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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
A DROP OF WATER.
The W ,7dcrs Tia. May Ee Seen Thcref1
Through q Microscope.

xEe w s7dcfS f.sES May &c seen ThCTcf0
Through q Microscope.
To tie ordinary mortal drop of wa
ter is what tho primrose was to Peter
Bell, a drop of water and nothing more,
but to the student of nature, armed
with q high power microscope, it imme
diately becomes world tceming with
living creatures, the most minute repre-
sertatives OF animal life. These thoughts
were suggested by reading Professor
Grace's description Of battle he once
witnessed while examining Il collection
of rotifers. which. were nmasscd i'll q
single drop Of fresh water. Among 9th
ers, Mr.. Grace noticed fine specimen
of infusorian. which was swimming
back and forth among the rotifers. as If
intent on mischief On the following
day it wGs noticed that the roiifer col
ony had lost several OF its men: hers and
that the infnsorian form had rounded
ont unit, he resembled miniature ST
Louis bartender Mr.. Grace now re.
solved to watch the infrsorian's move
Eents ard ascertain if possible the
modus operandi whereby the capture
Of such expert swimmers as the
rotifcrs are known to lie was effected.
A few minutes wait suficed. Soon it
was noticed that the infusorian was
slowly and continuously working his
way around the foot of q rotifcr. which
was resting on the glass slide.
Around and around he went as slyly
as morsc in an cats bin, and when he
had finished it was noticed that the
rotifer's foot was firmly cemonteG to tho
glass. The iufGSo-ian. seeming t. kcov'
his victim WAS secure. began to goad
the tethered creature and tcrmcnt it in
all the ways that devilish ingenuity
could suggest. He would jump upon its
back and bite il il several places with
lightninglike rapidity and then spring
off and soize leg and pull it almost
from its socket. Mr.. Grace says that lie
watched this unequal combat for nearly
a half hour, when il was noticed that
the rotifcr was dying from exhaustion.
Noting the death Of his victim, the in
fusorian proceeded TO devour his prey, Us
he doubtless had done the others that
were missing
Mr.. Grace next examined small
body Of water, consisting Of four drops,
in which there were several infusoria
and rotifcrs. The former proved the
enemies of tho latter, just as in The sim
glo drop previously examined. 1t was
also noticed that the infusorian, having
devoured a victim, would almost imne.
diately divide into two or four new ami
mails, each of which would quickly
swim away i'll search Of prey. just as its
parent had done before.-St. Louis Re.
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
Isis Religion All Right.

In 4hc "reminiscences of an Emil
grant Milesian" is the following Curl
Gus aiscdote Stack, formerly of Washes
regiment. was among the officers of the
Irish brigade who went on half pay at
its dissolution. Ho had remained OH
half pay so long that he became the
Oldest colonel il the army. He obtained
his promotion to the rank Of major gen.
erar after a somewhat curious interview
with the Dukc Of York, the commander
in chief at that time. Having solicited
tie honor Of an audience of his royal
higiness, lie received an intimation
that the duke would receive him at tho
Horse Guards next day. He was punctual
in his attendance. and being introduced
to the commander in chief was honored
by the customary question:
well, colonel, what can I do for
you:"
"Iperccive, sir" replied Stack, "that
there is a brevet coming out. in which I
hope to be included. I am the senior
colonel in his majesty's service.
''Truc, Colonel Stack. but give me
leave to ask you of what religion you
are:''
II an Of the religion Of major gen.
eral''
The duke bowed, and Stack was ga.
zetted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
lat and Rather.

A Kentucky man caught big rattle
snake 81 feet Tong and kept it in his
store III . hex with a glass cover as a
curiosity. Not long ago he put a rat
and freq into the box to feed his rat
tlcsua'.e The next morning the freq
was CIT &C sight. but the rat was still
there and apparently very Indifferent TO
the snakes presence. The rat remained
urdisturbcd all that day, but the gro
cory,nan confidently expected the snake
to Hiakc meal off the rodent that
night. In this, however. he was mis-
taken. The next morning when he ex-
amincd the box he found the snake dead
and the rat perchcd upon its head. A
large place in the ratt.esnake's hide
showed that the rat had satisfied his
hunger with a dish Of rattlesnake. The
box gave evidence of struggle between
the snake and the rat. and the marks
upoa the snakes body showed that the
rat had been quicker with his teeth
than the snake had been with its fangs.
The rat was urinjured and was kept as
q curiosity. New Orleans Picayune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
College Sports.

Word comes from Washington that
there will be no football playing at
Georgetown university this year.
1t will not be recognized among the
branches Of athletics by the faculty.
Although there has been consider
able effort among the colleges Of
the country to abolish the game.
Georgetown university has taken the
initiative in the matter. and it is
more than likely that several more
OF the leading colleges of the country
will follow in the same line. Foot
ball will be abolished entirely this
year." said Father Richards, land
tho students will net be allowed to
play on any collegiate or athletic
teams. The game will not be per-
mitted, and it is believed that this
will diminish the interest Of the
students in the game. In order TO
supply the absence OF this favorite
sport the students will devote more
time To baseball, aud will immcdi-
ately form n team and keep it in the
field until Thanksgiving day ut any
rata ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
New YORK Sun: We nave oflicia

NEW YORK Sun: We nave official
news from Havana that the "Spanish
government has under consideration
u plan for the moral and material
classification OF Cuba" Whenever
there is an uprising in Cuba we
learn that Spain is considering plan
for that purpose. During the 10
years. war she got up plan that
looked promising. to be put into eff
feet as soon as the insurgents
laid down their arms; but it was
shelved when the butcher Valmaseda
had completed his work, and that
was the last of it. The only plan for
the moral and material pacitication
of Cuba ever put into execution by
Spain has been that OF the rifle, the
bayonet. and the garrote. AS soon
as Martinez Campos reached Havana
last spring he gave notice that he had
a pacifying plan. which he would
hold in reserve; and thcreupon he
began the work of carnage. Cuba
can never be pacitied while Spain
holds her in bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
Tho Potion lack.

From the day he is born to the day Of
his death no brush or comb is ever al
lowed to be used on him, and as, from
the unnatural condition i'll which he is
kept, he is prevented in a great measure
from shedding his coat the functions of
the skin become suspended, and the ami
NAL gradually assumes year after year
an accumulation of coats, ali matted
together with stable filth, till at length
they almost trail On the ground. When
he has assumed this extraordinary and
bearlike appearance, he is pointed to
with no little pride by his OWNER and is
termed bourailloux, or sometimes guen.
illoux. Such is ignorance and prejudice.
From Horses, Asses, Zebras, Mules"
by W. r. Tegetmeier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
A PUZZLED PHILOSOPHER.
why Should He So Greatly Miss thu
Things That Arc Not?

Why Should He So Greatly Miss tho
Things That Arc Not?
A philosopher dwelt in house owned
by Gloon But ono day Cleon came to
the philosopher and said, "Why have
you not sent RE the money for last
month rent?'' The philosopher said he
knew of no reason except that he had no
money, having gotten to the bottom OF
his purse
"You viii have to move out, said
Cleon, Ito make room for . cordwainer
/ know who wants this house and has
money
Would you, them" said the philoso-
pher, Turn me out when / am so com
Portable here. having dwelt in this house
80 years.
ut is my comfort, said Cleon, "and
not yours that I consider.
"Then you prefer cordwainer,
conclude, to philosopher.
No." said Cleon "a landlord has
no preference except to prefer rent mon
ey to no rent money"
So the cordwainer moved into the
philosophers house, and the philosopher
went to live in the mean howell Of the
cordwainer.
But once there, although contented
|. enough, because he was q philosopher,
vet he could not avoid the obtrusive
facts of the absence of all those things
which in his former habitation had
grown habitual to him.
This was the first thing that puzzled
him-how that which was not could he
SO obtrusive. "What," said he, lean he
SO entirely nonexistent as u ncgation:
And yet here am confronted with All
obtrusivc ncgation.
~ miss" said he again, ga chest of
drawers, q table, a fireplace and the
scenery from tho window where used
to sit Iwonder if it will be SO after we
are driven ont from our bodies because
death, the final, memorable landlord, de-
mands rental we c.uanot pay"
In time, however, the philosopher
gradually ceased being oppressed by the
ob.rusivc memories and grew accustom-
ed to new associations.
81 wonder" said he, eff it will be
SO when we are immortals-after death
at first painful regrets for what we have
lost, and i'll the end nothing of the old
but faint memories and new set OF as,
sociations. / wonder always and won
der most if philosophy will ever be any.
thing better than clever wondering
about the wonderful Chicago Open
Court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

GEN. WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT, n men,
Der OF congress from Vermont. has
evidently been studying DIR. Depcw.
In 4 recent interview, Gen. Grout
expressed the opinion that the re-
publican nominee for president next
year would either be Thomas Il.
Reed, William Mckinley or William
Il. Allison. The Vermonter is not
quite up to Mr.. Depew as yet in the
matter of making presidential fore
casts. Mr.. DePew never ventures a
prediction on the presidential topic
without naming over at least half a
dozen candidates, and winding up
with the observation that after all Il
dark horse might he nominated.
Gen. Grout is doing very we'll for a
beginner, however. Doubtless he
will improve in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
The Watermelon Opened His Mouth.

"There is no installing the fact that
colored persons are very fond Of water
melon. This fact l had illustrated to
me once" said Captain of Detectives
Miller Zone of Ivy men had arrested
a young colored man charged with lar
ceny. and while he was waiting to be
'sweated' by mo the officer made some
remark to him about watermelon.
1.-The darby responded, Well, if I
have to go to Jail, I'd certainly like
some watermelon first This was an
opening for me, and as found my man
hard to break sent ont and got q
large, juicy melon, and placing it in
front of him in my Office told him that
if. he would tell the truth he could eat
the whole melon.
AT first he refused, but the bait was
too tempting, and in few minutes he
told RE who his accomplice was. ! shall
remember this fact in the future when
dealing with stubborn negro. Phil
adelphia Call
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
THE EVIL EYE.
And How . Coincidence Helped to Rivet
the Chains Of Superstition.


And How . Coincidence Helped to Rives
the Chains Of Superstition.
Miss Symonds and a party of friends
had driven from Athens to the foot of
Hymettus in . carriage drawn by two
horses. The drive being over. the coach
man proceeded to give corn to his
horses. Ono of them, however, would
not eat, bat hung his head and refused
all food. The driver. in a state of wild
excitement, thereupon presented him
self before his fares and declared, with
frenZied words, that one of the ladies
had Overlooked the suffering horse.
and that the beast was about to expire.
The only way to get it cured from the
effects Of the evil eye was for the over
looked to spit upon it. The driver ap-
pears to have had no doubt which lady
was the possessor Of the evil power ex-
ercised upon his animal Naturally
enough, the lady in question had no
great fancy to try this primitive form
Of veterinary surgery and refused.
The mans entreaties and adjurations,
however, became SO vehement and SO
threatening that at last the alleged pos
SCISSOR Of the evil eye had to yield. No
socEcr had she spat upon the horse than
most welcome change set in. The
beast. which had appeared to be at its
last gasp, promptly grew better. and
very soon was eating like its fellow. OF
course the change was due to COIL
ciderce. Probably the horse was at first
too tired to eat. but during the discus
sion TO spit or not TO spit he 10 doubt
got rested. BY the time, then. the cerc-
nony was performed he was quite fit
for Breakfast. It was, i'll fact, post hoe,
net pToptcr hoe. Tho splitting and tho
recovery following each other SO closely
was . mere coincidence. But though
VIC may hold this view it was of course
rot held by TIE Greek coaclman He,
wo may be sure. felt at once completely
confirmed il his belief III tho evil eye.
Tho coincidence gave him what no
thought ample proof Of the efficacy OF
his charm against Overlooking. If
nothing had happened, and the English
ladies had been able to laugh at him
for making one of them do a disagree
able thing without any result, the driver
might have begun to think that. after
ali, his juggling rites were nonsense.
Depend upon it, the coincidence rivet-
cd the chains OF superstition upon him
tighter than ever. After the incident we
have just noticed ho will probably be-
licve as firmly in tho evil eye and the
way to counterfeit its influence as he will
in the procession of the seasons or the
following Of day by night. London
Suectatar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

TOMORROW ought to be one Of the
grandest.days in the history of grand
old Rock Island county. 1t will be
an occasion Of much significance not
only in the act of laying the corner
stone of a new court house. but in
laying the corner stone, as well. Of a
new modern spirit of progrcssivcness
and public pride, which. let us trust,
will dominate throughout the county
in all things which pertain to the
county's advancement hereafter.
Let our future watchword be, that
whatsoever is of interest to any part
of the county is the concern of us
all. Let sectional animosities and
prejudices disappear and let all our
people stand for Unity Of purpose and
united action in all things wherein
Rock Island county is involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
Piles! Plies! Piles:

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment win cure
blind bleeding, liberated and itching piles. II
absorbs the tur,ors, allays the itching at once.
acts as q poultice. gives instant relief. Dr. vii.
Eams' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only for
piles and itching OF the private parts, and ncth,ne
else. Every box is guaranteed. Sold by drug
gists, sent by mail, for 50 cents and 81 per box.
Williams Manufacturing company. Projectors,
Cleveland, Ohio. Sold by T. Il. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
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NQfhlnC Like HnOd.s

I'VE have used seven bottles OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla in our family,
and have derived much benefit from
the same. We have never used any
medicine equal TO Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t gives life and vigor for the
day and sweet sleepat night" Cary
A. Fisher, Macedonia, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

Gov. MOTION is giving the first
symptoms of being a sure enough
candidate for president. His pri-
vate secretary, Col. Ashley w. Cole.
has commenced issuing bulletins
concerning the governors health.
This is regarded as an uumistakable
indication that he has contracted
the White House fever. Daily bull
etins NAV now be expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

"Mystic Cure" for rhematism and
neuralgia cures in 1 to 8 days. Its
action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. It removes a,
once the cause, and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly relieves. as cents Sold
by Otto Grotjan, druggist, Rock Is
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

THE reports Of II leading cities Of
the building permits issued for the
month of August show almost a
boom. Fer 1894 the amount was
S9,322,644 and for 1895 the amount
was SIS, 521.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
The Best is Clheapest .

Foley's Sarsaparilla is from three
to ten times strong in blood cleans
ing qualities than any other proprie-
tary medicine. For sale at NJ. +.
Bahnscn's drug store. Trial size
so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
Found

at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store mar
velOus cure for all kidney complaints,
nervous exhaustion and female
weakness. 1t is the Clinic Kidney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

When BahJ ~as a.k &c gave Der CsS.oh&
When she sas chik. she cried fs Cs.fcr.A
when sbo became Mis-. ste c;unz u CAsxRA
Whsa shs sad Chjidran, she saro than CA1&,sal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

A German proverb says. Honor the
old. instruct the young, consult the wise
and bear with the foolish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
The Discovery saved His Life.

G. Caillouette, druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: To DIR. Kings New
Discovery l owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about, but of no
avail. and was given up and told l
could not live. Having DR.. Kings
New Discovery in my store, sent
for a bottle and began its use, and
from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was
up and about again. 1t is worth its
weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it." Get a free
trial at Hartz g. Ullemeyer's drug
store.
CURE FOR HEADACHE.
AS a remedy for all forms OF head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects perma-
nent cure, and the most dreaded ha-
bituaI sick headaches yield to its in
tluepce. We urge all who are af-
iiicted to procure a bottle, and give
this remedy a fair trial. In cases OF
habitual constipation Electric BItters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels, and few cases long resist
the use of this medicine. Try il
once. Large BOTTLES only so cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
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
eruPtions, and positively cures
piles or no pay required. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded. Price 25 cente PEI
box. For sale bv Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
For Over FIFTY Years

Hoods Pills cure biliousness, in
digestion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND . PACIFIC
- gailway-Tiche:s can be purchased or bag
gage checked st IL & r Twen;ieto street depot
or C X & depot corner Fifth avenue aud
chiftyfrsy street, Frank Il. Piummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

Passenger trains leave C.. Il. l. i P. (Mol;rc
avenne) depot FIVE 81 inmates earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, ali other trains
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-30

ARRIVAL. fDennsture. $Dcily. except Sunday.
al Others daily. Telephone 1893.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-07
JOINT STATEMENT

JOINT STATEMENT
or AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Eniins Jan. 7,
1898.
STATE OF NEVADA.
County Of Elko. te.e'
AUDITOKS OFFICE.
Jan 5, I195
TO the Honorable Board of County CommIs
sioncrs OF Elko County, Nevada
GENTLEMEN: w"hrrcwith submit our Quar-
tcIly Report of the Finances of the County
Tor til" quarter ending Jan Z, 1895.
RespecIfully submitted:
GEO. II. MEIGS.
Auditor.
M. II. MILLER,
Treasurer.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-07

The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer Balance Sheet, dated
Jan 2, 1895:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-07
SUMMARY.

Total receipts. .s9l,844 70
PaidState Dec set'l'mI s29OOf 81
Paid State Juuge' SAL. 28sS7 II
Paid from county funds. 124n 80
Paid from school fnnds. 8;257 "a
Paid from road funds. 1856 10
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-07

Total disbursements. 1853 1894 46
Balalance in treasury. S37, $50 30
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-28
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

John Wagner of Washington avenue has been making some splendid improve ments about his place, and not the least is a handsome coat of paint on the fence and buildings.
 The cellar of the Bank street school is being filled with coal for the winter and Janitor Ramon denied himself the pleas ure of witnessing the parade of Buffalo Bills wild west show in order to watch the teamsters, for fear they might back their carts upon the velvety lawn. The district saved over $1 900 on the rumpus among the local coal dealers.
 Three Waterbury boys won laurels in the production of "HenrY the Fourth. " at Mt St Mary's college last week. Francis P. Guilfoile took the part of Sir William Blunt; Leo J. Curley appeared as Sir Richard Vernon and John J. McEvoy as- stunned the character of Peto. At the close of the performance the whole cast re- ceived a high compliment from the pro- fes sors and the three Waterbury boys were awarded gold medals for the successful rendering of their parts.
 There are fewer buildings in course of erection in this section of the town than there have been for number of years. A prominent real estate owner said to-day that there is not much encouragement for people to undertake the expense of put ting up new houses when there is ''for rent" sign on every other house on the different streets. We think the same thing is true of the other sections of the town with the exception of the south end of Baldwin street and Simonsville, which seem to be having their innings this year, still there are half a dozen large blocks being built in this section and when the dull season from which we are about emerging is considered il will be seen that this part of the town IS doing about as well as the others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-05-28

pleasing and c0nsOfIed well with his ha- bitual demeanor. which was quiet and modest As man he was kind, generous and frank. He was sociahle and approach able. It was in his home life that he was most to be admired
 In 1858 he married Miss Matilda Mo Grain. the daughte-of Thomas McGrain, a man of Scotch Irish descent. A son and a daughter were born to them, who live in Chicago. He was devoted to wife and children. This side of his life the public knew nothing of, but it furnishes the hest key to his nature and character.
 In the glare of the public footlights tin sel and glitter pass for gold. It is in tho soft glow of the fresido that tho heart is ~HYealed.