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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Ctairs.

The best cabinet ma Icrs insist that
mahogany is entirely too brittle q wood
for the manufacture of chairs, since it
does not resist the strain of use Ma
hogany is particularly unfit for chair
rungs, and the factory made chairs US
ually have rungs of cheaper wood stain
ed to initiate mahogany. Maple is re-
earded as much more durable wood
for chaiis than mahogany. In fact, it is
said to be better for chairs than oak
The competition OF the factories has had
good deal to do with the unwilling
ness of the best cabinet makers to man.
ufacture chairs. The factory made chat,
can be sold for half the prize Of q cabi
net made chair. The best o. the former
are often very durable, especially in
houses that are not overheated in win
ter, but they lack the perfection of fin
ish, especially in decoration. that one
sees in the cabinet made chairs sent out
by the best shops. The cheapest factory
made chairs are shameful counterfeits Ct
stain and glue, ready to fall to piece:
with the slightest strain. New York
SIM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
WHAT A LETTER DID.
low q Southern Congressman Innocent1y
Made a Lifelong Enemy.

| low a Southern Congressman Innocent.y
Made a Lifelong Enemy.
Speaking Of stenographers," said
gentleman we'll known in Washington,
who for number of years represented
had a secretary, an unusually careful
and competent fellow, too, whose slight
slip in typewriter letter to a constitu
ent Of mine cost me that gentleman's
friendship, friendship valued much
more highly than l can express.
"This is the way it came about: At
time when was we'll nigh submerged
with committee duties received a let
ter from the head of one Of the most in
fuential and widely respected families
of the state. His residence had just
burned down, he wrote me, the loss
coming at a moment when it affected
his financial matters to no inconsidera
BILE extent. Could he not presume upon
our many years of friendship to the ex-
tent Of asking q loan of $3.50, until the
insurance companies should settle his
claim: was deeply moved to learn Of
his misfortune, and Immediately dictat-
ed, along with a number of other let
tiers, the following lines to him:
"'My Dear SRI am greatly panied
to hear of the calamity which has come
upon you. I regret I have not $3.50
in available funds at present; will send
check in a day or two.
| promptly enough the check went, but
with equal promptness it was returned
to me, with no word of explanation. I
own was, surprised, but concluded he
must have received his insurance mon
ey, and the circumstance was gradually
forgotten. But it was very forcibly re-
called to my mind when next I Paid a
visit to my home, for he did not call
upon me, as he had always been wont
to do. On the contrary, he Stunned a
meeting with me.
''Imagine my dismay upon finding
that the letter I had sent him, i'll the
most kindly spirit possible, contained
these words: Il regret I have got $3.50
in available funds; will send check in
n day or two In vain I explained,
apologized, implored. To his dying day
he never forgave what he termed my
studied and unwarranted affront.
'That is what the touch Of finger
upon a wrong key did for me, and for
years have never mailed letter, long
or short, without first subjectiug it to
the most rigid scrutiny. 1 tell you, sir,
it pays to be watchful in this respect. ="
l-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Furnishing Prisoners In China.

The unhappy prisoners were flogged
as they were ignominiously paradcd
round and dragged mercilessly along,
for they could hardly move, each having
q large wooden collar board 3 feet by
81 feet and 81. inches thick attached
to his neck. The board is in two parts,
each Of which contains two semicircular
apertures. The half boards are screwed
together so as to form huge collar
frame, leaving the head and one of the
hands visible above. A chain is attached
to the board, by the other end of which
the warder drags the prisoner On the
board are inscriptions in Tibetan and
Chinese giving an account of the nature
of the crime and penalty inflicted The
poor wretches We're ready to sink under
the weight of the board, but this they
We're not allowed to do. Whenever one
attempted to sit down, the whip of hi.
crAel warder served to keep him up. -
Nineteenth Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

Henry Van Meter, who died in Ban
gor about 25 years ago at the advanced
age of ITO. was genuine old Virginia
darby who drifted down east in some
mysterious way in the early part Of this
century.
He imagined himself charged with
inspiration from various spirits and
was in reality unbalanced in his mind
for the greater part of the time, Oh ac-
count Of the superstitious beliefs which
possessed him.
court as witness in certain case, and
the counsel on each side badgered him
with questions until his wits became so
entangled that his answers grew quite
wild and preposterous. Noticing the
distress and confusion of the poor old
witness, the judge, who was most
kind hearted man, hushed the lawyers
and put simple question to the bewil-
dered darby, with the intention of bring
ing him back to the starting point.
This third assault, for so Van Meter
regarded the kindly judges interposi-
ton. proved the last straw to the old
darky. - - at-ir M .-'5- -
Now, look a-heah. yo' ole gray haired
gemman up on de bench dar," lie broke
out, shaking trembling forefnger at
the judge, don yo' interfere wild dis
yer business at all Dis chile's got jess
as much as he can do to take care OBJ
desc two fellers down heah, an dat S de
truf!'-Youth' Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Row Large New Zealand Is.

New Zealand is popularity supposed
to be group Of comparatively uC!m
portant islands lying close off the coas.
Of Australia and subject to w!.a, is
vaguely termed 1.-The Australian govern
ment.'
As n matter Of fact, says 4 California
writer. it is about equal il area 10 the
British islands, is distant some :, zoo
miles from the ne;chboring continent,
is an Independent, self governing colo
ny and possesses more beautiful and va.
ried scenery than any other single coun
try Of the world except the United
States. This colony consists of two large
islands and third small one, called
Stewart island, TO the south.
The two large islands are properly
called the North island and the Middle
island, but III ordinary language the
Middle island is termed the South is.
land. As the South island is nearer tc
the antarctic circle than the North is,
land, it has, especially in its southern.
most part, cold climate The North
island has a warm enough climate to
cause the oleander and camellia to bloom
luzuriantly, and in its northe,nmos,
part the Grange grows well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

Tho following is IN abstract OF the
Illinois game laws. indicating when
IL is unlawful TO Kill or have in pos
session game, with the penalty OF
each ofrcnse. As the game laws arc
important and will be enforced. il
will be well to cut this abstract ont
and place it conveniently for read v
reference:
Wild goose, duck, brant. rail or
other water fowl. between April Il
and Sept. Is, s. to s25.
Deer and wild turkey. between
Jan. IL and Sept. I, So to S25.
minated grouse or prairie chicken,
between Nov. ! and Sept. Is. S.
to S25.
ruGcd grouse, pheasant or quail,
between Dec. 1 and Oct. l, s. to $25.
Woodcock. between Sept. 10 and
July 10. IS to SIS.
Gray. red or black squirrel between
Dec. ID aud June /, 50 to S25.
1t is unlawful to sell. ship or car.
~ out OF the state at any time any
Pinuatcd grouse, prairie chicken.
RULED grouse. pheasant. quail, squir-
rel. or wild turkey. which has been
killed or taken in the state of Iii.
nois. s. to SIS.
IL is unlawful to kill any water
FOWL from any fixed or artificial am
bush beyond natural covering OF
reeds. cane. wild rice. etc, or to use
an sneak boat. sink box. or other
device for purpose Of concealment o,
to use any swivel gun. sail boat oil
steamboat to pursue or kill any said
water fowl. S. To SIS.
iuscctivorous and song birds ar,
MOI to be killed at any time; penalt,
fer each oIense. s..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
A Queer Mania,

A short time ago lady in Paris be-
came violently insane ON the street and
was sent to an asylum. Her apartments
in the Rue Rambuteau-fine ones, for
which she paid an annual rent of 1000
francs-were then visited. An intoler-
able stencil. pervaded them. The de-
merted woman had completely "tinned"
them with empty sardine boxes, which
emitted the peculiar perfume. There
were four cartfuls OF these odorous
boxes,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Fast RAILWAY Time.

Apropos Of railway racing. French
paper tells the following story of merid
lanai exaggeration: An Englishman
and Marseillais were disputing which
was the faster train. the express te
Edinburgh or the ''rapide" to Mar.
settles. The southerner finally clinched
the matter with the following anecdote
Look here" he said. The 'rapide' is
the fastest train in the world. and here's
the proof of it: The other day I was
getting on board at Paris when the sta
ton master said something that an
noyed me. Ny blood was up. aimed q
blow at him. when the train suddenly
started, and it was the station master
at Avignon who had his ears boxed. -
London Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

THIS corn story is told by the Car
thage. Oiancock county, Republican:
samuel Lenix claims TO have had the
most remarkable corn in Hancock
county. He has n patch of corn
nine acres, less 20 rods, that was
plowed and planted by an old man 60
years old. aud one horse "a years old:
1t contained 2G7 rows planted with
such exactness that the hills are ex.
actly the same space each way. He
shucked five rows which made 35
bushels; the piece containing 1856
bushels. 2O6 bushels to the acre. 1t
averages five ears on every hill. The
corn was plowed but once and hasn't
n weed in it. The corn was planted
the last week in Nav"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Cure for Headache.

As remedy for all forms Of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects a perma-
nent cure, and the most dreaded ha-
bitual sick headaches yield to it's in
Auence. Weurge all who are al
flicted to procure bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases Of
habitual constipation Electric Bltters
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 & Ullcmeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
A Dog In a Crowd.

1t is really cruel to take a dog, and
particularly a small one, into crowd.
No one possessing any imagination
would ever do it. Can you fancy what
the feelings of a little animal must be
when it finds itself in perfect forest
Of legs. each leg provided with foot
shod i'll hard leather and liable to come
down on one of its poor little paws? Its
small brain must be in ferment of ap-
prehension all the time. and if it could
command any language it would prob
ably be of IL powerful kind.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

lr is reported that the Western
Window Glass syndicate, including
all the window glass houses west OF
Pit;sburg will make another raise in
the price Of window glass Of abou,
~ per cent early in November.
This may necessitate change in
glazed sash discounts, as they are
being held very firm at present rates,
and an advance in glass will prob
ably neccssitatc similar change in
glazed sash discounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

Il COMBINE in the manufacture Of
clothes pins Is the latest. Repre-.
sentatives of number of leading
clothes pin factories of the country
met ut Cleveland last week and
formed n combination to be known
rs the American Manufacturing COM
pany. IL is stated that the new COM
pany will control the output and
prevent ruinous competition. The
number of clothes pins made in this
country exceeds 100000, 900 annu.
nllN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

THE final triumph of the bicycle
over the horse is foreshadowed. if it
has not actually been accomplished,
on big farm near Wellington. Kan.
One of the young men is an expert
bicycle rider, and he usually rides
his machine when driving the cattle
to pasture or to the barns. He is
able to scorch around over the level
prairic aud control the herd with
great ease. Maybe the cowboy and
hi bronco are soon to be but men,
DRY of picturesque past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
FOREVER AND A DAY.

Urge me not, pray.
All the air is golden;
Every thorny spray
In the sunlight bushes,
And, my thoughts are holden
By the wurbling thrrshes.
Urge me not today.
Oh. when winds Of May
Shake the bougks with laughter
Till they toss and sway,
Till they kiss and sever,
Speak not of hereafter,
Breathe not of forever
Give me but today.
j. K. Wetherill in Travellers Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
No llumihuy.

Foley's Honey and Tar does not
claim to perform miracles. 1t does
not claim to cure all cases of con-
sumption or asthma. But it does
claim to give comfort and relief in
advanced stages Of these diseases and
to usually cure early stages. 1t is
certainly worth trying by those af-
tlicted or threatened with these dread
diseases. SO cents. For sale at NJ.
at nj. T. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

HOLMES was convicted at the first
pop out OF the box in his trial at
Philadelphia on the first of many al.
legations OF murder. Now il the
Keystone state will further act in
the proper manner in the premises
and string the arch murderer as soon
as may be. the numerous other COM
munities throughout the land which
are waiting for achance at this scoun-
drel will waive claim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

Gov. CLARKE's victory over the
prize pugilists in Arkansas demon.
strates that pitted against moral
firmness, determination and states
manship. the sports are not in, even
when they control an INSCRIPTIONS
portion Of the machinery of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

The following is the daily ration Of
the animals at the Jardin DIES Plantes
in Paris: Ten pounds of flesh for each
lion, tiger and bear; seven pounds for
the panther, three pounds to six pounds
for the hyena, one pound for the wild
cat. and two pounds for the eagle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
An Even Thinr

did you trade any when yen wus
ter town." asked Silas Oatbin.
Yes" replied Farmer Corptossel,
some"
How did you come out:''
Twuz what ye'd call stand of. I
give Teller q counterfeit $50 bill fur q
gold brick. "-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

The British Medical journal states
that the strain of railway racing must
tell upon the drivers, and either they
must work shorter hours or that greater
risk must be run
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

There is n rocking stone'' in Sulli-
van county. n. Y. which is estimated
to weigh 40 tons, and which is so evenly
balanced that the strength Of one finger
is sufficient to set it in motion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best saive 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 IS cents per
box. For sale bv Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

The Galesburg Spectator has been
sold by NJ. +. Cunningham to Gallar-
rio e Andrews, who will continue to
conduct it on the staunch democratic
platform that has heretofore been its
standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
Turn Around.

When the wind turns your umbrella
inside ont, don't attempt to turn it
back. Right about face and. let the wind
undo its mischief. The chances are the
umbrella will right itself without in
Jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

After an exposure, or when you
feel cold coming on, take dose OF
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t never
fails. so cents. For sale at nj. f.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

In the Ural mountains the peasantry
believe that if Z wolf sees man before
the man secs the wolf, the man will I've
struck dumb and remain SO as long as
the wolf lives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04
nn.sca b, school Children.

when l was running circus" said
jim McCuo, philosopher. horse doctor.
sreculator and yaconteur, II never lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-11-04

Have on hand 20 lots in South ROCK Island on
easJ terme; just outside the city limits; good
water low taxes and cheap insurance. Ten lots
On Iniyfy-e,gbth street snd Fifteenth avenue
A nrraoer Of pieee. Of property IN the city for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
SITE FOR THE SEMINARY.
The North side company oHers
Innd md Sis,OOO In cash.

The committee Of the Board of Trus-
tees Of Union Theological seminary
charged with the consideration OF oHer'
for the removal Of that institution from
Hampton Sidney to some other point IN
the state met here Tuesday night, and,
after comforting with members OF inc
local Committee on Sites. held private
meeting. ,1 arou,d Pfch-
nond had been Of red, among th'n one
hv the North-Si1e Land Company; Oh Yen
aSres. which carried with II honalinh
~ sio e1 in cash. Thif comuany recsni ny,
in,,rv,r raised st. cash oncr 10 S''V'.
The committee Of H." noaru ,'i' ,S'a 1921,
s,tss ofercd in that city, Whlle hnI ,
fh,v give no intimation OF the'r p'oD"oie
Snonil tn committee deem II aIv VI, ,'n PIE
g., r,-1rnncnd a new site. theN VIII re-,
nor, fhcir recommendation To- ~" Boar l
~ 'rruefass Of fhe seminary. "hl,h ~
t,r Lodv viii in turn make r"coIuhthH =
60, for ar against mOyal ~ the sN nol,
81. virginia and N0r,h Carolina, J ne I'M ~
1r,rrninatIon ~ the question rests with
these two courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11

lic praised the Scottsviile people highly
Tor the consideration and reverence with
which they treated this aged servant OF
God Mr. liadd0n s Wa'kins sang
h"autiiul solo. and Rev. MIR Bachelor
made brief and impressive talk. after
which the congregation raug The Sweet
ity and ~" and the bencdlction was
pronounced. Nh. Walker did not have
4 klnsman IN Virginia, but he had hun
drcds of loving friends and brethren and
his praise IS on every lip. Isc was buried
on the crown ~ Hill IN the rear OF the
SSottSNillc Baptist church. and Dr
Hatcher informs the Dispatch that
suitable monument viii be erected over
his grave at an early day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
Honor 20 Rev. Joseph Walker.

Quite d good audience assembled last
night i'm the Grac--Strcrf Baptist church
20 DO honor 20 TIE memory 81 Rev JOE pi.
Walker, who was a member of thar
church. and was ershrncd ia the ancc-
lions Of the people He had preached ana
fpok IN for the church on many occasions =.
and was ever heard with the most intense
aud loving interest. Dr. Hatcher dia nos
return from Scottsville until yesterday
afternoon. but he conducted The serylc s..
and made an address. which seemed
nr,ntlyt 10 Interest the audience. He spoke
~ he history, charao .cristics, and labors
~ the deceased. and closed with an ar
sscting account Of his death AMI funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
Highest of all in Leavening PowerLatest U.S. Govt Report
&H!Aa!!! &c. RskassI:
ABSOLUTELY pUESE
The Pawni,rOi.cr Fined.

David Harheld. Seventeenth-street
pawnbroker, was charged I'm the Iohc'
Court Yesterday morning with assauiuns.
striking. and abusing VI. Brghtstein' an
on,iclan. whose place OF business H. near
that Of Harfold. The testimony was con
nicting. but the condition OF ihe com.
plalnanfs face showed mat mere m
h@tn trouble. IIarfiol1 was fined s. and
costs.
William Booker colored) WIS charged
with cruelty beating a horse the property
Of X. 49, Turner and ). }. Allen. \ post
ron men, If the examination until to-
morrow was ordered
Willie Broke (colorcD wa' charged
with the larceny az a diamond ring.
valued AZ 500. an amethyst ring. valued
a. a. and Il in currency. the property
and money Of y. Kosendorf. Ia the
absence of witnesses. the case was con
tinued until today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
PROPOSALS..
NOTICE TO EAILROAD-CONTRACT
DkS

PROPOSALS ARE INVITED FOR
TIE GRADUATION AND TRES
TLE-WDkk, connecting the hfduch
of the Charleston and Northern railroad
al Elloree Orangeburg county, =. 60
With the Manchester and Augusta rail
road. near the Monck- Corner road.
Length OF road 10 bee constructed, SIX
and one quarter miles.
Profiles and specifications can be seen
at the Office OF the AtlantiC-C Coast Line
Company, Ia Wilmington y. &.
Work will be- completed on or before
the 10Th day Of July. 1880.
Bids VIII be opened and contracts
AWARDED on Tie 9th day OF April. 1873.
Bond required on such penalty a. may
be deemed requisite u secur' completion
OF contract
Address. F. GARDNER, Engineer At
lantic-Coast Line Company, Wilmington,
y. c. ap 9-l0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11

Roland Loscs His Iiccnsc-'riminn'
and Ci,iI Proceedings.

N0l1nI WVI-1m- was trI01 IN M IIUs-
sings Court Yesterday on the chars' 81
k,cpirg "A disrlcrly house hy allowing
unlawful gaming i'm his bar-room. lie
was found guilty. and bis license WAS
revoked. 60
Il f. Han wax fined So and costs for
keeping his har-room opon ON, SulNAE
Th. jury i'm the case of ~ Henry alia5
Cass White. charged with aticnP''. ~
burglary. failed to agree on NeiHltt l.
and was oharged.
Herman Kramer. charged win shooting
- Frank Walters i'm the public streets
was acluitt, D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
,,,f,ts thc Lash Day

This viii be the last DAY, ef The special
-, .,lc. '-tully conducted Al 300 cast
,},., etrlG each weekday during Lert
~, ,hc F,,scon.l clergy Of the Ely. under
Tie auspces Of the Erothcrn i.., 81 st. =.
~ a., ,te,i'l hour. 10 l.3l O'Clock. This
IS , I"' he coucildng service Of me So,
, ~ ''''' "S tomorrow being Good Frlay an
or The Episcopal churches ~ ne ely. ely
win De- open al the usual ho"T I'' u''l"e
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-11
EMPLOY MENT ANTS.

WANTED. SITTATGON BY YOUNG
MAN WITH SOME RELIABLE House.
Would invest I'm same 10 tocu'e good
position. Would not object 70 'rlvel can
furnish good references. Address y y g.
care Dlspltch Up 1T
WANTED. \ CAPABLE liDlS ST. AND
DISSATISFACTION SERVANT. also "a
SFANSTRESS to sew d. inc week. or
month and b. generally uecful or 10
take worl. home. Apply N NJ. L. iprrh
Sixth street. from ~ % j. O'Clock. or t.on
. 10 y ". an n-it'
WANTED. At ONCE. a FIK,r-CLASS
BARBER white or cuioral. steady job
Apply q, 40. north III vcpth street,
under The National Bank of Virginia.
aD HE