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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

THERE are very few old men in the
present House. Only four, as a mat
ter of fact, have reached the limit
set by the psalmist. They are
Thomas Dunn English, Of New Jer-
sey, who is IA; William Lilly, of
Pennsylvania, and his colleague,
Charles O'Neill, who are 70, and
collector" Holman, who is not
quite II.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
Value of Wood Ashes.

Do not underestimate the value Of
the wood ashes produced on the farm
and so let them 60 to waste. They
are valuable in the garden, and for
corn and wheat as well, and the value
Of liberal application of them will
be seen for years. Keep covered I'M
til you are ready 10 apply them to
the land, so that they do not leach.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

A NEWSPAPER writer says that the
taste Of Russian ladies for strong per-
fumes is due to the Asiatic strain In
the Muscovlte blood, Americans
who have had much to do with Rus
sian immigrants, however, ascribe 1t
to a disinclination to soap and water
In the Muscovlte disposition.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

as the insecticides so extensively used
contain polsons which deter the con-
sumers OF cabbage from trying them.
An old grower has recommended the
use OF tablespoonful Of saItpeter to
three gallons Of water sprlnkled over
the plants. This will knock the cab
bage worms and save the crop 1t is
simple, safe, and cheap and will prove
satisfactory II thoroughly applled.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
For the Cabbage Worm.

Farmers and gardeners know how
destructive cabbage worms are to the
growing crop. In fact, year after
year farmers lose thousands of dollars
from the loss of cabbage destroyed by
worms A simple remedy has been
wanting, one that people would adopt
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

In the matter Of divorce suits
there is sharp but friendly rivalry
among members Of the dramatic,
baseball and prlze-ring professions,
None Of them dares aspire to the
title Of artist until he or she shall
have flung out for public airing a
bundle OF dirty domestic linen.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

Permanent pastures may be made
with one species Of grass only, but
their feeding value is much increased
by having a variety. The varieties
should be selected with a regard to
their habits of growth, as hardihood,
durability, the part of the season
during which they grow and the iced
ing value of EACH
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

To be sure, there are apple trees ON
most farms, but apples are but one
kind of fruit, and there is not one
bushel OF pears, cherries, or plums,
not to mention grapes aud berries,
grown where there ought to be 100,
and could be, too, with little effort
American Farmer.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
A Quick Renovation.

nyou have some land which has
been made poor by the growing of
successive grain crops, pillow it and
SOW early in the spring crop of peas
to be turned under. This is one Of
the quickest renovators among all
our green crops that may be used for
that purpose.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

SET In the lower slat, against which
the lever can bear The pins do not
10 through the lever. Place the box
at the door Of a pen, aud two men
are required to tend 1t and ring the
hogs. One man catches the hog just
back OF the head as it tries to pass
through; the second man rings it.
The lever is raised and the hog is let
20.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

WHEN Brazil required Dom Pedro
to step down, she forgot that while a
republic is the best form Of govern
ment, it requires a high average Of
level-headed citizenship to run one
successfully,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

Tlllman tbereupon asked for a writ
Of mandamus ordering the patent
ONCE TO register his label, and Judge
Bradley, Of the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia, has granted It,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
Aluminium From Knnana CInr.

Aluminium From Kansas Clay.
All Heterogeneous are completed For the
opening OF the large smelter at Turner,
seven miles from Kansas City, on the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway.
IL is intended TO open the smelter for
the manufacture OF aluminium on De-
,ember /. II will be operated by the
Aluminium Smelling and Refining Com
pany, which will have capital Of $780,
900.
At first force of ton or twelve men
will BIO employed, but by next spring the
force will DO increased to 100 or more
men. Most OF the work will DO done by
machinery under the Schwahn chemical
processes, which are six in number and
which are patented.
The aluminium will be manufactured
from clay that will DO obtained near Ar
gentino and ut Pttsburg, Kas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

IT is solemnly announced that
monkeys will be the fashionable pets
for women this season. Aping the
fashion will also be very general.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

CONNECTICUT, II appears, has pro-
duced an expert female burglar, and
Connecticut should proceed to get a
patent on her.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

THE heir apparent OF Austria did
not make good impression In this
country with his apparent air.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
Phillipsburg Herald

Nor always ready for fall open
ing-papa's pocketbook.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23
HOME AND THE FARM.
A DEPARTMENT MADE UP FOR
OUR RURAL FRIENDS.

An Agricultural journal Advocates tho CO.
Operative system on the Farm Light
Shoes for Horses-How TO Keep Apples
Grow More Fruit. Etc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-23

A woMAN's bills like life, are
made up Of trifeS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08

Officer John Schaab rendered his
RESIGNATION to Mayor Medill today.
Schaab has made Il good officer.
The patrol wagon made n trip to
the vicinity of the Penn Tank Line
companv-s works down town last
night and brought up 4 load of tramps
who were making themselves dis
agreeable in that neighborhood.
The grocery store of Nepka & Son.
on Fifth avenue. was entered by bur
glars on Friday night by means of
a rear window. and eight boxes OF
cigars. Il butt of tobacco and 80 cents
in change secured by the thieves
Chief of Police Sexton went on
duty Yesterday morning and assumed
charge of that important branch of
the citv's service Mayor Mcdill very
properly gave the new chief full con-
troll of placing men. etc. which he
will do at once. Officer Brennan
went on duty on the uptown beat
to-day and the others will 90 on to-
night.
Burglars broke a glass in the front
door of COLON Bros wholesale liq-
nor house on First avenue Satur-
dav night and carried off two
boxes OF cigars and some jewelry and
stamps. Another burglary, perhaps
committed by the same party, was
accomplished at the Fourth avenue
drug store where the front door was
pried open and four boxes of cigars,
some bay rum and other articles
were taken. The burglaries gave
Chief Sexton, the new official, 4
chance to get to work at once.
As result of little hustling on
the part of the new police depart
ment. William Jones. of Davenport.
was picked up by Capt. Mowrey. of
the Moline police, early this morning
and when searched was found to
have in his possession some of the
cigars, bay rum and jewelry that
were stolen here Saturday night.
The fellow undoubtedly is response
BILE for n number CT the thefts ut least
that have been committed the last
few DAYS, as he also had some hand
kerchisfs and underwear in his pos
session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08

in the clerks Office at the same time
and took them to the clerks office.
The fact that he was so particular to
enjoin the officer to make the blades
sharp may .ndica1t that he had pre-
meditated the act for several days.
Yesterday the captain appeared as
usual and during the afternoon went
for walk with his wife.
Had Made a Good Record.
Capt. Koehler during his long
term of office had made the best city
clerk the city had ever had, and his
manner of conducting the office was
frequently complimented by the
auditing committees of the city
council, and none more so than that
of the financial committee, read at
last Monday nights session of the
retiring council. The captain had
much to be proud of in the man
ner which he had retired from office.
which should a have commended
him to others who might re-
quire similar service, and no doubt
he would have received offers ere
this had it not been generally under
stood that he proposed remaining in
the Office for an indefinite period.
Nevertheless, he appeared anxious
and discouraged. and overworked in
the closing weeks of his term OF
office, which coupled with disap-
pointment in not receiving a renOm-
ination at the hands of his party
broke him down and his pride was
wounded. He gave up in despair
Liked by All.
Capt. Koehler's modest nature has
often times prevented his reaping the
benefit of his own cNertions. Doubt
less the captains denomination would
have been assured this spring had he
striven for it. He has not been given
to Boosting, and an illustration OF this
is vOuched for by his old soldier
friends, who say that no volunteer in
the service earned his title by more
valient service than did Capt. Koch
Ter.
His friends in Rock Island are
legion, and all will unite in the fer
vent hope that he may recover and
be spared for many more years OF
usefulness in the community.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
KNOWLEDGE

Rrinrs comfort and improvement and
.,njs 10 personal enjoyment when
.;,,l+Iv used. The many, who live bet
~ ~ than others and enjoy life more, with
los expenditure, by more promptly
oJontip@ the worlds best products to
,D',.i needs of physical being, will attest
, ,i,e value to health of the pure liquid
ia law principles embraced in the
ramalv. Syrup of Figs.
+. excellence is due to its presenting
IN the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
bancfcial properties of a perfect lax
eriva: effectually cleansing the system,
di.nelIing colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
T. has civen satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
,,-,f,ssiou, because it acts on the Kid
1Iavs Liver and Bowels without weak
ching them and it is perfectly free from
evarv Objectionable substance.
syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
c,isrs in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
Tfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. whose name is printed on every
nackare. also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
srrept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08

AT n meeting of the general com
mittees appointed at the last regular
meeting of John Buford post G. A.
r. and W. Il. c.. held at the county
court house on Saturday afternoon
a resolution was adopted inviting the
schools to furnish decorations for the
monument in court house square.
for Decoration day TUESDAY. May 3O).
A formal invitation Will be sent the
principals Of all the schools in few
DAYS. The public in general are also
requested to furnish decorations.
wreath frames and cvergrcens Will be
furnished by the post and delivered
to the different schools ut the proper
time. All decorations should be de-
liycred to the q. a. Il. rooms no later
than noon of the day preceding Dee
Grafton day.
THOs CAMPBELL. Chairman.
W. L. QUAYLE. Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
souvenir Tea Cups.

l have received a large assort-
ment of Haviland China cups
and saucers, tastefully decorated,
useful at any time, and particu-
larly desirable as single gifts be-
cause each one, across the out
side, is lettered in a pretty gold
scrip, Souvenir, Rock Island
Price Coo each.
Being of the very best China.
an ornament in themselves, / en-
pect a rapid sale.
G.. NJ. LOOSELY.
China, Glass and Lamps.
1909 Second Avenue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
THE HAND OF DEATH.
George Il. Reed Passes Away at st.
AnthOny's Hospital.

George F. Reed died at St. An
thongs hospital at 1920 this morning,
of typhoid fever, with which he had
been a sufferer for several weeks,
during the past five weeks OF which
he had been in the care of the hospi-
tai. He was in his seth year having
been born at Polo. Ill, and all his
life had been spent in this state. He
was twice married, the second time
at Polo, Ill, August 6, 1884. to Miss
Hattie Sherman, who survives him.
Three years ago he moved to Rock
Island, having accepted position as
funeral director for Undertaken
Wheelan. During his life in Rock
Island he had shown himself to be n
man of upright character. kind
hearted and obliging in his DISPOSE
ton, and his death will be sincerely
regretted by a large circle of friends
He was member of the Knights OF
Pythias and Modern Woodmen or
CARNATIONS.
The funeral will be held from the
late home of the deceased. Dimick
block. at O'Clock tomorrow after
noon, the remains being taken to
Dixon Wednesday morning for inter
ment.
II. A. j. McDonaId's Funeral.
The funeral of the late III. A. j.
Mcdonald was held from his late res
| idence on Fourth avenue at = o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Rev. W. :. Mar
quis officiating. The pail bearers
were: DR.. j. W. Stewart. ). ID. Gle
! land. David Don. W. +. ChannOn, c,
! A. Rose ard W. b. Ferguson.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
Roth & DOlaldSOn'S
Real Estate
LAND EXCHANGE.

II You contemplate buying, selling
or exchanging residence or business
property,'it Will positively pay you
TO call ON Us. as we constantly have
large list of desirable property on
our books to select from and we can
supply your wants promptly. We
also have a number of choice lots in
all parts of the city and Will under
take to build number of houses for
our customers on terms very greatly
to their advantage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
Now Ie the Time.

Prices of North Galveston property
are going to be increased; buy now
if YOU want to get the benefit of the
raise. Rooster & Martin, 1915 Sec
ond avenue, the agents of the town,
Will make some money for you.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
River Riplets.

The stage of water at Rock Island
bridge at noon today was 12:10 and
the temperature was 90.
The Bella Mac came down with 16
strings of logs. The Verne Swain
was in out a. usual, and the b. Her.
shep. Saturn and Satellite passed up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
A DESPERATE

Effort to do business in our wash
goods department. Prices that should
move goods from our wash goods
stock. rain or shine, and rain or
shine these will be the prices:
\ job of printed linen tissue cloths
worth 9 to 12c start on Monday at
79c. \ big lot of black Saline. the
1886 quality our desperate price this
week 11!c. India linens, 200 pieces
first price 4!c, then &c. &c. Sc. Zoe.
and on up to 2sc, one third below
value.
100 pieces Victoria lawns. prices
from SC up to 2sc. worth one third
more.
Over 1000 pieces OF the choicest
goods in the three cities can be shown
in this department. They have not
been going As fast as we like. hence
these cuts. these deep cuts. these
desperate cuts. Always choice in
early selections.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
HOPE


We have looked and hoped and
waited so patiently for warm balmy
spring weather that we are inclined
to take a view of the dark side. Bills
are coming due and cash must be
realized to meet these maturing OBJ
legations. Profits must be aban-
doned. What we chopped" might be.
is not. We shall make great effort
this week to attract the attention of
house keepers, of house cleaners to
our curtain stock. and we know just
how. Cut off all profit. add a little
more. take good sharp loss here
and there. We do this.
The first 100 yards lace curtain
scrim, beginning Tuesday morning
at 9 o'clock. &c a yard. only , wards
to one buyer. Lace curtains by the
pair at 4Sc. 5Sc, 62c. Csc, 15c and SIC
on which we agree to save YOU % to
80 per cent.
On Wednesday a. m. from to II
four hours, we offer the following
lots, Is pairs lace curtains at Sl.67
down from 81. 25: % pairs S2.4S down
from 1912: 16 pairs S2.44 down from
$3.50; y pairs at 81 even. reduced
from 1892; 81 pairs Csc. which we
reduce from $1.25. Any which may
be left after y o'clock 90 back to the
old price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
OUR DENTAL FRIENDS.
They are Arriving for Tomorrow's Con
yention--State Dental Examiner.

They are Arriving for Tomorrow's Con-
yention--State Dental Examiner.
If there i any truth in the old
story about people getting rid of the
toothache when they get near a dem
tist then there wont be Il case of that
painful malady in the city for weeks
to come a the town will be full OF
tooth eNtracters for the next couple
Of DAYS. the Illinois and Iowa State
Dental society meets here tomorrow
and will continue in session for two
DAYS. then convening in Davenport.
where the business will be finished
up on Thursday and Friday. Mem
bers have been registering ut the diff
fcrcut hotels all day and the town
will fairly bristle with laughing-~as
men tomorrow.
state Board of Dental Examiners.
The Illinois State Board of Dental
connection with the Dental society
met ut the rooms of the Business
Mems association nj 10 o'clock this
morning and organized for work. y
large number Of applicants from diff
fercnt parts of the state are expected
here to take examinations for per
mitS. The Executive Council of the
IllinOis-Iowa State Dental society
will meet at 9 o'clock in the morning
for preliminary work. such as receiv-
ing applications for membership, etc,
and the convention proper will con-
vene at 10 O'Clock in the City Council
chamber. \ lengthy programme has
been arranged and n large attendance
is expected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
\ BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE.

\ BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE.
We have Is lots in College Heights
Addition, one-half block from Elec-
tric Street Railway which we will
sell, ii taken AT ONCE, at from $500
to $40 each-they will go fast-so
embrace the present opportunity or
YOU will be too late.
List Your Properly with Us
and will find VOC a ouver-
Office Masonic Temple Block.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
Did He Prepare to Take His Life:

The captains pocket knife with
which he attempted to destroy him
self was keepsake. 1t was pres
ent to him and his name appeared on
the handle. 1t was his custom to
have Officer Etzel. who has had
charge of the police station during
the past two years, sharpen the blade
for him. Last Friday he brought the
knife to Officer Etzel and asked him
to sharpen it for him, telling him to
sharpen the blades as sharp as razors-
He did so, lauehingly, and Officer
Etzel not only applied the three
blades of the knife to the milestone,
but sharpened up the ink eraser used
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
Mr. Huesinc Noticed His Dcsponden

i had noticed the captains de
Spondcncv ever since last Tuesday
said Clerk Huesing this morning
He complained repeatedly OF not
feeling well. and spoke particularly
about his head bothering him. lie
also seemed worried about his future
plans and his own condition, pccu-
niariIy speaking. For instance, one
dav he said to me. i hope that II
vou serve Is years as city clerk,
when YOU will leave the office. you
will be better off than | am fixed.
Saturday afternoon | advised him to
90 home and rest-he seemed to
be feeling 50 badly. He went
to a drug store and secured
some medicine for his headache
He returned 10 the Office and re
manned until o'clock. Before start
inc home he asked me if ! had every
thing ready for the council meeting.
| told him | had. and that if he was
feeling indisPosed he had better not
come down to the council meeting.
He said perhaps he would not come
down then. When closing-up time
came. we left the office together.
When we reached the foot of the
stairs the captain said he had forgot
ten something and returned to the
office | waited for him at the police
station. and then walked slowly up
the street and stopped at one or two
places in expectation of his overtak-
ing me. But he did not, and l have
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08
JACKETS.

Good things in this depart
ment which we should be pleased
to show YOU. Capes. REFERS
blazers. all choicest styles are NOV
ing off. You cannot get so fine j
selection later.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-08

Geo. F. Roth. X. =, Donaldson.
The Forrest City times., 1893-05-19
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Ar Walkers. w. Va. south-bound freight train on the Ohio River railroad went off the track early on the morning of the l1th. falling B feet. Five oil ears, the caboose and two cars of gen eral merchandise were burned. Two men were killed and another fatally injured
 ON the llth Matthew O'Brien was burned to death and William Whalen was so badly burned that he will prob ably die by a fire which destroyed the hoarding-hOuse of Mrs. Graham in New Rochelle, \. '.
 TnE schooner Esperance, Capt Rich ards, from the Magdalen islands. with d crew Of ten besides the captain. on a scaling voyage to the gulf of St. Law renee, is reported lost with all on board.
 ON the 18th a tornado. which did con- siderable damage to farm buildings and orchards and slightly injured all the members of three families. passed near Pinkney, Mich.
 ON the 18th the mill of the Wilbra ham (Mass.) Woolen Co. was destroyed by fire. Loss, s75,ooO; partially in sured.
 WILLIAM PENCE. aged 70 years. a re- tired and wealthy farmer. was instantly killed at Roam, Ind, on the 18th. He was walking about the yard of a saw mill, when heavy log started rolling toward the old gentleman, and before he could get out of its way he was caught beneath the heavy timber and his life crushed out.
 JOSEPH KoTIZA, a Bohemian. was taken to the city jail at Cedar Rapids, Ia., on the night of the 18th, in a beast ly state of intoxication. Early the next morning he was found hanging to the door of his cell. He had hanged him. self with leather belt.
 A RELIEF party of eighty men who penetrated the Calumet and Hecla mine through an inclined shaft over mile away, and connecteds with the Red Jacket shaft by a long drift or tunnel. returned to the surface at II o'clock on the night of the l4th, with the frag- ments of the bodies of the unfortunate men killed by rne fall of cage the pre- vious day.