors. and sets it vigorously at work.
The digestive organ is thus enabled TO
thoroughly separate from the food its
nutritive principles. which the bloc d as
similaung. is enriched. Thus is the sys-
TEN nourished. and being nourished
strengthened, and abnormal waste Of its
tissues stayed. Appetite. tue power to
rest well. a regular habit are also re-
established. and the various functions
move once more in their natural and
healihful groove. The Bitters, nlore-
over. is a specific for and preventive of
mslarial complaints. rheumatism, bill Gus.
ness and kidney troubles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
Little LORD raantler oy.r

Expectation is on tip-toe for the en-.
gagement Of Little Lord Fauntleroy, -
which Is scheduled for Harper's Theatre
Friday next. Of this week. No play OF
recent years has won So general and so
continued communication from all kinds.
classes and conditions Of men, and the
fact that the company TO whom its rep
resentation is entrusted is sent out by
Mr.. T. II. French. and is under bis own
immediate management, is guarantee
sufficient that there will be nothing lack
ing to the end Of giving a perfect per-
Torrance. The character Of the little
Lord is played BY two little eight-yesr-
old girls-Ada Fleming and Alberta
Keen-wbo alternate the role. and two
more clever or more capable children do
not live.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The Republican papers are experience
ing considerable satisfaction over what
they are pleased to call the success of
protection in Germany, - a proof of
which they point to the activity of the
iron trade in that empire.
The main reason for this activity, it is
true, is to be found in the orders for iron
proceeding from the COVE -nment itself,
a circumstance which omehow usually
escapes the notice of our protectionist
friends, as does also the fact that i'm
ports of iron have likewise largely in
creased lately.
Then the duty on pig iron is only S2.l0
a ton, while in this country it is $6.72.
When it was proposed to knock off the
odd cents and make the rate So by way
Of avoiding the trouble of making
change, the authors of the proposition
were stigmatized as free trs ders." which
is the most opprobrious eIithet in the
protectionist vocabulary. How a self
respecting protectionist can applaud any
nation for charging a begg arly duty of
81. 10 a ton on pig iron Is Ina ii to under
stand.
But then it ia equally hard to under
stand why our American Irotectionists
should applaud Germany for imposing
any protective duty at all. When they
are asked what the duty Wa impose on
iron is for. they say it is for the benefit
Of the American wOrkingn an, to keep
his wages from falling to the level of the
workingmen of free trade FL gland.
This being the object of protection, as
the Pennsylvania iron manufacturer
frankly admits in those burs of gener-
Gus confidence for which Inc is noted
whenever anything is to be got by them,
it is not apparent what Germany wants
with it. Wages are far lowe there than
in Great Britain, where her chief COM
petition lies, and probably as low as any
country in the world produc ng iron for
export. On the American tn cory of pro-
lection, therefore, she needs none, and
our American protectionists should not
waste their admiration on her policy
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
Avrry Crrdl,ahIe shnxiar.

"Some Facts About Davenport. is the
title Of very pretty little pamphlet,
which has been issued by the Daven.
port Business Mems association. the OBJ
Iect Of which is to state concisely, plain
ly and attractively the reasons why Dav-
export is entitled TO a government build.
ing. The work was compiled by a COM
mittee. Of which Mr. B. F. TilHnghast,
managing editor Of the Democrat. was
chairman. and the neatness and compre-
hensiveness with which the facts con-
tanned are presented briefly. yet at the
same time thoroughly. is indicative Of
the pains and skill that he has put into
it. The object Of the showing is to pre-
sent facts and logic. and il fulflls its
purpose In the most convincing form.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
MORE OF THE wooDMEN.
A sstateneat OF the Facts Bearing on
the Case st Mer,tsea-The MeKin-
Me upiuuefIou-

A ssasemeat OF the Facts Bearing on
the Case at MerSfses-The MeKtn-
ME IsJunctiss-
The whiteside Ssntind, published at
Morrison. has circuit court proceedings
In that city last week. In its account Of
the Modern woodmen cases il says:
The attention OF the court was occu.
pied Monday in hearing the arguments in
the Woodmen cases. Judge Brown
opened the session promptly at o o'clock
In the morning, when the demurrer in
the suit Of the state ys. the NJ. w. A. was
taken up, Assistant Attorney General E.
s. Smith. Of Springfield and States At
torney Walter Staeer appearing for the
state and Judge Lyman A. Ellis, OF Gin
ton, Iowa. Hon. VIM. Barge. Of Dixon.
and r. NJ. Ireland. of Elgin. for the de-
fense. The arguments continued nearly
all day. the defense making the plea of
multifariousness in the allegation, and
holding that all the defendants. officers
Of the organization, against whom the
charges OF malfeasance. irregularities,
&c, under the insurance laws Of the
state, could not be held equally guilty.
and brought before the court together, as
IL was not held all even had knowledge of
the wrong dong, II any. The strong
point made by the defense. however, was
that OF jurisdiction. Ii claimed that the
NJ. W. A. being q secret society was be-
yond the jurisdiction of the insurance
laws of the state, even IL il did issue pol
icies to its members, and was de facto an
insurance company. Whistler the points
are well taken will he decided by Judge
Brown, on Tuesday morning of next
week. when his opinion will be made
known.
The postponed Injunction case OF DR.
P. L. McKinnie VS.. the NJ. W. A was next
heard. Judge Farrand. Dixon. X.
w. Right, Of Belvidere. and A G
Bardwell, Of Dixon, appearing for the
complainant and VIM. Barge, r. NJ Ire
land and Judge Ellis for the defense.
The universal interest manifested in
these Woodmen cases was evidenced
by the presence of great many spects-
tors in the court room, number of la
dies occupying seats in the evening to
listen to the talk OF opposing counsel,
which, as one of them very aptly termed
was at times both 'eloquentand ferocious,
and had not the spectators known that
the animus and acrimony of the debate
was melted by the hope of fat fee upon
the part OF the participants. they would
bave been impressed that the legal
fgentlemen were in dead earnest, and
feared the consequences.
Tuesday morning Judge Brown handed
down his opinion in the injunction case,
dissolving the injunction so far as the
claim OF DR.. McKinnie for reinstatement,
as head physician of the Woodmen is
concerned. and leaving it remain in that
particular which related TO the books and
papers Of the institution. restraining
their removal beyond the jurisdiction OF
the court.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The first coal shipped into this market
from Mercer county was from the mines
of r. b. Ellis in the fall of 1876. and
hence given the name it still bears. 1t is
we'll known TO be the best sold in the
market. and other merchants have adop-
ted the same name and offering an in
ferior article for the genuine Don't be
deceived, but buy the genuine celebrated
Mercer county coal of T. ii. Ellis. on
Second avenue. opposite ST. Joseph's
church. TIE Office has not been removed,
but is there still, aud is the only place in
the market selling the old and genuine
article. Telephone 1896.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
The Duty on Potatoes.

Mr. John W. Wocdside, of Philadel-
phia, appeared before the omIlittee of
ways and means during the tariff hear
ings. He thought the duty on potatoes
should be raised from 10 cents to -
cents per bushel. Fifteen cents bushel
for potatoes means 10 per cent ad va
loren, so that - cents a bushe would
mean 66i per cent. ad valorem. With
potatoes there is always either feast or
a famine. When the crop in tn ; coun-
try is a good one no potatoes are i'm
ported. On the other hand, wi en- the
crop is a total OF a partial failure, as oc-
casionally happens, prices are suff GENTLY
high to be remunerative at home without
any duty to enhance them. Potatoes
are largely used by the poorer classes.
Dear food for such persons" seems to
be favorite motto with the high tariff
party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Crown dining hall, No. 170S Sec
ond avenue, is now ready to- furnish you
the best meal in the city for IS cents.
$4,000 to loan on real estate security,
in sums of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates of interest. without CON-
mission. E. w. Hurst, Attorney at
Law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Bsrth 3 Babeoek, Dentists.
No. i724 Second avenue. SPECIAL siicu
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Surety on Bonds
Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust. and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties, or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent OF the
American Surety Co., of New York
Ed. LIEBERKNEcHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
100 Doses One Dollar
SPECIAL TAXATION NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given 10 All persons Interested,
that the city council of the city OF Rock Island
having ordered that Second avenue from the west
line OF the intersection of Fourteenth street to
the west liae OF the intersection OF Ninth street
all being IN the corporate limits of the said city OF
Rock Island, be curbei with curbstones, excava
ted and graded, improved and paved.
Said ordinance for -aid improvement is on file in
the office Of the city clerk Of said city, and said city
has applied 10 the county court of Rock Island
county, Illinois, for an assessment and levy of the
costs OF said Improvement upon and from the lots
and parts OF lots and tracts Of land contiguous 10
the line OF said improvement in said ordinance
ordered 10 be constructed, in proportion TO the
frontage of such lots, parts of lots and tracts of
land upon the i'm proyement go ordered TO be con-
structed as aforesaid and an assessment thereof
having heen made and returned TO said court, the
final hearing thereon will be had at the March
term OF said court commencing on the tenth day
Of March A. ID. 1890 All person. desiring may
then and there appesr and make their defense.
Dated Of Rock Island. Illinois, this eighteenth
day OF February A. ID, 1890.
JOHN OHLWEiLER,
H. j. LOWREY.
Z. ii. RITTER,
-.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
Hsw's Thisy

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o
We. the undersigned. have known F
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in bust.
ness transactions. and financially able To
carry out any obligations made by their
firm:
West & Truax. wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Wslding. Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
druggists. Toledo. o.
E Fl. Van Hoesen, cashier Toledo Ma
tional bank, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
To Nervous Man.

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. IL you are thus afflicted. we
will send you belt and appliances on a
trial. VoLTAIC BELT Co.
MARSHALL, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

In the pursuit or the gooI things of
his world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. Ii is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier. g sure cure for ague and
mslsrial diseases. Price. SO cents, Of
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The Young Wolnen's Christian associ-
alton of New York is doing a worthy
work. 1t has evening school elias es for
working women, in which are taught
commercial arithmetic. stenog raphy,
typewriting. bookkeeping and penman-
ship. In still other classes instruction is
given in physical culture, choir music.
drawing. and coloring and retotching
photographs. The instruction go here
will enable many good girl to rise in
life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
PUBLICATION NorIoK-Chancery
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY

In the Circuit Court, May Term, 1880.
Claus Voigt vs. Catherine voigt- In Chsncery.
Amdayft OF the non residence OF Catherine
Noigt, the above-named defendant, having been
lied IN the ONCE of the clerk OF the Circuit court
OF said county, notice is therefore given to the
said pon.resident defendant that the complainant
fled his bin Of complaint in said court on ths
chancery side thereof on the 10th day OF Febru-
airy, 1880, and that therenpon = summons issued
out " said court, wherein said suit Is now pend
ing, retui nable on the first Monday In the mon.h
of May next ss Is BY law required
Now, unlees you, tbs nom resident defendant
ABOVE named Catherine Vogt shall pc rsou ally be
and appear before said circuit court, on the drst
day OF the next term thereof to be holden AZ Rock
Island in and for the said county, on the first
Monday In May next, and plead, answer or demur
TO the sad complainant's bill of camplsnt. the
same and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken rs cor fessed and a de-
cree entered against You according to the prayer
of the SAID bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill February 10Th 1saO dIw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

A new idea embraced in Ely's Cream
Balm. Catarrh is cured by cleansing aud
healing. not by drying up. II is not Q
liquid or snuff. but is easily applied into
the nostrils. Its effect is magical. and q
thorough treatment will cure the worst
cases Price soc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Griggs Glycerine Sslve. which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruist 9,
scalds, burns. wounds and other sores.
VIII positively cure piles, letter ard
other skin eruptions. Try this wond sr
healer. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Only Csc. Sold ty
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

With Ely's Cream Balm q child can be
treated without pain or dread and with
perfect safety. Try the remedy. 1t cures
catsrrh, hay fever and colds 10 the be i'd
II is easily applied into the nostrils. and
gives relief with the first application
Price Soc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
EsrATE OF FREDERICK W. KEEL.
SALE OF ACCOUNTS.

NALE OF ACCOUNTS.
Notice is hereby given that by viTtne OF on order
OF the County court of Rock Island county Illinois
made this day on the petition Of the undersigned.
adninistratrix of the estate of Frederick ". KEEL
lersjrass. deceased, SHALL on Tuesday, February
18TH A. D. 1890. at the hour OF three O'Clock in the
afternoon Of sad day sell At public auction at the
north door OF the Court house in the city Of Rock
leland in said county. IN the highest bidder for
cash certain counts and notes belonging to said
estate, lst OF which is dle in the said court
10 which list reference may be had by all per>ons
interested.
Rock Island, Illinois. February Nth 1890
MARC RET b. KELLERSTRASS.
Administrative
z. ". HURST, Atty for Administrative.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

''ehow ms how divine q thing a wo-
man may be made by smoothing cut the
wrinkles caused by neuralgia or tooth
ache. This can be done only In one
way. Invest 25c In bottle of Salvation
OIL. the great pain remedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
PUBLICATION NOTICE-Chancery
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY S.

In the Circuit Court, Nav Term, 1890
Ina Myers W. Lazarus Myers-In Chaucery
Affidavit of the non residence of Lazarus Mey-
ers, the ve-named defendant hav ng been filed
IN the office ofthe clerk of the Circuit court of
said county, notice s therefore given 10 the said
nonresident defendant thst the complainant fled
her Dill OF complaint in said on he chancery
side thereof on The Third day OF December, lsss
ana thar thereupon summons ies Ii out OF said
court, wherein said suit Is now pc uding returna-
Die on the nrst Monday in the month Of May next
as is by law required
Now, unless you. the non res;d ent defendant
aooYe-usmed, Lazarus Myers, shall person SLY be
snd appe-r before said circuit court, on the nrst
day OF the next term thereof. TO be holden at Rock
Island In and for the said county, on the frst
Moncsy IN MAY next, and plead answer or demur
TO the said COMPLIMENTS bill OF comn,sint The
same ana III matters and things therin CHARGED
and stated will be taken as confessed aud q de
cree entered against you according to the prayer
of the said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, February 10th, 1890. d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Sohmer got an idea for the
Worlds fair that there's big money in.
Decker-What's that
Sohmer-Put it off for hundred years
and let the fund accumulate at interest!
Puck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Merritt-Do you enjoy a good cigar?
Brownies, but not as much as
should have enjoyed it years ago when
couldn't afford one.-New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

For beauty, for comfort. for improve
ment Of the complexion. use only
Pozzoni's Powder; there is nothing equal
TO it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The Mexican government is encour>
aging the cultivation of rubber trees. A
company has recently planted 100000 in
Chiapas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

The car of Russia has become real y
expert player on the violin. Nero wac q
good deal OF fiddler, too.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Tell your wife abe looks we'll 10 her
new bat, aud rest assured that your Gin
ner will be well served.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Current craze: Jones is q remarkable
looking man" Il don't see any resen-
blance TO Chauncey M. Depew.p
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24
a Renewal Of Trouble.

Gordon ION the two hundredth lapI-
never saw such a child. Here / had
you as quiet as a lamb a moment ago,
and now you're going to give the con-
cert all over again.-Judge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Never tell a man that he is a fool; lie,
him alone and he may find il out himself.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

A Philadelphia bon vivant has kept a
tubfull of terrapin alive in his cellar all
winter, so as To have them handy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

A man MAJ be no end of a grsmmarian
and still find twenty years in state prison
a hard sentence to parse.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

A Rockaway lad, fifteen years old. has
constructed one>horse power engine
that is a success.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

While the fields were roaming over.
Breathing new-mown hay and clover,
Well think Of her, as Is our wont,
Whose teeth and breath are. every day
White as white clover-sweet as hay,
An all from using Sozodont.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Warfare has its romance; even the din
of battle has a sort of an engagement
ring
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

"Are the folks in, Grimmins.'
mo, sir" said the dignifed butler,
1.-The folks are not in, but the family is at
home. sir. New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Talking of getting 90 in life. the man
who slips in the mud is almost boutd to
rise
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-24

Z. W. HuRsr, Atty for Administrairix.