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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

EVEN the seriousness of the hard
times for the unemployed has been
lightened by their humor in GER
tain city. They have formed a
"union," asserting that they will live
on charity before they will work for
a dollar a day. Their faith in as
Stunning that charity will support
them in idleness is only equal to
their worthlessness in being willing
to be thus supported. 1t is very
fortunate for constantly increasing
class Of the population, if it loves
life, that the old Jewish law, "If a
man will not work, neither shall he
eat" is not in force nowadays. Such
a ridiculous union as this, if it should
increase and take in other cities,
would put an end to all charity ex.
cept in individual cases known tC
the person who gives.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
Glover and Blue-Grass.

Clover, like some Of the weeds, is
hard to eXterminate if allowed to go
to seed If the seed are plowed under
six or eight inches, they will remain
in a sound condition for years and
grow readily when brought near the
surface by deep blowing. Where
clover has ever been on the land
clover plants will make their appear
ance every time the land lies idle.
Old bluegrass pastures and mead
ows can be greatly improved by SOW
ing them, in February or early March,
in clover, at the rate Of one peck of
seed to four acres of land. Clover in
blue grass pastures does not interfere
with the yield Of grass, but in most
cases the yield Of grass seems to be
greater when the clover is 10 it, and
the clover is in no way hindered from
growing.
If some of the clover in pastures
goes to seed each year there will be
more or less clover every year, but If
grazed close enough to prevent seed
ing it will be necessary to SOW clover
every two years, 1t is on old mead
ows that little clover makes a won.
derful show. The two crops seem to
be an aid to each other. The yield
of each is increased by the presence of
the other When we consider it is no
trouble outside of sowing the seed to
get stand Of clover in old meadows,
the wonder is nearly all meadows do
not have some clover in them.
Red clover, when fed alone to
work stock, may be in many ways
Objectionable, but when fed in con-
nectiOn with timothy hay we cannot
see that any objection can be made
to it, Much of the prejudice against
clover as food for work stock comes
from letting stock have too much.
But no particularly bad results have
been noticed from giving work horses
all they can eat Of timothy and clover
equalled mixed. 1t should not be
forgotten that meadows with clover
in them should be cut as soon as the
clover is ready for the machine. II
clover is allowed to get dead-ripe its
nutritive qualities are in measure
lost. Timothy loses nothing, save
little in weight, from being early
harvested.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

The lot Of a State Constable whose
duty is to enforce the dispensary
liquor law in South Carolina is by no
means happy one, says the Spring
field Republican. He is the most un-
popular man in the State, is hooted
at by crowds and called a spy by the
newspapers, and is liable to be ar
rested on all sorts Of charges if he
attempts to make seizure. In
Charleston one Of these constables
got into trouble by disobeying the
mandate Of the United States court,
and was sent to jail for contempt,
and another has been arrested for
assault on woman whose house he
searched for contraband liquors, and
he was heavily fined therefor by the
police court. Governor Tillman is
determined to enforce the law there,
goodly number Of the people seem
equally determined that he shall not,
and very pretty row is the con-
sequence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

FIRE losses during the year 1893
are estimated at $3.50, 900, 900. This
is much above the average, and larger
than in any single year since the Chi
cago fire. The hard times have been
in part responsible for this increase,
as when money is scarce the burning
Of insured property makes sale for
it, Losses by fire are heavy drains
on the resources of the country. Had
earthquakes or cyclones caused near
the loss that fire has done they would
be generally recognized as reasons for
business depression and diversity.
There Is a general tendency Of insur-
ance companies to raise their rates.
This may be unavoidable, but 1t gives
reason for farmers, whose risks are
always less than those Of city prop
erty to insure only in the local and
State insurance companies which the
Grange provides, and in which only
farm risks are taken.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
AGRICULTURAL NEWS
A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR OUR
RURAL READERS.
Danger In Feeding Clear Corn Meal to
Cattle-Devicc for Holding Grain Bags
Comfortable homemade Rustic Chair.
Home-mnde Rustto Chnlr.

Rustic chairs are not difficult to
make, providing one has pattern to
follow Such pattern ID furnished
in the illustration from the Amerl-
can ACrlculturlst, which represents
a chair smoother than the conven-
tiOnal rustic furniture, in which pro.
jecting knots are exceedingly con.
spicuous, and frequently exceedingly
uncomfortable. Smooth sticks, -
smooth both as regards knots and
bark-are easier to work and make
much more attractive articles for
the piazza or lawn. The seat OF the
chair illustrated is made of plain
boards aud covered with a generous
cushion. The joints where strength
is to be secured are of mortise and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

IT was an unjust denunciaticn
which Editor Stead, of London, made
against the cultivated women of Chi
cago as more dlsreputable than the
denizens of the Sums 1t is not true,
and no attempt to arouse people by
false accusations is justihable. 1t
looks as if the habit Of denouncing
fashionable society has grown chronic
with Mr.. Stead, and that in this case
he was more anxious to make SEN
sation than for anything else What
he said against Chicago women was
merely railing accusation without
attempt at proof. Mr. Stead should
read how, when there was a conten-
tion with Satan about the body of
Moses, the archangel Michael "durst
not bring a railing accusation" even
against Satan, but contented himself
with saying "The Lord rebuke thee. +"
The chronic reformers are to be added
to the list of those who rush in
where angels dare not tread.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

THERE were able and learned men
on the board which arbtrated the
differences between the United States
and Great Britain on the Behring
sea matter, but subsequent develop
ments show that neither party to the
controversy is satisfied with the re-
suit Of their joint labors. They made
legal requirement and neglected to
provide any punishment for its viola
tion. They also entered into an
agreement under which the Cana
dams claim that their seal possess
sions will be rendered valueless to
them. In some of this there is a
thoughtlessness of which average
country lawyers in this country would
never be guilty.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
Farm Notes,

GREASE the wagon wheels regularly
without waiting to be told of it by
their squeaking.
NEVER allow anything to be mark
eted in poor condition-a cookbook
ing package will always pay for it,
SELF
POWDERED nitre and corn starch
in equal parts applied upon a linen
rag dipped in glycerine, is recon-
mended for freckles, bat lemon Juice
is a harmless remedy and one 0ure
to win if continued for a few
months
For shampooing the hair nothing
is better than plenty Of tar soap and
hot water 1t is better than CASTLE
even, and makes a fine, soft lather.
A little borax or a tablespoonful Of
ammonia in the water is also good
for oily hair, but too much OF either
turns the hair gray.
FEATHER pillows should be washed
on bright, windy day. Fill the
washtubs with hot suds and plunge
the pillows with the feathers) in it.
Put them through several waters, and
then hang on the line in the open
air. When perfectly dry, sha6e we'll
and they will be light fresh and
sweet.
The increasing value of farm lands
will be factor in the profits of the
farmer in the near future. This is
quite likely to come in the older set
tied districts as in the newer country.
The exhaustion of the free public do
main is one of the agencies which
will bring it about, and better roads
il another.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

Topeka Capital: The board Of county
commissioners has brought suit in the
district court against the Kansas State
Fair association and A. W. Sells, re-
ceiver of the association, to have the
lease between Shawnee county and the
association for the fair grounds declared
null and void and that the fair grounds be
restored to tho county. The commission
ers allege that the terms of the contract
have been violated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

Or all the myths Of the fairy age,
of its many legends and enchant-
ments, true love seems to be the one
great charm which has come down to
us unchanged by time, untouched by
steam engines, and unexplained by
science. True love is true love by
whatever signs and language it is
spoken-as long as hearts beat, as
long as life exists, in whatever age,
iron or golden, we must seek it.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

AN employing printer advertised
for a "flrst-class proof-reader," and
had answers sent to the address
"Nonpareil." OF the twenty-one re-
plies received, four were addressed to
~NOnpariel" and one to "Nonparell. "
When it is remembered that one of
the elementary and indispensable
qualifications of proof-reader is
accuracy in spelling, the humor of
such applications must be evident to
every one but the applicants.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

UNDER the supervision of govern
ment officials a test was made re-
Gently Of the armor made by the
Bethlehem Iron Company. The plate
tested was eighteen feet long, six
feet wide and eleven inches thick.
The test was made by ten-inch gun,
carrying 500-pound proiectile. The
first shot penetrated the plate twelve
and one-half inches, making the
point of the prolectile pass an inch
and a half through the armOr. The
rrojectile was broken in two and the
hole it made was smooth and free
from cracks or ragged edges, which
demonstrates the efficiency of the
plate. One hundred and thirty-two
pounds Of powder was used in the
first test. In the second 172 pounds
of powder was used, and the plate
was penetrated to depth of fifteen
and three -eighths inches. While in
both instances the plate was deeply
penetrated the backing of the plate
was not disturbed. The maximum
in each requirement in a government
test is necessary for success. The
severest conditions are imposed, con-
ditions which never could exist in
the practical use of an armor plate.
Therefore the results of this work
were reported as satisfactory, and
the plate, amounting to 400 tons, will
be accepted by the government.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

A NATURAL well of vinegar was
something which, until very lately,
even the famous soil of Southwestern
Missouri was thought incapable of
producing. When the proprietors of
Vernon County sorghum factory had
their plant destroyed by fire they
were naturally put out, but the mo-
lasses ran into a cistern of water,
and they are now dipping out vinegar
by the hundred barrels az a result OF
fermentation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
Omen Grain Chambers.

In cold climates many farmers take
the precaution to surround their barn
yards on three sides with buildings,
which add wonderfully to the COM
tort of animals that spend at least
a portion of each day out OF doors,
whether it be winter, with its neces-
sary stable feeding, or summer, with
its soiling. But to secure the COM
fort of cows that are turned into the
yard in summer an open shed is highly
desirable. 1t is also an important
addition to a yard where cows are
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

ELECTRICITY didn't make its first
appearance in canal work on the Erie
Canal. Cassel's Magazine report,
that electric propulsion has been in
vogue for some time on the Canal du
Bourgogne, in France. The French
boats have electric gearing which
clutches a chain on the bottom of
the canal and drags the boat along.
This is a rather primitive contriv-
ance in comparison with the trolley
and screw wheel.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

man to bag and tie the grain as fast
as it is run through the tanning
NIL. This continuance is very easy
thing to make, and will pay upon
every farm. The one in the engrav-
ing explains itself. The most i'm
portant thing to be considered is to
make the foundation blocks of AKA
inch heavy timber to prevent upset.
ting. Instead of the complete ar
rangement, simply the bag holding
circle can be made, and hung along
the side Of the granarY or to the
mill, or any other upright surface.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

tenon, the latter being round and
fitting smoothly into mortises made
with bit. Where no special strain
comes upon the joints, as in the case
of the short upright pieces under the
seat and in the back, the joints may
he firmly secured by the use of round
headed screws. Somewhat the same
design, much elongated, may be used
in making rustic settee In this
case the pieces of wood should, of
course, be considerably heavier than
would be suitable Tor the making of
a rustic chair, as the latter is to be
easily movable.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

THE law as an engine of justice is
getting more effective. A Chicago
justice has given judgment of five
cents and costs to the plaintiff in
each of three suits against the West
Chicago Railroad Company for having
collected fares and failed to carry
the compliments down town. Of
course the injured individuals were
put to some expense and much trouble
to get their flve-cent damages, and
will probably incur further difficulty,
as the corporation will appeal, but
even this little triumph for the peo-
pie is gratifying. If hungry child
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

WHY do so few farmers keep bees?
Certainly the expense Of keeping
them is not very heavy, and all the
bee-keepers become enthusiastic over
the insects. A nervous person should
not undertake Bookkeeping, even on a
small scale, as they irritate the bees,
but some persons can work safely
among them without the need Of
gloves or veil for protection.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

SOME surprise has been expressed
that the sympathies of the people of
the United States should be enlisted
on the side Of President Peixoto in
the struggle in Brazil, He is repre-
sented to be overbearing, unjust and
tyrannical; his enemies picture him
as a despot somewhat after the style
of Gen. Rosas, who kept the Argen-
tine Republic under a reign of terror
so many years This may be true in
part and yet it is natural that this
country should wish him success in
the present struggle. Peixoto may
be Inclined to be despotic, but he rep
resent republicanism. Admiral da
Cana, on the other hand, is pro-
fessed advocate Of the restoration in
Brazil of the monarchy. That is
what he is lighting for. He is not
trying to defend the liberties of the
people but to set up throne for an
exiled prince, He has, perhaps, a
claim upon British sympathy, but he
can expect nothing of that sort from
the United States Neither mon.
archs nor their adherents have an.
friends here.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

THE Chinese Six Companies have
consented to the enforcement Of the
laws of the United States. This is
kindness ITSELF 1t was feared that
the Six Companies intended to over
ride the Federal statute.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

stole a flve-cent loaf of bread the
State would bear the cost of prose-
cutting it, and the penalty might be
more than restitution Of the stolen
goods. But it is very different when
a rich corporation is the thief.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29

THE Princess of Wales will, 1t is
said, withdraw from society, and no
wonder. A lady of refined instincts
would naturally object TO society
that has the Prince of Wales for a
prominent figure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
Phillipsburg Herald

LoBENaULA died poor. His estate
consists of eighty-four widows aud a
lost cause
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-03-29
Grain Bag Holder.

BY the use Of a bag holder, con.
structed as shown in the accompany
ing illustration, it is possible for one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11
JONES MAKES a COMPARISON
or Some Tariff Rates in McKinley's and
the Latest Bill.

OF Some Tariff Rates in McKinley's and
tho Latest Bill.
WASHINGTON, May l.-Jones Of Arkan.
sas was asked what foundation there vas
for intimations or statements that the
amendments recently reported by him. a.
ID understood on behalf OF the Democratic
members Of the finance committee, are not
materially below the rates in the Mckin-
ley bill. 'They are." he said. utterly
without foundation in fact. A very vivid
imagination or a reckless disregard Of
plain facts must have suggested these
statements. Take, for example, two OF
the most important schedules in the bill
wool and iron. have had made a careful
comparative statement of the rates in the
Mckinley Dill and the present bill as we
propose to amend it. both reduced to ad
valorem rates for better comparison"
The rates on wool by this comparison
are as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11
NOTHING "ossTRUcTsv SANDERS
Until re Rams On to Lot OF Guns-O,
the Hack Track.

Until re Euns On to u Lot OF Guus-Ou
the Hack Track.
Formidable distractions were reported
Us being thrown up before them Mt Diston
in the shame ~ three engines md so,,.r,I
49,. 900. n,,, o.. -. - .,l.A
ooN -" . "'. ". s"pp'' y. "e' ,oi 'heir
engine was s"iu W oe CUT on' But the
hrst dispatch OF their movements for the
day showed them rs having passed Sheri-
dan Lake, Colo. Mt lois a. m, mountain
Kansas ut II o'clock. They were past the
ditch and other barriers and their en-
CINE was steaming all right. At different
points east Of there the wildcat" was re-
ported rs moving carefully and moving by
other places ut n gait of forty miles an
hour. Inc man at the throttle, 1t was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11
Democratic County Convention.

The democratic veterp Of Rock Island equity,
are requested to send de;cgacs to the county
convention. to he held at the court house, 10 the
city Of Rocx Island, In said county. on Tuesday,
May ~. 1891, ut o'clock p. m /. for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for county ind. q,
county clerk. sheriff. tire surcr, county supsriu
scndcut Of schools. also to select delegates 10 the
state convention, al o to select delegates to tn
congressional convention, also TO select delegates
TO tn, legi.i tive convention and to app, int q
democratic e,uniy committee, and to TT INSECT
such other business a. may properly come before
the convention.
The approximation will b. one delegate for
every n democratic vstc-. au one for every
frae,i nal OF 10 votes on the presidential vote OF
fsos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

THE history of the country has not
informed us Of any case OF such u
declining course in the popularity IF
public man rs that Of Senator Hill,
since the duel between Burr and
Hamilton, which disastrous event
ruined Burr's political popularity
beyond redemption. Hills pcrsever-
ing attempt to subordinate the pow
crs. which the official position he oc-
cuPies has placed him on n par with
Burr in n popular sense. No man
can permit his personal spites to
lead him from the public performance
Of his public duties without destroy
ing his prospects in a political way.
We are sorry to see n man, who, at
one time expressed his pride at being
80 democrat, fall so far.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

" the Union can make any politi-
cal capital by attributing to Con-
gresham Gest all that happened for
the good Of the community during
the past 10 years. it should not be
denied that satisiaction-except ms
to the viaduct. the greatest public
Improvement Of them all and which
he opposed as Professionally as n man
could who is under the thumb OF
Capt. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11
LEGAL
ADMINI.rRAroR,s NOTICE.

Estate Of Anna S. Knowltan, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed admin
tgratof Of the estate Of Anna 3. Knowlton late Of
the county OF Rock Island, stNe Of Illinoie, de-
before the county court Of Rock Island coun-
s., at the ONCE OF the clerk Of eaid court, in
The city Of Rock Island. at the July term. on
the drst Monday in July rr1i, at which
time all persons having claims agx.net said e.
tate are notified and requested to attc,id Tor the
purpcee Of having the eame adjusted. Al per
cons indebted to said estate are requested to
maze immediate payment to the undersigned.
W.. NEGUe.
Administrator.
Dated this IS h day OF April A. D. 1894.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

The Union makes an innovation in
the matter of political announcements
this morning by accompanying one
Of W. j. Gilpin. Of the Hampton pub
lie schools, with n cut of the subject.
IL IL were not for putting Gilpin in
the light Of an egotist, THE ARGUS
would offer wager that he paid for
that cut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

CoxEY's fine for getting on the
grass Of the capitol grounds will have
no terrors for Kelly and Frye,
who are taking it leisurely along
the lunch route, and do not expect
to reach Washington during the grass
spnsOu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

SENATOR ALLISON is sure the tariff
bill can't be put through the senate
be any .'gag-law" because there are
honorable men in this body who will
not permit the presidents and ira
ditions Of the. senate to be over
thrown" In the United States SEN
ate. according to the republican way
ct thinking. it is precedent first. ira
dition second and the people last or
not Mt all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

Col. WATTERsoN. OF the Courier
Journal. informs Col. Breckenridge
that confession is not atonemcnt.
Acknowledging the corn is not con-
sidcrcd n special merit in the Bour-
bon country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE Trades and La
Dor union Of this city has taken a vote on
the amalgamation of the knights Of La
Dor and the Federation Of Labor, and
voted in favor Of amalgamation. Such
votes are being taken in every union aud
assembly in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11
ADnlNIsrRArORs NOTICE.

Estate OF icha-d Fender. Deceased.
Tire undersigned having been appointed ad.
m nistratrlx Of the estate OF Richard
Fender, late OF the county Of Rock ISLAND, sta e
Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
viii appear before the county court OF Rock Island
county, at the once Of the clerk Of aaid court. in
the city OF Rock island. at the July term on
the fret Monday in July next. At which time
all pereoue having claims aga INST said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted. All perrone in.
debted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 23d day Of April, A. d. 1864
MANY PENDER, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-11

TnE Unions pretty little roast of
Congressman Marsh this morning in
the interests of ex-Congrcssman Gcst
is wonderfully consistent with its
rantings during the campaign Of a
year ago last fall. when Marsh was
pictured as the ideal of perfection and
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