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Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Friphtful Shipwrecks,

Staunch ships strike and founder. he fierce
winds and mountainous wav,s sweep noble
mariners 'hsarts of olk' to shlpwreck aud to
death, yet that Goes not pr, vent the u beIliest
landsman from risking his life on the stormy At
lantic in the role OF tourist rconmercialt
But il he shall reach his destination safely he viii
scarcely have escaped some of the quams of sea
sickness, un ess he takes with him Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, that inirntable spec fc for uau-
sea. Bad water on long trips are threat % the
voyager, but this may be deprived in a great
measure Of its dIscrdering fleets upon the sum
ach. bowel and liver by The Bitters. gainst he
prejudical effects of malaria bad diet fatigue and
exposure 1t is also .ficacious. 1t averts, more
over, rheumatism ard kidney complaint Don't
travel on sea or land without IL.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Human Nature.

James Wlitcomb Riley tells little
tory that cnarmingly illustrates the ex-
detrimental tendency of humankind. On
one occasion little James invited little
Willie to come over to his house and
spend the night with him. After the
two had gone to bed, James remarked,
in evident surprise and pain, "Why,
Willie! you didn't say your prayers to-
night, did your mo-" answered Willie
doggedly; didn'tsay 'em tonight, didn't
say 'em last night and amt goin to say
'em tomorrel night. Then, if there don't
anything bad get me, l amt ever goin
to say 'em." "--Argonaut.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10


once his fields are infested, it is next to
impossible to circumvent this foe, which,
however, in the garden, by constant
cultivation, is easily eradicated. Pre-
vent all growth above ground. No this
tie root, nor any other perennial root
will live long without chance to breathe
through its foliage.
The annual weeds must be conquered
by destroying them before they perfect
their seeds. Numbered with the most
troublesome of these are purslane, chick
weed, wild mustard and the ragweed,
here depicted. Everywhere along road
sides may be seen the coarse, dusty foli-
age and dull green spikes laden with
pollen, of the unsightly plant known as
ragweed in some sections and as horse
weed in others. When growing in sit
uations where it is practicable to run the
mower before the flowers are sufficient
ly advanced to perfect their seeds this
will be found to be good plan. Being
an annual, this method when through
will destroy the crop for another year
Sheep will eradicate this weed if pas
tured on the ground infested. In the
cut, reproduced from The Prairie Farm
er, is shown the flower spikes of rag
weed about one-fourth natural size.
As a substitute for patent weeders,
Greiner suggests common iron spoons
and broken case knives, properly ground
to an edge cl both sides and bent in the
shape of curve. In fact, any small,
sharp edged tool can be utilized as a
hand weeder.
The instrument shown at the top of
the second illustration can be made by
any blacksmith, using an old spade han
die and piece of wagon spring. To
utterly demolish burdock, set this cutter
about two inches from the plant at an
angle of about 80 degs. from the per-
pendicular; with the foot press the cut
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Prevention Better Than Cure.

Many persons are afflicted with skin
eruptions. boils or ulcers. Brandreth's
Pills taken freely will in short time ef-
feet complete cure of al such troubles.
Ulcers of long standing have been cured
by them. Carbuncles have been checked
in their incipiency by them. The worst
fever sores, bed ores, al d the like have
been driven from the skin bJ them.
Only hegin in time and few of BRAID
refh's Pills will prevent many a sickness.
Brandreth's Pills are purely vegetable,
absolutely harmless, al safe TO take at
any time.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
A Much-Married Woman.

Mrs. Fowler, Of this city, was married
last January TO her sixth husband, and
strange as ii may seem. five of them died
exactly two years from their marriage
day. Her present husband has been sick
for the last four months with chronic
jaundice, and was given up by four of our
best physicians; as last resort be began
using Sulphur Bi,ters, and yesterday told
our reporter that they had saved his life,
smilinglY saying that he guessed Mrs.
Fowler would be unable TO take a seventh
better half for some time to come.--Ex-
chanpc.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Pop Corn.

Any white variety is marketable. The
rice variety is preferred by some confec-
tioners, but the white flint generally
sells as readily, and is better yielder.
The cultivation is similar to that of
field corn, only it should be better than
that often given. The ground must be
in good order, as the plants are much
less stocky when coming up than those
of other corn. Plant in drills about
three feet apart, and leave two stalks
every fifteen or eighteen inches. The
rice corn can be planted little thicker
than this, but the flint grows larger
stalk, and four stalks for each nine feet
of ground is about right.
Buyers de- not want pop corn less than
one year old, as it will not pop well any
sooner unless artifcially dried. One can
raise from go to 100 bushels, of forty
pounds each, of pop corn ON an acre, de-
pending upon soil and variety. 1t is a
crop that pays big when one is able and
willing to wait for the right year to sell,
which comes once or twice in five years,
possibly oftener. Plant white flint, have
pure seed, store the crop secure from
mice, and when it is year old get ..e
names of seedsmen and leading comec-
tioners in cities and write them, advises
Ohio Farmer. *s
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
From Kalamazoo.

Norman Litchy. Des Moines, Iowa
Dear Sir: A box of Headache Capsules
were handed to me- and l have used the m
with perfect success. They cannot be
recommended too highly. Could not
possibly do without them in my house
recommend them TO sufferers with this
common though terrible complaint
j. ENsI> G, Ksls mazoo, Mich.
For sale by all druggists. Hsrtz &
Bahnsen wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
Estste OF John G. Mueller, Deceased

Estste OF John G.. Mueller, Deceased
The undersigned having been ap 'ointe sdmin-
istratrix of tre estate OF John MUeller, late OF
the coun y Of Rock Islsnd. state Of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby vi es not that che Ill appear be
fore the comfy C urt of Ro k lslan county al
the office of the clerk of said court, in the city OF
Rock Island. at the June term, on the frsi
Monday in June next, at which time
al persons having cl irss sgain-t said estate
no flied and rtqursted o ait, nd, fcr the purpose
of hay ng the same adjusted.
Ali pers ms indebted 10 said esta'e are reouss
ted To make Immediate payment to tie under
signnd.
ated his 18th day OF April, A. u. 1892
GATHERING c. MUELt- Err.
Administratrix
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
BURDoCK CUTTERS.

ter down far enough to cut off the root
Now lift the burdock by the hand from
its place and the work for that burdock
is done. This instrument and process
sewers the roots below the crown, and 1t
will not sprout again. The blade of the
other instrument, shown at bottom, is a
wide piece of old wagon spring, twenty
inches in length, sharpened at both ends.
A block of hard wood, seven inches long,
is bolted to center of blade to hold the
wooden handle, forty inches in length.
With this implement one stroke is re-
quired, and one can take out weed roots
at rapid rate These burdock cutters
were originally illustrated by The Coun-
try Gentleman.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Went Insane over Love Affair.

New BRUNSWICK, n. J., May lO.-Miss
Mary Baker, prepossessing, and aged %,
of Sayrerille; has become violently insane
The cause of her affliction is disappoint-
ment in love. She was engaged to a young
man, but the match was broken off by her
mother. She was sent away from home,
and grief over the affair preyed on her
mind until she became a raving maniac.
She will be sent to the Trenton insane
asylum
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
aorsethief Shot Dead.

GAINESVILLE, O., May 1O-A horse and
phaeton was stolen here by an unknown
man, who was overtaken by the police
near Lancaster early yesterday morning.
He resisted arrest and was shot dead. In
one Of his pockets was found a paper on
which was written the name ID. Schmidt.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
Receipts of the Actors Fund Fair.

NEW YORK, May 10.-The total receipts
at the Actors fund fair were $17S, ,S25.
The expenses were 1000, leaving a net
profit of s1aS,OOO. What has been termed
an assistant fair" will be held at Madison
Square Garden, beginning on Wednesday
and closing Saturday. A large quantity of
goods valued at from $4,000 TO s2O, O,OCO.
which remained undisposed of, will then
he sold
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
IT'S Excellent QUANTITIES

Commend to public spprovai the Calf
fort!s liquid fruit remedy Syrup 20 Figs
1t is pleasing to the eye, and tC the Taste
md by acting geDtiy on the kidneys. liver
and bowels ,t clesnses the syst, N ffrct
ually, tier, bv promoting the health epd
comfort 6. VITO seit
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10

LUhcH UtCuy
sick headache, bilious headache,
dizziness, constipation, indigestion,
bilious attacks, and all derange-
ments of the liver, stomach and
bowels. It's a large contract, but
the smallest things in the world do
the business-Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They're the smallest, but
the most effective. They go to
work in the right way. They
cleanse and renovate the system
thoroughly-but they do it mildly
and gently. You feel the good
they do-but you don't feel
them doing it. As a. Liver Pill,
they're unequaled. Sugar coated,
easy to take, and put up in vials,
and hermetically sealed, and thus
always fresh and reliable. A per-
feet vest pocket remedy, in small
vials, and only one necessary for a
laxative or three for a cathartic.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, because they're guaranteed to
give satisfaction, or your money is
returned.
You only pay for tie good you
get.
That's the peculiar plan all DR..
Pierce's medicines arc sold on,
through druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
California Fruit in England,

LIVERPOOL, May l0.-The Majestic
brought large consignment of California
fruit that seemed to take the market by sur.
prise. The majority of the consignment
will be sent to London by special train and
soll
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
THE MANAGEMENT OF WEEDS.

Close Cropping and Thorough Cultivs-
tion the Best Preventives known.
Weeds grow less with every year of
cropping and thorough cultivation.
Constant stirring of the soil prevents
weed seeds from doing more than ger
inmate. Killed at this early stage, but
little trouble is experienced. One of the
worst plant pests the farmer has to con-
tend with is the Canada thistle. When
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
PROTECT YOUR EYESI
Mr. II HIR SCHBERG.

No Peddlers Supplied
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-05-10
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

NHICAGo, ROCK ISLAND q PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-Depot corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
fret street. Frank h. Plummer, agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
George Eliot's Slow walks.

OF our own day George Eliot and Mr.
Lewes, miserable invalids though they
were, made no mean showing as foot peo-
pie. George Eliot's letters and diaries
show that scarcely day was without its
walk. One day the pair, in company with
Mr., Herbert Spencer, were Eve hours on
foot. But no gypsy tramps and romantic
adventures were in that united history.
Their walks, too, were never counted by
miles, but by the time spent on them ont
Of doors.
Those slow walks were as eminently re-
spectacle as the pursuit of queer insects
and strange fish and fleeing health could
possibly be; as decorous as George Eliot's
own highly moral and self conscious let
tiers. There were no "wanderings.' -
Never was there a "saunter,u delicious
relic of fair ancient beggary when sans
terres lived more gayly than lords of broad
domains. They took 'constitutionaIs,' -
and for the stomach's sake, not the imagi
nation -Macmillan's Magazine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
Some Economical Peop,e.

1t is strange truth in the great doc
trine Of social economy that it is the rich
who are thrifty. And yet it is not so
strange either since thrift is an accom-
plishment, not as elegant perhaps, but as
difficult as piano playing, 1t is more use
full as an attainment. but not as a rule to
the people who acquire it. They do not
need it, but those who have no facilities
for learning it do. This sounds very satir-
ical, but it arises from a series of burning
injuries piled, Ossa upon Pelonlike, by
dainty little ladies' (all these economists
are little, you may have noticed) who talk
for print about their infinitesimal incomes
and how they lay them ont to the best adj
vantage. Their mothers are ut home
scrubbing Or wearing their eyes out with
needlework, know, while their daughters
are Haunting about getting bargains and
prating of their wonderful achievements
Chicago Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
M ooTiSh Slavery.

1t would do those good who write pss,
sionate articles on Moorish slavery to sec
the well fed, lazy slave of Wazan lounging
in the sun, k!ff pipe in mouth, and scarcely
doing a stroke of work from weeks end to
weeks end. The most ordinary English
kitcheumaid would accomplish in couple
OF hours what Wazan slave does in a
week. All are free to come and 60 as they
please, but none avail themselves o. this
freedom. The reason is not far to seek
In Wazan they are fed and clothed by the
shereefs, and on holidays and feast days
receive presents of money.
Thus all the necessities of life are founo.
them without their having to work for
them, which otherwise they would be
obliged to do. Nor is it only the necessi-
ties of life that are thus supplied to them
free, but they are given each his room to
live in and married at the expense of the
shereefs to slave women. Their children,
by law slaves, are not necessarily so, and
are often apprenticed to workmen to learn
some trade, or if they wish are free to seek
their fortune in other lands.-Blackwo
Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
WOODS PHOSpHODiNE
The Great Engli. h Remedy.

Promptly and perns-
nently cures all forBrs Of
Nervous Weakness. Rmis-
sions. Spermatorrhea, I'm
potency and oil effects OF
abps or ezcesses; been
prescribed ever IS years
Id thousands Of oeses; lie
the only reliable sud hon
AT rnadi eiAA IN Ass,a al u
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01

Constipation and all troubles with the
digestive organs and the liver are cured
by Hoods Pills. Unequalled as dinner
pill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
Judging from Appearances.

II hate women who are not clean about
their houses" said the first woman.
$50 do l." said the second, taking a cup
CT tea.
YES" said the first woman. 81 called
On Mrs. Flyaway the other day just as she
was sweeping the floor She made circle
under the table and in the middle of the
room"
''She never swept in the corners's, eh?"
''She did not. Isn't it awfuls''
at is awful" said the second woman,
"and l thank heaven that my house is as
clean as pin"
Let me tell you what / saw Mrs. Fly
away sweep in her stove, p" went on the first
woman. Just as / called she was putting
in the stove these things, gathered off the
floor of one room: Three old spools, a lot
Of fuzz, some old hairpins, box of dirty
candy, some nails, dead bird, some floss.
some canary bird seed, n cent, hair six but
tons, matches, pins, needles, lamp wick,
coal, dust, dirt, bits of rags, some broom
straws, three old letters, piece of cabbage
q knife and fork, two Jumps of sugar, two
old papers, a key ring, paddock and but
ton hook"
Mercy mer'
"a pair of carriers, lead pencil, two
photographs, dozen tacks, three dead spi-
ders, a cockroach, some rice, samples of
cloth, picture hooks, a stove poker, dried
flowers, a broken hobby horse, pet rabbit,
an old glove and some lace''
II always knew that she was dirty
housewife. Do you know what l will dos"
suggested the second woman, with rising
emphasis.
''What will you do9"
Il will never let my dear little Willie
play there any morel'
"a I'D 1 will keep my darling Maudie
from her childrenr' said the first woman
| earnestly. You know Willie and Maud
were playing in her parlor today along
with her snub nosed brats. Let's cut her
at the socia! party next week, eh?''
And one careful, kind hearted, child low
! ing housewife will never know now why
the children of the neighbors do not make
her SO much work in the future.-New
York Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
Bringing the Deed 70 Life.

We don't hesr cf as sAany deaths from
ssphyxia now sx we did tan OF fifteen years
ago, when many Of the private houses of
eur sities and all of tie hotels were lighted
by gas, but there are stiil thousands of
deaths every year from drewAing and from
the inhalation OF poisonous ga.es and other
fumes which scieHcs really susht TO be
able to remedy. A few years sSc-in 1888 or
lsSo-Professor Poe, o. Bridgeport, Conn.
Invented what the papers called pair Of
artificial lungs" intended - be used In
ease cf apparent death FROM drowning or
asphyxiation. What has become Of Poe .
great invention. In testing it the profess
or is said to have completely" drowned 4
pet rabbit and restored n to life slsvsa DIFF,
ferent times.
His mode of restoration was to apply his
patent bellows 10 the animals mouth and
force oxygen into the lungs The rsactioo
OF the apparatus, which WAS provided with
powerful suetian, drew out che water
(Poe sid II could act the same with poi
soncus gases, and the artificial respiration
produced q muscular contraction and OK
pansion Of the lungs until life was ensll,
fully restored. II he has given up his val
liable experiment and his invention IL i.
time for some one else to take the matter
up.-St Louis Republic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
A BACHELORS DILEMMA.

My lady is lovely and noble and kind,
Too noble for me, am sure;
She's the queen OF all women: rich, true and
refined;
am Only gGy hearted and poor.
She's leader Of fashion, has a home of her
own,
Fer mansions are wondrous fair.
am only poet: live sill alone:
Ny castles are all in the air.
Alas, she's too wealthy and stylish for me,
Yet l love her far more than nay life.
But I'm too proud to marry; never could be
man that's maintained by his wife.
I'VE were made for each other of this ana
sure;
Che likes mel know by her eyes;
But, alas, she's 30 wealthy, and am 70 poor
cannot support such prize!
Then what in the world should a bachelor do
Who is busted teetotally fat?
Why, IN ssk for her hand AID her big fortune.
too,
Then work 10 support her with that.
Larry Criuendcn In Galv sstol News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
His Peculiar Affection

Yes" said Mrs. Timberwheel to her SON
in-law, you are always maligling mothers
in-law, but every body does not think so
hardly of them
'1ou do me an injustice replied Mr..
Taddles with earnest disclaimer. Il never
malign mothers-in-law in general, and es-
pecially do never malign one particular
mother-in-law with whom l am happy to
be closely connected. But to what do you
allude?"
II allude to the fact that a philanthropic
Austrian has built and endowed home for
mothers-in-law. Now what do you think
of that?"
Il think it is very worthy object-very
worthy indeed-and l shall Immediately
take steps toward getting you admitted -
-Harper's Bazaar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01

druggists for WseD'Y PHosPreDINl; IL he sfers
some wor thless medicine in place - this, leave
his dishonest store. elclo.s price in letter and
We will PEND by return mail. Price. enc pseks e
VI six, g; one will plesee, six will cure; pam
phlet IN plain sealed envelope. stamps; address
THE WOOD CHEMICAL CO.,
81 woodward avenue. Oytrsit, Mich.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
The Testimonials

Published on behalf of Hoods Sarsapa-
rills are as reliable and as worthy YOUR
confidence as if they came from your
best and most trusted neighbor. They
state only the simple facts in regard to
what Hoods Sarsspsrills hss done. al
ways within truth and reason.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01

Since the first introduction Electric
Buffers has gained rapidly il popular
favor, until now il is clearly in tie lead
among pure medicinal tones and sltera>
uyes-containiog nothing which per-
mits Its use as beverage CT iEtoxicant;
ii is recognized ss the hest sati purest
medlcine for al ailments OF stomach
liver or kidneys l. will cure sick beads
ache, indigestion. constipation, and dtivo
malaria h,m the system. Satisfaction
guaranteed with cac bottle or The money
viii be refunded Price only 5Dc psr
bottle. Sold by H.rtz s. Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
Guaranteed Cura.

We s2taorizs our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discover for
consumption, coughs ard colds upon
t0is condition: Il Won are afflicted with
cough. cold rr >ns luoc. throat or
chest trouole. ar will usc This remedy ss
directed, giving il fair ,risl aad expsr-
'ence no ben, fl, you may return me bot
re tnd have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did we not
scow thai Dir, Kings Ne~ Discovery
could be relied on It never disAcpoints
Ttia, bottles free ut Harz & BAbusep's
drug store. Large size SOC and 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
How the Country Has Grown.

The first presidential election to be de,
termined by the popular vote cast in the
several states, and not by the choice of
electors by the respective legislatures, was
that Of 1924, when Andrew jackson, Henry
Clay, John Quincy Adams and William ii.
Crawford were the opposing candidates.
The total vote east then was $50, 062, which
Il - 5.CSsc Us ..aian The tc.G.. ycte o. Texaa
-SSS.-N.,-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
aUGKLsrs AssTc. -Al.ve

Tic best saive " the ~usl6 'o- ca,o.
oe2iees, ZONE, Glcess, faii FCeuyn, feyer
snTes, tei;cr. chsTfNd EaZ7fs. ch;ibisins,
eosns sn,i MI Skin ernp.c7s, and posi-,
Eve!s cures piles. or no pa, required. Il
:. eustanteei to give perfect sstiEfseyic-
.. r,crcy refunded. Price IS oenE pes
-, $o- ~ 20 ~ IsEtE 6. 3ahnreu.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-01
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