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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
A PHiLOSo PHER.
DE Anew the Trials of the Farmer
Near the Village.

Near the Village.
Nearly every village has it's philoso-
pher, ofttimes in humble guise, whose
chief business is to observe the WAYS
OF the world and duly moralize there
on Such a philosopher held forth
IN the corner grocery the other even
ing to small crowd of listeners
There are lots of farmers, ''he began,
who think they can turn everything
they touch into gold, if they can only
locate near some village where there's
business going on. Well now let me
tell you that on an average there
never was a bigger mistake in the
world. You look around the outskirts
of any large village or city in the
state and see if what | tell YOU isn't
true.
you'll find some good farmers liv-
ing close to the towns, but you'll Fl nd
a heap more of men that farm a little,
keep shop little, work out carpen-
tering or in the factory little, and
sit round good deal and don't amount
in the end to much of anything any
way I've known lots of EN- of just
that sort. If they had farms too far
from town to loaf in the stores and to
catch up so many Jobs as they call
EN-, they'd attend city to business
and run the farm to make a dollar out
of it. But this edge of the village
business spoils them
Lets see, Uncle Sam, rejoined a
long face listener, you talk pretty
well, but where is your farm located?"
''Oh, in the edge of the village of
course. 1t has spoiled me as well as
the rest of EN-, and that's what set
me TO preachin' about it :,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

Who hath no' own'd with raptuI e-smittcn frame
The power Of grace, the mage Of n me?
asks Campbell, The poet, in his Plcasue s OF
Hope" Pleasures Of Hope, forsooth. Mary and
many woman knows them no longer. They are
in despair about THAR health. They are run
down, debiluaed, sufferiI from what they know
not. 1t may be dysr cp la. heart disease liver or
kidney disease; any or all Of thom. The sick
nessCs of women are cured by Dr. Piercu's Fa-
vJrite PrescriI ton. That where the magic of
a name CON es in. This improves digestion, in
vigoretes the system, enrtches The blood. dspels
aches ard pains. produces refreshing s'eep, dis
pes nervou' mes and melar choly, and builds up
DO the flesh and strength of these reduced be-
low healthy standa d. II i a legitimate medi-
cine, not beverage. Contains alcohol to inc
bratc; sugar or syrup TO sour in the stomach
and cause distress. it is as peculiar in it, COM
position as il i IN ryelous in its RENE dial re
suits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
A PERTICKLER MAN.
UNCLE jim WARNER HAD HIS IDEAS
ABOUT A FUNERAL.

He Was Willing to Die, but He Wanted IN
erwise He Proposed to Live Right On.
A Question of Pride.
Copyright, 1925, by Charles B. Lewisl
Uncle jim Warner had been poorly all
winter, and when spring came we at Straw
berry hill saw that his days were numbered.
lie had always shown himself to be kind
hearted and obliging, and everybody felt
sorry at the idea of his leaving his bones in
that desolate spot. One day he sent for the
three OF us-acting as trustees of the camp
We knew that he wanted to communicate
his last wishes and give directions as to his
burial, and our hearts were sad as we as
sembled in his shanty. The poor old man
was evidently putting in his last day, and
Judge Wat ins wiped tears from his eyes
as he said:
Uncle jim, You have the sympathy of
every man N camp and we shall never for
get you"
The boys all sympathize, do thew
queried the old man.
They do
What sort of a funeral are they figgerin
on?"
AS immense as we Kin make it. Every
BODY here Will turn out, of course and per
haps well invite the fellers at Shiftless
Bend to help whoop 'er up"
That Will be nice. Got the grave To-
cated?"
No. We thought You might like to pick
the spot"
81 sorter think will. How about the
coffin?"
WAL, Uncle Jim, You know that we
can't git hold of a regla coffin out here.
but well 90 the best we kim
But I've got to hev a regular one" pro-
tested Uncle Jim. I've bin thinkin il all
| over and made up my mind to a regular
coffin, purity good suit o. clothes and a
sort o doorplate with my name on it
But look here, Uncle Jim. how we goin
| to git reslar coffin over here from Sacra-
mento.'
Dunno but it's got to be done. I don't
| propose u be buried in no wood box.
| 'Twouldn'J be right by my relashuns, Won
know, and I'm sartin l wouldn't feel a bit
| at home"
But consider the circumstances. Uncle
Jim" protested the judge as he grew anx-
| ious. ut a trip of 'leven days over and
! back"
Can't help it if it takes 30 days
! And 'tIin't a bit likely we kin find TO
/ d"orplate over thar neither"
| You've got to-" doCgedly replied Uncle
Jim. I've allus had hard time of it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

''Ho COFFIN AND DOOR PLATE, no DEP
alive, and when I'm dead I want to take
some leetle comfort. If you fellers are so
sorry as YOU purtend to toe, you won't be
grudEe me these things"
we might git swaller tailed coat Of
somebody, but as to t'other things I'm
afeared We can't promise. We've got some
bewtiful cedar boards over
Cant doit, boys, Can't possibly do it,
interrupted Uncle Jim. I'm goin off in
style or not at all
But you don't 20 fur to say you won't
die onless you kin hev all them things2'
That exactly it! No coffin and door
plate, no die
But yen hev to, Uncle Jim
Not ty burned sight! I'm willin you
boys should run the funeral, but I'm run
min the yin bizness myself and don't want
any interference"
Hahn you a leetle pertickler. Uncle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
THE ARIZONA KICKER.
How "A Distinguished Editor Received a
Live Governor,

Live Governor.
The other day, when it was rumored
around town that the governor of New
Mexico woUld >topin this town for couple
OF hours as he passed through on his way to
Prescott score of our most eminent citi-
zens made rush for THE KICKER Office TO
ascertain what we were going to do about
it. They instinctively realized that as the
editor and proprietor OF great family news
paper, to which is attached a grocery, meat
market, harness shop, boot and shoe store,
feed store and gunshop, ard a. mayor Of the
town and an honored member of the terri
torial coun Vi the duty of entertaining the
distinguish I'd stranger would fall upon our
shoulders. Each citizen was asking him
self if we were the critter to fill the Capand
cover this community with "a mantle ii
glory. They came by twoS and threcS They
looked palefaced and worried To IT, ir
great surprise and glad relief they fpuud =
calm and smiling. We sat with orr r,;.t Co..
the editorial table hummiuE Att tire
Bali a. placidly as If no convuls!n. ~ "a.
ture was due that afternoon. Wurn orr
fellow towHsmcn were assured thar we lad
shaken hands with three different prlsi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
! b~Cutuinded.

The mayor, III his capacity Of registrar of
marriages put the usual question to the
bridegroom:
Jules Esprit ilaulcr, do you consent to
take Mile N1ctorinc Eugene I.au.our. here
present to be your welded wife"
\ long silence. Then suddenly. "a if
awakening from dream. the young man
said:
Beg pardon, your worship, were you
speaking to me:"-St. Lonis Globe Demo
crat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

Wjllis-Rowride says he has q horse for
sale.
Wallace! don't Doubt il. sold him
one the other day.-Tit-B.t
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

First Chuck lchead-Oh, SAY. why is it
that whenever WoppleS i referred to you
always speak of HIM a. n friend indeed
Second Chuck lehead- Because he's al.
ways III need. lyu Life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

"A few million wears hence the sun will
give out no more heat"
well, most of Us won't be in need of
heat. Life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

Ca- carly.
Dr. Coffee has treated over 700 patterns in
oxford and graepor, and over 100 IN and ahou:
|Glg-s. Go sulari0n free on first trip.
z w.. strlishteu CROSS or SQUiNT EYES in
i 70 minutes.
Removes CATARACT IN two minutes.
Ftry-inne or film over the eyes -one minute.
l'.gctimY-.w0 minutes.
TuIr,l- ~ o. our Of lids and Wild hairs, etc,
moved quickly.
,0p1iu- of Lichryma' ttea-l Duct, causing an
r-ow n. tears permanently cured.
-0Tr-- IgWDrs lE nose or ears removed il two
-lI-es
Opening Of 'ao EGstaChian Tube leading from
.,os. o. ear .u two minutes.
Removing TJu-as and Clipping Uvula, ore
-lLfa.
Every one ~ tho above operations perform.
.'f cataract, and patients IN 90 home with
CATARACT. PTERYGINNE for film over the
'-ll, bpoc'e- Of COnea, blindness weak.
'lis'Y o,e', gEanula ed lids, chronic red sore
!a', Wild mars, entropIum or turning in of eve
ID. 9.sta.es OF laChrymal duct (tear duct, tu-
-2', Of eye, cyterDation Of eye bali. All sur
~. Diseases OF The eye and its nerves.
Az TIE AND CHRONIC NASAL CATARRU
s ..- forms cured permanently. Dana
|pIpls. ilm0rs, hawking and splitting, enlarged
colreues-
DEAFNESS can cure so per cent Of these
l.es Can tell in Eve minutes If durable. l
.l,r lsny cases in one treatment
Sy!>hS IN EARS can cure in every case.
nl>LAahGiG EARS-I can cure in every case
BRONCHITIS AND LUNG TROUBLE cnred
.,L --.irFh can be cured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
W hat Kind?

Sam-Do you mean to say Miss Fay has
refused you?
Tom-EXactly so.
Sam Surprised What kind of a girl is
she anyhow
Tom sadly. - Unkind. - Detroit Free
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

The word reverend" occurs but once
in the Bible, which is in the ninth verse
of the eleventh psalm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
CaStOria.

-Castoria is an excellent medicine fer chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their children
DR.. G. G. osaoop,
Lowell Mass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

"Castoria is the bes: remedy for children Of
which I en- acquainted. ] hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
Etead Of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr. J. F. KIScHEoK
Conway, Ark.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24
CaStoria.

Tho Centaur Company, II Murray Street, New
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-10-24

He Was Willing to Die, but He Wanted IN
BE Treated Well and In Good STYLE; 9th
erwise He Proposed to Live Right On
A Question of Pride.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
A MILE AND A HALF A DAY.
Kansas City journal,

There are few people that know that
Kansas City's newest railroad is being
pushed OH into new territory at the
rate of a mile and a half a day. But
1t is fact. 1t Is at this rate that the
track on the Kansas City, Pittsburg
and Gulf line is now being put down.
This road is not wandering around
over the country seeking houses, hut
is making the most direct available
line southwark, with view of reach
ing its ultimate destination as directly
as possible. Fortunately, in doing
this, it will penetrate large and pro-
ductive territory that has never been
accessible to Kansas City trade, and
when reached by this road will GER
iainly he q great addition to the scope
of our business.
There has been very little fuss made
over the building OF this new railroad
line. It's projectors have gone right
along with the enterprise content with
the promise of splendid results for
their reward. Probably not one per-
son in ten living in this city has ever
seen the handsome and commodious
depot building erected by the company
at Second street and Broadway, yet
the amount OF traffic already handled
there is a most cheering indication Of
what may be expected within the
coming year. The road is commonly
spoken Of as "the Martin road" a de-
served compliment to the foresight
and enterprise Of Colonel f. l.. Martin,
who saw the opening for the line and
proceeded to occupy the land.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
II should be In Every House.

J. Il. Wilson. 81 Cav ST., Sharps.
burg, Pa. says he will not be with
out Dr.. Kings New Discovery ton
Consumption, Coughs aud Colds,
that it cured his wife who wa:
threatened with Pneumonia after an
attack of "La Grippe" when vari'
Gus other remedies and several
physicians had done her no good
Robert Barber, of Cooksport, Pa,
claims Dr.. Kings New Discovery
has done him more good than any.
thing he ever used tor Lung Trou'
BILE. Nothing like it. Try il. Free
trial bottles at J. e.. POlstcr's Drug
Store. Large bottles, soc. and $l.OO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29

For years the editor of the Burling-
ton Junction (MO.,) Post has been SUBJ
ject 10 cramp collie or fits of indiges-
ton, which Frustrated him tor several
hours and untitled him for business
for two or three days. For the past
year he has beeh using Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
whenever occasion required, and it
has invariably given him prompt re-
lief. Is and 30 cent bottles for sale by
j. q. Polsier. .
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
Notice of Final settlement.

The State of Kansas, 4.
Cherokee county,
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate Of Ellen Mann, lie.
ceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that
shall apply, ut The next Term Of the probate
court, in and for said county, sitting NJ the court
house, in Columbus, county Of Cherokee, state
OF Kansas, on the LIST day Of May, A. ID 1888,
for = iull and final settlement OF said estate.
Z. NJ. WILLIAMS, Administrator
Ofthe estate Of Ellen Mann, decreased.
April LIST, A. d. 1855.
First publication April 8, 1888. ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
List OF Letters

Remaining in the post-cl!ce at Bax.
Ter Springs, Kansas, tor the week
ending April 2G, 1893. which il
rot called iur within two weeks will
be sent to the dead letter office al
Washington. ID. c.:
Newgale, John Mellon, W
Bailey, Mrs Eliza . Page, Miss Louisa
Brant, L A Langtord, Miss Maud
Persons calling Tor amy OF the above
letters will please say advertised,
giving date OF list.
WV. MARCH, p. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
Iincklen,s Arnica Snlve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands. ch;lblains, corns and all skin
eruplions, aud positively cures piles
or no pay required. Ii is guaranteed
20 give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 2Jc per box. For
sale by j. G. Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29

The Short Greek Republican pur-
chased The exclusive right To use the
Taylor Chronatic Printing Process in
Galena aud came out last week with a
supplement- printed in coloIs. The
NEWS bought the exclusive right for
Baxter Springs and can do your print
ing in as many c0lOrs as you wish.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song
of praise.-A purer medicine does
not exist and 1t is guaranteed to do
all that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys. will remove Pimples,
Boils, Salt Rhenm and other affec-
tons caused by impure blood.-WIll
drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all Malarial
tevers.-For cure OF Headache, Con-
s,ipati0n and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Eniire satisfaction guar
an,eed. or money refunded. Price
20 cts. and 81 per bottle ut j. &, Pol
ster's Drug Store. 5
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29

Galena Times: G. w. Daniels, un-
willingly accompanied by A. Willard,
both OF Baxter Springs were at the
Banks hotel for dinner Saturday. Mr..
Daniels apologized for The company
he was keeping by telling us that they
were here on purely necessary bust.
ness matter. There are no crap games
allowed in Galena, and for that reason
there was no need of the apology COM
ing from the other party.
For a number OF years / have been
subject TO violent attacks of inflamma-
tory rheumatism which generally
lasted about TWO months. On the first
of this month was attacked in the
knee aud suffered severely for two
days, when l procured hottie OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and it re-
lieved me almost Instantly. ] there
fore most chccrtu'ly recommend il TO
those who are similarly afflicted every.
whcre.-R. ID. WHITLEY. Martindale,
N. c., Feb. 1858. Mr.. Whitley is a
very prominent man IN this place and
his disease was very widely known as
he suffered such severe pain. w. NJ.
HoUsToN Il Co., Merchants, Martin
dale, N. &. 30 cent bottles for sale by
J. G. Polster.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29

We would say TO our delinquent
subscribers that now is very good
time to pay what is due us on SUBJ
scription. A subscription bill comes
under the head of labor and material,
for which there is nothing exempt.
There is no desire on our part to put
anyone to any trouble. but we must
have our money when IL is due.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-29

The sixth annual convention of the
Kansas Christian Endeavor Societies
will be held in Hutchinson, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, May 2G, y and
Is. Free entertainment will be pro-
vided for 100 delegates by the cili-
zens OF Hutchinson, and they extend a
cordial welcome TO all who will at
tend the convention. One fare round
trip has been named by the railroads
rs the rate from all points in Kansas,
Kansas City aud -. Joseph, Mo.
Good from May ~ TO 30, inclusive,
Children under twelve years will tie
sold tickets at one.half of this rate.
From many places excursion trains will
be run, and from others special cars
will he attached TO the regular trains.
For information regarding trains aud
cars, write 20 the corresponding serre-
,ary L. l.. ROXY, Topeka.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

Cattlemen are not pleased with the outlook for buyers or their treat ment at theIr hands. Prices are unsatisfactorily low, from $1,75 per hundred. The buyers have several times waited for a good herd to be rounded up, and then pick from it the cream only, of from 25 to 50 per cent of the animals. Then these prices are not always cash, One buyer got about $500 worth, and let the cattlemen draw on him for it. The draft was returned with the in- scription: Says he has no money now. Will pay as soon as he can" " The same party wrote on for more cattle to sell. that he might add to those already received. This offer was not accepted. It seems the cattlemen are dependent on the buy CTS; the buyers on the butchers :; and the butchers on the consumers :; and all of them are financially pinched.-Tucson Citizen,
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

Prospector: Residents of Co., chise county of several years ago, will remember the arrest of J. w. HIllman at Fairbank and his sub- sequent incarceration in jail, on a charge of being implicated in 8 plot to beat an insurance company out of $15,0OO. He had his life in- sured ten years before. He was pronounced dead and buried by his wife, who commenced suit for the amount of his policy. The company contested it and offered a reward of $10,000 for Hillman's ap- prehension.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

the grandeur of Arizona's climate and it's wonderful undeveloped re; sources. All the capital that has ever come to Arizona for invest- ment, it is safe to say, has been in fuenced to come by the represents tion of the opportunities existing here for profitable investment made by some newspaper. The editor of a paper contributes more free labor for the upbuil1ing of his commun- ity than is expended by anyone else for pay, and still, how little his la- bors for the common good are ap- preciated as a rule, and how little encouragement is extended to him by those who are to reap the bene- fits of his daily toll. The newspa- pers deserve more encouragement and patronage than they get in Ari- ZOna.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

Major Powell attributes the pref erence on the part of the most ciy- ilized people of antiquity for dry districts for settlement to the fact, borne out, he says, by numerous analysis of soil Tn America, that Tn dry regions the earth is far rich CT in minerals necessary to plant life, than in wet countries where they are largely washed out of the soil. Hence, in dry regions, simple irrigation suffices to produce a lux uriant vegetable growth, whilst the soil of moist regions is rapidly ex- hausted. It seems that the more we learn of the antique world the more justified, on all kinds of ground, is the admiration which hitherto it has been held mainly on the score of literary superiority.- Phoenix Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21
Highest of all in Leavening Powe-Laest U S. Govt Report R|HAl Bakins Bs.siass'!
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The commission appointed to treat with the Yuma Indians in ref erence to opening the reservation, have completed their labors very successfully. Every Indian on the reservation over eighteen years of age has signed the treaty. and the commission can be complimented on their efficient work. The sum of $15,OOO was appropriated by congress to pay the expenses of this commission, and only S25OO was used. This is breaking the record, for such commissions usu- ally use all there is to be spent.- Yuma Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

A creole, strictly speaking, is any person born in this country or the West Indies, of European ances. tors; also any person born in or near the tropics, and this is the sense in which the word is usvally employed. The use of the word, however, has been by some restrict ed first to children of foreign pa rents born in Louisiana, and, sec. ond, to children of Spanish or French parents born in Louisiana, and then in the north the word has been perverted so that it is believed to imply some strain of negro blood in a person to whom it is applied. It does not imply anything of the sort.-Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

There is bill pending in Con gress providing for the issuing ol postal fractional currency, in de- nominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents. This is intended to furnish the public with a convenient form of money for transmission through the mails. It is to displace the postal notes, which are to be with drawn from sale January 1st, 1894. This fractional postal currency would be furnished at it's face value and without the formality now nec- essary to get a postal note. There are branches of business involving small transactions which would be sensibly aided by such a currency for inclosure in letters.-Philadel- phia Ledger.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-12-21

The case of the Territory versus Booth, the Wilcox school teacher accused of seducing school girls, was continued for the term on a motion of the district attorney, who stated to the court in an embarrass- ed manner that the prosecuting wit ness was in a condition which would not allow her to testify at this term of court. An investigation of the meaning of the district attorneys words proved that Miss Winnie King had given birth to a girl baby at her rooms in the San Jose House at Tombstone. The birth was pre- mature.-Silver Belt.