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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
THEY EMPTiSO THE TANK.
seven Thirsty Elephants aud How The,
Guenched Their Thirst.

seven Thirsty Elephants aud How They
0uenched Their Thirst.
One day circus and menagerie train
halted at the railway station on its way
through town. or course there was great
curiosity among the railroad men to in
spect this queer special train, and among
others the engineer and the fireman of one
of the locomotives in the yard left their
posts for short time to see the different
menagerie cars.
When they came back and were ready to
move their locomotive they noticed that
the cover of the water tank was open.
Further, they luckily discovered that the
tank was nearly empty, although it had
been full TO the br7m when they left it.
Such an extraordinary thing had never
happened before! No wonder there was
great surprise on all sides; every one knew
the tank was full when the men had left
it; in fact, some of the 'hands" had seen it
filled, neither was there a leak in it, and
yet the tank was empty. The question was,
where had the water gone?
Seven thirsty elephants, shut up all day
and all night in a car that gave them
hardly room to move, their warm bodies
fairly touching one another, a paltry al
lowance of water to quench their thirst,
railroad track, the suns rays pouring
down upon the roof of the car, and with
only such air as could come through the
small open windows! Was it any wonder
when their keen scent told them that
water was near that they should search for
1t? How were they to know that it was
not there for their convenience?
AT any rate, no sooner were the men
gone when through a small window of the
elephant car the dusEy trunk of an ele-
plant made it way sinUously out. An
other followed its example, then another,
until seven trunks had felt and snuffed
around over engine, tender and coal.
" hat they sought was not there; but they
still kept moving about, ana coming to
the water tank one of them stopped, felt
all over the cover, and ut last managed TO
get the fngcriike end under the edge OF
the cover. Then slowly and carefully il
was orened, when behold, there was what
the elephants wanted-water, and plenty
of it.
Inc owner OF that particular trunk took
long draught. its companions meanwhile
showing and pushing one another in their
anxiety to drink. One after another they
filled their trunks with the cool water and
poured it down their dry, parched throats.
How grateful how refreshing! after the
long, dusty ride. With what keen enjoy
ment they squIrted the water over their
tird, hot bodies until they We're cool and
comfortable!
The mystery of the empty tank was a
mystery but a short time. The keeper OF
the elephants on visiting the car had found
1t and the elephants deluged with water
few inquiries, and the matter was ex-
planned to every ones satisfaction.-St
Nicholas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Hoods SarsapariIla
100 Doses One Dollar
THE CHILDREN.

Heaven bless the children.
1t was Ingersoll who said the
sweetest music is the laugh Of
a child. The man who can
watch a group of innocent little
ones at play and not be inter
ested in their childish sport
must possess a mean and sordid
soul indeed, and one so utterly
selfish that with him it can
sally be affirmed that life is a
failure. But if their presence
so elevates an honest man when
the little ones are in perfect
health, when they are SICK and
in sore trouble, then the sight
of their sufferlngs is piteous to
behold. 1t is here that the
strong man turns away op-
pressed by an anguish that he
cannot conceal, by a woe that
he cannot alleviate. This is
particularly the case with
Group. How many a fond and
loving parent has hung over the
couch of his offspring and
watched the hectic flush gather
on the little cheek, the hoarse
rattle in the throat grow sharper
and sharper until at last the
fatal membrane stopped the air
passages as if the entrance had
been tightly corked, and saw
the little life go out in helpless
agony. tits the peculiar virtue
of Reds German Cough and
Kidney Cure that it not only
cures Group in its worst stages,
but that it prevents a recurrence
of the attack. 1t so cures the
patient that the little ones do
not have the disease again z
A. Powell, the well-known con
tractor and builder in Peoria.
has a family of seven children,
who were all greatly troubled
with the Group Whenever
they took cold they would have
it, greatly to the peril of their
lives. He tried Reds German
Cough and Kidney Cure, and
the attacks became less fire.
quent, until they finally ceased
altogether. For sale by all
druggists, at 25c and Soc a bot
tie.
SYLVAN REMEDY Co.,
1O7 Main st a., Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Hints for Parlor Elocution.

Commence by reading aloud. To do this
well is in itself worth a good deal of effort,
and you need never be without an audi
ence. READ che paper to father in that
half hour just before tea when he has
come home "all tired out" Read to
mother while she sews; she will be glad to
hear anything good, and you will perhaps
find in her what every young elocutionist
needs-a just but kindly critic. And while
you read think Be sure you are bringing
out the authors thoughts correctly. II
not quite satisfied with the way you have
read a passage put a mark on the margin,
and when you reach the end 90 back and
try it again till you are sure of it.
In reading, the voice should be pitched
moderately low, but every word must be
enunciated distinctly. Unless you are on
your feet while reading sit well back in
your chair and keep the back straight,
which will enable you to breathe slowly
and deeply. In reading and elocution, as
in singing, it is important to take breath
in such places and in such quantities that
the voice Will remain full and round until
the sense is complete. No gasps must oc-
cur in the middle of a sentence. and there
shoulG be no hurryiug toward the end be-
cause the breath is nearly out. AS 10 where
one should take breaths while reading
there i no rule but the infaliibIe rule OF
c0mmon sense; your hearers should never
know just when You do it.
Choose for public reading or speaking
pieces suited to your voice and ability
Many young elocutionist has come to
grief ana failure merely on account of a
mistaken ambition. 1t may he in your
power to keep an audience ripping with
laughter when you would be IA dismal fail
ure as portrayer of deep passion and high
tragedy. 1t is far bctter TO do simple
things well than to SOW disappointment
for yourself by attempting selections to
which you cannot do justice.-Edna War
wick in Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
a woman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made. and that, too by q lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severests tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought OF us bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and wsa
so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night, and with one
bottle has been miraculously cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz Thus write
w. G. Hamrick & Co. Of Shelby. n. c.
Get free bottle at Hsrtz & Bshnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Sympathetic Organs.

Nature often shows her kind helpful
ness by bringing healthy organs to the re
lief of diseased ones
Ii one kidney loses its functional power
the other will enlarge and do the work o,
both. Ii both are more or less affected the
vessels of the skin may come to their aid
and pour out on the surface what would
otherwise cause fatal blood poisoning. Or
the other hand, when the pores are stoppet
by chill the kidneys come to the rescue
and do large part of the skins work
This explains why it is so dangerous fol-
the sufferer from diseased kidneys to take
cold.-Youth's Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

A most beautiful crucifix of solid gold
rests in a carnehan case. 1t was found in
one of the sou5hern postofiices at the close
of the war, and was marked Unclaimed
1t had been sent, probably, by some pious
mother to her son who persisted on the
field of battle or in the hospital. There
was no name attached, and nothing to tell
the story. Near it, partially concealed in
little envelope, is lock of dark brown
hair. An inscription in nervous hand
reads This contains my hair. Charles
Guiteau." 1t was put into the mails by
the murderer of President Garfield, with
out any address, just as it appears in the
cabinet Washington Cor. st. Louis Globe
Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
EPOCH.

The transition from long lingering
and painful! sickness 10 robust health
marks an epoch IN the life Of the individ-
ual. Such a remarkable event is treas.
ured in memory aud the agency whereby
the good health has been attained il
gratefully blessed. Hence it is that SO
much is heard in praise OF Electric Bit
tiers. So many feel they owe their res
toration to health, to the use of the grea,
Alternative and tonic. fyou are troubled
with any disease OF kidneys, liver OF
stomach. of long or short standing YOU
will surely find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per bottle
at Hsrtz & Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
ADVICE TO hoTHEKs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf II so,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable. l,
will relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately. Depend upon it mothers, there
is no mistake about 1t. 1t cures dysen.
terry, disrrhoea, regulates the stomach
and bowels. cures wind collie, softens the
gums, reduces Inflammation and gives
tone and energy to the whole system
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup fol
Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste. ard is the prescription of one Of
the Oldest and best female nurses ant
physicians in the United States, and i.
or sale by all drug gists throughout tn,
world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
4 Generous Lord.

Lord Tollemache, who died in London at
the age OF -, was known As the best land
lord in Great Britain. Although the most
uncompromising of Tories, he divided his
vast estates into small holdings. allotted
three acres to each laborer for garden, graz
ing and tillaGe, demanded that COW and
a pig be kept, had his tenants taught but
ter and cheese making. and allowed them
time to cultivate their holdings, the results
of his liberal policy appearing in a large
increase in the valuation Of his property,
and the most prosperous aud contented
tenantry in the United kiugdom.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
PALMER STILL AHEAD.
The Legislative Bodies in Joint SEES
sion.
Three Ballots Taken for Uaited states
senator, and Adjournment until To.
morrow Morning.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 0--Special-At
noon today both legislative bodies met in
the house Mcdonald. of Morgan, placed
in nomination Gen. Palmer, and Fuller,
of Boone, nominated Coy. Oglesby.
Cockrell nominated Streeter.
The vote on first ballot resulted:
Palmer 101. Ogles5y 100. S,reeter 8 On
the second ballot, when Senator Hunters
name was called. he was reading news
paper. and, at that moment, was looking
at Palmer's picture, and without think
ing. voted for Palmer. He changed his
vote in a hurry. The resu is of the Sec
ond and third ballots were the same as
first, when the joint sessioa adjourned
until 10 a. NJ tomorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Discovery of Electro Guiding.

The art of electro gliding was discovered
in 1903 by Brugnatelli, pupil of the illus
trious Volta; it not only superseded the
old unhealthy method of gliding by mer-
curry, but placed the use of gold within the
reach of the poorer classes. The extremely
small quantity of gold which can thus be
made to cover uniformly a large surface OF
some other metal to which it adheres
firmly and resists ordinary friction gives
to the gilt object the external appearance
and the properties of pure gold.-Chambers
Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Taking Children to Church.

Children should be taken To church once
every Sunday, not more until they are old
enough to desire il. The habit is invalu-
able, and this invests it with the charm
of association. The remembrance of the
fathers reverent manner and the mothers
earnest devotion, the Stiffness and the calm
of the sacred atmosphere. viii form chain
too strong to be broken to bind them in
after life to the service of Gods house
Elizabeth Scovil in Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Emulsifying Oil for Painting.

A well known manufacturer claims that
the only proper way of making "a ready
mixed paint in which there is a consider
able portion of white lead and zinc white
present, to keep indefinitely, is to emulsify
the oil. This prevents the chemical action
which the painter knows as ''fatting," that
is, prevents the formation of that particu
lar kind of lead soap which will not dry
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

In his work on the Climate of England
Whistlecraft says that during the storm of
1879 poor woman named Woodcock, a
native of Cambridge, was buried in the
snow for eight days. She lived for several
months after being rescued.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
Do You CouRhi

Doubleday. Take Kemp's 8alssm, the
best cough cure. II will cure your
coughs aud colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
the lungs because il Is g pure balsam.
Hold II 10 the light and see how clear and
thick 1t Is. You will see the eIcelleo q,
effect after taking the FIRST dose. Large
bottles soc and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

The longest parliament ever held in
Great Britain WAS the celebrated long par
Lament of two and third centuries ago.
1t was called by Charles in November,
1910, and continued until dissolved by
force by Oliver Cromwell in April, 1858,
lasting nearly twelve and half years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

When man tells you that he is per-
fecily contented he means, in nine cases
out of ten, that after thinking the mat
ter all over be does not see how be can
get anything more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
White People Leaving the Plains.

A curious fact is that there are less
white people on the high plains of the
northwest now than there were ten years
ago, and there will probably be less in ten
years more than there are now. unless the
country is reclaimed 10y irrigation, which
could only be done by system OF water
storage made possible after vast outlay
of labor and capitaL-Ha-per's Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

Don't say there is no help for catarrh.
hay fever and cold in head, since thous-
ands testify that Ely's Cream Balm has
entirely cured them. II supersedes the
dangerous use of liquids and snuffs. II
Ii easily applied into the nostrils and
gives relief ct once. Price SOC.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
BUCKLHN's ARSIcA eALys.

The bes. sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblsins.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For ssle nv Bartz & Bahnser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

In Brittany if the wife hopes to rule she
must take care that the ring, when placed
upon her finger, shall slip at once to It's
place without stopping at the large second
ipint
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21

The earliest mention of holly in connec-
ton wftflaxa, .ristmas elnbellishme Mt is q
carol IN its praise, written about lAS0, and
preserved in the Harleian manuscri pts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILWAY,


ss ss PAUL IN SeDs
MISSOURI TOPS
Greek Kinehshe coorsao
COLORADO
Caldwen
Ing Cars oeeep chicago wichita and
and
CHICAGO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
MAGNIFICENT VEsTIsuLE EXPRESS TRAINS,

Leading
s saa TaosIs SSsfsss bnns
North Platte
Eotes suTnishing meals seasonaSe Missouri
LINE tie Gods he snits1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-01-21
VIA THE ALBERT LEA ROUTE.

SOLID
ksclnins Chair rREEa
Fails
Grounds Of the Northwest - -
TIE SHORT LINE SENECA
81 Psu
e. ST. JOHN. JOHN sEaAsTAN
onaA VAnAeG CHICAGO ILL oo16AA RaR
The Republican., 1891-01-16

up to the "upping stonc," where young
lady mounted behind him in orthodox
fashion. 1t was picturesque sight and
made ones Imagination wander to by
gone times. The young cart horse had
not stepped many PAGES when he hegan
to plunge and kick, but the young
farmer stuck to him we'll. The young
lady screamed, but held tight by the
handle of the pillion with her left hand,
while her right clutched tho belt round
the ;oung farmers waist. The horse
soon quieted down and was put through
his paces.'
How it would en'ivcn the appearance
of Fifth avenue or some of the paths II
Central Park if our riders were to sally
forth mounted on stout horses with
their daughters snugly bestowed upon
nilliOnSl
The Republican., 1891-01-16
A RELIC OF THE REVOLUTION.
The Great Chain Which SpaRHed the Hud-
son River at West Point.

The Great Chain "hlch SpaRleu tne huo-
son River ut West Point.
One Of tho most notable events con-
nected with the manufacture of iron
during these years was the making of
the great iron chain which in 111S was
stretched across the Hudson River at
West Point to prevent the passage of
British vessels. LOSING, in his Field
Book OF the Revolution, gives very in
teresting account of this work, of which
we can quote only the leading facts
'The iron of which this chain was con-
structed was wrought from ore OF equal
parts from the Sterling and Long mines
in Orange County. The chain was
manufactured by Peter Townsend, of
Chester, at the Sterling Iron Works in
the same county, which was situated
about twenty-five milos back of West
Point. The chain was completed about
the middle of April, l77S, and on the 1st
OF May it was stretched across the river
and secured. 1t was fixed to huge
blocks on each side shore, and under
cover of batteries on both sides OF the
river" at is buoyed up" says Dr.
| Thacher, writing in 1850, "by very
large logs of about sixteen feet long,
pointed at the ends, to lessen their op-
position to tho force of the current at
flood and ebb tide. The logs are placed
at short distances from each other, the
chain carried over them, and made fast
to each by staples. There arc also a
number of anchors dropped at proper
distances, with cables made fast to the
chain to give it greater stability" The
total weight of this chain was one hun
dred and eighty tons. Mr. LOSING Wis
tied West Point in Is4S, and saw por
tion of this famous chain, and he tells
us that "there are twelve links, two
clevises, and portion of link remain
ing. The links are made of iron bars
two and half inches square, and aver
age in length little over two feet, anc
weigh about one hundred pounds EACH
w. +. Durfee, in Popular Science
Monthly
The Republican., 1891-01-16

pounds, making the total T92 pounds at
the age of twcnty-eight.
From that time his weight has been
gradually increasing until at the pres
ent time, when he is only thirty-fve
years old, he tips the scales at 0O7
pounds. Judging from tho past he has
not stopped accumulating flesh, and al
though he has not weighed himself very
recently, it is said he believes he is still
increasing in size, and will continue to
grow for some years to come.
This immense amount of flesh is not
caused by an extraordinary appetite,
Mr.. Craig, on the contrary, being
very delicate eater, is not addicted to
the use of intoXicants, and docs not use
tobacco in any form. He suffers no in
convenience from his very heavy weight,
and was never i'll day in his life.
lie stands six feet five inches in his
stocking fcot, and measures eight feet
four inches at the hips. The cloth in
one of his suits of clothes will serve to
make several suits for ordinary men, it
requiring forty-one yards to mako him
full suit-coat, vest and pantaloonS-
ana IL takes IuEeo pOullNAS VI J"Ah w
make him pair of stockings.
He laughingly says that the COWS al
ways smile when they see him going to
a shoe shop to leave his measure for a
pair of boots, as it will take whole side
TO mako him pair, No. IL being Che
size he wears.
Tho father of Mr.. Craig was very
small man, weighing about 1l5 to l2C
pounds. His mother was also small
woman, not weighing over ITO to liz
pounds. -.
mothers side was Governor Chittenden
the first Governor of Vermont, who's
birthplace was Ireland. DR.. liason Cat
let, his grandfather, was Assistant Sur
reon-Gcneral of the United States TO
thirty-five years and died in the Govern
ment service at East Liberty, Pa. IL
was born in England.
On his fathers side Mr.. Craig's grand
farher was a native of Scotland, and hi
grandmother a German, having bee
born in tho city of Frankfort. Mr.Crai
is first cousin of William p. Hepburn
at the present time solicitor for tn
United States Treasury.
A few days ago Mr.. Craig's home wa
frightened by Mrs. Craig giving birt
to girl baby. This is the only chill
they have, and both are very joyful owe
the event. Mrs. Craig's weight is abol
130 pounds.
The Republican., 1891-01-16
TREMENDOUS FORCE.
The Enormous Power Developed on the
Great Ocean Steamships.

The Enormous Power Developed on the
Great Ocean Steamships.
1t is very easy matter to talk about
5000 or 10000 horse power, but lew
persons realize what it means or the
enormous force that it eXerts.
The new White Star Line steam-
ships, for instance, or the Inman Lines
CITY of New York develop from $4,000
to 20, 900 horse power. They have twelve
boilers and seventy-two furnaces, worked
with forced draught. Assuming that the
engines will require Is pounds of steam
per horse per hour, then 100 tons of
feed water must be pumped into the
boilers every hour and 100 tons OF steam
will pass through the engines in the
same time.
In twenty-four hours the feed water
will amount to 3,S40 tons, occupying
13S, 24O cubic feet This amount of water
would fill a length OF 493 feet of a canal
40 feet wide and feet deep. Taking
the condensing water at thirty times
the feed water it will amount to 4SOO
tons per hour, or 115. 200 tons in twenty
| four hours, or for a siX-day transatlantic
run not less than 69l, 200 tons, or pa
$50, 900 cubic feet. This amount OF water
would fill cubical tank 295 feet on the
side-a tank into which the Roman
Catholic Cathedral, steeples and all, ol
The Times Building could be put and
completely covered up.
The coal consumption is not less in
teresting. -Four hundred tons day arc
burned on the 10000 horse power pres
sure. This would fill 400 wagons. L
requires for its combustion $500 tons o
air, occupying a space of 222, ,336.o oo'
cubic feet. 1t is impossible to put thes'
figures in shape such that they ma,
be graspcd by the average reader, bu
enough has been cited to show, never
theless, that tho circulating pumps AM
fan engines of such ships are hard
working lot-N Y. HmeAs~