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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Treatment of Tender Feet.

Tender feet are very commonly COM
planned of. Harper's Bazaar recommends the
following treatment: 1.-THE first copsidera-
ton for this difficulty is absolute cleanli-
ness. Friction, what is called the Roman
bath'--otherwise rubbing vaseline or oil
thoroughly into every joint-a quick rub
over with alcohol, in some cases cold spray
at bedtime. all are useful; while, should the
difficulty seem natural and chronic, the
best relief is afforded by wearing firm cot
ton mot silk stockings, and shoes or boots
made for the comfort and support of the
feet. Aromatic vinegar is a good wash in
these cIses, Where cold water agrees with
the system an excellent method of strength
ening [ ne foot is to hold it in a basin, and,
dipping large sponge in cold water,
squeeze it from a height of three or four
inches above onto the foot, rubbing after
ward W tn alcohol to avoid a chill; but it
must be borne in mind that to some consti-
buttons The application of cold water on the
feet induces rush of blood to the head.
Cold water congresses on the feet and
around he ankle at night, we may men
ton in passing, frequently act as sleep
ing draft. A well known foreign gen
eral, WHO from mental worry suffered
greatly with insomnia, told US he cured 1T
by this n cans, while the application served
to strengthen his feet. Some constitutions
require hot applications. Only a knowl-
edge of the system and its idiosyncrasies
can determine this point; but q little ex-
perimenting will teach one what is best
to do,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
For OVER INV Year,

Mrs. Winslow's 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
Q bottle OF Mr.. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teethIng. 1t will re-
nevc the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon 1t. mothers. there's no mis-
take about it. It cures diarrhoes, regu-
lstes the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie. softens the gums. reduces ipfiamms-
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 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's Soothing Syrup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
The Consumer Paws 1t.

A well known firm of lard refners in
Philadelphia writes as follows to The
National Provisioner:
"We pack Lard in all size tin packages,
from fifty pound tubs or cans down to
one pound tin cups. We make the as
sertion, which our books will show, that
since the new duty went into effect our
sales for fifty pound tins have fallen off
go per cent. This is owing to the fact
that tin tubs are now one-quarter of a cent
per pound higher than wooden tubs,
while previous to the new duty they
were both the same price. The major
ity of dealers now buy their lard in wood,
in order to save the one-quarter cent per
pound. The bulk Of our packing, how
ever, goes into the smaller size packages,
one to ten pounds, and they are pur-
chased by the consumers. The sales Of
these have not fallen off, but the con-
sumner is compelled to pay the increased
duty, because there is nothing else to
take the place of small tin pals to pack
lard in"
And yet Mckinley still asserts that
the prices of tin plates have not adj
vanced since his tariff went into effect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
A Clever Dog.

An engineer employed on the works Of
the Yverdon and Simplon railway has a
little terrier. As he was going away for
some time he asked friend at Yverdon to
take charge of his dog. Bijou knew the
lady well, and was apparently quite happy
and comfortable, but in about a week he
disappeared. Mile. j naturally was
much distressed, when, to her great relief,
she received letter from Lausanne from
N. Rs mother, saying: "Bijou is with
US; he appeared on Monday"
He remained at Lausanne few days and
then returned to Yverdon by train. This
he repeated several times, always getting
out at the right stations, staying with
Nine. R occasionally three days. Need
less to say. all the officials on the line knew
him we'll Whether he imagined he would
find his master at his mothers house, or
whether, like all the rest of the world, he
wanted a change, as he could not tell US,
cannot say.-Cor. London Spectator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
How Do Eels Breed?

1t may fairly be said that the eel, as to
its breeding, is the most mysterious ami
NAL in existence. Its method of propaga-
ton has puzzled science for centuries and
has been a subject of more or less super
stitious speculation among many peoples
for thousands OF years. The ancient Egyp-
tians had their own theories respecting the
matter. Some authorities have commended
that eels grew up from horse hairs, which
in some strange manner became vitalized.
Others have held that they were generated
spontaneously from slime, while Others
still have gravely advanced the belief that
they came from the skins of old eels, or
even from similar exuviB of water snakes.
That eels mate with water snakes is
very generally accepted as truth. Most
popular among people who get their living
from the water, however, is the theory
that cells are the progeny OF various other
fishes. The Sandman fishermen assert
that they are produced by a certain kind Of
water beetle, which for this reason is called
mother OF cells" The Greek poets, who
fathered all children otherwise unaccount-
ed for upon Jupiter, declared that this god
was the progenitor Of tine eel.-New York
Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
l. Should be IN Every House.

]. b. Wilson, 81 Clay street, sharps-
burg. Pa, says he will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
zion, coughs and colds. that it cured his
wife who was threatened with pneumonia
after an attack o, ala 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 hes done him more
good than anything he ever used for
lung trouble. Nothing like it. Try it..
Free trial bottles at Hariz & Bahnsen's
drug store. Large bottles, SOC and 81.
ELECTRIC BITTRRs.
This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who haye used Electric Bitters
sing the same song Of praise. A purer
menicine does not exist and il is gusrsnt
eed to do all that is claimed. Electric
BIt,ers 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 ystem and prevent as well Is cure all
malarisl fevers. For cure of headache,
constipation ard Indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded-Price so cents and
$1.O0 per bottle at Hsrtz s. Bshnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
CONGRESSMAN OWEN SCOTT. of Bloc

CONGRESSMAN OWEN ScoTT. of Bloom
ington, has been making speeches for the
cause of democracy in OHIO and doing
good service. His speeches are highly
spoken of. Mr.. Scott was in Clev eland
last week and when asked about the out
look throughout the state by q Plain
dealer representative he unhesitatingly
said:
Why. bless your soul, Campbell is way
ahead and will beat them out of sight.
The drift of public sentiment is deep,
which insures democratic victory for
the entire ticket. At every place where
1 have spoken old line republicans assured
me that they cannot longer stand the
oppressive tariff. Why. up in Erie count,
some republican fishermen imported some
Irvine from Canada such as is used &c
make nets and when they came to take
the stuff from the custom house they were
compelled to pay 81 q pound duty. These
men announce their purpose to vote the
democratic ticket. Gov. Campbell will
be elected by splendid majority. He
has made a magnificent camnsigu.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
HOW I'm. Ancient. sxore.

In ancient times it was considered essen
tial to the validity of an oath that the wit
ness should hold something in his hand, or
place it upon some object of great sanctity.
With the Jews it was the book Of the law,
which, no doubt, led to the use of the Bible
in Christian courts of justice. The Bedouin
Arabs have. from the most remote period,
used various forms Of adjuration. One of
these was by the temple;'' another. still
in use, is as follows, The person taking the
oath takes hold of the middle pole OF the
tent and swears by the life" of the tent
and its owner Mohammed swore by the
setting of the stars" most poetical oath,
though hardly SO magnificent as the oft
quoted adjuration of William the Con-
queror, who swore by the splendor of
God."-St. Louis Republic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
ceo511e:St1ep a
THE TONGUE AS A REspIRAToR.

One Plan to Follow When Facing q Cold
East Wind Breathing the Night Air.
A writer in The Lancet says: sit is not
generally known that nature has provided
each of US with the best respirator always
at hand in the tongue For years l have
personally relied on this alone. and have
recommended this proceeding to many pa
tents. When facing cold east wind or
breathing quickly the night air never
quite close my mouth, but purposely keep
the lips a trifie parted and at the same
time curl up my tongue toward the roof of
ny mouth until the tip reaches as far back
as the soft palate, and l gently press the
arChed under surface of the tongue in some
degree against the hard palate "a little
practice soon makes this easy to do). The
cold air then, as it enters the mouth,
str kes against the under surface of the
ton que as well as the floor and sides of the
mo lth, and is made to pass in a somewhat
Giro uitous manner between the sides of the
tongue and the buccal mucus membrane
of the pharynx, being thereby warmed in
its course, so that by the time it reaches
the larynx it is nicely rid of chill and does
not excite cough and catarrh. At the same
time certain quantity of air of course
finds its way through the nasal passages
to the chest. and it is obvious that a larger
quar tity of cold air can be effectually
warmed by this method of procedure than
by relying on either the nose or mouth
alone. That the large blood supply of the
tongue renders this organ an excellent air
warmer must be obvious to ALL"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
EqYI5TE~
FIVE O'CLOCK TEA.


Hints About Correct Form In Costume
Invitations, Card LeavinE, Etc.
For a 5 O'Clock tea a reception dress or
dinner gown is the approved costume for
the hostess AMI ladies receiving with her,
according to Good Housekeeping, though
a simpler afternoon dress, or even an es-
pecially pretty tea gown is often substi-
tuted. The guests, on the other hand, in
variably come in street dress, retaining
bonnet and gloves, and if the rooms are
crowded and tie call is to be but q brief
one oftentimes even the cloak is not laid
aside. A dressing room should always be
provided, however, with maid ut hand to
assist the guests with their wraps; and the
woman who has a care for her health will
gladly avail herself of the opportunity to
throw off her cloak. Many "a severe cold
was contracted last winter by neglecting
this precaution. The American drawing
room is very apt to be overheated, and it
stands to reason that a room tempered to
the comfort OF ladies in reception dress
will be insufferable to the guest who has
retained her cloak and has swallowed a
cup of hot tea. She will be fortunate
should she escape chill on returning TO
her carriage.
A series OF these Informal teas often
proves i most convenient means Of intro
ducing u guest 10 ones friends, says the
authority already quoted, when the invita-
ton will read thus:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Enormous weight of side branches.


Look at the enormous weight of some of
the lateral branches. On Rabbit lane
near Germantown, near the residence OF
Mr.. +. S. Miller, are some grand old white
oak trees. Some of these have side branches
extending horizontally clear across the
highway, possibly to fifty feet from the
trunk. They must weigh many hundred
pounds. Years ago, when these branches
were but few pounds weight, even boy
climbing along would have caused them to
split from the trunk, and even now few
pounds at the extremity would cause some
curving. But when it is left to the growth
power alone it can preserve its exact hori-
zontal direction, and for all its enormous
weight retains complete adhesion TO the
trunk. The man who thought If he had a
lever long enough he could lift the world,
would never find it long enough II IL had
to grow out of the earth as the branch
from a tree.-Thomas Meehan in Philadel-
phia Ledger. sts.-.4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
THE vsstness of Names timber weslt

THE vastness of Names timber wealth,
says an exchange, is not generally sppre-
ciated. Every year now SOC. 600. 600 feet
of logs are cut In the state. about one
third of this amount floating down the
Penobscot. ana the quantity of msnufac-
tured lumber that has been shipped from
the state since the first saw mill was
started is enormous beyond description.
To-day the Peno' scot log crop is sawed
almost wholly for the American market,
New York. New England ports and Phil
adelphia taking the bulk of it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Men and Goods.

Mr.. r. @. Horn, humorist and ex-con-
gresham, is one of the tariff prophets Of
The Tribune. In that capacity he Is
trying to explain why the wage Garner
Is benefited by tariff system which
makes his employer richer by decreasing
competition with his products, while
labor is reduced in price by free impor-
tation of it.
Mr.. Horr admits that the labor mar
ket is governed by the law of supply and
demand and that the statutes cannot
fix price for it. If they cannot do that
they cannot determine the price Of
goods. If the tariff does not increase
the price of wages, then its advocates
have deceived the wage earners.
Mr.. Horr explains that the tariff
brings foreign wage earners to this coun-
try to earn American wages, but IL the
market is governed by the law of supply
and demand then the increased supply
must make those American wages lower.
That this has been the result of free
trade in men and protection for products
is known to most wage earners.
The truth is that Mr.. Horr and all his
tribe are interested in getting the men
and women who work for them at the
lowest possible price, and in selling what
these men and women produce at the
highest possible price. That is the es-
sence of protection.
When the Mckinley bill was pending
in congress, an amendment was offered
providing that the workingmen should
get the benefit Of the increased tariff
taxes, but the Republican majority voted
it down.-New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 8. 1891.

HEREAFTER THE ARGUS will publish
weekly the famous bill Snort letters by
Alex E. Sweet. as produced in the Texas
Siftines. Col Snortis supposed Texan,
who imparts many White House secrets
to his friend. Maj. Dan McGary, OF
Houston. The letters are written in q
spicy. rollicking style. and will make an
Interesting addition to the many special
features now to be found in THE ARGUS.
bill Nye" will have to look carefully TO
his laurals or Bill Snort" will wrest
them from him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Parliamentary Headeear in South Africa.

Parliamentary Headgear In South Africa.
The thigh black hat" has turned up as a
controversial subject where one would
least expect to hear of tin the volksraad
reports. One of the rules of order, it seems,
was that members of the house ''shall be
dressed in black, with white tie and high
black silk hat" Several members were in
favor of regulation evening dress, but the
silk hat was very much opposed, one hon
orable gentleman declaring that he had
never seen onel Another member senten-
tiously observed that CLOTHES were not
provocative of sense nor of looking after
the public interest" Moreover, it was
urged that this compulsory dress was "a
violation Of republican spirit"
We should think SO, indeed Where is
the freedom Of republic in which one
must observe sumptuary laws? General
Smit, however. made a very bold assertion.
He declared that these things were done
since the days of the Bible; which, il true,
gives an antiquity to the most hideous
headgear civilized man ever suffered under
greater than Europeans imagined it pos
sessed. Five motions were eventually
brought in to expunge the high black hat,
and another to throw out the rule alto
gether; but eventually the article WIS car
ried with the silk hat struck out. We
trust the dignity Of the volksraad will not
suffer in consequence.-White Review.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Mrs. Ralph Prentiss
Thursdays in October
Five O'Clock Tea
No. 81 Grove Avenue.

1t is not Incumbent upor those attending
the tea to call aft -rwsra, la acknowledge
ment of the hospitality extended them
Either on entering or leaving the house
each guest leaves 4 card upon salver in
the hall provided for that purpose. The
invitation to tea is treated like an invita-
ton to call. and the obligation rests with
the hostess to call upon her guests after
ward In case of u series of teas, should
one be unable to attend any of them, a card
should be sent to the last of the number.
and visit should be paid the hostess X
soon as practicable thereafter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
me Resource. Of Now z..r.na.


Emigrants have gone to New Zealand
63r the last half century because they were
told that they could make living by
farming or keeping sheep. by cottage hus-
bandry, coal or gold mining, or other
forms of labor. They have not been disap.
pointed. The resources of the colony are
as varied as its scenery, and partly for the
same reason. It extends l, 200 miles from
the cold south bordering on antarctic sens
to the warm north, and thus has eve
kind of pleasant climate, through all the
ranges of temperate and subtropical
When the native of another country sees
it's unequaled capabilities for tillage and
pasturage his instructive patriotism makes
him almost thankful that it is not any
bigger, like the French marshal, whose
comment on the British infantry, 1.-THE
best in the world, sire. but luckily few in
number" is SO often repeated in England.
IL New Zealand were as large as Australia
it would supply the English market, and
Canada and the United States could hardly
be expected to be grateful. Its average
yield of wheat is twenty-six bushels to the
acre. 1t is better adapted for raising the
best kinds of wool and mutton than even
New South Wales, which truthfully boasts
of having more sheep per capita than any
other country under the sun; but then it's
runs and paddocks are not so vast, or so
capable Of indefinite expansion.
The amount of business done by its hand
full of people-less than two-thirds of Il
million-is astonishing. For the last few
years the exports averaged sixty dollars per
head, and for the year ending June 3d. 1882
they had increased about eight millions
over the previous year. The imports are
nearly as large. No wonder that its ports
are crowded with shipping-G. NJ. Grant.
in Harper,S
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03

In the pursuit OF the gooa things Of
this world we anticipate too much; We
Sat out the heart and sweetness Of world.
~ pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
OF DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer.
blood purifier, q sure cure for ague and
malsrial diseases. Price. 30 cents, Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Artificial Eyes.

Celluloi1 artificial eyes are cheaper than
those of z ass and have a good appearance;
but DR.. Msurer, Of Lyons, says that after
three or four months they are liable to
cause serious irritation, probably as the re-
suit of some chemical change. He has re-
peatedly seen this Inflammation allayed by
simple antseptic treatment after the re-
moval of The celluloid, but reappearing.
however. as soon as the old eye was rein
serted, tho1g remaining absent if glass
eye was substituted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Philips P.c,ss Cons. Exeursso,

For the above named excursion the
Burlington. Cedar Rapids & Northern
railway will run tourist car every Thurs
day from Albert Lea. Mimi. to Columbus
junction. Iowa. connecting with c.. r
l. q T. Pacific coast excursion train, aud
this car will go through without change
to San Francisco. For rates and gem
ersl Information apply to any agent of
the company. or J. e. HANNKaAN,
Gen. Tk't and Pass. Act.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
To K.rvcu. .ac u. b,xa.sd Hen.

If you will send me your address we
will mail you our illustrated pamphlet
explaining all abou, DR.. Dyes celebrated
electro voltaic belt and appliances. and
their charming effects upon the nervous
dabilitsted 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.
VOLrAIC BELT Co.. Marshall, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
BuCKI.KN's ARHIcA sALyn.

The best sslve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chspped hands, chilblains.
corns snd al, akin eruptions, and posi-
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Is guaranteed to give perfect Satisfaction
OF money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale bv Harris d Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
svrnn Of Fige.

Produced from the laxative and nutri
tious juice of California figs, combined
with the medical virtues of plants known
to be most beneficial to the human SIS
tenn. acts gently, on tie kidneys, liver
and bowels. effectualfy cleansing the
system, dispelling colds aud headaches.
and curing habitual constipation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03
Things to Try.

Cranberr es for malaria
A sun bal b for rheumatism.
Ginger als for stomach cramps.
Clam bro.h for weak stomach.
A wet towel at the back Of the neck for
insomnia
Hard cider-a wineglassful three times a
day-for agiIe and rheumatism.
A hot, dry flannel over the seat of neu-
ralgic pain and renew it frequently.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03

What is more attractive than pretty
lace with fresh. bright comp'exionf For
it, use Pozzonis Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-03

A handsome complexion is one of the
greatest charms q woman can possass
Pozzoni's Complexion powder gives it.