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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Earthq uake Phenomena.

The wild, unframed earthquake is a
terrible thing to encounter. The "quak-
ing" the rending Of the earth's surface
and the other incidental Accomplishments
usually described are only 1.-THE Of the
real terrors Of seismic shock. To some
the noise which precedes the real shock
is more terror inspiring than the
"quake" itself. Father Kircher describes
these subterranean rumblings as "a hor-
rid sound resembling that of an infinite
number Of chariots driven fiercely for
ward, mingled with the noise Of crack
ing whips, neighing of horses and the
cries Of victory and despair on the part
Of the charioteers."
The sounds which preceded the great
Lisbon earthquake are said to have re-
sembled 1.-THE rumbling Of empty omni-
buses, chariots and barrels. the noise in
creasing in volume until it equaled the
roar of thousand cannons." Another
popularity is the gyratory motion that
is frequently impaired to sections Of
earth Of greater or lesser area. At Co
lares in 1865 several stone houses in the
lower quarters Of the city were turned
completely around, this, too, without
rendering them uninhabitable.- st.
Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
THE LITTLE DOG UNDER THE WAGON

Come. wife, said good old Farmer Gray.
~Put on your things. It's market day
And we'll be OF to the nearest town,
There and back ere the sun goes down.
Spot? No. we'll leave old Spot behind"
But Spot he barked. and Spot he whined.
And soon made up his doegish mind
To follow under the wagon.
Away they went at good round pace.
And Joy came into the farmers face.
"Poor Spot" said he. did want to coma.
But I'm awful glad he's left at homo.
He'll guard the barn and guard the cot
And keep the cattle out of the lot"
I'm not so sure Of that Thought Spot.
The little dog under the wagon.
The farmer all his produce sold
And got his pay in yellow gold.
Then started homeward after dark,
Home through the lonely forest. Harkl
A robber springs from behind a tree
Your money or else your life" says he.
The moon was up. but he didn't see
The little dog under the wagon.
Spot ne'er barked. and Spot ne'er whined.
But quickly caught the thief behind.
He dragged him down in the miro and dirt
And tore his coat and tore his shirt. fs, h
Then held him fast on the miry ground.
The robber uttered not a sound
While his hands and feet the farmer bound
And tumbled him into the wagon.
So Spot he saved the farmers life.
The farmers money. the farmers vita
And now a hero grand and gay
A silver collar he wears today.
Among his friends, among his foeA
And everywhere his master goes
He follows on his horny toes.
The little dog under the wagon
New Orleans Picayuna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Interesting People.

"What makes a person interesting:'
1t cannot be intellectual brilliancy, for
we have all known men whose mind.
were stored with the best thought Of the
world, yet wholly failed to interest us;
women whose brains were developed
by the widest culture, yet were unable
to appear other than dry as dust cata.
logues of knowledge. Think of the PEG.
pie who interest you and study thei,
qualities, and how few you find possess.
ing just the same traits.
1t is all matter Of magnetic soul cur
rents possibly. Why not: We car
hardly dispute that some human bodie:
convey electricity much more readily
than others. In almost any gathering
of dozen persons at least one will bs
found who Possesses this strange power
the touch Of whose hand can cause 9
sensation like that Of touching an cleo
tric battery.
Is there anything impossible in the
theory that souls have their electric cur
rents, which pass more or less freely tc
and fro according to the individual pow
er as conductor? Then we have but II
assume that the person who interests u!
is one whose soul current mingles freely
with our own. This is perhaps a NOR,
satisfactory explanation than the more
commonly received one of animal mag
netism, quality on a lower plane ant
infinitely less subtle in character.-Bos
ton Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

Col. ISGERsoLL is a good republi-
can and protectionist. but he seems
to think Il possible to have too much
Of an excellent thing. In para
graph making the rounds of the
press the colonel attacks Mckinley
ism with characteristic figures OF
speech. He says: ut may be well
enough 20 rock the cradle for infan {
industry. but when it gets over six
feet tall and wears number nine
boots and threatens to kick out of the
cradle and kick your head off if you
don't rock to suit il, ii is about time
TO move on and give that Mckinley
infant n rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
The sugar schedule. which arouse.

The sugar schedule. which arouse:
such fierce indignation among repub-
licans. does not greatly differ from
the Mckinley law. Both were con.
cessions TO the sugar trust. There
is reasonable hope that the trus,
features OF the sugar tariff will be
eliminated in the conference com.
mittee. and that straight revenue
tariff will he laid on sugar if it is
found that the needs of the treasury
forbid that IL be placed on the free
list. The Mckinley bill permits the
sugar refiners to get their raw
sugar free. but puts tariff OF
one-half cent n pound on
sugar refined above No. Is Dutch
standard. The present senate bill
puts tax Of only one-eighth of n cent
pound on refined sugar. but taxes
raw and refined sugars 40 per cent.
Tax on raw sugar is in reality q rev.
enue tariff. The refiners would get
some benefit from this advalorem
tax, but the total would not exceed
the one-half cent n pound given them
on refined sugars by the Mckinley
law. The senate bill is condemned
by democrats, not because il is worse
than the Mckinley law, but because
il does not realize the pledge Of the
party to eliminate sugar trust con-
cessions found In the Mckinley law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Victory and ,Dustiee.

The ruling Of the supreme court
on the apportionment of the state
made by the last legislature is a sig
nal and significant victory for the
democratic party in the state. 1t is
downfall to the plot on the part OF
the republicans to inveigle the courts
into n political scheme to defeat the
lawful acts Of the state legislature.
missed for want Of equity and juris-
diction. the highest tribunal of the
state thus rising about partisanship,
inspires for itself popular conf
dence.
Defeated at the poles, the ex-attor-
nsy general Of the state first went
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
The Strain on the Eve.

There is no reason why a muscle or
muscles Of the eye should not flag out
just as the muscles elsewhere do. Let
one bear weight all day long, does he
not attribute his consequent headache
to the heavy burden he has borne? 1t
seems without elaborate thinking we
could conceive of the results following
upon prolonged use of the eye. Nature
has done all she could to protect and
prolong the usefulness of the eye.
No earthly architect ever yet planned
a structure that would not yield, crum-
BILE and fall, and the house human, so
exquisitely uplifted in curious and mys-
terious ways, falls and returns to dust
more rapidly and surely than need be.
for the reason that we donot realize how
much one part is sustained or over
thrown by another. One tiny muscle is
potent enough to disturb the whole econ
omy, especially if intercurrent diseases
exist in addition to 'eye strain. Phil
adelphia Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
A Hint to Young Men.

Alas. how prevalent are those dread diseases
which make young men prematurely aged, pale.
LISTERS, low spirited, languid, easily tired. for
getfui and incapable: fill madhouses and swell
the list Of suicides; separate husbands and
wives; bring untold suffering to millions. even
unto the third and fourth generation.
A complete asd scientific treatise on these all
ments, prepared by an association OF medical
men, who have had vast experience in theil
tr atment and great success in their cure will be
mailed in pl.in, sealed envelope. secure from Oh
servation. to any sufferer sending 10 cents 1.-THE
cost Of postage) enclosed with this notice. to
Worlds Dispensary Medical association, C..
Main street, Buffalo, n 7. rfit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Chemical Effects ofLirhtninr.

Lightning works chemically. It has
the power Of developing q peculiar
odor. which has been variously COM
pared to that Of phosphorus, nitrous
gas and most frequently burning sui
phur. Wafen mentions storm on the
isthmus of Darien which diffused such q
sulphurous stencil through the atmos-
phere that he and his marauding COM
panions could scarcely breathe, particu-
larly when they plunged into the wood.
Chambers Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
The Union says it is satisfied with

TIE Union says il is satisfied with
the result Of the Mercer county con-
vention a far as the congressional
nomination j. concerned. The Union
is evidently preparing to content
itself with the outcome OF the con-
gressional convention when it meets.
for it will not hesitate to disregard
the morning papers wishes and
views as cody as did the late repub.
lican convention .of Rock Island
county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

The jury in the case of Erastus
Wiman. the New York fnancier.
found the defendant guilty of forg-
cry in the second degree. but ac-
companied the verdict with plea
for leniency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

THE number Of failures for the
month Of May reported in the United
states last was 2l6. against 1922 for
the same month last year. This in
dictates n better outlook than many
Of our republicans may like, but it is
n fact. nevertheless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

The elections this fall involve the
election OF the house of representa-
tives and OF 81 senator's. The terms
Of 80 Of these expire next March. and
So are democrats and Is are republi-
cans. The others are vacancies.
Governors will be elected in "a states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

IT begins to look as il Prendergast
might hang July ?. II is to be hoped
there will be no more technical in
reference aimed to defeat justice in
the case of this miserable coward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

W. P. Bayes, of 24O5 Jones street,
Omaha, Neb., says of Parks Sure
Cure: my wife has been constitu-
tionally wrecked for years. Tried
everything fruitlessly. My drug.
gist's persuasion backed by his guar
antee, induced me to buy q bottle OF
Parks Sure Cure. The results are
truly wonderful. Parks Sure Cure
for the liver and kidneys is a positive
specific for the diseases Of women"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Home and Abroad.

1t is the duty Of everyone, whether
ut home or travelling for pleasure or
business, to equip himself with the
remedy which will keep up strength
and prevent illness, and cure such
ills as are liable to come upon all in
every day life. Hoods Sarsaparilla
keeps the blood pure and less liable
to absorb the germs of disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
GuAIanfed cuYe

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. coughs and colds,
upon this condition. If you are al
f1icted with a cough, cold or any lung,
throat or chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed. giving it a
fair trial, and experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at Hartz & Tile
meyers drug store. Large size soc
and 81.
ALEADER.
Since its first introduction Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal tonics
and Notwithstanding nothing
which permits its use as beverage
IT intoxicant. it is recognized rs the
best and purest medicine for all all
ments of stomach. liver or kidneys.
1t will cure sick headache. indiges-
ton, constipation. and drive malaria
flo the system. Satisfaction guar.
anteed with each bottle or the money
will be refunded. Price only soc pei
bottle. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
BUCKLEN-s ARNIcA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers salt rheum
Fever sores. letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup,
tions, and positively cures piles OF
no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

The democratic convention Of Mer-
Ger county Thursday endorsed l.. X.
DE Forest. OF New Boston, for the
legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

CONGRESSMAN RoBERT X. HIT. OF
Illinois. has been renominated by the
republicans Of his district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

a BosroN dentist knocked John l..
sullivan out with bottle. The bot
tie always was too much for Sullivan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

The Minnesota democratic state
central committee wants the Wilson
bill or nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
SATURDAY, JUNE IS. 1894.

FRANCE has deficit OF $23. 900. 900
because Of government control Of the
railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
I.ce Industry In Ireland.

The development Of the lace industry
in Ireland has been q great boon to tho
impoverished people. In embroidery
alone II. 900 girls are employed and l,065.-
600 dozen handkerchiefs were sent Last
year to the American market.-New
York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

Hoods Pills are handmade. and
perfect in proportion and appear
ance-25c per box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16
Charles B. Phillips

&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
Gentlemen: Our little boy three years old,
had a bad case of eczema. beginning when he
was one year Of age. We tried various oint-
ments and salves and local applications OF va
rious kinds, also several preparations recon-
mended by physicians both local and constitu-
tional. but without eftectng a cure. Four
months since we bean giving him Hoods Sar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16


ANDERSON & ROSE.
CONSULTATION is FREE
Permanently Located in the Ryan Block,Co
Second and Brady Streets, Davenport, Iowa
ALL AFFLICTED ARE WELCOME.
Drs, Anderson and Rose are graduates of the
leading medical colleges OF this country, and
with 20 years experience in the treatment Of
chronic diseases.
CATARRH. THROAT AND LUNGS.
They successfully treat Catarrh. Throat and
Lungs, Diseases OF the digestive organs, dyspep-
sis. liver troubles, constipation, chronic dixr
rhRa.
KIDNEY AND URINARY
Troubles speedily removed.
NERVOUS DISEASES.
The most aggravated cases are speedily and
permanently cured by our new method Of treat
LADIES AFFLICTED-spcoisl attention given
to all diseases peculiar 10 women. Eyery facility
and advantage for the treatment and speedv re-
moval of this class Of diseases.
Electricity-Its Scientific Applica-
ton.
Facial blemishes, as moles, euper1uons hair
wine marks, tumors, wens, etc., removed By cleo
trolysis.
BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES.
All troubles arising from impure blood. ecrof.
ula, eczema, letter, tumor, ulcers. etc
Can be consulted confidently BY letter or other.
wise. Send cents for question blank. Address
DRS. ANDERSON d ROSE, Ryan block, Deven.
port, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-16

Daily. bDaily except SUNDAY. +Going north
tGoins South and east. No. IL runs between
Cedar Rapids and West Libelty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-09

The sneed Furniture Co .-DeGrah's Exc
cuiion to be Public.

WINSTON. y. c., Jan. S.-Special.-The
county commissioners this afternoon pass
ed ar order that the execution Of Peter
DeGraff. on February 8th. be public. The
site selected is just outside the corporate
limits Of East Winston, where George
Houston was hanged a few years ago.
Sheriff Macarthur was instructed TO make
the necessary arrangements. Col. Thomas
Sutton. one OF DeGraGs attorneys, wrote
the prisoner a kind letter to-day, telling
him that the judge solicitor, and jury
had refused TO sign paper asking Tor
him Communication 10 life Imprisonment
therefore the only thing left for him 10
do was TO make preparations for death,
which he must surely meet on the gal
lows.
The Sneed Furniture Company ana irwin
Candy Factory assigned here late Satur-
dav evening. Joseph Jacobs is trustee
for the Furniture Company and Nacho-
via Loan and Trust Company for the
candy factory The latter makes no pref
erence of his creditors. The assets OF the
FURNITURE Company exceed the liabilities.
THE firm expects to resume business at
an early date.
Thieves entered the county poor-house
Saturday night and stole six hams and
ono shou der Of meat Several negroes
are suspected, one of whom has been ar
rested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-09
SALE OF THE CAPEFEAR.
FOREIGN SYNDICATE THE Poh-
CH1SERs or THE PROPERTY.
One Million Dollars the Consideration.
The Road Expected TO Change Hands
Early Next Month-Murtler Case.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Jan. Especial.
officer OF the North State Improvement
Ccmrany OF Greensboro, which operates
and owns the Gaze Fear and Yadkin Val
ley railway, says the committee appointed
10 make sale OF the read has succeeded
The Improvement Company has made a
contract sith reliable and solvent parties
for the transfer OF the bonds and stock OF
the Improv. ment Company in the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley railway. in the
South Carolina Pacific railway. and in
the North Carolina Steel and Iron Com
many and an interest in the railway
construction west Of Mount AIRY.
The sale is TO & foreign syndicate for
100000. payable in January. This OIL
cial states that the sale Will be fuzzy con-
s,immated and the purchase money paid
as agreed. it IS thought that the road VIII
charge hands about the first OF FEBRUARY.
state Treasurer Tate was taken 10
MCrgantown, his home. yesterday II a
private car of the general agent OF The
Richmond and Danville railroad. HIS con-
ditiou improves steadily. Chairman VII
son. Of the North Carolina Railway COm-
mission. accompanied him.
A murder is reported TO have occurred
three miles from Fayetteville. Frank
Newell shot dog belonging TO John West
The following night John West. Paul Mar
shall. George Levy, and William West
went 10 Newells house. enticed him into
TIE yard. and shot him with pistol ir
the head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-09

provement OF the day IL sixteen points.
Port receipts. 5000 bales. against 1900
bales last year. one thing ~ settled
namely that hereafter no attention VIII
be paid 10 anything that emaDates from
the people who have done the South as
much harm as the betting and estimating
syndicate. except by the poor people
whom they have deluded In staying short
OF the market. The impression naturally
arises that as the syndicate Is DESERVING
NELL, he is rough on them II he retains
his high estimate while they are reducing
theirs. but IL Is pretty rough on NELL II
he has joint account interest la the bets
as we'll as the estimates. because the pets
show prospective losses that may OFFSET
very largely. II not entirely wipe out the
profits OF the other.
All southern spot markets are one
eighth TO three-eighths higher to-day, and
while futures may 90 up or down, II re-
mains 70 be seen whether the spOt-hold-
ers can be scared out Of what is left to
them or this crop. which really looks as
though II might be 1000 900 bales, our es-
innate being only 300 600 bales maximum.
What the South needs Is an enllgnten-
ment as to the question OF supply, be-
cause that OF demand Is brought home
TO them daily. according as they are able
or unable 10 sell spots We showed "A
few days ago that even IL this crop is
10000 bales. there would have 10 come
into sight by September LIST next more
than 10000 bales 10 realize that figure,
exclusive Of port receipts 10 Friday last
The visible interior stocks reported week
ly also the overland movement and south
ern consumption. therefore, at invisible
towns ant plantations from the Potomac
TO the Rio Grande. that amount Of cotton
Is scattere IN such amounts as should De
no hardship 20 the holder OF Il. even IL
cotton declined, whereas he will be large
~ beneficiary II the market should I'M
prove IL Is not as though we were az
the beginning of the season. but we are
now In the fifth month Of the cotton year,
when more than $500 400 bales OF the crop
have practically passed out OF the hands
of the producers. The South Is really IN
for the time being. At least ~ strikes US
that way. IL the crop promises 10 be
S,00.cJO bales or more. which would mean
that $500. 900 bales were 10 come Into sight
after date. II would be a very different
/ thing, but with the statistical position, as
we give It. IL looks as though IL is 10 q
certain extent comparatively sinai
risk to hold it for better prices. AS We
stated a few days ago, we were on th'
3lst Of December last 10000 bales behind
/ the movement OF 1889 20. We shall be a
/ the end OF January at least 225.OO bale'
/ behind that year, or on the basis Of abou
! 100000 bales. The amount that came
| into sight in the month OF February 1880
/ was 45i 900 bales. in twenty-eight Gays
which we are not likely to realize, tnere
fore we will 20 into March anyhow OF
the same basis. or less than 7,l0OOJO.
/ is the American spinner who IS IN
| worse position than the foreign Splnn',
because he has stayed out of the markes
| whereas the foreign consumer mas tdSV
cotton literally, but still little Deyohu III
immediate necessities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-09

barrel Ash I barrel moiasses, lso loaves
bread In addition 60 this amount. dona-
tons Of -four, bread. and crackers have
been received There has also been pur-
chased 10 yards of flannel. . yards Of cot
ton and canton flannel comforts, ana
blankets. should any friend feel disposed
10 send TO the Mission-house
quarter OF beef or any DINER
fresh meat IT win be thankfully
received and promptly attended to- Nese-
tables OF every description will be re-
ceived most thankfully. The amount eS-
pended for all the articles Is Wv. Inc
ladies Of the Mission are Kept constantly
employed looking after their poor, one
lady has 200 families In her district. an
other aS. and so on. They are "il'hs
and anxious TO do all they can 10 reheN'
the poor. The greatest suffering now IS
the want OF fuel, and IL is very trying 70
the feelings Of the ladies 90 deny mem
this necessity. They trust they VIII ne
able to relieve them In that respect before
many days. This statement - maze 10
the citizens to show how their charity Is
being dispensed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-09
JUSTICES md COLLECTORS.
Mr.. Cleveland Sends In Batch OF Nomi-
nations TO the Senate.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Jan. S.-The
President to-day sent 10 the Senate the
following nominations:
John NJ b. Sill. of Michigan, minister
resident and consul-general of the United
States 10 Korea.
United States Marshals-Albeft a. VII
son. for the District OF Columbia; D. ".
Guillotte. for the Eastern district of Lou
isiana: O. y. Carroll. for the Eastern dls-
trict of North Carolina j. y. Mckenzie
for the Middle district of Tennessee.
Samuel \. Merritt, chief Justice OIL the
Supreme court of Utah.
4. q. curtin Bcrer OF okiahoinds
Associate Justice of the Supreme court
of Oklahoma.
Collectors of Internal Revenue. George
". Wilson. District OF Florida, Melville
Carter. Fifth District of North Carolina
Samuel a. Towncs, District Of South
Carolina.
Collectors of Customs: John 7. Leslie
al Tampa Fla. Stephen IA. Lane, ram
leo. y. c.. Wesley g. Andrews Peters
burg. Va: Elijah IS. Rawles, postmaster
TarbOro y. &.
The Senate to-day confirmed the nominal
lions Of John II. Stockor. Surveyor OF Gus
toms. Atlanta Ga. and j. ". King, post
master. Gainesville, Fla.