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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

in a crisis to pitch for the Charlestown
Grays and won for them by his fine work
in the box Il decisive game. Colonel Tay-
lor's enthusiasm carried him across the
gulf-the Niagara as it were-and the col
legian's life was safe, as well as his future
happiness assured.
Annie did go back to school after all,
beginning with the following scholastic
year, and Burnett somehow found means
to continue at college until he graduated
Then there was another wedding-alto-
gether unnecessary in the eyes of the law,
but celebrated to please Colonel Taylor,
who declared that no child of his las if he
had dozen could ever marry without his
consent He had sworn Annie should
marry William Burnett; and he had kept
his oath.
The happy groom never ceases to bless
the father who gave him his family name,
For" says he on an average of once a day,
''if my name had not been William Bur
nett l should never have married"
The aphorism is not Il very clear one, but
he has oaly to look Ut Annie and believe in
1t with all his soul. O. p. CAYLOR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
On skates in Holland.

The average Dutchman of the south,
though he can skate very well, looks rather
foolish on the ice. His short legs and wide
breeches are admirable adjuncts to his
nose, his thin cooked beard and the lump
ishness of his expression. To be sure, this
breadth makes him look important, but if
he were less muscular it would be a sad
hindrance To him in battling with the
wind, which III - % r is apt To make skat-
ing in one direct. w.. something of a trial.
The Frieslander, however, is taller, bet
ter proportioned, and in all respects hand
some fellow. The yellow beard he some
times wears seems to put him at once on a
footing of affinity with the other members
of that respectable Anglo-Saxon family to
which we ourselves belong quite as much
as his provincial speech and his blue eyes.
He is most masterful creature when once
he has put on those quaint old fashioned
skates of his, and thinks nothing of max.
ing a score of miles from one village to an
other before you and are out of bed. As
for the cold, what cares he for it? He
knows he must rely on that lusty circula-
ton of his to keep him from being be-
numbed, though he clothe ever SO lightly,
and seems more regardful of his head
which sealskin cap takes care of-than of
his well shaped body.-Chambers' Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
SnoGei In.

Jco' W. Rowen, of Des Moines, Iowa
while snow bourd at Carroll, Iowa,
through exposure contracted q severe
cold. After several useless trials OF var
ious remedies he purchased bottle of
CCbeb Cough Cure, and says the cure
was magical, and after taking two doses
he could breathe freely, and enjoy good
sleep that night undisturhed. Another
case is on record where a lady had not
slept more than one or two hours a nigh,
for months, who after using only one
bottle, was well and happy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

WHAT viii mother say If she hears that
play bali for money? IL is that, however,
or l must leave college. Why should l
hesitateS Four months professional
next summer will give me money enough
to complete my course. 1t is no disgrace.
1 am poor. Baseball playing is the only
temporary summer occupation which will
carry me through college. Mr. Carter has
been my mothers best friend since father
died, and ne advises it. He sent me here.
Pshaw! Why should l indulge a false
pride? If this Colonel Taylor viii engage
me for four months I'll sign. Here goes"
He assembled the steps an rang the bell.
To the servant who came to the door he
gave his card and asked to see Colonel Tay-
lor
He was ushered into a reception room
and requested to be seated Then the serv-
ant disappeared.
rustling of skirts soon after attracted
his attention. In the doorway was vision
he never forgot. No girl ever took his
breath away with her first presence until
Annie Taylor stood before aim that New
Years day. Her appearance was as unex-
pected as it was enhancing. To him she
was the most beautiful creature ever born
with a soul
The two stared at each other full half
minute. It was soul meeting soul-a COL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
Lack of Exercise.

l. one of the prime causes of headache
in the winter. Persons accustomed to
the pure fresh air during the pleas mt
months are subject to this terrible an
noyspce al this time of the year. A
boon is offered in Krsuse's headache cap
sules, which is guaranteed TO cure any
kind of q headache no matter what the
cause. Headache caused by overindul-
gence in food or drink late at night. can
be prevented bv taking one capsule be-
fore retiring and one in the morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
New Years Advice,

Put by the pipe, put by the bowl,
Put by the word profane.
The seasons in their onward roll
Bring New Years round again.
Put by the eyes whose deepening glow
Have set your brain awhirl:
Put by Cts vain advice, we know
That winsOme, witching girl.
All things on which cold reason frowned
Put Dy-but show your sense
And put them where they'll all be found
A month or six wee ks hence.
Washington Critic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

was daft, and
whom it might be
dangerous to deny
anything?
The ceremony
was performed.
The minister pro-
noun ced them
man and wife, and
in a maze of sweet
delirium Burnett
accompanied his
new made wife
back to her pa
rental home.
The servant who
admitted them sal,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

Quoted She astonisned man. "Well, it is
all right, L know, because Colonel Taylor
told me yesterday Miss Annie was to marry
you, and my services would be required
soon to make you two man and wife"
Burnett's establishment increased until
he thought his brain would burst before
his heart gave way to the strain.
Was the minister also crazy, or was he
merely gratifying a within of one ne knew
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

lision of ahnities.
William Burnett,
the collegian, was
cover his head" in
love at one plunge.
Annie Taylor, the
schoolgirl with
her head full of en-
forced marriage,
saw before her a
man who her heart
told her was her
destiny. w on Id
she marry the
original Of that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

One minutes time often makes gres;
difference one minute remedy for
Bronchitis, choking up of the throat.
lungs, etc, of course is a great blessing
Cubeb Cough Cure is such remedy.
Cubcb Cough Cure-One Minute
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

So when New Years morning came,
BY the pane she took her station;
Eyes alight and cheeks aflame
With the fire of expectation.
Thus but for a moments space,
Then a cloud of disappointment
Falling DER the sunny face,
That the world was out of joint, meant
Quick she turned, with scornful eye
And with dainty nose tiptilted-
And at grandma. sitting by,
Shot glance that should have wilted.
why, what is the matter. dear?'
Flashed the answer with a pout, at
Is We verwy same old year,
And verc's muffin new about it,
A. c. Stoddard in Boston Globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

who proved him
self to be an I'M
selfish man, and
succeeded thus in
winning a regard
from Annie he
never could have
won as her en-
forced husband.
The final peace
between Colonel
Taylor and his SON
in law was made
the following
June, when the
latter volunteered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
STRENGTH AND HEALTH

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If La
Grippe" has left you weak and weary, use
Electric Bi!ters. This remedy acts dio
rectly on liver, stomach and kidneys, gen
tiy aiding those organs to perform their
| functions. II you are sffiicted with sick
headache, you will find speedy and per-
msnent relief by taking Electric Bitters.
One trial will convince you that this is
the remedy you need. Large bottles
only SOC, at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug
store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
A L,u,is a.r.'s xpsrIsnc, IN a Lighthouse

Mr.. and hrs. Loren TrescoLl are keep
ers OF the gov lighthouse at Sand Beach.
Mich. and are blessed with a daughter,
four years Old. Last April she was taken
down with measles, followed with a
dreadful cough and turning into fever.
Doctors at home and at Detroit treated
her, but in vain, she grew worse rapidly,
until she was a mere handful of bones"
Then she tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
and after the use of two and half bot
Ties, was completely cured. They say
Dr. Kings New Discovery is worth its
weight in gold, yet you may get a trial
bottle free at Hartz s. Bahnsen's drag
store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

The Paris boulevards present the live
lest time of selling and buying. Here is
the vender in his wooden stall crying out
his cheap wares. so many for cent or a
franc. You can have your fortune told
for two cents, or your pocket picked for
nothing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

Husband-AIy dear, inasmuch as this is
New Years day l have n suggestion to
make.
Wife-What is it,
Husband-Suppose we swear off on that
Christmas turkey.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

Tn. bas; sslve N the wori0 for Cuts.
G.1iaaz. SORES, ulcers, sllt rAepEl. fever
so.az, =. ter, chspped hands. chiib!ains.
corns sid al skin eruptions, snd pozi-
lively Su.cs piles, or nc pay required. /,
: -iarAnteed to give perfect satiefactiou
Cf money refunded. r1ioa 80 ccE.. aor
box Fo2 pa,j ov Ua7s2 g. Rahrs2r
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
70 YoQ z ave

Neuralgia, Lame Back. Pain in the Side,
Sore Throat, Sprsins. Soreness of the
ChestH Then have it no more but use
Krause's German Oil.
Cuheb Cough Cure-One Minute
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31
New Years Fifty Years Aro.

The method in vogue in New York city
half century ago was for the ladies of
the family to remain at home, much as
they do now, while the gentlemen went
abroad visiting friends. The visitor en-
tered, shook hands, took a seat conversed
for few moments, and after partaking of
refrtshments-of which boned turkey and
picked oysters were the staple dishes and
sherry and whisky the most popular drinks
had another handshaking and terminated
the visit. The custom is of Dutch origin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

New Years day, 1879, is of historic i'm
portance. AT the reception held at the
Louvre on that day the few words ad-
dressed by Napoleon III to the Austrian
ambassador resulted III the famous war of
the summer of that year which changed
the map of Europe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

admitted them said:
"A gentleman is in the parlor, Miss An
ME, to see you"
who is it, Jane?" inquired Annie with
a show of some annoyance. II will not see
any one else today"
He says he has an appointment with
your father"
ooh, it must be that baseball fellow.
Why did you let him inf Send him away
at once. lane want nothing to do with
that class OF people.
Burnett's heart came into his mouth.
Why this sudden aversion to baseball play
ers? Was it a new turn in her madness?
Was he about to be thrust over the walls
of paradise? While he stood in a whirl of
new wonderment the man in the parlor
came out into the hall. Annie grasped
convulsively at her husbands arm the mo-
ment she saw the stranger. The latter ad-
vanced with outstretched hand, and smil-
ingly said:
Don't you know me, Annie?"
She feared she did. 1t was the portrait
in her fathers library pcrsOpilied.
Who are YOU" she managed to gasp.
who am /? Why, your cousin, vii
liam Burnett. Am l welcome?"
She turned her frightened face upon the
man at her side, whose perturbation was
almost as great as her own.
"Then-who are you:"
Il also am William Burnett, but no rel
ative of yours, save what the ceremony
Just now made me. | called to see your
father about a baseball engagement. and
l begin to fear there has been some
mls''-
He didn't finish the expression of his
fear.
F. L L. /
save her from hard fail upon the tessel-
ated floor.
The events which followed during the
next few days and weeks IS the sequel to
the strange adventure Of one Of the
William Burnetts cannot be related
herein. They would fill several volumes
instead of several columns, and this is
sketch-not a serial. The sayings and
doings of Colonel Taylor when he arrived
home and learned what had occurred in
his absence would, if properly set forth,
furnish enough copy" to be continued
in our next" until some time in March.
He wanted the life of the man who had
deceivingly become his son-in-law; but Bur
nett was in the hands of his friends, and
his friends knew Colonel Taylor as well as
they loved William. As a consequence
Taylor's vengeance could not reach the VIC
tim of circumstances.
Meanwhile Annie recovered from the
shock which fell upon her at the discovery
of her mistake. After that came the assur-
ance in her heart that the mistake was
Just lovely" after all When her father
first proposed application for divorce on
the grounds Of fraud, Annie pleaded for
time. Finally she refused to go into the
divorce courts, and in time made confess
sion that she loved the man she had mar
ried and world stand by him.
The colonel stormed enough in those few
months to lash an ocean into fury But
after every storm Genes n peaceful calm
Burnett S friend and the friend of Colonel
Taylor-Mr. Carter-acted as mediator
He had valuable aid from Cousin Burnett
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

Dashaway-I thought you were going to
see the old year out at Clubberly's last
night? l looked in there about IL, but
didn't see anything of you
Jagway-Iou didn't go far enough, old
man. You ought to have looked under
the table
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-31

Nervous Diseases-Nervousness Nervous
Debility, Impaired Memory, Mental Anxi-
ETY., Absence of Will Power, Melancholy,
Weak Back, etc, ETC., arising oftentimes
from indiscretions or from organic disease
Al other organs. From neglect or improper
treatment these diseases often end in Mel
ancholia Insanity or Suicide.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27
checrrulness and Health.

Mon nevcr break down in health
80 long AZ they keep . happy, Joy.
Gus heart. 1t is the sad and des.
pendent heart that tires, and, what
ever the load we should always keep
. cheerful spirit within. There arc
two ways Of meeting hard export
ence. One is to struggle and re-
slst, refusing to yield. The result
OF this is the wounding Of the soul
and intensifying the hardness. The
other is quietly to accept the cir
cumstances or restraints and make
tho best Of them by enduring all
checrfully. Those who live in the
first way grow old in the middle of
life. Those who take the other
keep a young aud happy heart down
to old age, and often find the last
days the very best days and old ago
the happiest time of life.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27
Mr.. wilson and the ylcc-rrcsidcncy.

The democratic press Of West
Virginia. with great unanimity, is
advocating tho nomination of Hon.
William l.. Wilson, of that State,
for the vice presidency on the dem
ocratic ticket, and the suggestion
has been warmly approved by lead :
ing papers In various sections OF the
country. His conspicuous services
in the House Of Representatives, his
able speeches in New England, New
York and in the Western States in
advocacy of tariff reform, and his
contributions to The Sun and othor
papers on the same subject, haze
given him national reputation and
popularity. Ia West Virginia his
nomination would excite immense
enthusiasm and fix the status of
that State beyond peradventuro as
democratic. A woll-informedn news
paper correspondent at Washington
writes that a thorough canvass Of
both houses Of Congress revealed a
concurrence of opinion that Mr..
Wilson would add great strength to
any ticket. IL is known that Mr.
Wilson is an earnest advocate Of
the nomination OF Mr.. Cleveland
for the presidency, and it lie ques-
tionable whether o moro eligible
running mate could DO selected than
the distinguished West Virginia
Congressman himself. Gcographi-
caily he might fairly be taken as a
Western man his record az a
straigbtout tariff reformor is nnsur-
passed, while his eminent fitness
for the distinguished honor will be
conceded by mon Of all parties.
With Cleveland and Wilson a. the
ticket there would be inspiration
for hard work all along tho demo
cratic lines. Baltimore Sun.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

One OF tho richest mon in Chica-
20 was asked for private interview
by q Wall Street News reporter,
who explained "You are very rich.
You have had wonderful luck. Tell
me what to speculate in, that
may make money"
"Neycr speculate at ALL" was
the serious answer.
"But you hayo mado money in
railroad stocks, wheat, silver mines,
canal stock, o.c.
"Not dollar, young mani In
fact, that's the way / have lost
thousands"
"Why, then, how haYe you made
your wealth ?"
'sBy inventing a spring bed, and
patcnting a bootjack. Let all spcc-
ulation alone, and turn your atten-
ton to the solid wants Of the poo.
plo.''
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

From birth boy can own prop
erty; at seven, he is, if intelligent,
answerable for crime; at fourteen
he, il necessary, could choose his
guardian and could contract mar
riage at fourteen no is punishable
for a m sdemoanor /; at eighteen he
is qualified for military services at
twenty-one he may declare himself
independent of his father, and ia
then old enough to vote ; at TWEEN
ty-five he ID eligible to Congress
Mt thirty-five to the United States
Senate; at forty to the Presidency
at forty-fve he ia exempt from mil
itary duty.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

GA mistake that is very generally
ma le," said Gen. Rosecrans at Will
lard's last evening, sis in the pop
ular phrase" Everything is love
ly and the goose hangs high. {"
Now, this is entirely wrong. 1t
should read, Everything is lovely
and the goose honks high" This
saying originated away up in tho
Northern States, whore in rainy,
foggy, or stormy weather it is a
well known fact that the gceso nv
low-skimming along over tho very
house tops. In fine and pleas mt
weather you will remember that
they fyin long strings SO high in
the heavens that their peculiar cry,
''Honk, honk," can scarcely be
heard on the earth below, hence tho
old saying that everything is lovo'y
when the goose hOnks high, and not
hangs high, which is most non
sonsical porversiOn OK the original
old New England saying.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

What is lacking in truth and con.
fidence. Ii there were absolute
truth on the one hand and absolut 10
confidence on the Other, it wouldn't
be necessary for the makers OF DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy to back up
plain statement of fact by a $500
guarantee They say--'If we can't
cure YOU (make it personal, pleased
OF catarrh IN the head, in any form
or stage, we'll pay you $500 for
your trouble in making the trial. Z"
'An advertising fake" you say.
Funny, isn't it, how some people
prefer sickness to health when tho
remedy is positive and the guaran-
tee absolute. Wise men don't put
money back OF "fakes." And ga
king" doesn't pay.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

Must woman do her own cook
ing? IL her husband works with
his hands to earn tho flour, why
should his wife not work with her
hands to make the bread ? Ifawo-
man have happiness in her heart, 1
think she likes to do homework.
There is something that will give
her endless patience and cheerful
energy that is, kiss and COM
pliment from her husband.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

k,es sions OF the Courts
Circuit Court. l7th judicial Clrcuis, Hss-
lanes D. Armstrong;. prslding-fsss - -
gin ~ folio ct
Grant County Fourth Tuesday IN nascA.
irst Tuesday n J6ue and third Tuesday =
october. 80.
Hsmpshiss Ceussy Tuesday q III,
rusry. second TuesdAy - AAy ga did
tuesday IL Sepsembsr.
Hardy VoSnty --Seeosd Euesday In NarsA
l.st Tuesday tn Nay and arst TussaAy h
October.
Mineral Coonty--Second Tuesday N Ia,
}asy, fourth rsesdsy In April and afst 1.gss
iay In September.
Peodleion cooaty--6econd Wednesday D
April, Wednesday sfter second Tussday q
'ooe. and Graf wedsesdsy 10 NovembsE.
County Court OF Hampshire County
John PAncnts. Prvsident-R.: ID. Powell
and VIM u. Perrer Commissioners. y &
white Clerk. The regular sections sre h,ld
beRin hing on the frat Tuesday Ia January
aud April. the last Tuesday In July, and the
oufth Tuesday in 0ctoter.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1892-05-27

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