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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
The Government OF Alaska.


Governor Knapp, of Alaska, has made
very full report relative to that terri
tory for the fiscal year of 1891, and pre-
sents variety of interesting facts. He
devotes considerable space to the geo.
graphy and typography of the country,
including its streams. springs volcanoes
etc. He says the interior OF the territory
exhibits extremes of heat and cold, with
long winters and short summers, and has
dry atmosphere throughout all sea-
sons. The coast line from Dixon en-
trance to the extreme west of the Alaskan
peninsula, has a mild and equitable and
moist climate. The higher ATTITUDES are
severe. These climatic conditions nat
urally determine the location of the pop
ulstion chiefly.
Governor Knapp has undertaken to
organize an Indian police, but ct the
time of his report had only one corps,
consisting OF IA privates and one
officer, the difficulty being to find men
whose efficiency and trustworthiDess
would warrant the issue of commissions
This is not a flatterlng picture of the ma
tive Alaskan; but the police so far ap-
pointed have proved OF great value in
controlling the drunken and dissolute
villagers. There is territorial militia
of as men and three officers,
and plans are under way to increase the
army" by the addition of company of
natives.
These things enter into the system of
government, but more important conser
vators are the educational agencies at
work. There ale IS government day
schools, of which three are white, and
favorable progress is making. though the
absence OF compulsory law is regetted
The missions and churuhes are doing,
perhaps, the most effective work. The
two distinctly industrial schools are in
high favor and good practical results are
obtaining. With view TO the better
ment of all conditions of government and
the development of the territory, the pro-
lection of it's fisheries, mines, ETC.. it is
strongly urged that some sort OF action
be taken to perfect, change, or modify
present methods of jurisdiction 1t is
thought by many who have given the
matter consideration that code espec-
tally adapted to the needs Of Alaska, en-
bracing such additions of government
machinery as may be required. would be
the best thing at present attsinable
Gov Knapp Is of the opinion this would
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

TIE psrishioners of an OHIO clergy
man are trying to reduce his salary and
force him to resign because he will not
give up smoking. They say that he
smokes too much, while his sermons do
not smoke at all. being mot of the Jona-
than Edwards style" for which they
long. They do rot complain because his
cigars are strong or rank. but they think
that even the mldest cigar is vice, and
especially when smoked by too mild a
theologisB.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
ALBERT 7. BELLOWS. of New Yo

ALBERT 7. BELLOWS OF New York
City, was playing cards with friend last
Sunday. He drew hand in the last
deal that was such good one that be
began first to smile and then to laugh
over his good luck. So cspscious was
his mirth, however. that he dislocated his
jaw, and al ambulance had to be sent
for to convey him to hospital, where it
took the doctors an hour to get his jaw
back to where it belonged His sdver-
sary in the game of cards, william F Bar
ry, thus got his revenge. This case should
be warning to that class of players,
who, whenever they get a good hand,
''tantalize, irritate, diIsceraie and excor-
late" to use an expression of DR.. Tai
mage, the fellow who knows the weak
ness of his hand, by their smirks and
smiles and maddening mirth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
pAseIyng Praise.

We desire to say TO our citizens, that
for years we have been selling Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DR..
Kings New Lite Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Sslve and Electric Bitttrs, and have never
handled remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such uIisersal satisfaction.
We do not hesitate 10 guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to refund
the puIch base price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity purely on
their merits. Hsrtz & Bahnsen, drugs
gists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

/ have been u great sufferer from dry
catarrh for many years, and | tried many
remedies, but zone did me so much benz
eft ss Ely's Cream Balm. II completely
cured me.-M. J. Lslly. 80 Woodward
Ave, Boston Highlands, Mass
think Ely's Cream Balm is the best
remedy for catsrrh ever saw. l never
took anything that relieved me so quick
ly, and have rot felt 40 we'll in q long
time. l used to be troubled with severe
headaches two or three times week.
J A. AAlcorn. Art U. p. r. r Co. Eaton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
To Ns-yous ana p.b,1s,,d Men

II you viii send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated psmphle,
explaining all about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voltaic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dabiitated sy stem, 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 or trial.
VoLTAIC BELT Co.. Marshall. Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

PAUL DU CHAuLU says that whenever
in the forests of Africa he encountered a
gorilla his life hung on a slender thread.
for either he or the gorilla had to die.
According to NJ. du Chaillu, the female
gorilla sleeps at night in the branches of
a tree, while the male reposes at the
base of the tree to keep her from harm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
A Mlillop Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed, and
not less than one million people have
just such friend in DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs, and
colds IT you have never used This great
cough medicine, one trial will convince
you, that it has wonderful curative pow
ers in all diseases of throat, chest and
lungs. Each bottle lie guaranteed to do
all that is claimed OF money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen's drug store. Large bottles soc
and 81 90
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
In the pursui. OF the gooa things of

In the pursuit OF the goo1 things OF
this world we anticipate too much; we
sst out :ae heart and sweetness Of world,
~ pleasures by delightful forethought o.
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
al claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t lie perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, 3 sure cure for sgue and
melsrisl diseases. Price. so cents, Of
druggist
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

A CURIOSITY hss been found in an AL
pens county (MiChigaD) wood. Two
hemloCk trees, the trunks of which are
Is feet in diameter, are growing six feet
apart. At the height of 10 feet from the
ground the trunks unite, forming an arch,
and then form single stem 50 feet high.
This is freak of nature not entirely dis
similar TO the twin trees on the island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

THE Canton, o, News-Democrst.
noting the statements that Speaker
Crisp, it is thought will appoint Con,
gresham Springer, chairman of the
ways and means committee, says:
Springer would give great satisfaction
both north and south"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
BUCKLEN's ARNIcA sALvR

The bes; sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblsins.
corns snd sll 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 Hsrtz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
Tbs E,ffsl lowe. of Toilet Arue,es.

3l6, 574 bottles B ush of Roses sold in
1890. You know 1 could not have sold
so much if Blush of Roses ives not rs
represented, sure cure for pimples
freckles and ii ckbeads. In 1892 pre-
dict il will he sold by every druggist, and
used by ever lady and gentleman in the
United States. T. H. Thomas will sup
ply you at rs cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

AUTHORITY has been given by the In
dian Bureau officials to cut the dead and
down timber on the Bad river, Lac du
Flambeau and Lac Court d'Orielles In
dian reservations in Wisconsin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1891.

THE Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railroad is said by one of its purchasing
agents to use as high as rs. 600 900 feet
Of lumber annually for bridge construc-
ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-16

per annum.
All communications OF critical or arguments
tive character, political or religious, must have
real name attached for publication No such arti-
ticles win be printed over fictitious signatures
Anonymous communications not noticed.
Correspondence solicited from every township
in Rock Island county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
GrantSVIlle.

GrantSVllI6.
The following items are from the
Meyersdale Commercial:
The order of the day-house clean.
ing.
A. l.. Gnagy and NJ. BoWser re-
ceived IA carload of salt at West
Salisbury on Wednesday.
N. Broadwater took business trip
to Pittsburgh. this week.
Our paVements need repairing
badly; this should receive attention.
as it mars the appearance of our
pretty town.
Chas. Wegman. assisted by Len.
Kurtz. is at present engaged in paint.
ing the large barn of s. S. Miller,
this side of Meyersdale. Charlie is
on industrious and honest workman,
and in 8, curing Mr.. MilIer's contract
he successfully competed with other
WOuld.be contractors.
Fire has been raging on the noun.
talns, northeast of town, for several
days.
A. l.. Gnagy purchased n consider
able amount of wool, to be delivered
this week at "a cts. per pound.
Gil. BrOadwater had large num-
her of lambs bitten by two dogs, last
Saturday night. Several Of the
lambs were killed, while some Of the
remaining ones were IN a rather un-
certain condition. Several large
sheep were also bitten, but not killed.
The dogs paid their penalty. and
were compelled to accept a forced
demise.
Hon. w. r. Getty improved his
dwelling house with a porch on the
side facing the street. This building,
with its addition, built to ii last sum-
mpr. and its Improvements looks
almost Ike an entirely new house.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
Have You Got Them.

Have You Got Them.
Every house wife should insist
upon having:
Good fuel.
Sharp knives.
A step.ladder.
Kindling wood.
A tidy husband.
Pure soft water.
Plenty OF tinwarp.
A good cook stove.
A knife sharpener.
Hammer and nails.
Weights and measures.
Neighhors that do not gossip.
Clean. dry approaches to the house.
Flowers and time to cultivate
them.
A good thermometer rs we'll as a
clock.
Poultry fenced away from the
door yard.
Fruits growing in variety and
abundance.
A prolific vegetable garden con-
venient to the kitchen.
At least one gOJd newspaper treat
ing upon subjects appropriate to her
sex.
A place outside the house to empty
sInps, convenient alike in cold and
hot weather.
An assortment of good brooms
with screw eyes in the handles and
places to hang them.
An iron scrapper at every outside
door, and mat with necessary instruc-
ti0ns accompanying.
A good clothes line and cOnven-
lent posts for the same set close to.
gether upon grassy yard.
Easy cellar stairs. dry at the bot
tour, and means for thorough ven.
tilatiOn of the cellar and the admiS.
sion of perfect daylight when desira-
BILE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITIERS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE Taxpayers Of
l Garrett county that the annual levy foI
1891 has been made and published, andjto call
their attention TO the following abstract oi
Sec. 45, Chap. 566, act of 1890, relating to tf
diseoants to be allowed and the interest 10 bd
charged in all tax bills:
"All county taxes shall be due and payable
on the LIST day OF September next succeeding
the date ofthe levy thereof; and on all coun-
ty taxes paid on or before the said LIST day of
september, discount of per cent shall be
allowed; and after the lSt day ofJanus ry all
taxes shall bear interest at the rate of per
cent per annum until paid: the Treasurer
shall take the discount from and charge in
tercst on the tax bills for county purposes
regularly in the manner Aforesaid. and shall
note the same upon his books and upon the
receipt given for taxes so paid; but the dis
count allowed on county taexs by this sec
tIon shall not be made to any person or cor
porate institution unless the whole amount
OF state and county taxes due by such person
or corporate institution for the current year
be paid when the same is made"
U. NJ. STANTON,
lib County Treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
OAKLAND. Md. ERIDA1, MAY 90, 1891.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXAMINERS N0TICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the under
si0ners Of Earratt coSnty 70 yia,,y tho jands
thr VI h which the new public road petitioned
for is to pass. commencing at or near j. j
Friese's mill. in District No. 8, and running
Wis, Andrew Sebold Edward Hoye and l.. N
Casteel, to intersect the county road leading
from san Run to MclIenry at or near Aarol
Ir'nts and examine whether the said new
public road shou d be opened will meet on
shr 18th day OF June, 1891, for such purpose
ald to determine whether the public convei
nience requires the said opening of said pre-.
posed road. and If so. tO locate the same, ane
perform their duty In the premises.
JOHN HARMED,
MESHACK MATTINGLY,
ADAM $. SELL,
IL Examiners,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
Excursions to Mountain Lake Park.

Excursions to Mountain Lake Park.
Rev. G. G. Baker, of HagGrstOwn,
Nd, has been appointed by the Bal
timore and Ohio r. r. Co. Excursion
Agent for Mountain Lake Park. Par
ties desiring to make arrangements
for the transportation of churches,
Sunday. schools. societies, or othe.
organized excursion parties, can pro.
cure full information concerning
rates of transportation and train SER
vice by commun icating with him.
Special inducements in the way OF
low rates and special trains will be
offered for the transportation of large
parties. liza
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
In THESE COLUMNS.
Copyrighted and Illustrated.


Mountain Lake Park.-DeIayed.
Tue b. & o. Co. Is having the q d
platform taken up at our station and
putting down new dressed yellow
pine in its place. which makes a great
improvement.
The community is having a new
bridge built over Little YOugh. max.
ing it feet wide and extending the
walk :he same width to "Pilyrims
Rest" They are also putting steps
up the steep hill at the east end nf
Cedar street. extending the walk both
at top and foot of hill for short dis
tance. They are also repairing all
the streets.
Mrs. M. E. Howe came on Tues.
day of this week. and takes charge of
the Fallon cottage again.
Miss A. G. Manear is now In the
Ensign cottage for the season. Mr..
aud Mrs. Sharp are also here for the
season,
The addition to Grace Hotel is
anout closed in. This, with the two
adjoining cottages. will give Miss
Jennie more room than she has ever
had for guests.
The applications are still coming in
for cottages and rooms.
There are still about ten cottages
to rent.
Mrs. Frysinger. of Baltimore, is
here having painting done, AMI her
cottages put in order for the season.
j. A. Z.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22
Weight for age.

Eve pounds extra. Weight for age. Sir
furicugS.
Every visitor 10 The fair should visit ths
Fsnnin county exhibit sud see the man
moth fruit display.
Mr.. J. NJ Howell today presented Pres
dent W. c. Connor with the beautiful for
design that took the hrst premium in it,
class. The design was a harp two and =
half feet high, handsomely decorated viii
ferns and roses. President Couhor ~
knowledged the receipt Of the pretty tohe-
IL a few well chosen words.
Fannin county has an exhibit OF rar-
fruits, grains, woods, etc, that every o-e
should see
Gen. d. NJ. Stanley was the recipient o,
beautiful floral Offering in the way Of
premium basket of cut flowers At the haul
of Mr.. J. NJ Howell, superintendent Of the
floral department.
Hunt county is so reioiced at having 6es1
awarded first place in the county eSh5.
contest that her people succeeded in HAVING
the fair management make next MoGdg,
October %. Hunt County day" The Pc
pie OF Hunt county will oil turn out TO tn
fair next Monday and celebrate in the Ole
fashioned style, and they cordially inv.
every one TO come and help them.
Tomorrow is Farmers Alliance dag arG
a large delegation of Alliance people
expected TO attend the fair from all pas
Of the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22

Democratic candidate, was elected by a
good majority, but the hold-over Re-
publican governor keeps the Office, be-
cause the Republican supreme court of
that state held that Boyd was ineligi-
BILE. Another OF the sixteen is the man
who sits in the governors chair OF
Connecticut. There is no dispute that
the Democratic candidate received
67,662 votes, against 63,976 for the Re-
publican candidate, but that makes no
difference. The Republican minority
candidate has the Office, and he is go
ing to keep it as long as Republican
legislature and Republican supreme
court will keep him there. Give the
Democrats all the governors to which
they are rightfully entitled, and they
would have thirty out OF the whole
forty-fOur.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22

SOME American saloon keepers in
Mexico have appealed very curious
aud perplexlng case TO Secretary
Blaine. They embellished their beer
sign with a portrait of George Wash
ington, and the Mexican governor
made them remove the portrait, hold
ing it to be degrading to the dignity of
the Father of his Country to be made to
do duty as beer sign. The saloon
keepers have appealed to Mr.. Blaine
to use his influence to have the picture
restored. What will the secresary do
about ito He can't afford to show less
respect for Washington than Next
can has shown for him, and his ''ag-
gressive foreign policy" cannot suffer
him to allow this denial OF their rights
to American citizens to go unchal-
lenred.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22

AN anonymous writer, criticising
The GAZETTE, says he ''has failed to
find the debate between Campbell and
Mckinley printed in single Demo-
cratic paper, but all of them are print
ing garbled extracts giving the Camp
bell side only" II this anonymous
writer would read Democratic papers
more closely he would write less of
what he knows so little about. In or
der that the fullest publication of the
debate might be given TO its readers,
THE GAZETTE not only printed its own
Geographic report OF the debate, but
copied entire the report of the St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22
A suGG Esr1oN FOR RELIEF

Several of the Farmers Alliances in
Texas have passed resolutions APPROX
ing the alien land law and calling upon
Governor Hogg to embrace in the list
of subjects to be considered at an extra
session that of stay lew. To one OF
ordinary moral sensibilities this action
has the appearance of sharp practice.
The loan companies are to have their
securities vitiated, and are to be en-
joined from collecting their notes as
they fall due. That is the effect of a
stay law if passed with the alien land
law now in force-which the supreme
court, however, is expected speedily to
declare imperative.
Such legislation would effectually ex-
clude all outside capital-domestic as
we'll as foreign-from Texas, and leave
US to get along without help from any
source.
The thing which Texas needs more
than anything else is not a stay law,
but an equity OF redemption law. Such
laws exist in most states, and allow the
mortgagor whose property has been
lost by failure to comply with the
terms of the mortgage a certain time
in which to redeem his property by
paying to the mortgage, or TO the pur-
chaser if it has been sold, the amount
of the original debt, with interest and
the cost of foreclosure added. Such a
law would not brighten away capital,
because it's only effect is to assure to
the lender the return OF the money
loaned, together with interest on it and
the expense that he has been put to,
and that is all he wants. He doesn't
want the land, and he doesn't forcclose
for the sake of getting it, but to protect
himself and get back the amount OF the
loan. If, then, by virtue Of an equity
of redemption, the debtor tenders him
the principal and interest with costs,
within a reasonable time-say two
years-he is satisfied to release the
land, and the mortgagor gets his prop
erty back.
If the Farmers Alliance will turn
their influence to getting such law
upon the statute books OF Texas, they
will be serving the people and them
selves. They will accomplish all that
could be done through a stay law, and
will escape the injurious effects that
will come from such law-which is
but diluted form of Reputation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-22

IT is the easiest thing possible, says
Press and Printer, to edit news
paper. You have only got to get your
dispatches from the telegraph Office,
clip your" editorials from other pa
pers, run to a fire and tell readers
what has been burned, go to the police,
Justices and other courts and inquire
what case has been tried and the re-
suit, listen to what everybody tells you
aud publish it just as told, then sit
down with the easy consciousness of
having done your whole duty, and
wait till the next issue. This is the
whole thing in a nutshell at least,
some people seem to think so.