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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
For Over Ftfry Year,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. If dis
buried at night and broken of your res
by q sick child suffering and crying with
pain Of cutting teeth send at once and get
6 bottle OF Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for children teething. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Depend upon it, mothers, there's no mis-
take about it. 1t cures diarrhoea, regu-
lates the stomach and bowels, cures wind
collie, softens the gums. reduces inflamms-
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. Winslows Soothing Syrup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
The Free Tin Plate Bill.

The tin plate bill, which has been re-
ported to the house by the committee on
ways and means, proposes to go back
from the Mckinley rate of 2 Is cents
per pound to the old rate of one cent
per pound for two years and to keep tin
plate on the free list after that time. In
the report accompanying the bill the
committee says: THE distinction in
principle between the two" (the McKin-
ley bill and this sis the distinction be-
tween demand by one citizen that he
be licensed to take that which is not his
own and the petition of another citizen
that he be permitted to keep that which
is his own" This is true and well put.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

Some of the Greatest Bargains.
They were talking of great bargains,
and giving personal recollections of some.
Each one tried to eclipse the previous
ones story either by recounting an ex-
perience of his own or of some one of
whom he knew, generally of some one
of whom he knew. The records were
raked over for stories of men who grew
rich from small Observation-Disclosures
of real estate, stock, etc., that might be
called bargains.
Lessons were drawn from the stories
also in showing how the money made
from one bargain had been turned
over" and augmented.
1t was when the conversation tagged
that the tall, solemn man spoke up.
Gentlemen" he said, "Ill tell you
of some bargains that eclipsed them
all"
''Some!" they exclaimed in surprise
How many"
Several" returned the solemn man.
Il can't say offhand just how many"
There was an incredulous exclama-
ton from all present, and some one
asked:
what are they?"
"The bargains that we just failed to
make, gentlemen" he replied. The
bargains we just failed to close. and
some other fellow got in first"
There was gloomy silence as they re-
called some that they had missed, but
no one disputed the solemn mans State
ment.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

The St. Lous Republic says of the
late Senator Mathews: I'm the death of
Senator Mathews, of Champaign, politics
in Illinois has lost one Of its best expon-
ents. Although partisan of the most
intense type on all lines of party division,
he was nevertheless liberal and chsrita.
BILE man in all the conflicts and contro-
versies into which his psrtisanship carried
him. 1t was a part of his character to
sscribe to his opponents motives equally
honorable and disinterested as his own.
He never sought to defame men for the
purpose either of exalting one principle or
defeating another. He will be missed in
the public life of the state, and the want
of his masculine and vigorous psrticipa-
ton in campaigns will be felt by the re-
publicans Of the central-eastern sections
Of the state. Democracy in party sense
will be gamer by his absence. but in the
broadcast political and public sense his
death is loss which will be felt by men
Of all parties who realize the need of men
so aptly and eloouently described by the
late DR.. Holland when he wrote of them:
Men whom the spoils Of office cannot buy
Men who have honor; men who win not he."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

JUDGE ALTeELD, the democratic nomi-
nee for governor, was given grand and
enthusiastic reception at Freepert Tues
day. The Bulletin in writing up the event
Of the next governors visit says. Judge
Altgeld's appearance is progressing.
he is small In stature, his nose quite
prominent and his face shows that he is
Q man of great will power and that when
he undertakes to accomplish mission or
fulfill promise he will use every effort
to do so. He is gentleman that it is 8
pleasure to meet. He is quick at repair
tee, brilliant in speech, in other words he
is man Of the people, one that is well
posted on al subject, and "a gentleman
that every democrat as well as the inde-
pendent voter and many republicans can
vote for with pleasure for governor next
November, feeling satisfied that he will
discharge the duties of the Office to the
satisfaction Of his constituents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
THE Keokuk observation-disclosures

THE Keokuk Constitution Democrat
observes that this is the greatest voting
nation on the earth. There are more
Americans who vote than the voters of
any other country; they vote more fire.
quently, and elect by popular suffrage a
larger proportion of their public offices
In 1888 nearly II, 100000 citizens voted
for president. This year the total will
not be less than 100000. Whence
comes this increase of more than 1900.
600 votes? From the people of six new
states; from the newly nsturalized i'm
migrants; from 1000. 600 young men who
will for the first time record their prefer.
ences in q national election.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

IT would save Morris Rosenfield sew
ersl days time and the inconvenience of
sleeping on cot, il he would send his
vote as national delegate to the Minne-
apolis convention by mail. He could
label it "B. H." and it would undoubted-
ly reach its destination sill right.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE,
Estate Of job

Estate of John G.. Mueller, Deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
stratrix Of the estate Of John G Mueller, late of
the county Of Rock Island, state Of Illinois, de-
ceased hereby gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county, at
the Office Of the clerk of said court in the city of
Rock Island, at the June term, on the first
Monday in June next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted.
Ali persons indebted to said estate are reques.
ted to make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
dated his 18th day Of April, AID. 1889.
CATHERINE G. MUELLER,
Administratrix.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
Another Factory Heard From.

Shortly after the passage of the Nc
Kinley act, N. & q. Taylor, of Philadel-
phia, started tim plate factory, which,
in recent issue Ct The American Econo-
mist, was mentioned as turning out 800
boxes of tin plate per week. The other
day this great est ablishment was totally
destroyed by fire, and press dispatch
announced the loss at $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

ECoNeREssMAN CABLE gave a dinner at
his Washington residence the other eve
ming to Secretaries Blaine. Foster, Elk
ms and the Russian and French minis
tiers. 1t was an event in the Washington
social season, and will be cracked up by
the fault-dnding pigmies Of republicanism
in the Eleventh district no doubt, as am.
pie reason why Mr.. Cable is not properly
serving his constituents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
A FARMER in Manchester Me- is i,

A FARMER in Manchester, Me-, is re-
fleeing sorrowfally upon the maxim that
Honesty is the best policy" Several
years ago. in order to avoid paying some
debts, he conveyed his farm, worth 81
GEO, to his wife. The wife died recently,
and according TO law the property goes
to her children, the widower's right of
dover excepted. The children refuse to
reconvey the farm to their father.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
GO9D LOOKS.
BUCKLRN's ARNICA sALyN,

The best sslve in the world for Cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblains.
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 20 cents per
box. For sale bv Hsrtz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
WHAT has become of the Hon. Vslasca
Chandler and his congressional boomi

EVERY candidate nominated at Chicago
for is years has been elected. Harrison,
Cleveland and Garfield were nominated
at Chicago. The next democratic con.
vention will be held in Chicago, The
republican convention will not, Chica-
90 has rabbits foot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
General Assembly Presbyterian
Church, Portland, Oregon.
MAY 10 TO JUNE 9. 1892.

MAY IL TO JUNE 2. 1892.
For above the Burlington Route" c.,
B. d Q. r. R., will sell tickets to Port
land and return at round trip rate of one
lowest first-clsss fare. Tickets on sale
May 9 to IA inclusive; return limit
30 days from date of sale.
Passengers may 60 via. any one,
return via. any other route excepting the
Southern Pacific system. The fact
that different routes may be used going
and returning permits the Burlington to
offer to visitors its many direct routes
between the east and the west.
b. d. MACK, Div. Pass. Agt..
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
TANSY Pills

DR.. Renison's Reliable Remedy. Famous every
where among the ladies as safe, prompt and
efteetual The original acoxnda's salvation. Price
81 sent direct, sealed; information free. Address
Cation Medical Co., Boston, Mase.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
Pr onuunced Hopeless 70. Saved.

From letter written by Mrs, Ada E.
Hurd. OF Groton, s. D., we quote: WAS
taken with bad cold, which settled on
my lungs. cough set in and finally termi-
mated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior. determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, l would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR. Kirss New Discovery
for consumption, couxhs and colds. l
gave it trial, took in all, eight bottles;
1t has cured me, and thank God l am n low
a well and hearty woman. Trial bottles
free at Hsrtz & Bshnsen's drug store,
regular size, SOC and 81.
GosD LOOKS.
Good looks are more than skin deep.
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital organs. If the liver be mac
tive, you have bilious look, if your
stomach be disordered you have q dys-
peptic look and if your kidneys be affect.
ed you have pinched look. Secure
good health and you will have good
looks. Electric Bitters is the great al
terative and tonic acts directly on these
vital organs. Cures pimples, blotches.
bells and gives good complexion. Sold
at Hartz i Bahnsen's drug store, SOC per
bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13

For beauty, for comfort. for improve
ment of the complexion, use only Poz-
zoni's Powder: there is nothing equal to it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
THE SUGAR TRUST.
1T tAs DlSeuSTED EVEN THE M'KiN-
LEYITES BY ITS GREED.

The Combination Has Forced Down the
Prize of Raw Sugar and Raised the
Price of Refined, Thus Adding About
&IG, 900, 600 to Its Yearly Profits.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
What n IIumnSl

The scientific name Of decayed vegetable
matter is humus There has been difference of
opinion as 20 its value. The original popular
idea is that black soil, or that filled with veg
atable matter. must necessarily be rich, yet
some Of the grain crops, especially grains,
are grown even better after the humus dimin-
ishcs. In all localities a slight addition Of the
necessary mineral elements will enable grain
10 be grown successfully. According TO this
humus is oflittle value, except TO improve the
mechanical condition Of land, making light
soil more compact, and heavy clays more por-
GUS But futher investigation, remarks the
American CutiUat0r shows that vegetable mat
ter in the sol has much more than its mechan-
ical effect. IL is always throwing of carbouic
acid gas. and this Is the best and universal sol
vent Of minerals that might otherwise be
locked out Of reach Of crops. II is certain also
that the decomposition Of humus furnishes
certain proportions Of nitrogen, varying with
the materials from which IL is composed. Thus
the humus Of clover hay is much richer than
that Of wheat or other grain straw.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
The Size OF GlliFat0rs.


have seen numerous specimens Of our sau-
rian no longer than an ordinary lead pencil /:
this was In the season Of their Matching.
have also seen a few living specimens about 10
feet Ia length. ln the Autumn Of 1875 j OBJ
tained Tor the late Ehinghan Lawrence mem
ber Of Congress- aud Commissioner from Louis
lana to the Centennial Exhibition, the dried
skin Of an alligator which, after at least Is
inches had been cut from the sBOut aud skull.
and 10 inches from the end OF the tail still
measured u feet 10 inches in length. Allow
ing more than SIX inches FOR shrinkage ia dry.
ing, this monster Of his kind, alive must have
measured more than 20 feet. lie was killed in
the lower part Of Bayou LafOurche.
Probably the largest alligator ever seen in
Louisiana was killed in small lake on the
pant9tiOu Of ii. j. Feltus In Concordia Parish.
According to the statement Of Mr.. Feltus, now
Of Baton Rouge, this specimen measured y
feet IN length. The great reptile had long
been famous Tor miles around, having destroyed
numbers Of hogs and hounds owned in the
nelgbborhoOd Of his retreat. He had become
! 80 wary from the number Of Intellectual shots
i fired at him, as 10 be almost unaTproachable
i Finally he fell victim TO q long shot fired
4 from Mississippi rifle in the hands Of Mr.
\ Feltns, who had persevered in hunting him
having been the greatest loser by his depreda-
/ tlons. The huge carcass Of this reptile was
/ towed TO the bank by boat IL required the
strength Of a pair Of mules aud a stout rope tC
] haul u ashore, where the measurement wa,
made with the result noted above.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14


There was a tall. Thin, kinder sad.loOking
chap put up here about three weeks ago who
was a high roller from way hack. The very
first night he got out on the Bad Lands and
came back shouting glory. It took two pOFters
aud all the bell boys TO get him up stairs to
bed. The next night he went out 10 a chicken
fight and licked a couple OF hackmen on the
way nome. lie was pretty warm people, tell
you"
Rather"
"The next night-it was a. rn.-he came in
loaded as usual. There was "A theatrical troupe
in town, and two Of the actresses were about
retiring as he passed upstairs whOOpiug like a
lot Of Sioux chasing a Suffers wagon. He
wrapped on the actresses door, aud as they
wouldn't open it, OF course. he blew cigaret
smoke through the keyhole and yelled
Fire ."
:" Made panic. didn't it?"
That's no word for it. Looked like sheet
and pillow case party in an insane asylum.
We read the riot act then. bnt he put up a
warm talk with the proprietor and squared it
somehow. lie was a velvet talller, as sure as
you're born. Tho night after that he coaxed
me into a dice game and skinned $l60 outer
me quicl:er'n a wink"
" Made his expenses eh ?"
" Exactly; well, the next morning he eame
down with his head swelled and his grip
packed lie said he hated to leave US, as he'd
had such quiet, pleasant, genial sort of time,
but they called him and he must away. So
made out his BILL"
Made it pretty large too. didn't yOu?p
"'Bout the usual-but wait handed him
his account and what do you think he said ?"
Cant imagine"
"Why he said, Great Scott! don't you make
a reduction to clergymenf'"
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DONALD KENNEDY
OF Roxbury, Mass, Saws :

Strange cases cured by my Medical Discovery
come To- me every day. Here is one OF Parll ysis-
Blinduess-and the Grip. Now how does my
Medical Discovery cure all these? don't know
uEles, 1t takes hold Of the Hidden Poison that
makes all Humor.
VRGISIA Cry, NEVADA Sept 9th 1891.
DoRald KeHnsdy-Dear Sir: 1 will state my case
To you: About nine years ago was paralyzed in
my left side, and the best doctors gave me no re-
lief for two years, and was advised TO try your
Discovery, which did its duty, aud in "A few
months / was restored TO health. About four years
ago became blind ia my left eye by spotted cat
arnct Last March was taken with La Grippe
aud was confined to my bed for three moHths At
the end OF that time in the start then il struck
me that your Discovery the thing for me;
so got bottle. and before it was half gone was
able to go to my work in the mines. Now, in re-
gard to my eyes. as lost my left eye. and about
six months ago my right eye became affected with
black spots the sight did the left eye-per-
haps some twenty of them-but since have been
using your Discovery they all left my right eye
but one; and, thank God, the bright light OF heaven
IL once more making its appearance in my tsJt eye.
l am wonderfully sstonished At it, and thank God
and your Medical Discovery.
Yours truly. HANK WHITE
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14

beating with a tTuer, a stronger life. In the
mad tempest Of battle the new South was born.
The crash Of arms was the groans Of maternity I;
the deluge OF blood her baptismal rite. From
the ashes Of desolate homes and ruined cities
she sprang phGnix-like. and is now mounting
the empyrian with strong and steady wing.
The emancipation proclamation was a bow OF
promise that never again while the world
stands and the heavens endure will North and
Sonth meet in battle shock; that the greatness
ct the one shall become the proud heritage OF
the other; that the fgrandest section Of the
American Union shall yet, with Gods blessing.
produce the greatest people that ever adorned
the earth.
The war is long past we fought and lost.
Our triumphant foe extended TO US brothers
hand, accorded ne the honor due a brave and
spirited people. That we should suffer recon
struction pains was to have been expected.
That they were unnecessarily severe was due
chiefly TO the greed Of "A clique OF politicians
partly also 10 the fact that the North misuuder-
stood us aud our black wards, even rs we per-
sist IN Misunderstanding the Yankee. But
no gibbet rose in that storm-swept waste; our
very leaders now occupy positions Of honor aud
trust under the flag they defed. Let MS not
requite the generosity of our erstwhile foes by
base attempt 10 tarniSh their Well-earued
laurels- Rather let us praise and emulate
them; strive with them in a nObler field than
that Of war. When the North and South blend
ia one homogeneous people, as blend they must /;
when the blood Of the stern Puritan mingles
with that of the dashing cavalier. then, indeed,
will we be Nation and people at which the
world will stand agazc; for Northern vigOr
welded TO Southern blood will
strike within the pulses like A gods
To push IL forward thro' a life of shocks,
Dangers and deeds, until endurance grow
~iucwcd with action, aud the fnll-grown Will,
tircled thro all experiences pure law,
lnmmCnsnTc perfect freeaom.n
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14

One OF the most striking pecularities OF fe-
male prisoners il the strong personal vanity
which remains with most Of them untii the
last, no matter what other traits prison life
crushes out. The wearing Of prison uniform is
a great blow 60 them. Ii never occurred %
them that they would have 90 take of all their
pretty little trinkets and ornaments and
wear the ugly convict garh, and they plead
for ribbon OF ring more pitifully than they
would for food. But when IL comes 20 crop.
ping their hair close, that Is the finishing touch
you'd think their hearts would break. They
may have remained stOlid and stoical all
through their trial, received their sentenos
even IN silence but when il comes 10 cropping
Oh their treasured locks, their pleadings aud
prayers and tears and cries would move
heart OF stone.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14

That the women Of Germany are undoubt-
edly inferior 10 the men Is one Of the most
striking proofs Of the backward state Of civil
iization IA Germany. In seems strange, too,
since the German girl usually receives an Ad-
mirabie education, t0gthcr with a thorough
training % cookery and needleWOrk Yet after
her marriage she accepts her position as the
" Hansirau and HRusmntter," with few
ideas or aspirations beyond her kitchen and
nursery, and no topics OF conversation except
the iniquity OF her servants and the oxtrava-
Ranoc Of her DeighbOrs. Her husband, on the
other hand. u.s. as q rule, original and intelli-
gent, and would be an agreeable conversation.
aiist % he were not too argnmentaiiye and
self-OpiniOnRted.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14

IN. Y. Weeklul

Mrs. Suddenrich IA smart woman)-Did y,
write to the Highstyle Engraving Co. for speci
mems of all their latest visitin' cardsP
Daughter-Yes, nav, an they Just SEN
'em-'bout . hundred Of 'em, all sorts an
kinds.
"What names is on emp"
"Names Of all tn big bugs In tn city"
Put 'em on th' parlOr table,"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14

THarpfr's Ba.ar.I

Winterbloom want you TO see my babies.
FeatherstOne-An right. / should like to
very much. When shall / come?
Winter terbloom-Come around about / o'clock
in the morning They are liyeliest then.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
TIE RIGHT SPIRIT,
What a Texas Editor Has to Say
About the Southern People.
lE Of The cardinal fanlfs

NE Of the cardinal faults
of the American eharac-
ter" writes the editor Of
the Texas IooROclaSi, who
appears TO have fought
on tho losing side in the
war, " is a propensity to
brag. Brother Jonathan's
egotism long since passed
into a proYerb. In no
section Of this land Of the
alleged free and home Of
the ism does the blow
hard blow longer and
louder and with less ex-
.cuse than i'm the South.
We are the people, the
.nonpsreil; thereare none
like unto us beneath the
sun! From the empy-
rean we look down upon
common humanity. talk
'turgid, and swell mp with
the vainglory Of a young
turkey cock with his first
tail feathers!
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
nnteI Wrecked hrn Non.

On the evening Of Jan. 2, a mob attacked
the Hotel Cutter, at the mouth of Black River,
Webster County, w. Va, wrecked the furni-
ture, and totally destroyed the building. r. s.
McCount, the lessee, suffers heavy loss There
seems to be no elew to the identity of the mob
or to their motives.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
All Gone.

rKdtC Flilds'a. Washington. !
Blinks-How about the girl with 800 900
aud the cough that you were engaged to last
Summer
Winks-I married her.
Blinks-Ah! Is the 100000 gone?
Winks (sadly)--Hes. So is the cough.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-14
Getting an Appetite

lid Bits.l
Let's 60 into this restaurant and get some.
thing TO eat"
But I'm not hungry"
"That's no matter; you will be before you
get anything"