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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
no Anima,s I,rar Games2

Do the lower animals know how to play
games2 Ore remarkable instance would
seem to show that birds in their wild state
"go in for organizes, romps, Just like chill
dren AT n Christmas party. Mr.. Andrew
Crosse, the distinguished naturalist, was
one day locking ont OF his study window
in house OF the Quantock hills. From
this window he could see into a courtyard
little diSta nee away, which was sheltered
by walls ana was remote from any noises or
disturbance of any kind
BY and b. the naturalist saw robin
engaged in dragging the apparently dead
body of anotl er robin around and around in
circle on tic pavement. 1t looked just
as if the live robin had fought with and
killed the oil rer and was indulging in the
cruel triumph of pulling the lifeless body
of its rival over the stones, as Achilles
dragged Hec or around the walls of Troy.
just rs Mr.. Crosse had come to the concur
sion that the strange proceeding of which
he was privileged to be the witness was the
termination If a battle to the death be
tween two bird enemies. the live robin
suddenly stopped and threw itself on its
back as though stark dead.
Its wings were half distended and rigid
and its legs II pturned to the sky Never,
apparently, had there been IA robin more
dead than it was Meanwhile the other
robin went through an exactly converse
transformation scene 1t had only been
shamming dead. and now woke up into full
and vigorous ife. Selling on its feathered
companion, it dragged the latter in its turn
all around the same circle, and repeated the
process several times over The conclusion
| of the scene VI Is that both birds few off to-
gether to some neighboring trees.-London
Telegraph
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
Some Object Lessons.

Let US see what "object lessons" chiefly
deal with. In Il normal school of the EN-
pire State, teacher of primary methods,
proudly claimed by her principal to be the
best in the state. gave thimbles. scissors,
chairs, etc, as suitable subjects for OBJ
ject lessons, and carefully led her pupils
through the steps required to develop in
children's minds ideas Of the parts and the
uses of these objects. Is there one child
in 500 at six years of age, ignorant of
these parts and uses?- Mrs. NJ A Alter in
Popular Science Month V.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
A Household Remedy.

Allcock's Porus Plasters are the only
reliable plasters ever produced. Fra
grant, clean, inexpensive. and never fail
ing; they fully meet all the requirements
o: household remedy. and should always
be kept on hand. For the relief and cure
of weak back. weak muscles, imme use,
stiff or enlarged joints, pains in the chest,
small of the back and around the hips,
strains. stitches. and all local pains, All
cocks Porus Plasters are unequslled.
Beware of limitations, and do not be
deceived by misrepresentation. Ask for
Allcock's. and let no solicitation or ex-
PLANTATION induce you to accept suosti-
tute
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
Sucking Poisonous WOUNDS.

Among all people the sucking of the
wound has ever been considered the most
effective remedy of immediate application
for snake bites. In Africa cupping in
strument is employed in emergencies of
the kind to draw out the poisoned blood
The ancients followed the same methods
and when Cato made his famous expedi-
ton through the serpent infested African
deserts, he employed many savage snake
charmers, called Psylli, to follow the army
They performed many mysterious rites
over men who were bitte-l, but the efficacy
of their treatment appears to have con-
sisted in sucking the wounds Washing
ton Post
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
4 bird from far,
The White Shark,

The most dreaded and ferocious shark
now in existence is the great white shark
of tropical waters. 1t is the maueater par
excellence. Specimens have been captured
which measured fortytwo feet in length.
Whether it has done so or not, this fright
full creature would certainly have no diff
Guilty in literally swallowing a man whole.
Washington Star.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE.
STATE or ILLINOIS,

STATE or ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
1B the Circuit Court OF the January Tenn, A.
ID. 1892. lin Chaucery.
George Cleland, Charlotte Park. Charlotte f
Horn. Fredt rick W. Hitler, Abbie II. HilHer
and Miriam L. Hitler by Elmore W. Hurst tn cir
guardian, David E. Park, leila L. Park and
John II. Park by their next friend, Sarah PARK,
peti toners, vs.. Joseph Hitler and John s.
Hitler. defendants Partition.
Notice is hereby given that by virt1e OF a de-
cree Of said court entered In the above entitled
eause tue 9Th day of March, A. D. 1892. I shall
Friday, the Sth day Of April. A. d. 1892. az the
hour OF 2 O'Clock in the afte mon, uIon the
premises hereinafter described, to satisfy said
.Feeree, sell at public auction to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand, those certain par
cells OF land with the appurteDances stuats in the
county OF Roc< Island. and state OF Illinois,
known ami described as follows, to-wit:
Theeast half of of lot five (5) aud the west half
Of lot four a.. all in block nine (9l in that part of
the city of nock Island that is known as Tnomp-
sOn ana Wells addition.
Dated at Rock leland, Illinois. this 9th day of
March, A. d. 1892. OLIVER OLSEN,
Spe cisl Com missioner.
JACKS N & HuRsT, Solicitors foe Compl t's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11

a belief existed among the ancient Mex
leans, the Natehez of the Mississippi val
ley, the Peruvians and the Appalachians
of Florida that the san was the radiant
abode of chiefs and braves who had died in
attempting some Yalorous decd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
Mothers Friend

Is the greatest blessing ever offered child
bearing women. have been q midwife
many years, and in each case where
Mothers Friend has been used, it has &C
complish,d wonders and relieved much
suffering. 1t is the best remedy for ris-
ing of the breast known. and worth the
price for that alone.
MRS. M. A. brewster. Montgomery, Ala
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11

4 hive of bees is composed of the queen,
the workers or neuters and the drones
The queen is the mother of all the individ-
uals in the hive, and she lays as many as
1000 eggs in twenty-four hours during the
more productive season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11

Edward Waldo Emerson, the lecturer. is
son of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the distin-
guished Concord philosopher He is now
between forty-five and fifty years of age
and interested, apparently as a matter Of
heredity, in philosophical subjects.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11

Paraffin, which is largely used in the
manufacture of candles is pure hydro
carbon, containing nothing else than car
bon and hydrogen, being precisely the same
ingredients as in ordinary coal gas, though
in another form.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
Why There Are Not More Snakes,

y case illustrative OF why we are not
overrun 10y snakes was seen in the National
museum in 1881. when large water snake
gave birth to lOl young. and the male
snake hearing of it went over and swal-
lowed the whole batch. He was playing
for keeps FOREST ano Stream
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
ELECTION NOTICE.

Eotce is hereby given that on Tuesday the fifth
day of Adril, 1892 in the city of Rock Island an
election will be held for the following officers
to-wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One Alderman in the First Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Second Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Third Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Fourth Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Fifth Ward for two
Years.
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Sixth Ward for one year
TO ill vacancy.
One Alderman in the Seventh Ward for two
years.
One Alderman in the Seventh Ward for one
year TO fill vacancy.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Supervisor for two yeas.
Tive Assistant Supervisors for two years
One Assessor for one year.
Dne Collector for one year
Which election will be open at O'Clock in the
morning and continue op,n until o'clock in the
afterDo, OF that dav,
Places Of registration and y.ting polls will be as
follows:
First Ward franklin Hose House.
Second WarO-Phoenix Hose House.
hir1 Ward did Wideawake Hose House.
Fourth Ward-uimick's Livery Stable,
Fifth Ward Fifth Ward Hose House
Sixth Ward-t able Hose House.
Se.enth Ward-Gilpin Hose House.
R0BERr K0 sHLER.
Rock Island, Ill March 1892
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
New 0u-nn.rin ,hicnnn-

From Feh % until Feb. % the CT R.
|. 4 P viii sell round trip tickets to New
Ole2rs, coe' 50 rcyurn ur'i} Nsrch % at
the rate Of $25 IS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-11
Rradfield's Female Regulator

Should he used by the young woman, she
who suffers fronl any disorder peculiar to
her sex, AMI at change of life is powers
full tonic; benefits all who US it. Sold
by Har'z & B ihnsen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
CANNOT CARRY THE STATE

Democrats Give III All Hope of Carrying
Connecticut for National Ticket.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Nov. EVERY
thing is being done by both parties to get
out the entire vote tomorrow. The head
quarters OF both parties yesterday were
scenes OF activity. At the Republican
headquarters workers are going over the
lists and making memora nda OF illegally
registered voters. Many will be chai-
lenged tomorrow, and large number
VIII not go TO the polls, through fear OF
arrest
Already four arrests have been made by
United States Marshal Strong, and more
will follow. The Republicans offer s1O0
reward for each case of illegal registra-
Jlon. The Democrats say that this offer Ia
bluff and that as many illegal voters are
Republicans as Democrats.
Several ministers have asserted their
intention OF causing the arrest of all per-
sons making election bets. They'will also
challenge the votes OF those making wa
gers, as man who bets on the election is
disqualified "a voter. At the Democrat
-ic headquarters, a conference meeting wus
held between the party managers and the
disgruntled Democrats of the sixth ward.
the latter having bolted the nomination
of John Ward for representative.
The Democrats criticise the action OF
United States Marshal Strong in appoint
ing Republican deputies. He has ap-
pointed two deputies for each polling dis
trict. The Democrats have given up all
hopes OF carrying the state for the nation
al ticket, but they claim they will carry
their state ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
CITY ADVERTISEMENTs.
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS,

THE owners of estates assessed for the construc.
ton OF sewers In the streets hereinafter named
construction were on the 2th day OF October. 1ssS
lodged ~ the ofilce OF the city treasurer.
Ia Gordon avenue from Public street 10 Colfax
street through Prairie avenue TO Logan avenue,
through Logan avenue to Ocean street through
Oceen street southerly 10 connect with the inter-
IN Colfax street, from Gordon avenue to Prairie
avenue.
:, In PENNSYLVANIA avenue from Broad street to
Prairie avenue.
In Congress avenue from Broad street to Hami-
ton street
westerly to High street. wv
In High street, from city line 10 connect with the
present sewer In Valley street.
In Hemlock street from Valley street to the
In Earl street, from Greenwich street 10 connect
VII wltn the main lnterceptng sewer section nine OF
In Bucklin street, from Carter street to Earl
street.
In Galup street. from Broad street to summit
In Colfax street from Broad street to Gordon
avenue and from Prqrle avenue to summit east OF
street 10 Logan avenue. ''''N
In Public street, from Broad street to Hamilton
In ocean street, nom Public street to Colfax
In Amherst street from Erastus street TO Putnam
street and IN Putnam street from Amherst street TO
nam street 90 Valley street aud In Covell street
from Atwell's avenue 90 Amherst.street
before the 2oth day of oct iSo3 Deduction viii Se
% made on tne same at the rate OF 6per centum per
hnnun IRON the GATE Of payment 20 said last mem
toned date. ~
Onc-thlrd OF the assessment may be paid M any
time within one year from the time the assessment
est '''''i
Tho second instament OF one third NAV be maid
within two years from the day Of said lodpmpnt
with the the city treasurer by paying in addition
thereto the interest on tho whole amount due On
said assessment az the rate of SIX (0 per cent nor
annqm from the first day OF the second year after
said lodgment 20 the time Of payment
The last or third insta llment of the assessno,,
may he paid within three years after said Iodg
inent by paying In addition thereto the interest
thereon AZ the rate or six (d per cent ner anrn,,
from the date OF the last payment ''''i
one year from the day OF the lodgnent OF the asss
ment with the City Treasurer the whole assess
nent can then be collected with Interest tbero
from nj the rate Of six 0) per cent per annurn ana
expenses OF collection. ID. l.. ID. GRANGER N
DS1-lm CITY Treasurcr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
OF FRFAeHrRy.

Warm Time at Meeting of Political
Brethren nj Omaha.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 7.-Since the secret
meeting OF the Democratic state commit
tee here two weeks ago, at which Il was
agreed to support the Weaver electors,
there has been great deal OF disappoint-
ment among certain leaders. This cul-
minated last night i'm meeting here
which was intended to be love feast
closing the campaign.
DIR. George l.. Miller presided, and In
opening the meeting he took position
against fusion. He argued that there was
nothing 10 be gained from trade and
urged his Democratic friends to vote the
straight ticket.
Gov. Boyd, who has been at the head OF
fusion from the start, spoke next. He
aid the state was irrevocably lost TO
Cleveland and the only hope for Democ-
racy was TO vote for Weaver. He stated
that the other side had always led the
party 20 defeat and he urged Democrats
TO vote for the independent electors.
j. Sterling Morton, candidate for gov
ernor, accused the fusionists OF treacherv.
saying that 20 vote for Weaver electors
would aid In destroying the chance OF
Democratic victory. He argued at length
ON the position taken by the governor and
was roundly applauded. The meeting
broke up in some disorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
ONCE of the License Commissioners.

ONCE Of the License Commissioners
,-.,-- -, - CITY Hall, Nov. LIST, 1892. I
Application for transfer OF license To sell pnre
spirtuous Intoxicating and matt liquors have been
made by the following named tersons
Baxter, James. 700 Plain, TO POS Plain street
=, Brady, Hugh. S72 Branch avenue. 20 9d7-9eo
Branch avenue. Wv
Burns, John. Jr.. lo7 Charles. to Bernard Cole.
man, same place,
Forarty, Michael IL Gano street. to John J.
Cayanaugh. same place. -
Knnard, John, 83i Atwell's avenue to Jacoh
LuKsnausky. 3is North Main. ~
Bros. as DOrrance
Rooney. Patrick, 2a3 South Main street, IN Ioh,
Rooney Max Wager, same place.
stanford, PatricG, 20 Gladstone avenue 20 PAT
res = Mahoney' sane place;
Ncdsrty hichael i7i POtter's avenue. to John
Giles A Co. same place.
MuldoOn. Hugh. "a North Main, 20 Michael NcCar.
ron. same place.
same place.
The hoard Of License Commissioner win no I'm
session IN their Office, City Hall. WEDNESDAY,
November 10, 1872. a. $50 O'Clock y NJ at when
time and place all persons 90 desiring NAV BE- hearI
on the mater OF granting such applicatlons
9EOHGE H. BtRNHAM
JOHN VI. STlDiFY.
DENNIS J. MCCARTHY
nS-iA License Commissioner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
Killed on the Boston A. Maine.

WINCHESTER, Mass, Nov. 7.-As the
}.2o pm. train from Woburn on the Bos-
on q Maine railroad stopped at Cross
'treet, on Saturday evening, the enginee
noticed an intoxicated man staggering
slong the side of the track, some distanc'
below.
AS the train arrived opposite the man
he gave sudden lurch and fell under th,
engine. The wheels passed over him
severing his head and left foot from tho
body. The remains were taken to Win
chester, aud yesterday were identified as
those OF William Moran, about 26 years of
age, of the "Sand Hills" district OF Win
chester, which is situated short distance
FROM where he was struck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
LOADS OF MONEY.
Lots of "stuff" 4" Going Up on the Election
Billy Edwards Big Stake.

Lots of "stunf" Going Up on the Election
Billy Edwards Big stake.
NEW YORK, Nov. Fifty thousand
dollars of Democratic money was depos-
tied at the Hoffman House on Wednesday
night TO be bet on Cleveland's election
About $4,000 of this was coveredsby Har-
rison bettors, many OF whom were pro-
fessional sporting men. IL was also an
nounced by Edward Kearney, Demo
crat, that there was $50 900 more ready to
be placed in the same way, but no part of
this was accepted. BY Thursday the fig
ures in Cleveland's favor were ten to nine
and the betting continued steady at these
odds. The closing quotations Saturday
night showed very few bets registered at
even money. George Wheeiook, a book
maker, has placed about $4,000 on Har-
rison, betting both on the state and the
general result, and still has $4,000 left.
Edward Kearney, who is confident that
Cleveland will win, is said to have nearly
$500 in all staked on the result. Wagers
varying from 5000 TO 5000 have been com
mon on the exchanges, Cleveland reign
ing as the favorite.
"Billy' Edwards claims to have held I'M
20 Saturday night $4,000 in stakes. most
OF which Is bet from even money to ten TO
nine on the general result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
POLL TAX
1892.

Whereas the Board OF Assessors Of the CITY OF
Providence have assessed on every person I'm aid
City. who, N registered would be quained 10 vote
Tax 81 ONE DOLLAR or 40 much thereof as with
MS other taxes shalt amount 90 One Dollar and
whereas, the city Council of said City by an drdi.
nance approved October eb. A ID. lsgt provided
that said Tax shall be paid % and collected by th
City Treasurer on and between the 1ith aud 2etb
days of November, A. ID. 1892. In clusivei
Notice T. therefore hereby given 90 All persons
against whom a Poll Tas has been ASSESSED a.
Aforesaid. 20 pay the same 10 the city Treasure
lsp2 and that the undersigned will attend dailV
during said period Sundays and Holidays ~
ccptedl az the Treasury, from q o'clock A Nj until
o'clock y ", except Saturdays when his One
VIII close at o'clock y. VI. 20 receive said TaSes
- II. l.. ID. GRANGER
now City Treasurer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07

this reprehensible scheme the Democratic
press has substantially abandoned a dis
cussion OF the issues and their space has
been devoted To continuous and wholly
unJustiied line OF assertions with refer
ence to supposed enormous contributions
to the Republican national committee. for
the alleged purpose of carrying the cleo
ton.
Driven to desperate straits, well know
ing that the common sense OF the BODY Of
the people is arrayed against their un-
righteous cause, the Democratic party has
not only sent forth false cry to cover
their tracks while undertaking TO debauch
the voter, but they have likewise, in this
state, through the lieutenant-governor
acting as the chairman of a committee
tried TO incite evil-disposed persons TO
employ insurrectionary methods for the
purpose of preventing the officers OF the
law on election day from guarding the
ballot box, as they are. sworn Il. do, for the
purpose OF preventing fraud and intimi-
For the first time In the history OF the
kepublic prominent officer, in an imper-
ial state, has endeavored TO incite the
citEens, who have heretofore honored
him by their confidence,
To Violate the Law,
for the purpose of securing partisan ad-
We expect the law-abiding
citizens OF the Empire state to resent this
reasonable appeal.
Confidently relying on your patriotism,
integrity and common sense, we rest with
YOU the cause OF protection, the policy OF
reciprocity, the financial system of the
government, the extension of our mer-
,hant marine, and the Republican prnci-
pie OF free ballot and an honest count
We appeal 20 every Republican, every
friend of protection, every friend of fair
rade, every friend OF honest money and
very friend OF universal suffrage TO sup
port the Republican ticket.
THOMAS III. CARTER, Chairman.
LEWIS Il. MCCoMAs, Secretary,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
EAST PROVIDENCE TAXES,
1892,

The undersigned Collector Of the Taxes assessed
Tor the year 1872 hereby gives notice that for the
purpose of receiving taxes he wall be Al the follow
Ing places. AZ the times specified ana rpouesfs a m
per sons 10 cali and pay the taxes assessed against
them or before Nov. 30, isp2
At the store Of Levi : Winch ster Riverside. ON
30 O'Clock =. NJ. - w
AZ tie store OF Oliver p. Medbury. Fss, provi.
dence Centre, on SATURDAY. Nov. I @ issg2 from 10
O'Clock VI. % O'Clock A.. NJ
Al all times not above mentioned SUNDAYS ana
HOLIDAYS exceptcdl be may be found al the Town
Clerks ONCE, from o'clock A. VI. to o'clock T. nj
Interest ~ the rate of per cent per annum
paid ON or before Nov 30 lsp2
In compliance with the vote Of the town no
hereby gives notice that All taxes not paid on or
before June l, lsi3 vii BE- c?ected according 10
law. GEORtE y HUNTER Collector
East Proyidence, IL. /, Octo0er 20. ls92
o2e-W-S-M-i2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07

number OF electoral votes to those admit
ted to be sure for Cleveland as well as lose
several others TO Harrison in states here
fore Republican. There are also hopeful
indications i'm New England.
We owe much TO the admirable manage
ment OF the Democratic state organiza-
tions, especially TO those IN the close and
doubtful states. Their work has been
efficient, and the result of il is now ap-
parent in the confidence which the people
feel that tomorrow will witness the
election OF Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Steven
gOnD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
VICTORY ALMOST CERTAIN.
Chairman Harrity Positive His Party VIII
Win

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-wnliam r. Har-
rity, chairman OF the Democratic national
committee, yesterday said: "our conf
dence IN the election OF Cleveland and
stevenson increases hourly. Democratic
victory Is now aOsolutely certain. Al
--i'''it'i has been removed by full and con
elusive satisfactory advices from all the
southern states in which our opponents
nave made pretences Of contest, a. well a.
rom New York, Indiana, Connecticut.
New. Jersey, Michigan and Wisconsin.
information from the western and the
iar western states justifes the hope OF ar
impending revolution that viii add a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
Contest win BE Close.

LARAMIE, Wyo., Nov. THE Demo-
Gratis have conducted an aggressive cam
paign in this state, assisted by the Peoples
party with whom a coalition was effected
by the Democrats supporting the Weaver
electors and the Populists throwing their
strength to the Democratic state ticket.
Nom partisans are Of the opinion that the
contest will be very close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-07
Gov. Russell at provlnesrevr.

PRovINcETowN, Mass, Nov. THE
special train carrying Gov. Russell, James
B. Carroll and party, arrived here last
night. The trip wrs uneventful, and as
Gov: Russell had sent word that he de
sired no demonstration on the Sabbath,
the people respected his wish. Crowds OF
people had gathered at the station, but
they refrained from any outward display
or manifestation of their enthusiasm.