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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
MANGLED ON THE TRACK.
terrible Fate of Cha rles Temple of
Port Byron.
ny Passenger Trim on
the Milwauk, e Road Last
Night

Charies Temple. of Port Byron. WAS
run down and terribly mar gled by train
On 'ne Milwaukee track mile and half
THIS side of Port Byron last evening
Inc body was found by A BE Adams
oil RAPIDS City who was walking along the
track in the direction of home, having
attended concert at Port Byron. The
body was frightfully uutilated and WAS
taken at once TO Rapids City and the
coroner notified, and he went IN tn is
morning to hold an irquest on the re-.
mains which have been identified as those
O. Charles Temple, of Port Byron.
Deceased was a skilled mechanic. a boat
builder by trade, who formerly lived at
QUINCY ard who for 6 number of years
had resided with his widowed mother and
sisters at Port Byron. being bachelor
30 years of age. He had been 10 the
habit Sof going down to Rapids CITY at
night and drinking freely, and the suppo-
s'tion is that this was the case last night.
hCulc III Ill
ted condition, he had gotten as far slon @
as the FCeelsId cottage when he met the
night express coming down to Rock Isl
aud, and due here al 9 o'clock. Il came
along there about s o'clock and was
pulled last night by engine AIS, with
Engineer Bliss at the throttle. Con6uc-
| tor Perrett in charge.
Coroner Halves inquest was held a
Rapids City this morning before a iur,
composed of j. W. Sinonson. foreman
A. b. E. Adams, Mark Ashdown, Johr
Wainwright, J. Cox and Thomas New
ton, and verdict rendered of Academia
death, the deceased being run over b,
engine AS, { f the c., NJ. & St. P. ant
attached to passenger train bound 70
Rock Island. The remains were thel
taken to Port Byron for interment.
The unfortunate james TEN pie an,
his daughter who peris he d with others ol
the Inflated Jennie Gilchrist II years ago
were first and second cousins Of the de
cesst d.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
The Rough s.aro d Wedding

At the Rough STAFF ord wedding the
guess who were present from abroad
were: B. ]. Rough. wife. son and
daughter. of WIlmeo. Wis; Mr.. and Mrs.
R. NJ. Dixon. of Walnut, Iowa; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. Jordon, Peoris: Miss Rens
Abbott, Omaha. Neb Arthur Lingafelt,
Topeka, Kan Mrs. A, C. Liugafelt, Ira
Lingafelt. Lease Lingafelt, Davenport
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Reddiug, Mas
ter Arthur Redding. Davenport,
Mrs John Eagle. Mrs. Earl Nichols,
Charles Anderson and F. s. Nichols
Davenport; Ed Rough. DeKalb. Ill.
The bride wore the same veil which
her mother wore &c years ago. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Katharine Rough.
The present of the groom to the bride
was gold necklace with pendant set
with diamonds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

ing school at No. 8. threw q rock through
the window of the Elm street car at
Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street this
afternoon. and piece of glass struck
Mrs. A. H. Lambert, a passenger, in the
face, iDflicting severe cut. An ex>
ample ought to be made of that boy, and
Supt. Hill will make an effort to get hold
of him.
Bishop Alexander Burgess of the Epis
copsl diocese of Quincy. will visit Trim
ity parish Sunday for the purpose of sd-
minlstering two sacred rites, ordination
in the morning and confirmation in the
evening. At the morning service L Jen-
ner. of Warsaw, now in deacon's orders,
will be elevated to the priesthood by the
bishop assisted by Dean Sweet. Rev. DR..
Barris. of Davenport, and Rector Hewitt,
OF Moline
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
Changes at the Roc X Island Depot

The Argos is reliably informed
that there is to be no retrenchment in the
forces at the Rock Island depot. As
sistant Ticket Agent Reidy has resigned
to take effect on the first of the month,
after which date he will be associated
with his brother, J. E. Reidy, in the real
estate and insurance business. Tom is q
widesvake, popular young man. jim,
too, is progressive and energetic, and the
new team will make it ge without
DOUBT.
Mr. Reidy will be succeeded at the
Rock Island depot by Samuel McAdsms
who is now assistant bsggsgemaster. and
ne in turn will be succeeded in the bag
gage room by J. w. Crsndsll, who re-
turns to his former position.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

Christmas candies q, Krell & Math g.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

Read the Americans Christmas ad.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
Ben Hur

Ben Hur
by Lu Wallace. the most interesting and
most popular book of this generation,
can now be found at r. CHAMPION & Cos.
for 81 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

U..b the method and results when
:,,np of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
"a N refreshing to the taste, and acts
..rIy vet promptly on the Kidneys,
HIT and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
t,m efec.ually, dispels colds, head
',Iss and fevers and cures habitual
,,rstination. Syrup of Figs is the
o,r remedy of its kind ever pro-
irced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
,.rtsbl5 to the stomach, prompt in
!. action and truly beneficial in it's
fats, prepared only from the most
|Jalthy and agreeable substances, its
|n,py excellent qualities commend it
b all and have made it the most
nrplar remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
md 81 bottles by all leading drug
dts Any reliable druggist who
nav not have it on haGd will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
,ibhes to try it. Do not accept any
ebStitute.
CALIFORNIA Fic syrup co.
oH FRANCISCO, CAL.
unWSslH K asw wax ~.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
New Feed store

John Evans and r. G. Cool hsye open
ed a wholesale and retail feed store on
Third avenue between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets in DauoeI's old shop,
where they will be pleased to furnish
their friends with all kinds of feed by the
bushel or wagon load.
EVANS & Cool.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
Can You Eat

Heartily, with relish, and without distress
sflerwaTd? II not, We recommend to you
Hoods Sarsspsrilla, which creates good
appetite and so invigora the stomach
and bowels that the food is properly
dioested and all its nutriment assimilsted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
clation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and 1t
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can he Withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
r. A DONALDSON. Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3, 4, 8 and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

So many have been cured Of rheumatism
by Hoods Ssrssparills that we urge al
who suffer from the disease to Try thil
medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless, effective. but do not
cause pain or grippe Be sure to get
Hoods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-18
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO.

LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank !. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of E. J.
Cheney s. Co., doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of one
hundred dollars for each and every case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrb Cure.
FRANK J CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. D.. 1885,
~ A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
SOME BARNUM JOKES.
Episodes in Which the Snowman Was
Either Victim Victimizer.
Especial Correspondence.l

Episodes in Which the Snowman Was
Either Victim or Victimizer.
Especial Correspondence
Bridgeport, April 13.-During Mr.. Bar
NUNS long career he was victim, or
victimized many people with innocent prac-
tical Jokes He had the faculty of discern
ing humor where humor existed, and was
able to tell a good story to advantage.
One day, while Barnum was running
the American museum. Mr.. Lewis Gay
lord Clark, then editor of a prominent
magazine, called in to pay him a visit.
Barnum was anxious for a puff and
showed the editor about himself. Barnum
endeavored to guide Clark past a room
where there was an exhibition of Niagara
Falls, with real water" which he feared
would not strike the visitor favorably.
But Clark insisted on going into that par
ticular room, and after gazing on the cata-
ract while he said:
well, Barnum, l declare this is quite
a new idea; l never saw anything like it
before"
Barnum took courage.
And / hope" he added, 81 never shall
again"
Some months after Clark went into the
Museum and asked Barnum if he had the
club with which Captain Cook was killed.
Barnum told him that he had the club, with
documents to prove its identity, and
showed him a bludgeon.
Poor Cook said Clark. well, Bar
mum, am much obliged | was quite sure
you could accommodate me. I've been in
half dozen smaller museums, and they
ell had il, so was quite sure large es-
adjustment like yours wouldn't be with
out it."
Barnum regarded il incumbent upon
him TO get even with the waggish editor.
A few weeks later he wrote him that he
would like to consult him on q matter OF
Importance. Clark went 70 BarnUm's Of
fee. and Barnum said to him:
Now, I don't want any nousense- !
want YOUR sober advice"
Then Barnum told him Of a wonderful
fish of the Nile which hsd been offered him
for exhibition, the owner being willing TO
forfeit S.. 600 if within six weeks the fish
didn't pass through a transformation in
which the tail would disappear and the
fish would have legs.
SIS it nosSiblaf' said Clark.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
Had Been There.

A boy discovered horseshoe lying on
Woodward avenue near Elizabeth the
other day, and after standing over it for
awhile he went into store and got pail
of water and took it out and poured IL
over the shoe and then picked it up. Sew
eral people noticed his action and laughed
over it. and one pedestrian queried:
did you think there was fire under it,
my boyi"
"You can't tell about these things,
you know" was the reply. I've picked
three OF them up in blacksmith shops and
let go of 'em again as hard as / could, and
don't propose to take any more chances. "
Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
Italy Has All the Best of 1t

Here, this thing ought TO be stopped he
exclaimed, as he rushed into the city editor :
room. We're getting al the worst OF i,
and for one am for peace.
VIVA, ought to be stopped asked the
city editor.
This Italian business II terrible the
turn affairs have taken \ mans Life Is
hardly safe on the street"
Another outrage" asked the city editor.
as N his excitement ne dipped bis pen into
the paste pot
Outrage exclaimed the stranger. It's
war-war OF retaliation. Every Italian IN
the city Is in IL, / believe"
I'm Serious matter said the city ed
itor
''Serousl / should say So But I'm
onto the plan. and the best thing we can
do IS 10 give the public warning before =
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

goes any further. Then we must havc
Immediate peace or war. I'm for peace.
for they have the best of u.s."
The city editor stuck the mouthpiece of
his pipe in the inkwell and put the pen
holder in his mouth.
"Are you sure of your groundF' he asked
thoughtfully.
"No. That's just what Pm not sure Of.
But know the plan all right"
What is it,"
"They have a corner on the banana mar
ket and are throwing the skins on the side
walk That's why I'm not sure Of
Inkwell, pipe and paste pot followed the
stranger as he made his hasty exit.-Chi-
cago Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

Barnum assured him that there could 30
no doubt of it, but that he didn't like the
fish's name.
What is itf" asked Clark.
"Tadpole," replied Barnum, "but vulgar
ly called pollywog."
"Sold, by thunder" exclaimed Clark,
and got away as soon as possible.
Mr.. Barnum once came very near being
ridden on a rail. He was quite a young
man and was travelling in partnership
with Aaron Turner. At Annapolis Mr..
Turner played practical joke on his part
ner, which might have resulted seriously.
They arrived on Saturday night and Bar
mum bought new suit of black clothes.
On Sunday morning he put it on and was
strolling about when Turner saw him He
called the attention of several persons
about him to the young man in the black
suit and said:
al think it singular that you permit that
rascal to march your streets in open day.
1t wouldn't be permitted in Rhode Island,
and that is the reason, suppose, why the
black coated villain is here"
"Who is hei" asked the lockers on.
Don't you know him' He's the Rev. E.
Z. Avery, the murderer"
SIS it possible!" they all exclaimed.
starting to the door. The murder of a
Miss Cornell by Avery was then fresh in
their minds.
Suddenly Barnum heard mob shouting
about his ears: 1.-The sanctified murderer
THE black coated villainp Lynch him.
'Tar and feather himf' while half dozen
men came up carrying a rail.
Come, old chap" said one, "straddle
the rail"
Good heavens" exclaimed the show
man. what have donef'
1--WE know you. You needn't roll your
sanctimonious eyes. Come, stradcle the
rail-
Barnum begged them not to kill him, but
to tell him what he had done.
TITS no use, Mr.. Avery. we know you
MY name is not Avery. gentlemen. You
are mistaken cried the Snowman ii
terror.
Then il flashed upon Barnum that
Turner was responsible, and with great
effort he finally induced them to believe
him. They took him TO Turner, whom he
begged to explain. Turner exploded with
laughter, and told them that perhaps be
was mistaken.
Baruum's life was full of these episodes
At that time there was passion for prac-
teal jokes in America, and they were car
ried to an extent that would scarcely be
tolerated at the present day, out Barnum
always seemed to get the best OF IL IN the
end, and had a tongue capable of turnin &
the laugh in his favor al any time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

Buckwheas Cakes and 'Lassss.
like ter see the winter SHOWS
A hinder ss:'lia' down.
An here ansthere ur0n the hills
A patch Or gyowta' brown
know the vfaesr'a ea6in' by
An soon u gone tAAUe4aS-
Iwart ter zee the grAss an flowers
An hear the robins sing.
The hillside CLEANS with tricklin' streams
Tia. In the sunAhtne culver,
An swell the het3s nbuntin brook
Into 9 rnaAin' river.
The icy Islands AoAi sapng.
An grfnd en- oUGA -, tumble,
The echoes fruM the 0emAhn' hills
Like distant thundsfs rumble.
Tn gittin' close ter seventy-ave.
An sence ! ktn renacmber.
There amt no smell cr tasto on airth
That tetches me ser teade-
As maple sap a-hnin' down
Ter strip in the pan
II almost makes me feel as et
WIS . boy aSin.
Sence KILN time last fall we've had
Wv pork stidy diet.
We've had Il roast an billed an stswcd.
An fer a change we'd fry IL.
Twas sassengers an scraps an souse,
An chops an ham an bacon
Ef there amt "hrust,os" on my back
I'm nightly mistaken.
No dishes alley mode" fer me
Nor flxins IA Eransay."
You needn't pass no frostin' cake
When you get round NY way.
But ef you want ter hit my case
Jest go ter work an stir up
Sum good old fashun bnckwhest cakes.
An put on lots ov sirup.
Boston Glebe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
slow in coming to where they can get the

slow in coming to where they can get the
black bass.
No fish In the world will give more sport
than the black bass. he fights as long as
there is strength in him, nor is it an I'M
equal fight either. His habit of taking to
the weeds or, if he can find them, to the
sunken logs, will often result in the
broken tackle coming home, greatly to the
fisherman's disgust But if you have
patience and skill you shall win, finding
your reward for your hard work in the
consciousness of triumph over such a gal
liant foe. Nor is the result when he is
cooked and placed before you on the table to
be despised. The flesh Is somewhat coarse,
but it is very sweet, and we all know the
sauce supplied by the work of catching
the food before it is eaten
ALFRED BALCH.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
A Dreadful Threat.

An Austin oolored man, with protruding
eyes. rushed into Justice Tegener's Office
and exclaimed:
II wants Colonel Jones, who Lbs next
door 10 me, put under million dollars
bond 20 keep the peace-"
Has he threatened your lifer
He has done dat berry ding. He said
he var gwine ter FL de next nigzah he
found after dark In his hen house plum
full ob buckshot TEXAS Siftings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
MIltflseEs9le
THE ANGLERS DELIGHT.
THERE'S NO FISH GAMER THAN
THE BASS.
Here's O Letter About This Lively In
habttant OF the Waters by q Man Who
Knows yyE.t He Is Talking About.
Tho Bass a "Native American"
Especial Correspondence


NEW YORK, April 1a-Were it possible
for a fisherman, when duly armed with
rod, reel. oreel and landing net, to allow
any subject but that of fish to I'll his mind:
were he not superior to all of the SO called
emotions, he might. when looking at a
black bass lying before him in beauty and
pride, periodically reflect that the fish is
native to America. True. it may be found
now In Europe, as the result of that sci
ence which can transplant fish as easily
: as q potato, but originally it belonged to
US, and in itself constitutes one of the
treasures of this western continent. The
range of the black bass was originally wide
enough. With the exception of the Allan
tic seaboard and the New England states,
it swan In waters from Canada on the
north to Mexico on the south and as far
west as the Rocky mountains. At the
present time there is no portion of the
country in which it may not be found.
No fish has been known by more names.
Scientifically he is burdened with two
Micropterus dolomien, for the small mouth
and Micropterus salmoides, for the large
but those who love him, and these are they
who have fought him fairly and won, never
even dream of him under such titles. He
is popularity known as bass-black bass,
green bass, yellow bass, river bass, bayou
bass, slough bass, lake bass, moss bass,
grass bass, Oswego bass, perch, black
perch, yellow perch, trout perch, jumping
perch, Welshman, salmon, trout, black
trout, white trout, club, southern club
4nd Roanoke club. There are, however,
H,,,& %xr,<. iafi Of fch ha
little mouth. The coloring, which is won
iderf1lly different in different waters, is
tpurely the result of local causes.
He is handsome fish. 1t would be use
less to describe him here, for every fisher
man has at least seen him and is familiar
with bis lines. The UNDERLYING jaw, the
heavy shoulders, the fine run and the broad
tell, which drives him at such lightning
speed when there is a minnow in sight,
have been looked at and admired often
enough.
But what no one knows save the man
who has fished for and caught the black
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

There is no other nation whose indi-
vidnai units change places SO often or
ningle and reorgAnise new groups so fire.
auently as the Amsficans, and well for US
that it is SO. Yet, in spite OF IT. local
types are becoming very marked and loca!
peculiarities fixed The little darkies in
Baltimore recognize the eastern shore
darby" at sight, though a visiting white
man can see no difference whatever, and
even the street gamins in New YORK can
point out the new man from . remote VII
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

"Your pride in these beautiful and well
kept grounds, ma'am," said the seedy
tramp blsndly. as he leaned against the
fence and addressed the lady on the inside,
SIS entirely pardonabie- Might venture
TO ask il you have any cold
"Pardopablesn exclaimed the lady sharp
II. who's asking any body's pardon for
being proud Of them, You move oni'
And be moved on He had selected the
wrong adiective-Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

A novel method for quieting the nerves
is that of pressing the fingers on each side
Of the neck below the ear, thus construct
ing the blood vessels which convey their
load to the active brain. Another way Is
to knot a towel so that the knots COM
press those veins below the ear. Rest the
head In an easy and comfortable position
and sleep will soon visit you.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
The Fore. Of Clrouns:.1ess.

Arz Pe.erby-Cza yon wash,
Matilda SaorbAII-Oo course klu wAsa
Z il has ter -
Can yoa cook"
Il, {; h@s tsr De, % oouss kin cook "
Are yo1 honest"
"ioa bet I's4 honest, II has ter ~ -
Texas Sting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

iage. Similarly in the capital of Missis-
sippi they know the man from the swamp"
(meaning the Yazoo district at sight. and
in an Illinois or Indiana state convention
experienced reporters can often tell what
part of the state new delegate is from as
soon as he addresses the chair. Why is it'
Are climate and surroundings changing us
all SO rapidly as that?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
He Meant Business.

Didn't just throw you down stairs'"
inquired Monroe street lawyer to the ped
dler as he entered.
You did, sir" was the reply, "and l
just returned"-
Get out of herel told you that don't
want to buy anything"
Excuse me one moment" said the ped
dler. Let me take your order for pair
of shoes. notice you are wearing carpet
slippers. Grand Rapids Democrat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25

u mastered French II SIX lessons, said
the liar
Yes, I supposed 20, said tie cyuic: II
noticed you never allowed the language "a
have its own way when you tried 10 talk
IL st Joseph News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
Commercial Item.

Hoste,ter Mcfsinnis-How Is Il, NJ
Schaun burg, that you can make rnonsy
when you sell your goods 81 cost,
Nose Schaurn burg-Peca1se ! paFs ~
coots below coSf-Texas SifEings-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-25
we Hold The safe. >

Arz- uponz-Thornas EsTs thss we
must econom;zs; al lis securities are drop
ping lover every day.
Mrs Yan Gelt "a rich Yourz widow
Nine are al right, know. keep them
IN . sateSep-ost. vznlt-Pucx