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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
IN THE DAYS OF GOOD QUEEN sess.
This Famous Queen Dined with Sound
ing of Trumnets and Kettledrums.

This Famous Queen Dined with Sound
ing of Trumpets and Kettledrums.
While the queen was at prayers in the
antechapei gentleman entered the room
having rod, and along with him another
who had a tablecloth, which, after they
had both knelt three times with the ut
most veneration, he spread upon the table,
and after kneeling again they both retired.
Then came two others, one with the rod
again, the other with a saltcellar, plate
and bread; when they had knelt as the
others had done and placed what was
brought upon the table they also retired
with the same ceremonies performed by
the first. At last came an unmarried lady,
who we were told was countess, and
along with her a married one, bearing a
tasting knife. The former was dressed in
white silk, who, when she had Frustrated
herself three times in the most graceful
manner, approached the table and rubbed
the plates with bread and salt with as
much awe as if the queen had been present.
When they had waited there little
while the yeomeE of the guard entered,
bareheaded, clothed in scarlet, with gold
en- rose upon their backs, bringing in at
each turn a course of twenty-four dishes
served in plate, most of it gilt. These
dishes were received by gentleman in the
same order they were brought, and placed
upon the table, while the lady faster gave
to each of the guard a mouthful to eat of
the particular dish he had brought for fear
of any poison. During the time that this
guard (Which consisted of the tallest and
stoutest men that could be found in all Eng
land, being carefully selected for the pur-
pose) was bringing dinner, twelve trum-
pets and two kettledrums made the hall
ring for half an hour together At the end
of all this ceremonial number of unmar
ried ladies appeared, who with particular
solemnity lifted the meat off the table and
conveyed it into the queens inner and
more private chamber, where after she had
chosen for herself the rest went to the la
dies of the court. The queen dined and
supped alone, says Hentzer, who gives this
vivid picture of court customs. There were
very few attendants, and it was very sell
dom that anybody, foreign or native, was
admitted at that time, and then only ut
the intercession of somebody in power
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
The Tallow Tree.

The tallOw tree Is a curious vegetable
growth of China, in regard towhich Brit
ish consul gives the following interesting
information: The tallow tree (stillingia Sc
bifera, roXb.) bears fruit which produces
oil as well as tallow. The berries, which
resemble coffee beans in appearance and
size, are first steamed and then pounded in
an ordinary rice trough. BY pounding, the
soft, mealy mesocarp is partially separated
from the kernels. The whole is then placed
in a bamboo sieve, the meshes of which
are just large enough TO allow the mealy
matter to be scrubbed through and small
enough to keep back the kernels, which are
hard, black and about the size of peas
From the mealy matter the tallow is ex-
pressed in primitive wooden presses.
To obtain oil the kernels are dried and
passed between two millstones held at such
distance apart by means of bamboo
pivot as to crush the hard shells of the
kernels without injuring the white in
teriors. The whole is then passed through
a winnower, which separates the broken
shells from the solid matter. The latter is
then placed in deep iron pan and roasted
until it begins to assume a brownish color
the process being accompanied by continual
stirring to prevent burning. The crushed
shells make an excellent fuel for the pur-
pose. 1t is then ground by huge stone
roller in n circular stone well, steamed and
made into circular cakes. with bamboo and
straw castings and passed through the
wooden press. n good lighting oil of a
brownish yellow color is thus obtained
The tallow is called ''p'i yu''-that is, skin
or external oil.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Discoveries by Accident.

The composition of which printing roll
ers are made was accidently discovered by
n Salopian printer. Not being able to find
the ''pelt ball" he linked the type with a
piece of soft glue which had fallen from
the glue pot 1t was such an excellent sub
stitute that, after mixing molasses with
the glue, to give the mass proper consist
ency, the old "pelt ball'' was entirely dis
carded. The auger with the twisted shank,
which makes it self discharging, is also the
result of an accidental discovery. The real
screw anger is an American invention, dat
ing back to the year INA, when John White
and Benjamin Brooke, of Hammer Hollow,
Valley Forge, Pa, noticed some boys Dor
ing holes in the ground with some pieces
of hoop iron. One of these, which had be-
come twisted, was seen to bring up the dirt
each time as it made a complete revolu-
ton. Being men of an observing turn of
mind White and Brooke began to debate
the possibility of constructing tool for
boring wood on the same principle. 1t was
Immediately tried, with the addition of a
screw point for drawing the cutting edge
into the wood. 1t is needless to add that
the experiment was eminently successful
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
1t Did Not Close Up.

When a protected industry threatens
to close up business at the old stand and
go to the land where the woodbine
twineth if you cut down its protective
duties, it is generally safe to assume
that such an industry is playing big
game of bluff. If you are plain spoken
you may even say that somebody is
lying.
Here Is n case:
When it was proposed last year to
make a slight reduction in the binder
Irvine duty, the Irvine men signed pa
per and sent it in hot haste to Washing
ton, saying that if the proposed duty
should be adopted they would be COM
PEELED to shut down their mills. Their
alarm was still greater when fifteen
northwestern Republican senator's united
with the Democrats and voted to put
Irvine on the free list.
After great amount of lobbying by
the trust and certain Republican poll
ticians, backed up by leading high tariff
journals with profuse and picturesque
abuse of men who had voted for free
Irvine, a part of the duty was saved.
The old duty on MANILA twire was %
cents a pound. and on sisal Irvine 81
cents. The trust succeeded in saving
7-10 of l cent from the wicked Demo
Gratis and northwestern Republican SEN
ators. This duty was less than one
third of the duty which the trust had
said would close up its works.
Now, what is the result? The farmers
are buying their Irvine this year at much
lower prices than last year; and is the
trust meanwhile shutting up its mills?
On the contrary, it has just been an
nounced by high tariff organ that the
trust has bought the eight cordage works
of Canada for 81 100000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Maternal Songs.

OF American origin is:
Rock by baby on the tree top,
Which is too familiar to need additional
quoting The Detroit lullaby is:
Hush. my baby. sleep. my sweet,
Fathers trying TO sell his wheat;
Hush. little baby. don't you cry,
You'n be an alderman by and by.
Strongly characteristic of the land of the
Vikings is the Norwegian maternal song:
Row, row to Baltnarock,
How many fishes are caught in the net?
One for father and one for mother,
One for sister, and one for brother.
In Sweden puss is used as an inducement
to make children sleep:
Hush, hush. baby mine;
Pussy climbs the big green pine;
Mother turns the milestone,
Father to kill the pig has gone.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

BUoYANT hope now lifts the Illinois
democrats out of the slough of despond
in which they formerly rolled aud de.
thrones despair for exhilerstion. This
wonderful substitution of the oil of JOY
for the spirit of heaviness multiplies as
pirsnts for gubernslOrial donors and
causes general scramble for a nomins
ton which, until recently. few were
willing 10 have thrust upon them. The
tidal wave of last year and Palmer's cleo
ton to the senate have called many d
Cincinnatus from the pillow, and in the
list of would-be governors, no inconspic-
uous place belongs to Clayton E. Crafts,
whose array of friends have entertained
him in the governorship stakes TO contest
the palm OF superiority in running speed
and staying power with Black, Stevenson
and others whom the exigencies of cur
rent politics have brought to the front in
the state famous for its prairies and The
possession Of Chicago Dubuque Tele-
egraph.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Dies MONIES Leader: The people of
Iowa declared last year that they were
not McKinleyites. They have seen moth
ing in the workings of the pernicious
system to win them to its support. They
are even better posted upon the iniauities
Of that scheme of plumber this year than
they were last year. Their voice now. as
then, will be in condemnation of McKin-
leysm, and in liue with that selt-protec,
ton and self-interes; which intelligent
business sagacity dictates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
THE Hannibal journal remarks. !

The Hannibal Journal remarks: 1t is
understood that Hon. F. g. Niedring>
haus, as president of the St. Louis Stamp.
ing company, has a contract TO supply the
national republican executive committee
with 500. 900 tin cups to be used during
the c.mpaingn of 90. The journal re-
specially suggests that the following
truthful statement be stamped on each
cup: This cup was made of American
lied tin imported oy friend of Amer
lean labor in time to eysde the tax i'm
posed by the Mckinley bill" If space
permits the following might be stamped
on the bottom OF each cup: The en-
ployes of the aforesaid friend of Amerl-
can labor are now out on strike against
an effort on the part of the said F. of A.
L. to reduce their wages to the English
pauper standard"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. If dis
burbed at night and broken of your res
By sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth send at once and get
a bottle os Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teethipg. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon it. mothers, thereis no mis-
take about it. 1t cures diarrhoes, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels. cures wind
collie. softens the gums. reduces inf1amma-
ton and gives tone and energy TO the
whole system, Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of one
of the oldes, and best female physicians
and nurses in the United States. Sold by
all druggists throughout the world. Price
twenty-five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
why 1t Is Called Timothy Grass.

Timothy, or herd grass, is the most COM
mon grass of continental Europe, growing
wild throughout all the vast region be-
tween the Mediterranean sea on the south
and the North sea in the direction the name
implies. According to The American Gar
dener, it is not known exactly when it was
first introduced into the United States, but
this much is known: 1t takes the name
from Timothy Hanson, a farmer of Mary
land, who brought it under general notice
as hay grass after he had cultivated it
extensively for his use for years. 1t is a
curious fact that although its native home
is in Europe, the United States is the first
country in which it was grown, cut and
cured for hay.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
He Was with His Mother.

A small boy sneaked out of house on
Croghan street the other evening and
waited till the policeman came by.
Whist" he whispered, holding up
finger, stop minute, will you:"
What's the row." inquired the officer.
Amt no row; leastways not much of
a one"
What do you want?"
Want to ask you leading question. :"
Fire away"
Would you run in a great big man for
hittin' woman"
"Of course would. Where's the MANI"
That's all right Would you do it if
he'd jist slap her face?'
Sure, if had witness or two"
well, you wait here for few min
utes'
What's up:''
Chance for business, mebbe"
What is it,
well, pa come home awhile ago and
slapped ma cause supper wasn't ready,
and then ma she wiped him one over the
snoot with stove lid and got him down
under the table. and when l come out
she was ickin' the Jerusalem jumpin's
our of him; but pas game, and if he
should git the upper hand of ma before
she's done with him | want You to run
him III for slappin' her jaws. See? Wait
a second" and the boy made dive into
the house and was back in a minute.
4 guess You can go ahead" he said:
pas piled down in the corner and ma
Is settln' on him III great shape. De
troit Free Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Now some stickler for the law rises up
aud says the law lately passed by the leg
islature permitting women to vote at
school elections is void. The conssitu-
ton of the state defines the qualifications
of voter and says. CART. z, sec. ~
"every male citizen, 81 years of age,
shall be entitled to vote. etc. The question
arises, however, does this prevent the
legislature from extending the right to
vote to others2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Protectionists give themselves need
less alarm when we buy more abroad
than we sell there, and hence they ad-
vance a high tariff to keep our people
from being ruined by what they call an
''unfavorable balance of trade" But peo-
pie do not need that the government tell
them when they are doing losing bust
ness. Every separate article sold by us
in Europe is bargained for by two intel
ligent merchants. Neither of these can
shipa penny's worth without the consent
of the other. The old saying holds true
that it takes two to make bargain; and
it may be added that these two can
make their bargain more satisfactorily
between themselves than it,can be made
when some other power intermediates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
A Brutal Conductor.

''I can't let this girl travel over this
road on that half ticket" said the new
conductor.
why not? What is the matter with
my little girl" asked the mother.
''SShe is no child. She is more than
half grown"
well, if that don't beat everything
then I'll give it up. Here poor little
Mamie has been travelling over this road
on q child's ticket for the last ten years,
and now all at once she is no child.
That's a new way to worry the travelling
public"
The mother paid the fare and then the
girl pulled herself out like a telescope
Texas Siftings.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
What the Father Meant.

A young fellow, and not the most
provident one in town either, has best
girl on Third street and he went up to
see her one evening last week. During
the first few minutes, and until the ac-
cident happened, the young lady's small
brother assisted in entertaining them
botn by his innocent and childlike ques-
tons always so interesting to a visitor,
especially on such an occasion.
''You got watch?' asked the boy,
after he had made more inquiries than
ever an assessor made.
Yes" and the young man pulled out
a very nice little 12-karat gold ticker
which the boy seized upon.
docs it run?'
Certainly"
81 didn't know watches run when they
got wet"
"Well, this one isn't wet"
Never wasn't wet?'' asked the boy.
mot that know Of"
Then what did papa mean when he
told sister you had your watch soaked
about half the time. Detroit Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Rsai RsIsam IN Kemp's Balsam

The dictionery says, "a ba!sam is a
thick, pure, aromatic substance flowing
from trees" Kemp's Balssm for the
throat and lungs Is the only cough medi.
cine that is real balsam. Many thin,
wstery cough remedies are called balssm's
bnt such are not. Look through bottle
of Kemps Bslssm and notice what pure,
thick preparation it is. If you cough
use Kemp's Balssm. at all druggists.
Large bottles SOC and g..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
Do Yop CougEi

Dontdelsy. Take Kemp's Balsam, the
best cough cure. II will cure your
coughs and colds. 1t will cure pains in
the chest It will cure influenza and
bronchitis and all diseases pertaining to
the lungs because it is pure balssm.
Hold i, 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, 1891-07-25
To Nsryons ana pehlrat,d Men.

If you will send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all about DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voltaic belt and appliances, and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dsbilitated system, and how they will
quickly restore you TO vigor, manhood
and health. Pamphlet free. If you are
thus sfflicted, we will send you a belt and
appliances on trial.
VoLTAIC BELT Co, Marshall. Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

A Mothers Gratitude My son was in
su almost hopeless condition with f1ux
when commenced using Chamberlain's
Colo, Cholera ana Disr; hoea Remedy. 1t
gave him immediate relief and l am sure
1t saved his life. 1 take great pleasure
in recommending it to all. Mrs. NJ. l..
johnson. Everett. Simpson county, Mics.
25 and so cent bottles for sale by Hartz
81 Behnsen, druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid frui. 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, 1891-07-25

suffered from acute Inflammation in
my nose and head-for a week at time
l could not see. I used Ely's Cream
Balm and in few dBys was cured. 1t
is wonderful how quick it helped me-
Mrs. George s. Judson, Hartford, Conn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Mr.. Clark, to the public;-I wish TO say
to my friends and the public. that re
gard Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera snd
Diarrhoea remedy as the best preparation
in use for collie and diarrhoea. 1t is the
finest selling medicine ever handled, be-
cause it always gives satisfaction. O..
q Clark. Orangeyille, Tex. For sale by
Hariz d Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

Albert Erwin, editor of the Leonard,
Texas. Graphic, says: For the cure of
cramps in the stomach Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is
the best and most speedy I ever used"
Many others who have 'ried it entertain
the same opinion. For sale by Hartz &
Bshnsen druppists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
A Safe Refuge.

Governor of Jail-What, Schmie-
declle, you here again? We only let you
out month ago!
Convict-Yes, sir; but 1 am so fright
ened at the influenza which has broken
out everywhere that have come back
again.-Dort barber.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

What is more attractive than pretty
face with fresh, bright complexion? For
it, use Pozzoni's Powder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25

IT Is announced that ex.President
Cleveland will make some speeches in
Ohio during the campaign.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-07-25
RoUND-TRIP EXCURSION TICKETS

ROuHD-TRiP EXCURSION TICKETS
will be placed on sale at the commence
ment of tourist season by the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway and
all of its connecting lines at low rates to
the following points: Spirit Lake, Iowa;
Waterville, Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Lake MinnetCnka, Minnesota; Lake STU
perior points; Yellowstone Park and
points in Colorado.
Write for " A Midsummer Paradise" to
the General Ticket ard Passenger Agent,
Cedar Rapids. Iowa; for hotel rates to
". J. MORRISON, Manager, Spirit Lake,
Iowa.
c. ]. IVES J. E. HaNNEGAE
Prest and Gent Supt- Gen" Ticket and Psss'r Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
Rev. Dallas Tucker and five othe,

Rev. Dallas Tucker and five other
pers ons narrowly escaped serious in
jury last Sunday afternoon. They
were returning from service at the
Episcopal mountain mission on the
east side of the Shenandoah, when,
whilst coming down the mountain,
the breeding of the harness of Mr..
fuckers horse gave away. Mr.. It.
jumped out to stop the animal, when
he fell and was dragged short dis
lance by the lines, being severely
bruised. Fortunately for him, the
lines became detached. and the horse,
with Misses Kate Riddle, Bessie
Green and Katie Aisquith in the We
hicle, ran on down the mountain,
overtaking buggy in which were
Mr.. T. G. Green and wife. This We
hicIe was struck and overturned, and
its occupants thrown out. At the
same time Mr.. fuckers horse be-
came detached from his vehicle. Mr..
GREEN'S horse, fortunately, did not
run. Hence no one of the party was
seriously injured, though doubtless
much alarmed, and certainly for a
wilhelm great danger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

The spirit of progress is abroad on
the G. NJ, M. & /. Co. addition. A
good portion of the Hotel Pewhatan
is under roof; the Goetz Harness
Factory building has reached the
third story; the Office building of the
C. NJ, NJ. & I. Co. and business
buildings of the Construction Co. are
making good progress; the Boiler
Works under roof; the six Construc-
ton Co. dwellings completed; sew
eral of the ten Improvement Co. cot
tages completed, and remainder near
ing completion. The Construction
Co. is also erecting fine ten-room
brick dwelling on Fourth avenue, be-
tween George and Mildred Streets
Both brickyards are busy places, and
DIR. Simmons and his force are push
ing the Belt Line Railroad toward
completion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07
Notice to Farmers.

On and after September 1st, 1891,
there will be needed at the A. D.
Goetz Harness, Collar and FIy-Net
Factory at least one hundred tons OF
flail-threshed Rye Straw annually,
for which Gf a lirst-cIass articIe) as
high as ten dollars $4,000 per ton,
cash, can be paid.
Call on or address, after above
date, A. D. GoErz,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-07-07

We invite attention to the adver-
tisement of Stephenson Female Sem
mary, in this issue. This excellent
institution of learning stands desery-
eddy high, and merits continued
generous support. Parents or guar
dians from abroad may safely trust
pupils to the kind christian care of
the well-known principal and his eff
cient corps of assistants.