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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

An apiarist writes TO Gleanings in
Bee Culture as follows: An umbrella to
catch up and carry around with me
whenever my hands are at liberty is one
of my greatest comforts. On extremely
hot days we always have them handy
and often make use of them in swarm
ing time to hive bees. Our queens are
all clipped, but the swarms will some
times cluster, and although know they
will return in time, don't wait long,
but take few from the cluster and start
them in. AS our trees are mostly small,
they can usually be reached from the
ground or with stepladder. often
turn my umbrella upside down and
shake part of the cluster in it and take
them to the hive where the queen is.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
TOLEDO Blade: A writer in a recen,

TOLEDO Blade: A writer in recent
number of the North American Review
says that United States is the largest ten
ant farming nation in the world. He
gives the number of formers in Ohio who
are renters as 1888. This of country
p assessed of every natural resource is q
startling statement. Itmeans either that
the farmer is not capahie of doing busi-
ness successfully or that he is nandi-
capped by artificial restrictions upon the
sale of that which ne produces. The
farmers are thinking over this thing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
Tue as the Needle to the Pole.

The old saying, True as the needle to the
pole" is quite misleading, explains The
Geographical Magazine, because three per-
sons il five who use it are thinking of the
north pole, while the fact is that the ter
mini OF the earth's axis are not coincident
with the magnetic poles. 1t was OF great
Importance to navigators in northern lati
tudes 70 determine the exact position of
the north magnetic pole, in order TO make
the needle perfectly trustworthy guide
One dIy nearly sixty years ago, while the
famous polar traveller, Sir John Ross, was
sledging over the ice hummocks north of
this &C ntinent, he found a place on the
western shore of Boothia Felix, where the
dipping needle wholly lost its directive
power and stood within one minute of the
vertical. The discovery enabled Greedy, at
Lady Franklin bay, when he found his
needle pointing nearly southwest, TO de
termine the true north by few minutes
calcula ion. The position of the south
magnetic pole has also been approximately
determ ned, and not sea captain sails the
ocean today who is not greatly indebted
TO these discoveries. These magnetic poles
slowly move back and forth across the polar
area. They have probably changed their
position since they were found, and scien-
tiie men awhile ago were urging the i'm
portance OF sending out expeditions to re-
locate them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
SAVE THE CORN FODDER.


American CuItivator Makes Suggestions
with n View to Preventing Waste.
Until within a comparatively short
time the large corn growers really looked
upon the earcorn as the only valuable
part of the crop. and the stalks were
largely wasted as a consequence But
now our superior knowledge of the crop
teaches us that the stalks have almost as
much value as the ears The problem
to study is how to understand the art of
saving corn fodder SO that we can have
cheaper and better rations for animals.
An important question just now is to
ascertain the chemical composition of
cornstalks at different periods of their
growth, and of the ensilage made from
the same Ii this is known farmers and
stockmen can fix upon the best time for
cutting it. A few general rules, how
ever, have been brought out by expert
ment The fodder plants are most valu-
able just before they reach maturity,
and more nourishment is to be obtained
from them when cut in this succulent
stage When they ripen more the
amount of food increases. but along with
this there is a great increase of woody
fiber. Going on the principle of using
concentrated food for stock the fodder
cut early would be far preferable
1t has been a common mistake in the
past to forget that about 60 per cent. of
the feeding value of corn comes direct
from the sunshine and air, and when
these are excluded the full feeding value
of the crop cannot be obtained. Many
still SOW from two to four bushels of
corn seed to the acre to make it thin and
fine for fodder, but the best results are
obtained when only eight or twelve
quarts are used to the acre. This should
be planted in drills, end then the air and
sunshine have a chance to circulate
through the plants. Another practice
is to SOW the corn thickly, and then thin
it out for feeding purposes after 1t has
reached a fair height. The fault with
this method is that the stalks left re-
manning are deprived of their full grow
ing powers at time when they are most
needed. One week of the first life of a
cornstalk is worth nearly three weeks at
the close of its life, and if it is crowded
when it is young its highest feeding
value viii never be obtained by thinning
out the stalks when they are half or
three-quarters grown.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
Agricultural Items.

According to one estimate the wool
clip of America for 1891 will be 300 ,000,-
900 pounds
Rye sown among corn at the last
cultivation will choke down weeds, fur
nish late fall and early spring pasture,
and supply good coat of green manure
to turn down for the following wheat
crop.
The acreage of clover is returned as
practically the same as that of the pre-
vious year.
The returns for the barley crop show
decided tendency toward enlargement
of the area, consequent upon the pros
pect of better values.
Hay for baling must be more thor
oughly dried thar for common barr
storage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
I have been a sufferer from cstarrh for

l have been sufferer from cstarrh for
over 10 years; had it very bad. could
hardly. breathe. Some nights l could
not sleep and had to walk the door. l
purchased Ey's Cream Balm and am using
it freely. it is working a cure surely.
have advised several friends 10 nse il,
and with happy results in every case. II
is the medicine above oil others for ca
tarrh. and it is worth its weight in gold.
l thank God have found remedy l can
use with safety and that does all that is
claimed for it. 1t is curing nv deafness.
B. W. Sperry, Hartford. Conn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
Do You CoushI

Don't delay Take Kemp's Bslsam, the
best cough cure. 1t will cure your
coughs and colds. It will cure pains in
the chest 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
the lungs because it is a pure balsam
Hold il 10 the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see tine excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

In the pursuit OF tins good things Of
this world We anticipate too much: We
eat Out the heart sud sweetness Of world
!y pleasures by delightful fcre.hought OF
them. The results obtsined from the use
OF DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
al claims. It cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. II is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier. sure cure for ague and
maiarial diaesses. Price. 80 cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
which Shall 1t Be?

AS between the two Introductory for
mulas in letter and note writing, "Dear
Mr.. Blank" and my dear Mr.. Blank"
very good social authority pronounces the
latter the more ceremonious phrase, ac-
cording to the received etiquette of the
present. 1t is on the contrary contended
by others that according to common sense
Interpretation and social usage as well,
"My dear Mr.. Blank" implies a greater
degree of intimacy than "Dear Mr.. Blank"
and is therefore the less formal of the two.
a lady well versed in the etiquette of
cities says, "a social note written to one
who is but slightly acquainted with the
author may be prehxed by Dear Mrs.
Blank" If a more cordial relation exists
1t may be MY dear Mrs. Blank"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
Rising of the Nile.

In former days the Nile had its appoint
ed prizes 8, festivals and sacrifices, and if
its rising were delayed for a single day a
beautiful young girl was thrown into the
waters and drowned in order to appease
the gods anger and merit his favors. The
caliphs abolished this cruel sacrifice, sub
stituting one less barbarous but more ri
diculous; they threw into the Nile letter,
in which it was commanded to rise if it
was the will of God. The inundation
usually commences ON the 18th of June;
the great est height to which the waters
rise is at the autumnal equinox, and then
they gradually subside until the following
April.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

A Mothers Gratitude. Ny son was in
an almost hopeless condition with flux
when commenced using Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Disrehoes Remedy. 1t
gave him immediate relief and l am sure
1t saved his life. / take great pleasure
in recommending it to all. Mrs. M L.
Johnson, Everett. Simpson county, Miss.
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Hartz
& Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

WIRE AND PICKET FENCING.

with spaces from two to three inches, it
can be seen that this fence viii turn all
kinds of stock as well as if all the pickets
were full length. The advantages of
such plan are: l. A saving of one
fourth Of the picket material. 2. Less
wind surface, thus making it more sub
stantlaL 5. Neat and tasty appearance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
To Nervous ana D.bita,,d Men

If you will send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voitaic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dsbilita;ed system, and how they will
quickly restore you to vigor. manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thua ufflictCd. We wall send you belt and
appliances on trial
VoLTAIC BELT Co. Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
The Friendships Of Robert browning.

Duriu as well as after his married life
Browning cultivated many acquaintance.
To men he was generally reserved OF his
women friends ne made confidants. These
close friendships were necessarily often
marked by interesting circumstances or
distinct We character. Some of these friend
ships are enshrined already by stme in his
poetry. LA Saisiaz' for instance, is con
nected with "A. E. S."-Miss Egerton-
Smith, one of his oldest women friends,
who joined Mr.. and Miss Browning in
many of their summer holidays, and who
was his com oanion for many years at all
musical entertainments. The name of an
other dear friend-Mrs. Arthur Bronson
is amiliar to all of the poets readers
from the dedication to "Asolando." OF
other friends there was Miss Blagden,
more particularly, who was nearest and
most help ful to him in the early days of
his great bereavement, and Mrs. Fitzger-
aid, to hom very many of his most inter
esting letters in later years were addressed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
AocoRDNe to the Pail Mall Budget the

ACCORDING to the Pail Mall Budget the
blue bloods of Europe are greatly eXer-
cised as to the precise social status of
Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Mckee,
who are now doing the old world.
They don't know just where these excel
lent ladies should come in at dinner or
other social function" and it seems that
nobody can tell them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

In denouncing the prohibition policy
in Maine the president of the Pharma-
ceuticsl association of that state de clared
that 'it has grown, like fungus, on the
body polite. stimulated by com bination
of dark lantern societies. with demagogy,
fsnaticism, political intimidation, and
intolerance of individual rights"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety W til which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative. Syrup of Figs, under
all conditions make it their favorite
remedy. 1t is pleasing to the eye and to
the taste, gentle. yet effectual in acting
on the kidneys. liver and bowels.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
A Suggestive Ide. About Fences.

Ohio Farmer makes the following
suggestion. as there is large amount
of wire and picket fencing being built
at present.
Instead of every picket being full
length, let every other one be only one
half length AS the pickets used in such
fences are generally two inches wide,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

Mr.. Clark, to the public:-I wish to say
to my friends and the public, that l re-
gard Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ind
Diarrhoea remedy as the best preparation
in use for collie and diarrhoea. 1t is the
cause it always gives satisfaction. O..
b Clark. Orangeyille. Tex. For sale by
Hartz d Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

PRESIDENT Harrison cast aside all
seaside frivolties yesterday long enough
to attend to state business, and appointed
q postmaster at Sparrow's Point, Md
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
He round It.

"How did Wall street get its name?
There's no wall there"
Eyes, there is. went to it about a
month after began to speculate. y
Smith, Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

OVER in the Bloomington district they
are pushing Congressman Owen Scott
ahead as a candidate for Illinois next
governor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

dozzoni's Complexion Powder pro-
dpces soft and beautiful skin; it com.
bines every element Of beauty and purity
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
FRIDAY. July 81, 1891.
CAL. Brice says, "Yes. Iexpect to take
a hand in the Ohio campaign"

1T IS time for Mr.. Quay to step down
and out. The republican party can't af-
ford to carry the load Burlington
HaMkeYe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31
THE ORLEANS

Is hrst-class in all Of its appointments,
being supplied with gas, hot and cold
water baths, electric bells and all modern
improvements, steam laundry, billiard
halls, bowling alley, etc, and positively
free from annoyance by mosquitoes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-31

THE PERU cHEMIcAL CO..
IS Hlsc0aslh STREE. hi.rh'h--
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
TAKE NO PART.
China Will Have Nothing to Do with
In IInin

China Will Have Nothing to Do with
the Worlds Fair.
New YORK, Dec. 16.-A special to
The Herald from Washington says the
Chinese empire has officially notified the
state department that it will take no
part in the worlds fair. The emperor's
ground for declining an exhibit are that
the United States has Disseminated
against the citizens of the empire and
that Chinese could not come to the ex-
position without being put in the humil-
iating attitude Of needing special pass
port to be granted by special act of con-
gress. No objection is raised to Chinese
merchants already in the United States
participating in the exposition, but
China, as country, refuses to take any
part whatever in the fair. The result
of the negotiations which were carried
on through Minister DENLY, have been
wired to Director General Davis.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
The Head of the New York Bomb
Thrower Identified by His
Parents.
He Left Note in His Office, Tell
ing of His Intentions to
Win or Die.
Colorado Visited by the Worst
Storm Ever Known in That
State.
NOrcrOss' Head Identified.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The parents OF
Henry L. Norcross, the Boston note
broker, identified the bomb thrower's g
head at the morgue as that of their son
at 1 o'clock in the morning. Coroner
Messner had charge of the Identification
and accepted it as complete. Previous
to the visit of the coroner to the morgt
the coroner took the sworn statement
that they will be used at the inquest,
which will begin as soon as an expert
jury can be summoned. The parents
described minutely the appearance of
their son, how he was dressed, and also
mentioned that Thursday afternoon was
the last time they saw him. He then
said he was going on business trip, but
failed to name any place. They also
swore to the finding of letter in their
sons office, the opening sentence OF
which is as follows:
Dear Mother-I am going to New
York to get 81 ,20O,0O If successful ]
shall return, if not I shall kill myself.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
BISMARCK. NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, DEC 49, 1891
FEAR pOMPEIPS FATE.
Mexican VillaG<s Adjacent to the Colima
Volcano OkIered AbandOnod.

Mexican vnlac Adjacent to the Colima
Volcano OIs cred Abandoned.
City OF MEx1cv, Dec. l6.-John w.
Langtry, an American civil engineer,
who came here few months ago from
Chicago, has just reached this city from
tour OF the State of Colima He made
the visit for the particular purpose OF
investigating the Coli1na volcano, which
is now having an eruption. He met
with some interesting experiences. This
volcano has an altitude of $4,000 feet,
and has been lying dormant for centu-
ries During all this time hot sulphur
vapor constantly poured from the crater.
Two years ago the volcano began to
show signs of activity, the natives of
that region being startled upon seeing
column of black smoke suddenly pour
from the cone of the mountain
to a height of several hundred feet.
This was followed by the lava, which
poured out of the crater and flowed
down the sides of the mountain, form
ing bright rivers of liquid light. The
country for miles around was illumin-
ated by the grand display. Strong
winds carried the ashes from the vol
cano distance of 400 miles. This erup-
ton continued for four months. The
present activity began four weeks ago,
and is on much grander scale than the
last one. The government has ordered
all OF the villages adjacent to the vol
cano abandoned, as there is danger of
their being buried in ashes 1aroa
party OF scientists from various parts of
Mexico have gone to visit the grand
phenomenon.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
Big Insurance Transaction.

New YORK, Dec. 16.-Phil B. Arm
strong gave a dinner to seventy insur-
ance men during the evening to cele-
brate surprise he had for them, which
was that he had reinsured the business
Of the Mutual Fire Insurance company,
the Fire association, and the Armstrong
Fire Insurance company. of which he
was the head, in the Lancashire Insur-
ance company, Of Manchester, England,
a few hours before. In the speech in
which Mr.. Armstrong told of the tran
saction of the day he said that cit was
the largest transaction in the American
history Of fire underwriting the bust
ness Of three companies which had been
reinsured aggregating 5000, 100000 The
reserve, amounting to about 81 900, 900,
he added, had been paid in cash to the
Lancashire"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
The Supreme Court Of Manitoba De.
clares the Separate School Act
Unconstitutional.
The Act in Question Abolishes Al
Separate Schools From the
Province.
The Government Will Appeal to the
Dominion Supreme Court at
Ottawa.
The Government Beaten,

WINNIPEG. Lee. l6.-The application
made by the Church of England to
quash the act recently passed by the
Manitoba government abolishing all
separate schools in the province Of
Manitoba came before the full court.
The principal grounds on which the ap-
plication was based were, first, that by
this act the amount estimated for school
expenditure is levied upon members of
the Church of England and all other
religious denominations. Second, that
it is illegal to assess members of the
Church of England for the suppoot Of
schools which are not under the control
of the Church of England, and in which
there are taught religious exercises pro-
Bcribed by such church. This applica-
ton is precisely similar to the applica-
ton filed in the courts by the Roman
Catholic church of Manitoba, and which
is soon to be heard before the privy
council Of England.
In arguing the case in behalf of the
Episcopalian body this morning, the
attorney for the church points out that
like Catholics the Episcopalians had for
twenty years enjoyed their own schools
in which their own doctrines were
taught. His church regarded the ac-
tion of the government in providing
only for the maintenance of secular
school system as an infringement on
vested rights. The chief justice deliv-
cred the decision of the court quashing
the act and declaring it illegal. All the
judges concurred in this. The govern
ment will now appeal to the supreme
court at the Dominion capital and if
beaten there as it was in the suit of the
Roman Catholics, will send this case
also to the privy council of England.
The government party will resist the
action of the Church of England to the
utmost.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
The British Storms.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The list of disasters
to shipping caused by the recent severe
storms which. have swept over the Brit
ish isles continues to receive additions
almost hourly. To give complete list
of these maritime casualties would be
an expensive and practically useless
task, as no American craft seems to
have suffered. The only exception so far
as known to this rule is in the case of
the British schooner Enterkin, Captain
Sinclair, which left Portland, Or, April
IS. After discharging her cargo and
reloading with iron, the Enterkin sailed
a few days ago for Brisbane, Queens
land, Australia. During the gale of
Saturday night the boat was driven
ashore on the Gallopre sands, and will
most likely become a total loss.
The Enterkin was sighted on Sunday
morning by the fishing smack Bri ton
Pride, belonging to Ramagate. The
Briton's Pride, in face of I, terrible gale
blowing and though she was frequently
swept from stem to stern, plunging re-
peatedly through heavy seas which
threatened to engulf her, for hours
made a series of most gallant efforts to
reach the doomed boat in the hope of
being able to save some of her crew. A
few Of the latter, the skipper Of the
Briton's Pride afterwards reported,
could at first be seen clinging to the
damaged masts and yards of the ill
fated vessel, but one by one they seemed
to grow weak and numb and were swept
from their places of refuge in the rig
ging and soon disappeared beneath the
raging seas sweeping to leeward of the
Enterkin. At last only one remained in
the rigging, and by hard work and skill
full management he was rescued more
dead than alive by the brave crew. He
proved to be an apprentice lad about 1s
years old named Lewis. All the balance
of the crew, numbering thirty, were
lost,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18
MIR. Dnyitt'6 Aldreas.

DUBLIN, Dec. 16.-Mr. Michael Davitt
has issued an address to the electors of
Waterford in his contest for that seat
IN parliament left vacant by the death
OF Mr.. Richard Power. In his address
MIR. Davitt pledges himself to endeavor
to obtain the passage of home rule
measure which will satisfy the Irish
people, and will enable its representa-
tlves to frame laws which will insure
the fullest opportunities for the ad-
vancement of the trade and labor inter.
ests in Ireland. Mr.. Davitt adds that
ne and his colleagues will continue to
be the deadly foe of landlordism.