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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
LENGTH OF CHEAP WIRE FENCE

LENGTH OF CHEAP WIRE FENCE.
for the purpose. This will leave little
more than inches of the wire netting
(which will support itself above the
upper horizontal piece and the tops of
the stakes, so that if hen flies for the
upper lath she will strike the wire and
be thrown back. 1t will, however, be
found that the birds attempts to get out
will all be made lower down and through
the wire which seems to present no OBJ
struction until they try it. To move a
fence Of this kind, of course, the wire
must be taken off and the stakes pulled
up and reset, which can all be done in a
very little time. While the fence seems
a frall one, it will, nevertheless, stand a
very hard storm. as it offers very little
resistance to the wind.
An illustration and directions for
making movable fence that can be still
more readily changed from one place to
another is given by Stoddard i'll his little
book on Poultry Architecture" This
fence, as shown in the second cut, is
made in sections, and can be quickly set
up, and can be packed closely and laid
away when not in use. The lengths are
IL feet long and the fence ) feet high:
the pickets are laths. sawed foot longer
and aquarter of an inch wider than usual;
but common four foot laths are often
used, and except for high flyers, like Leg
horns. are good enough.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
ADVICE Tu auTHKRs.

Are you disturbed al night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting tcethf II so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm !,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea. requisites the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription Of one of
the oldest aud best female nurses and ply.
sicians in the United States, and is fol-
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 95 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
FARM AND GARDEN.
AND OBSERVATIONS OF
VALUE TO WIDE AWAKE FARMERS.

Cheap Fences for Poultry Yards-Fences
Made of Wire Netting at . Compare
lively Cheap Cost and Fences That
Can BE Readily Moved.
At this season it often is an important
matter to keep young chickens within
certain boundaries. Fences that are
cheaply constructed and which may be
readily changed from one spot to another
are. therefore, of special value to the
keepers of poultry.
A very cheap fence can be made with
wire netting feet high and fastened in
position as follows: Buy by inch
scantling, 10 feet long, and cut into two
pieces, or get stakes of any kind and
sharpen the ends; then start hole by
striking down into the ground with a
crowbar and working it back and forth
to widen the hole, when the stakes should
be driven in foot or more and be set
feet apart.
At the bottom nail on Ike inch strips,
strips, 12 feet long, and similar strips a
little more than feet higher up, when
you will be ready to tack ON the wire,
which is done with small staples made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men,
tion. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist aud it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples. boils.
salt Iheum and other affections caused by
impure blood will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure
all Malarial fevers.-For cure of head.
ache. constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded Price 80
cents and $1.00 per bottle at Hartz 6
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

Read the following: Mr.. G. 81. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with Abscess of Lungs. and friends and
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, an
now on my third bottle. and able to over
see the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made"
jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio. says:
Had it not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health T"
Try it. Sample bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

In the pursuit OF the gooa 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. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, a sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price. so cents, OF
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
To Hervou. peb,l,,a,.d Men.

If 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
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quickly restore yon to vigor, manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thus afflicted, we will send you belt and
appliances on a trial.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
What II Cosss

Must be carefully considered by the
great majority of people in buying even
necessities of life. Hoods Sarsapsrila
commends itself with special force to the
great middle classes. because 1t combines
positive economy with great medicinal
power. 1t is the only medicine of which
can truly be said 100 doses one dollar"
and q bottle taken according to directions
will average to last a month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
A Word About Pastures.

In large pastures animals are liable to
Craze off some places very closely and
leave others to run to seed. 1t is good
plan to use movable fences and with
these pasture small portions at time.
Another good plan is to keep mixture
of animals, SO that one kind can follow
another. Scatter the droppings of cattle
or else there will spring up lunches of
tall grass. To prevent patches from go
ing to seed NOW them, q small quantity
at time, and give the wilted grass to
stock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

VINO OF us are wILnout trouble be tDey
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all Of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DIR.
Bigelew's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
BUcKLKN's ARNIcA sALvK.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Har,z & Bahnsen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

You seem to be pretty far gone" !" said
the almanac to the calendar. Yes" re-
piled the calendar. Il fear my days are
numbered, / think had better turn
over new leaf the first of the month. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
ROCK ISLAND, FRIDAY. JUNE 6, 1890.
Democratic senatorial Convention.

DemOcratic SematOrfal COnVentfOn.
The counties of.Rock Island and Henry. COM
prising the Twenty first senatorial district, are
requested TO send delegates TO a convention TO be
held at the court house in the city Of Cambridge,
On Tuesday July Sth, 1890.
at 2 p. m. for the purpose Of nominating candi-
date for State Senator, a candidate for Represen-
tative, appointing Senatorial committee and
transacting such other business as may properly
come before The convention.
The basis Of representation will be one delegate
for every two hundred votes cast for Cleveland
and Thurman in 1888, and one delegate for every
fraction of one hundred votes, as follows:
Rock Island County. s. 644 votes-IS delegates
Henry County, I" IL
l.. G. BLANDING,
WM. McENIRY,
L. F. DIMICK,
Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, May 18th. 1890. Committee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

Victor Meyer, German scientist, is
confident that chemistry will yet enable
us to make bread out of wood Will this
rsiss the price of board?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

The French in Africa are taking a
mean advantage of the King of Daho-
mey." How sof' They are throwing
live mice into the ranks of bis Amazons. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

Evangelist: Friend. are your lines cast
in pleasant placesf Poet sadly: No;
In the waste basket mostly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06

There is really no tangible objection
to violently plaid trousers except that they
keep one constantly wondering whose
move il is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
Testimony In Favor of Ducks.

There are many advantages in raising
ducks, one of which is that ON small
place where you wish to have garden a
very low fence will keep them inside of
their own lot. They grow quickly and
are first class table fowls, are less liable
to disease than chickens and will lay as
many eggs. If provided with good shell
ter and feed they will lay early in Feb
ruary and continue on regularly until
late i'll the spring or early summer.
When quite small they need attention,
but after the feathers make good start
they can be let run and, with the ex-
ception of being fed and watered, they
will need but little care. They are re-
markably good foragers. and if given
the run of the orchard or grass lot will
pick up the greater part of their own liv-
ing. They should have comfortable
quarters and plenty of water for drink,
but pond or running stream may be
dispensed with, rs they will thrive quite
well without either. The Pekin is one
of the best varieties, on account of its
size and color, and the feathers may be
picked during the summer. Ducks, how
ever, should not be picked during their
laying season.-Cor. New York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
SECTIONAL FENCE FOR MOVING.


The object in using lath is to secure
ightness, and for the same reason the
posts are Ski 1-2 inches and the rails and
braces are Ike inches. In constructing
it the horizontal rails should be nailed to
the posts outside, and the pickets fast
ened on outside the rails, when the dag
onal braces should be nailed on outside
the pickets. The fence is to be set up
ZigZag to secure a wide base and prevent
falling over, and the ends of the lengths
are to be fastened together with coarse
twine or wire. In locations where strong
winds may be expected a few props or
stakes driven down in the corners may be
needed. In locating fences for confning
fowls reference must be had to the hem
merry and their usual roosting places
when practicable, otherwise temporary
roost with rough shed roof viii be
necessary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

BURLINGTON ROUI E. c., b. & @. RAIL
~ way-Depot First avenue and Sixteenth ST.,
NJ j. Youag agent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-06
i. Consumpllon IncurabIe

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, May asth, 1890. Committe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26

like the gentle murmur of low fount-
ain stealing forth in the midst of roses,
or the soft, sweet accents of an angels
whisper on the bright and joyous dream
Of sleeping innocence. Duluth! Twas
the name for which my soul had painted
as the hart panteth for the water brooks.
But where was Duluth? Never in all
my limited reading had l seen the
celestial name in print or heard even
the winds whisper of this zenith city by
the unsalted sea-
"'And in that way he went on for one
hour ridiculing Duluth said the land
lord, as he wiped the perspiration from
his brow and sat down again beside me-
Now, look at Duluth, with it's great
blocks of buildings, it's bursting ware
houses and elevators and it's mills and
factories. How many bushels of wheat
do you suppose -
"'Fifteen million two hundred and
twenty-five thousand four hundred and
forty-seven bushels and some pecks,'
answered promptly, for this thing had
been sprung on me several times before
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26

of sleeping innocence. Duluth! 'Twa!
the name for which my soul had painted
as the hart panteth for the water brooks
But where was Duluth? Never in al
my limited reading had 1 seen tn,
celestial name in print, or heard over
the winds whisper of the zenith city By
the unsalted sea-
81 told tho Postmaster | could seq
where Proctor Knott had made bad
break, and l was sorry he had done it. Sc
l bought a postage STAN pand withdrew
"And that is the way they work q
stranger in Duluth" concluded grand,
father, in some heat, ''nor is that the
worst of it. On my way back to the
hotel l dropped into a saloon. I wa.
pretty well wrought up over this in.
fernal Proctor Knott racket, and 1 said
at once to the barkeeper:
"'I will shake you for the drinks, my
friend, but l will make it condition
that you do not spring Proctor Knott'i
speech on me, for am not myself
land you are Knott yourself!'' HI
exclaimed, rushing around from behind
the bar and grasping mo by the hand
by Joye! I've heard of you often, and ]
am glad to see you. When did you come
to town.
81 repulsed him gently, and said
MY good friend, simply ask that you
will not spring Proctor Knots speech
on me, for am not myself. l am moi
Knott. give you my word that I am
not. Not that would not be Knott,
but that am not
"The barkeeper looked at me in ,
dazed sort of way, up one side and dowr
another, and then said:
"'Look here, old man, you say you
are Knott and you amt Knott. Knott
that you would not be Knott, but that
you arc Knott. l always thought the
fellow who made that Duluth speech
was bigger fool than Bucks colt and
now know it. IN. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
AMERICAN DEGREES.
They Are Not Recognized by the Medical
Faculties of Europe.

Faculties of Europe.
The University of Berlin has decided
not to recognize the degrees conferred
by American medical colleges, on the
ground that such institutions differ
greatly in character and that time can
not be spared to separate the good from
the bad. That there is excellent rea-
son for the complaint is generally
known. If our best colleges were fairly
typical there would be no question of
the reception of American degrees
abroad. But they are not. On the con-
trary they form but small fraction OF
the whole. Berlin is not unique in the
respect of refusing to recognize Ameri-
can degrees. Knowing the utterly
worthless character of many of our col
leges, it has long been a rule in the army
and navy t" accept no certificates as
conclusive. A rigid examination of the
applicant fer surgeons position is
conducted in both branches of the Gov
eminent, and this is done without tho
slightest reference to the medical in
stitution which has already granted its
diploma. Is it reasonable. then, to
blame the University of Berlin for fol-
lowing precedent which has the sane
ton of our Government? No doubt
there are colleges in America which will
compare favorably with those abroad
but it would be foolish to argue that the
average standard of liability isso high here
as it Son the continent. Germany and
France have made their medical schools
public institutions, and their reputation
is so excellent that diplomas issued by
them command worldwide respect, and
are just as valuable in America as any
where else. Ignorance in medicine and
ignorance in law are matters Of vital
concern to the public. 1t is shocking
condition of affairs when the State
guarantees no protection to the indi-
vidual against the incompetency of those
whose right to act in professional ca
pacity is guaranteed by institutions
operating under its charter. New York
was among the first of the States to
show its appreciation of the danger, and
six years ago a bill was passed provid-
ing that law students should pass an
examination which would guarantee
fitness to enter upon their legal studies.
Last year the same provision was made
to apply to medicine, and the Regents
Academic examination is now one of the
best possible safeguards So that in
this commonwealth, at least, very ma
terial progress has been made along
lines of Improvement. The American
students at Berlin must keenly feel
their position. But what are they to
do? Privy Counselor Klueffel is per-
fectly correct when he says that we
have institutions Of real worth es
tablished side by side with those that
are practically humbugs," and thai
the laxity OF American laws and regu'
lations concerning tho comforting of de-
grees is remarkable. brooklyn Eagle
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Romance of a Moiar.

If any one is casting about for plot
for a story, this is freely rendered: A
destitute young Englishman in San
Francisco. A beautiful and rich young
girl of the same place. One of her in
cisors is faulty. She will have none OF
it. The dentist bids her bide his time.
1t arrives in the person of the young
Englishman. He agrees to part with a
front tooth for $50. On ono side of a
screen is the hero; on the other the
heroine. The tooth is pulled and swiftly
transplanted. Then the heroine departs
without having seen the hero, who, with
the $50 in his pockets, sets boldly out
into the hills and makes his fortune In
five years, somewhere and somehow,
they meet and mate. Then, just when
you please, the story of the tooth crops
out. 1t isn't overnice, but it is related
as fact.-Society.
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"'Just So said the landlord, and yet
Proctor Knott stood in the halls of
Congressional he rose grandly to his
feet again-'and yet, 1 say, Proctor
Knott stood in the halls of Congress,
thus
Il asked the landlord at this point II
he wouldn't kindly hold that paragraph
until l walked around to the post-oftice
and got my mail.
when the postmaster handed me out
my letters, he said: Il think you are a
stranger here told him l was. Think
you will like Duluth?' he continued.
Got to be quito city. Ten newspapers,
great business blocks, warehouses and
elevators bursting with grain, and when
ments we will have dockage front of
twenty miles. How many bushels of
wheat do you suppose were shipped in
here during the past four months?'
81 gave him the exact number OF
bushels, emitting the pecks, and he
said: 'Ah, that's correct. l see you keep
abreast of the times. And yet this is
the town that Proctor Knott lampooned
so outrageously in his famous speech in
Congress. Why, sir, Proctor Knott
stood in the halls of Congress, thus
and could see through the glass boxes
that he had the attitude-I say Proctor
Knott stood in the halls of Congress and
for an hour ridiculed Duluth like this:
"'"Duluth! The word fell upon my ear
with a peculiar and indescribable charm
like the gentle murmur of a low fount.
ian stealing forth in the midst of roses,
or the soft, sweet accents of an angels
whisper in its bright and Joyous dream
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
TEMPERANCE NOTES.
THE REASON WHY.


What makes me refuse social glass? Well, I'll
tell you the reason why;
Because bonnie blue-cyed lass is ever stand.
ing by,
And 1 hear her, boys above the noise of the
Jest and merry glee,'
AS with baby grace she kisses my face and
says: Papa, be true to me-"
Then, what can do to my lass to be true better
than let it pass by,
know you'll not think my refusal to drink a
breach Of your courtesy;
For hear her repeat in accents sweet, and her
dear little form I see,
AS with loving embrace, she kisses my face
and says: Papa, be true to me-"
Let me offer toast to the one 1 love most,
whose dear little will 1 obey,
Whose influence sweet is guiding my feet over
life's toilsome way,
May the sun ever shine on this lassie Of mine;
from sorrow may she be free,
For with baby grace she hath kissed my face
and said: Papa, be true to me-"
Senator Henry ]. Coggeshall, in Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
Dull All Around.

"1'd like to have little money OH
your account" said the barber as Mr..
Hardup settled himself for anothe;
shave to be put on the tab"
''Well, I'm afraid you'll have to wait
this is the dull season, you know.
Great roots! But that razor pulls. Don't
you ever hone your razors?"
mot in the dull season." Terre
Haute Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
That Was Different.

"You ought to quitsmoking cigarettes,
De Sappy. It's injurious to your health"
"Awr" puff! puffD
"Yes; physicians say cigarettes par
alyze the BRAIN"
"Awr' puff! puffD
Besides, the Prince of Wales has
given them up"
"You don't sayw Throws it away.
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tolegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
The Usual Way.

Squildig-Have you ever heard how
Mrs. Astor came to marry her husband?
McSwilligen-No; is there romance
connected with it?
Squildig not much of a one.
John Jacob Astor; that's all.-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
PROCTOR'S SPEECH.
The Visitor to Duluth Hears It
Constantly.
The Echoes of the Famous Harane ae
Still Heard Around Duluth-Grand-
father Lickshingle's
Experience.

HAVE just got back
from Duluth" said
Grandfather Lick
single yesterday,
as he entered tho
o fiji C g somewhat
muddy and travel
stained. 81 It's a
great town, that
Duluth, but it is
m i g h ty unfortu-
nate for the visit
ors to the place that
Proctor Knott ever
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26
"To What Base Use. ~

Mrs. Dress5-Why did you lay aside
those pieces Of cloth?
Mrs Patch-They will be useful some
day to repair the base of Tommy's trou
serS.
Mrs. Dressy-I see; they are reserved
seats.-Munsey's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26

Wife-John,i If we 60 to the theater to-
night will you have to go out between
the acts to see man?
Husband Pm very much afraid
shall.
Wife-Well, here's dollar and halt
extra. Get ticket for him, and let
him sit with us.-Life.
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A CAPITAL PUNISHMENT - To ba
Rugged to death.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-04-26

THE King OF Samoa, whom the famous
Samoan conference held in Berlin yeaS
ago restored to his power, has issued
this decree: mo spirituous. vinous or
fermented liquors or Intoxicating drinks
whatever shall be SOLD. giveH OF offered
to or bought or bartcred by any native
Somoan or Pacific Islander resident IN
Samoa TO be taken as - ever2So."
, 1890-12-10
Barbados News.

The General Agricultural Society, some
month OF two ago, presented an Address to
His Excellency the Governor-in- Executive
Committee asking for the establishment of a
second Experimental Station, similar to that
at Dodds, but on a larger scale and in a more
central part of the island. The Society, in an
elaborate manner, set forth the grounds on
which it based its request, and concluded by