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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
BUSINESS DIRECTORY


BOOKS, WALL PAPER, ETC.
Champion, R, IT'S Second avenue.
RESTAURANT.
Alla,s. L, 1908 Second avenue.
FURNITURE AND CARPETS
Cordes, F, 1902 Second avenue.
GLOVES AND FURs.
Bennett. Geo. 1905 secor d.ayenue.
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Emig, ", 1907 Second avenue.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
Beeeln, J H 1903 Second avenue.
BAKERS.
Munro, DE hue & Anderson. 2ss Market Square.
DRUGGISTS.
Thomas. H. 1890 Second avenue.
Speidel, C.i16o7 Second avenue.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS.
Blake 4 Murphy, 1910 Third avenue.
WALL PAPER, ETC.
Adams Wall Paper Co. 3iosI4 Twentieth street
GROCERs.
Buncher. Chas A, eaI Twentieth street.
Hess Bros. 1890 Second avenue.
BROOKS & Thiemsn, O01 Fifth svenue.
Kuschmann, Robt, es07 Fourth avenue.
Long. y, second avenue and Nineteenth street.
Browner & Co. 1891 Fifth svenue.
UNDERTAKEN.
Knox, B r, 400 Twentieth street.
HARDWARE, STOVES AND MANTELs
Nofteker, ] T, 800 Twentieth street
LAUNDRY.
Parker'e Laundry, 17a4 Third avenue.
COD, e2l and sa3 Eighteenth street.
BREwERIES.
Rock Island Brewing company.
MEAT MARKET.
Schroeder hans, 3li Twentieth street.
Tri-City Packing and Provision Co, 9Th and 10Th
JEwELER AND OPrIcIAN.
Ramser,J & Son, 1877 Second avenue.
MILLINERY.
Blackburn & co,il5l9 Second avenue.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Boston Shoe store, 1923 Second avenue.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
Harris. Geo W D. 20 Seventeenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
.HE best investment

THE best investment
L in real estate is to keep build.
ings well painted. Paint protects
the house and saves repairs. You
sometimes want to sell-many a
good house has remained unsold
for want Of paint. The rule should
be, though, "the best paint or
none" That means
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

With eyes fastened on the pathway,
with teeth hard shut, with words Of
prayer rising to his lips and constant
struggle against the feeling of despair
seeking a lodgment in his heart, the
faithful old slave pressed on, mile
after mile, and suddenly found himself
confronted by party Of horsemen in
blue uniforms. The goal had been won,
and as he realized it up went went his
arms, and he sank down on the icy road.
Runaway darby, but he isn't pur.
sued that can see," observed the cap
tain of the troop as he ordered halt.
"Some of you men Hven him up with
a sip of whisky
A sergeant dismounted and put a
flask to Uncle Ben's lips and forced
some of the contents down his throat.
In couple of minutes the old man sat
up and looked around.
Were you running away" asked
the captain rs he rode closer.
"Whar-whar Mars Custer:" gasp.
ed Uncle Ben in reply.
General Custer? Oh, he's some
miles away. Did you want to see him!'
Miss Sunshine dun wants him, sal
wants him to cum quick! De gorril
las an de sojers am up dar tryin to burr
de house an kill eberybody!'
Uncle Ben was so overcome that j,
took g minutes to get his story straight
The troopers numbered only about hall
company and had been sent out to in
| tercept Confederate mail courier who
was expected to enter that valley
through Hempstead's gap. three mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
CHAPTER XXVu

Uncle Ben had started out bravely
enough, but after he had Travelled mile
or SO he found himself growing faint
and weak. He was not only an old man,
but the exciting scenes through which
he had passed in the last few hours, to-
gether with the physical pain he had
endured, were quite sufficient to tax his
strength to the. utmost. He fought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28

get in one of the defenders, but this did
not happen. After expanding enough
cartridges to equip a whole company
for raid the firing suddenly ceased.
Now, then, Yank, they alI's comm
to clus quarters, and want yo'r help!"
said Steve Brayton as he proceeded to
raise Kenton to sitting position and
prop him up as before. "Yo' take the
shotgun. Both bar'ls ar loaded with
buckshot. and yo' orter drap about TO- of
the critters and wing two or three mo'r'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-28
Strictly Pure
White Lead

You cannot afford to use eAeab
Paints. To be sure ofgetting Strict.
ly Pure White Lead, look at the
brand any of these are safe:
Southern" Red Seal. -
Collier" Sc
"Shipman,"" Fahnestock."
For CoLoRs.-National Lead Co.'S
Pure White Lead Uniting Colors.
These colors are sold in one-pound cans, each
can being sufficient to tint IS pounds of Strictly
Pure White Lead the desired shade; they are II,
no sense ready-mixed paints. but a combination
of perfectly pure coors in the handiest form 10
tint Strictly Pure White Lead
A good many Thousand dollars have been
saved property-owners by having our book on
painting and color-card. Send us postal card
and get both free.
NATIONAL LEAD co.
Chicago Branch,
State and Fifteenth Streets, Chicago.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT which APP
peared in our columns some time since, an
nouncin9 snsc;sl arrangement with DR.. B.
]. Kendall Co., of Enosburgh Falls. Vt,
publishers of "A Treatise on the Horse
and his Diseases" whereby our subscribers
were enabled to obtain copy of that valu-
able work FREE by sending their address
land inclosing a two-cent stamp for mailing
same) to DR.. B. ]. Kendall Co., is renewed
for limited period. We trust all will
avail themselves of the opportunity of OBJ
tanning this valuable work. To every lover
OF the horse it is indispensable. IS it treats
IN . simple manner all the diseases which
aftiict this noble animal. Its phenomenal
sale throughout the United States and Can
sda makes Il Standard authority. Mn.
Ton TINS Para WINES SENDING PoR I'm
TR1X11R.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Garden City, Kansas, Janu-
airy 18th. 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intenr
ton to make final proof III support Of hf
claim and that said proc! will lie made DE
fore the Probate Judge of Ford county. Kan
sas, mt Dodge City, Kansas, on the 3D. day OF
March. 1894. viz:
Jacob SteGens. homestead entry No. 1888,
for the southwest quarter of section thirty
three (33). township twenty seven i27) south,
range tvs enty SIX t:6l west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva
tion of, said land, viz:
Franz Boeael Jess, williams. Joachim
link and Rufus Charles. al Of Dodge CITY,
Eansas. d. n. FROST, Register.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
A Speedy Dash.

Il see the hundred-yards record has
been broken"
Indeed! When?"
"A man has fallen from the top of
St Paul's steeple in London, to the
bottom. Covered the distance in six
life
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Cause for Thankfulness.

Cause for ThankfulHess.
An exchange relates this incident OF
life in an apartment house:
Boy-Father sent me up to say that
he would be very thankful If you
wouldn't lay any more carpets to.
nlguI; ne CAN'T Sleep.
New Tenant-Go down and tell yoae
father not to let my hammering pre-
vent him from feeling thankful. Tell
him to be thankful his carpets are
laid, and, above all, to be thankful b
sent you up instead of coming himself.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

Napoleon used 20 s:y clever things"
said Hicks. For instance this: "A
beautiful woman p!eases the eye, a
good woman pleases the heart; one is
a jewel, the other treasure
"Yes, that wasn't bad. wonder
what he would have called woman
who was both beautiful and gOod?''
said Dawson.
"a daisy, guess" returned Hicks.
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
The Right Word. After All.

Uncle Mose-I don't like dat yaller
niger dat's calm on my daughtah a
little bit. He am too mucilaginous.
Watts-What in the thunder do you
mean by saying that he is too mucil-
agirous?
Uncle Mose-I mean he is stuck on
hissclf. oh co'se.-Indianapolis Jour
nal
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
The New Ritual.

She-So you think Forgive us our
debts as we forgive our debtors, pc
tition too hard for humanity.
He-Yes 1t should be Forgive Us
our debts as we forgive ourselves for
owing others. Life.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Fi,stPaIlica:ion December q, 1893.

Fi,stPui lica.ion December p, 1893.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City, Hans, Deem
Der 20. 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice or his intention %
make final pfoof in support Of his claim, and
of the District Court Of Ford county, Kansas,
at Dodge City, X ansas, on January 81, 1894. viz:
John Il. Shumar1, +. II. E. No. 1888. for lots
six 90 and seven 20 and east half of the south
west qua rier Of section six TO- ownship twenty
eight (2S) south. range twenty six (26) west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF
said land. viz:
Samuel G. Rhodes. Of Ensign, Kansas, Frank
NJ Cruce william L. Adams and Henry Plum
kett. all u Dodge City. Kansas.
ID. NJ. FROST, Register.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Making Sure OF 1t.

Host hate to send you out in such
clustering night as this, old fellow.
Guest-It is raining pretty hard. I
SAY, couldn't you loan me your UNI
brella?
Host-Certainly; and-er|l guess
IN walk home with you myself. I
really need the exercise.-Judge.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
In a Restaurant.

Guest-What have you got?
Waitcr-rve got liver, calves brains,
pigs feet
F.; Gucst-Hold up there! 1 don't want
"a description Of your physical peculiar
titles. What have you got to eat is
what l want to know-Texas Siftin9A
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
He Was y Desperate Man

Mrs. Newlywed (indignantly)-And
you took the cake put in the window
to cool and ate it! How dare you?
Hulking Henry, the tramp Caught in
the act, and consequently humble)-A
starving man will eat almost anything,
mum.-BOStOn Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
An Important Point.

Professor in History lin the young
ladies' seminary)-Having finished the
sad story of this episode in the life Of
Marie Antoinette, I should be glad to
answer any questions you may feel in
clined to ask.
The Class lin unisou)-What did she
have on?-Chicago Record.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
And She Didn't Come.

Mrs. Norris-Do you mind my hav-
ing a dressmaker in the house next
week?
Mr.. Norris (craftily)-No, not if she's
pretty.-Truth.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Got a Light Sentence.

Got q Light Sentence.
Judge-Have you anything to say be-
fore sentence is passed?
Prisoner-No, your honor, except to
call your attention to the fact that that
fool lawyer what defended me was APP
pointed by yourself.-N. Y. Weekly
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

"This," said the attendant, as he led
the way through the incurable ward,
''is one Of the worst cases we have. He
was once a newspaper man."
But what is his hallucination?'
asked the visitor, anxiously.
He thinks he has money" answered
the attendant, sadly.-Puck.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
4 Ira { q! O"rS.

Manie-Uncle &c, rye Is going to
give sister !:tta ava! 1t the wedding
Tommy iinmpa eacr i..r ,iio,'' ~
si,.. Ii .l., il hrr.elf chicago t'r.yIar
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

Matronly Caller-I1 you have . mo-
ment to spare I should like to show You
a plan / have devised for saving the
women and children in burning thea
tiers or concert halls by letting down
from the ceiling large box or In
closure made of asbetOs.
Prominent Architect disposed to be:
facetious)-But how about saving the
poor men?
Matronly Caller-O, they'd. all be out
of the building, you know. before the
thing could drop.-Chicago Tribune
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Tair-Mindcd.

I'm a...ays willing to meet a mar
halfway" observed Charley Shortpar-
magnanimously. as he settled with his
tailor n, City cents on the dollar -
PCc,S
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Not Wholly Stupl,

: Drummer - That fellow Gilleland
doesn't know enough to 60 in when h
rains.
Nolles-That n.Sy &c, but he knows
enough to steal an umbrella when -
needs it.-Truth
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

a COn01deF0te Hu0boD0.
Wife-This turkey is much smaller
than thought it was There Is not
enough to 60 around.
Husband-That's so. think under
the circumstances I had better eat 1t
myself, 80 at least somebody will have
a SQUARE meal.-Texas Siftinga
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Bound to Go to Jail, Anyhow.

Bound to Go to jail, Anyhow.
1T appears, prisoner" said the judge,
that you are a pickpocket?."
"Well, if your honor says So" said
the prisoner, II dassn't deny it, for
fear of bein' committed for contempt"
-Harper'S Bazaar.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Shouldn't Try Experiments.

II ate piece of mince pie last night
just before going to bed"
"How did you feel when you awoke
this morning."
II haven't been asleep yet. boston
Globe
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
TINE to Her Trimming.

True to Her Thinning.
Miss Higgins-Although my father Is
wealthy, he has always taught his
children that a good name is rather to
be chosen than great riches.
Miss Houghton-So it's true that You
are going to marry Prince Samson. is
it?-Puck.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
AN APT ECHO.

Head of Firm Entryclerk, please
..un your eye over this document
Entryclerk (echoing)-pock. yoa
meant.-Truth.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

Ono Chance for . Good Name.
Dear father" wrote James from his
college, "if you don't let me have more
money the boys will think me stingy
and miserly."
"Dear son." replied his parent. they
will then. perhaps, call you . close
Chicago Record.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
a Stand-OH.

DR.. Emdee-If were better heeled
shouldn't have to ask you for this
bill
Bagley--Guess you'll have to 1ct OF
the advice: Physician. heel thyself. y
Once Week
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
80 Place for Exercise.

20 "iacc Tor Exercise.
First Little Boy-ilas you folks ~
q piano lamp?
Second Little roy-N-e.
FirS; Little Doy-W'st &c ye1 10
wen you wants to climb?-Good News
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
A Double Play.

A Double Play.
Her piano al day she IS sounding;
But she's wholly unconscious, fear,
That she meanwhile is heavily pounding
On the sensitive drum Of my ear!
Brooklyn Life
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
What is

Casoria Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops. Soothing Syrup and Castor OIL.
It IL Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers destroys Worms alays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and fatulency.
Castoria assimates food regulates tho stomach
bowels, giving healthy aud natural sleep. Cas-.
toria is the Childrens Mothers Friend.
Castoria. Castoria
repeatedly
eoode 6ctup knownto me"
G. q. IA II D..
Low u.s. klyn, N
herwllco
and
adoftbe
aeeuhd ownh it,:
shemto
il
"a Murray Street, Nov York City.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
REM EN- DER p

The Great Rock Island Route runs all
regular trains to Englewood suburban
sIarlon, close to worlds Fair grounds,
and you can save time and trouble by
getting off at that point and avoid the
crowd in the city.
For full particulars as to tickets,
maps. rates, apply 70 any coupon ticket
Office in the United States, Canada OF
Geyico nr address:
u JNO. SEBASTIAN,
Gen1 Tkt 4 Pass. Agt., Chicaeo, IN.
81 JOHN, Gen'i Manager. Chicago, III
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26

Ayoung man and young woman
lean over the front gate. They are
lovers 1t is moonlight. He is loath
to leave, as the parting is the last. He
is about to 60 away. They swing on
the gate.
"I'u never forget yOu," ne says,
''and II death should claim me my last
thought will be Of you"
"I'l be true to you." she sobs. IN
never see anybody else or love them as
long as live"
They part. Six years later he re-
turns. His sweetheart Of former years
had married. They meet at q party.
She has changed greatly. Between
the dances the recognition takes place.
LET me see," she muses., with her
fan beating tattoo on her pretty
hand, WAS it you or your brother
whom I used to know
Really, don't know" he says.
probably my father. "-Pearson's
Weekly
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
An Encore.

"How did your son do at college last
year, Mrs. Wilkins"
Every we'll, indeed. He did so fine
ly as freshman that he got an en-
core.
"A WHAT"
IAN encore The faculty have re-
quested him to repeat the year."-Ilar-
per'S Bazaar.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
GREkf ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
TO the EAST.


BEST DINING CAR SERVICE IN the WORLD.
The Rock Island is foremost in adopt.
ing any advantage calculated to i'm
prove speed and give that luxury, safety
and comfort that popular patronage de-
hands. Its equipment is thoroughly
complete with vestibuled trains, mag
nilicent dining cars, sleepers and chair
coaches, all the most elegant, and of
recently improved patterns.
Faithful and capable Management
and polite, homes: service from en-
ployes are important items. They are
q double duty-to the Company and to
travelers-anl IL is sometimes a task
difficult OF accomplishment. Passen-
gers on this line viii iind little cause
for complaint on that ground.
The Importance of this Line can be
better understood if short lesson in
geography be now recited.
What is the great Eastern termini Of
the Rock Island Route?-Chicago.
What other sub-Eastern termini has
it?-PeOria. To what important POINTS
does it run trains to the NorthwestS-
St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota,
anu Tatertown and Sioux Falls, Da-
kota- To what important Iowa and
Nebraska points?-Des Moines, Daven
port, Iowa; Omaha and Lincoln, Ne
Or0Ska.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Engaged On the Spot.

Lady of the House Ito servant apply
ing for situation)-YOu were in the
service of my friend, Baroness X;
why were you sent away?
Servant-Please. ma'am. for listen
ing at the doors.
Lady-Ah, then l will take you
only you must promise to tell me all
you heard. Bourgeoise.
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
Castoria.

"CaskoFia ID an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good eject upon their children"
Dn. G. G. OooooD,
Lowell Mass
The Globe-republican., 1894-01-26
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Of the financial condition of the Western
Banking Co. at Bucklin, State of Kansas, at
the close of business on the 10th day OF
JAM, 1894.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-26
IN THE PROBATE COURT.
Judoe Jenkins Sits in Some Interesting Cases
The Chinese Entsngled in the Meshes
Of the law.

Wednesday Charlie Kim sued ii. N.
Maxey for 1928. claimed to be due
him for services rendered Maxey while
in the hotel business. Charlie Kim is
a meek-eyed Celestial and could he
have procured a change of venue to
the Flowery Kingdom would probably
have recovered as prayed for. But a
Caldwell jury couldn't see things the
same as they seen them on the bottom
side of the world, so Charlie Kim got
LETT. Frank J. Smith conducted the
defense with his usual Skill and sue
cess. Yesterday issued was joined IN
Judge Jenkins court in case entltleu
The State of Idaho VS.. Geo. tiuntly,
assault; Charlie Kim, same Chlnaman,
complaining witness. In this case the
undlsputed evidence was that Huntly
and Charlie Kim had mlsnnder-
standing in John Johnson's livery OF,
lice nuntly claimed that Kim called
him harsh names WhereupOn ne
tEluntly) elected Kim from the Office
and proceeded to chaStiZe the unman-
nerly Chinese with full grown horse.
whip. In confirmation Kim showed
the results of the whipping on his
naked body. After being out abont
80 minutes the jury vindicated the
majesty and equality of the law by
finding defendant, Huntly, guilty with
recommendation of mercy. Judge
jenkins assessed defendant $lSW
which he agreed to pay. Frank j.
Smith appeared in this case for the
State and complaining witness.
Today an important case involving
saddle valued at So of the realm
is in progress before Judge Jenkins
g. +. Parrish is plaintiff and JONI
T. Lively defendant. This is civil
action. Mr.. Smith appears for the
| defense.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-26

the victim if this proposition carries.
But it will hardly carry. Indications
now are that it will be defeated in all
but two or three counties in the state.
The Coxeyites are with us. 1t is a
great show. People throng the railroad
track for blocks to see the combination,
and the Coxeyites are the heroes OF the
hour. It was unfortunate that better
place could not be secured for their &C
commodatiOn than the old round-house.
which is entirely too small, and is unfit
in ever way for the accommodation OF
the men. The lack of sanitary precau-
tions caused much comment. Several
citizens called upon Governor McCon-
nell, and laid the matter before him.
He visited the pen and found it in
bad condition. The stencil was sicken-
ing. Several of the men were i'll. He
Immediately wired Attorney General
Olney the condition of affairs, and re-
quested that he furnish the marshal
with means to secure proper quarters
Accommodations for the prisoners pend
ing trial. CRITIC.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-26
MIDDLETON MELANGE.

Perry Groves has started six horse
team hauling salt to the sheep ranches
up Willow creek.
Billy March and Fred Masterson got
into town with their loads of wool
about three o'clock, rather late to de-
liver in Caldwell. l believe they got
stuck on Willow creek.
The weather has been uncommOnly
fine today, and the ladies have been
out in force. We make good show
ing with Chicago in variety and styles
of vehicle. There are no flies on us!
Our old friend VIII Maxey of Boise
postoffice, with Miss Dollie Mott, paid
us a visit today. It's only a matter of
time and change of administration
when Will will be in some higher posi-
ton in the Post Department.
We had very lively runaway this
afternoon. Jim Hartley's big gray
team started from Foote'S mill where
they had gone for flour and ran all the
way home without breaking single
thing. Jim Rigley started after them
on horseback, but he was not in it with
the team.
We can boast of two scientists who
have been experimenting in new
field which will cause quite a revolu-
ton in irrigation. Perry Groves and
Will Rigley after many experiments
have succeeded in irrigating on horse
back. What an immense saving OF
labor. sweat and gum boots.
Mr.. S. S. Foote, our popular mill man
with several others, went up the valley
today, presumably to take up land un-
der the Farmers Union Ditch The
place selected will be on the flat OF
bench land, west of Mr. Ballentine's
fine farm. l think that there will not
be a bit of land left, big enough for q
kitchen garden inside of six months al
along the above ditch.
Mr.. Ballentine, of Boise Valley, the
successful farmer and stock raiser, was
in town today and reports that the last
rain has assured him beautiful grair
harvest on the meadow land he ploweC
up this spring. 1t is the same here
Everyone that plowed up their meadow
land and put in grain, say that they