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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
Exyps .. . white. resort.

Tho mean temperature st Cairo during
the cold seasen-that is, six weeks in jan
uary and February-is said to be IS degs
Fahrenheit. But this is in the open air;
in the houses the temperature Is not more
than "a or 50 dogs, aud often in the even
ing lower. The absence of fires makes all
the difficulty, for out of doors the air may
be and often is charming. but ON coming
in from the bright sunshine the atmos-
phere of ones sitting room and bedroom
seems chilly and prisonlike There are,
generally speaking, no chimneys in Cairo,
even in the modern quarter. Each of the ho-
tells has one or two open CRATES, but only one
or two. Southern countries, however, are
banded together-so it seems to the SILVER
ing northerner-to keep up the delusion
that they have no cold weather; as they
have it not, why provide for it?
Perhaps if one could have in Cairo an
open hearth and three sticks it would,
with all the other pleasures one finds here,
be too much-would reach wickednessp'
was a remark we heard one winter. A
still more forcible exclamation issued from
the lips of a pilgrim from New York one
evening in January. Looking around her
sitting room upon the roses gathered that
day in the open air, upon the fly brushes
and fans and oriental decorations, this
misguided person moaned in an almost tear
full voice, "Oh, for a blizzard and fire."
The reasonable traveller of course ought
to remember that with a climate which has
seven months of facilitating heat, and
three and a half additional months of sum-
mer weather, the attention of the natives
is not strongly turned toward devices for
warmth. This consideration, however,
does not make the fireless rooms agreeable
during the few weeks that remain.-Con-
stance Fenimore Woolson in Harper's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
THE WELL FROM HOLLAND.
Fronting bluff beside the Tappan Zee.

Fronting bluff beside the Tappan Zee.
Surrounded by green sward, bubbles a spyil 8
Wherein the traveller, or the bird on wing,
May quench his thirst and quaff cool purity.
Above, in Wolfert's Roost, once lived a king
OF Romance, he whose magic pen could bring
The Hudson Dutchman back for us to see,
The village vroow or New Amsterdam grandee.
He drank of your sweet waters, humble
fount,
And made you famous; even children tell
The whimsical story of the imported well.
You bubble merrily beneath Van Tassel's
mount,
And wayfarers still seek you for your fame,
And for the love of Diedrich Knckerbockers
name.
Edward s. Dreamer in New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29

Parson-Do you ever mediate upon
what brought you here?
Convict-No. | have enough to do to
think about what is going to get me out
New York Epoch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
The Weather We MAY E.pec,.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ca.-The following are
the weather indications for tweaty-four hours
from s p. m. yesterdays For Indiana. ILL.,
nois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa-Fair
weather till tomorrow warmer; southerly
winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
sustains the Romisn schools.

OTTAWA, Oct. 29-The supreme court
yesterday renderedla decision in the Man
itoba school appeal. The decision con-
dennis the act of the local legislature
abolishing separate schools in that province
as ultra wires, and asserts the rights of
Roman Catholics to have their children
educated in separate schools if they SO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
The Fatal Crossing Gets Another Victim

BUFFALO, Oct. 29.-Michigan Central
passenger train No. 9, westbound, yester-
day struck wagon driven by ]. H. Ellen
baum, Sr., on the eastern outskirts of
Niagara Falls, and Mr.. Ellenbaum was
killed. He was 20 years old and promi-
nent resident of Niagara.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29

Old sailors on the swift Atlantic steam
ers complain that the vibration made by
the propellers often causes seasickness to
the most experienced jack tars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-29
Died at the Age of 100.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 29-Mrs Jul
liza Benson, familiary known as Grand
ma" Benson, died at the Bridgeport hospi.
tai Tuesday morning, aged 100.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
LEXINGTON. VA

SD year. State Military, Scientific and Tech
nical School. Thorough courses in general and
applied Chemistry and in Engineering. Coniers
degree OF graduate IN Academic Course also
degree of Bachelor of Science and Civil Engineer
in Technical Courses. All expenses. including
clothing and incidentals, provided at the rate of
S36 50 per month, average for the four years,
exclusive OF outfit.
GEN SCOII EuIPP. Snperintendent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
Wonderful Gold Mine.

One of the wonders of Australia, and
one of the greatest natural curiosities in
the world, is The Mount Morgan gold
mine in Queensland. The precious
metal contained in this mine, which has
paid dividend of not less than six mill.
ion dollars in year, was deposited by a
hot spring.
Mount Morgan is hill about five hun
dred feet high, containing at it's top a
cup shaped deposit made by the hot
spring which once gushed out there, and
in this deposit the gold exists. Truly a
cup of Cr1sus! Through untold ages
the waters dropped their glittering bur
den, and now man comes und extracts
the boarded metal to add to the wealth
of the world.
Specimens of the ore from this strange
mine have recently been sent to the
United States, that they might be CON-
pared with the deposits of the great hot
springs in onr own Yellowstone Park
1t was but natural to suppose that the
Yellowstone springs had also golden
treasure in their cups. but the most care
full search by biologists has thus far
failad to detect any trace of it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17


The passion for the possession of re-
markable relics has led to extraordinary
prices being sometimes given for things
of little value in themselves, or some
times perfectly worthless. The follow
ing instances of extravagant sums paid
for objects more or less curious have
been recorded: A tooth of Sir Isaac
Newton's was sold in 1916 for e730. 1t
was purchased by nobleman, who had
it set in ring which he wore constantly
on his finger.
The prayer book used by King Charles
1. when on the scaffold, was sold in Lon
don in 1925 for 100 guineas.
The hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte,
at the battle of Eylau, was sold in Paris
in 1885, for / 1920 francs (about ESQ.,. 1t
was put up for sale at 500 francs, and
there were thirty-two bidders.
The ivory arm CHAIR presented to Gus,
tavus Vasa, by the city of Lubuck, was
sold, in 1926, to the Swedish chamb el-
lain, NJ Schmekel, for SO, 600 forms
The coat worn by Charles Mi. at the
battle of Pultowa, and preserved by one
OF his officers and attendants, was sold
in 1925 for SCI, 900 francs.
The two pens employed in signing
the treaty of Amiens were sold in 1925
for $500.
The pens used in Paris for signing the
treaty Of peace, concluded after the Rus.
sian war, were presented to the Empress
Eugene, by whom they have no doubt
been carefully preserved.
An old wig which had belonged to the
German philosopher, Kant, was sold
after his death for 200 francs.
A wig that had belonged to Sterne
was sold at public auction in London for
200 guineas.
Voltaire's cane realized 500 francs at
sale in Paris.
A waistcoat belonging to j. j. Rous-
sen u was sold for $50 francs, and his
m edal watch for 500 fracs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
The Nations Drink Bill.


Professor Francis &. Peabody, of Har
word, in lecture on the temperance
question before the Lowell Institute of
Boston the other day, said in substance:
There are two aspects of the liquor ques
ton, the economic and the moral. There
are at present in the liquor traffic through
out the country some 100000 persons
1853, 900 in the retail and the rest whole
sale. These figures represent only the
dealers. The number of persons en-
ployed is upward Of 100000. The
worst of these horrible figures is that
they mean the withdrawal of just SO
many persons from the right kind of
employmeuts In their present occupa-
tions they contribute little or nothing to
the wealth of the country. AS to the
amount of liquor consumed in 1856,
1897, 900, 900 was spent for spirits, 1904,
600, 600 for beer; SIG, 600, 900 for impor
ted wines, and s34. 000,0 600 for domestic
wines-a frightful total of about 500,
UOO,UUO. luis 10 Out-hWtlIu vi Iuc
amount spent for food, clothing and
necessaries of life. In the same year
there was received as wages s947, 900, 90,
and the liquor bill consumed two thirds
of it. Again, it costs $3.50, 1000, 900 year
for churches, and the drink bill would
buy all the church s in six months.
Behind all this is the great Importance
of the moral aspect. That drink is in
furious to the person in 9s9 cases out of
900 goes without much proof. The
question is: How can it be stopped?
Legislation fails of its aims. The solu-
ton of the problem, though still far off,
perhaps, is in each individual recognize
ing that he himself is an important fac
tor in his community as an example, and
adopting for himself the teaching: "If
mea. make my brother to offend | will
eat no meat lest make my brother to
offend. - Commercial Aduertiser.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
FOR RENT.

No FRAME HOUSE, 7rooms, ~ stories
high, on Dolly Warden st. Possession at once.
No. 2.-STORE and DWELL1N HOUSE,
combined, on Main street. Possession at once
No 3.-DWELLlNG and BAKERY. adloin-
ing the above. Possession given March %, 1891
No. 4.-BRICK DWELLING, on Main St,
formerly belonging to Burbage Brock. Posses
sion given Mt once.
To LOAN.-Sl 900 trust fund on first mortgage
REUBEN HAINES,
Dec l3-ti. Attorney.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
The Voice

Is easily injured-thc slightest irritation of
the throat or larynX at once affecting its
tone. fcXibility. or power. All efforts To
sing or speak in public. under such condi-
tionS. become not only painful but danger
Gus. and should be strictly avoided until
every symptom is removed. To effect a
speedy cure no other medicine is equal to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17

Needing It tonic, or children that want building
up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
1t is pleasant to take, cures Malaria, lndigesr
ton, and Biliousness. All dealers keepit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
A New Theory of La Grippe.

The uuaccountable nature of the in
flueaza commonly known as the grippe
has invited the theories of all sorts and
conditions of men, not to say doctors
but among all no one is, perhaps, so well
calculated to commend itself to conf,
dence as that of Sir Morell Mackenzie,
M. D., who in a paper III the June Fort
nightly asserts that III his opinion 1.-The
riddle of influenza is poisoned nerves,
and from this hypothesis 1.-THE bewiider-
ing diversity of symptoms becomes in
tellig ible, if we regard them as the
results of disordered nervous action
DR.. Mackenzie compares it to the extra
ordinary disturbance in telegraphic sys
TENS produced by thunderstorm, and
says this is nothing compared with the
freaks played by the living conductors
in the human body, if anything throws
the governing centers out of gear"
Now the theory of "posoned nerves"
is one that explains the almost infinite
variety of attacks and curious freaks
that mark the disease. No two persons,
it is safe to say, have ever experienced
precisely the same symptoms, and if it
is nervous disturbance, this is the
natural result. DIR. Mackenzie regards
the epidemic as falling under three gen
eral types, each, of which include many
varieties; these are the catarrhal, the
digestive, and the nervous. ''lntiuenza,"
he says, sis the Proteus of diseases, a
malady which assumes so many forms
that 1t seems to be not one, but
an epitome of all diseases, and its symp
tomology includes almost everything,
from a cold in the head to inflammation
of the brain. 1t is really an
acute specific fever, running definite
course like measles or scarlatina. :.
1t is disease with that superficial com
plexity of aspect which made made Mrs.
Carlyle playfully suggest that the doc
tors had agreed to call half dozen
differents diseases by one name in order
tc simplify treatment"
Dr. Mackenzie adds that under all it's
DISCUSSES, he believes the disease to be
perfectly simple; that the profound i'm
preston made on the nervous system by
the poison explains nearly all the after
effects of the malady, and especially that
curious loss of vital energy which is so
disproportionately great in comparison
with the disease itself. The cause Dr.
Mackenzie believes to be living germ,
air borne but of what nature is not yet,
he believes, established.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral

The best of anodyncs, this preparation rap
idly SoOthcS irritation, strengthens the deli
cate organs of speech. and restores the voice
to its tone and power. No singer or public
speaker should be without it. Lydia Thomp-
son. the famous actress. ccrtilies: Ayers
Cherry Pcctoral has been ii very great ser
vice to me. 1t improves and strengthens
the voice, and is always effective for the
cure of colds and coughs
Upon several occasions | have suffered
from colds. causing EcarScncSS and entire
loss of voice. In my profession Of an auc-
tionecr any affection "f the voice on throat
is a serious matter. Int at each attack.
have been relieved Iy Il few doses of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. This remedy, with ordi-
nary care. has worked such
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
FOR RENT.

The Farm known as GREEN HILL, adJon-
ing the town OF North East, Nd. Also three ten
ement houses on the same.
The Mansion House and grounds may be rented
without the farm. Apply on the premises or to
Rev. T. SNOW DEN THOMAS,
FebIb-tf Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-10-17
A GOOD BUSINESS FOR SALE.
School Commissioners.

IN HE School Commissioners of Cecil
4 County will meet at their office, in Elkt0n,
Tor the transaction OF current school business on
the SECOND TUESDAY in each and every
monh John SQUlER.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08
LIGHT.

What does the blind man, blind from In
fancy,
Note in the vistas of his sleeping dreame
Living in darkness meath lights glowing
stream,
What can dreams show him that would
lovely be?
Loud would he sing, joy-brimming, suddenly
To know the blessing of days faintest
Brighter than bright dream pictures then
would beam
Lies radiant beauties in his vision free.
And would not we, reposing in the gloom,
Dreaming in shadow, reft by death OF
sight,
In awe-struck joy and wonder wake to see,
Like the day breaking into sudden bloom,
About US burst the rolling sea of light
That gilds the white shores of eternitys
r. K. Nunkitt1'ick, in the Century.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08
Manhattan Sold for S25.

According to popular tradition the
Island of Manhattan was sold in 1924
for the sum of $25. The conclusion one
would naturally Jump to would be that
in the light of subsequent events the sum
was ridiculously small price. But let
us suppose that S25 had been placed out
at seven per cent. interest in the year
1924 and had been allowed to compound
up to the year 1854, how much would it
then have amounted to? Something in the
neighborhood of 81, 600, 900, 900. Is the
Island of Manhattan worth much more
than that to-day Pharmaceutical Era.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08
august
Flower

I had been troubled five months
with Dyspepsia. The doctors told
me it was chronic. I had a fullness
after eating and a heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. / suffered fire.
ouently from a Water Brash OF clear
matter. Sometimes a deathly Sick
ness at the Stomach would overtake
me. Then again I would have the
terrible pains of Wind Collie. At
such times I would try to belch and
could not. I was working then for
Thomas NcHenry, Druggist, Cor.
Irwin and Western Ave, Allegheny
City, Pa, in whose employ had
been for seven years. Finally I used
August Flower, and after using just
one bottle for two weeks, was en-
tire1y relieved of all the trouble. I
can now eat things dared not touch
before. Iwould like to refer you to
Mr.. McHenry, for whom l worked,
who knows all about my condition,
and from whom I bought the 1nedi-
cine. I live with my wife and family
at 90 James ST., Allegheny City, Pa.
Signed, JOHN D. Cox. 3
G. G. GREEN Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, l. S. A.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08
Don't Sleep With Open MOUTH.

"Do you know why so many people
get deaf as they grow older9" said a
doctor. s'It is because they sleep with
their mouths open. Any man or woman
who does this persistently for years will
finally grow deaf. But that is not the
only disadvantage of so sleeping. 1t is
the cause of a score of affections of the
the throat and lungs, not to speak of
snoring. "-Nee Orleans Times Democrat.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08

STATE OF ONO. CTTr OF TOLEDO !e&
LUCAS COUNTY, -
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner OF the firm Of f }. Chene! q
Co. doing business in the City OF 19Isoo.
County and State aforesaid, and that SAID Trin
will pay the sum Of SloO for each and ever!
case of catarrh that cannos be cured by Inc
use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 9th day OF DECEMBER, A D., 1850.
i. W. GLEASON,
SEAL
t~t NOtdTu Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Send for testimonials, free
E J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, y.
" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
CALIFORNIA; gold production last year was
100000.
II afflicted with sore eyes use Dr.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at &c per bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water Druggists sell at &c per bottle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-05-08

CALIFORNIA; gold production last year was
S1AnnnOA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-25
Consideration

A certain farmer gave evidence Of his
belief in his cattle's appreciation OF
scenery not long since when showing a
visitor over his estate. After a long tramp
through the woods the two men climbed a
steep hill, on the summit Of which was an
Enclosure were several COWS were standing.
Isn't this grand place for pasturef'
asked the farmer.
The visitor looked out over the beautiful
sheet of water which lay at the foot of the
hill. more than a mile away, and agreed
that it was grand place.
But" he said after little, there isn't
much grass here for your cows to feed
upon"
mo, that's true" the farmer admitted.
"But it's grand good place for them"
"There doesn't seem to be any water
handy, either" remarked the visitor.
mo, but they drink just before they are
driven up here and when they come down
at night"
There isn't much shade, is there" the
critical visitor further remarked.
"Well, mop replied the farmer. But
good land, mani Just think OF the mag
nifcent viewP'-Youth's Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-25
EOREST FIRES.

HINCKLEY, MINI, Sept. A.-All day
long Yesterday the fire company and cltl-
GEMS were battling with the fierce fires
that threatened to destroy the town. A
party of six men started from the lumber
camp to 90 to another about two miles
away Dan Sullivan. his brother, and Tom
johnson of Eau Claire were or thlS party.
After going a short way they got IN front
of the fire, and Dan Sullivan, missing MS
brother, went back with johnson TO LOOK
for him. That was the last seen OF them
alive. Their remains were found by John
Brodie and their camp mates. The bodies
were badly burned.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept 24-Ninety-fouT
in the shade, 102 ia the sun. was the torrio
tale told yesterday by twin city thermom.
eters at noon. The public schools are still
closed, and possibly will not he opened
again next week 1t has been hard work
TO check the fires in the forests and fields,
and they are still burning, in many places
furiously The fires IN North Dakota are
pretty well under control except around
Cakes, where several miles of wheat fields
are reported burned over Otto RedrIcks
while engaged in plowiug fire break was
overtaken and burned to death, together
with his team.
HINCKLEY, Mimi, Sept. 24.-From yes
terday morning until this afternoon the
destruction of this town was looked upon
as a certainty, and, as it is, the danger IS
bv no means ended Every possible pre-
caution has been taken to prevent disaster.
The forests are afiame in every direction.
Clouds of smoke obscure the sun, and
there is pungent odor of burning pine. As
to the losses in this vicinity, no reliable
estimate can yet be given, but they Will be
very heavy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-25
TnRE WINNERS,

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, Sept. "a. - Z. w.
Williams has accepted feathers propo-
sition to match Allerton aud Nelson for a
race at Grand Rapids for purse of $40,
900, winner to take ali. The race will &C.
cur on Oct. 6
CHICAGO, Sept 24-Garfield Park win
ners: Crispino, Ernest Race, Governor
Ross Guido, Bon Forester, Bolster.
CINCINNATI, Sept. A.-Latonia winners:
Mean Enough, Royal Garter, Heller Skel-
ter, Laura Doxey, Selena ID.
ABILENE, Kan, Sept. 24.-The third day
of the races had fine weather. a good track
and crowd, and time fast. The leaders in
the races were as follows: 2:33 class, trot-
tlng-Niua Medium first, Jubilee second.
Time 2:25 800 class, trotting-Dove' S
Wing first, Parnell Wilkes second. Time
2:273l.
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. Sept. A.-The
2:40 class. pacing (unfinished) was won by
Henry + in 2:32. The 4-year-old troG was
exciting and was pronounced the fastest
time ever recorded in this class. Nancy
Hanks trotted her mile in 2:09l4. Her
running mate met with an accident, going
clear over the fence 1t is generally con-
coded that had the runner continued to
the finish she would have lowered her
record to possibly 2:0S1S 2:23 class, trot-
ting purse SS00-Dandy won. Bisant sec
ond Besc time PISS 4-year-old class,
trotting. purse SSO0-Belle Archer won,
DIR. Sparks second Best time 2I51S. In
the 2:l6 class, pacing (unfnished) Frank
Dortch won the first heat and Grants Alb
dallah the second. Best time 2:l5l
GRAvEsEND, L. l., Sept. "a Winners:
Santa Ana, Willie l., La Tosca, Johnnie
Hecksher, Ocypete, Dalsyryan.