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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
The Homestead Cases.

PITTsBURG. Jan. 90 Witnesses gave
testimony in the Homestead poisoning
cases yesterday to the effect that the pow
ders described by Gallagher could not have
caused any barn the way they were said
to have been used; that Gallagher had n
bad reputation. This testimony was re-
butted by the prosecution, and the argu.
ment began and was completed No YER
dict so far
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
FUNERAL OF GENERAL HAYES.
School Children Admitted to View the
Remains.

FREMONT, o., Jan. 2O-The school chill
dren, civic bodies of Fremont, and the gen
eral public We're permitted to view the re-
mains Of General Hays this forenoon, be-
ginning ut O'Clock. The funeral services
will be simple and impressive, and begin at
: o clock p. IN at the Hayes home. The
Grand Army ritual will be used at the
cemetery The >. y. q. and other military
bottles will be n the procession. Colonel
Henry c. Corb.n, assistant adjutant gen
eral L. 5. A, who will have charge of the
ceremonies, arr we'd from Washington last
evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
AND VET NO VOTE REACHED.
The Anticipation Bin Goes Over for An.
other Day.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-The discussion of
the anti-optiOn bill was continued in the
senate yesterday, from o'clock until the
time of adjournment, but no action was
taken on the bill itself or on Georges
amendment to t. Notice was given, how
ever, by Wasuburn that he would ask the
senate to remain in session today until a
final vote is reached. In the morning hour
PETER concluded his speech in favor of a
single term of the presidential officers; a
new McGarrahan bill was introduced and
referred to the judiciary committee, and a
coinage amendment was given notice of by
Wolcott to the bill suspending the purchase
of silver bullion.
Concluded Not to Permit Pooling.
The greater part of the day in the house
was consumed in filibustering Kilgore
by dilatory tactics encompassed the defeat
OF the bill for the erection of a monument
to the prison ship martyrs and of the
measure for the construction of a revenue
cutter for the Pacific coast. A bill was
passed to meet The requirement of the in
terstate commerce law relative to the teS-
tlmony of with aSses. A bill amending the
interstate commerce act was called up and
passed, but It's main feature-which strikes
out the anti-option clause of the original
act-was eliminated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Worlds Fair Press Congress.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The Worlds fair press
congress, to convene in Chicago during the
week commencing May % under the aus
pices of the Worlds fair congress auxil-
larry, will be the largest gathering of ed
itors and newspaper men the world has
ever seen. The special committee of the
National Editorial association to select
time and place for holding the next annual
meeting met at the fremont house yester-
day. and decided to meet during the fair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
THE WATCH AT BLAINE's HOUSE.
Lights Wax and Wane in the Sick Cham
ber-No Change Noted.

IIShts wa an q W INC IN the SICK ChRm-
ber-GO Change Noted.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9O-Mr Blaine's ply
stefan. who visited him last evening, re-
ported no material change in his condition.
He was then, tie doctor said, resting easily,
and had passed comparatively comforta-
BILE day. There seemed to be some improve
ment, so far as his physical strength is con-
cerned. During the night the lights in the
sick room Frightened and lowered several
times, but there did not seem to be any,
thing serious occurring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Chioaeo's Waits Friend Dead.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2o.-Dr. George f. Ship
man, founder of the FoundIing's home, at
Wood and West Monroe streets, died yes
terday afternoon at his home at Wood
street and Ogden place DR.. Shipman had
been in feeble health for several weeks.
DIR. George e. Shipman was born in 1920,
and he came to Chicago in 1916, in his Goth
year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Worn out on the Delaware Bench,

DOVER, Del, Jan, 2O.-The general as
sembly yesterday passed joint resolution
retiring Chief Justice Co megys and Asso-
ciate Justice Houston within fifteen DAYS.
This action is the outcome of a general
demand from the legal fraternity, and
arose from the Incompetence of the judges
who have become physically infirm and,
it is said, mentally incapable through
many wears of honorable SERVICE
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O-The executive
and all the government buildings
in this city Were draped in mourning yes
terday and flags are flying at balf-mast in
honor of eXPrcsident Hayes. Tue mourn
ing will be ma ntained for thirty days in
accordance with the order of the presi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Cleveland En- Route TO Fremont.

ALBANY, Jan. 20.-Presdent-e Cleve-
land and Private Secretary O'Brien ar
rived here on the Hudson River limited
train at 2:35 o'clock yesterday afternoon
in the private car "Grassmere" on their
way to FremonI, O., to attend the funeral
of ex-President Hayes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-Including added
money to stakes the prizes to be offered
for the Worlds fair meeting of the North
western Association of Trotting and Pac-
ing Horse breeders, to be held in Septem-
Der, will aggregate 100000 The season of
sport will continue two weeks and will be
held on the grounds of the Washington
Park cluh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Highest Leavening Powe-Lates u S Govt Report
Roe! B Bs%ds@z
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Prizes for Trolting and Pacing.

1wenGy Ghousa nus eu1tors nave been in.
vited from all over the world.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
intelligence Column.

THE DAILY ARGUS DELIVERED AT YOUR
door every eveni ng for 1akc per week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

IMAM ED-A COMPETENT COOK APPLY
w at Mrs. Stuart Hsrper's, Aiken street.
South Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

WANTED-AT THE g. R. l. & P ROUND
w house at once % men 10 shovel snow and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

w ANTED-A GIRL Is YEARS OF AGE. GER
w man PREFER d, CT as nurSe Mrs, NJ .
Kohr 'ghteenth street and Sixth avenue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

IJANTED-TWO OR THREE UNFURNISH-
w ed rooms for house keeping, stea heat
preferred. Address, j. W. ID. ARGUS OFFICE.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

There is nothing gained by work
ing our teams too hard. The result
of overwork in man or beast is per-
petual injury. strain will leave
its mark forever upon the muscles
and the life. We wear out our teams,
as a rule, much too soon The or
binary man thinks that he is doing
his work economically if he can haul
an immense load-all that his team
can draw-at one time, instead of
making two loads of it II he has
three horses, he VII thoughtlessly
let one stand in the stable while the
other two may be seen on the road
straiuing under a heavy draught
My methods differ from this.
1 load lightly and make
more loads. 1t does not strain or
otherwise injure a team to walk or
trot before an empty wagon In
hauling, the only chance of injury is
in loading too heavily. and ii this is
avoided by making more loads, all
the loss that occurs is found in the
loss of time and in additional wear
of the wagon. 1t is better to lose
time than it is to lose horse or in
jure one. Then again, it is my Gus
tom TO use three horses in the team
in hauling when | have them. Why
not? What is the use in letting a
horse stand in the stable, eating hay,
while two do the work? Even if the
load is not more than heavy enough
for two horses to draw. why not
Tighten the burden by putting the
work on your three horses?-Farm-
ers Voice
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

A lawyer defending promisory note
went to lunch. leaving his books and
citations on the table in the court
room. The opposing counsel sneakcd
back into the room and changed tine
places OF all his book marks. In the
afternoon the lawyer. taking up his
books, referred the court to his au-
thorities. His lordship noted every
volume and page carefully and took
the case under consideration. In rem
dering his opinion he said: i was
inclined, after heaving the argument
OF counsel for the defendant, to non
suit plaintiff. but | find, after refer
ring to the authorities quoted by
counsel, none of them bear on this
case, and I am led to think that the
gentleman has wilfully been trying TO
insult the court He has referred me
to an action Of an Irishman who sued
the proprietor of a monkey for dam
ages for biting him. to a case Of arson.
one of burglary. two OF petty larceny
and three divorce cases, none OF
which bear on action to recovery on a
promissOry note. Perhaps the gross
est insult to the court is referring to
'Duckworth VS.. Boozyman, an action
charging defendant with breach OF
promise. Judgment for plaintiff.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

was first employed in the stables Of
Balmoral, where Prince Albert found
him, and, recognizing his excellent
qualities promoted him to the post OF
''gilIie." an attendantupon gentlemen
when hunting and fishing IN 1919 he
was chosen by the queen and the
prince to go with her majesty car
rage. In 1851 he began to lead the
queens pony in their frequent excur-
sions over the hills. He, together with
John Grant, head keeper and also a
much-trusted servant, always accom-
panied them OF those expeditions
taken incognitO, n VIII ch the queen
and Prince Albert delighted.
Born in this region and his fore
fathers before him for many genera
tions, he was well known and re-
spected throughout the Highlands
''Favorite servants" said a Deeside
Highlander to me, generally gain
their place by fattering the weak
nesses of their employer and by I'M
derhlnd measures. But IL WIS not in
that way that John Brown gained his
high place in the confidence of the
queen. He was honest to bluntness;
spoke his mind out to high and low.
Did her majesty appear in com
forta bic old cloak for her drive or
other exercise John Brown was liable
to remark with pla mess that would
send a SILVER down the back of
trained courtier: And what kind of
a thing is that you've got on to-day"
To this straightforwardness Of
speech and mind were united great
kindness of heart and a desire to
oblige. His fellow servants liked him
and trusted him-a good test-and
when he came to his place of eonidant
of the queen he did much for their
comfort
All John Browns brothers have
come into the queens service. Donald
Brown is at Osborne, Hugh Brown Is
keeper of the kennels in the home
park at Windsor, Archii aid Brown is
page in the royal household, James
Brown is the shepherd at Balmoral,
and VIM. Brown lives in the house
built by the queen at Balmo al for
John Brown and which she has given
to the Brown fami Y in perpetuity
1t is a large house of granite with
stable attached. John Brown never
occupied it in his lifetime, but his
body rested there before burial
In the castle park, on a grassy bank
near the cottage in which the queen
breakfasts and write, is a life-size
bronze statue of John Brown He is in
the dress he always wore when in at
tendance upon the queen, except, OF
course, on state or dress occasions,
the same that he wears in
the picture here. Two medals
are uDOu his breast. the one
conferred by the queen for long and
faithful service, the other for saving
her majesty's life. He holds his Glen
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17
KK0FIEDGE

Brugs comfort and improvement and
1ends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used The many, who live bet
Ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs Of physical being viii attest
the value 70 health Of tie pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
xenedy. Syrup Of Figs
It's excellence is Que TO lis presenting
IN he form most aocepiable and pleas
art to tho tasfe, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; eiiectuaiiy cleansing the system,
di4peiling calGs, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction 20 millions and
met With the approval Of the medical
profession, because Il acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
eaing them and Il is perfectly free from
every Objectionable Substance.
Syrup Of FIG is for sale By all drug
gis;s IN soc and 81 bottles, but il is man
ufactured hv the California Zig Syrup
Co. only. whose name Is printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being wen informed, y0E viii not
accept amy substitute II offered.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

A keen student in politics says: The
doctrine that politics is the broadcast,
richest and most important field OF
Christian endeavor. viii probably
seem TO many a startling propositions:
but it is one on the truth of which the
future. not only of republican govern
ment, but of Christian civilization de
pends Neither of these can be re-
garded as secure until it is accepted
as a principle of Christian ethics.
That a man can no more stand idly
by and see public evils prevail and
expect to be held guiltIess than if he
were a willing witness Of his brothers
murder. The neglect of political duty
by good menis'the chief source of the
suffering from misgovernment by bad
men. And so IL will be as long Us men
and money are gods and worshipped
as such. Give us morals in politics.
The life OF our country depends upon
it-American Enterprise.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

sle dust from them and
brushing, then apply strong lather
of CASTLE soap by means of a hard
brush; wash the lather off with clean
water and afterward with alum
water When dry the colors will
generally be found to be restored.
To wash muslin dress: Make a
good lather and wash the muslin in
cold water, never putting it into
warm water, even to rinse it II the
muslin is green. add a wine-glass of
vinegar to the water in which it is
rinsed; if lilac. the same quantity Of
ammonia For black and white mus
Inns, use small quantity of sugar of
lead.
Fresh iron rust and fresh mildew
stains are best removed by soaking
the article which they are on in sour
milk. and after it has lain for day
and night in the milk rub the spots
vigorously with the hand in the milk.
Where mildew or iron rust is on a
white fabric it may be completely
bleached out by the use of salt and
lemon juice, laying the article in
strong sun.
The stimulating qualities OF oat-
meal are very remarkable. These
are extracted, we are told, and used
as medicines by physicians. Oatmeal
milk is recommended for weak stom-
achs. 1t is a wholesome and nour.
ishing drink. Put into q glass
tablespoonful of fine oatmeal, fill
with boiling water, and stir 1t until
the meal is pretty well dissolved
pour of the fluid. sweeten 20 taste,
and drink hot or cold.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

s!4ers for circtilation-cu currency be-
ing at premium over goddard Sec
rotary Carlisle has ordered the
printers engaged in this work 20 put
in two extra hours every day Now
this money is grabbed up at q TO a
per cent premium and has behind it
nothing but BONG promising to pay
so much, the bond being signed by
Uncle Sam. Next we viii bet one of
these notes-when we get it--that no
such money can be sold at a premium
or passed at all ON the future good
faith or redemption of any gold mine
in the world. As the boys say--nary.
Gold, like any other uncerts in char
acter, must show down before it can
get credit. 1t has no collateral of
good faith or character behind it.
Then why not make this good faith
OF Uncle Sam the basis of our money?
After all the noise, it is all there is
behind gold or silver, or any money
1.-The superscription of Cesar
That remark was made by a sound
fiat money man, and it is as sound
doctrine as any other preached round
about Capernaum- City JOur-
nal
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Phat monster wine vat, the famous
.-tun OF Heidelberg. which we have
been taught from childhood TO consid
er the most gigantic receptacle for
liquid ever made Of wood and bound
with iron hoops, has at last been ex-
celled in shape Of giant cssk built
for the Blatner Brewing company OF
Munich The Blatner cask. but re-
Gently finished, is los feet in diameter
and 81 feet deep. 1t was inaugurated
with a ball in which 27j couples took
part, and at one time, it is said, there
were 800 people on the floor of the
cask, lot counting the walters, musi-
clans, etc Besides the above no in
considerable floor space was taken up
by the stage erected for the orchestra,
the two pianos ana fine dinner table.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Joshua Wheeler, before the Kansas
state board of agriculture, read a pa
per on the above subject, of which
the following is an extract;
We think with all the ADVANTAGE of
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Some Republican papers are for free
coinage of silver at the ratio Of l6 10 l.
So are some Democratic papers.
Some Republican papers are aga nst
free coinage.
So are some Democratic papers.
Some Republican congressman are
n aking speeches for free coinage.
So are some Democratic congress-
men.
Some Republican congressman arc
making speeches against free coinage.
So are some Democratic congress-
men.
Some Democrats think Cleveland d
statesman and patriot
SO do most of the Republicans.
Some Democrats think Cleveland
a traitor to the interests of the
masses of the penpie; but they are
Thomas Jefferson Democrats.
Some Republicans agree with them
fully; but they are old fashioned Abe
Lincoln Republicans.
Some Republicans are getting awful
sick-ditto many Democrats
Where are we at?-Wcstarn Advo-
cate.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17
How do You stande

The government pays $500 for the
use mail coach from New York to
San Francisco distance of 5000
miles. 1t is to be presumed the rail-
road companies make profit on the
transaction. 1t costs no more to haul
a passenger coach than a mail coach.
Sixty passengers to the coach at $50
each, which is the through trip rate.
makes 50, 900. a difference of 2,64O.
which goes into the pockets Of the
Vauderbilts. Government ownership
would either reduce the through rate
to Sc or the $3.50 would go into the
public treasury. How do you stand
on this question: Pittsburg Kansan.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

dyvu to the following varieties:
Am den June, A'sxar der. Coolidge
Fas orite. Ger7-s ~. Fox's Seeding,
Barnard's Eariy, Old Nixon free.
Health's Cling. This list will give
peaches from Jsly to October But
letno man suppose that fruit can be
raised without proper care and eul-
ture. The soil should be well pre-
pared and well cultivated. No slip
shod methods can be successful. In
fruit growing, as well as in all other
branches of farming. the old maxim
holds good: There is no excellence
without labor. Journal of Agri-
culture.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

The people are not demanding more
bank paper and gold equivalents -
They have had enough Of that. But
they do demand enough full legal
tender paper money, issued by the
general government, to transact the
business of the cauntry without the
intervention British dudes or dcmes-
tic loan sharks. This they are kick
ing for. and they win never cease
kicking until they get it.-Beacon-
Independent.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

An electric storm at sea is one OF
the alarming experiences to which a
mariner Is exposed. but as matter
of record it Is one that Is least fruit
full Of disastrous results. As a rule.
few precautions are taken 10 guard
against a stroke Of lightning. espe-
cially in the merchant service Ships
Of war are usually fitted with light
ming conductors, a precautiOn made
necessary by the explosives stored
away in their magazines. But these
safeguards are seldom seen on a mer-
chant vessel, and, Judging by the eX-
IRENE rarity Of the cases where they
have been struck. Jacks claim that
he is safer on the ocean than on shore
during an electrical disturbance must
be admitted.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Old Dave CuIberson is credited with
the best legal head in congress, and
though on a question of political
economy he may for awhile wander a
little time sstray, you may assuredly
count on his eventually getting back
all right His change of vote on the
silver question was credit to him
self. his party and his state.-Auatin
Statesman
1t is not forgotten that the Stayos-
man was a Clark-Cuney organ last
fall Mr.. Culberson, in changing his
vote and assisting in demonetizing
silver. has gone back on all his life
record. He has proven false at last.
Such acts are betrayal OF his people
and Reputation of his life work,
speeches and pledges. Down With
him.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Her majesty's Indian empire is rep
resented in her household There are
four Of these Indians Her Indian sec
rotary, Hafiz Abdul Karin; her per
sonal attendant, who gives his arm
to her coming down the stairs etc,
and their servant and their cook. A
special part of the castle is assigned
them, where are their kitchen and
other apartments. Their food is pre-
pared by their own cook in accordance
with Hindoo customs and prejudiees.
The atmosphere of their portion of the
castle is said 10 be redolent of curry.
The Indian secretary assists her mai
esty in her study OF Hindustanee and
all four accompany the queen abroad
as well as to Osborne and Windsor
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Serviceable little mats for the
washstand may be made of bathing
toweling. After these mats have
been cut the shape and size required
the edges are overcast and finished
with blanket stitch in Shetland
wool.
Whisky will take out every kind
OF fruit stain. A child's dress will
look entirely ruined by the dark
berry stains on it. but if whisky is
poured on the discolored places be-
fore sending it to the wash it will
come out IS good as new.
A nice way to keep wax for the
work basket is to fill half-shells OF
nuts with melted wax,
two half shells closely
one end. There will
lall space at the other
which the thread will
wax is being used.
gings may be restored
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

Mills, during the campaign said the
revision of the tariff was the great
question; that silver coinage did not
amount to anything; all the silver
which the government owned might
be coined into silver dollars, that the
total would amount to about 20 cents
per capita; that free coinage would
give but temporary relief while the
robber tariff was permitted TO con-
tinue gathering its tolls Mr. Mills
has nevertheless joined the crowd
who claimed this 20 cents furnished
the people will PROSTATE values and
paralyze business. Waco News.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

The creature most tenacious OF life
is the common sea polyp. One may
be cut in two and two creatures are
the result. One may be slit length
wise into half a dozen sections, max
ing as many animals. They may be
turned inside out and enjoy them
selves just as well as before If two
be divided and placed end to end, the
result will be a monster having a head
at each end of is body.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-11-17

clear of both of these eS
builds at first on a sma
the whole work is pl;
larger scale. That is. /
that in the course of five
his business will increase
hence he will need just I
much room as at the star