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, 1892-03-19

The thistle was selected as the national
emblem of Scotland in the year 1910. 1t
was during the reign of Malcolm 1 that
a notable invasion of the country was
made by the Danes. They came in
thousands, and landing on the coast
swarmed over the inhabited districts
like ~locusts, destroying, burning and
plundering wherever they went. For
safety the inhabitants fed to the castles
and fortified towns, and among the most
notable of the fortresses of Aberdeen
shire was Staine's castle, where were
collected a large number of people of
the neighborhood. The Danes projected
a surprise. Approaching the castle in
the darkness they planned to scale its
walls, and laid aside their shoes that the
greater secrecy might be observed when
drawing near to the Notifications.
The surprise might have been success
full had it not beer for the fact that, on
descending into the dry moat, they
found, to their great discontinue and
modification, it was filed with thistles,
by which their feet were so severely
pricked that several made an outcry,
which aroused the defenders of the castle
and brought them to the wall in time to
repel the onset. Regarding their good
fortune in repeling the Danes as due to
the thistles, these plants were immedi-
ately placed in the arms of Scotland and
adopted as the emblem of the country
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
, 1892-03-19

Herodotus says that when a cat died g
natural death in a n Egyptian house the
occupants of the dwelling went into
mourning and shaved off their eyebrows.
When a fire occurred they were more
anxious to save the cats than to extin-
guish the confiagration. Nevertheless,
in some parts of the same country cats
were regarded as unclean animals-for
a creature which was considered sacred
in one town was often viewed with hor-
ror as impure in a neighboring city.
That was the case with the crocodile in
Egypt, which in some parts was ruth
lessly hunted and destroyed, while in
others it wa made a pet of, laden with
gold ornaments and waited upon by
p~riests.-Washington Star.
, 1892-03-19
whsrs 'rhs Daily Leader" May be Pound
THE DISCUSSION CONTINUES.

Mr.. Harvey, in a letter published in
this issue, gives a clean cut presentation
of the arid land question from a point oil
view which will appeal to very many peo.
pie In Wyoming. Strictly speaking THE
LEADER does not agree and has not said
that opposition to the arid land bill was
based upon personal autipathy" to Sen
ator Warren. 1t is true that the people
require some better evidence of his single
ness of purpose than has yet been pre-
scented to them. They know that he
owns a large amount of railroad land and
that he has enclosed with wire fences an
almost equal amount Of government land.
very much of which he does not own.
The suspicion, therefore, is that under
any law cediug the land to the state
matters will be so manipulated that he
will get possession of the vast amount of
government land which he has enclosed
and does not now own. If he does so will a
few others and the public domain will
pass to the possession of the few to the
exclusion of the many.
It is not a question of %antipathv but
suspicion and it undoubtedly weighs
strongly against a principle which in
is unreservedly good.
, 1892-03-19
The CaTpcuter,. Mistake

Three young men Of own were sester'
day examining one Of the basement room:
in the opera house block to judge Of its
availability for a bicycle club headauar.
tiers. While doing so a carpenter was at
work there. The Young men decided
where to place their billiard
table and also their wheels. Soon
after their departure another party
came to look at the room for the pur-
pose of renting it. The ~carpenter said:
II don't think you can get 1t. A rarty
of young fellows was in here awhile ago.
l guess they were gamblers for they
talked about billiard tables and setting
up their wheel5 and | guess they've de-
cided to take this for a club room"
, 1892-03-19
A Plain Precaution.

Either to adopt q plain %precaution, one
sanctioned by experience and approved by
medical men. or to incur the risk of a
malady obdurate and destructive in its
various forms of intermittent or bilious
fever, or dumb ague. which of the twof
For every type, for every phase OF ma
laria. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a
specific. 1t acts promptly-does its work
thoroughly. AS a defense against the
malarial faint it is most effective. Emf.
grants to and denizens of regions in the
west where miasmatic complaints are peri.
odical visitants. should be mindful OF
this and use the Bitters as a safeguard.
For constipation, bliousness, rheuma,
tism, ia grippe" kidney and bladder
troubles the Bitters will be found no less
useful than In case of malaria. ARains,
the injurious effects of exposure, bodily
or mental fatigue, 1t is also a valuable
protection.
, 1892-03-19
How Nexros. Catch a Scorpion.

In Jamaica the negroes believe that
scorpions know their name; 80 they
never call out, 'See, a scorpion" when
they meet with n on the ground or
wall, for fear of his escaping. They
thus indirectly recognize the scorpions
delicate appreciation Of soundi but if
you wish to stop a scorpion in his
fight, blow air on him from the mouth,
and he at once coils himself up. have
repeatedly done this; but with a spider
it has a contrary effect.-London Spec
tatOr.
, 1892-03-19

THE Sweetwater county democrats set
the convention ball rolling In good style.
They apparently knew exactly what they
wanted and went straight toward it. We
are glad to notice that they adopted the
free coinage of silver as an expression of
the sense of the convention. While no
platform will probably be adopted at
Douglas the state platform whenever it is
adopted should contain a plain statement,
fully. freely and unequivocally endorsing
the unlimited coinage of silver.
, 1892-03-19
CALL
For "A Democratic state Convention
OFFICE OF TnE
STATE DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL

OFFICE OF TIE
STATE DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL
COMMITTEE,
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. %, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that there will
be a state Democratic convention held at
Douglas. Wyo., on the 18th day of April.
1892, at the hour of 7 o'clock p. m, for
the purpose of selecting SIX delegates and
six alternates to the national Democratic
convention to be held at Chicago, ILL.,,
June 81, 1892, and also tor the purpose
Of choosing a state Democratic central
committee for the ensuing term, and for
the transaction OF such other business as
may properly come before it. The appor-
tionment of delegates to said convention
to the several counties shall be as follows:
Albany county, eight (S) delegates.
Carbon county, eve ID delegates.
Converse county, four az delegates.
Crook county, four (4) delegates.
Fremont county, four (4) delegates.
johnson county. four (4) delegates.
Laramie county, twelve Q2) delegates.
Natrona county, two (2) delegates.
Sheridan county, four () delegates.
Sweetwater county. six (6) delegates.
UInta county, seven ~ delegates.
Weston county, three (3) delegates.
Total, sixty-fve.
Especial attention is called to the fol-
lowing resolution, adopted by the state
Democratic central committee:
Resolued, That this committee recon-
mend to the several county conventions to
consider and act upon propositions to reg
ulate or abolish the proxy system or to
limit representations by proxy to resi-
dents of the county or district repre-
sented. LOUIS j. PALMER.
Secretary Pro Tenn.
, 1892-03-19
STORE ROOM FOR RENT.

The store room OF the l. o. o. f. in
Rock Springs. Wyo.. now occupied by
Gates l. Whiperman as drug store and
iewelry store, also postofice, will be
rented to the highest responsible bidder;
can have possession on the l4th day of
May 1892. Said store room is 25xl00
feet, on South Front street, a good loca-
ton for any kind of business. Apply to
Thomas Lemarr, Thos Castle, John Ire
dale, trustees, Rock SPRINGS, Wyo., Feb.
%. 1892.
, 1892-03-19

The exterior of buildings is now
cleaned by the sand blast. The front is
covered with staging, and the blast is
applied by a system of pipes and MOBILES
carried by the workmen. The stream
of fine sand issuing from a nozzle re-
moves a layer of 1.64 inch thick from
the surface of the stone, and a square
foot of surface can be cleaned in ten
minutes. The sand can be employed
over again.-London Tit-Bits.
, 1892-03-19

The teacher who took the opportunity
to clean her finger nails while keeping a
pupil after school to berate her for draw
ing a comb through her bangs during
school hours has something to learn of
the consistency Of things.-Good House
keeping.
, 1892-03-19
A Cure for Earache.

For earache, with which little chill
dren often suffer, lay upon the ear o
flannel bag stuffed with hops and wrunC
from hot vinegar.-New York Journal.
, 1892-03-19

WE are panied TO observe that neither
OF the great editors of the city was ele-
waited to official honors at the combination
meeting of the McAllisters and Common
Herd held last night. This IS sad.
, 1892-03-19

An officer at Fort Russell wishes to
engage a useful man. The care of cows
and horses must be understood. Apply
at this Office for address. etc.
, 1892-03-19
w. B. O'BRIEN,
GENERAL CONTRACTOR.

Sewer Connections a speciality. Plumbing in
all Its branches. Prepared TODD brick work.
Estimates furnished On applications
once METROPOLITAN HOTEL
, 1892-03-19
CALL.

For a Democratic County COnyen-
ton.
A democratic county convention Tor
Laramie county will be held at the court
house in Cheyenne. Wyo., on Saturday,
| April 2, 1892, at 2 o'clock D. M, for the
purpose of electing (l2) twelve delegates
to the state convention to be held at Doug
las, Wyo., on the 18th day of April,
1892. The purpose for which said state
convention is called is to elect (6) six
delegates and (6) six alternates to the
national democratic convention to be held
at Chicago, ILL.,, June 81. 1892, and for
the further purpose of choosing the dem
ocratic state central committee. The
primary meetings of the various precincts
for the election OF delegates for the county
convention will be held on Saturday, the
Goth day OF March, 1892, at the place
set opposite the name OF the respective
precincts. The primary meetings in Chey-
enne precincts will be held at s o'clock p.
m. of that day. The several precincts
will be entitled to representation as fol.
lows:
Name of Precinct and Place of
Holding Primary. No. Del.
Cheyenne, first precinct, Clark hose
IL
Cheyenne, second precinct, Hicks
.....-.- IL
Cheyenne, third precinct. court house. IL
Bordeaux. railroad station............... l
Chug, railroad station. /
Egbert. school house....."..... .......... l
Fort Laramie, Hunton's store......-.., l
Fairbanks, Wyoming copper COM
pany's Office. !
Granite Canyon, postofice.. ...... ...... l
LaGranRe. postofice. /
Hubert, Groher's /
Badger, Hsuphoffs hotel..".......... !
Iron Mountain. railroad station ......... l
lslay. school house,. .............. ]
Little Bear. postofice. ................ l
Little Horse creek, school house,. l
Moran, Moran store. ..........."...... /
Pine Bluffs, school house...."."....... |
Meriden. rostofice.
Ariosa, Pc
Patrick, postofice. ............. ..... |
Rawhide Buttes. Thorp store...."......
Salem, school house,. ........... |
IVA, Geo. Boswel's store.... .........
Upper Horse creek. school house,.
Wheatland, postofice. ....... |
Bellewood, McDermott store........ ]
Willow creek, johnson ranch...........
Collins. postofice. ]
Arcola, railroad station.."...m"...... !
Hecla. Tim Farrellis ranch..............
J:L. murray, Chairman.
, 1892-03-19

Try Jack Frost -four.
, 1892-03-19
AND CHESS.

Checker Problem No. 157-By Charles
Neyins.
Black. 10, f2, 10, IA.
, 1892-03-19

Don't fail to try Jack Frost.
, 1892-03-19

Courtesv of Hun hrnl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
Azrael, the Angel of Death,

Hovers nearer us, sometimes, than we are aware.
1t is safer far when we are unwell to suspect his
propnquity than 10 ignore the possibility Of his
nearness. Caution is trait in which the majority
of mankind are constirutionally lacking. The
proneness to disregard "slight cold' Is par
ticularly striking. This minor ailment is; how
ever, predecessor OF la grippe, malady which
when develop of the most fatal character, as
moruary statistics attest. After chill, or when
sneezing and shivering, succeeded by feverish-
ness and dryness Of the skin-are perceptible,
immediate recourse should be had to Hoostetter's
Stomach Bitters genial accelerator of the bood's
circulation, which diffusesan agreeable, health
full warmth through the system inductiye OF pers-
piration, by means of which the complaint is ex-
PEELED through the pores aad its furthur tendency
counteracted. Wond, Tfully effcac;ous TO is tn
Btters for malaria, constipation, liver complaint,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13

Collins and Sage batteries, Roberts left
and Hemp centerheld, and members
of the batteries to alternate in right field.
Only ten men and winning team.
SPORTING NOTES.
Connors the professional sprinter arr
rived in Rock Island last evening, and
during the evening couple of contests
we're arranged with local enthusiasts who
take some pride in their pedal extremi-
ties and which occurred on Eighteenth
street in the presence Of quite an assem-
blsge of people. Ofcourse Connors won
both. much to the sstonishment of the
locals, who had no idea who
they were running against, and the
amusement of the spectators.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
VERY RAGGED.
Yesterdays Game With Rock
ford.
The Locals Lose without EfYor:-YoO
Many ErrOrs-Hemp Sc
cured-TOss-ups.

Yes. gentle reader, there was q game
Testerday-but not game of ball, at
ieast not as far as the locals were con-
serned. they played horse many different
ZINES during the game and allowed the
visitors to carry it off by score of 10 to
g. Once or twice they braced up and
acted like ball players, but it didn't last
long and was too short to avail of much
collins, the new pitcher, pitched a good
game and gave general satisfaction. He
Aas very deceptive drop, fields his posi-
lion well, and to all appearances is Just
What the team needed. Both teams did
some good hitting, but the miserable sup
port that the home team gave the new
tw;rler allowed them to score almost
whenever they pleased. There is some
lhing decidedly wrong in the playing to
lhe locals of late that ought to be speedily
iemedied. The management is fully
aware that certain members of the club
have been dissipating, aud the fact could
not be concealed from the public, espec-
Tally that portion that attends the games.
It is not the disposition of THE ARGUS to
attempt to interfere in the management
Of the team, but when large portion of
the base ball loving public demand a
change, it is time TO speak and speak out
loud. The management is beginning TO
complain to the public that the attend
snce is dropping of, but this will no
doubt continue until disposition is
shown to give it what it dem snds. The
home club is carrying IL men on Its pay
roll while other clubs in the league get
along with 10. II might be good idea
20 reduce the expense by dispensing with
some men; then if the public does not
support team run on an economical
basis, it cannot complain. The tri-cities
will undoubtedly support ball team and
support it well, but in return it expects to
see ball and not horse play. II team is
steady and shows disposition to play
winning ball, the public is always with
them, but when poor playing from good
players results from loose management,
;he patrons certainly have right to enter
protest. 1t is 10 be hoped that those in
charge of the club will see fit to give the
public what it demands, aud if this is
done, there will certainly be no trouble
shout patronage. The following is the
score OF yesterdays game:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
CITY CHAT.

Wall paper at any price at SATELLITES
clearing sale.
John G. Bact, proprietor of one Of the
leading hotels of Clinton. was in the city
today.
The Misses Carse, of Fourth avenue,
give tea to their lady friends this eve
ming.
Mrs. SewaIl Dodge and daughter Mil
dred, left for WATERFOWL, Wis, this morn
| ing to visit relatives.
The clearing sale of wall paper at Sui
cliffe's is still on. Over 10000 rolls of
wall paper going at any price this morn
ing.
Now is the time to paint your house.
Tlis is the kind of weather 10 do ali OUT
side work, and to have it done right, go
to Sutchffe's.
Lost-A lady's watch between Four
teenth and Twenty-fi-st street with the
initials "E. L." on case. Finder will be
rewarded by leaving same at this office.
Hon. George Pascal and Harry Fuller,
of Clinton. came down on the Verne
Swain to see Rock Island and attend the
congressional convention at Davenport
today.
John Mayer Of the Rock Island Brass
Foundry and Architectural Works has left
The ARGUS sample OF the ornamental
al2minum bronze castings he is turning
out and which is very complimentary to
Mr.. Mayors workmanship and skill.
Oliver Olsen is bidding his friends fare.
well today. He leaves tonight for Chi
cago, and thence goes west in search of a
new location. May happiness, health
and good fortune always attend Oliver is
the farewell wish of all his Rock Island
friends He vii, retain his residence here
until permanently located elsewhere.
The stree. railway company is sending
out invitations for the opening of Black
Hawk Inn, at the Watch Tower tomorrow
evening. The invitations include the
mayor and aldermen, the heads of the
business associations and press of the
three cities, and few other citizens who
are invited as friends.
Michael Dillon, at emploYe OF Edw ar DIS
u Walsh, and living in Davenport, was
struck by car on Moline avenue east
OF Thirty -eighth street this morning, and
thrown forward with such violence as to
fracture the thumb Of the right hand and
sustaining also bruises about the face and
hip. Dr.. Sala attended the man and no
serious results are anticip4 ted.
A special excursion train over the C.
N. y st. P. Will leave Daveu port at $50
p. m. on next SATURDAY, July 10. for the
district funniest OF DUBUQUE, and will
arrive on the return trip Monday morn.
ing at o'clock. 4 fare of g. so for the
round trip has been arranged and tickets
can be secured at Woltmsun's iewelry
store, Turner hail, Or of John OhlweiIer.
Al who intend going should purchase
II kets as early as possible, so that sufi-
Gent cars can be arranged for.
The steamboat men along the river are
making big rumpUs ABOUT the dunn
boat at the foot Of Seventeenth street.
For some time past it has been the sub
ject of much discussion among river men,
and Capt. George Lamont stated today
that the Verne Swain and Silver Crescent
would quit landing here unless it is re-
moved. He also stated that the Dis-
mond 10 line would do the same and it
now begins to look as if in the interests
OF commerce, something would have to
done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13

What the Hon. George G. Vest says II
regard to the superiority of the Hirsch.
Der 's diamond and Interchangeable spec
tscles:
Il am using glasses which I purchase ed
from Prof. Hirsct berg and they are the
best ever tried; it affords me gres,
pleasure to recon mend rrof. Hirschbers
as an excellent opticisn, and his glasses
are simply unequalled in nv experience
6. 6. VEST"
These spectscles are for sale by T. a.
Thomas, agent for Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
Died of Ills Injuries

W. G. Wilson. mention Of whose in
Jury on the Rock land railroad tracks
neGr Port Byron Junction appears else.
where. died this morning, and Coroner
HAYES went up ard held an inquest, q
verdict of accidental death being re.
turned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
BASE HITS

BIAS f HITS.
Both teams left for Rockford this
morning over the C. NJ. & St P.
Our indeld is al! right, from old maa
McGuirk around to little George Mutton
Big Mr.. King, OF the RocEfords. as.
sists materially in batting out his own
game when he pitches.
Manager NIcol, of the Rockfords. has
signed Miller, late of Terre Raute, and is
hard after some of the others.
Two safe hits, one sacrifice and base
on balls was Collins record at the bat
Yesterday. Not so bad for the first day
With the team.
The Management needs q little energy
and push, and when it makes up its mind
that change is necessary, make it and
be done with it.
Fielder Roberts is improving and will
probably Join the team again in few
days. He is one Of the best feeders in
she minor leagues.
Every day that the home management,
delays in getting the team in winning
shape is loosing it money and also killing
local interest in the game.
"Ducky" Hemp. late of the Terre
Haute team, and who is now we'll known
80 many here. has been signed by the
management to play center field. He il
good sticker and will add much strength
20 the team. He Joins the club at Rock.
ford.
For an economical. heavy hitting aud
steady team. with no superfuous bench
warmers, how would the following sui
Iou. for the rest of the season, at least
McGuirk first. oDsy second, Nultor
third. Lynch short. Bartson and z is ant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
NoTICE To CONTRACTORS.
Jeweler and OpticiaI

Sealed proposals will be resolved at the City
Clerks office, Rock Island, H., until Monday. )
o'clock p IN. August LIST, 1892, for constructing
the improve ent ordered by an ordin nee of said
city passed March It'll, 1892. and amendments
thereto and is entitled AN ordinance for the i'm
provement of East and West Seventeenth streets
from First TO SeConI avenues. aud Of sixteenth
street from first to Third avenues, and of Fit
teenth and Fourteenth streets from Second to
Third avenues, - and for furnishing the materials
and doing the WORK according TO the plan and
specifications thereto: on file al the CITY clerks
office. Blanks hi will be furnished on spplica-
ton.
All bids must be accompanied with certified
check III the sun OF Five hundred dollars, paya-
bic 10 the order Of the of said city, which
shall become forfeited said city in the bid
der shall fail to enter into contract with approved
securities 10 execute the work for the price men
toned in his bid, and according 10 the plans and
specifications in the event that the contract
should be awarded to him.
The right to reject any all bids proposals
received is hereby expressly reserved by said city
RoBER KoEHLER, City Clerk.
Rock Island, III. July 12th, 1872.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13
What Stronger Proof

Is needed of the merit of Hoods Sarsapa-
psrilla than the hundreds of letters coa-
tinually coming in telling of marvellous
curei it has effected after all other
remedies had failed? Truly, Hoods Sar-
saparilla possesses peculiar curative
power unknown to other medicines,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13

Hoods pills cure Constipation by
restoring the peristaltic action Of the
alimentarY canal. They are the best
family catarfic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-13

. 6 : Q
r. ok Island Moline. % 0 0 , = /
Rockford ........ 20 10
Eaaned runs-ROck Island-Moline. T. Rockford
J. Two base hits-Truby, Van Alsune, McGuirk,
Lynch, Hoffman. Three base hit King. Don.
Die plays-Purvis, (unassiste1) Higgins, Van
Astine; Lynch, O'Day, McGuirk. Passed bill
2eis Hit by pitcher-By Collins. /: King l.
Lmpire-McGin!ey. Time-TSo hours.