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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28

Fit Hartwell in her last syndicate
article says: II don't recommend
any special brand of tea for afternoon
o'clocks. do. however. know all
about the best tea 10 take at night.
Parks Tea will certainly clear your
complexion and purify your blood.
You Will be surprised AT the improve
ment if you take cup of Parks Tea
each night. Sold by Hartz a. Tile
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28
Sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company. success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery, l.
Huber's City Brewery and Rable & Stengers
Rock Island Brewery, as we'll as julius Junge's
Bottling Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and may
he ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28
SOCIETY'S SEASON.
Opened With a Brilliant Tri-
City Event.
COL. AND MRS. CURTIS ENTERTAIN

The Harper the Scene OF a Fine Re-
cepti0n aud Dancing Party-Thc Guest
of Honor-Those Who Attendcd-some
of the Gowns Worn.
The tri-citv society season was au.
spiciously and brilliantly opened by
a reception and dancing party given
at the Harper last evening by Col.
and Mrs. Henry Curtis. the guest Of
honor being Miss Mary Dandy. the
beautiful daughter of Gen G.. Il. Dandy
Of Omaha, and who is visiting Miss
Hope Curtis the receiving party being
composed of Col. and Mrs. Curtis,
Miss Dandy. Miss Curtis and Messrs.
Louis Osborn and Walter Corker, OF
Chicago.
The parlors. ordinary and dining
hall of the hotel were gorgeously il
Illuminated. the simple grandeur OF
the affair impressing all. The
guests were received in the parlors.
while in the ordinary refreshments
were served, and the dining hall was
devoted to dancing. The table dec
orations were of pink with La
France roses, and the cuisine was
a most delightful feature. Schil-
fingers complete orchestra furnished
music, and the scene in the ball
room was indispensable in its SUI
peril splendor.
The Guests.
A list is those in attendance is APP.
pended:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28
The Modern Mother

has found that her little ones are i'm.
proved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs. when in need of the
laxative effect Of gentle remedy
than by any other, and that it is
more acceptable to them. Children
enjoy it and it benefits them. The
true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syr.
up company, only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28
stockhoiderr- Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Rock Island
Brewing company will he held Sat-
urday. Jan. 3, at 3 O'Clock. 10 elect
seven directors for the ensuing year.
at the Rock Island Brewing CON-
pany's Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28

We keep Parks Cough Syrup and
we tell everyone it is the best cough
cure we sell. Everybody likes it and
we sell it on a guarantee. Try il for
your cold. Sold by Hartz 4 Tile
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-28

The '.Rock Island Route" offers
lowest rates and best routes and train
service TO California, Florida or Mex
leo. Call at c., r. ]. & p. ticket
Office for full information.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
On an Ostrich Farm.

Although incubators are used for
the Matching of ostriches on the
South African farms, the natural
mode has not been entirely super
seeded. A pair are put in a separate
Enclosure, where the male bird is
forced to become a mOnogamist, and
forsake, compulsorily, the creed of
his forefathers. The hen lays about
twenty eggs, and the period of incu-
baton lasts six weeks. During this
time the male bird is most attentive
and solicitous in the care of the eggs,
for nest there is practically none, any
slightly sheltered sandy depression
answering the purpose. 1t has been
remarked that in the wild state eggs
are dropped in the vicinity of the
nest, supposed to be broken by the
DID birds for the nourishment of the
young before acquiring that omniv-
orous appetite and remarkable diges-
ton for which it is famous in later
life. The instinct still, apparently,
prevails, and it becomes necessary to
frequently visit the nest to replace
tnt t0RS IIlui are llOb tONtGttl, dS lHb
birds, although they will move them
about to get into Il comfortable posi-
ton, will persist in leaving few out
side. During the breeding season
the male bird becomes very fierce,
and this time may be known by his
legs changing color to beautiful
red. In approaching the nest it is
necessary to be prepared to ward off
the attack of the male bird, as he is
then dangerous and does not hesitate
to let you know he will have no in
reference. He is, however, an ex-
emplary partner, taking his share at
incubation during the night and on
guard by day. Among the sparse and
parched vegetation of the Karroo,
the hen ostrich, when crouching down,
as she does when danger is suspected,
is difficult to see, assimilating so
nearly in color to her surroundings.
i The Sketch.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
MARRIED 70 YEARS.
m AGED Rhode Island Couple VINO
Were United in 1916.

Living in an upper tenement IN
Oliver Place are a couple who are I'M
doubleday the oldest married couple
residing in Rhode Island. Golden
wedding anniversaries occur ire
ouently, and it sometimes happens
that a couple will live to receive thelr
friends after sixty years OF married
life but the diamond wedding an
niversary is a rare occurrence. inns
venerable couple celebrated their
diamond wedding" three years ago,
and on Saturday last they received
their friends at the close of the sew
enty-eighth year of their married
life.
This couple are Lawton A. Sher-
man and Nancy (SweeD Sherman,
who were married in the town OF
Exeter March II, 1916. MIR. Sher-
man was born June 7, 1886. and is
therefore in his ninety-ninth year
and his wife was born two years later,
and is now in her ninety-seventh
year. The first sixteen years of their
married life were spent in Exeter
where Mr.. Sherman was an indus
trious farmer. The family then
went to Coventry, and subsequently
moved to Providence, where they
have since resided.
Seven children were born to them,
five sons and two daughters. The
Youngest of the sons died nearly ten
wears ago, and quite recently the
Youngest daughter died. The oldest
daughter and the oldest child, Mary
Ann Sherman, died Il day or two ago
at {, he age OF seventy-sevcn yeGrs.
She attended the seyenty-eighth we'd
ding, anniversary of her parents last
Saturday, and was taken suddenly
i'll. She was buried yesterday.
For many years the venerable
couple have lived with their son, Al
fred who is in his SEVENTEEN year,
and the oldest daughter, who never
married, assisted materially in caring
for her parents in their declining
years OF the four children still liv-
ing, William A. Sherman of Worces-
ter, is the youngest, his age being
sixty-seyen years. The oldest son is
John S. sherman, seventy-five years
of age. There are twenty grand
children and twenty-one great-grand-
representing four genera
tons.
Mr.. Sherman senior is now quite
feeble, and unable to walk without
assistance. His eyesight is entirely
gone, and his mental faculties are
somewhat impaired. Still, there are
periods when the old man can recall
events that happened seventy or
eighty years ago, when he was quite
a young man, and talk about them
very entertainingly. - Providence
Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
Some Notable Aspfrarlta,

Rejection of nominations for the SUI
creme Bench has not been . matter OF
seldom occurrence. Mr.. Ho"nblower Is
The fourteenth person nominated for
position on the Supreme Bench who
has failed of confirmation in the Son.
ate. These wore John j. Crittenden
Of Kentucky. nominated by John Quincy
Adams in 1873: Roger b fancy OF
Maryland, by jackson, 1885. John c.
spencer Of New York, by Tyler, 1s4dj
EDWARD King of Pennsylvania. by Ty.
Ter. 1874: John NJ. Read Of Pennsylya'
MA, by Tyler, 1916; George w. Wood,
ward of Pennsylvania, by Polk, 1S46i
E. A. Bradford of Pennsylvania, by
Fillmore, 1852; jeremiah s, Black Of
Pennsylvania, By Buchanan, 1851;
Henry Stantery Of Ohio, By johnson,
1866 This nomination of Mr.. Stanbery
rested in the Committee on the Judi.
riary until, three months later. Mr..
job nson sent in the name of Mr.. STAN
berry to be Attorney General In place of
James Speed. resigned, and Mr., Stan
berry was promptly confirmed as .Attor-
ney General. Caleb Cushing of Massa-
chusetts, E. lockwood Hoar of Massa-
chusetts, George Ii. Williams of Ore
gon, and William B. Hornblower OF
New York complete the list.
Several other nominees for positions
on the bench of the Supreme Court
hardly passed muster by very small
maiorities, after hot and persistent
contests in the Senate, notable among
whom was the late Stanley Matthews.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

The subject of the above portrait is a
prominent and much respected citizen. Mr.
Robert Manson, of West Rye, N H. Where
Mr.. Manson is known CHS word is as good
as his bond" In a recent letter to Dr. r. "
Pierce, Chief Consulting Physician to the
lnvalids, Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buff
falo, N. Y, MIR. Manson says
"Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
best pills ever took for tho liver. All my
friends say they do them the most good"
This opinion is shared by every one who
once tries these tiny, little, sugar-coated pills,
which are to be found in all medicine stores.
The U. S. Inspector of immigration at Buff
falo, N. Y, writes of them as follows:
From early childhood I havo suffered
from sluggish liver, with all tho disorders
accompanying such a condition Doctors
prescriptions and patent medicines / have
used in abundance ; they only afforded tenn
porary relief. l was recommended to trv
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets l did SO, tax
ing two at night and one after dinner every
day for two weeks. | have reduced the dose
to one Pellet every day for two months.
/ have in six months Increased an solid flesh
t,centu-taco pounds. | am in better health
than l have been since childhood. Drowsi-
ness and unpleasant feelings after meals have
completely disappeared
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
Found a 100000 Treasure Box.

A few weeks ago Spaniard named
Francisco Perez arrived at Ameca,
Mexico, from Spain. He had with him
documents and drawings showing the
location of hidden treasure amounting
to 81 100000 secretcd o century or moro
ago by band Of brigands, all of whom
we're afterward killed or driven out of
the country. Perez received exclusive
permission to acquire whatever he
might find, and has already had sue,
Tess, an iron box filed with gold coin
aud jewelry having been unearthed.
The value of the contents of the boz
is nlaccd at $500. 900.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
STAMP COLLECTORS.
They Were Not Desired in the Portland
Postofflce.


Postoflce.
Persons engaged in making collec-
tions of postage stamps should not
obtain situations in the postoffice, as
TWO subordinate employees in that In
stitution here have just been dis
charged on this account, says the
Portland Oregoniau. For some time
complaints have been made that
stamps were taken from letters and
packages before they were delivered,
and at last this became a regular
nuisance. 1t was not possible to
find out who was taking the stamps,
so the matter was put in the hands
Of an inspector, and after considera-
bic trouble he ascertained that car
rier and a distributor were the cul-
prits.
Sometimes stamps were taken OH
letters or packages, and sometimes
the carrier would go out of his way
TO deliver letters with foreign or rare
stamps to beg the stamps from the
owner. Sometimes packages ad-
dressed to persons not known here
were thrown into the waste basket in
order that the stamps might be APP
propriatcd. Foreign stamps and Co.
lumbar stamps of the higher de-
nominations were the ones chiefly
desired
Persons making collections OF
stamps frequently have letters sent
to them from "out-of-t he-way" coun-
tries merely to get the stamps, and
when their letters turned up minus
the stamps there was trouble. Some
times letters arrive at the office here
with the stamps gone, showing that
there are stamp collectors at other
offices. As soon as it was found out
who the culprits were The depart
ment ordered their dismissal from
the service.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
Cruelty of the Guillotinc.

" The French method of killing
capital criminals has always been re-
voting to me, even if | am a
Spaniard, a" said R. Gomez at the Lin
dell yesterday. " | don't like the
idea of cutting a mans head off. Of
course the practice has prevailed at
some time or other all over the world
but | believe that / like the neck
breaking garrote above other schemes.
1t is not particularly terrible; it is
sure, and there is no bloody head to
fall into a basket. If there is to be a
cutting off of heads, let it be done by
a sword in the hands of a sure-nerved
man who will make good Job of it,.
Think of removing a mans head by
machinery It's too much like an
accident. The Chinese don't have
any trouble about their executions.
for the reason that they are conduct
ed on the plan that / have just spoken
of. The French have only refined
cruelty in their famous guillotine. "
j St Louis Republic.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

Assist nature little now and then with a
gentle laxative, or, if need be, with G more
searching and cleansing cathartic thereby
removing offending matter from the stom-
rating the liver and quickaning its tardy
action, and You thereby remove tho cause
of multitude of distressing diseases, such
as headaches, indigestion, biliousness, skin
diseases, boils, carbuncles, piles, fevers and
maladies too numerous to mention.
If people would pay more attention TO
properly regulating the action of their bow
els, they would have less frequent occasion
TO call for their doctors services to subdue
attacks of dangerous diseases.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

That. of all known agents 10 accua
this purpose. DR., Pierce's Pleasant Peusa
unequaled, is proven by the facl w.. %a.
used, they are dl,CGyS IN Japor; .s
ondary effect is to keep the bowels oNI.
regular, not to further constipale, y
case with other pills. Hence, lnen
popularity with sufferers from haDilul
stipation, piles, and indigestion.
The Pheasant Pellets are iar Mu as
tive in arousing the liver to action Ina arn
pills. calomel, OF other mercurlaa
lions, and have the further mein ~
purely vegetable and perfectly nal,,%
any condition of the system no Pa'
care is required while using them
Composed of the choicest, coness
vegetable extracts, their cost Is mu y.
than is that of other pills found 10 a ~
ket. yet from forty 10 forty-foui
are put up in each sealed glass ,, n.,hsu
through druggists, and can De nau a .sds
of the more ordinary and cheaper ina
DR.. Pierce prides himself, on ,r ng PHI b
first to introduce q Little LV ;esll,;t.tedtY
American people, Many nave !! iii pleasant
but none have approached dis
lets in excellence. .,, curp
For all laxative ana ca.na on,snitsly
the Pleasant Pellets are i,ii laal;ts 4
rior to all "mineral waters, 'e N,,r,,s
ders. "salts,n castor oil, frn,t @yo3
called. laxative teas" and tne L,a ~
purgative compounds sold in vaii0 tb,,s.
PIT ND in glass walls, sealed, ~. IA.
oIwavs fresh and reliable One nl.s
let !" is laxative, two gently cat Una disss1
AS "dinner pill" to pron nr TorisI
take ono each day after oiii, nnthing "A
distress fbs% T fls% aPS sy %
bilious granules, scarcely lar re them /
tard seeds. Every child wants Toad Toad d :
Then, after they are taken .,l lns, ,bsy d
turbing and shocking the sysTIshn ars Is Is % 4
a mild, and natural way holm Msts
action afterward. Their neiapu,msndsd y
A ass as g oo f'05 fsov may 3 S ss
dealer, because of paying him him. h UJ.s'
hnt he is not the one who aeeaS ne'r
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

If the French are prone to chal-
lenge each other to fight duels on
the smallest provocatlon, they are al
go prone to bring them to an end
with very little fighting.
1t is credibly related that, on the
occasion of a duel between two mem.
bers of the chamber of deputies, one
of the combatants was taken with a
fit Of bleeding at the nose just as
they came upon the field.
"Blood!" exclaimed one of the sec
Dnds Of the other man. Blood has
been she'd The honor of my princi
pal has been satisfied"
And the parties and their seconds
thereupon gravely left the field.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
Cntarrh Cannot De Cured

With local applications, rs they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cur.
il you must take internal remedies. Hall 3
Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and acts di.
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not aquack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians In this
1t is composed of the best tones known, con-
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting di
rectly on the mucous surfacps. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing ca.
tarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY d CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price I5c.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

THE celebration of the twenty-ffth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kendall, of CRANKY, Conn, re-
Gently was noteworthy on two ac-
counts. Mrs. Kendall was attred in
the dress in which she was married,
and cake, which was left over from
their tenth wedding celebration, was
sensed.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
a Big Nugget of SiIver

Supt. Read sent down from n
Diamond Company's mine last MI
day a nugget Of ore weighing IN
pounds, which was shipped Wedp1
DAY to the Midwinter Fair in n
Francisco, and which is to reprsl
Eureka County. The nugget Is IA
10 inches long, is inches wide, and /
inches thick. 1t assays So Der ppl
In silver per ton, and IS per cent \
lead. The nugget when quarried a
In the mine was about double n
present size, but was too arqe
haul up the shaft, and had 70 n
broken. Eureka (Nev.) Sentinel
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26
The skill and knowledge

Essential to the production of the most perfect
and popular laxative remedy known have en-
abled the California Fig Syrup Co,to achieve
great success in the reputation of its remedy
Syrup Of Figs, as it is conceded to be the uni
versal laxative. For sale by all druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

A RECENT poet writes: "A 500
sleeps in my soul upsung.' There
a place for that young man 10 u
dime museum at a remuneratve y,
airy. He is the only one Of bis kid
en- record. Atlanta Constitution
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

"BRowE'S BPorCHIAL TRoCHEs' are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis
Hoarsenesc, Coughs and Throat troubles. Sold
OniD in boreS.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

WHEN it comes to conversation the
barber has the edge on us.-Galves-
ton News.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

Some people who are overly sensitive in
feeling are underly sensitive in conscience.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

II afflicted with sore ewes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell at sc. bottle
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

The devil has to admit that religion is g
good thing every time he makes hypocrite
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

Is sold on n guarantee. Il cures Incipient Con.
sumption; il is the Bes, Cough Cure; s5c., Soc. 81
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

In 1855 Europe had 10000 miles of rail
road.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1894-04-26

We have paid 10 our cus ,ontb; MONEY y
with ohts n"i any time; $40 to slooO can
" rite for Information. and Brasxt.
FISHER ~ CO., Bankers Nswi''
is aud 20 Breadw"
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-12
GOING TO TEXAS.

The Dallas, Tex, News contains the fol- lowing notice of interest to Alabamians. MT. Tanner is one of the best known and most highly respected men in the state and has for years been the leader of the prohibtionists:
 "Mr. J. T. Tanner of Athens, Ala, one of the oldest and best known business men in his state, who has been here for short time, leaves for home tomorrow. He has been prospecting in Texas two months for a suitable point for the location of land improvement, colonization and investment company with capital of s10, ,000, 900, to be increased to $50, ,00O, ,0O0 if needs be. When MT. Tanner returns to Texas for conference with interested parties the loca- tion will be decided on and the organiza tion effected. MT. Tanner has been promi- nently connected with banking and rail- road enterprises in Alabama for fo' " years and is extensively known in Texas. He has in Dallas two married daughters, Mrs. J. L. Thompson and Mrs. c. F. Carter, and has married son living in Houston. One of his objects in moving to Texas is to be near his children. He believes that his proposed project, if successful, will prove one of the grandest objects ever conceived for the prosperity of Texas, and he thinks that Governor Hogg's trip will help pave the way to the accomplishment of the pro- ject,b
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-12
STATE LUMlNARlE
Conclude Their Session o< of Jackson Lake-
 Elected Pr3 -

MoNruuu rnr, July 11.-[Special. 1.-The Alabama Bar association held it's second days session today at Jackson's s lake, on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. The railroad company furnished without ex- pense to the association an excursion train and an elegant picnic. The legal lumina- ries had delightful day off.
 Colonel Troy reported for the committee on legislation, and his report produced lengthy discussions. The report is pro- nounced particularly able one.
 s. D. Weakley read very profound treatise on ''Labor and Lav.'
 Chairman A. T. London's report on grievances and D.. T. Blakey's paper on electricity in the law were well received and intsre ,lingly discussed.
 Other standing committees reported, after which the annual election of officers was gone into. James E. Webb Of Bir- mingham was elected president, and Thomas Troy, Esq, was re-elected secre- tary and treasurer. The meeting was then adjourned.