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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03
An Impossible Undertaking.

New York sun.
Gen. RsCm pretepds 10 state both
the number of Union soldiers who have
died during and since the end of the war,
and the number of those who are still
living.
He puts the dead veterans at ,004, 65S
and the survivors at l, POS, 1O1, making
total of 2, 213 965 individuals who bore
arms in the northern armies at some time
during the four years between 1851 and
1865.
We have shown why it is probable Ii at
this estimate, and const quently the esti-
mate of surviving veterans, are grossly
exaggerated. If 2,213,3 men went To
the front, as Gen. Rsum alleges, then. on
the basis of the census figures of 1860, it
follows that just about one-half of the
total male population of the north of the
military age wore the blue and carried
muskets. This is preposterous suppo-
sition, as anybody with common sense
will perceive at the first glance.
The truth is that no off .isl statisticisn.
no unofficial student of military history,
no person in or out of the war depart
ment, the navy department, or the pen
sion bureau, 10 human being anywhere
knows the number of soldiers who fought
at one time or another in the federal
armies.
The number Of enlistments is known
with some approximation to accuracy.
In round numbers the enlistments and
reenlistments were 2 100000. But this
total is far from signifying ?. 500, coo diff
ferent individuals went i-to the army. II
reckons as two soldiers every individual
who enlisted and reenlisted; as three sol
diers every individual who enlisted and
reenlisted twice, as four soldiers every
individual who enlisted first for 80 days,
then for 80, then for two years, and then
for the war, and so on. But no veteran
is entitled, under any pension ac'. to one
pension dc 30 day soldier and to another
on account of his second enlistment for d
longer period.
The total strength of the union armies
at each of the various stages of the wal
is also known. II reached the highest
point in the spring of 1865, just before
disbandment, when there were nOminally
more than one million men in the service.
The effective strength of the armies,
however, was nearly a quarter of a mil
lion less.
1t is simply ridiculous for the pension
commissioner 10 put forward such ngures
as those which he uses to cover and eX-
cuse still further political enterprises in
the way of govern mental bounty.
What is definitely and exactly known,
on the authority of Gen. Raum himself,
is that now, 26 years after the close of
the war, and 30 years after its beginning.
the bureau is granting pension claims at
the rate of $50, 600 years. many new
pensioners in single year as there were
deaths in the union armies from wounds
in battle and all other causes during the
entire war
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

The country is beautifully watered.
Every half mile you cross a crystal
branch or find a cool, delicious spring
by the roadside. Bees do well here, max
ing honey all the day and foolishly
acquiring much more than they need,
never dividing it with those who are
needy, showing through life great irrita-
bility of temper and finally dying miser-
ably in the midst of plenty, like the
founder of trust think that the bee
and the prairie dog are both greatly over
estimated.
Peaches, cherries, apples, grapes and
small fruits grow well about here. 1t is
very popular, however, as an all the
year round climate for those who need
tonicity. In winter the northern people
IRE here, for it is like delightful Indian
summer most all through the winter.
Then in summer the naughty southron
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

SPRINGFIELD Register: Ret Clarkson
is now the big boss of the republican
party. He is chairman Of the national
league of republican clubs. Ret" has
reached dizzy height, and will have to
look leedle out, for the higher the ele
walton the greater the fall if he stumbles.
The State Register hopes Mr.. Clarkson
will fill the Craftsmanship of the nation al
committee with more honor than his pre-
decessor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

comes and breathes the cool, crisp air
during his vacation.
Insect life here is prosperous and
bEtheSome. Mosquitoes do not flourish
here at all for some reason, and flies are
not so plenty as they are IN the north,
but the woodtick, the ''jigger" or chigre,
the black hornet, the spider and other
non-vertebrates do well. The bed insect
also grows 70 great height and attains
wonderful age. Some of the best blood
of Pocahontas and George III flows in
its veins. 1t may be found on the crest
of some of our Oldest families in the
United States bought billiard table
of one Of the American dauphins once
at a sacrifice, and it was year before l
dared 10 play on il with those who might
criticise it and give their criticisms to
the press.
Oranges do not grow here, but Won
can get them at Asheville for less than
your fruit costs you where You are.
Help is cheap and not of high order
generally. had a colored man splitting
wood for me four years ago here, and it
isn't all split yet. He afterward went
into agriculture with the aid of two lit
tie bright red bulls, which he drove in a
harness made of bootlegs cut in strips
and sewed together. His lines We're
made of clothesline. His name was
Transom B. Walker, and he got two
acres of corn up to where it began to
''tossle out" when one Sabbath morn.
while the neighbors We're hitching their
horses in front of Zion church for early
services, some cows got over the fence,
and, with loud snCrrs and noisy bells
upon them, ate up the corn of Mr..
Transom 3. Walker. of this state
WAS You away from home when they
done eat up all yo' Gomez" neighbor
asked him.
No, chile, case was to home"
We'll, whaffer you done let EN- eat
up yo' whole crap, den, dat you bin 70
yeah growin'?''
Why, you amt got no sense. Case l
was home at de time, but Law! l was
in bed!!
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03
Now THAT James Gordon Bennett b

been indicted for publishing an account
of the electrical executions at Sing Sing,
the constitutionslity of the part of the
law making such publication q crime
will be tested. Mr.. Bennett, who is the
owner of the Herald and millionaire,
will undoubtedly spend as much money
as may be needful to secure from the
state court of appeals, and if necessary
from the supreme court of the United
States, decision as to whether, regard.
less of the guarantees of the federal and
state constitutions, legislature may
restrict the freedom OF the press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03
BILL NYE ON BUNCOMBE.
HE AND Mr.. VANDERBILT LIKE 1T
PRETTY WELL THERE.
Henderson County Was Pretty Good, but
George Wanted Him and He Yielded.
Remarks About Pomoiogy and Other
Things.
Copyright 1891, by Edgar W. Nye.l

ICOpyr3Ht, w Nyt.I
P. o. Box l1I2.
BooMvILLE, July 5, 1891.
DEAR Built has been a long time since l
wrote you, but you seem to be getting on about
as well as usual.
write you now not only to inform you that
am well-hoping these few lines will find you
the same-but to seek some information about
the location Of your North Carolina Thought
Works." have the North Carolina fever my
self, and it's getting less and less controllable.
You see have been in this state long enough
to find out that its glorious climate is fraud.
] don't know whether you were here long
enough to come to the same conclusion, but it's
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

According to the census of 1880, Ameri-
can railroads employ Al men per mile,
while the number per mile in England is
1877 and in Germany 14.3. Our railroads
employ one man for every 10000 tons Of
freight handled in a year, while German
roads have one man for every 81 900 tons.
This affords an answer to the wage ques-
ton and "pauper labor" competition.
The American laborer gets higher wages
because he does more work and is worth
more
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

If YOU viii send me your address we
Will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining iii about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voltaic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dabiitated system, and how they will
quickly restore you to vigor. manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thus afflicted, we will send you belt and
appliances on trial
VoLTAIC BELT Co, Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03
Do You Coughf

Don'tdelsy. Take Kemp's Balsam, the
best cough cure. Il will cure your
coughs aud colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest. 1t will cure influenza and
bronchitis and al diseases pertaining to
the lungs because it is pure balsam
Hold il to the light and see how clear and
thick it is. You will see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Large
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

A Mothers Gratitude My son was in
an almost hopeless condition with fux
when | commenced using Chsmberlsin's
Cole, Cholera ana Disr, hoea Remedy. 1t
gave him immediate relief and l am sure
1t saved his life. take great pleasure
in Recommending it to all. Mrs. NJ L.
Johnson, Everett. Simpson county. Miss.
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Hartz
d Babnsen. druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

Mr. Clark, to the public:-I wish to say
to my friends and the public. that re-
gard Chamberlsin's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy as the best preparation
in use for collie and diarrhoes. 1t is the
finest selling medicine ever handled, be-
cause it always gives satisfaction. O.
b Clark. OraDgeyille, Tex. For sale by
Hartz & Bahnsen. druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1891,

KRoKUK Constitution-Demo Neid-
ringhaus, the ST. Louis tin man, ia i'm.
porting alien laborers to take the place Of
American workmen. The Mckinley
tariff protects" Neidringhaus and makes
him rich, provides work for foreigners,
and causes the American workipgman to
lose his job and pay more money for his
dinner pail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

If protection makes wages higher in
the United States than in England, how
Is it that wages were higher here than
in England even hundred years ago,
when England was protected country
and we had free trade?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

All of the 63,OOO,OOO people in the
United States are consumers, but not
more than one-twentieth of them are
protected producers. Legislation for the
consumer is therefore legislation for all
the people; legislation for the producer is
legislation for one man in every twenty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-03

The only complexion powder in the
world that is without vulgsrity. without
Injury to the user and without doubt
purifier. is Pozzoni'e.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23

]. E. Neal. Chairman Ohio State Demo
cratic Committee, has written an invita-
ton to Governor Tillman requesting him
to 20 to Columbus and make speech to
the Buckeyes on October 6th-"the
Governors Meeting day. The Demo
cratic Governors of the country have
been invited to be present on that day
and make speeches in behalf of the De-
mocracy of Ohio. In his invitation
Chairman Neal says: "By the nomina-
ton of the Hon. William Mckinley, Jr.,
the Republicans have squarely endorsed
the tariff law of which he is the author,
and thus they have made the great issue
before the people that of tariff reform" ."
Governor Tillman could not accept the
mutation because of official duties. He
expressed the opinion in his reply that If
Gov. Campbell was victorious in this
fight for the Governorship he would be
the next President Of the United States.
The outlook for the Democracy of the
whole country is bright, and success is
lowering over the Democratic banners,
despite the attempt now being made by
q few mbitious zealots to draw strength
from the ranks of the Democratic party
to give life to useless and dangerous
third party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23
1t Made Angels Weep.

A sad and pitiful sight was witnessed
on Pryor street this morning.
While Mr.. John B. Goodwin, DR.. Hol.
iday and representative of the Journal
were standing at the corner of Pryor and
Hunter streets an old lady and young
man passed.
The young man was drunk. Around
his waist was his mothers arm, that arm
that had nurtured and protected aud
shielded him from his infancy, and which
would still protect him when he was
walking under the shadows of sin.
Indifferent to the gaze of the people
they passed, the woman was too weak to
steady herself against the swsying of the
stalwart youth at her side, as b. stag.
gered from side to side 10 his drunken
walk.
It was as sad a spectacle as is likely to
be ever seen on the public streets.
But the arm of the aged mother never
relaxed its hold, although at times she
was nearly thrown upon the pavement.
Up the streets she went, guiding the
uncertain steps of her boy as she did
when be toddled by her side.
She guided him safely home, perhaps,
and maybe it is the last heartache that
he will give her, and never again will
she be called upon to support his reeling
form upon the public thoroughfares.-
Atlanta Journal, September 8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23

In the old slave days there was goddess
master who owned an old darkey named
Pomp. Pomp was local exhorter Of re-
pute, and his master loved to tease him
about 1t. One day he said: "Pomp, do
you believe in the doctrine of election ?"
Eyes, massa," was the reply, II allus did,"
"Well," persisted the master, do you
think am one of the elect?" The negro
scratched bis head. His caution and his
sense OF the decencies of the case prevented
him from blurting out the reply which
suggested itself. So he fenced with 1t and
answered: "Wal, masss, never heered
of any mans bein' elected who wasn't
candidate
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23

- Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania,
still monopolizes the unique distinction
of being the only governor of any state in
the union who has been kissed by love-
~ woman to win a wager. Why this
invidious discrimination.
- There may be corners in wheat, but
this won't disturb the serenity of the
young man who, with his best girl, sits
in the Sunday twilight glow of the par
lor and imagines he has corner in
sugar.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23

- Mrs. McGriffin, of McGregor, Tex
as, who gave birth to triplets ten months
ago, broke the record on Tuesday, 9TH
inst, with a quartette. All seven are
boys, and are doing we'll.
Ray Lloyd's mother spanked him at
Salina, Pa. Some caps were exploded
and his clothing was burned off.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-23

advantage Of ary. other man nor of the
gander. Thar he are hangin' without
friend. Tote fair. boys, tote fair; and put
him out of misery as quick as you ken,
in reason. Jack Pullum-three PAGES to
the front-now-ready- dy-aim-charge"
AS Jack stuck his heels in his pony's
flank the crowd shouted: "Charge 'em,
Jack, Charge 'emr' But Jacks critter
wasent used to charging. He rebelled at
the go and the "whippers in" had to come
to his support. He dashed in and out Of
the path wildly, but finally took the bit
in his teeth and started down the line on
a desperate run for freedom amid the
shouts and cheers of the multitude. He
steered we'll until he suddenly eyed the
great white bird just ahead of him. He
stopped as if on the brink of precipice,
but Jack went on. That capped the cli-
max of tumultuous hilarity. The like of
that was what they came for. Jack
caught on his hands and feet, and was
soon remounted and took another start,
and his nag behaved better, but still did
not come in reach Of the gander, and he
lost his chance until the second grand
round. "We'uns hain't got no geese at
our house." said he, "and my animal
never seed one afore, as knows on."
Samuel Swillin, to the 'front.'" called
the squire. "Ready, aim, charge" Sans
critter was more tractablc, and Sam got a
fair hold, but the grease was too slick for
him, and as he slipped his hold the poor
bird swang to and fro and tapped his
wings loud and long at the terrible
squeeze and the more terrible elongation
of his 9sophagus. Sam was congratula-
ted on his effort. He wiped his fingers on
pine top and said: "Yes, I'll be dad.
burned if wouldent have got him, but
tho dingd thing was so ALFRED slickery,
I was in hopes that Jack Pullum would
have got the fust grab and sleeked often
some of it,"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16
The Atlantic Record.

The steamships have not yet done with
the Atlantic record. But the proof of
the pudding is not more in the eating
than that of the ship in her actual sailing
or steamihg. Vessels built, SO far as ap-
peared, exactly alike have showed wide
difference in speed. The newer craft
will illustrate the question Of the double
screw. The principle has been success
full in its application to smaller boats on
rivers and in harbors. If it works well
in rough water it will largely revolution
ize marine construction. So, as the ro-
nance of the "wet sheet and the flow.
ing sea- and the wind that follows fast
sinks below the ocean horizon, science
renews the charm and mystery. Brook
lyn Eagle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16

There's a good deal Of
guarantee business in the store
keeping of to-day. It's too
excessive. Or too reluctant,
Half the time it means moth
ING. Words oRlp sooy0S.
This offer to refund the
money or to pay a reward, is
made under the hope that you
won't want your money back,
and that you won't claim the
reward. OF course.
So, whoever is honest in
making it, and works not on
his own reputation alone, but
through the local dealer whom
you know, must have some
thing he has faith in back of
the guarantee. The business
wouldn't stand a year with
out it.
What is lacking is conf
dence. Back of that, what is
lacking is that clear honesty
which is above the average
practice
DR.. Pierce's medicines are
guaranteed to accomplish what
they are intended to do, and
their makers give the money
back if th&a result isn't APP
parent. 1hi
Doesn't 'Te Strike you that
a medicine which the makers
have so much confidence in,
is the medicine for your
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16

Syrup"
We have selected two or
three lines from letters
Group.

tfeSnly TeCelVcu nom pa
rents who have given German Syrup
to their children in the emergencies
of Group. You will credit these,
because they come from good, sub
stantial people, happy in finding
what so many families lack-a med
icine containing no evil drug which
mother can administer with con-
fidence to the little ones in their
most critical hours, safe and sure
that it will carry them through.
ED. L. Willis, of Mrs. JAS. w. KIRK,
Alma Neb. l give it Daughters College,
to my children when Harodsburg, KY.
troubled with Group have depended upon
and never saw any it in attacks of Group
preparation act like with my little daugh-
it. 1t is simply mi ter, and find 1t an In
raculous. valuable remedy.
Fully one-half of our customers
are mothers who use Boschee's Ger
man Syrup among their children.
A medicine to be successful with the
little folks must be a treatment for
the sudden and terrible foes of child
hood, whooping cough, Group, diph-
liberia and the dangerous inhamma-
tions of delicate throats and lungs. q
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16

"Can l speak to you a moment" he
said softly as he called the chief clerk in
the postofice to the window the other
day.
Certainly"
Thanks. Ididn't know but you were
busy. Two months ago came here and
asked for letter. Remember it,"
Il do not"
"Probably not, as you are always
busy didn't get any. gave it as
my opinion that some Of you had stolen
it. Remembers?
"No."
"Probably not, but spoke very en-
phatically. That was my opinion, and
went away feeling very much hurt. Re-
member
NO"
"Probably not, as l am of no great
consequence. now desire to ask your
pardon. win you forgive me?"
"Of course"
Thanks. believed you would You
see, expected letter from my aunt.
None came. She couldn't write one.
She was dead. See? Therefore, how
could get one? take it back. Iapol-
ogize. | was wrong. Shake"
"That's all right"
"Thanks. I'll never do it again. This
an honest postofiice. l was wrong.
tood-by. Detroit Free Press.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16
rnRornn rnn WEARY uorKs

OF many night, made doubtN iung hN lte pv
trected agonv the rheumatic sufferer toSstS to
aud fro on his sleepless couch, vatuly praNlng
for that rest which only comes hy hts ana starts
His malady is one which ordinary medicines TOO
often fail 90 relieve but there Is ample evidence
10 prove that the efficient blood dcpureut Hos
tetiers stomach Biiiers, affords the rheumatic y
reliable means of relief Check the mNlady n
its incipient stages, when the nrst premonttoN
twinges come en-, WITH this agreeaple melitlne'
and avoid wears OF torture Whatever be- the Ia
tiOnale OF the active iuhlenec OF the Niit,r
upon this mslady, certain DC Is that no evidence
relating to its effect is mouc direct ana positive
than that which relates 10 its action I'M eases ot
rheumati,m. Like all sterling remedies, how.
ever, IL deserves q prOtractcd, systematic trial,
and should not be abandoned because not az
once remedial Ii is equally ethuacionS in dyS-
pepsia, indigestion aud kiudrtd diseases,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16
Knew Him by Sight.

"Tm from Tucson" said the stranger, as
be sauntered up TO a dreamy, long haired
man at the end of the bar, "and I've been
looking at the sights"
i've been in Tucson myself, replied the
dreamy man as they clinked glasses. "Glad
to see a man from there"
THAT sol Know Mausfedr
"No"
"Know ZabrouskiF'
"No."
"Dont! Know Lem Hopkinsr'
"Can't say l do. wasn't there a greaU
while,r and the dreamy man pensiyely
drained his glass: "but do you know Hector
Servidac|
''No."
"Know Mart ChuzzlewitT"
"N-non
"Dont! Know old Don Quixotei
"No; less he was the Mexican that kept
the saloon"
NAV! that want him You don't seem
very we'll acquainted. Did you know Dante,
Bill Nye or Dan Derondai"
"N-no, d-don't think So"
Look here, young feller, you don't seem
to know any prominent citizens. don't be-
lieve you're from Tucson. I'll give you one
more show | never saw man from Tucson
that didn't know one man, an if you don't
know him-talie keer, my friend, take keer.
Do you know Give Newcomer
"Y-yes," stammered the stranger from
Tucson, as he slid towards the door; that is,
/ know him by sight, and he fed through
the door. San Francisco Examiner.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16
Seattle Wash.

DIR. JoRpAN's office Is at the residence
Of ex.Mayor Yesler, Third and James.
Consultation and prescriptions absolute
ly FREE.
Send for free book explaining the His.
togenetic system.
CAUTION. The Ilistogentic Medicines
are sold in but one agency in each town.
The label around the bottle bears the fol
lowing inscription; "Dr. J. Eugene Jor
dams Histogenetic Medicine Every
other device Is q fraud.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-05-16
rILEsl rILEsi Piles /

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment viii cure
Blind Bleeding aud Itching PILES whvu all other
ointmeuts have failed. 10 absurbs the tumorst
allays the itching at once, acts ds poultire,
gives instant relief nr Williams Indian Pile
Ointment is prepared only for Piles and ltrhiug
of the private parts aud nothing else. Every
box is warranted. sold by druggists, or sent by
mail on receipt OF price, soc aud 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANuFACTURlNG CO.,
PruprtefOrs Cleveland, o.