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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
NATURES BEAUTIES.
PLANTS THAT MAY BE USED
TO ADORN THE GARDEN.

How tn Grow Them-some OF the Varie-
ties Which Are Preferred for Home
Made Ponds, and How They should He
Cultivated.
The general title of water or aquatic
plants covers some of the most interest
Ing and beautiful members OF the vege-
table kingdom. For a long time they
were unjustly relegated TO partial OBJ
security, but recently, owing to the efforts
OF our most advanced horticulturists,
they have been brought before the pNb-
lie eye through exhibitions; by being
more literally shown in our parks and
public grounds, and, above all, by being
introduced into the pleasure grounds OF
our wealthy citizens. In the City Hall
Park they are to be seen now each sum
iner, and the faded eye and wearied
brain of the business man gets short
surcease from worry as he looks at the
graceful papyrus and gorgeous water
lilies in the small pond at the corner OF
broadway and Chambers street
Crowds of people gaze rapturously at
the small exhibit in Central Park and
other parts of the city where they are
grown. There are a great manv not
necessarily ornamental, but which are
admirable adapted 10 the purpose Tor
which they were created.
The structural formation Of al of
them must excite admiration, and by
studying them from this point of view
we can duly appreciate the unapproach-
pble harmony OF nature, which gives to
the oak and the vine the necessary
rightly to withstand tb" rude blasts
which almost perEetually sweep the
bleak mountain side: which gives TO the
towering palm the suppieness and ten
~ IL. 4. 4 4 a H.
without breaking before the titan force
pf the less frequent tropical storm;
which places in sheltered hooks in the
forest the delicate fern and modest viO-
let, and which peoples our ponds, lakes,
rivers, aud seas with an infinite variety
Uf plants both useful and ornamental.
She gives to these buoyancy and fieXi-
bility, enabling them to float and sway
unframed in the currents which would
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

aquatic plants, and for general utility
the common white variety easily ranks
first Who that has ever caught a
glimpse from car window OF a batch of
these pearly white blossoms, with their
golded- yellow centers, floating on the
surface OF some roadside pond, has failed
10 look back at them as they were
whrlcd past, and felt longing TO lnger
and at the risk Of wetting gather
handful Of them? Or who that has been
fortunate enough-particularly woman
to be rowed through a mass of them
can ever forget them. The grandest of
all water lilies is the Victoria Regia, in.
troduced from South America, and
named in honor OF Queen Victoria For
a long time IL was supposed that this
magnificent species could not be grown
n the open air in our Northern latitudCs,
but recent experiments have demon
strated the fals.ty Of this, as it has been
grown to perfection for several seasons
at Bordentown, y. j., and last year
fine specimen was successfully grown
outside at New Rochelle. y. Y. The
illustration, taken from a photograph,
shows this variety in pond in North
Carolina, where it was grown by Dr.
Bahnson, who is an enthusiast in the
culture of aquatic plants. The leaves
are from five TO six feet in diameter.
bronzy green on the upper surface and
deep purple underneath.
From the center stalk radiates strong
nerves, which are connected transverse
ly by lighter ones; all these are hollow
and give strength and buoyancy TO the
great leaf. Around the edge is per-
pendicuar futed or frilled rim, from
four 10 six inches high so that the leaf
is floating dish capable of bearing
quite weight When the photograph
was taken one OF these leaves was occu-
pied by little girl, II years of age,
weighing C5 pounds, yet it easily sup
ported her, and when she was lifted
from it her pretty summer dress was
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

The "duck" when fully developed meas
ures from fifteen to eighteen inches. 1t is
attached to the pant by a good sized
vine which joins the "duck" proper in
the place answering to the beak in the
live bird. The impression created on
looking at it is that the duck" is en-
gagged in determined effort to swallow
a large worm, and this heightens the nat
ural effect. The color throughout is a
light green, tinged with yellow. The
open flower is deep wine purple, mot
tied with creamy white, the center ba-
ing an intense purple, soft as the finest
velvet-truly rare species.-Nel0 York
Herald
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

water lilies can be had in any well-ap-
ponted store, and roots OF most # the
other plants can be procured from any
speclaist i'm this line. The tank having
been prepared, pots, boxes or small tubs
I'll ed with good soil should be placed i'm
IL at proper distances, and about May /
20 May Is the seed sown in these, then
covered with an inch or two OF clean.
coarse sand and sutf cicnt water let in 10
inst submerge Them as the plants de.
velop more water should be added until
the tank Is fun, ard provs on should be
made TO drain off the water whenever
necessary: an overflow pipe should also
be supplied, and occasic nally fresh
supply OF water shoa be added to pre-
vent stagnation. AS the surface of the
water becomes filed with leaves this
will not be necessary, because the pla..s
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

The hand Of time
deals lightly with woman in
perfect health. But all func-
tional arrangements and dis
orders peculiar to women
leave their mark. You needn't
have them. DR.. Pierce's Fa.
vorite Prescription comes to
your rescue as no other medi-
cine can. 1t cures them. For
periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearing
down sensations, and all fe-
male complaints and weak
nesses, it is a positive remedy.
1t is a powerful, restorative
tonic and nervine, imparting
strength to the whole system
in general, and to the uterine
organs and appendages in par
ticular. 1t keeps years from
your face and fgure-but adds
years to your life. It's guar
anteed to give satisfaction in
every case. If it doesn't,
your money is returned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

In growing keep down all scum and
maintain freshness In the water.
There are some insect parasites which
prey on aquatic plants under the water,
and some of these larvae settle on the
leaves OF the water-liies, but fortunately
they are easily combatcd. An abun-
dance of goldfish in the tank will not
only get rid of these. but will also help
TO keep the water clean. In addition to
these some of the common spotted sun
fish should be added. as they are vora-
cious feeders and destroy any and all in
home.
The water lily, of course occupies the
most prominent place in Towering
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

have been domesticated here. One sranN
variety (nymphea devoniensis), has rosv-
red blossoms, with brilliant scarlet
stamens and the effect of this coloring
under Raslight is gorgeous in the ex-
IRENE. There are other varieties In the
same class producing white and light
yellow blossoms. In pond of gener,
Gus proportions an effect une lualled by
anything in the floral line may be had
by suspendng incandescent electric
lights over mass of these, which will
bring out their colors in their flu
briliancy, and the enterprising hotel
man who will attempt this will attract
and hold many guest who otherwise
he would never see.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

The most wonderful of eall aquatic
p ants is not only wonder among these,
but is unQuestionably alone in It's
strange formation, and deserves to rank
first among the wonders OF the vegeta'
BILE kingdom. This is the duck plant or
pelican flower. So close is the resem-
b'ance to a duck that an amateur gunner
might well be pardoned should he blaze
away with both barrels upon catching
sight of one of these wonderful flowers
for the first time in some quiet nook.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
A PRETTY TROPICAL TREE.

One of the prettiest trees of tropical
or sub-tropical climes is the mango.
It's foliage affords a grateful shade
from the burning rays of the sun; its
flowers, red, white or yellowish, are
most pleasing to the eve, while their
perfumes are delightful, and its fruit,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

This SummsN

This SummoA
He-Are you fond of tennis, Nellie ?
She (brightening up)-Oh, yes
L Ga long silence) are you fond OF
rowing, Jack?
He-Oh! yes. think rowing aw-
fully jolly Don't you?
She-I can't say. / don't know how
to row.
He-Ohl don't you? (Another pain
full silence.)
She-I think the woods and the lake
just lovely, Jack. 1t reminds me of
Wordsworth's poetry. Doesn't it make
you think of it?
He-I never read Wordsworth,
Nellie. Have you? Recite me some.
She-Oh, Jack, 1 couldn't! But
don't you like poetry?
He-I dun know.
(Another silence that renders them
both nervous.)
Both together-Don't you
He-I beg pardon.
She-I beg don; what were you
going to say?
He,-Nothing. What were you GO
ing to say?
She-Nothing.
GA silence that can be felt.)
She-Oh, Jack, if it wasn't for papa,
we could be so happy
He-Well, what does he say?
She-Oh, Jack, he says-that is -
he says you're blockhead.
He-Oh! He does, does newell,
my mother says you are an imperti-
nent little mink.
She-Oh, Jack!
He-Oh, Nellie!
Doth on the verge of tears).
He-But, Nellie, you know love
you all the same.
She-And Jack, you know 1 love you
with all my heart.
He-Then let us marry, and it will
be to late for them to interfere.
She (of the frugal mind)-But on
what, Jack? You are In college yet
and | have nothing.
He (bravely)-I have a stout heart
and a strong right arm.
She (sotto voice. Ooh, beautiful
(Aloud) But that won't support us.
He-If my arm can't do it then, it
may now. (Slips it around her waist.
She-Oh, Jack, don't please, don't.
He-No, 1 won't stop; as your Aft
anced husband / am now going to take
the first of many
She-What do you mean?
He kissing her)-Of these, dear
est.
(And they were engaged.
CA year of two afterward she mar
ried bogus Italian count, and he wed
q widow.-NelU York Truth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
A XRluahlo Hand.

Fred-I am disappointed in you. 1t
never occurred to me that you'd ask for
the hand of Miss Giddyhead.
Joe-Why, there is a $4,000 dia.
mond ring on that hand, old fellow.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

"peared, and since that time I
have never had the first sign of it.
| can eat anything without the
" least fear of distress. l wish all
that are afflicted with that terrible
F." disease or the troubles caused by
1T would try August Flower, as
am satisfied there is no mediciue
equal to il. - a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
Can Such Things Re?

OdH SUCH HHIHG" DC
IL bought this broad-brimmed hat
10 keep the light out of my eyes," she
said. confidingly.
Nothing can do that" he answered,
CALAMITY, and the world revolved on
its regular Neutrality-suspicious. day sys-
tenn just as usual.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
Time to Go.

He Cat II :45 p. m. Thine waits or
no man.
She-I don't blame it. 1t would lose
lots of sleep if it waited on some per.
sons / know.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
The Vital Question.

The Vital Question.
Jacques-It may seem presumptuous
for me to ask for your hand; / know
that l am poor in money, but 1 am
very rich in love.
Milicent-Yes; well, where can you
hire fiat with that?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08
August
Flower

Mr.. Lorenzo +. Sleeper is very
we'll known to the citizens of Apple
ton, Me-, and neighborhood. He
says: Eight years ago Twas taken
" sick, and suffered as no one but a
dyspeptic can. l then begSh talk
ing August Flower. AT that time
/ was a great sufferer. Every
thing ate distressed me so that I
had to throw it up. Then in a.
" few moments that horrid distress.
would come on and / would have
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

to eat and suffer
a gain. / took a
little of your med
icine, and feltmuch
better, and a fter
taking a little more
August Flower my
Dyspepsia disap-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-08

(And they were engaged.
CA year of two afterward she mar
ried bogus Italian count, and he wed
o widow.-NelU York TRUTH.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19

At Harper's theatre tonight will be seen
the new 3,act comedy. IAN American
Boy" The company has just closed
successful engagement at the Peoples
Theatre. Chicago, and the papers of that
city speak well of the performance. The
comedy is new departure to the stage,
and is void of all sensation, the character
OF the boy part in the play being manly
and bold. Music, singing. dancing and
refined specialties are sparkling feature
OF the performance. and the American
Boy trio. the Union quartet and the many
new features make the new comedy a
brilliant success. The company appeared
at Des MONIES as recently as last Tues
day. and the Register of The following
merning said:
The American boy" was PLAYED at
Fosters opera house last nigh. The
play Is one that contains many very
funny situations and contains a great
deal OF genuine American humor after
the style of Bill Nye land others" The
American Boy" Johnnie Potts was eff
fectively played by Willie McDermott
The American tramp. by Nat ~ Will
hams, was constant source of pleasures
in the gallery The singing was net
always good, but the dancing by frankie
ST. John ELECTED the most enthusiastic
applause from the audience. Ga account
OF the cold weather the audience was a
small one and a return engagement for
Thanksgiving day has been srrauged for.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
"A PIONEERS. DR. ATH,
Jacob NJ. Wilson, of Rural, Passes
Away
One of the sturdy Early settlers Of
Kock Island COnnty-Biegraph.
feai Sketch-Deatn at
+ ~ H.lisdaiP,

Jacob. M. Wilson, a pioneer of this
section, died at his home in Raral town
ship last evening, after an Illness of four
mouths, aged rs years. He was born in
Champaign county. Ohio, Feb. 10. 1881,
ANA came with his parents to Green coun-
", Ind, six months later, where he re-
sided until the year 1850, and during his
residence there, learned bis trade-that
Off carpenter. He was united in mar
riage to Miss Mary Thompson. in Mont
goinerY county, Ind, Sept. %. 1885, and
with his family in the fall of 1850, came
to Rock Island county, aud settled on
farm in Rural township. where he resided
until his death. Mrs. Wilson died in
Montgomery county. Ind, Dec. 81. 1s49,
and Mr.. Wilson was united in marriage
on Sept. II. 1850. to Miss
Margaret Evans, who, with the
following sons servive HIM; E. t. and
Frank W., who reside at home aud Vim
cent =. residing NJ Garnet. Kas.
3'Ai' NusOi uelu Tue position al ROAD
commissioner, school director and over
seer of highways at different times end
was al excellent man in all respects.
enjoying the highest esteem of the en-
tire community in which he had resided
so many years. lie was a life long dem
scrat, CONSCIENTIOUS and consistent in
politics as in all things. By industry and
frugslity he had become possessed of q
goodly estate; in q word he was regarded
as one of the go-shead. representative
farmers of Rock Island county.
The funeral will occur from the late
home of the deceased in Rural tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. B. Mckee
officiating, and the intermeut will be
made IN Beniah cemetery in Rural.
DEATH AT HILLsDALE.
HILIsDALE, Nov. 1S-This evening at
6 O'Clock the spirit of Miss Anna Feaster
departed this life. Deceased had been q
| sufferer from consumption for about two
| years, was a patient sufferer throughout,
aud always had a pleasant word and
| smile for all, even when her body was
raked with pain. Many old friends and
schoolmstes will mourn the loss of SO
agreeable companion and friend. She
was about % years of age. This is the
secor d sad sffl elton tie family have borne
within the past six months. The mother
died last April. One sister and two
brothers only are left. They have the
assurance of the sympathy of the entire
Community. We have not yet learned
when the inte5ment will take place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
An Exciting Runaway.

An exciting runaway occurred on East
Moline avenue last evening about 6
o'clock. john Katarhl. a Moline team,
ster, tied his horses, astac he'd to which
was q farm wagon. in front of Huber's
saloon. and while he was within. the team
either got tired Of waiting or became
frightened at locomotive in the Rock
Island yards. and they put off up the ave-
nue. at their own gait-and it was not
slow either-in fact it was not much less
than 30 miles an hour. In front OF 81. P.
Hull's property, where the street had
been excsvated for paving. stood the
city's immense roller. Undaunted by
it the horses few oyer it, lesping into the
air as if impelled by wings. and horses.
wagon and all. landed in heap on the
other side. Both horses lay tangled in
the harness as if parslyzed. One-a fine
big animal-wss found to be dead, its
neck having been broken by the fall The
other was extricated with difficulty by
cutting the harness, and found to be I'M
injured, except few little cuts and
scratches. The wagon was pretty badly
demoralized
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
CORDOVA.

CoKDovA. Nov. lS.-W. R. Freek
is uupacking his holiday goods and get
ting ready for foe display.
The river is about closed at this point
Tue boys are very busy huskin corn
now t
J. J johnson was here the latter par
of last week.
Harvey Nelson. of Davenport. Iowa, is
visiting his parents this week.
The dances held in Marshali's hall
lately have not been well attended.
The Port Byron lime works expect to
close their works down this week.
We are glad to report that our people
have no use for physician professionally.
Mrs. G. B. Marshall was here on q Wis :
II ou Sunday and Monday of this week.
Charles Like, of Princeton, shipped
two car loads Of hogs the fore part of the
week.
Thomas Gilliand, the shoemaker. is
obliged 10 work half the night to keep up
with his work.
The protracted meetings of both the
NJ Il. and Baptist churches are meeting
with some success.
Capt John deugennin has returned
-hodle for the winter alter one of the
most successful seasons for wears.
A l. Haynes, the veteran fisherman, is
again seen upon our streets having
emerged from his summer quarters.
Our anglers have sheathed their poles
add vowed vengeance on the powers that
be for barring them from their sport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
REYNOLDS.

REYNOLDS. Nov. 1S.-B. E. Wait
of Davenport, spent Sunday with his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. NJ Wait.
William Joslin, of Moline, WAS in town
last week.
The dance at the rink was fairly at
tended on Friday evening.
N F. Manning, of Rock Island, will
spend the winter with his brother Frank.
A. M. McCurdy, of Chicago. arrived
last night for two weeks visit with his
old friend, M. Wait.
WI. McEntire is having an addition
built to his house. Nate Manning is
doing the work.
Miss Lou Connolly in returning from a
shopping trip at Reynolds. met with
what might have been q serious accident.
The horse becoming unmansgesble she
was thrown violently to the ground,
alightipg upon her bead with such force
as TO render her unconscious. She was
taken home and at last reports was i'm
proving.
Relatives and few friends met at the
residence Of Mr.. ]. Wait on Friday Nov.
IS to celebrate the anniversary of his
Goth birthday. A sumptuous dinner was
served and sll enjoyed themselves.
Among the relations present was Aunt
Harriet" Parmenter of Lyndon. whose
genial face all were glad to see. Al
though having STAINED three score years
Mr.. Wait is still vigorous and strong. and
his friends hope he may see many births
day gatherings yet to come.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
rreseptation.

DR.. George Merrymsn, OF Moline
leaves today for his new home at bloon-
;np,op. In token Of the regard in which
he is held IN Moline number OF bis
friends there ut noon today got him into
NJ ]. McEuirs's office and presented him
NTH a beautiful gold headed cane prop
erlv inscribed There were present be-
aide Mr.. Nee niry, Hon. G. ", Vinton.
norris Rosenfleld, DIR. s. W. Lincoln DR..
Reeser d. W. Gould, w. A. Meese, Carl
Kuehl Tom Robinson and Gust Signor.
pleasant Addr ssses were made by Messrs.
yiutop, Roser field, Meese and hcEnirY
and DR.. Line Din.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
lEGriba for Stock

In the Second series of the
E0le Building and Loan Asso-
|aloa, of Rock Island.
safer and better investment
['an government Bonds, be-
['Qse the loans are made only
EUh established values and it
EyS more than three times as
tel interest besides the
mount invested and the profits
f. Dc withdrawn at any time.
F'aey loaned at lowest rates.
r. A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
'n't' Rooms 3, 4, s and c Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19

=, method and results when
a ~ Firs is taken; it is pleasant
st,s.hing to the taste, and acts
/ rst promptly on the Kidneys,
J! md Bowels, cleanses the sys-
y ,ss. rf dispels colds, head
! nd fegers and cures habitual
zion. Syrup of Figs is the
| sneiy of its kind ever pro
n rlea:ing to the taste and &C.
|gsS5 70 the stomach, prompt in
Iron and truly beneficial in its
\, rrcpared only from the most
n, and agreeable substances, its
T. excellent qualities commend it
h and have made it the most
In remedy known.
En- of Figs is for sale in SOC
En- bottles by all leading drug
4 ANY reliable druggist who
Ep. have it on hand will pro-
4 / promptly for any one who
& 10 try it. Do not accept any
|Stute.
(UEDRRIA FIG syrup co.
sn FRANCISCO. CAL.
nmalE n R=R' F0dH ~.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
(lOOl Books,
lev and Second hand.

", Faak Ink,
ngTsSlets, Satchels, Straps.
Baskets, Pencil Boxes, Ru,ers, and
everything necessary for school.
h;.suse Barnes ementary geography for
kwnEt Is cents.
hrs complete geography for Guyot's inter
stfi Irt 40 cents
hhs No. arithmetic for Felter's primary
Esttats.
To- can save money by getting your school
Ezdes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
liking About Lamps.

Zee mine,
nave an assortment rang
rs nom l6 cents for a COM
fS lamp, up to the highest,
|" guarantee every lamp /
I" Il 1t doesn't work right
Gan return it. 1t doesn't
J any lamp to burn it one
Plight
6. NJ. Loosely.
Ms, AID LAMPS,
l~ilslso,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19

6urer foundation cannot be laid than
the real merit which is the solid base for
the monumental success Of Hood's Sarsa.
rarilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19

A humorous fact about about Hood
Ssrsaparilla-it expels bad humor and
creates good humor. Be sure to get
Hoods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-19
Ma, qusrads psnes.

Druid lodge No. l will give 9 mas
tquerade dance in Druid hall on Saturday
evening. Nov. 81.