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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
Good Sleepers.

The author of Bulgaria Before the
War" says that the Turks devote TO sleep
any spare half hour that may happen to be
at their disposal. At night, he says, all
his companions would be in the land of
dreams within ten minutes, while he lay
wide awake and enyious.
He continues:
at has often struck me with astonish-
ment to see the little respect any one in
Turkey pays to sleep. When have been
staying in the villages have often heard
the members Of the family get up, and
after searching about among his sleeping
companions, arouse them all to ask where
his tobacco was, or upon some equally
slight excuse.
"a lad of eighteen would thus wake up
his father, a man of sixty, perhaps, two or
three times in the night, and yet there
would never be an angry word of remon-
STRANGE; and when l have snapped savage.
ly at some one for walking into my room
and over my body in the middle of the
night my snappiness has caused the great
est establishment.
'Many times / have turned in with ma
tives in the same room with me, and
though l was generally tired and my com
panions not, yet l think may say was
invariably the last to close my eyes"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
Where Dogs Are Street Cleaners,

Next to st. Sophia we have heard most
about the dogs of Constantinople. When
we counted 2S0 dogs in an hours drive in
Damascus we thought we could see moth
ing that would surprise us in canine
numerals. But Damascus does not begin
with this city, especially in the old part, as
in Stamboul. At times they lined the
street, making it yellow and furry for two
or three rods. Again, dogs lay stretched,
singly, in the middle of the street asleep,
and carriages and foot travellers went out
of their way to pass them for hours, rather
than trouble to move them. Puppies ran
about ad libitum, and dear little things
they were too.
hair is coarse and rough, and their bodies
thick and heavy. But they have good,
mild faces, gentle eyes, and, as for attack
ing any one, it seems never to enter their
minds. Cats, too, are plenty, and often Is
seen a happy family of dogs. cats and
chickens sharing the street with perfect
good nature. The dogs are the street
cleaners. At night, when refuse is thrown
ont from the houses, they have high feast
ing, and by morning nothing but what
can be easily carried away in baskets or on
donkey back is left. They belong to no.
body, and would live happy and care free
life did they not somehow get many in
juries. The howl of dog sounds every
few minutes even in Pera, and it is not
rare to see torn ears, bleeding eyes aud
scratched, hairless skin.-Cor. Philadel.
phia Ledger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

Mausolus was king OF Caria, and after
his death his widow, Artemisir, erected a
magnificent tomb to his memory. Indeed,
it was so wonderful and surpassed all other
structures so much in its appearance and
grandeur that the name mausoIeum came
to be the generic term for a costly tomb.
1t remained standing for L number of cen
turtles and then was destroyed by an EARTH
quake.
In li04 the Knights of Rhodes built a
castle from the fragments of the mauso-
leup, and as late as $50 Mr.. Newton,
under the auspices of the English govern
ment, found the site of the ancient toni
and the fundamental outlines of the build
ing. According to tradition, Artemisia
mingled the ashes of NJ iusolus with her
wine and died of Grief.-D .troit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
l. Should be IN Every House.

J. B. Wilson, 81 Clay street, Shavps-
burg. Pa, says be will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump.
ton, coughs AID colds. that it cured his
wife who was threatened with pneumonia
after an attack Of "la grippe, when va
rious other remedies and several physi-
clans had done her no good. Robert
Barber. of Cooksport. Pa. claims DR..
Kings New Discovery has done him more
good than snything he ever used for
lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try it..
Free trial bottles at Har;z & Bahnsen's
drug store. Large bottles, SOC and 81.
ELECTRIC BITTERs.
This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men.
ton. All who hsye used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer
menicine does not exist and it is guarant
eed to do all that is claimed. Electric
BItters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys will remove pimples. boils.
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood. Will drive malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure all
mslarial fevers. For cure of headache,
constipation ard indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed.
or money refunded-Price so cents and
S1.00 per bottle at Hartz & Bshnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
Every Man May Be a Vanderbilt.

The life of Commodore Vanderbilt af-
fords singular scope for reflection on the
immense possibility of a great business
capacity to amass large fortune in few
years, especially in this country. From
being the possessor of a rowboat on New
York bay, he rose in sixty years to be the
proud possessor of 800, 000, 900. William H.
Vanderbilt, his son, obtained s75, 0OO. 900 of
this, and largely increased the fortune be-
fore his death.
1t has been truly said that any fool can
make money, but it takes wise man to
keep it. William H. Vanderbilt's ability
was signally displayed in keeping intact
this great fortune, besides adding easily
once again much more to it. / make
special mention of Mr.. Vanderbilt because
he was not a speculator, in the true sense
of that term. He was first and for all
time an investor. And every man in this
great republic has the privilege of walking
in his footsteps.-Henry Clews in Ladies'
Home Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
Modern Surgery.


The extent to which the body can be mu-
tilated without fatal result is beyond
what most people think. OF course, the re-
moval of the largest limb is familiar fact;
and, indeed, the successive removal of all
the limbs would result in nothing worse
than Inconvenience. But in the same way
internal organs may be extirpated. This
Is facilitated by their duality
One eye may be taken out and the sight
remain practically unimpaired. One kid
ney may be removed, and the other will
make up the loss by doing double work
The case is essentially the same when dis
ease has destroyed the functional activity
of a kidney, and therefore person in that
condition nesd not be without hope
In like manner, disease may have rem
dered one lung solid, like liver, and thus
functionally useless, and yet the person
may live in good health to old age. Could
the half consumed lung of the consump-
tive only heal up the walls of its great
ulcer, and the microbes cease to extend
their ravages, the patient might, with
care, enjoy long, useful and happy life.
Large portions of the brain may be re-
moved with no injury to life or intellect
Persons have lived for years and been well
with bullets in the brain. The liver has
sure causing an atrophy of the part below
without ending either the life or the
folly of the fashionable devotee.
A portion of the intestines has been cut
out and the severed ends sewed together,
and their normal action and function have
not been in the least interfered with. And
what seems more amazing. dogs have had
their entire stomachs extirpated without
impairing digestion.
Recently man fifty-seven years old had
large portion of his stomach cut out in
consequence of a tumor. The piece was
nearly foot square. The discovered parts
were sewed together, and the patient ate
dinner of hash twelve days after the oper-
alton and was dismissed cured at the end
of three weeks. Five months later he was
presented before the medical society-the
Royal Society of Physicians of Vienna
wholly well, with no trace of the return of
the cancerous disease, and with digestion
perfectly performed.-Youths' Companion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
For over Fifty Ysars

Mira. Winslow'e Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. II dis
buried at night and broken of your res
by . sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth send at once and get
bottle o. "Mrs. Wipslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teethlng. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it, mothers, there's no mis-
take about it. 1t cures disrrhoes, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie. softens the gums. reduces intlamma-
ton and gives tone and energy to the
whole sy stem, Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of one
OF the Oldest and best female physicians
and nurses in the United States. Sold BY
all druggists throughout the world. Price
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow 3 Soothing Syrup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
Lambs Cottage.

Although it is now nearly sixty years
since Charles Lamb died, the little cottage
in which he and his sister resided at Ed
monitor shows but slight evidence of any
external change. Situated few yards
from the railway station, the house, with
its gable facing the roadway. its red tiled
roof and wh;tened walls, its narrow door
way and small paned windows, gives the
impression of Old World comfort and Sc
elusion. A rowan tree, on the branches of
which hang clusters of red berries, stands
at the gateway, and its appearance imparts
a pictorial attraetiveness To the interesting
building, which is still known as Lambs
Cottage Pail Mall Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

ACCORDING to the New York Sun the
tower of the Madison square garden is
the greatest artistic achievement OF the
10th century. The Sun declares that lit
stands unrivaled by any creation of art in
many centuries" and that "to have Gre
ated it is to have achieved fame, to have
deserved well of all the world, to have
placed an obligation on civilization and
won an imperishable name" Hold on
until we hear what Chicago will do when
she hears of this.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
THE New York legislature will be der

The New York legislature will be DEM
ocratic upon joint ballot, but the
senate is likely TO be republican. This
gives the Washington Post consolation in
the fast that the democrats cannot make
q fan 81 districting of the state. SO as to
secure the legislature. without very
large majority on the popular vote.
Every time a state that has been districted
by q republican legislature becomes un-
comfortably close for that party, it's
leaders are thrown into Mysteries about a
re. districting of the state.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

DISPATCHES from Washington assert
that President Harrison evinces that
tired feeling" when the subject of Thomas
G. Plstt is mentioned in connection with
the recent election in New York and that
he has privately intimated that he is done
for good and all with tie gentleman who
has been 80 potential in the republican
party of his state. The story is one that
might be true did it have to do with
weaker men than the president; whether
it is true or not in this case is quite an
other question. Mr.. Plstt was q prime
factor, as the Chicago Post recalls in the
negotiations that gave Mr.. Harrison the
presidential nomination in 1888. and has,
by virtue Of the part he took in that IA
nous deal, enjoyed the position Of disburs.
er-in>chief OF national patronage in the
state of New York. Col Erhardts re-
removal from the collectorship of the
port of New York was because he did not
suit Mr.. Plstt, and Mr.. Faseett was ap-
pointed to the place on Nr. Plstts mo-
ton. When Mr.. Fassett was nominated
for governor another Plattite was ap-
pointed in his stead. All this was only
in accordance with the terms Of the Chi
csgo compact. Platt claimed no more
than had been conceded to him, and
therefore the president has no cause Of
complaint. The fact that the deal did
not save the New York state ticket to the
republicans should not impel the presi-
dent to call it off now. He is not the sort
of man. surely, to recede from a con-
tract Just because it does not result as be
had expt cted it would, nor will Mr.. Shy :
lock Plat. be likely to release him until
the expiration Of his bond.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
MRS. BLAINE is said to be strongly in

MRS. BLAINE is said to be strongly in
favor of her husband accepting next
years nomination. 1t will be remem~
bered that President Garfield cheerfully
complied with Blaines request for the
appointment of his son as assistant secre>
tary of state, but Harrison refused the
request. refusal for which Mrs. Blaine
has never forgiven the president. She
says it broke her sons heart and his un-
timely death was the result. Mr.. Blaine
is also said to have felt very sore over it
at the time, which one can well believe.
Men sometimes forgive these things.
women, never.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

have been bothered with cstarrh for
about 20 years; had lost sense of smell
entirely, and had almost lost my hear
ing. My eyes were getting so dim had
to get some one to thread my needle.
Now have my hearing as well ss / ever
had. and | can see 10 thread as fine a
needle as ever did. nv sense of smell is
partly restored. ard it seems TO be inn
proving all the time. I think there is
nothing like Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh.
Mrs. E E Grimes. RendrilI. Perry Co /,
Ohio.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

THE business failures last week
throughout the country numbered 1858 as
compared with a total of 255 the week
before of last year. Fifty one more fail
ures than for the corresponding week
last year is the way the robber tariff
worked last week. And yet. Mr. Me-
Kinley says the tariff question shouldn't
be agitsted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

In the pursuit OF the good things Of
this world We anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
lypleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
ualarial diseases. Price. 90 cents, of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

MAKERS of all kinds of electric light
equipments are exceptionally busy. In
Chicago there is great deal of work be-
ing done, and prices there are stronger
than elsewhere
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
To Hsrvou, ana p.b,,a,ed Hen.

II you will send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining al about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro yoltaic belt and appliances. and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dabilitaied system, and how they will
quickly restore you to vigor. manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. II 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, 1891-11-11

An exchange says that 10 months ago,
at her wedding supper, Peoria girl wept
because the bridegroom upset salt cell
lar, declaring that great trouble would
come upon them both. Sure enough the
Journal adds, last week her husband had
csrbuncle as big as base ball and she
had 49, pounds of twins.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
For Sale.

One story and a half frame building.
seven rooms, with basement and good
cellar; also well, summer kitchen and
good barn; desirable location.
Oae two-storv double brick dwelling
with 10 rooms. basement with four rooms
and cellar, well, cisiern and good barn on
premises: large yard. Enquire of John
Apple. 900 First avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
HucKLKN's ARN1cA sALyl.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
soles, letter. chapped hands, chilblsins.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 80 cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

Business Man (to new amanuensis)-See
here, you are writing out my words in full.
Why don't you take it in shorthand
New Amanuen5is-You talk too fast
Good News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER II. 1891.

THREsHINa machines are badly wanted
in North Dakota to secure the crop, and
the chamber of commerce Of St. Paul and
Minneapolis, Mimi, are trying to furnish
fbavn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-11

What is more attractive than a pretty
face with fresh. bright comp,exionf For
it, use PozZon:'s Powder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-06-26
THE FOURTH AT OATAWISSA.

A grand celebration of the Nations
birthday, under the auspices of Wash
ington Camp, $40, P. o. S. of A. will
be held at Catawissa, in connection
with the celebration Of the first ami
versary of the camp, on Saturday,
July a, 1891. In the afternoon at 2
o'clock there will be grand parade
of the order, which will be participat-
ed in by Camps from Sunbury. Milton,
Bloomsburg, Millersburg, Halifax,
Newlin, Lime Ridge, Washingtonville,
Roaringcreek, Montana, Pensyl, and
other towns. A majority ofthe Camps
will be accompanied by bands. Prom
inent speakers will address the gather
ing at the camp ground after the par
ade, and music will be furnished by
the various bands in attendance. A
shooting gallery will be erected, and
other sports provided for the amuse-
ment Of the patrons. Every effort will
be put fourth to make the day an en-
joyable one. In the evening a magni-
ficent display of fireworks will tale
place, among which is beautiful set
piece, the "Ice Palace" with a battle
scene and brilliant bombardment Of
the palace with various colored fire
works. This will be in charge of an
expert. Warm dinner and supper will
be served on the grounds, and an
abundance of ice cream, fruit, soft
drinks, ETC., will be on sale during the
afternoon and evening. A monster
tent has been erected on the grounds
and brilliant illustrations will be pro-
vided at night. A large force of police
will see that good order is maintained.
Drunkenness or rowdyism will not be
tolerated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-06-26
SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS.

The unreasonableness of some men
was exemplifed in an instance brought
to our notice on Tuesday. A sub
scriber called at our Office and in
quired for the amount of his bill.
When informed, he contended that it
was not right, and claimed to have re-
ceipts at home covering two years more
than he was credited with. He was
politely requested to let the matter
rest until he could produce his re-
ceipts and if we were wrong, we would
not only correct the error, but present
him with years subscription, but
this he declined to do and because we
would not take his word against our
books he became angry, and demand
ed his bill to date, and ordered the pa
per stopped. We cheerfully complied
with both Of these requests. 1t is no
pleasure to do business with one who
will not listen to reason.
All this is of no special public inter-
est, but it is mentioned to show the
necessity of preserving your receipts
for subscription. Every time you call
to pay for your paper bring along your
last receipt, and then no misunder.
standings can occur.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-06-26
A HEAVY STORM.

On Monday evening at seven
o'clock a thunder storm passed up the
creek, and for time it appeared as
though Bloomsburg would escape.
But other clouds gathered and soon
after, a heavy fall Of rain began, &C
companied by vivid lightning and ter
rife peals of thunder. At the third
flash the arc lights went out every
where, and some of the incandescents.
Immediately whistle began to bow
and the cry Of fire was raised. The
fremen started in the direction of the
car shops, but soon found that the
whistle was that of the Electric Light
Works. On reaching there they were
informed that the whistle was not in
tended as fire alarm, but as a signal
to the Superintendent that he was
wanted there, some damage having
been done to the plant by lightning,
The arc lights were disabled for two
days during repairs to machinery.
Some buildings were struck, but no
serious damage was done.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-06-26
FIRE AT McKELvY's STORE.

l. w. McKelvy's store narrowly es-
capped destruction by fire on Monday
night. Soon before midnight smoke
was discovered issuing from the sec
ono floor, and the alarm given. The
Winona hose carriage was first on the
ground and turned a stream of water
through the second story window. A
ladder was produced and the hose got
ten up to the second floor. The
Friendship hose carriage was on hand
IN good time and attached to plug,
but no water was turned on by them
as it was not needed. The steamer
also arrived in plenty Of time to have
done effective service in case it had
been needed. Steam was up and she
was ready for work. A half dozen
men hauled her down, and they were
entitled to praise for getting on the
ground as soon as they did, instead of
being taunted for not coming sooner.
Any remarks calculated to excite an
ger at fire ought to be studiously
avoided. While friendly rivalry be-
tween the fire companies is perfectly
natural, when there is a fire everything
should be forgotten but the public
welfare. The object is to extinguish
the flames. Who gets there first or
who is to have the credit of putting it
out is matter of no importance at
the moment. Such questions are best
determined after the danger is over.
The fire started in the ceiling of the
second floor, in the paper that was
tackled over the rafters. Pieces of the
burning paper dropped down and set
fire to the goods. How it happened
is not surely known. Many people
ascribe it to the electric wires that run
over the ceiling of the room, while Mr..
Schuyler, Superintendent of the Elec-
trio Light works, is positive that it
could not have been started in that
way.
Several thousand dollars worth of
goods were damaged by fire, smoke or
water. The latter was controlled at
the plug and only SO much was turned
on as was necessary, otherwise the
store would have been flooded.
The adjusters were on hand the
next day, and the loss is covered by
insurance. But for the timely discov-
cry large and disastrous fire would
have followed, and the entire stock of
goods in the store destroyed. AS it
was, but few goods on the first floor
were injured though nearly everything
on the second floor is ruined.
The firemen and citizens all worked
bravely, and we are requested by Mr..
McKelvy to extend his thanks to all
who rendered such valuable assistance.