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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
Qualities of the Topaz.

The name of the precious stone inserted
in the ring of Gyges has not been handed
down to us, but it is probable that it was
the topaz, whose wonders Philostrates re-
counts in the life of Apollonius. An attri-
butte of the sun and of fire, the ancients
called it the gold magnet, as it was credited
with the power of attracting that metal,
indicating its veins and discovering treas.
ures. Heliodorus, in his story of Theag-
enes and Caricles, says that the topaz
saves from fire all those who wear it, and
that Charicles was preserved by topaz
from the fiery vengeance of Arsaces, queen
of Ethiopia.
This stone was one of the first talismans
that Theagenes possessed in Egypt. The
topaz at present syInbolizes Christian vir-
tues-faith, justice, temperance, gentle
ness. clemency.-Paris Figaro
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
The ''BOre Bell"

A "bore bell'' is the latest necessity of
busy men and women. 1t is an invisible
bell, arranged on the floor, near the victim
OF too talkative caller When the guest
has talked enough the host or hostess
quietly puts foot on the secret spot in
the floor and the servant appears at the
door with telegram or important mes
sage, which must he attended to at once.
The caller naturally bows himself out and
the victim is saved.-New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
She Committed Suicide.

Mrs. F. G. Gone, at Paris, left this let
ter: MY husband-Forgive me if !
cause you trouble, but suffer so. You
do not know what these long. wskeful
wretched nights are to me, and am SO
tired, darling-the pain will never be bet
ter. 1t is not easy to take my own life,
but l have been sick so long. Goodbye,
my husband, love you-your wife.
This is but one OF thousands that gives
up, instead of using DIR. Miles Restors.
tive Nervine, and being speedily cured Of
their wretchedness. Go to Hsrtz s
Bahnsen's and get an elegant book snd
trial bottle free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
SPEoIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given to all persons interested d,
thar the City Council of the city of Rock Island
having ordered that: There be constructed in saic
city underground sewer commencing at
point in the center of Ninth avenue, where IL in
tersects Seventeenth C7) street, running from
thence north along the center of said Seventeenth
40 street TO Fifth (5) ovenue and there connect
with the main sewer, have applied to the County
court of Rock Island county, in the state OF ILL.,
nos. for an assessment OF the costs of said i'm
prvOement according to benefits; and, an assess
ment thereof having been made and returned to
said court, the final hearing thereon will be had at
the July term OF said court, commencing on the
nth day of Jolly, A. D. 1892
All persons desiring may then and there appear
and make their defense. -
DiIed al Rock Island, Illinois, this 25th dsy of
une, 4, D. 1892
J. r. JOHNSTON,
~ JOHN CRUBAUGH.
EDWIN E. PARMENTER,
Commissioners.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06

can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry cstsrrh from per.
sonal experience. Michael Herr, Phar.
macist, Denver.
had catsrrh Of the head and throat for
five years. l used Ely's Cream Balm, and
from the first application was relieved.
The sense. of smell. which had been lost,
was restored after using one bottle. ]
have found the Balm the only satisfactory
remedy for cstsrrh, and it has effected a
cure in my case.-H. L. Myer, Waverly,
N V
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
An Incident Of the Dark Dav.

The dark day of 1850 had its humorous
incidents, like others not sufficiently
marked to go into history. Men were di-
vided in their opinions as to it's cause, some
ascribing it to natural reasons and others
TO the supernatural. In Boston. one of the
Rev. DIR. Byles' par shioners sent her serv-
ant to ask him whe5her in his opinion the
darkness did not portend an earthquake,
hurricane or other Commotion. "Give my
respectful compliments to your mistress"
facetiously replied the doctor, land tell
her am as much in the dark as she is. ~
Youths Companion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06

For beauty, for comfort, for improve
ment OF the complexion, use only Poz-
zoni's Powder; there is nothing ecu a to
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills

Act on q new principle-regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad taste,
torpid liver, piles, constipation. In
equslled for men,, women, children,
Smallest, mildest. surest! so doses %
cents. Samples free at Hartz s. Balm.
sens.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
Learned to Climber

Aunty-So this was your first term at
school? What did you learn?
Little Girl learned how to cipher.
Aunty-You learned arithmetic2
Little Girl-No'ln. | learned how tc
write cipher notes to little boys wot no
body else could read. A little girl taught
mcleod News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06

In places OF crowded assembly, such as
theaters, churches, schools, it is the excep-
ton to find prope- system of ventilation,
and hence attendance upon such gather.
ings should be offset by plenty OF outdoor
exercise =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06
BUCKLRN's ARNICA sALyR

The best sslve in the world for cats,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblsins.
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sails by Hsrtz & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-06

Professor Masso, the Italian scientist, in
experimenting with the blood of cells has
discovered by injecting it under the skin
OF rabbits, frogs, nice, guinea pigs, etc.,
that 1t is rank poison, being similar in ac,
tion to venom of snakes of the viper kind.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

More than the compass 10 the mariner
Vast thou, Eelipa. to his dauntless soul
Through adverse winds that threatened
wreck. and nights
OF rayless gloom. Naou pointed ever to
The north star of his great ambition. He
Who once has lost an Eden. or has gained
paradise by Ewes sweet influence.
Alone can know how strong spell lies IN
The witchery Of woman's beckoning hand.
And thou didst draw him. tidelike. higher
still.
Felipa- whispering the lessons learned
From thy courageous father till the flood
of his ambition burst all barriers
And swept him onward TO his longed for
goal.
Before the jewels OF a Spanish queen
Built fleets % watt him on his untried way
Thou gavest thy wealth OF wifely sympathy
To build the lofty purpose Of his soul.
And now the centuries have cycled by
Till thou art all forgotten by the throng
That lauds the great Pathfinder Of the deep.
II matters not in that inhnitude
OF space. where thou dost guide thy spirit
bark
To undiscovered lands. supremely fair.
II to this little planet thou couidst turn
And voyage, wFaithlike. 10 lis cloud hung
rim.
Thou wouldst not care for praise. And il
perchan-e
Some hand held out to thee laurel bough,
Thou would-t not claim one wreath. blt
foud,y turn
To lay thy tribute also At his feet.
Annie Z. Johnston In Haruer's Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

There is no question but that the
Present school law is failure. Born
q the dying agonies of the last Legs
Ature it was so sickly child that had
i not been tenderly nursed by the
eovernor assisted by the Supreme
Court, ii must have died in early m
a1cy. What the state needs Is a
Plain, simple law that provides for the
best and most thorough common
school education at the least possible
eosi. We hope to see a practical meas
e'e introduced early in the session th"'
L may be discussed, analysed, thor
oushly understood and passed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

The most important question tha'
will come before the Legislature VIII
be the question of remodeling the tax
law. 1t is notorious tact that the
present law has become nearly as OBJ
lectionable as the old law was through
The loopholes made in it from time 10
tine through which much personal
property escapes taxation. This max 3
The burden fall with ever increasing
iorce upon real estate that cannot oe
covered up so as to evade the law. we
look to this Legislature to give US a
law that win tax all property equally
aud but once.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. 20. 1892

"God helping me-" Columbus Though breeze
will sail and sail till
So an eagle might leave eye blue should
To fold its wings the loft undiscovered
And into the vast and void abyss he followed the setting
Nor CULTS gales fright till the ondrous quest
But Oh, the vigis, the murmung torturing days,
I'LL the Pn and the shout of Iand the black night abze
I'LL the shore lay fair Paradise in mornings balm and god
And world the the tod
Upift the starry age is begun
We are the herof the mariners whose that DONE
Measuress lands Columbus roll
But his nobest bounty New World for the soull
For he sailed from the Past with its sitting walls the Futures sky
And the ghosts gloom and laid the breath of heaven
And pedans pride ordngs that
As fogs are lost when and wind blue and bare
And Freedom and larger knowledge dawned the sky
The brthrgh not priest king but Of child of mani
Upift the New Worlds Banner to greet the exuant sun!
rosy CLEANS they
Till rings hymn shining high
And eagle from lone Kaahdin to Shastas fly
In the light of its fold the sky
Uplif it. Youths and Mdns with loving cheers
Through umphs has waved through gonies and tears
Columbia looks from and thrills with joy to know
Her myriad would leap shield it from foe
great decree,
Oh to live and die for if glorious death must be!
all the gone starry Flag have wrought
In dungeons dim fields its light and bought
you the future-whoe dreams fulfill
On Liberty's height, oh, plant irmer still
for the souls release;
For law ddanng license; for righteousness and peace
For va1or born OF Justice and amp scope and plan
Makes queen of every woman, king of every mani
While forever Columbus, Truths ufathomed main
1t pilots to the hidden isles, grander realm to gain
All what mighty IS the nobleste
To keep this Banner spoless is kindred among
may forts the headands crown
and mart and town
Rich fields looms bring plenty far and wide
land than Romes Athens PRIDE
And science mysteries of earth and and sky
Till splendor and strength and skill can vie
Yet Liberty and Manhood less than these
of humbes between circlng
should sacred past fathers God forgetting
This Banner would be nigh his seing
Rnt the dawn VIII sooner forget how
Flag and its maches gifts ogo!
Nay YOU keep advanced with frightening sway
The Banner whose light the Lords dvner day
Leading the nations glorously Freedoms holy wayl
No cloud on Of stain on the rosy bars
God bless you Youths guard the Stripes and Sars
DEAN PROCTOR
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29
1HE pResIpgNT,s pRocLAMATIoN.
He Recommends the General Observance
of Columbus Day ON Oct. 81.

He Recommends the General Observance
of Columbus Day ON Oct. 81.
xybareas br 4 ioint resolution. approved
r,,,e 20 ,,ss2 il was resolved by the senate ana
house ~ representatives OF the United States
~ America in congress assembled, Ihat the
,rssident of the United States be authorized
and directed TO issue a proclamation recon-
mending TO the people the observance ~ ~
their localities OF the 4OOth anniversary OF ene
discovery OF America, on the zlst OF oc,ovet.
,sors nv nnbIic demonstrations and by suitaDis
TO-, - a., thair schools and other places OF
assembly; -. t4...,sor nrasi.
s.nt ~ the United States OF America. IN puf-
-',ance of the aforesaid joint resolution, 90
s.-at,. annoint Friday, Oct 81 lSH the fVth
-s,i,,ersarv OF the discovery OF America os
roIumhns. as a general holiday TOT 'he Peotte
~ the United States. On that DAY icy ahe ~
lie "a far as possible cease from 10" anu '.e
- ,he,nsaives TO such exercises as may oes'
W. b-,,,,r 10 the discoyerer and their ap-
eAl.ssa l.a;a,ian ~ The great achievements OF the
P-s,,,,,, ,,l,.fr,l centuries OF American ne
sa,,,,,hps Stood in his age As the pioneer o.
.'.-ass and enlightenment. The system ol
lp'-;.S.s~sal education IS in our age the nue.
and salutary feature Of the spirit q
sPniightenment. and it is peculiarly appropiiAse
,has the schools be made by the people ane -
~ ~ the days demonstration. Les eHs re,
49,, a., tsoat over every school house IN tne
conntry. and the exercises be such as snas. l,
,,r.ss mon our youth the patrioiic au'ieS y
American citizenship, -, - n,aces Of
u ~ the people let there be expressions
asseiuy al,,,,,5e - divine Providence for the de-
o. ssi,b If the discoverer and for the aisine
vous ans ,nI1 Guidance which have directed our his
.l' s'ale snd - abundantly blessed our people.
'oTs Ig testimony whereof have hereant0 SCI my
hand and caused the seal Of the Cni'eu S''''e7
" Done at the city Of washlngio ms ,oSssns ,Ss s
of July. in the year Of onr Lore oSs - ,bs in
eiehl ~ ne United States the one hun
,i~,sd and seventeenth
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29
The wife of Columbus.

What about Mrs. Columbus She
ought 10 figure somehow in the celebra-
tion, although there is no picture Of her
eatant. She was a Miss Palestrello. Of
Lisbon, and became the wife Of Colum-
bus in 1870. Her father was navigator.
aud from old Palestrello's charts Colum-
bus got his first ideas about western
passage to the Indies.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

tits pleasure to note the TACT that
5. W. Cummings, general passenger
agent of the Central Vermont, took
the special train containing 800 veter-
ans from Vermont to Washington ex-
sctly on schedule time, which again
demonstrates his rare executive ability.
He is emphaticaIly the right man IN
the right place.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

Orange county furnished one-fourth
Of the democratic members ot the
House. All but one are from the
Bradford Probate District. Only one
town in that district elected republi-
can. Is this intended as an endorse
ment of the Opinion and Bro. Parker's
candidacy for place on Gov. Fuller's
staff:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29
EDITORIAL.

The official program of Columbus
Day, synopsis of which appears in
another column, will be found in this
paper for Sept. lst.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

Miss Edna Dean Proctor. the descend
ant of a highly honored New England
family. was born AT Henniker. n H. In
early life she became contributor to
the best literary publications and puh
lshed volume Of poems. mostly pa
triotic. which gave her leading place
among American poets. After travel
ing extensively in the east she wrote "A
Russian Journey" in a vivid, picturesque
Latin STYLE. which has become q classic
Her later poems have been slowly pro
duced, but are everywhere held to be mas
terpieces Of art and among the strongest
voices Of patriotism in our literature.
She lives much Of the time in Boston
and at birmingham, Mass.
Miss Proctor was honored by the com
mittee Of the popular Columbus Day
celebration soliciting her to write the
ode which is to be rendered in every To-
calitv Of America on Oct. q. The lyric
Is the result of months Of labor. and
viii take permanent rank as one Of the
foremost poems ever written on America.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

Carl c. Fletcher, son of Col. Fletch-
er Of St. Johnsbury is very favorably
mentioned for Senate Reporter. He
is bright, active young man who
will Ell the place very creditably.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

Unless all signs fail the dog law will
take up more time and cost the state
more, this session, than measures Of a
thousand times more Importance.
.eTwas ever thus"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

The Legislature will undoubtedly
elect Senator Redfeld Proctor TO sue
ceed himself as senator and we hope it
Will be BY the unanimous vote Of both
parties. 1t would be graceful as
well as fitting tribute to man who
has always served Vermont well and
who honors her in the National Coun-
els.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

The St. Johnsbury Republican says
that town will have no candidate this
year for position on Governor Full
lsr's staff as they figure it will cost
$500 a year to the holder Of that po-
sition.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

There is no longer any question but
that the people like the new ballot law
and that it has come to stay. II needs
only few amendments in the direc-
ton Of simplifying it, to be a complete
success.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29
COLUMBUS DAY.
Practical Suggestions on the Proper OBJ
seryance of the Anniversary.

CTOBER 21 will
be a gala day
from one end to
the other of the
United States,
and it is but prop
er that it should
be so, for is it not
Columbus Day,
and will it not
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

The woman who loves you is at once
your detective and your accomplice.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

House well organized ana nan |"
..ss;on is saved. So much depends
mon the Speaker and Clerk in eHpedll-
ing business that it is Of VITA, s,d"ri "npJ, he
,a1ce TO The state that these officers a.IS Gs
efficient. 'Si Fortunately there .aE;o are 0VI. wv
t,os tmo candidates for the spe"asTgiAl9P' sog F. K.
Darling n. Of Chelsea. Both l,,l, are i s0So so
"r Dar b,,t the weight OF opinion Is ,ho, ~
strongly aSa gF' + favor Of {. the h. ss@sn ss1o6 ii H.
'afss experience sysgng Fin ns%y "4 III. S.pPs Pee E.
eisTn Tahn H. Merrifeld, SO ,, long IL ~sIi ri.
SOn~ oIark is the only candidate l0r ,naTs .I1s
as.poasSs an' o's'i position and ID % Rs WI W s9eS %ais
> frst-class successor 10 "
nav -- =.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-09-29

As a result of the recent I,So, pnrIington
vernon, q and especially in B"ril1s'9a 6ars At
s.t We p0,isi daily Of their II 0~5, T.dhoi Il demo-
F':;. E. .ass :.sPsss By sa s' s.;ss ;@s.la q.
seaets ssa'l6 Of Proiecii,n nosaIsd rom IN is
ic standpoint, iPIonday. Sept. 26ih. 1S.,tI ,s9nST
body so5 + mixed these babes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
Mr.. Carter's New Assistant.

Since Tuesday or Wednesday the Hon.
JOSEPH H. MANLEY. long the intimate polit-
ical counsellor and Augustan confidant OF
Mr.. BLAINE. has been holding down a chair
next to the Hon. }. SULLIVAN C~LARKsoN's
at the Republican headquarters, or Hotel
Carter. in this town: and he will continue to
be contiguous to the illustrious organizer OF
college Republican leagues and Republican
bicycle clubs for the rest Of the campaign.
As Postmaster OF Augusta. as Chairman OF
the Republican State Committee of Maine.
as a man OF business. and rs n good fellow.
JOE MANLEY has been successful and well
liked: and he has been a faithful and unself-
ish friend OF Mr.. BLAINE. He Is sharper
than Excalibur and shrewder than Reynard;
and no flies have ever settled upon his
comely cOu%ntenancc. We do not, however,
believe that his presence at the Hotel Car
ter will do tho Republicans much good.
He is a political manager OF much expert
ence and intelligence. but as in some sort
the representative OF Mr.. BLAINE he is Il
constant reminder that Mr.. BLAINE Is not.
In 80 far as can be discovered from his own
letter, supporter of Gen. HARRISON. What
was there In Mr.. BLAINE's letter about
Gen. HARRISON? What about tho Force
bill, the one issue OF the campaign?
II Mr.. BLAINE were the candidate: but hc
isn't. and he seems not to know that Gen.
HARRISON is.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-26
At the W;ckets.

The Irish Gentlemen have started on finely in their
match with The Gentlemen OF rhiadslphia scoring IFS
against l.3, or % rams to the good. in the frat inninrs
They had rather the best Of the weather condition..
however. on tho two days. and should the wickst be
more favorable for scoring to-day the look Of tho
match may be altogether changed. Ireland has begun
her second innings. with tho first wicket down for ID
rams at the Gull OF time on Saturday.
Philadelphia may remember for her consolation the
New York match of last week. when. with thirty eight
runs against them on tho totals Of tho nrst inniurs
the Irishmen won by four wickets in a splcndidIy
played second turn at ths bat. As an evidence OF the
s,-niiness Of All eleven good all through. 1t may b,
nings at New York made double figures. II is now
around playing than Was at hrst thought. aud in Wow
OF he present state uf the match At Philadelphia, the
defeat Of the New i'rl team by only four wicko's, as
against nine wIcE-;, In lsSS. when tho Gentle men OF
ireland last visited III. is not n bad showing.
The Tour h .ghcst aggregate scores at the bat for Nov
York IN the match At Staten Island. II will be remem.
bered, were made by Tytrs. professional, 1870; j. II.
lambki IN, ta; Capt. J, L. Pool. ~, ana II. Il. jack son,
81. For Tho bowling honors the analysis show mt the
top Can't. j. l. Pool. hve wickets for so runs; ". II.
%Thompso four wickcts for II runs; II. N. Townsend,
two wickets for as runs. and n. II, Cobb. two wicket,
for ~ runs
Turning to tho Quaker City again. tho All Philsdsl.
phia eleven, who play without professionals In their In.
tetna,ionAl contests. won both their matches with tho
Irish Gentlemen IN 1854. As th,y are no doubt quite
as strong now ms then. IL would be q good evidence of
the increased excellence OF the visitors should tho lat
ter be able to win one OF their matches this time.