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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
Where Credit Was Due

The Rock Island ARGUS refuses to give
Congressman Gest oil the credit tor secur.
ing the half million dollars with which TO
begin work on the Hennepin canal The
ARGUS is right. II has been minated
that some other congressman were in
Washington at the time the appropriation
was passed. 1t Is Slso believed that some
work was done in Hennepin's interest be-
fore the present member from the Rock
Island district ever thought of going 10
congress, and that was good while ago.
Davenport Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
Altogether TOO Modest.

The U"ion speaks in a quiet way OF the
Flambeau club turning out tomorrow
evening to welcome Mr. Gest. The fact
is the republican managers have been
raising heaven and earth to get out a big
crowd on that night. They are inducing
workmen to turn out with shove Is and
other implements and are trying every
means to have a large d splay. This is
being done on the quiet. so that they can
afterwards point TO the enthusiastic
demonstration on the part OF the people
to honor Mr.. Gest MI Gest NAV not
know it at the time. but 4 little effort on
his part afterwards will fully assure him
that the extra enthusiasm was the work
of very vigilant campsigners who wishe d
to make the reception "heap bio "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

The j. s Keator brought down 16
strings of logs.
The Louisville came down with ID
strings of logs.
The Verne Swain came down; also 10
Long. Pilot and Irene D.
The Sam Atlee passed down with II
strings of logs and . o. lumber.
Passed up; lucia. Maud, Verne
Swain, Joe Long. Pilot. Irene d.
The stage of the water was 800 at
noon; the temperature on the bridge 80.
The U. s. steamer Barnard spent
Thursday last taking soundings in the
channel between this city and Prairie du
Chen, and in the afternoon plowed a
deep furrow in the sand bar forming al
the point of Clark island, thus opening a
wide seam with the hope that the strong
current at this point will open wide the
channel -McGrego Daily Meas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
A BIG CONTRAST.
The Two Candidates for state Senator
Compared

There is big contrast between r. II.
Human, democratic candidate for state
sena or. and Mr.. Crawford, the republi-
can candidate. M Human is neither
ignorant nor III terst-. while Mr. Craw>
ford appears to be compound of both.
Either that or he wlfully tries TO deceive.
A letter addressed to him, asking for his
opinion on certain matters. brought a
badly spelled and grammatical reply.
the drift of which showed that he either
knew nothing of the matters inquired
about or was anxious TO avoid giving in
formation. The Dispatch would not 90
back on man because of lapses in spell
ing or grsmmar-sl men sress more or less
llliterate- but We would most emphati.
callv say no to man asking for our vote
who was as ignorant as Mr.. Crawford
appears TO be on matters of general pub :
lie interest. Woodruff Dispatch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

At the First Baptist church yesterday
evening the annual Harvest Home given
in behalf of the state mission was OBJ.
served with the most pleasing results.
The church was beautifully decorate d
with flowers and grain and fruit and 9th
er tokens of q henefiCent providence. The
attendance was large. Short addresses
were made by the pastor, Rev. Taylor, and
the school superintendent The children
gave number of recitations, sang songs
and they, as well as everyone else, en-
tered fully into the enjoyment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

The Burlington Route, G.. B. & Q. r.
X. will sell from principal stations on its
lines. on Tuesday, September 9 and 23.
aud October IA. harvest excursion tickets
at half rates TO points in the farming re.
gions OF the west, southwest and north
west. For tickets and further informa-
ton concerning these excursions, call on
your nearest c.. b & Q ticket agent. or
address p. S. Eusts, Gen1. Pass. and
Ticket Agent, Chicago. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

The republican press OF this district is
puZZier. They would think it awful if
the democratic press of the district would
stoop to the low. contemplate trickery
they themselves are guilty of. They
have lied. vllified and slsndered Mr.. Ca
BILE ever since he was nominated for con.
gress, but their dirty work makes no
friends for Gest-Keithsburg Np,rs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
nen,h of Mrs.. H.xer,,.~

Mrs Hattie II. Heverling, wife of Mr.
P. j. Heverling. died al $40 last evening
aged 80 years, 9 months and IA DAYS
caused by cancer and tumor, The fu-
neral will take place at D. m. tomorrow
from the family residence, No. 1919 Sec
ond avenue. Friends of the family are
invited to attend. The remains will he
inferred in Chippiannock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
THE OUTLOOK PROMISING.

Enthusiasm and Harmony Reported
by the Democratic County commit.
tee--A Largely Attended Meeting.
There were more democrats from the
county in attendance at the meeting of
the democratic county committee this
morning. than there were republicans who
turned out TO hear Oglesby last Wednes.
dap. Mr.. John Ohlweiler. the new chair
man of the executive committee, presided,
and Secretary Casteel was in his place.
The roll call showedevery member present,
besides a large number of visitors who
were attentive listeners to the proceed
ings. Reports from all sections were of
the most encouraging nature, and showed
that the general trend of opinion was in
favor of the democracy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

The young gentlemen of the tri-cities
give dancing party at the Harper house
this evening in honor of the young ladies
who are to attend the wedding of Miss
Deere on Wednesday evening. These
young ladies are from different cities in
the east.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

II saw as in dream sublime, a some
thing in the hand of time" Twas
thing to bless the whole human race, TO
make them forget their sorrows and re-
member their misery no more. Twas
bottle of Salvation OIL"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

That tired feeling now so often heard
of. is entirely overcome by Hoods Sar-
ssparilla, which gives mental and bodily
strength.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
Guild MhatlnR.

The hospital guild will meet at the res
idence of Mrs. j. NJ. Buford tomorrow
at 3 p. m. Important business requires a
full attendance
NJ. &. HOFFMAN, Sec'y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

oh. If | only had her complexion,
Why, 1t is easily obtained. Use Pozzoni's
complexion powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
Rem owed.

DIR. { c. Carter has removed his office
and residence to 1907 Fifth avenue Of
nee hours , To and to Sp. M.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR THEM
Intelligence Column.

Cheapest and best place in the paper for
wants, Lost" ''Sale" and Rent notices
Only one-half cent word. Everybody resds this
column. Try il.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29
FIResloE FRAGMENTS

When boiling tough meat little
vinegar added to the water will make IL
much more tender.
To Bake Tomatoes: Wash the toma-
toes, make deep hole In the stem end.
fll this with little sugar, salt and
pepper. Lay them on buttered tins and
bake. -Housekeeper.
How TO Fry Croquettes; There
should be enough fat TO foat the cro-
quettes as thoy are put in; fry at once
rs many as will foat easily; when they
are golden brown take them up with
SKINNER, lay them on brown paper to
free them from grease, dust them with
salt. and then serve them hot-N. Y.
Observer
-Shirred Eggs: Break into shallow
buttered platter. and after dusting with
salt and pepper, bake in tho oven until
the whites are set Have ready the
same number Of pieces of toast, around
which has been poured a cream aauce;
divide the eggs neatly with knife. and
lay one on each piece.
Feather Cake: One and one-half
cups Of sugar, two eggs, we'll beaten, two
tablespoonfuls melted butter. one cup
tablespoonfuls Of baking powder. little
salt one-half teaspoonful Of vanilla.
Good in three layers with any hlling.
chocolate or cocoanut. - Banner and
Herald.
, Cucumber Is very digestible when
eaten properly. II can not indeed. be
otherwise when Il is remembered that IL
consists mainly OF water, and that those
parts which are not water are almost ex-
clusively cells OF very rapid growth.
In eating cucumber II is well 10 cut it
I into thin slices and 10 masticate them
thoroughly. Even the vinegar and tho
J pepper that arc so often added 10 IL are
! OF service TO the digestion IL not taken
} In excess. London Hospital.
3 The common housefy is an almost
, unbearable intruder upon domestic COM
, fort, and is said TO be sometimes q car
4 rier OF disease gsems Yet 1t has Its
o uses as a household scavenger, pounc-
i ing upon every bit of decaying, un-
= wholesome matter and doing its little
l best to make up for the neglect or over
n sight of the household queen" Still,
z their presence in kitchen and dining
= room, to say nothing OF the sleeping
$ apartments, is so great a discomfort that
4 every effort should be made to drive and
y bar them out.
/ Graham Bread: Sift one quart OF
o graham meal, and preserve the bran to
stir in with the wheat -four In the
Q morning. Mix the graham with one.
half cup Of yeast or one-third of q cake
o of compressed yeast in little over one
pint OF water or part milk. warm in
o winter In the morning add wheat -four,
g but not enough TO allow It 10 be kneaded.
BY mixing the bran in with -four In
y the morning II somewhat prevents Ia
getting too sour. II biscuit Is preferred
. take . piece OF dough, fiouring this
: hands, and work 1t lightly into littl,
~ round biscuit. FIJI the pan, crowdins
n the biscuit little. and raise 1t all on.
n hour in a moderately warm place. Rake
in hot oven. II you like you can add
d piece OF butter the size Of an Englisl
, walnut, and three or four teaspoonful
OF sugar.-Boston Globe.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29

waited until the girls frst stock OF
breath was exhausted. aud her second
not yet arrived; she then said. win
comic severity:
"Editha, If you are not quiet ! will
begin by shooting you"
Editha thought, apparently, that her
mistress was in earnest. for the poor
girl Immediately rammed arge por-
tion of the nearest towel in TO her
mouth, and restricted herself TO swa "
Ing TO and fro and sobbing violently.
The knocking recommended, but the
door was massive oak and immovable.
my friend" cried Nine. Lucca, in .
loud voice. ''you are Gagged. The garden
door is fastened as tightly az this one.
and the window Is secured. Do not at
tempt to open the latter, for am going
into the garden. and the instant that
see you try to escape you are dead
man"
Flinging open the door which led to
the veranda. she went out, followed by
Editha, who in her despair had sue
ceeded in pushing more OF the towel in
to her mouth. The noise of bolt be-
ing drawn was heard.
"Stand aside, my friendf" said Nine.
+, Lucca, ''or you are dead man"
A sharp report followed. accompanied
by the sound of crashing wood and
splintered glass.
ssrherel that is one barrel out OF six
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29

That Is merely to show that am armed.
You had better remain quiet"
The visitor also was seemingly OF
this opinion. for he did not renew the
attempt
When the servants returned next
morning they found Nine. Lucca quiet
ly reading under the verandah before
the window. They were rather sur
prised, however, on perceiving that she
had q six-barrelled revolver In her
hand, and Editha with what appeared
10 ha the end Of towel sticking out of
her mouth.
A few words explained the whole af-
fair. and In about an hour afterwards
the would-be thief, who, as 1t was
proved, would have been ready TO turn
assassin as we'll, was safely at the
nearest polizeibureau.
Talk ofgeneralship,n said my friend,
as he concluded the story, was not the
stratagem OF the jewels, by which Nine.
Lucca lured the thief into the room
destined 10 be his dungeon, q mag
nifeent idea? Moltka himself never
did any thing to beat that. ."-Boston
Globe
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29
PLANT INTELLIGENCE.

Remarkable Evidence OF Adtptabiiity In
the Egyptian Lotus.
An illustration of apparent intelli.
gence In plants is the behavior OF the
Egyptian lotus in this climate. In the
warmer countries, where IL is at home,
the roots OF the lotus spread laterally
close 10 the surface In this country the
plant learned. after q single years ex-
perience OF New Jersey winter to pre-
pare for this freezing season by aban-
doning its surface lateral roots in early
autumn and sending out crop OF roots
lower down-so far down that they were
halow the reach OF frost In this way
the plant kept up it's life continuously
over winter, and when spring returned
the deep-level roots were abandoned in
their turn and the surface roots once
more sent out
Then there are certain minute plants.
some of them quite microscopic, which
grow In wayside pools and which move
continually In whirls and spirals with
out any moving influence In the water.
In Q myriad form of this minute life the
erudition of the profoundest men of sci
ence is required 10 determine whether
they are animal or vegetable in their
nature. And then who knows whether
the scientists are quite rightf The
moral OF the whole matter is that life in
the two forms is identical But what
have you said when you have said
that? Does the fact of the identity
prove that there is spirit In mat
ter, or that animal, human intelli-
gence Is merely phase of matter? Yon
pay the money of your education and
take your choice OF the two horns OF
the dilemma. ---Boston Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29

I had been looking over the battle
fields around Marietta. Ga, and was
Ave miles from the town when cracker
came along with an or and q cart and
offered me q lift After riding some
distance. I realized that both wheels
were sadly in need OF grease. and |
asked him why he didn't lubrioate.
"What fur?" he asked.
"To make the cart draw more easily. I"
''Shol This we're OF doan' mind. lie
sun doan' know.
But IL would stop the squeaking."
"Yes, | reckon. but the squeakin'
doan' hurt"
1T would save your wheels" finally
said.
"shoi This old cawt ain't wuth
ssvin'."
"Didn't you ever grease itg' / per
sisted.
Once. A Yankee rode 10 town with
me and bought me box OF stun.
"How did IL work2"
Mighty slick, but We dun spread II
on hoo cake. and ATE IT all up in a
waek."--N. Y. Sun.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29
EMPEROR AND MlSER.

How an Avarieious Fellow Was Made to
Disgorge n Handsome sum.
One thing the Emperor Nicholas held
In particular aversion. and that was
ayarice as trait OF wealthy people. He
was once travelling with rich gentle-
man whom he had often bantered upon
his meanness In money matters. In
course of the journey the carriage broke
down and had to be left behind for re-
pairs. The travellers went forward on
foot, and presently came TO a spot
where the road was flooded to a con-
siderable depth.
The Emperor called road lahorer
and asked II he would carry him through
the water
"Why not?" said the laborer. and
forthwith ne took the monarch in his
arms and conveyed him safely across.
The Emperor gave him two gold
pieces and whispered: Now go and
fetch the other gentleman. but when
you have got halfway through the
water. stand still and ask him how
much he intends TO give you.r
The man did rs was told, and in the
middle OF the water demanded how
much he was 20 get for his labor.
''You rascal" cried the miser. "the
other gentleman paid for us both.
saw him, you impudent swindlerl You
shall not have another farthing."
.'What does he offer?e called the Em.
peror.
''Saya you paid for him. and he won;
give farthing." replied the laborer.
Then drop him into the water" said
Nicholas
The man made movement TO obey,
but his intended victim held on tightly,
and exclaimed: II will give you three
rublesl'
ASK three hundred. interposed the
Emperor, laughing, "he's well able "a
pay It,"
The terrified rider clung still more
closely to his bearer, while he protested
against such extortion. The Emperor
by gestures encouraged the usan TO re-
main firm.
WELL" exclaimed the miser 1T last
.'carry me across. will ray you when
we get there
Don't you trust him" shouted the
Emperor, convulsed with laughter ai
the scene; make him pay at once"
And so IL was done. Tie anxiou.
traveller, still hanging over the water,
took out his pocket-book and handed
the countryman three hundred rubles.
Youths COMPANION.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29
DRESSING AN ART.
The Golden Mean which Must Ne At
tained by Women of Taste.

The Golden Mean which Must ne At
tained by Women of Taste.
II requires something more than
long purse and fashionable milliner to
enable one always TO be dressed Just As
one ought TO be. The best-dressed
woman IL by no means always the one
who is arrayed with the most splendor
and costliness; and TO know how TO
dress according To the occasion Is as
much an art as to know how TO dress at
all. In ones own home to out-dress
ones guest il q rudeness and an unkind-
ness; the house, the equipage, the reti-
nue., the encourage, the whole establish
ment Is there to speak for one; the per-
sonal attire can be Of the most modest.
One certainly would never revive the
singular French custom OF receiving in
ones night-dress and in bed. an affecta-
ton OF simplicity which was really m
extravaganza Of luxury. since Ii served
the purpose OF exhibiting profusion Of
rich laces In curtains, coverlet, cap and
dress, and general equipment rivaling
the spider's work and worth Q Kings
ransom: for. apart from the indelicacy
and improperly OF that fashion.
Ii Is not wise to assume any
simplicity whose subterfuge can be
seen through. The dress that Is not
conspicuous with dazzling nor any OBJ
ject OF envy, and yet fine enough TO
show respect for ones guests, Is easily
arranged by the woman who knows how
20 dress at all. Bu1. on the other hand.
an attire that Is too modest Is equally
out OF place on the guest for IL seems
TO assume that tho entertainment Ia
inferior and the convives of no conse-
quence. 1t Is better for the guest to be
overdressed than for the hostess-hetter
for the guest than TO be nnderdrsssed;
she need not feel uncomfortable II she
has come In a dress outshining that Of
every one else present, since the worst
that can be said OF 1t Is that she thought
the occasion worthy Of it
But. In fact. the artist in dress will
avoid either Of these extremes, wearing
nothing too rich or too poor, too fanciful
and esthetic. or toe plain and coarse.
Conspicuous dressing has been one OF
the disorders OF the age, and II the
tailor-made dress had not run into tho
region OF costiiness IL would have
wrought wonders for women Of all
grades The perfectly dressed woman
causes no one 70 turn the head and
glance at her. unless for her charming
ensemble. but II by any accident the
glance is arrested and fixed on her
toilet. then IL IL seen 70 be faultless,
Only In the private depths OF ones
houdoir, where none but intimates have
access. can any eccentricities OF dress
be INDUCED, and there one can cultivate
the picturesque at ones own sweet Will
II 10 is really worth while 10 give the
subject so much attention. The chief
thing 70 remember Is that style Of
dress becomes part OF one's own per-
sonaiity, OF ones indisiduAlism. and ono
would always prefer that that should be
pleasing. -Harper's Bazaar.
Finger nails grow et an average
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29

about ten o'clock she was sitting there
in a bedroom. Her chair was placed
before her toilet table, which was light
ed by wax taper on each side OF the
glass. The two tapers were not sutii-
-cient 70 illuminate the room very brill
Iiantly, and the farther end lay buried
an a sort OF semi-obscurity.
Nine. Lucca was busy reading some
letters concerning engagements when
suddenly she imagined she heard a
noise. She looked round, but seeing
nothing concluded she had made mis-
take. and resumed the perusal of the
letters. She had forgotten the noise,
when she heard 1t again.
This time, instead of looking round,
she happened. without moving her
head, merely to raise her eyes to the
glass She beheld reflected In 1t the
face of man peering cautiously from
cut cupboard behind her.
At first she fancied she was dreaming.
She quietly looked again. No, II was
no dream There was man, whom she
now recognized as having been former
ly in her service, whence he had been
discharged for general bad behavior.
one nau Also suspected uiu Oh purioin'
ing several objects which she had
missed from time to time, but not being
certain on that point she had kept hei
suspicious TO herself. Yes. there he
was; there could be no mistake.
Nine. Lucca's first impulse was u
start up and give the alarm. But ther,
was not another habitation within 4
mile or two. and she recollected thaI
the only person besides herself in tn,
house was her maid, who. though very
good girl and extremely attached u
her mistress, was by no means cele
brated for her nerve. The other sery
ants, including the gardener aud coach
man, had been granted permission {,
attend friends wedding, some fev
miles of, and we're not 10 return unit
the next day.
II flashed across her miid that ths
man. who. as she knew. had been loiter
ing about the neighborhood for two o
three days, had learned that she woult
be alone. and meant TO rob the hous'
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-11-29
I'M THE MORNING.

ssThe children gather wood. and the fathers
ktudle the hrs."-Jea. WI -
Whcn l git up o. mornIa's fer ter light the
kitchen fire
An. watch the blaze go creopin' up the chimbly
higher an higher.
A-snappin an acracklln' with exhileratin'
roar,
A.sendin' out the warmness clair acrost the
puncheon floor.
An kneei down to toast my shins an rub my
horny hands
An see the sparks a-iashin' back from mothers
shiny pans.
My feelin's goes TO warblin' like d biuebird on
spire-
When / git up o. mornins fer to light the
kitchen fire.
An then the room gifts good an warm. the
kettle starts % bile
An mother potters down the stairs an stan.s
an yawns awhile
An seq; Now. pap YOU 40 an rouse them sleepy
Fer It's snowin' an' the's lots TO do besides the
moruin' chores"
An then she brcshes up the hearth with that
old turkey wing.
An stoops an pulls her stoclin's up an tiles
'em with q string,
An Towsert awns an stretches out an acts
little shyer
when git up o. mornin's fer 10 light the
kitchen fire.
An when the boys come trompin' in an scrougs
around an spat
An kick the dog an poke the hre an set down
on the cat.
The cofee.pots b'icd over an the biscuits
steamin hot,
The sassidges jest brown enough, the break
fast-tabie sot.
An mother ser: Fetch up tho cheers" an
pours the coffee out
Ny cup runs over with a JOY the rest don't
know about:
Fer the blessin's OF the Lord TO mes a-daily
drawin' higher
when / Vit up o. mornin's fer 10 light the
kitchen frs.
Edwin S. Hopkins, in Judge.