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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-12-16
The Mnle rs q Kicker.

The mule has been grossly libeled.
According TO The clricaturist and pro-
fcssional lumorst, lie is always
''hun,ing trouble" aud his heels are
generally in the air. Now, the mule,
TO be sure, il quick on his feet, and in
moments of extreme agitation his hind
legs are brought into play with won-
dcrful rapidiiy. But that is not his
customary attitude by any means, and
though il is well to remember the iu-
junction, "DJ not look the gift mule
in the HEELS" the average man and the
average mule can maintain pacific re-
lation9 without great strain on
either.
This is the testimony of those who
have an expert knowledge of the AMI
NAL; and 'mulc-sense" aud not
"horse-sense," would, III the opinion
of some observers, more accurately
indicate the possession of everyday,
practical intelligence. 1t is said that
George Washington first introduced
tue jackass into the country, and the
wisdom of this proceeding was notably
borne out three-quariers of a century
la'er, when the official reports of the
United States government were elo-
CYSTIC of the valuable qualities and
splendid services of the army mule.
On the continent of Europe and IN
South America the mule is valued at
his worth, but in England he is little
known, aud during the war in Egypt
the government of Great Britain i'm
ported several thousand head of mules
from St. Louis for campaign service.
- st. Louis Republic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-12-16
Gibraltar's Summit.

1t is only recently that people have
been permitted to ascend the rock and
signal station at Gibraltar. Since last
November the British military, with
their families and persons connected
with the British navy, have been per-
mitted to visit This fine lookout. The
privilege, however. has not been ex-
tended to the citizens OF Gibraltar nor
to strangers visiting the fortress, a
circumstance which is generally re-
sented, particularly by the subjects of
of the Queen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-12-16

In England prize fighting is con-
Quoted IN the old conservative fash
ion, and as result, fighter was
lately pounded to death near North
smpton. The effeminate American
methods find no favor in England.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-17
The Population of Chinn.

The empire of China, according to the
Ostasiatischer Lloyd, covering an area
OF 100000 square kilometcrs, now has
q population of 35O,OOO,OOO, or about
eighty-cight inhabitants to the square
kilometer. Ho-Nan, it declares, is the
most thiclly populated province of the
country. having about 21O persons to
the square kilometer. Shan-Tung fol-
lows Hr-Nan with 172 to the square
kilometcr. The boundary territory of
Thibet numbers the least people of any
district of the empire, there being only
three persons to the square kilomcter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-17
Commerce In Africa.

Mr.. Jcphson, who was one of Stanlev's
most trusted lieutcnants on the E,nin
expedition, and lived for many months
with Emin in his province, expresses
great faith in the possibility of the com
merclal development of Central Africa.
In his recent lectures he saws that to-
bacco grows almost everywhere, and its
quality would insure for it ready sale.
The great product, however, will be
cotton. He saw it cultivated in great
quantities by Emin Pasha. In Uganda
and the countries beyond sufficient cot
ton of good quality could be grown to
render England independent of sup
Pl!es from other sources. He has great
faith in the proposed railroad to Vic
toria Nyanza, and says that the cost of
transporting bale of cloth from the
coast to the lake is now five times its
value, and the cost of transport for other
goods is proportionately high.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-17
Arab PaSha Tea,

Arab Pasha, the quondam hero and
ruler of Egypt, now an exile on the ISL
and of Ceylon, has been advanced to
the post ofadvertising headline of a tea
company. The company has engaged
him to superintend their tea planta-
tions, and will henceforth sell tea
labeled ''grown by Arab Pasha." No
doubt the tea will have an enormous
sale with the English, who are always
in ecstasy at great name.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-08-17
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

THE efforts of the Union to say that
Mr. Peasants did not say what he did
say at Friday nights republican meeting
in the Sixth ward concerning the Amer
lean flag are highly amusing. Mr.. Pleas>
ants was not credited in THR ARGUS with
any remarks that he did not make. His
uttersnces were properly recorded in THE
ARGUS Just as he made them, taken down
BY reporter for this paper, and
printed without color or exaggeration
in the report of the meeting appearing
Saturday evening. Mr. Peasants has
found no doubt, that there is vast diff
ference between the effect of a remark
made when upon the stump and accom-
panied by the wild huzza of the over-en-
Unused and its appearance next dsy in
cold type without anything to prop 1t up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
EaxorahIet to Democrats,

Delos P. Phelps, chairman OF the Illi-
nois democratic state committee. hiss
written the following letter to the New
York World:
To the editor of the World: Replying
to your inquiry concerning the political
situation in Illinois at this time, l would
state that it is favorable to the success OF
the democratic party Hin ois is an
agricultural state, poss sssing no manu-
features Of moment but what are injured
rather than bent tl;ed by the falsely So
called doctrine of protection. Here the
tariff is the important and absorbing
question. 1t was upon that issue that
we fought the battle here two years
ago, electing large majority Of
our congressman and also the
entire state ticket by handsome
msJorlties, capturing the legislature
and securing the United States senator.
This is still the issue, and tariff for reve'
nue. forces are constantly being aug
mented. Many local causes add TO our
strength, particularly the dissatisfaction
of a large part of the Germen popula-
ton, which heretofore acted with the re
puhlicsns, but which has now abandoned
that party with its meddling paternalis-
tic ideas, and will this year vote with the
democracy. uc dCllNC LOS
Just fairly begun. There is great work
vet to be done. 1t is estimated that
there are so 600 unnatcrsliZed citizens in
Chicago alone who will vote the demo
cratic ticket il they can be nsturslized
To accomplish this requires the
expenditure of time and money
Eight hundred should be natur-
allied daily until election day. and
if that is accomplished the result in Iii
nois will not be even doubtful. The
work is Herculean, but democrats are
active, sanguine and determined. They
are fighting for principle. have enlisted
Cor the war and will do their best ANY
assistance extended to them will be
thankfully received. The fighting will
be hot and constant from now until cleo
ton. No field promises better results
If no unforeseen contingency arises and
the WORE of polling. naturaliZat alton and
registration can be accomplished. Illinois
will 90 democratic by a handsome m-J Ir-
ity on both state and national tickets
d. J. PHELPS.
Chairman democratic committee, Mon
mouth, ILL.,, Sept. 5
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
MIR. AND MRS. BOWSER
THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY BUYS
A CROOUET SET.

And They Have q Little Game, in Which
Nearly Causes Mr.. Bowser to Have q
Fit.
Copyright, 1892, by Charles B. Lewis.l
What was in that box which came up
this afcornoon," queried Mrs. Bowser as
Mr. Bowser came home the other evening.
THAT box, Mrs. Bowser, did you ever
hear of the game of croquet?"
You haven't bought croquet sets"
Haven't II In about half an hour from
now I'll be proving to you that what you
/, don't know about c-ouuet would make a
large book. Mrs. Bowser. I've got tired of
your Dragging about how you used to beat
every one in four counties"
But never Dragged, and you know we
hadn't been married but eight days when
-when'-
When whatr We started in to play a
game Of croquet, but you were so bound
and determined to beat me that 1 walked
of Yes, remember all about it, and 1
want to give you little pointer. If you
can't play fair, don't play at ALL.
I'm so sorry you brought the set home!
Couldn't you take it back and exchange it
for clotheslines;"
Sorry! Clotheslinesi What on earth
is the matter with you? It's got to pretty
pass if two old married people like us can't
go out and knock few painted balls
around the yard without cutting each
others throats over it! You may get mad,
but shan't. 1 simply want to take some
of the brag out of YOU
1t was with many misgivings that Mrs.
Bowser donned her hat and assisted to set
up the arches. Mr.. Bowser, on the con-
trary, was full of enthusiasm and antici-
patton.
champion of four counties, Ell: Well
see about that. If don't beat you out of
sight in this game you can order ten new
hats tomorrow
But if beat you, you 'l'-
''Get mad? Not madl I'm not that
sort of a man, as you ought to know by
this time If you beat me I'll even praise
your skill. You may have the first shot
Hold on, now. What are you going
through both arches at once for:''
why, I've a right to. Every player
makes both arches if he can"
"AI right-go ahead. I'll give you
every advantage and then beat you by half.
What sort of move do you call that"
Its a regular move It's my play to go
through the side arch, isn't it?'
Not in that skewjawed fashion, but go
ahead Here-what are you doing:"
I'm going through the middle arch, of
course. There it goes. l call that good
shot,
"All right; it's your last arch! It's sim
ply run of luck and no skill about it.
There-stop right there, You can't play
no such game on me as that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

What gameg 1 simply went through
the arches and hit the stake, and it was
beautiful shot too"
But it was a dead swindle"' shouted
Mr.. Bovser as he waved his nallet in the
air.
ITS the rule as laid down, Mr.. Bowser,
and now I've got you just half white
washed"
"You have, chr More of your brag. It's
your last shot, Mrs. Bowser, and don't you
move that ball the billionrh part of an
inch, either, There-you've missed! i
told you it was only run of luck. Stand
aside now, and I'll show you how to play
croQuet. There"
1t was very poor there for Mr.. Bow
ser. His ball struck the first arch and
rolled fifteen feet away, and Mrs Bowser
clapped her hands and gleefully exclaimed:
You missed you missed! Now l shall
surely whitewash your
That's it Jump up and down and
yell and scream like girl ten years old!
The mallet slipped just as 1 struck and
I'll try it over again"
you can't do it! If the ball moves at
all you can't take it overl''
Cant |? I'd like to know whyi I've
put up with a full dozen of your tricks
since this game opened, Mrs. Bowser, but
1 can't stand too much. There! Now you
watch my smoke. I'll show you little
trick Won never SEW before
This time the ball went to the left of the
first arch and did not stop under thirty
feet, and Mrs. Bowser had to clap her
hands again and rejoice.
Poor foolish woman! Can't you see
I'm only toying with you to make your
defeat all the more bitter?" growled Mr..
Bowser u told you I'd give you every ad-
vantage and have Go ahead now"
Mrs Bovyser did some splendid playing,
L. II. - r.r.rf. sr,f
as her ball finally nit the stake she dropped
her Inallet and cried out:
You are whitewashed, Mr.. Bowser-
whitewashedl It's the worst beat l ever
SAW
Mrs. Eowser," he whispered in reply,
with his jaw set and his face very pale,
1--WE have a Guild in the house.
YES, dear"
Don't yes, dear, me! He is young and
innocent child"
Yes"
sHe has not yet learned how to prevari-
cate and swir,dIe and then brag over it,
and 1 don't want to tempt him to do so,
therefore''-
why, what are you doing, Mr.. Bowser,''
Removing 'temptation"' he replied a
he went about pulling up the arches and
gathering up niaIlets and balls. There
they eo-over into the alley, Mrs. Bowser,
and We'll never have another set as long AS
we live together. Suppose that innocent
child had BEEN a witness to your actions!'
MY actions! Why, what did l dor
'Never mind, Mrs. Bowser-never mindl
/ know and you know, but will keep it
from him, po,r childl You can run into
the house now. This may encourage you
to rob and murder me in my sleep, and
ought to look over my papers and get
things ready SO that our child will have a
trusty guardian appointed and be taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

1 can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry cstarrh from per-
sonal experience. Michael Herr, Pnar-
macist, Denver.
l had catarrh OF the head and throat for
five years. / used Ely's Cream Balm, and
from the first application l was relieved.
The sense of smell, which had been lost.
WIS restored after using one bottle.
have found the Balm tie only satisfactory
remedy for cstarrh, ard it has effected g
cure in my case.-H L. Myer, Waverly,
N Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
Al. SrREETER is billed for PEG

Al. STREETER is billed for peo-
pies party speech at Krkwood this
week. We have it very direct that Mr.
Streeter said only few days ago that he
intended to vote the straight republican
ticket this fall. Is the peoples party OF
Illinois going to play into the hands OF
the republicansf-AledoD Democrat
Well, if he does, he will only be play
ing his old game, but as the Democrat
says, it may be well to watch hiE> lit
Tia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
THE ARIZONA KICKER.

Some Strangers Should Beware When
They Come to Town.
WHO WAS HE?-Monday morning at
about 10 o'clock, while his honor the mayor
(who is ourselO was in his office in the town
hall. boy entered and informed him that
a stranger who was lame in the hip and
could not climb the stairs wished to speak
with him on the street on important bust
ness. With that cheerful courtesy charac-
teristic of the gentleman his honor at once
laid aside his work and followed the boy
down TO the street. The only stranger in
sight was a bad looking redheaded man
on a white mule, and his honor had scarcely
reached the sidewalk before this fellow
opened fire and began to yell. His honor
had left his gun up stairs, but as soon as
he realized the situation he lodged about
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
.Pure and Wholesome Quality.

Commends to public approval the Cali
forria liquid laxative remedy. Syrup of
Figs. 1t is pleasant TO the taste. and by
acting gently on the kidneys. liver aud
bowels to cleanse the system effectuaily,
it promotes the health and comfor; OF all
who use it. asd with millions 1t is the
best and only remedy. For sale by
HartZ s. Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1892.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET

For President...... GROVER CLkNELAND
For Vice Pre.ident-. .ADLAl h sIEN ENsoN
STATE.
For Congressman 81 larze. JOHN Z. BLACk
For Cong res pan al large ANDREW j. III NTER
For Lieutenant Governor. JOSsFH GlLL
For Secretary of State. WIN HlNRtCHHSEN
Eor An5itor -. ........... DAVID GORE
FOR T'reasurer... UFCs y. RAMSEY
For Attorney General. -......A- T. MALONE1
For EIector 1Ith Dist II HANLEY
Fer Cong ess. 18th L list. .TRU MAN PLANTZ
For Member Board OF EQualiZat on,
H. r. BARTLESON
For Representative, Twenty-frst Dis:
JOSEPH Ii, MULLlGAN
COUNTY.
For States Attorney. NJ =. nc S, ,nl
For Coroner .-...-.-W INSLoN NJ" AM
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

What the Hon. George G. Vest says N
regard to the superiority of the Hirsch-
berg's diamond and non changeable spec
tscles.
Il SIN using glasses which l purchased
from Prof. Hirscbberg and they are the
best l ever tried: it affords me great
pleasure to recommend Prof. Hirsch berg
as an excellent opticisp, and his glasses
are sim ply une9uslled In nv experience.
G G. VEST"
These spectscles are for sale by T. H.
Thomas, agent for Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

And They Have . Little Game, in Which
Mrs Bowser Comes Dat Victorious and
Nearly Causes Mr.. Bowser to Have q
Fit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
To Young Mothers

Who are for tue frs, time to undergo
woman's severest rial, we offer you. not
the stupor caused by chloroform. with
rick Of death for Yourself or your dearly
loved and lopged-for offspring, but
M others Friend" a remedy WEIGH will,
if used as directed. invariably alleviate
the pains, horrors and risks of labor. and
often entirely do away with them. Sold
BY HartZ s. Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
The True Laxative Principle

The True LaGatlVe frIHCIpIe
OF the plants used in m 4nufscturing the
pleasant remedy. Syrup OF Figs. has q
permanently beneficial effect oa the
human system. while the cheap vegetable
extracts and mineral solutions. usually
sold as medicines, are permanently lnJur-
ious. Being well-informed. you will
use the true remedy only. Manufactured
py the California Fig Syrup Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

Washington, D. c., and Return.
For the G. A. r. national eucampme Mt
the c, r. 1. 81 P will sell tickets Sept.
18th TO Goth inclusive. good TO return up
to Oct 10Th for less than one fare for
round trip F. n. PLUMMER. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12
THE LlMEKilN CLUB LECTURE.
The Hon. johnson Makes a Few Rem arks
About the Future

After the regular business of the weekly
meeting of the I4imekiln club had been
concluded. Brother Gardner announced
that the Hon. Backstep Johns IN, of West
Virginia. was waiting to deliser lecture
before the club. After the floor had been
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-12

sAre of after am gone and you are hung
Run in, Mrs. Bowser. Nothing you can
say will ever blind me to facts againp'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

with such quickness and ability that my
sleeves were torn in strips in very short
time. and the blood began to flow from deep
gashes in my hands and arms 1 saw that
in the struggle the hook had torn loose
from the Wildcats ear, leaving long and
bleeding slit. The persistent animal kept
up an unearthly yelling as it fought.
Another Cat to the Rescue.
"We soon worked our way down against
the wall of alders, and the struggle went on
for moment against it. heard another
screech, and presently another wildcat came
tearing through the thicket to the edge of
the pool. As this second ugly customer
crouched as If to leap upon me to the aid Of
Its mate, the alders gave way, and my cat
and foundered through the maze. Behind
1t the creek was ten feet wide between the
alders, which closed above 1t in a regular
canopy of netted branches nowhere more
than three feet high. 1t was almost as dark
as night in that low-vaulted water tunnel.
The channel was straight, and far below
could see a small circle of light, where the
creek emerged again into open water.
"As we disappeared through the dense
alders, the other wildcat bounded into the
thicket and made toward the spot, could
hear him crashing through. screening as
he came, and finally saw the tall bushes
swaying before him as he drew nearer. I
had changed nv tactics in my struggle
with my wildcat, and was trying to force it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

ing. The bureau had in its possession the
correct roster of the Fourth Arkansas Regi.
ment. Even then this cruel fact might not
have been pushed too sharply against the
Colonel if it had not been for an incident
which occurred the following day after the
roster was examined. The occasion was o
fashionable wedding in st. Johns Church,
in Washington. 1t was at the wedding of
an officer of the army. General Sherman,
out of compliment to the bridegroom. was
present, with his staff, among the invited
guests They all came in full uniform.
The Colonel also came in his uniform and
marched to the part of the church where
General Sherman and his staff were placed
and took his position SO near them as to
carry the idea that he was member of
General Sherman's military family.
Borrowed $500 From an Editor.
This was too much for Colonel Bacon.
He even spoke to the Colonel about it at
the wedding and said: "Where the deuce
did YOU get that uniform, and bv what
authority are you rugged out as toy sol
dier?" The Colonel to this made no an-
swer and, of course, there was no occasion
Tor any extended conversation on the sub
ject.
The facts were laid before the President
with such a strong recommendation by Gen.
eral Sherman that the President could not
do less than approve his dismissal The
Colonel's career from then on was down.
ward; for some time, upon the credit of his
former position, he was able to borrow
money, although he could not OBJ
tain any regular position anywhere.
heard of him in New York
several weeks after. He performed
the unparalleled feat then of borrowing
$500 of the editor of a great New York news
paper This perhaps was greater triumph
and shows more clearly his powers of per-
suasion than anything he did at Washing
ton. He was short time afterward the
guest of the editor of great
Boston newspaper, and he gave
garden party in his honor at his
country home. A notice of this was printed
in Boston, and this brought out dispatch
from a Washington correspondent which
put an end to his New England career.
I. G. CRAWFORD
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
Hints on Care of the Eye.

Dr.. L. Webster Fox closed his late i'm
portant lecture on the eyesight, which has
already been referred to in this column, by
some injunctions which should be carefully
preserved. These golden rules number half
q score, and are as follows: Avoid sudden
changes from darkness to brilliant light;
avoid the use of stimulants and drugs which
affect the nervous system; avoid reading
when lying down or when mentally and
physically exhausted; when the eyes feel
tired rest them by looking at objects at
long distance; pay special attention to the
hygiene OF the body, for that hich tends to
promote the general health acts benefcially
upon the eye; up to 40 years Of age bathe the
eyes twice daily WITH cold water; do not de-
pend upon your own Judgment in selecting
spectacles; old persons should avoid read
ing much by artificial light; be guarded as
to diet and avoid sitting up late at night;
after so battle the eyes morning and evening
with water so hot that you wonder how you
stand it: follow this with cold water, that
will make them glow with warmth: do not
give up in despair when informed that
cataract is developing; remember that in
these days OF advanced surgery It can be re.
moved with little or no danger TO vision.